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'Housewives' to be produced for Latin America THE NEWS-PRESS, LOCAL STATE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2006 B9 Calm pilot told tower of problems before crash off St. Augustine The Associated Press MIAMI More "Desperate Housewives" in Spanish and Portuguese. Hoping to replicate the worldwide success of the Golden Globe-winning ABC drama, Buena Vista International Television Latin America announced Thursday plans to produce four local Latin American editions, each with its own cast and cultural flavor. Spanish versions of the show will air in Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador, and a Portuguese version will air in Brazil. "The script of the series perfectly fit the profile of what the Latin American audience looks for," said Fernando Barbosa, senior vice president of Buena Vista International Television Latin America.

"It looks similar to the telenovelas." Each new version will be filmed on one set in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and follow the format of the U.S. original, but with adaptations to reflect each cast's local culture. "In the U.S. version there's a plumber (actor James Denton as Mike Delfino) in that neighborhood. In Latin America, a plumber is very unlikely to live in such type of neighborhood, so we'll have to switch that profession," Barbosa said.

The couple played by Eva Longoria and Ricardo Antonio Chavira who as Gabrielle and Carlos Solis represent His-panics in the United States, Barbosa said will reflect permanent immigrants in each community. For example, in the Colombian version, the couple will be from Ecuador. Production on the Argentine version begins April 15 in Buenos Aires, and the first episodes could air in Argentina as early as June or July, Barbosa said. Four actresses already have been cast as the lead desperate housewives for the Argentine version: Araceli Gonzalez as Gabriela (Gabrielle on the U.S. version), Gabriela Toscano as Susana (Susan), Carola Reyna as Elisa (Bree) and Mercedes Moran as Lia (Lynette).

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TILLMAN: Climbing through four thousand four hundred. TOWER: Thank you. Moments later, Tillman said, "Two, two Lima, we just lost an engine here. Two, Two Lima, we need a vector (direction) for the beach if possible." TOWER: Say it again, sir. TILLMAN: Two, two lima, we, ah our engine just started running rough, we need a vector if possible.

TOWER: Yes sir. Are you able to maintain altitude? If you're not, I'll vector you right in on the localizer and nice little glide rate. TILLMAN: I'm unable to maintain altitude. TOWER: Number of souls on board? TILLMAN: Four souls. TOWER: Nover two, two lima, your position is three miles east of the airport as you break out, turn right two seven zero.

Then came the final exchange. TILLMAN: See, I'm heading to heading of two seven zero. We're over the water, we're not going to make it. TILLMAN: Send some help, we're going in the drink. TOWER: Alright, we're coming out We'll send folks out to you.

TOWER: Two, two lima just crashed, we believe, in the ocean down in St Augustine, so any new information you might have starting putting it together. The crash is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. The Associated Press ATLANTA The pilot of a small plane that went down off the Florida coast in December calmly told an air traffic controller about engine problems and asked for rescuers just before the crash that claimed his life, his 16-year-old daughter and another teenager, according to broadcast recordings. Gary Tillman of Rome, was en route to the Bahamas on Dec. 18 with three passengers when his Cessna 195 began losing altitude over the Atlantic Ocean off Vilano Beach, just north of St.

Augustine. Tillman, 47, and his daughter Hannah perished. Anna Kipp and Rachel Hostetler, both 16, got out of the plane, but Kipp died at a hospital. Rain, gale force winds and 7-to 10-foot seas hampered the search. A shrimp boat snagged the wrecked plane two weeks later.

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Wednesday, March 1 8:00 a CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF LEE COUNTY (TALC) BARGAINING TEAM AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY BARGAINING TEAM (Lee County High Tech Center Central, 3800 Michigan FM) Wednesday, March 1 2:30 p.m ADMINISTRATIVE SOFTWARE PROJECT BUSINESS TRACK EVALUATION COMMITTEE (Waldo-4) Wednesday, March 1 3:30 p.m CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Committee will meet at the Support Services Annex Building, 3308 Canal Street, FM and travel to the following school construction sites. (Please note that the times posted are anticipated times to arrival) 4:00 p.m. Skyline Elementary School, 620 SW 19th Street, CC 4:40 p.m. Caloosa Elementary School, 620 S. Del Prado CC 5:20 p.m.

Colonial Elementary School, 3800 Schoolhouse Rd, FM) Wednesday, March 1 4:00 p.m AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE (HR Conf. Rm.) Thursday, March 2 2:30 p.m JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW LABOR MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Board Members' Conf. Rm.) Monday, March 6 8:30 a MARKETING AND PROGRAM PLACEMENT COMMITTEE (3" Fl. Conf. Rm.) Monday, March 6 10:00 a TRANSPORTATION LABOR MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Transportation Central Annex Conf.

3925 Canal Street, FM) Monday, March 6 3:30 p.m BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS (3 Fl. Conf. Rm.) Tuesday, March 7 8:00 a AUDIT SELECTION COMMITTEE VENDOR INTERVIEWS 3- Fl. Conf. Rm.) Tuesday, March 7 10:00 a.m TRANSPORTATION LABOR MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Transportation Central Annex Conf.

3925 Canal Street, FM) Wednesday, March 8 10 00 a CUSTODIAL LABOR MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Support Services Large Conference Room, 3308 Canal Street, FM) Wednesday, March 8 6:00 p.m DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Board Room) Thursday, March 9 8:00 a CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE SUPPORT PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION OF LEE COUNTY (SPALC) BARGAINING TEAM AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY BARGAINING TEAM (HR Conf. Rm.) Thursday, March 9 10:00 a.m TRANSPORTATION LABOR MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Transportation Central Annex Conf. 3925 Canal Street, FM) Friday, March 10 8:00 a.m CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE SUPPORT PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION OF LEE COUNTY (SPALC) BARGAINING TEAM AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY BARGAINING TEAM (HR Conf. Rm.) Monday, March 13 2:30 p.m JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW LABOR MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Board Members' Conf. Rm.) Monday, March 13 6:00 p.m COMPLIANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3" Fl.

Conf. Rm.) Tuesday, March 14 p.m SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (Board Room) ('Immediately following Student Hearings.) Tuesday, March 14 "3:00 p.m SCHOOL BOARD BRIEFING MEETING (Board Room) ('Immediately following Student Hearings and special Board meeting.) Tuesday, March 14 6:30 p.m REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD ACTION MEETING (Board Room) Wednesday, March 15 2:00 p.m PRESS CONFERENCE (Board Room) REM Metallic Gold Accents Chocolate, Black, Navy Bottoms Metallic Striped Tops Skorts Shorts Capris Pants Jackets ffi fmb ttteg) girare Comfort Side Elastic 96 $29 1 1 Lightest Microfiber Navy Khaki Black Sizes 34-42 Siz 44 33 Enjoy a Night Out On the Town Dinner Theater Package $50.00 iinmnmmnn Hid clic ol house Theater a a featuring "Let's go to the movies' February 11th stsaki and afood For reservations call 472-3355. A special dining menu is available. 949 Sand Castle Road at The Dunes, Sanibel Thursday, March 16 10:00 am TRANSPORTATION LABOR MANAGEMENT SUBLUMMI 1 1 1 1 (iransponanon central Annex Conf. 3925 Canal Street, FM) Thursday, March 16 4:30 p.m SAFETY LABOR MANAGEMENT 5UDv.vJvuvii 1 1 ec iisiana uoasr ru irmce, 6281 Metro Plantation Road, FM) Tuesday, March 21 3:30 p.m INSURANCE TASK FORCE (3 N.

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Km.) Thursday, March 23 6:00 p.m CURRICULUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3" n. v.onr. Km.) Tuesday, March 28 2:30 p.m SPECIAL SCHOOL BOAKD MttlING Is Excited to Announce His New Location In Fort Myers 6150 Diamond Center Court Bldg. 100 Fort Myers, FL (boara Koomj immeaiareiy ronowing Student Hearings, if scheduled.) Tuesday, March 28 3:00 p.m SCHOOL BOARD BRIEFING MfctlING i (Boara Room immearareiy ronowing Student Hearings andor special Board meeting.) Tuesday, March 28 6:30 p.m REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD ACTION MttliiNU laoara Room; Michael J. Collins M.D., F.A.C.5.

Board Certified Ophthalmologist Fellowship Trained Wednesday, March 29...10:00 a CUSTODIAL LABOR MANAGCMtN I Dr. Collins is an established leader in the field of ophthalmology. Southwest Florida trusts his experience and expertise to deliver the highest quality patient care and surgical results. Full Service Eye Care Specializing Custom LASIK Near Vision CK to Cataract Corneal Surgery Eliminate Reading Glasses ReSTOR ReZoom Deluxe Treatment of Dry Eyes Multifocal Lens Implants Glaucoma Conference Room, 3308 Canal Street, FM) NOTE: Friday, March 10 Professional Duty Day NO School for Students Please note that two or more Board Members may be present at any of the public meetings noticed above. All persons are invited to attend.

Unless otherwise noted, all 'meetings listed above will be held at the Dr. James A. Adams Public Education Center, 2055 Central Avenue, Fort Myers. A copy of the agenda for the Regular Board Meetings maybe reviewed at the School District of Lee County, 2055 Central Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida 33901. Any person wishing to appeal ony decision made by The School Board of Lee County at a meeting or hearing will need a verbatim record of the proceedings.

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