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BY JOSE JESUS ZARAGOZA The in- [email protected] cident hap- An infant fi ghts for his life at a pened on hospital in West Palm Beach while Monday, his father is held in jail as the lone Oct. 24 at a suspect in a sad and tragic case out residence on of Clewiston. Holiday Isles In question is whether the child Boulevard at would have been doing better had Okeechobee his father responded promptly to a Landings, terrible fall – the man waited four- just outside and-a-half hours before transporting Anthony Jones of Clewis- the child to the hospital, doing so only ton. when he thought the baby was “not Accord- acting right.” ing to the testimony by the parents, The child was lethargic. The little the child was being watched that day boy would not open its eyes fully and by his father, Anthony Jones, 23, of it fl ailed his left arm uncontrollably. Clewiston. Someone close to the fam- While the child slipped in and out of a ily initially told investigators that the heavy daze, the man told investigators he shook him violently in an effort to snap him out of unconsciousness. SEE FALL • 12
PHOTO / ABBY SEARLES Local girl, Taylor Howell, i smIss January in this charitable calendar. The calendar was a vision of Dan Bey- ers. His mother was stricken with breast cancer several years back and is now in remission. 100 percent of the proceeds are going back to the Save The Tata’s Foundation. All the time for hair, makeup, and photography Clewiston Man Struck were donated. Abby Searles and Marcy Bueno also posed for the calendar, with Abby Searles taking many of the pictures for this project. Contact Abby at 352.214.4695 for more information. By Vehicle According to the report issued by Red Light Cameras Installed No charges to be the Florida Highway Patrol, 55-year- fi led against driver old Elsworth Seales, of Clewiston, was approved earlier this year. most instances of red light runners, was walking along the edge of the Soon to be The cameras are not in operation especially by truck drivers.” BY JUAN LOPEZ southbound lane of U.S. 27 in Sebring operational as of yet but they have been fully in- He continued to say that, at fi rst, [email protected] in Highlands County. stalled are ready to enter service as warnings will be issued for a time. In Seales was the northern end of a soon the city and the Clewiston Police other words, people will have a chance Shortly passed midnight on Octo- BY JUAN LOPEZ construction zone when, investiga- [email protected] Department are ready. to learn that they must stop at all red ber 28, a pedestrian was struck and tors state, he stepped directly into There will be only two red lights lights. After this time of amnesty, cita- killed by a vehicle as he was trying to southbound traffi c. At the U.S. 27 intersections of W.C. as this was deemed the ideal number tions will be issued. The amount for cross U.S. 27. Seales was struck by a Honda Ac- Owens and San Pedro, something to best serve the city. The camera sys- cord driven by 35-year-old Mark Kretz, new has appeared: red light cameras. tems and equipment were acquired each citation will be $156, as set by of Sebring. It has nearly been a full year since from American Traffi c Solutions. the state legislature. Investigators state that Kretz did the red-light camera installment They helped conduct a traffi c that At the end of the day, it is all about not have time to avoid Seales, who debate was reported. After several led to the two intersections being prevention. heated debates and city commission chosen. Clewiston Police Chief Don “It is my hope that we will not have meetings that covered such issues as Gutshall explains, “Those two inter- to issue any warnings or citations at SEE STRUCK • 12 the right turn on red issue, the project sections were determined to have the all,” said Gutshall. BUY A NEW 2011 RANGER, GET UP TO $7000 OFF MSRP, AND PAY NO DEALER FEE. Stk # 11t226, MSRP $24,945 - Dealer Discount $1500 - Ford Retail Customer Cash $2000 - Ford Promotional Retail Bonus Customer Cash $1000 - Ford Retail Bonus Customer Cash $1500 - Ford Retail Trade-In Assistance Bonus Customer Cash* $1000 = $17,945 * Must trade in a 1995 or newer vehicle. Images are for illustration purposes only. See Dealer for details. Offer ends 11/30/11 . 2 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee NovemberMay 27, 3, 20102011 COMMUNITY NEWS AND INFORMATION Together We’ll Grow and exciting things happening with RFL. We in- Operation Medicine Cabinet vite all survivors, old Relay for Life members, BY JILLIAN SPARKS Get ready for this holiday season by empty- and anyone wanting to help fi ght this dreaded Clewiston Chamber of Commerce ing your medicine cabinet of expired, unused, disease cancer. By defi nition, a chamber of commerce is a unwanted prescriptions and over the counter Pastor David McClusky will be the guest local association that promotes and protects the drugs and bringing those to the local Operation speaker for the evening. For more information, interest of the business community. Medicine Cabinet drop off location on Saturday, please call Betty Grizzwald at 863-983-0020 or Over the last few months you may have no- Nov. 5. 810-429-3316. ticed “Together We’ll Grow” on a label, on Face- Because medications should not be fl ushed book, at a recent event, on the radio or maybe down the toilet or thrown in the garbage, and be- chamber socials, our electronic messaging sign, you are noticing this statement for the fi rst time cause they pose a risk to children in the home. Mini Health Fairs various represented events and now with you right here, right now. Medication drop-offs will be welcomed dur- the readers of the Clewiston News! •Clewiston Senior Center on Tuesday, Nov. Some of the very best business-oriented ing Operation Medicine Cabinet between 10 Allow us to introduce ourselves through our 15, at 11:30 a.m. Open to the public. representatives of Clewiston are what make up a.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the K & M Phar- the chamber board. As such, we understand the up and coming event, The Clewiston Business macy in Clewiston. •Okeechobee Landings on Tuesday, Nov. 15, hurdles small businesses and our community Bash. This event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. For more information, please contact Bianca at 10:45 a.m. Open to the public. must overcome. 8, in front of the Clewiston Inn, from 5 p.m. to Ross at 863-674-4041 ext. 143. From the board’s direction, through cham- 8 p.m. Clewiston Library ber staff, we are implementing innovative and We will have our local “Homegrown Cham- Gospel Sing creative ways for our community to thrive in its’ pion” Mr. Scott Martin, FLW 2011 Tour Champi- •The Clewiston Library is pleased to an- entirety. We also know that buying local goods on, speaking about the importance of our small The Swindles would like to invite everyone nounce that Frank Harris, a well-known local and services and the promotion of our areas business community and how it pertained to his out to The Big Red Barn for a gospel sing on Fri- fi nancial advisor, will offer a free program on treasures is a necessary must for this equation own success. There will be hot hors d’oeuvres day, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. Cash Flow Management. This will include infor- of success to be complete. and drinks for purchase at the Clewiston Inn so Henry Pelham and friends will performing. mation on basic budgeting, and how to get the The Clewiston Chamber of Commerce is just you can enjoy yourself to the fullest while learn- The Big Red Barn is located at 7500 W. Hwy. 27, most out of your money. The program will be getting warmed up! We hope you have all ready ing about our local businesses and their services Clewiston. A sign will mark the location. They held in the main Clewiston Library seating area, noticed some of our efforts but if not, it surely they provide with even some give-a-ways and hope to see you there. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. won’t be hard to miss us much longer. some local deals too! For more information, please call Eric Tom- Tapping into social networking with our very The Clewiston Chamber of Commerce is as Fair Deals Flea Market merdahl at 863-983-1493. successful Facebook page, the air with “Clewis- dedicated to hard work as it is its’ membership. ton’s Coffee Talk” on 91.5 The Call FM (Tuesday We know you are busy running your company Treat yourself to a small town fl ea market •The Clewiston Public Library will be spon- so help us help you. We will assist you to be atmosphere on Saturday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, and Thursday at 8 a.m.), weekly membership soring a coloring contest for children, starting e-bulletins, monthly membership newsletters, your very best success because, “Together We’ll Dec. 3, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hendry on Friday, Nov. 4, and continuing through Friday, Grow.” County Fairgrounds. Nov. 18. Children who want to enter the contest Free parking and free admission. For more can pick up coloring sheets at the front desk at information, please call Yvonne at 863-983-4453 the library. Lucky winners will receive prizes. or Sherry at 863-228-2958 after 7 p.m. For more information, please call Maria An- tunez at 863-983-1493. Pre-Christmas Bazaar Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church is holing Future Hendry leaders for their Fourteenth Annual Pre-Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. training Holiday crafts: hand-sewn, hand-crocheted Hendry Democrats are looking to train pro- and knitted items - homemade jellies (including spective political hopefuls for roles in the com- guava), relishes, pickles and fresh baked goods, munity. with luncheon prepared from 11:30 a.m. to 1 Residents expressing an interest in running p.m. in the upcoming 2012 elections can utilize the For more information, please call 863-983- group’s services to be prepared heading into the 7960. election. Interested readers should contact someone Relay for Life at [email protected]. “A night at the movies, movie for a cure” is Submitted Photo the 2012 theme for RFL. Kickoff will be Nov. 14 Flea Market at 7 p.m. First Baptist Church fellowship hall will The VFW Post #4185 is having a continu- Costume contest fun be the location. The church is located at 102 E. ous indoor-outdoor fl ea market from 8 a.m. to Melanie Longoria, Tyrese Holmes, and Alejandro Villarreal were the winners Ventura. 4 p.m. The fellowship hall is located in the back on For more information, please call 863-983- of the Halloween costume contest at Westside Elementary School on Friday, the central side of the street. There is a lot of new 9748 or 863-673-3130. 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Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum kicks grounds. Previously, AIAC has included entertain- traditions, we hope to inspire an appreciation The sensational backdrop for this event is the off Native American Heritage Month. ers such as Casper and the 602 Band, Micki Free and understanding of the Seminole people and This weekend-long American Indian Arts Blues Experience, Grey Wolf Blues Band, Martha other Native American tribes.” Everglades, just about an hour in any direction Celebration (AIAC) will be held from Nov. 4-6, at Redbone, Keith Secola and the Wild Band of In- Educational and interactive activities for from most cities in Broward, Dade, Collier and its campus on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian dians, Bill Miller and other award winning Ameri- youth groups and the general public promise to Hendry counties. Reservation. can Indian recording artists. Thrilling dance entertain festival-goers by immersing them in Na- The rich blue skies and the miles of sawgrass Widely regarded as an indigenous cultural ex- groups like the Yellow Bird Apache Dancers of tive cultures. and hammocks provide the ultimate setting for plosion in the Everglades, this 14th annual event Arizona, the AniKituhwa Warriors from North The Craft Corner allows children the opportu- this amazing celebration of arts, dance, culture celebrates the traditional and contemporary arts, Carolina and the Great Plains Indian Dancers nity to create their own Seminole-inspired craft; and music.
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Call To Advertise Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat & The Sun 1-863-983-9148 26 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee NovemberMay 27, 3, 20102011 New IFAS Study Shows Corn Plants OBITUARY Obituaries should be submitted by sending e-mail to [email protected]. Customers may also request photos and links to online Help Control Major Mite Pest guest books. A link to the obituaries is available at www.newszap.com. BY ROBERT H. WELLS UF Jack Bradford Hamilton, 72 Add one more entry to corn’s list of abilities: CLEWISTON — Jack Bradford Hamilton, age helping to biologically control pests. 72, of Clewiston, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, Already a source of food and biofuel, Univer- 2011, at Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/ Fla- sity of Florida researchers report in a new study gler in Edgewater, Fla. that corn plants can help sustain populations of He was a native and spent his life-time in Bare small, fl ying insects known as gall midges in or- Beach. He was an expert mechanic and loved der to control twospotted spider mites. Spider mites are hard-to-manage, major pests his farming and cattle. Jack graduated from of hundreds of ornamental and vegetable crops. Belle Glade High School and attended college in In the study, which is published in the current Douglas, Ga. issue of Crop Protection, the highly mobile midge He was preceded in death by his parents, Law- could fi nd spider mites from more than 23 feet rence and Rosa Bell Hamilton; and a sister, away and controlled more than 81 percent of spi- Josephine Richards. der mites on green beans in a greenhouse test. He is survived by three daughters, LaTesha The corn provides a supply of non-pest mites Leary and husband, Greg and Sherri Kummer to feed gall midges when spider mite populations and husband, Duane, all of Palatka, and Stepha- run low. nie Ward of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two sisters, Pau- This is known as a banker plant system since line Rigby of Sebring and Betty Hollis of the corn plant stores, or “banks,” extra prey for Edgewater; grandchildren, Brandi Kummer, midges. And by using the midge to control spi- Robert Kummer, Tabitha Priester, Francinia der mites, the system reduces the need for pes- Kummer, Amanda Leary, and Andrea Leary; ticides. PHOTO / UF great-grandchildren, Sarah Grace Priester and “Anything you can do to manage spider mites A gall midge is shown in this photo. The midge can be used in a corn banker plant system Herbert Wade Priester; nieces, Barbara Varney, without using pesticides is going to be a major to biologically control twospotted spider mites in greenhouse production settings. Photo by Donna Williams, Darla DePew; and nephew, benefi t,” said Lance Osborne, an entomologist Lance Osborne, entomology professor and associate center director at the UF/IFAS Mid- Stanley Crews. with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sci- Florida REC. Graveside services were held Monday, Oct. 24, ences and co-author of the study. Osborne is at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clewiston with grand- based at the Mid-Florida Research and Education at lsosborn@ufl .edu or by calling 407-884-2034, assistant Fabieli Irizarry — all with IFAS, and Cin- Center in Apopka. son, Robert Kummer offi ciating. ext. 163. The system was tested on green beans dy McKenzie, research entomologist with the U.S. Spider mites quickly build resistance to pesti- Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka but could be applied to different greenhouse- Department of Agriculture in Fort Pierce. was in charge of arrangements. cides and become nearly impossible to control, grown crops, such as tomatoes. Osborne said. Study co-authors include graduate assistant The Environmental Protection Agency, the Growers interested in using this system may Yingfang Xiao, associate professor Jianjun Chen, USDA Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative contact Osborne for more information by email lab technician Katherine Houben and research and UF/IFAS funded the research. Ellen W. Peterson Notice of Traffi c Safety This Holiday Season Memorial Service BY STATEPOINT the back seat until age 12. the school bus. Then look left, right, and left Ellen W. Peterson, of Estero, While winter clothes keep your child warm, again before crossing the street. Florida, passed away Oct. 14, Keeping children safe is every parent’s fi rst they can also interfere with the proper harness fi t 2011. A Celebration of her life concern, which is why traffi c safety is so impor- of your child in the car seat. Make sure to place Bike Safety tant. During the holidays, when families are trav- blankets around your child after you fasten the will be held Nov. 13, 1-5 p.m., eling and daylight ends sooner, parents need to harness. Parents and children should always wear their Fisheating Creek State pay extra attention to traffi c hazards at home and The holidays are a busy time at shopping properly fi tted bike helmets. Helmets should sit on the road. malls -- especially parking lots. Drivers should be low across the forehead with no more than two Campground, 7555 N. US Hwy Traffi c accidents continue to be the leading on alert for small children when reversing out of fi nger-widths above the eyebrow, and the chin 27, Palmdale, and will include cause of death for children ages 1 through 12 a parking space. And don’t leave children unat- strap should be buckled snugly. artist Clyde Butcher, environ- in the United States, according to the National tended near an open trunk, where they can get In low-light conditions, make sure that you Highway Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA). trapped. and your children wear brightly colored clothing mental activists, music, food To help keep families safe this holiday season and refl ective materials. Everyone’s bike should and a 4 mile (start to finish) trip and year round, NHTSA has teamed up with the School Bus Safety be equipped with a white front light and a red on the creek. animated, preschool television show “Chugging- rear light. ton” to launch the national “Think Safe, Ride During the holiday season, children may Children should ride with an adult on bike Safe, Be Safe!” campaign. The program offers become more rambunctious on the way home paths or on the sidewalk -- never in the street. Bring your own kayak/canoe, free resources to help parents and kids learn im- from school. Parents should take the time to em- More tips and activities can be found at www. portant safety lessons from engaging characters phasize year-round rules, like facing forward and chuggington.com/safety. or limited and take a safety pledge online to earn a traffi c obeying the school bus driver. By engaging your children in safety activities reservations are safety badge. Children should always wait with an adult and games, you give them the knowledge and available, no charge, at Here are some traffi c safety tips for you and at the school bus stop. When disembarking, in- lifelong tools to help them stay safe this holiday your children to remember. struct children to take fi ve giant steps away from season and beyond. [email protected], 863-659-1099. Car Safety In lieu of flowers, please Everyone should use seat belts, and children donate to non-profits should always be in a properly fi tted car seat. Save Our Creeks, Inc. Select a car seat based on your child’s age and size that fi ts in your vehicle. Keep your child in (www.saveourcreeks.org) or the car seat as long as they are within the manu- Happeehatchee Center, Inc. facturer’s height and weight requirements and in (www.happehatchee.org). November2 3, 2011 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20107 newszap.com Give Thanks for Hunting Opportunities Free Speech Free Ads Your community directory Outta’ the Woods is a click away! BY TONY YOUNG FWC November means the 2011-12 huntin’ sea- son’s in full swing. In this month’s column, I cover most everything you need to know about general gun, fall turkey, quail and gray squirrel, snipe and the second phase of mourning and white-winged dove seasons. The fi rst thing you need to do is pick up a $17 Florida resident hunting license. Nonresidents pay $46.50 for a 10-day license or $151.50 for 12 months. If you plan to hunt one of Florida’s many wild- life management areas (WMAs), you’ll also need a $26.50 management area permit, but don’t for- get to study the brochure for the specifi c area you plan to hunt because dates, bag limits and rules differ greatly from area to area. You can get these brochures at the tax collec- tor’s offi ce near each WMA, or you can down- load them from MyFWC.com/Hunting. You can buy your license and permits by calling 888-HUNT-FLORIDA or online at www. SUBMITTED PHOTO fl .wildlifelicense.com. Have your credit card Antlerless Deer. ready. You also can purchase them from a tax collector’s offi ce and most retail outlets that sell chery season, and spotted fawns are never legal That season runs Nov. 1 - Feb. 15 statewide. The hunting and fi shing supplies. game. By the way, WMAs do not have an antler- second phase of the mourning and white-winged The general gun season runs Nov. 5 - Jan. 22 less deer season. dove season also comes in this month and runs in Zone C; Dec. 3 - Feb. 19 in Zone B; and in Zone If you hunt with deer dogs anywhere in Flor- Nov. 12-27. Shooting hours for migratory game A, the second phase of general gun season runs ida, special rules and registration requirements birds are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Nov. 19 - Jan. 1. In Zone D, it starts Thanksgiving may apply, so call the FWC for details. The bag limit for snipe is eight; for doves, the bag Day (Nov. 24) and lasts four days through Nov. 27. Fall turkey season in Zone A is Nov. 19 - Jan. limit is 15. Two weeks later, the season reopens Dec. 10 and 1. In zones B and C, it runs Dec. 3 - Jan. 29 and You must get a no-cost migratory bird permit runs through Feb. 19. Nov. 5 - Jan. 1, respectively. And in Zone D, fall if you plan to hunt snipe, doves or any other mi- Hunters can take bucks having at least one turkey season is Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 10 - Jan. 15, gratory game birds. antler 5 inches or longer, but anyone hunting deer except for Holmes County, where there is no fall The FWC even provides an online “Dove Appointments in Clewiston, Lake Placid, Sebring and Okeechobee in Florida must have the $5 deer permit. On pri- turkey season. Hunter’s Hotline” that gives up-to-date informa- vate lands, the daily bag limit for deer is two, but Only bearded turkeys and gobblers are legal W.Roy Wilkes, C.P.A. tion on Florida’s public dove fi elds. The address is Attorney and Counselor at Law during some quota hunts on WMAs, the bag limit game, and you must have a turkey permit ($10 for MyFWC.com/Dove, and it’s updated every Thurs- residents; $125 for nonresidents) to hunt them. (888)645-1319 is only one deer. In some cases, there are antler day throughout the dove season. Information in- The bag limit is one bird per day, and a total of The hiring of a Lawyer is an important decision that should not be restrictions, so read the particular WMA brochure cludes dove densities, previous week’s harvests based soley upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send two during the archery, crossbow, muzzleloading before hunting. and fi eld conditions. you free written information about our qualifications and experience. On private lands, hunters can take wild hogs gun and fall turkey seasons combined. year-round with no bag or size limits. On most Quail and gray squirrel season runs statewide - but not all - WMAs, there’s also no bag or size Nov. 12 - March 4. There’s a daily bag limit of 12 limit on wild hogs, and hunters can take them for each, but shooting fox squirrels is against the during any hunting season except spring turkey. law. Again, check the WMA brochure to be certain. Shooting hours for deer, turkeys, quail and HERE’SHERE’S MYMY CCARD!ARD! The highly anticipated antlerless deer season, gray squirrels is a half-hour before sunrise to a These hometown businesses appreciate your support! often called “doe week,” is Nov. 19-25 (Thanks- half-hour after sunset. All legal rifl es, shotguns, giving week) in zones A and C, and Dec. 26 - Jan. muzzleloaders, bows, crossbows and pistols are 1 (Christmas week) in zones B and D. legal for taking these resident game animals dur- During doe week, the daily bag limit is one ing the general gun, antlerless deer, fall turkey, buck and one doe, or two bucks. You may not and quail and gray squirrel seasons. take two does in one day as you can during ar- Florida snipe hunting ranks second in the na- tion for the number of birds harvested each year.
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Keep in mind that a fi ve to 10 percent we would have enough water to fi sh the main all my reels with reduction in body weight produces a 58 percent lake and not the rim canal. Now we have plenty braided line and November is recognized as American Diabe- reduction in diabetes. Take action now. Get at of water and are getting more. The other good changed out my tes Month. least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. news is that the bass are everywhere here on the medium action America is facing an epidemic of diabe- (Dance, walk the dog, play with your kids!) Try south end of the lake and the fi shing just keeps rods for heavier tes, a serious disease that damages the body to eat healthier and educate yourself on prop- action ones. getting better everyday. SUBMITTED PHOTO and shortens lives. Diabetes is a disease where er serving sizes. When a person has diabetes, Most of the I have been fi shing from the Monkey Box to Esteban Reay from Miami the body doesn’t produce insulin or doesn’t they also have an increased risk of heart attack, areas that I Pelican Bay and catch bass almost anywhere with an Okeechobee Bass. use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that stroke, kidney disease, or blindness. There is no I stop to fi sh. This past week, my clients had fi shed last week your body needs to convert sugar, starches and known cure for diabetes, but there is treatment. some wind and rain to deal with but still enjoyed look awesome other foods into energy. There are two different If you already have diabetes, managing the dis- catching good numbers of bass on both artifi cial now. With the kinds of diabetes. Type-1 diabetes is when the ease can lower your risk of complications such lures and wild shiners out on the main lake. water level coming back up, we will be able to body fails to produce insulin. People with this as kidney failure, heart disease and stroke, blind- Even though everyone knows I would rather get way back in the grass to fi sh all winter. type have to get daily shots of insulin to survive. ness, and amputations of legs and feet. use artifi cial lures, the shiner fi shing was really The water is clear in most areas and, as some Type-2 diabetes is when the body fails to make With nearly 26 million children and adults good last week. Especially for a nine-year-old trails are cut back in the grass in most areas, we enough insulin or properly use insulin. About 90 in America living with diabetes, and another 79 boy I had on the boat that caught bass all morn- should be able to fi sh no matter what the wind percent to 95 percent of all diagnosed cases of million at high risk for developing type-2 diabe- ing in the rain Saturday. does to us. diabetes are Type-2 diabetes. Typically, Type-2 tes, the disease is taking a devastating physical, My lure of choice this past week was the new The water temperature this past week was diabetes develops after the age of 45. Some of emotional and fi nancial toll on our country. Re- Big Dipper made by Charlie’s Worms in junebug in the lower seventies in the morning and, if it the signs of diabetes can include excessive thirst, cent numbers reported by the CDC state that ev- color. I rig this bait with a 6/0 wide gap hook and remains this cool, we should have a few bass extreme hunger, unusual weight loss, increased ery 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with dia- fi sh it on 65 pound test Diamond braided line. A move in to spawn this next full moon phase. It will only get better as we move into the season tiredness, increased irritability and blurry vision. betes and diabetes kills more people each year good heavy action rod will also be needed to get here on Lake Okeechobee. Sometimes family history plays a part in wheth- than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Recent the bass out of the heavy cover. Until next week, good luck, tight lines, and I er a person develops diabetes, but other factors estimates project that as many as one in three Some of the other lures that I used this past hope to see everyone out on the lake soon. such as being overweight or lack of exercise American adults will have diabetes by 2050 un- week have been a smaller version of the Big Dip- appear to play a role as well. Diet, exercise and less we take steps to stop diabetes. Capt. Mark King is a full time guide out of per called the Zipper Dipper and a Salt Stick O world famous Roland Martin’s Marina and new medicines can prevent or delay much of For more information about diabetes go to also made by Charlie’s Worms. Resort in Clewiston, Florida. Give him a call at the illness and complications of diabetes. www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/factsheet11.htm or Junebug has been my color choice with both 863-677-0983 or go to www.markkingfi shing. Did you know that there is also something www.diabetes.org. cases. I did hear of some bass being caught on com to book a trip. NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA CONJUNTA BETWEEN THE HENDRY COUNTY BOARD ENTRE LA JUNTA DE COMISSIONADOS DEL OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE CONDADO de HENDRY Y LA JUNTA HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ESCOLAR DEL CONDADO DE HENDRY TO DISCUSS REDISTRICTING PARA DESCUTIR la REDISTRICTING
Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners Aviso queda habido cuenta de que la Junta de Comisionados y la Junta and the Hendry County School Board will hold a public hearing to receive pub- Escolar del Condado de Hendry sostendra una audiencia publica para recibir lic comment concerning redistricting and related issues at 5:00 p.m. on comentarios del public sobre cuestiones conexas y redistricting alas 5:00 pm el November 8, 2011, in the Commission Room, Clewiston City Hall, 115 West 8 de Noviembre del 2011, en la sala de Comisionado, Ayuntamiento de Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida. All persons are invited to attend and be Clewiston, 115 West Ventura Ave., Clewiston, Florida. Todas personas estan invi- heard. tadas a asistir y ser escuchados. Redistricting es el proceso mediante el cual se ajustan los limites del Redistricting is the process by which the district boundaries for election of distrito para eleccion de comisionados del condado y miembros de la junta County Commissioners and School Board members are adjusted to account for Escolar para esplicar los cambios de poblacion en el censo decenal. Las changes in population reflected in the decennial census. The current district actuales lineas de distrito se proponen ser cambiado en varios lugares. Los lines are proposed to be changed in several places. The proposed maps are mapas propuestos estan desponibles para la inspeccion durante horas nor- available for inspection during normal business hours at the Supervisor of males de trabajo en la oficina del Supervisor de Elecciones en la Corte del Elections Office at the Hendry County Courthouse, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., Condado de Hendry, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, Florida. LaBelle, Florida. Si una persona decide apelar cualquier decision tomada por una junta con respect a cualquier asunto discutido en esa reunion, tendra un If a person decides to appeal any decision made by either board with expediente de las actuaciones y que, para tal efecto, necesite asegurar que respect to any matter discussed at such meeting, he/she will need a record of un acta literal de las actuaciones se hace, que registro incluye el testimonio y the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a la evidencia de que la apelacion es basarse. verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testi- mony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Junta del Distrito Escolar del Condado Hendry Junta de Comisionado del Hendry County School Board Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County Matthew A. Beatty, Presidente Condado Hendry Matthew A. Beatty, Chairman Darrell R. Harris, Chairman Darrell R. Harris, Presidente November2 3, 2011 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20109 RELIGION COLUMNS NOTICE The Glades County School Board what is needed or how they got to be as they campaigning. Today, you voted for us!” Want to Minister? Know the are now? If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen de- Will Hold A Reorganizational Limits! The good helper will recognize he may not frocked, doesn’t it follow that electricians can Meeting have all of the answers, may need to consult or BY REV. SAM S. THOMAS, PH. D.+ be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys de- Saint Martin’s Church refer, may have to acknowledge that there are ranged, models deposed, and dry cleaners de- On November 22, 2011 other ways of looking at things. When that hap- pressed? At 11:30a.m. When I was recovering from an illness, I en- pens, help comes, healing takes place, faith is Even more, baseball players will be debased, countered a young man who asked how I was restored, hope is found, love is given. organ donors will be delivered, and musical In The doing and I told him. He went on to say my prob- composers will eventually decompose. Glades County School Board lem came from drinking bad water. A Political Comeback On a more positive note, though, perhaps we Now, by can pray politicians will be devoted. Meeting Room chance, his fam- BY PASTOR JOHN HICKS ily was selling First United Methodist Church 400 10th Street, SW water purifi ers Would Anyone Notice? Will Rogers stated, “I don’t make jokes. I just Moore Haven, Florida 33471 and he had all of BY JACKIE MILLER, EVANGELIST the answers to watch the government and report the facts.” In First Christian Church that spirit, I share the following to help us get my health prob- Several years ago, a New Jersey man killed lems! I told him, through the dreaded politi- his wife, three children and mother-in-law. He LOW COST politely, to “get left their bodies in their expensive home. It was lost” in as gentle cal commercials heading our almost a month before the “neighbors” knew VACCINATION CLINICS a way as I could anything was wrong. phrase it. way. No one noticed their absence because no One evening, A politician SHEWMAKER ANIMAL HOSPITAL one really knew them. James McKay of USC 1095 N. State Rd. 29 • LaBelle • 863-675-2441 I was invited to is hit by a truck coaching fame said, “The neighbors are perfect. WED & SAT FROM 8AM TO 10AM listen to a lecture and dies. He ar- I don’t know any of them.” Rev. Sam S. Thomas on a food system rives in heaven IMMOKALEE ANIMAL CLINIC The New Testament terms for “The Church” that was sup- and is met by 1400 Roberts Ave, Immokalee • 239-657-2266 included the words which mean “fellowship,” WED & SAT FROM 10:30AM TO NOON posed to clean St. Peter who “household,” “family,” and “in one house.” The out my interior and set the stage for healthy liv- states, “We have CLEWISTON MOBILE UNIT CLINIC essence of the Christian-to-Christian relationship ing ever after. I would need to buy the powders, a problem. at the Tractor Supply Store • Clewiston • 863-675-2441 was that of being bound together in the ties of etc. When the lecture was concluded and I was We seldom WED 2PM TO 4PM love, a community. asked to sign up, I advised the presenters that I see politicians 3 Year Rabies $10 • Parvo/Distemper $12 Pastor John Hicks People whose lives are intertwined and in- would discuss the matter with my doctor before around these Half price laser spay & neuter w/full puppy & kitten shots volved with each other. In the book “We, The Half price boarding - Cash Only changing diets. parts, so we’re not sure what to Lonely People,” Ralph Keyes asks, “Would any- Disclaimer: The Patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to Somebody once said, “When you’re a ham- pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or treat- do with you. We will have you spend one day in one notice if I didn’t show up?” The fellowship of ment which is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement mer, every problem looks like a nail!” And it’s for the free discounted fee or reduced fee service, examination or treatment. the church is responsible for noticing. true. There is that classical story about the blind Hell and one in Heaven. Then you can choose But there’s another side to it. Have you ever men examining an elephant. Depending on where to spend eternity.” let yourself get involved in anything in the fellow- what part of the elephant was touched, it looked And with that, St. Peter escorts the politician like a long snake to the one that touched the tail, to the elevator and he goes down to Hell. The ship of the church? Are you there often enough COME ONE, it looked like a wall to the one who touched the doors open and he fi nds himself standing in the or committed to any group or function that your side, it looked like a thick pipe to the one that midst of his friends and other politicians who absence would be noticed? Other than sitting in touched the trunk. had worked with him. a pew on Sunday morning and a hasty rush for COME ALL Each brings his insights but thinks he has the Everyone runs to greet him and they remi- the door, what do you do to establish yourself whole picture. nisce about the good times they had while get- in the fellowship of the church? It may be the When things are different than they seem, it ting rich at expense of the people. They play golf church which is indifferent. Put a Face seems embarrassing to call for help or to con- and dine on lobster. Also present is the Devil, Maybe you are. It’s your responsibility to be- sider that there may be more involved than is who is very friendly. They’re having such a good come a part of the fellowship, to get to know understood. time that before he realizes it, it’s time to go. Ev- people and to participate in a group where to the One minister from another tradition told me eryone gives him a big hug and waves while the people get to know you. When I hear someone about his work for an advanced degree and how elevator rises. mention that church people aren’t friendly, I name BBQ he began to see the place of history in the for- The elevator door reopens at Heaven. Twen- can’t help but wonder what this person ever did mation of faith. A whole new world had been ty-four hours pass with the politician joining a to try and be friendly to others. opened to him; how what was practiced came group of contented souls moving from cloud to It’s a two-way street. If you insist on being an MEET & GREET into being and how it now made more sense. cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a observer rather than a participant in your church, Yes! I was able to refer him to some web good time and before he realizes it, the 24 hours the chances are pretty good that you’ll continue have gone by and St. Peter returns. RAY VAN sites and sources. I also learned about his un- to feel like an outsider. derstanding of what worship is about and the “Well, you’ve spent a day in Hell and another Commitment is basic. There is no way that contributions made to those who followed it. in Heaven. Now, choose your eternity.” a community can be forged from people trying Remember Job? He has problems, serious prob- He refl ects for a minute, then answers: “I to make up their minds about whether or not to HOUTEN lems and bad problems. There were those three would never have thought it, and Heaven has “belong” or community-seekers who keep their For Sheriff of Hendry County friends, Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar who had the been delightful, but I think I would be better off bags packed and ready. “answers.” in Hell.” When I say “commitment,” I don’t mean a November 12, 2011 One attributed Job’s problems to sin by tell- So he goes back down. The doors of the signature in blood, or even a long-term contract. Date: ing him that if he’d only stop sinning all would be elevator open and he is in the middle of a bar- What I do mean is a willingness to stay through Time: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. well. Unfortunately, that didn’t fi t with the reality ren land covered with waste. All his friends are friction, to work on problems when they occur Place: Barron Park, LaBelle of Job’s life. Another told him that he was really dressed in rags, wading through garbage. The and to stick with each other. getting off lucky and that he deserved even more Devil comes over. I think that’s what has to happen for any of us punishment than he was getting. “I don’t understand,” stammers the politi- to fi nd the meaning and fulfi llment of fellowship cian. “Yesterday, I was here and there was a golf Grand Prize Drawing Job couldn’t buy that explanation either. in the church, or anywhere else. Our attitude & Other Prizes It didn’t make sense. A third admonishment, course and we ate lobster and danced and had a ought to be, “This is my church. When there are ”don’t question it,” is of no value. How can great time. Now it’s a wasteland full of garbage problems, I’ll be here to help solve them. When Face painting, games things change if there is no way to understand and my friends look miserable.” The Devil looks things are going well, I’ll be here to enjoy it.” Fun for children of all ages! at him, smiles and says, “Yesterday, we were That’s commitment! 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SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO 8th graders Deryan Baltazar, Hiram Simpson, Jessica Riquiz, Maurice Murphy, Jasmin 6th graders Veronica Lopez, Emmanuel Lopez, Courtney Berry, Tyren Richardson, and Do- Gomez, and Jennifer Delgado. raida Rodriguez. CCS Honor Roll Kindergarten - Mrs. McDon- Cordova, Christian Gerena, Andrea Marrero, Jo- seph Rourks ald •Most Improved: Andrea Marrero •A Honor Roll: Madeline Carroll, Caleb Igle- sias 3rd Grade – Mrs. Pelham •Honorable Mention (All A’s and B’s): Sarahi •Honor Roll (All A’s): Amanda Mickler, Julia Azua, Jillian Barton, Olivia Branaman, Peyton Jessup, Michael Stevens, Ethan Pelham Lee, La’Naiya Myers, Jared Wooten •Honorable Mention (All A’s and B’s): Cole- •Most Improved: Peyton Lee man Kinman, Valerie Lopez, Stewart Cordero Submitted Photo 1st Grade - Mrs. Iglesias 4th Grade – Mrs. Gibson Students and Athletes for October •Honor Roll (All A’s): Ryland Polhill, Tyra •Honor Roll (All A’s): Hannah Stowe Clewiston High School Students of the Month are students who work hard, Whitehurst put forth great effort in all that they do, are honest, reliable and dependable. •Honorable Mention (All A’s and B’s): Dylan •Honorable Mention (All A’s and B’s): Mor- gan Sherman, Jordan Sweet, Lauren White Great job to Terrance Trotman – 12th grade and Mariela Raya – 12th grade. Corley, Aleiya Booth-Villalobos, Andre Skeete, These students also set a good example for the rest of the student body. Our Hilary Martin, Conner Harper, Emily Diaz, Jayla Athletes of the Month for October are Karl Powell - 11th grade and Meagan Vallejo 5th Grade – Mrs. Chamblee •Most Improved: Dylan Corley Miller – 11th grade. These hardworking athletes always try their best and •Honor Roll (All A’s): Melissa Manning, Jes- always put forth extra effort in both practices and events. These students are sica Maxson, Emily Miller defi nitely team leaders who are also honest, reliable and dependable. 1st Grade - Mrs. Beck •Honorable Mention (All A’s and B’s): Gray- •Honor Roll (All A’s): Shelby Stinson, Devin son Brooks, Macy McDonald, Zinal Patel Nguyen, J.C. Lopez •Most Improved: Macy McDonald •Honorable Mention (All A’s and B’s): Nalani ANT TO SUBMIT NEWS Aguila, Alexis Lusk 6th Grade – Mrs. Lee W ? •Most Improved: Nalani Aguila •Honorable Mention (All A’s and B’s): Isabel- events? photos? tips? stories? la Perez, Bobby Adams, Alicia Corley, Jonathan 2nd Grade – Mrs. Davis Hatton, Ciara Iglesias, Brantley Mills, Cheyanna •Honor Roll (All A’s): Dustin Nguyen Pelham Send us an e-mail at [email protected] •Honorable Mention (All A’s and B’s): Adrian •Most Improved: Dylan Patel 212 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee NovemberMay 27, 3, 20102011
damage or pass away from his injuries,” noted Anthony Jones was arrested. He faces a Detective Sgt. Buchhofer in his report. charge of child neglect. The report chastises the Two days later an emotional Anthony Jones amount of time it took Jones to get the child help, left a message for detectives. In it, he said he lied the likelihood that if the boy survives he will be about the injuries -- the dogs hadn’t trampled over permanently disabled and the fact that he lied to the baby, Jones had “dropped him.” Anthony was investigators and medical staff about the injuries. still at the hospital with the child. Staff Writer Juan Lopez contributed to this Investigators arranged for his return to Clewis- story. ton.He gave the full account in a video-taped in- terview. In the statement, Jones said the child fell at approximately 1:30 p.m. that day while he was being cradled in his arms. Jones said he was fi x- STRUCK ing him a bottle of formula, holding the empty plastic bottle between his knees, the child in his Continued • 1 left arm, and using his right hand to unscrew the bottle top. He said the child fell onto the linoleum fl oor in front of the kitchen sink. He fell straight down, he was struck by the front end of the Accord, thrown said, hitting the “back of his head and his back- onto the hood and windshield then back onto the side.” Immediately, the child lost consciousness. southbound lane. Kretz came to stop as soon as Unsure what to do, Jones held him in his arm he was able to. PHOTO / INI and snapped his fi ngers but the little boy would Detectives say this is where a child fell violently to the fl oor, causing injuries that will remain Seales came to rest directly in front of Kretz’s not respond. That’s when he grabbed him, plac- vehicle. with him for the rest of his life. The child’s father has been charged in connection with the ing both hands under the child’s armpits, and Fire Rescue personnel arrived on the scene case. shook him “violently for approximately 90 to 120 and Seales was pronounced dead at the scene. seconds total.” FHP shut down the southbound lanes of U.S. 27 the hospital. His parents waited for news of their The child regained consciousness and man- for three hours as investigators combed the area child’s condition. Jones stuck to his story. ALL aged to fi nish half of his 4-ounce bottle. Jones for evidence and statements. Lt. Greg Bueno, a F But hospital personnel gave investigators a then put him to sleep for 45 minutes. The child spokesman for the FHP, commented that inves- Continued • 1 sobering report: In the boy they found “severe woke up crying suddenly and seemed unable to tigators are taking their time to fully review the traumatic brain injury with suspicion of non-ac- control its left arm. case. cidental trauma.” Jones called the baby’s mother, and, at 6 p.m. “We have 30 to 60 days to fully investigate and The injuries included subdural hemorrhage, she drove him to the hospital. Jones would not fi le a report,” he stated. “We want to make sure couple’s two dogs had jumped on top of the child which is the rupture of blood vessels in the layer arrive for another 30 to 45 minutes. as the boy sat in his bouncy seat in the kitchen. that we have all the facts in hand before go for- that separates the brain from the skull; cerebral Asked why he did not seek medical help soon- ward.” This was the account that Anthony had given infarction, a disturbance in the vessels ability to er, Jones said he “panicked and was concerned them. He continued to say that no charges will be supply blood to the brain; and elevated intracra- that (mother’s name withheld) would not trust fi led against Kretz and it appears, unfortunately, Investigators weighed the dogs: 14 and 7 nial pressure, a devastating complication of neu- him with (child).” pounds. that Seales simply walked into oncoming traffi c. rological injury. “Anthony also stated that he was concerned Alcohol was determined to not be the cause About 70 miles away, at St. Mary’s, the child “Doctors stated that a full recovery is not likely, about what other people thought of him,” wrote was taken into the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of of this incident. and that (name of child withheld) will have brain the detective in his report. November2 3, 2011 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201013
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