July 16, 2007

ISSUE 1175

TKM FARMS’ TOM BASORE PASSES AWAY

The patriarch of TKM-Bengard Farms, Tom Basore, passed away early July 8 after a brave battle with cancer. He was the father of Toby, Kevin, Michael, Brian and Stephen Basore, all of whom are involved in running the family lettuce operation based in Belle Glade.

Mr. Basore’s funeral took place July 13 in Stockbridge, Mich., but a memorial service has also been planned for July 19 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Belle Glade.

The family has established an athletic scholarship in Mr. Basore’s name through the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation. Those who wish to make donations may make checks payable to TKM Farms, Inc. Athletic Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 39, Belle Glade, FL 33430.

FFVA extends its sincere sympathies to the Basore family.

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TANCREDO INTRODUCES ‘OVERDUE’ IMMIGRATION BILL

SFWMD GOVERNING BOARD CONSIDERS BACKPUMPING TO LAKE OKEECHOBEE

FRUIT FLY FOUND IN VALRICO

TKM FARMS’ TOM BASORE PASSES AWAY

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