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Watershed series , Page 6 25 UF IA i-!F Al...1RARYi OF 0~..O i C 1 61.1- 0 Of~0~ LAALOOSiAiLJzz^ Delivering WesternHendry County's News Since 1922 VOLUME 84 NU MBER 17 THURSDAY, MAY 4. 206j At A Glance. Cooperation is the key Benefit planned for fire victims Please come to an all you can eat spaghetti dinner to benefit one of the families that lost their home in the April 29 Lehigh Brush Fire. Alejandro and Viola Esquivel were among the nine families that lost everything when their home was destroyed in the fire. Their daughter Christy is an in-valu- able member of the Forrey Grill Team. The benefit is May 10, from 4-8 p.m.; spaghetti with meat sauce, house salad and garlic bread for $10. One hundred percent of the pro- ceeds will go directly to the Esquivel Family. Please call 612-0423. Wanted: High school football officials Have you ever thought you would like to become a foot- ball official? Well, according to Nick Smith, Game Assigner for the South Gulf Football Offi- cials Association (SGFOA), there has neler been a better time. According to Mr. Smith, who is a LaBelle resident and veteran high school official, a very severe shortage of. offi- cials for all sports at all levels exists nationwide. The demand for officials in Florida has outgrown the gro\wh of the officiating ranks. Mr. Smith said the SGFOA \\ill train, assign games and pay you for officiating high school games. Youth (Pop Warneri 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 cafeteria at Fort Myers Senior High School. All persons interested 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 communi- ty 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. Register at COES for summer Pre-K Register for Summer 2006 Pre-Kindergarten at Country Oaks Elementary Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This program is free to all chil- dren 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 breakfast and lunch each day. This program is designed to prepare your child for kinder- garten. 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. I 1IIi 110 01110 8 16510 00019 Hendry, Glades begin dialogue By Patty Brant Hendry and Glades County Boards of County Commission- ers came together Tuesday evening in a historic joint work- shop meeting, discussing mutu- al issues ranging from the health of Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee River to the need to plan bicycle paths. Overall, continuing quality of life is what this meeting was all Patty Brant A man died during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, when his car careened into the river at the end of Main Street. The identity of.the driv- er was not known at presstime, as he was carrying no identification. What is known is that Hendry County deputies had stopped the driver of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring con- vertible on Main Street by the LaBelle Fire Station after observing him run the four- way stop at Cowboy Way and Main. Deputy Brett Daley about, and also what both boards are working to save for current residents and those who will become neighbors. Although lake and river water issues are out of local hands, governed largely by the Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management, both Hendry and Glades offi- cials understand they are of pri- mary importance. The varn ing uses of these bodies, including flood protection, water supply and recreation, add to the com- plexity of the issue which isn't gave chase northbound on Main Street as the Chrysler fled at a high rate of speed.. Approaching the intersection at DeSoto, he failed to slow in time to make the turn to the east. He struck the dead end warning signs, became airborne and vaulted into the river. The vehicle submerged into the water with the driver inside. Deputy Daley jumped in but was unable to cut through the convertible's can- vas top to free the driver. Divers from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, located the really a single issue at all. The officials also discussed coming up with a joint planning area. Obvious areas of mutual concern include the. LaBelle Bridge and State Roads 80, 78 and 29 all major transporta- tion corridors that draw from and affect both counties, as well as North LaBelle and Muse. There was some discussion of a regional approach to utili- ties water and wastewater facilities that would straddle the county line. Public safety issues vehicle and the body, which was found outside the vehicle and a wrecker raised the car from the river bottom. Sheriff Ronnie Lee had high praise for his officer. Tuesday night was quite cold and Deputy Daley had just been released from the hospital the day before where he had been taken by ambulance and treat- ed for a viral infection. "Deputy Daley's was a heroic action, jumping into the cold dark water without hesitation, especially after he just returned to work from being sick." Water storage plan described Can deep wells protect rivers? By Matt Bokor Youngquist Brothers LaBELLE, FL- May 1,2006- Diverting excess water from Lake Okeechobee into a cav- ernous, saltwater zone 3,000 feet beneath the surface could help protect the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Rivers when lake levels must be lowered, members of a water advisory committee said last week in LaBelle. "It sounds like deep well injection is going to be viable," said Malcolm Wade, chairman of the Lake Okeechobee Commit- tee of the South Florida Water Management District's Water Resources Advisory Commis- sion. For more than 40 years, municipal water utilities throughout South Florida have relied on deep well technology to protect the surface environ- ment from the highly treated, nutrient-rich fresh water that results from the wastewater treatment process. The receiving layer, approxi- mately 3,000 feet below the sur- face, is an extremely porous salt- water aquifer known as the Boulder Zone. Unique to South Florida, the Boulder Zone is a slow-moving river of highly min- eralized water, as salty as seawa- ter. Because of its permeability, it has an extremely high capacity to accept water from the surface at minimal pressure. Water managers had already. instructed staff to study the possi- bility of using deep wells as an alternative to the damaging releases from Lake Okeechobee. The study is expected to be fin- ished by mid-2007. "There is little doubt in my mind that deep injection wells could be utilized here. They're a viable option," Bob Verrastro, lead project manager of the SFWMD water supply depart- ment, told the committee. The technology is similar to that of aquifer storage and recov- ery (ASR) wells, which store clean water from the surface in a shallower, brackish aquifer for future withdrawal. More than 300 ASR wells are already includ- ed in the Comprehensive Ever- glades Restoration Plan. While ASR wells have yet to be installed for Everglades restoration, deep wells, because of their long history, could be drilled and operational relatively quickly, the committee was told. Additionally, deep wells have a much higher capacity. A 24- inch diameter deep well can, dis- charge approximately 18.7 mil- lion gallons per day, compared to approximately 5 million gal- lons per day for each ASR well. "Deep well injection seems to have a lot of potential here," commented Rob Laughlin of the City of Sanibel, which is one of many municipalities using deep well technology. Consultants for a deep-well contractor said 30-inch diameter wells, with a capacity of 31.7 mil- lion gallons per day, could be constructed at a cost of approxi- mately $10 million each. Drilling 50 strategically placed wells could accommodate 1.6 billion gallons per day and augment the ASR wells, they said. One billion gallons represents 2.5 feet of lake level, Verrastro noted. Some committee members suggested a combination of ASR wells and deep wells, noting that under current scenarios, water sent into the Boulder Zone can- not be recovered. Committee members also noted that lake Water can't be recovered when discharged down the rivers and severely damages sensitive estu- aries along the way. With deep wells, the estuaries are protect- ed. "I happen to think that's a really good alternative," said Martin County Commissioner Michael DiTerlizzi, a member of the advisory board. including fire, EMS, 911 and Emergency Management have long been problematic, although fire and EMS person- nel from both counties have worked together harmoniously for years. Transportation will have to be addressed long before real growth can occur, both boards agree, and they will be sorting out responsibilities, addressing sticking points and looking for common ground. The commissioners were all amenable to working as a team rather than as separate entities. Glades County Commission Chairman Butch Jones noted the importance of issues that cross the county line "issues like water, development growth and traffic I could go on and on." Hendry County Commission Chairman Darrell Harris was impressed with the way the two boards and staff met the chal- lenge of their first meeting. "We'll continue as needed." he said, "and we need to get Lee and Charlotte counties involved, too." Truck stop to add 30-80 jobs By Patty Brant The county commissioners approved what they hope will be a shot in the arm for the Clewiston area economy last' weekwhen they approved an ad valoiem tax exemption for Bar- ron Management and Invest- ment, Inc. The business will pro- vide a welcome center, truck wash, scale, lounge, fitness cen- ter, business center, barber. shop, operation center for GPS, conference rooms, hotel, ban- quet facility, public RV and boat park, secure parking for com- mercial vehicles and emergency roadside service. To be located along US 27 at the new entrance to Airglades Industrial Park, it should employ 30-80 people for an average wage of $25,000 per year. This is considered an excel- lent location for such a business and it %will have limited competi- tion. The nearest full service truck stop is more than 100 See Truck-Page2 Utilities are on the city's mind By Patty Brant The City of LaBelle continues to plan for future water utilities, although it is still unclear exactly where some of its customers will be. LaBelle commissioners passed an ordinance that would allow them to provide water and sewer to residents outside the city limits as well as inside. Although the county took excep- tion to the move, questioning the city's authority to supply utili- ties outside its boundaries with- out a franchise. The county com- missioners have since accepted the new district, but still insists a franchise is required and also questions the surcharge the city would levy on non-city residents. The question is expected to come up at the next county commission meeting on May 9. The city's consulting attor- ney, Bill Sundstrom, provided an update on utility plans at last month's regular commission meeting. In 2004 the city passed an ordinance stating its right to a zone of influence a water dis- trict that includes areas outside the city limits. It's pursuing funding from South Florida Water Manage- See Water -Page 2 TYPICAL MUNICIPAL WELL CONSTRUCTION OEapHS MO HYmOGSOL'OO RYRE'?tA POa SMEfA$st FLORICam SURFICIAL AQUIFER -* --------------- -- '" '" CONFINING ZONE -- -000 o Cemeo ._ UPPER FLORIDAN AOUIFER '-p -500 - ---------------------- ---------- E --------- . o- 0O r CONFINING ZONE PERMEABLE ZONE 1' T A,.v;.t'.i, P E' 'jr l 2- .500 PRIMARY CONFINirG UNIT -3000 Open Hoe < INJECTION ZONE Submitted by Matt Bokor ~~L~i~~P~2*~L n~ ---='-~~l--- -iL- ,- Investigation: Tragedy at the river -- ...-... '- ~dloosa-BelteiPatty Brant Florida Highway Patrol officers and Hendry County deputies go.oyer the vehicle recov- ered from the bottom of the river early Tuesday morning, searching for clues to the iden- tity of the driver. Victim still unidentified 2 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4, 2006 Truck Continued From Page 1 miles away. There are few resi- dences in the vicinity, although a developer has recently acquired property to build some 10,000 homes in the area. Growth in Hendry County over the past two years has reached 400 percent. The site is expected to attract visitors to the area needing fuel for their RVs as well as food and a place to stay. Truckers hauling cargo to and from tle ports of Miami, Port Ever- glades.and Palm Beach are also expected to use this facility. It will also serve local agricultural truck- ing as will buses transporting visi- tors from the ports and cruise lines. The commission approved a 75, percent tax abatement for eight years for the facility. Montura issues Art Perez, resident of Montura and member of the Board: of Supervisors there, approached the county commissioners about the state of recreation in that commu- nity. He wondered if the communi- ty's status as a 298 drainage district was the reason the county did not contribute to improvements at the park and clubhouse. He was also concerned that code enforcement has become overly involved in Montura. 'Commissioner Kevin McCarthy felt it was a good discussion to take up. He pointed out that residents in the West Rec District pay $175 per residence for services while in East Rec. they pay $35 per residence. Monlura residents pay $15 or $18 per residence. He added that this was the lirst year the county kept Montura rec funds, which were used for the pool lifeguard and summer recreation program. He also said Montura could be rolled over into the East County Rec if the residents wanted it. Commissioner Darrell Harris explained that the county takes care of county roads only. Water Continued FromPage 1 ment District, Rural Utilities and the Department of Environmental Pro- tection. The city's expanded water dis- trict will extend to the Lee County line on the west; across the river at Riverbend and North LaBelle; west to Four Corners, south poweriine grade;- basically northwest Hendry Couni'Y Mr. Sundstorn reiterated that the cit would not be under any obligation to provide services, but will reserve the right to provide them when they become economi- cally feasible, with new develop- ment bearing the brunt of the costs. Developers are being encouraged to build new construction with sewer hookups and a package plant that could connect to city utili- ties later. The board approved an inter- local agreement, wishing to: Avoid duplication of facilities and utilities; Provide cost effective water and wastewater service to potential customers; Also with regard to Montura, County Attorney Kate English responded to a letter from the Cen- tral Water Control District asking the county to take some roads. She explained that the CWCD cannot convey property, although it can accept property. In other business: The second phase of the LaBelle Rodeo Arena project was awarded to Dean Steel Buildings for a pavilion/show ring. The county received a grant to install 911 equipment in the Clewiston Utilities Department for use as a back up 911 answering position. A hurricane damaged mobile home will be replaced with anoth- er mobile home using CDBG monies. The replacement mobile home must meet the county's Wind Zone 3 standard. Tax Collector Peggy Hamp- ton's request for the county to pay part of the $75,000 renovation costs for the new Driver's License Division location in LaBelle was approved. The Tax Collector's Office is taking the LaBelle office over, which is being relocated from Cowboy Way by the airport to the old Jaycee building on Jaycee/Lions Blvd. The Tax Collec- tor's Office has returned over $1 million in unused fees to the com- rmission since 2000 The contract for Encore to build the new PLBU water plant was approved subject to attorney review. Security for the annual Brown Sugar Festival in Cle\tiston will be stepped up. Commissioner Kein McCarthy noted that last year prob- lems occurred alter festival not dur- ing it, but that more deputies are needed. The board continues to look at the under-construction Court- house Square to relocate the SHIP, VA and planning departments The board declared a state of emergency to move the household hazardous waste facility in Clewis- ton. The declaration was necessary Provide public facilities and service to support future develop- ment; *Delineate the rights of the par- ties in providing service; Settle the dispute with the county on whetherr or not a fran- chise is required. The ordinance was passed, with the only dissenting vote from Com- missioner Hilda Zirnmerly. She also tiestioned the alford- abilirl of a nev\ .$3 million n\ater plant, \\orril about undue finan- cial pressure on some residents. She thought that residents will still be paying for bonds for current facility till 2041 and read off audit figures showing a deficit in city utili- ties budget. If water is a good mon- eymaker, she reasoned, where is the profit? She moved that the pro- posed water plant be put up for a referendum. The motion died for lack of a second. Superintendent of Public Works Michael Boyle explained that the bond Commissioner Zimmerly referred to is for the new waste- water plant, not the old water plant. He said that, although the total A Clear Title Company of the Glades, LLC has opened a branch office at 671 U.S. Highway 27 NW #6, Moore Haven to provide the area with prompt and professional title insurance and real estate closing services. For more information, contact our office at (863) 946-3705 or our main office in LaBelle at (863) 675-6705. because Animal Control needs the space by May 31, leaving no time for the usual procedures. The facili- tywill relocate to the county barn. The county attorney also received a response from Lee County, which said they would like to discuss the notice of default they received from Hendry County as well as other issues. Hendry Coun- ty is taking issue with a number of promised improvements to Church Road that Lee County has never come through with. Publichearings Homestead Development's request to rezone 189 acres at the corner of SR 80 and Birchwood Parkway, on the south side of SR 80, was approved. The property will be used for a maximum of 312 residences on 154 acres, with 26 acres for commercial The board approved two requests from Barron Collier III Land Trust to place mobile homes on ag property to be used as sea- sonal housing for foremen and as ag classrooms for workers. The applicant is moving a farm opera- tion there from Fort Myers. The board refused to waive impact fees, even though they may have to be returned in five years if they are not used. The board approved a request to add additional ware- house space and outside storage to the former Sun Country Citrus hauling property in Felda. One neighbor was concerned about drainage issues, but was told that those concerns would, be addressed in the site plan. Mark Houston requested a special exception to replace a %wall buffer with a vegetative buffer at 1290 N. Bridge Street. The property is used for engine repair, fishing and boating supplies and boat sales. After discussion citing a pre- vious violation, the request was approved,4-1. The board heard a request by Loris Cartallevra to change zoning from rural residential to high inten- sity commercial on the 2.5 acres at 1725 Hendry Isles Blvd. in Pioneer operation of the utility system appears to be in the red, the cash flow side is in the black. He said the city used grants and legislative appropriations to pay for the new \ wastewater plant. The city is looking at a 2.5 mil- lion gallon per day (gpd.) water plant that will be paid for by new development. The current water plantwas built in 1974. City considers . noticing problem A request to replace an old mobile home in Pinewood with a new one exposed a noticing prob- lem for the city. That section was recently rezoned R1, which does not allow mobile homes, from R2T, which does. Mobile homes will gradually be phased out of that mobile home park area. 'However, many residents there do not speak English and were apparently unaware of the change, although the city did all the; required legal notifications. There is also no provi- sion in the new ordinance for spe- cial exceptions, making it impossi- ble for the board to allow the Plantation. He wants to do a com- mercial hardware business with outdoor storage of construction materials. The LPA found the use as a hardware store consistent with the comprehensive plan but not the outdoor storage, which would require a special exception. Although the county is amenable to creating neighbor- hood commercial areas, the board wanted to table the request and look at the location. Commissioner Bill Maddox added that this business has been out of compliance and must come into compliance before the board will take it off the table. The board tabled a special exception request by Iglesia Chris- tiana Restauracion to place. a church in :a residential zone on Nobles Road. Neighbors com- plained about the noise and point- ed out that the property was too small for the use. The question will be taken up again in July. Belle Hatchee Marina was denied a special exception for a guard/caretaker dwelling and out- side storage for the marina. The commissioners cited repeated vio- lations from code enforcement and complaints about the property in denying the request. The board approved a vari- ance request for Amber Oaks to allow five lots on 9.9 acres on Ft. Denaud Road. The request \vas approved 5-0. The board approved a request for the county to,vacate Weber Street, which bisects two parcels owned by Gordan Biggar on the north side of the mner, east of SR29. Commissioner Harris asked staff to work on finding a site for the jail County Administrator Lester Baird noted that a minimum of 24 acres is needed. The board voted to readver- tise for new county attorney, since negotiations with Ms. English are dragging. The next regular meeting of the county commissioners will be at 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, in Clewviston. applicant to install the new mobile home he just purchased. In the end, the commissioners voted to allow the replacement of old mobile homes with new ones for the next two years. This will not help the original applicant, howev- er, so he has been asked to fill out the paperwork and a June hearing \.ill be held for him. Utility plans .A decision \ill haveJo lbe, made on whether the city will design a 5 million pgd or 2.5 million gpd water plant. Design plans need to start this summer. Grant Misterly of ATM explained options for expanding wastewater lines throughout the unserved por- tions of the city, including the differ- ences between a gravity flow and a vacuum system. 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If you think it might be yours, please call the Hendry County Sheriff's Office at 674-4630. ABWA scholarships available The Calooshatchee Charter Chapter of American Business Women scholarship applica- tions are now available and can be picked up a Badcock Furni- ture Store on Main Street. Kiwanis Scholarship Applications Kiwanis is accepting applica- tions for Adult Advancement and Vocational Training Scholar- ships, also any prior High School Graduate Kiwanis Scholarship Recipients can reapply for con- tinuing support. Call Debbie 675- 4643. Deadline date for applica- tions for the 2006-07 year is July 1,2006. LFD sends mutual aid to LeHigh LaBelle Fire Department sent a team of firefighters to help quash the LeHigh Acres blaze this past weekend. The blaze destroyed nine homes and 2,000 acres. Three juveniles were taken into custody in the inci- dent. LaBelle provided mutual aid beginning Saturday, April 29, at 3:30 p.m. with nine personnel and a strike team leader, four brush trucks and two brush trucks. Pioneer Plantation and Felda fire departments also sent firefighters and trucks. LaBelle Fire Chief Dwayne Pratt warned that the same dry conditions exist here hat made LeHigh Acres susceptible to fire hazards. Port LaBelle, in particu- lar, is worrisome, he said. In fact, just the other.day the fire depart- ment was called to a cul de sac in Port LaBelle where some kids had started a fire. LFD also responded to a small ten-acre fire two weeks ago in Port LaBelle. He reminded residents to be cautious; do not burn anything; and report fires. "People need to realize that all big fires start with a little fire," Chief Pratt said. Rain is not predicted till June if then, he noted. Have you seen this man? The Hendry County Sheriff's Office is looking for 21-year-old Tavares Jackson. His last known address was 703 W. Alverdez in Clewiston, as of April 11, 2006. Known as "T Rex," he has also been known to live in Fort Laud- erdale. He is described as a black male, 5'11" tall, weighing 170 pounds. He has been convicted of lewd and lascivious battery on a victim 12-15 years of age (princi- pal). He is a sex offender under Florida law. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Tavares Jackson, you are asked to contact the HendryCountySher- TavaresJackson iff's Office at 674-4060 or 983- 1440. FINANCEj Licensed Florida Broker Business 100% Financing Available SFull Doc or Stated Loans Refinances Cash Outs Purchases SEasy Qualification & Loan Requirements Single Family Homes Manufactured Homes 49 N. Industrial Loop Rd. LaBelle .863-675-3275 9-5 Mon Friday Special Appointments Available Hablamos Espaiol O'E'4INNOxVCE'. E 2006, THF.- OF DAYN'TO)N.A BEACH. o..I. im m, mi V. I L I 111, 1,'F-'. SL-rV m e .111.1 "N. I 'rl ~ Ir'T 1 t tncis Ciceuimfront P-l1,' b'rISun Terraces and LUsh Gardens l .i tr) and 3 edr. ri r,- IJl, II II" 1..1 r ql. ,rC Call today 1-866-741-8317 vww.c ieanm.istasdaylmonacb . Obituary Edna E. Lanier Edna E Lanier, age 76 passed away April 30, 2006. Edna was born and raised in LaBelle. She was the daughter of Thelma and Theadore Yeomans. She was preceded in death by her par- ents; husband: Ben Lanier; son. David McLamore; and brother: Elmer Yeomans. She is survived by son: Ronald E. Wilson; daughter: Derinda Lielz; son: Ted Lanier; and brother: Millard Yeomans:; three grandchildren and many friends and relatives. SServices are to be conducted at Hospics N Cape Coral Chapel, 2430 Diplomat Parkway East, Sunday May 7, at 3 p.m. Are you immunized against mumps? The County Health Depart- ment advises all residents to become aware of their immunity status for the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine in light of the recent mumps outbreak in the Midwest. "We encourage everyone to know the status of their vaccina- tions in order to ensure safety and resistance against many dis- eases, including mumps," said DOH Secretary M. Rony Frangois, M.D., M.S.P.H., Ph.D. "Proper routine vaccinations help protect individuals and raise their levels of immunity. While vaccines are not 100 per- cent effective, they do offer the highest form of protection against harmful infections and diseases." Mumps is a contagious dis- ease spread by mucus or droplets from the nose or throat of an infected person, usually when such a person coughs or sneezes. Transmission can also occur if an infected individual touches an object with unclean hands and then rubs their eyes, mouth or nose. Symptoms of mumps include fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness and loss of appetite fol- lowed by the onset of parotitis (swollen and tender sali\ary glands under the ear). Individu- als with such symptoms should contact their primary health care physician in order to receive proper instructions. People sus- pected of having mumps should avoid contact with others until the cause of their symptoms is determined. Details about mumps can be found at DOH's website www.doh.state.fl.us under dis- eases and conditions. 4 Memorial Tribute N. ^"TRemember a loved one ho has departed nith a special AMemorial Tribute in this newspaper. s .. .. : . Iour tribute can be published followVing the memorial services, or to commemorate an anniversary ofyour loved one's birth or passing. You can add a photograph of your loved one, lines from :a poem or scripture, and special art or borders -- and we'll make sure it all comes together attractively and tastefully. Visit www2.newszap.con/memorials for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. Almanacs Did you sustain hurricane damage? If you've been temporarily displaced from your homestead- ed property due to storm dam- age or other serious calamity, please notify the Property Appraiser's Office, so they will not remove your exemptions if your renewal mailing is returned. Also, if you purchased and moved into a home intend- ed as your permanent 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 exemption on your property. Additionally, if you believe your property was so significant- ly damaged as to drop the valtie 'as of January 1, please call.themn at 863-675-5270 to inquire about having your property reinspect- ed. Please act promptly; any delays may jeopardize your opportunity for relief. And remember, it's always 'a good idea to take photos and keep other records documenting the damage. Judgment House at First Baptist Church An encore performance of "Abducted," theJudgment House drama will be run on Fri- day and Saturday night May 12 and 13 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Dana Howard Weekley Post 130 AMERICAN LEGION AND THE LEGION AUXILIARY q qod .a io4adw Friday light Fish Fry 3 7 pm at 699 8.8. 80 W Also... Deep Fried Chicken, Fish, Crab Cakes, Shrimp, or Combos K Pisical ttertainnrent Incloded CITY OF LABELLE Notice of Proposed Enactment The City Commission of the City of LaBelle proposes to adopt an ordinance amending existing City of LaBelle Code of Ordinances to revise the existing Planned Unit Development district requirements, standards, and process as recommended by the Code Review Board and having the following title CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE NO. 2006-20 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMEND- MENT OF THE CITY OF LABELLE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 4, ZONING, ARTICLE IV DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 4.78. PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVEL- OPMENT) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REVIEW; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. COPIES OF THE ORDINANCES AND COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BY METES AND BOUNDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE LABELLE CITY HALL. The Public Hearing will on the ordinance will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on 481 West Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. Ordinance is avail- able for review at City Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attorney. If anyone decides to appeal a decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and for that purposess, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the tes- timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor First Baptist Church of LaBelle, 33 N. Main St. This story is an all too real life nightmare of. Becca anid Wendy who get taken 'from a movie theater parking lot. Call (863) 675-2171 to make reservations. Group reservations are recommended and a $3 per person donation will be collect- ed when the reservation is con- firmed. Individuals may also make reservations or select a performance time when you arrive at the registration desk. Firehouse Players meet today The general meeting of the Firehouse Cultural Center will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. at the theater, 241 N. Bridge Street. Bull Pit Round-Up Bible study 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 wel- come everyone! Free Vaccinations when you purchase an Annual Wellness Exam Includes 6 month follow-up Disclaimer: The Patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, can- cel payment or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or treatment which is per- S formed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free discounted feeI or reduced fee service, examination or treatment. 10 'o et Av .- mm k le F (2 9)65 -2 6 Memory Foam Pillow Top Queen Size Set $1,365 King Size Set $1,680 While Special Supply Last With FREE Local Delivery and Removal Jackson River Home Furnishings & Decor At the Foot of the Bridge ll..* '' 340 North Bridge Street 863-674-0003 LaBelle L-0 AN - The OL' OXBOW Lounge is OPEN Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. 11 p.m. HAPPY HOUR 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Vacancies starting at $84 1 Oxbow Drive LaBelle, FL 33935 863-675-4411 Fax: 863-675-4892 OPINION CaloosaBelle, Thursday, May 4,2006 Speak Out Have an opinion or a question about a public issue? Post it anytime at the LaBelle issues forum at httpA/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 Public issues forums Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. Topics include: *LaBelle Issues: http://www.newszapforuins.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." TO THE PEOPLE THAT TOOK MY PURSE from the shopping cart at Winn Dixie on Friday, April 21. Please drop keys in mail drop at Post Office. Cathleen Williams ATTENTION HENDRY COUNTY RESIDENTS AND CONTRACTORS: As many ofyou may know, the.construction and roofing costs are at an all time high due to national increases in material, labor and fuel. These price increases have been on a regular basis since Hurricane Charlie. Unfortunately, these increases are carried o er to the home- owners needing construction and.or rooting work done. To make matters worse, now the Lee/Hendry dump will not let us dump any construction debris at the LaBelle facility. This means %\e have to take all debris from our job sites to the landfill in Lee County. The prices for dumping have more than tripled at the new location and we have had to hire a full time employee just to transport debris on a daily basis to this landfill because it is so far away. All of these construction increases fall back on the residents ofHendry County. As a community we need to come together and try to set up a meeting with Lee/Hendry Solid Waste and try to get them to let us use the landfill. Maybe if we join forces, we can try and eliminate some of these increases. If you would like to help out with this cause, please call your local county commis- sioners or special districts for recycling at (863) 675-5252 and express your concerns. Please help us try to lower the price of your next proj- ect in Hendry County!, Joke of the Week Can you raed tihs? Olny 95 plepoe can. i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uin- ervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the Itteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and Isat Itteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be .a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey Iteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh?yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! Community Calendar Friday, May 5 DJJ and Youth Task Force: Health Dept., 1140 Pratt Blvd., 10 a.m. American Legion Fish Fry: 5-7 p.m. Legion Post 130, Highway 80 AA: Step 11 Meditation Meeting 7 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Eucalyptus, Port LaBelle, open meeting. Bingo! Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Early bird 6:45, Regular at 7 p.m. No Smoking Sunday, May 7 AA 7 p.m. Port LaBelle, Episco- pal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Eucalyptus, Port LaBelle, open discussion Monday, May 8 AARP Chapter Meeting: 1 p.m. Dallas Townsend Agricultural Cen- ter, Pratt Boulevard Weight Watchers: Weigh in and registration at 5:30 p.m., meet- ing at 6 p.m., First Christian Church,. Social Hall, 138 Ford Avenue. Bingo: 6:30 p.m. American Legion Hall, Hwy. 80W Chamber of Commerce: board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Homeowners Assoc.: 7 p.m. Pioneer Community Center. OLQH Women's Guild: 7 p.m. Parish Hall Pioneer Neighborhood Watch: 8 p.m., Pioneer-Community Center Moose Lodge #2398:8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Euca- lyptus, Port LaBelle, open meeting Tuesday, May 9 Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m., Flora and 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 PLB Garden Club: noon at the extension office, Pratt Blvd. Teen Center: Hendry County Health Dept., 325 Pratt Blvd., 3-7 p.m. School Board: 5:30 p.m. Clewis- tonsub-office F&AM: lodge on Jaycee/Lions Blvd., 7.30 p.m. County Commission: 6:30 p.m. Clewiston SAL: 7p.m. Woman's Club: 7 p.m. LaBelle Masonic Lodge #379 F&AM: 7:30 p.m. 180 JayceetLions Blvd. AA: 12 Step/Big Book study group, 8 p.m. First Christian Church, Ford Avenue, open meet- ing CALOOSA BELLE Our Purpose... The Caloosa Belle Is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida. 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Vice President respect and compassion of Florida Operations For More Information See Tom Byrd At Your Service On Page 2 Executive Editor Katrina Elsken Life presents real financial issues These are real life cases which may stir your emotions and help you act-upon your own estate to get any planning completed that you have postponed. Only the Good Lord knows how long you will be on this earth Maybe it will be a long time, maybe not. Don't find yourself looking down from Heaven some day and wishing you had wrapped things up bet- ter. .Case #1 involved a husband and wife with two daughters. One was divorced, financially respon- sible, :employed with a good career, and raising two children. The other daughter was in an abusive marriage. Her husband was both physically and verbally abusive. The parents were fairly sure a divorce was imminent. The parents had a medium size estate and were well up in age. I suggested they leave half their estate assets, and one half their insurance money and annu- ities, to the first daughter outright; the other half of their estate, and. one half of their insurance money and annuities to be payable to the second daughter over a ten-year period. That guaranteed that if the second daughter got a divorce her income was not available to her in a lump sum:that the abusive husband could take. The parents took my advice and had their Financial Tips byWayneC.Swltzer attorney draw the proper wills and trust document. Case #2 involved a husband and wife again, this time with two sons. The parents owned a busi- ness that did interstate com- merce. Neither son had any chil- dren or spouses. They were thirtyish. Both boys were relative- ly responsible, however, one of them had made the big mistake of letting his major medical insur- ance lapse. Within 30 days past the grace period, he lost a leg in a motorcycle accident, and ran up huge medical expenses. Addition- ally, for the rest of his life he will need prosthesis' that are.specially fitted and very expensive. If the parents left half of their estate to him, it would immediately go to doctors and hospitals. Incidentally, I have a daughter and son-in-law who are physi- cians and don't want to see the folks in the medical profession ripped off by patients who are uninsured, and irresponsible. However, this case illustrates a medical dilemma situation, It could happen to anyone, includ- ing you. The young man had previously carried insurance. His only choice how to get those big bills behind him was to file for bankruptcy, or eventually use the inheritance from his parents to pay them off. The parents didn't want that to happen with their money. The father's sister was a successful CPA and they had a good family relationship. I was able to get them to sit down with the sister (the son's aunt) and an attorney and draw up a will and trust document that was admittedly complex, in. which the CPA became the trustee with total control, so the son did not have "constructive receipt" of the inheritance, and the other son was an advisor. This way the injured son (physically and financially) could get doled out an income that had some legal protection, yet provided for his "health, education, and main- tenance." The important thing is that the parents followed through with the CPA and attorney to pro- tect their son. Case #3 happened in Mary- land. The parents were farmers Who has citizen's rights in the United States? April 22, 2006, at 11:30 p.m. there was another car accident here in Muse on Loblolhl Bay Road within just a few hundred feet of the Muse Fire Dept. I heard a noise that sounded like a muffled explo- sion and went to investigate. I walked to the road and saw noth- ing but I did notice when a car came to a certain spot in the road it slowed down and then continued on. I got in my truck and went to investigate. In just a matter of minutes a Glades Electric truck happened by and he saw something out of the corner of his eye and he turned around also toKinvestigate. There was a car off the road and through my neighbor's fence. There have been many accidents on Loblolly Bay Road in the six years I have lived here and this is the third in this immediate location. This one. and another one, also around mid- night, involved just one vehicle. The other two accidents also were one car accidents. In the two that I investigated and called 911 drunk Hispanics were involved. In both accidents a similar chain of events occurred. I could not even com- municate with them because I could not understand the lan- guage they were using. As soon as the occupants found out that the authorities were notified and that help was on the way the occu- pants fled the scene. These three guys ran into the swamp and dis- appeared after they grabbed some items in the car and removed the tag. Within minutes after the deputy arrived the identification of the owner was found with the VIN number. Deputies arrived. Fire- men arrived. EMS arrived. No occupants. The occupants had a registered tag but have no insur- ance and no driver's license. I have a problem! I cannot drive my vehicle without insurance, a driver's license and tags. I cannot drive a vehicle while intoxicated. If I leave the scene of an accident, I am criminally charged with an offense. I am fined. I am put in jail. If an EMS response is required I am charged for their time. As a His- panic in the past few weeks I have discovered that you do not have to be a United States tax paying citi- zen to have more rights than a law abiding United States tax paying citizen. You do not have to have insurance or abide by the laws. You do not get arrested. You can protest that your rights have been violated. You can cut class in school without penalty. You can stay home from work without fear of losing your job. In fact, if you are a United States tax paying citizen and in the majority you have no rights! In the accidents that happened just in this few hundred feet of road way if these people had hit an innocent law abiding United States tax paying citizen guess who would have been harmed and end up paying the bill? It does not take a rocket scientist to answer that question. When you go to the LaBelle post office and the line is held up because a non-English speaking person was at the count- er trying to get a money order so it could be sent tax-free to the rela- tives in Mexico and they get all of the courtesy and help in the world and when you get to the counter a United States tax paving citizen cannot get the time of day. I vould say something may be out of kilter. I am not a "politically correct" kind of a person. I am not prejudiced. The last time I looked up the defi- nition of prejudice it said some- thing about a preconceived false impression or a distorted fact about some one or something. For the first 200 years of the his- tory of the United States we had no immigration problems. Anyone that came to the United States was a guest. Theywere treated as such. They abided by the rules and if they did not follow the rules they were deported. Only a law abiding tax paying United States citizen had any rights at all period. If an alien wanted and in the old days they %wanted citizenship in the United States there was a long and tortuous tangle of red tape rules and regulations that had to be adhered to in order to become a United States tax paying, law abid- ing citizen. When I went to school my class rooms averaged 35 to 45 students and we had no air condi- tioning in the summer and the heat was hit and miss in the winter but no matter when you walked into that class room there was never more than one teacher with no aides and you could always hear a pin drop. They learned and spoke the English language. You could go into a store and they would not stand and clutter the aisles while speaking a lan- guage you could not understand and they showed courtesy by mov- ing aside so you.could get past them. Of course, old people do the. same things these days. Many of the past immigrants even went proudly to war against their own homeland to defend the rights of the Unites States tax paying, law abiding citizen. They did not demand that they have their own county inside the boundaries of these United States of America. For 200 years foreign countries respected and went out of their way to protect a citizen of the Unit- ed States of America. For 200 years foreigners respected the privilege to visit the United States of Ameri- ca. Today the aliens.expect you to "kiss their butt" when they are here. After all, they have their rights. In the past 25 to 50 years the ACLU and the "politically correct" politicians have completely changed the face of America. I should like to point out a fact that every one seems to have over looked. Never in the history of civi- lization has a service oriented country ever been a world power! In fact any nation that has ever been a world power or any coun- try that has ever been a strong dominant force has been a self contained industrially oriented country able to manufacture what they needed to control their own destiny. They always had the tech- nology to support it. They were always the leader. They were never the follower. They were always the example. They were never the imitator. They never cared what the other coun- ties thought or did. They did not have to because e\ery one wanted to be like them. For 200 years we were that bright and shining exam- ple. It has only been 25-50 years since we have started to reverse and un-do everything that our par- ents and grandparents and great- grandparents did to build this country to what it was. In case you have not noticed we are now a service based coun- try. We no longer are a manufac- turing country and now we even allow other countries to do the developing and building of every- thing from transportation, com- munications and automation and then some. We are on a slippery slope and I do not think we can stop the slide because we no longer have the ethics and the stomach of our founding fathers. I do not know if we are coming to a cliff or just a pile of rocks and trees at the bottom of the hill we are on but one thing is certain. It is the sudden stop at the. end that is most painful and if the past 25 years are any indication of how fast we are traveling that sudden stop is going to be here shorty. Respectfully, FranKoebert, Tax payer, U. S. Citizen, Voter Question: What do you especially like to read in the Caloosa Belle? What do you not like in the Caloosa Belle? How would you like to see it changed? Caloosa Belle/Donna Meister Barbara Oehlbeck said, "For the size and the area, I think it's a better than most newspapers. I think Patty Brant is an excellent writer. It suits me just the way that it is." *, t i Sheriff Ronnie Lee said, "I don't like the Speak Out column. If it's good enough to say and print, it should be good enough to sign. I have seen people crucified and it's hard for them to defend themselves in this format." Sara Townsend said, "I would like to see more information about develop- ment in our community in the Caloosa Belle. I want to be kept updated. I also like the Pet of the Week." Community Calendar Wednesday, May 10 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: drill7 p.m. 40&8:8 p.m. LPA: 8 p.m. county commis- sion room, courthouse AA 8 p.m. at the Alva Recre- ation Hall. Thursday, May 11 Florida Rural Legal Services: Representative will be at the L.J. Nobles Senior Center 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call 675-1446 for an appoint- ment Overeaters Anonymous (OA): Thursday 5:30 p.m. in the Episco- pal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1098 Collingswood Parkway @ Eucalyptus, one block south of SR 80 east of LaBelle. U r P Linda Clark said, "I like that the Caloosa Belle reports on local issues. I would like to know where the road to nowhere is going. (The road across the river at Thigpen.) There used to be a traffic light just north of the bridge. Even with the stop sign, we still have accidents at least once a week there." Janice Groves said, "I think that the Caloosa Belle pro- vides a good service and good coverage to the com- munity. I like the Speak Out Column, however, I think if someone has something really important to say, they should sign their name. If they feel strongly enough to gripe about something, they should be confident enough to sign it. with about 300 acres of cash pro- ducing cropland and cattle. The farmland had become worth quite a bit of money due to encroaching housing develop- ment. They had one son who was very irresponsible and had been a poor student in high school. The, mother died first. Then the father died of cancer. Prior to his death, the father went to a Trust Compa- ny in Silver Spring, Maryland and with his attorney and trust officer set up everything as follows. If the son, now, in his early twenties, would manage the farm completely, and maintain it thor- oughly until the age of thirty, he would inherit it outright with no limitations. If he was unsuccess- ful in maintaining the farm and paying all the bills with the farm income, the Trust Department at their sole discretion, was to give everything to the American Can- cer Society. In death, the father was teaching his son to do what he could not teach him to do dur- ing his lifetime. When I met this fellow he was 27 years old, it was a Saturday, and he was up on a ladder painting the side of a barn. He had become responsible, and threeyears later would inherit a million dollar farm because of his father's love. Do you have any similar situations in your family? Wayne C. Switzer, CLU CaloosaBelle, Thiursday, May 4, 2006 OPINION Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4, 2006 Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Hamilton-Proverbs family Nicholas Hamilton-Proverbs, son of lan Proverbs and There- sa Hamilton-Proverbs. LHS junior hears Macy's drumbeat Nicholas Hamilton-Proverbs, a 17-year-old junior at LaBelle High School, has been chosen to play in the 80th annual Macy's Thanks- giving Day Parade in New York City. Nicholas plays the tuba and is also a drum major in the LaBelle High School band. He submitted an audition DVD along with a picture to Tuba Titans in New York about a month ago. He received his acceptance letter or invitation to play in the parade last Wednesday. A combined total of 300 tuba players and drummers will make up the Tuba Titans Band. The band will be led by Tuba Titans' Director of Music and lead Director Dr. Joe Haneman. The band has been promised a full performance spot on live tele- vision during the parade. This will be the first year for the Tuba Titans to play in the Thanksgiving Day Parade. The itinerary for the band includes a five-day stay in the city. The band will arrive right in the heart of the Big Apple on Sunday, November 19, at the Sheraton Manhattan Hotel. The Sheraton is the official headquar- ters for the parade and is located by Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Broadway theaters and much more. On Monday, November 20, the band will have a mandatory rehearsal right after breakfast in front of passing spectators. After 2 p.m., the band members and their families are free to enjoy all that New York has to offer. Tues- day will be much like Monday with a rehearsal following a tour of the city. On Wednesday, how- ever, the Tuba Titans will have their world premier on the Today Show. The Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on Thursday, November 23, in the morning from 9 a.m.-noon. The band will say farewell to New York City by noon on Friday and will make their return home. newszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. CITY OF LABELLE MAY 11, 2006 The Local Planning Agency of the City of LaBelle proposes to consider recommending to the City Commission three ordinances which would make technical corrections and clarifications to the City of LaBelle Land Development Code. The ordinances having the following titles: CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE # 2006-23 PERMITTED USE CHANGES Amending Official City Zoning Map AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR CHANGING OF THE CITY OF LABELLE ZONING MAP ON A CITY-WIDE BASIS; PROVIDING FOR CLARIFICATION OF ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES BASED ON THE RECOMMEN- DATIONS OF THE CODE REVIEW BOARD; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE NO. 2006-24 AMUSEMENT-VIDEO ARCADE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMEND- MENT OF THE CITY OF LABELLE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 4. ZONING ARTICLE IV DISTRICT REGULATIONS SEC. 4-70 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS TO INCLUDE SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN B-1, B-2, B-3 TO ALLOW AMUSE- MENT-VIDEO ARCADE WITH SPECIFIC PROVISIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR OPER- ATIONAL TIME LIMITS; RESTRICTIONS ON LOCATION AND PROHIBITION OF SERV- ING, SELLING OR CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; PROVIDING FOR CONDI- TIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVID- ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE NO. 2006-25 PINEWOOD & ENGLEWOOD SPECIAL EXCEPTION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMEND- MENT OF THE CITY OF LABELLE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 4. ZONING ARTICLE IV DISTRICT REGULATIONS SEC. 4-60 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS TO INCLUDE (H) SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN R-1 TO ALLOW REPLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOMES IN PINEWOOD AND ENGLEWOOD SUBDIVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SUNSET; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PRO- VIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE NO. 2006-20 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMEND- MENT OF THE CITY OF LABELLE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 4, ZONING, ARTICLE DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 4.78. PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVEL- OPMENT) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REVIEW PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public hearing on the permitted use change will be held Thursday, MAY 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Room, LaBelle City Hall, 481 W Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle. Ordinances are available for review at City Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attorney If anyone decides to appeal a deci- sion made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and that for such pur- poses, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor Submitted to the Caloosa BelleiUES UES Students of the Month The following students have been named Student of the Month for April at Upthegrove Elementary School. These hard-working students enjoyed a skating party at Ray- mond's Rollerland for all of their hard work and efforts. Pic- tured from left to right are: Row 1: Randy Perkins, Mercedes Garcia, Karli Henry, Taylor Villarreal, Jeremiah Devisme, Sabrina Martinez. Row 2: Brice Beakley, Angela Leos, Austin McGhee, Angelina Perez, Jacob Gutierrez, Sabrina Partin. Row 3: Karina Fortanel, Jhovanny Hernandez, Angel- ica Paz, Kayla Gutierrez, Leah Johnson, Maliri Kelting. Come to Alton 'Kid' Jones Park May 20 F/S Park is inviting everyone out to the Annual Black Heritage Festi- val/Reunion. Bring your friends and families out to have a good time. There will be program beginning at noon, which includes recognition, acknowledgments, accomplish- ments, as well as introduction of local, cit\ and county officials as well as candidates for up coming elections. Enjoy some of the best food you can eat. All is down-home cooking, no duplication. So every booth you stop at is sure to have a different treat. There also \\ill be games and activities for the youth. Vendor booths available. They also welcome non-profit groups/organizations to speak, pass out handouts and other infor- mation. The community looks for- ward every year for this posjli\ e interaction between those who now live in the community, those outside of the community and especially those who have lived here previously and come home for this event. You really don't want to miss this occasion. See you there! For more information, booths or questions please contact: Nora Fagin, after 5 p.m. 863-885-1707. 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They are competitors for the state's water supplies to be sure supplies, that are becoming more stressed by pollutants and demanding populations every year. The citrus industry has been a major factor in Florida's econo- my, along with other agricultural crops. Perhaps citrus, though, says "Florida" louder and clearer than any other agricultural com- modity. Although there were groves deep in South Florida as early as the 1890s, the citrus industry really became established in the Lake Placid area in the 1940-50s. In the five-county Gulf, Citrus Region, including Hendry, Glades, Lee, Charlotte and Col- lier counties, citrus accounts for a total of 169,386 acres. The vast majority (93,155 acres) are in Hendry County. Collier has the next largest acreage in citrus, with 34,878; 'followed by Char- lotte with 20,183, Lee with 11,067 and Glades with 10,103 acres. The number of citrus trees planted in each county is stag- gering: (1,000 trees) Hendry has 14,298.1; Collier has 5,101.1; Charlotte has 2,998.9; Lee has 1,640.9 and Glades has 1,549.2. The region accounts for about 25 percent of the state's citrus production, according to the Gulf Citrus Growers Association. As Florida's # cashcrop, cit- rus generates about $1.5 billion in revenue statewide on approxi- mately 800,000 commercial acres. Citrus is just one of the many competing interests stressing the state's limited water resources. As two of the area's top experts in water, Dr. Sanjay Shukla and Dr. Edward A. Hanlonof the Uni- versity of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services (IFAS) Southwest .Florida Research Center in Immokalee agree that everyone who uses water in Florida must share in the "pain" to solve the problem. That "pain" will undoubtedly include costs as well as changes in lifestyle. In this part of the state, the Caloosahatchee Watershed keeps the water flowing. A watershed is an area of land that water flows across as it moves toward a common body of water, such as a stream, river, lake or coast. From central Flori- da, water flows southward, mov- ing through the watershed to the Caloosahatchee River and from there to the Gulf of Mexico, pro- viding life giving water to the land, animals and humans alike. All groundwater in Caloosa- hatchee Basin drains to the river eventually if not evaporated or used by plants. It carries with it nutrients and pollutants _that eventually also end up in the river if not removed beforehand. Dr. Hanlon is a professor of Soil and Water Science at the IFAS Center. He's been involved in the study for 22 years. Dr. San- jay Shukla has been an Assistant Professor in Agricultural and Biological Engineering there for six years. The two men agree that the problem of supplying fresh clean water for all of this area's needs can be solved, but the answer will come only if we all change the way we think about water and are willing to pay the cost to Total Maximum Daily Levels One result of the federal Clean Water Act is that Total Maximum Daily Levels (TMDL)of pollutants (in metric tons) that may be discharged into each body of water are being developed for each body of water. Lake Okeechobee TMDLs have been set and standards are currently being established for the Caloosa- hatchee River. This is one way that the Department of Agriculture and Con- sumer Services and the Department of Environmental Protection can work together with ag as problem solvers. pi ie l I I. For citrus growers, that cost now includes implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs). Just a few months ago, a system of BMPs for the Gulf Citrus area was established. It is the third cit- rus BMP area to be set up, fol- lowing Indian River and Peace River. A cooperative effort of. multiple citrus-related groups including Gulf Citrus Growers Assoc., IFAS, South Florida Water Management District. Charlotte Harbor, Farm Bureau, Florida Citrus Mutual Fresh from Florida and National Resources Conservation Services came together to forge Ihe system of voluntary, procedures. These BMPs are a set of scientifically- scrutinized methods aimed at improved water quality, which are economical for the grower and produce practical results, Dr. Shukla explained. Growers' operations were vis. ited by a BMP committee of IFAS, the Department of Agricull ture and Consumer Services and the Department of Environmen- tal Protection. They explained, the options available to each and made suggestions to customize BMPs for their individual opera- tion. These BMPs look at four areas: e Water Management Erosion Control and Sedi- ment Management Pest Management Nutrient Management Once a grower signs off on the document, they are pre- sumed to be in compliance with regulations. Therefore, if a prob- lem exists' with water quality, growers who have not yet signed off on it will be looked at first as the possible source of pollution. The burden will be on them to show that their runoff is not harmful to the environment. This monitoring is costly and time consuming, making it much more attractive to growers to sign on to these environmen- tally sound practices. BMPs hanile Nvaler quality by keeping water on the farm or grove for an extended period where it is filtered through the soil several times. It then can be used again by agriculture or be diverted for urban uses. The integration of BMPs into the citrus industry is an impor- tant step forward. "BMPs are "useful common sense tech- niques that are directed at. enhancing and protecting water quality," according to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commis- sioner, Charles H. Bronson. Although agriculture gets much of the blame for pollution, Dr. Shukla said Florida's farmers actually do a very good job of cleaning up the nutrients they add to the land. BMPs are just the newest part of that. Agriculture also gets tagged as being a heavy water user, pos- sibly because citrus and cattle are the largest land area in Southwest Florida. However, according to Dr. Shukla, about 40 percent of the total water used to Irrigate citrus returns to recharge the aquifer a similar percentage as irrigation water from row crops. He points out that it's an important way that. agriculture serves society. Irrigation water filters into the soil, and is purified as it makes its way to the ground w\aler, ulti- mately to supply water for every- one. In fact, open areas of all types, known as critical ground- water recharge areas, help water return to the aquifer. That does- n't :happen in urban areas, where the lane is "protected" by concrete and human structures and water runs off.. Most citrus operations in the Caloosahatchee Basin use impoundment areas (storm \ ater impoundments, reservoirs and farm ponds), a requirement of South Florida Water Manage- ment District that helps prevent downstream flooding. Dr. Hanlon is putting forth his idea that water from these impoundments could be used to irrigate crops and sold to water utilities, reimbursing the landowner for costs incurred. In that way, they would become integral parts of the water utility system. These impoundment ponds are a maximum of two feet deep, storing an inch of stormwater, and are situated all over the watershed. They are Seffectivye,it cleaning our water, Dr. Shukla explained. Holding water on the land is a benefit because it stays in the watershed longer and results in better quali- ty water through natural filtra- tion. Known as the distributed reservoir concept, it adds no cost to society. They are already there so growers don't have to invest funding to put them in or take more land out of productive use, and local governments won't lose land from their tax roles. Currently, test cells for the C- 43 Reservoir just west of LaBelle, are under construction. This reservoir is not intended as a water source, but is to hold water to minimize discharges, overflow and surges downriver to the estuary. Such reservoirs have a high construction cost to the taxpayer and take land off tax roles. See Shed -Page 9 Special lo INI/Flonda Archives This photo from 1916 shows oranges being transported to market by water. Boats traveled the Caloosahatchee River to collect the orange crop from area groves. 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(863)675-6788 LAND CO \. v\.heritagelandco.com > CmIT OF LBEiLLE Notice of Proposed Enactment The City Commission of the Cityof LaBelle proposes to jdopit an ,riiranie amernding ea uring C:ity of LaBelle Code of Ordinances to revise the existing City of LaBelle Zoning Map o Cin j Cirtade eajis ard hjang tie fi.'ll,., ring title CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE # 2006-23 PERMITTED USE CHANGES Amending Official City Zoning Map AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROViDIlNG FOR C HANGiNG OF THE CITY OF LABELLE ZONING MAP ON A CITY-WIDE BASIS; PROVIDING FOR CLARIFiCATiON OF ZONING DISTRICT BOLUNDARiES BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CODE REVEW BOARD, PRODDING FOR I PROPRODINFOR INNTFOR iEVERABiUii, PROU\DING FOR CODIFICATION; PRO- 1DING .JN EFFECT, DATE COPIES OF THE ORDINANCES AND COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BY METES AND BOUNDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE LABELl CITYi HALL The Public Hearing will on the ordinance will be held on 'ThurdJiy, Ma 11i, 32'6:1. at :i p rn ir Hali :.n :l -1 4i' r Hi:kpchee Aecriuc, LaBelU, Florida Ordinance is available forreview jr tir) Hal All rItreied peri',rv. a:t r iri ej ,:'n[[i'd arid e erd [ th respect to [he prc:pc.ied ordinances. Interested persons rial) ippeir :.r, [h,:ir ,:,?. n behalf or by agent or attorney. If anyone decides to appeal a decision made by the Commission with respect to any nr arer rJonideredj a the mrneting :r heairinc, a rec:orid :f the pro- ceeding will be needed for the appeal and for that purposess, may need i:o insure dh. a erb auir re:,:rd i:, the prc::edijng i made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE 5 1 DAOi PRCIR IR To H-E ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. ,. .. ..... .... .r. i,,,-, . City ofLaBelle City Comm~nsion "i : RandalA.Bengston, May6r ; '! ,i ;-,., ,,. ; opeclal to IlII/Il-f/ This is Dr. Edward Hanlon's concept for a future water sup- ply cycle, based on Water from citrus and agriculture water impoundments. CITY OF LABELLE Notice of Proposed Enactment The City Commission of the City of LaBelle proposes to adopt an ordinance amending existing City of LaBelle Code of Ordinances to revise the existing City of LaBelle Land Development Code and having the following title ORDINANCE NO. 2006-25 CITY OF LABELLE PINEWOOD & ENGLEWOOD SPECIAL EXCEPTION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMEND- MENT OF THE CITY OF LABELLE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 4. ZONING ARTICLE IV DISTRICT REGULATIONS SEC. 4-60 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS TO INCLUDE (H) SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN R-1 TO ALLOW REPLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOMES IN PINEWOOD AND ENGLEWOOD SUBDIVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SUNSET; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PRO- VIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. COPIES OF THE ORDINANCES AND COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BY METES AND BOUNDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE LABELLE CITY HALL. The Public Hearing will on the ordinance will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on 481 West Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. Ordinance is avail- able for review at City Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attorney. If anyone decides to appeal a decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and for that purposess, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the tes- timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. 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Clewiston Moore Haven Ortona Muse North LaBelle Felda LaBelle Immokalee Pioneer Plantation Buckhead Ridge Okeechobee Basinger Frostproof Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4, 2006 7 Chelsa is off to North Carolina Caloosa Belle/Donna Meister Mom Tina Caudill, Ryan and Dad John Caudill may not look it in this photo; however they are extremely happy Ryan will Sbe headed to Culver-Stockton College, in Canton, Missouri. Ryan Caudill is headed to Missouri By Donna Meister Coach Ron Dunbar has to sleep well at night knowing he has done all that he can do for his LaBelle athletes. Coach Dunbar and the LaBelle teaching staff are pleased to see so many LaBelle High School athletes receive scholarships this year and to decide to continue on with their educations. The student's success is their success. That's what it's all about; his job is to motivate the kids and it's his way of giving back, Coach Dunbar said. He added that his mentor was Bo Davidson, father of his best friend Craig. Bo Davidson was the one who encouraged him to pursue a college football career. If it had not been for all the help and encouragement he received, said Dunbar, he would be pumping gas somewhere. Dunbar said, "Ryan Caudill has proved himself as a fine football player who did not seem to receive the opportunities to earn the respect that he should have. With quick feet, he played defen- sive end, full back and wherever the team needed him. He was a hard worker and it's all on his table now." It's possible that he could find himself in the punter spot at Culver Stockton during his first year. Also, he hopes to.room with his best buddy J.B. Hull, who will also be in his first year at Cul- ver Stockton. Ryan said, "I could not have done it without the help of Coach Dunbar and all the other coaches. He was my coach, teacher, men- tor and boss." Ryan was a worker in Mr. Dunbar's work program. Ryan also wanted to thank LHS teacher Patrick O'Bannon, who was the first to encourage him to play football and to also choose Culiver Stockton, his own alma mater. At 6 foot and 220 pounds, Ryan enjoys baseball, tennis and golf. Ryan earned a 3.5 grade point average at LaBelle High School. His plans are .to pursue a degree in education. He would like to teachhigh school classes and also to coach football some day. By Donna Meister Coach Dunbar called Chelsa a silent leader, who the other players looked up to. "Being the tremendous athlete that she is, she was stretched thin at the high school, playing vol- leyball, basketball and track. She has given everything that she has and will now be able to concentrate on one sport at college. She will be very suc- cessful", said the coach. During this year's volleyball sea- son she was selected 4A District player of the year and was also selected for an All State team award. She received an Honorable Mention for basketball. Five foot ten inch Chelsa, threw discus and ran relays on the track team. Area track awards have not been tallied as yet. Chelsa has decided to pursue a nursing degree at UNC Pembroke, just 30 minutes from Fayetteville and 15 minutes from Lumberton in North Carolina. The college has an excel- lent nursing program and is affiliated with its own brand new hospital. She carried a 4.2 weighted grade point average and a 3.7 un-weighted GPA at LaBelle High School. Chelsa spoke fondly and emo- tionally of her coach, 4A District Coach of the Year, Lori Langford- Perkins, saying she was tough on her, in a good way, but was also like a friend. Coach Langford Perkins said that Chelsa always worked very hard for her both in basketballandvolley. Chelsa's parents support her decision 100 percent. They are very proud of their daughter, the hard v'ork and dedication she has put in and also remarked what an all around great kid their daughter is. Older brother, Jordan, also a graduate of LHS, is now a junior at the University of Tennessee study- ing agriculture and economics. "The University of Tennessee is where his heart told him to go," laughed Kathy Causseaux. Norris to compete at regional meet On Tuesday, April 11, the LaBelle High School girl's track team traveled to Golden Gate High School Naples for the District 12 track meet, which brings together all of the member schools in dis- trict 12 for their annual track and field competition. It is the first stop on the road to the state champi- onship finals in Jacksonville. Brooke Norris was the star ath- lete for LaBelle, as she was second in the 800-meter run and advanced to regional competition 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 finish- ing girl's 1600-meter, relay team. Only the top four teams go, so this group barely missed advancing in this event. The team includes Brooke, Chelsa Causseaux, Jordan Walls and Jania Thompson. Also earning points for the LHS team was the girl's 400-rheter relay team whose members included Brook, Jania Thompson, Brittany Gallegos and Chelsa Causseaux. On April 7, LHS hosted its annu- al Cowboy Invitational Track Meet. Six area high schools joined your in for a great afternoon of track and field competition. Over 150 athletes - some of the very best in southwest Florida- participated in this event. The star of the meet was Brooke Norris. 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 team. 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 member 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 LHS athletes scoring points included Ashley Pittman, Jania Thompson, Elyssa Grant and Chelsa Causseaux. Coach Mel Greenleaf said, "A special thanksgoes 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." Caloosa Belle/Donna Meister Mom Kathy, Chelsa, Dad Kevin Causseaux, in back, brother Brennan and Coach Lori Langford Perkins. All are excited for Chelsa, and her decision to continue her education at UNC Pembroke a division II school. Grand ending! Open Daily: . 1 1am 1Opm 10% OFF 1Entire Bill 239-369-8883 E e -n usipreiew coupon Beer 6 Wine 4 prsen u 700 Leland HeightS 1 4hlg ... 700 W. Leeland Heights Bhid. 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Whether you're buying or selling, we can help! Stop in and get your FREE Map a~ _274 N Bridge St LaBelle,FL SLe King CR-.Up 33935 Randy Beres 863-612-0002 Division Manager VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.OAKREALTYINC.COM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RENTALS SALES S CINDY L. ALEXANDER LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATES: EDITH HACKMANN SCOTT HACKMANN AND TIM SPENCER 675-0500 M REALTY NEW LOCATION 233 N. BRIDGE ST On the corer of r BRIDGE ST & WASHINGTON M S.i N b i SE HABLO ESPANOL REN TALs dCOmisG AVUBL 3BEDROOM/2BATH VUGARGAGEAih Pirt LaBelle. Tile :3/1 ON MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. $750/M. NO through out house, updated appliances and new kitchen PETS cabinets. REDUCED $179,900. 3/2 DUPLEX IN TOWN. $750/M NO PETS OFF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. 3Bedroom/lBath AD NEW HOUSE IN PORT ABELLE 3/2/2 CBS home with carport.New Upgrades! Priced at $129,900. HOMES O SAL LOCATED IN LEHIGH ACRES 3edroom/2Bath, 2 car IN COUNTY VIL4 Ma Bath, 1 car garage, new garage built in 2001 and in excellent condition. Home over roof Asking $125, looks canal and located in a great area close to Ft. Myers but IN PORT LABELLE -lla Bath, 2 car garage off out enough for peace and quiet. Asking $230,000. SSchool Circle. Inclu nced in backyard and 2BEDROOM/1BATH HOUSE in LaBelle. Being sold "As a age shed. Asking $189,900. Is."Asking $125,000. OFF COWBOY WA ath is currently used as a residendi,' pIrop, I commercial. Asking IN CAPE CORAL Duplex 3/2 on both sides, nenw roof, $145,000. nvew plumbing and tile throughout units. Asking $325,000. IN LEHIGH ACRES This 4Bedroom/2Bath home has 2,288 ACRtAGE FOR SALE 1. 1. i ,.,. ....,,, .. i,. ,.,,,.. IN PIONEERI 3Bedroom/2Bath, large doublewide mobile R ED U ,,.,''! .1 ,I I i. i~.4,l. homeon fencedin2.5acres. Dualfireplace,walk-in closets, EDCED! outside buildings. Asking $199,900. IN IEHIGH ACRES. Home has 1,900 sq ft with 2 master 2.5 ACRES in Pioneer Plantation. $79,000. bI:droms lHonie is currently used as a 4/2. Has many ,', '"'" WE HAVE LOTS FOR SALE IN LABELLE, PORT IN PORT LABELLE. Large 3Belroom/2Bath, 1 car garage LABELLE, MOORE HAVEN AND LAKE PLACID. CALL pius den. Off Bishop Circle. Asking $185,000. FOR MORE INFORMATION! R WHOLE NEW WRY OF LIVING...CRN BE YOURS RCRERGE , .i r F 'i' %Il .. ; i ,ad, includes 1HI ,,,,,, I,,, I, ,.. I .. I ( trees on 19 .,. ,,, .- .. ,, ., .. ,, I. leen laser lev- . '. ... ... I .. i '. mitsinplace. ,. ,: ,. ,i ,, ..liess privacy. 51< | fllrlaii iME, PtIoiL' .iit iE[ iR w oL ai5 0%an.i I,, ". .... ,11 ..... ,: .. ,., ,'rigation. 124 totall acr. Arerage lcai he spit intio a 21 acre tract and an 80 acre tract for endless building possibilities. $12,500 per acre. VERSATILITY ABOUNDS! 43.32 acres of oaks, pines, cypress trees and open paste. Great grazing land for horses or cattle. Mannufauored Home (sol as is) on site, with well and power. Property zoned one honesite per 5 acres. Perfect place to getaway and forget it all. $1,280,000. OAK HAMMOCK, CYPRESS AND PALMETTOS TREES grace the landscape of this 4 .07 acres in Muse. Creek rin thrnwih l hii "IF i'. nf tho i npprper adding to the Sll uI, aj iS. I, .l l ,, ,, I.lrn llllltl. RETREAT PROM THE CITY to this 40 ac parcel off well maintained dirt road. Unlimited potential for a mini-ranch or rural hideaway. A steal at $30,000 per acre. MANAGEABLE ORANGE GROVE off CR 78, private road leads to this 8.70 acres in Fr. Denaud, $965,000. 30 BREATHTAKING ACRES IN MUSE on paved Silverlake Rd. This acreage offers improved pastureland and beautiful wooded areas on both sides of a pictur- ., ... -. I .,i-.. .. .. ,.! hand pum p well i i i. this a once in a ; 1. ... '" .. ... uniquee parcel for i"''. I 'i. 111111 PRISTINE AND GREEN IPASTURELAND! 20 enced acres of improve land ready fori lurli re arnm, sod farm. or grazing anll als. Zoned unl e i prer c5 acres and con- veniently locatcd i ll NM ls. ,,11 111111. IE ITAGE LAND CO . 20 ACRES ON MAHOGANYAVENUE IN MUSE. Plenty of space on this parcel to pick the perfect homesite. Enjoy the quiet and watch the wildlife as the sunsets. Pure Gold Country Living. Backs up to Lykes Brothers and is fenced on three sides. $498,000. "A" RATED ACREAGE Prime and almost perfect is the best wav to describe this large, lovely homesite. You can enjoy vour horses and your privacy on this 3.96+- acres in the Prt LaBelle Ranchettes.$389,000. 3.02 ACRES IN GLADES COUNTY RANCHETTES, cleared and ready for building. Located on Frontier Circle. $345,000. BRING THE KIDS, DOGS AND HORSES. Beautiful 10 acre tract in Muse on Fernwood Lane that is fenced and cleared. Excellent ranch site or two 5 acre country home- sites. $325,000. 20 ACRES OF INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN WESTERN MUSE. With appreciating land values, now is the time to invest. Surrounded by orange groves and cat- tle. $299,900. 5 ACRES WEST OF LABELLE & only a short distance of Ft. Myers. Oaks, pines & pahlettos throughout the prop ertm providesplenty of pivacy. Build your dream home here. $269,,0, 5 AU ER ONTMCT 5 SERENE ACRES IN MUSE on a aved Loblolly Bay, just past Silverlake Rd. 2 tracts available. Buy one for your future home & the other for an investment. $200,000 each. PEACE AND QUIET is what you will find with this acreage on 'paved' Hendry Isles Blvd. In Pioneer Plantation. Room for horses.& 2 homes, this 5-acre parcel is your RX for Relaxation! $175,000. LADECA ACREAGE. Peaceful get-a-way property on 5 acres. $165,000. 2.5 ACRES IN PIONEER ONE LOT West of 16th St. and one lot north of Naples. High & dry with palmettos and' pines. $79,900. 2.5 ACRES IN PIONEER PLANTATION. This tranquil lionesite can be ours for only $74,000. MONTURA RANCH ESTATES -1,07 ac to 1.25 ac tracts. $47,500to $67,500. 180 N. Bridge St. LaBelle, FL (863) 675-6788. 1-888-675-6762 www.heritagelandco.com Se Habla Espafiol HOMESTIES REFINED HOMESITES available in deed restricted Laurel Oaks S/D. Priced from $90,000 to $110,000 area of high demand, with new construction homes also avail- able. Please call or email us for a detailed availability list. 1.72 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL OLD FLORIDA OAKS. Ideal location for splendid homesite or split parcel into 2 homesites. Relish the views of the Caloosahatchee River, you have to see this one to appreciate it. $225,000. HARD TO FIND OAK filled corner lot in the city north of Hwy 80. Lot is .70 acre can be 2 buildable homesites. $150,000. PRIVACY GALOREI 3/4+/- acre off Live Oak Lane on Hitichiti Trail. Site has been partially cleared, with excep- tion of wooded area for additional seclusion. $125,000. RELISH THE PRIVACEY of tree filled 1/2 acre on Hitichiti Trail.Great investment in a growing town. $99,900. BUILD YOUR HOME IN BELMONT S/D on this canal front parcel. Drop a line in the water at any time. Easy access to Hwy 80 makes this a great location. $90,000. CHERISH THE CHARM OF THIS BEAUTIFUL OAK filed city lot. Hickory Street is North of Hwy 80, this .42 of an acre is for you today....$85,000. CUL-DE-SAC LOT in North Ft. Myers off Pine Island Rd. $59,900. WIDE VARIETY IN ALL UNITS of Port Labelle, some- thing for everyone 1/4 acre to 1/3 acre s. Call or e-mail us for detailed inventory or visit our website: www.heritage- landco.com TROPICAL GULF ACRES, HOMESITES in Charlotte County (Across Lee County line on 1-75) Several home- sites to choose from in this fast growing area of Punta Gorda. Call for details. PRIVACY PURE AND SIMPLE ON THESE 1.25 to 3.75 acre parcels. Lehigh Properties, Hendry County is located minutes from the center of Lehigh Acres. Hidden treas- , .1 l.h,, r r d J. U L1 ,l,,,:r h I Ir l', 11 I,: "10 -l,.:d %. I't), 00 :ind up i i .:, ..I.... i ..I these out. LEHIGH ESTATES Unit 2.297+/- Conveniently located. Close to Ft. Myers. $66,900. 1/2 ACRE BUILD-ABLE LOT west of Joel Blvd. in Lehigh. $62,900. Bring on offers! TO C(lOOSEFROM i,-. "'i I:..i ... $..19,'.lJil to 55 .9uIn JAGUAR BLVD. IN LEHIGH, close to Hwy 82, high traf- fic area perfect for builder product. $52,500. ,RM~a~a-m&.nt .. 580 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 S 863 NeVew Horinzons Real Estate Corp. s yard, 1'- occupancy, SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! In g just Wfrlm l hro n T $149,900 tnogdisiance from shopping Features include' new .. ..1i ,, I. I i I : f illI lll ,,,i i..i ii,.- l..,: ,new roof, super large work- shopwith RV parking. Majestic Live Oaks make the cre e feel Iile -i pin 'l yni'rin it t, ",'irselfto see! Ir I1,1 I I, 1,, hi t. 11 1. I ..... -1I. R/IB CBS I ..,,,. .. l h 1 1, I,,h, -II i. 1 1,, ii, I"I elle lim its. ,. 1., .. I ,h,)nt dec k to ,h, I,,, I ',,h c"coditios- I I J II ,i" ,, ,,,,,,.. ,:par te you fro Ibanking, shopping, schools alnd much more, This 3BR/2B home Ihts it all. From it's fenced back 1,,,. 1 1, .. ,, ,,,, .'I '...n ,,,.I REDUCED! PERFECT STARTER HOME! 2BR/IBA CBS home located in I.aBelle on a quiet oak filled street. Features new flooring and a fenced black berber carpet, ceramic tile, all new cabinets and much more. Priced to sell at only $119,900. * Back on the market! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate makea irlaurg ea1 -'ith 3 BrT 2LB mIan hu .a,.IUKJ h,:mi FieaiJnnr: o:,'mi. hk, re..lure.J vn.ill -s l. t, i.:u..A 'i..l ,n n $1"'9,900 * F:our n..- t .i:.t ::. I. ,' .it t'i le fl I. lug': -'0i11". r i4B[' "B. iEm lJ :i li'fcd h ,n:i ,.,..ic 4 .q ft of living space and sits on 2:34 fenced acres in the quiet rural community of Double J Acres. Country living just a hop-skip away from LaBelle or Ft. Myers makes this a perfect location! $269,900. * Back on the market! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate makes relaxing easy with a 3BR/2B manufactured home. Featuring ceramic tile, textured walls & spa- cious kitchen. Only $179,900. * Tired of the Circus? No clowning around about the calm you'll enjoy in this spacious 3BR/2B MH on clealU lDH l Wl R R G ls~ut the huge horse barn and workshop. Box stalls, feed room large workshop. Lower your blood pressure! $169,900. * 3BR/2B manufatuLd iO in Immokalee. Features new carpfiam and* fenced corner lot. Listed at only $155,900. * Relax the rural way! Situated on 1.25 ac in grow- ing Montura, beautiful new 2006 3/2 manufactured home with over 1100 sq ft of living area ready for I._.. * Location of a Lifetimel Generations will file past well-traveled location of this 8+/- acres on SR 80 in Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and 3 existing entrances off of SR 80, Cleared with well and elec- tric. Time's on your side in this investment! $2,750,000. * The opportunities are endless! Bring your invest- ment bwl^oy Ist e&tf 27 except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bring your ideas and see! $650,000. * i+ i j:. in Pi,-onc Planjuiido S;iitable fi siie bull homoe ,:r m tiiufi.turicJ rinl) i1 0,000 * LUnird mp ).-',uiel .:. rh.: 'pa:C:, 5+ J.ife in E, itn, Pd Ill i p..ind .nid J i'ki J r l .' iir ,, :l,.. S .-,3 go-r 'iJl:, io .rri ufc riand .il:s ih" : ..oun-' . iii $130,000. S1.84+/- acre located offJacks Branch Rd. in Muse. This property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees. Perfect for the nature lover. Priced at only $95,000. * Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are back! Relive the best on this private & secluded 2+/- acs. Fresh air special! $93,900. * Call for prices on all our Montura Listings! * Hard to find double lot in growing Port LaBelle Unit 102. $119,800. * Drop dead gorgeous! If you're looking for the dream lot for your new home look no further. Located in the sought after Belmont S/D in LaBelle. This .37+/- acre is truly a dream come true. Only $79,900. * .29+/- acre in the Belmont S/D. Priced to sell @ only $67,900. Possible seller financing. * 2 Lehigh Acre lots zoned for duplex. Great invest- ment property! Only $67,000 each * Corner lot in Unit 102 large oak. Beautiful lot for your dream home. $54,900. * Triple lot in Unit 6. $49,900 each. * Double lot in Unit 9. $49,900 each. * i3:iriolir wooded 1+/- acre homesites! Outside LaBelle limits but only minutes from town! Just off E Road. Don't miss owning acreage close to LaBelle. $46.900. Prime 20+/-!acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. * Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. * Sable Palm R/V Campground truly a 50 acre gold mine!! This beautiful property features a 10 acre 70 site R/V campground located off US27 in the peace- ful .,'uturi ,r -i-dJcf 'J i ,jilc Ti, ir l.c, ,,ci hj irc .WTrt-iihnjgil. We a nrJ u.. lrindl, !inp lip e re'li.U'ii,- lI'I '1. J,.re- ,.,uhJ I.'l :.Til'', jlJ.Jte me erJIt."uI'I' e.Ji ,dJJil,..-i l v .i,:. $2,800.000, * L':uJcd lih p..--.i li i,. .' .cd:r bulJirig, ~n ll .: 5[ ,r l' ,q |II :rt k .ta ,r ,: or, t + ..:rc ,lnic'J to. , Heavy Industrial use. Currently is fuly rented out to 3 businesses. Listed at only $525,000. . Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. * 1.18+/- acres zoned C-1 commercial just South of LaBelle with 175+/- feet of frontage on SR29 and frontage on Luckey Street. Asking $450,000. * Investor's dream! By purchasing this commercial corn 'k"Ply a A ntal income could multiply your investment rab this site now! $165,000. * Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot in downtown LaBelle w/great potential. Currently zoned for duplex or single family w/a possibility of rezoning to Business. $119,900. COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/DEVELOPMENT... .. o where you wok! 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Dr. Shukla admits he has no data on water quality going to the river from impoundments at this time, but a large percentage of the nitrogen and phosphorous it carried has been filtered out by that time. Water that still con- tains phosphorous and other HOMES RODEO AT HOME.4BR/3BAbrick home on 11 acres fea- tures a fireplace, large, open kitchen and bay windows. 6- stall horse barn with a full bath, tack room, wash rack, automated horse lunger, 2-stall pole barn, plus an addi- tional storage/worksop. $1,200,000 PRIME AND PERFECT DESCRIBES this 3BR/2BA CBS home on 20 acres. Split floor plan, hickory cabinets, built- in entertainment center, decorative glass doors, artistic ceilings, glass Florida room, screen porch, and paved drive. 60x40 metal workshop / office, 36x36horse bar w/tack rook. A must see for country living! $1,200,000. ROOM TO GROW This 4BR/2BA home has its own pri- vate pond stocked with fish and a creek. Wide variety of fruit and oak trees. Parcelill allow 2 homesites, 20X11 shed & 20X25 pole barn. Multi-level decking perfect for outdoor entertaining..$699,900. MAKE YOUR MOVE TO COUNTRY LIVING If city life has got you down, come see this country home on 5 acres, just outside of Alva. 3 BD/2BA CBS home features spacious rooms, formal dining, cathedral ceiings,walk-in closets, large master bath 2 car garage, beautiful landscape and a back porch you won't want to leave. $625,000 POOL HOME 3BR/2.5BA home on 1 full acre in a boating community. Community dock and ramp on the Caloosahatchee River, loverly home features a split floor plan, formal dining room, inside.utility room, open kitchen, bar, and breakfast nook, 10 foot ceilings through- out, new inground pool on screened lanai. 2 car garage plus a detached garage $625,000. AWESOME & THEN SOME 3BR/2BA CBS home on 3.52 fenced acres in the Port LaBelle Ranchettes. ome was built for easy living with laminate wood floors, beau- tifu custom cabinets, solid surface countertops, I1ft ceil- ings, screened lanai, 2 central a/c units. $619,900 BRILLIANT FLOOR PLAN and energy-saving design highlight this newer 3BR plus den/2BA, pool home locat- edin Caloosa Estates. Soaring ceilings and a cozy fireplace greet you. Sizzling kitchen boasts of Silestone Countertops, a work island, R/O water treatment and GE appliances Family room overlooks screened pool area, quality shines through this CBS home with a maintenance free metal roof All this and more at $469,900. 3B iNER CONTRACT ERITAG LAND CO. . nutrients can be reused on crops. Dr. Hanlon's idea is not to divide agriculturists, urbanites and environmentalists. We all need to learn what is best for the entire system, he points out, adding that discharging runoff down the river is not only a waste, but can be harmful to the environment. Instead, that water could be sold for urban use, uti- lizing Dr. Shukla's research and changing the way we think about water. Dr. Hanlon's concept involves a closed cycle, much like the rain cycle water falls from clouds as rain, is absorbed into the ground and eventually ends up in the ocean where it evaporates back into the atmosphere. In Dr. Hanlon's cycle, runoff is stored in agricultural impound- ments for an alternative water supply program. The runoff is fil- tered naturally through a series of impoundments. It would then be collected at a water purifica- tion facility. From there some will be returned to the impound- ments for agricultural use or go through additional treatment for urban use. (See graphic of Dr. Hanlon's concept.) Detention/retention ponds may also be used for mitigation of endangered species.. A pilot study is under way now for the Okeechobee Basin, Dr. Shukla said, in which will pay ranchers to save water. Dr. Hanlon sees pitfalls in some other proposals for water management. He cautions that we need to make sure short term SECLUDED BENEATH THE TREES.is where you'll dis- AIVA HOME ON QUIET STREET. This 3BR/2BA cover this darling 3BR/2Ba 2-story home situated on 3.59 includes a den and has been completely renovated and acres. Family oriented home offers zoned central A/C, upgraded from AC to flooring. Features include 2- newer Kenmore kitchen appliances, metal roof and a screened porches, park-like landscape, allnew appliances, rocking chair ready front porch. 50X20 pole barn on con- out building and a tranquil waterfall with a pond. create with a 12' workshop built in. Horses welcome with $265,000. this private setting.The peace that you need is here wait. THIS WELL CRAFTED 3BD/2BA home is waiting for ing for you..$415,000. your family Home features vaulted ceilings, real wood TUCKED UNDER THE OAS is where you will find this floors, built in bookcase. Don't miss out on this well kept, TUCKED UNDER TE OACBS is where you will find this energy efficient home. $215,000. wonderful 3BR/2Ba C eS hoan situeed ad crews. DREAMS CAN BECOME REAJITY' Affordable new con- This spacious yard is fenced and ckro fenced and courn struction, 3BRiBa split floor plan, with great room design plete with a 2 stall barn and tack room ready for your makes this a darling deal. Home backs up to a wide green- horses. Home offers vaulted ceilings, living and family belt. and is ricedtosell!99,900. rooms and a new roof in 06. $399,900. 3BIw( 9 ACu. NEW CONSTRUCTION 3BR/2Ba CBS home in small PARTIAL FURNISHED 3B BA ome it garage residential subdivision. Off-water lot, near the and aluminum carport + storage shed. Home backs up to Caloosahatchee River Oversized garage, indoor utility, greenbelt and canal and near community pool. large spacious bedrooms, oversized master suite,great $175,000. room, breakfast room: This new home also features wood GREAT INVESTMENT rental property Duplex located floors. You don't see many floor.plans this functional & on MLK, Jr. Rental income is $400 per month. Only open. $389,900. $39,900. FASHIONABLE AND FUNCTIONAL new construction PARNUFRCTURED HOMES CBS home on 1/2 acre in Quail Run S/D. 9" ceilings MUSE MINI RANCH provides maximum pleasure. throughout, long list of upgrades include granite counter- .l"".'. i ,J".. ubi,:,,lj, ll..lle hl..l: ..l ** ..i :' I i tops, stainless steel appliances. Hardwood and travertine 'J ''I',I l :t ..ki '' h rJ P .I...'ii c t Ici .uir..n.iji'. i. 'r l.-i.: i.l.n u illjl:c truss. Brick pavers in drive and !,, ,ri i m:, iii b,' 21 A.\ I.,.-.i hl .., r I ..:.i .i,. , M.j ,l. 1 1,9, 01o 1. L"u ; Iui 'il : ''lh'.-Ji l '. d J l I th 5BR. fa ily and horses. $475,000. $33 i- U 0NTRAC WATCH THE BIRDS & enjoy the peace and quiet ofyour QLi ON DIPL ,, ... h. own sun room. Beautiful wooded'l'27 acre0.lt 3BR/2BA QuL.mU~I : Oi D.PW U... rr n ..i ht.ir; DW manufactured home and a 2BR/BA SW manufac- , r ith g' ,it .,uP. -: .f J ff jor,.i li sr.i t.,01, I.r l-" ;Il,.,I Ti,, f :r i, J,, I ',-;aj,.,,- ,: .f h,, ,, AltI, I,, l....[ l b- h,.tl,:, j Jibt| [ ,t h]o J,,:l l tLI b, l uI- L .[,,,- ,.h ., l ,g,,.,-, l,|. j 0 ^ u. features and qualities. Call for moredetailed information SPACE WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT. Easy entertaining $299,000;$399,000. in this 4BR/2BA over 2,356 sq. ft. manufactured home on LOCATION MAKES THIS IMPECCABLE 3BR/2BA 2.5 acres. Cathedral ceilings, age kitchen with abundant home a great place to live. Custom built to the highest cabinets, built in china cabinet, firepace, custom area for standards with a suspended soffit plant shelf, kitchen bar, big screen TV, garden tub, laundry area, screened porch, cathedral ceilings, charming window seat, jacuzzi tub, tile and 24x36 shed. Why qualify when you don't have to. floors, pole barn and Suncrest shed. This dazzling home is Owner financing available $225,000. located 300 ft. from the Caloosahatchee River, allowing 3BR2BA MANUFACTURED HOME Ft Denaud Acres. you to enjoy the amenities of waterfront living. Mint condition,:pantry, built in microwave, breakfast bar, $279,000. dual sinks, garden tub & separate shower. Storage shed & carport. Land was raised and leveled, paved drive with 2 acres of baia grass. $215,000. 180 N. Bridge St. AFFORDABLE ACREAGEI Own your own piece of the LaBelle, FL country within minutes of town. 2002 doublewide on 2.29 (863) 675-6788 quiet acres is a bargain at $165,000., FISH FROM THE DOCK and enjoy the pleasure of 1-888-675-6762 waterfront living in this 3BR!2BA manufactured home. www.heritagelandco.com .k '.:ui.:,:ha,,ib'.i ,i r,:1 .. n i..:f ... b.n uSe Habla Espa~iol let- a-wy ois l ,0 '.rl. . Se Habla Espafiol get- a-way oasis $145,000. Darrel Harris and the Board of County Commissioners The Hendry County Staff Larry Hall and Florida Community Bank Jay Watkins and True Title LLC Armondo Benavides, Tommy Perry and Johnson-Prewitt & Associates J.C. Long and Jack Queen Construction Rock Aboujaoude and Rock Enterprises Tri-County Title LaBelle Fire Department Han Mouthaan Drafting Anthony Harewood Photography Robbie Tire Company Charles Bird Trucking Waylon Timmons Welding Buddy Emswiler Tractor Service Diamond R Fertilizer George McQuinn Truck Services Bridge Street Auto LaBelle NAPA Merit Petroleum Porterfield Oil For your quality assistance, services and products in tl&e development of Cafoosa Shores Jim Green answers don't cause, a problem in the long run. By 2050, he said, water supply plants are expected to draw from the Floridan aquifer, which is brackish/saline and requires the use of expen- sive reverse osmosis to clean. Instead, he reasons, we should think ahead and use water fil- tered naturally through a system of ponds that would make its way over time down to the west coast, or could be pushed along faster through a pipeline. Dr. Hanlonr is sure that "water har- vesting for agricultural lands is the ticket." "It's cheaper. It's nat- ural. It makes sense," he points out, adding that such a system might need pumps and a filter system to actually work as utility company infrastructure. Using water as a commodity, providing an additional capital source for farmers, could drive the system, he feels. Dr. Shukla believes everyone in the watershed area is part of the problem, and therefore needs to be part of the solution. He believes we should "keep agriculture in agriculture" the more of the Caloosahatchee Watershed that becomes urban, the less is in agriculture and wildlife which can actually improve the state's water situa- tion. He feels growers should be helped to meet the challenge of a clean environment using changing regulations while remaining competitive. Ron Hamil, Executive Direc- tor of Gulf Citrus Growers Asso- ciation, points out that the citrus industry has survived hurri- 178 AMPBLLTRET, ABELL S PI1 I~ I 'lorid, 863 675 4550 281 S. Bridge Street LaBelle Srg-___, Rodney Murray --rsLie. Real Estate Broker o Associates: Seth Howard. Phil Lewis, Tamra ,-Franco, Jim Coddington & Kyndel Murray 3B /, t n re 1 x32 01 r1 l e a ed. 1159,900. 3BR/2Bath recently renovated. Located in town on nice lot w/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, ~e=il,30x42 pole barn & 24x36 horse bar [l tDe Ranchettes nice, nice, nice. $695,000. 61.25 acres. Improved pastures & fenced. Only $11,000 per acre. 68 ad rQ-d d. $37,&-''ns I ^f ^ L-U iLIJXL;j~r 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, canes, droughts, freezes, dis- eases and financial downturns. The industry is facing increasing Pressures to practice ever.more environmentally friendly conser- vation methods and is taking positive actions at a more sophisticated-level of environ- mental leadership. BMPs, he said, can save costs to growers and result in higher productivity. Drs. Hanlon and Shukla point out that development exacer- bates water problems, saying everybody relies on groundwa- ter but not everybody recharges the groundwater the way agri- culture does. tREAL ESTATE BUYER'S GUIDE IERRITA6) LAND CO. COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL BUILDING on 1.28 acres on the busy comer ",1 I,,, ,' .. ,, JLr r l l ,,. .' ,' ,, 1 l.. . lh ,- ',( I ,,I t. h'' l'l: I'l,,l'll 1 'lll ,h, ,ll 'tll 1". t l.! fill:, .,It Ip.,r ,I ll h- -0 h -.llll, h I t'l u ll . opportunity with potential to s,jlM-i "..t ip- i.... -, r i 'th a lot of roor. hi I .11, M ., $I,250',0 n PLAIN FOR IOUR PROMiABI FiuITL E M'W f,. .ll,,i l, ..l l. .%iiii, I Li llc I'-' t illhlull I ] ,pl.. al Juji, ] ...n, n i.,f ,, ,'. J l,'ii'i..h,.5l ,r ,' fruil 1 L-,,,. IhI, .,i,',, TjT) h.: n the right spot for a secure investment. $899,900. LOOK NO FURITERI This parcel as great business poten- tial With 245' of highway 80 fionage, you wig get noticed! This .88 of an acre will not last long. 499,900. JUST OFF IWY 80 IN LABELLE. This .74 of an acre is a ..iI lul I... i -,,, I ..ji ib 'n; ,d T h u ,v: 'I"I". iT) h ( ]1 jIl ,'. ll'.lljl,: liS4 i.01l1 1.20 ACRES ZONED C.3 OFF SR 29N. Great for HllCOWBOY WAY COMMERCIAL f ; r u pr ..T building ..3 itT ,1 N.Bride i ,, La ,,, or (MOV l863) 675R1 Nt 8 .I AB1LL.888.i. r i. I.75 u.l i wi t l rit gel IMJa ll ll town LaBel. Why rent office space 'en you can buyfor only $224,500. COWBOY WAY COMMERCIAL fxer upper building on .32 acre. 1,008 ft. building with C-I zoning. $175,000. 180 N. Bridge St. LaBelh, FL (863) 675-6788 1.888-675-6762 www.heritagelandco.com and granite countertops, all windows have wood casing sur- rounds, a brick fireplace, and wood floors throughout finish the look. $549,900 SAcreDeed Restricted Homesite in Oak Haven Estates. Oak filled and backs up to beautiful sunsets over the water. $350,000 3 Story Home close to town just off Ft Denaud Rd This amazing 3Bed/2Ba home has it all, location, charm. Master suite with office, screened room and more. $299,900 m: : ,mBm.. ."f^ access to SR 80. .75 Acres manicured and ready for your dream home. Lots of oaks and maples $95,000. Fort LaBelle Lots on the north side of 80, close to new develop- ment area & marina. Priced from $49,000 to $57,900 Call for inventory list. Over 60 sites to pick from. Seller Financing Available with 25% down to qualified buyer. Port LaBelle 1/4 ac lot on the norht side of Hwy. 80. Many new homes under construction in the Immediate area. Asking $39,800. INDUSTRTAT.JCOM1MRCIAL Prime Comer with approx 590 ft. on well traveled Cowboy Way and 520 ft. on Elm St. The front 2.7 Ac are zoned Light Industrial with the remaining 4 ac zoned Heavy Industrial. Great opportunity for flex space development Easy access to SR 29 and SR 80 located across from the State Attoiney's Office and close to LaBelle Airport. $3,064.466. Commercial potential Located approx 1 mile west of Cowboy Way with 800 lineal ft on Hwy 80. Directly across from the pro- posed future Wal-Mart location. $2,090,880. More than Meets the Evel Hard Io find home on deed restricted acreage tucked neatly away yet seconds from SR 80. Backs up to a pristine retention lake with amazing sunsets Low mainte- nance CBS!Slucco exterior with all the details of a well designed country home on the inside. Features Include tray ceilings inte- rior doors all custom built, custom cabinets with tile backsplash Bedf Reaty 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 LEADING THE WAY! Well Built Cedar 3Bed/2Bq jp J PRUgL river community of Caloosa Estates on a half ( h ItIlsf U lely oversized deck ~e.ai ,tBE lM i^ ^.'- ,.. out back for relaxing or sMrflUfl'M'OIf'. '00. Mobile on 1/2 acre south of LaBelle with lots of paving and a Light Industr w4,L5 ilth 2400SFt Steel BIlExcellent road 26x53 pole barn $92,500. access. lust UoI IY w NAfunder current LOTS AND LAND zoning. $850. -- Development Potential 25 acres plus on Ft Denaud Rd. Pair up Heavy Industrial Site just south of the city limits Industrial Loop with available waterfront (priced Independently) for an upscale S/D. Easy access to both SR 80 and Hwy 29 Cleared. filled and residential project. $150,000 per acre. culvert in. $99,000 5 Beautiful OnIr Laden Acres located East of LaBelle Quiet cuve $9 County Living for only $160,000. Profitable Towing Business established with many revolving Over Half et ei e and culvert, accounts & approved by all the malor motor clubs Currently brush has bOlMf l talITI.Al3 R -at $125,000. servicing LaBelle and the surrounding area with a clean & reli- Oversized homesite convenletly located in the city with easy able service record. Call for details MRKE YOURSELF RT HOME IN ONE OF THESE HOMES FROM HERITRmE LRNO Co! gu m m, x 3~h~ :I~~.~..n. .bL....~;i~.lBD.,,i~,~i~..n\-nl --- --- &T AM A. A ldfial AT Wi~YTIRI1 10 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4, 2006 859+/- acres on CR 78 at the Lee/Hendry County line, $40,000 per acre. 320+/- acres on CR 720 in Muse, Pollywog Creek flows down the eastern boundary $30,000 per acre. Two 6+/- acre homesites on CR 78 in Fort Denaud, priced to sell at $75,000 per acre. 23+/- acres in Alva of Persimmon Ridge Road, $42,000 per acre. 20+/- acres in Alva on Persimmon Ridge Road, $2,00o,ooo, can split into 10 acre parcels. 9 ^1-- 863-675-0898 OFC PERSONAL ATTENTION WORLDWIDE INTERNET MARKETING NIKKI YEAGER, Sales Associate PAUL ROSER, Broker Nikki@NikkiYeagerRoser.com Paul@PaulRoser.com 239/584-2005 cell 239/564-2002 - ------ -- --- Gorgeous ranch home on io+/- acres in Alva. Fenced and eross- fenced with 2 barns. 3 bed- room. 2,bath, 3 car garage with extra guest room over garage. Custom pool and spa. Home has all the upgrades. Reduced and priced to sell at, $1,60o,ooo Call 863-675-0000 Call 863-675-0000 - NWATERFRONL t from LAND Co . INTERCOSTAL WATERWAY 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 WORK- SHOP! $795,000. 601LB200619297 EXCEPTIONAL STORM SAFE HOME ON 7-3/4 ACRES This ultra private home fea- tures 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, den spacious family room with its own entrance, over- sized garage. $525,000. 601LB200615433 p.. . THIS BEAUTIFUL OLD FLORIDA STYLE HOME HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMODELED AND UPGRADED It fea- tures hardiboard siding, low windows, new doors, hardwood flooring and bead-board walls. A must see! $449,900. 601LB200631634 '1 m ar aa a WATERFRONT PROPERTIES WHERE DREAMS NEVER END You wilfall in love with this 3BR/2BA home as soon as you open.the front door and see the open floor plan and panoram- ic river views. Remodeled kitchen features new oak cabinets,with tile and granite countertops. 2 elegant master suites suite upstairs boasts a balcony over- looking the river. Large lanai for relaxing, has an in ground jacuzzi/spa. Boat Dock assures easy access to li, :. j iii I .:i ,'':r 896 .0001 S) iREES G..RAICE iti- .:i. : I .." ..:. ',,, I ', ,, i .. ,,I pI -'1'i-l It-,. ,,:f ,hll-" ,- l ,il' I, ilu,: l ,.,, I},5 Sjir:., tr.:.,i, : i1. ii screened patio. Wonderful, "p j i il 'il:.l ':iC r. nl r.l h.,l l-.:- 'l |'.I.,Tr 11'.L .Nif A i -" C .r ) .I.f. .:! lN.:]T[ I uOiflr, .lubhi:.u'c l i,,j'. ,l u .ll .C l t,:l' l '. iri p i Ii'ilF.] *.' 'ui, l S$749,00u. CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER FRONTAGE of 125 feet allows you to watch the sun set and river traffic from your back porch. Upgraded 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage home is conveniently located within 1 mile of marina, restaurants and golf course. Indian Hills Subdivison area with parking for your boat and RV. $599,900.. ,ff.:. i,Jbl, I i l,, Il, ..l-. ii,,i lll 1,: .-r ii. This is quality living at.a reduced $395,000. WATERFRONT PROPERTIES DREAMING OF OWNING YOUR OWN ISLANDSet sail on 12.64 secluded acres with removable spoil easement $1,400,000. MAKE THIS 200 FT. OF RIVER FRONTAGE YOURS! Just west of the Historic Ft. Denaud bridge. Over 2.50+/- acres of pleasurable riverfront acreage with access from CR 78. Property has removable 'pnil creennr $965.000 2-10 FI OF BEALFITFLi NAVIGABLE CREEK FRONUT G l, j .. -- ,,i.l ,:.. ., ii,,= ,r-,. D ock k,: n il i ... i-r.,, 1i .:.: lJ I,.. i .....i .,ll.-i ,:j access i. F,.,. Il .'.: f.I ,J,.. l -si ,, L 1i ,:- L, :,.:.. j :,.lri.I,:. j .:.n i,_,r]i .. i-:,r $42QI.000 210 F ON THI I RIMTR [IDE ..I ort I f-:llc .Jr,.hc. r': ; :.5 j,..-. ll..... I-,. ..].-. and .J....1 Deed restricted: Reduced Owner anxious :,-n .:.,- the offers $425,000. PORT LABELLE RANCHETTES1 Ri.- 1i ' Beautiful 2.88 acre homesite with view ,:,l he Caloosahatchee River. 200 feet of greenbeli iIp.:e between the homesite and the river, Boar J,-.:1 allowed. Priced to move...$410,000. 180 N. Bridge St. LaBelle, FL (863) 675-6788 1-888o675-6762 www.heritagelandco.com Se Habla Espafiol" KELL MILL TERRACE DBL Wide Mobile with Front and Back wood porches. Has year old reroof. Second structure is used as a office! $239,000. 601LB200607400 BEAUTIFUL HOME IN DEVELOPED AREA OF PORT LABELLE!!! Pavers brick entryway. Spacious livingroom. Upgraded extras within the home. Large gameroom in back of home. $199,900. 601LB200613848 NICE STARTER HOME! .45 acres lot . This house has a newer roof, remodeled bath rooms, and wonderful open fireplace and breeze way. $180,000. 601LB200521881 Cell: 239-872-7665 Alva: 239-728-9998 LaBelle: 863-675-0000 -" www.burson-weathers.com Matt Fleming ReaJtor' E-Mail: matt@burson-weathers.com Commercial Land Residential Bank of America -SHIRLEY IMHOFF WILLIS a r- Mortgage Loan Officer Consumer Real Estate rA ',.bva. r, ". Tel: 863.675.9065 239.415.6302 Fax: 239.415.6311 shirley.willis@'bankofamerica.com Now with an office in LaBelle at 415 W. Hwy 80 Call for an appointment GHTERS RfEAL EISTIATE Sr-v 21 offices throughout Southwest Florida! -'im li' da I" : t .. ' STATES -2/1 CBS . near the large canal . ikeechobee. Green 601LB200621298 FISHEATING BAY E with big florida room that accesses Lake C Resort area. $174,000. LAKEPORT FISHING AT LAKE OKEE- CHOBEE AND THE BIG CANALS. 1B/1B Mobile condo. Great Community with all the amenities.. Community boat dock on large canal, access Lake Okeechobee. $72,500. 601LB200619641 VACATION HOME 1/1 on small lot in beautiful mobile park. Access to boat ramp has access to Lake Okeechobee. A fisher- mans delight. $54,900. 601LB200614378 PutaGoda- CalIts abo 0 or h* t -De Cek-S M0 rSock- eic SN oSt Prt- Nkois-4 ngewod-He*nCrek-spe ^^^^^^S 0 S5S3 00ESSS0 i- ,.tt Yz....~ 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 S022 Ma~vod Cir, Madison II. 3/212 9024_Maywood Cir, Cypress II. 31212 ':520 kGUihn Cir, Maqnolia. 412/2 5005 Pike Lane. Madison II, 3/212 9016 Lamkin Cir, Madison II, 31212 5009 Pinetree Ln, Cypress II, 31212 6008 Acorn Cir, Maqnolia, 412/2 5012 Pinetree Cir, Cypress II. 31212 604SPORPah Cir, Madison, 312/2 3045 June Cir, Maqnolia, 4/212 All Homes Include V /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 & Swl 8-5.30 Call 863-612-0551, or Toll Free, 866-224-8392 www.chlhomebuilders.com CGC061254 23 .BisI t -L~ le l 33 86367588S IIQHOMES S$589,000 PRICE REDUCED.- 3BD/2BAhome on 2.34+/- acres in 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 serious offer. $526,000 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. $179,900 2BD/2BA Excellent vacation or starter home on a corner lot in Pdrt LaBelle. Spacious living room and separate dining room. Screen enclosed front and back lanai. Lot has a separate workshop and small tree house great for kids. $149,999 2BD/1BA spacious home, features a com- pletely fenced in yard and an above ground pool. $94,900 3BD/1BA Newly remodeled home in LaBelle. ji tii S n.ipgjy t sii~@tbintets, hot water fe oin T atransfer- able 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 addi- tion with it's own entrance ant much more. The proper- ty 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 4BD/2BA Gorgeous upgraded manufac- tured home in LaBelle. This home features a split 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 shower 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+ "owner- ship" 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! * $78,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona. The mobile home is partially furnished. The lot is sur- rounded in beautiful palm and oak trees. * $55,000 PRICE REDUCEDI- 3BD/2BA Nice cor- .ner lot in LaBelle with a manufactured home located close to schools, shopping and restaurants. 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 dean billtof health. * PRICE REDLCiED) 900,000 t+ Hid v.:, fi-d Siv i 'l. I,.lln 1r, hi1,, ,.,.l p].:p.'ir ,- Mu.L f'Jc-J ,ld 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 SR80. ' 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 on a tropical setting in Moore Haven. Property features all sorts of exotic fruit trees and plants. Pole bam and 1930's home are locat- ed on the property,. Home is to be sold "as is." * $272,000 10+/- acres with pines, a pond and shed. * $149,900 -9.87+/- Acres adjoining with 9.88+/- Acres that is aUIIDRiMI TRACT * $98,900 2.5+/- acres. Cleared in Montura. There is a single lJglgf eleg89l$ICgF'rty. The mobile home is to be sold "as is." 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. FEATURES OF THE WEEK L .-,; bv. THIS CHARMING CEDAR HOME sits on an over- sized corner lot in the city. The 2BR/2BA home has vaulted ceilings and tile in the living area. French doors provide views to the outside. Fenced back vard and 8' x 10' sher fnr pstra cgrtnnp 41Q onn0 --- - f-i MLSJ Se Habla Espafiol MOVE IN READY! Newly remodeled 3 home located on large lo the city. New carpet, flooring and interior p; spacious master bedroom. Price reduced $179,900 4BR/2BA SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME i large kitchen, new a/c, upgraded appliances and above ground pool. $174,900 WATERFRONT HOMES/LOTS LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATIONI! Th acre peninsula has over 700' of Caloosal 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 i River frontage with Hwy. 29 access. Zoned C-2 your 3,18 +/- ACRES W/1BR/15BA COTTAGE style home t'. possibilities are endless! $3,900,000 HOMES located in Port LaBelle Ranchettes, one of LaBelle's most SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT ESTATE SITE with LIKE NEW THIS 3 BEDROOM. 2 BATH FEA- desirable communities. Situated at the end of a cul de sac over 200 feet of waterfront and already separated TURES A LARGE BONUS ROOM. The home provides a peaceful & private setting. Cathedral ceilings, / into 2 lots. The fabulous view is naturally pristine offers a split floor plan, upgraded appliances ceramic tile throughout, open floor plan and wrap around across and up the river from this "Point" on.both pantry, laundry room, custom floors, and a large porch. $469,900 the main river and the "Old River", which features open patio. The landscaping is done and the cus- 3BR/2BA LIKE NEW 2003 PALM HARBOR manufacu- S60 feet of protected dockage. Rip Rap of riverbank tom driveway adds a nice touch to this one of a kind turned home on 2.5 acres located west of LaBelle. Split is in progress. There is NO "Corps Setback" on must see. $185,000. floor plan, spacious kitchen, breakfast bar and walk in either lot, which may allow houses and/or pools 3BR/2BA DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME ON 1 closets. $219,900. unusually close to River. Beautiful area of upscaleE BI OME ON QUIET COUNTRY RETREAT Like new manufactured homes within blocks of central LaBelle. ACRE. Home features vaulted ceilings, large living home on 2.82 acres in quiet Ft. Denaud. This immaculate $1,500,000 room and split floor plan. Fenced back yard, barn home offers vaulted ceilings, entertainment package SBEAUTIFUL RIVERVIEWS from this waterfront and scattered oaks..$148,000 includes a large screen television w/stereo and surround homesite on dredged river oxbow w/ private dock SELLER RELOCATING! Ready to move in and a sound, split floor plan, built in computer center, large S in place. Homesite is located approx. 75 ft. from must see to believe! Located in a private country master bedroom and bath w/ garden tub and separate thae main river in an area of nice homes. Permits are setting in Horseshoe Acres Subdivision. This 2 bed- shower. Upgraded appliances add a nice touch, to tle in place to re-dredge oxbow to 6-8 ft. depth, room, 1 bath manufactured home is situated on large open kitchen w/eat-in breakfast bar and formal din- S$499,000. over a half acre lot, shaded screened deck, with ing. $212,500 GORGEOUS RIVERFRONTI This 1.04 acre lot is many fruit trees and partially fenced yard. Dog on ACREAGE/LOTS wooded and located on County Road 78. Build your premises. Call ahead. $129,500. 40 ACRE- Gerber Grove $660,000 ---a -S- dream home on this parcel and enjoy endless views INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYI This 2 bedroom 2.5 +/- ACRES, stocked pond, partially fenced, unique BR/2BA of the Caloosahatchee River. Price Reduced 1.5 bath mobile home is located in quiet River Oaks oak grove and ready to build. Great location on CR 78 t in $499,900 Subdivision, Ortona Fl. Great investment for the approx.2 miles from town. Seller motivated! $199,000 paint and SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR NATURE LOVERS. part-time Floridian, or a great get-away. The home is 10 ACRE PARCEL located offHwy 74 (Bermont Road) in I to sell This 2/2 CBS Home & Guest mobile is on Jacks being sold partially furnished, and offers a split floor Charlotte County Property zoned agricultural. Price Branch with river access. This Unique one of a kind plan with vaulted ceilings. $58,500 Reduced $100,000 property also has it's own private ISLAND. HOMES ON ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL OAK COVERED CITY OF LABELLE LOT, SGorgeous property is covered with large oaks. Call UNIQUE. DESIRABLE AND SECLUDED Less Locted in established neighborhood. Build your ome I' formoredetails. This isa MUSTSEE. $475,000 than a mile from the new West Glades Elementary. on this.45 acre lot. Price Reduced $79,900 S EXCELLENT BUYII This .84 +/- Acre creek front This property is 14.5 acres in one of the fastest PEAUTIFUL 100' X 185' RESIDENTIAL HOMESITE homesite is located on Pollywog Creek in beautiful growing areas of Glades County Surrounded by w/beautiful oaks located in the cityofl.aBelle and ready to , river front community. Build your dream home on ro g areas of Gades C t Surroundled ld!$89,900 this oversized Creekfront lot which provides beauti- large acreage, this parcel has been cleared andOVE IZED .64 ACRE WOODED residential homesite ful oaks, access to the Caloosalatchee River and fenced. This custom built home is spacious and located in the $89,00 features some river views. Price Reduced $149,900 Possible very well kept. Over 3,400 sq.ft. split floor plan fea- ,5 ACRES LOTcity. r89,000 , jet tub Owner Financing Available! tures ceramic tile, 3 large bedrooms, walk-in closets, 1L25AfiRES in growing Montura Ranch estate more HOMES IN LABELLE and 2.5 spacious baths. The island kitchen has walk- RESIDENTIAL LOTI Shadv .30 acre lot v/well, septic & THIS IMMACULATE MANUFACTURED HOME is in pantry, breakfast area, and is open to the large 2 culverts for driveway Ztoned for lone or mobile ihome. is 3+/- situated on shaded oversized lot in town and com- family room. The master bedroom and bath offer Reduced to $42,500 hatchee pletely fenced. Home features vaulted ceilings, split his and hers walk-in closets, garden tub, separate COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS floor plan, kitchen with pantry and breakfast island, shower, dual sinks and access to the pool. Too many PRIME LOCATIONI Business zoned property located in Front and back porches aerereat for outdoor enter- improvement to mention, call for your private Downtown LaBelle. Perfectly situated on the corner of training and enjoyment. $145,900 showing! $,450,000. (Hwy 29) Bridge Street and Park Avenue thi property has WELL MAINTAINED 3BR/2BA MANUFAC- 3BR/1BA CBS HOME ON 8.8+/- ACRES fronting endless possibilities. "Old Historical Florida-Style" two TURED HOME w/ office or possible 4th bedroom. on paved road approx. 3 miles from town. Property story building, 1,846 sq. ft. w/ 122' frontage on Bridge Located within city limits, completely fenced and is fenced & cross fenced w/ gorgeous oaks and Street and a "Quaint Old-Florida Cracker-Style" office priced to sell! $99,900 horse stable. $490,000. fronting on Park Avenue. $1,200,000 WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Historic commercial building w/ 3 completely 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 busi- nesses. $550,000 REDUCED PRICE 350.000111 RENOVATED BUILDINGIII READY FOR YOUR BUSINESS!ll Need a place to locate your business. This is it! Highly visible, only 180 ft. East of Bridge Street. Totally remodeled build- ing 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, elec- tric and A/C. BUSINESS ZONEDI This 2BR/1BA home is situated on a high traffic road in the city. Just 2 blocks north of Hwy 80 and 1 block east of Bridge Street and surrounded by local banks and businesses. Price reduced $215,000 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 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-INDUSTRIALI This 1.12 acre parcel features 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 3BIV2BA 2,200 sq. ft. dou- blewide mobile home. Great investment... Great Location! $1,500,000 INDUSTRIAL PROPERTYI Excellent investment oppor- tunity w/ 277' frontage on Hwy 29. 1.59+/- acres on cor- ner of Hwy 29 and N. Industrial Loop Road, 3 steel build- ings- (Warehouse-3,800 sq. ft.; shop 1,600 sq. ft.; office building 2,520 sq. ft.) all currently leased. $1,300,000 STOP BY AND VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCA- TION ON HWY 80 I Corner of Hwy. 80 & 45 South Riverview LaBelle, FL 863-675-2718 wwwlabellerlverside.com E-mail realeltate@labellerlverside.com .. ., *- .. .. -- ~ -e w- ~ II_ ____ _ TI m ~ ~1 7035 Beaver Cir, Madison 11, 312/2 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4, 2006 11 County's vision process is complete By Patty Brant The Hendry County of the future enjoys green spaces, plenty of ocean water, recreation, great schools, uncluttered roads, a variety of good housing and a bustling economy in safe, healthy communities. It will incorporate the best of the past with the best development has to offer at least if residents who took part in the county's visioningg" process have their dreams come true. The final visioningg" workshop for Hendry County took place April 13 at the LaBelle Civic Center with residents trying to fill in any blanks left from the previous meetings. Residents offered their input into the most important needs in each category. The first meetings were held in February, one in Clewiston and one in LaBelle. The third meet- ing was in Clewiston last month with-the wrap up last week in LaBelle to add last minute details. The resulting "vision" is to be used as a guide for decision makers as developments takes hold in this rural community. The final docu- ment will be available online at consensus.fsu.edu/heartland in about a month. The document was broken down into the following categories. Development With regard to development, residents want to make sure impact fees are sufficient to provide educa- tion, fire protection, roads, law enforcement and recreation. The next most important issue was making sure green space is incor- porated and then that the cities and county coordinate planning. Peo- ple also hope to preserve agricul- ture in Hendry County. They want better regulation and enforcement of building and zoning laws and codes and a cleanup or removal of substandard trailer parks.. Infrastructure needs were- topped by water and sewer, stormwater management and put- ting utilities underground. People also want more retail businesses (restaurants, grocery stores, and so on) with larger retail stores kept on the outskirts, not in residential areas. Other important points in this category were: downtown redevel- opment for local communities, landscaping for downtown areas and preservation of public spaces Hendry County Population: 39,476 now; 51,400 by 2020 Average income: $26,487 Per capital income: $19,461 Cost of living: 95.25% Unemployment rate: 8% Taxable value listing: 25th in rural counties and visual anchors. In residential development, resi- dents want to promote quality mixed use developments and cus- ter developments with preservation areas. The feel large developments should provide parallel roads to preserve level of service on main roads. Housing Affordable housing was an important issue for residents to sup- ply single and multi-family housing for the workforce, low income fam- ilies and seniors. There is also a need for good rental property and housing within close proximity to jobs,people feel. In general there should be avari- ety of housing and affordable options to mobile homes no trail- er parks in the cities Transportation Expanding SR 80 to four lanes should continue and a truck route should be built around Clewiston and LaBelle. They also want bike paths and sidewalks. People also expressed a need to identify future high traffic corridors -and acquire the right-of-way now to minimize future costs. SR 29 will be huge clog after the Town of Ave Maria and university area built, so people feel it's important to four lane SR 29 to 1-75 and also the one- mile stretch of SR 82 in Hendry. Public transportation needs to be addressed. People learned that a bus line is opening a route from West Palm Beach to Fort Myers with stops in Clewiston and LaBelle. Economy Residents want to diversify the local economy by attracting indus- try and new business; preserve his- toric downtown; offer incentive plans to attract business and help existing businesses; and develop ecotourism. Although one element on the list is to preserve agriculture, it was noted that international pres- sures depressing agriculture are out of local control. However, locals should make use of avenues to influence national leaders wherev- er possible. Development of the new Clewiston Commerce Park and promotion of Airglades Industrial Park are cited as important. The need to provide utilities, roads and other infrastructure in order to attract business was also noted. Natural environment Main topics here include clean- ing up Lake Okeechobee, preserv- ing open space, getting federal and state assistance for water storage and quality improvement, as well as the creation of greater access to natural areas. People also wanted to see the development of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for development with federal/state matches. It was also felt that land purchased by the state for panther habitat should be made available for economic use. Health care Although the Clewiston area felt it is well covered in health care, the western side of the county residents feel the need to attract doctors; pos- sible an area health education cen- ter. A new regional hospital and more use of telemedicine are also important goals. Education This much work to be done in this category, too, including recruit- ing qualified teachers and offering good salaries. People want to enhance the arts and culture locally, offer computer training, environ- mental and health education and identify sites for future schools. There is also a need for apprentice- ships and mentorships to help youth develop a better vision of the world, some felt. Culture, recreation This category could be improved with downtown walking areas with theaters, better use of the Nature Park and museums. People also want to preserve the Indian, cattle and sugar heritage of the county. Recreation This should focus on the river, lakes and park activities, as well as creating facilities for young adults and teens, a family rec center and expansion of the Nature Park. Public safety In this category, the county will soon need to move the jail and pro- vide space for a new judge as well as bring salaries up commensurate with surrounding areas. Emergency management A new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is currently in Gover- nor Bush's budget, thanks to a visit here after Hurricane Wilma when he was appalled to see the condi- tions emergency personnel work under. The hope is also to promote regional planning for emergencies. DIGITAL RECEPTION SERVICES, INC. Satellite TV Installers ".:'*' ^.... = . A New Twist in Skylights Introducing Solatube, The Miracle Skylight. A revolutionary new way to think about skylights. Professionally Installed in 2 hours No Reframing. No Painting.' No Mess NEWLA P Cost Much Less than Old Fashioned Skylights ATTIC FANS Let our Certified Installation Consultants show you the difference Solartube can make in your home today. I_ _. Hurricane Tested & Approved c T h SOLATUBE T 51,1, J'I;* THE MIRAC'VaSIYCtHTO CHRIST THE KING Lutheran Church 1362 Thigpen Road LaBelle, FL 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship The Lords Supper 1st, 3rd 5th Sundays Bible Study Sundays at 10:15 a.m. j Where everybody is Somebody and Jesus is Lord 863-675-2733 N. RiverRd.l(Hwy 78) e-mail: ctklc@strato.net e-mai p. _-_ _I_ iAYVMONDJAMIE .A ^^^ ^^ .FINANrtCIAL SERVICESt NC. I am pleased to announce the opening of my new office. * Equities Life Insurance * Bonds Long Term Care SAnnuities Mutual Funds * RJ Bank: Mortgages, Re-Finance, CD's, Loans Raymond James Financial Services 1421epolioAve.ti' 104 Fort M L33912 1.866.549.7537 o Free 219. 31.75357 Fax Stephen.Ridgely@RaymondJames.com Stephen E. Ridgely Financial Advisor Trust Specialist Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/LES The winners were: in first place Alton Burton with his speech, "Teachers at the Lake," in second place Jesse Whitman with her speech titles, "Twinzy" and in third place Ronnie Burton with his speech titled, "The Trip." LES builds great speakers uialUUi Deille/u inna m Ieiser Recreation Board donates to Project Graduation From left: Recreation board member, Pat Langford, LHS senior and office aid, Felipe Santillan, rec board member Darrell Harris, Principal Paul Puletti and board member Bill Maddox. Project Graduation will take place Saturday, May 20, graduation night. The Recreation Board made a donation of $800 to be used for rentals of video games, pool tables and air hockey games. Additional donations are still needed and would be very much appreciated to make this year's Project Graduation the very best ever. Concerned About Your Child's Education? Register now for the 2006-2007 school year! COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NURSERY 8th GRADE 1092 E. Cowboy Way, LaBelle (863) 675-3277 Website: www.ccslabelle.com Elementary School * Phonics Reading Program * Tradibonal 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 daycare. * Special rates, discounted for families. * Free before school care, open at 7 A.M. * Bible based curriculum starts at age 2. * \Ve do not discriminate based on race, color, nationality or ethnic origin. * Bus transportation avail- able from Immokalee & Felda * Members of Florida League of Chnstian Schools & Florida Association of Christian Colleges & Schools. Inc. LaBelle Elementary School held its 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest on April 13, 2006. All fourth and fifth grade teachers have been working with their students on the art of presenting a speech. The competition was excellent and all 17 participants did a fantastic job. The speech contest coordinator was Mrs. Pagan. The master of cere- monies was Mr. Baker. The three judges were Steve Nesbitt, Meredith Marcum and KC Lynn. The tally judge and timekeeper were Mrs. Hester and Mrs. Her- nandez. These judges had a dif- ficult task and did an outstand- ing job. Their time was much appre- ciated by LaBelle Elementary School. They all wish these stu- dents luck at the county compe- tition May 12, at 6:30 p.m. at LaBelle High School. CITY OF LABELLE Notice of Proposed Enactment Voluntary Annexation to the City of LaBelle Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of LaBelle will hold a pub- lic meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on 481 West Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida for the purpose of receiving public comment on the following proposed annexation ordinances: CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE 2006-18 PACE ANNEXATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, VOLUNTARILY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS LYING CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LABELLE AS INITIATED BY THE CITY OF LABELLE AND THE OWNERS OF THE SUB- JECT PROPERTY REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE PROPERTY IN LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 43 S, RANGE 29 E; PRO- VIDING FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. COPIES OF THE ORDINANCES AND COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BY METES AND BOUNDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE LABELLE CITY HALL. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attor- ney If anyone decides to appeal a decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and for that purposess, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor PROPOSED New City Limits ' 29 r --. ai -..... .il MAP KE Y Esngo MY rrvLIMITS p'ROPO Cnr EM iMITS 000000 Delivered to Declare Hur Your Door at No Cost! Independence with :FREEDO /4 -888-722-7556 I for ." ld - CITY OF LABELLE Notice of Proposed Enactment Voluntary Annexation to the City of LaBelle Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of LaBelle will hold a pub- lic meeting on Thursday, May 11,2006 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on 481 West Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida for the purpose of receiving public comment on the following proposed annexation ordinances: CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE 2006-22 JEFFREY CROSS ANNEXATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, VOLUNTARILY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS LYING CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LABELLE AS INITIATED BY THE CITY OF LABELLE AND THE OWNERS OF THE SUB- JECT PROPERTY REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 191 AND 192, BLOCK 7, EVELYN TER- RACE SUBDIVISION ALL LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 43 S AND RANGE 29 E; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PRO- VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. COPIES OF THE ORDINANCES AND COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BY METES AND BOUNDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE LABELLE CITY HALL. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attor- ney. If anyone decides to appeal a decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and for that purposess, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor AOu.LASEt.UPLurntWO.RLD q J! - - i : .i 1. UI; l- ,l_ . .,-,' j..... ........, .... .. I " i ? p > tWiPOPD,.mr' LI MTS, !. I : '. \ 1- .. .... S ,n-.TY l -" - sumrJeoT PI' j I t I ::' ii' ;~ I ~------u. .: ----- E .G7 1N rT L U.VU1 12 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4, 2006 Almanacs I YorCmmnt ircoyi s Js lc Awa.- Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Kim Kemp Speech, speech! Country Oaks Elementary School held its Tropicana Speech contest on April 21. The winners are from left: fourth grade alternate Cassidy Willis, fifth grade third place Trish Bennett, fifth grade first place Dylan Awbrey, and fourth grade second place Mark Sloan. There were some wonderful speeches that covered a variety of sub- jects. Congratulations to all the winners and those who participated in the speech contest. All the winners of the speech contest will go on to participate in the countywide speech contest May 12 at 6:30 p.m., in the LaBelle High School auditorium. Become ham operator Free amateur radio classes for the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) Technician "no- code" License will be offered in cooperation with the Hendry County Emergency Management Office. The classes run May 6, 13 and 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The classes meet at the Hendry County Emergency Man- agement Office. For information call 863-674-9016. Support the 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 man best ball tournament. The fee is $75 per player which includes all tournament fees and a BBQ dinner. All proceeds will go to the Home Missions Depart- ment to repair or establish churches in Florida. For informa- tion please call L.W. Howard at 673-3216 or at 675-6729. Successful transitions with CARD The Center for Autism and n e Related Disabilities-University of Community Links. Individual Voices. South Florida (CARD-USF) will present "Support Strategies for Your Child's Transition to a New Classroom," 4 to 6 p.m. Metal Roofing Wednesday, May 10, at Redlands TE A Replacement Shingles Christian Migrant Association Structural Repairs (RCMA), 551 West Cowboy Way, CONSTRUCTION Mold Remediation LaBelle. For information, call SEBRING FL Additions (239) 590-7771, or e-mail regis- ROO tration to cphilbro@fgcu.edu. ROOFING REMODELING RECONSTRUCTION LMS drama on stage 1821 Lakeview Dr. Sebring 863-385-9403 with When in Rome' Email: mark@mcscontractinginc.com www.mcscontractinginc.com The LaBelle Middlo Shonnl I Lic. #CCC1325639 Lie. #CBC047717 Drama Club will present a musi- cal and dinner theater called When in Rome... on Friday, May 5. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. The play starts at 7 p.m. Adults are $10, children age 10 and under are $8. Dinner includes: lasagna, tossed salad, corn, garlic bread and dessert. Please call 674-4646 for ticket information. Sports Shorts from 5-7 p.m. Football practice to begin LMS and LHS football prac- tice started 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 practice will be July 31 at LHS. Summer Bastketball Camp Once again LaBelle High School will host a Summer Bas- ketball Camp for K-9th graders. The camp will run from Monday, May 29, through Friday, June 2, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The cost is $55 dollars for one child, $85 dollars for two children, $105 dollars for three, and only $115 dollars for four children and up. There will be a free t- shirt or ball provided, lunch, awards and concession stand will be open. Please contact Coach David Kelley for further details at LaBelle High School, 674-4120. Try out for color. guard Monday, May 15, through Wednesday, May 17, Color guard tryouts will be held at LaBelle High School. Practice will be from 2:30 until 4 p.m. on Mon- day and Tuesday, with tryouts on Wednesday. Eighth, 9th, 10th, -and 11 th grade students wanting to participate in a great activity should attend. Longhorns serving up barbecue The LaBelle Longhorns will be serving up their famous Boston Butt barbecue dinners on May 12 at the LaBelle Fire Sta- tion. The cost is $6 per dinner. This includes healthy servings of Boston Butt, baked beans, pota- to salad, bread bbq sauce and sweet tea. Don't miss out Mom's take the night off from cooking and support the next generation of Longhorn football players and cheerleaders. The dinner will be CITY OF LABELLE Notice of Proposed Enactment SVoluntary Annexation to the City of LaBelle Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of LaBelle will hold a pub- lic meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on 481 West Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida for the purpose of receiving public comment on the following proposed annexation ordinances: CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE 2006-16 BARTON ANNEXATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, VOLUNTARILY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS LYING CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LABELLE AS INITIATED BY THE CITY OF LABELLE AND THE OWNERS OF THE SUB- JECT PROPERTY REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 215, BLOCK 10 EVELYN TERRACE SUBDIVI- SION ALL LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 43 S AND RANGE 29 E; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICA- TION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. COPIES OF THE ORDINANCES AND COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BY METES AND BOUNDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE LABELLE CITY HALL. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attor- ney. If anyone decides to appeal a decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and for that purposess, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor AlicoP .tAWo~dd |. f J i n "-- -i n ~ i r I ,--f^- ,--OR,, ,INE E- I '[ 1 EELYN TERRACE l|| rrVT LIMITS 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 football, please call Gary White at LaBelle Middle School. L.H.S. plans sports physical LaBelle High School will be giving Sports Physical at Dr. Chow's office, 930 S. Main Street, on May 12 and May 19. The upcoming 9th and 10th graders will be on May 12 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.; upcoming llth 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. m"H I etn: r I'.-. - c 'N 1454 Madison Ave. Immokalee CITY OF LABELLE Notice of Proposed Enactment The City Commission of the City of LaBelle proposes to adopt an ordinance amending existing City of LaBelle Code of Ordinances to revise the existing City of LaBelle Land Development Code and having the following title ORDINANCE NO. 2006-24 CITY OF LABELLE AMUSEMENT-VIDEO ARCADE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMEND- MENT OF THE CITY OF LABELLE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 4 ZONING ARTICLE IV DISTRICT REGULATIONS SEC. 4-70 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS TO INCLUDE SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN B-l, B-2, B-3 TO ALLOW AMUSE- MENT-VIDEO ARCADE WITH SPECIFIC PROVISIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR OPER NATIONAL TIME LIMITS; RESTRICTIONS ON LOCATION AND PROHIBITION OF SERV- ING, SELLING OR CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; PROVIDING FOR CONDI- TIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROI\DiNG FOR CODlflCATION, PROVID- ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. - COPIES OF THE ORDINANCES AND 'COMPLETE LEGAL DbECRIPT'ION BI MElTES AND BOUNDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE L ABELlE (I T) HAL4 The Public Hearing will on the ordinance will be held on Thursday, May 1, 1:11:1. 200 1 p.m. at City Hall on 481 West Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florda Ordinance is jviil- able for review at City Hall. All interested persons are invited it a.uend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear orn their ow.n behalf or by agent or attorney If anyone decides i:t appeal a decision made b) the Commission with respe'.i to an\ maiter considered at the meeung or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and fur that purpo:,seis), ma' need to insure that averbanm record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the ies- timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECLL. AID OR SER\1CES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CON1TA(C THE (in CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE i'i DAYS PRIOR T. THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission RandalA. Bengston, Mayor CITY OF LABELLE Notice of Proposed Enactment Voluntary Annexation to the City of LaBelle Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of LaBelle will hold a pub- lic meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on 481 West Hickpochee. Avenue, LaBelle, Florida for the purpose of receiving public comment on the following proposed annexation ordinances: CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE 2006-17 MACK-BROWN ANNEXATION 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, VOLUNTARILY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS LYING CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LABELLE AS INITIATED.BY THE CITY OF LABELLE AND THE OWNERS OF THE SUB- JECT PROPERTY REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE PROPERTY IN EVELYN TERRACE SUBDIVISION AND ROYAL PALM ESTATES ALL LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 43 S, RANGE 29 E, PROVIDING SEVERABILI- TY PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE COPIES OF THE ORDINANCES AND COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BY METES AND BOUNDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE LABELLE CITY HALL. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attor- ney. If anyone decides to appeal a decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and for that purposess, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor New City Limits AUCOQ LAMU-PLANT WORI) j el S i -m . I i i 1 t . I .... i.... I ' | .- 7, -' | ......T ,- o ., ,, .... ....... ,.- ;.L S II -. Is-ah U-i T .. -, I kj~ .-n E' fl,3S dIe LT t --'..'6., .... -. ... CITY OF LABELLE Notice of Proposed Enactment Voluntary Annexation to the City of LaBelle Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of LaBelle will hold a pub- lic meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on 481West Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida for the purpose of receiving public comment on the following proposed annexation ordinances: CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE 2006-19 DUKE GROVES ANNEXATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, VOLUNTARILY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS LYING CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LABELLE AS INITIATED BY THE CITY OF LABELLE AND THE OWNERS OF THE SUB- JECT PROPERTY REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE PROPERTY IN LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 43 S, RANGE 29 E; PRO- VIDING FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. COPIES OF THE ORDINANCES AND COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BY METES AND BOUNDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE LABELLE CITY HALL. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attor- ney If anyone decides to appeal a decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and for that purposess, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor fl..lr ip.iR ii' PAuW ravs ft J -.--.-- VI A iA ' a New location SThe folks at Riverside Real Estate, Inc., put on a sumptuous feast for their grand opening April 20. Their new location, 45 S. Riverview, just off SR 80 has a beautiful Old South feel to it, welcoming and homey. Marilyn Sears, Margaret Whatley, Judy McClure, Nancy Hen- drickson, Yvonne Doll, Chelo Lopez, Suzanne Sherrod and receptionist Emily Curtis look forward to serving you from their lovely new surroundings. _t Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4, 2006 LHS classmates still By Frieda Bullington In March of 1964, I went to work for Intercounty Telephone and Telegraph Company in Ft. Myers which was United Tele- phone Company, and is now Sprint, As the years came and went I began thinking more and more about old classmates, where they were and how they were doing. As I approached retirement I said to myself, "when I retire I'm going back home to LaBelle and round up my classmates and have a class reunion. My class had never had a reunion. I contacted some of them when I retired in May of 1989. Some classmates including Peggy Barnes Taylor, Frank Powers and Bobby Burchard came to my house in Muse to discuss the coming reunion. That started the ball rolling. We got word out and started calling one, and then the other and having them do the same and then in Feb- ruary of 1990 we had our first reunion at my house. I managed to locate 8 of the 15 graduates of 1953 including James Polk, wife Beverly, Corrine Tillet Palmer, Perry Ballard, wife Jewell, Robert Easterly, wife Lorretta Ballard, Frank Powers, Ronald Hisler, wife Dorothy, Robert Toney, wife Betty, Gene Crawford, wife Linda, Peggy Barnes Taylor, Tommy Taylor, Roy Moon, Aggie Stewart Moon. Ann Reckwerdt Cook, Ora Cook and myself. The second was a bit larger with 50 people. We decided we wanted more of our school mates to join us. So we decided to have everyone that attended LaBelle High School anytime from the I friends over the years ija. Wnernzapco beginning of LHS, up through the 1950s. So I began researching .some more. I called everyone or anyone else I could think of and spread the word. It began to grow more and more each year. We now have some graduates from the 1930s, 1940s 1950s and so on through the early 1960s. Some of the school mates didn't graduate for one reason or anoth- er, or moved away, but we all went to school at one time or another together. It is so good to see each other at least once year, and more often when we can. Along the way, we had some of our teachers including: Edith Mag- ill, math teacher, Irma Delaney, English teacher, Coach Glen Hollingsworth, Bob Williams, PE. teacher, Loren E. O'Neal, Agricul- ture teacher, and Norma Jean Eur- ton, RE. teacher stop by. It is always good to have the teachers here to keep us in line as they did in school!. Each year the reunion grows. The most we've had at one time was about 120 people. I had them all at my house in Muse until I moved to Maple Corner in 2002, and now the last five years have been in the Maple Corner Club House. We just had our 17th reunion on March 11, and we had 89 peo- ple attending. We have lost many teachers and classmates since we started in 1990. We did have two teachers this year, Coach Glen Hollingworth, who coached LHS in 1948-1951. He now lives in N. Ft. Myers with his wife Virginia Wal- dron Hollingsworth, and Norma Jean Eurton, who coached from 1951-52 at LHS and now lives in Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Frieda Bullington From left: Wayland Williams, Coach Glerr Hollingsworth, Carl Howard, June Howard, Perry Ballard and Bobbie Jo Cline. Tennessee. It has been an annual occasion held the second Saturday in March each year and we hope to have many more. We have been so lucky to have "Chef James Polk to cook the meat every year. He seems to cook it to perfection every time. Without him I don't know what we would do. A big thanks to him from us all! Submitted to the Caloosa Belie/Terry Woods Get your motor running' American Legion Riders from Post 130 had a great day April 23 with their poker run. They started off with a leisurely ride around the area picking up poker hands as they went, then everyone zoomed back to the post for some lively motorcycle games and refreshments. Everyone had a great time and raised money for the kids in LaBelle. Chain ownership? Yes, this newspaper is part of a "chain." But this "chain" is unlike any other. We are owned by a journalistic trust. All after-tax profits are invested in our mission of community service through good local journalism. Staffing is local, and we seek out people who care about the community and want to stay here. How are we doing? Let us know by mailing feed- back@newszap.com or call your editor. ..AIL. - C4,r oo * ;USA J Pi3 ftw4L" q*.t i ..M CIW"BkLLE Alive, Immt ajqm l aggmjp d Fiblolliy tot" S ite rehaca 15 "Qwuyui I OFur V Y *Y ,~ CALOOSA BELLE Delivering Western Hendry County's News Since 1922 Reason 24 to join Suncoast. Payday loans THAT WON'T TAKE YOUR PAYCHECK. *f( Some traditional payday CU Payday Loan has an annual lenders charge an annual percentage rate of more than S'. percentage rate that will .1 1 1 a14 ,4- -- '----- . I \ ,,--.-' not exceed 18%. It fi 26 27 28 29 g 2 V gives you the money Is I* _4 - _L . 300%. That's beyond excessive. If you had the money to throw away on extremely high interest rates, you wouldn't need a payday loan. Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union is not for-profit, so our goal is to actually save you money, and help you break the payday loan cycle. Suncoast's you need to make ends meet until payday without costing Who's eligible to join Suncoast? IF YOU LIVE IN HENRY COUNTY, YOU'RE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP ATSURCOAST.' PLUS, ANYONE WHO WORKS, WORSHIPS OR ATTENDS SCHOOL HERE CAN JOIN, IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS CAN JOIN TOO. you your paycheck. To find out more about Suncoast, call us at 800-999-5887 or visit us online at joinsuncoast.org. -i i;i 1 :Y . '~: ,,g i '~'"~ T~? '-i-. ' r NCUA n EN BEDROOM DINING 800M SUITES SUITES . ...... .. .. -- --- LIVINGROOM 0 ODDS SUITES 8 ENDS Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union WHERE SMART PEOPLE KEEP THEIR MONEY. www.joinsuncoast.org *U nrtpirrd go~, n~nwn pIhot IDt, rrqI rD d Class of 1953 From left front: Robert Toney, Edwina Sum- merall, middle row, Perry Ballard, Ann Cook, Corrine Palmer, Frieda Bullington, Peggy Taylor, back row, Frank Powers, Ronald Hisler and James Polk. 14 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4,2006 Las Noticias en Espanol Tres personas murieron TLes victims perdieron sus vidas en un choque de trafico esta sem- ana pasada por la Calle 80 en Alva. El choque ocurrio a las 12:37 pm el Domingo 23 de abril. De acuerdo con las declaraciones de los patrulleros Luis Miguel Compos y Roberto Compos ambos de edades desconocidas murieron en la esce- na del accident. Un terceravictima, Maria Montero murio el Lunes en el hospital Memorial. El chofer del vehiculo y cuatro pasajeros fueron hospitalizados, un infante de seis meses fue dado de alta. Las victims Vivian en La Calle Betty de La Belle. El report afirma que Robert A Caseyde edad 18y resident en alva se encontraba viajando en su carro Saturno 2000 en el carril norte de La Calle Styles para ir hacia la 80 en una luz roja intermitente. Pedro Azuara de edad 28 estaba manejando una trocaFord 2001 en elcarril este de la 80. El vehiculo de Casey entro a la intersection sin hacer el alto obliga- torio de la luz roja intermitente y le pego al carro de Azuara en el lado dercho, Azuara perdio el control de la troca que se movio hacia el carril sur dando vueltas sobre si mismo dosveces. Azura sufrio heridas graves, solamenteAlejandro Ramirez lenia puesto el cinturon de seguridad a la hora del choque. Jesus Dominguez vy Joahana Dominguez tambien sufrieron heridas series. Casey no sufrio ninguna herida Todos los perjudicados fueron transportados al hospital.El choque ocurrio en una section de la 80 que se abrio recientemente al trafico. El alcohol no fue un factor en el acci- dente. Los patrulleros continuan investigando. Arrestos Joe Wahoo fue encontardo cul- pable del delito asalto sexual y sen- tenciado a servir 10 anos de prison y tres anos de aprobacion. Oscar Reyna fue encontrado culpable de cinco delitos en los que estuvo involucrado en robos de negocios. Fue sentenciado a 5 anos de prison. Sefrino Moreno Gomez fue encontrado culpable del delito de asalto sexual. Joven herido Un hombre esta en custodia por la coneccion de invasion de propiedad privada y atacar a un joven. La oficina del Alguacil recibio un report acerca de las 4:47 a.m. el lunes 24 de abril de que habia una invasion de propiedad privada en en La Avenida Chickasaw al norte de La Belle. Cuando los oficiales lle- garon se dieron cuenta que dos hombres se habian metido a la resi- dencia.sin permiso, cuando el joven que estaba en la casa pidio a los hombres que se fueran uno de ellos identificado como Sergio Luna, agarro un cuchillo de la cocina y corto al joven en el cuello, robo su carteraydespues se fue. Los Oficiales localizaron a Luna en La Avenida Swanee 1429 y lo arrestaron por el delito de robo y asalto agravado.La victim fue tratada por el personal de Emer- gencias en el lugar de la escena. Caloosa Belle/Donna Meister On the road again Concerned friends of Lois James contacted LaBelle Ace Hardware Store Manager Chuck Swift and asked if he could help out with a need. Chuck was more than happy to oblige. Lois James, who rides her bike everywhere throughout town, was the happy recipient of a shiny new, baby blue, Schwinn Ladies Cruiser, complete with a new basket! Hometown folks, just helping hometown folks. Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Fran Koebert Ortona celebrates Easter with Egg Hunt The Ortona Community Association celebrated the Easter Holidays with a children's egg hunt at Larry Luckey Indi- an Mound Park. Twenty-one children and ten adults, plus four volunteer helpers, enjoyed the festivities that Includ- ed the egg hunt, games, prizes and refreshments. Prizes were hidden in special eggs. Taylor Kirkland, Samantha King and Nickolaus Pasch won the decorated Easter Bas- kets. Prizes were also awarded in each age category, as well as for the most and least eggs found. De Mitchell, children's activities volunteer director commented, "I want to be sure all children have fun and leave with a prize of some sort." Other winners included Rodney and Kena Billings, Alohs Deleon, Darcie McRoy, Kimberly Mitchell, Haley Rogers, Bryce Tanner and Joslyn West. Burson-Weathers aReal Estate Company would like to welcome s their two newest " agents; Robin Biddison and Matt Fleming. / Both Robin and Matt are quite familiar with Hendry and Glades County and are ready and willing to work for you. Please consider calling Robin or Matt for all your Real Estate needs. Burson-Weathers Real Estate Company is committed to customer satisfaction and pro- fessionalism. Our people are our greatest strength. We love and enjoy what we do and we will do everything within our power to provide you, the public, with the highest level of customer service there is available. Here at Burson-Weathers Real Estate Company we are dedicated to Real Estate and your Real Estate needs. Please feel free to call us when you are ready for your next move, investment or commercial venture. LaBelle 863-675-0000 Toll Free 888-332-3345 Amanda George Boots and Fred Burson-Weathers Real Estate Company Call 863-675-0000 Toll-Free 888-332-3345 Visit our website at: www.burson-weathers.com Offices in Alva and Downtown Fort Myers Ramsey Kristi Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4,2006 10 IE 21i7 ID00llD E AII II S TO( ~tr.~'Lrt-~ct.4~Airers '~rsp~os~w ~ Roomy 7 Passenger, V-6, Auto Air, Power Windows & Locks, Tilt, Cruise, CD and More. Balance Of Warranty Was $17,380 SALE $14,420* SFour Wheel Drive Laredo EEquipped With Power Windows & a Locks Tilt, Cruise, CD. Low Miles , & Balance OF Factory Warranty. Was $21,500 SALE $19,550* Outstanding Value On This [ Loaded Car. Great Styling And Economical, Too. Automatic, Air, Power Goodies, Balance Of Warranty Was $16,410 SALE $13,920* III I r______________ STK# LW1738 Nice Roomy 5 Passenger Mid- Size Car With All The Power Options. Economical 4 Cylinder Engine. Balance Of Warranty. Was $1-3,825 SALE$1i2,900* Very Affordable Four Wheel Drive. 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Toll Free 1-888-200-1703 PI I I I Title I FeesII I Gd T I I 0 Al V l A r ._ . -a 33 ...__...~._-~"Y -r __~_~ - I, PrcsPlsTxTg Tte&Fes al ~odTr ay1,206 llVhclsAalal t ieOfPes rar:' il:i `' I ' `'` '' .; ct.,is.:, ..... *l I WASA wrtl I A. - 16 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4,2006 'The Ranch' tells Hilliard By Donna Storter Review of 'The Ranch' Hilliard Brothers of Florida" by Joe Marlin Hilliard with Barbara Oehlbeck. Succinctly stated, Hilliard Brothers of Florida's creation of its mega-enterprise agricultural empire was based on three things: character, intelligence, and oppor- tunity. Those words were used by an agricultural corporate officer recounting his 45-year association with the Hilliards as told in "The Ranch"; the integrity of those traits is carried on now in a third Hilliard generation. "The Ranch" is rich in history, not only of a great family, but of cattle ranching and multiple farm- ing industries covering a span of nearly a century. From Mr. Hilliard's recount of his grandfa- Sther's move from Fort Basinger to Forn Myers in April 1906, all the way through to more than 75 narra- tions of his professional associates, -employees, friends and family, '"The Ranch" is much more than just a historical chronicle. Its testi- mony of true Florida pioneering spirit vibrantly brings to life leg- ends of people, places and times; and events that will never be dupli- cated. Pioneer ranchers acquiring close to a hundred square miles of land- mostly in Hendry County, Florida, brothers Joe Alexander Hilliard and Marlin W. Hilliard were "conservative environmen- talists" long before that phrase was coined. Innovative, setting high standards of excellence in their own personal principles and work ethics, both men, highly intelligent with innate and diverse business acumen, left a monumental legacy of dedication and ingenuity. Son/nephew Joe Marlin Hilliard has excelled in amplifying those characteristics and with much hard work has expanded the estate to the status of 27 corporate entities with properties and inter- ests in more than four states. .Yet the down-to-earth realness of these three men is so evident in the witness of their peers who include friends, neighbors, employees (including former) pilots, farmers, partners, legislators, accountants, lawyers and family doctors. . "The Ranch" is embellished chronologically in over 400 hun- dred photographs, many in full color depicting the natural beauty of Hopedelagee, Dinner Island, Gun-Shy and the entire ranch and farming operations: dated from 1918 through 2004 you will find rodeo bulls, cane fields, farming equipment, cattle round-ups, -cit- rus, wine and gun collections, family, friends hunting and party- ing, trophy mounts of deer and elk, political figures, showcase man- sions, cowpens and miles of fences, wild game and animals enjoying the yet unspoiled beauty of Hilliard's Ranch. Evident from his youth, the handsome face of Joe Marlin Hilliard depicts inten- sive intelligence. The photo collec- tion alone affords reflection of a unique part of Florida few every see. Mr. Hilliard's choice of writing with author Barbara Oehlbeck proved wise as she related and transcribed dozens of interviews with folks more than willing to expound on their relationship with the Hilliards. The dominant theme was respect and appreciation. Mrs. Oehlbeck captured the personality of each story-teller, even to making their conversations come alive using phonetic spelling of their speech vernacular. Stories of rounding up cattle with Jeeps, eradicating screw-worms and deer ticks, 50-cents an acre land purchases, tragic losses, letters of loyalty, 18 miles of canal digging and more too numerous to list, all will engage the reader's interest. Joe Marlin Hilliard is well known, admired, respected and influential in wide political circles across all party affiliations. Local, state and national elected officials are included in the interviews, Is' story which comprise much of the nar- ration of "The Ranch." He is (almost singly) responsi- ble for the innovation of sugar cane harvesting when he thought "outside the box" and went to Aus- tralia for machinery, operators and machinists who under his direc- tion forever changed the econom- ics and terrain of the sugar cane industry. His creative adaptation of equipment allows cultivation of cane on sandlands in addition to mucklands and eliminated the expense of importing and housing foreign laborers to harvest cane. With his beautiful wife Barbara, Joe Marlin has earned a reputation of, extreme generosity. The family tradition of "working hard" and "giving back" has been instilled in a third generation Hilliards: Joe Marlin Hilliard II, Mary Beth Hilliard Carroll and Bryan Reed Hilliard, all three of whom are engaged in full participation in Hilliard Brothers of Florida. Whether or not you have ever lived or worked on a ranch you will be intrigued, educated and entertained and you will want to thank Joe Marlin Hilliard for pro- ducing "The Ranch." And you'll wish you could go back in time and visit Marlin and Joe A. The book is available from the Hilliards by calling 863.983.2481. months to realize Tommy is a cat and not a rat. Peanut is S Ca a Be, P.O. Bx L . Z 'working hours. We need your name, phone number (in case we have any questions), pets name, age, breed of, Submittpet and a caption. We are looking for something silly, funngs Peanut takes ride on Tommy Peanusual or thought provoking. Sorry, we are noung at fojust looking for a really cute Tomanimal photo is a cat and indefinitely noth-is owing cruel or harmfuidings. No pictures printed on your home computeo for consideration for publication in the Caloosaccepted. resolution to: Donna Meister at cbnewsrm@strato.net, or working hours. We need your name, phone number (in case we have any questions), pets name, age, breed of Submittpet and a caption. We are looking for something silly, funngs Peanusual or though Rat Terprovoking. Sorry, we are noung at fojust lomonths tor a reallyize Tommy is a cat and not a definitely noth- is ngphoto fcruelor consideration for pictures printed on yourin the Caloosaome resolmputioer can beto: Donna Meiaccepted.r at cbnewsrm@strato.net, or " computer can be accepted.. 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"Wh-n-younl ne ei . Call 862-675-2541 - or mail us at cbelle@strato.net to place your ad! 'if I .I I I I Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4,2006 17 LHS reinvents the Spring Arts Festival By Kelle Greenleaf LaBelle High School Band Director and SAPF2006 organizer The Spring Arts Festival, a LaBelle tradition for many years, has come back to town. LaBelle High School hosted the Spring Arts Festival, April 24th from 6 to 8 p.m. A successful showing of student art, solo and duet musi- cal performances, and the LHS Concert Band entertained audi- ence members in attendance. 1 LaBelle High School, LaBelle Middle School, and Upthegrove Elementary school artists showed off their incredible art- S work, including painting, pencil sketches, and some sculpture. LMS and LHS featured soloists: Alexa Pena- flute, Chandler Brid- well-trumpet, Shamus Samerdyke- alto sax, Conner Conderre- xylophone, Kellie Laylor-flute, Amber Greer-flute, Nick Proverbs-tuba,duetists: Cathy.McVay and Tyler Lewis- bass drum and snare drum. SStudent artists were awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for the age groups K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Teachers Pat Swope- Upthe- grove Elementary School, Amy Tovar- LaBelle Middle School, Pam Crockett-LaBelle Middle School, CraigiSusa-LaBelle High School, and Jim Foutch- LaBelle High School should be com- mended for their hard work and dedication to ,the instruction.of LaBelle youth in music and art.' Thank you for your hard work in making this Spring Arts Festival possible. We all look forward to reviving the Arts Festival tradi- tion. Please join us next year. Student art awards were given for first, second and third places. For the K-5 grades, Hon- orable Mention: Kaira Foitunel- Mejia, third Place: Janasia Beard, second Place: Brandon Conley, first Place: Cory Taylor. For 6-8 grades, Honorable Men- tion: Kaylee Burke, third Place: Emily Leon, second Place: Anna Pena, first Place: Harmony Keat- ing. For 9-12 grades, Honorable Mention: Elisabeth, third Place: Lips, second Place: David Phillips, first Place: Yellow Jack- et Rocker. Glades at a glimpse OCA plans open meeting Ortona Community Associa- tion's Board of Directors has an open meeting scheduled-contact Franwayrn@aol.com for more information. Teach kids chess, checkers Would you like to help teach kids .to play chess and checkers? Help plan tournaments? If you (or any- one you know) are willing, please contact the OCA which has dedicat- ed funds sponsoring this program. Glades EDC needs members The Glades Economic Develop- ment Council seeking members (or renewals) as well as support for the Main Street Moore Haven proj- ect. Contact Tracy Whirls at twhirls@gladescountyedc.com or let me know if you'd like member- ship applications. Almanacs Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Kelle Greenleaf Amber Greer, left, a junior at LaBelle High School and flutist, went to the Florida Band Master's State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Monday, April 10th at Northeast High School in Fort Lauderdale. She was accompanied on piano by fellow band member and clarinetist, Anna Martinson. Amber per- formed Vivaldi's Concerto for piccolo and received an Excel- lent rating for her performance. Congratulations to Amber on her rating and her third straight performance at the annual State Solo and Ensemble Festival. Help plan Project Graduation SProject Graduation has two more meetings Monday, May 8, and Monday, May 15, in the LaBelle High School libran, at 7 p.m. Please help plan this all nighl party' for seniors. OCA officers elected The Ortona Community Associ- ation elected officers and directors at its April 12 membership meet- ing. OCA officers are: president, Hugo Geistman; vice president, Larry Luckey; secretary, Marge Vanderbent; treasurer, Joyce Schofield; directors, Dorinda Canm- pos and Marie Kussman. Fran Way is immediate past president. The new board will meet in May for ori- entation and to plan the year's activities. The meeting date will be announced and all OCA members are cordially invited to attend. Sign up for Rainbow trails The Hope Hospice Rainbow Trails Camp for.bereaved children helps children ages 6-16 who have had someone significant in their life die in the past year. They attend the camp at no cost, June 2-1. Registration is now open. For more information, call (239) 985- 7792 or800-835-1673, or get an appli- cationatwww.hopehospice.org. or e-mail us at cbelle@strato.net to place your ad! ,,4t&e ad $'eloc0 Marine, Inc. 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(239)567-1089 FIRST APPRAISAL Assistant Office Manager Must be experienced in Out- look and Word & Speak both English/Spanish w/excellent personal references. Email: firstappraisalOl @earthlink.net or fax resume 863-675-1005 HELP WANTED Earn Extra In- come assembling CD cases from any location. Start Im- mediately No experience necessary. (800)405-7619 Ext 425 www.easywork- greatpay.com. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Full/Time Welders & Painters Experienced Only Apply. Call Mike (863)675-3424. NOW HIRING FOR 2006 POSTAL JOBS $18/hour Starting, Avg. Pay $57K/year Federal Benefits, Paid Train- ing and Vacations No Experi- ence Needed! (800)584-1775 Ref #P4901 Emlymn Full Tim Drug Free Work Place Class A CDL. Excellent Benefits & Pay 401 K, Paid Vacation, Paid Insurance & Bonuses. Apply at: 5701 Ft. Denaud Road Gulfcoast Citrus Harvesting, Inc. or call 863-675-4410 In-Store Demonstrators, Product Samplers, and Coor- dinators Neededl Experience Preferred. $9-$11 per hour. lnfo@facetlmepromo.com. Download an Application from: http://www.facetime- promo.com. How do you find a Job In today's competitive market? In the employ- ment section of the clas- shfleds Job Crafters, Inc. NOW HIR- INGIII First Class Shipyard Trades: Pipe Fitters, Structu- ral Fitters, Structural Weld- ers. Work In FL, AL Over Time + Per Diem UP TO $23./hour. Toll-Free: 800)371-7504 Phone: 251)433-1270 Fax: 251)433-0018. When you want something sold, advertIse In the 9128lsLmf Emiplymn Full Tim Eimpomn Full Tim UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Research Center, Immokalee, FL. Agricultural Assistant. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Valid driver license and willingness to obtain pesticide applicator license preferred. Safely operate and maintain tractors, sprayers, and various other farm machinery and implements to perform land preparation, planting, cultivation, spraying, har- vesting and related operations on citrus, vegeta- bles and other crops in held experiments Min. $10.00/hr. Apply by May 12, 2006 on-line at www.hr.ufl.edu Job Search & Apply (Search TEAM positions in person at 2686 SR 29 N., Immokalee, FL or call Kris Sytsma at 239-658- 3400. EEO employer., ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants-L2 (#64031030) Provides administrative support for the Hendry & Glades County Health Department Director; self starter with excellent secretarial/administrative skills; must have ability to multi-task & use a variety of computer software (i.e., word, excel, power point, etc.) Background screening/fingerprinting required. EEO/AA. Apply on line: ht(ps:/tpeoplefirst.myflorida.com or Call Lynn @ 863-674-4041 x115 for more details ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST Immediate position available for Statewide Child Care Agency with office in Immokalee. Previous Data Entry and Accounts Payable experience re- quired. Must be detail oriented and possess good organizational skills. Submit application or resume by May 8, 2006 Attn: RCMA Anita Partida, Accounts Payable Supervisor, 402 West Main St., Immokalee, FL 34142. RCMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age or national origin, religion, or disabilities. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK BRIGHTON RESERVATION High School Diploma or GED minimum one (1) year exp. Accounting exp., invoices/ purchase orders, knowledge of MS Excel & Word. Excellent phone & Customer service skills. Data entry exp. Fax resume or application to: S(954)967-3477 Must have advanced knowledge to troubleshoot, make minor & major repairs to wiring, motors, elec- trical components, panels and equipment and PM throughout various departments in the plant. Basic math and reading skills. Available to work extended shift and days. Medical/dental/vision, 401K, holi- days, vacation, sick, other benefits available. Apply in person at 6007 S. Hwy 29, LaBelle, FL (863-675- 0336 ext/ 3538 A. Duda & Sons, Inc. Citrus Belle is EOE/Drug Free Workplace compliant Day & night shift positions available. Use lab instrumentation to conduct tests & inspections of manufacturing product. Collect, handle, store and retrieve samples. Input data into computer. Strong English speaking & reading skills. Medical/dental/vision, 401K, holidays, vacation, sick leave, other benefits available. Apply in per- son at 6007 South Highway 29, LaBelle, FL. (863) 675-0336 ext. 3512 mE l~ucion l~utios 005 :t7~ ..,.I ~ i. r 4 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4, 2006 iEmpaom Full Time Okeechobee The Okeechobee News is seeking a full time Outside Sales Consultant. The right applicant will: Be enthusiastic Be inquisitive Be service oriented Be highly motivated Be a self-managed individual Be well organized Preferably have previous sales experience Be a good team player Be able to handle pressure Have computer skills The Okeechobee News offers: Potential for advancement A unique work environment where employees are trusted and empowered Competitive pay and benefits Life and Disability Insurance 401(K) Retirenrent Plan Generous time off program The Okiechobee News Is An Equal Opportunity Employer MANAGEMENT -lImmediate 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 literaetyplease call: 863-983-4224 or mail your resurie in confidence to: Pauline Alvarez Southern Management Corporation 1014 W. Sugarland Hwy. Clewiston, FL 33440 Multi-county citrus operation is seeking an experienced mechanic for Charlotte County location. Must have tools, valid Class B Florida drivers license, and experience with farm/grove equipment diese engines and hydraulics a plus. We offer excellent working conditions, competitive wages and full benefits program. Applicants may call for appointment or apply in person at: PLUMBER Brighton Reservation HS diploma/GED. Valid FL Drivers License. 3-5 yrs. plumbing experience. Able to lift 50+ lbs. Fax resume to: (954)967-3477. 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 DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEM ANALYST Network & Computer Systems Administrators -12 (#64031030) Information Technology position working with LAN & WAN; self starter; responsible for trouble shooting, assisting all level of users, ability to maintain variety of complex computer systems, ability to use a variety of computer, software (i.e., Microsoft Office, organizational applications, etc.); MCSA/MCP/A+ certifications preferred. Background screening/ fingerprinting required. EEO/AA. Apply on line: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com or Call Lynn @ 863-674-4041 x 115 formore details amalye wFull Time 10 L, i or 1 (fIr fl i. I L 4 l.I1\ C ,ri 111 Suppon& Full Time- F Ik w .ih I i, ep. Radlogik Tedinolo ARRT re Aih i FL Icer,,e F: Maimmnoi.phF Full ime- CTTR (8 30 a m. 5 p.m. or AAR r 'e~ oVl iJ a FL Li iLc 2 ,.u, I r': :lll ,.-'i indep',ide.n| RildlL Per dim- H Muw h I ,l w ,. h.0:..p,jl or thot iinwii11 j :arFe *jn Full Ume/~ir dicm- Prei e.,p if, Fp lie ,i i'j ci up pi.r. h.:w. u m' .'jlj .. .jlic Part tme- l u .p ,N E'. r c.. ,c ic u I'uf ,1lCl'll I'] 1 T-31 n il.'l 3 B, rl 4 . Full Time/Per Muqi have vsald FL Full time- CCU Valid Fli:.,,da licenre j.', ACLS years of CCU skill competence exp. nec Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fa Drug Free Wo. Charlotte County seeking individu building a rewarding and citrus industry. N with farm/grov irrigation and pun Should be able to We provide a good wo competitive wages an Applicants may cal or apply in CLERK SP (Office Clerks, (#6408 Front desk clerical County Health Departi medical records & corn helpful; Bilingual Engli Background screening/ EEO/AA. A https://peoplefirst CallAlina @863 for more Appraiser Appn This position requires in! properties, such as phy structural elements tha buildings and any extra The salary range is $18, benefits after 90 day pri right individu Please stop by the Hen Appraisers Office in the for an applic OFFICE HELP/SECRETARY NEEDED: For busy Sod & Landscaping Business In LaBelle. Good Communication & Computer skills a must. B-Lingual a plus, but not required. Send resume to: 2696 Howard Road, LaBelle FL 33935 t PIPE LAYERS EXPERIENCED LABORERS & FORM CARPENTERS Familiar w/pump stations. Mechanically Inclined. Construction knowledge. Must Be Dependable & willing to work. Drug Free WorkPlace Site Location: 1200 S. Olympia Street in Clewiston Call Scott Lucius (954)296-6216 HELP W BUILDING INSPECTOR- Must h censed contractor. MECHANIC I- Basic mechanic ki automotive service worker or r MECHANIC II- Graduate from an diesel mechanics, three years I Both Mechanic positions require Must have a High School Diplo Clewiston. SIDEWALK & BRIDGE FOREMA Bridge. Clean driving record. I drivers license, High School DI ence In concrete construction structlon plans, measurements supervision and other related e 160 and $36,400 annually dep GIS COORDINATOR- Forthe LaB lor of Science from an accredit computer science, geography, erable exeriencn the use of teams or 8 yrs equivalent expedr The positions are full time with m sick and vacation leave. These positions will be open unti Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Board employment for a six week Sur tons available are for one Prog Program Director, and several ( must be submitted by Friday, M Job description & applications ci Office in Clewiston and the Cou Department. Vet. PRef. EEO. Drug Free. 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Phone: 1-800-218-0007 The Seminole Casino is a Drug-free W an be obtained in the Satellite irthouse in LaBelle in the HR cants needing assistance in 0S1 MEl 01 contactthe Hendry County Licen nt" : Licensed Practical Nurse PThyerdlem) The Seminole Tribe of Florida has an SoEGISTED NURSE opening for an LPN at our Health S.,1 Ira i,.: ... bd Clinic at our Big Cypress Reservation. gsuMamoraphaer Provide ambulatory Nursing services, .illih, iui, IoQA ,inl d,& Phone triage, Administer meds, .9 ,lo, ",:', therapeutic treatments & diagnostic lo30m o 7 p m.) testing. Assist w/transport. Home rE o pid. Muai pF.:;i.i '.cjei visits. Active FL LPN lie. required. 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Furs 615 ,720 to $24,960 with full Health 8 Reducing obation. We will train the _3 Hn Equipmen t 620/ al for the job. s, supplies 625 COMPUTER SERVICE Household Items 630 idry Country Property trouble shooting, set-up, Jewelry 635 court houC o up-grades, systems built, Lamps/Lights 640 Court house 3rfloor tutoring. Win.95, 98, Luggage. 645 action today. 2000. ME, XR licensed. MedIcal Items 650 Call Gary 863-675-7925 Miuesllaneous 655 THERPTMual WATIne trunments 660 THERAPISTS WANTED- LI- Off'91 Office Supplien/ ' CENSED SLPS In Miami- Equipment 665ice supplies/ UrO^- ^d"- 4 UU.^,-,^.'.s gEqupmpnt 665s I' 5. 5. 0. 5. r 5. 0. 8 .0 0 2 1 2 fe S ity Io ni or I1 BED Twin size. Mattress, box DIAMOND RING- 1/2 ct, spring, metal frame. Like w/surrounding diamonds, new. $75 (863)675-4076 $500 (863)675-7105 or BEDROOM SET Full size. (863)673-5023 Mattress set, bookcase LOOP EARRINGS: 14 Kt., Sol- headboard, 2 night stands. id Gold. Custom made. 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Buy Direct From Manufactur- er. 20 colors in stock with all Accessories. Quick turn Deer Planter Trio plan around! Delivery Available Toll Free (888)393-0335. (No. 745) $9.95 ROOF SHINGLES- 10 packs, Animal Planters Package $150. will separate. Animal Planters Package (863)467-1120 3 plans incl. 745 STORM WINDOW PANELS, 3 plans 745 24 gage: (4 33", (6)34", (No. C103) $21.95 12) 40", (1 69". Like new. 100 for all. (863)946-1692 Catalog (pictures hundreds WINDOWS (6) aluminum crank outs 29.5W x 52"L of projects) .. $2.00 with screen. $25 - (863)763-1997 Please add $3.00 s&h 1 (except catalog-only orders) BABY CRIB- Brand new, no mattress. $40, To order, circle item(s), clip (863)675-7105 (863)675-7105 and send with check to: U-Bild, 15241 Stagg St., SCRUBS- 15 top, Some pants Size small $50. Van Nuys, CA 91405. (863)697-8084 Please be sure to include I =your name, address, and the ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR COLLECTION: Approx. 44 yrs. name of this newspaper. old. Rare Items. $1000 al/or best ofer. 863-8243358or Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery. - I Or call (800) 82-U-BILD HP Compaq Presarlo Win. u-bild.com XP, 17" monitor, keyboard, mouse & speakers. Exc. Money Back Guarantee cond. $375 (863)763-6342 20 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 4, 2006 Ieubi Notice I Puli Notice RED NOSE PIT PUPS- With papers 8wks old. Ready to go to good homes. $400. (863)801-1236 SOCIETY FINCH- Brown & white Good foster parents. $18 (863)357-3639 SOLAR PANELS- 7, large, Make your own heating pool system $175. or will separ- ate (239)394-7005 5ITMIM1ffirrlm REEL- Penn 4400 SS Open face reel. Like new. $40. (863)635-3382 CAR AMPLIFIER Kenwood, 900 watt max: $120 (863)824-0776 JL AUDIO 5.25 COMPONENT SYSTEM, Brand new, Model VR525CS. $225 (239)340-1369 SUBWOOFER 15" MA Audio in sealed or ported box. $120 (863)824-0776 -- rne ImN TRUSSED ANTENNA- 70 ft, 10 ft sections, with base, mast & hardware. $400. or best offer. (863)675-4201 COLEMAN POWERMATE GENERATOR 5-6,000 watt surge. used 1 week, $500 (863)692-222 ,' DRILL, Cordless, Black & Decker, 18 volt. New in box Paid $89, Asking $49. (863)675-0104 GENERATOR- Coleman Pow- ermale. 2500w, 5hp Briggs & tiraion eng New condi- Iron $200 (863176.3-1501 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)6;740416 JACK To pull engines, good condition. $80 (239)657-4348 Immokalee TOOL BOX- aluminum, full size, low profile, $75 (863)674-0416 VARIOUS ASSORTMENT OF TOOLS- Hand tools, Ladder, Yard tools & morel Take all for $150. (863)635-0474 NEW COIN COLLECTOR want- ing to add to my 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 Windzone 3. (863)675-3665 Wanted: Slide In Pickup Camper, (863)234-9595 Agriculture Christmas Trees 745 Farm Equipment 805 Farm Feed/Products 810 Farm Miscellaneous 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 'Farm TRACTOR- Ferguson, 1951, exc cond., w/new bush hog, $4500 or best offer, (863)763-3679/697-3108 U PICK PEAS Hwy. 29 South to 82 West to Church Road.Turri North. U Pick $20. We Pick $25. 239-250-1773 or 270-4425 Opening May 6th 7am-6pm APHA PAINT MARE 6 yrs. Experienced rider only. Sweet & pretty. $1500 (863)258-3838 BAY MARE 8 yrs. old. Thor- oughbred, rides good, up to date on shots, loads, clips, $2500 neg, (863)509.3446 The most important 20 minutes of your day is the time spent reading with your child from birth to age nine. HORSE, 8 yrs. old. Gelding Good horse, great w/kids. Moving must sell. $2000 or best offer. (239)633-3649 QUARTER HORSE REG PINTO GELDING- 14yrs old, 15.2, great disposition, gentle, kid safe $1800(863)763-4257 REG. APP. GELDING 14yrs. Kid safe but also a good ride for beginner to adv. adult. $1500 (863)638-4006 SADDLE, 15", tan roughout, new rawhide stirrups & new WeaverSmartCinch. $200 (772)263-1178 CHAIN LINK FENCING 265' of 5' fencing, (2).6' gates, some poles. $100 Must take all. (863)357-6315 CHAIN LINK FENCING 75ft. of 4ft. w/ (2) 3ft. gates and approx. 12 poles. $100 must take all. (863)634-0465 RIDING LAWN MOWER - Craftsman LT.1000. 42" cut. About 6mos. old. Asking $750. (863)697-3212 RIDING MOWER- 6 mos old, asking $800 (863)467-6030 SNAPPER 30"- rear engine, $600 (863)517-2077 La- Belle 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 LaBelle, 1 Bdrm. apt. for rent in the city. Single occupancy. Located on Hall St. (239)370-8532 LaBelle, 2 br Apt. 1 full ba. W/River patio. Completely furnished w/washer & dryer. 1 yr lease, No children or pets please. $1000. mo., 1st & last required to move in. non-smoking 239-337-7514 New Industrial Bldg. 4000sf, 750sf office, 2500sf fenced yard, 2T hoist, 15ft doors, 480v, $2975/month LaBelle 239-822-5955 Pioneer Plantation; looking for peace and quiet? 3BR/2BA home situated on approx. 5 ac. Screened porch, and operr deck. New paint and tile floors. Large workshop and private pond. $900/m. Call Eric at Century 21 Sunbelt Real~, Inc. 863/675-1616 HOUSE FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 BA Downtown LaBelle, $795 mo. Broker/Owner Call 863-675-3433 or 954-975-6270. or Email: palmaire(bellsouth.net. PORT LaBelle, Very nice, 3 BR/2BA, Central Heat/AC, gar- age, NO PETS. Ref's & Lease. $850 mo. + $850 sec. (863)675-2392 Real Estate I I I . Commercial Property Sale 1010 Condos/ Townhoues Sale1015 Famn *- Sale 1020 Houses Sale 1025 Hunting Property 1030 Investment Property Sale 1035 Land Sale 1040 Lots Sale 1045 Open Home 1050 Out of State - Property- Sale 1065. Property Inepectioni 060 Real Estate Wanted1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 Operating Auto & Truck Re- pair Shop, w/equipment & living quarters, $70,000. (863)612-9893 Well Established Bridal/Eve- ning Wear. Central Florida: Local & International clients, Growing 17-20% year. $595,000 + Inventory. Nets $300K Financing available. See pictures at www.florlda- capital.com Agent (941)924-2378. 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 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 $3,499,000. 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 Lafayette County #41969 $150,000. Business for sale in Madison County #48870 $625,000. PLUS MANY MORE.... PORT LaBelle: Unit 4 Move In Todayl - Newly renovated, near schls., Large yards, New S/S Appl. 4/2 @$175,000.or 3/1-@ $142,000. Call owner: 863-673-5071 cshdz_04@earthlink.net -Riverfront Home :LaBelle Iocl/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 Shoreside Realty & Mortgage, Inc. Please stop by 450 Hwy 80 W. 863-674-0101 239-694-6664 Jim Wiersma Lic Broker GEORGEOUS 2 ACRE CORNER LOT IN THE COUNTRY. THIS 3/2 MAN- UFACTURED HOME TOO MANY EXTRAS TO LIST, THIS ONE WON'T LAST AT $215,900. GREAT PLACE IN THE COUNTRY THIS 4/2 MAN- UFACTURED HOME ON 6+OR- ACRES A GREAT BUYAT $329,900 3/2 HOME IN ORTONA A GREAT PLACE IN THE COUNTRY $249,900. 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, Whitetal, Fallow-Guaranteed hunting license $5.00; Sea- son 8/25/06-3/31/07. We have a No-Game-No Pay policy. Book nowl Days (314)209-9800; Evenings (314)293-0610. Free Video and rochure. FL LAND BARGAINS, Opportu- nities to own your own farm, ranch woodland or lakefront homestead. Old Florida at Its best Still affordable! Call (866)352-2249 or www.fllandbargalns.com. "Location, Location, Loca- tion" Time to Buy. INVES- TORS & BUILDERS, Great Buildable Lots For Sale In one of Florida's Fastest Growing Areas Fort Myers. (888)558-0032. LaBelle Double Lot w/Mobile Home. 863-599-0441 Port LaBelle Lot, .25 acre, in growing area, close to schools, $46,000 neg. Call Chris (863)673-5071 LOTS FOR SALE Starling at $35,000. Quiet.63 + acres on private 2+ acres Deep lake. Near Lake Okeechobee access Lakeport, FL 863-946-0307 ASHEVILLE, NC AREA HOME- SITES Sneak preview of Phase II on now. Just 25 miles from Asheville. Over 4 miles of crystal clear river- front. Incredible mountain views. Riverwalk, custom lodge, nature trails. Call (866)292-5762. BANK FORECLOSURES! Homes from $10,0001 1-3 bedroom available HUD, Re- pos, REO, etc. These homes must sell! For listings call (800)425-1620 ext.4237. COASTAL GEORGIA. Land for sale by owner. Private golf community designed by Fred Couples / Davis Love. Mari- na/Tennis/Pool/Fitness. Jeckyll/ St Simons Island $119,900 Call (315)529-1277. GEORGIA BLAIRSVILLE IN THE NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS. Land, Homes, Commercial & Investment. Lakefront and Lakeview Properties Nestled in the hills of Tennessee on the shores of pristine Norris Lake. Call Lakeside Realty at (423)626-5820 Or visit www.lakesiderealty-tn.com. Large Mtn. Land Bargains, High Elevation. Adjoins Pris- tine State Forest, 20+ AC to 350 AC. Sweeping Mtn. Views, Streams, www.live- inwv.com. Mountain Property! Interested in buying property In the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC? Call Active Realty today at (800)979-5556 or visit our website at www.ActiveReal- tyNC.com. 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.exitmurphycom, NC Mountain Property for LessI Breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway, New River, Stone Mountain, Golf Cours- es and quaint shops of Spar- ta. www.scenlcrealty,com 877)372-7211 or 877)363-5550. NEWI ALABAMA WATER. FRONT 2 hours to Atlanta & the Coast. Waterfront com- munity with Incredible moss- draped hardwoods. Planned clubhouse, docks, & more. 1/2 to 3 acres from the $50's. Minutes to historic Eufaula. Call owner (866)882-1107. North Carolina Cool Mountain Air, Views & Streams, Homes, Cabins & Acreage. FREE BROCHURE (800)642-5333. Realty Of Murphy 317 Peachtree St. Murphy, N.C. 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. North Carolina Gated Lake- front Community 1.5 acres plus, 90 miles of shoreline. ever before offered with 20% pre-development dis- counts, 90% financing. Call (800)709-5253. I Houses Sale~h Casa Manufacturada, 3/2 Ba- nos, en 1/ acre de propedad. list para ser occupada. Fi- nanciamlento disponible. Llamee al (863)675-8888 Ext.0000 Casa Manufacturada, 4/2 Ba- nos, localizada en una neuva area entae Immokalee y La- Belle, .5 acre. Llamee (863)675-8888 Casa Manufactureada, 3/2 Banos, list para ser occu- pada con % acre de propa- dad paquete complete. Llamee al (863)675-8888 GRANDMA'S GROVE in LaBelle. 5th Wheel RV Mobile Home w/Florida room at- tached. $7500 (239)303-0741 or e-mail dwill9895earthlink.net LaBelle: 3 Bdrm., on lot loaded w/oak trees. Tenant occupied. $49,900. (863)675-0104 LaBelle, DB, 2br, 1ba, Large living room Ig clean lot 100x150. City water, $83,900. (863)673-4360 LaBelle, DW, 3br, 2ba, W/FR Washer & Dryer, Brand new Stove & Frlg. $20,000. (863)675-2169 Manufactured Mobile Home, 3/2 Bath, located in LaBelle. Financing Available, all (863)675-8888 Manufactured Mobile Home, 3/2 Bath, with % porch on .5 acre lot. Ready to be occu- pied. Call (863)675-8888 Manufactured Mobile Homes, 3/2 Bath, located in a beauti- ful new subdivision, home & land available. Call (863)675-8888 Manufactured Mobile Homes, 4/2 Bath. Land fully devel- oped, pkg. deals available. Call (863)675-8888 Mobile Home, 3 cuartos, 2 banos, localizada en Moore Haven, lister para ser occu- pada, Llamee para mas in- formaclon. (863)675-8888 Ext.OO000 MOBILE HOME, 3/2 Bath, lo- cated In Moore Haven, Fi- nancing Available for Pkg, Deal, Call (863)675-8888 Recreation VTI~TII TIII AIR BOAT-10', Fiberglass hull, 65hp Contenental + 2 extra motors & hub Like new Wood prop $3500. 863-673-1963 BOAT TRAILER, 17 ft., $350. (863)675-6738 Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale in the classl- fleds and make your clean un a breeze I Houses S~ale $500 Police Impounds, Cars from $5001 Tax Repos, US Marshal and IRS sales Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Toyota's, Honda's, Chevy's and morel For listings Call (800)425-1730 ext.2384, CADILLAC '92. high miles, very good cond, $2000 (772)284-1194 CHEVY CAPRICE WAGON '89, Immaculate & Runs Wonder- ful. $2250, (865)963-9683 CHEVY CELEBRITY '89- 4dr, runs ood, needs body work, $1000 or best offer (863)983-9780 CHEVY NOVA '76, Runs good. Needs a paint job. $2500. Call Ramon (239)503-5131 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER '87, 318 engine. Real good running condition. Only asking $500. (863)612-0657/612-5413 JAGUAR '02 X-type, great condition, 33,200k, loaded, w/rims. Needs tires. $18,000 neg. (239)462-2678 Felda LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '91 - V6, auto, good shape, needs transmission, $400. (239)657-4348 Fbid It faster. Sell It soon- er In the claslHfed North Georgia Gated Mountain Community. New Homes close to Infrastructure. One Hour North of Atlanta. Golf, Tennis, Lake, Pools. For more info (678)232-8415 or www.benttreegeorgia.com. TENNESSEE/KENTUCKY LAKEFRONT Private lake- front or view retreats. Rolling hills, mild climate. 1 to over 40 acre sites from $40K. On the border 90 min to Nash- ville. Phase II selling nowl Owner (866)339-4966. TN Mountain Acreage Lake- side 1/2 to 5 acrehomesites nestled around a scenic lake. Direct lake access, boat ramp, pavilion and more. Gated, near Chattanooga. Readyfor your mountain dream home Call (866)292-5769. UPSTATE SACRIFICE 20 acres- was $39,900 NOW $29,900 Nice Adirondack 'woodland! Walk to public land! EZ access to major lakes & rivers Bldg site guaranteed! Town rd, terms avail, won't last! (800)890-7927. VA MOUNTAINS 5 acres with frontage on very large pris- tine creek, very private, ex- cellent fishing, canoeing, good access, near New Riv- er Trail State Park, $39,500. Owner (866)789-8535 www.mountainsofVA.com. . Western New Mexico Privale 74 Acre Rarnch $129,990 Mt. views, trees, rolling hills, pasture land, wildlife, bor- ders BLM. Picturesque romesilea 3 6.700' elevjrion. Horseback riding hiking, hunting. Perect lamiiy ranch, eleclnrcily. 100% fi- nancing. NALC (866)365-2825. -MOTIVATED SELLER - Deep waler Sailboat access. Lot with reparable home. Details 239-823-2587 . Waterfront Land Sale! 3 Acres Dockable Waterfront Property Build Up to 3 homes Only $99,9001 Ask About Our Investor Pkg. 7 Waterfront Lots for Only $79,900! Call toll-free (866)770-5263 ext8. Mobile Homes I20 k:II NOTICE OF MEETING The Barron Water Control Distriat Board of Supervisors will conduct e PUBLIC HEARING and meeting at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday May 23 2006, at the office of the District, 3293 Dellwood Terrace, Port LaBelle. The purpose of the public hearing and meeting will be to adopt a final opera- tion budget for fiscal year 10/1/06 - 9/30/07, levy a per acre maintenance tax for 2006, a capital projects tax for 2006 for lands within he Port LaBelle Agrcultural Prolect and conduct other business requiring action by the Board. This meeting Is open to the public, Mark Colbert, Chairman 130576 CB/CGS 5/4,11/06 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Port LaBelle Community Develop- ment District will hold a Board of Su- pervisors' Meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2006, at 6:30 pm at the office of the District located at 3293 Dellwood Terrace. The purpose of this meeting Is to conduct routine business which may require action by the Board. This meeting Is open to the public. Patrick B. WhIdden, Chairman 130575 CB & CGS 5/4/06 BOAT, 14' aluminum, 15hp motor & trailer, $1700. (863)612-9893 HOUSE BOAT 66fl, Paddle Wheel, Repo, sacrifice $8000. (406)628-2181 in LaBelle. JOHN BOAT- 14', Complete with 9.8hp Evinrude out- board. motor $700. (863)675-0129 Lower Unit for older Mercury Motor, good shape, $200 or best offer (863)675-6738 PONTOON, 24', 90hp John- son, bimini top, no trailer, ready to fish or cruise, $3000 or best offer. (863)634-3107 or (863)634-5471 email: rman605@aol.com PONTOON- 28', 50hp John- son, New deck/carpet. Great cond. $3200. (863)467-1720 mattmcdan ahotmail.com Smoker Craft, 16', tilt trailer, trolling motor, 35hp Mere., ready to fish, $1800. (863)467-7428 Sprint Bass Boat, '93, 18' 3" long, fiberglass, 175 Mariner '94 model, 3 pedestal seats & 1 bench, 401b. thrust troll. mtr., runs perfect, $5500. (863)357-2219 CAMPER/TRAVEL TRAILER, 22 Ft.. Dual Axel wiAir Condi- tioning. $2500 or best oiler (863)763-8828 COLEMAN SUNVALLEY 1982. AiC & Awning (BoO New '04). propane siove, pressure waier pump. $1400. (863)467-7905 Toyota Motorhome, '81, 4- cyl., new tires, only 44k odig. mi., $2500 firm. (863)763-2034 TRAVEL TRAILER, 16 Ft., Shasta 1959, Show Condi- lion Very cule' $2500 or best offer. (863)467-8161 TRAVEL TRAILER- '95, Salem, 5th Wrhel, Exc. cond. Very clean, $5000 863-763-7727 or 772-263-1803 TRAVEL TRAILER TIRES (3) ST225-75R15 D Rated. Good tread. Look new. $150 for all, will sep. 863)467-6696 WINNEBAGO '85- Motor home, 26', V8, sips 8, very good cond, 62K, $10,000 or best offer (772)284-1194 HONDA 400R'00, 4 cycle Dirt Bike, Never raced. Excellent shape. Many extra'sl $3100 or best offer. 863-801-1620 HONDA CMX 250, 2003, ex- cellent condition $1800 (863)517-2077 La, Belle MINI CHOPPER- really good cond, paid $800 asking $500 (863)673-1877 SCOOTER- '04 Honda Elite 80, Excellent condition. 1300 mi. Red, $1700 (863)763-6646 YAMAHA 1000 VIRAGO, '84, $3000 firm. (863)357-3773 YAMAHA ROADSTAR 1600 2002,26K mls., Excellent con- dition w/extra's. $5,500 or best offer.Call 863-763-1380 or 863-447-0127 or email carlzachsam@hotmail.com YAMAHA TTR125, 2001, off road, excel, cond. $1300 (863)763-4982 YAMAHA ZUMA SCOOTER 2005, Under warrantee. $1700 or best offer. (863)801-1620 ENGINE, KAWASAKI, brand new, 10 hp, fits John Deere Gator or Kawasaki Mule. Never ran. $900.(863)692-2229. GO KART Scorpion, 2 seater, roll bars, great shape, $600 firm. (863)634-8828 days or (863)763-4132 eve's. KAZUMA 250 E, '03- asking $1200 or best offer (863)357-4744after6pm Automobiles f'm lE UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND YOU. J, Eagle's Nest Estates ," A secluded, private 4 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. I0BMi% oe 772-468-8306 T.l Ml;I, 4,IVo C4B/t.'i'~> NISSAN STANZA 1985, Cherry condition. Runs good for 20 year old car. $1200 cash. (561)358-6307 OLDS INTRIGUE GLS- '2000, Low mi, Leather, Loaded. All power, Prem. wheels, Spoil- er$9500. (863)697-2906 TOYOTA CAMRY '87 Body and int. In good cond. Engine needs work. Good for parts. $300 (863)673-0645 AUTO WANTED: Lookingto buy Antique Car/ Convertible/ Truck. Please call (954)561-2776 BRONCO II '89 New trans. 4 good tires & battery. 60k since rebuilt engine. $1750 (863)805-8789 CHEVY TRUCK '96- 4x4, $2500 or best offer (863)467-2139 FORD BRONCO '95- 4x4, $2500 or best offer (863)467-2139 GOLF CART- Club Car, lights, curtains, hi speed, $1600 (772)332-6623 BED RAILS NASTA Stainless polished, fit Chevy Silveradb short bed 99-current. New in box. $100 (863)697-0328 BEDLINER for lull size Ford Pick up Truck, excel. $100 or best offer (863)763-6747 CAR DOLLY,'04, like new, used 2 times, $875 or best offer (863)697-9704. DRIVE ON RAMP- you must remove and haul $125 18631467-4328. ENGINE & TRANS- '97 Toyota Corrola 1.8, runs good cond. low miles, $600 (772)216-9002 PICKUP TOPPER, 8', fiber- glass, $350. (863)234-9595 TIRES- 275/45/20" 20 64 Ea- gle/Chrome rims/spinners paid $2500 asking $1500 firm (863)634-8511 eve only DODGE RAM 1500 '95, Needs some work, has new tires & front body work. $2000 (239)872-0295 DODGE RAM 25001997, Ext. Cab w/Cummins diesel. Long bed w/goose neck hitch. $5995 (863)673-0648 FORD F150 '87 Runs good. Need to sell! $900 or best offer. Call Deanne anytime. (863)634-5143 FORD F-250 '84 Diesel. Manual trans. Good work truck. Needs minor work. $800 neg. (863)228-0580 FORD RANGER XLP 88, 5sp, runs & looks good, $1700. .(863)763-6747. FORD XLT F150 '92- 2 wh drive, long bed, AC works , $2500(863)634-7574 GMC SHORT BED '74 Good cond, Needs motor & trans- mission. Good Cab, bed, in- terior,$1,500 772)519-3979 ISUZU HOMBRE, '96, 4 cyl., 5 spd., very good cond., a/c, anti-lock brakes, $2500 firm. (239)324-2335 EQUIP TRLR- 20ft, Goose Neck, ramps, tool box, 8 x 14.5 tires, 2 axle, $2200 (863)697-9704 MAKO 224 '81 YAMAHA 200'90 Rite-On Trailer '81 $7500 (239)823-2587 CHEVY 2500- '87, cold air, 1 owner. Runs good $1150. (863)674-0837 or 863-673-0782 LeBelle CHEVY LUMINA 1990 VAN, Runs good. Needs body work. $900 or best offer. (863)357-1430 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 99 Some damage/mech. probs., am/fm/cd, p/l, p/w, a/c. $600 (863)763-0920 Public Notices ^JvSwSaw HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE SUBMITTED BY: R.Scott Cooper DATE: 5/9/06 SUBJECT AREA: 543 Prequalification of Contractors EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the policy for procedures whereby certified general and roofing contractors may prequalify, an- nually, to submit competitive bids on projects. CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1001.41 and 1001.42 F.S. CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 255.05, 287.0585, 489.125, AND 1013.45f.s. FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without a cost, at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes the policy for procedures whereby certified general and roofing contractors may prequalify, annually, to submit competitive bids on projects. STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will create no additional district economic Impact In exceed of $100.00 except for the costs of printng nd distrbutions. LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Board Meeting Room, 475 E. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the mattermay be heard on May 9,2006. Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with Information re- garding th statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so In writing within 21 days after publi- cation of this notice. Notice: If requested In writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head, a Rule Development Workshop will be heard at a time and date to be advertised in the future. Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule Is to re- quest, in writing, a hearing. The request shall besubmitted to the Supeintendent of Schools, in writing, within 21 days after publication of this notice. The request shall specify how the person requesting the public heang would be affected by he proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affect- ed persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on the issues under consideration. Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials consttuting public records submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writ- ing,totheSuperintendent o Schools. Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially no- ticed and to Incorporate them nto the record of the rule making proceeding. The School Board may Incorporate material by reference Into the proposed rule. Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate In this process; please notify Thomas W. Conner, the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 674-4642 or at the Hendry County Courthouse, LaBelle, Florda 33935 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or workshop. Noltce: II m le ,hooi B:.il olaopi rc ir osod ulr Oi'n, ieniiri iy uo, i. a lMo- ;,tri rtul" srlnll bi rl .H l ure Ofr,,e i rN Sljeille,, lI b Sin)rolW .uuriuarn lI) HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE SuBM IT ifE R SoCn Coopur DATE: 5/9/06 SuBJE(T AREA -03 Pari-Tie o AIIucn. Elducajtu. Nho-Certified and Substiute TrJiherr In auCnleunl Prrir.nel E'ECuTIVE SuMMVAR, OF PuRPOSE Frr .p.,ip:.l 'ul -S,~nIin.:, mnc lullcy or pnrl-nme 3dluci [ rluic r, orn ,ii:eill i.n ijiu runile ierierl i Inullu'iad CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 6A-1.502 S.B.R., 23.17(2) (a)-(f), 1001.42, 1001.43,1012,22,1012.32 and 1012.35 FS. CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 6A-1.502 S.B.R., 23.17(2) (a)-(f), 1001.42,1001,43,1012.22,1012,32, and 1012.35 FS. FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without a cost, atthe Office of the Superintendentof Schools. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes the policy for part-time ad- junct educators, non-certified and substitute teachers instructional personnel. STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will create no additional district economic impact In exceed of $100.00 except for the costs of printing and distributions. LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Board Meeting Room, 475 E. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on May 9,2006. Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with Information re- garding e statement of estimated regulatory costs, orto provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publi- cation of this notice. Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head, a Rule Development Workshop will be heard at a tins and date to be advertised in the future. Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public heing on this proposed rule is to re- quest, n writing, a hearing. The request shall be submitted to the Supen'tendent of Schools, In writing, within 21 days after publication of this notice. The request shall specify how the person requesting the public hearing would be affected by the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affect- ed persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on he issues under considera'"on. .. : r:; yiiy u' r Notice lr,,rrru,,., a'. and ..upOiyi,'., i ail ii nfi atn, ii. '.ei., r.ituti, gputri lie .Cvoic'dS :uomnIdl I) line jily regji' ig n sran uli i Ty Er Oildli.eaO ty rquei., I.n a. ing, to the Superintendent of Schools. Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially no- ticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule. Notice: If you need an accommodation In order to participate inthis process, please notify Thomas W. Conner, the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 674-4642 or at the Hendry County Courthouse, LaBelle, Rorda 33935 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or workshop. Notice: If the School Board adopts the proposed rule, one certified copy of the pro- posed rule shall be filed In the Office of the Superintendent of Schools pursuant to 120.54(3)(e), ES. 128212 CGS 4/20,27;5/4 CB 5/4/06 NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION I, Sue M. Cobb, Secretary of State of the State of Florida, do hereby give notice that a GENERAL ELECTION will be held in HENDRY County, State of Floida, on the SEVENTH day of NOVEMBER, A.D., 2006, to fill or retain the following offic- es: United States Senator Representative in Congress: Districts 16 and 23 Governor and lieutenant Governor Attorney General Chief Financial Officer Commissioner ofAgriculture State Attorney: Judicial Circuit 20 Public Defender: Judicial Circuit 20 State Representative: District 77 Supreme Court, Retention of Three Justices Second District Court of Appeal, Retention of Five Judges Circuit Judge, Twentieth Judicial Ciruit Groups 2, 5, 8,9,11,14,17 and18 Port LaBelle Community Development District Seats 1,3 and 5 County Court Judge: Group 1 School Board: Districts 1,3 and 5 County Commissioner: Districts 2 and 4 Hendry County Hospital Authority: Districts 2, 3 and 4 Hendry Soil and Water Conservation District Groups 1,3 and 5 East County Water Control District: Seats 2 and 4 IN Testimony Whereof, I Hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of Florida, at Tallahassee, The Capital, this Second day of April, A.O., 2006. SueM.Cobb Secretary of State 128391 CGS/CB 4/20:5/4/06 AVISO DE ELECTION GENERAL Yso Sue M, Cobb Sectatadrio daE staopdlfstedo de l Florida, pqr elpreSente ddy avtso de que naora una ELECCtONGENERAL en el Conoauo ode endry, es-a- do de la Florida, el da Slete de Novlembre, D.C., 2006, para llenar o mantener las sigulentes poslclones ofclales: Senadorde los Estados Unidos Representante enel Congreso por el Dlstrio(s):1l y 23 Gobemadar y Tenlente Gobemedor Fiscal General ContralorEstatal Comlslonado de Agricutiura Procurdor Estatal, Clrcuto 20 DefensorPfbllco, Clrcuito 20 Mlembro a la Ctmara de Representantes Estatal, 0lstto 77 Retencrn de tres Maglstrado de la Corte Suprema Retenclbn de cinco Jueces de la Corte de Apelaclones del Distrito Segundo Jueces de la Corte del Clrculto Vigeslmo, Grupos 2,5,8,9,11,14,17 18 Distrto de Desarrollo de le Comunldad d Prt LaBelle, Escanos 1,3 y Jueces de la Corte del Condado: Grupo 1 Junta de los Comlslonados del Condado, DIstritos 2 y4 Miembros de la Junta Escolar, Olstertos 1,3 y S Oleilt de Conaervoldn do Terreno y Ague de Hendry ,Gron 1, y s Autoddadde Hoapltaleu del Conado de Hendry: DIstrtos y 4 Distio e Control de las Aguas del Este Condado de Hendry: Escanos 2y4 En Testlmonio de lo cual, Yo he asentedo ml frma a esto y Gran Sello del Estado de la Florida, en Tallahassee, La Capital, en 2 de April, D.C., 2006 Sue M.Cobb Secretaia de Estada 128395 CB/CGS 4/20; 5/4/06 READING A NEWSPAPER HELPS YOU I Land Sale I Land Sale '< |