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Local arrests page 3 purchase Save for a caveat, of U.S. Sugar’s land, almost all News in of that company’s land used district asks for in production. It is one of the briefs largest purchases of land in the little changes state’s 163-year history. A provision allows the dis- Enjoy a brunch with By Jose Jesus Zaragoza trict to back out of the deal if Santa Claus Clewiston News obstructs their goal of water An oftentimes contentious management, or if it carries the On Saturday, Dec. 20 Beef fi nal meeting for the review of a potential of wiping out the dis- O’Brady’s will have a Brunch contract to purchase U.S. Sugar trict’s budget. with Santa from 9 a.m. to 1 carried over a day while pro- The 4-to-3 vote is the end of p.m. Tickets are $7 per child ponents and opponents made a months-long back-and-forth and includes a meal and drink. their arguments. between the state and U.S. Pictures will be available A heated fi nal few hours Sugar in delineating the terms with a separate fee. All proceeds seemed to test the patience of of the contract. In essence, it called for the sale of the land will go to the Relay for Life, for even the most seasoned South Florida Water Management for $1.34 billion, and the lease further information or tickets of the land to U.S. Sugar at $50 please call 863-599-9103. District board members on Tuesday in West Palm Beach, an acre for the next seven years who could be seen agitatedly -- a fi gure that was scrutinized by other farming operations. Visit the Downtown rubbing their faces, or grab- While a letter from Governor bing their hair during some of Charlie Crist acknowledged the Clewiston City the thicker moments of that detriment that the loss of such Market meeting. a large employer could create, In the end, the board nar- and promised to urge along The City Market, sponsored rowly voted to approve the by the Clewiston Chamber contract to purchase 180,000 See State — Page 14 of Commerce and the City of Clewiston Recreation Depart- ment, is located at the Civic Park Submitted photo/Mrs. Claus right in the middle of town. Just one week before Christmas, Santa takes time from his busy schedule to answer a The City Market will be held few questions from local elementary school students. on Dec. 20, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Teen charged We invite you to come to the City Market to visit with Second graders grill Santa your neighbors, meet our local farmers and businesses, and Clewiston children world in all of the children and Q: What would you like for with bringing enjoy a morning of food, fun the parents’ hearts. Christmas? and friendship. ask their most -- Tajanay Gray, Eastside El- If your pet is friendly, so are pressing questions Q: Can I be an elf? ementary we! Bring your furry well-be- -- Trent Brown, Eastside El- A: I would like not to have ementary a naughty list. I would like to knife to school haved and leashed best friend By Jose Jesus Zaragoza for a visit to the Market. A: No, elves are special little have just good lists. I guess I Clewiston News people and you’re gonna grow were at the scene shortly after For vendor information would also like a new sleigh. By Jose Jesus Zaragoza up to be too big. Clewiston News 9 a.m. please contact the Clewiston It is a little known fact that Santa Claus takes seasonal va- Q: How can you give all When he heard this, the ad- Chamber of Commerce at 863- CLEWISTON -- Clewiston cations to Clewiston following Q: How do you put your fi n- those toys in one night before High School offi cials reportedly ministrator called the suspect 983-7979 or the Youth Center at the Christmas holiday. We here ger on your nose and go up the Christmas Day? acted quickly to defuse what and the alleged victim to the 863-983-1492. at The Clewiston News took ad- chimney? -- Dania Toledo, Central El- could have been a danger- offi ce. He secured the victim in vantage of this special circum- -- Maritza Valadez, Central ementary ous, and deadly, confl ict at the an offi ce, while he talked to the stance to have Santa answer a Elementary A: Because of the time school. suspect. Clewiston Sugar Dolls few questions for us; questions A: I just place my right index zones. As we travel through Deputies retrieved a steak Searching inside her back- classes offered submitted by local second fi nger to the right side of my different time zones, we pick knife with an eight-inch blade pack, Mr. Busin recovered a graders. The always gracious nose. I nod my head and when up hours and days. When we from one of their students and steak knife The Clewiston Sugar Dolls Christmas mascot -- who has I nod my head, that puts me in cross the international day line, confronted her about a rumor When he asked if the knife Baton, Pom-pom and Dance a passing resemblance to Lou a spirit form and I rise up the we pick up another day. That’s that she had planned to use it was for protection, the re- in a fi ght. sponse was reportedly, “Damn classes will be held every Bertoni, of City Electric Supply, chimney. how we can do it. although the two have never Hendry County Sheriff’s right, you see how big she is.” Wednesday at Central Elemen- deputies were called to the The girl was placed under met -- obliged. Q: How do you get the ma- Q: Why do you wear red all tary School. The classes are chines to work when there’s school on Dec. 9, where they arrest. Deputies transported her the time, do you like any other arrested 16-year-old Rankeria from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Advanced no electric poles in the North to the Hendry County Deten- Q: Are you real, Santa colors? I. Phillips on charges of pos- classes are from 4 p.m. to 5 Claus? Pole? tion Center for processing, and -- Terrica Hughes, Westside session of a weapon on school the Juvenile Assessment Center p.m. -- Emmanuel Valdez, West- -- Anthony Pugh, Westside Elementary property. side Elementary Elementary was notifi ed of the arrest. A: Yes, I do like other colors, A number of students came A juvenile intake offi cer, See Briefs — Page 14 A: Yes, Santa Claus is very, A: Most of the machines are sometimes I’m in green, with forward to notify Gary Busin, after reviewing the report, ad- very real. Even if you stay up foot pedal-cranked. The elves, the red trim. The red is more vice principal, that the girl vised the release of the girl to at night, you won’t see me, they use the conveyor belts to visible for when I’m fl ying. had planned to fi ght another her parents. because I am so fast. If you move the wheels and the gears Lake Level schoolmate and stab her. News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be blink, I’ll be in and out before and that’s how they work. It is not certain when the reached at jzaragoza@newszap. 14.17 you know it. I exist all over the See Santa — Page 14 fi ght was to occur, but deputies com. feet above sea level County: Delay USSC contract Index By Patty Brant it buys back to farming interests self, last January in response to Caloosa Belle and decried the Governor’s ap- the serious decline in building parent lack of concern for Hen- Classifieds ...... 7 Hendry County commis- during this economic down- dry County’s sagging employ- Opinion...... 4 sions vented their agitation turn. School ...... 11 ment picture - a picture that Commissioner McCarthy with Gov. Crist and what they stands to become even more Sports...... 5 perceive to be his lack of fol- also said the board should get critical with the sale. He said input from both LaBelle and low-through in not coming up the sale will have the largest im- See Page 2 for information about with an economic plan to help Clewiston as well as the school how to contact the newspaper. pact on the county of anything board in deciding how to pro- the area transition through the on the next 20 years. loss of its largest employer. ceed. newszap.com At their Dec. 9 meeting in LaBelle, Hendry County com- Impact fees Sheriff said goodbye Free Speech Free Ads Submitted photo missioners voted to contribute The commissioners voted to Sheriff Ronnie Lee said fare- $10,000 to an effort to delay the extend its suspension of impact well to the board, saying he contract vote. fees though the end of Febru- would be leaving the Sheriff’s Toys for Tots In making the motion, Com- ary. Offi ce in good shape. Upset During the holiday season, Hendry Regional Medical missioner Kevin McCarthy said The board originally sus- with “rumors” regarding his Center employees fi ll boxes full of gifts for the Toys for he did not believe SFWMD pended the fees, designed to Tots Campaign, sponsored by the Hendry County Sher- would sell any of the USSC land make development pay for it- See Contract — Page 14 iff’s Department.

NEEDEDNEEDED TECHNICIANSTECHNICIANS ANDAND SERVICESERVICE ADVISORSADVISORS 2 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 18, 2008 Thursday, December 18, 2008 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 3 Arrest Report

This column lists arrests, not Jermane O. Jackson, 31 Manuel Torres, 23 Arthur L. Thomas, 42 Anna Blissett, 37 Joe McDonald, 29 convictions, unless otherwise •Clewiston•C •Clewiston•C •South•S Bay stated. Anyone who is listed here •Fleeing•F or and who is later found not guilty, attemptingatt to elude •Clewiston•C •N•Nonmoving traffi c •Violation•V of a marker police vioviolation - driving •Clewiston•C probation:pr DUI or has the charges against them FaFailure to appear for whwhile license dropped, is welcome to inform vevehicle fefelony offense •Violation•V of •Fleeing•F or sususpended 3rd or probationpr felony or attemptingatt to elude the newspaper. We will confi rm •R•Resisting an ArArrested Dec. 10 susubsequent offense offi cer communityco control markedm police car the information and print it.. ArArrested by Larry ArArrested Dec. 12 ArrestedAr Dec. 10 ArrestedAr Dec. 10 ArArrested Dec. 9 PrPreece ArArrested by Deputy ReleasedRe Dec. 10 ArArrested by Darrin N. Reed MMcNeil underun supervision

Leo Crayton, 47 Robert Jones, 25 Tiwan Butts, 18 William Pagan, 30 Carl A. Green, 28 Kelvin Walker, 35 •South•S Bay •South•S Bay •Pahokee•P •South•S Bay •South•S Bay •South•S Bay •Smuggle•S •S•Smuggle •Possession•P of •Aggravated•A •S•Smuggle •Aggravated•A battery contrabandco into cocaineco cocontraband into cocontraband into asassault with a - offendero knew/ prisonpr - cellular prisonpr - cellular •N•Nonmoving traffi c deadlyde weapon prprison - cellular shouldsh have known phoneph portable phphone portable phoneph portable vioviolation driving wiwithout intent to kill victimvic pregnant communicationco cocommunication whwhile license communicationco devicede ArrestedAr Dec. 12 devicede ArrestedAr Dec. 9 dedevice sususpended habitual ArrestedAr Dec. 12 offoffender ReReleased Dec. 13 ArrestedAr Dec. 15 ReleasedRe Dec. 9 ArrestedAr Dec. 11 on $3,000 bond underun supervision BondBo has been set ArrestedAr Dec. 14 No bond set No bond set for forfo $3,000 releasere No bond set

Marqevis Strickland, 26 Thaddeus Henry, 19 Trev Roy, 26 Curtis Johnson, 44 Derrick Kirksey, 23 Douglas Thompson, 47 •Pahokee•P •Belle•B Glade •Pahokee•P •P•Possession of •Belle•B Glade •Pahokee•P •F•Felony battery or •Aggravated•A •Pahokee•P cococaine •Fraud•F utter false •Cruelty•C toward dodomestic battery by assaultas with a •Robbery•R with •Smuggle•S instrumentins strstrangulation deadlyde weapon childch - aggravated fi rearmr batteryba on child contrabandco •Larceny•L theft is withoutwi intent to kill introduceint into •Burglary•B with ArrestedAr Dec. 11 $300$3 or more but assaultas or battery ArrestedAr Dec. 11 ArrestedAr Dec. 12 detentionde facility lessles than $5,000 No bond has been ReleasedRe Dec. 13 •Weapon•W offense BoBond has been set setse for release ArrestedAr Dec. 9 ArrestedAr Dec. 9 on $5,000 bond ArrestedAr Dec. 10 to $1,000 BoBond has been set No bond set to $6,000 No bond set

Irenna Myrick, 23 Jeff Pierre-Louis, 20 Kendrick Beckford, 22 Kenelia Collins, 34 Louis Hill, 22 Ralph Jones, 42 •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade •Larceny•L theft is •Belle•B Glade •Possession•P of •Belle•B Glade $300$3 or more but cocaineco with intent •F•Fraud - utter false •Belle•B Glade •Contempt•C of insinstrument lessles than $5,000 toto sell or deliver co •Aggravated•A battery •Robbery•R with court - battery on a •Trespassing•T - policepo offi cer; Resist •Larceny•L theft is causeca bodily harm •Possession•P of fi rearmr or disability occupiedoc structure marijuanam over 20 offi cer without $300$3 or more but or conveyance gramsgr ArrestedAr Dec. 12 vioviolence lesless than $5,000 ArrestedAr Dec. 12 ArrestedAr Dec. 12 ArrestedAr Dec. 12 No bond set ArArrested Dec. 10 ArrestedAr Dec. 11 BondBo has been set forfo $10,000 ReleasedRe Dec. 13 BondBo has been set No bond set BondBo has been set on $3,000 bond forfo $13,000 forfo $12,000

Sheterria Lyles, 30 Stacy Strachan, 19 William Anderson, 23 Alberto Castillo, 26 •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade •Violation•V of $10.00 •A•Aggravated battery •Larceny•L theft is •B•Battery on offi cer, probation:pr Driving cacause bodily harm $300$3 or more but fi refir ghter, emt, etc whilewh license BELLE GLADE OFF COUPON or disability lessles than $5,000 •P•Possession of suspended,su cancelledca or •P•Possession of ArrestedAr Dec. 12 cococaine WEEKENDS/WEEKDAYS cococaine revoked,rev felony ReReleased Dec. 13 ArrestedAr Dec. 9 ArrestedAr Dec. 9 ArrestedAr Dec. 11 ununder her own ReleasedRe Dec. 9 on $35 (7-12) $30 No bond set rerecognizance $9,000$9 bond ReReleased Dec. 9 on $25 (12-C) $25 $3$3,000 bond 1 FREE 561-996-6605 RANGE BALLS 2619 W. Canal St. North Crime Stoppers

The Palm following wanted fugitive as of Horta’s last known address is Anyone with information on Beach Coun- December 11. listed as S.W. 14th Tr., Pahokee. the whereabouts of this wanted ty Sheriff’s Gabriel Horta, age 24, is a He is wanted on felony charg- fugitive is asked to contact the Offi ce is white male with black hair and es violation of probation: grand Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458- seeking as- brown eyes. He is 5 feet 9 inches theft of a motor vehicle. Viola- TIPS (8477) or online at www. sistance from tall and weighs approximately tion of probation: driving while crimestopperspbc.com. the public in 145 pounds. He has tattoos on license suspended, cancelled or locating the both arms and left shoulder. revoked. Gabriel Horta. New administrator of Health Departments New Administrator for forward to continuing the mis- sion of public health as we work Hendry and Glades together through partnerships to County build healthier communities in It Must be Love. Hendry and Glades Counties.” Patricia Dobbins holds a Mas- INI Florida – The Florida De- It Must be Hospice. partment of Health (DOH) an- ters of Science Degree in Health nounces the appointment of Services Administration. She has “… you have changed my life and Patricia K. Dobbins as Adminis- practiced professional nursing for provided me with the motivation to live trator of the Hendry and Glades 35 years in a variety of settings, each day to the fullest. Life has become so County Health Departments which includes the Veteran’s Ad- much more meaningful - every moment.” ministration, in urban and rural effective December 12, 2008. ~ family member of a patient Deputy Secretary for Health Jean hospitals, as a Nurse Educator for Kline, R.N., B.S.N., M.P.H., said, 15 years, as an entrepreneur and “I am pleased that Patricia Dob- business owner, and currently as bins will continue her excellent the Executive Community Health service to the Hendry and Glades Nursing Director of the Hendry County Health Departments. Ms. and Glades County Health De- Dobbins’ leadership experience partments. Ms. Dobbins has held Licensed by the State of Florida Since 1984 her current position for 18 of her as Executive Community Health/ (863) 983-7771 (800) 835-1673 Nursing Director has been an as- 20 years with the state. Submitted photo set to the dedicated teams at the Ms. Dobbins is active in numer- Patricia K. Dobbins was appointed the new administrator for Clewiston, LaBelle, Moore Haven, Lehigh Acres Hendry and Glades County Health ous local, regional, and state orga- the Hendry and Glades County Health Departments. Departments.” nizations, committees, task forces Ms. Dobbins passionately and coalitions as an advocate for University of South Florida Public the School of Nursing’s Advisory stated, “I have so enjoyed my 20 rural uninsured or under insured. Health Leadership Institute, the Board. She is a member of the years in public health, fi rst with She has served in leadership Robert Wood Johnson Executive Florida Rural Health Association the wonderful colleagues in Lee roles for the Florida Association Nurse Fellows Program, and the and serves on the Board of the County and then in Hendry and of Public Health Nurses and the National Rural Health Association Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Glades Counties. Working with Florida Public Health Association Fellows Program. Network. She also serves on the the dedicated employees who and has received a Public Health Ms. Dobbins has served as Boards of the Healthy Start Coali- make a daily difference in rural Nursing Leadership Award. Patri- an Adjunct Professor at Florida tion and the Early Learning Coali- tion. public health is a privilege. I look cia Dobbins is a graduate of the Gulf Coast University and is on

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I of a clachn doll and camdewater to won’t some joolery and a bocog- Kool Kids Birthday double scoop FREE writ letters for grama and science $5 per person COLD TURKEY: I think that it is very sad that a company the size of a on stashon. I wont a xbox 360 Includes Kid’s Sundae, beverage, Not valid with any other offer. EXP. 1-15-09 Not valid with any other offer. EXP. 1-15-09 local mill, cannot fi nd it in their heart to stop their operations for one day book. A science patsies book. A and a PsP and I always won’t a birthday donut, hat, etc. gramer dook. A psp and a cup- Homemade food is permitted 989 S. Main St. BELLE GLADE (adjacent to Wendy’s & KFC) (Christmas) to allow their employees to spend the most important day of I poole. I won’t Ipod dolers and Not valid with any other offer. EXP.1-15-09 3547 US Hwy. 441 S., OKEECHOBEE cack, mack and easy back. (adjacent to Publix) the year with their families. The company has sent out letters, bragging Mrs. Walker. I won’t a manchen Love Maggie for my family and me. I won’t a on how well the crop went this year and thanking the employees for • Dear Santa, their success, yet can’t afford to shut down for one day out of the year. playground for my hole family I have a big list and I want a cood share. I won’t my mom to The employees work very hard all year for the success of the company Skilled Long & Short Term Care Facility phan for crismis. I want a play sta- get a car and plasmascreen TV. and this is the appreciation they receive. “Here is a turkey and by the way, sen 2 for crismis to. I want a psp Love, Martin Paredes Healthcare Services Include: you can’t spend Christmas with your family because you will be stuck for crismis to. I hope we give us • Dear Santa, •Specialized Wound Care •Resident & Family Council Groups a grat chrimis. I want a ds to for out here?” Imagine how sad it would be, not to be able to see the smile I want a ps2 and a tv and Ipod •Full Time Medical Director •Specialized HIV Care crismis. I want a puppy for crismis •Dialysis Support and joy of your children waking up to Santa, all because the company and a MP3 and a bike and a ps3 • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy that cares so much for their community is too greedy to let them have to. I want a game boy and a heles and football, Iphone •Alzheimer’s Support Groups Love, Juvenal Velazques •Intravenous Therapy •24 hour Registered Nurse Staffing this one day off. But hey, at least they give you a TURKEY, that you can and dirt bike and a fore wheele •Therapeutic Activities • Dear Santa, and a xbox 360 and some mony 120 BEDS eat, (cold) when you fi nally get home! I have a big list for Chritmas and some shoe’s psp game of car • Jody Watson, Assistant, C.E.O • TIME TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER JOB: I know how you feel but if eve. I want rock band two. DS and WWe movie and a game of 230 South Barfield Highway Pahokee, Florida 33476-1834 your not happy with your employer’s work schedule, fi nd another job. with crash banddicat mind over WWe and a Triple it photergraf of I don’t think they will have a problem with fi nding a replacement for mutant. And the game of the will him and a obama shirt and quar- PHONE: 561-924-5561 • FAX: 561-924-9466 anyone. The days of employer loyalty to their employee’s is a thing of Madigascar game. That I owres ter and a monaply game a game- Other facilities in Gainesville & Bradenton • Visit our website at www.floridacare.net wanted. the past, they’re in business to make money and if it means working boy and a baseball and a basket- Love Rene ball and a phone and a book to on Christmas then so be it. Either climb up the ladder to where you get • Dear Santa, the day off or suck it up and work. read and amovie and supplies for I have big liet Santa I want a school and a prezint for my par- SHOULD EVERYONE HAVE THE DAY OFF: Working in the sug- wii. In a tay car in a bike. In new tents like something and a rein- ar mill is basically “seasonal work.” I do think most people going to lanch in PSP. Xbox 360. in a play- deer to ride on a a lo of the toy work there understand this going in. You work when the work is there. staytion 2 in a toy piane. In a book you make. in a dock bike. In a gacar in a wath Sorry, I know this is not what you want to hear. So, do you think every- • Dear Santa, book. In a laott in a clipers, in my I woant a conpotr a fon bra- one should have the day off? Would we send home all the folks in the to fron teeth, in a for wheeler nursing home and the hospital? What about the people that work to clits shos a intindobes and hilles a Joshaa choprner a choc bord a forder a di- During this Holiday Season we are going to lower keep the power on in your home, should they go home? But don’t call • Dear Santa, sisc toys I want a prs a 1000010000 our service rates to $65.00. This will be for to complain you have no lights, because all the telephone operators, Fore crismis I whonta fone and dolrs in a prs a noyou baby pupe they are going home too. Now I do think the workers should have the ponye I wanted. And I want anoye room and bell and I won’t residential service during regular office hours some time off for the holiday to spend with family and friends, but some brases fore my teeth and I by her to grow long and I wont 8 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday. this rate will be sorry the thought of closing the mill down totally ... is just not practi- want a Jeep from walmart and a book a nd I wont a ovrhind aclie cal, and it has nothing to do with greed at all. foreweeler and a gocert and a dirt hord and I wont peny in effect for a limited time and does not include bike and I want a psp and I want APPLES TO ORANGES: You cannot compare essential services Eli Pereyora the cost of parts or materials. a game boye and a xbox 360 and • Dear Santa, with a sugar plant. Good grief. A small crew can keep the fi res lit and a mp3 player and I want a tramu- I want a psp and a tv a xbox We here at Pam’s Plumbing Inc would like to wish the lights on for one day. It has everything to do with money. leen and I want a booten bagy 360 Madagascar 2 and smake and I want to reel walkey talkys Dawn 2 and a ipod mp2 hitide everyone a Safe and Happy Holidays. and I want the birt bike that pops and a bike and a ds ps3 and hilles Letter to the Editor whiles from walmart. And I want a football baske Ball and a Borse a miteein dolers. Ball and a ifon and a Dirt Bike and Senior Christmas who gave to help support and Dear Jacob Garcia a CD player and a Raindo some make this special dinner honor- • Dear Santa, money some cothes and shoe in a Dinner ing our seniors happen. It’s great I have a big list. I went a D.S. tool box sat ps2 and Rome verJo- Dear Editor to be a part of such a caring com- and can you buy me a lote of the seg and layojos WWe Game your I was blessed to be a part of munity! games. And the games are bratz fodagrafe and Jack Hartman CD Here’s hoping your holiday season is a blast, the Community Senior Christmas A special thanks to Commis- puppy games brble game. And and songs moives and a obama from the first day to the last. Dinner held at the John Boy Au- sioner Janet Taylor for helping to some more things. And I went a shirt and quarter and pants. ditorium on Saturday, December organize it, the many volunteers psp. And I do not went ine game Love Candido 13, 2008. I don’t know what the fi - who gave feet to the generous for my psp because the game I got • Dear Santa, nal count was, but I do know that gifts and support we received, for my D.S. I can play the same I have a long list this year. I all of the 175 dinner plates were and to the volunteers from the games. I went braslis that go on want a dirt bike. And a bike and used by the attendees and help. Clewiston Christian School who your hand, and I went a picture some shoes and clothes. And a Words are not adequate to gave lots of enthusiastic service to on it. I went a wii game. I went a game. And a wii. And a play sta- express the warm feelings in my our honored guests. new bed. And I went a my bed to tion. And a toy car. And dirt bike heart at the generous response John Hicks be like my Jusuer. game. And a car game. And a four from the businesses, churches, Pastor, First United Methodist Love nagianna wheeler. And a Xbox 360. and the city of Clewiston, and others Church • Dear Santa, some skates. And a Toy airplane. I want a new bike and a And psp. And a new Back pack, Kris, Janice, Ralph, Cliff, Luis, Jamee, Danny, Wanda Sue, Karen, Xbox. and some markers. And some Hortencia, Jackie, Lucia, Carolyn, Bonnie, Dena, Robbie, Local Weather Forecast I want aand psp and a toy Books. And some toy bears. And Karan, Justin, Tony and Cindy bog. a tv. For my room. And some keys. Hendry County Property Appraiser Weather Forecast for Hendry County from the National Weather I want a doll house and a cat. And a go car. And a rat trap. And Kristina A. Kulpa and Staff I want a math book and a toy Service. writing book. Ana a many moto. LaBelle (863) 675-5270 • Clewiston (863) 983-3178 • www.hendryprop.org Clewiston and surrounding areas: book. And some Marbles. And a ring by Open: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday I want a intendo and slid. Santa Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind between 10 and I want a Hanna Montana doll. WE WILL BE CLOSED WED., DEC. 24, THUR., DEC. 25 & FRI., DEC. 26 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Love Arthur Mabry Jr. I want a bed and a dreeser. • Dear Santa, Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East wind Love Jasmain Hoopes I have a big list I wold like a around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. • Dear Santa, pogostick and a psp and a now I made a big list this year and bed with stars on it and a red ds I want some movies. I want a and some red drums and a blue Extended Forecast: good Christmas. I want a purse Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind between 7 and 10 phon and a blue plasma tv and a and a jacket with a hood and it as new bike too! mph. to be pink and I want a puppy. I Love Ratharine Carmona Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East wind want a hair bow. I want a Barbie • Dear Santa, around 7 mph. doll. I want a toy car. I want new I wold like to have a DS and a Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 8 mph. clothes. I want to go to t dicney psp and a new car and a game- wold. I want a new t-shirt. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. 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But for The Gators, as a team, shot just is enjoying a nice run so far this Glades Day, this likely won’t be 28.8 percent (15-for-52 from the season. Building on last year’s the case. It’s only benefi cial to fl oor) in its humbling defeat. way to the summit success, as evidenced by their a small-school team like Glades “We just need to keep work- 18-7 overall record, Glades Day Day, when it’s scheduled to play ing on that,” Browning said. is now considered on of the top Class 6A teams such as Royal “Clewiston played well through- Clewiston and Glades regional qualifi er cording to Schultz, now has a teams in Class 2A. Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gar- out the game. It’ll work itself out, • 171 lbs. - Damarian Allen 10-1 record going into Saturday’s Currently sitting at a 5-1 re- dens, Seminole Ridge and John we’ll play better.” Central look to make (Sr.) meet in Clewiston. cord, the Gators, according to I. Leonard. Here’s Glades Day’s 2008- • 189 lbs. - Carleton Bau- The Wellington Tournament last week’s Associated Press Also, a series of district tests 2009 season schedule: impact in Class 1A cum (Jr.) was held on Nov. 22, while the High School Boys Basketball awaits them as they seek to win • Nov. 25 - Defeated Semi- • 215 lbs. - Adam Trevino this season Palm Beach Central Tournament poll, were ranked No. 8 in Class the District 13-2A tournament in nole Ridge, 61-60 (Sr.) February. The district that Glades • Dec. 2 - Defeated Palm convened on Dec. 6. 2A. The latest AP Class 2A state By Naji Tobias • Heavyweight: Troy Kornya poll was released on Tuesday. Day plays in features teams like Beach Gardens, 87-54 On Dec. 10, the junior varsity INI Florida (Sr.) The team’s only loss this Summit Christian, Benjamin, • Dec. 4 - Defeated Sum- Clewiston has already partici- team went to the Seminole Ridge King’s Academy, American Her- mit Christian, 54-48 SOUTH LAKE REGION - The season was a tough 56-53 loss pated in three meets this season, Tournament, while the entire on Dec. 9 to neighboring rival itage-Delray Beach, St. Edwards- • Dec. 9 - Lost to Clewis- area’s two wrestling teams will including a Nov. 22 date at the Vero beach and Jupiter Chris- ton, 56-53 try to scramble its way to the top team competed at the Santalu- Clewiston, which has the same Golden Gate Invitational, a Dec. ces Tournament, which was held won-loss record as Glades Day. tian. • Dec. 11 - Defeated Ben- of Class 1A this season. 6 competition at the Park Vista Summit Christian is the de- jamin, 35-33 in overtime Clewiston and Glades Central, from Dec. 12-13. With that being said, it Invitational and a Dec. 13 date at wouldn’t be a surprise if the Ga- fending district champion. • Dec. 13 - Defeated both of which met in last year’s Okeechobee. Here’s the rest of Glades Cen- “It’s gonna be a tough dis- King’s Academy, 52-38 Clewiston Invitational, aim to win tors become state title contend- In the Nov. 22 meet at Golden tral’s 2008-2009 wrestling sched- ers once tournament play begins trict, we’ll fi nd out early how • Dec. 19 - John I. Leon- their respective districts. Gate, Bentancor and Andy Cor- ule: in February. well we compete with these ard (Away) @ 7:30 p.m. Both teams fi nished third in dova placed fi rst, while Baucum Jan. 7 - J. V. Tournament @ teams,” Browning said. The sea- • Dec. 26-29 - Derek their respective district tourna- and Soriano placed second and Seminole Ridge - 5 p.m. son schedule will also include Harper Classic at Palm ments last season, with Clewiston Glades Day Gators fourth, respectively. Jan. 10 - Tournament @ the Derek Harper Holiday Classic Beach Lakes being edged out by South Fort At the Park Vista meet, Clewis- Head Coach: Jeff Browning Palm Beach Lakes High School - Tournament. • Jan. 6 - American Myers (District 12-1A champions) ton fi nished third as a team, (second season) The holiday tournament, to Heritage-Delray Beach and Naples (District 12-1A runner- behind Western High and Park 8 a.m. Last season’s fi nal record: be played at Palm Beach Lakes (Away) @ 7 p.m. up). Vista. Jan. 16-17 - All-County Tour- 18-7 (lost in District 13-2A semifi - High School, will be held from • Jan. 8 - Jupiter Christian District 12-1A includes teams Seven wrestlers placed in the nament @ Santaluces - 3 p.m. nals to Summit Christian) Dec. 26 to Dec. 29. It will feature (Home) @ 7 p.m. such as LaBelle, Estero, Immoka- Dec. 6 tournament, including Jan. 22 - Home meet vs. For- Top Players: Sr. F Vince several basketball teams, includ- • Jan. 10 - Royal Palm lee and Golden Gate. Bentancor (fi rst place; won by est Hill, Benjamin, Spanish River Lewis, Sr. G/F Tariq Martin, Sr. ing Glades Central, a team that’s Beach (Home) @ 7:30 Glades Central, meanwhile, decision in the fi nals), Andy Cor- and Seminole Ridge - 5 p.m. G Jairus Browning, Sr. G Alain considered one of the best Class p.m. was defeated by Jupiter Chris- dova (third place), Soriano (sixth Jan. 24 - Western Conference Damisse 4A teams in the state. • Jan. 13 - Summit Chris- tian (District 13-1A champions) place), Baucum (third place), Top Newcomers: Sr. G Ricky “Glades Central is gonna be tian (Away) @ 7 p.m. and Jensen Beach (District 13-1A Joey Cordova (fi rst place; won @ Seminole Ridge - 8 a.m. Odige, Sr. G Ryan Romano really good this year, I think,” • Jan. 16 - Benjamin runner-up). by technical pin in fi nals), Allen Jan. 30-31 - Jupiter Tourna- Veteran leadership will be the Browning said. “If we get to play (Home) @ 7:30 p.m. District 13-1A, which also in- (fi rst place; won by technical pin ment @ Jupiter - 10 a.m. key for this year’s team, which them, it will be great for every- • Jan. 17 - St. Edwards- cludes Benjamin, Cardinal New- in fi nals) and Trevino (fi rst place; Feb. 7 - District 13-1A Tourna- has a total of 10 seniors playing. one from the Muck to watch.” Vero Beach (Away) @ 4 man and Suncoast. won by pin in fi nals) ment @ Jensen Beach - 10 a.m. In fact, Browning says the According to Browning, the p.m. For both teams to maximize Feb. 14-15 - Class 1A Region- talent level in this program is so only way Glades Day and Glades • Jan. 19 - Jupiter Chris- their potential, they know that al Tournament @ Cardinal Gib- deep, all of the juniors were rel- Central will meet is if they both tian (Away) @ 7 p.m. competing hard in each meet is Clewiston wrestling egated to playing on the junior advance to the Dec. 29 champi- • Jan. 22 - King’s Acad- bons - 1 p.m. an absolute must. meet on Saturday varsity team. onship game. emy (Away) @ 7 p.m. Clewiston and Glades Central Feb. 20-21 - Class 1A State Next year’s crew, Browning Heading into the Dec. 20 More information on the Der- • Jan. 24 - St. Edwards- feature a host of standout wres- Tournament @ Lakeland - 10 a. said, will all come from the JV competition - the Saturday meet ek Harper Classic will be avail- Vero Beach (Home) @ tlers, including Joey Cordova m. team, which consists of juniors able next week. As for Clewis- 4 p.m. will be held at Clewiston Middle (Clewiston), Damarian Allen and sophomores. ton, the home-and-home series • Jan. 26 - Seminole Ridge School, beginning at 10 a.m. - Gay Riverdale is the defending (Clewiston) and Wilky Exantus “If any of the juniors moved will continue on Feb. 3, a road (Home) @ 7 p.m. is hoping that his team will fi nish Class 1A state team champions. (Glades Central), to name just a up to varsity, they likely wouldn’t game for Glades Day. • Jan. 29 - American in the top two, at the very least. But with all the potential that few. see any playing time,” Browning It’s the next-to-last regular Heritage-Delray Beach In last season’s Clewiston In- both Clewiston and Glades Cen- Cordova and Allen, both se- said regarding the team’s lineup. season game for the Gators. (Home) @ 7 p.m. vitational, held at Clewiston High niors, were named co-MVPs at tral possess this season, here’s Should Glades Day make a “Our games with Clewiston • Jan. 30 - Calvary Chris- this past May’s Clewiston Winter/ School, Clewiston, as a team, hoping that the two teams can run for the Class 2A state title this will be evenly matched,” Brown- tian (Away) @ 7 p.m. won the meet, while Immokalee Spring sports banquet. make a run at displacing River- season, it certainly won’t be just ing said. • Feb. 3 - Clewiston was the runner-up. Both standouts, which quali- dale as state champions on Feb. because of that veteran leader- “I think both of our teams will (Away) @ 7:45 p.m. This weekend, some key play- fi ed for the Class 1A state tour- ship. be very athletic and competitive • Feb. 6 - Royal Palm ers won’t be able to compete, but 21. nament in Lakeland last season, Another thing the Gators have throughout the season.” Beach (Away) @ 7:30 Gay thinks the wrestling team will Staff Writer Naji Tobias can be seek to become state champions in their favor is their regular sea- But for Glades Day to avenge p.m. be just fi ne. reached at [email protected]. in their respective weight classes “We’ll be missing some our come February. studs, but I still think the young Cordova (152 lb. weight class) kids we have will pull through,” and Allen (171 lb. weight class), Gay said. both currently undefeated head- OAK REALTY INC. 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H --Moore Haven w/d - $550/M 3/2/2 7018 PILGRIM CT - $850/M state tournament last season. The rest of Clewiston’s 2008- 3/1 MLK, JR. Blvd - with Carport - $600/M 2/2 CONDO - Furnished - Lehigh - $1,000/M “It’s gonna be a hard road, but 2009 wrestling schedule is as fol- 1/1/1CAR MARINER CT. - $550/M 3/2.5/3 ON RIVER - For Sale Also - $2,000/M I think they’ll qualify,” Gay said. lows: Exantus, who was the runner- Jan. 9-10 - Dodge Diesel Du- up in last season’s Palm Beach als @ Palmetto Ridge 238 N. Bridge St. • LaBelle, FL 33935 County wrestling meet, is now Jan. 17 - Martin County Du- considered Glades Central’s vet- als 863-675-8868 eran leader. Jan. 21 - Senior Night (Home) Lisa Andrews Lic. 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Head Coach: David Gay (sec- • Ollie Felton • 3BD/2BA Riverfront home with 2 • 2BD/1Ba mobile home. ond season) • Wilgemps Georges car garage & screened lanai. • Commercial – 900+/- sq ft office Assistants: Tiffany Gay, Jess • Markens Jean-Baptiste • $101,000 - 3BD/2BA Home on • 3BD/2BA Riverfront home with space in the city of LaBelle - Alford (previous head coach) • Daniel Margarito 1.36 +/- acres with plenty of privacy dock, boat lift & detached work- $1000/Month Managers: Josie Boykin, • Fidel Monjaraz and room to grow. shop 863-675-8826 for rentals Zondra Crawford, Ashliegh Rice • Jean Orelien and Shawnee Lester • Layton Petitefree Team Roster: • Jimmy Saint Jean • 103 lbs. - Chris Price • Leroy Scott (Soph.) • Jontavious Simpson • 112 lbs. - Marc Acevedo • Joseph Thomas (Fr.), Denlindo Watson • Roy Webb (Fr.) According to Schultz, Blye, • 119 lbs. - Ruben Cornejo who’s in the heavyweight class, (Fr.) won the Wellington Invitational • 125 lbs. - Alex Bentancor Tournament and placed at the (Soph.) Palm Beach Central Tournament. • 130 lbs. - Andy Cordova Exantus, the team’s captain, (Fr.) was the runner-up at the Palm • 135 lbs. - Eduardo Soriano Beach Central Tournament Coun- (Soph.) ty runner-up last year and looking • 145 lbs. - Edrick Crosby to go to state this year. (Soph.) Orelien, considered by Schultz • 152 lbs. - Joey Cordova as a bright spot for the team, (Sr.) placed fi rst at the Palm Beach • 160 lbs. - Damian Smith Central Tournament (Jr.); last season, was a The 135-pound wrestler, ac- 6 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 18, 2008 Mayaimis Indian Nation on Lake O By Butch Wilson Glades residents lived. imity to the Lake Okeechobee. this a Sun Circle. Clewiston Museum Director Archeologists call the Mayai- They have some clues that Circular ditches and linear em- “Your Local Lawyer” mis Indians the “Belle Glade Cul- point to the east side of the lake. The coursing dark waters bankments found at Fort Center ture.” They think that Fontanedo and of the creek moved sluggishly are characteristic of the “Belle It is a term that describes a Jonathan Dickison lend some through the evergreen islands of Glade Culture.” unique Indian culture around interesting tips in their memoirs cypress on a timeless journey to Archeologist William H Sears Lake Okeechobee and possibly that positions the Guacata town spent six years researching the Lake Okeechobee. the Kissimmee River valley from on the east side of Lake Okeecho- Small sloughs, feed by the Fort Center mounds. approximately 1,000 B.C. to 1,700 bee. He divided the Belle Glade creek, hosted thousands of snowy or 1,800 A.D. Both write about a tribe on the •Automobile, Truck, egrets and other wading birds Culture at Fort Center into four The Indians that once lived at east coast called the Guacaras. periods; I (1000 BCE -200 CE), II Motorcycle Accidents that moved silently; hunting and Fort Center left behind distinct Was the tribe and Mayaimis town stalking a menagerie of aquatic (200 – 700), III (700 – 1300), and •Slip & Fall Injuries culture patterns and artifacts that name a coincidence? IV (1300 – 1700). •Dog Bites creatures that inhibited these far identify them as the Mayaimis, the There are large mounds on fl ung, fertile waters of the creek. There will be more Tall Tales •Wrongful Death “Belle Glade Culture.” Lake Okeechobee’s eastern about the Mayaimis Indian town Overhead, the sun’s orange The Mayaimis were not the shores that fi t the size criteria for •Medical Malpractice orb cast long fi laments of light, at Fort Center in next week’s edi- fi rst people to settle and build a the Guacata town, but east of tion of “A Walk in The Past.” which captured the images along town at Fort Center. Lake Okeechobee lies another the creek in a spectrum of colors This article on Fort Center can There were earlier inhabitants, large network of mounds called come alive for you and your fami- before brushing them in long, a smaller race of people that built “Big Mound.” shadowy strokes across the qui- lies on January 10, 2009, when and lived on some of the mounds The “Big Mound” complex is the Florida Fresh Water and Game etly settled waters of the creek. that the later Mayaimis occupied. within the old territorial boundar- Commission host a grand open- The picturesque image of an These earlier inhabitants have ies of the Guacaras tribe. ing. Everyone is invited. Indian wood carver, gazing into been found at many locations in Back in the day, Lake Okeecho- the predatory eyes of a bird fi gu- south Florida, but little is known bee was much larger during the Activities will include: swamp rine, refl ected across the placid about them. rainy season, and Fontanedo buggy hayrides, archeology pre- waters of the creek. Our ole friend, Fontenando, could have identifi ed “Big Mound” sentations, artifacts, archery, a A panorama of images fol- a Spanish slave of the Calusas, as the town called Guacata on the live reptile display, tracking les- lowed, portraying an array of gives us the name of a Mayaimis shores of Lake Okeechobee. sons, oral history, and music and shark teeth, Celts and pottery town on Lake Okeechobee that Hopefully archeologists will crafts (showing how the Mayaisis shards surrounding the seated, some historians have identifi ed as uncover evidence in the future Indians lived). silent wood carver as he cradled Fort Center. that can identify Fontanedo’s long I hope you enjoyed this story. the newly resurrected, wooden Fontenando wrote the Calu- lost town. Please contact the Clewiston eagle that he had lovingly and ar- sas were “The masters of a large The Mayaimis town at Fort Museum if you have questions, tistically brought to life. district of county, as far as a town Center was large. artifacts, pictures, or a “Whale This tale depicts a real Indian they call Guacata, on the Lake of Archeologist, William H Sears, of a Tale” that you would like to carver that once lived in a thriv- Mayaimi, which is called Mayaimi identifi ed a network of mounds share. ing Mayaimis Indian town on the because it is very large. that are staggered for a mile along The Museum’s hours are from banks of Fisheating Creek. Around it are many little vil- Fisheating creek. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Today my story leapfrogs lages, which I will speak about An interesting feature of the Friday. across the lake to Fort Center, a hereafter.” mounds are the circular ditches Butch Wilson is the Clewiston state wildlife preserve near Lake- Archeologists believe the Gua- found along the creek. Museum Director. port. cata town Fontanedo referred to One ditch circle forms a quar- He can be reached at clewis- It’s time to take “A Walk in was not located at Fort Center, but ter of a mile diameter, three or [email protected], the Past” to see how those early at another location in close prox- four feet deep; archaeologists call or by phone at 863-983-2870.

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Kim Cooper Clark, 50 LAKE WORTH — Kim Cooper Clark, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, in Weston. She was 50. Due to the Christmas Holiday She was born Feb. 28, 1958 in our deadlines have changed. West Palm All Editorial & Beach, to Rentz Display Advertising will be due on Hoch Cooper and the late Mary Friday, December 19 at noon. Frances (Rawls) Cooper. Classifed Display Ads are due by Kim grew up in 5 pm on Thursday, December 18 Belle Glade and was a sixth genera- tion Floridian. She attended both Classified Liner Ads are due by Belle Glade and Clewiston High 11 am on Friday, December 19 Schools. She graduated from Clewis- ton High School in 1976. She was a Thank you and a Merry Christmas resident of Palm Beach County for the past 25 years. She owned an All- from all of us at the Clewiston News, state Insurance agency in Boynton Glades County Democrat & The Sun INI/Ashley Smith Beach for the past 10 years. She was Knox Mack, Sulema Sanchez and their beloved son, Bone Mack. a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach. Kim also their daughter Sulema Sanchez to Payable Assistant and the Admin- volunteered for VITA in Lake Worth. Sanchez - Knox Mack of Clewiston. istrative Assistant with TKM Ben- She was preceded in death by her The prospective groom is the gard Farms in Belle Glade, Fla. mother, Mary Frances Cooper; and son of John and Vonita Mack of The groom is a 2003 graduate brother, Craig Cooper. Mack Clewiston. of Clewiston High School. Survivors include her son, Kristo- The wedding is planned for He attended Palm Beach Com- pher Craig Clark, of Folsom, Calif.; father, Rentz Hoch Cooper, of Cle- October 10, 2009 at the Methodist munity College and Lake City Community College. wiston; brother, Ronald S. (Donna) engagement Church in Clewiston. Cooper, of Haines City; and nieces, The bride-to-be is a 2002 grad- He is employed as a Golf Hilda Baldiva, of Clewiston; Course Superintendent Assistant Rebecca Nicole Cooper and Stepha- Rudy Sanchez of Lyford, Texas; uate of Clewiston High School. nie Suggs. She attends Edison Community with Vye Preserve in Jupiter, Fla. Donetta LeClercq and George After the wedding, the couple Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Fri- Poppa of Clewiston are proud College. day, Dec. 19, 2008 at Akin-Davis Fu- She is employed as a Sales Ac- will reside in West Palm Beach, to announce the engagement of Fla. neral Home in Clewiston, with counts Receivable and Accounts Father William H. Stokes offi ciating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Ce- metery, Clewiston. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Akin- Staying Healthy During the Holiday Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. In lieu of fl owers, donations can By Brenda Barnes warmth, and wash hands to be ings, fasten belts while driving, be be made to Peggy Adams Animal Planning Consultant & Public safe and healthy. smoke-free, don’t drink and drive, Rescue League, 3200 N. Military Information Offi cer, Hendry 6. The sixth way to health, said manage your stress, bundle up Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. & Glades County Health the CDC to me: Fasten belts while for warmth, and wash hands to Arrangements by Akin-Davis Fu- Departments driving, be smoke-free, don’t drink be safe and healthy. neral Home, Clewiston. Ah, the holiday season has and drive, manage your stress, 12. The twelfth way to health, snuck up on us once again. You bundle up for warmth, and wash said the CDC to me: Eat well and may be feeling a little stressed hands to be safe and healthy. get moving, prepare dinner safely, out, but getting through the holi- 7. 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The tenth way to health, said the CDC to me: manage your said the CDC to me: Practice fi re stress, bundle up for warmth, safety, monitor the children, get and wash hands to be safe and your vaccinations, get exams and healthy. screenings, fasten belts while driv- 4. The fourth way to health, ing, be smoke-free, don’t drink said the CDC to me: Don’t drink and drive, manage your stress, and drive, manage your stress, bundle up for warmth, and wash bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy. hands to be safe and healthy. 11. The eleventh way to health, 5. The fi fth way to health, said the CDC to me: Prepare din- said the CDC to me: Be smoke- ner safely, practice fi re safety, free, don’t drink and drive, man- monitor the children, get your vac- age your stress, bundle up for cinations, get exams and screen- Thursday, December 18, 2008 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 7

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Equipment 0618 Fireplace Fixture 600 (863)697-2705 2 yrs supervisory exp. ed equipment under the direction of the Shift Manager numbers may require an 605 Lost 0135 needed and current FL LPN Firewood making A, B, or C sugar to specifi cation. extra charge, as well as Furniture 610 WEDDING DRESS SZ 12-14 - GOLF CLUBS - 4 sets, 1 left license. Competitive salary long distance toll costs. We Furs 615 White with ice blue trim hand handed, metal woods, irons, BLONDE LAB - Approx 2 yr. & Excl benefi ts. Fax re- will do our best to alert our embroidered w/sequins. putter, bag, balls, $390 will old male. Lost in vic. of Cle- Responsibilities: Health & Reducing sume to (561) 924-3405 reader of these charges in Equipment 620 $600/neg. (863)697-2705 sell sep. (863)946-3123 wiston. 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Placed by adSource not STOVE - Ge white electric DINING ROOM set - 3 chairs PORTABLE HEATER - electric, affi liated w/USPS who hires. License #CCC1325950 stove very good condition. round table 2 china cabinets good condition,$10 EOE/M/F/D/V Call (866)713-4492. $125. (239)935-9601 $150/fi rm. (561)790-3681 (863)763-1997 8 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 18, 2008 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025

Household Miscellaneous 0655 Pets/Supplies 0670 Video/Audio 0737 Livestock 0855 Houses - Rent 0930 Open House 1050 Mobile Home Boats 3005 Items 0630 Sale 2020 OLD RECORDS- 33 1/3 RPM, PITBULL - Blue, Male, 3 yrs. DVD RECORDER New - Pana- Okeechobee Livestock CLEWISTON - 3/1, garage, Bruebeck, Shearing, For old. Great guard dog. Not sonic Records, Erases & OPEN HOUSE SUNBEAM WATER COOLER - Market Sales 327 W. Trinidad, $700/mo Saturday, Dec 20th, BANK REPO’S bottom is refrigerator, 3 Freshman & Sinatra .10 good w/kids. $200 neg Good Plays DVD’s Ft. Pierce Every Monday-12pm & every + $600 sec. No inside pets. MOVE TO YOUR LAND cents each. (863)357-4195 home only. 863-634-7892 $125. (772)461-8822 10am-3pm. For sale by temps, holds 3 or 5 gal jug, Tuesday-11am. 763-3127 Call Tricia (863) 805-2872 owner ( Possible lease Mobile Home Angels $100 (863)675-9331 561-721-2230 ONE CANE BACK CHAIR- One SHIH TZU PUPS - small & KICKER AUDIO - 650sx with option to buy) 3 ladder back chair $15. each, Seeds/Plants/ LaBelle, 3BR, 2BA, 1½ Acre, beautiful, females, reduced amp&remote, 12” L7, grill, Fenced in with gate access. bdrms, 2 baths, oak hard- CLEWISTON - By Owner. 3br, JAVELIN 389 ‘93 - 18.9, Outdoor Oil painting $35. to $350 (863)983-1046 farad cap used in fact. pack- Flowers 0865 wood fl oors, Florida Room 2ba. Home & Land. Located Excellent condition! ‘96 Evin- (863)467-4674 $750 moves you in... no Furniture 0648 age $400. (863)634-2131 dep! (239)910-0065 (terrazzo). 2690 sq. ft. 1860 Ridgdill Rd. Reduced rude 150HP/’99 power head; Scooter -Sunrunner TM4, 300 Photography 0675 VARIGATED PINK Lemon Corner lot (.43 ac.), W. to $109K (843)766-9434 ‘93 trailer, new tires; Evin- OUTDOOR FURNITURE- lb wt limit, front chrome Wanted To Buy 0740 Trees - 3 ft tall $48. MOORE HAVEN RENTALS Avenida del Rio & Guava. rude trolling motor; depth Portable sinks $295,Bench- bumper. Like new, 3 yr old (863)675-3741 Furnished or Unfurnished Extras: 2 full sized adjoin- Dealer Repo’s- 3 & 4 BR fi nder; radio, 3 travel seats, es, Amoires & Antique piec- $1,000 obo (863) 675-3851 KODAK 5 MP Digital Camera - • 3BR, 2BA MH, fenced yard, ing rooms (once used as homes available near or be- 2 fi shing seats, 2 live wells, es.(863)467-4650 With photo printer. Excellent WANTED TO BUY: Electric Tack & Supplies 0867 1 acre, $725/mo. offi ce & waiting room). low factory invoice prices. rod storage, 4 storage spac- SMALL DIRT MOTOR CYCLE - condition. $100. Range, good condition, any • 2BR, 2BA MH, $575/mo. Possible offi ce/den or These homes are new & fi - es, new boat cover. Always GOOD CONDITION CALL (863)532-9634 color. (305)377-9613 or • 2BR, 1BA house on 2 lots, mother-in-law suite. Nice nancing is available with low kept under cover. All mainte- Medical Items 0650 863-763-3631 LEAVE MES- (305)975-6861 SADDLE - 10” youth po- fruit trees, new ceram. tile, yard w/native trees & land- down payment nance records avail. $7500 SAGE $200. (863)763-3631 Plumbing ny/horse with both cinches. $725/mo. scaping. $223,900 nego- (863) 675-4325 Call 863-983-2484 BLUE Automatic lift chair Supplies 0680 Call eve/wkd $125. Weekly rentals with utilties tiable. Call 828-342-7415 $350. Great (863)763-4598 furnished. $210/wk & up. for info packet. Can email DISTRESSED SALE - New LANDAU - 16 Ft., Aluminum, shape.(863)697-0143 Agriculture (863)509-0096 pictures. Please no bro- modular home... not trailer. Flat bottom. 30 hp Yamaha. WATER SYSTEM - $400. SADDLE - 10” youth saddle kers or real estate agents. 3BR, 2 BA + Den. Must sell! Center Console. Electric. Miscellaneous 0655 (863)612-6575 will fi t pony. Great Christmas PORT LABELLE: 1628 Acorn Never lived in. French door. start. $2500 (267)574-9661 Miscellaneous 0655 800 present! Eve/wkds. $75. Circle. 3br/2 car garage. Wood grain fl rs. throughout. (863)763-4598 Out of State LOWE PONTOON 1994 - Satellite 0695 Fence. $1000/mo. Call Eu- All appl., Side By Side Large pontoons, 70hp John- Property - Sale 1055 Fridge., Glass Top Stove. COME AND JOIN US FOR Christmas Trees 745 gene 954-391-0816 son, runs perfect $3000/or BACKUP POWER - Keep the Farm Equipment 805 Drywall interior. Concrete ex- best offer. (863)634-8007 Farm Feed/Products 810 PORT LABELLE, 2BR, 1.5BA, MID TENN MTNS By Owner, 5 terior. On our land or yours. power up for Satellite, TV & single family house, w/gar- CHRISTMAS ON THE WATER DVR. $99. (863)675-3741 Farm Miscellaneous 815 Rentals acres, perfect mountaintop $59,900 Call 561-721-5299 Pontoon Boat- 20’, trl, motor, Throw those left over Farm Produce 820 age, $700 mo. plus sec. cabin-site w/woods. Small power inverter, lights, live dep. 863-634-2975. Large Homes of Merit DW decorations on your boat Farm Services stream in back of property. A well, $3500 neg. or Trade Sewing 825 must see! $26,900. Owner with luxury bath, fi replace (863) 610-0521 and come on down for the Offered 900 and many extras. Sold below Machines 0700 Farm Supplies/ Financing (931)445-3611. Christmas Boat Parade at 830 905 factory invoice. Financing Campers/RVs 3010 Roland Martin’s Marina Services Wanted Apartments NC LAND LIQUIDATION! avail. Call (863) 675-8888 SEW MACHINE - Brothers, Fertilizer 835 Business Places 910 Real Estate on Saturday, December 20th Mountain and Coastal Es- asking $80 (863)983-6450 Horses 840 Commercial MANUFACTURED COLE CHEY 1997 - POP- at 7:00 p.m. 915 tates up to $80,000 OFF! Landscaping Property Prices from $29,900! Ashe- HOME PARK UP,12FT,REF,HEAT,AC,FRT Sporting Goods0705 Supplies 845 Condos/ 10001000 55+ La Belle, Florida CGO BIN,SLEEPS 7 $2500. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Decorated 850 920 ville and Boone area proper- Lawn & Garden Townhouses - Rent ties. (800)455-1981, GATED, Clubhouse, Heated (863)467-0164 Boats. For more details and information, please Livestock 855 Farm Property - Business Places - call 863-983-3151 or stop in the Marina. MOUNTED FLA WHITE TAIL ext.103. www.land- Pool. Lease your 60 x 90 lot, Poultry/Supplies 860 Rent 925 Sale 1005 beautiful country living. In- COLEMAN POP-UP 1997 - Entry is $5 per boat. DEER HEAD - w/ wooden Seeds/Plants/ 930 Commercial steals.com. SLEEPS 7,AC,HEAT,REFRIG back, $85 (863)946-3123 House - Rent cludes lot, lawn service, wa- Flowers 865 Land - Rent 935 Property - Sale 1010 TENNESSEE LAND RUSH! ter, sewer and trash pickup, $2500/or best offer. Miscellaneous 0655 Miscellaneous 0655 SCHWINN SOLOFLEX - Resort Property - Condos/ 1+acre to 2acre homesites, $200/mo. Models available (863)467-0164 Weight Lifting Machine. Rent 945 Townhouses - Sale1015 wood, views. Starting at for immediate occupancy or 1020 HOLIDAY RAMBLER - One Great Cond $250/fi rm. Horses 0840 Roommate 950 Farms - Sale $59,900. Tenn River & Nick- order your own on your lot. bedroom/bath travel trailer. AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train SILVER FOX GO CART- Fun Rooms to Rent 955 Houses - Sale 1025 Machine, Robin=6.5 air (863)697-1191 a-Jack view tracts now 30 minutes from Ft Myers. Has gas/electric. in good for high paying Aviation Storage Space - Hunting Property 1030 available! Retirement guide Maintenance Career. FAA ap- cooled 4 cyl, engine. ATV WESTERN SADDLE 15” - Ra- M-F, 863-675-7555. working condition. call for SWAMP BUGGY-Palm Beach Rent 960 Investment rates this area #2 in U.S. details. $1700 proved program. Financial style suspension w/coil over- Style 350 Auto, 400 Turbo lide “fl ex” tree, tooled, suede Property - Sale 1035 New 4br/2ba doublewide only shocks, duel seat w/re- places to retire. Low cost of (863)447-6304 aid if qualifi ed - Housing Trans, Offset 12x24 Tractor seat. $100/fi rm. Land - Sale 1040 living, no impact fee. $49,900. Lowest price in SW available. CALL Aviation In- tractable safety belt, duel Tires $4500 (863)447-5456 (772)263-1178 Apartments 0905 Lots - Sale 1045 Florida. We also have easy PLEASUREWAY Lexor-TD, ‘02 wheel torque conv drive disc (330)699-2741 or stitute of Maintenance Open House 1050 (866)550-5263, Ask About fi nancing available - 19’ Van Camper, 38k mi., (888)349-5387. brakes, brush bars , much WESTERN SADDLE 16” - Like Bank Foreclosures! 4 Br exc. cond., 3-Way refrig., Stereo new, have pics. Contact Out of State - Mini Vacation! (863) 675-8888 more $1400 (863)763-6888 $25,000! Only $225/Mo! 3 Property - Sale 1055 a/c, tv/vcr, generator, twin ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE Equipment 0710 Sueann $400/neg. Br $12,500! Only $199/Mo! 1060 ORTONA - 2/1, mobile, & lot, beds, great for 2 people, from Home. *Medical, STOCK TRAILOR - 28 ft (863)763-2169 Property Inspection 5% down 15 years @ 8% Real Estate Wanted1065 $34,500 or best offer $25,000. (863)467-1618 *Business, *Paralegal, gooseneck stock trailor great BOSE CINEMATE Home thea- apr. for listings condition $3000/fi rm. WESTERN TREELESS Saddle - Resort Property - (863)517-1603 *Computers, *Criminal Jus- ter sound system - New in (800)366-9783 ext 5669. 1070 SANDPIPER - 2002, 30 ft 5th tice. Job placement assis- (863)357-6642 Child’s 12”reg=11”treeless, Sale ORTONA - 3/2, ‘02, 28x60 Wheel, 2 slide outs,great the box. Great Christmas gift! Warehouse Space 1075 tance. Computer available. $400. (863)763-2692 suede seat, great condition. CLEWISTON - 1BR Effi ciency. Mobile, 80x100 lot, fenced, shape ready to go $5000 WINE RACK holds 27 bottles - $100/fi rm. (772)263-1178 Waterfront Property 1080 Financial Aid if qualifi ed. Call 41 3/4 high, 2 ft wide 1 ft Furnished. All utilities paid. carport, screened porch, (863)447-5456 CAR AUDIO Equipment - 2 15” No pets. $700 mo. + sec. (866)858-2121, www.Cen- deep, light color wood. shed, $75,000 fi rm. TRAIL-LITE BANTAM ‘99 - turaOnline.com. $100/neg. (863)447-0689 Kicker CVR speakers in box dep. (863)983-3151 Houses - Sale 1025 (863)517-1603 with a 2000 watt amp $600. Houses - Sale 1025 Kitchen & Bathroom, 26’ w/Fold Out Ends. Asking BINGO BOARDS (2) Large, Musical (863)697-9014 Condos/Townhouses Zone II, 2,400 sq ft, 1999 mo- $600 for both, will sep, or Rent 0920 bile. Excellent for Glades $4000 (863)467-0031 best offer. (863)946-0184 Instruments 0660 SURROUND SOUND SYS Lawn & Garden 0850 County. Mint condition, Techwood, 1500 watts, 4-15 BRAND NEW TOWNHOMES 4br/2ba fi nancing avail Marine CITRUS- By the 5 Gal Bucket speakers incld. $800 OBO CASIO CF6-25 KEYBOARD - (2) ZTR Commerical Mowers - For rent w/ option to buy. $49,900 incl setup and a/c Accessories 3020 -Navel Oranges $7.50 Hamlin 61 keys, 210 soundtone (863)634-2790 (863) 673-4325 $6.Sunburst $10. Bunton 50 inch cut 1 good & Immediate occupancy. 2br, MERCURY O/B MOTOR - 4 hp. bank, like new, w/stand 1 for parts call 4 info 2½ba, 1 car garage. Stainless (863)763-4713 $125 (863)675-9331 Television 0715 engine w/kill switch. Recent- $2500/neg. (863)697-2032 Steel appliances, incl washer / ly serviced. Exc. cond. $395 COMMERCIAL-Slanted hot CASIO FULL-SIZE Keyboard - dryer. Furnished upon (863)467-9800 dog roller grill w/sneeze Pd $379, Programmable, LARGE 73’ MITSUBISIH- Rear CHIPPER SHREDDER - good request. Recreation condition, extra drum and CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES guard & drawer. Model 31S 100 songs, dnld more, Projection bought in 2005, Walking distance to Lake Motorcycles 3030 $600(863)763-4617 $150. (863)697-6382 moved too large for living blades $350/or best offer. Okeechobee & Roland House/Turn Key. From $79,000 & up, 3/4/5BR, 3000 room, excellent cond, great (863)234-1344 Martin’s 3000 FULL SIZE MESSAGE TABLE - FENDER FB-54 - 5 string ban- Marina in Clewiston. $1000 2/3BA, acre & 1/4 available or use your land GEELY 49CC GAS SCOOTER - Like New $100 picture & sound $800 cash Craftsman Lawn Tractor 42” Boats 3005 jo, purchased 7/07, sell only call to see, great mo. + $500 sec. & util. ($100 as down payment. Financing available. low miles, New $1200 ask- (863)357-6190 $250 (863)357-3848 cut 16.5 HP Runs Great Campers/RVs 3010 Christmas gift $375. (863)610-1811 in +/-). Call for more informa- 3015 ing $ 800 (863)467-4551 tion. 732-496-5454 863-673-6417, 561-721-5299 Jet Skiis KINETICO WATER SYSTEM - FENDER GUITAR AMP - 100 (863)801-4367 Okeechobee. Marine Accessories 3020 Two years old New $3500 GSX-R 600 - 2003 Black/ watts, 2- 12” speakers, like CLEWISTON- Condo, furn, CAN’T BEAT THIS PRICE Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Chrome frame, 21,100 miles Will sell for $1500 OBO new, $250 (863)763-8667 SONY - 27”, with stand, sacri- GOOSENECK 8 x 24 - 20ft fl at- 3030 fi ce for $100. 2br, 2ba, corner unit w/open Motorcycles Clean Florida title, $3000 (863)763-7792 bed 4ft dovetail,ramps,good Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035 MANDOLIN leather case, (863)467-7139 tires,elec brakes,Okee view, kitch, porch tiled & Land - Sale 1040 Call Matt at 954-513-9613 LARGE STAGHORN FERN acoustic/electric, made by $2800/neg. (863)697-2032 screened. Exc cond. Parking $250. (863)763-4713 Washburn, new setup, $475. SONY WEGA 32” High Def. TV space, community pool. Mobile Homes HONDA SHADOW SABRE Call 863-467-0940 - It’s 2yrs. old. Excellent con- Moving Must Sell- Like New Great location, adjacent to BUY LAND TODAY Boats 3005 2001 - Haines pipes, saddle Like New Craftsman Portable dition. $350. Craftsman 5600 Watt, 10 HP Lake O & ramp. bags. 11000 Miles Generator 5600 Watt 8600 PA SPEAKERS - 1 Pair, JBL, (863)763-1884 Generator $500 OBO (352)256-9325 * 5 Acres La Deca? 20003000 $5000/neg. (863)697-6054 Surge 10 HP OHV $375. 15” & horn, $375 for pair (863)763-5389 AIR BOAT-STOSSELL HULL, * 2 1/2 Acres Pioneer? Decked over, with trailer, as KAWASAKI VULCAN LTD - (863)610-1811 Okeechobee (863)763-8667 TELEVISION - 60” Phillips- like * 2 1/2 Acres Montura? 2005 new-grey in color $500. Houses - Rent 0930 Mobile Home - Lots is, no motor or prop $3000 2002, 500 cc’s. $1800 VINTAGE BANJO - Hard leath- RIDING MOWER - 14hp, runs **Port LaBelle - Lake MASSAGER - Brookstone, 5 (863)467-7011 good, needs a little TLC, $75 Mobile Home - Parts 2010 OBO (863)763-7174 (863)357-1739 spds. of intensity. Adaptor er Gibson case, $375. Sell- 3Br 2Ba Foreclosure! Front? Mobile Homes - Rent 2015 ing out. Call 863-467-0940 (863)675-8937 ** Port LaBelle - Wooded? SUZUKI 650 1986 - Good for auto use. Like new. $40 TV 20” - with new converter $11,000! Only $199/Mo! 5% Mobile Homes - Sale 2020 BULLET 22’ BASSBOAT 1997 Condition. $1400/or best of- (863)763-7609 Okee box. 863-675-3401 $60/or SARLO BUSH Hog Mower 24” down 15 years @ 8% apr. * Ideal for RV/Mobile Home - 200hp rude fast hull fer. (863)675-0246 Pets/Supplies 0670 best offer. (863)675-3401 - 6.5 HP Briggs Intek, Runs Buy, 4/BR $259/Mo! For list- **2nd Home/Retirement 80+mph needs work NOW AVAILABLE! 2009 POST great, new blade. $85. ings (800)366-9783 Ext $3000. (561)261-0658 OFFICE JOBS. $18-$20/HR. ZENITH TV - 61” screen, good Mobile Home Sports Vehicles/ JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS - (863)532-0188 5798. Also: 1 1/4 acres in Montura Rent 2015 NO EXPERIENCE, PAID condition. $800 or best offer w/Super Clean Late Modle CANOE - Gruman, 17’, with ATVs 3035 TRAINING, FED BENEFITS, purebred, $150, your choice (863)634-2790 YARD MACHINE - NEEDS BUCKHEAD RIDGE - 2 Story, paddels & optional third seat, (863)675-2844 Double Wide. $92,400. VACATIONS. CALL TLC/GOOD FOR PARTS 3BR, 2BA, Screen Porch, For Rent - 2BR/2BA Mobile $350. (863)675-0349 ARCTIC CAT 50CC ATV 2005 - (800)910-9941 TODAY! REF MIXED BLACK Lab female Tools 0725 $100/or best offer. Hot Tub. W&D, $850 mo. Call Owner Home, w/20 acres, good for Good Condition $900. #FL08. puppy - Free to good home (863)467-2207 Call for info. 863-634-5236 horses, $700 mo. WELLCRAFT 2000 - 18 Ft. (863)763-3606 $0. (863)263-1601 (863)673-5071 239-693-2790 180 Fisherman T-top. 90 hp OLD RECORDS - 33’s & 45’s BRIGGS & Stratton Generator - YARD-MAN HIGH Wheel Push CLEWISTON - 3/1, 429 E Johnson Ocean Pro. Brand KAWASAKI BAYOU 2001 - collection in great shape.(tho PIT BULL PUPS - Blue Brindle. 5250 watts, 7350 surge, Pd Mower 22” - 6.5 HP OHV Trinidad, lg. yard, $600/mo new power pack. Having ba- Green, 2WD, runs good dusty!)call after 6pm. $50. Parents on site. $300 $750, used 22 hrs, $425. Briggs&Stratton. Runs great + $600 sec. No inside pets. by... must sell. $7900 or $1000. (863)801-3459 (863)357-1236 (239)910-0065 (863)697-8362 $45. (863)532-0188 Call Tricia (863) 805-2872 best offer. (863)227-0407 (863)824-6181 Thursday, December 18, 2008 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 9 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025 Houses - Sale 1025

Sports Vehicles/ Automobiles 4005 Utility Trailers 4065 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 ATVs 3035 Public Notice 5005 Police Impounds! 94 Honda ENCLOSED CAR TRAILER - IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF MEETINGS HONDA FOREMAN 450S Civic $600! 92 Acura Integra TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND 2007, 20x8, excellent condi- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE OF THE 2002 - runs good has good $700! 96 Toyota Camry tion, $4500 (863)517-2944 TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN CIVIL ACTION tyres rebuilt carb.other bikes $850! for listings call AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA HIGHLAND GLADES WATER CONTROL DISTRICT CASE NO. 06-938 CA SUBMITTED BY: R. Scott Cooper DATE: 1/13/09 FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009 for sale. $2000/or best of- (800)366-9813 Ext 9275. HAULMARK 2006 Enclosed CASE NO.: 08-885-CA UCN: 282996CA000938XXXXXX SUBJECT AREA: 340 Bullying and Harassment fer. (561)248-2856 Trailer - $2000/or best of- GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following is a Schedule of Regular Meet- PONTIAC GRAND AM ‘92 - fer. (863)357-6140 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., ings and Annual Landowners’ Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Highland (863)763-2940 as successor servicer for GREENPOINT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the policy for very low miles, good condi- CREDIT CORP., Glades Water Control District for the Year 2009. All Regular Meetings are held on the (863)610-1089 SERIES 2005-FF6, bullying and harassment of students. 2nd Monday of the months listed below at 2:00 p.m. in the Law Offi ces of Caldwell HONDA 126M, 1985 3 wheel- tion, $2000 (863)261-4781 Plaintiff Plaintiff vs. Pacetti, Edwards Schoech & Viator LLP, One Clearlake Centre, 250 South Australian er, mint cond. $600/neg. or UTILITY TRAILER - 7’x16’, vs. CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1006.147, 784.048(1)(d), 1006.09(6), and Avenue, Suite 600, West Palm Beach, Florida. The Annual Landowners’ Meeting is TOYOTA CELICA 1995 - 5 ARMANDO T. CAVAZOS, MARIA JEREMY D. MILLREN, et al 1006.07(2) F.S. trade for canoe of same $600 or best offer. CAVAZOS, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE held on the 2nd Monday of June at 2:00 p.m. the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative, spd., All electric. A/C. $900 Defendants 3rd Floor, West Sugar House Road, Belle Glade, Florida. cond. Call 239-961-3157 (863)610-2256 (863)612-6575 CORPORATION III, AND UNKNOWN CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 1006.147, 784.048(1)(d), 1006.09(6), TENANTS/OWNERS, RE-NOTICE OF SALE and 1006.07(2) F.S. Defendants. The purpose of the meetings is to transact any and all business that may come HONDA 300 FOURWHEELER, WARN WENCH + BUMPER UTILITY TRAILER-16 FT -2 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 before the Board. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without ‘97 - kick start, runs good, $800 OBO (863)634-4508 Axel, New Tires $900 OBO NOTICE OF SALE with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to cost, at the Offi ce of the Superintendent of Schools. of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a good tires, posi traction rear, 863-634-2979 an Order or Summary Final Judgment of Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony $700. (863)763-2526 eves. Four Wheel foreclosure dated January 31, 2007 and EXCUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule established the policy for homeless stu- and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. the Order or Final Judgment entered in an Order Resetting Sale dated December dents. HONDA ODYSSEY - 250cc, Drive 4035 this cause in the Circuit Court of Hend- 2, 2008, and entered in Case No. ry County, Florida. I will sell the prop- Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person re- good shape, $500. 06-938-CA, UCN: 28200CA000938XXXX STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will create no quiring special accommodations to participate in a meeting, because of a disability erty situated in Hendry County, Florida, XX of the Circuit Court of the Twentieth additional district economic impact in excess of $100.00 except for the costs of (863)675-0349 described as: or physical impairment, should contact the District’s Attorney at (561) 655-0620 at FORD F150- 2000, 5 spd ext Judicial Circuit in and for Hendry County, printing and distributions. least fi ve (5) calendar days prior to the Meeting. Florida, herein Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as POLARIS 300 HAWKEYE cab, runs great, $5000 Price Lots 29, 30, 31 in Section B-1 of La- negotiable (863)634-1556 Vans 4070 Trustee for the Mimi Trust Series 2005- LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Board Meeting MEETING DATES 2006 - Papers included Belle Ranchettes Business Lots, an FF6 is Plaintiff and Jeremy D. Milliren; Room, 475 E. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter unrecorded subdivision in Section 33, $3500/neg. (305)773-4023 Samantha A. Milliren: First Franklin Finan- as the matter may be heard on January 13, 2009. Monday, April 13, 2009 JEEP LARADO- 4 Wheel ECONOLINE 250 1987 - Lad- Township 43 South, Range 29 East, cial Corp; Port LaBelle Unit Four Proper- La Belle Drive,1998 Excellent cond. Hendry County, Florida, more particu- ty Homeowner’s Association, Inc.; Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with information re- der Racks. Good work van. larly described as follows: Commence Monday, June 8, 2009, ANNUAL LANDOWNER’S MEETING - Belle Glade high miles, 4 dr, boat hitch. Unknown Tenant No. 1: Unknown Tenant garding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or as soon thereafter for a followed by the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING POLARIS 50CC ATV 2005 - $1200 or trade pickup of = at the Northwest corner of said Section No. 2; and all unknown parties claiming $2500 Firm (863)467-6469 lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publi- Monday, August 10, 2009 Good condition $900. amount. (863)467-2609 33 and run N 86º38’ E, along the North interest by, through, under or against a cation of this notice. line of Section 33, a distance of 364.0 Monday, October 19, 2009 (863)763-3606 LaBelle - Hunting Jeep runs or named defendant to this action, or having Monday, December 14, 2009 FORD E150 1984 - V8 auto- feet to the East right-of-way line of or claiming to have any right, title or in- Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head, a for parts. $400. For more in- State Road No. 29; thence S 03º47’ E, terest in the property herein described, Rule Development Workshop will be held at a time and date to be advertised in POLARIS SCRAMBLER 2000 - matic window van used as along said road right-of-way line, a By: Charles F. Schoech, Esq. formation call are Defendants, I will sell to the highest the future. Highland Glades Water Control District Blown engine, Great for parts work truck good condition distance of 650.0 feet to the Northwest and best bidder for cash on the Second 239-229-2974. corner of Lot 31 and the Point-of-Be- Dated this 12th day of December, 2008 $200. (863)634-8007 $1000. (239)935-9600 Floor in front of the Main Clerk’s Offi ce at Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule is to re- 304270 CGS 12/18/08 ginning; thence continue S 03º47’ E, the Hendry County Courthouse, 25 East quest, in writing, a hearing. The request shall be submitted to the Superintendent along said road right-of-way line, a Hickpoochee Avenue, LaBelle, FL 33935 POLARIS SCRAMBLER 2000 - Golf Carts 4037 of Schools, in writing, within 21 days after publication of this notice. The request NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED FORD E350 Econoline 14’ box distance of 75.0 feet to the Southwest in Hendry County, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. shall specify how the person requesting the public hearing would be affected by Starter in excellent working truck (2000) $3500 obo corner of Lot 29; thence N 86º38’ E a on December 31, 2008, the following de- the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affect- Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes condition $50. EZ GO - Used, Good condition, (863)673-1226 or 675-8946 distance of 400.0 feet to the Southeast scribed property as set forth in said Or- ed persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on the issues under corner of Lot 29, thence N 03º47’ W a der or Final Judgment, to-wit: consideration. (863)259-7472 charger, $900 or best offer. distance of 75.0 feet to the Northeast NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - (863)697-1350 corner of Lot 31; thence S 86º38’ W, a LOT 12, BLOCK 2172 OF PORT LA- cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public records number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- distance of 400.0 feet to the Point-of- BELLE UNIT 4, ACCORDING TO THE submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writ- 2000 - Complete without Beginning PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN sessed are as follows: Parts/Repairs 4045 ing, to the Superintendent of Schools. motor $250/or best offer. Public Notices PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 86, OF THE CERT. NAME IN Together with a security interest in that PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially no- (863)634-8007 2003 FORD sport trac hard certain 1998 Redman Homes Limited COUNTY, FLORIDA. NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED ticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The 1641 2006 1-31-44-33-A00-0411-0000 Maureen Small bed cover - $100/neg. 16x76 Mobile Homes, serial number School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule. POLARIS SPORTSMAN 450 50005000 FLA14613498. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST 2007 - Runs good $4500/or (863)675-7897 IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF The South one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this process, please Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 31, Township 44 best offer. (239)464-4249 and commonly known as: ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY notify the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 674-464 2 or at the Hendry County BRUSH GUARD FOR FORD Public Notice 5005 OWNERS AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS South, Range 33 East, Hendry County, Florida. SUBJECT to an easement for an ac- (863)675-3714 Courthouse, LaBelle, Florida 33935 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or work- cess road of the East 30 feet thereof, and Subject to an easement for a drainage ca- F250 YEAR 2005 - State Public - 4145 STATE ROAD 29 S., PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN shop. LABELLE, FL 33935 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. nal of the South 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 6049, MONTURA RANCH SANDRAIL 2005 - 1600 cc $150/neg. (863)763-6276 Legal Notice 5500 ESTATES, an unrecorded subdivision. (863)801-5115 Notice: If the School Board adopts the proposed rule, one certifi ed copy of the pro- VW,Red w Crome Engine, at public sale, to the highest and best In accordance with the Americans with posed rule shall be fi led in the Offi ce of the Superintendent of School pursuant to bidder, for cash, on the second fl oor, Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. lights, Labelle $3500/or best ENGINES - 85-86 Chev 305 & 120.54(3)(e), F.S. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. in the front of the clerk’s offi ce, at the special accommodation to participate in 302554 CN 12/4,11,18 CB 12/18/08 offer. (305)773-4023 Labelle 350. $500 for both or will Public Notice 5005 Hendry County Courthouse, LaBelle, this proceeding should contact the Clerk sell separate (863)805- Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on December of the Court not later than fi ve business All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. 31, 2008. days prior to the proceeding at the NOTICE OF MEETINGS YAHAMA DIRTBIKE-2006 2877 PUBLIC NOTICE DATED: December 3, 2008. Glades County Courthouse, Telephone Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described 863-946-0113 or 1-800-955-8770 via OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, TTR-125, used very little, OF THE FORD 302 Block Bored 40 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TIMS TOWING BARBARA S. BUTLER Florida Relay Service. Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in great cond. Big Wheel,$1800 AS CLERK OF THE COURT GLADEVIEW WATER CONTROL DISTRICT the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. over - 302 block and other & RECOVERY gives Notice of Foreclo- FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009 OBO $350 in extras. sure of Lien and intent to sell these ve- By: /S/ S. Hammond DATED at LaBelle, Florida, on Dec. 8, Dated this 19th day of November, 2009. parts for it! $500. Deputy Clerk 2008. (863)763-5229 hicles on 01/02/2009, 10:00 am at 74 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following is a Schedule of Regular Meetings (863)673-0920 S. INDUSTRIAL LOOP, LABELLE, FL In accordance with the Americans With Barbara S. Butler Disabilities Act, persons with BARBARA BUTLER and Annual Landowners’ Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Gladeview Clerk of Circuit Court 33935, pursuant to subsection 713.78 Water Control District for the Year 2009. The Regular Board of Supervisors Meet- Travel Trailers 3037 FORKLIFT - 1952 Clark forklift, of the Florida Statutes. TIMS TOWING disabilities needing a special accom- As Clerk, Circuit Court Hendry County, Florida modation to participate in this pro- By: Debbie Hammond ings will be held on the 3rd Friday of each month, and the Annual Landowners 302672 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 runs but needs hydraulics & RECOVERY reserves the right to ac- meeting will take place on the 4th Friday in June, unless meeting date confl icts FLEETWOOD DW 2005 - 2/2 cept or reject any and/or all bids. ceeding should court Administration at As Deputy Clerk $1500. (863)675-3741 telephone number (863) 675-5217, SMITH, HIATT & DIAZ, P.A. with a holiday, and will take place at the Sugar Farms Co-op, Atlantic Sugar Mill NOTICE OF MEETINGS with fl orida room. Rent per not later than seven (7) days prior to Attorneys for Plaintiff Road, Belle Glade, Florida. The dates and times are listed in the Schedule OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REESE TRAILER hitch - Reese 1996 Mitsubishi below. month is $750. 4A3AK34YOTE309116 the proceeding. If hearing impaired, PO Box 11438 OF THE (863)763-1884 trailer hitch came off of 304031 CN 12/18/08 (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or Voice (V) Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339-1438 EVERGLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DISTRICT 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay 303988 CN 12/18,25/08 The purpose of the meetings is to transact any and all business that may come be- FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2009 Toyota Tundra. Good condi- fore the Board. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board HOLIDAY RAMBLER 72- 27ft, tion. $75. (863)763-2692 Service. Public Notice 5005 303196 CN 12/11,18/08 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following is the Schedule of Regular Meetings $1000 239-657-2711 (Im- record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure STEEL LADDER OR PIPE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN and Annual Landowners’ Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the EVER- mokalee) AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the tes- GLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DISTRICT for RACK for long wheel base IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWEN- CIVIL ACTION timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. the Calendar Year 2009. All meetings of the Everglades Agricultural Area Environ- Ford truck $150. TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, TIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND CASE NO. 2007-827CA mental Protection District Board of Supervisors will be held on the 2nd Friday of IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FOR HENDRY COUNTY, Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requir- each month (unless meeting date confl icts with a holiday) at 9:00 a.m. in Com- (863)697-2724 FLORIDA FLORIDA CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, ing special accommodations to participate in a meeting, because of a disability or mission Chambers, Belle Glade Municipal Complex, Belle Glade, Florida. PROBATE DIVISION CIVIL ACTION Plaintiff physical impairment, should contact the District’s Attorney at (561) 655-0620 at Automobiles WESTIN BLACK SIDE RAILS File No. 2008-CP-41 Case No. 08-943-CA vs. least fi ve (5) calendar days prior to the Meeting. The purpose of the meetings is to transact any and all business that may come be- FOR 4 DOOR FORD F250 - ANDRES VAZQUEZ, et al, fore the Board. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board $150/neg. (863)763-6276 IN RE: ESTATE OF: FIRST BANK f/k/a FIRST BANK OF Defendant(s) MEETING DATES with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a MARY JOSEPHINE HANAUER, CLEWISTON, record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure (863)801-5115 Friday, January 16, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. 40004000 Deceased a Florida banking institution NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the tes- Plaintiff FORECLOSURE SALE Friday, February 20, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. or immediately following the Shawano Board meeting 4005 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Automobiles Pickup Trucks 4050 vs NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Friday, March 20, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requir- Autos Wanted 4010 The administration of the estate of MARY an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale Friday, April 24, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. ing special accommodations to participate in a meeting, because of a disability JOSEPHINE HANAUER, deceased, ELINA E. RORIGUEZ a/k/a ELENA dated November 26, 2008 and entered in or immediately following the Shawano Board meeting or physical impairment, should contact the District’s Attorney at (561) 655-0620 Classic Cars 4015 CHEVROLET 1994 - 2500 V8 Friday May 15, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. 4020 whose date of death was January 29, RODRIGUEZ, UNKNOWN TENANT(S), Case No. 2007-827CA of the Circuit at least fi ve (5) calendar days prior to the Meeting. Commercial Trucks auto extcab lbed towpack 2008, and whose Social security num- JOSE A. OLIVERA, AND JOSE ADORNO, Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit Friday, June 26, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. - ANNUAL LANDOWNERS’ MEETING Construction topper exc cond $3500. ber is 274-30-9592, is the Circuit Defendants in and for HENDRY County, Florida followed by the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MEETING DATES Court for Glades County, Florida, Pro- wherein CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, is Friday, July 17, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. Equipment 4025 (863)697-2032 Friday, August 21, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. 4030 bate Division, File No.: 2008-CP-41; the Plaintiff and ANDRES VAZQUEZ; Friday, January 9, 2009 Foreign Cars the address of is Probate Division, NOTICE OF ACTION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; are the or immediately following the Shawano Board meeting Friday, February 13, 2009 Four Wheel Drive 4035 CHEVROLET 2500 1989 - P.O. Box 10, Moore Haven, Florida CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE - PROPERTY Defendants, I will sell to the highest and Friday, September 18, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2009 Great work truck. 2nd owner 33471. The names and addresses of best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE Friday, October 16, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2009 Heavy Duty Trucks 4040 or immediately following the Shawano Board meeting 4045 119K or. mi 4X4, cold a/c the personal representative and the TO DEFENDANT, JOSE ADORNO, and OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, Friday, May 8, 2009 Parts - Repairs personal representative’s attorney are ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CON- BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY Friday, November 20, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2009 Pickup Trucks 4050 $3000. (863)673-6819 set forth below. CERN: OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Friday, December 18, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2009- 9:00 a.m. - ANNUAL LANDOWNERS’ MEETING 4055 All creditors of the decedent and other TION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY or immediately following the Shawano Board meeting Followed by the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING Sport Utility F150-1998 New Motor, New By: Charles F. Schoech, Esq. 4060 persons having claims or demands YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI- Friday, August 14, 2009 Tractor Trailers Tires, Runs Great $5000 against decedent’s estate, including foreclose on the following property in DA at 11:00AM, on the 31st day of Dec. Gladeview Water Control District Friday, September 11, 2009 Utility Trailers 4065 OBO (863)763-7174 unmatured, contingent or unliquidated Hendry County, Florida: 2008, the following described property Dated this 12th day of December, 2008 Friday, October 9, 2009 Vans 4070 claims, on whom a copy of this notice as set forth in said Final Judgment: 304239 CGS 12/18/08 Friday, November 13, 2009 FORD F-250 1983 - Diesel, is served must fi le their claims with The East one-half (1/2) of the East one- Friday, December 11, 2009 this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 half (1/2) of the North one-half (1/2) LOT 55, BLOCK 2067 OF PORT LA- a/c, 4spd, runs great, in MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE of the Northeast one-fourth (1/4) of the BELLE UNIT 2, A SUBDIVISION AC- Notice for Early Public Review of a Proposal to Support Activity in By: CHARLES F. SCHOECH, ESQ. Automobiles 4005 Okeechobee $1200/or best FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE Northeast one-fourth (1/4) of the CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS the 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland Everglades Agricultural Area Environmental Protection District offer. (863)697-3865 OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF Southeast one-fourth (1/4) of Section RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE 27, Township 44 South, Range 32 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals Dated this 15th day of December,2008. OTHER Select - Fiberglass ON THEM. East, Hendry County Florida, subject to HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA. 304215 CGS 12/18/08 ACURA VIGOR- 1994,Auto, All other creditors of the decedent and an easement for ingress, egress and This is to give notice that Hendry County has submitted two (2) applications for a 167k miles,power every- tool box for full size pick up other persons who have claims or de- utilities over and across the East 30 A/K/A 3005 N LAKEWOOD ROAD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Florida Department of thing, runs great! $2500 A-1 condition $100. mands against the decedent’s estate, feet thereof. Also known as Lot No: LABELLE, FL 339350000 Community Affairs. The two (2) CDBG projects covered by this notice are the (863)675-1690 including unmatured, contingent or un- 248 in Montura Ranch Estates, and 08DB-A08 grant and the 08DB-H03 grant. The funding is provided by the U.S. De- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED OBO (863)634-4557 liquidated claims, must fi le their claims unrecorded subdivision. Any person claiming an interest in the partment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will be used to rehabilitate with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) surplus from the sale, if any, other than and/or demolish and construct replacement housing units that already exist in the Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes BUICK SKYLARK, ‘91 - 4 cyl., Sport Utility 4055 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE Together with a double wide 1994 Cre- the property owner as of the date of the fl oodplain. FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. sent mobile home with ID No.: Lis Pendens must fi le a claim within sixty NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT JULIAN MARY ANDERSON, holder of the follow- cold air, new tires, muffl er & ing certifi cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The cer- alternator, exc. cond., $1150 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE 146M8356A and 146M8356B, Title (60) days after the sale. This notice is required by Section 2(a)(4) of Executive Order 11988 for Floodplain CHEVY BLAZER, ‘92 - runs TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC- No.: 66214985 and 66214984, RP WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of Management, and by Section 2(b) of Executive Order 11990 for the Protection of tifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it or best offer. (863)677-1742 TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PRO- No.: R0586370 and R0586371. this Court on December 12, 2008. Wetlands, and is implemented by HUD Regulations found at 24 CFR 55.20(b) for the was assessed are as follows: good, looks good, $2,000 or BATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER HUD action that is within and/or affects a fl oodplain or wetland. CHEVROLET GEO METRO best offer. (863)763-2724 BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE Parcel ID No.: Barbara S. Butler CERT. NAME IN TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, 1-32-44-27-A00-0208.0000 Clerk of the Circuit Court Construction will be undertaken in the 100 year fl oodplain. Hendry County is inter- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1990 - runs good, excellent 1624 2001 1-22-44-32-010-0049-0080 REV. JEREMIAH C. DUGGAN gas mileage, 4-cyl $600. CHEVY BLAZER ‘96 - 4X4, V6, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR ested in alternatives and public perceptions of possible adverse impacts that could 2 dr, looks good. $2500 Sell MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE has been fi led against you and you are By: /S/ D. HAMMOND result from the project as well as potential mitigation measures. All rehabilitation (863)467-2683 OF DEATH IS BARRED. required to serve a copy of your writ- Deputy Clerk and/or demolition and replacement housing construction to be undertaken with both Lot 8, Block 49, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, FIRST SUBDIVISION, according to or Trade (863)467-4650 The date of fi rst publication of this Notice ten defenses, if any, to it on JODIE R. 304290 CGS 12/18,25/08 grants will take place on existing owner-occupied housing units that are already lo- the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38, and 39, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. FORD MUSTANG Select - is December 18th, 2008. SNOW, ESQUIRE, Plaintiff’s attorney, cated in the fl oodplain. must sell if you were previ- Chevy Suburban 4x4-1998- whose address is: McGahee & Perez, Leather interior, Burgundy & Mark E. Hanauer PL, 417 W. Sugarland Hwy., Clewis- Written comments must be received by Hendry County, Post Offi ce Box 2340, La- Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. ously interested please call Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Gold, 3rd seat, Rear A/C Personal Representative ton, Florida 33440, on or before Janu- Belle, Florida 33975-2340 ATTN: Ron Zimmerly on or before Monday, January 5, again great on gas auto- 4732 Lytle Road ary 5, 2009, and fi le the original with 2009. Mr. Zimmerly may also be contacted by telephone at 863-675-5264 or at the All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. matic $2500/neg. $3750. (863)634-0512 Waynesville, Ohio 45068 the Clerk of this court either before Hendy County Administration Building, 165 S. Lee Street, LaBelle, Florida. William J. Wallace, P.A. service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or (863)763-0380 FORD BRONCO II 1992 - V6, Attorney for Personal Representative immediately thereafter, otherwise a Additional information may be obtained by contacting Ron Zimmerly, Hendry County Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described (863)697-9521 115 NW 11th Avenue Default will be entered against you for Grants and Special Projects Director, at the address and telephone number listed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, AC, black W/grey interior. Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday Runs Great $1500/or best Okeechobee, Florida 34972 the relief demanded in the Complaint above. OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SU- Telephone: 863-467-4671 of Petition. in the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. offer. (863)801-3174 Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. PREME 1991 - Tinted win- Florida Bar No.: 778125 Date Issued: December 18, 2008 304013 CGS 12/18,25/08 DATED this the 20th day of Nov., 2008 dows, auto. A/c, alloy whls. FORD EXPEDITION XLT 2001 JANET B. TAYLOR Barbara S. Butler - All power, Ice cold A/C, THE HONORABLE BARBARA S. BUTLER Environmental Certifying Offi cial Clerk of Circuit Court new tires runs great Hendry County, Florida $1200/or best offer. Cloth interior. Runs great. As Clerk of the Court. Hendry County Board of Commissioners Chair 303986 CB/CN 12/18/08 302637 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 (863)675-5090 $3500 (863)763-8027 301788 CGS 11/27;12/4,11,18/08 10 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 18, 2008 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF MEETINGS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes OF THE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution, issued in the Circuit CIVIL DIVISION SHAWANO WATER CONTROL DISTRICT Court of Dade County, Florida, on the 11th day of December, 1995 in the cause CASE NO.: 22-2008-CA-97 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009 wherein First Union National Bank of Georgia is plaintiff and Maria E. Colon is defen- cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate dant, being Case number 94-16317CC, in said Court, I, Ronald E. Lee, Sr., as Sher- CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC REO number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following is a Schedule of Regular Meetings iff of Hendry County, Florida, have levied upon all the right, title and interest of the VESTING: HOMESALES INC D/B/A sessed are as follows: sessed are as follows: and Annual Landowners Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Shawano Wa- defendant Maria E. Colon, in and to the following described property, to-wit: HOMESALES INC. OF DELAWARE, ter Control District for the Year 2009. Regular Board of Supervisors Meetings will Plaintiff, CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN be held on the 3rd Friday of each month, and the Annual Landowners Meeting will From the intersection of the north line of Section 33-43-29 with the centerline of SR vs. NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED take place on the 4th Friday, in June, unless meeting date confl icts with a holiday, 29, run S 3°47’ E along the centerline of SR29 a distance of 2061.8 feet to the Point CHARLOTTE L. BARNETTE, 2110 2006 3-01-43-34-010-0360-0100 Smith Properties City Walk, LLC 1359 2006 1-27-44-32-A00-0112-0000 RED-HEAD DREAMS HOLDINGS, INC and will take place at the Sugar Farms Co-op, Atlantic Sugar Mill Road, Belle of Beginning. THENCE N86° 30’ E 450 feet; thence S 3°47’ E 75 feet; thence S 86° DECEASED, et al Glade, Florida. The dates and times are listed in the Schedule below. 30 W 450 feet to the centerline of SR 29; thence N 3° 47’ W 75 feet to the Point of Defendants Lots 32 & 33, inclusive, in Block 360 of General plan of Clewiston, Florida as re- The South one-half of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the South- Beginning; LESS the westerly 50 Feet for right of way of SR 29. Being in Section vised September 7, 1937, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, west one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 27, Township 44 South, The purpose of the meetings is to transact any and all business that may come be- 33-43-29, Hendry County, Florida, and commonly known as Business Lots 33-35 NOTICE OF ACTION Pages 71 thru 78, inclusive, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. SUBJECT to an easement for an access fore the Board. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board inc., Section B-2 Labelle Ranchette a/k/a 4429 S SR 29, Labelle, Florida road of the East 30 feet thereof and SUBJECT to right -of-way of State Road 833, as with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a TO: Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. existing. Also known as Lot 634, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES. record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure And on the 29th day of January, 2008 at the Hendry County Sheriff’s Offi ce, La- UNKNOWN HEIRS BENEFICIARIES, DE- Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the tes- Belle, Florida, at the hour of 11:00am, or as soon thereafter as possible, I will offer VISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. for sale all the said defendant’s, Maria E. Colon, right, title and interest in the afore- CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. said property, at public auction and will sell the same, subject to taxes, all prior li- OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN IN- Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requir- ens, encumbrances and judgments, if any, to the highest bidder for CASH IN HAND, TEREST IN THE ESTATE OF CHAR- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. ing special accommodations to participate in a meeting, because of a disability or the proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satis- LOTTE L. BARNETT (DECEASED) in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, physical impairment, should contact the District’s Attorney at (561) 655-0620 at faction of the above-described execution. Last Known Address: Unknown Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Fourth Tuesday in Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described least fi ve (5) calendar days prior to the Meeting. Attempted at: 1880 Silver Lake Road the month of November, which is the 25th day of November, 2008. in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Ronald E. Lee, Sr. Labelle, FL 33935 Dated this 8th day of October, 2008. Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Tuesday in Friday, January 16, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. Sheriff Current Residence Unknown the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. or immediately following the Gladeview Board meeting Hendry County, Florida Barbara S. Butler Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. Friday, February 20, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. WILLIAM T. BARNETT Clerk of Circuit Court Friday, March 20, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. By: Captain Andy Lewis Last Known Address: Unknown Hendry County, Florida Barbara S. Butler or immediately following the Gladeview Board meeting 304235 CGS 12/25/08;1/1,8,15/09 Attempted at: 1880 Silver Lake Road 302673 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 Clerk of Circuit Court Friday, April 24, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. Labelle, FL 33935 Hendry County, Florida Friday, May 15, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. Current Residence Unknown NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 302647 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 or immediately following the Gladeview Board meeting Friday, June 26, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. - ANNUAL LANDOWNERS’ MEETING UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes followed by the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED WILLIAM T. BARNETT Friday, July 17, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. Last Known Address NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - or immediately following the Gladeview Board meeting Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Attempted At: 1880 Silver Lake Road cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate Friday, August 21, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. Labelle, FL 33935 number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- Friday, September 18, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. Current Residence Unknown sessed are as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - or immediately following the Gladeview Board meeting cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate Friday, October 16, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for CERT. NAME IN number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- Friday, November 20, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION sessed are as follows: Foreclosure of Mortgage on the NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED or immediately following the Gladeview Board meeting follow- 2111 2006 3-01-43-34-010-0360-0101 Smith Properties City Walk, LLC Friday, December 18, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the following ing described property: CERT. NAME IN By: Charles F. Schoech, Esq. application(s) for permit have been received for project(s) in Hendry County: Lots 30 & 31, inclusive, in Block 360 of General plan of Clewiston, Florida as re- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Shawano Water Control District 1366 2006 1-27-44-32-A00-0158-0000 Elina E. Rodriguez TRACT B-5, THE SOUTH 335 FEET OF vised September 7, 1937, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Dated this 12th day of December, 2008 First Citrus Grower II LLC (Demeter Grove) PO Box 448, LaBelle, FL 33975, has THE NORTH 873 FEET OF THE WEST Pages 71 thru 78, inclusive, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. 304238 CGS 12/18/08 submitted Application 081030-5 for renewal of Water Use Permit 26-00234-W to ir- ONE-HALF OF THE WEST ONE-HALF The South one-half of the East one-half of the South one-half of the Northeast one- rigate 659 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from the Hendry quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 27, OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Hilliard Canal and the project is located in Section 33, Township 43 South, Range OF SECTION 1, TOWNHIP 42 SOUTH, Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement 32 East. for ingress and egress and utilities over and across the East 30 feet thereof. Also RANGE 28 EAST, GLADES COUNTY, known as Lot 53 of Montura Ranch Estates, unrecorded. HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FLORIDA, SUBJECT TO AN EASE- All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Seminole Tracks Inc (Seminole Tracks) 600 Madison Ave, 12th Fl, New York, NY MENT OVER THE WEST 30 FEET NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE 10022, has submitted Application 081021-10 for modifi cation of Environmental Re- THEREOF. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. source Permit 26-00775-P for 403.71 acres of commercial lands. The water will be Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, SUBMITTED BY: R. Scott Cooper DATE: 1/13/09 discharged to the Alico South Boundary Canal and the project is located in Sections has been fi led against you and your are Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in 4,5,9, Township 46 South, Range 33 East. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. required to serve a copy of your written the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. SUBJECT AREA: 339 Homeless Students defenses, if any, to it, on Marshall C. Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. Interested persons may comment upon the application or submit a written request Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described Watson, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the policy for for a copy of the staff report containing proposed agency action regarding the appli- whose address is 1800 NW 49th Street, Barbara S. Butler in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, cation by writing to the South Florida Water Management District, Attn: Environmen- Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Tuesday in homeless students. Suite 120, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 on Clerk of Circuit Court tal Resource Regulation, PO Box 24680, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680, but or before January 9, 2009, a date within Hendry County, Florida the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. such comments or requests must be received by 5:00 PM within 21 days from the Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1001.42, 1001.43, 1003.01(12), and 1003.21 is within thirty (30) days after the fi rst 302675 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 F.S.; The McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act U.S.C. §§11431-11436; Title date of publication. publication of this Notice in the GLADES I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 20 U.S.C. COUNTY DEMOCRATE and fi le the origi- Barbara S. Butler No further public notice will be provided regarding this application. A copy of the Clerk of Circuit Court §§6311-6315; and The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 U.S.C. nal with the Clerk of this Court either be- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED §§1400 et. seq. staff report must be requested in order to remain advised of further proceedings. fore service on Plaintiffs attorney or Hendry County, Florida Application status and associated documents can also be obtained by accessing the 302649 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 immediately thereafter; otherwise a de- Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 1001.41, 1001.42, 1003.01(12), and District’s website (www.sfwmd.gov) using the Application/Permit Search on the fault will be entered against you for the 1003.21 F.S. ePermitting page. Substantially affected persons are entitled to request an adminis- relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - trative hearing regarding the proposed agency action by submitting a written request In accordance with the Americans with cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate therefore after reviewing the staff report. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) disabled number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- cost, at the Offi ce of the Superintendent of Schools. 304034 CN 12/18/08 persons who, because of their sessed are as follows: Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes disabilities need special accommodation EXCUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule established the policy for homeless stu- to participate in this proceeding should CERT. NAME IN dents. contact the Senior Deputy Clerk Adminis- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate tration whose Post Offi ce is located at 1494 2006 1-36-44-32-A00-0183-0000 Caminito Fond-Rose the Lee County Justice Center, Room number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will create no sessed are as follows: additional district economic impact in excess of $100.00 except for the costs of Public Notice 5005 3112, 1700 MONROE STREET, FT. The North one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the printing and distributions. Public Notice 5005 MYERS, FL 33901, Telephone Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 36, Township 44 (239) 335-2299 or 1 (800) 955-8771 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. SUBJECT to an easement for an ac- CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Board Meeting IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH (TDD) or 1 (800) 955-8770 Via FL Relay cess road over the East 30 feet thereof. SUBJECT to an easement for a drainage ca- Room, 475 E. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter Service, no later than 5 days prior to the nal over the North 30 feet thereof. ALSO known as Tract 4051, MONTURA RANCH 2242 2006 4-10-43-29-010-2033-0150 Vincent R. Cordaro & Janet L. Cordaro JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR as the matter may be heard on January 13, 2009. HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Court date. ESTATES, an unrecorded subdivision. WITNESS my hand the seal of this Lot 15, Block 2033, PORT LABELLE UNIT 1, a subdivision according to the plat CASE NO. 26 2008 CA 000423 CASE NO. 2008-CA-000307 thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 50, Public Records of Hendry County, Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with information re- Court the 5th day of December, 2008 Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. garding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or as soon thereafter for a Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Florida. WACHOVIA BANK, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publi- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER NO- Joe Flint cation of this notice. As Clerk of the Court All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Plaintiff VASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. vs. TRUST, SERIES 2007-2, By Jennifer Bevis Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head, a As Deputy Clerk Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described ARACELIS DIAZ A/K/A ARACELIS V. Plaintiff All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Rule Development Workshop will be held at a time and date to be advertised in DIAZ A/K/A ARACELI DIAZ, ET AL vs. 303510 GCD 12/11,18/08 in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, the future. Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in Defendants. JULIA SHOCK, ET AL the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described Defendants. in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule is to re- NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 20th JUDICIAL Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. quest, in writing, a hearing. The request shall be submitted to the Superintendent Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Tuesday in TO CHAPTER 45 AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR the month of January, which is the 25th day of January, 2009. of Schools, in writing, within 21 days after publication of this notice. The request PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 Barbara S. Butler shall specify how the person requesting the public hearing would be affected by GLADES COUNTY Clerk of Circuit Court Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affect- the Summary Final Judgment in Fore- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Case #: 2008-CA-17 Hendry County, Florida ed persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on the issues under 302678 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 Barbara S. Butler closure dated Dec. 1, 2008 and en- the Summary Final Judgment in Fore- Clerk of Circuit Court consideration. tered in Case No. 26 2008 CA 000423 closure dated December 2, 2008 and Hendry County, Florida of the Circuit Court of the 20TH Judicial entered in Case No. 2008-CA-000307 JP Morgan Chase Bank, Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public records NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 302657 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 Circuit in and for HENDRY County, of the Circuit Court of the 20TH Judi- National Association submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writ- Florida, wherein WACHOVIA BANK, cial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, ing, to the Superintendent of Schools. Plaintiff, Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is Plaintiff Florida, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NA- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED and ARACELIS DIAZ A/K/A ARACELIS TIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUS- -vs- Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially no- V. DIAZ A/K/A ARACELI DIAZ; UN- TEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE Luis M. Calvo and Nicoleta F. Calvo, His NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - ticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes KNOWN SPOUSE OF ARACELIS DIAZ FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 is Wife; Unknown Parties in Possession School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule. A/K/A ARACELIS V. DIAZ A/K/A Plaintiff and JULIA SHOCK; JOSH number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- #1; If living, and all Unknonw Parties sessed are as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - ARACELI DIAZ, IF ANY; THE LAUREL SHOCK; JOHN DOE OR ANY OTHER cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this process, please OAK VILLAGE UNIT 5 PROPERTY PARTY IN POSSESSION; all unknown claiming by, through, under and against notify the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 674-464 2 or at the Hendry County CERT. NAME IN number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; JOHN parties claiming by, through, under or the above named Defendant(s) who are sessed are as follows: Courthouse, LaBelle, Florida 33935 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or work- DOE OR ANY OTHER PERSON IN POS- against the named Defendant(s), NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED shop. not known to be dead or alive, whether 2281 2006 4-10-43-29-020-2054-0030 Paul G. Will & Ruth M. Will SESSION, IF ANY; all unknown parties whether living or not, and whether said CERT. NAME IN claiming by, through, under or against unknown parties claims as heirs, devi- said Unknown Parties may claim an In- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Notice: If the School Board adopts the proposed rule, one certifi ed copy of the pro- the named Defendant(s), whether liv- sees, grantees, assignees, lienors, posed rule shall be fi led in the Offi ce of the Superintendent of School pursuant to terest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grant- Lot 3, Block 2054, PORT LABELLE UNIT 2, a subdivision according to the plat 1251 2006 1-25-44-32-A00-0110-0000 OSCAR PALMER, JR. & ing or not, and whether said unknown creditors, trustees, or in any other ca- ESPERANZA PALMER 120.54(3)(e), F.S. parties claims as heirs, devisees, pacity, claiming by, through under or ees, or Other Claimants. thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 60, Public Records of Hendry County, 302551 CN 12/4,11,18 CB 12/18/08 Florida. grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, against the named Defendant(s) are Defendant(s). The South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the trustees, or in any other capacity, the Defendant(s), I will sell to the high- Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section25, Township 44 claiming by, through under or against est and best bidder for cash at the Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. NOTICE OF SALE Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. SUBJECT to an easement for an ac- NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE the named Defendant(s) are the Defen- 2ND FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY OF THE cess road of the East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Lot 1147, MONTURA RANCH dant(s), I will sell to the highest and COURTHOUSE, of the HENDRY County All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. ESTATES, an unrecorded subdivision. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution, issued in the Circuit best bidder for cash at the 2ND FLOOR Courthouse, in HENDRY County, Flori- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Court of Collier County, Florida, on the 18th day of November, 2008 in the cause IN THE HALLWAY OF THE COURT- da, at 11:00 a.m. on the 28th day of Order of Final Judgment of Foreclosure Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. wherein Orion Bank is plaintiff and Riallto Pointe Investments, LLC, John A. Car- HOUSE, of the HENDRY County Court- January, 2009, the following described in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. bona, Russell S. Weisenberg, Donna L. Wilkerson and Thomas Randy Wilkerson house, in HENDRY County, Florida, at property as set forth in said Order or dated Dec. 3, 2008, entered in Civil Case Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Fourth Tuesday in is defendant, being Case number 08-1643CA, in said Court, I, Ronald E. Lee, Sr., as 11:00 a.m. on the 31st day of Dec., Final Judgment, to wit: No. 2008-CA-17 of the Circuit Court of All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Sheriff of Hendry County, Florida, have levied upon all the right, title and interest of 2008, the following described property the month of November, which is the 25th day of November, 2008. the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for Glades Dated this 8th day of October, 2008. the defendant Rialto Pointe Investments, LLC, John A. Carbona, Russell S. Wei- as set forth in said Order or Final Judg- LOT 34, BLOCK 2149, PORT LABELLE, Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described senberg, Donna L. Wilkerson and Thomas Randy Wilkerson, in and to the follow- ment, to wit: UNIT 4, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, County, Florida, wherein JP Morgan Barbara S. Butler in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, ing described property, to-wit: PAGES 86 THRU 102, INCLUSIVE, Chase Bank, National Association, Plain- Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in LOT 42, BLOCK 2186, PORT LABELLE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY Clerk of Circuit Court tiff and Luis M. Calvo and Nicoleta F. Cal- Hendry County, Florida the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. Government Lot 1 and 2, of Section 4, Township 43 South, Range 29 East, Public UNIT 5, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR COUNTY, FLORIDA. Street Address: 302669 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 Dated this 19th day of November, 2008 . Records of Hendry County, Florida. PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN 4057 E. SUNFLOWER CIRCLE, LA- vo, His Wife are defendants(s), I will sell PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES(S) 104, PUB- BELLE, FLORIDA 33935 to the highest and best bidder for cash, Barbara S. Butler LESS AND EXCEPT: LIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Clerk of Circuit Court Commencing at the Southeast corner of Block 98 City of La Belle, Section 4, Town- FLORIDA Any person claiming an interest in the AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE GLADES Hendry County, Florida ship 43 South, Range 29 East, Hendry County, Florida; thence North 00° 08’ 14” Street Address: 4505 SPRING VIEW surplus from the sale, if any, other COUNTY COURTHOUSE, MOOREHAVEN, Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution, issued in the Circuit 302638 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 West (Basis for bearings is county and South Florida Flood Control District, right of CIRCLE, PORT LABELLE, FLORIDA than the property owner as of the FLORIDA, at 11:00 A.M. on February 5, Court of Lee County, Florida, on the 30th day of October, 2008 in the cause where- way map of Canal C-43) along the East line of said Block 98, A distance of 259.10 33935 date of the lis pendens, must fi le a in Barnett Recovery Corporation is plaintiff and Dilsey Graham is defendant, being feet to the South right of way line of the Caloosahatchee River Canal C-43 and the claim within sixty (60) days after the 2009, the following described property Case number 91-3526CA, in said Court, I, Ronald E. Lee, Sr., as Sheriff of Hendry NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED point of beginning of the parcel herein described; thence North 53° 20’ 42” West Any person claiming an interest in the sale. as set forth in said Final Judgment, County, Florida, have levied upon all the right, title and interest of the defendant Dil- along said South right of way line a distance of 119 feet, more or less, to the North- surplus from the sale, if any, other to-wit sey Graham, in and to the following described property, to-wit: Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes erly edge of the Old River; thence Southeasterly, along said Northerly edge, a dis- than the property owner as of the WITNESS my hand and the seal of the tance of 185 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Block 98; thence North 00° date of the lis pendens, must fi le a Court this 11th day of Dec., 2008. First Parcel NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - 08’ 14” West along said East line a distance of 52.00 feet, more or less, to the point claim within sixty (60) days after the LOT 19, BLOCK 1, MOORE HAVEN RIV- Lots 50 and 51, Block D, SUNSET PARK, a subdivision lying in the W 1/2 of SW 1/4 cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate of beginning (Westerly part of Island). sale. BARBARA S. BUTLER ER GARDENS, ACCORDING TO THE of Section 8, Township 43 South, Range 29 East, LaBelle, Florida, as recorded in number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- By: /s/ D. HAMMOND Plat Book 2, Page 1, Hendry County Records, according to and as shown by survey sessed are as follows: LESS AND EXCEPT: WITNESS my hand and the seal of the As Deputy Clerk PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT attached to Deed recorded in OR Book 107, Pages 497-498, Hendry County, Flori- Beginning at the Southeast corner of Block 98 of the City of La Belle, North 0° 8’ 14” Court this 4th day of Dec., 2008. BOOK 4, PAGE 130L PUBLIC da: Account No. 2024329-670000D0162 CERT. NAME IN West along East line of Block 98 - 259.10 feet to South right of way of the Caloosa- This notice is provided pursuant to Ad- RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY, LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 790 Lincoln Ave., LaBelle, FL NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED hatchee River Canal C-43 and Point of Beginning - Southeast along the South right BARBARA S. BUTLER ministrative Order No. 2.065. 1321 2006 1-26-44-32-A00-0189-0000 JOHN C. GOODMAN & of way of canal 43 to North Bank of Old Caloosahatchee River, North Westerly along By: /s/ D. HAMMOND In accordance with the Americans with FLORIDA. Second Parcel HELEN B. GOODMAN the North Bank to a point 52 feet South of the point of beginning - North 52 feet to As Deputy Clerk Disabilities Act, if you are a person Lot 9, in Section 1 in Ford Park Subdivision, Section 8, Township 43, Range 29, of Point of Beginning. with a disability who needs any ac- ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida; Account No. 2024329- The South one-half of the East one-half of the North one-half of the Southwest one- This notice is provided pursuant to Ad- commodation in order to participate in 28000000070 quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 26, TOGETHER WITH Easement for ingress and egress, as recorded in Offi cial Records ministrative Order No. 2.065. this proceeding, you are entitled, at no IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 780 Caloosahatchee Ave., LaBelle, FL Township 44 South, Range 32 East. Hendry County, Florida. SUBJECT to an ease- Book 218, Page 1037, Public Records of Glades County, Florida. In accordance with the Americans with cost to you, to provisions of certain IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPER- ment for ingress egress and utilities over and across the East 30 feet thereof, Also Disabilities Act, if you are a person assistance. Please contact the court TY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE Third Parcel known as Lot 267, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, an unrecorded subdivision. TOGETHER WITH Perpetual access Road Easement, as recorded in Offi cial Records with a disability who needs any ac- Administrator at 25 East Hickpocehee, Lot 18, Section 1, Ford Park, per recorded map or plat in the Offi ce of the Clerk of Book 229, Page 740, Public Records of Glades County, Florida and Offi cial Records commodation in order to participate in LaBelle, FL 33935, Phone No. LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Florida; Account No. 2024329-28000000120 Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Book 685, Page 1645, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. this proceeding, you are entitled, at no (941) 335-2299 within 2 working days WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 780 Kissimmee Ave., LaBelle, FL Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. cost to you, to provisions of certain of your receipt of this notice or plead- IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISBI- And on the 22nd day of January, 2009 at the Hendry County Sheriff’s Offi ce, La- assistance. Please contact the court ing; if you are hearing impaired, call And on the 15th day of January, 2009 at the Hendry County Sheriff’s Offi ce, La- All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Belle, Florida, at the hour of 11:00am, or as soon thereafter as possible, I will offer Administrator at 25 East Hickpocehee, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are LITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMPDA- Belle, Florida, at the hour of 11:00am, or as soon thereafter as possible, I will offer for sale all the said defendants, Rialto Pointe Investments, LLC, John A. Carbona, LaBelle, FL 33935, Phone No. voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 TION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN for sale all the said defendants, Dilsey Graham, right, title and interest in the afore- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described Russell S. Weisenberg, Donna L. Wilkerson and Thomas Randy Wilkerson, right, (941) 335-2299 within 2 working days (V) (Via Florida Relay Services). THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, said property, at public auction and will sell the same, subject to taxes, all prior li- in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, title and interest in the aforesaid property, at public auction and will sell the same, of your receipt of this notice or plead- 303505 CN 12/18,25/08 ens, encumbrances and judgments, if any, to the highest bidder for CASH IN HAND, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Fourth Tuesday in subject to taxes, all prior liens, encumbrances and judgments, if any, to the highest ing; if you are hearing impaired, call AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVI- the proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satis- the month of November, which is the 25th day of November, 2008. bidder for CASH IN HAND, the proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the pay- 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are SION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. faction of the above-described execution. Dated this 8th day of October, 2008. ment of costs and the satisfaction of the above-described execution. voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 PLEASE CONTACT COURT ADMINIS- Ronald E. Lee, Sr. Ronald E. Lee, Sr. (V) (Via Florida Relay Services). Public Notice 5005 Sheriff Barbara S. Butler Sheriff 303275 CN 12/11,18/08 TRATION NO LATER THAN SEVEN DAY Hendry County, Florida Clerk of Circuit Court Hendry County, Florida PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING AT 25 Hendry County, Florida NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE EAST HICKPOCHEE AVENUE, LABELLE, By: Captain Andy Lewis 302654 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 By: Captain Andy Lewis BY THE CLERK 303207 CN 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 304108 CN 12/8,25/08 1/1,8/09 Public Notice 5005 FL 33935 WITHIN 2 WORKING DAYS OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED AUDIT SERVICES FOR HENDRY COUNTY NOTICE FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA SALE; IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE CIVIL DIVISION CALL: 1-800-955-8771; IF YOU ARE Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Notice is hereby given that on RFP No. 2009-09 CASE NUMBER 08-651 CA VOICE IMPAIRED CALL: Opening Date and Time: January 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution, issued in the Circuit 12/20/2008 at 11:00 AM at FORT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - KNOX SELF STORAGE, 1025 Com- OFELIA OTERO, 1-800-955-8770. cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate Court of Collier County, Florida, on the 18th day of November, 2008 in the cause The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is soliciting proposals wherein Orion Bank is plaintiff and John A. Carbona, Russell S. Weisenberg, Don- merce Drive, LaBelle, FL, Plaintiff DATED at MOORE HAVEN, Florida, this number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- from qualifi ed Auditing Firms. 863-675-1025, the undersigned, FORT vs sessed are as follows: na L. Wilkerson, Thomas Randy Wilkerson and North River Ranch Investments is 9th day of December, 2008. defendant, being Case Number 08-2642CA, in said Court, I, Ronald E. Lee, Sr., as KNOX SELF STORAGE, will sell at Pub- PILAR HOME DEVELOPERS, INC. a Flori- In order to be considered, submittals must be received by the Board of County Com- lic Sale by competitive bidding, the da Corporation, and BEATRIZ DJEBEL- BARBARA S. BUTLER CERT. NAME IN Sheriff of Hendry County, Florida, have levied upon all the right, title and interest of missioners at the C.E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Offi ce) in the Hendry County Courthouse the defendant and John A. Carbona, Russell S. Weisenberg, Donna L. Wilkerson, personal property heretofore stored LI PEREZ, et al NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by January 5, 2009 at 2:00 with the undersigned by: Defendant 1870 2006 1-21-43-34-040-000G-0030 Harry Lee Preston, Jr. Thomas Randy Wilkerson and North River Ranch Investments, in and to the fol- JOE FLINT p.m., at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of lowing described property, to-wit: one or more witnesses. Jane Coakley - 407 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant Clerk of the Circuit Court Lot 3, block G, HARLEM ADDITION NO 8, PHASE ONE, according to the plat thereof A parcel of land lying and being in Section 17, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, Misc. items to a Final Judgment entered in the Glades County, Florida recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 136 and 137, Public Records of Hendry County, A copy of the Instructions and RFP Documents can be obtained from Hendry Richard Lacosse - 10 above styled cause now pending in Florida. Hendry County, Florida, said Paxcel being more particularly described as fol- County Administration Department, located at 165 S. Lee St., LaBelle, Florida (for lows:Commencing at the Southwest corner of the East one--half, of the Southwest Misc. items said court, that I will sell to the highest pick up), Post Offi ce Box 2340, LaBelle, Florida 33975 (mailing address), or by call- Calvin O’Bannon - 512 and best bidder for cash at Hendry BY: Jennifer Bevis Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. one-quarter, of said Section 17, Thence N 01°01’17” E, along the West line of said ing (863) 675-5220 or (863) 983-1585. fraction, 1532.71 feet to the point of beginning of the lands herein described; Misc. items County, Florida on December 31, 2008 Deputy Clerk Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Rachel Partin - D-18 Thence continue N 01°01’17” E along said West line, 1131.60 feet to the Northwest at 11:00 a.m., in front of the offi ce of 304255 CGS 12/18,25/08 This solicitation does not commit the Board of County Commissioners to award any Misc. items the Clerk of the Circuit Court (being the All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. corner of said East one-half, of the Southwest one-quarter; thence S 88°55’55” E, contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFP, or along the North line of the South one-half of said section 17, 2658.67 feet to the Dennis Calvert - D-18 second fl oor hallway of the Adminis- to contract for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all sub- Misc. items tration Building, Hendry County Court- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described Northeast corner of the West one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of :;aid Section mittals received as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in its entirety 17; Thence S 00°55’57” W, along the East line of said West one-half of the South- Teresa Hallback - 18 house) corner of Highway 29 and 80, in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, this RFP, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. Misc. items LaBelle, Hendry County, Florida, the Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in east one-quarter, 2330.90 feet to the Northeast corner of the South one-half of the South one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of, The Southeast one-quarter of said 303561 CGS 12/11,18/08 following described property: the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug/Smoke Free Work Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. Section 17; Thence N 88°56’19” W, along the North line of said fraction, 1330.73 Place. feet to the Northwest corner of said fraction; Thence S 01°02’01” W, along the West Lots 9 and 10, Block 46, MONTURA 303338 CB/CN 12/11,18/08 line of said fraction, 283.01 feet to the North right of way line of County Road Num- RANCH ESTATES FIRST SUBDIVI- Barbara S. Butler SION, according to the Plat thereof, as Clerk of Circuit Court ber 78; Thence N 88°56’35” W, along said right of way line 332.83 feet to an inter- section with the East line of the Southwest one-quarter, of the Southeast one- recorded in Plat Book 3, at Pages Hendry County, Florida 37,38 and 39 of the Public Records of 302676 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED quarter, of the Southeast -one-quarter, of the Southwest one-quarter, of said section 17; Thence N 01°02’00” E, along said East line, 283.01 feet to the Northeast corner Hendry County, Florida. Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes of said fraction; Thence N 30°41’01” E, 296.79 feet; Thence N 01°02’15” E, parallel Property Address: 229 N. Isora Street REQUEST FOR BIDS to the East line of the Southwest one-quarter, of said Section 17, 953.20 feet; Montura Ranches, Clewiston, Florida, DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF A COUNTY OWNED BUILDING BID NUMBER: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - Thence N 89°31’04” W, 1145.85 feet to The West line of the East one-half of the a/k/a N. Jinette Street, Clewiston, Flori- 2009-05 OPENING DATE AND TIME: January 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate Southwest one-quarter, of said Section 17, and the point of beginning. da number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- Parcel: 1 32 44 220100046007.0 Sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry sessed are as follows: The West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4, and County, Florida, for “Demolition and Removal of a County Owned Building”. In order the Northwest 1/4, and Dated Dec. 4, 2008. to be considered, bids must received by the Board of County Commissioners at the CERT. NAME IN the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, C.E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Offi ce) in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED all lying, in Section 17, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, Barbara S. Butler Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by January 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., at which time 2255 2006 4-10-43-29-020-2039-0030 Mercedes L. Haye all lying in Hendry County, Florida, Clerk of Circuit Court all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one or more wit- nesses. Lot 3,. Block 2039, PORT LABELLE UNIT 2, a subdivision according to the plat LESS thy: East 850 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 and LESS road By: /S/ Hammond thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 60, Public Record of Hendry County, Flor- right-of-way for SR.-78, of Section 17. Township 43 As Deputy Clerk A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained from the Hendry ida. South, Range 28 East. Attorney for Plaintiff County Purchasing Department, located at 165 S. Lee Street, LaBelle, Florida (for DREW S. SHERIDAN, P.A. pick up), Post Offi ce Box 2340, LaBelle, FL 33975 (mailing address) or by calling Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. And on the 22 day of JANUARY, 2009 at the Hendry County Sheriff’s Offi ce, LaBelle, 7765 S.W. 87th Avenue, Suite 102 (863) 675-5220 or (863) 983-1585. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Florida, at the hour of 11:00am, or as soon thereafter as possible, I will offer for sale Miami, Florida 33173 all the said defendant’s, and John A. Carbona, Russell S. Weisenberg, Donna L. Tel. (305) 596-3368 This solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay any All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Wilkerson, Thomas Randy Wilkerson and North River Ranch Investments, right, Fax (305) 596-3355 costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this Bid, or to contract for any ser- title and interest in the aforesaid property, at public auction and will sell the same, [email protected] vices. The County reserves the right to reject any or all submittals received as a re- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described subject to taxes, all prior liens, encumbrances and judgments, if any, to the highest 303482 CGS 12/11,18/08 The most important sult of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this Bid, if it is in the best in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, bidder for CASH IN HAND, the proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the pay- The most important interest of the County to do so. Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Tuesday in ment of costs and the satisfaction of the above-described execution. 20 minutes of your day the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. 20 minutes of your day Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug/Smoke Free Work Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. Ronald E. Lee, Sr. is the time spent reading is the time spent reading Place. Sheriff with your child from Barbara S. Butler Hendry County, Florida with your child from Janet B. Taylor, Chair Clerk of Circuit Court birth to age nine. birth to age nine. Board of County Commissioners Hendry County, Florida By: Captain Andy Lewis 304420 CB/CN 12/18/08 302662 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 304002 CGS 12/18,25/08 1/1,8/09 Thursday, December 18, 2008 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 11

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Cam- baby cat 4. a PSP 5. real pool 6. I I would really an X-box 360 for And loo shoes. And a morebike. ra. And for my dad a 1. Football 2. following gifts. 7. a new tv 8. a How are you? I have been a Merrry Christmas. And a psp. And a cat and dog that very good girl. Please bring me Love, Gloria Christmas this year. I will put T-shirt. Tony 1. Pokey mon cards new game for my DS 9. a doll of cookies under the tree at night. moves And a gore game. And a 2. Football. Tessa 1. Butterfl y 2. hannah motana the following gifts 1 two barbe • Dear Santa, boy dirt four wheeler. And loo dolls 2 and some markers that This year I have been a good Marcelina Mendoza frogs. Tyler 1. Dirt Bike 2. Puppy. 10. new clothes 11. new wii • Dear Santa, reasoling toys. Isabell and das- Tiffany Anne Dunham 12. club house 13. a funny book you can put in a school box. 3 girl. I would like a toy horse for mine toys. And some colors. And and two tack babys 4. and a ball christmas. I really want a toy Hi you’re a good friend to my • Dear Santa, 14. 3 funny movies 15. a techer family and we are giving you a a pury And a Rabit. My name is Kobe willis. I am in bord 16. a teddy bear a big one 17 5 and a clock 6 and some clothes horse to ride on, because I like Love, Elvs Amayal 7 a new bed caver 8. one of those horses. lot of cookies and milk for Christ- 2nd grade at Westside. This year a pink toy of hannah montana mas. I have been a very very good • Dear Santa, there are a few things I would like Love, Jessica Fales net cavers for or bed 9. Some Love, Naomi I have been good this year. I braslis and som necklis. • Dear Santa, boy. I hope I’m on the good list no for Christmas. First, a Nintendo • Dear Santa, the bad list. I hope you bring me hope you bring me what I want a DS and a TV. My mom want Jew- How are you? I have been a Love, Jaylee Rangel I’ve been a very good boy this DS. In I want a cunputer. In I want • Dear Santa, year. This year, the things I want an X Box - 360. I want a Wii with lry and a Ring. My Dad want a very good girl. please me the fol- all the controls. I hope your evles lost of clothes! In I want a laptop. new truck. My fi rst brother want lowing gifts. 1. psp with games. How are you? I have bee a very for Christmas are the Super Mario In I want a Trampoline. In I lave good boy. Please bring me the fol- game and the starter kit. and reindeer are doing a good job a IPOD and a fourweller and my 2. a dell. 3. a game boy for my for you. you a cooke and mike. fi rst brother name is Orien. My brother 4. a nintendo Ds 5. a nin- lowing gifts. 1. a dirt bike 2. a jep, From, Francisco Love, Julianna Aleman 3. a car 4. a Wii 5. a chumpiling • Dear Santa, Your friend Jon. second brother want a car and a tendo Ds for my brother 6. a Xbox • Dear Santa, • Dear Santa, TV. P.S we all love you santa and 360. 7. a wii 8. lots of candy in my Love, Alex Perez I have been good this year. The I have been good This year. • Dear Santa, thing I want most is the whole sat Hello! How is it in the North your elfs. stocking 9 a wii for my brother Pole? I have been a good boy this I hope you will bring me a Kobe willis 10 weeles 11 weeles for my How are you? I have been a of Little Pet Shop. I also want the comepoutur and a book and a very good gril. Please bring me Hannah Montana notebook and year. I would like a new bike. Also • Dear Santa, brother. 12 barbie book 13 brats an X-box 360, just one more thing playstaysions wii and a forweeler My name is Marc I am in 2nd doll house. 14 a slushy maker. 15 the following gifts 1 a Ds 2. a game the Hannah Montana bookbag. and a trampoline. for my Ds 3. a labtob 4. a book 5. From, Melissa - a robot. Have a good New Years grade at Westside. This year there some spy gears. 16 a new watch. Eve! Love, Juan Lopez are a few thing I would like for 17 a laptop 18 a laptop for my a car for my mom 6. clothes 7. a • Dear Santa, • Dear Santa, Wii 8. Shoe 9. a Sharprener for I want another AirHog and From, Kale Christmas. a football and basball brother 19 pixos. • Dear Santa, I hav been good this year. I and baskeball. my mom wus a Love, Yasmeen Abuasbeh my techer 10. a new car for my Pokemon cards. I also want 10 hope you bring me what. I am so dad 11. a phone 12. What do you Jack Hartmenn songs and a star Hi! How are you today santa? pers and a fone. my Dad was a • Dear Santa, I was really really really good at excited about christmas. I want a heclis and a pere of shoos. Wilm- How are you? I have been a do when It is not christmas? wars game for Nintendo DS. I Love, Jaylynn Moreno my friends at school. Here are dolle I am going to name her Isa- reye wus a fone and close and se- very good girl. Pleas bring me would like a wrestling game, Ha- • Dear Santa, some things I went for Christmas. bel. And a easyback. Thank you I dose. tuty wus a fone a car. Alex the following gift. I want a Hanna lo3 and an xbox 360. will give you malk and cookies Hello, how are you doing? I I would went Wall-E in a play wus a remot car and close. Gordo Motna that sing Christmas. song. Your Friend, Johan Love, Diana Ruiz have a wish list. Dear Santa I want staion 3 in a Wii in a X-Box 360 wus a pozoe and close. Eddie next I want is a bras game. three • Dear Santa, • Dear Santa, a mocuntro gepe. and a hownd in a Game boy in a radio ping ball wus a neclis and a fone. and I want is a tea set for christ- I have been a good boy this I have ben good this year. I bog. Ples can you give me a rocit game in a Wall-E game in some Marc perez mas. fourth I want a Hanna Mot- year. I want a Gameboy and a hope you bring me what I want. blast fi shing pole. I would love to drums. • Dear Santa, na game. fi th I want is a siterelly computer, too. I also want a tram- I really want gutur Hero legnes of get a fuwe klows. From, Jesus Torres My name is Tarik I am in 2nd fame for Christmas. sixth I want poline. rock for my pss. I want a x-box Hector Madrigla • Dear Santa, grade at Westside. This year, there is a new per of new close. last I From, Erik 360 with the controlors. I love • Dear Santa, Hi! How is everything at the are a Few things I would like for want is a p.s.p. lasted I want is a • Dear Santa, Christmas. Hellow Santa why do you workshop? Santa, can you bring chrismas. I want a Fore Willer t.v. brand new bed. I have been a good boy this From, Alejandor Rodri- come and send presents at night my MoM a necklice. can you and modercicle do you no whr i Love, Mariah McConnid year. I would like 100 Pokemon guez when people are sleeping? Well • Dear Santa, cards. I will also like a Wrestling bring Dhalia a bottle? for me, I • Dear Santa, want it. I love it it is speciol. My sents you do that may I have a DvD and Wrestling cards. want a PlayStation2, and Game- I have been good this year. I mom want a bike and car. My dad How are you? I have been a bike. I would like lots of books From, Hector boy, a Nintendo DS, Wall-E the am happy to see my mom. I like want a fore willer and a i-pod. My very good girl. Please bring me that is about animals. I would also • Dear Santa, game, cars the Game Mario the to read whait my famliy. my fam- sister wants a car and a barbie. a the following gifts. 1. Ipod all like two puppies. I would love to This year I want the movie Game, and an airplane the game. liy like to play ball at the santa. I My brother wants a Fore Willer songs 2. Wii all cards 3. ds card have a gold fi sh. Dear Santa have Bolt for christmas. I want a Barbie I Miss you Santa like to play toys. and a modercicle. 4. dell whith itrnet 5. xbox 360 all a good Christmas time!!! house and some Pet Shop. I have Sergio Rodriguez. Love, Luz Guevara Tarik denmark cards 6. a new ds pink one Caitlin Ruiz been a good girl. I want the best • Dear Santa, • Dear Santa, • Dear Santa, Love, Acacia Blue • Dear Santa, christmas ever. Santa I went a D.s and I hope I have been good this year. I My name is Leslie Rico. I am in • Dear Santa, hello how are you doing? I Love, Shawna you feel good I know you feel hope you bring me what I want. 2ndd grade at westside. This year, How are you? I have been a have a wish list. I want to see your • Dear Santa, good but just went to tail you that Awii plese there are a Few thing I would very good boy. Can you Please deer. sabertooth cat toys. I would I have been a good girl this you nice and I went atoy house Love, William like for Christmas. I want a spa. bring me the following gifts. 1. wii like to visit you. I would love to year. I want magic cards, a Bratz santa you are a good men santa • Dear Santa, and a Hp conpter. and a wii for 2. dirtbike 3. xbox 360 4. game get a Sabertooth cat toys and cave diary and a D. Rex. I also want a I miss you I hope you feel good Hello! I been a good boy. I want christmas. and for my mom for boy 5. PsP 6. Backpack 7. playsta- man toys. and Husky pups for a lap top, a cheating yo.yo, a Han- and tail your elfs that I sed hi I uneit gooo is for christmas. I want christmas she wants a sony tv and tion3 8. DS pet and a white tail deers and and nah Montana Doll and a Hannah miss your elf because they are lit- aodimadick trok. I want a mini go a ring. and For my Dad for Christ- Love, Jose Villillonga a real pine tree and a kangaroo rat Montana Guitar. Thank you and I tle I miss you to because you say cort. I love you sonta. I want to mas he want a Big truck and a • Dear Santa, and a rabbit. hope you will like the cookies I’m ho-ho-ho I hope you have a good be an Elfe. I want a monkey for ring. and for my Brother He want How are you? I have been very Jovan Gallgos going to set out for you. time I hope you give me a D.S. for Christmas. I want a robot Dog. I a scare Bache and a inkretble good girl this year. Please bring • Dear Santa, Love, Ashana my brithday I love you so much want a snak for Chrismas I want Hulk Hand for Christmas. Santa me the following gifts. 1. doll 2. Hello, how are you doing? I • Dear Santa, because you give presents I hope an xbox3.60. I wont a punching Look at This suffi x let - ly where psp 3. ds 4. Ipot 5. wii 6 Labtop have a wish list. I want a laptope. I’ve been a good girl this year you have a happy chirstmas and bag. I wont want a treehouse. Is could sante be? 7. t.v 8. bike 9. close 10. shoes 11. I would like a house with a pool I want a book a Gameboy and a happy chirstmas day! everything oka at the workshop. Leslie Rico salefone 12. book 13. pony 14. a for my dolls. I would love to get a fi sh. I also want some toy eggs Love:Elizabeth Morales Have a nice christmas. • Dear Santa, nice christmas big doll with a house. I want a big and a toy bus for christmas. • Dear Santa, From, Jesus Veldes. My name is Marleidys I am in Love, Maria Torres Gonza- pool for christmas. I woud like a For, Brisa I have a big list. Santa i want 2nd grade at Westside. This year, les Fernada car. Thank you santa I love you? • Dear Santa, a Pelickgun. and rock band drum Westside Elementary there are a few things I would like • Dear Santa, How are you? Hi! How are things at the North set PsP. 4 magnets bumblebee for Christmas. I want a car T.V. How are you? I have been a Egtefanie Alizar Pole? I’ve ben good this year. I transformer. I want monoplie • Dear Santa, I osl want an chiliter dress. My very good boy. Please bring me • Dear Santa, want a camo jacket please. I want conect fuor i want Marbles math My name is Hailee I am in mom wants a prfoon and a Ru- the following gifs. A dirt bike. And Hello how are you doing? I the game called Guitar Hero”. I book chock. I want checkers 2nd grade at westside this your frijraer. My Dad wants a Tool box a psp.Aand an Xbox360. And a ds have a wish list I want a labtop. will see you soon! madden o nine I want a dos there are a few things I would and some Bouts. My Sister wants And a moterorrsycle game And a I want Diyr for Christmas Santa. I Sincerely, Grayson Brooks miniture golf claf Street fi ghter like for Christmas. is a Scooter 4 a new Phone and a T.V. Santa wii And a Nfl 2009 football game. want a PSP to and I want a ball • Dear Santa, midnight club three Jurasic park wiler and a Sorry game. my mom Do you like North poll? And one Love, Kalvyn Johnson to thank you Sant for everything Hello! How are the reindeers game wall.e mader sikle And a would like a t.v. and new car and more thing I love you I am going • Dear Santa, that yo are gaveing me Sanata for doing at the NorthPole? I’ve been hug from ruodollf. ddad would like a new truke and to tell in spanish Te amo. How are you? I have been a Christmas and I thank Christmas very good. I would want a new Love, Quintin Griffi n a t.v. Kaylee wants a little puppy Marleidys Codesal very good boy. Please bring me Tinkerbell backpack for Christ- • DearSanta, and a doll Nathan wants a 4 wiler • Dear Santa, the following gifts. I would like See Letters — Page 14 12 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 18, 2008 Health Care District names new hospital lies, the new hospital features six This is just one of the ways that or call 561-833-8999. Health Care District is in the pro- private labor and delivery rooms Lakeside Medical Center is inte- More than just a medical cam- cess of constructing the Lakeside and a dedicated area for ten pri- grated into the District’s county- pus, Lakeside Medical Center will Medical Center to serve the Lake vate postpartum rooms. In addi- wide health care delivery system. establish a new community hub Okeechobee region. tion, Lakeside Medical Center will When Lakeside Medical Center for the surrounding area, provid- For more information on the provide a state-of-the-art visitor opens, the staff and technology at ing a wide range of health edu- new hospital and photos of the security system. nearby Glades General Hospital cation and wellness programs in construction progress, please “Our goal is for patients to feel will be transitioned to the new the numerous special meeting visit comfortable and secure the min- hospital, and Glades General will and event rooms. The large medi- www.lakesidemedical.org. ute they enter the doors,” said be retired after more than sixty cal campus has ample space for About Glades Healthcare Health Care District Chief Execu- years of service to the community. future expansion. Foundation: tive Offi cer Dwight D. Chenette. From day one, Lakeside Medical After the District Board voted Glades Healthcare Foundation “Lakeside Medical Center will Center will function with state- on the new name of the hospi- was created in 2006 to support further advance the District’s mis- of-the-art technology, including a tal, Board member Effi e C. Grear, healthcare initiatives in western sion of ensuring access to a com- 16-slice CT scanner, an advanced Ed.D., summed up: “Ever since Palm Beach County. prehensive health care system electronic patient records system, this project was fi rst announced Its initial focus is to lead the and delivering quality services for and an Electronic Birth Registry more than two years ago, there’s fund raising campaign for Lake- Palm Beach County residents.” system, which enables the medi- been a groundswell of enthusi- side Medical Center by engaging Earlier this month, Glades cal staff to gather patient data, asm throughout the Glades. That individual donors and organiza- General Hospital Board members print out a report, and get the re- hope now has a name — Lake- tions to contribute to the $73 mil- were taken on a tour of the new quired electronic signatures – all side Medical Center.” lion project. hospital by Michael J. Gates, the at the bedside, within minutes. About the Health Care District: Helping to build the new re- Health Care District’s Senior De- The Health Care District has The Health Care District of gional hospital, the cornerstone velopment Director. Mr. Gates is committed $53 million toward Palm Beach County provides to the new medical campus, is Photo taken by John Ricksen leading the development of the the $73 million hospital. The health coverage for low-income just the beginning for Glades View of Lakeside Medical Center and its surrounding campus campus and continues to ensure Glades Healthcare Foundation, a residents, a nationally recognized Healthcare Foundation. under construction, November 2008. that the scope, schedule and bud- non-profi t organization, is leading trauma system, clinics with a Through collaboration and get objectives are achieved. the capital campaign to raise ad- dedicated nurse in more than support of healthcare partners in Lakeside Medical Pahokee, and South Bay. The 70- “It is such an impressive sight ditional funds for Lakeside Medi- 170 public schools, a pharmacy the area, the foundation will help bed hospital will be able to ac- to see all of the spacious private cal Center and for ongoing health network, a long-term skilled advance the health of the com- Center, on schedule commodate a service area that patient rooms and how each programs in the western com- nursing and rehabilitation center, munity for generations to come. extends beyond the Tri-Cities. department inside the new munities. If you wish to donate to and acute care hospital services To learn more about Glades to open in the fall of “Lakeside Medical Center re- hospital is designed for maximum the campaign, please visit www. at Glades General Hospital, the Healthcare Foundation, please 2009 fl ects a new beginning, and we effi ciency,” said Ronald Wiewora, gladeshealthcare.org county’s only public hospital. The visit www.gladeshealthcare.org. feel the name conveys that for- MD, Glades General Hospital’s The Board of Commission- ward-looking, positive view,” said Interim Administrator and Chief ers of the Health Care District Bryan Cross, Chair of the Glades Medical Offi cer of the Health voted unanimously on Dec. 10 for General Hospital Board. “The Care of Palm Beach County. “In Foundation gives $150,000 to HRMC “Lakeside Medical Center” to be name Lakeside Medical Center the near future, we look forward the name for the new 70-private represents all of our communities to announcing several newly- and our close proximity to Lake recruited physicians to join our By Glenda Wilson bed hospital in western Palm On Dec. 9, Robbie Castel- Beach County that is on track for Okeechobee.” dedicated and veteran hospital The Health Care District de- staff.” lanos, Chairman of the HRMC completion in the fall of 2009. Foundation (pictured on right), “This name captures what this signed Lakeside Medical Center The Emergency Room has was all smiles as he proudly pre- new hospital is all about—a mod- with the comfort, privacy, and been designed to handle patients’ sented a check in the amount ern medical facility that has been safety of patients, their families, needs effi ciently and provide care of $150,000 to Craig Cudworth, strategically situated to serve and visitors in mind. All inpatient promptly. There will be 16 treat- all the communities which hug rooms are single-occupancy. In ment areas and six private rooms Hospital CEO, and Victor Bland- the southeastern shores of Lake addition, there are family-friend- in the Intensive Care Unit. In ad- ford, Chairman of the Hospital Okeechobee,” said Board Chair ly consultation rooms, and an dition, there will be three “fast- Board of Authority. Jonathan R. Satter. enhanced Emergency Room to track” exam areas. On the cam- The funds will be used to- Lakeside Medical Center is be- swiftly and effi ciently treat pa- pus just outside the Emergency wards the initial costs of the ar- ing constructed on a 50-acre site tients. The ER also has direct ac- Room is an oversized helipad chitectural fees for the schematic at the intersection of US 441 and cess to a large helipad to facilitate for the District’s Trauma Hawk design and planning phase of the State Road 80, centrally located Trauma Hawk and other aero- air-ambulances. Patients who new emergency room construc- with easy access from the three medical transport. To promote are traumatically injured will be tion project. towns of the region—Belle Glade, care and comfort for new moth- rushed to one of the two Trauma The architectural fi rm, DEJA Centers in Palm Beach County. ers, their babies and their fami- (David E. Johnson Architect), re- Submitted photo cently hired by Hendry Regional The Hendry Regional Medical Foundation donated $150,000 Medical Center, will submit the to the hospital in Clewiston. completed plans to the Agency for Health Care Administration of the hospital. health care needs of over 7,000 (AHCA) for approval. This past year they gave patients!) The Hendry Regional Medi- $30,000 to Hendry Regional to The HRMC Foundation mem- cal Center (HRMC) Foundation refurbish the patient rooms, bers extend a special thank you is comprised of leaders from and, prior to that, they present- Clewiston, LaBelle and Moore ed $150,000 to the Convenient to the community for their con- Haven who are committed to the Care Center in LaBelle. (Opened tinued efforts in “Giving the Gift challenges of raising charitable in October of 2007, the LaBelle of Good Health,” and wish every- funds for the health care system facility has already served the one a safe and happy holiday!

Photo taken by John Ricksen Board of Glades General Hospital and Health Care District executives tour the construction site of Lakeside Medical Center. Left to right: Dr. Ron Wiewora (Interim Hospital Administra- tor and Chief Medical Offi cer, Health Care District), L. Neil Fogel, Dr. James T. Howell, Dr. Effi e C. Grear (Board Secretary), Bryan Cross (Board Chair), Dr. Donald Fliehs (Board Vice Chair), Dr. Rahat Abbas, John Lacy, and Dwight D. Chenette (Health Care District Chief Ex- ecutive Offi cer). Thursday, December 18, 2008 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 13 About Santa Claus; Folklore rooted in reality My own opinions and defended his faith. at this time: Jesus of Nazareth. for centuries for the ways he ex- season. a child when He chose to come He would become known for The connection between the pressed his faith for the Lord’s Truth is stranger than fi ction; among us; sharing with us all of regarding the belief the special place he held among Babe born in Bethlehem and one little ones. reality is far better than fantasy. the days here in a human family children and sailors, providing who blessed the lives of children The story of Christmas itself is If there is something to be of Santa Claus gifts for the young when their became obvious to people and a story of a historic event and the handed down to our children, and shared with brothers and sis- families weren’t able to do so. “Santa Claus” soon became a most special person in history. something to restore the spirit of ters; and knew the magic of fam- By The Reverend Samuel His gifts were given in secret herald of “Christmas.” It is about someone who lived the holidays that are soon here, it ily and loved ones as He grew into S. Thomas, Ph.D but people really knew of his giv- The person in the malls and among us and how He came into is in celebrating what they’re re- adulthood. Saint Martin’s Church ing to children and the word was stores is our remnant of the real a diffi cult world, did not have an ally about. spread. person; I wonder how many of easy life, gave Himself for others Do I believe in “Santa Claus?” His coming and what He tran- He was most likely born in He did God’s work with humil- the children who have been in- and who also deserves to be re- Yes. scends all of the legends and folk Patura, in Asia Minor, in the fourth ity and where he saw real needs. heritors of Nicholas’ goodness membered. Not the ersatz version of fi c- stories that have grown up since. century. As you see the preparation for and tradition know that he really Christmas is special because tional character with the sleigh Like other stories and folklore, He was known to be faithful, the celebration of Christmas, you lived and really cared about the it is about real persons and what and reindeer, but the real Saint and became a church leader in will see the reminders of his life children he met. they did for those around them, Nicholas who loved children and they can point to a truth beyond Mayra, the capital of the region. and work in the proliferation of The answer to the question “Is and fi nally what they did for us loved his Lord; and did good for themselves; may this season and It was a time of persecution “Santa Clauses” in stores and on Santa Claus real?” is... “maybe not too. them because that was what his all the signs we see point to that of Christian faithful and he was streets. now, but he was real, and today When someone says that faith led him to do. story beyond, and may we keep believed to be imprisoned for his Saint Nicholas was a real per- he is real in the life that comes af- Christmas doesn’t seem special, He saw something special in belief. son; his life and ministry among ter this life” I wonder if they really know the children and did something about it and celebrate it with the worthi- He would stand against those children were soon seen as hon- His remains are buried in Bari, stories and heritage left to us that it. ness and love for the Baby who is who attacked the Church later, oring the special child who came Italy and he has been honored is to be kept during this special The Lord Himself also became at the root of it all. Two story of two babes in a Bethlehem manger How the story of In 1994, some American mis- word.” sembling their mangers as I ings accurately - until he came to gift. sionaries were allowed to go into “Completing the story, we gave walked among them to see if they the part where Mary put the baby ‘So I asked Jesus, “If I keep you Christmas was Russia and teach at an orphan- the children three small pieces of needed any help. Jesus in the manger. warm, will that be a good enough age. cardboard to make a crude man- “All went well until I got to one “Then Misha started to ad lib. gift?” And Jesus told me, “If you interpreted by a child At Christmas time, Misha was ger. Each child was given a small table where little Misha sat - he He made up his own ending to keep me warm, that will be the one of the orphans who heard the paper square, cut from yellow looked to be about 6 years old the story as he said, ‘And when best gift anybody ever gave me.” By Pastor John Hicks Christmas story for the fi rst time. napkins I had brought with me. and had fi nished his project. Mary laid the baby in the manger, “So I got into the manger, and First United Methodist Church Here is what happened as re- “No colored paper was avail- “As I looked at the little boy’s Jesus looked at me and asked me then Jesus looked at me and he Sometimes God comes to peo- lated from one of the missionar- able in the city. Following instruc- manger, I was startled to see not if I had a place to stay. told me I could stay with him - for ple with the heavens ablaze as He ies. tions, the children tore the paper one, but two babies in the man- “I told him I have no mamma always.” did to the shepherds. “We told them about Mary and carefully laid strips in the ger. and I have no papa, so I don’t Christmas contains the prom- More often though, God re- and Joseph arriving in Bethle- manger for straw. “Quickly, I called for the trans- have any place to stay. ise that if we go to the manger veals himself in more quiet ways hem. Finding no room in the “Small squares of fl annel, lator to ask the lad why there were ‘Then Jesus told me I could we will fi nd the One who will stay – like in the words of encourage- inn, the couple went to a stable, cut from a worn-out nightgown two babies in the manger. stay with him. But I told him I with us always. ment spoken by a friend, or in a where the baby Jesus was born an American lady was throwing “Crossing his arms in front of couldn’t, because I didn’t have In the midst of his situation, child’s smile, or the meaningful and placed in a manger. away as she left Russia, were him and looking at his completed a gift to give him like everybody Misha found that assurance. We touch of someone close to us – or “Throughout the story, the used for the baby’s blanket. manger scene, the child began to else did. But I wanted to stay with can do the same. even in “a baby wrapped in cloths children and orphanage staff “A doll-like baby was cut from repeat the story very seriously. Jesus so much, so I thought about This Christmas, let us forget and lying in a manger.” sat in amazement as they lis- tan felt we had brought from the “For such a young boy, who what I had that maybe I could use about life’s pressing demands for Take six year old Misha’s per- tened. Some sat on the edges of United States. had heard the Christmas story for a gift. I thought maybe if I kept a moment and snuggle in next to spective on the Christmas story. their stools, trying to grasp every “The orphans were busy as- only once, he related the happen- him warm, that would be a good the Christ child. And that is the reason that Jesus Christ came! How the birth of a at a mining camp, leaving behind Instead of leaving the house A wicked mining camp was range our priorities, and trans- And so that when we need a small baby. dirty, they washed the windows, transformed by the appearance form our world. Him we can call upon His name. child changed a The rough men known for painted the walls and ceiling, and of a little baby among them. • For every broken heart in their wild living weren’t sure what cleaned the fl oor. Jesus entered this world fi lled need of mending. THAT’S WHY HE CAME! community’s way to do with the baby, but soon be- The baby needed rest at night, with sin as a tiny baby. • For every lonely child who To bring His light into dark- of thinking gan making some interesting de- so this caused them to be quiet-- He grew, He walked among needs befriending. ness cisions and changes. thus bringing to a halt to their no- us. • For every time the innocent And His healing to our pain By Jackie Miller, Instead of putting the baby in a toriously evil nighttime habits. He lived in perfect righteous- will ever need defending. Evangelist dirty wooden box, they bought a Soon the men were cleaning ness, paid the price for our sins, THAT’S WHY HE CAME! To bring hope when it seems rosewood cradle. up each day. and overcame death to give us That’s why He came, for all the hopeless First Christian Church Instead of putting the baby’s As the men changed their way new life! lost and lonely. There’s an old story by Bret dirty clothes back on, they bought of life, Roaring Mine Camp also As we celebrate His birth, let’s That’s why He came, for all the THAT’S WHY HE CAME! Harte about a prostitute who died new ones. changed. allow Him to clean us up, rear- questions only love explains. -- Claire Cloninger Religion briefs Special Wednesday Preceding each of these Ser- Nights at 7 p.m. the church will Christmas Treat Bags will be Clewiston Church of at 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship be- vices there is a Potluck Dinner at be studying Rick Warren’s “The given out after this service. gins at 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Purpose of Christmas.” Worship will start at 6 p.m., and nights at First 6 p.m. with the Services to follow On Dec. 24, 7 p.m., Christmas God Service Times at 7 p.m. Each Sunday those who attend Wednesday Bible Study starts at Christian! Jackie Miller, Minister of First will receive a Christmas Memento Eve, a Christmas Candlelight Car- announced 7 p.m. During the month of Decem- Christian, cordially invites the of their attendance. ol Service will be held. The Clewiston Church of The Clewiston Church of Christ is located at 336 Central ber, First Christian Church, 201 N. public to attend these special ser- On Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. the Jackie Miller, Minister of First Christ would like to announce Francisco St. in Clewiston, will be their regular service times to the Ave in Clewiston. vices. Church Choir will be present- Christian, cordially invites the For further information please having a Special Study. ing the Cantata, “JOY TO THE public and invite anyone interest- call 863-983-8822. The fi rst three Wednesday First Christian plans WORLD,” under the direction of community to attend any or all of ed in attending. Nights the Church will be study- Jackie Miller, Minister. these Special Services. 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governor wrote. it’s being implemented, it stinks. Department of Environmental fearful that a counter-offer would personal delusion that this is the State The majority of the board When something stinks, you need Protection, hoped the deal would not be entertained by the sugar perfect deal. This is our moment members in favor seemed to hint to fl ush it.” be approved. company, and that it might be the in time and our moment in his- Continued From Page 1 at setting a legacy for posterity. Mali Chamness, Clewiston “The Glades community, with- last offer the company would take tory.” Audience members brought mayor, spoke softly about her out question, needs the support, a look at. Not everyone saw it that way. an economic transition plan, lo- very little new information in op- community’s intentions. She not only of this governing body, “We need to be very cautious Debra Van Sickle, chief credit cals echoed concerns of previous position, but spoke passionately responded to accusations that but also the governor, the legis- about this issue of the price of the offi cer for First Bank of Clewis- meetings. in defense of their community “special interests” such as Florida lature, the offi ce of tourism, trade land and our concern about pay- ton, mustered up the strength The governor’s remarks fo- -- namely, that the lease price cre- Crystals was responsible for cart- and economic development,” Mr. ing for a premium -- which we do to speak, though she was visibly cused on the creation of a nation- ated an unfair advantage for U.S. ing locals to the meeting to im- Sole said. “This is the beginning, regularly, for getting the right land shaken. al resource mirrored only by the Sugar, and that once the land is plore board members to recon- but without the decision today, it in the right place,” said Shannon She said the district was “cre- Grand Canyon and Yellowstone purchased, from where will the sider the purchase. will be the end.” Estenoz, district board member. ating and economic Hiroshima,” National Park. The governor’s money come to fund the ambi- “No one in our community At one point during the meet- “That could be the thing that and pleaded for a change in opin- words were simple, but his ide- tious water project? has to spread lies, we know the ing, the discussion shifted to the causes this whole thing to fall ion. als were lofty -- the benefi ts of the “When this deal breaks your facts,” said Mayor Chamness. possibility of making a counter- apart.” “I see this deal akin to swat- purchase and subsequent water back fi nancially, you will still have “We’re coming because we’re a offer. The sense was that the lease Eric Bauermann, another dis- ting a bumblebee with a sledge- project would last more than 700 the outcry from the public,” said community that loves our town. price was far too low, when inde- trict member, agreed. hammer,” she said. “The odds of years into the future. Karson Turner, newly elected We want to live there generations pendent appraisers were valuing “We’re here at a momentous getting the bumblebee are slim to “Many people, including Mar- nil, but destruction is certain.” Hendry County commissioner. after generations and continue to it much higher. Is the district pay- time,” Mr. Bauermann said. “Like News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be jory Stoneman Douglas, have “The vision is 100 percent (right), farm.” ing a premium, some asked? a piece of legislation, this is not a reached at jzaragoza@newszap. looked forward to this day,” the the process and manner of how Mike Sole, secretary with the But some on the board were perfect deal. I’m not under any com.

Q: How do the elves know that we need to take a vacation. Palm Tran how to make all of those toys? That’s why you may see me in Briefs cont. Santa Contract The board decided to continue -- Alexander Brador, Central some stores. I can never, ever The second class is also for Continued From Page 1 Elementary Continued From Page 1 to contribute to the Palm Tran make it through Wal-Mart before public transportation which runs middle and high school students. A: Elves are constantly evolv- being stopped by somebody. Q: Will Rudolph lead your disposition of department vehi- from the Clewiston area to Palm For more information please call ing and learning more and more. Beach County. Several residents sleigh this year? We also have training classes for cles, he said he has dedicated his Jackie Tucker at 863-993-0083 or -- Dave Jackson, Eastside El- Q: Did one of your elves lose a life to law enforcement and it’s asked the commissioners not to them. derail the transportation, citing by fax 863-993-9740. ementary jingle bell because I found one? a shame to go out “with a slam- -- Leticia Villarreal, Westside bam like I received.” the dire need of many residents A: Yes, he will. Q: How is Mrs. Claus? Elementary without other options to go to -- Leonor Martinez, Eastside work, school and doctor’s ap- Help Brian Ervin A: That is very possible, de- Q: What kind of cookies do Elementary Board reorganization pointments. A special account has been set you like? pends on when you found it. We The board will designate A: Mrs. Claus is wonderful. It was time for the board’s an- up at Olde Cypress Community -- Vicki Wheeler, Eastside El- She takes care of me. She helps do have elves out looking to help nual reorganization. Janet Taylor $60,000 this year for the purpose, ementary make my suit to wear. She’s like a me with a good and bad list, so it was selected as chair and Darrell but will also ask Palm Beach Bank for the purpose of raising A: My favorite cookie is choco- mother to all the elves. is possible that he did lose one. Harris as vice chair. Other com- County to look for ways to trim money for the Ervin family. the expense. late chip. missioners received various board Joyce Ervin is seeking dona- positions. Q: What do you do when it’s Q: Do you pay the elves for tions to help pay for an incline Q: How many pounds do you not Christmastime? making toys? Sub offi ce table to help her in the care of 10- weigh? -- Shawna Platt, Central El- -- Ashana Etzweiler, Central El- New director More structural damage has -- Dakotah Serrott, Westside ementary ementary The board welcomed long been found in the old Sheriff’s year-old Brian Ervin. Elementary A: Right after Christmas, we A: They get room and board. time health department employee Suboffi ce, which was severely For more information, or to A: Wow. I weigh too many ... come to Clewiston, Fla., actually, News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be Pat Dobbins in her new position damaged in Hurricane Wilma. donate, contact Olde Cypress because I eat too many cookies. to relax for a while, me and Mrs. reached at jzaragoza@newszap. as Director of the Hendry-Glades The discovery could add 25 per- Claus. It’s so busy beforehand com. Health Department. cent to any bids. Community Bank 863-983-6181.

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