Miss Harvest Queen to Be Crowned Army Corps Special to the Sun Lege Drive in Belle Glade

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EAA reservoir plan sent to Miss Harvest Queen to be crowned Army Corps Special to The Sun lege Drive in Belle Glade. Black Gold Jubilee festivities will include The Children’s Pageant’s will have competi- of Engineers Seven contestants will compete for the the following events. tions for the Tiny Division, Little Division, Mini April 7: ... Page 2 Harvest Queen and four for Jr. Harvest Queen Division and Tween Division on Saturday, April • Fishing tournament at Torry Island, off titles at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at the 7 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 17 N.W. Limits called for Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 S.W. Col- Ave. B in Belle Glade. See QUEEN — Page 6 on aquatic spraying ... Page 2 Gove Elementary School News ... Page 7

Photo by Cristina Lockhart Hojara Photo by Cristina Lockhart Hojara Photo by Cristina Lockhart Hojara Photo by Cristina Lockhart Hojara Rosenwald Caylin Dupree Elena Dingle Kadie Helvey Kamryn Kennedy Elementary School News ... Page 7 Lake Levels 13.81 feet Last Year: 12.46 feet Photo by Cristina Lockhart Hojara Photo by Cristina Lockhart Hojara Photo by Cristina Lockhart Hojara Source: South Florida Water Paige Potts Rachel Ruiz Sydney Arroyo Management District. Depth given in feet above sea level LORE Alliance spearheading tourism push ‘On the Town’ on Wednesday evening, March 28, See page 3 for information about to preview the latest installment how to contact this newspaper. episode premiere party well-attended See LORE — Page 4 bellegladesun.com (At right) Those attending the By Chris Felker VIP screening of South Flor- The Sun ida PBS’s “On the Town: The Glades” episode on Wednes- BELLE GLADE — A large day evening, March 28, were crowd of regional luminaries able to mingle with the show’s and ordinary people whose lo- host, producers and local po- cal livelihoods are the stars of a litical and business leaders new South Florida PBS “On the during a reception buffet fea- Town” episode gathered at the turing local delicacies and an Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center open bar. The Sun/Chris Felker The Cohen Chiropractic Group, PA BACK PAIN? NECK PAIN? ACCIDENTS? 241 S.E. 1st. St. Belle Glade, FL (Behind CVS) 561-996-9936 GladesInjuryCenter.com 2 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee April 5, 2018 EAA reservoir plan sent to Corps of Engineers By Katrina Elsken ration and achieve water quality standards. tor. “With a tentatively selected plan in hand INI Florida “After many months of hard work by dis- that sends needed clean water south, we Plans for the proposed Everglades Ag- trict staff, this is a momentous day for the urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ricultural Area reservoir continue to move future of the Everglades and for all who call make reviewing this project a top priority.” South Florida home,” said SFWMD Govern- forward. To read the full report or for modeling The South Florida Water Management ing Board Chairman Dan O’Keefe. “This agency has done its job and created a plan Search data and more information on the previously District (SFWMD) has submitted its plan to held public meetings, including agendas and build the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) that combines sound science with public Storage Reservoir for federal approval. If feedback to achieve the goals and objectives for the presentations, visitsfwmd.gov/eaareservoir. approved, the EAA reservoir will be built as of state law. It’s now up to our federal part- part of the congressionally approved Central ners to carry the momentum on southern Everglades Planning Project (CEPP). This storage.” change to the CEPP plans was submitted to Together with authorized projects, the the assistant secretary of the Army for civ- reservoir plan will send an annual average il works on March 26, in accordance with of approximately 370,000 additional acre- TRUTH state law. feet of clean water south to the Everglades. Before it is submitted to Congress for The water quality will be required to meet to About Lake Okeechobee authorization, the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- the nutrient levels set by the Department of neers must approve the plan and determine Environmental Protection. that it complies with federal law. Congres- The plan will also reduce the number A continuing series sional authorization is necessary to make of damaging discharge events from Lake the project eligible for federal funding. Okeechobee to the northern estuaries by Bbination with existing STAs and Flow The proposed EAA Storage Reservoir will 63 percent when used in conjunction with Equalization Basins (FEBs), such as the A-1 meet the goals set forth by the Florida Legis- authorized projects, according to SFWMD FEB, to achieve state water quality standards. lature when it passed Senate Bill 10 in 2017, reports. The reservoir will store 240,000 acre-feet of according to SFWMD officals: It will reduce The additional flows south to the Ever- water on the 10,100-acre site comprised of damaging discharges to the northern estuar- glades will be treated in a new 6,500-acre the district-owned A-2 parcel and lands to ies, deliver clean water for Everglades resto- Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) in com the west as identified in Senate Bill 10. The net increase in cost over the current- Limits called for on aquatic spraying ly authorized CEPP is $1.1 billion. The total cost of the authorized CEPP, with the addi- By Katrina Elsken sically muck. The sand that I can fish – and tion of the EAA reservoir is $3.17 billion. INI Florida I guided the first time when I was 13 years The reservoir plan was approved by the At the March 16 meeting of the County old – but all up the shoal was sand. SFWMD Governing Board on March 8 and Coalition for Responsible Management of “Today you fish the sand, you don’t see submitted to the Assistant Secretary of the Lake Okeechobee, Clewiston City Commis- sand. There is a black silt on that sand. You Army along with an independent peer review sioner Phillip Roland asked the board to step don’t see sand. You get back up in shallows, that found the plan to be technically sound. back in time with him as he shared memo- back in the Monkey Box, back off Harney After the project is funded by Congress, ries of Lake Okeechobee’s past. Pond; in there, you can see bottom, but it’s it will take about 8 years to complete – with “I am 24 years old and I get out of the not sand. There is something else on that three years estimated for engineering and service, and that’s 1964,” he began. sand. five years estimated for construction. “I’m fishing off the end of the reef out in “Today, we have lost our fishery around Some environmental groups initially op- front of Moonshine and I see this green glare Clewiston, there’s no fishery,” he said. posed the EAA reservoir alternative chosen on the water, and I don’t know what the hell “I went with a biologist the other day be- by SFWMD, but following approval by the it is. Florida Department of Environmental Reg- cause I had raised the devil with the girl who “I keep looking at it. So I ride out in my ulation, groups including the Everglades boat and to look at this green stuff, never is in charge of the spraying on the lake,” he Foundation, Audubon Florida, the Snook Special to INI Florida/SFWMD seen it on the lake. It was the first time I saw continued. and Gamefish Foundation, the Everglades These volumes comprise the Central a green algae bloom. “Her boss came down. We went out Trust, the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Everglades Planning Project Post Au- “Now this is before spraying, but my dad on the lake,” he said. “We went to an area Foundation and the J.N. “Ding” Darling thorization Change Report submitted had informed me in 1960 when I went in the called Coot Bay. I almost cried. It was solid Wildlife Society wrote a letter in support of today by SFWMD to the U.S. assistant service and the Kissimmee was cut in that mud bottom, floating tussocks of mud. the reservoir plan. secretary of the Army for civil works, year, and the Indian Prairie and the Harney “I did get them to agree to cut the old “The EAA Reservoir is one step closer to seeking federal authorization to build Pond, the triple canal system as they call it, trails that will help flush the bottom of the becoming a reality,” said Julie Wraithmell, the Everglades Agricultural Area Stor- that they had just ruined his lake – his lake, lake, but I am telling you the spraying that is Audubon Florida’s interim executive direc- age Reservoir. because he fished it seven times a week. going on the lake,” he said. “To think back, this is before any spraying was done on the lake. No spraying. When The spraying is destroying the habitat for I was 30 years old, there was no spraying the fisheries, he said. done on the lake. And then it starts with a Commissioner Roland asked the coali- four-boat operation run by the Corps of En- tion to support the resolution to limit spray- gineers. ing of non-native aquatic. “Then, go forward 10 years, and South “That resolution we adopted is asking Florida Water Management has taken over, them to spray three months out of the year, and it’s six boats. Six boats, spraying on the and not spray nine months out of the year,” lake. said Mr. Roland. “Today we have 20 boats, 20 boats spray- “Nine months out of the year, you have ing almost every day that they can get out bedding fish, whether it’s bass, specks, brim that the wind doesn’t stop them. “A sustained wind of 12 mph, they don’t or shellcracker.” spray. Mr. Roland asked the members of the “They spray most every day on that lake. coalition to take the resolution back to their “This is 20 boats spraying poison on that counties and for discussion. He also asked lake. If you cut a diagonal line across the the 16-county coalition to consider adoption lake, one part is sand, the other part is ba- of the resolution at a future meeting. April 5, 2018 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 3

Published by The Sun Hernandez held in Belle Glade shooting Serving Western Palm Beach County Since 1929 By Chris Felker of Main Street. His target, the Palm Beach O. Hernandez had pleaded guilty in 2015 The Sun County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) said, was a to conspiring to transfer a firearm and other To Reach Us 27-year-old man who’s been accused of do- charges, in connection with shipping guns to Address: c/o Okeechobee News. Oscar Hernandez Jr. of Belle Glade – who mestic violence in a past relationship with O. 107 SW 17th St. Ste D., Okeechobee, Fl 34974 was convicted three years ago of shipping a Massachusetts address connected to Aaron Hernandez’s girlfriend, with whom Hernan- Hernandez, and had been sentenced to two firearms to infamous former UF standout and dez was riding before his arrest. Website: bellegladesun.com New England Patriots player Aaron Hernan- years’ prison time and three years’ supervised He was arraigned in county court at Belle release. O. Hernandez was still on federal dez (to whom he’s not related) – was arrest- Glade the next day on felony charges of at- To Submit News probation from that case, the PBSO said. The Sun welcomes submissions from its readers. ed after he allegedly fired shots at another tempted first-degree murder, discharging a Opinions, calendar items, stories, ideas and photo- man outside a Belle Glade diner March 27. firearm from a vehicle and being in posses- Former Patriots tight end Hernandez was graphs are welcome. Call (863) 763-3134 to reach our According to case documents referenced sion of a firearm as a convicted felon. Circuit convicted that same year of killing Odin newsroom. Items may be mailed, faxed or emailed. on the Palm Beach County clerk’s web- Judge Peter Evans ordered that he be held Lloyd in North Attleboro, Mass., in June The deadline for all news items is 12 p.m. Mon- 2013, and given life in prison. In May 2017, day prior to the following Thursday's publication. site, sheriff’s deputies said O. Hernandez, without bond, found him indigent and ap- Email: [email protected] or fax 863-763-7949. 27, fired a shotgun from a car’s passenger pointed a public defender to represent him. the ex-player committed suicide in his cell, ...... window near Snapper’s, a restaurant on Dr. Hernandez is scheduled to appear in authorities said. His life has been the subject Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard just west court again on April 26. of TV movies since then.

To Place A Display Ad Call (863) 763-3134, deadline for all advertising Sun Spots is 12 p.m. Monday for the following Thursday's Pedestrian dies publication. Health workshops set Team, in recognition of National Crime Vic- E-mail: [email protected] tims’ Rights Week, will present an overview A free Educational Workshop will be held of the GreenDot Bystander Training at the as result of To Place A Classified Ad on Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26 from Belle Glade Library, 725 N.W. Fourrth St. in Call (877)353-2424 to place a classified advertise- 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the West County Senior Belle Glade, on Wednesday, April 11, at 10 ment from home. The deadline for all advertising Center, 2916 State Road 15 in Belle Glade. a.m. For information, contact Clarice Red- traffic accident is 12 p.m. Monday for the following Thursday's Participants can expect a lively, practical ding at 561-625-2560 or credding@pbcgov. publication. Special to The Sun and content-rich workshop to help make in- org Fax: 1-877-354-2424 formed health-related decisions. Worshops A pedestrian died from injuries sus- E-mail: [email protected] consists of four to six sessions with up to 15 tained in a traffice accident last Thursday, participants. For dates, times, and locations LORE to host free workshop March 29. Advertising Billing Department call 561-844-4220 ext. 1600 or 863-532-3099. The Lake Okeechobee Regional Eco- A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office E-mail: [email protected] nomic Alliance (LORE) will host the “Is (PBSO) news release stated that at 12:54 Financial literacy sessions Homeownership for Me?” workshop on a.m., a 2006 Chevy Silverado driven by To Start or Stop A Paper Thursday, April 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the The Glades Initiative, 141 S.E. Ave. C in Nan Nourn, 30, of Boca Raton was trav- Phone: (800) 282-8586 Belle Glade Library Civic Center, 725 N.W. eling southbound in the 1024 block of E-mail: [email protected] Belle Glade, is presenting a series of finan- Fourth St. in Belle Glade. The workshop is State Road 80 (South Main Street) in Belle The Sun is delivered by mail or subscribers on Thurs- cial literacy trainings in Spanish based on free. Refreshments will be served. day and is sold in racks and store locations in the the FDIC’s Money Smart program, designed Glade, within the outside lane of travel. Palm Beach County areas. to teach residents how to enhance their fi- Seeking sponsors and teams Filadelfo Gregorio Gomez, 49, of Belle Call (800)282-8586 to report a missed nancial skills and create positive banking re- Glade, attempted to cross SR 80 by run- newspaper or poor delivery. lationships. Classes will be held on Wednes- The City of South Bay is seeking volun- ning from east to west through traffic. The days and Fridays, April 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, teers and support for the Relay For Life of the front of the truck struck the Mr. Gomez. USPS 117920 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For information Glades. The team meeting will be held on It was reported that Mr. Gomez was contact Jose Zaragoza at 561-996-3310 or Thursday, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. transported to St. Mary’s Hospital where Published Weekly by Independent Newspa- email [email protected] at the Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hook- he later died as a result of his injuries. er Highway in Belle Glade. For information, pers, Inc. for $39.00 per year including tax. The accident was investigated by Periodical Class postage paid email Vicky Del Bosquez at delbosquezv@ Food Festival is April 8 southbaycity.com, or call 561-996-6751. PBSO investigator C. Doerr. The International Food Festival will be held at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church, 710 Publisher: Katrina Elsken S. Main St. in Belle Glade, with food booths, GED classes at West Tech Crime Stoppers games, raffles, and family fun on Sunday, West Tech Educational Center, 2625 N.W. Advertising: 863-763-3134 April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For informa- 16th Street in Belle Glade, offers ABE/GDE Special to The Sun E-mail: [email protected] tion, call 561-996-3870. classes Monday-Thursday and ESOL classes Monday-Thursday. Cost is $30. ABE/GED PALM BEACH COUNTY – Crime Stoppers We Pledge ... of Palm Beach County needs your help in • To operate this newspaper as a public trust. regulation will be Monday, April 16, through • To help our community become a better place to Adult yoga classes offered Friday, Apri 27, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. locating Herno Beauge, 22, black, male, 6 live and work, through our dedication to West Technical Education Center, 2625 and 2 to 8:30 p.m. feet tall, 160 pounds, black conscientious journalism. N.W. 16th St. in Belle Glade, is now accept- hair, brown eyes and mul- • To provide the information citizens need to make ing applications for an adult yoga class that PBSC to host lunch and learn tiple tattoos. their own intelligent decisions about public issues. will be starting on Monday, April 9 through His last known address • To report the news with honesty, accuracy, Wednesday, May 9. (Mondays and Wednes- Barry U. Social Work will be at the Palm objectivity, fearlessness and compassion. Beach State College, Room CRA 205, 1977 was on Southwest 13th • To use our opinion pages to facilitate community day) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register online at Street in Belle Glade. https://apm.activecommunities.com/ace- College Drive in Belle Glade, on Thursday, debate, not to dominate it with our own opinions. Beauge is wanted on a schools or call 561-829-4620. April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a lunch • To disclose our own conflicts of interest or felony warrant for charges potential conflicts to our readers. and learn event to discuss classes that will of violation of probation • To correct our errors and to give each correction LORE meeting set April 10 be offered. Questions about social work are Herno to the prominence it deserves. welcome. To apply, call 305-899-4765. For in- for a charge of burglary of Beauge • To provide a right Member of The Lake Okeechobee Regional Eco- formation email [email protected]. a dwelling. to reply to those nomic Alliance of Palm Beach County Inc. Anyone with informa- we write about. (LORE) board meeting will be held at Ca- tion is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at • To treat people with GED & ESOL classes offered reerSource, 1085 S. Main St. in Belle Glade, 800-458-TIPS (8477), or you can remain courtesy, respect and on Tuesday, April 10, at 3 p.m. Glades Central High School Adult Edu- compassion. cation is offering summer GED and ESOL anonymous by downloading the new app classes. Class starts April 30. Registration will “Connect & Protect,” “See Something Say GreenDot Bystander Training begin April 23. Contact Mitsie Henry-Johnson Something” for your Apple or Android smart- Palm Beach County’s Rockin’ Green Dot at 561-994-4413 for more information. phone. 4 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee April 5, 2018 School Accreditation Team invites public comment

WEST PALM BEACH — A team of as- A copy of the standards is available through Team leader is Deputy Will Stone from the decide whether the agency is to receive ac- sessors from the Commission for Florida the CFA website and can be accessed at Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Other credited status. School police’s accreditation Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will www.flaccreditation.org/standards.htm. team members are Lieutenant Mike O’Reilly is for three years. Verification by the team arrive on Tuesday, April 17, to examine all For more information regarding CFA or from the Naples Police Department and Offi- that school police meet the commission’s aspects of the Palm Beach County School for people wishing to offer written com- cer Jennifer DiMatteo-Bennett from the Port standards is part of a voluntary process to District Police Department’s policies and ments about the the school police’s ability to St. Lucie Police Department. gain or maintain accreditation – a a high- procedures, management, operations and meet the standards of accreditation, write to Once the commission’s assessors com- ly prized recognition of law enforcement support services, Chief Lawrence J. Leon CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL 32302, plete their review of the agency, they report professional excellence, Chief Lawrence J. has announced. or email to [email protected]. back to the full commission, which will then Leon said. The school police force has to comply The accreditation program manager for with approximately 260 standards in order the school police is Detective K. Clark. He Glades Central Class f 1973 plans 45th reunion in June to receive accredited status. Many of the said the assessment team is composed of standards are critical to life, health and safe- law enforcement practitioners from similar Calling all members of the Glades Central Class of 1973 for a 45th Class Reunion ty issues. agencies. The assessors will review written in June 2018. For information, contact Sharon Singleton at 561-996-7510 or 561-914- As part of the on-site assessment, agency materials; interview individuals; and visit 0592. or Cynthia Cosby at 561-996-1137 or 561-985-0430. The reunion will be held members and the general public are invited offices and other places where compliance in June 2018. to offer comments to the assessment team. can be witnessed. The CFA Assessment

“We’ve made significant progress.” nically we could include some content in aren’t in, this thing is going to crater. They LORE But his organization and its tourism the packages that you’re giving out to your need to say, hey, I’m in, and make a com- marketing arm, Discover the Palm Beaches guests to make them aware of what’s going mitment.” Continued From Page 1 (DTPB), have been working harder lately to on in this region. So we think what you’re Mr. Kolodz offered: help LORE, city governments in the Glades doing is great, and we want to ... copy it, so “We can help build a blueprint for you to of the show, which highlights many of the Tri-Cities (Belle Glade, Pahokee and South we can keep that momentum going.” execute against. We’ve got over 100 people Glades’ attractions. Bay), area tourism-related businesses and Mr. Kolodz said it starts with the steps underneath the TDC umbrella with different The audience included multiple city other stakeholders to attract more tourists, they’ve already taken: “Tourism Talks” disciplines, so we’ve got the skills and com- commissioners and staff members from the he said. They recently produced the 2018 meetings, which LORE board member and petencies, and right now we (the Tri-Cities) Glades Tri-Cities, Palm Beach County lead- version of “Discover the Palm Beaches: tourism chairman Chris Royal has been don’t have a plan. We’re kind of doing our ers, executives and staff, businesspeople, Official Visitors Guide,” and he noted that helping to coordinate, to make local officials own thing. We’ve got a fragmented model. chamber of commerce officials, media rep- perhaps next time, a separate one will be aware of the county help that is available; And our job as tourism leaders is to put to- resentatives, South Florida PBS executives produced for the Glades region. The two tourism assets being documented and prior- gether that blueprint ... and then this tour- and production staff and, of course, “On the tourism promotion leaders’ reason for com- itized; a “SWOT Analysis” completed – that ism committee once a quarter will meet and Town” host Frank Licari. Most members of ing to the LORE meeting March 13 specifi- stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportu- look at the progress we’re making against the Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic cally was to discuss how best to achieve the nities and Threats; the PBS “On the Town” that plan.” (LORE) Alliance Board of Directors were overall goal. Mr. Jergensen asked Mr. Kolodz episode finalized and made available coun- There were many other recommenda- also present. ty- and statewide; and recommendations tions, including forming a tourism commit- The retiring but never shy Roxanne Stein to talk about their recommendations. A few minutes into his presentation, LORE developed. All are done or in progress, he tee at the League of Cities; getting businesses of WPTV-Channel 5 and Fox 29 News act- said, suggesting that also each city needs to to help support tourism marketing; setting ed as mistress of ceremonies, welcoming board member Carolyn Villanueva of Florida Crystals raised the point that her company identify an individual, elected official or staff, up a cooperative advertising fund; investi- the crowd into the auditorium for the show who can focus on tourism development as gating grants available through Visit Florida; and not missing the chance to plug the WX- is already bringing thousands of tourists into the area during season. “Through our trade part of his job. Or give a commitment of designating the Pahokee and Belle Glade EL-Channel 42 and WPBT-Channel 2 part- money or support toward a centralized tour- chambers of commerce and the South Bay nership that constitutes South Florida PBS. association, we bring about 3,000 to 5,000 people to the Glades every harvest season. ism office. county campground as Visitor Information Ms. Stein’s last day on her TV news jobs was “So the next is ‘Formalize a Tourism Centers; and developing an overall tourism Friday, March 30, and she often was seen I don’t know how we extend that visit ... to expand on it, because we frequently get re- Steering Committee.’ And to some degree, marketing plan for the Glades. raising money on PBS’s behalf and will con- I’m kind of glad that the mayors and city The board enthusiastically endorsed the tinue to do that. She proudly noted that this quests after these groups have visited with us, ‘Well, what’s next? We want more. We managers aren’t here so I can speak a little county officials’ plans and pledged to move “On the Town” episode is the first one jointly candidly, because as I mentioned, if they forward on all fronts. produced by the two PBS stations’ merged want to go to see a vegetable harvest. We staffs and urged the audience to support want to go see the packinghouse. We want South Florida PBS. to take an airboat ride.’ So there’s a lot of The PBS show premiere party is one this interest already starting, and I just don’t more element in a push now being spear- know how we capitalize on that for this re- headed by the LORE Alliance to get more of gion to really take the next step together.” a share of the county’s huge tourism pie for These are the Raising Cane Sugar Tours, she the impoverished Glades region. explained, which U.S. Sugar also is involved At their meeting on Tuesday, March 13, a in, where the visitors are bused in and giv- quorum of the LORE Alliance board mem- en complimentary meals and packages of bers agreed in unison to embrace a leader- promotional materials. She added that she ship role in carving out a bigger piece of that already conducts tours herself on farms that tourism pie for the Glades. They’d just heard are not part of her company. a special presentation from the PBC Tourist Mr. Kolodz responded: “In my mind Development Council’s executive director, it’s called integrated marketing. I call Palm Glenn Jergensen, and Discover the Palm Beach County the Wikipedia of tourism Beaches executive Don Kolodz. assets, so whether you want to go to the While no one evinced any surprise at Mr. ocean or you want to see Morikami or the Jergensen’s report that the number of visi- Jupiter Lighthouse or go fishing on Lake tors to Palm Beach County has grown by Okeechobee, there’s so much to do. And 50 percent since 2011, hitting an estimated that increases length of stay but it also causes 7.9 million in 2017 – even outpacing Flori- people to come back because they discover da’s tourist growth of 29 percent over those things that they didn’t know were here. same years – there were no illusions in the “In front of you,” he went on, “is our of- The Sun/Chris Felker room about the Glades’ share (minuscule). ficial visitors’ guide. And that’s kind of an “On the Town” host Frank Licari (speaking from podium) took questions from Indeed, he did not even try to break down encyclopedia of everything there is to do in the audience after the screening March 28 at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center how many visited the Glades, saying simply, Palm Beach County. As an example, tech- in Belle Glade. April 5, 2018 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 5 (v. 5) I know that you seek Jesus who was gave His “great commission” to those who Refl ections from the Pulpit crucifi ed. He is not here, for He has risen.” followed: “Go therefore and make disciples The cup is half-full after all. The reason of all nations, baptizing them in the name of Easter: Not over - never During my academic experiences, many for hope and the affi rmation of what they the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy who were working on doctoral degrees had were led to believe has taken place. A call Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I over, after all! all of the requirements fi nished except for for action followed. “Go quickly and tell His have commanded you; and lo, I am with The Reverend Samuel S. their dissertations, They were known as the disciples that He has risen from the dead; you always, to the close of the age.” “ABD’s” and many never fi nished. there you will see Him. Lo, I have told you When something good happens we are Thomas, Ph. D.+ Unlike undergraduate programs, credits (v. 7).” Saint Martin’s Church, Clewiston called to respond; share our good news, expire after a given number of years in grad- When something good happens, we are help others fi nd what we have found, live a Is the glass half-empty or half-full? De- uate degree programs. I’ve met people who called to share, to act, to respond. The fear different and better life, act on the blessings pends on how you look at it. Either answer would tell me they’re working on fi nishing that overwhelmed them was now accompa- we receive. Jesus called His followers to act, is a possibility but is one choice better than but began to have credits expire; never fi n- nied with “great joy (v. 8)” and their call to but with a promise too; “I am with you al- the other? ishing because the requirements kept rising action was to share their good news, meet- ways, to the close of the age(v.20).” Yes! The Easter story is the reason for ing with His disciples. Jesus meets them and and rising when they did not meet deadlines. We can now have Jesus with us, He’s hope and affi rmation of our reasons to be- tells them Himself “Do not be afraid; go and The Easter story is about people who only a prayer away, He’s still with us when lieve. were at fi rst disappointed, over-whelmed, tell my brethren to go to Galilee and there we ask WWJD?, He’s with us when we look I share with persons whom I encoun- persecuted, and then something happened. they will see me (v. 10).” Now, doubts and ter those reasons for hope and the reasons The disciples and followers found out pessimism, negativity and despair have been to Him in diffi cult moments, He’s with us for optimism. One of my favorite stories is that it was all true. They had seen Jesus. On overcome. Some of Jesus’ enemies made ef- whenever we need Him. about a swimmer who attempted to swim the Easter sabbath, Matthew tells us (chap- forts to explain away what had happened; The glass is no longer half-empty or half- the English Channel, a distance of 17 miles. ter 28:1ff) that Mary Magdalene and the oth- their response was to “Tell people ‘His dis- full; it’s overfl owing with the living waters in After swimming 15 miles, the swimmer deer Mary went to see the tomb. It was guard- ciples came and stole Him away while we baptism and life. He has risen, the Lord has cided it was just too far and turned around ed but an earthquake moved the stone and were asleep’ (v. 13).” risen indeed! to swim back. Half-empty when it so easily the guards were afraid (v. 4). There was an Those who believed, though saw a ris- Freda Margaret Teaster could have been half-full! angel who told the women “Do not be afraid en Lord and not a dead body! Jesus spoke, Herrmann March 9, 1938 – April 3, 2018 Researchers fi nd American fl amingos are native to Florida CLEWISTON — Freda peacefully separated Special to INI Florida from this life on an ear- ly Spring morning and MIAMI — Since fl amingos were hunted is now asleep in Christ. to extinction by 1900, American fl amingos A smoky mountain (Phoenicopterus ruber) seen in Florida girl at heart, she was since that time were a conundrum. Should they be considered native species returning always ready to share to their historic range from breeding popu- with pride where she lations elsewhere? Are they escapees from was from and passed captive populations? those memories and A group of researchers that includes top ancestry on to her fam- scientists from Audubon Florida’s Everglades ily through the tradition Science Center put that question to rest in a of story-tellin’. Many of those stories included paper published in February by the Ameri- her experiences working at the Parkway Mar- can Ornithological Society. Modern searches ket in Gatlinburg, and of the life in Elkmont and analysis by researchers strongly indicate where she lived and worked as a caretaker for that fl amingos seen today in Florida should Mrs. Townsend, as well as her earlier mem- be considered a naturally occurring, native ories as a child spent in the mountains, and species to Florida. Long heralded as an icon long as she could she went back home to East of the Sunshine State, American fl amingos Tennessee to visit kin and share in homecom- seen in recent decades once were thought ings and Decoration Day. by many researchers to be simply escaped Even though her heart was big for Tennes- captive birds. The new study argues that see she spent the majority of her years here they are pioneers recolonizing their historic in Florida making it her permanent residence. range and should be considered part of Flor- She was previously employed by the Handy ida’s native fauna. store in Moore Haven and went on to work The research group analyzed historical for Hendry General (Regional) Hospital in evidence of American fl amingos in Flori- Clewiston in the business office including da from narrative accounts and museum holding the position of business manager for records and contrasted that information to a duration. sightings of the pink bird. They concluded Freda was predeceased by her mother, Josie Ownby Teaster; her father, Clifford C. that American fl amingos once occurred nat- Special to INI Florida/Audubon Society urally in large fl ocks in Florida prior to being Flamingos seen are pioneers recolonizing their historic range and should Teaster; her brother, Clifford C. Teaster; her extirpated by hunting in 1900. Observations be considered part of Florida’s native fauna, according to Florida Audubon brother, Clyde V. Teaster; and sister, Verl Mor- since 1950 add up to 500 observations of researchers. rison. fl amingos in Florida with an increase in fre- She is survived by her son, Gary L. Moore quency and fl ock size over time. American fl amingo in Florida.” and properly fund the management of our (Linda) of Clewiston; granddaughter, Wen- “The overwhelming record of evidence The special partnership between state national wildlife refuges. Wouldn’t it be a dy Walker (Robert, Jr.) of Deland; grand- support our conclusions that fl amingos are and federal agencies to restore America’s great economic boon to have fl amingos be son, Gary Leon Moore (Kendall); and two part of our native fauna,” said Dr. Jerry Lo- Everglades is the key to the future of the a common sight in the Florida Keys and Ev- great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Dylan of renz, state director of research for Audubon hundreds of wading birds that depend on erglades National Park like they were prior Clarksville, Tenn. Freda is also survived by her Florida. “The good news is that many habi- this ecosystem. Now it is also the key for to 1900?!” brothers, Von Teaster (Etheleen), and Rex tats we believe critical to the success of the the recovery of Florida’s long-lost icon, the The study was conducted by Stephen Teaster (Jean) of Seiverville, Tenn. species are already protected. Everglades American fl amingo. Dr. Lorenz, encouraged Whitman and Frank Ridgley from Zoo Mi- She will be laid to rest at Ridgelawn Cem- National Park along with southern Florida’s by the new fi ndings, said: “State and federal ami, Dr. Jerry Lorenz and Pete Frezza from etery in Clewiston, after a funeral at 1 p.m. complex of national wildlife refuges are the agencies have worked in tandem for years Audubon Florida’s Everglades Science Cen- on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Akin-Davis Funeral primary areas that supported fl amingos in to protect vital coastal wetlands and restore ter, Anne Maduro from Rookery Bay Nation- Home with Pastor Troy Ezell officiating. Visita- the past. Continuing restoration efforts in America’s Everglades. The fi ndings of this al Estuarine Research Reserve, Judd Pat- tion will be one hour before the service held at America’s Everglades to get the water right study should help convince policymakers terson from the National Park Service and the funeral home. for all of Florida’s iconic wading birds will to advance restoration efforts to rehydrate Antonio Pernas from Big Cypress National Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home also translate into a bright future for the Everglades National Park and Florida Bay Preserve. - Clewiston. 6 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee April 5, 2018

org/downloads. • Glades style food booths open from to 4 p.m. QUEEN April 13: 11:30 until ??? Food choices range from the • Art show will open from noon to 5 p.m. • Golf Tournament will tee off at 7:45 traditional, to Cajun, to Jamaican, to Mexi- • Corn and sweets cook-off contest will Continued From Page 1 p.m., the night golf tournament is a four per- can and yes.... even gator! be at 12:30 p.m. Judging will take place at son team - nine hole scramble. • Belle Glade Chamber Green Market 1 p.m. sharp. Canal Street North. Registration from 7-9 a.m. Tournament starts at 9 a.m. April 14: opens at noon. The green market is spon- • Children’s games will be from 1 to 4 April 8: • The 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run starts sored by the Belle Glade Chamber of Com- p.m. and rides from noon to 6 p.m. • Gospel sing at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist at the old Drawbridge Restaurant on Torry merce. It sells fresh vegetables including • Cornhole contest starts at 2 p.m. Regis- Church, 17 N.W. Ave. B in Belle Glade Island Road. Registration starts at 7 a.m. The corn, lettuce, romaine, celery, tomatoes, tration at 1 p.m. April 9: Walk/Run starts at 7:45 a.m. rice, pickles, homemade breads, jellies & • Entertainment on the Amphitheater • Photography contest deadline for sub- • Jubilee Parade line up is at 9 a.m. at the canned goods. stage will be Seven Bridges, an Eagles Trib- mitting photos by 5 p.m. Belle Glade Library on N.W. Fourth Street • Volleyball tournament: Captain’s meet- ute Band will perform at 5:30 p.m. followed • Selfie photos depicting “Life Around and starts at 10 a.m. ing at noon and the tournament starts at by Joe Diffie at 7:30 p.m. the Lake” deadline at 5 p.m. • Festival opens on Torry Island at 11:30 12:30 p.m. • Festivities will end with a fireworks dis- For entry forms visit blackgoldjubilee. a.m. • Local entertainment stage from noon play at 9 p.m.

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Special to The Sun tural areas. The students learned facts about • April 9-12: 4th-6th Grade Tutorial • April 26: Field trip to Dolly Hand, 9 a.m. owls and had a great experience working in • April 10 & 11: FSA ELA 3rd grade - noon, Ms. J. Smith Ms. St. Hilaire, Ms. J. small groups to build the houses. The Gar- • April 13: K-5 progress reports go home Gove Elementary Garden den Club members took notes to prepare in- • April 17 & 18: FSA ELA grades 4th, 5th Collins, Ms. Campbelland Ms. Shannon. formation guides to share with all of the stu- & 6th • April 26: Kindergarten field trip to Dolly Club builds homes for owls dents, staff and parents. Dr. Raid will return • April 18: PTO/SAC 5-6 p.m. Hand, 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. On March 28, the Gove Elementary Gar- in the near future to install the owl houses • April 24 & 25: FSA math grades 3rd & den Club collaborated with Glades Central around the school campus. 6th • April 26: Kindergarten & 1st grade FFA students and Dr. Richard Raid from the Coach Carril, our Spanish PE teacher, has • April 25: Kindergarten Round-Up 12:30- APTT Parent Meeting #3 5:30-7 p.m. University of Florida Research Lab to build already observed owls near the pavilion. We 2 p.m. four owl houses. hope to attract them to the new owl hous- • April 26: 2nd grade field trip to Dolly • April 26 & 27: FSA math grades 4th & Owls are a natural pest control in agricul- es. A special thanks to Gayle Zavala and the Hand, 9 a.m. - noon 5th Garden Club members for overseeing such an amazing activity. Upcoming Events… • April 5: 3rd-6th Grade Tutorial • April 5: Tech Safety Training for students • April 6: School Preven- tive Dental Program for pre-k students

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Your new car could be in today’s paper. Have you looked for it? Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Houses - Rent Your new home could be NOTICE OF WORKSHOP OF THE CENTRAL COUNTY in today’s paper. Have Owner Financing CITY OF SOUTH BAY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT you looked for it? Furnished, 1100 sq. ft., Advertisement for Invitation To Bid Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the Your next job could be 2br /1ba, 30ft. bulk Modernization of Parks and Recreational Facilities Lost Business headed water front, 55 Central County Water Control District will hold a workshop on in today’s classifieds. Bids for Modernization of Parks and Recreational Facilities must be submitted Wednesday, April 18, 2017 at 7:00pm at the district office, Did you look for it? Opportunities plus, Buckhead Ridge to the City of South Bay at the Office of the City Clerk, 335 SW 2nd Avenue, MINIATURE YORKIE, Turtle Cove, unit 62. South Bay, Florida 33493, by Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 4:00 PM and opened 475 S. Cabbage Palm Street. Grab a bargain from your Grey & White, female... $79K or rent $700/mo. immediately thereafter. Any bids received after the designated closing time will SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID NOTICE be returned unopened. neighbor’s garage, attic, My name is peanut and Call Van 772-519-0962 OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILI- The purpose of this Invitation To Bid is to seek service of a qualified, licensed basement or closet in I am lost. My mom and professional contractor to provide construction services to the City of South Bay TIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE DISTRICT CLERK’S OFFICE Independent Newspa- for the for Modernization of Parks and Recreational Facilities. today’s classifieds. dad miss me and are pers will never accept A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at AT (863)983-5797, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO very sad. If you find me any advertisement 10:00 AM at Commission Chambers 335 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493. THE ABOVE STATED DATE. there is a $200 reward. An original and five (5) copies of the bid, a total of six (6), plus 1 copy of CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT How fast can your car that is illegal or consid- the bid on CD in PDF format must be submitted in sealed envelopes/packages go? It can go even Please call 561-692- ered fraudulent. In all addressed to Jessica Figueroa, City Clerk, City of South Bay, Florida, and marked 5660 Modernization of Parks and Recreational Facilities. Proposers desiring 253379 CN 04/05/2018 faster when you sell cases of questionable information for use in preparing bids may obtain from the Clerk’s Office, 335 SW it in the classifieds. value, such as prom- 2nd Avenue, South Bay, Florida 33493, Telephone (561) 996- 6751 or copies of Public Notice the ITB NO: 2018 – 03; requirements may also be obtained by visiting the City’s NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY Miscellaneous ises of guaranteed website at www.southbaycity.com, The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive HENDRY COUNTY STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES Looking for a place to Notices income from work-at- PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM home programs - if it NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE any technicalities or irregularities therein. Contract award shall be made to the hang your hat? Look CLEWISTON TOWING & AUTO lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. Proposers may not withdraw their bid for no further than the sounds too good to SALVAGE gives Notice of Foreclosure a period of ninety (90) days from the date set for the opening thereof. Hendry County hereby announces that funds for Housing Assistance are Contractor Needed of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles Funding for this project is provided through Palm Beach County’s Department available from the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. Fund- classifieds. be true, chances are on 04/16//2018 10:00 a.m. at 600 of Housing & Economic Sustainability with funds provided by the U. S. Depart- ing for fiscal year 2016/2017 through fiscal year 2017/18 have been allocated that is licensed and that it is. If you have E. SUGARLAND HWY Clewiston, FL ment of Housing & Urban Development. This project requires compliance with from SHIP. Funds will be made available for first-time homebuyers’ assistance. insured to build a questions or doubts 33440-3213, pursuant to subsection the Davis-Bacon and Related Act whereby all laborers and mechanics are re- Hendry County will be hosting two homeowner orientations to explain the Love the earth Recycle 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. CLEW- quired to receive the prevailing wage rates as contained in the bid documents. program details and answer questions applicants may have. The first home- your used items by Preschool. about any ad on these ISTON TOWING & AUTO SALVAGE owner orientation will be conducted on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 5:30 Must be experienced pages, we advise that reserves the right to accept All MBE’s, WBE’s, SBE’s and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to participate pm at the Hendry County Extension Office, located at 1085 Pratt Boulevard, selling them in the in the project. LaBelle, FL 33975. The second homeowner orientation will be conducted on classifieds. with references or before responding or 2003 MITS Jessica Figueroa, City Clerk Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 5:30 pm at the Hendry County Annex Offices, portfolio of work sending money ahead 4A3AE55H63E064033 253148 CGS 4/5/2018 Janet B. Taylor Auditorium, 1100 S. Olympia Street, Clewiston, FL 33440. Individual applications for down payment assistance will be available begin- Buying a car? Look in completed. of time, you check 2013 CHRYSLER ning on Friday, April 27, 2018 through Friday, May 25, 2018 or until funds are with the Better Busi- 1C3CCBBB3DN656138 expended. The applications will be available on the Hendry County website the classifieds. Please send information ness Bureau at 772- Employment - Employment - and at the Hendry County Housing Department locations at 133 N. Bridge Selling a car? Look in to: P.O. Box 433, 2000 HONDA Street, LaBelle, Florida and 1100 S. Olympia Street Clewiston, Florida. Contact 878-2010 for previous 2HGEJ6615YH557209 Full Time Full Time the Hendry County Housing at 863-675-5297 or Sabrina.Gadson@hendryfla. the classifieds. Pahokee, Florida 33476 complaints. net for more information. The program does not reimburse for homes that or abidingfaith. 2002 TOYT has already been purchased. 4T1BE32K52U539683 The application period is for thirty (30) days, beginning Friday, April 27, 2018 How do you find a job [email protected] or until all funds have been expended. Applications will be available between in today’s competi- Some 800 and 900 2000 NISS the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All applications must be received by the Attention: Shirley or KR Mechanic for Ag Operations in Belle Glade, FL r esults! telephone numbers JN1CA31A6YT215995 Housing Department, 133 N. Bridge Street, LaBelle, Florida by 4:00 p.m. on tive market? In the may require an extra 253149 CN 4/5/2018 Competitive Salary + Benefits. Friday, May 25, 2018. employment section Minimum 3 years mechanic experience, ability Pick up/drop off time for the Clewiston office is as follows: Monday through of the classifieds charge, as well as long to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair diesel, gas Wednesday from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm and 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Thurs- distance toll costs. We engines, farm support systems, AC, basic day and Friday. Pick up/drop off times for the Labelle office is as follows: Monday through Wednesday 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Thursday and Friday When doing those chores will do our best to alert hydraulics, electric system. 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. our reader of these Call 561-924-4408 or Fax Resume 561-948-1128. All SHIP assistance recipients must agree to comply with all SHIP Program is doing you in, it’s time criteria and requirements as set forth in Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative to look for a helper in charges in the ads, but Code and are frequently modified and amended. The Hendry County Board occasionally we may READING A of County Commissioners reserves the right to close any program application the classifieds. not be aware of the period by Board resolution. Hendry County SHIP programs do not discrim- NEWSPAPER inate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, charges. Therefore, if sex, marital status, familial status, disability, age or any other protected classes. One man’s trash is you call a number out Hendry County Clerk of Court is seeking applications another man’s treas- HELPS YOU for Staff Accountant HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of your area, use cau- IS A FAIR HOUSING, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, ure. Turn your trash tion. AND DISABILITY ACCESSIBLE JURISDICTION to treasure with an Employment - UNDERSTAND 485015 CN/CB 3/22,29;4/5,12,19/2018 Staff Accountant job duties: ad in the classifieds. 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AVISO DE ELECCIONES GENERALES NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION AVISO DE ELECCIONES GENERALES INVITATION TO BID Yo, Ken Detzner, Secretario de Estado del Estado de la Florida, por el presente I, Ken Detzner, Secretary of State of the State of Florida, do hereby give HENDRY COUNTY HOUSING notice that a GENERAL ELECTION will be held in HENDRY County, State REHABILATION PROGRAM, Yo, Ken Detzner, Secretario de Estado del Estado de la Florida, por el notifico que se llevarán a cabo ELECCIONES GENERALES en el Condado de presente notifico que se llevarán a cabo ELECCIONES GENERALES en HENDRY, Estado de la Florida, el día SEIS de NOVIEMBRE de 2018 d. C., para of Florida, on the SIXTH Day of NOVEMBER, 2018, A.D., to fill or retain the Rehabilitation of Seven (7) Homes BID No. 2018-11 following offices: el Condado de GLADES, Estado de la Florida, el día SEIS de NOVIEM- determinar la ocupación o la retención de los siguientes cargos: BRE de 2018 d. C., para determinar la ocupación o la retención de los

United States Senator Hendry County invites interested contractors to submit bids to furnish all labor siguientes cargos: Senador de los Estados Unidos and materials to rehabilitate seven single family homes for its State Housing Representante ante el Congreso: distritos 25 Representative in Congress: District 25 Florida Cabinet - Governor Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Housing Rehabilitation Program. Home locations Gabinete de la Florida - Gobernador below: Senador de los Estados Unidos Gabinete de la Florida - Vicegobernador Florida Cabinet - Lieutenant Governor Representante ante el Congreso: distrito 17 Florida Cabinet - Attorney General Gabinete de la Florida - Procurador General • 1125 Carolina Ave. Clewiston, FL (Johnson) Gabinete de la Florida - Gobernador Gabinete de la Florida - Funcionario Principal de Finanzas Florida Cabinet - Chief Financial Officer Gabinete de la Florida - Vicegobernador Florida Cabinet - Commissioner of Agriculture • 718 Florida Ave. Clewiston, FL (Coleman) Gabinete de la Florida - Comisionado de Agricultura • 1134 Florida Ave. Clewiston, FL (Warren) Gabinete de la Florida - Procurador General Procurador del Estado: 20.º Circuito Judicial State Attorney: Judicial Circuit 20 Public Defender: Judicial Circuit 20 State Senator: District 28 • 716 Georgia Ave. Clewiston, FL (Williams) Gabinete de la Florida - Funcionario Principal de Finanzas Defensor Público: 20.º Circuito Judicial • 515 W Obispo Ave. Clewiston, FL (Summers) Gabinete de la Florida - Comisionado de Agricultura Senador estatal: distrito 28 State Representative: District 80 Circuit Judge, Twentieth Judicial Circuit: Groups 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 14, 17, 18, 23, • 1113 Kentucky Ave. Clewiston, FL (Watson-Small)-Rebid Procurador del Estado: 20.º Circuito Judicial Representante Estatal: distrito 80 • 4020 W Palomar Cir. LaBelle, FL (J. Scott)-Rebid Defensor Público: 20.º Circuito Judicial Juez del Circuito, 20.º Circuito Judicial: grupos 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 14, 17, 18, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 y 31 Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District: Seats 2 and 4 Senador Estatal: distrito 26 Port LaBelle Community Development District: Seats 1, 3 and 5 Sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry Representante Estatal: distrito 55 Distrito de Mejora de Servicios Municipales de Lehigh Acres: escaños 2 y 4 County, Florida, for “Hendry County “Housing Rehabilitation Program, Rehabil- Distrito de Desarrollo Comunitario de Port LaBelle: escaños 1, 3 y 5 Property Appraiser Juez del Circuito, 20.º Circuito Judicial: grupos 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 14, 17, School Board: Districts 3, 4 and 5 itation of Seven (7) Homes, BID No. 2018-11. In order to be considered, bids Junta Escolar: distritos 3, 4 y 5 must be received by the Board of County Commissioners, c/o the Clerk of the 18, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 y 31 Comisionado del Condado: distritos 2 y 4 County Commissioner: Districts 2 and 4 Distrito de Desarrollo Comunitario de Port LaBelle: escaños 1, 3 y 5 Hendry County Hospital Authority: Districts 2 and 4 Circuit Court, Attn: Barbara Butler, at the C.E. Hall Building, Room A-226, Hend- Autoridad del Hospital del Condado de Hendry: distritos 2 y 4 ry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by Juez del Condado: grupo 1 Distrito de Conservación de Tierra y Agua de Hendry: grupos 1, 2, 3 y 5 Hendry Soil and Water Conservation District: Groups 1, 2, 3 and 5 Junta Escolar: distritos 1, 4 y 5 484853 CN 4/5,26/2018 April 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., at which time all responses to this request will 484854 CN 4/5,26/2018 be recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses in accordance with all Comisionado del Condado: distritos 2 y 4 applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Distrito de Conservación de Tierra y Agua de Glades: grupos 2 y 5 Distrito de Control de Mosquitos de Moore Haven: escaños 1 y 2 A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained online at www. 484851 GCD 4/5,26/2018 hendryfla.net under the Public Information tab, or from the Hendry County Housing Department, located at 133 North Bridge St., LaBelle, Florida (for pick READING A NEWSPAPER... NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION up), or by calling (863) 675-5297. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LANDOWNERS I, Ken Detzner, Secretary of State of the State of Florida, do hereby give A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on April 12, 2018 at 11:00am EAST SHORE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT leads you to the notice that a GENERAL ELECTION will be held in GLADES County, State of at the Hendry County Housing Office Parking Lot located at 133 N Bridge St. best products Florida, on the SIXTH Day of NOVEMBER, 2018, A.D., to fill or retain the Labelle, FL 33935. This meeting will be followed by a Mandatory Walk- Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the landowners of East following offices: Through of each location. Shore Water Control District is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 18, 2018, and services. at 9:00 A.M., at the office of said District located at 2832 N. Main Street, Belle United States Senator This solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to Glade, Palm Beach County, Florida, for the purpose of: Representative in Congress: District 17 pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this Bid, or to contract Florida Cabinet - Governor for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all submittals 1. Electing one (1) Supervisor for a term of three (3) years. Florida Cabinet - Lieutenant Governor received as a result of this solicitation for any or no reason, or to cancel in part 2. Receiving annual reports and taking such action with respect thereto Florida Cabinet - Attorney General or in its entirety this Bid, if it is in the best interests of the County to do so. The as the landowners may determine, and; Florida Cabinet - Chief Financial Officer County May re-procure at the discretion of the Board. 3. Transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. Florida Cabinet - Commissioner of Agriculture State Attorney: Judicial Circuit 20 Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of the pro- If a person decides to appeal the decision of the Board of Supervisors with ceedings should contact the Hendry County Housing Manager: Sabrina Gadson respect to any matter considered at the meeting herein referred, he or she Public Defender: Judicial Circuit 20 at: (863) 675-5297. All requests shall be made at least forty-eight (48) hours in State Senator: District 26 advance. Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Hendry may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, State Representative: District 55 County shall seek out and encourage its approved contractors to employ W/ which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal Circuit Judge, Twentieth Judicial Circuit: Groups 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 14, 17, 18, 23, MBE and Section 3 businesses and individuals. is made. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 Port LaBelle Community Development District: Seats 1, 3 and 5 Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF County Judge: Group 1 EAST SHORE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT School Board: Districts 1, 4 and 5 Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar BY: /tlh/ Kenneth McDuffie, President County Commissioner: Districts 2 and 4 un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto com Myra Johnson al (863) 484846 SUN 3/29;4/5/2018 Glades Soil and Water Conservation District: Groups 2 and 5 675-5240. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Clewiston Planning and Zoning Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday April 9, 2018 in the The Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Clewiston, Florida will meet in the City Hall Commission Chambers, 115 West Commission Chambers at City Hall, 115 W Ventura Avenue. Included in the agenda will be the following request: Ventura Avenue, on Monday, Apri1 9, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the issue may be heard to consider the following: 1) A request from AutoZone for a vacation of easement located at 700 W Sugarland Hwy Clewiston, FL 33440 BEG 50 FT S OF NE COR OF NW 1/4-S 250 FT-W 125 FT-N 250 FT-E 125 FT TO POB lot for vacation of alleyway, the property is zoned A request from the Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. that certain property at 710 S W C Owen to be reviewed for change Commercial. of the Official Use District (Zoning) designation. The request is for change of the zoning from Residential Mobile Home Use District (RM-1) to Residental Multiple Family (R3). The parcels are shown on the map enclosed herein and are more particularly The City Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board and take described as follows: final action on this request on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Chambers.

All citizens and interested parties are encouraged to attend the P&Z Board meeting and the City Commission public hearing. 710 S W C OWEN AVE, CLEWISTON, FL 33440 Block 425 Lots 11 – 22, GPOC City Hall is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Accommodation requests or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s office at (863) 983-1484, extension 227, The City Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING in the City Hall Commission Chambers, 115 West Ventura Avenue, on or FAX (863) 983-4055 for information or assistance. The City of Clewiston is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Monday, October 15, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. All citizens are encouraged to attend these meetings and interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed request. If If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meet- any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at the meetings, such person may need ing, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, the person may need to ensure a verbatim to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and any evidence upon which record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. the appeal is to be based. Any inquiries regarding the hearing or any person requiring a special accommodation because of a disability or physical impairment, including speech or hearing impairments, should contact the Building Official’s Office at least I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Clewiston is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice at the front and rear entrances three (3) calendar days prior to the hearing. of City Hall, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times.

Travis Reese SUBJECT PROPERTIES CITY OF CLEWISTON Community Development Director Lots 11-22, Block 425, GPOC Travis Reese Community Development Director ______TR/cmrr http://delmarvaclassifieds.newszap.com Publish: Clewiston News: April 5, 2018 and Get r esults! advertise 10 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee April 5, 2018 Pahokee resumes giving homeowner awards By Chris Felker Mr. McPherson thanked the commission token of love,” Mr. Everett told him. The Sun and said: “But I wasn’t doing it for an award. “I am honored for this,” Mr. Martiello re- I live in Pahokee and I thought about mov- sponded. “I mean, the house needed a lot of PAHOKEE — The city resumed giving out ing a lot of times, but this is where I was work. And I’ve been working on this house its regular recognition awards to residents raised and I want to help make our commu- for over a year and a half. I moved in March who go above and beyond in improving nity better.” The audience gave him polite or April of last year, but it just took a lot of their homes, lawns and properties, after applause as he walked back to his seat. work – 340 sheets of drywall. So it’s a big having missed a few months due to other The other prize is Mayor Babb’s Golden project, but I’m very happy to be here. You priorities, at the last city commission meet- Hammer & Nail Award. Mr. Williamson said, have no idea, moving from Broward to here, ing March 27. “It’s designed to recognize a homeowner it’s like night and day. I get nervous when I City Manager Chandler Williamson ex- who not only has maintained their lawn have to drive south!” plained: “Some time ago last year, we cre- but has gone beyond that and done major Mr. Williamson finished: “We hope that ated a ... Lawn of the Month prize, which renovations to increase the value of their this encourages all of our homeowners is awarded to a homeowner who has home, their community and their neighbors’ to get into the habit of maintaining their maintained their lawn and stands above homes.” homes, pressure-washing their homes, re- the crowd. They receive a $75 check from The quarterly award was given to Samuel painting, because that only uplifts this com- the city and they also get to have that sign J. Martiello Jr., who bought an old funeral munity and gives us an opportunity to really The Sun/Chris Felker placed in their yard for 30 days that says home on Cypress Avenue, began renovating showcase who we are here in the City of Pa- ‘Lawn of the Month.’ hokee as residents and as homeowners. So Everett McPherson (left) receives his it and then moved from Broward County, award from Mayor Babb. “The intent is to encourage all of our business and all. thank you very much, Sam.” neighbors and residents to continue to work “I visited him probably in late fall, and I ... together to increase our value in our homes said, ‘You’re going to turn this into a home?’ and take pride in our homes – not like we And he said, ‘Yeah!” Mr. Williamson related, don’t now, but we wanted to recognize noting that Mr. Martiello is a real estate bro- those homes that stand out in the commu- ker who’s even sold a home to one of the nity and let them know that we appreciate city staff. them making this city beautiful.” “And I couldn’t imagine him doing the Mayor Keith Babb Jr. said in presenting renovations to that building based on what I that award to Everett McPherson: “We en- saw at the time. But I went back … and it is courage you to continue making your yard amazing what he has done to this structure. beautiful, because we know that’s going to It is now a residence, it has six bedrooms, have a contagious effect on the community. and … you gotta give it to this man,” he said. We encourage others to follow suit. We also Mayor Babb let newly elected Commis- encourage you to shop and spend this mon- sioner Benny Everett III present the check ey locally!” to Mr. Martiello. “We’re glad to give you this The Sun/Chris Felker City Commissioners (from left) Clara Murvin, Benny Everett III and Diane Walker (in wheelchair) and Mayor Keith Babb Jr. applaud recipient Sam Martiello Jr. VA to recognize survivors Commissioner Felisia Hill and City Manager Chandler Williamson are at right. of military sexual trauma REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY Special to The Sun side during the event, resulting in a powerful WEST PALM BEACH — April is Sexual As- display of art and heightened social aware- sault Awareness Month, and the West Palm ness. Also during the event, survivors, other Beach VA Medical Center is joining forces veterans and visitors are educated on the with veterans to recognize those affected common reactions to trauma, which can by military sexual trauma (or MST) with happen even many years later. this year’s Clothesline Project to take place One in four female veterans and one in Thursday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 100 male veterans have told their VA health- West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, First care provider that they experienced MST Floor Atrium, 7305 N. Military Trail in West while serving in the military. For years, the Palm Beach. This year’s theme is “Speaking VA has used the Sexual Assault Awareness Up, Moving Forward: VA Supports Survivors Month/MST Clothesline Project to bring of Military Sexual Trauma.” public attention to this issue, provide edu- CLEWISTON HOMES / MOBILE HOMES RENTALS - RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL th • 2BR/1BA, (1) Unit, 550 S. Lopez., $650 mo Over the last six years, West Palm Beach cation and let other military veterans and • 4/4 4155 Pioneer 13 Street $149K • 4/3.5 Large lot w/pool 1205 Pinewood $439,9K VAMC has conducted a Clothesline Project service members who are survivors of MST • 2/2 MH 551 Fleetwood St. $55K Reduced 53,9K T-Shirt/Art Making Project to reflect survi- know they are not alone. • 3/1 Cottage Style, updated 420 W. Circle $139K $119,9K vors’ experiences of sexual trauma and re- For more information, contact public af- • 1900 Ridgill Rd 2/2 $96K (waterfront) SOLD covery during this month. Shirts made by fairs officer Kenita Gordon at 561-422-8607 • 825 S.Quebrada 3/2, granite upgrades $195K • 909 Sawgrass St. 4/3 w/pool & theatre room $269K PENDING male and female survivors are hung side by or [email protected]. Fishing Getaway • 428 E. Pasadena 2/2 w/apt, that is 2/2 $149K PENDING w/Lake Access only $89K Cheryl Eby Gutjahr • 565 Gratton Rd. 2.84 ac, $89K VIBES meetings (863) 228-1562 MOORE HAVEN / LAKEPORT/SEBRING ACREAGE, LAND & LOTS • 2/2 Waterfront/Lake Access Lowry Ln CBS $174,9K • Res. Lot 402 Pinecrest, Moore Haven $7K All teens between 12-18 years are invited to attend the Teen Social VIBES Clinic. Anabel Miranda • 2/2 with large workshop, 1370 Ted Beck Rd. $82,5K • 8 Buildable lots available in Sky Valley, Clewiston (863) 228 6296 Español • 1016 Glover Ln 3/2 $89k (lake access) Starting at $19K Health Care Providers will be available to provide exams and confidential counseling. • 2755 Milum Dr. Lakeport, Fl 3.18 ac. Lake Access, Teen Social VIBES is held the first and third Wednesday of each month at 3-6 p.m. at Waterfront, MAKE OFFER! $175K Curt Thompson COMMERCIAL / INVESTMENT PROPERTY 38754 State Road 80 in Belle Glade. Pick up transportation provided to attend and free • 28 ac. Hwy 27 Frontage $9,9K per acre, Venus, FL (863) 677-1064 • lndustrial Park 3013 C.R. 835 • 77 ac. $7,9K per acre, Venus, FL bus pass for return home transportation. No appointment is needed, refreshments will (Open storage and Warehouse) Call for details • 10 ac. $9,9K per acre, Venus, FL be provided, prizes and gifts with participation, and four community services hours will • 516 E Sugarland Hwy $59,9K • 901 Yacht Club Way $8,9K be provided. For information, call 561-983-9241. (863) 983-8559 528 E. Sugarland Hwy. 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