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Gun club closing Teen esw Page 4 Page Delivering Western Hendry County's News Sincex^. . , i~ .ir VLM84N ME2TU Du60 34 3 I 8 I At A Glance CHIP works for better roads Emergency funds delayed The Agriculture & Labor Program, Inc. of Winter Haven -has had a delay in funding from .DCA for the LIHEAP emergency assistance program for utility bills. Funds may be available late in July. Persons' in need of this service need to verify the emergency situation and inc.-ome Please call (863) 675- 5356 for availability after Jul1 10 Firefighter 1 certification offered Begins Tuesday, July 25, t_-9 p.m. LaBelle Fire Department Training Room. A 160-hour Firefighter I class will begin this summer It will meet Tuesday and Thursday\ evenings 6-9 p.m. and Satur- days 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for 15 weeks. The details and require- ments for enrollment can be obtained by calling D%\ayne Pratt at the Fire Depariiment I: Cindy Miller at Edison Co-lltge (674-0408). Enrollment is limi- ed to 20 participants. If you need to acquire this training for your current posi- tion or if you are interested in pursuing a career in fire serxc- es. this Firelighter I certification is the first step. Donate blood July 13 :.-.- Fhae '-LaBelle' Communin blood drive will be Thursday, 'Jul 13, from noon till 7 p.m Youu muts be 17 years of age or older to donate blood rNote Donors must no,\ proi\ ide photo identification bel ie tihe\ can donate blood. The LaBelle city elect in \ ll be July 18. Early voting \\ill be available from weekdia\ s July .3-15 from 8 :30 am ', p.n and Saturdays, July anrd 15 during those hours ',iu ma\ / also request an absentee ballot by calling 675-5230. Absentee ballots will be a u:lcpted through July 14. Women get a new roof Thanks to the generosity of folks in LaBelle and set\eral other towns, Doroth, and Patri- cia Riddle are getting iheir nek roof. The women, both dis- abled, have been struggling to fix their roof since Hurircant Wilma came through last eaJ. 'They have no insurance anri were turned down by FE MA The women greatly appreci- ate the generosity. The account remains open, i-:.\ eei. because the women still have other needs. Any donations will be put ,to good use. The Dorothy Riddle Benefit Fund is open at Olde Cypress Bank. Help make shelter a reality The Homeless Coalition is seeking donations to build the first homeless shelter in Hendry County. The small shelter will be located next to Freedom Fel- lowship Ministries on SR 29N. If you would like to help with a donation, please make checks payable to Freedom Fellowship Ministries, c/o United Way House, 117 Fort Thompson Ave., LaBelle, FL 33935. Index Classifieds ...... .18-20 Editorial ............ .4 Speak Out .......... .4 Social News ......... .5 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. SI16510 00019 1i a 1 6 510 0 0 01 9 By Kristin Hunter The Citizens Highway Initiative Program, also known as (CHIP), is a rural county citizens' group concerned with taking an initia- tive towards better transportation. It fosters such projects as building better roads and bridges by increasing the attention.and focus throughout the city and county. It 'qualifies as a Section 501(c) (4) organization, meaning that it is' tax exempt but donors cannot deduct contributions to CHIP. CHIP would like to hold an open city meeting in September at the civic center to inform the pub- lic of the needs of the community and talk about problems and pos-. sible solutions. Currently the main concern of CHIP is to build a better bridge in town on SR29. This is not only a city concern but should also con- cern those who may need to come through LaBelle in the case of a hurricane. Those to our south should be especially c,:.rncerned because,'as of iight novi, LaBelle would experience serious hurri- Fireworks: Oohh. Ahhl cane evacuation bottle necks. Glades County residents also have a stake in working toward getting a new bridge. CHIP is also concerned with the general Level of Service (LOS) on roads. Road LOS's are listed A, B; C, D, E. According to Shane Parker, County Engineer, "these letters refer to the different levels of service of a roadway. They describe the driving conditions. For example, a road that has an LOS of A r-presenlts free flow moving traffic; drivers ha\ e the freedom to maneuver and the driver has an excellent comfort level. A road that has an LOS of D represents high density, but stable flow. Speed and freedom to' maneuver are severely restricted, and the driver experiences a gen- erally poor level of comfort and convenience. Basically, as the LOS goes from A to E the freedom of the driver to maneuver and his comfort level decreases on the roadway; how- ever, the capacity ot the roadway ' increases. The number of vehicles. that the roadway can handle will be increased. C traffic is ideal for urban areas. According to Mr. Parker, D traffic is ideal for LaBelle. Right now the roads in LaBelle are at a B or C. Locally; state roads are a B and non-state roads are a C," he said. According to Larry T. Hall, CHIP President, "some Lee Coun- ty roads are currently rated F dur- ing peak times.". According to the mission state- See Initiative Page 2 Program will build leaders Leadership Hendry & Glades Counties is a new and.exciting leadership program designed to prepare potential leaders to meet the challenges facing SHendry and Glades Counties and to provide current leaders an exciting learning opportuni- ty. Participants will explore crit- ical issues and discover price- less resources through a series Sof seminars and related. activi- ties. Interaction with key, deci- sion makers, experts, commu- nity leaders:and representatives to local government assists par- licipants in better understand- Sing the forces that impact their business, community and daily " lives." '* i Leadership Hendry & Glades Counties believes the coopera- tive effort of well-informed citi- zens is the key to preserving and enhancing the quality of life 0. S Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant if you ask this little sweetheart to spell her name, she'll give you a little rhyme: "A-D-E- L-I-N-E Adeline is sweet as can be!" Perched on daddy's shoulders, four-year-old Ade- line Doggett had the best seat in the house for LaBelle's Fourth of July fireworks. That's her proud dad, Don, providing the seating arrangements. WWII pilot lives 'on the edge' By Patty Brant In 1930, the Great Depression was on, aviation was very much a "frontier" style occupation and Al Fox was just 14 years old. Now 90, you bet Al can tell you some stories. Like learning to fly in a home- made craft designed and built by his older brothers using plans from a Modern Mechanic maga- zine. Al was the youngest, skinny and just 100 pounds, so he was "elected" to take the thing up in the air. The boys dragged their creation behind a Model T Ford till it finally went airborne and Al took over sort of. The steering mechanism wasn't much so he was really at the mercy of the air currents. Of course, he had no idea how to land the thing, but the problem was solved when he slammed into the top of a tree. Fortunately, the mishap did no permanent damage. The experi- ence just energized the boys and they added a motorcycle engine to the contraption. Al's older siblings eight of them came from Canada with their parents in a freight car. Their father, was from England, their mother Canadian. Al was born in Oregon, their ninth child. He was bitten early by the fly- ing bug, and the fever has never gone away. He still occasionally flies his Aeronica, which he keeps at LaBelle Airport. Al was one of what were called "bootleg" flyers for a while - that is, without a pilot's license. In 1936 he decided to get his commercial pilot's license and went to Portland, Oregon, to take the test. His final test was to pick up and fly passengers off a beach. He then bought a two- seater Nicholas and Beasley plane and went into business, ferrying passengers and photog- raphers over the Grand Cooley Dam, putting himself through college. He also trained other pilots. By 1939 World War II was rag- ing in Europe. Canada, still a Dominion of Great Britain, was sending pilots to England to bol- ster the British defense. Al, mar- ried by now with one son, went to Toronto to train on military air- craft:- T-6 and BT13s in 1940-41. For a time he trained other pilots, as well. One of 1,500 American pilots in the Canadian military, Al was "bought" back by the US to jump start its own military after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor; that is, the US reimbursed Canada for their training. As a first lieutenant, Al was assigned to a gunnery school fly- ing Lockheed B34s at Panama City, where he hauled bom- bardiers up for training and towed.targets for live shooting practice. The bullets were color coded so they could tell who had hit the target. He was flying B54s and T6s. He and a crew of nine then trained on B24s at Las Vegas. ' When he was finally ordered overseas, he went to the factory See Pilot -Page 2 ,that Hendry & Glades Counties residents enjoy. The Leadership Program is designed to be interactive in a seminar formal. 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 22006 with an orientation "kick-off" dinner'the program \\ill consist of one day a month (excluding December 2006) for six inlorm- ative education days. A June recognition and graduation din- ner will conclude the first "Pio- neer Class" leadership e\ ent. Participants of the program \\'ill experience such topic. as judicial, business and agri-busi- hess, growth management, health and education, civic and See Leadership -Page 2 The United Way surpasses goal Hilliard Brothers of Florida has helped push United Way of Hendry and Glades counties over goal again: this year. Paul Martin, Regional General Man- ager (for the North and East Regions) for the Bonita Bay Group, and Chairman of the 2005-06 United .Way of Hendry/Glades Counties cam-. paign, is pleased to announce that the 2005-2006 Campaign has been a great success and has exceeded this year's fundraising goal of $162,000. That is $12,000 more than was raised in last year's campaign and an 8 percent increase. Last month Hilliard Brothers wrapped up its employee cam- paign and contributed over $33,000.to United Way. The other top contributors to this year's campaign include: The Hendry County School District, The Bonita Bay Group, The Landon Companies, Pavese Law Firm, Lykes Brothers, Hendry County Health Depart- ment,_ Senior Connections of Southwest Florida, Child Care of Southwest Florida, Hendry Glades Behavioral Health Cen- ter, Hendry County Tax Collec- tor, Glades School District, Johnson Engineering and LaBelle Post office. The network of agencies funded by United Way improve the quality of life for everyone See Goal Page 2 IHbt !Li .' .: ... __ Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant Al Fox points out the model of a B24 like he flew in WWII. He has models of'all the planashee flew hanging in his home. ;~i~B8~s~~ss~~$t~9g~gi~ii~$l~-~ii~i*uiir P :5( ii 2 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6; 2006 Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant Exotic and unique shells like this one are "commonplace" in Al Fox's collection. Pilot Continued From Page 1 to pick up his bomber, which he christened the "Lady Eve," after his wife. He recalls that she was a good sport about it when he had a pin-up girl painted on the side. He went from Labrador, to Greenland and finally made it to England, as part of the 448th Squadron, 8th Air Force near Nor- wich. He served in England at the same time Lt. "Hank" Mills, a WWII fighter pilot recently profiled in the Caloosa Belle, although they never met. The "Lady Eve" was sent for modifications and he never got her back. He learned later from another serviceman, as they returned by boat from over- seas, that the Lady Eve had crashed. The other man even had a picture of Al's beloved "Lady Eve," proving itwas, the same plane. After 35 combat missions, Al was rotated home. Originally, air crews only had to fly 25 combat missions before they could go home. Flying with no protection, Allied forces lost 55 percent of their bombers, Al recalls. When fighters, like the one Maj. Mills -flew, were assigned to protect the bombers, missions became "safer," -at least they lost fewer planes and the number of missions crews had to fly increased to 35. Al said he flew two short mis- sions on D-Day. He said most of his targets were in Germany, although he said some were in France. Al has many vivid memories of his service. He recalls how smoke bombs were used to mark US troop placements.r Once, when the wind shifted, a whole squad dropped bombs on Canadian troops and the system was soon changed. Al recalls one time when his deputy lead was flying just five feet off his wingtip. A German fighter came up on his deputy head on and fired. Al could see his buddy's cockpit fill up with blue smoke and watched him drop back. Al moved down with him and saw three parachutes dot the sky. "I saw it all as plain as can be," he remembers. In all, he said he lost seven or eight planes from his squadron during the war. Another harrowing experience was flying a B24 that had not dropped all its bombs. He kept moving away from anti-aircraft fire, but couldn't duck all the hits. There are good times, too, of course, even in the worst situa- tions. He recalls taking leaves in London, pulling pranks on his bud- dies, going to the officers club and dances at the base. Al was ordered home right before the Battle of the Bulge, the German's final push for victory, in December 1944. After returning from England, he was sent to California and on to Guam to a B24 squadron staging area. He even flew in a P51 Mus- tang fighter squad for a while. For- tunately, the war only lasted a short while after that, but he remained in Japan after its surrender. He was joined by Eve and his young son. They were one of the first service families to come to Japan. Al han- dled base operations for a year at Johnson Air Force Base. Later he flew refueling tankers for nine years, pioneering refueling B52s while in flight. He flew a KC97 tanker out of Green Bay, Labrador. Back in the US, he retired from the military after 20 years starting out in the Army Air Corps and end- ing in the Air Force after it became its own branch of the service. He was in Bermuda for the last three years of his enlistment. There he became involved in sailing, even winning a racing trophy. In 1962, upon his retirement, he and Eve sailed to Miami, where they picked up a Mercedes he pur- chased from Germany and shipped home for $1,800. Over the years, he and Eve sailed around the world the equiva- lent of three times. They sailed a 45' boat to the South Pacific through the Panama Canal to Fiji and Alas- ka with friends, plotting their course as they went and keeping in touch with the world with a ham radio. They supplemented their diet and needs by trading clothes Eve bought in Miami with natives for lobster and other items throughout the South Pacific.- Sailing turned out to provide another whole array of adventures. Once they were held under house arrest'over some paperwork diffi- culty. The captain of Chinese boat knew the locals wanted a bribe and gave Al a $100 check. On their third trip "around the world," they sailed up the Missis- sippi to the Great Lakes and New York. They had a bigger boat built in Taiwan and went, to pick it up. While on this trip, Eve took sick on the boat and'sadly passed away before Al could get her to the help she needed. One of the most interesting episodes in Al's life was finding a completely unheard of seashell off the Suez Canal. It's been registered in Italy and was given his name. He has several samples in a bank vault because they are so rare, but keeps a photo of his unique find in the house. He also has entire rooms filled with shelves of artifacts and keep- sakes from Indonesia, Japan and around the world. At 90, Al has slowed down some, but he's still "living on the edge." Last August he crashed an airplane for the first time in his life - atlImmokalee Airport. He made a good landing in his Aeronautica, but flipped when his landing gear hit some water. Al broke several vertebrae in his neck, but came back looking hearty as ever. So, how did this World War II pilot and world sailor get to LaBelle? While the war was still going on, he bought a peninsula on the Caloosahatchee River close to Fort Myers. The couple never lived there but they planted bam- boo and ficus, and put up a sea- wall, living on their 33' sailboat docked there. They sold the prop- erty but he eventually returned to the river and made his home here. Be prepared if a HURRICANE STRIKES. Avoid the hurriedness of a hurricane by preparing now! 1, 1 mI .. ,'1" i 1'. a strvivabl kit. Stock plywood to board up windows. If a hurricane hits, you ail count on me, your Slate Fann Agent, to be tlere for you. See me today! DiPofi Ins Agcy Inc Rena DIofi, Agent Labelle, FL 33975 Bus: 863-675-1880 rena.dipofi.c84a@statefan.com LKE A GOOD NEIGIMHBOR l STATE FARM IS THERE* ; IlrlT Providing Insurance and Financial Services stFailam.ons. | ? "1J ',. F |,,,, || ,., ;,, ,,, ,,, ..,,,,, : .,,,; ,, ,, iii ,,,.,; rea m- Leadership Continued From Page 1 cultural, and water and environ- ment issues gaining deeper 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 for this program. Levels include Platinum for $5,000, Gold at $2,500, Silver is $1,000, ard a Bronze sponsorship is $500. Plat- inum, Gold, and Silver enable the sponsor to include one person to. participate in the "Pioneer Class." They also receive recognition in all material advertising the program *and throughout the series of class- es. Bronze members also are identified on material promoting the program. To receive more information on a 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 and The Talkin' Monkey Project at the Sil- ver level. Space is limited with only 20 participants to be selected by committee through application for the first ever Leadership Pro- gram in Hendry and Glades Coun- ties. Tuition to participate in the. "Pioneer Class" is $500. Scholar- ships are available for half at $250 to those who prove need. To be considered for the "Pioneer Class" applicants may pick-up and sub- mit a completed application to the Hendry County Economic Devel- opment Council Office in LaBelle, 125 E. Hickpochee Ave. (Chamber of Commerce Building), or call 863-675-6007 to obtain an applica- tion form to be mailed to you. Deadline for application submis-' sion is August 31, 2006. Once; accepted tuition is due. A high-res-, olution photo will be required on, application. ,. AY o,. Wireless Sales S oG" Service (C*K Accessories "8 Owner ConnectionS Lori white HOURS 863-612-0237 863-675-1570 Fax M-F 9 t 9-1 Closed Sundays Located Next to O'Ferrells'Florist 153 S. Main Street X singular LaBelle, FL 33935 W' wS coolconnections@swfla.rr.com a AMERICAN ALUMINUM, Inc. .4a1 23 . late iI' Y(CRC 1 3263C311 ., Screen Carports ,Rescreens Roof-Overs Seamless Aluminum .:3 Gutters 5" to 6" (863)838-2477 1450 42nd St. Winter Haven, FL 33881 Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/United way United Way has done it again exceeded its fundraising goal. Celebrating are, pictured from left: Cindy Graham of Senior Connections, Executive Director of Senior Connec- tions Christine Nolan, Corina Duran of Child Care of SWFL, Paul Martin of The Bonita Bay Group and Arlene Bettencourt -of Child.Care of SWFL. Goal Continued From Page 1 in our community," said Mr. Mar- tin. "It feels great to be able to help so many of our neighbors, especially after all of.the events from the past year." "We are very proud to be part of a caring and generous commu- nity,". said Cliff Smith, President of United Way. "This is the seventh consecutive year that our United Way has reached goal. We are pleased that we will be able to fully fund our 32 partner agencies and want to thank all of the gener- ous individuals and companies who supported the campaign." The funds raised during the campaign will support the work of 32 agencies that help United Way's friends, neighbors and co- Initiative Continued From Page 1 ment of CHIP, it is a privately fund- ed rural county coalition estab- lished to ensure that rural counties in Southwest Florida receive addi- tional transportation revenues in order to maintain a strong econo- my and exceptional quality of life. CHIP is researching the efforts of similar private initiatives in high growth or potential high growth rural areas statewide, enlisting the support of a team of transportation experts and initiating a c6mpre- hensive, long-term effort to ensure that the region has a strong and unified voice on. transportation issues at the local, state and federal levels. The goals of CHIP are: To increase awareness of the critical need for additional trans- portation funding for the rural workers right here in this commu- nity. Agencies like Senior Con- nections, Salvation Army, Good Wheels, Hendry Glades Behav- ioral Health Center Child Care of Southwest Florida and Healthy Families serve a diverse range of needs in this community such as nurturing youth and children, strengthening families, improving health and independence for the sick and elderly, helping the dis- .ablqd reach their potential and, reaching people in crisis. Last year the 32 United Way Agencies helped over 20,000 people in the community. All of the money donated to United Way stays in Hendry and Glades and helps people right here in the two, coun- ties. For more information please call United Way of Hendry/Glades Counties at (863)675-8383. areas served among the local leg- islative delegation, key members of the Florida House of Represen- tatives, Florida Senate, the Gover- nor, the U.S. Congress and FDOT;, To build a local and statewide support network among regional businesses, community organiza- tions and statewide industry organizations that share trans- portation concerns; S* To identify creative funding options and transportation alterna- tives; To mobilize rural communi- ties into a vocal and highly effec- tive force in the statewide trans- portation arena; To lobby to obtain funds for right-of-way and. construction from various state and federal pro- grams in 2007-2008 fiscal year for SR 80 from LaBelle east to U.S. 27; To work to build a consensus for a new bridge over the Caloosa- hatchee River on SR 29. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, CITY OF LABELLE SPECIAL EXCEPTION Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of LaBelle will hold a pub- lic hearing Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Room, LaBelle City Hall, 481 W Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, for the purpose of considering the fol- lowing: K.C. Stanley-Lynn as agent for Old Oaks of LaBelle, LLC, is requesting a special excep- tion to the City of LaBelle Code to allow for an electronic video game room for adults over the age of 21. The special exception for the video game room;is for the following property described as: Property ID # 2 29 43 08 A00-12.1400 Hendry County, Florida. This location is-for- merly known as the Lions Club Building, 140 JayCee-Lions Dr, LaBelle, Florida 33935. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attor- ney. If anyone decides to appeal a decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and that for such purposes, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor CALOOSA1 BELLE To Reach Us Mailing Addres: P.O. Box 518 LaBelle, FL 33975 Physical Address: 22 Ft. Thompson Ave. Phone: (863) 675-2541 Fax: (863) 675-1449 To Place a Classified Ad FL- ", I 35- 2124 T 3 .i t. I r .r. 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When she tried to pass the car in fron of her, a 1999 XLT green Ford Explorer SUV, driven by SRosa Gonzalez, age 33, she struck its bumper, then hit the bridge. Both drivers went to Lehigh Regional Hospita With minor injuries. No other passengers were injured. Burglary to drug el SWhen Hendry County Sheriff's officee Deputies responded to a burglary call at Lot 28 Foxbriar Trailer Park they discovered more t~an a possible burglary. Sheriff Ronnie Lee stated that Geoffrey Mark Stanton, age 23, reported t'e theft of a pistol from his resi- dence. -As deputies were investi- gating the scene of the reported theft they say they report they.dis- covered approximately 47 grams of cocaine and approximately 12 call lead, large grams of marijuana and a'silver color Jimenez Arms 9 mm sei automatic pistol. After further investigate Stanton Was charged with Poss sion of Cocaine over 28 Gral (Trafficking), Possession of Ma juana Under 20 Grams and P session of Drug Paraphernalia. was booked into the Hen( County Jail with a bond $53,500. Group is looking for airborne veterans With the deaths of so many WWII veterans occurring daily, they are trying to locate all air- borne troopers to record, their deeds. Membership is vital to unite them with their comrades. Younger troopers are also impor- tant as they will carry on the ideals these veterans fought and died for over the past 65 years. 'The 82nd Airborne Division Association is looking for the "'ost Trooper." These are any airborne veterans that served in the military over the past 65 years. The association has over '/ _ 28,000 members, including the active troopers at Ft. Bragg, NC and veterans., The 100 chapters are active in their local areas holding regular meetings, dinner-dances, mini- reunions, annual picnics, school programs, parades and a nation- al convention. Names arid addresses, are available upon request by mem- bers. Members include veterans from the 11th, 13th, 17th, 82nd, 101st and today.special forces. There is no generation gap in the Airborne. Esther Flesher, 85, of LaBelle, died Saturday, May 20, 2006. Mrs. Flesher was born July 3, 1920, in Delaware County, Indiana, to Mari- on and Zella R. Nelson. She was the widow of Sheldon Flesher. Survivors include sons: Gary .Flesher and wife of Ocala, Ronald Flesher and wife of Fitzgerald, Ga., Dana Flesher and wife of Ocilla, Ga.; daughter: Shelley Kelso and husband Tom of Longwood; sister: Beverly Willis of LaBelle; 12 grand- e children; 21 great-grandchildren y and three great-great-grandchil- e dreri. t Fineral services were May 25, at y the Lehigh Acres Kingdom Hall of e Jehovah's Witnesses. Pearl E. Samms Pearl E. Samms, age 80, of LaBelle, passed away June 18, 1, 2006, in LaBelle. She was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Camaguay, Cuba, to the late William and Roslyn Lecky. She was raised in Jamaica with her seven siblings. At age 34, she moved to NewYork with her sisters then met and married Wilfred Sin Samms in 1962. She resided in New ni- York until her retirement in 1993 when she moved to LaBelle with on her husband. Pearl became a member of the Episcopal Church Sof the Good Shepherd and LaBelle rs Kiwanis Club. She also volunteered ai- at the Kiwanis Thrift Store three os- days a week since 1996. She He received recognition from the dry Kiwanis International Organization of Pearl is sunrvied by her husband of 44 years: Wiltred Samms, sisters: Inez Lecky, Julia Lecky Allen and Maudria Lecky, brother: Randolph Lecky, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, a great-grandnephew and many other extended family Sand friends. She was predeceased by her brothers: Enrique Lecky and William Lecky and her sister: Josephine Harrison. I Tax collector employee charged with grand theft Hendry County Tax Collector .Peggy Hampton recently discov- ered a shortage of funds in her office and requested the assis- tance of the Hendry County 'Sheriff's Office. According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, an investigation was con- ducted by the Criminal Investiga- tions Division and, with the assistance of Mrs. Hampton, investigators determined the shortage to be in excess of $800. On June 23, an employee, Tracy Lynn Johnson, age 31, was arrested and charged with Grand Theft. HCSO Blotter LaBelle -* Amada Gonzalez, 34, of LaBelle, was arrested June 30 dnd charged with Driving Under tie Influence. Deputy Sabrena Thomas of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Bond was set at $566.50: ' Bryan Scott Boyle, 29, of qaBelle, was arrested June 22 and charged with violating pro- Iation, Deputy Michael Quails of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Calvin Terry Fillingame, 44, af LaBelle, was arrested June 28 and charged with violating pro- qation. Deputy Bonnie Weaver cf the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Jack Arnold Winters, Jr., 41, of LaBelle, was arrested JJne 28 and charged with violat- ing probation. Deputy Bonnie Weaver of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. -* Regina Kay Powers, 29, of LaBelle, was arrested June 29 and charged with violating pro- bation. Deputy Kelvin Robinson of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Wendy Michelle Soucier, 38, of Lantana, was arrested June 27 and charged with. pos- session of cocaine. Deputy Frank Marcus Pensak of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Eleazer Garcia Rodriguez, 35, of LaBelle, was arrested ne 30 and charged with possession of cocaine. Deputy Brett'Edward Daley of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Kimberly'Faith Casten, 29, of,LaBelle, was ,arrested July 1 and charged with smuggling contraband into a detention facility. Deputy Bruce Slade of the. Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Lawrence Whaley, 28, of LaBelle, was arrested July 1 and charged with aggravated battery .with a deadly weapon. Deputy Frank Marcus Pensak of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Clewiston Fernando Marquez.Loya, 26, of Clewiston, was arrested June 24 and charged with smug- Memorial Tribute ... Remember a loved one who has departed with a special SMemorial 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. Visit www2.newszap.conVmemorials for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. gling: contraband into a deten- tion facility. Deputy Larry Preece of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. *- Tyrome Odom, 37, of Clewiston, was arrested June 30 and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and kidnap- ping and false imprisonment. Deputy Nathan Kirk of the Hendry County.Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Oscar Lee Davis, 48, of Clewiston,'was arrested June 30 and charged with possession of marijuana between 28g-150kg and trafficking cocaine. Deputy Robert L. Archer of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Tony Lee Balkcom, 39, of Clewiston, was arrested June 27 and charged with stolen proper- ty. Deputy Jesus Olvera of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Joaquin Garcia, 18, of Clewiston, was arrested June 21 and charged with aggravated battery. Deputy Rick Perian of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. SHeath Floyd Billie, 22, of Clewiston, was arrested July.l and charged with possession of cocaine and possession of nar- cotic equipment. Deputy Brett Edward Daley of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was'the arresting officer. A juvenile from Clewiston was arrested June 29 and charged with damaging proper- ty; criminal mischief $1,000 or more. Deputy Robert Wingate Jr. of the Hendry County Sher- iff's office was the arresting offi- cer. A juvenile from Clewiston was arrested June, 23 and charged with aggravated assault on an officer, firefighter, EMT, ETC and firing a weapon. Orlan- do Torres of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Tracy Lynn Johnson, 31, of Clewiston, was arrested June 28 and charged with grand theft from $300-$5,000. Deputy William Griffin of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Bond was set at $10,000. DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING A HOME? ARE YOU NOT SURE WHERE TO START? LET RIVERSIDE REAL ESTATE GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE BUYING PROCESS... FROM SELECTING THE PERFECT HOME... TO FINDING THE RIGHT FINANCING PROGRAM TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. JOIN US! TUESDAY, JULY 11TH 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM RIVERSIDE REAL ESTATE, INC. 45 S. 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Kenny graduated in 1975 from Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. He was a parishioner at St. Joseph the Work- er Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a 27-year volunteer leader with Hendry County 4-H, a volunteer with Glades County 4-H, a member of both Hendry County and Glades County Cattleman's Association and a Director of the Hendry Coun- tyFair Board. Survivors include his wife: Donna Rae (Herndon) Keen, chil- dren: Kenneth(Amanda) Wayne Keen, Jr. Jennifer(Robert) Nolan ,Hager, West Palm, Beach, Stephanie Jane Keen, Ft. Laud- erdale,, Jason Whidden, Jacob Whidden and Matt Whidden, all of Moore Haven: mother: Zelma T. Keen of Clewiston; sisters: Pamela(Harold) Gunderson of Pis-. gha, Ga. and Beverly(Joaquin) Fer- nandez of WP.B.; brother: Harold (Alicia) Keen of Cle(iston, grand- children: Colton Robert Keen, Megan Marie Keen and Rylan Asher Keen. 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Post it anytime at the LaBelle issues forum at httpA//vww.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. In reference to the complaint concerning service provided by the Unit- ed States Postal Service: The postal service handles millions of pieces of mail daily. The LaBelle Post Office services in excess of 6,000 deliveries and 2,400 boxes. We col- lect mail 14 times daily from 8 boxes located in Hendry County. There are 10 routes carried by 14 contractors and their subs. There are 6 clerks working in the office, as well as a "working" postmaster. Mistakes will occur and mail will be mis-delivered on occasion. How- ever, customer satisfaction is our greatest goal and we strive to provide timely, efficient service on a daily basis. The complaint will be shared and used as a learning tool by each indi- vidual in our office. We will continue to strive for 100 percent customer satisfaction with all of our services. Respectfully, Employees and Staff of the LaBelle Post Office 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." Witch's Brew By Pudge Lehman Baby wipes make excellent makeup removers. Is that the secret to my youthful look? Think about it... Smooth as a baby's butt ... Also after you remove your makeup turn the wipe over and shine your shoes. Speaking of age...After the age of seventy.. It's patch, patch, patch. Every once in a while unplug your computer keyboard, hold it upside down and give it a good shake. If part of a bologna sandwich falls out, you should con- sider not eat- ing lunch at your desk; use a baby wipe to clean the keys. Steve Williams has given me many comical column items but I am never able to write them down. This one I did: It is no longer social- ly correct to use the term "Hillbilly." The correct term is Appalachian American. Use mutual fund money to retire There are a couple of interesting ways to use your mutual fund money to provide a monthly income at retirement. This informa- tion is generally accurate, but as I have stated previously, always refer to your Prospectus. Say you have chosen six differ- ent funds within the "family of funds" you own. Examples are Janus, Fidelity, Mainsta\ and so on. There is a usual requirement that you maintain .a .minimum .of $10,000 total invested in order to do this free of charge. You simply need to have a bank account and use the check-o-matic arrangement. You determine a dollar amount that you need to receive each month by automatic deposit to your bank account. The mutual fund company will, on a predeter- mined monthly date, sell shares from each account and transfer the money. This method attempts to keep the percentages of your invested money in multiple accounts, about the same, month after month, while you take an income. Presume you are happy with your investment options.. If you are using funds that have a deferred sales charge, they often waive the charge, so long as you don't go below the minimum required total balance. With some accounts, you can also do a "sweep" of the interest earned, or dividends paid and transfer those monies to your bank account. The mutual fund companies want to workwith you and keep you happy. Their thinking is that by assisting you favorably, you will like them and refrain from taking out any more than you need, or putting it elsewhere. They are probably cor- rect. They also don't want the Financial Tips by Wayne C. Switzer inconvenience and:time required to have you call thern~eery month to get your money. Some funds are ideally suited to providing a monthly income. An example is a Government Bond fund. That type of fund usually pays a conservative income but offers safety. I personally like something that pays more albeit with risk. Here is an explanation of some- thing that people often don't under- stand. You own a tax-free munici- pal bond fund, but at the end of the year, you get a 1099. How did that happen? Pretend that the fund has invested heavily, in the Tennessee Valley Authority at 8 percent. The government comes along and works out a deal with lenders to refinance the bonds at 6 percent. Since this is reasonable, they take advantage of the opportunity. This amounts to the bonds being paid off and then refinanced. When they are paid off, and a gain occurs, Sthe IRS says you have to report the gain. Well, who does the reporting? It is you. The gain is passed along in the year that event occurs to the shareholders, and since you are one of them, you get a 1099, even though you own a tax-free fund. Do retirement planning, if you don't, you will someday wish you had. Wayne C. Switzer, CLU, Realtor CALOOSA BF I IF Our Purpose... The Caloosa Belle is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida Independent Is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspaper to pursue a mission of journalistic service to the citizens ol the community. Since no dividends are paid, the company is able to thrive on profit margins below lndustrystan- dards. All arfer-tax surpluses are reinvested In Independent's mission of lournalistic service, commitment the Ideals of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. and support oi the community's deliberation of public issues .. ....... .............. ..................... .. ......... .. ..... ............... we rPlege ... STo opieaie this newspaper as a puolc IrusI * To help c.ur community become 3a cenle place to live arnd work through ouI dear. ca'ion o, corcTcenllous lour. nalism * To pov.'ide Ihe nlormainon ei. I:.ens need to ma oe Iheir ov.n rit.l~igerdi decisions about public issues To report the news, with non. esr', Oaccu Tacy purposelui r airaiy fairness oDjecii'viy eiarliesness arid compassion I TC us.e CJ opinion pages to iacltiale communityy debate nori 1,, aonilnale it with our o.'.'n opinions * Tc. disclose our own conflicts ol inTelest or potential con- llicts to our readers. * To correct our errors and to give each correction the prominence It deserves STo provide a right to reply to those we write about. STo treat people with courtesy, respect and compassion. For More Information See At Your Service On Page 2 EDITORIAL: News Editor. Patty Brant Reporter Krislin Hunter Reporter: JeriLynn Merritt Sports. Roger Alexander ADVERTISING: Advertising Director Judy Kasten Advertising Manager Brenda Jaramillo Advertising Services Coordinator: Dale Conyers Advertising Services: Barbara Callee National Advertising Joy Parrsh Independent Newspapers, In Chairman Joe Smyth President Ed Dulin Vice President of Florida Operations Tom Byrd Executive Editor Katrina Elsken Attention Caloosa Sports Shooters A lot of county residents and club members do not know how and why this gun club began for civilians who love the sport of shooting. The Hendry County gun range was used for civilians to shoot skeet and practice target shooting on the pistol and rifle range in a safe area. The civilians would pay Lt. Dave Harney for the clay pigeons; there was no charge for the use of the pistol and rifle range. The group that met on a regular basis to shoot discussed forming an organization. The club would work together with Steve Worley, who was at this time the Sheriff for Hendry County. Sheriff Worley asked me to be a volunteer for the civilians; therefore my title became co-coordinator for the sheriff's range. Our club helped out at the range collecting money for use of the skeet and traps range and maintaining the upkeep by mow- ing our area and helped mow the pistol and rifle range. We charged a fee for non-members to shoot. Dues collected by members and fees collected from non-members paid for the purchase of targets, electricity use and for the mowing of the range. Law enforcement training were being conducted in a trailer. I had heard about a Federal grant that was available to pay for train- ing facilities for law enforcement officers. I had discussed this with Deputy Don Weathers. Andy Drew and Robert DeMann were Range Masters at this time and were the driving force in getting the facilities as they are today. There were sev- eral people that went before Hendry County Commissioners in support of the new facilities such as Tony Chihocky, 'other members of the gun club which was made up of prominent business men in the community, and I. At this time ts your world [Get Involved the approval for the grant was given to house law enforcement training and civilian programs. There were many improve- ments made at the gun range with the beautiful new training facility for training and for youth pro- grams to be conducted. Andy Drew, Robert DeMann and I shared an office together. On the civilian end we had gone from forty family memberships to around eighty- plus family memberships. We were able to build a $4,000 trap range and the club paid for the electricity used for the skeet and trap range by putting in a meter. The Hendry County gun range was in full use for families and youth programs. The civilian programs worked hand-in-hand with the Hendry County Sheriff's Depart- ment so our different schedule would not interfere with training events fdr law enforcement offi- cers. The gun club also had dreams of helping fund youths interested in traveling to National Rifle Associa- tion shooting competitions. The gun range was being used by the B:,\ Scous program out of Clew\iston, run by ScoutMaster, Tony Chihocky. Don Crebbs, a teacher from LaBelle High School would bring out his students for gun safety classes and I would help out with teaching shotgun safety. The 4-H brought out students for hunter's safety courses. The State also held certified hunter safety courses at the gun range. When Sheriff Ronnie Lee took office I had a meeting with him and Kate English, County Attorney, to discuss the .gun club. I was informed that we were not covered Letter to the Editor Ms. Dunne responds Well, Cliff, now that you call me Ms. Dunne do I pow call you Rev- erend Avery? You used to call me Rita. When you say "I don'twant to get into a tit-for-tat argument with you about personal matters," did I miss something? What in the world are you talking about? I went back over the two articles I wrote and can't imagine what "personal , matters" you are referring to. If you believe I have said something per- sonally offensive to .yp please accept my apologies for whatever it was you thought I said. And how or where did you get the idea that I was trying to "instill a culture of fear in LaBelle's residents"? LaBelle residents are a pretty intelligent group of people. It would be foolish of me or anyone to attempt to manipulate them. I stated my purpose clearly. You announced your candidacy and I wanted to know where you stood, on the issues. Im a voter; it's not an unrea- sonable request. I used the Caloosa Belle. because it is impor- tant that we all understand the issues. Quite a few people have read our discussion so I think we have been successful. These are the issues as I see them; feel free to correct me if I'm wrong: Both of you are for limited annexation, Hilda because she wants to take care of the long neg- lected infrastructure needs of "old" LaBelle and you because it will be a source of revenue that will meet our future needs. Let me say this to both of you: I don't believe the money to meet the current and future needs will come from annexation. We will be Lucky if that money is a wash. You are going to have to raise the mill- age rates to make the repairs and improvements. The idea that we save money by, keeping the rate at the minimum of 3 is false econo- my. When I moved here in 1996 the first thing I was told was "Don't drink the water." The water plant needed replacement ten years ago. The cost of replacement then was far below the costs now. Today we have doubled our size and con- struction costs have skyrocketed. A penny saved was not a penny earned. I did a small calculation on how much bottled water I buy. $15 per month x 12 months = $180 per year or $1,800 over the past ten years. Multiply that by whatever population figure you want and, calculate what it has cost us. Not to scare anyone I'll use half the popu- lation 2,500 people x $1,800 = $4,500,000. And have we benefited at all from our current millage rate? When I came here I paid $157.25 to the city. Last year that figure rose to $463.10 The only thing I got for that increase was an additional two street lights on my property and I don't recall anyone asking if I wanted them (1 didn't). I may be the only person in LaBelle who will say yes, I support a mill- age rate increase IF I can see something useful come from it. How do other voters feel about that? The other issue you seem to have differing opinions about is the rezoning. Cliff, you support the new zoning including who did it, how it was done and what the results are. Is that correct? You said "I am in favor of the zoning changes in that area," referring to the trailer park in which you live. Hilda, you 'and the other board members raised concerns about this zoning. I believe I heard Paul Puletti say that the board needed to act with compassion in cases where the elderly, the infirm and the low income families were con- cerned. Can we assume you agree with Paul? as a community, need to make a decision. Mobile homes are not any great source of rev- enue. Do we zone them out? If so then where do these folks go? Do we care? And what of the other zoning changes? They were done legally I have no quarrel with that. But my fellow voters, do you know the changes that occurred in your neighborhood? I was amazed to see my street (North Riverview Street) is now R1A on the east side and R3 on the west side. I'm not sure what R3 is but I think it is high density. Do we live with the zoning as it is or do we spend a few dollars to send everyone information about the zoning? Paul also suggested we have neighborhood meetings to allow us to see and comment on the changes. This issue has been the topic of discussion at the last three commission meetings. What's yourvote? This is an important election. Please vote. Think through the issues, make your own informed decision, but vote. We have a few years to plan as a community what changes we want and are willing to pay for. There is a reality we must face. In a few years time the Bryan Paul property will be developed. The housing will be upscale, the people will not be familiar with nor accus- tomed to a rural way of life. The change is inevitable; I never said it wasn't. Read what goes on at dity commission meetings in Ft Myers. Our new neighbors will come knowing what they want and will know how to get it. They will be at the county and city commission meetings (had we not annexed the Bryan Paul property they would have no reason to be at the city commission meetings) and they will vote out any commissioner who won't do their bidding. They won't have any concern about our millage rate. Will we continue to sit back and let political decisions be made without our input? What about our Hispanic residents, fully one half of our population? When do you plan to run a candidate so that your voice will be heard? If this kind of talk scares you so be it. I can't imagine that it would. We are a group of people who are capable of dealing with real life sit- uations. It is imperative that we all have a political voice in the future, so that's it folks. I tried to determine the differing issues between the two candidates. I've said what I thought needed to be said and am willing to discuss any of it with any- one. But please not on the Newszap. I don't talk or write anonymously and don't have a high opinion of those who do. I consider it cowardly to hide my opinions behind some cute little name. Rita Dunne Gun Club Update for insurance under the county plan and that we were required to get our own insurance and change our narfie so that we are not associ- ated with the Hendry County Sher- iff's Department. The club was revoked the use of the pistol and rifle range. We still had use of the trap and skeet range only on Wednesday. Within three weeks the gun club had become incorpo- rated and we purchased a $2 mil- lion dollar insurance policy through National Rifle Association. We were already an NRA-sanc- tioned range. Each person that used the range met the required safety course. The entire require- ment requested at the meeting had been met. At a County Commissioners meeting it was expressed by the commissioners that they would like the range to be open on Wednesday and Saturdays for civilian shooting. At this time it is still not open on Saturdays. The County has bought the club's trap and skeet machines and agreed to run the programs through the sher- iff's department. The county has. also taken over all maintenance of the gun range: At this same County Commissioner meeting they told me they were not going to run a county range. Now this is exactly what is happening: The Sheriff is hired by the county and. he is run- ning the range. Caloosa Sports Shooters, Inc. has used most of its funds. We have spent $2,000 on meeting the requirements asked by the Hendry County Sheriff's Department. The use of the range has been restricted and members receive no benefit from paying dues. The gun club cannot charge people to use the range that are not club members, which takes away our income to promote youth programs. At this time, as President of the Caloosa Shooters Gun Club, Incorporated, we will be dissolving the club. Shooter enthusiasts, can still come out every Wednesday to use the skeet and trap range, but I am still not sure when the pistol and rifle range will be open for public use. I would hope the county will continue to provide improvements in the trap and skeet range; I also believe all of this could have been avoided by the county including the gun club on its insurance policy and a scheduling agreement and training facility use with the Hendry County Sheriff's Department.- For- mer club members will look for- ward to when Sheriff Ronnie Lee opens the range on Saturdays. It was the club's goal to provide a safe area that working families could go out for the evening or weekend to enjoy time together in recreational activities. The club also wanted to promote youth edu- cation programs in. gun safety, hunting safety and shooting as a sport at no cost to youth under six- teen years of age. For now pur club can no longer provide this type of service to the community. , Caloosa Sports Shooters had made prior commitment to the Florida Boy Scout Benefit shoot for the year of 2007 and we will use the funds that we had set aside for this event. If any former club members would like to volunteer for this event please contact me at 675- 6432. ThankYou EdKuntz President of Caloosa Sports Shooters Chamber Thoughts Today was a day that could be very exciting for our area fisher- . men or fisherwomen. The Cham- -' " ber office received a call from a representative from Bass Pro " Shop! They are looking for black and white photos of our area fish- er people! They would like to dis- play them in the new Bass Pro - Shop, soon to be opening in South Ft. Myers. Chamber office, 863-675-0125. So if you would like to donate Happy fishing. pictures to be displayed in the SaraTownsend store please contact me at the Executive Secretary Community Calendar Friday, July 7 DJJ and Youth Task Force: Health Dept., 1140 Pratt Blvd., 10 a.m. American Legion Fish Fry: 5-7 p.m. Legion. Post 130, Highway 80 AA; Step 11 Meditation 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, July 9 AA: 7 p.m. Port LaBelle, Epis- copal Church of the Good Shep- herd, Collingswood & Eucalyp- tus, Port LaBelle, open discussion Monday, July 10 AARP Chapter Meeting: 1 p.m. Dallas Townsend Agricul- tural Center, Pratt Boulevard 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 Chamber of Commerce: board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Homeowners Assoc.: 7 p.m. Pioneer Community Cen- ter. OLQH Women's Guild: 7 p.m. Parish Hall Pioneer Neighborhood Watch: 8 p.m., Pioneer Commu-' nity Center Moose Lodge #2398: 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Eucalyptus, Port LaBelle, open meeting Tuesday, July 11 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 PLB Garden Club: noon at the extension office, Pra 'Blvd. Teen Center: Hendry County Health Dept., 325 Pratt Blvd., 3-7 p.m. School Board: 5:30 p.m. Clewiston sub-office F&AM: lodge on Jaycee/Lions Blvd., 7:30 p.m. County Commission: 6:30 p.m. Clewiston SAL: 7 p.m. Woman's Club: 7 p.m. LaBelle Masonic Lodge #379 F&AM: 7:30 p.m. 180 Jaycee/Lions Blvd. AA: 12 Step/Big Book study group, 8 p.m. First Christian Church, Ford Avenue, open meeting Wednesday, July 12 A.A. Big Book Meeting: noon, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Eucalyptus, Port LaBelle, open meeting Wednesday Night Kids: 6-7 p.m., Caloosa Baptist Church; for youth in grades 6-12 at 500 W Hwy. 80. Phone 675-2348 PPVFD: drill 7 p.m. 40&8:8 p.m. LPA: 8 p.m. county commis- sion room, courthouse AA 8 p.m. at the Alva Recre- ation Hall. Thursday, July 13 Florida Rural Legal Services: Representative will be at the L.J. Nobles Senior Center 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call 675-1446 for an appointment Overeaters Anonymous (OA): Thursday 5:30 p.m. in the Epis- copal Church of the Good Shep- herd, 1098 Collingswood Park- way @ Eucalyptus, one block south of SR 80 east of LaBelle. AA: Open discussion, 8 p.m., First Christian Church, Ford Ave. City Commission: 7 p.m. City Hall, Hwy. 80W ABWA: American Business Women's Association, Woman's Club on Hwy. 80W, 7 p.m. Christian Youth Fellowship: 7 p.m., City Hall, Commissioner's room Cowboys for Christ: 7:30 p.m. Jaycee Building, Jaycee-Lions Drive AA & Al Anon: 8 p.m. discus- sion meeting, First Christian Church, Ford Ave., Call Inter- group at 275-5111 for informa- tion. Eucalyptus Village, POA Unit 4 Homeowners Association Meeting In the Eucalyptus Blvd. Clubhouse 6 p.m. For further details call 675-4168. I v ~~- a SCaloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6, 2006 Fallin retiring from appraiser's office I Save money on your favorite grocery items. ' I Go to newszap.com to download and print coupons online! / i neWSZap.COml Community Links. Individual Voices. .Longtime employee Wanda Fillin has been serving the Hendry County Property Appraiser's Office since July 1, 1966. Wanda is retiring on June 30 after 40 years of service to the LaBelle area. There have been a lot of changes in the 40 years of Wanda's time at the office, includ- ing the change from handwritten information' to computers. She is an Administrative Director who has.many duties, including imple- menting the various changes from payroll to the Florida retirement system. She started at the office out of high school working as a clerical worker and has worked her way up over the years. Her Caloosa Belle'Patty Brant Changing of the guard Senior Connections Board's outgoing president, Millard Wagnon was surprised at the June 30 annual meeting with thank you gifts. Executive Director Christine Nolan is pic- tured presenting Mr. Wagnon with a T-shirt and basket of goodies. Incoming vice president John Hoffman looks on. Wedding Caloosa t Wanda Fallin SHunter coworkers say she will be greatly missed and she will be impossible to replace. HCEDC plans business recognition Hendry County Economic Development Council is planning another exciting business and industry recognition event and annual meeting. During this dual meeting two Hendry County busi- nesses will receive special recog- nition for their contributions to the economic development of Hendry County this past year. The Business and Industry Recognition Program has been celebrated annually since 1997 in Hendry County with varied and deserving businesses receiving special awards. This year is going to be bigger and better than ever. This is your opportunity to nomi- nate a deserving business and everyone's opportunity to say "thankyou." Nominations are now being accepted for the 2006 Business & Industry Recipient of the. Year Award. Contact the Economic awards Development Council Office at 675-6007; e-mail at admin@hendrycountyedc.com or find an application form on their website wvw.hendrycoun- ty.com, under bulletin board. The guidelines are the same as last year. The nominee should be a business that has contributed to the economic development of Hendry County this past year. Expansion, new hires, decision to locate here and training programs are just a few reasons why some- one could be nominated. A com- mittee will select from the nomi- nations and judging will be based on commitment to the'communi- ty and economic development. Fill out the nomination form and submit before August 30. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the Economic Development Council office at 675-6007. Birth Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Bibber. .-Loftin, -VanBibber On June 26, 2006, Martha SJayne Lofton became the bride of SRobert Van Bibber. The couple was married at the home of the Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant bride by Susie Hull. The mother of the bride, Ida Kirby, and Onley "Butch" Hull, Jr. were witnesses to the happy event. Mr. Van Bibber is retired from Lockheed-Martin and his bride is employed by U-Save. 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Refrigerator 866-872-3606 www.innonthebeach.com (IfT OF LABELLE NOTICE OF PERMITTED USE CHANGE ZONING CHANGES AS PER THE EAR AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Local Planning Agency of the City of LaBelle will hold the following public hearing on Thursday, JULY 13,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Room, LaBelle City Hall, 481 W Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle to consider and make recommendations to the City Commission on the following ordinances, which change the zoning classifications on the City of LaBelle zoning: CITY OF LABELLE ORDINANCE # 2006 30 AMENDING ZONING MAP PERMITTED USE CHANGES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR CHANGING OF THE CITY OF LABELLE ZONING MAP QN FOUR SPECIFIC AREAS; PROVIDING FOR CHANGING THE ZONING TO COMPLY WITH THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF LABELLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CODE REVIEW BOARD; PROVIDING FOR IDENTIFICA- TION OF SUBJECT PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILTY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The FIRST OF TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS on the permitted use change amending the Zoning Map will be held Thursday, JULY 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Room, LaBelle City Hall, 481 W Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle. IMPORTANT Please READ: There are many significant changes in zoning in the City. The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on JULY 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss all property to be rezoned. THE CHANGES AFFECT THE FOLLOWING (REFER TO MAPS: PARCEL 1 Rezone from R-3 Multifamily property fronting on SR 80 and Aqua Isles Blvd to General Business (B-2). PARCEL 2 Rezone from R-1A Single Family along Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to General Business (B-2). SUBJECT 3 Rezone property lying South of Sabal Palm Drive and fronting on Cowboy Way in Pinewood and Englewood Terrace Subdivision legal- ly described as; Pinewood S/D Block 1, Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Lots 1-6 AND Englewood Terrace S/D Block 1, Lots 1-12, Block 5 Lots 1 and 2 from R-1 Single Family to Business Professional (B-1). SUBJECT 4 Rezone approximately the South 1/2 of Block 4, City of LaBelle from R-2 Duplex along Park Avenue and North Main Street to Business Professional (B-1), REMEMBER: The First Public hearing on the permitted use changes and rezoning on property will be held Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Room, LaBelle City Hall, 481 W Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle. Ordinances are available for review at City Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the pro- posed ordinances., Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attorney. If anyone decides to appeal a deci- sion made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and that for such purposes, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor SUBJECT 3 ....Pf.QPr RTY FFEQT,, Pinewood BIk 1 Lots 1& 2, S"'Bk 4 Lots 1-6 Englewood Terrace BIk 1 Lots 1-12 Elk 5 Lots 1 & 2 , : .-- W I jJ, i 'Ii ' _.'.l^ -iH, s H.m 1i- ,L., I fromRl toBusMness(B,1) SUBJECT 4 Aqua bI Rezone from R-2 Duplex River along Park Ave and N ,.--- ; , ITI |i.,r, Main St. to Business 'Baron O I -v mmK.N M dl.m,,,l. ,d.,,, Professional (B-1)- Libr !_, J1i( l,.i..qia,.q, South 1/2 of Block 4, arK !1! rn .0DI I B., 14in.. City ofLaBelle , .. .I m -, ,1-." Ifl l Rl-, I.I]' m.n I. 6B 1 I.NHLii .J.', . 'It C,, iic Your right to reply. C10oos.% O 'DOIR up4J IBM i U~s - ---4-. I......"' 6 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6,2006 Essays educate kids on teen pregnancy Grand opening Hendry/Glades County Health As you can see not having sex Department teen programs held is the best way to not get preg- its annual essay/poster contest in nant, this is my choice. But if you May in conjunction with National can't keep to yourself then be Teen Pregnancy Prevention wise and go the other options, Month. The contest was open to but think before you act. all middle and high school stu- dents in Hendry and Glades Matthew Shearer, Moore counties. This year's topic was Haven Jr/Sr High School, 7th "My Choice, My Future." Judging grade was done by County Commis- If I had a child before I fin- sioners Bill Maddox and Darrell ished school my whole future Harris and nurse practitioner, would change. My world would Jennifer Hood. The winners change financially, socially, and Were Tauna McDonald, Moore how I let my parents down. Hay- Haven Jr/Sr High; Matthew ing a child when I am still consid- Shearer, Moore Haven Jr/Sr High; ered a child would have an effect Jo Lynn Platt, Moore Haven Jr/Sr the outcome of all my dreams High; Jerome Dawkins, Clewis- and plans for the future. ton Middle School; and Nicole If I had a child it would be part Gonzalez, Clewiston Middle my responsibility to financially School. Nicole Gonzalez won the take care of its needs. Babies and poster contest., children are expensive. The pro- Here are the winning essays: session I would like to go into Tauna McDonald, Moore takes eight years of college. This Haven Jr/Sr High School, 8th would no longer be an option. I grade would need to work and contin- Teen pregnancy, just think ue my education. It would take about it. In a teen's life, there are much longer to complete my col- just to many things going on for a lege studies. The financial bur- teen to have a baby. Sex is not a den would be felt by my family bad thing however. Sex is for because they would help support people who are in love with each me. other and want to share there If I had a child my social life compassion for one another. would no longer by that on a Having a baby is different. Hay- carefree teenager. I would not be ing a baby is starting a family, able to spend my free time fish- which should be for adults ing, hunting and generally goof- because having a child is too ing off. I would have to spend much work for a teen to handle, time with my child. My' family This is what I think about sex and would also have to help rre take teenage pregnancy. care of a child because I know SOne, do not have sex!! If you nothing about babies. do not have sex then you can not .If I had a child before I fin- get pregnant. Right? Well you see ished school my parents .would how that's the best way to pre- be disappointed in me. They vent it? That is why I choose this have raised me to be responsi- option. And this is my opinion 'ble. Having a child while still in you do not have to agree! school is just not responsible. My Two, you can use a condom. parents have very high hopes for A condom is proven to be about my future. Having a child would 83 percent accurate for prevent- really slow down my dreams and ing pregnancy. But this still leaves maybe completely wipe them 17 percent of a chance that it will out. fail. That is a lot! Why chance it? When thinking about my Think about the 17/100 chance choice, my future in school it is on getting pregnant when you to be responsible and childless. I could just wait till you want a have a lot of plans and dreams. child? Having a child while still in Three, use birth control. Birth school would make my future control pills are proven to be complicated and a hardship of about 93 percent accurate. This my family. still leaves 7 percent error. That is still a lot. Once again, why" Jo Lynn Platt, Moore Haven chance it? Just don't do it! Just Jr/Sr High School, 7th grade abstain! For each action there is a con- sequence. The outcome can be good or bad. Either way we must accept responsibility for not only the choice we made but for also for the way the outcome has effected our present and future. Today it is many teens' responsi- bility to think ahead about how their decisions can change their plans. .Teen pregnancy is on the up-rise. So you have to ask your- self now. Will I have sex-before marriage? If so will I use protec- tion and accept the responsibility for my actions? One thing many teens don't think about is how small deci- sions like whether or not to have sex can affect their future. I know I want to go to college. But how would a baby change that plan? How can a person go to college and raise a child at the same time? A lot of the time it can't be done. Then what about a career? No, I'm not talking about a job; I'm talking about a career. With- out proper education not many businesses will even consider you. Plus, the fact that you have a child to take care of you may never have time for a real career. I'm not going to end up with, this problem. I have made my decision now. My choice is that I won't go through with teenage pregnancy. I am not going to sacrifice my future I have always wanted, the dreams I have always had., I refuse to be sitting at home 10 or 15 years after an early pregnancy wondering what would have happened. I am going to know. Every choice we make has a chain reaction and affects what our future holds. I have made my choice now that I won't let any- thing change the future I have planned for my self. With all the choices available including abstinence, birth control, and more I will prevent any kind of pregnancy until I am prepared to settle down and accept the con- sequences for my actions. Whether those consequences are good or bad, I choose absti- nence. Jerome Dawkins, CMS, 6th grade In America today over 40 per- cent of teenagers are sexually active. And over 30 percent become teen parents or contract a STD. Mainly because of peer pressure and lack of knowledge. Peer pressure is agreeing on something that you normally wouldn't agree to. Many young people find out the hard way after having sex, that things aren't the way they thought it would be. Almost all teens, that are having sex say that after having sex they wish that they would have waited. Almost all are females. Many aren't aware of the conse- quences. The biggest concern is the AIDS epidemic. AIDS stand for Acquired Immune Deficiency syndrome. It is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. When the virus gets into the body, it damages the immune system, the body sys- tem that fights infection. Once the virus enters the body, it can grow quietly in the. body for months or even years. People infected with HIV might not feel or appear sick. Eventually, the weakened immune system gives way to certain types of infec- tions. How the disease is transmit- ted: The virus enters the body in three basic ways: Through direct contact with the blood- stream. Examples of this include contact with blood, semen, vagi- nal fluids or breast milk of an infected mother. Through the mucous membrane linings in eyes, mouth, throat, rectum and vagina. Example: Haying sex without a latex condom with an HIV positive person male or female. Through being infected as an unborn child or .shortly after birth by an infected moth- er. The virus can not enter through the skin unless a cut or break in the skin. Even then the possibility of infection is very low unless there is a direct con- tact for a lengthy period of time. Saliva is not known to transmit HIV. Prevention: Your behavior can put you at risk for being infected with HIV, HBV, and HCV. 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The FIRST OF TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS on the permitted use change amending the Zoning Map will be held Thursday, JULY 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Room, LaBelle City Hall, 481 W Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle. IMPORTANT Please READ: There are many significant changes in zoning in the City The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on JULY 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss all property to be rezoned. THE CHANGES AFFECT THE FOLLOWING (REFER TO MAPS: PARCEL 1 Rezone from R-3 Multifamily property fronting on SR 80 and Aqua Isles Blvd to General Business (B-2). PARCEL 2 Rezone from R-1A Single Family along Dr: Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to General Business (B-2). SUBJECT 3 Rezone property lying South of Sabal Palm Drive and fronting on Cowboy Way in Pinewood and Englewood Terrace.Subdivision legal- ly described as; Pinewood S/D Block 1,Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Lots 1-6 AND Englewood Terrace S/D Block 1, Lots 1-12, Block 5 Lots 1 and 2 from R-1 Single Family to Business Professional (B-1). SUBJECT 4 Rezone approximately the South 1/2 of Block 4, City of LaBelle from R-2 Duplex along Park Avenue and North Main Street to Business Professional (B-l). REMEMBER; The First Public hearing on the permitted use changes and rezoning on property will be held Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Room, LaBelle City Hall, 481 W Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle. Ordinances are available for review at City Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the pro- posed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attorney. If anyone decides to appeal a deci- sion made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and that for such purposes, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor Aq IIs ~ i-" t -I ~ I "' -b maal St. B-2 ~d 11.17 SUBJECT 3 PR,2PERT', EFFECTED FP :ev..'cld BIIl 1 Lots 1 " .' '"a ....BIK 4 l.,ls i->? i Enlecod Terrace Bllk i Lo.l' 1-12 BEIl 5 Lot 2 mb I P iO M D,- SCo,,,,oy way : Rone from R1 to Business (B1) SUBJECT 4 Rezone from R-2 Duplex River along Park Ave and N .... 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I *:~ 'b-:' -i I_ _ I ~._ (0~3 8 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6,2006 Almanacs CooCoo CaBarron Kid's Cafe CooCoo CaBarron Kid's Caf6 at.the Barron Library presents "The Land of Yo" on Thursday, July 6, at 1 p.m. Come to Let Freedom Ring VB S Freedom Fellowship Ministries invites children four years old-6th grade to Vacation Bible School. Let Freedom Ring: A Quest for Freedom will begin Monday, July 17, and run through Thursday, July 20. Classes will be 6-8 p.m. Enjoy learning about freedom in Christ and follow Big Chicken on his quest to be free from his fears of the dark, nightmares, bullies and family issues. Also enjoy games, crafts, recreation and snacks. Freedom Fellowship Min- istries is located at 1301 Hwy29 N. in LaBelle. Call 612-9899. First Christian Church sets Bible School Please attend Vacation Bible School July 17-21 from 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, on the corner of Lee and Ford Street, as they travel to differ- ent countries and discover "Where Jesus makes a world of difference." Dinner is included; transportation available. For infor- mation call 675-1366. Widows Support Group The Widows Support Group will meet at the Log Cabin Restau- rant July 20 at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. All widows welcome. Foster parents needed The Children's Network of Southwest Florida and Family Preservation Services of Florida will hold an orientation on "How to become a Foster Parent/Adop- tive Parent" on July 11 at Evangel Assembly of God, 350 S. Burner Road, Clewiston, Florida at 6 p.m. Children's Network of South- west-Florida serves as the. lead agency to oversee foster care and adoption services in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. It has partnered with Family Preservation Services, Lutheran Services Florida, Ruth Cooper Center for Behavioral Health Care and the Florida Bap- tist Children's Home to recruit more foster families in the region. Call 1-800-89FAMILY. Register for kindergarten Parents may register students for kindergarten at West Glades Elementary in the school office Monday-Friday from 8:3.0 a.m.-3 p.m. for children who will be five years old before September 1. Become heavy equipment operator The Education Center of Southwest Florida is establishing a heavy equipment operator train- ing program in the Hendry/Glades area. The first class is slated to begin August 21 and a minimum of six students are needed. Other classes will follow throughout the year. Applications can be picked up at 13 N. Missouri St. Unit B; LaBelle. Call 675-6800 for any questions (fax is the same nury- ber) 239-680-6722. Learn how to clog Beginning Clogging Steps-all ages: Thursdays-5:15 p.m.-taught by Country Rhythm Advanced Cloggirig Team and Pat Bedding- field-6 weeks class for $35. SIntermediate Clogging Steps- all ages; Thursdays-6:00 p.m.- taught by Country Rhythm Advanced Clogging Team and Pat Beddingfield-6 weeks class for $30. Starts Thursday, June 29. Sign up at LaBelle Program Center. Any questions call 675-4130. Come to financing presentation Riverside Real Estate is putting on a free Professional Financing Presentation July 11 from 5-7 p.m. at their office, 45 S. Riverview St. The public is invited. COES FCAT scores available FCAT scores for 4-5th graders of Country Oaks Elementaryare. available at the school office. You may pick them up Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fifth grade scores will be available at LaBelle Middle School. LHS Band room open for practice The LHS Band room is open for practice, questions or meet- ings with members on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. during the summer. Come practice and learn, new things. LHS Band Camp rescheduled LHS Band Camp will be July 31-August 4. Times will be announced in July. All members are required to attend. No band activities July 20-21. Call 674-4120 ext. 274 for more information. 4-H sewing camp '4-H is holding a PJ sewing camp at the 4-H Extension Office in LaBelle from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 10-14. Barren Library summer program Barron Library is gearing up for a great summer program and has something planned for the whole community! The CooCoo CaBarron Kid Cafe for all ages, runs each Thursday morning from 10:30- 11:30 a.m. at Barron Library; TN.T. (Teen Night Thursdays) has started with a bang! Any 12- 18 year old is welcome to join this group on Thursday evenings from 7-8 p.m. Teens pick the group discussion topics, along with an activity to "make you think." It's been a blast! VFW plans brunch/turkey shoot VFW Post 10100 has a Sunday brunch from 9:30 a.m.-noon and a turkey shoot' at 1 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday monthly at the Post home on S. Bridge St. Horse found in Montura If you have lost a horse in the Montura area, please call the sheriff's office at 674-4060 or 983-1440. Burn ban continues A little rain hasn't diminished the fire hazard for this area. A resolution of the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners prohibiting unregulated fires is still in effect. Family Film Festival schedule Movies are free; showings 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. July 11, Skyhigh; July 18, Spe- cial surprise. 6 p.m. showings: July 11, Bat- man Beginnings; July 18, Hitch- hikers Guide to the Galaxy. Show at Lai-el e Assembly Shown at LaBelle Assembly of God on Fraser Avenue (across from the Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School) 675-0900 or 674-0447. 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She will be in charge of Supplemental Educational Services also known as SES, which is for elementary and middle school students in low income families at Title 1 schools that did not reach the Adequate Yearly Progress for three or more years. The only two schools in the district that did reach the Adequate Yearly Progress are LES and UES. SES includes tutoring, remedi- ation and academic intervention. All instruction must take place outside the regular school day and designed to increase the aca- demic achievement of eligible students. The district is required to offer these services under the "No Child Left Behind Act." Ser- vices may be prioritized among those in greatest academic need. Some of her responsibilities will be to identify and notify par- ents of eligible students annually that supplemental educational services are available; help par- ents choose from a list of servic- es that is given to them by the Department of Education; and then enter into an agreement with the provider selected by the parent. Mrs. Foster has been in the Hendry County district school system for a total of 25 years. She started in Clewiston schools and then came to LaBelle schools. She taught sixth grade English at Clewiston Middle School for three years. She then taught Eng- lish as well. as yearbook at Clewiston High School for four years and was in guidance for nine years beginning in 1988. She was at LHS for a total of nine years. She was in guidance at LHS for three years and then was an assistant principal for six years. As an assistant principal her job entailed a plethora of things; however, her main focus- es were curriculum, discipline, ESE and teacher certification. She is looking forward to her new position but she will miss being an assistant principal as well. When asked what she will miss most she said, "I will miss the kids and the faculty." Dan Gilbertson, the new LHS principal coming in, along with a board of people; will decide who the next assistant principal will be. Mrs. Foster noted that it would be a good idea to have a female as the other assistant principal but she doesn't know if that will happen or not. Her first job will to be to "spill her brain" for the new assistant principal coming in, but that will be diffi- cult and will probably have to Almanac Come to free cheer Learn the fundamentals of cheering plus the proper position in jumps and stunts. Anyone between the ages of 5 and 15 is welcome to come to Davis Pratt Park on July 10-13 to learn. There will be an open concession for drinks. The clinic will be held from 5:30 till 7:30 each night. All parents must sign their child in to be able to participate. If you have any further questions please con- tact Margaret Harvey at 863-674- 0708. I Save money on your favorite grocery items. I I Go to hewszap.com to download and print coupons online! i I g -- *- -,--,- Snewszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. Same Day Service Lab On Premises Same Day Service Lab On Premises Caloosa Belle/Janice Foster Janice Foster also moves on happen in small increments over the course of a year because there is so much information that one might get overwhelmed hearing it all at one time. PARTIALS 365 -Eac P a d WhiteShads Avalabl MERCER DENTAL CLINIC ON Us 41, S. FT. MYERS ow U 6 a - GENERAL ANESTHESIA AVAILABLE CALL FOR YOUR PRICE QUOTE AND INFORMATION. 1-866-226-9400 TOLL FREE School district takes on nutrition By Kristin Hunter Let's face it. Americans do not eat very well as a whole. They live in a fast food societywhere it is much eas- ier and more convenient to go through the drive thru than to cook homemade foods. Americans are also not moving as. much as they need to. This newgeneration is grow- ing up on technology such as com- puters, color T. and video games. Therefore, it is important to become more aware of the obesity problem facing society and take a stand to do something about it That is exactly what the school board is doing. It is taking notice of these facts. The school board is implement- ing a Student and Staff Wellness Plan that will provide school envi- ronments that will promote and protect children's health, well- being and ability to learn by sup- porting healthy eating, physical- activity and avoiding risky behavior. According to the plan: All students in grades PK-12 will have opportunities to be physi- cally active Foods and beverages sold or served at school will meet the nutri- tion recommendations of the U.S. SDietary Guidelines for Americans. Schools will provide nutrition education and physical education to foster lifelong habits of healthy eating arid phi sica acti\ it. Schools \ ill provide age appro- priate information for students about the dangers of risky behavior and the promotion of a healthy/safe lifestyle including use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs, bicy- cle/motor vehicle safety, over expo- sure to the sun and skin cancer, sex and sexually transmitted diseases, gun safety and personal hygiene. Retirees Three LaBelle area retirees were recognized at the School Board Meet- ing held on June 27. Barbara Jan Gann, Director of Federal Programs, is retiring after 27 years. Vickidd Carter, Paraprofessional at UES, is retiring after nine years and Vicki Patton, Sec- retary of Human Resources, is retir- ing after 20 years. Marilyn Teal who has worked at LMS as a clerk/typist for years, will be replacing Vicki Pat- ton as the new Secretary of Human Resources at thecounty office. Time changes The time schedule for LaBelle schools has been accepted. The times are as follows: LaBelle High School Teacher workday begins at 7:25 a.m. and ends at 2:55 p.m. Student day begins at 7:35 am. and ends at 2:25 p.m. Bus arrival is 7:15-7:25 a.m. and bus departure'is at 2:29 p.m. LaBelle Middle School Teacher workday begins at 7:05 a.m. and ends at 2:35 p.m. Student day begins at 7:25 a.m. and ends at 2:02 p.m. Bus arrival is 7:05-7:10 a.m. and departure is first run 2:44 p.m. sec- bus departure is at2:05 p.m. ond run 2:59 p.m. LaBelle Elementary School Teacher workday begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at3:15 p.m. Student day begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at first bell 2:40 p.m. sec- ond bell 2:50 p.m. third bell 2:55 p.m. Bus arrival is 7:45-8:00 a.m. and bus departure is first run 2:44 p.m. second run 2:54 p.m. third run 2:59 p.m. Country Oaks Elementary School. Teacher workday starts at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. Student day begins at 8:15 am. and ends at first bell 2:30 p.m. sec- ond bell2:35 p.m. third bell 2:50 p.m. Bus arrival is 7:40-7:55 a.m. and bus departure is first run 2:39 p.m. second run 2:49 p.m. third run 2:59 p.m. Upthegrove Elementary School Teacher workday starts at 7:45 a.m. and ends,at;3:15p m. Student da\ begins at 8:10 a.m and ends at first bell 2:-10 p.rn sec- ond bell 2:55 p.m. Bus arrival is 7:30-7:50 and bus Corps breaks ground on project The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers, Jacksonville District and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) hosted a ceremo- ny as ground was broken to begin the Lake Okeechobee Aquifer Stor- age and Recovery (ASR) pilot, a Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) project. "Today's celebration marks a significant milestone along our journey to help restore the Ever- glades," said Dennis Duke, the Corps' Chief Restoration Program Division and program manager for ecosystem restoration. "This pilot project is vital in determining the feasibility of using this technology to achieve successful ecosystem restoration." Peter Kwiatkowski, Director, Resource Evaluation and Sub regional Modeling I Division for SFWMD said that he is looking for- ward to construction of the project Counties name champions The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) selected seven leg- islators to receive its County Cham- pion Award this year. The legisla- tors were chosen for their support Sand understanding on several sig- nificant county issues during the 2006 Legislative Session. The 2006 FAC County Champi- ons are Sen. Dave Aronberg (D-Palm Beach), Sen. Carey Baker (R-Lake), Rep. Denise Grimsley (R-Highlands), Rep. Curtis Richardson (D-Leon), Rep. David Russell (R-Hernando), Rep. Ray Sansom (R-Okaloosa), and Sen. Rod Smith (D-Alachua). The FAC presented County Champion Awards to Rep. Richard- son, and Rep. Sansom today during an awards presentation at the FAC Annual Conference in Marco Island, FL. Sen. Smith received his award at the FAC Conference, Fri- day, June 30. Awards for Sen. Aron- berg, Sen. Baker, Rep. Grimsley and Rep. Russell will be presented to them in their home districts at a later date to be determined. Founded in 1929, the Florida Association of Counties is a non- profit association representing the diverse interests of Florida's 67 counties. Learn more at www.fl- counties.com. and the information it will provide for future decision-making. He stat- ed that the National Academy of Sciences had reviewed the scope of work for the ASR regional study and the pilot project, and had not only accepted but applauded the efforts it represented. ASR will store large quantities of fresh water, up to five million gallons per day, where it can be treated to meet federal and state water stan- dards, and later used to meet ecologi- cal and other water resource needs. The pilot phase will be constructed at two locations adjacent to Lake Okee- chobee along the Kissimmee River, near its outlet to Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee County, and by the St. Lucie canal near the Port Mayaca lock in Martin County. Itwill be completed over asix year period and will cost an estimated $19 million. ASR technology has been used in Florida since the early 1980s to maintain adequate supplies of drinking water. CERP proposes to use up to 333 ASR wells to store a total of as much as 1.6 billion gal- lons of fresh water per day to ensure water for the Everglades, to improve conditions in Lake Okeechobee and to prevent damaging releases of fresh water to coastal estuaries. Water that is pumped into the aquifer displaces the slightly salty aquifer water, and the stored water is recovered via pumping for later beneficial use. The pilot project is necessary to identify the optimum configuration for the storage wells and will help to determine Wrater quantity and quality characteristics. "There are only so many options," said Duke. "We're doing everything we can in the short term and planning even more for the long term to save Lake Okee- chobee because we know it's the heart of the Everglades ecosystem." I Save money on your favorite grocery items. I Go to newszap.com to download and print coupons online! I newszap.COm Community Links. Individual Voices. L -----------------------J CITY OF LABELLE NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT ACCESSORY USES AND TEMPORARY MODULAR BUILDINGS The City Commission of the City of LaBelle proposes to adopt an ordinance amending existing City of LaBelle Code of Ordinances to revise the permitted uses of the exist- ing business and industrial zoning requirements to include accessory uses and struc- tures and to revise the uses permitted by special exception to include temporary mod- ular buildings, standards, and process and having the following title ORDINANCE NO. 2006-29 CITY OF LABELLE ACCESSORY USES AND TEMPORARY MODULAR BUILDINGS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMEND- MENT OF THE CITY OF LABELLE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 4. ZONING ARTICLE IV DISTRICT REGULATIONS SEC. 4-70 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS IN B-l, B-2, B-3 TO PERMITTED USES TO INCLUDE ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES; TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY MODULAR BUILDINGS FOR EXPAN- SION AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public hearing on the ordinance will be held Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Room, LaBelle City Hall, 481 W Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle. Ordinance is available for review at City Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attorney. If anyone decides to appeal a deci- sion made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and that for such pur- poses, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor LaBelle Youth Development Academy -Teacher workday begins at 7:15 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. Student day begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends first bell 1:15 p.m. second bell 1:30 p.m. Bus arrival is at 7:15-7:30 a.m. bus departure is first run 1:20 p.m. second run 1:35 p.m. r---------------i Lori Langford r Bonds has baseball fans thinking abu home runs and history. Do you I SPORTS FANS! Ithe Cubs who taunted Babe Ruth I BET I ecers before blasting threall there SYOU I DIDN'T I I KNOW ; I I, .- career I Broulght to ou by I Lorit Langford I Barry Bonds has baseball fans thinking I I bout home runs and history. Do you I I know here a former pitcher named I I GuyBushfitsin? Bushwas a hurlerfor Sthe Cubs who taunted Babe Ruth so relentlessly during the 1932 World I I Series that, so the legend goes, Babe pointed to a spot in the Wrigley Field I bleachers before blmpasting the all thereazilian 'soccer players .. Half an hour after one. ' go t a goal against a rival team called the Rabbits. Edmilson romptly pulled a (sweaty) carrot sorts and ate it. Then there' t wsAngelsrieverDick n Drago, onJuly 20,1976, in Milwaukee. I I'. I SBonds might have passed Ruth in career Home runs, but long balls and the Babe will always be thought of together. He I waS, of course, the first to hit 60 in one I Season, but also the first to hit 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50. No wonder he was called the Sultan of Swat, as well as many other colorful nicknames such as the Be hemoth of Blast and the Maharaja of Manh. For two days after his death in I 1948, some 200,000 filed by Ruth's cas- So you think athletes in American sports celebrate excessively when they score? They can't compare to Brazilian soccer players. Half an hour after one game beg a n striker named Edmilson I got a goal against a rival team called the I I Rabbits. Edmilson promptly pulled a S(sweaty) carrot out of his shorts and ate I t. Then there was a striker named I I Nunesplyingagainst a rivalwhosefans I I adopted a pig as a mascot. After Nunes I scored he dropped to all fours, oinlin I andmakingpig aces. Thefans stormed I the field in a frenzy, and Nunes was I I fined $5,300 for inciting a riot. I I I I I I I'll bet you didn't know, coming or I going, that when the rubber hits the I I road, you can't afford not to buy from I I Langford. I I I I "Y'all SpokenHereI" I I 675-1686 I I---------------- The patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or treatment that is preformed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee or reduced fee service., examination or treatment. LOST YOUR Don't Sweat, we'll fix it! Randy's Garage, Inc. For Complete Truck 675 10 & Auto Repair, Call 67 " 4 -.3 '-,, V r., REVIVAL JULY 9 -12 Rev. 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Creole & i Kin/abal Spoken : ...... .......... .... ... .,.,./ .,'- ff-_,9-~~i- M HENRY COUNTYSCHOOL IS RECRUITING SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS Training Classes will begin July I 0(h and run throtigh JIuly 2. 2006 (Class Time \w ill l)e 7:00 a.1i. 10 Noon Classes will lIe held at the LaBelle BLus Comllpoulndl (4040 Cowaboy \a)') To register please cOlntact the Transp)orlation Office at 863-674-4 I 15 Before July 7, 2006 If interested. 10 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6, 2006 Kunkel documented historic Florida flora, fauna By MaryAnn Morris While all the exploring and money making schemes were much afoot in Florida, others came with different interests. One of these "others" was John Kunkel Small, PhD, ScD. He was a botanist, of published note, who just happened to be the Head Curator of the Museums and Herbarium of the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden. He wrote of the ferns and flora of South Florida: the Keys, Miami, the Everglades, Cape Sable and his travels to Lake Okeechobee and the Big Cypress all from 1913 through 1918. Few scientists of such note have left such a record. In his pamphlet, Explorations in south Florida, 1915, he speaks of starting his travels here in 1903. He documented, in scien- tific descriptions and photo- graphs, the Florida that was. His "A Botanical Excursion to the Big Cypress", told of his trav- els from Ft. Pierce through Okee- chobee, Palmdale and on to the Big Cypress. He traveled with "Mr. W. Stanley Hanson, a bird inspector from the United States Biological Survey." The "facili- ties" for collecting his plant spec- imens were provided b\ Mr. Chai les Deering of Miami. "A- Fi,:,t Pi-rce disappeared from view, we sped westward to the Halpatiokee Swamp where countless turtles and snakes basked in the water pools along the road," he says. "Alter cross- ing the swamp another stretch of 'sand pine woods \\as traversed with difficulty, as the combined power of the engine and the pushing ability of the occupants of the car %\ere necessary to get tllough the twelve miles of loose Riecollect ions A ies labnoit Horid 's p aetrs ahli his story r I- sand." Such were the joys of trav- el in early Florida or up in the Viking today! Later he says, "Then we reached Okeechobee City, a settlement of several scores of houses. In the fall of 1913 when we went up the Onoshohatchee River from Lake Okeechobee, this place had been located on the map and staked out by surveyors, but not vel col- onized. "At this point we left civiliza- tion behind. From Okeechobee City to Fisheating Creek the country was devoid even of roads and we took an old trail, dating back perhaps to even before the Seminole Wars. By degrees, Okeechobee City disap- peared as we hurried around the curves, not to say, coils in the trail and after passing through so(en .miles of pinelands w\e came to the bottoms or prairies of the Kissirnmee Ri\er. These bottom lands are like immense lawns, perfectly e\ el, and carpeted with a turf of arious wild grasses, and often extending as far as the eye can see. There were thousands of serni-\\ ild cattle grazing on the broad green prairies." After an adventurous crossing of the Kissimmee River on a ferry boat, the\ decided to cross the Indian Prairie that night. It was uninhabited. He describes the feeling of driving on the flat expanse in the pitch black dark. "Although the prairie was deal level, the optical illusion was that of running downhill and jumping off the earth." After a rest and a meal in Palmdale they got an early start for LaBelle. "After a few hours rest, we made an early start for LaBelle, which is an old settlement situat- ed at about the start of natural navigation on the Caloosahatch- ee River. They crossed Fisheating Creek. "An extremely picturesque stream meandering through the almost uninhabited prairie, with its banks either exposed t, the sun or covered \ ith shrubs and bright-colored asters or ham. mocks ol oaks, ash and maple which h sometimes give way to palmetto which h sometimes lean far over the water's edge." Nearing the Caloosahatchee they met a very interesting little Florida native. "Perhaps the most interesting creature on these prairies was the Burrowing Owl. This bird, in some places had honey-combed the prairie with its burrows. These tunnels, about six to eight feet long are about a foot beneath the sand. At one end is an opening about six inches across, at the other end is a nest. The old owls are so tame we could almost pick them up and often they would sit quite still \ while the automobiles passed by them at a distance of about two feet. 'They decided to dig up one of the burrows, but as theN started to dig, \ere startled b\ the sound of a rattlesnake. then t\\o rattle snakes, then a third. "The digging became more Thr, f. ,- a W- -, -- r / .C -. i. -- - Special to INIlJohn Kunkel Small/ Reprinted from Natural History A tributary of the Caloosahatchee River is choked with water hyacinth. exciting," says Mr. Small, "as we dug further and further and the rattling became louder and louder. We thought it would be an excellent opportunity to get pictures of a living rattlesnake. After a considerable search some surveyor's stakes were found and a noose prepared for -3' capturing the serpents alive." ;3 But what they found were 1 four owls and the largest ones had learned to imitate a rat- Jq Stlesnake so well that, "we who had personal experience with " rattlesnakes were deceived." V A New Twist in Skylights Introducing Solatube, The Miracle Skylight. Iz -_:.- A revolutionary new way to think about skylights. Professionally Installed in 2 hours No Relraming No Painring. No Mess NE sOLARPOWERED Cost Much Less man Old Fasronecl Skylighji AnTIC FANS S Lel *u Cr -r'ia Ir.i i ,iiation Consultants show you the .3~nc r..r S:,.a',ldnul- :r, inrT w .:. .ur .ni .l..5 , S- Hurricane Tested & Approved t a SOLATUBE "* inga nIr I,,M,.,.Svilc.>tO *^MD D Dana Howard Weekley Post 130 AMER'ICAN LEG-ION AND THE LEGION AUXILIARY Friday light Fish Fry S- 7 pm at 699 S.R. 0 W Also... Deep Fried Chicken, Fish, Crab Cakes, Shrimp, or Combos MJ\lical Itjerrtinrr)nt Included Special to INI,'John Kunkel SmalliReprinted from Natural History Vol Xx Special 10 INI'John Kunkel Small/Reprinted from Natural History, Vol XX On the journey from Palmdale to LaBelle, a nest of burrow- ing owls which had learned to imitate the sound of a rat- tlesnake was unearthed by the scientists in 1917. . aaloosa oelle/lray orarn Take your best shot Anthony Dowd of Moore Haven, formerly a Pioneer Plan- tation resident, gets ready to shoot at the Pioneer Volun- teer Fire Department's annual turkey shoot July 1-2. Shooters matched skills to win turkeys or hams at the' department's regular fundraiser. I I i 1' "II * .1 .I r ., ., Special to INI/John Kunkel Small/Florida Archives John Kunkel Small photographed one of two expedition vehicles being repaired near Big Cypress Swamp, May 1917, 65 miles east of Ft. Myers.. Present were John DeWinkler, Gordon Olmstead, W. Stanley Hansen and A.H. Gillingham. Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Nikki Yeager Providing shelter' Jackie Foster, left, of the LaBelle Kiwanis Club's Human & Spiritual Growth Committee, presented Rita Dunne, Vice President of the Hendry County Homeless Coalition, a check to assist with plans for a shelter to provide a fami- ly with assistance for several days while they are assisted by other community support groups. newszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices.M_ .at Walnut Creek Pre Jevewoi f P f ricip'j fro! Mr e fDoiv $ 'i ' 2Aeh WIMJour four of NCs premier spot for zEauine Enftwuiasfs 88., 329.85o Fo wunw ru,~e roa efries',corn CilT OF LLBELLE Notice of Proposed Enactment The City Commission of the City of LaBelle proposes to adopt an ordinance amending existing City of LaBelle Code of Ordinances to revise the existing City of LaBelle Land Development Code and having the following title ORDINANCE NO.. 2006-28 CITY OF LABELLE SAMENDING ST !l,'J'.PX .AT [ F .i.\,A,-.EUMF.Ir R i!E -t.l- ,1 a i _:f . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, TO AMEND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS CITY OF LABELLE CODE, APENDIX B. LAND DEVEL- OPMENT CODE. CHAPTER 7; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF THE EXISTING DRAFT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR l'".TrP.IIT'r,' PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. COPIES OF THE ORDINANCES AND COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BY METES AND BOUNDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE LABELLE CITY HALL. The Public Hearing will on the ordinance will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on 481 West Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. Ordinance is avail- able for review at City Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attorney. If anyone decides to appeal a decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and for that purposess, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the tes- timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE. City of LaBelle City Commission Randal A. Bengston, Mayor SERVICE FOR ALL YOUR AIR CONDITIONING NEEDS Sales Service Repairs On All Makes New Construction/Replacement Installations Preventive Maintenance Agreements Duct Cleaning and Sanitization Energy and Load Calculations Climate Control Systems, Inc. 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Canal Point Pahokee Belle Glade South Boy Clewiston Moore Haven Ortona tAuse North LoBelle . 4'P-; : Feldo LaBelle Immokalee Pioneer Plantation Buckhead Ridge Okeechobee Basinger Frostproof "! j ---;,-;; 9 ~~ -~ n -WA ---im r-amr ...... ..... .. I e-4, : -.. - -m *I Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6,2006 11 Girl Scout cookies shipped to military As a result of a new Girl Scout service project, MacDill Air Force Base received more than 51,000 packages of Girl Scout cookies for active military personnel that were purchased and donated by commu- nity members during the cookie pro- gram implemented this past spring. Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. (Gulf Coast area) partnered with Girl Scouts of Suncoast Coun- cil (Tampa area) to ask customers, during the cookie sale, to purchase an additional package of cookies for active military personnel. Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. sold more than 10,000 packages of cookies for the, military or 11 per- cent of its total sales for 2006. In late spring, the cookies were shipped directly from the baking company, Little Brownie Bakers, to MacDill Air Force Base where they were distributed to active military men and women. "This service project was a great effort to recognize our mili- tary personnel," said Sandi Stew- art, CEO of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. "It also taught the girls the importance of philanthropy and community service. And, we are grateful to the community for it generous support of this project." Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA and serves more than 8,900 girls in Manatee, Sarasota, Char- lotte, DeSoto, Lee, Collier, and half of Hendry counties. Tlel GrouHi * $579,900 PRICE REDUCED! 3BD/2BA home on 2.34+/- acres in Naples. Home features a pole barn, screen lanai, security system, dual fireplace, eat-in kitchen. Owner/Agent bring any seri- ous offer. * $526,000 PRICE REDUCEDI 4BD/3BA home on 1+/- acre. Home has vaulted and coffer ceilings, a soundproof studio, move. able island in kitchen and an above ground pool just tb ame a few of the luxuries that this beautiful home offers. * $374,900 3BD/2BA Beautiful well maintained home on man- icured 1+/- acres in LaBelle's first gated Riverfront Community. * $299,900 PRICE REDUCED. Beautiful like new 3BD/2BAwith 2 car garage home in the Belmont area. Patio and deck area in back yard. * $229,900 PRICE REDUCED Gorgeous new 3BD/2BA house with garage. Split floor plan, living area w/fire place. Master bath- room has a garden tub and dual sinks. Carpet and tile throughout. This is a must see! * $204,900- New 3BD/2BA home on a beautiful lot. Master bath- room has a garden tub w/separate shower. Kitchen features an island w/extra sink & more don't let this one slip by! S.$179,900 2BD/2BA Excellent vacation or starter home on a comer lot in Port laBelle. Spacious living room and separate din- ing room. Screen enclosed front and back lanai. Lot has a separate workshop and small tree house great for kids. * $169,900 PRICE REDUCEDt- New 3BD/2BA home. This home features split floor plan and the kitchen has a morning room. - $149,999 2BD/1BA spacious home, features a completely fenced in yard and an above ground pool. * $94,900 3BD/1BA Newly remodeled home in LaBelle. This home has new tile, carpet, paint, cabinets, hot water heater, bath room and new roof with a transferable warranty. Great Investment potential or first time home buyer. MOBILE HOMES: .* $499,000 This 3BD/2BA Mobile home sits on 9.44+/- acres with a ringcanal around the cypress head. There is also a 2BD/2BA mobile home the.property this mobile home features a screened in porch, fireplace, new carpet and Is wheel chair accessible. This is a must seel * $475,000 Spacious 3BD/3BA mobile home in Muse sits on 5+/- acres. This spacious home features an addition with it's own entrance and much more. The property has a pond w/sland and bridge, an above ground pool, 2 barns & more. * $349,000 Beautiful 3BR/2BA upgraded manufactured home on 2.29+/- acres. This is a very spacioushome in immaculate con- dition ad has many extras. Call today for appointment. * $300,000 3BD/IBA mobile home in Muse which rests on 5,-/- ,acres features a new well and roof Property is also fenced with a shed and pond. * $197,900 Immaculate 2 1/2 year old 4BD/2BA manufactured home across from the riverand boat ramps, many, many upgrades. A shed and irrigation. Call for more info. $* 189,900 -Spacious 3BD/2BAon 1.88+/- acres in Muse. Home features a split floor plan. The living area has a fireplace; kitchen has an island and pantry. The master bedroom has an additional room that can be used as an office or sitting room. The well and septic tank are new Call today for an appointment. * $185,000'- 3BD/2BA manufactured home on 5+/- acres. There is a wood deck leading upto a brand new above ground pool. Call for more info. * $129,900 to $146,900 New 4BD/2BA & 3BD/2BA Manufactured Homes on .50+/- acres in El Rio S/D. * i 1 5'i)t '1 i .M. A .-. M .i' l ."' i.lr : 1]. .', I.I...,u It n 'l j i' "C..: '..ll.I 1..1... .: H i I'', .,J 11,1 j i at I a .. j q f.j.[' .-l lr |: ,,r 'r I ,.,r if Ik [ L 1 4. f u -J 1 1i 1 ,SOO 121).5110 AO W.,l.i I H,J T.. w m.1. ,,l .,.J, . , l,. l,.h ,.|i., '.,. ; ',,:ll 11 'lf l,': Ili[ r. H l,. .,- I .f[, .l 1.1 Call today lur numplcun dJal S$94,900 looking for a 3BD/2BA manufactured home on 1.25+/ acres? This home features a split floor plan. Cal today for more info and for an appointment. * $85,000 2BD/1,5BA Great retirement or starter home. New carpet and tile, This Is a must see'l Call'for more info. * $52,OOM000 ..B pCE i. B/BALecfi c lot in laBelle wi tJ iff oi, shop. ping and restaurants. * 5 1.60 0 ,0 0 i 1. I. l. .i, ,.,i % u r.:. 'li, i. ..., Lrr l ] i'..;I id [.f l. 1 I' i .. Jll .' n ,:,i,. nt.i * 1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. CurrentlyAuto Salvage yard. * $1,250,000 16.04+/-Acres Great Development Opportunity! .l.1. :l. nh.,, i ir .,'- l|,,', ,,.ial I.. O' *1,I'f r",Jn mi '.h. r i.. II * ?988,U25 I il'.:I.., ,: a ..1,... I ,,,, t. I,.. n:i..: I ,l.il, SAuto Salvage yard. Organized w/clean bill of health. * PRICE REDUCED $900,000 45+/- Hard to find acres adjoin- ing Babcock property in Muse. Paved road access. * $850,000 40+/- acres beautifully secluded with pasture, ponds, cabbage palms and oaks. * $650,000 2+/- acre in the heart ofAlva on busy SR 80. * $349,000 5.76+/- acres on a tropical setting in Moore Haven. Property features all sorts of exotic fruit trees and plants. Pole barn and 1930's home are located on the property,. Home is to be sold "as is." * $272,000 10+/- acres with pines, a pond and shed. 1 $14"9," *dNl~ t! that is alsofor sal O rP,, . HOMESITES: $13,000 $72,900- Call for more information about 3 avail- able lots in Fordson Park. The lots have been nicely maintained and are close to everything in LaBelle. CALL FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE INPORT LABELLE MONTURA AND LEHIGH ACRES -(zW~b MOORE HAVEN Adorable old Florida bungalow on a city lot beneath the Moore Haven 'Bridge. Zoned Commercial, cur- rently residential. Close to the Courthouse, Riverwalk, City Dock & Library. Fenced and landscaped, new roof in 2006, fresh paint inside & out. $95,500. MLS#200642913. Call Janet. VERY NICE 2BR/IBA HOME situat- ed on approximately .25 of an acre on greenbelt. In deed restricted commu- nity, oversized living room w/sliding glass door to back yard. Interior paint & carpet like new, eat-in kitchen, LAKEPORT. Beautiful 20 acres, fenced three sides, improved pasture supports a healthy herd. Ideal for horses, fantastic birding and wildlife viewing. Located on Rim Canal of Lake 0' with access to Fisheating Creek. Private, secluded with paved road access. MLS# 200641980. Call Janet 863-673-2294 BEAUTIFUL 3BR/2BA HOME on huge corner lot in Port LaBelle!! Spacious living room. Upgraded extras, large game room, vertical blinds throughout. Well maintained. Sprinkler system, citrus trees, fish pond and community swimming pool nearby. $199,000. MLS#200613848. Call Nancy Lou Smith 239-250-9497 MONTURA. 1.25 ac on S. Willow Ave. Mobile or conventional homes permit- ted. Livestock allowed. $43,000 MLS#200644139 Call Janet. COMMERCIAL CORNER State Rd. 29 & Helms Rd. Paved streets on 3 sides, area ofboorning growth. Zoned C-l, pos- LEHIGH ACRES 1/2 -acre building lot on Fitch Avenue. $70,000. MLS#2006330367 GLADES CO UNIT 102 Port LaBelle. .23 acres on Bucknell. $50,000. MLS#200630372 JUST WEST OF LABELLE, but still close to everything. Beautiful 3BR/2BA pool home with a split floor plan and attached 2 car garage. Features a cov- ered lanai with hurricane shutters and caged heated pool with a waterfall and built-in spa. Enjoy the view of an orange grove from your patio. Includes zoned sprinklers, storage shed, spacious yard, gorgeous oak trees and queen palms. This is a very nice home on over 1/2 an acre. $329,000 MLS#200639268 WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME in Port LaBelle. 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage with a nice screen porch on the back. Fenced yard with a view to a canal. This home features large bedrooms, a remodeled hall bath, inside laundry area and a new freezer. The garage has a great workbench and lots of storage. The backyard has a large storage shed. $189,000. MLS#200637940 THIS BRAND NEW home is huge! Quality abounds. There is a large liv- ing room, a family room with a work- ing fireplace. There are arched door- ways, a vaulted ceiling, a kitchen w/island & attractive cabinets. The master bedroom features a retreat area, a large bathroom w/garden tub, shower & dual sinks, and a big walk-in closet. This home is situated on 1.25+/- acres and is fenced for horses. It is secluded and quiet for peace and relaxation. $125,000. MLS200621196 1. SPACIOUS LAKE- VIEW HQMEI This 3/2 open floor plan manufac- tured home features a wood burning fireplace and large master -suite. Home comes complete w/ refrigerator, range, dish- washer, microwave, and extra storage shed out- back. $145,000 2. AFFORDABLE FAMI- LY HOME!, This 4/2 home with updated kitchen, ceramic tile flooring, screened lanai and fenced backyard with greenbelt could be just what you have been searching for. Only min- utes from the community pool. $170,000 3. ALMOST NEW HOME ON ACREAGE! This almost new 3/2 mobile home on 2.29+/- acres is only minutes from town and is the per- fect location for horses, livestock or just enjoy the open space of life in the country. $185,900 4. AFFORDABLE FAMI- LY HOME! This 3/2 home on a greenbelt in Port LaBelle has a new roof, new carpet, is very clean and nicely land- scaped. This could be the home you have been dreaming of! $190,000 5. MOBILE HOME WITH MOTHER-IN- LAW APARTMENT! Enjoy this nicely main- tained 3/2 mobile home on 2' +/- acres, w/ a Mother-in-Law apart- ment, kitchen appli- ances, two-bay pole barn w/ attached office and miscellaneous buildings. $199,900 6. STOP LOOKING! 700 S. Main Street LaBelle' FL. 33975 863.675.4500 Realtors: Emily Ankeney Tony Barnes Gregory Bone Lisa Cleghorn SBonnie M. Denning, CPA Ward Dickinson Joyce Gerstman SYvonne Hallman Lisa Herrero Phyllis Kelley-Miller Wayne McQuaig *Paul Meador Dan Pool Katie. Solomon Synda Williams Tracey L. Williams This brand new 3/2 CBS home has a double door entrance, cathedral ceil- ings, tile, plush 'carpet, white raised panel cabi- nets, plant shelves, and a 27' lanai. $240,000 7. IN TOWN GETAWAY! This 2/2 home on a .79+/- acre park like lot boasts a new metal roof, new septic system, new carport, four zone sprin- klqr system, large cus- tom storage building w/ new roof, fenced back yard and much more. $244,000 8. BEAUTIFUL AND INVITING! Be the proud owners of. this meticu- lously maintained 3/2, 2 car garage contemporary home which features cathedral ceilings, a screened lanai, split floor plan, breakfast room, and lots of extras. $249,000 9. ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE! With this spacious 3/2 home offering a split floorplan w/ a large mas- ter suite, separate laun- dry room and double garage: one attached and one detached. Located on a large lot overlooking a greenbelt area and lake. $265,000 Unfurnished $275,000 Furnished 10. INVEST FOR YOUR FUTURE! Close to town duplex! Unit 1 is a 2/1, Unit 2 is a 2/1.5 and is handicap accessible. Close to shopping, schools and churches. This duplex will pay for itself. $270,000 11. AFFORDABLE COUNTRY LIVING! This 3/2 manufactured home on 5.14 +/- acres has a 1 and, Investments 8 Real Estate Sherri Denning Licensed Real Estate Broker www.soland.com screened front porch and another on the side. Located in Muse, -the property boasts old oaks, a manicured lawn, two storage buildings and 2.5 acres fenced. $299,900 12. TOP LOCATION! Restaurants, shops, schools and grocery stores are all within min- utes of this. 3/2 home with a POOL! Situated on a quiet street, you'll enjoy spending evenings on your light and airy lanail Located in Cape Coral. $300,000 13. GREAT POTENTIAL IN THE HEART OF ALVA! With a little work this 5/4 home originally built in 1920, could again be the showplace of Alval Huge screened lanai, large oaks and a completely fenced .45+/- acre yard compliments this very unique home. $370,000 14. "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 15. COUNTRY LIVING! New in 2005 3/2 home, privately situated on 10+/- fenced and cross- fenced acres behind entry gates into Riverbend Estates! Enjoy great porches, a spacious great room, eat-in kitchen, and laundry room. $795,000 Call our knowledgeable and friendly staff about landform 1/4 acre to 100+ acres!!! WE'RE LAND EXPERTS! 2MLS -K.. OPPOAUNIY Toll Fee877'3 1,4103048 L. I-c. =-- AISf4&. Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6, 2006 HBUYYERS GUIDE LC -ouio LcOCATION, LOCA- T. lON-Zcned Bi, located at 141 F Hic kp cheek e Ave. in LaBelle, 250 Sq.Ft commercial build- ing. Building and land for sale only. All kitchen appliances ex.:pt Hobart Mixer. For more .* -0 delr : crotact Cathy Lee. Pr',pcrti offered at $1,500.000. Vacant Land listings starting at $39,900. 8036 Salem Cir '/4 acre $39,900. 9022 E Justice Cir acre $39,900. 0 Canoe Ct. $40,000. 9004 N Casa Ct 1/3 acre $40,900. 0 Norge Cir '4 acre $45,500. 6020 Kumquat Cir $45,500. 9016 Ibis Ct acre $45,500. 7063 Tide Cir acre $47,900. S7065 Tide Cir acre $47,900. 7824 NW 18th Ter 1.25 acre $79,900. /* 260 Caloosa Estates Dr $99.500. 12295 Rudder Ln $395,000. Deep Water' Canal Call or stop by to see more information on all of our listings! . ,ta CThce l 9ng c-cxip 274 N Bridge St LaBelle,FL 33935 863-612-0002 I 863-675-0898 OFC PERSONAL ATTENTION WORLDWIDE INTERNET MARKETING NIKKI YEAGER, Sales Associate PAUL ROSER, Brok Nikki@NikkiYeagerRoser.com Paul@PaulRoser.c 239/564-2005 cell 283/584-2002 SBankofAmerica SHIRLEY IMHOFF WILLIS S BankoTAmeria Mortgage Loan Officer -"- Consumer Real Estate In Tel: 863-675-9065 1-800-854-5783 extension 56302 Fax: 863-675-7744 i shirley.willis@bankofamerica.com Now with an office in LaBelle at 415 W. Hwy 80 ''. Call for an appointment em 0om Landmark RBildina;, Inc. Port LaBelle 7030 & 7032 Ramrod Circle Includes many upgrades! Low $200's Beautifully updated and restored. in toWn with pole barn on 2 $299,500 AO HSIE XE 23+/- acres in Alva of Persimmon Ridge Road, great pasture land. lo+/- acres in Alva. Over 10oo' of River and Telegraph Creek frontage. Riverfront Caloosa Preserve, Come build your dream home. Corner lots in River Oaks, Alva. 2 story home city lots 1 (61)628299 0 863I II5893E RIVERSIDE REAL ESTATE, INC. 45 South Riverview LaBelle, FL 863-675-2718 1-877-675-2718 STOP RENTING! Let Riverside guide you through the buying process... from selecting the perfect home... to finding the right financing programsto meet your needs. Join us! July 11th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, FETLiRES OF THE WEEK 3BR/2BA MANUFACTURED HOME on fenced lot w/ many oaks in LaBelle: Home has 12 x 14' deck, perfect for entertaining. $119,900 manufactured home has a lot to offer. vaulted ceilings, entertainment package Split floor plan, deck, new carpet & includes a large screen television w/ stereo paint. Priced to sell! $125,000 and surround sound, split floor plan, built in A,.,ill ur r ,f" hi,',l nn 1 1 f." ,,, I' lc I r' -' -. a .,. .... ri o" g b J.jI s' &-.,!..i ,,,.. $ [99,5011 - AFFORDABLE AND WELL MAIN-I TAINED 31r''- .i ..rnutiuaur.d hr.. i' ' . off-,:,I -- i po-t., 4rb t-,d r I..l -* Perfect starter home or rental invest- ment. Located within city limits, com- pletely fenced & priced to sell! $99,900 IMMACULATE 3BR/2BA MANUFAC- TURED HOME situated on shaded S.. ..' ,'.' oversized' lot in town & completely fenced. Home features vaulted ceilings, OAKS, FENCED BACK YARD, split floot plan, kitchen with pantry & 3BR/2BA CBS home in the heart of breakfast island. Reduced $134,900 LaBelle. Great location! $195,000 I X .. -. ~ QUIET COUNTRY RETREAT! Like new A GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT OR manufactured home on 2.82 acres in quiet STARTER HOME! This 3BR/2BA Ft. Denaud. This immaculate home offers CHARMING 2BR/2BA CEDAR HOME sits on oversized corner lot in the city. Features are vaulted ceilings, tile, French doors, fenced back yard & extra storage. $199,900 3BR/2BA NEW CONSTRUCTION in LaBelle! This waterfront homesite is located in LaBelle City limits. Home site, includes ownership of the canal, which provides protected boat dockage and direct access to the Caloosahatchee River. $299,000 WATERFRONT HOMES / LOTS LOCATION. LOCATION, LOCA- TION!!! This 3 +/- acre peninsula has over 700' of Caloosahatchee River frontage with Hwy. 29 access. Zoned C-2 your possibilities are endlessly $3,300,000 INVEST NOW! One of the few river- front acreage parcels on the market. .This 10.7 Acres has 600+/- feet fronting on the river. Look to the East and'West and enjoy views from the raised river- bank. The waterfront piece features lakefront on the South side and river- front on the North. Parcel's future land use is leisure recreation (LR). Your pos- sibilities are endless here $3,500,000 SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT ESTATE site with over 200 feet of water- front .and already separated into 2 lots. Site features frontage on the main river and the "Old River." Old River frontage includes 60 feet of protected dockage. TI.- ,br rn..q~rh~rk q nn q:then CBS HOME! Split floor plani '200 "0+ "' "" J ."i ,_. ..il ,stbc1 kL U.1 i .. total sq..ft., granite counter tops, 18" lI..r $1,500,000 ceramic tile, vaulted ceiling and many WATERFRONT & PRIVACY AT IT'S more upgraded features. $245,000 BEST! This recently renovated S ., 3BR/2BA hoine is located at the Ortona ."', a '*' ij J Locks. Fish from your own private dock. S 'i (Permit in place to add new dock w/ lift.) Priced to Sell!! $499,900 .;_ S .. GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT This 1.04 S'acre lot is wooded and located on '* County Road 78..Build your dream home on this parcel & enjoy endless. ONE OF THE FEW PRIVATELY views ofthe Caloosahatchee River. Price OWNED man made deep water canals Reduced $499,900 THIS 2BR/1.5BA MOBILE HOME is NATURE LOVERS. This 2/2 CBS located in quiet River Oaks Subdivision, Home & Guest mobile is on Jack's Ortona. Great investment for the part- Branch w/ river access. This Uniique time Floridian, or. a great get-away. property also has its own private Home being sold partially furnished & ISLAND C...r._-.up prop-r', ; covered offers split floor plan w/ vaulted ceilings. with Irigce a'k. C1l I. r n.,.rc ,details. $58,500 {UNDER CONTRACT} This is ia fiM-T EE i $475.000 HOMES ON ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL RIVERVIEWS from .this .iNIQLE, DESIRABLE 4NDSECLLiD- waterfront homesite on dredged river ED! Les thin- i ma rnle r..im he nf- \\est oxbow w/ private dock in place. Home site C..id:, Liriiir' 14 j..re- n o ne'of is located approx. 75 ft. from the main the fastest growing areas of Glades river. Permits are in place to re-dredge County. Surrounded by large acreage, oxbow to 6-8 ft. depth. $499,000 this parcel has been cleared & fenced.. HOMES IN THE CITY This custom built home is spacious and MOVE IN READY! Newly remodeled 3 very well kept. Over 3,400 sq.ft .split Br / 2 Ba home located n large lot in floor plan features ceramic tile, 3 large the city. New carpet, flooring and inte- bedrooms, walk-in closets'& 2Z5 spacious rior paint & spacious master bedroom baths. Island kitchen haswalk-in pantry, $179,900 {Under Contract} breakfast area & is oen to the large THISIMMACULATE 2BR/1.5BA HOME -family room. Master bedroom & bath THIS IMMACULATE 2BR/1 A H E offer his and hers walk-in closets, garden is located in the center of town close to tub, separate show, dual siks & everything. What a terrific home for some- a tote ool Too many extras to one justett r on their own or s access to .the pool. Too many extras to one just settg out on their own or sizing mention. $1,475,000 down. Home is partially furnished & ready 3BR/1BA CBS HOME on 8.8+/- acres for you! $15y9,900 fronting on paved road approx. 3 miles HOMES .from town. Property is fenced & cross 3BR/2BA CBS HOME W/POOL in fenced w/ gorgeous oaks and horse sta- Laurel Oaks, very desirable neighbor- bid $490.000. hood w/great floor plan for a growing SPACIOUS 4BR/2BA MAN-UFAC- family. Property is surrounded by large TURED home on 4.84 +/- acres com- oaks & a few fruit trees. Home/pool pletely fenced, pond & mostly cleared. needs TLC & some repairs. Home is Split floor plan, large master bedroom/ being sold AS IS. $235,000 bath, office/nursery, formal living room, ONLY CONDO ON THE MARKET IN family room & open kitchen w/ island. LABELLE! This 2BR/2BA unit would $325,000. make a Lreat rental investment qPDACtOTTTr ANUFACTUREDRT E HUAM or full-time residence. Located on the first floor this condo features a greenbelt view, tile in kitchen/ bathrooms & a bonus room. Comfortable living awaits your arrival! $150,000 {Under Contract} brAVUIUJUb MAJNt t UL.VU JI UR=, JMVA on 5+/- acres. Property has pond, fenced, cleared & ready for your horses. This 4 Br / 2 Ba oversized home features split floor plan, wood-like flooring in liv- ing areas & many extras! $285,000 SE HABLA ESPAIOL www.labelleriverside.com E-mail realestate@labelleriverside.com Marilyn Sears Licensed Real Estate Broker Sales Associates -.Nancy Hendrickson, Margaret Whatley, Yvonne Doll, Consuelo Tarin Lopez, Suzanne Sherrod, Judy Cross McClure and Receptionist Emily Curtis -- SHBOI WCFI SE PRFIOP>ERT-rIES 3BR/2BA CBS HOME IN THE LISTEN TO THE QUIET EXCITINGLY NEW AND EXPERIENCE TH1E JOY '. I- CITY. QaliL;v eaures include ON 5 ACRES OF LAND. SPACIOUS 3BR'2BA CBS OF COOKING. 3BR/BA ..a neA 30 T.'roof installed thl ..'.... 3 B CBS home offers ... .I hoI on .50 acre. Eniov plus a d en. This functional -.., v^ kear, rew apphances.cable&DSL ', vaulted ceilings, mrersired i"'aC cathedral ceilings i the geat .. ki tchen has granite counrer- ready & fresh paint irimide & ;. A, hback porch, ipen floorplan .'obrn dining room & kithen. tops. Krifmtaid cabinet .--.-out. Freshiv seeded lawn w.rri- and a 2 cai garage. This ad w-LSt i h ane counter a ith built-in desk. Lazy n em an added plu! Sele is relocting & has convenient country loatin is perfe for horses this hoe hd to r t rd dec re SLsan. spice drawers and manry oher bell and pti t sell. $24.0. arid humans alike. $625.000 $339.000 whistles to delight any cook. $210,000 WATERFRONT HOMES STUNNING RIVER VIEWS can be seen from the inas- ter .uiie balrornv of this riverfiont 3BR'3BA 2-sior\ home Huge laina i uh in ground jacuzzi spa and much muir $.63,000 PANORAMIC VIEWS .of the C.aloosalhatchee R,,er -a; ir. u i in in ih;s .i BR i'.1,BA home ,sulh an oversized lii' Lc bu.Iu Ild..k Comnimiu.nn, clubhousee inl.lude. pc.ol, b.:.J( i lup & tennrds i-.iu i. $749,000 UPGRADED 3BR2BA HOME FEATURES 12,' Et uf irnei I.r'niage Coneruentd, located wiLhin I mile of ri',r'r.,., rsmtaudants and rglf course $599,900 SAVOR THE SUN at sur prmate waterfrontt reireat. -IBR2BR. mal.nufactoried hlime sits majesucallv at thei ren.j l j cul.-dem-ia Oversized back porch looks oier the ri-el '-i endles In\er ie r-.s. Home features a spaci'ous Ili.,i. plar. tircplace. and paxed crcular drvie $ 524,000 ENJOY AFFORDABLE RIVER ACCESS uwith this 3BRD'-'BA home. nar.igable creek offers direct access to ie CI.ral'.-hatchel Ri\er. $399,000 SUMMER FUN! 4BR 2BA MN H includes 135 ft. of nuer a,.s.c. making an easi launch for jet skis. Detached garage all high qui.alht upgrades. Enjou the sun! $395,000 PERFECT SIZED GET-A-WAY OASIS! BR 2B \ canal tront M N H includes derr-luld 1Lpg ldei', and th'.itghtfll larIdscape $145.000 WATERFRONT HOMES SITES DREAMING OF OWNING YOUR OWN 12',4+'- seciudeJd ac sland- $1,400,000 MAKE THIS 200 FT. OF RIVER FRONTAGE YOURS. ,501 + ai. ,f i'.. l Io i ai.i :iit: '. lhi i ino. - able spoil e.insciri it h.,s .,,LLei ii.:r (R N:; $965.000 IMPROVED WATERFRONT LOT IN CALOOSA HARBOR. Inulude-- b:L.ir dl...:, .ell. clcuric and pro- Ltecred liiab,:.rage O'.er 16) Il It ,' MJlcl Ioiun $499,000 240 FT OF NAVIGABLE CREEK FRONT. R!e~ \ews, rier 3a>.k.cse, nId i.:ck pel innm Deedl Ic Lllui-cd community. + ac $429.000 230 FT ON THE RIVER SIDE OF PORT LABELLE RANCHETTYES. 5, + a, c in dlesii 3bl1, deed re~ irict- ed commrnurln, $425,000 TAKE IN THE BEAUTY OF THE RIVER tioni ri n 2 14 + ac h,.ire si[ : in Pt L.aBelle Rdrancherti-s 2 Ij of grcenbelt ben tecl hi-'mt u li and I mc. boit dock allow wed. $410,000 IT DOESNU'NDBL WI BIRAr $225,500 HOMES 3 BR 2BA CBS HOMNE on 20 + ac boa-sis a 60.-11 i,':4(,,khop In.Iil.d-e ,.luicic. 4th\.',:. baun, paved rIr'.e. artistic flair meet count, (hini, $999.000 4BR3B.A BRICK HOME ON 11 + AC. Funcuonal breeding hain. Jul... nimjied h-oie liprgmr. 2 add'l pole barn;, and a w'orlklWhp A. rue Equine LEite $999.000 4BR 2BA HOME ON 7 +'- AC. Pratie itckerd pond, .aJnetrllt ..t trti rLuC1. '-I.i L I hEd & 20,.IT2 p:lle barn \\ il llo, for 2 hoinme.ies $699.900 PICTUiRE PERFECT .IBR2BA I acre estate homne features a prm i1 p.:-.I jnd Ii..-r ric.:s, hum rhe Conmiinurir, boat ramp $625,000 3BR 2BA CBS HOME -.n 5+ 3c C'rosi fenced, pond. dakt ad':.dnuage f i.l, tl IIhIIg ,. iLh 3 :,ni'u.'ctIeIi drIe $625.000 3BR 2BA CUSTOM HOME ON 3.52 + FENCED AC. Countrr, lid-tfh: ,,iI i,,-..r J. ,..u in this deed rciri,:Itd comi munit, $619.900 DREAMS NEVER END in th-, c.ut.iom 3BR'2BA p.ol home ,ith aglo,.- n1 irei'pljae S'oaing ,:ellirngs. den and a gourmet kitchen $469,000 ISO N. Bridge SL. LaBelle, FL (863) 675-6788 LAND o 1-888-675-6762 wM.heriagelandco.com SSE H~BL A ESm'NOL II % AC RLG E 39 + AC. WITH INCOME POTENTIAL. i,,:h u,, ', i_ .h1.. I' ltlri ':'t'l e,".ll+ :',curni iIc 0.: iaer I 'l" lemd I rd, jri -. r ," i :,i -"rl $1.800.000 INCOME PRODUCING ORANGE GRO\l ". IItI: i., r Il ul_.Ji.'l'i l'ii + .I': I i rb. t l :'li , ,.ndl, -: I:- ,illlnc i:...'. l: lhii; $12.500 per ac. 3.32 + -. A(. OF ,o .: i.ii ..: l''-" i,:.,, jn,1, lI-' l u., '.0 .ll in. I p. '. ,:el .:, 1 i: .i:.I llpl . n: i '.:ri i.: i- $1,240,000 O.Kt KAMMOCLK CYPRESS AND PAL- M EITOS I. .:1:c rl, 1.:.I- + .:.: fl,.,,ulr' ,., -:|. 1. 1: I ..,I ,..:h. l I : r,, 100,000 4) +- AC. OFF .ell m rjinritunr,dJ .r I,...I i alllh. ,, J p,:tnt:il l i'. Y I.1,'. Illp l ... i.li.'woo: l: U li.- f.':,n inN f [rr.idid. OiI ,,,. ,,Ji I:.I,.I $850,000 30 +-. AC. OF IMPROVED p111I' .'Ilh . ,:,.,,l;.1 pf, i.l',, : l'|:In, ',q'j,- 11:'.,., g ,., :':l. .ir.nJ .:irin' h:.u:e: OS"05.000 20 +- FENCED AC. ,:. imu,.-.,.'.I d1, I 2+..Cilr p.u-:ru, nul $l660,000 20 + AC. WI'H plnt :.t "p.i.r : i louu ,i,-n,': B i.., u t, i 1..i B. '.ihe ;s irn. 3BR-2BA 2-STORY HOME SITUAT-' e i,,ri ', ,h.c -1. -498.000 ED on .1 5I + -: blX-'j pt.:.e br:rn. I..RGE. .O\ELY HOMESITE. E.+'. + ... 1'" O.hp Oa.k .,.-er l :, c, ,- r II l : t $389,000 $415.000 II .iiIl t3890 3BR 2BA CBS HOME ON 4.82+-AC. + AC.. 1 ,' ;::'u,, rn' . H.,i ,,l .11,1u ulIc,-l Elinng sph l "l'-" ',' HING-'" + 1'" "' rnlL $345,'000 , l,.ur I1,,... l.. m d ,' p u i, l-.t,:k E LATCHING -' ... a r, -' I.,, l.Ic p i,:l C.u,.. i e t.J p. t.ure m' lude f,-e.,,:r. $329,900 mtad. i:..oo'm ",id -:].iblc t $395.,00 BRAND NEW HOME! :RIt.'BA. CB( h-..iie O)ti-iatic lot, qualis sUi-' -',..,.u.ling:. r .e li.rlr Li $389,901) FASHIONABLE AND FUNCTIONAL n-, comisitruii(:li: 3BR'2BA Cb'; h,-.l,- ...I + i- i (, i Q. Iil Rur. 5 $339.000 QUALITY IS ON DISPLAYI Ne c.-,r,[n ui.i.on himies neal the gi:All c:u-r .Ird ria .a (-.ill 1.', ,re ulemnlecd infr,.rnrai.-i .n $299.000-$399,000 3.BR2BA CBS HOME IN THE CITY. Ouailllr teatiire, include nc, 11:i ,r ro':'l i icat- .n ', m .i ne\ .ippl,..uis ...,ihl ap'ppro\x .1800 sq. f .A mList se,:' $224,900. LOCATION, LOCATION. LOCATION. Imipecrcabk custon1m BR 2B\ luiuiii I'.. -,el ,iI a uiiL,.t b,' iir, ig ',u nintiPr. $279.000 3BD2BA ON SPACIOUS GREENBELT. "Teie oncme t., hi.a.c for setllou _.. .k 2' $210,000 BUDGET FRIENDLY NEW CONSTRUCTION. '.BR 2B.\, side pegi. r.1nell insur,-ij prl..i.,-u $199,900 PARTLALLY FURNISHED JBR.-'Bl hoin includee. arporLt-st,: age shedi Nc ,r (.irr.il mil i I'minunii p-,,I1 $175.000 GREAT INVESTMENT RENTAL PROPERTY. Duple\ locard un NMLIK. Ji Rr-uiil Inr.,n, i. -li'i prin n.:iit Only $39,900 MANUFACTURED HOMES LIKE NE% .4B .-'B. ,d.:.l,,-lv.:ide IM.-I ..n '9 54 -+ .,. $475,000 BEAUTIFUL WOODED 1.27 +,- AC. LOT in Ilmmokalee 'BR.lBA d.,,u blcw N.d,: M'hll a.nd ., BR I B,-\ igle dl.- NI II. $245,000 MINT CONDITION bR. \ NM II Ft Den.iiid eics inrlude-, St.,ragt .,hc:tl & i.,irpi.Ilt $215,000 (10+ A(. TRA(CT -i ilu l.: 1id aJ .. ,w t.,I i:,:,,.lJ ,,: 7r... ",. -.:ir.t..:.ik f 299,900 20 + A- AC. .I rn..-';[nl T, p .,,p,:r, i1 ec t.-rn M'lA1 $299.900 5 +.- AC. .: I ,:t lj[Bd I .nh ., -l,:,t l ii,:,: ,:, FL h'l\c $269,900 LJNDIERI EiONRAlCToo MUSE 5 ACRES ,:.. L,:,l.-'.I B.I b.1 $200.000 PIONEER PLANTAION, + i, .,:ell i. ,. ni R'. 1 ...I l':i.v.ii:on' 'f1"5.000 L.DECA ACRAGE. pe I ..,-tl cur.., ,, ,:. -. + $1165,000 2 5 + .,C. in rp,:,r i hi, h a .i .*..rfl. p . I.ini drl., ir i nI IT : $"9,900 2.5 +-- AC. Floi:'r, c,:, p in itI..,r, i ],-ii.-ju l I|,,, ,il r r I,, ,:.,nl $"-4,000 MONTULRA RANCH STATES. I :' r., I + i.: li.:i $-1.500 to $6".500 HOMESITES REFINED HOME IrES .i llJ.ll .l,:.:l ii m i.:l:.1 L Au il ':.lii 1 .fl'., $90.000 10 $110.000 r,, ,, .u,.. u I,,,. ..l. .. l J lJ[- .-I : I I .l ., .l. ,- ,, ,. v. ,l . 1134 1,fd.,-l t,:o .11. I."2 + ,AC ,,1 I:: ui.fi- .,i 1 F ,l ,:i iI . In1 i ,ll ,_,..i.n ,: in [,, ;l.,il.[ ,: | o u r r: ,' rhe ui,-.r $225.000 HARD TO FIND OAK FII ED :.':. 1. 1.1 Ih,: .,l[ ] r.. ilh ,:,1 i-% ', !. : .iI = I + I. ,..i L, .: I- ll ljl0,l, : ,.. : 1. )1 .00 PR 'IACY G.A ORE! + i. ,. 1 i.. Il. L r : I'. I ill I,: ,, $1 25,001 LOOKS SMALL. LIV ES BIG! 2 M. H .:.n i +.- i. alu;ll i.-s ...,. Ii.d pl.il knpg. ',:'l : ksli.,p and tlmLIdinp-lnl $165.000 GET OLT OF TOWN PRICED TO SELL ',BR 'B.A MNH ... .1 ...' .ill rriake .a pei le ,.r arlIt I,.-iii c .toid bible In\ lli in bu-It $150,000 3 BR'2BA M.H ON CORNER LOT rilTer; built-in ku:ihen _...Lincts. Inim g and lamtnl rioom tciired Lc:k .iard ,ith d>:ck an.i I he,.I ih ehlit ,ti. Loc.Ated III the L.lomnt bill d.Im to tLh: tiN Clian. ,.,:.nnluent ajnd icipahle $149.999 BOATING COMMUNITY \fford- .iblh: '-BR2-'B.\ sni .ominf.'r.iblIv under S t11It\ ,'.tl\j i 3',.,i'k-hop bl.ill IiLlud,- i'oerrd RV pkimng .iid aidcimonral Iir shhed E\.elleni Iiestmnentr o:.ppoi turina $129.000 RENTAL AVAILkBLE AUG 6 "BRI'BA $1200.00.'mo ENlOl IM OUlTET 4'i ur vI, 1 f + j ifi-i i99.900 CANl. FRONT PARCEL. II+ i'.i Ei iov~:s [c. Hiv-. i. l $90.000 CHERIH THE CHARM IJh i-Lr bejtul -.-A. 6illr'J U 10 iL+ IC $85,000 (I.L-DE-'AC [1OT in f' 'nh i Ft iiir. -4 PI'r w l.rh uRd$59,900 'IDE 'AJIEn OF HOMES11TES in ll .-.1s.-.TivrlIT I I ca i I TROPICAL G UiL ACRES. H.'nriul'." 'In PRlRACY PURE MND SIMPLE cm ihm'e I _i I o~ I. "-: + j.: F-mcrilr Lehigh I +j'L I' f'ii' ':1o Icld-le II II I-I I,. FO ird i-ifl $85.000 and up. LEHIGH STATES + I i I if-, o Fi 66,900 1 + ui'li'I. Ioi t.:. ..Il'.'d f,cl., ini $62,9i d?.00 INDL4N HIILS I.-r.:''' 101jIi$55.000 1 T0 CHOOSE FROM I +',a- I'm' in [Al h' "ILb A. A 1$0.900 10 $54.900 j[VAtAR BLI)D. Ii[I '.In dc-i.-.H u ONINI E RC Lk 3.056 %Q. F LONIMMERC(L BLiLDING '~ i',u..-', 6$1,250.000 EVCELLENI Lo(CAlIlON FOR IOL'R BLISI- (REF!T BLISIIIIN%% PoI'ENTtU .,ul,:' - "II I ',' r1- I -J -d,, 1 'c .i IIl,, I +I d llii l .''' $.199,900 OFF H [ M)S IN LABELLE .1 ". $3i.5000 NIOv1 101111 BLSINT% I (- LANBELLEf $221,50011111~ 1 IILI I!ILI~I I Call 863-675-0000 SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6, .2006 - I _~ I - ~ II ~II, II I it I I I I I LI I L~- - Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6, 2006 I Thinking bout Where you' Come 'Up "With The 'honey for A New JHome? A W orry No r More .4' SWe SHave A SSoutionm or y ou S n, Build ea m Ca ( Pay off C it CardWe eH aced Loans That Others Coidn't Alan Kelly Mortgage Call Bob Hahn Now! 823-674.0091 , Be the first to own this quality neilr home!.' Custoin bea uifhil detail is iirhat this builder had in m ind irh ,li creating this spacious sfloor-plan ad fictional decor. Located in East LaBelle and Glades (Countvy nnd in one of the most desirable and appreciative neighborhoods around. Alinutes from doirntoiwn LaBelle ,nd the CaloosahatcheeRiver. Priced to sell....i249.000 Call Stephanie eather(ford at (863) 612-0000 3 Bedroom/2 Bath/2 Car Garage S i 1,608 Sq. Ft. Liv. Area 2,385 Total -. rP : Ceramic Tile and Carpet Floonng S* Maple cabinets throughout home S,,,* Large Master Bath with Garden Tub & Separate Shower Large Combined Laundry Room With Pantry S l MLS# 200628737 'II r* ii Port LaBelle Unit 102 Glades County Gorgeous rustic ranch home on +/- acres in Fort Myers. Fenced and cross-fenced With barn. 5 bedroom 3 bath. Custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 3 wells on property. Home has all the upgrades. Call Amanda Porter or Francine Perez today for a private showing! Call 863-675-0000 www.burson-weathers.com 863 675 4550 281 S. Bridge Street LaBelle Rodney Murray SM s L,, R.si E-raie Br-,ker SAs_.:,,I-,- .-tl. H.:'. jrd Phil Lewii. Tam ra Fi.an,:.., .rJ m C.:.ddirn,tr, i o :,rndel Murraj WATERFRONT 50 FF PRIVATE DRIVE le.lar Io e-xp.ariive 5 7 acr-!e willh 47,0't- Fi ,i1 ri vet:'rc locaio d close ti lo.'vn E. cloe to ire wai'-1ri eds e with ariil.s. .ilu ili;,' rno Corp Eas-mernl 1,800,000. RIVERFRONT 5 ACRES .Jilh 215+-1- reel c1 Ironlaae Hign eIl'vllon reveals speca'riular ,ii;.s $895.000 REDUCED 2 STORY HOME ON 2 ACRES in Ihe co :ered Port L.'aeei Paricnrens Locatlea oar the river si.e ;.ar ordl, a gi-re-rell L.et.veer, you and the Ccalo.,ahalcre iritacoasilai[ buidd y'cur boat di-.:.k in the are harbor 0i the Army Corp main- la!ned .:l ,.ilenr.vay L ri I'hL he .counriry iusl sec- orras nior ne i-rert oi LaBEUe horses '-i- c-,rre $749000 RIVERFRONT 1.15 ACRE homesite on prestigious Fort'Denaud Rd. $549,000 REDCED I S k ." "'- .: : C' e- MORE THAN MEETS THE ETEI Hard to find home on deed restricted acreage tucked neatly away yet seconds from SR 80. Backs up to a pristine retention lake with amazing sunsets. Low maintenance CBS/Stucco exterior with all the details of a well designed country home on the inside. Features include tray ceilings, inte- rior doors all custom built, custom cabinets with tile backsplash and granite countertops, all windows have wood casing surrounds, a brick fireplace, and wood floors throughout finish the look. $499,000 REDUCED 2 ACRE DEED RESTRICTED HOMESITE in Oak Haven Estates. Oak filled and backs up to beautiful sunsets over the water. $350,000 LOTS AND LAND DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL 25 acres plus on Ft. Denaud Rd. Pair up with available waterfront (priced independently) for an upscale resi- dential project. $150,000 per acre. 5 BEAUTIFUL OAK LADEN ACRES located East of LaBelle. Quiet County Living for only $160,000. OVERSIZED HOMESITE conveniently located in the city with easy access to SR 80. .75 Acres manicured and ready for your dream home. Lots of oaks and maples. Was $105,000, Reduced to $85,000 for quick sale. 580 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 863 675-1973 /I Il.,'i, .' i ,,' '' I ",ll, .,: ,wn.ner ,huriz/ol,-re.coni SFEmATURErm HI MS I X r I l. I -lh d 11E,. ... ... 1,, ,, 1 1 I I 11/3I ll Ise that will e finished in late July. L its pgraldesi and lots Iof rIoot. $285,000. Slid Decision, Sotlid House! You'll he glad to see 1I. spacious -4il1/21 remodeled hotne. Glowing Sliquailty, from the new Hardy-Board siding to S i flors. A/C, appliances, hot water ank, ,1 I1, ., ,, ,l ",. 11 1.. i i ears old. New installed, Call todaIy for this worry free PORT LABELLE LOTS on Ihe nonh side ol 80 close to new development area & maina Pncea Irom $49,000 to $57,900 Call dr invenlo- ry list Over 60 sites to pick rom, GREAT BUILDING LOT on Dolphin Ci in Urmt 3, Pon LaBelle Close to new consiruclion $45,000 SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE wilh 200o down to qualuied buyer FPor LaBelle 114 ac lot on the rnornt side oi Hwy 30 Many new homes under construcolrn in the immediate area Asirng $39 800 LUXUYR COUNTRY LIMVNG. Horses Welcome Upgrades include wood floors, stacked stone fireplace, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, crown moulding; skylight dorm- ers, and top.of the line.ceiling fans with deco-. spa acriB B a large barn with 3 oversized stalls and tack room with shelving as well as a fully irrigated riding arena and a 24x44 workshop/office. Additional Acreage available, offers must be contingent upon Glades County approval for property split. $695,000. WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY for the right investors This 20 acre parcel currently has a 1988 cedar home with galvaume roof and a 1997 sin- glewide manufactured home on the premises. Both homes are in need of rehabilitation, Seller has started the process but there is still quite a bit to do. Property can be split and is priced at land value only. $590,000 storage bldg. with x-tra refrigerator and A/C, all on 2 Acres. $169,000. MOBILE ON 1/2 ACRE south of LaBelle with lots of paving and a 26x53 pole barn, $92,500. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL PRIB. COR o with approx. 590 ft. on well trav- eled CowboW!Ay arid '520 ft., on Elm St. The front .2.7 Ac are zondd Light Industrial with the remain- ing 4 ac zoned Heavy Industrial. Great opportuni- ty for flex space development. Easy access to SR 29 and SR 80 located across from the State Attorney's Office and close to LaBelle Airport. $3,064,466. COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL Located approx 1 mile west of Cowboy Way with 800 lineal ft on Hwy 80. Directly across from the proposed future Wal-Mart location. $2,090,880. MIXED INDUSTRIAL USE with 176 Ft. on promi- nent Cowboy Way. Asking $915,000. ..-._j.... . ,- -.:.. ; A ._- -iI, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4.66 AC with 2400 Sq, Ft. S.:. .... Steel Bldg Excellent road access, just outside the city limits. Could be split under current 2 STORY HOME close to town just off Ft. Denaud zoning. $850,000. cIS a c HEAVY INDUSTRIAL SITE just south of the city screened room and more. 279,000 R CED. limit Industrial Loop S/D Easy access to both PORT LABELLE UNIT 4 3BR/IBA home with oversized SR 80 and Hwy 29. Cleared, filled and culvert lanai, great started home. 140,000. in. Seller Financing for qualified Buyer. TUCKED UNDER THE OAXS Gated and private $299,000 meandering drive leads to 3 Bed/2Ba manu- HAD TO PIND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Builders fractured home features include 2 screened acre oni a paved road: Industrial Loop S/D. porches, a 28x 30 shop/garage, plus a 12x16 $285,000. ir, o1oni1 I r I'r l l p Ob' 1 r ... " 1.. I I d | ... iI i' II' III h il 1,. l h i,.|i, li I I I 1 Fl .,,I Ih .11 . ,* +.11 '11: iI i Ih :.-1 .n i i r. .. i .I l i. II onml $67,900. Possible cllr aIlnauinAg. * Beautiful wooded 1+/- acre homesites! Outside LaBelle limits but only minutes frojn town! Just offE Road, Don't miss owning acreage close to LaBelle, $46,900. . : ", .'*r-:: .,.:'*& _" * Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtown LaBelle, $3.50 per square foot. * OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. Loaded with P.. ,-.dh l,, .- 1. .. I 1,,l .. 1 ,l.- ,,800 sq ft of work area on 1+/- acre. Zoned for Heavy Industrial use. Currently is fully rented out to 3 businesses. Listed at only $525,000. * Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away front downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. * 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-l commercial just South of 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 for duplex or single family w/a possibility of rezoning to Business. $119,900. home! $234,000. * REDUCED this livable, loveable 3BR/1B CBS home with 4th -bedroom/office in LaBelle limits. Features include walk-in closet, newer air condition. er, fenced backyard, irrigation and a front deck to die for, Only $234,900, SRenting? No Privacy? Stop throwing away all that money and see how great ownership feels! 2/1 on over a V acre yard. Start building equity today! $113,500. *Rx for relaxation! A life long supply awaits you in all 10 acres of this 4 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home. There are 2 small ponds one with a working water fall. This property can also be split into two five acre tracts. $499,900 * Back on the market! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate makes relaxing easy with a 3BR/2B manufactured home. Featuring ceramic tile, textured walls & spa- cious kitchen. Only $179,900. * Tired of the Circus? No clowning around about the calm you'll enjoy in this spacious 3BR/213B MH on cleared 12.5( ,-tc. '!'i l|lck out the huge horse barCnmKc Ao Io'Ras talls, feed room large workshop. Lower your blood pressure! $169,900. * Relax the rural way! Situated on 1.25 ac in grow- ing Montura, beautiful new 2006 3/2 manufactured home with over 1100 sq ft of living area ready for occupancy. SELLER FINANCING AVAIlABLE! $149,900 * Charming Family Friendly 4/2 home on .78 acre! Thoughtful design with split floor plan, beautiful kitchen, and lavish Master bath. Bring you family to Country cozlnessl $137,900. * 3BR/1B manufactured home on a canal in River Oaks S/D In Ortona. Canal ends at the property with a wood deck providing a great place to relax. $120,000 , * Renting? No Privacy? Stop throwing away all that money and see how great ownership feels! 2/1 on over a i acre yard. Start building.equity today! $113,500. * Affordable living in town!! 2BR/2B manufactured home in town close to schools and shopping. Don't let the 2 bedrooms fool you, this home has over 1100of living area! $105,900 * Best Bargain for Miles! 35 beautiful secluded acres at ONLY $25,000. per acre! WITH Pole Barn, Electric and several wells! Call ASAP for showing! * Location of a Lifetime! generations will file past welltraveled 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. * Location with a Future! 1700 Ft. Denaud. 6.39+/- Acres already zoned RG1. Surrounded by upscale subdivision. Ripe and Ready for developed. $800,000. - The opportunities are endless! Bring your invest- ment dollars here. 25 beautiful acres with Hwv 27 frontage. Next to water plant. Property was cleared except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bring your ideas and see! $650,000. * 5+/- acres in Pioneer Plantation. Suitable for site built home or manufactured. Only $165,000. * Uncramp yourself on this spacious 2.5+/- acres on Evans Rd. with a pond and fenced for livestock. 3BR/2Bath on 1 acre, close to town -with a 24x3@(2[i) rn. Large oaks, fenced and landscaped. REDUCED $144,900. 3BR/2Bath recently renovated. Located in town on nice lot w/trees. $239,500. 4BR/2Bath with hugh workshop in LaBelle. $274,900. 61.25 acres. Improved pastures & fenced. Only $11,000 per acre. 68 acres on paved road, fenced and in3m@D[iH,@soRTfi~ 3BR/2BA doublewide on 2.85+/- acres. Close to town. Only $194,900. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.OAKREALTYINC.COM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RENTALS SALES CINDY L. ALEXANDER LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATES: EDITH HACKMANN SCOTT HACKMANN AND TIM SPENCER 675-0500 NEW LOCATION 233 N. BRIDGE ST On the comer of S. ,BRIDGE ST & WASHINGTON 1As,. S SE HABLO ESPANOL RENTALS AVAILABLE mobile home on 5+/- acres. Asking IN LEHIGH ACRES in the $350,000. Additional 5-/- acres can be Westminster Gated Golf Community. purchased for $250,000. Fully furnished 3+office/2/2 with pool. IN FORT MYERS. $2,000/m NO PETS/NON-SMOK- IN FORT MYERS. $ING 3Bedroom/3Bath, 1 car garage in a 3/2/1 PORT LABELLE $1,000/M great location. Close to everything. NO PETS Home has 2 master bedrooms, new 3/1 OFF M.L.K. BLVD. on Seminole roof, interior paint and A/C. Asking Ave. $800/M. NO PETS $279,900. LARGE 2/2/2 IN PORT LABELLE LOCATED IN LEHIGH ACRES - $850/M NO PETS3Bedoom/2at, 2 car garage built in FULLY FURNISHED in Lehigh edroo/2B 2 car garage built in Acres 2/2/2 $1,200/m Cat ok 2001 and in excellent condition. Home IN FORT MYERS on Gibson St. over looks a canal and located in a'great 3/3/1 $1,200/M NO PETS. area close to Ft. Myers but out enough 3/2/1 IN PORT LABELLE on N. for peace and quiet. $230,000. Edgewater Circle. $800/M. NO PETS. IN PIONEER! 3Bedroom/2Bath 1/1/1 IN COUNTRY VILLAGE on bile he Prow Terrace.$550/M. NO PETS. large doublewide mobile e on OUR FEATURED fenced in 2.5 acres. Dual fireplace, walk- LISTINGS FOR THIS WEEK in closets, outside building. Asking ON 720 IN MUSE 3Bedroom/2Bath $184,900. REDUCED! Home Builders Building Communities, One Quality Home at a Time! Hendry County's #1 Top Quality Builder Includes Impact Fees & Allowance for Lot Prep gjiI oFii'.t S'i'RO!tS M We have A.IV FfM Homes Available Now., 7026 GJll Cir BUttonwood, 3/2/2 1762sqft $207, 0 ., .jeaa.t !...... ... .. .. ... ..... . 3045 June Cir, Maqnolia, 4/2/2 2676sq ft $267,900 5005 Pike Lane, Madison it, 3/2/2 2032 sq ft $227,900 9016 Lamkin Cir, Madison II, 3/2/2 2032sq ft $229,900 5009 Pinetree Cir, Cypress II, 3/2/2 2224sq ft $231,900 FREE CREDIT APPROVAL with :CHL Home Mortgage,LLC, Call Chuck Pedrey @ (863)675-3245 Lock Rate by 7/31/06 For FREE INTEREST RATE BUYDOWNI Call 863-612-0551, or Toll Free, 866-224-8392 Cell: 863-673-5061 www.chihomebuilders.com QB39922 *All Spec Homes Include /Acre or More Home site **Paved Roads**County Water**Power**4 Schools in Subdivision" RilNew Horizons Real Estate Corp. _ _____..___ _____ ~--.s~TI ~Y~lpLlgL 1-- ---s~~ ----e par as~L~i~e;i~^-~~;~-"~p~.- tloiikii~i .1 r r LaBelle: 863-675-0000 AR N MOttFWlemin www.burson-weathers.com Matt Fleming Realtor' E-Mail: matt@burson-weathers.com Commercial Land Residential .ar .-sr ..--~ . Y g~ Y 8 rl ~ 14 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6,2006 :: Area meetings a ::- scheduled I r- ;- ... .... ..- .- - Caloosa Belle/Kristin Hunter Puppet show: "Heroes of the Hurricane"-Robbie the raccoon, Aunt BB the badger and Dufus the donkev e Lae Muay e t shorw Renee Pratt and grandson Lane Murray enjoy the show. Puppets instruct kids on hurricane safety Hurricane season not only affects people but woodland ani- mals as well. Humans may not think of the process that animals go through such as preparing for the storm, living, through the storm and eventually rebuilding, but they have to do it, too. Project HOPE put. on a puppet show with woodland animals at the' Barren Library called "Heroes of the Hurricane." The puppets included-woodland animals like Mr. Eagle, Robbie the raccoon, Dufus the donkey, Aunt BB the badger, Frog, snake, bear, etc. At the end of the show the song "Bright Sun Shiny Day" played "I can see clearly now the rain is' gone. I can see all the obsta- cles in my way. 'It's gonna be a bright, bright, bright; bright sun shiny day." The puppet'show is intended to make children aWare of hurricane season in a fun way by teaching them what they need to do in the case of a hurricane such as safety preparations and having a first aid kit prepared. After the show Project HOPE had some activities to make the kids more knowledgeable about hurricane season such as true and false questions and open ended questions like "When does hurri- cane season start and end or how many miles per hour does it take to make a hurricane?" Answers: June 1-November 30 and 74 miles per hour. Project HOPE is a team of local. people, identified by a Project HOPE yellow shirt, with a mission to respond to disaster recovery/sur- vival needs within the county. They help people in the hurricane recov- ery process to cope, to clarify and prioritize their needs, to return to pre-disaster status, to express their concerns and to find necessary resources by referring people to essential services. They assist peo- ple'by providing reassurance and counsel, education and informa- tion on safety and assistance and support to local programs, encour- agement and aid with stress man- agement and specialty programs tailored to various populations. July 11, BOCC Meeting: Harlem Community Civic Audito- rium 5 p.m. July 12, Education Center: 7:30 a.m., Flora & Ella's July. 12, Leadership Hendry/Glades: Noon, Ag Center, LaBelle July 13, LaBelle City Comm.: 7 p.m. July 17, Clewiston City Comm.: Clewiston City Hall, 6 p.m. July 25, BOCC: Dallas Townsend Ag Center, LaBelle 5 p.m. HCEDC Bulletin The City of LaBelle Code Review Board will meet July 20, and then weekly 'beginning August 3. The meetings are open to the public. We begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10. Flora & Ella's Restaurant. For more information you can contact Julie Wilkins at 863-673-4529. Post your News Post or read press releases, announcements & information from your community. Community Links. Individual Voices. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE For as little as $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-675-2541 or e-mail cbelle@strato.net World Class Barber Shop 4 Barbers Late Nights I hur' 9- 8 216 S. Main Street Unit 3 LaBelle, FL 883-674-1775. CHRIST THE KING Lutheran Church 1362 Thigpen Road LaBelle, FL 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship The Lords Supper I", 3" & 5" Sundays Bible Study Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Where everybody is Smebody andJesus is Lord 863-675-2733 e-mail: ctklc@strato.net "Wil w'0311; 643i i ;*~f~lJ ;~ - BEDDING 1060 Hwy 29 S. 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Myers, FL 33903 (239)334-2491 (863) 517-0386 (CELL) Il CE AUCTION COMPANY AUCTIONS 8 ESTATE SETTLEMENT 390 North Bridge Street LaBelle, FL 33935 863/675-6400 Fax: 863/612-0250 Cell: 239/246-3094 Mark C. Schoenwald, Certified Estate Specialist AU 893S AS 2171 -ujii~nu'Ei IHI PETE'S TRACTOR SERVICES Bush hoging, mowing/grading, land clearing or other jobs? 239-728-6629 Osceola Concrete Services LLC Colored Stamped Concrete Lanais, Drives, Walks Interior, Exterior, Acid Staining Concrete Repair and Resealing 863-674-9073 863-843-0333 Licensed and Insured DENTURES DR. MERCER'S DENTURE CLINIC US 41 SouTH Fr. MYERS 1 w866 226m9400 *8 I 1.\1 1'1 l I.\l S CARPET CLEANING TREET & LAWN A\l.\ NI .\INI A\ I CALL (868) 675-7297 FREE Estimates visit us on the web at www.lin 1.2OmI.ucom Sr Itabht Espanol STATE FARM INSURANCE Rena I. Dipofi 13 Missouri St. Suite A LaBelle, FL (863) 675-1880 Like a good neighbo,; State Farm is there. Randy's Garage, Inc. 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IN V -iv' Suite I0& l I~U~lt~ ll SOLAR SOLUTIONS 239 466-8605 CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES ':LL'l.. .MOWING- PLANTING Sod Rq)laceemtne & other Lawn M'aih ance CALL (239) 357-2972 Lie. & Insured e-mail: casp.erbmb4@yahoo.conl SWheno need a service, call a professional! 0 Call 863-675-2541 F n! or e-mail us at cbelle@strato.net --rto place your ad! I I I i ~-I I -I ~ morml.rzllrrrJr 0; tivil 4j) I'll zk 4:4 IM1,440 SCaloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6,2006 LMS announces dress code for 2006-07 SSuDrrined to iC-e Caloosa Belle Kristina Kulpa Fletcher Spencer with District 77 Rep. Denise Grimsley. iSpencer Fletcher served the House as messenger State Representative Denise from our area have been able to i! Grimsley (R-Lake Placid) recently participate.". congratulated Spencer Fletcher of Spencer served as a messenger LaBelle for his service to the Florida in the offices of House members House. and committees. F Spencer, a freshman at Admiral Each House member has an Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, opportunity to sponsor one mes- - is the son of Kristina Kulpa arid senger (aged 15-18) eachyear. Steve Fletcher. Under the supervision of the "Spencer has been exposed to House Sergeant at Arms, messen- Sthe day-to-day inner workings of gers are stationed at designated the legislative process," said Repre- messenger centers in the Capitol sentative Grimsley. "This is an Complex. They pick up and deliver invaluable learning opportunity materials within.the complex for and I' am pleased that students members and legislative offices. LaBelle Middle School stu- dents' dress and grooming shall be appropriate for an academic set- ting at all times. Students must wear clothing that is deemed appropriate by the administration. -Any student in violation of the dress code will be provided with a clean alternative, or parents will be contacted and asked to bring the correct clothing. Continued viola- tion of the dress code will result in 'disciplinary action. Covering up anyviolation with additional cloth- ing is deemed out of dress code. Tops: Students must wear a col- lared shirt, with sleeves at all times. Tops may not have any writ- ing, slogans or graphics on them. Manufacturers' logos less than three square inches are permitted. All tops must fit appropriately (be the correct size) and should cover all skin, and undergarments at all times. Tops must not be see- through and shall not reveal any chest area Bottoms: e Students may wear pants, jeans, shorts, skirts, or capris. All bottoms will fit appropri- ately, will be worn at the hips, and will not be baggy. Shorts, skirts, and skorts are to be long enough that they reach the fingertip when standing. Any- thing less than the "firgertip rule," would be out of dress code. Pants and shorts may not have writing, slogans, advertise- ments, or graphics, on them. This includes personal messages. Proper undergarments must be worn at all times, and are not to be visible at any time. All bottoms must not have holes, tears, frayed, or cut material. Sweat pants, jogging pants,. nylon, velour and fleece are not allowed during school time. Footwear: All shoes must be closed toe and heels, not sandals, or flip- flops. Steel-toed shoes or boots are not permitted. Closed .in rubber- soled shoes such as tennis shoes are preferred; "Crocs" will not be allowed. Outerwear: Coats, jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts are permitted when the weather is cold. No hooded outerwear will be worn. Sweaters and sweatshirts can be worn over a collared shirt and the collared shirt must be visible at all times. All jackets, sweatshirts, or pullovers must fit appropriately and must not be baggy. Other items covered: "Grilles" (oral products), or other items worn, not prescribed by a doctor are not to be worn. No armbands are allowed. No headbands are to be worn, unless they are for hair con- trol or cosmetic in nature. Students are to wear their ID badges during school hours, specifically 7:05 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. All book bags, clothes, jack- ets or other personal belongings must be free of any alcohol, drug or other gang related messages. Note: The administration reserves the right to ask students .to remove any item(s) that may cause a school disruption. Summertime is an open invitation to fire ants I During the summer months and extra dry times of the year, fire ants can be a real problem. There are so many products on the mar- ket you may find a decision hard to make. Ortho Orthene is a very good product to be applied direct- ly on the mound. This product has a very bad odor, but it goes away after a few days. The main thing I have found is to switch from one product to another so the pest will not become immune. Plumbago is avery drought tol- erant plant once established. The 'book will tell you one inch of water a month is required. I have, two plants in my yard which are testimony to how drought tolerant they are. Remember the two hottest months are August and Septem- ber, make sure you pick plants suitable for the sun and the heat. If you have any questions about your plants please call Sara at 863-675-3988. Ai&oe a td Scf:i Marinp iii [86316 1D-IB [..'v ^ *' ... i-' - Expect something extra." 1-800-SHOP CVS or Visit CVScom OPEN 8aml10pm OR LONGER! 7 Days AWeek c i Call 863-675-0000 Toll-Free 888-332-3345 Visit our website at: www.burson-weathers.com. Offices in Alva and Downtown Fort Myers TI!..- .a 274 N,. 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Furn, HH items & more LeBelle, Sun. July 9th, 7:30-?, 480 Clay St. Clothes, Some Furniture, Household items & Lots of Misc. MOVING SALE 2343 Evans Rd. Sat.7/8, 7a-12p. Early birds welcome. WWII and history books, crafts & morell Yard Sale LaBelle, Sat., July 8th, 8am -1pm, 145 N. Missouri St., Corner of Oklahoma/Missouri. Knick-Knacks, Hallmark col- lectibles, New Avon, Clothing, Crafts supplies, Household Items, Misc Items. Heavy Equipment Operator CERTIFIED. Hands on Train- ing. Job Placement Assis- tance. Call Toll Free (866)933-1575. ASSOCIAT- ED TRAINING SERVICES, 5177 Homosassa Trail, Le-- c;anto, Florida, 34461. www.atsflorida.com. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERA- TOR TRAINING FOR EM- PLOYMENT: Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators; National Certifi- cation, Job Placement Assis- tance; Associated Training Services (800)251-3274 www.equipme.nt- school.com. SATELLITE DISH- Bob Jones University, dish & rec, for, home schoolers 1yr old, $250. 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CAR RENTAL starting at $39.95 pe oay B al k PeHe re., HUNTERS Rt TREE SERVICE .Tree Trimming A & Removal Stump Grinding Sh-:pirig & Toppirng 863-675-0403 ,,:' ,-r i,;. i ,,,1 -,,1 '.' ] Empoyen Full Tim UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Research Center, Immokalee, FL Secretary position. Duties: typing, on-line computer bookkeeping, miscel- laneous clerical, scheduling, greeting visitors, and screening phone calls. Minimum require- ments: high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience (appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience) and attainment of a score of at least 35 cwpm on an approved typing test. Close date for applications is July 14, 2006. Apply on-line at: www.hr.ufl.edu click Jobs; check TEAMS box with search word secretary or call 239-658-3400. AA/EA/EEO AMERICA'S DRIVING ACADE- MY'Start your driving career today! Offering courses in CDL A. One Tuition fee! Many payment options! NO Registration Fee! (888)808-5947 info@ameri- casdrivingacademy.com. BUCKET TRUCK W/OPERATOR WANTED FOR TREE WORK. CALL (970)708-0063 CAR HAULING. Southeast Re- gion. $1,100+/WEEK! Great Home Time! Company Paid Benefits! PAID TRAINING FOR DRIVERS WITH MINI- MUM 1 YEAR OTR EXPERI- ENCE! (912)571-9668 OR (866)413-3074. How do you find a job In today's competitive market? In the employ- ment section of the clas- sifeds QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. I,, i' [h. I, W.:C 7 '- '. l,,il I'[,' lll ". i p n.I I pI' I lw i., ,' S.ll I I, I I ,ls I FI t' ,( t': 7 :1 EmIoyen Ful im. 20 II II Erhplymen ASST. STORE MANAGER GAS/C. STORE BIG CYPRESS RESERVATION Min. 1 yr. supervisory experience. Excellent communication & computer skills. Good leadership skills, positive attitude. Flexible hours, FL Drivers Lic. High.School Diploma or GED Exc. Benefits incl. med, dental & 401 K Salary based on exp. w/ben. Fax resume to (954)967-3477 DATA ENTRY! Work From Anywhere. Flexible Hours. Personal Computer Re- quired. Excellent Career Op- portunity. Serious Inquiries Only (800)344-9636 Ext. 700. Love the earth Recycle your used Items by sell- ing them In the classi- leds. .DRIVER NEEDED CDL Class B drivers license required. Must have clean driving record. Good benefits pack- age. Drug Free Workplace. Call (239)657-3168 and ask for David Carreno or apply in person at: United Agri Products 116 Jerome Dr. Immokalee, FL Epoime Full ime Emplymen FulTie 005 MANAGEMENT Immediate restaurant management openings in Lake Placid, Moore Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston 'and Okeechobee. We are a franchise with 27 restaurants throughout South Florida and are hiring energetic, honest, and responsible individuals. We offer: -Excellent Salaries -Medical and Life Insurance mentall Insurance -401K Savings Plan -Paid Vacations -Advancement Opportunities -Training Program For an interview please call: 863-983-4224 or mail your resume in confidence to: Pauline Alvarez ,Southern Management Corporation 1014 W. Sugarland Hwy. Clewiston, FL 33440 FLEET TECHNICIAN CLEWISTON, FL Performs a range of service, diagnosis and repair to systems to all District fleet units such as air boats,.weedeaters, lawn mowers, chainsaws, outboard motors, compressors, cars, trucks, diesel and gasoline heavy equipment and components and ancillary construction equipment makes and models. Must have technical competency in 4 certified areas. Observes and examines fleet equipment in operation to detect malfunctioning or defective parts and excessive wear, and repairs according to manufacture specifications. May give technical guidance and assistance. Overtime will be required based on weather and/or environmental conditions. Due to the District's response role before, during and after major storm events and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may be, at times, required to provide work support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurri- cane or other declared emergencies. High School graduate or an equivalency diploma. Four years experience servicing, diag- nosing, and repairing cars; trucks, diesel engines, and heavy equipment. Valid ASE certifications (National Institute of Auto- motive Service Excellence) in Medium/Heavy Truck: brakes, suspension & steering, electrical/electronic system, preventive maintenance inspection). Class B Commercial Driver License is required to road test equipment to ensure repaired equip- ment performs to specifications (with air brake endorsement). Class A license may be required if assigned to heavy equip- ment repairs and test drives class A equipment. Job Reference #206111 Please visit our website for more information and APPLY ONLINE at www.sfwmd.,ov SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Attn: Human Resources RO. Box 24680 West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680 EOE VIDEOGRAPHER BIG CYPRESS RESERVATION Responsible for duplication of videos. Exp. w/video camera operation and production. HS. diploma or GED. College or Technical School a plus. Computer graphics (+). Valid Florida DL w/good record. Fax resume to (954)967-3477 Driver-HIRING QUALIFIED DRIVERS FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA. Local & National OTR positions. Food grade tanker, no hazmat, no pumps, great benefits, com- petitive pay & new equip- ment. Need 2 years experience. Call Bynum Transport for your opportu- nity today. (800)741-7950. DRIVERS: Expanding Fleet of- fering Regional/OTR runs. Excellent Benefits, Weekend Hometime, Outstanding Pay Package. Lease Purchase on '07'Peterbllts. CDL-A Re- quired. NATIONAL CAR- RIERS (888)707-7729- www.nationalcarriers.com. Empoyen Full.Tim FIND IT FAST DIRECTORY!, i L Garage L~arage/ Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6, 2006 Epiomn 05 HmfSm - mploymII Emlymn Ful imI005 The Seminole Casino in Immokalee is seeking fun, energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join the area's HOTTEST entertainment venue immediately Quality individuals seeking CAREER OPPORTUNITIES and advancement are encouraged to apply TODAY Bartender $9.00 plus tips Cocktail Server $5.50 plus tips Count Team Member $9.50 per hour Dining Room Server $5.50 plus tips Housekeeper $9.00 per hour Maintenance Worker $10.00 + B.O.E. Players Club Representative $10.00 per hour Poker Dealer $28.00 avg. w/grats Prep Cook $8.00 per hour TAD Machine Technician $12.50 per hour Vault Cashier $10.00 per hour We are also seeking candidates for these professional positions: Financial Analyst Security Supervisor Benefits available for all employees www.theseminolecasino.com Apply in person at: 506 S. 1st St. Immokalee, FL 1-800-218-0007 The Seminole Casino is a Drug-free Workplace I E HELP WANTED Electrical Inspector Must have 8 yrs. experience with a license contractor. Building Inspector Must have 8 yrs. experience with a licensed contractor. GIS Coordinator for the LaBelle office. Must have Bachelor of Science from an accredited college or university in computer science, geography, or related field with considerable experience in the use of geographic information sys- tems or 8yrs equivalent experience. Staff Assistant I. Must have good communication skills & basic computer Knowledge. Bookkeeping knowledge is a plus.. Must be independent and able to multitask. A High School Diploma or GED required. The positions are full time with medical benefits, retirement, sick and vacation leave. These positions will be open until filled. Job description & applications can be obtained in the Satellite Office in Cle- wiston and the Courthouse in LaBelle in the HR Department. Vet Pref. EEO. Drug free. Applicants needing assistance in the application process should contact the Hendry County Commissioners HR department. F u, l .... s l : Jei. H' n'L -TR CI.'L' T ,: l- .:-' Cc-r-i; I.-.'m h,1 *",S.lrmf' ,-,e Q K, Dl C NA M fu Teha .i;Jir, i L~j Ia 10 *L i 0 L dur.i'', rlmtc FPNl Ior (F PTt Perdlem)i L L 'r 1.": ', r, i;':,' i' ,, i ,,-,: i,:' ,n .:,i ii,-.,i.l,: :l-,., l ..: Full ume- CER Nurse lta/Su naier .j1,1 ifl. I,: M ,, .. v ,,J-4. rI"LS f,'.. Pidlem 11Nl Nursing Supei-',L 'I j1,, 1 1-i. F I,,: + T. ,hln,,: jl '- M |J:1 :l ,: p ,, ,.hJ -.. .., Full UmluP Re~lH R SCRIPTIOMST Must possess a va. id FL license. e th atjr l, t r yr. experience in n ':r Di0em C N.A M 6onlui Tedi fuareall u ore -igbxllt pertise. Phone: 863- 02-307. :r lu t r : ..863- 3-0805 D,. Free orkplac UP. "EOE l,,. ;,l, ,: l,r,,-,l_ I,, "1 ,1 h.. l .1 ,iud "T~ll hj I ,: l m l : h.,nr .' ,I- Full ume. Padont Coomdlrio:i, Full uine- CCU Nurse Manager Full [ime Reglsiered Nurse Must possess a vafid FL license with at least I yr. experience in area of expertise. Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805 Drug Free Workplace EOE Immediate Openings Full Time Welder. Pay based on exp. Call (863)675-3424 INTERESTED IN A POSTAL JOB Earning $57K/yr Avg Minimum Pay? Our services can help you prepare for the Postal Battery Exam, Find Out How! Call Today For More ,Information... (800)584-1775 Ref Code #P5799. RECEPTIONIST/ TITLE CLERK Job opening for an upbeat receptionist/title clerk who must be great with people and pays attention to detail. Our title company is offering .a full-time position in LaBelle, FL. In this position you will be responsible for reception, customer service and general office duties. Experience in the field of real estate closings and title insurance is not required, but will compensate for prior experience. Send your resume and salary .requirement via fax to (863)675-6744. ROOFERS & LABORERS HANDYMEN Call (970)708-0063 Habla Espanol SALVAGE YARD Needs person with forklift & cutting torch experience for full time position. $500 per week. Call Tony (305)495-7973 SHOP/SALES HELP WANTED All Coast Tractor. Alva FL Exp. helpful, but will train 863-674-1111 or 239-425-5444 Find It faster. Sell it soon- er in the classilieds SPRAY PAINTER F/T Must have experience. Apply in person at M C Ventures or call (863)675-3424 TRUCK DRIVER Class A CDL License - Air Brake & Combination Year Round Employment Paid Holidays Monday Fridays Call (239)657-2786 or apply in person. Browning Broth'ers Palms, Inc. PO. Box 276 Immokalee, Florida We're raising pay for Florida regional drivers! Home every weekend! Home during the week! Solid weekly miles! 95% no touch! Preplanned freight! $.43 per mile, home- time, money & more! HEARTLAND EXPRESS (800)441-4953 www:heart- landexpress.com. Shop from a gift catalog that's updated regulaly: the classifeds. GRAND OPENING Palm Terrace of Clewiston New Building, New Team, New Ideas!! Come join us for the re-opening of our long-term care facility. The following positions are available: Weekend Supervisor SNurses- 7p-7a CNA's -all shifts (11-7) Please apply in person or submit an application to: Palm Terrace of Clewiston 301 South Gloria St. Clewiston, FL 33440 Ph: (863) 983-5123 Or fax your resume to (863) 983-6698 PATIENT ACCT RER Computer exp needed. Exp. with medical, records a plus. Bilingual English/Spanish pref. Competitive salary & ex- cellent benefits. Fax resume to (863)983-9604 or apply at FL Community Health Centers 315 So. W.C. Owen St Clewiston, FL EOE/DFWP Financial I Business Opportunities 305 Money Lenders 310 Tax Preparation 315 ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do you earn $800/day? 30 Ma- chines, Free Candy All for $9,995. (888)629-9968 B02000033. CALL US: We .will not be undersold! NOTICE Independent Newspapers will never accept any advertise- ment that is illegal or con- sidered fraudulent. In all cases of questionable val- ue, such as promises of guaranteed income from Swork-at-home programs if it sounds too good to be true, chances are that it is. If you have questions or doubts about any ad on these pages, we advise that before responding or send- ing money ahead of time, you check with the Better Business Bureau at 772-878-2010 for previous complaints. Some 800 and 900 telephone numbers may require an extra charge, as well as long distance toll costs. We will do our best to alert our reader of these charges in the ads, but occasionally we may not be aware of the charges. Therefore, if you call a number out of your area, use caution. Professional Vending Route: All drinks, sizes, and brands. Great equipment, great sup- port! Financing available With $6K down. Tom: ( 9 5 4 ) 9 7 1 -93 0 1 , #B02002-037. Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale In the classi- fleds and make your clean uo a breeze 95% CASHOUT Mobile Home Refi's. Greatest Mobile Home Rates. First Time Buyers Welcome. SFR, Investor & Rehab Financing. Apply on- line: www.BestLendin- gHints.com (800)990-9573. Employmnt Empl nE CALOOSA* BELLE is looking for an U Part time time with somewhat flexible hours The ideal candidate will be self-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 and empowered. e-mail resume to: jkasten@strato.net DAlLY WORK DAILY PAY ALL TYPES OF WORK AVAILABLE LABOR <4i FINDERS 202 E. Sugland Hwy. Across fom Cleton Inn) (863) 902-9494 ****FREE CASH GRANTS! $25,000++ **2006!** NEVER REPAY! Person- al/Medical Bills, Business, School/House. Almost Eve- * ryone qualifies! Live Opera- tors! Avoid Deadlines! Listings, Call (800)681-5732 Ext. 231. Services - ------ Babysitting 405 Child Care Needed410 Child Care Offered415 Instruction 420 Services Offered425 Insurance 430 Medical Services435 CUSTOM HOME DESIGN & PLAN SERVICE. Specializing in Country Old Florida style homes. 30 years experience (239)370-8532 CONTACT ME FOR INFO on'home business classes for roadrunner cable internet. 863-673-6533 AFFORDABLE CLEANING Office or Home Low prices Available for weekends (863)673-3662 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, up-grades, systems built, tutoring. Win.95, 98, 2000. ME, XR licensed. Call Gary 863-675-7925 Join all the people who say, "I sold It in the clas- sifieds." SALLY MAE DISC JOCKEY Music for all occasions: weddings, parties, quinceaneras. 675-1625. DELIVER OUR PRECIOUS CARGO: Be a Hendry County School Board Bus Driver. Contact the Transportation Dept. at 863-674-4115 or Cheryl Jameson at jamesonc@ hendry.kl2.fl.us GONZALEZ LAWN/LANDSCAPING Also do handyman jobs 863)675-1166 863)673-6388 that e BI C B (863) 673-379 ARRESTED? ACCUSED? AC- CIDENT VICTIM? HURT? Talk to a lawyer Now. Call 24 Hours. Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. A-A-A At- torney Referral Service (888)733-5342. Protect Your Rights. WEBUY ALUMINUM, ALL KINDS Copper & Brass. Closed Sunday. Call first 863-675-8760,257-0879 ALLTRADES CONSTRUCTION INC. Specializing in metal, tile & shingle roofs since'1965. Licensed & Insured. #CCC1325791. FREE ESTIMATES Call 239-728-7966 Higgin's Tree Service 25 years experience. Free estimates. Lic. & insured. Call 863-675-3955. Merchandise Air Conditioners 505 Antiques 510 Appliances 515 Appliance Parts 520 Beauty Supplies 525 Bicycles 530 Books & Magazines 535 Building Materials540 Business Equipment 545 Carpets 'Rugs 550 Children's Items 555 China, Glassware, Etc. 560 Clothing 565 Coins.Stamps 570 Collectibles 575 Computer.Video 580 Crafts/Supplies 585 Cruises 590 Orapes, Linens & Fabrics 595 Fireplace Fixture 600 Firewood 605 Furniture 610 Furs 615 Health & Reducing Equipment 620 Heating Equipment/ Supplies 625 Household Items 630 Jewelry 635 Lamps Lights 640 Luggage 645 Medical Items 650 Miscellaneous 655 Musical Instruments 660 Office Supplies,' Equipment 665 Pets ,'Supplies. Services 670 Photography 675 Plumbing Supplies 680 Pools & Supplies 685 Restaurant Equipment 690 Satellite 695 Sewing Machines 700 Sporting Goods 705 Stereo Equipment 710 Television.'Radio 715 Tickets 720 Tools 725 Toys & Games 730 VCRs 735 Wanted to Buy 740 AIR COND- 4 ton Carrier w/pad, ice cold, $250 (863)675-2844 AIR CONDITIONERS (3) 5,000 BTU'S, Window Style. Newly services. $135 for all, will sep. (561)676-0427 FREEZER- Sears, top load- ing,excellent condition $80 (863)763-1377 I AVON BOTTLE COLLECTION - 40 + pieces. $100 or best of- fer. (863)467-5052 ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR COLLECTION: Approx. 44 yrs. old. Rare items. $600 all or best offer.. 863-824-3358 TRAIN SET- Lionel Santa Fe 0- gauge, Engine, 3 cars & track. $200. or best offer. (863)983-7915 COMPAQ PRESARIO LAPTOP lghz, 40gb HD, 512 mb ram, XP home + extras. $375 (863)843-0158 COMPUTER SYSTEM, Dell, Win XP + lots of programs & games. $149. (863)843-0158 COMPLETE DINING ROOM- Nice, Glass top table, 6 chairs, Hutch/buffet, Light wood. $600. (863)801-3815 COMPUTER DESK, 5 ft. long, 2 ft. deep, 5 ft. tall. $125 .(863)357-4188 COMPUTER TABLE wood, large, lots of storage. Good cond. $50. (863)697-6618 COUCH, Tan, Excellent condi- tion. $125. LeBelle 239-822-5955 DRESSER, 40" Oak. $25 (863)675-3032 after 6pm. DRESSER, Tall, wooden. In good condition. $50 (954)547-7333 END TABLES, 1 pair, 3 drawers. $25 (863)675-3032 after 6pm. GLASS TOP TABLE W/4 CHAIRS- brand new, $125 (863)467-5756 LOVESEAT, 60", dual recliner, brown/navy plaid. $95 (863)612-9831 SECRETARY DESK- Cream, Glass showcase on top, 4 drawers $200. (239)503-4656 SLEEPER 3 CUSHION COUCH- exc condition $250 (863)357-0365 SLEEPER LOVESEAT- very nice $150 (863)357-0365 SMALL TABLE- good for sew machine, wooden, w/ 3 side drawers $75 (863)824-8749 SOFA, LOVESEAT & CHAIR- dark multi colored, like new, $550 (863)824-8749 TABLE- Oak, Round, 1 leaf, 2 chairs w/coasters. $100. (863)763-7695 RIFLE, 22 Cal. & 12 Gauge shot gun single shot. $175. Will separate. (863)467-9892 Reading a newspaper helps you understand the world around you. No wonder newspaper readers are more suc- cessful people I STOVE/OVEN & HOOD, White, GE, electric. Good condition. $100 or best offer. (954)547-7333 WASHER & DRYER- Ken- more, Both work perfectly. $100. Will separate (863)763-1361 WASHER & DRYER, Maytag. $300 (863)763-3451 WASHERS & DRYERS S$95 & up, Up to 1yr, warranty REFRIGERATORS & STOVES (239)694-0778 WHIRLPOOL WASHER & DRYER Excellent condition.' $400. (863)697-6618 LADIES BICYCLE, Huffy, Red, 6 speed w/basket & bell. Good condition. $45 (863)357-4188 SCHWIN BICYCLE 1955- 26",' like new, asking $700. (863)467-5756. Earn some extra cash. Sell your used items In the classifieds BEHR SEALANT Deck water- proofing. 5 gallon, never opened. Quantity(6) $480 for all, will sep. (863)697-2032 ELITE COMPOSED ROOFING PANELS- New 4'W x38"L, 3" insulation, $2000 for all will sell sep (863)763-5011 METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ Buy Direct From Manufactur- er. 20 colors in.stock.with all Accessories. Quick turn around Delivery Available Toll Free (888)393-0335. PAINT- (8) 5 gal containers, Antique White, interior Latex, $560 for all will sell separate (863)697-2032 CRIB, Oak color, .iraighi rails, different heights, converts to toddler bed, good condition. ,$50 (863)763-3563 JOGGING STROLLER, Great shape. $25. (863)675-3944 LaBelle. TODDLER BED- Little Tykes, Spink,white, blue, hdbd set up like a house, $50 (863)467-7295 COWBOY BOOTS, leather, 4 pair, women, size 61/, exc. shape, $140 willsellseepar- ately. 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(863)634-3070 NEW COMMERCIAL CARGO TRLR w/warr, 2 new JBL spkrs 15" w/horn, 115" sub, w/ built in amp, 1 QSC pow- er amp w/complete rack, and EQ graphic equalizers, 2 PV Impulse Spkrs w/stand & cases, New 32 channel Yamaha mixer w/warr, all cables & access incld, New Pro One 88 key Keyboard w/road case w/ Aleses mini verb effects. $8500 or best offer (239)872-2371 " AIR COMPRESSORS (2) Portable, 120 volts, 1 & 2 hp, $195 for both, will sep. (561)676-0427 GENERATOR, 7200 watt, 240v, single phase, portable w/wheels, good cond., $1000. (863)763-1933 MAC TOOLBOX- Economizer 4000, asking $800 or best offer (863)634-0856 or 634-2951 DIRT DEVIL ULTRA, Handheld vacuum. Used twice, sacri- fice at $25. (863)824-0801 LOOKING FOR FCB STOCK Florida Community Bank. (239)229-8784 NEW COIN COLLECTOR want- ing to add to my collection. Please call to sell coins & paper money 239-693-4891 NEW COIN COLLECTOR want- ing to add to my collection. Please call to sell coins & paper money 239-693-4891 Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale In the classi- tieds and make your clean un a breeze WANTED: FL ART A.E. Backus, J Hutchinson H. Newton, G. Buckner, E. Buckner, L. Roberts, A. Hair, R A. McClendon, S. Newton, BIG $$ (772)562-5567 Agriculture - SIiirai EXERCISE BIKE- New Bal- ance, 6.0, like new Orig. $750 asking $300 or best offer (863)467-0668 TREADMILL, Pro Form, Elec- tronic & Dual weight station, Welder Pro 9940. $500 or will separate. (863)697-3211 DIAMOND RING- 1/2 ct, w/surrounding diamonds, ,$450 (863)675-7105 or (863)673-5023 DIAMOND RING, Ladies, Euro- pean Cut, 30 point: 14kt white gold. $550. (863)357-2233 Okee area. SUITCASE SET: SAMSONITE, Black w/hard shell cases. Great condition. $60. (863)675-3944 LaBelle. -i I.M ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Busi- ness, *Paralegal, *Comput- ers *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Cpm- puter provided. 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Christmas Trees 745 Farm Equipment 805 Farm Feed.-Products 610 Farm MisceHaneous 815 Farm Produce 820 Farm Services Offered 825 Farm Supplies' Services Wanted 830 Fertilizer 835 Horses 840 Landscaping Supplies 845 Lawn r Garden 850 Livestock 855 Poultry/Supplies 860 Seeds/Plants' Flowers 865 CHIPPER/SHREDDER, Hu- skee, 7.0 hp, 3 way feed, barely used. $600 (863)610-7787 , CLASSIC WHEEL HORSE - Tractor 42" cut, 0li pu1llh-, lots of grease fittings, cast iron eng. $800:863-697-2434 LAWN EQUIPMENT & TRAIL- ER, 2 blowers, 2 weedeaters, edger & more. Call for more info. $9000 (863)532-0368 PRESSURE WASHER: Excell 3200 psi. "11 hp. Too big for 'me. $500. (863)675-0247 SNAPPER YARD MACHINE 0 turn,. 33" cut,.exc.cond. $950. (863)763-3551 Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales every. Mon. 12pm & every Tues. 11am. 763-3127 Rentals I 0 I I RENT ALABAMA WATERFRONT ACREAGE 2'hours from At- lanta & the Coast. Gated with exceptional amenities, in- cluding boat slips. 1/2 to 3 acres from the $40's. Near great historic towi. Call (866)882-1107. ASHEVILLE, NC AREA ACREAGE 1 to 8 acre par- cels. Gated community on 4 miles of riverfront. Superb planned amenities. Excep- tional mountain and river sites. Preview Phase II now! (866)292-5762. BEAUTIFUL N. CAROLINA. ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. FREE COLOR BROCHURE & INFORMATION. MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES W/ SPEC- TACULAR VIEWS HOMES, CABINS, CREEKS & INVEST- MENT ACREAGE. Cherokee Mountain GMAC Real Estate. cherokeemountainrealty.com (800)841-5868. Beware of Mortgage Compa- nies! They could charge you up to $10,000 in closing fees. Be educated before you buy with our FREE CD and workbook. jIullA'' Fl)in o1 ll I gageGuide.org or (888)706-3885. Automated request line. Buyers Market Coastal North Carolina 95-100% LTV Fi- nancing Call CCL Inc. Realty (800)682-9951. CENTRAL TENNESSEE ACREAGE Amazing rolling vista views. 1 to 5 acre par- cels from the $40's. Planned clubhouse,, nature trails. 1 hr to Chattanooga, 2 hrs to Nashville. (866)292-5769. Cool Western NC Mountains- escape the heat, hurricanes and high prices. Homes, cabins, lots acreage, invest- ments. Prudential Great Smokys Realty, Downtown. Bryson City. Call (877)476-6597. GEORGIA/ NORTH CAROLINA Captivating mountain views, lakes, rivers, waterfalls. Homesites starting @ $39,900. Log home kits @ $39,900. Limited availability. Call (888)389-3504 X700. Gulf front lots $595k. Homes starting mid $300k. New master planned ocean front community on beautiful Mustang Island, near Corpus Christi, TX. www.cinnamon- shore.com, (866)891-5163. KY DEEP WATER PARCEL 1.38 acres overlooking Lake Barkley. 90 min to Nashville, minutes to Land Between tie Lakes. Just $47,000. Won't last! Owner (866)292-5769. Lakefront and Lakeview Prop- erties Nestled in the hills of Tennessee on the shores of pristine Norris Lake. Call Lakeside Realty at (423)626-5820 Or visit www.lakesiderealty-tn.com. i: Real Estate Business Places - Sale 10 Commercial Property Sale 1010 Condos,' Townhouses Sale 1015 Farms Sale 1021 Houses Sale 1025 Hunting Property 1030 Investment Property Sale 1035 Land Sale 1040 Lots Sale 10i45 Open House 105U Out of State-- Property Sale 1055 Property Inspection I 02.0 Real Estate Wantad 1i65 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 10'30 LaBelle, 3,4 & 5 Bedrooms Starting @ $1250. per month. For Sale or Lease w/opt. to buy. (863)202-0753 LaBelle 3/3 Down Town, Near Courthouse. Lg. rooms, Top Area $218K or Annual Lease $1800 mo. 561-441-2800 LABELLE- 425 S Davis St, $175,000 Ca-ll (863)673-1737 or (863)673-8944 LABELLE- FSBO, 3/2/2 CBS, 2767 sq ft, .75 acre, $270,000 (863)675-3833 PORT LaBelle: 4/2 Upgrades galore! Lg. Rooms, Lg. Yard. Near School. Price tb sell. $179,500. or Annual Lease $1900. Owner 863-673-5071, cshdz 04@earthlink.net PORT LaBelle: Unit 4 Ideal 3/1 Starter Home. New roof. Lg. yd. Price to sell. $146,000. Owner 863-673-5071 15 ACRE FLORIDA RANCH ESTATE Only $69,900! Short Drive to the Gulf of Mexico Just Minutes from 1-10. Won't last! Call Now! (866)950-5263 Ext 650. Real Estate for.Sale, Houses; Land; Water-front. National Forest Frontage, Piedmont of NC. Iron Horse Properties, (800)997-2248, www.iron- horseauction.com, NCAL#3936. TENNESSEE ACREAGE w/ Views Amazing Views. 4 Beau- tiful Seasons. 1-5 acre parcel. From the $40's. Minutes to Fall Creek Falls State Park Planned Club House, Nature Trails. Call for appt. 866-481-1810 VENUS, FL- 5 acres, borders Preserve by Fish eating creek, wooded, $160K, (863)699-6925 or jdwright55@hotmail.com PORT LeBELLE LOTS- 2, in cul-de-sac w/exc. potential for a lovely home. Call Wille Drummond (301)567-2515 Ismr Apartments 905 Business Places 910 Commercial Property 91 5 Condos. Townhouses Rent920 Farm Property - Rent 925 House Rent 930 Land Rent 935 Resort Property - Rent 945 Roommate 950 Rooms to Rent 955 Storage Space - Rent 960 For Rent: 2/2 & 2/1, w/laundry room, in town, $750 mo: Call Home & Ranch Real Es- tate. (863)612-0000 LaBelle, 2BR/1BA Located on Okeechobee River. Gated property. Completely furnished w/washer& dryer. Patio& dock. 1 yr. lease. No children or pets please. Nonsmoking env. $1000/mo., 1st& last required. 239-337-7514 HOW fast can your car go? It can go even faster when you sell it in the classifleds. Industrial For Rent 1080 Commerce Dr. Labelle 750 sf Office, 4000 sf Ware- house, 2500 sf Fenced yard. $2975. mo. 239-822-5955 reqi Sred. 39-37-751 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 6, 2006 18 LOOKING TO OWN LAND? In- vest in rural acreage throughout America coastal, mountain, waterfront proper- ties. 20 to 200 acres. For FREE Special Land Reports: www.landbuyers- guide.com/fl. MAINE OCEANFRONT BAR- 'GAIN 4+ Acres 220' water- front only $149,900 5+ acres, ocean access only $34,900. Enjoy spectacular 4+ acre oceanfront parcel w/ over 220' of private shoreline. Or relax on your 5+ acre ocean access lot w/ deeded access to gorgeous private sandy beach. Sur- veyed, soil tested, paved rd in gated community. Great owner financianng. Call L&S Realty (207)781-3343 coastalmaineland.com. NEW TO MARKET! LAKE- FRONT & EQUESTRIAN PARCELS 7+ Acres-Eques- trian Parcel- $209,900 8+ Acres- Direct Lakefront- $269,900 2+ Acres Home- site-$119,900 Located min- utes from downtown Jacksonville, FL. Private Gal- ed Community. Miles ol Bri- dle Trails, Rec. Area, Fishing & Boating. Call: (877)JRC- LAND Florida Land & Ranch- es, LLC. North Carolina Cool Mountain Air, Views & Streams, Homes, Cabins & Acreage. FREE BROCHURE (800)642-5333. Realty'Of Murphy 317 Peachtree St. Murphy, N.C. 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. 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, wildlife. Horseback riding, hiking, ATV's, hunting. Per- fect'for family ranch or re- treat, electricity. 100% financing. NALC (866)365-2825. WNC Mountains 2.06 Acres w/ hardwood trees. Financ- ing available only $31,995. Private lake and diver access. This one wont last call today (800)699-1289 or www.riv- erbendlakelure.com. Mobile Homes 2 S iii Mub~ea Lob 2005 M ble s Hi e -PN" Ro 2015 EMobile Ho-me a 20 LABELLE, 2BR/1BA, $500 sec. & $200. wkly. AC Must mow lawn 863-675-3665 MUSE-4BR, 2BA, $700/mo + dep., (863)675-0077 LaBelle, DB, 3br, 2ba, $500. + Sec dep. $250 per week Call 863-675-3665 MUSE, 3 Bdrm., 11/ Ba., Big yard. $900 deposit, $125 wk. No dogs. (863)675-1614 Need a lw more bucks to purchase something deer? Pick up some extra hucks when you sel your used Items in the dCasfeds. FLAGHOLE, 3BR/2BA, 2004 Doublewide, with pole barn, on 2.5 acres. Must see!! Beautiful! (863)902-0369 MUST SELL. Lake Access; Waterfront BHR. 3 BR, 11 Ba. + Efficiencyapt. $117,500. Make offer. (863)697-9424 PALM HARBOR HOMES Fac- tory Model Center LARGEST in Americal Modular, Mobile and Stilt Homes, Call for FREE Color Brochures! (800)622-2832. SINGLE WIDE14 X 70 '92 w/central a/c. Needs relocation in Glades Cty. only! Good cond. $1 OK (863)946-3333 WHISPER CREEK, Lot 218, 1986 Franklin 33ft, new bed, washer, furnace, carpet & roof $15,000 (863)885-1053 Looking for a place to hang your hat? Look no fiurthe than the classi- dods. Recreation Campers/RVs 3010 Jet Slis 3015 Marine Accessories 3020 Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3030 Sport Vehies/ATVs 3035 AIR BOAT- 11', Gore Hull, 231 V-6 Buick engine, New prop, battery. Good trailer. Runs good.$1600.863-697-0135 CABIN BOAT- Fiberform fly- bridge, '80, 25', 5.7 Mercruiser I/O. Trailer, All electronics incl'd. $2400. (239)369-9725 KONA JET BOAT, 454 V8, Berkley J.12 pump & 20ft gal- vanized trailer, new..$2300 or will separate. (561)876-6469' SEA KAYAKS, (2), 131/ ft., lightweight, fiberglass for: easy lifting, 35 Ibs, both for $600. (863)357-7406 Your pew car could be In today's paper. Have you looked for it? CAMPER: Sleeps 6, A/C, New fridge & sink. w/17 ft. fiber- glass canoe & ores. All for $2150 Neg.863-697-8731 INTL AIRSTREAM '65- 26ft, asking $1500 or best offer (863)763-3735 Seadoo, '95, runs good, $1500 or best offer. (863)673-6085 DIRT BIKE SUZUKI 85/L 2004, less than 10 hrs., $2K. (863)634-0856 or 634-2951 HODAKA WOMBAT '73, 125cc. $500 (239)738-0359 after 5pm. KAWASAKI ELIMINATOR'01 CRUISER, 4300 mi., wind- shield, saddlebags, 125cc, $1250. (863)946-2677 SUZUKI SAVAGE '02, 650cc, excellent condition. $2500 (239)738-0359 after 5pm SUZUKI VOLUSTIA INTRUDER 2002, Garage kept. 1 Owner. 1900 org. mis. $4,600 Firm. Call (863)763-3451 Okee YAMAHA 2004, Custom, 650 cc + Extra's. 5600 miles. Ex- cellent condition. $5500. 863-634-7156/467-1893 ARTICAT DVX 250 06, 4 Wheeler. ALIO Lile n~ Low hours. j.3500 or beti' offer. Nick @ 863-697-0383 GO CARTS- (2) Manco 6.5hp 2 seater, new tires. Murray 6hp 1 seater. Both run great, $1400 (863)674-0539 SUZUKI 125'83- w/Reverse. Run, 863-9gr .4-2 13 r ii :,i' o nr 863-69-2-431 Automobiles Automobiles 4005 Autos Wanted 4010 Classic Cars 4015 Commercial Trucks 4020 Construction Equipment 4025 Foreign Cars 4030 Four Wheel Drive 4035 Heavy Duty Trucks 4040 Parts Repairs 4045 Pickup Trucks 4050 Sport Utility 4055 Tractor Trailers 4060 Utility Trailers 4065 Vans 4070 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD- '94, White with rims. Stereo, Leather int. Runs & looks great..$6000.863-673-6266 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, '90, runs good, sand metallic exterior, tan interior, 1 own- er. $1500. (239)839-0895 COUGARS- A pair, '87, 1 runs good, & 1 for parts. $300: (863)673-6266 DODGE SHADOW '92, Auto- matic, A/C works. new tires, $130.0 or best offer (561)914-1660 FORD TAURUS- '95, Good condition. Cold A/C, Runs great. $2400. (863)610-0577 FORD TEMPO '93 runs good, 4 dr. jult m~si sell" i.6i,0i 363-63-1-16- 3 LINCOLN MARK VII '92, 5.0, V8, auto., low miles. $2000 (863)675-7105 LINCOLN TOWN CAR '88- 67K miles, needs a little TLC,. asking $1200 (863)467-2131 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME 1999, Very good condition. 57K+ mis. $4,800. (863)983-7997 Clewiston. PONTIAC GRAND AM, '93, $300 or best offer. (863)234-9731 after 5pm or weekends SAAB COUPE- '92, Blue, Leather seats, Sun roof. Needs Alt. belt, $1200. Neg. (863)675-7878 SATURN 1994, Red, Cold A/C, Stereo, Stick. Great on gas. $1900. (863)983-7211' Cle- wiston. SATURN- '93, 2 door, Needs work. $350. or best offer. (863)673-6266 TOYOTA CAMRY- '92, Needs Rack, Pinnion & R.F Strut. $1000. 863-467-5401 or 772-359-2923 TOYOTA CELICA 1987, Stick, Blue, Cold AC, Stereo. Great on gas. $700. (863)983-7211 Clewiston. AUTO WANTED: L01."iQ I( tbuy rnlique Car/ ):i rivr iti Tiu.'. Please call (954)561-2776 This is the Journey to restore America's Everglades' By MaryAnn Morris The "water problem" in South Florida is a big one and public awareness has spurred efforts to assure Floridians that clean water will be there for their use, but not so much that it floods their homes and ruins natural resources. New technology has speed- ed up and improved the ability of scientists and engineers to see the long-term damaging results of the old "ditch it and drain it" philosophy that had characterized the development of Florida since it became a state. The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) will improve south Florida's ecosystem (including human habitat) by restoring water flows that were changed tremendously, with all good intentions, over the past centu-: ryi It is the largest environmen- tal restoration effort in the world. CERP projects will capture and store as much of the bil- lions gallons of fresh water as possible which are now drained off into the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexijo. There are more than 50 sepa- rate projects in the 16 counties of CERP. CERP is all of South Florida, which has a growing population of more than 7 mil- lion residents. CERP was authorized by Congress in 2000. Now, many individual CERP projects are being designed, land is being acquired and related efforts are underway. The U.S. Artny Corps of Engineers (COE) is the lead agency, working with the South Florida Water Management Dis- trict (SFWMD) and other feder- al, state, local and tribal part- ners. The Everglades is unique - there is no other wetland sys- tem like it on earth. It is home to rare and endangered animals and plants. Floridians rely on the Everglades to provide water supply, recreation and econom- ic benefits and enhance quality of life. CERP is the only com- prehensive plan to restore the Everglades. The seven principal features of CERP are designed to improve water quality, quantity, timing and distribution. Each CERP project includes one or more of these features: Kissim- mee Chain of Lakes and the Kissimmee River, the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Lucie River, the Caloosahatchee River and Big Cypress National Pre- serve, Biscayne Bay, Florida Keys, Florida Bay and Ever- glades National Park, plus Lake Okeechobee water conserva- tion areas. These seven features are: Surface Water Storage Reservoirs 181,300 acres of above and in-ground reservoirs are planned to store millions of gal- lons of water. The C-43 reser- voir is under construction in Hendry County. Aquifer Storage and Recovery More than 300 underground water storage wells are pro- posed to store up to 1.6 billion gallons of treated water a day in Special to INI/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers For the most part, CERP involves the Kissimmee River area, the Lake Okee- chobee area, the Everglades Agricultural Area and regions to the south. confined aquifers. Stormwater Treatment Areas (STA) 35,600 acres of manmade wetlands will be constructed and planted with phosphorus- hungry plants to remove pol- lutants and other harmful con- taminants from water before it is discharged to the Ever- glades. Wastewater Reuse Two advanced treatment plants are proposed to recycle more than 220 million gallons of wastewater a day, adding a new source of high quality water.for the southern Ever- glades. Irrigation systems use recycled water. Seepage Manage- ment Barriers Barriers are proposed to be built to stop the rapid inder- ground seepage of water out of the Everglades, which today results in the loss of millions pf gallons of water each year Removing barriers to sheet flow .More than 240 miles of canals and levees may be removed to restore the historic overland sheet flow (shallow water flowing slowly on the surface) through the Ever- glades wetlands. Sections of Tamiami Trail will be elevated to handle increased water flows contributed by CERP project features. Operational Changes Changes will be made in the regional water management system to benefit Lake Okee- chobee, the Everglades and the coastal estuaries. On October 14, 2004, joined by a host of environmental advocates, Governor Jeb Bush unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate the restoration of America's Everglades. As part of the $8 billion state-federal partnership to restore the River of Grass, Florida is stepping up the pace to complete critical environmental projects more than a decade ahead of sched- ule. This is the Acceler8 Pro- gram. "Florida is strengthening its Special to INI/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Historically, the water' from Lake Okeechobee flowed in a sheet over southern Florida. When rains came, the lake overflowed its banks, replenishing the muck soils. Then the land was drained by ambitious men and an ambitious young state for farming and homes. The flow changed. No one realized what would happen. CERP will restore, as much as is possible, the natural ebb and flow of water that created what was South Florida. commitment to the Everglades by further accelerating the largest environmental restora- tior effort in this nation's his- tory," said Governor Jeb Bush,' "Completing critical restora- tion projects more than 10 years ahead of schedule will provide immediate environ- mental, social and economic benefits." Florida decided to speed up funding, design and construc- tion to complete eight of the CERP restoration projects over the next seven years. At sub- stantial savings to taxpayers, these eight projects include construction of close to 20,000. acres of treatment marsh, which use plants to clean pollu- tion from water flowing into the Everglades. In addition, above ground reservoirs will offer 418,000 acre-feet of water storage the same capacity as six million residential swim- ming pools and about enough to lower the level of the lake one foot. Construction of storage marshes, reservoirs and stormwater treatment areas to hold and store stormwater runoff and also excess water from Lake Okeechobee will protect the coastal estuaries and the Everglades to the south. By not storing all the excess water in the lake, the Herbert Hoover Dike, never intended to create long term storage of water, will be pro- tected from the pressure of accumulations of high water. At the same time, this water can be released from storage when needed to keep -fresh water for human use including agriculture. Coastal wetlands near Biscayne Bay will improve marine habitat and Biscayne National Park. Another "canal" will give more sheet flow to Florida Bay, again doing away with harmful fresh water dis- charges in-the Southern Glades and other areas. With much of the land need- ed to complete Everglades restoration already in public ownership, remaining parcels will be acquired at today's prices avoiding rising property values. Construction and engi- neering jobs will be created in South Florida, while labor and materials will be purchased at today's prices. Restoring America's Ever- glades will revive habitat for more than 60 threatened and endangered species, establish a reliable supply of water for more than a million Floridlalns and provide flood control con- sistent with the restoration, rather than dumping it, via the rivers into the oceans a ben- efit that was emphasized by the impact of four hurricanes on South Florida's shores. Acceler8 is a 50-50 state-fed- eral partnership which imple- ments the $8 billion Compre- hensive Everglades Restoration Plan. Florida has committed more than $2.5 billion, through the end of the decade to clean up and restore America's Ever- glades. Planners. hope that some day Lake Okeechobee will once again become a healthy lake. Both the shallow and open water areas within the lake, essential to its commer- cial and recreational fishery and other aquatic species, will be greatly enhanced by the improved water levels as a result of the Comprehensive Plan. This will mean .more abundant and healthier fish populations. Water quality in the lake will also be improved significantly by reducing the nutrient loading of water flow- ing into the lake. Lake Okee- cholbee provides huge regional benefits to wildlife, including waterfowl, other birds and mammals. Major benefits will be pro- vided to the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries and Lake Worth Lagoon. The Com- prehensive Plan eliminates almost all the damaging fresh water releases to the Caloosa- hatchee and most detrimental releases to the St. Lucie and makes substantial improve- ments to Lake Worth Lagoon. As a result, abundant favorable habitats will be provided for the many aquatic species that depend on these areas for food, shelter, and breeding grounds, thereby enhancing the produc- tivity and economic viability of estuarine fisheries. Sources for this article include: South Florida Water Management District: www,sfwmd.gov, Florida Dept. of Environmental Regu- lation, U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers: www.usace.army.mil. Bark beetle activity is on the increase Bark beetle activity is on the increase in southwest Florida. In the counties of Hendry, Lee and Collier, south Florida slash pines are under great stress from drought conditions experienced over the last few months. Heaped onto this stress are the past two' years' hurricane seasons and the often deplorable conditions that large pine trees grow in when sur- rounded'by development. The like- ly culprits are Ips engraver beetles and/or black turpentine beetles. Fortunately, the aggressive south- ern pine beetle does not stray this far south for a number of reasons. Concerned homeowners and landscape managers will likely see larger pines, often the most cher- ished in their yards and land, afflict- ed as the responsible insects target weak and stressed trees, which are normally south Florida slash pines over 60 years old. Affected trees will normally show a two week to one month color fade from a nor- mal green to orange and finally red with most of the needles staying on the tree. Also, dime to quarter size patches of red sap will be visible in buttons on the stem of the tree. All of the pine needles on trees will be affected and not just scattered tufts that are normally associated with normal new needle growth in pines this time of year. The key to prevent the loss of many of our pines is three pronged. First, as land is developed,.the grow- ing space of the remaining pine trees needs to be properly man- aged, i.e. not piling fill dirt over roots. Second, pines will do best with a two-three inch layer of pine straw that is refreshed annually to provide normal inputs to their root- ing zone. Third, more pines need to be planted. Pine seeds drop natural- ly between the months of Septem- ber and November or seedlings can be planted. Seedlings are available from private nurseries and the Flori- da Division of Forestry, along with advice on how to plant lirndr manage pines. With planning, pines can continue to tower over southwest Florida for generations to come and provide wildlife habitat, shade and other forest products. Las Noticias en Espanol Anuncios Comunitarios Registracion. Se avisa a los padres de la Escuela West Glades que la reg- istracion para los estudiantes de Kinder esta abierta desde las 8:30 am hasta las 3 pm de lunes aviemes. Para que su hijo o hija entire al kinder en agosto, tendra'que tener la edad de 5 antes del primero de septiembre. Entrenamiento El Centro Educative del Suroeste Floridiano esta en el process de establecer un program de entre- namiento para maquinaria pesada en los Condados Glades y Hendry. La primera clase comenzara el 21 de agosto con una capacidad mini- ma para 6 estudiantes. Se daran otras classes durante el afio. Si used esta interesado en tomar las classes por favor retire las aplicaciones en el centro educativo localizado en La Calle Missouri 13 N, Unidad B -o Ilame la numero: 675-6800. Retire El 30 de junio fue el ultimo dia de Paul Puletti como Principal de La Escuela Preparatoria. Cuando se le pregunto el porque de su retire el dijo: "Ya era tiempo." "Todas las cosas han cambiado, la escuela cuenta con un buen personal, asi que el director nuevo encontraratodo bien". Don Puletti ha estado trabajan- do en La Preparatoria por 20 afios. Comenzo como maestro de Ingles en 1986. El nuevo principal es Dan Gilbertson de Michigan, ya tiene much experiencia administrative incluyendo su ultimo trabajo como principal de escuela median. Don Puletti se retire como prin- cipal de La Preparatoria pero con- tinuara trabajando como Maestro de Asignamiento. Esta position fue creada para que los estudiantes tengan exito en el Exaren de Conocimientos de Florida (FCAT) especialmente en el area de la lec- tura. Esta sera la primer vez desde 1990 que la escuela tendra una clase de lectura. Arrestos. Despues de una queja recibida de un padre de familiar y la victim el Official de La Policia de Hendry Bruce Slade arrest a Edward Villarreal de edad 36 y resident en Port LaBelle por el delito de lujuria y manoseo en contra de un menor, cuando lo tra- jeron a la carcel le encontraron cocaine. Ahora esta encarcelado con unafianzade$100.000. Tres Hombres acusados de robo El 21 de junio El Oficial Mike Horn arrest a tres hombres que estaban vagabundeando despues que un vehiculo paso varias veces por donde estaban.los hombres. En el carro se encontraron herramien- tas robadas que se cree son de unos asaltos anteriores done lasvictimas fueron heridas con armas.de fuego disparadas por los asaltantes. Alfre- do Sonny Gomez de edad 38 y resi- dente en Immokalee esta acusado de hacer seis asaltos a la propiedad privada con arma de fuego, cinco asaltos agravados, cuatro agresiones y el intent de homicidio.Quamie Yashane Redden de edad 27 tambi- en de Immokalee esta acusado de los delitos de asalto agravado, agre& sion y el delito de primer grado de intentar matar. Gustavo Soto de edad 16, resident en Immokalee esta acusado con los mismos cargos de Gomez y Reddem Las autoridades piensan que los tres hombres arrestados estan vin- culados con una series de active[ dades criminals en los Condados Colliery Glades. Han habido various asaltos en Hendry, en la Calle Lilliam hubieron various disparos pero nadie salio herido, en otro incident dos hombres sufrieron heridas per los disparos. De varias residencias se han reportado dinero robado, parlantes y amplicadores de carros, durantee various incidents las victi- mas fueron atacadas y agredidas. Durante los asaltos los hombres se ponian mascaras caseras y porta- ban un revolver semi- automatic. Durante un incident ocurrido en La Calle 29, un hombre que habia estado dumiendo en la sala dijo que el atacante entro con una arma apunatndole en la cabeza y deman- dando dinero, la victim le dio $400, los otros asaltantes se fueron a los cuartos restantes buscando mas dinero amenazando con el arma. IPare de rentar! eNo esta seguro de done empezar? 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