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I ,,. :,--I ci Volume 82 ,WIStOii..viS Serving America's Sweetest Town since 1928 50 2, Number 47 Thursday, May 3,2007 - G -A ... . *': ,-i S , '...... "... !ii-.'.~I:,. At a Glance We want your news! The Clewiston News wel- comes news from the commu- nity. Post your news events, photos and opinions online at www.newszap.com. To con- tact us, email to sunnews@newszap.com or call (863) 983-9148. For more information, see the At Your Service Box on page 4. Class of '97 plans reunion We left as the Class of '97, full of dreams and ambitions. Now, ten years later, we will come back together to see what paths our lives have taken. Please join us for some good food, fun and laughter as we plan our next chapter. The Class of '97 will be hold- ing its 10-year reunion on Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26. Several events are planned in conjunction with the reunion, including a get-together at the tiki bar, a barbeque and a dinner at the country club. For more information, con- tact Heather Spry-Vallejo at 228- 1491, or send an e-mail to Iva- nia Escobar, ivaniaescobar@yahoo.com. Scout pack to meet Cub Scout Pack 922 meets on Thursday from 7-8 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Margaret Catholic Church (208 North Deane Duff Avenue). We wel- come ALL boys from first through fifth grades. We're what scouting is all about! Call (561) 723-6753 with questions. Applications can also be found at the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce. : Harlem Academy plans reunion Harlem Academy Alumni Association Grand Reunion Banquet and Dance will be held for the classes of 1956-1968 and former students who wish to participate. The event will be held on Friday, May 4, at 8 p.m. To sell tickets, please contacts Patricia Barron at: (863) 599- 0009 (cell) or (863)983-7335. Archaeological sites sought Kara Bridgman Sweeney of the Florida Public Archaeology Network is interested in meet- ing with people to record or learn about sites in our area. Do you know of a shell mound, a canal, or an old still around here, or of a place where arti- facts have been seen or collect- ed? Contact Kara with any information! Also, she is avail- able to present educational pro- grams or lectures about archae- ology to your community or social group anytime! P.O. Box 608 (7450 Pineland Rd.) Pineland, FL 33945 Phone: (239) 283-2062 FAX: (239) 283-2080 Email: karabsweeney@comcast.net RRC website: www.flmnh. ufl.edu/rrc/index.htm FPAN/Southwest Florida website: http://www.flpublicar- chaeology.org/pineland.cfm Lake Level 9.66 a ' .above sea .' ~level Index Classifieds .......19-23 Opinion ............. 4 School . . . . . . . ..... .9 See Page 4 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. II I1 6 1 Ill000 8 "16 51 0 0 0 020 7 Housing project proposed Rentals to be offered to low-income elderly By Ideybis Gonzalez Clewiston News HENDRY COUNTY - Hendry County Commissioners have decided to support a proposed low-income rental housing com- plex for the elderly to be opened in Clewiston. According to developer Rick Miller, with Laurel Gardens Ltd. of Fort Myers, the project promis- es to provide 50 units to local res- idents at a cost between $200 and $400 a month. After listening to his presenta- tion, commissioners put $20,000 of the county's community development block grant money toward making the project a reality.- Mr. Miller had requested this amount at a previous meeting of the county commissioners, in order to meet the requirements of the state for the low-income rental facility. The facility, he said, will be a one-story building to be located on West Ventura off Berner Road in Clewiston. The location is near medical facilities and shop- ping plazas, the developer said. Commissioners discussed the idea after the presentation and, at their April 24 meeting, decided to contribute. Mr. Miller has since met with Walking proud: Brown Sugar Festival names queen '.. . ''r ... . .- - .. -. - -. . ..- . " - B INI/Ideybis Gonzalez The 2007 Brown Sugar Pageant at the John Boy Auditorium concluded with a final walk by the newly crowned Miss Brown Sugar, JaDuan Rawls. The event was held Mon- day, April 30. The 2007 Junior Miss Brown Sugar is Jalisia Watts, who was crowned at the 2007 Miss Brown Sugar Pageant on Monday, April 30. Miss Watts is the 13-year-old, daughter of Geddes and Teri Watts. Miss Watts is a stu- dent at Clewiston Middle School. Crowned the 2007 Little Miss Brown Sugar was little Mikalah Johnson. Mikalah is the seven-year-old daughter of Michael John- son and JaQueen McCray and is a student at Westside Elementary School. Pictured is JaDuan Rawls as she was crowned the 2007 Miss Brown Sugar at the John Boy Auditorium on Monday, April 30. Miss Rawls is the 16-year-old daughter of Michael and Rona Henderson. Ms. Rawls is a student at Clewiston High School. CHS athlete says education comes first Darris Hughes reads to fourth graders By Ideybis Gonzalez Clewiston News CLEWISTON - For a brief moment last week, a group of local elementary school stu- dents had a chance to ask one of their biggest sources of inspiration almost any ques- tion they wanted. Darris Hughes, a 16-year- old Junior at Clewiston High School and a player for the Clewiston Tigers, spent some time reading to a class of fourth grade students at Eastside Ele- mentary, giving the kids a chance to ask him what was on their minds. One particularly forward- thinking little boy, Harvey Cer- vantes, wanted to make sure he got it straight. "Okay, so what you meant was class work comes first, and then football, and a girl- friend last?" the little boy asked. With a spontaneous chuck- le, Darris said, "Yes." It was the first time the foot- ball player had ever read to a room full of kids, he said at the April 25 reading event. He seemed to enjoy the opportunity. The running back was adamant that life isn't all about athletics and games. In between questions and read- ing, Darris promoted the importance of staying on task at school and getting good grades. At Clewiston High School, you have to be a student first See Reading - Page 12 Nancy Phillips, the county's grants/funding specialist, to dis- cuss the possibility of additional funding. Ms. Phillips said she called the Florida Department of Commu- nity Affairs to see whether they would support such a project. She was advised by officials there that the project could indeed qualify for funding. "Senior citizens who are still in temporary housing due to Hurricane Wilma ... will have first preference," said Mr. Miller, noting that FEMA's aid to resi- dents affected by the storm would end soon. Although the facility is not expected to be completed until 2008 or early 2009, Mr. Miller said he believes the facility will accommodate any residents affected by future storms as well. According to Mr. Miller, the proposed development will tar- See Project - Page 12 Drought is third worst since 1895 By Pete Gawda INI FLORIDA LAKE OKEECHOBEE - A swarm of Florida television trucks converged in the parking lot at Lock 7 on the northern shore of Lake Okeechobee at midday on Tuesday, May 1, for a press conference and a glimpse a rapidly shrinking lake. A press conference held by South Florida Water Manage- ment District (SFWMD) allowed people on each coast see what the people of Okeechobee have been aware of for some time - the lake is drastically low. "The lake is getting lower as we speak," said Chip Merri- am, SFWMD deputy executive director. Tuesday the lake was at 9.66 feet, edging ever closer to the record low of 8.97 feet set in May of 2001. "This drought is serious," said Mr. Merriam. He spoke of the economic impact of the drought, its effect on water supply and the fact that four navigation locks have been closed. "It is critical that South Floridians follow the water restrictions so that enough of See Drought - Page 12 Argument results in head wounds Injuries were not life-threatening By Jose Zaragoza HARLEM - A man law enforcement officials called 'mentally-unstable' was cut on his head by the man with whom he reportedly started a fight. While his injuries were not life-threatening, emergency workers arrived on-scene to provide him with medical attention before deputies took him to jail on charges of aggra- vated assault. According to a witness who saw the incident at Harlem Gar- dens, the man carrying the knife started arguing with one of her neighbors. In short time, the argument escalated and the man who reportedly started the fight, brandished the knife and suffered cuts to his head before he was overpowered. As of last week, the Hendry County Sheriff's Office, was not releasing the names of the two men involved in the fight, since the investigation is on-going. The woman who witnessed the incident described the actions of the man who fought back as self-defense. When the fight started, she dialed the phone for help, See Stabbing-Page 12 Submitted photo Sugar Festival Horseshoe Winners Yogi Vining of Clewiston, right, and Billy Lockhart of Okeechobee were proud winners of the Sugar Festival Horseshoe Tournament sponsored by Howell Oil Company. The festi- val drew crowds to downtown Clewiston on Saturday. For more photos, see page 11. F . 0:7 Eton", � Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, May 3, 2007 Engagements Roberts - Massey Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roberts of Charlotte, N.C. announce the engagement of their daughter, Anell Lea Roberts of Sum- merville, S.C. to Anthony (Andy) Andrew Massey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Massey of Clewis- ton. Miss Roberts is the grand- daughter of F. Clark Roberts and the late Leatha Roberts of Find- lay, OH and the late Robert Paul Edinger and Mrs. Emma Edinger of Rising Sun, OH. The bride to be graduated in 2000 from David W. Butler High School in Matthews, NC and graduated from Appalachian State Univer- sity in 2005 with a BS in Psychol- ogy. She is currently the Execu- tive Assistant for IMPACT! Inc., in Summerville, S.C. Mr. Massey is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Massey of Kingston Jamaica and the late Mr. and Mrs. Klein. The future groom graduated in 2000 from Clewiston High School in Clewiston and is a Navy Diver, Second Class Petty Officer (DSW/SW), currently based in Goose Creek, SC. The wedding is planned for May 19. Both the ceremony and reception will take place at the Harbour Club in Historic Down- town Charleston, S.C. The cou- ple will be wed by Dr. Wallace Matson of Asheville, N.C. and Pastor Damion Massey of Land O'Lakes. The couple will be in Clewis- ton on May 5-6, to show off 'America's Sweetest Town' to the bride-to-be. There will also be an open, gift card reception for the couple at the New Harvest Church after the Sunday service. Come by, Andy and Anell would love to see you. SCommunity Links. Individual Voices. GRAV M Submitted photo Anell Lea Roberts and Antho- ny Andrew Massey. Obituaries Monserrate Acevedo Monserrate Acevedo, age 76, of Clewiston, died April 25, 2007 in Clewiston. She was born March 16, 1931 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Jose Perez and the late Carmela (Pacheco) Perez. She was a resident of Clewiston since 1983. She was employed by South Bay Growers-USSC. Survivors include three sons, David Acevedo, Clewiston, Gonza- lo Velazquez, Puerto Rico, Carlos Rodriguez, Loxahatchee; five daughters, Adelina Ramo, Clewis- ton, Judith Ramos, Interlachen, Nylda Clark, New York, Jacqueline Kutkoski, South Carolina, Marilyn Acevedo-Deese, Clewiston; one brother, Leonides Perez, Puerto Rico; two sisters, Lydia Perez and Oliva Perez, both of Puerto Rico; 26 grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Acevedo. Funeral services were held Sat- urday, April 28, at Akin-Davis Funer- al Home in Clewiston with Father Marcial Garcia officiating. Inter- ment followed at Ridgelawn Ceme- tery in Clewiston. All arrangements were under the direction of Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. Butch Browder Butch Browder, age 64, of Belle Glade, died April 23, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Niagara Falls, New York on July 3, 1942. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1967. Mr. Browder was prede- ceased by his first wife, Helen Cherry Browder. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, Eric (Shari), Jon (Avi), Krista Carter (Robby), Jeremy Lovell (Kim) and Gary Brooks. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Amanda, Andrea and Brayden Browder, Jacob and Bryce Carter, Neal Sims and Nathan Lovell. In addition, he is survived by his mother, Ezuber Buss; sisters, Jean- nette Cearley, Pandora Hooker and several nieces and nephews. Services were held on Wednes- day, April 25, at the First Baptist Church of Belle Glade with Pastor Gary Folds officiating. Donations can be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County in memory of Butch Browder. All arrangements were under the direction of Glades funeral Chapel, Belle Glade. Kenneth C. Coleman Kenneth C. Coleman, 77, of Clewiston, died Monday, April 9, 2007, at his home. He was born in Jasper, Ala. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Columbia Gas Co. after 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Blakeman Coleman. He is survived by a brother, Edward "Buddy" Coleman, of Shel- byville, Ky. The funeral was held on Satur- day, April 14, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, Ky. The Rev. Harold Dorsey officiat- ed at the services with burial held in the Lexington Cemetery, Lexing- ton, Ky. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of the Sugar Fest Crowd The 2007 Sugar Festival was enjoyed by many such along Osceola Avenue. At the newly renovated Port LaBelle Inn 1 Oxbow Drive * Port LaBelle, FL 33935 863-675-6677 i rT T Irf C fc' rI VAiT 11 DtWTinr �ITV��rH donor's choice. Local arrangements were han- dled by Shannon Funeral Home. Hilburn Lee Gunn Hilburn Lee Gunn, age 59, of Moore Haven, died Jan. 13, 2007 at his home in Moore Haven. He was born July 7, 1947 in Clewiston, the son of the late Floyd Dawson and Geneva (Smith) Gunn. He served during the Viet- nam War in the Air Force. He worked construction as a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Geneva Gunn, and a brother, John Gunn. Survivors include three daugh- ters, Tedra Gunn of Immokalee, Christine Johnson of LaBelle, Megan Lee Gunn of Port Charlotte; one sis- ter, Emma Jean Seiler of Moore Haven and five grandchildren. Graveside Services were held Thursday, Jan. 18, in Ortona Cemetery with Rev. Angel Ramos officiating. All arrangements were under the direction of Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. Floyd Dean Noland Floyd Dean Noland, age 76, of Clewiston, died April 17, 2007 in Clewiston. He was born August 24,1930 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Elwood and the late Jessie Juanita (Clark) Noland. He resided in Clewiston for the past three years and was a former longtime resi- dent of Moore Haven. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Naomi Winifred (Stiles) Noland Submitted photo/Jeff Barwick as this crowd of attendees moving County Employee Appreciation RECEIVE 10% OFF All School Workers, Law Enforcement & Govt Agencies Your Entire Check With Valid I.D. Expires June 30, 2007 ----------------------------- -----------------------------......... . . . . . TRY OUR ALL-U-CAN-EAT MEALS SNOWCRAB Every Saturday _ _. . 95 KING CRAB LEI US L ItKY IUUK NEAI LVENIJ 95 Weddings, Quinceafios, Sweet 16's, Every Saturday $44-5 Birthdays, Business M meetings, Etc. - .. ...... .....- - ... . . . .. . . . We have our own event room just for your use! CATFISH SUNDAY BRUNCH - 11 AM TO 3 PM All Day Every Day $15.95 Now Open In Okeechobee... your local Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer! wireless Nato length, Personal Service! venri wireless -triOrizel Retaler of Clewiston; his sons, Todd Noland of Clewiston and Kenny (Karen) Noland of Moore Haven; a sister, Donna Workman of Shawnee, Ohio and grandchil- dren, Amanda Noland, Heather Noland, Timothy Adam Noland and Wyatt James Noland. All cremation Arrangements were under the direction of Akin- Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. John L. Rasler John L. Rasler, age 76, of Clewis- ton, formerly of Greenville, Ill., died on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Hendry Regional Medical Center, Clewiston. He was born on June 15, 1930 in Pana, Ill., to Ralph and Vera (Allen) Rasler. He joined the U.S. Navy after he graduated high school and served during the Kore- an Conflict. He joined his father and brother in the family plumbing business after his military service was completed. He moved to Clewiston in the late 1970s and was a member of the Clewiston Pente- costal Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Rasler; a brother, Everett Rasler and a sister, Norma Kious. He is survived by his sons, Kent Rasler of Duluth, Ga., and Jeffrey Rasler of Greenville, Ill. He is also survived by brothers, Raymond Rasler and Richard Rasler, both of Greenville, Ill. He is also survived by his com- panion, Marie Venero; 11 grandchil- dren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held on Tuesday, April 24 at Young Funeral Home in Greenville, Ill1., with Rev. Darryl Bolen officiating. Interment fol- lowed services with burial at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Greenville, 11l1. Graveside military rites were by Greenville VFW Post 1377. The family suggests donations in memory of Mr. Rasler to be made to Clewiston Pentecostal Church, Clewiston. All arrangements were under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Greenville, 1Ill. 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Vivian Hazel Crooks will be remembered 'She believed in us' By Nena Bolan Glades County Democrat Vivian Crooks was a dairy farm gal, teacher, mentor, and everybody's "auntie," until she died this April. The impact she made on our lives will influence us for the rest of our lifetime. Her bold character, dependabili- ty and assertive demeanor pushed us to accomplish things that we would have given up on had she not given us a swift kick. "If it wasn't for Vivian I wouldn't have gone to school' and finished my education," said Megan Otero, former student. That sentiment has been echoed by many Seminole Native Americans who live in the Big Cypress Reservation. Miss Viv was their neighbor and went to work for the tribe as a teacher/counselor in the 1970's. She introduced the philosophy that education is good for you no matter how old you are or where you come from. It did not matter if you were quick to learn, or a bit rusty. When Miss Viv got hold of you she wouldn't let go until you finished your homework or passed your GED. If a student missed too much school, she knocked on his front door and reminded him he had an education to pursue. If a stu- dent was heartbroken or in despair, Vivian would take her to lunch and they would iron things out. If a teenager had just one more chance to take a col- lege entrance exam, Vivian would round her up and give her a ride to the testing center. "No matter what she asked of us, it was do-able," remembered Mary Jene Koenes. Ms. Koenes was a young mother when Vivian Crooks went to work for the Seminole tribe in Big Cypress. She saw right away that this boisterous blonde lady was a bulldog when it came to promoting education and caring for the physical and mental health of her Seminole neighbors; but first, Vivian Crooks would have to under- stand the Seminole culture, eti- quette, lifestyle and humor. She was frustrated at the beginning. "She came here and thought she was going to conquer the world. It was fascinating to watch her adjust. Vivian turned out to be a great lady. She became our mother, grand- mother and auntie; especially to the young women she took a shine to. Vivian gave one hun- dred percent of herself to us," said Ms. Koenes fondly. Miss Viv was also a mentor to educators and counselors who were recently hired and new to the tribe's culture. She trained employees with the same stick- with-it policy that she used on her Seminole family. Miss Viv believed in her fellow workers, too. Maureen Vass began working for the tribe in Hollywood where she met Vivian about 1979. She recalled that Vivian was a doer and not one to sit back, or take "no" easily. "Vivian was always forth- right, up front, honest and did not pull punches. She helped me, advised me, and because of Vivian I got a promotion and I will never forget that about her," said Ms. Vass. James Billie, former Semi- nole president, spoke about Vivian Crooks with joy in his voice. He described her with the classic definition of the word enthusiasm, which means inspired by God. He mentioned she had an intense interest in the people around her and a zest for life. "She kept the place alive. Vivian was a tremendous asset to the Seminole people," Mr. Bil- lie said. You couldn't stop her from wanting to celebrate all pas- sages of a person's life. At a minute's notice she was prepar- ing for baby showers, wrapping birthday gifts, ordering gradua- tion gowns or picking up a cake in town. Even when grief or poor health came into Vivian's life she still held on and struggled to get through it and start over again. She inspired others to do the same, to help one another and to get the job done. "She's probably up there helping God direct things," said Pastor John Hicks during her memorial service. Vivian Crooks was a Florida girl, lifelong teacher, protective mom and devoted wife. She was also a survivor like the wily Cracker cattle, and the uncon- quered Seminole. Staff Writer NenaBolan can be reachedatnenabolan@yahoo.com. Our Purpose... The Clewiston News is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida. Independent is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspaper to pursue a mission of journalistic service to the citizens of the community. Since no dividends are paid, the company is able to thrive on profit ma3rgns below industry standards. All after-tax surpluses are reinvested in Independent's rmssion of journalistic service, comrrtment to the ideals of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and support of the comrmmuruty's deliberation of public issues We Pledge... ' . -It, lei thi newspaper ai a pjbhc trusi ' 7I help our clmmurury become a t'ener p....i l.:-. Le and w:rk. through -ur dedication tc. ,.:r i.,rn..usrjurpnflnm * .i [pr,vide tf,- infrma.inn ati-ena reed to rraue tiler oarn intelligent d.cisimns about *R r.. [,n the r new width boniy, accur ', :1,tiitb I'arilsaneiw and companion. * T' ua cui option pages ti, fadlitLa (rrmmurnt- dr ale., not to di nate it wath oir Ar.-- 'FiIeeICns ' Ti ,li1'e..n'tar "we cordi]c I trileritet o p(ditral .uriL. u,. Ou. readrr. * T. o.,rrtl u,ur en.'rs and rTO' e eac cOrren0ir to the prominence it deserves. * 'lb provide a right to reply to those we write about. * lb treat people with courtesy, respect and compassion. Edbriah Ed,ic.r Jusk )rgza Per-urer Nrna Bolan, R.Frie i drshtaGvpr.iez Peponrir ?J�JLTcbris Advffdsi emdl w~~~iwnc Adveersag Dirpciur jud� JKaiir- Nar..ral Akc..sr 1.)y Parro,. Ad%�wq ~ lawi~t &~iMar' Gr:-I-t.- Chim 1,n Sr it.- VcPre~ida .:.'I F F-nda 0,ii..n.r Trin, Bod Florida Press Associationa Letters to the Editor Angels do exist... and I can vouch for that My name is Michael Fiore, I live in the Catskill Mountains of N.Y. I will be 80 years old on June 7, this year. I retired from a contracting business and part time police- man; at 17,1 I joined the Navy and served during WWII. Last month, (March 2007), I was driving my fifth-wheel trailer across the state of Florida from Cape Coral to Jupiter where my sister is living in an assisted living complex. At about 5 p.m. I hap- pen to be on Rt. 80 in your town of Clewiston, as I looked in my rear view mirror I could see lots of smoke emitting from my tires of the trailer, so I pulled over to a left turn approach lane to check the problem. As it turned out, one of the spring shackle bolts had worked its way out and since I had dual axles the missing spring shackle pin allowed the axle to shift and cause the tires to rub against each other presenting a major problem. I wasn't there for more than five minutes when a pick up truck stopped along side and the driver got out and said he had seen my smoke and felt that I was having a problem to say the least. (Now here is where the Guardian Angel comes in) This gentleman and I introduce ourselves and he sur- veys my problem. From his cell phone he calls his 'helper angel' and tells him to bring a hydraulic jack and a couple of different spring shackle pins. His helper arrives in a very short time and commences to jack up my trailer and install the new pin. I offered to pay for their time and material but "Jimmy" wouldn't hear of it. Now it is too late for me to continue on to Jupiter and my Guardian Angel once again comes thru... there is a trailer camp in sight of where we are, and would you believe, Jimmy knows the people that run it, so he calls from his cell phone and gets the ok for me to park there over night. Jimmy gets in his truck and says to follow him and he will show the way there. Once there and I am registering, Jimmy leaves without my knowing it, but I did get his full name and address. Jimmy MNcDuff), you haven't heard the last of me yet. Michael Fiore Maplecrest NY P.S. Please see that my 'Guardian Angel'!immy gets to read this if you do in fact publish it. Garden Gate Shops plan grand opening By Ideybis Gonzalez Clewiston News CLEWISTON - A local busi- ness owner is preparing to unveil her latest business Clewiston ven- ture: The Garden Gate Shops. "It's been a work-in-progress,"' said owner Lisa Miller. She said the final details are being put together to have the business up and running by the proposed grand opening date on May 12. Ms. Miller said the location offers several businesses located inside one facility, including bou- tiques and a country-themed store. Each of the individual business will have a unique look, she said. The shops will also feature a gallery, housing original paintings and art pieces, and one-of-a-kind, furniture pieces. The country corner store will stock up on country-themed items and gifts, including antique items. Another store targets young girls with bracelets, necklaces, shoes and handbags. A boutique will specialize in hair accessories, jewelry items and also carry shoes - all items imported from the Philippines.. "It is truly a one-stop shop palace," said Ms. Miller. The shops are located at 113 Bond St., in the heart of downtown Clewiston. Store hours are Tuesdays to Fri- days, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Satur- days, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Ms. Miller at 983-8865. Staff Writer Idybis Gonzalez can be reached at igonzalez@newszap.com. Milestone reached in county's recovery effort By Liza McFadden President, CEO Volunteer Florida HENDRY COUNTY-Volunteer Florida Foundation joined with the Community Rebuilding Ecumeni- cal Workforce (CREW) to assist in the process of assisting FEMA to find solutions for families impacted by Hurricane Wilma. The commu- nity as a whole has done a com- mendable job of taking over the mantle of responsibility for recov- ery efforts that will continue. Even while the majority of FEMA's work is completed, the nonprofit and faith-based groups serving Hendry County will contin- ue to assist those who were hardest hit and those who are most vulner- able because, as everyone who lived through Wilma knows, every survivor has his or her individual circumstances to cope with while overcoming the challenges created bywind, rain and flood. Dozens of people are still in temporary housing and will need additional help and guidance in finding long-term safe and Submitted photo Liza McFadden is president and CEO of Volunteer Florida Foundation, a nonprofit foun- dation that manages the Flori- da Disaster Recovery Fund. She is based in Tallahassee. secure shelter. This work is ahead of us and I believe the resources and the community's caring spirit will prevail. Yet, much has already 'been accomplished. Hundreds of FEMA trailers were brought in after the hurricane swept through. Just over 140 remained in FEMA trailers, as we embarked on this ambitious project in Feb. 2007 to find shelter for these families before FEMA's April 24, deadline. CREW did this work with funds made available by FEMA and the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund, managed by Volunteer Florida Foundation, along with the added resources and cooperation of City of Clewiston and other agencies. Of course, there have been numerous volunteers who have pitched in for months on end, not ending their efforts a few weeks after the hurricane. FEMA was a responsive part- ner, bringing about $70,000 to assist with funding CREW's staff for this project. Volunteer Florida Foundation also provided over $65,000 Disaster Recovery Fund private dollars to assist with unmet needs, covering such things as first and last month's rent for many who had not been able to save for the day they would need to move from the trailers. Other major partners that finan- cially contributed to the success of this project include the American Red Cross and the American Asso- ciation of Retired Persons. Hendry County has risen to the challenge with tremendous com- mitment and compassion. It's truly rewarding to work with groups such as the CREW, and I applaud them for taking on a task.that, if it had been easy, would have already been accomplished. What's been done in Hendry County is what leadership is all about Affordable housing is a chal- lenge all Florida communities face, even more so in the wake of the swarm of hurricanes of 2004 and 2005. It will take time to cobble together broad-based solutions, but in the meantime, Hendry County's caring spirit has been a blessing to so many in the commu- nity in their time of need. I thank all the groups that were part of this humanitarian project, particularly FEMA and CREW both of which did the heaviest lifting dur- ing the final two months. Community News Pahokee High plans '82 reunion It is time to prepare for the graduating class of 1982 to cele- brate! All classmates from the graduating class of 1982 can contact Lawanda Harris as soon as possible at (561) 924-7381. Scout meetings announced Pack 667 meets every Thurs- day evening from 7 until 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church on West Arcade Avenue across from Woodworks Park. New Scouts and returning Scouts are always welcome. Are you a blogger? Get a newszap link! The Clewiston News is look- ing to broaden its listing of "Columnists &, Bloggers" at www.newszap.com. More and more people are starting blogs - including busi- ness people, support groups, and individuals with an opinion on the day's news or culture. If you are a local blogger who would like to be listed, please visit http://www2.newszap.com/blogs /request.htm and fill in the form. In addition to the link, the newspaper will consider pub- lishing timely postings as news or commentaries on its pages. Emotions Anonymous meets locally Emotions Anonymous meets at Palm Terrace Nursing Home, 301 South Gloria Street, from 4 to 5 p.m. each Thursday. Free finance and housing advice Free finance and housing assis- tance information is available to assist the citizens of the communi- ty in getting practical and helpful information on Credit Restoration, How to raise your CREDIT SCORE, Shopping for the right Mortgage, Minority Grants, Grant Writing, Housing Assistance Programs, Free Credit Report *first time homebuyers. Spanish translation is available. For more information, please contact CW Baxter (863) 983-6554 or Teresa Sanders (863) 233-1350. T _ _ . . . . .. . Al ~ numeowners AaaJ.JUL.I.MIJJM k LJvJvL U group meets The Alzheimer's support group will meet regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, please call Palm Terrace of Clewiston at (863) 983-5123. association meets Pioneer Homeowners Associ- ation and Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Guardian Ad Litem volunteers needed Are you flexible, open-mind- ed and interested in advocating for a child? Only 60 percent of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry County children taken from their homes due to allegations of abuse or neglect have a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to protect their interests.- A GAL volunteer has the opportunity to be a champi- on for an abused, neglected or' abandoned child in court and within the community, strongly supported by program staff. For, information, to apply, or to ask how your business or organiza- tion can help, call Jackie at (239) 533-1425 or (866) 341-1GAL. 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I Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, May 3, 2007 m . . : : OPINION Arrest Report Western Palm Beach County Belle Glade * Anthony Bernard Inman, 22, of Southwest Seventh Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 24, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with failure to appear for felony offense; failure to appear for calendar call - home invasion robbery; grand theft of a motor vehicle. He is being held without bond. * Ariel Lopez, 23, of Glades Glen Drive, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 24, by PBSO and charged with robbery with a weapon; battery - resisting offi- cer without violence. * O'Neil Winston Scarlett, 18, of Lake Circle, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 24, by PBSO and charged with third degree grand theft -vehicle. * Wylie Billups, 30, of South- west Third Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 25, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with possession of a weapon or ammo by a convicted Florida felon. He was later released on a surety bond. * Demetrius Antonio Barber, 29, of Roosevelt Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 25, by PBSO on a warrant charging. him with cruelty toward a child - abuse without great harm - third degree grand theft of a vehicle and battery. No bond was set. * Corey Thomas Burroughs, 37, of Southwest Avenue E, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 25, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with burglary of a dwelling - unarmed - no assault or battery - larceny theft is $300 or more but less than $5,000. No bond was set. * Edward McKenzie, 45, of Southwest Sixth Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 25, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with violation of probation - aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. * Doris D. Thomas, 46, of Southwest Sixth Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 25, by PBSO on an out of county warrant. She was booked for Hendry County Sheriff's Officer on two contempt of court charges and held with no bond. * Demetrius Antonio Barber, 29, of Roosevelt Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 25,' by PBSO on a warrant charging 'him with violalton of probation - possession of cocaine. No bond was set. * Crystal R. Womack, 49, of Northwest D Avenue, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 25, by PBSO and charged with bur- glary of a structure or con- veyance - unarmed without per- sons inside - Larceny theft is $300 or more but less than $5,000. * Willie James McMath, 32, of Davis Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 26, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with vio- lation of probation - driving while license suspended. * Secil Kevin Jones, 20, of West Avenue A, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 26, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill; aggravated assault using a deadly weapon; battery causing bodily harm. He is being held without bond. * Monique St. Germain, 20, of Northwest F Avenue, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 27, by PBSO and charged with bur- glary with assault or battery; bat- tery and aggravated battery on a pregnant person. She is being held without bond. * Marque Rashard Vereen, 22, of Belle Glade Garden, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 27, by PBSO and charged with viola- tion of probation - fleeing and eluding; possession of cocaine with intent to sell. He was released on his own recogni- zance. * Rhonalda Cox, 27, of North- west Avenue F Place, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 27, by PBSO and charged with vehi- cle grand theft - third degree. He was later released on a surety bond. * Randolph Miller, 54, of Southwest Sixth Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 27, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with violation of probation - burglary of a structure or con- veyance. No bond was set. * Jawon J. Day, 26, of South- west 10th Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 27, by PBSO and charged with counter- feiting of public record certificate - uttering false instrument. He was later released under supervi- sion. * Timothy Canty, 40, of South- west Fourth Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 28, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with possession of marijuana - not more than 20 grams and pos- session pf marijuana with intent to sell - two bags. No bond was set. * Claymore Fields, 18, of Carver Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 28, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with pos- session of marijuana - not more than 20 grams and aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability and aggravated battery with a deadly, weapon causing bodily harm. He is being held without bond. * Willie L. Green, 33, of Northwest 12th Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 29, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with possession of cocaine with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a place of worship or busi- ness; synthetic narcotics with intent to sell and resisting officer without violence. No bond was set. * 9 Alvin D. King, 33, of South- west Seventh Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 29, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with possession of marijuana - not more than 20 grams and pos- session of controlled substance without prescription. He was later released on a surety bond. * Daniel Perez Vargas, 46, of Everglades Place, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 29, by PBSO and charged with domes- tic battery. No bond was set. * Joseph McCants, 32, of Southwest Third Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 30, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. He is being held without bond. Pahokee * Kendall Fowler, 19, of Roo- sevelt Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 30, by PBSO and charged with larceny theft - $300 or more but less than $5,000; property damage - crim- inal mischief $200 and under; burglary of an unoccupied dwelling; unarmed, no assault or battery. Warrant arrest. Total bond was set at $31,000. * Carlos B. Hernandez, 23, of Royal Palm Way, Belle Glade, was arrested on April 30, by PBSO and charged with lewd and lascivious behavior on a vic- tim 12-16 years of age. He is being held without bond. * Jack C. Foreman, 26, of Glades Drive, Pahokee, was arrested on April 27, by Lantana Polite Department and charged with burglary of a structure or conveyance unarmed without persons inside; vehicle grand theft and resisting officer with- out violence. He was also booked by Department of Cor- rections Officer for violation of probation - strong armed rob- bery - He was ordered held until first appearance. * Tobias C. Felton, 18, of Whidden Road, Pahokee, was arrested on April 28, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and simple battery. He is being held without bond. * John A. Nelson, 24, of Rev. Jessie Biggs Boulevard, Paho- kee, was arrested on April 29, by PBSO and charged with aggra- vated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. He is being held without bond. South Bay * Eddie L. Clemons, 39,, of U.S. 27 South Bay, was arrested on April 24, by PBSO and charged with smuggling contra- band into prison - marijuana possession with intent to sell. No bond was set. * Tremaine A. Flowers, 24, of Northeast 10th Avenue, South Bay, was arrested on April 27, by Delray Beach Police Department on a warrant charging him with violation of probation - robbery with a firearm. He was later released on a surety bond. * Derick J. West, 26, of South- west Virginia Lane, South Bay, was arrested on April 29, by PBSO and charged with dealing in stolen property - larceny theft is more than $300 - less than $5,000. No bond was set. * Kenneth C. Williams, 41, of Northwest 11 Avenue, South Bay, was arrested on April 29, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with contempt of circuit court and violation, of supervised release. He is also being held for another agency. No bond was set. * John A. Butts, 21, of South- west Ninth Avenue, South Bay, was arrested on April 30, by PBSO on a warrant charging him with burglary of a structure or conveyance - unarmed without persons inside - larceny theft of more than $300 but less than $5,000. He is being held without bond. * Terrance T. Williams, 25, of Palm Beach Road, South Bay, was arrested on April 30 by PBSO on a warrant charging him with trafficking drugs - Phenethylamines - 10 grams or more - possession of cocaine with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a place of worship or business; fraud and false imper- sonation of another with false identification given to officer and driving while license suspended - first offense. He is being held without bond. Hendry County Clewiston * William Smith, 29, of Clewiston, was arrested April 26, on a warrant, and charged with aggravated battery-person uses a deadly weapon. Kristy Herrera of the Hendry County Sheriff's Office was the arresting officer. Bond was set at $100,000 cash/surety. * Uriel Raya, 50, was arrested April 24, and charged with obstructing justice-intimidate threaten etc. victim witness information. Louis Morales of the Hendry County Sheriff's Office was the arresting officer. * Ruben Perez, 21, of Clewis- ton, was arrested April 29, and charged with cruelty toward a child-abuse without great harm. Louis Morales of the Hendry County Sheriff's Office was the arresting officer. * John Henry Horton, 72, of Clewiston, was arrested April 27, and charged with firing a weapori-missile into a dwelling, vehicle, building or aircraft and aggravated battery-person uses a deadly weapon. Rolando Gajate of the Hendry County Sheriff's Office was the arresting officer. Glades County * Robert Shaw, 37, of Moore Haven, was arrested on April 22, by Deputy Robert Davis and charged with stalking (domestic violence). He was held in cus- tody with bond set at $40,000. County Sheriff warns about drug operations clean up City and county agencies work together By Ideybis Gonzalez Clewiston News CLEWISTON - The Hendry County Sheriff's Office continues working to clear the streets of illegal drugs, or at least put a size- able dent in drug trafficking and drug sales within the county. Recently, the efforts of the sheriff's office led to the arrest of a Montura man, Juan Antonio Sanchez, 33. Sanchez was charged with operating a drug house, possession of marijuana with intent to sell and other drug-related charges after inves- tigators obtained a search war- rant and conducted a search at his home. Deputies found 8.5 pounds of suspected marijuana at the North Trebel Street home, according to the sheriff's office. The amount totaled a street value of approximately $16,000. Investigators also found packing materials and other drug paraphernalia inside the residence. Sanchez was taken to the Hendry County Jail on April 18, where last week he was await- ing trial with a $51,000 bond. It is the latest drug-related arrest to occur within the coun- ty, in an ongoing operation to clear the streets of as much ille- gal drug activity as possible. Sheriff Ronnie Lee said his officers "are working tirelessly," to follow all leads that come in. "We will continue -working towards keeping our community drug free," the sheriff said. "We will continue doing so as long as it takes." In another operation, the sheriff's office partnered with the Clewiston Police Depart- ment to execute another war- rant. The two agencies conducted the operation on April 20. Nathaniel Thomas, 35, of Clewiston, was arrested, facing the charge of possession of cocaine with intent to sell. Specializing in the Treatment of Skin Cancer Jonathan S. 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DeWayne McQuaid on three (3) active warrants for violation of probation. He was ordered held without bond. * Rene Isaquirre, Jr., 20, of Homestead, was arrested on April 27, by Deputy Brian Ender- le and charged with possession of controlled substance; posses- sion of marijuana - under 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held in custody with bond set at $6,000. * Ramsey Osceola, 34, of Okeechobee, was arrested on April 27, by Deputy Jason Griner on an active warrant for violation of probation. He was ordered held without bond. * Helen Hartman, 51, of Okeechobee, was arrested on April 27, by Deputy Jason Griner on an active Lee County warrant. No bond was set. * Montorie Johnson, 26, of Wildwood, was arrested on April 27, by Deputy Donald Watts on an active Hendry County war- rant. He was held on $1,005 bond. * Bruce Mills, 23, of Naples, was arrested on April 27, by Deputy Donald Watts on an active Lake County warrant. He was held on $2,000 bond. 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ART FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY, Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, May 3, 2007 �.Ilfllil LAI, 'ITITIT11 N 9 11 11 H 1 I a lJOCUP; IlligIIIIHOIL w Seminoles plan tribal election Submitted photoNirginia Douglas Mrs. Mary Belle Wilson, Worthy Matron, Mr. Guy D. Wilson, Worthy Patron, and Mrs. Doris Benoit of the Moore Haven Chapter recently presented gallons of aluminum tabs to Shriner William A. Nordstrom. Eastern Star Chapter supports aluminum tabs fundraiser effort An aluminum tab donation drive was recently sponsored by Moore Haven Chapter 116, Order of the Eastern Star. Many containers of tabs, esti- mated to be 15 gallons of alu- minum tabs, were donated by members of Moore Haven Chap- ter 116, along with many more people, some in about seven states. This donation drive was coordinated by Mrs. Doris Benoit, Past Matron of Moore Haven. Mrs. Benoit presented the tabs to Shriner Williams A. Nordstrom, personal aide to the Potentate, Illustrious Sir Graham A. Stein of the Araba Shriners of Ft. Myers. These tabs are sold by weight. The money will go to the trans- portation fund. Money from this fund helps provide transporta- tion for children and their par- ents to the Shriners' Burn Center in Texas. The Burn Center is a free service to burned children. The transportation fund also helps provide maintenance to the vans they use. By Priscilla Sayen Secretary Seminole Tribe of Florida In accordance with the Consti- tution and Bylaws of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Corporate Charter and Bylaws of the Semi- nole Tribe of Florida, Inc., a General Election is call for the following offices on Monday, May 14, 2007. Candidates who have qualified for each office are listed. Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal Council Tribal Chairman Candidates Mitchell Cypress Moses B. Osceola Hollywood Representatives: Elton Carl Baxley Max B. Osceola Jr. Leoma Motlow Poore Gordon 0. Wareham Big Cypress Representatives: David Cypress Daniel Jumper Manuel "Mondo" Tiger Brighton Representatives: Sandy Billie, Jr. Andrew Bowers, Jr. Matthew J. Gopher John Wayne Huff, Sr. Roger Smith Seminole Tribe of Florida Board of Directors President: Richard Bowers Jason Don Billie AmyJohns Tony Sanchez Jr. Todd Kevin Osceola Hollywood Representatives: David D. DeHass Marcellus Osceola, Sr. GloriaWilson Big Cypress Representatives: Paul Bowers Sr. Cicero Osceola Brighton Representatives: Willie Johns Johnnie Jones, Sr. Theresa Nunez Jack Smith Jr. Tribal members who wish to Hendry and Glades leaders discuss common concerns By Patty Brant INI FLORIDA LABELLE - With develop- ment and its side effects looming all across Hendry and Glades counties, commissioners from both counties met in a joint workshop session for the second time Monday evening. Hendry County Commission Chairman Kevin McCarthy called the meet- ing to order and nine of the ten total commissioners with a num- ber of their staff met to share their planning status and ideas. Commissioner Janet Taylor from Clewiston was not present. Hendry County Planner Vince Cautero was up first, detailing the West LaBelle Area plan as it stands today. He told the group that the Department of Commu- nity Affairs rejected the original plan for the area north and west of LaBelle in 2005 with three major concerns: transportation, water and sewer service and an appropriate mix of land uses. In fact, he said, DCA was con- cerned that the proposed density was too low. The county is com- Submitted photoNirginia Douglas Linda Fore, spokesperson for the ladies of the Scottish Rite Club in Ft. Myers, visited Clewiston recently for a potato bake dinner. Ned Southerland of Moore Haven, President of the Lake Okeechobee Scottish Rite Club pre- pared the dinner. Over $500 was raised for the children. Fundraiser benefits kids CLEWISTON - On March 27, the Okeechobee Scottish Rite Club sponsored a potato bake dinner at the Masonic Lodge in Clewiston. Members from Fort Myers attended. The proceeds went to help the Scottish Rite Clinic for Lan- guage Disorders, ALL Children's Specialty Care of Ft. Myers. The deal with communication disor- ders in children, helping them to hear, to speak and to understand. The ladies of the Scottish Rite have a project of giving stuffed animals to the children in the Clinic. All services are available regardless of race, creed or the family's inability to pay. mitted to keeping density low along the river. DCA wants to prevent sprawl using techniques like trading densities, as is done in Collier County, clustering and building in compact "rural vil- lage" style. Hendry County has been working with the City of LaBelle to work out water and sewer service for the area. Developers may be allowed to supply those services there temporarily, until government is able to. He prom- ised a revised plan this week. The Four Corners area, where Hendry, Glades, Lee and Char- lotte counties meet, is expected to become a population center, with developments in the West LaBelle area, Muse, eastern Lee County and Babcock Ranch. Glades County's Larry Hilton talked about the proposed Muse Village. The comprehensive plan was approved for it last year. Just a short distance north of the Hendry County line, transporta- tion issues will come into play for both counties. In particular, the less-than-adequate LaBelle Bridge will be a sticking point. At build out, Muse Village could have as many as 3,500 dwellings. At present 350 dwellings could go in. The project encompasses some 800 acres around the West Glades Elementary School. Mr. Hilton said the village will be "self sustaining," with commer- cial properties that would pro- vide residents with daily necessi- ties, limiting their need to drive elsewhere, straining local roads. He said Glades County will prob- ably encourage commercial zoning first, but understood that the balance will be tricky. Patty Brant may be reached by email at cbeditor@newszap.com. SGo to newszap.com to download and print coupons online! r.j vote by mail, please request an "ABSENTEE" ballot in writing at once to allow enough time for bal- lots to be mailed to you and be returned to the Secretary's office, 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywood, Florida 33024 on or before May 14, 2007. Mark your ballots at once and return them so they can be includ- ed in the count for this election. All eligible Seminole Tribe voters are requested to cast their ballots at established polling places on the three reservations or by absentee ballots. Voting locations: Hollywood Reservation: Execu- tive Office Auditorium, Hollywood, Florida; Big Cypress Reservation: Senior Center, Big Cypress, Florida; Brighton Reservation: Educa- tion building, Brighton, Florida Polls will be open 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eligible members and share- holders are urged to exercise their right to vote in this election. ORCHID SALE Friday's from 9 to 3 * CASH ONLY Phalaenopsis 6" pot many colors_$10 Dendrobiums 4" pot many colors $5 Alico Plant World LaBelle, Fl * 863-675-2020 Corner _'t" H-.'. S & W. Cowboy Way A/C & Heating Services LLC You no longer have to SETTLE for your current air conditioning company for whatever reason, when you have the BEST choice of same day, dependable, honest, affordable Sales service for all your comfort needs!! Services Installation Experience the Difference of GREAT Service with us! Pool Heaters Lie. (863) 675-2878 CAC1815266 The Services Company others are MEASURED BY! 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Introduce topic in the Public Issues Forums. Or read what others are saying! Every organization, school, place of worship, sports team, writer/blogger and local business . is invited to request a free link at newszap.com. nIwszapcsm Community Links. Individual Voices. PLUS: Buy it/Sell it Classifieds and Advertising Opportunities for Page Banners, Tiles, and Sponsored Links 1Met The Perfect Man" Brenda Hickman and Buccaneer Mortgage are back with "Meet The Perfect Man" A Gospel Play If you missed it the first time you don't want to miss it again. Date: Friday, May 25, 2007, Time: 8:00 p.m., Place: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (located at the Palm Beach Community College in Belle Glade). For tickets and-nore information please call 561-914-0877 PotYurPoo Going to Graduation? Have a digital camera? Want to share your photos with your friends and the community? Create a gallery of photos at newszap.com. It's FREE! Or share photos from other events! vsw ET **Ax Sports Area shows Thursday, May 3, 2007 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee School Happenings j Central Elementary School Central Elementary School's Jalen Rushing wins the 4-H Trop- icana Speech County Event. Mindy Paniagua earned "Most Original." Both students are from Mrs. Gary's fifth grade class. On Thursday, April 26, Maelis Martinez, Mindy Paniagua, and Jalen Rushing competed at the Hendry County Tropicana 4-H Speech Contest at Clewiston High School. Mindy Paniagua's speech was named "Most Origi- nal", and Jalen Rushing won first place. Note: All the Central Ele- mentary School winners and two of the county winners came from Mrs. Gary's fifth grade class. Congratulations to Mrs. Gary and her students for their hard work and achievement. Sugar Festival - a great suc- cess! Thank you to all the volun- teers and organizers of the Sugar Festival. Also, thank you to the Central Elementary teachers who participated in the Bed Race at the Festival. It was nice seeing all the students and fami- lies from Clewiston (and the rest of South Florida and other areas) at the Festival. The day was quite warm and breezy, but the food and festivities were great, and it was another successful event! Brown Sugar Festival - Satur- day, May 5 At Harlem (just SE of Clewis- ton) Arts & Crafts, Music, Games, Exhibits, and Food. We look for- ward to seeing everyone there ! Call (863) 228-1550 for more information. Poetry Performance - Wednes- day, May 16 Mr. Holsclaw's fifth grade class is working on a performance poetry unit. Most of the poems are from Sara Holbrook antholo- gies (Ohio poet who visits schools as a part of the Artist-In-The- Schools program). Ms Holbrook's poems are very topical - school life, rite of passage, etc. She also is procreator of Poetry Alive! In mid- May, we are inviting classes and parents to attend a performance of this poetry in the cafeteria. We have now tentatively slated this performance to take place on Wednesday afternoon - May 16 (1:40-2:10 p.m.) More specifics will come out in a few weeks. Clewiston High School CHS selects students and ath- letes for April Clewiston High School has cho- sen their Students and Athletes of the Month for April 2007! CHS Students of the Month are students who work hard, put forth great effort in all that they do, are honest, reliable and dependable. Great job to Steven Westberry, an eleventh grade student and Veroni- David Pope Steven Westberry . ^1 Nicole Pope Veronica Perez ca Perez, a senior. Students, Ryan and Rosalinda also set a good example for the rest of the student body. Our Athletes of the Month for April 2007 are David Pope, a senior and Nicole Pope, also a senior. These hardworking athletes always try their best and always put forth extra effort in both practices and events. Kale and Crystal are definitely team leaders who are also honest, reliable and dependable. Congrat- ulations to these athletes! School News in Brief School to host 'Open House' The Clewiston Christian School, 601 Caribbean Ave., Clewiston, will hold an open house on Friday, May 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring the family to tour the campus, meet the faculty and staff and enjoy food and refreshments. For more information, call the school at 863 983-5388 or visit www.clewistonchristian.org: CMS has open house Clewiston Middle School will be having an Open House for par- ents of rising sixth graders on Tuesday, May 8, from 5-6 p.m. in the CMS cafeteria. Parents of fifth graders at all schools are urged to attend the meeting, which will begin promptly at 5 p.m. CMS is hosting' the meeting to allo%\ parents and students to become more acquainted with CMS before next school year. La Escuela Clewiston Middle se complace en invitarles a una Reunion de Orientaci6n d Martes 8 de Mayo, 2007 de 5-6 p.m. in the Cafeteria de CMS. La Reunibn es para obtengan informaci6n gen- eral acerca de nuestra escuela y es para padres de futures estudi- antes de 6to grado. Scholarship applicants wanted If you know of a young person pursuing a college degree with the goal of working in Florida's fruit and vegetable industry, please let that student know about the Syngenta Crop Protec- tion Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded at FFVA's 63rd Annual Convention. To learn how to apply, contact Martha Tucker at (321) 214-5200 or via email at martha.tucker@ffva.com. Scout Pack to meet Cub Scout Pack 922 meets on Thursday from 7-8 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Margaret Catholic Church (208 North Deane Duff. Avenue). We wel- come ALL boys from first through fifth grades. We're what scouting is all about! Call (561) 723-6753 with questions. Applications can also be found at the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce. Free Tutoring available If your child attends Eastside Elementary, Westside Elemen- tary, Central Elementary or Clewiston Middle School, he or she may be eligible for free after- school tutoring. For more infor- mation, call (863) 674-4108. Literacy program planned The Clewiston Library, in con- junction with the Harlem Library, has completed training volunteers to serve as tutors to local adults who need assistance in reading and writing literacy. Trainers from Palm Beach County presented two intensive training workshops in order to certify these volun- teers. These services are offered to adults 18 and over who recog- nize the need to read and write with more proficiency. The ses- sions are free to participants and the hours are flexible, scheduled around the needs of the individu- als who sign up for the program. Each person will be assessed by the program director and paired with a certified tutor. In an effort to meet the needs of the commu- nity, the sessions will take place at the Clewiston Library, as well as in Harlem. For additional informa- tion, please drop by the Clewiston Library or the Harlem Library for an application. You may also con- tact the Program Director, Sue Vaughn, at the Clewiston Library, (863) 983-1493 or at home at (863) 983-1365. The paperwork is also available from Barbara Oeffner, Clewiston Library Direc- tor (863) 983-1947 or Florida Thomas, Harlem Library Director (863) 902-3322. Youth training program planned TechBride Youth training serv- ices a program that is dedicated to enhancing the employability and work readiness skills of out of school youth between the ages of 16 and 21, living in the Hendry/Glades area, is presently accepting applications for enroll- ment and is ready to assist young adults who are ready to start on the road to success. In association with the Clewiston Adult School and the Clewiston Career and Development Services Center, we offer students the opportunity to obtain their GED as well as con- duct job searches and assistance with continuance of their educa- tional goals. For more informa- tion contact Patrick Coleman at (863) 983-1300 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. H.E.R.E. meetings planned The Clewiston Home School Group, H.E.R.E., holds their regu- lar meetings every first Thursday of each month at the Youth Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please bring a sack lunch, something interesting to share, and join us if you home school or are thinking of home schooling. The parent- only home school meetings are the third Monday of each month at various homes. We discuss education issues, programs and upcoming events. Please call (863) 983-8710 or (863) 983-6161 for more information. We would love to have you join us. n ewsz8l COm Community Links. Individual Voices. ALFORD *^ ** AIR CONDITIONING INC. | 65 Diagnostic Fee * etteg- Sewice U.S. Fire Marshall Statistics show 11% of all house fires are caused by lack of maintenance on heating equipment. 15% on all air condition equipment. ..'i 4( 'i wed p S (aeted - P_ 30 eati DON'T BE A STATISTIC Residential * Commercial * Marine _% 863-946-0025 *Hi AA 25400 State Road 78 * Lakeport, FL 33471 - 1 - --- CAC18714071 Statewide Submitted photo Take Stock in Children Scholarship award recipients, Leslie Lelva and Gerardo Morales, along with their parents; accept congratulations from Hendry County Superintendent of Schools, Thomas Conner and Assistant Superintendent Gordon Swaggerty. Students receive 'dream' scholarships CLEWISTON - Clewiston 'Middle School, working with U. S. Sugar and First Bank of Clewiston, issued "Take Stock in Children" scholarships to two eighth grade students this year. The recipients for the 2+2 scholarships are Leslie Leiva and Gerardo Morales. These students have shown the desire to continue their educa- tion beyond high school, and their determination to succeed gives inspiration to Clewiston Middle School students in the future who also have dreams to continue their education beyond high school. The 2+2 scholarship allows the recipient to attend col- lege for four years without finan- cial concerns. We congratulate these students and express appre- ciation to First Bank and U. S. Sugar for their investment in these CMS students. Submitted photo/CMS Speech contest winners The 4-H Tropicana Speech competition at Cewiston Middle School this year was held on April 12. The winners of the annual contest were Julia Woods, first place; Cecilia Luna, second place; Shammarria Morrison, third place and Olivia Rivera, Honorable Mention. The students receive congratulations from their Language Arts teachers, Mrs. James and Mrs. Abreu. CMS congratulates these students and all the contestants who gave excellent speeches. 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Many visitors to the Clewiston Sugar Festival on Saturday enjoyed the yearly car show exhibition, with antique cars that shine like the day it was built. Thursday, May 3, 2007 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, May 3, 2007 Stabbing Continued From Page 1 attempting to call her husband at work to come home to break up the fight. Her daughter hid inside because she was afraid to step outside where the altercation was taking place. "I saw all the blood," said a second neighbor who panicked when she saw that one of the men had been stabbed. A law enforcement officer arrived in time to break up the fight before anyone got hurt more seriously. The second man in the fight told officers he did not know the man who had attacked him and could not say why he was attacked. While deputies interviewed the man who had been stabbed and emergency workers wrapped his head in gauze, the man sat smiling to himself. J. Soto, with .the sheriff's office, said the man has a history of mental problems"and "is in and out of" mental health facilities. According to him, the man can usually be seen walking around the area. Deputies said he is homeless. News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be reached at jzaragoza@newszap.com. Reading Continued From Page 1 and then an athlete, he said while Larry Antonacci, the Tigers' head football coach, lis- tened. Mr. Antonacci agreed. "No matter how good of an athlete anyone is at CHS, aca- demics come first," the coach said. The children sat mostly doe- Drought Continued From Page 1 the limited natural resource is available for drinking water and environmental needs," said Mr. Merriam. "This is not just a local drought - this affects all of the state." Mr. Merriam thanked the media for publicizing the water conservation regulations and said now they had a chance to visually see what Lake Okee- chobee looks like. Ben Nelson, a meteorologist with the state department of emergency management, said the 2006 drought is the third worst since 1895. He also pre- dicted higher than normal tem- peratures, producing an environ- ment conducive for wildfires. Mr. Nelson proposed a three- fold plan. His first point was to get ready for hurricane season. The second point was to con- Submitted photo Officers work to treat a man involved in a stabbing at Harlem Gardens in Harlem. eyed, wondering what else they could ask the sports star. Darris was more than happy to oblige. Ms. Kane, the students' teacher, had also been his teacher in ele- mentary school. Darris talked about playing football from the age of five. He said he always wanted to be a Clewiston Tiger and dreams of one day playing for the Philadel- phia Eagles in the National Foot- ball League. Of course, he understands how important the serve water, and the third point was to prevent wildfires. "Everybody needs to do their part," he added. "Our main con- cern is that we'll have a La Nina develop this summer in the equatorial Pacific. La Nina typi- cally means drought in Florida." A La Nina occurs when cool- er than average waters are recorded in equatorial Pacific waters. This shifts the jet stream northward, preventing storm systems and rain from impacting Florida in the fall, winter and spring. Dr. Susan Gray, SFWMD deputy department director for watershed development, said the drought brought mixed blessings. Her organization has been replanting native vegeta- tion and dredging muck from the lake bottom in an effort to get it back to its naturally sandy condi- tion. At the May 10 SFWMD board role of education is in his achiev- ing that. At the end of the reading ses- sion, Darris said he enjoyed him- self. He thought it went pretty well. He said he was as apprecia- tive of his own reading teacher, Mr. Schiller, "for being such a positive role model and influ- ence in my life." Staff Writer Ideybis Gonzalez can be reached at igonzalez@newszap.com. of governors meeting, more stringent water restrictions could be put in place. Mr. Merriam said if the area received 3 feet of rainfall, there would still be a drought. He said law enforcement and code enforcement officials have been given ticket books and training to enforce the drought regulations. Concerned citizens have been calling SFWMD to report violations and they have been referring them to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Mr. Merriam spoke of the pos- sibility of year-round conserva- tion measures. When asked about saltwater intrusion in coastal wells, he said there are four wells that they are monitoring daily. Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at www.newszap.com. Reporter Pete Gawda may be reached at pgawda@newszap.com. Sheriff's Sub-station fate uncertain By Patty Brant INI Florida LABELLE - The hurricane- ravaged Clewiston Sheriff's Sub- station is not suitable to be repaired or remodeled, accord- ing to the findings of Fort Myers architect Dan Cruz. However, LaBelle resident Ernie Reddish took issue with that assessment at the Hendry County Commis- sion's April 24 meeting in LaBelle, saying the building could be salvaged. Continual flooding, the likely' need for improvements to meet code in several areas and the likely need for an asbestos sur- vey and removal add to the issues with the building. Reno- vations would cost about $1.6 million, according to the archi- tect, but does not include the building's poor parking facilities and undesirable location. Insur- ance still may settle on the build- ing and rent for the sheriff's office until a permanent location for the government center is found .and completed. The deci- sion of what to do with the old building has been left for a later date. Currently, the county is leas- ing space at the old K-Mart plaza in Clewiston for offices on the east side of the county. The Sher- iff's Office is being housed at the old Clewiston Chamber of Com- merce building on US 27. Project Continued From Page 1 get residents 55 years or older who meet certain eligibility guidelines. The 50 units will con- sist of one and two bedroom units; the facility itself will feature a club house. The price range, he explained, puts it within most seniors' reach. Staff Writer Ideybis Gonzalez can be reached at igonzalez@newszap.com. Developments on agenda Commissioners approved a request to rezone 98.97 acres for Eagle Farm II on the south side of SR 80, across from the entrance to The Glades (formerly Hendry Isles Resort) from general agricul- ture to a Planned Unit Develop- ment (PUD). It was approved with a list of stipulations, includ- ing the addition of a turning lane on SR 80 into the property, which was requested by a number of neighborhood residents. Sheriff Ronnie Lee concurred with the request. The Level of Service (LOS) on SR 80 is currently "B." A mining operation will be first to operate there, to be followed later with possible residential units. The request was approved over Commissioner Darrell Har- ris' dissenting vote. Commission- er Harris had originally moved to deny the mine application, but his motion died for lack of a second. The board also approved Robert Morrison's request for a rezone from A-2 to PUD to allow a single family subdivision of 32 units including a lake on 163 acres west of Kirby Thompson Avenue just south of the Glades County line. On the eastern side of the county, the board approved a rezoning from general agriculture to PUD for South Point Airpark, a neighborhood of single family dwellings, with a density of one unit per five acres and a 2.9 acre minimum. It is to include a com- munity aviation area, picnic area, pavilion with kitchen and rest- room and walking/biking trails. The existing airstrip is permitted by FDOT and FAA. The commis- sioners unanimously approved the development County Planner Vince Cautero characterized as "well thought out." County supports housing for elderly The board approved a $20,000 commitment in CDBG Disaster Funds for the proposed Laurel Gardens elderly housing develop- ment in Clewiston. The City of Clewiston had approved up to $10,000 in waived fees through its building depart- ment. However, Commissioner Bill Maddox moved that the coun- ty commit the full amount to the project rather than just the half requested of the county. The 50- unit senior rental housing com- munity will consist of one and two bedroom, one story apart- ments with a community center. It will be on West Ventura Street, close to medical facilities. There are still 17 senior citi- zens in FEMA trailers in Clewis- ton; 52 families remain in FEMA trailers in Hendry County, 39 of them in Clewiston. Similar funding for a senior housing project in LaBelle, Semi- nole Court, had to have been approved on or before April 10. Crime Stoppers The Palm Beach County Sher- iff's Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating the fol- lowing wanted fugitive. Andre "Dre" Harris, age 38, is a black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs approximately 240 pounds. He has a tattoo on his right arm and his last known address is Southwest E Street, Belle Glade. He is wanted on felony charges of burglary of an unoccupied structure and grand theft. If anyone has any infor- mation on the whereabouts of this wanted fugitive, they are asked to contact the Crime Stop- pers at 1-(800)- Andre 458-TIPS (8477) Harris or online at: www.crimestopperspbc.com. I V SAVE MONEy ON yOUR FAVORITE GROCERY ITEMS. I I i Go to newszap.com to download and print coupons online! I I -* newszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. ' I -- Five local teenagers accused of robbery By Ideybis Gonzalez Clewiston News CLEWISTON - Clewiston Police .officers arrested five teenagers Saturday, April 14. The teens are accused of beating and robbing an 18-year-old as he walked to a local grocery store. The Clewiston Police Depart- ment received a 911 call from the victim, Juan Perez, stating he had been beaten and robbed by three individuals. Once on the scene on West Sagamore Avenue, near the U- Save Supermarket, officers met with brothers Juan Perez and Andres Perez. Juan said he was attacked by the three young suspects, who demanded he hand over any money he had on him. Andres told officers he "ran for his life." Juan had been severely beat- en throughout his body, accord- ing to the report. EMS workers were called to the scene to treat the victim for his injuries. According to witnesses, the three individuals fled from the scene in a small blue or green car. One person who witnessed the incident told officers she knew one of the suspects who had attacked Mr. Perez. The wit- ness said she knew him from school. Following up on this lead, officers visited an address on file. The homeowner said the boy didn't live there, but said he knew his parents and would call them to let them know what was going on. His mother then told officers her son was staying over at friend's house, with a vehicle that seemed to match the description given by witnesses. .Investigators located and interrogated the suspect. According to the report, the investigators found evidence that the perpetrators included three boys and two girls. One of the girls reportedly acted as the getaway driver in the robbery. After the robbery, all five allegedly divided the money. Those arrested were: * John Johnathan Mitchell, 16, charged with robbery (sec- ond degree felony) and battery (first degree misdemeanor); * Melanie Ann Patacco , 16, charged with accessory after the fact (second degree felony) and petit theft (first degree misde- meanor); * Danielle Bird, 16, charged with accessory after the fact (second degree felony) and petit theft (first degree misde- meanor); * Nathan Cox, 16, charged with robbery (second degree felony) and battery (first degree misdemeanor); and, * Daniel Hannam, 16, charged with robbery (second degree felony) and battery (first degree misdemeanor). The male suspects were arrested and transported to the Fort Myers Juvenile Detention Center. 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L I Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, May 3, 2007 OR . - . - � � � � - � I Revitalization grant assists community choir [j PALM BEACH - The Resident Education to Action Program (REAP), under the umbrella of the Palm Beach County's Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) presented the Glades Community Choir (GCC) a $5,000 grant on Saturday, April 28, at the Airport Hilton in West Palm Beach. Angela Hammond, Janet Smith and Constance Harrison (all of ,vhom are members) attended a si: week hands-on educational course designed to help their community enhance their abili- ties to actively participate in mak- ing meaningful decisions about the future of their neighborhood. Through the REAP course, Ms. Hammond, Ms. Smith and Ms. Harrison presented a com- munity action plan and applied for the grant through "America's Next Top Neighborhood" on behalf of GCC. As a result, they were rewarded with $5,000 to assist with purchasing musical equipment, uniforms, etc. Some notables attending Saturday's event were, Palm Beach Coun- ty's Board of County Commis- sioners (Commissioners Jeff Koons & Jess R. Santamaria), Rev. David Broadbent (Pastor of Canal Point Methodist Church and REAP participant), Greta von Unruh (keynote speaker and Executive Director of the Eco- nomic Development Research Submitted photo Ms. Hammond, Ms. Smith and Ms. Harrison, all members of the Glades Community Choir (GCC), presented a community action plan and applied for the grant on behalf of GCC. Institute) and Mr. Houston L. The Glades Community Choir Tate (Palm Beach County's would like to send kudos to Office of Community Revitaliza- Angela Hammond, Janet Smith tion Manager). and Constance Harrison for the INI/Naji Tobias Dolly and Homer Hand appreciated Palm Beach Community College honored Dolly and Homer Hand by presenting both with flowers as a token of love. The two were on-hand to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade. Country singer Gary Morris provided the entertainment for the gala event on Tuesday, April 17. > FREE Admission > FREE Resume Review > FREE Career Workshops - Bring an electronic copy of your resume and make the suggested - changes from your Resume Review on-site! The .oiebng.com Career Expo Is ,accessible to those with ,dlo.,hiiitia',. sitc c 1929 Royal's FURNITURE APPLIANCES & BEDDING $499.95 ^^.* ^^g^ hard work and dedication. GCC is always open for joining and if anyone is interested, contact Kevin Wright at (561) 261-0717. Submitted photo Pastor John Hicks of First Methodist Church of Clewis- ton, presented his Double Glazed Sugar Cane Baked Ham before the judges at the Sweet Taste of Sugar Contest on Saturday, April 28 during the Sugar Festival in Clewis- ton. Winners labored over their "sweet treats" with recipes for anything from entrees to deserts. Sugar Fest leaves lasting sweet taste CLEWISTON - Over 44 con- testants entered this year's Sweet Taste of Sugar Contest held on Saturday, April 28, dur- ing Clewiston's 21st Annual Sugar Festival. Hosted this year by the Friends of the Library, entries included everything from bread and butter pickles and spaghetti sauce to "Peaches" and "Miss Sugar" cookies - to Cosmic Caramel Cream Pie and Old Fashioned Banana Pudding. These were in addition to the many other delicious pies and cakes and candies. Some of the winning recipes included Chocolate-covered Cher- ry Mice by Marty Mclnnis, Brown Sugar Meatloaf by Janet Summer- lin and Double Glazed Sugar Cane Baked Ham by John Hicks. All of the recipes as well as award winning recipes from previ- ous years are available in this year's Sweet Taste of Sugar Recipe book available at the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce. I Go to newszap.com to I I download and print I I coupons online! 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There were a total of five co-ed teams, competing with Everglades Farm Equipment entering two participating teams in the competition. First place went to Everglades Farm Equip- ment Team 1. Everglades' Team II took second place with third place going to Hector's Lawn Care. Many thanks to our sponsors, Bank of Belle Glade, Everglades Farm Equipment, Hector's Lawn Care, Everglades Trading and Moss Towing. A large number of spectators came out to watch. We are looking forward to hav- ing an even bigger turnout next year. Submitted photo/Stephanie Stein The winning team at the first Black Gold Jubilee Softball Tournament was Team I from Ever- glades Farm Equipment in Belle Glade. The tournament was played on Saturday, April 14 during the Black Gold Festival. Sports News in Brief HT3 Outdoors returns to Clewiston in '07 The Wave Worms HT3 Pro- fessional Bass Tour will be returning to Roland and Mary Ann Martins Marina and Resort. in 2007. Among one day series events and the Executive Tour Two-Day events, Clewiston has been awarded the HT3 2007 Bass Classic Championship Dec. 2 and 3. Soccer registration set AYSO Soccer Registration will be held at the Clewiston Youth Center on May 10, from 6 until 9 p.m. and May 12, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. All new players, who didn't play last year, will need a copy of their birth certificate. All players will need a legal guardian to sign their form and you will be sized for uniforms at registration. The registration fee is $55 and includes the registra- tion fee, insurance, uniform, and a ball. All children who are 4 years old by August 1, 2007 are able to register. Please contact Heather Hess at (863) 233-3208 if you have further questions Coast Guard makes house calls LAKE OKEECHOBEE - Did you know the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary makes house calls? They will come to your home to discuss the required safety equipment needed on your boat. This service is free. You will receive a cordial, informa- tive and confidential boat inspection. A vessel safety check decal will be placed on boats that meet all the requirements. Call (863) 467-3085 to arrange a boat check. Bass Busters plans tournament Bass Busters has announced its dates scheduled for the 2007 fishing tournament season including the Elite Tournament Series - Silver and Gold Divi- sions; a Championship Tourna- ment; Superbucks Tournament, an end of the year tournament that guarantees $10,000 to the first prize winner and the annual Toys for Kids fishing tourney event to be held in Dec. 2007. All Bass Busters tournaments are held in Clewiston, with tourna- ment times from safelight until 3 p.m. For more information about registration and exact dates, please visit the Bass Busters Web site at: www.bassbusters- florida.com or email: chris@bassbustersflorida.com. Post your News Post or read press releases, announcements & information from your community. Community Links. Individual Voices. 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Words of wisdom Accompanied by football coaches, Stephen Boyd, Phillip Summers and Anthony Midgett, all Clewiston alumni, Varsity Head Coach and Athletic Director Larry Antonacci, talks to camp attendees about the importance of getting good grades and keeping a good char- acter. Coach Boyd said that the camp was a great success and he looks forward to doing it again next year. Coaches Boyd and Summers said they would like to thank NFL star Eric Green, Maxis Printing, U-Save Supermarket, the Clewiston High School coaching staff and the CHS alumni - L.J. Taylor, Anthony Midgett and Andrew Powell - for supporting the inaugural Youth Skills Camp, held on Saturday, April 14. INI/Naji Tobias Go Tigers! At the Youth Skills Camp held at the Clewiston High School field on Saturday, April 14, the coaches and the camp attendees huddle up together after participating in various drills. They are pictured showing their unity and Tiger pride as they head for a water break. 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Some years ago, I readied myself for the cow juice blessing. I had just taken a batch of cookies out of the oven and popped one in my mouth. I reached in the refriger- ator and took out the jug of milk and took a couple of gulps to help wash it down. (You can do that when you aren't married!) What happened next, however, was not the joy that I had envi- sioned. The cookie experience and all the good that went along with it was ruined as I spewed out what I had just taken in. The milk was sour. I learned that day that there is a price to be paid for leaving milk out too long. Bad milk can ruin a good thing. Good milk turns bad when it's not kept John coolenough. Hicks Good dispo- sitions can turn bad for the same reason. If we let aggravations or irri- tations simmer too long without giving them a period of time for cooling off, we can stew ourselves into a bad attitude. Just like bad milk, a bad attitude can ruin a good thing. As one of my friends shared, "Bad attitudes are the darkrooms where "negatives" are developed." In the tenth chapter of the Gospel of Luke we find a classic example of the sweet becoming sour, of good becoming bad, of positive becoming negative. Martha invited Jesus and the disci- ples to dinner. While Martha was busy doing all of the things that needed to be done, her sister was sitting down listening to Jesus teach. This annoyed Martha to no end. What had started out to be an attitude of joy and service for someone special - quickly cur- dled. Martha lost perspective and her focus turned more towards herself and her situation. With time, she developed an attitude and her attitude spoiled the gift she was offering. A bad attitude can ruin a good thing. Satan knows that. Satan uses that. Notice that he didn't take Martha out of the kitchen; he took away her purpose in the kitchen. The adversary won't turn you against the church; he will turn you toward yourself in the church. He won't take you away from your work; he'll take away your joy in your work. There is a life-lesson here for us. We have a choice everyday regard- ing the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. We can however, change how we react to it. We are in charge of our atti- tudes. To keep an attitude from souring, treat it like you would a jug of milk: Keep it cool and check it regularly to make sure it's good. At what cost has God been taken out of schools? By Jackie Miller Minister First Christian Church, Clewiston After my column for last week, "Why School Shootings like Vir- ginia Tech," I received the following E-mail. Dear God: Why didn't you save the school children at Moses Lake, Washington 2-2-96, Bethel, Alaska 2-19-97, Pearl, Miss. 10-1-97, West Paducah, Ky. 12-1-97, Stamp, Ark. 12-15-97, Jonesboro, Ark. 3-24-98, Edinboro, Pa. 4-24-98, Fayetteville, Tenn. 5-19-98, Springfield, Ore. 5- 21-98, Richmond, Va. 6-15-98, Lit- tleton, Col. 4-20-99, Taber, Alberta, Canada 5-28-99, Conyers, Ga. 5-20- 99, Deming, N.M. 11-19-99, Fort Gibson, Ok. 11-26-99, Santee, Calif. 3-5-01, El Cajon, Calif. 3-22-01, Vir- ginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 4-16-07? Sincerely, A Concerned Student. Reply: Dear Concerned Student; Sorry, I am not allowed in schools! Sincerely, GOD. How did this get started? Let's see, I think it started when Madeline Murray O'Hare complained she did- n't want any prayer in our schools. And we said, Okay. Then, someone said you better not read the Bible in school, the Bible that says, "Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal and love your neighbor as yourself." And we said, Okay. Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehave because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self- esteem. And we said, "An expert should know what he's talking about." So we won't spank them anymore. Then someone said, "Teachers and principals better not discipline our children when they misbe- have." And the school administra- tors said, "No faculty member in this school better touch a student when they misbehave because we don't want any bad publicity. And we surely don't want to be sued." And we accepted their reasoning. Then someone said, "Let's let our daughters have abortions if they want, and they won't even have to tell their parents." And we said, "That's a grand idea!" 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D.+ St. Martin's Church, Clewiston One of my friends who minis- ters at a large, inner-city church has a sign as you enter his office complex that reads "Don't ', . .. speak unless you can improve on the ; silence!" That i certainly got my attention the first time I read it; and gave me pause Samuel S. for thought. Thomas Some other person changed another well- known saying "When all is said and done..." by concluding it with"....there's a lot more said than done." Many times, I've watched two persons on televi- sion who have opposing views trying to talk. Before one is fin- ished, the other will chime in to interrupt. Usually, the first speaker keeps on talking; both talking at the same time and neither one lis- tening to the other. It is as if the one who can shout the loudest and longest will have people sup- porting him. The writer of Ecclesiastes tells us "there is a time to be silent and a time to speak" (Chapter 3, Verse 7). We don't get many clues from him about just when it is best to speak or best to keep silent; but I have often observed that I can "say" something by my silence. Some- times "out of the blue" someone will come with a question that sounds like they have already decided what the answer is sup- posed to be. I get the direction they wish to go by the nature of the question ("You don't really believe that..., do you?" types of questions) and find the person really doesn't want an answer but an affirmation that we are like-minded and he is right! I usually try to be polite but do not answer; an answer will do no good when there is no question Area Church News in Brief being asked. Isaiah's summary about the death of Jesus tells us "He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, He opened not His mouth" (Chap- ter 53:7). He reflects that there was a time to be silent! Why would have Jesus been silent? I believe because He knew how things were going to turn out, He knew of the futility of speaking, of entering into a "shouting match" with people who already had their minds made up by selfishness, jeal- ousy, their own interests, sin. There would be another time to speak. It would come a few days later when He met His companions on the beach and asked them if they had any fish. It would come in the upper room when Jesus would simply say to Thomas "Here, put your fingers in the nail prints..." and the words would be few, hardly breaking the silence, but they would speakvolumes. My guide has been to watch, to share an opinion when I think the questions are asked in sincerity, to say why I feel as I do if asked, to lis- ten as best I can to those who are sincerely questioning (versus those who feel their job is to convert) and to be ready to remain silent. A former Air Force Colonel who went into the ministry later in life used to say "A man convinced against his will is of the same opin- ion still." He had a point. I am will- ing to wait to speak if I think it will mean that I might really be heard. The Lord didn't need to speak much at the end of His earthly life; He knew how things were going to turn out. That has been a helpful example to me when I think I know how things are going to turn out, too. Recently, among those who asked for our prayers was a person who asked for healing - without surgery. The nature of his problem was such that in the majority of cases, surgery is required. I under- stood his apprehension; under- stood that it wasn't our place to tell God what means to use to answer and I also understood the place for silence in our contacts. Finally, he told me that surgery was necessary and I responded "You'll do great!" and reminded him of what has happened in my life when I try to tell God what to do and not to lis- ten. It applies to others and to me as well - silence can speak vol- umes; persuasion comes in honest sharing; avoid useless shouting matches. We can all learn to listen and let God's will speak to us. Bet- ter for the blood pressure, too! ATTENTION E CONTRACTORS & OWNERS: "CONCRETE BLOCK MANUFACTURING PLANT" [ NOW OPEN! S *Material Delivery (or Pick Up on-site) SBlock Accessories also offered *Try our Mobile Concrete Service! Kenton Industries, LLC 1477 Forestry Division Rd., LaBelle Phone (863) 675-8233 CREWtohost Gospel concert CLEWISTON - There will be a gospel concert on May 19, at the John Boy auditorium. The time will be from 6 until 9 p.m. This concert is sponsored by your CREW organiza- tion. A Love offering will be taken to further aid in the rebuilding of lives and property of the lake area. There is still a lot of devastation around. CREW needs your volunteer sup- port and financial support. Anyone or groups wanting to be a part of this concert please call, David McClusky at (863) 983-5060. As the start of the 2007 hurricane season approaches let's enter it with all of our neighbors on our minds. Gospel concert to come in June BELLE GLADE - Beginning June 8-10, the men of St. John First Missionary Baptist Church will sponsor a Men's Conference. The conference will kick off with a high praising, foot stomping, anointed Gospel Concert on June 8, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at: St. John First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 South West Eighth Street in Belle Glade. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Reese is pastor. Come and join us in uplifting the name of Jesus. If you/your group is interested in participating, contact Kevin Wright @ (561) 261- 0717 or at kenecotrucks@aol.com. Church announces service times CLEWISTON - Clewiston Church of Christ, 336 Central Ave., would like to announce its church services: Sunday- Bible study at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m., evening worship at 6 p.m.; Wednesday - Bible study at 7 p.m. Minister Gor- don Smith. For more information, call (863) 902-8822. Friday Night Lights CLEWISTON - Evangel Church Assembly of God Outreach Center is open from 7 until 10 p.m. every Friday to all 7-12 grade stu- dents in our community. Activities available include basketball; three Play Station 2 units, music, and games. Snack bar with great prizes is open each night. Church to hold revival BELLE GLADE - God's End- time Prophetic Ministries will host a revival with Prophet Bryan Williams from Leesburg on May 2-4, at 7:30 p.m. The revival will be held at 340 Avenue A, Belle Glade. Please come and join up and receive an imparta- tion of the word of God. All are wel- come. For more information, please call (561) 598-1403. 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The focus of the meeting was what has been learned from the Virginia Tech incident along with the growth of the Hendry-Glades campus. Hendry-Glades campus Dean Lucinda Kelley gave a presenta- tion on the growth of the LaBelle campus. She began her presenta- tion saying what a great staff she has including: Administrative Spe- cialist Cindy Simmons, Adminis- trative Specialist Heath Daniels, Learning Assistance Lab Parapro- fessional Marie Sprouse and Test Proctor Crystal Saldana. She went on to mention some of the cam- pus' statistics. There are currently 43 percent full time enrolled stu- dents, with 57 percent of the stu- dent body enrolled part time with less than 12 credit hours; 16 per- cent of those students are dual enrolled, meaning they are still currently enrolled in high school HENDRY COUNTY - The Winds of Change highlights how parenting has changed over the years as a result of changes in social, cultural and demograph- ic trends in families. The pin- wheel represents this change and the message of April, Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year 834 pinwheels were given out in local communities. Each pinwheel represents a new birth in our community and an oppor- tunity to support a new family from the very beginning. In Hendry County there were 757 births in 2005 and in Glades County there were 77. "Parenting is not an easy job, young parents need our sup- port," says Judy Paskyan, Pro- gram Manager for Healthy Fami- lies. "Babies do not come with instructions and young parents need to understand how their baby develops and grows, as well as, how important they are in the lives of their children." The Healthy Families Pro- gram is focused on the preven- tion of child abuse and neglect and helps families from the very beginning with a positive parent- ing approach. Family Support Workers support parents in being the best parents they can be by learning about their child's development, the importance of preventive health and creating a safe home environment for the as well. The vast majority of the student body, 71 percent, is female; 49 percent have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Forty-six percent of the student body is of minority background, 37-38 percent are Hispanic. Sixty-nine percent of the students are between the ages of 15-24 and 60 percent are 21 years old and under. This year, three students Brian- na Gutierrez, Carhen Torrealba and Angela Hester, will receive both their AA and high school diploma. Enrollment continues to climb. Currently the full time equivalency (FTE) count is 249 and the head count is 584. Mrs. Kelley pointed out that Edison is a tangible, prac- tical and affordable college. The LaBelle location offers complete degree offerings in both AA and AS degrees. The college is trying to reestablish the EMS program and has started English for Acade- mic Purpose, or EAP class specifi- cally designed for students who need English for their studies. The campus is also offering the CLEP, a College Level Exam Placement Test. This test is a subject area test. If a student passes the test, college credit will be earned for that sub- ject. It is a nationally administered test and for many students, a great opportunity. The LaBelle office is in the process of hiring a full time Advisor/Financial Aid Officer to help students with all their finan- cial/academic needs and will soon also be hiring a Student Service Specialist as well. They have recently hired a part-time IT (Infor- mation Technology) support per- son who has been well used already. There is now an on site- security officer who works during school hours. The College Placement Test is being offered at local high schools each semester for students who didn't take the SAT or ACT. The LaBelle office has recently taken approximately 70 students from LaBelle High School to visit the main Edison campus located in Lee County. Mrs. Kelley has been doing classroom presentations at high schools, recruiting students to join Edison as well as going to senior events, awards and assemblies. Edison has currently been Submitted photo Pinwheels given to local children symbolize the ways par- enting skills have changed over the years. The change is a result of educating new parents in methods for more effec- tive parenting and focusing on the prevention of child abuse. children. Everyone can help pro- tect our children by: * Being a role model by demonstrating for children and other adults how conflicts can be resolved without hitting or yelling; * Volunteering your time to help strengthen families in our community; * Getting to know your neighbors and their children or grandchildren; * Offering to baby-sit for free to give stressed parents a little time for themselves; * Becoming a mentor for a child or new parent; * Donating your children's outgrown clothing or toys to a family in need; * Learning what child abuse is; * Recognizing the common signs of abuse; * Reporting Abuse. Healthy Families is sponsored by the Hendry County Health Department and is a United Way Partner. For more information on Healthy Families call LaBelle: (863) 674-4041 ext. 149 and Clewiston: (863) 902-3311 ext. 532. involved in Leadership and Hendry-Glades Education Day, a Job and Career Expo, the Work- force Council of SWFL and had booths at both the Swamp Cab- bage and Sugar Festival. Recently the Richard H. Rush library in Lee County donated some much needed furniture to the LaBelle Edison office. The Hendry-Glades campus will be awarding 12 HOPE schol- arships this year. HOPE stands for Helping One Person Excel. This year's Thanksgiving Food Drive raised over $2,000. The Hendry- Glades campus has had two finan- cial aid weekend workshops so far and will have another one on May 5. The Hendry-Glades cam- pus has received two new build- ings- a DLA or Developmental Learning Lab and a classroom full of computers. Caloosa Belle/Kristin Hunter Dean of the LaBelle Edison Lucinda Kelley. "I was impressed by the caring nurses and the time they were able to give me." 1 - patient survey response We invite you to take a closer look at Glades General Hospital. We continue to provide quality healthcare, courteous and attentive staff right here at home, but to serve you even better, we have made a few changes: S\\lit n an accident or unexpected illness strikes, the last thing you want to face is a long drive to the coast. That is why Glades General Hospital is here for you with a newly renovated 24-Hour Emergency Department. This physician-staffed eight-bed unit includes a specially ,kLigiid child- friendly pediatric room to help calm the most frightened child and its own x-ray equipped room for quicker service. Our team of doctors and nurses are experts in the field of emergency medicine and are supported by our . . ,,t- W a_ , _lu other specialties including ganmI.il and vascular surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, nephrology pulmonology, cardiology, podiatry, and urology. * All of these updates and improvements have been made with our community in mind to make Glades General Hospital your source for quality healthcare for . you and your family, right here at home. Take a closer look at Glades General Hospital... GLADES you'll be Impressed by what you see. G N ER AL HOSPITAL 561-996-6571 1201 South Main Street Belle Glade, Florida 33430 ERTY MANAGEMENT * RENTALS ' SALES CINDY L. ALEXANDER f IC. REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATES: EDITH HACKMANN L AND DON BURDICK S 675-0500 233 N. BRIDGE ST BI On the comer of S BRIDGE ST & WASHINGTON RENTALS AVAILABLE - NO PETS HOMES FOR SALE V1 DUPLEX - on HICKORY ST.- $600/M ON MARINER COURT -1 BR/1 BA/1 Car - Asking 2/1 DUPLIEX- In Downtown Moore Haven - $650/M $125,000 3/2/1 - on E. PALOMAR CIR. - in Port LaBelle - On N. COLLEGE ST - 2 BR/1BA - Asking $125,000 $850/M On MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD. - 3BR/1BA - 2/2/1 + DEN IDUPLEXi - on EDGERTON Ave. - in Asking $129,900 Lehigh Acres - BRAND NEW! - $850/M ON SUMMERALL RD. IN MUSE- 3BR/2BA (Mobile 3/2/1 - ON S. EDGEWATER CIR. - in Port LaBelle - on 1+ acre) - Reduced $129,900 $850/M ON TEAK LANE - 2 BR/2 BA - Asking $139,900 Brand New, /2/2, - on WILD GOOSE CIR. - Port ON PALOMAR - 3 BR/2 BA/1 Car - Asking $159,900 LaBelle-Reduced $1,050/M IN PIONEER PLANTATION - 3 BR/2 BA on 2.5 BRAND NEWI 3/2/2- on PILGRAM COURT - Port Acres - Reduced to $174,000 LaBelle - Reduced $1,050/M ON S. MISSOURI ST. - 3 BR/1.5 BA - Asking 3/2/2 ON MIGNON CIR. (PT. LABELLE) - BRAND $179,900 NEW! For Sale Also- $1,200/M ON E. 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' . cad tvi wrse . f the hustle and bustle of city living. Come see this 3BD/2BA * $114,500 - This 2BD/1BA home is on a corner lot and has a fenced back yard, this development features a club- house, pool, and storage for boats or motor home. Call today for your appointment. * $159,900 - Price Reduced New 3BD/2BA home. This home features a split floor plan and the kitchen has a morning room. * $175,900 -JUST REDUCED - Looking for a 3BD/2BA home. This home features new aint inside and out, new carpet, neaJ3NMR; tBas a 34x12 screened lanai. Backyard has fruit trees galore. Call today for your appointment. * $189,000 - 3BD/2BA Well constructed CBS home on a corner lot, screened in front and back porches. Don't miss this one a new house without the new price. Call today for your showing. * $189,900- Price Reduced! New 3BD/2BA home on a beautiful lot, This home features a split floor plan. The kitchen has an island with an extra sink and more. Don't let this one slip by! * $219,900 - Gorgeous New 3BD/2BA House with a garage. This home features a split floor plan. Living area with fire place. Master bath with garden tub and dual sinks. Carpet and tile throughout. This is a must see! * JUST REDUCEDI $238,000 - Like new 3BD/2BA home on a Cul-de-sac that backs up to a greenbelt in highly sought after Unit 102 across from the Ranchettes. New homes on the street and the neighborhood is growing rap- idly, within walking distance to future school and commu- nity center Don't wait on this one! * $310,000 - 3BD/2BA home in the city on .45+/- acres, detached 2 cr garage, fenced back yard, landscaping and more. Call today. * $415,000 -JUST REDUCEDI New Hickory kitchen cab- inets w/solid surface counter tops & new fixtures, wood flooring, new carpet in the lanai & many more upgrades. 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We offer a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package that includes deferred com- pensation; Florida Retire- ment System; medical & dental insurance; paid vaca- tion; holiday leave; life insu- rance; & much more. For more information & to apply on-line, visit our website at www.sfwmd.gov. Job refer- ence 50004097. EOE. TELLER / CUST SERVICE REP Prior cash handling experience helpful. Fax resume to: 772-597-4159 Attn: Nikki or email general@fboi.com IVis READING A NEWSPAPER... makes you a more informed and interesting person. No wonder newspaper readers are more successfully Energetic, Flex Time Dental Receptionist Needed. (863)674-0799 or fax (863)674-0899 How fast can your car go? It can go even faster when you sell It in the classlfleds. Emlymn F ul T i e I ' l Ful i m 'I l HENDRY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER a "'41rie It'sJi4rAbout getting Better" LPN I or II (FT,PT, Perdlem) FL LPN Lic. & IV Certi. Willing to work flexible schedule. 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Candidates must be certi- fied in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, as a Building Codes Administrator, must possess & maintain a valid Florida driver's license; & pursuant to Chapter 12, Florida Stat- utes must file annually a "Form 1, Limited Finan- cial Disclosure, "as required by law. GROUNDSKEEPER Assist in making the maintenance operation more effective & more efficient. Must have the ability to perform manual labor. Must have a valid Flori- da driver's license. These positions are full time with medical benefits, retirement, sick and vacation leave. Open until filled. More information can be obtained by call- ing 863-675-5240 or email: vcautero@hendryfla.net Vet Pref. EEO. Drug free. Applicants needing as- sistance in the application process should con- tact the Hendry County Commissioners HR department. sIe The GEO Group, Inc. The GEO Group, Inc. 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Requires effective communication in English/Spanish. Interpersonal, documentation and time management skills required. CNA,TELIEDSURGPEDS- FT, 8P-8A& 8A-8P. Must have FL CNA license & experience, computer skills, knowledge- able of medical terminology, great phone and customer service skills. Requires CPR certification. CNA, ER: Must have FL license and at one year experience, com- puter skills, knowledgeable of medical terminology, great phone and customer service skills. Requires CPR certfi- cation. DIETITIAN: Must be a RD or LD. BS degree with a major in Nutrition Dietetics or equivalent with internship or traineeship in a health care setting. Mim. 2 yrs exp. Nutrition support exp. a plus. PT, 32 hrs per week ER REGISTRATION: Customer Service Skill, bilin- gual pref. but not required. Previous exp. in registration in hospital setting pref. Knowledge of 3rd party pay- ors including Medicaid/Medicare. HOUSEKEEPER: Req: Must have at least one year in housekeeping exp. and be able to read and speak English. Position is Temporary FT. INPATIENT CODER: Must be certified as a CCS. Must speak and comprehend fluent English language, col- lege graduate. Minimum five yrs. inpatient coding in an acute care facility. Work days, nights or weekends. PT w/Benefits MAINTENANCE MECHANIC: req. Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, etc. Preferably at least 2 years of working in a hospital or equiva- lentsurroundings. Position is Full Time 8A-4:30P MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST: Current Fla. license in 4-5 laborab- ryareas asan MTor MLT.Previous hsSpsiabaty exp. prefened. PRN, Flexible hrs. NURSING SUPERVISOR: Previous experience in supervision, leadership abili- ties and be a real team play- er. Must have FL lic and ACLS. FT 10A-10P PHARMACIST: Fl. license, min. 2 yrs hospital exp., Experience with pharma- cokinetics, renal adjustment, MUE, unit inspections & clinical service, posses excellent com- munication, customer service, & computer skills. Requires weekends. PRN, 7:30a-4:00p PHLEBOTOMIST: Must have at least one yr experience. Hospital or physician office preferred. Competitive Pay & Excellent Benefits Resume, Fax (561) 993-5627 Smail: JAustin@gladesgeneral.org or app y at: I 1201 S. Main St., Belle Glade, FL "' ' 33430 DFWP/EOFM/F Get a quick response to any Item you may he sell- Inn with a classified ad. 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Positions available are for several Group Leaders & an Arts & Crafts Leader. Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 11, 2007. Applications, job descriptions & re- quirements are available at the Hendry County Personnel department located at 165 S. Lee St., LaBelle FL. (863) 612-4782. Vet Pref. EEO. Drug free. Applicants needing as- sistance in the application process should contact the Hendry County Commissioners HR depart- ment. CELLULAR CUSTOMER SERVICE & SALES (1) Full-time, (1) Part-time for metroPCS cell phone sales and customer service. $8.00 / hr. Must be able to work Saturdays. Spanish speakers encouraged to apply. Glades Metro Connection, 417 NW 16th St., Belle Glade. Call (561)502-0639 for an interview. MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR WANTED: Exp. w/children programs required. Top pay. (954)931-0515 One man's trash Is anoth- er man's treasure. Turn your trash to treasure with an ad In the classi- fleds. 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Obispo Ave, Clewiston FL 33440 Teresa Sullivan IT Your Realtor For L RDW 100 II 561-795-8533 TeresaSullivan-Remaxcom shop, 1/2 acre $165,000 -WMUBassC*W nb A filsititun$M or$175K 2stcxy barn$860,00,MakhOk~ *TangAn bemA&S am $115K -*IznuLic4-aswCHs Swne REDUCED S2�A O, #Maim Eva*hgl Rd. 5 Acres S$135k OWNER FINANCE Quality Homes at Discoun Homes From the Low Turn Key Packages Ava *"U csPltu ril e nurery wiut l . - l irrigation system $400,000 Family Owned Since 1981. *Huntig Club paved corner W JACOBSEN 1.25 $45K ., " *Huting Club paved $43K Scot Bilt *Jasmine deared 1.25 acres REDUCED owfn desperate S29K .' C ewiston DUPLE.. It -. ,L nttCELLEMTUIE ISTM..E B I .. . i S t ta n a n M 1 Pi rm1 , . .- , LO 5- ___________ MS Single Family Homnes SlII. .l. r,3 - .12 t'0 pu,.'l hlo ,,. 11,1 I \LF Acre. Jacuzzi, li h 1 , 'ink, .inJd closet's in Master. MLS #2'"17l2-8 1 Call Glenn or 2) Brand New 2006 CBS home in Montura on 1.25 acres. 3/2, tiled ilhniiL.1h out, new fence on prop- erty. Hurry won't last! $244,900 Call Enrique. 3)Reduced 3/2 CBS home inl Montura $244,900 MLS# 200693994 Rent-to-own, Owner Financing Avail. Call Glenn or Sarah. 4) A Real House, for only $135K 4AtLSPENJMNGi 5) (,tt .,nra Home, 3BD/IBA located n. -jr great schools, shop- piin1. a iid miore. Only $166K Call Fnriqiie 0) BiAw , un Condo near pool. Furnished Only $145K Call Ashley 7) Osceola Beautiful 4/2 Spacious home on -North._ Side MLS#2(X)709397 Call Glenn or Sarah Sarah A. 8)iwome Producing 3/1 and 2/1 Williams $da .94a 863-228087 Glenn or Sarah '1) Bank Foreclosure Investor's o.I .or ^AshlCey Charmaine 10) 3/I on 1.25 acres. Large Montgomery Wooden Deck. $129.9K I I I 'l'I, r In 'l ,, P .Ia u ..- ' , I . . - 11 ilh , 1 Ii lt l ,l .- 12i 1- . i . L l I roof, front & back porch $299.9K Call Enrique 12)Pioneer2/2T1,.il- Lrt a IrI ,.r or weekend get away. Only $205K Call Enrique 13)Ne;w .i i,' 3/2 home, Great for Investment or First Time Buyer SillK MLS# 2N'rl,',,I Call Glenn or Sarah 14) REDUCED Sugarland Estates - 2 I CBS (2(X)5) Split Plan, Fenced,. Iil.d lthIn out. Call Charmaine. 15) Lakeport 2/2/1 CBS IlHome on 25+ acres - 2 acres planted w/ oak trees. Perfect for nursery 16) New Listing Glades County 3/2 wood frame home needs some TLC offered @ $182,900 call Glenn or Sarah NM Construction . Homes $129,900 Call Luan. 2) Get Pre Co struction Prices 3/2, 1 car gar. Texas Ave. Lutz Builders $151.3K Call Luan. 3)Unbeliavable!! 3,000+ sq.ft hl,,m .1 2 on 1.25 Acres Call Glenn or Sarall 4) Rent To Own 3/2 bath on 1.25 acres in MRE Call Glenn & Sarah Water EnAt Homes 1) Great River View! Large covered dock, 2/2 with 3 car garage. 2 Lots. Excellent loca- tion with all water sports available $519.9K Call Jerry - L.ik,. I'l 1 12, 1 (.l - , in it 11I n ' IKll . I .. m 1 I I iK Ir i. .,u $250K Call Luan Mobbilt Homes 4 1 lK M\ l it2IHlf,'i., II, Call Glenn or Sarah 2) Pioneer Plantation Beautiful 4/2 MH on 7.5 Acres, privacy MLS# 2n 1,.,4457 Call Glenn or Sarah 31 ,' 1.2 'I1 .1111 MIlsti, I SAL PIENDIN ,. fenced, concrete driveway. $85K Call Jerry 4) Semitole Manor Spacious ,2 A l - or Sar-ah. 5) Netv Listirtg! Fabulous 55+ Community in Moore Haven. Many amenities Furnished only $145KCall Ashley 6) 15 Am's Cleard Patsture land. Fenced and cross-fenced. Convenient to Clewiston or Labelle $425KMLS#: 219 Nk . 17 or Mobile Horne on 5 Ac. for $150K Call Glenn or Sarah 7)A Newt 1i,.vi,,,,,i Spacious 3/2 2005 I )WdII I security system equipped on 1.25 ac w/ beautiful pines. $144.90X) MLS# 200672747 Call Enrique 8) 3/2 Mobile home on 2.0 lac. Property is fenced on North and east side. New deck will be completed soon. Only $175K Call Maribel '') .Mi h i.,,ul i lihi ,l|M S; -j.al, , I 1 iii,' v.i th I' 'inL d v.ird .',:,K Call Glenn or Sarahl 10)Lowest Price in Montura , ALE-PE T) N�V, -p '-I. lr t [L Il I\'\T. | lI'IT ' it won't last. $74 .9K Call Enrique 11)REDUCEDI! Must See 4/2 Mobile Home of Merit 1.25 Acres. Only $115K .MLS# 200644944 Call Glenn or Sarah 12) Here's The Home 1mu IHave Been LookinqI For? A 3/2 DWMH on the lake at Sunshine Lakes Estates. $89.9K Call Cathy 13)Your Dream Yard! 3/2 DWMIH on 1.25 acres, next to canal $112K Call Glenn or Sarah 14) 4/2 MH on Hacienda, screened porch, $1.14,750. Call Charmaine Yacant Land 1 )Buy 5 or 20ac .5ac parcels in Ladeca, asking $95K each Call Jerry 2) New Developnme ' - Sky fPlley lots starting @ $63.9K Call Jerry 3)Montura Lots starting at $27K Call Enrique 4)Reduced Clewiston vacant lot asking $27,000 MLS# 200704557 Call Glenn or Sarah Call Glenn or Sarah 6) 2 Ac. Cleared on Davidson Rd. $165K MLS# :It,'J.;222 Call Glenn or Sarah 7) CR833 2.5 acres possible commercial $89,000 Call Glenn or Sarah 8) Port LaBelle lots starting at $30K Call Glenn or Sarah 9) Sky Valley lots starting at $64.9K Call Jerry Commercial 1) Talapia Fann Production sold out through the end of the year. Call Glenn or Sarah for details .MLS#: 21 1 I s,~ 2) Nursery 20 Acres Palm trees or Sarah Watch TI For An Im 1 l l,,II t ' ,C.1lilt I, kllne '$2' '-K ...all (,l i o .r '..,ah 4) Montura 1.04 acres asking . il K Call Glenn or Sarah 5)Commercial Building w/ over 5000 sq.ft on ac. Good location for only $175K Call Glenn 6)4 Bednmom Home on .25 acre Remodeled, New Roof, A Must See!!! $174.9K MLS#21i 0.3471 Call Glenn or Sarah. For Re nt Call Luan 1) Rent New Consmu'tion 3/2/1 car garage. 1.25 acres. Jincette off Horse Club, rent to Own $1,5(X) per month 2) New Coudos 2/11/2 $90()O per month. 3) Great Location 5BD/3BA on Northside $2,300 per month. 4) 117 Crescent Ave. 4BD/2BA for $1,850 per month. his Space nportant Announcement!! si8 86-14-94 CALL.GLENN 93.3-. E HOMES ted Prices! $50's. ailable. jerry w. Smith S61-261,3444 lathl . I -LOAN ASSISTANT- Brighton Reservation The Seminole Tribe of Florida is accepting applications for the position of Loan Assistant. College degree preferred &/or 4 yrs. related exp. in financial services. Ability to maintain Excel spreadsheets, collect & post payments to accounts, process loan applications. Salary based on exp. & qualifications. Fax resume or applications to: (954) 967-3477 1180Financial employment as Elderly Caretaker. Flexible hrs. Ref's provided. (863)228-1019 i . Will do lawn service... Opportunities 305 From Clewiston to Labelle. 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(800)372-8053. 46 units7x15, 8x15,1Ox1 5, SHED, 12x24 w/siding. Wired 10x30,12x30,15x25. Full for electric. Good condition. electric, secure on Commerelo $2000. or best ffer. St. 350 ft. from Clewiston (863)228-7230 LaBelle Police Dept. 863-983-6663, (863)228-7230 LaBelle 863-983-2808, after hrs. A/C UNIT- 2.5 ton, Brand new. ln 863-983-8979 $1500. (863)517-2106 IHow do you find a Job In AC UNITS (3) Frigidaire, GUTTER, Extruded, aluminum today's competitive (2) 5K BTU & (1) 10K BTU. GUTTER, Extruded, aluminum,' market? In the employ- All like brand new! $275 for 3x4, 2 pieces, 232"ha & 22'7, ment section of the clas- all, will sep. (863)946-1284 for patio, good shape. $65 Sslsln(8ds3(863)467-0007 !Hue - ae* 12 I~ oss ae12 PARSONS CHAIRS- 2, Con- HEADER, Alum., self mating, LAPTOP- Gateway, 3400+ temporary. Florida colors 2x6, 52ft., used, good processor, 80 gig, AC adapt. Aqua, Pink & Cream Exc. shape, for patios. $100 firm. case, new in Oct '06, $500 cond. $50. (863)467-8681 (863)467-0007 (863)467-4677 PATIO SET: Table & 4 chairs, METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ iDapeLie white aluminum with cush- buy direct from manufactur- F ions.$50.863-467-4529 er. 20 colors in stock with all *- I iOnS.E5.E6-467-4529 accessories. Quick turn SOFA SLEEPER- Queen Anne, around! Delivery Available.. COMFORTER & BED SKIRT- Queen size, Floral print. (352)498-0778 Toll free Queen size, Reversible. Matching coffee table. $250. 888)393-0335 code 24. Green pin stripes/Green (863)357-3773 www.GulfCoastSupply.com. plaid. $15. (863)467-8681 SOFA SLEEPER- Queen size. PLYWOOD (50 sheets): $300 COMFORTER SET, Queen, Approx. 6'. Fair condition. (561)762-4620 Jupiterarea moon & stars, with rug. $50 $100 or best offer. (863)801-4620 (863)983-2241 a' 'i lVANITY SET, Vanity, stool & aquimen a5I mirror. Excellent condition. $50 (863)983-7011 COMM IRON & IRONING TA- FIREPLACE- Brand new. $200 BLE- asking $300 orbest offer (863)763-6747 (863)763-5323 Co i06GOLF CART: 4 wheel, side curtains, windshield. $850. ANTIQUE HUTCH: Beautiful, Call 863-634-3394 after PROM GOWN- beautiful, black mission style. No glass 7:00pm. & white, floor length, size 3 doors but top shelves for _______ petite, $50 (863)467-0139 plates. $175. 863-824-0945 GOLF SETS (2): $55 for both WEDDING DRESS- Size 14, BAR & STOOLS (6): Butcher or will sell separately. Call white w/silver beading. $250 block top & white cabinets 863-946-3622 or best offer (863)634-6601 underneath. $125 for all. YAMAHA GOLF CART- '97, WEDDING DRESS, Size 6, 863-634-4540 Elec, new batteries, garage Strapless, Organza Silk BED FRAME: Metal, universal, kept, many extras $1350 w/pearls & sequins. $500. double to California King. (863)824-2280 (863)697-1486 $30. 863-634-7905 BED: King size, excellent con- aIn a I I edition. $300 or best offer. 863-675-1410 PELLET RIFLE- Benjamin Sheridan, High power, Like GOLD PIECE, 1904P $20 CHINA CABINET, Drexel, large, new. $80. (772)461-8822 VF/XF, $1000. or best offer, medium wood, asking $250 (863)234-3470 will consider trade. RIFLE: All original AK47. Call (561)793-94631v.msg. for details. $550 CURIO CABINET- wooded, an- (863)467-1958 tique, $100 or best offer SHOTGUN- 870 30" barrel 3" ELVIS COLLECTION: Many (863)675-1410 Magnum 12 gauge pump. items, Rare items, items from $400. Firm. (863)674-9964 Graceland, memorabilia. $350 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, neg. (863)467-0627 White washed, fits 27" tv, with glass & wood doors. ' aR a MITCHELL MOUSER: 8mm, $60 (863)467-6548 a am ent 06 I bolt action rifle, all matching numbers. Great for collec- GLIDER/ROCKER, Brown, HEALTH RIDER: Total Body tors! $350. 863-467-1958 beige. $45. (863)801-4620 Aerobic Fitness. New condi- MATTRESS & BOXSPRING, tion, asking $150. aoptr queen & king, brand new, (863)983-4940 0stillin plastic, $189. S(561)351-9085 WEIGHT MACHINE- Dual sta- (561)351-9085tion, With cable weights & leg ALL IN ONE PRINTER, Fax, MERMAID TABLE SET- 3pc, press. Excellent condition. scanner, etc. Exc. cond. Lex- Mediterranean style, coffee $250. Neg. (863)357-3773 mark. $50 or best offer. & 2 ends, very unique, $350 (863)983-2241 after 6pmr (863)763-5323 H eho DELL LAPTOP- IBM Think OKEE MOVING SALE: LR, Ent [Ies03 Pad, CD & DVD Rom. Wire- Ctr, DR, BR, access., TV's less card. $200. or best of- VCR's, DVD's, $25-$700 per MICROWAVE OVEN: Kenmore. fer. (863)634-7598 item (270)617-1556 $25. 863-634-4540 Ho'Uesfl S ale 125, �Houe - Sale102 Hoses- Sle 02 SIDEWALK SALE! THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY! May 3rd, 4th & 5th Used Furniture & Appliances! Used TV's. New Scratch & Dent Furniture! Floor Samples Clearance!! New 2pc Sofa/Loveseat Sets- from $499 to $899!! Clearance-New Recliners-$299!! New 5pc dinettes $399!! Bunk beds $199!! Clearance-room size rugs, lamps, pictures Royal's Furniture 117 S. Deane Duff Clewiston, FL 33440 863-983-4121 Come Early - limited items!! MICROWAVE OVEN: Tappan, 1100 watts, with turn table, like new condition. $35. 863-763-6069 Find It taster. Sea It soon- .er In the8 cassleds NECKLACE & BRACELET- Tif- fany Toggle Hart Tag, with ift bag pouches. & boxes. 300. Firm. (772)461-8822 HAMPTON BAY CEILING FANS (2), 1 with lights, 5 blades, gold w/wood blades. $50 neg. (863)467-6548 Houses -Sale 102 ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR: POWER CHAIR, Pride Jazzy $100.863-447-3409 #1113 w/joystick. Exc. cond. Small turn radius. New $5800, Now $1600 (863)763-6907 WHEELCHAIR LIFT, Hamar AL030 Power Tote, for fold- ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR: Med- ing manual wheel chair. ics, "Cadillac of wheelchairs!" $350 (863)467-0755 Immaculate, used very little on carpet only. Paid $5000, asking only $1000.863-357-5988 HOVER ROUND SCOOTER: AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train $800:.863-675-1553 or for high paying Aviation 863-517-1569 Maintenance Career. FAA ap- proved program. Financial MOBILITY LIFT, Trustlift Ram, aid if qualified - Job place- 550 Ibs max capacity, meant assistance. CALL Avia- $3860 new, asking $1850 tion Institute of Maintenance (863)467-0755 (888)349-5387. -_ss-Sale- 1025 _Hos-Sa 12 . .. "* ,_".- . . .-.; :- .... '*, .. H S ,K , ,-:* - ^~ ,. . .:. ,.- ..' . . rcp e-t..., Emu&. '~ a*s' ^s'v**"" Raised Fl. Room, Lg. Utility storage sheds, some furniture. Custom Call 239-823-3404 VILLAS OF LUXURY TOWNHOMEi :', '.I- I , : .- , 'I-P .I : 3 BED 212 Bath l CarGarage Master Bedroom Vaulted Ceiligs Fully Equipped Kitchens Open Greatrooms Side by side Washer &Dyer Oversized Wall-hClosets in master . Ceramic Tile ialIliving & bathrooms . Upgraded Carpet inbedrooms Privategatedcommunity : Zahra Shipman Lk wil iR.7 made curtains. Located in Lakeport, Fl. Asking $72,500 "Service, Excellence, Results" Phone: 863-946-3900 498 US Hwy. 27, MNooe Haven leffrey A. Davisu .c. Ra Ematcr REALTY, INC. Itwww. evergladlesareai l tyA ne t Lot F)r Sale In Indian Hills Only 23.,500 Lakeport Road. 1) i375 Wbat A a2h3 BI lR21A, NilI on tie Cmal lnlt,-x from iloch", 112691 .:1. L.. ane ONLY $129,0.tiii N.'''A!E Wi1/4V.acie water front lot & I'i i II!- H. .] %]29,00()i l)ha �MW ', Ot Thiis 21111/213A MNl Iioi 142 (i :11, 1 1 i1 -! Port Road $140,11%)(1 MOOREUHAVEN b.tziv Lu Lc Produin P, irmyrt' New Oil Pi .....i... ,rmc & Will Street. Temantim arc 1! 1 , . ix', a imVn iv1e to ILIdis oCollct time rent. C. u I.I- o Button Timis 3 IV~213A M14. Islanid A l1.nmic'So Lc x Tt.iii0011; :1%, . .(I Ii, i.ceoiid of tow.n Partialh,l ii*iw/ 1ll wood floors mintlr tue� -A . � ' irkI.,I Av,�intie$239i,500 1,111 oil a 113 of an Acre, oilitt ta.'Idipiv.vpcm y xiii takeIinto tilet (aloomaiariche River.1i545 Ayaaka Avenue. Now Only $6/v B]uildeh'.s diai2 Newi HI L, in a wry nice, quiet a 0 neighilx oh . Both CBS H.ones are located on (;er Ct. it MOkIrc Haven Riwr :Gaidens mmlisdiei- sionic' ,11,.., I .,,.*,ili-t 1',.-' ,,I .= '. C1.'l _ h,.ittU' a~ HLIQ 3 1.11 2BA, Ck1, l..., ..1 r, ..I..... ,,I I Li...... .i % Evemytllg'YbuveDreamed0ou anmet ItdlnI id'd. . ... I. , r ]. ,n. ... . iii i. .-. spai bath, ha tovated clink~,oeied in yard, 370 Avenue 0 285.000.. dive w aamre! Call Today! Him n liI Wajicr 2235 Riverside l)r., , . atg .C...... .olTdy 71 -*il, ' 1 ' ll* iprivartdock&beautifil CLEWISTON porch, overlooking the Caloosahatdiee, S285K *3W3 Eec. Home, . Del Monte, 1+ A. $499K lb h Hoin, Hi. ill All Absolutely gorgotms *3/2.5 Ridgewood Subdivion, 4 car 'I I .'i l � i, I, .xtras. Picture pcrfct( garage, large pool, & more. $439,000 yard w your own wishing well, Ill tdot Gazebo *-4/3 CBS Custom Built Home on lake, wi Lights. 601 5ilth St. only $ 144,W90 over 3200 sq ft, $399,000 Moosi ire Hayven Yaht CJbg I Homes and "4/3 Popash Circle. Lrg pool/patio, Vacant Land available, very quiet comn- view of lake from every room. $389,000 Iunnity, Call for details. *4/2.5 CBS w/brick. Irg lot $249,900 Moore Haven River Gardens Lots Start *3/2 Crescent Ave. Hardwood Floors, huge l. $38,000 kitchen & more. $243,000 S* '3/2 CBS home w/split floor plan, fenced yards, on corner lot. $170.000 00 ft WlKg =SgI N * PM . *2/1 Home on Sagamore Ave. $130,000 *2x2 MH, Seminole Manor, carport, MONTURA dbl garage, furnished. $125,000 Availableitsall 1,25acres in tie Montura area, t 3/2 Logsided MH, fenced yard & call forfurtherdetails.Starting in the Low 40's. seawall Reduced to $119,900 S3/2 MH, Ridgdill Rd. waterfront lot, fenced. $120,000 Si *.3/3 MH w/Lrg Screened Porch. Seminole Manor. $120,000 Make Offer -.. 4/2 on Kentucky Ave. Like New Condition S.H.I.P Eligible $120,000 S4/2 MH Green St. Reduced to $69,900 MOORE HAVEN / LAKEPORT S3/2 2005 CBS Home, Moore Haven. Ready to Move In $190,000 .3/2'05 CBS Home SHIP Eligible $169,000 ^^-- WhataDel G 4Balo0A,2BtMHMi210ts! Coniifencx6\ trees&ne, rced to Sell @ 88, *2a2 Nm Hartib 55+Cammunit upgad&es& extras galore Call Tobday! $142,500 * Like New 2/2 MH w/lrg sunroom. MH Yacht Club. Reduced to $118.5K *2/1 MH-Lakeport with direct Lake "O" Access Reduced to $109,000 *:W2 MH1., firpce, completely ftced $92500 l/l Sportsmans Village. 55+ Community. Perfect Retreat $80,000 PIONEER / LADCA / FLAGHOLE * 32 Brick Hae, Oak St. +2000q ft, tkum of torapa, laiurcane sutters & nwe. $297,500 *3/2 Home, 2.68 acres, outbuilding & fenced for horses. Reduced to $295,900 *3/2 MH, 5 ac w/ Irg. oaks. pole barn & more. VERY Motivated $230,000 *32 MH 2+ acres, nced. $139,500 *3/2 CBS w/ Cath. cellinpg, fenced yard, playgroundand oe. $249,000 ACREAE, LAND & LOTS *.33 ac lotn RP ot LaBelle Redued to $59,000 *2 lots, Horseshoe Acres Only $59,000 *A Rare Find in Lakeport Communityl 3 acs. Oak filled lots. $55K per ac. *Highlands Co. 10, 28, & 80 AC parcels starting at $23.500 per ac. *.22ac MHht inCkwsik $23,000 MONTURA *1.88 AC with MH for only $105,000 *Lots available. Starting at $25,000 A2VZV Dy Ess LW . REAL ESTATE BROKER 4205X SUGARLAND HW. . .. -. :� . - . (863) 983-6663 (863) 983-9770 WY2S1T"' DY88IiEALRZ TATE.COM SVML: ANC@YUS3AMSTATB.COX AFTER "OURS: ANN DYESS LAURA SMiTH TRAVIS DYSS ANGELCA GONZALEZ (863) 983-8979 Broker Associate (863)228-2215 SE HABLA ESPANOL (863)599-1209 (863)228-0023 RESIDENTIAL 3BR,2BAw/den $299,000 3BR, 2BA with extras on 3BR, Si]ABIMB .5K 2BR, 1BA w/ fireplace lake $120,000 3BR, 1 1/2BA Reduced to $140,000 3BR, 2BA Maina DHMH $139,000 4BR, 3BA w/ pool $275K 1.25 aces $115,000 Condo Bass Capital $159K 4BR, 2BA Reduced to $325K 3BR, 2BA '05 DWMH 3BR, 1BA Comer Lot 3BR, 2BA 2 acres Flaghole $129.9K Woodlands S/D 2.28 acres $173,000 Reduced $240,000 with SWMH $170,000 3BR, 2BA Brick home 4BR, 2BA Fully Furnished VACANT LA,00 Reduced to $175,000 North-side $359,000 MH Lot in Sherwood Pre-const. Town Homes MOBILE HO Sherwood from $199,900 MOBILE HOMES $24,900 ro mA Ne9w H0 Montura 3BR/2BA DWMH Montura 1.25 acre lots 4BR, 2BA New Home 1.25 acres REDUCED to avail. Call for Listings. Reduced to $295,000 3BR, 2BA Royal Pam $98,000 Flaghole 2.41 ac $110,000 3BR,2B Rya Palm 4BR, 2BA, DWMH $134,900 Woodlands S/D 2 lots $249,000 Pioneer SWMH on 2.5 reduced to $32,500 each 3BR, 2BA 2006 Modular in acres $135,000 2.23 acres Pioneer $69,900 Montura Reduced $169,900 Poneer 4BR, 3BA DWMH Pioneer 7 lots $56,500 Montura 3BR, 2BA CBS 10 acres $325,000 Pioneer 11 lots together Home on 1.04 acres 3BR,2BASuineLn$135K $45,000 each $249,900 3BR, 2BA Sherwood $105,900 COMMERCIAL 3BR, 2BA with pool 3BR, 2BA Tower Lakes Cabinet Shop 4800 sq.fLt $289,000 $119,900 " &Apt. $200,000 Furniture I Furniture ........... I Furniture 0610 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, May 3, 2007 See otw <�tlxer listings at: www.RAWT---�IIIP�AIIFISTiVIrtf:.C<�M Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, May 3, 2007 ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, busi- ness, paralegal, computers, criminal justice. Job place- ment assistance. Financial aid and computer provided if qualified. Call (866)858-2121 www.Onli- neTidewaterTech.com. BOUNCE HOUSE / SLIDE COMBO: 15x15, Great condi- tion. $2500 (863)228-2440 or (863)675-1113 LaBelle DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS children, etc. Only one sig- nature required! *Excludes govt. fees! Call weekdays (800)462-2000, ext.600. 8am-6pm) Alta Divorce, LLC. Established 1977. TRIM A BRAKE II- Van Mark T850, 81/2'. Facia & sheet metal brake. Used very little. $350. (863)763-5373 WANTED: 10 HOMES To Show Off Our New Lifetime Exterior Paint. Call Now to see if your home qualifies. ( 8 0 0 ) 9 6 1 - 85 47 . (Lic.#CBC010111) DRUMS, Ludwig, professional, 5 piece, 5 symbols, double base pedal, steel driven. $2400 neg. (863)697-6132 ORGAN, Hammond, lots of features. You haul. $100 (863)675-1116 PIANO, Kimball, marvelous sound, excellent condition, walnut color, $875 (863)599-0774 PIANO, Spinet, Winter & Co. with bench, $400 or best of- fer. (863)467-2746 BEAGLE PUPPIES (3) Female, Tri-Color. $50 each. No pa- pers. (863)357-2891 BULLDOG/REDNOSE MIX- Mother & pups. If interested pups will be ready in 4 wks. (863)202-6816 Clewiston COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES: CKC, 2 males & 2 females, white and tan. $350 each. Call 863-447-0179 DOG HOUSE: 4x8, off ground, pressure treated, wired sides. $100.863-763-7598 FISH- 10", Algae eating Ple- costomus Great help in keep- ing your Irg. aquarium or pond clean. $25. (863)763-1997. GERM SHEPHERD PUPS- asking $300, ready to go (863)675-2781 JACK RUSSEL PUP- 7mos old, housebroken, $100 (863)763-8367 MINI DACHSHUND- Male, red, Reg, w/cage, toys and ac-, cessories, asking $600 or best offer(863)673-3076 PIT BULL PUPPIES, 3 mos old, 2 males. $175 each. (863)673-2314 RED BONE COON HOUND PUPS, UKC, Purple ribbon bred, Health cert. included. $400 each. (863)467-4149 RED NOSE PIT BULL PUP- full blooded, asking $75 (863)763-0367 or 863)801-9494 SHIH-TZU PUPS, AKC Fe- males, parents on premises. Will be ready on 4/30. $700 each. (863)228-7230 YORKIES, For Sale. 4 males. Will be ready May 5. $500. (863)467-4337 Demo Homesites Wanted Now! In selected areas! For the New Kayak Pool - The above ground pool with in- ground features. Save $ with this unique opportunity. Free Estimates/FAST INSTALLA- TION/EZ Financing. Call (866)348-7560. HOT TUB: 2003, Excalibar spa, with cover. $500. 863-673-1981 HOT TUB: Seats 5-6 people, needs heating element. $250 or best offer. 863-228-7230 COMPOUND BOW- Camo, Precision Edge series 1000C, Used $70. For more info call (863)447-9127 :* KNEEBOARD: Hydro Slide Revolution. $50. (863)675-2136 DIRECT TV-(5) receiver, $50 for all (863)801-4635 LADDER: Louisville, 28 foot, aluminum. $80. 863-467-5299 WELDER, Lincoln Electric 175, Tig Welder. Like new used only 3 hrs. Pd. $1700, Sell= $1000 863-634-9645 Earn some extra cash. Sell your used Items In the classllfeds LICENSE PLATES- Okeecho- bee Co., must be a 1957 plate w/the 57 prefix in good condition, followed by the number 57, 270, 283 or 1957. I will pay $250 for one of. the listed tags. Call Dale collect at (941)795-5701 Do-It-Yourself Ideas Shelters & Feeders These four shelters and feeders are part of a group of six that do-it-yourselfers can build to help out the local bird population. All six projects (three of each) can be built easily and inexpensively with scrap lum- ber and simple tools. The red barn measures 9 inch- es tall by 9 inches wide by about 11 inches deep. Shelters & Feeders plan (No. 684)... $10.95 Birdhouse Assortment (No. C 12) Seven other projects.... $16.95 Catalog (pictures hundreds of projects)... $2.00 Please add $4.00 s&h (except catalog-only orders) To order, circle item(s), clip & send w/ check to: Please be sure to include your name, Agriculture 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 TRACTOR LOADER 10861H for Bushhog, Poss. $4900 (239)821-3363 APPALOOSA GELDING- ask- ing $700 (863)763-0367 (863)801-9494 FINDERS FEE - $500 for lo- cating "Tiger", a gelding, black w/brown accents, small white mark on fore- head, registration # tattooed inside upper lip. Was sold in Lake Park to Okeechobee buyer in. 1987. Call 772-562-1472. QUARTER HORSE- Female, 5yrs old, greenbroke, gentle, loves children, $900 (863)763-3899 SADDLE, Good condition, brown leather, $125 (863)599-0774 BUSH HOG: 6 ft, needs some work. $100. 863-675-1816 DIESEL TRACTOR: 180 Mas- sey Ferguson. $2500. 863-634-7706 GARDEN TRACTOR: Sears, with mower deck. Old & need carb work. Many old parts. $100. 863-763-1182 MOWER: Swisher, 44", pull behind, 10.5 Briggs & Strat- ton, runs great, used 24 hrs. $500 neg. 863-675-1816 RIDING MOWER- '01, John Deere SX-85. 13 hp, 30" cut, Looks & runs great. $400. Call Joe (863)532-0188 RIDING MOWER- 18.5 hp, 42" cut. Tip-Top shape. $350. (863)697-9884 RIDING MOWER: Snapper, Rear Engine, 30" cut, $450 863-675-4882 SMOKER GRILL- on trailer, asking $2000 (863)697-6222 SNAPPER, works good, needs battery, $100. (863)677-0750 VACUUM / CHIPPER: Yard Man, 6HP, like new. $395. 561-758-4337 CLEWISTON, 3br, 2ba, 2 car gar., 2.5 ac. New '2006, AC/H. $260,000. 305-423-5334/561-719-6207 For Sale By Owner, 4BR/2BA on northside of U.S. 27, Cle- wiston, FL. Home Is 2,279 sq. ft. living area, located in great neighborhood. Brick w/stucco on outside, Ig: fenced In lot, a/c cooling & heat, irrigation well, 35'x12' screened alum. patio, alum. 2 car garage & shed in back- yard, new roof. For appt. call 863-983-5947. LaBelle 3/3 Down Town, Near Courthouse. Lg. rms, Top Area $199,500. or Annual Lease $1800 Owner. 863-675-1107 LEHIGH, 1900 sq ft. 4BR/2BA, + Den $145K. ACREAGE, 5 acres, Zoned AG. $145K Both close to 82. (239)368-7164 Z-TURN MOWER- Cub Cadet, only 9 mos old, asking $3000 (863)697-6222 Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales Every Monday-12pm & every Tuesday-11am. 763-3127 HEADSTALL, & breast collar, with Swarovski crystals & cow hyde, paid $500, asking $250 (863)697-0497 Rentals Apartments 905 Business Places 910 Commercial Property 015 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 3BR/2BA Foreclosure! $32,000! Only $254/Mol 5% down 20 years @ 8% APR. Buy 6 BR $215/Mo! for list- ings (800)366-9783 Ext 5798. AVAILABLE 6/1: 3br/2ba, 1730 sqft. All apple, garage, handicap access. Near new power plant. $1550/mo. 863-946-3333 HUD HOMES! 4BR/2BA $199/mo! Stop Renting! 5% dw, 20 yrs @ 8% APR. 5BR/3BA Foreclosure! $317/mo! For Listings (800)366-9783 Ext 5853. LABELLE: New! 3br/2ba, 2 car gar, turn, single fam home, across from Labelle HS. W/D, Basic Dish Network service in- cluded. $1450/mo. 1st, last & security. 954-775-5875 Never Rent Again! Buy, 3BR/2BA $16,000! Only $199/Mo! 2BR $15,000! 5% down 20years 8%. HUD Homes Available! For listings (800)366-9783 Ext 5796. ORTONA- Near river, Unfurn, 3br, 2ba, garage, AC, heat, All appl., canal, oaks, orange trees, Quiet! 15 mins to La Belle $950. mo, Lst/sec. (248)939-1447 inaoel932(@aol.com SPRING SPECIAL Waterfront, Clean & Quite, Okeechobee Nicest. From $750. mo. (772)215-0010 (3)1100 sq. ft. Office Spaces Available June 2007 (2 blocks from Glades General Hospital) 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 Inspection1060 Real Estate Wanted 1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 TANNING BED BUSINESS 2 Beds,1 Booth Established w/Large clientele. Inventory included, new bulbs. $13,000 or best offer. Motivat- ed Seller. (863)885-1718 A 5/BR HUDI $39,9001 Only $317/Mol Won't Last! 5% down 20 years @ 8% APR. For listings call (800)366-9783 Ext 5760. mons Island! Subdivision po- tential! CALL NOW (800)898-4409 X 1178. LOT OWNERS/SMALL BUILD- ERS-PREFAB HOMES LIQUI- DATION!! Manufacturer's Overstock: Complete GREEN-R-PANEL Dry-In Shell packages. Pre-engi- neered 4'x9' panels - 2x6 studs. Easy/Quick assembly. Flexible floorplans. (800)871-7089. SACRI- ICE!! PALM HARBOR HOMES Certi- fied Modular & Mobile Home Specialists. Call for FREE Color Brochures (800)622-2832. MOORE HAVEN Adjacent to Courthouse Will Divide Zip Code 33471, City block next to courthouse, govern- ment center, high school, 500+ ft. on US #27, Ideal for Bank, Fast Food, Law, Medical, Retail, Realtor, Insurance, etc. Call owner-Pat WANTED: Land in Lake Okee. area. To hunt on. Willing to pay annual lease. Please call (239)297-6661. Kevin Land - le 14I AUCTION 2,711+/- Acres Di- vided. Sat., May 5, 11:00 a.m. Atkinson County, GA . Here is the perfect recrea- tional property for the seri- ous hunter or serious land investor. This unique proper- ty sells divided into 3 tracts from 634+/- to 945+/- acres. 2,630 acres in Wet- land Reserve Conservation Program, extraordinary hunt- ing and fishing. There is 81 acres not in conservation program, perfect for cabin or lodge. Pay 20% down, 10% buyer's premium. Call for in- formation (800)479-1763. GAL#2034. Auction con- ducted by John Dixon & As- s o c i a t e s www.johndixon.com. NAPLES, 10 ac. Possible Commercial 830K. Vanderbilt East. Wft 300-900 ac + oth- ers. Bob (239)821-3363 Nice 2.5 acre lot, in Pioneer on Tampa Ave., already sur- veyed by the city, $80,400. (817)729-9023 delgado42000@yahoo.com So. Central FL 3 Acre Lake Access Was $179,900 NOW $79,900. Located in private gated lakefront community. Lake views. Excel Fin. Owner must sell. Call (888)320-8399 x 2008. So. Central FL 5 ACRES ONLY $99,900 Appraised at $202,000 Far reaching views, beau. Pasture, coun- try rd w/ until. Excel. fin. Own- er must sell! Call (888)320-8399 x 2011. AAH! 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Featuring gated en- trance, paved roads, clubhouse, boat launch, ma- rina, underground utilities and estate-size parcels in park like setting. No time re- quirement to start building. Excellent financing available. NEW PHASE RELEASE - THE OAKS SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2007 Call to schedule your tour (888)525-3725 X.2521 www.theoaks-gpi.com Tay- lor Hicks - our newest lot owner - will be on hand to greet appointment holders on 5/19/07. GATED 10 ACRE ESTATES - horses OK, near National & State forests. Owner financ- ing, no closing costs. $89,900. (800)352-5263 Florida Woodland Group, Inc. Lic RE Broker. JUST $195.22/month* 1 + acres with FREE Boat Slips! Nicely wooded lake access property in brand new pre- mier development on spec- tacular 160,000 acre recreational lake! Prime wa- terfronts available. Call (800)704-3154, x 1113. rice $34,900, *20% down, balance financed 30 years, 7.5% fixed, OAC. LAKE PROPERTIES Lakefront and lake view homes And parcels on pristine 34,000 acre Norris Lake in E. Ten- nessee Call Lakeside Realty (888)291-5253 Or visit www.lakesiderealty-tn.com. LIMITED TIME OFFER 100% FINANCING- NO PAYMENTS FOR 2 YEARS Gated Lake- front Community of the NC Blue Ridge Mtns. All Dockable 90 miles of Shore- line start $99,000. Call Now (800)709-LAKE. NC Gated Lakefront Commu- nity. Pleasantly mild climate 1.5 acres, 90 miles of shore- line. Never offered before with 20% pre-development discounts, 90% financing. Call (800)709-5253. NC MOUNTAINS Large 2 to 10 acre tracts in last phase of popular gated mountain community with great view, trees, waterfall & large public lake nearby, paved private access, $69,500 and up, call now (866)789-8535. North Carolina Cool Mountain Air, Views & Streams, Homes, Cabins & Acreage. FREE BROCHURE (800)642-5333. Realty Of Murphy 317 Peachtree St. Murphy, N.C. 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. North Georgia Mountain Prop- erties. For your free guide call (877)635-6461 or to see entire book, visit www.ngmrealestate- guide.com and click on front page picture. TN Lake Bargain 3+ AC- $129/ mo. FREE Boat Slips! Enjoy access to private, Jim- my Houston endorsed bass lake. Paved rds, utils, soils tested. LAKEFRONT avail. Call now (866)685-2562, X 1155 Price: $24,900, 20% down, bal fin 30 yrs, 6.75% fixed, OAC. TN Land & Lakes. VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN HORSE FARM (Bent Mountain, VA) Just off Blue Ridge Parkway - A spectacular southwest- ern adobe style home. 3br -2 1/2 baths (separate living quarters). 3900 sq.ft. 3 car garage, 10-14 foot ceilings, lots of glass allowing you to enjoy the mountain vistas in all directions. 22+/- acres, 6 stall barn / hay storage/ tack room / wash bay / double lighted riding ring. 30 min- utes to major airport. $1,395,000. Contact Woltz & Associates, Inc. Real Es- tate Brokers & Auctioneers - Roanoke, VA (800)551-3588 or woltz.com. 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PARK MODEL, COUNTRY CHARM '00, Exc. condition. $8000 (863)467-7563 after 5:30 or leave message. STUART- 1-2 br, 12'x47', 10'x27' add. 10'x20' deck. 9'x14' pool. New apple $18,000. (772)219-4164 Recreation I Boats 3005 Campers.RVs 3010 Jet Skiis 3015 Marine Accessories 3020 Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3030 Sport Vehicles.ATVs 3035 ALUMINUM BOAT, 14ft, heavy duty trailer, nice shape. $895 (863)635-3465 APACHE '93, 17', fiberglass, center console, 115hp Evin- rude outboard, tilt trailer. $2500 (863)467-4149 BOAT: 17.6 ft, center console, 115 Mariner, T-top, Trailer, Good condition. $2000. (863)228-2622 CANOE, Mohawk, 17', $125. (863)467-1530 CAT-TYPE, 24', Alum. haul, custom built, 130 hp Evinrude, designed for fishing in shallow water, $8500 (863)675-2318 GHEENOE: 15'4", new seats & trolling motor, trailer, 5hp Nissan 4 stroke outboard. $1900 neg. 863-697-9704 LIGHTSEY COMM CAT FISH BOAT 16'- orig Lightsey hull, 40hp Evinrude, drive on trir, $1350 (863)763-8367 Ivms MERCURY 150, V6 POWER- HEAD, good midsection, w/hydraulics, $250. (863)674-0375 New Canvas Room for pon- toon with rollup windows & screens, $500 or best offer. (863)357-1784 PONTOON BOAT: '89 Lowe, 18.9ft long, trolling motor, live- well, fishfinder, 50hp Johnson. $1750 firm! (863)357-6709 STRATOS BASS BOAT, '98, dual console, 19', with 175 hp Johnson mtr. $10,000. neg (863)983-7835 CAMPER, 32', good shape, aluminum roof, $1200. (863)697-1493 FOR SALE BY OWNER: Pur, chased in 2006, New in 2005. Cardinal 35 Ft. 5th Wheel. Completely loaded. Like new! Only pulled 600 mis. Paid $50,000+ will sacrifice price. Must see to appreciate. 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(863)697-0424 I Golf Carts I Thursday, May 3, 2007 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee JOHN DEERE GATOR- ATV, Pretty good shape. $2250. 863-634-4758 MINI POCKET ROCKET: All fairing, with race stand, like new. $450.863-216-9905 SUZUKI OZARK 250 '05- runs great, $1500 (863)763-8526 Automobiles Automobiles 4005 Autos Wanted 4010 Classic Cars 4015 Commercial Trucks 4020 Construction Equipment '1025 Foreign Cars 4030 Four Wheel Drive 4035 Heavy Duty Tr"ucks4040 Parts - Repairs 4045 Pickup Trucks 4050 Sport Utility 4055 Tractor Trailers 4060 Utility Trailers 4065 Vans 4070 $500 Police Impounds! Cars From $500! Tax Repos, US Marshal and IRS sales! Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Toyota's, Honda's, Chevy's, more! For listings Call (800)425-1730 x2384. BUICK 1992, Black, 2 Dr., 113K mls. $700. or best of- fer. (443)564-0494 BUICK LESABRE '98, Needs work, some body damage, runs good, new parts. $2000 (863)357-2413 / 447-6424 CADILLAC: 1987, runs. $500 or best offer. Call Shane at 863-673-8396. CAMARO Z28: '80, 350 auto, pwr windows, re-upholstered seats. Runs. Orig. Needs body & eng work. $1200 (863)634-6601 CHEVY CAMARO Z28 '83, Runs good. $575 or best of- fer. (863)673-3750 FORD MUSTANG '97, 3.8 V6, standard shift, $4000 or best offer. (863)634-7914 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS: 1995, 4.6L, V8, exc power train, a/c, new ball joints & more, $1975.863-465-8135& MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE '03- great gas mileage, auto, exc cond. low miles, 1 owner, $8900 neg (407)256-2976 OLD'S DELTA 88- '85, 72K mi., Cruise, P/W, P/L. Lock wire hub caps 5 almost. New tires $700. (863)763-6079 Police Impounds for Sale! Honda Accord 1994 $400! Nissan Sentra 1994 $200! Ford Escort 1997 $700! for listings call (800)366-9813 Ext.9271. PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE '90- 4 cyl, 4dr, auto, AC, runs great, gas saver, $1200 (772)465-0708 Ft Pierce TOYOTA CAMRY- '92, Nas is, $1000. Call for info 772-359-2923 or 863-467-5401. CHEVY PICK-UP, '55, Cadillac 500 cc engine & transmis- sion. Lots of rust. Asking $1250. (863)467-4328 BOB CAT ATTACHMENT: ATI Tree Boom Attachment. Heavy Duty. Like new. Asking $1000 (863)697-2032 Okeechobee I Golf Carts CHEVY CHEYENNE '95, 4x4, Needs clutch, otherwise, runs good. $2300. (863)675-1116 SILVERADO '03, LS3500, Ext. cab, Vortec 8100 V8, Allison 5spd. auto., loaded, low miles, $20,000 (863)675-2648 SUZUKI SAMURAI- '86, 33" TSL Boggers, 12" Mickey Thompson wheels, $3500. (239)633-7173 Ask Sam TOYOTA TACOMA- '97, Ext. cab., 4x4, V-6, 5 spd, Light damage on front. $4500. (239)633-7173 Ask for Sam ALUMINUM WHEELS- 4, for '2000 Mustang. W/ good 205/65/R15 tires. $225. (863)447-6780 CARPET- Ford factory, out of a '07 Ford F350 crew cab. Charcoal. Perfect condition. $400. (863)697-0328 ENGINE & TRANSMISSION: From 1993 Grand Am. $400. Call 863-467-5401 or 772-359-2923 FORD F150: Tailgate, chrome step, bumper with tail lights. $350 for all, will sep. 863-634-7608 JEEP BRA- black, with Jeep logo sewn in, with square headlights. $50 (863)801-4635 MUD TIRES- 4, 16", Brand new, Goodyear. $150. (863)801-4283 REESE HITCH- Complete, for '1999 Ford Expedition. 1 yr old. All parts included. $150. or best offer. (863)763-3232 RIMS: 20", chrome, Alba wheels, Needs 2 tires & cen- ter caps. $500 or best offer. (863)261-5022 RIMS (4)- 13" Knock off wire rims, $100 or best offer (863)763-8261 leave mes- sage TOOL BOX- Aluminum, for large P/U. Like new. $200. (863)357-5754 TOYOTA 4X4 PARTS- 20R Motor, 4 spd trans. & transfer case. 4x4 front end. Works good. $600. (561)644-4840 UTILITY TRUCK BED: Stahl, 8 Ft., $309I(663)634-7706 WHEELS & TIRES: For Ford Mustang, Rod Lights, 4" fronts, 8" rears, 28 x 10.5 x 15. $1200. 863-216-9905 WHEELS- 22.5" Aluminum, 2 driver & 2 rears. Aloco. Hub piloted. $650. (863)528-4444 CHEVY 2500- '94, 4x4, Ext cab. Runs, but needs work. $1000. or best offer. (863)763-3428 CHEVY S10: '86, long bed, 4 cylinder, stick. Motor bad but many new parts. $300 or best offer. 863-467-6277 CHEVY TRUCK: '86, with tool bed, has keys. $200 (863)674-0342 DODGE DAKOTA '96, Sport, V6, runs great, $3400 or trade .for boat. (863)801-9136 FORD DUALLY F350 '90, Sin- gle cab, needs battery & al- ternator. $1000 (863)697-2434 FORD F150 XL- '02, V-6, Au- to. Cold A/C, LWB, 113K mi. $4000. (239)633-7173 Ask for Sam FORD F250 '01- repossession, rough, not running, $4000 (561)996-6711 I Thursday. Mav 3. 2007 FORD F350: '00, dly, 7.3 die-' sel, auto, ac, long bed, tow pkg, Ithr, stereo. Looks & runs great! $18,600. 954-328-8627 FORD F350: DUALLY '90, Sin- gle cab, needs alternator & battery. $1500 neg. (863)763-3451 GMC FLATBED DUALLY '81- 10ft, recent carb, start- er/clutch. Run/drives good. $1000 neg (203)290-1220 SCHOOL BUS: '80, Chevy, 20 passenger, 81k mi, rebuilt engine and trans, runs great. $1895 neg. 561-758-4337 TRUCK BED RAILS- New in box. Nasta, Stainless, Fits '99-Up Chevy Silverado. 6.5' bed. $150. (863)697-0328 TRUCK TOOL BOX- alum. from Tractor Supply, for full size pickup, deep bottom, great cond $125 (863)763-4992 CHEVY BLAZER '94- Tahoe pkg, 2dr, runs good, low miles, needs minor body work $2500 (863)467-0627 GMC SUBURBAN: 1997, runs & looks good, minor interior cosmetics. $5000 or best offer. 239-825-3007 NISSAN PATHFINDER '04 - like new, loaded, 21K, $16,500, 863-467-1829 or 634-5530 Cell. Okeechobee Reading a newspaper helps you understand the world around you. No wonder newspaper readers are more suc- cessful people! SEMI-TRAILERS (2), 40ft, en- closed. $1600 for both. (863)467-5946 DUMP TRAILER '01, Goose- neck, 7x12, double axle. $2500 (863)697-2032 FLATBED TRAILER, 16ft., dual axle, brand new tires, electric brakes, with ramps. $950 or best offer. (863)634-7210 HORSE TRAILER: '91, Hart, Big stock room, 3 stall. Sad- dle/rm in back. Needs work. $1000 neg. (863)201-3492 UTILITY TRAILER: 24' x 7' 7", 2 Ft. Sides. Tandem Axel, $400 or best offer. Ask for Charlie (863)612-5676 UTILITY TRAILER: New, heavy duty, 5 x 8, with ramp. $625. (863)357-5754 DODGE CARAVAN: '99 V6, p/w, p/s, tilt, new brakes. cruise, ac, works great, nev- er hit, $2500. 863-67.5-0410 DODGE RAM CONVERSION VAN '99: Cold a/c, runs excellent, 196k.,Below blue book. $2300 (863)763-3451 Public Notices Public Notice 5005 State Public - Legal Notice 5500 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA - CIVIL ACTION NO 2007-A-0005 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: The bloolgical father of JAYDEN BARACK EVERETT, born on April 11, 2005 You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption and Motion for your Parental Rights to be Terminated has been filed in the Superior Court of Columbia County, Georgia to adopt the above captioned child. Pursuant to Oficial Code of Georgia An- notated Section 19-8-0,19-8-12, and other pertinent laws, you are advised that you will lose all parental rights to this child, and you will neither receive notice, nor be entitled to object to the adoption of a child, unless, within thir- ty (30) days of your receipt of this no- Bce, you file a Petition to Legitimate said child named in that Petition, pur- suantto O.C.C.A. 19-7-22, and you file a Notice of the Filing of the Petition to Legitimate with the Court in which the Petition for Adoption is pending, and you gine notice to the attorney for PAtitoners, WILLIAM C.DAVISON, 629 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, Georgia, 30809, telephone number (706)210-0392. WITNESS the present Honorable J. David Roper, Judge of Superior Court of Co- lumbia County, Georgia. This 28th day of MARCH 2007. Angne R Reasoner Dep. Clerk of Superior Court Columbia County, Georgia Presented By: William C. Davison Attorney for Petitioners " 629 Ronald Reagan Drive, Suite B Evans, GA30809 706)210-0392 Georgia Bar No. 213470 204591 CGS 4/19,26; 5/3,10/2007 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDY COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 06-840-CA CAMELOT HOLDINGS, Plaintiff, MICC DEVELOPMENT, LLC, et al., Defendants NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Summary Judgment in Foreclo- sure entered in this case in the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Florida, the real property described as: Lot 4, Block "L", HARLEM ADDITION TO CLEWISTON, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 79, of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. will be sold at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Hendry County Courthouse, 25 E. Hickpooch- ee Ave., LaBelle, FL in front of the of- fice of the Hendry County Clerk of Courts on May 23,2007 at 11:00 a.m. DATE: April 20, 2007 BARBARA S. BUTLER Clerk of the Court By:/S/Hammond Deputy Clerk If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entted, at no cost to you, to the provi- sion of certain assistance: Please con- tact the Court Administrator (239) 335-2231, within two (2) work- ing days of your receipt of this Notice of Hearing; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service (800) 955-8770. 208045 CGS 5/3,10/07 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File #2007-0568-CP Division: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF PEARL E. SMITH DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS (SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ES- TATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been en- tered inthe estate of Pearl E. Smith, deceased, Rioe Number 2007-058-CP, by the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO. Box 1760, LaBelle, FL 33975; that the decedents date of death was August 25,2006; that the total value of the estate is $26,500 and that the names and address of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Sandra Hilton 10078 Berryessa Drive Stockton,CA 95219 Harold Patrick Smith 29 Fern Avenue Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 3GL England Lorna Adams (aka Lorna Smith) 15 Palace Gardens Royston, Hertfordshire SG 6 5 AD, England Horace Smith 38 Barry Drive Westbury, New York 11590 Paul Smith 2814 Jackson Street Hollywood, Florida 33020 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTI- FIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or de- mands against the estate at the dece- dent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made In the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER AP- PLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- TERTHE DEDEENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is May 3, 2007. Person Giving Notice Sandra Hilton 10078 Berryessa Drive Stockton, CA 95219 Attorney for Person Giving Notice: Long H Duong Florida Bar No,. 11857 Long H. Duong, PA. 11 N.W. 33rd Court Gainesville, Florida 32607 Telephone: (352)371-2670 207723 CGS 5/3,10/2007 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.2007-047-CP Division: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF MARK E. BOUGHNER, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Mark E. Boughner, deceased, whose date of death was February 12, 2007 and whose Social Security Number is .293-48-9243, is pending in the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Florida, Pro- bate Division, the address of which is Ms. Barbara S. Butler, PO Box 1760, LaBelle, FL 33935. The names and ad- dresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attor- nay are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or de- mands against decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC- TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PRO- BATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FLED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is April 26, 2007. Personal Representative: Susann Crawford 1327 Keuka Avenue North Fort Myers, FL 33917 Attorney for Personal Representative: Leigh M. Fisher, Attorney Florida Bar No.224227 RO. Drawer 101465 Cape Coral, FL 33910 Telephone: 239-549-3933 205849 CGS 4/26;5/3/07 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 2007-064-CP IN RE: ESTATE OF LUCILE MARGARET REYNOLDS Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Admlnistfition) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ES- TATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been en- tered in the estate of Luaie Margaret Reynolds, deceased, File Number 2007-064-CP by the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Divi- sion, the address of which is PO, Box 1760, La Belle, FL 33975; that the de- cedents date of death was February 3, 2007; that the total value of the estate is $4,850.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Richard TReynolds, Sr. PO. Box 1179 LaBelle, FL 33975 ALL INTERESTED PERSON ARE NOTI- FIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the dece- dent and persons having claims or de- mands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made In the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLI- CABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice isApril26,2007 Richard T Reynolds, St. Petitioner Ralph Elver Florida Bar No: 215848 Pavese Law Firm' Attorneys for Petitioner PO. Drawer 2280 LaBelle, FL 33975 Telephone NO: (863)675-5800 Fax No: (863)675-4998 206434 CGS 4/26/07 & 5/3/07 READING A NEWSPAPER HELPS YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY i , Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDY COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 06-841-CA CAMELOT HOLDINGS, Plaintiff, MICC GROUP INC., et a., Defendants NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN is hereby giv- en that pursuant to a Summary Judg- ment in Foreclosure entered in this case in the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Florida, the real property de- scribed as: Parcel #1 Lot 3, Block 9, HARLEM ADDITION NO. 5, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 48 and 49, of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Parcel #2 Lot 9, Block 9, HARLEM ADDITION NO. 5, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 48 and 49 of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Parcel #3 Lot 4, Block 5D, SOUTH RIDGE SUBDI- VISION, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, Pages 98 and 99, of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. will be sold at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Hendry County Courthouse, in front of the of- fice of the Clerk of Courts at 25 E. Hickpoochee Ave., LaBelle, FL at 11:00 a.m. on May 23, 2007. DATE: April 20,2007 BARBARA S.BUTLER Clerk of the Court By:/S/Hammond Deputy Clerk If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation In order to participate In this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provi- sion of certain assistance. Please con- tact the Court Administrator (239) 335-2231, within two (2) work- ing days of your receipt of this Notice of Hearing; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service (800) 955-8770. 208041 CGS 5/3.10/07 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDY COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 06-842-CA CAMELOT HOLDINGS, Plaintiff, v. MICC GROUP, INC., etal., Defendants NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN is hereby giv- en that pursuant to a Summary Judg- ment in Foreclosure entered in this case in the Circuit Court of Hendry -u',,r, Florida, the real property de- The West 75 feet of the East 675 feet of the following: Commencing at the 1/4 comer 1332.50 feet East of the SW comer of Section 8, Township 43, South, Range 29 East, Hendry County, Florida, thence N 01�19'00' W along the 1/4 - 1/4 line a distance of 1244.77 feet; thence S 89'49'W a distance of 150 feetlto the point of beginning; thence continue S 89*49'W a distance of 1154.30 feet; thence N 1�09'38" W a distance of 113.06 feet to the South right of wa of Edison Avenue thence N 8949' E along said South right of way line a distance of 1154.04 feet; thence S 0119'00" E a distance of 113.06 feet to the point of beginning. will be sold at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Hendry County Courthouse, 2nd Floor in front of the Clerk of Courts Office, Adminis- tration Bldg. on May 23, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. DATE: April 20,2007 BARBARA S. BUTLER Clerk of the Court By:/S/Hammond Deputy Clerk If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provi- sion of certain assistance. Please con- tact the Court Administrator (239) 335-2231, within two (2) work- ing days of your receipt of this Notice of Hearing; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TOO (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service (800) 955-8770, 208043 CGS 5/3,10/07 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Case No. 2003-103-CA GKC NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, f/k/a FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- TION, ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CA- PACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR EOCC HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1998-3. Plaintiff vs. ROBERT A. CORBETT and NELLIE MAE CORBETT, Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclo- sure Including Award of Attorney's Fees and Costs dated October 4, 2006, entered in Case No. 2003-103- Ca GKC of the Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for Hendry County, Florida wherein US BANK NA- TIONAL ASSOCIATION, f/k/a FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ACT- ING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR EQCC HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1998-3 is the Plaintiff and ROBERT A. CORBETT and NELLIE MAE CORBETT, his wife, JOHN DOE and JANE DOES is/are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the second floor hallway, in front of the main Clerk's Office, Hendry County Courts Building, La- belle, Florida, at 11:00 o'clock A.M., on Wednesday the 16th day of May, 2007, the following described proper- ty, as set for th In said Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure Including Award of Attorney's Fees and Costs, to-wit: Lot 6, in Bock 4D, of SOUTHRIDGE SUB- DIVISION, according to the Plat there- aof, as recorded in Plat Book 4, at Page 98 a and 9, of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. DATED this 19th day of April, 2007 BARBARA BUTLER, Clerk By:/S/Hammond Deputy Clerk ERIC M. MYERS, ESQUIRE ADORNO &YOSS LLP 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Suite 400 Miami, Florida 33134 (305)460-1100 In accordance with the Americans with DisOabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodating to participate In this proceeding should contact the Senior Deputy Court Administrator whose office Is located at the Lee County Justice Center, Rm 3112, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Flori- da 33901, telephone number (013) 335-2290; 1-800-055-8771 ITDO), ar 1 (80) 955-0770 (V), via Florida Relay Service, not later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH- IN 80 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. 208497 CGS 5/3,10/2007 NOTICE AUCTION on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at 1233 N.W. Avenue L, Belle Glade, Florida Property of Cynthia Lailder: TV wall unit, baby clothes, table w/chairs, refrigerator, stereo speaker, small air conditioner, clothes & misc. items Property of Mary Soils: 2 small TV's, suit cases, stuff animals, household items & misc. items. Property of Labron Fuller: Stereo system, lamp, basket of clothes, baby walker, helium tank & misc. items. 206695 CGS 4/26;5/3/07 Buying a car? Look In the classilleds. Selling a cap? Look In the classi- Rleds. Love the earth Recycle your used Items by sell- ing them In the classl- fleds. I IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 07CA09 AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC., Plaintiff VS. ROBERT G. TUCKER, et al., Defendants. NOTG OF ACTION TO:ROBERTOG.TUCKER Last Known Address) 0 Friendship Drive NE Moore Haven, FL 33471 (Current Residence Unknown) (Additional known mailing address) 260 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34947 (Current Residence Unknown) if living, and ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES, including, if a named Defendant is de- ceased, the personal representatives, the surviving spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other par- ties claiming, by, through, under or against that Defendant, and all clai- mants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described Defen- dants. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the follow- ing described property: LOT 40, SON RISE LAKE SUBDIVI- SION, PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, AT PAGE 111 AND 112, OF PUBLIC RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been flied against you and you are required to serve a copy of your writ- ten defenses, if any, to It, on Kenneth L. Salomone, ESQ., Esquire, 1701 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 302, Deerfleld Beach, FL 33442, Attorney for Plaintiff, on or before April 20, 2007, a date which Is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the GLADES COUNTY DEMO- CRAT and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or Immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief de- manded in the complaint. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Courtthis 16th day of March, 2007. As Clerk of the Court By:/S' Jennifer Bevis As Deputy Clerk 206280 CGS 4/26;5/3/07 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS S CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CER- TIFICATES, SERIES 2006-11, Plaintiff vs. Case No. 2007-131-CA MARTHA E. PINO, et al, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF ACTION TO: MARTHA E. PINO LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 14875 NW 77th Avenue CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUS- ES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in HENDRYCounty, Florida: THE NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4; AND THE W 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4, SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 32 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA. TRACTS 3863-3864 &83865 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your writ- ten defenses within 30 days after the first publication, if any, on Echevarria, Codilis & Stawiarski, Plaintiff's attor- ney, whose address is 9119 Corporate Lake Drive, Sri urnl,, iiT., , ul,',t 33634,. and lii, in - ,.:,I.o ,iil ., , ii,, Court either : :l,,: .r...-: ' i'.l tiff's attorney or immedlateltthereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition. This notice shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the Clewiston News. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this 16th day of April, 2007. Barbara S. Butler Clerk of the Court By:/S/R.DeLatCruz As Deputy Clerk 207134 CN 5/3,10/07 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff vs. Case No. 2007-215-CA THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, EDLEY A. BAILEY, DECEASED, et al, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF ACTION TO: The unknown heirs, devisees, grant- ees, assignees, lenors, creditors, trus- tees, or other claimants claiming by, through, under, or against, Edley A. Bailey, Deceased LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN The Unknown heirs, devisees, grantees,g assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees or other claimants claiming by, through, under, or against, Evangeline A. Bailey, Deceased LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN Any and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under, andagainst athe herein named Individual defendants) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said unknown parties may claim an in- terest as spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, or other claimants. LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action te foreclose a mortgage on the following property In HENDRY County, Florida: LOT 11, BLOCK 2153, OF PORT LA- BELLE UNIT 4, A SUBDIVISION AC- CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 86, OF THE PUB- LIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your writ- ten defenses within 30 days after the first publication, if any, on Echevarrla, Codilis & Stawiarski, Plaintiff's attor- ney, whose address is 9119 Corporate Lake Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, Florida 33634, and file the original with this Court either before service on Plain- tiffs attorney or Immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition. This notice shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the Clewiaton News. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this 16th day of April, 2007. Barbara S. Butler Clerk of the Court By:/S/R. DeLa Cruz As Deputy Clerk 207107 CN 5/3,10/07 MEETING NOTICE of the Southwest Florida Workorce Development Board Region 24 Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Time: 3:30 p.m. Place: Career and Service Centers of Southwest Florida 4150 Ford Street Extension Fort Myers, Florida Information: Benita Richards Administrative Services Manager 207 -M 7Ext 15240 Your next Job could be In today's classllfeds. Did vou look for It? I Public Noic 'I Pb ic No ice NOTICE OF MEETING The Barron Water Control District Board of Supervisors will meet at 10:00 AM � -ri -:, u.,, 10 O7 , the of- ,:, . 1,r [r , i 4y, : ) 1 , . ,:,d Ter- n , 1...' I , .. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct routine business which may require Board action. This meeting is open to the public. Mark Colbert, Chairman 207452 CB/CGS 5/3/07 NOTICE OF MEETING The Barron Water Control District Board of Supervisors will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING and meeting at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 25, 2007, at the office of the District, 3293 Dellwood Terrace, Port LaBelle. The purpose of the public hearing and meeting will be to adopt a final opera- tion budget for fiscal year 10/1/07 - 0/30/08, levy a per acre maintenance tax for 2007, a capital projects tax for 2007 for lands within the Port LaBelle Agricutural Project and conduct other business requiring action by the Board. This meeting is open to the public. Mark Colbert, Chairman 207457 CB/CGS 5/3,10/07 NOTICE OF SALE TO: MITCH AUTREY 322A Bond Street Clewiston, FL 33440 You are hereby notified that the property stored by you with Randy Coyle & Rena BlIssett, located at 1801 Red Road, Clewiston, FL 33440. The items are believed to be household and mis- cellaneous items and will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the above address on May 4th, 2007 at 11:00 A.M., along with advertising costs. We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids. 206739 CGS 4/26;5/3/07 NOTICE OF WORKSHOP The governing Board of the Port LaBelle Community Development District has scheduled a Government in the Sun- shine workshop for Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at 6:00 PM at the District of- fice located at 3293 Dellwood Terrace, Port LaBelle. The public is invited to attend this meet- ing. William L. Dunbar Chairman 207442 CB/CGS 5/3/07 NOTICE TO PUBLIC The Hendry County Hospital Finance Committee will conduct their monthly business meeting on Tuesday, May 8th at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Dallas Townsend Exten- sion Office, 1085 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle, Florida. 207346 CGS 5/3/07 NOTICE TO PUBLIC The Hendry County Hospital Authority Board of Directors will conduct their monthly business meeting on Tues- day, May 8th at 2:00 p.m. in the Con- ference Room at the Dallas Townsend Extension Office, 1085 Pratt Blvd., La- Belle, Florida. 207348 CGS 5/3/07 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY gives Notice of Foreclo- sure of Lien and intent to sell these ve- hicles on 05/18/2007, 10:00 am at 74. S. INDUSTRIAL LOOP LABELLE, FL 33935, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids: 1996 Toyota 1NXBBO2E8TZ416267 208209 CGS 5/3/07 Do-It-Yourself Ideas Porch Swing Lazy days and warm evenings are ideal for enjoy- ing one of life's simplest pleasures: swinging. This easy-to-build hanging swing can be hung from the ceiling of a porch, patio or carport or from a tree or homemade frame. It measures 40 inches long by 24 inches high by 24 inches deep. Porch Swing plan (No. 288)... $9.95 Gliders & Swings Package 4 plans incl. 288 (No. Cll 19)... $25.95 Catalog (pictures hundreds of projects)... $2.00 Please add $4.00 s&h (except catalog-only orders) To order, circle itemss, clip and send with check to: U-Bild, 15241 Stagg St., Van Nuys, CA 91405. 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 -Iuicic P-liNti NOTICE SEMINOLE TRIBAL ELECTION MAY 14, 2007 In accordance with the Consuttution and Bylaws of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Corporate Charter and Bylaws of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc., a General Election is call for the following offices on Monday, May 14, 2007. Candidates who have qualified for each office are listed. SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA TRIBAL COUNCIL EAST SHORE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2007 NOTICEISEREBY GiVEN, that in accordance with the1jrorvioios of the Laws of onda, me oar o supervisors of East Shore Water Coirrol Listoct, a drainage district organized and existing under the Laws of Florda, lad racing lds within Palm Beach County, has caused to be prepared a Budget showing the requirements of the District for maintenance, operation and administation during the year begin- ning on the first day of October, 2007, and ending on the thirtieth day of September, 2008. Said Budget, among other things, shows the amount of Maintenance As- sessments per acre necessary to be levied upon the lands within said District for the year 2007. ofe aid i n n e d ay e ex ed at the off.of Sectary ofrthe u srect aIeie Gle, FonDe. Tne Boaro euperisos or ast Snore Water Control District will meet at 9:45 A.M., Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the office of the Secretary of the District in Belle Glade, Florida, for the purposes of hearing ob- jections and complaints with respect to the said Budget and for the purpose of transacting such other business as may properly come before said meeting. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF EAST SHORE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT BY: /s/ Gene Dodgen 2018 e4' 3/07 PAHOKEE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FORTHE YEAR 2007 NOTIC S.HEREBYGIVEN that i cordae wit the rouviions of the Laws.of Flooda, te Boar of Saupervisors OT anoKoee Water Connrol isrect, a drainage dis- trict organized and existing under the Laws of Florida, and embracing lands within Palm Beach County, has caused to be prepared a Budget showing the requirements of the District for maintenance, operation and administration during the year begin- ning on the first day of October, 2007, and ending on the thirtieth day of September, 2008. Said Budget, among other things, shows the amount of Maintenance As- sessment per acre necessary to be levied upon the lands within said District for the year 2007. DThe 0 Bdei, no n fSu and m be,. examined at the office.othee.Secrentry of the s ct T Belle di lan e, -und e r e oard uperv sors o a o e w ater Control Distrct has been scheduled to meet at 9:15 o'clock AM., Wednesday May 16,2007, at the office of the Secretary of the District In Belle Glade, Florida, for the purposes of hearing ohections and complaints with respect to the Bodget and for the purpose of transacting such other business as may properly come before said meeting. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF PAHOKEE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT Florida, the Board of Supervisors of South Florida Conservancy District, a drainage district organized and existing under the Laws of Florida, and embracing lands within Palm Beach County and Hendry County, has caused to be prepared a Budget show- ing the requirements of the District for maintenance, operation and administration during the year beginning on the first day of October, 2007, and ending on the thirt- eth day of September, 2008. Said Budget, among other things, shows the amount of Maintenance Assessments per acre necessary to be leied upon the lands within saiASSESSMENTSd District orthe year 2007. TeCE IS HEREBY GIVEN, tofiin accordabexainc e wdi t the provisions of the Laws o ofda, theustc B loard of Supervisors of South Florida Consanpervcy District, a droinaglon Conservancy District will mundert at 11:1ws o'clock A.M., Weandneday, May 16,2007, at the office of the Secretry of the District in Belle Glade, Florida, for the purposes of hearing objections and complaints with respect to the said Budoet and for the pir- pose of transacting such other business as may properly come before said meeting. BY ORDEROF THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2007 NOTICE IS HEREBY filVEN, that In accordance ithe roylsins ofthe Lawstof Flonda, the Board of Supervisors of Sout Sore rainage District, a drainage dis- tict organized and existing under the Laws of Florida, and embracing lands withi2007, at Palm Beach County, has caused to be prepared a Budget showing the requirements ning on the first day of Octobor, 2007, and ending on the thirtieth day of September, oessmeots par acre necessary to he lesed upon the lands within said Dintct far the year 2007. Draingae Diotrict will mont at10:45 AM., Wednesday, May 16, 2007, of the office e officeof the Secretary of the District in Belle Glade, Florida, for the purposes of heano- ng objections and complaints with respect to the said Budget and for the purpose of transacting such other b business as may properly come before said meeting. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SOUTH SHORE DRAINAGE DISTRICT BY: /I/ Bazil K. Anderson 201812UG 5/3/07 .ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2007 NOTICE ISBHEREBY GIVEN, that in accords ce armih the oprionas of the Laws of Floa, the oaeT r Td of Supervisors of Clowinonr agu t on, Drainag is ra age dis- organized and existing under the Laws of Florida, and embracing lands w within Hendc Peryh County, has caused to be prepared a Budget showing the requirements of the of the D district for maintenance, operation and administration du ring the year beginng on on the first day of October, 2007, and ending on the thirtieth d ay of September, 2008. Said Bu dget, a among other th ings, shows the amount of M tenance Assessment sm tspe r acre ne cessary to be levied upon the lands within said District for the year 2007 BYORDear 2007.OF The sa d Budget Is now on file and may be examined at the office o. the pcretary ofBY e istn ctw t B lie G an, FloriDa. oe oard o upervisors o 0 ore DrainaDistrict will meet at 10:45 A.M.ANA, EMENT DISTRIC May 16, 2007, at the office of the reby gienth District in B elle Glade, o , orida the purpo tesses of hea ing ob- applications and complaints with been respect to thed fr proj Budget an for the purpose ofunty: P Properansacting such other business as may property come before said meeting. BY ORDER OFTHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SOUTH SHORE DRAINAGE DISTRICT BY:/s/ Bazil K. Anderson CLEWISTON DRAINAGE DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FO THE YEAR 2007 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that In accordance with the ,rovid sons of the Laws ofw FlSpridangs, the Board of Supervisors of Clewiction 07030-Drainage5 fort, an Endrainanmendistrict- source Ped and existing for 10und.02 acreLaws of residential lands. embracing lan water will be discharged Dis the Craford maintenal and Bob Paul Canal and the ministraproject s located in Sections 1the first,20,24,2 ,30, ownohip4o South7 , Ranges 2 thir,2 i East. fptm r 19,20,24,29,30, Township 43 South, Ranges 28,29 East. HOLLYWOOD REPRESENTATIVES: 1. Elton Cat Baxley 2. Max B. Osceola, Jr. 3. Leoma Motlow Poore 4. Gordon 0. Wareham BRIGHTON REPRESENTATIVES: 1. Sandy Billie, Jr. 2. Andrew Bowers, Jr. 3. Matthew J. Gopher 4. John Wayne Huff, Sr. 5. Roger Smith SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA. INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT: HOLLYWOOD REPRESENTATIVE: 1. Richard Bowers 1. David D. DeHass 2. Jason Don Billie 2. Marcellus Osceola, Sr. 3. Amy Johns 3. Gloria Wilson 4. Tony Sanchez, Jr. 5. Todd Kevin Osceola BIG CYPRESS REPRESENTATIVE: BRIGHTON REPRESENTATIVE: 1. Paul Bowers, Sr. 1. Willie Johns 2. Cicero Osceola 2. Johnnie Jones, Sr. 3. Theresa Nunez 4. Jack Smith, Jr. Those members voting "ABSENTEE" will be furnished upon request In writing. If voting by mail, please request an absentee ballot at once to allow enough time for ballots to be mailed to you and be returned to the Secretary's office, 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywood, Florida 33024 on or before May 14, 2007. Mark your ballots at once and return them so they can be Included In the count forthis election. All eligible voters are requested to cast their ballots at established polling places on the three (3) reservations or by absentee ballots. VOTING LOCATIONS: HOLLYWOOD RESERVATION: Executive Office Auditorium, Hollywood, Florida BIG CYPRESS RESERVATION: Senior Center BIg Cypress, Florida BRIGHTON RESERVATION: Education building, Brighton, Florida Polls will be open 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eligible members and shareholders are urged to exercise their right to vote in this election. 4/23/07 Priscilla Sayen Secretary C(omcast. Comcast announces the following changes to the channel lineup effective June 1, 2007 for customers in the communities of Belle Glade / Pahokee, Clewiston, Okee- chobee, and each of its surrounding areas: ESPN U, Digital Basic channel 132, will no longer be carried. GENERAL INFORMATION: After a notice of a re-tiering of a video service or a rate Increase, within 30 days of the actual change, you may adjust your level of service without incurring additional one-time charges for changing services. Otherwise, changes in the services you re- ceive at your request may be subject to the upgrade or downgrade charge listed on the annual rate card. Prices are exclusive of applicable franchise fees and related costs, FCC user fees and taxes. For customers with commercial accounts or bulk rate arrangements, some product, pricing and other information may not apply. Upon proper notice, all pricing, programming, channel locations and packaging are subject to change. Services subject to Comcasts standard terms and conditions of service. Certain franchise areements may define standard installation differently. In such instances, the franchise agreement controls. Depending on levels of service or programming taken, additional equipment and installation charges may apply. For example, certain services am available separately or as part of other levels of service and may require a converter or other equipment to receive the service. Basic Service must be purchased in order to subscribe to any other optional video service or tier of video services. Not all services are available in all areas. If you have any questions or concems, please callus at 1-800-COMCAST. 208466 CGS 5/3/07 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE CITY ELECTIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Clewiston City Commission will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on May 21,2007, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as practical thereaf- ter, in the City Hall Commission Chambers, 115 West Ventrua Avenue, Clewiston, Florida. During the Public Hearing, the City Commission proposes to enact final passage of the ordinance which is set forth as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2007-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE CITY COMMISSIONERS ELECTIONS, AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 7 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The purpose of this Ordinance is to to change the election date for City Commis- sioners from September of odd numbered years to November of even numbered years to coincide with County election dates. A copy of the proposed ordinance Is available in the City Managers Office, City Hall, 115 Venture Avenue, Clewiston, Florida, for the Inspection of any interested parties and interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance., f any person decides to. appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting for public hearing, such person may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and any evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Wendell Johnson City Manager 207763C 5/3/07 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE CHANGE OF ZONING REGULATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Clewiston City Commission will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on May 21,2007, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as practical thereaf- ter, in the City Hall Commission Chambers, 115 West Ventrua Avenue, Clewiston, Florida. During the Public Hearing, the City Commission proposes to enact final passage of the ordinance which is set forth as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2007-04 AN ORDINANCEEOF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA RELATING TO ZONING REGULATIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER110, ENTITLED'SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS' OFTHE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR ENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 110-439, ENTITLED NUDITY IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENACTMENT OF NEW SECTION 110-440, ENTITLED AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT CENTERS/GAME ROOMS RESTRICTIONS; LAND USE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available in the City Managers Office, City Hall, 115 Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida, for the Inspection of any interested parties and interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with re- spect to any matter considered at this meeting for public hearing, such person may need to Insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record in- cludes the testimony and any evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Wendell Johnson City Manager 207775 C 5/3/07 EAST BEACH WATER CONTROL DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2007 FNOnTd6 P% HEfElYGIVEN, that ipcqdane.th tegroyions of the Laws of Flondaeoar oSupervisors o ea r oro isct, a waer con- trol district, organized and existing under the Laws of Florida, and embracing lands within Palm Beach County, has caused to be prepared a Budget showing the re- quirements of the District for maintenance, operations and administration during the year beginning on the first day of October, 2007, and ending on the thirtieth day of September, 2008. Said Budget, among other things, shows the amount of Mainte- nance Assessments per acre necessary to be levied upon the lands within said Dis- trict for the year 2007. .fe s.id Budoe i. now en file.and may he enami(ed at the offigeof.the Secneary Control District will meet at 1:15 o'clock RM., Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the of- fice of the Secretary of the District in Belle Glade, RFlorida, for the purpose of hearing objections and complaints with respect to the said Budget, and for the purpose of transacting such other business as may properly come before said meeting. BY ORDER OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF EAST BEACH WATER CONTROL DISTRICT BY: ./sI oer Hatton Presindt 201811CGS 5/3/07 PELICAN LAKE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2007 NOTICE IS HEREBY.WiVEN, that in acordaoc n to the provisionss of the Laws of Flonda, the Boar or Supervasors o pelican aKe water control Distct, a osrafge district organized and existing under the Laws of Florida, and embracing lands within Palm Beach County, has caused to be prepared a Budget showing the requirements of the District for maintenance, operation and administration during the year begin- ing on re first day tof October, 2007, and ending on the thirtieth day of September, 2008. Said Budget, among other things, shows the amount of Maintenance As- ;essments per acre necessary to be levied upon the lands within said District for the year 2007. oTe ci Bdg is on e rd e Indatthe off othe S ece ter Control Oistrict will meet at 10:15 A.M., Wednesday, May 16,2007, at the office of the Secretary of the District in Belle Glade, Florida, for the purposes of hearing ob- jections and complaints with respect to the said Budget and for the purpose of transacting such other business as may propedy come before said meeting. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF I PELICAN LAKE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT BY: /s/ Paul Allen 201ot6 91/3/07 Oft-- The most important 20 minutes of your day is the time spent reading with your child from birth to age nine. CHAIRMAN: 1. Mitchell Cypress 2. Moses B. Osceola BIG CYPRESS REPRESENTATIVE: 1. David R. Cypress 2. Daniel Jumper 3. Manuel (Mondo) Tiger CREW gala fundraiser tells of success Submitted photo/Glenda Wilson From left to right are HRMC nurse managers, Morgan Bailey, Sharon Murphy, Lynn Lazere, Linda Surber and Mary Roberts. HRMC to celebrate National Nurses Week By Glenda Wilson HRMC National Nurses Week is cele- brated annually from May 6, (also known as National Nurses Day) through May 12, (the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing). During this week long event, nurses are rec- ognized from coast to coast for the work they perform and the role they play in the delivery of healthcare. According to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), RNs top the list of the 10 occupations with the largest pro- jected job growth in the next five years. Although RNs have listed among the top ten growth occupa- tions in the past, this is the first time in recent history that RNs have ranked first. These projections are widely used in career guidance, in planning education and training programs and in studying long- range employment trends. Accord- ing to the BLS report, more than 2.9 million RNs will be employed in the year 2012, up 623,000 from the nearly 2.3 million RNs employed in 2002. However, the total job open- ings, which include both job growth and the net replacement of nurses, will be more than 1.1 mil- lion. This growth, coupled with current trends of nurses retiring or leaving the profession and fewer new nurses, could lead to a short- age of more than one million nurs- es by the end of this decade. (Dur- ing Career Day at Clewiston High School, David McClusky, from Hendry Regional Medical Center, encouraged students to seek careers in healthcare related fields.) Hendry Regional Medical Cen- ter and its associated clinics staff a total of 64 nursing related person- nel, which consist of Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Cer- tified Registered Nurse Anes- thetists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants. HRMC will host a reception in honor of its nursing staff on Wednesday, May 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the hospital con- ference room. National Nurses Week is a great time for the for people in the com- munity to celebrate the spirit of nursing and other health profes- sionals - Join Hendry Regional Medical Center in thanking those individuals who work very hard to administer healthcare. with kind- ness and compassion, educate patients and the public about vari- ous medical conditions, and pro- vide advice and emotional support to patients' family members. Hendry Regional has brick sale fundraiser By Glenda Wilson HRMC CLEWISTON - The Hendry Regional Medical Center Foun- dation is in the process of a com- memorative brick fundraiser. Now you, a family member or a friend can be remembered in a lasting and tangible way for the vital role you will play in mod- ern, patient-centered healthcare. In 2008, HRMC will break ground on a new Emergency Room, Laboratory and Surgery Suite, to be located south of the existing hospital and connected by an enclosed corridor. Your brick memorial will play a prominent role in the beauty and character of the project. One day soon, visitors will be able to see the community's generosity and financial support of Hendry Regional Medical Center. Join the Foundation in "Build- ing a Pathway to Modern Health- care - One Brick at a Time." Your contribution will provide a visi- ble and meaningful way to honor friends and loved ones. A 4" x 8" brick inscription is $100 per brick (3 engraved lines). An 8" x 8" brick inscription is $150 per brick (6 engraved lines). You may contact Glenda Wil- son at (863) 983-2735 or visit the HRMC Foundation (old Cham- ber Building) at 544 West Sugar- land Highway, Clewiston, Flori- da 33440 to receive an enrollment form. CLEWISTON - The CREW plans fundraiser was a success and also recove a change for CREW to recognize and trc all those individuals, families and agencies that have helped us along the way. Awards of appreci- ation were given to all those who G helped CREW in meeting the needs of the community. Rev- erend John Hicks and Vice Presi- dent of CREW David McClusky c presented the awards and told the story of how CREW grew from a BE request made by the City of Clewiston to the Clewiston Minis- ........ trial Association. Friend and for- mer Radio DJ and Chairman of . Chamber of Commerce, Sean Moore, helped emcee the night. Two of the families helped by CREW attended and spoke of how much CREW's help aided them to get their lives back I together. CREW also presented their first rebuild for one of these fami- lies and gave the family their offi- cial Certificate of Occupancy as a surprise. During the event, CREW shared stories about the families they have been able to help - over 300 - and how many more Hurri- cane Wilma families are still left to help - still over 300. They also shared their hopes that no future storms will wreak havoc on our two counties and spoke of their MOBILE HOMES Quality Homes at Discounted Prices! , Homes From the Low $50's. Turn Key Packages Available. Family Owned Since 1981. ' JACOBSEN Lenn ' HOMES ScotBilt Tow iloiflisT HOMES. INC. Clewiston 1312W.Sugaiand Hwy. 863-983-8106 LaBelle 231W. 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Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. 57,900 square feet dedicated to keeping you on yours. Celebrating National Hospital Week May 6 - May 12 We never stop seeking ways to improve the quality of the healthcare we provide. We talk, we listen, we ask and we learn. Every doctor, nurse, administrator, manager, technician, staff member and volunteer share a passion for making Hendry Regional Medical Center the best it can be. Join us as we celebrate National Hospital Week by paying tribute to all those who work so hard to make better healthcare a reality. HENDRY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER "Where It'sAITAbout Getting Better" 524 West Sagamore Avenue * Clewiston, Florida 33440 www.Hendryregional.org * 863-983-9 121 ---------- = ------------- Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, May 3, 2007 |