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-~ ~ -r WW u. Leaders .< *, f ; i L..L FOR ADC 3;20 I' BRARF y OF FLORIDA 07 3 1.-7007 Delivering Western Henary Co - 'x-ff VOLUME 8NUMBKl2 At A Glance Hendry looks to D.C. for aid Come to men's health fair June 1 What's your blood pres-, sure? Have you had it checked? Is it normal or high? What is a normal blood pres- sure? What's your body fat density? What is the percent- age of fat versus muscle in your body? Have you had a PSA test for prostate cancer? How about your cholesterol? What is a good cholesterol level? Do you need some tips on being a good father, heart dis- ease and stroke, diabetes and pre-diabetes, HIV prevention or just taking care of yourself? Some information on what to do and know after a hurricane has passed? These questions and more can be answered for you at the Second Annual Men's Health Fair at the Hendry County Health Department on June 1 from 4-7 p.m. Local health professionals will help you celebrate National Men's Health Week by offering free screenings and lots of health information. This is an easy. way to take advantage of the opportunity to receive good information at no cost. What \ou don't kno(: can hurt you. Be a take charge 'u\ and bring :our friends and loin us in learning how to take care of you. Please plan to join in the celebration of Men's Health Week. For more infor- mation call 674-40-11 Ext 127 (Mary Ruth Prouty). Rep. Grimsley sets local office hours State Representative Denise Grimsley Legislative Aide Marty Mielke,will hold office hours Tuesday, May 30, at the Hendry County Court- house Room 130 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30-3 p.m. Any- one needing assistance with a state problem can either visit at this time or may call (866) 888-6516 for immediate assis- tance. SDid you sustain \hurricane damage? If you've been temporarily displaced from your home- steaded property due to storm damage or other serious calamity, please notify the Property Appraiser's Office, so they will not remove your exemptions if your renewal mailing is returned. Also, if you purchased and moved into a home intended as your permanent residence before January 1, 2006, but were dis- placed as of January 1 due to ,severe storm damage, you are still eligible to file for a new homestead exemption on your property. Additionally, if you believe your property was so signifi- cantly damaged as to drop the value as of January 1,.please call them at '675-5270 to inquire about having your property reinspected. Please;-' . act promptly; any delays may i jeopardize your opportunity for relief. Index Classifieds ..... .12-19 Editorial ............ .4 Speak Out ...........4 Social News ......... .5 Sports ............. 7 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. III 161 101 1 11 8 16510 00019 By Patty Brant and Kristin Hunter Faced with unprecedented growth and all the issues that sur- round it, Hendr\ County officials are looking for all the help they can get. Washington. D C, is a long way away from this south central Florida community, but locals have caught US Congressman Mark Foley's ear. Lake Okeechobee's problems' seem to be multiplying. For months West Coast residents have been accusing water releas- es from the lake of damaging the estuaries along the Gulf Coast, even threatening legal action to stop the releases and suggesting flooding areas around.the lake as a "fix." Now, concerns that the Her- bert Hoo\ei Dike could fail,' resulting in devastation for sur- rounding, corfmmunities, haie been added to the overall issues Corps of Engineer models slho that approximately 25 percent of level through more frequent Hendry Cournty's structures are releases. He said capping the located within a 21-foot reach lake level at 11 feet all year round flood model about 90 percent would make sense. The lake has of Clewiston's structures. previously been held at the 15-16' At a quick stop in LaBelle May level, he said. With the rainy sea- 15, Congressman Foley heard son only a few weeks away, he some of-these'local concerns, added the process needs to begin' omecer oon. It takes ten ds for the Hendry County Commission lake level to diop -2 inches. Chairman Darrell Harris asked the congressman to run interfer- ence for the area on several issues number one being keep- ing the lake waters at a lower Memorial Day: Renieml)bering our heroes oUUIIIIIIreu Iu nte Udl a I dl enUIll elne y IVlls The three Eagle Squadrons RAF 71, 121 and 133 transfer to US service 334, 335, 336 Squadrons in Debden, England. A study in American heroism SMost of us now reaching what is known as "middle age" grew up with World War II veterans as - our heroes. Maybe we didn't real- ize for a long time that they were so our'heroes they were, after all, very close to us. They were our fathers, our uncles, our teachers, the mailman just ordinary folks who carried the burden for us while we were children. Like all young people we were some- times cute; sometimes insuffer- able, sometimes downright rebel- lious, but they never wavered in " showing us how to be adults. Generations after the category known as Baby Boomers (born in the years following WWII when men and women were making up for four years'of lost time) are further rem ovedQand / therefore have a different, less personal connection with them. Those men and women who saw this country, and the world, through Through the ringer. Maj. Henry L. "Hank" Mills after See Memorial Page 2 returning from a mission. Transplant makes Ru dystronger" Rudy, "'""" SBy Patty Brant ' S'; WVhat is a new chance at life W vorth? And who deserves one? ; ',People who. are fortunate eflough to receive organ trans- plants know these questions, although they may not be able to Answer them. People like Rudy Grimaldo. Now 60 years old, Rudy can be found this time of year doing what he loves best coaching the Little League Marlins at Davis- Pratt Field. A trim 125 pounds, he looks healthy and vital, watching his boys play and offering them the advice he's been lovingly dis- pensing for many years. He looks pretty much the same, but inside he's a changed man in several ways. You see, Rudy received a dou- ble lung transplant in August of 2002 a gift he tries every day to be worthy of. "Pulse" releases would also push less polluting nutiients - much of w which filters do\ n fror North Florida and the Orlando area to the estuary. These nutri- ents accumulate in the lake and are flushed out through releases down the Caloosahatchee River, \whiich has been named the num- bei 7 on Ihe top ten most endan- gered ri\ eis in the country. The congiessman assured officials that the kcnig tlem plans for the lake are "piett good," although he declined to elabo- rate. He said the Corps of Engi- SeeFoley -Page 2 'Public safety trumps all' By Patty Brant With those words, Col. Robert Carpenter, Ai ri\ Corps of Engineers Jackson ille District Commander, did his best to assuage people's fears concern- ing anr potential cr:rnpromilslng of the Herbert Hoover Dike. He spoke at the c:unty commission meeting Tuesda\. we're e here to tell you the facts," Col. Carpenter said. Col. Carpenter said the dike is safe up to a level of 21 foot. The highest it's ever been is 18.8 feet. Current- it is 12.8 feet. The ongoing $O0 million ren- ovation project w ill take some 20 Nears to complete; five years if the Money is made available. After the reno\'ation, the dike \ill \wth- stand a 26 foot lake level, he stat- ed, and a new water release schedule through the Caloosa- hatchee River is to be in effect next January and will also help by keeping the water level lower. At this time, the dike could Sithstand a direct onslaught by a massive hurricane, he said. There is no comparison with what happened in NewO Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. That dike was only 7 fooit tall. 20 foot thick, and the sui rounding area is below sea level The Herbert Hoover dkie is -0 tall, 250 ifo,:t thick and the surrounding area 18 foot abo\t sea le el It stretch- es 143 rniles arou nd the lake. The dike is also maintained 24 hours a da\, 7 days week, he noted. SHe said if piessuie inside forced water over the top of the dike, tdie sui rounding area would be inundated and watei would' fan out to the canals. In Ihe unlikely event an evacualion would be necessary, he said therei :uld be several da\s noti- fication kVhen residents should evacuate.' Col. Carpenter said it .would be a local decision, but that it would be if the lake reached the 21-foot level. He said the \ easiest side of dike is at Port Myaca; followed by Clewiston, then Moore Haven. 252 graduates take final walk 2006 LHS Graduation day. By Kristin Hr ,H' .. Sen ir President Raymond Marroquin introduced the Two hundred anditvio schooll Board and Faculty Mem- Two hundred'and iitv- t'o e uls graduating seniors E atr leid on the LHS football field to bte hor Salutat:, ian Ryan Parrish ored May 20 as the sun shone was up next. His speech was brightly. It was a beautiful hot short and sweet, saying this was day with a large, noisy crowd. the tfilst l irn:l h has been up The LHS band played while the earl; i:,n Siatu dad without get- seniors walked out onto the:'ing paid He said that they football field. Mallory would d all reminisce on their Williamson was the first stu- .own time since they would all dent to speak starting with a have different memories. He prayer thanking friends and mentioned that they were a family, teachers and God for helping them make it to this See Grads -Page 2 He had trouble breathing for a good three years before he was diagnosed with lung disease. In 1995 it began to bother him at work; he'd been running heavy equipment at Duda's farm for 35 years. He began missing work and getting weaker. One night his wife, Carmelh, took him to the emergency room, but the doctor never mentioned a lung problem - he was simply diagnosed with back pain. When Rudy and Carmela finally went to a specialist in Fort Myers, they were told it was too late for a transplant. Unwilling to accept that answer, Carmela got a second opinion. This doctor advised them to stop all the med- ications Rudy was taking because he said they weren't doing any good and they got him to Shands Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant See Lung Page 7 Rudy Grimaldo with some of his beloved Marlins. I S" '.".. iaml; :':~E;7:-. ~T~' 2 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25, 2006 Foler Conthied S e neers and SouW Florida Water Management District still have to sort out who controls the lake waters. He assured-local officials, however, that a solution is under way and that the levy is undergo- ing daily inspections. They also discussed the ability of deploying services and equip- ment in the eveht of a' emer- gency. Congressman Foley said he has talked to Senators Nelson and Martinez, who will support a bid for more federal money for Ever- glades Restoration. They also dis- cussed competition from Califor- nia in the citrus industry; additional funding for small coun- ty health departments and mental health departments. ,aloosa Delle/r'risan nunier From left: County Engineer Shane Parker, Superintendent of Schools Tom Conner, Director of Public Safety and Mayor of LaBelle Rangy Bengston, LaBelle City Commissioner Hilda Zimmerly, Congressman Mark Foley and County Commis- sion Chairman Darrell Harris. Although the congressman said he could not help with money for a badly needed new jail, he did point out that after Hurricane Wilma he, got funding for the Hendry County Sheriff's Office communications system: Additional subjects included federal money for local road and bridge projects, particularly the completion of four-laning SR 80, a main hurricane evacuation route. Commissioner Harris pointed out that SR 29, also an evacuation route, is packed. The LaBelle Bridge is an issue of itself. It will take two years just for a study and seven years to build a new one. Meanwhile, there are still times when you can't get across it - either because of traffic back up or a malfunction:. Hendry County Director of Public Safety Randy Bengston pointed out how that affects emergency vehicles. If the LaBelle Bridge is inoperable, emergency vehicles must go all the way to CR 31 in Lee County or to Moore Haven, since they.are too heavy for the Fort Denaud or Alva bridges. Those bridge problems will only be .exacerbated as both, western Hendry and western Glades counties experience unprecedented growth. Other topics included afford- able housing, pandemic precau- tions, Homeland Security inequities, strings attached to No Child Left Behind funding; services for for- eign language speakers in local school. According to Superinten- dent of Schools Tom Conner, LaBelle area schools are now about 60 percent Hispanic; Clewiston area schools about 40 percent. It was also pointed out that Gov. Bush promised some $1.3 million for a much-needed Emergency Operations Center for Hendry County when he visit- ed the makeshift EOC at the sheriff's office in LaBelle after Hurricane Wilma, which has not appeared in the Legislative budg- et. Memorial Continued From Page 1 the biggest crises of the 20th Cen- tury (including the Great Depres- sion) are growing fewer and fewer. It's a group made up of heroes, great and small. In that group, Henry L. Mills was a standout. Memorial Day is a. fitting time to recall men like Maj. Mills, and all those who, throughout the years, have simply yet nobly "done their duty" to this country. He was born in New York City in 1915, but for the last 15 years of his life he called LaBelle home. He was the product of a privileged background, having been reared in his grandmother's Georgian house on a Connecticut hillside with grounds leading to the Long Island Sound "under the tutelage of governesses with all the trap-. pings of wealth," according to his daughter, Shelley., - He attended military schools and graduated from Dartmouth Grads Continued From Page 1 class which changed the dress code that banned backless shoes. He said that the years of sitting in class from 7-2 were over and life after high school was about to begin. He said they should smile at what they'd all been through. He told his class congratulations and wished them good luck. - Valedictorion Kenny Martinson referred to graduation as a special day where two worlds collide. It was the end of their high school years and the beginning of some- thing new. He had mixed feelings about graduiatiig:and wondered "where did the time go?" He used John F. Kennedy's quote "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your coun- try." He told his class not to forget a sense of humor because it is better to laugh than to cry. He mentioned that life after high school will come with more freedom but with more freedom comes more responsibili- ty; that we learn by making mis- takes and moving on. He used Isa- College in 1939. Perhaps it was the military school training or per- haps he felt an obligation to help support Britain in Its most trying time, standing alone against Hitler and his Nazi war machine Shel- ley isn't sure because her father never talked much about "the War." She said, "Sympathetic pilots like my father made their way to England, via Canada,'to fly and fight in the Royal Air Force. Hazarding the dangerous water of the North Atlantic and a U-boat infested blockade of England, they went in twos and threes to go to the aid of a country they believed in need of any help they could give." She continued, "They flew Hurricanes and Spitfires and later Mustangs, They flew in British squadrons ... wore British uni- forms" and "came together in what Was to be come known as Eagle Squadrons." Once America became embroiled in the war, these Eagle Squadrons became a combat entity of America's Army Air Corps, now the US Air Force. They transferred into the 4th iah 40:31 which says: "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shallwalk, and not be faint." Fly like eagles and soar, he said adding that the past is behind us but the present lies before us. Principal Paul Puletti present-, ed the diplomas saying that this Fighter Group. Hank Mills became the second pilot in his new squadron, the 334th Fighter Squadron, he become an "Ace." "By the Spring of 1944 he attained the rank of major and commander of the 334th Squadron, a P51 Mustang Squadron," Shelley said. March 6, 1944, Maj. Mills shot down a German P109 west of Brandenburg, Germany, but in a few short minutes engine trouble forced him to bail out. He was captured and held as a Prisoner of War. For months he was listed as "Missing in Action," and impris- oned in Stalag Luft II and Ill. In early 1945 he and fellow prisoners were force-marched in the bitter cold and snow to another camp. As the Russian Army closed in, prisoners were locked in boxcars for days with "neither food or water nor sanitation." It was then that Maj. Mills made his first escape attempt. It failed and he was placed in solitary confine- ment with reduced rations. After another failure, his third attempt was finally met with success. Maj. was the largest, best, greatest and brightest class ever produced by LHS. He mentioned a quote from an old television show saying, "Happy trails to you until we meet again." Superintendent Tom Conner certified the Class of 2006, saying that all students were qualified by the state of Florida standards. In the benediction by class sedc Mills and a fellow prisoner, Lt. Col. Donald Hillman, convinced a Luftwaffe interrogator and anoth- er German soldier that Germany was losing .the war. The two enemy soldiers disguised the two Americans as French displaced- persons brought to do farm labor in Germany. They left the prison camp, eventually meeting up with an advance American patrol. Both the German soldiers later became American citizens and Maj. Mills went on to establish a successful electrical manufacturing compa- ny. His LaBelle neighbors, for the most part never knew about his singular war record. The men who actually "get the job done" are often the ones who speak the least about it, but Maj. Mills received the Distinguished Flying Cross with three oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the EAHE Campaign Medal with bronze star and the Purple Heart. Monday, May 29, is Memorial' Day. retary Tiffany Daley she said that "Knowledgg comes from learn- ing, but wisdom comes from God." The senior quote sums it all up: "As our final year comes to an end, we pause to reflect upon many memories. We came to this place together, to learn, to grow, to share...Time and space may., separate -us but wherever our, pathways take us, we'll always.be the Class of 2006." ~~~. ~ l -- ... c ,.. I ~ -f I -.' 5.',, .-i- Caloosa Belle/Kristin Hunter Seniors anxiously anticipating the moments ahead, pose for a picture right before heading out of the gym and onto the football field. They are, from left: Valedictorian Kenny Martin- son, Jeremiah Williams, third in class Matthew and Mallory Williamson, Salutatorian Ryan Parrish. A CALOOSA To Reach Us Mailing Address. P 0. Box 518 LaBele, FL 339.5 Physical Address 22 Ft Thompson Ae Phone (863)675-2541 Fax (863)675 1449 \.ebsiie \.v.'v.' new-.z p com.'lbeie To Submit News % B ELLE To Place a Classified Ad Call (877) 353-2424 to place a classified ;lne adwermement from home The dead. Lne for all clasified Lne advertnsmg is . Monday at iI a.m. for the following Thursday's pubhcation Fax: (877) 354-2424 E-Mail: clb.ad 'Sewis=-p corn For Subscriptions The Caloosa Belle welcomes submis- sions from its readers. Opinions, caJen. Phone: (877) 353-2424 dar Items, stor ideas and photographs The Cialdos Blle dismbutes C.0OC couple' are welcome. Call (863) 675-2541 to in the LaBeie and Western Hendn reach our newsroom. Items may be Counrv areaseven- \ednesdav. 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Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union is not-for-profit, so our goal is to actually save you money, and help you break the payday loan cycle. Suncoast's you need to make ends meet until payday without costing Who's eligible to join Suncoast? IF YOU LIVE IN HENRY COUNTY, YOU'RE IELIOIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP AT SUrCOAST." PLUS, ANYONE WHO WOiffS, WORSHIPS OR ATTENDS SCHOOL HERE CAN JOIN. IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS CAN JOIN TOO. you your paycheck. To find out more about Suncoast, call us at 800-999-5887 or visit us online at joinsuncoast.org. LEHIGH ACRES Lee BAd..............303-1994 CAPE CORAL S 790N. Del Pmdo BIvd ... 574-3545 - 24600 S. 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Obituary Ilie usceola Mike )sceola,ige 68, passed away Friday, May 19, 2006. He was born November 29, 1937, in Fort Meade. He was a member of S.Palmdale Baptist Church and had retired from Lykes Brothers after 25 ears. He liked to fish and enjo!'ed being with friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 38 \ears: Sandy; son: James Osceola of Palmdale, Son: Bryant Osceola and wife Deanna of Houston, Texas; daughter: Judy and husband Michael of Staton, Kentucky; brothers: Lester Cor- bitt of Tennessee, Kenneth Cor- bitt of Florida, Wylie and Danny Clay of Texas and Carl Pender- grass of Canada; one sister: Doreen Poncier of Florida; numerous nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Viewing is Thurs- day, May 25, at noon at Palmdale Baptist Church. Services will be immediately following at I p.m. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery in 'Wachula. LABELLE Jarrett Lee Gilbert, of LaBelle, was arrested May 20, and charged with driving while on a suspended license-habitual offender. Miguel Angle Rosado, 30, of LaBelle, was arrested May 20, and charged with driving while on a suspended license-habitual offender. Melody Marie Ramsey, 35, of Lehigh Acres was arrested May 22, and charged with a Ist offense DUI. A 14-year-old LMS student was arrested on May 19 and charged with aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability, and firing a weapon missile into dwelling vehicle. Larry Wayne Royalty, 52, of Muse was arrested on May 16 and charged with driving on a perma- nently revoked license, burglary of structure conveyance unarmed without a person inside and deal- ing in stolen property. Ethel Mae Horsey, 44, of LaBelle was arrested May II and charged with possession of cocaine and possession of narcot- ic equipment. Mario Perez, 42, of LaBelle was arrested May 14 and charged with DUI and driving with a sus- pended license. Robert Lawrence Koff, 28, and Larry Wayne Royalty, 52, of LaBelle were arrested May 16 and charged with one count of burgla- ry of a structure/conveyance and one count of dealing in stolen property. Royalty was also charged with driving on a perma- nently revoked driver license and possession of narcotic parapher- nalia. Bond on Royalty was set at $26,750 and Kofi at $18,500. Albert Lee Ward, 50 of Clew iston was arrested on May 17 and charged with battery from bodily harm or disability. Clarence Coney, 50, of Belle- Glade, was arrested May 20 in Clewiston, and charged with driv- ing while on a suspended license- habitual offender. SA Clewiston juvenile female was arrested on May 19 and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability, damage to property criminal mis- chief over $200 and under $1,000, burglary of a dwelling, structure or conveyance armed and burgla- ry of a dwelling unarmed no assault or battery. Oreste Perez, 23, of Clewis- ton was arrested May 14 and charged with one count of aggra- vated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, one count of battery touch/strike, one county of child neglect without great harm and one count of resisting an officer/obstructing without violence. Steve Ruiz, 29 of Clewiston was arrested May 15 and charged with four counts of aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony, on count of battery touch/strike, one count of battery without great bodily harm and two counts of child neglect with- out great harm. Bassam A. Khalafallah, 22, of Clewiston was arrested May 18 and charged with driving with a suspended/revoked license-habit- ual offender. Dorothy A. Vasquez, 42, of Clewiston was arrested May 15 and charged with one count of aggravated battery causing bodily harrmdisability-domestic violence related and one count of firing a weapon/missile into a dwelling. The Hendry/Glades State Attorney's Office announces that Justin Connell was convicted by a Hendry County jury of one count of Driving Under the Influ- ence' of Alcohol. The trial was conducted by Hendry County Judge James Sloan on May 1. The case was prosecuted by Assisted State Attorney Rebecca Nealon. SLi:enie1 Fl..nd.i Br...le- Buseiri. 100% Financing Available * Full Doc or Stated Loini Rehir'arii:eC- Cish O'u[s Purchasesi SEa! Quafliticai:iri & L::irn Requirements Single F.vmly Hoesa Mn.iufactured Homes '49 N. Industria! L:p Rd LaBelle 863-675-3275 9-5 Moni -Frid.\ Spe,:ial A1ppoirnrienrcs Available Hablamos Espaol Sunglass Extravaganza Come See The New Styles for 2006 ?J The Opucal Center FmriIk E~eCjic IC.'N i.I [L:I: l May 25, 2006 3ii":. Savings on ensure ele:.,n:ri t o unglases Almanacs LMS summer school to begin LaBelle Middle School's sum- mer school hours 1ll be from 7:30 a.m. till 2 pm It begins May 30 and runs through June 15. Breakfast, lunch and busing are provided. Hendry County Food Bank The Hendrv Counit Food Bank will be distributing ILiDA c'Arn' mbdities to each individtuafoffi-Tfi- ly that qualifies on Thtda6, May 25, 2006 from noon to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Heaven Catholic Church, 355 south Bridge Street. Client eligibility car be one of the following: Food Stamp Recipient, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families TAN F, Supplemental Secu- rity Income .SSI) Medicaid, Resi- dence Hosing founded by Munici- pal;, County, State of Federal Government, Self Declaration of Need by the client IBased on the Department of Health and Human Services Poverty come Chart). Observe Memorial Day On Monday, May 29, Dana- Howard-Weekly American Legion Post 130, American Legion Auxil- iary Unit 130, American Legion Riders 130 and the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 130 will hold two services in memory of our country's veterans. The first will be at the Felda Cemetery at 9 a.m., followed by a service at Fort Denaud Cemetery at 11 a.m. After both services there will be a buffet served in the American Legion Hall, located at 699 State Road 80 West. Remember "All gave some" and "Some gave all." We as Americans should never forget our Veterans contributions to these United States of America. GED test available The LaBelle Adult School will be offering the GED Test, June 5-7. Sign up at the LaBelle Adult School. If you have any questions please contact the LaBelle Adult School at 674-4118 for more information. Free Hendry County Toxic Round-up Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days for LaBelle and Western Hendry County will be June 9 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Recycling Center on 1360 Forestry Division Rd. South off of Cowboy Way, East of the LaBelle Airport. In Clewiston and Eastern Hendry County: June 10 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cle%%islon Coun- t Barn 1381 Evercane Rd (CR 835). For .more information call Hendry County Waste Manage- ment Departments 674-4162 or 675-5252 or 983-1582. Life Ministries toholdVBS Hey kids, you'll go baananas for Son Treasure Island, a fun 'and exciting tropical atmosphere where children will have a great time, singing, watching skits, creal- ing crafts and playing games. Son Treasure Island takes place June 12-16. 6:30 p.m.-9p.m. at 725 W Hickopoochee Ave. Community Harvest planning VBS SAhoy, Maties! You are invited to a Vacation Bible School you will never forget. Son Treasure Island features music, games, snacks, and crafts. But most importantly, you'll. discover the treasure of God's amazing love. Son Treasure Island will be June'19th 23 rd from 6:30- 9 p.m. for kids completing Kinder- garten through 5th grade. The church is located across from LaBelle's Rodeo Grounds on High- way 29. For information, please phone the church at 675-0938 between 9 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Tuesda., Thursday, or Fri- day. Kids, be prepared for an awe- some adventure! Ministry reaches out to women Reaching Within is a help min- istry for women of all ages who have been or may be hurt, lonely, abused or confused. This ministry is committed to meeting the needs of women through Jesus Christ and his Word. The next meeting will be Thursday, May 25, from 7-8 p.m. come for a helping hand, a hearing ear, a shoulder to lean on and the knowledge of a way out through God. For more informa- tion call 612-9899. Garden Club plans May picnic Everyone is invited to attend a special picnic under the mighty oak trees along the river at the Bob Mason Park for the Wednesday, May 31, meeting of The Greater LaBelle Garden Club. Bob Mason Park is on the north side of the river on CR78 West, just west of the boat ramp. The pot luck picnic will begin at 6 p.m. Bring a favorite dish to share and chairs. Bring plants to share, for a plant exchange. The club has already begun massive planting of bromeliads in the park. We will begin a Memorial Garden in honor of three members who have passed away in the last six months: SHenry -Kirby, Joe Risley and Ken ;Zaenler. Bring special plant for the garden 'which' will be planted' under 3 oak trees along the river. Shovels will be provided, bring gloves if you want to participate in working with the plants. Glades County has burnban The Glades County Board of County Commissioners'along with Glades County Public Safety has implemented a burn ban. This is for all fires within Glades County boundaries with the exception of the Brighton Reservation. Exam- ples of fires that are banned include burning yard waste and trash or open campfires. This does not include any burning permitted by the Division of Forestry (DOF). This ban is in effect until further notice. (Very important- we are on high alert for fire danger. We are served by hardworking volunteer fire departments. So please obey this ban.) Folkclub hosting karaoke The Caloosahtchee Folk Club will host an open mic Saturday, May 27, at Bridge St. Coffee and Tea Co. beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call SMina at 674-0104 or 239-324-2767 or e-mmail: fairieswonderful@yahoo.com for more information. 4-H Youth Camping Trip Youth ages 8-13 as of Septem- ber 1, 2006, interested in overnight camping may attend a fun filled week of activities at 4-H Camp Cloverleaf June 19-23 in Lake Placid. Cost of camp is $165. For more information, ,contact the 4-H Office at 674-4092 or 983-1598. Sonja C. Crawford 4-H Coordi- nator/Livestock PO Box 68 LaBelle, FL 33975 (863)674-4092 (863)674- 4099 FAX Adventure Camp July 3-8 A traditional camping experi- ence with plenty of outdoor recre- ation and lessons that focus stu- dents on the Creator by studying His creation. At Mission/Immersion Camp July 9-15 children will spend at least half of each day away from camp participation in hands on ministry opportunities in the local area. Both camps are for 6th-8th gradexs,For more information call 675-0334. Coo Coo Cabarron Kid's Caf June 22-July 20 The Coo Coo CaBarron Book Feast is at the Barron Library every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. It will be lots of fun for all ages. There will be songs, games, stories and entertainment for the whole fami- ly! Some exciting guests are planned. Become juvenile arbitrator A volunteer position as a court- appointed juvenile arbitrator for.. the 20th Judicial Circuit in LaBelle is available. This person will be responsible for imposing sanctions on first-time juvenile offenders. If interested, please call 239-458- 7088. Local agency seeks board leaders The Area Agency on Aging, a not-for-profit organization, seeks enterprising leaders to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors. Serving seven counties, the agency admin- isters services for seniors utilizing public funds. Board meetings are held bi-monthly with per diem reimbursements for mileage. To receive application, call Brenda Kellogg at 239-332-4233 or 1-800- 398-4233 CometoVBS at First Baptist Artic Edge: Where Adventure Meets Courage: Trekkin' north through Alaska to the Arctic Region in a land of contrast and extremes requires courage to face harsh con- ditions. Courage is the virtue that makes other virtues like integrity, compassion, and honesty, possi- ble. This trip will take place: June 5- 9 from 9 a.m.-noon at First Baptist Church, 330 N. Main Street. Memorial Tribute Remember a loved one ,,' who has departed with a special S Memorial Tribute in this newspaper. Your tribute can be published following the memorial services, or to commemorate an anniversary ofyour loved one's birth or passing. You can add a photograph of your loved one, lines from a poem or scripture, and special art or borders -- and we'll make sure it all comes together attractively and tastefully. 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For Complete Truck i 0 & Auto Repair, Call 675"1032 BlIAIfBS^ AMERICAN ALUMINUM, Inc. F4 Screen Carports .Rescreens Roof-Overs S Seamless Aluminum Gutters 5" to 6" g (863)838-2477 S1450 42nd St. Sto'4e Li.: #064952 Winter Haven, FL 33881 ~r r . I OPINIO Caos elTurdy a520 Speak Out Have anopinion ora question about public issue? Post it anytime at the LaBelle issues forum at http*//www.newszapforums.com/forum56. It is a hometown forum so visit the page as often as you would like and share your comments (but no personal attacks or profanities, please). You can also make a comment by calling our Speak Out 24-hour opin- ion line at 675-4516. Comments will be published in the newspaper as space permits. What do you do when you are being threatened by a man from out of the country? I have suffered every day from this man. Immigration won't come pick him up. What can I do? The law cannot help me. Reading the Caloosa Belle's city commission story in the May 18 edition, under "In other business" it says the city collected $380 in traf- fic citations from October 1 through April 11; 185 were moving viola- tions and 195 were non-moving violations. Either there's some fuzzy math going on here or the Caloosa Belle got it %wrong. (You've 'got good, sharp eyes and area thorough reader! The Caloosa Belle did goof on that one the total of the two sets ol viola- tions is 380- not $380.) Public issues forums Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. Topics include:' * LaBelle issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum56 *Hendry County issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum54 Go to newszap.com, click on your community and then on "community forums and links." Thank You Legion poker run The American Legion Riders of Post 130 LaBelle would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of our 3rd Annual Poker Run held April 23: Al Rum- felt-Attorneys at Law, MC Ventures Truck Bodies Inc., Live Oak Lounge, Gator Bait Pub, Para- mount Chemical, Meril Petroleum Co., LaBelle Plumbing Corp., Long Branch Bar, Big V Restauraunt, Bill Maddox, Langford Ford Inc., Cen- tral Sheds/Trailors, Harley-David- son of Fort Myers, Banana Branch Fruit, Wayne Wilkins, Donna Kane, Orica USA, Rhodes Aluminum & Concrete, K&B Pump, Inc., Il-Save Supermarket, ATV & Cycle-Tim and Riverside Marine. A special thank you to Tim Denardis, owner of LaBelle ATV and Cycle for his raffle donation of a 4-Wheeler which brought in $1,270. The monies raised will be used to benefit the National Child Wel- fare Foundatiornand the local Com- munity. COES field day fun Country Oaks Elementary Sec- ond Grade Teachers (Ms. Gonser, Ms. Bennett, Ms. Brookins, Mrs. Condon, Mrs. Fromm, Mrs. Taylor, and Mrs. DeLance, Para-profes- sional.i)would like to thank the managers at.LaBelle's Save-A-Lot, U-Save, and Winn Dixie grocery stores for their generous donations of icv pops in support of our school's field day events. Also, many thanks go to Mrs. Brenda Whitman and her COES cafeteria staff for letting us use freezer space for icy pop storage, and to Ms. Matilda Ortiz, the 5th grade stu- dents, and our high school helpers for their assistance with our icy pops sales. All proceeds will enhance our curriculum. FDLRS parent conference FDLRS Heartland would like to extend a Special thank you to everyone who contributed to the FDLRS Heartland Associate Cen- ter's recent parent conference "Six Hours of Effective Parenting" fea- turing Dr. Paul Hofacker on May 5, at the Dallas B. Townsend Agricul- tural Building. The conference was a success and the following busi- ness contributions assisted in mak- ing that day a success for the fami- lies that participated. The businesses in Hendry County who helped make that day a success were: Ace Hardware LaBelle, Azteca Super Centro 2000, Body Sparkle, Dallas B. Townsend Agricultural Center, Dollar General Corp., Food Fiesta Market, LaBelle First Baptist Church, Langford Ford, Inc., O'Ferrells Florist, U-Save Supermarket, USDA- Natural Resource Conservation Service and Winn Dixi. .. F.D.L.R.S. Heartland Associate Center will continue to offer active. ties in the fodcountV[ervice area which includes Highlands, Hendry, DeSoto and Glades counties and within the four functions of Child Find, Human Resource Develop- ment, Assistive Technology and Parent Services. Birthdays May 25: Gladys Denning, Stan Wegscheid, Lydia Davis, Jimmy Wilkison, Dave Basquin, John Har- rison, Essie Mae Jones, Doyle Bed- ingfield, Shirley Reed, Rhonda Maddox, Thomas Loux, Betty Stansbarry, Paul Kidwell May26: Marie Hughes, Dick Sar- gent, Geraldine Rue, Betty Hire, Jimmy Orlinski, Jr., Jayme Calvert, Isaac Carroll May 27: Bruce Beer, Billie Ruth Gibson, William Stephens, Joseph Hogan, Donald Leon, Lisa Martin, Sixto Rodriguez, Steve Manuel, Ray Marin, Jr., Gwen Corker, Fernando Martinez, Joey Alexander, Kevin Drummond, Stiphani Bryan May 28: Kenneth. 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President STo provide a right to reply to Ed Dulln those we write about To treat people with courtesy, Vice President respect and compassion of Florida Operations For More Information See Tom Byrd A our Sr ma eExecutive Editor At Your Service On Page 2 Executive Editor Katrina Elsken Oil crisis calls for adjusting our sails Following up on my article "Gas Pains," it has come to my attention that to quote the Beverly Hillbillies, "It's that bubbling crude" that's to blame. It got them to Beverly Hills, but at the current pace of things, it's probably going to get a lot of us a walk to the poor house. Let's look it how we got into this mess. How did we come to have an oil shortage? Once you've gotten by the Is your worl Get Involved U emotional aspect of the word "shortage" and applied rational judgment and reasoning, it's very simple. Nobody has bothered to Check the oil! Why? How could his happen? Because it's a geographical issue. All the U. S. oil is in Alaska, Cal- ifornia, Coastal Florida, Coastal Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas. But, all our "dip sticks" are in Washing- ton, D. C. I don't know how many of you are brave enough to watch your Federal Government, Senators or Congressmen, in action on C- Span, but it is a challenge. It has occurred to me that I wish there was a control on the TV to control intelligence. I can tell you from experience the "brightness" control doesn't hack it. Someone once told me that "We cannot direct the "wind," but \ve can "adjust" the sails." So, if certain issues and con- cerns aren't controlled, come this November I believe serious con- sideration should be given to "adjusting" the sails. Respectfully, T. W, Bill Neville (Hendry County Citizen and Taxpayer) Tax certificates a form of investment It is that time of the year again when Tax Certificates are being sold. How much do you know about them? This is just a primer, as this column is not long enough to cover much of what should be said about them, but hopefully this will peakyour interest. All counties need to collect ad valorem property taxes on real estate in order to pay their bills. Did you know that some people think the government can just print money! (Please don't com- ment out loud!) When property owners don't pay their taxes on time, govern- ment revenue from that source just stops. However, government obligations don't, so they need a w'ay to obtain that missing rev- enue. What is the answer? Sell off certificates to the public for the amount of unpaid taxes, with the land serving as collateral. The property owner who is delinquent on paying his or her taxes can go to the county court- house and redeem that certificate (this is a major lien against the Financial Tips byWayneC. Switzer property) by paying the amount of the certificate, plus accrued interest, plus county court costs. If the property owner does not do that within two years, in the State of Florida the person owning the certificate at anytime after the two-year period can force the land to legally be sold at public auction to get paid back the money they are due. When that happens, you see Tax Deed Auc- tions being advertised. More often than not, the certifi- cates are redeemed before a Tax Deed Auction occurs. Here is why. The property owners usually have equity in their land, and they don't want to lose it. And, during the time the certificate is out- standing, the value of the land continues to appreciate. There- fore, most purchasers of Tax Cer- tificates get their money back with interest, and the county courthouse staff collects it for them. Do remember that these certificates are not liquid! If you invest in them, you must wait until some uncertain date to get your money, or you may force, through court proceedings after a two-year wait, the land be sold and then likely get either your money or the ownership of the land. You should have an attorney representing you at that time. IMPORTANT DETAIL: The date of the next Tax Certificate sale is upon us... starting on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the Hendry County Courthouse. There is no set time for the sale to end. It often lasts for 2-3 days and can go longer. It depends on how many people show up to bid, how fast or slow the bidding goes and how many parcels of land are available. Public bid literally determines the interest rates earned on the certificates. Bidding is done in one quarter percentage points. They vary from as high as 18 percent to all the way down to 0 percent. That only happens when some- one just wants the opportunity to purchase the land at a later date and doesn't care about the inter- est. More often than not, the cer- tificates give a good rate of return considering that they offer rather good safe' of principal. Personal checks are accepted and no bid- ding deposit is required. Howev- er, if your bid is accepted, you do need to be able to pay for it by cash or check promptly. Our Tax Collector is Peggy Hampton. Her office phone is 863-675-5280. She anp her staff do excellent work, so If you have any questions, call them or go to their office at the Hendry County Courthouse. Time is now of the essence. Good Luck, Wayne C. Switzer, CLU CREW: Storm recovery will take years Trish Adams, LCSW Executive Director CREW has been helping peo- ple throughout our community (Hendry and Glades counties) and identifying others that need help for several months. Over the next three months, CREW has already scheduled three volunteer crews from Lakeland, Pennsylva- nia, Ohio and Indiana who are volunteering their times, donating supplies and costs or transporta- tion and personal costs to come to our community to help rebuild homes and mend lives. CREW has identified a lot of people with needs and it will take a long time to meet all their needs, obviously the more volunteers we have and the more donations we have, the quicker this process will be. Many other long term recovery groups that have helped commu- nities like ours recover have found it takes years. CREW expects the same. I wanted to take the time to acknowledge the many people who have helped get us to where we are today. I think it is impor- tant that the community knows how local individuals and busi- ness have helped us, as well as those from far away. Crystal Strickland, Patricia and David Adams, AGAPE home, and Bab- cock Furniture donated mattress for people whose mattresses were destroyed in the hurricane. Rawl's Real Estate donated office furniture. The Career and Service center has donated office equipment and supplies. Blue tarps were donated from tne Corps of Engineers, New Harvest Church, and the First United Methodist Church. Lum- ber was donated by Ronald Rounds, who also volunteered time and skilled labor. Bentley Killmon donated useof a truck. Carson Killmon, Miguel Herrera and Tracy Rounds donated time and labor. Veronica Gambel donated drywall as did David- son's Dry Cleaners who also gen- 'erously donated paneling ard cai- pet. David and Tommy McClussky donated time and labor. Wanda Banks donated a hot water heater. David Adams volunteered time and skilled labor and use of materials. The City of Clewiston has provided us office space, and City Building anid Zoning Depart- ment has provided invaluable advice and feedback for us as we prepare to help clients rebuild their homes. The First United Methodist Church also has donat- ed a lot of time, food, and office space and office supplies and cov- ered a lot of our start up costs, as well as hosting several volunteer groups. Pastor and Kathy Hicks, of this same church, also provid- ed numerous hours of volunteer time and professional expertise, as well as furniture. The Commu- nity Presbyterian Church donated a Shed and volunteer time. The First Baptist Church donated time and labor. Community Calendar Friday, May 26 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 Meet- ing 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 28 AA: 7 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Eucalyptus, Port LaBelle, open discussion Monday, May 29 Teen Center: Hendry County Health Dept., 325 Pratt Blvd., 3-7 p.m. Weight Watchers: Weigh in and registration at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m., First Christian Church, Social Hall, 138 Ford Avenue. Bingo: 6:30 p.m. American Legion Hall, Hwy. 80W Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Euca- lyptus, Port LaBelle, open meet- ing **Only for October, November & December: SCF Meeting, 7 p.m. LaBelle City Hall, Hwy. 80, commission chambers Tuesday, May 30 LaBelle 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 Restaurant, noon F/S Park Community Meeting: Daniels SchoolCommunity Cen- ter, 6:30 p.m. AA: 12 Step/Big Book study group 8 p.m. First Christian Church, Ford Avenue, open meet- ing In addition, we have lots of exciting things happening. We are hoping to assist at least five families living in condemned trail- ers apply for new donated ones, assist a volunteer group and fami- ly build a home from the ground up, repair interior damage for those whose insurance only cov- ered their roofs, repair and replace roofs, referral and advo- cacy as well as case management services to families, education. and many other services. We have volunteer groups coming in. from Lakeland, Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania. We also hope to increase our volunteer labor by recruiting local individuals and organizations to assist as well. Question of the Week: Are you pre- pared/concerned for this hurricane season? Where will you stay? Caloosa Belle/Kristin Hunter SJean Vallo: "I'm always prepared. I have water, canned food, dog food for my puppy and my medicine ready just in case. I live at LaBelle Com- mons and I-will stay there because I feel pretty secure there. I'm always concerned about hurricane season because I used to work with the county in the planning department, where I had hurricane duty answer- ing phones for rumor control." Clara Perez: "We should be .; concerned about every hur- ricane. I also live at the . LaBelle Commons. My ... daughter helps me prepare' for the hurricanes. I just pray and hope for the best." Maria Hoppe: "I am not prepared because I leave it in God's hands. I live in Port LaBelle, however, I will stay with my friend, Liz, because I do not have homeowners insurance because it is too expensive. I lost S shingles last year, but I won't be able to afford too much damage. I may also move to New York with my ., friends this summer so I may not have to worry about it." Liz Midea: "Oh yesl I have everything prepared in case of a hurricane. I have a generator, a portable toilet, a portable T.V., batteries, food, water, etc. I will stay at home and babysit my two cats, my -t friend Marie and possibly my grandchil- dren. I have to hold down the fort. If it's "" ..i gonna come, it's gonna come. You have to be prepared just in case because you l never know. My son and daughter-in- law are paramedics in Clewiston, and my son is also a firefighter in LaBelle so they make sure that I am prepared." Marguerite Kosier: "I am very afraid of storms. I have lived in Aqua Isles for 30 years and have been through 1H two storms. I will go to a church shelter to be safe. I feel as pre- S pared as anyone else. I have a box 4. full of hurricane stuff to grab and : go when it's time for a hurricane." Use styrofoam packing peanuts instead of rocks for drainage in the bottom of your pots. The pots aren't as heavy to move either. Put a coffee filter over the drainage hole before fill- ing the pot with soil. Also use a coffee filter when draining used cooking oil to save. Works better if the oil is warm. Before you put your heavy jackets away be sure they're clean and then open the seam in the middle of an old pillow- case (just enough to slip over a clothes hanger) and use this as a cover instead of plas- tic. Sayin' of the Week: Whatever hits the fan will not be evenly dis- tributed.... Or... Life is ours to be spent, not to be saved. Witch's Brew I Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25, 2006 OPINION Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25, 2006 Behavioral health center gets funding Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Gail Waters Pellegrino Jesse Cuello, left, and Gail Waters Pellegrino. Pellegrino, Cuello to wed Gail Waters Pellegrino and Jesse Cuello will celebrate their wedding at Holy Mass on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in LaBelle. A reception will follow at Boo.Boo's Riverfront Restaurant at 675 Hickopoochee Ave. LaBelle. The bride is the daughter of Oda Higgins of LaBelle. She has lived 'n LaBelle for over 30 years. She is the owner of Sal Cal Pizza, has been active in Out Lady Queen of Heaven parish activities and is most recently one of its organists. The groom is the son of Gabriele R. Cuello of Del Rio, Texas. He is self employed in kitchen design and equipment sales. He has lived in LaBelle for ten years and has served in numer- ous organizations at O.L.Q.H., including being a choir member and cantor. After the wedding, the couple will reside in LaBelle. r~bi - an .-p- :... " ~ Ken Holley, Board President of Hendry-Glades Behavioral Health Center, announced that the Southwest Florida Commu- nity Foundation. has awarded a grant in the amount of $20,000 to supplement county and state funding for children's mental health outpatient services for the.upcoming fiscal year. Mr. Holley said, "In these challeng- ing times, health care funding is tight and funding for mental health services in particular is suffering due to the new changes in the Medicaid reim- bursement system. The Com- munity Foundation recognizes this need and we certainly appreciate their help for chil- dren's outpatient services." Joe Hosick, Executive Direc- tor of the center, added that Hendry-Glades Behavioral Health Center was one of 81 applicants requesting more than $1.6 million in assistance. Forty-five applications were accepted and funded for a total of $585,765 in total awards dur- ing the foundation's winter grant cycle. Mr. Hosick added, "The Community Foundation Almanacs Kiwanis scholarship for applications for the '06-07 year is July01,2006. applications Kiwanis is accepting applica- Bull Pit Round-Up tions for Adult Advancement and Vocational Training Scholarships; bible study also any prior high school graduate Kiwanis scholarship recipients can Come to Bull Pit Bible study reapply for continuing support. Call Thursday nights to the LaBelle Debbie at 6754643. Deadline date Rodeo Arena at 7p.m.Allwelcome. A New Twist in Skylights - Introducing Solatube, The Miracle Skylight. A revolutionary new way to think about skylights. Professionally Installed in 2 hours e No Reframing. No Painting. No Mess NEWSOLAR R Cost Mucn Less nan Old Fashioned Skylighls ATTIC FANS SLt our Ceniiled Insialiallon Con;ulanm I ;nIo you Imnae dilherance Soiariuoe can mae in your home today Hurricane Tested & Approved c a SOLATUBE. T e THEM asr si.-k hi' i SCHRIST THE KING Lutheran Church 1362 Thigpen Road LaBelle, FL 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship The Lords Supper I", 3rd 5h Sundays Bible Study Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Ii 117wre ev. rvbodv is Somebody and Jesus is Lord 863-675-2733 N. Ri'er Rd. (Hwy 7) ' e-mail: ctklc@strato.net 0n Caloosa Belle/Donna Meister Women's Health Fair Over 100 women showed up last week for the Hendry/Glades Forth Annual Women's Health Fair. Free mini physical, including vision and hearing screenings, loads of free written information in both English and Spanish, healthy snacks and even free bike helmets were given away to those who participated. Registered nurse Susan Holland is shown providing hemoglobin, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings for Women's Health Fair participant Regina Williams. Blood glucose readings were also checked. Plan for hurricane now As the June I start date of hurri- cane season nears, the U.S. Depart- ment of Homeland Security's Fed- eral Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reminds residents ,living in hurricane prone areas to prepare their families and homes to reduce the risk of damage and loss to lives and property. "It's not just the wind that pro- duces the damage, but the water. Hurricanes can produce wide- spread torrential rains that car cause flooding the most deadly and destructive result of hurri- canes," said Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Prepared- ness and Response. FEMA recommends the follow- ing preparedness steps in prepara- tion for hurricanes: oDiscuss with your family what to do should a hurricane come ashore and where you might go - to a shelter, a hotel or to stay with friends or relatives. eMake sure that children know to stay 'inside even when the winds die down the eye may just be passing over and the storm will shortly resume. *Review your evacuation routes and remember to NEVER drive through high water. identifyy a friend or relative in another state or city to serve as a point-of-contact in case family members are separated Pull together a disaster kit and store it.in a portable container that you can take with you should you need to evacuate. *Three-day supply of food and bottled water *Manual can opener *Battery powered radio and flashlights with extra batteries *First aid kit and any medicines needed for family members *Duct tape, plastic sheeting and scissors eHygiene and personal care items *Supplies for pets *Emergency contact list and phone numbers eCopies of important papers Stay informed about hurricane preparedness and know your risks due to hurricanes or potential flooding. *Determine your risk. Know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning and take the necessary precau- tions. If-you live on the coast or in a vulnerable area, you may already know you are at risk for wind and/or water. *Take action to reduce poten- tial water damage. Consider obtaining flood insurance, raising utilities or appliances or even ele- vating your home. eKeep out the wind. If you can keep your roof on, your windows intact and your garage door in place, you should stand a good chance of findmig your home standing even after a severe hurri- cane. *Hurricane straps and hurri- cane shutters are cost-effective measures. Consult a building con- tractor, home improvement store of the FEMA Web site (www.fcma.gov) for specifics. For more information on hurri- cane preparedness, visit www.fema.gov.- or www.Ready.Gov. To learn more about your risk and flood insur- ance, visit wwwfloodsmart.gov or call (800) 427-4219. PAID ADVERTISEMENT Rumors vs Reality: The Arrival of the Seacoast National Name The merger ofBig Lake National Bank and Seacoast National Bank brings with it a wealth of additional ,services and benefits to customers. Joe Mullins, Big Lake's president for the past 18 years, knows that a merger also brings rumors. The following is an open letter from Joe to Big Lake National Bank Customers. Joe Mullins, Regional President, SeacoastNational Bank To our customers and the communities we serve, I've heard all the rumors, how fees will rise, accounts will change and the phone will no longer be answered by a person. Nothing could be further from the truth. The integration of Big Lake National Bank and Seacoast National Bank will be completed on June 5, and is a "win-win" for Big Lake National Bank customers. The same employees will be servicing you, service charges will not change and loan decisions will still be made locally. The merger with Seacoast will only enhance our customers' banking experience. New services will include free online banking and bill pay, and a Telephone Banking Center with extended weekday and Saturday hours where customers can call and speak with a live banking representative. Cash management, marine financing, investment products, trust and estate planning and annuities are additional services that will be available to you. We will have an expanded network with 41 Florida offices for greater convenience. The automated MoneyPhone, formally known as BLISS, will also be available 24/7. Seacoast National Bank is known for providing big bank services with small bank attention, which means they are able to provide a larger variety of financial services often offered by the large mega-banks, with the personal service associated with smaller community banks. It's truly the best of both worlds for our customers. Seacoast National Bank has a long history of supporting community events and employee involvement with charities. Just as you've always been able to find Big Lake National Bank employees on hand to help out at community functions. Customers will see that only positive changes are coming their way. More services, more flexibility, more convenience. And yes, there will still be a live person answering the phone. All of us at Big Lake National Bank and Seacoast National Bank are excited about the opportunity to continue serving your financial needs and look forward to seeing you in our branches and around town. Just as before, our bankers' hours don't stop at the office door. We are committed to serving our customers now more than ever. By the way, if you have a question or concern you'd like to share with us, call your local Big Lake National Bank office or call me at 863-467-4663. Our lines are open and will be answered by a live person not a machine. Thank you for your continued trust. Regional Presid Joe Mullins ent, Seacoast National Bank. at Walnut Cre.k Vre 'Deve(opinf 1wricinq from Me &v Jo ~! 7cfiu(eyour four of NC remiap p1 for &pdino Tnffnusia(fs! 888. 625,8950 2aM www.. dW 6n A (erfint.opn: M Seacoast NATIONAL BANK NASDAQ: SBCF A subsidiary of Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida " ~uwmaml ir has always supported our area and communities. This award is especially needed at this time and I appreciate the Founda- tion's interest in. our children's programming. The funding will be used to supplement our slid- ing scale fee system which is based on the Federal Poverty Index to make our therapy services affordable. Mostly it will permit us to maintain our current children's therapy staff for the foreseeable future." The Southwest Florida Com- munity Foundation has admin- istrative offices located in Ft. Myers and serves the surround- ing multi-county Southwest Florida area. They are affiliated with the Bonita Springs corm- munity Foundation and Com- munity Foundation of Sanibel- Captiva. Persons interested in contacting the foundations can call 239-274-5900 or on the internet at www.floridacom- munity.com. for more informa- tion. For more information con- tact Joseph F Hosick, CEO/CFO 863-983-1423. -.-n--rrtFli ~mmlr m*,r inn- L-~c---- ..*ar~ 6 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25,2006 State Attorney expands volunteer program Open for business Century 21 Sunbelt Realty is proud to announce the opening of their new office in LaBelle at 777 West High- way 80. There will be an Open House from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 25. The evening is being held in' con- junction with the LaBelle Chamber of Commerce busi- ness card exchange and the Hendry County Economic Development Council. There will be a beer and wine bar with all donations equally split between the Cham- ber and the Council. Pictured in front of their new office, from left:Trace Pfluge Broker/Manager, Paula Blanco, Jill Dillman, Maria Musler, Janet Papinaw, Eric Pfluge. From left: Robin Zimmerman, Daisy Cisnero, Nancy Lou Smith, Vicki Austin, Nancy Calderon, "Satch," and Patricia Price. Missing are: Michael Rodriguez, Nick Smith, George Walker, Virginia Andrade and Tonya Hernandez. Taking life easy Mel Karau, President of the Rotary Club of LaBelle along with Barb Maves, Rotary member from Muncie, Ind., take a moment and enjoy a view from one of the Rotary Benches recently placed in the LaBelle Nature Park. The placement of Rotary benches in the park is in continuing support of the Rotary Club of LaBelle's, Centennial Nature Park Project started in 2004 in recognition of Rotary International's 100th birthday. The Rotary benches were purchased with a matching Grant from Rotary District 6960 and monies generated from the Armadillo Races at the annual Swamp Cabbage Festival. The benches are placed along the park trails for those that want to enjoy the scenic views, activities of birds and other animals or just take a moment and relax. State Attorney Steve Russell has announced the expansion of the Division of Volunteer Services to include greater volunteer opportu- nities within the Office of the State Attorney. The Division, which is staffed by professionals and com- munity volunteers, is recruiting enthusiastic people to become involved in a wide variety of pro- grams within the Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Glades and Lee offices of the State Attorney, 20th Circuit. Opportunities exist for people of various backgrounds, skill levels and experiences. Some of the areas include: clerical support, victim advocacy, paralegal, administration and information technology. Col- lege students, retired persons and interested community members are given a great opportunity to be a part of the exciting world of the Criminal Justice System. The criminal justice system is one the fastest growing sectors of today's society. Rapid population growth has resulted in an increas- ing caseload. In expanding the vol- unteer program, the office will be able to reach out to the community and will provide a win-win situation for those working or volunteering within the 20th Judicial Circuit. For more information regarding the volunteer program, please con- tact Nancy Cruz, Volunteer Coordi- nator at 239-335-2770. La Noticias En Espanol Restrieciones con el agua La Ciudad de La Belle ha dado la orden Siguiente para economizar el aua desde el 13 de abril. Los residences que Lengan sus direcciones con los numerous termi- nados en (1, 3, 5, 7 9) podran uti- lizar el agua para regar la yarda o las plants los dias miercoles de las 4 hasta las 8 a.m. Los residences que tengan las direciones con los numerous terminados en (0,2, 4, 6, 8, ) podran utilizar.el agua los jueves y de la4 a las 8 a. m. Bajo estas restricciones lave el carro el dia y a la hora que esta permitido en el zacate no en el cemento. La multa para el primer aviso sera de $25, el segundo $50, el ter- cero $75y elcuarto $500. Asi que va se le anuncio los dias, las horasylas consecuencias si no sigue las reglas para economnizar el agua. La misma regla es aplicable para los que tienen pozos de agua privados. Misioneros Para la mayoria de los jovenes que fueron a una mission a Costa Rica en marzo, esta fue la primera vez que salieron a otro pais. Trece personas incluyendo seis jovenes y una senora de 80 anos fueron a Costa Rica para compartir el Evan- gelio de Cristo. Desde el 19 hasta el 26 de marzo bajo el patrocinio de Misiones Pura Vida y las ofrendas de la iglesia Metodista en LaBelle, ellos hicieron un campamento para ninos en diferentes localidades de n San Ramon, Costa Rica. Tambien tuvieron la oportunidad de trabajar en un orfanatorio y un centro comunal. La mayoria del tiempo jugaron futbol, hicieron manuali- What do you know about SMen's Health? JO'N us H l FOR THE FOURTH -. ANNUAL i : .. : .. M EN'S HEALTH t FAIR Tuesday, June Ist 4 7 pm Hendry County Health Department 1140 Pratt Blvd LaBelle Free Screenings: Cholesterol, Prostate, Glucose, HIV tests Blood Pressure -BMI Body Fat Density Exhibits Door Prizes Snacks ADMISSION IS FREE! dades, cantaron canciones con mensajes cristianos y otras activi- dades.Los misioneros hablan un poquito de Espanol, la traduccion estuvo a cargo de Los Martinson. Para el pastor de los jovenes Jesse Kroll, esa fue una buena oprlu- nidad para mejorarsu espanol. El Paslor Jessie dljo que en el verano pasado hicieron otro cam- pamento en Tampa con ninos migrants y estuviern muy con- tentos pero el viaje a Costa Rica fue algo especial. Laxida de los coslar- ricences es muy sencilla se basa en amor familiar, son personas alegres v amables ademas de eso Costa Rica es un Pais que ha conservado mrru bien sus bellezas naturales Par todos los participants esta mission fue una experiencia mar- avillosa no solo porque com- partieron La Palabra de Dios, tam- bien aprendieron de otra cultural, se dieron cuenta que hay gerte que esta feliz porque se quieren y que no es necesario tener demasiadas cosas materials. Positions throughout Florida For details and to apply online go tos www.careersatdrs.comn .. 6-44% -. yield Combining the essential features of stocks and bonds, preferred securities can: Offer liquidity and a fixed rate of return, Allow for diversification among sectors, ." SEnhdce portfolio credit quality and Provide steady income. Preferred securities may be one way to complement your investment ' strategy and help achieve your financial goals. 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May Citizens of the Month, front row, from left: JP Williams, Samuel Morales, Jessica Smith, Julian Valen- zuela; Row 2: Elias Ramirez, Yamilex Cantu, Angel Lino, Josue Gonzalez, Anna Bustamante; Row 3: Anna Vargas, Cristnan Mota, Tyler Flack, Amberlynn Ford, Tracey Dominguez. May Safety Patrols May Citizes of the Month from left: Livier Real and ll S l Mral, Jessica Smith. -;. .8~ Jessica Smith. Sports Shorts LHS football team watermelon sale The LaBelle High School foot- ball team is having their annual watermelon sale at the U-Save from 8a.m.-2p.m. Saturday. May 27. All proceeds will go towards football camp at USF Summer Basketball 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. LMS basketball camp Instructional Camp Grades 3-8 June 19-23,2006 at 8 a.m.-12 p.m. LaBelle Middle School will host its first instructional basket- ball camp for boys and girls grades 3rd through 8th grade (Fall of 2006-07). This camp is designed to develop campers into better basketball players through skill development and mental preparation. This. camp will be limited to 40 campers, on a first- come, first-serve basis. The first -10 campers to register and pay the fee will be admitted. Complimen- tary lunch and a concession stand will be available each day for snacks. Each camper will receive a T-shirt at the conclusion of camp. Applications are being accepted at LMS. The applications are available at the schools and online. LMS Fundamental Basketball Camp This will be June 19th 23rd, from 8 a.m. to noon. This camp is limited to 40 campers and will be on a first-come first serve basis. Our applications are available online, at http://lms.hendry-, schools.org. Paddle with the Estero Bay Buddies A guided kayak/canoe trip will be offered on the Estero River starting at 9 a.m. The paddle will last approximately 3 hours. Prior to leaving the boat launch area, paddlers will be given an instruc- tional demonstration on paddling techniques for kayaks and canoes. All participants must pre-regis- ter by contacting Estero River Out- fitters at 992-4050. Lung Continued FromPage 1 Hospital in Gainesville. It took another two years but Rudy was finally approved for a lung transplant. Still, Rudy held back; he just wasn't ready. When theywere told that, at best, he only had seven or eight months to live, he finally said okay to a transplant. By then his breathing was so diffi- cult he was on oxygen 24-hours a day. Then it was time to wait. When the good news came that he was moved up to the top of the list for a transplant, it was tem- pered by the knowledge that, by that time, doctors said he only had four weeks to live. A staunch Christian, Carmela trusted in God, praying for the man she was not ready to live without. "Rudy amazed us," she recalls, "he never seemed nervous or scared when the doctor told us. It was me that got sick." Rudy: "I was getting worse and worse... on oxygen 24 hours, get- ting weaker. At any moment a lung could collapse. It was almost impossible to walk and I couldn't sleep lying down." It was about 8 a.m. August 21, 2002, when the phone rang at the Grimaldo home. Carmela was out- side mowing and Rudy was alone in the house when the ringing awoke him. He struggled out to the phone in the kitchen, but it quit as he finally got there. In just a few minutes it was ringing again -- Shands Hospital. They had a donor for him a 17-year-old boy some- where in North Florida. Angel Flight, a group of volunteer private pilots who offer their services and their planes to ferry emergency medical patients like Rudy, would be at LaBelle Airport in 15 minutes to fly him to Gainesville. It would be Rudy's first airplane flight. It was 1 p.m. when he arrived at Shands, where they prepped him and waited for the doctor to return from Pensacola with the transplant lungs. By 4 p.m. he was in surgery. The operation went very well - only 5 and one-hall hours for what was expected to be an eight hour procedure. His recovery was more difficult. Rudy was in ICU for 21 days three or four is usual, he said. "When they took the mask off I thought I was drowning," Rudy recalls, "I could not breathe. I had to sit up to breathe." Concerned, the doctor said Rudy would need another surgery to allow his diaphragm to expand, but Carmel- la finally.got to tell him something she'd been trying to ror months - that it had been months since her. husband had been able to sleep or breathe sitting up. The doctor then realized Rudy's diaphragm was paralyzed from the lack of oxygen. More proof to the Grimaldos that God was watching out for Rudy: the doctor told them if he had known about Rudy's weak diaphragm he would have stopped the surgery. Carmela firmly believes that God kept the doctor from listening to her concerns aboutRudy's inability to sleep ying down so the surgerywould go on. After the surgery, the road didn't get any easier. By then his weight had dropped to 99 pounds. Thera- py was hard, hard work, but it made Rudy strong again. Progres- sively, he got off the life support machines. He continues to exer- cise, uses weights and takes seven kinds of medications. He has had no problems with his body reject- ing the lungs. The Grimaldos have great respect for Shands Hospital and its staff. "They treated us like family," they say. Carmela adds that, a few times she "jumped on people" - nerves played on the normally mild woman but they never took offense. Even so, she always apolo- gized later. Rudy also lost his voice for months after the surgery. Like his diaphragm, his vocal cords became paralyzed. Fortunately, he got his voice back just in time to avoid more procedures. nate they are. They've faced losing a loved one and trying to under- stand why it is a young man died and Rudy is still with them. They've supported each other through the dark times before and during his surgery and the long, tiring months of his recovery. They lost their car and came within a day of losing their home because of medical bills. They are grateful to the resi- dents of LaBelle, who they say were always there for them. A new chance at life. That's what Rudy Grimaldo has. It's a spe- cial gift that comes with a big responsibility. Rudy is determined to live up to it. Last year was Rudy's first sea- son back on the Little League field - oxygen tank and all. He just could- n't stay away. His son, Eric, is now 24. He said this experience has changed his life, too, and he's con- sidering becoming an organ donor himself. Eric is on the field helping out, too. Rudy has also coached Pop Warner football and Junior Pro basketball. Rudy stays active coach- ing and fishing, although he can't work, he stays active coaching and fishing. He just can't go overboard and can't do any heavy lifting. He says he still has some pain. Rudy said he got through it all by praying. He found God and was ready to go when God said it was time. But he was spared, so he said he knows there is something left for him to do in this world. Rudy is an active member of the Organ Transplant Recipients of Southwest Florida, Inc. 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This is a must see! * 20" J,900 r, .bL 6'u hi t c.:. .r Ij b ntulr,:l MI .I.l 'h .... l I' ,l r m) ll h i l(a d I .: :m'l tl h ril Ipd .i, l l . * $179,900 2BD/2BA Excellent vacation or starter home I -:. l(..I ti |I,' i L Ir L ll ..l' h l ..L' t utlll l- r lI ,-Il.: .J'i I'..i:.niT O .- f l :, t r1r,:,, /' l j'd ,. i"', ' l' .p '.i"ji'il' ^ !.:I.! gr.1 rii .c : ".c rvi.. 'A . * SI'9,90u ':,.rr, i t t -' I\ h.T. h. IiH..: ,. t., ._ I '.i li R M|T l.: d 4r(l 1 l'l.:.:.nr( *:" H ,Hr: H 11. H nI h- VI 1 4.: . . t..:.ll.l .l .Ir lri.:irp T rjl .j4: i.H rc. 1 1...J I * l"'9,900 H.rl 1Ir:, lat h e r i. O Th..:.T Ir. i *pll fI'. HH : ,l,' Ih, k+l.hl. i, | fr.., ..) .', .IT,, , * $ 149 .999 0 1. t f ..u h ,. I.. Iur.: .....rHH- ..' * $91.900 BDIRaB I :.l, '.T,,.J,:. I,- .,,-.: .i LiB II. Th.: rlITlv: ht rl, : 111 .'- f ii i ,1 ..i i,-l, -l ,l -,c.' heater, bathroom and new roof with a transferable warranty Great investment potential or first time home buyer. MOBILE HOMES: * $-' 5.000 50,.. :.:u .j mED ,t, a ie h ,0 r I.,- ,I ;* + H :. c 0i .. iuH r.. :. ir, ., J ,JI... ,i .I .i 'i .r :irr fit i. h .'i.: hrc : i:.r.:,m:.:,T| bit i 1",'"' t.i h r. r, I'IH .'id '1 li j r-. it..H r u-.. ,n'rH f : .oi i:.ti- .' ,-.,J * J3 0,000- i;.e !l:et l rui:.t.dI: r l.....'TI .n lu ..r h.. i on 5+/- acres features a new well and roof. Property is also Wf,..d A.., ir j 'Hh* ii' ] p.,,J * 19", O00 it, -4 H[- ., :u.,,5upl Hat ,HHmhi. luhH-.I h .,H. L. i lO iLti, r :..:.. tIr: u. ij h lI. II,..:i pil lU.1 ' crown moldings in the living and dining room. * S139,0)0 lo 15 1.900 r i. BiB E 'A ,B0 :B\ .ltiiu H..rurt, o H. :r.'n, j.j,, H i. [I EH R.E l .. ., * $14",700 .BO ?B MrniHu r.i,~d .. h.ie i'hA paMiltrh duj l l'., .- H AI c f ut. .:Ill, c h0'i':. nl I-) llghl ih r lhe i u t: t.' l[h; .::..-T * $ 112,500. 120.500 ,nuf...ur,.J I'.HTw n-, i.t undJc'i HH'OIri -ui ,,,n C.'r L t'-PA i.s h ,r'". 1 4" : i j *' ownership park. Call today for completion date! * PRIcr RrDUCED 110,000. -El, ilt ..il .i;: i.- ,r. 'i 2 + I ..1. I .i i 'NL E'r' p. .' rul r .:.iill I. .: rt j" .:,i.,J .:. J. :.'I:r.l ,: H.d Hclj- '1 * ~91.4u0 0 tI.:1 l ,,, Ih.," J .l HiT ii iulj,:ru-H.1 rH:,.T|.: * .:.I"1jI I* J Il,; TI l V .T. i: Jl' f.ljl Il i.:,:,l- .11- ,: ,ll * uf"8.900 0 1'.rI 'A.ill ,, l7...i. : -Th. .1. ...J Tr , i- kl:,ul llhl i.l 'li l j ,n1 l ]. LicrC . * $1,600,000 12.76+/- acres has lots of old oaks. It . currently being used as a rental park. Please call for r.-.ic information. * $1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. Currently Auto Sal. c. yard. $* 1,250,000 16.04+/- Acres Great Developr.,il Opportunity! Close to schools, recreational park, t... shops and much morel - S$988,025 Warehouse & office on 1.38+/- acre. Or, -I S i.,,.j ,,., -. ,i -.,: j,.l j :,,- ,,l...i with clean bill -.i * PRICE REDUCED $900,000 45+/- Hard'to find ,.,: ; l I.l.'. .. ./h I- I '-,, | I f 'd: ,, : I j ,-i ..,I .: * s ,fR .OniO l I..,: I- I..,.h l :I..IuI'l':.' iI l l J Iu., |:,:.,', It h,. ,,ll i 'l- I * $650,000 2+/- acre in the heart ofAlva on bus', 80. *- 5 .0 .f4 '10 .. 1.: I..:.: l.. :11. -1 0 1.,iil .. .. tl ,,, Iii .:.r i i I :. i ii e :4 .h I0 1 .l. I " * t h.', r 11 .1 1.." I 'HiH i f .:.I .. .i :. rhm : I r,),'f - * %2;.500 -i 2.900 J: il :...r..:n r.i..T .n it.ur Slhll lll;.Il hI:.l. '. f..,,J '.. l' i l.: I ...li l | l i :l' ( ) m lihl '- I..- I l .'I I'lI'I I I l' I'li.l ... l ,I-'lic *. $2-9.9UU O ,,l.,.,,Ic t.,r .,-, 1.. ,:,. jAL.. , and older Community located in Moore Haven Yacht Club. Call for more information. CALL FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE IN PORT LABELLE. MONTURA AND LEHIGH ACRES PRIME lND' PERFECI DESCRIBES ihr .,e b%'. I,., ,,: r i : i i 'i-Ili| tl.."...i u hl'h.. r ) ,' l, I ',lC t, .lr ,h ., fil',I ,lm ,:] r ,,..,,.l -lll ,., ,. .I ,r, f'. l .h .l' t h111pl1 RO[EO ,\T HINO:MI ;i 'A .hr. I. h,:ome ..r. II v,.:. I', i'Hl i H HI.,l i.,: IJ,-: ''1 : .' il hH, j-flI Hi A 'lrl f ''" ' r,. ]...l I, ,l.. : i .h ,ll t. 'I L. I, '.,:,T0 -. L. h 1 J.14 njm-,, pi ir.j h, I ,ji ; .1 Ii ll |.11 ..1 h JI. r .h i,- 1, ,,l ,,,a1 I, ,,-'J : .,1,,l,_h,,p 0 tl l l 'HI I 9,00LC ROO)M rO GROW. rI ,,: .h I h, .L. ,--L..', ir-.- I lr ],,I, .l .. :. l ,j ,.:l .. d1. .r., : '. I- % .: ,1r j 1 ,i I , ,:,J i, :, i,,,,, r,,,-r, 1 l lj le u:l .j.:.,: r 1 .im .: ,, .'h I,-; ' I,:.,,, ,,, ,.. -.h f .q9.90J. IPOOL HOkE 3BMO/BA TOCOU n fuIVNG!ll ac i a iat- Ef CC , ing comnmunity Community dock and ramp on the hi',&l.'q L"ij '':. .,l ,:"lTI, .f, Iht! '.[iIl-l tv,'ir. **'l'l , plai, formal dining room, inside, utility room, open kitchen, bar, and breakfast nook, 10 foot ceilings scape and a back porch you won't want to leave. e pl a detached gge 625,000. 3.52 fenced acres in the Port aBelle Ranchettes. Home wasbuilt foreasy living withlaminate woodfl oors, beau i custom cabinet, solid sbrfasce oontek, ops,oft ceili ingshout, new inound pool on screened lanai, 2 central a/c unit. $619,900 BRtI iINT F0OOR PLAN nl .HcH- i ifii ,.i]:':, garage pluis a detached garage plu625,000. ....I..,r located in Caloosa Estates. Soaring ceilings and a cozy was built for Sy living kitchen boasts of Silestonea Countertops, a vork island, R/0 water treatment and GE appliances. Family room overlooks screened pool area, quality shines through this CBS home with a mainte- nance free metal roof All this and more at $469,900. R RITAGI) LAND CO - UNDER I ONRA'l'I SECLUDED BENLATH THE TFREES hr: .... II . cover this darling 3BR/2Ba 2-story home situated on 3.59 acres. Family oriented home (ot'.' ...r.:'l :: ir d \I. newer Kenmore kitchen appliances, metal roof and a rocking chair ready front porch. 50X20 pole barn on con- crete with a 12' workshop built in. Horses welcome with this private setting.The peace that you need is here wait- ing for you. $415,000. ' TUCKED UNDER THE OAKS is where you will find this wonderful 3BR/2BA CBS, split floor plan home situated on 4.82 acres. This spacious yard is fenced and the pas- ture is cross fenced completed with a 2 stall barn and tack room ready for your horses. The home offers vaulted ceil- ings, living and family rooms, an expansive back porch and a new roof in 06. $399,900. NEW CONSTRUCTION 3BR/2Ba CBS home in small residential subdivisi9,ntl ,'ii jIi.. ,loqt,,,near the l..: i 0,..-"' I,. ', .. i h r 1 ,1 r.. I,. !I .. 11, I ,,. .. .... h". also features wood floors. You don't see many floor plans this func- tional & open. $389,900. fASHIONABLE AND FUNCTIONAL new construction CBS home on 12 acre in Quail Run S/D. 9" ceilings throughout, long list of upgrades include granite coun- tertops, stainless steel appliances. Hardwood and traver- tine floors, large lanai under truss. Brick pavers in drive and walkway. $339,000. ' QUALITY IS ON DISPLAY New construction homes near the golf course and marina.These CBS homes are livable, lovable and available. Each model will boast unique features and qualities. Call for more detailed information $299,000-$399,000. LOCATION MAKES THIS IMPECCABLE 3BR/2BA home a great place to live. Custom built to the highest standards 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 aloosahatchee River, allowing you to enjoy the amenities of waterfront living. $279,000. ALVA H hnOT RLHNTwRmi,000. 180 N. Bridge St. LaBelle, FL (863) 675,6788 1-888-675,6762 www.heritagelandco.com Se Habla Espafiol MIIST SEE FOR TOT)[L EFF(fl l :1 I I.,i 1.1-.i i1 ,, i l, i.', I i -,.,,,:, I l,,:,l ,, 1 ( i ... Ji jl.IIJ I l: -: h -.h..; .a *,11: ,,.,.., 0 -: L I I,, 11i.., -,i 1 t I - 'T HI.S ELL I If D I 11. \ I..,.. I..H' I'. I I .' .IH. H''. % `1 : -.1n. H.HH1 .n j,:ja . 3.BD 2B \ irH lT IRI ROOM I, IH,:. Ii,, HiH',iI. ,,, I, I' I' ',-. ,1 ,' .l ,,, I f,, ,' ,,l i n,, I,, l ,,Il 1 H. I, H..n5 H.Ii 'H..' hH.,.H.. H-I ......II .. k. H IrHIH II'.H DRLIA rAN BECOME E RELLI, .,.it,1l,l.: .. construction, 3BRl2Ba split floor plan, with great room design makes this a darling deal. Home backs up to a wide greenbelt. and is priced to sell! $199,900. 3BR/2BA HOME IN PORT LABELLE. $189,90Q. PARTIALLY FURNISHED 3BR/2BA home with garage and aluminum carport + storage shed. Home backs up to greenbelt and canal and near community pool. $175,000. GREAT INVESTMENT rental property. Duplex located on MIK, Jr. Rental income is $400 per month. Only $39,900. MANUFACTURED HOMES MUSE MINI RANCH provides maximum pleasure. Almost new doublewide mobile home on 9.54+/- cleared acres with a large stocked pond. Wooden fence sur- rounds this immaculate ,Fr "F. I,,,-. k I.I; .. .., i. family room, fireplace, 11..J .. ... i. '.:. iu. 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 3BR/2BA DW manufactured home and a 2BR/1BA S\V manufactured home. Fenced yard w/irrigation system and two storage sheds in Immokalce. $245,000. SPACEUNOERIOMTRiCT. $225,000. 3BR/2BA MANUFACTURED HOME Ft Denaud Acres, 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. ... , S21 ofi---- ..:-'".-- .thr' """i "21 offices throughout Southwest Florida! HORSESHOE ACRES 4 bedroom 4.5 bath concrete block, 22+OAK FILLED acre ranch. High and dry, great horse ranch, beautiful,quiet + peaceful setting. $1,300,000. 601LB205054878 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 THIS BEAUTIFUL OLD FLORIDA STYLE HOME HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMODELED AND UPGRADED It fea- tures hardiboard siding,low-E windows, new doors, hardwood flooring, and bead- board walls. A must see! $449,900. 6011.B200631634 TURKEY CREEK BOATER'S PARADISE - This CBS 2b/lb home is located near Ortona Lock with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. $399,900. 601LB200627891 BOATERS PARADISE! LOCATED IN MOORE HAVEN Riverfront 4/3 single family, large screen patio w/spa to river side, 55+ Community, 20'X6' dock w/electric & water. $350,000. 601LB200613029 A MUST SEE FOR SERIOUS BOATER - This CBS quaint cottage is located near Ortona Lock with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and The Atlantic Ocean. $259,900. 601LB200627897 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 HORSESHOE ACRES -Double wide manu- factured home with attached carport and bonus shed. Nicely furnished plus many extras included. $129,900. 601LB205080477 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 1. FIX AND SAVE! Bring your toolbox to this 1/1 gem in a convenient loca- tion to town. Nice corner lot w/ 5 feet fence. Offers plenty of room to play. Bargains like this don't come along every day! $35,000 2. SPACIOUS LAKE- VIEW HOME! This 3/2 open floor plan manufac- tured home features a wood burning fireplace and.large master suite \vw a garden tub and separate shower. The home comes complete w/ refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave, and extra storage shed outback. $145,000 3. WHY RENT? When you can own this perfect -2/2 starter home on an oversized corner lot! This property features old oaks, a fenced backyard w/ plenty of room for a pool, and a large detached building. $179,000 4. MOBILE HOME WITH MOTHER-IN-LAW APARTMENT! Enjoy this nicely maintained 3/2 mobile home on 2 +/- acres, w/ a Mother-in-Law apartment, kitchen appli- ances, two-bay pole barn w/ attached office and miscellaneous buildings. $199,900 5. IN TOWN GETAWAY! This 2/2 home on a .79+/- acre park like lot has been taken care of and boasts a new metal roof, new septic. system, new, carport,--four zone sprin- kler system, large custom storage building w/ new roof, fenced back yard and much more. $244,000 6. BEAUTIFUL AND INVITING! Be the proud owners of this meticu- lously maintained 3/2, 2 car garage contemporary home which features a spacious family room w/ cathedral ceilings, a screened lanai, split floor plan, breakfast room, and lots of extras. $257,900 7. BEAUTIFULLY LAND- SCAPED! Enjoy the peacefulness of this 3/2 home on 1 +/- acre close to the city and public boat ramp! This home boasts pecky cypress in the liv- ing room and dining room, new galvalume roof and water heater, com- pletely remodeled bath- room, and new tile. Located in Moore Haven. $265,000 8. LOCATED IN A GREAT NEIGHBOR- HOOD! Enjoy this lovely 3/2 home located close to shopping, schools and churches. This home offers many extra features including a spacious back yard w/ room for a pool, a lanai with Jacuzzi and all kitchen appliances. $275,000 9. "LIKE NEW" CBS HOME! Beautiful 3/2 home w/ split design. open floorplan, cathedral ceilings, and a gourmet kitchen! Rear lanai over- looks great landscaping and a full yard irrigation system in Caloosa Estates. $412,500 10. NEW HOME IN FAM- ILY NEIGHBORHOOD! Spacious 4/3 split floor plan home w/ a 2 car garage and large screened lanai w/ room for a pool or hot tub! Stoneybrook at GateiSay has great amenities such as a club- house w/ pool and an inline skating facility! Located in. Ft. Myers. $535,000 11. 3/2 HOME ON WATERFRONT! -This home, w/ a 2 car garage, on a deep water canal is your dream home! Boasting a new 2005 roof, new 2004 central air/heat, rear screened porch, a reverse osmosis water system, yard sprin- kler system, and dock w/ electric. Located in Alva. $549,900 12. CUSTOM RIVER- VIEW HOME! Enjoy liv- ing in a deed-restricted S/D with this 3/2 custom built home on 3 lots. Home boasts 2 single car garages w/ center work- shop and full bath a" easy for conversion into mother-in-law or guest apartment. $649,705 HOMESITES * Nice .13 +/- acre lot located in town. $30,000 * .33 +/- acre lot in a growing area in Lehigh Acres. $45,000 * Enjoy this lovely .32 +/- acre lakefront homesite in Clewiston. $49,000 * Buildable .50 +/- acre homesite in Indian Hills S/D. Golf course and pub- lic boat ramp minutes away. $49,900 * .50 +/- high and dry acre corner lot ready for your dream home. Seller Motivated! $110,000 * Fall in love with seclusion & serenity on this 2 +/- acre beautifully-wood- ed homesite in the premier rural residential community of Flaghole. $159,900 * Enjoy the privacy of 5 +/- acres in a nice neighborhood in Moore Haven. $200,000 * 1 +/- acre homesite in deed-restricted Old Fort Denaud S/D. Community boat ramp on the Caloosahatchee! $215,000 * Very desirable 4.16 +/- acres in deed-restricted Port LaBelle Ranchettes. One horse per acre. $375,000 * Stunning 1 +/- acre cleared riverfront homesite in Hidden Hammock S/D, boasts an astonishing 200' +/- of riverfront. $725,000 LII - 700 S. Main Street LaBelle, FL. 33975 863.675.4500 Realtors: Emily Ankeney Tony Barnes Gregory Bone Lisa Cleghorn * Bonnie M. Denning, CPA Ward Dickinson Art. Fry Joyce Gerstman SYvonne Hallnan Lisa Herrero SPlhyllis Kelley-Miller Wayne McQuaig *Paul Meador Dan Pool Katie Solomon Synda Williams Tracey L. Williams Call our knowledgeable and friendly staff about landformn 1/4 acre to 100+ acres!!! WE'RE LAND EXPERTS! I M ALS ,,,., al-'6-57.30 0wwc'subet9o pe., Crl* or yes Pn sand- eig Brt tre-Eseo56snCals a*le ape Pna Grda-C arlteHabr- otCarlolte De rek-Mudc5e Vnc Not Pr -Nkoi *-Eglwod-Heo Cek spe Southern land., Investments 8 Real Estate Sherri Denning Licensed Real Estate Broker www.soland.com a~ nr.a, resaw r ~r~aaa~ a s;i*ar~ r\a, n r ,a rl a - Toll ire 8,77, 14,,048 Slrln~HPD~ TLP~~ CI~JU .x~lr*..f: T~;~*g~l~i~ I 9 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25,2006 Sweet treats Submitted to Ihe Caloosa Belle/Charlie Davis Sweet treat Summer is soon approaching and the watermelons from Duane Hobby Farms have arrived. Duane and Tracie Hobby have been generously donating watermelon to the students of Hendry County for years. Students and staff have enjoyed the watermelons and greatly appreciate their generosity. Food Service Director Charlie Davis delivered the sweet treats to schools in Clewiston and LaBelle. Pictured from left: Tracie Hobby, Jennifer Acevedo and Briana Ramos. DBankof America, SHIRLEY IMHOFF WILLIS Sa o Mortgage Loan Officer "'5 Consumer Real Estate Tel: 863.675.9065 239.415.6302 Fax: 239.415.6311 shirlev.Aillis(nbankofamerica.com S Now with an office in LaBelle at 415 W. Hwy 80 Call for an appointment ASK ME ABOUT OUR SPECIAL LOAN PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS. MEDICAL WORKERS. LAW ENFORCEMENT. AND FIREFIGHTERS 17 C MP EL S RE T,*A ELEB ,: .... '. .' .: ". Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Sharon McCall C Young Brian Hanshaw may not look too happy about it right Caloosa Belle!Kristin Hunter now, but he'll soon be sporting a huge smile when he has his Alabama Watermelon Queen Catherine Grace Odom visited picture snapped with the Florida Watermelon Queen! Miss Florida to find out just how watermelons are grown. Mr. Katie Grantham of Arcadia stopped by the Community Chris- Tommy Smith of LaBelle, past watermelon grower and past tian School on a tour of the area recently, owner of Plant World was her sponsor and guide. REDUCED Port LaBelle unn 9- Spacicus 1.4 building lict located on Salem Cir., close to schools and shop ping Offered at $39.900 A h e'her you're bur ji or selling, we can help' Stop n iand get tom FREE ,tap . Che king CRoup ( 1 i*J rs.i'e r1 Orai,4tiS' h. C.r-- Randy Beres Division Manager 274 N Bridge St LaBelle,FL 33935 863-612-0002 I4&ITA6C) LANuD Cra OMMER CIR L (OMMFR(LM BUILDING -in I j.i 1 ti.J ''mrc.d Ii.111- rs,.Edi li. 1 I f i hucilll F,-IN ItjldIi -.-g.fi us1Il'- .,,t i ',5, efi I fr s nsst.11 lIirj jrd'sink' -fI trll V -ill II ki It'''if l ssit Iss h II...... I'l 4 A NO,1.JO PLIN FOR YOUR PROFIIABLE PFTURillEOWF NO rikui f, f I, .c a I fa i p a ES .,tI nk 11 o' I h : I'..f r, it,: i l .,Js 11l'.%It .51j ns Iiir,10 S8 9.901) IOO- NO 'llh iII ht i'i i a..jI% ?ii si h's..cl' j III. r -" s '? S ai I i 9.901. .20] ACRES ZONED C-3 OFF SR 29N. 61r31 --, Pb't.10I M 'L NiL -r'iTk -sfl 'h it lI h-tmNi'm, stTss0tct1si Tlir t ci. .. jIr di ''i .1 'Ifi t -..01 [-6 s, Imm'I- 1 i' L M-1 I l- '21 I.k I- sVssin 4I $249,9ou MOVE tOuR BtsSINbi TO IABELLIf I1-.,...1Iic usE ~II I.r -''nit $22 1300 ccrjEUUW.4M=lAC9-m 180 N. Bridge SL LaBelle, FL (863) 675V6788 1-888-675-6762 vww.beritagelandco.com ACREAGE 39 ACRES IN MUSE 1.2 mile fi.:m paved road, includes 2BR hunting cabin -i,500t young live cak trees o'n 19 .Ire.s in be used lir rimu- gauon Land has been Ifbsr l ekd and engil needed for drainage 'Waiei permita in place Get back to nature and eni)c endless prtiv-i $1,800,000. INCOME PRODUCING ORANGE GROVE w'.5i't. hl:mhnin 5i'. .alenruij, r.inrous rt.qc. m ,[ti.LIei irrig.i l,-.n 12- iila] .acite Ai.rei'e ciri be spl in ti' aI 21 aj..re irj,.i nari ir I .,I':re i[f.jj. tfr enrilcr buldindu po:,iLbiltnres 12,500 per acre. VERSATILITY ABOUNDSI i lai2acre, sl. l:s, Finee, ,'ypiem. trees aind open pisrurre ret.a grazing land r hir'ie, :ir battle Mariula'iurcd Home io)ld as irt on itie, ciuh well and power Pro:iperr) )zoned one i'h' meslne pci 1 i.i... Peilei:[ placc to gerijwa) ali'd ,lcre.r it all $1,240,000. OAK HAMMOCK. CYPRESS AND PALMET. TOS TREES grajie he lan.liipe of i rthis 1.1 .ares in Nluse Creek. runi throui'h the NE .ide .1 [he proprerr, adding io the u-mnqudilr) ji ihi pnire hac $1,100.000. RETREAT FROM THE CITY r:' iltis -ai j.: p.ir. ,.el offt ell mairitaireJ dJirt r[ od i.ii,hn,,red po r[crinail tf.,r a i ruri rn,:' tii ut.i hi ,Je.i-, ) ) A steal at $30,000 per acre. MANAGEABLE ORANGE GROVE olt iR I - pnilte r.iad -leiads ,10 Ih, S 'I :crf- ii Fr Derijud. $965,000. dEITA1E LAND COII GE PAUL ROSER REALTORS 863-675-0898 OFC PERSONAL ATTENTION WORLDWIDE INTERNET MARKETING NIKKI YEAGER, Sales Associate PAUL ROSE, Broker Nikkl@NikkiYeagerRoser.com Paul@PaulRoser.com 2839/54-2005 cell 239/504-2002 30 BREATHTAKING ACRES IN MUSE :onr uaved Silerljke Kd Thias aj.rage of:,ler improved past urelar-d and tbe.iutiul nO-s,:dedi areas on bouh ,sides of a) pi.rurcsque flcssinit creek Camp Houre ari ja hIand ipunp ,well are lui j tle o: the .anielnes5 thji mal;e [hi aj on:i in a liletune i opporiruniry' 'i;,Jl :Jri ,a n ill s ui.iruiue |lar.el f.i :oi 5$705.000. PRISTINE AND GREEN PASTLRELANDI -l fn,:cr J .uIc! ,.'f iItnpr.:edij d i lej ,) I l.r ,oJr irc rarni -,',I rirm or p- ins. ,iitrijlTJ Zonied r:ne horun: per ajcrei and ,:onverIierinih lo-jted in Mu-e $660,000. 20 ACRES ON MAHOGANY AVENUE IN MUSE. Plerr) of spad'. on [his, paf:el tr pc:l. The perte:l hoime[sic' Enit\ ilhe quiei and wvjr.:h lie ddlife J.is [he sunsets Pure Gold C(-unirt laorij Ba: ni; up)10 LIc.s Brther' aridi I. ricnJ orn three ,idc. $,98.000. "A" RATED ACREAGE P'nme andJ .rdimO p.ri t ii isrh be'r j! si lo 'io Jscrie ihti Ilrpe, lo:ely hbinIe.ie .iuj can enlov iour horse miidtJ vi',ur 1 -nu r o t' his '".i + j.res in the itri L.iBelle Khrm:he[le $389.000. THIS EIE CATCHING '.2'+ icre- i Fi:r[ LaB.IIl. Pf:.]i.:he let. '..|uJld be r, si .: plj:c ,fi :.r ',-,"u [' build 1 u'r ne, home C :,unri's, cinri'_r isrh i mrunnri :cII c:.Irb $359,900. 3.02 ACRES IN GLADES COUNTY RANCHETrES. cleji-.J a.inr .idt tor luildr L:,iaj[c.] :'r Fiorier (iii.le $345.000. 180 N. Bridge St. LaBelle, FL (863) 675-6788 1-888-675-6762 www.heritagelandco.com Se Habla Espanol BRING THE KIDS, DOGS AND HORSES. Beautiful 1 i j..re irj.:[ in ir, : on Feffir'voo' l Ljae rihau is tri-n:eJ ind J,-ireid E..',dl,.r[ ri.rin.:h ile i..r rAc 5 .i.:re .:oi''t,-, ho niesie' $299,900. 20 ACRES OF INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN WESTERN MLUSE. \'jlh ijppre.tuil,. iand iIl. uic. ni,1. is rthe rime t,- irs.,i r Siu-surround'1 b\t i-,,'a e *4,.:.>c an uiidl.- $299,900. 5 ACRES WEST OF LABELLE E& Inli j h-or Jist.,in l Fi M P ',.cr4 t .)js.. pr', .. palnsert[,, llir.:iu4h ur Ith, u:ppcrt I.it., d'ies plnri ,t Ifpi- sa.:v Build isour, dreim hom he-re $269,900. 5 BEALiTIFLiL ACRES o:,n p C.ed r.J $225,000. 5 SERENE 4CRES IN MUSE on j p.i-edl Lblollt Bja, iuis[ pir .deilile KRd 2 inrjt. j .ui le t Ic Bu 'io'e t':*[ i':,.r ilfuiure h,.ire .m,- ih, .jithe f:or in i n.rilmeni $200,000 each. PEACE AND QUtIT i -h.l iau ?.ill lind mlh l ', .n tai e ol pjav.d H- Ji-iJr i.-lc. B.I.l i Pt'l'ine- l'lartiaiort Pi,:,:,n 'oi hi t:,'.c'. e 2 l'iome' ilhis '.:ji. r par. l ,',,r ." ,- -:-lir.'.j[.,,' $175,000. LDEC4 ACREAGE. Pe.ic.dhl i;:tr...1.iv rr .p r i ...i-, a jJ,". $165,000. 2.5 ACRFS IN PIONFER ONE LOT \.: ,:; li.,- h ir r s. n-r I:,ir ..nI ,:, i Jple Hb '.t h ds ri rhl-l pir.-nlrul., J ,j i.ne $"'9.900. 2.5 ACRES IN PIONEER PLANTATION. ihe. rri.5n ull| hl ic-ire, .i:an h- .i lir i ..ri- l $7-',000. MONTLURA RINCH ESTATES -I .ti .:.! .I, J': Ir.l $-17,500 to $6',500. HOMESITES WIDE VARIETY OF HOMFSITES AMAI- ABLE PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INTOR- MATlION. WWWi.HERITAGEL.ANDCO.COM FEFAiURFF OF THE T[EK L (.. . WATERFRONT & PRIVACY AT IT'S BEST This recently renovated 3BR/2BA home is located at the Ortona Locks. Fish from your own private dock. (Permit in place to add new dock w/ lift.) Priced to Sell!!! PECrACLILAR RIVRTrRONT ESTATE SITE ir |i ., ,I i f l f .:[ I ... .l .ni R Jlnl i d jli j,., cpJ-d Ir jcd ini.' 2 l...L. The Il.'jl':'-u i. i.. ru ia jrjll) pristine across and up til: n',r Ir..rri rhir PF,:,ir ' 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 ind/nr nnno Ils unusllc v ncls t Riven r P.,eatiful THIS IMMACULATE MANUFACTURED HOME Ji ilU4Iucd '.'n diiJ Jed ,:i:rIZ Id :J l IrIn I'oiri Jn.j ,M,,rplrld) keni:cd H.-me fcaturc, pulled Lil- ings, split floor plan, kitchen with pantry and breakfast island. Front and back porches are great for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment. REDUCED $134,900 A GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT OR STARTER anu/ui puuis unusuaru ilos c uveEner. u n.uul area of upscale homes within blocks of central HOMEI This 3BR/2BA manufactured home has a LaBelle. $1,500,000 lot ot offer. It features a split floor plan, a deck for GORGEOUS RIVERFRONTI This 1.04 acre lot is entertaining, a garden tub in the master bath, new wooded and located on County Road 78. Build paint throughout and new carpet. This mobile is your dream home on this narcel and eninv end- priced to sell!! $125.000. less views of the Caloosahatchee River Price Reduced $499,900 SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR NATURE LOVERS. This 2/2 CBS Home & Guest mobile is QUIET COUNTRY RETREAT! Like new manufactured on Jacks,Branch with river access. This Unique home on 2.82 acres in.quiet Ft. Denaud. This immacu- one of a kind property also has it's own private late home offers vaulted ceilings, entertainment pack- ISLAND. Gorgeous property is covered with large age includes a large screen television w/stereo andsur- oaks. Call for more details. This is a MUST SEE. round sound, split floor plan, built in computer center, $475,000 large master bedroom and bath w/garden tub and sep- EXCELLENT BUYIIThis .84 +/- Acre creek front rate shower. Upgraded appliances add a nice touch, to homesite is located on Pollywo Creek in beauti- the large open kitchen w/ eat-in breakfast bar and for- ful river fr< ; your dream mal dining. $212,500 home on thi )i Jlot which pro- THIS IMMACULATE 2 BR /1.5 BA HOME IS located vides beautify ks access tote Caloosahatchee in the center of town close to everything. What a terrif- River and some river views. Price Reduced ic home for someone just setting out on their own or $149,900. sizing down. Home is partially furnished and ready for BEAUTIFUL RIVERVIEWS from this waterfront you! $159,900 homesite on dredged river oxbow w/private dock WATERFRONT HOMES/LOTS in place. Homesite is located approx. 75 ft. from LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATIONII This 3 the main river in an area of nice homes. Permits os- acrhpeninsula froas 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! H S L L $3,300,000 HOMES IN LABELLE ONE OF THE FEW RIVERFRONT PARCFLS on THIS CHARMING CEDAR HOME sits on an the market. This stunning 10.7 Acres is very unique with 600 +/- feet fronting on the beautiful Caloosahatchee River. Look to the East and West and enjoy endless views from the raised river- bank. The waterfront piece features lakefront on the South side and riverfront on the North. Build your dream home and enjoy the peace and tran- uility that LaBelle's Caloosahatchee has to offer. 1,950,000 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. Fenced back yard and 8' x 10' shed for extra stor- age. $199,900 MOVE 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 This pro:rpcir 1- !1 5 J':f-' in orre .-.t Ish -la L'oi'.rlic .jre .i Gl.ladci C:unrin Surlioudid ,J71 Ilgc J.ij.recj ll'o, par..el h tv:b:er ..I andJ anJ 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. 3BR/1BA CBS HOME ON 8.8+/- ACRES WELL MAINTAINED 1BR/2BA MANUFAC- fronting on paved road approx. 3 miles from TURED HOME w/ office or possible 4th bed- town. Property is fenced & cross fenced w/gor- room. Located within city limits, completely geous oaks and horse stable. $490,000. fenced and priced to sell $99,900 18 +/. ACRES W/1BR/1.5BA COTAGE style home located in Port LaBelle Ranchettes, one of LaBelle's HOMES most desirable communities. Situated at the end of a cul LIKE NEW THIS 3 BEDROOM. 2 BATH FEA- de sac provides a peaceful & private setting. Cathedral TURES A LARGE BONUS ROOM. The home ceilings, ceramic tile throughout, open floor plan and offers a split floor plan, upgraded appliances, wrap around porch. $469,900 pantry, laundry room, custom floors, and a large ACREAGE/LOTS open patio. The landscaping is done and the cus- 40 ACRE- Gerber Grove $660,000 tom driveway adds a nice touch to this one of a 2.5 +/- ACRES stocked pond, partially fenced, unique kind must see. $185,000. oak grove and ready to build. Great location on CR 78 4BR/2BA SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME features approx 2 miles from town. Seller motivated! $199,000 large kitchen, new a/c, upgraded appliances, jet 10 ACREARCEL located off Hwy 74 (Bermont Road) tub and above ground pool. $174,900 in Charlotte County Property zoned agricultural. Price SELLER RELOCATINGI Ready to move in and a Reduced $100,000 must see to believe! Located in a private country BEAUTIFUL OAK COVERED CITY OF LABELLE 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 UNIOUE. DESIRABLE AND SECLUDED Less than a mile from the new West Glades Elementary. LOT. Located in established neighborhood. Build your home on this .45 acre lot. Price Reduced $70,000 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. 2 PORT LABELLE LOTS IN UNIT 102, located side by side. Lots provide over V2 acre homesite. Partially cleared, high and dry. Ready to build! $45,000 each COMMERCIALBUSINESS PRIME LOCATION! Business zoned property located in Downtown LaBelle. Perfectly situated on the corner of (Hwy 29) Bridge Street and Park Avenue thi proper- BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ESTABLISHED IN 1984 ty has endless possibilities. "Old Historical Florida- THE GATOR BAIT PUB has been a thriving business in Style" two story building, 1,846 sq. ft. w/ 122' frontage the Pioneer Community for many years. If you've ever on Bridge Street and a "Quaint Old-Florida Cracker- wanted to run your own Restaurant and Lounge here's Style" office fronting on Park Avenue. $1,200,000 your chance. This quaint establishment comes fully fur- REDUCED PRICE $350.000111 RENOVATED nished with a completely equipped kitchen, and offers BUILDING!ll READY FOR YOUR BUSINESSIII Need great start for any entrepreneur. Priced at $174,500 a place to locate your business. This is it! Highly vis- INDUSTRIAL able, only 180 ft. East of Bridge Street. Totally remod- 4,14 ACRES ZONED INDUSTRIAL. Property fea- eled building situated on .31 acre lot fronting on tures 80'x 100' hangar plus 1998 3BR/2BA- 2,200 sq. ft. Washington Ave. across from bank drive thru. Property doublewide mobile home. Great investment... Great is 175' deep which leaves room for future expansion. Location! $1,500,000 UNDER CONTRACT Renovations include all new crown molding, ceramic NDUSTRIAL PROPERTY! Excellent investment tile, siding, plumbing, electric and A/C. opportunity w/ 277' frontage on Hwy 29. 1.59+/- acres BUSINESS ZONED! This 2BR/1BA home is situated on corner of Hwy 29 and N. Industrial Loop Road, 3 on a high traffic road in the city. Just 2 blocks north of steel buildings- (Warehouse-3,800 sq. ft.; shop 1,600 Hwy 80 and 1 block east of Bridge Street and surround- sq. ft. ; office building 2,520 sq. ft.) all currently leased. ed by local banks and businesses. Price reduced $1,300,000 $215,000 STOP BY AND VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION ON HWY 80 a~*I~II;IX~-----~~n~:--~:~~--~--:-~~:: ~wa~~*arsaa~i~R8~n~*aa~-~pa~* a~l i i.-- r~, ~, r .. ..I . . 10 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25,2006 859+/- acres on CR 78 at the Lee/Hendry County line, $40,000 per acre. 320+/- acres on CR 720 in Muse, Pollywog Creek flows down the eastern boundary $30,000 per acre. Two 6+/- acre homesites on CR 78 in Fort Denaud, priced to sell at $75,000 per acre. 23+/- acres in Alva of Persimmon Ridge Road, $42,000 per acre. 20+/- acres in Alva on Persimmon Ridge Road, $2,ooo,o000, can split into 10 acre parcels. Gorgeous ranch home on 1to/- acres in Alva. Fenced and cross-fenced with 2 barns. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 car garage with extra guest -room over garage. Home has all the upgrades. Priced j-to sellat, $1,600oo,ooo 825 E. Cowboy Way Suite 105 LaBelle, FL 33935 (The Wallace Plaza) 863-675-5923 ;rn Mary Diaz Lic. Real Estate Broker j1 s M (561) 385-3282 SHomes, Land COSTAMAR Commercial REALTY call for available listings 580 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 863 675-1973 f you are thinking of buying or selling, give us a call! CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT www.newhorizons-re.com Se Habla Espanol frii banrl.g, shopping, schools and much more. Thi. Bp ?R'8 home'has it all. From it's fenced back Sii-l FpJ,'.'.us rooms; wood burning fireplace, new ki1.t n tic r ,ii Jrl -i J id ,01-11. .- I I.l ji,1 i a hlard d+ys il, -, 1:, ,i i .r *,,I 0, ,., I, iV 1, i6J enrilv t ;u eun: '',r c il,- II11 n ,i 'I '., 'ily $219.900. REDUCED! tF, Ifii Si.,i.l l I .I:t' .1 .1 I L. rIB r h...,,i ...: ... -iV..:i vH i ,,, ,i.., .,r .. .i ,iree 1ur,:. r.7. l,, n i' I hl:r, .,J I yard. Priced @ $159,900. Just like NEW! 3BR/1.5B CBS home within walk- ing distance from shopping. Features include new berber carpet, ceramic tile, all new cabinets and much more. Priced to sell at only $119,900. ,. . .. e k- ! *Runningour ..,, E.r i. r-;i "TI,; lI-. :-: 2005 -,4BRfiE nlunul.t-uid IriuIhlltc buj., ",;, S sq ft of living space and sits on 2.34 fenced acres g in the quiet rural community of Double J Acres. o Country living just a hop-skip away from LaBelle , or Ft. Myers makes this a perfect location! v $269,900. e Running out of room for your family? This huge 2005 4BR/2B manufactured home boasts, 2,304 sq Sft of living space and sits on 2.34 fenced acres in the Quiet rural community of Double J Acres. Country - living just a hop-skip away from LaBelle or.Ft. Myers o makes this a perfect location! $269,900. Back on the market! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate u makes relaxing easy with a 3BR/2B manufactured WATERFRONT Riverfront 5 Acres with 215+/- feet of frontage. High elevation reveals spec- tacular views. $885,000 REDUCED Riverfront 1.15 Acre homesite on presti- gious 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 main- tenance CBS/Stucco exterior with all the details of a well designed country home on the inside. Features include tray ceilings. interior doors all custom built, custom cabinets with tile back- splash and granite countertops, all windows have wood casing sur- rounds, 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 sunsets over the water. $350,000 Call. 863-675-0000 Be the.first to own thIis quality niev home.' Custom beatrifil detail is what this builder had in mind when creating this spacious .floor-plann ,dt fInctional decor. Located in Ear LaBelle and Glades County- and in one of the most desirable and appreciative neighborhoods around. Miniiutes from downttown LaBelle and the Caloosahatchee River. Priced to sell....$.249.000 Call Stephanie Weatherford at (863) 612-0000 * 3 Bedroom/2 Bath/2 Car Garage * 1,608 Sq. Ft. Liv. Area 2,385 Total * Ceramic Tile and Carpet Flooring * Maple cabinets throughout home * Large Master Bath with Garden Tub & Separate Shower * Large Combined Laundry Room With Pantry * IPLSr 200628737 - Port LaBelle Unit 102 Glades County * H ld r ,, lJ. ul [ i.. .l .r LJ till,- i.,ri $. 1 19.800 * Drop dead gorgeous! If you're looking for the dream lot for your new home look no further. Located in the -,.i|:i .n.: _M 7,,,..nr 5: T_, h', i j ll.. .'l-]. =- ,.re is iill Id,,: I ,, o ...i" .: 'i'U ''',It "9,91)Ii * .2,." J ,..-r Bir i1 lm,:iR i..I 'n.i. 'l .. ell@ only $67,900. Possible seller financing. S2 I.,h,ph .:. '' i, i. ;:r,:.. l : du -l,: f -iu it : F.:ii .r.r' il' W'.000 eaic v:,'r ,,r i. Ir i iirni I li rg.. :ul- i- h., il ,,J for your dream home. $54,900. * Triple lot in Unit 6. $49,900 each * Double lot in Unit 9. $49,900 each. SBeautiful wooded 1+/- acre homesites! Outside LaBelle limits but only minutes from town! ust offE Road, Don't miss owning acreage close to LaBelle. A oi. S .- -- m- h Loaded with possibilities! 2 stcclbuildings 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 parce located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. * Sable Palm R/V Campground truly a 50 acre gold mine!! This beautiful property features a 10 acre 70 site RN campground located off US27 in the peace ful country side of Palmdale. The park even has its own fishing lake and grass landing strip. The remain ing 40 acres could accommodate several hundred additional RN/V 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. * 1.18+/- acres zoned C-1 commercial just South o LaBelle with 175+/- feet of frontage on SR29 and frontage on Luckey Street. Asking $450,000. * Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot in downtown LaBelle w/great potential. Currently zoned fo duplex or single family w/a possibility of rezoning to Business. $119,900. home. Featuring ceramic tile, textured walls & spa- cious kitchen. Only $179,900. * Tired of the Circus? No clowning around about l...( ...i I. ..... l r ,.r l .h,',r. l, '.' :I .jl, r l -,, p r,: ,r l f : 1 ',, it- Il lh, it 1 Il hl I i n UIJ..I 1.:,v home with over 1100 sq ft of living area ready for occupancy. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! $149,900 * Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file past well-traveled location of this 8+/- acres on SR 80 in Alva. Over 1,000 ft.'of road frontage and 3 existing entrances off of SR 80. Cleared with well and elec- tric. Time's on your side in this investment! $2,750,000. * The opportunities are endless! Bring your invest- ment dollars here. 25 beautiful acres wit/ Hwv 27 fontIMlERitclUt l fearedd except for the majestic Live Oaks. Briig 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 coun- try $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! HOMES 2 Story Home close Lo lown lust off Ft. Denaud Rd. This amazing 3Bed/2Ba I1 home has it all. location charm. Master suite with office screened room and more $279,000 REDUCED. .y sizf1 IUIRI Qr rAsr St. The front 2.7 Ac are zoned Light Mobile on 1/2 acre south of LaBelle Industrial with the remaining 4 ac zoned with lots of paving and a 26x53 pole Heavy Industrial. Great opportunity for barn. $92,500. flex space development. Easy access to LOTS AND LAND SR 29 and SR 80 located across from the Development Potential 25 acres plustate Attorney's Office and close to on Ft. Denaud Rd. Pair up with avail- Belle rport. $3,064 able waterfront (priced Commercial potential Located approx Independently) for an upscale resi- 1 mile west of Cowboy Way with 800 Independently) for n upscale res- lineal ft on Hwy 80. Directly across dental project $150,000 per acre. from the proposed future Wal-Mart 5 Beautiful Oak Laden Acres located location. $2,090,880. East of LaBelle. Quiet County Living for only $160,000. Over Half an acre in the cit. Complete with fCldlcUlrll.lRt:ft, brush has fJ.. ----- "I been clet~ U, R i-rlirin. Great buy PF at $125,000. Oversized homesite conveniently locat- ...'. ed in the city with easy access to SR 80. --i_ .75 Acres manicured and ready for ^ .4 : ^^^^^ ( ,a-l. your dream home. Lots of oaks and maples. $95,000. Light Industrial 4.65 Ac with 2400 Sq, Ft. Port LaBelle Lots on the north side of Stel t 80, close to new development area & out l U marina. Priced from $49,000 to $57,900. under current zoning. 5,O. Call for inventory list. Over 60 sites to Heavy Industrial Site just south of the pick from. city limits. Industrial Loop S/D. Easy Seller Financing Available with 25% access to both SR 80 and Hwy 29. down to qualified buyer. Port LaBelle Cleared, filled and culvert in. $299,000 1/4 ac. lot on the norht side of Hwy. 80. Profitable Towing Business established Many new homes under construction with many revolving accounts & in the immediate area. Asking $39,800. approved by all the major motor INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL clubs. Currently servicing LaBelle and Prime Comer with approx. 590 ft. on well the surrounding area with a clean & traveled Cowboy Way and 520 ft. on Elm reliable service record. Call for details. ImAGTAE/ WITRFRI'NT Hiofii Wnlt PRIAMt E I T EM .IW .. .11 1.11 .. : .11. 11.. tures new oak cabines,with tile and granite countenops. 2 elegant master suites- suite upstairsboasts a balconyoverlooking the river large lanai for relaxing, as an in ground jacuzzi/spa. Boat Dock .,,,,. :, .. .... i i ., .. .. P; 8 000 il I, 8R... I.RO II. "' ind.d, i .. c ji.. . O,,1.IK I E G.. .. tu Il,, '1... ll :". i '., I-,I h. 1 ". .A i, ',,,, ~. i,,,, ,. ,,,, ,,, .. ,,,,, i ", ,,,,,' ,, ,,l ,I ..' ,l lll l ,I i '. III I. I IiJ I I I.IIII CL OOSAHATCHEE RIVER FROI NTAGF I l.. I I ll ,u 1 c| r ,1 2-. 1_\ ; a f -,, .. .. I,, .-... ; ,,., ......., I,, i1, ,I LIIOIOING FOR ,'TiR[iBLE RI'R E A((ti l i, ,. 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PRinTIC[D UIiBORAGE Wi lil fl i ia:r..n.ii, I .1 ', ,,, h, l,.,. i'l I .1...f ., f .. .. r t.ilJ, j cilli1r..Jcle hI,.. ',, ,,-ii ., h. I. '.. ...'u .I.T.. ... ]I .l .*..i .i t.'.i ....d IMPROVED WATERFRONT LOT in Caloosa Harbor with boat dock, well and electric. Over 160 ft of waterfronton this .50+/- acre lot. $499,000; 240 FT OF BEAUTIFUL NAVIGABLE CREEK FRONTAGEwith a view and access to the river. Dock permit in hand. Secluded loca- IJ,,ll '"l'." i j... &l, l rr ii-J ,Ji..ari|.:,..-"T i llr Dc-d ,, .- ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,, ,. $ 12l ,0M 231) F ON FrHt iER DE .I Pn1 L-,IIr r .....hr ,ne d.. i .1.1'.," l.",. j.'. I .I..I... [lTJ f |l.-,.|l H iLJU J'a JwTILI I ,,,u -,, .- l.,-. tl- .: A 2C. J ) PORi LD t l REALHETTIr"I i -'...-..w' -!ewrl :' i.. i.. lr.IIl'. .. r,',i-r ,, Ihi h,.ff,,- l i 1q Ih -,', b-"ril d, hT '- i, p I I Olh R I wU I,),)b d, bly I Ll,)='.l,: I..L *1 hll. lI.... I '. I..]|T: A l... t- ,',.. f 1, ili n -A , -,!. ,,.,,i 1225.)it' 180 N. Bridge t. LaBeUe, n. 16631 675-6788 1.888.675-6762 %%,m.henLagelandco.com d 863 675 4550 lorido 281 S. Bridge Street LaBelle f.eal 3 Rodney Murray R iL!S,: Real Estate Broker stOe to. Assoclares. Seth Howard Phil Lewis. Tamra i Franc,:,, Jim Codidington Kyndel Murray 3B "-q r reg".... x32 poldBr) IC, oejJ^%a $159,900. 3BR/2Bat1h recently renovated. Located in town on nice lot w/trees. S239,500. 5BR/3Bath really nice manufactured home on 5 beautiful acres in Muse on Cypress Ave. $399,000. 3BR.3Bath on 4.ae, -it,1o30x42 pole barn & 24x36 horse barkl i7lJ I M -lle Ranchettes nice, nice, nice. $695,000. 61.25 acres. Improved pastures & fenced. Only $11,000 per acre. 68 a rl ~lMyl.j-ed. Well maintained 4BR/2Bath home on beautifully landscaped lot. With in town convenience. Deep well irrigation, and large, orkjshop screened room ,and gazebo. PRICE REDUCED! $324,900. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT iNWW.0OAKREALTYiJC.COM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RENTALS SALES CINDY L. ALEXANDER LIC. REAL-ESTATE BROKER. ASSOCIATES: EDITH HACKMANN SCOTn HACKMANN AND TIM SPENCER 675-0500) ITa NEW LOCATION 233 N.'BRIDGE ST On the comer of BRIDGE ST & WASHINGTON M0S. U SE HABLO ESPANOL mrNs comIN AVAAIIInt $210,000. 3/1 ON MARTIN LUTHER IUNG BLVD. $750/M. NO IN PORT LABELFR rite'edoolm/2Bath, lcar garage PETS plus den. Off Bisah& aW.$!n g $185,000. 3/2 DUPLEX IN TOWN. $800/M NO PETS IN COUNTRY VILLAGE 2BedroonV2.5Bath, 1 car garage. BRAND NEW HOUSE IN PORT LABELLE All appliances Home has largefamily room thatcan easilybeconvertedinto included and washer/dry 3/2/2 $1,700/M a 3rd bedroom. Asking $197,900. 3/1.5/1 W/POOL IN TOWN $1000/M NO PETS OFF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. 3Bedroom/lBath HOMES rt n SAE CBS home with carport. New Upgrades! Priced at $129,900. NEW LISTING IN FORT MYERS 3Bedroom/3Bath, 1 car LOCATED IN LEHIGH ACRES 3Bedroom/2Bath, 2 car garage in a great location. Close to everything. Home has 2 garage built in 2001 and in excellent condition. Home over master bedrooms, new roof, interior paint and A/C. Asking looks canal and located in agreatarea close to Ft. Myers but IN9,900. out enough for peace and quiet. Asking $230,000. ro. A g 1, nw 2BEDROOM/1BATH HOUSE in LaBelle. Being sold "As IN PORT LABELLE 3Bedr pm2Bath, 2 car garage off Is. Asking $125,000. School Circle, Ied fenced ins backyard and INw APE CORAL .,iboth sides, new roof, a large shed. As i new plumbing and ti its. Asking $325,000. OFF COWBOYIW ,Y,: lto Bath is currency used asC S Oa residenYtial pvlBe d commercial. Asking IN PIONEER! 3Bedoom/2Bath, lage doublewide mobile $145,000i home on fenced in 2.5 acres. Dual fireplace, walk-in cdosets, IN LEHIGH ACRES This 4Bedroomn2Bath home has 2,288 outside buildings. Asking $199,900. sq. ft. on a large corner lot that is fenced in. Home has many 2.5 ACRES in Pioneer Plantation. $79,000. extras. Call for an appointment today. Asking $288,900. LOTSFORmJal IN LEHIGH ACRES. Home has 1,900 sq ft with 2 master WE HAVE LOTS FOR SALE IN LABELLE, PORT bedrooms. Home is currently used as a 4/2. Has many LABELLE, MOORE HAVEN AND LAKE PLACID. CAlL upgrades and a fenced in backyard. This home is a must see. FOR MORE INFORMATIONI Home .Builders Building Communties, One Quality Homne at a Time! Henidry County's #1 Top Quality Builder We have "move-in ready" homes available now 9024 Maywood Cir, Cypress i 3/2/?, 9016 Lamkin Cir, Madison IH, 3/2/2 5005 Pike Lane, Madison II, 3/2/2 3045 June Cir, Magnolia, 4/2/2 $282,900 9002 E. Broad Cir, Buttonwood, 3(2/2 *218,900 a.5mr..S0ME.T-m*=1M FREE Pre-Qualification with: CHL Home Mortgage, LLC. (863)612-0012 Call 863-612-0551, or Toll Free, 866-224-8392 www.chlhomebuilders.com QB39922 *All spec. Homes Include '/ acre home site **Paved Roadds"County Water*"Power*Schools In Subdivision- Call. 863-675-0000 I,' I .ars I SNew Horizons Real Estate Corp. a Tn - ~-.F _--5-L~4T--~P--"r*~C--sllLalCil~i~CI~ e~~~p~~?-~hs~l~lrULa ~drriL~B~L~c;;;~v~;i~d*a~u~_~?y~~a~',*i 1 ------------~- :~se~ 1. I 9, - i o n r f r o I I I Caloosa Belle. Thursday. May 25, 2006 Register now for local leadership class Take advantage of leadership opportunities Leadership Hendry & Glades Counties is a new and exciting program: designed to prepare potential leaders to meet the chal- lenges facing Hendry and Glades counties and to provide current leaders an exciting learning opportunity. Participants will explore criti- cal issues and discover priceless resources through, a-series of- semiiinars and related activities. Interaction with key decision makers, experts, community leaders and representatives to local government assists partici- pants in better understanding the forces that impact their business, community and daily lives. SLeadership Hendry & Glades. Counties believes the cooperative effort of well-informed citizens is the key to preserving and enhanc- ing the quality of life that Hendry and Glades county residents enjoy. The Leadership Program is designed to be interactive in a seminar format. Issues will be presented in an open in-depth manner. The program does not advocate any one viewpoint but will strive to provide all sides of the topic. Beginning in October 2006 with an orientation "kick-off" din- ner the program will consist of one day a month (excluding December 2006) for six informa- live education days A June recog- nition and graduation dinner \\ill conclude the first "Pioneer Class" leadership event. Participates of the program will experience such topics as. judicial, business and agri-busi- ness, growth management, health and education, civic and cultural and water and environ- ment issues gaining deeper Class of 2006 Maribel Gaucin Gomez daugh- ter of Manuel and Manuela Gomez, played soccer, cross country team-3 years, and in the LaBelle Boxing: Club. She enjoys run- ning, music and playing football. Mari- bel plans to Maribel Gaucin work this sum- Gomez mer and. save up for a car. Her future plans are to join the Marine Corp. and further her stud- ies. Bernice Cantt .is the daughter of Joe Cantu. She enjoys horse- back riding, hanging out with friends and listening to music. She plans to spend Bernice the summer- Cantu with family before starting nursing school to specialize in pediatrics. Dusan Jovetic is an exchange student from Montenegro, living with-Roger and Debbie Greer while in LaBelle. While at LHS he has participated in basketball and track and field. Dusan and earned All State Honorable Men- tion. He was a - finalist in SWFL Mr. Bas-, ketball, a member of the SWFL All. Star- Team, Co-MVP .:. for his LHS bas- ; ketball team and he tied the record for most Dusan rebounds at 26 Jovetic rebounds for one game. Dusan plans to visit Europe over the summer. He earned a full scholarship to Seminole Commu- nity College to play basketball He hopes to become a dentist. Kourtenay M. Kelting is the daughter of Ermin and Kandis Kelting. Sh6 has participated in FBLA (3 years; . '03-04 parlia- mrentarian) ; high school awards ('04- 05); Woodman of the World (American His- tory); and was a National Honor Soci6ty Kourtenay member M.Kelting She enjoys singing and has been a member of the Lake Placid YouthBpwling, League for-2 years and enjoys' karate at Bushi-Kan Dojo. After a break from school, Kourtenay plans earn her RN at Edison Col- lege, then pursue her master's degree out of state. Chelsea King is the daughter of Todd and Rhonda King She par- ticipated in the Florida High " School Rodeo Association for 2 years She . enjoys rodep- ing, hanging '. out with friends, going mudding and hunting. She Chelsea attends Alva King Methodist King Church. After a summer of having friends, she plans to attend Edison College, then transfer to a university to study veterinary medicine. Jacob Koby Charles Kisela has played JV baseball and varsity baseball at LHS. He enjoys ,. watersports, .. trucks and ', friends. Alter.. spending time .'I i at the lake and i working for the . summer, he plans to atend Edison. College JacobKoby to .major in -- sea entrepreneur business He is he son of John and Ginger Kisela VanCheska Chanel Koch has been in the National Honor Soci- ety at LHS; been a cheer- leader and on the tennis teanm. She ~\as pait of llrs. Rodiiguez' Allied Health Careers pro- gram: been on the National Honoi Roll andVancheska in \'ho's WhoVance in American ChanelKoch eligh Schools. She enjoys reading, tennis, web surfing and doing yoga and plates. \anCheska has been a volunteer at local medical facilities She plans go to the beach, hang out with friends anrd pack for col- lege over the summer, then attend the University of South Florida to obtain a master's degree and become an awesome nurse anes- thetist. Jason Michael Soud, son of Carey and Julie Soud, was in bas- ketball-4 years, football-I year, power lifting-l'year. He enjoys fish- ing, playing bas- ketball and ten- nis \\iLh friends. He is a member of Riverside Church in Ft. Myers. ,Jason plans to work This, summer, begin Edison in the fall,, :and Jason then transfer to MichaelSoud the University of Florida. Kiwanis donated two brand new rugs to the Barron Library. for the Youth and Children's rooms. Upthegrove Elementary students from Mrs. Jan Colbert and Mrs. Cindy Whidden's first grade classes were the first to enjoy the new rug. Kiwanis member Mary Ruth Prouty was there to give the rug away., First, Mrs. Vicki Parrish gave the students a tour of the library. Then Lori Howard, Children's librarian, read the story Cook-A- Doodle-Doo to the children while they sat on one of the new rugs. The children were very attentive during the story and seemed to enjoythe story as well as the new rug very much. The rug will get a lot of use and is a great enhancement to the library. Commnr Caloosa Belle/Kristin Hunter From left back row: first grade teacher Mrs. Whidden, Chil- dren's librarian Lori Howard, first grade teacher Mrs. Colbert and volunteer mom, Mary Coronado. wLszapcli om unity Links. Individual Voices. Barnhart graduates from Edison College insight into the special problems and assets facing our counties. If you are willing to commit to serve the community, participate in community activities or have an interest in being a key volun- teer or community leader, then you may be a candidate for the "Pioneer Class." In addition to participants of the class, Leadership Hendry & Glades Counties is seeking spon- sorships. Levels include Platinum for $5,000, Gold at $2.500, Silver is $1,000, and a Bronze sponsorship is $500. Platinum, Gold and Silker enable the sponsor to include one person to participate in the "Pio- neer Class." The\ also receive recognition in all material adver- tising the prograni and through- out the series of classes. Bronze members also are identified on material promoting the program. To receive more information on ria sponsorship, contact Hendry County Economic Development Council by calling 863-675-6007. A steering committee member regarding sponsorship may also notify businesses and groups. Already on board are Lykes Bros. and Alico with Gold Sponsorships and Southern Gardens at the Sil- ver level. Space is limited with only 20 participants to be selected through application. Tuition is $500. Scholarships for $250 are available to those who prove need. To be considered for the "Pioneer Class" applicants may pick-up and submit a completed application to the Hendry County Economic Development Council Office in LaBelle, 125 E. Hick- pochee Ave IChamber of Com- merce Building), or call 863-675- i-O07 to obtain an application fo m to be mailed to you. Dead- line is August 31, 2006. Once accepted tuition is due. A high- resolution photo %\ill be required on the application. Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Nikki Yeager From left: Dawn Jefferies, Kiwanis Treasurer; Debbie Woodford, President; Mary Ruth Prouty, Chairman of Young Children Priority One. Post your News Post or read press releases, announcements & information from your community. Community Links. Individual Voices. < _ I "- i I, ."~; I is0 f '- 3t 914. It 3 2 Headlines Stories from ndependenl's 7 ne papere; in South Central Florido, PLUS searchoble archives. SPost Your News Post or read press releases, announcements & information from your Scommrniiun,. Public Issues Forum Local Links An open forum in which issues of the day are debated sometimes vigorously. Post For Free Post your personal messages on an open Bulletin Board for Florida residents. A directory of viebsites for location go-ernment teams, organizations & columnists. Classified Ads The combined listings from Independent's ' newspapers. distributed to 31.000 homes. -: **~"- Canal Point Pahokee Belle Glade South Bay Cle.Jis.ton Moore Haven Ortona Muse North LaBelle Felda LaBelle Immokalee Pioneer Plantation Buckhead Ridge Okeechobee Basinger Frostproof Kiwanis donates rug to Barron Library ByKristinHunter ", ) " ~$R~ft,.-'I.. It--- I ... ... ------;yr*~l*" ID~~* raLu~----- I Rebecca Lynn Barnhart, daughter of Ben and Robin Barnhart,. is a 2006 home school gradu- ate and an honors grad- uate of Edi- son College, where she made the Dean's List. Ms. Barnhart M ;i has earned her Assbci- Rebecca Lynn ale's in Arts Barnhart degree. Beck\ was involved in 4-H and the Southwest Florida Sym- phony Choir and is also a mem- ber of Crossroads Baptist Church in Fort Myers \\here she is an active leader in the youth and praise team. She has been working as a math tutor student assistant at Edison College for the last two years. Her plans for the summer are to work as a counselor at a Christian camp in Sebring. In the fall, Becky will be trav- eling the U.S. and abroad as a member of Encounter Revival Ministries. E.R.M. is a mission organization that seeks to serve churches, schools and commu- nities by conducting public assemblies, counseling, Bible studies and revivals. Becky hopes to make a positive impact in the lives of young people through her singing and various other talents and abili- ties. Woman's Club activities S ".. .. ... Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Lynne Campbell The LaBelle Community Woman's Club annual Service Award for 2006 was awarded to Jean Staub. 7 . The LaBelle Community Woman's Club held its end of the year meeting on May 9. The installation of officers cere- mony was conducted by Iris Varner, District 12 Director. The new officers of the Woman's Club are, from left: Lynne Campbell, Parliamentarian; Aurdey Romer, Trea- surer; Linda Davidson, Secretary; Martha Raye Humphries standing in for Diane Potocr, Vice President; Carol Kraft, President. 12 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25, 2006 Vanishing muck lowers land elevation By Jose Jesus Zaragoza BELLE GLADE The effects of subsidence are clear. At the Everglades Research and Education Center in Belle Glade, a graduated pole juts out of the dirt to reach nine feet into the air. Roman numerals mark the depth of the pole at every foot The remarkable thing about the pole isn't the weath- ered condition of it, or even that it has stood at the site for many decades, but that at one point in time, the top of it was level with the ground. Fifty years ago, some of the top soil scientists in the area famously predicted the demise of farming as we know it in our area. Pointing to the rapid decline of the condition of the soils in the Everglades Agricul- ture Area, they said farming would not be able to sustain itself past the year 2000. The agriculture industry that year posted sales upwards of $1 billion. Farming in the area has been able to adapt to rapidly worsen- ing conditions, partly by growing sugarcane and implementing rin techniques to stanch the effects of subsidence. But scientists say agricultural companies can only stop time for so long. Subsidence occurs \hen organisms feeding on the organ- ic maternal convert that material into water and carbon dioxide. Sl u\\ly, the dirl made up mostly ol organic material fades away. The danger now\ rests on ho(- much the soil will continue to disappear in our area. W'llh a hard limestone rock foundation lust inches beneath the soil in thri EAA., Iarming in shallow land co:itinues t[o be a quarrelsome issue. Dr. George Snyder, a retired scientist who worked at-the Uni- versit\ of Florida research station for much of his career beginning in 1967, understands the prob- lem well. He has seen first-hand how new techniques have been able to slow down the rate of subsidence from an inch a year decades ago to half an inch today. The land continues to slo\\l\ wither awa\,, but much sl,.ver than originally predicted Improved water control meas- uies are among the primary rea- sons why the subsidence has sIi\\ ed "\\hat you'ree doing is hold- ing back imne," Dr. Snyder said. INI/Jose Zaragoza A look underneath a house built many decades ago, that once sat level with the ground. A Gold Mine in Bedroom Drawers A Gold Mine in Bedroom Drawers IWmBP-."i. V; -'"" = '' *.li ; r:. s Y 2, l? B:iMSi:lTi "-: *:' ":;*'..b; *$a-"i'.KB" ". t ';8' i, *" I Special to INI!Florida Archives In this photo from 1947, the planters follow the machine, filling the rows with new celery plants in the rich muck soil of the Everglades. Near the subsidence post, li\- ing facilities originally built for staff at the research station can be seen plopped up on pillars rising many feet into the air According to staff, the buildings also had once sat cleanly on the ground, resting on the dirt. Now, it seems as though the person who ordered the homes built wanted them high above the land in case of a flood. It is an indication of how badly the lands that were once completely flooded have adapt- ed to their drier condition. When the soil is underwater, the organ- isms that feed on it are not able to capture the oxygen necessary for them to live, so the result is dirt unaffected by subsidence. S But not all ol the land is sensi- tive to subsidence To rr\ Muck, the name glen to the rich soil extending a mile or further from the lake is in no danger of disappearing anytime soon. The fertile ground there, if you ask Dr. Snyder, is the richest in the country. The subsidence threat only exists in about 80 percent of the EAA, on which most farming companies presently operate. Today the predictions are not as dire or filled with the promise of fire and brimstone. While researchers say that it is safe to assume that 50 years from now\ farming as \e no\\ know it would no longer be possible in the area, they also say that histo- ry has taught us that agricultural companies have adapted to surg- ing problems, and may very well continue to adapt in the future. "As a scientist, you can make predictions about the soil depths, but it's actually a matter of socio- economics," Dr. Snyder said. According to the doctor, the farming lands in the EAA face a bigger threat in the development that seems slowly to be heading west from coastal communities; as well as increasingly] challeng- ing government policy that is, proving a growing concern for the sugar industry in general. Though the farming practices that are currently in use are cer- lain to no longer be able to sus- tain the kind of harvest in the future, if a market continues to exist for sugar, and there is a large enough demand for it here, Dr. Snyder is confident that sci- entists and technological advancements can extend the EAA's life cycle to well beyond 50 years into the future. "If the price of sugarcane were good enough, you could grow it on that linoleum floor," Dr. Snyder said at the research station's library last week. Work at the present time else- where in the area is concentrat- ing on perhaps formulating an enhanced sugar crop that can survive larger amounts of water. Theoretically, if a crop can be grown in conditions with high water tables, subsidence con- cerns are erased. But Dr. Snyder and others agree that only time will tell how exactly agriculture will adapt to subsidence in the area, or whether factors that hate noth- ing to do with agriculture will ultimately be the deciding factor. recycle kits so people may cash in their scrap with 24 hour service and guarantee satisfaction. They accept chains, charms, rings and more. "Everyone has bits of gold just lying around which can be turned into cash" says Richard Zakroff VP of marketing. "Even old dental gold has talue." GoldKh.com processes over 10,000 recycle Kits per month. People can get a free GoldKil at 1-800-283-4700 or GoldKitcom. Rom, Of tIflLO ........ .* .^ *;' ",,, ,-, -", ""* .* '".... ^ .--- .,-,. '. ., = *, ,...:'.''^ ....*?' ^ ^'. *^. . 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The proposed environmental report, known as the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS), will analyze reasonable alternatives to the Water Supply and Environment (WSE) regulation schedule currently used to regulate lake levels and discharges from the Lake. This study will only be consider operational changes to the current water management system. This study will not include structural modifications. Comments may be submitted to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: Pete Milam, Project Manager, 701 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32207 or by email to publicmail.cesaj-cc@saj02.usace.army.mil Assistance for individuals with special needs, including translations, is available by calling (561) 683-1577 x24 at least 2 days prior to this event. Visit the Corps website at www.saj.usace.army.mil and click on the Lake Okeechobee link to view more information regarding this study. Sell your personal valuables if they're $2,500or less for absolutely free! --- n n .^nhlopms. No fee, n( E-Mail, I I - Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25, 2006 1o ou Linnewszaoicm h" Community Links. Individual Voices. . Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Senior Connections Mildred Sherrod accepts a check for Senior Connections from fourth grader Jade Rachelle Foryst. Girl supports elderly Last Friday morning at the Roberts Center in; Immokalee a remarkable nine-year old handed Mildred Roberts Sherrod a check for $700 to be spent for the elderly who are served from the center. Jade Rachelle Foryst, a fourth grader at Immokalee's Highlands Elementary School, also attends Tae Kwon Do school in Lehigh Acres. In years past the Tae Kwon Do school and its students have raised money for the Meals on Wheels program in Lehigh Acres. This year, however, things are dif- ferent. Over the past four years Jade herself has raised in Immokalee more than $8,000 for the elderly in Lehigh Acres. Recently, she approached her Tae Kwon Do teacher. Grandmaster Dew\ey Tay- lor, with the suggestion that money raised in Immokalee stay in Immokalee. And he agreed. Grandmaster Tyler then arranged for a percent- age of the funds raised this year by his school and its students to be given to Senior Connections of SW Fl, Inc. lastweek. According to Christine Nolan,; Executive Director of Senior Con- nections, the money will help fund the Enhanced Dining Project, which is designed to improve the nutritional health of the elderly in the Immokalee area \\ho receive home-delivered meals. "The proj- ect will make it possible for us to supplement -home-delivered meals with staples not usually included. We've found that .the more variety our clients have, the more likely they are to consume the main items they've already chosen." In 2005, Senior Connections' Roberts Center provided 48,000 congregate and home-delivered meals to' the elderly in the Immokalee area. "And this year we'll be able to provide even more," added Ms. Nolan, "thanks to this community's generosity and to a young person's energy and good ideas. Thankyou, Jade." Jade's community activism, however, doesn't end at the Roberts Center. On May 2 she will meel with Governor Bush in Talla- hassee and wants to ask him why her grandmother's prescriptions cost so much. Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Troop 9ncome Verif Boy Scouts end year with Court of Honor. P Land/Lot Purchases > No Income Verification SSecond Homes/Condos P No Asset Verification T Investment Properties 0 First & Second Mortgages rFIrst Choice ONLINE DISCOUNTS AT Court of Honor ...... wdsont-lenrs.om Court of Honor Boy Scout Troop 9 held its first Court of Honor of.the year at Carlson- Memorial United Methodist Church on April 25 with the following boys advanc- ing in rank: Tenderfoot Scout- Danny Miller and Stephen Yarg- er, Second Class Scout-David Miller, Jarad Plair and Stephen Riggs. Congratulations boys and ajob well done! Many thanks go out to Bill and Christine Zack who let Troop 9 camp over Spring Break Post your News Post or read press releases, announcements & information from your community. Community.Links. Individual Voices. on the shore of the Caloosa- hatchee River. The boys enjoyed canoeing and swimming. Troop 9 meets every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Carlson Memorial 'United Methodist Church, 310 Campbell St., LaBelle. Any boy who has com- pleted the 5th grade or is 11 years old interested in joining Troop 9 may stop by the meet- ing or contact Roy Riggs at 863- 983-7719 or Larry Yarger at.863- 675-7334. CSH FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS (800) 794.7310 J.G. Wentworth means CASH NOW for Structud Settlements! ompo. __ _IF ~-Ah with manners? C41 MOPs~i QALOO.%/PO .W ill. I!P. r n ~-~- i~i; Cf ~ ijtr.nt 15 ~' ' A legitimate role for the press is that of "the public's watchdog." Most citizens can't spend the time necessary to personally observe their public officials at work, or to determine how well public insti- tutions are carrying out their public mission. But too many newspapers these days act more like "mad dogs" than "watchdogs." We're proud to be different. We try to carry out our "watchdog" role as humble representatives of the public, always maintaining a courteous tone and our reputation for purposeful neutrality. How are we doing? Let us know by mailing feedback@newszap.com or calling your editor. CA'LOOSA BELLE Delivering Western Hendry County's News Since 1922 Community Service Through Tournalism HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OFFERS THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM DURING THE MONTHS OF MAY, JUNE & JULY Nutritionally balanced meals will be provided to all children regardless of race, color, gender, disability, age or national origin during the sum- mer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. All children 18 years old or younger, if open site, are eligible for meals at no charge and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal serv- ice. The programs are only approved for geographical areas of need where 50 percent or more of the children qualify for free and reduced price meals during the school year. Summer feeding sites that are located at schools provide to all children in the immediate vicinity in addition to those enrolled in summer school. The following sites will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program: Aunt June's Day Care Camp Crayon Central Elementary School Clewiston High School Clewiston Middle School Clewiston Youth Center Country Oaks Elementary Country Oaks Elementary Daniels East Recreational East Recreational Eastside/Westside Elem School Eastside/Westside Elem School Edward Upthegrove Elementary Elfaro Assembly of God Extension Office 4-H Greater Friendship Missionary Ch LaBelle Elementry School LaBelle High School LaBelle Middle School LaBelle Middle School LaBelle Program Center Montura Recreation Center Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Ch New Bethel AME Church Pioneer Community Center Truevine Church 05/30 thru 07/28 06/12 thru 07/21 05/30 thru 06/29 05/30 thru 06/22 05/30 thru 07/21 06/12 thru 07/21 05/30 thru 07/28 05/30 thru 07/28 05/30 thru 07/28 06/05 thru 07/28 06/05 thru 07/28 05/30 thru 06/29 05/30 thru 06/29 05/30 thru 06/29 07/10 thru 07/21 07/05 thru 07/14 07/10 thru 07/15 05/30 thru 06/29 05/30 thru 07/21 05/30 thru 06/22 05/30 thru 06/22 05/30 thru 07/28 05/30 thru 07/28 07/24 thru 07/28 06/19 thru 06/23 06/05 thru 07/21 06/12 thru 06/16 ll:30a.m.-12:00p.m 1:15p.m.- 1:30p.m 7:30a.m.-8:00a.m. 7:30a.m.-7:45a.m. ll:00a.m.-12:00p.m. 11:00a.m.-11:45a.m. 7:30a.m.-8:15a.m. 11:30a.m.-12:00p.m. 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. 8:30a.m.-8:45a.m. 11:30a.m.-12:00p.m. 7:30a.m.-8:15a.m. 11:30a.m.-12:00p.m. 7:30a.m.-8:15a.m. ll:45a.m.-12:15p.m. 11:00a.m.-ll:45a.m. 4:30p.m.-5:15p.m. 7:30a.m.-8:15a.m. 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. 7:30a.m.-8:00a.m. 11:45a.m.-12:15p.m. 11:30a.m.-12:15p.m. 11:30a.m.-12:15p.m. ll:30p.m.-12:30p.m. 11:30a.m.-12:15p.m. ll:00a.m.-11:45a.m. ll:30a.m.-12:00p.m. M- Th Only M-Th Only M-Th Only M-Th Only M-Th Only M-Th Only **Please note that serving times are subject to change** No lunches will be served on July 04, 2006 in observance of the Holiday except for the noted locations. Lunches will be served in conjunction with summer school and recre- ation program schedules. For more information about providing lunches at additional sites or to learn exact serving times please call the Hendry County School Board Food Service office at 863-674-4113. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA-related activity should write or call iimmediatc- ly to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C., 20250-9410. Or call (800) 795- 3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. .=-a 14 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25, 2006 Sen. Aronberg newszap em vi it.sMi n ks. iual Vo ...I .I S S. RComnmunity Links. Individual Voices Caloosa Belle'Patty Brant For other kids Eleven-year-old Cheyenne Johnson had her very first hair cut May 18. "It was a little scary," she admitted, but you can see from her big smile that she was glad she did it. Cheyenne donated her shorn locks ten inches to the American Cancer Society's Locks of Love program, which provides wigs for kids suffering the effects of can- cer treatment. Cheyenne is in the fifth grade at LaBelle Elementary School. Cheyenne was ready to part with some of her 30 inches of rich brown tresses and she's still got 20 inches left! She's been the Sioux's outfielder this season for the Dixie League. Her parents are Shawnee and Malcolm "Skeeter" Johnson. Sissie Pack did the honors at Sissie's Place. From Donna Storter Last Thursday evening Muse Community Association hosted a pot-luck dinner inviting Senator Dave Aronberg as a special guest. Following the MCA's brief busi ness meeting, Sen Aronberg addressed the group with obvious genuine warmth and familiarity, as he visits Muse often, even par- ticipating in their famed karaoke events. He stated that [he tremen- dous gro\1Ih in Florida last year had brought in much additional revenue in the form of documen- tary stamps and sales tax; he, reported the legislature granted $500k to Glades County for court- house improvements, more than any other county received; com- munity hurricane shelters were not funded, but money was approved for upgrading the EOC (Emergency Operations Center); also education got a 10 percent boost in funding. Sen Aronberg spoke of his gratitude in ser ing Glades County residents, noting that appreciation for his efforts seems to be more pro- nounced in Glades County with its small population because though less money is appropriat-. ed, it is needed more. The program continued with Ranger Luis Aguilar of Division of Forestry in Palmdale giving an interesting and informational talkl Son services DOF provides Glades County, as well as fire prevention tips and literature. He urged peo- ple to obey the current Glades County burning ban and to pro- tect their homes by removing any type shrubbery (or debris) that would'be a ready fire-fuel, t-ithin a thirty foot buffer zone of a dwelling. Muse Community Association voted to have a Fourth of July pic- nic with karaoke. Fran Koebert, former President of MCA, in announcing his candi- dacy for Glades CountN con-,mis- sion seat District 2 stated he \ ill be running as a Democrat in the September 5th primary% to give the people a choice. This is Mr. Koe- bert's first venture into Glades County politics and though not a politician, his expressed interest is to help people and do the right thing. S I i: i /* | Metal Roofing T W R T? Replacement Shingles S E A, R T IStructural Repairs SC 0 N S T R C T I 0 N Mold Remediation * -EB JNG FL rEf'sG FL *Additions ROOFING REMODELING RECONSTRUCTION 1821 Lakeview Dr. Sebring 863-385-9403 Email: mark@ mcscontractinginc.com www.mcscontractinginc.com Lic. 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Martha said, "I wish to enhance others' use of the environment, along with pro- tecting and restoring the habi- tat." She is presently working on her Camp and Retreat Ministry CertifiCation, a master degree level course which will take about three years to complete. She has worked in the past as a Children's and Youth Minister and also a Pastor's Assistant through the Methodist Church. A fifth generation Texan, Martha has lived the last 20 years in Florida. She raised her only child, daughter Loena, in the Melbourne/Merritt Island area. Loena noW manages a Pet Super Market on Merritt Island. Martha enjoys directing and producing plays at the Firehouse Cultural Center. She also has acted, sang Caloosa Belle/Donna Meister Ms. Martha Pierce, Director of Riverside Retreat. and played piano during many of their productions. Martha has a soft heart for animals and owns four large dogs and five cats. Ms. Pierce's mission state- ment could be summed up this way; "By being the best that I can be, I want to encourage oth- ers to be the best they can be. I want to help others to discover themselves and their surround- ings." She hopes that the camp will become a more integral part of the LaBelle community. If by some chance you are not familiar with it, Riverside Retreat, formally known as South Florida United Methodist Camp, is located just off of High- way 78, or North River Road. This 150-acre camp and retreat center is not the diamond in the rough that it once was. Sitting in the center of paradise, with its wonderful natural setting over- looking the Caloosahatchee River, the camp has much more to offer. The facility includes a 70,000 gallon swimming pool, bicycles and kayaks, regular and sand volley ball courts, nature trails and a low. ropes course used for team. building and problem solving. Forth coming are canoes and a climbing wall. Many have enjoyed the hay rides and night hikes. There are pavil- ions with full kitchens, rustic cabins, campsites and RV hook- ups. Day camping or residential camping is available. Work campers are also welcome as are summer volunteers. Manag- ing the 150 acres takes many man hours, especially during the rainy summer growing season when grass mowing is basically a lull time job. The camp already has book- ings into the year 2008. Not just church groups have discovered this beautiful facility. People from across the United States have come for family reunions, weddings, office parties, people working on service projects, col- lege students working on nature projects, spring breakers and just plain nature lovers. Florida Wildlife officers, scouts, foresters and multi ethnic groups have all enjoyed this fan- tastic facility. The camp also offers reasonable rates for day campers. Coming this July 1, middle schoolers, grades six through eight, can enjoy the full old fash- ioned traditional camp experi- ence. Adventure Camp will run from Monday through Saturday, July 3-8. There will be plenty of outdoor recreation and lessons that focus students on the Cre- ator by studying his creation. Mission'immersion Camp starts on Sunday, July 9 through Satur- day the 15. The students will spend at least half of each day away from camp participating in hands on ministry opportunities in the local area. For further information and to make reservations please call the Riverside Retreat at 675- 0334. Pre Sales Re Sales Over 10 Spectacular Oceanfront Resorts From '149,000- '2,000,000 Thisis aoppotnity of a lifetime to own TUa uyour'tii.batlful oeanfront condominium A inMyrtlfe 'ch,South Caolina. 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LEELAND HEIGHTS BLVD. SUITE 103 LEHIGH ACRES, FL 239.369.8883 HUNTERS TREE SERVICE Licensed and Insured 863.675.0403 I I 16 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25, 2006 EMBARK Spill moi.I EMBARGO Your communications company is now EMBARQ It's time for some innovation. And a whole lot of common sense. Time for a bunch of new ideas for phone, Internet, TV and wireless. All from a company you can rely on. Sprint Local is now EMBARQ" And while we're no longer part of the Sprint Nextel family, we plan on being a big part of how you stay connected. For more information, visit EMBARQ.com. - r!: .: ." ' ; C" .. . 2006 Embarq Holdings Company LLC. All rights reserved. The name EMBARQ and the jet logo are trademarks of Embarq Holdings Company LLC. EMB1-06-371 f i . --- -.- I I I m 1 1. 'l- - r : : ; L Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25, 2006 la Announcementsi Announcements Important Inti.rmation: Please read )our ad .:arefully the hrst da, It appears. 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Auctions 105 Car Pool 110 Share a ride 115 Card of Thanks 120 In Memoriam 125 Found 130 Lost 135 Give Away 140 Garage.'Yard Sale 145 Personals 150 Special Notices 155 900 Numbers 160 AUCTION Spectacular Home with Mountain Vistas -'Cash- iers, NC 6 bedrooms, 6-1/2 baths, 3 separate levels with distinct living areas. Auction June 16 at 5PM. Open House: May 27,28, June 10, 11 and 16 from 1-4PM. Pho- tos and details at www.woltz.com. Woltz & Associates, Inc., Brokers & Auctioneers (NCAL #7560)) Roanoke, VA (800)551-3588. GIGANTIC 3-DAY auction May 31-June 1,2, 2006, Mont- gomery, AL. Single, tandem & tri-axle dumps (41 of which are 2006-2007 year), truck tractors, cowboys, crawler loaders & tractors, excavators, motor graders & scrapers, backhoes, rubber tired loaders, forklifts, paving skidders, feller bunchers, log loaders, farm tractors. J.M. Wood Auction Co., Inc. (334)264-3265, Bryant Wood AL LIC #1137., 2 PLOTS- in Silver Hill Ceme- tery in Frostproof. $600 (863)605-3831 BABYSITTER NEEDED, own transportation and background a must. (863)697-8299 Find I faster. Sell it soon- er In the classified I--] i Mobile Homes II Employment i Agriculture Recreation Automobiles S iII-, Financial Services . i. . III LA PIT BULL MIX:- Drown sper.i ed vi: ul FI Denjud Call to lernity (8631675-0378 Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale in the classl- lieds and make your clean un a breeze PINTO GELDING- Grand- daughters horse, tan & white, vic of SW 10th St. & SW 6th Ave. near the Victory Baptist Church. Reward 634-7711 or 467-2888 PIT BULL- Female, spayed, Fawn & white, "3 1/2 yrs. Phillips Rd off of Rt. 80 since 5/13/06(863)673-0346 BLACK LAB- Male, approx 6yrs. Very friendly Free to Good Home Only! Needs room run! (863)763-4083 KITTENS, 3 to good home, 1 female & 2 males. About 8 or 9 weeks old. (863)673-5206 KITTENS- 4 very cute, to good homes only (863)763-1893 askfor Bob KITTENS, To good home. (4) Tabby and calico. (863)946-9133 LaBelle, 4972 County Road 78 Sat, May 27th, 8a.m. to?? Lots of toys, little girls clothes & childs bedroom set. LABELLE- Sat & Sun, May 27th & 28th, 8am-?, 968 Bryan Ave. Lots of stuff!!! LABELLE- Sat. May 27th, 7am-?, 2701 Bee Branch Lakes Dr. Furn, cars, appli- ances, and much more!! NEW HUNTING & POCKET KNIVES- being sold at yard- sale. Great for Fathers Day. Thur 5/25 Sat. 5/27, 4004 Alamo Court. Port Labelle 7am-12pm. U..rge U.Gaag . ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Busi- ness, 'Pardilega, *Comput- ers *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Com- puter provided Financial Aid if qualimii Call (866)858-2121 www.Onli- neTidewaterTech.com. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERA- TOR TRAINING FOR EM- PLOYMENT: Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators; National Certifi- cation, Job Placement Assis- anrce; Associated Training Services (800)251-3274 www.atsn-schools.com. CLUBHOUSE RENTALS For Weddings, Parties, Banquets & Quinceaneras. Call 863-675-3641 Se Habla Espafiol Employment - Full-Time 205 Employment - Medical 210 Employment - Part-Time 215 Employment Wanted 220 Job Information 225 Job Training 227 Sales 230 CAREER MINDED FT SALES ASSOCIATE: Some Weekends & Nights Offering Medical and 401 (k) plan. Please apply within: Vision Ace Hardware, 350 W.HickpocheeAve., LaBelle, FL. DFWP CASE MANAGER & COUNSELOR POSITIONS To work in Hendry and Glades. Bachelor degree required. Experience with elderly helpful. Salary 27-34k. If interested and qualified, please call Senior Connections @ 863.675.1446 CONCRETE & ALUMINUM HELPERS NEEDED Rhodes Aluminum (863)675-4627 HELP WANTED EXR ROOFER In Metal Roofs Mandatory. Please call (863)674-5775 for any personal items for sale under $2,500 More Papers Mean More Readers! | Reach more readers when you run i your ad in several papers inu F.our newspaper network. w Our newspaper network consists of eight papers one daily and seven weeklies. An ad run in all these newspapers will reach more than 164,000 readers*! Call Today For Details! Sources: Pulse Research Market Survey: Simmons Market Research:; I Market Research Center To qualify, your ad Must be for a personal item. (No commercial items, pets or animals) Must fit into 1/2 inch (that's 4 lines, approximately 23 characters per line) , '' Must include only one item and its price (remember it must be $2.500 or less) Call us! No Fee, No Catch, No Problem! I.pca Notice I.pca Notic I p i. ic I i.pca Noti and Construction, Inc. I FREE ESTIMATES I I Metal Rools Re-Poofs Roof Repairs Pole Barns Vinyl Siding Soffit & Facia Office (863) 675-7045 I e.\ w^u^an.. PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL DALE OR BARB AT 863-675-2541 FOR MORE INFORMATION CAR RENTAL starting at $3995 Per Day r- HUNTERS TREE SERVICE Tree Trimming & Removal Stump Grinding Shaping & Topping 863-675-0403 Li.:erned and Ir. .ur,J Empoyen Emlymn Ful Tie I'l Drug Free Work Place Excellent Benefits & Pay 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Insurance & Bonuses. Apply at: 5701 Ft. Denaud Road Gulfcoast Citrus Harvesting, Inc. or call 863-675-4410 FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL Full Time positions for Correctional Feeding Program Food Production Exp. Clean Background and Drug Screening required for Security Clearance Benefits 863-674-4060 ext. 245 How do you find a Job In today's competitive market? In the employ- ment section of the clas- sitieds GENERAL LABORERS CARPENTERS Marine Contracting Group is hiring general laborers and carpenters (dock building) for marine construction work in Labelle and Charlotte County. We offertop wages based on experience, paid holidays and vacation. Benefits available. (medical,dental & 401K) EOE/DFWP CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING H-ANDYMAN REPAIRSANDAM L4NTENANCE II1 .1 -A.-I I ~IaL I fII- I, .1.r I ll' I'r' aalt i~~'(86.3) 6'75:17297~ QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, INC.1 loi nu Fr~lla ill ho I L rlNti- -sotriotrk LrNBti I, .1,1. 11ja .1-1!/ It.t&b ,awd OFFICE ('86:3) 675 8314 SCall Kovijn'lownaa'nd c u@(863) 67:3 3783 Empoyen Full Tim F l Tie 'I l WANTED APPRENTICE/CHAUFFEUR To assist LaBelle based SWFL Sales Territory Manager. Learn LUCRATIVE Sales/Business trade from TOP professional in construction sales. Approximate 30 HRS per week in Ft. Myers. 4-Days per week, perfect job for stu- dent with plenty of study time between stops. CALL C.W AT (239) 633-0660 (863) 674-0660 MECHANIC Needed to work on equipment. Pay rate from $17 to $22 hMy depending exp. Good in- surance & pension. Work out of Lehigh Acres. 239-369-1000 or Fax resume to 239-368-1280 Mace Welding is now accepting applications for WELDERS Apply within at: 90 Evans Rd, LaBelle (863)675-6683 LABORERS: For Landscape & Lawn Maintenance. Good pay. Benefits included: Company Payed Medical, Life & Dental. (954)605-6951 or mail: fivepointscorp@bellsouth.net EOE/DFWR Reading a newspaper helps you understand the world around you. No wonder newspaper readers are more suc- cessful people! I mdkW.~ ~~!h~rCqsEal Emlymn Full Tim ImnSI ^^ 'D...p.u Yt. Sat ..t E-:*.'Ie .l B. -,t- . -. g i '. .; ... t ,-,.aH ddcf rra ',tdr ..- -.n Edc ..-. ,.. -e LPN I or II IFT.PT, PCrdlm) FL Lf',L --: I& 'Cefll Wi l.- n1 .:.1 ll-3 ile I h-,Jul,: Full time- ER RN III S:allSupervsor \jdlJ FL Ic, Mirn i .'3 Ap. AcL.S P'L:, . Perdlem- RN Nursg S.zp-vwsor \1MJ Fl. i N I 5I + u. w ,In ilc. l lu1 m .'" ,i ,,. .., p c i '. .',, w L .C I S P A. L S ,: ; Full time/Part lm/At Home- TRANSCRIPTIONIST 3 mo: i ri : u p n hospi l li.'ci piiu'E.,on E ll iln.i r 1n.' l, i , A il.t .1, udalf .lifnid .Tulipl. di aleu art e-i,'l3l Mul Ivp lyi 1 I "i Part time- Deparment Seadtary KnoVtldSe v, .piu lhccLu & lompisir. E pcru c W. t-.j 0 1 l(c 'y it ie Ield pitr 1u'i ipj 45 4 pm P,', or hn p' ', ,', ,; f lu '. i pN.. ;ea: ,,'ltll,, publk f lc ltlO .I1II Pan Ume- Registraton Clerk 'p r, .i hc a,Iic 1i d lId, Pri n o ,:,1 bn ,t. ,:.l,,:a lu,:ldii, ,,,:,d.rln e I 1.d lTrin l,, l. r, Ipc h1. I.I 4' : ,., F ull time Gvmm- l Clm Specialist fltl bU l p, l c, l ,i:1 ,ld pr e.:1 :l ,i: .,',L .. l ph. a..:i + I el' .inIJ au'0 2 ani I c.il c1i fors M tn t N lu I r I ,CN M I -J a |d M d,. d r ibu aCll. n- p illhy Ti anl bl'd i .i r ,. plui. Fall time- Patient Coordinator X.ill im u.Ak ft lua.b. ni fp. n r (r r n 3el i:. p i *:a- ..l a u-A l r aid dr pi ,l ., A -,ta ,i MN. ti m r ,n Bt,5un'a p C i p l Pho 36i3-. 639023079 or Fi romai t. .563-983-0805 Drua, F ie t'orAipc OE E Driver Wanted! We are looking for a minimum CDL S"B" with Hazmat who is looking for :a better opportunity. Our starting p pay is a minimum of $12+ hour and we guarantee a minimum of 45 hours per week, plus quarterly cash bonuses. In addition, we offer a benefit package that includes Health, Care, fully paid short and long term Disability, life insurance and a 401 K retirement program with matching C employer contributions. Cut out the long commutes and i call this LaBelle company today. 800-330-1369. STORE MANAGER GAS/C. STORE BIG CYPRESS RESERVATION High School diploma or GED. Associates preferred. Min. 1 yr. retail exp. Excellent communication skills. 2 yrs. supervisory or management exp. Flex hrs., FL Drivers license. Salary based on exp. with benefits. Fax resume to 954-967-3477. Must have advanced knowledge to troubleshoot, make minor & major repairs to wiring, motors, elec- trical components, panels and equipment and PM throughout various departments in the plant. Basic math and reading skills. Available to work extended shift and days. Medical/dental/vision, 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 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 Place Your YARD SALE ad today! Get FREE signs and inventory sheets! -Call Classifieds 877-353-2424 -- .- I - ------- ........ .... W;.., 2 4' 11 -55 .2 77' FIND IT FAST DIRECTORY! 1.7 18 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25, 2006 Full Time 020 IEmplymen Ful imI00 Empoyen FullTim Full Te 2 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK BRIGHTON RESERVATION High School Diploma or GED minimum one (1) year exp. Accountingexp., invoices/ -purchase orders, knowledge of MS Excel & Word. Excellent phone & Customer service skills. Data entry exp. Fax resume or application to: (954)967-3477 RECEPTIONIST Big Cypress Reservation The Seminole Tribe of FL has an immediate opening for a Receptionist. Perform general and administrative duties. Answer phones, maintain files, process documents for payments. Prepare and input payroll information. High School dip./GED, Good typing & computer skills. IMS Office) Good interpersonal communication. Exp, in clerical and customer service. Fax resume to: 954-967-3477 REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION, the largest provider ol subsidized child development services in the state of Florida, is recruiting a Fiscal-Contract Specialist A two year degree is preferred in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred with experience using Ex- cel software and database systems. Position is lo- cated in the Immokalee area. Salary based on education and experience; competitive benefit package. Send resume by May 19, 2006 to Gilbert Flores and/or Charlene Edwards at the Rollason State Office, 402 W. Main Street, Immokalee, FL 34142. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do no discriminate on ihe basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age or national origin, re- ligion. or disabilities. 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The right applicant will: Have advanced PC computer skills Have good people.skills Be a team player Be organized Be able to handle pressure Be'a self-managed individual Be able to handle deadlines *-Have'previous sales experience with a proven track record Desire to be successful Be able to work flexible hours Knowledge in: Photoshop Quark or Pagemaker Adobe Acrobat The Okeechobee News offers: Potential for advancement A unique work environment where employees are trusted and empowered Competitive pay based on experience Generous time off program The Okeechobee News Is An Equal Opportunity Employer SRadioShack- wants to come to Labelle. FL. If you're wondering how to increase the sales and traffic flow of your existing business, we may have the answer. If you have just 800 sq. ft. of unused or under- used retail space in your retail business, you may be the perfect candidate. 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Employmen CALOOSA* BELLE is looking for an Part tire time with somewhat flexible hours The ideal candidate will be selt-motivated with .an outgoing personality, more than average computer skills, bilingual a plus, understanding of digital photog- raphy and reliable transportation. The Caloosa Belle offers a unique work environment where employees are trusted empowered. and e-mail resume to: jkcsten@sltrato.net -Io inomation^ -ob Information DAILY WORK DAILY PAY ALL TYPES OF WORK AVAILABLE LABOR< FI NDERS 202 E. Sugiftand rwy.re fom Cleatoan nd (863) 902-9494 AMERICA'S DRIVING ACADE- MY Start your driving career! Offering courses in CDL A. One tuition-fee! Many pay- mentoptionsLNo registration fee! (888)808-5947 in- fo@americasdrivingacade- my.com. Driver-'A HOMETOWN CARRI- ER for Hometown Drivers! Knight Transportation *2800 miles/week *2005/06 Volvos *Daily/Weekly .Pay. (800)734-8169. 6 months OTR/Class A. 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(800)509-0685 www prosperitypartners.com COMPLIMENTARY MORT- GAGE ANALYSIS and tree appraisal with closing' ALL CREDIT TYPES WELCOME Option ARM's Siated,Re- duced Income Commercial Construction Permanent SOUTHERN HORIZON FI- NANCIAL (866)3418-1544 TOLL-FREE Services III Babysitting 405 Child Care Neded 410 Child Care Offered415 Instruction 420 Sdavices Offered 425 Insurance 430 Medical Servicee435 CUSTOM HOME DESIGN & PLAN SERVICE. Specializing in Country Old Flonda style homes. 30 years expenence (239)370-8532 HOUSE PLANS Accurately & Economically prepared. Engineering approval available. .(863)675-7926 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TUTOR Tutoring in Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, in your home Will design spread sheets etc upon request. Call Lynne at. (863)675-7049 COMPUTER SERVICE trouble shooting, set-up, Sup-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. 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Books & Magazinee535' Building Materials540 BusinessequIiuiient-545 Carpets/Rugs 550 Chldreh'W Items 555 China, Glassware Etc. 566 CIoth0 i 5 Coins/Stamps 570 Collectibles 575 Computer/Video .580 Crafts/Suppliea 585' Cruises 590 Drapes, Limns & Fabric.595 Fireplace Fxture 600 Firewood 605 Furniture 610 Fur :..615 Health & FRed ing Equipment 620 Heatig Equipmen /0 Supplies :. ., ..25 Household Items 630 Jewelry :..635 Lamps/Ligit:. 640 Luggage- .' 645 Medical Item 650 Misoellaneoeu. 655 Musical Instmum' nts 660 Office supplies/ Equipment 660 Pets/Supplies/ Services 670. Photography 675 Plumbing Supplies 680 Pools & SuppHes 685 Restaurant , Equipment 90 Satellite 695 Sewing Machins 700 Sporting Goods 705 Stereo *qulpment 710 Televi sio/Radio 715 Tickets 720 Tools 725 Toys & Games 730 VCR5 730 Wanted to Buy 740 'iLo os 0505' A/C- For TravelTrailer, Dual Therm, '05, 120v, 1 pnase, 1500 BTU Used 1!2 yr $425. (863)467-6868 AIRCONDITIONER-'05 York 3.5 ton package unit w/ heat, new in box $1250'(954)309-8659 ALL STEEL BUILDING SA IL "Plus Free Bonus"' 20x2I' 3 I Now $4200 25x32 $5800. 30x42 $9200. 40x62 ANTIQUE BUTTERFLY $14,900. Extensive range of DRESSER AND MIRROR- Ssizes. Front end optional, w/matching sleigh bed. $200 Pioheer (800)668-5422. (863)357-1867 The most important 20 minutes of your day is the time spent reading DINING ROOM TABLE, 100 yrs. old, $1500 or best offer. (863)234-3470 DRESSING TABLE & MIRROR $100. (863)467-1912 AIR CONDITIONER & ELEC- TRIC STOVE working condi- tion. boin lo 1$175 or Dest offer (863)467-8339 DISH WASHER- Estate, Good condition. Top baskel need to be replaced. $40. (863)599-0199 DISHWASHER, MAYTAG: Portable on wheels. Less than 1 year old. $150. (863)675-0514 LaBelle FREEZER- Kenmore upright, excellent condition, works great. $125 (2391690-2055 FRIDGE, ADMIRAL 18.6 cu- Dic h, Irostless/while, $75. 863-674-0874 PORTABLE A/C UNITS- 2, Good condition. 1-3/4 hp & 1-1np $195 (863)697-0217 RANGE, AMANA Smoothe lop, sell-cleaning, black/white wlwhite Ken- more range hood. $75. 863-674-0874. REFRIGERATOR- White, Ken- more 22 cu ft. Bonom free:- er wTn ice maker, Exc condo. $150. cash 863-357-3026 STOVE- Modern Whirlpool, sell cleaning oven, Good condition. $80 1863)599-0199 WASHER & DRYER: 6 mo's. old. Excellent condition. $450. (863)228.7204 WASHER & DRYER- Stackable, $100. (863)673-0476 WASHER & DRYER, Wirl- pool. Matching Set, Super Ca- pacity. $100 for both (239)938-4321 LaBelle WASHER & DRYER- Whirl- pool, white 2 yrs old, good condition. $1400 1863)801-3358 WASHER, DRYER & STOVE All from Whirlpool. $100 Will separate (863)467-5072 WASHER OR DRYER $100 each, 1 yr warranty large capacity. (239)694-0778 SCHWIN BICYCLE 1955 26". like new, asking $700 1863)467-5756. i d- 0537 . - COMPAO PASARIO. Windows 98. Just upgraded. New CO Burner, etc $200. (8631467-2366 COMPUTER SYSTEM, Dell Win XP + lots ot programs & games $175. 1863)843-0158 DURON 1300- 12gb HD,256 Mem, keybrd, mouse, burn- er. spkrs. Corel Draw 8. ex cond. $239 (8663)763-4376 LAP TOP- Compaq Armada E500, Win XP Home Edition. DVD Player.CD Burner. dis- kene $550 i86J3946-3769 LAP TOP- Sony Vaio, e:r -ono.. Win XP Pro. DVD plyr. CD burner many extras $50 neg 1863)946-3769 LAPTOP, 1995 Toshiba 330CDX 64mo ram $300 (863)763-8391 ' ALUMINUM AWNING- 11, Various sizes, 1'2' to 4', Ask- ing $500 for all 863-634-8608. 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 ROOFING PANELS Alum., 6, 5. @ 10'x4', 1 @ 10'x18", $600. Call 863-634-8608. SHINGLES, (10) bundles 3- tab. $75 (863)805-0272 Clewiston. WINDOW SILLS- (13 pc)ltal- ian marble, 3/4" x 5" x 36", while, $40 for all (772)971-94/4 BABY BLANKETS, $50 for all or will separate (8631467-8723 PLAYPEN, Eddie Bauer Pack 'n Play wivibration. Dassinel changing able & play center Like new. $80 (863)163-4271 PROM GOWN, F11ul length, baby blue, size 20. Still has tags on it. Paid $400, will sac-, ifice $175. (863)763-3451 STAMP COLLECTION $30 or oestoffer.1863)467-6943 AVON PRODUCT- big oox ol olaer items $50 (863)357-6113 FOOTBALL & BASEBALL CARDS(3-400 Racrin & ; Comic. late 80s early 90s Exc. cond $400 neg. 863)763-8943 MICKEY MANTLE: Is. Home Run Card. Stand & Plaque. $28 will sep (863)467-1484 u^^j^^^^m- Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25, 2006 __ . BAR L-shaped with 2 bar- stools. Wood and leather. 44" high, 22" wide, 7' and 5' lengths. $150 (863)612-9233 BED, Single, Adjustable, Pil- low Top w/remote. Excellent condition. Only used once. $400. (863)675-0514 LaBelle BOOK CASE- Custom built for- mica, w/sliding glass doors. $100. or best offer. (863)697-0217 BOOK SHELF $25 or best of- fer. (863)467-6943 BR SUITE- EthanAllen, pine, 2 chest w/bookshelf, desk, 3 position bed, bunk, trundle, twin $395 (863)675-7664 BR SUITE- Wicker, queen size, headboard, nile stand, chest w/mirror. $250 1863)228-4086 BUNK BED- beautiful, custom made, all in one, w/desk & dresser, solid wood $750 (863)675-7306 CHAIRS, Tub Style, (2) $40. (239)394-7005 CHINA CABINET, Solid wood, 3 shelves, 2-piece. $650 (863)763-8943 COUCH Hide Away Bed, Floral Pattern. $100. (239)394-7005 CURIO CABINET, Glass cas- ing. Good shape. $160 (863)357-0125 DINETTE SET, 7 piece, heavy pine. $400 (863)673-3585 DINETTE SET, Wall Unit, Large Console TV & Recliner. All for $725 will sep. Call Emily @ 863-675-4500 DINING ROOM SET. Entertain- ment cir & Living room set. $650 Will separate (863)673-0476 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, Oak, 4 x 4. $35 (863)228-7204 GLASS TOP TABLE W,4 CHAIRS- brand new. $125 (863)467-5756 HEADBOARD, Queen. Nice shape, light wood in color. $15 (863)467-8723 LIFT CHAIR, electric and bat- tery powered, blue, excellent condillion. $340 (863)357-0125 LIVING ROOM SET, Sola. love seal & chair Hunter green dno ourgandy striped $250 1863.983-5515 OFFICE DESK- IKEA Beech top. Very modern and beautiful to look at. -$125. 863-228-4086 RECLINER COUCH & LOVE- SEAT- w/coflee table, $450 (863)357-1867 SECTIONAL SOFA, Multi Col- ored. $150. (863)946-0749 Sleeper-Sofa- Queen, Castro Convertible & 7-ft couch. . $250. Will separate. LaBelle 239-822-5955 SLEIGH BED- complete, no mattress, $50 (863)675-7105 SOFA, 5 ft. fair condition. $25 (863)675-3032 Table, 6 chairs & China cabi- net $500.239-822-5955 TABLE SET, 3-piece w/2 matching lamps. Brand new. $300 or best offer. (863)983-7510 AUTOMATIC Blue Belguim Browning Baby. Stopped mak- ing in 1968 Asi.ng $400. Firm (863)357-2233 Okeechobee REMINGTON SHOTGUN- 12ga, like new, $400 (863)697-8785 a Em- 062I GAZELLE- Tony Little, top of the line, absolutely brand new, 6 work out CD's $150 (863)228-7204 HARD CORE GYM cable sys- tem, w/weights, flys, down/up bars, legs, nice $300 neg (863)697-2525 HOME GYM- 2 position, Wei-' der Pro 9940 asking $100, Call Mac (863)675-3889 La Belle VENITIAN BLINDS, (5), 29.5" wide, (2) 60" wide. $25 or will separate. (863)763-3901 DIAMOND RING- 1/2 ct, w/surrounding diamonds, $500 (863)675-7105 or (863)673-5023 SWING, 2 seat, with cover. Good condition. $50 (863)675-6556 after 3 p.m. BLOOD PRESSURE MONI- TOR- Digital, Wrist, Brand new. Never been used. $34.99 (863)467-1120 MEDICAL BED- Remote con- trol. Mattress included. $175. (863)675-3665 WHEEL CHAIR, Electric, Like new. Originally Cost $5500, Asking $900. (863)675-0122 LaBelle 55 GAL. STEEL DRUMS- one side open for burning $80 for all will sell separately (863)763-5062 GOODGUYS SPRING NATION- ALS. May 26-28. Alltel Stadi- um-Jacksonville. Rods, customs, & classics thru '72, exhibits, swap meet, en- tertainment & More. Info: (925)838-9876 www.good- guys.com. HIGH GAS PRICES Ten year company. $150 million sales to foreign governments in- cluding China, Peru, and U.S. Military. NEW TO PUB- LIC. Key distributorships available, www.cheapclea- nerfuel.com. (800)914-2939 SNARE DRUM- with stand, asking $50 (863)675-4098 Labelle evenings ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER- Smith Corona display dic- tionary. Like new, $50 (863)763-7989 BLUE EYED WHITE LION HEAD BUNNY- $40 (863)675-4981 LaBelle area CHIHUAHUA- male, CKC reg., 1 yr old, cocoa color, hse broke $350 (863)634-0517 COCKATIELS, 1 male & 1 fe- male. Good for breeding. $80 will separate. (863)634-8118 DOG PENS, (2), Large w/gate. $100 or *m separate Call Rick (239)410-38-14 in La- belle ENGLISH SPRINGER SPAN- IELS blk & white, neutered male, CHOCOLATE LAB, fe- male 5 mros old, $100 ea. POMERANIAN, male, white, 3 yrs old. $250. (863)763-8318/532-0680 JACK RUSSEL PUPS: Parents on premises w/papers. $400. 863-467-7049 JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS PUPPIES. AKC $3.50 each (863)634-4076 MIN-PIN PUPPIES- 8wks old, CKC reg. & they have Health papers. $375. (86363)3-052 or 634-3-69 POMERANIAN PUPPIES, 1 male & 1 female, purebred. $400(863)673-3585 POT BELLY PIG BABIES- 1 air. 575(863)675-49831 aBelle area WEIMARANERS PUPS: AKC. Champ lines. All shots Mom on site. Consdentious Breed- er $700. (772)778-68-49 Get a quick response to any item you may be sell- inn with a classified ad. Aerators 3), Captive Air Tanks 3) Waler Softener 1) Jacuzzi pump 11 above ground pumps 2). 1000. (23i9.246-3549 Double Sink, Stainless steel, 33" x 22", w/all hardware, noses & garbage disposal 1,456. nep i860i763-6216 ABOVE GROUND POOL- 24FT Round, all equipment includ- ed, good cond, $200 (772)778-6849 TV, 19", color, no remote. $25 (863)675-3032 RR^I^I- 8-15ft LITTLE GIANT A FRAME LADDER- $800 (863)234-1230 BISCUIT SYSTEM- Sears Craftsman, router, 1.5HP, $50 or best offer (863)697-2525 CHAINSAWS (2) & STRING TRIMMERS (6) Weedeaters. Need work. $75 for all. (863)763-6629 GENERATOR, Coleman, Pow- er Mate Maxa 3000, on cart, will demonstrate. $225 (863)763-7584 HOBART STICK WELDER- AC/DC, asking $500 (863)697-8785 MAC TOOLBOX- Economizer 4000, asking $800 or best offer (863)634-0856 SAW- Craftsman 10" com- pound radial. On table stand. $200. 863-447-5649 or 772-713-6822 SHOP VAC- Sears, heavy duty, 12 gal, with attachments, 4 HP, wet/dry, exc cond $30 (863)675-2596 TABLE SAWS, (2) Craftsman, 10", w/extensions & extra blades. $199 for both. (863)763-6629 TOOL COMBO KIT: All cord- less, Meter Saw, Circular Saw, Reciprocating Saw, light & 2 drills. $250 (239)246-3549 NASCAR RACING WHEEL & PEDALS- computerized for Windows 95 or dos. $25 neg (239)657-43.48 NEW COIN COLLECTOR want- ing to add to my collection. Please call to sell coins & paper money 239-693-4891 WANTED: Small/Older Model, Diesel Tractor w/front end loader. Needed work okay. (863)763-2053 READING A NEWSPAPER... makes you a more informed and Interesting person. No wonder newspaper readers are more successfully APPA. GELDING- wh./leopard spot, 12yo, easy keeper, good feet, blood ground manners 1 200 (8631357.1024 HORSE TRAILER- Older moo- el, 2 horse New Iloor $650 (863)357-1976b OLD SORREL GELDING, 2 -yrs., very gentle, no bad hab- its, saddle & bridle broke, a I shots. $1000 (863)673-0065 OLD SORREL MARE. 8 yrs very gentle, good lor any rider trailers well, all vaccinations $1200 (863)673-0065 PALOMINO- 5 yrs, 153 hano, Barn & pastured, Hol a. be- ginner horse. $1800 863)357-1945 Evenings 34 TON LOG SPLITTER, 100.l. TroyBilt Tiller rPnp $600 Lesco SS Pro Fertilizer spreader $200, (2) Red Max Trimmers $95 eajir (2) Echo Slick Edgers $75 eacn. 1 Red Max Back Pack Blower i200JU, Black Max 80 gal 220 Air Compressor S.525 Miller ac/dc 220 amp 220 V. elec Stick Welder $200. Triple lawn trailer racks$50 (8631234-1230 INT'L HARVESTER CUB CA- DET #107, w/mower deck. antique, exc. conad, $595 (863)467-6696 RIDING MOWER, MURRAY, 42" Cut., 17.5 hp. Only 1 year old. 6 spd. $700 or best offer. (863)635-2976 Frostproof. ROTOVATOR- 6hp, Troy- Biltelec start, runs excellent, $350 (863)763-9020 or i863)J6;1'-1973 Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales every Mon. 12pm & every Tues.11am.763-3127 Rentals CITIRENNTI Apartments 905 Business Places 910 Comm-rcial Property 915 Condos' Townhouses Rent920 Farm Property - Rent 925 House Rent 930 Land Rent 935 Resort Property - Rent 945 Roommate 950 Rooms to Rent 955 Storage Space - Rent 960 For Rent: 2/1, w/laundry room, in town, $750 mo. Call Home & Ranch Real Es- tate. (863)612-0000 LaBelle, 2BR/1 BA Located on Okeechobee River. Gated property. Completely furnished w/washer & dryer. Patio & dock. 1 yr. lease. No children Sor pets please. Non-smoking env. $1000/mo.,1st& last required. 239-337-7514 Industrial Space for Lease 1080 Commerce Dr. Labelle 4000sf shop w/48v power & 2T hoist, plus 2500sf fence d yard, 750sf Office. $2975/mo. (239)822-5955 Earn some extra cash. Sell your used Items in the classified IMMOKALEE, 2BR/2BA, Fur- nished, washer/dryer. Includes cable. $1300/month plus deposit. (239)503-4656 Houses -Rent 093 Pioneer Plantation, looking for peace and quiet? 3BR/2BA home situated on approx. 5 ac. Screened porch, and open deck. New paint and tile floors. Large workshop and private pond. $900/m. Call Eric at Century 21 Sunbelt Realty, Inc. 863/675-1616 LABELLE, 1BR Cottage, fully furnished, located at 81 Oak St. $800/mo. includes some utilities. Call (863)517-1000. LABELLE- 3/2, nice duplex, w/den/ofc area, new paint, huge closets, many extras, non smoking, no pets, $950/mo (863)675-3251 or (863)517-1708 rs701@swfla@rr.com LAZY T RANCH: 3 Bdrm., $1500 dep. & $150 weekly. No dogs. (863)675-1614 LaBelle- 5 Acres- corner lot, Crescent Ave SW & Fay St. (305)812-2008 HOUSE SHARE IN LAKEPORT 2BR/1BA, Single female pref., No kids. $561/mo. Util. incl. Ref. req. 863-946-0371 Okee. Stoage pac Agriculture Christmas Trees 745 Farm Equipment 805 Farm Feed'Products 810 Farm Miscellaneous 815 Farm Produce 820 Farm Services Offered 825 Farm Supplies/ Services Wanted 830 Fertilizer 835 Horses 840 Landscaping Supplies 8-45 Lawn & Garden 850 Livestock 855 Poultry/Supplies 860 Seeds/Plants/ Flowers 865 BANK FORECLOSURES! Homes Irom $10,000' 1-3 bedroom available! HUD, Re- pos, REO, etc. These homes must sell! For listings call (800)425-1620 ext.4237. Country Village, completely remodeled, IBR/IBA, 1g. ful- ly enl. Fla. rm.. many fruil -.-trees in yard, Must See' Price Just Reduced. (863)675-0188 FROSTPROOF: Acre 2 Bdrm House @ 36 Murray Lane Casn Sale Only $42,000. (863)635-9458 LaBelle FOR SALE BY O NER SCounlry Village 2br, Iba, 1863)673-1653 MUSE Country living at Its best! 5 acres of tall pines, large oaks, wildlife of all kinds, seen from your morn- ing room in your 2100 sq ft, 3 BR, 2 BA manufactured home w/4 wrap around porches + detached over- sized 2 car garage w/work- shop & carport, 12 x 12 pump house w/storage along w/a stocked bass pond. Call (863)675-7708. $485,000. 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/ZBA A-ppraised $675,000 Quick Sale Price $629,000 Owner financing, Will trade for acreage. 305-481-1316 or 863-234-1814. Lan a le I4 By Owner, 20+ acres in Muse on Fernwood Lane, $25k per acre. Call for details (863)612-0010 FL LAND BARGAINS. Opportu- nities to own your own farm, ranch woodland or lakefront homestead. Old Florida at its best! Still affordable! Call (866)352-2249 or www.fllandbargains.com. If you like peace and quiet, this is the place for you, 7.08 acres of cleared land with scattered oak and cabbage trees. 3 miles north of LaBelle. $283,200 (863)673-8976 days, (863)675-5869 nights. 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 mi. west of town Off Hwy 80 on Phillips Rd. 226.30'w x385'd $155,000. neg. (954)817-1112 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 at 5030 Peachtree Ave. $39,500 (239)246-6192 LaBelle Double Lot w/Mobile Home. 863-599-0441 Need a few more bucks to purchase something deer? Pick up some extra bucks when you sell your used Items in the classifelds. FORT KNOX SELF STORAGE New Ig. units avail., air conditioned & non-air, each unit alarmed, area fenced& well lighted, space for boats, trailers, RV & trucks. Manager on- site, 1025 Commerce Dr., LaBelle. 863-675-1025. LABELLE RENT-A-SPACE -- Cowboy Way & Kennedy Blvd. 5'x10' $42.80 mo.incl. la 8'<10' $53.50 mo. incl. lax tO'xlO' $58.85 mo mncl lax 8'x20'20" $85.60 mo incl. tax 24 hr access $25 -elurnabie key deposil. 863-675-2392. Real Estate Business Places - Sale 1005 Commercial Property Sale 1010 Condos/ Townhouses Sale1015 Forms Sale 1020 Houses -.Sale 1025 Hunting Property1r030 Investment Property Sale 1035 Land Sale 1040 Lots Sale 1045 Open House 1050 Out of State , Property- Sale. 1055 Property Inspection1060 Real Estate Wanted 1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 ASHEVILLE, NC AREA HOME- SITES Sneak preview of Phase II on now. Just 25 miles trom Asheville Over 4 miles of crystal clear river- Ironl Incredible mountain views. 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New, Pre-Construction Golf Community-Coastal Geor- gia. Large lots w/ deepwater, marsh-, golf, nature views. Gated, Golf, Fitness Center, Tennis, Trails, Oak Park, Docks. $70K's-$300K. (877)266-7376. www.coop- erspoint.com. North Carolina 10 acre Gated Equestrian Community with riding trails. Never before of- fered with 20% pre-develop- ment discounts. 90% financing call (828)312-1263 / (828)312-3765 NORTH GEORGIA New Homes in a Gated Mountain Com- munity nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians. Golf, Tennis, Lake, Pools. For info .(678)232-8415 or www.benttreegeorgia.com. Owner's Liquidation Sale by Sealed Bid New homes and acreage homesites in the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA. Sold "AS IS", 30-day close. Restrictive Covenant Com- munity. Deadline May 27th. For details (800)420-2278 or visit www.Stoneridge- bentmtn.com. TENNESSEE/KENTUCKY LAKEFRONT Private lake- front or view retreats. Rolling hills, mild climate. 1 to over 40 acre sites from $40K. On the border 90 min to Nash- ville. Phase II selling now! Owner (866)339-4966. TN- Swan Ridge Lake Resort on Dale Hollow Lake, a pri- vate, gated community. En- joy the best of both worlds... Lake-View and Mountain- View Homesites. (931)243-4871 www.swan- rdgedevelopment.com. VA MOUNTAINS 5 acres with frontage on very large pris- tine creek, very private, ex- cellent fishing, canoeing, good access, near New Riv- er Trail State Park, $39,500. Owner (866)789-8535 www.mountainsofVA.com. Western New Mexico Private 74 Acre Ranch $129,990 Mt. views, trees, rolling hills, pastureland, wildlife, borders BLM. Picturesque homesite at 6,700' elevation. Horse- back riding, hiking, hunting. Perfect family ranch, elec- tricity. 100% financing. NALC (866)365-2825 MobileHomes i Moble Home-.Lots '2005 Mobile Home Parts 2010 Mobile Homes Rsent215 Mobile Homes Stlq. 20 NORTH LaBelle: Mobile Home Space lor rent Year must be at least 1996 or Newer. Size 12.40 or Larger (Larger preferred)., includes waler, electric hook- up & garbage removal. $200 mo. (18631675-2968 LaBelle, 3 BR, 1 Ba, Fenced, No pets. $200 wk. w/lsr, last wk's & sec. Muse ave real's & credit check. (863)675-010 -onbil He Sale 202 Casa Manulacturada, 3/2 Ba- nos, en acre de propedad list para ser occupada. Fl- nanciamiento disponible. Llamee al (863)675-8888 Casa Manufacturada, 4/2 BaL nos, localizada en una seuva area eniae immoKalee y La- Belie. .5 acre Liamee 1863)675-8888 Casa Manufactureada, 3/2 Banos, list para ser occu- pada con /2 acre de propa- dad paquele complelo. Llameeal (863)675-8888 LaBelle, '80, 24x56, 3br, 2ba In Great shape. New Kit. cabinets & floor.$10,000 (863)675-4061 Manufactured Mobile Home, 3/2 Bath, located In LaBelle. Financing Available, all (863)675-8888 Manufactured Mobile Home, 3/2 Bath, with /2 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 bans, localizada en Moore Haven, lister para ser occu- pada. Ltamee para mas in- formacion. (863)675-8888 Ext.0000 MOBILE HOME, 3/2 Bath, lo- cated in Moore Haven, Fi- nancing Available for Pkg. Deal. Call (863)675-8888 PALM HARBOR HOMES Fac- tory Model Center LARGEST in Americal Modular and Manufactured LIQUIDATION SALE! Call for FREE Color Brochures! (800)622-2832 Recreation I R i11111i i CAROLINA SKIFF- '01, 17', Excellent cond. Includes trailer, 70hp Suzuki 4 stroke motor. $5900 neg. 863-634-2342 JAVELIN- 17', 150 hp Mercury motor. Trailer included. $4500. or best offer. (863)983-9908 PROJECT BOAT, Mustang 24' with metal cradle It sits on. Need to move, its in the way. $500 neg. (863)612-9233 Sea Ox, 20', c/c, fish finder, 175 Suzuki, w/trlr., good cond., $5700 or best offer. (302)875-5511 TRAVEL TRAILER, 1977 28', no a/c, fair condition, $650. Call 863-357-2988. Buying a car? Look in the classifleds. Selling a car? Look in the classi- fleds. Reading a newspaper helps you understand the world around you. No wonder newspaper readers are more suc- cessful people CALOOSA MOBILE HOMES 21/ acres on Case Road with New 2006 4 Bdrm 3 Bath, 2,255 sq. ft; energy saver w/ 2"x6" sidewalls, beautiful inside & out w/lots of special touches. Fenced and landscaped, $249,900. Crescent Acres- 2 locations; New Home & Land, 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath $62,500. or 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, $59,900. Felda Palm Harbor- 28'x72' 4br, 2ba includes developed lot $105,900. Call 863-675-4300 SUZUKI 3-WHEELER, 1983. w/reverse Runs great. $550 (863)763-3451 WOODS JEEP, 4wa, auto., runs good. $1500 (863)467-9298 Automobiles Aut4. antes b : :4010 Clatfsslela r -.:..4015 ConmnrcfTrucks 4020 E~m a -. 4025 Fr :Cars 4030 Fa'heeal Drive 4035 Heavy Duty Trucks 4040 ParIs Repairs. 4045 Pickup Trucks 4050 Sport Utipty 4055 Ufto T.rall.e. 4060W V 4070' a *, aB ll $500 Police Impounds. Cars Irom $500! 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 CAVALIER, '96 Auto- matic, V6, 2.4L, 2dr, green, CD, ac, $1250. Call (239) 657-4348. CHEVY MALIBU '97, Runs good, needs some work. Ask- ing $800 or best offer. (863)261-1968 CHRY. NEW YORKER- '87- i good on gas, clean, must be seenll 3602 SE 23rd Ave $2495 (863)763-5987 FLEETWOOD '92-2dr, SW edi- tion, new starter, brakes & headliner. Runs, looks great. $2400 neg. (772)284-1194 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '91 - V6, auto, good shape, needs transmission, $300. Call (239) 657-4348. Sale"obile Home Mobile Hom BEDLINER for full size Ford Pick up Truck. evei $100 or bestoiler (863)763-6747 BUGGY PARTS, 4spd. 1rans new 12 1/2 1 slep-in Irjme 4 tires wint rims, 38.12 5e15. $1000 neg (8631673-1501 CHEVY CAVALIER RIMS, 1.4) and winston, winner ges thres P215/60R/14, asking $150 (863)261-1968 MIRRORS: Set, Slock. Eleimc w/delrost. For 2004- Dodge Truck $100 (772)201-5689 POSI DIFF 8.5" GM $150 oc best oiler Call 18631467-8856 RIMS For S-o10 rurk. 18" 7 1!2" brand new. never on truck., asking $700 (863)697-3865 TIRES (5) 17". Michelin, Heavy Duty. for Dodge 2004 8 lug wheels Less Ihan 20K .600 (772)201-5689 TONNEAU COVER, Fiberglass, fits 2001-03 F150 Super Crew. Asking $450 neg. (863)763-2666 TRANSMISSION Reruill 7004.R $300 or Des i oner r CaII( 863.1467.8-56 TRANSMISSION, Heavy Duty, Dbl. Clutch, 10 spd. Spicer. Recently rebuilt. Only $850. (863)673-5852/612-5413 VOLVO GLE 740 85- 1 ody good, engine needs wiring, parts only $300 firm (863)467-8041 CHEVY 3500 1990, 1 Ton, Crew Cab, 8 Ft Uliliy Bed, new paint & clean. $4750. (239)246-3549 FORD F150 '94, Bedliner, tool- box, new tires, tow package. Runs great, very clean. $4500 or best offer. (863)885-2445 FORD F250 '91, With Reading utility bed. Rebuilt motor, as is. $3500 neg. (863)674-0416 Ill 5TH WHEEL PLATE- for pick- up truck, $125 (863)467-1032 SEA-DOO BOMADIER, Runs great, new trailer. $1000. (772)342-7304 . AIRBOAT GRASS RAKE, fits round nose fiberglass hull, (Combee, big 0, etc.), $25. (863)467-6696 BOAT TRAILER, Double axle with title.$200 (239)410-3784 BMW K75 RT'92- 70K miles, paOi $3500 asking $2500 firm (863)634-9620 Okee area HONDA SHADOW V4 500'85- runs, needs work, $600 or best offer, clear title (863)612-0090 (239)810-0022 SUZUKI 85L '04- 10rs, like new, $2000 (863)634-0856 Spora Ve i AiTiis 3035~fi^^ FORD BRONCO, '93, engine tr: uble i.3i11 as is. 3.'.675-b'..9 or 863-599-. 68 JEEP 95, 4 yl, 5 speed o ' lift kit, custom bumpers. 8,000 pound wench, tow bar, 38.5.12 5 swamper bugger' 488 gears TnIs Jeep will uO anywhere Asking l,7500 18631763-3221 DUAL AXLE TRAILER- 14X7, 4FT si ds,. a13l ile riip. e.- li i na3vv duly -ier rjea 'i 1.1 ,l0 lbt.;l234-1l230 EQUIPMENT TRAILER 20 - ramps, toolbox, goose neck, 2 axles $2200 or best offer (863)697-9704 SINGLE AXLE TRLR- win .a M , S 1131 be i ruck Oidy on 1i nand win n ? 5.'16 tjll $700 neg 8.3169y7-9704 TRAILER, For motorcycle or 4 wheeler, lowrider. $300 (863)467-0981., CHEVY VAN' 87- cold air, new 1..9. $790 196 1.0b'- " :i (86316;J0,83 DODGE CARAVAN '9- EI.el len l u( ndilo, n '0 .. (863)605-3831 DODGE CARGO VAN-'92, 3/4 ton, White, Runs well.: $1200. 561-798-1 % r or 561-969-1660 FORD AEROSTAR '94. needs';'' rocker panels, t.i500 (863)605-3831 Ford Hightop Van, '89, V8, sofa bed, tow pkg., 178k miles, $2000. LaBelle Area. (863)675-4970 Iv. msg. Earn some extra cash. Sell your used items in the classifleds NEONS'96- (2) $800 FOR, BOTH (863)983-9908 ' OLDS INTRIGUE GLS- '2000, Low mi, Leather, Loaded. All power, Prem. wheels, Spoil- er$9000.(863)697-2906 TIRES (2) 4 Lug for Ford Fo- cus 2003 w/rims. $50. for both. (863)675-6738 AUTO WANTED: Looking io buy Antique Cjr / Convertble / Truck Please s ll (954)561-2776 . CHEVY HJ FLEETLINE SPE- CIAL, 1950, 216.5 6 cyl., 2 dr. sedan, 3 spd. column; $10,000 neg 18631-67t625 -I FORD F350 DUMP TRUCK, '80, $2500 or best offer. 863-234-3470 -UmuWe Drive 4035 Do-It-Yourself Ideas .. A. 5.. . J.0a .3-' I,' Cross Stitch Puppies This collection of adorable designs in counted cross stitch is a great way to enjoy a whole kennel full of puppies. "An Encyclopedia of Puppies," a 17-page guidebook, features 32 popular AKC breeds perfect for embellishing almost anything made of fabric. Add a cheerful touch to an article of clothing or sur- prise the dog lover in your life with a picture of that special puppy. The book includes full-size charts with color keys, a guide to the stitches and more. Cross Stitch Puppies (No. AN3734) ... $6.95 Also available: Puppy Love Cross Stitch guidebook (No. AN3663)... $4.95 Please add $4.00 s&h To order, circle item(s), Please be sure to clip & send w/ check to: include your name, U-Bild Features address and the name of 15241 Stagg St. this newspaper. Allow Van Nuys, CA 91405 1-2 weeks for delivery. Or call (800) 82-U-BILD Money Back Guarantee m--- ll--- U- -2ni, MA,.fnmnhilac' AnnrTM~ir-kiinL mrkq Aftfifll Port LaBelle Lot. .25 acie in growing area, close to schools. 546.000 neg. Call Chns 863i673-5071 WEST OF LABELLE: Of 80 Nice 1,4 acre home sile. Clioe to F Myers & Lenigh w/Alva adOress. 38,888 By Owner.(239)699-7405 North Carolina Gated Lake- tronl Community 1.5 acres plus, 90 miles o shoreline. Never before oltered *win 20% pre-development dis- counl. 90',.. linancmg Call 1800)709-5253. Ou fS tate FORD BRONCO, '94, 4x4, blue, exc. cond., $3300. 863-234-3470 'a -sRe air FORD F150 '97- V8, new mo- tor/trans, 7" lift, 35" tires, step bars, lights, brush guard, chip, exhaust, rear springs, sound system, tool box, tinted. Great condition $9500 neg. (772)409-31,82 FORD F150 XLT, '89, 2wd,. new tires, clutch, great shape, $2500., (863)635-1144 : FORD F150 XLT '91- runs & looks good; new tires & brakes, AC, tool box, long bed, $2500 (863)467-7838 FORD RANGER XLP 88, 5sp, runs & looks good; $1700. (863)763-6747. MITSUBISHI P/U "88" Partition or Whole with title; Clean. Needs head job All ihere, $600 Firm. it8,1805.87 89 TOOL BOX- dl3mnuid pljlr good shape, silver, $50 (863)467-7295 TOYOTA '88, 4X4, Flat bed, 4 cyl., 5 spd., good work or play irui(5 571 $950 neg. TOYOTA PU 88- 4,A. 5 PD with air, $2500 (863)632-9166 TRUCK BED- '95, F350, Dual wheel. Excellent shape. 1.500. i:r tbeil ofier 186312bl-4,81 20 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, May 25, 2006 : '. '. Ip :. ':1 T;IJr~ 2. LB IA A special TH YOU to the men & women of our Armed Forces, their family es , & their oved on es , for al that sacrificed to protect our freedom & the freedom of others. We will be closed Memoria Day, a day that should be spent j honoring th brave people. ese Our thoughts & prayers go to those harm's way, & to all who have fought t< protect our great nation & our way of , "' .. I +~i,.~ c, ''' ''' d ; ~II : .~-7~: -~.''18; ''' "' ...;. . ;:Z~ ,k-~i~ ,ri ;e~ ; i '' '' '`'' Ua;t! r: ife. HAMPTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP J HEINSD RY COUNTY'S ONL YI 5-STAR -lLL C:HRIYSLE R-DODGE-JEEP DE ALER I iCHRYSLERI It really does make a di erence! ; "" (863) 983-4600 202 W. Sugarland Hwy. Toll Free 1-888-200-1703 * - I Is l4- ,,/' /. : .. . .. 4.... ^ ' if?,c *: .- .'* : *'. ,.*. * j. t in I h :,3~r :: i |