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Almanacs , Page 11 New blJ~iwA- II i C ' 2OF FL. ~i OR'v i UF Ll- V4LOSA'' Delivering Western Hendry County's News Since 19 Delivering Western Hendry County's News Since 1922 I:-sr i /~;'-i i Ali a :' t :f8ipNt~r~7 ~ .~(: ge WWI 101DR i ::;:; 1. /- At A Glance Funding process begins Blankets for the homeless Please don't forget the Hendry County Homeless Coalition is getting ready for the area's traditional cold snap, collecting blankets and hand warmers for the home- less. Please drop them off at the United Way House, 117 Fort Thompson Ave. Donate to humane society The Caloosa Humane Society is in need of dona- tions of saleable items for a fundraiser "Tag Sale" sched- uled for Feb. 3rd. All dona- tions are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. You can bring your donation to the shelter at 1200 Pratt Blvd. (behind the Hendry Co. Health Dept.) or to the LaBelle Auction House locat- ed at the foot of the Caloosa- hatchee Bridge. If you need your item picked up you can call 863-675-0997. Large or small, they need it all! This is an easy way to help support your local humane organiza- tion. All proceeds are to ben- efit the homeless animals of your community. Please donate today! Want a job in construction? Take advantage of a job training opportunity provid- ed by the Education Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. (ECSWF) for construction trades ranging from carpen- try and plastic pipe to blue prints and masonry. Space is limited. Flyers and applica- tions are available at the ECSWF office in LaBelle. The next classes begin January 8. Applications can be faxed to the Education Center at (863)-675-6800. For more information, contact Sonny Hughes, (863) 675-6800. You could be SCF queen All young ladies from age 12-21 are invited to take part in the 2007 SCF Miss LaBelle Swamp Cabbage pageant Feb. 10. Practice Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Nobles Senior Center on Cowboy Way, across from Jorgy's Restaurant. For more information, call Cathryn Miller 675-3966. Little Miss, Mister contest coming The SCF Queen and Princess Pageant proudly announces the Little Miss and Little Mister contest from Dec. 10-Jan. 31. Ages birth to 10 years. See Melin- da at Langford Ford Service Dept. for information pack- ets and entry forms or call Cindy Miller at 675-3966 Index Classifieds .......14-16 Speak Out ...........4 Sports .......... .7 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszaocom Community Links. Individual Voices. SII II ll Ill 8 16510 00019 By Patty Brant Superintendent of Public Works Mike Boyle said the city's new waterplant should go online in 2009-10. The city con- tinues to plan for a 4 million gal- lon per day (gpd) waterplant, to replace its 40-year-old 1 million gpd plant.-Testing should con- tinue for about 18 months, with construction taking 24 months, placing the waterplant's start date in 2010. The modular, reverse osmosis modular plant is expected to cost some $35.7 million. The city is cur- rently seeking that funding, in the form of grants and loans. RUS funding will require that the "core city" be serviced first, before any new construction areas. Water customers can expect a rate increase in the foreseeable future as well. Commissioners voted Dec. 14 to borrow $2 million from a consortium of local banks to get the project moving. New rates will be identified later. Existing customers will only pay for the portion of the new plant that will benefit them. The resolution to borrow the initial $2 million passed 3-1 with Commissioner Hilda Zimmerly New crop: Could macadamias replace citrus? voting no and Commissioner Lyons, who sits on the board of one bf the banks, abstaining. In other business: Commissioners approved beer and wine sales for El Tejano Restaurant which is moving into the old Guiseppi's on Main St. South from SR 29. Commissioner Zimmerly voting nay. SThe board waived the fee for the LaBelle Woman's Club to use Barron Park for a pet parade event on January 20. Proceeds will go toward Canine Companions for Independence and animal rescue. The next regular city com- mission meeting will be Thurs- day, January 11, at 7 p.m. in City Hall. FHP seeking crash facts The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking a.inyone with infor- mation on a traffic crash that killed a 23-year-old LaBelle man on Friday, December 22. According to the FHP report, Simon V. Clicerio of LaBelle was riding a Huffy bicycle southbound on SR 29 some 48 feet north of Sams Lane. The crash occurred at approximate- ly 6:25 p.m. Witnesses reported that Mr. Clicerio attempted to cross the northbound lane of SR 29, immediately into the path of a vehicle believed to be a black Ford pick up truck. The truck impacted the right side of the bicycle, ejecting the rider into the southbound lane where another unknown vehi- cle shtck tphe atiall. in.tou th him back partially' into the Caloosa Belle/Kristin Hunter Mr. Anderson shows Edward Abdenour, an interested small landowner in Homestead, the size of the macadamia nuts in comparison to a quarter. Going 'nuts' for macadamias By Kristin Hunter George Anderson could be called the macadamia nut man. However, he likes to call himself a backyard breeder enthusiast. He hopes to put LaBelle on the map as the macadamia nut capital of .. '- the world, eventually replacing citrus with macadamias. With all the talk about citrus decreasing : due to citrus canker and now .. greening this could be a great avenue for citrus farmers or any- one with a little bit of land. He started growing the trees ten years ago to find out what worked best An up close picture of the sheer size of Mr. Anderson's See Nuts Page 2 macadamias. Taking notice of child safety By Kristin Hunter The Community Traffic Safety Team is currently focus- ing on child passenger safety. As part of this focus, the Hendry-Glades Health Depart- ment will be having a Materni- ty Day Tuesday, January 23, for expecting mothers. They will be giving away a clothesline full of clothes for sizes 0-12 months. Continuing to highlight child safety, there will be a car seat technician class in Clewis- ton on January 9, 10, 16, and 17. It is $60 for the class for anyone interested; preferably a member of the EMS. Kids under the age of 13 are not allowed in the front seat. Kids should be in booster seats until they weigh 100 lbs. CTST members also learned that 7 out of 10 car seats are being misused. They are either too big or too small or not properly installed. HealthPark Hospital in Ft. Kids under the age of 13 are not allowed in the front seat. Kids should be in booster seats until they weigh 100 lbs. Myers no longer has a car seat check without appointments due to liability so if you would like to know that your car seat is installed properly please make an appointment at the hospital or call the Health Department in LaBelle. In other news: The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee is work- ing on a bicycle route plan that includes areas of interests for safe bike transit. They will be applying for grants to put side- walks in soon. A citizen of Port LaBelle would like to see bike cops in the area. Children's Day is slated for February 10, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at LaBelle Elementary School. All agencies in the community are welcome to participate in this event. Con- tact Sue Reese at the Health Department if you want a table or area to participate. Call 674- 4041 ext. 157. There will be a Get up, Get Active Safety Fair on Janu- ary 20. There will be a family bike ride from the Hendry House to the Barron House and back to the Hendry House. There will be one at 9 a.m. and one at 10:30 a.m. Bike helmets are needed for children. For more informa- tion or to donate helmets con- tact Linda McVey at 675-7034. DOT will work on the sign on 78 that directs traffic to Ft. Myers because semis are See Safety -Page 2 northbound lane. Mr. Clicerio's extremities were then run over by a fourth vehicle's left rear wheel: That vehicle, a 1999 Ford pick up truck, was driven by Louis M. Telusnor, 40, of. LaBelle. Mr. Telusnor was unin- jured and was wearing a seat- belt. Mr. Clicerio died at the scene. No information on either the second or third vehicles to strike the victim is available, although the Ford pick up (the second vehicle) may by a black Ford Ranger with front and left . side damage and missing its outside rear view mirror. There is no indication of what the other vehicle may be. Anyone with information is asked to .calLCpl...E.J. Finnerman .at 1-, 800-993-4618 ext.256. Wal-mart is one step closer now By Patty Brant The LaBelle City Commis- sion has unanimously approved an ordinance chang- ing the land use designation for Moore Groves from agricul- ture to commercial. The 80 acre parcel is the proposed Wal-mart site on SR 80W. The action took place at the Dec. 14 city commission meeting. Also, "Old Groves," situat- ed just east and south east of Plant World, was approved from ag to mixed use, allow- ing four units per acre for sin- gle, milti-family and commer- cial use of the 335-acre site. Commissioner Dave Lyons asked the number of rooftops - 1,200 total units. The city is currently reviewing the devel- oper's PUD application, and all should be available in 2009. The commissioners also considered allowing Semi- nole Court Senior Housing, at the southeast corner of Riverview and Seminole Ave., to change from single family residential medium density to multi-family residential. The 2.3 acres is to be the site of 48 units. City Planner Shelly Johnson recommended the PUD because the city can set guidelines. The commission tabled the question till' its Jan- uary 11 meeting. Bonita Bay explains plans The Bonita Bay Group has See Wal-mart Page 2 Submitted photo/Donna Baines That's entertainment! Come one, come all to The Firehouse Cultural Center Vari- ety and Talent Show directed by Donna Baines. Come and enjoy the many talents of the people of LaBelle and the sur- rounding areas. There will be singing, dancing and a few funny stories being told. There will also be a few surprises that you surely won't want to miss. Performances will be January 4-7 and 11-14. Thursday, Friday and Saturday night performances begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinree:., begin at 2 p.m. Admission price is $10 with reservatioraoad 'n $12 without reservation. Reservation can be made by.call- ing 863/675-3066. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. The theater is located at 241 North Bridge Street in LaBelle. So put on your glad rags and come on down. Start your new year off right with an enjoyable night at the theater. '- .L., 2 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, December 28, 2006 Nuts Continued From Page 1 because the University of Florida couldn't help him with his research on macadamia trees. He has been experimenting with macadamia nut trees on his ten acre farm on A. Rd. to find out which trees produce the biggest and best macadamia nuts. He has 28 varieties of macadamia trees and has cross bred them until he has designed some very plentiful trees. The trees he has patented so far are the A-4 and the A-16. He will soon be patenting two more trees; the Queen Anne and the Princess Anne named after his wife. The nuts are as large as ping pong balls or quarters. According to Mr. Anderson, nine point one million macadamias are imported to the US every year from Austrailia, Africa and Hawaii making the nuts very expensive. The nuts are also expensive because they are being produced on expensive land in Hawaii. There are also not enough nuts in production today. Macadamias are currently going for $5 per lb. and $8-10 per pound for high grade nuts. The macadamia nut was the very last nut put on the market. His trees are producing such large nuts that a specific company is having to reinvent one of its tools to make it large enough for his macadamias. The trees are very suitable for Florida farmland. Actually, Florida has much better conditions than most places because we have Team Continued From Page 1 seeing the sign and taking 78 instead of 80, causing too much traffic congestion. Superintendent of Public Works for the City of LaBelle Mike Boyle is the process of remarking the west side of Mar- tin Luther King Blvd. to delineate the proper sidewalk area. Mr. Boyle and County Engi- neer Shane Parker are both investigating to see if they can increase the turning radius on Cowboy Way (80) and Bridge St. e The Hendry County Com- munity Traffic Safety Team Meet- ing is held at 1:00 p.m. on the :first Thursday of each month at the Hendry County Fire Station in LaBelle. The success of your Commu- nity Traffic Safety Team depends on attendance. If one is unable to attend, the group asks that you designate someone from your organization as an alter- nate. A Sheriff's Department representative is desperately needed at the meetings. more rainfall. They grow in very acid ground. George spends $90 a month for acid and fertilizer on his ten acre farm and uses a 15- gallon can of sulfuric acid. Right now Australia is the #1 producer of macadamias. Africa is #2 and Hawaii is #3. Mr. Anderson said, "In our society we need to take into con- sideration the factor of feeding our people in case of emergency instead of importing goods from other places." Macadamias are very healthy nuts full of the "good fat" or mono saturated fat. It attacks the fat in arteries and cleans them out. Therefore, McCall bird own- ers are buying the shells because McCall's receive little or no exer- cise so it is a great diet for them. The peak harvest time or sea- son is mid August to December or January. The A-4 and A-16 peak harvest time or season runs from September to the end of January. It is important to plant the trees 15 ft. apart so they have enough room to grow. Mr. Anderson has not used an ounce of insecticides on the trees in the ten years he has been growing them. He has only used pesticide on the ground beneath the tree to keep the grass from growing too high. A five year old tree will produce 100 pounds of nuts per year. Last October, an article about Mr. Anderson was written. That article produced 120 calls. Out of 120 calls, he was only able to call the first 20 back and sold all his trees, which speaks to the demand for the trees. Mr. Ander- son refuses to sell to big business- Wal-mart Continued From Page 1 deferred making plans for the old Barron House property on SR 80 to get input from the sur- rounding residents on how to best fit into the neighborhood. The property has been a land- mark for residents and travelers alike for decades. Mitch Hutch- craft of BBG made the announcement at the Dec. 14 city commission meeting. He then updated plans for the Paul property. The Development of Regional Importance (DRI) has been submitted to the Depart- ment of Community Affairs, he said, and the company is going over the finer points of its plan. He expects that process to take another two to six months. Mr. Hutchcraft explained his company plans Todprotect the history of the area and provide economic and recreational opportunities to improve the quality of life. It is working on designing a park and is consid- ering a WMCA-type facility pos- sibly adjacent to the proposed new high school site. BBG also is concerned about helping to revitalize the downtown area. Need a Roof before the Rain gets here? We Specialize in All Roofs Especially metal. CLommercial and Resident al FREE ESTIMATES Call Today PACK ROOFING, INC. 890 B. Road LaBelle, FL 33935 863-674-5775 Fax 863-674-5772 tic #1327233 es and wants to keep the small farmer in business so 1,000 trees is the biggest order Mr. Anderson allows. Mr. Anderson produced 1,000 lbs. of nuts last year and 5,000 lbs. this year. He said each tree doubles in production every year. The beauty of the nut is that everything is useful. The shell is used to make charcoal in Hawaii, the nuts are healthy to eat and lower cholesterol. The husk is used for fertilizer and the oil is good to eat on salads or used as sun block because it produces 80 percent UV protection that actual- ly repairs damaged skin. Mr. Anderson gives four rea- sons why the macadamia tree is such a great product. #1-It is a cash crop where you time the market; the market does- n't time you. #2-It gives a good return in the third year in comparison to seven years for citrus. #3-No insecticides are neces- sary and it's non labor intensive. #4-It's economical to fertilize; Requires no insecticides. Mr. Anderson is currently working on a natural herbicide for the grass around the bottom of the tree so the trees can be grown completely organically. The biggest problem Mr. Anderson says, are squirrels, but that can be eliminated by building a barrier wall or in his case, a 15 ft. deep ditch around his entire prop- erty. The nuts literally pick them- selves by falling off the trees and cracking to let you know that they are ready. He uses anti-stress on The company hopes to provide a full range of housing including workforce housing and mixed use "villages," which co-mingles residential and commercial properties. BBG will set a stan- dard of quality, he promised. The development will share some infrastructure with the city, such as the waterplant cur- rently being planned by the city. The bulk of the preliminary development for the South LaBelle Village, the first to be planned for the Paul property, should be in 2009-10 with retail sales in 2010. According to Mr. Hutchcraft, the economic impact of the first "village," should be approximately $28.4 million over 20 years to the city and $4.8 million with the school district. $90 million with the county. ". Average economic output is expected to be $123 million, $45 million in salaries. The educational site will include an Edison College cam- pus, high school, elementary school and vo-tech with a utility parcel and park adjacent. All will have a "Main Street" environ- ment with walking paths and lakes. Mr. Hutchcraft characterized his small trees before a big freeze to get them through. The A-4 is not as prone to wind damage as some of the other vari- eties of trees and it produces well. Mr. Anderson also grows other exotic trees such as the Merenga and the edible hibiscus tree which he eats to get rid of wrinkles and fine lines. He says in order to get an agri- cultural tax exemption from the state one must have 50 trees on their property. But one can plant 180 trees per acre. Therefore, you don't have to have 20 or more acres to produce this crop. You can simply be a small land owner. The A-4 and the A-16 are third year producers where minimal equipment is needed. Mr. Ander- son currently uses a tool that looks like a slinky to pick up the nuts off the ground but will be using a harvesting machine this coming year because he is pro- ducing too much for it to be done manually. An injector is also needed for fertilizing. He sells the trees for $30-$35 per tree. Mr. Anderson goes through about a bag of fertilizer per month. He uses two different types depend- ing on the season. He waters them twice a day and leaves the trees in full sun. He is currently selling to small farmers who want to get started with a great cash crop and bird owners/breeders. He hopes to eventually sell to health food stores, candy bar and cookie makers and cosmetic compa- nies. The opportunities are end- less. the development as a "long term opportunity" for the city. Commissioner Paul Puletti listened to the presentation, then questioned if an elemen- tary school could precede home sales, thinking a school would be needed before that. Mr. Hutchcraft said it may be possi- ble when the Helms Road exten- sion is completed and said BBG is continuing consulting with Superintendent of Schools Tom Conner. He also said the company will be seeking impact fee credits. Commissioner Puletti also asked if an athletic fields might be part of the plan. Mr. Hutch- craft said community parks are very much a part of their plan including "active" parks for bas- ketball, football, soccer and pos- sibly a swimming pool. A golf course accessible to the public is also- possible, with daily access fees. He said he looks for- ward to coordinating recreation plans with the city. Early construction will proba- bly be high-end second homes for retirees, he noted. BBT is also continuing to work on the Murphy's Landing development west of LaBelle, currently doing a fiscal impact study, and will submit the DRI in 2007. The church... the community reaching toward heaven in 2007 Freedom Fellowship Ministries would like to cordially invite you to a New Year's Eve service at 10:45 am in Barron Park. This new year we are making a bigger effort to meet the needs of the people. As an outward sign of this commitment, we are going outside the four walls of the church building. Our desire is to be used by Christ to irrevocably change the lives of others. This service is the beginning of many outreaches that will foster the relationship between church and community. We are openly dedicating our- selves to the needs of this com- munity. Wie are so excited that God is giving us an opportunity to worship Him in a senrice that promises to usher in His divine love. healing, cleansing and deliverance. Please join us as God takes us to a place of not just having church, but being the church on December 31st at 10:45 am at Barron Park. Dtiflt WOOS FLR RS T... BAILEY'S .WOOD FLOORS INC. 9^'3-'--' V4^ '^t '^^ titir/lJ With more than 30 years experience, our team at - Bailey's Wood Floors has been serving the people of Southwest Florida, selling and installing quality wood floors at a fair price. Large area or small, you can expect the same expert installation of your floor, and excellent workmanship for sand and finish jobs. COME SEE OUR SHOWROOM (by appointment) 5791 Youngquist Road, # 4 Fort Myers, FL 33912 Phone: 239.437.3837 Fax: 239.437.3441 OR VISIT US ON THE WEB www.baileyswoodfloors.com Quality and Beauty at a price you can afford. Bruce F'Saus ." LArioN S BAILEY'S WOOD FLOORS, INC. He is hoping that with the growing this cash crop and in downfall in the realty market, the return putting LaBelle on the cost of land will drop, allowing map as the macadamia nut capi- for more farmland to be used for tal of the world. JACKSON Jackson River IUVER, .j Home Furnishings & Decor St At the Foot of the Bridge 340 North Bridge Street 863-674-0003 LaBelle O- -U V U I Ilk 863-675-0060 197 E. Hickpoochee LaBelle Regular Hours: 10 am to 9 pm Mon Sat Sunday 1 pm to 7 pm New Years Eve I pm to 1 am New Years Dy I pm to 10 pm PUT SOME HOLIDAYS! ame 4& eeu - f PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY CALOOSA: BELLE To Reach Us Mailing Address: P.O. Box 518 LaBelle, FL 33975 Physical Address: 22 Ft. 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Paris Fajardo, who until this month was a paramedic for the .county, alleges that the depart- ment is not meeting its staffing requirements, putting residents in danger of not getting proper med- ical attention during emergencies. County representatives, mean- while, defend themselves from the accusations, adding that an incident earlier this month forced several of its employees to resign or be terminated. The department said it is working to get a full staff back on the road. According to Public Safety Director Randy Bengston, several of his employees were caught lying, which prompted the man- power shortage. By his own admission, the department was ;struggling for a while. Obituaries Reubin Deese Reubin Deese, 98, of LaBelle, passed away December 13, 2006, 'in LaBelle. SHe was born January 19, 1908, in Ft. Denaud to John Deese and ;Elvy (Summerall) Deese. He was -a longtime employee of Hendry :County working primarily as a ;caretaker at Fort Denaud Ceme- itery. ;Survivors include daughters: 'Aletta Jane (Ed) Steverson, Ruby :P. (Andy) Herrero, all of LaBelle; :grandchildren: Chuck (Vicki) .Hicks, David (Karen) Hicks, Glen- ,da Brooker, Carmaletta (Clyde) 'Thompson; great-grandchildren: Tanyisha Hadcock, Kevin Had- cock, Amber Thompson, Court- :ney Thompson and Heather bThompson. He was preceded in :death by his wife: Irene Ballard :Deese; brother: Owen Deese; sis- ,ter: Nellie Batos. SFuneral services were held Sat- urday, December 16, at Akin- Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle :with Rev. John McGregor officiat- :ing. Interment followed at Fort 'Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle. -Arrangements by Akin-Davis 'Funeral Home LaBelle. Dan J. Alderman. Dan Alderman, 75, of Muse, '(LaBellel, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2006. in Muse. He *Was born on May 17, 1931, in :Brandon, to Horace and Lizzie :Alderman. SHe is survived by his wife: 'Patsy Alderman; sons: Dale 'C"Gator" (Nancy) Alderman, Jake (Jennifer) Alderman, all of Muse; ,granddaughters: Rebecca Jean ;Alderman, Amanda Alderman; 'twin grandsons: Morgan Alder- man, Dan Alderman; great grand- son: Justin Alderman and great- Hgranddaughter: Jadan Alderman. :He was preceded in death by son ;William Alderman (Nov. '05), his .parents, two brothers, Noah and Bill Alderman. Funeral services were held December 20 at Akin-Davis Funer- 'al Home in LaBelle with Rev. Bill 'Maddox officiating. Interment fol- ;lowed at Ortona Cemetery. In lieu iof flowers, donations may be 'made to the American Cancer 'Society. Arrangements by Akin- Davis Funeral Home. Margaret Ann Peacock Margaret Ann Peacock, 65, of 'Lehigh Acres, passed away :November 26; 2006, in Fort Myers. She was born December 14, :1940, in Wrightsville, GA, daugh- ter of the late Otis and the late Bertha (Johnson) Tanner. Survivors include four sons: Clarence Eugene (Jenney) Pea- .cock of Lake Butler; Timothy Lamar Peacock of Dublin, GA, Carl Edward Peacock of Alva, Richard Donald Peacock of Lehigh Acres; five daughters: Katherine D. Peacock of Rochelle, GA, Carol Ann Smith of Dublin, GA, Cynthia Diane Soriano of Lehigh Acres, Sharon Badener of Quampack, MO, Christina Rivera of Pitts, GA; sister: Bernice Baines of Martinsville, VA; two step- daughters: Brenda Barner, of Col- lege, GA, Darlene Belflower, of Dublin, GA; grandchildren: Melis- sa Peacock, Hannah Peacock, Andrew Peacock, Angelica Marie Peacock, Margaret Ann Marie Peacock, Scotty Peacock, Amber Peacock, Brandon Peacock, Ash- ley Summerall, Juddie Summer- all, Nicole Peacock, Miranda Pea- cock, Shane Barner, Lori Walker, Stephanie Staton, Scott Morrison, Paula Sue Morrison and Tiffany George. She was preceded in death by her son: James Clifford Peacock, 'and grandson: Gustavo Soriano Jr. A graveside funeral was held on December 1 at Mount Aarat Cemetery, Eastman, GA, with Rev. John Allison Peacock officiating. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home-LaBelle. "There are not enough para- medics," said Mr. Bengston earlier this week by telephone. While normally a fully staffed agency would have 15 paramedics pro- viding coverage in the Clewiston area, Mr. Bengston said he now has 12. "We are currently running short-staffed," said the director. Mr. Fajardo, though, claims that there are only nine para- medics on the road, a dangerous- ly low number. Even so, Mr. Bengston said the department is in the process of hiring three more'paramedics, one scheduled to start by the end of the year. Two paramedics lost their job .after an incident earlier this month, according to Mr. Fajardo. Mr. Fajardo was given the option to resign or be terminated after the department accused him and several other paramedics of going on a cruise together. Because they had failed to properly notify their supervisors, and may have disrupted services that day, those unwilling to name who went on the cruise were rep- rimanded or fired, according to Mr. Fajardo. He accused his supervisors of wrongfully asking him to resign. "I do not agree that I should say what I or my peers do in their personal time," said Mr. Fajardo in a letter to the county. "I feel that I was discriminated even after I was forced to resign from my position as paramedic." According to Mr. Fajardo, his former supervisors called the Montura Fire Department to make sure that, as an area served by the county, Mr. Fajardo would not work in the that area. He blames management for the department's troubles even before the incident and said it had been operating with too few para- medics for weeks. "We are in need of para- medics, but they're making a big deal out of little issues that had nothing to do with our job," Mr;. Fajardo said. Traditionally, with lower pay and benefits, sometimes outdated facilities and equipment and long hours, finding suitable applicants in rural areas becomes harder. With much larger cities and coun- ties located so closely, many decide to take up job offers else- where. Even after instituting a raise within the department, the county could not find applicants for the empty slots. Mr. Fajardo is now asking for an apology from the county, as well as having his position rein- stated at the department. Mr. Bengston, though, said his decision to let go of Mr. Fajardo could have been avoided had Mr. Fajardo told the truth, instead of trying to cover up what he did. "This former employee was terminated because of miscon- duct," Mr. Bengston said. "You can't blame management for an employee's poor judgment or misconduct." Because he refused to cooper- ate when asked about the inci- dent, Mr. Fajardo proved to be unreliable, according to Mr. Counterfeit money circulating By Ideybis Gonzalez CLEWISTON- There are reports of false bills circulating throughout the area, according to the Hendry County Sheriff's Office. The most surprising aspect of the bills is how real they appear to be. The bills are a spot-on repre- sentation of the real thing so good, in fact, that counterfeit- checking pens aren't able to tell the difference. In actuality, the only reason investigators became aware of the problem was that the fake bills were coming apart, being two pieces of paper glued togeth- er. According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, the bills have been circulat- ing throughout the county, with stores and other businesses hard- pressed to make out the bills as false. The scam sees suspects going to stores, buying just a few items and receiving change in real money, according to the sheriff. With bills in different denomina- tions, the suspects may have already gotten away with hun- dreds, possibly thousands of dol- lars this way. "The use of the counterfeit detector pens which detects whether or not the bills are good or not is no longer 100 percent," said Sheriff Lee, whose depart- ment is working to find the responsible party "The counter- feiters are using a new technique where the detecting ink will not. - change color," he said. He urged businesses and resi- dents to be more wary. to avoid becoming victims of the crime. "We want the people in the community and the local busi- ness to be cautious and take a few more minutes to double check the bills," said Sheriff Lee. Christmas is a time when counterfeits tend to do more of these activities, officials say, since the clerks are sometimes too busy trying to check out customers quickly. St. Lucie against FPL's power plant By Nena Bolan A letter from the St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners was sent to the commissioners of Glades County. It was received Dec. 1 and discussed during the board of county commissioners meeting of Dec. 12. The letter urges the board to reconsider its support for a coal-fired power plant to be built within the county. The letter was penned by Chris Craft, chairman of St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners and states, "The negative air quality effects of a plant of this type will be felt by communities far outside your municipal boundaries." Mr. Craft also mentions the negative effects on his communi- ty due to the delivery of coal by train traffic which "could poten- tially block four major intersec- tions at one time." Several citizens spoke at the hearing. Harris Friedman, doctor of psychology, mentioned the pre- existing mercury problem found in fish. Steven Brown, the envi- ronment policy specialist for Con servancy for Southwest Florida, brought up the point that the largest coal-fired plant in Florida could have far reaching applica- tions. Pete Quasius, policy advo- cate for Audubon, urged that the study of emissions should contin- ue before decisions are made. Ellen Peterson, resident of the Glades area, said, "We don't need to be the receptacle of power plants that nobody else wants." She further pointed out that the Glades area has unique animals and habitat that people are anx- ious, to,see and which does not occur anywhere else. They are going to destroy us and our way of life." K.S. "Butch" Jones, chairman of the board, explained his stand' on the board's decision to accept FPL's offer to build a power plant. He mentioned that he believed the environmental impact is negli- gible. He said, "If anyone thinks I would sacrifice Glades County environment's health for 21 mil- lion, you have been badly mistak- en.. The heritage that has been passed on to me is to be good stewards of our land, and I con- sider that to be a priority today." Mr. Jones said that the east and west coast of Florida are upset that the Glades Power Park may have negative effects on their counties, yet they want Glades county to accept their county's garbage and prisoners; and they want the Glades area to store water for them in case of drought, flooding the Glades to keep their own estuaries from flooding. Butch Jones also said, "I have to consider the poverty that exists in this county, which is tremen- dous." He further said that the salaries in the coastal counties are 2 or 3 times higher than what is found locally, and that the jobs generat- ed by the power plant will be triple what the average annual income is. .Hugo Geistman, an Ortona resident, openly:: voiced his respect for environmentalists and what they do. However, when he spoke at the public hearing he. was also critical of their priorities. Mr. Geistman said, "One thing that keeps coming to my mind is where are you all when all these cane fields get burned" How. come you're not out there' Where were you when all the fer- tilizers got into the river? "There are a lot bigger prob- lems out there with the environ- ment than the power plant I feel that the power plant is going to pollute less than the sugar cane that it is going to replace," he said. Staff Writer Nena Bolan can be reached at nenabolan@yahoo.com. Bengston. "Mr. Fajardo lied and that will not be tolerated here," continued Mr. Bengston. "He had the oppor- tunity to maintain his job; all he had to do was tell the truth, but he stood by his lie until the. last minute." It underscores a more impor- tant point, said Mr. Bengston. "If you would lie about some- thing so stupid, what would make you think he won't lie about patient care," Mr. Bengston said. Staff Writer Ideybis Gonzalez can be reached at igonzalez@newszap.com. 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Eiit ih -.- &' K.i ,..l'i S .'..-i 0@," 1. .... .........,,.. '5 I SI h"'n~- r:* t..' j eol By Ideybis Gonzalez A big heart knows no bound- aries. Ask a Belle Glade couple about Marsha Carter of Marsha's Helping Hands ofLaBelle It been a very difficult year for the Resendez family of Belle Glade after their sole provider suffered two strokes and was hospitalized. The family had to worry about the basic necessities, with little regard to what Christmas would look like this year. Fortunately, an agency with a kind heart has stepped up to help the family for the holidays. The trouble began when Ruben Resendez suffered a stroke at his job. On his way to the hospital, the father of seven suffered another one. The situation looked grim for the family. Mr. Resendez was in a coma for two weeks before being transferred to Glades Gen- eral Hospital from a hospital on the coast. On a visit to see her husband, Ms. Resendez was mugged. Her assaulters made away with her rent money. Ana Rivera, Housing Special- ist/Hispanic Outreach Specialist with Hendry-Glades Behavioral Health Center learned about the family's situation and offered to help. The family was a perfect fit for the program's toys for tots event, she said. For the event, a business can elect to sponsor a family and buy Christmas gifts for the holidays. Why should a family that has been under so much worry have to cancel Christmas? "This is my third year partici- pating in the toys for tots," said Ms. Rivera. "Just the fact that I work for Hispanic Outreach makes me feel great, and know- ing that I am doing something for the community makes me feel even better," she added After a local business was unable to sponsor the family, Ms. Rivera continued looking for somebody who would. She remembered Marsha Carter, with Marsha's Helping Hands, an organization out of LaBelle. The non-profit agency itself survives on donations and contributions from the commu- nity, so it wasn't a surprise when Ms. Carter offered to sponsor the family. Because of that generosity, the family will now have a Christmas. The agency will pro- vide them with food, clothing and toys for all seven children, For Ms. Rivera, that means a lot. "It is unfortunate that this family is going through this situ- ation, I knew I had to do some- thing for the children, and I did, just in time for holidays," said Ms. Rivera StaffWriterIdeybis Gonzalez can be reached at igonzalez@newsap.com. Quality Homes at Discounted Prices! Homes From the Low $50's. Turn Key Packages Available. Family Owned Since 1981. Z JACOBSEN FLEERSOOD HOMES HOMES, INC. PTI ""il Ci1;'CDIin, Clewiston LaBelle 1312W. 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Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Early bird 6:45, Regular at 7 p.m. NO Smoking Sunday, December 31 AAk 7 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Eucalyptus, Port LaBelle, open discussion Monday, January 1, 2007 HAPPY NEW YEAR Tuesday, January 2 LaBelle Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m., Flora & Ella's, Hwy. 80 Hobby class: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Woman's Club, Hwy. 80W Rotary' Club: Boo Boo's Restaurant, noon F/S Park Community Meeting: Daniels School/Community Cen- ter, 6:30 p.m. AA: 12 Step/Big Book study group 8 p.m. First Christian Church, Ford Avenue, open meeting Wednesday, January 3 Port LaBelle Garden Club: noon, extension office, Pratt Blvd. AA Big Book Meeting: noon, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Eucalyptus, Port LaBelle, open meeting Auto Bike Night: 6 p.m. Popeyes, 4x4s, lowriders, cus- toms, antiques, hot rods, muscle cars; come show off your ride. Wednesday Night Kids: 6-7 p.m., Caloosa Baptist Church, for youth in grades 6-12 at 500 W Hwy. 80. Phone 675-2348 PPVFD: drill 7 p.m. AA 8 p.m. at the Alva Recre- ation Hall. Thursday, January 4 Small business counseling: sessions begin at 9 a.m. Free. Call 675-0125 for an appoint- ment. Community Traffic Safety Team: 1:00 p.m. LaBelle Fire Sta- tion, Main Street 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. LaBelle Heritage Museum, Inc.: 7 p.m. at the City Commis- sioner Chambers in the City Hall, first Thrsday except June, July and August. AA & Al Anon: 8 p.m. discus- sion, First Christian Church, Ford Ave., Call Intergroup at 275-5111 DAV Chapter 144: 8 p.m. American Legion Hall, Hwy. 80W Christian Youth Fellowship: 7 p.m., City Hall, Commissioner's room Witch's Brew By Pudge Lehman I helped judge the Light-Up LaBelle contest. We would have loved to have had more prizes because it was so hard to choose. There are a lot of talent- ed decorators in our town. We saw a lot of beautiful places that had not entered. This was good because we would have been judging all night. Before storing tomato-based sauces in your plastic storage containers be sure to spray the inside with non-stick cooking spray. Occasionally a dinner of pancakes and eggs is so good. Especially if you hardly ever have time for it in the morning. Waf- fles are good too. Put your roll of trash bags in an empty coffee can with an X cut in the plastic lid. Pull one through and tear it off leaving the next one ready. If you like this idea, then cover the can with contact paper or wallpaper or material to match your cur- tains. Use a shoe box to stack all your plastic lids in vertically. Keep right next to the nested containers. Werd fer the Week: Ole Geezer ... Meaning a cranky old timer. "Sometimes Pudge aks like a ole geezer." ISave money on your favorite grocery items. , IGo to newszap.com to download and print coupons online! I SneWszag.COm Community Links. Individual Voices. I L-- ---- -- --- -- -- -- -------- CALOOSA*- BELLE Our Purpose... The Caloosa Belle Is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida. Independent is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspaper to pursue a mission of journalistic service to the citizens of the community. Since no dividends are paid. the company Is able to thrive on profit margins below industry ystan- dards. 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Someone once told me that having survived another year was like the relief you get when someone quits scratching their finger nails on a blackboard. At the time, I thought this was a lit- tle over dramatic, but now that I'm older, I can more fully appre- ciate what he was trying to say, Right or wrong, as the sand relentlessly continues its travels to the bottom of each of our hourglasses, you have to be total- ly aware that time waits for no one. Willing or not, some day it will all come to an end. No more sunrises with chores, kids, loving or laughing to do. All those It's your worlt Get Invoivedu worldly possessions you so fond- ly and earnestly earned, collected and cherished will be passing on to someone else. All the successes, personal, family and business will not suf- fice to defer the march of time and its eradication of all your worldly gains. Whatever you might have owned or accrued will not hold back the ravages of time. All your biases, frustrations, worries and grudges will be resolved. The same will apply to your dreams, hopes, aspirations and gonna-do, and gotta-do plans. Winning and losing will suddenly fail to exact any sem- blance of importance or con- cern. Your past heritage, good, bad or indifferent will have no relevance anymore than if you lived in a mansion or the slums. Your physical appearance, level of intelligence, even your ethnic persuasion, gender or politics will not be relevant. Knowing all of this what will really count, and how will your life on earth be cal- culated? It will come down to, not what you possessed, but what you created. Not what you had, but what you gave. Your individual learning accomplish- ments won't count, but whether you informed and instructed those around you; that setting an example by exhibiting honesty, compassion, bravery, and patience, duly inspired, embold- ened, and motivated others to fol- low your lead. Competency is such a singular trait that what will - really matter is your strength of character. Over the span of how- ever many years you have, what will count is not the number of people you've influenced, but how many will miss you when your time comes. Of conse- quence will be the remem- brances, not necessarily yours, but of those who mourn your passing. The true measure of those remembrances will be for what period of time, and the what and who of those remem- brances. A lifestyle in and of itself doesn't necessarily happen on its own, and is subject to circum- stantial actions, and the choices we have made. One of the most precious gifts at your birth is your right to choose, so choose wisely. The precipitous path is not the easiest path, but once you've reached the summit, the view is awe inspiring and you'll never take the low road again. As we look forward to putting the lessons of 2006, good or bad, into practice in 2007, keep your hopes and ambitions on the high road, and I'll look forward to meeting you at the summit. Proper uses for life insurance Part 2 Last week I talked about using life insurance for protecting your spouse, and also your children. What about money for a previ- ous spouse, and the children of the previous marriage? Many people are in a sec- ond marriage but still have a respectable relationship with a former spouse, and even some financial commitments. A life insurance policy named in favor of the former spouse can often solve a bunch of problems that remain otherwise unsettled. Here is a tip for you. Check all your life policies, individual, group, even AAA accident insur- ance. If you got remarried, did you remember to update all the beneficiaries? Every day in Amer- ica, people die and the heirs dis- cover the former spouse is still the unintended beneficiary of some life insurance. One of the, easiest ways to divide up a complicated estate involving older children by a for- mer spouse is by using life insur- ance proceeds to balance the dis- tribution. Small corporations and partnerships face major prob- lems when an owner dies. Buy- and-sell agreements are used to redistribute the ownerships when one of those parties dies. Always have an attorney draw them and review them. Life insurance polices are used to fund the agreements. The insur- ance can be bought for pennies on the dollar and when done properly it can create income tax free proceeds right when the money is needed. It is a sad fact that the majority of business owners reading this article have not taken time to properly plan the distribution of their business at their death! Key employee insurance is always talked about in insurance schools but seldom utilized in Financial Tips witz byWayneC. Switzer the real world. If you have, or if you are, an employee whose death would result in serious financial loss to the business, a life insurance policy is in order. Here is an example: a builder or contractor is dependent on the license or the expertise of one of his employees, and that key per- son dies or gets permanently dis- abled. The business owner has a major problem that insurance can solve. Life insurance policies are used for the purpose of employ- ee benefits. Group term policies are very cheap. Permanent insur- ance plans cost more but offer lots of structuring possibilities. An insurance agent can get you a policy that minimizes the life insurance element expense, but maximizes the cash build-up in the policy. Universal Life, Whole Life with cash build-up rider, Variable Life, and Variable Uni- versal Life, are all examples of policies with the potential to build up high values. Generally, a life insurance policy is not an investment; however, it can be made to border on one. Estate liquidity and estate taxes! Unless a close relative, such as a parent or grandparent dies, and you become involved in settling their estate, you never have to deal with this. Your estate problem doesn't occur until you are dead. Nevertheless, if you have had the good fortune of accumulating a sizable estate, you may also have created a Thanks Caloosa Humane Society I would like to thank the Caloosa Humane Society for awarding to me the first ever Cornelius "Kees" Huijer Award. I was truly surprised and certain- ly honored to receive such an award. However, all of the recognition should go to the Caloosa Humane Society and the people who work so very hard to keep it running. For any- one who cares at all about ani- mals, can really appreciate what these people do. Just look around LaBelle some time and you will see the need for this shelter and what a big job that they do there. They take in stray or unwanted animals, feed them, give them love and med- ical attention, and hopefully find a good home for them. Being successful at this takes commu- nity involvement since the humane society operates on such a tight budget. The shelter is always in need of donations - not just monetary, but also vol- unteer time, as well as supplies, such as newspapers, towels, paper towels, Clorox bleach, Dawn dish soap, cat/dog toys, etc. I, Mary Bartoshuk, challenge next year's recipient of the Cor- nelius "Kees" Huijer Award to please come forward at the beginning of 2007 and make a difference at the Caloosa Humane Society. Mary Bartoshuk Longhorn Pee Wee Cheerleaders We would like to thank the following businesses and indi- viduals who helped us get to nationals: LaBelle Dodge, Payroll Solu- tions, Nancy Perkins, Burchard Groves, Gator Harvesting Inc., Jeanette Kelm, New Horizons Real Estate, Joey Walker, Hendry-Glades News, Stoneciperher Pools, Brenda Sneed and Terry Bradford, Estero Sod, Porterfield Oil, Redish Insurance, Venture Home Builders, Maria Delara, c/o Central Transport, Earline Stem, Bryan Paul Citrus, Caloosa Fence Company, Catali- na Rental Apartments Inc., A Duda & Sons, Country Homes & Land, First Bank of Clewiston, Sandra Taylor, Dynasty Elite Cheer & Dance, Style City Salon, Sissy Pack, The Showcase, Wanda & Doug Russell, Roy's Crane Service, Fussell Steel Building, Hendry County Recre- ation Board, Hendry County Commissioners, Langford Ford, Matyas Concrete Inc., Mace Welding & Fabrications, Para- mount Lending Corp., Golden Manufacturing Inc., Angela and James Sealy, Luz Matias, Apoli- nar and Carolina Arriola, Morri- son Engineering Inc., Lucy Luna, Miss Linda Lu's Little Bucka- roo's, Choice Lawn & Landscap- ing, Robert Caignet, Susana Guajardo, S & N Grading, Peace River Conference, VSI, Mobilmix, LLC, Pat Bell, Pete Cisnero Construction, Winn Dixie, U-Save, KC Lynn Stansley, Jackie Blakey, Hendry County School Board, Langford Employees, Bobby and John Anderson, Justin Severson and Fernando Herrera. Longhorn Pee Wee Cheerleaders A life insurance policy named in favor of the for- mer spouse can often solve a bunch of problems that remain otherwise unsettled.. major problem for your family when you die. Your IRA's and pension may not be as liquid as you think. Your business may be difficult to sell. Perhaps it will be a bad time to put your farm on the market. Your portfolio may be down for a while. If your per- sonal representative starts selling things, anticipate taxes, and appraisal fees. There is uncer- tainty what the new Congress will due with the Federal Estate Tax Law. I don't know if it will Sunset or be greatly revised in the near future. Having life insurance owned by a properly planned trust, or your children, can create the liquidity needed to settle everything with minimum dis- ruption to your family. Charitable Giving. Often people name their favorite chari- ties and churches in their will. Sometimes they directly name them as beneficiaries on life insurance policies. You can gift an insurance policy to a charity during lifetime and get an imme- diate tax deduction for its value, and deduct future premiums by making them payable to the charity which then owns the pol- icy and pays the premium. A complex but perfectly workable trust arrangement can be drawn in which you get a big tax deduction and your heirs share in the beneficiary pro- ceeds. It helps reduce the size of your estate, benefits a qualified charity, and benefits your chil- dren. A good insurance agent and board certified probate attor- ney can put this together for you. More next week. Wayne C. Switzer, CLU, .www.ninjadog- gy@aol.com How far did you travel during the holiday season? Fusako Oku traveled from S Chicago, Illinois, to be with Sher daughter, Barbara ",'n; @" Calfee, and children over the holidays. Adrian (left) and Brandon (right) traveled from Chica- go, Illinois, with father Chris Calfee and great-grandmoth- er Fusako Oku to visit their Grandma Barbara Calfee. While in Florida, dad and uncle, Alex Calfee, are treat- ing the boys to four days at the Orlando theme parks before the return trip home. Christine Hathcox traveled from Seffner (Tampa Bay area) with her mother, Roxanne Hathcox, and uncle, Shane Grooms, to spend Christmas Day with her Twoie (Grandmother) Jo Coombs. This was Christine's second Visit to LaBelle over the holiday season. Jacob Anderson's holiday season sure has been busy. This year he was able to see and visit with all of his grand- parents. First, Pat and Dale Anderson (Granny and Papa with Coco) of Panama City, came to visit. Next it was Mama (Casey) and Jacob jumping in the car and going to see Jimmy and Serena Murphy (Big Daddy and Big Mama) in Adel, Georgia. 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Submitted pnoto/Glenaa wilson Joe Denno Hospital hires new CFO Joe Denno has joined the administrative staff of Hendry Regional Medical Center as the new Chief Financial Officer. Joe and his wife, Susan, have moved to Florida from New Hampshire. They have three grown children and five grand- children (who reside primarily in New England qne son lives in Denver Colorado). Joe Denno has 30 years of healthcare finance experience. HRMC asks the residents of Hendry County to please wel- come Joe and Susan Denno to Hendry Regional Medical Cen- ter. I Go to newszap.com to I download and print S coupons online! L J- Submitted photo/Trace Ptruge Help support Easter Seals Win this Playhouse! Century 21 Sunbelt Realty, Inc. with 18 offices in Southwest Florida, proudly offers this play- house to the lucky ticket holder. Tickets are now on sale at all Century 21 Sunbelt offices. The playhouse is cur- rently on display at the LaBelle office. Tickets are $5.00 each. 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MIln Tower 235 Joel Blvd. Lehigh FL 239-368-2222 EDISON * Deadline 11 a.m. Monday I ~ I~P~n~a~L-s~b~ I- r INSURED SPORTS 7 Local Firm, DEP and SFWMD celebrate at Groundbreaking Ceremony Sports shorts C.A.N. Construction, Inc. of LaBelle, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) recently celebrated the groundbreaking of con- struction on the C-44 Reser- voir/Stormwater Treatment Area near Indiantown. Part of the Acceler8 initiative launched by Governor Jeb Bush in October 2004, the C-44 proj- ect will capture, store and treat stormwater runoff from the 116,500-acre C-44 basin in Mar- tin County, attenuating flows into the St. Lucie canal and improving water quality in the St. Lucie Estuary and Indian River Lagoon. C.A.N. Construction, Inc. has a contract to install pumping equipment which will facilitate water flow control. Participating at the celebration and providing site preparation were Jos6 Her- nandez, Patrick Campbell, ,,% S '- ..-- ..BI . I , Submined photoNancy Lorenzen Staff of C.A.N. Construction, Inc., located in LaBelle. Left to right: Jos6 Hernandez, Patrick Campbell, James Murray, Joe Gonzales, Project Manager, and Carl Lorenzen, President. James Murray, Joe Gonzales, Project Manager, and Carl Lorenzen, President, all of LaBelle. "First-rate science, engineer- ing and water resource man- agement is making South Flori- da's environmental restoration Submitted photo/Longhorns Longhorn Pee Wees take 6th in the nation The LaBelle Longhorn Pee Wee Cheerleaders represented LaBelle proudly as they took the mat at Disney's Wide World of Sports on Wednesday, December 6. The girls spent four days at Walt Disney World making memories that will last a life time. It was a strug- gle to raise the money to go, but the support of the community helped to make it possi- ble. The families of these girls worked so hard to raise money, and see to it that they would be able to go to Nationals. It was a stressful two weeks, but we did, it, and came back 6th in the nation. a reality," said DEP Secretary Colleen M. Castille. "Today, as we celebrate another remark- able milestone, we are ensuring that the entire ecosystem of America's Everglades will con- tinue on this path of recovery and provide a health quality of life and a vibrant economy for Florida's future." A component of the larger Indian River Lagoon-South restoration project, this project consists of a 3,400-acre, 15-foot- deep above-ground reservoir that will hold 50,600 acre-feet of water, providing significant water storage for the C-44 basin. The project also includes a 6,300- acre Stormwater Treatment Area (STA), a man-made wetland, to capture and treat stormwater runoff before it enters the St. Lucie canal and, ultimately, the St. Lucie Estuary and the Indian River Lagoon. New conveyance canals, embankments and a pump station are part of the proj- ect to aid in moving water through the reservoir and STA. "We are thrilled to begin con- struction on this very important project," said Lennart E. Lindahl, governing board member of the SFWMD. "It is a vital piece of the Everglades restoration project that is so important to all resi- dents of the State of Florida and crucial to the health and well- being of the St. Lucie Estuary...." Preliminary design began in March 2006 and construction of test cells was completed in June. The test cells provided engineers with critical water quality and seepage information to design and build the entire C-44 reser- voir and STA on former agricul- tural land. Announced by Governor Bush in October 2004, Acceler8 is stepping up the pace of fund- ing, design and construction to complete eight Everglades restoration projects over seven years. The projects will restore 100,000 acres of wetlands, expand water treatment areas by close to 29,000 acres and provide 428,000 acre-feet of additional water storage for Everglades restoration a decade ahead of schedule. Six of the eight Acceler8 projects are already underway. Since February 2006, the State has expanded three Everglades Agri- cultural Area treatment wetlands and launched construction on the C-43 Caloosahatchee West Stor- age Reservoir outside LaBelle, the Acme Basin B Discharge Project, the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir and the second phase of the Picayune Strand Restora- tion Project. Under the leadership of Gov- ernor Bush, Florida has forged ahead to implement the $10.9 billion, state-federal Compre- hensive Everglades Restoration Plan. Since 2000, Florida has invested more than $2 billion of the committed $3.3 billion through the end of the decade to clean up and restore the famed River of Grass. : ; : : ,. VA/C & Heating Services F The Service. 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After Ditka once referred to the Metrodome as a livestock hall, Lynn placed plastic cows along the I sidelines for Chicago's next visit. So SDitka changed descriptions and called I the place a rollerdome. Sure enough, when the Bears next came to town, the IVikings' cheerleaders were all wearing Roller skates. I. .I S Here's hoping that fans of the INebraska Cornhuskers enjoyed USC's Some games during the 2006 season. It Seems some 300 Nebraska backers bought Southern Cal season tickets. Why? Apparently, they thought it was I the only way they could guarantee get- I ting into the Nebraska-USC game in I Los Angeles in September. It was the I I first time in 36 years that the two peren- I nial powerhouses faced each other. Not I wanting to take any chances on missing I I the game, those 300 Cornhusker fanat- I I ics bought the entire USC season pack- I I age. They traveled a long way at least I I once to see Nebraska lose 28-10. I *.* I I As of the start of the 2006 season, I Which college football program had I placed the most players on active NFL I rosters? No surprise that the answer is I IMiami with 42 players, followed by I Florida State with 41. The surprise is I that for the first time since 1982, neither of those schools was ranked in '06. By I I the way, Tennessee was third with 40 1 I players, followed by Georgia.and Ohio State, tied for fourth with 39 players on '06 NFL rosters. I ** I I I I'll bet you didn't know, coming or Going, that when the rubber hits the road, you can't afford not to buy from Langford. LANGFORD I I I "YallSpokenHrec" I 675-1686 I ----------------- j Your paper, not ours. Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant Fast paced action It's Junior Pro basketball time again, with lots of fast action on the court. Games are played in the gym at Upthegrove Elementary School and open to the public to cheer on their favorite team. In this game, the Rockers beat the Starzz Dec, 15, 26-21, 0 0 00 I. 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CALOOSA BELLE Delivering Western Hendry County's News Since 1922 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, December 28,2006 Community Service Through Journalism 8 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, December 28, 2006 REAL ESTATE GUIDE PAUL ROSER p REALTORS 863-675-0898 OFC PERSONAL ATTENTION WORLDWIDE INTERNET MARKETING NIKKI YEAGER, Sales Associate PAUL ROSER, Broker Nikkl@NikkiYeagerRoser.com Paul@PaulRoser.com 239/564-2005 cell 239/504-2002 Bankof America SHIRLEY IMHOFF WILLIS Mortgage Loan Officer Consumer Real Estate Tel: 863-675-9065 1-800-854-5783 extension 56302 Fax: 863-675-7744 shirley.willis@bankofamerica.com Now with an office in LaBelle at 415 W. Hwy 80 Call for an appointment Financing available for manufactured homes, lots, and new construction. Call about our many special financing options ^ .. ^ <-- -a Bi-i.. 5 .. siA. NEW YEAR'S HOURS & DEADLINES .ITihIUJ The I Ii 4 C'lassili~d CL'clr~l will be closed rn Monday, Iy 1 in .ih.servance u(i the New Year's holiday. Caloosa Belle's Thursday, January 4'1 edition will deadline as follows: - spljy' 5:01( p.m. Thursday, Decembecr.2;' . column 2:110 p.m. Friday. December 29u' CILOOSA RELIFE o ,,,. -- -, ., ... -. ..a. -. .- t' *: Reduced in Alva! 2+/- acres with 3 bed/2 bath Some. Property .I. .e Has 178' of Joel Blvd jw Frontage with ,Future S Commercial Overlay. Don't miss this opportunity. Call Matt today. Call 863-675-0000 STOP PAYING RENT! FIND YOUR NEW HOME HERE AND FIND THE MORTGAGE TOO!! UVPFRFRONT FLORIDA STYLE 2 STORY HOM. on Ft. 'Denaud Rd. 3/3.5 with huge wrap around porch. All bedrooms have full baths, first floor mastersuite has French doors leading. to an office/nursery Home sits on a beautiful oak filled 2.64 acre site with 228 feet of river frontage and a grove of producing orange and grapefruit trees. Property maybe split into 2 river- front sites. $1,100,000. REDUCEDII 2 STORY HOME ON 2.5 ACRES in the coveted Port LaBelle Ranchettes. Located on the river side, with only a greenbelt between you and the Caloosahatchee Intracoastal, build your boat dock in the safe harbor of the Army Corp main- tained waterway. Live in the country, just seconds from the heart of LaBelle, horses welcome. $595,000 MORE THAN MEETS THE EYEI 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 ceil- ings, interior doors all custom built, custom cabinets with tile backsplash and granite countertops, all windows have wood cas- ing surrounds, a brick fireplace, and wood floors throughout fin- ish the look. $459,000 REDUCED 50 FI PRIVATE DRIVE leads to expansive 6.7 acres with 470+/- Ft of riverfront located close to town. Build close to the waters edge with almost viturally no Corp. Easement. $2,500,000. PIVERFRONT 5 ACRES with 215+/- feet of frontage, High ele- vation reveals spectacular views. $895,000 REDUCED RIVERFRONT 1.15 ACRE homesite on prestigious Fort Denaud Rd. $525,000 REDUCED PROTECTEDHARBOR lust one lot in off the main channel of the Caloosahatchee Waterway. Build your dream home under the scenic oaks in this park like setting. Located in Caloosa HarborS/D. $450,000 LOTS AND LAND 318 ACRE HUNTERS PARADISE Old Florida its best. Enjoy the tranquility of the wild life and natural habitat with several gorgeous oak hammocks a beautiful creek and several ponds, ITrkey, deer, wild hogs, leave evidence of their presence on the property $4,777,500. DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL 25 acres plus on Ft. Denaud Rd. Pair up with available waterfront (priced independently) for an BELMONT AREA- 3/2 brick home on canal in Belmont. Completely remodeled and beautiful. $267,000. MIS200690034 BEAUTIFUL PORT LABELLE HOME 3/2, 2 car garage, 1,455 sq. ft., laminate wood floor- ing, breakfast bar, Corian tops, wood cabi- nets, recessed lighting throughout. Ideal location in a fast growing area, with privacy and quiet setting. PRICE REDUCED! $230,000. MLS#200673413 AMUST SEE! 3/1, 1 car garage, 1,404 sq. ft., tile flooring throughout except bedrooms, spacious living room and separate dining room, the kitchen has new wood cabinets. Nicely landscaped, located in quiet neighbor- hood. 1 year home warranty included. $189,900. MLS200690297 QUIET IN PIONEER PLANTA'IUON 5/2 manufactured home on 2 1/2 acres located at the end of paved street. Features include: large oaks, newer metal roof, additional room on rear with disability access, pump house, detached 2 vehicle carport, 10'x12' Heritage Shed and Boss water conditioning system. If quiet and country is what you're looking for, this could be it. Home being sold 'AS IS" with right to inspect: $175,000. MLS200665036 RID iCEDI .. t U rrii-,- ..J ii..m: ,r, Jrc, restricted community of Country Village. Home features vaulted ceilings, split floor plan, win- dow bench seat, large 13x38 family room and fully furnished. Located on Greenbelt and just a short walk to the community recreation center and swimming pools. Sold As Is' with right to inspect. $161,500. MIS#200665940 ...- ',.: ---sy Z g "" BOATER'S TAKE NOTICE! -This 2/1.5 home sits on 65 ft of a deep freshwater canal with direct access to the Intercoastal Watenvay. Living area on second floor. Call Vicki Austin at 863-234-9670. MIS#200632282 LOTS AND ACREAGE GREAT INVESTMENT Property on Hwy. 80 in Alva. These 4.15 acres are surrounded by Hwy. 80 to the south, Sawyer Lane to the east and South River Road easement to the north. Property currently has cattle grazing. Taxes are based on Ag-2 status. Potential Commercial! $1,400,000. MLS#200633749 40.14 CLEARED AND FENCED ACRES IN MUSE, about 10 minutes from LaBelle. Quiet secluded location, perfect for farming or live- stock. Asking price $725,000. MLS#200688916 SPACIOUS, BEAUTIFUL AREA OF LABELLE!! This acreage close to town is a rarity! Great location, great price with beauti- ful oak trees! $220,000. MLS200686581 2 2.5 ACRE PARCELS available in Pioneer Plantation $82,500 each. MLS#200613934 & 200624487 PORT LABELLE UNIT 2. Beautiful .50 acre close to Cowboy Way Great price for this huge corner lot and adjacent lot. Make a great homesite. $55,000. MLS200679499 HOMESITE AVAILABLE ON ROYCE ROAD in Unit 12 of Port LaBelle. $46,000. MLS200602304. Adjoining lot also available $46,000. MLS200602306. Seller financing available with 25% down payment. Seller has additional lots. GREAT RESIDENTIAL CUL-DE-SAC LOT in a fast growing area of Port LaBelle, this lot has a greenbelt on rear, providing ample backyard and privacy. Central water, septic system required to build. $40,000. MLS# 200689688 Call 7-866-657-200 & wwwIc lsunb it.com Cae orl FrtMe rs PneIlad- eig Brt:toe- .ser .SnCals -L el* ape PutaGoda- hrltt Hrbr* or Carote Dep -rek *Mrdck Vnc NothPot, okms -Eg0wod-Heo00ek0 spe upscale residential project. $150,000 per acre. SECLUDED HEAR YOURSELF THINK. 20+/- acres west of LaBelle off Kirby Thompson Road partially filled with freshly dug pond and 40 plus loads of fill for your use. $380,000. PORT IABELLE RANCHETTE located on Frontier Cr. 2.53 Acres back up to greenbelt area and horses are welcome, Restricted to site built single family residences. $275,000 OAK HAVEN 2 ACRES Oak filled in one of LaBelle's most desir- able deed restricted communities. Complete with paved and lighted streets. If you're looking for quite seclusion and majestic oaks, this is itl $215,000. 5 ACRE TRACT located in Ortona. Enjoy the peace and quiet of country living. Located on Wyman's Rd with easy access to SR78 and SR 27. $200,000. EXECUTIVE HOMESITE Gorgeous wooded 2 Acres. Make Live Oak Lane your permanent address. Near town but seems like miles away Enjoy the convenience and privacy. $170,000. 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 $79,000 for quick sale. PORT ARFIITF LOTS close to new development area & mari- na. Priced from $24,900 and up. Call for inventorylist. Over 60 high and drysites to pick from. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE with 20% down to qualified buyer. Port LaBelle 1/4 ac. lot. Many new homes under construc- tion in the immediate area. Asking $45,000. Nice Buildlna Lqt in Horseshoe Acres for mobile or site built home. Only $18,500 HOMES LUXURY COUNTRY LIVING. Horses Wlcomel Upgrades include wood floors, stacked stone fireplace, granite counter- tops, stainless steel appliances, crown moulding, skylight dorm- ers, and top of the line ceiling fans with decorative medallions. The caged pool features, spa jets, pavers, and a generous lanai. The 12 acres is everyhorse lovers dream. It includes 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 propertysplit. $695,000. OAK FILED PROPERTY with 3/2 home featuring aMother-In- Law apartment in the city limits.Seller will contribute up to $8000 toward buyers closing costs. $377,000. BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION 3/2+den/office (could be 4th bedroomI'rt si iiii|urface countertops, stainless steel ap lrl N 39J Uber suite with luxuri- ous bath and wasoaerp-dyMr. catedn Capt. Hendry Dr., close to everything. Price reduced to $361,000. RUSTIC CEDAR HOME 4BR/3.5BA on oak filled acreage, in ground caged pool, horse barn and dog pens are just some of the existing amenities. Newgalvalume roof $324,900. COUNTRY OUIET living on 3+/- acres. Spacious great room concept with fireplace. 3Bed/2Baplus office, property features a ...... .. large screened porch and a detached pole barn with enclosed storage. $229,900. NEW CONSTRUCTION READY TO MOVE IN. Up grades galore, solid surface counter tops, wood cabinets, 18x18 ceram- ic tile, 10 ft ceilings, custom vanity in master bath and more, $219,000. SBR/SBA HOME conveniently located r.irmni idelilc city lim- its, close to shopping, schools, etc., new kitchen, A/C and duct work. $209,500. REMODELED 3BR/2BA plus den (could be 4th bedroom) on large corner lot. New kitchen, one of the best floor plans in Pt LaBelle, fenced backyard. $179,500. 190'8 FLORIDA CRACKER HOUSE 2/1 on oversized down- town corner lot. Adjoins B-l zoning on three sides, with poten- tial for business zoning of its own. If you're looking for a slice of old Florida Architecture, this one's for you. $169,900. WANT A LARGE YARD? Here is a 2.5 Ac well shaded & beauti fully treed property with a well maintained 3/2 manufactured home. Start enjoying the great outdoors $160,000. ,NDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL PRIME CORNER with appr. 590 ft. onwell traveled CowboyWay and 520 ft. onlm St. The front2.7 Ac are zoned Light Industrial with the remaining 4 ac zonedHeavyIndustrial. Great opportunity 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 4 ac. located approx 1 mile west of Cowboy Way with 800 lineal ft on Hwy 80. Directly across from the proposed future Wal-Mart location. $1,500,000. 3 ACRES OF MIXED INDUSTRIAL USE with 176 ft. on promi- nent Cowboy Way Asking $915,000. I AGHT INDUSTRIAL 4.65 AC with 2400 Sq, Ft. Steel Bldg hEcellent road access, just outside the city limits. Could be split under current zoning. $819,000. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL 1 AC SITE just south of the city limits. Industrial Loop S/D. Easy access to both SR 80 and Hwy 29. Cleared, filled and culvert in. Seller Financing for qualified Buyer. $299,000 HARD TO FIND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Builders acre on a paved road. Industrial Loop S/D. $269,000. SR 80 FRONTAGE -HSO W ea ofnewgrowth. $260,000. n il S t D c .I-- suo .: A. .. I ~v~*sir~ p' mA~e.i EST~E S91-V Jero4ew La dIVe, FL 4 8*'675a"2`14 -a7T675'2718 FEATURES OF THE WEEK WATERFRONT & PRIVACY AT IT'S NEED A LARGER LOT? Try this one for BEST! This recently renovated size, 2.29 Acres secluded from neighbors 3BR/2BA home is located at the Ortona and minutes from town. This almost new Locks. Fish from your own private dock. 3BR/2BA manufactured home could be (Permit in place to add new dock w/ lift.) just what you have been looking for. Priced Priced to Sell!!! $499,900. to sell $179,900 BEAUTIFUL RIVERVIEWS from this S ,. waterfront home site on deep-water river :t oxbow w/ private dock in place. Home site is located approx. 75 ft. from the main river. Permits are in place to re- Sdredge oxbow. $499,000 SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR NATURE HOME situated on more than a half acre corner lot with large oak and citrus trees. Located on Pollywog Point Road in Caloosa Estates & provides the ultimate in privacy. Home features new tile roof, new kitchen, ceramic tile and wood flooring in living area. $315,000 2BR/2BA UNIT WOULD MAKE A GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT or full- time residence. Located on the first floor this condo features tile throughout (except bedrooms), new carpet in bedrooms, new paint, solid surface counter tops & lanai. Comfortable living awaits your arrival! $175,000 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 endless! $3,300,000 SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT PARCEL! Two buildable lots w/60' pro- tected dock on old river oxbow. Pristine views up river & across to protected state owned land. Plus no corps setback, approx. 200 ft. of waterfront & situated on both the Caloosahatchee River (Intracoastal Waterway) and the old river oxbow. $1,500,000 LOVERS. This 2/2 CBS Home & Guest mobile is on Jack's Branch w/river access. This Unique property also has its own private ISLAND. Gorgeous property is covered w/large oaks. Call for more details. REDUCED $375,000 GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT This 1.04 acre lot is wooded & located on County Road 78. Build your dream home on this arcel & enjoy endless views of the Caloosahatchee River. Seller Motivated! Bring all offers! Price Reduced $399,000 INVESTMENT OPPOR- TUNITY! 200' WIDE; DEEP WATER! Private canal frontage less than 600' to Caloosahatchee River. Currently zoned fur up to 12 units with sewer and water. Prime location, walk- ing distance to Downtown LaBelle, just East of Bridge. Great waterfront value! $550,000 HOMES IN THE CITY AFFORDABLE AND WELL MAIN- TAINED 3BR/2BA manufactured home w/ office or possible 4th bedroom. Perfect starter home or rental invest- ment. Located within city limits, com- pletely fenced & priced to sell! Price Reduced $89,900 A GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT OR STARTER HOME! This 3BR/2BA man- ufactured home has a lot to offer. Split floor plan, deck, new carpet & paint. Priced to sell! Possible owner financing available! Owner will consider all offers! Price Reduced $105,000 IMMACULATE 3BR/2BA MANUFAC- TURED HOME situated on shaded oversized lot in town & completely fenced. Home features vaulted ceilings, split floor plan, kitchen with pantry & breakfast island. Reduced $134,900 PRICED TO SELLI Home in the city w/ many oaks. This 3BR/2BA features gal- valume roof, new interior paint, openliv- ing area, eat in kitchen & open dining. Fenced back yard with well for lawn irri- gation & storage shed. $179,900 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 HOMES OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. 2BR/2BA on SR 29 situated on 1/ acre. $99,500 3BR/1BA IN COUNTRY VILLAGE. Nice floor plan, tile through out. Priced to sell $110,000 3BR/1BA IN COUNTRY VILLAGE. Nice floor plan, tile through out. Priced to sell $130,000 3BR/2BA HOME w/tile through out liv- ing areas. Large living room + family room. Fenced back yard w/ many tropicals & BBQ room. Price Reduced $179,900 APPEALING 2BR/2BA HOME located in a desirable neighborhood approxi- mately 5 miles West of LaBelle. Features include open floor plan, new metal roof, ceramic tile, fenced rear yard, and gor- geous curb appeal. Home recently paint- ed inside and out is situated on a beauti- ful .25 acre lot. Move in ready! $187,000. 3BR/2BA HOME. WELL KEPT & CLEAN! This home is truly a beauty from the inside out. Features: ceramic tile, bonus room w/ hurricane shutters, screened porch, alarm system & spacious bedrooms & bathrooms. Well manicured corner lot w/ irrigation system. A must see! $189,000 3BR/2BA CBS HOME W/POOL IN LAUREL OAKS, very desirable neigh- borhood w/ great floor plan for a grow- ing family. Property is surrounded by large oaks. Home/pool needs TLC, being sold AS IS. Price Reduced $199,900 CBS HOME- PORT LABELLE UNIT 102. Features open floor plan, split bed- rooms, Frigidaire stainless steel appli- ances, tile throughout, separate tub and shower in master, vaulted ceilings, patio and two car garage. $219,000 IMMACULATE 3BR/1BA CBS HOME w/ bonus room. Situated on a 'A acre cor- ner lot w/great curb appeal. Price includes additional buildable lot. $219,500 3BR/2.5BA CBS POOL HOME, spacious floor plan boasting over 2,000 ft. of a/c living space, large family room overlook- ing beautiful lap pool, patio and court- yard. Also features office/4th bedroom, walk in closets, brick paved deck and new roofin 2005. $310,000 HOMES ON ACREAGE SPACIOUS MANUFACTURED HOME ON 5+/- ACRES. Property has pond, fenced, cleared & ready for your horses. This 4BR/2BA oversized home features split floor plan, wood-like flooring in liv- ing areas & many extras! Price Reduced $265,000 3BR/1BA CBS HOME on 8.8+/- acres fronting on paved road approx. 3 miles from town. Property is fenced & cross fenced w/gorgeous oaks and horse stable. $490,000. HWY 78 FRONTAGE. Over 12 acres w/2 livin units. Homesteaded in 1893 by illiam Henry Whidden. It will be hard to find a more desirable site. A prime location in an area of proposed future development in beautiful Fort Denaud. Features a 3/2 CBS home & rental mobile home on 12.03 acres with massive old oaks and palms. Located approximately 7 1/2 miles W of LaBelle with front'ae on Hwy 78 & Norris Rd. $900,000. UNIQUE OLD FLORIDA ESTATE! 10,538 sq. ft. under roof + 2,585 sq. ft. pool & patio area! Exclusive pool home located East of LaBelle on 5 beautiful, oak- & citrus-filled acres fronting on SR 80. Home features many architectural details from vaulted ceilings and skylights, to Spanish tile flooring. Custom floor plan includes 3 master suites, private sitting rooms, French doors to large lanai, covered walkways, poolside rec room, 1BR/1BA cottage, twelve-bay workshop w/garage, electric gate entranceway, paved drive & com- pletely fenced. One of a kind! $1,500,000 COUNTRY LIVING... minutes from town. Located in the path of development! This 30 acre property w/custom 2BR/3BA home offers income from grove, privacy & the possibility of Tuture development with county approval. $2,000,000 LOTS 3RD AVENUE .45 Acre $69,000 CALHOUN STREET .64 Acre $89,000 201 N. HICKORY S1 .62 Acre $98,500 PORT LABELLE LOTS AVAIL- ABLE $24,000 $48,000. Call for details. MONTURA RANCH ESTATES - Residential homesites available. COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS PRIME LOCATION! Business zoned property located in Downtown LaBelle. Perfectly situated on the corner of (HWY 29) Bridge Street and Park Avenue, less than 1 block from the Caloosahatchee River. 1,846 sq. ft. Historical Florida-Style two story building fronts on Bridge Street. $850,000. BRING YOUR BUSINESS TO THE HEART OF THE CITY. This busi- ness zoned property is located in LaBelle on Hwy 80. Improvements include CBS building w/44' x 24' canopy. $399,000 BEST BUY! Affordable Business Zoned Property! This2BR/1BA home is situated on a high u-aflic road in the city. Just 2 blocks north of Hwy 80 and 1 block east of Bridge Street and surrounded by local banks and businesses. Priced to Sell! $150,000 INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY! Excellent investment opportunity w/ 277' frontage on Hwy 29. 1.59+/- acres on corner of Hwy 29 and N. Industrial Loop Road, 3 steel buildings- (Warehouse-3,800 sq. ft.; shop 1,600 sq. ft. ; office building 2,520 sq. ft.) all currently leased. $1,300,000 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ESTABLISHED IN 1984 The Gator Bait Pub has been a thriving business in the Pioneer Community for many years. If you've ever wanted to run your own Restaurant and Lounge here's your chance. This quaint establishment comes fully furnished, completely equipped kitchen & offers a great start for any entrepreneur. $174,500.00. SE HADLA EsP'ANOW- 4 L ~*w bsll.rv~isdem* '4p itetati@JbeLerivcruideiqr '. MarilynSears iCeVd R ReW&iWAe5r 54 k A- NOnleaiOhitanM4kSWhIp Yrong4u Costlo 1bsopes. Saamknne Sd. nd Reoar II , I a L~ I -, c .. I - __ - I- .. 4 .~y Caloosa Belle, Thursday, December 28, 2006 9 REAL DEALS ARE FOUND IN THE CALOOSA BELLE HOME BUYERS GUIDE , F.. C.. 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SCounty's #1 Top Quality Builder fiction with: CHL Home Mortgage, LLC. ells Fargo Home Mortgage (863)612-0012 'HLHomeBuilders.com One Rental LEFT! E. Broad Cir. $1 lO/mth QB39922 Happy Holidays and a Happy New Years Home on r Builders SALEI! Hendry Visit Our Model Center: 2480 E. State Road 80 FREE Pre-Quali Open Everyday 8 5:00pm An Affiliate ofrW Call 863-612-0551, or Toll Free 866-244-8392 ww.C After 5pm by Appt. This Months Features -1-I ....od- a- on_, 60KlmquatC3 $2071900 9016 Lamldn Cir. 32 $229,900 *Few lots left starting DIT CHECK29 2.0% Interest rate mortgage buy down or *Owner Financing- NO CREDIT CHECKS ,,: ,, .. $3000 toward closing costs on Specs. All Spec Homes tnelude V acre home site *'Paved Roads *County Water **Power 238 Bide. t.- ae L 395-.6367-86 1 Lia Adres Li. Ral s tae roe Asoiae: adr lxadrLnd eleDvis oan inrs Kei esoRs asn rniy*nm HOMES *$169,900 New 3BD/2BA Home. This home features a split floor plan and the kitchen has a morning room. * $219.00 i .,,l 3BD/2BA house with a garage. Sp living area w/ fire place. Masterbat garden tub and dual sinks. Car throughout this is a must see. * $235,000 New 3BD/2BA upgraded plumb- ing fixtures. New cabinets and countertops in kitchen and bathroom. Carpet and ceramic tile throughout. New security system installed with 3 years monitoring service paid by seller. Call office for more info. - -i $212.000 Like new 3BD/2BA home on a i:, .i', .Jc that'backs up to a greenbelt in high- I : .,'.1ulit after Unit 102 across from the In In.l ces. New homes on the street and the .-, h .[ r .. ... ; = ,. 1 h ,q .b h... .. ..... r-.I it '..r, r wait on this one! ilit floor plan MOBILE HOMES throom has a $78,800 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona. t a t The mobile home is partially furnished. The lot is surrounded in beautiful palm and oak trees. $172,900 Price Reduced 3BD/2BA Manufactured home on 1.86+/- acres in Fort Denaud Acres. Looking for easy access to Fort Myers this is it. let this one slip by! * $300,000 3BD/1BA mobile home in Mu..- which sets on 5+/- acres. Features a new well and roof. Property is also fenced with a shed ar I a pond. ACREAGE * 936.489+/- acres on Sears Rd. Some gro': some cleared, all or part for sell. Call for mo;: info. * Call today about Lots in the Moore Ha eii Yacht Club starting at i9.90J). COMMERCIAL. * $287,500 Prime business location. These 2 1/2 lots located in Clewiston are zones industry, al. This is a great location for a new business Priced just right to sell quickly. * $988,000 Looking to expand or begin youi business. This auto salvage yard is truly one of kind. Organized and well established with clean bill of health. ... RENTALS S ii ,.( '* ? 'r 1 1.. "* $775.00/Month 2BD/1BADuplex. S* $875.00/Month 2BD/2BA House. S Call office for more info. S$229,900 NEW!!! 4BD/3BA manufactured Call office for more Info on Riverfront home on 2.40+/- Acres. Home features a fire- Homes, Homesites, Acreage, and place, island in kitchen and much more!!! Don't CommercialLots. 3BR-4 HA RIVERFRONT HOME i--U- icra- ,fi'.F.jasri, n L.-r I F -' is tru c SI: 1;q rprm '.1 rtaili .rmr red x I I g 'sc4 l amo. I -I.. .i ." C mii lull -- Ir t li Stf r im coirr.1l I b1.1111 A. dIN I 'r e. .ha ari3fdh'ir Arrvl .i.l.Al ,r -r i~ 'h Iji rI.U.arm.F ,.rAF rind' 51.200I.000 ,cl,i %ATERFRONT F-IOAMEo 3 BR.- 4 A RI VE RF RON T HOME IN If -1e I-lt rI c..,iLlLmt-i'r,.-i Ilrl'-''l. I' l''iJI.UI \I-il' ,ilUr.F~ \F'' r' Ceifit T. CiiJji III'e-L .l-LU1 t r Hd I I] I lm rr.I, 7 F.,ki I r' ~ :,r'ini ('. F'i 't ir'm 4 1'.- ...kLCr.rr ,,' IsIr Ill -BR l lI, [ mIIi.: Ei.1cr i, I-. 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I,~c. . 10 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, December 28, 2006 3c 0 NEW YEAR'S HOURS & DEADLINES 11 - o 11 he Classified Center will be closed on llMnday, LIary 1 in ohservance of the New Ycajr's holiday. he Caloosa Belle's Thursday, January 4" edition will deadline as follows: Display 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28"' Incolumn :(:0) p.m. Friday, Decemher t29"' C4LOOSA B ELLE :- t .. ,- .- .-.. v "' r 863 675 4550 0 281 S. Bridge Street LaBelle |eatl Rodney Murray & Seth Howard A Lie. Real Estate Brokers state ca. Associates: Phil Lewis, S. F _T Tamra Franco, Kyndel Murray 173 Beautiful oak filled acres with nice 2/2 home. Fenced & cross fenced, cow pens. Can be subdivided. 441 platted lots. $3,400,000. Owner Anxious. 7.1 acres in Glades County. Cleared & partially fenced. Close to LaBelle. $254,900. Immaculate 4/2 well maintained home with an awesome workshop 20x30 workshop, 150' irrigation well, fenced yard, within walking distance to schools & shopping. $269,900. Very Nice 3Br/1.5Ba on large corner lot w/in town con- vienience, fenced back yard & 2 yr old roof. Only $169,900. 61.25 acres. Improved pastures & fenced. Only $11,000 per acre. 19 acre orange grove. Located in Hendry Co. $11,900 per acre. 40 acre orange grove. Located in Hendry Co. $11,900 per acre. 365 Acres w/3,000+/- ft. on Hwy 80 and 1,300+/- ft. on Old River. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.OAKREALTYINC.COM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RENTALS SALES CINDY L. ALEXANDER LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATES: EDIIR HACKMANN SCOTT HACKMANN, bROOKEURUCE AND DON BURDICK IRK 675-0500 NEW LOCATION 233 N. BRIDGE ST On the corner of BRIDGE ST & WASHINGTON M S. EV Z SE HABLO ESPANOL RENTALS AVAILABLE ON SUMMERALL RD. IN MUSE NO PETS 3Bedroom/2Bath on 1 acre + home has- ON THE RIVER CALOOSA DR 3/2/3 Car, boat dock & lift $1,800/M new cover Covered porch and privacy ON THE RIVER 3/2/2 Car, in Ft. fence. Asking $150,000. Denaud $1,500/M ON E. SUNFLOWER CIRCLE 3/3/1 TWO MASTERS SUITES Extra O E SU L L - space $1,000/M Off Gibson/Morse 3Bedroom/2Bath on corner lot recently Shores in Ft. Myers. painted. Asking $189,900. 3/2/2 Car on Oak Leaf. $1,100/M. REDUCED! IN FT. MYERS MORSE 3/2/1 Car on E. Palomar $850/M 3/2/1 Car on S. Edgewater $850/M SHORES 3Bedroom/3Bath, 1 car COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE garage, over 1,900 sq. ft. living area, new $800+tax/M LOTS STARTING AT $22.500 roof and A/C. Priced at $269,900. HOMES FOR SALE OFF HWY 78 4/2 in great condition, TUST LISTED! IN THE CITY LIMITS master bath has garden tub with dual 3Bedroom/1.5Bath on Missouri. Large L fam yard, 5+ oak trees in yard, pole barn. sinks. Living, family and dining. Asking Asking $179,900. $139,900. Owner/Agent I I I S$159,900- Adorable casa de 3 cuartos. 2 bans, recien remodelado con nueva loseta y alfombra, recien pintado, y much masl Localizado en Port Labelle! TOO NEW FOR PHOTO 7 $199,900 Nueva construction! Cerca de .X Wal-mart ycomerciales, 3 dormitories, 2 Sbanos, pisos de losetalalfombra, todas las aplicaciones, y masl En Lehigh Acres! v$199,900 1.3 ACRES, 3 dormitories, 2 banos, Nuevo pisos de vinyl, jardin Tropical. cobertizo ymucho mas! Bella localizacion en Immokalee! CJALL 7E SOnwIA RIOS TzEAMf $55,900 Ermosa lote en Immokalee, lote es de 0.40 acres, agua y alcantarilla de ciudad' Buena oportunidad para construlr la casa de sus sueriosll $239,900 5 ACRES,Lote ha sido $572,900 limpiada y preparado para 6.5 ACRES, construccibn, incluye bella lago y 'd :,rr, n.ri:. much mas! Ubicada en la SR-82! t,. -,pr .n- ra rrn..'l 153:." ,' r Iz.':0i, ,: .n .: aler,. 5109,900 iGran oportunidad de ocr .: : -tCr[c. 1.13., Inversion de renta, trailer centralmente tr:, e .et ,unrsr "IAS, f 'f localizado en Immokalee. agua y r :. m., rr l Salcantarilla de ciudad! En Immokalfe! L,:..l Ltie now -~ * 239-368-4627 I I I l llrl -U Iri U U I, P ,.,, ,,,- ...,.- .. .~ll.~~ r'..W"1 -4I -~ r-.----q~ --wrmrn .rr1r-r.qn5 I inU 1... la..ss. ar, -. ....,. ,..is~iit,.. q~ O2.,U z.k .0;yL. ~..w..,.,u..n.4At.$ _.uas P~ataa4 580 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 863 675-1973 If you are thinking of buying or selling, give us a call! CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT www.newhorizons-re.com Se Habla Espanol hIf~nsc:IHoIM, Sweet as Grandma's house. Fronts on a deep water canal and just a few paddle strokes to the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River. This cozy older home has been remodeled and is rich in personalty with a brick fire- place, screened porch overlooking the water, 2 car garage and more! $349,900 HU-- I E-In~ri - S ... .. ._H__ M_. .. Feel! Tt'' reltaine.iult heinp at this beautiful 3BR/2B home .. .. .. .:1 1III. -...,l,,, ,tone fireplace, ....i: ... Ie.. I ,rking. Majestic ,T .: < ., -.- i I ,, l you owe it to ,, .. -t ,q I ,:,: .l... i .,,, o ,. i llte in design: ,:.'J,: .-,,', =., ,,',, 1 Ii, :.l:, ,ali. 1 2,: 2 hom e offers peerless quality inside and out. Nestled on lovely shaded .62 acre homesite. Call for the impressive details $349,900. SlFnin,.' pptlep nlntr, mn-rninei cirin, in tre I rIPenP i',,: I i-I- I,,-,,J i]. lr, I .,, r...,,- : ,,,,I h jlu ,, 6rl.,i it l h U L [, I +[[! ..: h 'I ,. ,. ,' h tj I I I ..., I .. : room. $285,000. Immaculate new construction CBS home just built in 2006 features 3BR/2B, 2 car garage vaulted ceilings, and |..I i ".U I ,I I r, ,-,,.: h,,..- ,,, i n. l, .., I 11 19, h1.9 iJ $25."eA. | ,., I D E i B ONRRACMTI I !Zb brinck Iome on an oversized lot in the desirable Quail Run S/D. Features new flooring, screen porch, fenced back yard, and a detached 2 car garage. Only $239,900 ci SPrivacy + Peace & Relazation! 3BR/2B doublewidew/1,300 sq. ft. under air in town. Privacy fenced on 3 sides & chain link in rear Backs up to pond! Extras include shed, huge Florida rm & BBQ deck. $139,900 * Rare find outside of LaBelle but not to far from schools or shopping. 3BD/2BA manufactured home features split floor plan, built in cabinets, separate shower & garden tub in the master suite, and much more! All on .50+/- acre. $132,000 * REDUCEDI 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 coziness $127,000. *REDUCED! REDUCEDI 3BR/2B home exceptional inside, t d' ayt and sunseron'tf "tre dte 's. e l ryone * Fertile Financial Ground! Plant your investment in this with 1 acre tenced yard to keep Iids happy, large exceptional Duplex. 2BR/lB on each side and ideally locat- 1 .L M *L. OI- M E m workshop for Dad and big kitchen for Mom! Just ed in town.'Very nice with beautiful yard. Nice harvest B-$,109,000. awaits you! $225,000 * REDUCED this livable, loveable 3BR/IB CBS home with tbS'. 4th bedroom/office in LaBelle limits. Features include walk- '' . in closet, newer air conditioner, fenced backyard, irrigation .' Best Bargain for Miles! 35 beautiful secluded acres at and a front deck to die for. Only $220,000. ONLY $25,000. per acre! WITH Pole Barn, Electric and sev- * Not all homes are designed alike. This 3Br/2b home has eral wells! Call ASAP for showing! $875,000 an amazing level of livability! Enjoy the feeling of spacious- Location with, a Future! 1700-Ft. Denaud. 6.39+/- Acres ness in the living room and family room. The kitchen & lin- already zoned RG1. Surrounded by upscale subdivision. ing area were designed w/convenience & comfort in mind, 1 ,,,.,, ,,,, ,..,,,, : ,: ., ,, ,, ,, ,,,m Ripe and Ready fordeveloper. $800,000. making your holiday meals even more enjoyable. The mas- Th r, ,.,. ,, , .1 ii ......, 5+/ acres in Pioneer Plantation. Suitable for site built ter bedroom, is situated for privacy, w/ a walk in closet & family room w/ stone fireplace, master suite w/office, cov- home or manufactured. Only $165,000. spacious master bath. Every detail of this home describes ered porch, and fencing for horses. This one is a steal @ 13+/- acre orange grove. Located off Sears Rd. Only perfection. See for yourself today.. $205,000 only $450,000 $132,000. * REDUCEDI Solid Decision, Solid House! You'll be glad *Size will surprise you! 2BR/2B home on 10+/- acres is very Uncramp yourself on this spacious 2.5+/- acres on Evans to see this spacious 4BR/2B remodeled home. Glowing with well kept and former modle home. Features a warm com- Rd with a pond and fenced for livestock. So say goodbye to quality, from the new Hardy-Board siding to the wood portable living room w/gas fireplace, spacious kitchen, front city pressure and enjoy the country 128,000. floors. A/C, appliances, hot water tank, doors and vanities & real covered porches. $400,000 2are and ready fo ur dream are all less than 2 years old. New roof being installed. Call Bring your horses and relax the rural way! 4BR/2B 2.5 areas onase cleared and ready fr yor dream today for this worry free home! $189,900. manufactured home with over 2400 sq. ft of living area home only $125,000. - Super Deal for a Super Family! Spacious 3/2 with vaulted sitting on a georgous 6.5+ acs of land & fenced for hors- 1.84+/ acre located offJacks Branch Rd. in Muse. This ceil Park like fenced baca Atis spe u es. Too many extras to list, call for an appointment today! property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees. Perfect for ceilings. Park like fenced backyard. At this sper price you $29,900 the nature lover. Priced at only $85,000. need to see super soon! $159,900. Over 1.7 acres of beautifully shrubbed and landscaped 3BR/1B manufactured home on acanal in RiverOaks S/D SMagnificent towering Oaks cast shadeover this quaint grounds area fitting introduction to a superb 3/2 home! Huge in Ortona. Canal ends at the property with a wood deck 2BR2B ho tiP ste en recently screened lanai, oversized carport, 2 sheds and additional 4 stall providing a great place to relax. $110,000 renovated btio le Iipm* f lb me charm.' carport/workshop Plus pasture for kids pony! Worth calling Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are back! Relive the Located in the desirable Belmont Subdivision the home is about quick! $199,900. best on this private & secluded 2+/-acs. Fresh air special! priced to sell. $139,900 Back on the market! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate makes this private & secluded 2+ acs. Fresh air cial Great investment potential! 1BR/IB home ona corner relaxing easywith a 3BR/2B manufactured home. Featuring $ lot. Homes needs some work... but is priced to sell. ceramic tile, textured walls & spacious kitchen. Only Call for prices on all our Montura Listingsl $35,000 $179,900. .. "- 'ai mg^ ^ga 2/1 home located on a generous-sized 1+ acre lot tucked tM M g - away on a quiet street. Oak trees create a back yard of-- 2-1 s enchanting beauty A must see! $165,000. POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL Location of a Lifetime! * Drop dead gorgeous! Ifyou're looking for the dream lot for The Luxury of Space! Both inside on outside. 4/2 immac- Generations will file past well-traveled location of this 8+/- your new home look no further Located in the sought after late home nestled on 1.25 acres. Stunning stone fireplace acres onSR80 in Alva. Over 1,000 ft.ofroad frontage and 3 Belmont S/D in LaBelle. This.37+/- acre is truly a dream come in 'F lots existing entrances off of SR 80. Cleared with well and elec- true. Only $49,900. caofb a rt, si.", 'aqFI'til t btf room tric. Time's on your side in this investment! $2,750,000. t.29- acre in the Belmont S/D. Priced to sell @ only ofes a personal retreat room and lavish bath. Spacious and Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel located $59,900. Possible seller financing. mat by at $154,900 near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes Relax the rural way! Situated on 1.25 ac in growing away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. SBeautiful wooded +/- acre homesites! Outside LaBelle lim- Motua, auil new 2006 3/2 manufactured hoe with dowow aBelle 50 are foo its but only minutes from town! Just off E Road. Don't miss over 1100 sq ft of living area ready for occupancy. SELLER Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot in downtown LaBelle owning acreage close to LaBelle. $46,900. FINANCING AVAILABLE! $149,900 w/great potential. Currently zoned for duplex or single fam- t. s nu u ottno t-t1 _-iy -1- -/A- psInilryo-re-nig-o n%.e-. daInI aOuM ***PURCHASE YOU NEW HOME FOR THE NEW YEAR WITH NO MONEY DOWN *** *** COMPARE SU CASA PARA EL NUEVO ANO SIN CUOTA INICIAL!!*** RE/MAX, Real Estate Professionals 1251-6A Tavlor Lane Lehigh Acres. FL 33936 Website: wnri.soniariostenam.con E-Mail: soniariosiiaol.com wL" r,,- iNew Horizons Real Estate Corp. I __ ._ - I ... ., . ~ 46, * Call about our Port LaBelle lo ! ily w/a possibility of rezoning to Business. $119,900 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, December 28, 2006 c Almanac Submitted photo/Teresa Hamil Mr. and Mrs. Brandon James Sealey Rasmussen, Sealey are wed Jami Lynn Rasmussen and Brandon James Sealey were joined in marriage on June 10, 2006, at the Holiday Inn at Fort Myers Beach. The bride is the daughter of Mikal Rasmussen of Lehigh Acres and Laurie Rasmussen of North Fort Myers. The groom is the son of James and Angela Sealey of LaBelle. With Reverend Frank Deerey of LaBelle, officiating at the ceremo- ny, the bride was given away by her father, Mikal Rasmussen, and grandfather, Bernard T. Ras- mussen. The bride and groom shared their vows beneath a bamboo arbor draped with tulle and seashells overlooking the beach. The bride wore a crepe chiffon halter style gown accented with rhinestones at the empire waist with a chapel train. Her headpiece was made of cymbidium orchids. She carried a bouquet of calla lilies. The sister of the bride, Brittney Rasmussen of North Fort Myers, was the maid of honor. Brides- maids were Jessica Goodman of Tampa, Jacy Sealey of LaBelle, Kayleigh Petro of Cape Coral, and Jenna Smith of Ohio. Groomsmen were Brian Soud of Fort Myers, Matt Yeomans of Naples, James Holland and Aaron Deerey, both of LaBelle. Taylor Cira was the flower girl, and her twin brother, Matthew, was the ring bearer. Both are the children of Mike and Maria Cira of Alpharetta, GA. After a honeymoon. trip to the eastern Caribbean, the couple resides in Cape Coral. The groom is employed as a field manager with United Home Builders. The bride is employed as a neonatal registered nurse at Healthpark Medical Center in Fort Myers. History buffs to meet The regular monthly meeting of the LaBelle Heritage Museum will be Thursday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. in the commission room at city hall. The program will be-on the legendary "Ox Woman: Sarah McClain." The public is invited to attend. For mem- bers and would-be members, dues should be paid in January $15 per year. VFW dinner The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will host a beef tips and noodles dinner at the post on Friday, January 5. Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. 'til ?. $7 per dinner. Come and enjoy a home cooked meal. Open to the public. Smoke free dining. Alzheimer's group starting Palm Terrace of Clewiston, 301 S. Gloria Street, will have an Alzheimer's Support Group Tues- day, Jan. 2 and Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. they will meet regularly on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. For more information call 862-983- 5123. Pet lovers event coming up First ever Woman's Club Pet Fest, will be January 20 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Barren Park. 9:30 a.m. will be the Blessing of the Animals fol- lowed by a parade and contest. A few of the activities will be a Hendry County Canine demonstration, pony rides, clown, Vanishing Species Wildlife demonstration, various rescue groups, nail clip- ping, micro-chipping, raffles and vendors. Additional vendors want- ed. Contact either Sharyn Schlitter at 863-675-6081 or Carol Kraft, 863- 885-1339. Come join the fun. Look for more details in future newspa- pers. Come to guided walk Join a naturalist for a stroll through a native habitat at Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park on Jan. 10 from 9-10 a.m. See firsthand the native plants and animals that make this area so unique. Bring walking shoes and drinking water. Minor children must be accompa- nied by an adult. Program is free with paid parking, $1 per hour or $5 all day. The park is located at 17908 State Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Call Mike Hammond, (239) 707- 7981, or e-mail mhammond@lee- gov.com, for information as walks may have different topics. Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park is a Lee County Parks and Recreation facili- ty. Guided Kayak Trip: Join a Master Naturalist on Jan. 17 for a leisurely paddle on the Caloosahatchee River following the original winding path of the river and paddle around the oxbow islands. This is a slow-paced family trip so bring binoculars to spot wildlife and fishing gear if you would like. They will stop. at an oxbow island to explore and hear about the history of the Caloosa- hatchee River and its islands. Bring drinking water and plenty of sun- screen. Minors (at least 6 years of age) must be accompanied by responsible adults. Fee of $15 includes kayak and equipment. Approximately 2.5 hours. Call (239) 693-2690 for more information. Join a naturalist for a stroll through a native habitat at Caloosa- hatchee Regional Park on Jan 20 from 9-10 a.m. See firsthand the native plants and animals that make this area so unique. Bring sturdy shoes that can get wet and drinking water. Minor children must be accompanied by an adult. Program is free with paid parking, $1 per hour or $5 all day. The park is located at 18500 N. River Road, Alva. (S.R. 78.) Call Mike Ham- mond, (239) 693-2690, or email mhammond@leegov.com for more information. Caloosahatchee Regional Park is a Lee County Parks and Recreation facility. Book club to meet The LaBelle Book Club will meet on Monday, January 8, in the Board arranged to speak to the author by Room at Barron Library at 7 p.m. telephone. All readers arewelcome. Club members will discuss Piece of There are multiple copies of the Work by Laura Zigman and have book available at the library. 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Pictured from left: Kelsey Cowin, Josh Rimes and Cynthia Frederick. West Glades Elementary shines at its first science fair December 7, West Glades School (located just north of LaBelle) had its first ever Science Fair. There were over 70 projects in the science and invention cate- gories and it was a huge success. The projects are still on display for viewing in the new middle school. The hosts for fair were sci- ence instructors Tom Gaskins III and Sandy Yerk; judging the event were the Honorable Joe Flint (Glades County Clerk of Court), Dr. Susan Cooper of LaBelle High School, Sonny Mowbray (wildlife biologist) and the following teachers and staff who volun- teered: Doreen Backes, Debra Davis, Cara Austin, Vicki McDougald, Donna Brittain and Susan Prowant. The five top projects were cre- ated by 8th graders Rebecca Fletcher, daughter of Jennifer and Shawn Fletcher, Larisa Rivera, daughter of Marisa and Eliud Rivera, 7th grader Kelsey Cowin, daughter of Dori and Paul Cowin, and 5th graders Josh Rimes son of Sabrina and Josh Rimes and Cyn- thia Frederick, daughter of Brandy Hill and Willie Avery. The winning invention was created by Paul Luckey, son of Stella and Larry Luckey, II. Rebecca was working with the carbonation from soda and how it can/can't fill up a balloon. Rebec- ca's project was titled Bubbles, Fizzles and Gas. Kelsey was working in micro- biology, finding out how different molds would grow, her work was supervised and her "growth" was only allowed to grow within a sealed Petri dish. Her project was titled "does the 5 second rule real- lywork?". Cyndi was working with buoy- ancy, she created various sized boats to see how the different shapes and sizes affect their abili- ty to float. She measured their buoyancy with the number of coins the boats would hold. Josh was working with rock- ets. He wanted to know if differ- ent masses can affect their flight. His father works as a firefighter with the Port Authority at the Southwest Florida International Airport and he has an interest in flight. Larisa was working with petu- nias. She was looking at phototro- pism and how light vs. dark affects their growth rates and flowering abilities. Paul came up with his idea because his house keeps getting overrun with snakes and the entire family is terrified of them. He created a working model of a hand that can grasp things at a distance, this way no one would have to get anywhere near the snakes to remove them. All students are residents of Muse. All of the top projects and their researchers/creators will b, moving on to the Thomas Alva Edison Regional Science & Inven- tion Fair this coming Spring. The Regional Fair and State Fair this year are both being hosted in Fort Myers. 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Elff"TriTfill; I I] i if ov I I z [M r~uxtihj F.1 n I I I I I ~ I C L I I, M--- i ,-1.6-4 i Caloosa Belle, Thursday, December 28,2006 Las Noticias en Espanol Caminata SLos organizadores de la cuarta Caminata Anual para la Vida estan dando animo a toda la comunidad para que participen y asi recaudar fondos que ayudaran con los recursos de la cura del cancer. SSe pide a los negocios, grupos p individuos participants que eleven por lo menos 15 miembros para que se se hagan relevos durante la caminata. Por lo menos pn miembro de cada representa- cion debera de caminar las 18 horas que dura el event. Ya hay S10 equipos apuntados de los 25 que se se esperan esta vez. Hay que que comprar un logotipo que cuesta $115 para distinguir a su negocio o equipo Tambien se pueden hacer donaciones, en esta ocacion se piensa recaudar unos $45,000. El tema del 2007 sera: "Tome un feriado del cancer". Habran muchas ventas de comida y reposteria. En cada event se reconoce a un sobreviviente de cancer, aquellos que han sufrido la enfermedad y su experiencia ha servido de ejemplo para otros, ten- dran un almuerzo especial ese dia de la caminata. Tal vez a usted le gustaria com- prar una luminaria en honor de un familiar o amigo especial quien es sobreviviente de cancer o tal vez ya Be fue de este mundo. La luminar- Ia tendra el nombre de la persona especial que se quiere honrar y Submitted photo/MaryLee Baker UES Students of the Month Students of the Month for December, 2006 from Upthe- grove Elementary School: Row 1: Fernando Santiago, Leah Gutierrez, Odalys Martinez, Emily Royal; row 2: Bri- celda Guzman, Carl Willis, Micholas Williams, Felix Flo- res; row 3: Sandy Dossou, Cristian Venegas, Elyssa Willis; row 4: Jessie Miller, Sheena Heuer, Michael Her- nandez, Garrett Coker, Hunter Spargo; row 5: Christian Trejo, Cindy Alvarado, Jasmin Gonzalez, Kendrick Rivera. habra una ceremonia antes de que se ponga oscuro. La caminata comenzara en el estadio de La Preparatoria a las 3 p.m del 21 de abril y terminara a las 9 a.m del 22 de abril en el mismo lugar. Si su negocio o grupo comunitario esta interesado en participar en cualquiera de las actividades mencionadas por favor sirvase contactar los sigu- ientes numerous: Presidenta Susan Hill: 675-4242. Vice-Presidenta Mary Risley: 675-0885. Submitted photo/Yvonne Cayce Max Mayfield Day The Collier County Board of County Commissioners pro- claimed December 12 as "Max Mayfield Day" in Collier County and cordially invited the Hendry County Emergency Management staff was cordially to attend their commission meeting. At that time, Collier County recognized recent retiree Max Mayfield for his many years of service with the National Weather Service, helping everyone understand the facts about hurricanes. Hendry County Emergency Man- agement Director Lupe Taylor is pictured with Mr. Mayfield. 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Some classi- fied categories require advance payment. These classifications are denoted with an asterisk *. Auctions 105 Car Pool 110 Share a ride 115 Card of Thanks 120 In Memoriam 125 Found 130 Lost 135 Give Away 140 Garage/Yard Sale 145 Personals 150 Special Notices 155 900 Numbers 160 IRS PUBLIC AUCTION Unim- proved real estate of 4.8 acres to be auctioned Janu- ary 11th at 10:00am in Na- ples, FL. Visit: www.irssales.gov or contact Sharon W. Sullivan, (954)423-7743. MARE & COLT- Call Hendry County Sheriff's Office Ag Unit @ (863)674-4630 If you had lost Mare & Colt. BEAGLE, Male, Found in vic. of Hwy. 70 W & Platts Bluff Rd. Call to ID. (863)467-1521 FOUR WHEELERS(2): Honda Ranchers, 4x4, 350's. 1 red w/ elec shift. 1 orange w/ foot shift. $500 reward! 239-250-2205 REWARD- Calico cat(f), 2 yrs, white belly, black & orange back & top of head, long black tail. 2338 SE 38th Trail. Okee. 863-467-0704 SET OF KEYS- Vicinity of Orange Ave. & 308th St. Please call (863)763-8944 ^ga^gi^ ^ UF.rage Yard Salies COCKATIEL w/cage, free to good home. Moving and cant take it with me. Please call me @239-564-8232. KERR BULL MASTIFF MIXED PUPS- 7 wks old, Beautiful & friendly. Free to good homess. 863-537-1203 ORGAN- Gulbransen, needs tuning, inclds 2 manuals, full pedals, FREE, you must haul (863)675-1583 DANCE PARTNER- Looking for 60+, Male, Ballroom/Coun- try Dancer, Call for more in- formation (863)763-2773 Tall Guy, Secure, Stable. To meet Attractive Gal or Couples 40-60 yrs. for Dining, Travel- ing, etc. (863)946-3123 Earn some extra cash. Senl your used Items In the classmteds n AMERICA'S DRIVING ACADE- MY Start your driving career today! Offering courses in CDL A. Low tuition fee! Many payment options! No regis- tration fee! (866)889-0210 info@americasdrvingacade- my.com. Heavy Equipment Operator CERTIFIED. Hands on Train- ing. Job Placement Assis- tance. Call Toll Free (866)933-1575. ASSOCIAT- E TRAINING SERVICES, 5177 Homosassa Trail, Le- canto, Florida, 34461. 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.equipmentopera- torcom. AIRPLANE, Partnership want- ed in Light, Single or Twin, Labelle Airport Area, Retired Charter Pilot, (863)674-0281 Cell (954)873-3322 SOUTH CENTRAL FLORIDA MUSCLE CAR CLUB Interested car owners & non- owners of Muscle Classic & Rod to join new club. Planned Cruise-In car shows & club activities. For more info Call Dan 863-675-6005 or RJ 239-560-0865 The Davie Area Land Trust is dedicated to preserving un- developed land in western Broward County, Florida. For information and donations, visit us online at www.davie- landtrust.org. What Destroys Relationships? Answer pg 446 Buy and Read Dianetics by L. Ron Hubbard Send $8.00 to: Hubbard Dianetics Founda- tion, 3102 N. Habana Ave., Tampa FL 33607 (813)872-0722. Employment Employment - Full-Time 205 Employment - Medical 210 Employment - Part-Time 215 Employment Wanted 220 Job Information 225 Job Training 227 Sales 230 $2,900 WEEKLY guaranteed! Address letters for extra in- come. No experience neces- sary. Free information. Start immediately! Write: A&G PUBLICATIONS, 2370-G Hill- crest Rd. #147-H, Mobile, AL 36695. When you want something sold, advertise In the classlflds. I .pecial N ti I C I.pecial Notice I.pca Noi BRYANT CONSTRUCTION AND ROOFING, INC. NlMct, R.:.':f-. Re RR..:,f. R.c.f Repau FREE ESTIMATES Rcsid,= j l ,'.. ,-ri nrci l L i.:-nsc.:l li6ur.ied Licene: -7L .'. Office (863) 675-7045 *-sssss ^ ^aass^pi&,t'-==a8^ CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING I ', ,, I. I ,i I -I I -, ,,I '- I I i I v, I,, -.I I .. I ~Iv I . HANDYMAIN REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ,, i '1,,, 1. 1 1 i, S .... ...................(863 ) 6 5-729 H U U T S PREVATT H u CONSTRUCTION. INC V TREE SERVICE Tree Trimming ' & Removal C I., ,..-.^ ( ; ;ri SI Ip rin7111 ing y * Shaping & Topping 863-675-0403 Licensed and Insured NEW YEA HOURS & DE 'I AIR'S ADLINES The Classified Center will be closed on Monday, January 1t in observance of the New Year's holiday. The Caloosa Belle's Thursday, January 4th edition will deadline as follows: Display 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28h" Incolumn 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 29th S. .. . De:live rig' w$rn Hiendry COny n ew' Sincer I9.' BOOKKEEPER/SECRETARY Small business in LaBelle, pre- vious bookkeeping/payroll exp. req. Customer oriented. (863)885-1222 Fax resume to (239)343-9993 CLASS-A CDL DRIVERS- Now Hiring OTR & Local Drivers- New Equipment; Great Bene- fits; Premium Pay Package. Call Oakley Transport, (877)882-6537. Diesel Mechanic; Sunstate Carriers is needing a me- chanic to perform PM's and light maintenance on compa- ny equipment Benefits in- clude Health Insurance,401K,paid vaca- tion and holiday call (800)866-5050 ask for To- ny. Driver ASAP Drivers -Car hauling career. 36-43cpm/$1.20pm + Sign GREAT HOME TIME! Excep- On Bonus $0 Lease NEW tional Pay & Benefits! Paid Trucks CDL-A + 3 mos OTR Training! Min. 1 yr. Class-A (800)635-8669. CDL exp. req. THE WAG- GONERS TRUCKING DRIVER NEEDED- Gulf Har- (912)571-9668 OR vesting, Inc., is looking for (866)413-3074. Semi driver to haul citrus and - loboy. Benefits provided. Fax resume to: 239-369-2267; or call 239-369-9617 DRIVER: YOU WANT IT, WE READING A HAVE IT! Solo, teams, owner NEWSPAPER MAKES operators, company drivers, YOU A MORE INFORMED students, recent grads, re- AND INTERESTING gional, dedicated, long haul. PERSON. Van, flatbed. Must be 21. CRST Career Center. (800)940-2778, www.drive- 0 wonder newspaper orcrst.com, redera ore more popular! MECHANIC: Douglass Fertilizer has a full time Mechanic position open in our Clewiston Plant. Primary duties include repair and maintenance of equipment and welding & fabrication. The position offers competitive pay as well as good benefits. Please apply in person: 330 S. San Diego Clewiston, Florida. Douglass Fertilizer is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. CALOOSA BELLE is looking for an Part time time with somewhat flexible hours .,. ; i. ,,,Tc,,fg; candidate will be 'sef-monirial d -\ ith 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 MANAGEMENT Immediate restaurant management openings in Lake Placid, Moore Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston and Okeechobee. We are a franchise with 27 restaurants throughout South Florida and are hiring energetic, honest, and responsible individuals. We offer: -Excellent Salaries -Medical and Life Insurance -Dental Insurance -401K Savings Plan -Paid Vacations -Advancement Opportunities -Training Program For an interview please call: 863-983-4224 or mail your resume in confidence to: Pauline Alvarez Southern Management Corporation 1014 W. Sugarland Hwy. Clewiston, FL 33440 Drug Free Work Place Excellent Benefits & Pay 401 K, Paid Vacation, Paid Insurance & Bonuses. Apply at: 5701 Ft. Denaud Road Gulfcoast Trucking, LLC. or call 863-675-4410 READING A NEWSPAPER . The most important 20 minutes of your day is the time spent reading with your child from birth to age nine. Employment IAgriculture Services UII IUi M on-Fr l a n-6 pm j Me LsnAdsc Moedoy I I L M o nr-io pULNtlokn / Display Ads: Hday i +,w Thul,, Pulimffu im 3- Place Your YARD SALE ad today! Get FREE:. signs and- inventory sheets! Call Classifieds 877-353-2424 .. -d 1 .. CAR RENTAL starting at $39.95 Per Day S \ "- Soc I I I I I - I- --- -" ~I I -~ 3: ei; I Garage/m I.Speial otic 015 0 Pi .cP~- Caloosa Belle. Thursday, December 28, 2006 Imloyen Full Time 0205 am mlo-ymn t FTimeTf-1^ Drug Free Work Place Class A CDL. Excellent Benefits & Pay 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Insurance & Bonuses. Apply at: 5701 Ft. Denaud Road Gulfcoast Products, Inc. or call 863-675-4410 Drug Free Work Place Class A CDL. Excellent Benefits & Pay 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Insurance & Bonuses. Apply at: 5701 Ft. Denaud Road i- r Gulfcoast Citrus Harvesting, Inc. or call 863-675-4410 OFFICE POSITION Full Time, for busy office. Computer skills necessary. High School Diploma or its equivalent. Call 863-675-6788 Post Office Now Hiring. Avg. Pay $20/hour or $57K annu- ally including Federal Bene- fits and OT. (800)709-9754 USWA Ref #P5799 Ex- am/Fee Req. mlImeit Ful Tm e I Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer Hendry County is seeking an entry level engineer with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree, to assist the Hendry County Engineer in the design and planning of roadways, hydraulic systems, water and sewage systems, storm water and drainage facilities, irrigation and water conservation projects and other engineering projects. The minimum requirements include a Bachelors Degree in civil, agricultural, rural, or related field of engineering; knowledge of CAD and GIS software. Call 863- 675-5222 for a complete position announcement. Applications, job description and requirements can be obtained from the Personnel Department located in the Courthouse Square, 165 South Lee Street in LaBelle or at the Hendry County Sub Office in Clewiston. Salary range between $36,920 $60,000 depending on qualifications. Veterans' preference as outlined in the Florida Statutes, Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug/Smoke Free Work Place. Applicants with disabilities or needing assistance in the application or hiring process should contact the Human Resource Department. This position will be open until filled. Bridge Tender/LaBelle Airpor- The person selected forthis position will be responsible for inspecting mechanical, electrical devices on the bridge & maintain a look out or boats. Also assist pilots, answer radio, check fuel facilities and fill out appropriate daily forms. Knowledge of boats, boating procedures, & bridge controls preferred. Must have a clean Florida Drivers' License. Mechanic Basic mechanic knowledge, experience as an automotive service worker or Mechanic's helper preferred. Mechanic II. Graduate from an approved course in heavy & diesel mechanics, three years experience. Both Mechanic positions require class B drivers license. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Both located in Clewiston. Highway Maintenance Technician II. Maintains highways, municipal and rural roads, and rights-of-ways in safe condition. Knowledge in use of standard equipment and hand tools used in field. Must have a clean, valid Florida Commercial Drivers license, Class B or higher with air brake endorsement. Heavy Equipment Operator I. This is skilled work in the operation of public works equipment. Must have two years experience in the operation of highway construction and maintenance equipment similar to that of assignment or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Maintenance Technician II- Semi skilled manual work involving various maintenance construction, & plumbing tasks. Requires plumbing experience, possession of a valid Florida driver's license with acceptable diving record. Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent. 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 systems or 8yrs equivalent experience. Annual Salary is between $45,000-$50,000. . Electrical Inspector Must have 8 yrs. experience with a licensed contractor. The positions are full time with medical benefits, retirement, sick and vacation leave. These positions will be open until filled. Job description & applications can be obtained in the Satellite Office in Clewiston and the Courthouse Square 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. CAH wU w'i' 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 Pick YOUR career and embark on a new adventure Cage Cashier Cocktail Server Count Team Member Dining Room Host/Hostess Dining Room Server - Dishwasher Line Cook Players' Club Representative Poker Brush Prep Cook Security Officer TAD/Gaming Machine Customer Service Representative TAD/Gaming Machine Technician We are also seeking candidates for these management positions: Public Space Supervisor TAD/Gaming Machine Floor Supervisor Benefits available for ALL employees www.theseminolecasino.com Apply in person TODAY! 506 S. 1st St. Immokalee, FL 1-800-218-0007 The Seminole Casino is a Drug-free Workplace LEE TIMEKEEPER: Needed for a produce packinghouse. Duties include: answering phones, record keeping, keeping track of employees time. Must be able to travel. Houry + Benefits. Please call Maria Jimenez @ 657-4421 or Apply @ 807 E. Main St., Immokalee. We've raised pay for Florida regional drivers Home every weekend! Home during the week! Strong consistent freight! 95% no touch! Pre- planned freight! $.43 er mile HEARTLAND EXPRESS (800)441-4953 www.heart- landexpress.com. OAK BROOK OF LABELLE NowHiring RN's, LPN's, CNA's Housekeeping Apply at: 250 Broward Ave LaBelle,FL 33935 EOE Join all te people who say, I sol It n theclas- slfieds." Employmen FTismev^^^ am- EmploymeIn Full Time -VED. HENDRY REGIONAL f-l'c- I;. MEDICAL CENTER S cr, e rms 'r r Sr-q. tc -le B., .,. LPN I or II (FT.T.-Perdlem) i ll li'&J i_. i ,* L i ,-I,, i .lI ,,h,,i f iull .ime ER RN Iii ,ulf uer. iio Ptidl H r rrn1 igpeiulol Per Pier- C N A IrC I N A Mniin, iielh ; i, I p.. e 1 '*hI .l L r l' ll A IA d P.. ,T...hd.'..1 1 h* lr. .. .. .l...i iull ImLPN or I M A IFiCCI full lime PAN NuIre Mlger Speial Cuare lip ILUI A O(I. 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Night/Day shift & requires on-call & weekend rotation. Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805 Drug Free Workplace EOE Financial 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 work-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. Services Babysitting 405 Child Care Needed 410 Child Care Offered415 Instruction 420 Services Offered 425 Insurance 430 Medical Services435 CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Residential, Commercial Auto, RV & Boats Call 863 675-7297 Se Habla Espanol 1 " COMPUTER SERVICE trouble shooting, set-up, up-grades, systems built, tutoring. Win.95, 98, 2000. ME, XR licensed. Call Gary 863-675-7925 ALL OCCASION DJ Music for everyone ,Light show available Call 863 673-0065 Se Habla Espanol 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 CHIPPER CHIPPER CHOPPER LAWN SERVICES Free Estimates Call Travis at (863)214-8052 WE BUY ALUMINUM, ALL KINDS Copper & Brass. Closed Sunday. Call first 863-675-8760,257-0879 Grab a bargain from your neighbor's garage, attic, basement or clos- et In today's classifieds. 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 & Magazines535 Building Materials540 Business Equipment 545 Carpets/Rugs 550 Children's Items 555 China, Glassware, Etc. 560 Clothing 565 Coins/Stamps 570 Collectibles 575 Computer/Video 580 Crafts/Supplies 585 Cruises 590 Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595 Fireplace Fixture 600 Firewood 605 Furniture 610 Furs 615 Health & Reducing Equipment 620 Heating Equipment,' Supplies 625 Household Items 630 Jewelry 635 Lamps/Lights 640 Luggage 645 Medical Items 6b0 Miscellaneous 655 Musical Instruments 660 Office Supplies/ Equipment 665 Pets/Suppliesr 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 AC W/HEAT- Central package unit, 3.5 ton, York, never in- stalled, $1550 (561)447-6538 ANTIQUE TOYS- Over 100 years old. Fire engine, car. $600 will separate. 863-467-1325 DISHWASHER, white 3 years old, Top of the Line, $50 (863)674-0281 DISHWASHER- White, Works very well. $50. (863)357-7136 FLAVOR WAVE OVEN: Very good condition. As Seen On TV. $50. (863)675-3401 MICROWAVE- Hot Point, Good condition. $15. (863)467-4567 SHOW TIME ROTISSERIE & Bar-B-Que: As Seen On TV: Very good. $50. or 863-675-3401 LaBelle area STOVE- GE Electric, 30" self cleaning, white, like new, used 6 month's, New $450 asking $185(863)467-2040 STOVE- Hotpoint, like new, $125(863)612-5457 BICYCLE- Men's 21 speed. Good condition. $35. (863)763-0634 DISCOVERING STATISTICS- College book, 2nd edition, great condition, $80 (863)763-3334 me - Emie Par Tim STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE SPECIALS!...Manufacturer direct at substantially dis- counted prices. Withstand high wind and heavy snow. Limited quantities. For SPE- CIALS, call Pioneer. (800)668-5422 or www.pio- neersteel.com. STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory Deals. Save $$$. 40 x 60' to 100 x 200'. Ex: 50 x 100 x 12' = $3.60/sq ft. (800)658-2885. www.rigid- building.com. CHAIN LINK GATE- 4 ft. With ood latch and all hardware 20 (863)467-1642 GARAGE DOORS- White, Brand new, 10x 12, $600 (863)675-9237 METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ Buy Direct From Manufactur- er. 20 colors in stock with all Accessories. Quick turn around! Delivery Available (352)498-0778 Toll Free 888)393-0335. AREA RUGS- (2) $125 will sell separate (863)801-1766 HEELIES, Worn twice, brown, white & orange, size 9. Pd. $95, asking $60 (863)763-0367 BOY'S CLOTHING, Size 10/12, 40-shirts, dress & T-shirts 5-shorts & 5-jeans. $65. (863)357-0391 DRESS- Turquoise, 2 piece, Laced bodice & chiffon skirt. 3/4 length. Size 14. Pd. $150. Sell $50. (863)763-0634 FORMAL GOWN, Light sea green, size 8, never worn, with tags. $40 (863)634-5038 COLLECTIBLES: Many wolf items (figurines, comforters and more). $200 for all. Will separate. 239-340-8503 ELVIS COLLECTION, Many items, Rare items, items from Graceland, memorabilia. $350 neg. (863)467-0627 COMPUTER- 1 GHz Proces- sor, 448MB of ram, 89GB H/D, CD burner, 17" mon. Win2000. Etc. $250. (863)902-0960 CERAMIC MOLDS, Assorted, $150 (863)357-3240 FIREPLACE MANTEL- Brand new. Mantel only. $200. or best offer. (863)763-6747 Armoire Ladies, Blonde with gold accents, 5 doors w sweater comp.,solid wood $150 (863)467-4572 CHINA CABINET- For Buffet, 45 x 41 x 12, glass doors and shelf with light, $35 (863)763-1997 COMFORTERS (2): King size, brand new, pictures of wolves on them. $60 or will separate. 239-340-8503. COUCH- 3 cushion, Gray, Sil- ver & Black. Like new. $100. or best offer. (863)467-1532 DROP LEAF TABLE- Mahoga- ny, With drawer. Rough con- dition. Needs refinishing. $200. (561)261-0766 MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS- Sealy Posturepedic Pillow Top, Queen size, 2 months old ,$200 (772)812-3300 Oriental DR Set- Large, China Cabinet, table, 8 chairs, serving cart, $1500 or best offer (863)467-4871 RETANGLER DINETTE SET- 2 Chairs & 2 Benches, Dark Wood, $50 (863)467-5709 RIDER/GLIDER ROCKER & Ot- toman Maple, Removable cushion. Good condition. $65. (863)357-8788 WALL UNIT- 3 Piece w/glass doors, large, $100 (863)612-5457 WROUGHT IRON- 2 Glass End Tables, 1 Coffee Table $250 (863)467-4572 GOLF BAG- Hooters w/digital score, (2) pro velvet grips, like new, $150 (863)763-6369 GOLF CART: Easy Go, Electric, Complete canvas w/windows, lights, horn. Like new cond.! $1950. neg (772)971-9474 GOLF CLUBS- Complete, matched set, metal woods, irons, bag, putter & Callaway BB #1. $150.863-946-3123 LADIES GOLF CLUBS- set, .right handed, McGregor bat- tle sticks incld woods, bag $125(863)467-7703 COLT- 1903, Type III, 32 Auto- matic Pistol, $400 (863)517-1574 GUN CABINET- Made of wood & glass. Hold 8 rifles with storage drawer. $95. Okee. (863)610-0632 Remington 70OPSS W/Cal. Leopolt scope $1350 Smith & Wesson Model 22A-1 -$300 Model 351PD -$375 (561)951-8767 SHOT GUN: Mossberg Mari- ner, 12 gage, all weather model, extra's. $475. (863)610-0632 Okee AB LOUNGE, As seen on TV, already assembled w/video. Pd. $199, never used. Asking $125. (863)697-6472 ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER: From Sears, like new, only used once. $125. 863-675-2822. FREE WEIGHT GYM: $250 or best offer. (863)467-6088 Find it faster. Sell it soon- er in the classifieds TRASH CONTAINER- Wood, decorative country, kitchen, holds 13 gallons. Only $20. 863-467-8681. LADIES RING, European cut, 1/3ctw, white gold. $475 neg. (863)634-9620 Okee MENS BRACELET, Heavy, cu- ban link. $500 neg. (863)634-9620 Okee LIGHT FIXTURES- Fluores- cent. 2'x2' with cover & bulbs. Great for kitchen. Still in box. $10. (863)763-1997 BEDSIDE COMMODE- New, $50. (863)357-2891 Leave message MOBILITY CHAIR- Jazzy, ex- cellent condition, $750 neg. (863)675-6630 LaBelle MOBILITY SCOOTER- like new, cost $2000 will sell for $695 (863)467-8683 SHOWER CHAIRS- New, $10. (863)357-2891 Leave mes- sage. AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA ap- proved program. Financial aid if qualified Job place- ment assistance. CALL Avia- tion Institute of Maintenance (888)349-5387. ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Computers *Criminal Jus- tice. Job placement assis- tance. Computer provided. Financial Aid if qualified. Call (866)858-2121 www.onli- neTidewaterTech.com. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLI- NA. MUST SEE BEAUTIFUL & COLORFUL FALL FOLI- AGE! WESTERN NC MOUN- TAINS Homes, Cabins, Acreage & INVESTMENTS. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy. cherokeemountainrealty.com Call for free brochure (800)841-5868. DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS children, etc. Only one sig- nature required! *Excludes govt. fees! Call weekdays (800)462-2000, ext.600. (8am-6pm) Alta Divorce, LLC. Established 1977. Great Florida Real Estate Auc- tion 38+ properties at auc- tion Many selling absolute, regardless of price. Houses, Condos, Farms, Acreage, Commercial, Health Food Store, Marina, Building lots, Duplexes! All to be sold Jan 13th-Jan. 17th. Visit www.CampenAuctions.com for details or call Ben Camp- en Auctioneers 352)505-0560 or 866)633-4460 Lic RE Bro- erAU201 AB2118. TRANSFER PUMP- New, 2", Extra motor & pump. $200. (863)697-9704 The City of LaBelle Is accepting applications through January 12, 2007 for a Handyman. Must have basic knowl- edge of framing, concrete, block, brick, electrical and plumbing. Applicant must have a valid Flori- da drivers license. A High School diploma or equivalent is a plus. Anyone interested may pick up an application at LaBelle City Hall, 481 West Hickpochee, between the hours of 8:30 to 5:00 Monday thru Friday. Equal Opportunity Employ- er. The City of LaBelle is a Drug Free Workplace. DAILY WORK DAILY PAY ALL TYPES OF WORK AVAILABLE LABOR 90 FINDERS 202 E. Sugarland Hwy. flroass rm Clewiston Inn) (863) 902-9494 TMX ELMO, brand new, still in box, never opened, $70. (863)467-5299 TMX ELMO! New 10 th Anni- versary Edition, in box. $130.(561)818-1352 CASH PAID FOR Used Dish Network (NOT DIRECT TV) Satellite boxes (not dishes). Highest Price Paid. Have model number ready when calling. Toll Free (866)642-5181 x1134. NEW COIN COLLECTOR want- ing to add to my collection. Please call to sell coins & paper money 239-693-4891 SHOT GUN, Automatic or dou- ble barrel, 16 or 20 gauge. Please call (561)261-0766 Barb Rose (239)293-4814 PORT LABELLE, 2br/lba, 1 car garage, Very nice, must see! $900 mo. (863)673-0081 RENT or LEASE TO OWN Great Opportunity!!! Port LaBelle: 3 Bdrm., 2 Ba. Brand new...never lived in! 2 car garage, Energy efficient home on '/2 acre in cul-de-sac w/in 1 mile of schools. Close to main Rd. ADT Alarm Sys. $1150 mo. +sec. & ref's. (954)295-4089/943-2986 RENT TO OWN NICE 2BR/1BA, 4003 Bishop Circle, Pt. LaBelle, new apple's & tile, $850/mo (239)849-3856 Your next Job could be In today's classifleds. Did you look for It? 0 -PRESCHOOL TEACHER- Immokalee Indian Reservation High School Diploma & C.D.A. credential, 45 hours DCF training. Ability to meet the County's licensing agent requirement. Ability to secure and maintain a FL Class D License with a "P" (passenger) endorsement. Fax resume to (954)967-3477 I __ 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. NC Gated Lakefront Commu- nity. Pleasantly mild climate 1.5 acres, 90 miles of shore- line. Never offered before with 20% pre-development discounts, 90% financing. Call (800)709-5253. NO STATE INCOME TAX! Low property taxes, Four Sea- sons, Southern Hospitality, Tennessee Lakefronts start- ing under $100,000 Views Properties from $25,000 Lakeside Realty (888)291-5253 www.lake- siderealty-tn.com (1248). NORTH CAROLINA MOUN- TAINS 3.5 acres on the headwaters of Valley River! Drive & house pad cleared. High elevation. $119,500. valleytownrealty@veri- zon.net (800)632-2212 val- leytownrealty.com TAX DEED TITLE INSURANCE WITHOUT A QUIET TITLE ACTION FASTER & CHEAP- ER Dave Schumacher, Presi- dent, Tax Title Services (949)798-1180 www.taxtit- leservices.com WOLFF TANNING BEDS Buy Direct and Save! Full Body units from $22 a month! FREE Color Catalog CALL TODAY! (800)842-1305 www.np.etstan.com. WYOMING RANCH DISPER- SAL 35 acres $49,900; 75 acres $95,900; Snow- capped mountain views. Sur- rounded by govt land. Abun- dant wildlife. Recreational paradise. Low taxes. EZ terms. Call Utah Ranches, LLC. (888)541-5263. BASS GUITAR, Fender Jazz, Marcus Miller Signature model, Like new, $575. (863)357-7406 GUITAR- JOHNSON Acoustic, Black, excellent tone, seldom used, like new, soft case, $95 (863)634-9316 YAMAHA PIANO Upright, very good cond., $300 (863)675-4212 BABY MINI POT BELLY PIGS $50 (863)983-7702 BOSTON TERRIER PUPS- (4) Males, ready Feb. 1st for Valentines Day, Parents on Premises, Will have shots and Cert., Taking Deposits, $300 each (863)697-2936 CAT- Siamese Lynx Point Snow Shoe. With white paws. Male. 3 mo. $500. (863)357-3369 CKC PEKINGESE PUPS- 6 wks old' o Christmas, 3 white, 3 beige, all shots, beautiful $450-$600 (863)983-7211 COCKATIEL, $30 (863)467-5709 DACHSHUNDS- w/papers, 7 months old, $300 (863)634-2479 anytime. JACK RUSSEL PUPS- (3),CKC reg., call for details (863)634-3457 MIN. PINSCHER PUPPIES, 8 weeks. CKC Reg. Shots & health papers. $400 each. (863)634-1062 PIT BULL PUPS (9): 3 male, 6 female. Mother is registered. Available wk after Christmas. $300 each. 863-763-1001. POOL TABLE, 8" Regulation, $300(863)357-3240 POOL TABLE, Slate w/acces- sories. $450 or best offer. (863)467-6088 CAR STEREO SYSTEM, (2) 12" subwoofers, 1200w, box, 1800w amp, $600 or best offer (239)503-5020 WEB TV- (2) New, in box, Magnavox Plus, Sony, (1) Magnavox Classic, $75 will sell separate (863)763-2773 CHAINSAW- Poulan Pro, 42 cc, 18", (2) Pick-up bed Fuel Tanks, w/ hand pumps $399 will separate.(561)951-8767 GENERATOR- Briggs & Strat- ton, 550/8550, 10 hp, new, $325 (561)951-8767 GENERATOR, Powerboss, portable, 5500 watts, 7350 starting watts, brand new. $790. (863)697-8837 COLOR GAME BOY- with adapters, lights w/magnifier, 6 games $100 (863)763-3551 SLOT MACHINE- takes tokens, electric, asking $275 like new, (863)467-8683 WANTED: FLORIDA 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 Christmas Trees 745 Farm Equipment 805 Farm Feed/Products 810 Farm Miscellaneous 815 Farm Produce 820 Farm Services Offered 825 Farm Supplies/ Services Wanted 830 Fertilizer 835 Horses 840 Landscaping Supplies 845 Lawn & Garden 850 Livestock 855 Poultry/Supplies 860 Seeds/Plants/ Ftowers 865 APPALOOSA GELDING, white, 12 years old. Shots up to date. For intermediate rider. $900 (863)763-0367/801-9494 FILLY- 6 mo old. Registered Quarter Horse, Running bred, Gray, Very gentle. $600. (863)763-6968/634-0253 HORSE TRAILER- '91, Hart, 3 stalls, small tac room in back. Large stock room. $2000. (863)201-3492 LEATHER SADDLE- 16" soft seat, brand new $275 or best offer (863)467-7295 Okeidhobee' -0, FREE On ine1 Ad ServIC Buy Sell Trade 863-467-1304 www.okeechobee-horse-trader.com Serving The Greater Lake Okeechobee Area LAWNMOWER- Snapper, Rid- ing, Runs but needs battery $150 (863)517-1574 RIDING MOWER- Murray, 14hp, 2 cyl, 42" deck, many new parts, w/new utility cart, $500 (863)763-3551 BEEF MASTER COWS/CALF, Males & Females $500. & up. (863)675-4858 BULL, registered Polled Here- ford, 3 yrs. old, $1000. 239)728-2173 Alva, ask or David Bull Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales Every Monday-12pm & every Tuesday-11am.763-3127 Rentals Apartments 905 Business Places 910 Commercial Property 915 Condos/ Townhouses Rent920 Farm Property - Rent 925 House Rent 930 Land Rent 935 Resort Property - Rent 945 Roommate 950 Rooms to Rent 955 Storage Space - Rent 960 AVAILABLE NOW, Commercial space for rent locatedin Clewiston. Approx 800sf area, Hwy 27 frontage. Across from Clewiston Inn. Second space tentatively available by February, 2007. For info call 239-229-2199 or 863-675-0692. IMMOKALEE- 2br, 2ba in gated comm. Incl dining area, comm pool, cable. Avail 01/01/07. $790/mth.239-481-1610 IMMOKALEE, 3BR, 2BA, near Lake Trafford. Call Andrea for more information. (239)657-2779 LABELLE, 3/2, 1800 sq. ft., with carport, all new appl's, $1200 + 1st, last & sec. dep. Pets welcome w/dep. (863)673-4183 LEHIGH ACRES, Charming Florida style 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage, built in 2000, completely fenced back yard on 1/ acre. $1300/mo. Call I 16 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, December 28, 2006 ,..,.RENTS Offce Spa CONVENIENT LOCATION Quiet & Flexible. Can accom- modate alteration request to suit small or large office needs. Triple Net Lease Call (863)885-2776 FORT KNOX SELF STORAGE New Ig. units avail., air conditioned & non-air, each unit alarmed, area fenced & well lighted, space for boats, trailers, RV & trucks. Manager on- site, 1025 Commerce Dr., LaBelle. 863-675-1025. LABELLE RENT-A-SPACE -- Cowboy Way & Kennedy Blvd. 5'x10' $42.80 mo. incl. tax. 8'x10' $53.50 mo. incl. tax. 10'x10' $58.85 mo. incl. tax 8'x20'20" $85.60 mo. incl. tax 24 hr access $25 returnable key deposit. 863-675-2392. Real Estate Business Places - Sale 1005 Commercial Property Sale 1010 Condos' Townhouses Sale 1015 Farms Sale 1020 Houses Sale 1025 Hunting Property 1030 Investment Property Sale 1035 Land Sale 10140 Lots Sale 10-15 Open House 1050 Out of State - Property Sale 1055 Property Inspection1060 Real Estate Wanted 105 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 $0 DOWN HOMES Gov't & Bank Foreclosures! Low or no down! No credit OK! Call Now! (800)749-2905. I 825 E. Cowboy Way, Suite 108 Labelle, Florida 33935 3 I 863-612-0070 'A g -* I A2F lig BANK FORECLOSURES! Homes from $10,000! 1-3 bedroom available! Re-pos, REO's, HUD, FHA, etc. These homes must sell! Listings call (800)425-1620 ext 4237. BANK FORECLOSURES! Homes from $10,000! 1-3 bedroom available! Re-pos, REO's, HUD, FHA, etc. These homes must sell! Listings call (800)425-1620 ext 4237. GULF ACCESS Florida Style 3br/2ba pool home on % acre. $675,000. Contact Eric Shelman at Select Realty Associates. 239-810-0203 LaBelle 3/3 Down Town, Near Courthouse. Lg. rooms, Top Area $209K or Annual Lease $1800 Owner. 863-675-1107 LABELLE, 3BR/2BA, 1996 Homes of Merit, 3 large lots. $155,000 (863)675-2759 PALM HARBOR Factory Liqui- dation Sale. 2006 Models Must Go! Modular, Mobile & Stilt Homes. 0% DOWN When You Own Your Own Land!! Call for FREE Color Brochure. (800)622-2832. PORT LaBelle: 4/2 Upgrades galore! Lg. Rooms, Lg. Yard. Near School. Price to sell. $179,500., or Annual Lease $1800. Owner 863-673-5071 RENT: 10 Houses: $1,150. & up. SALE: 10 Houses $99.9K & up.(863)202-0753 danhmp@adelphia.net RENT TO OWN NICE 2BR/1BA, 4003 Bishop Circle, Pt. LaBelle, new apple's & tile, reduced to $129,000. (239)849-3856 VENTURE HOME BUILDERS Houses for sale. 3br, 2ba including lot. Starting $149,900. For more info. Call 863-675-6444 or 239-289-9053 By Owner, 20+ acres in Muse on Fernwood Lane, $25k per acre. Call for details (863)612-0010 LABELLE S 14+ Acres, I S. Fronting I CR78 West, $829,000 Possible Future Zoning 1/2 Acre Lots SCa11(239)825-1143 Joe Jackson, Realtor, I ReMax Elite Reality I L - - *LAND AUCTION* 300 Props Must be Sold! Low Down / E-Z Financing. Free Catalog (800)937-1603 www.LAND- AUCTION.com NRLL East:AB2509, Bul- ziuk:AU3448, John- ston:AU3449, Mauk:AU3447. PRICED TO SELL. Reduced 40 Acres @ $5500/ac. Building Lots (All Sizes) to Large Acreage Owner Financing (800)294-2313 Ext.1385 A Bar Sales Inc. 7 days 7am-7pm PORT LABELLE, /4 acre lot, cleared and ready to build. $42,950. Owner financing. 10% down & $258/mo. (863)599-1439 VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS Large 5 acre tract along very wide trout stream with private ele- vated homesite, secluded, great view, trees, nearby riv- er, $59,500 owner (866)789-8535. Mobile Homes Mobile Home Lots 2005 Mobile Home Parts 2010 Mobile Homes Rent 2015 Mobile Homes Sale 2020 LeBelle, 3br, 1ba, Recently re- modeled. Beautiful. $700. mo. + Sec. dep. (305)759-1017 TURKEY CREEK: Dbl. Wide w/Boat Dock & Full Amenities. Avail. Seasonal / Yearly. From $750 mo. 970-222-7682 TWO OR 3 BEDROOM $800-$900 Dep. $115-$125 -weekly. Lazy T Ranch. No dogs. 863-675-1614. AQUA ISLES, DB in LeBelle 2br, 2ba, Carport, Enclosed front porch. Fruit trees. Move in cond. Low maint. New appl. & A/C, 55+ Comm. By river. Mustsell. (863)517-0975 LABELLE, in Aqua Isles MHR 1979 Doublewide, 2BR/2BA, Furnished. $42,500 (863)675-3616 Sf iKenrwoodi ornc s New Homes Available MAPLE CORNER Manufactured Home Park An Active 55+ Community A New Home in the New Year! All new doublewide homes with Zone III Hurricane Zone Construction 2BR/2BAw/Carport, Porch, Utility Room: 24x40 Scotbilt 960 sq ft $96,293 28x52 Jacobsen 1650 sq ft $131,693 28x60 Homes of Merit 1600 sq ft $133,329 3BR/2BA w/Carport, Porch, Utility Room: 28x66 Scotbilt 1586 sq ft $118,668 Our beautiful, gated community offers: Clubhouse with heated pool, Low monthly maintenance fees, Oversized lots, Plus much more... *** Financing available for qualified buyers *** Call for more information (863)675-7555 or stop by to see our beautiful community 1 mile north of the bridge on Highway 29 in LaBelle, FL. PARK MODEL 1989 @ Whisper Creek. Lg. corner lot. 2 BR, 1 BA, FL Rm., New flooring & carpet. New A/C. Roof over. W&D, Partially furnished. Lot rent paid through Nov. 2007. Was $45,000...NOW $42,000. Call (863)675-0371 WHISPER CREEK- 55+, fully furn, '84, 34' Prowler, w/10x20 carpeted Fla Room, side by side Refrig,, W/D, split bath, newly painted alum awnings, covered side porch and back patio, 6x8 Shed, asking $18,500 Prime location(863)675-6627 Recreation Boats 3005 Campers/RVs 3010 Jet Skiis 3015 Marine Accessories 3021) Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3030 Sport Vehicles ATVs 3035 AIR BOAT- 12', 2 seater with trailer. No motor. $350. or best offer. (863)357-1038 ALUMINUM, V Bottom, 14', Smokercraft w/like new trail- re & 18hp Tohatsu motor. $1850(863)763-4680 BOATERS PROJECT, Too much to list. $2500 (863)824-6781 anytime BOW RIDER, 17ft., w/70hp Johnson, trailer. $750 (863)447-0270 PONTOON BOAT, 24', 60hp Evinrude, $1900 (863)763-9998 RANGER- 14', 50hp Johnson. Trailer included Great gift. $1400. or best offer. 239-233-0413 RANGER 354V 1992, 150 hp Evinrude XP, SS Prop., Com- plete rebuild w/less than 75 hrs. 36 v. motor guide, 3 bank charger, tournament rigged. Ranger trailer w/new wheels & tires. Cover. Always garaged. Excellent condition. $10,000. (561)262-0493 promax13@adelphia.net SAILBOAT- 22.8', Sails & 9.9 motor w/swing kill. 3 sails w/spinker & pole. $1900. or best offer. (863)467-7336 SEA KAYAKS- 2, 17', Pursuit & Kodiak, $900. Will separ- ate. (863)357-7406 TRI-HULL, 15ft., 55 hp John- son Motor, $1000 or best offer (863)357-0406 or 863)697-2998 COACHMAN CATALINA LITE 200136.5 Ft., Front Bedroom, bunk beds in rear, jackknife couch & slide out. $10,000. (863)467-2309 or email fourbear@earthlink.net. MOTOR HOME: Argosy, 1978, air stream. product, 28 ft long, AC, fridge, and more. $6000.561-261-0766 RIALTA '99- 23mpg, non smoke, 1 owner, 40K miles, tow pkg, $35,000 (863)674-0898 TRAVEL TRAILER- '95, 26ft., 5th Wheel, Exc. cond. Very clean, $3000 863-763-7727 or772-263-1803 ROYALS INTER'L- 40', 2 slide outs. Rear kit. Corian tops. New carpet/blinds. $14,500. (828)890-3202 or691-2425 YAMAHA WAVERUNNER 1993 with trailer. Runs good. $1000 (863)467-5299 ANCHORS, Fenders, outrig- gers, $50 for all'or will sep- arate. (863)674-0281 DIRT BIKE-'02 Honda XR80R, Excellent condition. $1000. Firm. (863)634-2475 HONDA 2004 Arrow Shadow 750: Windshield, Low mileage, premium bags, garaged. Ex- tra's. $4,400. (863)983-9585 HONDA CR85R '06- very good condition, runs great, $2200 or best offer (863)599-0788 Arcade offers games of skill Think video games are just for kids? Look again. The Lions Den formerly the Lions Club - is offering loads of fun for the over 21 set that enjoys electronic games of skill. Owners Richard and K.C. Lynn (Old Oaks Entertainment of LaBelle, LLC) also own Let It Roll Game Room in Clewiston, and invite the community to come and enjoy this unique entertainment. It's one of a growing number of legitimate game rooms and features the latest in electronic games of skill. The Lions Den opened its doors Dec. 1. Employee Pam Randall said they are offering nice, family style entertainment. "I love game rooms," she said, explaining that she's taught hundreds to play over the years at other game rooms. "We have the nicest people it's like throwing a party every day!" she added. Pam said the player dictates the movement of these electron- ics, not the machine, so they are truly a contest of skill. She said families come mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, groups of friends everybody Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant Banks of great video skill games area waiting for you to try your hand at the Lions Den. comes to have a good time and everybody gets along. The Lynns say there are over 200 similar game rooms licensed in Florida, and that Georgia and Texas also allow this type of entertainment it's a growing industry. Winners get prizes gift cards from Walmart, Flora & Ella's and BP Gas. The games do not use coins. New players are given a compli- mentary $5 card to start them off. Penny machines cost 8-25 cents per game and players can win bonus games and jackpots Among the 84 machines video skill machines are popular games like Haunted House, Magic Bomb, Black Beard, Cap- tain Cannon and new ones like Halloween Party, Royal Queen Bee, Poseidon and Dragon Slay- er. An ATM is also available for Helen and Bob Holding of Ontario, enjoy the advanced skill games at the Lions Den. customers. Did we mention the compli- mentary snacks and beverages and hourly drawings? It's all about fun in a clean, friendly, convenient environment. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10-10 and Sundays 12-10. You can look forward to a big New Years Eve party from 10 a.m. till 1 a.m. and an upcoming grand opening. It all happens at the Lions Den the old Lions Club 140 Jaycee/Lions Blvd. What are you waiting for? The Glades: A reincarnation By Patty Brant For years local residents have been aware of a natural treasure a few miles east of LaBelle on the Caloosahatchee River. For- merly known as Hendry Isles Resort, The Glades 492 acres spacious country living has been reincarnated by Jon Loftis. Jon bought the property three years ago from Joel Hendry and is in the process of adding RV sites, expanding the small marina and the golf course. Additional RV sites are currently under construction, to bring the total up to 478 from just 100. He expects the huge construction project to be fin- ished in the Spring. All sites have full service hookups: water, fuel, sewer, electricity and phone. They can be rented by the day, ITIotith or year. Jon is proud of the many repeat customers the park attracts. He said the. grounds offer walking trails pro- viding access to nature and wildlife, bicycle trails and are pet friendly. One of the jewels of the site, the restaurant, is currently being used as a clubhouse, but Jon has plans to reopen it as a class restaurant. However, at present, his attention is on expanding the RV sites. Boaters will benefit from the additional 16 slips at the marina and golfers will be thrilled with the renovation of the course. A former teacher, football, wrestling, track coach in West Virginia, Jon is also retired from a successful cemetery business he ran in six states. He thought he would enjoy retirement and golf, but got bored. He also felt the need to do something worthwhile, which led him to establish the Loftis Foundation for Christian work. Knowing his work would require a constant stream of money, he wanted to invest in something that would provide an income for his mis- sion work. That led him to The Glades. His nondemoninational foundation has established mis- sions in Ukraine, India Peru, and in eastern US population centers like Washington, D.C, Philadel- phia, Atlanta, Orlando and Tampa. They set up a "mother church" which then extends to other areas. He also plans to have a retreat center at The Glades. Jon said he was moved to set up the foundation because "God has been good to me" and he wanted to pass that along to oth- ers. Jon has high hopes for his Submitted photo/The Glades Come to The Glades' deep water marina. new venture. In ten years he sees a fully occupied, profitable retirement center and a marina full of boats that will fund a lot of good works. And what of the golf course? Teaching pro Gary McDaniels is leasing golf course and has completely remodeled it. The course has a new blanket of Bermuda grass. Every tee and every green and fairway has been reshaped into a totally new design. He is also reaching out to the RVing at the Glades. community, offering free golf workshops. The first will be Jan. 4, at 5 p.m. No registration all you have to do is show up. He has also offered assistance to both LaBelle and Moore Haven High School golf teams. The course has scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m., open to the public and Tuesday is for the ladies. Remember Pinky's on the Green? It's now Glades Golf Grill and offers food and beverages to hot, tired golfers. Check out the improved golfing. Gary has spent most of his life on golf courses. He starts off teaching with videos, he said. Players should first tape their swing so they can compare it to the pros. He said the average golf score in the country is 103. Focus- ing just on the fundamentals, he said he can help anyone get into the 80s. Gary points out that people need an escape nowadays. Golf can help relieve that stress and The Glades, with its newly reno- vated course, is a great place to do that. KAWASAKI KZ1000 '82- Runs and looks real good. Asking $2500 or best offer (863)634-3344 YAMAHA 750 Special 1979, Dry Shaft, Runs great. $600 Lost title. (863)467-2609 af- ter 3pmr GO CART, 1 Seater, 5 hp, Briggs & Stratton, Runs good. Nice Christmas Gift! 350. (863)801-3890 GO CART, Large, runs & looks good. New $1200, asking $600 (863)467-8849 GO CART- runs, $300 (863)634-7706 HONDA "03, 4 wheeler, re- con., 250 ES, excellent cond., $1800 (863)467-1717 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 $500 POLICE IMPOUNDS Cars from $5001 Tax Repos, US Marshall and IRS sales! Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Toyo- ta's, Honda's, Chevy's & more! For Listings Call (800)425-1730 x2384. CHEVY CAVALIER'S- For parts 1-'95 Good trans. & body & 1-96 Good motor. $300. for both. (239)867-1558 DODGE NEON '95, 4 door, au- to., a/c, 4 cyl., good on gas, new tires, needs minor work. $750 neg. (863)634-8506 DODGE STRATUS '98: Every- thing works! $2000 or best offer. 863-612-5558. FORD ESCORT ZX2 '99- 5 speed, new AC, runs good, white w/gray interior, $1800 neg. (863)805-2822 FORD MUSTANG- '88, Good shape. Runs good. $2500. (863)634-1746 MR2 1988, Hard to find. Fun car! Sunroof, manual, white, great mileage, FM/CD, Good shape. $1500 (561)924-2208 SATURN 2000: AC, runs great. Asking $3000 or will trade for small truck. 863-342-3551 TOYOTA COROLLA LE, '99, 5 speed, Loaded, Very clean, $3650.863-675-4858 FORD F150 '79, 351 motor, C6 Holley, flowmasters, lots of new parts. $2500 firm. (863)634-3055 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER 1991, 4x4, Good for work. Approx. 80K org. mls. $1200 or best offer. 863-675-4079 FORD-'86 F350, Diesel , parts, truck, $800 (561)951-8767 King Pin Locks w/ keys (2), to lock down trailers. Also an- tennas for radios (2). $100 for all. 772-812-3300 PICKUP TOOLBOX: Fits Dodge Dakota '94 -.'04. Black UWS diamond plate. $100 neg. 863-763-0852. SUBWOOFER & AMP: 12" Rockford sub in box. Alpine 320 watt 5 channel amp. $200 neg. 863-801-1683. SUPERCHIP #3714- Fits '03 Dodge Hemi 5.7. $150. Call Jess (863)634-5020 TIRES & RIMS- 4, New, LT275/65R20 on 20" Spoke rims. Fits Fords & GM's $950. (863)357-1784 or 634-2454 TIRES(4): 355x65x18, Nitto Terra Graplers, still have abt 25% tread, equiv to 36" tire. $100.863-763-7075 TIRES(6): 35x1250x16.5, Su- per Swamper TSL Radials, 4 w/ good tread, 2 spares. $300 neg. 863-634-1890. TONNEAU COVER, Fiberglass, gray, fits '02 current Dodge Ram short bed. $700 Call Heather (863)697-0328 TOOLBOX, Aluminum, for small truck. $75 (863)357-5754 TRAILER HITCH- Off a Buick Century. Good condition. $75. (863)357-1580 TRANSMISSION: '97 Chevy S10, w/ 4.3 engine. Will de- liver from Ft Pierce to WPB area. $500. 863-763-2389. CHEVROLET P/U 1993: Great work truck! $1400. For more info call 863-357-5906. CHEVY- '83, 1 ton Dually, Au- tomatic, w/hydraulic lift dump bed. $1000. or trade. (863)634-7706 CHEVY '83, /2Ton, 350 auto., 2wd, new motor, only 36K mi. Must see! $1100 neg. (863)763-0852 CHEVY PICK UP '93: Dually, white, clean, 2 door, custom, big block /'auto. $6500.863-674-0898 DODGE RAM 2500- '05, 4 x 4 Quad Cab, diesel, auto, load- ed w/leather, 100 K Warran- ty $29,500 (863)697-0424 - FORD F150- '90, no A/C; $1200 (863)763-5422 or (863)610-0412 UTILITY TRAILER- 6x9, home- made, new condition (new floor, paint, lights, etc). $550 or best offer (863)763-3735 CHEVY VANDURA 1991 w/TV & VCR, White w/blue trim: Asking $2250. neg, (863)763-2345/304-2289 .. DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT 1998, Runs good. Rebuilt engine & trans: $2300 (239)495-0052 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER '95; Excellent cond. Ice cold a/c; p/w, p/l, new battery, 158k; $2000 (863)697-6680 Public Notices Public Notice 5005 State Public - Legal Notice 5500 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE HENDRY TOWING & RECOVERY CORP gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent' to sell these vehicles on 01/08/2007, 10:00 am at 49 N Indus- trial Loop Bay B, Unit 3, Labelle, FL 33935-5456, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. HEND- RY TOWING & RECOVERY CORP re- serves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. 1994 Chevrolet 1G1LV15M3RY110323 183292 CB 12/28/2006 NOTICE OF'PUBLIC SALE HENRY TOWING & RECOVERY CORP gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and Intent to sell these vehicles on 01/05/2007, 10:00 am at 49 N Indus- trial Loop Bay B, Unit 3, Labelle, FL 33935-545C r.' riirst t. -,uh-,rmtii 713.78 of i..r hilllll 1i ilJui : HeLi i RY TOWING & RECOVERY CORP re- serves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. 2000 Chrysler 1C4GJ44G7YB722897 183288 CB 12/28/2006 PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Chapter 298.12, Florida Stat- utes, a meeting of landowners of BAR- RON WATER CONTROL DISTRICT will beheld at 10:00 AM, January 18, :l~lll; h1 ir., 0Il ], H ,i Il,,: ,. ,,, );.i l "i .-:,,,.''] rei ., ; i: l lb t I'luji l,, The purpose of the meeting is to elect one member of the Board of Supervis- ors and review annual reports. .' di:,:. 'i ,. ,, 1.-y "'l ".,lnT, 11 i. UVllllHr L', Illli. "l i m:. 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