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At a Glance

Book Fair
The Hendry Regional Med-
ical Center is hosting a Book
Fair March 17 from 7 a.m.
'1mntil 4 p.m. and March 18
from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Select
from hundreds of new books
'and gifts marked down as
' much as 70 percent: Every-
Sne is welcome and all kinds
of payment arrangements are
available.

Easter egg hunt
There will be an Easter egg
Shunt for children ages 8 and
'under, March 26, 9 a.m. at'
Wood Works Park. Spon-
sored by the Clewiston Recre-
ation Department, the VFW
post 4185 and the Okee-
chobee Moose Lodge #1753.

Black Gold
Jubilee
Deadline for entry in the
Black Gold Jubilee Photogra-
phy Contest is Friday, March
25 at 5 p.m. Rules and entry
forms available at the Clewis-
ton Chamber Office.
Sweet Taste of
Sugar contest
Recipes are now being
-accepted for the Sugar Festi-
val's April 16 Sweet Taste of
Sugar Contest. First through
third place ribbons will be
awarded for each of the fol-
lowing categories: Cakes,
pies, cookies and brownies,
sweet breads and pastries,
candies, and sweet creations,
such as jams, jellies, sauces,
pudding, or any recipe using
sugar. There will also be a
youth division for participants
aged 7-17. First'place winners
awil oy~ ~oneto compete for
"cash prizes" to claim "Best
inShow". Deadline for sub-
mitted recipes must be
turned in by March 30. Pre-
pared entries are .then
brought to the Clewiston Inn
April 16. Recipes can be e-
mailed to Sweet-
TasteRecipe@aol.com, faxed
to 983-4316, or mailed to:
Sweet Taste Recipe, P.O. Box
1073, Clewiston, Florida
33440.

Clewiston
Adult School
The Clewiston Adult
School will be offering the
Para Pro Test March 30, April'
13, 27, and May 4 and 11. You
may contact the Clewiston
Adult School at 983-1511 or
983-1512 for more informa-
tion. The Clewiston Adult
School is also offering a vari-
ety of classes that range from
GED prep, ABE, ESOL (Eng-
lish for Speakers of Other
Languages), Basic Computer,
Spanish, and Substitute
Teacher Preparation. Also be
sure to ask about the Hendry
County Adult School Scholar-
ship. You may contact the
Clewiston Adult School at
(863) 983-1511 for more
information.
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Judge orders cooperation

CLEWISTON -. The 20th Cir-
cuit Court served legal notice
March 10, that Hendry Regional
Medical Center and Physical Ther-
apy Dynamics, Inc., show cause
and explain to the court why they
refused to comply with public
records requests for information
on the hospital's operations.
"Apparently the court agrees
with our premise that these
records should be available for
public review," said Robert Coker,
senior vice president, public

affairs. "If there is a reason that
the hospital is reluctant to dis-
close this information, particular-
ly regarding their dealings with
the therapy units and the sale of
property from the drug store, they
nowwill have to come clean."
U.S. Sugar's lawsuit was filed
after the administration of the
public hospital repeatedly refused
to provide the requested informa-
tion on its operations, including
documents related to its arrange-
ments with the privately owned

physical therapy services.
* "It is a shame that we had to
file a lawsuit to get financial infor-
mation from our community hos-
pital. If everything is in good
order, the administration should
be willing and able to comply
with the law and make these pub-
lic records public," Mr. Coker said.
Mr.. Coker is part of a blue-rib-
bon panel of local business lead-
ers that has been analyzing the
operations of the hospital after its
perilous financial standing was

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brought to light with a 25 percent
raise in ad valorem taxes in order
to fund the increasing deficits of
the community hospital.
Terms of the summons
require the Hendry County Hospi-
tal Authority and
Physical Therapy Dynamics,
Inc. to respond by April 15.
According to Chief Executive
Officer Craig Cudworth, from
Hendry County Regional Medical
Center, it is the hospital's position
they have complied with fully

with the Open.Meetings Act.
"We believe we have already
complied with all of the require-
ments of the Open Meetings Act,"
he said. "We will proceed forth-
with, but we already provided
U.S. Sugar with over 5,000 pages
that they requested and have
spent many man-hours in doing
so."
Mr. Cudworth said the docu-
ments, which have been request-
See Dispute Page 14

New program

is successful

By Tracy Whirls
A farm worker job training
project, sponsored by Work-
force Florida has been success-
ful, Bill Caban of the Workforce
Council of Southwest Florida
told members of the Hendry
County Economic Develop-
ment Council at their regular
meeting March 9 in LaBelle.
Mr. Caban said the
drywall/painting course
enrolled 10 Spanish-speaking
students, identified through the
farm worker program, and
teamed up with a drywall con-
tractor, who was willing to
transport the men to the Red-
lands Christian Mission Associ-
ation for the class, as well as
other participating agencies.
"We held the class on Sun-
day, because we didn't want
them' to lose the income they
were able to. generate through
the rest of the week, so essen-

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Little Miss Hendry pageant tonight

The final pageant of the
weeklong Hendry County Fair
will take place tonight'when the
Little Miss Hendry County
Pageant contestants hit the
stage, at the county fairgrounds
beginning at 7:30 p.m.
There are 12 young contest-
ants taking the stage in the
grand finale of pageantry. It is
the last of four pageants, which
have taken place over the
course of the first, four days of
the fair.
The Miss Hendry County
Pageant kicked off the pageants

March 12, celebrating 50 years
of beauty queen history. The
Junior Miss Hendry County
Pageant took place March 14,
the Princess Pageant was held
March 15, and the Little Miss
Hendry Pageant is tonight.
Last chance to come out
support the local contestants.
Remaining on the fair schedule
includes tonight pageant, with
the fair opening up at 6 p.m.
and running through .11 p.m.
Friday, March 18 the fair
opens at 6 p.m. and runs
through 2 a.m. There will be a

buyer's dinner at 6 p.m., the
livestock auction is at 7 p.m.,
and Southern Gospel Singing
takes the stage at 8 p.m.
The final day of the fair is
March 19, with the fair opening
up at 3 p.m. and running
through midnight. There is a
small animal show, horse show,
and a Spanish band scheduled
for the day's entertainment.
Exhibit Hall is open Friday-
Saturday, the Youth Livestock
Cook Shack is open, and mid-
way specials go on throughout
the open hours of the fair.

tially these men were working
seven days a week during the
five-week program," Mr. Caban
said,
Eight students fully complet-
ed the program.. The two
remaining are continuing in an
English as a Second Language
(ESOL) course to enable them
to continue their development
and acclimate themselves to a
predominantly English speak-
ing work environment.
Mr. Caban said the training
was done in Spanish, because
many of the participants didn't
have sufficient English skills to
participate in a course conduct-
ed solely in English.
"A'lot of these men don't
have .a. sixth, grade education.
Two had not received any edu-
cation in their native country,
so 'they can't read or write in
See Training- Page 14

County seeks

more water

By Patty Brant
Hendry County continued to
advocate a regional approach to
western Hendry/Glades' current
and future water and waste-
water needs. The Hendry Coun-
ty Board of County Commission-
ers.has sent a letter to the city of
LaBelle and Glades County
Commission with such a pro-
posal.
The city has not been recep-
tive to a regional approach, pre-
ferring to retain control of its
own water utilities.
The county's plan for its
western population would
encompass a service territory
that includes the city of LaBelle,
unincorporated Glades (Muse

area) and unincorporated
Hendry County west of CR 833
and north of Keri Road.
-According, to the county's
vision, this authority would pur-
chase existing water and waste-
water facilities and would also
construct and extend service
throughout the design territory.
Any surplus revenue would be
returned to the government
responsible for that area where
the surplus was generated.
In other business
Ken Bennett was appoint-
ed Building Official to replace
Easton Burchard, who will retire
See County Page 14

Acknowledgment of service

By Patty Brant
A short ceremony preceded
the March 8 county commis-
sion business meeting, dedicat-
ing the auditorium at the health
department in Clewiston in
honor of Commissioner Janet
Taylor. Commissioner Taylor
reacted with tears of disbelief
and joy as she realized what
was happening and family
members' filed into the room
with red roses for her.
Hendry County Director of
Public Health Dr. Martha Valiant
had the honor of making the
announcement. She said she
and Commissioner Taylor go
"way back" since she has cared
for four generations of Ms. Tay-
lor's family. She was proud to'
announce this honor for a "very
special lady," saying she has
watched as Ms. Taylor's sphere
of influence grew from Harlem
to all of Clewiston to all of
Hendry County and to the state
of Florida.
She has been a supporter

Tears of joy overwhelmed
Janet Taylor as she realized
that it was her special night.

and friend of public health dur-
ing all those years, Dr. Valiant
said. She noted Ms. Taylor's
community spirit and tenacity
by explaining that getting fund-
ing for the LaBelle health
department was "easy" com-
pared to finally managing to get
the funding from Tallahassee
for the new Clewiston health
department building. Funding

Staff photo/Patty Brant
Dr. Valiant took great pleas-
ure in surprising Janet Tay-
lor with the announcement
that the auditorium in the
health department at
Clewiston will bear her
name from now on.
had "dried up" and the project
was a success because of the
direct intervention and hard
See Taylor Page 14

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Dr. Valiant gives her friend Janet Taylor an affectionate hug
in honor of a special day for both of them.

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Pro Steadman Scholarship Fund Cake Auction

The Pro Steadman Scholarship
Fund was started as a community
project in honor of Mrs. Pro Stead-
man. "Pro" was the mother of five
4-H'ers, a leader for 10 years, and
was very active in all sectors of the
4-H program. She believed in the 4-
H organization and seeing it reach
its full potential for bringing fami-
lies together and keeping members
interested in worthwhile projects.

She was diagnosed with ALS (com-
monly known as Lou Gehrig's-dis-
ease) in May of 1988. Throughout
her struggle with the disease, she
maintained her interest and
involvement in youth programs as
much as she physically could. She
died in December of 1992, but still
lives on in the hearts of the many
that she influenced.
Mrs. Yvonne Swindle, current

president of the Hendry County Fair
Association, came up with the idea
of starting an annual men's cake
auction at the County Fair to raise
money for a 4-H Scholarship in
honor of Pro. The idea involved
many male "celebrities" from our
local communities and required
them to bake a cake to be auc-
tioned at the.Fair. The idea really
took off and with the help of many
generous cake makers and bid-

ders, as well as volunteers and fair
directors, the auction now raises
the money to provide two college
scholarships each year to worthy 4-
H members.
-The male celebrity cake auction
will take place Friday, March 18, at
the Hendry County Fairgrounds
beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the enter-
tainment pavilion. Please come out
and give your support.

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Senior Connections

Services to elders
Insurance counseling with a
trained SHINE counselor is avail-
able every Wednesday morning
free of charge at Nobles Center and
in Moore Haven at Senior Connec-
tions offices.
Legal help from Florida Rural
Legal Services at Senior Connec-
tions office in Moore Haven on
March 24 from 9:30 a.m. to noon
(Must call 946-1821 to -make
appointment)
Post disaster help
Disaster funds are still available
to help older adults living in Hendry

and Glades Counties who continue
to need assistance with such issues
as roof repair, debris removal,
insurance deductibles, appliance
repair or replacement, chore work,
etc. Elders in need of help due to
the hurricanes of last summer can
speak with a specially trained out-
reach worker in Clewiston on Mon-
days and Tuesdays, (983-7088) and
LaBelle Wednesday through Fri-
day(675-1446.)
Upcoming meetings
and events
Family Caregiver Support Group
meetings in March will feature dis-

cussions with an Alzheimer's dis-
ease specialist, in LaBelle and
Moore Haven, and a hospice care
expert in Clewiston. All meetings
take place from 4-5 p.m. at local
Senior Connections offices. March
16 in LaBelle, March 23 in Clewis-
ton, and March 30 in Moore Haven.
Call 946-1821 in Moore Haven, 983-
7088 in Clewiston, and in LaBelle,
call 675-1446 for more info.)
Nobles Senior Center exercise
classes meet M-W-F at 9:30 a.m.
Come and join this lively group for
better health.*NEW* Garners
come every Monday to the L.J.
Nobles Senior Center starting at 1
p.m. for card playing, Scrabble and

what-have-you. All are welcome.
Faith in Action in LaBelle is
expanding to Clewiston and Moore
Haven in
2005. Residents of any age with
chronic disease or illness in those
areas who have a need for assis-
tance with everyday tasks of living
can call Liz at 983-7088 or 675-1446
for more information. Those with a
desire to make a difference in
someone's life by volunteering are
encouraged to call the same phone
numbers for more information on
this wonderful volunteer program
benefiting residents in
Hendry/Glades Counties.

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Live Drama

March 19,20,21

The Living Lord's Supper
A live drama presentation of the last days of
Jesus Christ. Children, dancers, live animals and
music that will bring to life the disciples and
Jesus as they partake the Last Supper together.

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Land purchased for

The South Florida Water Man-
agement District Governing Board
last week unanimously authorized
the acquisition of approximately
1,245 acres in St. Lucie County for
$20.5 million 14 percent less
than the appraised value for two
Indian River Lagoon South
Restoration Project components:
The land will be used in conjunc-
tion with other properties acquired
for construction of the C-23/24

South Reservoir and the Cyp
Creek/Trail Ridge Natural Stoi
and Water Quality Area.
"The District's steadfast cc
mitment to continue the mon
turn to move forward with crit
land purchases for Evergla
restoration is demonstrated o
again in acquiring this proper
said Governing Board Mem
Lennart E. Lindahl. "I comm
our real estate staff and thank

Everglades restoration
ress seller, Open Range Ranchettes, for Lucie counties to capture water
rage completing this significant acquisi- from the C-23, C-24, C-25 and C-44
tion." (St. Lucie Canal) canals. Collective-
om- The Indian River Lagoon South ly, these reservoirs will provide
hen- Restoration Project is part of the $8 storage for billions of gallons of
tical billion Comprehensive Everglades water, greatly reducing the need to
ides Restoration Plan, a joint state-fed- send large volumes of fresh water
)nce eral effort to restore and revitalize caused by stormwater runoff to the
rty," the greater Everglades ecosystem. brackish lagoon through the C-23,
iber The C-23/24 South Reservoir is 24, 25 and 44 canals. The C-44 (St.
end one of four above-ground reser-. Lucie Canal) Reservoir is one of the
the voirs planned in Martin and St. eight Everglades restoration proj-

Obituaries

John Lowell Boyer
John Lowell Boyer (COW-
BOY), 87, died at his home on
March 11, 2005. He was born at
home in Johnson City Illinois May
6, 1917 to the late Horace Shep-
pard and Lena Lowe (McAnally)
Boyer. He attended grade and
high school in Johnson City. In
May of 1957 he married Kathleen
(Kitty) Arnold. He held various
jobs, including coalminer at the
61od Ben_ #14 in Coella. Illinois,
head electrician for the first five
buildings at
Rend Lake Col- '- '
lege in South- :
ern Illinois and R
deputy sheriff
for the state of
California. In
1970 he and
his family .
moved onto
the Girl Scout J_-
Camp (Camp John Lowell
Cedar Point) in Boyer
Makanda, Illi-
nois where John did all the main-
tenance work. At the same time,
he was Transportation Director.
for the Giant City School District
where he started the bus safety
program. In 1977 he moved his
family to Clewiston where he was
a commercial fisherman for sev-
eral years. When he moved to
Montura Ranch Estates, he joined
the Volunteer Fire Department,
holding the office of Chief for six
years. He was a veteran of World
War II, which he always referred
to as "The Big One". He is sur-
vived by his wife Kitty and four
daughters; Terri Mills (Tom) of
Streator, Illinois, Cherri Holland
(David) of Carbondale, Illinois,
Cookie Hester (Robie) of Clewis-
ton, Marti Sparks (Tony) Of
Jensen Beach, Florida; two broth-
ers, Kenneth Boyer of Morganton,
North Carolina, Bill Boyer of
Ocala, Florida; three sisters:
Evonne Atlee of Benton, Illinois,
Betty Littlefair of Cortez, Col-

orado, Marti Boyer of Abita
Springs, Louisiana. Thirteen
grandchildren: Danielle and Brian
Hester of Clewiston, Marti Lynn
Hester and Ashley Renee Sparks
of Jensen Beach, Florida, David
Bacallao of Lake Worth, Florida,
Christy Crouch of Streator, Illinois,
Jessie Greenwood of Streator Illi-
nois,. DJ Holland of Carbondale,
Illinois, Kenny Holland of Clewis-
ton, Bobbi Jo Ransom and Riley
John Ransom of Boiling Springs,
'North Carolina: -He was 'much
lot ed and will be missed by se\ er-
al nieces, nephews and 21 great
grandchildren. It was John's wish
to be cremated. His remains will
be buried next to his mother,
father and baby, in Illinois. There
will be a gathering of friends and
family at the Montura Fire Depart-
ment in Clewiston Thursday,
March 17 at 2 p.m.
Cremation Arrangements
were by Akin-Davis Funeral
Home, Clewiston.
Grady Ray Gibson
Grady Ray Gibson, 69, of
Clewiston passed away Tuesday,
March 8, 2005 at 1014 Geiger
Road, in Clewiston.
Mr. Gibson was born in Madi-
son County, Alabama, but had
lived in Clewiston for 49 years. He
was a- mechanic for the -U.S.
Corps of Engineers.
He is survived by his wife Mar-
garet Gibson, of Clewiston;
daughter Eliszabeth Ann
Williams, of Clewiston, daughter
Gloria Melissa Rittenberry, of
Clewiston; brother Bill Gibson, of
Clewiston; brother Travis Gibson,
of Athens Alabama; brother
Richard Gibson, of Athens Alaba-
ma; sister Linda Gibson, of Mis-
souri, and five grandchildren.
Services were offered March 11,
with burial occurring at Ridgelawn
Cemetery. 'The Reverend Mack
Simmons officiated. Akin-Davis,
Funeral Homes of Clewiston was
in charge of arrangements. ,

Norman Otis Sawin
Norman Otis Sawin, 72, of
Moore Haven passed away
Wednesday, March 9, 2005 in
Sebring, Fla. He was born Nov.
27, 1932 to Otis Noyes and Char-
lotte Lydia (Johnson) Sawin, in
Montague, Massachusetts, and
had been a visitor to the Florida
area since 1999.
He was Chief Master Sergeant
in the U.S. Air Force, serving in
Vietnam. After the Air Force, he
was a salesman for Bowman
Products and Distribution for 22
years. He was a Mason, a mem-
ber of the VFW, American Legion,
and the Lion's Club of Moore
Haven.
He was the beloved husband,
father, and grandfather of wife
Marian Janet Sawin, of Moore
Haven; daughters Susan Hass, of
Hurst Texas, and Dian Basse, of
Round Lake Illinois; son Norman
0. Sawin Jr., of Columbia, Mary-,
land; and three grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements were
entrusted to Stephenson-Nelson
Funeral Home, in Sebring.

Essie S. Robison
Essie S. Robison died March
13, 2005 at Palm 'Terrace of
Clewiston. She was born in Arca-
dia, Florida and has lived in
Clewiston for 67 years and was a
licensed practical nurse for over
40 years. Mrs. Robison is survived
by her son Ronnie Robison,
Clewiston, and daughter,'Caroline
Keen, also of Clewiston, five
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchil-
dren And six great-great-grand-
children. Calling hours are 7-9
p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home
in Clewiston. Services will be at
11 a.m. March 17 at Evangel
Assembly of God Church with
Rev. Ed Corley officiating. She will
be buried at Ft. Myers Memorial
Gardens, Florida.
Arrangements by Akin-Davis
Funeral Homes, Inc.

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water and will provide increased
wetland and upland habitat for
wildlife.

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Mad cow disease still a concern

Mad cow disease has been
'back in the news with concerns
'about Canadian cattle. I checked
'the Center for Disease Control
:(CDC) website for an update.
According to the CDC, Bovine
spongiform encephalopathy
:(BSE), widely referred to as
S"mad cow disease," was first
diagnosed in 1986 in Great
:Britain. The Department contin-
tues to work with federal and
,state partners to conduct surveil-
lance and to prevent the intro-
duction of BSE from foreign
sources.
The CDC website provided
the following information about
Mad Cow disease.
Question: What is BSE?
Answer: Bovine Spongiform
Encephalopathy (BSE), referred
to in the press as Mad Cow Dis-
Sease, is a degenerative neurolog-
Scal disease of cattle caused by
en abnormal protein called a
brion. There is strong scientific
evidence indicating that BSE can
pe transmitted to humans caus-
ing a variant form df Creutzfeldt-
Slakob disease (vCJD). There
Shave been less than 200 human
J.ases reported worldwide. The
risk to human health from BSE
n the United States is extremely
S ow.
Question: Is BSE Contagious?
Answer: No, it's important to
Note that BSE is not a contagious
'disease; spread occur through
ithe ingestion of infected.materi-
al, generally brain or spinal cord
tissue.
Question: What has been
done to prevent BSE occurrence
tin the United States?
Answer: Since 1989, live
;ruminants have been prohibited
Sentry into the United States from
countries that have had cases of
'BSE. High-risk ruminant materi-
als from these countries have
[also been prohibited entry. Since
;1997, there has been an. FDA
feed ban to prohibit the use of
t

A
Healthier
Life

with Katrina Elsken

mammalian protein in the pro-
duction of ruminant feeds.
Question: Do we have BSE in
the United States?
Answer: In December 2003, a
dairy cow went down after calv-
ing, was tested, and was found
positive for BSE in the state of
Washington. This is the only
case of BSE ever reported in the
United States and this animal
was traced to a Canadian herd
that was sold in a herd sale dis-
persal. Although a coordinated,
effective response was made by
the cattle industry, and State and
Federal officials, public concern.
nationally and internationally
was very high. Good communi-
cations deflected a panic here,
with little impact on domestic
marketing, but many of our mar-
kets around the world were
closed to U.S. beef, a number of
those remaining closed today.
Question: If we have had only
one case, why increase our test-
ing?
Answer: There has been a
public outcry for more BSE test-
ing, with the United States being
targeted for criticism. Since the
December case, an international
team of scientists recommended
that we do a one-time, large-
scale testing effort to detect
whether BSE is present in the
U.S. cattle population and, if so,
at what level. In response to this
and to further assure the public
and our markets, USDA has set a
goal of testing more than
250,000 target cattle over an 18

month period. This would detect
1 positive case in a million ani-
mals with a 95% confidence
rate. Florida's goal is to collect
4,000 samples. As of January
2005, approximately 189,000
samples from targeted animals
have been tested in the U.S. and
approximately 1,500 from Flori-
da with no.positive results.
Question: What animals
should be tested?
. Answer: Target cattle include
those over 30 months of age
which exhibit at least one of the
following: Downers or non-
ambulatory, those able to stand
only for brief periods, those with
nervous signs, and those con-
demned, moribund, emaciated
and dead cattle. Cattle with
nervous signs less than 30
months of age may also be test-
ed. FSIS is now required to test
all pre-slaughter condemned
cattle.
Question: What tests are
used and how are results report-
ed?
Answer: Brain tissue samples
.are required for testing; thus,
there .are no live animal tests.
The IHC test is considered the
definitive test but must be con-
ducted in national laboratories
and may take a week or more to
complete. Recently rapid tests
called ELISA tests (which can be
done within 24 hours) have
been approved as- screening
tests and our laboratory in
Kissimmee is preparing to run
these tests. The ELISA test will
report negative or inconclusive
results, with inclusive samples
immediately sent to a national
laboratory for further testing.
Producer confidentiality is
extremely important. We are
working to ensure that any
inconclusive results are not
reported out with respect to pro-
ducers or even to the state of ori-
gin.
Question: How will we identi-

'Children's fair planned in LaBelle

LABELLE Children's organ-
izations throughout Hendry and
Glades counties will celebrate
' Children's Week next month,
with a Children's Fair at LaBelle
Elementary School.
This is the third year for the
Children's Fair, which will be held-
Saturday, April 2, fron- 10 a.m. to

Children will participate in fun
activities, such as button making,
paper hat decorating, and hand
print crafts, as well as a reading
corner. Each family that attends
will be given a free book. Door
prizes will be awarded and cook-
ies and juice will be served.
There also will free hearing
and vision screenings. A fire
truck, canine unit and ambulance
also will be on display as instruc-
tional tools for children.

The Children's Week activities
are sponsored by the Early Learn-
ing Coalition of Southwest Flori-
da, Family Service Network of
Hendry/Glades, Child Care of
Southwest Florida, and the Unit-
ed Way/211 Service to call atten-
tion to the need for more high
quality child care for young chil-
dren from infancy to age five:
Children's Week is a statewide
celebration with proclamations
issued by the Florida Legislature
as well as local governments
.throughout Florida. Thousands of
handprints created by children in
Southwest Florida already have
been sent to Tallahassee for the
event.
"We know that the-quality of
child care that children receive
from ,birth to age three has a
major impact on the rest of their

lives," said Rhea B. Mike, execu-
tive director of Child Care of
Southwest Florida, which oper-
ates the Children's Garden of
LaBelle child care, center. "That's
why it is vitally important that our
community leaders make the
well-being of children and fami-
lies our highest priority."
More than 185 children of low-
income working parents are cur-
rently on waiting lists to receive
financial assistance for child care
in Hendry and Glades counties,
according to data compiled by
Child Care of Southwest Florida,
Inc.
"Working parents need afford-
able quality child care for their
children in order to work. It is the
responsibility of parents, employ-
ers, and'community leaders to
see that no child is left at home

Software tracks immunization records.

' TALLAHASSEE Florida-
SHOTS, the State Health Online
Tracking System for Immuniza-
tions, in its February 21 software
release, made the new feature of
immunization reminder/recall
capabilities available to enrolled
private health care providers
throughout the state of Florida.
* "It is imperative that children
receive the correct vaccinations at
the appropriate time to safeguard
their health," says DOH Secretary
John 0. Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A.,
M.P.H "Reminder and recall mes-
sages are a powerful tool in
improving immunization cover-
age rates and maintaining proper.
vaccination schedules."
"Florida SHOTS has success-
fully piloted the reminder/recall
feature with public providers, and

we are now making it available to
private providers," says Florida
SHOTS Director, Susan Linci-
come.
The reminder/recall functions
allow providers to select informa-
tion on a variety of criteria such as'
child's age, vaccine type, and due
dates for next or overdue doses.
Providers then know which chil-
dren have missed a vaccination
and which are due for vaccina-
tions, and can notify parents
accordingly.
Florida SHOTS was developed
by the DOH Bureau of Immuniza-
tion to be used as a tool to
increase childhood immunization
levels and eliminate vaccine-pre-
ventable diseases. The Florida
Legislature .authorized the free
statewide electronic immuniza-

tion registry. The registry is
accessed via the Internet through
the Florida SHOTS Web-based
system. System software is updat-
ed regularly with new functionali-
ty to assist health care providers,
the front line of immunization
defense. The new release is the
first of several system upgrades
planned for 2005 at no cost to
providers.
Enrollment in Florida SHOTS is
free. Participating health care
providers must be licensed in the
state of Florida.
For more information on Flori-
da SHOTS, or to enroll in the sys-
tem, visit www.flshots.org
or call
(877) 888-SHOT.
For more information visit the
DOH at www.doh.state.fl.us

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alone because of the unavailabili-
ty of child care," said Greg Mon-
tague, chairman of the board of
directors of Child Care of South-
west Florida, Inc.
Child Care of Southwest Flori-
da, Inc., is a non-profit organiza-
tion that has provided high quali-
ty child care services throughout
Southwest Florida since 1967.
The agency provides child care
for children from infancy through
age 16 at its 12 directly-operated
and other child care centers
throughout Southwest Florida. In
addition, it offers referral services
for families seeking child care,
conducts and coordinates train-
ing for child care workers, and
administers the federal and state
child care subsidy program for
parents who cannot afford child
care.
For more information about
the Children's Week activities,
call Valerie Thompson at the Lit-
tle House in LaBelle at 863-675-
8383.

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Answer: We are currently
working with renderers who
handle the bulk of these cattle to
arrange for sample collection.
We are also urging producers
and veterinary practitioners to
assist by reporting downers and
other cattle in those target
groups for sample collection.
Question: What about cost
recovery to practitioners, pro-
ducers, and plants?
Answer: There .are USDA
guidelines in place for cost
recovery payments. Payments
will be made to individuals
under agreement and can
include sample collection and
submission, carcass storage,
transportation of carcasses, dis-
posal of carcasses, fees for
accredited veterinarians and
cost recovery for stored meat-
and-bone meal/rendered prod-
ucts.
Question: How important is
this testing?
Answer: It is important to test
as many target animals in Flori-
da as possible as part of the
national testing program to pro-
vide greater assurance to the
consumer public and to support
our domestic and international
marketing of beef. While BSE is
extremely rare in the United
States, without proper testing,
we cannot obtain the confi-
dence of our consumers and our
domestic and foreign markets.
Question: Who do I call to
request testing or receive addi-
tional program information?
Answer: Information about
surveillance in Florida: United
States Department of.Agricul-
ture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Services, Veterinary
Services, at (352) 333-3120 or
the Bureau of Animal Disease
Control at (850) 410-0900.

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Speak Out

Speak Out is our free 24-hour opinion line. Call 983-9140
to express your opinion or ask a question about public
issues. You are not required to give your name. While we
want you to speak freely, the newspaper reserves the right to
edit calls for clarity, brevity, relevance and fairness. I
What were you thinking?
We came home today all excited about the track team being
formed at Clewiston Middle School. After picking her up after
practice, I informed her she's not gonna be on that track team. I
was appalled to see someone involved with the team drinking
alcohol during track.
Thanks for thinking of us
I am a supporter of your newspaper and very much in agree-
ment with showing the faces of those sexual offenders. I'm very
much in favor of it. You're doing a good job of it, you're protect-
ing the public and that's great because we need that. We need a
newspaper that stands behind Its people and you are standing
beside the people. You sell newspapers too, but you are part of
the community, so thanks for doing a great job.

Protect the victims
I'm calling about the items in:Speak Out about the young
men whose faces that were on the newspaper. I am ashamed to
be from Clewiston to think that the people from Clewiston are
more concerned about young men that are convicted of some
type of sex offense against children and we are supposed to be
concerned about them? If they do not want their pictures on the
paper, they should not have anything to do with sexual encoun-
ters with people that are underage. Somebody has to protect our
young children not the men that can't control their actions. So
please let it go. The men that were on the paper were found
guilty of having some kind of crime.
What about the victims?
I can't believe all these people are complaining about the sex
offenders' pictures being put on the newspaper. What about the
kids whose lives they affected? They are only worried about the
offenders re-doing their lives. What about the victims? Who's
worrying about them? ,
Be ashamed very ashamed
I'm calling about all these people complaining about the sex
offenders put on the newspaper. These people ought to be
ashamed of themselves. If all these people in the town are wor-
ried about the offenders, then they're sick. They need help. You
need to worry about the victims. People need to think about the
kids protect their kids. They are being put on the newspaper
for a reason, so you know who these people are to keep these
people away from your kids. They are the ones that suffer, not
the offenders. They deserve whatever they get.

It's about time
I would like to commend the Clewiston News for printing the
pictures of the sexual offenders in the area. It's about time some-
body took a stand for the victims in this area. A lot of them are
children and just because these people are known in the com-
munity or their families are upstanding citizens, it doesn't mean
they aren't guilty of doing something wrong. And it's about time
somebody took up for the victims. Around here, in America's
sweetest little town, everybody forgets that children are victims
to and it's not right, and it's about time somebody printed it. If
somebody has a problem with it, maybe they have things they
are sweeping under the carpet also.

Let us know about all of them
I think it's wonderful that you making the public aware of the
sexual offenders in this area. I wish the people from LaBelle
could have been included in the, pictures, making the entire
county aware of the faces involved. Some of these people work
on this side of the county. We realize that these people are post-
ed on the FDLE Web site, but not everybody has access to that
site.
Editor's note: Thanks for calling. You, indeed, have a point, as
there are several offenders in the LaBelle area, as well. In this day
of technology, it was an oversight to assume that everyone can
access the Web. I would advise those people without comput-
ers or internet access, to visit their local library in order to use a
computer to visit the FDLE Web site.
Giving the victims a voice
I just want to thank Mark Young, the editor of the newspaper
for the excellent article on sexual predators. Finally, we have a
voice for the children. We must stand up and protect our chil-
dren, not the criminals. Thank you again, very much.

Letters to the editor

Thank you hospital
I am writing to publicly thank
Doctor Forbes, his staff, Hendry
Regional Medical Center, and the
EMS, for the wonderful care my
husband received while he was
in the hospital.
Once Dr. Forbes decided he
would admit Morris, he was sent
by Dr. Forbes' nurse directly to
admitting and was sent to ICU
immediately. He received the
best care until he was sent to
Miami to have tests.
Morris has been in Hendry
Regional Medical Center a num-
ber of times over the years and
he has always been will taken
care of. ,
We are so lucky to have this
facility in our community. I can-
not imagine anyone considering
closing it. I know we have prob-
lems that need addressing and
the hospital board and adminis-
tration is in the process of doing
that. Morris and I and our family
are behind the hospital 100 per-
cent.
We have been to other hospi-

tals.on the coast and they may
have newer equipment, but the
care our hospital gives makes up
for everything. They took care of
all the arrangements of having
Morris transferred to Miami and
all I had to do was meet him
there. The doctor, nurses, aides,
and the EMS were wonderful
When we need medical care,
we will always feel comfortable
going to Hendry Regional Med-
ical Center..
Sincerely:
Morris and Betty Ridgdill

Thanks for helping
The Clewiston High School
Health Occupations Students of
American (HOSA) would like to
thank the following local mer-
chants for their donations
toward our American Cancer
Society Relay for Life fundraising
efforts this year:
Cindy Edwards and Toni Ash-
ton of Cindy's Beauty Shop;
Common Grounds; Corbin Farm
and Ranch Supply; Eye Center of
Florida; Mann's Theatre; New

Creations Florist; Ridgdill and
Son; U-Save Supermarket; and
Vicker's Chiropractic.
We also appreciate Vision
Ace Hardware's donation of can-
dle lighters for the luminaria cer-
emony. The tremendous assis-
tance of all others in the school
and community who supported
our Relay for Life team is also
much appreciated.
Sincerely:
Mary Thomas and members
of CHS HOSA

Good job third
graders
Today, we went to the Hendry
County Fair for the first time. It
was great. Our favorite thing at
the fair was the "Model of
Clewiston" by the Westside third
graders. What an ambitious
undertaking! You certainly did an
outstanding job and should be
applauded. Again, thanks to the
third graders and their teacher at
Westside Elementary.
Sincerely:
Jack and Peggy Witman

Never disappointed
There has been some talk
over the years about poor serxv-
ice that some patients have
received at Hendry Regional
Hospital. I would like to say that I
have had to use the same hospi-
tal three or four times over the
years and at no time was I disap-
pointed.
I was recently admitted to the
emergency room very satis-
fied with the service I received. I
spent four days in.the hospital -
very satisfied. Dr. Remesh
Devanesan oversaw my treat-
ment and this I can say of him: I
was well satisfied. We are fortu-
nate to have him in Clewiston.
About the nurses: They do
very good work also. If I could
remember all of their names, I
would list them. I thank all of
you nurses for a job well done. I
would also like to thank Dr.
Laura Jones, my doctor, for com-
ing in and examining me.
Sincerely:
Lewis L. Blount

Pet Corner

Q: Dear Doc Savvy. I've used
choker chains to train my dogs for
years and have gotten nothing but
a well trained dog! What's all the
noise about choker chains being
a bad choice all of a sudden?
Thanks Doc Bill in Boca.
A: Well hey there Bill! I agree
choker chains when used proper-
ly are an excellent method of
training a large dog. I think, how-
ever, that many folks don't know
how to put them on and use them
properly. If not used with experi-
ence, you can really hurt a dog.

It's not about pain it's about
control. Also never use a choker
collar on a small dog they are
too fragile. | .
Take care Bill .
-Doc Savvy.
Q: Dear
Doc Savvy. It's
flu season .
the entire fam-
ily is sick ..,
even Kelly our '
Jack Russel?
Does it work
that, way? Thanks Doc love

your radio show Jerry in
South Bay.

A: Well thanks for tuning in
Jerry! Okay, here is how it
works. Viruses and bacteria are
supposed to be pretty species
specific. So, that means we are
not supposed to get dog germs
and visa-versa. However, we can
get other species bugs that are
self limiting. This means dog
bugs and germs may not always
want to live in or on us, but they
can temporarily then die off

- 'Cause we are not their
favorite host or place to live. So
the effect is usually temporary
and minimal. Hope that sets you
straight Jerry. Get well soon,
Doc Savvy.
E-mail all your pet questions
to DocSavvy@aol.com and
check out your pet answers
weekly in "The Pet Corner'". Be
sure to tune into "The Savvy Vet
Show" each and every Thursday
at 10:30 am on 93.5's the Big
Dawg!

Harlem Highlights

29th Miss Black
Harlem Pageant held'
This year's Little Mr. Black
Harlem, Morris McNeal James, Jr.
was born April 16, 2003. He is the
son of .Morris and Kimberly
James. Runner-up for Little Miss
Black Harlem, SyMya Footman,
granddaughter of Autherine and
Frederick Small. Little Miss Black
Harlem, Hazel Hayes, Born Octo-
ber 5,2003 is the daughter of Ken-
neth and Lannie Hayes. All the
tiny tots were cute and did well.
Mr. Black Harlem, Julius Taylor
will retain his title for another
year. Congratulations to all.

Funeral Services
For the late Mrs. Mary D.
Byrd were held Saturday, March
12 at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Calvary
Missionary Baptist Church. Rev.
Dwayne E. Brown, Pastor officiat-
ed. Interment was in the new
Harlem MemorialCemetery. The
community sends their sympathy
to the family.
For the Late Mrs. Lillie B.
Leavy were held Saturday, March
12 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist
Church in Moore Haven. Rev.

By
Emma
Dixon T

WH. Moore, Pastor officiated.
Reddick Funeral Home and Staff
was in charge of arrangements.
Interment was in Ortona Ceme-
tery. The community sends their
sympathyto the Leavy family.

Sick and Shut-ins
Remember to visit the sick and
shut-ins in the hospitals, health
care centers and their homes. A
visit will help make their day.
Remember to pray for the
bereaved families in the commu-
nity and surrounding areas. Pray
for the troops in the desert and
those who are incarcerated.
Prayer changes all things.

Happy Birthday
Greetings
Birthday wishes go out to all
those born this week of March 14.
God bless each of them with

Courtesy photo
Winners of the 29th Black Harlem Pageant are: (Left to right)
Little Mr. Black Harlem, Morris McNeal James, Jr.. Runner-up
Little Miss Black Harlem, SyMya Footman, Little Miss Black
Harlem, Hazel Hayes

many more.
Everybody Birthday Celebra-
tion Saturday, March 19 at 7:30
p.m. at the Harlem Civic Center.

. Chairperson, Ruby Williams,
along with other committee
month members have planned a
nice program for your enjoyment.

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Thomas Ph.D+.
Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston

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their members came to my office
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that I understood the request and
would be happyto oblige.
This was a "Sabbath" (Friday)
evening, and turning on a light
would be work. Work was inter-
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As I was leaving, I was asked
how I could ignore the command-
ments, what about eating pork
when it was so plain that it was for-
bidden? I answered that there are
many interpretations, even among
the Jews. Hillel, a liberal rabbi, saw
things much differently than his
conservative counterpart Shmmai.
In fact people seem to follow
what makes sense to them. Simply,
before refrigeration and knowl-
edge about what it was in meat that
could make you sick, people soon
found that pork was likely to cause
problems. That was certainly taken
as a sign from God who was saying
"No pork!" Polygamy and slavery
were okay, but no pork!
Later, a new interpretation
came into being, but there were
those who held vigorously to what
once was, as was their privilege.
The New Testament speaks on eat-
ing what is "unclean," Jesus point-
ing out that that it is what comes
out of people that makes them
"unclean" and not what goes into
them (Mark 7:20).
Peter becomes hungry in his
travels and there were all kinds of
"reptiles and birds." Peter, as hun-
gry as he may be, refuses to eat,
saying, "No, Lord, for I have never
eaten anything that is common or
unclean." The voice comes again
"What God has cleansed, you must
not call unclean." (Acts 10:9f).
How does one interpret the com-
mandments? Keeping the Sabbath
holy may mean "no work" or
"keeping it holy" in another sense.
I had someone point out that we
shouldn't work on the Sabbath and
I asked if they thought what I did
was working on the Sabbath?
Maybe some do not consider Sun-
day as the Sabbath, respecting it as
Saturday and with some reason. We
celebrate Sunday as a Resurrection
Day, a "little Easter" and take "Sab-
bath" in the sense of "seventh" and

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By Pastor John Hicks
First United Methodist Church
-"Here's mud in your eye!" is a
traditional toast that comes from
the sport of horse racing. Apparent-
ly, the victor of a horse race would
toast the loser, saying "Here's mud
in your eye" as a reminder that the
losing horse got mud kicked in its
face. It can also be used before the
race as a little tease: "I hope the
horse you're riding finishes behind
the one I'm riding!"
There is a Gospel lesson that
gives us a slightly different take on
"mud in your eye." Jesus and His
disciples encounter a man blind
since birth, and the disciples ask if it
was the sin of this man or of his
.parents that caused him to be born
blind. Jesus told them that it was
neither, but that the man was born
blind so that the glory of God's
works could be revealed through
him. Saying this, Jesus proceeded
to show that glory by rubbing
some mud made out of spit and
dirt into the guy's eyes, and then
tells him to go wash it out. It kind of
gives a whole new connotation to
the phrase, "Here's mud in your
eyes."
Here, mud in the eye is not
about losing, but about winning. It
is not about blindness, but about
seeing the truth. And this story is
not really about a healing, but
about how we can look and not
see, hear and not understand,
belong and not believe. for the
story continues.
The man who received sight had
no mud in his eyes. He washed it
out in the pool of Siloam. It was the
Pharisees and others who were still
blinded by the mud in their eyes -
the mud of their refusal to see God
at work in a new way. They just
couldn't accept that this blind sinner
received his sight, or that Jesus
could be of God because He healed
on the Sabbath. It wasn't the way
things had always been done.'
The Pharisees are depicted in

this story like people who pray for
light, but keep the shutters closed
and the curtains drawn. The irony
here is that the ones who can't see
are not the blind, but the ones who
refuse to see the truth when God
puts it right in front of them. '
I wonder if we might be more
like them than we'd like to think. I

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HCSO arrests

Juan Maldonado

Hendry County Sheriff
Ronnie Lee announced the
March 10 arrest of 19-year-old
Juan Maldonado, from
Immokalee.
Maldonado was arrested
on a total of three felonies to
include three counts of crimi-
nal mischief, four counts of
burglary of a conveyance, and
one count of larcey (theft of
more than $300, but less than
$5,000). He was also charged
with one count of misde-
meanor theft of property.
Maldonado is charged
with smashing the front pas-
senger window of a 2004 Mit-
subishi sedan, located at 630
Pinewood Drive, in LaBelle.
He was later arrested at the
scene involving burglary of a

conveyance where he
attempted to break into
another vehicle.
The vehicle Maldonado
was riding in, was searched
after consent to search waiver
was signed by the owner.
Property from the 2004 Mit- .
subishi was found inside the
vehicle.
Maldonado was previously'
arrested and bonded out for
burglary of a conveyance,
possession of narcotics para-
phernalia and fraud (giving a
false name to a law enforce-
ment officer) just eight days
earlier, March 2. ,
This investigation is con-
tinuing. Captain Joe Johnson,
of criminal investigations said
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Palm Beach County Sheriff's
Office seeks information on a
white male, early to mid-30s, with
blond hair and a medium build
who is sought in connection with
an attempted bank robbery.
He is approximately 5 feet 10
inches to 5 feet 11 inches tall and
weighs 190 to 200 pounds. He
was last seen wearing a khaki col-
ored baseball cap with a green
bill, a red -t-shirt and blue jeans.
On March 14, at about 10 a.m.,,
the suspect entered the Washing-
ton Mutual located at 20441 South
State Road 7 Boca Raton, Florida
and attempted to rob the bank.
An alert bank teller found the sus-
pect suspicious and triggered the
bank alarm before the robbery
could occur. The suspect noticed
the teller had activated the alarm
and left'in an unknown direction
and in an unknown mode of
transportation. If someone' can
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senior advisor, and John Nickols,
associate advisor, .took the
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Bradenton.
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ton sponsored the training exer-

cise, which included vehicle traf-
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Explorers would like to express
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for loaning the Explorers a Dodge
Caravan to make the Bradenton
training session, since the bus
they normally use is in need of
repairs.
The Explorers range in age
from 14-21 and meet at Clewiston
High School every Monday night.
Explorers are interested in a pos-
sible career in. law enforcement
and assist in such things as direct-
ing traffic for County Fairgrounds
functions, civic organizations, and
other related activities.
They do this on a volunteer
basis and must raise their own
funds for these training exercises.
A weeklong training session is
scheduled for June and anyone
wanted to join or contribute to the
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Business Administration (SBA)
reminds businesses owners
throughout Florida that Economic
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still available to small businesses
that were economically impacted
from Hurricanes Charley, Francis,
Ivan and Jeanne.
"Small businesses that want to
apply for economic injury losses
still have time to apply for assis-
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es do not need to have physical
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May 13. The deadline for Hurri-
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applying for assistance can visit
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remaining federal/state recovery
centers, SBA Disaster Outreach
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SBA at 1-800-359-2227. Business
loan applications can also be
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Completed applications from the
Peninsula should be mailed to: U.
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P.O. Box 621117, Orlando, Florida
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12,289 loans for $506.3 million
and Hurricane Jeanne 10,501
for $243 million.

Florida unemployment estimates revised

The state's January 2005
unemployment rate of 4.3 per-
cent is down from the revised rate
of 4.6 percent in December 2004
and down 0.6 percentage point
from 4.9 percent a year ago. The
state's rate of job growth in Janu-
ary (3.5 percent) was double the
national rate (1.7 percent). Addi-
tionally, the revised estimates for
2004 that resulted from annual
benchmarking of data show a job
market in Florida that was notably
stronger than previously estimat-
ed.

FWC asks
The Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission's
(FWC's) recently restructured
Division of Freshwater Fisheries
Management is opening com-
munication lines with anglers.
The agency wants to learn more
about what it would take to
improve fishing opportunities
here. "
"We're trying to evaluate the
performance of the previous
fisheries division over the .past

In January 2005, seasonally
adjusted nonagricultural employ-
-ment grew by 261,300 jobs over
the year, growing at a rate of 3.5
percent.
With newly revised data avail-
able, it is evident that Florida's
manufacturing sector turned the
corner into positive growth in
April 2004 and has remained posi-
tive since then. The sector as a
whole added 4,000 jobs over the
year while the higher-paying
Durable Goods Manufacturing
sector added 6,500 jobs over the

anglers:
five years and find ways to
improve it," said Darrell Scovell,
who heads the new division.
"We hope to measure our
progress, identify areas that need
attention and work with com-
munities to make things better."
Mr. Scovell said the -FWC is
committed to conservation pro-
grams that are based on scientif-
ic research and produce the
kinds of results anglers want to
see.

year. Most of the jobs in the
Durable Goods Manufacturing
sector were added in computer
and electronic product manufac-
turing (+1,900 jobs, +3.9 per-
cent) and aerospace product
manufacturing (+900 jobs, +5.1
percent).
In January, Okeechobee
County had 5.5 percent unem-
ployment, with a workforce of
16,342 workers, with 15,437
employed, and 905 workers
unemployed.
Hendry County had 6.4 per-

'How's the
As a first step in this process,
the FWC is asking anglers to take
part in a survey it has posted
online at
www.surveyroom.com/Fish-
erieslnput/. Most people are able
to complete the questionnaire in
about 15 minutes. Responses
and comments are confidential.
Later, the FWC will publish a
summary of what anglers say
about the state of freshwater
fishing here in the Fishing Capi-

cent unemployment. Hendry
County has a workforce of 18,375
workers with 17,198 employed
and 1,117 unemployed.
Glades County had 4.5 percent
unemployment, with a workforce
of 4,958 workers with- 4737
employed and 221 persons
unemployed.
Palm Beach County had a 4.6
percent unemployment rate in
January. The county has a work-
force of 606,009, with 578,165
employed and 27,843 unem-
ployed.

fishing?'
tal of the World and what the
agency needs to do to make it
better.
In a second step, the FWC
will host a series of public meet-
ings to discuss survey results and
develop plans and priorities for
the future. Survey participants
will be asked about their willing-
ness to participate in a future
planning meeting and about
when and where such meetings'
should take place.

Wade appointed successor

to management board

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A heartening king and queen
Palm Terrace, of Clewiston, celebrated Valentines Day by
honoring the king and queen of the newly named units. The
Royal Palm unit King and Queen were Leo Wheeler and Sara
Lowery. The facility celebrated with cake and music for all.

Courtesy photo
Palm Terrace, of Clewiston, celebrated Valentines Day by
honoring the king and queen of the newly named units. The
Sable Palm unit named King Raul Santiago and Queen
Leeoma Wiggins.

WEST PALM BEACH Two
new Governing Board members
were sworn-in today at a South
Florida Water Management Dis-
trict workshop meeting in West
Palm Beach, along with one reap-
pointed member. Named by Gov.
Jeb Bush to serve four-year terms,
the three members taking the
oath of office today are:
Alice J. Carlson, of
Naples, appointed to succeed
Trudi Williams. An experienced
financial professional, she is the
president of AJC Associates, Inc.,
a real estate consulting firm serv-
ing community development dis-
tricts in Southwest Florida. Ms.
Carlson is also a commissioner
with the Naples Airport Authority
and a board member of the South
Plorida Land Preservation Trust
Board. Her area includes Collier,
Lee, Hendry and Charlotte coun-
ties.
Malcolm S. Wade, Jr., of
Clewiston, appointed to succeed
Hugh English. A certified public
accountant, he is Senior Vice
President, sugar operations, for
United States Sugar Corporation.
For more than 20 years, Mr. Wade
has been an active participant on
numerous, committees, commis-
sions and other groups working
to address South Florida's envi-
ronmental issues and concerns -
including his most recent service
as a member of the SFWMD's

Water Resources Advisory Com-
mission. He is an at-large mem-
ber for an area that includes Col-
lier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry,
Glades, Osceola and Okeechobee
counties,
Lennart E. Lindahl, P.E., of
Palm City, reappointed by the gov-
ernor to a second term. He is.
Chairman of the Board for LBFH,
a consulting engineering, survey
and mapping firm based in Palm
City. He is an at-large member for
an area which includes St. Lucie,
Martin, Palm Beach, Broward,
Miami-Dade and Monroe Coun-
ties.

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Outdoor Women's workshop

The Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
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who-want to spend a weekend
learning a variety of outdoor skills
April 8-10.
The FWC invites women, 18
and older, to attend the Becoming
an Outdoors-Woman camp to
improve their outdoor skills and
enjoy a few recreational activities.
In four, four-hour sessions, work-
shops teach skills associated with
hunting, fishing and other out-
door recreation at all levels of
physical activity.
The Becoming an Outdoors-
Woman program offers a fun and
supportive atmosphere to experi-
ment and enjoy the camaraderie
of others who want to learn about
Florida's great outdoors.

Although it is designed with
women in mind, the camp is
open to anyone who wants to
learn in a comfortable, non-
threatening, non-competitive,
hands-on atmosphere. The
camp's instructors strive to make
participants feel at ease.
"Patience is the secret to the
success of our Becoming an Out-
doors-Woman program," said
Lynne Hawk, director of the pro-
gram. "Our instructors are here to
guide people through the activi-
ties. There is'no intimidation."
The workshop will take place
at Camp Wallwood on Lake
Talquin near Tallahassee. Ses-
sions will begin Friday morning
and end Sunday afternoon.
The cost is $175, however a
limited number of partial scholar-

ships are available for low-
income participants, single par-
ents and college students. The
workshop is limited to 100 partici-
pants on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Session topics include:
Introduction to Pan-Fishing
Introduction to Handgun
Shooting and Hunting
Introduction to Bass Fishing
Basic Archery and Bowhunt-
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Introduction to Fly-Fishing
Basic Wilderness Survival
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Information about the work-
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Also, interested persons can get
additional information by calling
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CHS Tigers split clay diamond action

By Mark Young
An explosive third inning
allowed the Clewiston High School
Tigers all the runs they would need
to topple Ft. Myers Dunbar March
4, by a score of 4-3.
Brent Johnston slapped a two-
run hit, with Jarred Combass and
Stephon Duploy each knocking in a
run to account for all four runs.
Kale Mitchell had Clewiston's other
key hit to get himself into scoring
position.
Clewiston had Bear Adams on

Tiger teni
By Mark Young
Clewiston High School's Tiger
net squad picked up their second
victory of the season after quickly
dispatching with Immokalee by a
team score of 6-1.
The Tigers almost completed
the sweep, save a close contest at
the number five seed. Through the
first four matches, the Tigers had
little trouble in securing the victo-

Number one seed Josh Ingram
opened up against Richard Rayna
with an identical 6-0 sweep in two
sets, to put the Tigers up early.
Number two seeded Andre Fuente
picked up a 6-2 win in the first set
and went on to close out the victo-
ry with a 6-0 win.
Clewiston secured the team
victory with wins at both the
number three and four seeds.
James Hainiely, playing at the
number three spot, tok a 6- I and

the mound and the young hurler
went the distance in picking up
seven strikeouts and only allowed
two hits.
"This was a big district win for
the team," said Tiger head coach
Vance Johnston. "We had good
pitching by Bear.Adams and good
defense throughout the game. We
got key hits at the right time."
The Tigers clawed out a 4-3 vic-
t6ry over Dunbar, but didn't have
the claws to get past Avon Park, as
the Red Devils held off the Tigers
for a close 3-2 victory March 7.

The two squads traded runs in
the first inning, Avon Park clicked
off one run in each of the fourth
and fifth innings, and the Tigers
*would add a run in the bottom of
the seventh, but came up just short
of pulling off the come from behind
victory.
Johnston went l-for-3, as did
Kyle Kerstein to lead the Tiger
offensive efforts, with both sluggers
picking up doubles on the night.
Nick Raiola worked four innings,
picked up five Ks and allowed two
runs on his watch. Mitchell came in

to work the final three innings in
relief, allowing one run while pick-
ing up a trio of Ks.
"Both pitchers did a good job in
this game," said Johnston. "We
had our chances to win the ball
game. We just did not hit the ball
real well. When we did have a
-good hit, it was at someone."
The Tigers have since played
Moore Haven, Bishop Verot, and
LaBelle and are back in action
March 18 against North Port on the
road at 4 p.m.

nis team knocks off Immokalee

6-3 victory, while number four-
seeded Patrick Morton knocked
off Bobby Armond with wins of 6-
3 and 6-4.
Immokalee picked up their
only victory in the number five
seed match, but the Tigers had
already locked up the win and
went on to take both doubles
matches.
Ingram and Fuente walked off
the court with an 8-0 sweep, while
Hainley and Raymond Guerrero
battled their way to a 9-7 win, to
close out the.overall 6-1 Tiger win.
Tiger head coach Steve Gwyn
said his young squad is starting to
play with more authority now that
they have some experience under
their belts.
"All of the players are playing
well right now," he said. "They are
beginning to stroke the ball with
more authority. This is a young
team andit's a tendency for begin,.

ners to push the ball but are begin-
ning to hit the ball better."
The Tigers improve their net

record to 2-7 on the year and will
take the court against Northport
for their next competition..

Results of the Lady Tarpon Invitational

1. Charlotte
2. Barron Colier
3. Lely
4. Ft. Myers
5. Gulf Coast
6. North Ft. Myers
7. Estero
8. Clewiston
9. Port charlotte
10. Mariner
11. Palmetto Ridge
12. Riverdale

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LongJump
4th Evelyn Thompson 16'2"

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3rd Nicole Pope -32'l"
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2nd Evelyn Thompson -
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4th Mary Hegley
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Araceli Sierra
Absa Abreu
Ivanna Cruz
Mary Hegley
400-Meter Realy 5th 53:28
Araceli Sierra
Tequila Weston
Curtissa Franklin
Evelyn Thompson

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Fishfinder helps make roadmap to an underwater, world

By Ken Cook
My goal as a professional angler
has always been helping others
enjoy the sport of fishing so that we
can be stronger in our efforts to pre-
serve the fishing environment.
Throughout my 20-plus years of
professional fishing I have discov-
ered one sure way to accomplish
This goal.

Any guesses? The one constant
answer is to help others become
more productive anglers. In return
they are more compelled to do
what they can to protect the
longevity of the sport.
One of the best ways to teach
people to become more produc-
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they are familiar with their equip-
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Sports Briefs

Sign-ups for
Clewiston Cougars
All week. during the Hendry
County Fair, the Clewiston Cougars
will be having sign-ups around 6:00
p.m. each night (except Sunday). If
you are interested, please come out
to the Hendry County Fair. We
would love to see you there.
Coaches needed
in Clewiston
The Clewiston Cougars are
seeking football and cheerleader
coaches for the 2005 season. Any-
one interested in volunteering
please contact April White or Char-
lene Forde. The league has also
formed a new board. The new
members are: President Ben Cut-
shaw, Vice President Charles Fel-
ton, Treasurer Charlene Forde (228-,
3986),. Secretary April White'
(228-7887), Athletic Director Rick
Benjamin, Jose Casas, Melvin
Brooks, Al Gary, and Ray Tolbert.
CampbellNall
Golf Tournament
The 18th Annual Campbell Nail
Scholarship Golf Tournament will
be Saturday, March 19 at the
Clewiston Golf Course. This event
is sponsored by the Clewiston
Rotary Club, through its Clewiston
Rotary Club Foundation and the
proceeds provide a four-year schol-
arship for a worthy Clewiston High
School senior. It's noteworthy that
all of the prior recipients of this
scholarship have graduated from
college. The cost is $55 and pro-
vides green and cart fees, lunch,
range ball and mulligans. You may
register at the Clewiston Golf
Course (983-1448) and the dead-
line is Friday, March 18.
Belle Glade
Black Gold Tennis
Join in for a morning of fun and
competition at the Belle Glade
Black Gold Tennis Tournament!
Every player or team will play at

least three pro-set matches using a
compass format where competi-
tors advance towards players of
comparable ability. Beginners to
advanced, in shape or out of shape,
everyone is welcome. No entry
.fee. Singles are Saturday, April 2.
Doubles are Saturday, April 9. Call
Ken Buchanan at (561) 996-6107
for details and to participate.

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Familiarization with equipment
can save time. Instead of spending
all your time looking for fish you'll
spend more time catching them. A
fish finder is the perfect example.
When most people take to the
water their fish finders' sole func-
tion is to reveal the location of fish.
But in reality a fish finder is so much
more. A fish finder when prop-
erly used acts as a roadmap to a
fish's environment.
Fish are affected by underwater
structure such as trees, weeds,
rocks, and drop-offs, current, sun-
light and wind. The ability to view
these structures can make a big dif-
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as a wide line on the sonar's
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The absence of fish in an area
does not mean anglers should dis-
miss the types of underwater struc-
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During competition I always
make sure to note where I have
found structures that would make'
good fish habitats. As the course of
the tournament roles on I will often
revisit these spots when on the pre-
vious day no fish were visible.
Changes in water temperature,
times of the year and a fish's life
cycle all play an important role in
identifying the best underwater
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! CLEWISTON Invitations are
out to attend Clewiston High
i School's Career Day, scheduled for
, April 7, in the school's gymnasium.
: This year each career represen-
: tative will be given a table to display
v his occupation, tools of the trade,
: and information concerning
careers that are being represented.
'S This is a school-wide event
K allowing juniors and seniors to ask
questions concerning the careers,
Q in which they may have an interest.
- Expectations are that up to 60 guest

SSADD stu
- CLEWISTON Starting March
15 Students Against Destructive
: Decisions (SADD) chapter of
4 Clewiston High School is collecting
, used cellular phones to raise
funds.
f* Collection bins have been
. placed at the high school. Raised
', funds will be used for SADD activi-
ties to inform, educate, support
and empower young people to
a' make positive decisions in their
lives.
"SADD encourages people of
the community to donate their old
cell phones along with their batter-
ies and chargers if available. This is
great opportunity to give to a wor-

School Happer

High School hosts Career Day

presenters will be on hand.
If there is -an interest in partici-
pating in the Career Day to recruit
bright young students into a speci-
fied career path, contact Isabelle
Belton at the high school at (863)
983-150 extension 407. The
school's fax number is (863) 983-
2168. Participants are asked to
RSVP by phone, mail, or fax.
The Career Day will begin at 8
a.m. Students will be visiting from
8:30-10:20 a.m. Refreshments will
be available in the lobby of the gym,

and the day will conclude at 10:20
a.m. Further information-will be
provided once the RSVP has been
confirmed.
Mrs. Belton will be able to
answer any questions or concerns
the participants may have and the
school organizers and students
look forward to seeing you there.
The event is designed to get
businesses and schools together
for the students. A school to work-
force partnership is developed with
this event. The goal is to have the

students focus on what they want
to do and stay in school to take the
classes they need to achieve that
goal.
A Career Day gives the student a
person to talk to, who has gone
through the qualifications of what it
takes, providing them with realistic
and practical information of what a
student can expect in a given career
area. Career Day can also develop
mentoring between a presenter
and a student, which can be very
beneficial to both.

dents collect old cell phones

thy cause," stated Ed Upthegrove,
Clewiston SADD Advisor.
National SADD is in partnership
with American Cellular Donation
Organization (ACDO). Those who
donate will not only be contribut-
ing to a great cause but also be pro-
tecting the environment. ACDO
recycles the old cell phones, which
prevents them from ending up in
landfills where they can be very
hazardous to our environment.
ACDO recycles the non-working
phones according to EPA guide-
lines and sells the working phones
to an affiliate company. 100% of
the proceeds from the sale of the
reusable cellular phones,based on
current market value, will go to the

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SADD chapter.
"SADD is the nation's leading
peer-to-peer youth education and,
prevention organization. It's an
honor for ACDO to support SADD's
mission of empowering our
nation's youth to make positive
choices, and through this program,
students will be able to help con-
serve resources and protect the
environment," said Vincent Serio,
founder and CEO of ACDO.
There is an estimated 500 mil-
lion used cellular phones now lying
idle in America's closets and desk
drawers.. Since 1999, millions of
dollars have been generated from
collecting, refurbishing, and
reselling used cellular phones and

recyclable materials. Most of this
money, over $10.5 billion, has been
donated to charities. If you have
any old cell phones now is your
chance to turn your trash into chari-
table cash.
To donate your old cell phone to
support SADD go to www.cellular-
donation.org/zip.asp to type in
your zip code and find a location
near you. For more information
about Clewiston High School
SADD and its used cell phone drive,
call Ed Upthegrove at (863) 983-
1520. Other non-profit organiza-
tions interested in running a used
cell phone drive of their own to
raise funds can call (586) 524-2399.

CLourtesy phuto
Central Elementary March Students of the Month are Cas-
sandra Paniagua, 5th grade-Mr. Alfau and Rontavius Lane,
4th grade Mrs. Gooch.

Central
Elementary School
SYour chikd should ha\ e br,:JLghI
homeotheir report card forth third
nine weeks esterdai. Ifyou did not
receive their report card please
contact your child's teacher. Parent
conferences are Thursday, March
17 after school.
Mark your calendars for Thurs-
day, March 31. Second and third
L grade classes will be performing a
musical "Go Fish". There will be
two performances that day, one at
9 a.m. and one that evening at 7
p.m. Since our school theme is
"Under the Sea" this year, it was
decided to carry out that theme
with a wonderful musical. The stu-
dents have been practicing for
many weeks already. If you ask

your child, I'm sure he/she will sing
their favorite song for you! Mark
this date on your calendar! We look
forward to seeing you on March 31.
Parents of second and third grade
students please be sure and bring
your child back to school for the
evening performance.
The next movie night will be Fri-
day, April 8 at 6:00 p.m. We will be
showing "THE INCREDIBLES.
Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for
children. You will be able to pur-
chase refreshments at the movie.
This is a great opportunity to spend
a quality evening with your family.
Proceeds from the evening will go
toward the new playground.
,Students will be out for Spring
Break beginning Monday, March 21
until Monday, March 29. Students
will return that Tuesday, March 30.
Have a GREAT Spring Break!

Hendry County School Lunch Menu*

Primary Schools
Thursday, March 17
Spaghetti
Peaches
Green beans
Dinner roll
Friday, March 18
Chicken nuggets
Baked beans
Mixed fruit
Cherry Jello
March 21-25
Spring Break

Secondary School
Thursday, March 17
Nachos with ground beef
Corn
Tossed salad
Sliced pears
Friday, March 18
Teriyaki wonder bites
California Blend peaches
Homestyle dinner rolls
March 21-26
Spring Break

Courtesy photo
CleWiston FFA members celebrated National FFA week Feb.
,19,26.

Clewiston FFA celebrates

National FFA Week

By Jessica Rice
Clewiston FFA reporter
February 19 through the 26
was a week that the Clewiston
FFA chapter will never forget.
The week was filled with fun
and games that gave every
member a chance to be
involved. On Monday the 21st all
of Clewiston's FFA officers had a
meeting with Mayor Mali Cham-
ness to sign the National FFA
week proclamation to declare
the beginning of the fun filled
week.
Tuesday Feb. 22, all of the FFA
members came to the agricul-
ture building for a BBQ to cele-
brate this week and to just have
a good time. Wednesday the
Feb. 23, FFA had a BBQ for the
teachers. The teachers at Clewis-
ton High School do a lot for the.
members and the members just
wanted to say thanks and give
them a nice lunch to show
appreciation for their dedica-
tion.
Thursday Feb. 24, .FFA held a
kiss the pig contest. Six teachers
were voted on by all CHS stu-
dents to see who would kiss a
pig. There was a tie between Ms.

Whitehead and Mr. Wood. They
both were honored with the
privilege of kissing the pig. The
money that was totaled will go
to Red Cross for people in need
of money for hurricane relief.
Also during school on Thursday
FFA had the school show appre-
ciation toward the FFA. Anyone
who wanted to participate could
wear anything dealing with FFA..
On Friday Feb. 25, after
school FFA held the greenhand
initiation. All of the new green-
hands had a little surprise wait-
ing. All of our officers had water
balloons filled with green water
and when they were least
expecting it FFA members threw
the balloons at them. Old and
new FFA members all got dirty
but had lots of fun. Throughout
this whole week everyone
enjoyed themselves and liked to
experience celebrating National
FFAweek.
The FFA is the nation's largest
youth organization. FFA makes a
positive difference in the lives of
students by developing their
potential for premier leadership,
personal growth and career suc-
cess through agricultural educa-
tion.

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s1 his hioe -.ai.ir.s icw ,t 1ir sysLiem i in i
i ,,INDiEICONIRACT .I
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* Looking tor toult.l' He ,ar iis h
....... 4BR?2B irmtnatituircd home sits on

*I ',1 'i. m .iitl.iiiictl home on o2.4+n acres
*a4i2s Vmanulcl ,.u ;:,, i .red sheet rock
-s .. I, I .. .. .I .. -... $ 25,9 0.
* 1 i ,,.. .. ,1 M use. This
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mcve bnid.alied ac2r. lI'tu.res tlncite a
wood -- hurnng iireplace, a li'ge "cotntwv
kitch, o I .....'ir'* newciarpet&d
new .,',. i, i I, anaippoiintr'i
to see .tis one tod.ay![![!. Asking price 'is

horst stalls and tick room This one is perfect
hor ho iov. ers1 O(lv S92.900.
* 4tBR;2B manulhct[turo hone with over 1.700

t' /Hot coHTki T-r "^
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* 4.58+h briea it ,, ,,lio ed on Case

lotr two homes. $125,000,
* 2 2 ., prices in t ..
nImprovwd XstLurett & suitabkle for manufactured
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* teilnitt .25.' acre comer lot in downtown
Ia~tlie w/great potential Cunrrently roned lor

i, i .... $79,000.
* Oversized sarnet lot in I nit 102 on S
Ihllon $37,000.
* Oversfed lot in I alt 102 w.oaks. $37,006.
* I,' acmn residential! lots on privarc roadjustS,
of l.aBelle. I ?.n 1 I' 1

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"3S N. Bridge St. L.iBellc, FL. 3393
863-675-8868
Li' a Xu lrcwm L,. .,l rF-..I., Br .k..-
Asonciates: Dwioht Hatficid, ni.mdra
'ex.,tiidr, .i.Mc-, T.anner. Ro\.iiia
tfl''.C ri.A Cisners & l.md.i Dcklc ).ti' i
RTtClA t'Trollp. InC. \ ma..,uthwcrin>orid.ica ltv'rup icom

HOMES: Wilable
* $210,000 this 3/1,5/1 Ft. MyrvM hoIme is a $225,000 -Ih" 29 S Fronmage 2 25+/-
ei6 t'emxodMled must se!! aris )(eld LS.
MOBILE HOMES: $159,000- B:ntiful L43+/- acre, wooded
* $229,000 Reduced, Motivated. Seller! -ot with crek.
3fl)BA., iFormir exotic animal honc. Cages 4-': ,
galo'r! I, 2 & 3 storics on & off the gnuntd, $35,000- :.. iI. 3 Montunt.
1 I.i. waitr &c cu ic throuiho'it i .ond, i ,. I r I
island atid much more on 491 +/- acres. $31.500 1.04 +/- cre homesite, no more
$13 900 It-2BA I ,' ,.-n l city hust & bus .
a.ew in Ft, D'naiud ot's. $1 35000 i '.. I .
* Reduced! $119,900 31)B21 dA'- i'u' r ad i .,,,I,, :... 1, t,, I,
blbliwidt c lL homet k',at.d Udonse' m'heriver, icu A1sitlttointng .. iere wc'odud lot
* $91,000 New I,,1.', to.blilte home ot t alb
* $89,900 311 /21lA 2 tobile home ont,+/- ., '" '.
aIcr with Iew 'cpu)et. vinyl alnd paint.
* M 'l.ui New 3BD,212BA mobile home oin HOM SITE
65+ -acre Acre+, un town. Cluse t6
* $79,900 .M -l3.2BA mobile home .avltbhle i' ,"i. .
in I M el". 14 .-. .I 1 '
40,000 Nice .2" 5+, arit lot csec to town.
* $1,0 ,000 1i!+ acres of pastulv in $35,000 Nice lot amitable in iort LUBellic
\lMsc'. $30,000 .32+/- a' lot loatetd it iy with
S$1.025.600 -51+ a,-i vAlluded, lotits of r. i: I. ", ,
trei. fn onts otn a vo r,(lh. owner wiltl dide. $29,900 Nice .25+ / acret loI in Ptrr
* $675,000 27+.- acres iBeautitil acreage I.ilIle.
in horse countn.r only minutes. friim laMle. COMMERCIAL
* $300,000 9.t,3+.. acrc's with numerous $450,000 D 'rive tms storm on cmer lotr
.xssibiittis. Adjoiinig 19.82+/- acres aio with 239' < ,. ', -".

Southern
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Moble Homes7H!11 caBueP

,-' 3BP'2B doublewide mobile home on
. -,-- u10 +- &:re, in Muse wvi a newly
planned ree nursery" $289,900

MUSE-HOME ON 40 ACRES
Energy efficient 4BR/2.5B tri-level
home on 40 +1- private & fenced acres
in Muse, Luxury amenities abound!
Barn & mobile home also included in
sale! $875,000

\E\\ LISTINGI LaBelle Riverfront
3BR/2.5B/3G Home with 160' +/- of
river frontage. Private & Wooded 1.36
+/- acres with private gated entrance.
There's nothing quite like it! $995,000

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ALVA RIVERFRONT ESTATE CALOOSA ES'
One-of-a-kind 3BR/2.5B/3G home with with DIRECT A(
detached workshop which could easily 2BR 2BA in grt
be converted into a guest home. on 1/2 Acre Lot
Watch the otters play in the creek that
borders the east property line. Estate is "',
offered on 10 +1- acres w/ 425' +/- of
riverfront. (Additional acreage available).
$3,490,000 (Home on 10 +1- acres)

East Fort Myers! Extraordinary
3BR/2B custom intracoastal home
located in a progressive E. Ft. Myers
riverfront community. $999,800

FT. DENAUD AREA! "Antique"
2BR/2B riverfront estate home w/
attached 2BR/1B guest house on 5 +/-
riverfront acres w/ horse barn located
close to Hendry/Lee line. $1,350,000

K -. I 'I 11 -"i
NEW LISTING. Close to Dosnto n,
this cozy 2BR/2BA home sits on almost
a 1/2 acre and is covered in beautiful
oak trees. Back yard is fenced for
privacy,. This one won't last long!
n4e ann

3BPJ3B dollhlewide mobile home in
spectacular condition. on 5 acres in
Pioneerif" 189,900

3BPd2B mobile home on 10 +1-
secluded acres in Muse!! $189,900

3BR/2B doublewide mobile home on
2.5 +1- acres in .Pioneer offers
upgrades galore, paved access, & a
barn w/ electric & water. $124,900

38R/28 mobile home on 2.3 +/- acres,
just south of LaBelle, $119,000

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STATES HOME
CCESS to River

eat nli
$225.,

3BRI2B two story home located on 5
+/ ] B B IOly
landscaped property w/WoYgre und
ponli Greaii Pl.Pe ir Horses! $259,900

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Mini Ranch in 'Mu.e! ?2R _2".\
uilm t ilo t l I ol li nc l. 7I 1 l.'l i ..
I lorse' art ; elconl ;ind i till I...x
their nev., hume in thuir horse .iLalls.
Not to mention drinking from the
pond and hopefully staying out of
the 500 blueberry bushes that grow
on the property! $329,000

Gracious 3BR/2BI2G custom two story
estate home, located on 5 +/- fenced
acres, features large rooms, a great
floor plan, rocking chair front porch &

4BR/28 mobile home on manageable
homesite priced right for an investment/
.income property, $68,000

RI IR RiRO\ 14.1 44 /- cleared
acrre lorle|id on" C R ;78 'l 130 *+' of
S r.ertront. $495,000

MUSEI 4BR/2B rustic cabin-style home
on 2.2 +/- acres (one acre fenced with
horse stalls). BRING YOUR HORSES!
Peace & Quiet Guaranteed! $185,900

BELMONT AREA! 2BR/1B CBS
home located in town on an oak cov-
ered lot in a nice neighborhood!
$135,000

PARKWOOD ESTATES! 3BR/2B/2G

thedral ceilings, p o pa &
roof, & much-more... $265,000

RI ERFRONT! 1 + cleared ac

of riverfront. $475,000

RIVERFRONT 1 + wooded ac
Io r w/ 10'
of rive .Pf~ rO0VRACT

RIIfC Agj T! 1 +/- wooded ac
locaighbr h oeNo$7 AOi
neighborhoods. $475,000

RIVERFRONT! 0.83 +/- fenced ac
located in town w/ 130' +- of riverfroi
$450,000

RIVERFRONT! 0.25 +1/ cul-de-st
homesite in E. Ft. Myers w/ seawall
boat lifts. (Restrictions Apply-C
-tiElin Office) $399,900

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* New Listing! 8 07 +/r acres in desire.
able area oh of Hwy 80 and Joel Blvd
Zoned AG2 $600,000
* 22 +/- fenced, cross-fenced, & gated
acres in LaDeca Acres w/ 2BR/2B
mobile home" $399,500
- 10 +/! pnvate tree filled fenced &
gated acres in Muse. $150,000

* lffiL tW R 78 in

* 2 +/- acre oak-filled homesite 'in a
private in-town location. Three
buildable sites. $126,900
* CREEKFRONT! 0.25 +/- acre.
located at SE comer of CR 78 & Ca-
loosa Estates Dr. $100,000
* 5 +/- wooded acres located in Ladeca
Acres. $80,000
* DRAMATICALLY REDUCED! 5 +/-
a&iWEM iC pCqi frg w/
access. $70,000
* REDUCED TO SELL! .57 +/- acre in-
town lot in nice neighborhood. $55,000
* PORT LABELLE LOTS! We have
an extensive inventory ranging in price
from $25K $35K!

* Self-Service Car Wash on 50 +/.
acre located at busy in town
inlersection $600,000
* DOWNTOWN LABELLE Business
Building with Tenants. If you like
making excellent investments for the
future and getting rental income at the
same time, then you must see this
opportunity in Downtown LaBelle.
Within walking distance to the Court-
house and next door to the proposed
new bank that will be built. Don't let
this get away! Call Today! $659,000

3.14 +1- acres w/ frontage on 4 streets
in Downtown LaBelle! Zoning is in the
process of being changed to
Commercial or Mixed Use. Just use
your imagine and discover that the
possibilities are endless! $850,000

www.soland.com

O.niuth-inI

*- *508 +/- acres located in Alva with ,-' w',i 1.. -,
riverfrontage & deep water canal
frontage. $55,800,000
*re 1586 +/- acres located east of LaBelle investments & Real Estate, Inc.
+/- w/ 2 +/- miles of riverfront & 2 +/- miles 7O 0 Smith Main Street
of SR 80 frontage. $31,728,400 p0.0 Box 1680 ( LaBelle, Florida 33)75
863-675-4500 Fax: 863-675-6575
24 +/- acres located on the comer of .wsnSolOnq4,oni
re SR 80 & Joel Blvd. in Alva! $4,000,000 TOLL FREE: 877-314-3048
St 44 +/- acres located on SR 29.
$3,431,134 Sherri Denning
ver ie A's ReoFates Brok
;re frontage eas of aele.,liwa slHenro
nt. 17 +/- acres w/ frontage on SR 80 & wayne Mcquaig Paul Meador
Ft. Thomspon Ave. $2,200,000 ) Lisa letomn Art y
SBonnie Danieniiairer, CPA (reg Bone
3.38 +1- acres located on comer of Tracey Williams .lese Wallace
ac SR 80 & Broadway in Alva. $1,900,000 Jovee Gcsman
& 31 +/- acres on former golf course w/
all SR 80 frontage. $1,550,000
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Native plants used to 'stormscape'
By Dan Culbert In the rush to replace dam- wind tolerant. Queen palms fell first attempt at putting this all
Extension Horticulture Agent aged plants, mistakes are being easily. (I personally found Wash- together for Florida landscapers
made which may again result in ingtonia palms to be just as and property owners. In talking

Last week's cold front and property damage when the next bad.) with Ms. Crawford, her plan is to
rain will probably be the last of tropical cyclone blasts through No blanket statements can revise and update this book as
the winter, and we can expect our peninsula. In researching be made about survivability of plants are evaluated more fully
rising spring temperatures and her book, Ms. Crawford reports native plants. Some natives gen- for hurricane survivability.
lengthening days to bring on "I am hearing about tons of mis- erally did well (Bald Cypress,
new growth. What greens up takes made by homeowners and Live Oak), others did poorly If you want to catch Ms.
and what stays brown may be a communities in replacing trees (Laurel Oaks). Likewise some Crawford at a local presentation
result of delayed damage from that fell in the hurricanes. Many exotics, like Crepe Myrtle and on StormScaping, consider travy-
last year's hurricanes. Horticul- south Floridians are replacing date palms were survivors, while eling down to the North Palm
turalists all over Florida are wait- Ficus with laurel oaks, which are other like Ficus were generally BeachLibrary on Tuesday March
ing to really see what happens as just about as bad. One lady I damaged. 8, or head over to d McKee Botani
a result of last year's unprece- know replaced her Tabebuias The three worst trees were cal Garden in Vero Beach on Sat-
dented hurricane season, with queen palms, which fall'Australian Pines, Weeping Figs, urday March 12. Contact our
If you are tired of the just about as easily." and Laurel Oaks. If they were left office if you would like more
bombed-out, blown-away look, Her book is based largely on standing in your landscape, care- information about these two
and need some suggestions on anecdotal reports of what land- fully evaluate if they will be a inaikw se tw
what to plant that will make it scape plants were damaged by hazard in future storms. seminars. Likewise, I can guide
through the next one, consider the storms. Her new book is a StormScaping is full of color- you to the ways to obtain a copy
searching out one of the hottest first effort in Florida to put ful photos showing the o of this book if you are concerned
home gardening books in the together a colorful, readable ful hotos showing the good and about Stormscaping for Florida
Sunshine state. Pa Crawford, a summary of what didn't work. In marines on how suitable land-
landscape designer from Lake some cases, there is not a lot of ae oants arh fsr lur Florida
Worth, has recently produced a on tain nds of scape plants are for our Flori I've placed more information
new bos es y dS Sp information ori certain kindstof Yards. Sixteen UF Extension I've placed more information
rng, and shek s makito mSh plants, and the effects of the Agents contributed their obser- o Stormscaping our Okee-
ouing, and she is making thet storms on these plants may not nations and knowledge about chobee web page,, http://okee-
scapers have founds talkinut about be as clear. And if a plant tended the storms of 2004, and nearly 50 chobee.ifas.ufl.edu. If you need
planting for hurricane survival to survive Charley, Ivan, Frances other botanical gardens, horti- additional information ori land-
Ms. Crawford is trying to or Jeanne, this book offers a ten- cultural groups, and emergency escaping with hurricanes in mind,
make two key points to con- tative suggestion of what may managers contributed their please e-mail us at okee-
sumers with this book: work in future storms. knowledge and experiences to chobee@ifas.ufl.edu or call us at
Remove any dangerous Here are some of the conclu- this book, including yours truly. 863-763-6469. Local residents
trees that might threaten your sions highlighted in this new While in some cases there is can stop by our office at 458
home during a hurricane. book: insufficient information to make Hwy 98 North in Okeechobee,
Plant strong trees in clumps On the whole, palms toler- a definite recommendation con- and visit our Okeechobee Coun-
so that they can protect your ated winds better than shade cerning particular plants, pro or ty Master Gardeners from 1 until
home and garden in high winds., trees. However, not all were con, this book is a wonderful 5 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons.

Project helps shape future of forests

Two cows found in Montura

Two cows have been found
in the Montura Estates area.
Please call Charles White at the

Hendry County Sheriff's Office
at 675-4060 in LaBelle or 983-
1440 in Clewiston to claim.

Glades Ford* Lincoln-Mercury

New. Used & Leased Car Sales
800-726-8514
.- ienniler',,'gladesmotors.com
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ATTENTION

TALLAHASSEE Florida Agri-
culture and Consumer Services
Commissioner Charles H. Bron-
son has announced that his
department is launching a major
planning project to help shape the
future of forests in Florida.
"How are our forests going to
continue to provide the wood,
clean water, recreation and diver-
sity of wildlife 25 years from
now?" Mr. Bronson is asking.
"And what do we want them to
look like 25 years from now?"
As a result of development,
hurricanes, wildfires, insect and
disease outbreaks and the
demand for forestry products,

Florida's forests today comprise
only 14 million acres down from
more than 20 million acres in the
1930's. Officials estimate that the
figure will decline to 12 million
acres by the year 2030.
The planning effort that is get-
ting underway will focus on how
the state manages what are
inevitable changes rather than
merely reacting to those changes.
Division of Forestry (DOF) offi-
cials have already taken the first
step, assessing the present condi-
tions of forests in Florida, and the
public can review that assess-
ment by visiting DOF's website at
www.fl-dof.com.

The public -is encouraged to
participate by attending one of a
series of six workshops that will
be held around the state later this
month to solicit opinions on the
future of forests in Florida The
dates, cities and locations are as
follows:
March 22 Milton Pen-
sacola Junior College, University
of Florida Bldg, Room 4902.
March 23 Tallahassee -
Eyster Auditorium, Conner Bldg.,
3125 ConnerBlvd.
March 24 Lake City -
Columbia County Extension Ser-
vice, 164 SW Mary Ethel Lane.
March 29 Tavares Lake

County Ag/Horticulture Ext. Ser-
vice, 30205 State Road 19.-
March 30 Palmetto- Mana-
tee County Ag Center/Fair-
grounds, Kendrick Auditorium,
1303 17th St. West.
March 31 Lantana Lan-
tana Recreation Center, 418 South
Dixie Highway.
The regional workshops will
' be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and
will be lead by a professionalfacil-
itator.
A draft plan on the future of
forests in Florida is expected to be
posted on the DOF website next
fall, and the public will be asked
to comment on it.

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Glenn J. Sneider, Esq.
Shelly McKay, Esq. Ronald B. Smith, Esq.
Family Law Criminal Law Divorces
Child Support* Paternity Adoption
Criminal Defense Probate Bankruptcies
Civil Litigation., Evictions
Foreclosures Corporations

S The ring of, an' rl,,'nEry S 3r, Mmp-:,rt t d':,~.,n 3rd shouldd 0not be bebd l Ii ly or 3dvuy m~c lim nil
B.IOl yo., dP n h us i 1 r,'l 0you IE tn ,ofrm,E.A n oul Our qul hhCl.0, 'rS d ep.r,n.d.n

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Florida Citrus crop continues to decrease

The U.S. Department of Agri-
culture (USDA) released the'
March citrus crop forecast for the
2004-2005 season, showing a
decrease from the February esti-
mate.
The U.S. Department of Agri-
culture (USDA) released the
March citrus crop forecast for the
'2004-2005 season, showing a
decrease from the February esti-
mate.
The USDA expects the state's
orange crop to produce 153 mil-
lion boxes during the 2004-05 sea-

son, a decrease of 9 million from
February. The forecast for early
and midseason varieties is down
3 million boxes to a total of 81
million boxes, which includes 2.5
million boxes of Navels. This
decrease is in response to utiliza-
tion figures that are short of previ-
ous estimates. The Valencia esti-
mate is also down 6 million boxes
to 72 million boxes this season
due to historically small fruit size
and continued higher than nor-
mal fruit drop.
"So far the estimated decrease

in the'citrus crop has not impact-
ed the price that consumers are
paying for orange juice at the
store," said Andy LaVigne,-execu-
tive vice president/CEO of Florida
Citrus Mutual. "However, as
inventories continue to decrease
the higher fruit prices may eventu-
ally work their way through to the
consumers."
The Grapefruit estimate
remains unchanged at 13 million
boxes. For specialty fruit, the
USDA predicts 700,000 boxes of
Temples; 1.5 million boxes of tan-

gelos; and 4.5 million boxes of
tangerines, including 2.5 million
boxes of early varieties and 2 mil-
lion boxes of Honeys.
The Florida citrus industry has
a $9.1 billion economic impact to
the state, employs nearly 90,000
people and covers 750,000 acres
in the state.
Florida Citrus Mutual, founded
in 1948, is the state's largest citrus
grower's organization with more
than 11',000 grower members. For
more information, please visit
www.flcitrusmutual.com.

Alico opens nominating committee director search

LABELLE Alico, Inc. (Nas-
daq: ALCO), an agribusiness com-
pany operating in central and
southwest Florida, with real estate
holdings of approximately 141,000
acres, announced today that its
Nominating. Committee has
retained. C. W Sweet Incorporat-
ed, a national executive search
firm, to assist in connection with
its search to find 'qualified new
independent directors to serve on
the Alico Board.
Gregory Mutz, chairman of the
Nominating Committee stated tfiat
"the Nominating Committee of the
Alico Board is dedicated to select-
ing nominees who have demon-
strated character and integrity in
their professional careers and who
will add value to the Company's
Board and its business by reason
of their expertise, business acu-
men, interest in the Company and
previous business experience and
accomplishments." Mr. Mutz
noted that the Committee deems it
important to have a majority of the
Board who meet the independ-
ence requirements of Nasdaq

National Market Rule 4200. (A) (15)
and at least three of whom meet
the requirements of Market Rule
4350(d)(2) relating to qualifica-
tions for service on and independ-
ence of audit committee mem-
bers. Additionally, at least one of
the rpminees must meet the
requirements to serve as an Audit
Committee Financial Expert as
defined in Item 401(h) of Regula-
tion SK as promulgated by the
Securities & Exchange Commis-
sion.
The Nominating Committee
will give preference of considera-
tion to candidates for nominees
who possess expertise and or
experience in the businesses in
which the Company is currently
engaged or may engage in the
foreseeable future. These busi-
nesses include Agri Business,
Insurance, Finance and Real Estate
Management and Development.
Preference of consideration will
also be given to persons who have
demonstrated strategic planning
skills, strong business back-
grounds and experience with pub-

lic company governance. Finally,
Mr. Mutz noted that the Committee
will also consider the elect ability
of potential candidates as a part of
its decision making process.
Mr. Mutz noted that a share-
holder wishing to recommend to
the Nominating Committee a can-
didate for election as a director
must submit the recommendation
in writing, addressed to the Nomi-
nating Committee, care of the
Company's corporate secretary at
the address of the Company's
headquarters, P.O. Box 338,
LaBelle, Florida, 33975-0338. Mr.
Mutz noted that such recommen-
dations must be submitted prior to
March 31, 2005 in order to meet
the Company's time table for
selecting new nominees. Each
nominating recommendation
must include the name and the
number of shares of Alico, Inc.
owned by the shareholder or
group of shareholders making the
recommendation and if such hold-
ings are in street name a certifica-
tion of beneficial ownership from
the record holder, the name,

address and telephone number of
the proposed nominee, any rela-
tionships between the recom-
mending shareholder and the pro-,
posed nominee and the
qualifications of the proposed
nominee to serve as a director
including the qualifications of such
nominee to serve on the Audit
Committee of the Board of Alico,
Inc. under applicable regulations
of the Nasdaq Stock Market and
the Securities Exchange Commis-
sion.
The recommendation must
also be accompanied by the con-
sent of the proposed nominee to
serve if nominated and the agree-
ment of the nominee to be con-
tacted by and supply additional
information to the Nominating
Committee, if the Nominating
Committee decides in its discre-
tion to ask for additional informa-
tion. Mr. Mutz noted that a com-
plete copy of the Nominating
Committee's charter and operat-
ing procedures will be posted on
the Company's web site, www.ali-.
coinc.com.

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Afro Arts
Festival planned
BELLE GLADE The 26th
Annual Glades Festival of Afro
Arts will be held Saturday, March
19, at the Lake Shore Park in Belle
Glade. The Parade will start at the
Avenue A campus of the Lake
Shore Annex at 11a.m. (line-up
starts at 10 a.m.). The opening
ceremony for the festival is at
Noon. Join us as we present to
you a variety of cultural cuisines,
local and professional entertain-
mrent and special events for our
kids. We hope to see you there.
Booths are available on a first
come first serve basis. A map of
the field s layout allows appli-
cants to- select their choice of
booth space. Several different
sized booths spaces are available.
Applications and information can
be obtained by contacting Robbie
Everett at 924-5126, Jessie Terry at
(561) 202-7712, Verdell Bolden at
996-1705, or Anna Littles in
Clewiston at (863) 983-6815.
Women of
Accomplishment
The Sixth Anniversary Women
of Accomplishment Ceremony
will be Monday, March 21 at 5:30
p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural
Arts Center. This year's honorees'

Thomas
Continued From Page 4
perhaps to another origin rooted in
the idea of "desisting (from work)."
The Lord, who asked about
healing a man who had been ill for
38 years on the "Sabbath." (John
5:ff) and He replied that He was
doing His fathers work. I have been
grateful to those who help heal,
keep order in the world, provide
essential services and continue our
lives that make it possible for us to
live in peace-- on the Sabbath.
What about eating and work-
ing? Paul puts it eloquently when
he tells us that he is "fully con-
vinced that no food is unclean in of
itself." But if anyone regards some-
thing as unclean, then for him it is

Dispute
Continued From Page 1
ed by U.S. Sugar do not fall under
the Open Meetings Act.
"It's our contention that those
documents being requested do
not fall under the Open Meetings.
Act, so we believe it is either not
required, or we just don't have that
information," said Mr. Cudworth.
Mr. Coker said it would be a
mistake for the hospital to take that
position.
"The Writ issued by the judge
orders the hospital to provide that
data and if the hospital refuses to
do it, then the citizens of this.coun-
ty should be outraged," said Mr.
Coker. "This is a court order and if
they ignore it, then they certainly
have something to hide." .

County
Continued From Page 1
at the end of the month. Mr. Ben-
nett has served as code adnrriinistra-
tor.
The county will enter an
agreement which will provide
access for emergency personnel to
Montura and Pioneer Plantation
from Powerline Road through two
gates.
Director of the Hendry County
Tourist Development Council Jeff
Barwick approached the commis-
sion about reconsidering a recre-
ational trail along the old railroad at
Goodno. A previous. feasibility
study suggested the most viable.
section for such a trail would be
from Sears south.
The commission agreed to
schedule a public hearing to
acquaint adjacent landowners with
the proposal, which could be

will be presented and each will
give abrief, inspirational message
about their lives. The Women of
Accomplishment Program is
sponsored by Palm Beach Com-
munity College with support from
the Pahokee, Belle Glade and
Clewiston Chambers.
To date, 100 women from the
Glades have been recognized for
their contributions towards our
area. Please mark your calendars
and plan to attend this year's
event. There will be a reception
following the ceremony where
you'll be able to mix with the
group and enjoy some substantial
treats.
Babysitting course
A babysitting course, for ages
12-15, will be held at the Youth
Center March 22, from 9 a.m.
until 3 p.m. To register, call the
Youth Center at 983-1492. The
course will be instructed by the
'American Red Cross. Bring your
own bag lunch.
VFW elects officers
Election of officers for VFW
Post 4185, in Clewiston, will be
take place at the April 5 meeting.
It is important that you attend and
vote for the person of your choice.
The meeting will be held at 501 S.
Francisco St., at 6 p.m.
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unclean. He adds, "If your brother
is distressed because of what you
eat, you are no longer acting in
love. Do not, then, by your eating
destroy your brother for whom
Christ died (Romans 14:14ffD"
Here is a plea to not let our
understanding of religion alienate
us from those who also bear
Christ's image. The idea is to keep
our eyes on what is important to
respect and use faith to unite rather
than to divide. There is a thin line
between zealously keeping the
faith and being a fanatic. It affects
us not only in dietary matters but
also in other areas of life. One is
healthy and productive, the other
can divide and be destructive. One
supports and fosters devotion and
faith, the other isolates and is root-
ed in pride. The final law is a law of
love, that's what is "commanded."

The hospital maintains that they
have been fully open in regards to
providing U.S. sugar all documents
requested and even though the
hospital did turn over 5,000 pages
of documents, specified informa-
tion was not among them, forcing
U.S. Sugar to file the public infor-
mation lawsuit last week.
Apparently the 2oth Circuit
Court agreed with U.S. Sugar's
position that the requested infor-
mation is indeed public domain.
Mr. Cudworth did not say they
would outright refuse the court
order, only that their position dif-
fers from court's and that there
was a question as to whether that
requested information even exists.
The hospital has until April 15
to respond to the court's order to
turn ,over all requested docu-.
ments.

incorporated into the Florida Rails
to Trails program. The section
would first have to be designated as
a Greenwayy" to set the stage for its
transformation into a recreational
trail.
The commission is consider-
ing renewal contracts for the assis-
tant county administrator, county
engineer and public safety director.
The contracts were tabled till the
April 12 meeting so the board can
consider salaries.
The commission's regular
meeting for March 22 has been
cancelled since three of the five
commissioners will be unable to
attend and there would be no quo-
rum to conduct business.
A workshop is being sched-
uled to consider parking problems
at the courthouse. The workshop
will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April
26, before the regular commission
meeting in LaBelle.

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helps to heal young hearts and
change lives forever.
Clewiston area children ages' 6
through 16 who have had some-
one significant in their life die in
the past year are eligible to attend
the camp at no cost, on Friday,
June 10 through Sunday, June 12.
Registration is now open. For
more information, call (239) 489-
9149 or 800-835-1673.
Chihuahua
races April 9
A relay race, featuring all dogs,
will be take place at Black Gold
April 9 at 2 p.m., with a check in
time scheduled for 1 'p.m. The
relay races will feature dogs bn a
leash and two runners. Dogs can

be of any breed under 25 pounds,
must be current on all vaccina-
tions and heartworm prevention.
They must also undergo an exam
by Dr. Noelle Savedoff, which will
be offered free of charge. Prizes
and trophies will be awarded. For
more information on how to pick
up an entry form, contact Dr.
Savedoff at 983-9148.
Community
Easter Service
Come be a part of a communi-
ty Easter Sunrise Service over-
looking the lake, Sunday, March
27. There will be a gathering on
the Clewiston levee at 6 a.m. and
be blessed with speakers and spe-
cial music from a number of our

churches in the community. Bring
folding chairs or blankets to sit
on. Call 983-5269, for more infor-
mation. Sponsored by the Clewis-
ton Ministerial Association.
Easter egg grab
First United Methodist Church
invites children and parents to

join in a morning of craft-making,
egg-dying, storytelling, and, of
course, Easter egg hunting. Activi-
ties will begin at 10 a.m. and will
be followed by a hotdog lunch.
Children through the fifth grade
should bring baskets to collect
eggs: Call '983-5269, for more
information.

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Let the world change if it must, but
we will riot.
"Why was this man born
blind," they asked Jesus? "In order
that the works of God might be
revealed in him." The work of God
was not just the healing, but 'also
the evidence' of the blindness of
those who would not accept that
God could do a new thing, that God
could welcome a stranger, that
God could save a sinner, that God
could love a leper, that God could
be made known in a loaf and a
cup, a cross and a tomb, or even
that a man born blind could help
the leaders of the people see how
God was working in their midst.

Training
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English or Spanish," Mr. Caban
said.
Three have already been hired
by drywall contractors at a rate of
$9 per hour, Mr. Caban said.
Already the state director of
Workforce Development is eying
the program as a prototype for the
kinds of short term training cours-
es best designed to help farm
workers make the transition from
manual labor to skilled trades. In
response to a question, Mr. Caban
said opportunities exist for other
training programs, either in other
construction-related industries or
perhaps the hospitality industry.
"We've done a little through
the unions- and they've shown.
some interest," Mr. Caban said.
The biggest challenge for the
program so far,he said, has been
transportation, noting that in
many cases those enrolled in the
farm worker program do not have
their own transportation. In the
case of the drywall class, Mr.

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Continued From Page 1
work of both Ms. Taylor and Assis-
tant County Administrator Judi
Kennington-Korf in Tallahassee.
Dr. Valiant, herself a well-loved fig-'
ure throughout the county, said
that the county owes Ms. Taylor
".a tremendous debt of gratitude."
Dr. Valiant went on to say that
Ms. Taylor has often given credit
for her success to her grandmoth-
er, who taught her the value of
hard work.
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How is God working in our
midst? I've asked myself that ques-
tion a lot since I came here almost
three years ago. I believe that God is
calling us into a time of change as
we embrace a God who is bigger
and more diverse than we can
imagine. In order for that to hap-
pen, we need to see with new eyes.
We need to welcome the stranger
in our midst. We need to not just
tell people how God has worked in
our life, but also ask them how God
has worked in theirs. And we can't
just be about our church or our fel-
lowship, but we need to- join
together as God's church in the fel-
lowship of the entire family of God.
And maybe, just maybe, the accu-
mulated mud that obscures God's
truth will be washed away, and a lit-
tle more light will stream through
the windows of our souls.

Caban said, they were fortunate
to locate a contractor who was
not only willing to transport the
men, but provided two employ-
ees to instruct the class as well.
Mr. Caban said he is consider-
ing offering a program for block
masons and worked on a welding
program five years ago.
I "Construction demand is
going to be awesome," Mr. Caban
said, referring to projections that
pending comprehensive plan
amendments in western Hendry
County, western Glades and the
city of LaBelle are projecting pop-
ulation in the area to grow to
10,0,000.
The short-term training pro-
gram can fill a need for employ-
ees to participate in'that construc-
tion boom and assist the counties
in preparing for it.
"It satisfies the needs of the
community for workers," Mr.
Caban said, adding that the ability
to adapt a curriculum to the
needs of the community, is the
reason why ongoing efforts to
construct the West Technical Edu-
cation Center are so important.

read a proclamation that would
later be read into the Congres-
sional Record. It noted that Ms.
Taylor was the valedictorian of
her class at Harlem Academy and
the first woman officer on the
Clewiston Police Department. She
earned a degree in political sci-
ence from Palm Beach Commu-
nity College in 1986 and in 1994
was appointed to the Hendry
County Board of County Commis-
sioners by Governor Lawton
Chiles. She is a member of the
Harlem Tenants Association,
Florida State Library Council,
Board of Florida Community
Health Centers.

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Clewiston, FL 33440
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bility for all statements, names
and content of an ad, and
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claims against Independent
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approval. The publisher
reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all copy, and to
insert above the copy the word
advertisement'. All ads
accepted are subject to credit
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to Independent Newspapers'-
style and are restricted to
their proper classifications.
Some classified categories
require advance payment.
These classifications are
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Auctions 105
Car Pool 110
Share a ride 115
Card of Thanks 120
In Memoriam 125
Found 130
Lost 135
Give Away 140
Garage.Yard Sale 145
Personals 150
Special Notices 155
900 Numbers 160

LAND & GROVE AUCTION!
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Mar 26 443.9+/- Total
Acres 3 Tracts Offered in
16 Parcels. Preview: 1-
5PM, Sat. March 19 Call
for details: (800)257-
4161 Higgenbotham Auc-
tioneers
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ME Higgenbotham, CAI FL
Lic #AU305/AB158.

BLUE PIT PUPS (2)- Male &
Female, vicinity of NW
12th St., Childrens pets;
please return!! Reward of-
fered. (863)467-9713 or
(863)697-8685.

CAT M, Black, Gold eyes,
white marking Vic of Rt 80
& Ford Thompson Please
'call 863-675-1634

LLEWELLIN SETTER- (F),
white w/blk spots, last
seen in Civic Ctr/Alrport
area. (863)634-8822.

LOST DOGS- both 1/ bull-
dog, /2 Cane Corso, broth-
er & sister, she is light
brindle, he is dark brindle,
any info please call

DACHSHUND
mix 9wk 2-rm
(863)763-6524

MOBILE HOME
single wide, good condition,
you must haul.
(863)673-2697

BELLE GLADE- Sat, Mar
19th, 8am-?, 501 NE 1st
St., Furn, name brand
clothes, household goods
and much more!

VENDERS Hugh supply Yard
Sale items left over Great
for Flea Market $250 863-
675-6214/674-1065

SEEKING SOUL MATE
White Male, Non Smoker,
Likes dancing, walks hold-
ing hands, quiet nights at
home seeks female
40-65 yr. (863)763-2990.

SINGLE WHITE MALE,
50 yrs old. New to area.
Seeking (F) Companion.
(863)801-3031.

Tall Guy secure, 60, to meet
attractive gal or friends for
dining, fishing, traveling,
etc. all 863-946-3123

DIVORCE$175-
$275*COVERS children,
etc. Only one signature re-
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fees Call weekdays
(800)462-2000, ext.600.
8am-7pm) Divorce Tech.
Established 1977.

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sess the following:

A SELF-MOTIVATOR, SELF-STARTER
WITH AN OUTGOING PERSONALITY,
COMPUTER SKILLS AND RELIABLE
TRANSPORTATION.

Interested applications should fill
out an application at the follow-
ing locations:

CALOOSA BELLE
22 FORT THOMPSON AVE.
LABELLE, FL 33935

IMMOKALEE
BULLETIN
22 FORT THOMPSON AVE.
LABELLE, FL 33935

Action Business
Corporation
A FRANCHISEE OF.

CHICKEN & BISCUITS
is now hiring
Management positions
for our
Clewiston location.
Benefits include:
Life, Health,
Dental & 401k
Fax resumes to:
561-992-4165

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Employmen
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Glades Ford is looking for the following:
*Experienced Salespeople
*Certified Technicians
*Certified Transmission Mechanic
*Part-time Retiree's as Drivers
Office Manager Trainee (knowledgeable in
accounting and automotive experience helpful)
Excellent pay plan advancement
available, great benefits.
Many opportunities.

Apply in Person

525 N.W Avenue L* Belle Glade, FL 33430
Call 561-992-4000
Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ANNUAL PAY SCALE: $19,000-$27,000
EXCELLENT BENEFITS,
HEALTH CARE AND STATE RETIREMENT
MAJOR DUTIES: Must be able to plan, prioritize, assign,
supervise the work of staff involved in emergency man-
agement activities. Must be able to perform a variety of
responsible duties related to the Emergency
Management Operations, handling special projects and
other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicant must
be available and prepared to respond to any emergency/
disaster or potential emergency disaster seven (7) days
a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day. Must be able to
react calmly and promptlyduring an emergency/disaster
crisis for a prolonged period of time. Knowledge of the
principles and functions of emergency-management and
knowledge of local, state and federal emergency re-
sponse agencies a plus. Must have the ability to interpret
federal and state laws to formulate policy for implemen-
tation at local level. Must be able to organize and mobi-
lize personnel and resources for any emergencies. Must
be able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally
and in writing. Must possess computer knowledge and
skills. Must be able to perform any other related work as
assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or
Equivalent
JOB LOCATION: Glades County Emergency
Management
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00-5:00 PM-5days per week
(except as noted above)
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
,REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County
Application, Copy of valid Florida Drivers License
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:Mary Ann Dotson
500 Avenue J
Post Office Box1018
Moore Haven, Fl 33471
(863)946-6000
Glades County is a drug-free, non-smoking workplace.

LIBRARY
ASSOCIATE II

(Circulation, Belle Glade Branch)
$12.42/hr. Requires HS/eq. and 2 years of
college-level course work (must specify--60-
semester/90-quarter hours or an AS/AA); OR
HS/eq. and 1 year of college-level course
work (must specify--30-semester/45-
quarter hours); 2 years of experience work-
ing in a library. Visit www.pbcqov.com for
detailed position description and an employ-
ment application. Submit application/resume
and any Veterans' Preference documentation
for receipt by 5 pm 3/25/05 to Palm Beach
County Human Resources, 50 S. Military
Trail #210, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
FAX:(561)616-6893. EO/AA M/F/DV
(DFWP)

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Employment -
Fun-Time 205
Employment -
Medical 210
Employment -
Part-Time 215
Employment
Wanted 220
Job Information 225
Job Training 227
Sales 230

ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
Must have computer skills
and knowledge of general
office work. Bi lingual a
plus, Fax resume to
(561)924-9670.

CHEF WANTED Exp on Char
Broiler. Nights/days. Also
exp. waitresses. Apply in
person Dons Steak House.
DOMINOES PIZZA
Seeking Good drivers
with dependable
vehicles. Apply within.
Driver- COVENANT TRANS-
PORT. Excellent Pay &
Benefits for Experienced
Drivers, 0/0, Solos,
Teams & Graduate Stu-
dents. Bonuses Paid
Weekly. Equal Opportunity
Employer. (888)MORE
PAY (888-667-3729).
Drivers- Owner Ops & Co.
Drivers Needed Now! Run
SE Only or SE, Mid-Atl,
MW Regional, 0/0's -No
Forced Dispatch, Good
Pay plus Fuel (866)250-
4292:

Everglades Federal
Credit Union Looking
for Teller. Apply In per-
son, Mail resume to
1099 W. Ventura Ava.
Clewiston FL 33440 or
email efcu@earthlink.
net or fax
ARR.qn).W;919
Everglades Federal Credit
Union Receptionist need-
ed, Previous Phone Expe-
rience Preferred, Proficient
Word and Excel, Bilingual
a +. May apply in person,
mail resume to
1099 W. Ventura Ave,
e-mail to:
efcu@earthlink.net
or fax 866-302-5212.

Employment
Full Tim^e

t"GMANAGEMENT

Immediate restaurant management
openings in Lake Placid, Moore
Haven, .LaBelle, Clewiston and
Okeechobee. We are a franchise with
27 restaurants throughout South
Florida and are hiring energetic,
honest, and responsible individuals.
We offer:
-Excellent Salaries
-Medical and Life Insurance
-Dental Insurance
-401K Savings Plan
-Paid Vacations
-Advancement Opportunities
-Training Program

For an interview please call:
863-983-4224
or mail your resume in-confidence to:
Pauline Alvarez
Southern Management Corporation
1014 W. Sugarland Hwy.
Clewiston, FL 33440

ALICO INC.
is now hiring a MECHANIC for
the Citrus Division with at least
2 years grove experience.
Good benefits, plus retirement.

Experienced tractor
operators needed to
apply herbicide in cit-
rus groves. Incentive
program & Benefits
Call 863/673-0206

Looking for part time
housekeeper 1 day a
week. Bilingual pfd, ref's
req'd. (863)983-1309
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PSYCHOLOGICAL
SPECIALIST
$35,000
LEAD COUNSELOR
(Substance Abuse)
Masters Degree, Certified
addiction professional
with mental health experience
0 RN's & LPN's
The GEO Group, a worldwide
leader in privatized
Corrections, offers a challenging
and exciting opportunity.
We offer full benefits
THE GEO GROUP
South Bay
Correctional Facility
600 US Highway 27 South
South Bay, FL 33493
Phone: 561-992-9505
Fax: 561-829-1902
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Is seeking Medical Staff for our new Health
Clinic at our Immokalee Reservation. The
following positions are available:
ARNP: Active FL ARNP license. MS in Nurs-
ing Family Practice & cert. in Family Practice.
CRP/HIV cert. Primary care exp. preferred.
RN: Active FL RN license. BLS Cert. Exp in
primary care clinic preferred. Valid FL Driv-
er's license req.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT: Assist MD/ARNP w/
patients/procedures. Venipuncture, immuni-
zations, dressing changes, maintain exam
rooms. Home visits as needed. Grad. from
accredited MA program. Current CPR cert
and FL Driver's license req.
MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST: Schedule appts.,
general clerical office duties, maintain recep-
tion area. HS diploma/GED req. Prior med.
office exp. req. Knowledge of medical termi-
nology pref. Computer exp. w/MS Office. Val-
id FL Driver's license.
Further details & application available at
www.semlnoletribe.com. Resumes via email
to aaltman(semtribe.com; or fax to 954-
967-3477 or mail to HR,'6300 Stirling Road,
Hollywood, FL 33024.
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Clerical
SUPERVISOR I
$34,733-$53,172 DOQ

The Clerk & Comptroller Palm Beach County
is seeking a career-minded candidate who
will directly supervise and coordinate the ac-
tivities of clerical staff for our Belle Glade of-
fice. Your duties will include: supervise, eval-
uate & train staff; prepare & update process-
es & procedures; and monitor work flow &
productivity of staff.
The ideal candidate will. possess at least 5
years of supervisory experience in a custom-
er service environment. You must have prov-
en leadership capabilities and team building
skills as well as the ability to multi-task and
provide daily work direction to staff. Comput-
er proficiency is required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits
package.
Qualified candidates, please submit a
resume to: clerkjobs@co.palm-beach.fl.us;
or fax to: 561-355-3815. EOE
Clerk & Comptroller
for Palm Beach County.

UNITED STATES SUGAR CO.

Servers ... Dishwasher. 2, 2 J
Bus P.erson. .., CoQ0 ,. ,- .
We offer GREAT PAY
AND BENEFITS
If interested in the following. positions,
please apply at our Employment Office lo-
cated on W.C. Owen Avenue in Clewiston
between the hours of 8:00-5:00 on Mon-
day-Friday.

'ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

(#64031079)
Provides administrative support to Nursing
Director; Need self starter with good secre-
tarial skills & ability to use a variety of com-
puter software (i.e., word, excel, power
point, etc.). Must have valid Floirda driver's
license; background screening & finger-
printing required. EEO/AA
Call Pat @ 863-674-4041 x118
Sfor more details. */

CITY OF CLEWISTON
Immediate Opening
.Part time Pro Shop
Clerk/Bag Room Attendant.
Job description &
applications are available @
City Hall, Marilyn Mc Corvey,
Human Resources,
115 W. Ventura Ave.
Position is open till filled.
EOE/DFWP.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
(#64084599)
LPN position working in LaBelle & Clewiston
Ryan White Title IIIl program; assisting in
clinics; must be willing to .learn or use tele-
medicine software & technology. Bilingual
Spanish/English a plus; must have valid
Florida driver's license; background screen-
ing & fingerprinting required. EEO/AA
Call Glenn @ 863-674-4041 x 133 for
more details.

OAKBROOK OF LABELLE
Is now taking applications for: .V
Housekeeping, Floor Person,
A Dietary Aide & CNA'S v
A Apply within: V
A Oakbrook of LaBelle
A 250 Broward Ave.
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BOOKKEEPER,
Full time position for busy ag. office,
must be experienced in computerized P/R,
A/P & Excel. Strong accounting background.
& attn. for detail. Fax resume w/salary req.
to 863-983-5116.

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:: MEDICAL CENTER

Registered ,Nures
*Full time Med.iSurg. 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, FL RN .
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LPN I &
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req. Full, Fir n,, n Petd''i P.,,.. ,. .Ai ;,'t.i-
Home Health
'Fll i,- ?eReniirseti! Nur
SPhysical Their.p,:i A\ m in.. .'t r r n6 .cdR S' or
Rehab Ntir,irg -required Hume C-K r. r, Fir .'
O.R. Staff Nurse
*FL RN La:. ACL. MALS ,-rwr,-,:
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Respiratory Therapist
Per Diem, CRT :r RRT preferred. 'ah nnimumm 1 two
(2) years e prren ,'e rr ,ad, it ind gp.rr.l p..i.t-nf r.nre,
BLS and ACLS ir- requir-d J.u HR
Competitive Salar Excellent Benefits
Clinical Ladder Program Educt ior, Ass'tnce
Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983I0805
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(#64082773)

Position in Clewiston providing clinical pub-
lic health nursing. Must have valid Florida
driver's license; pre-employmenbt drug
testing, background screening & fingerprint-
ing required. EEO/AA
Call Pat @ 863-674-4041 x118 for more
details.

HEALTHFLORIDA
Medical center in LaBelle/Clewiston
seeks FT/PT, Doctors, PA, NP, RN,
LPN, MA, x-ray techs, diag. test
techs & receptionist. Fax resume to
863-675-7020 or e-mail to
healthflorida )earthlink.net

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THERAPEDIX

Outpatient rehab seeks FT/PT
RPT, PTA, OTR, COTA, CRT,.
aides, MSW. Fax resume to
863-675-7020 or e-mail to
healthflorida(earthlink.net

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$48.00+hr. No Experk
ence necessary. Paid
Training and Full Benefits.
Entry Levels. Call 7 days
for information. (888)826-
2513 ext. 111.
TKM-Bengard Farms, LLC
and Cypress Cooling, LLC
are now hiring experienced
individuals for the follow-
.ing position: Licensed CDL
drivers for buses and
trucks. Please apply in
person at:
2305 Cypress Lane
.Belle Glade FL 33430
(561) 996-1980

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AGRICULTURAL LABORER
Florida Sugar Cane League seeks an individ-
ual to work with experimental sugarcane va-
rieties.-Must be able to work in a team and
read and follow precise instructions, must
be able to perform heavy manual labor and
work in a hot, humid environment. Valid
driver's license, acceptable driving record,
and proof of legal residence required. Eng-
lish speaking, high school graduate pre-
ferred. Drug free employer, competitive sal-
ary and benefits offered. For additional infor-
mation call 561-924-5227 Ext. 22 or apply
in person at the USDA Experiment Station in
Canal Point, Florida.

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LABOR <(F FINDERS\
DAILY WORK DAILY PAY
All Types of Work Available
$ 202 E, Sugarland Hwy. r
(Across from Clewiston Inn)]
(863) 902-9494

LEARN MORE ABOUT
IRS's and Investing.
First Bank of Clewiston
863-963-8191.

Babysitting 405
Child Care Needed 410
Child Care Offered 415
Instruction 420
Services Offered 425
Insurance 430
Medical Services 435

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J.: (.561)996-9066
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BOOKKEEPING
ACCOUNTING
Set-up and maintain,
bank reconciliations
financial & all tax re-
ports
Semi-retired CPA now
accepting 'limited
accounts. Mike, cell
(863)243-1368,
office (863)465-1124

Is Stress Ruining Your
'Life? Read DIANETICS by
Ron L. Hubbard Call
(813)872-0722 or send
$7.99 to Dianetics, 3102
N. Habana Ave., Tampa FL
33607.

SCREEN & PATIO
ENCLOSURES,
Rescreening & repair.
lic.# 2001-19849 &
insured.' (561)784-5568
or 561-358-2456.

SkyeOne Internet
Service
PC Repair, Internet
Access and more,
Locally Owned
Office 863-946-2200

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

Need a few more bucks to
purchase something-
deer? Pick up some extra
bucks when you sell your
used Items in the classi-
fleds.

Merchandise

Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 515
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
Bicycles 530
Books & Magazines535
Building Materials 540
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550
Children's Items 555
China, Glassware, Etc.560
Clothing 565
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts.'Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595
Fireplace Fixture 600
Firewood 605
Furniture 610
Furs 615
Health & Reducing
Equipment 620
Heating Equipment.'
Supplies 625
Household Items 630
Jewelry 635
Lamps 'Lights 640
Luggage 645
Medical Items 650
Miscellaneous 655
Musical Instruments 660
Office Supplies,'
Equipment 665
Pets/Supplies/
Services 670
Photography 675
Plumbing Supplies 680
Pools & Supplies 685
Restaurant
Equipment 690
Satellite 695
Sewing Machines 700
Sporting Goods 705
Stereo Equipment 710
Television.'Radio 715
Tickets 720
Tools 725
Toys & Games 730
VCRs 735
Wanted to Buy 740

AIR CONDITIONER- 31/2
Ton, Coleman, AC/Heat
unit, exc cond, $500.
(863)610-0575.

CHINA SET 24pc, plates/
cups/saucers, w/ violet
flowers; some cut glass,
$150, (863)763-1386.

Appliances 515

MIXER, Sunbeam w/
beaters & bread hooks.
Stainless steel, 2 bowls.
$45 (863)983-1848
REFRIGERATOR Sears,
Kenmore Side By Side.
25 cu'. Exc. cond. $600.
(863)675-2010,

REFRIGRATOR
AND STOVE
good condition .
$150 for both
will sell separate
(863)467-6088
WASHER & DRYER, full
size, both work fine, $65
for the pair. (863)946-
0296

WASHER & DRYER- GE
almond good condition
$200 firm
(863)467-7953

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CARPET & PAD
For 4 Rooms, Light beige,
Very nice. $250
(863)946-3916

Sports Cards, 6000+,
Baseball, Football, Hockey
& Basketball, 1990-2000,
$100. (863)697-8547

COMPAQ COMPUTER-
complete, kybrd, mouse,
spkr, great for family,
$100 (863)843-0158.

LAPTOP MAC ibook 12" G3
256ram,' 10gbHD airport
CDRW 64mb Rio500 MP3,
$300. 863-677-0459.

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Employment
Part Timea

FULL-TIME REPORTER WANTED

Full-time reporter wanted for coverage in Hendry and Glades Counties,

The successful applicant must be a self-motivated individual with strong

organizational skills, Previous news experience is preferred and knowledge of

digital photography is helpful, Duties will include the coverage of government

meetings in both counties, fulfilling assignments on time, creating communi-
ty contacts, and creating enterprising features,

To apply: Fax resumes to (863)9837537

Resumes can be mailed or dropped off at the Clewiston News office at

0 West Sugarland Highway,Clewiston FL, 334,

Resumes should be addpsed to: Mark Young, News Editor,

PRINTER/PHOTO COPIER-
Lexmark, Z715, new In
box, $40. (863)763-
1997.

CHEST
Dark wood. Good
condition. $50.
(863)763-0634.
COFFEE TABLE & 2 End Ta-
bles, Glass & wrought iron
6 mo old, $350..863-697-
1702
COFFEE TABLE
Oak & glass top Octagon
shape w/matching end.
$100. (863)467-1619.
COUCH & COMPUTER
CABINET Brand name
"This End Up" Exc. Cond.
$700. (239)353-0936.
CRAFTMATIC ELE. Adjusta-
ble twin bed w/ortho mat-
tress. Ele., $500.
(954)966-2041

DAYBED COVER
With pillow shams, dust
ruffle. Light beige. $20.
(863)634-0936.

WASHER Kenmore, white,
heavy duty, super capaci-
ty, Good cond. $150
(863)763-3024.

TANNING BED- 110 Volt,
new bulbs, $500 or best
offer. (863)946-1794.

BICYCLE- 24" Huffy, girls
bike, like new, never used,
$45. (863)763-0151.

BICYCLE- Schwin, 24", 5
speed, excellent condition,
$40. (863)824-7033.

PIONEER BUILDING SALE
"Rock Bottom Prices!"
Beat Next Price Increase.
Go direct/save. 20x26.
25x30. 30x40. 30x44.
35x50. 40x60. 45x90.
50x100. 60x180. Others.
Pioneer (800)668-5422.

Steel Arch Buildingsl Gen-
uine SteelMaster Build-
ings, factory direct at
HUGE Savings! 20x24,
S30x60, 35x50. Perfect
Garage/Workshop/Barn.
Call (800)341-7007.
www.SteelMasterUSA.co-
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STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory
Deals Save $$$. 40 x 60'
to 100x200'. Example: 50
x 100 x 12' = $3.60 /sq ft.
(800)658-2885
www.dgidbuilding.com.

STEEL BUILDINGS EZ
BUILD AISC Certification -
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Garage, Arena/Barn,
Hangers. A plant near youl
Will beat any price or
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www.universalsteelcom.

METAL ROOFING SAVE
$$$ Buy Direct From Man-
ufacturer. 20 colors In
stock with all Accessories.
Quick turn around Deliv-
ery Available Toll Free
(888)393-0335.

SENCO ROOFING Coll Nailer
scv4 or % box 1A roof
nails used for 12sq. $350
neg (863)763-3679

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Storage Bench
This do-it-yourself storage bench project is sure to
be a big hit out on the patio or by the pool this spring.
Measuring 72 inches long by 24 inches deep by 31
inches tall, it features a generous cabinet underneath
its hinged, padded seat, perfect for storing barbecue,
gardening or even pool supplies. Casters make it
easy to move the bench into the shade or around the
patio as needed. The storage bench is made almost
entirely of exterior-grade plywood, and full-size
traceable patterns and detailed assembly diagrams
make construction a snap.

Storage Bench plan (No. 423)... $8.95
Outdoor Furniture Package (No. C94)
Four other projects. .. $25.95
Catalog (pictures hundreds of projects)... $2.00
Please add $3.00 s&h (except catalog-only orders)
To order, circle item(s), Please be sure to
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U-Bild Features address and the name oif
P.O. Box 2383 this newspaper. Allow
Van Nuys, CA 91409 1-2 weeks for delivery.
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No experience necessary, however, consideration will be givento the appli-

cant who has some news experience, writing experience, digital photography

know-how, and/or is proficient with Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Word

programs Salary is DOE,

To apply: Fa resumes to (83)9837537,

Resumes can be mailed or dropped off at the Clewiston News office at

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4BR. 3BA $345,000 $106,000
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DESK WITH HUTCH
Ladies French
Provincial. $50.
(863)610-0020.
DINING RM SET- solid
wood, table, 6 chairs, leaf,
lighted china cabinet,
$600. (863)697-1991.
DR TABLE W/4 CHAIRS-
solid wood, 1940's, good
cond, $250 neg.
(863)357-2233.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Large, Solid wood. Like
new. Pd. $1200. Asking
$350 863-946-3916
GLASS DINING SET
Brown tone like wrought iron
6 mo old Pd $550 asking
$450 863-697-1702

LOVE SEAT SOFA BED
Castro Convertible.
Very good cond. $1.75.
(863)357-1430.

QU. Mattress/Foundation
Serta Perfect Sleeper, Very
Firm. used 12 times. Deal
@ $450 (863)673-2661

GOLF CART 4 seater w/
truck bed Good tires/
battery/charger Dependable
$1250. 863-697-2033.

GOLF CLUBS, Wilson &
Spalding, 2 Sets w/metal
woods. $190 for both, will
sep. 863-946-3123

GOLF CLUBS
5 Metal Woods, Jumbo
Driver & Wilson S.W.
$115. (863)946-3123.

EXERCISE BIKE- good con-
dition, $50 or best offer.
.(863)763-4491.

STEPPER- good condition,
$50 or best offer,
(863)763-4491.

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Earmark Hearing, Okee,
Standard Hearing Aids
from 2 for $699.00. Call
(863)763-4334 for Appt.

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home. *Business,
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ELEC. TYPEWRITER- Royal
Aristocrat, in case, good
condition, $100 neg.
(863)357-2233.

FREE 4-ROOM DIRECT
SYSTEM includes stan-
dard installation. 12
MONTHS FREE 50+ Pre-
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over 225 channels! Limit-
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strictions Apply.
(866)500-4056.
HOOKED ON PHONICS
Good condition
$200. Firm
(863)357-7852.
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SPA! Overstocked! New 7
person spa-Loaded! In-
cludes' cover, delivery &
warranty. $2999, was
$5999. (888)397-3529.

TRL. STEPS I
$10 good shape
(865)924-9228
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GUITAR, Stella, Harmony, 6
string, late 40's early 50's,
made of Birchwood, orig.
bag case. $300 863-467-
0627.

EXECUTIVE DESK 3'x 6',
Cherry wood finish,
Good cond. $75.
(863)763-3024.
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man's treasure. Turn
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BEAGLES, CKC reg., first
shots, vet certified, ready
to go, 8 wks. old, $375.
(863)634-2424

EASTER BUNNIES
(10), $100. Will
separate. 863-673-1364
or 863-673-0476.

MININPIN Black/tan, Male,
.AKC, Avail Mar 18, '05.
$400. Lake Port
(863)946-3857.

YELLOW CRESTED COCKA-
TOO f-male 8mo. old w/
Irg. cage & acc. $1500
(239)633-2654

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Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee

'YORKIE PUPPIES-9 weeks VO UL TEE
- old, AKC rl Ifei al.
Sale. $69., Call (56 For Dolly Han
7 791 567. Center. iintere
ORKIPOO MALE PUPap
Snricoi i vi old. shlo rl 6 1
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, $375 00' 37

,FILTER New Hwward Viii-
Ho10 Valve & top for sand
'liltts pool system. $35
(863)7163- 292

STEREOO SPEAKERS Pl!
oi scher speaker Dark
S'biowvn. 2'x 2' Exc Coniid.
,$/10 (863)i63-5035.

:FAST CASI FOR ANY-
THING- campers, hoats,
1A I V's. Ieavv equip. sor-
'phis items. i. of
Svau"e t8(63!228-2761

1MOBII.E HOVIE/CAMPER
SWANTFD Set up on a ien-
S 'tal lot prefeirred w,'it Fl/i
v 'nni Buckhead Ridge 1o-
v cation woull be OK.
tPlease .call 561 -924-9339

Wanted: FL ART
4 E Backus. IH. Newton,.
Srlighwaymen Air
772.562-5567

Chris.trnas Tm'ae.-, i
Fairm Equipment ,-"
.. Frn Fee Pioducts8 ':
F* F.iril Miscellaneous '1il'
Farm Piod.ce '._
SFarm Seru;cr s
Oftered .'
Farm Supplii a
S berv;ces Wanted
Fertilizer ,j,
Horses -:i
Landscapirng
Supplies 1
Lawn & Carden *'l:.
SLivestock 95.
Poultrv Supplies ".i''
lSeedr Plaot
Flowers .
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QUARTER HORSE, Reg. 4
-.'d Filly. Exc. blood line.
1 ., O'Lena & Zan Par Bar
Nice Broodmare Prospect
$1400 863-763-2692

S REG. APPALOOSA- 4yrs
old, rideable, w/saddle,
bridle, and tack, $1500.
(863)467-1421.

S WESTERN '-SADDLE- 14
inchl eaft, '4 inch cantle,
1 $275. Call evenings
(863)675-4098

O Ben Byrcl's
Outdoor Power Equipment
S Sale Seivice
To Your Door
S Factory Autho ized
0 Available 7 Days
Servicing Hendry & Glades
863-677-0210.

R iding Lawn Mowers, (5),
needs work. $500 will sell
sep. (863)634-5113

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,RIDING MOWER 42"
1 Craftsman, rebuilt deck.
very good condition.
S$600 (8631674-1105.

WHEELBARROW, Large,
Fiberglass. $20
(863)98-3-1848

4 Okeechohee. Livestock
Market Sales every
Mon. 12pmi & every
STues. 11amn. 763-3127

Aprartmeits "
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Comr,.: rci;aLi
Property i.
q onulos
: Townhouse, f'-enl .'.
Farm Prupiex/
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Storage 'Spce -
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1, 2 & 3 BR HOUSES &
i-PARTMENTS FOR RENT.
No pets.
;Call (863)983-4436.
EFFIECENTY APARTMENT
Available.
Call 863-227-6155 or
863-946-0004.

IVIMEDICAL OFFICE
SPACE For lease,
Approximately 1200st
Close To Hospital
& next 1o
Social Security office.

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
SPACE- 950-1150 sq. ft,
perfect for Lawyer, CPA.
satellite offices etc. Call
(561)996-7727..

Fisheatlgq Creek: under
new llmanagmii, llia aIddwss
- 7555 US Ilwv. ?7 Nort
PaIln lc ni u 8,67:; 5999

SHARE HOUSE Funiished.
lnil house, iplivl gI s, all
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Real Estate

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Property Sale ii.
Condo
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Hunerig Proper'y in
rinestnlmeni
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Real Elnt.Ilt WVanVdJ I'.
Re-nnit Property
Sale
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Vl.I e r:r.. rlt F ro pi"- i.'.:

ESTABLISHED BAIT
TACKLE & MARINE
SUPPLY BUSINESS
located adjacent to
Public Boat Rampi
(863)675-8828 days

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BEAUTIFUL
4 Bdrm., 2 Bath
Double Wide Home
on 2+ Acres in
Secluded Area.
Great Kitchen w/Island,
2 Large Porches.
Great Home or
Private Weekender.
$124,900.
Call Sharon Talboft @
863-699-0404
C.S. Edwards Realty,
Inc. Licensed

HOUSE W/CL/LOT
2BR/283A-irg:-scn rm. Irg 2
car gar. all under 1 Hip Rf.
(239)250-5580 aft. 6pmn

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Grand Opening Land Sale!
SO. FLORIDA 10-- ACRES
Only $294,900. Huge sav-
ings orn '' 'nih acreage
n Souihb I -',,J Gorgeous
mix of mature oaks,
palms, & pasture. Miles of
bridle paths. Near Lake
Okeechobee. Quiet, se-
cluder, yet close to 1-95 &
coast. Also. 5 acres
$174,900. Great financ-
'n hliti down. Call now.
'-2249 x379.

More Haven
Builders lots still
available in brand new
community next to
Caloosahatchie River.
New Homes currently
under construction.
Pre-construction
discounts.
(954) 605-6407

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40 AC w/creek near Peace
River. 1/2 pasture: 1/2
pines. Street ends at pre-
serve. Power, well: 3400
sq. ft. house foundation
and kit house, ready to go.
$485.000 (239)340-
0501.

ATTENTION INVESTORS:
Waterfront lots in the Foot-
hills of NC. Deep water
lake with' 90 miles of
shoreline. 20% predevel-
opment discounts and
90% financing. NO PAY-
MENTS for 1 year. Call
now for best selection.
www.nclakefrontproperti-
es.com (800)709-1_AKE.

BEAUTIFUL NORTH CARO-
LINA. WINTER SEASON IS
HERE! MUST SEE THE
BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL
MOUNTAINS OF WEST-
ERN NC MOUNTAINS.
Homes, Cabins, Acreage
& Investments. Cherokee
'Mountain Realty GMAC
-Real Estate. Murphy
www.cherokeernountainr-
ealty.com Call for Free
Brochure (800)841-5868.

COASTAL GEORGIA- GAT-
ED COMMUNITY Large
wooded water access and
marsilont homesites. An-
cient Live oaks, pool, ten-
nis. goli. Water access.
From $64,900. Pre-con-
striction discounts.
www cooperspoint comn
(877)266-7376.

Buying a car? .
Look in the classified.
Selling a car?
Look in the'classifieds.

Need a few more bucks to
purchase something deer?
Pick up some exlra bucks
when you sell your used
items in the classitieds.

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RS NEEDED
d Cultural Arts
ested please call

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COASTAL NORTH CAROLI-
NA. Phase I sold out. Now
offering new homesites in
Phase II at Shine Landing,
a gated waterfront com-
imuLity Be a pioud owner
in this upscale cornmu ity
with boating access to the
Neuse River, Pamlico
Sound and Atlantic Ocean,
plus clubhouse, fitness
center, tennis, swimming
pool and private marina.
Homesites as low as
$29,900. Financing availa-
ble. Coastal Marketing &
Development Company,
New Bein, NC (800)566-
5263.
www.shinelanding.com.

FORECLOSED GOV'T
HOMES $0 or Low down!
Tax repos and bankrupt-
cies! No Credit O.K. $0 to
low down. For i,,n,,i
(800)501-1777 ext.
1?qq

FREE LAND LIST- NC
MOUNTAINS- Custom
built Jog homes, river
frontage and beautiful se-
cluded land off Blue Ridlge
Parkway. Call now.
(800)455-1981, ext. 133.

Lake View Bargain! 2 Acres
$19,900. New waterfront
community on one of larg-
est, cleanest, mountain
lakes in America! Hard-
woods, views, common
-area w/ beach! Country
road, water, utilities. Low
v,,.i Lakefront avail-
i ,'1. ,il (800)564-5092
x96.

LAND WANTED Land In-
vestment company seeks
large acreage in Florida
and Georgia. Interested in
waterfront, timber, and ag-
ricultural lands. Must have
road frontage or good ac-
cess. Cash buyer with
quick closings. Call
(877)426-2326 or e-mail:
landyetiveg@aol.com.

NORTH CAROLINA LAKE-
FRONT ONLY $39,900.
Great All Sports lake to
fish, boat, swim or just re--
lax. Call for details, MLC
(866)920-5263.

SERENE MOUNTAIN GOLF.
HOMESITE $208.03/MO.
Upscale Golf Community
set amid Dye designed 18
hole course in Carolina
Mountains. Breathtaking
views. Near Asheville NC.
A sanctioned Golf Digest
Teach InI F I l I :ll toll-
free ..'.'"4 ..:'. ext
832
www.cherokeevalleysc.c-
om Price: $59,900, 10%
down, balance financed
1.2 months at 4.24% fixed,
one year balloon, OAC

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WATERFRONT PROPERTY
Wanted in Taylor Creek or
Rim Canal & Tr. Island In
any cond. 772-370-6252

Mobile Homes

Mobile Home Lots 2(u.l
Mobile Home Parts -'l10
Mobile Homeis Rent '015
Mobile Homes Sale 201.l'(

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2 or 3 Bedroom Mobile
Homes For Rent
Stanton Mobile Homes
863-983-8106

LABELLE '2001, 3BR/2BA
fenced yard,$80,O00. or
rent $800 mo. Call for de-
tails. 863-234-9540.

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DOUBLE WIDE 3br, 2ba,
Exc. cond. $1000 down
$579. mo. With good
credit only. 239-571-0449.

Financing Available:
Buy Here, Pay Here.
Stanton Mobile Homes
1.i ,-nji Credit O.K.
i .i 1 -111.330-8106
or 863-983-8106

HANDY MAN SPECIAL '93
Fleetwood 14'x 50' 2BR8
1BA,(863)675-6651 Call
alter 6pm or leave msg.

LIBERTY 97' 3 BR, 2 BA
Must be moved.
Eager to sell! $22,000.
863-675-4540/677-3091

LOT. W/MOBILE HOME
3BR/2BA cent. AC/Heat
fenced yard w/w carpet
$80,000 (863)983-7457

LOT W/MOBILE HOME
3BR/2BA cent. AC/Heat
fenced yard w/w' carpet
$80,000 (863)983-7457.

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CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES

Modular/Models. From $59,900 & up, 3/4/
5BR, 2/3BA, acre & 1/4 available or use
your land as down payment. Financing
available. 863-673-6417 or 561-753-8355

CENITPAL HOMES
OF CLEWISTON

1) Easy Life
Special 3/2 DW,
Appliances,
Screen Room
& Shed
$69,900

2) Super Buy
Tropical #228
DW, 3/2, Lg.
Screen Room,
10x14 Shed
$38,900

3)New
Land & Home
Packages in
Sunshine Lake
Estates
NowAvailable

4)734 Mstate
I Loop "3!NV
Fenc7

7,900

2160 W. Hwy. 27 Clewiston
1.4 Miles N.W. of WAL-MART
983-4663
ScHampion
HOI ME BUILDERS CO

New & Used
Mobile Homes:
Land Home Packages
as little as $1,800 down.
Stanton Homes
863-983-8106
Owner Financing
ON MOBILE HOMES
& LAND
Call 863-228-1405
SINGLE WIDE 19913:
2 Bdrm., 1 Ba. $2000
(239)657-4614

Trailer, '93, 33 ft., w/Fla.
room & bedroom addition,
carport for boat storage,
nice landscaping, located
in Fisheating Bay Condo in
Lakeport, You own your
own lot, w/clubhouse,
heated pool, boat ramp w/
Lake Okeechobee access.
Great Park! Only $35,000
863-946-3718
859-391-8733

YELLOW STONE 30'
Mobile. FI/room, Water front
$5800 (865)924-9228

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Boats 3005
Campers RVs 3010
Jet Skiis 3015
Marine Accessories 3020
Marine Miscellaneous ',02'
Motorcycles 3030u
Sport Vehicles.-ATVs 3035

DECK BOAT, '92
26ft, with trailer, $7000
(863)675-4691

JOHN BOAT
14' & trailer. $475.
Call (863)675-6214
after 6pm.

KAYAK, 16', blue & white, 1
seater, $500 or best offer.
(863)673-1574

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PONTOON BOA, 20'- new
trailer, new floor and
carpet, hardtop, '86 70hp
Johnson motor, call for info.
$4000. (863)674-1105.

RANGER CHEROKEE BASS
BOAT, '95- 90hp, fully
equipped, Ranger Trailer,
excellent condition, $6500
So. Bay, Fla (561)213-
6103.

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FREE INTERNET ADVERTI-
SING- if your item is worth
over $100 and priced to
sell, I will advertise it for
Free on the Internet.
Campers, boats, RV's,
bulk items, motorcycles,
or anything any condition.
(863)228-2761.

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ST. PATTY'S RV SALE!
March 17th-20th. Nation's
#1 Selling RV's! Low Sale
Prices! Giant Recreation
World *Melbourne-
800)700-1021.
Orlando- (800)654-
8475. Daytona-
(800)893-2552.
www.grwrv.com.

EVINRUDE MOTOR '83
7.5hp. Short shaft.
Like new $425.Neg
863-467-1960
EVINRUDE MOTOR '92
70hp, 20" shaft w/pwr trim
controls. Like new $2500
Neg 863-467-1960
EVINRUDE MOTOR '77
6hp. Short shaft.
Exc. cond. $400.Neg
863-467-1960
JOHNSON MOTOR '85
70hp, 20" shaft w/pwr trim
controls. exc cond $1200
Neg 863-467-1960
PROPELLER, Air Boat Pad-
dle, 72-34. Good condi-
tion. $350 (863)946-3857
Lake Port.
TROLL.MOTOR- 12/24 volt,
42" shaft, works good,
needs bracket repair, $35.
(863)763-1997.

Automobiles I

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Automobiles 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks 4021(
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans 4070

I Automoiles

CHEVY BERETTA '95,
.Red, Auto, runs Excellent,
130k, 38 MPG Hwy.
$1875. (863)763-6591.
CHEVY CAMARO,
'91, T-Tops, Runs
good. $2500.
(561)996-4473.
FORD ESCORT
'96, Good condition.
$900.
(772)359-5144.
LINCOLN TOWNCAR, '94-
Signature series, 122K,
ood cond, moon roof,
3500 (570)241-4388.
MERC TOPAZ '90, For
parts only $500. or
best offer. You haul.
(863)983-4154.
NISSAN MAXIMA '92
runs good must sell
$2500 or best offer
(863)697-1600
Place your ad online at
http://www2.newszap.com/
classfl.html or mailto:
classad@newszap.com ,
TOPAZ TAURUS '90
for parts only
$500
(863)983-4145

CHEVY PU, '68- stepside,
8ft bed, rebuilt trans, driv-
en daily, rare model,
$6000. (863)697-6433.
DATSUN 280ZX '83 Looks
& runs new. Cherry red
metallic. 2 Seater. T-Tops,
AT. $3900 863-763-6069
WANTED; Plymouth, GTX,
Road Runner, 70-71 Cuda.
Dodge, Coronet R/T, Chal-
lenger R/T or Super-Bee.
Day 866-223-5440 John
Eve. 215-947-1567

CHEVY '83, %4 ton, Long
bed, 350 build, 400 trans.
38.5 tires. $5000. Or best
offer. (863)634-0936.
CHEVY S10 1987 4x4 Ta-
hoe. Runs but needs work.
Topper incl. $600. (863)
763-4032 or 763-7144.
CHEVY SURBAN, 1982
1 owner, good condition,
$2,500.
Call 863-675-4317.
CHEVY TAHOE BLAZER '91
runs good will trade for
pick up $1700. or best of-
fer (863)763-0072.
CLASSIC JEEP CHEROKEE
'85 runs & in good shape
$1250 or best offer
(863)763-0072.
F250 SUPER DUTY '99-
Power stroke diesel,
camper top, bedliner,
class 4 hitch, shift on the
fly, 65K miles, $21,000,
(561)924-2005 4-8pm.
JEEP Grand Wagoneer 84
Camo paint job-
runs & looks good
$1000.(863)673-0920

Golf Carts,
Gas or Electric
Buy and Sell
Call (863)824-0878

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FORD RANGER. '88- not
running, many new parts,
needs injector, $500.
(863)599-0996.
FORD RANGER '95
5spd. good cond. $2500
(863)357-3413

FORD STEP SIDE P/U '80
6 cyl. Runs good. Needs tire
& battery. $750/best offer.
863-983-1865
FORD STEP SIDE P/U '80
6 cyl. Runs good. Needs
tires & battery. $600/best
offer. 863-983-1865

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GEO TRACKER '91, auto,
Soft top, Chrome Saw
Blade wheels. New tires.
$600 863-634-5914.
ISUZU RODEO, '92
runs good, driven daily
$1800
(863)467-9288

FORD HIGH TOP VAN '89,
Runs & Looks good. A
couple of issues. $1200.
(863)467-1077.

Public No0tices

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Public Notice 5005
State Public -
Legal Notice 5500

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 2005-034-CP
IN RE: Estate of
MARY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Summary Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS
OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE
ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that an Or-
der of Summary Administration has
been entered in the estate of Mary
Elizabeth Williams, deceased, File
No: 2005-034-CP, by the Circuit
Court for Hendry County, Florida,
Probate Division, the address of
which is PO Box 1760, LaBelle,
Florida 33975; that the decedent's
date of death was August 5,1999;
that the total value of the estate Is
$50,000.00 and that the names
and addresses of those to whom it
has been assigned by such order
,are:
Name: Address
Minnie Williams
3004 W. Briarwood Circle
LaBelle, Florida 33935
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE
NOTIFIED THAT:
All creditors ofthe-estate of the de-
cedent and persons having claims
or demands against the estate of
the decedent other than those for
whom provision for full payment
was made in the Order of Summary
Administration must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORI-
DA PROBATE CODE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT
SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER
APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
.The date of first publication of this
Notice is March 10, 2005.
Alison C. Hussey
Florida Bar No. 01.16165
PAVESE LAW FIRM
'Attorneys for Minnie Williams
P.O. Drawer 2280.
LaBelle, FL 33975
Telephone: 863-675-5800
Fax No.: 863-675-4998
Minnie Williams
3004 W. Briarwood Circle
LaBelle, FL 33935
559083 CGS 3/10,17/05
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Probate/Guardianship Divisalon
File No.: 2004 098 CP
Division
IN RE: ESTATE OF
LAVONNE SALES,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
SLavonne Seales, deceased, File
Number 2004-098-CP, Is pending
in the Hendry County, Florida, Pro-
bate Division, the address of which
is P.O. Box 1760, LaBelle, FL
33935. The names and addresses
of the personal representative and
the personal representative's attor-
ney are set forth below,
Al creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a
copy of this notice is served must
Sfile their claims with this court
WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR
30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO-
TICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against the decedent's
estate, including unmatured, con-
tingent or unllquidated claims,
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATED OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this Notice is March 17, 2005.
Personal Representative:
Elizabeth Richardson
P.O. Box 1681
Clewiston, FL 33440
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
The Paige Law Firm
349 N.W. 16th Street
Suite 108
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Telephone (561) 996-9255
By: Daniel R. Paige, Sr.
FLA Bar #0539406
559775 CGS 3,17,24/05

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 04-885-CA
WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION F/K/A
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK
Plaintiff
vs.
HERBERT L. DAVIS, A/K/A
HERBERT A. DAVIS, ET AL
Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

ANYONE knowing the whereabouts of
JEANNIE COTTOM ESTATE, please
contact Attorney William R. Aaron
II, at 13424 Hooper Road, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana 70818, Tele-
phone (225) 261-3431.
560928 CGS 3/17,24/05

PUBLIC SALE
Notice is hereby given that on March
19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at FORT
KNOX SELF STORAGE, 1025 Com-
merce Drive, LaBelle FL, (863)
675-1025, the undersigned, FORT
KNOX SELF STORAGE, will sell at
Public Sale by competitive bidding
the personal property heretofore
* stored with the undersigned by:
Alan Jumper, 613
Sofa, chairs, coffee table.
large rug and misc. items.
William G. Robinson, L-33
Pot belly stove, misc. items
Armandlna Flores, M-1
Misc. Items
558063 CGS 3/10 17/05

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BEDLINER- for New '05
Dodge Ram, $100.
(863)467-9077.

FORD 8 LUG RIMS- 2005,
factory chrome, $200 for
all (863)634-3262.

MOTOR & TRANSMISSION
350 GM. Very Good
condition. $400.
(239)839-6149.
RIMS Low profile. 4 lug.
Came off a Honda Civic.
205/45ZR16. $250..
(863)532-8.158.
SUPER SWAMPER BOG-
GERS (39.5 x18x15) &
RIMS- for Ford, 8 lug.$800
(863)634-4104.
TIRES (2)
225x75/15 good tread
will sell $25 Firm
(863)467-7953

Marine -
Accessorme;

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to the Summary Final Judgement in
Foreclosure dated February 28th,
2005, and entered in Case No. 04-
885-CA of the Circuit Court of the
20th Judicial Circuit In and for
HENDRY County, Florida, wherein
WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL AS-
SOCIATION F/K/A FIRST UNION
NATIONAL BANK is Plaintiff and
HERBERT L. DAVIS, A/K/A HER-
BERT A. DAVIS; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF HERBERT L. DAVIS A/.
K/A HBEBERT A. DAVIS; JUANITA
DANIELS AS THE JOHN DOE, OR
ANY OTHER PERSON IN POSSES-
SION; H.L. BENNETT; HOMESTAR
MORTGAGE LENDING CORPORA-
TION; BENNIE L. HALL, JR.; all un-
known parties claiming by,
through, under or against the
named Defendant(s, whether liv-
ing or not, and whether said un-
known parties claims as heirs, de-
visees, grantees, assignees, lien-
ors, creditors, trustees, or in any
other capacity, claiming by,
through 'under or against the
named Defendant(s) are the Defen-
dant(s), I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash at the 2ND
FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY OF THE
COURTHOUSE, of the HENRY
County Courthouse, In HENORY
County, Florida, at 11:00, on the
30th day of March, 2005, the fol-
lowing described property as set
forth In'said Order or Final Judge-
ment, to wit:
LOT 11, THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 12,
WEST 1/2 OF LOT 13, AND LOT
14, BLOCK C, SUNSENT PARK
SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO
THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2,
PAGES (S) 1, PUBLIC RECORDS
OF HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Street Address:
821 Seminole Avenue
LaBelle, Florida 33935

WITNESS my hand and the
seal of the Court this 2nd
day of March, 2005.
BARBARA S. BUTLER
As /S/ Hammond
559230 CGS 3/1017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 2004-152 CP
IN RE: Estate of
RAYMOND R. RUSHING,
Deceased
AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
Raymond R. Rushing, deceased,
whose date-of death was July 20,
2004, and whose Social Security
Number is 722-10-5300, Is pend-
ing In the Circuit Court for Hendry
County Florida, Probate Division,
the address of which is 2004-152
CP, P.O. Box 1760, LaBelle, FL
33975. The names and addresses
of the personal representative and
the personal representative's attor-
neys are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate
on whom a copy of this notice is
required to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF-
TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRSTCPBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORI-
DA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOR-
EVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OF
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
notice Is March 17, 2005. '
Alison C. Hussey
Florida Bar No. 0116165
PAVESE LAW FIRM
Attorneys for Minnie Williams
P.O. Drawer 2280
LaBelle, FL 33975
Telephone: 863-675-5800
Fax No.: 863-675-4998
Robert E. Murray
Personal Representative
1209 Alex Blvd.
LaBelle, FL 33935
560462 CGS 3/17,24/05

LEGAL NOTICE
The following vehicles will be sold at
public auction on March 28 at 8:00
a.m, at 2190 NW 16th St.
1990 Cadillac 4DR
VIN #1G6CD5338L4370231
560450 CGS 3/17/05

NOTICE OF MEETING
GERBER GROVES WATER
CONTROL DISTRICT
The annual meeting of the landown-
ers of Gerber Groves Water Control
District will be held at 10:00 a.m.
on Friday, March 25, 2005 in the
meeting room of the Hendry
County Extension Office, LabeIli,
Florida. A meeting of the Board of
Supervisors will be held Immedi-
ately after the landowners' meet-
ing.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect
a board member, approve a budget
for fiscal year 2005/06 and con-
duct other business as necessary.
Bryan Beer, Chairman
559192 CGS 3/10,17/05

NOTICE TO PUBLIC
The Hendry County Hospital
Authority Financial Commit-
tee will conduct their month-
yh business meeting on
Thursday, March 31,2005 at
10:00 a.m. In the Conference
Room at Hendry Regional
Medical Center, 500 West
Sugariand Highway, Clewis-
ton, Florida.
560579 CGS 3/17/05

PUBLIC NOTICE

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March 9, 2005
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
04-05-06
The City of Clewiston will receive sealed bids until 3:00 p.m., local
time, April 7, 2005, at City Hall, 115 West Ventura Avenue, Clewiston,
Florida, at which time and place they will be opened and read aloud.
The bids submitted are for approximately 2,000 linear feet of sidewalk
construction or replacement. All materials furnished and all work per-
formed shall be accordance with the plans and specifications pertaining
thereto, which may be examined at the Public Works Department, 1200
South Olympia Street, Clewiston, FL 33440.
Each bid must belin a sealed envelope and clearly marked "SIDEWALK
BID." Bids may be mailed or hand delivered to City Hall, 115 West Ventu-
ra Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440. No responsibility shall be attached to
any officers for the premature opening of a bid not property addressed
and identified.
The City of Clewiston reserves the right to hold all bids for 60 days and
to reject any and all bids, with or without cause, to waive technical errors
and informalities, or to accept the bid that in its judgement best serves
the City.
CITY OF CLEWISTON. FLORIDA
Wendell Johnson
City Manager
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION
BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE IF CENTEX HOME
EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2000-8 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING
AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2000,
Plaintiff,
v. CASE NO. 04-CA-82
JOSEPH M. CARRAN; DICK WASIL; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UN-
KNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF REMARRIED, AND IF DE-
CEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES,
ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER
PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED
DEFENDANTSS; GLADES REALTY, INC.; WHETHER DISSOLVED OR
PRESENTLY EXISTING, TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
CREDITORS, LIENORS, OR TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFENDANTS) AND
ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST
DEFENDANTS(S)JOHN DOE, UNKNOWN TENANT; JANE DOE, UN-
KNOWN.TENAN,
Detendant(s).
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of
Foreclosure entered in the above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of
Glades County, Florida, I will sell the property situate In Glades County,
Florida, described as:
LOT 27 A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF BUCKHEAD RIDGE PARK, AC-
CORDINGTO TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3,
PAGE 29, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY, FL
A/K/A 27 ELM STREET, BUCKHEAD RIDGE, BUCKHEAD, FLORIDA
34974.
at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the south en-
trance of the courthouse, 500 Avenue J, Moore Haven, Fl 33471; at
11:00 a.m. on the 24th day of March 2005.
Dated this 1 t day of March, 2005.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
By: Jennifer Bevls
Deputy Clerk
THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:
Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra
9204 King Palm Drive
Tampa, F 33619-1328
"In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons
needing a special accommodation to 'particIpate In this proceeding
should contact the Individual or agency sending the notice not later
than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the
notlce.n II hearing Impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771 or 1-800-955-
8770 (voice), via Florida Relay Service"
558312 CGS 3/10,17/05

NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
JOHN S. SILVA, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
s. PlaintiCASE NO. 04-952 CA
WALTER E. BODERSEN; BODERSEN, unknown spouse of
Walter E. Bodersen, If married, Defendants.
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint to.Quiet Title, has been
filed and commenced in this court concerning that certain real property
located in Hendry County, Florida, pursuant to a Tax Deed, Cert. No.
3079 for the year 1998, as follows:
Lot 19, Block 2039, PORT LABELLE, UNIT 2, a Subdivision, according
to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 3 at Page 60, of the Public
Records of Hendry County, Florida;
You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the
Complaint on ABRAMS & ABRAMS, P.A. attorneys for the Plaintiff,
whose address is 9400 South Dadeland Blvd., PH-3, Miami, Florida
33156, and ile the original with the clerk of the above-styled court on or
before April 11, 2005; otherwise a default will be entered against you for
the relief prayed for in the Complaint. The attorney for the Plaintiff has a
copy of the Complaint and will provide you with a copy of same upon re-
quest.
This notice shall be published once each weekforfour (4) consecutive
weeks. If no response is received within the statutory time limit, a default
may be entered against you.
Attuowey for Plaintiff
David S. Abrars, Esq.
9400 South Dadeland Blvd., PH-3
Miami; Florida 33157
(305)670-9104
Barbara S. Butler, Clerk of Court(305)670-9104
560870 CGS 03/17,24,31; 4/7/05

i:/) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
Hendry County Non Profit Housing Inc., will be receiving sealed bids for
furnishing all of labor and materials, performing all work necessary and
incidental as called for in the landscaping of Grneentree East In Clewiston,
Florida. Bids are to be delivered to the office of Owen Luck, 90 Howe
Street or mailed to P.O. Box 1820, LaBelle, FL 33975 up until 12:00 p.m.,
March 31st, 2005. All bids received will be publicly opened and read
aloud at above address April 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Davis-Bacon Act wage determination will be in effect and will bind the
general contractor and all sub contractors.
The landscape drawings may be examined and working specifications
may be obtained from the office of Hendry County building Department,
100 East El Paso, Clewiston; or 112 South Lee Street, LaBelle.
Builders risk and Worker's Compensation Insurance
will be required at the expense of the contractor.
Bidder must submit the following with their bid:
1. Proposal
2. List of proposed subcontractors
3. General company information, Including list'of references for
similar type work.
4. Proof of General Liability Insurance and Worker's Compen-
sation Insurance.
The contract award will be based on an evaluation of the listed criteria.
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