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Kissimmee River Project .J Page 13 ivOOS Delivering Western Hendry Cow &Rre VOLME84NUBE 1 At A Glance Three die in Alva crash Hendry, Glades plan joint meeting Hendry and Glades county commissioners will have a joint meeting to discuss a common approach to impending growth on Tuesday, May 2, at 6 p.m. The round table session will take place in the Dallas B. Townsend Agriculture Center in LaBelle. Wanted: High school football officials Have you ever thought you would like to become a football official? Well, according to Nick Smith, Game Assigner for the South Gulf Football Officials Association (SGFOA), there has never been a better time. According to Mr. Smith who is a LaBelle resident and veteran high school official, avery severe shortage of officials for all sports at all levels exists nationwide. The demand for officials in Flori- da has outgrown the growth of the officiating ranks. Mr. Smith said the SGFOA will train, assign games and pay you for officiat- ing high school games. Youth (Pop Warner) officiating can also be scheduled through SGFOA membership. The Spring recruiting meeting of the SGFOA will be held Monday May 8, beginning at 7 p.m. in the cafete- ria at Fort Myers Senior High School. All persons ii ltiested are invited to attend the meeting and'or call Nick Smith at 863- 675-3502 for more information. Give blood May 11 The bi-monthly community blood drive will take place Thursday, Mat 11, from noon till 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 130,, Hwy. 80. Life-saving blood supplies are always in demand. Please come out and donate. Bluegrass Fest coming on April 29 The Countryside Singers and others will join together for some footstompin' fun at the LaBelle Rodeo Grounds from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. There will be plenty of food and craft vendors and lots of family fun. Booth space is avail- able for only $10. Please call Suzanne at the Caloosa Humane Society at 675-0997 for further details. There is a $5 admission fee. Proceeds benefit the Caloosa Humane Society. Please call 675-0997 for details. Register at COES for summer VPK Register for Summer 2006 Pre-Kindergarten at Country Oaks Elementary Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This pro- gram is free to all children who will be five before September 1, 2006, and will be entering kindergarten. The program will run from May 31 until July 27 from 7:50 a.m.-3:10 p.m. at Country Oaks Elementary. There will be no transportation provid- ed. Students will receive break- fast and lunch each day. This program is designed to prepare your child for kindergarten. Index Classifieds ........18-20 Editorial .............4 Speak Out ........... 4 Social News .......... 5 Sports ..............7 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. IIlll11 Illll1 8 16510 00019 1 Three victims lost their lives in a traffic crash this past week-, end on SR 80 in Alva. The crash occurred at 12:37 p.m. Sunday, April 23. According to the Flori- da Highway Patrol, Luis Miguel Compos and Roberto Compos, ages unknown, died at the scdne. A third, victim, Maria Montero, reportedly died Mon- day at Lee Memorial Hospital. The driver and four other pas- It was the first trip out of the States for most of the young people who headed to Costa Rica on a mission trip last month. Thirteen people, includ- ing six youth, from Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church experienced one of the most memorable trips of their lives as they shared their beliefs with some of the world's poor- est residents. From March 19-26 the mis- sionaries from high school age to 80+ years of age went on the trip with Pura Vida Missions, holding Bible camps for kids twice daily morning and after- noon at two locations in San Ramon, Costa Rica. Living and working in the Third World neighborhood called Pastoral was an eye-opener for the little party. They also had an opportu- nity to work at an orphanage and at a community center. Much of the time they played g ames like soccer and Duck Duck Goose, and played music while offering their Christian message. Many of the mission- sengers in the vehicle were hos- pitalized; a six-month old infant has been released. The victims were members of one LaBelle family living on Betty Street. FPH reports that Alva resi- dent Robert A Casey, 18, was traveling northbound on Styles Road, approaching a red flash- ing traffic signal at SR 80 in a 2000 Saturn. Pedro Dominguez Azuara, 28, was driving a 2001 Ford utility truck eastbound on SR 80. FHP reports that the Casey vehicle entered the inter- section without stopping for the red flashing light and struck the Azuara vehicle's right side. Mr. Azuara lost control and the truck moved,toward the south shoulder, rotated counter clock- wise before overturning twice. The Casey vehicle came to a final rest facing north on Styles Road; the Azuara vehicle ended up facing north on the south shoulder of SR 80. Mr. Azuara sustained critical injuries. In the Azuara vehicle, only Alejandro Ramirez was a wearing seatbelt. He sustained serious injuries. Other passen- gers included Maria Montero, who was in critical condition when hospitalized; Jesus Dominguez. serious; Joahana Dominguez, serious. Mr. Casey was uninjured in the crash. All the injured were transported to Lee Memorial Hospital. The crash occurred on a sec- tion of SR 80 recently reopened to traffic. Alcohol was apparent- ly not a factor in the collision. FHP continues to investigate the crash. River on edge By Patty Brant Recently designated as one of the top endangered rivers in the country, the Caloosahatch- ee River is in trouble. Locals .who kno\\ the river intimate. have been pushing for this for a long time. The Caloosahatchee River Citizens Association, known as Riverwatch, has been warning of the decline of the river for ten years. LaBelle native Scott Perry probably spends as much dr more time on the river than anyone else has for years. His love for the river was kindled when he was just a boy, enam- ored of fossils the ancient messages left in its banks. He has amassed a large collection of those messages and has been passing that love along to others through a summertime fossil camp. Scott said the river's trou- bles begin to the north, as nutri- ent-laden rains flow into it from the north watershed. Nutrient concentrations create "dead zones" that are not easy to fix and result in blue green algae blooms in the summer. Nitro- gen sucks up the oxygen from the water, eventually killing fish and aquatic life. Lake Trafford in Immokalee has suffered from a similar issue. Just a few months ago the restoration of Oxbow #24 in Fort Denaud provided a showcase for a healthy river with native plants, aquatic and shore plants. The oxbow diminishes the destruc- tion of wakes from large boats and' keeps fish beds vital, Scott points out. A second oxbow restoration effort is being planrnedl. Restoring the oxbows will help, Scott said, but what will really fix the river is another drainage route an additional watershed area to clean up nutrients b-elort the water gets " etoC'keOkeecho ,bee Scott said he would like to see a southern corridor in the SeeRiver Page2 City restricts water use This group of missionaries, from high schoolers to an octogenarian, participated in a Pura Vida Mission trip to Costa Rica last month. aries spoke little Spanish. The Martinsons provided translation said CUMC Youth and Children's Pastor Jesse Kroll who led the group. One of the "extras" they got from the trip was a marked improvement in their Spanish. Jesse said the church has previously done Bible camps in the US only. Last year they went to a migrant housing project in Tampa and were exposed to a completely different culture. The trip to Costa Rica deepened that understanding and taught them more about how to "Latin up" (a play on words from "lighten up." They found that human nature is the same everywhere, See Trip -Page 2 The City of LaBelle has passed Phase II mandatory water use restrictions. The action was taken at the April 13 city commission meeting. Water usage has pushed the city's water plant to near capacity in recent weeks. The board made the decision to ensure that sufficient water is available for all city water cus- tomers. City residents with odd numbered addresses (ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) may water out- side on Wednesdays and Satur- days from 4-8 a.m. City water residents with even numbered addresses (ending in 2, 4, 6, 8, 0) may water outside on Thursdays and Sundays from 4-8 a.m. Hand watering with one hose and /or an automatic shutoff nozzle is allowed.from 5-7 p.m. on the same days. All wasteful and unnecessary water use is prohibited. Under these restrictions, residents may wash cars, boats and other equipment between 4-8a.m. and 5-7 p.m. on their landscape watering days. Washing must be done on, or must drain to, a non-paved sur- face that permits water to soak See City -Page 2 So, how healthy are you? It's time for the Fourth Annual "Women + Wellness = Win- ning" Women's Health Fair! Join the staff on Thursday, May 4, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the health department, 1140 Pratt Boulevard, LaBelle. Free screen- ings will be offered for choles- terol, body fat analysis, blood pressure, glucose, hemoglobin and bone density. Heart to Heart, School Health, Opening Doors, Healthy Families and Healthy Start from the health depart- ment; Hendry Regional Medical Center; Hendry Glades Behav- ioral Health; United Way; Hope Hospice; Senior Connections; Hendry County Sheriff's Depart- ment; Tru Image Fitness; Family Health Center and Curves are among the providers that will provide information on staying healthy. The purpose of the free health fair is to raise awareness of the steps women can take to improve their health. Women are often so busy with the needs of others they do not take the time to focus on their own health needs. When women take even the simplest steps to improve their health, the results can be significant. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Are you aware of the signs of a heart attack or stroke? Are you at risk for diabetes? Do you know the symptoms of diabetes or what pre-diabetes is? Do you know your cholesterol and blood pressure numbers? Do you get regular physical activity? If there was a "magic pill" for health it would be physical activi- ty. Yet most people in Hendry County do not make it a priority in their lives. The fair will offer information on Hendry County on the Move and WOMAN- Women On the Move Across the Nation. Both are fun ways to become more active and even receive a free pedometer to help inspire you to take more steps! Make a commitment to yourself to be more active and to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Get regular checkups and screenings. Be safe and protect yourself. Come to the health fair for ideas on lifestyle changes you can start making to get healthier! The fair will offer computer access to information and short quizzes on health on topics including body mass index, find- ing your ideal weight and how many calories you need daily to maintain, lose or gain weight. Try Freeze Frame to see how your stress level is can you make the flowers bloom and the rainbow appear? The Fourth Annual Women + Wellness = Winning will provide women with exhibits, screen- ings, snacks, giveaways and door prize drawings and a fun time. Please plan to join in the celebra- tion of health and wellness. For more information call 674-4041 Ext 127 (Mary Ruth Prouty). Sut.m,t.-j d Ir ,:, Cailo.josa lle Judy Paskvan Stop the cycle ... During Abuse Prevention Month, children at the RCMA on Cowboy Way were treated to a colorful pinwheel by the Hendy/Glades Health Department qnd Program Man- ager Judith Paskvan. The Heafthy Families Program focuses on preventing child a~use and neglect and helps families form a pdsitive parenting approach. For more information call LaBelle: 863.674.4041 ext 149; Clewiston: 863.902.3314 ext 532. Costa Rica: Shaking hands with another culture Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Jesse Kroll The mission group from Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church spent a week min-" istering to residents in the blighted Pastoral neighborhood of San Ramon, Costa Rica, sharing their faith and a lot of good fellowship with residents. CMUMC missionaries share Word & : ;i a`3ja0~~ef'~J,~~~~i'~- I E ~: ,~ldb~"* c` ''`''' jikr- 2 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, April 27,2006 River Continued From Page 1 Everglades Agriculture Area (EAA) for natural sheetflow. He added that money coming from the federal government to state and local governments is being used to do things that will result in even more development, adding, "I don't see the true Everglades restoration happening." Scott says he has seen a dis- tinct difference in the river over 20-some years. It started when he returned from college and noticed that there not nearly the number of schools of mullet in the river as before. Then more exotics came in, creating mono- cultures and killing off native veg- etation underneath, which affects wildlife. Even when species like Brazilian Pepper are uprooted, it leaves the bank bare and subject to erosion. There are examples of good management along the river. Scott points to Port LaBelle Mari- na as an example of good water- flow with low pesticide use and native vegetation. City Continued From Page 1 into the ground. This must be done using a hose with an auto- matic shutoff nozzle. These restrictions apply to all Trip Continued From Page 1 but that the Costa Ricans seemed to put more emphasis on relation- ships and the simple things in life. The group enjoyed the trip so much, and feels that so much was accomplished, they plan a similar Bible camp at Mira Verde July 10- 13 this summer from 9 a.m. till noon. The young people who took part in this trip were: Kenny and Anna Martinson, Alex Smith, David Phillips, Jessica Backes and Drew Dyess. This was Alex Smith's first mis- sion trip and.his first time leaving the States. The experience was better than he expected and he said they did more than he thought possible. None of it seemed like work to him, though. His biggest surprise was seeing how the people live there. Although there is natural beauty all around them, they live in dirt, crammed into tiny houses that all look the same. He said they also met up with The best thing that could hap- pen would be to clean up the water before it gets to the lake, he says. Dropping the water level in the lake is not enough; it's still too high and will continue the "flush- ing" effect downriver to the estu- ary a shock event every time for the environment. The river needs to flow cleaner and slower, he cautions. Mayor of LaBelle Randy Bengston: "The river is rot as clear as it used to be. A lot of peo- ple are staying away from the river. Thus we. need a long-term solution. The river is our patient; our river is dying unless we treat it in a sustainable manner." Help is on the way. According to the Calooshatchee River Citi- zens Association Web site, Best Management Practices ( BMPs) implemented on EAA sugarcane farms have reduced the amount of pollution from these areas and have this year come to the Caloosahatchee River Basin citrus industry. BMPs include environmentally sustain-, able farming methods that encourage the conservation of nutrients and water. water users: Private well are included in these restrictions. There are prescribed penal- ties for violators: First offense: $25; second offence: $50; third offense: $75; fourth and subse- quent offense: $500. The city is in the planning Test cells for the C-43 Reservoir just west of LaBelle are being built now. The reservoir itself is sup- posed to hold water, preventing the onslaught of water rushing to the estuary. However, not every- one agrees that it will be able to do the job its intended to do. The folks at local marinas, however, are not convinced that the river is in such bad shape. Wayne and Dolly Brown have owned and operated Belle Hatch- ee Marina for.23 years since 1983. They say they have more boats coming through every year and have not noticed any slow- down. They say they've heard no complaints from the boaters but feel that more development will bring more problems with the river. Port LaBelle Marina's dock- master Joe Crunk has been there for 28 years; 30 years on river. He says tannic acid from roots causes the water coloration. The marina is currently constructing an addi- tional 100 slips. Joe is required to take turbidity samples twice daily for the Department of Environ- mental Protection. Since con- struction began about two phase for the development of a new water treatment plant.. It has completed a preliminary engineering report and adopted a capital improvement plan that provides for a 2.5 MGD (Million Gallon a Day) reverse osmosis water treatment plant. The new Students from CMUMC shared games and much more Costa Rican children. other mission groups from West Palm Beach and St. Augustine. He is anxious to do more Pura Vida Missions.: ;" ., : : Alex is a graduating senior at LHS, headed to Wake Forest. He likes history and chemistry, but is not sure of his major. Jack and Lois Smith are his parents. David Phillips'said this Was a "great experience;" meeting kids from other countries. "I feel blessed to be able to minister t6' them," he said. months ago, he says they've always been in compliance with the approved standards. Joe says he notices more debris coming down the river dur- ing water release from the lake, and the current speeds up. He also said the water is clearer in the winter and decomposing vegeta- tion makes it murkier in the sum- mer. Sandy and Carroll Crist of Michigan and LaBelle live on their Gulf Star 44' motor yacht at Port LaBelle Marina. Sandy said they've not noticed a difference in the 15 years they've come to LaBelle. In fact, Sandy said "let me travel on this river any time!" Ivan and.Marlene Ewers live in Apalatchicola and tie up their 37' Morgan Out Islander to the City Dock every time they sail down the Caloosahatchee. That's been twice a year for the past six years. They're biggest complaint is the wakes stirred up by the big yachts that stir up the bottom. Still LaBelle is their favorite place to tie up. The Ewers say they'd like to see the river returned to what Mother Nature created even if they could no longer navigate it. plant should be competed in 2009. Until that time .residents are being asked to assist in reducing water usage during the dry times of the year. For more information, please contact City Hall at 675-2872, or Dan Atkisson 673-0617. He also said they did more than he expected. He.was surprised at how loving the local people were and amazed at how willing to give what little they have. On the sec- ond or third day there he and Alex were playing \ ith the little kids, squirting water and, naturally, got dirty. He pulled off a new shirt and gave it to one of the kids to wash and to keep, not thinking anything about it. The next day the boy's father came and brought his son's soccer jersey from when he was about five years old (he's 13 now). It was signed by all the kids. David pointed out that the Costa Rican kids were better soc- cer players because they play it all the time. Age 18, David is a graduating senior at LHS. He plans to attend EC then UCF to study computer animation. He will always remem- ber this trip and introducing Christ into the lives of many kids and adults. 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Deep Fried Chicken, Fish, Crab Cakes, Shrimp, or Combos Vdsical Etertainnrent Inclided Y - J Moarionf.frtis'rl. Almanacs Heritage Museum's Bull Pit Round-Up last meeting of season Bible study The LaBelle Heritage Muse- um's last meeting of the 2005/06 season will be Thursday, May 4, when members will meet at Buddy Taylor's in Felda for a deli- - cious supper of pulled pork, pota- to casserole, baked beans, cole slaw, rolls, and iced tea. Total cost will be about $10, with tax and tip. Apply for Scott Tanner Memorial Scholarship LaBelle Youth Livestock & Ag Show Inc. would like to invite any- one interested in applying for the Scott Tanner Memorial Scholar- ship to come by Florida Communi- ty Bank and pick up an application from Winn Tanner or Sonya Mur- ray. To be eligible for the scholar- ship you must have been a mem- ber of the. Hendry County 4H program or the LaBelle FFA pro- gram. Applications are also avail- able at the LaBelle High School, deadline has been extended to May 1. Mike and Vicki have known for sometime that they were to do more in their Ministry. Once a month at the buck-outs was not enough time to spend with the hurting and hungry ones! So they have listened to the people and started the Bull Pit Bible Study. They would like to invite everyone out on Thursday nights to the LaBelle Rodeo Arena at 7 p.m. for bible study. They welcome every- one! Benefit BBQ for Joann Alley There will be a benefit BBQ at the Hendry County Fair and Live- stock in honor of Joann Alley tak- ing place this Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kiwanis Scholarship Applications Kiwanis is accepting applica- tions for Adult Advancement and .r . . :.;.; :i-:. : "; --. -': '' .: / : i " Vocational Training Scholarships, also any prior High School Gradu- ate Kiwanis Scholarship Recipients can reapply for continuing sup- port. Call Debbie 675-4643. Dead- line date for applications for the 2006-07 year is July 1,2006. ABWA scholarships available The Calooshatchee Charter Chapter of American Business Women scholarship applications are now available and can be picked up a Badcock Furniture Store on Main Street. Support Home Missions- golf tournament The Pentecostal Church of God, Florida District is hosting a golf tournament at the Glades Golf Course on May 13. It will be a four CALOOSA BFI IF To Reach Us i I ,,[ n.r ir:l.-l-. rF I ,',.: 1: 4 4'44 I' ,- nc r : '. :,. To Submit News man best ball tournament. The fee is $75 per player which includes all tournament fees and a BBQ din- ner. All proceeds will go to the Home Missions Department to repair or establish churches in Florida. Should you have any ques- tions and want to play, please call L.W Howard at 673-3216 or at 675-6729. LMS Drama on stage with'When in Rome' The LaBelle Middle School Drama Club will present a musical and dinner theater called When in Rome... on Friday, May 5. 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Cowboy Way, LaBelle (863) 675-3277 Website: www.ccslabelle.com Elementary School * Phonics Reading Program * Traditional Mathematics * Small Classes * Individual Attention * A-Beka Curriculum * Music Program * School Technology Jr. High School * Advanced Math & Science Curriculum * Small Classes Insure Individual Attention * A-Beka Curriculum * Music Program * School Technology Instead of Daycare, Why Not School? * Pre-School Students Read * It is now possible to get the best in Private Education for the cost of davcare * Special rates, discounted tor families * Free before school care, open at" A M. * Bible based curriculum starts at age 2, * We do not discriminate based on race, color, nationality or euthic origin. * Bus transportation avail- able from Immokalee & Felda * Members of Florida League of Christian Schools & Florida Association of Christian Colleges & Schools, Inc. 1454 Madison Ave. Immokalee Caloosa Belle, Thursday, April 27,2006 3 Ham operator class coming up Free amateur radio classes for call for several "Ham" radio oper- 8348) of Clewiston is the Hendry 2. Technician Class Element 2 the FCC (Federal Communication ators to provide backup commu- County RACES Coordinator. FCC License Preparation by Commission) Technician "no- nication between the operation The course includes over 7 Gordon West; Paperback.Usually code" License will be offered in centers and shelters. hours of video material produced less than $16 cooperation with the Hendry Reliable communication is by the American Radio Relay Thecourse DVD, text and "rtrnnrnr E T Mql A n r in:nan v f t r ln I. rP ic n rnnntr r. .n T V, t ad uounly LLlimrgency ivl i management tI Office to people of all ages. The classes run three Saturday morn- ings; May 6, 13 and 20 from 8:30 to 12:30. The classes meet at the Hendry County Emergency Man- agement Office (North-east entrance to the "old" Hendry County court house on the 3rd Floor. The instructor is Norman Dillman (nOjcc). For more infor- mation and reservations call him at 863-674-9016. The Riley and Glade County Emergency Management Plans The. State Attorney's Hendry/Glades Office announces the following defendants were sentenced by Judge Frederick Hardt in Circuit Court: Joey Wahoo Henry was adjudicated guilty on one count of sexual battery and was sentenced to serve 10 years prison to be fol- lowed by. three years on sex offender probation; Assistant State Attorney Chene' Gerlach handled the case. Oscar Reyna was adjudicat- ed guilty on six cases involving A man is in custody in connec- tion with a home invasion and attack on a juvenile. The Hendry County Sheriff's Office received a report at about 4:47 a.m. Monday, April 24, that there had been a home invasion at 1334 Chickasaw Ave. in North LaBelle. Deputies arrived on the scene and learned that two men had entered the residence with- out permission. When told to leave by a juvenile who lives there, one of the men, later identi- Intelligence leads developed by the HCSO Criminal Investiga- tions Division led to the 1lth bust of an illegal growhouse since February 2005. According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, a search conducted at approximately 10:20 a.m. April 10 at 320 Kil- patrick Loop in Flaghole uncov- ered marijuana plants from 2 '/2 to three feet~tall. The plants were being culti- vated with elaborate electronic- Dana-Howard-Weekley American Legion Post 130 is proud to celebrate National Mil- itary Appreciation Month dur- ing the month of May. Senate bill S. 1419 was passed unani- mously on June 6, 2000, pro- claiming National Military Appreciation Month (May) which includes VE Day, Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day/Week, National Day of Prayer and Memorial Day. This very impor- tant month therefore, honors LnIItcllC in emergency scI J ILua.IIon and is often a problem. For many, many years Ham radio operators have often provided backup com- munication for floods, fires, hurri- canes, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc. Often telephones and cell phones become overloaded and are not useable. Also, public safe- ty radios are busywith other activ- ities. RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) is the official group that is authorized to com- municate during declared emer- gencies. Jim Sparks (863-983- burglaries to businesses and was sentenced to five years prison on each case to run concurrently with the 60 years prison he was previously sentenced to several ,months ago; Assistant State Attor- ney Fred Kahle handled the cases. Sefrino Moreno Gomez was found guilty by a Hendry County jury of one count of sexual bat- tery. The trial w\as held before Cir- cuit Judge Frederick Hardt and lasted two days. The prosecutor was ASA Fred Kahle. \ fied as Sergio Luna, allegedly picked up a knife from the kitchen sink and stabbed the juvenile in the neck. He then took the vic- tim's wallet and ran out of the house. Deputies located Luna at 1429 Suwanee Ave. where he was identified as the assailant. Luna, age 24, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and rob- bery. The victim was treated at the scene by EMS. aided equipment in two rooms of the residence. The seizure occurred just prior to harvest. Estimated value of the plants is $45,000-$50,000. The two peo- ple arrested were both from Dade County. Yajaire Irizarry, age 53, a Venezuelan citizen in the US on a work visa and Rafael Suarez-Perez, age 30, were trans- ported and booked into the Hendry CountyJail. those Americans who have given their lives in defense of our nation's freedom and the men and women now serving in uniform. Along with the organizers for National Military Appreciation Month, the Ameri- can Legion is asking that Ameri- cans show their appreciation for our military by displaying the American Flag and the POW/MIA flag during the month of May through Flag Day June 14. League piU3 UcIemonsUaLtons aniu practice 'exams. Arrangements will be made for participants to take the FCC examination for the technician license. There is a $10 fee for the exam but the class and the 10-year license are free. Texts are available at book stores or on- line but are not required for the course. 1. Now You're Talking! All You Need to Get Your First Ham Radio License(Paperback)American Radio Relay League. 5th edition Usually less than $21 Opal Omega Cross Opal Omega Cross, age 81, of Evergreen died Monday, March 27, 2006, in an Evergreen Alabama hospital. She worked for years as a lab technician at Berry Citrus. She was preceded in death by her par- ents, seven brothers and her hus- band. Vernon Cross. Private funeral services for only family was held. Burial took place in LaBelle with Cope Funeral Home directing. Survivors include her daughter: Bernice' Elders (Charles), Pulaski, Tenn.; t\vo brothers: Billy Reeves,r Okeechobee, and Claiborne Reeves, Houston, Texas; twvo sis- ters; Ruby Fay Powell, Evergreen, and Jewel Reeves Enich, Ever, green; and three grandchildren: Casey Walker, Terry Elders an. Ty Elders. Donations may be made to Infirmary Care, 212 Rural St. Ever- green, Ala. Joseph J. Soukup Joseph J. Soukup, age 89, of .LaBelle entered into eternal rest on April 17, 2006. He passed away at home. Joseph was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a resident of LaBelle for the past 28 years where he was a lifetime member of the Ameri- can Legion and the VFW and was a friend to many. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Georgia Soukup. His survivors include daughters: Antoinette Gunn, Candace Adkins; and son: Joseph J. Soukup II. He also leaves behind.nine grandchil- dren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 22, at Lee-Memorial Park in Ft. Myers. Dorothy Getting Neitzke Dorothy Getting Neitzke, age 95, of LaBelle, formally of Lake Park, Iowa, died on April 7, 2006 at Cross Key Manor in Lehigh Acres. She was born on August 27, 1910, of John and Emma Getting, in Sanborn, Iowa. She graduated from high school in Sanborn and study material will be on reserve for use in the Barron Library in LaBelle for anyone who misses a class or needs to review. A good way to review the material is to take practice examinations on the Internet http: \\w.hamteston- line.corn study.jsp Ham radio: talk around town, talk around the world, learn about digital com- munications, satellites, antennas, propagation and be a service to your community. held a teachers certificate from what later became Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She married her high school sweetheart, Carl, also Irom San- born, who died in 1985 after a marriage of over 50 years. She is survived by her daughter: Janice Halsne Grant. of Decorah. Iowa; her son: Jack Janet) of LaBelle. her grandchildren: Eric Haisne (Carla), Chris Halsne (Michelle), Ann Halsne;. and great-grandchil- dren: Elizabeth, Erin, Olivia and Eva all of Seattle, \\Wshington: granddaughter: Sarah Musler IClil- ford of Damascus Maryland. and grandson. Mark Neilzke .lamie) of Vermillion, South Dakota. There will be a memorial serv- ice on April 2 at the Church of the Good Shepherd at 1098 .Collingsw'ood ParkwvaN in Labelle. In lieu of flowers memorial gitts may be sent to the Church of the Good Shepherd at P.O. Box 787, LaBelle, Florida 33975. Suzanne Virginia Peterson Suzanne Virginia Peterson, age 68, of Granite Falls, NC, passed away April 18, 2006, in LaBelle. She was born Nov. 24, 1937, in East Hampton, NY Suzy was the loving mother and nana of daugh- ters: Tammy Sue Murray of LaBelle, Nicole Suzanne Thebeau of Granite Falls, NC; sons: Donald George Peterson of NC, Michael John Peterson of Jupiter and Eric Conrad Peterson of Granite Falls, NC; and sister: Eleanor of Long Island, NY; and brothers: Fred Bock and Henny Bock, both of East Hampton, NY and David Bock of Jacksonville; grandsons: James Michael Thebeau of Granite Falls, NC, Joshua Brendon Thebeau of Granite Falls, NC and Todd Bran- don Perkins of LaBelle; grand- daughters: Samantha Nicole Walk- er of LaBelle, Brooke Peterson of NC and Payton Peterson of NC. Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle. Did you sustain damage from Hurricane Wilma? Kristina A. Kulpa, CFA, ASA, Hendry County Property Apprais- er would like to ask, did you have hurricane damage due to Wilma? Is your home uninhabitable? If you've been temporarily dis- placed from your homesteaded property due to storm damage or other serious calamity, please notify the Property Appraiser's Office, so they will not remove your exemptions if your renewal mailing is returned to them. Alsd, if you purchased and moved into a home intended as your perma- nent residence before January 1, 2006, but were displaced as of January 1 due to severe storm damage, you are still eligible to file for a new homestead exemp- tion on your property. Additionally, if you believe your property was so significantly damaged as to drop the value as of January 1, please call them at 863-675-5270 to inquire about having your property reinspected. Please act promptly; any delays may jeopardize your opportunity for relief. 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Canal Point Pahokee Belle Glade South Bay Clewiston Moore Haven Ortona Muse North LaBelle Felda LaBelle Immokolee Pioneer Plantation Buckhead Ridge Okeechobee Basinger Frostproof The OL' OXBOW Lounge is OPEN Wednesday through Saturday 5 p.m. 11 p.m. HAPPY HOUR 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Vacancies starting at $84 1 Oxbow Drive LaBelle, FL 33935 863-475-4411 Fax: 863-675-4892 Three sentenced Obituaries in circuit court Juvenile attacked in home invasion Growhouse discovered Show appreciation for America's military -~r-~-~c~,--~i;;;~ ,7141 Ili~ll~TsEl, i, rr~l~ SCHRIST THE KING Lutheran Church 1362 Thigpen Road LaBelle, FL 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship The Lords Supper 1"t, 3rd & 5th Sundays Bible Study Sundays at 10:15 a.m. g Where everybody is Somebody and Jesus is Lord 863-675-2733 N.RiverRd.(Hwy78) " e-mail: ctklc@strato.net low COST PET VnoolnnATonS LL AAnnuAm VncCInTIons FrR DOGS. COTS & FERRETS S.\AVE cn H.jrri,.i rn- Pro; ~.rrnon & Fi F -'rorci cuo:n Prc'duc . Rabies $7.00 LABELLE RANCH SUPPLY S 281 S. Bridge St. LaBelle (863) 675-4250 S Saturday, April 29 from 7:30a.m to 9:00a.m. TRACTOR SUPPLY 'i Ol.aj Rd. .,R Si'1 Ft. M er, (239) 690-3002 Sa-utda), April 29 from 9:30a.m to ll:00a.m. V ,7 Call 1-888-673-8838 .,,,.... ,,,,n., iz .' ';; .*(IN /Y l if.iciilt-i-'''lt i' 4 OPINION Caloosa Belle, Thursday, April 27,2006 Speak Out Have an opinion or a question about a public issue? Post it anytime at the LaBelle issues forum at http'//www.newszapforums.com/forum56. It is a hometown forum so visit the page as often as you would like and share your comments (but no personal attacks or profanities, please). You can also make a comment by calling our Speak Out 24-hour opin- ion line at 675-4516. Comments will be published in the newspaper as space permits. GOLF CARTS NO PROBLEM FOR ANYBODY: This message is for Patty Brant. I was surprised to hear you are so against golf carts. I haven't heard of any golf cart accidents. You ran another article about golf carts on the front page of the April 13 issue stating that they are not legal to drive on the street. I don't see why they're a problem for any- body. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN?: Somebody wondered how anybody could embezzle $60,000 from the clerk's office. They changed accounting offices, that's how these things happen. Public issues forums Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. Topics include: i LaBelle issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum56 * Hendry County Issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum54 Go to newszap.com, click on your community and then on "community forums and links." Thank You Thank You LaBelle On April 11 and 13, the three LaBelle elementary schools par- ticipated in the Fitness Challenge and Hendry/Glades Elementary field days. These field days gave many fifth grade students from five different elementary schools the opportunity to engage in wholesome competition while meeting and making friends with students from different schools. All of this was made possible by the giving time and talent and treasure.by many in our commu- nity. The students and physical edu- cation staffs of LaBelle, Country Oaks and Upthegrove Elementary Schools wish to' thank: LaBelle Quarterback Club, LaBelle Kiwa- nis and Banana Branch Harvest- ing for the donation of funds to buy the awards and food for the participants. 'We also want to thank LaBelle High School for the' use of their facility and students to help us with I many parent teers that ,he exciting days p Letters to the Editor Caloosa Sports Shooters I am sorry for not updating you on the range situation. As of now I have not heard when the sheriff is planning on opening it to the public. The sheriff will be in charge of the pistol and rifle range which is to be open every Saturday. The hours have not been set at this time. The sheriff will have. qualified safety people to run this area. We need to thank him and the County Com- missioners for supporting our effort to get open public shoot- ing at the range. The shotgun range is open on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. We shoot until about noon or longer if we have shooters. The public is welcome. Members will pay $3 for 25 targets and non-mem- bers will pay $6 for 25 targets. This is for trap or skeet. We will open on Saturday to accommo- date all who want to shoot. 'RSVP is recommended. Please call to reserve a time, 675-6432 ask for Ed or call 239-340-1575 and ask for Dave. We cannot open on Saturday until the rifle and pistol range opens. Kids under the age of 16 will shoot for free when accompanied by a parent. We will be collecting $75 a year from existing members due June 1, 2006. Each year on that date, your dues will be collected. If you want to continue you memberships please send you payment to: Caloosa Sports Shooters, 1840 Phillips Rd., Alva FL, 33920. We will send you a new card when we receive your payment. We still have to pay for our insur- ance and property expenses. It is very important that we use the rang open. If we di public use of t er. We will ne who will run on Saturday We hope for cannot get tl compensate work. I am 1 teers to start u Club. I believe work. I will d with this matt( In July we meeting to dil at the range. come. Apprecial Dear Editor I lost my h evening and thinking of al purse that w replaced dr social security credit cards, c sohal address invaluable to ing for it'for h( figured it was Upon arrive my relief wh message on machine front ting me know Rachael Boy, lie Berley, ha Thank you, R for returning i the Boy and raising their cl and integrity. girls I know t Thank Finances can be true horror stories I want to share a true story with you. The facts are true. The names are intentionally wrong. None of the people live in this area. It hap- pened a long time ago. Charles was 66 years old. He was recently widowed. He had retired from the railroad industry. He owned a home with no mort- gage, had a boat and he loved to fish. He had a good pension plus social security, some securities,and three paid-up life insurance poli- cies; He also had three grown chil- dren that he loved, and they lived up north. Charles had some health problems. He was lonely and missed his wife. He had one single male friend that he fished with often. Ilene was 44 years old and had never been married, and she had no children. Unfortunately, she was in very bad health. She had several heart attacks and she was a heavy smoker. She had a disability pension. After Charles became wid- owed, he met Ilene. Eventually, they fell in love and got married. It was more than just a marriage of convenience. They were very Financial Tips byWayneC. Switzer happy and very much in love. Charles asked me to change the beneficiary on his life policies to his newwife. Ilene, coincidentally, had a small endowment policy with the same insurance company and she asked me to get Charles named on her policy. It was at this time when I did a financial review with both of them and pointed out lots of prob- lems. Charles had put his home in joint tenancy with Ilene. Neither one had a will or trust. I tried to convince them to go to an attorney and get wills drawn, but they didn't do it. Ilene said something like this: "My doctor told me that if I don't quit smoking, my next heart attack will be my last. I don't want to live without Charles, so I am going to t's your world Get Involved[ the events and the Feelings in Hendry and teacher volun- , helped make these With all that is going on in the possible. world, mostly negative,.how does one stay positive? I wish I could remember who once told me that "People will for- get what you say, people will for- e on the days its get what you did, but people will don't we could lose never forget how you made them he facility altogeth- feel." As incredulous as it may, edsuggestions on seem, I feel this simple statement,. ed suggestions on transferred into action may hold and Wednesdays. the key to positivity. and Wednesdays. When was the last time you volunteers. If we made someone feel good? When hem, we need to was the last time you hugged those willing to someone? .I recently was sent a cooking for volun- poem titled simply, "A Hug," and it pa Youth Shooting went like this. e we can make this "No moving parts, no batteries. o all I can to help No monthly payments and no er. fees. e will have a -club Inflation proof, non-taxable, in scuss all the issues fact it's quite relaxable. It can't be Any ideas are wel- stolen, won't pollute, one size fits all, do not dilute. It uses little.ener- Thank You, gy, but yields results enormously. Relieves your tension and your Ed Kuntz stress, while invigorating your President happiness. Combats depression, makes you beam and elevates tes honesty your self esteem. Your circulation it corrects, without unpleasant : side effects. It is I think,.the perfect andbag last Friday drug. was beside myself May I prescribe, my friends... 1 the things in the the HUG! rould have to be (and of course it is fully return- iver's license and able.) r card, checkbook, All things considered, despite cell phone and per- our individual and collective fail- book, which was ings, we are living in the greatest, me. After search- most forgiving country in the ours with no luck, I world and it is this most often for- gone for good. gotten and taken for granted fail- ing home, imagine ing that confuses and frustrates so Aile listening to a many people. the answering Frustrating and confusing until n Connie Boy, let- you stop and think that we are all That her daughter just playing out our God-given and her friend, Cal- roles in the play of life, which id found my bag. reminded me of a story I was told achael and Callie, about "acknowledgement." t. And thank you to It seems an earthling went to Berliy families for Heaven and was being shown children with honor around by an angel in a large Be proud of your workroom where hordes of hat I am. angels were sorting out prayers :you so very much, Allison Davis CALOOSA WBFI I F Our Purpose... The Caloosa Belle is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida. Independent is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspaper to pursue a mission of journalistic service to the citizens of the community. Since no dividends are paid, the company is able to thrive on profit margins below industrystan- dards. All after-tax surpluses are reinvested In Independent's mission of journalistic service, commitment to the ideals of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and support of the community's deliberation of public issues. .......................................................... ........................... We Pledge ... * To operate this newspaper as a public trust * To help our community become a better place to live and work, through our dedi- cation to conscientious jour- nalism. * To provide the information citl izens need to make their own Intelligent decisions about public issues. * To report the news with hon- esty. accuracy, purposeful neutrality, fairness, objectivity. fearlessness and compassion. * To use our opinion pages to facilitate community debate not to dominate it with our own opinions. * To disclose our own conflicts of interest or potential con- flilcs to our readers. * To correct our errors and to give each correction the prominence it deserves. * ro provide a right to reply to those we wlite about * To treat people with courtesy. respect and compassion For More Information See At Your Service On Page 2 EDrrITOAL: News Editor: Patty Brant News Clerk: Donna Meister Reporter: JerriLynn Merritt Sports: Roger Alexander ADVERTISING: Advertising Director Judy Kasten Advertising Manager Brenda Jaramillo Advertising Services Coordinator: Dale Conyers Advertising Services: Barbara Calfee National Advertising Joy Parrish Independent Newspapers, Inc. Chairman Joe Smyth President Ed Dulin Vice President of Florida Operations Tom Byrd Executive Editor Katrina Elsken that were being sent to God. A second room opened up with even more angels frantically packaging up for delivery the responses to the unending stream of blessings and graces requested of God.. Our steps continued until we entered a room small enough to contain only two angels, who were engaged only in prayer, as this was the "Acknowledgement Room" where the recipients of prayer requests could acknowl- edge the receipt of the answers to their prayers. This is where that often scarce commodity called "thanks" given back to God for our many bless- ings would assure our continued blessings being granted. All too often we take for grant- ed our freedom and our standards of living. If you have food, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are better off than 75 percent of this \\orld If you have mone\ in the bank, in your wallet and spare change in a dish, you are among the top 8 percent of the world's wealthy. If you woke up this morning healthy, you ar more blessed than the many who wlll not survive this day. If you have never experienced the fear of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of tor- ture or the pangs of starvation; you are better off than 700 million people across this globe. If you can attend a public or church meeting without the fear of reprisal, arrest, torture or death, you are envied by, and more blessed than three billion people in the world. With the trust that comes from caring, I trust that all your feelings, negative or positive, can be, regardless of your religious or non-religious beliefs, better under- stood and accepted. And don't forget, unlike a hand shake, a hug is fully returnable. Respectfully, T.W.Bill Neville (Hendry County Citizen and Taxpayer) Joke of the week Some fun thoughts... Only in America do drug- stores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy ciga- rettes at the front. Only in America do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke. Only in America do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters. Only in America do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our use- less junk in the garage. Only in America do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight. Only in America do we use the word 'politics' to describe the process so well: 'Poli' in Latin meaning 'many' and 'tics' meaning 'bloodsucking crea- tutes'. Only in America do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering. EVERWONDER..... Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin? Why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed? Why don't you ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lot- tery"? Why is "abbreviated" such a long word? Why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"? Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dish- washing liquid made with real lemons? Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour? Why isn't there mouse-fla- vored cat food? Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes? Why do they sterilize the nee- dle for lethal injections? You know that indestructible black box that is used on air- planes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?! Why don't sheep shrink when it rains? Why are they called apart- ments when they are all stuck together? If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress? If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal? keep smoking and I will die first. Then his children will inherit every- thing. Besides, if Charles did die before me, I would leave every- thing to them, as they are my only family." Some time later, Charles died. I filed the insurance papers for Ilene and she got the insurance money. Rather soon thereafter, something strange happened. The man that was Charles' friend came into my office to pick up a beneficiary change form so he could get his name listed as beneficiary on llene's endowment policy. He had just married her! Needless to say, I was shocked. I called Ilene and asked if I should give this man the form and she said yes. I reminded her about the three children from Charles' first marriage, and I asked if she had made a will and she said no. I suggested she do that as soon as possible, but I knew she wasn't listening. How unfortunate. A little over a year later, Ilene's new husband, Charles' so-called friend, came back into my office to pick ip a beneficiary claim form. Ilene had died of another heart attack. The man made a "sick'" comment. He said to me: "I got everything; I got all the old man's money, (they were about the same age, but that is what he said), I got the house, and I even got his boat." I asked himt if he was going to give any of it to the children up north, and he said: "I probably would have, but now I don't know. They hired an attorney, so I might not give them anything." It is hard.to believe that intelli- gent people, Charles and Ilene, could allow such a nightmare to happen with a nice estate, but it did. It wasn't intentional, nor with- out forethought. It happened because they would not take the time and relatively small expense, to get with an attorney. It could have been such that Ilene lived in the marital house for the rest of her life, had plenty of income and at her death the assets passed to Charles' children. Instead, every- thing Charles and his firstwife, plus Ilene, accumulated ended up in the hands of a charlatan. The names were changed; the facts were real. Complete your financial planning, and protect the ones you love. Wayne C. Switzer, CLU Community Calendar Friday, April 21 American Legion Fish Fry: 5-7 p.m. Legion Post 130, Highway 80 VFW 10100 Aux.: Friday meal, $6,5-? p.m., post home on SR 29S AA: Step 11 Meditation Meeting 7 p.m. Episcopal Church' of the Good Shepherd, Collingswodd & Eucalyptus, Port LaBelle, open meeting Bingo! Our Lad\ Queen of Heaven Calholic Church, Early bird 6:45, Regular at 7 p n- NO Smok- ing Sunday, April 30 AAk 7 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Eucalyptus, Port LaBelle, open discussion Monday, May 1 Friends of the Library: 3 p.m. Library Cottage Teen Center: Hendry County Health Dept., 325 Pratt Blvd., 3-7 p.m. Weight Watchers: Weigh in and registration at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m., First Christian Church, Social Hall, 138 Ford Avenue. Bingo: 6:30 p.m. American Legion Hall, Hwy. 80W ' Ford, Sunset Park Community Assoc. 7 p.m. Old Daniels School, Manatee Ave. Pioneer Neighborhood Watch: 7 p.m. Pioneer Community Center. Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Euca- lyptus, Port LaBelle, open meeting Tuesday, May 2 LaBelle Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m., Flora & Ella's, Hwy. 80 Hobby class: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Woman's Club, Hwy. 80W Rotary Club: Boo Boo's Restau- rant, noon F/S Park Community Meeting: Daniels School/Community Center, 6:30 p.m. AA: 12 Step/Big Book study group 8 p.m. First Christian Church, Ford Avenue, open meeting Wednesday, May 3 Port LaBelle Garden Club: noon, extension office, Pratt Blvd. AA Big Book Meeting: noon, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Euca- lyptus, Port LaBelle, open meeting Wednesday Night Kids: ,6-7 p.m., Caloosa Baptist Church, for youth in grades 6-12 at 500 W. Hwy. 80. Phone 675-2348 PPVFD: drill 7 p.m. AA 8 p.m. at the Alva Recreation Hall. Thursday, May 4 Small business counseling: ses- sions begin at 9 a.m. Free. Call 675- 0125 for an appointment. Community Traffic Safety Team: 1:00 p.m. LaBelle Fire Sta- tion, Main Street Overeaters Anonymous (OA): Thursday 5:30 p.m. in the Episco- pal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1098 Collings\\ood Parkway @ Eucalyptus, one block south ofSR 80 east of LaBelle. AA: Open discussion, 8 p.m., First Christian. Church, Ford Ave. LaBelle Heritage Museum, Inc.: 7 p.m. at the City Commissioner Chambers in the City Hall, first Thursday except June, July and August. AA & Al Anon: 8 p.m. discus- sion, First Christian Church, Ford Ave., Call Intergroup at 275-5111 DAV Chapter 144:8 p.m. Ameri- can Legion Hall, Hwy. 80W Christian Youth Fellowship: 7 p.m., City Hall, Commissioner's room Caloosa Belle/Donna Meister Being an educator, would you say that kids have changed over the years in the public school system? Jean Harrison Smith, U teacher for 28 years said, "I SB certainly see the maturity level change here at the ;, high school from the middle I 'i school. I see more goal set- ting." Roberta Riberty, teacher for 27 years said, "I think kids are basically about the same. I do see a lot of dif- ference from ninth to tenth graders. There is a lot of . growing up going on. Some kids act out more at school than home and vise versa." Bobbie Spratt, teacher/coun- selor for 32 years said, "Kids are still good. I love my job. Thank God we have kids! The kids are trying to bring me up to date technologically." Jen Fotta, teacher for two years said, "I think the kids have more pressures and stress. They have FCAT concerns that we never had." I Caloosa Belle, Thursday, April 27, 2006 4 OPINION Caloosa Belle, Thursday, April 27, 2006 Avian influenza* I Yu Cm u ityDrcor sJstaCik wy You need to know neWSzaP.COem1 St imm, nil I inkl I t;; IIU iinU talUU ni; tio Caloosa. Belle/Submitted by LES Honor Roll students treated The honor roll students from LaBelle Elementary enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the American Legion Building on March 29 prepared by the American Legion Auxiliary. This is the fifth year that these businesses and organizations have helped make possible this event, which rewards third through fifth grade students for their hard work and honor roll achievement. LES wishes to thank the follow- ing for their help with this event: American Legion Auxil- lary, Kiwanis, Save-A-Lot, Citrus Belle, Winn Dixie, McDonald's and the HCSB Food Service. The students enjoyed the breakfast immensely.. Rentz to speak at CRCA meeting Caloosahatchee River Citizens Association (CRCA), also known as RiverWatch, will hold its annual meeting at the historic Captain Hendry House on Saturday, April 29. The business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. with featured updates on various programs and board elections. Highlights of the past year include: Completion of the Historic Fort Denaud Oxbow Project a multi media program will be shown. Formation of the Friends of Billy Creek (FfOB) and the launch of "Adopt a Creek" program Ameiican Riters listing of the River as a "Most Endangered River" for 2006 \Working with the Coalition for Eco-recreation on the LaBelle Nature Park Participating in the Sanibel "Save our Waters" Forum Working with Glades Coun- ty Economic Development Council on the Big O Birding Festival and historic Moore Haven Main Street Outreach at over 25 com- munity events related to .i-e Ri\ ci Formation oL the new "GreensCape" effort in Cape Coral At 11 a.m. Mark Renz will pres- ent a lecture and slideshow entitled "FLORIDA: Through Native Eyes." Mark's 45 minute program is a stunning photographic journey of Florida's backcountry through the perspective of a native Floridian. Mark's photographs have been published in newspapers and mag- azines throughout the state and the U.S. Author of "Fossiling in Flori- da," Mark has written three other books related to Florida's ancient past. Mark and his artist %wife, Marisa operate FossilExpeditions.com, a SW Flori- da fossil guide service. Mark has recently assisted with a giant sloth that was excavated in the Ever- glades. At noon a BBQ lunch will' be served. Log Cabin BBQ and drinks will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to share with everyone. Following lunch, Master Natu- ralist Margaret England will con- duct a lour of the nearby LaBelle Nature Park. RiverWatch is a non-profit organization dedicated to the pro- tection of the Caloosahatchee River and its watershed, through educa- tion and promotion of responsible use and enjoyment by all people. For more information, please see the RiverWatch website at crca.caloosahatchee.org. This information is part of a series on Pandemic Influenza provided by The Hendry and Glades County Health Depart-. ments. The series will cover basic information and actions to be taken if Pandemic Flu becomes a realistic threat to the citizens of Hendry and Glades County. This is the fourth article in the series. For the past few weeks we have been discussing Avian Flu ,and steps that can be to taken to prepare in the event of a pan- demic flu. Dr. Fernandez, Direc- tor for Hendry and Glades Health Department, has encouraged cit- izens of Hendry and Glades Counties to prepare a disaster kit. The supplies can also be used to be prepared for hurri- cane season. Dr. Fernandez has recommended stocking up on prescription medicines, prepar- ing a family emergency plan, and purchasing several non per- ishable food items each week. What is Avian Influenza? Bird Flu is a virus that affects- birds. Avian Influenza does not usually infect people, but infec- tions with these viruses have occurred in humans. The possi- bility of a human being infected is rare and usually involves touching a sick or dead bird that carried the virus, handling infect- ed birds, or touching surfaces contaminated by sick birds or their droppings. What is an epidemic? An epidemic is a widespread outbreak of disease. What is a pandemic? A pandemic is an epidemic (widespread outbreak) that affects the world. Pandemic flu is a global disease outbreak that occurs when a new influenza virus appears that causes serious illness. People have little or no immunity to the new virus and it' can spread easily from person to person.. Currently there is no pandemic flu. What causes a pandemic? A pandemic starts when three things happen: A new influenza virus sub- type emerges It infects humans, causing them to be seriously ill It spreads easily and rapidly from human to human. 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Health workers caring for these patients would start to show the same symptoms, indi- cating that the third criteria for a pandemic had been met: per- son to person transmission was taking place. Because the flu can be transmitted by coughing or sneezing even before a person knows they are sick, avian influenza would spread rapidly because of travel and transmis- sion due to close proximity. Hospitals could be over- whelmed by the number of peo- ple seeking care, and there may be high rates of worker absen- teeism which could interrupt the flow of. services such as police, fire, and rescue. Transportation and, com- munications could suffer if there was a quarantine order; and leisure activities would be dis- couraged thereby affecting the economy. Medicine and medical equipment might be in short supply.. *'Pandemics can last 6-24 months. More information will be pro- \vided next week, but remember that the best defense against any infection is proper hand-wash- ing. 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Despite the loss the Cowgirls are still alive, but will now have to travel in order to continue toward their goal of a state title. That first game will be this week as they travel to Naples. In their first game of the tour- nament they raced past Dunbar High School by a lopsided 31-1 margininn which just about everyone on the team got to see some action. From there, they played Estero. Coming into that game LaBelle wanted to avenge an earlier loss, their only district loss of the year. Coach Marroquin said the team was excited about facing Estero. The team didn't take long to jump on the Wildcats, either. Amanda Atun swept past the first three batters in a one, two, three inning, something she did again in. the third and sixth inning as well. LaBelle then took to the offensive. Blake Rice opened the game with a single and was moved to second on a sacrifice bunt off the bat of Cori Ankney. Ankney, however, reached base when Estero committed an error on the play. Two batters later Heather Raulerson singled in Rice for the early lead. LaBelle managed another run in the top of the first when a sec- ond Estero error led to Ankney scoring. The 2-0 lead was all that LaBelle would need the rest of the way, but they weren't done quite yet. LaBelle managed to score two more in the fourth and then one in each the fifth and sixth inning to get the 6-0 shutout. Atun finished the game with three strikeouts and a walk while allowing five hits. LaBelle wouldn't be so lucky in the championship game as they faced Riverdale which had a score to settle with the Cowgirls. Riverdale used an earlier loss to LaBelle as motivation as they were able to get past the Cow- girls 4-0. LaBelle wasn't able to get anything going for themselves as the Riverdale pitcher kept them off balance all night long. There was also a delay due to lightning that didn't help LaBelle as they were trying to overcome an early 2-0 deficit. The Cowgirls fell to the Naples Golden Eagles Tuesday night, finishing the season 21-8. Morris competes at regionals On Tuesday, April 11, the LaBelle High School girl's track team traveled to Golden Gate High School Naplek for the Dis- trict 12 track .ret. This track meet brings tether all of the member schools in district 12 for their annual track and field com- petition. This is the first stop on the road to the state champi- onship finals in Jacksonville. Brooke Morris was the star athlete for LaBelle, as she was second in the 800-meter run and advanced to regional competi- tion at Tampa Berkeley Prep on April 20. She is the only member of the LHS girl's team to advance. Brooke was also a member of the fifth place finishing girl's 1600- meter, relay team. Only the top four teams go, so this group bare- ly missed advancing in this event. This team is made up of Brooke', Chelsa Causseaux, Jordan Walls and Jania Thompson. Also earn- ing points for Ithe LHS team was the girl's 400-meter relay team whose members included Brook, Jania Thompson, Brittany Galle- gos and Chelsa Causseaux. On April 7, LaBelle High School hosted its annual Cowboy Invitational Track Meet. Six area high schools joined your host Cowboy track team for a great, afternoon of track and field com- petition. Over 150 athletes, repre- senting some of the very best ath- letes in southwest Florida, participated in this event. The star of the meet for LHS girl's track team was Brooke Mor- ris. Brooke raced to a first place finish in the 800-meter run, anchored the third place 400- meter relay team and anchored the third place 1600-meter relay tear. Brooke was the overall points leader at this meet and has been all season. Jordan Walls also scored points for LHS in three events as she captured sixth in the 800-meter run, was a mem- ber of the fourth place 3200- meter relay team and was a member of the 1600-meter relay team. Brittney Gallegos had her best finish all year as she won medals in the 400-meter relay and the 1600-meter relay. Other athletes scoring points for LaBelle High School girl's team Caloosa Belle/Donna Meister LHS Girls Tennis Team from left: Coach Bobbie Spratt, Carisa Langley, Jessie Alsina, Rachael Boy, Amanda Pittman, VanCheska Koch, Melinda Pittman, Misty Kapke and not pic- tured Callie Burley. ' Pittman returns for state play . Senior Amanda Pittman won her singles matches at districts by convincing scores of 6-0, 6-1,6-0, 6- 2 and 6-0, 6-0. She will be compet- ed at State Finals on Tuesday, April 25, at Jesuit High School in Tampa. After a three week lay-off because of a tender elbow, the physical ther- apy and icing seemed to have worked magic for Amanda. According to Coach. Bobbie Spratt, the girl's tennis team had another fabulous tennis season, winning at least half of all their matches. She is very proud of them all. Amanda's sister, Melinda, who usually plays in the second slot, was also out for two weeks with a knee injury. Teammates stepped out of their comfort zones and moved up to play those two posi- tions during the regular season. The higher caliber of play and extra experience seemed to pay off. The team ended their season tying for third place at the district competition that took place at Cambier Park in Naples last week. Rachael Boy, the number five play- er went to district finals in singles. Jessica Alsina, team position num- ber six, competed in the third slot, going three sets. Senior VanCheska Koch and Melinda Pittman, "under- dogs from LaBelle," playing in the number two doubles, beat the Lely High School girls in the semi-finals. Amanda Pittman and Rachael Boy played quite well in the number one doubles spot against a very powerful Naples team. Because of a change in redis- tricting, during district competition LaBelle High School was paired against Naples schools such as Lely, Naples, Golden Gate and Pal- metto Ridge, as well as Immokalee and Clewiston. Many of the Naples girls have been playing tennis since they could pick up a racquet. The LaBelle returning players are looking forward to another fun learning experience at the Gator Tennis Camp in Gainesville this June. Sponsorship and donations would be greatly appreciated. Sports Shorts Football practice to begin LMS and LHS football practice starts May 1. The spring game is May 20 at 6 p.m. in South Ft. Myers, Summer weight and condi- tioning program will start May 30 and run Monday through Thurs- day, all summer. First day of prac- tice will be July 31 at LHS. Sports physical will be May 12 for upcoming 9th and 10th graders, May 19 will be for upcoming 11th and 12th grades. Both groups times are 2:30-4:30 p.m. Middle schoolers should call Sherry Ringler at LMS for their times at 674-4646. For additional information about LaBelle Middle School foot- ball, please call Gary White at LaBelle Middle School. L.H.S. plans sports physical LaBelle High School will be giv- ing Sports Physical at the LaBelle High School on May 12 and May 19. The 9th and 10th graders will be on May 12 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.; 11th and 12th graders May 19 @ 2:30-4:30 p.m. the cost will be $10. Any questions please call Tracy Nobles at LHS 674-4120. included Ashley Pittman, Jania Thompson, Elyssa Grant and Chelsa Causseaux. All of the coaches and athletes would like to thank all of the stu- dents and faculty who helped at the meet. This was a very suc- cessful meet due to the hard work of the many volunteers who helped. "We could not have conduct- ed this meet without your help," said Coach Mel Greenleaf. "A spe- cial thanks goes out to our Tie- Dye timing crew in their new red, shirts. This group has been with us for several years and continues to do a great job. Thank you very much." r -------------- I SPORTS FANS! tffinmltt I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Davidson takes powerlifting title Matt Davidson remained undefeated this season by plac- ing first at theFHSAA State Finals in the 199-weight class. David- son's 660 lb. total was 10 pounds better than anyone else's. David- ., son's 345 lb. bench press and 315 lb. clean and jerk were good ; . enough to . win the State Title. Know- Ma t ing he had the title he went Davidson for a state record of 360 lbs. for the clean and jerk, but failed. Other than Davidson, the Cowboy's day did not go quite as well. Out of seven other lifters, only two placed in the top ten. Blake Basquin, weighing in at 169 lbs., and Manual Solo in the 129 lb. weight class placed in the top ten in their classes. Basquin's 270 bench press and 280 lb. clean and jerk were good for 10th place at the state com- petition. Basquin lifted his per- sonal best; and a school record of 169 Ibs. in his weight class, but faced outrageous competi- tion in the 169 lb. weight class. Lenrot Sahene of Avon Park won the 169 weight class with a 370 bench press and 280 lb. clean and jerk. "Our goal every year is to win our sectional, and have two peo- ple place at states," said Coach Kelley. This year was, the Cowboy's forth straight sectional ride. The Cowboy's sent a record eight lifters to the State Finals. I yor o muit iretr sJs lc wy -newszapPCem Comm~unily bnk. Incavvdual Voices FLORIDA WHOLESALE LOT DOUBLE YOUR INVESTMENT IN ONLY 1 YEAR! Builders Lots Available in the Fastest Growing Areas of Florida I BET - YOU ' DIDN'T AT KNOW "' KNOW Landowners, Developers, Brought to youbynchersand farmers Lori Langford I . Only two players in major league histo- a Bu ry have connected for home runs both - left-handed and right-handed in a sing Ca Pal inning that's right, from both sides ofgl C .. .. 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Florida Cheer & Dance Rssociation State Champion Logann White Rpril 8th and 9th @ Lee Civic Center VQOCA U YVIULI Ibku-J) r ;-V -- I I I WHLSAEPRCN A k .4 k.: . 8 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, April 27, 2006 Sj Learn to parent the disobedient child : ., A free presentation of "Six Hours of Effective Parenting: How to Parent the DisobedientChild" is coming to LaBelle. The featuredspeakerwillbe Dr. Paul Hofacker, a clinical psychologist experienced in working with L disruptive and challenging youth. It all happens Friday, 'May 5, from 8:30 am.-2:30 p.m. at the Dallas Townsend Agricultural Building, 1085 Pratt Blvd. Free handouts, materials and door prizes. Snacks and a bag hinch Si : .,provided. Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant Ten-year-old Blanca Hernandez bravely allows hairdresser Merry Kelly to prepare her long dark locks for the scissors. Locks of Love helps cancer patients feel better Ten-year-old Bianca Hernan- dez is sporting a brand new look these days. Her long dark hair is gone, but not just thrown into a trash can and forgotten. Her beautiful tresses will be woven into, a special wig for some unknown cancer victim who has lost her hair.' The fifth grader at Communi- ty Christian School decided to donate her hair to the American Cancer Society's Locks of Love program because she wanted to help other children. Daily washing, brushing and twisting her waist-long tresses up into a bun were a chore for this active ten-year-old one she admits she's not sorry to give up. Even with her cute new layered style, she still has plenty of hair to pull up into a sporly ponytail, if she wants to. Her parents are Estela and Jay Hernandez. Estela said they had Bianca's long hair cut and donat- ed it to Locks of Love once before when she was just five years old. Bianca's a straight A student, her mother said. Bianca likes her teacher, Miss Hand, and says she wants to be a lawyer some day. She enjoys her pet hamster, Patrick, and even used him as. inspiration for her Tropicana Speech contest entry this year. Bianca's mom took her to Sissie's Place to have her hair cut and Merry Kelly did the styling. A hairdresser for 20 \ears, Merry said she's so impressed with lit- tle girls like Bianca \\ho donate their hair for other children, rec- ognizing that children who lose their hair from cancer treatment can be victims again by cruelty from other children. The thoughtfulness of little girls like Bianca can make a big differ- ence in their lives. You can donate your hair to Locks of Love. It must be at least ten inches long, clean, dry and bound together in a ponytail or braid. Place it in a plastic bag and mail it in a padded envelope to: Locks of Love. 2925 10th Ave. N, Lake Worth, FL33461. Birthdays April 27: Abbie %Wtson. Taylor Rennolds, Shannon Tucker, Martha Pinkston. Coenna Lockhart, Frances Carpenter. Mary L. \Williams, Megan Rickman, Debbie Morgan, Maria E. Za\ ala April 28: Donald Rogers, E.C. Thomas, Chad McCumber, Gene Rogers, Florence Gage, Nancy Moll, Jack Bouwkamp, Brett Carter, Crystal Newman April 29: Margie Felton, Glenda Davis, Christine Pratt, Barbara Kel- ley, Roger Wilson, Earl Croft, Laura Ricker, Kenneth lan Chezem, Tara Lee Terrell, Jean Weigle, Joseph Clay Hill, Rachael Calvert, Brittany Lott, Rylee Faz April 30: Gertie Taylor, Melissa Guy, Patrick Guadiz, Bobby Knotek, Linda Lyons, Rebecca Gonzalez, Ashley Lynn Taylor, Breit Stumpf May 1: Naomi Sanford, Bobby Jo Cline, Jack Paul, Jr., Chris Not- tingham, Christina Hamby, Harold Barwick, Andrea Roberts, Ashley. Rodriguez, Joey Wilson, Dale Bole- man, Christina Hernandez, Joshua Bryan May 2: Emily Jo Bauer, Ed Noon, David Sargent, Peggy Lam- bert, Kirk Rentz, Wayne Colson, Jack Sunman, David Conklin, Paul Haines May 3: Richard Knowles, John- ny Sargent, Kenny Turner, Carol Thomas, Peggy Baldw\in May 4: Ed Perry, Wayne Rowan, Billy Clement, James Self, Jr., Tere- sa Luke, Mary Jane Rodriguez, Lee Burnaugh Each year, thousands of volun- teers in Florida donate their time and energy to make their commu- nities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the mil- lions across the country to be rec- ognized during National Volun- teer \Week April 23-29. Florida 4-H thrives with and through volunteers This year almost 13,000 adults and teens have served as club and project volunteers for 210,563 4-H youth in 67 counties. Hendry County 4- H volunteers are parents, neigh- bors, members of organizations, business people and 4-H alumni. Club volunteers spend many hours teaching youth about proj- ects such as: leadership, govern- ment, public speaking, decision- making, community service, livestock, food preparation, sewing, financial management and much more. Hendrv County 4-H volunteers dedicate their time at county and multi-county events to help young people have safe and positive learning experiences. Volunteers join 4-H'ers at camp too, %\here kids learn in a fun, outdoor envi- ronment. Many other volunteers ad\ ise local faculty in carrying out the mission of the iniversit of Flori- da Cooperative Extension Service They help determine the needs of community residents, plan educa- tional programs, find resources and evaluate programs. The County Extension 4-H Advisory Council is one example of these dedicated 4-H volunteers. The staff at the Hendry County Cooperative Extension Service greatly appreciates \ lunteers who provide leader as well as a helping hafl.to tteJ.-H Pro- gram. To become a 4-H a volun- teer; enroll your child in 4-H or to learn mbre about 4-H, please con- tact 674-4092 or 983-1598. S.. Submitted by Keith Heckman Sr. Samantha Lucille Heckman Keith Heckman Sr. and Saman- tha Lung are the proud parents of Samantha Lucille Heckman, born March 22, 2006. Samantha weighed 6 pounds and I ounce at birth and was 19 inches long. The baby was welcomed home by big sister, Victoria Heckman, big brother Keith Heckman, Jr. and grandmother Helen Stovell. Engagement Morris- Mulligan engaged: Juanita Morris of Moore Haven would like to announce the engagement of her daughter, Christina Fay Morris, to Michael John Mulligan, both of Fort Myers. Christina is the daughter of Juanita Morris and the late Clear- ance Ronald Morris of Moore Haven. Christina is current\ emplo ed al Source Interlink Coni- panies as a Category Manager. Michael is the son of Jolin and Rose Mulligan of Mande\ille, Louisiana. 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REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATES: EDITH HACKMANN SCOTT HACKMANN AND TIM SPENCER 675-0500 REALTY ITa AM i f % NEW LOCATION! 233 N. BRIDGE ST On the comer of BRIDGE ST & WASHINGTON M M SE HABLO ESPANOL RENTALS COMG AVAIUBLE 1/1/ IN COUNTRY VILLAGE. $550/M NO PETS 3/1 OFF MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. $750/M NO PETS HOMES FOR SALE NEW LISTING IN COUNTY VILLAGE. 2Bedroom/lBath, 1 car garage, new roof. Asking $125,000. IN PORT LABELLE 3Bedroom/2Bath, 2 car garage off School Circle. Includes chain linked fenced in backyard and a large shed. Asking $189,900. OFF COWBOYWAY this currently used as a residential pro m commercial. Asking $145,000. IN LEHIGH ACRES This 4Bedroom/2Bath home has 2,288 sq. ft. on a large corner lot that is fenced in. Home has many extras. Call for an appointment today. Asking $288,900. REDUCED 3BEDROOM/2BATH 2 GARAGE in LaBelle. Home s Klin backyard and screened lanai. 00. IN LEHIGH ACRES. Home has 1,900 sq ftwith 2 master bedrooms. Home is currency used as a 4/2. Has many upgrades and a fenced in backyard. This home is a must see. $210,000. IN PORT LABELLE. Large 3Bedroom/2Bath, 1 car garage plus den. Off Bishop Circle. Asking $185,000. 3BEDROOM/2BATH 1 CAR GARAGE in Port LaBele. Tile through out house, updated appliances and new kitchen cabinets. REDUCED $179,900. OFF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. 3Bedroom/lBath CBS home with carport. New Upgrades! Priced at $129,900. LOCATED IN LEHIGH ACRES 3Bedroom/2Bath, 2 car garage built in 2001 and in excellent condition. Home over looks canal and located in a great area close to Ft. Myers but out enough for peace and quiet. Asking $230,000. 2BEDROOM/1BATH HOUSE in LaBelle. Being sold 'As Is." Asking $125,000. IN CAPE CORAL Duplex 3/2 on both sides, new roof, new plumbing and tile throughout units. Asking $325,000. ACREAGE FOR SALE IN PIONEERI 3Bedroom/2Bath, large doublewide mobile home on fenced in 2.5 acres. Dual fireplace, walk-in closets, outside buildings. Asking $199,900. 2.5 ACRES in Pioneer Plantation. $79,000. LOTS FOR SALE WE HAVE LOTS FOR SALE IN LABELLE, PORT LABELLE, MOORE HAVEN AND LAKE PLACID. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE EL RIO GRANIDE MANUFACTURED' HOME COMMUNITY Saturday, Rpril 29, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. From LaBelle: Take Hwy 29 South to E Road From Immokalee: Take Hwy 29 North to E Road 3 and 4 Bedroom Models Available Existing Models Have NO Impact Fees! Don't Miss These GREAT Deals! a. S :,gt idli 1~ucjhIEB C-ie F2-8 i yeSt P. Ac. HOMES: * $595,900 SBD 1BA hoi.e ,:n 2 i+ j crt ,, Naples. Home features a pole barn, screen lanai, security system, dual fireplace, eat-in kitchen and a Murphy Bed just to name a few of the many extras this home has to offer! Owner/Agent bring any seri- ous offer. * $550,000 PRICE REDUCEDI 4BD/3BA home on 1+/- acre. Home has vaulted and coffer ceilings, a sound proof studio, moveable island in kitchen and an above ground pool just to name a few of the luxuries that this beautiful home-offers. * $374,900 3BD/2BA Beautiful well maintained home on manicured 1 +/- acres in LaBelle's first gated Riverfront Community. * $149,999 2BD/1BA spacious home, features a completely fenced in yard and an above ground pool. * $94,900 3BD/1BA Newly remodeled home in laBelle. jieas ,F i cabi- nets, hot ae ,fr ad'da 0owith a transferable warranty. Great investment potential or first time home buyer. MOBILE HOMES: * $475,000 Spacious 3BD/3BA mobile home in Muse sits on 5+/- acres. This spacious home features an addition with it's own entrance and much more. The property has a pond with an island and bridge, an above ground pool, 2 barns and more. * $300,000 3BD/1BA mobile home in Muse which rests on 5+/- acres features a new well and roof. Property is also fenced with a shed and pond. * $197.900 iBD' BA ; .:p.rE .. ii rajd.J ..L-,. tjtu led ih.:. ri ,n lU.aB, Tlle ih h..,r lre Iljoi: I lphll floor plan and all crown moldings in the living and dining room. * $139,400 to $151,900 There are (4) available 3BD/2BA manufactured homes and (1) available 4BD/2BA manufactured home. available in the El Rio Subdivision. All homes are on .50+/- acre. New and still under construction! Call fro completion date. * $147,700 3BD/2Ba New Manufactured home with pantry, dual sinks, garden tub, separate show- er and skylight in the guest bathroom. * $112,500 $120,500 Manufactured Homes New and under construction in the Moore Haven Yacht Club. The Moore Haven Yacht Club is a 55+ "ownership" park. Call today for completion date! * PRICE REDUCED $110,000 2BD/1BA mobile home on 2.5+/- acres in Clewiston. Enjoy peaceful country living year round or as a weekend getaway! * $81,900 3BD/2BA Nice corner lot in LaBelle ith a manufactured home located close to schools, shopping and restaurants.' * $78,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona. The mobile home is partially furnished. The lot is surrounded in beautiful palm and oak trees. ACREAGE: $1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. Currently Auto Salvage yard. $1,250,000 16.04+/- Acres Great Development Opportunity! Close to schools, recreational park, town shops and much more! * $988,025 Warehouse & office on 1.38+/- acre. One of a.kind Auto Salvage yard. Organized with clean bill of health. * PRICE REDUCED $900,000 45+/- Hard to find acres adjoining Babcock property in Muse. Paved road access. * $850,000 40+/- acres beautifully secluded with pasture, ponds, cabbage palms and oaks. * $650,000 2+/-.acre in the heart of Alva on busy SR 80. * PRICE REDUCED $450,000. Build your dream country home on these 4.4+/- acres. Great location! Close to LaBelle, Alva & Fort Myers! * $349,000 5.76+/- acres ona tropical setting in Moore Haven. Property features all sorts of exotic fruit trees and plants. Pole barn and 1930's home are located on the property,. Home is to be sold "as is." * $272,000 10+/- acres with pines, a pond and shed. ; $ 14% y f 88+!- Acres tIN o I al ,9 $918,w o ,a5t.There is a sin t W e bsittl aaw ae prop- erty The mobile home is to be sold "as is." I HOMESITES: * $25,500 $72,900 Call for more information about 3 available lots in Fordson Park. The lots have been nicely maintained and are close to everything in LaBelle. * $29,900 $34,900 Mobile home lots available in 55 and older Community located in Moore Haven Yacht Club. Call for more information. CALL FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE IN PORT LABELLE. MONTURA AND LEHIGH ACRES RENTALS: $950/Monthly 3BD/2Ba home in Ortona. HORSESHOE ACRES 4 bedroom EXCEPTIONAL STORM SAFE 4.5 bath concrete block, 22+OAK HOME ON 7-3/4 ACRES This FILLED acre ranch. High and dry, ultra private home features 3 great horse ranch, beautiful,quiet + Bedrooms, 2 baths, den spacious peaceful setting. $1,300,000. family room with its own entrance, 601LB205054878 oversized garage. $525,000. 601LB200615433 INu' JRAjIAL WATlERWI ESTATE ON 1.14 ACRES IN HISTORIC FORT DENAUD This STORM SAFE 3/2 home is an award winning design from the Florida Energy Center. Has a 1,994 sq ft WORKSHOP! $795,000. 601LB200619297 LABELLE AND MUSE Ideal home for you and your horses. 10.28 beau- tiful acres, fenced, cross-fenced, exceptional pasture, spring-fed pond. $599,900. 601LB200606019 TURKEY CREEK BOATER'S PARADISE This CBS 2b/lb home is located near Ortona Lock with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. $399,900. 601LB200627891 BOATERS PARADISE LOCATED IN MOORE HAVEN. Riverfront 4/3 single family, large screen patio w/spa to river side, 55+ Community, 20'X6' dock w/electric & water. $350,000 601LB200613029 A MUST, SEE FOR SERIOUS BOATER This CBS quait cottage is located near Ortona Lock with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and The Atlantic Ocean. $259,900. 601LB200627897 HORSESHOE ACRES MOBILE - Almost lacre large mobile home open floor plan. Vaulted ceiling in livingroom. Master bedroom with garden tub must see. $145,000. 601LB200610429 EXCEPTIONAL HOME ON 1.25 ACRES This home offers 3-bedrooms, 2-full baths,Breakfast Nook,Dining Room w/built in China Closet. A must see priced to sell! $129,900. 601LB200622605 Call 1-86.-657-30-Pwwc5sneio C p CoalS Fr M s Pn sand-Lhgh-Brt0tr Etr an aros-Laele-* ape G ro-4hrlteHabr ot htlte- ep re -M rdc Vnc Norh or -Nokmi -Enlewod- ern Ceo -Osre 1. PRICE REDUCED. SELLER MOTIVATED! One of the few 15 +/- acre estates available! 3/2 like new mobile home, plus a 20' x 13' work shop, all accessi- ble with an exceptional gated entrance. All this with income from the grove. $700,000 2. "LIKE NEW" CBS HOME! 3/2 with split design, open floorplan w/ cathedral ceilings and a gourmet kitchen! Rear lanai overlooks great landscaping and full yard irrigation system in Caloosa Estates. $412,500 3. COUNTRY PAR- ADISE! This 3/2 two story home, with large open front porch, and pole barn is waiting for you! Situated on 4.58 +/- beautifully mani- cured oak covered acres. $375,000 4. TOP LOCATION! Restaurants, shops, schools and grocery stores are all within minutes of this 3/2 home with a POOL! Situated on a quiet street, you'll enjoy spending evenings on your light and airy lanai! Located in Cape Coral. $320,000 5. LARGE HOME ON ACREAGE! This 3/2 home on 2.11 +/- com- pletely fenced acres includes a large pole barn with cement floor, separate custom office located in the barn, island kitchen and sky- lights. $299,000 6. BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME! This brand new 3/2 home is ready for its' first owners. This home features tile and carpet throughout, huge screened lanai, sprin- kler system and a com- plete appliance package including washer and dryer. $218,000 7. ONE OF A KIND HOME! This unique 3/2 home, situated on a cor- ner lot, has wood floors, built-in cabinets, a brick fireplace, a large fenced backyard, with a variety of citrus trees, and a screened in veranda. Located in Wauchula. $179,000 8. PRICED TO SELL!!! This beautiful 3/2 home is only three years old, and has cathedral ceil- ings in the living room and dining room! New construction houses are going up all around this unique home. $175,000 9. PREMIUM HOME IN PRIME LOCATION! This brand new 3/2 manufac- tured home is surround- ed by beautiful oak trees on 2.5 +/- acres, and comes with a 25 HP trac- tor with front loader, box blade & bush mower. Located in Pioneer Plantation. $159,900 10. REMODELED FROM HEAD TO TOE! This"2/1 home has been coimpeltgy remodeled w/ tile floors throughout, large enclosed family room surrounded by windows, and an addi- tional screened porch. $159,900 11. AFFORDABLE LIV- ING! This 3/2 home, in a deed restricted commu- nity,. features 2 newly remodeled bathrooms, new ceramic tile in the kitchen and new appli- ances. $155,000 12. TRIPLE VALUE PACKAGE! Two homes and pole barn on 1 +/- acre! Large pole barn, double wide mobile home w/ screened lanai's arid extra outbuildings + single wide mobile w/ extra outbuilding. $154,000 HOMESITES * 2.5 +/- acres seconds from downtown LaBelle, partially cleared and ready to build. Off of SR 29. $250,000. (Adjoining 2.5 +/- acres w/ mobile home also available for $275,000) * Oak filled 2 +/- acre estate in one of LaBelle's most desirable neighborhoods, Oak Haven. $220,000 * 1+/- acre cleared and ready to build in prestigious Ft. Denaud. $215,000 * Beautifully wooded 2.08 +/- acre secluded homesite, close to town. $199,000 * 1.45 +/- acre property in town, high and dry, w/ a water line in place. $180,000 * 1 +/- acre directly across from the Intracoastal Waterway, in deed restricted Ft. Denaud. $179,900 * 2.4 +/- acres in Muse, nicely wooded with pines and paved access. SELLER MOTI- VATED! $104,900 * High profile location on corner of CR78 and Caloosa Estates Dr., boasting 160' +/- creek frontage! $89,900 * Two 2.5 +/- acre tracts in the Muse area. Buy one or both together. $89,500 each * .50 +/- acre lot in Indian Hills, minutes away from the golf course and public boat ramp. $49,500 700 S. Main Street LaBelle, FL. 33975 863.675.4500 Realtors: Emily Ankeney Toriy Barnes Gregory Bone Lisa Cleghorn SBonnie M. Denning, CPA Ward Dickinson Art Fry' Joyce Gerstman Yvonne Hallman Lisa Herrero Phyllis Kelley-Miller Wayne McQuaig *Paul Meador Dan Pool Katie Solomon Synda Williams Tracey L. Williams Call our knowledgeable and friendly staff about landform 1/4 acre to 100+ acres!!! WE'RE LAND EXPERTS! 9:24s.-. gi" -: ... t... "- S.r :. 21 offices throughout Southwest Florida! iQSSarwitSSSI Southern lana, Investments 8 Real Estate Sherri Denning Licensed Real Estate Broker www.soland.com fib- E: Tol Free87,,311.3048 I L. .I. D11, 1 .S.P *PPORTUNITY Caloosa Belle, Thursday, April 27, 2006 11 Wentz earns doctorate degree Rachel Wentz will graduate on April 28 from Florida State Univer- sity with her PhD in Anthropology. She specializes in bioarchaeology and human skeletal analysis. She also has. specialized training in forensics, paleopathology and stable isotope analysis. She just returned from Anchorage, Alas- ka, where she presented her dis- sertation research to professional audiences. In May, following a belated honeymoon to London and Paris, she will be returning to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, where she has done previous archaeological work, to com- plete a skeletal inventory and analysis for Christiansted Nation- al Historic Site. In July she will be traveling to the Ukraine to com- plete abioarchaeological assess- ment on human remains excavat- ed from the Scythian burial PIONEER :: COMMUNITY- tR._K Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Greg Sutton Rachel Wentz and Greg Sutton. Lazar nominated for environmental award The Earth Day in the Park 2006 committee is pleased to announce that Terri Lazar has been dominated to receive the Environmental Stewardship Award for her volunteer initia- tive in organizing a collection of native plants and bromeli- ads to beautify Bob Mason Park on the north bank of the Caloosahatchee River in LaBelle. Lazar initiated the collec- tion of plants and planting and mulching at Bob Mason Park, with mulch supplied by the Parks Department and with volunteer helpers. Lazar has often volunteered to help beautify other sites in LaBelle as well as distributing the signs the Garden Club delivers to the landscaping of the "Yard of the Month." buominlea to mIe Laloosa uelle/rati osley Back in business Hurricane Wilma blew down the Pioneer Community Park sign but with a new paint job and the help of County Road and Bridge employees Walter Greer, Armando Rodriguez and former Pioneer resident David Bosley, the landmark sign to point the way to the Pio- neer Park is back up ready for the next hurricane season. The sign was an original design of Pioneer resident Alice McCluskey. It was a wooden sign and after years of weather was in bad shape. Several years ago David Bosley took the original design and cut it out of sheet metal, so the sign should serve Pioneer residents for many, many years. 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If you would like to advertise in this Magazine call Barb or Dale at 863-675-2541 Home Builders Building Communities, One Quality Home at a Time! Homes Startinq in the Low 200's We have "move-in ready" homes available now ,- Ii,~'~;.a od Cir, Madison II. 31212 9?24. 4aywood Cir. Cypress II, 3/2/2 2, ..u;irn Cir, Maqnolia, 41212 5005 Pike Lane, MadisonII, 312/2 9016 Lamkin Cir, Madison II, 3/2/2 5009 Pinetree Ln, Cypress II, 31212 6008 Acorn Cir, Macnolia, 4/2/2 5012 Pinetree Cir, Cypress II, 312/2 7035 Beaver Cir, Madison II, 31212 ,~6 :l' .'in Cir, Madison, 3/2/2 3045 June Cir, Maqnolia, 4/212 All Homes Include /4 acre home site, wood cabinets, upgraded tile, landscaping, full kitchen appliance package and much more! Vacant lots Available! One New Home Rental Left! 3/2/2 $1200.00 Mo. Visit Our Model Center 2480 East State Road 80 Open M-F, 8-5:30 and Sat & Sun 8-5:30 Call 863-612-0551, or Toll Free, 866-224-8392 www.chihomebuilders.com CGC061254 qmmw.' -Z 4r L2i M1 -Ada l~l~F~~ 4 Al , 12 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, April 27,2006 PORT LABELLE UNIT.2 Oversized corner lot with beautiful oak trees, and close to schools and town offered at $58,850. REDUCED Port LaBelle unit 9- Spr.:iou. 1 building l.:. I.:..:jed on Salem Cir., close to schools and shopping. offered at $39,900.' A I,'r i..l, re tn',h ,r s l/ll,'tf li 'i I't .i Wt'i '! .."' E LE ,r .i rhe king C'roup ii l lr,;-.;~ ; 274 N Bridge St LaBelle.FL 33935 ' B 863-612-0002 Dwivlton Manager E REALTY l GROUP Of Southwest Florida, Inc. hL Cell: 239-872-7665 IB, . Bus: 239-495-2402 Matt Fleming Realtor" E-Mail: mattflemingl@comcast.net Commercial Land Residential RESIDENTIAL LOTS Lr 1 -'. 1, .: i,' $459,"50 I, : Bk,, ,.:H ES -TATES r. r i e. i i': ie :ut Loti -' .2 : cre -' 465,000 ir i.re I.,i< I:,.:. t :d ,:iff :( i. in iithe Fr, t: ti E tl 63.500 t.:,, .tt_ 6300.500 L ,ruuJ rei Surrtu.: ,. ti p:r p ,.rj future L. rI E !B l 0 0,500 ic- ,ir, ttc l ,J ,' ,l,r ,1r fi fli. ITn i:e rhi ,. ,iJr l ^ r-- liir [h e hr1,,r E ,f .. 5,000 plb:,t it. buil, l:,ur Mliat h:,mi nll brng iOuri ': nr ,r Fr:ojg : n CR -, h.,r o,:r Intcs i n h irIh r tre ie i m.lri\ng Ihe C.onei bl-, IlEl$t t itl-hom, $250,000. jiril1 ,:,:rmniuriiue i.llh rin Hf rrme iC.nc'r or .'ner .A, rit Io :,mmurQrW ,d,':i f Dinrul.:[ fcs Lojis ,. nd i tiLo, ng t iuild,, cprer entrn g IAl hjie :rce frontage Icdd r, pleasi e :Aill for detail WATERFRONT ftcD ami d i Riverfront 5 Acres with 215+/ AUtl l leet of frontage. High elevation 72f5"0o-. i Reveals spectacular views. Oversized homesite convenletly $995,000 located in the city with easy Riverfront 1.15 Acre homesite on access to SR 80 .75 Acres mani- prestigious Fort Denaud Rd. cured and ready tor your dream $575,000 home Lots of oaks and maples More than Meets the Eyel Hard $95,000. to find home on deed restricted Port LaBelle Lots on [he north acreage tucked neatly away yet side of 80, close to new develop- seconds from SR 80. Backs up to ment area & marina. Priced a pristine retention lake with from $49,000 to $57,900. Call for amazing sunsets. Low mainte. inventory list. Over 60 sites to nance CBS/Stucco exterior with pick from all the details of a well designed Seller Financing Available with country home on the inside. 250. down to qualified buyer. Features include tray ceilings Port LaBelle 1/4 ac. lot on the interior doors all custom built. norht side of Hwy. 80. Many new custom cabinets with tile back- homes under construction in the splash and granite countertops. Immediate area. Asking $39,800. all windows have wood casing INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL surrounds, a brick fireplace. Prime Corer with dpprox. 590 and wood floors throughout fin- ft. on well Iraveled Cowboy Way i sh the look. $549,900 and 520 It on Elm St The Iront I 2 Acre Deed Restricted Homesite 2 7 Ac are zoned Light Industrial in Oak Haven Estates. Oak filled with the remaining 4 ac zoned Sand backs up to beautiful sun- Heavy Industrial Great opportu- sets over the water. $350,000 nity Ior flex space development. HOMES Easy access to SR 29 and SR 80 2 Story Home close to town just located across from the Stlae off Ft. Denaud Rd. This amazing Attorney's Otfice and close to 3Bed/2Ba home has It all loca- LaBelle Airport $3,064,466. lion. charm, Master suite with Commercial Dotential Located office, screened room and approx I mile west of Cowboy 'more $299,900 Way with 800 lineal rt on Hwy 80. Well Built Cedar 3Bed/2Ba Home Directly across Irom tne pro- in popular river community o posed future Wal-Mart location CaloI acre 52,090,880. hillsI deck Light In with 2400 out back or relaxng or enter Sq Fl. SM M clgt 11enlroad Steaming. $260,000. access, 'ls srtne city lim- Mobile on 1/2 acre south of its. 'f ft rent LaBelle with lots of paving and a zon u a t south 26x53 pole barn. $92,500. Heavy Industrial Site just south LOTS ANDAND1of the city limits. Industrial Loop I S/D. Easy access to both SR 801 Development Potential 25 acres and Hwy 29. Cleared tilled and i plus on Ft. Denaud Rd. Pair up culvert m $299,000 with available waterfront Profitable Towing Business ( (priced Independently) for an etablied wi any vo established with many revolv-!, upscale residential pro.ect. ing accounts & approved by all $150,000 per acre. the major motor clubs. Currently "5 Beautiful Oak Laden Acres servicing LaBelle and the suw- located East of LaBelle Quiet rounding area with a clean & County Living for only $160,000. reliable service record. Call for Over Half an acre in the city. details Complete with fence and cul- I Beie Reafty Co. 419 W. State Rd. 80 LaBelle, FL 33935 863-675-7522 www.bellerealty.com Terri Banky Lic Real Estate Broker Shary Weckwerth Broker Associate i IMLS, LEADING THE WAY! r .:.:........,~~..~-,,i ,..r,, i,.:n ,. .;....... "m:. ,:.. :.. ._.. .. ._ ......... .''' VS l 863-675-0898 OFC Hi PERSONAL ATTENTION WORLDWIDE INTERNET MARKETING NIKKI YEAGER, Sales Associate PAUL ROSE, Broker Nikki@NikkiYeagerRoser.com Paul@PaulRoser.com 239/584-2005 cell 239/584-2002 Bankf America SHIRLEY IMHOFF WILLIS Bank of .merica,-- Mortgage Loan Officer Consumer Real Estate I.' Tel: 863.675.9065 239.415.6302 V:. Fax: 239.415.6311 shirlev.nillis(@bankofamnerica.com S Now wilh an office in LaBelle at 415 W. Hwv 80 Call for an appofnntent ASK ME ABOUT OUR SPECIAL LOAN PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS, MEDICAL WORKERS. LAW ENFORCEMENT. AND FIREFIGHTERS 825 E. Cowboy Way Suite 105 LaBelle, FL 33935 (The Wallace Plaza) 863-675-5923 1 sIR "Mary Diaz Lie Real Estate Broker -ML. (561) 385-3282 -- Homes, Land COSTAMAR Commercial REALTY Hudson ril "ts Mee :t .*r l:liI f rr rNT n i,,.I i.'..... l''sl i ri.l-'-mi litl IN) I 50,9.911", S11, 1~n I II. I,- l I nf, -I, i. I i ii-, CIL fs I. p 1,-,, 1i Ii,,J i i.-- d 1 n. I I ii. . -EDUCED I -ffij ri ri-ir ,i.'rir i n i I '-i $2A 1n.9r 1 .II.II U.II -, .".I .1 k Call for available listings * ii. r I|,%.,: lF.i ,' i B l : or' h.b t 1 I- ,li.h ill i f: Ihl n li Ie r I,, r l p i y.-iil, i. i ,llur I.,.lu, r .: r :I..-. i j r p c l i:'r ln ., l il r 1 1 .il ',i l ,r ,i j 1 n u j ,lh. .. r -: i n-:,., .... Aor j I r 1 19,900 "- .. .. - I ICaS iB L.T- C1 l I - : .l .. .. ,. l, . I ...l n.. ... ..... 1 i. -1 [ '[ ,, ,iI ,.I : I, ,. i ..' I 2 9,9, '-. ,I LI f I ,c fi ]., i '.l uI-P :.1[ 1' '..'.i1'. N I . i h,= ,]ui ii... ..ff r...u 1 D ,-.. l. I h: \ .. - makes relaxing easvywith a 3Bi/2B manufactured rt e r I :i l :...:1 ... rn s l .,nl . I rI',-,UiDEW c NTRACT, i2,1 large workshop. Lower your blood pressure! $169,900. * 3BR/2B manufactured. home in Immokalee. Features new carpet and vinyl and fenced corner lot. r_28 1863 675 4550 Si281 S. Bridge Street LaBelle K al i- ... Rodnev Murray S'." l. L a ReaJ Estate Broker state o Ass., iaes- Seth Huioard Phil Lwiis. TamTra S FrancirL.. t Codddinagton ,&. lndll Murray 3BRL2B' t oL -.lare,- lose- tq to i ta~24x32 pol d ij :L LJlJ i ~al lJ J^ ^ ed $159,900. 3BR/2Bath recently renovated. Located in town on nice lot v/trees. $239,500. 5BR/3Bath really nice manufactured home on 5 beautiful acres in Muse on Cypress Ave. $425,000. 3BR/3Bath on 4.5_-.cCres~ ~\-t30x42 pole barn & 24x36 horse bari. e [I lJlF e Ranchettes nice, nice. nice. $695,000. 61.ii 68 a d. $1j y1 S37, M r ML' Well maintained 4BR/2Bath home on beautifully landscaped lot. With in town convenience. Deep well irrigation and large workshop. screened room and gazebo. PRICE REDUCED! $324,900. 5 acres in Muse with lots of trees. $200,000. Find the best deals around every week in the Caloosa Belle Home Buyer! il Estate Corp. .',:. I lli 'l.: I .TI I I l lI Il.e .I i 1 r. d .. --- Ji- a -, ,'.hJ.- ,L l :i.,t I ,, ',,-'[" ra i" 2 tu ,, -,ii,,,, l, ., ,i r-'n i ,,, iJ ['.l ,,, ,. .n. ii ',, ,,, I rr i,, ,r ,: rtiB:II. $3.50 peir SI- .- ,. ,i I .:I n li ..i I. -: 1i, 2. ,1 ,, ,11 0 |" I 1 h,-,,,,,,i,,, ni |,-u. i .f i l i lr e c d .. .1 ...W ., ,..".. ,3,, 4" L- 3.50 p1r Ir A 5 .. ,qu. .,ool S. r, ii I,. i- i i, i iiill, iirrl,,i ri f... 1 i l l i, ii l Iri. i fur r I .rc I,,,in h. ,h I..i anl', l, -i i -1 I .i i .I ,I.. l0 .h:. "u+. :. ,,.f i .,Ir l- i l .,.- jrl. hs i i' r.,- l I i: r 1 1 .' f 't r -.' 2 *l I d0. r f 1 i .,' 1,1 I' i" ,, n l i l. -. i frn- hni. I AI & J.r' i .: fa i ri tl.id riIl IJ,- ,. ..,| ].' ,jr ,- I,, .-. ,,-,.,: h.. r..,u ; ,C, CA.l 0 1 *,qu1 hAl I r- 1r, l | .. J II l r ; .f." ,,:, .: || h ,- ,,, f.:.,-,4 h -bu ld .-fl Aur l goodbye to city pressure and enjoy the country. .,, 'II. it n I,:. i r:i l. i,. .:.', + I j- :.i .,: t.. $130,000, :i,%% in r,,,i,,:iiii c i :. l ,, jii. -. r full. IE, ili'..1ul I - i ,. i. ,i1,.i. ~. tJacks Branch Rd. in Muse. :,,-,, .. i :Lr- 1i.l 0 .ii 55,000 . This property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees. r. p r; ,'r n ',:, [,: i,,, [ '..- : ii. -. ri l h. I,,.near .l... I lyl$95,000 *.. ,E ,: ,,lifn M use a: d just Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are back! ed near wa i If r.o dwnt y in Muse and just Relive the best on this private & secluded 2+/- acs. minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per r. i,; l 9.i 00 square foot. ill i., -ni"" 1. '' Ill, n. i i, rn i I ii.or i u'. I '.' ', : _.:r :. iTn ,:r. ir 'l: t 5 n-u, :'l L- li,450 0.l B, pu0 i0., ,; i ll ..ll ..T iT .- ..l Ii ,,,l, i ... i ,.,i ,,- i i,-,ir ..--. INDE ir OiN TBR ACTr'-i I,,, ,, I: ., ,. ,,, ,, ,, 1. I ,: ", ,',,:, 'i 6,000 lot for your new home look no lirther, located in the Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot -in downtown sought after Belmont S/D in LaBelle. This .37+/- acre is urrentlyzned for duplex truly a dream come true. Only $84,900. r in .f i lyo r e x .29+/- acre in the Belmont S/D. Priced to sell @ or single family w/a possibility of rezoning to Business. $119,900; FEATURES OF THE WEEK ONE OF THE FEW RIVERFRONT PARCELS ON THE MARKET. This stun- ining 10.7 Acres is very unique with 600 +/- feet fronting on the beautiful Caloosahatchee River. Look to the East and West and enjoy endless views from the raised riverbank. The waterfront piece features lakefront on the South side and riverfront on the North. Build your dream home and enjoy the peace and tranquility that LaBelle's Caloosahatchee has to offer. $2,100,000 LIKE NEW THIS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH FEATURES A LARGE BONUS ROOM. The home offers a split floor plan, upgraded appliances, pantry, laundry room, custom floors, and a large open patio, The landscap- ing is done and the custom driveway adds a nice touch to this one of a kind must see. $185,000. 17 Se Habla Espaftol A GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT OR STARTER HOME This 3BR/2BA manufac- tured home has a lot to offer: It features a split floor plan, a deck for entertaining, a garden tub in the master bath, new paint throughout and new carpet. This mobile is priced to sell $125,000 SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT ESTATE SITE with over 200 feet of waterfront and already separated into 2 lots. The ibulous view is naturally pristine across and up the river from this "Point" on both the main river and the "Old River", which features 60 feet of protected dockage. Rip Rap of riverbank is in progress. There is NO "Corps Setback" on either lot, which may allow houses and/or pools unusually close to River. Beautiful area of upscale homes within blocks of central LaBelle. $1,500,000 Marilyn Sears Licensed Real Estate Broker Sales Associates Nancy Hendrickson, Margaret Whatley, Yvonne Doll, Consuelo Tarin Lopez, Suzanne Sherrod Judy Cross McClure and Receptionist Emily Curtis \ ATE RFRONT HOMES/LOTS LOCATION, LOCATION. LOCATIONIII il. + ~..'e peninsula has over 700' of I--i...-,. 'ih.r.-h.e River frontage with Hwy. 29 S. ..I.1 C-2 your possibilities are end- I $3.910.1.100 BL[ALITI ULL RIVERVIEWS from this i .,:. ,...,.r I,....nesite on dredged river oxbow rL... i ....J....I in place. Homesite is located i,..,... :. I fiom the main river in an area II I..Ir... Permits are in place to re- .I,...I,.. .,i...o to 6-8 ft. depth. $499,000. GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT This 1.04 ... .:..)ded and located on County i;.. I l l. .1 your dream home on this par- <..i ,I *:rlioy endless views of the " l.-.,-. .:.i r..:l-.:e River. Price Reduced SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR NATURE LO\TRS. Il..s 2/2 CBS Home & Guest i. -.,i.- ...-, I cks Branch with river access. I,: i.',.,... .ne ofa kind property also has .. 1,1 ii .. ISLAND. Gorgeous property' ... -. h large oaks, Call flor more ,J,. ii i, 1.. a MUST SEE. $475,000e PRICE REDUCED! This .84 +/- Acre creek front homesite is located on Pollywog Creek in beautiful river front community. Build your dream home on this oversized Creekfront lot which provides beautiful oaks, access to the Caloosahatchce River and some river views. Price Reducec I 1-149.9'01 HOMES IN LAB CLLE THIS CHARMING CEDAR HOME sits on an oversized corner lot in the city. The 2 Br / 2 Ba home has vaulted ceilings and tile in the living area. French doors provide views to the outside. Fenced back yard and 8' x 10' shed for extra storage. $199,900 MOVE IN READM! Newly remodeled 3BR/2BA home located on large lot in the city. New carpet, flooring and interior paint and spacious master bedroom. Price reduced to sell $179,900 THIS IMMACULATE MANUFACTURED HOME is situated on shaded oversized lot in town and completely fenced. Home features vaulted ceilings, split floor plan, kitchen with pantry and breakfast island. Front and back porches are great for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment. $145,900 WELL MAINTAINED 3BR/2BA MANU- FACTURED HOME w/ office or possible 4th bedroom. Located within city limits, com- pletely fenced and priced to sell $99,900 HOMES 4BR/2BA SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME fea- tures large kitchen, new a/c, upgraded appli- ances, let tub and above ground pool. $174,900 3BR/2BA DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME ON 1 ACRE. Horne features vaulted ceil- ings, large living room and split floor plan. Fenced back yard, barn and scattered oaks. $148,000 SELLER RELOCATING Ready to move in and a must see to believe Located in a pri- vate country setting in Horseshoe Acres Subdivision. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath manu- factured home is situated on over a half acre lot, shaded screened deck, with many fruit trees and partially fenced yard. Dog on prem- ises. Call ahead. $129,500. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! This 2 bedroom 1.5 bath mobile home is located in quiet River Oaks Subdivision, Ortona Fl. Great investment for the part-time Floridian, or a great get-away. The home is being sold partially furnished, and offers a split floor plan with vaulted ceilings. $58,500 HOMES ON ACREAGE UNIQUE, DESIRABLE AND SECLUDED Less than a mile from the new West Glades Elementary. This property is 14.5 acres in one of the fastest growing areas of Glades County. Surrounded by large acreage, this parcel has been cleared and fenced. This cus- tom built home is spacious and very well kept. Over 3,400. sq.ft. split floor plan features ceramic tile, 3 large bedrooms, walk-in clos- ets, and 2.5 spacious baths. The island kitchen has walk-in pantry, breakfast area, and is open to the large family room. The master bedroom and bath offer his and hers walk-in closets, garden tub, separate shower; dual sinks and access to the pool. 'oo many improvement to mention, call for your pri- vate showing $1,450,000. 3BR/1BA CBS HOME ON 8.8+/- ACRES frontingon paved road approx. 3 miles lifro town. Property is fenced & cross fenced w/ gorgeous oaks and horse stable. $490,000. 3.18 +/- ACRES W/1BR/1.5BA COTTAGE style home located in Port LaBelle Ranchettes, one of LaBelle's most desirable communities. Situated at the end of a cul Ide sac provides a peaceful & private setting. Cathedral ceilings, ceramic tile throughout, open floor plan and wrap around porch. $469,900 3BR/2BA LIKE NEW 120 ! HARBOR manufactured home on 2.5 acres located west of.LaBelle, Split floor plan, spa- cious kitchen, breakfast bar and walk in clos- ets. $219,900. . QUIET COUNTRY RETREAT Like new manufactured home on 2,82 acres in quiet Ft. Denaud. This immaculate home oilers vault- ed ceilings, entertainment package includes a large screen television w/ stereo and surround sound, split floor plan, built in computer cen- ter, large master bedroom and bath w/ garden tub and separate shower. Upgraded appli- ances add a nice touch, to the large open kitchen w/ eat-in breakfast bar and formal dining. $212;500 ACREAGE/LOTS 40 ACRE Gerber Grove $660,000 2.5 +/- ACRES, stocked pond, partially fenced, unique oak grove and ready to build. Great location on CR 78 approx. 2 miles fiom town. Seller motivated! $199,000 10 ACRE PARCEL located off Hwy 74 (Bermont Road) in Charlotte County. Property zoned agricultural. Price Reduced $100,000 BEAUTIFUL OAK COVERED CITY OF LABELLE LOT. Located in established neigh- borhood. Build your home on this .45 acre lot. Price Reduced $79,900 BEAUTIFUL 100' X 185' RESIDENTIAL HOMESITE w/beautiful oaks located in the city of LaBelle and ready to build! $89,900 OVERSIZED .64 ACRE WOODED residential homesite located in the city. $89,000 1.25 ACRES LOT in growing Mlontura Ranch Estate more lots available $49,500 RESIDENTIAL LOT! Shady .30 acre lotw/well, septic & 2 culverts for driveway. Zoned for home or mobile home. Reduced to $42,500 COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS PRIME LOCATIONI Business zoned prop- erty located in Downtown LaBelle. Perfectly situated on lthe corner of (IHwy 29) Bridge Street and Park Avenue thi property has end- less possibilities. "Old Historical Florida-Style" two story building, 1,846 sq. ft. wv/ 122' frontage on Bridge' Street and a "Quaint Old-Florida Cracker-Style" office fronting on lPark Avenue. $1,200,000 Historic commercial building w/ 3 complete- ly renovated rental units. Renovations include new roof, 2 new a/c units, stucco, paint, resurfaced parking and more. Located in a high traffic area surrounded by offices, restaurants and businesses. $550,000 wTETTlrTI I PDTICWvr v ctf ntll AtV )'UUtN I '5' XSL OI IUI\ t n VVr 3 J RV.WnVT~rPV.Tl RTTTTnTr-ttl RD.AnV VnR RILINUVVAJIL DULlANJ11 REAlDl FO Ru YOUR BUSINESStll Need a place to locate your business. This is it! Highly visable, only 180 ft. East of Bridge Street. Totally remod- eled building situated on .31 acre lot fronting on Washington Ave. across from bank drive thru. Property is 175' deep which leaves room for future expansion.. Renovations include all new crown molding, ceramic tile, siding, plumbing, electric and A/C. BUSINESS ZONEDI This 2BR/IBA home is situated on a high traffic road in the city. Just 2 blocks ndrth of Hwy 80 and 1 block east of SBridge Street and surrounded by local banks and businesses. Price reduced $215,000 ESTABLISHED IN 1984 THE GATOR BAIT PUB has been a thriving business in the Pioneer Community for many years. If you've ever wanted to run your own Restaurant and Lounge here's your chance. This quaint establishment comes fully fur- nished with a completely equipped kitchen, and offers a great start for any entrepreneur. Priced at $174,500 INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL-INDUSTRIAL- INDUSTRIAL! This 1.12 acre parcel fea- tures easy access off of two paved roads & a currently occupied steel building w/over 5,400 sq. ft. PRICED TO SELL AT $525,000. UNDER CONTRACT 4.14 ACRES ZONED INDUSTRIAL. Property features 80' x 100' hangar plus 1998 3BR/2BA 2,200 sq. ft. doublewide mobile home. Great investment... Great Location! $1,500,000 INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY Excellent investment opportunity w/ 277' frontage on Hwy 29. 1.59+/- acres on corner of Hwy 29 andN. Industrial Loop Road, 3 steel build- ings- (Warehouse-3,800 sq. ft. ; shop 1,600 sq ft.; office building 2,520 sq. ft.) all cur- rently leased. $1,300,000 STOP BY AND VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION ON HWY 80 'Tj .~> ... 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A group of concerned citizens met in Okeechobee, formed the Central and Southern Flood Con- trol District (which later became South Florida Water Manage- ment District) and ultimately petitioned the government to help control the flooding. To protect developing areas around Kissimmee and control flooding in the Kissimmee River Valley, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers straightened 103 miles of the meandering Kissim- mee River and its 35,000 acre floodplain into a 56-mile-long, 30 foot deep, 300 foot wide channel, draining 21,000 acres of floodplain in the process. This is the C-38 Canal. The wading birds left. The sandy river bottom where fish spawned became -covered with silt brought down bi rushing water from the north- ern reaches of the watershed and the fish left. The marshes dried up and ducks no longer made their nests along ,the Kissimmee. The Kissimmee River water- shed forms the headwaters of the- Kissimmee-Okeechobee- Everglades System. It feeds Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades. Water matters in this region are handled by the South Florida Water Managerent (SFWMDl), one of-a number of such state agencies in Florida. Flood con- trol, water supply, water quality and maintenance of the natural areas of the watershed are all responsibilities of SFWMD., This includes many different wetland and aquatic ecosystems, more than two dozen lakes, their tribu- tary streams and the Kissimmee River.. The restoration of the Kissim- mee River is not a single project The Kissimmee Basin Modeling and Operations Study, Kissim- mee River Restoration Project (KRRP), Kissimmee River Head- waters Revitalization Project (KRHRP), and Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, (KCOL) Long-Term Management Plan (LTMP) are major projects in the watershed. These projects include ecosys- tem restoration, evaluation of the work, aquatic plant manage- ment, land management, water quality improvement, water sup- ply planning and how better to balance them all, while also con- sidering the impacts across ecosystems including Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosa- hatchee and St. Lucie estuaries. The Kissimmee River Restora- tion and the Kissimmee River Headwaters Revitalization proj- ects were jointly authorized in the 1992 Water Resources Devel- opment Act. The two projects have an estimated combined cost of $578 million and will be completed in several phases, with completion in 2012. The primary goal of the Kissimmee River Restoration Project is to re-establish the river-floodplain system. The project will restore, over 40- square miles of river/floodplain ecosystem including 43 miles of meandering river channel and 2-7,000 acres of wetlands. The restoration project is a joint part- nership with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This requires reconstruction of the river closer to its natural form and reestablishment of his- toric flows. Basically, it means un-straightening the river. Track- ing ecological responses will give scientists the ability to judge their success and provide scien- tific information for fine-tuning. Phase I of the KRRP was com- pleted in February 2001 and filled approximately 7.5 miles of the C-38 canal (the straightened Kissimmee River), re-carved approximately 1.25 miles of river channel and demolished the S- 65B structure to reconnect 15 miles of continuous river chan- nel. Surveys show water quality was improved and populations of wading birds, ducks and fish. Much of the water flowing to the KCOL and Kissimmee River originates in four headwater basins north of the KCOL one of the most rapidly urbanizing areas in Florida. The quality and quantity of water flowing F. - through these basins influence the health of all downstream sys- tems. The SFWMD works with local governments throughout the Upper Basin to fund water resource projects to improve water quality, water supply, nat- ural resources, and flood control levels of service. The KICCO Wildlife Manage- ment Area is an approximate 7,400-acre property in Polk County, managed by the Dis- trict's Land Stewardship Division and was purchased under the Save Our Rivers Program in 1985 as part of the KRRP. It is located on the west side of the C-38 canal in Pool A of the Kissimmee River. The north border is State Highway 60, and the south bor- der lies south of the S-65A water control structure. Since the C-38 canal will not be backfilled north .of S-65A, flow will not be restored to the remnant Kissimmee River in Pool A. However, smaller proj- ects will serve to increase water storage, improve water quality, mitigate flooding and restore the wetland community in parts of the floodplain associated with the river's tributaries. This will restore historic tpre-C&SF Pro- ject) floodplain to Packingham and Buttermilk sloughs. Increased wetland habitat for wildlife and creation of a "wvet- land corridor" between Lake Kissimmee and the restored por- tion of the Kissimmee River will result. The main features of the restoration plan are the creation of two containment .levees,. backfilling of drainage ditches and installation of gated water control structures to. manage water levels and mimic the his- toric surface water levels in the basin according to a model developed from historic data at nearby Fort: Kissimmee. This modeling was completed in March 2005. Detailed design is under. way.and-is scheduled, for completion this fiscal year. Rolling Meadows Ranch lies on the south shore of Lake Hatchineha. The 2,260-acre property was purchased by the SFWMD and the FDEP as part of the KRRP. Currently, this proper- ty is leased back to the previous owner as a sod farm. The restoration- plan shows the construction of a 1,670-acre impounded wetland, possibly fed by water from Lake Hatchineha and from Catfish Creek. The wetland will be man- aged to mimic the natural lake and will provide habitat for wildlife. The area outside the impounded wetland may be incorporated into the Lake Kissimmee State Park. To assess how water will be delivered to the impoundment, hydrologic modeling of Catfish Creek was completed in March 2004. The report outlines three options for providing water to the impound- ment. A final decision has not been made. Currently, a statement of work to develop a conceptual restoration plan for the property is under review. It will include creating a conceptual restora- tion plan for the Rolling Mead- ows/Catfish Creek property. His- torical (pre-C&SF Project) data such as aerial.photography, veg- etation and soil maps, and stage data shall be used to delineate natural communities and the historical route of Catfish Creek. The primary purpose of the Kissimmee- River Headwaters Revitalization Project is to pro- vide water storage and regula- tion schedule modifications to restore the historical flow char- acteristics of the Kissimmee River system. The secondary purpose is to increase the size and quality of lake littoral zone habitat in lakes Kissimmee, Hatchineha, Tiger and Cypress to benefit fish and wildlife. The Long-Term Management Plan for the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes was begun by SFWMD in April 2003. The project's pur- pose is to improve and sustain the .ecosystem health of the KCOL regulated lakes while min- imizing adverse .impacts to downstream ecosystems. Over the last year, an annotat- ed bibliography of KCOL litera- ture has been assembled. Sur- veys of people in the KCOL area showed that people want recre- ation such as fishing, swimming and boating and quiet places where they could enjoy nature. .Project goals will be changed to reflect .those preferences.. Two brochures will keep people updated on the progress of proj- ects, another will be more gener- al, outlining jurisdictions and the agency responsible. Information for this article came from the South Florida Water Management District Web site. Kissimmee River restoration: The four basins of the Kissimmee River show the features of each basin of the River. Edison College to host commencement Edison College will hold three commencement ceremonies with- in its five county service district the evenings of May 4 and 5. The Charlotte Campus ceremo- ny will be Thursday, May 4, at the Charlotte County Tentatorium, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda at 6 p.m. The commencement speaker will be David Klein, M.D., eye surgeon and newly appointed nmermber of the College's Dishlci Board of Trustees Grand Mlarshall Dr. Lyman O'Neal\ill carrt the Edison College Mace and lead the procession Susan Swain, Executive: Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of C-SPAN, will address the FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS (800) 794.7310 J.G. Wentworth means CASH NOW for Structured Settlements! graduates at the Lee Campus cere- mony at 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, in the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on the Lee Campus, 8099 Col- lege Paj kvi a\, SW. Grand Marshall Dr. Dennis Hill \ill carry the Edison Mace and leadthe procession. Edison's Collier Campus will be 6 p.m. Friday, May 4, in the River of Grass Ballroom at the Naples Beach and & Golf Club on Gulfshore Boulevard, N. Fred Pezeshkan, Pres- ident/CEO of Kraft Construction and the 2005 Leadership in Fostering Education.Award Honoree, is the speaker. Grand Marshall Professor Linda \eilnland \will carr\ the Edi- son Mace and lead tile procession. As seen on TV. -,ff. V, :, Imr Same Day Service Lab On Premises S G$ 9 -iIl FT. MERCER DENTAL CLINIC ON Us 41, S. FT. MYERS Special to INI/South Florida Water Management District The Kissimmee River Watershed reaches from north of East Lake Tohopekatigia to Lake Okeechobee. It is divid- ed into the upper and lower basins and further into four Pools A through D. Pool A Site Locations +',. 4 Pool B Site Locallons j ,p S . ] *:1.''1 .- Pool Special to Indepen- dent Newspapers of Flori- da Pool A is the northern-most pool. , Inc. Pooi 0DSite Locations -tL GENERAL AN CALLFl QUOTE Al 1-866 T( S :.. -'. IESTHESIA AV'AIL4BLE OR YOUR PRICE ND INFORMATION. -226-9400 OLL FREE I. | ."" I.. II.,. .]. .l. :.T.:..| In,. h ,- ,h ,- h: .... I r -J ,, ,, .ll '1 l. 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Para mas information contact a Marcye Masis o Donna Vaughan al telefono: 674- 4515. Proyecto De Graduacion El Proyecto de Graduacion es una celebration traditional desde 1989. Este grandiose event donde no hay drogas ni alcohol sera el 20 de mayo con el fin de dar homenaje a nuestros brillantes graduados. Esa noche memorable sera celebrada con- juegos, activi- dades, music comida y muchisimos premios. Con un 90% de asistencia se espera tener urios 300 graduados sin contar los acompanantes.Cada participate tendra derecho de llevar a un invitado a la fiesta. Los acompanantes deben ser registrados con tiempo en la oficina de administration de la escuela, el event terminara a las 5:00 a.m. Si el participate y el invitado se salen de la fiesta a una hora determinada ya no podran entrar otra vez. Los grad-' uados seran los elegibles para ganar los premios. Este proyecto- incredible es possible gracias a la generosi- dad de la comunidad, los padres, personas, maestros, admin- istradores, negocios y organiza- ciones sociales. Miles de horas han sido donadas y miles ilde dolares se han recogido, todo en un esfuerzo coordinado para decirle a los graduados: "Nosotros estamos tan orgul- losos de todos ustedes, quere- mos que todos difruten y esten seguros". Todavia el event se' esta organizando, se necesitan volun- tarios y acompanantes.Hace falta'mas dinero para terminar de comprar los regalos, comida y otras cosas. La meta es que el Proyecto de graduacion del 2006 sea el mas grandiose y exitoso de todos. El 8 y 15 de mayo habran reuniones alas 7 p.m. en la cafe- teria o libreria de la escuela. Se invita a todo el mundo a asistir especialmente a los padres de los graduados. Call 863 475-2M54 or email us at cbelle@strato.net to place your ad! Statewide Palms, Inc. 863* 675 teooN Jm DODGE JBEP4 101W. 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FREE ESTIMATES OFFICE: S(863 675.7045 LIc, .#Co.Co37019 LABELLE ELECTRIC Serving LaBelle Since 1979 Industrial Commercial Residential State Certfied & Insured 863-673-2463 239-370-7954 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE For as little as $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-675-2541 or email cbelle@strato.net ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE For as little as $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-675-2541 or mail cbelle@strato.net Si a used le gustaria donar su tiempo o dinero por favor llame a Lois Smith al telefono: 673- 3190. Si le gustaria estar en el comite de preparar la comida por favor llame a Anita Lozano al telefono: 675-4217. Contribuciones pueden ser enviadas a la siguiente direction: LHS Proyect Graduation. 4050 Cowboy Way, LaBelle Fl, 33935. Los esperamos a todos. Empleada Acusada De Robo Una empleada de La Oficina Clerical del Condado ha sido arrestada y acusada del delito de robo depues que la Clerica de La corte Barbara Butler, contactara a la Oficina de La Policia. El juves 6 de abril los investi- gadores se reunieron con la cler- ica Buller para saber como se desaparecieron $60.000. Butler informo que el dinero en efecti- vo que se recolecta se deposit en una cuenta bancaria diaria- mente. Ella ya habia sido notifi- cada por otros empleados de la desaparicion del dinero desde octubre 2005. Angela Banda quien es empleada de la oficina clerical transportaba el dinero para depositarlo en el banco todoslos dias a las 4:30 ya que esa era parte de sus responsabilidades. Como resultado de la investiga- cion Angela de edad 31 quien ha sido empleada de la ofician cleri- cal desde el 17 de noviembre del 2003, fue arrestada por el delito de robo y una fianza de $75.000. Butler dijo que estaba sor- prendida y desilusionada pero las discrepancies con Angela obligaron para que se hiciera una auditoria. Registracion. El 6 de mayo habra una regis- tracion para Pre- Kinder en la Escuela Roble de Campo (Coun- try Oaks) de las 9 am hasta las 12 pm. Este es un program para todos los menores que hayan cumplido la edad de 5 antes del primero de septiembre 2006.E1 program, que esta localizado en la escuela Country Oaks se ini- ciara el 31 de mayo y terminara el 27 de julio. El horario es desde las 7:30 a.m. hasta las 3:10 p.m. No se ofrecera transportation, los padres seran los respons- ables de traer y llevar a sus hijos a la escuela. Todos los dias los esludiantes recibiran desayunoy almuerzo. Este program esta designa- do para preparar a sus hijos para el Kinder y construir una funda- cion fuerte en su future educa- cion. FCB announces first quarter earnings Stephen L. Price, President and equity of 28.66 percent. The Com- CEO of Florida Community Banks, pany finished the quarter with Inc. has announced the unaudited assets of $993,166,856, a 36.5 per- first quarter earnings for the com- cent increase from March 31, pany. Florida Community Banks, 2005. Shareholders equity at Inc. is a bank holding company March 31, 2006 was $74,828,102. headquartered in Immokalee, FRon- On a per share basis, the fully dilut- da whose primary operating entity ed net income for the quarter was is the 83-year-old Florida Commu- .93 cents compared to .73 cents in nity Bank. Mr. Price is pleased to the same quarter lastyear. announce that consolidated net M P annun earnings for the quarter ending ment of these significant earnings March 31, 2006 were $5,193,904 ment of these significant earnings rcho 3 06wesrte$ 93 followed the release last month of This compares to first quarter earn- followed the release last month of ings last year of $4,042,838, or an the company's audited yearend increase of 28.5 percent. 2005 earnings figures showing an The earnings for the first quarter increase of 48.8 percent over 2004. represent an annualized return on Florida Community Bank operates average assets of 2.22 percent and 10 offices in Collier, Lee, Hendry, an annualized return on average and Charlotte counties. Support for autistic The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities-University of South Florida (CARD-USF) will present "Support Strategies for Your Child's Transition to a New Classroom," 4 to 6 p.m. Wednes- day, May 10, at Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA), 551 West Cowboy Way, LaBelle. The program is designed for parents, guardians and caregivers of young children between the ages of 18 months and 7 years. Participants review strategies to help children move from one agency to a new school and/or new classroom. CARD-USF training are offered in Hendry County as a free public service. Registration is required. For information, call (239) 590-7771, or e-mail registration to cphilbro~.'fgcu.edu. CARD-USFpro- vides program services for individu- alsvwith autism, dual sensory impair- ments and related disabilities. I I Caloosa Belle, Thursday, April 27,2006 i Master's degree in criminal Forensic studies offered Caloosa Belle/Donna Meister Front left: Nikki Yeager, Imma Baumlisberger, Jackie and John Krystyniak, second row, Mar- ilyn Troxel, Terri Lazar, Sherry King, Marie Hoffman, back, Collin Blecker, Jeff Lazar, Oscar Hoffman and Ruth Callin. Beautification at Bob Mason By Donna Meister If you are not familiar with it, the spacious Bob Mason Park is just west of the city boat docks, with a wonderful view overlook- ing the Caloosahatchee River. Thanks to the joint efforts from members of the Greater LaBeUe Garden Club, Hendry-Giades Audubon Society, LaBelle Her- itage Museum, Firehouse Cultural- Center and tle Coalition for Eco- Recreation the park has gotten some extra tender loving care. This group of industrious folks decided it needed some extra help. They volunteered their time, provided the manpower, tools and even the plants. Many differ- ent varieties of bromeliads and plants were donated by Dalid and Gail Praul of Cape Coral and Vicky Chirnside from Venice who are all members of the Caloosahatchee Bromeliad Society. These 'friend- ship plants' as they are called, provide a beautiful addition to the park. This energetic group of volun- teers seem like modern day John- ny Appleseeds. They have taken it on themselves to beautify many areas in our lovely town with native foliage that require only a little care and water for the enjoy- ment ol us all. The park has a beautiful view of the river, many oak and pine trees for welcome shade and even a fenced kiddie section with playground equipment for the lit- Ue ones. Check out this little peace of paradise during your next leisure time. The Division of Justice Stud- ies at Florida Gulf Coast Universi- ty announces the new Master of Science in criminal forensic studies that was launched in February is now offered to stu- dents on a part-time basis in response to student need. "It was originally established as a full time MS but there have been a number of criminal jus- tice professionals in the area that have demonstrated an interest in the degree but cannot leave their positions to pursue a fulltime course of study," professor and coordinator of Criminal Forensic Studies Duane L. Dobbert said. FGCU accepts applications through July I for the MS pro- gram and reviews submissions on a rolling admission basis, even before receipt of GRE scores. In addition, students may concurrently fulfill undergradu- ate course requirements for admission to the graduate pro- gram while enrolled in certain graduate level courses in the program. The MS builds upon the Bach- elor of Science in criminal foren- sic studies. Similar to the BS, the MS is an interdisciplinary degree focused on making graduates competitive in the marketplace and fulfilling needs left vacant by programs at other universities around the state and nation. The MS degree prepares students for work and research in advanced positions with specific skill sets. The 42 credit-hour degree program has three areas of con- centration. Students in the pro- gram select one concentration from forensic behavior analyst, death investigator ii criminalis- tics, or death investigator in human identity ind trauma analysis. Additional program informa- tion and applications are avail- able on the Web at For more information, media representatives should contact executive secretary Melissa Hamley at (239) 590-7821. Local Links A directory of websites for local government, teams, organiza- lions & columnists. 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LABELLE COMPANY NEEDS DRIVER-The Dumont Com- pany has a position in our small company that requires a driver with minimum of a CDL "B" with Hazmat en- dorsement. We offer good starting wages, benefits and a secure future. If you are ambitious, and are looking for a job with a future please call today at 800-330-1369. Shop here first The classified ads IEmloyme Fulim e 'I'll Emliyn , Ful im 001 HELP WANTED BUILDING INSPECTOR- Must have 8 yri experience with a li- censed contractor MECHANIC I- Basic mechanic knowledge, experience as an automotive service worker or mechanic's helper preferred. MECHANIC II- Graduate from an approved course in heavy 8 diesel mechanics, three years experience Both Mecnanic positions require class B drivers's license. Musl have a High School Diploma or GED Bolh located in Clewislon SIDEWALK & BRIDGE FOREMAN- For Hendry County Road & Bndge Clean driving record Must nave class D or nigner drivers license, Hign School Diploma/GED or 2 years experi- ence in concreier construction lo include knowledge or con- slruction plans, measurements, forming, pouring rushing supervision and other related experience. Pay range $30. 160 and $36 400 annually depending upon experience. GIS COORDINATOR- For the LaBelle Orice. Must nave Bache- lor ol Science trom an accredited college or university in computer science, geography. or related field with consid- erable experience in the use of geographic information sys- tems or 8 yrs equivalent experience The posioons are lull time win medical benefits, retirement, sick and vacation leave These positions will be open until filled Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Board is accepting applications for employment tfor a six week Summer Youth Program. Posi- ions available are fr one Program Director, one Assistant Program Director, and several Group Leaders Applications musl be suomiled by Friday. May 12. 2006 Jo description & applications can be obtained in the Salellite OfDice in Clewislon and the Courthouse in LaBelle in the HR Department Vel PRet EEO Drug Free. Applicants needing assistance in Ine application process should contact the Hendry County Commissioners HR Department MANAGEMENT Immediate restaurant management openings in Lake Placid, Moore Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston and Okeechobee. We are a franchise with 27 restaurants throughout South Florida and are hiring energetic, honest, and responsible individuals. We offer: -Excellent Salaries -Medical and Life Insurance -Dental Insurance -401K Savings Plan -Paid Vacations -Advancement Opportunities -Training Program For an interview please call: 863-983-4224 or mail your resume in confidence to: Pauline Alvarez Southern Management Corporation 1014 W. Sugarland Hwy. 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Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805 Drug Free Workplace, EOE Lykes Bros., Inc. -Ranch Division Has the following positions available: Ranch Hand Must have own tack and saddle experience helpful. Equipment Operator: Applicants must have one (1) year prior experience with farm equipment and a valid Florida drivers license. Applications accepted Mon-Fri 8am to 2pm at North Island Ranch- 15440 N. Island Rd./Hwy 29, Palmdale, Fl. Lykes offers competitive wages, benefit package and paid holidays. Affirmative Action Employer, Drug Free Work-Place, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Labelle Company needs Warehouse Supervisor The Dumont Company seeks a successful candidate with at least 2 years of supervisory experience, good administrative skills, solid leadership skills and holding a current CDL "B" with Hazmat endorsement. The candidate will be responsible for supervising a warehouse, organizing shipping papers, controlling the inventory and supervising the activities of the drivers. They will also be required to act as the back up driver when necessary. It is important that the candidate be a hands on team player. We'are a small company where the Supervis- or wears many hats and must be willing to do whatever is nec- essary to support the effort. We offer an exciting opportunity with good starting wages, a comprehensive benefits package (including Health care, 401K with company matching, Life and Disability insurance and a Profit Sharing plan). If you are ambitious, and are looking for a job with a future, please Fax your resume today to 800-524-9315; Drug Free Work Place Class A CDL. Excellent Benefits & Pay 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Insurance & Bonuses. Apply at: 5701 Ft. Denaud Road Gulfcoast Citrus Harvesting, Inc. or call 863-675-4410 Drug Free Work Place Excellent Benefits & Pay 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Insurance & Bonuses. Apply at: 5701 Ft. Denaud Road Gulfcoast Citrus Harvesting, Inc. or call 863-675-4410 Appraiser Apprentice Opening This position requires inspections of all types of properties, such as physical measurements and structural elements that will be recorded on all buildings and any extra features on the parcel. The salary range is $18,720 to $24,960 with full benefits after 90 day probation. We will train the right individual for the job. Please stop by the Hendry Country Property Appraisers Office in the court house 3rd floor for an application today. Join all the people who Your new home could be say, "I sold It In the clas- In today's paper. Have sifleds." vou looked for It? NOW HIRING FOR 2006 POSTAL JOBS $18/hour Slarring, Avg Pay $57K/year Federal Benelils, Paid Traln- ing and Vacations No Ebpen- ence Needed! 1800)584-1775 Rel #P4901 OFFICE HELP/SECRETARY NEEDED: For busy Sod & Landscaping Business in LaBelle. Good Communicaion & Computer skill a must BI-Lingual a plus Dul no required Send resume lo: 2696 Howard-Road, LaBelle FL 33935 0/0 Driver FFE, Tne F/S is higher nere! $1 11 Avg. $2,000 sign-on $2,600 Re- lerrai Bonus. Base Plate pro. vided. No truck no problem. Low payment with shofI lease. (800)569-9298 THERAPISTS WANTED- LI- CENSED SLPS in Miami. Dade and Broward counrlei Bilingual a plus Per diem & F/T Bilinguals Inc. Child & Parent Services. (866)696-0999 x103 www.bilingualsinc.com. How last can your car go? It can go even faster when you sea It In the classllleds. BECOME A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT And leave the finances to us. We'll pay for your training, state exam, workbook and best of all, prove yourself and we'll GIVE YOU A JOB! Oakbrook of LaBelle 250 Broward Ave. LaBelle, FL 33935 Come in and apply FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL 2 Pan time posions lor Correctional Feeding Program Food Produc ton ET p Clean Background and Drug Screening required for Security Clearance .Benefits 863-674-4060 ext. 245 Sales: $400,000 +/yr How Good Are You? Retiring Mil- lion Marketer seeks TWO sales professionals to teach my business to. Top produc- ers currently averaging $30-$40K per month. PLEASE, serious inquiries only. Goji Intl, LLC. Commis- (651)592-6968 Time to clean out the attic, hbasement and/or garage? Adverse your yard sale in the classl- fleds and make your clean u a Hills brezarea Time to nancial Opportunities 305 Money Lenders 310 Tax Preparation 315 A COOL TRAVEL Job. Now hir- ing (18-24 positions). Guys/Gals to work and travel entire USA. Paid training, transportation, lodging fur- nished. Call today, Start to- day. (877)646-5050. ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do you earn $800/day? 30 Ma- chines, Free Candy All for $9,995. (888)629-9968 B02000033. CALL US: We will not be undersold! VENDING ROUTE All Cash Biz. Water, Juice, Energy Drinks, Soda, Snacks, Can- dy. Great Equipment & Sup- port. Completely Financing Available w/$7500 Down. (877)843-8726. 0#2002-037 The Seminole Tribe of Florida has an opening for an LPN at our"Health Clinic at our Big Cypress Reservation. Provide ambulatory Nursing services, Phone triage, Administer meds, therapeutic treatments & diagnostic testing. Assist w/ transport. Home visits. Active FL LPN lie. required. Current BLS certification. Resume to: galtmanilisemtribe.com or fax to: (954)967-3477 Details at: ww'.semtribe.com Epye Empoyen 'i^ KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (Temp. P/T) (Brighton Reservation) The Seminole Tribe of FL is looking for Kindergarten Teachers (PT Summer) FL certified for Kindergarten, BS Early Childhood Ed. Valid FL Dr. License. Fax resume to: (954)893-8856 or call (954)989-6840 Ext. 1314 Services Merchandise Babysitting 405 Child Care Needed l10 Child Care Offered415 Instruction 420 Services Offered425 Insurance 430 Medical Services435 HOUSE PLANS Accuralely & Economically prepared Engineering approval available 18631675-7926 COMPUTER SERVICE trouble shooting set-up, up-grades syslems builI tuionng. Win.95,98. 2000. ME.. :P Icensed Call Gary 863-675-7925 SALLY MAE DISC JOCKEY Music lor all -ccasion; 'edding, par lie. quirlCeanrjl j_5-li 5 GONZALEZ LAWN/LANDSCAPING Also do handyman jobs 863)675-1166 863)673-6388 DO YOU NEED.....? Land Clearing Bush Hogging Dirt Hauling House Pads "Hendry & Lee County" Call Dave #239-633-3649 ALL PERSONAL INJURY AC- CIDENT WRONGFUL DEATH AUTO.. MOTORCYCLE.. TRUCK.. PREMISE.. PROD- UCT SLIP & FALL..PEDES- TRIAN..ANIMAL BITES A-A- A ATTORNEY Referral Ser- vice (800)733-5342. 24 Hrs 100's of Lawyers Statewide. DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS children, etc. Only one sig- nature required! *Excludes govt. fees! Call weekdays (800)462-2000, ext.600. 8am-7pm) Alta Divorce, LLC. Established 1977. WE BUY ALUMINUM, ALL KINDS Copper & Brass. Closed Sunday. Call first 863-675-8760,257-0879 READING A NEWSPAPER MAKES YOU A MORE INFORMED AND INTERESTING PERSON. (0 wonder newspaper read ae more popular Higgin's Tree Service 25 years experience. Free estimates. Lic. & insured. Call 863-675-3955. Air Conditioners 505 Antiques 510 Appliances 515 Appliance Parts 520 Beauty Supplies 525 Bicycles 530 Books Magazines535 Building Materials540 Business Equipment 545 Carpets/Rugs 550 Children's Items 555 China, Glassware, Etc 560 Clothing 565 Coins/Stamps 570 Collectibles 575 Computer/Video 580 Crafts/Supplies 585 Cruises 590 Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595 Fireplace Fixture 600 Firewood 605 Furniure' 610 Furs 615 Health & Reducing Equipment 620 Heating Equipment/ Supplies 625 Household Items 630 Jewelry 635 Lamps/Lights 640 Luggage 645 Medical Items 650 Miscellaneous 655 Musical Instruments 660 Office Supplies/ Equipment 665 Pets/Supplies/ Services 670 Photography 675 Plumbing Supplies 680 Pools & Supplies 685 Restaurant Equipment 690 Satellite 695 Sewing Machines 700 Sporting Goods 705 Stereo Equipment 710 Television/Radio 715 Tickets 720 Tools 725 Toys & Games 730 VCRs 735 Wanted to Buy 740 A/C WALL UNITS- 2,5000 BTU's, Works well, $130. or will separate. (863)612-0992 AIR CONDITIONER 5 ton, hardly used. As is. $800 Call Steve (239)564-2173 La- Belle AIR CONDITIONER Large room, $175. (863)763-8548. AMERICAN OAK DRESSER- '1800's, Excellent condition, $500. or best offer. (863)675-4201 BARBER CHAIR, Antique, Mfg. by Emil J. Padair Co. Pat # 1594408-1594409. Good cond. $800 (863)697-0328 ROCKER- Solid, Walnut, Fold- ing. Seat 141/", Back 19", Padded seat & back $50. (863)946-1896 WHISKEY BARRELS (2) - About 100 years old. $1200 or best offer for both or will sep.(863)634-5821 DISHWASHER- Kenmore, $50, (863)675-2404 after 4:30pm FREEZER, Chest Type: Good running condition. $100. (863)675-3878 REFRIGERATOR- bottom freezer, white, exc cond, $250 cash (863)357-3026 REFRIGERATOR, GE, Side By Side, 25 cu. ft. 3 years old. Excellent condition. $300. (863)675-1929 REFRIGERATOR Kenmore 14 cf, Frost free. glass sliding shelves, 18 mo old, $200 863)635-5826 Frostproof SMALL FREEZER- Kenmore, 5 cu ft, $100 (863)946-3822 WASHER & DRYER- 6 mos old, like new, $400 (863)467-6030 Eimplomen Ful im I'l MEXICAN BAR Light green wood w/ overhead stem glass holder. $150. (561)704-3690 QUEEN BED- light wood, Sea- ly Post matt, dresser w/mir- ror, chest, 2 nite stands $1300(863)763-9410 ROCKER Swivel, tan. $45 (863)675-4076 SHELVING UNITS 2 match- ing, cream w/black bkgrd. 5'x2', $100 for both. (863)674-0098. SOFA & 2 CHAIRS- cream col- or, dark oakwood trim, good cond. Need cleaning, you move, $125(863)467-8112 SOFA & LOVESEAT 6 mths. old. Pd. $2000, asking $1500 or best offer. (863)634-5821 call any- time. Cage Cashier Cocktail Server Dining Room Hostess Dining Room Server Dishwasher/Steward Housekeeper Maintenance Worker Prep Cook Security Officer Sous Chef TAD Floor Clerk TRUSSED ANTENNA- 70 ft, 10 ft sections, with base, mast & hardware. $400. or best offer. (863)675-4201 COMBO SET Ryobi 18v, drill, circular saw, recip. saw, 2 batts chrgr, & more. Like new. $100 (863)467-0668 GENERATOR Homelite LRX 4500 watt, 8.5 hp, 120/240 volt, 142 hrs. $450 (863)763-5613 GENERATORS- Honda, 1-3100w& 1-1500w $525. Firm. 863-763-7950 or 863-634-8474 Hobart Mig Welder Iron Man 210, used very little, pd $1000, asking $650 neg. (863)674-0416 Employment Medical 0210 LaBelle, 2 br Apt. 1 full ba. W/River patio. Completely furnished w/washer & dryer. 1 yr lease, No children or pets please. $1200. mo., 1st & last required to move in. non-smoking 239-337-7514 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING 4000 SF Shop, 750 SF Offices 3ph 480 power 15ft doors $2975/month 863-674-1002 LABELLE- Belmont Subdivi- sion, 3br, 2ba, furnished, on canal, new tile, windows & landscape, $1150/mo, + sec dep, refs req. (863)673-5282 Ichapman1985@yahoo.com City block next to court- house, government center, high school, 500 feet on US #27, Ideal for Bank, Fast Food, Law, Medical, Retail, Realtor, Insurance, etc. Call owner- Pat 8i6367 57 READING A NEWSPAPER... makes you a mom in iorted and nlerestingperson. No wonder newspaper rendors are more successfull Employmen WASHER & DRYER: Stackable, Apartment size. Good working condition. $100 forthe set.(863)675-3878 WASHER OR DRYER $100 each, 1 yr warranty large capacity, (239)694-0778. WASHER/DRYER, Kenmore, stacked, full size, Model 110 88 7627993, $250. (863)675-2392 LaBelle COFFEE POT- 10 Cup Farber Ware like new, $20 (863|)467-8681 BUILDING SALE! "Plus Free Bonus'" 20.32 Now $4100 25-42 $6200 30x52 $9800 40'82 [.18,I00. Extensive range of sizes and models. Enasj'ceisorie3 optional. Pioneer (80a')o668-5422. BATHROOM VANITY TOP - 21" Marble; w/sink & faucet. $30. (863)763-8548. KITCH. CAB DOORS- oak winandles & ninges. 1 pr 24-20, 5Dr 3x220. lpr 32,28, 45 863)763-1997 METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ uy Oirec:l From Manulaclur- tr 2U t i iri i n 5sl')ck win all A'ri:eories. Ouick urn around' Oelivery Available oll Free (8881393-0335 PLYWOOD- Hurricane Ready various sizes, full and half shep, wii, h 3.J -1,' $200 ia, it- |II186:',)467.8681 ROOF SHINGLES- 10 pajcks, $150 will separate. (863)467-1120 SCREEN ROOM MATERIAL- W j:3iiTiiledr waie 11 8 & 10 rOul pi neis J'i0iO. 1; ;21579-1 322 0iee WINDOWS (6) aluminum ranri ouli 29 5W x 52"L wiiln sc reer, $25 1863176 3-1997 STEPS, w/rail 3 nsers. $30 (7721201-8932 BABY CRIB- Brano new, no, m.atiress $40. 18631675-7105 M.I. HUMMEL FIGURINES - Merry anilderer, Apple Tree Boy, Jusi Resting (handle broke) .225 (863)80 -3344 SALT- n PEPPER SHAKERS 11041 Selsl sl.ing $2500 (8631i801 4949' COMPUTER SYSTEM, Oell, Win V' + lOis ii programs 6 g]aris $1 75 (86 843.0158 WEB TV- Cimpuier w/2 key- bouads. '75 18631902-0257 BED Twin sl:e Mjnress tli Lpring mrell lrjme Like new $;5 863i165-4076 BEDROOM SET Full si:e Malle'" .eIr 'ookvase heidjoard, 2 night stands. 1.280 iFi65.-4076t BR SUITE- .pl:, Goldeln Har- veei Simurrisi bedding, bed, 2 drese nseisriajs. minor, cne-l 1.81)1) (863)467-8481 CAPTAINS BED- win 6 draw 'Ir0: *508l31i261-1 1ll7 COMPUTER DESK- New, Tall, $60. (863)763-0486 After 6pm DESK 5 drawer. Matches bedroom set I have listed. $75 (863)675-4076 DINING' ROOM SET- Pecan ta- ble w/3 leafs, seats 4-10, 6. chairs, buffet & hutch. $600. (239)822-5955 LaBelle DINING TABLE Drop leaf sol- id wood, circa 1950's. $100 (863) 467-7676 DRESSER Large, 9 drawers. Antique handles, exc. cond. Hard wood. $30 (863)763-3830/697-6507 D/RM TABLE- Claw foot, leaf, 4 chairs, China cab. hutch $175. 863-635-0843 or 803-417-7959 END TABLES (2) $40 for both or will separate. (863)675-4076 ENTER CENTER- Rattan, ask- ing $150 (863)674-0963 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER- Bush, for 32" tv. Like new. $125. (863)697-6077 ETAGERE- China 4 shelf, ask- ing $150, very nice (863)674-0963 FUTON BUNK BED, w/match- ing desk. Full sz bottom & single sz on top. 8" mattress. $225. (863)357-3863 TODDLER SLEIGH BED - w/mattress. White. $40 or best offer. (863)467-8723 Okeechobee WALL UNIT Cherry wood, has curved glass doors, paid $1500 sell$350 or best of- fer (954)448-8253 38 CAL Stainless steel, 5 shot revolver, 2 barrel, cus- tbmer grips, like new, $395 1863)467-6696 BOWFLEX ULTIMATE Like new, has leg extension, paid over $2000, will sell for $800. (863) 467-7676 EXERCISE BIKE, mileage. calorie counter. hours. lime & tension, $100 (863)675-0715 DIAMOND RING- 1/2 ct, w/surrounding diamonds,. $500 (863)675-7105 or (863)673-5023 EARRINGS Ladies Peacock design Hand made in Hona Kong 24K. lO1yr old $450 rieg 1863 634-96200kee BLOOD PRESSURE MONI- TOR- Digitai. Wrist. Brand new ever been used $39 99 i863)467-1120 LIFT CHAIR- Pnde Great con- dilion $375 Firm 18631635-354([ POWER CHAIR- Jet 3. Fairly new Works mreal. E:.cellenl Sindlion 1.400 (8631467-8094 WHEELCHAIR, $25. (863)675-0715 ATTEND COLLEGE ONlLIIE Ircim Home. 'Medical, 'Business, 'Paralegal, 'Computers 'Criminal Jus- ce. Job placement assis- lance. Computer provided SFinancial .aid I qulaiiied (866)858-2121 wwwi.Onli- .neTidewaterTech.com. DE-HUMIDIFIER-'99, Used very little. Like new $100. (863)467-1110 PENS & PENCILS (2) asking $15 (863)634-1374 UNRUST.COM Stop irrigation rust stains. Tired of chemi- cals that do not work? UN- RUST beats them all! Guarjnreedl Save money & elinllale rusI slains' www.UINRUSTcorn. ENGLEHARDT BASS- island, gig bg and electric 'hook. Up', $1200 or.-:b,est offer (8636335-582o,. GUITAR, Electric, Fender Statocaster w/Fender 15R am- plifier. $250.1863)673-3860 CHINCHILLAS 2 males, 2 fe- males. $75 each. (863)634-8118 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES, AKC, 8 wks. old. Ready to go w/health certificates. 1 Female, 5 Males. $625. 863-674-0474 GERMAN SHEPHERD- female, spayed, 3yrs old, home must have fenced yard $50 (863)357-3026. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS: AKC, 4 male, 1 fem., 1st shots & wormed, blk/tan, parents on prem., $600. (863)447-6619 PARROT CAGE- White w/ playpen on top. Good condi- tion $85. (863)357-0037 Okeechobee DEMO HOMESITES WANTED NOW! For the NEW Kayak. Pool! The Above Ground Pool with In-Ground Fea- turesi Unique Opportunity. SAVE Up to $4,i000. Call (866)348-7560 FREE ESTI- MATES! Financing. POOL TABLE- 8', Full size pool table, great cond. Burgundy felt, Pool sticks, Many ac-- cess. $675.neg. 634-2094 CAR AMPLIFIER Kenwood, 900 watt max. $120 (863)824-0776 SUBWOOFER 15" MA Audio in sealed or ported box. $120(863)824-0776 FLAT SCREEN TV 32" JVC , Model AV-32F475, 1 yr old, perfect condition. $325 Must Sell. (863)697-6077 TOSHIBA- 31" w/remote $200. neg. (863)634-9620 Okee area TOOL BOX-.aluminum, full size, low profile, $75 (863)674-0416 VARIOUS ASSORTMENT OF TOOLS- Hand tools, Ladder, Yard tools & more! Take all for$150.(863)635-0474 ALUMINUM CLAMSHELL AWNINGS, will remove, (863)824-2248 ask for Kurt NEW COIN COLLECTOR want- ing to add to rffy. collection. Please call to sell coins & paper money 239-693-4891 Wanted: Single or double wide mobile home, must be no older than July 1994. Must be classified as a Wiridndorie 3. (863)675-3665 WANTED- Used trailerfor 20ft Ponloon boat, in good' cond. reasonably priced (863)697-2936 griculure Christmas Trees 745 Farm Equipment 805 Farm Peed/Products 810 Farm Miscelaneous 815 Farm Produce 820 Farm Services Offered.:.. 825 Farm Supplies/ Services Wanted 830 Fertilizer 835 Horses 840 Landscaping Supplies 845 Lawn & Garden 850 Livestock 855 Poultry/Supplies 860 Seeds/Plants/ Flowers 865 IND. PARTS TRACTOR- John Deere 440. w.'snutnie 5200 (863)357.3981 TRACTOR- Ferguson. 1951, exc cond., wine bush hog. $4500 or best offer, (863)763-3679/697-3108 BAY MARE 8 yrs. old. Thror- ougnbred, rides good. up 10 dale on shots, loads, clips $2500 neg. (863)509-34416 PAINT MARE- 4-5vr oil:. ]jreer, bluPoe Sweel dispolilill:i $1000 or best oiler. (863)763-2379. QUARTER HORSE REG PINTO GELDING- 14yrs old, 15.2. great disposition, gentle id sale 1800 (863)763-4257 CHAIN LINK FENCING 265' of 5 fencing (2) 6' gales. 0 some poles $100 Must lake all. (863)357-6315 CHAIN LINK FENCING 75ft. of 4ft. / (2) 3ft. gates and approx. 12 poles. $100 must take all. (863)634-0465 MTD CLASSIC- 46" cut, needs lower deck & battery, $100 (863)763-4982 PUSH MOWER- Briggs & Stratton, 5.0 HP, Gold Se- ries, $50 (863)675-2404 af- ter 4:30 pm. RIDING MOWER- 6 mos old, asking $800 (863)467-6030 RIDING MOWER, TORO, Wheel Horse, 44" cut, $650 (863)612-1018 RIDING MOWER- Yardman, 42", with 15HP Kohler mtr, $225 (863)675-0548 SNAPPER 30"- rear engine, $600 (8631517-2077 L.a Belle TURF ROLLER- 4ft, asking 5$1 0U8631357-3981 Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales every Mon.12pm & every Tues. 11am. 763-3127 Rentals Apartments 905 Business Places 910 Commercial Property 915 Condos/ Townhouses Rent920 Farm Property - Rent 925 House Rent 930 Land Rent 935 Resort Property - Rent 945 Roommate 950 Rooms to Rent 955 Storage Space - Rent 960 FOR RENT 2/2 apartment in town. $675 / month. Call Home & Ranch Real Estate (863)612-0000 ----- Pioneer Plantation, looking for peace and quiet? 3BR/2BA home situated on approx. 5 ac. Screened porch, and open deck. New paint and tile floors. Large workshop and private pond. $900/m. Call Eric at Century 21 Sunbelt Realty, Inc. 863/675-1616 .LeBelle, 3br, 2ba, $1000. mo. $1500 Sec. Must qualify, Pel Iree Smoke free. 863-517-0977 SORTONA- Near river. unlurn 3br. 2a aar3ge, AC. neal canal, oal,", orange irees, Ouiel 15 Imins t) La Belle $950/iTo LSlisec (2483'j39.l44 inagei932, a'ol com PORT LaBelle, Very nice 3 BR.2BA Cennal Hea.'AC. gar- Sage. rO PETE. Rels & Lease $850 mo + $850 sec. (863)675-2392 FORT KNOX SELF STORAGE New Ig unris vail.. air condiliorledr nion-air eacr iuni alarmed area len. ed & well ligrled space Ior boal) s. Ir iier RV & irurS. Manager on- sire, 1025 Commerce Dr, LaBelle 863-675-1025 LABELLE RENT-A-SPACE -- Cowboy Way Kennedy Bind 5T10 $42180 rrio inci lad 8y'.10' ,53 5: mI irnc la'. 10',.10' 158 85 mo. Incl lax 8:20'2[r $85 60 mo. incl.. a13 24 nr access $25 returnjabie ley deposii. 863-675-2392 Real Estate .. .. ; ..,. : .. .. .. -- -- ------ .. Business Places - Sale 1005 Commercial Property- Sale 1010 Condos/ Townhouses Sale1015 Farms Sale 1020 Houses Sale 1025 Hunting Property 1030 Investment Property Sale 1035 Land Sale 1040 Lots Sale 1045 Open House 1050 Out of State - Property Sale 1055 Property Inspectionl1060 Real Estate Wanted 1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 Between LaBelle & Alva. 3BRi3BA, 5.9 acres, pond, 62'x24' steel bldg. + pole shed, 2155 Phiilhip Rd . $445k.-305-247.0064 Own- er COUNTRY VILLAGE Nice quiet neighborhood! 2/1, new carpet & paint $130,000. Cll 239-707-5423 J & S ESTATES- 11 yr old frame house 2BR/2BA; w/gar. 500 sq ft. Rec. room, Pool, Steam cabinet, Sauna cabinet Treadmill & Weight equip $155,000. Broker protected. (772)597-6158 or (954)801-6158 LaBelle New Home Buyers Finish off that purchase right! Visit White's Furniture & Appliances 1060 Highway 29 South LaBelle (863)675-0717. PORT LaBelle: Unit 4, 4/2, Newly renovated, near schls., Priced to sell @ $175,000. Call owner: 863-673-5071. Riverfront Home LaBelle Dock/Lift Boathouse 3BR/2BA Appraised $675,000 Quick Sale Price $629,000 Owner financing, Will trade for acreage. 305-481-1316 or 863-234-1814. SELLING, BUYING OR LEASING? Century 21, Sunbelt Realty (863)673-6533 Selling Your Home? Call Stephanie Weatherford or her team at 863-612-0000 p) iU llllnlltlI'ill! MOORE HAVEN 33471 TOP LOCATION - Will Divide Caloosa Belle, Thursday, April 27, 2006 NORTH FLORIDA LAND & HOMES J.W. HILL AND ASSOCIATES 1-888-821-0894 1-877-358-8300 jwhillandassociates@yahoo.com LAND 53.41 acres MOL of industrial prop in Columbia Cty #47930 $3,204,600. 39 acres MOL with DWMH in Suwannee Cty #47588 $470,000. 120 acres MOL in Suwannee Cty #49265 $1,200,000. 30 acres MOL in Hwy Frontage in Madison Cty #46383 $600,000. 50 acres MOL in Madison Cty. #47041 $750,000. HOMES 3BR/1.5BA in Hamilton Cty #48731 $225,000. 3BR/2BA with 5 acres. MOL in Suwannee Cty #49769 $159,900. 5BR/3BA on. 229 acres MOL in Suwanee Cty #49092 $3,499,900. COMMERCIAL Business for sale in Deland, FL #45376 $495,000. Business for sale on 3 acres MOL in Madison County #46984 $850,000. Business on 2 acres MOL in Lafavette County #41969 8150,000. Business for sale in Madison County #48870 $625,000. PLUS MANY MORE.... Shoreside Realty & Mortgage, Inc. 863-674-0101 23'4' i-6bhi Jim Wiersma ii. Bi..:i GORGEOUS 2 .ACRE EI''iillF' UV T IN THE ':'iilJTi" i-lH '- .lA . i'.iV I EXTRAS TO i.lSi. MH6iiS ,''iJE A H I L ,T i l$215.900. [ i',i ['L,',:E Hi i i-iF i,.li1; IF.'! iHiS 1 ; ;, i. UFACTURED iHi',.! I:il; 6+OR-'Ai: P A ,FE.4T BUYAT $329.00 3/2 HOME iji1 ,i, jl'r i\ 4 GREAT PLACE IN. THE COUNTRY .219.900. 2/2 POOL HOME ON 2.44 ACRES. $415,000. HAVE LOTS OF LOTS FOR SALE, WATER FRONT, ACREAGE, HOME SITES. GREAT CHOICES. CALL OR COME BY OUR OFFICE. HUNT ELK. Red Stag, Buffalo; Whiieli. Fallow-Guaranteed hunting license $5.00; Sea- orn 8,/"25 3,'0R.331n'07 We rjve j A lti-GiTie.'lo Pay pv a 11: B.-G mi P-1nf; Pay; eP1'': al oo:k now,'l iuy (314)209-9800; Evenings 13w 4i93-0610 LaBelle Double Lot w/Mobile Home. 863-599-0441 LaBelle, City Lot Beautiful 1/2 ac lot in great neigh- borhood. Cleared & ready 1(i build Seller motivaled & Ready To Sell $75,000 863-234-1936 LOT SALE located on Hwy 29. Wlln la3rly new sepli & elec- Inrc Ready lor Mobile Home ,40,0001863)673-5272 ADIRONDACK LAND SALE' 20 acres -was 39 900 NIOW $29.900 Escape io me Ad'- ronda :t Mins oi Nr Siarle Woods BljCI' River access. bjuiluli Oldr site1 Townr rrl, survey great terms' Call inow 18t00i89Ji-7927 BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLI- hIA ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL WESTERN rC MOUNTAIUIS FREE COLOR BRO(lHURE - INFORMATION. MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES WITH SPEC- TACULLAR VIEWS HOMES, CABINS, CREEKS & INVEST- MENT ACREAGE. Cnerokee Mountain GMAC Real Estate. www cherl 'eemounl inreal. ryorrn (801)8- 1-5868 BEAUTIFUL TEXAS LAND! 20 Acres. Only 8 Miles East of Pecos and 3 Miles North of 1-20 Roadds References Surveyed ,13 500i $500 Down-j.i F:' Monin i11 Credit Check! (800)887-3006 Hurry! Limit- ed Ouariiiv Looking ior a place to hang your hat? Look no further than the classi- fleds. COASTAL GEORGIA. Land for sale by owner Privaie goll communiry designed by Fred Couples ; Davis Love Mari. na/Tennis/Pool/Fitness. .J'ekyll/ St Simons Island .$119,900 Call (315)529-1277. FL LAND BARGAINS. Opportu- Siles to own your own farm, ranch woodland or lakefront homesltead Old Florida at its beil' ,lill allordable1 Call (8661352-2249 or ,ww lljandargin s ornjm Lakefront and Laeview Prop0 er iie ': hl led in ire nir i, 01 Te'inessee on ine '.rnre'. ,1 pristine jNorri Lale Call Lakeside PRe)ly aj (1423)626-5820 Or viiil www la'esiderealry.ln i)m LAKEFRONT PROPERTY INf TN Walerironl view & e&lale nomesieI 1 ItO 411 acres Irom Ih 5e40s Silualed around a 45.000 a re laie Jusl 90 mmi I 0 Jahvillti New ,uilding siies iiiu re- leased C Ill owner 1866)3 39-4966 Large Mtn. Land Bargains Hin Eleviiion Adloin:i PFii line Stale Fore:,l 20+ AC i, ;50 AC Sweepini Min Views Sirii:a:, wwwlivm i inwv r OTi "Localion. Location. Locaiion Time to Buy INVESTOI:S & BUILDERS, Grea.l BuildJlaD Lots For Sale in one oi Flori- da's Falesi GlrowinJ Areas Fol Myers (8.8)558-ii032 MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA AAH COOL SUMMERS MILD WINTERS Affordable Homes & Mountain Cabins Land CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE (877)837-2288 EXIT REAL- TY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROP- E R T I E S www e'ilmurphy orn NC- ASHEVILLE AREA HOME- SITES Gated community with stunning mountain views. Situated between 2 moun- tains on over 4 miles of riv- erfront. 1 to 8 acres from the $60s. Custom owners' lodge, riverwalk & more. Call (866)292-5762 NC Mountain Properlv lor Less' Breariiat'lnig Blue Ridge Parkway hew River Slone Mounrtain. Goil Cours. es ani qiuaini shops ,f Spar-, ta. www.scenicrealty.com (877)372-7211 or (877)363-5550. NC MOUNTAINS 3 acres on mountain top in gated com- munity, view, trees,' waterfall & large public lake nearby, paved private access, s.,ij 00 owner (866) 7.89-8535 www.NC77.com. North Carolina Galed L we- Ironl il'mm)Tunity 1 5 ai:rs plu. 9ill e'Tlei Il riihrrline iiever beire o riiired winr 0i1".. pre.developmrrienl di rounii,. 90'. linjanoc Lill 18001709-55 3 TN LAKESIDE MOUNITAIII ACREAGE situaltd around i 3i,000 aire lake in easier Ti1 I1/2 ; 5 (re builn1iri S iis inmlm he 1,40.; Planned immrniunrily armenilnir di. recl Ijlea j: e;.' Owner 1866bl29576'9 TN- Swan Ridae Lai.i Res ri on D)ie Hollow Lja.e a pni .ale laled i:iT~munily En. iOv lh-'i bie I I rj'ilni worlds Lake-View; ando Mounji.iirn- Viae HuiTiie:i3I, I9 112'-.-4,8; 1 w v w w "in . ridgoedevelopmenl : om Walerlronl Land Sale, 3 At[I Odc'able Wa ,oi rlori :iper- rn Bil ULIp to 3 nuieiTie Only $'99,9001 As Aboul Our In. vestor Pkg. 7 Waterfronti Lot? for Only $79 900' Call toll-Iree (8661f 70-5263 evt8 WATERFRONT LAND SALEi Lake Access .from $'57/rrlniirn" [ie i Lake- Ironi irorm $124,900. ONE DAY ONLY SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2006 Minutes from Au- gusta, GA. Excellent financ- ng available w/low dolown .jymnienr Lll Ilo:day If( "n .early appointment. (88)LAKE-SALE x1217. *based on purchase price of $49,900 w/1C',i djn i'nel,- est only loan w,iiei.d rjale 0 6.875% for 5 yrs. Terms and rates subject to change with- out notice. Void where pro- hibited by law. Eagle's Nest Estates A secluded, private - ranch subdivision offering beautiful < vistas of pristine natural habitat. Offered in combinable 40-60ac Tracts for discerning homeowners or weekend nature enthusiasts. Only eleven of these exceptional tracts available. M 4 7. 724 ,68 -8306 wizna RS 772-468-8306 fil4ant~StdagCikSMs rrand Sale I Houses Sale I Land Sal I, I House Sal Western New Mexico Private 74 Acre Ranch $129,990 Mt. views, trees, rolling hills, pastureland, wildlife, borders BLM. Picturesque homesite at 6,700' elevation. Horse- back riding, hiking, hunting. Perfect family ranch, elec- tricity. 100% financing. NALC (866)365-2825. WANTED- vacant land to lease monthly for responsible couple to target shoot. Have refs (772)3.36-6093 Mobile Homes Mobile Home Lots 2005 Mobile Home Parts 2010 Mobile Homes Rent 2015 Mobile Homes Sale 2020 LeBelle, Spacious 4br, 2ba, Oak trees. $500 dep, $225 per week Must mow. grass 863-675-3665 LaBelle, '80, 24x56, 3br, 2ba In Girrt' t 'riapn tlj w f'il IM brll 6, h m I)4 1.1 1) i'f (86w ;5.36605 LaBelle, DB, br. b10 Large I 0.' i I ity walIer, i v 3,90 186(31. 34 36: LaBelle. DW 3br bda, W FP Wasnirr & Drlyer, Branri new Siovre & Frig 1'20 000 18631675-21'69 MOBILE HOME: '91 4,2 Wino uirne Fr'er upper Mul; be moved For more inio 15501) or beItl onei. 18t63128?6822 Recreation Boats 3005 Campers/RVs 3010 Jet Skils 3015 Marine Accessories 3020 Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3030 Sport Vehiclss/ATVs 3035 BOAT TRAILER, 1; 1350 183631675 6738 FIBERGLASS BOAT- 16', older Chrallnaiei2 exc shape needs motor & seats. $800. ask for Nick 863-697-8108 Lower Unit for older Mercury Motor, good shape, $200 or best offer (863)675-6738 PONTOON, 24',. 9Qhp John- son, bimini top, no trailer, ready to fish or cruise, $3000 or best offer 186 .6-4-3j107 or(863)634-5471 email: rman605@aol.com Aggressive alligator at Port LaBelle Inn By Donna Meister Florida Wildlife Control Officer John Wilke was on duty at mid- night when the Port LaBelle Inn called his department on Satur- day, April 8, with a nuisance alli- gator problem. It seems that the 12-foot.long alligator was sleep- ing under someone's van in the parking lot. Several officers tried to get the gator out from under the van when the gator stood up on all four legs, lifting the van off the pavement. A gator trapper from Naples, commissioned and licensed by FWC, was called in to handle the gator. The Naples trapper eutha- nized the 12-foot gator which was deemed aggressive. Licensed trappers then sell the hide and meat for their payment. Officer Wilke said they can usually handle the gators that are six feet and under. According to Officer Wilke, at this time of year he typically gets about four nui- sance gator calls a day. When the water level drops in the dry springtime months, the gators are : '. ... .. , '-y 4. -t.I,, .... tB J Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/John Wilke on the crawl looking for more water and also mates. Should you encounter an alli- such as your yard or garage call. 1- gator in an inappropriate place 866-FWC-GATOR for assistance. Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Dean Paul A t U Music in f -the air .'.t '":fV 1" The brand new ... .I West Glades SBand is working Shard for its annu- Sal spring concert 1on Thursday, May 18, at 7 O'clock. The band will be per- forming a reper- IW k .' toire of special beginning band compositions and solos and will highlight A some featured soloists. Admis- sion is Free. Dean Paul is the director. Submitted to INIB.arbara Oehlbeck Andrew Cowin was a lucky young man at the recent Bunny Bingo event at West Glades. He won a bicycle, however it was a girl's bicycle and not a boy's. So what did he do? Andrew gave the bicycle to a "boy" friend! He also won many raffle prizes (which he kept), Andrew's mother won the 50/50 drawing. Andrew is a first grader in Mrs. Todd's class. Bunny bingo leaves mark at West Glades Barbara Oehlbeck This was a first but certainly will not be the last. Bunny Bingo night at West Glades Elementary was a tremendous success from all standpoints. This first event was held Friday, April 7, and proved to be even more than the school hoped for. The Principal, Larry R. Luckey, Jr., said, "We had no idea that we would get so much support from the community. Support came from all directions! Prizes for play- ing Bunny Bingo, raffle prizes, etc. Some of the prizes included a tel- evision, bicycles, outdoor grills, Easter hams plus other items. It was such an exciting time for stu- dents, guests and members of the PTO (Parent-Teachers Organiza- tion). He added, "We've been asked over and over when the next event will be held. The answer to that question is Bunny Bingo at West Glades School will be an annual event, to be held each year prior to Easter. The actual date will be announced early next year." Since its opening in 2004, the new West Glades School has been woefully lacking in play- ground equipment for students. Bunny Bingo was the first event especially planned to raise funds for such equipment. About its success, Principal Luckey said, "We are over- whelmed at the financial success of this event which amounted to $3,900. And also of primary importance was the fun and pleasure for everyone who was there. Any number of those attending won more than one prize! We cannot thank the mem- bers of the PTO enough, especial- ly Mrs. Edith Hackman and all the other members of the PTO who contributed so much time and effort, working tirelessly in organ- izing this event for our school. Playground equipment is extremely important for our stu- dents and now that the Playgound Fund is off to such a great begin- ning, We know it won't be too long before our playground will have the equipment it needs." PONTOON BOAT- 20ft; trlr incld, 60HP Yamaha, new CD, ready to fish, $5000 neg (863)467-7073 READING A SNEWSPAPER... leads you, tothle J best products W2 a end services. Caloosa Belle, Thursday, April 27, 2006 Automobiles I III Auto Wntp.- ."'401Q Commercial Tr cke 4020 Construction n 4025 Foreign Crs 4030 Four Weel Drve 4035 Heavy Duty Trucks 4040 Parts Repairs 4045 Pickup Trucks 4050 Sort Utility 4055 Tracor Trailers 4060 Utility 1siler 4065 Vans 4070 BUICK SKYLARK '87 $750 or best otter (863)467-1484 As. lior Linda or leave mess. CADILLAC '92- high miles. very good cond $2000 (772)284-1194 CHEVY CAVALIER 1997. 2- Door, Good, 153K miles Runs greal Cold A/C Slereo system $2500 (239)243-3697 CHEVY CELEBRITY '89- 4dr. runs good, needs body work, $1000 or besi oiler (8631983-9780 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUN- TRY '98 62K mis Good con- dilion 1 Owner. Book;=$6850 Asking $5800. 863-467-130i JAGUAR '02 X-lype. great condition, 33 200k loaded, wirims Needs tires $18 000 neg (2391462-2678 Fella LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '91 - V6, auto, good shape, needs Transmission. $400 12391657-4348 MERCURY COUGAR, '92, cold a c. V6, auto. rice in & oul. good tires. $3000 neg. (863)610-1239 NISSAN 300TX 1990 Asking $4000 or best ofler. (863)673-1877 NISSAN STANZA 1985. Cnerry condillon. Runs good for 20 year old car. $1200 cash 1561)358-6307 OLDS INTRIGUE GLS- 2000 Low mi. Leather. Loaded All power Prem wneels. Spill- er $9500 (863)697-290b PONT GRAND MARQUIS 92- runs good needs brateS $1000 or best otter 1863)697-6384 after 5pm PT CRUISER- '02, 5 spo, CD, Tape; Radio, fog lamps, cruise, AC, Silver, $8400 (863)599-2556 TOYOTA CAMRY !87 Body and int. in good cond Engine needs work Good lor parts $300(863)673-0645 TOYOTA CAMRY, '95, needs: work or good lor parrs, body. in good cond., $300 or best ofler (863)673-0645 AUTO WANTED: Looking to buy Antique Car i Convertible/Truck Please cal 1954)561-2776 CAMPER/TRAILER, Mallard, -986 2,'. e'c cornd $900 (31:5)853-02988 CAMPER/TRAVEL TRAILER, 22 FI, Dual A.el w/Air Condr- Inung in .2500 or besi oiler i.,31i76 -8828 TRAVEL TRAILER TIRES (3) T;'5.I5F 5 1 PI Raled Gool iread LOOP new 1.150 Ior all. will sep ,863)467.6696 TROLLING MOTOR: MINKOTA 2002 55 Ibs IhruiE E-cellent .nape $300 or Dbes oiler. l0631801-1620 TROLLING MOTOR- Mlnnkola, ( r,51 Inrusi w/lool controls, never used silll in bo. $350 neg(561)744-9031 HONDA 400R '00. 4 cycle Dirt Bie. ever raced Excellent shape Miriv e'lra'S' $3100 or o'l, oneIr.83.80n.1620 HONDA CMX 250, 2003. e.- celleni condiiiln $1800 1863517-2077 L Belle MINI CHOPPER- really good ( nrd puid $800 .asIin i.500 863)67; -187 SCOOTER-'04 Honda Elie 80 E lleiienil rrndllion 1310 rnm Red, $1 700 (86j3)763-6646 YAMAHA TTR125, 2001, off ru.id, ercel cond. $1300 1863|e63-4982l KAZUMA 250 E, '03- asking $1200 or best offer 18631357-4144 aler 6pm YAMAHA ZUMA SCOOTER 2005, Under warrantee. $1700 or best offer. (863)801.1620 SKYLINE, Nice, Sleeps. 6, $2500. (772)579-1322, Okeechobee CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1959, New mufflers, Battery, Tune Up. Exc. cond. Beautiful car. $8500 863-357-7214 after 5p BRONCO, 4x4, 1978, org owner, $2495 (8631612-1018 GOLF CART- Club car, electric, green wi top no I:harger 11095 8631675.1472 GOLF CART- Club Car. honts, curtains. ni speed $.1600 (7721332-6623- CAR DOLLY, '04. like new used 2 limes $875 or best offer 18631697-9704 ENGINE & TRAtS. '97 Toyola Corrol 1 8, runs good cond low miles, $600 (772)216.9002 FORD F150 '79 351 Windsor engine good Ofr rebuild. good Irans, body rough, $300 (863)675-2759 MITSUBISHI EXPO '94- Blown trans New ares. (old a/c, new exhausI, p/w, cruise. $500 (239)368.6771 PONTIAC SUNBIRD '92 For parts Xou low $300 firm. 1863)467-1484 Ask (or Linda of leave mess POSI DIFF- 8 5' GM,. 150 or best oiler. Call 18631467-8856 TIRES- (4) brand new 700-15LT Power Kings Mud Tires. $200 lirm (863)634-1545 TOW BAR & BASE PLATE: For a Geo Metro. $150 or best owner. 18631735.1753 TOW BAR- Siowmasier. Used on a Salurn Can be adapled to any vehicle. $150 (863)763-6757 TRANSMISSION Rebuill 7004R, $300 or best orier Call 863) 467-8856 CAMPER TOP- For a Ford F-150. In Greal tion II is noi Ine aluminum rype $250 1863)674 0825 LaBelle DODGE RAM 25001997. E.1 Cab w'Cummiri diesel Lona bed wgioose neckrilln. $5995 1863673-0648 FORD F150 '87 Run; good. Need to sell' $900 or iest otfer. Call Deanne anyvime .863)634-5143 FORD PU 90- 302 eng, needs minor work, $700 or best of- le (863)673-1625 LaBelle GMC SHORT BED'74 Good cond. Needs rmolor & trans. mission Good Cab. bed, In- leror.$1,500 772)519-3979 GMC SONOMA PU, '92, 6 cyl., ,auto, cold arc, economical & well maintained. $2450 863-484-0110 TOYOTA-'87, 2WO. 4 cyl. Au. lo. A/C. Ecellent condition $2500 18631632-9166 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING irie A C hiuu,,r,,' commli.)rn ,) ] (l- vi:lO'i L 'iel1 ,'iu He,'ir, Cuu'rTy *11 n.:.l ire Rpgu I M inl iy Mei.i .O, mrru,: Ar.rl ', t, j1ar 51 PM a3 ire Gree,.irre 'i uin I.jiTioiiu 'lly Ctefirvil l[ lBlB Filrilir.1 Hcualy t ) e rnian IG mobe urouiaO. y irrir ,, min' iraiDy ii( rv ionu i i.-ol NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING "i B.:jla lil or j11 Ic3 Jl' Alll lr J' rr' I.n O i ,i, :0.: c r ,ri'] i.:, ji [,rs l C any ilti.iiA'i iTlrM Z5 un, ,'l0r.a iTi.i uic', i r, ir,,: ,c ci, I n 0i- e ihC iT.ri, 'ij aill ,,lu.ii *,'. Iub,'.i;; Hir u r'.i I i'nl : u i l''.[(, iB COS i'2 IJ6 NOTICE OF IC MEERSNG nrt Hi',ry C,'.uir,, cni',lru iri, Lu.i, C I ,H.J Wlij lll rffh]' 3 n iCuIjlill v ,'l'' puln i'i uon i(iiCi urnI liuneS ilnl TC Bit fil] AIJI [11 hi,, l l 3r 5 Ml,:i.hl,,,'- e A H fIen iy Co urnty c.o. ul'.:.,rr ICbu .ll: L B:1 llr e i d i', ,, ir ci',,, &r Co8 ,r,,,,icrri L','rii.ci, NOTICETO BIDDERS Ii1 Snnini iBi,'O ( ia Meri' lu.rry ,II re ,i'.:el'irvg coe1 1 mi'ii May 5 1-00k1. B:i, I.d : i)-.rjCiu Qu"c'nl litlOlw Ouu I.ilTl nfyil l, .iu iijiT 'iirle l ijim -: ie(.yii r i iil' g r'iii: i llcT, il C.irlu: 11.11 [ C ,, IUI l .It ," 'l' i ,l w I 'I L l' I I I .I 'r I. 1. I I . 1298tc 1 J r[,Ii ri e I ,r 1 .Ii. He dry County School Board John Perry Jr., Chairman garaoge? Adertise your yard sale in the classC - s ad iCETO BIDDERS ir.e ,:r.uol Bua .d H'breii,C vi'rlw l r,,. 3.ad'miih'i :eale.,] iji: ur.lI iy , 1.'"'i I'#' j # i A it :'i u0 L ittlle 'I.l:l1,: wil[rif a% jil illcr Jl ieir b b li' ""',.' : l- l:e ai r ui 'y TInet'i- Ljbrllr &la 6 ;i 1 bl"c 111i)rU l.riii ir.e C;p,.: : i -I i- ii.i) HiC',Jy oCou,'iry '.,Irij)180 Bn, 1 ir.n Pc ny jr WI 3.,,iT , 129819 CB/CGS4106, Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale In the classt- fleds and make your clean uo a breezel "*..-i* JEEP CHEROKEE PIONEER'86 Runs good, cold a/c. $2000 or best offer. (863)467-8723 Okeechobee CAR HAULER TRAILER- 16', w/3' dove tail, tandem axle, electric brakes. $1500. (863)673-0920 EQUIP TRLR- 20ft, 5th wheel, ramps, tool box, 8 v 14 5 tires, 2 axle, $2200 (863)697-9704 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN '99 Some damage/mech. probes dmi'm.cd. p'C p/w, ac $6u0 863)763-0920 Public Notices III AIi |