Red Light Cameras Installed 5-Month-Old Fights for Life After
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TThehe CClewistonThursday,le Novemberw 3, 2011 isVol. 85t - Numbero 118 -n 50¢ NNewsews Breast Cancer Awareness Birdwatching: Bluebirds Page 24 Page 15 5-Month-Old Fights Junk Yard Dolls 2012 For Life After ‘Fall’ SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH VIOLENT INJURY 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.