CMS Honor Roll — Page 11 Clewiston News Serving America’s Sweetest Town since 1928 Volume 83, Number 23 Thursday, December 11, 2008 50¢ Arrest blotter A day in the life: The job of a Clewiston offi cer Farmers look to Local arrests page 3 News in briefs the state Downtown Clewiston Sugar deal remains ing to be lost and much to be gained by including everyone City Market unfair to the in this discussion,” Wedgworth The City Market, sponsored wrote. by the Clewiston Chamber average grower, There has been no formal of Commerce and the City of INI/Jose Zaragoza farmers say response by the SFWMD to the Clewiston Recreation Depart- Offi cer Taylor, also known as Offi cer Hightower, was called to a local clothing depart- Sugar Cooperative’s concerns ment, is located at the Civic Park ment to investigate a theft caught on video by the store’s surveillance equipment. according to Barbara Miedema, right in the middle of town. The By Nina G. Wills INI Florida vice president of public affairs City Market will be held on Dec. & communications. 20, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21 from 8 As the deadline for fi nalizing “I think they (the district) a.m. to 12 noon. We invite you the contract between the South got the message loud and to come to the City Market to Florida Water Management clear,” said Miedema, referring visit with your neighbors, meet On Hightower’s beat District and U.S. Sugar quickly to the outpouring of public our local farmers and busi- approaches, area farmers are comments against the deal at nesses, and enjoy a morning asking the district to avoid the and noted the tranquility on emergencies. the governing board’s meeting of food, fun and friendship. If Local offi cer pa- unintentional consequences of Dec. 2. your pet is friendly, so are we! the north side. “’I have a preference of this deal which may hurt their trols Clewiston “You can hear the birds bathrooms. I don’t use McDon- Wedgworth and other farm- Bring your furry well-behaved businesses. ers are supportive of restoring and leashed best friend for a singing over here,” he said. ald’s, but I use Burger King,’” “The people we represent streets Everyone know him by his they might say. the Everglades and point to visit to the Market. For vendor should not be the unintended their active role in preserving information please contact the nickname, Offi cer Hightower. The offi cer just shakes his consequence of a lofty environ- By Jose Jesus head. the Everglades Agricultural Area Clewiston Chamber of Com- Movie fans of the 1980s might mental goal executed by a bad Zaragoza His shift is between 6 a.m. – 800,000 acres of muck lands merce at 863-983-7979 or the remember the character as the business deal,” said George Clewiston News and 6 p.m. On most days, at south of Lake Okeechobee. Youth Center at 863-983-1492. looming fi gure of the comical Wedgworth, president and CEO least two offi cers patrol the “We understand that in or- CLEWISTON -- Clewiston “Police Academy” fi lms. Stand- of Sugar Growers’ Cooperative, ing above six feet, the name is city. der to continue farming in this is a fairly quiet town -- strictly in a letter to the district on Dec. ecologically sensitive region we Community an apt description. A few hours before his shift speaking. 2 asking the governing board must be stewards of the land Offi cer Hightower has been ended, the offi cer received a Christmas Dinner Offi cers during the day shift reconsider the deal. and environment,” Wedgworth have little to contend with on in law enforcement for 22 call about a possible robbery Saturday, Dec. 13, at 12 that had happened the night Local farmers have stressed said. their patrols; but that isn’t a years. noon, is the community Christ- before. that they are not questioning The Everglades Agricultural bad thing. “It’s always been my calling mas dinner for seniors at the Two women were captured U.S. Sugar’s prerogative to sell Area Protection Division was The city is divided fairly sim- to be a public servant,” he said, John Boy Auditorium. All se- on video shoplifting at the 180,000 acres of its land to the established in 1989 and is a tax- driving through town in search niors are invited to come and ply in two: the north side and Bealls Outlet. Their own kind district, but are challenging the ing body that charges agricul- of any illegal activity. “I mainly celebration with us! Commis- the south side, divided by Sug- of relay race, the two women land lease rates of $50 an acre tural landowners an annual tax sioner Janet Taylor is coordinat- arland Highway. Typically, the try to watch out for residents.” passed a wire cutter back and which they believe are unrea- of $5 an acre to fund research in ing it with the local churches, north side is quiet, with very Sometimes, he catches the forth while snipping the secu- sonably low and will eliminate environmental issues. In recent businesses and other elected few calls to that area; so offi - speeders zipping into town, rity devices off shoes and other competition in the sugar cane years, the EPD has collaborated offi cials. Volunteers are needed cers might focus more of their who don’t realize they should clothing. industry. with the SFWMD to improve to help decorate, serve food, time on the south side. slow down. Employees thought they had “There is no justifi able ur- the water quality by reducing and clean up. Last year, a num- Last Friday, Offi cer Julius And he hears all the regular gency that requires you to rush ber of our youth were blessed Taylor patrolled the streets, excuses – even the bathroom See Beat — Page 14 this matter. There is noth- See Farmers — Page 14 with helping to serve and min- ister to this special age group of people. Things are tight, but working together, we can make this happen. Donations are being sought to help cover the expense of decorating, food Man charged with a hammer beating and for small love gifts to the seniors. If you can help in any Deputies: Relation- mult, arresting Timothy Thomas, ment, the victim told deputies he the victim. coming to to fi nd the suspect way, please call Janet Taylor at 22, of Pahokee. He was charged wished to pursue charges against Hoping to cool the situation, 863-228-0612. yelling at him. ship issues lead to with aggravated battery with a his attacker. the victim went home, and re- “I love you. I am going to kill deadly weapon. Thomas was located else- ceived numerous phone calls you!” Public Meeting violent confrontation The incident happened in the where in Harlem and taken to from the suspect. After approxi- early morning hours of Dec. 4 on the sub-station, where he was mately 15 calls, the victim agreed After the victim broke away Notice By Jose Jesus Zaragoza Kentucky Avenue in Harlem, ac- booked and arrested. to meet the suspect outside. and ran to his house to yell for A public meeting of the Clewiston News cording to a report released by At the hospital, the victim told The two continued arguing his mother, the suspect suppos- Board of Directors for Florida’s the Hendry County Sheriff’s Of- deputies that he and Thomas, about their relationship for the CLEWISTON – Deputies say edly left with the hammer. Heartland Rural Economic De- fi ce. who have been dating on and off next hour and half, deputies The victim provided police velopment Initiative, Inc. and a lovers’ spat turned dangerous The victim, a 24-year-old for the last eight years, got into said. when one of the men pulled out Clewiston man, had a bloody a heated argument after Thomas That’s when the suspect with an accurate description of a hammer and started beating the suspect, but the hammer See Briefs — Page 14 mouth and a cut above his left allegedly shot him an aggressive pulled out a yellow and black the other in the head with it. eye, complaining of a headache, look. hammer and hit the victim in the was not recovered. Authorities arrived at the when deputies arrived. “Quit trying me. You are go- right jaw, shattering one of his News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be Lake Level scene to fi nd the victim’s head Before being taken to Hen- ing to make me kill you,” the teeth. The victim said he blacked reached at jzaragoza@newszap. and face bloodied after the tu- dry Regional Hospital for treat- suspect is reported to have told out twice before it was all over, com. 14.16 feet above sea New fossils on display level Clewiston Museum sand, with its tusks, now bro- “Ninety percent of the fossils ken in several pieces, extending were once residents of Hendry Index hosts new artifacts many feet. County,” said Butch Wilson, The immensity of the fossils museum curator. Classifieds ...... 7 By Jose Jesus Zaragoza cannot be conveyed through Credit for the artifacts goes Opinion...... 4 Clewiston News photos, but by standing directly to Mark Renz, the author of School ...... 11 next to the impressive skel- CLEWISTON -- In a rear several books highlighting the Sports...... 5 etal remains. And that’s exactly prehistoric era. Mr. Renz con- room of the Clewiston Museum, what the museum operators See Page 2 for information about display cases hold the remains ducts fossil expeditions in Cen- want -- the community to take tral and South Florida. Many of how to contact the newspaper. of ancient monsters: giant crea- advantage of the collection. his books feature photos of fos- tures with more than a passing The neat thing about the sils that were recovered in this newszap.com resemblance to elephants, and displays is that nearly every region. Free Speech Free Ads sloths and horses. animal featured was found in Speaking about the fossils, Tiny shards of shark teeth, and around the Hendry County Mr. Wilson takes on an expres- INI/Ashley Smith razor sharp, are neatly laid out area. The artifacts offer a new sive interest into re-telling the next to the washboard-teeth of perspective into a historical sto- stories of the ancient animals. Fossils another long-gone beast. But ry that ended perhaps as long Mastodons roamed freely in Mastodon and Mammoth fossils seen at the Clewiston the real interesting piece is the ago as half a million years in Museum are displayed as proof that these large crea- mastodon skull, laid out in the the past. See Fossils — Page 14 tures once roamed here in Hendry County. NEEDEDNEEDED TECHNICIANSTECHNICIANS ANDAND SERVICESERVICE ADVISORSADVISORS 2 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 11, 2008 Thursday, December 11, 2008 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 3 Arrest Report

This column lists arrests, not Donnie Donaldson, 49 James W. Sanford, 16 Joel J. Gomez, 26 Norman Dukes, 39 Reese Benjamin, 31 convictions, unless otherwise •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade stated. Anyone who is listed here •Weapon•W offense •Cocaine•C - traffi c - •Belle•Bel Glade and who is later found not guilty, •Battery•B on police 28 grams less than •Battery•Batt - touch or •Violation•V of •A•Aggravated offi cer or has the charges against them asassault - with a 15015 KG - cocaine or No picture strikestrike probation:pr Driving dedeadly weapon •P•Possession of mixturem withoutwi a licence dropped, is welcome to inform •Burglary•Bur with suspended,su revoked wiwithout intent to kill mmarijuana with •Possession•P of available assaultassa or battery the newspaper. We will confi rm intintent to sell or cancelled; felony ArArrested Dec. 3 cocaineco ArrestedArres Dec. 6 the information and print it. ArArrested Dec. 2 ArrestedAr Dec. 8 ReReleased Dec. ArrestedAr Dec. 6 No bbond has been 4 under his own No bond has been ReleasedRe Dec. 8 on ReleasedRe Dec. 7 on setset fofor his release $3,000$3 surety bond rerecognizance seset for release $12,500$1 bond

Reno Aldeus, 27 Rigoberto Castaneda, 18 Rupert Barnett, 21 Tavares Parker, 19 Temisha Kelly, 35 Terry Ramad, 24 •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade •Belle•B Glade •R•Robbery by •B•Battery on offi cer, •VOP:•V Grand theft •Resist•R offi cer - •Belle•B Glade motorm vehicle; •Battery•B on suddensu snatching fi refir ghter or emt withwi violence programpr offi cer or •V•Vehicle theft - fl eeinge or attempting withoutwi a fi rearm or •Possession•P of a •Failure•F to appear staffsta weweapon grgrand 3rd degree to elude marked cocontrol substance policepo car forfo misdemeanor •R•Robbery with ArArrested Dec. 8 ArrestedAr Dec. 8 withoutwi prescription offenseoff ArrestedAr Dec. 3 fi rearmr ReReleased Dec. ReleasedRe Dec. 8 ArrestedAr Dec. 8 ArrestedAr Dec. 7 ArrestedAr Dec. 2 underun supervision ReleasedRe Dec. 8 under his own BoBond has been set BondBo has been to No bond has been rerecognizance 4 under his own ttoo $18,000 recognizancere $3,250$3 seset for release

Derrick Beckford, 25 Brantley Sisnett, 26 Dorothy Nixon, 33 Robin Diamond, 34 Tameika C. Powell, 29 Antameka Jackson, 18 •Belle•B Glade •Burglary•B •Pahokee•P •Pahokee•P •Pahokee•P •Pahokee•P •Pahokee•P of occupied •Aggravated•A conveyanceco •Larceny•L theft is •Larceny•L theft is •Larceny•L theft is •Larceny•L theft is $300$3 or more but $300$3 or more but $300$3 or more but $300$3 or more but assaultas with a •Kidnap•K - false lessles than $5,000 lessles than $5,000 lessles than $5,000 lessles than $5,000 deadlyde weapon imprisonmentim - withoutwi intent to kill ArrestedAr Dec. 5 ArrestedAr Dec. 5 ArrestedAr Dec. 5 ArrestedAr Dec. 5 adultad ArrestedAr Dec. 2 ArrestedAr Dec. 7 ReReleased Dec. 5 on ReReleased Dec. 5 on ReReleased Dec. 6 on ReReleased Dec. 6 on $3$3,000 surety bond $3$3,000 surety bond $3$3,000 surety bond $3$3,000 surety bond ReleasedRe Dec. 2 on No bond has been $3,000$3 surety bond setse for release

Christopher Peterson, 36 Jairo Melendez, 31 Shelia Nix, 45 Terry Lampkin, 22 •South•S Bay Crime Stoppers •South•S Bay •South•S Bay •P•Possession of •South•S Bay •Smuggle•S •Smuggle•S cococaine 28 grams The Palm Beach County He is wanted on felony charg- contrabandco into contrabandco into lesless than 150 KG •Carrying•C a Sheriff’s Offi ce is seeking assis- es burglary of a prisonpr - inmate prisonpr - inmate concealedco weapon - introduceint remove or introduceint remove or •Traffi•T cking in fi rearmr tance from the public in locating structure or con- possesspo possesspo cococaine 28 - 200 the following wanted fugitive as veyance; crimi- grgrams ArrestedAr Dec. 7 ArrestedAr Dec. 3 ArrestedAr Dec. 4 of December 12. nal mischief. ArrestedAr Dec. 5 BondBo has been set Darius King, age 41, also Anyone with BondBo has been set BondBo has been set to $3,000 to $6,000 toto $3,000 No bond has been known as Popeye or Debo, is a information on setse for release black male with black hair and the whereabouts brown eyes. He is 6 feet 2 inches of this wanted tall and weighs approximately fugitive is asked Tige Holt, 38 Timothy Thompson, 45 Bobby L. Laws, 54 Steven G. Hill, 39 240 pounds. King has tattos on to contact the both arms. Crime Stoppers Darius King •South•S Bay •South•S Bay •South•S Bay •Clewiston•C King’s last known address at 1-800-458- •S •Smuggle•S •Smuggle •Burglary•B of •Non-moving•N traffi c is listed as W. Ave. “A” in Belle TIPS (8477) or contrabandco into contrabandco into pr a structures or violationvio driving with Glade. His last known occupa- online at www.crimestopper- prisonpr - inmate prison - cellcular conveyanceco a suspendeds license phoneph portable tion was a laborer. spbc.com. introduceint remove or co unarmedun with thirdth or subsequent possesspo communication personpe inside offenseoff devicede ArrestedAr Dec. 4 ArrestedAr Dec. 5 ArrestedAr Dec. 1 See Page 2 for information about ArrestedAr Dec. 8 No bond has been Bo BondBo has been set ArrestedAr by Deputy how to contact the newspaper. setse for release Bond has been set toto $10,000 N. Kirk toto $3,000 Jessica L. Ray-Pagan, 27 Raul P. Paniagua, 29 Timothy L. Thomas, 22 Willie E. Carter Jr., 28 newszap.com Free Speech Free Ads •Clewiston•C •Larceny•L theft is •Clewiston•C •Clewiston•C •Clewiston•C betweenbe $300 to •Aggravated•A battery $5,000$5 •VOP:•V felony or wi •VOP:•V felony or communityco control with a deadly communityco •Dealing•D in stolen weaponwe Arrested Dec. 1 Arrested Dec. 2 propertypr Ar ArArrested Dec. 4 Ar $10.00 Ar Ar ArrestedAr Nov. 26 Arrested by Deputy ArrestedAr by Deputy Arrested by Deputy G. Elver G. Elver ArrestedAr by Deputy N. Reed BELLE GLADE OFF COUPON J.J. Hunt WEEKENDS/WEEKDAYS Theadore R. Henry, 20 $35 (7-12) $30 $25 (12-C) $25 1 FREE •Clewiston•C 561-996-6605 •Larceny•L - theft is RANGE BALLS betweenbe $300 to 2619 W. Canal St. North $5,000$5 ArrestedAr Dec. 3 ArArrested by Sgt. ScScruggs

Shawn M. Dykes, 41

•Clewiston•C •L•Larceny theft is bebetween $300 to Every Monday, during the hours of $5$5,000 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Alice Blandford, ArArrested Dec. 2 nurse practitioner at ArrestedAr by Lt. Joe Hendry Family Care Center, LeeLe will be holding a diabetes management clinic. During 30 minute, one-on-one Pedro Reyna Jr., 20 patient sessions, Mrs. Blandford will discuss medication management, while members of the nursing staff instruct •Clewiston•C patients on nutrition and exercise. •VOP:•V felony or communityco control ArrestedAr Dec. 6 ArrestedAr by Deputy J.J. Smith

Cornelius B. Hurst, 21 •Clewiston•Clew •Possession•Pos of It Must be Love. marijuanamarij with No picture intentintent to sell, manufacturemanu or It Must be Hospice. available deliverdelive schedule ArrestedArres Dec. 4 “… you have changed my life and ArrestedArres by CPD provided me with the motivation to live DetectiveDetec Curtis each day to the fullest. Life has become so ClayClay much more meaningful - every moment.” ~ family member of a patient Andres Garcia-Ramos, 25

•Clewiston•C •Battery•B touch or strikestr •Burglary•B with assaultas or battery Licensed by the State of Florida Since 1984 ArrestedAr Dec. 1 ArrestedAr by CPD (863) 983-7771 (800) 835-1673 OffiOf cer Green Clewiston, LaBelle, Moore Haven, Lehigh Acres

Tiwan Butts, 18

•South•S Bay •Aggravated•A battery - offendero knew/ shshould have known victimvic pregnant ArrestedAr Dec. 9 ReleasedRe De. 9 underun supervision 4 OPINION Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 11, 2008 Speak Out Clubs and organizations A.A. and N.A. Meetings Center building. The dues are $3 important tournament for every- Are you fl exible, open-minded Speak Out has moved online, where it is quicker and per person per year plus a dona- one to support. We have always and interested in advocating for easier to share your ideas and converse with others. Go to A.A. and N.A. meetings are tion of $1 per person per month had a great turnout for this event a child? Only 65 percent of Hen- being held regularly on Mondays www.newszap.com, click on the community name and your to help pay for the cost of meat, and gathered a lot of toys for the dry County children taken from and Tuesdays beginning at 7 p.m. their homes due to allegations of local or state Public Forum. There, you can create new drinks and paper supplies. So, kids in the Clewiston area. Given These meetings will be held at bring your appetite and join us the state of economic affairs we abuse or neglect have a volunteer topics or comment on existing topics. You can also e-mail the Clewiston Gospel Ministries to help celebrate the Christmas are faced with this year I know its Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to pro- comments to [email protected] or call 863-983-9140, on 6800 Flaghole Rd. For further season. For more information call tough but that make it even more tect their interests. information please contact Gene but online comments get posted faster and not all phone calls 863-805-2825 important for us to try to partici- A GAL volunteer has the op- at 863-983-4437. pate in this event and provide a portunity to be a champion for an can be printed. What follows is a sampling of some of the abused, neglected or abandoned special Christmas for all the Kids. discussions currently taking place. Thanks for participating! Toys for Kids fi shing child in court and within the com- Senior citizens Bring lots of toys! tournament munity—strongly supported by UNEMPLOYMENT: Hendry County unemployment is around 15 Are you looking for a place to program staff. percent and yet we need guest workers, plus United Way Agencies meet new people, have fun and It is time for the 18th Annual Guardian ad Litems New Guardian ad Litem vol- helped about 40 percent of the people in Hendry and Glades counties. socialize? The Senior Citizens Toys for Kids fi shing tournament unteer training begins soon in group of Clewiston extends an in- in Clewiston on Lake Okeecho- needed LaBelle. Where are these people when jobs go to guest workers? vitation to persons age 60 or over bee. This event will be held on You’re the only one who ever For information, to apply, or to join us for our monthly potluck Sunday Dec. 14. from safe light to listened to me or asked my opin- to ask how your business or or- luncheon at 12 noon on Monday, 3 p.m. Team entry will be $50 and ion. --Andrea, 8, said that during ganization can help, call 863-234- Dec. 15, at the Clewiston Youth 2 unwrapped toys. This is a very her GAL’s monthly visit 9506. Letters to the Editor Elections burglary. Most likely, this is a com- they deter. you property a minimum of twice bination of economic troubles G.) Own and USE a good / daily. How pathetic our local Repub- and the normal spike in home heavy duty fi reproof safe. Keep And please, please if you re- lican leaders have turned out to burglaries during the Christmas jewelry & other small valuables turn home and fi nd yourself a vic- be! Kristina Kulpa refusing to ad- Holiday Season. The most trou- inside. tim of a home burglary or theft. mit defeat, and willing to cost one bling aspect to come to my atten- H.) Cash is insured in the bank. Leave your home quickly without of the poorest counties in Florida tion through the current increase It is not insured in your home. disturbing anything. Phone the thousands of dollars for a recount is the fact that most home owners I.) In my personal experience, police from a neighbor or use election, because she lost by 5 do not have a listed inventory of large dogs are the best deterrent your cell phone. Contamination votes. When you lose by 1 vote their belongings. Most of the time to break-ins. of the scene is the most common you still lose, sorry Ms. Kulpa, a the owner is not even sure what J.) Never leave valuables vis- diffi culty we see in a burglary. Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant poor loser is really pathetic! Let’s all is missing, because they’re not ible inside the vehicle. Keep it Homeowners almost always go not forget our great sheriff, who sure of what they had. Therefore locked. through the home and handle Years of dedicated service would take his car to Georgia and recovering their property is virtu- K.) Auto and Home alarms are evidence prior to police arrival. sell it, just to keep the new Sheriff Longtime school board member Pat Langford, left, pre- ally impossible. helpful. Besides, it is always possible the from being able to use it, and this sented outgoing Superintendent of Schools Tom Conner The most help a citizen can L.) Be mindful of who you burglar is still in your home. bought with the tax payers mon- with a plaque recognizing is 38 1/2 years of service to the give us in this respect is to adhere invite into your home. Usually a This is not an exhaustive list ey! No other word but PATHETIC! students of Hendry County schools. Mr. Conner was se- to the following guidelines: burglar has been a guest in the of preventive ideas. However, the Thank God the people of Hendry lected to complete Ed Upthegrove’s term after his sudden A.) Maintain a running inven- victim’s home before. Clewiston Police Department will County and the U.S. have fi nally demise in the Spring of 2000. tory of all items in their homes. M.) Try not to display Christ- be glad to come by your home woken up! B.) Include serial / model mas gifts directly underneath a and evaluate your property and Sam Rodriguez numbers when available. Include window visible to a passerby. offer tips based upon your unique accurate descriptions No deterrent is fool proof, situation. Call the offi ce between Local Weather Forecast Home and vehicle C.) Take photos if at all pos- but any is better than none at all. the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Weather Forecast for Hendry County from the National Weather sible. Most of all, if you plan on being week days to make an appoint- burglaries D.) Retain purchase / receipt out of town, let your local police ment. We will be happy to come Service. Although our crime rate re- information. department know. Most of us of- help you with this. Clewiston and surrounding areas: mains among the lowest any- E.) Install and use deadbolts. fer home patrol at no cost for the Thanks to all. Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with where, I have seen a slight bump F.) Remember that fi rearms duration of the homeowner’s Don R. Gutshall a high near 79. Windy, with a south wind between 16 and 23 mph, in recent weeks in home and auto tend to attract more burglars than absence. Our department checks Chief of Police with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation General News and Information is 30%. No Trash Pickup one to be sure that they apply for •Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsor a pet these benefi ts before the dead- Surgery days will remain the Extended Forecast There will be no trash or Re- People who love pets but can- line so her offi ce is now accept- same as always: Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind between 11 cycle (Port LaBelle) pick up on ing applications for early fi ling of not adopt one for one reason or •8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - drop-off of and 13 mph. Thursday, December 25, 2008 your 2009 homestead and porta- another now have another way Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind or January 1, 2009 due to the bility benefi ts. scheduled pets for surgery to help. Caloosa Humane Soci- around 11 mph. Christmas and New Year’s day Avoid the rush in January •2 p.m. to 4 p.m. pick-up of ety has just added a feature to its holidays. and February when Senior Ex- pets after surgery Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around pet list on Petfi nder.com called Normal pick up will resume emption (limited income) and Surgery dates are posted in Sponsor a Pet. 11 mph. the Agricultural classifi cation the next scheduled day. Transfer the lobby of the shelter, on the With a simple click of a but- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. applications will begin to be ac- stations in both Clewiston and Web-site and in return auto-re- ton, a visitor can make a dona- LaBelle will also be closed. cepted. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. sponse e-mails. Thank you and tion to a pet’s care. To see pets Please call 863-675-5252 if you You can go to our website Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. we hope to see you all at the have any questions. www.hendryprop.org and down- available to sponsor, visit www. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. load your application form. By shelter soon! dogncat.petfi nder.com. doing this you will be sure that Pre-fi le for Ag you have all necessary docu- ments with you when you come At Your Classifi cation to the offi ce to apply. Our offi c- The Hon. Kristina A. Kulpa, es in Clewiston and LaBelle are Service Hendry County Property Apprais- open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clewiston News er, announces that her offi ce is Monday thru Friday. If you need now taking pre-fi les for 2009 for additional information you can the Agriculture Classifi cation. call 863-983-1591 in Clewiston Do You Have a Commercial and 863-675-5270 in Labelle. Clewiston News Our Purpose... Ag Business? Have you recently Published by Independent Newspaper, Inc. made any changes to this busi- Pre-fi le now for 2009 The Clewiston News is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida. Serving Eastern Hendry County Since 1923

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With Johnson at the helm Blue Devils senior running yard rushers for the season. in Pahokee’s 45-6 win over Uni- Quarterback D.J. Barnes was and either Richardson or Perez touchdowns in state back Vincent Smith led the rush- Interestingly, with just one versity two weeks ago, was 9-for- just 2-for-12 pasing with those available to lead, there’s a good semifi nal win over ing attack with 24 carries for 184 game left in his landmark sea- 19 passing with 123 yards and a nine yards. chance that history will be made yards and three touchdowns. son, Smith now leads the area touchdown. Now, for the fi nal task in Paho- yet again in Pahokee. Frostproof He scored three of Pahokee’s in touchdowns, one more than After Smith scored his third kee’s unforgettable season, they’ll How does fi ve Class 2B titles in four touchdowns in the game, Glades Day’s eighth grade run- and fi nal touchdown in the third have an opportunity to go 3-1 in six years sound? By Naji Tobias showing evidence of how good ning back Kelvin Taylor (27 TDs). frame, Johnson, the son of of- the head-to-head series against a It would be nothing short of INI Florida the running game has been the For head coach Blaze Thomp- fensive coordinator Jonathan team that many predict will make amazing, given the trials they had FROSTPROOF - The dynasty majority of season for them. son, his formula for success has Johnson, heaved an 11-yard the championship game interest- to endure this season. continues in Blue Devil country. Smith score once each in the done wonders for Pahokee head- touchdown throw to fellow ju- ing. If nothing else, this win could After a 30-0 beatdown of Frost- game’s fi rst three quarters, effec- ing into the championship game. nior Dennis Hall (one catch, 11 In the 2006 state title game, be the most important in the Blue proof last Friday night, the Paho- tively obliterating any comeback Establishing the run to open yards). Pahokee defeated Trinity Catholic Devils storied history. kee Blue Devils are headed to dreams that the Bulldogs may up the passing game proved to On the defensive front, the 25-11, avenging a 37-30 champi- The victory could serve as a their sixth straight Class 2B state have had. be a very effective game plan yet Blue Devils allowed just 134 total onship loss a year earlier. capstone in honoring former out- championship game. The Michigan-bound athlete, again, as evidenced by another yards to Frostproof. For the Blue Devils to avoid an side linebacker Norman Griffi th, They’ll be playing Ocala-Trinity who now has 1,991 yards and solid performace by De’Joshua Amazingly, Pahokee’s defen- upset loss that has plagued many remembered as one of Pahokee’s Catholic in the title game on Sat- 28 touchdowns heading into the Johnson. sive backs allowed just nine pass- of the state’s top teams in the fallen heroes. urday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m. in Orlando state title game, needs only nine The junior standout, who re- ing yards to the Bulldogs, though playoffs this season, all they need Staff Writer Naji Tobias can be at the Citrus Bowl. yards to join Clewiston’s Darris placed Nu’Keese Richardson and their run defense allowed 125 to do to play to their strengths. reached at [email protected]. The Mayaimis Indian Nation on Lake Okeechobee The Chosen Mounds land fortresses remained aloof as sea shells served as multiple tools expressed their daily and religious from cattail roots, which can be might be the key to answering the inland sea sped southward. for the Florida Indian nations. lives in art. used to make fl our. this riddle. of the ancient tribe, This tale relates the impact that Some of the items made from The bones of deer, turtles, fi sh One interesting plant that has There will be more ‘Tall Tales’ seasonal rains had on the Mayai- the shells were: mortar pestles, and birds were found inside the not been addressed is the Lotus about the Mayaimis Indian towns living and sand mis Indians. drinking cups, awls, hoes and Living mound. Plant that produces the Lotus and their locations in next week’s mounds Their culture and lives were picks. Most readers probably aren’t pod. edition of “A Walk in The Past.” shaped and molded by the chang- The hoe or pick were con- surprised by this discovery, since The Lotus root is used in the I hope you enjoyed this story. By Butch Wilson ing waters on Lake Okeechobee. structed by fi rst drilling a hole we still dine on the same critters orient to make fl our. Please contact the Clewiston Clewiston Museum Its time to take “A Walk in The in the shell and then inserting a today. I was told by an ole cracker boy Museum if you have questions, Past,” and examine some of the wooden handle. However, our ole friend, Fon- that some Clewiston folks back in artifacts, pictures, or a “Whale The dark, swollen clouds fi lled Mayaimis mounds on the south The lower, outer perimeter of tanedo, leaves us with a mystery the day ate the seeds found in the of a Tale” that you would like to the sky and began to swing pon- shores of Lake Okeechobee and the Whelk shell is called the lip. when he writes about the Mayai- lotus pod. share. derously low in a slow, pendulum review the Mayaimis cuisine of The Mayaimis removed it from mis cuisine on Lake Okeecho- He said the nuts tasted like The Museum’s hours are from motion before releasing their liq- yesterday. the shell and ground the edges bee. pasticcio nuts. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through uid burden. This tall tale will start at the until they were sharp. Fontanedo describes the food The Mayaimis bread was so Friday. The clouds ruptured and burst, Chosen Mounds, but later edi- The fi nished piece was called that the Mayaimi Indians ate; popular with the Calusa that the Butch Wilson is the Clewiston Mu- sending torrents of water plung- tions will leapfrog around the a Celt. “They have bread of roots, which Mayaimis used it as a trade item seum Director. He can be reached ing earthward in a grey deluge. at clewistonmuseum@embarqmail. lake, as other mound locations A handle was attached to the is their common food the greater and to pay their tribute. com, or by phone at 863-983-2870. Flooded creeks, rivers and are described. Celt, giving it an ax like appear- part of the time; and because of Fontanedo said the root looked lakes overfl owed, enveloping the The Chosen mounds are locat- ance. the lake, which rises in some sea- much like a Spanish truffl e, which Kissimmee River basin in a vast ed close to Belle Glade and were The purpose of the handle sons so high that the roots cannot sheet of fl owing water. excavated in 1933, by anthropolo- was to provide leverage, which be reached in consequence of The swirling waters cascaded gists from the Smithsonian Insti- gave the carver more chopping the water, they are for some time Remember For A into Lake Okeechobee, carrying tute and the state of Florida. power. without eating this bread. Sweet Holiday! a macabre parade of dead ani- There were two mounds; the Sometimes, the Celt was used “Fish is plenty and very good. mals, scrubs and trees in its wet Living mound and Sand mound. as a scraper without the handle. There is another root, like the truf- Be a Hero and Bring Gourmet tentacles. The mounds were built on the The Indians used the Celt fl e over here, which is sweet; and 24 Donuts plus Single Scoop The invasive waters over- 10 cups of coffee now obliterated Democratic Riv- when constructing dugouts or there are other different roots of to your Holiday Party! 99¢ Buy 6 donuts fl owed the lake shoreline and er. other wood projects. many kinds; but there is hunting, with the $ 95 purchase Get 6 donuts continued racing south like a liv- The Living mound was built Shark teeth were also found either deer or birds, they prefer to 19 of a ing creature homed to its ultimate inside the river fork and is about in the living mound. The teeth eat meat or fowl.” Kool Kids Birthday double scoop FREE goal, the sea. 100 by 150 yards in size. made great cutting tools. Some anthropologists think $5 per person 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 Custard apple forest and wil- It is called a living mound be- Some were attached to a han- Fontanedo was referring to the birthday donut, hat, etc. 989 S. Main St. BELLE GLADE lows surrendered to the fl owing, cause the inhabitants lived on the dle and used as drills by spinning Arrowroot, a palm that the Te- Homemade food is permitted (adjacent to Wendy’s & KFC) Not valid with any other offer. EXP.1-15-09 3547 US Hwy. 441 S., OKEECHOBEE fl uid horde, and soon rivers and mound. the handle very fast or by using a questa, Seminoles and early set- (adjacent to Publix) creeks emerged from the dense The excavation of this mound bow drill. tlers used when making starchy forest, inundating the surround- revealed some insight into the Various species of shark teeth fl our called “coontie.” ing landscape with water. lives of the Mayaimis Indians. were used for detail carving. However, Arrowroot requires The lake expanded its bound- There were many conch shells Figures of birds, animals and drier land and is generally found Skilled Long & Short Term Care Facility aries beyond the old shorelines to found inside the mound. ornamented plaques with geo- further south in pine forest, which Healthcare Services Include: the Everglades, holding the for- Shells were some of the trade metric designs were found in the excludes the shores of Lake mer dry-lands hostage under its items that the Calusa used when Sand mound. Okeechobee. •Specialized Wound Care •Resident & Family Council Groups watery grip. bartering with the Mayaimis. These detail carvings are the Other anthropologists believe •Full Time Medical Director •Specialized HIV Care •Dialysis Support Earthen mounds likened to is- The large Conch and Whelk product of a complex culture that the bread may have been made • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy •Alzheimer’s Support Groups •Intravenous Therapy •24 hour Registered Nurse Staffing •Therapeutic Activities Sports briefs 120 BEDS Speedway gets new owner • Jody Watson, Assistant, C.E.O • Racing location gears Late Models. success of the United Dirt Late Annual Toys for kids 230 South Barfield Highway Pahokee, Florida 33476-1834 “People not familiar with Model Challenge Series has been PHONE: 561-924-5561 • FAX: 561-924-9466 up for its March 14, South Florida may not under- the effective use of media and a fi shing tourney set stand how well situated the track solid promotion program and 2009 opening date in is,” Kinney said. The track is easily fans can expect the same with the Anglers and Friends, Clewiston accessible from both the east and Hendry County Motorsports Park. It is time for the 18th Annual west coasts of Florida, taking in The UDLMCS has re-tooled a Toys For Kids fi shing tournament By Jack Smith the Fort Myers, Naples markets in bit for 2009. whowon.com addition to the West Palm Beach New Competition Director Ter- in Clewiston on Lake Okeechobee and Fort Lauderdale areas. ry Caton brings a wealth of racing on Sunday, Dec. 14 from Safelight CLEWISTON -- The United It should be pointed out the as well as business and marketing Dirt Late Model Challenge Series very important role Chris Pon- knowledge to the series. to 3 p.m. Consumer Driven (UDLMCS) has purchased Hen- soldt played in the history of the Race Director Billy Ausburn Team entry is $50 and two un- dry County Speedway from cur- Health Plans track. will maintain the high level of pro- wrapped toys. rent operator Chris Ponsoldt. When Steve Medinger the 42- fessionalism the series represents The track will be renamed year-old owner of Hendry Coun- with the expanded roles of assis- This is a very important tour- 100% Better Coverage Hendry County Motorsports Park ty Speedway died September tant Series Director and Tommy nament for everyone to support. and a new web site is being put 50% Less Premiums 18, 2004 at the track, the future Kelly returns as head of tech. We have always had a great together at www.hendrycoun- seemed empty. The media team from 2008 ~ tyracing.com. In the wake of four hurricanes returns with the addition of Wall turnout for this event and gath- Se Habla Espanol A grand opening date is set for that devastated Florida, Med- & Associates heading up national ered a lot of toys for the kids in Coverage weekend of March 14, 2009 with • Life •Health •Auto •Business •Home Owners inger’s family members tried to and corporate sales. the Clewiston area. a three day community event and sell the property and for a time it A four-race TV package is in the 3rd Annual Ponce DeLeon Given the state of economic af- Plans appeared certain it would never the formative stages and an an- •Low Cost Hospital Plans •Guarantee Issue •Family Accident •Dental Classic being the highlight. again be used for racing. nouncement is expected soon fairs we are faced with this year, No Social Security # Needed On the purchase of the facility Chris Ponsoldt literally saved with the venues that will tele- I know it’s tough, but that makes located in Clewiston Florida, Ken the track from extinction by ar- vised. it even more important for us to Adcahb Medical Coverages Kinney stated, “I wanted to make ranging the purchase and getting Hendry County Speedway A Contracted General Agency of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida a statement that I am in and com- the county behind the reopening. hosted two UDLMCS events try to participate in this event and mitted to dirt racing for the long Not bad for a man with no real last year, both drawing record provide a special Christmas for all haul.” ties to racing. crowds, and there are two events Ken Kinney’s UDLMCS was a Ken Kinney has already begun scheduled for 2009. the kids. huge success in 2008 with races the process of getting a viable On Saturday, December 6, Bring lots of toys! Due to the Christmas Holiday in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. track surface, so important in the Hendry County Speedway held Over 190 drivers from six operation of a dirt track. its end-of-year event with awards our deadlines have changed. states raced in the series, which “We are really close to getting ceremonies and other activities All Editorial & received accolades from racing this together, we have bring in including eight divisions of rac- newszap.com Display Advertising will be due on media around the country, includ- major amounts of new dirt with ing. ing Circle Track Magazine. the help of local sponsors,” Kin- The speedway is located at Free Speech Free Ads Friday, December 19 at noon. Hendry County Motorsports ney stated last week. 9985 W U.S. Hwy 27 in Clewis- Park will feature Street Stocks, The staff is in the process of ton. Sell it quick with Classifed Display Ads are due by Pure Stocks, 4 and 8 Cylinder being assembled and a market- For more information and to 5 pm on Thursday, December 18 Bombers and Mini Stocks along ing and sales team is already at join the HCMP mailing list use an online classified ad! with special events with Modi- work. this link: www.hendrycountyrac- Classified Liner Ads are due by fi eds, Sprint Cars as well as the One of the keystones of the ing.com. 11 am on Friday, December 19 SHEWMAKER ANIMAL HOSPITAL Thank you and a Merry Christmas Presents our new from all of us at the Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat & The Sun MOBILE VETERINARY CLINIC!!! “Your Local Lawyer” We will be at Tractor Supply in Clewiston Tuesday & Thursday From 3:30 to 6 pm •Automobile, Truck, Motorcycle Accidents •Slip & Fall Injuries Shewmaker Animal Hospital 1566 N. Bridge St. •Dog Bites LaBelle, FL 33935 •Wrongful Death 863-675-2441 Fax 863-675-3629 •Medical Malpractice Dr. Lee Shewmaker D.V.M. Dr. Bridgette Shewmaker-Cochran D.V.M. Dr. Shana Damiana D.V.M. 6 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 11, 2008 Obituaries should be submitted by e-mailing [email protected]. Customers may also request pho- Testing of trees resistant to disease to begin tos and links to online guest books. A link to the obituaries is available Company takes can be found in all Florida coun- Given the current lack of suc- Based on the initial positive re- the second project. at www.newszap.com. ties were citrus is grown com- cessful control programs for this sults from projects with research- Kress said the fi rst potentially measures to dealing mercially. world-wide disease and a general ers from Texas A & M AgriLife Margaret Gail Pullen, 72 Southern Gardens Citrus lack of basic knowledge of the and a private Florida based com- disease-resistant trees will be MOORE HAVEN — Margaret Gail with disease in 2009 (SGC), one of the largest citrus pathogen and its insect vector, pany, Integrated Plant Genetics planted in early 2009 in small Pullen, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, experiment producers in the state, has three SGC has instigated and partici- where disease resistance has plots to determine if the improved 2008, in Fort Myers. She was 72. groves in southwest Florida, all of pated in a wide variety of research been achieved in the laboratory, trees are indeed resistant to can- She was born July 17, 1936 in Mer- Clewiston, FL – As part of its which are infected to some extent projects intended to develop en- the fi rst generation of potentially cerville, Ohio, to Clarence Lee Mar- proactive program to deal with with HLB. vironmentally and scientifi cally disease-resistant citrus trees aris- ker and greening. As a result, SGC Citrus has proven methods to manage and ing from these two projects have tin and Ruby Kathleen (Workman) disease, Southern Gardens Cit- It is anticipated that this initial been and continues to be very control the disease. been produced and are ready to Martin. Margaret was a resident of rus announced its plans to plant proactive in addressing and deal- Southern Gardens is currently be fi eld tested. trial will one of several that will the area since 1967. She was a and fi eld test canker and greening member of Ortona Fire Department ing with this very serious disease. working with several groups in- Given initial successful results be implemented in the immedi- disease-resistant citrus trees in its Rick Kress, president of South- cluding UF/IFAS, USDA, FDACS, in the laboratory, SGC has applied and was active in many other com- ate and near future by Southern munity activities. groves starting in early 2009. ern Gardens Citrus, stated that and other universities and inde- for and received a permit from the She worked as school bus driver Huanglongbing or citrus green- “since this disease was fi rst de- pendent researchers to achieve United States Department of Agri- Gardens Citrus. ing disease (HLB) is considered for many years with Glades County tected in the company’s groves this goal. culture Biotechnology Regulatory “A fi nal solution for eliminat- Pubic Schools, and also worked as a to be the most serious disease of in 2005, the immediate decision As a part of this total research Services for one of the projects paramedic for Glades County EMS. citrus anywhere it occurs in the was to become as proactive as portfolio, SGC is participating in allowing the fi eld testing of the ing this disease could take years She was preceded in death by her world. possible to learn about the dis- and sponsoring multiple projects plants generated by this research but the upcoming fi eld trial work husband, John Herman Pullen; and HLB was fi rst identifi ed and ease and at the same time, de- to develop disease-resistant citrus soon. and continuation of the research son, Craig Douglas McQuaid. confi rmed in Florida in Septem- velop methods and procedures to trees. It is expected that a second ap- Survivors include children, Keith ber 2005. deal with the disease on a day to These ongoing projects were plication will be made in the near projects are a major step in the McQuaid, of Lake Worth, Teresa Three years later, HLB now day basis.” initiated in early 2007. future to fi eld test the trees from right direction,” Kress said. Summeralls (Jimmy), of Ortona, and DeWayne McQuaid (Rita), of Orto- na; brothers, Carl Martin (Mary), of W.V., and Harold Martin, of Mobile, Religion briefs Ala.; sister, Patricia Pappas, of Ga- hanna, Ohio; grandchildren, Andria A Christmas Main, at the community building will receive a Christmas Memento Christmas Dinner for Rummage, Bake Sale Messer, Maria Tharp, Justin Summe- in Palmdale. of their attendance. ralls, and Kayla McQuaid; great- Cantata to be held On Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. the all seniors in at Calvary Baptist granddaughter, Jayden McQuaid; Special Wednesday Church Choir will be present- and longtime companion, Aronia in Belle Glade ing the Cantata, “JOY TO THE Clewiston Church Mosley. The Chancel Choir of Commu- nights at First WORLD,” under the direction of All seniors are invited to a com- The youth of Calvary Baptist Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Fri- nity United Methodist Church will Jackie Miller, Minister. Church are having a Rummage/ day, Dec. 12, 2008 at Ortona Ceme- Christian! munity wide Christmas dinner on bake sale every Saturday morn- present “GO TELL IT,” a cantata Soloist include Deanna Walker Saturday, Dec. 13 starting at 12 tery. Burial will follow in Ortona During the month of Decem- and Heather Giddens. On that ing from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. The arranged by Jack Schraeder, on p.m. at John Boy auditorium. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. ber, First Christian Church, 201 N. same day at 7 p.m. the Christ- church is located at 1075 David- to 9 p.m. Thursday at Akin-Davis Fu- Gifts and door prizes will be The program, directed by Car- Francisco St. in Clewiston, will be mas Program, “JOY FOR THE son Rd. Hookers Point. in Clewis- neral Home in LaBelle. ton. We are raising funds for a ol Schmidt and accompanied on having a Special Study. WORLD,” will be presented un- given out! Arrangements by Akin-Davis Fu- The fi rst three Wednesday der the direction of Heather Gid- This event is sponsored as a youth seminar in January. Dona- neral Home, LaBelle. the piano by Karen Corbin, fea- tions accepted. tures Milton Carpenter and Becky Nights the Church will be study- dens. no charge gift to the seniors of ing Rick Warren’s “The Purpose Michael Mahlon Watson as narrators. Christmas Treat Bags will be our community by our area busi- See Page 2 for information about An offering will be received to of Christmas.” given out after this service. nesses and churches. how to contact the newspaper. Clark, 50 benefi t mission projects. This includes a DVD with Rick On Dec. 24, 7 p.m., Christmas Make your reservations with CLEWISTON — Michael Mahlon The public is cordially invited Warren and a Study Leafl et. Eve, a Christmas Candlelight Car- your local church or call 863-983- newszap.com Clark, passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, to share the joyous Christmas sto- On Dec. 17 the study is entitled, ol Service will be held. 5269. Free Speech Free Ads 2008. He was 50. ry with the congregation at Com- “A Time of Reconciliation.” Jackie Miller, Minister of First He was born munity United Methodist Church, On Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, Christian, cordially invites the there will be a Christmas Eve Jan. 13, 1958 in 401 SW First Street, Belle Glade. community to attend any or all of Candlelight Carol Service. Clewiston, the Please call 561-996-5568 re- these Special Services. Preceding each of these Ser- son of the late garding inquiries. Jack Rayford and vices there is a Potluck Dinner at the late Coley 6 p.m. with the Services to follow Clewiston Church of For the convenience of serving your family's healthcare (Bowers) Clark. Plenty of food and at 7 p.m. God Service Times needs, the Hendry Family Care Center is happy to announce Survivors in- Jackie Miller, Minister of First that they are providing extended hours on Mondays. clude his wife, Betty (Cantrell) Clark; fellowship in Christian, cordially invites the announced Effective Nov. 10th, the Hendry Family Care Center daughter, Tanya Clark Reyes (Mi- Palmdale public to attend these special ser- The Clewiston Church of guel); brothers, Ray Clark (Gail), and vices. will be open every Monday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. Christ would like to announce Pat Clark; sister, Sharon Coots (Ray- their regular service times to the Call 863-983-3434 to schedule your appointment mond); and granddaughters, Dela- there will be food and fellowship, First Christian plans public and invite anyone interest- (walk-ins are welcome) ney and Danyelle Reyes, all of at 7 p.m. gospel, music and the ed in attending. Clewiston. word brought this month by pas- a busy Christmas Sunday Bible Class will begin Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tor Paul Harris from the Church at 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship be- Wednesday at Akin-Davis Funeral of the New Beginning at Port La- season in Clewiston gins at 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Home, Clewiston. belle. First Christian Church has Worship will start at 6 p.m., and Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Come and listen to a man who made plans for a busy Christmas Wednesday Bible Study starts at Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at Evangel knows the word of God. Season. 7 p.m. Assembly of God. Burial will follow You are also welcome to our The fi rst three Wednesday The Clewiston Church of in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Christmas dinner that night, if you Nights at 7 p.m. the church will Christ is located at 336 Central Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. don’t have a place to go come be be studying Rick Warren’s “The Ave in Clewiston. Wednesday at Akin-Davis Funeral with us, all are welcome we are Purpose of Christmas.” For further information please Home, Clewiston. located on the corner of Fifth and Each Sunday those who attend call 863-983-8822. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Fu- neral Home, Clewiston. Engagement

ty School District, Central Elemen- Nicholls - tary School. The groom is a 1992 graduate Merriex of Gainesville High School. He attends Florida A & M Uni- engagement versity. The late George Nicholls He is employed with the U.S. and Rosa B. Rouse Williams of Army National Guard as a Ser- Clewiston are proud to announce geant First Class and is currently the engagement of their daughter serving in Iraq. Gwendolyn Nicholls to Joseph M. Merriex of Gainesville, Fla. After the wedding, the couple The wedding is planned for will reside in Tallahassee, Fla. Dec. 19, 2009 at the Thomas Cen- The bride to be asks that all ter in Gainesville, Fla. The bride to be is a 1997 grad- friends and family of the groom uate of Clewiston High School. to be please contact her at gwen- She graduated from Florida [email protected] for further State University. She is employed as a fi fth information on the wedding and grade teacher with Hendry Coun- invitations. Submitted photo Joseph Merriex and Gwendolyn Nicholls.

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Therefore, if you denoted with an asterisk *. & work fl ex sch. incldg evngs, call a number out of your Independent Newspapers will INTERVIEWING CLERK area, use caution. never knowingly accept any (Eligibility Interviewers, advertisement that is illegal or w/ends & holidays. Available to considered fraudulent. In all Government Programs L-1) be on-call rotation. Email: Employment cases of questionable value, Full time – ER/CCU Nurse Manager (#64082237) Full Time 0205 such as promises of guaran- 5 plus yrs clinical exp req. Must also have 3 yrs of ER/CCU skill [email protected] teed income from work-at- competencies with one year of mgmt exp pref. Must possess a valid home programs or other offers to send money in advance for FL RN license. ACLS and PALS req. Front desk position responsible for interviewing a product or service – we Full time – ARNP (Hendry Regional Cardiology) clients for service eligibility, answering phones, advise you to check with the Must possess a valid FL ARNP license. 2+ yrs exp in a family/pedi- Attorney General’s Consumer fi le medical records; computer experience Services Fraud Line at 1-800-220-5424, atric/urgent care setting pref. Must possess excellent communication helpful. Bilingual English/Spanish; Background and/or The Better Business skills to interact with patients, staff, and the community. Bureau, 800-464-6331 for pre- screening/fi ngerprinting required. EEO/AA 400 vious complaints. Full time – Laboratory Manager Must have a min of 5 yrs exp and FL licensure as a Clinical Supervisor in the Apply on line: Auctions 105 areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Serology, Immunohematology, and Babysitting 405 Car Pool 110 https://peoplefi rst.myfl orida.com or Child Care Needed 410 115 Microbiology. Previous mgmt exp pref. Must also possess excellent customer Share a ride services skills to interact with patients, staff, and visitors. Call Alina @ 863-947-0707 x 208 Child Care Offered415 Card of Thanks 120 Instruction 420 125 for more details In Memoriam Full time – Administrative/Data Support Asst (Quality) IMMOKALEE Services Offered425 Found 130 Previous exp in an office setting pref. Must have exp with MS Office Insurance 430 Lost 135 apps. Must possess excellent organizational, customer service and FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Medical Services435 140 Give Away communication skills. Garage/Yard Sale 145 (Social & Human Service Assistants - L1) Catch the Excitement Personals 150 Part time – ER Registration Clerk (Sat/Sun 7pm – 7am) (#64082237) THIS WEEK’S POSTION OPENINGS Education/ Special Notices 155 2 yrs exp in a healthcare related field pref. Must have strong customer 900 Numbers 160 service skills and the ability to engage in public contact work with Instruction patients and co-workers. Intense home visitation position/Healthy DEPARTMENT POSTING STATUS DELIVER OUR Adoptions 0102 Full time – Department Secretary (Human Resources) Families Program/Hendry County Health PRECIOUS CARGO: Previous exp in an office setting preferred. Must have exp with MS Department - Clewiston; working with new Be a Hendry County Food and Beverage Busser ...... Part-Time School Board Bus Pregnant? Considering adop- Office applications. Must be conscientious of the confidential nature and/or expectant parents & their children; Driver. Contact the tion? A successful educated of personnel information and possess excellent written, verbal, and must have valid Florida driver’s license, Host/Hostess ...... 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Full-Time Found 0130 Call Jeannie @ 863-983-1408 x 532 Full time - Registered Nurse Painting, Compound, for more details Waxing, Fiberglass Repair, DONKEY - Found in the Mon- (Openings for Med/Surg/ER/CCU) Employment Preference The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, Oil Changes, Zincs, tura area of Hendry Co.. Pls. Must possess a valid FL license w/ at least 1 yr. exp in area of expertise. training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida who meet contact Hendry Co. Sheriff’s Impellers, Light Mechani- the job requirements. Second preference is given to other members of federally recognized Native American Tribes who cal, Offi ce (863)983-1440 Full time – Radiographer/Mammographer meet the job requirements. Must be ARRT registered and licensed as a Radiologic Electrical & More! If you are interested in applying for any of these positions complete an Application and return it to the Casino HR Technologist in Florida Department. Qualifications for the desired position will be reviewed and you may be given an opportunity to interview for Serving Okeechobee, the position. As with all applicants, hiring decisions will be made by the department to which you are applying. LaBelle, Moorehaven & Full time - LPN (HFCC) Clewiston area’s. Candidate must possess a valid Florida LPN license Facility Maintenance Mechanic Call 800-218-0007 Lost 0135 www.hendryregional.org Call Mike 863-675-7663 [email protected] Fax resume to: 863-983-0805 Employment Employment BLONDE LAB - Approx 2 yr. Drug Free Workplace • EOE Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Sugar old male. Lost in vic. of Cle- Medical 0210 Part Time 0215 Financial wiston. Dearly missed. Manufacturing Buildings, Exterior Structures, Grounds Please call (863)805-2822 and related Fixtures and Utilities through the use of a va- LPN G4S Wackenhut is riety of skills consisting of Carpentry, Masonry, Plumb- Nurse Manager currently hiring a 300 TORTOISE - cute, vicinity of ing, Concrete and other related trades. 2 yrs supervisory exp. qualifi ed candidate for: W. Del Monte Blvd., Clewis- ton. (863)983-7844 needed and current FL LPN Business •Identifi es and corrects building and equipment prob- license. Competitive salary Upscale Security Offi cer Opportunities 305 Storage lems by performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing and & Excl benefi ts. Fax re- One (1) Part-Time Position Money Lenders 310 Giveaway 0140 Centrifugal Operator/Mechanic (TEMPORARY) painting to maintain buildings and equipment in safe (24 hours per week) Tax Preparation 315 sume to (561) 924-3405 $10.00/hour NEW SELF condition. or apply at: DONATE YOUR VEHICLE RE- STORAGE Primary Function: •Replaces or updates inoperable or old building materi- FL Community Must be 18 or older, must Business CEIVE $1000 GROCERY als and appliance (e.g. window glass, doors, sinks, mo- 46 units 7x15, 8x15, COUPON UNITED BREAST Health Centers, provide proof of high Opportunities 0305 CANCER FOUNDATION Free Operate batch or continuous centrifugals and asso- tors, pumps, smoke alarms, cabinets, tile, fi lter 170 S. Barfi eld Hwy, school diploma or GED, 10x15, 10x30, Mammograms, Breast Can- ciated equipment under the direction of the Shift systems, etc.) to provide a safe, comfortable working Ste 103, Pahokee, FL. must be able to provide ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do 12x30, 15x25. Full cer Info www.ubcf.info FREE Manager making A, B, or C sugar to specifi cation. environment for employees using various tools and ma- [email protected] proof of stable work you earn $800 in a day? 30 electric, secure on Towing, Tax Deductible, terials (e.g. power saws, ladders, drills, hammers) EOE/DFWP. history,must be able to Local Machines and Candy Commereio St. Non-Runners Accepted, Responsibilities: pass extensive background $9,995. (888)629-9968 350 ft. from (888)468-5964. MEDICAL ASSISTANT/LPN check and drug test. BO2000033. CALL US: We US Sugar has entered into negotiations to sell its land will not be undersold! Clewiston Operate batch or continuous centrifugals and associat- Must have 1 yr. exp. FREE TO GOOD HOME- 2 and assets to the South Florida Water Management Dis- Bilingual Spanish/English Please apply in person at Police Dept. dogs, one hound other is pit ed equipment under the direction of the Shift Manager trict for Everglades restoration. However, there will be a pref. Competitive salary and our Ft. Myers Offi ce Are You On Track with Your & kur mix. (863)763-2030 making A, B, or C sugar to specifi cation. transition period and the Company intends to operate its Dreams? Help Us Help You! 863-983-6663, exc. benefi ts. Fax resume Mon - Fri: 8:30am-5pm 863-983-2808, Perform breakdown and routine maintenance on ma- business as usual for the foreseeable future. We believe to: (863)983-9604, (Evenings by appointment) No Sales. No Hype. Full or chines and associated equipment as required. our sugar and citrus processing factories will continue or apply at G4S Wackenhut Corpora- Part-time. Prosper While after hrs. FL Community Health Ctrs tion Helping Others. www.my- 863-983-8979 Perform routine tasks of inspection, calibration, sam- to operate well into the future. In addition, the Company happy.us pling and maintenance. has announced generous severance packages to em- 315 South W.C.Owen Ave 2830 Winkler Ave Suite 101 ployees who lose their jobs. Clewiston, FL Fort Myers, FL 33916 US Sugar has entered into negotiations to sell its land EOE/DFWP Ph: 239-768-0808 and assets to the South Florida Water Management Dis- United States Sugar Corporation is one of America’s Employment For a complete listing of trict for Everglades restoration. However, there will be a largest diversifi ed, privately held agribusiness fi rms. We the basic qualifi cations Roofing Roofing Personals 0150 transition period and the Company intends to operate its are employee owned and have world class benefi ts in- Part Time 0215 for these positions, visit: business as usual for the foreseeable future. We believe cluding outstanding medical, 401K, retirement income Palm Terrace of Clewiston www.wackenhut.com Tall Guy- Secure, Profes., To is currently accepting meet Attractive Gal or Couples our sugar and citrus processing factories will continue and employee stock ownership. The Company is head- to operate well into the future. In addition, the Company quartered on the southern shore of Florida’s Lake Okee- applications for: EOE/M/F/D/V for Dining, Traveling, etc. Call RECEPTIONIST - Part Time (863)946-3123 has announced generous severance packages to em- chobee between Fort Myers and West Palm. ployees who lose their jobs. Twenty hours per week, 4p - Job 8p, Monday - Friday. Ap- Information 0225 Special Notice 0155 Email your resume to [email protected] plicant United States Sugar Corporation is one of America’s FAX 863-902-2886 must have excellent peo- Colonial Life seeks an entre- FREE ESTIMATES Run your ad STATEWIDE! Run largest diversifi ed, privately held agribusiness fi rms. Apply online at www.ussugar.com ple/phone skills and general preneurial professional with Employee owned with great benefi ts including outstand- Residential & Commercial your classifi ed ad in over offi ce knowledge. Please fi ll sales experience to become Member of the BBB 100 Florida newspapers ing medical, 401K, and retirement income and employ- out application at Palm a District Manager. A reaching over 4 MILLION ee stock ownership. Terrace Life/Health license is re- readers for $475. Call this of Clewiston, 301 S. Gloria quired. Substantial earnings Metal Roofs, Re-Roofs, Roof Repairs newspaper or Fax 863-902-2886 Street, Clewiston, FL • EOE potential. Please contact: Office (863) 675-7045 (866)742-1373 for more de- Email [email protected] meredith.brewer@colonial- tails or visit: www.fl orida- life.com or call License #CCC1325950 classifi eds.com. 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Books & Furniture 0610 Miscellaneous 0655 Pets/Supplies 0670 Video/Audio 0737 Livestock 0855 Houses - Rent 0930 Open House 1050 Merchandise Magazines 0535 RECLINER CHAIR burgundy BINGO BOARDS (2) Large, LAB RETRIEVER PUPS - Okeechobee Livestock PORT LABELLE: 1628 Acorn BOOKS - (50) Romance good condition - $25. $600 for both, will sep, or Shots & Wormed. Mother KICKER AUDIO - 650sx Market Sales Circle. 3br/2 car garage. OPEN HOUSE 500 books. $8. or will trade. (863)467-9040 best offer. (863)946-0184 registered. 2 Black & 2 Gold- amp&remote, 12” L7, grill, Every Monday-12pm & every Fence. $1000/mo. Call Eu- Saturday, Dec 20th, (863)763-1059 en @ $450 each & 1 choco- farad cap used in fact. pack- Tuesday-11am. 763-3127 gene 954-391-0816 10am-3pm. For sale by TABLES - matching set, 2 end, BRAND NEW SPRINT- Treo late @ $650 863-674-0156 age $400. (863)634-2131 owner ( Possible lease Air Conditioners 505 1 coffee & 1 sofa, glass, ex- 755P Smartphone, all acces- 510 Buildings & or 239-574-4408 Seeds/Plants/ PORT LABELLE, 2BR, 1.5BA, with option to buy) 3 Antiques cellent cond. $100/neg. sories incl $200 OBO call for single family house, w/gar- Appliances 515 Sheds 0537 Holiday Items 0745 bdrms, 2 baths, oak hard- (772)971-9047 more info (863)801-1379 MIXED BLACK Lab female Flowers 0865 age, $700 mo. plus sec. wood fl oors, Florida Room Appliance Parts 520 puppy - Free to good home TWIN BED - Headboard, CHRISTMAS TREE - 9 FT, Pre- dep. 863-634-2975. (terrazzo). 2690 sq. ft. Beauty Supplies 525 “BUILDING SALE!”...”ROCK $0. (863)263-1601 CHRISTMAS TREE VILLIAGE - 530 Frame, Box spring & Mat- lit, clear lights, excellent con- BLUEBERRY BUSH - 2-3 Ft. Corner lot (.43 ac.), W. Bicycles BOTTOM PRICES” BEAT Complete. Too many items Tall. $25 (863)675-3741 Books & Magazines535 NEXT INCREASE. 25X40 tress. Complete w/all linens. dition, $100. (863)634-8124 Avenida del Rio & Guava. $140 (863)467-9048 Okeechobee Photography 0675 to list! $150 Call Extras: 2 full sized adjoin- Building Materials540 $5,190. 30X50 $6,390. (863)763-0141 after 5pm. VARIGATED PINK Lemon Business Equipment 545 Real Estate ing rooms (once used as 35X60 $8,990. 40X60 WATERBED - Queen size w/in- CITRUS- By the 5 Gal Bucket Trees - 3 ft tall $48. Carpets/Rugs 550 $12,700. 60X100 $33,600. KODAK 5 MP Digital Camera - offi ce & waiting room). dividual water tubes. Very -Navel Oranges $7.50 Hamlin CHRISTMAS TREES - (2) Arti- (863)675-3741 Possible offi ce/den or Children’s Items 555 OTHERS! Pioneer Steel With photo printer. Excellent fi cial. 6½ Ft. Never opened. 560 good condition. Asking $125 $6.Sunburst $10. condition. $100. mother-in-law suite. Nice China, Glassware, Etc. Manufacturers. (863)610-6195 (863)763-4713 Pre-lite. $40 or will sep. Tack & Supplies 0867 10001000 Clothing 565 (800)668-5422. Since 1980. (863)532-9634 yard w/native trees & land- (863)763-0141 after 5pm scaping. $223,900 nego- Coins/Stamps 570 Golf Clubs/ COMMERCIAL-Slanted hot Business Places - Collectibles 575 Children’s Items 0555 dog roller grill w/sneeze Plumbing SADDLE - 10” youth po- Sale 1005 tiable. Call 828-342-7415 Computer/Video 580 Equipment 0618 guard & drawer. Model 31S Supplies 0680 ny/horse with both cinches. Commercial for info packet. Can email Crafts/Supplies 585 $600(863)763-4617 Call eve/wkd $125. Property - Sale 1010 pictures. Please no bro- Cruises 590 GRACO - 3 in 1 bed, white GOLF CLUBS - (100) Misc., (863)763-4598 Condos/ kers or real estate agents. 595 metal, like new, $100. Call Many brands. Ping, etc. COOLER - Rubbermaid Endu- WATER SYSTEM - $400. Townhouses - Sale1015 Drapes, Linens & Fabrics (863)612-6575 Fireplace Fixture 600 (863)763-7609 Okeechobee Many good. $600 for all, will rance, 50/60 quarts, $20 SADDLE - 10” youth saddle Farms - Sale 1020 (863)763-2958 will fi t pony. Great Christmas 1025 Firewood 605 WHITE CRIB with Girl’s Pottery sep. (863)946-3123 Houses - Sale Furniture 610 Miscellaneous 0655 Miscellaneous 0655 present! Eve/wkds. $75. Hunting Property 1030 Barn Bedding - Pink/white GOLF CLUBS - Complete FULL SIZE MESSAGE TABLE - (863)763-4598 Furs 615 fl oral bedding.Good condi- Like New $100 Investment matched set, metal woods, Property - Sale 1035 Health & Reducing tion. $250. (863)610-1750 irons, putter, bag, balls, $95 (863)357-6190 Equipment 620 Land - Sale 1040 (863)946-3123 COME AND JOIN US FOR 1045 Out of State Heating Equipment/ Clothing 0565 KINETICO WATER SYSTEM - Lots - Sale Supplies 625 Two years old New $3500 Rentals Open House 1050 Property - Sale 1055 Household Items 630 Guns/Supplies 0619 Will sell for $1500 OBO CHRISTMAS ON THE WATER Out of State - Jewelry 635 LADIES PANTS & SHIRTS - (863)763-7792 Throw those left over Property - Sale 1055 MID TENN MTNS By Owner, 5 Lamps/Lights 640 size 3X, with tickets, name DOUBLE BARREL 12 ga., decorations on your boat 900 Property Inspection1060 acres, perfect mountaintop 645 brands, $30 or will sell sep- LARGE STAGHORN FERN Real Estate Wanted1065 cabin-site w/woods. Small Luggage $225. Call (502)931-8101 $250. (863)763-4713 and come on down for the Medical Items 650 arate (239)292-7509 Christmas Boat Parade at Apartments 905 Resort Property - stream in back of property. A 655 HOWA MODEL 1500 - 270 910 Sale 1070 must see! $26,900. Owner Miscellaneous SZ 12 Dress - Light blue sleev- Like New Craftsman Portable Roland Martin’s Marina Business Places Musical Instruments 660 w/scope/sling, ammo, seri- Generator 5600 Watt 8600 Commercial Warehouse Space 1075 Financing (931)445-3611. less tea length custom maid ous inquiries only, $700 neg. on Saturday, December 20th 915 Waterfront Property 1080 Office Supplies/ chiffon/satin material $75. Surge 10 HP OHV $375. Property Equipment 665 (863)946-3731/227-6209 (863)610-1811 Okeechobee at 7:00 p.m. Condos/ NC MOUNTAINS 2+ acres (863)697-2705 with great view, very private, Pets/Supplies/ INTERARMS 270 - Scope & Prizes will be awarded for the Best Decorated Townhouses - Rent920 670 MIRROR - Large decorative big trees, waterfalls & large Services WEDDING DRESS SZ 12-14 - sling, exc. cond. $325. Call Boats. For more details and information, please Farm Property - Houses - Sale 1025 675 mirror $15. (863)230-0735 Rent 925 public lake nearby, $49,500 Photography White with ice blue trim hand 863-467-4328 call 863-983-3151 or stop in the Marina. Plumbing Supplies 680 embroidered w/sequins. House - Rent 930 call now (866)789-8535. NOW AVAILABLE! 2009 POST Entry is $5 per boat. Pools & Supplies 685 $600/neg. (863)697-2705 SPORTERIZED MAUSER - Bolt OFFICE JOBS. $18-$20/HR. Land - Rent 935 BRAND NEW HOME action 7MM good condition NORTH CAROLINA MOUN- Restaurant NO EXPERIENCE, PAID Resort Property - IN SW LEHIGH ACRES, TAINS-Handyman special Equipment 690 Collectibles 0575 $200. (772)461-8822 TRAINING, FED BENEFITS, Satellite 0695 Rent 945 CLOSE TO SR 82, AND 695 950 bordering U.S.F.S. paved dr., Satellite VACATIONS. CALL Roommate FORT MYERS. STREET well, septic, singlewide with Sewing Machines 700 Health & Reducing (800)910-9941 TODAY! REF Agriculture Rooms to Rent 955 LINED BY PINE TREES, DALE EARNHARDT bags of BACKUP POWER - Keep the shop near Lake Nantahala, Sporting Goods 705 Equipment 0620 #FL08. Storage Space - IN A SERENE RESIDENTIAL 710 charcoal, 2 with #3 on power up for Satellite, TV & 960 borders paved road. Only Stereo Equipment Rent NEIGHBORHOOD. $49,000. http://valleytown- Television/Radio 715 them, $25. Call OLD RECORDS - 33’s & 45’s DVR. $99. (863)675-3741 800 Three Bedroom/Two Bath, 239-851-5675 AB LOUNGE - $20. realty.com (800)632-2212 Tickets 720 (863)230-0735 collection in great shape.(tho New -Never Been Lived In, 725 dusty!)call after 6pm. $50. 745 valleytownrealty@veri- Tools Sporting Goods0705 Christmas Trees Apartments 0905 Spacious Rooms, Crown zon.net. Toys & Games 730 Computer/ BOWFLEX SPORT - Used 4 (863)357-1236 Farm Equipment 805 Moulding, Screened In VCRs 735 Supplies 0580 times, $350. Call Farm Feed/Products 810 Lanai, Beautiful Tile TENNESSEE LAND RUSH! 740 863-612-0340 OLD RECORDS- 33 1/3 RPM, LEG MAGIC - New excellent 815 CLEWISTON - 1BR Effi ciency. Wanted to Buy Bruebeck, Shearing, For condition includes pro pack Farm Miscellaneous Throughout. Cathedral 1+acre to 2acre homesites, Farm Produce 820 Furnished. All utilities paid. BLACK DELL - Pentium 4 XP, Life Styler Cardio Fit- Total Freshman & Sinatra .10 power stands $60. No pets. $700 mo. + sec. Ceiling, Walk-in Closet. wood, views. Starting at like new, complete sys. Farm Services Screened Porch/Lanai, $59,900. Tenn River & Nick- body motion & low impact cents each. (863)357-4195 (863)697-2705 825 dep. (863)983-3151 Air $199. (863)517-2782 exerciser, $45. Call Offered granite counters and a-Jack view tracts now 863-763-4057 ONE CANE BACK CHAIR- One SCHWINN SOLOFLEX - Farm Supplies/ MOORE HAVEN redwood cabinets in available! Retirement guide Conditioners 0505 DELL DESKTOP - P4-dvd ladder back chair $15. each, Weight Lifting Machine. Services Wanted 830 kitchen, Over 2000 Total burner, XP Pro, New “19 1174 Green St., 2 br, 1 ba, rates this area #2 in U.S. ORBITREK ELIPTICAL- Asking Oil painting $35. Great Cond $250/fi rm. Fertilizer 835 Clean, w/major appls. Sq Footage. Excellent places to retire. Low cost of AIR COND/HEATER - Lennox 5 LCD, $299. (239)247-4839 $300 OBO and a Red Ab ex- (863)467-4674 (863)697-1191 Horses 840 Location Close To SR 82, (863)674-0212 $395/mo. (305)377-9613 living, no impact fee. ton, mobile home pkg, 10 cersizer $15. Landscaping Seller Financing Available!! (330)699-2741 or KW heat, 60K BTU, 13.0 (863)697-1247 PLASTIC CULVERT - 30 “ di- SWAMP BUGGY-Palm Beach Supplies 845 MOORE HAVEN - Duplex, 3 DELL XP - Xmas Special ameter x 20ft long, you No Long Delay Getting a (866)550-5263, Ask About Seer, $2700 (863)634-5759 4000+ games and school Style 350 Auto, 400 Turbo Lawn & Garden 850 yrs. old. 3BR, 2BA, $775 Response - -Don’t Wait - Mini Vacation! SCHWINN EXCERSIZE BIKE- haul, $450 cash Trans, Offset 12x24 Tractor Livestock 855 mo. For more details call progs. Tony $75. Upright No.126 (863)634-2303 (Okee area) Call To See This One Now! Antiques 0510 (863)517-2782 Tires $4500 (863)447-5456 Poultry/Supplies 860 (863) 610-0159 [email protected] Houses - Sale 1025 purchased new Feb 08, Sell for Seeds/Plants/ $200 (904)364-7561 Romance Home Parties. Earn (239)-841-9209 LAPTOP - Fast 2.4 ghz XP Pro, big money part-time. FREE Stereo Flowers 865 OKEECHOBEE, 2br, 1ba, ANTIQUE JOHN DEER - LAWN Offi ce, wireless, $299. STAUFFER TABLE - Motor training. Become a sales Equipment 0710 Near town. $825 mo. TRACTOR. Excellent condi- (239)247-4839 Driving Exercise Table w/ ac- agent or host a free party. inclds water. Annual tion. $1200. (863)467-1930 (863)674-0212 cessories. $50 Nationwide. www.Romance- BOSE CINEMATE Home thea- Horses 0840 Lease. Call Kelly ATTN: DECORATORS/DE- PRINTER - Lexmark, prints (772)971-9474 HomeParties.com. ter sound system - New in 863-697-1339 SIGNERS-EUROPIEN WAX and does photos, works on WEIDER PRO club weight Scooter -Sunrunner TM4, 300 the box. Great Christmas gift! APHA bay geld, brk, gentle, PINE AND PAINTED PEICES- 98 & XP computer, w/disk bench/weight set - 300lb lb wt limit, front chrome $400. (863)763-2692 15.2 hands, incls western tk Condos/Townhouses AMOIRES, Kitchen cub- $35 (863)763-1997 & 14’ gooseneck stock trlr, weight set $350. bumper. Like new, 3 yr old CAR AUDIO Equipment - 2 15” Rent 0920 bords, Benches, dressers (863)885-1172 $1,000 obo (863) 675-3851 pkg $1600.(863)381-9353 and more (863)467-4650 Furniture 0610 Kicker CVR speakers in box BRAND NEW TOWNHOMES CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES WESLO CARDIO - Bike style SILVER FOX GO CART- Fun with a 2000 watt amp $600. WESTERN SADDLE 15” - Ra- For rent w/ option to buy. EARADESANT CARNIVAL work out equipment Machine, Robin=6.5 air (863)697-9014 lide “fl ex” tree, tooled, suede Immediate occupancy. 2br, House/Turn Key. From $79,000 & up, 3/4/5BR, GLASS LOT. Too many piec- BED - Twin w/Fame, Mattress $75/neg. (863)697-0136 cooled 4 cyl, engine. ATV seat. $100/fi rm. & Box Spring. Like new. $75 SURROUND SOUND SYS 2½ba, 1 car garage. Stainless 2/3BA, acre & 1/4 available or use your land es to list $250. OBO style suspension w/coil over- (772)263-1178 Steel appliances, incl washer / (863)430-6987 or best offer. (863)261-4862 Heating Equipment/ shocks, duel seat w/re- Techwood, 1500 watts, 4-15 as down payment. Financing available. speakers incld. $800 OBO WESTERN TREELESS Saddle - dryer. Furnished upon request. BRAND NEW SOFA AND Supplies 0625 tractable safety belt, duel Walking distance to Lake wheel torque conv drive disc (863)634-2790 Child’s 12”reg=11”treeless, 863-673-6417, 561-721-5299 Appliances 0515 LOVESEAT - SUEDE VERY suede seat, great condition. Okeechobee & Roland COMFORTABLE $1500/or PORTABLE HEATER - electric, brakes, brush bars , much Martin’s CAN’T BEAT THIS PRICE more $1400 (863)763-6888 Television 0715 $100/fi rm. (772)263-1178 DOUBLE STACKED- Wash- best offer. (863)801-3368 good condition,$10 Marina in Clewiston. $1000 mo. + $500 sec. & util. ($100 er/Dryer $400 OBO CORNER COMPUTER (863)763-1997 SMALL DIRT MOTOR CYCLE - Land - Sale 1040 (863)801-5850 GOOD CONDITION CALL SONY - 27”, with stand, sacri- +/-). Call for more informa- desk/shelf - light wood/metal fi ce for $100. tion. 732-496-5454 color. excellent condition. Household 863-763-3631 LEAVE MES- Mobile Homes GAS DRYER - EXCELENT (863)467-7139 $60. (863)532-9634 Items 0630 SAGE $200. (863)763-3631 BUY LAND TODAY CONDITION $75. Houses - Rent 0930 (863)763-3631 STOCK TRAILOR - 28 ft TELEVISION - 60” Phillips- like Lawn & Garden 0850 DINETTE TABLE - light oak, SET OF lamps - 4 lamps, ex- * 5 Acres La Deca? 20003000 w/4 bamboo chairs, $80. gooseneck stock trailor great new-grey in color $500. 3BR/2BA Foreclosure! IMPERIAL HEAVY Duty Freez- cellent condition $50/neg. (863)467-7011 * 2 1/2 Acres Pioneer? (863)357-5705 condition $3000/fi rm. $11,000! Only $199/Mo! 5% * 2 1/2 Acres Montura? 2005 er(upright) - $100/neg. (772)971-2414 (863)357-6642 (2) ZTR Commerical Mowers - Mobile Home - Lots TV 20” - with new converter Bunton 50 inch cut 1 good & down 15 years @ 8% apr. **Port LaBelle - Lake Mobile Home - Parts 2010 (863)675-7897 DINING ROOM set - 3 chairs SUNBEAM WATER COOLER - Buy, 4/BR $259/Mo! For list- (863)517-0301 WINE RACK holds 27 bottles - box. 863-675-3401 $60/or 1 for parts call 4 info Front? Mobile Homes - Rent 2015 round table 2 china cabinets bottom is refrigerator, 3 ings (800)366-9783 Ext ** Port LaBelle - Wooded? $150/fi rm. (561)790-3681 41 3/4 high, 2 ft wide 1 ft best offer. (863)675-3401 $2500/neg. (863)697-2032 Mobile Homes - Sale 2020 MINI FRIDGE - Kenmore, 4.6 temps, holds 3 or 5 gal jug, deep, light color wood. 5798. Dining Room table- light oak $100 (863)675-9331 ZENITH TV - 61” screen, good Craftsman Lawn Tractor 42” * Ideal for RV/Mobile Home cu. ft. Like new. $80 or best $100/neg. (863)447-0689 BUCKHEAD RIDGE - 2 Story, **2nd Home/Retirement offer. (863)261-4862 w/ leaf, 4 matching chairs, condition. $800 or best offer cut 16.5 HP Runs Great Mobile Home TURBO VACCUM food saver, (863)634-2790 $375. (863)610-1811 in 3BR, 2BA, Screen Porch, padded seats, like NEW with 2 cases of bags, brand Musical Also: 1 1/4 acres in Montura STAINLESS STEEL STOVE $300 (863)801-9379 OKEE Okeechobee. Hot Tub. W&D, $850 mo. Sale 2020 new, $150. Call Instruments 0660 Call for info. 863-634-5236 w/Super Clean Late Modle TOP - like new $100 Tools 0725 Double Wide. $92,400. (239)292-7509 FURNITURE - COUCH AND 863-851-5675 GOOSENECK 8 x 24 - 20ft fl at- BANK REPO’S LOVE SEAT,LIKE NEW W/S CASIO CF6-25 KEYBOARD - bed 4ft dovetail,ramps,good CLEWISTON - BRAND NEW 3BR, 2BA BBQ House. $900 Call Owner MOVE TO YOUR LAND WASHER & DRYER - Ken- SEPERATELY $250/or best Medical Items 0650 61 keys, 210 soundtone BRIGGS & Stratton Generator - tires,elec brakes,Okee Mobile Home Angels more, $80 for both or will offer. (863)261-5363 bank, like new, w/stand 5250 watts, 7350 surge, Pd $2800/neg. (863)697-2032 mo. $650 dep. No pets. (863)673-5071 Avail. 12/1st 863-677-0977 561-721-2230 sell separate (863)983- Feeling Anxious About The $125 (863)675-9331 $750, used 22 hrs, $425. 7211 FURNITURE - DOUBLE RE- (863)697-8362 HOMELITE GAS WEED EATER ~ORANGE GROVES~ CLEWISTON - By Owner. 3br, CLINIG LOVE SEAT,LIKE Future? Buy and read Dianet- CASIO FULL-SIZE Keyboard - - asking $50 MOORE HAVEN RENTALS 2ba. Home & Land. Located WHIRLPOOL DOUBLE OVEN - NEW $150/or best offer. ics by L. Ron Hubbard. Pd $379, Programmable, CASTIRON CONT. CRAFTS- (863)763-6576 Furnished or Unfurnished 40 acres on Sears Rd. in WORKS GOOD $50. LaBelle. Divided into 3 strips 1860 Ridgdill Rd. Reduced (863)261-5363 Price: $20.00. Order Now. 100 songs, dnld more, MAN TABLESAW - 10”, • 3BR, 2BA MH, fenced yard, to $109K (843)766-9434 (863)697-6135 Free Shipping. www.Diane- $150. (863)697-6382 w/110/220 motor, very good LEAF BLOWER - gas, $20 1 acre, $725/mo. of 13.3 acres each, $9,000 GLASS MARBLE WROUGHT ticsTampa.org or Call cond $250 (863)801-1272 (863)763-6576 • 2BR, 2BA MH, $575/mo. an acre. Available entirely Dealer Repo’s- 3 & 4 BR Appliances IRON TABLE - with 2 chairs, (813)872-0722. FENDER GUITAR AMP - 100 • 2BR, 1BA house on 2 lots, or in 13.3 acre parcels. homes available near or be- $100 (863)763-5163 watts, 2- 12” speakers, like CASTIRON CONT. CRAFTS- Moving Must Sell- Like New fruit trees, new ceram. tile, $119,700-$360,000. Small 0521 Craftsman 5600 Watt, 10 HP low factory invoice prices. Miscellaneous 0655 new, $250 (863)763-8667 MAN TABLESAW - 10”, $725/mo. Contact Alex (908)906-5689 These homes are new & fi - MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS - Generator $500 OBO or Yamilet (386)-590-3398 SEAL A MEAL - Rival, with BADCOCK , Full size. Good MANDOLIN leather case, w/110/220 motor, very good Weekly rentals with utilties nancing is available with low bags, like new, a great bar- cond $250 (863)801-1272 (863)763-5389 furnished. $210/wk & up. [email protected] condition. $100 or best offer. AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train acoustic/electric, made by down payment gain $35 (863)467-8140 RIDING MOWER - 14hp, runs (863)509-0096 (863) 675-4325 (863)634-6087 Anytime. for high paying Aviation Washburn, new setup, $475. CRAFTSMAN- 41 inch two VOLUSIA CTY- 82 Acres, SHOWTIME ROTESSERIE - Maintenance Career. FAA ap- Call 863-467-0940 good, needs a little TLC, $75 MATTRESSES (3) - 2 full & 1 piece tool box on rollers, has (863)675-8937 Never Rent Again! Buy, 4Br great location, walk to intra- Large Homes of Merit DW NEW, all accessories, $200 twin, complete w/boxsprings proved program. Financial PA SPEAKERS - 1 Pair, JBL, 14 drawers. $500 OBO 2Ba $15,400! Only coastal, zoned C2 & R3, with luxury bath, fi replace new will sacrifi ce for $145 & frames, like new, $250 for aid if qualifi ed - Job place- 15” & horn, $375 for pair (863)634-2280 SARLO BUSH Hog Mower 24” $199/Mo! 3 Br $11,000! 5% $4M Carola Rathke Keller and many extras. Sold below (863)467-8140 all will sep. (772)971-9474 ment assistance. CALL Avia- (863)763-8667 - 6.5 HP Briggs Intek, Runs down 15years 8%. HUD Williams Realty factory invoice. Financing tion Institute of Maintenance Toys & Games 0730 great, new blade. $85. Homes Available! for listings 561-346-5952 avail. Call (863) 675-8888 Bicycles 0530 OAK COMPUTER Armoire - (888)349-5387. VINTAGE BANJO - Hard leath- (863)532-0188 (800)366-9783 ext 5796. Cognac color stain...some er Gibson case, $375. Sell- PALM HARBOR - 4/2 scratches...solid...has elec- ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE ing out. Call 863-467-0940 ROCK BAND SPECIAL EDIT- YARD MACHINE - NEEDS NORTH SIDE - 2BR, 1BA, Model Home Loaded !!! Over BICYCLE RACK - Fits on the tric and phone hookup with from Home. *Medical, TION - guitar, drum set, mi- TLC/GOOD FOR PARTS Fenced yard. $850 mo. + 2,000sq ft Set-up on your lot trunk of a car, like new. $30 pull out desk. $300/neg. *Business, *Paralegal, Pets/Supplies 0670 crophone, used twice, like $100/or best offer. sec. dep. Call for details. for $499 per mo. (wac). (863)946-3822 (863)673-0496 *Computers, *Criminal Jus- new $100 (863)763-7609 (863)467-2207 (863)983-3151 Plant City Factory Superstore tice. Job placement assis- 1-800-622-2832 SCHWINN STINGRAY - Boys PATIO BAR - Formica,3 doors tance. Computer available. FEMALE BORDER COL- XBOX 360 HDD + 8 Games - YARD-MAN HIGH Wheel Push PIONEER - Newer, 3/2, mfg. Schwinn Stingray 24” bicycle & 2 shelves with 4 high back Financial Aid if qualifi ed. Call LIE,HEALER MIX, House Brand New played 1x hard Mower 22” - 6.5 HP OHV home, completely fenced, ORTONA - 2/1, mobile, & lot, in great condition $60. swivel wicker stools. $225. (866)858-2121, www.Cen- broke,kid & pet friendly,unal- drive 2 controllers OBO Briggs&Stratton. Runs great several acres, $900/mo $34,500 or best offer (863)763-6640 (863)763-6640 turaOnline.com. tered $100 (863)381-9353 $600. (863)697-2705 $45. (863)532-0188 (954)815-6363 (863)517-1603 Thursday, December 11, 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

Mobile Home Marine Parts/Repairs 4045 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 Sale 2020 Accessories 3020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH Automobiles 2003 FORD sport trac hard Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR bed cover - $100/neg. GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA MANUFACTURED MERCURY O/B MOTOR - 4 hp. HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution, issued in the Circuit HOME PARK (863)675-7897 CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 26 2008 CA 000423 engine w/kill switch. Recent- CASE NO.: 22-2008-CA-97 Court of Lee County, Florida, on the 30th day of October, 2008 in the cause where- 55+ La Belle, Florida ly serviced. Exc. cond. $395 40004000 50005000 in Barnett Recovery Corporation is plaintiff and Dilsey Graham is defendant, being CAR DOLLY - Reworked new WACHOVIA BANK, Case number 91-3526CA, in said Court, I, Ronald E. Lee, Sr., as Sheriff of Hendry GATED, Clubhouse, Heated (863)467-9800 tires/rims. New fenders. New CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC REO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VESTING: HOMESALES INC D/B/A County, Florida, have levied upon all the right, title and interest of the defendant Dil- Pool. Lease your 60 x 90 lot, Automobiles 4005 Public Notice 5005 Plaintiff sey Graham, in and to the following described property, to-wit: lights. New straps. Painted. HOMESALES INC. OF DELAWARE, vs. beautiful country living. In- Autos Wanted 4010 State Public - Plaintiff, $650 (863)697-9704 ARACELIS DIAZ A/K/A ARACELIS V. First Parcel cludes lot, lawn service, wa- Classic Cars 4015 Legal Notice 5500 vs. DIAZ A/K/A ARACELI DIAZ, ET AL CHARLOTTE L. BARNETTE, Lots 50 and 51, Block D, SUNSET PARK, a subdivision lying in the W 1/2 of SW 1/4 ter, sewer and trash pickup, Commercial Trucks 4020 ENGINES - 85-86 Chev 305 & Defendants. of Section 8, Township 43 South, Range 29 East, LaBelle, Florida, as recorded in 350. $500 for both or will DECEASED, et al $200/mo. Models available Construction Defendants Plat Book 2, Page 1, Hendry County Records, according to and as shown by survey NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT attached to Deed recorded in OR Book 107, Pages 497-498, Hendry County, Flori- for immediate occupancy or Marine Equipment 4025 sell separate (863)805- TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE OF ACTION da: Account No. 2024329-670000D0162 order your own on your lot. Foreign Cars 4030 2877 Public Notice 5005 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 790 Lincoln Ave., LaBelle, FL Miscellaneous 3025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to 30 minutes from Ft Myers. Four Wheel Drive 4035 TO: FORKLIFT - 1952 Clark forklift, the Summary Final Judgment in Fore- Second Parcel M-F, 863-675-7555. Heavy Duty Trucks 4040 UNKNOWN HEIRS BENEFICIARIES, DE- closure dated Dec. 1, 2008 and en- BOAT TRAILER - For 14ft-16ft runs but needs hydraulics IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE VISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, Lot 9, in Section 1 in Ford Park Subdivision, Section 8, Township 43, Range 29, of Parts - Repairs 4045 tered in Case No. 26 2008 CA 000423 the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida; Account No. 2024329- New 4br/2ba doublewide only Boat, No Rust, New Paint $1500. (863)675-3741 TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL of the Circuit Court of the 20TH Judicial Pickup Trucks 4050 AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN IN- 28000000070 $49,900. Lowest price in SW $150/or best offer. Circuit in and for HENDRY County, LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 780 Caloosahatchee Ave., LaBelle, FL Sport Utility 4055 JEEP WRANGLER ‘98 - run- CASE NO.: 08-885-CA TEREST IN THE ESTATE OF CHAR- Florida, wherein WACHOVIA BANK, Florida. We also have easy (863)634-0447 Tractor Trailers 4060 LOTTE L. BARNETT (DECEASED) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is Plaintiff ning gear, 4cyl, 5 spd, no GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Last Known Address: Unknown Third Parcel fi nancing available 4065 and ARACELIS DIAZ A/K/A ARACELIS Lot 18, Section 1, Ford Park, per recorded map or plat in the Offi ce of the Clerk of Utility Trailers body, $1000 or best offer as successor servicer for GREENPOINT Attempted at: 1880 Silver Lake Road V. DIAZ A/K/A ARACELI DIAZ; UN- (863) 675-8888 4070 CREDIT CORP., Labelle, FL 33935 the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Florida; Account No. 2024329-28000000120 Vans (772)216-2493 KNOWN SPOUSE OF ARACELIS DIAZ LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 780 Kissimmee Ave., LaBelle, FL Plaintiff Current Residence Unknown A/K/A ARACELIS V. DIAZ A/K/A Zone II, 2,400 sq ft, 1999 mo- vs. ARACELI DIAZ, IF ANY; THE LAUREL REESE TRAILER hitch - Reese ARMANDO T. CAVAZOS, MARIA WILLIAM T. BARNETT And on the 15th day of January, 2009 at the Hendry County Sheriff’s Offi ce, La- bile. Excellent for Glades OAK VILLAGE UNIT 5 PROPERTY Belle, Florida, at the hour of 11:00am, or as soon thereafter as possible, I will offer County. Mint condition, Automobiles 4005 trailer hitch came off of CAVAZOS, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE Last Known Address: Unknown OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; JOHN CORPORATION III, AND UNKNOWN Attempted at: 1880 Silver Lake Road for sale all the said defendants, Dilsey Graham, right, title and interest in the afore- Motorcycles 3030 Toyota Tundra. Good condi- DOE OR ANY OTHER PERSON IN POS- said property, at public auction and will sell the same, subject to taxes, all prior li- 4br/2ba fi nancing avail TENANTS/OWNERS, Labelle, FL 33935 SESSION, IF ANY; all unknown parties tion. $75. (863)763-2692 Defendants. Current Residence Unknown ens, encumbrances and judgments, if any, to the highest bidder for CASH IN HAND, $49,900 incl setup and a/c BUICK SKYLARK, ‘91 - 4 cyl., claiming by, through, under or against the proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satis- (863) 673-4325 KAWASAKI VULCAN LTD - the named Defendant(s), whether liv- cold air, new tires, muffl er & STEEL LADDER OR PIPE NOTICE OF SALE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF faction of the above-described execution. 2002, 500 cc’s. $1800 ing or not, and whether said unknown Ronald E. Lee, Sr. alternator, exc. cond., $1150 RACK for long wheel base WILLIAM T. BARNETT parties claims as heirs, devisees, (863)357-1739 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Last Known Address Sheriff or best offer. (863)677-1742 Ford truck $150. grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, Hendry County, Florida the Order or Final Judgment entered in Attempted At: 1880 Silver Lake Road trustees, or in any other capacity, (863)697-2724 this cause in the Circuit Court of Hend- Labelle, FL 33935 SUZUKI 650 1986 - Good CHEVROLET GEO METRO claiming by, through under or against By: Captain Andy Lewis Recreation ry County, Florida. I will sell the prop- Current Residence Unknown the named Defendant(s) are the Defen- Condition. $1400/or best of- 303207 CN 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 1990 - runs good, excellent erty situated in Hendry County, Florida, dant(s), I will sell to the highest and fer. (863)675-0246 gas mileage, 4-cyl $600. Pickup Trucks 4050 described as: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for best bidder for cash at the 2ND FLOOR HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (863)467-2683 Foreclosure of Mortgage on the IN THE HALLWAY OF THE COURT- 30003000 CHEVROLET 1994 - 2500 V8 Lots 29, 30, 31 in Section B-1 of La- follow- SUZUKI BOULEVARD C50T HOUSE, of the HENDRY County Court- NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE auto extcab lbed towpack Belle Ranchettes Business Lots, an ing described property: house, in HENDRY County, Florida, at 3005 2006 - Touring model, CHRYSLER SEBRING-2003, 4 unrecorded subdivision in Section 33, Boats 11:00 a.m. on the 31st day of Dec., SUBMITTED BY: R. Scott Cooper DATE: 1/13/09 3010 800cc, w/windshield, cylinder, auto, cold a/c, fully topper exc cond $3500. Township 43 South, Range 29 East, TRACT B-5, THE SOUTH 335 FEET OF 2008, the following described property Campers/RVs bags,footboards. Mint con- (863)697-2032 Hendry County, Florida, more particu- THE NORTH 873 FEET OF THE WEST 3015 loaded, runs great $3500 as set forth in said Order or Final Judg- SUBJECT AREA: 340 Bullying and Harassment Jet Skiis dition w/less than 1,500 OBO (863) 697-9938 larly described as follows: Commence ONE-HALF OF THE WEST ONE-HALF ment, to wit: Marine Accessories 3020 DODGE RAM PICKUP, ‘98 - at the Northwest corner of said Section OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER miles. Garaged. Inc. Re- 33 and run N 86º38’ E, along the North OF SECTION 1, TOWNHIP 42 SOUTH, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the policy for Marine Miscellaneous 3025 ext. cab, cold a/c, cd, runs LOT 42, BLOCK 2186, PORT LABELLE, bullying and harassment of students. mainder of extended war- DODGE INTREPID 2000 - line of Section 33, a distance of 364.0 RANGE 28 EAST, GLADES COUNTY, UNIT 5, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR Motorcycles 3030 RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT, good, $2500 or best offer. feet to the East right-of-way line of FLORIDA, SUBJECT TO AN EASE- ranty. $4500. PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1006.147, 784.048(1)(d), 1006.09(6), and Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035 (239)657-2711 State Road No. 29; thence S 03º47’ E, MENT OVER THE WEST 30 FEET PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES(S) 104, PUB- (863)467-5823 REAL CLEAN CAR $2000. along said road right-of-way line, a 1006.07(2) F.S. (863)673-4851 THEREOF. LIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, F150-1998 New Motor, New distance of 650.0 feet to the Northwest FLORIDA corner of Lot 31 and the Point-of-Be- has been fi led against you and your are CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 1006.147, 784.048(1)(d), 1006.09(6), Tires, Runs Great $5000 Street Address: 4505 SPRING VIEW and 1006.07(2) F.S. Boats 3005 FORD MUSTANG Select - ginning; thence continue S 03º47’ E, required to serve a copy of your written CIRCLE, PORT LABELLE, FLORIDA must sell if you were previ- OBO (863)763-7174 along said road right-of-way line, a defenses, if any, to it, on Marshall C. 33935 distance of 75.0 feet to the Southwest Watson, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without ously interested please call cost, at the Offi ce of the Superintendent of Schools. AIR BOAT - 13.5’ Big O, Fiber- FORD F-250 1983 - Diesel, corner of Lot 29; thence N 86º38’ E a whose address is 1800 NW 49th Street, Any person claiming an interest in the again great on gas auto- distance of 400.0 feet to the Southeast Suite 120, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 on surplus from the sale, if any, other glass, 220 continental grnd a/c, 4spd, runs great, in corner of Lot 29, thence N 03º47’ W a or before January 9, 2009, a date within EXCUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule established the policy for homeless stu- matic $2500/neg. than the property owner as of the dents. pwr motor. Composite Prop. Okeechobee $1200/or best distance of 75.0 feet to the Northeast is within thirty (30) days after the fi rst date of the lis pendens, must fi le a Sports Vehicles/ (863)763-0380 corner of Lot 31; thence S 86º38’ W, a publication of this Notice in the GLADES $4500 (863)946-0635 offer. (863)697-3865 claim within sixty (60) days after the STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will create no ATVs 3035 (863)697-9521 distance of 400.0 feet to the Point-of- COUNTY DEMOCRATE and fi le the origi- sale. Beginning nal with the Clerk of this Court either be- additional district economic impact in excess of $100.00 except for the costs of AIR BOAT-STOSSELL HULL, TOOL BOX - fi berglass, A-1 printing and distributions. KIA RIO- 02- Needs motor, condition, asking $100 fore service on Plaintiffs attorney or WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Decked over, with trailer, as ARCTIC CAT 50CC ATV 2005 - 84k, automatic, good condi- Together with a security interest in that immediately thereafter; otherwise a de- Court this 4th day of Dec., 2008. is, no motor or prop $3000 (863)675-1690 certain 1998 Redman Homes Limited fault will be entered against you for the LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Board Meeting Good Condition $900. tion $1500 OBO 16x76 Mobile Homes, serial number relief demanded in the complaint. Room, 475 E. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter OBO (863)763-7174 BARBARA S. BUTLER as the matter may be heard on January 13, 2009. (863)763-3606 (863)447-5061/Pt. St. Lucie FLA14613498. In accordance with the Americans with By: /s/ D. HAMMOND Sport Utility 4055 Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) disabled As Deputy Clerk LANDAU - 16 Ft., Aluminum, and commonly known as: persons who, because of their Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with information re- DIRT BIKES - YAMAHA PW80, OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SU- garding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or as soon thereafter for a Flat bottom. 30 hp Yamaha. disabilities need special accommodation This notice is provided pursuant to Ad- Like new. Under 50 hrs. Gar- PREME 1991 - Tinted win- 4145 STATE ROAD 29 S., to participate in this proceeding should lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publi- Center Console. Electric. CHEVY BLAZER ‘96 - 4X4, V6, ministrative Order No. 2.065. cation of this notice. age kept. In time for Christ- dows, auto. A/c, alloy whls. LABELLE, FL 33935 contact the Senior Deputy Clerk Adminis- In accordance with the Americans with start. $2500 (267)574-9661 2 dr, looks good. $2500 Sell tration whose Post Offi ce is located at mas. $600. (863)634-4151 new tires runs great Disabilities Act, if you are a person Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head, a or Trade (863)467-4650 at public sale, to the highest and best the Lee County Justice Center, Room with a disability who needs any ac- Pontoon Boat- 20’, trl, motor, $1200/or best offer. bidder, for cash, on the second fl oor, 3112, 1700 MONROE STREET, FT. Rule Development Workshop will be held at a time and date to be advertised in DIRT BIKES - YAMAHA PW80, commodation in order to participate in the future. power inverter, lights, live (863)675-5090 Chevy Suburban 4x4-1998- in the front of the clerk’s offi ce, at the MYERS, FL 33901, Telephone this proceeding, you are entitled, at no Like new. Under 50 hrs. Gar- Hendry County Courthouse, LaBelle, (239) 335-2299 or 1 (800) 955-8771 well, $3500 neg. or Trade Leather interior, Burgundy & cost to you, to provisions of certain Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule is to re- age kept. Great for beginner. Police Impounds for Sale! 94 Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on December (TDD) or 1 (800) 955-8770 Via FL Relay assistance. Please contact the court (863) 610-0521 Gold, 3rd seat, Rear A/C 31, 2008. Service, no later than 5 days prior to the quest, in writing, a hearing. The request shall be submitted to the Superintendent $600. (863)634-4151 Honda Accord $500! 94 VW Administrator at 25 East Hickpocehee, of Schools, in writing, within 21 days after publication of this notice. The request $3750. (863)634-0512 DATED: December 3, 2008. Court date. LaBelle, FL 33935, Phone No. TRI HULL OCEAN BOAT ‘- Jetta $700! for listings call WITNESS my hand the seal of this shall specify how the person requesting the public hearing would be affected by HONDA 126M, 1985 3 wheel- (941) 335-2299 within 2 working days the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affect- Merc OB, 33hp engine, ask- (800)366-9813 Ext 9271. FORD BRONCO II 1992 - V6, BARBARA S. BUTLER Court the 5th day of December, 2008 of your receipt of this notice or plead- er, mint cond. $600/neg. or AS CLERK OF THE COURT ed persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on the issues under ing $800 or best offer AC, black W/grey interior. ing; if you are hearing impaired, call consideration. trade for canoe of same PONTIAC GRAND AM ‘92 - By: /S/ S. Hammond Joe Flint 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are (863)801-1666 Runs Great $1500/or best Deputy Clerk As Clerk of the Court voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 cond. Call 239-961-3157 very low miles, good condi- In accordance with the Americans With By Jennifer Bevis Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public records offer. (863)801-3174 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services). submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writ- tion, $2000 (863)261-4781 Disabilities Act, persons with As Deputy Clerk 303275 CN 12/11,18/08 Campers/RVs 3010 KAWASAKI BAYOU 2001 - FORD EXPEDITION XLT 2001 disabilities needing a special accom- 303510 GCD 12/11,18/08 ing, to the Superintendent of Schools. modation to participate in this pro- Green, 2WD, runs good SATURN 1995 - 4 CYLINDER, - All power, Ice cold A/C, Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially no- RUNS AND DRIVES GOOD , ceeding should court Administration at COLE CHEY 1997 - POP- $1000. (863)801-3459 Cloth interior. Runs great. telephone number (863) 675-5217, NOTICE ticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The (863)824-6181 GREAT ON GAS $1700. $3500 (863)763-8027 not later than seven (7) days prior to School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule. UP,12FT,REF,HEAT,AC,FRT (863)673-4851 the proceeding. If hearing impaired, Notice is hereby given that on CGO BIN,SLEEPS 7 $2500. POLARIS 300 HAWKEYE (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or Voice (V) 12/20/2008 at 11:00 AM at FORT Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this process, please (863)467-0164 TOYOTA CELICA 1995 - 5 Utility Trailers 4065 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay KNOX SELF STORAGE, 1025 Com- notify the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 674-464 2 or at the Hendry County 2006 - Papers included Service. merce Drive, LaBelle, FL, Courthouse, LaBelle, Florida 33935 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or work- spd., All electric. A/C. $900 shop. HOLIDAY RAMBLER - One $3500/neg. (305)773-4023 303196 CN 12/11,18/08 863-675-1025, the undersigned, FORT La Belle (863)610-2256 KNOX SELF STORAGE, will sell at Pub- bedroom/bath travel trailer. ENCLOSED CAR TRAILER - lic Sale by competitive bidding, the Notice: If the School Board adopts the proposed rule, one certifi ed copy of the pro- 2007, 20x8, excellent condi- Public Notice 5005 posed rule shall be fi led in the Offi ce of the Superintendent of School pursuant to Has gas/electric. in good POLARIS 50CC ATV 2005 - Public Notice 5005 personal property heretofore stored Classic Cars 4015 tion, $4500 (863)517-2944 with the undersigned by: 120.54(3)(e), F.S. working condition. call for Good condition $900. 302554 CN 12/4,11,18 CB 12/18/08 details. $1700 (863)763-3606 Jane Coakley - 407 ENCLOSED TRAILER - 2006 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED (863)447-6304 CHEVY NOVA, ‘69 - runs Haulmark, single axle, upper Misc. items POLARIS SCRAMBLER 2000 - great, $4500 or best offer. Richard Lacosse - 10 JAYCO JAYFEATHER 2007 - vent & inside lights, $2500. Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Misc. items Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Blown engine, Great for parts 863-634-4933 (863)634-2303 Calvin O’Bannon - 512 33 Ft., Solar tinted windows. $200. (863)634-8007 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - Misc. items NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - Super slide w/awning. 15btu HAULMARK 2006 Enclosed cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate Rachel Partin - D-18 cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate air. Elec. jack. TV VCR DVD POLARIS SCRAMBLER 2000 - Four Wheel number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- Misc. items number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- Drive 4035 Trailer - $2000/or best of- sessed are as follows: Dennis Calvert - D-18 sessed are as follows: Surround. Many other ex- Starter in excellent working fer. (863)357-6140 Misc. items tra’s. Just add food & cloth- condition $50. (863)610-1089 CERT. NAME IN Teresa Hallback - 18 CERT. NAME IN ing. Like new! Garage kept. (863)259-7472 FORD F150- 2000, 5 spd ext NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Misc. items NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1251 2006 1-25-44-32-A00-0110-0000 OSCAR PALMER, JR. & 303561 CGS 12/11,18/08 1494 2006 1-36-44-32-A00-0183-0000 Caminito Fond-Rose $18,900 Call 863-946-9138 cab, runs great, $5000 Price TRAILER TIRES & RIMS (4) ESPERANZA PALMER SANDRAIL 2005 - 1600 cc negotiable (863)634-1556 Size 530-12. $40 The North one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the SANDPIPER - 2002, 30 ft 5th NOTICE VW,Red w Crome Engine, (863)946-3822 The South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the AUCTION on Friday, Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 36, Township 44 Wheel, 2 slide outs,great JEEP LARADO- 4 Wheel Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section25, Township 44 December 12, 2008 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. SUBJECT to an easement for an ac- lights, Labelle $3500/or best South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. SUBJECT to an easement for an ac- cess road over the East 30 feet thereof. SUBJECT to an easement for a drainage ca- shape ready to go $5000 offer. (305)773-4023 La- Drive,1998 Excellent cond. UTILITY TRAILER - 7’x16’, at 9:00 a.m. at 1233 N.W. Avenue L, cess road of the East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Lot 1147, MONTURA RANCH Belle Glade, Florida nal over the North 30 feet thereof. ALSO known as Tract 4051, MONTURA RANCH (863)447-5456 belle high miles, 4 dr, boat hitch. $600 or best offer. ESTATES, an unrecorded subdivision. ESTATES, an unrecorded subdivision. $2500 Firm (863)467-6469 (863)612-6575 Property of Rokela Russell: TRAIL-LITE BANTAM ‘99 - STORM 250 R- Looks and Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Stove, 2 mattresses, bike, couch, air Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Kitchen & Bathroom, 26’ runs good, comes with sec- LaBelle - Hunting Jeep runs or Vans 4070 conditioner, TV, and misc. items. w/Fold Out Ends. Asking ond one for parts $650. OBO for parts. $600. For more in- All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. $4000 (863)467-0031 (863)430-6987 formation call 302757 SUN 12/4,11/08 239-229-2974. ECONOLINE 250 1987 - Lad- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described YAHAMA DIRTBIKE-2006 in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Fifth Wheels 3012 der Racks. Good work van. Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in TTR-125, used very little, Golf Carts 4037 $1200 or trade pickup of = the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. great cond. Big Wheel, $350 amount. (863)467-2609 Dated this 19th day of November, 2008 . Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER - 14’, in extras. (863)763-5229 Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler dual axle, new tires, wood EZ GO - Used, Good condition, FORD E350 Econoline 14’ box Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court fl oors, mount, $700 charger, $900 or best offer. truck (2000) $3500 obo Hendry County, Florida Hendry County, Florida (863)763-3707 (863)697-1350 (863)673-1226 or 675-8946 302638 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 302678 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 10 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 11, 2008

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWEN- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, TIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED FOR HENDRY COUNTY, IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE Case #2008-CA-000422 FLORIDA Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes CIVIL ACTION Case No. 08-943-CA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - SUBMITTED BY: R. Scott Cooper DATE: 1/13/09 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certifi cateholders of cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certifi cates, Series 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 FIRST BANK f/k/a FIRST BANK OF number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- SUBJECT AREA: 339 Homeless Students 2006-OPT5, sessed are as follows: Plaintiff, number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- CLEWISTON, sessed are as follows: a Florida banking institution EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the policy for vs Plaintiff CERT. NAME IN homeless students. John S. Bailey a/k/a John Bailey and H.F. Huff a/k/a Helen Huff; Option One Mort- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED gage Corporation CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED vs 1321 2006 1-26-44-32-A00-0189-0000 JOHN C. GOODMAN & CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1001.42, 1001.43, 1003.01(12), and 1003.21 Defendants HELEN B. GOODMAN F.S.; The McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act U.S.C. §§11431-11436; Title 2281 2006 4-10-43-29-020-2054-0030 Paul G. Will & Ruth M. Will

ELINA E. RORIGUEZ a/k/a ELENA I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 20 U.S.C. NOTICE OF ACTION FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS-PROPERTY The South one-half of the East one-half of the North one-half of the Southwest one- §§6311-6315; and The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 U.S.C. RODRIGUEZ, UNKNOWN TENANT(S), Lot 3, Block 2054, PORT LABELLE UNIT 2, a subdivision according to the plat JOSE A. OLIVERA, AND JOSE ADORNO, quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 26, §§1400 et. seq. TO: H.F. Huff a/k/a Helen Huff; ADDRESS UNKNOWN BUT WHOSE LAST KNOWN Township 44 South, Range 32 East. Hendry County, Florida. SUBJECT to an ease- ADDRESS IS: 875 Cemetery Road, Labelle, FL 33935 thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 60, Public Records of Hendry County, Defendants Florida. ment for ingress egress and utilities over and across the East 30 feet thereof, Also CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 1001.41, 1001.42, 1003.01(12), and known as Lot 267, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, an unrecorded subdivision. 1003.21 F.S. Residence unknown, if living, including any unknown spouse of said Defendants, if either has remarried and if either or both of said Defendants are dead, their re- Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. NOTICE OF ACTION Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE - PROPERTY Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without spective unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, and Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. cost, at the Offi ce of the Superintendent of Schools. trustees, and all other persons claiming by, through, under or against the named All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. TO DEFENDANT, JOSE ADORNO, and Defendant(s); and the aforementioned named Defendant(s) and such of the afore- All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. EXCUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule established the policy for homeless stu- mentioned unknown Defendants and such of the aforementioned unknown Defen- ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CON- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described CERN: dents. dants as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise not sui juris. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Fourth Tuesday in YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will create no YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced to foreclose a Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Fourth Tuesday in additional district economic impact in excess of $100.00 except for the costs of mortgage on the following real property, lying and being and situated in Hendry the month of November, which is the 25th day of November, 2008. foreclose on the following property in Dated this 8th day of October, 2008. Hendry County, Florida: the month of November, which is the 25th day of November, 2008. printing and distributions. County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: Dated this 8th day of October, 2008. LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Board Meeting THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER LY- Barbara S. Butler The East one-half (1/2) of the East one- Clerk of Circuit Court half (1/2) of the North one-half (1/2) Barbara S. Butler Room, 475 E. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter ING NORTH AND EAST OF JACK’S BRANCH AND THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF THE Clerk of Circuit Court as the matter may be heard on January 13, 2009. EAST 731.24 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUAR- Hendry County, Florida of the Northeast one-fourth (1/4) of the 302669 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 Northeast one-fourth (1/4) of the Hendry County, Florida TER, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, Southeast one-fourth (1/4) of Section 302654 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with information re- FLORIDA AND THE WEST 20 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE 27, Township 44 South, Range 32 garding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or as soon thereafter for a NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER EXCEPT THE NORTH 20 East, Hendry County Florida, subject to lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publi- FEET THEREOF AND THE NORTH 25 FEET OF THE WEST 20 FEET OF THE an easement for ingress, egress and cation of this notice. NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST utilities over and across the East 30 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS QUARTER, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, HENDRY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED feet thereof. Also known as Lot No: AUDIT SERVICES FOR HENDRY COUNTY Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head, a COUNTY, FLORIDA; 248 in Montura Ranch Estates, and Rule Development Workshop will be held at a time and date to be advertised in Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes unrecorded subdivision. RFP No. 2009-09 the future. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS FOLLOWS: Opening Date and Time: January 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - Together with a double wide 1994 Cre- Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule is to re- THE NORTH 20 FEET OF THE SOUTH 40 FEET OF THE EAST 731.24 FEET OF THE cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate sent mobile home with ID No.: The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is soliciting proposals quest, in writing, a hearing. The request shall be submitted to the Superintendent NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- 146M8356A and 146M8356B, Title from qualifi ed Auditing Firms. of Schools, in writing, within 21 days after publication of this notice. The request 43 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA; sessed are as follows: No.: 66214985 and 66214984, RP shall specify how the person requesting the public hearing would be affected by No.: R0586370 and R0586371. In order to be considered, submittals must be received by the Board of County Com- the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affect- TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR IRRIGATION PIPELINE, PUMP SITE AND CERT. NAME IN missioners at the C.E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Offi ce) in the Hendry County Courthouse ed persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on the issues under ELECTRIC SERVICE AS FOLLOWS: NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Parcel ID No.: Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by January 5, 2009 at 2:00 consideration. 1870 2006 1-21-43-34-040-000G-0030 Harry Lee Preston, Jr. 1-32-44-27-A00-0208.0000 p.m., at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF one or more witnesses. Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public records THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 28 Lot 3, block G, HARLEM ADDITION NO 8, PHASE ONE, according to the plat thereof has been fi led against you and you are submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writ- EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 31 MINUTES recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 136 and 137, Public Records of Hendry County, required to serve a copy of your writ- A copy of the Instructions and RFP Documents can be obtained from Hendry ing, to the Superintendent of Schools. 50 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER- Florida. ten defenses, if any, to it on JODIE R. County Administration Department, located at 165 S. Lee St., LaBelle, Florida (for NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 519.80 FEET TO THE POINT-OF-BEGIN- SNOW, ESQUIRE, Plaintiff’s attorney, pick up), Post Offi ce Box 2340, LaBelle, Florida 33975 (mailing address), or by call- Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially no- NING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST A DIS- Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. whose address is: McGahee & Perez, ing (863) 675-5220 or (863) 983-1585. ticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The TANCE OF 246.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 50 Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. PL, 417 W. Sugarland Hwy., Clewis- School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule. SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 17.0 FEET TO THE CENTER OF JACK’S ton, Florida 33440, on or before Janu- This solicitation does not commit the Board of County Commissioners to award any BRANCH; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST UP All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. ary 5, 2009, and fi le the original with contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFP, or Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this process, please THE CENTER OF JACK’S BRANCH, A DISTANCE OF 49.79 FEET; THENCE SOUTH the Clerk of this court either before to contract for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all sub- notify the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 674-464 2 or at the Hendry County 89 DEGREES 31 MINTUES 50 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 37.00 FEET; Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or mittals received as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in its entirety Courthouse, LaBelle, Florida 33935 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or work- THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, immediately thereafter, otherwise a this RFP, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. shop. 206.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST A Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in Default will be entered against you for DISTANCE OF 10.0 FEET TO THE POINT-OF-BEGINNING; TOGETHER WITH AN the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. the relief demanded in the Complaint Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug/Smoke Free Work Notice: If the School Board adopts the proposed rule, one certifi ed copy of the pro- EASEMENT FOR THE IRRIGATION PIPE-LINE AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE OVER Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. of Petition. Place. posed rule shall be fi led in the Offi ce of the Superintendent of School pursuant to AND ACROSS THE WEST 10 FEET OF THE EAST OF THE EAST 529.80 FEET OF 303338 CB/CN 12/11,18/08 120.54(3)(e), F.S. THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST Barbara S. Butler DATED this the 20th day of Nov., 2008 302551 CN 12/4,11,18 CB 12/18/08 QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST. Clerk of Circuit Court Hendry County, Florida THE HONORABLE BARBARA S. BUTLER more commonly known as 875 Cemetery Road, Labelle, FL 33935. 302676 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 As Clerk of the Court. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED This action has been fi led against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, upon SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 301788 CGS 11/27;12/4,11,18/08 Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes whose address is 10004 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 12, Tampa, FL 33618, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED within thirty (30) days after the fi rst publication of this notice and fi le the original 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 - cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate with the clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immedi- Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate ately there after; other wise a default will be entered against you for the relieft de- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 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- sessed are as follows: manded in the Complaint. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN sessed are as follows: WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 20th day of 2008. AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate CIVIL ACTION CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED BARBARA S. BUTLER sessed are as follows: CASE NO. 2007-858CA NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Circuit and County Courts 2255 2006 4-10-43-29-020-2039-0030 Mercedes L. Haye 1641 2006 1-31-44-33-A00-0411-0000 Maureen Small By: Deputy Clerk CERT. NAME IN CITIMORTGAGE, INC., 302437 CGS 12/4,11/08 Plaintiff Lot 3,. Block 2039, PORT LABELLE UNIT 2, a subdivision according to the plat The South one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of the NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED vs. thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 60, Public Record of Hendry County, Flor- Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 31, Township 44 1359 2006 1-27-44-32-A00-0112-0000 RED-HEAD DREAMS HOLDINGS, INC ROBERT BEARSE, et al, ida. South, Range 33 East, Hendry County, Florida. SUBJECT to an easement for an ac- Defendant(s) cess road of the East 30 feet thereof, and Subject to an easement for a drainage ca- The South one-half of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the South- Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. nal of the South 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 6049, MONTURA RANCH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, west one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 27, Township 44 South, Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. ESTATES, an unrecorded subdivision. FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. SUBJECT to an easement for an access NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED File No.: 2008-CP-175 FORECLOSURE SALE road of the East 30 feet thereof and SUBJECT to right -of-way of State Road 833, as 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. IN RE: ESTATE OF existing. Also known as Lot 634, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES. JAMES P. PRICE, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale 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. in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. dated November 13, 2008 and entered (Summary Administration) in Case No. 2007-858CA of the Circuit Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Tuesday in Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Cir- 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 All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: cuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida You are hereby notifi ed that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered wherein CITIMORTGAGE, INC., is the Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described Barbara S. Butler the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. in the estate of JAMES P. PRICE, deceased, File Number 2008 -CP-175 by the in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Plaintiff and ROBERT BEARSE; TRICIA Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of BEARSE; are the Defendants, I will sell Clerk of Circuit Court Dated this 19th day of November, 2009. Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Tuesday in Hendry County, Florida which is 312 N.W. 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972; that the decedent’s the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. to the highest and best bidder for cash date of death was February 9, 2008; that the total value of the estate is at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE 302662 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 Barbara S. Butler Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. Clerk of Circuit Court $18,000.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been as- CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE signed by such order are: SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE Hendry County, Florida Barbara S. Butler HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION 302672 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 Clerk of Circuit Court NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NAME ADDRESS Hendry County, Florida BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 Alan Lindner 685 S.E. 25 Street AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI- 302647 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Okeechobee, FL 34974 DA at 11:00 AM, on the 17th day of NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Jeffrey Price 2325 N.W. Fork Road December, 2008, the following de- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT JULIAN MARY ANDERSON, holder of the follow- Stuart, FL 34994 scribed property as set forth in said Fi- Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Jay Price 36 Island Park nal Judgment: ing certifi cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The cer- Public Notice 5005 Public Notice 5005 tifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it New York, NY 11558 was assessed are as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - Jerrold Price 31283 Kendale Road LOT 25, BLOCK 2280, OF PORT LA- cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate Lewes, DE 19958 BELLE UNIT 8, A SUBDIVISION AC- CERT. NAME IN number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: PUBLIC NOTICE CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, sessed are as follows: NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands BY THE CLERK RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full 131, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF 1624 2001 1-22-44-32-010-0049-0080 REV. JEREMIAH C. DUGGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TIMS TOWING CERT. NAME IN payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must fi le their claims & RECOVERY gives Notice of Foreclo- HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA. NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Lot 8, Block 49, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, FIRST SUBDIVISION, according to with this Court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND sure of Lien and intent to sell these ve- 2242 2006 4-10-43-29-010-2033-0150 Vincent R. Cordaro & Janet L. Cordaro THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. A/K/A 9031 PENNY CIRCLE the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38, and 39, Public Records of FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA hicles on 12/26/2008, 10:00 am at 74 Hendry County, Florida. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. S. INDUSTRIAL LOOP, LABELLE, FL LA BELLE, FL 33935 Lot 15, Block 2033, PORT LABELLE UNIT 1, a subdivision according to the plat CIVIL DIVISION NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED CASE NUMBER 08-651 CA 33935, pursuant to subsection 713.78 Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 50, Public Records of Hendry County, TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS of the Florida Statutes. TIMS TOWING Any person claiming an interest in the Florida. BARRED. surplus from the sale, if any, other Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. OFELIA OTERO, & RECOVERY reserves the right to ac- The date of fi rst publication of this Notice is October 30th, 2008. cept or reject any and/or all bids. than the property owner as of the date Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Plaintiff All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. vs of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Attorney for Personal Representative: within sixty (60) days after the sale. PILAR HOME DEVELOPERS, INC. a Flori- 1996 Ford Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described Janice B. Richardson, Esq. for the fi rm da Corporation, and BEATRIZ DJEBEL- 1FTCR10X5TUB41441 WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Harvin, Harvin & Pinnock, LLP Court on November 18, 2008. in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, LI PEREZ, et al 1993 Jeep Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday 900 East Ocean Blvd., Suite 210-B Stuart, Florida 34994 Defendant 1J4FT68S8PL523604 Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described 772-286-3630 Telephone Barbara S. Butler in the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. 1996 Plymouth Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, 772-286-6166 Facsimile 1P3EJ46COTN232455 Clerk of the Circuit Court Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Tuesday in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant Florida Bar No. 0036403 to a Final Judgment entered in the 303198 CN 12/11/08 Barbara S. Butler the month of January, which is the 25th day of January, 2009. Personal Representative: By: /S/ D. Hammond Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. above styled cause now pending in Clerk of Circuit Court Jerrold Price said court, that I will sell to the highest Deputy Clerk 31283 Kendale Road, Lewes, DE 19958 **See Americans with Disabilities Act Hendry County, Florida and best bidder for cash at Hendry 302637 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 Barbara S. Butler 302883 ON 12/4,11/08 In accordance with the Americans with Clerk of Circuit Court County, Florida on December 31, 2008 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Disabilities Act, persons needing a spe- Hendry County, Florida at 11:00 a.m., in front of the offi ce of The Area Housing Commission of Cle- cial accommodation to participate in this 302657 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 the Clerk of the Circuit Court (being the wiston, LaBelle and Hendry County will proceeding should contact the Deputy NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED second fl oor hallway of the Adminis- hold the Regular Monthly Meeting on Court Administrator whose offi ce is lo- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED tration Building, Hendry County Court- Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 5:00 cated at Lee County Justice Center, Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED house) corner of Highway 29 and 80, P.M. at The Greentree South Commu- Room 3112, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes LaBelle, Hendry County, Florida, the nity Center at LaBelle, Florida, Hendry Myers, Florida 33901, telephone number NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes following described property: County. (813) 335-2299; 1-800-955-8771 cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MALBEC II, LLC, holder of the following certifi - The purpose of the meeting is to conduct (TDD), or 1-800-955-8770 (v), via Flori- number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- 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 Lots 9 and 10, Block 46, MONTURA the general business and consider any da Relay Service, not later than seven (7) sessed are as follows: cate, has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- RANCH ESTATES FIRST SUBDIVI- other matter that may be brought be- days prior to this proceeding. number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was as- sessed are as follows: SION, according to the Plat thereof, as fore the Housing Commission. Any 301567 CN 12/4,11/08 CERT. NAME IN sessed are as follows: recorded in Plat Book 3, at Pages person or persons wishing to appeal NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED CERT. NAME IN 37,38 and 39 of the Public Records of any decision made at such meeting 1366 2006 1-27-44-32-A00-0158-0000 Elina E. Rodriguez CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Hendry County, Florida. must ensure that a verbatim record is NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2110 2006 3-01-43-34-010-0360-0100 Smith Properties City Walk, LLC Property Address: 229 N. Isora Street made upon which the appeal is to be The South one-half of the East one-half of the South one-half of the Northeast one- 2111 2006 3-01-43-34-010-0360-0101 Smith Properties City Walk, LLC Montura Ranches, Clewiston, Florida, based. quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 27, Lots 32 & 33, inclusive, in Block 360 of General plan of Clewiston, Florida as re- a/k/a N. Jinette Street, Clewiston, Flori- The meeting will include any business Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement Lots 30 & 31, inclusive, in Block 360 of General plan of Clewiston, Florida as re- vised September 7, 1937, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, da before the “Hendry County Non-Profi t for ingress and egress and utilities over and across the East 30 feet thereof. Also vised September 7, 1937, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Pages 71 thru 78, inclusive, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Parcel: 1 32 44 220100046007.0 Housing, Inc.” known as Lot 53 of Montura Ranch Estates, unrecorded. Pages 71 thru 78, inclusive, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. 303523 CB CGS 12 11 08 Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Dated Dec. 4, 2008. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Barbara S. Butler All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Clerk of Circuit Court All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described By: /S/ Hammond Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, As Deputy Clerk in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Fourth Tuesday in Attorney for Plaintiff Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Tuesday in Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of November, which is the 25th day of November, 2008. DREW S. SHERIDAN, P.A. the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. the month of January, which is the 8th day of January, 2009. Dated this 8th day of October, 2008. 7765 S.W. 87th Avenue, Suite 102 Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. Dated this 19th day of November, 2008. Miami, Florida 33173 Barbara S. Butler Tel. (305) 596-3368 Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler Clerk of Circuit Court Fax (305) 596-3355 Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court Hendry County, Florida [email protected] Hendry County, Florida Hendry County, Florida 302673 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 303482 CGS 12/11,18/08 302649 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 302675 CGS 12/11,18,25/08 1/1/09 FWC approves Gulf gag and FWC Commissioners receive red grouper rule changes update on the Everglades Recreational anglers FWC’s action will make Flori- some fi sh to anglers and helps da gag grouper rules in state wa- August rains creating large areas of relatively wildlife through spotlight surveys allowed to harvest ters consistent with the interim reduce the overall impacts of the deep water. throughout the year to establish federal regulations. produce dangerous This situation generates enor- more red grouper in mous stress on wildlife. a baseline behavior for normal The new rules establish a two- new gag grouper restrictions,” conditions for fi sh-per-person recreational daily The FWC has developed high- to dry conditions,” Collins said. Gulf state waters and low-water closing criteria for bag limit for gag grouper within said Rodney Barreto, chairman of wildlife “This data is crucial to deter- the fi ve-grouper aggregate limit in the Everglades and Francis S. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Taylor, Holey Land and Roten- mine when it is appropriate to Conservation Commission on Gulf state waters, and prohibit the the FWC. The Florida Fish and Wild- recreational harvest of gag grou- berger wildlife management ar- reopen the area.” Thursday approved rule amend- life Conservation Commission per from Gulf state waters from eas (WMAs). ments for gag grouper in Gulf of These rules will take effect on (FWC) heard a report from staff Commissioner Ronald Feb. 1 through March 31. on water and wildlife issues in The presence of humans dur- Mexico state waters that are con- ing these times increases stress Bergeron leads the Commission Another new FWC rule in- Jan. 1. the Everglades on Wednesday, sistent with interim regulations in creases the recreational daily bag levels and mortality for wildlife on Everglades issues and in Oc- Gulf federal waters. Dec. 3, at its meeting in Key limit for red grouper in Gulf state through human interaction. tober brought together a team In addition, the FWC approved More information on grouper West. High-water levels concentrate waters from one fi sh per person During the August rains from consisting of the South Florida a rule amendment to allow Flori- to two. wildlife in small areas, causing da recreational anglers to harvest management is available online Tropical Storm Fay, 20 inches of disease outbreaks, increased Water Management District, the The FWC is taking this action water fell throughout the Ever- more red grouper in Gulf state now because a recent stock as- parasites and malnutrition be- glades drainage basin, causing Miccosukee Tribe, the U.S. Army waters. sessment concluded that the Gulf at MyFWC.com/marine/grouper/ cause of a limited food supply. Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and A recent stock assessment in- red grouper stock has recovered some dangerous conditions for During times of low water, dicated that Gulf gag grouper are enough to allow an increase in index.htm. wildlife in the Everglades . the risk of muck fi res increases Wildlife Service, the Department The Everglades encompass undergoing overfi shing (excessive harvest levels, and it is expected and internal combustion engines of Transportation, the Depart- harvesting pressure), and harvest that the recreational red grou- approximately one-half of its his- can be a hazard. ment of the Interior and the Flori- levels must be reduced. per bag limit in Gulf federal wa- newszap.com torical area, which magnifi es im- Chuck Collins, FWC’s South Interim federal regulations to ters will be increased to two fi sh Free Speech Free Ads pacts from heavy rainfall storms, Region director, presented the da Department of Environmental address this situation will be im- sometime in 2009. Sell it quick with such as occurred with Fay. criteria for high- and low-water Protection to help devise a plan “The improvement in red Because drainage patterns closure for the Everglades and plemented in Gulf waters beyond to reduce water levels during nine nautical miles offshore of grouper abundance in the Gulf an online classified ad! also have been altered, these Taylor WMAs. Florida in January. gives us a chance to ‘give back’ conditions can persist for weeks, “Our staff collects data on emergency high-water events. Thursday, December 11, 2008 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 11 School briefs Central Elementary side Elementary an awesome with Uniform Pants day, Kinder- grades K-5. Students must be ac- Two winners will be selected. est events that are coming up, performance called Once Upon gartens Christmas Concert will be companied by an Adult. Student Thank you your daily lunch menu, messag- School A Christmas, Friday, Dec. 5. Stu- in the Cafeteria beginning at 6:30 admission price is $5.00, there Third, fourth, and fi fth grade es from your teacher, and a lot Upcoming Schedule: dents were excited to hear songs p.m. We look forward to seeing is no charge for parents. Silent students would like to thank ev- more just by logging on to www. Dec. 19: Hurricane Make- such as Jingle Bells, Rudolph the you there. Auction will be from 6 p.m. to eryone that bought candles from hendry-schools.org, then click Up Day - Last Day for Students, Red-nosed Reindeer, Feliz Navi- Wednesday, Dec. 17 is Red 7:15p.m. Bring your children out them to help raise money for their schools, then you can choose Teachers, and Staff before Winter dad, Deck the Halls, and hear the shirt with Uniform pants day. for a night of fun and get some upcoming fi eld trips. Eastside Elementary. Break story The Night Before Christ- Thursday, Dec. 18 is Jingle Bell Christmas shopping done all at Upcoming Events: Dec. 20 - Jan. 4: Winter mas. Day, and Friday, Dec. 19 is Santa one time. Hot Dogs and other Now to Dec. 12: Santa’s Westside Elementary Break Just a Reminder Hat Day with Jeans. refreshments will be sold at the Workshop will be held in the Me- Jan. 5 and Jan. 6: Teacher Santa’s Workshop will be here Recorders event. dia Center School Professional Day at Eastside until Friday, Dec. 12. Mrs. Debbie Gwynn is selling Christmas Concert Dec. 12: Safety Patrol Mem- Westside Elementary is having Jan. 7: Students return back Also, Friday, Dec. 12 will be the recorders in Music for 4th and 5th Kindergarten students will be bers are having a Christmas a concert on Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. for to school Safety Patrol Christmas Dance grade students. The cost of the decorating T-shirts for their 18th Dance in the Cafeteria all Westside Students. We would in the Cafeteria from 6 p.m. to recorder is $5. Annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 16: Our Kindergarten love to have you or someone from Eastside Elementary 9 p.m. Student admission is $5 Christmas Dance and Si- Dec. 12. CHS National Honor So- Christmas Concert will be held in the newspaper come and cover and Parents get in free. All stu- lent Auction ciety Students will help students the Cafeteria the event. It is being called a song School dents must be accompanied by Eastside Elementary’s Safety decorate their shirts at school. Dec. 22: Winter Break begins and a slice. People can come and CHS Drama Club an Adult. Monday, Dec. 15 will Patrol is sponsoring a Christmas Dec. 16 is the Christmas Concert. Monday listen to the music and for $2.00 Students from the Clewiston be Green Uniform Shirt Day (you Dance and Silent Auction on Fri- It will be held in the Cafeteria. Parents please note have a slice of pizza, a drink, and High School Drama Club gave must wear Uniform pants), Tues- day, Dec. 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a drawing for our Don’t forget, you can check a bag of chips. All are welcome to students from Eastside and West- day, Dec. 16 is Christmas Shirt The dance is for all students in Christmas Stocking Give-a-way. our Eastside Web-site for the lat- come and enjoy to festivities. Clewiston Middle School Honor Roll First Grading cho, Tamika Cooke, Casey Craw- Mederos, Belkis Mejia, Kimberly Ashley Harper, Mark Herrera, lie, Heydi Bonilla, Savannah Bow- Moore, Daniel Moreno, Shamarria ford, Ryan Garcia, Caitlin Jarvis, Mesa, Rachel Morrell, Breanna Jayla Lawson, Estefania Leon, ers, Lorenzo Boyd, Keneesha Morrison, Clem Nealy, Juanisha Period/2008-2009 Rontavius Lane, Jasmine Leiva, Nealy, Victoria Ortiz, Nicholas Christina Leyva, Maria Molina, Bradford, Scarlett Cabrera,Felipe Norton, Miguel Perera, Joseline Joshua Martinez, Corrina Meister, Pacheco, Alexandra Padron, Jor- Nancy Morales-Velasquez, Maria Carrillo, Tyler Clemmons, Darius Perez, Rosbeli Perez, Mandi Perry, The following sixth grade stu- Maria Mendoza, Chase Pascher, dan Pencarinha, Shaina Penny, Orozco, Mindy Paniagua, Andrew Cohen, Ednisha Cottman, Court- Dariel Pike, Page Purvis, Shatwala dents were named to the “A” Hon- Sara Perez, Luis Rosquete, Adam Amado Perez, Juan Pujol, Victor Patrick, Cristina Pena, Zachary ney Crawford, Erin Drake, Syd- Putmon, Stephanie Quinones, or Roll for the fi rst grading period Rudd, De’Marcus Terry, Katherine Reyes, Victoria Rice, Leticia Rico, Pencarinha, Dahlia Perez, Jessica ney Duckstein, Lianet Escobar, Christopher Resendiz,Lauren of the year. Valencia, Adrian Vera, Cynthia Kayla Rosen, Margarita Salinas, Radcliffe, Leonel Ramirez, Victor Lorena Espinoza, Jasmine Flores, Rice, Jessica Rico, Eddie Rivas, Megan Blount, Frederick Vera, and Maria Villarreal. In ad- Sebastian Sanchez, Alan Smith, Ramos, Leticia Raya, Juana Rico, Brooke Flynn, Elsa Galo, Leon- Vanessa Rivero, Travis Robert- Brooks, Valeria Cerda, Carolina dition, Matthew Slyteris, Ustavros Kashawla Smith, Zachery Smith, Christian Rodriguez, Angelica Ro- ardo Garcia, Noel Garcia, Adriana son, Kavien Robinson, Karina Ramsey and Shakira Williams. Crystal Vera, Susan Walker, man, Ariana Rosas, Alan Rudd, Gomez, Karina Grimaldo, Jenine Garcia, Juan Herrera, Anessa Ley- Romero, Kris’sharria Roye, Izai The following sixth grade stu- De’vontae Weekley, Caleejah Wil- Keylando Scott, Stephen Swan, Hannam, Andrea Harrell, Anto- va, Alejandro Mendoza, Kaley Pa- Sanchez, Jean Sanchez, Rosalia dents for the A/B Honor Roll are: liams, Kimberly Zamora, and Nu- De Anthony Thicklin, Jamaree nio Hernandez, Joel Hernandez, gan, Vanessa Rodriguez, and Jesus Luis Arellano, Luke Bradford, bia Zeledon. Thomas, Tianna Thomas, Lisette Nicholas Herrington, Daniel Hol- Santos, Brenda Sierra, Roytone Tovar. Seventh grade “A” Honor Roshon Bryant, Nestor Cabana, The following seventh grade Villagomez, and Yisenia Villatoro. ligan, Kimberly Ison, Keith James, Smikle, Shaquille Smith, Danielle Roll are Diana Acuna, Sade Awe, Anjelica Candelario, Ulises Car- students for the A/B Honor Roll The following students on the Rachel Kelley, Leslie Faye Kilgore, Stremus, Chakayla Thicklin, Mi- Jenny Lopez, Edwmary Montal- ranza, Carlos Cervantes, Brett are: eighth grade A/B Honor Roll are: Jaime Landaverde, Lazaro Lara, chael Thomas, Jazmine Thomp- vo, Maribellys Morales, Marlisha Cortez, Jennifer Delafuente, Nathan Adams, Carlos Alva- Austin Adams, Isabel Agu- Elijaquan Lee, Christian Leon, son, Kimberly Thornton, Arelys Pass, Brock Ramer, Jose Romero, Eric Delatorre, Zachary Dykes, rez, Danny Blair, Harley Cicirelli- irre, George Alarcon, Amanda Pablo Llossas, Carolina Lom- Valles, Kyle Waldon, Erica West- Jalen Rushing, and Crysta Vasil- Ja’Kerra Gadson, Dakota Jack- Barzola, Alyssa Clark, Sydney Almeda, Fernando Alvarado, Ju- bardo, Yanervys Lopez, Cecilia berry, Tyler Westberry, Jessie iou. Also named to the “A” Honor man, Francheska Landrum, Da- Connell, Rebecca Corley, Mela- lio Alvares, Gibran Azan, Jose Luna, Heather Massie, Anthony Wiggins, Qwantasha Williams, Roll for the fi rst grading period vid Lara, Daniel Martinez, Jocelyn nie De Las Salas, Ashley Diaz, Barrueta, Seleny Bartola, Breann McNealy, Cristian Mejia, Rachel Julia Woods, Stephanie Zamora are 8th graders Stephanie Cama- Martinez, Ashley Matamoros, Luis Fredranesha Ford, Itzia Garcia, Benitez, Cindi Benitez, Rayel Bil- Mendoza, Jose Molina, Kelsie and Jennifer Velazquez.

Lunch Menu Plamondon Excels in National Hendry County District pizza, corn, tossed salad, diced baked beans, French fries, cherry Schools lunch menu for the peaches, choice of milk slush, choice of milk week of Dec. 11-18: Wednesday, Dec. 17: Tur- Monday, Dec. 15: Chicken Chicken Barbeque Competition Clewiston area schools key and rice with gravy, sweet patty, lettuce and tomato and potatoes, green beans with pickles, French fries, fresh apples, Mavis Plamondon, Hendry 80 points possible, consisted of meeting new friends from across Primary grades mixed fruit, roll and cranberry chocolate chip cookie, choice of County 4-H member, achieves degree of doneness, appearance, the nation. Thursday, Dec. 11: Bar- sauce, strawberry cake or cook- milk second place winning a $400 texture, taste, as well as after The 4-H and Extension Staff is becue chicken sandwich, Sun ie, choice of milk Tuesday, Dec. 16: Spaghet- savings bond in the Nation in the taste. very proud of Mavis’ accomplish- chips, baked beans, orange pine- Thursday, Dec. 18: Man- ti, tossed salad, green beans, roll, Chicken Barbeque Competition The fi nal step in the contest ment. Hendry County 4-H would apple juice, choice milk ager’s choice choice of milk during the National 4-H Poultry was an oral presentation. Mavis’ like to thank the Hendry County Friday, Dec. 12: Manager’s Wednesday, Dec. 17: Ta- and Egg Conference in Louisville, oral presentation titled “The Broil- Fair Association and the Florida choice Secondary grades cos, corn, applesauce, choice of Kentucky, Nov. 19-20. Monday, Dec. 15: Corn Thursday, Dec. 11: Turkey milk Mavis started her grill prompt- dog nuggets, baked beans, and gravy, stuffi ng, mashed po- Thursday, Dec. 18: Beef a ly at 8:45 a.m. in the cold, windy, applesauce, oatmeal raisin tatoes, green beans, mixed fruit, roni, tossed salad, green peas, 30 F weather grilling four chicken cookie, choice of milk roll, choice of milk roll, choice of milk. halves in the time allotment of Tuesday, Dec 16: Cheese Friday, Dec. 12: Corn dog, two and a half hours. Mavis pre- pared her chicken with a rub of Everglades Seasoning then the last 20 minutes of cooking Mavis sauced her chicken with her very own special sauce made of Ga- tor Hammock Sauce, Kraft Thick and Spicy as well as honey. The honey was from her family’s hon- eybee business. Approximately 10:15 a.m, Mavis placed her best two barbequed chicken halves in an enclosed container display- ing contestant number 7 and her Submitted photo sauce recipe to the contest coor- Pictured from left to right is Mavis Plamondon and Mr. Wise. dinator to be presented to a panel of judges to be scored for cook- ing skills as well as sensory evalu- er Industry Circle” consisted of 4-H Foundation for sponsoring ation. The cooking skills score the broiler industry, inspection of Mavis to attend the National com- sheet consisted of equipment and poultry, food safety, nutrition, and petition. utensils, appearance and cleanli- barbeque safety. Presentations For more information about ness, starting the fi re, controlling were presented in front of a panel the 4-H Chicken and Turkey Bar- the fi re, preparing chicken for of two judges with a maximum of beque Program, please contact grilling, and barbequing skill with ten minutes to present. the UF/IFAS/Hendry County Ex- a total possible points of 70. The Not only did Mavis enjoy com- tension Service at 863-674-4092 sensory evaluation score sheet, peting in this event, she enjoyed or 863-983-1598.

Submitted photo Fifth grade girls race Winners pictured with teacher’s race winner Ms. Nicolls at CES Turkey Trot. Ms. Nicholls and Mr. Borghese were the winning team in the Teacher’s Water Balloon Toss.

Submitted photo Operation Christmas Child Students from Clewiston Christian School chose to bless children around the world that they will never meet through the program “Operation Christmas Child” sponsored by Sa- maritan’s Purse. By simply fi lling a shoe box with toys, candy, school supplies, hygiene Submitted photo items and a personal note, the children had the pleasure of knowing that they were making a difference in the lives of others. The Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Club sponsored Turkey Trot a ‘Packing Party’ to fi ll shoe boxes at their November meeting. The school fi lled a total of Mrs. Gay’s class at Central Elementary School proudly display their trophies at the CES 80 shoe boxes that will be sent to children ages 2-14 in areas of the world where there is Turkey Trot. confl ict, poverty and other diffi culties. 12 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 11, 2008

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Licensed & Insured named the Florida red tide or- tide research, visit http://research. ganism “Karenia brevis” in her “Karen is an icon in the fi eld Underwritten by the U.S. En- honor. of harmful algal bloom research vironmental Protection Agency, myfwc.com/. 551 East El Paso Doc & Judy Weaver Clewiston, FL 33440 Owners (863)983-0500 Lawrence Group pushes for deal License # 5649 Company releases § U.S. Sugar has re- why the U.S. Sugar Board and employees, the local communi- peatedly issued misleading and management have refused to dis- ties, the environment, the State statement about the incomplete statements regarding cuss The Lawrence Group’s offer the “value” that will supposedly and insist that stockholders’ best of Florida and its taxpayers, and sale of U.S. Sugar to be delivered to stockholders un- interests are, in fact, being taken particularly the U.S. Sugar stock- the state of Florida der the land sale transaction. into account. holders. Specifi cally, U.S. Sugar has still According to The Lawrence Furthermore, The Lawrence The Lawrence Group ex- not explained how much and Group, the Board’s behavior is pressed surprise and extreme when, if ever, such “value” will be reminiscent of how it acted in Group’s proposal would provide disappointment at the announce- delivered to stockholders. 2005 and 2007 when the Law- the SFWMD with the portion of Moreover, it appears that a rence Group made two prior pro- ment that the Board of Directors the U.S. Sugar land that it needs of United States Sugar Corpora- signifi cant portion of the “value” posals to acquire U.S. Sugar for tion had approved the contract to promised by the land sale trans- $293 per share in cash. at a fraction of the cost that would sell approximately 180,000 acres action is dependent on the highly At that time, the Board did not, be paid under the currently pro- uncertain future of a company and refused to permit the Law- of its real estate assets to the posed land sale transaction with South Florida Water Management that will be winding up its affairs rence Group to, disclose the exis- District (SFWMD). and that a meaningful portion of tence of the Lawrence Group’s of- U.S. Sugar. the proceeds from the sale would fers to U.S. Sugar’s stockholders. The Lawrence Group made a “Even though the Board of be used to pay taxes, repay U.S. “Think of how much better off formal offer to acquire U.S. Sugar U.S. Sugar is well aware that our for $300 per share in cash on No- Sugar’s outstanding indebtedness U.S. Sugar stockholders would be today if they had been permit- vember 29, 2008 and reaffi rmed and satisfy whatever payments offer was conditioned upon the may be made to U.S. Sugar exec- ted to accept our offers of $293 its offer on December 4, 2008 utives as a result of the deal – U.S. per share back in 2005 or 2007,” land sale not having been agreed when it also delivered a “highly Sugar has not made public any of stated Mr. Lawrence, Jr. to, we stand ready to begin im- confi dent” letter from Rabobank this detail. The Lawrence Group was also International, a global fi nancial mediate discussions regarding As a result, although U.S. Sugar dismayed by U.S. Sugar’s pub- services leader serving the food has said that stockholders would lic statement that The Lawrence our formal offer which would be and agribusiness industry. eventually receive $365 per share Group has not yet made a “for- more advantageous to U.S. Sugar To date, U.S. Sugar has refused under the land sale transaction, mal” offer. stockholders and, given our ex- to engage in discussions with the it is entirely unclear how much The Lawrence Group sent let- Lawrence Group regarding its for- cash would actually be paid to ters to the Board of Directors of pectation to continue to operate mal offer of $300 per share, which U.S. Sugar’s stockholders up front U.S. Sugar on Nov. 29 and Dec. 4 the business of U.S. Sugar into the clearly provides superior value to under that deal or when any pay- containing the terms of its formal future, the Everglades community U.S. Sugar’s stockholders than ments might be made. offer to acquire all of the outstand- the land sale to the SFWMD. This stands in stark contrast ing shares of U.S. Sugar. at large, and we remain mindful In fact, representatives of U.S. to The Lawrence Group’s offer, In connection with its pro- of the environmental concerns of Sugar contacted representatives which would deliver to stockhold- posal, the Lawrence Group has those of us who have an interest of The Lawrence Group late last ers $300 in cash. retained the services of Rabobank week, indicating that U.S. Sugar For example, if a U.S. Sugar International, a global fi nancial in protecting the Everglades for would be delivering a confi denti- stockholder were to take that services leader in the food and future generations,” said Mr. Law- ality agreement so that the parties $300 and invest it in a portfolio agribusiness industry, and Skad- rence, Jr. could promptly commence nego- of investment grade bonds, the den, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom tiations—The Lawrence Group stockholder could expect the LLP, one of the world’s premier has yet to receive this agreement $300 to grow to $500 in 2016 legal advisors. or any other information from without the relative uncertainty The form of The Lawrence U.S. Sugar. and risk presented by the $365 Group proposal is absolutely typi- “We believe that the Board of that is supposedly being delivered cal for transactions of this type Directors of U.S. Sugar has clearly over that period under the land and its formal letters to the U.S. breached its fi duciary duties to sale transaction. Sugar Board have specifi cally ad- its stockholders in a number of § The land sale deal dressed each of the items recently signifi cant respects,” said Gaylon struck by the U.S. Sugar manage- requested in the Nov. 20 and Dec. Lawrence Jr. of The Lawrence ment and Board is riddled with 1 letters from U.S. Sugar’s fi nan- Group. In particular: uncertainty, beginning with the cial advisors. § U.S. Sugar has in- fact that the deal is subject to the “U.S. Sugar’s latest public an- dicated that, notwithstanding its ability of the SFWMD to fi nance nouncement is a continuation agreement with the SFWMD, it the $1.34 billion purchase price in of the campaign to discredit my may still solicit superior offers; this economic climate. father, Gaylon Lawrence Sr., and however, entering into an agree- § Most of all, for more me at the expense of U.S. Sugar’s ment in connection with any than three weeks, U.S. Sugar has stockholders,” commented Mr. such superior offer will, under the refused to meet with the Law- Lawrence, Jr. terms of the land sale contract, rence Group or even consider the According to The Lawrence cost U.S. Sugar and its stockhold- terms of The Lawrence Group’s Group, its offer to acquire the ers $40 million in value. formal proposal, which suggests outstanding shares of the Com- This is a cost that could easily that management’s interests may pany for $300 per share in cash have been avoided had U.S. Sug- not in fact be aligned with those remains open at this time, and ar negotiated with The Lawrence of the U.S. Sugar stockholders. The Lawrence Group continues Group before entering into the The Lawrence Group urges to view its proposal as a “win” agreement with the SFWMD. U.S. Sugar stockholders to ask for all constituencies: U.S. Sugar’s Safe and Healthy Travel By Brenda Barnes sonal bag that stays with you at all shown that hotel TV remotes usu- Many people travel during the times. Take your doctor’s phone ally have a lot of germs! holiday season to visit loved ones number with you as well as your Just remember to be safe and and friends. pharmacy’s phone number just in healthy as you travel whether it’s Some people may even choose case you need medications while by car, bus, plane or train. to travel internationally. Please re- you are away. No one wants to be If you remember these tips member the three “P’s” when it sick during a vacation, but try to when traveling, then you can fo- comes to your health and safety think about what you would do if while you are traveling: you or a loved one should get sick cus on the scenery, not medical or injured while you are away emergencies, and return home •Proactive - Try to think of any from home. with nothing more troubling than issues that could happen while some wacky gifts that you pur- you are traveling. Make a list of •Protected – Pack smart. Think chased or received during your things that you may need and talk about what kind of clothing and trip! it over with your family. Have a shoes you will need. Will you be Remember, be healthy and be plan! traveling to a hot or cold climate? happy! Consider packing a small health (Brenda Barnes is the Public •Prepared - Remember to kit (band-aids, fi rst aid cream, Information Offi cer and Plan- take enough medications with antibacterial wipes, or alcohol- ning Consultant for the Hendry you. Don’t put prescribed medi- based hand sanitizer). Be sure to cations in your suitcase. You don’t put these items in a zip-lock bag and Glades County Health De- want your suitcase to get lost with in case they leak. If you are stay- partments. If you would like to your medications inside! Keep all ing in a hotel, take the sanitizing read an article about a particular medications in their original con- wipes and wipe the remote con- health topic, please call 863-674- tainers and put them your per- trol for the television. Studies have 4047, extension 126) Thursday, December 11, 2008 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 13 Ringing the bells of hope ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ By Pastor John Hicks loss as he thought of the many the world’s standards, but it was Enjoy Christmas There were two Bethlehems be God’s only begotten Son who First United Methodist Church who had lost sons like him: “It enough to be a sign of hope for in the holy land - the one where could die for our sins (I Peter was as if an earthquake rent the Longfellow, even in the midst of The year was 1863. with the joy of Christ was born and one in the 1:19); 2:24). hearth-stones of a continent. And hopelessness. Our nation was caught up in north, actually in Galilee near However, the virgin birth made forlorn the households Appearances to the contrary salvation Nazareth. the devastating war between the born of peace on earth, good will could not be proven. states. notwithstanding, the Lord has not It would have been easy for to men! And in despair I bowed forgotten His people. By Jackie Miller, Joseph and Mary to go there. It was a reality to Joseph and It was Civil War with memo- my head; ‘There is no peace on ries of the horrors of Shiloh be- Every year at Christmas time, Evangelist However, the prophecy said Mary but to the skeptic an impos- earth,’ I said. ‘For hate is strong we are reminded of God’s great First Christian Church “Bethlehem Ephratah,” or in the sible probability, so there would hind and the blood of Gettysburg and mocks the song of peace on gift of hope and promise for each Donald A. Nash, a retired Ky. south, Judah. be no witness for the Christian more recent. earth, good will to men!’” It was Christmas time, and of us. Christian College professor, had Two questions have been faith in observing such. In the midst of all of this, there Christmas may not be much writer Henry Wadsworth Long- some interesting things to say raised about Christmas: (1) On the other hand, His death came to his ears the ringing of of a sign by the world’s standards, The early church didn’t observe fellow was grieving the holiday bells once more. about the town of Jesus’ birth: and resurrection were facts of but for those who believe, it is a He wrote: Christmas according to the New without a son he had lost in the A church was ringing in Christ- history. war. sign of great hope. “The town of Bethlehem is Testament record; should we? mas Day. “The people who walked in (2) Why didn’t they observe His A multitude had seen Him die In the midst of his grief and Each toll of the bell brought mentioned eight times in the what was happening, Wadsworth darkness have seen a great light; story we love to hear of the vir- virgin birth if it is so important. and heard the testimony of the a renewed hope to Longfellow’s In answer to the fi rst, Paul wrote one of his best known po- heart: “Then pealed the bells those who dwell in a land of gin birth of Jesus of Mary by the centurion (Luke 23:47). indicated that it is permissible to ems, “Christmas Bells.” more loud and deep: God is not deep darkness on them light has Holy Spirit. Christ made 12 appearances observe special days of a culture “I heard the bells on Christmas dead; nor doth he sleep! The shined” (Isaiah 9:2). “Being the home of King Da- after His resurrection to reliable vid, beloved of God, Bethlehem as long as they did not oppose Day, their old, familiar carols play. wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With the coming of this light witnesses, many of whom died there is hope. was dear to the hearts of Israel- the Christian faith or teach and And wild and sweet the words re- with peace on earth, good will to- a martyr’s death for their testi- peat of peace on earth, good will “A thrill of hope – the weary ites. The name meant, “house of practice, in the celebrations, any ward men!” (from The Complete mony. to men!” Poetical Works of Longfellow, world rejoices, for yonder breaks bread.” activity that would undermine But the bells were drowned 289-90). a new and glorious morn!” (O So it was very appropriate one’s Christian faith (Colossians Therefore, it is reasonable for out with cannon fi re. Hope. Holy Night) that Jesus be born there since 2:16, 21). the church to observe His death “Then from each black, ac- Throughout history, in times So, “Come on, ring those bells, He is the “bread of life” of whom He would conclude in this by the Lord’s Supper and His res- cursed mouth the cannon thun- of peace and in times of war, in light the Christmas tree, Jesus is we all need to partake for spiri- certain un-objectionable He- urrection with worship on each tual growth and strength. brew activities which he himself dered in the South. And with good times and in bad times, in the king, born for you and me. fi rst day of the week, which the Most important is the fact that participated (Acts 18:18; 20:6; the sound the carols drowned, easy times and in hard time, hope Come on, ring those bells, every- apostle John calls the Lord’s Day of peace on earth, good will to is what carries us through. body say, Jesus, we remember there was a distinct prophecy of 21:26). (Revelation 1:10). men!” The ringing of the church this Your birthday.” (Come On, the Messiah being born in Beth- These would be comparable It struck a note of pain and bells was not much of a sign by Ring Those Bells). lehem. to Christians in America observ- The fact that Jesus rose on the In Micah 5:2 the Lord is de- ing Columbus Day, Thanksgiv- fi rst day of the week is mentioned scribed as being from everlast- ing, Christmas, Valentine’s Day in all four Gospel accounts (Mat- ing. and Memorial Day. thew 28:1; Mark 16:1; Luke 24:1; This is cited in the New Tes- Just be sure to put Christ be- The reason for the season fore candy; Jesus instead of jos- John 20:1). tament as fulfi lled in Jesus (Mat- Jesus might say, “Enjoy Christ- made it!” man team and there was little to thew 2:6). tling; the Lord above luxury. By The Reverend Samuel mas with the joy of salvation” I thought about that and it cheer about. The fascinating point here is The virgin birth is important, S. Thomas, Ph. D.+ that the prophesy was so exact! for without it Jesus would not (John 15:11).” Saint Martin’s Church, Clewiston took me back to what those early Then against what seemed like Church services must have been impossible odds, there is a reason One of my mentors, com- like. Joy and happiness, and in to be joyful and happiness over- menting on some of the Church spite of everything that was going came despair. services he attended, told me “At wrong around them, the people That’s Christmas; the “reason some of them, it looked like peo- knew “We’ve got it made!” for the season” is that the Lord ful- ple were in pain. Serious expres- That’s the message of the com- sions and glum faces when there fi lled all of the hopes of people ev- ing of the Lord into the world; we erywhere and we would triumph should be joy, and radiances of will be bailed out, we will have a happiness.” through Him. We remember that reason to celebrate; that’s the real somebody came, came because That’s how it must have been message of Christmas. in the early Church: there cer- we needed Him and He turned In the days leading up to the being lost into being found. tainly must have been something beginning of the Lord’s earthly joyful about it all to risk worship We celebrate that “God so ministry, it seems expectations loved the world that He gave His Advertising Pays Call Us! 863-983-9148 services when persecution and were not very high. Another punishment were a potential haz- only Son that whoever believes in prophet appears on the scene, Him should not perish but have ard for being faithful. John the Baptist. eternal life (John 3:16).” The other day, I watched the The people have had their fair That’s a summary of faith and end of a football game. One team share of prophets; all saying that was behind by two points. “He’s coming one day and will a reason for hope; and what is They were fi nally at the last bring a victory with Him.” at the bottom of the real Christ- down in the fourth quarter and After centuries of waiting, it is mas message. The joy of families fi fty-six yards from their goal. no wonder that some are skepti- gathering, the joy of the young Their passing record during cal and “would question in their who know it is a special time, the the game had been dismal; and hearts concerning John, whether songs we sing all carry the mes- fi nally a place kicker had been he was the Christ (Luke 3:16).” sage of “Joy to the World, the sent in. The people who had been Lord has Come.” He had never made such a used to hearing prophets “cry That crowd in the football kick before, but the blocking gave wolf” were justifi ably suspicions. stand echoed for a few moments him enough time to get one off Suddenly, the Lord appears; the spirit of Christmas that is ours and it went squarely between the their hopes have not been disap- forever; a victory from defeat; the goal posts. pointed. reason for the season. Recalling The expected loss had become That’s the Christmas story vic- the meaning, we can truly say a victory. As the TV cameras tory would now come out of de- “Merry Christmas” - and may it scanned the crowds; the cheering feat and there would be a reason be a very Merry One - We’ve got and hugging, the smiles and pat- to celebrate. The picture before it made. Thanks be to God, we ting on backs were signs that “We was not a good one for the hu- have it made.

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ter fi rst exploring Florida. brought back. the museum will be a must-see Fossils A giant land tortoise sits with So they were. for anyone riding through Clewis- Continued From Page 1 the rest of the group. So far, several elementary ton. Mr. Renz came upon an im- classes have taken advantage of For more information, you the area, their impressive tusks in pressive fi nd when construction the collection, Mr. Wilson said, can visit the museum at 109 Cen- tow -- the largest of which extend- projects along S.R. 80 uncovered and plans are to bring many more tral Ave., or visit their Web site at ed 16 feet. Elsewhere, the concept a location rich with fossils. He of- in. clewistonmuseum.org. of the native horse assumes inter- News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be fered the fi ndings to a museum in In the end, Mr. Wilson said the reached at jzaragoza@newszap. esting dimensions when fossils Gainesville, with the understand- goal is to create something that com. date them well before the Span- ing that if there was ever a proper will attract visitors from through- iards “introduced” their breed af- site locally, the fossils would be out the region. If he is successful,

INI/Ashley Smith Offi cers with the Clewiston Police Department operate on two shifts, morning and night. Shifts begin and end at 6 a.m. every day.

“You hear all the air go out, Beat ‘Oh, there he is,’” said the offi - cer. “I sit down and start to feel Continued From Page 1 all the daggers in my back,” he a lead, since the women asked laughed. for a job application before com- He isn’t a stranger to being mitting the robberies. The papers on the opposite end of speeding had been marked with an “X” to ticket, though. identify them, but a review of the When he was 25, driving into applications found that neither Florida with his father-in-law, he had turned in their completed made wrong turn somewhere application. and ended up in Jacksonville. His But watching the video, Offi - father-in-law was supposed to be cer Hightower recognized one of giving him directions, but slacked the women immediately. off a bit and fell asleep. “That’s one of the good things “I got a little upset,” he said. of working in a small town,” Offi - By this time, he was a few miles cer Hightower said with a smile. over the speed limit, a fact that Since it wasn’t an earth-shat- the nearby state trooper did not INI/Ashley Smith tering arrest, fi nding the two overlook. The femur bone of an ancient Mastodon is an impressive sight to see in person. Thanks to donations from Mark Renz, the women in Harlem would have Do you think you deserve a Clewiston Museum now hosts a number of fossils that were found in the area. to wait until the next day. The of- ticket, the trooper asked him? fi cer was mindful of the fact that “I said, ‘Well, do what you an arrest might mean overtime have to do … and he did what transports its cane to U.S. Sugar’s Florida,” Hamilton said. Briefs cont. pay -- so he planned instead to he had to do. It taught me that if Farmers mill in Clewiston to be processed. While Mr. Hamilton admits inform the incoming shift should your attitude is good, chances are Due to a confl ict of interest, Duda that everyone is fearful of the un- Florida’s Freshwater Frontier Inc. you will not get a ticket.” Continued From Page 1 the women make a reappear- Ranches has also remained neu- certainty surrounding the deal, he will be held on Monday, Dec. 15 The offi cer spends much of his ance, or handle the matter the phosphorous levels. Since its in- tral. offers a new perspective on the time in church in Stuart, he said, He did note that the pending at 9:30 a.m. at the Bert J. Harris next day, fresh. ception, the EPD has raised $27 fast moving sale agreement. attending with his wife and 12- million. deal has not interrupted Duda Agri-Civic Center on 4509 George The offi cer said he maintains a “In this short window of ex- good relationship with his super- year-old son. The subject of law Ed Hamilton, chair of the EPD, Ranches’ business or transactions Boulevard in Sebring, Fla. Confer- enforcement has been brought with U.S. Sugar. ecution, we won’t be hanging in visors, and the chief. said that the EPD has remained ence Room 2. Topics discussed “He’s a nice, Christian man; up with his child. neutral concerning the SFWMD’s Hamilton stressed that area limbo. Maybe that’s the big thing; “I don’t encourage it, but I will be FHREDI and other related a very fair man,” he said of Chief deal with U.S. Sugar. farmers are not arguing U.S. Sug- everyone can go forward from don’t discourage it,” he said. “If Don Gutshall. “I’m in no way, shape, or form ar’s right to sale their land, but are there. We can both react to it and issues. All interested persons are we don’t have four or fi ve gen- simply concerned with the poten- For the most part, the offi cer supporting either.” plan going forward.” invited to attend. One or more said he is well-liked in the com- erations of law enforcement, it’s tial consequences of the deal. U.S. Sugar’s board of directors Mr. Hamilton is also the chief “If the transaction goes county commissioners may be operating offi cer of Duda Ranch- approved the contract on Dec. 8 through, it will have an enor- present at this meeting. For more es in Belle Glade which grows mous impact on the communi- and is now awaiting the decision almost 25,000 acres of sugar ties around the lake, and the ag- from the SFWMD which is ex- information please contact Jim “I can go to Wal-Mart for someone shoplifting, I cane annually. Duda Ranches riculture business in the state of pected on Dec. 15. Otterman at 863-385-4900. go to arrest and they’ll be mad at me. You will not be liked by everybody, that’s a given.” OAK REALTY INC. -- Offi cer Hightower VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.OAKREALTYINC.COM • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • RENTALS • SALES CINDY L. ALEXANDER LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATES: EDITH HACKMANN 233 N. Bridge St On the corner of Bridge St & Washington • 863-675-0500 FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK 3/1 MLK, JR. Blvd - with Carport - $600/M 1/1/1CAR MARINER CT. - $550/M munity. okay with me.” 3/2 DERBY LN - Mobile - $650/M 3/2 $700/M “Maybe the younger guys, For himself, the offi cer thinks on 3rd Ave. Duplex - he’s got another 10 years in him 2/2 ½ /1 on Showboat Plaza - $700/M maybe they’re not as diplomatic 3/2/1 4023 E Palomar - $750/M as the rest of us,” he explains, but before he retires. 3/2/2 7018 Pilgrim Ct - $750/M adds that there are always those “Thirty-plus years of your life 3/2 340 N. RIVERVIEW ST on water - $750/M is enough,” he concedes. 3/2/1 4007 Albany - $750/M in the community – the 10 per- NEW! NEW! NEW! Carpets,Paint,Roof! Nice 3/1/1CARS.EDGEWATER (grass mowed) cent – who have no respect for Offi cer Hightower transferred starter Or Retirement Home 2Bedroom/ 1Bath $800/M to the police department from 1Car Garage Reduced! Priced At $65,000.00 2013 3/2 4910 SEMINOLE on 1 acre - $800/M authority. 3/2/2 $800/M “I can go to Wal-Mart for the Hendry County Sheriff’s Of- Schooner Drive 5006 Wildgoose - new home - fi ce. He’s enjoyed his time at the RENTALS AVAILABLE (NO PETS) 3/2/2 7018 Pilgrim Ct - $850/M someone shoplifting, I go to ar- 1/1 OXBOW DR. - Condo - $550/M 2/2 CONDO - Furnished - Lehigh - $1,000/M rest and they’ll be mad at me,” department, and isn’t interested 2/1 AVE. H --Moore Haven w/d - $550/M 3/2.5/3 ON RIVER - For Sale Also - $2,000/M Offi cer Hightower said. “You will in the fast-paced lifestyle of an of- not be liked by everybody, that’s fi cer working for a metropolitan a given.” area. Has he ever needed to use his All of those things -- those as- 238 N. Bridge St. • LaBelle, FL 33935 gun? pirations -- die off eventually, he 863-675-8868 “Never, thank you, Jesus. I said. Lisa Andrews Lic. Real Estate Broker hope I never have to.” New recruits might grumble Associates: Sandra Alexander, Roxanna Cisneros, There have been tense mo- six months down the line that the Kevin Nelson, Dwight Hatfield, Brittany Kinney, Stacy Pate ments, and nothing is taken for job they signed up for isn’t what www.swfrg.com • Se Habla Español granted. they get. In their minds, they’re HOMES: with many upgrades on 2.20 acres. “A little fear is always good. It expecting high-speed pursuits, keeps your senses tuned, because daily drug busts and non-stop it’s easy to get complacent.” crime-fi ghting, he said. The offi cer said he takes his He is their polar opposite. job seriously, but there are light- Offi cer Hightower drives a late- hearted moments to fi ll the day. model Dodge Durango, which • $120,000 Summoned to appear in court to administrators tell him must be - 2Bd/1Ba home with den $79,000 defend issuing tickets, he arrives driven within “reasonable limits” • - 3BD/1BA. Great starter and patio • $240,000 - 3BD/2Ba Mobile later, to just before court begins. to ensure safety. home or rental. home on 5 acres. If an offi cer doesn’t appear in “As I get older, reasonable lim- court, speeding tickets and other its is as slow as I can go.” News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be small infractions are removed reached at jzaragoza@newszap. Call for more info on: from a person’s record – most com. Acreage- $22,500 people know this. Homesites- $7,900 • $219,000 - 4Bd/2BA rustic home Commercial- 289,900 •$79,900 - 3Bd/2Ba spacious mobile home on .50 +/- acres. 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INI/Ashley Smith Offi cer Hightower, a 22-year law enforcement veteran, patrols the city of Clewiston on a daily basis, looking for illegal ac- tivity, and speeders. The offi cer said he enjoys working in Clewiston, a town he calls, “little and quiet.”