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At a Glance

Open house
An open house is planned
for viewing the new Hendry
County Economic Develop-
ment Council offices located in
the Greater LaBelle Chamber of
Commerce building, 125 E.
Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle
on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5:30-
7 p.m. Please RSVP if you plan
to attend by calling 675-6007.

Harvest
fun festival
First Christian Church, 201
N. Francisco Street, will be con-
ducting its annual Harvest fun
festival for all young people on
Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5:30-
7:30 .p.m., according to Jackie
Miller, minister. The menu is
pizza, soda and dessert and
there will be games and lots of
fun for everyone! Lisa Castel-
lanos and Kathleen Thomp-
son, youth sponsors, are the
coordinators of this event. Fol-
lowing the festival there will be
a hayride around town from
7:30-8:15 p.m. The harvest fun
festival and hayride is free for
all the youth of the community.

Bake sale
Lake Harbor Methodist
Church is having their bake
sale and the order deadline is
Oct. 31. To pick up or drop off
order forms, contact
Stephanie Schneider at 983-
3613 or (239) 229-6385.

Halloween bingo
Halloween bingo is brought
to you by the Southern Bacon 4-
H Club on Oct. 31 from 3-5 p.m.r
at the Clewiston Youth Center.
Cost is $3 to play. Come enjoy
refreshments exciting games of
bingo. Win prizes and candy.

Seventh Annual
Christmas Bazaar
Saint Martin's Church, 207
North W. C. Owens Avenue in
Clewiston, celebrates its' Sev-
enth Annual Christmas Bazaar
Nov. 12, from 9 anm. to 2 p.m.
This event will include fresh
baked goods cakes, cookies,
candies (buy now and freeze for
the holidays) hand-sewed,
hand-crocheted and hand-knit-
ted items works of art by our
local artisans and craft persons
- special gifts for special peo-
ple one of a kind items that
are labors of love and reflect
thoughtful givers at this special
season. Food pantry items -
canned good and edibles pre-
pared and put up for those con-
noisseurs who appreciate spe-
cial food items to serve at the
holiday or anytime. Brunswick
Stew with a barbecue pork
sandwich with tea or coffee
from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. -
prepared by our local expert
chef Jack Davis. This special
culinary delight is $7 and has
always been a sell-out item.
Come early so you won't be dis-
appointed. For more informa-
tion, contact the church office at
983-7960.

See Glance Page 10


Thursday, october 27, 2005


Wilma brings devastation


At least 94
homes destroyed
By Bill Fabian
CLEWISTON Hurricane
Wilma made an early Monday
morning approach to South
Florida, making landfall just
south of Naples, and blasting
northeast directly through
Clewiston, as the devastating
eye wall battered the city for a
total of 43 minutes, and with


the devastating winds lasting
more than eight hours.
Many residents evacuated,
hundreds were housed in emer-
gency shelters, and many more
weathered the storm in their
homes. It has been reported by
the state of Florida's Urban
Search and Rescue (USAR)
response task force that at least
94 homes were destroyed in
and among the adjacent areas
'of Clewiston.
Immediately following the


storm, the USAR began search
and rescue efforts to provide
emergency care services and to
asses storm damage, and was
able to confirm on Tuesday
morning that no major injuries
or deaths had been reported,
and that 94 homes had suffered
moderate to high levels of dam-
age.
According to USAR Deputy
IC Response Commander
Lorien Mock, the storm caused
multiple down-blasts and possi-


ble tornadoes to the area,
which was shaken from the
early morning hours until
approximately 2 p.m. when
emergency crews were able to
begin recovery efforts.
"The USAR crews have fin-
ished assessing the Clewiston
area, and will search the outly-
ing areas within Hendry and
Glades Counties in the next few
days," said Mock. "Fortunately,
there have been no casualties
to report," he said. Early reports


Aftermath: Wilma's path


INI/Mark Young
Clewiston was one of the hardest hit areas in the state following Hurricane Wilma's arrival to South Florida. Clewis-
ton suffered plenty of wind damage, but was also drenched by torrential rains. :


Hurricane Wilma ripped the skin right off of downtown
businesses.


Deoris tell on top of parKed vehicles, as residents triea
to figure out the safest place to park against a hurri-
cane coming in from the west coast.


It took hundreds of years
to grow, but it only took
the strength of Hurricane
Wilma to bring it down as
this once proud giant
took up new residence in
the middle of the road.


Lake Level


16.03
Feet
above sea
level


Index


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Opinion ............ .4
School ............ .7
Sports ............ .12
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from Florida officials estimated
six deaths related to Hurricane
Wilma throughout Florida.
Rumors were rampant ol
wanton violence and looting
and an imposed martial law, all
of which did not happen,
according to Chief Don Gutshall
of the Clewiston Police Depart-
ment. "We had one incident
involving a few individuals who
did try to enter a business dur-

See Wilma- Page 10


Officials


assess


damage

By Bill Fabian
CLEWISTON Lieutenant
Governor Toni Jennings arrived in
Clewiston Tuesday afternoon to
survey storm damage from Hurri-
cane Wilma and brief city and
county officials as to the short-and
long-term efforts by the state of
Florida during recovery efforts in
the coming months.
The Lt. Governor arrived by
helicopter with the U.S. Army
National Guard to meet with city
and county officials at the city's
utilities building, which is operat-
ing with electricity by generator
power. Also attending was Repre-
sentative Mark Foley, who
announced plans for recovery
funding and food aid for Glades
area residents.
Lt. Governor Jennings was
able to survey the damage in
Clewiston from aerial views from
the helicopter.
"I saw a very large number of
instances of roof damage, as well
as a lot of signs of flooding. There
seems to be much more damage
in this area than the other areas I
was able to see so far," said Lt.
Governor Jennings.
According to Lt Governor Jen-
nings, the most pressing need for
the people is that of food supply
to those who lost food in the
storm, and are in need of financial
support for food and supplies.
"We are awaiting federal
authorization to begin the distri-
bution of temporary food stamps,
which I should hear back for
within a day or two," said Lt. Gov-
ernor Jennings. "I expect that the
food stamps should be available
for distribution, possibly as early
as Thursday," she said.
Lt. Governor Jennings was
briefed by Hendry County Com-
missioner and Clewiston Utilities
Director Kevin McCarthy, who has
been on constant patrol for
power restoration efforts.
"The utilities department has
been all over town assessing the
damage, and finding out what we
need to do to get power up and
running, and at this point there is
an estimate of approximately one
to two weeks before power will
be fully restored," he said.
Despite major flooding in the
downtown area and throughout
all residential areas, as well as
See Visit -Page 10


Glades area was prepared


By Bill Fabian
CLEWISTON Even four
named storms roaring through
the South Florida area in 2004
did not cause quite the stir
Wilma has since her initial pro-
jected path was released via
broadband Internet and 24-
hour telecasts declared South
Florida as the prime target of
the most powerful hurricane in
recorded history.
None of the storms of the
now-infamous 2004 hurricane
season were quite as surprising
or teasing as Wilma, who intro-
duced herself as a "tropical
storm" on a slow, sleepy Tues-
day afternoon.
Segue to Wednesday, Oct.
19, when residents were


shocked to hear that Wilma
was a category five hurricane
with a projected path drawn to
meander down U.S. 27 from
Moore Haven to Clewiston,
then continue to Belle Glade
and make a timely, welcome
exit over the eastern Florida
coast sometime late Monday
afternoon.
Yes, not only was this hurri-
cane the strongest and most
powerful storm on record, but
renowned and venerated fore-
casters like Max Mayfield pre-
dicted that the storm was to
make a slightly less-than-wel-
come stopover in the South.
Lake region, which would end
up feeling more like an unso-
licited hit and run attack when


the deadly wind and rains rip
through the area.
So, one must react. Of
course, the surrounding region
was very recently argued to
have been prone to extensive
flooding in the event of a Cate-
gory III-V event, which Wilma
promised to flirt with during her
sojourn to southern Florida.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
promised that the Herbert
Hoover Dike had been closely
examined and was proven to
withstand any type of hurricane
available, from any category
allowable by Saffir-Simpson et
al., etc.
Evacuation was certainly a
See Damage Page 10


INI/Bill Fabian
Short and simple
A short and simple message awaits Hurricane Wilma's
arrival to Clewiston. "Pray" says it all and while Wilma
devastated structures, no fatalities have been reported.


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Submitted to INI/Karen Melissa De Castro
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Juno Beach, Florida are proad to
announce the engagement of
their daughter Karen Melissa De
Castro to Gonzalo Lopez Jordan
of Miami Beach,Florida.
The prospective groom is the
son of Maria A. Videla and the
late Ernesto Lopez Jordan of
Mendoza, Argentina.
The wedding is planned for


Nov. 26, 2005 in Coral Gables,
Florida at the Biltmore Hotel
(www.KarenandGonzalo.com).
The Bride-to-be is a 1997
graduate of Glades Day School.
She graduated from Furman Uni-
versity in 2001. She is employed
as a manager with Credit Suisse.
The groom holds a Doctorate
in Law and is a graduate of Uni-
versita degli Studi di Piso in Italy.
He also graduated from La Uni-
versidad de Oviedo in Spain with
a second law degree and MBA.
He is employed as a Financial
Consultant with Smith Barney.
After the wedding, the couple
will reside in Miami Beach, Flori-
da.


Farm Bureau honors


members at meeting


ORLANDO Farm Bureau
members from across the state
gathered at the Walt Disney World
Coronado Springs Resort for the
Florida Farm Bureau Federation's
64th annual meeting Oct. 12-14.
Highlighting the event was the
presentation of awards to agricul-
tural leaders.
Florida Farm Bureau Federa-
tion's highest honor, the Distin-
guished Service to Agriculture
Award, was presented to Ben
Whitty and Bob Searcy, both of
Madison County.
Whitty, a resident of Lee, Fla.,
retired from the University of
Florida in May 2005. He conduct-
ed research on tobacco produc-
tion, supervised the evaluation of
peanut breeding lines and provid-
ed leadership for graduate pro-
grams.
Searcy has been a leader of the
Madison County Farm Bureau for
more than 50 years, serving at var-
ious times as president, vice presi-
dent, secretary and treasurer as
well as a member of the board.
Florida Farm Bureau Federa-
tion honored Sen. Rod Smith, D-
Gainesville, Rep. Sheri Mclnvale,
D-Orlando, Rep. Frank Attkisson,
R-Kissimmee, and Rep. Dwight
Stansel, D-Live Oak, as Legislators
of the Year for outstanding work
on behalf of Florida agriculture
during the 2005 session of the
Florida Legislature.
Brad and Shannon Etheridge
of Levy County drove away in a
new Dodge Ram quad cab truck
as winners in the Florida Out-
standing Young Farmer and
Rancher (YF&R) competition,
courtesy of Southern Farm
Bureau Casualty Insurance Com-
pany. They will also receive $500
and an expense-paid trip to the
American Farm Bureau annual
meeting Jan. 8-11, 2006 in
Nashville, Tenn., where they will
represent Florida in the national
YF&R competition. The winner of
the national competition will
receive a Dodge Ram 3500 Quad
Cab 4x4 SLT pickup and an Arctic
Cat(r) 454 4x4 ATV, courtesy of
the Dodge division of Daimler
Chrysler.
Ila Crocker of Hillsborough
County won the Young Farmer
and Rancher Discussion Meet and
will compete in the American
Farm Bureau YF&R Discussion
Meet at the American Farm


Bureau Annual Meeting in
Nashville. The discussion meet
provides a forum for young farm-
ers and ranchers to demonstrate
their ability to express ideas and
opinions on major agricultural
issues. Crocker received a Honda
4x4 ATV and $500, courtesy of
Southern Farm Bureau Life Insur-
ance Company.
Jeffrey Hamrick of Madison
County was the winner of the
Farm Bureau Excellence in Agri-
culture Award. He received a
$1,200 check and will compete at
the national competition in
Nashville. This program offers an
opportunity for young farmers
and ranchers who do not derive
the majority of their income from
an ownedagricultural operation
to earn recognition. Participants
are judged on their involvement
in agriculture, leadership ability
and involvement and participa-
tion in Farm Bureau and other
service and community organiza-
tions.
Stephanie Lanier of Polk Coun-
ty was the winner of the Youth
Speech Contest. Contestants
addressed the topic: "How can
agriculturalists assure future avail-
ability of natural resources?"
Lanier received $500 and a plaque
-recognizing her achievement.
Richard Royal of Umatilla
received the Certified Crop Advi-
sor Award presented jointly by the
Florida Farm Bureau Federation
and the. Florida Certified Crop
Advisor Program. Certified Crop
Advisers assist producers in mak-
ing decisions that are agronomi-
cally, economically and environ-
mentally sound. Royal is a crop
advisor and sales representative
in Umatilla. He received a plaque
and $500.
Thirty-three of the state's
County Farm Bureaus were hon-
ored for superior work in the five
program categories, which
include Organization & Manage-
ment, Legislative/Policy Imple-
mentation, Educational/Agricul-
ture promotion, Public Relations
and Leadership Development.
Chris Kauffmann, a staff writer
for the Orlando Business Journal,
formerly a reporter for the Scripps
Treasure Coast Newspapers, and
Nikki Waller of the Miami Herald's
Broward bureau were honored as
Newspersons of the Year for out-
standing coverage of agriculture.


Lebriente D. Ash
Navy Seaman Apprentice
Lebriente D. Ash, son of Belinda
L. and Lee I. Ash of Moore
Haven, Fla., recently completed
U.S. Navy basic training at
Recruit Training Command,
Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week pro-
gram, Ash completed a variety
of training, which included
classroom study and practical
instruction on naval customs,
first aid, firefighting, water safety
and survival, and shipboard and
aircraft safety. An emphasis was
also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot
camp is "Battle Stations". This
exercise gives recruits the skills
and confidence they need to
succeed in the fleet. "Battle Sta-
tions," is designed to galvanize
the basic warrior attributes of
sacrifice, dedication, teamwork
and endurance in each recruit
through the practical applica-
tion of basic Navy skills and the
core values of Honor, Courage
and Commitment. Its distinctly
"Navy" flavor was designed to
take into account what it means
to be a Sailor. Ash is a 2005 grad-
uate of Moore Haven High
School of Moore Haven, Fla.


Purchasing an Indian River
Lagoon specialty license plate
for your vehicle does much
more than just paying a registra-
tion fee. You are helping to
restore a 156-mile-long water-
way by contributing to local
environmental protection and
restoration efforts for the
Lagoon.
The Indian River Lagoon
license plate was the 16th most
popular of the state's 91 author-
ized plates last year. Four million
dollars has been raised from the
sale of the plate since it's incep-
tion in 1996.
Fifteen dollars from the sale
of each lagoon license plate are
combined with funding from
other sources and used to
restore and protect the lagoon,
which is considered the most
diverse estuary in North Ameri-
ca. No administrative salaries or
studies are paid from license
plate revenue. The Florida
Department of Transportation
collects the license fees then
makes it available to the South
Florida Water Management Dis-
trict, which provides funding to
qualified applicants.
This year, three Martin Coun-
ty projects totaling $74,975 were
selected by the District. These
projects include native plantings


Chance D. Cline
Navy Seaman Apprentice
Chance D. Cline, son of Kara A.
and Earl D. Cline of Moore
Haven, Fla., recently completed
U.S. Navy basic training at
Recruit Training Command,
Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week pro-
gram, Cline completed a variety
of training, which included
classroom study and practical
instruction on naval customs,
first aid, firefighting, water safety
and survival, and shipboard and
aircraft safety. An emphasis was
also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot
camp is "Battle Stations". This
exercise gives recruits the skills
and confidence they need to
succeed in the fleet. "Battle Sta-
tions" is designed to galvanize
the basic warrior attributes of
sacrifice, dedication, teamwork
and endurance in each recruit
through the practical applica-
tion of basic Navy skills and the
core values of Honor, Courage
and Commitment. Its distinctly
"Navy" flavor was designed to
take into account what it means
to be a Sailor. Cline is a 2005
graduate of Moore Haven High
School of Moore Haven, Fla.


Obituaries


Emma Mae Mann
Emma Mae Mann, 87, of
Palmdale, passed away Oct. 17,
2005 in Palmdale. She was born
June 30, 19.18 in Orlando County
Florida to Nathan and Laura
Mac (Keen) Snow Blount. Dur-
ing WWII, she served in the
Army, serving stateside trans-
porting troops. On June 6, 1947
she married Cleetis Mann in St.
Cloud, Florida. They lived there
since 1976. He preceded her in
death Oct. 2, 1987. She loved her
grandchildren and was a devot-
ed granny. She attended the
Palmdale Baptist Church in
Palmdale.
She is survived by sons,
Thomas W. Mann, of Palmdale,
and Timothy Mann and his wife
Gail of Arcadia; five grandchil-
dren and six great-grandchil-
dren.
Funeral Services were Thurs-
day, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. at the
Palmdale Baptist Church, with
Rev. Jimmy Snell officiating.
Burial in Ortona Cemetery,
Ortona. All arrangements by


Akins-Davis Funeral Homes, Inc.

Robert A. Johnston
Robert A. Johnston, 76, of
Sun City, AZ died Oct. 18, 2005.
He was born
in Ogden, "
Utah and
moved to Sun "
City in 1993 J
after retiring
from Berg
Electric, in Los '
Angeles in
1991. He is
survived by his Robert A.
wife Shirley, Johnston
son Dirk, and
two grandchildren, Nicole and
Arian of Palm Springs, CA.;
brother Bill Johnston of
Phoenix, sisters Beverly Bailey
of Phoenix and Johnnie Fenster-
maker of Ogden, Utah. Bob was
an avid golfer and has made
many friends in Arizona. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contribu-
tions can be made to: Hospice
of the Valley at 1510 East Flower
Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.5656.


on Bird Island by Audubon of
Martin County, sewer hook-up at
the Girl Scout Camp in Jonathan
Dickenson State Park by the
Loxahatchee River District, and
treatment of non-native plant
species on preservation lands
including Seabranch State Pre-
serve, St. Lucie Inlet State Park
and Blowing Rocks Preserve by
the Nature Conservancy.
In St. Lucie County, the Dis-
trict allocated funds for two
projects totaling $47,102 that
include removal of exotic plant
growth, the replanting of native
vegetation, building a
fishing/observation pier by the
Mosquito Control District and
the planting of red mangroves
on two spoil islands by the Envi-
ronmental Learning Center.
In Palm Beach County,
$74,003 will be available for
Indian River Lagoon restoration
projects. The District is seeking
Request for Proposals for proj-
ects that will help the health of
the lagoon in Palm Beach Coun-
ty. The proposals will be accept-
ed beginning October 10th until
November 7th. The money from
the specialty plates sold in Palm
Beach County will be distributed
to agencies that are working to
"Help Restore a National Trea-
sure, the Indian River Lagoon".


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CLEWISTON Furniture that
was purchased for the Hendry
County Regional Medical Center
lobby by the H.R.M.C. Auxiliary
was made possible by the hard-
working volunteers within the
hospital. The auxiliary has sup-
plied various items for H.R.M.C.
including medical and surgical
equipment. The volunteers pro-
vide their time and energy to the
hospital and perform a variety of
duties.
But their central activity
revolves around the gift shop, a
small store within the hospital
that offers several different pick-
me-up shopping opportunities for
those currently in the hospital for
various reasons. The gift shop is
run .by the volunteers and the pro-
ceeds from the shop go back into
the hospital to purchase items
normally outside of the range of
the hospital's normal budget.
This includes the new lobby
furniture and other items the vol-
unteers feel the hospital needs in
terms of small updates.
The auxiliary of Hendry
Regional Medical Center consists
of approximately 10 volunteers
who provide their services as fre-
quently as their schedules will
allow. These dedicated women,
recognized primarily by their pink
smocks, work behind the scenes


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and are not often in the limelight.
During National Volunteer Week;
however, the hospital hosts an
auxiliary tea, and employees
.rotate through to thank the volun-
teers for their hard work and con-
tributions. During the tea, the
ladies are also provided with gifts
in token of the hospital's appreci-
ation.
Although they are located
most often in the gift shop, the
auxiliary has offered their assis-


tance in other departments as
well. They may be seen folding
towels; offering directions, or
making copies. The auxiliary uses
proceeds from the gift shop to
make purchases for the hospital.
In prior years, purchases have
included surgical blood pressure
monitors and bed-chairs for fami-
ly members. If you visit the hospi-
tal lobby, you can admire their
most recent purchases the
beautiful, new furniture, lamps


and other amenities.
"These volunteers represent
our hospital in the most cheerful,
helpful and friendliest manner,
said HRMC Director of Human
Resources, Rodney Larson.
"Patients, visitors, hospital per-
sonnel, and other volunteers are
treated with courtesy and respect
all times. The auxiliary is truly an
asset to Hendry Regional Medical
Center. Thank you Ladies Auxil-
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When the chips are down,


the Buffalo is empty


By Pastor John Hicks
First United Methodist Church
There's nothing like stepping in
a warm cow pie to realize that
some life experiences really stink.
Super-size it
and you have a
buffalo chip
experience.
There's a
story of a little
bird that got
caught in a
freeze and
couldn't fly. He
was about to John
freeze to death Hicks
on the ground Hicks
when a buffalo
came by and dropped a big pie
right on him.
I don't know about you, but I
can relate to that experience.
Things are going rough and just
when I think things can't get any
worse plop a big stinky situa-
tion is dropped on me.
I would like to say that God
makes life easy for all those who
love Him, but it simply is not true.
Life happens. And sometimes life
can be terribly, terribly difficult -
even for those who love Jesus.
Most of the time we take life for
granted and view it as a given. And
within life there are cow pie and
buffalo chip experiences. For many
it's not so much that we "have life
to live" as that "we have to live life."
But let's get back to the little
bird. Covered with the steaming
buffalo chip up to his neck, he
began to warm up. Feeling a lot bet-
ter, the bird began to shift around,
and then burst out in song. A pass-
ing fox happened to hear him and
plucked him out of the pile.
The moral of this little tale is that
being dumped on isn't necessarily
a bad thing, and being pulled out of


a situation isn't always the best
thing for us.
Sometimes we will go through a
difficult experience and it will make
us stronger. Often we'll have a new
appreciation for our family and
friends. More often than not, we'll
grow to rely on the promises of
God. Jesus has told us, "In this
world you will have trouble. But
take heart! I have overcome the
world." (John 16:33)
We cannot know all of God's
plan and purpose, but this we can
know: Life is hard, but God is good,
because life with God is filled with
promise, and in Him we have a
Friend who is able to help us be
more than conquerors in life's situ-
ations. (Romans 8:37-38)
So, what are we to do when we
step in life's cow pies or get
dumped on? We are to go on. We
are to do what we can do. We pick
up the pieces and go forward the
best we can, trusting that God, fam-
ily, and friends will help us through
it all. We take inventory and realize
anew the really important things
and people in our life and embrace
them. We turn to God and trust in
His providence.
I can relate well to this anony-
mous quote: "I asked God for
strength that I might achieve; I was
made weak that I might learn
humbly to obey. I asked for health
that I might do great things; I was
given infirmity that I might do better
things. I asked for riches that I might
be happy; I was given poverty that I
might be wise. I asked for all things
that I.might enjoy life; I was given
life that I might enjoy all things. I got
nothing that I asked for but every-
thing I had hoped for. Despite
myself, my prayers were answered.
I am, among all people, most richly
blessed."
Be most richly blessed.


Pet Corner


Q: Dear Doc Savvy. I am a new
cat owner, and I am very surprised
to see that my cat Kujo seems to
sleep an awful lot. Does this mean
there is something wrong with
him? Do I need to take him to the
vet? James K. in Belle Glade.
A: Hello James K! That is a
great question. A domesticated,
well cared for cat with little to
worry about can sleep 15 to possi-
bly 18 hours a day. This can be
very normal indeed. However if
you think that Kujo is not feeling
well, certainly take him to your
veterinarian for a check up. This
way you can be sure, and not have
any worries yourself. Take care
James K and best wishes, Doc
Savvy.
Q: Dear Doc Savvy. Hello Doc,
my name is Carlos. I have a new
Pit-bull puppy, and I was told I
needed to have his ears trimmed.
Is it something I have to do?
A: Carlos, I am so happy you
asked that question! No, it is NOT
something you have to, need to,
or are supposed to do at all! Trim-
ming or cutting ears for certain
breeds is an old fashioned cos-
metic thing that at one time was
considered the thing to do. Today
it is something that is frowned
upon. Also it is against the law to
perform this surgery in the United


Doc Savvy
Kingdom and Canada. Legislation
to make this procedure illegal in
the United States is expected
sometime in 2006. So in other
words, Carlos, save your money! It
is a costly and painful experience
for both dog and owner. Use
those funds to make sure your
puppy is fully vaccinated and pro-
tected against disease instead.
Hope that helps Carlos! Take care,
Doc Savvy.
E-mail your pet questions to
DocSavvy@aol.com and check
out your answers weekly in The
Pet Corner. Be sure to.tune into
The Savvy Vet Show each Thurs-
day at 10:30 am on 93.5 FM The
Big Dawg.


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On Thursday, October 20,
Clewiston Post Office was present-
ed with "The Best of the Best"
award, in a ceremony held in West
Palm Beach.
The post office is graded sort of
like the schools. delivery confirma-
tion, sick leave usage, safety and
revenue are a few of the categories.
In all of the 334 through 339


TALLAHASSEE Florida
continues to lead the nation in
the number of new jobs created
while the unemployment rate
was once again the lowest
recorded in the history of the
series using the-current method-
ology (series begins in 1976.)
The number of unemployed has
not been this low since.Novem-
ber of 2000. Initial claims for
unemployment were down by
50 percent compared to last
year.
The state's seasonally adjust-
ed September 2005 unemploy-
ment rate was 3.5 percent, down
from the revised rate of 3.6 per-
cent in July and down by 1.3 per-
centage points from 4.8 percent
year ago.
Florida's seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate for Septem-
ber 2005 was 1.6 percentage
points lower than the national
rate of 5.1 percent.
In September 2005, seasonal-
ly adjusted nonagricultural
employment grew by 277,700
jobs over the year, growing at 3.7
percent, more than twice the
national rate. The national rate


area codes which are about 98
post offices, the Clewiston Post
Office ranked #1 for the fiscal year
2005.
This would not have been pos-
sible if it wasn't for the great job
and effort and hardworking clerk,
carriers, management and espe-
cially to those customers that
helped attain this award.


of growth was 1.6 percent for
the same period.
Florida continues to see the
rate of job growth exceed other
comparable states. Based on
data from August 2005, the latest
month for which comparable
data are available from other
states, Florida led all states in the
number of new jobs created and
had the fastest rate of annual job
growth among the 10 most pop-
ulous states.
Solid growth continued in
Manufacturing, which gained
4,800 jobs (+1.2 percent) over
the year. Durable goods manu-
facturing gained 5,500 jobs,
mainly in transportation equip-
ment manufacturing (+2,600
jobs, +6.3 percent). The manu-
facturing industry has gained
jobs for 17 of the past 18 months
The Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-
Miami Beach MSA led the state in
employment growth (+71,500
jobs, +3.1 percent), followed by
the Orlando and Tampa-St.
Petersburg-Clearwater MSAs
with over-the-year job growth in
September 2005 of +47,200 jobs
and +33,400 jobs, respectively.


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Red Cross helping


South Florida recover


WEST PALM BEACH The
American Red Cross, Greater
Palm Beach Area Chapter is
launching into action to help
communities in Glades, Hendry,
Okeechobee and Palm Beach
County recover from Hurricane
Wilma's devastating impact.
"We are employed in relief
and recovery efforts on several
fronts," Dean Dimke, executive
director of the Greater Palm
Beach Area Chapter, said. "And,
this is just the beginning of our
work. We will work until our
communities are completely
recovered."

Mobile feeding trucks to go
out:
Fixed Feeding Sites and
Mobile Feeding Routes will be
up shortly after 12:00 p.in. on
October 26 to distribute 20,000
hot meals and 10,000 snacks.

Palm Beach County -

Pahokee,
Pahokee High School
900 Larrimore Fixed Site (2
units)

Belle Glade
Belle Glade Fire Rescue525
SW 2nd Street Fixed Site (2
units)

South Bay
Tanner Park- Fixed Site
105 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Hendry County
Clewiston
Clewiston East Mobile
Feeding
Clewiston West Mobile
Feeding

Glades County
Moore Haven
Maple Grove Baptist Church
120 East SR 78- Fixed Site


Okeechobee County
Okeechobee
Okeechobee Civic Center
1750 Hwy 98 N Fixed Site

Shelter Updates as of Oct. 26.
Palm Beach County Shelter
Total: 880
Lake Shore Middle / 425 W
Canal Street, Belle Glade
Palm Beach Central HS / 8499
West Forest Hill Blvd., Welling-
ton
Park Vista High School / 7900
Jog Road, Boynton Beach
These shelters will also pro-
vide food and beverages to indi-
viduals who do not need shelter
but do need sustenance follow-
ing the storm.

Glades County Shelter Total:
10
Maple Grove Baptist Church /
120 E SR 78, Moore Haven

Hendry County Shelter Total:
84
Clewiston Middle School
Gym / 601 Pasadena St, Clewis-
ton
John Boy Auditorium, S WC
Owens Ave, Clewiston
LaBelle Civic Center, 481 W
Hickpochee, LaBelle, Fl

Okeechobee County Shelter
Total: 30
,Okeechobee Civic Center
1750 Highway 98 North, Okee-
chobee

Call for Volunteers:
The Red Cross has an urgent
need forregistered nurses, other
medical professionals and previ-
ously trained American Red
Cross volunteers to help in the
relief and recovery effort. Please
call 655-7683 if you would like to
help.


Sexual predator


notification


BELLE GLADE The Palm
Beach County Sheriff's Office is
advising the public about a
declared Sexual Predator,
Jessie Brinson, date of birth:
6/20/68, who is now residing at
568 SW 6th Street, Apt. 1, in
Belle Glade, Florida. Detective
Brett Combs of the Palm Beach
County Sheriff's Office verified
this address Oct. 12, 2005.
On Feb. 21, 1997, Assistant
State Attorney Michael D. Miller
of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit,
in Palm Beach County, Florida
declared Jessie Brinson to be a
Sexual Predator pursuant to
Florida Statue 775.21(4).
The Palm Beach County


Sheriff's Office is in the process
of notifying all licensed daycare
centers located within a one-
mile radius of Brinson's. resi-
dence.
The following is a descrip-
tion of Jessie Brinson:
Alias: Brinson Boone,
Boone Brinson, Jessie Brinsons
Sex: Male
Race: Black
D.O.B. 6/20/68
Height: 5' 10
Weight: 205 pounds
Hair: Blhck
Eyes: Brown
Residence: 568 SW 6th
Street, Apt. 1 ,Belle Glade, Flori-
da 33430


Submitted to INl/Weba Rector
Pet of the Week winner
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you gotta go, you gotta go." Apparently so, as Tommy uti-
lizes his owner's sink to relieve himself. Tommy is owned
by Weba Rector and is this week's Pet of the Week win-
ner and has won a day at the spa, sponsored by Belle
Glade Veterinarian Doctor Noelle Savedoff, a.k.a. Doc
Savvy. Doc Savvy can be reached at Doc Savvy's Animal
Hospital, in Belle Glade, at (561) 996-5500. If you have
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Nelson urges defense to stop hounding troops


WASHINGTON, D.C. The
Pentagon is using collection
agencies to hound combat-
wounded soldiers, sailors, air-
men and Marines to pay for their
helmets and other equipment
lost in battle. And some of these
service members have had their
finances blackened by negative
reports to credit bureaus. ,
Still other wounded troops
have found themselves in debt
to Uncle Sam and besieged
by bill collectors, as well -
because the Pentagon's com-
puterized pay system routinely
makes mistakes in figuring pay-
checks.
But the controversial practice
of sending private collection
agencies after the combat
wounded could end soon if
Defense Secretary Donald
Rumsfeld heeds the request of at
least one U.S. senator on the
Armed Services Committee.
"I urge you to immediately
suspend, all collection efforts,
directed at wounded service
-members whether still on active
duty or released to the care of
the veterans' health system,"
Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL )
wrote in a letter to Rumsfeld this
week. "Until- we achieve an
acceptable standard of accuracy
and reliability in the-systems for
administering service members'
debts, the (defense) Depart-
ment cannot justify using collec-
tion agencies or filing negative
credit reports against our
wounded soldiers, sailors, air-


men or-Marines."
Because of the wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq, there are
more wounded troops coming
home than at any time since the
Vietnam War in the late 1960s
and early 1970s. Although the
Pentagon can't pinpoint the full
number of wounded active-duty'
troops with debts, an Army offi-
cial recently told the Washing-
ton Post it had identified 331 sol-
diers who have been hit with
military debt after being wound-
edatwwar a
In a detailed report on the
problem last week, the. Post
cited the' case of one soldier
whose hand had been blown off
in Iraq and his body pierced by
shrapnel. He flew home for a
long and intensely painful recov-
ery at Walter Reed Army Medical.
Center.
But nine months after he was
wounded, the Army garnished
his wages because it said he
owed them $6,200; and, a col-
lection agency went after him
for another $646 for military
housing, the Post said.
Last Spring, such pay-and-
debt problems across the mili-
tary branches came under
scrutiny from a U.S. House com-
mittee, which asked the Govern-
ment Accountability Office -
the investigative arm of Con-
gress to conduct a thorough
review.
In July of 2004, the GAO
reported that 95 percent of Army
Reserve soldiers experienced'


pay problems. Some pay issues
took as long as a year to com-
pletely resolve. Of the 348 sol-
diers participating in the study,
256 received overpayments -
and thus were in debt, another
294 received underpayments,
and 285 received late payments
of active duty pay and
allowances. In February of 2005,
the GAO found that 63 percent
of soldiers participating in a case
study experienced problems
with the active duty medical
extensions process, causing
them to lose their active duty
pay without-cause.
As a result of Pentagon
errors, military service mem-
bers are being forced into debt
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complaint his own office
received. One particular con-
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a mess that originally began in
early 2003.
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were made by the Pentagon, the
man was expected to repay the
military for a $2,249.51 overpay-
ment including $562.12 he
never received because it was
withheld for federal taxes.
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system has deeply affected this
soldier's ability to provide
necessities for his wife and chil-
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NOVEMBER 1, 2005, AT THE FOLLOWING OFFICES OF THE TAX COLLECTOR,
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Hurricanes not a problem for Tigers in their 54-6 win


By Bill Fabian
CANE FIELD The usually
jovial and electric feel of a Clewis-
ton Tigers home game was one of
the earliest, distant changes
affected by Hurricane Wilma,
even as the giant storm churned
hundreds of miles away in the
Western Caribbean.
Instead of a relaxed roar of
support for the home team, the
Tigers took the field to the sound
of heightened anticipation and
apprehension, as the city of
Clewiston and the rest of South
Florida began preparations for the
approach of yet another hurri-
cane.
In a meeting previously
rescheduled from a Friday game
in Riviera Beach to a Thursday
night (before Hurricane Wilma),
the Tigers stayed home to host the
Hurricanes of Inlet Grove Com-
munity High School. Though the
game was held in Clewiston, the
proceeds of the gate fees were
given to Inlet Grove, which shares


First Grading
Period/2005-2006
Students named to the "A"
Honor Roll for the first grading peri-
od of the year include sixth graders
Luis Dieguez, Brian Hester, Noe
Perez, Fanya Sanchez-Riveros, Cas-
sandra Paniagua, Adriana Rangel,
Ileana Sanchez-Riveros ,Ustavros
Ramsay and Jennifer Velazquez.
Seventh grade "A" Honor Roll are
Jessica Burgos, Vanessa Cerda,
Tyler Clements, Angelica Garcia,
Dulce Guillermo, Sarah Howell,
Enedina Martinez, Joseph Patrick,
Aurea Perera, Mallory Varnum and
Shakira Williams. Also named to
the "A" Honor Roll for the first grad-
ing period are 8th graders Brandi
Herring, Carl Nees, Paul Rangel,
Matthew Slyteris and Sujeyluz
Sanchez.
Sixth grade A/B Honor Roll stu-
dents are Alex Abreu, Norma
Argueta, Courtney Bain, Chelsea
Barrineau, Dannee Billie,
Michonae' Brown, Joy-Anna Bryan,
Adolfo Chavero, Stacy Cook, Shan-
ice Cook, Michael Corbett, Ruben
Cornejo, Brittany Cotton, Anaruth
Cruz, Victoria Esposito, Jessica
Evans, Bradley Ezell, Elijah Fedele;
Angela Fountain, Mary rGamble,
Crystal Garcia, Luis Garcia, Alfonso
Gonzalez, Jeanette Gonzalez, Erica
Hegley, Diana Hernandez, Kinisha
Holligan, Whitney Irey, Shantoria
Johnson, Ra'vin Lee, Stephen Lee,
Robert McCarthy, Dominic Ostien,
Ramiro Pena, Sadie Penny, Grant
Polhill, Brenda Prudencio,, Trey
Pruitt, Nathanael Revoredo, Fran-
cisco Reyes, Brentilya Richards,
Guadalupe Rico, Esmeralda
Rodriguez, Genaro Romero, Olivia
Rushing, Clarissa Sanchez, Miguel
Santana, Jessica Schultz, Co'Bryant
Skinner, Kenisha Smith, Sage
Smith, Jessica Torres, Katherine
Valdes, Delendio Watson, Je'nisa


a field with other organizations
and could not host the game due
to a conflict in field scheduling.
The crucial advantage ofhome
turf was greatly beneficial to the
Tigers in their third district match-
up, and became a shot in the arm
for the boys of Clewiston, who
scored a season high 54 points
against Inlet Grove. The Hurri-
canes were held scoreless until
seconds remained in the game.
The Tigers got off to a blazing
start with a 40-yard touchdown
run by Carl Whitehead, who
broke a tackle while sweeping to
the right and was off to the races
for the score on the opening drive.
Freshman kicker and backup
quarterback Isandro Marques
provided the extra point.
Most of the Hurricanes' first
offensive drives of the first half
ended in punt attempts, and two
of those attempts were busted by
bad snaps resulting in great field
position for the Tigers.
Junior quarterback John


Waugh, Robbriannia Weekley, Ash-
ley White, Diante White, Roshard
Williams, Nelkeya Wood and Laura
Ysasi.
Seventh grade A/B Honor Roll
students are Kagni Adkins, Brittany
Bacallao, Brittany Basquin, Taylor
Beebe, Alexander Bentancor, Ber-
eniz Bogardus, John Brown, Colin
Buff, Sylvester Canty, Ernesto
Chavez, Labrena Coleman, Cecilia
Coley, Martin Crawford, Jessica
Diaz, Shanell Ford, Adolfo Fuentes,
Maria N. Garcia, Maria Garcia,
Krista Gutierrez, Joshua Hall, Emilly
Harris, Veronica Holligan, Andrea
Hubbard, Devonta' Hunter, Kim-
berly James, Leslie Leiva, Shawnee
Lester, Christina Llama, Roman
Lugo, Ikeanna Lyman, Beatriz Mal-
donado, Gabriella Martin, Randy
Massie, Jessica McCraine, Kayla
Miller, Melissa Morales, Minerva
Palacio, Kevin Patel, Joseph Patrick,
Obdelia Perez, Vanessa Perez,
Patrick Power, Timothy Pruitt, John
Rodriguez, Samira Smith, Mykeria
Stephens, Nicolas Thomas, Nicole
Toucheck, Michael Trevino, Liliana
Vargas, Kenia Vazquez, Amber Wat-
son, Robert Weekley, and Raynisha
Whittaker.
Students on the eighth grade
A/B Honor Roll are Sara Armstrong,
Bryan Baccallo, Louisa Bautista,
Taylor Beatty, Elvin Canales,
Zachary Colicchio, Patricia Contr-
eras, Juan Cuenca, Omar Diaz,
Patrice Dixon, Sarah Espinoza,
Trista Farnmer, Jade Flynn, Osbaldo
Garcia, Lindsey Grooms, Ashley
Haggins, Daniel Hansen, Ariel
Heard, Jaleesa Hudson, Dillon Irey,
Brittini Lallo, Marissa Mighty,
Michelle Milian, Quinn Miller, Ari-
ana Murphy, Kruti Patel, Vanessa
Pelham, Jennifer Pointer, Arianne
Requena, Kayla Rodriguez,Angel
Romero, Cecilia Salinas, Lacy
Suarez, Denisesha Thorpe, Jeansy
Velez, Katharine Whidden and
Amiee Young.


Melton absolutely shined in his
second start as Clewiston's num-
ber one passer, starting Thursday
night with a well-executed drive
that resulted in a 35-yard touch-
down pass to Jasper Hunter wait-
ing in the end zone.
Marques added the extra
point, and at the end of the first
quarter, the Tigers found them-
selves on top 14-0.
The second quarter featured a
Tiger offense that appeared ready
to score at any cost. The Tigers
went up 28-0 after two consecu-
tive touchdowns by senior run-
ning back Richard Pope, who at
first capitalized on an Inlet Grove
fumble that gave the Tigers the
ball deep into Hurricanes territo-
ry, and Pope ran ten yards in for
the score. He then found pay dirt
once again with a 20-yard run
midway through the second quar-
ter. The kick by freshman Mar-
ques made the score 28-0.
The wild series of events lead-
ing up to that point gave way for a


Clewiston High School's
Class of 1956 is planning their
50th year class reunion next
June. Tentative plans call for a
brunch at Roland Martin's, Sat-
urday morning, June 24, 2006.
There will be activities during
the day and a dinner at the
Country Club that night. The
Class of 1955 and the Class of
1957 are also invited to join the
celebration.

Cub Scout meetings
Cub Scout Pack 667 meets
every Thursday in the Clewiston
Youth Center at 6:30 p.m., and
has room for more members.
Come check us out. Currently,
we are building go-carts. Par-
ents are invited and encouraged
to come. Call Angie at the Youth
Center for more information.


defensive show ignited by defen-
sive end Delvin Hughes, who
blasted through the Hurricanes
offensive front to pressure the
quarterback. Hughes batted the
ball high into the air, intercepted
the ball, and ran untouched into
the end zone.
The Tigers ended the first half'
with a ten yard score by Colin
Ricketts to make the score 41-0.
In the third quarter, the Tigers
continued their domination of the
Hurricanes on both offensive and
defensive efforts. Freshman quar-
terback Isandro Marques gained
some vital experience as the
newly promoted backup on the
varsity squad.
The Tigers continued running
the ball, and Delvin Hughes ran in
for another score in the third
quarter. In the fourth quarter, Tan-
ner Wells closed the door on the
Inlet Grove squad with a five yard
run.
The Hurricanes showed some
signs of life towards the end of the


Friday Nights Lights
Evangel Church Assembly of
God Outreach Center is open
from 7-10 p.m. every Friday to all
7-12 grade students in our com-
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Snack bar with great prizes is
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Family counseling
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Hendry County School'rs
primary lunch menu

Thursday, Oct. 27
Breaded Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Peas and Carrots
Chicken Gravy
Biscuit.
Friday, Oct. 28
Hamburgers
Lettuce and Tomato
Pickle slice
Banana
Chocolate pudding
American cheese slice

Monday, Oct. 31
Pepperoni Pizza
Corn
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Tossed Salad

Hendry County School's
secondary lunch menu

Thursday, Oct. 27
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Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Gravy
Green beans
Peach cup
Biscuit
Friday, Oct. 28
Manager's choice

Monday, Oct. 31
Taco or Hamburgers
Lettuce and Tomato
Corn
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game, managing to score a touch-
down with seconds left in the
game on a 13 yard pass to Marvin
Wright from quarterback Caleb
Discus.
The victory gave the Tigers a 3-


0 district record, which sets them
up for a district championship vic-
tory if they beat St. Andrews, who
will face Clewiston on Friday, Oct.
28, which will depend on the
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Water pollution program starts locally


Edward L. Ayen has been
appointed to introduce the Flori-
da Yards & Neighborhoods
(FY&N) program in the Okee-
chobee region, which includes
Highlands, Okeechobee and
Glades counties.
The Okeechobee region is
faced with a growing number of
problems with regard to lake and
ground water quality and natural
resource degradation. The FY&N
program will initiate programs


that will educate participants as
to the importance of natural
resource protection through
responsible lawn management.
The core FY&N programs will
target homeowners, garden cen-
ter personnel and landscape pro-
fessionals, with recruitment of
neighborhoods, yards and busi-
nesses. This will be accom-
plished by distribution of infor-
mation, training and utilization of
volunteer groups and a yard cer-


tification program.
Organizations cooperating
with the FY&N program are: Uni-
versity of Florida (OF) Depart-
ment of Environmental Horticul-
ture, UF Cooperative Extension
Service, county and municipal
governments, Florida Lake-
watch, Water Management Dis-
tricts, UF multi-county Sea Grant
Program, and public utility com-
panies within the three county
area.


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Species Act (ESA) wasn't bad
enough, it also included a poorly
drafted, and hastily written
amendment spearheaded by
Florida's Congressional member
Adam Putnam to exclude the
endangered manatee from pro-
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mal Protection Act (MMPA).
Conservationists are alarmed,
as the last minute amendment
provided no opportunity for pub-
lic testimony. They say the
amendment was evidently
designed to strip manatees of crit-
ical protections that were vital to
the recent adoption of federal
sanctuaries and refuges in areas
of historically high manatee mor-
tality and injury.
Under Putnam's amendment,
if the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
(Service) performs an ESA con-
sultation with a federal permit-
ting agency on dock building
projects that could affect mana-
tees, the consultation will be con-
sidered the equivalent of an
MMPA incidental take authoriza-
tion and will allow projects that
would likely hurt or kill manatees
to move forward.
The MMPA extends additional
protections beyond the ESA to
endangered marine mammals to
assist in their recovery to sustain-
able populations. Specifically,
Putnam's amendment means
that any individual dock permit
can only be denied if that particu-
lar dock would jeopardize the
entire population of manatees,


even though the dock's construc-
tion and subsequent use by boats
would likely lead to more mana-
tees being killed or injured by
boat collisions.
Conservationists say the intro-
duction and passage of Repre-
sentative Putnam's amendment
is a blatant attack on manatees -
especially since boat strikes con-
tinue to be the largest known
cause of manatee deaths in Flori-
da.
"More docks are being built in
Florida than at any time I can
remember and very few dock
permits have been denied. Even
so, Putnam has been working
with the Florida Marine Contrac-
tor's Association (FMCA) to elim-
inate protections for manatees
afforded them under the existing
MMPA," said Patrick Rose, mana-
tee expert and director of Govern-
ment Relations for Save the Man-
atee Club. "FMCA filed a lawsuit
last year against the Service alleg-
ing that the MMPA did not apply
to Florida's inland waters. They
wanted to get their permits to
build docks and marinas without
having to worry about how many
manatees their boating activities
would kill, so long as each indi-
vidual dock would not cause the
manatee to go extinct."
Earlier this year, the judge in
FMCA's case ruled that the MMPA
did, indeed, apply to the inland
waters of Florida. The conserva-
tion community expressed aston-
ishment that President Bush's
Department of the Interior
argued the MMPA should protect
manatees in Florida waters dur-


ing the court case, but then did a
complete about face and sup-
ported Putnam's legislative
amendment.
With development profits sky-
rocketing from waterfront prop-
erty sales in recent years, the bat-
tle to protect the manatee versus
developing what's left of Florida's
coastline has heated up. In some
cases, individual docks built over
public lands have been sold/con-
veyed for over $1 million. Devel-
opers and the marine industries
are anxious to ensure manatees
don't get in the way of their mod-
ern-day gold rush.
According to environmental
attorney, Eric Glitzenstein, of
Meyer Glitzenstein and Crystal in
Washington D.C., "Presently
under MMPA regulations, the Ser-
vice cannot authorize the 'taking'
of manatees from dock building
and boating activities and there-
fore proposed projects must
either be modified to include
conservation measures or in
extreme cases even denied, if
there is a reasonable assurance
that manatees will be killed or
injured. The practical effect of the
Putnam amendment is a legal
sanction to actually injure or kill a
manatee during dock building or
associated boating activities."
With the House of Represen-
tatives' passage of the Pombo bill
that repeals protections for
endangered species criti-
cal habitat, and the removal of
manatees from the protections of
the MMPA, the future prospects
for recovery of the manatee look
grim.


Harris urges mortgage deduction limit


WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S.
Representative Katherine Harris
(R-Fla.) voiced her opposition to a
proposed recommendation to
limit mortgage interest tax deduc-
tions. According to recent press
accounts, the President's Adviso-
ry Panel on Federal Tax Reform is
considering a recommendation
to cap the mortgage interest tax
deduction at $300,000.
Harris and Representative
Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) are leading a
bipartisan effort to urge the Presi-
dent's Tax Reform Panel to recon-
sider a proposed recommenda-
tion to limit mortgage deductions.
Harris and Israel are working to
garner support among members
of Congress and plan to send a let-
ter to the Advisory Panel.
"While I commend the Presi-
dent's bold effort to examine
avenues for tax reform, I oppose
efforts that would discourage
homeownership and stifle eco-
nomic growth. Therefore, I urge
the panel to reconsider proposed
recommendations to limit the
mortgage interest deduction,"
said Harris.
Currently 37 million taxpayers
benefit from the mortgage inter-


est deduction, saving families $70
billion annually. Additionally, the
President's projections to create
5.5 million new homeowners by
the end of the decade would
inject $256 billion into our econo-
my. The creation of new home-
owners magnifies housing con-
struction and helps many small
businesses grow.
"Savings from mortgage
deductions are essential to many
families especially those in the
first years of a new mortgage,"
Harris stated.
According to the Florida Asso-
ciation of Realtors, the median
home price for the Sarasota-
Bradenton area, which Congress-
woman Harris represents, has
increased 34 percent in one year
to $347,400.
The letter, which will be sent to
the President's Advisory Panel on
Federal Tax Reform, states:
"Since the enactment of the
federal tax code in 1913, one of
the most powerful incentives for
expansion and preservation of
homeownership has been the
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American dream a reality for all
Americans, according to the Con-
gresswoman's press agent. Harris
authored the American Dream
Down payment Act, which was
signed into law in 2003. The
American Dream; Down payment
Act helps approximately 40,000
families each year make home-
ownership a reality by assisting
with down payment and closing
costs while educating buyers
through the purchasing process.
Earlier this year Harris spon-
sored an amendment that suc-
cessfully restored $60 million in
funding to the HOPE VI grant pro-
gram. Additionally, Harris has
sponsored the Housing Afford-
ability for Teachers and Public
Officers Act of 2005 which would
provide a one percent down pay-
ment on mortgage loans so that
teachers and public officers can
afford to purchase homes within
the communities they serve.


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INI/Bill Fabian
Structures around the marina in Clewiston didn't fare too well
against the powerful winds of Hurricane Wilma.


Damage
Continued From Page 1
sensible plan of action, but all that
Florida residents left behind
would still be tossed around like
toys in a toddler's room when
Wilma made landfall.
So, what to do while Wilma
approached? The entire popula-
tion of South Florida essentially
halted, putting aside all wedding
plans and vacation reservations to
be as prepared as one could pos-
sibly be. Storm troopers Ander-
son Cooper and Jim Cantore
seemed to be doing just fine
when they set up their camera
crews in the direct paths of dan-
gerous oncoming tropical mon-
sters. Many found themselves all
prepared and no storm to show,
with every hatch battened and no
possible way to be caught
unawares when Wilma actually
made landfall.
Shelters opened on Sunday
evening in Clewiston and Moore
Haven, where hundreds
appeared to seek safe refuge from
what was sure to be a deadly
storm.
"It's tough to be here, away
from home and a little less com-
fortable, but it's much better than
getting blown away in this
storm," said Carlos Garcia, 20,


Wilma
Continued From Page 1
ing the storm, but they were
driven out by Clewiston Police
deputies on patrol," said Chief
Gutshall. "There was also an
isolated incident involving a
mentally ill individual, who we
were able to subdue," he said.
No arrests were made follow-
ing the incidents.
The Clewiston Police Depart-
ment, with reinforcements from
the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, will impose and
enforce a dusk curfew begin-
ning Tuesday night, as crews
begin cleanup efforts to clear all
roadways. The curfew was not
heavily enforced Monday night
(when residents did not yet
know about it), but it will be
more strictly enforced in the
days to come.
Representative Mark Foley
made thorough assessments
within the city of Clewiston, and
reported heavy damages to
many major facilities.
"There was a very large blow
to the United States Sugar Refin-
ery, where a roof was severely
damaged," Representative Foley
said. "There are reports that the
harvest will be severely affected,
most of the sugar cane has been
absolutely decimated," he said.


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Continued From Page 1
many canals overflowing, the
water supply and drainage system
has been restored to normal
operations.
"The water system is already
up and running. We have full
capacity of our lift stations and
there are currently no boil water
alerts for the area," yMcCarthy
said.
Mayor Mali Chamness greeted
the Lt. Governor and thanked her


who was with his mother at the
shelter at Clewiston High School.
The maximum amount of
preparation may not have been
enough to absorb the shock of
the violent, ferocious winds of
Wilma on Monday morning.
Residents of the Glades area
knew just how to prepare them-
selves. The widespread plywood
window coverings displayed hun-
dreds of messages, curious art-
work, and business hours. One of
the most simple, straightforward
messages was both comforting
and ominous: "PRAY".
Now, as everyone bands
together with hundreds of volun-
teers from nearly every county in
Florida and across the nation, res-
idents seek a sense of normalcy.
With power expected to be
offline until at least a week to 10
days after the storm, power gen-
erators are putting out a low hum
that seems to shake everyone's
already shaken souls.
No serious injuries have been
reported from the storm, and
everyone appears to have sur-
vived the absolute devastation
caused by the 110 + mph winds.
Most residents will readily say
that the storm damage caused by
Hurricane Wilma "is just stuff".
What is important is that your
loved ones are safe, and that
everyone needs help each other
rebuild their community.


Adolfo Pena also indicated that
early estimates of crop damage
were that approximately 50 per-
cent of the sugar and orange
crops have been lost.
"There is a legislative effort
.underway to include Hurricane
Wilma victims in the Disaster
Relief Bill, originally designated
for Katrina, and that will provide
a major boost to recovery efforts
in the area," said Representatji e
Foley. "FEMA is incredibly pre-
pared to assist with recovery
efforts," he added.
FEMA relief was expected
Monday night, but had not
arrived as of Tuesday afternoon,
but was expected shortly. Initial
FEMA relief supplies included
tarps and water and ice. Mone-
tary distributions would not be
made anytime soon.
USAR search and rescue
efforts were based in Clewiston
and the Southwest Florida quad-
rant. FEMA search and rescue
was based in the Palm Beach,
Dade and Broward areas.
A temporary closure was
made to U.S. 27 northbound
due to fallen trees, but is expect-
ed to be open by the end of the
week.
Temporary food stamps have
been requested by state officials
and are expected to be available
as early as this week, according
to Lt. Governor Toni Jennings.


for the response by the state of
Florida.
"We were very impressed by
the quick response of the state of
Florida. Even before the storm
had passed, we saw the search
and rescue response teams here
to begin recovery efforts," said
Mayor Chamness.
The search and rescue efforts
were conducted by the Urban
Search and Rescue response task
force, which is operated by the
state and is comprised of emer-
gency response crews from Mari-
on County and Jacksonville.
Deputy IC Response Commander


Glance
Continued From Page 1
Public meeting
The Hendry Soil and Water
Conservation District is holding a
public meeting at the Agricultural
Building in LaBelle on Wednes-
day, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. to get
landowners ideas on how USDA
could utilize federal programs to
assist landowners in meeting
water quality and regulations as
required by state and federal laws.
Breast cancer
awareness month
Thanks to the American Can-
cer Society's help in receiving
grant monies, Hendry Regional
Medical Center is providing Mam-
mogram Screenings paid for by
alternative funding for eligible
patients. HRMC will also be offer-
ing Mammogram Screenings at a
discounted rate of $65 during the
month of October for women
over the age of 40. Please call
983-1123 for more information
983-6381 to schedule an appoint-
ment.

Kids are for the birds
The Big "0" Birding Festival
Committee is planning some-
thing new this year, a "Kids are
for the Birds" activity day in Tom
Perry Memorial Park in Moore
Haven. Build birdhouses, learn
about Florida's 15 species of bats,
what flowers you should plant to
attract native birds and butter-
flies, and more. Volunteers are
needed to supervise activities and
vendors are welcome. For more
information call (863) 946-0300
or e-mail twhirls@gladescoun-
tyedc.com.

Volunteers needed
Final preparations are being
made for the annual Glades-
Hendry County Big "0" Birding
Festival, slated for Friday-Sunday,
Jan. 27-29 at the Doyle Conner
Building in Moore Haven. Volun-
teers are needed to install sig-
nage, help set up tables, man reg-
istration booths and serve as
ambassadors for gloriously natu-
ral Glades County and America's
Sweetest Town. For more infor-
mation call (863) 946-0300 or e-
mail
twhirls@gladescountyedc.com.

Big. 0 birding festival
Plans are underway for the
2006 Big 0 Birding Festival to be
held Friday-Sunday, Jan. 27-29 at
the Doyle Conner Building in
Moore Haven, with tours in
Glades and Hendry Counties.
This festival is a joint venture of,
the Glades County Economic
Development Council, Clewiston
Chamber of Commerce, and
Hendry County Tourism Develop-
ment Council to bring birders
from around south Florida for a
weekend of tours, lectures, arts
and crafts and fun. Vendors inter-
ested in participating should con-
tact Nita Choban at (863) 983-
8619. For more information,
e-mail twhirls@gladescoun-
tyedc.com or jregan@glade-
scountyedc.com or visit our Web
site at
www.bigobirdingfestival.com.

Hope Hospice
Support Groups
Mending Steps is adult grief
support in Clewiston for those
who have experienced the loss of
a loved one. For more informa-


Lorien Mock headed the door-to-
door search and rescue efforts as
early as Monday morning.
"As soon as it was safe, our
crews began door-to-door investi-
gations, checking .for structural
damage and searching for poten-
tial injuries or other rescue
needs," said Mock. The search
was completed by Tuesday morn-
ing, and a total of 94 homes have
been classified as moderate to
highly damaged," said Mock. The
majority of those homes were
mobile homes, according to
Mock, and 22 of the homes were
located in Harlem and many


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tion, please call (239) 489-9149 or
toll-free (866) 983-7771.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meets
every Tuesday, and Friday, at 8
p.m. at the Community Presby-
terian Church 407 Royal Palm
,Ave.

Help for the needy
The community prayer wor-
ship will be giving food and per-
sonal items to the needy the 29th
of every month. For more infor-
mation call (561) 996-7276. Food
can be delivered to your home or
picked up from church at 141
Bond Street, Clewiston.

Smoking
cessation classes
Heart To Heart will be offering
FREE smoking cessation classes
began Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. at the
Hendry County Health Depart-
ment 1140 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle,
Florida 33975. The class is a
seven-week course that will meet
on Wednesday. If you have any
questions please call Lasheba at
674-4056 Ext. 128.

Free services
to help elders
Center for Independent Living
will be doing outreach on a regu-
lar basis at the Moore Haven,
Clewiston, and LaBelle sites
between the hours of 12-2:30
p.m. You can contact Tera or
Linda at the Center for Indepen-
dent Living at (941) 766-8333 in
Charlotte County to find out the
days that they will be available in
those areas.

Wednesday
night dinners
The VFW Post 4185 Ladies
Auxiliary serves dinner every
Wednesday. Dinners are served
from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $6 and
the public is invited to eat in or
take out A different meal is
served each Wednesday. Please
call 983-9748 to order or to find
outlhe menu for the month.

Bingo night
will change
Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853
is proud to announce that they
will be playing bingo on Thurs-
day nights as opposed to Monday
nights. All are welcome to come
and play; cash prizes awarded.
Proceeds also go to helping local
students obtain scholarship
opportunities. Early birds start at
6:30 p.m. with regular games
starting at 7:30 p.m. Help us to
help others because "Elks care-
Elks share."

Servicio en Espanol
First Methodist Church of
Clewiston is starting a Hispanic
Worship Service Sunday evenings
at 7 p.m. Son todos bienvenidos.
Everyone is welcome! Call Rev.
Perez at 677-.3190 with questions.

Support Services
The Agricultural and Labor
Program, Inc. located in Winter
Haven, has been awarded a grant
from the Department of Commu-
nity Affairs to provide Low
Income home Energy Assistance
(LIHEAP) services to eligible
applicants in Hendry and Glades
Counties. For an application
and/or information please call
(800)330-3491.


more in Seminole Manor.
Lt. Governor Jennings will
report the damage assessments
to Governor Jeb Bush, who was
also in South Florida making simi-
lar damage assessments.
"The important thing for resi-
dents to consider is that there will
be a short period during which
they will have to be fully self-suffi-
cient," said Lt. Governor Jen-
nings. "Until the help arrives, and
it is on its way, I urge folks to just
be very careful and try to do the
best they can with what they have
right now, and help will be on its
way," she said.


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Lady Gators



head to regions

By Mark Young


WEST PALM BEACH The
Lady Gators will take their region-
al championship aspirations on
the road to Pompano Beach to
take on Highlands Christian fol-
lowing their second place finish at
districts Oct. 20, in West Palm
Beach.
As of press time, the Lady
Gators are already in tournament
competition, but were forced on
the road after succumbing to
King's Academy who swept
Glades Day on the Lady Lion
home court in three straight.
But not before the Lady Gators
blistered a trail through the district
tournament by overpowering
Summit Christian by scores of 25-
8, 27-25, and 25-9 to open the dis-
trict tournament Oct. 24. The vic-'
tory pitted Glades Day against St.
Edwards Oct. 25 for the opportu-
nity to secure a place in regionals
as either the district champion or
the runner-up.
Glades Day had little trouble in
dispatching St. Edwards to guar-
antee a regional appearance, as
the Lady Gators gobbled up the
victory with a three-game sweep.
Glades Day took the victory with
scores of 27-25, 25-21, and 25-18.
Senior Ashley Baughman led
the Lady Gators to victory with 13
kills, but had plenty of help from
Glades Day's sophomore sensa-
tion Danielle Sly who tallied 11
kills and 22 service points, and the
Lady Gator on court leader, junior
Alleigh Schlechter who posted 11
kills of her own for the match.
The two victories gaw the Lady
Gators take the court against the
host team from King's Academy
who entered the tournament as
the number one seed and the
favorite to win the championship.
The Lady Lions had defeated the
Lady Gators twice during the reg-
ular season and despite Glades
Day sailing through the tourna-
ment to pick up their 11th victory
of the season, were tentative
against the Lady Lions to open the
championship match. '
Glades Day entered the final
match a little on edge and the jit-
ters were somewhat apparent in a
match that exposed some confi-
dence issues. Those early jitters
would cost the Lady Gators as
King's Academy broke open a
quick 5-0 lead as Glades Day
struggled to get their offense in
sync.
The Lady Lions opened up an
11-4 lead before Sly gave the Lady
Gators an emotional lift with a


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Sophomore sensation
Danielle Sly goes up for one
of her two match kills against
King's Academy who Glades
Day would succumb in a bid
for the district title.
strong kill, followed by a kill from
sophomore Natalie Harville. The
back to back kills pulled the Lady
Gators within five, but the Lady
Lions would hold that advantage
until late in the match when they
broke it open with a four-point
run and eventually closed out a
25-16 victory in game one.
Game two saw a repeat per-
formance as the Lady Lions
jumped out to a quick 7-1 advan-
tage. The Lady Gators composed
themselves and mounted a brief
comeback behind the net play of
Sly and junior Candace Pavey. Sly
mounted a solid defensive per-
formance, denying two Lady Lion
kill attempts to help pull the Lady
Gators within a four-point deficit.
King's Academy held a 13-9
advantage, but launched a six-
point run in collecting triple aces
to open up a 19-9 lead. The Lady
Lions would hold on to a 25-12
victory in game two.
Fighting for the championship,
the Lady Gators claimed their first
lead of the match in game three
with Baughman leading the way
with a kill and block to give her
squad a 4-2 advantage, but the
lead would be fleeting after a 5-5
deadlock was shattered by a Lady
Lion six-point run. King's.Acade-
my would duplicate that effort to
take a 20-7 lead later in the match


Senior Ashley Baughman eyes the ball in all the way as the
Lady Gator backcourt was kept busy with a strong Lady Lion
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Lion kill attempt in Glades Day's district championship action


in West Palm Beach, Oct. 20.
and went on to claim the district
championship with a 25-13 victo-
ry over the Lady Gators.
Glades Day is currently in


regional action as of press time,
barring the outcome of Hurricane
Wilma, which may delay regional
action across the state.


Lake area varsity sports schedules


Editor's note: The fall high school
sports season is upon us. To have
your school's schedule published, e-
mail them to myoung@newszap.com.
To help us provide lake-area cover-
age, request a sports information
sheet or please send game stats to
myoung@newszap.com. If you don't
see your child's schedule or results in
the paper, please ask the school to
submit their information as requested.
Glades Day
varsity schedule:
Gator Football:
Oct. 28: Moore Haven, away, 7:30
p.m., District game
Nov. 4: Northwest Christian Academy
(Miami), home, 7:30 p.m.
Moore Haven
varsity schedule:
Terrier Football:
Oct. 28: Glades Day, home, 7:30 p.m.

Sports in
brief


Baseball and softball
registrations
Clewiston Youth Baseball and
Softball will be holding registra-
tion for the upcoming season at
Clewiston Middle School cafeteria
on Saturday, Nov. 5; Thursday,
Nov. 17; Thursday, Dec. 1: and
Thursday, Jan. 12. Sign ups on
Thursday nights will be from 7-9
p.m. and Saturday sign ups will be
from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a copy
of your child's birth certificate.
Cost of registration is $55 per
child (second child s $50 registra-
tion). Registration after these
dates will result in a late registra-
tion fee.
Coast Guard
makes house calls
SOUTH LAKE Did you
know the U.S. Coast Guard Auxil-
iary makes house calls? They will
come to your home to discuss the
required safety equipment need-
ed on your boat. This service is
free. You will receive a cordial,
informative and confidential boat
inspection. A vessel safety check
decal will be placed on boats that
meet all the requirements. Call
467-3085 to arrange a boat check.


Nov. 4: St. Edwards, home, 7:30 p.m.
Pahokee varsity
football schedule:
Oct. 28: Suncoast (homecoming))
home
Nov. 4: Glades Central, away
Clewiston
sports schedule:
Tiger Football:
Oct. 28: St. Andrews, home
Nov. 4: Okeechobee, home
Glades Central Football
Oct. 28: Monarch High School,
home
Nov. 1: Pahokee High School,
Home


WINTER SPORTS
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Clewiston High
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Girls Basketball:
Nov. 14: Lake Placid, Home, 7:45 p.m.
Nov. 15: Riverdale, Away, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 17: Okeechobee, Home, 7:45 p.m.
Nov. 21: Moore Haven, Home, 7:45
p.m.
Nov. 22: Evangelical Christian, Away, 7
p.m.
Dec. 1: Lake Placid, Away, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 2: South Ft. Myers, Away, 7:30
p.m.
Dec. 5: Riverdale, Home, 7:45 p.m.
Dec. 7: Moore Haven, Away, 7:30 p.m.


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Dec. 8: LaBelle, Away, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 12: Evangelical Christian, Home,
6:30 p.m.
Jan. 11: Immokalee, Away, 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12: Estero, Home, 7:45 p.m.
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Dec. 2: South Ft. Myers, Home, 7:45
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Dec. 6: Riverdale, Away, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 9: LaBelle, Home, 7:45 p.m.
Dec. 10: Pahokee, Away, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 17: Glades Central, Away, 7:30
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Local businesses sought for Acceler8 projects


By Cindy Bailey
The South Florida Water Man-
agement District hosted an Accel-
er8 Construction and Business Out-
reach Symposium at LaBelle Civic
Center, on Wednesday Oct. 19, to
introduce the Acceler8 and
SFWMD construction projects, to
local businesses in LaBelle.
The South Florida Water Man-
agement District, as stated on its
website, is a regional, agency that
oversees the water resources in the
southern half of the state. It is the
oldest and largest of the state's five
water management districts.
The eight Acceler8 projects are:
C-43 (Caloosahatchee River) West
Reservoir, Everglades Agricultural
Area Reservoir Phases 1 with
Bolles and Cross canals improve-
ments, Everglades Agricultural Area
Stormwater Treatment Area Expan-
sion, Picayune Strand (Southern
Golden Gate Estates) Restoration,
C-44 (St. Lucie Canal),
Reservoir/Stormwater Treatment
Area, Water Preserve Areas, Bis-
cayne Bay Coastal Wetlands -
Phase 1 and C- 111 Spreader Canal.
The symposium addressed all
eight projects, with reference to Job
Training and Business Develop-
ment, Small Business Develop-
ment, Enterprise Zone Benefits and
the SFWMD Construction Projects
overview.
In the next three months more
than $70 million in contract servic-
es will be solicited by the SFWMD
under the Acceler8 program. Sever-
al solicitations will be issued for
smaller projects in order to involve
small companies in the area.
SFWMD allows companies to
bid on contacts up to $50,000 with-
out being registered. Pre-registra-
tion is required for construction
work above $50,000.
"The whole intention of Accel-
er8 is to spread the work around,"
said Frank Hayden, Procurement
Development Director.
Stated on an information leaflet
given out on Wednesday evening,
an expanded business outreach ini-
tiative by the SFWMD is helping
smaller, local firms be part of the
action. Rio-Bak Corporation, a gen-
eral contractor with an office in
Belle Glade, was awarded two con-
tracts in September for the Acceler8


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the state.


Site Preparation Work on Stormwa-
ter Treatment Area 2, Cell 4 in the
amount $436,500 and $417,000 the
projects are located along U.S. 27 in
western Palm Beach County. This
was the second and third Acceler8
contract awarded as a result of the
initiative.
"Our success is based on your
involvement. We want to give you a
head start on success," said Frank J.
Ferrano, Acceler8 Construction Ser-
vice Manager.
Acceler8 has three upcoming
projects, Stormwater Treatment
Area 2, Cell 4 Expansion Project in
Palm Beach County. The solicita-
tion was issued in October 2005,
the construction is planned for Jan-
uary 2006, with an estimated con-
struction cost of $15 $18 million.


The second project is EAA Storage
Reservoir, (Construction Manage-
ment at Risk) in Palm Beach Coun-
ty. Solicitation was issued in Octo-
ber 2005, the planned award for the
contract is January 2006, with an
estimated cost of $60 million. The
third project is C-44
Reservoir/Stormwater Treatment
Area Test Cells Project in Martin
.County.. The solicitation will be
issued in November 2005, the
planned award for the contract is
January 2006, at an estimated cost
of $10 million.
'We want you to be successful
in doing business with us. If at first
you don't succeed, please don't
give up," said Hayden.
It is possible for contractors to
work on more than one project at a


Alico-Agri announces 291 acre land purchase


LABELLE Alico, Inc. (NAS-
DAQ:ALCO), one of the South's
best-known agribusiness compa-
nies operating in Central and
Southwest Florida, announced
that Alico-Agri, Ltd., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Agri-Insur-
ance Co., Ltd. and Alico, Inc.,
purchased approximately 291
acres in Polk County, Florida on
Oct. 11, 2005 for $9.2 million.


The property contains 2,100
feet of road frontage on U.S. 27
and 2,600 feet of road frontage
on County road 640. The proper-
ty also includes approximately
2,640 feet of lakefront along
Crooked Lake, a 6,.00.:.-acei lake.
The company ideniihed the
property as an exchange proper-
ty under section 1031 of the Inter-
nal Revenue Code and intends to


defer tax on $9.2 million of pro-
ceeds from the recently
announced Ginn sale in connec-
tion with the acquisition.
John R. Alexander, chairman
and CEO of Alico, Inc. said, "We
are excited about the Crooked
Lake acquisition. The property
currently contains citrus grove,
woodlands and pasture. We will
be exploring alternative uses for


the property, including commer-
cial and residential development.
The property met with our goal
of acquiring undeveloped prop-
erty with development potential
in the path of progress. We
believe the returns from this
investment over the next five
years will prove rewarding to our
shareholders."


time, although work can be divided
between several contractors if a
project was too big for a company
to complete alone.
Ferrano said, "You have the
opportunity to work on three differ-
ent smaller projects, rather than
one big project or just work on one
big project. That is what is so great
about our program-the choice is
yours."
Qualification training is available
through SFWMD. Pre-employment
to a company that will support the
Acceler8 program will be paid in
full by SFWMD. For post employ-
ment training SFWMD will con-
tribute 50 percent toward the cost.
For more information contact Jim
Reynolds, Procurement, at (561)
682-2397 or at
jreynolds@sfwmd.gov.
"You can determine what area
you want to work in. What would
be best for you, for your company?
Look at the website, you can deter-
mine wherever you want to work,"
said Ferrano.
There is another opportunity to
attend the Construction Sympo-
sium, in Okeechobee on Thursday,
Oct. 27, between 3.-7. p.m., the
location is to be determined. All
information can be found on the
website.
Contact information: Questions
concerning Construction Services
contact Frank Ferrano, Acceler8
Construction Service Manager at
(561) 242-5520, extension 4098 or
e-mail fferano@sfwmd.gov.
For information concerning
Business Outreach contact Alvin B.
Jackson Jr., at (561) 242-5520,
extension 4041 or e-mail ajack-
son@sfwmd.gov.
For general information and
upcoming events contact Rhonda
Haag (561) 682-2088 or e-mail
rhaag@sfwmd.gov.
For training opportunities con-
tact Diana Barboni, Community
College at (561) 868-3345 or bar-
bonid@pbcc.edu.
Florida Enterprise Zones contact
Ron Zimmerly on 675-5264.
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863-675-8868
Lisa Andrews Lic. Real Estate Broker
Associates: Sandra Alexander, Linda Dekle Davis,
S A James Tanner, Roxanna Cisneros, Kevin Nelson,
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HOMES: de-sac street. One of only a few lots left in this quiet neigh-
$* 712,000 4BD/3BA home on 1+/ acre. Home hs .iiullt- borbood.
ed and coffer ceilings, a sound proofstudio, moveable island $110,000 2.5+/- acres. Cleared in Montura. There is a
in kitchen and an above ground pool just to name a few of single wide mobile home included with the property. The
the luxuries that this beautiful home offers. There is also a mobile home is to be sold "as is."
1+/- acre adjoining lot available. $89 r me or
* $236,900- 2BD/2tAdl rc thioakcovered prop- mobile n"h ft 01 r ic"al ...
ery, screened lanai *A'n 'f.- $75,000 2.50+/- acres with beautiful old oaks, palms
* $155,000 2BD/1BA spacious home, features a com- and more. Access undetermined. Call for more information.
pletely fenced in yard and an above ground pool. $66,500 Four available adjoining lots in beautiful
MOBILE HOMES: Montura. All priced the same and sizes vary from .95+/- acre
* $950,00 Mini ranch in Alva. This 3BD/2BA mobile home through 125+/- acres.
sits on 10+/- acres and includes barns, ponds and much $58,000 1.07+/- acres. Perfect homesite on a paved
more! road.
* $475,000 Spacious 3BD/3BA mobile home in Muse sits $55,000 1.25 acres, cleared and surveyed lot on
on 5+/- acres. This spacious home features an addition with Appalossa Ave. in Montura Ranch Estates.
it's own entrance and much more. The property has a pond $55,000- 1.25+/- acre. Beautiful corner lot in Montura.
with an island and bridge, an above ground pool, 2 barns and $55,000 1.09+/- acre wooded lot on paved road in heart
more. of Montura.
* $300,000 3BD/IBA mobile home in Muse which rests $49,200 -1.25+/- acres in beautiful growing Montura.
on 5+/- acres features a new well and roof. Property is also HOMESITES:
fenced with a shed and pond. $* 75,000 .25+/- acre buildable lot on cul-de-sac, close to
* $275,995 3BD/2BA former exotic animal home. Cages schools and recreation.
galore. $65,900-- .25 +/- acre. Buildable lot in an established
* $82,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona. The mobile neighborhood.
home is partially furnished. The tlot is surrounded in beauti- $60,000 .25+/- acre. Nice secluded lot on cul-de-sac
ful palm and oak trees., with green belt behind it.
ACREAGE: $59,900 .23+/- acre. Great lot to build a home in Port
* $1,500,000 -Hwy 27 frontage. Currently an Auto Salvage LaBelle.
yard. $55,000 .25+/- acre. Quiet lot in growing section of
* $1,500,000 100+/- Hard to find acres adjoining Badcock Port LaBelle.
property in Muse. Paved road access. $55,000 .25+/- acre. Nice lot backs up to a green belt.
* $1,025,600- 51+/- acres, secluded, lots of trees, fronts $55,000- .95+/- acre. Oak and pine covered lot on main
on two roads, owner will divide, road in Montura.
* $998,025 Warehouse & office on 1.38+/- acre. One of a $54,900 .22+/- acre. Cleared lot on a green belt.
kind Auto Salvage yard. Organized with clean bill of health. $* 54,000 .25+/- acre. Don't let this perfect dream home
* $800,000 39.65+/- acres. Numerous possibilities! Come lot located in Lehigh Acres get away!
check it out before someone else does! $54,000. .25+/- acre. Beautiful lot, the perfect place to
* $650,000. 2+/- acre parcel in the heart ofAlva on busy build your dream home.
SR 80. $52,900 .25+/- acre. Nice lot with oak trees in growing
* $349,000 5.76+/- acres on a tropical setting in Moore section of Port LaBelle.
Haven. Property features all sons of exotic fruit trees and $45,000 .46+/- acre. Nestle your home under the oaks
plants. Pole barn and 1930's home are located on the prop- on these three oak filled city lots.
eny,. Home is to be sold "as is." I $29,900 $34,900. Mobile home lots available in 55 and
* $272,000 10+/- acres with pines, a pond and shed. older Community located in Moore Haven Yacht Club. Call
* $180,000 -1.2+/- acre. Beautiful oak filled lot on a cul- for more information.


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3/2/2 ON RIVER W/POOL AND DOCK $1,700/M 3BED/2BATH 2 car garage CBS house. Sits on
NO PETS Pollywog Creek approx. 2 lots from mouth of river.
3/2/1 HOME IN PORT LABELLE. $800/M NO Being sold "as is". Reduced to REDUCED
PETS. $550,000.
HOMES FOR SALE 2BED/1BATH HOUSE in LaBelle. Being sold "As
GREAT INVESTMENT OR STARTER HOME. Is." Asking $125,000.
l1edroom/l1ath, 1 car garage in Country Village. 1.14 ACRES WITHIN LABELLE CITY LIMITS.
OFF MARTINsking $92, LUTHR KING JR BLVD. 00.Property is zone . Currently this is
OFF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. an in come produ l vith 2 homes that
3Bedroom/IBath CBS home with carport. New are now bein rented. Asking $375,000.
Upgrades! Priced at $119,900. ACREAGE FOR SALE
LOCATED IN LEHIGH ACRES 3Bedroom/2Bath, N MUSE OFF FERNWOOD LANE. 101 Acres
2 car garage built in 2001 and in excellent condition with wood frame ho Being sold "As Is" Call for
Home over looks canal and located inf a great area with woodframe house. Being sold As Is" Call for
close to Ft. Myers but out enough for peace and more details.
quiet. Asking $230,000. LOTS FOR SALE
5 POSSIBLY 6 BEDROOM/3BATH. Includes office, BUILDABLE CANAL FRONT LOT in Lake
family, dining a n ,- tt sits on 2 breath Placid. Asking $55,000.
taking acres nd a variety of BUSINESS LOT on Fordson Avenue with old blk
fruit trees. Property also has a running creek along building sold "As Is" Asking $40,000.
the back. Asking $375,000. LOTS IN PROT LABELLE
IN PORT LABELLE This 3Bedroom/2Bath/1 Car 2 LOTS on Sandelwood. Asking $42,000 each.
arae home sits on a beautifully landscaped .25 acre KENT CT. near middle school. Asking $52,000.
lot under the prestigious oaks of LaBelle. Home is N.E. TRADEWIND CIRCLE $65,900.


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* Rodeo at Home! Horses are welcome on this
country cozy 10 ACRES! The unique 2-Story home
has been remodeled and reborn! Each floor has
their own Living rooms, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, and
Kitchens. Filled with quality craftsmanship this
home is perfect for a large family! Acreage is fenced,
has a pond and an additional set-up for another
home site. Escape to a peaceful life! $679,900.
* Enjoy gentle country mornings sitting in the
screened lanai of this 4BR/2B cedar home. This
magnificent 3+/- acres of land is perfect for horses
and features a 40x40 covered workshop plus lots
more. Located in Alva, you're only minutes away
from city shopping or small town dining. Only
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the winter. Priced at only $275,000.
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until you've examined this beautiful 3/2 split-floor
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ing his and her closets, his and her sinks, walk-in
shower plus separate tub w/shower. Relax and sip
your iced tea out on the lanai while enjoying a
refreshing breeze. $229,900.
* House Hunting? Bag this trophy! The 3BR/2B
home offers style, space, convenience, storage and


a sensational price. Features include a spacious fam-
ily room, screened porch and lots more. Asking
price is only $195,000.
* 3BR/1.5B concrete block home in LaBelle.
Features oversized lot, fencing and lots more!
Priced to sell at only $179,900.


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* 4BR/2B manufactured home on 2.29+/- acres,
fenced tr res
separate 1 i ppli-
ances and much more. $179,900.
* STOP DREAMING AND START LIVING This
2.5+/- acre mini estate makes relaxing easy with a
3BR/2B manufactured home. Featuring ceramic tile,
textured walls, and spacious kitchen. Only
$179,900.
* To se o: beat R,2Ba man-
ufactur tst aie mitely fenced
and is n r $150,000.
* Gulf access by community dock! Fishing, boating
& water sports right out your door! This very nice &
well maintained 2BR/2B mobile home is in desirable
Flamingo Bay on Pine Island. Community pool &
spa. Don't miss this cozy fishing getaway!
$149,900.


* BEAUTIFUL HOMESITE Hard to find 5+/- acres. Just
minutes from LaBelle on Case Rd. $224,900.
* Drop dead gorgeous! 2+/- acre oak filled corner lot on
Evans RU ituRglSURM iA Untly
rented. At this price you're getting the mobile home for
free! Only $119,900.
* 2.5+/- acres corner lot Perimeter in Montura.
$85,000.
* Beautiful wooded 1.25+/- ac. on Jasmine St. in
Montura. Great for investment or homesite. Only
$46,000.
* 1.25+/- acre on Datil in Montura. $45,000.
* Spacious lot in Monturan. $44,900.


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* JUST REDUCED MOTIVATED SELLER 1/2
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* Hard to find double lot in growing Port LaBelle
Unit 102. $119,800.
S1.84+/- acre located off Jacks Branch Rd. in Muse.
This property has lots ofoaks,pines and palm trees.
Perfect for the nature lover. Priced at only $95,000.
* Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are back!
Relive the best on this private and secluded 2+/-
acres. Fresh air special! $93,900.
* Drop dead gorgeous! If you're looking for the
dream lot for your new home look no further.
Located in the sought after Belmont S/D in LaBelle.
This .37+/- acre is truly a dream come true. Only
$84,900.
* .29+/- acre in the Belmont S/D. Priced to sell @
only $79,900.
* 2 Lehigh Acre lots zoned for duplex. Great invest-
ment property! Only $67,000 each,
* Corner lot in Port LaBelle Unit 102 ready for your
new home. $64,900.
* Nice lot on Bogie Court in Unit 102. $54,900:
* 2 unit 102 lots. In oak hammock. Bring your fam-
ily to this quiet neighborhood! $54,900 each.
* Corner lot in Unit 102 w/large oak. Beautiful lot
for your dream home. $54,900.
* Triple lot in Unit 6. $49,900 each
* Double lot in Unit 9. $49,900 each.
* UniUMDERagiMOHTACT
* Beautiful wooded 1+/- acre homesites! Outside
LaBelle limits but only minutes from town! Just off
E Road. Don't miss owning acreage close to LaBelle.
$46,900.


* Attention Investors! Prime commercial property
with rental income located only 1/2 block north of
SR29 from the SR80 & SR/29 intersection. Start liv-
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business. Only $599,000.
* 1.18+/- acres zoned C-1 commercial just South of
LaBelle with 175+/- feet of frontage on-SR29 and
frontage on Luckey Street. Asking $450,000.
* Investor's dream! By purchasing this commercial
comer lot with 3BR/2B mobile home for rental
income could multiply your investment! Grab this
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Affordable & ready-to-move-in
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close to schools.. $107,500
Listed by Sherri Denning
863.675.4500


LABELLE
3BR/2B mobile home located
on 1+ high & dry acre just
outside of town! $122,900

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863.675.4500


MONTURA RANCH
2BR/1B mobile home on 2.5
+/- fenced & gated acres, just
off a main paved road, in Mon-
tura! $124,900
Listed by Stephanie Schneider
239.229.6385
LABELLE
3BR/2B doublewide mobile
home w/ addition located on a
lake on a lake! It sparkles w/
new carpet & paint! $124,900
Listed by Tracey Williams
239.340.6725
PIONEER PLANTATION
3BR/2B mobile home located
on 2.5 +/- acres in Pioneer.
What a Deal! $165,000
Listed by Greg Bone
863.835.0191


PIONEER PLANTATION
5 +/- beautiful acres in Pioneer
w/ 3BR/2B mobile home in "as
is" condition! $189,000
Listed by Greg Bone
863.835.0191
LABELLE
Unique 3BR/2B multi-level
home, located in town on 1/2
+/- acre comer lot! $199,000
Listed by Paul Meador
863.517.1350


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LABELLE
Charming 1940 house receives
"extreme makeover" and is
transformed into a 3BR/2B
beauty w/ a loft. $224,900
Listed by Stephanie Schneider
239.229.6385


FLAGHOLE
Bring All Offers' 3BR/2B
mobile home, locaued ,n .-. -
+/- acres in Flaghole boasts a
metal roof, new A/C system &
upgrades galore! $229,000


Listed by Stephanie Schneider
239.229.6385


LABELLE
NEW LISTING! 4BR/2B CBS
home located on an oak-
covered secluded .40 +/- acre
in town lot, boasts many up-
grades! $239,900






Listed by Sherri Denning
863.675.4500


LABELLE
Upgrades abound in this
3BR/2B doublewide mobile
home located on 3.5+ fenced
acres just outside of town.
Horse stalls & barn! $285,000
Listed by Tracey Williams
239.340.6725


MOORE HAVEN


I-' ..,,creIv /' 2t,.i -/- of river
frontage located less than 1/4
mile from Lake Qkeechobee!
Property Jl- aitly fur-
nished V ,sh blewide
mobile~- sheds & pon-
toon bNW'as is!" $289,900
Listed by Stephanie Schneider
239.229.6385


LABELLE
3BR/2B doublewide mobile
home in "as is" condition +
single wide mobile home lo-
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of town. $289,900
Listed by Greg Bone
863.835.0191


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FLAGHOLE
4BR/2B pool home w/ metal
roof & detached workshop lo-
cated on 2.5 +/- acres. Four-
horse stalls, a private stocked
pond w/ dock make this an
equestrian paradise! $385,000
Listed by Stephanie Schneider
239.229.6385


FLAGHOLE
5+ partially cleared & beauti-
fully wooded acres w/ private
driveway, two stocked ponds &
fencing located I.Iendiy Co's
only rural community w/ central
water, 3BR/2B mobile home w/
additions included. $385,000
Listed by Stephanie Schneider
239.229.6385


ORTONA
Two story CBS home w/ metal
roof, located on a deep water
canal w/ river access in the
eclectic and rapidly growing
Turkey Creek S/D in Ortona.
$425,000
Listed by Sherri Denning
863.675.4500


LABELLE
Custom & graciously appointed
3BR/2B brick home w/ work-
shop located on 1 +/- manicured
acre in LaBelle's only gated
subdivision. $449,000
Listed by Wayne McQuaig
863.843.0432


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MUSE
15 +/- income producing acres
w/ 3BR/2B mobile home lo-
cated off a paved road in rap-
idly developing Muse.
$599,000
Listed by Joyce Gerstman
239.860.7510


LABELLE
3BR/2B CBS home located on
1 +/- landscaped acre w/ gor-
geous old oaks in the beautiful
Riverbend S/D. $750,000


Listed by Greg Bone
863.835.0191


LABELLE
Custom 5BR/3B ranch style
home located on 20 +/- acres
in a booming area of Hendry
County! $750,000
Listed by Sherri Denning
863.675.4500


LABELLE
4BR/2B home located on
5.11 +/- riverfront acres.
Property can be split! A De-
veloper's Dream! $1,895,000
Listed by Bonnie Denning
863.675.4500


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LABELLE
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16 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, October 27, 2005


Unusual climate pattern affects lake


By MaryAnn Morris


The current weather pattern
has not taken place for the past
50 or 100 years, say scientists.
"We are experiencing an
uncommon event. South Florida
climate varies in cycles, some
that form patterns with long
return frequencies. This certain-
ly is an event of a magnitude that
normally occurs once every 50
to 100 years. That these weath-
er/climate factors are happening
at the same time, is a rarity," said
Dr. Jayantha Obeyserkera,
Director of the Hydrologic and
Environmental Systems Model-
ing Department at the South
Florida Water Management Dis-
trict. Educated in India and the
U.S., Dr. Obeyserkera has prac-
ticed water resource engineer-
ing for over 20 years and taught
in five countries: Dominican
Republic, Columbia, Spain, Sire
Lanka and the U.S.
Working with Paul Trimble, a
lead engineer working with
SFWMD for 28 years whose
work in hydrologic and climate
has been verified statistically by
scientists at NOAA's national
research lab in Miami, Dr. Obey-
sekera and his colleagues have
studied past weather patterns
and have closely followed them
since last year's unusual hurri-
cane activity. They now believe
that Florida is seeing a tempera-
ture and rainfall pattern not seen
in many decades.
Statistics from the National
Climate Data Center show that
the Atlantic Ocean has warm
and cold temperature cycles that
typically last several decades.
The last previous warm phase
occurred from the middle 1920s
through the 1960s, when South
Florida also experienced very


Number of Major North Atlantic Hurricanes
Category 3,4, and 5
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Special to Independent Newspapers of Florida/
South Florida Water Management District
This graph shows that the number of hurricanes, category
-3, 4, and 5 has increased when the water in the tropical
Atlantic Ocean is warmer. We are currently in a warm
phase, but the water in the tropical Atlantic is even warmer
than expected.


wet conditions. This is verified
in the ring patterns in the cut
cross-sections of old trees also.
By studying the tree-ring pat-
terns and information about the
climate in the past, scientists
know that the warm and cold
cycles are a regular part of the
global climate. At this time,
however, the tropical Atlantic
Ocean is even warmer than
would be expected in this cycle.
According to the scientists, it is
not known if this is due to global
warming or another natural vari-
able.
The effect of the warm/cold
cycles on Lake Okeechobee is
also shown by history. Histori-
cally, during warm phases,
inflow into the lake can be dou-
ble the inflow of cold periods.
The National Climate Data


Center's 111-year period of
record that begins in 1895
shows that the Florida statewide
wet season rainfall from 2001 to
2004 was the largest rainfall of
any other similar four-year peri-
od. Only during the middle of
the 20th century did any other
four-year period. August 2004 to
July 2005 was the wettest period
on record. Scientists at SFWMD
will be monitoring both the cli-
matic and conditions of the
watershed on a weekly basis to
be aware of the current outlook.
"Though seasonal climatic
forecasts may have significant
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WASHINGTON The head of
the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security's Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA)
announced Monday that federal
disaster aid has been made avail-
able for Florida to help people
and community's recovery efforts
in the area struck by Hurricane
Wilma beginning on Oct. 23,
2005, and continuing.
... Acting Director of FEMA R.
David Paulison, said the assis-
tance was authorized under a
major disaster declaration issued
for the state by President Bush,
and designated the following
counties eligible for aid to stricken
residents and business owners:
Collier, Lee and Monroe Counties.
The assistance, to be coordi-
nated by FEMA, can include
grants to help pay for temporary
housing, home repairs and other
serious disaster-related expenses.
Low-interest loans from the U.S.
Small Business Administration
also will be available to cover resi-
dential and business losses not
fully compensated by insurance.
Additionally, Mr. Paulison said
federal funds will be provided for
the state and affected local gov-
ernments and certain private non-
profit communities to pay 75 per-
cent of the eligible costs for
restoring damaged facilities in the
counties of Brevard, Broward,
Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades,
Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Indi-
an River, Lee, Martin, Miami-
Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee,
Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk, St.


Lucie, and Sarasota.
For a period of up to 72 hours,
assistance for debris removal and
emergency protective measures,
including direct Federal assis-
tance, will be provided at 100 per-
cent of the total eligible costs.
Federal funding is also available
on a cost-sharing basis for hazard
mitigation measures statewide.
Mr. Paulison indicated that
more counties and additional
forms of assistance may be desig-
nated after assessments are fully
completed in the affected areas.
He named Justin DeMello as the
Federal Coordinating Officer for
Federal recovery operations in the
affected areas.
Mr. DeMello said those who
sustained losses in the counties
designated for aid to affected resi-
dents and business owners can
begin the disaster application
process tomorrow by registering
online at http://www.fema.gov or
by calling 1-800-621-FEMA
(3362), or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY)
for the hearing and speech
impaired. The toll-free telephone
numbers will operate 24 hours a
day, seven days a week until fur-
ther notice.
FEMA prepares the nation for
all hazards and manages federal
response and recovery efforts fol-
lowing any national incident.
FEMA also initiates mitigation
activities, trains first, responders;
works with state and local emer-
gency managers, and manages
the National Flood Insurance Pro-
gram and the U.S. Fire Adminis-


tration. FEMA became part of the
U.S. Department of Homeland
Security on March 1,2003.

Federal programs
Following is a summary of key
federal disaster aid programs that
can be made available as needed
and warranted under President
Bush's major disaster declaration
issued for Florida.
Assistance for Affected Individ-
uals and Families Can Include as
Required:
Rental payments for tempo-
rary housing for those whose
homes are unlivable. Initial assis-
tance may be provided for up to
three months for homeowners
and at least one month for
renters. Assistance may be
extended if requested after the ini-
tial period based on a review of
individual applicant require-
ments. (Source: FEMA funded
and administered.)
Grants for home repairs and
replacement of essential house-
hold items not covered by insur-
ance to make damaged dwellings
safe, sanitary and functional.
(Source: FEMA funded and
administered.)
Grants to replace personal
property and help meet medical,
dental, funeral, transportation
and other serious disaster-related
needs not covered by insurance
or other federal, state and charita-
ble aid programs. (Source: FEMA
funded at 75 percent of total eligi-
ble costs; 25 percent funded by


the state.)
Unemployment payments
up to 26 weeks for workers who
temporarily lost jobs because of
the disaster and who do not
qualify for state benefits, such as
self-employed individuals.
(Source: FEMA funded; state
administered.)
Low-interest loans to cover
residential losses not fully com-
pensated by insurance. Loans
available up to $200,000 for pri-
mary residence; $40,000 for per-
sonal property, including renter
losses. Loans available up to
$1.5 million for business proper-
ty losses not fully compensated
by insurance. (Source: U.S.
Small Business Administration.)
Loans up to $1.5 million for
small businesses that have suf-
fered disaster-related cash flow
problems and need funds for
working capital to recover from
the disaster's adverse economic
impact. This loan in combina-
tion with a property loss loan
cannot exceed a total of $1.5
million. (Source: U.S. Small
Business Administration.)
Loans up to $500,000 for
farmers, ranchers and aquacul-
ture operators to cover produc-
tion and property losses, exclud-
ing primary residence. (Source:
Farm Service Agency, U.S, Dept.
of Agriculture.)
e Other relief programs: Cri-
sis counseling for those trauma-
tized by the disaster; income tax
assistance for filing casualty
losses; advisory assistance for


legal, veterans benefits and
social security matters.
Assistance for the State and
Affected Local Governments
Can Include as Required:
Payment of 75 percent of
the eligible costs for repairing or
replacing damaged public facili-
ties, such as roads, bridges, utili-
ties, buildings, schools, recre-
ational areas and similar
publicly owned property, as well
as certain private non-profit
organizations engaged in com-
munity service activities.
(Source: FEMA funded, state
administered.)
Payment of 75 percent of
the eligible costs for removing
debris from public areas and for
emergency measures taken to
save lives and protect property
and public health. (Source':
FEMA funded, state adminis-
tered.)
Payment of 75 percent of
the approved costs for hazard
mitigation projects undertaken
by state and local governments
to prevent or reduce long-term
risk to life and property from
natural or technological disas-
ters. (Source: FEMA funded,
state administered.)

How to apply for
assistance:
Those in the counties des-
ignated for assistance to affected
residents and business owners
can begin the disaster applica-


tion process by registering
online at http://www.fema.gov
or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA
(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY)
for the hearing and speech
impaired. The toll-free tele-
phone numbers are available 24
hours a day seven days a week
until further notice. Applicants
registering for aid should be pre-
pared to provide basic informa-
tion about themselves (name,
permanent address, phone
number), insurance coverage
and any other information to
help substantiate losses.
Application procedures for
local governments will be
explained at a series of
federal/state applicant briefings
with locations to be announced
in the affected area by recovery
officials. Approved public repair
projects are paid through the
state from funding provided by
FEMA and other participating
federal agencies.
FEMA prepares the nation for
all hazards and manages federal
response and recovery efforts
following any national incident.
FEMA also initiates mitigation
activities, trains first responders,
works with state and local emer-
gency managers, and manages
the National Flood Insurance
Program and the U.S. Fire
Administration. FEMA became
part of the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security on March 1,
2003.


Use care when trimming damaged trees


By MaiyAnn Morris

If the storm has left broken trees
or large branches in your yard,
other than dragging the pieces to
the roadside for pickup, here's the
best way to deal with the mess.
Broken trees can be sawed into
pieces and stacked for firewood or
placed at the roadside edge of the
property for pick up. Broken or
hanging branches can be pruned
off. Like anything else, there is a
right way to do this.
Cut as illustrated, close to the
trunk, on aslant and leave the "col-
lar" as shown. If it's a long, heavy
branch, cut it off in pieces, starting
at the small end. Before you cut,
look to see where the tree or


branch will fall. Oak wood, for
instance is very heavy, and even
small pieces can cause injury, dam-
age or death.
Hatchets, machetes or other
hacking tools leave an ugly, dis-.
ease-prone stub. Use a chain saw,
if you know how to use one. If you
have purchased a new chain saw,
practice on something on the
ground before trying to use one up
over your head. Read the direc-
tions. Think before you cut. You
don't want to become a post-hurri-
cane injury statistic. You can also
use a hand saw. It takes longer, but
it will do the job.
Dan Culbert, Extension Agent,
Horticulture, for Okeechobee
County, advises "Stand away off


with a pencil or other such object
in your hand. Hold the pencil (or
whatever you have chosen)
upright at arms length and sight
along its length the height of the
overhanging tree or branch. Move
the top of the pencil right and left to
see where the tree (or branch)
might possibly fall to minimize the
chances of damage."
Don't pile branches in ditches
or on the road pavement. Branches
will slow the drainage of storm
water and collect trash that can
block the ditch completely.
Branches on road pavement can
cause an accident and slow the
progress of fire trucks, ambulances
and other emergencyvehicles.
Remember, when working in


the heat, pace yourself, take your
time and drink 2 to 4 glasses of
water every HOUR. If you wait until
you're thirsty, you are already dehy-
drated. Being dehydrated puts you
at risk for heat stroke, heat exhaus-
tion and other heat-related illness-
es. Take frequent "cool-off" breaks
while you work. Do not work in the
mid-day heat. Work early, work late
and use mid-day for a siesta!
Use insect repellent contain-
ing DEET. Apply lightly to both
clothing and exposed skin.
Information for this article
was provided by the Okee-
chobee County Extension Office
and Okeechobee County and
University of Florida IFAS.


Special to INI/ Edward F. Gilman/IFAS
Remove all dead or damaged wood without cutting into the
"collar" of the branch, close to the trunk of the tree. Cutting
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(866)667-3232.




Emp Iloyment -
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Employment -
Medical 210
Employment -
Part.-Time 215
Employment
Wanted 220
Job Information 225
Job Training 227
Sales 230


Employment
Full Time I


Carpenter Wanted
must have tools &
transportation, steady
work. 1-800-345-0060


$500 Signing Bonus! An excit-
ing opportunity! Travel the
USA with our young co-ed
team. Personality a must!
Enthusiastic, motivated, able
to travel. Call Robbie,
(877)787-4386.
$600 WEEKLY Working
through the government part-
time. No Experience. A lot of
0 opportunities .
(800)493-3688 Code
J-14.
ACT NOW DRIVERS- Flatbed,
Bulk Tank and Refrigerated
Divisions. Performance
based pay. Experienced Op-
erators. Independent Con-
tractors or Company Drivers.
CDL Instruction Program
available. (800)771-6318.
www.primelnc.com
CDLA OTR DRIVERS TEAMS
.50 CPM SOLOS .34 CPM
100% DROP & HOOK
HEALTH BENEFITS AS-
SIGNED EQUIPMENT RE-
QUIRE- 1 YEAR OTR
HAZMAT & DOUBLES
(321)202-4406.
Driver- COVENANT TRANS-
PORT. Excellent Pay & Bene-
fits for Experienced Drivers,
0/0, Solos, Teams & Gradu-
ate Students. Bonuses
Available. Refrigerated Now
Available. (888)MORE PAY
(888-667-3729).


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CONSTRUCTION
SUPERINTENDENT
PROJECT MANAGER
Qualifiedto manage SFWMD
Heavy Civil Construction
Projects. Must have exten-
sive Field Exp. and moderate
office abilities. Excellent
compensation package.
Contact Sam (850)258-3545
or fax resume
(561)996-5663.
CUSTODIAN
Hard working individual with
transportation, experienced on
floor cleaning machines:
knowledge of school operation
preferred. Background check.
Call (561)993-4248.
DELIVER FEMA RV's FOR
PAY! A NATIONAL RV deliv-
ery service has immediate
needs for qualified contrac-
tors to deliver "new" RV trail-
ers from factories and
dealers to Hurricane relief
sites. This is a great way for
you to help the victims.
Please log on today:
www.hodzontransport.com.

DENTAL ASSISTANT -
Full Time. Certification
or experience pre-
ferred. Bilingual Eng-
lish/Spanish pref.
competitive salary &
excellent benefits. Ap-
ply at:
Florida Community
Health Centers
315 South W. C. Owen
Ave., Clewiston, FL
or fax resume to
(863)983-9604
EOE/DFWP
Driver- NOW HIRING QUALI-
FIED DRIVERS for Central
Florida Local & National OTR
positions. Food grade tanker,
no hazmat, no pumps, great
benefits, competitive pay &
new equipment. Need 2
years experience. Call By-
num Transport for your op-
portunity today.
(800)741-7950.

Do-It-Yourself Ideas


Lighthouse
Designed to be topped with a
solar-powered outdoor light,
this lighthouse project is an
ideal beacon for a shadowy
porch or pathway. It stands
about five feet tall.
Lighthouse plan
(No. 860)... $9.95
Lighthouses Package
3 plans incl. 860
(No. C159)... $24.95
Catalog (pictures hundreds
of projects)... $2.00
Please add $3.00 s&h
(except catalog-only orders)
To order, circle itemss, clip
and send with check to:
U-Bild, P.O. Box 2383,
Van Nuys, CA 91409.
Please be sure to include
your name, address, and the
name of this newspaper.
Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.
Or call (800) 82-U-BILD
u-bild.com
Money Back Guarantee


*DryVan
*Excellent Pay
*Top Benefits
*Great Company
Recruiter available Sat.
A.M. and Sun. all da
(802944
w S S rs aree


EXPERIENCED CARPENTER
Must speak English and have
own tools & transportation. All
'round work: Siding, Roofing,
Hurricane Protection Installa-
tions. Must be a self starter.
Pay contingent upon ability,
attitude & work ethic.
Call (561)985-2327
IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES
FOR SURVEY CREW
PERSONNEL
$20/hr. for Experienced Crew
Chief. 40/hr. Min./Wk. for all
Personnel. Primary job
location in Okeechobee.
Call 863-357-6688

KNOWLEDGEABLE HORSE
people needed. Become an
independent agent for Horse
supplement company, dealer
recruitment and product
sales. Commissions based
program. Contact Sarah,
S877)788-4448 or equinein-
o@ihvets.com.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
needed at Florida Com-
munity Health Centers.
Bilingual preferred.
Competitive salary and
excellent benefits. Apply:
315 South W.C. Owen
Avenue, Clewiston, FL
or fax resume to
(863)983-9604
EOE/DFWP
MOVIE EXTRAS, ACTORS &
MODELS! Make
$75-$250/day. All ages and
faces wanted! No exp. Re-
quired. FT/PT!
(800)851-9048.
Now Hiring for 2005 Postal
P position n s
$17.50-$59.00+/hr. Full
Benefits/Paid Training and
Vacations No Experience
Necessary (800)584-1775
Reference # 5600.
PRIDE ENTERPRISES
Looking for Field Supervisor
for sugar cane operation. Exp.
with farm equipment req'd.
Exc. benefit package. Fax
resume to 561-996-8559.
ROAD RULES Ten immediate
openings for the sharpest
people to represent sports,
fashion & news publications.
Must be money motivated,
start immediately, paid daily.
(866)891-3673.
S/E & 3-State Run: T/T Driv-
ers. HOME WEEKENDS.
Mileage Pay, Benefits, 401K.
Trainees Welcome. Miami
area- exp. req. 21 min
age/Class-A CDL Cypress
Truck Lines (800)545-1351.
Your new home could be
in today's paper. Have
you looked for it?


CNA/HHA, COMPANION
Bl-lingual, Live Ins.
(772)466-9199
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Glades County
Board of County Commissioners
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
October 24, 2005
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, super-
vise the work of staff involved in emergency management ac-
tivities. Must be able to perform a variety of responsible duties
related to the Emergency Management Operation, 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, twen-
ty-four (24) hours a day. Must be able to react calmly and
promptly during 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 response agencies a plus. Must have the
ability to interpret federal and state laws to formulate policy for
implementation at local level. Must be able to organize and
mobilize 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 Equiva-
lent.
JOB LOCATION: Glades County Emergency Management
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5 days per week.
(except as noted above)
CLOSING DATE: November 7, 2005
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application,
Copy of valid Florida Driver's License.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Mary Ann Dotson
500 Avenue J.
Post Office Box 1018
Moore Haven, FL 33471
863-946-6000
Glades County is a drug-free, non-smoking workplace.


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A. Duda & Sons, Inc. a leading citrus employer in the
LaBelle area has an immediate opening for a- quality
assurance person to inspect fresh citrus fruit for qual-
ity standards in their packing house. Good commu-
nication skills with customers and sales, Citrus expe-
rience desirable but not necessary. Some lifting.
Writing & Computer skills. High School and mini-
mum of 3 years experience in citrus or related field.
Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401K, vaca-
tions, holidays, and other benefits. Apply in person
at 6115 South Hwy 29, LaBelle, Fl. (863) 675-2600 ext.
3550. M/F/V/H/EOE


HELP WANTED
ASST FINANCE MANAGER
Langford Ford is looking for a goal
oriented team player with the abili-
ty to multi-task. Candidates must be
motivated with excellent customer
service and organizational skills.
Experience is helpful but not neces-
sary. Bi-lingual is a plus. Flexible
hours, 401K, paid vacation, and
insurance benefits. Candidate must
be able to work Saturdays and after
5pm weekdays.
Please send resumes to:
Langford Ford, Inc
851 S Main St LaBelle, Fl 33935
Attn: Bobbie Anderson
Email resumes to:
bobbie@langfordyall.com
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LABORER, LOADER OPERATOR,
& QC TECHNICIAN

Rinker Materials is currently seeking qualified candi-
dates to fill positions for a Laborer, Loader Operator
and a QC Technician. Candidates must be able to op-
erate heavy equipment, perform routine maintenance
and must be willing to cross-train into different areas
of the sand mining environment. Prior industrial expe-
rience preferred. Excellent compensation and benefits
package available! Please apply in person at 5990
.S. HWY 27, Palmdale, FL or call: 863-675-2862
EEO/DFW


Employmen
mFull Time


Emlymn
Full Tim


MANAGEMENT

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


Lykes Bros. Inc Ranch Division has immediate
openings for the following positions:
Mechanic/Welder
Must have own tools and
valid FL Drivers License.


Ranch Hand
Must have own tack &
saddle experience helpful.
Applications accepted
Mon-Fri 8a-3p
106 SW County Rd 721
Okeechobee, FL
AAIEOE/M/F/DV Drug Free Workplace


HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WANTED
Must have a Class B license
Full Time position with benefits
Starting at $12.00 an hour
Please apply at 475 S. Cabbage Palm St.
Montura Ranch Estates
Central County Water Control District

DRIVERS NEEDED
DAV Chapter 144 in LaBelle will be taking over
the Vans program in Hendry County. Drivers are
needed to transport veterans to the VA clinics in
Ft. Myers, St. Petersburg and West Palm Beach.
These are paid positions. Must have a clean
driver license and be in good health.
Call 863-675-0092.
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BUS DRIVER/GROUP LEADER
Pahokee Pals "out-of-school childcare pro-
gram" has immediate need for a Bus Driv-
er/Group Leader in Pahokee. This position will
transport children ages 5-12 about 1-2 hours/day
and also for occasional field trips in addition to
Group Leader responsibilities supervising recrea-
tional/educational activities and interacting with
the children. CDL Class "B" license with excellent
driving record required as well as completion of
40 child care training. Fax resumes to: .

Cassandra Osborne
561-924-3595 or call
561-924-5677
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SOUTHERN GARDENS GROVES CORPORATION
CREW LEADER
Southern Gardens Groves' Harvesting Operation
has 2 Crew Leader openings. Offers competitive
wages, steady seasonal employment, with
Join the most exciting attraction in SW Florida limited housing available. Requires CDL license
and prefer previous experience. Pick up an
JOB OPPORTUNITIES application at 1820 CR 833, Clewiston or call
Bartender $9.00 plus grats 863.9024133.
Busser $5.50 plus grats EOE
Cashier $9.50 per hour
Count Team Member $9.50 per hour
Housekeeper $9.00 per hour POSITION AVAILABLE
Line Cook $10.00 per hour Full Time Receptionist
Maintenance Worker $9.00 per hour + (d.o.e.)
Poker Brush $8.00 per hour Computer Exp. a must, Bilingual,
Prep Cook $8.00 per hour Customer Service & General Office
Security Officer $10.00 per hour Exp. a +. Apply within @ Everglades
Security Supervisor D.O.E. Federal Credit Union. Mail resume to:
Server $5.50 plus grats 1099.W. Venture Ave., Clewiston, FL
TAD Clerk $21.00 avg. w/grats 33440. Email Resume To:
Vault Cashier $9.50 per hour efcu@earthlink.net
We are also seeking candidates for these professional positions:
Database Analyst Human Resources Generalist l
Financial Analyst IT Technician PC Support Technician
Benefits available for all employees A. Duda & Sons, Inc., a leading citrus employer in the
Benefits available for all employees LaBelle area has an immediate opening for a shipping
www.theseminolecasino.com foreman to coordinate incoming & outgoing truck
Apply in person at 506 S. 1" Street, Immokalee, FL traffic in product movement, communicating fre-
1-800-218-0007 quently with outside vendors, company sales dept.
and personnel. The successful candidate will have a
L | high school diploma with 5 years shipping, dock &
Lykes Bros Ranch Division truck loading experience. Good writing, verbal, and
haLykes an immediate opening for computer skills. Benefits include
has an immediate opening for medical/dental/vision, 401K, vacations, holidays, and
Adm inistrative Assistant other benefits. Apply in person at 6115 South Hwy
in the Land Management Division at it's Brighton office. 29, LaBelle, Fl. (863) 675-2600 ext. 3550.
Responsibilities include administrative support, processing land M/F/V/H/EOE
transactions, researching title abstracts and public records &
mapping. Qualified candidates should possess experience as a Le
real estate paralegal or land title research assistant, knowledge l I I S
of office practises and procedures and experience with the use of LOCAL VENING ROUTE. o- NEED A LAWYER? All Criminal
office productivity software. AS Degree in Legal Assistant or da, snacks cady, juices, Defense & Personal Injury.
comparable training and experience and/or experience with the water, great equip. and ser- *Felonies *Domestic Vio-
use of mapping software. Lykes offers competitive wages and an vices, financing available lence *Misdemeanors *DUI
excellent benefit package. Qualified w/$7,500 down. Call *Traffic *Auto Accident
applicants should mail or fax resumeto: (877)843-8726. *Wrongful Death. "Protect
applicants should mail or fax resume to: #B02002-037. Your Rights" A-A-A Attorney
Lykes Ranch Division Referral Service
Attn: Loyda Rivera NOTICE (800)733-5342.
106 SW County Rd 721 't i' Independent Newspapers will
Okeechobee. FL 34974 l never accept any advertise-
Okeechobee. FL 34974 ment that is illegal or con-
Fax # (863)763-6159 r,,t, sidered fraudulent. Inall NEW SELF STORAGE
i,-LM [in, '. L'ru ,: casesof questionable val- 46units 7x1 5, 8x15, 1 0x15,
.ue, such as promises of 1 0x30, 12x30, 15x25. Full
Drivers guaranteed income from electric, secure on Commereio
Drivers I work-at-home programs.- if St. 350 ft. from Clewiston
it sounds too good to be Police Dept. 863-983-6663,
&j _2;true, chances are that it is. 863-983-2808, after hrs.
If you have questions or 8639838979
10 doubts about any ad on
these pages, we advise that
NO Problem! before responding or send-
T, rak.me Po ing money ahead of time, ,
NOWAvoiloh "",a ,"-ev-r you check with the Better M se
| NOWAvailable. rc Business Bureau at M rc d
772-878-2010 for previous
G&Part-Time complaints.
COMPANY DRIVERS Receptionist Needed Some 800 and 900 telephone w as
COMPANY DRIVERS To work evenings, numbers may require an Air Conditioners 505
"I A -iRO LEADR weekends and s6me extra charge, as well as Antiques 510
Paid Pal fe holidays. Must be long distance toll costs. We Appliances 515
m" h.s r ae nld reliable, able to work will do our best to alert our Appliance Parts 520
eaid lin P Swith the public, have reader f these charges in Beauty Supplies 525
r vie general office knowl- the ads, but occasionally Bicycles 530
6 gnonsttedgeandgoodphone wemaynothbeawareof the Book. & Magazines535
a ite skills. Please submit charges. Therefore, if you Building Materials 540
application at Palm call a number out of your Business Equipment 545
a- -. Terrace of Clewiston area, use caution. Carpets/Rugs 550
.. a a o i 301 S. Gloria Street Children's Items 555
tClewiston, FL 33440 Serious entrepreneur? THIS China, Glassware, Etc. 560
863-983-5123 is it. Most powerful compen- Clothing 565
station plan on the planet. No Coins/Stamps 570
SUBSTITUTE GROUP LEADERot MLM. Proven Collectibles 575
O way to earn a VERY substan- Computer/Video 580
Pahokee Pals "out-of-school childcare pro- trial income. Call: Crafts/Supplies 585
gram" has immediate need for Substitute Group 8eo 7 Group, nc. Window.co ww. Win Drsnens Fabrics 595
Leaders in Pahokee. Substitute Group Leaders Fireplace Fixture 600
will supervise recreational/educational activities RN'S & LPN'S StartYour Own Business: Firewood 605
and interact with children ages 5-12 for 5 hours NEEDED Chooseyourhours & iance nowavail Furniture 610
per day M-F, and be available on an on-cal basis. The GEO Group a world- Choose Avon! 863-677-0025 Health & Reducing
wide lede ina poiv e Gb ai b n fm yu r e Equipment 620
Completion of 40 hour child care training required wide leader in privatized Grab a bargain from your Heating Equipment'
Saiitto a Corrections; offers a neighbor's garage, attic, Supplies 625
as well as ability to work harmoniously with stu- challenging and exciting basement or closet in Household Items 630
dents, staff and parents. Fax resumes to: opportunity. today's classified. Jewelry 635
Cassandra Osborne WE OFFER: Top Pay, Lamps/Lights 640
Medical, Dental, Short er i Luggage 645
561-924-3595 or call term disability, 401fK, pMedical Items 650
561-924-5677 Paid vacation & HolidaysMusical Instruments 660
Catholic Charities and Life Insurance office Supplies.
Equipment 665
EOE THE GEO GROUP Pets/Supplies.,
South Bay Babysitting 405 Services 670
Correctional Facility Child Care Needed 410 Photography 675
r TEr ALIN600 US Hwy 27 Sou th Child Care Offered415 Plumbing Supplies 680
Instruction 420 Pools & Supplies 685
IASouth Bay, FL 33493 Services Offered 425 Restaurant
Reals Estiate Development and Management company is Phone: 561-992-9505 Insurance 430 Equipment 690
currently seeking an experienced Administrative As- Fax: 561-829-1902 Medical Services435 Satellite 695
sistantto process and manage commercial contracts, EOE, M/F/V/H Sew ing Machines 705
leases and general office tasks. Responsibilities a n, Stereo Equipment 710
would include, but are not limited to, lease drafting Television./Radio 715
and administration, all aspects of managing contract Tickets 720
timelines, comprehensive record keeping, general sec- $5,500 Weekly Goal Potential Tools 725
retarial duties and tenant supervision. If someone did it, so can J'Al# r9 !Aon Toys & Games 730,
Experience in Leasing, Property Management and or a you! 2-3 confirmed appoint- VCRs 735
paralegal degree preferred. Acomprehensiveknowl- ments daily! Benefits Persia Wanted to Buy 740
edge of Microsoft Office and related software pro- Available... Call Catherine
grams is required. We offer compensation based on McFarland (888)563-3188. D,. (t56 I99-4524
experience and demonstrated ability, fully paid health n al
and dental coverage after 90 days and two weeks va- ia i I f'56 }96.-9066
cation after one year.
Our offices are a 30 minute commute west of Royal 3- o. AiRng N & Ooln, Casrring
Palm Beach. e-A 0,, $1300 (863)763-2663 or
www.theroyalcompanies.com 801-1245 cell.
dcroyalktheroyalcompanies.com Business AIR COND. PARTS- Going out
mBsMoney L..enders 310 shop. Motors, on t
Tax Preparation 315 DELIVER OUR PRECIOUS scop. Mooise, front ors,
CARGO: Be a Hendry Sfier $1)800
Immediate opening for a mechanic helper, with work County School Board Bus offer (561)684-9007.
hours of 9 am 7 pm 5 1/2 days a week. Benefit pack- Driver Contact the AIR CONDITIONER -'05 York
includes medical/vision/dental plans, paid vaca- I I Transportation Dept. at 3.5 ton package unit w/heat
dons, 401K and other benefits. Drug free workplace. ,hrvyl lamwesnn at


Apply in person at 12255 Hwy 29N., Felda, Florida. A CASH COW! 90 VENDING jamesonc@ AIR CONDITIONER, Maytag,
Contact Jim McVay (863) 673-0363 MACHINE UNITS/YOU OK hendry.k12.fl.us 15,000 btu, paid $400, sell
LOCATIONS ENTIRE BUSI- for $250.
EOE/V/H/F/M NESS $10,670 HURRY! (239)470-3040/415-7556
Se solicit un ayudante de mecanico en el taller de A (800)836-3464 #B02428.
Duda. El horario sera de las 9 am 7 pm, 5 1/2 dias L wyr ., AIR CONDITIONERS- 8,000
por semana. Se ofrece un pacquete que include un plan ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do -BTU's Works good $60.
medico, seguro de vida, vacaciones, plan de retiro, y you earn $800/day?.30 Ma- (863)467-4366
otros beneficios. Empleo libre de drogas. Dirijase a chines, Free Candy All for ALL Accidents & Injury Find itfaster. Sell t sooner
12255 Carretera 29 Norte, Felda, Florida. Hable con el 0200033. CALL US: We BIKE/BOAT/BUS, in the lassedsANIMAL
Senor Jim McVay a su telefono (863) 673-0360. will not be undersold! BITES, WORKERS COMPEN- Antiqus 0
Practicamos una political de igualdad de opportu- SATION, WRONGFUL
nidades DATA ENTRY. Work from any- DEATH, NURSING HOME IN- ANNE-TIQUES of Moorehaven
where. Flexible Hours, $$ JURIES. "Protect Your AveJ&lstSt. Open
Great Pay $$ Personal Corn- Rights" A-A-A ATTORNEY Wed.- Sat. & maybe Sun.
puter Required. Serious In- Referral Service Forthosewith unusualtastel
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WANTED queries Only. (800)873-0345 (800)733-5342. We buy & sell estates.
Must have a Class B license DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS (863)946-9100
Full Time position with benefits LEARN TO MAKE YOUR Annu- children, etc. Only one sig- GLASS INSULATOR COLLEC-
Starting at $12.00 an hour al Income a Monthly Income. nature required! *Excludes TION- $75 (407)436-1901
Please apply at 475 S. Cabbage Palm St. Training, No Experience Nec- govt. fees! Call weekdays
Montura Ranch Estates essary. $49.95 Start up. Call (800)462-2000, ext.600. POPCORN QUILT- 84x96,
Futures, Inc. (8am-7pm) Alta Divorce, great cond. $500
Central County Water Control District (800)515-3372. LLC. Established 1977. (407)436-1901.


KNIFE MAKING- Acety-
lene/Oxygen tanks, hoses &
gauges, drill presses, multi
grinders, $2000
. (863)763-9527
nThen
COUCH & MATCHING CHAIR- 20 m in
Floral, $150. m in t
(863)675-2648
DRESSER & 2 Night stands. IS the ti
Good condition. $100. is the tir
(863)357-1560
QUEEN SLEEP SOFA, never W ith
used, Rd DR Table, w/4 w ith y
chair, 4 bar stools, tall lamp,
$650 for all (239)707-4404. birtr
SOFA- 8', Off white with 4' I
l, oveseat. Good condition.
0 Antique satin. $450 for both.
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Florida LPN License & IV Certification. Must be will-
ing to work a flexible schedule. Candidate will have to
pass com p ,. :, i ..,- Li-,: ". .' h.1 '-- Fu, i, ,,: P '. I
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with mont.li, ii ., d ,..:. 'e: '
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M ust have 1i i- i i r. .1 -J ', r e .ii, h : ,, L'. I
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Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805
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CHEST FREEZER-very good TANNING BED Brand new
condition $75 Pd $2000 asking $1000 E
(863)467-9347. (863)697-3211
FREEZER, UPRIGHT: Ken- TRUNDLE BED- Extra large,
more. Like new. $200. Incl dust ruffle, comforter &
(863)674-1105 2 shams. $150.
(239)246-6071
REFRIGERATOR & STOVE -
white, like new condition.G C
$430 both or trade for home q m0 F
furniture. (863)675-0386 a
y C BATTERY CHARGER auto- n
RINGER WASHER w/ double matic, 48volts, Club car, $50 (
tubs. Works good. $50 (863)697-2033
(863)635-7733 F
CLUB CAR, '97- Exc. cond.,
STOVE, MAGIC CHEF, White, good batt/charger, $1599. '
4 Burners, Oven storage (863)697-1350/763-2063. $
drawer. Works great! $75.
(863)634-0245 EASY GO Good cond. good
battery & charger. $799.
BNeg. (863)697-1350 or
Im(863)763-2063.
SHED- Wolly, 14'x28', 8K
new, Extras. Asking $6000.
(863)634-5753 BROWNING 380 AUTO- ask-
ing $400 or will trade
Bicycle (502)931-8101.
BROWNING B-80 SL, 3" bar-
SCHWNN 1955- Original rel, 1 modified, 1 full, great
condition, $900. shape, $400.
(863)467-5756. (863)673-4927 g
Bln & BROWNING RIFLE- ModelN
Bar, 270 cal, 3x9 Redhead
scope. Good shape. Asking
BUILDING SALE! "Last $500(863)467-2171
Chance!" 20x26 Now $3995. Desert Eagle, 44 Magnum,
25x30, $5700. 30x40, black, $950. (304)667-7855
$8300. 40x60, $12,900o
Many Others. Meets 140 Taurus, 44 Magnum, stain-
M.RH. Higher available. One less, red dot, $650.
end included. Pioneer (304)667-7855
(800)668-5422.


CLOSET DOORS (2) Sliding,
6 Ft. & SHOWER DOOR: Glass
Sliding $30 neg. for all, or will
sep. (863)467-1965
FLORIDA ROOM- disassem-
bled, 12x30, fully insulated,
vinyl windows, 2 doors,
$2000 neg (863)467-9347
METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$
Buy Direct From Manufactur-
er. 20 colors in stock with all
Accessories. Quick turn
around! Delivery Available
Toll Free (888)393-0335.
Red Bricks, between 200-300,
$100 will sell separately.
(863)697-2032
VINYL SIDING- for a mobile
home, cream color, $100 for
all (863)467-6423 ..


BABY CRIBS (2) with drawers
underneath, complete with
everything. $250 will sell
separate (863)357-2803 .
CRIB BEDDING SET Cowboy
design w/ lots of extras. Must
see!! Pd $1000+ asking
$400 neg. (863)763-6297


BARBIE DOLLS- (3)Special
Joy, Angelic Inspiration $150
will sep. (863)634-9526
DOLL COLLECTION: Extra
Large. $300 for all.
(863)675-7275
Football & Baseball Card Col-
lection. Mid 80's & 90's
$500 or best offer, Call
(863)763-8943ask for Tracy


IBM COMPUTER- complete
w/17" monitor, Win XRP DVD,
CD burner, $350 or best of-
for (863)763-2034. .


FIREARMS LIBRARY 32 BANJO Vega Pro 2, 5 string
Bather bound vol. all about banjo. 1940's model, W/les-
uns. Cost $950 now sons $1500 (863)675-0604
350 863-697-2033 BLACK SILKIE CHICKS, $3
lock Handgun, 45 cal., like each. (863)675-6214 in La-
new, exc. cond., fires like a Belle area
champ, w/some ammo,
$600 neg. (863)227-4281 COCKER SPANIEL, F, 9mo.,
Tan & White w/papers & micro
chip. Needs more time than I
S I I have. $500 (863)983-5189
GOOD SENIOR HOME
XERCISE MACHINE- Ellipti- NEEDED- for Affen Pincher,
al, Sears, Perfect cond., Pro- $200 (863)983-6537.
orm Cardio Cross Trainer.
100. (863)467-1396 Will de- GREAT DANE- Male, 10 mo.
ver old. Great with kids. Moving,
need to sell. Papers,Will sac-
The classified are the rifice $350. (863)697-2717
most successful sales-
person in town. NANDY CONURE PARROT,
very sweet, $160 with cage.
(863)673-5038
PARROT CAGES- (4) large,
lOT WATER HEATER, brand $1100for all will sellsepar-
new; used 6 mos., paid ate. (863)673-5038.
$850, sell for $650.P ,
(239)470-3040/415-7556 Su IesI

ABOVE GROUND POOL Vi-
ADIES GOLD ANTIQUE nyl, 3/2' deep, 16' around.
POCKET WATCH- over 100 Chemicals & accessories in-
yrs old, $500 neg. cluded.$150 (863)763-0252
yrs old, $500 neg.
(863)634-9620. Okeecho- &
bee

HOT TUB- Like new, Excellent
IFT CHAIR- excellent condi- condition, 18 jets, Seats 6
IFT CHAIR- excellent condi- adults $1 999.
tion, $350 (863)801-5353. (863d983-7751
OXYGEN USERS: Enjoy free- j!M aI I
dom! Travel without canis-
ters, Oxlife's lightweight,
Oxygen concentrators run off COMPOUND BOW- Bear, Su-
your car & in your home. per Magnum, new with case
U.S.A.- made Warranteed and access. $175
2800)780-2616 www.oxii- (502)931-8101 cell.
teinc.com POOL TABLE w/ accesso-
J IJ. I ries, Slate. $625
(863)357-7406
EARN DEGREE online from TELESCOPE Celestron Pro.,
home. *Medical, *Business, Barlows, target scope, on tri-
*Paralegal, *Computers. Job pod, serious inquiries only
Placement Assistance. Corn- $225 (863)763-3551
puter & Financial aid if quali-
fy. (866)858-2121 Str
www.onlinetidewater- Eq ip1 ii
tech.com.
PIONEER TOWER SPEAKERS,
FOUNTAIN Mediterranean. (2) for home entertainment
rge, round,3 tier,rape vine center or stereo, $100 neg.
notif. $650 or best offer (863)983-7915
863)357-7406 (863)983-7915
R8NT63 D R Nnl. T SURROUND SOUND- Avia,
RONT DOOR ORNAMENT with DVD. $100.
half moon design, w/ 4 panes (863)824-8703w
of glass, 2" high, 24" wide. (863)824-8703
30 (863)763-0625T
GIGANTIC MIRRORS! Jobsite 'R
Leftovers! (7) 48" x 100" x "
1/4" at $115.00 each MAGNAVOX 52" High Defini-
9) 72" x 100" x 1/4" at tion, big screen, 6 mos old,
165.00 each. Will deliver black, mint cond. w/ remote
can install. Everything MUST $800 FIRM (863)673-3134
GO! CallNow!
(888)306-9046.
Ms l GENERATOR, Coleman, 5000
Instm nt s al Watts, 10 hp B&S Engine.
Used for 1 Hurricane. Like
GUITAR & MANDOLIN Mor- new. $425 (863)467-7838
gan Monroe Flat top guitar &
Kentucky Mandolin KM675
Model $1000 (863)675-0604
'IANO Gulbransen Spinet, in
good condition w/ bench $400 GENERATOR- Makita, brand
(863)234-9670 new, never used, cost $2000
sell faor $1200
iHO-BUD Pedal steel guitar (863)467-5756
amp. Works good $300
(863)763-9592 or
(863)634-0399








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VISITORS TO OUR WEBSITE IN THE LAST 90 DAYS. OVER 70% OF BUYERS USE THE INTERNET TO SEARH FOR HOMES.


SUGAR REALTY HAS THE MOST LISTINGS ON OUR WEB, MLS AND HIGHEST VOLUME OF INTERNET TRAFFIC IN THE CLEV


ONLY .-I 9 AVAILABLE!! CBS Nu
Construction 3/2/1, Texas AV, 1673
sq ft, Special loan pkges. Right Now
lot and home only $145K LUT2
BUILDERS
Lakeport! Duplex 2BA/1BAon Rim
Canal of Lake 0, completely fur-
nished Pristine!! BRING YOUR FISH-
ING POLE $269.9K
REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! Pretty
1.25 acres with Oak trees on end of


PIONEER 2.5 Acres in Nice Area


Moore Haven Investment
Opportunity
8 Lots, 5 Mobile Homes. All Rented
Avenues D & E. Call For More
Details. Offered @ $ 175K.
Montura Tract 1.25 ac N Mayoral
St. at end of street next to canal.
High, Dry & Cleared $45K
Montura Tract 1.25 ac Kennel St.
next to canal. Very nice lot. High,
Dry & Cleared $43K
CBS Home 3 bd/1 ba on 1.25 acres,
chain link fence, new roof, iron
security bars, gazebo on paved
road. A steal @$129,900
Ask Us About Our
New Talking
House!!


Glenn A.
Smith

863-983-3508

1) Rjver Front Beautiful 4 bed-
room/2 bath (over 2400 sq.ft.)
mobile home on the
Caloosahatchee River. Porch on the
rear of home overlooks the river.
Dock rights are available with per-
mission from Corps of Engineer.
Location, location, location for only
$524,900 See pictures an other
information on realtor.com. MLS#:
205086164
2)Circle Dr. 3 bedroom/1 bath
Home on the north side. Great deal
at $109,900
3) Osceola A ye be om/2 bath
w/den -,:.n IJI tl.:..:k from
Clewistr.. .. iJ:I ,-r (new),
tile anc h .r,... ..:.., 1,:..,:.r.ng iplit floor
plan. Price for quick sale $174,900
4)Montura Ranch 3/2 on 1.25 acres.
New tile in Kitchen/laundry room. Great
location-1/2 block from Pine Cone.
Priced to sell at $119,900
MLS# 200519923
5) Sunshine Lakes Estates. Almost new
mobile home ('05 Homes of Merit) on
small lake. Oversized living room w/fire-
place, Stainless Steel appliances, large
bedrooms w/walk-in closets. Beautiful
home for only $134,900
MLS#200514068 for pictures and more
info.
6) Pioneer Plantation 3 bedroom/2
bath mobile home on 2.5 acres. Located
at the end of the street for privacy. Oak
and pine trees. Must see to appreciate.
$139,900 Pictures and more informa-
tion on realtor.com. MLS#- 200514439


Deal Fell Through


1.25 ac $109.9K
Hot Deal on Northside!!!
Immaculate 4/2 with Over 2,200
sq.ft. outside kitchen & heated
pool.
ew Listing


Need Land? Got It!
1.25 acres in Montura Ranch
Estates $43.5K
New Listing
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath on commerical
lot. WHAT A DEAL!!!$169.9K
Country Living at its Best!!!
5/2 Manufactured Home on 1.25
Acres of Well Landscaped Property
in Montura Ranch Estates for ONLY
$169.9K
For Rent!!
3/2 manufactured Home in Ladeca
Acres.
New Listing
North Side 3/2 w/ Beautiful
Hardwood Floors. Over 2,000 sq.ft.
@ $219.9K
ludy's Place
Restaurant & Bar w/ a fun
atmosphere & pool tables for
ONLY $260K!!!
lust Reduced 34.81K
BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY LOT WOW!!!
1.25 acres of land in Montura
Ranch Estates
Great Dealn!.
1.25 acres in MRE with lots of
Potential for only $38K
You want country livin pack your
stuff and move to Pioneer 2.5
acres only $99.9K


aSe Habla Espanol
One Of A Kind! Nu Listing! 3/2.5
lrm'.:.:r :.500 Sq.Ft.) on Del
.1,:.r,..i C .-.1 Pool & Spa w/ Poolside
i t,:rIr, T.:..:. Many Extras To List. A
Must See! $449,9K


Pioneer Plantation Tracts
Tampa Ave. 2.5 Heavily Wooded
Acres. Reduced to $82K Owner Says
Make An Offerd
FLAGHOLE! 1.93 acres at end


major renovation. Priced for
immediate sale @ $119,900
Pioneer 11 th St. 2.5 Acres.
$79K
Montura Tracts
Avenida del Club, partially
cleared corner lot on paved
road@$39,900.00
N. Utopia, heavily wooded
@$39,900.00
S. Romero, next to canal
@$40,000.00


S. Live Oak, next to canal
@$40,000.00


S. Zambra, next to canal
@$41,500.00
N. Kennel, partially cleared
@42,900.00
Hunting Club, corner lot on
paved road @$45,000.00
Hunting Club, corner lot on
paved road @49,500.00


Marshall
R. Berner

863-228-3265


New Listing! 2BD/1BA, hard-
wood floors, new electrical sys-
tem. Call with Best Offer.
Montura Ranch Estates 1.25
acres @ $49,900

New Listing! Single Wide MH in
Montura $75K Bring All Offers.
Montura! S.Palamino. $39.5K




Ashley

P. Wood

863-228-1132

CLEWI.TOPJL-Sf, TALKING
HOUSE, '. Jlf Del Rio.
3/2, po..:i V Afriar, extras
great ,ocitior,a cr,nt.r.d $259K
MOORE HAVEN YACHT CLUB
3/2 fully furnished 1998 Homes
of Merit doublewide in nice 55+
community- offered @ $174,900


Maribel
Gonzalez


561-722-7347
Se Habila Espanol

Harlem! 3/2 mobile home with
shed, fenced yard, patio, and a fire-
place @$59,900.00
Bring your animals! 1995 Homes of
Merit DBLWDE MH in Montura. 3/2 on
1.25 acres with lots of trees and storage
space @ $139,900.00
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READY TO MOVE! In MRE 3/2
DBLWIDE ON 1.25 Beautiful Acres @
$119,900.00
New Listing! 3/2 Homes of Merit
DBLWDE on a man-made lake @
$95,000

y ," Jerry W.
S Smith


561-261-3444

Ready to Move in! 3BD/2BAon 1.25
crews. Completely Furnished! @$31 OK
New Listing! 3/2 on 1.25
Acres with Carport & Screened
Porch, Fenced. @ $123,900
Recently Reduced! Beautiful
3BR/2BA manufactured hornm on
1.09 acres in Montura. Nice floor
plan with fireplace makes this list-
ing a must see @ $107,325
New Flaghole Listing" 3bd/2ba
MH on a nice 2.5 acre lot, fully fur-
nished with all appliances included!
Great Deal going for $184.9K
New Listing! 2/2 mobile home in
Moore Haven. Nice yard with big
shaded oak tree. Concrete driveway
and fenced. Minutes from boat
ramps and Lake Okeechobee.
Asking: $79,900.00


/ISTON AREA!!


Walker


863-677-1013

Montura Tracts, I List, Show and
Sell 1.25 Acre Tracts. Call For
Information or Appointment!
Need a Building? We have a
12,500sq.ft. Engineered Steel
Building on 5 Ac. Offered @ $215K
Pion gyin
Pioneer).
Tower Lakes! DBLWDE 3/2 1782
Sq.Ft. Liberty Home. On a Large
Fenced Corner Lot with Lakefront.
@ $94.9K
Ready To Move Into a New
2bd/2ba Mobile Home? High and Dry
1.25 Ac Lot Has Been Cleared. Fenced
and Cross Fenced. @ $11 OK.


Enrique
Acosta

305-506-5876
Se Habla Espanol


2.3 AC im c ri v i h septic,
well & eleff.j A. d on
paved road @ $109,900


investors wanted $49,900

M led,
fenced, new septic @ $139,900
1.25 acre ,IMPROVED FREE home
with purchase of land, single-
wide MH offered @ $79,900


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2BA 30'x50' metal buildings & Apt. $173,000
2.16 acres $349,000
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3 bedroom. 2.5 bath CBS home. central
heating &. air, built-up tar & gravel roof.
Well & pumnp used to water yard. fenced
back yard &, a 372 sq. ft. open prorch
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MaryLee van Wijck 946-0505

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David Rister 634-2157
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1 )400Acres !!
Beautiful tract of
land that is perfect
for hunting. Wildlife
is abundant w/
deer, the occasion-
al bear, & a multi-
tude of small game.
Property is current-
ly being used for
cattle. $1 5,000 per
ac. Pictures & more
on realtor.com
MLS# 200520411

2)Pioneer Plantation
4 Bedroom/2 Bath
Mobile Home.
Great location for
only $299,900
MLS# 205064357
3)Montura Ranch
2.5 acres at the end
of the street.
$84,000 MLS#
200521 640


4) Del Monte Ave
Large 3 Bedroom/2
Bath home on over
1/2 acre. Great loca-
tion, only 1/2 mile
from the marinas &
Lake Okeechobee.
$259,900 More
information on real-
tor.com MLS#
200520398
5)Moore Haven 4/2
on 1/3 acre. Large
open kitchen. New
in '04. Listed at
$134,900 MLS#:
200521690
6) New Listing!! 4
bedroom/2.5 bath
home on 2.5 acres in
Montura. Must see to
appreciate. Listed at
$279,900


Call
Glenn A. Smith 863-983-3508
Sarah A Williams 863-228-6867


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AIR HOCKEY TABLE very
good condition. Accessories
included. $45 (863)467-2573
CHILDREN'S SCOOTERS- 2,
Silver. Adjustable. $20 or will
separate. (863)763-5120
XBOX w/ chip & hard drive.
Complete system & 8 games.
$300 (863)673-5206
Looking for a place to
hang your hat? Look
no further than the
classified.


Agriculture I



Christmas Trees 745
Farm Equipment 805
Farm Feed/Products 810
Farm Miscellaneous 815
Farm Produce 820
Farm Services
Offered 825
Farm Supplies/
Services Wanted 830
Fertilizer 835
Horses 840
Landscaping
Supplies 845
Lawn & Garden 850
Livestock 855
Poultry 'Supplies 860
Seeds/Plants/
Flowers 865




PUSH LAWN MOWER- Very
good condition. $75.
(863)763-8943


Okeechobee Livestock
Market Sales every
Mon. 12pm & every
Tues. 11am. 763-3127

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


Rentals



Apartments 905
Business Places 910
Commercial
Property 915
Condos/'
Townhouses Rent920
Farm Property -
Rent 925
House Rent 930
Land Rent 935
Resort Property -
Rent 945
Roommate 950
Rooms to Rent 955
Storage Space -
Rent 960



1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS
HOUSES & APARTMENTS FOR
RENT. No pets.
Call (863)983-4436.

LeBelle, Efficiency lbr, Fur-
nished. $450 mo. + 1st mo
& 1/2 sec. dep.
(863)675-4847


Real Estate



Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos.
Townhouses Sale 1015
Farms Sale 1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1055
Property Inspection 1060
Real Estate Wanted 1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080

CLEWISTON, 2 Bdrm., 1V2 Ba.
Townhome. Beautiful, totally
renovated. Everything new.
Still time to choose your car-
pet. For Sale or Lease option.
Must see! $150,000. Call
561-241-0156/863-983-0156


Hurricane Wind Zone 3
Manufactured &
Modular Homes
Land/Home Packages
Complete Double Section,
Setup & A/C.
From $45,000
STANTON HOMES
1-800-330-6623


LaBelle, GATED 55+, NEW,
manufactured home park,
'03, 28x56, beautiful, 3/2, Ig.
*master bdrm, huge bath
w/garden tub, IPergo wood,
tile & carpet firs, wood burn-
ing fireplace, many up-
grades, Ig. front porch,
oversize corner lot w/lake-
front, fully landscaped, coun-
try setting, peace & quiet, all
for $172,999. Call days
239-343-9984, eves. &
weekend 863-675-1134.
MONTURA RANCHES- 5 acres
(Sect. 36) 3 adjoining lots.
Ideal for extended family.
2/2 ac, $80K.'1/ ac,$60K.
Discountfor 5 acres.
Call Tom (863)673-5071
SOUTH BAY 3br, 1ba. Com-
pletely renovated. 150V SW
2nd Ave. Some ownerfinanc-
ing $115K (561)630-7591 or
(561)329-8167
One man's trash is
another man's treas-
ure. Turn your trash
to treasure with an ad
in the classified.


FOR SALE: Lot w/ 3 Bdrm., 2
Ba. Log Home pkg. in Port La-
Belle. Total w/pkg. $78,000
(239)691-0275/728-3503
LOT FOR SALE
SE 3rd St, in South Bay.
(561)996-4524.

LOT SALE
Good Price, Great Lot.
(239)657-5654
MONTURA- 1 /4 acre lot, ask-
ing $41,900. 2 /4 acre lot
asking $89,900
(863)228-7124.


ASHEVILLE NC AREA- MOUN-
TAIN ACREAGE 1+ acre riv-
erfront, mountain view and
wooded homesites from the
$50s. Gated community with
custom lodge & river walk.
(866)292-5762.
BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLI-
NA. ESCAPE THE HEAT IN
THE COOL BEAUTIFUL
PEACEFUL MOUNTAINS OF
WESTERN NC. Homes, Cab-
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Cherokee Mountain Realty
GMAC Real Estate, Murphy
www.cherokeemountainreal-
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(828)247-0081.
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$24,990 Scenic region,
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Power, great access. 100%
financing Call
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community set amid Dye de-
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' (866)334-3253 X 974
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Jet Skiis 3015
Marine Accessorles 3020
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Motorcycles 3030
Sport Vehicles,/ATVs 3035




ALUMINUM BOAT- 14', w/trlr,
2 motors, 2 trolling motors,
fish finder, anchors, swivel
seats, $2000 (863)635-3627.


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ANSWER BOAT 1989 w/Trail-
er, 16/ Ft. w/40 hp engine.
$2000. (863)674-0067
BASS TRACKER aluminum,
17', 40HR new all galv. trail-
er, excellent condition $1500
(863)517-1273
BASS TRACKER '89, 16Ft., 35
hp Mercury Minnkota. A/T
Tournament Series, 24 volt.
535 Hummingbird. Live well.
Runs good. Must sell. $2000
(863)763-6065 Ask for Ken
BOAT TRAILER, 14 Ft. Galva-
nized. Good shape. $150.
863-674-1105.
CRIS CRAFT '82 25' cabin
cruiser, all orig. fiberglass, in-
board V8. Only in fresh water.
$8500 (863)357-7406
FIBERGLASS BOAT- 15',
Johnson 60 hp, w/galvanized
trailer, seats 4+ $1800 neg.
Will deliver. (863)993-3936
MFG CAREFREE 14Ft. Boat
w/Johnson 35 hp., Bimini Top
CD Stereo & Trailer. Excellent
cond. $1550 (561)644-1590
PONTOON BOAT '94 Weeres
Fisherman Deluxe, 20'. 40 hp
Mercury, Trolling motor, trlr. &
more. $6000. 863-763-2203
SPORTSCRAFT 15% Ft., Tri
Haul, Fiberglass, Exc. cond.,
70 hp Mercury w/trailer. New
tires. $1500 (863)357-1642
TRI HULL BOAT, 16', walk thru
windshield, 60 hp Mariner
outboard motor & trir, $1500
firm. (863)467-8038


GRANDMA'S GROVE RV
PARK, 20x34, Must Sell this
week! Will Deal! $5,000.
(239)470-3040
TRAVEL TRAILER, 26 Ft.
Long, Sleeps 6. Fully con-
tained. $500. Could use
some work. (,t.' if4.:0i3 ,


HONDA SHADOW 1985, Runs
great, good condition. Gas
saver. $1500. or best offer.
(863)634-7046
HONDA XR50 Kids dirt bike,
new MX Tires, well maintained,
garage kept, low hours $800
or best offer (863)467-6434
YAMAHA ---Dirt Bike, YZ175
Two stroke, runs but needs
work. $300 (863)763-3110
YUMBO CRUISER '04- 50
miles, dressed out, good be-
ginner bike, 200 cc, $2500
(863)801-5353.


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DIRT BIKE KX250, '93, new
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$1100 or best offer.
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Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks 4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans 4070


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CHEVY CAVALIER '97 Runs
good, 4 door $1500
(863)763-5178
CHEVY EUROSPORT '88-
$900 or best offer, runs
good, (863)467-0987.
FORD MUSTANG, 1965, auto,
vinyl top, $7999.
(863)447-0400
FORD TAURUS '95 Engine
runs excellent, dark green,
needs minor trans work. $500
or best offer (863)763-1138
LINCOLN TOWNCAR '93
Cartier, one owner, always
garaged. 102K mi, excellent
cond. $3800 (863)357-7406
MERCURY- '92, Grand Mar-
quis, Good shape, $1500.
(863)635-9458
NISSAN MAXIMA 95: V6, Au-
to., 5 spd., NA/C. Good on gas.
Like new. $1500 Firm
(954)260-1933.
TOYOTA CAMRY '93- needs
work, runs, or good for
parts. $350 or best offer
(863)467-8038.
TOYOTA CELICA '92- con-
vertible, exc cond, $2500
firm (863)697-6634.
VW RAIL BUGGY & PARTS -
needs work. $350 or best of-
fer (863)675-6214


FORD BRONCO, '87- 4x4, Full
Size, Runs needs some TLC,
$1200 (863)763-8725.
FORD RANGER 1984, 2.8 V6,
4x4, Runs great, owner pur-
chased newer vehicle.
$1300. (863)381-0432
JEEP Grand Wagoneer- '84,
-Camo paint job runs and looks
good. Will trade for car hauler
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FIBERGLASS TOPPER- Leer,
for '97-'03 Ford F150,. Step-
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$350. (863)610-1000
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1988,
Needs work. $200 or best
offer. (863)467-8856
TIRES- 4, Mickey Thompson,
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TONNEAU COVER- by ARE fits
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Excellent condition $300.
Firm (863)697-6731
TRANSMISSION- Rebuilt GM,
S$300 (863)467-8856.
TRUCK TOPPER Commer-
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p/u, Asking $500 or best offer
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CHEVY S10EXT CAB '91 runs
great, cold a/c, $1500 or
best offer (863)357-2494
CHEVY SlO Pick Up 1985,
Partially restored. Needs to be
finished. Runs good. $1200.
(863)674-0067
FORD F100 '76 New tires &
muffler system. Standard
transmission. Runs good.
$650 (863)635-1096


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CHEVY BLAZER, '89, 4.3L, V6,
auto, runs but needs work,
$500 or best offer.
(561)261-0782
SUBURBAN '83- 3/4 ton die-
sel, overhauled transmission,
rungs good $1800
(863)674-0785.


ENCLOSED TRAILER- 12'x5',
converted stock trailer, dbl.
axle, good for storage,
$1200 neg. (863)697-9704
TRAILER 14', heavy duty,
tandem drop axle, flat deck,
4x4 channel frame, 2x4 box
$1400 neg, (772)342-7304
UTILITY TRAILER- 5"x10',
Used 1 time. $850.
(863)467-1547
UTILITY TRAILER 6X14 Ft.
$600. (863)843-0079


CHEVY C-3500 VAN- '02, Set
up for commercial use, Ladder
rack & tool box Interior has
bins & racks, Auto, A/C &
Power steering. $12,500.
(863)902-7045
CHEVY WORK VAN 1988,
Needs transmission work.
$575. (561)644-1590
DODGE CARAVAN MINIVAN,
'99, actual mileage 33k, ex-
cellent condition, $7200.
(863)697-1627
DODGE CONV VAN '96, High-
top dual air, tv/vcr, all pwr.,
elec. bed, tow pkg, $4500
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F350 TRUCKS (3) all w/6.9
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Public Notices


Public Notice 5005
State Public -
Legal Notice 500


I Pb lc Nt i


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Division: Probate
Case #CP05-22
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Janet Louise Hammock,
Deceased


NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR
DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ES-
TATE:
The ancillary administration of the estate
of JANET LOUISE HAMMOCK, de-
ceased, File No. CP05-22, Is pending
in the Circuit Court for Glades County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is Glades County Courlhouse,
Post Office Box 10, Moore Haven,
Florida 33471. The names and ad-
dresses of the ancillary Personal Rep-
resentative and Ithat Personal
Representative's attorney are set forth
below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTI-
FIED THAT:
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate on whom a
copy of this Notice Is served within
three months after the date of the first
publication of this Notice must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
person having claims or demands
against the estate of the decedent
must file their claims with this Court
WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO
FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this
Notice Is October 20,2005.
Personal Representative:
Oianna A. Walker
1911 S. Club Drive
Wellington, FL 33414
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Melanie A. McGahee, Esq.
417 West Sugariand Highway
Clewiston, Florida 33440
Florida Bar No. 0962694
92147 CGS 10/20,27/2005
LEGAL NOTICE
The following vehicle will be sold at pub-
lic auction on November 8, at 8:00
a.m. at Affordable Towing, 2190 NW
16th St., Belle Glade:, FL:
2001a KIa4Dr
VIN #KNADC1 23416524219
93473 CGS 10/27/05


I Pub o i


n pursuant to the final judgment of fore-
closure on April 20, 2001 and entered
In a Civil Case No. 2000CC480 of the
County Court In and for Hendry
County, Florida. To Antonio A. Carde-
nas and Daisy Ramos, and any un-
known Parties in Possession
Defendants, all persons claiming any
right, title, or Interest by, through, un-
der or against the Defendant(s) named
herein, and all persons having or
claiming to have any right, tisle or in-
terest In the 1969 single wide mobile
home with VIN# MF2625C, Title
#3615430 located In the South 1/2 of
the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NE
1/4 of Section 26, Township 44 South
Range 32, East, Hendry County, Flori-
da Also known as Lot No. 1064 in
Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded
subdivision, 1.25 acres more or less
PARCEL ID No.
R-1-26-44-32-AOO-0007.0000. I Er-
nesto Vega notify that an action to
quiet title on the following described
be will be sole property to me. You
may serve a copy of your defense to
Hendry County Court House, LaBelle,
FL 33975 to Attn: James D. Sloan on
or before October 27,2005.
uated this 4th day of October, 2005.
9364 CGS 10/13,20,27/05


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 05-173 CP
Division: Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
DOROTHY V. DYESS,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
DOROTHY V. DYESS, deceased, File
Number 05-173 CR is pending in the
Circuit Court for Hendry County, Flori-
da, Probate Division, the address of
which is: Post Office Box 1760, La-
Belle, FL 33935. The name and ad-
dress of the Personal Representative
and the Personal Representative attor-
ney issetforth below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTI-
RFIED THAT:
All persons on whom this notice is
served who have objections that chal-
lenge the qualifications of the Personal
Representative, venue, or judsdiction
of this Court are required to file their
objections with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedents estate on whom a
copy of this notice is served within
three months after the date of the first
publication of this notice must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
persons having claims or demands
against the decedent's estate must file
their claims with this Court WITHIN
THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJEC-
TIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR-
EVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this
notice is OCTOBER 27,2005.
Personal Representative:
Raleigh Fred Dyess
P.O. Box 1173
Clewiston, Florida 33440
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Melanie A. McGahee, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 0962694

417 West Sugardand Highway
Clewiston, Florida 33440
Phone: (863) 983-1677
Fax: (863) 93-1973
FL Bar No. 0962694
93380 CGS 10/27;11/3/05

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Division: Probate
Case #CP05-22
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Janet Louise Hammock,
Deceased '
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR
DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ES-
TATE:
The ancillary administration of the estate
of JANET LOUISE HAMMOCK, de-
ceased, File No. CP05-22, is pending
in the Circuit Court for Glades County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is Glades County Courthouse,
Post Office Box 10, Moore Haven,
Florida 33471. The names and ad-
dresses of the ancillary Personal Rep-
resentative and that Personal
Representative's attorney are set forth
below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTI-
FIED THAT:
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedents estate on whom a
copy of this Notice is served within
three months after the date of the first
publication of this Notice must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
person having claims or demands
against the estate of the decedent
must file their claims with this Court
WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO
FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this
Notice is October 20, 2005.
Personal Representative:
Dianna A. Walker
1911 S. Club Drive
Wellington, FL 33414
Attomey for Personal Representative:
Melanie A. McGahee, Esq.
417 West Sugarland Highway
Cluwiston, Florida 33440
Florida Bar No.0962694
92147 CGS 10/20,27/2005

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORi
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.: 04-39-CP
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ELLEN C. YODER
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Pursuant to E.R. 5.241; 5/2/2002)
The administration of the estate of ELLEN
C. YODER, deceased, whose date of
death was July 3, 2004; is pending in
the Circuit Court for Glades County,
Florida, Probate Division; File Number
04-39-CP, the address of which is
P.O. Box 10, Moore Haven, Florida
33471. The name and addresses of
the personal representative and the
personal representative's attorney are
set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons, who have claims or demands
against decedent's estate, including
unmatured, contingent or unliquidated
claims, and who have been served a
copy of this notice, must file their
claims with the Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30)
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
other persons who have claims or de-
mands against the decedents estate,
Including unmatured, contingent or un-
liquidated claims, must file their claims
with this Court WITHIN THREE (3)
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH ABOVE, AND CREDITOR
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE
OF 0EATH IS BARRED.
THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE IS OCTOBER 20,2005.
KATHERINE L WARR
Personal Representafive
2243 River ODk Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33905
ANDREJ. PATRONE, Esquire
Attorney for the Personal Representative
Florida Bar No, 348724
ANDREJ. PATRONE, RA.
12685 New Brittany Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Telephone: (239) 2781800
90016 CGS 10/20,27/05

NOTICE OF ACTION
Ernesto Vega,
Individual
Plaintiff
-0e-
Antonio A. Cardenas and Daisy Ramos,
and any unknown Parties in Posses-
sion
Defendants


[Iro B --- --


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWEN-
TIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORI-
DA, IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY
CASE NO,: CP 05-35
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
REMY HERMAN FIEGEL,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of these estate of,-
REMY HERMAN FIEGEL, deceased,
file number CP 05-35, is pending in
the Circuit Court for Glades County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is Post Office Box 10, Moore
Haven, FL 33471. The name and ad-
dress of the Personal Representative
and the Personal Representative's At-
torney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate, including
unmatured, contingent or unliquidated
claims, on whom a copy of this notice
is served must file their claims with
this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF
THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
TICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE
DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF
THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
persons having claims or demands
against the decedents estate including
unmatured, contingent or unliquidated
claims must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TlION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the-first publication of this
Notice is October 20, 2005.
Personal Representative:
LARRY FIEGEL
1508 Altmoan Road
Wauchula, FL 33873
Attorney for Personal Representative:
John W. H. Burton, of
BURTON & BURTON, RA.
Post Office Drawer 1729
Wauchula, FL 33873 .
Telephone: (8631773-3241
Telecopier: (863) 773-0910
Florida Bar Number: 0650137
92041 CGS 10/20,27/05
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Area Housing Commission of Cle-
wiston, LaBelle and Hendry County will
hold the Regular Monthly Meeting on
Thursday. October 27 2005 at 5'U
BM. at The Greenhre East Community
Center at LaBelle, Florida, Hendry
County.
The purpose of the meeting is to conduct
the general business and consider any
other matter that may be brought be-
fore the Housing Commission. Any
person or persons wishing to appeal
any decision made at such meeting
must ensure that a verbatim record is
made upon which the appeal is to be
based.
The meeting will include any business
before the "Hendry County Non-Profit
Housing, Inc."
92667 CB/CGS 10/27/05
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
The Hendry County Hospital Authority
Board of Directors will conduct their
monthly business meeting on Thurs-
day, November 3rd, at 12:30 p.m. in
the Conference Room at Hendry Re-
gional Medical Center, 500 West Sug-
adrand Highway, Clewiston, Florida.
90828 CGS 10/27/05

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 05CA166
RANDALL HUTTO, and
KATHY HUTTO, his wife,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
CARL W. McCARTY, and
DORIS E. McCARTY, his wife,
BLAINEE.JARRETT
D.D.S., RA. PENSION TRUST,
and JAMES ALLEN WOLFFE
Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: James Allen Wolff
Box 15 Rt. #4, Linda Road
Okeechobee, FL 34974
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to
quiet title on the following described
property in Glades County, Florida, to-
wit
Commencing at the South East comer of
said Section 25, Township 38 South,
Range 34 East, bear S 89 deg. 30'42"
W along the South line of said Section
25 a distance of 213.45 feet; thence
bear N 45 dog. 48'00" W a distance of
250.45 feet, for the point of beginning;
thence continue N 45 deg. 48'00" W a
distance of 110.0 feet; thence bear S
44 deg. 12'00"W a distance of 110.0
feet thence N 44 deg. 12'00" E a dis-
tance of 110.0 feet to the point of be-
ginnIlng.
PINA25-38-34-AOO-009B-0000.
has been filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of your writ-
ten defenses, if any, to it on COLIN M.
CAMERON, Attorney at Law, 200 N.E.
4th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972
and file the original with the Clerk of
the above styled Court on or before
Nov. 11, 2005, otherwise a judgment
may be entered against you for e re-
lief demanded in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said
Court on 9/30/2005.
JOE FLINT
Clerk of Circuit Court
By:/S/Jennifer Bevis
DEPUTY CLERK
91138 CGS 10/20,27;11/3,10/05
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE 20TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 05-CA-164
THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE
FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE EQCC
ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SE-
RIES 2001-2,
Plaintiff
vs..
RAYMOND E. HENDRY, el al,
Defendants
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated
the 11th day of October, 2005, and
entered in Case No. 05-CA-164, of the
Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Cir-
cuit in and for Glades County, Florida,
wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK, SA
TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE
EQCC ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES,
SERIES 2001-2 is the Plaintiff and
RAYMOND E. HENDRY; UNITED
STATES OF AMERICAN, DEPART-
MENT OF THE TREASURY; DENISE
HENDRY; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSES-
SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
are defendants. I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash at the AT
FRONT STEPS, SOUTH DOOR OF
COURTHOUSE at the Glades County
Courthouse, in MOORE HAVEN, Flori-
da, at 11:00 a.m. on the IOth day tof
Nov., 2005, the following described
property as set forth In said Final Judg-
ment, to wit:
THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF
TRACT 27, IN SECTION 27, TOWN-
SHIP 40 SOUTH, RANGE 30 EAST,
GLADES COUNTY FLORIDA.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA, Disabled
persons who, because of their
isabilities, need special accommoda-
tions to participate in this proceeding
should contact the Senior Deputy Clerk
Administration whose Post Office is lo-
cated at the Lee County Justice Cen-
ter, Room 3112, 1700 MONROE
STREET, FT. MYERS, FL 33901, Tele-
phone (239) 335-2299 or 1
800) 955-8771 TDD) OR 1
(800) 955-8770 via FL. Relay Service,
no later than 5 days prior to the Court
Date.
Dated this 20th day of Oct., 2005.
JERRY. BECK
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: JENNIFER BEVIS
Deputy Clerk
93407 CGS 10/27:11/03/05
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF
FOUNDATION ANNUAL RETURN
The annual return of The Faass Founda-
tion, Inc. is available at its principal of-
fice, located at 1410 CR 78-A Post
Office Box 839, LaBelle, FL 33975, for
Inspection during regular business
hours by any citizen who requests
such inspection within 180 days of the
date of this notice. Citizens may re-
quest Inspection by contacting Ruth A.
aass at (863) 674-1036.
Date of publication: October 27, 2005.
The Faass Foundation, Inc.
1410CR 78-A, PO Box 839
LaBelle, FL 33975-0839
93438 COS 10/27/05
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF
FOUNDATION ANNUAL RETURN
The annual return of The Faass Founda-
tion, Inc. Is available at its principal of-
fice, located at 1410 CR 78-A, Post
Office Box 839, LaBelle, FL 33975, for
Inspection during, regular business
hours by any citizen who requests
such Inspection within 180 days of the
date of this notice. Citizens may re-
quest Inspection by contacting Ruth A.
Fass at (863) 674-1036.
Date of publication: October 27,2005.
The Faass Foundation, Inc.
1410 CR 78-A, PO Box 839
LaBelle, FL 33975-0839
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CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
CLEWISTON, FLORIDA
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Bid No.2005-1
Furnish and Install Two Pumps,
#1 on Hunting Club and #4 on Cabbage Palm
Sealed bids for the manufacture and Installation of two complete pumps will be re-
caleived by the Board of Supervisors for Central District Water Control District,
hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT" at:
475 S. Cabbage Palm SLt.
Montura Ranch Estates
Clewiston, Florida
until 10:00 am local time on November 21, 2005, for furnishing labor and materials
and performing all work set forth In the Invitation to Bid, instruction to Bidders, Bid
Form, Construction contract, Detailed Specifications and Drawings which com-
prise the Bidding Documents. Immediately following the scheduled closing time
for the reception of bids, all bid proposals which have been submitted In accor-
dance with the conditions of the Invitation to Bid. Instructions to Bidders and any
Addenda, if any, issued In relation to this Project will be publicly opened and read
aloud. Bidder is responsible to the delivery of bid and bids received after the
specified day and time will net be opened.
The Work to be bid upon is described as the manufacture and Installation of two die-
sel powered engines with vertical lift pumps capable of pumping 25,000 gpm
each as specified in the detailed drawings and specifications prepared by Rock
Aboujaoude, PE. A pre-bid meeting shall be held on November 7, 2005at the
Clubhouse at 10:00 am. Constructions drawings and Specifications may be ob-
tained .from Rock Abeaouade, PE. (contact person) at 180 N. Bridge Street, La-
Belle, FL 33935 or from CCWCD office at 475 S. Cabbage Palm StreeL Rock's
telephone is (863) 612-0011. CCWCD phone no. is (8639) 83-5795.
Each bid mst be submitted, in duplicates, on the prescribed bid form and accom-
panied by bid security on the prescribed form, payable to the DIOstrict, in an
amount not less than fivoe percent (5%) of the bid amount. All subcontractors shall
be declared on the prescribed Subcontractors Declaration Form.
All bids shall be opened and read aloud on love.mber_ 2005, at 10:00 am In the
Club House located on 255 N. Hacienda Avenue, Clewiston, Florida. All bidders
are welcome to attend. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the nec-
essary additioalonal bonds for the faithful performance of the Contract, as pre-
scribed In the Contract Documents.
The Bid may be withdrawn prior to the date and time of bid opening. Bids shall re-
main open and subject to acceptance for a period of thirty (30) calendar days af-
ter the date of bid opening but the District at Its sole discretion may release and
Bid and Bid security. No bidder may withdraw his Bid for a period of thirty (30)
calendar days after the date of Bid opening.
In order to perform public work, the successful Bidder shall have all licenses and
permits required by Federal, State, and local statues, regulations and ordinances.
Before a Contract will be awarded tor the work contemplated herein, the District will
conduct such investigations as are necessary to determine the performance
record and ability of the apparent low Bidder to perform the size and type of work
specified under.this Contract. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such infor-
mation as deemed necessary by the District to evaluate the bidders qualifica-
tions.
The District reserves the righi to reject any or all Bid(s) not conforming with the In-
tent and purpose of the Contract Documents, and may postpone the award of the
Contract for a period of time which, however, shall not extend beyond thirty (30)
calendar days from the bid opening date,
DATED this IOth day of October, 2005.
ATTEST: Central District Water Control District
By: Carolyn Hester
90507 CGS 10/20,27;11/3,10,17/05


MEETING NOTICE
PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE
Southwest Flrodda Workforce Development Board, Inc.
Region 24
Date: November 9, 2005
TIme: 2p.m.
Place: Southwest Florida Career and Service Centers
4150 Ford Street Extenson
Fort Myers, FL 33916
Info.: MaryAnnePlake
239-992-8000 Ext. 229
93384 CGS 10/27/05 .


MEETING NOTICE
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGION 24
Date: November 9,2005
Time: 3:30 .m.
Place: Southwest Florida Career and Service Centers
4150 Ford Street Extension
Fort Myers, FL 33916
Info: Benita Richards
239-9092-8000 Ext. 240
93386 CGS 10/27/05


PUBLIC NOTICE
The Hendry County Public Library CooperatieGve Govmrning Board will meet at 6:00
p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2005, In the City Hall Commission Chambers, 115
West Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida. The purpose of th Iis public meeting is
to:
" Review and conslderthe Hendry County Public Library Annual Plan of Service
for 2005, and
* Review and consider the Hendry County Public Library Cooperative Annual
Budgetfor2006.
All citizens and interested parties arem encouraged to attend this public meeting. Any
person reuiring a special accommodation to participate in the meeting because
of a disability or physical impairment, including speech or hearing impairments,
should contact Iva Pitnan, Assistant City Manager, at (863) 983-1484 at least
five calendar days prior to he scheduled meeting.
92818 CS 1027/05 Iva Pittman, Cooperative Coordinator
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BY CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Notce Is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for the Central County Water
Control District, "the District, will accept sealed bids for the purchase of real
m.perty owned by the District and located in Central County Water Control Dis-
fct Montra Estates, Hendry CountyFlorida until 10:00 am, local time on De-
cember 7, 2005 at: 475 S. Cabbage Palm Street, Montora Ranch Estates,
Clewiston, Florida, Bidder Is responsible for the delivery of bid and bids received
after the specified day and time will not be Opened. The bids must be sealed and
the envelope clearly marked 'SEALED BID-REAL PROPERTY.' The subject land is
generally described as follows:
1.1.25 acRm lot located at Tr 5750 Montura Ranch Estates;
2.1.09 acre lot-Lnt 11, Block 33, Montora Ranch Estates First Subdivision;
3.1.25 acre lot located at Tr4336 Montora Ranch Estateos.

The minimum bid eor IndMdual oartels 1-3. Inclusive Is $45 600O00
4. 1.18 acres, lakefront-Lot9, Woodland III Subdivision;
The mninmum bid for parcel 4 e d60.00000.b
5.2.5 acres located at Tr 4326 Montura Ranch Estates;
The minimum bid for parcel 5 Is $90.000 00.

Detailed descriptions and further Information regarding the lands for sale may be ob-
tained by contacting Carolyn Hester, Secretary for the District or Doug oherty,
Manager for the Dtsct at 1(863) 983-5797, 475 S. Cabbage Palm Street Montura
Ranch Estates, Clewfston, Florida 33440.
All bids shall be open and read aloud at the District's regular meeting to be held on
December 7,2005 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the Montora Estates Club House
located at 255 North Hacienda Avenue, Clewlston, Florida. All bidders are wel-
come to attend. The bids may be withdrawn prior to the date and time of bid
opening. Bids shall remain open and subject to acceptance until January 26,
2006.
The Dilstfrict reserves the debt to reject anv or all bids.
CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
91090 CGS 10/10,27;11/3,10,17,24;1211/05


ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Legal notice is hereby given that saled proposals will be received at the office oL
Sheeley Architects, Inc. Anry proposal offered later than the date and time stipulat-
ed below will be returned unopened. The work for which proposals are to be re-
ceived consists ofthefollowing:
Greentree South Pavlion, In Lalbelle, FL for the Area Housing Commission of DCle-
wiston, Labelle and Hendry Counties, will be receiving sealed bids delivered to
Sheeley ArChitects, up until 11:00 AM on Nov. 30, 2005, for furnishing of all labor
and materials, performing alls work necessary and incidental as called for In the
construction of the Greentree South Pavilion in LaBolle, FL This is a 3,200 SF
Community Facility contaiing laundry, lavatories and covered recreation area. At
this time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Pro-
posals shall be prpedy and completely executed on a standard proposal form.
Working drawings and specifications may be obtained from the office of the Ar-
chitectural Firm, Sheeley Architects, Inc., 7800 University Point Drive, Suite 400,
Fort Myers, FL 33907. A deposit of $250.00 is required for the first two (2) sets
of blueprints and specs issued to General Contractors, cash or check made pay-
able to the Seeley Architects. ThIs deposit is refundable in fall upon reti n of
these documents to the Architect within ten (10) days after the brd date other-
wise; the Architect shall retain the tall amnntt of the deposit. Addisonal copies are
available at a cost of $75.00 per set, 50% of which Is refundable upon return In
original condition. Additional sets require a 24 Hour notice prior to pick up. All
documents shall remain the property of the Architect, and shall be retamed to
their office whether or not deposit Is refundable. The drawings and specifications
may be examined at the office ft he Dode.Plan t R Labelle FL. A Davits-Ba-
con Act wage eotermmason wro be in effect ana w, bimno me general contractor
and all sub-contractors. Bidders must submit the following with their bid:'
1) Proposal. 2) Ust of proposed subcontractors. 3) General company information,
including list of references for similar type work. 4) Bid Form, RD Instruction
1924-A, Guide 1, Attachmnt 3. 5) RD Insction 1924-A, Guides 1, Attachment
4.6) A completed and signed copy of form RD400-6, Compliance Statement.
The contract award will be based non evaluation of the listed criteria.
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BID SOLICITATION NOTICE
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATION
Bartow, Floridda
September 20,2005
Advertisement No. 2


CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 RM. (Barlow Local Time) on Thursday, No-
vember 17,20Q5 at the District Office, State of Florida Department of Transperta-
bon, 801 North Broadway Ave., Bartow, Florida 33830 for the following work.
Bids received will be opened and publicly read aloud In the 3rd Foor Planning
MufIB-Purpose Conference Room. Sealed bids may be mailed and must be re-
ceived prior to bid openIng to State of Florida Department of Transportaton, 801
North Broadway Ave., Alt: District Contracts MS 1-18, Bartow, Flodda 33830. II
the bid amount Is greater than $250,000.00 on costrction projects, the Con-
tractor must be pre-qualified as required by Florida Statute 337.14(1) and Rule
Chapter 14-22. D

-NOTE---
Proposal Forms will not be Issued after 2:00 RM. (Bartow Local Time) on Wednes-
day, November 16, 2005. Plan holders list will not be issued after 5:00 pm on
Thursday, November 10, 2005.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS: YOU MAY OBTAIN PLANS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND/OR
BID DOCUMENTS BY FAXING A FAX ORDER FORM TO (863) 534-7172. THIS
FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT WWW DOT. TATEFL US/CONTRACTSAOMJ-
NISTRATIONDOSTBICT1 FIRST TIME BIDDERS MUST ATTEND AN ORIENTA-
TION MEETING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE BID DOCUMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE
PROJECTS ONLY YOU MUST INDICATE ON THE FAX ORDER FORM OF YOUR
INTENT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING. NEW BIDDERS ORIENTATION MEETING HAS
BEEN SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005 AT 2:00 PM. FOR
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS REGARDING SPECIFICATIONS OR PAY ITEMS, CON-
TACT THE PROJECT MANAGER OUSTED.
(CONTRACT NO. E1F13) COUNTY: POLK. FINANCIAL PROJECT NO
416414-1-52-01. Improvements consist of drainage improvements, curb and
gutter, base work, and signaatiao on State Road 60rora a point West of Kl El-
ls Rd. easterly 0,040 Mi. to a point East of Kid Ellis Rd., Mulberry. (Approx 65
Calendar Days). NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: Dawnann Roberts
(863) 519-2227 dgwnabunn.robert2:00dt.Stowe fl us. BUDGET AMOUNT
$80,b401.00. NO CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS.
(CONTRACT NO. E1F14) COUNTY: POLK, FINANCIAL PROJECT NO
413928-1-52-01. Improvements consist of widening, adding turn lane, base
work, curb and gutter, and highway signing and pavement marking on SR 600
(US 92) from Lynchburg Rd. easterly 0.096 Mi. to a point East of Lynchber Rd.,
Winter Haven. (Approx 30 Calendar Days). NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: Daw-
nann Roberts, (863) 519-2227 dY wpnn.AroDertOsidot.1ate fl us BUDGET
AMOUNT $132,2F6.00. NO CHARGE FOIR PLANS AND SPECS.
(CONTRACT NO. E1F22-RO) COUNTY: CHARLOTTE, GLADES, HENRY, LEE: FI-
NANCIAL PROJECT NO: 419968-1-72-01 WAork conEEsists of declaring & grbbing,
power shearing & trIee mming & removal. (Appmx 365 Calender Days). NOTE:
RJECTtMHNAGER: John AnderTsH E6) 674-4027 John.LAnder-
6 BUDGET AMOUNT $1r05,00.00.
(CONTRACT NO. EtF23-RO) COUNTY: POLK: FINANCIAL PROJECT NO:
412788-1-72-0; Work consists of sweeping on the Primary System. (Appraox
365 Calendar Days) NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: DAVID BA RTHLE
(863) 519-7924. David Barthleidot state fus BUDGETAMOUNT $71,246.00.

Orders for these documents should be directed to the DisftIct Contracts Admlnisira-
lor, Dstlict Contracts Office, Mail Station 1-18, Florida Deparn ent of Transporta-
tion, 801 North Broadway, Bertow, Florida 33830, or PO Box 1249, Bartow,
FRodda 33831, Phons: (863)519-2559. Checks should be made payable to the
State of Florida Department of Tranportaton. No refund wi be made. The right
Is reserved sto reject any or all bids.

Cheryt Sanchlous
District Contracts Admrrrstrator
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The South Florida Water Management District will receive sealed bids through the
Procurement Office, 2nd Floor, B-1 Bldg., 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm
Beach, Florida 33406, for STA 6, FLOW WAY 3 PROJECT; HENRY COUNTY, FL
on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. local time, at which timely sub-
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STA 5. The work will include, but is not limited to, the construction of canals, lev-
ees, flow control structures, degrading of existing roads and berms, and the filling
of existing ditches and canals. An OPTIONAL re-bid conference will be held on
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at the SFWMD Clewiston Field Sta-
tion. From Clewiston, head east (south) apprex. one mile to S.R. 835. Take SR
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call (863) 983-1431 A shie visit will Immediately follow.
All bids most conform to the instructions in the. Request for Bidders (RFB). Interest-
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24-hour BID HOTLINE 800472-5290. The public Is Invited to attend the bid
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