Vol. 85, No. 27 Thursday, August 8, 2013 50¢ Plus tax Woman accused of having sex with teen ...Page 18 DEP probes diesel spill By Eric Kopp Special to the Glades County Democrat MOORE HAVEN -- Two state agencies have tak- en the lead and are in the process of investigating and cleaning up a diesel spill that has spread from a Moore Haven canal into the Caloosahatchee River this week. According to a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) report, the spill was reported Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 8:25 a.m. The spill apparently originated in a canal on Indian Mound Road. Boat fi re “We responded, assessed the situation and ... Page 8 hired a contractor to handle the clean up,” DEP Special to the Glades County Democrat/Laura Mathis Glades at a See SPILL — Page 18 Glance ...Page 3 Youth Alive! First Baptist Baptist Church in Moore Ha- ven was the location for the Youth Alive! Glades County Lehigh Acres man lock in last weekend. The event attracted approximately 60 young people from Moore dies in car crash Haven, Clewiston and Naples. Above, spe- Tax Assessment ...Page 18 cial musical guests ‘Confi dence Beyond Chaos’ Aaron Mercer and William Mercer of Moore Haven and Brandon Walker of Roll approved Crossword Puzzle Clewiston performed for appreciative fans. Special to the Glades ...Page 5 At right, Emry Denson and Jesse Espinosa competed in a “circle run” game. County Democrat Lorie Ward, Glades County Property Appraiser certifi ed the Preliminary Tax Assessment Roll to the Department of Revenue See Page 3 for information on and all Taxing Authorities how to contact the newspaper. on June 26. Find us online at State Statute mandates the tax roll certifi cation Florida.newszap.com occur on July 1 of each Lorie Ward year. On July 17, 2013 the Department of Revenue notifi ed Ms. Ward that the 2013 Tax Assessment Roll had been approved. 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A2ugust 8, 2013 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20103 Glades at a Glance West Glades preparing FCAT scores available for Veterans outreach program The VA Medical Center in West Palm for new school year pickup at Jr./Sr. High School Beach has started an outreach program to Attention West Glades School parents! Parents and/or students may come to assist Veterans being treated by the Medi- It is important to get your child registered the school offi ce to pick up their 2013 FCAT cal Center in West Palm Beach, to become for school as soon as possible. Summer of- Scores for Moore Haven Junior/Senior High enrolled in the VA Health Care System. Their fi ce hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. West Glades School. The offi ce hours during the summer purpose is to come out to the Glades on a School will be implementing organizational are Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. regular basis to enroll those who are inter- binders in grades 5th through 8th. This is an The offi ce is closed on Fridays. If you have ested. For those that are interested or for any AVID strategy that teaches students orga- any questions, please call the school offi ce questions, please contact James Harrington, nizational skills. In order to assist with the at 863-946-0811 for assistance. at the Glades County Veterans’ Affairs Ser- cost, the offi ce has purchased binders with vice offi ce 863-946-1281. dividers and pencil pouches required for this notebook at the cost of $6. This will allow Historical Society has Westergaard House students to have uniform organizational T-shirts for sale notebooks that they will be encouraged to available for events personalize in their class. PLEASE be sure Glades County Historical Society (GCHS) Glades County Historical Society reminds to get a copy of the revised supply list for has T-shirts for sale displaying the organiza- community members that you can use the grades 5th through 8th before purchasing tion’s logo of the 200 year old Cypress Tree historic Pieter Westergaard House for your your student supplies. New supply lists are located on the banks of the Caloosahatchee meetings, showers, parties, political party available in the front offi ce and at our web- River. These shirts can be purchased for $5 get-togethers seven days a week. Non-profi t site. Get Acquainted night is Thursday, Aug. each at 805 U.S. 27 in the Moore Haven Mall. organizations are all free; all residents are 15. First day of school is Monday, Aug. 19. For more information, phone 863-946-2060 charged $25 for each event. You are wel- or 863-801-5199. Memberships are $15 per comed to use the inside or the lawn areas. year. The address is 270 Ave. L, Moore Haven near Back to school the Methodist Church. Phone Anne Coffey at 863-801-5199 or Julie Wigton at 863-946- Kids Expo planned Mobile Mammogram visits 2060 or Donald Miles at 239-560-8448 for Back to school Kid’s Expo will be held The Glades County Health Department more information. at Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. encourages women to be proactive and at the Moore Haven Center, 1201 Health schedule regular mammograms. The Mo- Register for shelter Park Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 4 bile Mammogram bus will be in Moore Ha- to 7 p.m. This is a free event. Kids can have The Glades County Special Needs Program ven at 1021 Health Park Dr., from 10 a.m. to is a SPACE-LIMITED shelter program, created free eye screening, hearing screening, den- 3 p.m. on Aug. 21, Oct. 16 and Dec. 18. Call for people in the community. Contact Glades tal screening, free school shots, free school 239-936-2316 for appointments or more in- County Emergency Management at 863-946- supplies and so much more. For more infor- formation. 6020 for an application. mation, please contact Stephanie or Traci at 863-946-04050. Get Acquainted Night Completely for area schools Moore Haven Junior/Senior High School Free Business We Believe In You. Get Aquainted Night will be Aug. 15 at the 205 South W.C. Owen Ave Doyle Conner Building from 6 to 8 p.m. Clewiston, Fl. 33440 Open House for Moore Haven Elemen- Checking (863) 983-6181 tary School will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. West Glades Open House will be Aug. 15 This free business checking option is from 4 to 6 p.m. convenient and opens up a world of Pemayetv Emahakv Our Way Charter School Open House will be Aug. 15 from 10 features to your business no matter the size. Elsie Sellers a.m. to noon. Branch Manager/VP Benefi t bass tourney slated No Minimum Balance at C. 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