Thursday, July 12, 2018 Vol. 92 - Number 28 - 50¢

Sun Spots ... Page 4 Federal funding approved

Belle Glade Library for expedited dike repairs Happenings EAA reservoir added to Water “We have been trying to speed up construc- tion and completion of the dike,” Sen. Nelson ... Page 3 Resources Development Act said. Under the original schedule, the dike re- pairs would be completed by 2025. To com- By Katrina Elsken plete the project sooner, an additional $727 Rotary Club The Sun million is needed. ... Page 4 BELLE GLADE — Sen. Bill Nelson and U.S. As part of the 2016 Florida Senate Bill 10, the Rep. Alcee Hastings stopped by the Belle Glade State of Florida pledged to spend $200 million Marina on July 5 to announce that federal fund- to speed dike repairs. ing has been approved to speed repairs to Her- On July 5, Sen. Nelson announced that $514 Hanley bert Hoover Dike, and that the federal share of million in federal money has been pledged. Foundation funding for the Everglades Agricultural Area The money for the expedited dike repairs (EAA) reservoir will be in this year’s Water Re- announces new sources Development Act (WRDA). See FUNDING — Page 2 education director ... Page 5

Lake Levels Special to The Sun/Courtesy photo 14.46 feet Belle Glade Last Year: 12.44 feet Source: South Florida Water youth wins PAL Management District. Depth given in feet above sea level boxing contest On June 2, the Palm Beach Coun- ty Sheriff’s Offi ce Police Athletic League brought youths to the Port St. Lucie PAL for boxing competi- Special to The Sun/Courtesy photo tion. Bershadd Maddie, 11 years old, won unanimously against See page 3 for information about Gaury Duran, 12 years old, in the how to contact this newspaper. Zeta Phi Beta ends year with Sisterhood Tea The Iota Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. recently concluded 105 pound weight class. their extremely busy year of service to the community with a Sisterhood Tea. The Bershadd is a sixth-grade student bellegladesun.com Chantilly Tea served as a way to bring the chapter together to celebrate and refl ect at Lakeshore Middle School in Belle on the year’s many accomplishments, as well as prepare for the upcoming year of Glade. Deputy Mike LeStrange, who service. Led by Chapter Basilus Lawanda Harper, the sorority provided more than coaches him, said: “Bershadd is a $10,000 in scholarships to deserving graduates at Glades-area high schools, and good student and a great young participated in various events to promote the organization’s social action initia- man. We are proud of his strong tives. Founded in 1920 on the campus of Howard University, the Iota Omicron Zeta work ethic and determination.” Chapter was chartered in 1979 in Belle Glade. More than $100,000 in scholarships For information about the PAL box- have been awarded to high school students in the Tri-City area and beyond. ing program, call Sheriff’s Deputy Mike LeStrange at 561-996-1670.

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 July 12, 2018 Cyanobacteria in water column, not on lake’s surface By Katrina Elsken This widely publicized NOAA image con- ing the cyanobacteria to float on the surface, only thing we easily see from an airplane. INI Florida fused some who saw it. Sen. Bill Nelson, or deflated, which causes the cyanobacteria “When winds are light or calm, the cy- The good news: The surface of Lake who flew over the lake on July 5, said he to descend into the water column. “Just be- anobacteria that makes the algae bloom Okeechobee is NOT covered in blue-green was pleasantly surprised that he did not see cause you don’t see it doesn’t mean there’s tends to float up in the day, and sinks late day algae, toxic or otherwise. a massive bloom on the surface of the lake. nothing going on,” he said. The NOAA image and at night. Calm weather, in the early to The bad news: According to the Nation- “As I flew over the lake, I was glad to see does not show what the human eye sees. It’s mid-day usually leads to scum. When winds al Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration there was not algae on the 80 percent of the computer-generated imagery using data the pickup they tend to mix the bloom through (NOAA), there is a large concentration of cy- lake I was led to believe,” he said. satellite collects to locate concentrations of the water so that less of it is at the surface, so anobacteria (sometimes called “blue-green Boaters who were out on the lake over cyanobacteria in the water. Different colors it is not so apparent.” algae”) in the lake. According to the Florida the past week also reported they did not see on the imagery show areas of varying cya- He explained that NOAA also uses differ- Department of Environmental Protection, algae.Anglers continue to give the lake good nobacteria concentration. The NOAA image ent wavelengths of light, including red and some of the samples taken from areas along reports for fishing this summer. does not show how many different types of near-infrared, that the satellite detects that can’t be seen with the human eye. the shore where winds pushed algae and cy- No algae was visible from the north shore cyanobacteria are present, or which types of anobacteria into clumps along the shoreline at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area cyanobacteria are present. They also do not On June 25, a sample taken at the Port have shown low levels of toxins. (aka Lock 7) last week. From the bridge at show whether toxins are present. Mayaca Locks had 2.2 micrograms per liter. What happens next: According to the Port Mayaca, no algae was visible on the sur- Oceanographer Michelle Tomlinson of That same day, a sample taken at the Moore scientists who study algae worldwide, there face of the vast expanse of Lake Okeechobee. the NOAA National Ocean Service explained Haven Lock had 3.3 micrograms per liter. On is no way to tell, at this point, what will hap- No algae could be seen near Torry Island, they have been monitoring satellite photos July 2, a sample taken from a surface bloom pen as the summer heat continues. where Sen. Nelson and Congressman Alcee of the lake since the start of June. “The al- on the lake near Port Mayaca had 1.9 micro- The NOAA image of the lake from Mon- Hastings held a press conference on July 5. gorithm we develop ed for the imagery is grams per liter of microcystin. Test results on day, July 2, shows varying concentrations of An algal bloom was reported on the sur- showing cyanobacteria blooms,” she ex- samples collected by FDEP on July 5 are not cyanobacteria in about 90 percent of Lake face at the Pahokee marina. FDEP sampled plained. “So it is separating out the cyano- yet available. The World Health Organization Okeechobee. The NOAA imagery does not a bloom at the Port Mayaca Lock on July 2. bacteria from any other background algae considers levels below 10 micrograms per liter to be safe for recreational contact. indicate what kind of cyanobacteria is pres- Dr. Edward Phlips, a professor with the in the lake. There may be some non-harmful ent. There are thousands of types of cyano- University of Florida’s Department of Fish- phytoplankton mixed in there, but what you Dr. Karl Havens, director of Florida Sea bacteria, although only about a dozen have eries and Aquatic Sciences, said the casual are seeing is the concentration of the cyano- Grant and a professor at the University of been documented in Lake Okeechobee. observer may not even notice the bloom. bacteria.” Florida, said that even in a small pond, toxin Some — not all — of the types of cyano- “Massive blooms don’t always start at the Oceanographer Rick Stumpf with the levels may vary from one area of a cyanobac- bacteria known to live in the lake can pro- surface,” he explained. “It can be in the water NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean terial bloom to another. duce toxins under certain conditions. How- column. Cyanobacteria have gas vesicles that Science, explained: “The satellite can see In a large ecosystem such as Lake ever, even cyanobacteria that can produce act as buoyancy control devices. The vesicles high concentrations of the bloom when it is Okeechobee, sometimes the cyanobacteria toxins does not always do so. can be expanded and filled with gas, caus- not forming a dense scum, and scum is the won’t produce toxins at all, he explained.

more to be done. He said they also need projects to clean FUNDING up the water before it goes into the lake. Continued From Page 1 Officials from Belle Glade, South Bay, Pahokee, Moore Haven and Clewiston also will come from the $80 billion budgeted in stressed the needs for jobs in the area, and hurricane disaster funds, he explained. He asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to said they were able to successfully argue make sure local residents have a chance to that the dike repairs are critical to the safety be hired for the two projects. of those who live in the Glades should a hur- They offered to make sure the local ricane hit the lake. workforce has the needed training. Sen. Nelson said he was able to put a “We need to train people in Glades, “placeholder” in the WRDA for the EAA Hendry and Palm Beach counties in order reservoir funding, and when the House of to be able to work in these projects,” agreed Representatives bill and the Senate bill are Congressman Hastings. reconciled, the EAA funding will be in the Sen. Nelson, who also stopped in Fort bill. Congressman Hastings said the Florida Myers and Stuart on Thursday, said he was delegation worked together to get the fund- pleased to see firsthand that the algal bloom ing for these projects. on Lake Okeechobee is not as bad as it has INI Florida/Katrina Elsken He added that while it is important to been depicted in the media. Senator Bill Nelson (center) was greeted by Tammy Jackkson-Moore of Guard- complete dike repairs and also to add water “As I flew over the lake, I was glad to see ians of the Glades (left) and Janet Taylor of Glades Lives Matter at the Torry storage south of Lake Okeechobee, there is there was not algae in 80 percent of the lake, Island marina on July 5. as I was led to believe,” Sen. Nelson noted. July12, 2018 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 3

Published by Belle Glade Library The Sun School Police Department Happenings Serving Western Palm Beach County Since 1929 • Art Lab: Salt Dough Handprints: Squish, knead, mold, paint and create salt To Reach Us receives full accreditation dough handprints on Saturday, July 14, at Address: c/o Okeechobee News. 10:15 a.m. Dress to get messy. Ages 3-6. (45 107 SW 17th St. Ste D., Okeechobee, Fl 34974 Special to The Sun School police must comply with approx- minutes) imately 260 standards in order to receive • Video Game Bonanza: Bring a friend Website: bellegladesun.com WEST PALM BEACH — The Commission accredited status. Many of the standards are for Wii and PS4 multiplayer games on Satur- for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation critical to life, health and safety issues. day, July 14, at 2 p.m. Participants can bring To Submit News The accreditation process, led by Ac- The Sun welcomes submissions from its readers. (CFA) has approved full reaccreditation for in their controllers to join the fun. Snacks Opinions, calendar items, stories, ideas and photo- the School District of Palm Beach County creditation Manager Detective Ken Clark provided. Ages 7 and up. (2 hours) graphs are welcome. Call (863) 763-3134 to reach our School Police Department. This is the sixth and School Police Project Facilitator Jenni- • Cardboard Car: Lightning McQueen & newsroom. Items may be mailed, faxed or emailed. time that the school police department has fer Garson, began in April and included on- Tow Mater: Team up with your child to trans- The deadline for all news items is 12 p.m. Mon- received accreditation since 2003. site assessment of written materials, office form cardboard boxes into cool, kid-friendly day prior to the following Thursday's publication. Accreditation, a highly-prized recogni- visits, review of site compliance, interviews Disney cars on Monday, July 16, at 5:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] or fax 863-763-7949. tion of law enforcement professional ex- with agency members review of public Supplies provided. All ages. Space is limited...... cellence, certifies that the department’s comment accessed by CFA for approval. (2 hours) policies and procedures, management, op- Accreditation must be re-evaluated every • Minecraft Hour of Code: Create, play erations, and support services are in com- three years. and learn simple coding through hands-on To Place A Display Ad pliance with CFA standards. The school po- A copy of the standards is available activities and games. Design and program Call (863) 763-3134, deadline for all advertising lice department received accreditation with through the CFA website at http://www.flac- you own version of Minecraft on Wednes- is 12 p.m. Monday for the following Thursday's creditation.org/standards.htm publication. no conditions. day, July 18, at 2 p.m.. Ages 7 and up. Space E-mail: [email protected] is limited. (60 minutes) • Online learning: Driving-Tests.org: Ace To Place A Classified Ad Glades Pioneer Park’s football the DMV permit test! Access car practice Call (877)353-2424 to place a classified advertise- tests, motorcycle practice tests and a driv- ment from home. The deadline for all advertising er’s handbook for Florida. Snacks provided. is 12 p.m. Monday for the following Thursday's field, stadium to get makeover Grades 5-12. Space is limited. (60 minutes) publication. The Belle Glade Branch Library is located Fax: 1-877-354-2424 By Chris Felker include a synthetic-turf field and associated E-mail: [email protected] at 725 NW 4th S. in Belle Glade. For informa- The Sun maintenance; an electronic scoreboard; an tion, call 561-996-3453. A groundbreaking took place Wednes- entry monument sign; fencing, walkways Advertising Billing Department and other signage. E-mail: [email protected] day morning at Glades Pioneer Park in Belle Glade for the renovation of the existing foot- “The much-needed renovation of Glades ball stadium and field there which, when Pioneer Park furthers the county’s commit- To Start or Stop A Paper completed, will be called the Orange Bowl ment to youth enrichment and sports and Raise put Phone: (800) 282-8586 Field at Glades Pioneer Park. athletic programming and facilities,” ac- E-mail: [email protected] The Orange Bowl Committee and the cording to a news release from the county The Sun is delivered by mail or subscribers on Thurs- Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation parks department. day and is sold in racks and store locations in the Department are partners in the refurbish- The park is located at 866 State Road 715 Palm Beach County areas. in Belle Glade. off for city ment of the stadium. Renovations are to Call (800)282-8586 to report a missed newspaper or poor delivery. Sun Spots USPS 117920 manager Library, 525 Bacom Point Road in Pahokee Published Weekly by Independent Newspa- C4OPE forum set July 12 By Chris Felker Each participant will have five minutes to The Sun pers, Inc. for $39.00 per year including tax. Project C4OPE invites the public to a free sing, play an instrument, read a poem or Periodical Class postage paid meeting on Thursday, July 12 from 6:30 to 8 short story, etc. Preregister by July 20. For in- Pahokee city commissioners had a long p.m. at the Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 formation, call 561-924-5928 or email kent- discussion about the contract with their city Hooker Highway in Belle Glade. This gives [email protected] manager, Chandler Williamson, during their Publisher: Katrina Elsken individuals the opportunity to express their regular meeting Tuesday night but failed to needs and wants around the topic of opioid reach any agreement except on tabling fur- Advertising: 863-763-3134 overdose. Meetings are free and open to the Quantum deadline July 27 ther discussion until their next scheduled E-mail: [email protected] public with advance reservations by visiting The Quantum Foundation is now taking regular meeting, on Tuesday, July 24. We Pledge ... www.hanleyfoundation.org/project-c4ope/ applications for its “Quantum in the Com- A resolution to amend the contract was • To operate this newspaper as a public trust. or call 561-268-2357. munity” program where the organization a last-minute addition. A citizen rose to • To help our community become a better place to will give away $750,000 to grass-roots char- question what change the city manager was live and work, through our dedication to Back 2 School Bash ities in Palm Beach County, including Belle seeking. conscientious journalism. Glade, which provide basic needs such as “The ... largest change is an increase in • To provide the information citizens need to make The City of South Bay invites the public food, clothing, shelter and transportation to his salary from $118,000 to $138,000,” City their own intelligent decisions about public issues. to Clive Walford Day - Kids Fest and second the county’s most vulnerable residents. The Attorney Gary Brandenburg explained. • To report the news with honesty, accuracy, annual Neighborhood BBQ on Saturday, application deadline is Friday, July 27, at 5 That’s a 17 percent increase, and several objectivity, fearlessness and compassion. July 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tanner p.m., and the money will be given away at a commissioners expressed misgivings about • To use our opinion pages to facilitate community Park, 105 Palm Beach Road in South Bay. celebratory breakfast in the fall. such a large raise, with the mayor saying debate, not to dominate it with our own opinions. The event features a 3-on-3 Tournament, • To disclose our own conflicts of interest or he thought the commission should make a prizes, shirt and backpack giveaways, au- counteroffer. potential conflicts to our readers. tograph signing, health screenings, haircuts • To correct our errors and to give each correction to the prominence it deserves. and free food. Proof of residency required • To provide a right Member of for South Bay residents. For information, to reply to those call 561-996-6751. we write about. • To treat people with courtesy, respect and Share your talent compassion. Teens and adults can share their talents with the community on Wednesday, July 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Loula V. York Branch 4 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee July 12, 2018

We invite you to attend Rotary Club holds annual VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dr. John Hankins Independent-Fundamental awards and installation King James Bible ~ Old fashioned Preaching Special to The Sun Miller, dedicated service for club fundraising Traditional Hymns PAHOKEE — The Pahokee Rotary Club efforts; Mike Garcia, dedicated service for his commitment and dedication to the Commu- Service Times held its annual awards and installation gath- Sunday School 10am ering on Thursday, June 28, at the First Unit- nity Fishing Tournament; and Kay Brand, Ro- tary International Presidential Challenge Tree Sunday Worship 11am Sunday Night 6pm ed Methodist Church in Pahokee. Thursday Night Prayer & Bible Study 7pm Pahokee Rotary Club President Elizabeth of Life award. Rotarian of the Year award, Cayson shared with the club all of the major which is the highest award given by Rotary For more information, please call 863-214-6121 Clubs, was presented to Capt. Ed Luty. In ad- accomplishments for the past year, including 705 S. Olympia Street receiving the Rotary District 6930 Vocation- dition, the Rotary Club recognized key com- al Award. Some of the year’s accomplish- munity leaders for their ongoing support. The Clewiston, FL 33440 ments included sending four Pahokee High Community Service awards were presented Located in the center of Clewiston School students tothe Rotary Youth Leader- to Enid Cochran from Pahokee High School ship Awards’ (RYLA) youth camp, provided for her support with RYLA; Mayor Melissa two scholarships to seniors at Pahokee High McKinlay, Community Service Award, for her School, hosted the annual Community Fish- commitment to Pahokee during hurricane ing Tournament; and, financial contributions season; and Bridges at Pahokee for their on- were made to the Florida Community Health going support to Rotary community projects. Centers Community Baby Shower event, Alz- Assistant District Governor/Rotarian Barnie heimer’s Research, Rotary Foundation and a Walker presided over the installation of of- joint Global Project in Mexico. ficers for the following members who will President Elizabeth Cayson is employed serve as incoming officers for the coming by the Children’s Services Council of PBC, year 2018-2019: Kay Brand as club president, and had recently returned from attending Donia Roberts as vice president, Mike Garcia the Rotary International Convention in To- as treasurer, Capt. Ed Luty as secretary, and ronto, Ontario, in time to participate in Rota- Liz Cayson as past president. After installa- ry’s Awards Ceremony and Installation. She tion of officers was performed, President Kay expressed her sincere support to the club Brand presented Rotarian Elizabeth Cayson members and officers, for their unwavering with the President’s Award for her service as support during her tenure as club president. Rotary Club president. To learn more about The Rotary Club recognized several Rota- the Rotary, visit rotary.org. Follow the Rotary ry members and community leaders for their on Facebook: Pahokee Rotary Club; or speak outstanding support provided to the club. with one of the officers. They are always The following awards were presented: Corey looking for dedicated business and commu- nity leaders committed to Rotary’s motto and willing to serve others.

Special to The Sun/Courtesy photo Special to The Sun/Courtesy photo President Elizabeth Cayson and Kay President Elizabeth Cayson with Ro- Brand. tarian Corey Miller.

Special to The Sun/Courtesy photo Rotarians: Capt. Ed Luty, Donia Roberts, Mike Garcia, Kay Brand and Barnie Walker. July12, 2018 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 5 Obituaries Hanley Foundation Obituaries should be submitted by sending Lorena Gay ‘Tina’ e-mail to [email protected]. Customers Smith may also request photos and links to online CLEWISTON — Lorena Gay “Tina” Smith, guest books. A link to the obituaries is born on March 12,1958 available at www.newszap.com. in Parsons, W.Va., announces new passed from this world to go home to her Savior Jesus on July 5, Roger Nathaniel 2018 in Clewiston. director of education Walker, Sr., 76 She loved Clewiston CLEWISTON — Roger Nathaniel Walk- and believed it to be Special to The Sun er, Sr. was born on May 25, 1942 in Miami, the sweetest of towns. Hanley Foundation, a statewide leader Fla. and passed away on July 3, 2018. Roger She worked in publish- in substance use disorder prevention, edu- is preceded in death by his first wife of 50 ing and most recently cation, and advocacy for access to quality years, Sandra Jo Buckner; father and mother, as a website builder, homemaker, and served treatment, has announced Barbara Shafer Aubrey Odes Walker and Mallie Fay Walker in several capacities at her local church. She as its Director of Education. Thomas; his brother, Aubrey Odes Walker, had a way of spreading sunshine into the In this newly-created position, Shafer will Jr.; and sisters, Helen Louise Forguson, Qui- many lives she touched. be responsible for designing and facilitating non Corrine Walker, Dorothy Estelle Walker, Her surviving family includes her husband, new education initiatives and identifying and Donna Faye Walker. Rev. Jeffrey Smith; daughter, Deanna R. Mor- funding streams. He is survived by his wife, Lois Ayers Walk- gan, husband Gerald; mother, Mary J. Pow- She is currently leading weekly forums er; three children, Sherry Parantha (husband ers; dad, Donald; father, the late Donald G. throughout Palm Beach County for the Reko), Pete Walker ( wife Reagan), and Nestor, spouse Marlayne; siblings, Donnie, Foundation’s Project C4OPE, a program Wade Walker; four grandchildren, Ryan Loralee, Kim, Deb, Linda, Mark, Cathy, Angie, designed to connect families who share the Walker, Hallie Walker, Brandon Toulis and Valerie, Nikki and the late James, her beloved experience of a loved one who has died of Abbey Joe Parantha. grandchildren include: Joshua, Nathan, Aus- opioid overdose, survived an overdose, or are at high risk for overdose. Roger graduated from Belle Glade High tin, Megan and great grandchildren. She also leaves behind other great family members Palm Beach County leads the state in School in 1961 and married his first love, San- opioid-related overdose deaths, with more dra Jo Buckner, in May 1963. He was a loving and wonderful friends. We will miss her very much but am excited for her as she entered than 600 recorded in 2017 alone and more husband, a devoted father, and most notably, than 5,000 total opioid overdoses recorded an adoring grandfather. Lovingly referred to into her new home, not built with human hands (2nd Corinthians 5:1) but built by God in 2016. Hanley Foundation has partnered as “Rog”, he was a generous friend and fierce with Palm Beach County and the Southeast protector of his family. He was a strong man above. Barbara Shafer, Florida Behavioral Health Network on Proj- Director of Education with a soft heart. He bled John Deere green In lieu of flowers, donations may be made ect C4OPE. and gold during the work week and Florida to First United Methodist Church of Clewiston Ms. Shafer, of Jupiter, spent 30 years in of Dayton. Gator orange and blue on Saturdays! Go Ga- and/or The American Cancer Society in her marketing and publishing before joining She has participated in numerous local tors! Roger remarried almost one year ago name. Hanley Foundation, and has a personal con- community organizations as well as volun- to an “angel on earth,” Lois Ayers of Palm A memorial service will be held on Saturday, nection to her work. teering her time to philanthropic efforts for City, Fla. His presence on earth will be deeply July 14, 2018 at 11 a.m. at First United Meth- In 2015, her daughter Alison died from students through the Alliance of Women missed. odist Church of Clewiston, 331 W. Osceola opioid addiction-related causes. Executives (AWE) and is an ambassador for The family will receive friends on Saturday Avenue, Clewiston. “As a mother, all you want to do is care ALwayS for ALS, Inc. July 7th from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home for your children and not see them suffer,” She participated in the HGTC Addiction First Baptist Church-Clewiston. Memorial Ser- - Clewiston. said Ms. Shafer. Lecture Series in Myrtle Beach, SC in 2016 vice will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Steve “But I learned through my experience and has now made it her mission to bring Weeks officiating. that not only is it OK to continue to love hope to those families and individuals who John M. Potter, 83 have been affected by addiction and/or have Thank you to the Glades community for someone struggling with addiction or who UMATILLA — John M. Potter passed away lost children to addiction. your prayers and support. In Lieu of flowers, has overdosed, it’s also important family on June 17, 2018. Through the end of September, Shafer the family requests donations to be made and friends care for themselves, too. will be leading the Project C4OPE forums to the Walker/Kaki Scholarship Fund. The He was born in West At Hanley Foundation, we understand Palm Beach and spent each Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the scholarship dollars are awarded annually to family and friends often feel judged or inad- his working career in equate because they could not prevent their following locations: Clewiston High School graduating seniors the practice of law. He with special learning needs. Donations may loved one’s overdose. had his own private • Glades Region: second Thursday of be mailed to c/o Reko Parantha at 207 Sandy I am proud to be working on Project practice and also rep- C4OPE and am looking forward to imple- each month (July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13) — Circle, LaBelle, FL 33935 or dropped off at any resented the Glades menting new education programs to en- Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker K&M Drugs location. County School Board hance the Foundation’s mission.” Highway, Belle Glade Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home for the period of 28 Jan Cairnes, CEO of Hanley Foundation, - Clewiston. years. He was a mem- said Ms. Shafer’s new role will help the • North County: first Thursday of each ber of St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Eustis. month (July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6) — Beach John will be deeply missed by his wife, Mon- Foundation offer more and varied educa- tional programming, which is a priority of House Center for Recovery, 13321 U.S. 1, ika of 28 years as well as his children, John Juno Beach Potter II of West Palm Beach, Jennifer Ho- its mission. ban of Mount Dora, David (Cynthia) Potter of “This position, and Barbara’s extensive Clewiston, and Kimberley (Matthew) Brown background as a skilled communications • South County: third Thursday of each of Houston, Texas; his step children, Barba- executive, give us many opportunities to month (July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20) — Guard- ra A. (Hal M) Groves of Clermont, Linda May reach new audiences and engage more ar- ian Recovery Network, 3333 S. Congress Creson of Montverde and Aren Chris (Laura eas of our community to help prevent addic- Ave., Suite 402, Delray Beach Rose) Fortmueller of Ocoee; John also leaves tion before it starts and to assist those who 15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. are struggling themselves, or love someone • Central County: fourth Thursday of each month (June 28, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to with a substance use disorder,” said Cairnes. Search obituaries Cornerstone Hospice 2445 Lane Park Road, “Barbara is a talented addition to our 27) — Hanley Center at Origins, 933 45th nationally at Tavares, FL 32778 or St. Thomas Episcopal team, and her own experience makes her St., West Palm Beach Church, 4317 Mary Street, Eustis, FL 32726. uniquely qualified to speak to families strug- For more information about Project http://www.legacy.com Memorial services will be held in St Thomas gling in the addiction crisis.” Ms. Shafer received her bachelor’s de- C4OPE, please visit www.hanleyfoundation. Episcopal Church of Eustis, the data and time org/project-c4ope/ or call 561-268-2357. will be posted here. gree in communications from the University 6 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee July 12, 2018

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Avenue L, Belle Glade, Florida dump trucks • Moves all disciplines & Some 800 and 900 and loads supplies all other project telephone numbers Property of: Cynthia Moreno: and materials; • Washer & Dryer, Livingroom Suite, participants. may require an extra Microwave, Bedroom Suite, Boxes, Typical duties include Reqts: Bachelor’s Bins, Toys. grading levees, Degree in Mech. charge, as well as long grading roads, distance toll costs. Property of: Quashell Eng. (or foreign We will do our best Mc Donald: A/C, Desk Chair, 2 bikes clearing trees, clearing educational Miscellaneous Boxes and Bings. to alert our reader of 272421 SUN 7/12,19/2018 fence lines, hauling equivalent); and these charges in the materials, excavations 5 yrs. of ads, but occasionally and back filling, etc., managerial exper. we may not be aware Administration as well as operating in sugar cane mill of the charges. There- of Estates tractors and mowers or refinery. Send fore, if you call a num- mowing geographic CV to CTA@ ber out of your area, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE area of responsibility. TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT floridacrystals.com use caution. IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, Performs operator FLORIDA maintenance on CASE NO: 22-2018-CP-000025 equipment operated IN RE: The Estate of Employment - Employment - including cleaning, Roofi ng Roofi ng PATRICIA MARY CARROLL oiling, lubricating, A/K/A PATRICIA M. CARROLL Full Time Full Time Deceased. making minor Metal Roofs Seamless Gutters adjustments. Must NOTICE TO CREDITORS WAFC Classic Hits Radio in Clewiston has possess a CDL valid Re-Roofs Soffit & Fascia Formal Administration an immediate opening for a full time sales as- driver’s license Roof Repairs Free Estimates Tire Service Plus Co is The administration of the Estate sociate to cover Clewiston, Moore Haven and of PATRICIA MARY CARROLL now hiring a full time A/K/A PATRICIA M. CARROLL the Glades. Applications may automotive mechanic. Deceased, whose date of death was There is an established list of advertisers you March 9, 2018, and whose last four be picked up at Must have a valid driver’s digits of her social security number will manage, Salary, commission and gas al- Central County Water license.Apply in person is 8458, Case Number 22-2018-CP- lowance provided. Campers / RVs 000025, is pending in the Circuit Court Drainage District, 475 at 149 NW 16th St, for Glades County, Florida, Probate Di- If you are self-motivated, organized and en- S. Cabbage Palm Belle Glade, FL 33430 vision, the address of which is Glades joy working with the public, we would like to Street, Clewiston County Courthouse, Post Office Box 10, 561-996-6677 Wanted all Travel Moore Haven, FL 33471. The name interview you! FL (Montura Ranch Trailers, Motor Homes and address of the Personal Repre- Contact KC Kelly, General Manager, WAFC Estates) 33440. sentative and the Personal Representa- and Fifth Wheels. Any tive’s attorney are set forth below. Classic Hits Radio, 863-983-5900 or apply in Condition, Cash paid If you have been served with a copy person, or mail resume to: 530 East Alverdez on the spot of this notice and you have any claim or Avenue, Clewiston, Fl. 33440 or by email to demand against the decedent’s estate, Call 954-595-0093 even if that claim is unmatured, contin- [email protected]. Glades Media Radio is Lic#CCC1325950Lic# CCC037019 OfficeOffice: (863)675-7045 (863) 675-7045 gent or unliquidated, you must file your an Equal Opportunity Employer 981 Cowboy Circle Fax (863)612-1158 claim with the court ON OR BEFORE 1050 Commerce Dr. Suite B. Fax (863) 612-1158 THE LATER OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or de- mands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or un- liquidated claims, must file their claims with the Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY THE LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL BE BARRED TWO YEARS AFTER DECEDENT’S DEATH. The date of the first publication of this Notice is: July 5th, 2018. MICHAEL FOX NELSON Personal Representative 28 Schanck Road Holmdel, NJ 07733-2123 Law Office Of CASSELS & McCALL BY: JOHN D. CASSELS, JR. Attorney for Personal Representative FBN: 0261521 Post Office Box 968 Okeechobee, FL 34973-0968 (863) 763-3131 [email protected] [email protected] 271650 GCD 7/5,12/2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 22-2018-CP-000025 IN RE: The Estate of PATRICIA MARY CARROLL A/K/A PATRICIA M. CARROLL Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Formal Administration The administration of the Estate of PATRICIA MARY CARROLL A/K/A PATRICIA M. CARROLL Deceased, whose date of death was March 9, 2018, and whose last four digits of her social security number is 8458, Case Number 22-2018-CP- 000025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Glades County, Florida, Probate Di- vision, the address of which is Glades County Courthouse, Post Office Box 10, Moore Haven, FL 33471. The name and address of the Personal Repre- sentativeJuly and 12, the Personal 2018 Representa - Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 7 tive’s attorney are set forth below. If you have been served with a copy of this notice and you have any claim or demand against the decedent’s estate, even if that claim is unmatured, contin- Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice gent Administr or unliquidated, youation must file your Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE of LATER Estates OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS Glades County Public Safety Emergency Medical services IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEGAL NOTICE THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO), an- THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CIVIL DIVISION nounces a regularly scheduled meeting of the Local Coordinating Board (LCB) YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS the Glades County Sheriff’s Office Request for Bids To Remount One Type III Case No.: 18-CA-131 for the Transportation Disadvantaged program serving Glades and Hendry NOTICE. is accepting proposals for the pro- Ambulance Module on a new chassis Counties, to which all persons are invited. The meeting will be held on Wednes- All other creditors of the decedent vision of Electronic Medical Records U.S. BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MID-STATE TRUST VII, day, July 25, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Glades County Health Department and other persons having claims or de- services for detainees and inmates All bids are must be received no later than 4:00 pm July, 16 2018 in the Plaintiff, conference room, 1021 Health Park Drive, Moore Haven, FL 33471. For a copy mands against the decedent’s estate, at the Glades County Detention Glades County Manger office -vs- of the agenda, additional information, or assistance with transportation to the including unmatured, contingent or un- Center. Proposals are open for sub- At 500 Ave. J HAROLD M. JOHNSON, et al meeting, please contact Marybeth Soderstrom by calling 863-534-7130, ext. liquidated claims, must file their claims mittal on August 13th, 2018 at 8am Moore Haven, Fl. 33471 Or mailed to Defendants 134 or visit www.heartlandregionaltpo.org. Public participation is solicited with- with the Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS and must be received NLT August Glades County Manger out regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, income, AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST 23rd 5:00pm at the Glades County P.O. Box 1527 Moore Haven, Fl. 33471 NOTICE OF ACTION - MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Sheriff’s Office located at 1297 East Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED SR 78, Moore Haven, Florida. Cop- All bids are to be marked on the outside of the envelope TO: GLORIA KORNEGAY of charge) should contact the HRTPO Title VI/Nondiscrimination Coordinator, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. ies of the Request for Proposal will Whose Residence is Unknown Marybeth Soderstrom, 863-534-7130, extension 134 (voice), or via Florida Re- EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT be available on July 3rd and may AMBULANCE REMOUNT BID Whose Last Known Mailing Address is: 190 SW 16th Street Belle Glade, FL lay Service 711, or by email at [email protected] at least three business BARRED BY THE LIMITATIONS be obtained by contacting Major D. 33430; 190 N. State Rd 715 Lot 209, Belle Glade, FL 33430; days prior to the event. DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS K. Henson at (863) 946-1600. Bid packet and specs for the remount provided on request by Contacting 220 Blessed Lane Blakely, GA 39823 272951 CN 7/12/2018 WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN FILED 272011 GCD 7/5,12/2018 Bob Jones at WILL BE BARRED TWO YEARS 863 946 0566 UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIEN- AFTER DECEDENT’S DEATH. Glades Co. Public Safety I 097 Health Park Dr. ORS, AND TRUSTEES OF MARY L. JOHNSON, DECEASED AND ALL OTHER The date of the first publication of this Moore Haven, Fl. 33471 PERSONS CLAIMING BY AND THROUGH, UNDER, AGAINST THE NAMED REQUEST FOR BID (RFB) NO. 6000000910 Notice is: July 5th, 2018. Glades County Board of County Commissioners Reserve DEFENDANT MARY L.. JOHNSON STA 5 Hauling, Hendry County, Florida the right to reject any or all bids Whose Residence is Unknown MICHAEL FOX NELSON 272372 GCD 7/5,12/2018 Whose Last Known Mailing Address is: 703 Harlem Academy Ave, The Procurement Bureau of the South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Personal Representative Clewiston, FL 33440 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, will receive 28 Schanck Road sealed bids up to the 2:30 p.m. opening time on August 14, 2018, for re- Holmdel, NJ 07733-2123 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the moval and hauling from STA 5, located in Hendry County, Florida. This project Law Office Of CASSELS & McCALL following property in Hendry County, Florida: involves hauling of approximately 2 million yards of material from STA 5 which BY: JOHN D. CASSELS, JR. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY LOT 8, BLOCK C, SOUTH RIDGE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO includes Section 2-A approximately 342 acres and Section 3-A approximately Attorney for Personal Representative THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 98 & 383 acres. All excess material will be transported to existing C-139 basin. FBN: 0261521 Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for 99 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA. Post Office Box 968 Hendry County, Florida and Incorporated Areas has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your writ- All bids must conform to the instructions in the RFB. Interested respondents Okeechobee, FL 34973-0968 ten defenses, if any, to it on GEORGI ANGELOV, Esquire, of Gibbons Neuman, may obtain a copy of the complete RFB (1) at the above address; (2) by down- (863) 763-3131 The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is 3321 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, Florida loading the solicitation from our website at www.sfwmd.gov/procurement; (3) [email protected] Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where 33609, within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, by calling 561-682-2510 or 561-682-2680, or (4) by calling the 24-hour BID [email protected] applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood haz- or before August 10, 2018, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court HOTLINE 800-472-5290. The public is invited to attend the bid opening. Fur- 271650 GCD 7/5,12/2018 ard determinations within the Hendry County, Florida and Incorporated Areas. either before serviceon Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise ther information on the status of this solicitation can be obtained on These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. our website - www.sfwmd.gov. Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundar- DATED this 2nd day of July, 2018. 273668 CN 7/12/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ies or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown Christine Pratt HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for the Hendry County, Florida and CLERK CIRCUIT COURT FOR BID (RFB) NO. 6000000910 Probate Division Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the By: J. Bevis STA 5 Hauling, Hendry County, Florida CASE NO.: 18000065CPAXMX floodplain management measures that your community is required to either Deputy Clerk adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation The Procurement Bureau of the South Florida Water Management District, IN RE: ESTATE OF qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, will re- MELBOURNE NICHOLAS, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Dawn ceive sealed bids up to the 2:30 p.m. opening time on August 14, 2018, Deceased. you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For Oliver, Administrative Services Manager, whose office is located at for removal and hauling from STA 5, located in Hendry County, Florida. This information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a the Hendry County Courthouse, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, project involves hauling of approximately 2 million yards of material from STA 5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of Florida 33935, and whose telephone number is (863) 675-5374, at which includes Section 2-A approximately 342 acres and Section 3-A approxi- the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/ least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediate- mately 383 acres. All excess material will be transported to existing C-139 basin. The administration of the estate of plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll ly upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled REQUEST Melbourne Nicholas, deceased, whose free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, date of death was December 28, 2017, 267031 CN/CB 7/5,12/2018 call 711. All bids must conform to the instructions in the RFB. Interested respondents is pending in the Circuit Court for Hen- 272948 CN 7/12,19/2018 may obtain a copy of the complete RFB (1) at the above address; (2) by down- dy County, Florida, Probate Division, loading the solicitation from our website at www.sfwmd.gov/procurement; (3) the address of which is 25 E. Hicko- by calling 561-682-2510 or 561-682-2680, or (4) by calling the 24-hour BID pochee Ave., LaBelle, FL 33935. The HENDRY-LABELLE RECREATION NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING CHANGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HOTLINE 800-472-5290. The public is invited to attend the bid opening. names and addresses of the personal IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA Further information on the status of this solicitation can be obtained representative and the personal repre- THE HENDRY-LABELLE RECREATION BOARD WILL HENCEFORTH CON- CIVIL DIVISION on our website - www.sfwmd.gov. sentative’s attorney are set forth below. CASE NO.: 22015CA000017XXXXXX 273670GCD 7/12/2018 All creditors of the decedent and oth- DUCT ITS REGULAR RECREATION BOARD MEETINGS ON THE 3RD THURS- DAY OF EACH MONTH. THE MEETINGS BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M. AND ARE HELD er persons having claims or demands U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE against decedent’s estate on whom AT THE HENDRY-LABELLE RECREATION OFFICE, 310 COWBOY WAY, LA- BELLE, FLORIDA. MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007- CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT a copy of this notice is required to be AHL2, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AHL2, served must file their claims with this Plaintiff, NOTICE OF QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR CANDIDATES FOR court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF WORKSHOPS, SPECIAL MEETINGS OR BOARD MEETINGS OTHER THAN SEATS #1 AND #5 OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THE ABOVE, AS WELL AS CANCELLATIONS OF REGULAR MEETINGS AND V. 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE DILLANA RANDANT; JAMES DAVID RANDANT; RONALD LEWIS LEE; SHA- FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE MEETING LOCATION CHANGES, ARE POSTED ON THE RECREATION BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Central County Water Control District (the WEBSITE AND ADVERTISED IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER. RON C. LEE; and UNKNOWN PERSONS IN POSSESSION, OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF Defendants. “District”) seeks qualified candidates to serve on its Board of Supervisors (the SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE “Board”). The District has two Seats up for election: Seats #1 and 5. Each IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE HEND- ON THEM. RE-NOTICE OF SALE Seat carries a four-year term of office. Elections are nonpartisan and will occur All other creditors of the decedent RY-LABELLE RECREATION BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSID- at the annual Landowners Meeting, in October 2018. If selected, members of ERED AT SUCH A MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN-pursuant to an Order or Summary Final Judgment and other persons having claims or of foreclosure dated May 22, 2018 and an Order Resetting Sale dated June 18, the Board must submit standard financial disclosures and other information as demands against decedent’s estate OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY required by Florida Statutes to the Florida Department of Elections and Hendry NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS 2018 and entered in Case No. 222015CA000017XXXXXX of the Circuit Court in must file their claims with this court and for Glades County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, County Supervisor of Elections. WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. PLEASE NOTE THAT MATTERS MAY BE AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CITIGROUP OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-AHL2, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CER- Qualified candidates for Seats #1 and 5 of the District Board of Supervisors NOTICE. DISCUSSED AT A MEETING WHICH ARE NOT ON THE PREPARED AGENDA (the “Board”) wishing to have their names appear on the printed ballot should FOR THE MEETING. TIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AHL2 is Plaintiff and DILLANA RANDANT; JAMES DA- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE VID RANDANT; RONALD LEWIS LEE; SHARON C. LEE; UNKNOWN TENANT deliver written notice of their intent to run for election to the District Office, 475 TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORI- S. Cabbage Palm Street, Clewiston, Florida 33470. Said notice shall include the IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING A RECREATION BOARD MEET- NO. l; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMlNG DA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO name of the candidate, the seat that the candidate is running for election to, BE FOREVER BARRED. ING, PLEASE CALL THE HENDRY-LABELLE RECREATION OFFICE AT (863) and contact information, including the address of any land in the District that is 675-5347. TIIlS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants, I will sell owned by the candidate, and telephone number. The District Office will receive PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Front Steps of the Glades County candidate’s notice of intent to run from NINE O’CLOCK A.M. on JULY 16, 2018 CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT WILL REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE until NOON on AUGUST 17, 2018, at which time the qualifying period shall OR ACCOMMODATION FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AT A MEETING, PLEASE Courthouse, 500 Avenue J, Moore Haven, Florida 33471, 11:00 a.m., on August MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE 23, 2018, the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final close. OF DEATH IS BARRED. CONTACT HENDRY-LABELLE RECREATION AT (863) 675-5347; HEARING IM- PAIRED: FLORIDA RELAY 7-1-1; OR E-MAIL [email protected]. Judgment, to-wit: The date of first publication of this no- A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE Interested parties should contact the District at (863) 983-5797 PRIOR to tice is July 5th, 2018. 28 EAST, GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DE- August 17, 2018 for additional information. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOY- 272949 CN 7/12,19/2018 ER. SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER Personal Representative: OF THE NORTHEAST 114 OF SAID SECTION 23 AND RUN NORTH DWIGHT NICHOLAS SI NECESITA LA ASSISTENCIA DE UN INTERPRETE QUE HABLE ESPANOL 00°7’17”WEST 112.63 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SEC- 12743 SW 53rd Ct. TION 23 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Miramar, Florida 33027 PARA PARTICIPAR UN ESTA REUNION, POR FAVOR PONGASE EN CONTACTO and Get Results CON RAMIRO RODRIGUEZ AL (863) 675-5347. HEREIN DESCRIBED THENCE NORTH 89”23’32”WEST, PARALLEL ADVERTISE 265310 CN/CB 6/21;7/12/2018 TO THE EAST-WEST QUARTER SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Attorney for Personal Representative: 23, A DISTANCE OF 2439,49 FEET THENCE NORTH 00°07’17” WARREN B. BRAMS, ESQ. WEST PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 23; A DIS- Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Florida Bar Number: 0698921 www.newszap.com TANCE OF 375.01 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°23’32” EAST PARALLEL Hendry County, Florida and Incorporated Areas 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Ste 201 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL TO SAID EAST-WEST QUARTER OF SECTION LINE, A DISTANCE OF WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409 click on CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA 2439.49 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Telephone: (561) 478-4848 CIVIL DIVISION SOUTH 00°07’11” EAST, ALONG SAID LINE A DISTANCE OF 375.01 Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where Fax: (561) 478-0108 classifieds Case No: 18-CA-347 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood haz- E-Mail: [email protected] SAID EAST-WEST QUARTER OF SECTION LINE, A DISTANCE OF ard determinations within the Hendry County, Florida and Incorporated Areas. Secondary E-Mail: warrenbrams@ TAMMIE GARZA 2439.49 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of bramslaw.onmicrosoft.com Plaintiff, SOUTH 00°07’17” EAST, ALONG SAID LINE A DISTANCE OF 375.01 Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundar- 271452 CN 7/5,12/2018 vs. FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ies or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or READING A PEDRO MURILLO MARTINEZ, ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown Defendants. IF ANY, OTHER THAN Ilffi PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for the Hendry County, Florida and PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER TIIB SALE. Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the NEWSPAPER NOTICE OF ACTION If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation floodplain management measures that your community is required to either CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE/PROPERTY in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain HELPS YOU to you, to the provision of .certain assistance. Please contact Shei- qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, TO: Pedro Murillo Martinez la Mann, Court Operations Manager, whose office is located at Lee before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, Current address unknown County Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For UNDERSTAND and whose telephone number is (239) 533-1700, at least 7 days information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to Quiet Title on the following property in before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon re- complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of Lee County, Florida: ceiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/ THE WORLD Lot 4, Block 2150, PORT LABELLE, UNIT 4, according to plat is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 86 through 102, inclu- DATED at Moore Haven, Florida, on June 26th, 2018. free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). AROUND YOU. sive, of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Sandra Brown, As Clerk of the Circuit Court 267031 CN/CB 7/5,12/2018 READING A has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written BY: Tami Simmons, Deputy Clerk defenses, if any, to it on Jacqueline J. Perefrin, Esq. of Peregrin Law Firm, P.A., 271994 GCD 7/12,19/2018 Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 6621 Willow Park Drive, Suite 1, Naples, NEWSPAPER Florida 34109, on or before July 20, 2018, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately there- MAKES YOU A after; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. MORE INFORMED DATED o n June 14, 2018. Clerk of the Court AND INTERESTING By: J. Bevis Sign guestbooks at http://www.legacy.com As Deputy Clerk PEREGRIN LAW FIRM, P.A. PERSON. Jacqueline J. Peregrin, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0085264 6621 Willow Park Drive, Suite 1 N o wonder newspaper Naples, Florida 34109 (239) 349-2628 or Fax (239) 631-2304 readers are more popular! 273497 CN 7/12,19,26;8/2/2018 8 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee July 12, 2018 Lohmann elected chair of Health Care District Board Special to The Sun spent three years with Pio- Health Care District’s acute-care teaching Care District of Palm Beach County provides WEST PALM BEACH — At neer Growers Cooperative hospital in the Glades, also elected new of- primary medical care and dental services its annual meeting on May 22, and previously was the own- ficers. At its May 1 meeting, the Rev. Robert for adults and children at the C.L. Brum- the Health Care District of Palm er of B.R. Lohmann Inc. He L. Rease was elected to serve as chairman. back Primary Care Clinics; health coverage Beach County’s Board of Com- holds a bachelor’s degree in Sandra Chamblee was re-elected as vice programs for eligible uninsured residents; a missioners elected its new chair- accounting from the Univer- chairwoman, and Mary Weeks, R.N., was pharmacy operation; a nationally recognized man and officers. sity of Florida. Mr. Lohmann re-elected as secretary. Also serving on the trauma system; registered nurses in near- In a unanimous vote, the succeeds Philip H. Ward Lakeside Health Advisory Board are Donia ly 170 public schools; short and long-term board elected its vice chairman, III as chairman. Mr. Ward Roberts, Dr. Alina M. Alonso, Julie Hale and skilled nursing at the five-star-rated Edward Brian R. Lohmann, to serve as is president and managing Angela K. Pope. J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center chairman, along with Nancy C. partner of Ward Damon, a Outgoing board member Gilberto Alvarez in Riviera Beach; and acute care at its teach- Banner as vice chairwoman and multi-disciplined law firm will be recognized at a future board meet- ing hospital, Lakeside Medical Center, which Sean O’Bannon as secretary.The that he co-founded in 1987. ing for his eight years of dedicated service. is accredited by The Joint Commission and Palm Beach County Co mmis- Gov. Rick Scott appoint- About the Health Care District: The Health serves the rural Glades communities. sion appointed Mr. Lohmann to ed both Mr. Ward and Ms. the Health Care District Board Banner to the Health Care Special to The Sun/Courtesy District Board in 2011 and Youth Football/Cheer registration in September 2011 to represent photo the rural, western part of Palm reappointed them in 2016. The Health Care District Ms. Banner has been a real Beach County known as “the of Palm Beach Coun- Glades.” Mr. Lohmann, who estate attorney with Nancy deadline looms — it’s July 15 ty’s Board of Commis- C. Banner PA since 2004. Mr. was reappointed for a second sioners elected Brian R. Special to The Sun • Participants form with both parent and four-year term in 2016, also O’Bannon, a retired veteran child’s signatures Lohmann to serve as its fire administrator with Palm heads the district’s Finance new chairman. SOUTH BAY — Kings Tutoring & Men- • Report cards – both sides copied Committee. “I am honored Beach County Fire Rescue, • Insurance cards/parents’ ID was appointed by the coun- toring Foundation Inc. has teamed up with to serve as chair of the Health Care District a few former coaches of South Bay Youth • Registration fees Board,” said Mr. Lohmann. “Expanding ac- ty commission in 2016. Also serving on the July 15 is the last day for registration. seven-member board are Alina M. Alonso, Football and a few coaches from Belle cess to quality health care in this county is a Glade to work together to bring back Youth Registrations are held Monday through priority, especially for the underserved. I am M.D., director of the Florida Department of Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Corner Health for Palm Beach County; Leslie B. Dan- Football/Cheer in the City of South Bay after proud of the health care district’s 30-year leg- 18 years. Field of Northwest 10th Ave. in South Bay acy of providing diverse, safety-net programs iels; and Cory Neering, a West Palm Beach (across from South Bay Market). city commissioner. The youth league consist of children that keep our community healthy.” ages 5-14, who are a part of the Treasure For information, call Ms. King at 561-449- A native Floridian, Mr. Lohmann lives in Lakeside also has Coast Pop Warner League. 3793. Belle Glade, where he is vice president, chief new board officers All participants who have not submitted All Belle Glade participants, please con- financial officer and general manager of the the following items should do so as soon as tact either coach Theo Jueboy or Marquis Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, The Lakeside Health Advisory Board, possible so they can be added to the roster: Butts to confirm pick-up location and time which he joined in 2008. Prior to that, he which guides Lakeside Medical Center, the • Physical examination through Facebook.

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