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Mobl ,,,111 llg a E KA 1 INI l .---I~~- --- -- -- ---- ~ ~- moor Clewisto n )o7 . I.. 1.. .. ,'1 vV Li 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. See, Glance--Page 14 Lake Level S14.94 feet above sea level Index Classifieds Opinion .. School Sports . . .18-21 .. .4 . . .. 1 1 . . . . tee Page 4 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com newsblog.info Online news & information IIII i1111111 b "16510 00020 7 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 At the fair: Girls compete for crowns aMiema ignnrer Sponsor: Double H Construction Lorena Villalobos Sponsor: CDH Maintenance and Repair 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- Ashley Hobbs Madison Allen Sponsor: Moss Towing Sponsor: Central Mobile and Transportation Homes of Clewiston 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 __________________ ______________________________________ ~ 'r ~ ..a~,- Dr. Valiant gives her friend Janet Taylor an affectionate hug in honor of a special day for both of them. Volume 80, Serving America's Sweetest Town since 1928 50 Number 42 Thursday, March 17,2005 Breanna Giraldo Sponsor: Parents MW P*kk Wy I I . 1 2 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 17,2005 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. AMM O Glades Ford Lincoln.Mercury W Er PF .l.' lI, ', h.i, r, L rj A 1. '. SIIIE i TO, .Nl, T [:: rIE i. *. !Jll P F)r..;I '. F.III.. 1 ,d I D I i $I D'Ol I-,\A f" TIM i| I"- i .,U Tr ,IA.L 'jF il 'LE S '_ r.RE 'r I IN. o'i ,' V_ 10 -. 800-726-8514 I I DeVaugh nt gladesmotors.coam 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. (" |-f LJ [P C e ew/ j r 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. g-- d ---- Satw'day & Mondaray.700PM, SundAay 000M 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. ects identified for accelerated con- struction under the Acceler8 pro- gram. The Cypress Creek/Trail Ridge Natural Storage and Water Quality Area will hold billions of gallons of water and will provide increased wetland and upland habitat for wildlife. srusery pro ea 370 Holiday Isle Blvd + www.newharvestnet S- Memorial Tribute < Remember a loved one S, h ao has departed with a special 1 .'Jlemorial Tribute in this newspaper.' Your tribute can be published follc ing the-memorial services, or to commemorate an anniversary ofyour loved one's birth or passing. You can add a photograph of your loved one, lines from a poem or' scripture, and special art or borders -- and we'll make sure it all comes' together attractively and tastefully. N, A-., Visit www2.newszap.conVmemoriaIs for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. Drs. Arrogante, Barhoush, Azan, Glades General Hospital & You... What a Team! OBGYNs, Dr. Ahmed Barhoush, Dr. Carlito Arrogante, and Pediatrician, Dr. Charles I -- ' Azan, rely exclusively on Glades General I. Hospital for deliveries and surgeries. From our newly renovated OB rooms to our new state-of-the-art 3D Sonogram, Glades General Hospital is growing to meet the needs of the women, children Treasure Coast Dermatology M Specializing in the Treatment of Skin Cancer * Mohs Surgery Diseases of Skin, Hair & Nails * Tim loannides, M.D. and Rick Romagosa, M.D. are pleased to welcome and families of our community. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Arrogante back to our team of physicians. Dr. .4rrogante is currently taking appointments. If yon are seeking an OBGYN, please call 561-992-9477 for an appointment today. Board Ceriied American Boad of Dematology Stuart 221-3330 448 SE Osceola St. Robert S. Kirsner, M.D., PhD to Treasure Coast Dermatology, and announce the opening of their new office: Okeechobee 863-467-9555 1924 US Highway 441, N. in addition to Fort Pierce 464-6464 1801 South 23rd St., #5 C) Fellows offthe American Socety for Mohs Surgery St. Lucie West Vero Beach 878-3376 778-7782 1100 St. Lucle West Blvd., #105 1995 39th Ave. Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm 941 S E First Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430 ,Medicare, Miedicald and most insurance plans accepted - **...... i. .~ ... ... ... . GLADES GENERAL HOSPITAL Medicare, Humano, Employers Mutual accepted S aB rCt.. o f Ied Dermatologist..Eveyia. I - ---------- ---- IO 2 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 17, 2005 F . 6&'. . Thrsay Mac 172 evn'h omntisSuho aeOecoe 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 (877) 888-SHOT. For more information visit the DOH at www.doh.state.fl.us GRAND OPENING Come Celebrate With Us On Saturday March 19, 2005 CLEWSTON BAKERY& DEI * Authentic Cuban Bread * French Bread * Kiaser Rolls * Egg Breads * Croissants * European Pastries * Cuban Pastries * * Cakes For All Occasions * * Mini Pastries Platters * * Cuban Coffee 7 * Authentic Cuban Sandwiches * Boars Head Sandwiches * Empanadas * Tamales Gourmet Mini Sandwiches Party Platters Croquetts Deli Salads Stuffed Potato Balls Roasted Pork Sandwich * Cafe Con Leche (Latte) Media Noche Sandwich CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS Table & Chair Rental Bounce House Rental 720 E. Sugarland Hwy. 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GET THE 1205 FOR 990 Save 50% on NASCAR-themed phone covers GPS-enabled 1205 with built-in walkie-talkle that connects instantly. f*EXrEL I AU'r0ThO*fl t#X %EM1At)VE SGlades Ford Lincoln-Mercury FB. E IN A BE Ir rT ER TTN4VL rc Fis3aT Salesman New & Used Vehicles 1 S800-726-8514 -DDENTURES BEST PRICES SAME DAY VH~863-612-1040 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 17, 2005 I I I 0- i Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 17,2005 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. There's a thin line that has to walk Here's mud in your eye; the truth The Reverend Samuel S. Thomas Ph.D+. Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston I served a church next to a Jew- ish synagogue. One evening, one of their members came to my office and said, "I know this may sound strange, but would you come in- We Pledge... * i opceit Utis.nwaa a lpi .a puIj..: iru I * To help our cmTrranny t'emrn a tller pato a lT1 in.mi wrk. through 'our ted a tbOT u. currisdten.ow I.wunalism * To provide te in'fcmation aw n enrs reed vi make t~ t,.r e n inriellrprd, i I emi oaboui pubb usisies b* ,p ie,' ti, re i hAI honeuy. cnuracey. otcditrv icarlesoeam i isi compumEJO. * Ta us our O LpuT= pUi w liaolltate cmmrnmuard' yct te It t d anmae iI with our ona oi piruK * T) dck le ,our own am Iai u,1 ure r irl pmerain al tints our re T,.r * T. correct' ir eTrat and b' ii. e eseah cha rection to the prominence it deserves. *'b provide a rightto reply to those we write about. * 'b teat people with courtesy, expect and companion. and turn on a light for us?" I[replied 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- preted to be against the command- ment: "Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy." No work was to Editorial: NSw Elimor. Mark You ',-Is JB Zasr... q AdverhwiAdj! Ah enna Dueor Judo fba-r Aiieng Finitu.Lrti BieTb Tjranmu Ad Srrt Ce)rsllur W,ii' Cra n'm Alsrmtan r.:.ms r Mf.nr Ag m L 'll tu ,i IrKdtpih-'' Nr-.ip~I. in Cl~,nmL: Jo Smy)th Pr.dn!r Es ODutn Frruve Prewi FIin. o (.!]w Tm Bird E utiitE Edh'ri KFnstm Eikrr Memberof Florida Press Assforadon be done, even turning on a light. 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 See Thomas -Page 14 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 To Reach Us Address: P.O. Box 1236: 626 W. Sugarland Highway, Clewiston, Fla. 33440 Website: www.newszap.com To Submit News The Clewiston News welcomes submissions from its readers. Opinions, calendar items, stories, ideas and photographs are wel- come. Call (863)983-9148 to reach our newsroom. Items may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed. 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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 other charges are pending. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX) is the second largest tax preparation service company in the United States, with over 5,400 franchised and company- sippany, New Jersey. Io contact the Clewiston Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, call (800) 451-8747 or visit the Jackson Hewitt Web site at www.jacksonhewitt.com. Attempted bank robbery suspect sought by cops 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 identify the suspect, please con- tact Detective John Navarro or Crimestoppers Police F-. 4 -~ ~, wF~'~' E- *~Lt ~ Courtesy photo/Palm Beach Coun- ty Sheriff's Office The bank video camera pho- tographed this man as he attempted to rob the Wash- ington Mutual Bank in Boca Raton on March 14. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477). Lookinfor acreer change%?-.., ^^^^^ Teach! Palm Beach Community College's program can help you become certified to teach middle or high school in Palm Beach County. Transition to Teaching applicants must: Have a bachelors degree (2.8 GPA or higher) Meet requirements in one of the critical shortage areas (math, science, English, special needs) Benefits: w Certification guidance Scholarship opportunities Teaching preparation workshops Mentonng through first year on the job www.pbcc.edu/teacherEd Questions? Call 561-868-3822 bCommunityc aPbPl Beach Communtty College AN NC)LINCIN( ....LaBe'lle No/tn ticis. 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Reed, of the Hendry County Sheriff's Department for his quick response to a structure fire at 513 First Avenue, in Hendry County march 13, at 1:45 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, Sgt. Reed found the occupant trying to fight a fire in her kitchen. Sgt. Reed extinguished the fire, which had started on the occu- pant's stove. The Hendry County Fire Department was dispatched, but the kitchen fire was out when they arrived. There were no injuries to report. Hendry County Sheriff praises Explorers Hendry County Sheriff Ronnie Lee praised members of Explorer Post 642. Sgt. Barbara Brown, senior advisor, and John Nickols, associate advisor, .took the Hendry County Explorers to Bradenton. The Explorers post in Braden- ton sponsored the training exer- cise, which included vehicle traf- fic stops and building searches. The sheriff's department and the Explorers would like to express their gratitude to Plattner Dodge 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 cause, can contact the Hendry County Sheriff's Office at (863) 674-4060 ext. 272 for Steven Von Soosten, captain of the explorers or (863) 673-3974 for Sgt. Barbara Brown, of the sheriff's office. 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Small businesses may apply for a loan of up to $1.5 million if they have suffered substantial economic injury in the aftermath of last year's historic hurricane season. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. These loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits- The interest rate on these loans is 2.9 percent, with a maxi- mum term of 30 years. The SBA determines the amount of eco- nomic injury, the term of each loan and the payment amount, based on the financial circum- stances of each borrower. The deadline to apply for these loans varies by declaration. For Hurricane Charley the deadline is May 13. The deadline for Hurri- cane Frances is June 6. Hurricane Ivan victims have until June 16 and the Hurricane Jeanne dead- line is June 27. Victims with eco- nomic losses from more than one storm are only required to com- plete one loan application. Small businesses interested in applying for assistance can visit SBA representatives at any of the remaining federal/state recovery centers, SBA Disaster Outreach Centers (DOCs) or by calling the SBA at 1-800-359-2227. Business loan applications can also be downloaded from the SBA web- .site at www.sba.gov/disaster . Completed applications from the Peninsula should be mailed to: U. S. Small Business Administration, P.O. Box 621117, Orlando, Florida 32862-1117. Applications from the Panhandle should be mailed to: U. S. Small Business Adminis- tration, P.O. Box 9549, Pensacola, FL 32513-9549. In the aftermath of last year's hurricanes, the SBA has made more than 48,512 disaster loans for more than $1.5 billion throughout the State of Florida; Hurricane Charley 13,688 loans for $437.6 million, Hurri- cane Frances 12,034 loans for $322.2 million, Hurricane Ivan - 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 '0. courtesy pnoto 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. 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March 17,2005 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Outdoor Women's workshop The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) still has room for women 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- ing Skills Introduction to Fly-Fishing Basic Wilderness Survival Skills Boating Basics Outdoor Photography Basics Canoeing/Kayaking Basics Bird Watching Basics o* Florida Whitetails Basic Camping/Backpacking planned Skills Small Game-Hunting Basics The Primitive Chef Basic Personal Safety Skills Basic Wilderness First Aid Talkin' Turkey Introduction to Reading the Woods Introduction to Shooting Sports Hunter Safety Course Black Powder Firearm Basics Introduction to Shotgun Shooting and Hunting Information about the work- shop and registration is on the FWC Web site at MyFWC.com. Also, interested persons can get additional information by calling (850) 41390085. 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 151 128 102 84 46 43 34 33 16 13 1 1 Clewiston High School Athletes Who Placed LongJump 4th Evelyn Thompson 16'2" Shot Put 3rd Nicole Pope -32'l" 100 Meters 2nd Evelyn Thompson - 12.82 400 Meters 4th Mary Hegley 1,600-Meter Relay-4th 4:32 Araceli Sierra Absa Abreu Ivanna Cruz Mary Hegley 400-Meter Realy 5th 53:28 Araceli Sierra Tequila Weston Curtissa Franklin Evelyn Thompson Note to readers Editor's note: Attention Lake age is provided, please e-mail the Okeechobee'area coaches. Your sports information sheets that have communities deserve the best been provided to you to: sports coverage possible for your myoung@newszap.com, or fax area athletes. To ensure this cover- them to (863) 983-7537. I Glades Ford Lincoln.Mercury l F i lEr i Sales & Leasing 800-726-8514 .. robert'(1"gladesmotors.coim AE'rER Y jOU gBRIgGc IN THE ONE... CUSTOM PROCESSING Bring it to Excellent Quality & Prompt Service . 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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- tive on the water is to make sure they are familiar with their equip- ment. 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! 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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- ference in your anchoring deci- sions and techniques along with your bait selection. Mud and vege- tation on the bottom absorb and scatter the sonar signal, which reduces the strength of the return echo. Harder bottoms of shale, rock or coral easily reflect the sonar signal. The difference is easily iden- w mmm--. tifiable on your screen. A soft bot- tom shows as a thin line across the screen while a hard bottom shows as a wide line on the sonar's screen. The absence of fish in an area does not mean anglers should dis- miss the types of underwater struc- tures that are visible on the screen. 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 locations. The next time you are on the water take time to identify under- water structures. If you do you'll be one cast closer to landing the big oneyou've seen in your dreams. Geapi. gHfidatJl sonHewit@ * Our average refund is $400 more than the average IRS refund We find all the tax credits you're entitled to FREE electronic filing with paid tax preparation JACKSON HEWITT_ TAK SUVRI ____ www.jacksonhewitt.com i1S Most offices are independently owned and operated.. 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'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 lings 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. Glades Ford Linco0n-MerOcy C o- ,r-F T-' -' T New. Used & Leased Car Sales 800-7126-8514 Se Habla Espafiol selenei gladesmotors.com People Ybto I J ow, CaG-izg' for Peojp1le You Lodve..... Dietary Full Time Registered Dietician on staff. 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S i i i Sii "l'2Bcustombuilt two : .. -. caaed in t s do esir- Lauren or Melissa 863-946-0511 6-4404 WWW,OAKREALTYiNC.COM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RENTALS SALES CINDY L. ALEXANDER LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER A .,Laris EDIiH MILLER vll"T ii V I : A r rlpt JILL DIlI.LMu i ANOTDI SPENCER .H M675-0500 SREALTY NEW LOCATION! KU I233 N. BRIDGE ST ON THE CORNER OF S |BRIDGE ST & ,- SJr, sJ aWASHINGTON 0/im NO PlPTS. w a, 3+, .cs Askng $329,90O. A]o pIa-t'i. [ ,v.l? wiah thiN propx.va is an additional 6" I I N MOORI I: i with "O'ooEd iit'n crcker totuse I ok n tho 4 t t t6f ] tt i, g [d I,. _, ,,,:i IN PIONEERt -I1 w.1 ....' i ot on 25i lot t acres +: -v '1 details. .H -IN .'I,'" on Nogal r" ,,,,. N CE1 i n ttN g Si ES -2 ossi- StrOt ,, BACK ON THE MARKET! Comtrcidal lot I 'NGl. i i i ..E ot I2x12- with it woxl tour hol'se. Sdlitig -A. 1," 115.0oo. .3,,,,,, I A0,0, SIL N IS 1 OT tonFottril Avenuetwith old hblk "" ,,,. As king $40,000. i LOTON 1DOl..Y AV.-$. I5.000. Make at off.' ,i .T.- .'i. P E tN "- ' ,, .'Ti' .PEMN IN ';..n.. UNI I DER ON R CTI i i Inrieu l athsOn Wont tTau * ~UP.102B mianulacttuedi homn on .i5/ acres s1 his hioe -.ai.ir.s icw ,t 1ir sysLiem i in i i ,,INDiEICONIRACT .I ; i I ,nt'. This otn woMft aIA * 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 , ,, r ,, ,,,,. ,I ,'h 21> lO1 ie7 5i0'S on 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 "^ ..~ ...h. httge * 4.58+h briea it ,, ,,lio ed on Case lotr two homes. $125,000, * 2 2 ., prices in t .. nImprovwd XstLurett & suitabkle for manufactured arsi ill I I a i.',;I l. L 91 UNBE ,llT,,, I L.a-r 1 ML -M * 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 9 1.1 8 t Actes a lUed C ,- r, i oitiLiE eciry'lfiniis ,i 11 .t .. , .r.-.I.[ on ._J,. :.,' '\-f " .tij o 01)1 "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 S SndtI 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 _a i __ . -- U.. 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 s- -,. ,. 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 ghorholU 000 . I -' : ., " 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 ,re, * 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 Cfl. Ta I V" I I 1)6vejopmellt Potential- I ** ^ Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 17, 2005 12 - ------------ I For Crative Tinkers I c wf* i I ( 13 Thursday, March 17,2005 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 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 T ':" ': __ "P C1 0 .4'- A -. a , 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. I. 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 I( 4 S s ,n..". n. 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. HIP & KNEE SURGEON NOW SEEING PATIENTS AT HENDRY REGIONAL Dr: Ed Humbert is a fellowship trained hip and knee surgeon specializing in joint repilacenent andI artlnvscopy of tle hip aund knele. CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT Dr. Ed Humbert Next to Hendry Regional in Suite B 530 W. Sagamore Avenue JOINT IMPLANT SURGEONS Clewiston, FL 33440 http://www.jointimplant.com (863) 983-2896 FLORIDA Age Division - Girls: Blrtth-.lno. 12-23nto, 2-3yr, 4-6yr, 7-9yr. 10.l2yr, 13-15yr 16 up. Boys: Birlth.2yr. & 3-5yr. 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'pare Wbs 'BaKed ChicIKen GPE'T BA-AKEprY, COFTTEE 4-BEERP DOWNTOWN PAHOKEE .CALL FOR PICK-UP 924-0000 7:00am to 7:00 pm six days, closed Sunday: I Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 17,2005 Landowners, Developers, Ranchers and Farmers We Buy Cabbage Palms and Pine Timber Statewide Palms, Inc. 863-675-4844 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 17, 2005 Glance Continued From Page 1 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. Rainbow Trails helps kids heal The Hope Hospice Rainbow Trails Camp for bereaved children 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. . COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF RENTAL ... Daily Rental Weekend Specials $8.50 per day* Choose from a variety of vehicles $18.95** & up' 1-800-573-7983 www.gladesmotors.com "Friday 4 p.m. Monday 8 a.m. 50 miles Free. Over 50 miles .20 a mile. "50 miles Free. Over 50 miles .20 a mile L-- .- .1-------- --- 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. as aww e w 0 /'.*//. m( r& -Daily Specials- Tuesday Perm Day r j) Wednesday Color Day /" Thursday n Senior Citizen Day Friday $2 off Manicures Saturday ~ $3 off Pedicures ,,tf.; 9953-8004 O-f 509 ,da '/L. Law Offices of Robert L. Vaughn, P.A. I a 5 . '-4 8 e At the movies ... Central Elementary School students recently enjoyed a movie night. Hicks Continued From Page 4 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 Continued From Page 1 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. Taylor 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. A representative from the office of U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings 4 Since 7929 -Royal's FURNITURE APPLIANCES & BEDDING 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. iuna IS MlIt Tmtwl IM NedlBrool k OnidS $S3 5-Plece SIt iellalliSl$59915 Soyas ) -oS~q'aM i !^^^^*l3U 112 W.C. Owen 530 Main St. Clewiston, FL 33440 LaBelle, FL 33975 (863) 902-9211 (863) 675-7719 CASH NOW FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS, (800) 794-7310 . J.G. Wentworth means CASH NOW for Structured Settlements! ', I ALL AROUND CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING, INC. COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Roofs Remodeling ngles Concrete etal .* All types of construction OFFICE: 863.675.6321 FAX: 863.675.3967 Re- Shi .... "M. Lic#RB29003105 . Happy Birthday Jada Pope! Could it be I'm THREE We Love Yot S. mrn Dad, [ sisters & , & brothers .- -: . A. -A.A.A.A A. 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Advertiser assumes responsi- bility for all statements, names and content of an ad, and assumes responsibility for any claims against Independent Newspapers. All advertising is subject to publisher's approval. The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any or all copy, and to insert above the copy the word advertisement'. All ads accepted are subject to credit approval. All ads must conform to Independent Newspapers'- style and are restricted to their proper classifications. Some classified categories require advance payment. These classifications are denoted with an asterisk *. 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! Lake Placid, FL 11AM, Sat Mar 26 443.9+/- Total Acres 3 Tracts Offered in 16 Parcels. Preview: 1- 5PM, Sat. 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Our community newspapers which include Caloosa Belle and the Immokalee Bulletin have opportunities for the right indi- viduals seeking an exciting career in advertising. The ideal candidates will pos- 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 Reading a newspaper helps you understand the world around you. No wonder newspaper read- ers are more successful people i' Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or gar- age? Advertise your yard sale In the classlfieds and make your clean up a breeze Employmen Ful imej'B ' NOW HIRING 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) Employment l 1200 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 Find It faster. Sell It sooner In the classifieds. ~~II v--- ElIfiM 100*-/a / mon-Fr 8 a ri 5 p.m. / MortrtFi v -rdpm / Saturday 8- 30 a non I ,. / ,' Monday . tr. pb ...u n >.--: . " Ge@. The GEO Group, Inc. 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 SEOE, M/F/V/H , L N4 Op ir Thursday, March 17, 2005 g nivreS the commune bee Employment1 Fl imeu~-^i m Employment Full ie 205u Garage - Yard Sale "I I Garage Yard Sale Employment FulTimelffB ! Empomn n i hT d M h 17 2005 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee sru ay, arc , Em j.} THE SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA 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. 4 1 11 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. A EOE< A V<[EEEE<<< 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. Ump 2 dHENDRY REGIONAL :: MEDICAL CENTER Registered ,Nures *Full time Med.iSurg. 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, FL RN . 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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. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Turn your trash to treasure with an ad in the classi- fieds. 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 20 ~iup~ MLS r ~~~1I? . - \ - 371 70061855 _t Imses-Sale I HousesSale BI Huss Sa I aIHusa I u Sale I ------ ---- I Houses-Sale , h l_ L .ll i.i lb 'Ir ,rm ll l... Il- c i it i i i ruH l 11i1. . I ,A l > I _ll[ I -l | i ,I lk i il' S -'it II' t l ill li k 'k [s i i i' ll ll l h i i I I , Thursday, March 17, 2005 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 I* cert. n isoniallyv"' - , $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 . -- 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 I y. ,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 " * BuEine-" Pi''c "i! . Comr,.: rci;aLi Property i. q onulos : Townhouse, f'-enl .'. Farm Prupiex/ aRent ' Horse- R ni .,r La.ind Renm *ResorI P~rer,:- Rer: Roorinlii ... 'i r-;oorl: to rienl ': Storage 'Spce - Rent ''r. 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 arli I. i king Real Estate Business Places-; Sale Commercial Property Sale ii. Condo ToV j ilo .-.e, '3 ,ile I i',- Farm- Saleh I'" H'u,,> Sa;, ', Hunerig Proper'y in rinestnlmeni SProp ./ Sale 1.' Lard S :,le COm Loi S.jle ' Open House 10'1) Gut of St:le - Property Sale I,' Properly I n peclion i:I''l Real Elnt.Ilt WVanVdJ I'. Re-nnit Property Sale i.i':-ite .rae Spare 1,:1r ', 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 r *- I \.. ..' i L i\ I 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 I I'l 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 Ii- - 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. -II RS NEEDED d Cultural Arts ested please call 3-1160 I i 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 * i I. 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'( II I - 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. Ie 2020 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. [Mbie.Hoe -- - ,'a " 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 Recreation I 10iii0 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 Place your ad online at http://www2.newszap.com/ classfl.html or mailto: classad@newszap.com 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. I CmIrsR I 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. I *e I I 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 L i'i'1AWI'. 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 I *.t-Rpir I PcupTu c Ik 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 IS o r Uii 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 kiii A Public Notice 5005 State Public - Legal Notice 5500 I bo II 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 I 3 Pb ic o ice I Pb ic o ice 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; . 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 . M. 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 580102 CGS 3/17,24/05 Do-It-Yourself Ideas Trestle Desk This trestle desk project is perfect for do-it-your- selfers who want to organize their home office space. Full-size traceable patterns and straightforward con- struction techniques simplify assembly, and special instructions on attaching edge veneer will help even novices achieve professional results. The project measures about 38 inches tall by 42 inches wide by 24 inches deep. Trestle Desk plan (No. 435) ... $8.95 Desks Package (No. C77) Four other projects ... $24.95 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 clip & send w/ check to: include your name, U-Bild Features address and the name o P.O. Box 2383 this newspaper. Allow Van Nuys, CA 91409 1-2 weeks for delivery. Or call (800) 82-U-BILD [tO u-bildncom S Money Back Guarantee 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. 559716 CB/CGS 3/17,24,31/2005 % fi I Vansl Rblaic Cari I5BoatEs Four Wheel Drive 403.5 I Gol tart 22 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 17,2005 C .~ %lw IT I r .w' -? Si 4 -l l^a^AV 9. a anv %nl n wn, I^B ~ nt%2Iar^^-^^^^^^tinq ;a^u^ ^^ ^^*lomw a-%^l'^^^^*^ B Vehicles Up to 50-70% off original Prices 52nd C(redIt iVo Cr7edit WVe wll iSav e thee flank On -Stte Apprc'o ving Applications a Bring Current: Paycheck Stub, Home Phone Bill, ,Drivers License & Check Book 05 TAUJ RUS SE Viii i^^(E^kir i f Jla< . laS! !l Their Loss Is your Gain! $59 down* delivers with payments starting at $79 per month"* Bad credit, no credit? Let us help! We will have a special aznJfal and bank representaflres on the premises approving apple atiols. $1,000 CASH! B M i iii offl rigial riee'8i(f nyou[ are. *t Iul evr Se 0 n id r ng aU ''r e ic e . eaie tanhs We will pay you $1,000 CASH# If we can't get you financed Into a vehicle during this event! T ibisA S- ATURDAY MARCH 11TH MARCHI18TH 1,0AM-8PM IDAM-5PM 4x2 SuperCab qtad jv cfn 1,585 cash due Drive a Little...Save a Lot! at signing after 525 NW AVE. L BELLE GLADE $2,000 cash back Toll-Free Hotline (800)579-0846 includes security deposit exclude's acquisition fee www.gladesmotors.com taxes,title and license fees. *AUl' oalt- u approved at edi. wUii. Oi9 dow t plus iuiastftle eti, '" iiamplt: 100 U Fd Tu Sale Price l Pn 3.7T3l,$79 m for s mos.i' t0. APR.Ri 0 down payment puiu tax. bto amount financed $3.2 plus tax. Subject to credit approval & prior sale. Subject tolenders Balappraal. A select few veld-les wtill be ditaetted S-70P oft oriaMl MA8BRP. # Ouatteed fliMnaing to all ustlomer who are M rrently employed full time with a minlimumn urcme of $1.00 motnly and can pr nide any documents required by lender. Additaal down payment may be require for rCedil 4plpr iial I 413*O liO kleptiofl uslyf. t axt, tIt ll, 48,9 payment li on 72 3ustllt loeas. wbth $300 down. tax.tasand title.. Lea. e payments arie tlustrated ntid alculateed based n torrent Incentlyea at tme of publication. Musttinance with Ford Credit.lPayments may ineree SdeAr ease based on new tmeuteifaemoImc M e Net l leseer quality for Frd iCredit Red Carpet Lease. im payments higher snme lower'. 1hkenew recall delivery triam dealer stock by 49 05 See dealer for qmalfiratmons and complete detail Our last 52" Television winner was Kelley Parson of Clewiston. Who will be our next winner?. 2 Jennifer Stanton, Salesperson at Glades Ford Lincoln Mercury, pictured with Kelley Parson. SMiss. Parson was the winner of a 52" Big Screen T.V for the month of January. Glades Ford P1 A T T fTIw uiO Lincoln Mercury salespeople go :IT COULD BE YOU! " I- L c I I- I ), I- [ r a a a a a a the extra mile for their customer REGISTER TO WIN A 52" TELEVISION Fill out this form and present it, upon your arrival to Glades Ford Lincoln Mercury. No purchase necessary. 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