DEP Probes Diesel Spill

Vol. 85, No. 27 Thursday, August 8, 2013 50¢ Plus tax Woman accused of having sex with teen ...Page 18 DEP probes diesel spill By Eric Kopp Special to the Glades County Democrat MOORE HAVEN -- Two state agencies have taken the lead and are in the process of investigating and cleaning up a diesel spill that has spread from a Moore Haven canal into the Caloosahatchee River this week. According to a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) report, the spill was reported Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 8:25 a.m. The spill apparently originated in a canal on Indian Mound Road. Boat fi re “We responded, assessed the situation and ... Page 8 hired a contractor to handle the clean up,” DEP Special to the Glades County Democrat/Laura Mathis Glades at a See SPILL — Page 18 Glance ...Page 3 Youth Alive! First Baptist Baptist Church in Moore Ha- ven was the location for the Youth Alive! Glades County Lehigh Acres man lock in last weekend. The event attracted approximately 60 young people from Moore dies in car crash Haven, Clewiston and Naples. Above, spe- Tax Assessment ...Page 18 cial musical guests ‘Confi dence Beyond Chaos’ Aaron Mercer and William Mercer of Moore Haven and Brandon Walker of Roll approved Crossword Puzzle Clewiston performed for appreciative fans. ...Page 5 At right, Emry Denson and Jesse Espinosa Special to the Glades competed in a “circle run” game. County Democrat Lorie Ward, Glades County Property Appraiser certifi ed the Preliminary Tax Assessment Roll to the Department of Revenue See Page 3 for information on and all Taxing Authorities how to contact the newspaper. on June 26. Find us online at State Statute mandates the tax roll certifi cation Florida.newszap.com occur on July 1 of each Lorie Ward year. On July 17, 2013 the Department of Revenue notifi ed Ms. Ward that the 2013 Tax Assessment Roll had been approved. See TAX — Page 18

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BY MARGARET ENGLAND Male and female Starlings use about 10 kinds of streets, fi elds and other open areas with short Hendry Glades Audubon calls to communicate with each vegetation. They prefer eating insects and other other. They make a purr-like small invertebrates, but the Cost of European Starlings are native to Europe and call when they take up will eat fruit, grains, Asia. About 100 Starlings were released in New fl ight, a rattle call when seeds, livestock feed and York’s Central Park in the late 1890s by a group they join a fl ock on the garbage. who wanted America to have all of the bird spe- ground and scream Males choose the nest site and Owning a Car cies Shakespeare mentioned in his works. There when agitated. will aggressively drive other species are now over 200 million descendents of these Starlings usu- out of this nesting area. The cost of car ownership is on the rise original birds, which are found as far north as ally live around This site is almost al- again this year, according to a new report from Alaska and Canada and south into Mexico, as people where ways in a cavity of a AAA, but savvy drivers can take practical steps well as the Bahamas, and Cuba. They occupy they forage building, tree, street to make driving a more economical mode of most of Florida and will have up to three broods mainly on the light, or nest box, which transport. annually from March through July. ground on can be up to 60 feet above the ground. Shop around for better insurance rates. Car These chunky blackbird-sized birds have a lawns, After the male fi lls the cavity with grass, owners with good driving records can talk to short tail and long, dark, slender beak. In the city twigs, feathers and trash, he will sing their insurance company about reducing their spring, breeding adults will have yellow bills. near the nest site in order to attract a premium. And seniors who take a refresher They are called Starlings because, in fl ight, their mate. course in driver safety specifi cally designed for short and pointed wings make them look like His mate will oversee the fi nal nest seniors may be able to negotiate lower insur- small four-pointed stars. In the winter, they building and may discard some of the ance rates. will form large, tight fl ocks. These fl ocks are material her mate added. Make sure tires are infl ated to the correct often made up of thousands of birds who They both often add fresh green pressure as indicated on the sticker on the in- can reach speeds up to 48 miles-per-hour plants to the nest during laying or incu- side of the car door, not the number on the tire in fl ight. bation. sidewall. Under-infl ated tires can increase fuel Adult European Starlings turn from Most nests contain four or fi ve pale, consumption by up to three percent. spotted and white to glossy and dark blue eggs which both sexes incubate for Preventive maintenance, such as changing each year without shedding their feathers. 12 to 14 days. the air fi lter, can go a long way toward smooth, The bold, white tips on their brown, winter The hatchlings are born helpless, effi cient performance. A clogged air fi lter can feathers wear away leaving dark purplish- with sparse, grayish down and their increase fuel consumption by as much as 10 green iridescent feathers. This change is eyes are closed for six to seven days. The percent. called a “wear molt”. Juvenile birds are young fl edge when they are 21 to 23 days Take a deep breath. Aggressive driving is not a drab gray-brown, but molt into adult old. only unsafe and stressful to health, it can also plumage. The oldest recorded wild Eu- For information about the free, escorted reduce fuel economy -- as all that stop-and-go ropean Starling lived to be 15 years and driving trips to STA5 (Stormwater Treatment uses more gasoline than smooth braking and nine months old. Area 5) August 17 or September 21, go to: acceleration does. These noisy relatives of the Mynah www.hendrygladesaudubon.org or call 863- Handy car owners may be able to do some birds have impressive vocal abilities 674-0695. Reservations are required for these regular maintenance work themselves, but for and can imitate songs of Killdeer, escorted driving trips. those jobs that are beyond their know-how, hir- Meadowlarks, Northern Bobwhite, ing a reputable mechanic is a must. Car owners Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Flicker, should not be afraid to get quotes, as knowing Blue Jays and other bird species. They PHOTO/KENNETH COLE SCHNEIDER the going rate for the service performed and warbler, whistle, chatter, rattle, make Pictured left is the Euro- parts replaced can help car owners from pay- harsh trills and smooth, liquid sounds. pean Starling. ing unnecessary costs. A2ugust 8, 2013 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20105

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Crossword Puzzle PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION HENDRY COUNTY

RESCHEDULED LPA HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Local Planning Agency of Hendry County (LPA) will hold a public hearing on August 28, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., at the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave, La Belle, Florida, to consider the Preliminary Plat Application of River Landings (PL13-0001), a subdivision of a portion of Sections 21 and 28, Township 43 South, Range 28 East. The subdivision is located north of SR 80, south of the Calooshatchee River, and is adjacent to the west side of the Riverbend Motorcoach RV Resort.

Copies of the files and information regarding the petition are available for public inspection at the Hendry County Planning and Zoning Department, 640 South Main Street, LaBelle, Florida, and may be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the matter. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Petition Number: PL13-0001

Applicant: Tice Street, LLC, represented by Davidson Engineering

Location: 5992, 5970, 5942 West SR 80, LaBelle, FL

Property size: 30.20 acres +/-

Request: The applicant is seeking approval of a preliminary plat for a RV motorcoach development in accordance with RZ12-0007.

Gas Price Update

Average retail gasoline prices in Florida have stands 3.3 cents per gallon higher than this day fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, av- one year ago. eraging $3.56 per gallon Sunday, according to “Over the last week, the national average GasBuddy’s daily survey of 8,237 gas outlets in has continued to see an ever so slow downward Florida. This compares with the national aver- trend,” said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum age that has fallen one cent per gallon in the last Analyst Patrick DeHaan. “But the downward week to $3.63 per gallon, according to gasoline trend got a shot in the arm last weekend, as we price website GasBuddy.com. saw the biggest daily drop since April. From July Including the change in gas prices in Florida 25 to July 26, the average dropped 1.5 cents. during the past week, prices yesterday were 2.6 Back on April 13, the U.S. average dropped 1.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one cents from the previous day. Further illustrating year ago and are 15.1 cents per gallon higher the downward trend, fi ve percent of the coun- than a month ago. try was over four dollars per gallon Friday. Last The national average has increased 14.4 week, seven percent of the country was over Orvell Howard, Chair cents per gallon during the last month and four dollars per gallon,” DeHaan said. Hendry County Local Planning Agency 26 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee AugustMay 27, 8, 20102013 Obituaries It’s Time to Think About Vaccinations Obituaries should be submitted by sending BY PAT DOBBINS The fi rst day of school will approach quickly. er. e-mail to [email protected]. Customers Florida Department of Health Parents need to make sure their children have Immunizations are available at the following may also request photos and links to online received the proper immunizations as required locations: guest books. A link to the obituaries is Now is the time to get your children vaccinat- by law. Health Departments can provide school Hendry County Health Department available at www.newszap.com. ed for the next school year! Parents can take their vaccinations (free of charge) for children from Clewiston - 1100 South Olympia St, 8:00 a.m. children to the health department now to receive infants through the age of 18. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. the shots they need for school, but they can also Students entering kindergarten are required LaBelle – 1140 Pratt Blvd, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 take them to their private health care provider. to have the following vaccinations: DTaP or p.m., Monday through Friday. If parents decide to wait until just before school Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (If the fourth DTaP Glades County Health Department Jay Jeffrey Mercer, 56 starts, they might have to wait in line if there is a vaccine is administered on or after the fourth Moore Haven - 1021 Health Park Drive, 8:00 CLEWISTON — Jay Jeffrey Mercer passed “rush” of folks waiting until the last minute to get birthday, a fi fth DTaP is not required); Polio (if a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday away July 31, 2013 in his home surrounded by their children vaccinated. “It is important for par- the fourth dose is administered on or after the If your child has received immunizations at a ents to make sure their children are vaccinated,” his loving family. fourth birthday, a fi fth dose is not required); different location or in other cities or states, it is said Pat Dobbins, administrator for the Florida He was born Jan. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella); Hepatitis B; very important that you take all shot records for Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Varicella (Chickenpox). your child to your health department or health 20, 1957, in Belle Counties. “That’s how individual children are Students entering 7th grade must receive a care provider. This will help to avoid delays or Glade to Jerry and protected, as well as the entire school.” Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) boost- unnecessary duplicated immunizations. the late Mary (Hys- lope) Mercer. Mr. Mercer married Emi- ly Joyce Lynn. He was a truck driver Happiness Could be Key to Good Health for many years. He was a member of Everyone knows that proper diet, regular ex- strangers and enemies -- without the expectation Turning Point ercise and avoidance of bad habits, like smok- of receiving anything in return. Church of God in ing, are crucial to great health. However, some Dispute negative thoughts: Don’t suppress Flaghole. experts say that a truly positive outlook on life your negative thoughts or paint them over with He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; can be just as powerful a factor in improving pretty colors. Running from reality can be coun- daughters, Jessica Ann and Lana Gayle; sister, overall wellness. terproductive. Instead, recognize that not all your Elizabeth Dean and husband Jim; four grand- In fact, possessing “emotional vitality” and negative thoughts are rational or justifi ed. children; and numerous family members and a sense of hopefulness was found in a Harvard Analyze your thoughts for how they began friends. School of Public Health study to reduce the risk and why they may not be entirely accurate. At- Funeral services celebrating Jay’s life were of coronary heart disease. Many other studies tempt to think about the people or things that held Sat., Aug. 3, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Turning Point have yielded results with similar implications. are making you unhappy in the most objective Church of God in Flaghole with Rev. Troy Ezell “An internal dialogue that is fi lled with nega- light possible. offi ciating. Visitation was one hour before ser- tive, judgmental or self-defeating thoughts can Be optimistic: Optimism is a practical and ef- vices also in the church. be a self-fulfi lling prophecy,” says Sean Me- fective life strategy. Let go of your fears that being Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - shorer, a spiritual teacher and author of the new positive leads to disappointment. book “The Bliss Experiment: 28 Days to Personal Clewiston. Don’t place material conditions on happiness: Transformation.” “Bringing bliss into your work, To place your happiness at the whim of complex relationships, family and service, no matter what economic conditions out of your control is like your personal struggles may be, can help you playing Russian roulette with your soul. Don’t let live a more focused, stress-free, fulfi lling life.” Sammie M. Perry, 77 Meshorer, who sustained an injury seven your bank account defi ne your happiness. LABELLE — Sammie M. Perry passed away years ago that left him with severe, disabling Practice affi rmations: Our words are ex- Aug. 5, 2013 in Fort Myers. and incurable chronic pain, believes your cir- tremely powerful. What we say to ourselves and She was born Sept. 16, 1935, in Etowah, cumstances in life do not need to defi ne your how we say it are vitally important, impacting Tenn., to the late “Mac” and Opal McCormack. happiness. In his new book, he offers readers our bodily health and mental well-being. She attended Carson-Newman College and re- science-based spiritual solutions to changing the While often viewed as dubious New Age ceived her Masters Degree from Vanderbilt Uni- way one thinks. musings, there is scientifi c evidence that doing versity, coming to Florida in 1958 to begin her With that in mind, Meshorer shared a few affi rmations can avert depression, according to career as a high school science teacher at Cle- ways to get started. a study by the American Psychological Associa- wiston High School. She also prepared taxes for Have compassion: You can’t be genuinely tion. Other studies have found affi rmations can over thirty years and greatly enjoyed catching up happy while you’re indifferent to the pain of substantially improve body image, bolster busi- on the lives of her tax clients. others. Compassion reinforces our feeling to ness success and reduce stress. Sit somewhere Sammie loved reading trashy novels, Wheel of the world around us and breaks down barri- quiet and repeat your affi rmation out loud. Fortune, Jeopardy, dogs, and her family. She tol- ers of loneliness. Make a conscious decision to By pursuing your happiness, you can live a COURTESY PHOTO erated shopping, fi shing and camping trips. She act compassionately toward others -- including more functional, fulfi lled life. made the best fried chicken, biscuits, and cheesecake on the planet. LOWEST PRICE EVERYDAY! Survivors include, Michele Barnard (Joe) of Check out these Gaithersburg, Md., Jeff Perry (Hannah Mary) of RABIES - $10 • PARVO - $12 new features: LaBelle, William G. Perry, Jr. (Karen) of Cullo- whee, NC, Frank Perry (Carol) of Port Charlotte, • Half Price Boarding • • Daily Local and Cathy Perry of Astatula; and many beloved For a limited time- FREE EXAM News Updates grandchildren. 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Methodist Children’s Home, the Florida Cancer at McDonalds • Clewiston • 863-675-2441 Specialists Foundation, or the charity of your Disclaimer: The Patient and any other person responsible for payment has choice. a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment Come see for for any other service, examination or treatment which is performed as florida.newszap.com Cremation arrangements by Akin-Davis Funer- a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for al Home, LaBelle. the free discounted fee or reduced fee service, examination or treatment. yourself! A2ugust 8, 2013 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20107 Lake Okeechobee Fishing Report BY MARK KING water, the lure bite should really pick up. The line in areas like Long Point, Ritta Island and the prime season here on Okeechobee, which Roland Martin’s Marina and Resort wild shiner and live bait bites have worked well around the lake-end of Uncle Joe’s cut. starts in November and goes through the month It’s only the beginning of August and Lake all summer, and I see no reason for it to slow It is summertime here on Okeechobee, so be of May. I think it is going to be an awesome sea- Okeechobee is already seeing high levels of wa- down. sure to drink lots of water and use that sunscreen son here on the Big ‘O,’ and I am starting to fi ll ter, with the lake level hovering around 16 feet I have been fi shing a lot of different areas on you brought with you on the boat. Now is also my calendar up. Good luck, tight lines and I hope above sea level. Yes, this means we have a lot of the lake trying to fi nd the best spot, but most of the time to start booking those fi shing trips for to see everyone on the water soon. water everywhere on the lake and the Clewiston the areas seem to be about the same. I have been locks are no longer open at all times. Boaters are fi shing from Kramer Island to the Blue Hole area and the only reason I am moving around is be- Best Vision Exam required to “lock through” if they use the public cause the fi sh are not concentrated in any one is the answer to boat ramps. It is strange to be able to run almost area right now. It is typical summer fi shing: get anywhere on the lake in the middle of summer. your eye health out as early as you can, fi sh for four hours or un- Normally, we don’t have much water in the lake and your wallet. til the fi sh stop biting, then get off the water. at this time of year. It has been really hot out on the lake and, This summer has brought some good fi shing, on most days, by ten o’clock the fi sh are no lon- Call us today even with the high water levels and high water ger biting. I have been catching a few bass quite temperatures. As of right now, live bait fi shing for details on back early out on the reef with lipless crank baits, then has been better than the artifi cial lure bite, but to school specials the bite stops and move in to the outside grass as more fi sh move back into the grass from open

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An Internet connection isn’t just nice to have Religion Column anymore. It’s a necessity. When I Want to Help and Things aren’t so Simple

BY REVEREND SAMUEL S. THOMAS, PH. D.+ begins with an expert in the law testing Jesus Saint Martin’s Church and asking, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life (v.26)?” Jesus answers with another One young clergyman spoke of his experi- question; the man is an expert in the law and ences as he began ministry and wanted to help Jesus uses things he will readily understand, say- people. He spoke of the training he received in ing to him, “What is written in the law (v.26)?” seminary and then added, “None of the people Likewise, Jesus is challenged for His authori- I see have problems like the ones in the books ty by the chief priests and elders of the law (Mark we used in school!” 11:27ff). They ask Him, by whose authority does If life were only, “If this happens, do that!” He exercise His ministry and, “Who gave you But it’s not that way. Many “simple solutions” authority to do this (v.28)?” He in turn asks them aren’t so simple after all. We want to help, but about the baptism of John. Was it from men can’t come up with the best answer for our or Heaven? They admit that they really don’t friends or ourselves. The other night on TV, there know. was a drama about a man who was asked to fal- Their challenge of His authority is left for sify information by his boss. He needed his job them to decide for themselves. No simple or and losing it would have meant drastic conse- direct answer has come. My experiences have quences for his family; but he also knew it was led me to see that the work of helping -- really wrong to lie. helping -- is allowing people to come to their After thinking about it, he told his boss that own answers, rather than to impose my views he could not lie, even if it meant losing his job. on them. The parable of the Good Samaritan fol- The boss replied that he was the employee lows from the question about eternal life, and sought for the job; he had too many losses and the answer becomes apparent to the questioner. problems with people not telling the truth and Being the good neighbor and loving one’s neigh- Home Internet service is important for school, today’s job market and to needed someone he could trust to be truthful. bor is a key. Work on your own relationship with stay connected. Now it’s affordable with CenturyLink Internet Basics. Unfortunately, things seem to end up better on God and determine for yourself the authority of TV than in everyday life. (The news we see on His Word and His ministry. Qualifying low-income families living in a CenturyLink service area should call 1.800.257.3212 TV seems to be an exception to the happy end- The sources are there to help, both human or visit www.centurylink.com/internetbasics to determine if they qualify and learn more ing, as I’ve observed!) How, then, can one be and printed, but you must determine and decide about the CenturyLink Internet Basics discount program. An affordable computer and free of help when someone is faced with a dilemma for yourself. Jesus points out to the Pharisees, basic internet training are also available. where there seems to be no happy answer? I “The kingdom of God does not come with your looked to Biblical models and there were lots of careful observation, or will people say ‘Here it is’ them. or ‘There it is’ because ... the Kingdom of God is The Lord didn’t always begin by making a within you” (Luke 17:20-21). Many times that’s pronouncement when He was asked to help where the best answers are to be found: within someone with a choice or what to do in life. The us. Those are the answers the best helpers ask parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25ff) each of us to fi nd! A2ugust 8, 2013 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20108 SFWMD reviews future Boat fi re at Port LaBelle Marina uses for public lands The LaBelle Fire Depart- ment responded to a boat On July 26, the South Florida Water Coast region will be presented to the full fi re at about 7:20 p.m. Management District (SFWMD) released Governing Board at its Aug. 15 meeting. Sunday evening at the draft staff recommendations for use of its The purpose of the land assessment is to Port LaBelle Marina. La- fee-owned lands in the West Coast region, ensure that each parcel owned by the dis- Belle FD responded with which includes parts of Lee, Collier, Hen- trict supports the agency’s core mission of a total of four fi re appa- dry and Glades counties. The draft recom- balancing and improving fl ood control, wa- ratus and 10 personnel, mendations are available for review on the ter quality, natural systems and water sup- as this fi re occurred in district’s land assessment website at www. ply. The fi rst phase of the assessment is a Glades County, Ortona FD sfwmd.gov/landassessment. review of 750,000 acres of fee-owned lands also responded with one Stakeholders and the general public will fi re apparatus and two — properties in which the agency has full personnel. The boat was have the opportunity to provide feedback on or shared-ownership rights. More than 97 fully involved upon the the draft recommendations at a public work- percent of the nearly 272,000 acres assessed fi refi ghters’ arrival and a shop next week. Public comments may also in the fi rst three regions of the assessment column of smoke could be be submitted on the land assessment web- were recommended to remain in their cur- seen from the LaBelle fi re site through Aug. 12. In addition, the draft rent use. station. The fi re was extin- recommendations will be presented at the The fee-owned lands phase is scheduled guished in under 39 min- Aug. 8 meeting of the Water Resources Advi- for completion by September 2013. A com- utes with major damage sory Commission (WRAC). prehensive review of non-fee-owned lands to the boat. No one was Final recommendations for the West is scheduled to start later this year. Special to the Glades County Democrat/Clint Walker injured during the fi re. School district offers Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program The Glades County School District announces its policy for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Price Meal application may be used by the school system in determining eligibility for other for students under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. educational programs. Any interested person may review a copy of the policy by contacting Eloyna Valerio, P.O. Box 459, Moore Haven, FL. 33471, 863-946-0202 ext. 119. FLORIDA INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS Household size and income criteria will be used to determine eligibility. An application Effective from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014 can not be approved unless it contains complete eligibility information. Once approved, FREE MEAL SCALE meal benefi ts are good for an entire year. You need not notify the organization of changes Household in income and household size. Size Annual income Monthly Twice per Every 2 weeks Weekly Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To income month income income income apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals, households must complete the application and re- 1 14,937 1,245 623 575 288 turn it to the school. Additional copies are available at the principal’s offi ce in each school. 2 20,163 1,681 841 776 388 The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining 3 25,389 2,116 1,058 977 489 eligibility and may be verifi ed at any time during the school year. Applications may be sub- 4 30,615 2,552 1,276 1,178 589 mitted at any time during the year. 5 35,841 2,987 1,494 1,379 690 Households that receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or TANF 6 41,067 3,423 1,712 1,580 790 (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) are required to list on the application only the 7 46,293 3,858 1,929 1,781 891 child’s name, SNAP/TANF case number, and signature of adult household member. 8 51,519 4,294 2,147 1,982 991 Foster children will receive free benefi ts regardless of the child’s personal income or the For each additional family member, add income of the household. 5,226 436 218 201 101 Households with children who are considered migrants, homeless, or runaway should REDUCED-PRICE MEAL SCALE contact the district liaison Janet Harris at 863-946-2083. Household For the purpose of determining household size, deployed service members are consid- Size Annual income Monthly Twice per Every 2 weeks Weekly ered a part of the household. Families should include the names of the deployed service income month income income income members on their application. Report only that portion of the deployed service member’s 1 21,257 1,772 886 818 409 income made available to them or on their behalf to the family. Additionally, a housing al- 2 28,694 2,392 1,196 1,104 552 lowance that is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative is not to be included as 3 36,131 3,011 1,506 1,390 695 income. 4 43,568 3,631 1,816 1,676 838 All other households must provide the following information listed on the application: 5 51,005 4,251 2,126 1,962 981 • Total household income listed by gross amount received, type of income (e.g., wages, 6 58,442 4,871 2,436 2,248 1,124 child support, etc.) and how often the income is received by each household member; 7 65,879 5,490 2,745 2,534 1,267 • Names of all household members – check the “no income” box if applicable; if house- 8 73,316 6,110 3,055 2,820 1,410 hold member is a child, list school name for each; For each additional family member, add • Signature of an adult household member certifying the information provided is cor- 7,437 620 310 287 144 rect; and To determine annual income: • Social security number of the adult signing the application or the word “NONE” for this • If you receive the income every week, multiply the total gross income by 52. household member if he or she does not have a social security number. • If you receive the income every two weeks, multiply the total gross income by 26. If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size changes, the • If you receive the income twice a month, multiply the total gross income by 24. school should be contacted. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed • If you receive the income monthly, multiply the total gross income by 12. should also contact the school. Remember: The total income before taxes, social security, health benefi ts, union dues, Under the provisions of the Free and Reduced-Price meal policy Supervisor of Support or other deductions must be reported. “In accordance with Federal Law, and U.S. Depart- Services will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian is dis- ment of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of satisfi ed with the ruling of the offi cial, he or she may wish to discuss the decision with the race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To fi le a complaint of discrimination write determining offi cial on an informal basis. If the parent wishes to make a formal appeal, he USDA, Director, Offi ce of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC or she may make a request either orally or in writing to Michael Carter, P.O. Box 459, Moore 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or Haven, Fl. 33471, 863-946-0202 ext. 113. have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877- Unless indicated otherwise on the application, the information on the Free and Reduced- 8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” South Florida offers plenty of rodeo action outh Florida’s pioneers brought cat- tators as the rodeo unfolds. accident in 1936 when a group of cow- The Florida Junior High School Ro- tle ranching to the area, and with it, Bronc riding is similar to that seen in boys walked out of a rodeo at the Boston deo Association is a division of the Na- Sthe cowboy skills required for rodeo. other rodeos, but closer to what actually Gardens to protest the actions of rodeo tional High School Rodeo Association Continuing that pioneer spirit, rodeo still (NHSRA) for sixth, seventh and eighth thrives in Florida. graders. The top 20 in each event at the Rodeo fans fi nd plenty of rodeos to end of the season move on to compete at choose from, including junior events for the Florida State Finals. The top four in the youngest rodeo competitors, high each event after state fi nals then have the school rodeo athletes hoping for college option of moving on to compete at the scholarships, working cowboys compet- national fi nals. ing in ranch rodeos and full-time profes- For current rodeo schedules go online sional rodeo cowboys earning points for to http:// sra.homestead.com. national championships in PRCA events. Mexican rodeo, more a social event than a sport, has also found a home in South Professional Bull Riding Florida. The rules are simple: Place a wiry All of the rodeos encourage the fans cowboy on the back of a hulking, snort- to make a lot of noise and have fun. ing temperamental 2,000 pound bull and see if he can stay on for an eternal Ranch Rodeo eight seconds ... with one hand strapped Ranch rodeos, which have become to the bull. Headquartered in Colorado, more popular in recent years, attract the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. was working cowboys who work on South created in 1992 when a group of bull rid- Florida ranches. The events in a ranch ers broke away from the traditional ro- rodeo are based on the actual skills the deo scene seeking mainstream attention cowboys use to work cattle. Unlike PRCA happens on a ranch when a horse decides promoter W.T. Johnson, who refused to for the sport of professional bull riding. events, ranch rodeo is a team sport. Just to start bucking. For colt riding, instead add the cowboys’ entry fees to the ro- They felt that, as the most popular event as the cowboys work together on a ranch, of starting with a bronc in a chute, a hal- deo’s total purse. at a rodeo, bull riding deserved to be they work together and help each other tered horse is in the arena, held by one The promoter fi nally gave in to the in the limelight and could easily stand in the arena events. member of the team while the others cowboys’ demands, and the successful alone. Another diff erence is the equipment attempt to saddle it and then one team “strike’’ led to the formation of the Cow- More than 1,200 bull riders from used. While PRCA cowboys use special member must mount the horse and ride boys’ Turtle Association. The cowboys the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, and rodeo saddles and equipment, those in it to the end of the arena. This is no easy chose that name because, while they were Mexico hold PBR memberships. They ranch rodeos use the same equipment task and it is not unusual for this event slow to organize, when push fi nally came compete in more than 300 bull riding and tack that the cowboy uses in every- to have no successful rides. This event to shove, they weren’t afraid to stick their events per year on either the elite tour, day work. is also sometimes called the wild horse necks out to get what they wanted. In the Touring Pro Division, or the PBR In- In addition to events such as calf rop- race. 1945, the Turtles changed their name to ternational circuits. The ultimate goal ing and bronc riding, events in a ranch In the double-mugging event, one the Rodeo Cowboys Association, and in for PBR athletes each year is to qualify rodeo may include team doctoring, team person will rope a yearling calf and other 1975, the organization became the PRCA. for the prestigious PBR World Finals in team members will help take the year- sorting, wild cow milking, calf brand- Florida High School Rodeo & Las Vegas where the coveted title of PBR ing, relay race, double mugging and colt ling to the ground and secure the animal World Champion is decided. with rope. Junior High School Rodeo riding (sometimes called the wild horse The Florida High School Rodeo As- Mexican rodeo ranch.) In these events, the team works sociation hosts competitions for rodeo PRCA Mexican rodeos or charreadas include together to perform a task similar to teams from Florida High Schools. Rodeo According to the Professional Rodeo some familiar rodeo events, such as bull those done on ranches. There are a few contestants travel around the state com- Cowboy’s Association (PRCA), legend riding (although instead of riding for diff erences. The “brand” in the rodeo is peting in a series of high schools earning has it that American rodeo was born on eight seconds, the contestant tries to covered with chalk or paint. “Doctoring” points toward their state rankings. The July 4, 1869 when two groups of cowboys stay on until the bull stops bucking), is indicated by dabbing a bit of paint on a top 15 in each event competes in the state from neighboring ranches met in Deer and some events that are not seen in tra- cow to indicate giving it medicine. fi nals, and the top four fi nishers in each Trail, Colo., to settle an argument over ditional rodeos in the U.S. such as trick Ranch rodeo rules vary from state to event at the state level go on to compete who was the best at performing every- riding. Mexican rodeos are also known state and even from rodeo to rodeo ac- in the National High School Rodeo Fi- day ranching tasks. That competition is for colorful traditional costumes and cording to Dusty Holley, Florida Cattle- nals. Contestants must be enrolled in considered to be the fi rst rodeo which pageantry. Music plays a big part in Mex- men’s Association director of fi eld ser- high school and be in good standing. Re- evolved into rodeo as we know it today. ican rodeos, which are as much a social vices. For those new to the sport, the port cards must be turned in every nine The Professional Rodeo Cowboys As- gathering as a sporting event. announcer explains the rules to the spec- sociation (PRCA) was created almost by weeks. 1 Going Out: A guide to area entertainment and attractions August 2013 Okeechobee and Brighton rodeos. Ro- deos will be held at the old Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Rodeo Arena on U.S. High- Southere’s plentyh of Florirodeo action ty, hostsd Extremea Ro Bull Riding,d Barreleo Rac- online Calen to www.rezrodeo.com.d Thear arena way 441 North. Rodeos will start at 2:30 within driving distance of coming and other rodeo and horsemanship is off State Road 721 on Brighton Semi- p.m. munities in the Lake Okeecho- events. For a current schedule, go online nole Reservation in Glades County. For • On Sept. 21 the Arcadia Rodeo Are- T na, 124 Heard Street (right off of U.S. bee area. Rodeos range from kids try- to www.rezrodeo.com. information online, go to www.rezrodeo. ing their skills in youth competitions to • The Junior Cypress Entertainment com. Highway 17) in Arcadia, will host a Youth professional rodeo riders competing for Complex on Big Cypress Seminole Indi- • The Ocala Shrine Rodeo is planned Rodeo. It starts at 10 a.m. For more infor- prize money and points toward national an Reservation is a state-of-the-art facil- for Aug. 30-31 at the Southeastern Live- mation, go to http://www.arcadiarodeo. championships at events sanctioned by ity with a newly-renovated rodeo arena. stock Pavilion, 2200 N.E. Jacksonville com. the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Asso- Rodeos and other events are scheduled Rd. (CR 200A), in Ocala. For more infor- • The 2013 Statewide Ranch Rodeo ciation. throughout the year. The facility is only mation online, go to http://www.ocala- Competition and Cowboy Heritage Festi- 18 miles north of I-75 between Naples rodeo.com. val will be held Friday, Sept. 27, and Sat- Area rodeo venues: and Fort Lauderdale. For more informa- • A Kids Summer Rodeo Series Event urday, Sept. 28, at the Silver Spurs Arena • The Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center tion, online go to jrcarena.com or call will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 10:30 at Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur is often the venue for horse shows, bar- 863-983-8923. a.m. at the Junior Cypress Entertain- Lane in Kissimmee. Rodeo action begins rel racing competitions and Mexican ro- • Gethsemane Ranch, 22845 S.W. ment Complex on Big Cypress Seminole at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. In addi- deos. To check the current schedule, go Martin Highway in Okeechobee hosts Indian Reservation. The facility is only 18 tion, the Cowboy Heritage Festival off ers to co.okeechobee.fl .us/Agri-Civic. The rodeo events. For more information, call miles north of I-75 between Naples and crafts, cowboy artwork storytelling, beef Agri-Civic Center hosts recreational rid- 772-597-0380. Fort Lauderdale. For more information, cook-off , whip cracking and more from ing on the fi rst Tuesday of each month • The Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Rodeo online go to jrcarena.com or call 863- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. For more from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and barrel racing Arena on U.S. Highway 441 N. hosts ro- 983-8923. information, contact the Florida Cattle- practice on the third Thursday of each deos in March and September. For more • Brighton Seminole Reservation’s men’s Association at 407-846-6221. month at 6 p.m. information online, go to www.okeecho- Fred Smith Arena will host a Ranch Ro- OCTOBER • Florida High School Rodeos are beecattlemensassociation.com. deo Friday, Aug. 23, and Saturday, Aug. • Youth Rodeo will be held Oct. 19 scheduled throughout the school year 24, at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Teams from at the Arcadia rodeo arena, 124 Heard at arenas throughout the state. Last year Events on the calendar for these rodeos will also compete in the La- Street (right off of U.S. Highway 17) and two high school rodeos were held in the coming year include: bor Day weekend rodeo in Okeechobee. starts at 10 a.m. For more information, go SEPTEMBER to http://www.arcadiarodeo.com. Okeechobee. The schedule the for 2013- AUGUST • The 2013 Okeechobee Cattlemen’s • A PRCA/WPRA Rodeo will be held at 2014 school year should be posted short- • The Brighton Seminole Fred Smith Labor Day Rodeos will be ranch rodeos the Timer Powers Park in Indiantown on ly after the school year starts at http:// Arena hosts barrel racing practice on with teams competing on Saturday, Aug. Saturday, Oct. 26. Gates open at 5 p.m. sra.homestead.com/. Mondays, from 6 to 9 p.m. On Tuesdays, 31, Sunday, Sept. 1, and on Monday, Sept. Timer Powers Park is located at 20652 • The Fred Smith Arena on Brighton the arena hosts team roping practice 2 (Labor Day). Rodeo fi nals will be held S.W. Citrus Boulevard, Indiantown. For Seminole Reservation, on Harney Pond from 7 to 9 p.m. Charge for most prac- including top ten teams overall from the more information, call 772-597-2184. Road, off State Road 721 in Glades Coun- tices is $15 For a current schedule, go

A Special Invitation Help Us Celebrate The International Day of Chocolate September 13, 2013 Okeechobee’s First Chocolate and Wine Celebration

Please join us by setting up a chocolate or wine tasting table at the first of its kind Chocolate and Wine Celebration hosted by the Rotary Club of Okeechobee. The adult oriented event will offer several tasting tables of unique, unusual or gourmet chocolates and/or wine, entertainment, dancing and prizes. Vendors are suggested to provide a raffle prize offered at their table and can provide additional information about your business or organization. This is a great way to outreach to prospective customers or members.

There is no cost to be a vendor, however, all chocolates and/or wine offerings and raffle prizes at your tasting table must be provided by you. Expected attendance is between 150-200 people. The event is currently scheduled to last 3 hours with entertainment, dancing and prizes.

All proceeds from this event will benefit local education and community programs supported by the Rotary Club of Okeechobee. Vendor tasting tables are limited so please respond before August 15, 2013.

Sincerely, Please return this form to any The Rotary Club of Okeechobee Service Above Self Rotarian or drop off at CenterState Bank. Contact Denise at 863-697-1468 or Tabitha at 863-763-5573 for further Information

2 Going Out: A guide to area entertainment and attractions August 2013 Win a 2013 Chevy Malibu at Seminole Casino Brighton on Aug. 31 BRIGHTON SEMINOLE RESERVATION—Get in the right state of mind this Au- gust, a winning state of mind, a Malibu state of mind. Now’s your chance to win the dynamic and fuel effi cient 2013 Chevy Malibu! Earn entries all month with your play at Seminole Casino Brighton. The drawing will take place on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 10 p.m. You will want to make 11 your lucky number on Saturday, Aug. 24. We will be awarding 11 lucky winners with $100 cash. Set your watch for 11 a.m. on Aug. 24 to see if you’re a winner. How good are your guessing skills? Try them out at Seminole Hi Lo. On Aug. 11 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., fi ve lucky winners will have the opportunity to win up to $500 in Free Play. Draw a card and guess if the next card will be Hi or Lo. Make sure to have your Player’s Club card inserted into your favorite machine for your chance to play! We are kicking off the work week with Cases of Cash on Monday, Aug. 19, by let- ting fi ve, lucky winners pick out a briefcase. Instead of work supplies, the case will be fi lled with up to $2,500. Join us from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to see if you’ll receive a cash-fi lled case! You never wanted to be picked last on the playground, but you do during our Progressive Drawings on Saturdays, Aug. 10 and Aug. 17. We will announce the winners every two hours from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Be sure to pay extra close attention to the time and have your eyes on the drawing board because if the money isn’t collected within three minutes it will roll over into the next drawing. The last winner could go home with $2,500. Please contact the casino or visit www.seminolebrightoncasino.com for information on bus transportation and group packages. See the Player’s Club for promotion details. Must be at least 21 years old and a Seminole Player’s Club member to participate. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1.888.ADMIT.IT. About Seminole Casino Brighton Seminole Casino Brighton is a 27,000-square-foot casino with 419 slot and gaming machines, live action blackjack e-tables, a six-table poker room, and high-stakes bingo action, and Josiah, a full-service restaurant and lounge. Its warm and friendly staff , ultra-modern air-conditioning system, clean atmosphere, and rewarding casino promotions are a welcome alternative to big city gaming. The casino also re- cently opened a new area with 30 slots for those who prefer to play slot machines in a smoke-free environment. The Seminole Casino Brighton is located in the Brighton Indian Reservation, 17735 Reservation Road (State Road 721), in Glades County, 34974. For more information, call toll-free 800-360-9875 or 863-467-9998. Or visit www.seminolebrightoncasino.com.

3 Going Out: A guide to area entertainment and attractions August 2013 Every Tuesday, the Sunrise Theatre at the Black Box, 1117 South Second St. in Fort Plays, concerts and more... Pierce, features Jazz Jams from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Jazz Jams are every other Wednesday at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., OOkeechobeekeechobee CCommunityommunity TTheatreheatre Port St. Lucie, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. OOKEECHOBEE—TheKEECHOBEE—The OkeechobeeOkeechobee CommunityCommunity TheatreTheatre willwill holdhold openopen aauditionsuditions forfor rolesroles inin itsits ﬁ rstrst twotwo showsshows ofof thethe seasonseason onon AugustAugust 2626 andand FFolkolk andand BluegrassBluegrass concertconcert 2277 aatt 7 pp.m..m. aatt tthehe OkeechobeeOkeechobee FreshmanFreshman CampusCampus Auditorium,Auditorium, oneone blockblock JOHN D. MACARTHUR BEACH STATE PARK—Willie Allen and Jerry Axelrod wwestest ofof GoldenGolden CorralCorral Restaurant.Restaurant. TheThe showsshows areare thethe TonyTony award-winningaward-winning will perform in a Folk and Bluegrass concert on Aug. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at John D. ccomedy-musicalomedy-musical “The“The DrowsyDrowsy Chaperone,”Chaperone,” scheduledscheduled forfor performanceperformance inin MacArthur Beach State Park. The program is free with park admission of $5 per NNovember,ovember, andand thethe holidayholiday radioradio play,play, “It’s“It’s a WonderfulWonderful Life,”Life,” toto bebe pre-pre- ssentedented inin December.December. ParticipantsParticipants maymay trytry outout forfor eithereither oror bothboth showsshows atat vehicle. Please call 561-776-7449, ext. 109 for more information. John D. MacArthur tthehe sessions.sessions. ThereThere areare rolesroles availableavailable forfor tenten oror moremore adultadult malesmales andand twotwo Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. ttoo ffourour youngyoung menmen fromfrom earlyearly toto latelate teens.teens. FemaleFemale rolesroles includeinclude atat leastleast on A1A in North Palm Beach. sseveneven adultsadults andand twotwo youngyoung ladiesladies fromfrom earlyearly toto latelate teens.teens. ForFor informationinformation oonn aauditionudition pprocedures,rocedures, callcall 863-763-1307,863-763-1307, oror visitvisit www.okeechobeecom-www.okeechobeecom- CConchonch StompStomp BandBand mmunitytheatre.com.unitytheatre.com. RTS JOHN D. MACARTHUR BEACH STATE PARK—On Sept. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m., come on down to the park and listen to the Conch Stomp Band play some bluegrass. JJazzazz Market,Market, JazzJazz JamsJams Free with park admission. Call the Nature Center for more information, call 561-624- FORT PIERCE—The Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society hosts a Jazz 6952. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersec- Market in historic downtown Fort Pierce on the waterfront of Indian tion of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. on A1A in North Palm Beach.

A River every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Area special events... AArtrt showshow atat DollyDolly HandHand CenterCenter BELLE GLADE—The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center’s spacious Grand Hall often plays home to visual art exhibits by local artists. Exhibits take place in conjunction with Guest Artist Series performances. The Grand Hall is open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to noon and one hour before all performances. Other viewing times available upon request. To inquire about exhibiting artwork in the Grand Hall, contact Leigh Woodham at 561-993-1160. BBoatoat tourtour andand photographyphotography classclass JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK—On Aug. 10, learn how to create interesting and creative images focusing on landscapes and scenes. Join professional photographers on a guided river tour along the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River to Trapper Nelson’s Interpretive Site. Program cost is $70 and includes park entry, guided boat tour, class instruction, photo shoot, photo critique, and light refreshments. For more information, contact the Kimbell Center, 561-745-5551, email [email protected].fl .us or visit www.fl oridastateparks. org/jonathandickinson. LLaborabor DDayay FFestivalestival OKEECHOBEE—The annual Okeechobee Labor Day Festival will be held Aug. 31-Sept. 2, in downtown Okeechobee, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Fla- gler Park will host arts and crafts and food vendors as well as local entertainment. The Labor Day Parade will be Monday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. in downtown Okeechobee. The parade route starts at the old U-Save supermarket on U.S. Highway 441 (aka Parrott Avenue) travels north to the intersection of State Road 70 and then west on State Road 70 to the end of Flagler Park. For more information online, go to www.mainstreetokeechobee.com. For vendor applications, call Sharie at 863-357-6246. At 2:30 p.m. each day, the Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Association will host a ranch rodeo at the Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Arena on U.S. Highway 441 N. LLearnearn ttoo kkayakayak JOHN D. MACARTHUR BEACH STATE PARK—On Sept. 1 from 10 to 11 a.m., representatives from Adventure Times Kayaks will teach a land-based course that gives beginners the skills necessary for kayaking. Reservations are recommended. The program is free with park admission. For information and reservations, please call the Nature Center at 561-624-6952. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. on A1A in North Palm Beach. NNatureature UUnderwaternderwater AArtrt EExhibitionxhibition JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK—In recognition of the essential role water plays in our environment, The Kimbell Center Gallery at Jona- than Dickinson State Park, is presenting a show of underwater art. All work including 2D and 3D is welcome and must follow a natural theme, but can include people, structures, and objects at the discretion of the artist. Artwork will be juried for compliance with the show’s theme, Nature Underwater, and selected work will be displayed in the parks’ gallery. Artwork can be for sale with 20 percent of the proceeds benefi tting the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Proceeds are considered a donation toward park programs and improvement projects. The Friends are a nonprofi t, volunteer based organization promoting the historical, educational, and ecological enhancement of the park. The cost of entry is $10 for up to fi ve entries. The exhibit takes place from Sept. 28 – Nov. 17. The Exhibition Reception will be Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. and will include an announcement of “Best of Show” and a special guest speaker from Florida International University. Dr. Michael Heithaus will speak about the behaviors and interactions of bull sharks PERFORMING in the Loxahatchee River and other estuarine systems. To enter artwork, or for more information, contact Libby Reinert at [email protected].fl .us or call 561-745-5551.

4 Going Out: A guide to area entertainment and attractions August 2013 A2ugust 8, 2013 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201013

Luna family fi ghts to keep land CFA022585 CAC1817236 By Eric Kopp ing state. the trial that the district is wanting to take 7 Special to the Glades County Democrat “I don’t know how they’re going to do more acres than it needs, and that the legal OKEECHOBEE—When the Kissimmee it—not the way God did it,” said 84-year-old description of the property had been altered River was transformed from a 103-mile me- Leah Joyce Luna, the family matriarch, from in that a line was added that not only put in the witness stand. “That (the river) was part andering body of water to a 56-mile long an access easement but increased the acre- ditch, life for the Luna family was changed of our life. You used to be able to drink the water out of the river.” age that would be taken. just as drastically as the river. For Bonnie Luna Byars, she’s fi ghting During testimony heard Friday, July 26, There are a number of issues being argued to hold onto her property because it’s her members of that family told Circuit Court by Luna family attorneys against the SFW- Judge Elizabeth Metzger how the river was MD being able to take the property through home and she doesn’t want to leave the SINCE 1975 everything to them, and how they used to eminent domain proceedings. Those issues river, her family’s property or all the wildlife swim in the clear water and play in the white include: the district trying to take more land that also call the Luna property home. sand. than they need for the project; the petition “I spend all my time out there because Then, in the 1960s, when the U.S. Army submitted by SFWMD attorneys in this case I don’t like to live around a lot of people,” $80.00 Corps of Engineers channelized the Kissim- does not match the resolution passed by the SFWMD governing board; the appraisal of she told her attorney, Tim Wright, during her mee there was no more swimming or frol- time on the witness stand. “I don’t like to be A/C Service Call icking on the sandbars in the middle of the the property was fl awed; and, the property river. was not surveyed. confi ned. I like to open my door and see the * Free Estimates “It was just nasty,” testifi ed Bonnie Luna “Any of these errors are suffi cient for dis- world.” missal of this case,” said Orlando-based at- Byars. “You couldn’t swim in it and you * Service price match couldn’t fi sh in it.” torney Bruce Harris, who represents Bonnie Archery contest planned The testimony came about as part of a con- Luna Byars, in earlier trial proceedings. The Glades County 4-H 3D Archery guarantee tinuing trial (case number 2012CA000251) The Luna family is willing to grant the Contest will be Aug. 24, at Fisheating in which the South Florida Water Manage- district easements across their properties, Creek Outpost. 4-H registration is $18 per * We will match every ment District (SFWMD) is trying to take 373 but the SFWMD wants to take about 263 archer. Participants must be a member of competitor’s price acres of property belonging to the Luna fam- acres in fee simple. This means the district a 4-H Club, 4-H Archery Club, 4-H Shoot- ily. The district says it needs the property for would own the property outright and could ing Sports Club, or a County 4-H Shooting the Kissimmee River Restoration Project that do whatever it wants with the land. Sports Program where during the club will return the river to its natural, meander- Mr. Harris has also pointed out during year they have received archery instruc- Echols Now tion from a certifi ed Florida 4-H Archery Instructor. There will also be an open- shoot category with a registration fee of Offers A/C & $20. Registration deadline is Aug. 16. For more information, contact the Glades County Extension Offi ce at 863-946-0244. Refrigeration

Special to the Glades County Democrat Summer Youth Employment Lorie Ward, Glades County Property Appraiser, presents Moore Haven High School graduate Akkua Hallback with a certiﬁ cate of appreciation as a partic- ipant in the Southwest Florida Works Summer Youth Employment Program. “It was a pleasure working with Akkua this summer and I am conﬁ dent that he will be successful this fall as he attends the University of West Alabama.” 14 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee August 8, 2013

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Employment Employment Employment Employment Computer/ Public Notice Public Notice Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Supplies TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Computer - Slow? Pop- IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BURGER KING IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, MOTOR EQUIPMENT FLORIDA We are currently ups? Complete Clean CIVIL ACTION FLORIDA OPERATOR II $35 Reprogram $55 By CASE NO.: 26-2009-CA-001350 CIVIL ACTION REGIONAL DRIVER hiring assistant CASE NO.: 09-00055 Pahokee, FL. Professional! Why pay Campers/RVs WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Walpole is looking for a regional Class A $13.57/Hr. managers. more? Call Tony Plaintiff, CITIBANK NA, AS TRUSTEE FOR 6:30am-5:00pm, Please apply at your VS. WAMU SERIES 2007-11E4 TRUST, company CDL driver with a minimum of 863-517-2782 If we Wanted all Travel FAISAL SHAFIULLAH, et al, Plaintiff, two years driving experience and a clean Tue-Fri local Burger King can’t fi x it, you don’t Trailers, Motor Homes Defendants vs. restaurant or email pay!. JILLIAN SANTIESTEBAN, et al, driving record. and Fifth Wheels. Any NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED Defendant(s). Operates moderately your resume to: Condition, Cash paid FORECLOSURE SALE complex large vehicles NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE bkrichard@ Furniture on the spot. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursu- & less complex public Call 941-347-7171 ant to an Order Rescheduling Fo r e - ant to an Order Rescheduling Fore- Our package includes: 401K, paid training, works const & maint royalsinc.com closure Sale dated July 18, 2013, and closure Sale dated July 10, 2013, and BUNK BEDS - Like new, entered in Case NO. 26-2009- entered in Case No. 09-00055 of the safety bonuses, paid vacations, professional equip; mows right-of- 2 yrs old, dark wood, at- CA-001350 of the Circuit Court of the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judi- ways, cuts back vege- TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and cial Circuit in and for Glades County, uniforms, uniform cleaning service, boot tached dresser/desk, for HENDRY County, Florida wherein Florida in which Citibank NA, as trus- tation; drives/operates Orig. cost $1800, asking WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, is the tee for WAMU Series 2007-HE4 program & more! a trash truck; fl ags traf- $600. Call (863)233-9628 Plaintiff and FAISAL SHAFIULLAH; Trust, is the Plaintiff and Ethan San- THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF FAISAL tiesteban, Luis Santiesteban, Source fi c; patches roads; in- SHAFIULLAH N/K/A JOHN DOE; VIL- Mortgage, Inc” are defendants, the spects/maintains RAILROAD LAS AT LAKE SHORE HOA, INC.; are Glades County Clerk of the Circuit equipment for safe op- the Defendants. The Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best CONDUCTORS Public Notice Court will, sell to the highest and bidder for cash in/on the front steps EOE/DFWP eration; & other duties. best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF of the Glade County Courthouse, 500 Requires: min. of six $20.73 per Hour THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE Avenue J, Moore Haven, Florida IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR 33471, in Glades County, Florida on (6) mos. of exp in the US SUGAR TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY the 15th day of August, 2013, the Call Cassie at (800) 741-6500 operation of large mo- Clewiston, Florida IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COR- following described property as set bile or construction FLORIDA NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH forth in said Final Judgment of Fore- or apply online www.walpoleinc.com Apartments CIVIL DIVISION SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at closure: equip; must be able to These are Seasonal Case #: 2013-CA-000367 11:00AM, on the 11th day of Sep- LOT 7, OF RIVERVIEW, AC- lift 50 lbs; valid FL driv- BELLE GLADE - 661 SE tember, 2013, the following de- CORDING TO THE PLAT Positions lasting JPMorgan Chase Bank, scribed property as set forth in said THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN Employment Employment er’s license. Must ob- Seven Months. 4th St., 2BR, 1BA, with National Association Final Judgment: PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 128,OF Full Time Full Time tain a FL Class B CDL lg, bonus rm. that can Plaintiff, LOT 24, VILLAS AT LAKE THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF Must have previous -vs- SHORE, ACCORDING TO THE GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA. Permit w/Air Brakes En- RR Experience. be used as 3rd br., Juan Miguel Montes De Oca PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN A/K/A 2155 RIVERSIDE DR, dorsement within 90 Central Air, W/D hook- a/k/a Juan De Oca and PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 199, OF MOOREHAVEN, FL 33471 UTILITY LINE UTILITY LINE Oralia Medina Montes De Oca THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF Any person claiming an interest in days of hire and a FL EMAIL RESUME up. 305-487-2850. a/k/a Ora Montes De Oca, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA the surplus from, the sale, if any, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III other than the property owner as of Class B CDL within 180 OR APPLY ONLINE Husband and Wife, et. al. A/K/A 492 LOPEZ PLACE, SUPERVISOR Belle Glade, FL. Defendant(s). CLEWISTON, FL 33440 the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le days. Visit [email protected] Any person claiming an interest in a claim within 60 days after the sale. Belle Glade, FL. $17.20/Hr. Houses - Rent $46,681/Yr. www.pbcgov.jobs for www.ussugar.com NOTICE OF ACTION the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- Dated in Glades County, Florida this 7:00am-3:30pm, job description and to FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS- er than the property owner as of the 26th day of July, 2013. 7:00am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri M. Haven Furnished or PROPERTY date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a Clerk of the Circuit Court Mon-Fri apply online. May sub- Unfurnished claim within sixty (60) days after the Glades County, Florida mit scannable applica- TO: Juan Miguel Montes De Oca sale. BY: Tina Espinosa Directs a crew & par- 2BR/1 BA Double lot, a/k/a Juan De Oca; ADDRESS UN- WITNESS MY HAND and the seal Deputy Clerk Assigns, supervises & tion/resume with any fenced yard, car port, KNOWN BUT WHOSE LAST KNOW of this Court on July 23, 2013. If you are a person with a disability ticipates in the installa- Veteran’s Preference ADDRESS IS: 4025 Albany Road, La- Barbara S. Sutler who needs any accommodation in coordinates the work of tion & maint. of new tile. $675 mo. belle, FL 33935 and Oralia Medina Clerk of the Circuit Court order to participate its a court pro- documentation to Palm Lrg. 3BR/2 BA Block Montes De Oca a/k/a Ora Montes De By: /s/ J. Bevis ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost a Utility Line Crew Chief water/wastewater lines, Deputy Clerk to you, to the provision of certain as- Beach County Human house. Tile fl oors on Oca; ADDRESS UNKNOWN BUT and crew in the con- valves & hydrants. Re- WHOSE LAST KNOW ADDRESS IS: Ronald R Wolfe & Associates, P.L. sistance, Please contact the Adminis- Resources, 100 Austra- double lot. $825 mo. 4025 Albany Road, Labelle, FL 33935 P.O. Box 25018 trative Services Manager, whose struction, installation, stores sidewalks, roads offi ce is located at Charlotte County lian Avenue #300, Business Lrg. 1BR/1BA mobile Tampa, Florida 336225018 repair and maintenance Residence unknown, if living, in- PO9 I 16176 WELLSLPS-SPECFHLMC- Justice Center, 350 E. Marion Ave., & landscaping; installs/ West Palm Beach, Flori- Punta Garde, FL 33950 and whose of wastewater collec- maintains gravity sew- Opportunities home, $425 mo. cluding any unknown spouse of R-nrodrig.ucz-Team 1 - F091 16176 da 33406. Info 2BR/2 BA, $500 mo. the said Defendants, if either has **Sec Americans with telephone number is (941)637-2281, tion/water distribution ers, service laterals, remarried and if either or both of Disabilities Act within two (2) working days of re- 561/616-6888 Fax. NOTICE In accordance with the Americans ceipt of this notice; if you are hear- sys. Handles employee/ manholes, force mains Call (863) 509-0096 said Defendants are dead, their re- customer complaints; 561/616-6893 (No e- spective unknown heirs, devisees, with Disabilities Act, persons ing or voice impaired, call & automatic air relief mail applications/re- grantees, assignees, creditors, li- needing a special accommodation l-800-955-8771. To fi le response issues disciplinary ac- Independent Newspapers enors, and trustees, and all other to participate in this proceeding please contact Glades County Clerk valves. Investigates sumes accepted). Ap- should contact the Deputy Court of Court, P.O. Box 10, Moorehaven, tions; recommends will never accept any ad- persons claiming by, through, un- Administrator whose offi ce is lo- complaints of poor wa- der, or against the named Defen- FL, 35471. staff hires, promotions plications / resumes vertisement that is illegal cated at Lee County Justice Cen- 449183 GCD 8/1,8/2013 ter pressure; operates must include Job ID or considered fraudulent. dant(s) and such of the ter, Room 3112, 1700 Monroe and terminations. Re- excavating equip. & aforementioned unknown Defen- Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, number, and will be ac- In all cases of ques- dants and such of the aforemen- telephone number quires: HS diploma tioned unknown Defendants as IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE power tools. Requires: cepted no later than (81.3) 335-2299; 1-800-955-8771 TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT /GED; min. of seven (7) tionable value, such as may be infants, incompetents or (TDD), or 1-800-955-8770 (v), via HS diploma/GED, min. 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 16, promises of guaranteed otherwise not sui juris. Florida Relay Service, not later IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, years of exp. in heavy of four (4) yrs. of exp. Mobile Home Sale than seven (7) days prior to this FLORIDA 2013 EO/AA M/F/D/V income from work-at- YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an proceeding. FAMILY DIVISION construction / mainte- in the construction, CASE NO. 13-DR-119 (DFWP) home programs - if it 28x80 doublewide, action has been commenced to fore- 448896 CN 8/1,8/2013 nance of sanitary lift maintenance & repair close a mortgage on the following sounds too good to be 4br, 2 bath on 1/2 acre IN RE: CARLOS MARTINEZ, stations, water/waste- of water distribution / real property, lying and being and PUBLIC NOTICE water lines & related true, chances are that it lot in Horseshoe Acres situated in Hendry County, Florida, Petitioner, wastewater collection more particularly described as fol- NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TIMS TOW- vs. equip. including two (2) is. If you have questions off of Hwy 80. Only lows: ING & RECOVERY gives Notice of Fore- YADIRA L. ZUNIGA, systems, including two or doubts about any ad $54,900 with $5,500 closure of Lien and intent to sell these Respondent, years of supervisory (2) years of supervisory vehicles on 08/23/2013, 10:00 am at 74 on these pages, we ad- down. You must have a LOT 18, BLOCK 2150, FORT LA- S. INDUSTRIAL LOOP, LABELLE, FL exp. Must possess valid BELLE UNIT 4, A SUBDIVISION, PAULA TOVA, exp. Must possess valid 33935, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of Third Party Respondent/ FL Class A CDL, valid FL vise that before respond- credit score of 600 or ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE- the Florida Statutes. TIMS TOWING & FL Class A CDL, valid THREE MECHANICS/ ing or sending money more. Call OF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK RECOVERY reserves the right to accept Grandmother.) Level 3 Water Distribu- FL. Level 3 Water Dis- 3, PAGE 86, PUBLIC RECORDS OF or reject any and/or all bids. tion License AND FL C HEAVY FARM ahead of time, you check 863-677-1114 or HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR tribution License AND EQUIPMENT with the Better Business 863-983-4663 1997 FORD PETITION TO DETERMINE Wastewater Collection FL C Wastewater Col- more commonly known as 4025 Al- 2FTDF0720VCA05397 PATERNITY Bureau at 772-878-2010 bany Road, Labelle, FL 33935 2003 CHEVROLET Certifi cation/WUD rec- lection Certifi cation . 2G1WF52E739252085 TO: Yadira L. Zuniga, $22.88 PER HOUR, for previous complaints. Used doublewide, 3br, 1997 NISSAN ognized equivalent. /WUD recognized This action has been fi led against 1550 Old US Hwy 27, EXTENSIVE OT 2 bath Zone II for JN1CA21D6VT816310 Clewiston, FL 3340 Must be able to lift 80 equivalent. Must be you and you are required to serve a 449677 CN 8/8/2013 lbs. Visit Majority of work Some 800 and 900 tele- Glades County only cop[y of your written defense, if any, able to lift 80 lbs. Visit upon SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action EAST of Clewiston phone numbers may re- $31,900 includes setup PUBLIC NOTICE has been fi led against you and that www.pbcgov.jobs for www.pbcgov.jobs for LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose quire an extra charge, as and a/c. Call Jody at address is 2424 North Federal High- you are required to serve a copy of job description and to To Whom it May Concern, your written defenses, if any, to it job description and to * Experience with well as long distance toll way, Suite 360, Boca Raton, FL The Glades County Sheriff’s Offi ce apply online. May sub- 863-675-1580 33431, within thirty (30) days after on, Carlos Martinez or his attorney, apply online. May sub- has found and impounded a horse whose address is 1617 Hendry St. # mit scannable applica- trucks, farm machinery costs. We will do our best the fi rst publication of this notice and from the Muse area. Please con- mit scannable applica- fi le the original with the clerk of this 311, Ft. Myers, FL 33901, on or be- tion/resume with any and other diesel to alert our reader of Zone II doublewide, tact Sergeant David Hardin at fore (date}, before service on Peti- tion/resume with any Court either before service on Plain- 863-946-1600 if you have any in- equipment. these charges in the ads, 3br, 2 bath for Glades tiff’s attorney or immediately there tioner or immediately thereafter. If Veteran’s Preference Veteran’s Preference formation or to retrieve the horse. you fail to do so, a default may be but occasionally we may County or Highlands after; otherwise a default will be en- 449403 GCD 8/8 & 8/15/2013 documentation to Palm documentation to Palm tered against you for the relief de- entered against you for the relief de- * Perform engine, not be aware of the County only. $33,900 manded in the Complaint. manded in the petition. Beach County Human Beach County Human LEGAL NOTICE Copies of all court documents in transmission, drive charges. Therefore, if includes setup, a/c, WITNESS my hand and seal of this Resources, 100 Austra- Resources, 100 Austra- Court on the 1st day of August, this case, including orders, are train, brakes, chassis, you call a number out of skirting and steps. The following vehicle will be sold at available at the Clerk of the Circuit lian Avenue #300, lian Avenue #300, 2013. diagnosis and repairs BARBARA S. BUTLER public auction on August 19th, 2013 Court’s offi ce. You may review these West Palm Beach, Flori- your area, use caution. Home is in excellent at 10 am @ Clewiston Towing 600 E documents upon request. West Palm Beach, Flori- on cane harvesting and condition with new met- Circuit and County Courts da 33406 Info da 33406 Info By: S. Miller Sugarland Hwy Clewiston Fl 33440: You must keep the Clerk of the Cir- 561/616-6888 Fax industrial equipment. al roof. 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NOTICE OF BUDGET WORKSHOP HENDRY COUNTY LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF WORKSHOP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT The Board of Supervisors for the Port LaBelle Community Development Dis- REVISIONS Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes trict has scheduled a Budget Workshop for August 19, 2013, at 5:30 PM at the District offi ce located at 3293 Dellwood Terrace, Port LaBelle. Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Local Planning Agency (LPA) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the TC 10L, LLC, the holder of the follow- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the will hold a workshop on August 28th beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Hendry ing certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued The public is invited to attend this meeting. County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 East Hickpoochee Avenue, The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property Nancy Imhoff LaBelle, Florida, for the purpose of discussing revisions to the Economic De- name in which it was assessed are as follows: and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: Chairman velopment Element in the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan. 449675 CN/CB 8/8 & 8/15/2013 CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN The meeting is open to the public. If a person decides to appeal any deci- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED sion made by the Hendry County LPA with respect to any matter discussed 1136 2010 1224331-010000L0010 Silvya Hinojosa 2595 2009 1214334-010000Q0280 TN Hill PUBLIC NOTICE at such meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for c/o Tasha Hill-Henry such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the The Southeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest Notice is hereby given that the Clewiston City Commission will hold a PUB- proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence ¼ of Section 22, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Flori- Lots 36 and 37, Block Q, HARLEM ADDITION TO CLEWISTON, Hendry LIC HEARING at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2013 in the Commis- upon which the appeal is to be based. da, subject to an easement for an access road over the East 30 feet there- County, Florida according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, sion Chambers at City Hall, 115 W Ventura Avenue to consider the of. (Lot 8, Block L, Pioneer Plantation, unrecorded subdivision.) Page 79, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. following: Orvell Howard, Chair Hendry County Local Planning Agency Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. •Variance requests from Clean Cuts LLC for lot area and lot width at 402 449681 CB/CN 8/8/2013 Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. East Trinidad and 414 East Sagamore Avenues All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All citizens and interested parties are encouraged to attend the P&Z Board NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED meeting and the City Commission public hearing. City Hall is wheelchair ac- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- cessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Accommodation re- Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s quests or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to a meeting. Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Please contact the city clerk’s offi ce at (863) 983-1484, extension 227, or NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the TC 10L, LLC, the holder of the follow- A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of September, 2013, FAX (863) 983-4055 for information or assistance. ing certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. 29th day of August, 2013. which is the 12th day of September, 2013. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. Dated this 31st day of July, 2013. CITY OF CLEWISTON name in which it was assessed are as follows: Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court Travis Reese CERT. NAME IN Hendry County, Florida Hendry County, Florida Community Development Director NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 448388 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 449618 CN/CB 8/8,15,22,29/2013 449680 CN 8/8/2013 3333 2010 2014329-01000410060 Sabitree Bhagwandin

Lots 15 and 16, BUSH SUBDIVISION of LaBelle, according to the plat NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED thereof recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 7, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the German American Capital Corp, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 2686 2008 1214334-01000050100 Daisy Bell Williams 3408 2010 2024329-05000080090 Ervin A Kelting Jr and 3130 2008 2024329-670000B0090 Mary Culliver Est A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the c/o Lois Gray Prof Bus Svc Kandis M Kelting c/o Brenda K Kendrick 29th day of August, 2013. Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. Lot 10, Block 5, HARLEM ADDITION NO. 4 TO CLEWISTON, according to Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 8, ANDREWS ADDITION TO LABELLE PARK Lot 17, Block B, Sunset Park Subdivision, according to the plat thereof, re- Barbara S. Butler the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 32, Public Records of SUBDIVISION, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book corded in Plat Book 2, Page 1, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Clerk of Circuit Court Hendry County, Florida. 1, Page 47, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Hendry County, Florida Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. 448397 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the German American Capital Corp., Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of September, 2013, A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the 29th day of August, 2013. to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description which is the 12th day of September, 2013. 29th day of August, 2013. Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: Dated this 31st day of July, 2013. Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler Clerk of Circuit Court CERT. NAME IN Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court Hendry County, Florida NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Hendry County, Florida Hendry County, Florida 448376 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 3431 2010 2024329-250000B0050 Daniel M. Vasquez 449621 CN/CB 8/8,15,22,29/2013 448393 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 Lot 5, Block B, CROSS-TIE MOBILE ESTATES, according to the plat thereof, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 103, Public Records of Hendry County, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Florida. Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the German American Capital Corp., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- CERT. NAME IN scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2743 2008 1214334-010000P0140 Daisy W. Hill A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of September, 2013, 3412 2010 2024329-12000110032 Dorothy Rose Rebele 2965 2009 2024329-670000B0230 Mary Culliver Est which is the 12th day of September, 2013. c/p Frank Williams c/o Brenda K. Kendrick Lot 22, Block P, HARLEM ADDITION TO CLEWISTON, according to the plat Dated this 31st day of July, 2013. thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 79, Public Records of Hendry Barbara S. Butler Lots 11 thru 14, Block 11, BELMONT SUBDIVISION, according to the plat Lot 26, Block B, SUNSET PARK SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof County, Florida. Clerk of Circuit Court thereof recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 9, Public Records of Hendry recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 1, Public Records of Hendry County, Flori- Hendry County, Florida County, Florida. da. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. 449624 CN/CB 8/8,15,22,29/2013 Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN & PERMITTING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING/INSPECTION All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTING A 12-FOOT WIDE TURN LANE scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s FROM SOUTHBOUND AND NORTHBOUND CR 835 TO THE Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 PROPOSED MAIN ENTRANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of September, 2013, IN HENDRY COUNTY Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 which is the 12th day of September, 2013. A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of September, 2013, A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of September, 2013, Dated this 31st day of July, 2013. RFQ No. 2013-24 which is the 12th day of September, 2013. which is the 12th day of September, 2013. Barbara S. Butler Dated this 31st day of July, 2013. Dated this 31st day of July, 2013. Clerk of Circuit Court Opening Date and Time: August 29, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m. Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler Hendry County, Florida Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court 449622 CN/CB 8/8,15,22,29/2013 Hendry County is seeking engineering fi rms interested in providing profes- Hendry County, Florida Hendry County, Florida sional services for constructing a 12 foot wide turn lane from southbound 449623 CN/CB 8/8,15,22,29/2013 449619 CN/CB 8/8,15,22,29/2013 and northbound CR 835 to the proposed main entrance of a commercial de- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED velopment known as Southeast Renewable Fuels in Hendry County, Florida. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Two fi rms will be selected, one for the design & permitting services and NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes one for the construction engineering/inspection services of the project. Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Firms submitting must have expertise in roadway and drainage design per- Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the German American Capital Corp, mitting services, and construction engineering/inspection services. The the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed County will not allow the same fi rm to perform the design & permitting ser- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the vices and the construction engineering/inspection services for this construc- following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: tion project. Proposers shall have all services available in-house or may thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property propose multiple fi rms, which have joined together to provide the various and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: CERT. NAME IN required disciplinary services in order to offer a complete submission. Indi- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED CERT. NAME IN viduals and fi rms properly registered in the State of Florida are encouraged CERT. NAME IN 3411 2010 2024329-12000100030 Dorothy Rose Rebele to submit their qualifi cations for consideration. All submittals (see Part IV, NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED c/o Frank Williams 2343 2009 1314433-A0000260000 Ismael Fernandez NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Submission Requirements) received in response to this RFQ will be reviewed 1960 2008 1254432-A0001760000 Luis D. & Marta Sardinas by a County Evaluation Committee. In order to be considered, submittals & Omar Fernandez Lot 6, Block 10, BELMONT SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof re- must be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the C. E. Hall corded in Plat Book 1, Page 9, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida The West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar- The South one-half of the East one-half of the South one-half of the South- Building (Clerk’s Offi ce) in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. east one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one- AND the East one-half of the following: Begin at the Northwest corner of Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle Florida by 2:00 p.m., August 29, 2013, at ter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section the Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter, Section 8, 31. Township 44 South, Range 33 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject quarter of Section 25, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of County, Florida. SUBJECT to a canal easement over and across the South Township 43 South, Range 29 East, Hendry County, Florida; thence East one or more witnesses. to an easement for an access road of the North 40 feet thereof. Subject 1120 feet to the Point-of-Beginning; thence South 72.03 feet to ditch; to an easement for an access road of the East 30 feet thereof. Also 30 feet thereof. SUBJECT to an easement for ingress, egress and utilities thence Easterly 200.59 feet; thence North 61.78 feet; thence West 200 known as Tract 6026, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, an unrecorded subdi- over and across the East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 561, MON- A copy of the Instructions and RFQ Documents can be obtained from the TURA RANCH ESTATES, an unrecorded subdivision. feet to the Point-of-Beginning. Hendry County Purchasing Offi ce, by email at jmcelhaney@hendryfl a.net or vision. by calling (863) 675-5220. Instructions and RFQ documents will be emailed Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. upon request. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFQ, or to All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. contract for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- submittals received as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s its entirety this RFQ, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of September, 2013, A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of September, 2013, Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks which is the 12th day of September, 2013. 29th day of August, 2013. Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. which is the 12th day of September, 2013. Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. Dated this 31st day of July, 2013. Dated this 31st day of July, 2013. Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler Karson Turner, Chairman Barbara S. Butler Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court Board of County Commissioners Hendry County, Florida Hendry County, Florida 449187 CN/CB 8/1,8,15,22/2013 Hendry County, Florida 448395 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 449616 CN/CB 8/8,15,22,29/2013 449620 CN/CB 8/8,15,22,29/2013 August 8, 2013 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 17

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2396 2009 1314433-A0003380000 Lou’s Properties Inc 4068 2008 4104329-06021940140 Ray A Flores 2362 2009 1314433-A0001350000 David & Yasmin K McGee 1310 2009 1134432-A0002010000 Ruth Mercedes Reynolds Remudo The South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northwest one- Lot 14, Block 2194, PORT LABELLE UNIT 6, according to the plat thereof The South one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one- The South one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one- quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 109, Public Records of Hendry County, quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 31, Township 44 South, Range 33 East, Hendry County, Florida. Florida Section 31, Township 44 South, Range 33 East, Hendry County, Florida. Section 13, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Also known as Tract 5865, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, an unrecorded Subject to an easement for an access road of the East 30 feet thereof. Subject to an easement for an access road of the East 30 feet thereof. subdivision. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to an easement for a drainage canal of the South 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 3069, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, an unrecorded Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Also known as Tract 5847, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, an unrecorded subdivision Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. subdivision. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 29th day of August, 2013. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 29th day of August, 2013. Barbara S. Butler Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of September, 2013, Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. Clerk of Circuit Court A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the which is the 12th day of September, 2013. Barbara S. Butler Hendry County, Florida 29th day of August, 2013. Dated this 31st day of July, 2013. Clerk of Circuit Court 448382 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. Barbara S. Butler Hendry County, Florida Barbara S. Butler Clerk of Circuit Court 448381 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 Clerk of Circuit Court Hendry County, Florida NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Hendry County, Florida 449614 CN/CB 8/8,15,22,29/2013 448380 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: CERT. NAME IN following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: CERT. NAME IN 1862 2008 1244432-A0000710000 Juan Perez and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED CERT. NAME IN 2056 2008 1264432-A0001950000 Ana Von Buren Wenzel The East one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northwest one- CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 4028 2008 4104329-060000D0010 Praim Gagraj & The North one-half of the West one-half of the North one-half of the Section 24, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. 2498 2009 1144334-A0000470200 Dwight Hatfi eld & Carrol C. Margha Mahabir Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest Subject to an easement for an access road of the North 40 feet thereof. Redish & Leroy Hare Est one-quarter of Section 26, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry Also known as Tract 5295, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, an unrecorded Tract D, Block 2196, PORT LABELLE UNIT 6, a subdivision according to County, Florida. Also known as Tract 293, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, subdivision. Begin at the Southwest corner of Section 14, Township 43 South, Range 34 the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 109, Public Records of an unrecorded subdivision. East, Hendry County, Florida; thence North 89 degrees 28’ 25” East, 390 Hendry County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. feet to Point of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 29’ 43” West, 158.66 Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. feet; thence North 89 degrees 29’ 24” East, 110 feet; thence South 00 Beginning at the Southwest corner of G-2, S 00 degrees 40’ 08” E, along Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. degrees 29’ 43” East 158.71 feet; thence South 89 degrees 28’ 25” West, East right-of-way of Birchwood PKY1013.9 feet to Point-of-Beginning; All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. 110 feet to Point of Beginning, Excluding Right of Way. thence S 68 degrees 15’ 26” E, 220 feet; thence S 32 degrees 48’ 48” E, All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. 220 feet to North right-of-way of Garden Road, West along right-of-way Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. on curve, delta 03 degrees14’56”, radius 4850 feet, length 275.01 feet to Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. point of compound curve to right, delta 90 degrees 06’ 50”, radius 46.36 scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 feet, length 72.92 feet to the East right-of-way of Birchwood PKY; thence Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. N 00 degrees 40’ 08” W, along East right-of-way 230 feet to the Point-of- A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the 29th day of August, 2013. Beginning. 29th day of August, 2013. Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. Barbara S. Butler scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Barbara S. Butler Clerk of Circuit Court Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Clerk of Circuit Court Hendry County, Florida A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of September, 2013, Hendry County, Florida 448371 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 which is the 12th day of September, 2013. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. 448374 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 Dated this 31st day of July, 2013. Barbara S. Butler Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Clerk of Circuit Court scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Hendry County, Florida Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes 449617 CN/CB 8/8,15,22,29/2013 A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes 29th day of August, 2013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the German American Capital Corp, following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Barbara S. Butler the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property Clerk of Circuit Court to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Hendry County, Florida of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: 448378 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 CERT. NAME IN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued 802 2009 1274329-01000G10380 Leon + Isidora Gonzalez NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 3195 2010 1214334-01000130100 Leroy & Lynvetta A Myers and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION From the intersection of the North line of Section 9, Township 44 South, Range 29 East, Hendry County, Florida, with the centerline of SR 29, run Lot 26, Block 13, HARLEM ADDITION NO. 4, a subdivision according to CERT. NAME IN Notice is hereby given that pursuant to “The Water Rights Compact Among the plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 32, Public Records of South 03 degrees 45’ East along said centerline 2899.3 feet to the Point- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED of-Beginning; thence North 86 degrees 34’ East, 450 feet; thence South the Seminole Tribe of Florida, The State of Florida, and The South Florida Hendry County, Florida. 701 2009 1264329-02000020030 Larry Dewayne Perkins Est + Water Management District”, the 1st Amendment to the 27th Annual 03 degrees 45’ East, 50 feet; thence South 86 degrees 34’ West, 450 Dennis A Perkins feet; thence North 03 degrees 45’ West, 50 feet to the Point-of-Begin- Work Plan of the Seminole Tribe of Florida has been submitted to the Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. South Florida Water Management District (District). Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. ning. LESS the Westerly 50 feet for R/W of SR 29. Also known as Busi- The South one-half of the East one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of ness Lots 38 and 39, Section G-1, LABELLE RANCHETTES, an unrecorded the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter, less the South subdivision. The Seminole Tribe of Florida (Tribe), 6073 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. 25 feet and the East 20 feet for the road Right-of-way, Section 26, Town- 33024, has submitted, on July 19, 2013, the 1st Amendment to the 27th ship 43 South, Range 29 East, Hendry County, Florida. Being Lot B-13, Annual Work Plan. The Work Plan describes existing and proposed ac- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. LABELLE ACRES, an unrecorded subdivision. LESS the following: Begin- Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. tivities on Seminole land. The work proposed by the 1st Amendment to the scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s ning at a point 25 feet North of the Southeast corner of the East one-half 27th Annual Work Plan includes: Brighton Reservation - 1) Harney Pond Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the North- All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Road (60% Plans) Construction - the Tribe is proposing to widen Harney A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the east one-quarter, thence West 208.91 feet; thence North 208.71 feet; Pond Road to provide a center two-way left turn lane to improve access to 29th day of August, 2013. thence East 208.71 feet; thence S 208.71 feet to the Point-of-Beginning. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- the adjacent properties and side streets. The proposed drainage system Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. Section 26, Township 43 South, Range 29 East, a portion of that tract will use interconnected swales to provide water quality and will drain into Barbara S. Butler scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s also described as B-13, LABELLE ACRES, all lying and being in Hendry Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 existing outfall pipes and ditches located along the project site. 2) Danette Clerk of Circuit Court County, Florida. Bowers Home Site and Access (NWP) - construction of a 1.5-acre home site Hendry County, Florida A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the 29th day of August, 2013. located along Jones Road within the Brighton residential community area. 448392 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. 3) Drinking Water Wells (7 - 4”) for Cattle - the Tribe is proposing to con- Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Barbara S. Butler struct seven (7) drinking water (4”) wells and several feedlots in addition to seven (7) 40’ wide x 50’ long x 5’ deep cooling ponds. The Brighton Reser- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Clerk of Circuit Court All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Hendry County, Florida vation is located in Glades County, Township 40 South, Range 32 East; 448398 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 Township 39 South, Range 32 East; Township 39 South, Range 33 East; Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Township 38 South, Range 33 East. The Immokalee Reservation is located scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s in Collier County, Section 11, Township 47 South, Range 29 East. The Big NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry, the holder of the Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Cypress Reservation is located in Broward County, Township 48 South, following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of August, 2013, which is the Range 35 East, and, in Hendry County, Township 47 South, Ranges 32-34 thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property Grab a bargain from your How fast can your car 29th day of August, 2013. East. The Hollywood Reservation is located in Broward County, Townships and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: neighbor’s garage, attic, go? It can go even Dated this 17th day of July, 2013. 50-51 South, Range 41 East. Coconut Creek Tribal Trust Land is located in Barbara S. Butler Broward County, Section 18, Township 48 South, Range 42 East. CERT. NAME IN basement or closet in faster when you sell Clerk of Circuit Court NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED today’s classifieds. it in the classifieds. Hendry County, Florida Interested persons may comment upon the Work Plan or submit a written 1995 2009 1344432-A0000060000 Manuel & maritza Gonzalez 448385 CN/CB 7/25;8/1,8,15/2013 request for a copy of the Staff Report containing proposed agency action & Edgar Gonzalez regarding the Work Plan by writing to: Regulation Division, South Florida Water Management District, PO Box 24680, West Palm Beach, FL The West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quar- 33416-4680; such comments or requests must be received within 30 days ter of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section from the date of publication. 34, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the North 40 feet thereof. Also No further public notice will be provided regarding this Work Plan. A copy known as Tract 4392, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, an unrecorded subdi- of the Staff Report must be requested in order to remain advised of further vision proceedings. Substantially affected persons are entitled to request an Ad- ministrative Hearing regarding the proposed agency action by submitting a Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. written request therefore after reviewing the Staff Report. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. 449498 GCD 8/8/2013 All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Get a quick response to Join all the people who scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s any item you may be sell- Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 say, “I sold it in the A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of September, 2013, ing with a classified ad. classifieds.” which is the 12th day of September, 2013. Dated this 31st day of July, 2013. Barbara S. Butler It’s never too late to find Earn some extra cash. Clerk of Circuit Court the perfect gift. Look Sell your used items Hendry County, Florida 449615 CN/CB 8/8,15,22,29/2013 for it in the classifieds. in the classifieds 218 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee AugustMay 27, 8, 20102013 Woman accused of having sex with teen By Eric Kopp According to the detective’s report the woman was Okeechobee News well aware of the victim’s age. An Okeechobee woman is being held on bond in “I asked the victim if Jennifer ever told him not to the Glades County Jail after her arrest for allegedly hav- talk about having sex with her and he told me they ing sexual relations with a young boy. both knew it was against the law due to his age,” stat- Jennifer Marie Eastman, 34, U.S. 441 S.E., was ar- ed Sgt. Harris. rested Aug. 1 on a felony charge of lewd and lascivious Eastman was arrested in Okeechobee on a Glades battery on a person 12-16 years of age. She is being County warrant by Deputy Leland Schoonmaker from held on $50,000 bond. the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce. An arrest report by Detective Sergeant Steve Harris, The detective’s report also indicated that GCSO of the Glades County Sheriff’s Offi ce (GCSO), indicates Deputy Richard Ermeri handled the initial complaint Jennifer Marie the alleged abuse occurred this spring. in this case. Eastman Lehigh Acres man dies in crash on U.S. 27 GLADES COUNTY—A Lehigh Acres man front of the vehicle began to yaw to the of U.S. 27. The driver was ejected from the was killed in a one-vehicle accident on U.S. right,” according to the Florida Highway Pa- vehicle in the accident. Highway 27 in Glades County Monday after- trol report by Trooper T. Parks and homicide noon. investigator Cpl. R. Ellis. He was transported to Hendry Regional Lonnie Sampson, 33, was driving a 1976 The driver lost control of the vehicle, the Medial Center and died from his injuries, ac- AMC Jeep eastbound on U.S. 27 in the out- report continues. The Jeep left the roadway side lane around 5:17 p.m. “Suddenly the and overturned on the south grassy shoulder cording to the report.

fi ces in several Florida cities as well as sev- states the entire waterway is covered in die- SPILL eral other states. sel.” The investigation into just how the spill Continued From Page 1 It was not known as of newspaper dead- occurred is being handled by the Florida line what caused the spill, how much fuel Wildlife and Fresh Water Fish Commission Press Secretary Patrick Gillespie in Tallahas- (FWC). entered the waterway or if there was any see explained Wednesday morning, Aug. 7. The DEP report states that someone threat to wildlife or fi sh. He said the clean up will be handled by called in a report of a “diesel sheen ema- DEP’s offi ce in Fort Myers responded to SWS Environmental Services, which has of- nating from a vessel in Moore Haven. Caller the scene.

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The Property Appraiser will r. and Mrs. Arturo I. Morrell of send each property owner a No- Clewiston, are pleased to announce tice of Proposed Property Taxes Mthe marriage of their daughter, also known as a TRIM notice Carissa Danielle Morrell to Matthew Floyd (Truth in Millage) on Aug. 16. The Simmons, son of Mr. Floyd Simmons of Moore notice will contain the property’s Haven and Mrs. Karen Schmidt Simmons of value on Jan. 1, 2013, the millage Riverside, California. rates proposed by each local gov- The bride is the granddaughter of Ms. ernment, and an estimate of the Constance Wright, formerly of West Palm Beach, the late Mr. Dennis Gus Gostomski, amount of property taxes owed formerly of Moore Haven, and the late Mr. based on the proposed millage and Mrs. Arturo “Coco” and Perla Morrell rates. The date, time, and loca- of Clewiston. The groom is the grandson of tion of each local government’s Ms. Shirley Barone of San Jacinto, California, budget hearing will also be on Mr. Bill Schmidt of Riverside, California, Ms. the notice. This provides the Susan Turner of Groveland, Florida and the property owner the opportunity late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd and Betty Simmons of to attend the hearings and com- Frostproof, Fla. ment on the millage rates before The wedding took place at the beautiful ﬁ nal approval. Sentinel Beach in Yosemite National Park Lorie Ward asks that everyone in California on June 12, 2013 at 4 O’clock please review their notice care- in the afternoon. Miss Alicia Morrell, the fully. bride’s sister, was maid of honor, along with “It’s important for the property bridesmaid, Miss Heather Simmons, sister of Special to the Glades County Democrat/Laura Mathis owners to check to be sure they the groom, Mr. Nathan Simmons, the groom’s are receiving all of the exemp- brother, was the best man. Miss Haleigh The bride holds her A.A. Degree from Graham of Albuquerque, New Mexico, niece tions that they are entitled to. If Palm Beach State College and is seeking Youth Alive! of the groom, was the ﬂower girl and Mr. Alex her Bachelors in Radiology and Imaging they have concerns or questions Morrell, brother of the bride, was the ring The Youth Alive! Lock in held last weekened about the notice, I encourage at Edison State College. She is employed at First Baptist Baptist Church in Moore Ha- bearer. them give me a call or send me at John Perry Insurance in Clewiston. The ven attracted approximately 60 young people After returning from their honeymoon to an email. My door is always open groom is an engineer at South Central Florida from Moore Haven, Clewiston and Naples. Alaska, the couple now resides in Clewiston. Express Railroad in Clewiston. and I welcome their visits,” stated A quaint reception was held at the home of Ms. Ward. the bride’s parents on July 13, 2013. August 8, 2013 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 19

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Notice of Intended Agency Action Earn some extra cash. The South Florida Water Management District gives notice of its intent to issue the following permits modifi cations Sell your used items with transfers and transfers with conditions for lands formerly known as the McDaniel Ranch which lands in their entirety were located in Sections 1-27, 29-30, 34-36 Township 47 South, Range 33 East, Hendry County Florida, west of in the classifieds CR 837, south of the Deer Fence Canal bisected by CR 833. The permits result from the sale of properties such that the permits are requested in the name of the owner. No changes to the land use, irrigated acreage, crop types, Get a quick response to sources or allocation is requested. J. W. McDaniel Sr., Inc., 32800 CR833, Clewiston, Fl 33440 was issued permit any item you may be sell- 26-01061-W (application 130507-21) for the watering of 500 head of cattle with an annual allocation of 2.19 million gallons (0.1824 MG month) and Corrected Permit 26-00623-P (application 13057-18) for the remaining 3,980 acres ing with a classified ad. consisting of 408.9 acres of active agriculture, 3,551 acres of non-active agriculture, and approximately 20 acres of borrow pit. The following permits were issued or transferred for lands no longer owned by J. W. McDaniel Sr., Inc.: Permits 26-00623-P-02 (application 130507-10); 26-01141-W (application 130507-22); 26-01136-W (application It’s never too late to find 130507-11); 26-00707-W (application 130507-13) 26-00623-P-03 (application 130507-7); 26-01135-W (application the perfect gift. Look 130507-14); 26-00938-W (application 130507-16); 26-01142-W (application 130507-23). The Staff Report(s) and Notice of permit(s) modifi cation with transfer and transfer(s) setting forth the staff recom- for it in the classifieds. mendation regarding the permit, including proposed limiting conditions to provide reasonable assurances that the project meets SFWMD statutes and rules, can be obtained by contacting the Regulatory Records Management Sec- When you want some- tion, during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, Regulation Division, by telephone at 682-6911, by e-mail at thing sold, advertise in [email protected], or by accessing the Staff Report directly from the District’s website (www.sfwmd.gov) using the the classifieds. Application/Permit Search on the ePermitting page. The District’s proposed agency action as set forth in the Staff Report shall become fi nal unless a timely petition for an administrative hearing is fi led under Sections 120.569 and 120.57 of the Florida Statutes before the dead- Shop from a gift catalog line for fi ling a petition. that’s updated regulaly: As required by Sections 120.569(1), and 120.60(3), Fla. Stat., following is notice of the opportunities which may be available for administrative hearing or judicial review when the substantial interests of a party are determined by an the classifieds. agency. Please note that this Notice of Rights is not intended to provide legal advice. Not all the legal proceedings detailed below may be an applicable or appropriate remedy. You may wish to consult your attorney regarding your Your new car could be legal rights. A person whose substantial interests are or may be affected by the South Florida Water Management District’s in today’s paper. Have (SFWMD or District) action has the right to request an administrative hearing on that action pursuant to Sections you looked for it? 120.569 and 120.57, Fla. Stat. Persons seeking a hearing on a District decision which does or may determine their substantial interests shall fi le a petition for hearing with the District Clerk within 21 days of receipt of written notice of the decision, unless one of the following shorter time periods apply: 1) within 14 days of the notice of consolidated Your new home could be intent to grant or deny concurrently reviewed applications for environmental resource permits and use of sovereign in today’s paper. Have submerged lands pursuant to Section 373.427, Fla. Stat.; or 2) within 14 days of service of an Administrative Order pursuant to Subsection 373.119(1), Fla. Stat. “Receipt of written notice of agency decision” means receipt of either you looked for it? written notice through mail, or electronic mail, or posting that the District has or intends to take fi nal agency action, or publication of notice that the District has or intends to take fi nal agency action. Any person who receives written Your next job could be notice of a SFWMD decision and fails to fi le a written request for hearing within the timeframe described above waives the right to request a hearing on that decision. in today’s classifieds. Filing Instructions Did you look for it? The Petition must be fi led with the Offi ce of the District Clerk of the SFWMD. Filings with the District Clerk may be made by mail, hand-delivery or facsimile. Filings by e-mail will not be accepted. Any person wishing to receive a clerked copy with the date and time stamped must provide an additional copy. A petition for administrative hearing Grab a bargain from your is deemed fi led upon receipt during normal business hours by the District Clerk at SFWMD headquarters in neighbor’s garage, attic, West Palm Beach, Florida. Any document received by the offi ce of the SFWMD Clerk after 5:00 p.m. shall be fi led as of 8:00 a.m. on the next regular business day. Additional fi ling instructions are as follows: basement or closet in • Filings by mail must be addressed to the Offi ce of the SFWMD Clerk, P.O. Box today’s classifieds. 24680, West Palm Beach, Florida 33416. • Filings by hand-delivery must be delivered to the Offi ce of the SFWMD Clerk. Delivery of a petition to the SFWMD’s security desk does not constitute fi ling. To ensure proper How fast can your car fi ling, it will be necessary to request the SFWMD’s security offi cer to contact the Clerk’s offi ce. An employee of the SFWMD’s Clerk’s offi ce will receive and fi le the petition. go? It can go even • Filings by facsimile must be transmitted to the SFWMD Clerk’s Offi ce at (561) faster when you sell 682-6010. Pursuant to Subsections 28-106.104(7), (8) and (9), Fla. Admin. Code, a party who fi les a document it in the classifieds. by facsimile represents that the original physically signed document will be retained by that party for the duration of that proceeding and of any subsequent appeal or subsequent proceeding in that cause. Any party who elects to fi le any document by facsimile shall be responsible for any delay, disruption, or interruption of the electronic signals and accepts the full risk that the document may not be properly fi led with the clerk as a result. The fi ling Looking for a place to date for a document fi led by facsimile shall be the date the SFWMD Clerk receives the complete document. hang your hat? Look Initiation of an Administrative Hearing no further than the Pursuant to Rules 28-106.201 and 28-106.301, Fla. Admin. Code, initiation of an administrative hearing shall be made by written petition to the SFWMD in legible form and on 8 and 1/2 by 11 inch white paper. All petitions shall contain: classifieds. 1. Identifi cation of the action being contested, including the permit number, application number, District fi le number or any other SFWMD identifi cation number, if known. 2. The name, address and telephone number of the petitioner and petitioner’s representative, if any. Love the earth Recycle 3. An explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination. your used items by 4. A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the SFWMD’s decision. 5. A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate. selling them in the 6. A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specifi c facts the petitioner contends warrant classifieds. reversal or modifi cation of the SFWMD’s proposed action. 7. A statement of the specifi c rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modifi cation of the SFWMD’s proposed action. Buying a car? Look in 8. If disputed issues of material fact exist, the statement must also include an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specifi c rules or statutes. the classifieds. 9. A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action the petitioner wishes the SFWMD to Selling a car? Look in take with respect to the SFWMD’s proposed action. A person may fi le a request for an extension of time for fi ling a petition. The SFWMD may, for good cause, grant the the classifieds. request. Requests for extension of time must be fi led with the SFWMD prior to the deadline for fi ling a petition for hearing. Such requests for extension shall contain a certifi cate that the moving party has consulted with all other parties concerning the extension and that the SFWMD and any other parties agree to or oppose the extension. A How do you find a job timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for fi ling a petition until the request is in today’s competi- acted upon. If the District takes action with substantially different impacts on water resources from the notice of intended agen- tive market? In the cy decision, the persons who may be substantially affected shall have an additional point of entry pursuant to Rule employment section 28-106.111, Fla. Admin. Code, unless otherwise provided by law. Mediation of the classifieds The procedures for pursuing mediation are set forth in Section 120.573, Fla. Stat., and Rules 28-106.111 and 28-106.401-.405, Fla. Admin. Code. The SFWMD is not proposing mediation for this agency action under Section 120.573, Fla. Stat., at this time. When doing those chores RIGHT TO SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW is doing you in, it’s time Pursuant to Sections 120.60(3) and 120.68, Fla. Stat., a party who is adversely affected by fi nal SFWMD action may seek judicial review of the SFWMD’s fi nal decision by fi ling a notice of appeal pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate to look for a helper in Procedure 9.110 in the Fourth District Court of Appeal or in the appellate district where a party resides and fi ling a the classifieds. second copy of the notice with the SFWMD Clerk within 30 days of rendering of the fi nal SFWMD action. 449613 CN 8/8/2013 One man’s trash is Get a quick response to Join all the people who Find it faster. Sell it sooner another man’s treas- any item you may be sell- say, “I sold it in the in the classifieds ure. Turn your trash ing with a classified ad. classifieds.” to treasure with an Shop here first! ad in the classifieds. It’s never too late to find Earn some extra cash. The classified ads the perfect gift. Look Sell your used items for it in the classifieds. in the classifieds 220 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee AugustMay 27, 8, 20102013 Florida wet season rain is the most in 45 years July’s soaking of South Florida capped SFWMD Chief of the Water Control Opera- immediate area, representing 151 percent rains fall during the wet season, or approxi- the wettest start to the wet season since tions Bureau. “Our continual challenge with of average, or 3.11 inches above average mately 35 inches out of 52 inches. 1968, the South Florida Water Management heavy rainfall is balancing fl ood control for for the month. The lake stood at 15.86 feet • June is usually South Florida’s wettest District (SFWMD) reported Aug. 1. District 7.7 million residents while protecting the NGVD today. This is 2.09 feet higher than its month. meteorologists also reported the wettest region’s wildlife and natural systems, includ- historic average for this date. The U.S. Army • Since 1932, virtually all wet seasons April-through-July period on record in South ing the Everglades.” Corps of Engineers, which manages the lake have produced 2 to 4 feet of rainfall. Florida since 1932. District-wide, 10.36 inches of rain fell in level with input from stakeholders including • South Florida’s wet season has three “South Florida is saturated, leaving very July, representing 147 percent of average, or the district, has been making regulatory re- general phases: few places to move water as we work to 3.33 inches above average. All 16 counties leases. • Memorial Day weekend through July 4 in the district saw above-average rainfall for keep the system prepared for the peak of weekend, which are typically the wettest six the month, with the central portion of South South Florida weeks of the year. the hurricane season,” said Susan Sylvester, Florida, including • Early July through mid-August, which Lake Okeechobee, Wet Season Facts are hotter and often drier. receiving the highest • On average, South Florida’s wet season • Late August through October, which totals. begins around May 20 and ends around Oct. are characterized by highly variable rain- Early wet season 13, lasting for about 21 weeks. fall mainly due to tropical activity and cold rainfall topped re- • Typically, about two-thirds of annual fronts. corded amounts, including: • Wettest July since 2001; • Wettest June since 2005; • Combination of late May through July led to the wettest start to the wet season since 1968, or the wettest in 45 years; • Wettest April- through-July period on record in South Florida since 1932. Water Levels Following several months of above-average rainfall, water levels are currently at or above scheduled levels in key areas, such as some lakes in the Kissimmee region and the Ev- erglades Water Con- servation Areas. This included 9.15 inches of direct rainfall over Lake Okeechobee and its

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