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Title: The Caloosa belle
Physical Description: Newspaper
Language: English
Publisher: S.H. Stalls
Place of Publication: LaBelle Fla
Creation Date: May 11, 2006
Publication Date: 1972-
Frequency: weekly
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VLUME 84 NUMBER 18 T*URS3AY, May*11,I2006


At A Glance


Counties share lake worries


Give blood today
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.

Help plan Project
Graduation
Project Graduation has just
one more meeting. Monday
May 15. in the LaBelle High
.School library at 7 p.m. Please
help plan this all night party
for seniors.

Did you sustain
hurricane damage?
II you've been temporarily
displaced from your home-
steaded property due to storm
damage or other serious
calamity, please notify the
PropertyAppraiser's Office, so
they will not remove your
exemptions if your renewal
mailing is returned Also, if
you purchased and moved
into a home intended as your
permanent residence before
January 1, 200', but were dis-
placed as of January 1 due to
severe storm damage, you are
still eligible to file for a new
homestead- exemption' -fion
your property.
Additionally, if you believe
your property was so signifi-
cantly damaged as to drop the
value as of January 1, please
call them at S63-675-5270 to
inquire about having your
property reinspected. 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.

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 never 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
growth of the officiating ranks.
Mr. Smith said the SGFOA will
train, assign games and pay
you for officiating high school
games. Youth (Pop Warner)
officiating can also be sched-
uled through SGFOA mem-
bership. The Spring recruiting
meeting Of.the SGFOA will be
held Monday May 8, begin-
ning at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria
at Fort Myers Senior High
School. All persons interested'
are invited to attend the meet-
ing and/or call Nick Smith at
863-675-3502 for more infor-
mation.


Index
Classifieds .......13-15
Editorial ............ .4
Speak Out .......... .4
Social News ......... .5
Sports ..............7

See Page 2 for information about
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By Patty Brant
County commissioners from
both Hendry and Glades are
very aware that a lot of eyes are
watching Lake Okeechobee
and the Caloosahatchee River,
the .two major waterways
shared by both counties. The-
two boards met at the Dallas B.
Townsend Ag Building in
LaBelle May 2, in what was like-
ly the first-ever joint workshop
meeting between the two


The City of LaBelle is chang-
ing, with new businesses and
housing sprouting up every-
where you look Just with the
new\ construction "on the books"
right now, those that have already
received permits. There are a lot
rore in the planning stages, to be
sure.
Residents have been watch-
ing the new Olde C\press Bank
building go up at the corner of
Bridge St. and SR 80 for months
The bank is relocating from just a
few doors north. The 3,860
square-foot, $770,000 building is
just about complete and should
be getting a Certificate of Occu-
pancy (CO) May 13.
Another new facility nearing
completion is Royal's Court-
house Square at 175 Lee Street,
just south of the Save A Lot plaza.
There are two buildings, 12,000
square foot and 13,000 square
foot, that will soon be leasing
commercial/professional space.
The $1.6 million project will pro-
vide a total of 28,000 square feet
of space. The county is seriously
looking at this complex to house
some of its offices.
The new Century 21 Sunbelt
office opened for business April
1. The 5,600 square foot office
building is valued at $375,000 and
is located on SR 80W. Located at
777 W Hwy. 80, the office houses


boards.
As Hendry County Attorney
Kate English put it: There is a
clear concern among all the
communities around the lake,
but it's not clear how tofix it. "It
amounts to 'micromanaging a
macro-system,"' she said. What
is clear is the politics of this
complex issue: the coasts are
concerned about their respec-
tive estuaries and don't under-
stand the rural half of the equa-
tion. .


15 agents and is one of 19 around
the state. They built the attractive
new building to accommodate
the booming real estate business
in Hendry/Glades. It also provides
them more visibility.
Riverside Real Estate, Inc.,
recently moved into its new loca-
tion at 45 S. Riverview, just off SR
80. The new location is a spa-
cious 2,600 square foot building
in the Old Florida style.
C.A.N. Construction, Inc., is
building three steel buildings for
lease at 1080 Commerce. One is
$235,000 4,756 square feet; the
other two are valued at $145,000
each.
Tony Alvarez' CPR tools is put-
ting a new premanufactured steel
building on Cowboy Way N. and
a $48,000 storage building, too -
a 1,000 sq ft. $112,600 addition.
LaBelle Commercial Center -


South Florida Water Manage-
ment District personnel
explained that Lake Okee-
chobee's uses have expanded
over the years, adding more
stress to the lake and its dike.
The Kissimmee River
Restoration, part of the entire
Everglades Restoration project,
has reached a milestone with
completion of the first par. The
use of Best Management Prac-
tices (BMPs) are in place there
to help decrease phosphorous


on the site of the old Starlite Motel
just west of City Hall is planned
as a retail shopping center. The
$80,000 building is being con-
structed by Kiruddinan Bal-
achandhiran. Plans call for three
buildings with a total of 22,400
square footage. Two residential
units will also be included.
Dan Henthorne is planning a
new steel building and office at
1515 Forestry Road. The $500,000
building will be a 30,000 sq ft.
precast concrete manufacturing
plant.
Mike Knotek of Mike's Carpet
is planning a 5,000 square foot
facility behind his current build-
ing on Cowboy Way, valued at
$150,000.

Terry Duke Development is
See Business Page 2


runoff, a main cause of pollu-
tion that eventually makes its
way to the coastal estuaries by
way of the Big Lake, then east
through the St. Lucie Canal and
wesi through the Caloosahatch-
ee River. Excessive amounts of
nutrients in the water have
severely damaged the lake, the
river and the estuaries, creating
a situation in which multiple
counties with conflicting needs
will be forced to work together
for a solution. As neighbors


with much in common, Hendry
and Glades must use their com-
mon issues as their strength.
Hendry County Commis-
sioner Bill Maddox asked if
dredging might help restore
Lake Okeechobee to health.
Glades County Commissioner
Alvin Ward said his county is
seriously looking at restoring
the lake a project he said
would be the largest environ-
See Lake Page 2


City tightens



water rules


With the drought continuing
and no relief in sight, the City of
LaBelle has further restricted
outside water use. Monday offi-
cials posted notification that.
until further notice, city' \ater
customers may only water out-
side on Wednesday or Thursday,
from 4-8 a.m. based on your
address.
The city water plant has been
operating at near capacity due'to
increased water usage; howev-
er, Superintendent of Public
Works Michael Boyle said that of
more concern is the reduction of
the amount of water ,ielded
from the city's wells. The city
implemented the new restric-
lions to ensure that enough
potable,. water.. ill be available
for all customers. They warn
that, if thedrougiht conditions do
not improve, it may become


necessary to prohibit outside
watering. The City water wells
are shallow and use ground
water. Most pumps are at about
16-20 ft deep. To assist in conser-
vation, the city is also suspend-
ing its landscape requirements
until the drought conditions
have passed.
Watering is permitted on
Wednesday from 4-8 a.m., for
homes with an address that
ends with an odd number
(1,3,5,7,9).
Watering is permitted on
Thursday from 4-8 a.m., for
homes lith an address that end
with'an even number (0,2,4,6,8)
or with no address.
Hand watering with one
hose and .or an automatic shut-
off noizle is allowed fromfi -7
See Water Page 2


Hunter takes



reporter's job


Kristin Murray Hunter is the
newest addition to the Caloosa
Belle staff.
She is taking
the position
vacated by
Dqona Meis-
ter, who has
accepted, a
position with
the Hendry
County Sher-
iff's office.
Kristin is a Kristin
homegrown Hunter
girl from the
small town of LaBelle and proud
of it. She was raised in the
LaBelle school system from pre-
school to high school. She
attended Edison Community
College her first two years of col-
lege on the Isabella Curtis Schol-


arship and 75 percent Bright
Futures.
After receiving her Associates
of Arts Degree she then trans-
ferred to University of South
Florida in Tampa where she
majored in Mass Communica-
tions. She then returned home
for her last two years of college
and finished up at Florida Gulf
Coast University where she
majored in Communications.
She received her Bachelor's
degree in May of 2005. Since
then she has been trying to find
her niche inr the community
where she grew up so she can
now settle down and raise a fam-
ily with her husband Nicholas
Hunter.
Kristin is excited about her
new position and looking for-
ward to serving her community.


Martinson is top of his class


By Kristin Hunter
On Tuesday May 2, at 7 p.m.
the Senior Scholarship Awards
took place in the auditorium at
the LaBelle High School. Blue
regalia were given out to the
National Honor Society to wear
on graduation night. The Presi-
dent of Key Club, Florida Acade-
mic Scholarship winner and
Valedictorian Kenny Martinson
was among those who received
the blue ribbon.
Excellence in Education
Awards were given to: Michael
Allen, Derek Anderson, Chavum
Boodhai, Vancheska Koch,
Stephanie Larrimore, Kaitlin
Marotti, Kenneth Martinson,
Cory Mundy, Ryan Parrish, Kaci
Ringler, April Rivas, Bianca
Rodriguez, Felipe Santillan,
Aimee Shupe, Alex Smith, Caleb
Swope, Jeremiah Williams,
Matthew Williamson, Mallory
Williamson.
The 100 percent tuition-paid
Florida Academic Scholarship


was awarded to Kenneth Martin-
Valedictorian.
The Bright Futures Scholar-
ships Gold Seal Vocational 75
percent tuition scholarships
went to Michael Allen, Rogelio
Gonzalez and Alma Ramirez.
Florida Medallion Scholar-
ship 75 percent tuition winners
were: Derek Anderson, Amanda
Atun, Mario Ayala, Blake
Basquin, Matthew Bell, Chelsa
Casseaux, Tiffany Daley, Anna
Gonzalez, Raymond Hoxworth,
Robert Johnson III, VanCheska
Koch, Nathaniel Krause, Ste-
fanie Larrimore, Grecia Leos,
Whitney Longenecker, Rebecca
Lozano, Juan Marinez, Kaitlin
Marotti, Cory Mundy, Ryan Par-
rish, Sandra Perez, Aglae
Pimentel, Amanda Pittman,
Nathan Riberdy, Kaci Ringler,
April Rivas, Bianca Rodriguez,
Maria Rodriguez, Felipe Santil-
lan, Aimee Shupe, Alex Smith,
Jason Soud, Christopher Suarez,
Caleb Swope, Shandeya
Thomas, Jermiah Williams, Mal-


lory Williamson, Matthew
Williamson, Angela Zimmerly.
There were 37 honors gradu-
ates who had a 3.5 GPA or high-
er.
There were 71 students tak-
ing advantage of the Isabella
Curtis Scholarship, which
includes two years free to Edi-
son Community College cover-
ing both tuition and books.
The Ken Barwick Scholar-
ship went to Matthew Bell. The
$1,000 Beta Sigma Phi Scholar-
ship went to Kaci Ringler. The
$1,000 Big Lake National Bank
Scholarship went to Bianca
Rodriguez. The $1,000 LaBelle
Chamber of Commerce Scholar-
ship went to Chelsa Cassaeux.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Schol-
arship went to Mallory
Williamson. The $1,500 FGCU
Scholarship went to Matthew
Williamson. The $2,000 Glades
Electric Cooperative Scholarship
went to Amy Shupe. The $1,000
See Awards Page 2


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Caloosa Belle/Kristin Hunter
From left Salutatorian Ryan Parrish, Valedictorian Kenneth
Martinson


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Watershed series: Cattle

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CITYSCAPE: LaBelle Under Construction


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Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant
Courthouse Square will provide additional office space.'

Business building is booming

By Patty Brant -- --


Olde Cypress Bank, soon to be open.


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Awards
Continued From Page 1
James L. Kelley Memorial Scholar-
ship went to Bianca Rodriguez.
The $1,000 Junior Pro Basketball
Scholarship went to Chelsa
Casseaux. The Lynn Reukauf
Memorial Scholarship went to
Nathan Riberdy. The $1,000 Ray-
mond Rushin Scholarship went to
Sandra Perez. The Quarterback


Lake
Continued From Page 1
mental clean up in the United
States. He said'Lee County Com-
mission chairman Hall has
pledged support, knowing it
affects them downriver. Com-
missioner Ward continued, by
saying they have asked Gover-
nor Bush to support a an-appli-
cation for a 25-year dredging
permit from the Department of
Environmental Protection. DEP,
he noted, will be the biggest
hurdle in that attempt.
Glades Commissioner Russell
Echols wanted to know why the
Hoover Dike, which surrounds
Lake Okeechobee, is being sur-
veyed. He pointed out that last
year SFWMD's governing board
assured .the county the dike


Club Scholarship went to Blake
Basquin and Amanda Atun. The
Steven Perry Memorial Scholar-
ship went to Tiffany Daley. The
$1,000 Suncoast Schools Federal
Credit Union Scholarship went to
Chelsa Casseaux and Austin Clay-
ton. The $500 LaBelle Woman's
Club Scholarship went to Bianca
Rodriguez. The $500 Danny
Woosley/One Shot Chapter Schol-
arship went to Andy Taylor and
Raymond Marroquin.


would withstand a category 5
hurricane. He called it "discon-
certing" that, just a few short
months and a major hurricane
later, that assessment has
changed.
Glades County Commission
Chair Butch Jones said his board
has met with numerous agen-
cies that say the levy can be
compromised;. in fact it was
almost breached last year during
Hurricane Wilma. The dike was
built in the 1930s of sand, silt,
rocks, shell and the like.
Hendry County Commission-
ers Kevin McCarthy was con-
cerned about the impact of low-
ering the lake level while Bo
Pelham asked if there would be
an emergency management
report before hurricane season.
The answers to both questions
were: unknown.


Business
Continued From Page 1
putting in a $1.5 million Grandeur
Oaks commercial office/retail
facility called Grandeur Oaks. The
26,000 square foot facility will be
at 870 W SR 80 and includes two
one-story buildings, just east of
the trailer sales.
A new state-of-the-art MRI unit


Water
SContinued From Page i
p.m. on the same day.
All wasteful and unnecessary
water use is prohibited.
Washing of cars, boats and
other equipment is permitted 4-8
a.m. and 5-7 p.m. on your land-
scape watering day. Washing must
be done on, or must drain to, a
non-paved surface that permits
water to soak into the ground. This
must be done using a hose with an
automatic shutoff nozzle.
These restrictions apply to all
water users. Private wells are
included in these restrictions. .
I City officials have begun writing
citations for violators of these water
restrictions. Penalties are: $25 for
the first offense; $50 for the second
offense; $75 for the third offense;
$500 for the fourth and subsequent


is also permitted and will be
placed at 45 Bryan Ave. at Dr: Kyle
Studley's office.
American Legion Post 130 is
also planning an addition and
remodeling project to the tune of
$82,000. The Legionnaires are
adding 2,084 square feet to their
5,000 square foot building.
Of course, the big attraction is
the proposed Wal-Mart store
planned. However, no information
is available on that project as yet.


offenses.
The city has completed a pre-
liminary engineering report and
adopted a capital improvement
plan that provides for a 2.5 MGD
(Million Gallon a Day) reverse
osmosis after r treatment plant that
should be competed in 2009. Until
that time, the city will require resi-
dents to assist in reducing water
usage during the dry times of the
year.
For more information, please
contact city hall at 675-2872, or Dan
Atkisson (863) 673-0617'.
Please share this information
with all the other people who drink
this water, especially those \who
may not have received this notice
directly (for example people in
apartments, nursing homes,
schools and businesses). You can
do this by posting this notice in a
public place or distributing copies
by hand or mail.


Correction


In a story concerning the citrus
industryand water issues, research
conducted by Dr. Sanjay Shukla
showing water from impound-
ment areas could be used for irriga-
tion and sold to water utilities was
erroneously accredited to Dr.
Edward Hanlon. Also, the term
'total maximum daily levels'
should actually be 'total maximum
daily loads.' We apologize for the
errors.


In Mr. Art Perez' comments at
the county commission meeting,
held April 25 concerning code
enforcement in Montura, he actu-
ally meant that he is glad that they
are there and that they are doing a:
good job cleaning up Montura. He
added that he has no problem with.
having them there and wishes
there were more of them. We
regret any misunderstandings on;
this issue.


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F/S Park is inviting everyone out
to the Annual Black Heritage Festi-
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Bring your friends and families
out to have a good time. There will
be a program beginning at noon,
which includes' recognition,
acknowledgments, accomplish-
ments, as well as introduction of
local, city and county officials as
well as candidates for up coming
elections.
Enjoy some of the best food
you can eat. There also will be
games and activities for the youth.
Vendor booths available. They also
welcome non-profit groups/organ-
izations to speak, pass out hand-
outs and other information. For
more information, booths or ques-
tions please contact: Nora Fagin,
after 5p.m. 863-885-1707.

Sen. Aronberg ,
to be Muse guest...
Thursday May 18, the Muse
Community Association's special
guest will be Democrat -Senator
Dave Aronberg of District 27 con-
sisting of parts of Charlotte,


Glades, Hendry, Lee and Palm
Beach counties. Senator Aronberg
will join them for a pot luck dinner
beginning at 6 p.m., with a regular
meeting at 7 p.m. to bring all up to
date on his legislative affords and
answer any questions.

Peace Officers
Memorial Day
SIn 1994, the U.S. Congress
approved the law, P.L 103-322,
"Peace Officers Memorial Day,"
requiring the Flag of the United
States to be lowered to half-staffon
May 15 as a special tribute to the
more than 15,000 law enforce-
ment officers who have died in the
line of duty. In conjunction with
this law, Dana-Howard-Weekley
American Legion Post 130 will be
honoring our local Sheriff's office
employees, Hendry County EMS
and the LaBelle Fire Department
with a dinner on Wednesday, May
17, from5 .6 -`fM7 "' "


Local aenyf.
seeks board leaders
The Area Agency on Aging, a
not-for-profit organization, seeks
enterprising leaders to fill vacan-


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utilizing public funds. Board meet-
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diem reimbursements for mileage.
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Kellogg at 239-332-4233 or 1-800-
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POA Unit 4 to meet
Eucalyptus Village POA Unit 4
will hold its monthly meeting on
Thursday May I1, promptly at 6
p.m in the POA meeting room,
4051 NE Eucalyptus Blvd. All inter-
ested property owners and tenants
are welcome. For more informa-
tion please call Susan at 675-4168.

Birders come to STA-5
Thanks to some great efforts
by members of the Hendry-
Glades Audubon Society, the
South Florida Water Management
District once again will open up
"STA-5 to birders on Saturday, May
20, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. The
intent istbo'add data for a future
checklist for the site and to see
what birds are breeding there.
STA-5 is located south of Clewis-
ton in eastern Hendry County.
Meet at STA-5 or carpool from the


LaBelle McDonald's at 7 a.m. or
the Clewiston McDonald's at 7:45
a.m. To register: send an e-mail to
Margaret England, at sta5bird-
ing(i@earthlink.net with 'our
name and contact information
including an emergency cell
number and the number in your
party. bYu may also leave a mes-
sage at 674-0695 or (.863.) 517-
0202. Tour is subject to cancella-
tion in case of inclement weather.
Since this is entirely a walking
tour, birders and photographers
.can go at their own pace. Folks
are reminded to bring lots of
water, with them and to wear
comfortable walking shoes. Sun
screen is essential.

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at First Baptist Church, 330 N. Main
Street.


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BOC learns consequences of levy failure


SBy Kristin Hunter

At their Tuesday evening meet-
ing, Hendry County commission-
ers got a sobering description of
What could happen should the
Hoover Dike surrounding Lake
Okeechobee fail.
Dan Prescott headed the
Hoover Dike Levee Break Model
Analysis, which evaluated the lev-
ees under stress to formulate a
Risk analysis. The analysis
F explains thai failure can begin
through seepage or slow leaks. A


catastrophic dam failure could Approximately 96 percent of
occur in which all the water in the Clewiston's structures are located
dam is released, generally causing in the 18-foot reach dam break
mass flooding downstream. model area. These 2;556 struc-
While there is no history of failure. tures have a replacement value of
for this dike in the Hendry County $234 million. Approximately 90.3
area, the threat from dike failure is percent of Clewiston's 2,655
real, especially as the dike struc- structures are located in the 21-
tures age. foot reach model area. These


The risk analysis for dam fail-
ure focuses on the 18-foot reach
dam break model and the 21-foot
reach dam break model, which
has been provided by the Army
Corps of Engineers.


2,398 structures have a replace-
mentvalue of $217.8 million.
Approximately 26.2 percent of
Hendry County's structures are
located in the 18-foot reach dam
break model area. These 3,950


structures, all located in the East
Evacuation Zone, have a replace-.
ment value of $319. million.
Approximately 25 percent of
Hendry County's 15,048 struc-
tures are located in the 21-foot
reach model area. These 3,791
structures, all located in the East
Evacuation Zone, have:a replace-
ment value of $297.3 million.
None of the structures located in
the boundaries of LaBelle are
within either the 18-foot or 21-
foot reach dam break model
areas.


Obituaries


Caloosa BelleiKristin Hunter
Emergency personnel converged at the scene of a dump
truck crash to extricate the trapped driver from the cab.

Dump truck crashes,


driver is extricated-


By Kristin Hunter
According to Florida High-
%iav Patrolman Parks, "A man
driving a 1995 Ford semi dump
truck on Wednesday May 3,
2006, blew\ a right front tire on
Huy. 80 heading westbound.
He went onto the north shoul-
der and flipped over ending up
in Granrdmra's Grove."
Emergency personnel
'. (:ked in the heat to gel the
unidentified man out of the
vehiclee safely. A Department of
Transportation Liacior had to
lilt the back of the overturned
serni to stabilize the bed of the
dump truck and give more
room in the cab for emrlergenc
personnel tro w \rik. The rman's
right leg dan ankle were
trapped in the semi between
the dash and the steering col-


umn and theyN had to extricate
the victim from the semi. At the
time they were unaware of the
extent of his injuries, but to be
on the safe side a Lee County
Med Star helicopter was
brought in to save time. How-
ever, he was stable and his vital.
signs were okay. The driver
was Hispanic and didn't speak
any English so a translator had
to be used. LaBelle Fire Chief;
Mr. Dwayne Pratt wanted to
especially thank Alva Fire
,Department as well as Tim's
To\wing and the Department of
Transportation for all of their
"help. He also wanted to men-
tion thal it i\. a joint effort by
many who, cjas a .combined.
effort, got thejob.:_d.one.,d
saved a rnan's life.


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Virginia Hill
McDonald
Virginia Hill McDonald, age
77, of LaBelle, passed away May
5, 2006, in Cape Coral. She was
born April 8, 1929, in Fayetteville,
NC, to Mitchell E. and Joan Pearl
(Mcleod) Young.
Survivors include her son:
Harry C. (Terrii McDonald Jr. of
Orlando and daughter: Karen
I(Johnny) Prince of LaBelle; sis-
ter: Rose (Harve'y) Cockrell of
Plant City; granddaughters: Lisa
Bennett and Brandi Hartman,
both of LaBelle; great-grand-
daughter: Hannah Hartman;
nieces: Perri Canady, Ann Hertie,
Rhonda Gilbreth and Michelle
Hoak; nephews Gary Cockrell
and Gavland Cockrell;, numer-
ous great nieces and nephews;
and Stafford, Annette and Staffy
King and staff Patti, Elena and
Vicky her loving and dedicated
farnmil from Kinghouse in
LaBelle.
A memorial service was held
NMay 7 at Akin-Da\is Funeral
Home in LaBelle with Pastor Jay
Goforth officiating. Memorial
donations can be made to Hope
Hospice. 2430 Diplomat Park-
way, Cape Coral, FL 33909.
Cremation Arrangements by
Akin-Da\is Funeral Home-
LaBelle.

Earl D. White
Earl D White, age 76 of


1930, in Trenton. Earl married
Estelle King on January 11, 1951,
in Felda. He was a loving hus-
band, daddy and papa.
Survivors include his wife:
Estelle (King) White; children:
Jeannie (Ronnie) Lynch of
LaBelle, Nancy (Robert) Asbel of
Immokalee and Timothy Earl
White of Felda; grandchildren:
Stephanie (R.C.) Carlton, Mark
tCorine) Lynch, Daniel Lynch,
Chrisla (Hugh) Hewitt, Nikki
White, Brian Asbel. Timmy Kyle
and Valorie (Danny) Howell;
great-grandchildren: Hugh
White, Logan Carlton, Lukas
Carlton, Joshua White, Shyann
While, Ashton Lynch and Dylan
Howell; sisters: Elsie (Ray)
Townsend of Australia, Deanie
(Ray. Rimes of Venus; and
brothers: Roger Iiginia) White
of Felda and Orville (Agnes)
\Vhite of Alabama and many
other extended family and
friends. He was preceded in
death by his parents: Mark
Solomon While and Cora B.
(Parrish) While and brothers:
Everett and Ronald White.
A graveside funeral service
was held May 10 at Felda Ceme-
tery with Rev. James Caves and
Rev. Richard Phipps officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to American Cancer
Society, P.O. Box 22718, Okla-
homa City, OK 73123-1718 or
Hope Hospice, 25 Homestead
Rd, Unit 35, Lehigh Acres, FL
33936.


Felda, passed away May 6, 2006, Arrangements by Akin-Davis
in Felda. He was born Jan. 18, Funeral Home-LaBelle.

Victim of crash identified


' The young man who died
Tuesday, May 2, when he failed
to stop at the end of Main Street
and vaulted into the Caloosa-
hatchee River has been identi-
fied.
According to the Florida
Highway Patrol, 17-year-old
Ezechlaste -Previlus of
Immokalee had been fleeing a
Hendry County sheriff's deputy
when the incident occurred The
deputy had stopped ,him in the
vicinity of the LaBelle Fire
Department for reportedly run-
ning the stop sign at Cowboy


Way and Main Street. He fled
northward on Main Street at a
high rate of speed and failed to
make the eastward turn onto
DeSoto Ave. In a 1998 Chrysler
Sebring convertible, he crashed
through the warning signs at the
edge of the river, over the elevat-
ed river bank and vaulted into
the water.
Mr. Previlus' body was found
by divers from the Lee County
Sheriff's Office and the vehicle
was raised by a wrecker. The
crash occurred at about 1:45
a.m.


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WE FOUND A SET OF KEYS outside Curtis Honey House, on Bridge
Street. The owner can identify and pick them up. Please call 675-2187.

Letter to the Editor

Editor: it dangerous. The bridge is also
very narrow and when you meet a
I am speaking out for our roads large truck on the bridge you are
in Muse e e extremelyclose. If large truckscon-
We have signs posted before tinue to ignore the signs and
and after the bridge that are located enforcement does not take place
on Loblolly Bay Rd. that say no just take the signs down and'we
trucks for the next three miles. will replace the signs with wooden
Trucks loaded down with oranges, crosses where the people are killed
sod, dirt. etc, cross the bridge becauseofthislackofrespect.
ignoring the signs. The bridge is in
very bad condition and the road Concerned Muse resident,
edges are breaking down, making Frankie Robin

Birthdays


May 11: Tim Spencer, Richard
Crawford, Betsy Wells, Ralph Lan-
drum, Aaron Guy, Lisandro Bando,
Lee Banda, Andres Gutierrez
May 12: Toby Swan, Billy Mar-
cum, Jeffery Harris, Skip McCum-
ber, Jerron Hull, Cindy McCormick,
Corine Troutman, Ernesto Car-
mona, Jr., Verna Otto, Carey Lewis,
Gary Crawford, Venessa Zavala,
Katti Alexander, Kwanawa Blis-
sette, Joe Blecha, Jr., Barbara Calfee
May 13: Sue Moss, Glenda Har-
ris, Andra Williams, Ernie Ford,
Logan Livingston
May 14: Tommy Hudkins, Greg
Rosario, SherryTaylor, Thomas Pastor
May 15: Susie Martinez, Robert

To judge,


Rider, Peggy Haas, Grace Corey,
Sara Edgar, David Harris, Jessica
Loux, Steven Behr, Ann King, Jean
"Nanny" Murray, Ralph C. Jones, Jr.
May 16: Eric Powers, Linda
Tompkins, David Hansen, Tina Guy,
Tommy Reitano, Darlene Trott,
Stephanie Haynes, Patrick Rice,
Robert Miller, Sally Pankey, Gregory
Allen Nieto, Adrian Drummond
May 17: Todd Spencer, Wayne
Henson, Amy Keller, Keith Smith,
Brandon Flack, Tommy Canales, Jr.
May 18: Dora Daniels, Walter
Howard, Leslie Morrissey, "Denny"
Spencer,- Jr.,, Florence Haynes,
Charlie Pendrey, Felisano Moreno,
Meghan Taylpr

judge not


in Hendry County


In today's judgmental society
with so few people taking respon-
sibility for their own actions and
looking to the government to pro-
vide cradle to the grave services,
I'm reminded of saying.
It goes like this: "Life today is
like living in a house of mirrors
with no original or independent
thinking encouraged, condoned or
rewarded "
It reminds me of a boss I once
had who came into our division
from an outside company. He
immediately called a meeting of all
key personnel and his opening
words were, "There is one thing I
won't tolerate and that's a bunch of
\es men! Right?"
Needless to say he was gone
within a year, but I never forgot that
moment, and today's circum-
stances, particularly at the govern-
ment levels, is eerily reminiscent of
that experience.
I'm not certain that today's
atmosphere of declining personal
responsibility and character assas-
sination is as deeply entrenched as
the media might have us believe.
With this in mind I contacted a for-
mer boss and adviser with my con-
cerns and he referred me to this
rhNTne tilled "Judge Not."
It reads like this:
"I was shocked, confused,


Get Irvolved1


bewildered as I entered Heaven's
door, not by the beauty of it all, nol
by the lights and its decor.
But it wvas :the folks in :Heaven
who made me sputter and gasp -
the thieves,'tle liarsithe sinners,
the alcoholics, the trash.
There stood the kid from the
seventh grade who had swiped my
lunch money twice.
Next to him was my old neigh-
bor who never said anything nice.
Mike, whom I always thought
was rotting away in hell, was sitting
pretty' on cloud nine, looking
incredibly well.
I nudged Jesus, "What's the
deal? I would love to hear your
take. How'd all these sinners get
up here? God must have made a
mistake. And why's everyone so
quiet, so somber? Give me a clue."
"Hush, Sir." said He, "They're
all in shock. No one thought they'd
be seeing you!"
"Judge not" and be judged
accordingly.
Respectfulky,
T. W.Bill Neville (HendryCoun-
ty Citizen and Taxpayer)


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Cinco de Mayo honors different cultures


By Maria Ramos
The 5th of May is not Mexican
Independence Day, but it should
be! And Cinco de Mayo is not an
American holiday, but it should
be. Mexico declared its independ-
ence from mother Spain on mid-
night, the 15th of September,
1810.
And it took 11 years before the
first Spanish soldiers were told
and forced to leave Mexico.
So, why Cinco de Mayo? And
why should Americans savor this
day as well? Because 4,000 Mexi-
can soldiers smashed the French
and traitor Mexican army of 8,000
at Puebla, Mexico, 100 miles east
of Mexico City on the morning of
May 5, 1862.
The French had landed in Mex-
ico (along with Spanish and Eng-
lish troops) five months earlier on
the pretext of collecting Mexican
debts from the newly elected gov-
ernment of democratic President
(and Indian) Benito Juarez. The
English and Spanish quickly
made deals and left. The French,
however, had different ideas.
Under Emperor Napoleon IlI,
who detested the United States,


the French came to stay. They
brought a Hapsburg prince with
them to rule the new Mexican
empire. His name was Maximil-
ian; his wife, Carlota. Napoleon's
French Army had not been defeat-
ed in 50 years and it invaded Mexi-
co with the finest modern equip-
ment and with a newly
reconstituted Foreign Legion.
The French were not afraid of
anyone, especially since the Unit-
ed States was embroiled in its
own Civil War.
The French Army left the port
of Vera Cruz to attack Mexico City
to the west, as the French
assumed that the Mexicans would
give up should their capital fall to
the enemy as European cOun-
tries traditionally did.
Under the command of Texas-
born General Zaragosa, (and the
cavalry under the command of
Colonel Porfirio Diaz, later to be
Mexico's president and dictator),
the Mexicans awaited. Brightly
dressed French Dragoons led the
enemy columns. The Mexican
Army was less stylish.
General Zaragosa ordered
Colonel Diaz to take his cavalry,


the best in the world, out to the
French flanks. In response, the
French did a most stupid thing;
they sent their cavalry off to chase
Diaz and his men, who proceed-
ed to butcher them. The remain-
ing French infantrymen charged
the Mexican defenders through.
sloppy mud from a thunderstorm
and through hundreds of head of
stampeding cattle stirred up by
Indians armed only with
machetes.
When the battle was over,
many French were killed or
wounded and their cavalry was
being chased by Diaz' superb
horsemen miles away. The Mexi-
cans had woo a great victory that
kept Napoleon III from supplying
the confederate rebels for another
year, allowing the United States to
build the greatest army the world
had ever seen. This grand army
smashed the Confederates at Get-
tysburg just 14 months after the.
battle of Puebla, essentially end-
ing the Civil War.
Union forces were then
rushed to the Texas'Mexican bor-
der under General Phil Sheridan,
who made sure that the Mexicans


got all the weapons and ammuni-
tion they needed to expel the
French. American soldiers were
discharged with their uniforms
and rifles if they promised to join
the Mexican Army to fight the
French. The American Legion of
Honor marched in the Victory
Parade in Mexico City.
It might be a historical stretch
to credit the survival of the United
States to those brave 4,000 Mexi-
cans who faced an army twice as
large in 1862. But who knows?
In gratitude, thousands of Mex-
icans crossed the border after
Pearl Harbor to join the U.S.
Armed Forces. As recently as the
Persian Gulf War, Mexicans flood-
ed American consulates with
phone calls, trying to join up and
fight another war for America.
Mexicans, you see, never for-
gel who their friends are, and nei-
ther do Americans. That's why
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Recently, it seems there have
been an unusual number of acci-
dents reported in the media.
Whether it is the newspaper or the Financial
television, a barrage of traffic and Tips
other fatalities have been coming
our way. I thought it would, there-
fore, be a good idea to remind you
to review your own life insurance
program. byWayneC. Switzer
People avoid the thought of
their own mortality. Otherwise, our them, but before I got to their
churches and synagogues would home to write the policy, they died.
be filled everyweek. II isonlywhen One man who was in very good
a tragedy or serious health scare health and about 65 years old, died
comes our way that we deal with of a heart attack at midnight, and I
this reality of life. was only aware of that information
You would be surprised at the when I got to his home the follow-
numberof times, although it hasn't ing morning at 10 a.m. for an
happened lately, that I went out to appointment to write his mortgage
a client's home or office and made life insurance.
a life insurance presentation; but Another man, a long-lime per-
because the client was in excellent sonal friend, asked me to come
health, he decided not to buy. write life insurance on him, and
Then, about a year later, one of his before being able to do so, he had
children called me and reported a freak accident. His hobby was fly.
their father's death and wanted to ing large model planes. He had one
know if he had bought any more that was a four-engine bomber,
life insurance, and a very long steel cable tethered
I have also had multiple occa- it. It was his first time ever flying this
sions when a friend or client told particular model. In an open field,
me on the phoie'that they wanted'-' the plane hit an electric line, and-he
me to write more insurance on 'was electrocuted instantly. His wife


Joke of

the week


Children excellent


at Mommie Test
"Why God made moms" 2. Mom. You can tell by room
answers given by elementary inspection. She sees the stuff under
school age children to the follow- the bed.
ing questions:, 3. I guess Mom is, but only
Why did God make mothers? becauseshe has a lot more to do
Why did God make mothers thandad.
I. She's the only one who What's the difference between
knows where the scotch tape is. moms and dads?
2. Mostly to clean the house. I. Moms work at work &work at
3. To help us out of there when home, &dads just go to work at work.
we were getting born. 2. Moms know how to talk to
How did God make mothers? teachers without scaring them.
I. He used dirt, just like for the 3. Dads are taller &stronger, but
rest of us. moms have all the real power 'cause
2. Magic plus super powers and that's who you got to ask if you %\ant
a lot of stirring. to sleep over at your friend's.
3. God made my Mom just the 4. Moms have magic, they make
same like he made me. He just you feel better without medicine.
used bigger parts. What does your Mom do in her
What ingredients are mothers sparetime?
madeof? 1. Mothers don't do spare time.
1. God makes mothers out of 2. To hear her tell it, she pays
clouds and angel hair and every- bills all day long.
thing nice in the world and one dab What would it take to make
of mean. your Mom perfect?
2. They had to get their start 1. On the inside she's already,
from men's bones. Then they perfect. Outside, I think some kind
mostly use string, I think, of plastic surgery.
Why did God give you your 2. Diet:,You know, her hair. I'd
mother and not some other Mom? diet, maybe blue.
1. We're related. If you could change one thing
2. God knew she likes me a lot aboutyour Mom, what would it be?
more than other people's moms I. She has this weird thing
like me. about me keeping my room clean.
What kind of little girl was I'dget rid of that.
your Mom? 2. I'd make my Mom smarter.
1. My Mom has always been my Then she would know it was my
Mom and none of that other stuff, sisterwho did it and not me.
2. I don't know because I was- 3. i would like for her to get rid
n't there, but my guess would be of those invisible eyes on her back.
pretty bossy. THE MOMMYTEST
3. They say she used to be nice. I was out walking with my 4 year
What did Mom need to know old daughter. She picked up some-
about dad before she married him? thing off the ground and started to
1. His last name. put it in her mouth. I took the item
2. She had to know his back- away from herand I asked hernotto
ground. Like is he a crook? Does he' do that. "Why?" my daughter asked.
get drunk on beer? "Because it's been laying outside,
3. Does he make at least $800 a you don't know where it's been, it's
year? Did he say NO to drugs and dirty and probably has germs" I
YES to chores? replied. At this point, my daughter
Why did your Mom marry looked at me with total admiration
your dad? and asked, "Wow! How do you
1. My dad makes the best know all this stuff?" "Uh," .. was
spaghetti in the world And m thinking quickly," All moms know
spaghetti in the world. And my this stuff. It's on the Mommy Test.
Mom eats a lot. You have to know it, or they don't let
2. She got too old to do anything you be a Mommy." We walked
elsewithhim. along in silence for 2 or 3 minutes,
3. My grandma says that Mom but she was evidently pondering this
didn't have her thinking cap on. new information. "OH...I get it!" she
Who's the boss atyour house? beamed, "So if you don't pass the
1. Mom doesn't want to be test you have to be the daddy."
boss, but she has to because dad's "Exactly" I replied back with a big
such a goof ball. smile on my face and joy in my heart.


and children witnessed the acci-
dent. Needless to say, it was tragic
for the family.
It is almost a daily occurrence,
when you drive to Naples on 1-75,
to see an accident on one side of
the highway or the other. Highway
80 has its own bad history of acci-
dents.
In the book of Ecclesiastes in
the Bible, it says there is a time to
be born and a time to die. Fortu-
nately, it does not ,tell us when.
Unfortunately, it leaves the finan-
cial planning aspect to our own
weak devices. Most of us don't see
an urgency to deal with the pur-
chase of life insurance, because we
are not going to die today, and we
can always buy it tomorrow!
AlJva s? Besides, what is the point
in spending the money now when
we are in good health? Answer, it is
cheap. When we are in bad health
and really want it, it will no longer
be cheap.
When you see advertisements
on television for extremely cheap
life insurance, they are for real.
Today, rates in the United States are
lower than ever and very afford-
able. Here is what may be a little
misleading about the TV ads
though: Those rates assume


absolutely perfect health, i.e., low
blood pressure, no adverse med-
ical history in your family, slender
body weight, and some companies
even ask about your "regular
weekly exercise routine." Most
applicants don't quality for the
"best preferred" discount quoted.
However, most applicants do qual-
ify for a preferred or standard rate.
If you are buying a 10 or 15-year
level term policy, almost everyone
can altord those rates for a sub-
stantial amount of life insurance.

Here is a question foryou. What
is the # 1 reason why a person buys
life insurance? Answer this in your
mind no\\, then at the very end of
this column, I will give the ansiver.
Don't look yet! Most people
assume it is because of some
necessity such as covering a bank
loan, a mortgage, protecting a
spouse, etc. But, the real answer is
the very reason you should take the
lime to call the agent of your
choice, who incidentally can quote
the same companies who adver-
tise on television and bring your life
insurance program up-to-date.
WayTne C. Switzer, CLU, (Answer:
your love for another person), ,


Witch's Brew


Have a special place to put
your keys as soon as you get
home. If possible make it big
enough to put mail or books to
return or anything you need to
take when you leave and lay the
keys on top.
Those boxes that canned veg-
etables arrive at the store in are
the perfect size to put your
canned goods on your pantry
shelf. Put all tomato products in
one and green veggies in another.
They can be stacked if you write
on the side %what is in it. When I
had people to cook for I had one
for soup, tomato stuff, etc.
Last week I had foot surgery ...
Not too bad, but uncomfortable.


The stitches
come out this
week and
then every-
thing should
gradually get
back to nor-
mal. The cardinal rule is not to
stay off work long enough for
them to find out they can do with-
out you.
Here are some words that
have disappeared from our lan-
guage. You young whippersnap-
pers will have to find an old timer
to explain them to you. Fender
skirts, curb "feelers, steering
knobs. Let us have a moment of
silence.


Community Calendar


Friday, May 12
American Legion Fish Fry: 5-7
p.m. Legion Post 130, Highway 80
VFW 10100 Aux.: Friday meal,
$6,5-? p.m.. post home on SR 29S.
AA: Step 11 Meditation Meeting
7 p.m. Episcopal Church of the
Good Shepherd, 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 14
AA: 7 p.m. Port LaBelle, Episco-
pal Church of the Good Shepherd,
Collingswood & Eucalyptus, Port
LaBelle, open discussion

Monday, May 15
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,tHwy. 80W
Mid-County MSBU Advisory
Committee: 7 p.m. PPFD, Hendry
Isles Blvd.
Men's Christian Gathering 7:30
p.m., the Dallas Townsend Ag Cen-
ter.f
Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m.,
Episcopal Church of the Good
Shepherd, Collingswood & Euca-
lyptus, Port LaBelle, open meeting

Tuesday, May 16
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
Teen Center: Hendry County
Health Dept., 325 Pratt Blvd., 3 to 7


p.m.
F/S Community Meeting:
Daniels School Community Cen-
ter, 6:30 p.m.
MAD. DAD.S.: 7 p.m. city hall
AA: 12 Step/Big Book study
group, 8 p.m. First Christian
Church, Ford Avenue, open meet-
ing.
ABWA now meets on the third
Tuesday of the month instead of
the second Thursday of the month.
7 p.m. at the Woman's club.

Wednesday,
May 17
AA Big Book Meeting: Noon,
Episcopal Church of the Good
Shepherd, Collingswood Parkway,
Port LaBelle, open meeting
Wednesday Night Kids: 6-7
p.m., Caloosa Baptist Church, for
youth in grades 6-12 at 500 W. Hwy.
80. Phone 675-2348
PPVFD: drill 7p.m.
Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Jaycee Bldg.
VFW Post 10100: 7:30 p.m.
Hwy. 29S
AA 8 p.m. at the Alva Recreation
Hall.

Thursday, May 18
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.
AA: Open discussion, 8 p.m.,
First Christian Church, Ford Ave.
American Legion Post 130 &
Aux.: 7 p.m.
Domestic Violence Task Force:
noon, Children & Families confer-
ence room, Cowboy Way
American Legion Post 130 &
Aux.: 7 p.m.
Hendry/LaBelle Recreation
MSBU: 7:30 p.m. City Hall


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Birthday boy
Walter Ferguson turned 83 Friday, May 5, and his friends at
Flora & Ella's round table didn't let him forget it. They gathered
as usual for breakfast, laden with a few trifles to tickle his
funny bone. After breakfast he was anxious to head home to
take his real gift- a 1923 Model T touring car in mint condition
- for a test drive. A steam locomotive driver, Walter has lots of


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"birthday" left including a trip to Poland to actually drive the Suomirled to me Caloosa
only coal burning passenger train left in that country. BelleMorrison family
Sarah DeAnn Morrison.
Rasm ussen Sealey Jerome Wesley Fabian
Rasmussen,Sealey Morrison-
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Mr. Mikal Rasmussen of
Lehigh Acres and Ms. Laurie
Rasmussen of North Fort Myers
are pleased to announce the
engagement of their daughter,
Jami Lynn Rasmussen, to Bran-
don James Sealey. Brandon.is
the son of James and Angela
Sealey of LaBelle. Jami is also
the granddaughter of Bernard T.
Rasmussen of LaBelle.
Jami is a 2002 graduate of
Riverdale High School.' She
received a Bachelor of Science .
degree-in Nlursing from Florida
Gulf Coast University. She will L
begin her internship program in Submitted to the Caloosa
the neonatal intensive care unit Belle/Teresa Hamil
at Healthpark in Ma\ Jami Lynn Rasmussen,
The groomlr is a 21001 graduate Brandon James Sealey
of LaBelle High: School.' He''
received a Bachelor of Science.. Home.Buildersof Cape Coral..
degree in Political Scienre.rorm The wedding will take place
the Unitersii, of South Florida. at Ft. Myers Beach, June I0),
He is presently employed as a 2006. The couple will reside in
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Judith Ann Hopkins and Robert best man was Archie Hopkins,.son
William Smith were joined in mar- of the bride, of Sarasota. The flower
riage on February 25,2006. The wed- children were lan Goetz and Kylie
ding ceremonywas held at Langetree Hopkins. The ring bearers were
Ranch in LaBelle. Charles Kirkpatrick Joel Hopkins and Dylan Hopkins,
officiatedattheceremony. all grandchildren of the bride and -ubmitd o the Ca a
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her son, Archie Hopkins. The maid receptionwas held at the ranch. Mr. and Mrs Robert William Smith
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By Kristen Hunter
The Hendry County Commu-
nity Traffic Safety Team monthly
meeting was held on Thursday,
May 4. Of prime concern was the
Hendry County "Buckle Up in
Your Truck," which runs from
May 7-13 and "Click It or Ticket"
from May 14-June 4. Make sure
you are wearing your seatbelt
because tickets will be issued. If
you are 18 years old or under you
must buckle up, no matter where
in the vehicle you are. Drivers or
passengers in 5,000 lb. trucks are,
not required to buckle up accord-
ing to law, but are according to
insurance.
Starting July 1, 2002, anew law


in the State of Florida went into
effect to protect law enforcement
officers and other emergency
workers stopped alongside our
highways. The "Move Over Act"
requires motorists to approach
cautiously when an emergency
vehicle is stopped ahead with its
lights flashing. Motorists must
change lanes away from the
emergency vehicle if they are on a
multi-lane highway and can do so
safely. If drivers can't change
lanes safely, or they are on a two-
lane highway, they must slow
down while maintaining a safe
speed so as not to impede other
traffic. A violation can result in
fines under Section 316.126(l)(b)


Florida Statutes.
The S.R. 78 and Hwy. 29 light
has been taken out and will: be
moved to Nobles Rd. The realign-
ment north of the bridge, on
Nobles Rd. and Hwy. 29 will be
finished around June.
CTST is looking for School
Board, Sheriff and School Trans-
portation participation at the
meetings. The Safety Team is
comprised of volunteers to make
suggestions on safety issues. If
you would like to receive a free
Kids Safety First Buckle Up color-
ing book, please go to
www'.kidssafetyfirst.org. There is
no limit on the amount.
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The Hendry-LaBelle Recreation
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Club are teaming up again this year
to host the summer camp pro-
gram. Some of the activities
enjoyed at camp are swimming,
roller-skating, arts and crafts,
games, talent show, field trips and
movies. Lunch and snacks are pro-
vided through the Hendry Schools
Food Service Program.
Camp organizers are looking for


some businesses or individuals to
sponsor a camper for $35- per
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will be held at LaBelle High School.
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ers. They are still looking for group
leaders.
Registration for campers will be
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, May 15-18, from 4-6 p.m.
at the Recreation Board office, 310
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Athletes command center stage at LHS


By Kristin Hunter

Fall Sports Awards
The auditorium was packed
on Wednesday night, May 3, at 6
p.m. with excited anticipation in
the air. As David Kelley, the Athlet-
ic Director for the high school,
quieted the crowd the sports cere-
mony began. Three and four
sport athletes were first, scholas-
tic athletes were second and three
and four year senior awards fol-
lowed that. The team awards
started off with fall sports then on
to winter sports and then finishing
with spring sports.
Starting with volleyball Coach
Lori Langford Perkins announced
the Offensive Player of the Year
Award, which went to Chelsa
Casseaux; the Defensive Player of
the Year Award went to Kaitlin
Marotti; the Most Improved Player
Award went to Alexa Reddish; the
Coaches Award went to Heather
Raulerson; and the MVP Award-
went to Dani Blake.
SCoach Jeff Frost was up next
with Girls and Boys Cross Coun-
try. The Girls MVP Award went to
Maribel Gomez; the Outstanding
Senior Award went to Kaitlyn
Marotti; the Most Improved
Award went to Roxana Razo; and
the Rookie of the Year Award
went to Laura Munoz.
The Boys Cross Country MVP
Award went to Stafford King; the
Outstanding Senior Award went
to Josh Chisholm; the Most
Improved Award went to Benito
Garza; and the Rookie of the Year
Award went to Jose Guillen.
Coach Bobbie Spratt was next
with Girls Golf. Most Improved
Award went to Jessica Bechtel
and the MVP Award went to
Angela Zimmerly.
Coach Scott Wegsheid pre-
sented Boys Golf. The MVP Award
went to Derek Anderson and the
Most Improved Award went to
Blake Broom.
The Cheerleading Awards
were presented by Vivian Ben-
nett. The Varsity Most Improved
Award went to Amber Furman
and the Most Spirited Award went
to Kaylynn Doll. The JV Football
Cheerleading Awards went to
Carissa Langley for Most
Improved and the Most Spirited
Award went to Alecia "Cha Cha"
Gallegos. The Unsung Hero


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Award went to Mallory Allen and
Tiny McClain.
The football awards were pre-
sented by Coach Ron Dunbar.
The Defensive Specialty Award
went to Matt Williamson; the
Offensive Specialty Award went to
Chad Lutkenhaus; the Offensive
Lineman Award went to Matt Bell;
the Defensive Lineman Award
went to Austin Clayton; the Spe-
cial Teams Award went to JB Hull;
the Special Teams Award went to
Ryan Caudill; the Cowboy Heart
Award went to Nathan Riberdy
and Andy Taylor; and the MVP
Award went to Matt Davidson.

Winter
Sports Awards
The Boys Basketball Awards
were presented by David Kelley.
The MVP Award went to Chad
Lutkenhaus and Dusan Jovetic;
The Assist and Steals Award went
to Blake Basquin. The Coaches
Award went to Kyle McClain.
The Girls Basketball Awards
were presented by Heidi Lederer.
The MVP Award went to Kaci
Ringler and Chelsa CasseauLx. The
Scoring Award went to Chels\
Ramos. The Delensive Award
went to JaniaThompson.
The Boys Soccer Awards were
presented by Coach Jef Frost. The
Offensive Player of the Year
Award went to Isai Velasquez.
The Defensive Player of the Year
Award went to Josh Chisholm.
The Outstanding Senior Award
went to David Perkins. The Rook-
ie of the Year Award went to
Hasaan Mustafa.
The Girls Soccer Awards were
presented by Coach Jim Sloan.
The Defensive Award went to
Shayla Wilson. The Offensive
Award went to Cori Ankney. The
Leadership Award went to Maria
Rodriguez. The Coaches' Award
went to Roxann Munoz and Gre-
cia Leos.
The Wrestling Awards were
presented by Coach Tony Zucheg-
no. The Most Improved Award
went to Patrick McLymont. The
Leadership Award went to Mickey
Clay and Philip Anderson. The
MVP Award went to Colin Sparks.
The Girls Powerlifting Awards
were presented by Jenny
McClain. The Most Improved
Award went to Daphne Glisson
and Misty Kapke. The Rookie of


the Year Award went to Diana
Blakey. The MVP Award went to
Nezzie Beckworth.

Spring
Sports Awards
The Boys Powerlifting Awards
were presented by David Kelley.
The Rookie of the Year Award
went to Jose Guillen. The MVP
Award went to Matt Davidson.
The Most Improved Award went
to Izzy Hernandez. The Cowboy
Heart Award went to Manual
Soto.
The Boys Baseball Awards
were presented by Brent Ringler.
The Defensive Award went to
Chad Lutkenhaus. The Coaches'
Award went to Raymond Marro-
quin. The Batting Average
Leader, MVP Award went to Blake
Basquin.
The Softball Awards were pre-
sented by Raymond Marroquin.
The Most Improved Award went
to Alexa Redish. The Offensive
MVP Award went to Heather
Raulerson. The Defensive MVP
Award went to Cori Ankney. The
Pitching MVP Award went to
Amanda Atun. The Pride Award
went to Shayla Wilson and Tiffany
Terrell. The MVP Award went to
Dani Blake.
The Girls and Boys Track
Awards were presented by Mel
Greenleaf. The Girls Track MVP
Field Award went to Suzi Green-
.leaf. The MVP Runner Award
went to Brooke Norris. The Rook-
ie of the Year was Jordan Walls.
The Pride Award went to Brittany
Gallegos.. The Boys Track MVP
Running Award went to Josh,
Chisholm. The MVP Field Events
Award went to Julian Keen. The
Pride Award went to Staflord
King.
The Girls Tennis Awards were
presented by Coach Bobbie
Spratt. Amanda Pittman received
the Cowgirl of the Year Award.
The Most Improved Award went
to Misty Kapke. The MVP Award
went to VanCheska Koch.
The Boys Tennis Awards were
presented by Mr. Ballinger. The
Most Improved Award went to
Darrell Cash. The Iron Man Award
went to Cory Mundy. The MVP
Award went to Myron Huffman.
The MVP Award went to Benito
Garza. The Pride Award went to
Mauricio Briones.


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J749.000.
CAIooS,WICHEE RIVER FRONTAGE of 125s
kri li u i.%ii-is at she ,un wi and n ir ritE,
..,u hi- h p,rch LI igdid SBR 2BA. 2 car
Lijo- fI-i t --.ik c Flitllp,,l 1 It- led ihin I mile oi
r-rlcii I ccjivfiL: Bid]gull ,sLi.C Ind~iar,Hill,
cr i'rj i ilh F'. king. Ir i. r t)u xm aid Di
$599,900.


WATERFRONT
Riverfront 5 Acres with 215+/-
feet of frontage. High elevation
reveals spectacular views.
$895,000 REDUCED
Riverfront 1.15 Acre homesite on
pzestigious Fort Denaud Rd.
$575,000
More than Meets the Eyel Hard
to 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
maintenance CBS/Stucco exteri-
or with all the details of a well
designed country home on the
inside. Features include tray
ceilings. interior doors all cus-
tom built, custom cabinets with
tile backsplash and granite
countertops, all windows have
wood casing surrounds, a brick
fireplace, and wood floors
throughout finish the look.
$515,000 REDUCED
2 Acre Deed Restricted Homesite
'in Oak Haven Estates. Oak filled
and backs up to beautiful sun-
sets over the water. $350,000
HOMES
2 Story Home close to town just,
off Ft. Denaud Rd. This amazing
3Bed/2Ba home has It all, loca-
tion, charm, Master suite with
office, screened room and
more. $279,000 REDUCED "
Port LaBelle Unit 4 3BR/1BA home
with oversized lanai, great start-
ed home. $140,000.
Mobile on 1/2 acre south of
LaBelle with lots of paving and
a 26x53 pole barn. $92,500.
LOTS AND LAND
Development Potential 25 acres
plus on Ft. Denaud Rd. Pair up
with available waterfront
(priced Independently) for an
upscale residential project.
$150,000 per acre.
5 Beautiful Oak Laden Acres
located East of LaBelle. Quiet
County Living for only $160,000.
Over Half an acre in the city.
Complete with fence and cul-
vert, brush has been cleared,


affordable. luuno. Ining on the hoirei of Ihe
Caliooahaihher Risjcr BR plu, j den 2BA home
Impeccable home include, a oinoe hrtpbci, killed
rut. borm dining room. cahedr.l nelings. brcakfias
bar, dcuched 2 car garage and runningg nser vewcs
This is qualh) living 3 1 reduced $395,000.
WATERFRONT HOMIESITES
DREAMING OF OWNING YOUR OWN
ISLAND?Sei sail on 12 t secluded at re, ith t ma- -
able spoil eaement $1.400,000.
MAKE THIS 200 FT OF RIVER FRONTAGE
YOULRS Ju-.t esi of thei Hitoi Fl Denud bridge
Chei 2.+'- acre ci plei-uirable ncfrofuni ,ijge
,lLh A.iess ifrnm CR "8 Pronpl'y hx.s remouible p,.ul
ea.,mcni 1965,000.
IMPROVED WATERFRONT LOT In Cat.,i H.iitu.,r
ath, boai dulJk. cllindcleti Ot c IOr loirAlic\rir.
froni oin thi .S4- i ce liot 499.000.
240 FT OF BEALUTIFIL. NAVIGABLE CREEK
FRONTAGE wilh 'i li* and a:ic., 10 the nmcr Dxk
permit mi hand seludtd l.cantiCm o:rffeiN ea'i) .cc-
10 F,:n Mers ind doaoni.jnr LaBelle Deed re-Arnrm
comriunil 4- a,:re $429,000.
230 FT ON THE RIVER SIDE of Pon LaBlle
Rancherne 2 53 acre-. allowss hor-'ni nd dock. Deed
restnc-ed Reduced One, anniou, hnng on Ihe
offers' $425,000.
PORT LABELLE RANCHETTESI Rienieme
Bejauiful 288 acre liome.ilce ith mlew of ihe
Caloisahichee Riser 2ll) feel of greenbell paice
herween the homemite and the neit, Boar ditL
allowed Priced omote $410,000.
180 N. Bridge SL. LaBele, FL
(863) 675-6788 1-888675-6762
www.heritagelandco.com


oaks r1.o ftl? ( buy at
Ovm-ied hnmnite conveniently
located in the city with easy
access to SR 80. .75 Acres man-
icured and ready for your
dream home. Lots of oaks and
maples. $95,000.
Port LaBele Lots on the north
side of 80, close to new devel-
opment area & marina. Priced
from $49,000 to $57,900. Call for
inventory list. Over 60 sites to
pick from.
Seller Financing Avnflnhle 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.
INDUSTRIALICOMMRDrIAT
Pitma Cormer 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 remariin-gAac. zoned
HeavyiindWiaal. G~- ftportu-
nity for flex space development.
Easy access to SR 29 and SR 80
located across from the State
Attorney's Office and close to I
LaBelle Airport. $3,064,466.
CwnmawIrl potanflnl Located
approx 1 mile, west of Cowboy
Way with 800 lineal ft on Hwy 80.
Directly across from the pro-I
osed future Wal-Mart location.
$2,090,.88
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2400. SqExcellent
road side the '

Heavy tbcltiuriSt Site just south
of the cty limits. Industrial Loop
S/D. Easy access to both SR 801
and Hwy 29. Cleared, filled and
culvert in. $299,0100
Profitable Towing B iriness
established with many revolv-
ing accounts & approved by all
the major motor clubs. Currently
servicing LaBelle and the sur-
rounding area with a clean &
reliable service record. Call for
details.


419 W. State Rd. 80 Lae FL 33935
863-675-7522 www.belleiealty.com
Terri Banky Lic Real Estate Broker
S Shary Weckwerth Broker Associate
LEADING THE WAY!


BankofAmerca SHIRLEY IMHOFF WILLIS
aeortgage Loan Officer
4 s^ Consumer Real Estate
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
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LaBelle, FL 33935
(The Wallace Plaza)

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863 675 4550
orid 281 S. Bridge Street LaBelle
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tate co. Associates: Seth Howard. Phil Lewis Tamra
i Franco, Jim Coddington & Kyndel Murray

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o159,900.
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_cre. \ th 30x42 pole barn &
24x36 horse bari 69Ib j r.1Djle Ranchettes nice,
nice. nice. $695,000.
61.25 acres. Improved pastures & fenced. Only
$11,000 per acre.
68 an, r ---f,-a- d.


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.


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hard t "ls'W4 caKR 'jrid I e ,,.ii.,l., I,:,ci ,so:.ur bi.,: prcure'
enjoy the sunset over the lake in Lehigh Acres. COnii $169,900.
$219,900. Relax the rur.al i,)a :Siluilc.J..i 2, I ii2.. ,i 4 ing
* REDUCED! PERFECT STARTER HOME! 2BR/1BA M.:..l.,un tjc.julht, r.ir I, 2,ilr. ,.Ir.ufi.:lui'.J hiome
CBS home located in LaBelle on a quiet oak fllnc wnh m o. I1li,.I1 I1 luing jreIj ri) 1ir .:li.:upr1
street. Features new flooring and a fenced back IiJ ci sE.LLlR F.,(rill., It, tiLl.SE' 119,900
Priced @ $159,900.. p &...i -*s
* Just like NEW! 3BR/.5B CBS home within walrg
distance from shopping. Features include new berber
carpet, ceramic tile, all new cabinets and much more. Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file past
Priced to sell at only $119,900. well-traveled location of this 8+/- acres onSR 80 in'
'. -, Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and 3 existing


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Running out of room for your family? This huge
2005 4BR/2B manufactured home boasts, 2,304
sq ft of living space and sitson 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.
Running out of room for your family? This huge
2005 4BR/2B manufactured home boasts, 2,304 sq ft
of living space and sits on 2.34 fenced acres in the
quiet rural community of DoubleJ Acres. Country liv-
ing 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 l ilth jW~l on
cleared7.5-ic7WOW!V"e sure to c ecKout the


entrances off of SR 80. Cleared with well and electric.
Time's on your side in this investment! $2,750,000.
* The opportunities are endless! Bring your invest-
ment Uf~clll ./ER te tB Ife^, 27
f "ointgaN tex water plan. Property was cTared
except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bring your ideas
and see! $650,000.
* 5+/- acres in Pioneer Plantation. Suitable for site
built home or manufactured. Only $170,000.
* Uncramp yourself on this spacious 2.5+/- acres on
Evans Rd. with a pond and fenced for livestock. So say
goodbye to city pressure and enjoy the country.
130,000.
* 1.84+/- acre located off Jacks 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


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Sluijdel -ilh ,r.-n.hi 4il 2 sieel building lsh
'ilc( ,il Iq t .1 '.:,ik .ur'j on I+ jaci Zoned
lur HAvyv induslrul ,ic (uirrltfltl I 1il renltd
.,:,,T i, :, t,,r:,,r,,:- :.l-, Lr jI[ l ,d) $525,000.

* Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel locat-
ed near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just
minutes-away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per
square foot.
* Sable Palm /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 peaceful
country side of Palmdale. The park even has its own
fishing lake and grass landing strip. The remaining 40
acres could accommodate several hundred additional
RV sites. $2,800,000
* Loaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings with
over 5,800 sq ft of work area on 1+/- acre. Zoned for
Heavy Industrial use. Currently is fully rented out to 3
businesses. Listed at only $525,000.
* Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel locat-
ed near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just
minutes away from downtown,LaBelle. $3.50 per
square foot.
S1.18+/- 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
corneAff It, iilU ental
inconlccolB'tmnty yJro e iafl'st is 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.


IHI (L~HAMING CEDAR HOME sitt on r
oversized 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.


WATERFRONT HOMES/LOTS in place. Homesite is located approx. 75 ft. from
LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION!!! This 3 the main river in an area of nice homes. Permits
+/- acre peninsula has over 700' of are in place to re-dredge oxbow to 6-8 ft. depth.
Caloosahatchee River frontage with Hwy. 29 $499,000.
access. Zoned C-2 your possibilities are endless! HOMES IN LABELLE
$3,900,000 WELL MAINTAINED 3BR/2BA MANUFAC-
ONE OF THE FEW RIVERFRONT PARCELS on TURNED HOME w/ office or possible 4th bed-
the market. This stunning 10.7 Acres is very room. Located within city limits, completely
unique with 600 +/- feet fronting on the beautiful fenced and priced to sell! $99,900
Caloosahatchee River. Look to the East and West HOMES
Inrl niro ndPlessP vies fo m th i,,e br ha, LIKE NEW THIS 3 BEDROOM. 2 BATH IFEA.


Fnou aqu m im iew frm ie raised river an .
Fenced back yard and 8' x 10' shed for extra stor- The waterfront piece features lakefront on the
age. $199,9Or
age. South side and riverfront on the North. Build your
dream home and enjoy the peace and tranquility
that 'LaBelle's Caloosahatchee has to offer.
$1,950,00 IERFRONT
SPECrACULAR RiIVERFRONT ESTATE SITE


MUVE IN READY Newly remodeled 3BR/2BA
home located on large lot in the city. New carpet,
flooring and interior paint and spacious master
bedroom. Price reduced to sell $179,900
I.


4BR/2BA SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME features
large kitchen, new a/c, upgraded appliances, jet
tub and above ground pool. $174,900
Ala~s u%~lt*iilit.AE m :


THIS IMMACULATE MANUFACTURED HOME
is situated on shaded oversized lot in town and
completely fenced. Home features vaulted ceil-
ings, split floor plan, kitchen with pantry and
breakfast island. Front and back porches are great
for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment.
REDUCED $134,900


with over 200 feet of waterfront and already sepa-
rated into 2 lots. The fabulous view is naturally
pristine across arid up the river from this "Point"
on both the main river and the "Old River", which
features 60'feet of protected dockage. Rip Rap of
riverbank is in progress. There is NO "Corps
Setback" on either lot, which may allow houses
and/or pools unusually close to River. Beautiful
area of upscale homes within blocks of central
LaBelle. $1,500,000
GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT This 1.04 acre lot is
wooded and located on County Road 78. Build
your dream home on this parcel and enjoy endless
views of the Caloosahatchee River. Price Reduced
$499,900
SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR NATURE


LOVIES, This 2/2 CBS Home & Guest mobile is
on Jacks Branch with river access. This Unique
one of a kind property also has it's own private
ISLAND. Gorgeous property is covered with large
oaks. Call for more details. This is a MUST SEE.
$475,000
FXCEIIENT BUYII This .84 +/-Acre creek front
homesite is located on Pollywog Creek in beauti-
ful river front community. Build your dream
home on this oversized Creekfront lot which pro-
vides beautiful oaks, access to the Caloosahatchee
River and some river views. Price Reduced
$149,900 Possible Owner Financing Available!
BEAUTIFUL RIVERVIEWS from this waterfront
homesite on dredged river oxbow w/ private dock


TURES A LARGE BONUS ROOM. The home
offers a split floor plan, upgraded appliances,
pantry, laundry room, custom floors, and a large
open patio. The landscaping is done and the cus-
tom driveway adds a nice touch to this one of a
kind must see. $185,000.
SELLER RELOCATING! Ready to move in and a
must see to believe! Located in a private country
setting in Horseshoe Acres Subdivision. This 2
bedroom, 1 bath manufactured home is situated
on over a half acre lot, shaded screened deck, with
many fruit trees and partially fenced yard. Dog on
premises. Call ahead. $129,500.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! This 2 bedroom
1.5 bath mobile home is located in quiet River
Oaks Subdivision, Ortona Fl. Great investment for
the part-time Floridian, or a great get-away. The
home is being sold partially furnished, and offers
a split floor plan with vaulted ceilings. $58,500
HOMES ON ACREAGE
UNIQUE. DESIRABLE AND SECLUDED! Less


than a mile from the new West Glades Elementary.
This property is 14.5 acres in one of the fastest
growing areas of Glades County. Surrounded by
large acreage, this parcel has been cleared and
fenced. This custom built home is spacious and
very well kept. Over 3,400 sq.ft. split floor plan
features ceramic tile, 3 large bedrooms, walk-in
closets, and 2.5 spacious baths. The island kitchen
has walk-in pantry, breakfast area, and is open to
the large family room. The master bedroom and
bath offer his and hers walk-in closets, garden tub,
separate shower, dual sinks and access to the
pool. Too many improvement to mention, call for
your private showing! $1,450,000.
SBR/1BA CBS HOME ON 8.8+/- ACRES
fronting on paved road approx. 3 miles from town.
Property is fenced & cross fenced w/ gorgeous
oaks and horse stable. $490,000.


.18 +/ ACRES W/BR/1.5BA COTTAGE style home ~' -,... ~- --


located in Port LaBelle Ranchettes, one of LaBelle's most
desirable communities. Situated at the end of a cul de
sac provides a peaceful & private setting. Cathedral ceil-
ings, ceramic tile throughout, open floor plan and wrap
around porch. $469,900
3BR/2BA LIKE NEW 2003 PALM HARBOR manufa-
cutured home on 2.5 acres located west of LaBelle. Split
floor plan, spacious kitchen, breakfast bar and walk in
closets. $219,900.
QUIET COUNTRY RETREAT Like new manufactured
home on 2.82 acres in quiet Ft. Denaud. This immacu-
late home offers vaulted ceilings, entertainment pack-
age includes a large screen television w/stereo and sur-
round sound, split floor plan, built in computer center,
large master bedroom and bath w/garden tub and sep-
arate shower Upgraded appliances add a nice touch, to
the large open kitchen w/ eat-in breakfast bar and for-
mal dining. $212,500
ACREAGE/LOTS
40 ACRE- Gerber Grove $660,000
2.5 +/- ACRES, stocked pond, partially fenced, unique
oak grove and ready to build. Great location on CR 78
approx. 2 miles from town. Seller motivated! $199,000
10 ACRE PARCEL located off Hwy 74 (Bermont Road)
in Charlotte County. Property zoned agricultural. Price
Reduced $100,000
RPEAPITIFI. OAK COVERn D CITY OFL n ABEL


LQI Located in established neighborhood. Build your
home on this .45 acre lot. Price Reduced $79,900
BEAUTIFUL 100' X 185' RESIDENTIAL HOMESITE


w/beautiful oaks located in the city of LaBelle and ready
to build! $89,900
OVERSIZED .64 ACRE WOODED residential home-
site located in the city. $89,000
1.25 ACRES LOT in growing Montura Ranch Estate
more lots available $49,500
RESID EN ti .3--. lot w/well, septic &
2 culverts i' J p J home or mobile
home. Red torK -
COMMERCIABUSINESS
PRIME LOCATIONI Business zoned property located
in Downtown LaBelle. Perfectly situated on the corner
of,(Hwy 29) Bridge Street and Park Avenue thi property
has endless possibilities. "Old Historical Florida-Style"
two story building, 1,846 sq. ft. w/ 122' frontage on
Bridge Street and a "Quaint Old-Florida Cracker-Style"
office fronting on Park Avenue. $1,200,000


Corner of Hwy. 80 & 45 South Riverview LaBelle, FL
863-675-2718 1-877-675-2718
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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


WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Historic commer-
cial 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


BUILDING!!! READY FOR YOUR BUSINESSI! Need
a place to locate your business. This is it! Highly visible,
only 180 ft. East of Bridge Street. obtally remodeled
building situated on .31 acre lot fronting on Washington
Ave. across from bank drive thru. Property is 175' deep
which leaves room for future expansion. Renovations
include all new crown molding, ceramic tile, siding,
plumbing, electric and A/C.
BUSINESS ZONEDI This 2BR/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 surround-
ed 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 3BR/2BA 2,200 sq. ft. dou-
blewide mobile home. Great investment... Great
Location! $1,500,000 UNDER CONTRACT
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY! Excellent investment
opportunity w/ 277 frontage on Hwy 29. 1.59+/- acres
on corner of Hwy 29 and N. Industrial Loop Road, 3
steel buildings- (Warehouse-3,800 sq. ft.; shop 1,600
sq. ft.; office building 2,520 sq. ft.) all currently leased.
$1,300,000

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Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 11,2006


Sports Shorts


Almanac


Summer
Bastketball Camp
LaBelle High School will host a
Summer Basketball Camp for K-9
from Monday, May 29 through Fri-
day, June 2, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30
p.m. The cost is $55 dollars for
one child, $85 dollars for two chil-
dren, $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 Monday and
Tuesday, with tryouts on Wednes-
day. Eighth-1lIth grade students
wanting to participate in a great
activity should attend.

Longhorns serving
up barbecue
The LaBelle Longhorns will


serve up their famous Boston Butt
barbecue dinners May 12 at the
LaBelle Fire Station. The cost is $6
per dinner and includes healthy
servings of Boston Butt, baked
beans, potato salad, bread, bbq
sauce and sweet tea. Moms, take
the night off from cooking and
support the next generation of
Longhorn football players and
cheerleaders. The dinner will be
from 5-7 p.m.

Football practice
to begin
The spring football'game is May,
20 at 6p.m. in South Ft. Myers.
Summer weight and condition-
ing program starts May 30 and run
Monday through Thursday, all
summer. First day of practice will
.beJuly31 atLHS.
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 are2:30-4:30 p.m. Any ques-
tions please call Tracy Nobles at
LHS 674-4120.
Middle schoolers should call
Sherry Ringler at LMS for their
times at 674-4646.
For information about LMS
football, call Gary White there.


Widows to meet
The Widow's Support Group
will meet at Don's Steakhouse on
May 18 at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. All
widows are welcome.

Bull Pit Romd-Up
bible study
Come to Bull Pit Bible study
Thursday nights to the LaBelle
Rodeo Arena at 7 p.m. All wel-
come.

Kiwanis Scholarship
Applications
Kiwanis is accepting applica-
tions for Adult Advancement and
Vocational Training Scholarships,
also any prior high school gradu-
ate Kiwanis scholarship recipients
can reapply for continuing. sup-
port. Call Debbie at 675-4643..
Deadline date for applications for
the 06-07 year is July 01,2006.

ABWA scholarships
available
The Calooshatchee Charter
Chapter of American Business


Women scholarship applications
are now available and can be
-picked up at the Badcock Furniture
Store on Main Street.

Eastside Baptist
Church willhold VBS
Hey Kids! Do you dream of
intriguing adventures? Then take a
trip around the world with Vaca-
tion Bible School at Eastside Bap-
tist Church. Trade places with chil-
dren of different cultures while
learning that "Jesus Makes the
World of Difference." June 12-16
from 6-8 p.m. All young people are
welcome from K-12. For more
information, call Vicki Chipman at
675-0021.

Support a missions
golf tourney May 13
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 din-
ner. All proceeds will go to the


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2.7+/- acres in Alva, Reduced $ 275,000.
Port LaBelle lot on Salem Court
on Cul-De-Sac, $54,000
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storage/vorkshop. $1,200,000
PRIME AND PERFECT DESCRIBES this 3BPR2BA CBS
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entertainment center, decorative glass doors, artistic ceil-
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pole barn: Multi-level decking perfect for outdoor entertain-
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MAKE YOUR MOVE TO COUNTRY LIVING If city life has
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rooms, formal dining, cathedral ceilinswalk-in closets, large
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porch you won't want to leave. $625,000.
POOL HOME 3BR/2.5BA home on 1 full acre in a boating
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inground pool on screened lanai. 2 car garage plus a
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AWESOME & THEN SOMEl 3BR/2BA CBS home on 3.52
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lanai, 2 central a/c units. $619,900
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DMES COMING AVAIBI E 3BED00M2MATH 1I CAR EARGE in Pot aBelle. Tile
3/1 O MARTINM IITHER ING BLVD. $750/. NO through out house, updated appliances and new kitchen
PETS cabinets. REDUCED $179,900.
3/2 DUPL INOWN. $750/1 N OOFFMARN II THERm INGJL BLID.3Bedroom/lBath
D NEW HOUSE IN PORT LA CBShomewithcarportNewUpgrades!Pricedat$129,900.
OMES os LOCATE IN lEHIGH ACRES 3Bedroomn2Bath, 2 car
IN COUNTY th, 1 car garage, new garage built in 2001 and in excellent condition. Home over
roof. Asking $125S, looks canal and located in a great ar dose to Ft. Myers but
IN PORT iABB. i Bath, 2 cargarge off outenoughforpeaceandquie Asking $20,00.
School Circle. claUl anced in backyard and 2EDROOM/BATH HOUSE in aBelle. Being sold 'As
a large shed.Asking 189,900. Is"Asking$125,000.
OFF COWEOYl, il ath is currently used as A'
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$145,000. new plumbing and tile throughout units. Asking $325,000.
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extras. Call for an appointment today. Asking $288,900. homeon fencedin2.5acres.Dualfireplace,walkin closets,
REDUCEDI outsidebuildings.Asking$199,900.
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bedrooms. Home is currently used as a 42. Has many nninouE
upgrades and a fenced in backyard. This homes a must see. .
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a 2 stall barn and tack room ready for your horses. Home
offers vaulted ceilings, living and family rooms and a new
roof in 06. $399,900.
NEW CONSTRUCTION 3BV2Ba CBS home in small resi-
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FASHIONABLE AND FUNCTIONAL new construction CBS
home on J/2 acre in Quail Run S/D. 9" ceilings throughout,
long list of upgrades include granite countertops, stainless
steel appliances. Hardwood and travertine floors, large lanai
under truss. Brick pavers in drive and walkway. $339,000.
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and qualities. Call for more detailed information $299,000.
$399,000.
LOCATION MAKES THIS IMPECCABLE 3BR/2BA home a
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with a suspended soffit plant shelf, kitchen bar, cathedral
ceilings, charming window seat, jacuzzi tub, tile floors, pole
barn and Suncrest shed. This dazzling home is located 300 ft.
from the Caloosahatchee River, allowing'you to enjoy the
amenities of waterfront living. $279,000.
ALVA HOME ON QUIET STREET. This 3BR/2BA includes a
den and has been completely renovated and upgraded from
AC to flooring. Features include 2-screned porches, park-
like landscape, all new appliances, out building and a tran-
quil waterfall with a pond. $265,000.
MUST SEE FOR TOTAL EFFECT1I Split floor plan,
3BR/2BA, oversized mst BR & mst BA with jacuzzi tub/walk-
in shower. This home at approx. 2,200 sq. ft. with front &
back porches is perfect for everyone. French doors, wood
cabinets & hardy-plank siding are just a sampling of the many
upgrades. Located on quiet cul-de sac. Built in 2006. Owner
occupied for mos. $250,000.
THIS WELL CRAFTED 3BD/2BA home is waiting for your
family Home features vaulted ceilings, real wood floors, built
in bookcase. Don't miss out on this well kept, energy effi-
cient home. $215,000.


180 N. Bridge St.
LaBelle, FL
(863) 675-6788
1-888-675-6762
www.heritagelandco.com
Se Habla Espafiol


3BD/2BA WITH EXTRA ROOM. Kitchen has granite coun-
tertops, Kraftmaid cabinets with built-in desk, Lazy Susan,
spice drawers and many other belL & whistles, stainless steel
appliances &sink, under cabinet lighting, &
Microwave/Convection oven above the stove. Kitchen island
is approx 3.5x6.5 w/electric on 2 sides. One, full wall of cabi-
nets for storage. 'A.:..1 tri-d.- ,n iui.:h.i, dini. g j i. l.dirii
rms. New carpet, wood laminate in kitchen, dining & 4th rm.
Both BAs have kraftmaid cabinets, solid surface countertops
&strip lighting. Storage shed is as is. Roof is 4 yrs old.
Greenbelt behind home. $210,000.
DREAMS CAN BECOME REAJITV Affordable new con-
struction, 3BR/2Ba split floor plan, with great room design
makes this a darling deal. Home backs up to a wide green-
belt. and is priced to sell! $199,900.
3BlvD--NBR-A------89,90.
PARTIALLY FURNISHED 3BR/2BA home with garage and
aluminum carport + storage shed. Home backs up to green-
belt and canal and near community pool. $175,000.
GREAT INVESTMENT rental property Duplex located on
MLKJr. Rental income is $400 per month. Only $39,900.
pmNUPCTUn HOIS
MUSE MINI RANCH provides maximum pleasure. Almost
new doublewide mobile home on 9.54+/- cleared acres with
a large stocked pond. Wooden fence surrounds this immac-
ulate 4BR/2BA home, split floor plan, family room, fireplace,
cathedral ceilings, garden tub. Bring the family and horses.
$475,000.
WATCH THE BIRDS & enjoy the peace and quiet of your
own sun room. Beautiful wooded 1.27 acre lot 3BR2BA DW
manufactured hoine and a 2BR/1BA SW manufactured
home. Fenced yard w/irrigation system and two storage
sheds in Immokalee. $245,000.
SPACE WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT Easy entertaining in
this 4BR/2BA over 2356 sq. ft. manufactured home on 2.5
acres. Cathedral ceilings, large kitchen with abundant cabi-
nets, built hi china cabinet, replace, custom area for big
screen TV garden tub, laundry area, screened porch, and
24x36 shed. Why qualify when you don't have to. Owner
financing available $225,000.
3BR/2BA MANUFACTURED HOME Ft Denaud Acrrs.
Mint condition, pantry, built in microwave, breakfast bar,
dual sinks, garden tub & separate shower. Storage shed &
carport. Land was raised and leveled, paved drive with 2
acres of bahia grass. $215,000.
AFFORDABLE ACREAGE1 Own your own piece of the
country within minutes of town. 2002 doublewide on 2.29
quiet acres is a bargain at $165,000.
FISH FROM THE DOCK and enjoy the pleasure of water.
front living in this 3BR/2BA manufactured home. New oak
kitchen cabinets, new roof, spacious dock, lawn irrigation,
and an outbuildingAvork shop. Perfect sized get- a-way oasis
$145,000.


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has practiced dental hygiene in her hometown since 1989, and always had
an interest in Real Estate. Being a native of the area gave her the edge of
knowing the ins and outs of LaBelle. Phyllis now enjoys being a part of the
Southern Land team, and looks forward to finding you the perfect home or
Real Estate investment. Call her today for all your Real Estate needs. 863-
673-2359 cell.

700 S. Main Street LaBelle, FL

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3.175 ACRES ZONED A-2. Pf.luie la m & preoi.
ou-l Irnrmd cre -t. FPerm.led fur .ieUll & lia. iin
gairjn pcnrini bri 21' & a6' cell& Addiluilnal
d.jrge of .I0"'6 aail.ible i ne..-.jr Ore ul onfl)3 a
fc,,. lajtr rirm ijlbk Sellkc 1i eajer
$14,000'acre.
39 ACRES IN MUSE L2 iiile from p.%:. r..j.l,
in,.ludt. 2BR hunting e.:bm 4.51:n+ tuuri live joak
fret.., on 19 .'.reC. ,: I be u ed lot ,ii u g.tiIun Lirnd
ha.s ben lascr Ikcled, iand cnmneiced Iri dl.range
v\lrcr f-.:itrii i 'plC.e Gt hb.in. tl raiureC nd enj:)
endless privacy $1,800,000.
INCOME PRODUCING ORANGE GROVE w/50%
hamlins, 50% valencias, various ages, microjet irriga
tion. 124 total acres. Acreage can.be split into.a. '
acre tract and an 80 acre tract for endless building
possibilities. $12,500 per acre.
VERSATIITY ABOUNDS! 43.32 acres of oaks,
pirr., .'Iprr_, ure adJ ape, piiure Crear graziiLg
lnd Iit h-.'r-, ui callle M-laniuitiolutd Homt
oiild a in s eit, e'ith well and p[.o er PropFur
A:.ned ornl. h.'.me'icr .r ahrtc, Perleca place i.get
"l.iy arid i.- e iall :l $1.280,000.
OAK HAMMOCK, CYPRESS AND PALMETTOS
TREES grj hie l l:nd-_pe of tdis 180" i' are, in
Mu e Creek runs thi-.iugh the N'E ide ,-f the pi'op-
ter), ilhirriv ti lih lrinqrilir) ofl hih pn riie h.iue
$1,100,000.
RETREAT FROM THE CITY to ithi .l ) pjarel otf
-ell rrainrtair. dirn rad Linimiled polentil flor a
irani rcar,.h rni-rl hidelri A A .'real $30,000 per
acre.
MANAGEABLE ORANGE GROVE off Ct 'S, pn
vrlc r.:ad leadrI..-- l i n'U ja:r. in Fr Dunmud
$965,000.
30 BREAFTAKI.NG ACRES IN MUSE on pied
Sinlerllke Rd. llni crt-ate olier. iiTpr'oved paLture-
I.inl arid bemrii tl %.idrd are ain bjl Wh sides of i
pllnr.lrur:iU: fl.:inrg i .rcrk imp Houeis and li and
pump r.ll tre ui a f'. of Ihe aimeriues atlu m.ike
ihla h oni:e in a lfkllrnic ipporrunirty' 'io) ca i op
Ihrir unique par.:l I..i ronll $705,000.


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HOMES:
* $595.900 3D 2BA home on 2 3 +,: jcrs in
Naples H:orr features a pole barnm, reen lanIu,
securir) spicm, duall repb':e. eai-m kaihcn and s
Murph, Bedj lust to nurne J lewi -.f the man, e.\ra
d-Lt hoame ic' [ o o.ier' Owneir .Age nt bring any ien-
uu ofilfer
* $550,000 PRICE REDUCEDI .-4BD.3?A home
on I+ jre Home ha i .aulhed and coffer cedingR.
a 5ound proof tudio, moveable biianid mn otl.hen
and an ahbieground pool iluil O naie a few of the
luxuni es th ltts beautiful home cfiers
* $374,900 .BD 2BA Beauufl U ell ma nnitned
home on manicured I air mi LaBelle' first gaed
iverfronit Commurdir
* $149,999 2BD.1BA p.iooius hoet, lejaurer a
completely fenced in yard and an above ground pool.
*. 94,900. 3BD/1BA Newly remodeled home in
LaBelle. sjitw i VilwrE h 'iib cabi-
nets, hotTRt ?fell' lora nd with a
transferable warranty. Great investment potential or
firsi time homre bu r
fMOB1LE HOMES-
* $475,000 Spjaoius !,BDEA in,:bilc home in
MIwe 11ii, on st irc, Ib pai'ljuu' home -jilurt'
ir' jddlu.orn aih II n own entrance and TIdCh more
The pr,:.prciTy h. a pond rrth an li.l',d and bnJge, an
above ground pool, 2 barns and more.
* $300,000 3BD/1BA mobile home in Muse
which rests on 5+- acresfea es a new well and
roof. Property is also fenced with a shed and pond.


PRISrINE AND GREEN PASTLiRELANDI i.,
Ientrcd JTc.i of imp)ped Ird read, Id' ,,liour ie.-
firni, ixl arm, or grazing iiinjal Z oned orib hor.
per i a-,r', .mid i r corenienrrl lo-Iati"j irN Mn j
$660,000.
20 ACRES ON MAHOGANY AVENUE IN MUSE.
Plenty of Spite c.rn thin pJati l 10 pPr i ht prlil:
home.'i, EnIr)y he quidr and u-ii irh, wildJldt a
ihe silunJr Pure Cold Coun ty ll itiii Ea,..k up i
I.)kei Brother, arid i lern,.d oin it hrlir ul
5498,000.
"A" RATED ACREAGE Prime and almost perfect is
the best way to describe this large, lovely homesite.
You can enjoy your horses and your privacy on this
3.96+- acres in the Port LaBelle
lach-i riic, $389.000.
3.02 ACRES IN GLADES COUNTY
RANCHETTES clritd JjnI rcidy for building.
Lbc:niel .n Fr.nuei Cirje $305.000.
BRING THE KIDS, DOGS AND HORSES.
BeauiJful II ".-re i.i l in Muc n-iO Fi o r, ,..j Lalii
ths a IC Ellind and nlrit-d Esfcllren rarn.h .ril tf
tui j i: ounti homrcinrle $.325,000.
20 ACRES OF INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN
WESTERN MUSE. Al',h JprrreiuLun IJnd IaluC-
Iin0 1, the hn 0 inc-ti Surr''uin .dl l '. 'iiiui:
.roi i.d ,at.le $299,900.
5 ACRES WEST OF LABELLE & onll :i. -r di.
uric, e fi Mc'.- Oaks:. pinc& parncio'i, i"':ugh-
Oul tLe n.,pcn p[-v1e pln Builf n-, B,
,-lr rtn.ii hnic here 5269,900.
5 BEAiUlgDRCONTIBIACf 225,000o.
5 SERENE ACRES IN MUSE on a pued Lol-lo I
Bay, juiJ pais SilItlri.e Pd 2 I tJ: njadiltl Bui
ornc hor \...ur fhiu le horrie & ihe. i oir lo:.r .in Iri'.
ninth $200,000 each.
PEACE AND QUIET is 'h.ul puu rill hrnj h rih ih,,
a'reager orn 'pji.d Hridry li 81. l.., In Pi- e'er
FPlinIuur i O ri I. r l.f f:'l .rc'a % 2 huri' dili 5 'V i'
panre L, tLu" R. lrfo Rel a'n,:,ri' $175,000
LADECA ACREAGE. Pejaicful gei Kl*jA pr.'F.pen
on i e.c. $165,000.
2.5 ACRES IN PIONEER ONE LOT % ir lol ,i
i and one loi ninlt ioll fi jlcl Hgh i drn iilh fpd
metios and pines $79.900.


180 N. Bridge St.
LaBelle, FL
(863)-675,6788
1-888;675-6762
www.heritagelandco.com
Se Habla Espafiol


* $197,900 4D ILAa (jaorgeou' iioupgild nrriau.
catured hviTme in LiBelle rTh, hnme leaiurei, J pl
lo,:.r plra arid all injwn molding in the living jrnd
diningroom.
* $139,400 to $151,900- There ar i i avrilabtle
3BD.2BA manufactured home ind ill available
4BD.2bA manufahured h'me aitalable in the El
Jo SubtJnilionr lo 'I home', are on 50i+ 3ar Ne
and till under constiurnoin' Call ITr i.ompltrinri
dare
* $141,'00. 5 BD.'2IBa Ne Manuh'rurcd homce
.ilh pnntr', dual iml, girden rdu, iepacate ih,:, ih.
cr and .ihlght in the gue.il bxthruorri
* $112,500 $120,500 Mariufa.:ured Home-
New arid under iiniirucuor, in the M.I:re Hjcrin
Yacht Club. The Moore Haven Yacht Club is a 55+
"ownership"park. Call today for completion date!
* PRICE REDUCED $110,000 2BD/1BA mobile
home on 2.5+/- acres in Clewiston. Enjoy peaceful
country living year round or as a weekend getaway!
* $81,900 3BD/2BA Nice corer lot in LaBelle
with a manufactured home located close to
:.:h.Ji ls, sholFpping and retraurantri
* $"8,900 -bD 2BEA mobile ho:ime in Ortona.
'lihe mnibdc hlmc I.t pamrTll) urriilheJd The lot is
.,urrourind inr, tieJuiul pilm arid oalk irc -
* $1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. Currently Auto
Salvage yard.
* $1,250,000 16.04+/- Acres Great
Development Opportunity! Close to schools,


2 5 ACRES IN PIONEER PLANTAlON. ihi, irnn
qmIl hT'.m ii. '. itf, ou l iJ I t.r O si $$7-.,000
MONRiRA RUN(H ESTATES I 1.1" .: ru I -
Irja.I $47,500 lo $67,500.
HOMU51ETE5
REFINED HOMISI ES .Aitei d c.J rculnicJ
L.j.i ,.,'L D P.:eJ ifron.m $90,000to $110.000
ir'. ,I ...l ,i l r.i ,J, ,iib nI' r, '.....rn] iu,.r.. ,. honm s
i 3J jilillicl P .r ,. ill of O.iT i u i, :.r Jd iklk J
j. i l.t-.iimy Irl
I "2 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL OLD FLORIDA
OAKS. ili al l.>.ai.,..r., l..i pl.',illl h .rTin'llrc i .:t pIll
rp lr' : o rI ., 2 I-,1. c [ 'r r cll rl.he ii .. .. ilic
C 11 l i, jl]l,':l,- FJ .i "u Iljlu : I. r I 111, ll' I,.
iplprr...ji: 11 $225,000.
HARD TO FIND OAK Ili. .:.J :.- x. I. '. ic ... rv
nr,, h -l H. l I...I I 11 ,, : r: h, 2 _ull.Jjll:
lir.nle.il $150,000.
PRIVACY' GAOREI 4', + J.rc .-t I. .: C'.. L i.ic
I,, ruiii..hUJ irni i .li hi t,:crti E .iati) .:e ,cd .,il
c e. ,' l ,' c... ,1 .ejn It, J ', rij. l cr .lu '.I ri
$125,000.
RELISH IHE PRIVACY Irec firlcid I 2 ..re on,
Hinl'hli Iril] I rl[ci Inr i Tarrir Irn l r, i 1r i ng I'wn
$99,900.
BliILD WOlU HOME IN BELMONT SD ...i ihri
(Jnil l nfr...ni pir. i ahml,- J l ii ni ihC w ItC Ji jnl
imic Eja it.i.-ti ., i'.- H Si9 i rik.. hi 'a j r.j'i I.j
r.-rn $90,000
(CKERSH THt (CHARM OF THIS BEAUTIFUL
OAK tilled ..Iry loI Hi.l.r.ri i tf I.,: t ,r 1. [r.'nh 1 H-.r
Y isIs it: i fi J~ re r I. if...u riJ 1 t $85,000
(Lt-DE-MAC LOT 101 i,. .nh F P.lir ...ff f'.n blind
Id $59,900.
WIDE \ARIE'n IN .AL LNITS m: ,.l Ijl.'rll.
-In Ti rlhlnrl I!r 'it c ir 1 1 Ja.'f,: I' I c C il
Om" eiill 'Ii .i:'r dJ r, ilciJ in cri llri y.' ,r 'in[l iu i ,l'ch,i e
TROPICAl GULF ACRES. HOMESITES in
t.rai hi.uniEt.i'i r.:h.:- i ff. i f, iiti 1i r 1 -i .:' -
Finr icja .t PunflJ, i n.. J a i" ll l'I I. 'J d
PRIJAO PURE AND SIMPLE ON fHESE I 25 r.
- ji'rc ari p:i lchi'h Pil'p.nicir Hcndric ojunry
t: talcd rurniri tr,.:.m Ihe :'eilrei *. Liclihi A,.:rc'
H,,lcok ire ai'r Ir Ih':c -cerlring he quiliref I -iT
ir lie.lle P..'i iJ lo:,m $85.000 and up. ,:I *,r
imi '.u) f V.lc r,' 'i.:lr ftlcr. '.,iaji
LEHIGH ESTIS.I Urn C .ifrl
.:.i (J l. r -F,:, Mfrn $66.900.
1.2 ACRE BUILD-ABLE LOT -.r .I i .:, BlvdJ in
L .high $62,900. Biug ,:, f .:Ir.'ii
3 10 CHOOSE FROM I a i,.fc Ii.. ii Ia' i.-liirh
Ai.. 49900 to $5-1,900
JAGLIAR BLD IN LEHIGH.l..c i.. i ., 2. linh
irtf.i r j pre ik..r buijL. L ',i,,Jlu,:l $52.500.


rcitejil.,:'J p-rk, I,:..n h:i'p- a rid much iinre,
* $988,025 \.arhc'uc & .Itiit '.,n I i*. jire
One of a kind Aul:, S'dgeJi Jd OiganizedJ nt-
clde. bill of health.
* PRICE REDUCED $900.000 IS+ Hard il
find acrc adjloining Bati 'k property in Must
Paied road acc'.ss
* $850.000 0o t '- ,:~i bL-au;ifull) 'edui J
with pasture, ponds, cabbage palms and oaks.
- $650,000 2+/- acre in the heart of Alva on
busy SR80.
SPRICE 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 barn and 1930's home'
are located on the property,. Home is to be sold "as
is."
* $272,000 10+/- acres with pines, a pond and
shed.
$14 /d .88+/-
Acres thXM #/. -4ale $, 0."
$98, c' Atu e There
is a sin w gite fe Blm AMawl ae prop-
erty. 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 dose 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.


1. PRICE REDUCED,
SELLER MOTIVATED!
One of the few 15 +/-
acre estates available!
3/2 like new mobile
home, plus a 20' x 13'
work shop, all accessi-
ble with an exceptional
gated entrance. All this
with income from the
grove. $700,000
2. "LIKE NEW" CBS
HOME! 3/2r with split
design, open floorplan
w/cathedral ceilings and
a gourmet kitchen! Rear
lanai overlooks great
landscaping and full
yard irrigation system in
Caloosa Estates.
$412,500
3. COUNTRY PAR-
ADISE! This 3/2 two
story home, with large
open front porch, and
pole barn is waiting for
you! Situated on 4.58
+/- beautifully mani-
cured oak covered acres.
$375,000
4. TOP LOCATION!
Restaurants, shops,
schools and grocery
stores are all within
minutes of this 3/2 home
with a POOL! Situated
on a quiet street, you'll
enjoy spending evenings
on your light and airy
lanail Located in Cape
Coral. $320,000


5. LARGE HOME ON
ACREAGE! This 3/2
home on 2.11 +/- com-
pletely fenced acres
includes a large pole,
barn with cement floor,
separate custom office
located in the barn,
island kitchen and sky-
lights. $299,000
6. BEAUTIFUL NEW
HOME! This brand new
3/2 home is ready for its',
first owners. This home
features tile and carpet
throughout, huge
screened lanai, sprin-
kler system and a com-
plete appliance package
including washer and
dryer. $218,000
7. ONE OF A KIND
HOME! This unique 3/2
home, situated on a cor-
ner lot, has wood floors,
built-in cabinets, a brick
fireplace, a large fenced
backyard, with a variety
of citrus trees, and a
screened in veranda.
Located in Wauchula.
$179,000
8. PRICED TO SELL!!!
This beautiful 3/2 home
is only three years old,
and has cathedral ceil-
ings in the living room
and dining room! New
construction houses are
going up all around this
unique home. $175,000


9. PREMIUM HOME IN
PRIME LOCATION! This
brand new 3/2 manufac-
tured home is surround-
ed by beautiful oak trees
on 2.5 +/- acres, and
comes with a 25 HP trac-
tor with front loader, box
blade & bush mower.
Located in Pioneer
Plantation. $159,900

10.. REMODELED
FROM HEAD TO TOEI
This 2/1 home has been
completely remodeled w/
tile floors throughout,
large enclosed family
room surrounded by
windows, and an addi-
tional screened porch.
$159,900

11. AFFORDABLE LIV-
ING! This 3/2 home, in a
deed restricted commu-
nity, features 2 newly
remodeled bathrooms,
new ceramic tile in the
kitchen and new appli-
ances. $155,000

12. TRIPLE VALUE
PACKAGE! Two homes
and pole barn on 1 +/-
acre! Large pole barn,
double wide mobile
home w/ screened lanai's
and extra outbuildings +
single wide mobile w/
extra outbuilding.
$154,000


HORSESHOE ACRES 4 bedroom 4.5 BOATERS PARADISE! LOCATED IN HORSESHOE ACRES -Double wide manu-
bath concrete block, 22+OAK FILLED acre MOORE HAVEN Riverfront 4/3 single factored home with attached carport and
ranch. High and dry, great horse ranch, family, large screen patio w/spa to riverside, bonus shed. Nicely furnished plus many
beautiful,quiet + peaceful setting. 55+ Community, 20'X6' dock w/electric & extras included. $129,900.
$1,300,000. 601LB205054878 water. $350,000. 601LB200613029 601LB205080477
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LABELLE AND MUSE Ideal home for you
and your horses. 10.28 beautiful acres,
fenced, cross-fenced, exceptional pasture,
spring-fed pond. $599,900.
601LB200606019


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


.-W*' .'sla".-,,r. BEAUTIFUL HOME IN DEVELOPED
TURKEY CREEK BOATER'S PARADISE AREA OF PORT LABELLEll!- Pavers brick
This CBS 2b/lb home is located near entryway. Spacious livingroom. Upgraded
Ortona Lock with direct access to the Gulf extras within the home. Large gameroom
of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. in back of home. $199,900.
$399,900. 601LB200627891 601LB200613848


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


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HOMESITES
* 2.5 +/- acres seconds from downtown LaBelle, partially cleared and ready to build.
Off of SR 29. $250,000. (Adjoining 2.5 +/- acres w/ mobile home also available for
$275,000)
* Oak filled 2 +/- acre estate in one of LaBelle's most desirable neighborhoods, Oak
Haven. $220,000
* 1+/- acre cleared and ready to build in prestigious Ft. Denaud. $215,000
* Beautifully wooded 2.08 +/- acre secluded homesite, close to town. $199,000
* 1.45 +/- acre property in town, high and dry, w/ a water line in place. $180,000
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LABELLE, FL
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216S. Main Street Unit 3
LaBelle, FL
863-674-1775


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Lutheran Church
1362 Thigpen Road
LaBelle, FL
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The lords Supper 1, y & 5 Sundays
Bible Study Sundays at 10:15 a.m.
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863-675-0717
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STATE FARM

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Rena I. Dipofi
13 Missouri St. Suite A
LaBelle, FL
(863) 675-1880
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm Is there.


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K. SULLIVAN, ESQ.
Criminal Defense Attorney
FREE Consultations
Available for contact after
normal business hours
Please call
(863) 674-0444



CLASSIC CONCEPTS HAIR .
AND TANNING SALON
283 South Bridge St
LaBelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-1122
Hours
Monday thru Wednesday
9 am. to 7 p.m.
Thursday and Friday
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 am. to 12 p.m.
Smart Tan Accredited Salon



IGLESIA BAUTISTA
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300 Davis St.- En la esquina de Bryan Ave.
Domingo: Servicio 10:00 a.m.
Studio Biblico 6:00 p.m.
Martes: Servicto 7:30 p.m. Studio
Biblico y Clase de Ingles
Pastor Ben Millican
863-674-0837
Iglesia: 673-0782
Ciro C.: 571-0377


SGrave Covers
Monuments
Granite
Markers
Of all Kinds
Any inscrpitions, scenes,
final dates, etc
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(406) 766-2360
EO. Box 2 I-oid, MT 59226

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Paving Stones, Land Clearing &
Final Grading Services, Mobile
Detail & Pressure Cleaning
Services, Concrete Additions
& Pumping Services Drywall
Finishing, Texturing
& Strucco Services
Mark: 239-872-4680
Amber: 863-673-2320
Licensed & Insured


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COMPANY
AUCTIONS 8 ESTATE SETTLEMENT
390 North Bridge Street
LaBelle. FL 33935
863/675-6400
Fax: 863/61.2--50 .
Cell: 239/246-3094
Mark C. Schoenwald.
Certified Estate Specialist
AU 293S AB2171







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SERVICES
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land clearing or other jobs?
239-728-6629

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Lanais, Drives, Walks
Interior, Exterior, Acid Staining
Concrete Repair and Resealing

863-674-9073
863-843-0333
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DR. MERCER'S
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US 41 SOUTH FT. MYERS
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863-673-4091
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LABELLE,FL
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863-675-8575
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1454 Madison Ave. Immokalee, FL
For appointments call 239-658-3000
Wailkins Vlcome
IMMOCALEE FAMILY
CARE CENTER
1302 Lake 1. 1i u1 ni .4 .:l' Ii.
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Please Call 239-657-6.363


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Licensed & Insured
FREE Estimates
Mowing, weedeating
edging and trimming
Specializing in Customer Satisfaction
Call Ed & Diana Kuntz
S (863)
S675-6432 or
S(863)
673-6544


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Weekly
American
Legion Post 130
699 Hwy 80 West
LaBelle, FL








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12 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 11,2006


Again,

By Barbara Oehlbeck
This year, April was a pure
poem. Her characteristics came
early and stayed with us for her 30
days. And now we have only to
look and listen and feel the fra-
grance of May... brimming over
with buds and blossoms and
sweet scents as .she shows herself
on the stage of a Florida Spring.
Like a fawn, May is soft and
gentle. Splendid with grace, and
filled with thankful songs...from
flowers, from the land and water,
from those on the wing and all we
of Earth, including the still-spotted
twins of mother deer. Her days are
fresh and fearless, nights are sweet
and balmy, and her winds are
warm with left-over scents from
April and paw-paw that grows
throughout the piney woods.
The crown jewel of the whole
year to many of us is the merry
SBC


t special
month of May.... with myriad good
reasons. Winter is not only gone
but forgotten and the storm sea-
son has not yet arrived. There's still
a lingering fragrance of orange
blossoms and the first flitting
sparkles of fireflies are all about.
The wrens have hatched their first-
born of the year and if his song is
any indication of intentions for a
second family, it won't be long. For
reasons known only to him, his
song of May is more melodious.
than at any other time of year with
soul-sweet arpeggios imploring
his love to come quickly and be
about romance and a honeymoon
and a second nest. Wrens don't
really need any help in house-
building but they usually-take kind-
ly to a small bucket hung sorta
sideways high enough to be out of
the reach of Josie, who at times
thinks she is a house cat and not a

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day for your mother and mine


dog. Wrens also explore more
than once a small three-cornered
board nailed in a protected
spot...here again too high for the
cat or dog.
Of course, these little winged
creatures who do all good and no
harm are perfectly capable of tak-
ing care of themselves, but then,
who are we to say they don't appre-
ciate a helping' hand once in a
while?
And, this day in May is an alto-
gether fitting time for honoring all
our Mothers. There's no way of
wearing out that beloved old say-
ing: "He could not be everywhere
all the time, so God made Moth-
ers."
Julia Ward Howe made the first
known suggestion for a Mother's
Day in the United States. That was
way over a century ago in 1872.
However, it was a lot of years later


when the official observance of
Mother's Day came about. It was
Anna Jarvis who campaigned
relentlessly for a national day hon-
oring mothers.
Her efforts were rewarded
with success in 1914 when Presi-
dent Woodrow proclaimed the
second Sunday in May as the
annual observance of "public
expression of our love and rever-
ence for the mothers of our coun-
try." And so it has been ever
since.
The origin of the ancient cus-
tom of wearing a red rose or
flower when one's mother is liv-
ing, or a white flower if she is not,
has faded into obscurity. However,
we do know that the day itself
could not be designated at a more
beautiful and appealing time.
Sending flowers of any kind or
color has become a tradition.


throughout the country, not only
for mothers but for anyone who
has become endeared tb us
through whatever circumstances
or for whatever reasons. And
somehow, Mother's Day seems
poetically appropriate for this cus-
tom.
Mid-May is as near to perfection
as a time can be which befits this
day of special honor to our moth-
ers. This year that special day is
Sunday, May 14.:
And yet another thought from
yesterday or even another yester-
day from way down the already-
traveled road: Blood is thicker than
water. Well, not always.
There are some very wonderful,
exceptions... like Godmothers and
stepmothers and others who fill
that special void in some lives.
After all is said and done, moth-
er-love is \here you find it.


Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/
Barbara Oehlbeck
Mother, grandmother, great-
grandmother and great-
great-grandmother


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LaBelle, FL
674-0101



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1 OXBow DRIVE
LABELLE, FL
863.675.4411


ALAN KELLY
MORTGAGE
Kelly Barnes
Pnncipal Mortgage Broker
825 Cowboy Way, Suite 110
LaBelle, FL33935
Office: (863) 674-0091
Fax (863) 674.0095
Cll: (239) 707-4404
kelly.bames@alankellymortgage.om


Caloosa

Sores
Waterfront Homesites
Jim Green Realty
Owner-Broker
239-728-5481


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IHo ons
Real Estate Corp.
580 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL
863-675-1973
e-mail: newhorizons-re@earthlink.net
If you are thinking of buying
or selling, give us cacll
GREG MINERS
ac Real sta e Broker



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Cold Calling/Telemarketing/Sales
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Please call me with any questions.
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100% Financing Available
49 N, Industrial Loop Rd, LaBelle
863-675-3275
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Special .,poinimrenis Available
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LaBelle, FL ,33935
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433 W. Hwy. 80 (863) 675-1616
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Broker/Owner






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QMn s coMMsn 1a o A a& awaMnSoN
863-675-0500
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www.oakrealtyinc.com
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S* rentals sales
CINDYL. ALEXANDER
LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER

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238 N. Bridge St. l-aBelie, F I' ,
863-675-8868
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ALL TYPES OF SOD
SERVING HENDRY, LEE
& CHALOTIEE COUNTIES
CALL
(863) 673-1491


BankofAmerica

SHIRLEY
IMHOFF WILLIS
Mortgage Loan Officer
Consumer Real Estate
Tel: 863.675.9065
239.415.6302
Fax: 239.415.6311
shirle:willisi@bankoramerica.com
415 W. Hwy 80 LaBelle


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OR (239 690-1824
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Irea REi ESTATE
Kathy Hutchins
LiC, Real Estate Broker
Office: 863-612-0551
Fax: 863-612-0553
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P'REAL ESTATE
Corner of Hwy 80 &
45 South Riverview
LaBelle, FL 3393.5
863-675-2718
www.laI cllerixrcidc.com.
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Realtor
BUS: 863-675-3726
Cell: 863-843-0406
Bankston
f Realty
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PRESSURE
CLEANING
863
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located in
FAMILY EYE CARE
100 N. Main St.
LaBelle, FL 33935
863-675-0761





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OFFICE:
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CELL:
863-673-4970
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TREE SERVICE
High Risk Trees
Trimrmng & Removal
Stump Grinding
Land Clearing
Excavator Work
Prompt Free Estimates
Licensed and Insured
863.675-3955
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180 N. Bridge St. LaBelle, FL
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ROSER

REALTORS
675.0898
WORLDWIDE
INTERNET MARKETING
PAUL ROSER. BROKER




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CIELO
STEAK, SEAFOOD & PASTA
700 W. LEEIJND HEIGHTS BLVD.
SUITE 103
LEHIGH ACRES, FL
239.369.8883




HUNTERS
TREE SERVICE
Licensed and Insured
863.675-0403 :


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715 ACRES overlooking Lake
Guntersville, AL. Subdivided
into 28 tracts, offered separ-
ately & as a whole. Absolute
Auction.. May 20. Furrow
Auction Co., 1-800-4FUR-
ROW, www.furrow.com. AL
Lic. #0872.
Estate Auction, 173+/- acres-
divided; Homesites, river
frontage, timber cruise. Col-
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May 20, 10:00 a.m. 10%
buyer's premium. Rowell
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Executive Estate Auction on
the St. John's River Mort-
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Home On 2 ac Boat house
with dock May 13 1pm in
Mandarin, FL jwhillauc-
tions.com; call
888-821-0894 AB2083


BABYSITTER NEEDED to care
for 2 young children. 4- I
days per week. Ref. required.
Call Valerie 863-697-2181


DACHSHUND, small brown
male, near US 98, in Bass-
wood, Sun., May 7th. Call to
identify. (863)467-2600.
DOG- Found on Drive In Rd.
Wk/end of 4/28th Small Ter-
rier. Please
ca11(863)357-1350


BULL MASTIFF- Male
130-140lbs. Missing bottom
K-9. Vic. E. Palomar & S. Edge
Water 863-673-2113 Reward
DOG, Min. Schnauzer, light
gray female, "Abby", was in
car accident on SR 80.
REWARD. (407)718-0958
DOG, Min. Schnauzer, light
gray female, "Abby", was in
car accident on SR 80. RE-
WARD $1000 (407)718-0958
DOGS, Neutered male chihua-
hua & female beagle in Muse
area. (863)674-0874 or
(239)425-7016.


BASSET HOUND, Male, 2
years old. Free to good
ome. (863)763-4052


erca- Not ice


CAT- 12yrs old, blk, w/whi
markings F spayed very
friendly, prefer 3dulls w/no
pets (863)675-6205
CURR & PIT MIX- 7 weeks.
Give away to good homes.
(863)675-2844
FREE GERMAN SHEPHERD
PUPPIES great watchdogs,
all shots. (863)983-5597
KITTENS- 3, Tabby Calico,
Avail. 05/26/06. Not good
for small children.
(863)467-2474
KITTENS- FREE Lovable.
Ready on 5/23/06.
(863)467-8464


HUGE YARD SALE
LaBelle, Sat. May 13th, 7:30-
?, 2630 Bee Branch Lakes
Dr., Across bridge to 78, 2.5
mi. Antiques, Art Deco
Bedrm suit (Mint cond.)
Toys Clothes Shoes & Every-
thing you could Need or
Want!



LABELLE, Sat., 5/13, 8am til
12 Noon, 1212 Woods Dr.,
Lots of Clothes, new Home
Interior, Misc., & Other New
Items.

MultiaFamiy

LABELLE- Sat. May 13th,
8am- ?, 3662 Fort Keis Ave.
Ft. Denaud Acres.


MultiaFamily

LaBelle, Sat. May 13th
8am- NOON. 1644 Garden St.
Something for everyone!
See you there.


LABELLE- Sat. May 13th,
8am-1pm, 425 S Davis St.,
children clothing, and more


HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERA-
TOR TRAINING FOR EM-
PLOYMENT: Bulldozers,
Backhoes, Loaders, Dump
Trucks, Graders, Scrapers,
Excavators; National Certifi-
cation, Job Placement Assis-
tance; Associated Training
Services (800)251-3274
www.atsn-schools.com.


Teachers Wanted! Over 50
South Carolina school dis-
tricts interviewing at the an-
nual SC EXPO for Teacher
Recruitment in Cblumbia,
SC, June 12. FREE registra-
tion online at: www.cer-
ra.org. Statewide online
teaching application available
at: www.win-
throp.edu/scteach.



CLUBHOUSE RENTALS
For Weddings, Parties,
Banquets & Quinceaneras. Call
863-675-3641
Se Habla Espafol
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to
set up a Web Page. Please
call Lucy (863)467-6423

Employment



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Employment -
Medical 210
Employment -
Part-TRme 215
Employment
Wanted 220
Job Information 225
Job Training 227
Sales 230



Driver-HIRING QUALIFIED
DRIVERS for Central Florida
Local & National OTR posi-
tions. Food grade tanker, no
hazmat, no pumps, great
benefits, competitive pay &
new equipment. Need 2
years experience. Call By-
num Transport for your op-
portunity today.
(800)741-7950.
FIRST APPRAISAL
Assistant Office Manager
Must be experienced in Out-
look and Word & Speak both
English/Spanish w/excellent
personal references.
Email:
firstappraisal0l@earthlink.net
orfax resume 863-675-1005
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
With valid CDL drivers license.
Please call 863-983-9941
or apply at
2954 Airglades Blvd,
Clewiston.
Get a quick response to
any Item you may he sell-
Inn with a classifed ad.


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PLACE YOUR AD HERE



=P A APR

CALL DALE OR BARB AT
863-675-2541
FOR MORE INFORMATION



CAR RENTAL;

starting at $39.95 PerDay









HUNTERS

TREE SERVICE
STree Trimming
& Removal
SStump Grinding
Shaping & Topping

863-675-0403
Licensed and Insured


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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, company
matched 401K, holidays, vacation, sick, other bene-
fits 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


IMMEDIATE
OPENINGS
Full/Time
Welders & Painters
Experienced Only Apply.
Call Mike
(863)675-3424.
Grab a bargain from your
neighbor's garage,
attic, basement or clos-
et in today's classlieds.


Job Crafters, Inc. NOW HIR-
INGIII First Class Shipyard
Trades: Pipe Fitters, Struc-
tural Fitters, Structural
Welders. 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.
Earn some extra cash.
Sel your used Items In
the classllleds


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QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, INC.


)ri\venl\ House Pads Demolition
'loirinc Fil Din r- CiIh'n .s rk
Shrill Rock Trie' Trtnini.ri' & irnl il,%
I.II.l p. lit I i r ,...I &I1 fir, ,1
OFFICE: (863) 675-8314

Call Kolvin Townsend Cell @ (863) 673 3783
HCr07 SP


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Utility Operator/ Mechanic
Southern Gardens Citrus Processing Corporation has
immediate opening for a utility operator/mechanic with
3 to 5 years experience working with utility systems
including portable water, steam, compressed air,
ammonia refrigeration, and waste water systems.
Ability to pass PFT fit test and respiratory physical.
Also need Mechanic with experience in pneumatics,
hydraulics, screw conveyors, pump repair and welding.
High school or equivalent, shift work and weekends
required. Good pay, bonus, 401 K, benefits, and over-
time.
Contact HR Dep. @ 863-902-4133, fax 863-902-4315
or dmelton(southerngardens.com


LABELLE DODGE
HELP WANTED -
Title Clerk
Sales Consultant
Auto Detailer
Fax Resume to 863-675-4294
or Call 863-675-2710
labelledodoe@
plattnerautomotivearoup.com
EOE/DFWP
When you want something
sold, advertise In the
classifeds.


LAND CLEARING COMPANY
Seeking experienced Loader
Operators, Top Pay& Benefits.
Must be exp in land clearing.
LOW BOY Driver Needed.
(239)567-1089
MECHANIC- Full time, for re-
pair and maintenance of Fruit
trailers and road tractors.
Persons requesting more in-
formation or wishing to apply
may do so at the Oakley
Groves, LaBelle Terminal, lo-
cated at 1276 Commerce Dr.


Employmen
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SOkeechobee

News




The Okeechobee News
is seeking a full time
Outside Sales Consultant.
The right applicant will:
Be enthusiastic
Be riquisiti\ e
3e service oriented
Be highly motivated
Be a sell-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) Retirement Plan
Generous time off program
The Okeechobee News Is An Equal Opportunity Employer







HELP WANTED
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR- Must have 8 yrs experience with a
licensed contractor.
ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR & LIFEGUARD openings at East
Recreation in Harlem for summer Program. $9-$12 hour.
Applications available & accepted at Sub-Office, Civic Center
and Harlem Office in Clewiston and Personnel Office In La-
Belle. Lifeguard must be Certified/ 1stAid/CPR priorto em-
ployment.
MECHANIC I- Basic mechanic knowledge, experience as an
automotive service worker or mechanic's helper preferred.
MECHANIC II- Graduate from an approved course in heavy &
diesel mechanics, three years experience.
Both Mechanic positions require class B drivers's license.
Must have a High School Dploma or GED. Both located In
Clewiston.
GIS COORDINATOR- for the LaBelle office. Must have Bachelor
of Science from an accredited college or university In com-
puter science, geography, or related field with considerable
experience in the use of Geographic information systems or
8yrs equivalent experience.
The positions are full time with medical benefits, retirement,
sick and vacation leave.
These positions will be open until filled.
Job description & applications can be obtained in the Satellite
Office in Clewiston and the Courthouse in LaBelle in the HR
Department.
Vet. Pref. EEO. Drug Free. Applicants needing assistance in the
application process should contact the Hendry County Com-
missioners HR Department.




Hendry- LaBelle Recreation Board is
accepting applications for employment for a six week
Summer Youth Program. Positions available are for
one Program Director, one Assistant Program
Director & several Group Leaders.
Applications must be submitted by
Friday, May 19, 2006.
Job description & applications can be obtained in
the Satellite Office in Clewiston and the Coorthouse
in LaBelle in the HR Department.
Veterans preference as outlined in the
Florida Statutes. Hendry County is an equal
opportunity employer. Drug Free Workplace.


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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Cage Cashier $9.50 per hour
Cocktail Server '$5.50 plus tips
Dining Room Hostess $8.00 per hour
Dining Room Server $5.50 plus tips
Dishwasher/Steward $7.50 per hour
Housekeeper $9.00 per hour
Maintenance Worker $10.00 + D.O.E.
NEW! Poker Dealer $28.00 avg. w/grats
Prep Cook $8.00 per hour
Security Officer $10.00 per hour
Sous Chef $12.00 + D.O.E.
TAD Floor Clerk $21.00 avg. w/grats
NEW! TAD Technician $12.50 per hour
We are also seeking candidates for these professional positions:
Financial Analyst Housekeeping Supervisor
Human Resources Manager Security Supervisor
Benefits available for all employees
www.theseminolecasino.com
Apply in person at: 506 S. 1st St., Immokalee, FL
Phone: 1-800-218-0007
The Semnole Casino is a Drugf ne Worlplace


MANAGEMENT


Immediate restaurant management
openings in Lake Placid, Moore
Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston and
Okeechobee. We are a franchise with
27 restaurants throughout South
Florida and are hiring energetic,
honest, and responsible individuals.
We offer:
-Excellent Salaries
-Medical and Life Insurance
-Dental Insurance
-401K Savings Plan
-Paid Vacations
-Advancement Opportunities
-Training Program

For an interview please call:
863-983-4224
or mail your resume in confidence to:
Pauline Alvarez
Southern Management Corporation
1014 W. Sugarland Hwy.
Clewiston, FL 33440


LPN Ior I (FT.PT. Pendm)
FI tPN L IV ie.i. wIill. i 10 io. I'.il c.Ib l ,.': dul
Support &Full Tme- REGISTERED NURSE
FL IK wlrh I .r ec p. il Irin ilc. grad
Rad"log TtctalmolopuMaammoiraphc
.A'RT rqe iith Fn LaL i ne, Familar Alh, M SA suidatd &
Marmoraphic QA p,~eduib
Full e- CT/lAbidgc Teda
(8:30 am. p.m. or I0 am. to 7 p.m.)
AART rig anih 3 v ald FL Lic. 2 yrean f pid. Mu, p.hi ;esi oCliti,-,
cAi jv c kills. wAl inrdepeindein y pioliceril in CT and Ginteil
Radigraphr .
Per ean- Holekeeper
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fiTfni.fi a le js~ilFii nuar, re'
F:. l mtinper d-Fom-ood ServlccAlde
Pro opp. ir paIn irs y e, up pier. Mui be able I. l r.d i, & Ai1 lo.0i
hours. mainuin 3 I ale s3niLurS n vi,,..n eii
Part time- loorTec
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Full Time/Per Diem C.NA
Mu'si h3ie val.d FL C N A Cerlilcle
Full time- CCU Nurse Manager
Valid Florida license and ACLS reqZ S5yerr l circil enp. and 3
years of CCU skill competencies req I year of management
exp. necessary.
Phone: 863-902-3079 or Faxresume to: 863-983-0805
Drug Free Workplace E EOE




Practical
NurLicese

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has an
opening for an LPN at our Health
Clinic at our Big Cypress Reservation.
Provide ambulatory Nursing services,
Phone triage, Administer meds,
therapeutic treatments & diagnostic
testing. Assist w/transport. Home
visits. Active FL LPN lic. required.
Current BLS certification.

Resume to:
galtman(5semtribe.com
or fax to: (954)967-3477

Details at: www.semtribe.com

REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT
ASSOCIATION

The Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA)
is a unique, well established, non-profit organization
;that provides quality child care and education for
riigrant and rural low income children in 20 counties
within the State of Florida.
RCMA seeks highly motivated individuals who
possess a BA in Early Childhood Education or Special
Education or Nursing with an emphasis in pediatrics
and child development to be responsible for a full
range of education and health services for infant/tod-
dler, and preschool children. Bilingual in Eng-
lish/Spanish a plus. RCMA offers an excellent benefit
package that usually surpasses other child care insti-
tutions. Competitive pay range between $13.00 up to
.$19.50 an hour depending on experience.
Send resume to: Lynn Bowen at Lynnb@rcma.org
or to the LaBelle Area Oice
551 W. Cowboy Way, LaBelle, FL 33975.
Deadline: May 15,2006


MECHANIC NEEDED
@ Feed Mill
Experienced Diesel Mechanic
Experience on Semi Tracior
Trailers a plus; Benefits avail
Apply al: Syiretl Feed Co.
3079 NW 81h SI, Okeechobpe
(863)763-5586

OAK BROOK OF LABELLE
Now lacking applications i,
Ihe lolowing positions
Housekeeping, P/T Cook.
Certified Nursing
Assistants and LPN'S
Come Join Our Team
and Participate in Ihe
Benefits.
Oakbrook OfLaBelle
250 Broward Ave
LaBelle, FL 33935

OFFICE ASSISTANT
FT Must have good comput-
er skills, telephone etiquette
and be organized, detail
oriented and able to multi-
task. Knowledge of Word,
Excel and Outlook a plus.
Great benefits: Insurance,
401K and paid vacation.
Phone: 863.675.4410
Fax Resume: 863.675.4570
Mail resume: RO. Box 2357,
LaBelle, FL 33975
5701 Fl. Denaua Road
Alva. FL




HOUSEKEEPER: Needed P/T.
In the Bassinger Area to help
Cleaning Windows .& Screens,
etc. Call 863-467-4823



AMERICA'S DRIVING ACADE-
MY Start your driving career!
Offering courses in CDL A.
One tuition fee! Many pay-
ment options! No registration
fee! (888)808-5947 in-
fo@americasdrivingacade-
my.com.


S!LWOIKIYIY












Drivers CDL A "Honey I'm
Home...Every Weekendl"
Great Pay & Benefits! Special
Orientation Pay for Exp. Driv-
ers! Paid Training for School
Grads! Cypress Truck Lines,
Inc. www.cypresstruck.com
(888)808-5846.
DRIVERS $1500.00 bonus
every 6 months. OTR, Excel-
lent home time, New Equip-
ment, 1 year Experience
Class A with tank & hazmat.
Call (877)882-6537.
www.oakleytransport.com.

Financial

R I I T
FusinVes

Opportunities 305
Money Lenders 310
Tax Preparation 315




ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do
you earn $800/day? 30 Ma-
chines, Free Candy All for
$9,995. (888)629-9968
802000033. CALL US: We
will not be undersold!
THOUSANDS OF BUSINESS-
ES For Sale By Owners Na-
tionwide. Preview Business
For Freel Interested In Buying

Or Visit www.gwmer-
ger.com.

Need a few more bucks to
purchase something
deer? Pick up some
oxtra bucks when you
sell yoMe used Items In
the clasalfelds.


Employmen


Drug Free Work Place
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


DELIVERY DRIVER/WAREHOUSE
PERSON Competitive wages, free
health insurance, 401 retirement plan.
paid uniforms, M-F work week. Some
heavy lifting required. Drug test
required. Must be 18 years or older
with a good driving record. Honest.
hard working person looking for a
long term career, with an excellent
.company, please apply at Boyton
Pump, 1220 Commerce Drive,
-LaBelle -'.- :






Drug Free Work Place
Class A CDL. Excellent Benefits & Pay
401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Insurance
& Bonuses.

Apply at:
5701 Ft. Denaud Road
Gulfcoast Citrus Harvesting, Inc.
or call 863-675-4410


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:
(954)967-3477


Services



Babysitting 405
Child Care Needed 410
Child Care Offered4l 15
Instruction 420
Services Offered425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435



HOUSE PLANS
Accurately & Economically
prepared. Engineering
approval available.
(863)675-7926




COMPUTER SERVICE
trouble shooting, set-up,
up-grades, systems built,
tutoring. Win.95, 98,
2000. ME, XP licensed.
Call Gary 863-675-7925


SALLY MAE
DISC JOCKEY
Music for all occasions:
weddings, parties,
quinceaneras. 675-1625.

Find it master. Sell It soon-
er In the classlifleds


E-Z! CASHI $500-$1,000 per
week and more! Simply re-
turning phone calls part
time from home. No Selling,
Not a Job, Not MLM.
(888)248-4544.


GONZALEZ
LAWN/LANDSCAPING
Also do handyman jobs
(863)675-1166
(863)673-6388

Shop here flrstl
The classified ads



INJURED! ACCIDENT! PER-
SONAL INJURY HURT. NEG-
LIGENCE WRONGFUL
DEATH Call now 24 hrs A-A-
A ATTORNEY Referral Ser-
vice (800)733-5342. Speak
to a lawyer now! Protect
your Rights. No Fee. An ac-
cident is a Serious Matter.
Reading a newspaper
helps you understand
the world around you.
No wonder newspaper
readers are more suc-
cessful people!



FREE DIABETIC SUPPLIES!
MEDICARE PATIENTS! Call
Us Toll Free (866)294-3476
and receive a FREE METER!
Am-Med Quality Diabetic
Supplies.


WE BUY ALUMINUM, ALL
KINDS Copper & Brass.
Closed Sunday. Call first
863-675-8760, 257-0879



Higgin's Tree Service
25 years experience. Free
estimates. Lic. & insured.
Call 863-675-3955.


Fulim 'I


with screen, All for $25
(863)763-1997
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COWBOY BOOTS, leather, 4
pair, women, size 6/2, exc.
shape, $140 will sell separ-
ately. (863)675-3667
SCRUBS- 15top, Some pants
Size small $50.
(863)697-8084


ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR
COLLECTION: Approx. 44 yrs.
old. Rare items. $1000 all or
best offer.. 863-824-3358
PLATES 12, '94 Betty Boop,
Danberry Mint, America's
Sweetheart, mint cond.,
$300. (772)342-1967
SALT- n PEPPER SHAKERS
(1041 Sets) asking $2500
863)801-4949


Duda Farm Fresh Foods, has several job openings with dit
ferent levels of experience: fuel truck driver, welder,
mechanic and mechanic helper. Will train right individual
Drug Free Work Place. Pay commensurate with experience
Medical/dental/vision plans, 401K, vacation, holiday pai,
plus other benefits. Apply in at 12255 Hwy 29 N in Felda
person or call for appointment (863) 675-0545 ext.
3135 EOE


Duda Farm Fresh Foods busca un camionero, scl-
dador, mecanico y ayudante mecanico con varies nivelek
de experiencia. Entrenamiento esta disponible. Sitio librc
de drogas. Pago a segon experiencia. Planes medico/dei.
tal/visi6n, 401K plan de retire, pago de vacaciones y dia&
feriados, m's otros beneficios..
Aplique en persona 12255 Hwy 29. N in Felda, Florida ..
lame por una citaa (863) 675-0545 ext. 3135.
Empleador de Oportunidades por Igual.


Operations Manager/Foreman
Seeking FT reliable individual lor mullicompany
responsibilities including:
Logisiics
Rousing
Supervise field operations
Customer relations
Must have good organizational skills and be detail oriented.
Computer skills a plus. Experience in a management posi-
tion a plus. High school education required.
Great Benefits:
Health Insurance
401K
Company vehicle
Paid Vacation
Phone 863 675 4410
Mail resume: PO. Box 2357, LaBelle FL 33975
Fax resume lo 863.675.4570
5; 01 Fl Denaud Road, Alva FL


Merchandise





:Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
Bicycles 530
Books & Magaines 535
Building Materials540
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550
Children's Items 555
Chda, Olassware, Etc. 560
Clothing 565
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruiseea 590
Drapsi Umes& Fabrics 595
Fireplace FMiture 600
.Firewood.'. 60
Funitue 610
Furs .:: 615
Heath & fleducing
E nt':,-' t 20
SupplIes. ;. 625
NHouli6 id ItWens 630
Jw y :.. 635
Laws". /L.ghts 640
Medaica;Iteme 65D
Misedollaneous 655
Musical lntrausnnta 660
Office Supplies/
Equipment 665
Pets/Supplies/
Services 670
Photography 675
Plumbing Supplies 680
Pools & Supplies 685
Restaurant
Equipment 690
Satellite 695
Sewing Machines 700
Sporting Goods 705
Stereo Equipment 710
Televlsion/Radio 715
Tickets 720
Tools 725
Toys & Games 730
VCRs 735
Wanted to Buy 740




BED FRAME, Antique. Oak
w,'tigih Headboaro & Fcil-
board & Side rails 1800's
$600. (8631612-0992
'Headboard & loolboard wnri
rails $50 (561 704.3690
HUNGARIAN HAY WAGON,
antique, great lor decoration
store or farm, $2500
(863)467-1322
WAGON WHEELS, Hungarian
(100) wooden, $75
(863)467-1322


ELECTRIC/PROPANE
REFRIGERATOR, 6 u. II,
new Gel ready lor hurri-
canes. $750 239297-4006
REFRIGERATOR. 15 cu I ,
$100 (863)357.1517 alt
6pm ,
REFRIGERATOR, KENMORE,
'2'Ddor,' UWignt. Gold $100
pr best offer. (863)983-2872
WASHER & DRYER Whirl-
.pool, matching set, great for
shop/mud room, $100/both.
S(863)675-2404 after5pm,
WASHER- needs belt $50
(239)292-7509
WASHER OR DRYER
$100 each, 1 yr warranty
large capacity,
(239)694-0778.
WASHER/DRYER, Kenmore,
stacked, full size, Model 110
88 7627993, $250.
(863)675-2392 LaBelle
Washer/Dryer, stack set,
$150. (863)357-151.7 aft
6pmr



COFFEE POT- 10 cup Farber
Ware, like new, $20
(863)467-8681
GARBAGE COMPACTOR- Ken-
more, used very littel ,great
condition, $100
(863)763-7437



BATHROOM VANITY TOP -
31" Marble, shell shaped,
w/sink & faucet. $30.
(863)763-8548.
CHAIN LINK GATE, 15ft. with
post & hanging hardware.
$100(239)810-2821
MEDICINE CABINETS (2),
White, 3 shelves, towel bar,
mirrored door. 30" x 16".
$10/both. (863)763-4098
METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$
Buy Direct From Manufactur-
er. 20 colors in stock with all
Accessories. Quick turn
around! Delivery Available
Toll Free (888)393-0335.
SHUTTERS- Decorators, Vinyl.
1-pr 12"x24" 2 pr 12"x48", 2
pr 14"x49", Needs paint $25.
for all (863)763-1997
STORM WINDOW PANELS,
24 gage: (4) 33", (6) 34",
(12) 40", (1) 69". Like new.
$100 for all. (863)946-1692
WINDOWS (6) aluminum
crank outs 29.5W x 52"L


GUITAR- Bentley, 6 string,
With hard case. A-1 condi-
tion. $150 (863)635-3382



COPIER- Konlca 7033, comm.
with 3 drawers, duplicator,
sorter, collates, little used,
$2500 neg.(863)763-1550
DESK, Large, oak. $100 or
best offer. (863)467-6943
OFFICE CHAIR, $75 or best
offer. (863)467-6943


ARIFICAN GRAY- 1 yr old,
Learning to talk. Can be han-
dled. $500. (863)634-9228
CAT- Cute, gray with white
markings. 3yrs old Neutered
& declawed. To Good Home
Only! $50. (863)634-3841
CORGI PUPPIES, AKC, 8 wks.
Champion Bloodlines. $500.
Call (336)909-0740 or email:
michellebell@yadtel.net


BED SET- Queen, Comforter.
:Matching pair shams. Beige
background w/floral. $50.
(863)467-8681


BEDROOM SET D.vtied
(nesi o1 draweif drrenSer
nuich & mirror $3il
(863)447-1136
BEDROOM SET, 5 .pi-e,. rdat,
gil Solid wood, while & pri.
Good corndlion $650 e.ail
audreykyliei@yanno i:0co
BEDROOM SET: 6 p( Hej.J-
board oniv '[.30 C ll
18631675-8302
DINING ROOM SET- P jn j.
die wi3 leals. iSals 4-10i, 6
chairs bunei & u hucri $551)
1239)822-5955 LaBelle
DINING TABLE, GIas" top w'.6
cnairs. $575. (2391537;4253
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER -
Armoire stylI. $400
(863)447-1136
MEXICAN BAR Light green
wood w/ overhead siem
glass holder $150
(561)704-3690
RECLINER LOVESEAT- Like
new Leather, Pd $1500 Will
trade 11o ni,:e Day Bed & G.old
Criin. 863-:i57.2233 1iee
ROCKER. Bone. 1.22
(8631467- '95
ROCKER RECLINER. Bluie
good :orn ili: rin i.25
08630467-4095
Sleeper-Sola- Oueen, Caj,lr
Converiitle 7-1 it couri
1250. Will sepjrale
LaBelle 239-822-5 .,
SOFA, Seclional. 3 pc Tan
Sola + Oversized swivel injir
Round Colee & 2 End Tdble'
$1800 12391537-4253
YOUTH BED 1.40
(863)674-1727;



BOWFLEX EXTREME. mint
cond w ial acesrorie,,
$800 (239) '4-2,
TREADMILL, VitaMasler.
Runs good 1.5 rip mnlIr up
IO 8 mprn Incline $25i0
(863)675-0104
WEIGHT BENCH, like new. 2
people can work out at same
time. Used 3 times. $600
(863)674-1727



CERAMIC DISHES Like new,
5-piece place settings for 9
& 8 matching glasses. Blue
& white. $35 (863)763-8149


LOOP EARRINGS: 14 Kt., Sol-
id Gold. Custom made. Paid
over $400, Sell for $175
(863)612-0992
NECKLACE. KINGMAN Tur-
qui'ise. Squi.h Bloss:
w/Bear Claws very unique.
$2400neg. (863)467-8161


BED FRAME, Mattress &
Spring. Full size. Great con-
ditlon $75. (863)467-4649


ELEC MOTORIZED CHAIR-
Alante', 3yrs old, cost $5000
new will sell for $1400
(863)447-2130
ELEC WHEELCHAIR- 3 wheel
Sonic Pride Mobility, elec. lift.
Excellent cond., hardly used.
$1150 neg. (863)675-2596
SCOOTER, Electric, Rally, Ex-
cellent condition. Brand new
batteries. $1000 or best offer.
(863)674-1823
WINCH LIFT power operated
for mobility chair. Like new,
$400/best offer.
(772)342-1967.

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HORSE, 8 yrs. old. Gelding
Good horse, great w/kids.
Moving must sell. $2000 or
best offer. (239)633-3649
SADDLE, 15", tan roughout,
new rawhide stirrups & new
WeaverSmartCinch. $200
(772)263-1178
SADDLE, Bob Marshall, 15.5"
treeless barrel. Chocolate
suede. 2 mos. old. $750 neg.
(772)263-1178



JOHN DEERE GATOR- 6x4,
elec dump bed, motor just
tuned and serviced $1995
(863)673-1042
MOWER, 511. Bush Hog finish.
Excellent condition. Side dis-
charge. $1100 or best offer.
(863)697-3008


CALVES: Shots, Wormed
$200 & up. Also Cows: Young
& Healthy. $400 & Up.
Will Deliver. 863-235-0838


NANDAY CONURE PARROT,
Male w/cage $160
(8636a 3. 4- 16
PITBULL PUPPIES, UKC Reg.,
4 wl. ;. Re3dy Io gij' L3rg e
Red iJlrSel 83j63 4'F., 4 ji-
ler -I pm ir derail:
RED NOSE PIT PUPS- Will
,[J r I'; W hJ Rl j ,'d I[I,
ij, I ,|i o ,ij ni 'iio .-1 O.m
1836. i01 12 :36
SHIH TZU PIPPIE'.. r, nijl.
Irmj1e. .mll m rrjv o., 1Z
$fII'J. 1b 3 |i.I irdl '

SOCIETY FINCH- Broirvn
wriile Good Icibler rijrer i
$81 (863F135-3Jj'



SOLAR PANELS (12), for hot
Wdlir rheter. $600 or will
sepjjrre (239)810-2821



SOLAR PANELS- 7, large,
Make your own heating pool
system $175. or will separ-
ale(239|394-7000.



SEWING MACHINE- $25
l2391292-7509


Job Crallers, Inc. NOW HIR-
ING!!! Filst Class Shipvard
Trades: Pipe Fillers, Shuc-
lural Fitters. Structural
Welders. Work in FL, AL
Over Time + Per Diem UP
TO $23.. hour. loll-Free:
(800)371-7504 Phone:
1251)433-1270 Fax:
(2511433-0018.
POOL TABLE, AmRe ji-i H,
ljge Blue Ferll T, p '*.l i1 ii.
;86-:-:29-8,:'2 ,2,r
, 4, i .-1050
REEL- Penn 4400 SS.Open
IjCe r w Lii.: new. $40.




JL AUDIO 5.25 COMPONENT
SYSTEM. Brand -i, MMlrl
VR52'5CS '.5
12391340- 369


TOSHIBA- 31" w/remote Pd.
$1000. Asking $175. or trade
for Jewelry of equal value.
(863)634-9620 Okee area
WIDESCREEN HDTV 51" Mag-
-navox, only 18 mos. old and
works perfect. T600n firt
863)528-3211 Sni II
pm


DRILL, Cordless, Blac
Decker, 18 volt. New in l,-i
Paid' $89, As.king. ':i
(8i 3675-nn01 -
DRILL PRESS: -.pl 0')
(?.63)763.9527
GENERATOR- Coleman P-iw
ermate., 2500w 5i-p Brig.g:
& Straton eng lNw i: nri:l
tion $200. (863)763-150-
PRESSURE WASHER- Sear'.
2000 PSI, 6HP engine, $ :11.1i
(863)763-7989

One man's trash is anoth-
er man's treasure. Turn
your trash to treasure
with an ad in the classic.
fleds.


Wanted: Single or double
wide mobile home, must be
no older than July 1994.
Must be classified as a
Windzone 3. (863)675-3665

Agriculture

:,I1I-.--=

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



U PICK PEAS
Hwy. 29 South to 82 West to
Church Road.Turn North. U
Pick $20. We Pick $25.
239-250-1773 or 270-4425
Opening May 6th 7am-6pm

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mi. west of town Off Hwy
80 on -lllip; Rd. 226.30'w
x385'd $155,000. neg.
(954)817-1112
PORT LABELLE Lot at 5030
Peachtree Ave. $39,500
(239)246-6192

Time to clean out the
attic, basement and/or
garage? Advertise your
yard sale in the classl-
fleds and make your
clean up a breeze
[ggEJ~sKE


LeBelle, 2.5 ac. in Ft Denauld
2005 MH 2/2 S/W. New
barn/fence/shed. Nice oaks.
$225,000.239-707-7796
Port LaBelle Lot, .25 acre, in
growing area, close to
schools, $46,000 neg. Call
Chris (863)673-5071


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



NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
4000 sq. ft., 750 sq ft. office,
2500 sq. ft. fenced yard, 2T
hoist, 15 ft. doors, 480V.
'i.297;51 ornilh including tax.
.9j.22-5: ,,L.elle



*PI I IoI
I.:,:.I,|i | !lor peace
.,id .|,i,,t. 3BR/2BA
hl:.i!. -iuated on
approx. 5 ac.
I, ir ,",-,' porch, and
..,i,--ii deck. New
p:ni, and tile floors.
Large workshop and
S i -- pond.
'900 in. C(.ll Lri, :i
C,'i: iiii 21 Sunbelt
Realty, Inc.
863 675-1616
Beautilul Modular Home ,r 5
.: :; h A, BA ,ill I rri I
1st, last & sec., Alva/LaBelle
area. Call 239-872-2383


CHRISTIAN FEMALE Needs
room to rent in LaBelle area
while attending college. Non-
Smoker, Non Drinker & would
Like to board w/same.
Pi'ie;rd i :.il 863)227-3846
f mr 5pT. IJeedJed Inim diale-
ly, Serious Inquires Only.


Real Estate I

Il --

Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos/
Townhouses Sale1015
Farms Sale .1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1055
Property Inspectionl1060
Real Estate Wanted1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080



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
.' 1* -t.ii o
PORT LaBelle: Unit 4
Move In Today! -
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
Dock/Lift Boathouse
3BR/2BA
Appraised $675,000
Quick Sale Price
$629,000
Owner financing,
Will trade for
acreage.
305-481-1316 or
863-234-1814.

SELLING, BUYING
OR LEASING?
Century 21, Sunbelt Realty
(863)673-6533


LeBelle, 2 acres For those
who love there privacy.
Great for horses. Build your
dream home or bring your
Mobile home to this unique
location in LeBelle. Just 3


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Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 11,2006


IHs-SaeB


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 n Madison County
#48870 $625,000.

PLUS MANY MORE....


I Houses Sale


NORTH CAROLINA
PROPERTY AVAILABLE:
1 Acre, $27,500.
2 Acre Lotfor $40,000. &
3 Acre Lot for $50,000.
Owner Financing Available.
Please call (336)909-0740
michellebell@yadtel.net

Mobile Homes





MobiBe Homes -Rent 2015
Moble Hmes Sale 2020




MUSE: 3 Bdrm. 2 Ba., MH
$900dep.&$120wk.
No dogs. (863)675-1614

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Casa Manufacturada, 3/2 Ba-
nos, en l/ acre de propedad
lista para ser occupada. Fl-
nanciamiento disponible.
Llamee al (863)675-8888
Ext.O000
Casa Manufacturada, 4/2B a-
nos, locallzada en una neuva
area enlae Immokalee y La-
Belle. 5 acre. Llamee
(863)675-8888
Casa Manufactureada, 3/2
Banos, lista para ser occu-
pada con ': acre de propa-
dad paquele complete.
Llamee al1863)675-8888
GRANDMA'S GROVE in
LaBelle. 5th Wheel RV Mobile'
Home w/Florida room at-
tached. $7500 (239)303-0741
or email dwill98Searthlink.net
Labelle, 2BR/2BA single wide,
completely remodeled, new
carper, glass top range, new
cabines. On beauiful oakfilled
lol off Hwy. 29. Spencer Real-
ty $74900 (863)675-1203
LaBelle: 3 Bdrm., on lol
loaded w/oak trees.
Tenam occupied. $49.900.
(863)675-0104
LaBelle, DB, 20r, 1Ia. Large
living room g clean lot
100?.150. City water,
$83,900. (863)673-4360
Manufactured Mobile Home,
3/2 Bath; located in LaBelle.'
Financing Available. all
(863)675-8888


AIR BOAT HAULLS- 2, Fiber-
glass. 1 comes with trailer.
1000. All offers considered.
(863)824-0505
AIR BOAT-l0', Fiberglass hull,
65hp Contenental + 2 extra
motors & hub Like new Wood
prop 3500.863-673-1963
BASS BOAT- '85, 17.7", 150
Evinrude, Rebuilt approx 1 yr
ago, 30hrs. All orig. $2500.
(863)634-4818
BOAT, 14' aluminum, 15hp
motor & trailer, $1700.
(863)612-9893
HOUSEBOAT
661f, Paddle Wheel,
Repo, sacrifice $8000.
(406)628-2181 in LaBelle.
Jet Boat, Project, 22ft., Bles-
meyer, 454 engine, recondi-
tioned. Matching galvanized
trailer. $9700 (863)674-0898
MAKO 224 '81
w/YAMAHA 200'90 engine
& Rite-On Trailer '81
$7500 (239)823-2587


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-
fada. Llamee para mas In-
formacion. (863)675-8888
ExtOO00
MOBILE HOME, 3/2 Bath, lo-
cated in Moore Haven, Fi-
nancing Available for Pkg.
Deal. Call (863)675-8888

Recreation

KITITI1


PLASTIC BOAT, 10ft, 2-man,
swivel seats, live well, bat-
tery box & galvanized trailer.
$500 (863)635-5550
PONTOON-28', 50hp John-
son, New deck/carpet Great
cond. $3200. (863)467-1720
mattmcdanahotmail.com
Smoker Craft, 16', tilt trailer,
trolling motor, 35hp Merc.,
ready to fish, $1800.
(863)467-7428


ALLEGRO MOTORHOME,
Onan, Generator, ice cold air,
for camping or live-in.
i863)824-8746 $5900
COACHMAN CATALINA 1995,
26 FL, Uke new. Low mileage.
$16,000. or best offer. Call
863-634-5914.
COLEMAN SUNVALLEY 1982,
A/C & Awning (Both New'04).
propane stove, pressure water
pump. $1400. (863)467-7905
DODGE '78, Working gas stove
and refrigerator, inside lights
work. Good condition. $2000
firm. (863)675-6511
WINNEBAGO '85- Motor
home, 26', V8, sips 8, very
good cond, 62K, $10,000 or
besl offer (772)284-1194


YAMAHA 550 '87, Wave Run-
ner w/traller, runs good. $575
(863)674-0874 or
(239)425-7016


HONDA MAGNA 1985, 700
CC's, 6 Spd., Runs greal'
$2000. or best offer.
(863)675-0596/673-2025
YAMAHA ROADSTAR 1600
2002, 26K mis., Excellent con-
diton w/extras. $5,500 or
best offer. Call 863-763-1380
or 863-447-0127 or email
carlzachsam@hotmail.com



ATV TIRES & RIMS, Blackwa-
ter, Yamaha, rear, mounted.
Great for mud! $150 for both.
Call Rick. (239)410-3784
ATV TIRES & RIMS, Sand
Shark, Yamaha, rear, mounted.
Great for sandl $150 for both.
Call Rick. (239)410-3784
FOUR WHEELER, 110 Rocket
BMX. $1300 or best otfer.
(863)634-5176


I Pikup rucI


GO KART Scorpion, 2 seater,
roll bars, great shape, $600
firm. (863)634-8828 days or
(863)763-4132 eve's.

Automobiles




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4030



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$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.
CHEVY BELAIR- '60. 2 dr Hard
Top, 283 eng. Runs & Looks
Great. $7500. or best offer.
863-634-9368
CHEVY BELAIR-'60, 2 dr Hard
Top, 283 eng. Runs & Looks
Great. $7500. or best offer
863-634-9368
CHEVY CAPRICE WAGON 89,
Immaculate & Runs Wonder-
ful. $2250. (865)963-9683
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
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '91 -
V6, auto, good shape, needs
transmission, $400.
(239)657-4348
LINCOLN TOWN CAR '95,
Super deal, great gas mile-
age. $2500 (863)763-8149
or (863)610-0270

Time to clean out the
attic, basement and/or
gaage? Advertise your
yard sale n the classl-
fleds and make your
clean n a breezel


Public Notices

lTIII IIl VA


NISSAN 200SX '95, 5 spd. in
good shape, clean inside, runs
great, only needs a starter.
$1800 (863)673-4736 Jeff.
PONTIAC GRAND AM- '93,
New paint job. Needs trans-
mission. $300.
(863)467-2894
PONTIAC SUNFIRE- '99, 4 cyl,
Auto,Clean, Runs Excellent,
First $1600
(863)532-9700 467-1547


AUTO WANTED:
Looking lo buy Antique Car,
Converlible ITruck. Please call
1954)561-2776



CHEVY TRUCK '96- 4x4,
$2500 or best oiler
(863)467-2139
FORD BRONCO '95- 4x4.
$2500 or best oiler
(863)467-2139


BEDLINER for Ford F150
shorted, exc. cond., $200.
(863)634-1772
Chevy truck bare cab and
short bed. 1985with title.
$150 (772)359-2923 or
(8631476-5401i
DRIVE ON RAMP- you must
remove and naul $125
1863)467-4328.
ENGINE, 3208 Caterpillar,
Remanufaciured. Like new.
$2500. (863)673-5852 or
(863)612-5413
Heads and four barrel intake
for small block Chevy. $150
1863)467-7415
HYUNDAI EXCEL 1990, For
paris No lile. Asking $200
(863)675-2598 Iv. msg.
PICKUP TOPPER, 8', fiber-
glass, $350. (863)234-9595
RIMS For S-10 truck; 18" x
7 1/2", brand new, never on
truck, asking $950
(863)69;-3865
TIRES & RIMS (4) 8 Lug Alu-
minum w/19.5-44-16.5. TSL
Boggers. $1700 or best offer.
(863)990-5544
TIRES- 275/45/20" 20 64 Ea-
gle/Chrome rims/spinners
paid $2500 asking $1500
firm (863)634-8511 eve only
UTILITY BED, lift gate '82
Chevy truck, all apart $400 or
best offer or trade.
(863)674-0375


Ranchers work to limit runoff


By Audrey Blackwell
Okeechobee News
Agriculture has been pin-
pointed as a major contributor
to the current crisis of the Lake
Okeechobee Watershed. In a
nutshell, the crisis comprises,
three main features: excessive
phosphorus loading, harmful
high water levels and rapid
expansion of exotic plants.
(Source: South. Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD)
Environmental Report, March 1,
2006, Vol. 1, Chapter 1A, page
8.)
In addition to prevalent rain
in this subtropical region, fin-
gers have pointed to agriculture
as a major player in adding to
the lake's woes because 65 per-
cent of the county's landscape
lies in agricultural growth and
pastures. A sizeable portion of
agriculture is devoted to beef
and dairy cattle. So it is not sur-
prising that when a heavy phos-
phorus content was found in the
lake, heads turned to the cattle
industry.
However, from the early days
when "scrub" cattle roamed
freely until modern times when
cattle are fenced in or held in
containment barns, cattle have
been a vital part of the area's
history, and continue as a main-
stay of the local economy.
While there are varying theo-
ries of how cattle arrived here,
several authors have attributed
Florida cattle to the Spaniards.
In 1513, Ponce de Leon first
came, returning in 1521 with
cattle and horses, according to
the Florida Cattlemen's Associa-
tion website. Spanish explorers
made Florida America's oldest
cattle-raising state, their report
continued.
"No other part of our country
had cattle until the Pilgrims
brought more in 1625," the
report said.
According to the November
1992 publication "75th Anniver-
sary, The Colorful Past of Okee-
chobee," by Twila Valentine, by
the 1870s, cattle herds ranged in
size from 5,000-50,000 head.
She quoted Alfred J. and
Kathryn A. Hanna as writing in
their 1948 book, "Lake Okee-
chobee: Wellspring of the Ever-
glades, that "Rustling was preva-
lent throughout the state
because the state had open
range and cattle roamed freely
through the trackless expanses."
Frank "Sonny" Williamson,
president of Williamson Cattle
Company on U.S. 441 N, attrib-
uted the first cattle in Florida to
the Spanish when St. Augustine
was founded in 1565. He said
the cattle used to roam free
because there was no fence law
until the late 1930s or 1940s.TIle


recalled a time in Pinellas Coun-
ty when cows would lie on the
highway at night and people
had to watch out for them when
driving their automobiles.
Today, beef cattle in Okee-
chobee County total 70,000
head, according to the 2005
Florida Agricultural Statistics
Directory, which ranks the coun-
ty number two in the state for
beef cattle. All cattle and calves
on Florida farms and ranches, as
of January 1, 2005, including
dairy cattle, totaled 1,740,000,
unchanged from 2004. Okee-
chobee County is ranked num-
ber one for all cattle in the state.
According to the National Cattle-
men's Beef Association (NCBA),
beef is the number one protein
in America and the yearly per
capital beef consumption for
2005 was 65.9 pounds.
Dairy cattle came much later
to the area and total 33,000 head
in Okeechobee County, number
one in the state for milk cows.
Milk production in the county
for 2005 was 58,002,278 gal.,
and 25 percent of the state's
milk production is from Okee-
chobee County, according to
Maggie Murphy of Southeast
Milk, Inc. in Belleview.
According to Louis "Red"
Larson, owner of Larson's Dairy,
a few dairies were in the area
before 1955, but the first dairy
farms relocated here from Dade,
Broward and Palm Beach coun-
ties in the mid-1950s. He bought
his first property in Highlands
County in the Lake Okeechobee
Basin in 1961 and built his first
barn there in 1964. He no longer
owns that property. He said it
was too close to the Kissimmee
River, a sampling site for
SFWMD, and had too many
environmental problems. The
property is now used for citrus
farming. Mr. Larson bought a
second farm in 1968, another in
1971 in Basinger, another in
1980, and property east of town
in 1982 that was an already
existing dairy farm.
Things ran. pretty smoothly
for dairy farmers up until the
mid-1980s when water man-
agers traced increased phospho-
rus inputs from the northern
watershed to animal agricultural
activities.
High phosphorus loads had
already accumulated over 60
years, according to the SFWMD
website, and they reported


"Cattlemen are land rich and cattle poor. Cattle
do not provide a good return on the investment,
less- than 'one percent. But some ranches that
are in the third and fourth generations have
huge values now because land values have
increased."
-Frank "Sonny" Williamson,
president of Williamson Cattle Company


30,000 tons of phosphorus at
the bottom of the lake in the
form of soft organic mud. They
said the lake is shallow, and the
mud mixes with the water col-
umn every time strong winds
blow across the surface, keep-
ing the phosphorus concentra-
tion high. In the end, submerged
plant beds cannot get the light
they need to grow, and phos-
phorus may stimulate the
growth of cattail along the edge
of the littoral zone.
Other factors contribute to
the lake environment, but in the
1980s the state began looking at
cattle ranching and dairy farm-
ing operations to make improve-
ments in the balance of nutrients
running off of farms into ditches,
canals, rivers, streams and, ulti-
Smately, Lake Okeechobee. Many
cattle ranchers and dairy farmers
began implementing best man-
agement practices (BMPs) 10
years ago and began fencing
their cattle away from water-
ways.
Mr. Williamson said Florida
legislators passed a law stating
that in no case shall nutrients be
allowed to enter a body of state
water that causes an imbalance
of the natural flora or fauna. On
the federal level came the Clean
Water Act of 1972, and the EPA
began monitoring waterways
more stringently; in Florida, the
Department of Environmental
Protection adopted the Compre-
hensive Nutrient Balance Plan
that affects all of agriculture. It
expands on the Florida Dairy
Rule, said Mr. Larson.
In 1987, the state passed the
Dairy Rule and required dairy
farmers to implement BMPs to
reduce the amount of nutrient
runoff. Following the rule
caused a financial hardship for
many dairymen. Mr. Larson said
that out of 45 dairies operating in
the Lake Okeechobee Basin in
1987, only 19 remain. Many sold
out or moved to other states that
do not have the same environ-
mental concerns.
What moved beef cattle
toward Okeechobee, according
to Mr. Williamson, was the peo-
ple footprint. He said that people
first came to Fort Basinger
because there was transporta-
tion available, and they brought
cattle with them.


"They could travel by steam-
boat to Kissimmee," he said.
While the first white settlers,
Arthur and Thomas Daughtrey,
were recorded in Basinger and
later others settled in Fort Drum -
people settled around forts -
Peter Raulerson is credited with
being Okeechobee's first cattle-
man, according to Mr.
Williamson. He said Mr. Rauler-
son moved to the Taylor Creek
area called Tantie in 1896.
"There was an area of Taylor
Creek that ran to the Kissimmee
River called 'the bend.' Mr.
Raulerson would put his cattle in
the water there without fences
so he could keep track of them,"
Mr. Williamson said.
It goes almost without ques-
tion that cattle are raised in rural
areas such as Okeechobee
County, and for good reason.
Wes Williamson, Sonny's son,
said that it's a matter of econom-
ics and is driven by increasing
urbanization. As people move in
and develop an area as an urban
setting, farmers and ranchers
move out because the price of
land increases beyond the
break-even point of farming.
"Sometimes the increased
land value is the biggest part of a
rancher's income when he sells
it," Sonny Williamson said. He
continued: "Cattlemen are land
rich and cattle poor. Cattle do
not provide a good return on the
investment, less than one per-
cent. But some ranches that are
in the third and fourth genera-
tions have huge values now
because land values have
increased."
All of the beef raised in the
entire state of Florida is exported
to finishers because there are no
beef processing plants in Florida.
As Mr. Williamson put it, it is less
expensive to send the cattle out
to the food supply than it is to
grow the feed.
Milk, on the other hand, is a
locally used commodity and 100
percent of the milk produced in
Florida stays within the state.
According to Mr. Larson, milk
processors are more concerned
with availability of milk than
with price. He said when they
arrive at work at 4 a.m., they
want to see milk trucks lining
their driveways.
Water use by the beef and


Special to INI/Florida Archives
This photo from 1946 shows beef cattle grazing near
Clewiston.


dairy cattle industry is negligible,
according to both Mr. Larson
and Mr. Williamson, and hard to
measure. So too is the runoff
from farms in terms of quantity
of water. Beef cattle use rainwa-
ter and drink from a pond. Few
cattle farmers irrigate.
Dairy cows drink fresh water
in the confinement barns and
milking parlors, or pastures. Art
Darling, executive director of
Sunshine State Milk Producers,
said there is a national estimate
of 135 gallons of water per day
per dairy cow for drinking and
cleaning. Excreted waste is often
re-circulated by means of reten-
tion ponds and lagoons and may
be treated with chemicals to
reduce phosphorus and used for
irrigation.
Dairy cows graze on fields
that are not irrigated. Some
dairies use a spray field and cen-
ter pivot system that takes water
from a third stage lagoon that is
minus nutrients. Water runoff
flows to the lowest area via
ditches and natural systems to
the lake and eventually to the
ocean.
Many cattle ranchers and
dairy farmers are putting a lot of
time and money into BMPs that
better contain water on their
land and reduce phosphorus
and other nutrients before it runs
off. They all are engaged in
extensive record keeping and
reporting to state regulatory
agencies.
John Folks with the Florida
Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, said that on
dairies, the cost to put cows in
confinement is tremendously
high, but it has a cost-share pro-
gram, almost a 50/50 split with
the state. Dairies run $2 mil for
400 cows just for barns and a
waste management system, and
dairies must meet all require-
ments to keep nutrients out of
the waterways.
Mr. Folks said that if a dairy
went to confinement years ago,
it just has to do improvements
and that shouldn't be so expen-


sive. But if one is pasturing cows
and has to go to confinement
barns, it will be very expensive.
Ho%\ever, grazing cows can be
done, but he believes doing so is
rare.
One BMP that bolh dairymen
and cattle ranchers use is ensur-
ing that cattle are fed only the
amount of phosphorus-contain-
ing feed that they need for pro-
duction, growth and reproduc-
tion.
No doubt, the ecology of the
Lake Okeechobee Basin has
changed greatly over the past 30
years. According to Missie Bar-
letto, with SFWMD, there has
been an impact in the watershed
from agriculture, urban growth
and the Herbert Hoover Dike.
With a sandy bottom to the lake,
native plants are not allowed to
bloom, and exotic plants, such
as water hyacinths and water let-
tuce floated into the lake. Also,
torpedo grass that was planted
for grazing during the dry season
before fences were built is still at
the lake. In the past, cows could
graze at the lake edge.
The local economy benefits
greatly from the dairy and beef
cattle industries. Mrs. Barletto
revealed results from a recently
conducted study, not yet
released, that showed gross full-
and part-time work in Okee-
chobee as 18.4 percent between
1990 and 2002, compared to
35.17 percent in the state. The
average earnings per job in Flori-
da totaled 49.7 percent com-
pared to 37.9 percent in Okee-
chobee County at that time. In
2002, Okeechobee job earnings
were $18,818 per capital com-
pared to $29,758 in the state.
More than 25 percent of jobs in
Okeechobee County were
directly dependent on farming,
compared to three percent for
the state, and that includes relat-
ed industries, such as feed sup-
ply, transportation, and farming
equipment supply.
Okeechobee County is
known as a hub of farm equip-
ment and supplies, and has the
largest livestock market in the
state.


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