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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Vol.87 No. 45
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At a Glance
Thanksgiving for all
Everyone is invited to the an-
nual LaBelle Community Thanks-
giving Service Nov. 24, 7 p.m.
Welcome by host Pastor Father
Chester Domaszewicz of our Lady
Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic
Church; Duet: Rob and Joy Arm-
strong; Pledge Allegiance Paul K.
Puletti, Mayor of LaBelle
Opening prayer for our country
James Sloan of Carlson Memo-
rial United Methodist Church; Con-
gregational singing Kathy Avery;
New Testament reading William
Maddox, Pastor of First Christian
Church; Solo: Wayne Wilkins
"One Pair of Hands"; Old Testa-
ment reading: L. W Howard pas-
tor of Community Harvest Worship
Center.
Offering Gathering of Christian
Men; Offering music by Our Lady
Queen of Heaven; Solo by a mem-
ber of First Baptist Church; Spe-
cial speaker for this Thanksgiving
service pastor Frank Deerey Jr. of
First Baptist Church; Benedictory
prayer: Clifford D. Avery pastor of
LaBelle Assembly of God.
Christmas parade
It's coming up! The annual
Christmas parade, Friday, Dec. 4,
5:30 p.m. Line up U-Save 4:30 p.m.
Follow the parade to the Chamber
of Commerce Christmas in the
Park. For information or to sign up
call Melissa Castillo at 675-1090.
See Page 4 for information about
how to contact the newspaper.
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Spiffing up the riverfront
The City of LaBelle celebrated the completion of its new wharf at Barron Park Nov. 12. Mayor
Paul Puletti cut the ribbon as other dignitaries looked on. The wharf is a beautiful addition
to the city's riverfront area a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike. The wharf
was funded by a $165,000 Florida Boaters Improvement Program grant. The county recently
dedicated $15,000 in boaters registration fees to complement the new centerpiece at the
riverfront. Pictured from left: Denny Tolles and owner John Honc, of Honc Marine Services,
Inc., City Commissioner Bob Miller, engineer Rock Aboujaoude, Mayor Paul Puletti, Super-
intendent of Public Works Michael Boyle, Commissioners Hilda Zimmerly, Greg Bone, Dave
Lyons, grants writer Ron Zimmerly and Alberto Betancur of Rock Enterprises.
United Way kicks off '10-09 campaign
LABELLE, FL (November 11,
2009) -The United Way of Hen-
dry and Glades Counties has
kicked-off its 2009-2010 Annual
Campaign. The goal for the cam-
paign is $197,500.
Michael Talaga, Senior Vice-
President, Human Resources
and Information Technology for
Alico, Inc., and Tommy Perry of
Johnson-Prewitt and Associates
are serving as volunteer co-chairs
for this year's Campaign for the
United Way of Hendry and Glades
Counties for the second time. Mr.
Talaga said, "There's a huge need
in our community. Now, more
than ever, it is important that we
reach 100% of our goal. Every
contribution, no matter what
size, makes a real difference."
Tommy Perry added, "Many
of our friends, neighbors and
co-workers are experiencing the
pain brought on by our sagging
economy. You never know when
you are going to be in need of a
helping hand, and the United Way
Partner Agencies are here to help
people in our community through
these tough times in life."
A local network of thirty-four
agencies and programs will re-
ceive funds from the 2009-2010
United Way of Hendry & Glades
fundraising campaign. These
agencies include: The Salvation
Army, the Children's Advocacy
Center, Child Care of Southwest
Florida, Healthy Families and
many others. The network of
United Way agencies helped over
21,000 people in Hendry and
Glades Counties last year.
In addition to housing the Unit-
ed Way 211 helpline program,
many agency programs and ser-
vices can be found at the LaBelle
United Way House such as South-
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plan ready
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by Patty Brant
Caloosa Belle
Hendry County Commission-
ers are ready to submit the West
Hendry Area Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to the Florida Depart-
ment of Community Affairs (DCA)
for approval. The action was taken
at the Nov. 10 regular county com-
mission meeting in LaBelle.
Originally submitted in 2004,
then again in 2007, this is the coun-
ty's third try at presenting an ac-
ceptable plan for growth in some
3,517 acres of the northwestern
area of the county. In this form, the
plan creates a greenway and blue-
ways accessible by the public.
Currently the land use is low
density residential development or
agriculture. The county wants to
allow a mix of uses to preserve en-
vironmentally sensitive areas and
create economic opportunities.
DCA's previous issues with plans
for West Hendry include: who
will serve the area's water/sewer
needs; population numbers; no
mechanism for green or blueways;
and no criteria for development.
The new plan addresses these is-
sues. The county will take care of
utility service; set a goal to restore
flow-way to the river with public
access encourage more compact
development and create public lin-
ear parks along the river.
Transfer Development Rights
(TDR) will be a big factor in the
ultimate form West Hendry area
development takes. TDRs may be
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used to push development in more desir-
able areas and keep others open and en-
vironmental impacts down. Development
hinges on transportation, future school
needs, utilities including potable water. The
analysis predicts the majority of develop-
ment in West Hendry will not occur for an-
other ten years.
Julianne Thomas of the Conservancy of
Southwest Florida was not in favor of trans-
mitting the plan at this time, saying it should
be held up till after the county's TDR plan
is in place. That plan is being reviewed by
the county's Rural Land Ad Hoc Committee.
Audubon's Pete Quasius said he was happy
for this plan to be be transmitted to DCA.
The board voted unanimously to do so.
Impact fees
County commissioners opted to wait till
they determine what the school board in-
tends to do about impact fees before voting
on reinstating them as of January 1, 2010, at
50 percent.
Hendry County suspended collection of
impact fees, paid by developers to relieve the
burden of growth on the county, in January
2008. The county continued the suspension
through 2009 in view of the serious eco-
nomic downturn. From 2008 through Oct.
31, 2009, some $938,005.50 have not been
collected, including road and school impact
fees. A new ordinance will be discussed at
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EDC director
Commissioner Tris Chapman com-
plained that the Economic Development
Council (EDC) is still without a director. He
said the process should develop three top
candidates, who should be "pushed" to ac-
cept the position beginning with the number
one choice. If, after 48 hours the candidate
has not accepted the position, the commit-
tee should move on to the next candidate.
From a field of 50 applicants several
months ago, the EDC still has no director.
The committee's choice backed out at the
eleventh hour.
A year of searching has yet to produce a
director for this important group. The EDC
is charged with attracting business to Hen-
dry County business that could form the
nucleus of the county's future economic
success.
Commissioner Chapman said that "great
people" live or work here and they should
be trained for the position. No high-pow-
ered outsider could do as good a job as a
local, he said.
Commissioner Kevin McCarthy noted
that the county has advertised for the posi-
tion twice and wondered why we haven't
been able to attract the type of candidate we
need. The Hendry County Commission is
the funding source for the EDC. Director of
Special Projects Ron Zimmerly has taken on
EDC duties until a director can be found.
Commissioner Karson Turner noted that
hiring a local would reduce turnover. No ac-
tion was taken.
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LaBelle Salvation Army Service Coordinator Lisa Sands accepted donations
from many LaBelle service organizations that will help provide about 45 Thanks-
giving baskets for local folks. Pictured from left: VFW Post 10100 Quartermas-
ter Mark Schoenwald, VFW Auxiliary Senior VP Robin Thompson, VFW 10100
Commander R.P. Middleton, Legion Rider Assistant Director Bill Wingard, Lisa
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west Florida Addiction Services, Children's
Advocacy Center, Community Coordinated
Care for Children (4 C's), Hendry-Glades
Homeless Coalition, Catholic Charities and
more. Healing Waters Family Life Center
sponsors breakfast at the LaBelle United
Way House every Monday. A pantry is also
available.
All money raised through the United Way
of Hendry and Glades Counties campaign
remains in the Hendry and Glades area, aid-
ing members of the community who really
need the help. In addition to raising funds
for human service organizations in our
community, the United Way promotes part-
nerships and collaborations among agen-
cies, helping them to work together focus-
ing on issues and solutions that continue to
improve lives.
Call United Way of Lee, Hendry and
Glades Counties at (239) 433-2000 or (800)
887-9234, or visit www.unitedwaylee.org.
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Guardian ad Litem: Change a child's life, change yours, too
"I know I've made a difference," Destyn
Bailey said emphatically. The 22-year-old
Palmdale resident was talking about one
of her first experiences at being a GAL a
Guardian ad Litem. Bailey was instrumental
in getting needed resources for a six-year-
old girl currently in foster care. The child's
grandmother calls Bailey from time to time
with questions and recently commented,
"I'm so glad I have you. I love that you try."
"In Florida, there are tens of thousands of
children who have been abused, neglected
or abandoned by the adult in their life and
are a part of the dependency system," ex-
plains Theresa Flury, Executive Director,
Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Of-
fice. "The Guardian ad Litem Program helps
these children through volunteers who give
a voice in court to thousands of children. But
the need for more volunteers is great."
Between Hendry and Glades there are
approximately 140 cases that need volun-
teer GALs but only 53 are covered. Angela
Boykin, the Volunteer Supervisor for the
GAL program based in LaBelle, says she
desperately needs 40 additional volunteers
to represent these children and ensure that
all decisions made are in the child's best in-
terest.
Training is provided and you determine
your case load.
The next training class begins this Satur-
day, Nov. 21 and continues on two subse-
quent Saturdays, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. Classes
will be held at the Department of Children
and Families Services Center at 485 East
Cowboy Way in LaBelle. Call Angela with
any questions at 863-674-4189.
Arrest reports
LaBelle
Moises Garcia Morales, 23, was arrested
Nov. 14 and charged with aggravated battery
causing bodily harm or disability. T. Shaw
was arresting officer.
LaJuan Martell Simmons, 20, was ar-
rested Nov. 13 and charged with criminal
mischief damage $1,000 or more, burglary
of an unoccupied dwelling unarmed, resist-
ing an officer/obstruction without violence
and VOP: felony or community control. R.
Shepherd was arresting officer.
Jarret Earl Murray, 28, was arrested Nov.
12 and charged with DUI with property
damage. According to the FHP report, Mur-
ray rear-ended an S-10 Chevy pickup which
in turn crashed into the rear end of the SUV
The crash occurred at Cowboy Way and SR
80. The driver of the Chevy, JJ Mendez Mad-
rigal, 43, and the driver of the SUV Nordia
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N. Miranda, 34, were both transported to
LeHigh Regional Medical Center. Murray's
girlfriend was also sent to the hospital. His
two-year-old daughter was uninjured. Mur-
ray has two previous DUI convictions in
2006 and 2003. Both were alcohol related.
Gator Walter Martin, 40, was arrested
Nov. 9 and charged on a warrant with VOP:
felony or community control. Bonnie Weav-
er was arresting officer.
Jose Luis Betancourt Sr., 46, was arrested
Nov. 9 and charged on a warrant with VOP:
felony or community control. Bonnie Weav-
er was arresting officer.
Salvador Lopez, 21, was arrested Nov. 10
and charged with nonmoving traffic viola-
tion driving with a suspended license first of-
fense, possession of a controlled substance
without a prescription and possession of
marijuana under 20 grams. Sgt. Elver was
arresting officer.
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Firefighter
UES Kindergarten students took a field trip to the LaBelle Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment Friday, Oct. 30. The firefighters set up four stations for the kids to explore,
and it was an awesome event! They got a chance to "put out a fire" with the big
water hose, tour the firetruck, try on bunker gear and experience the oxygen
masks. Hats off to our firefighters! It was really their best show yet!
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Thanks for participating!
Hold the party NOT!!!
In response to "the speak out" last week,
I would like to give my opinion. First I would
like to inform the person who wrote it that
they do not speak for me. I do enjoy the par-
ty and appreciate it more than a very small
bonus. There are 250+ county employees
therefore the bonus would not amount to a
hill of beans. I too have children, four to be
exact and they understand the true meaning
of Christmas. They understand that things
may be tough, but we love them and do our
best, and if mom and dad get to go out and
enjoy a nice dinner at no cost to us that is
great.
The door prizes alone are great and I
would rather have the opportunity to win
a day off than get a bonus that probably
wouldn't give me gas money for the week.
I work in a department that isn't always
well liked; most people only talk to us when
they have an issue with their neighborhood.
It is nice to have one day when we get shown
some "love." If that means that the Commis-
sioners or Constitutionals cook and serve us
a nice dinner that is great.
I would like to reiterate that again this is
my opinion and I can only speak for myself.
If you don't want the party, you don't have
to attend.
I am signing my name to this and it may
upset some people, but that is my nature.
Thank You
Thank You For Remembering:
A Big Thank you to all the celebrations
honoring our American Vets. Monday, Nov.
9, the Seminole Indians honored all their
tribal members who have served in the
United States Armed Forces.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Honor Society and
Future Farmers of America from LaBelle High
School paid tribute to our Vets with their
second year program. Highlights were the
slide show, personal experiences, the band
and topped off with TAPS played mournfully
by KC Lynn. A 'sit-down' pancake/sausage
breakfast followed, served by students with
a smile! Thank you to all the students who
wrote poems, made posters, presented each
person attending.
Tuesday afternoon, the American Legion,
Lodge 130 held a birthday party celebrat-
ing the 234 anniversary of the US Marines.
Thank you for the honors.
Veteran's Day began with two assemblies
at the LaBelle Elementary School. This was
the first year for the celebration which was
organized by Mrs. Hayes. The first included
K-2, the second assembly were the 3rd-5th.
Winners of the poster contests were an-
nounced and presented a gift certificate.
The winning essay was read by the author.
The 5th grade choir sang, a very moving
slide show was presented followed by an
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informative demonstration by members of
the American Legion: Commander Tony Al-
varez, First Vice-Commander Bill Davis and
Post Chaplain Sam Renfro showed how to
fold the American Flag and the meaning of
each fold. They presented Blue Star Banners
to Lucinda Kelley, LHS Principal, and LES
teacher, Erin Hayes who have 'children' serv-
ing in the armed forces in war-zones. Thank
you for the program, it was outstanding.
Veteran's Day in the new Veteran's Park
was perfect. Students from Upthegrove El-
ementary walked to the park. It was well
attended and well organized. It was again
concluded with TAPS played by KC Lynn, a
senior at LHS. Everyone was invited to the
VFW for lunch.
Wednesday afternoon Upthegrove Ele-
mentary held their first tribute to those serv-
ing. Each class sang patriotic songs. Those
attending that had served our country were
recognized and received a handmade pop-
py, and letter or poem written by students.
Thank you to Mrs. Therese Carmelite, the
Art and Music Teacher, who coordinated the
program.
We realize that it is very difficult for those
who did have horrific experiences and these
programs bring back too many of those
memories, but we thank you for your ser-
vice and our freedom.
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Just like my opinion take it or leave.
Myra Johnson, Mother of four and
county employee
In response to the writer from last week
speak out, in reference to the county Christ-
mas Party. First off writer, please do not
speak for the rest of us. I too have been a
county employee for several years. I under-
stand with the economy today and the bud-
get cuts that have occurred along with high-
er taxes, a Christmas party is what we need.
I doubt highly, that you really believe that the
county (BOCC) will actually give us a bonus
especially at this time. In my whole time em-
ployed with the county there has never been
any type of holiday or merit bonuses given.
Reflecting on
By Les Morgan, pastor
Caloosa Baptist Church, LaBelle
A few weeks ago I was reading some his-
tory and found the follow-
ing written by an older
pastor, who had retired.
He reflected on what he
once knew true Christian-
ity was like in America. 7
He titled it The Old Paths. -'
God bless you as you read
and reflect.
I liked the old paths,
when moms were at Dr. Les
home. Dads were at Morgan
work. Brothers went into
the army and sisters got married BEFORE
having children!
Crime did not pay; hard work did and
people knew the difference. Moms could
cook. Dads would work. Children would
behave.
Husbands were loving. Wives were sup-
portive and children were polite.
Women wore the jewelry and men wore
the pants. Women looked like ladies. Men
looked like gentlemen. Children looked de-
cent. People loved the truth, and hated a lie;
They came to church to get IN, and not to
get OUT!
Hymns sounded Godly. Sermons sound-
ed helpful. Rejoicing sounded normal; And
crying sounded sincere. Cursing was wick-
ed. Drugs were for illness, and divorce was
unthinkable.
The flag was honored. America was
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That being said, In my opinion only I feel
that the annual Christmas Party is what the
employees need in these tough times. We as
human beings occasionally need some sort
of appreciation for all the hard work we do.
Not to mention, it gives us a great opportu-
nity to be together with fellow employees
and show that although we work for a strug-
gling county we are still a family and stand
by each other in good and bad times. As for
my family, they would appreciate it more if
I came home and said the BOCC gave us a
wonderful Christmas Party and I had a great
time with my co-worker rather than "Hey
kids I got a $4 bonus" from the BOCC which
it would probably amount too if divided
amongst all county employees.
the old paths
beautiful. And God was welcome!
We read the Bible in public and prayed
in school. And, we preached from house
to house. To be called an American was
worth dying for. To be called a Christian was
worth living for. To be called a traitor was a
shame!
Preachers preached because they had a
message; Christians rejoiced because they
had the VICTORY! Preachers preached from
the Bible. Singers sang from the heart; And
sinners turned to the Lord to be SAVED!
A new birth meant a new life. Salvation
meant a changed life; Following Christ led
to eternal life.
Being a preacher meant you proclaimed
the word of God; Being a deacon meant
you would serve the Lord. Being a Christian
meant you would live for Jesus;
And being a sinner meant someone was
praying for you! Laws were based on the
Bible. Homes read the Bible;
And churches taught the Bible.
God was worshiped. Christ was exalted.
And the Holy Spirit was respected.
Church was where you found Christians
on the Lord's day, rather than in the garden,
on the creek bank, on the golf course, or be-
ing entertained somewhere else. I still like
the old paths the best!
Amen, Brother
Dr. Les Morgan is pastor of Caloosa
Baptist Church in LaBelle, located 200 yards
behind Flora & Ella's on Highway 80.
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Church Briefs
Helping hands for Christmas
Marcia's Helping Hands Mission is pre-
paring for its Christmas Project. Last year
this mission gave away 2,000 packages to
families at Christmas.
Please help bring families some joy
Christmas. There will be collection boxes
placed at Family Eye Care and Carlson Me-
morial UMC for clothes, toys, shoes, socks,
coloring books, crayons and candy. Send
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monetary donations to Marcia's Helping
Hands Mission at 3531 Ft. Adams Ave. La-
Belle FL 33935. If you require additional
information please don't hesitate to contact
Marcia Carter at (863) 675-8607.
Bullpit Ministries rodeos
Tonight, Thursday, Nov. 19, Texas Wild
Horse Ministries' Paul Daley will train a
horse while preaching the Bible. 7 p.m. at
Caloosa Belle/Dale Conyers
New cloggers in town
This exciting new team of cloggers directed by Debbie White, formerly of Side-
kick Cloggers, will be performing at all the area events starting at Christmas in
the Park. The team was formed in April of 2009 and their December premier will
be their first performance in front of a live audience. Members of the team are
back row from left: Alea Madrid, Kasey Whidden, Chandler Bridwell, Melissa Ve-
lasco, Leah Van Wagner, Chelsea Bridwell, Fatima Bustemante. Front from left:
Madison Kinney, Kali Holt and Emmalee Evers-Langford. Not pictured Rachel
DiPofi, Kayla Hood, Elly Long and Mackenzie Hudson.
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the LaBelle Rodeo Grounds. No admission.
A free will offering will be collected.
Friday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov.
28, 7 p.m. Bullpit Ministries will present the
last in a series of rodeos the National Day
of the Cowboy Ranch Rodeo series. Mut-
ton Bustin' Pee Barrels, Junior Bull Riding,
Wild Horse Race, Senior Barrels, Ribbon
Roping, Wild Cow Milking, Team Roping
and Branding, Ranch Doggin' and Tying,
Bull Riding and Team Tying.
There are 400 entries. The All Around
Cowboy or Cowgirl of the series will walk
away with a brand new 14' Circle W stock
trailer. All Around Cowboy and Cowgirl
with high points in series win a beautiful
saddle. Event winners will earn some great
belt buckles.
Help needy over the holidays
Freedom Fellowship Ministries is host-
ing a community drive to help the needy at
Thanksgiving and at Christmas with several
different outreaches. Please help with cash
and food for a traditional Thanksgiving din-
ner. Drop off gifts and donations at Freedom
Counseling and Service Center, 60 Calhoun
St., or at the yard sale there Sat., Nov. 21.
Christmas donations can be received any
time during office hours at the Counseling
Center or at Freedom Fellowship Church,
1301 State Route 29, during service times
Sunday at 9:30 a.m. or Wed. at 6:30 p.m.
We need toys, new or used bicycles, new
children's and teen's clothing and shoes etc.
or cash donation.
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Sunday Services
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Services
Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Youth Group 6:30 p.m.
Children's Ministry 7:00 p.m.
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COES students participate in
S-. Veterans Day activities!
Submitted photo/Sandra Taylor
Kids and Veterans
Mrs. McVay's kindergarten class, pictured with Principal, James Sea-
ley, and student intern Martha Carranza, display a poster that they
made to send to a local Marine, Michael Goulette. They also wrote
letters to the soldiers thanking them for their service.
Obituaries
Darrell Hough Harnish, 69
FORT MYERS -Darrell Hough Harnish, age
69 passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009
in Fort Myers after a courageous battle with can-
cer.
Darrell was born in Bluffton, Ind., on Dec. 21,
1939, to the late John W Harnish and Priscilla
Hough Harnish. He married Velma Long on
Aug. 2, 1975; she survives. He worked as a
plumber working out of Local 519 in Miami for
many years. He was a member of the Commu-
nity Harvest Worship Center in LaBelle for many
years. He proudly served his country in U.S. Na-
vy.
Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years,
Velma of Labelle; sons, Kenneth and Kevin Lip-
ka; daughter, Tiffany Harnish; brother, Doyle
Harnish; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services celebrating Darrell's life was
held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Com-
munity Harvest Worship Center where Pastor
L.W Howard officiated. Visitation was Tuesday,
Nov. 17, in the Akin-Davis Funeral Home 6 to 8
p.m. Burial with Military Honors was in Fort De-
naud Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Akin-Davis Fu-
neral Home LaBelle.
Lillie Armeta Hunter, 77
LABELLE -Lillie Armeta Hunter, age 77, of
LaBelle, passed away Nov. 5, 2009, in LaBelle.
She was born Apr. 13, 1932, in LaBelle, daugh-
ter of the late Barney and the late Grace (Tuck-
Community Brief
Silver Spurs Horse 4-H Club
If you are ages 8-17, as of Sept. 1, and
enjoy horses this club is for you. The club
will meet on Nov. 7, from noon 1:30 a.m.,
at Maria Fundora's home, 1463 Oak Ave NW,
LaBelle (Muse area) and is open to Glades
and Hendry County youth. For information
call 674-4092.
Several different classrooms at Country
Oaks Elementary School are participating in
Veterans Day Activities by recognizing local
service men and women who are currently
serving in the military. All second graders
made card art for veterans that are being
honored at LaBelle High School on Veter-
an's Day. They were asked to do this by the
National Honor Society of LHS.
Mrs. Walker's fourth grade class is send-
ing letters to her step-brother, Charles Di-
Tusa, who is serving in the Army and is cur-
rently stationed in Afghanistan. Amy Perle is
the mother of Noarsy and Jennifer, who are
er) McClenithan.
Survivors include son, Ira Glen Hunter, Muse;
daughter, Helen Maddox, LaBelle; brothers,
Pete McClenithan, Clewiston, and Lloyd
McClenithan, LaBelle; sister, Louise Green, La-
Belle; grandchildren, Ira Billy Wagner, Jimmy
Glen Wagner; Jennifer Windham, Sharon Nel-
son, and Carol McClenithan; and eight great-
grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Nov. 7, 2009 at Ft
Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle with Pastor Mike
MacDowell officiating.
Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home -
LaBelle.
Rev. V H. Francis
LABELLE -Rev. V H. Francis, 84, of LaBelle,
formerly of Lakewood, N.J., passed away Nov.
8, 2009, in Sarasota.
Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, from
9 to 11 a.m. at the Church of God-LaBelle fol-
lowed by the Funeral Service starting at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow at Fort Denaud Cemetery
in LaBelle.
Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home -
LaBelle.
JOAQUIN JAKEE" HERRERA "JR"
6-13-61 10-21-89
The family of "Jake Herrera"
would like to invite all his fam-
ily & friends to a graveside
memorial at Ft. Denuad
Cemetery at 1 pm on Sat, Nov
28, 2009. A reception will fol-
low immediately after to reflect
on his memories: Location
TBA. Please bring pictures &
stories to share with his
Children
currently attending Country Oaks Elemen-
tary School. She requested students to write
letters to service men in the same platoon as
her son, Michael Goulette.
Mrs. McVay's kindergarten class and Mrs.
Pratt's second grade class have both written
letters that Mrs. Perle has sent to her son, Mi-
chael, who will then pass them out to his
fellow Marines. Mrs. Perle has also included
packages with Gator-Ade and power bars
for the men and women in boot camp with
her son. She welcomes donations or partici-
pation in this project, and may be contacted
by calling 863-517-0193.
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GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING:
*Target groups defined by the
Centers for Disease and Control
* Children and young adults age 6
months through 24 years
* Pregnant women
* People who live with or care for
children younger than 6 months old
* Health care workers and emergency
medical services personnel
* People age 25 through 64 years
who have health conditions
associated with higher risk of
medical complications (Which
include: Diabetes, Asthma, Heart
Conditions, any type of respiratory
illnesses)
VACUNAS SERAN
ADMINISTRADAS A LOS SIGUIENTES:
Grupos definidos por el
Centro de Salud y Control
* Nihos y adults j6venes de 6 meses
a 24 anos
* Las mujeres embarazadas
* Personas que viven con o atiendan
a nihos menores de 6 meses
* Los trabajadores de salud y de
servicios medicos de emergencia
* Personas de 25 a 64 anos que
tienen condiciones de salud
asociadas con mayor riesgo de
complicaciones medical
(Incluyendo: Diabetes, Corazon,
Asma o cualquier tipo de
enfermedad respiratoria)
CLINIC DATES. TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Note that these dates are for the population specified by the CDC: (Please help educate the public to
understand that these vaccination clinics are for the groups specified above)
Tenga en cuenta que estas fechas son para la poblacion especificada por la CDC: (por favor ayuden
a educar al publico que entiendan que estas clinics de vacunaci6n son para los grupos especificados
anteriormente)
Clewiston Health Department (1100 S. Olympia) 11/17/09 4:30pm to 7pm
Muse West Glades Elementary (2500 CR731 SW) 11/17/09 4:30pm to 7pm
SMoore Haven Doyle Conner Building 11/19/09 4:30pm to 7pm
LaBelle Health Department (1140 Pratt Blvd) 11/21/09 10:00am to 1pm
Moore Haven Doyle Conner Building 12/01/09 4:30pm to 7pm
LaBelle Health Department (1140 Pratt Blvd) 12/01/09 4:30pm to 7pm
Muse West Glades Elementary (2500 CR731 SW) 12/03/09 4:30pm to 7pm
Clewiston Health Department (1100 S. Olympia) 12/05/09 10:00am to 1 pm
Clewiston Health Department (1100 S. Olympia) 12/07/09 4:30pm to 7pm
LaBelle Health Department (1140 Pratt Blvd) 12/08/09 4:30pm to 7pm
Moore Haven Doyle Connor Building 12/10/09 4:30pm to 7pm
Moore Haven Health Dept. (956 US Hwy 27 SW) 12/12/09 4:30pm to 7pm
Clewiston Health Department (1100 S. Olympia) 12/14/09 4:30pm to 7pm
Moore Haven Health Dept. (956 US Hwy 27 SW) 12/17/09 4:30pm to 7pm
LaBelle Health Department (1140 Pratt Blvd) 12/19/09 10:00am to 1 pm
November 19, 2009
Caloosa Belle
Caloosa Belle November 19, 2009
Sports Shorts
Meeting for local skatepark
The Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Depart-
ment is holding a meeting on a Skate Park
Project Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. at the
Recreation Office, 310 W Cowboy Way. Dis-
cuss fundraisers, look over designs and a lo-
cation. Call 863-675-5347.
Try out for Junior Pro
Boys and girls from third-eighth grade,
tryout for Junior Pro basketball Sunday, Nov.
22 at UES, 1 p.m. Two girls coaches and one
boys coach are still needed. Call Darrell Har-
ris at 675-2565 or Pat Langford at 675-1686.
Alumni game cancelled
LHS has cancelled the Nov. 27 basketball
alumni game. Any money sent for registra-
tion will be returned to the applicant.
Youth rodeo planned
LaBelle Family Livestock will have a
youth rodeo Saturday, Nov. 21, 4 p.m. at
the LaBelle Rodeo Grounds. No admission.
Concession available.
Kim Allen Memorial
Race for ESE program
This coming Saturday night, Nov. 21, will
be the Second Annual Kim Allen Memo-
rial race to honor the life of Kim Allen and
to raise money in his name for the Hendry
County School's ESE program. Kim was a
local businessman, son, husband, loving fa-
ther and, most of all, just a great person.
On this night there will be the fastest and
greatest stars in Late Model Racing from all
over the Southeast United States, competing
in their event.
The Late Model Challenge Series will
crown its 2009 Senior Champion. Also that
evening enjoy the Open Wheel Modified,
Pure Stocks and Street Stocks.
Gates open at 4 p.m., racing begins at 7
p.m. The race track is located on Hwy. 27
right at the Hendry-Glades County line near
Moore Haven. For more information, call
863-673-4325 or 863-675-1580.
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Barron, Baker heading to state final competition
Superstitious people worry about bad
things happening on Friday the 13.
But for two LaBelle High School Cross
Country runners that day would prove to
be lucky. At Lake Park in Tampa last Friday
(Nov. 13), Gabriel Barron and Caleb Baker
both qualified for the State Finals individu-
ally by finishing in the top fifteen runners at
the Regional Meet. Gabriel finished 7th with
a time of 16:27, while Caleb finished 13th
and had a time of 16:51. Those were per-
sonal best times for both runners this year
and could not have come at a better time.
They will be competing at the State Champi-
onships in Dade City Saturday, Nov. 21.
As for the rest of the Boys team, Coach
Frost implemented a race strategy for his
runners in hopes that it would improve
their chances of moving on. "Even though
we did well in our District (4th), I felt we
needed something a little extra to improve
our chances of moving on. Looking at the
strength of the top three teams in our Dis-
trict and theirs, I knew we would have to do
something special," said Coach Frost.
The remaining five LaBelle runners were
asked to block other teams' runners on a
narrow spot on the course (in the woods)
at the beginning of the race. Frost concluded
that, "Even though the strategy may not have
worked for the team, it may have assisted
Gabriel and especially Caleb in qualifying for
State." Unfortunately, the boys' team finished
7th, missing out on qualifying for State by
one position. The rest of the Boys were lead
by Senior Chris Timms 18:08, Junior David
Miller 18:47, Senior "Nacho" Acosta 18:49,
Freshman Nik Loredo 19:42 and Sophomore
Carlos Santillan 20:05.
Girls end season
The Girls' Cross Country team ended their
season by finishing 11th out of 12 teams at
the Regional Finals in Tampa.
Cowboys end tough season
by Patty Brant pare. He got off five punts quickly and none
Caloosa Belle were even close to being blocked.
The Cowboys finished their season Coach Bennett said their 1-9 season did
Nov. 13 with a tough 48-0 loss to Evangeli- not come close to doing justice to the team,
cal Christian School, what especially the seniors.
Coach Hal Bennett called He said they are leaders
"the best team we've whose contributions can-
plaved all year." not be measured on the
Despite the fact that the
Cowboys did some good
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said they were just out-
matched. o t
He was proud that his Facundo
boys played to the best of acun
their ability, he commented, but they were
just playing a much bigger, 9-1 team on its
way to the playoffs.
Offensive Player of the Week: David
Miller had great games two weeks in a row.
Against ECS he had several good runs and
blocked well. He brought in a 31-yard catch
that was one of LaBelle's bright spots in the
game.
Defensive Player of the Week: Safe-
ty Robert Facundo had several tackles and
broke up several passes.
Special Teams Player of the Week:
backup punter Jordan Phillips did a good
job despite only having a couple days to pre-
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A coach since 1998,
Coach Bennett predicted
that LaBelle has a lot
to look forward to with Jordon
these young men. "This Phillips
is the best group I've ever
coached," he stated proudly, "they are some
of the best people I know."
Now it's planning time
for nextyear, he said. Hope-
fully several Cowboys can
look forward to playing in
some special post season
games.
He said several schools
are looking at Dale Thomp-
son. David Miller
"These young men are
scrappy," he said, "they fought hard all year
and this town should be proud of them."
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Despite missing two of their top four run-
ners (Senior Karina Barron and Sophomore
Socorro Ruiz), the remaining Cowgirls all
ran their best times of the year and avoided
finishing last.
Sophomore Ashley Golemme again fin-
ished first for LaBelle with a time of 22:56.
She was followed by Freshman Cory Taylor
23:16, Junior "Pencil" Madrid 24:00, Senior
Emily Hull 25:33, Senior Dani Bennett 25:45
and Junior Laura Reed 27:01.
The Cowgirls ended a successful year by
finishing first or second in all of their dual
meets and became the first Girls team to ad-
vance to Regionals out of the new District
alignment (first time in five years).
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Area H1NI vaccination success School Briefs
by Pat Dobbins
The Hendry and Glades County Health
Departments held their first H1N 1-Swine Flu
mass vaccination clinic at West Glades Ele-
mentary School. Over 140 people were vac-
cinated within two hours. The lines started
forming at 4 p.m. and the vaccinations start-
ed promptly at 4:30. Those in line included
parents with young children and adults that
met the target groups.
The Hendry and Glades County Health
Departments had a team of 14 people which
included five nurses and other well trained
staff to assist. There were strategic stations
lined in the hallway to help with the flow
of people. The first station was identified as
"triage" where people were interviewed to
make sure they met the target group. Then
they proceeded to "registration" where they
filled out paperwork, received a short medi-
cal screening to decide the dosage and type
of vaccine they would receive. The next step
was the "vaccination station." Some parents
chose the nasal mist for their child while
other children braved the needle.
Area residents, Annette Spargo, her son
Hunter Spargo and her daughter Holly Ste-
venson all braved the needle together. They
were within the target group to receive the
vaccine. They all left with a smile on their
face saying that the whole process seemed
to go very smoothly and quickly. Several peo-
ple thanked the Health Department workers
for setting up at the school to provide this
service to the community. Pat Dobbins,
Administrator for the Hendry and Glades
County Health Departments stated "We are
working hard to ensure that the children in
our communities have the opportunity to
get vaccinated for H1N1. We want to thank
the West Glades Elementary School for part-
nering with us for this very important mass
vaccination campaign."
Additionally, the Glades County Sheriff's
Department provided a deputy at the site
to assist with security and crowd control
but there were no issues. The vaccine will
be provided at other scheduled locations
over the next few weeks, so please look for
schedules in the newspapers and on posters
throughout the communities in Hendry and
Glades Counties.
The Hendry County Health Department
has designated two different days and times
that we can accept "walk-ins" to the clinic
for H1N1 vaccinations. LaBelle: Wednesday
afternoons and Friday mornings. Clewiston:
Tuesday mornings and Friday afternoons.
The Center for Disease Control and Pre-
vention provides the guidance for the is-
suance of the vaccine, and the Health De-
partments can only vaccinate the targeted
groups which include healthy children over
6 months through 24 years of age, pregnant
women, healthcare and emergency service
personnel, individuals who live with or care
for an infant under 6 months, and those who
are 25 years and older who have a chronic
health condition. If you have any questions
regarding the H1N 1-Swine Flu vaccine, you
can call any Health Department or 1-877-
352-3581.
Yard sale for LHS athletics
The annual LaBelle High School Yard Sale
in October was such a huge success, that we
decided to have another one on December
5! This one will also be held at Upthegrove
Elementary School on the Main Street side
of the school. The sale will take place from
8 a.m.-noon. Clean out your garage and
help the LaBelle High School Athletic De-
partment in the process. In the face of tough
economic times, our annual athletic budget
has been severely reduced. To offset these
reductions, we are hoping for your gener-
ous donations to help the athletes at LaBelle
High School during the 2009 2010 school
year. No donation is too small, nor too large.
We can accept furniture, clothes, collectible
items, and any previously loved, but no lon-
ger needed items. All we ask that they be in
good and still usable condition. We also ask
that any items of clothing be washed before
they are donated. Please call LaBelle High
School at 674-4120 to arrange a pickup of
your items or drop them off at the school
after 3 p.m. All messages will be forwarded
to Mel Greenleaf who is in charge of this
fundraiser. Thank you in advance for your
generous and continued support of athletics
at LaBelle High School. And don't forget to
come out and check out the many pre-loved
items we will have for sale. You many find
exactly what you are looking for at a fraction
of the original cost.
Submitted photo/Dolores Agnew
Spooky fun
Scary pumpkins decorated by the
third, fourth and fifth grade classes sit
in a frightening row on the cafeteria
stage at LaBelle Elementary School.
The students are competing in a con-
test to see who has the most popular
pumpkin. The competition was created
to raise money for the Art Department
at L.E.S. The pumpkins were gener-
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10 Caloosa Belle November 19, 2009
LaBelle woman takes gold in bikini contest
by Patty Brant
Caloosa Belle
What is more beautiful than the human
form?
Meet Betsy Armstrong. Just 25, Betsy
Armstrong is co-owner of Studio 283 hair
salon and a new devotee of physique com-
petition. In fact, she just took first place in
the 2009 National Physique Committee's
Dayana Cadeau Classic Bikini Division in Mi-
ami. It was her very first competition. The
contest took place at Miami-Dade Audito-
rium on Oct. 24.
This Muse resident graduated from La-
Belle High School in 2003. She said she has
always been into fitness but started going to
Big Iron Barbell gym to work out early this
year.
That's when she became motivated by
Big Iron Barbell owner and certified trainer
Shain Wyka and Carlene Campbell. Car-
lene and Sarah Castle earned top awards in
September at the Royal Palm Classic Body
Building and Figure Competition at Cape
Coral High School.
Betsy made the commitment to go for it
on Aug. 22 and Shain put together a fitness
plan for her that includes five or six meals
per day, balancing protein and carbs no
sugar. Betsy also trains three or four times
per week and does a cardio workout four or
five times per week.
It's not the intensive training regimen that
Carlene and Sarah follow, but tough enough.
Betsy also has a daily two-hour exercise rou-
tine using treadmills and weights.
Betsy said nutrition is 80 percent of her
plan. As with other strict regimens, it requires
the support of those closest to you. Betsy is
grateful for the support of her fiance.
In all honesty, Betsy has always had a
wonderful body and shape. It took her just
two months to go from having a good body
to a great one one that could take first place
in some very stiff competition.
It took a lot of discipline, Betsy concedes,
but she said she loves to work out and was
surrounded by inspiring people.
Betsy started out at a petit 5'3", 115
pounds and lost weight quickly on her new
regimen, down to just 103 perfectly propor-
tioned pounds,
At the same time, her body fat actually
increased slightly, The goal of the bikini divi-
sion is to maximize the feminine contours
of the body, Shain said, so the trick is to de-
fine, smooth and round certain areas of the
body.
It's a big sacrifice, Shain concedes, but he
insists the results are attainable by anybody.
On stage, the contestants take over on
their own. Faced with a stage full of virtu-
ally perfect bodies, the judges often rely on
things like the contestants' walk their flair.
Contestants don't have the specific pose re-
quirements of the body builders. It comes
down to individual style, charisma and con-
fidence the "it" factor, Shain said.
Obviously, Betsy has plenty of "it" and
she's ready to see how far it can take her.
Submitted photo
Betsy Armstrong said she didn't expect the gold when she entered first bikini
contest, but the judges obviously saw her shine.
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FEATURES OF THE WEEK!
2BR/1BA FIXER UPPER on % Ac lot-3
homesites $36,000
WATERFRONT
TWO BUILDABLE LOTS! 200+/- ft. on
water w/ 60' dock & protected boat harbor.
$499,900 OWNER FINANCING POSSI-
BLE
SPACIOUS 3 BR RIVERFRONT HOME,
views of Intracoastal Waterway & Ortona
Locks. $269,000 {PRICE REDUCED}
INTRACOASTAL RIVERFRONT HOME
plus dock-house, boat ramp, guest house &
more. $325,000
3BR/2BA WATERFRONT HOME w/125'
Caloosahatchee River frontage. $284,900
SELLER MOTIVATED! Wooded 1 ac river-
front parcel Hwy 78 west. $245,000
WATERFRONT LOT! I .. .. .11
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HOMES
3BR/2BA MANUFACTURED HOME in
town. $39,900
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in 2005. $,< IV W
2/2 CONDO GOLFSIDE VILLAGE -
Lehigh Acres. Recent .1-- screened
lanai & golf course view. I*' *.',':
3BR/2BA HOME! Large Oaks & nicely
landscaped. $99,500
4BR/2BA HOME Spacious w/large family
room. $119,900
3BR/2BA CUSTOM HOME built in 2006.
$124,000
2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1: 5/2.5 manufac-
tured home with underground pool and 3/2
manufactured home on a total of 1 acre. -
$140,000
HOMES ON ACREAGE
3BR/2BA MOBILE HOME on 2.5 Ac
$79,000
2BR/2BA MANUFACTURED HOME on
2.5 +/- acres. $95,000
3BR/2BA CBS HOME: 5+/- acres in the
country. $169,900 POSSIBLE SELLER
FINANCING
4BR/2BA MOBILE HOME! 5+/- Acres,
cleared w/ fence & pond. $179,000
3BR/2BA 2005 MANUFACTURED
HOME! 5.9+/- acres, screen patio, covered
front porch, fenced, workshop &detached
garage. $229,000
12+/- AC IP Tl T(VS HOME
fronting on Hwy 78 West! $300,000
3BR/2BA HOME ON 1.37+/- ACRE!
Commercial Zoned, Hwy Frontage.
$450,000
3BR/2BA POOL HOME on 66.5 +/- Acres
in Felda. $739,900
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2.09 M/L ACRES w/large, beautiful oaks.
$58,520
64+/- ACRES of Prime fertile land in
Felda, less than $8,600/ACRE.
LOTS AVAILABLE...PLEASE CALL FOR
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COMMERCIAL
C ZONED; Property is 100' x 295' Includes
a 30' x 60' steel Quonset building and shed -
$100,000
CUSTOM CABINET SHOP. Property is
115' x 300' Re-route of Hwy 78 gives this
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180 N Bridge St
LaBelle, FL
(863) 675-6788
Donna Kane, Broker; Assoc: Trisha Arnold, Denise Walker,
Beverly Curtis, Wayne Simmons, & Telina Campos
MANUFACTURED HOMES
* Large families? No prob-
lem! Two newer Palm
Harbor homes on 24+
acres. One 4 Bd/3.5 Ba
with upgrades throughout
+ 30 x 50' workshop.
Home #2 is a 3Bd/2Ba
split floor plan. Both
homes are in wonderful
condition. Enjoy peaceful
country living! $425,000.
* 3BR/2BA w/den on 10
acs, workshop, pond,
additional homesite
$249,900.
* Furnished 3BR/2BA on
5 acs. Features include
large front porch, wrap
around deck, galvalume
roof $139,900
* 4BR/2BA M/H on
fenced .50 ac. Convenient
to town. $112,000
* 3BR/2BA doublewide
M/H on 2.5 +/- ac.
$99,900
* 4 BD/2 BA home on
one fenced acre.Perfect
for a large large family.
$99,000
* Immaculate 2BR/2BA
home on .60 ac with
fenced back yard. The
30x40 garage includes
pool table, stereo system,
tv and more. $82,900
* 3BR/2BA on 2.5 acs in
Pioneer $75,000
COMMERCIALINDUSTRIAL
* Development potential
8.2+/- ac high density
future land use.
$975,000.
* 1.15 +/- acs commercial
property w/Cowboy Way
frontage. $575,000.
* Location with a Future!
.90 acre in the city limits
offering 200' ON SR 80
WITH B-2 ZONING.
$289,000.
* Business office and
additional site, located
one block off SR 80
$200,000.
* .82 acre industrial par-
cel on Industrial Loop.
$150,000
Lookingfor a bank
foreclosure list
Come see us!
* 3/2 on oversize Lce! l Port LaBelle.
$69,900. i ..
HOMES
* Riverfront Immaculate 3/2 waterway estate
on 1.14+/- acres outside of LaBelle. Home is
2,425 sq. ft. of living area with overspacious
kitchen, pantry, screened pool and a 1,944 sq, ft.
workshop with office, bath and a generator
compressor room. $795,000.
* Horse lovers welcome! 4/2.5 on 3.24+/- in
Port LaBelle Ranchettes. 2,500 sq. ft of living
area, 2 car garage, wrap around porch and
more. $335,000.
* Corporated -.n-.-l' ,r-,-.:,.- r, --s a little
TLC, 4/3, 3 (, .UNDER,- res with
caged pool, CONTRACT. I, granite
counter tops and lots more. $299,900.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 CBS home on 6.48+/-
acres with pool and completely fenced.
$213,900.
* 4/2 CBS home onlHNifERide of LaBelle.
Needs some TLCO I TRACT
* Corporate Owned! 3/2 2006 CBS home out-
side LaBelle in SOh .DMction and a few
minutes from schools and shopping. $72,900
* Cozy 2/1 in Port LaBelle. Completely redone
form top to bottom. Have to see! $70,000.
* 3/2 on oversize S fftie Port LaBelle.
$69,900. ".
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I ,,'n N.i SOLD!!! "garage and
lots more. $68,000.
* Nice 3/1 CBS in Port LaBelle. Seller says make
offer! $65,000.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 2007 CBS home in
Lehigh Acres. $63,900.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 located in central
Lehigh Acres with a huge detached
.. II. ,,, 1 . 1 yard. $59,000.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 2005 CBS home in
5- S.M iSt LaelF
86 675197
Lehigh Acres. Needs a little TLC. $54,900
* Corporate "., i..". on canal.
Open floor ,U.LuD,, ,i thru out.
$48,000.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 centrally located in
Lehigh Acres. Close to schools and shopping.
Needs a little TLC. $47,900.
* Corporate owned! Little bit of TLC and this
3/2 home in Port LaBelle could be a beauty
$32,670.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 on .49+/- in Lehght
S POLD'1n ........ rooms
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* Corporate owned! 2/1 condo located in
Lehigh Acres on a canal. $19,900.
* Corporate owned! 2/2 condo in 55+ commu-
nity Central Lehigh Acres. Move in ready
$19,900.
* Great investment potential! 1BR/1B home on
a corner lot. Homes needs some work... but is
priced to sell. $17,000.
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Needs some TLC. $12,500.
MOBILE HOMES
* Need more "living" room? 2,152 sq ft of luxu-
rious living. This 4BR/2B home on 10+/- acs has
it all, spacious family room, master suite w/
office, covered porch, and fencing for horses.
This one is a steal @ only $250,000
* Size will surprise you! 2BR/2B home on 10+/-
acres is very well kept. Features a warm com-
forable living room w/gas fireplace, spacious
kitchen, front & real covered porches.
$250,000
* Immaculate 4/2 on 9.54 acres. Spacious living
room, family room w/fireplace, large master
suite, lots, lots of more. $159,900.
SCountry living at its best! 3/2 on 2.30+/- acres
outside city of LaBelle. Over spacious kitchen &
mastr bath. New carpet through out home.
$149,900.
* 3/2 manufactured home on 4+/- acres in
Muse. Partially cleared and fenced. $145,000.
* Relax the rural way! Situated on 1.25 acs in
9g.. .. I. ..... .. I ...i.i ,, 2006 3/2 m an-
ufactured home. SELLER FINANCING AVAIL-
ABLE! $129,900
* 4/2 on 10+/- acres in Pioneer Plantation. With
2,356+/- sq. ft. of living area, spacious living
room with fireplace. $112,500.
* Two for the price of one on 1 ac. 3/2 well
maintained manufactured home + a 2/2 manu-
factured home. $100,000
* Want country living without the long drive to
the city? Get the best of both worlds with this
3BR/2BA home on 2.29+/- acres on Case Road.
$97,000.
* Corporate ownlM~u iaculate manufac-
tured home C "JLS e of LaBelle.
$95,100.
* Immaculate 3/2 located in City of LaBelle on
oversized lot, features woodlike flooring and
carpet, master bath has tiled shower, overspa-
cious kitchen and much much more. Priced to
sell at $69,900.
* Let's make a deal! 3/2 home features built in
cabinets, large master bath, spacious kitchen,
and plenty of elbow room. Outside you will find
a fenced yard and storage shed. $69,000
* 4/2 manufactured home located in
Immokalee near schools and shopping.
$55,000.
* Affordable starter 3/1.5 on corner lot in
Moore Haven. $50,000.
* 3/2 manufactured in city limits. Close to
schools, shopping & easy access to SR80.
$49,900.
* Corporate owned! Located in Ortona. 3/2 on
.22+/- of an acre. Little TLC .11 I. i ....
a long way $27,521.
Call about our vacant land!
LOTS
* 2.72+/- partially fenced acreage in Muse.
$75,000.
* .29 +/- acre in Belmont S/D. Priced to sell at
only $42,000. Possible seller financing.
SBuy now build later. Nice city lot in Belmont
subdivision. $35,000.
* Nice 1.25+/- ac. in Montura $8,000.
* Call about our Port LaBelle lots!
COMMERCIAL
* Prime 20+/- ac potential commercial parcel
located near West Glades Elem. in Muse &just
minutes away from LaBelle. $3.50 per sq ft
* Invest now build later! Corner lot outside
city limits near town. $100,000.
* 2 ac. located in City limits. Zoned Industrial.
$100,000.
RIESD RA SATIC
MANUFACTURED
HOMES
$29,000 3/2 in the city
limits, needs TLC. Bank
Foreclosure Sold As Is.
$59,000 3/2 in Ortona
$64,900 New MH on 1/2
ac off SR29
$69,900 4/2 on 2 Ac.
Foreclosure, Sold As Is -
Over 2,000 sq. ft. built in
1996
$79,900 3/2 on 2 ac. in
Muse.
$89,000 3/2 in Moore
Haven Yacht Club 1200
Sq Ft.
$117,000 4/2 Newer MH
on /2 Ac, Seller Motivated.
REDUCED! $119,000 -
3/2 on 2 /2 Ac Recent
Updates 1436 Sq Ft.
$150,000 3/2 on 6 Ac,
Marshall Field Rd. Seller
Financing.
$375,000 3/2 on 30 Ac in
Muse, Oaks, Creek, &
Great Pasture.
HOMES
$39,000 Well main-
tained Country Village
2/2
$69,000 2/2 Great
Starter in Port LaBelle.
$69,000 3/2 in town, cor-
ner lot.
$74,000 2/2 in Port
LaBelle, large porch.
$79,900 Newer 3/2, built
in 2005, Short Sale.
$125,000 CBS 3/2 w/2
car garage on 2 ac, Short
Sale.
$129,000 3/2 Modular,
Make Offer.
$157,500 3/2 in Laurel
Oaks, needs TLC, Seller
Financing.
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;. 6NTICACT
$179,900 4/2 in Muse
Country Cabin on 2+ Ac.
$225,000 3/2 in Gated
Riverbend Estates, Seller
says Make Offer.
$299,000 Country home
on 5 Ac. many updates,
newer roof, over 2,000 sq.
ft. & 2 car garage.
$459,000 3/2 Upgrades
adorn CBS Country Pool
Home w/outbuildings, rid-
ing arena, 13 Ac.
COMMERCIAL/
INDUSTRIAL
$119,000 1/2 Acre
Commercial Lot on Davis
St.
$199,000 Vacant 2 ac. on
SR 80, just west of town
1-2.
$269,000 State Road 80
Corner /2 Ac, B-1 w/bill-
board income.
$395,000 1 ac on Main
St., busy downtown loca-
tion w/older bldg.
$395,000 4800 Sq. Ft.
FREE MLS ACCESS LINK: WWW.BELLEREALTY.COM
Terri Banky Lic. Real Estate Broker
Associates: Shary Weckwerth; Susan Hill,
Nick Rota, Lisa Andrews, Sandra Alexander
and Roxie Cisneros
Steel Bldg. on fenced 1 Ac
Industrial, Short Sale.
Approved
$399,000 4.5Ac, 2400
Steel Bldg Industrial,
Possible Lease Option.
REDUCED $399,000 -
Short Sale! 2 Steel Bldgs,
over 8000 Sq. Ft. Zoned
PUD on 2+ Ac.
$559,000 3 Ac+/- with
Bldg on Sr 29, C-2 zoning.
$675,000 5 Ac +/-
Industrial. Will split,
Cleared & Filled, Seller
Financing.
WATERFRONT
$55,000 2/2 MH in River
Oaks/Ortona, now water-
front!
$159,000 Over 1 ac. on
the main river, F Denaud
Rd.
$189,000 Manufac-tured
home on 1 ac., Ortona
$192,500 Old Ft.
Denaud 1 Ac.
$199,000 Hidden
Hammock 1 Ac w/dock.
$395,000 High Elevation
with long views, 5 Ac.
$389,000 3/2 Super CBS
River Home w/pool on
Oxbow w/dock on double
lot.
$499,000 Eagle Point
1Ac Deep Water &
Protected Harbor w/ Lg
Dock.
$425,000 3/4 in Ft.
Denaud on 2.6+/- ac with
228 ft. riverfront.
$695,000 Spectacular 7
Ac Pasture w/Oaks, 500 Ft
on the River, Below
Appraisal.
$1,550,000 5/8 Estate
HomfM It iCfFt on
the IWbb 'Dock,
Really Private.
LOTS & LAND
$4,900 Moore Haven
Yacht Club lot
$5,900 Port Labelle
Lots, Seller financing
$9,900 Mobile home
lots, south of town
$13,500 1.25 Ac in
Montura Ranches
$49,000 2.2 Ac Rural
Residential Fenced
$65,000 4.2 ac. on
Fernwood. Great buy!
$69,000 Estate
Homesite in Oak Haven.
2 ac with great oaks.
$83,000 6.5 Ac Very
Private, F RD
$100,000 2.5 Ac Hwy 27,
Clewiston
$125,000 Ft Denaud
Acres, 8 ac. private loca-
tion
$495,000 Development
Potential Platted lots on
16+/- Ac.
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galv, electric, wood
floor & window $600
863-612-0992
Mobile Home -2 6,
3/2 very clean, 16' x 76'
(home only, no
land)1,200 sq.f.
incl.kompl.kitchen, A/C
$21,900.00.
(239)694-2040 or
(239)728-8275
Refurbished Comput-
ers -XP/Vista, $50 to
$300, guaranteed! Call
Tony. (863)517-2782
New 25 poles, 5.5" to 6"
x12' $10 ea. 2003 golf
cart, runs good $1000
863-840-0505 LaBelle
Macaw, blue & gold, 10
mo. tame & talks w/Ig
cage $925. Toy terrier
pup $65 863-675-1571
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thing sold, advertise in
the classified.
Wanted to buy Used re-
frigerators and stoves
863-612-5455
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& reduced rent on select apartments.
Security Deposit as low as $132.50
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863-675-3339 6760 Santa Fe North
Corner of Cowboy Way & Cedarwood
Pkwy. Or call for directions.
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DUPLEX 3 Bdrm. in the
Belmont area of LaBelle,
nice neighborhood,
convenient location.
VERY REASONABLE!
Call 863-673-4630.
CONDO 2/2, Furn. $750
mo. + util. & Sec. Refs.
req'd. NO PETS! Willard
Realty (863)675-8180
Find it faster. Sell it sooner
in the classified
Duplexs -Bryan &
Hickory St. 2br/lba ce-
ramic tile, like new in-
side $650 mo. lbr/lba
ceramic tile, like new
inside $540 mo. Trace
Pfluge, LaBelle Tropics
Realty 863-673-6533
SEASONAL RENTAL:
2/2, Furn. $1100 mo. +
Tax & Sec. Refs. req'd.
NO PETS! Willard Realty
(863)675-8180
COUNTRY VILLAGE
2br, 2 full ba, 1 car gar-
age. Very nice & clean.
No pets. $650/mo
(863)675-0943 or
(863)673-7169
LABELLE 2br, in city
limits, Ig lot with oaks,
screened porch, Ig shed
and patio area.
$595/mo Pets ok,
(863)675-0104
MOVE IN READY 1 br,
rent includes utilities &
cable, W/D, in Labelle
(863)517-1000
MUSE AREA 1 BR, 1 BA
Homey Cabin, under old
oaks on 20 manicured
acres. Beautiful place to
live. $750 mo. Call
239-462-2158
NEWLY RENOVATED
3br, 2ba, large rooms
throughout. New car-
pet. New porcelain tile
firs. New kitchen cabi-
nets. Pet allowed. $775
mo. (863)675-0104
PORT LABELLE New
section, brand new 3br,
2ba, 2 car garage
home, near schools,
3069 NE Beechwood
Circle, $850/mo + dep.
(863)674-0281
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Port LaBelle, 4059 S
Edgewater Circle, 4 bed
4011 Rainbow Circle 3
bed 239-369-6506
SEVERAL HOUSES TO
CHOOSE FROM 3br &
lbr, (863)675-5968 or
(863)221-2944. Margaret
Barber Real Estate
Office Bldg, Shop
and Parking
(Out of City Limits)
Phone: 863-675-2648
A Load & Lock
Storage
5775 SR 80 LaBelle, FL
863-674-1876
Alarmed Units Security
Cameras Outside Storage
Mobile Storage 5x5 up to
10x30 Units A/C Units
Penske Truck Rentals
Bring this ad and
receive $50 off
first months rent
LABELLE RENT-A-SPACE
Cowboy Way & Kennedy
Blvd. Monthly includes
tax: 5'x10' $42.80;
8'x10' $53.50;10'xl0'
$58.85; 8'x25 $96.30;
24 hr access $25
returnable key deposit.
863-675-2392
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CONDOS 1/1, 2/2, 3/2
Furnished. Nice! Quiet.
$144K-$185K Willard
Realty. (863)675-0779
PALM HARBOR
3/2 HUGE, Loaded
14 houses to choose
from. On Your Lot!
Starting at $399 per
month. 800-622-2832
Buy Now/Build Later
Port LaBelle, 10,000 FT.
VACANT LOT on paved
road w/utilities. Owner
Financing. Price to sell!
Call Owner 863-673-5071
RANCHETTE 1.25 acre
Montura Ideal for RV,
Mobile or Primary Home.
Owner Financing $2,000
Down. 863-675-1107
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LABELLE 2BR, 1BA.
$150/wk + dep. Call
863-675-7210
LABELLE 2BR, 1BA,
AC, Ig deck, oak trees,
$140/wk. $340 to move
in. Call (863)673-5704
LABELLE AREA 1BR, 1
BA, scr. porch, in RV re-
sort. $450/mo + dep.
Call 863-673-6362 now!
BANK REPO'S
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Mobile Home Angels
561-721-2230
Fixer Upper Mobile
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city water & sewer,
$33,900 or best offer.
Owner/Realtor
(863)673-2754
LABELLE 3br, 2ba, like
new on large improved
lot. Owner financing with
10% down,
(863)675-8010 or
(863)675-4300
Love the earth Recycle
your used items by
selling them in the
classified.
Montura Ranches DW,
$8K 1st time home buyer
credit expires 11/30/09!
1200 Ft. Home on 1 +Acs
Paved road. Call Marie
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Classic 1985 Dodge 600
convertible. See-make
offer at lot 48, LaBelle
Woods 740-974-8855
Trans Am 1979, 400 gto
motor. $1,900 Also
Dryer $100 & air cond
$100. 863-612-0992
Flat bed trailer -3axle
8x20 good for swamp
cabbage float
$450.00/or best offer.
(863)673-6839
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339046 CB/CN 11/19/09
PFrt LaBelle Advisory Committee
George Davis
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
THE AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION GRANTED TO
PRANASLEEP, LLC
Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commis-
sioners will hold a Public Heanng on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 5:05
p.m., Clewiston City Hall, 115 West Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Flonda, to
consider an ordinance to revoke the ad valorem tax exemption granted to
Pranasleep, LLC entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, REVOKING THE AD VALOREM TAX
EXEMPTION GRANTED TO PRANASLEEP, LLC, PURSUANT TO OR-
DINANCE NO. 2007- 09 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the pro-
posed ordinance.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry County
Commission with respect to any matter discussed at such meeting, he/she
will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection on week-
days between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Office of the
County Attorney, 165 South Lee Street, LaBelle, Flonda.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman
339422 CB/CN 11/19/09
NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
Hendy County, Florida (the "County") hereby provides nobce, pursuant to
Section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform
method of collecbng non-ad valorem special assessments to be levied within
the Banyan Village area, Port LaBelle Plat Units 10-13, within the unincorpo-
rated area of the County, for capital costs associated with constucbon of
water lines for Banyan Village and service assessments for maintenance of
such water lines commencing with the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1,
2010, and continuing each year until discontinued by the County. The
County will consider te adoption of a resolution electing to use the uniform
method of collecting such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632,
Florida Statutes, at a public hearing to be held at 5:00 p.m. on December 8,
2009, in the Commission Room, Clewiston City Hall, 115 West Ventura Ave-
nue, Clewiston, Florida. Such resolution will state the need for the levy and
will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject
to the levy. Copies of the proposed form of resolubon, which contains the
legal description of the real property subject to the levy, are on file at the
County Administrator's Office, 165 S. Lee Steet, LaBelle, Florida. All inter-
ested persons are invited to attend.
In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the County
with respect to any matter relating to the consideration of the resolution at
the above-referenced public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be
needed and in such an event, such person may need to ensure hat a ver
batim record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the testi-
mony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommoda-
tion or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the
County Clerk at (863) 675-5217, seven days days prior to the date of the
hearing.
Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
338723 CGS/CB 11/12,19,26;12/03/09
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
PORT LABELLE UTILITY ADVISORY BOARD
Notice is hereby given that the Port LaBelle Utility Advisory Board will
hold a meeting Monday, December 9, 2009, at 2:00 PM., at the Hendry
County Courthouse, 25 East Hickpoochee Avenue, Commission Chambers,
LaBelle, Ronda. The meebng is open to the public. The meebng site is
accessible by the disabled.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the pro-
ceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the tes-
timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Florida Department of Transportation Project
Bids will be received by the Tallahassee Office until 10:30 A.M. on Wednes-
day, December 2, 2009, for Proposal ID T1335. A Certification of Qualifica-
tion is not required for this Signing/Pavement Markings project on SR 29,
from a Pt. N of Sears RD to Glades Co Line in Hendry County. Budget Esti-
mate $239,576.00. Complete letting adverbsement information for this
project is available on our website at http //wwwdotstate fl us/cc-ad-
min/Lettina Prolect Info shtm or by calling (850)414-4000.
338416 CB 11/12,19/09
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO IMPACT FEES
Nobce is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commis-
sioners will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 5:05
p.m., in the Commission Room, Clewiston City Hall, 115 West Ventura
Avenue, Clewiston, Ronda, to consider an ordinance relating to impact
fees:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY SUS-
PENSION ON PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL IMPACT FEES WITHIN HEND-
RY COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION, INCLUSION IN CODE AND SCRIVENER'S ERRORS
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the pro-
posed ordinance.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry County
Commission with respect to any matter discussed at such meebng, he/she
will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection on week-
days between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Office of the
County Attomey, 165 South Lee Street, LaBelle, Ronda.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman
339427 CB/CN 11/19/09
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUITIN AND FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
Case No. 08-764-CA
HENDRY IMPROVEMENT, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
Plaintiff
-vs-
7875 WHEELER ROAD, LLC, a Florida limited liability company,
MATTHEW T. MILLER, individually, RONALD BAILEY, JR., individu-
ally, JOHN C. MILLER, II, individually, JOHN CHARLES MILLER, in-
dividually, FIVE STAR FARMS, LLC, a Florida limited liability
company, UNKNOWN TENANT #1, and UNKNOWN TENANT #2,
the names being fictitious to account for parties in possession,
Defendants
AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to the Amended Summary
Judgment in Foreclosure and for Assessment of Reasonable Attorneys' Fees
entered by Circuit Court Judge James D. Sloan, in and for Hendry County,
Fonda, wherein the cause is pending under docket number 08-764-CA, the
Honorable Barbara S. Butler, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hendry County,
Honda, will offer for sale at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for
cash at the Clerk of Courts Office, Courthouse Complex, C.E. Hall Building,
Administrahon Area, second floor lobby, 25 E. Hickpoochee Avenue, La-
Belle, Flonda, at 11:00 A.M. on the 2nd day of December, 2009, within the
legal hours or sale, the following described property:
EXHIBIT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REAL ESTATE
A parcel of Land lying in Section 18, Township 44 South, Range 28 East,
being the South half of the Southwest quarter of said section 18; less the
East 350 feet thereof, being more particularly descnbed as follows:
Commencing at the South quarter comer of Section 18, also known as the
North quarter corner of Section 19, all in Township 44 South, Range 28
East,
thence South 890 42, 46" West along the South line of said Section 18,
also being the North line of Section 19, for a distance of 350.00 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING;
thence South 890 42' 46" West for a distance of 2298.54 feet to the line di-
viding Lee County on the West and Hendry County on the East, being the
Wst line of Said Section 18;
thence North 000 37' 30" West along said line of said Section 19 for a dis-
tance of 1323.43 feet;
thence North 890 39' 41" East for a distance of 2296.79 feet to a point on
a line that is 350 feet West of, as measured perpendicular to the East line
of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 18;
thence along said line South 000 42' 01" East for a distance of 1325.50 feet
to the point of beginning
Containing 69.86 acres, more or less.
ADDRESS OF REAL ESTATE
7875 Wheeler Road, Hendry County, Flonda
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other
than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim
within sixty (60) days after the sale.
DATED this 5th day of November, 2009.
BARBARA S. BUTLER,
Clerk of Circuit Court
By: /S/ S. Miller
Deputy Clerk
If you are a person who needs any accommodation in order to
participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you,
to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Court
Operations Manager, whose office is located at the Lee County
Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901,
and whose telephone number is (239) 533-1700, within two
working days of your receipt of the Notice of Sale; if you are hear-
ing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.
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Vroom, vroom! Santa is coming!
Santa is coming to LaBelle with the bik-
ers on Dec. 3 in the Popeye's Chicken park-
ing lot during bike night. Please bring a toy
for the Salvation Army. All bikers welcome.
Music, races, prizes, vendors, 50/50 raffle.
Commodities available
USDA commodities will be distributed by
the Hendry County Food Bank today, Thurs-
RFP 2010-06
Hendry County Request for Proposals (RFP)
Grant Administration Services and Project Delivery Services
Community Development Block Grant Program for
2008 Disaster Recovery Funding
Hendry County requests proposals from individuals or firms to provide
Grant Administraton and Project Delivery services for a 2008 Disaster Re-
covery project funded through the Ronda Small Cities Community Develop-
ment Block Grant. Hendry County anticipates receiving approximately
$272,484.00 in 2008 Disaster Recovery funds.
Grant Administration services shall include, but not be limited to: compli
ance with all required reporting, tracking overall grant progress in compli-
ance with CDBG program guidelines, providing technical assistance where
necessary, preparation of amendments, coordination with County's Citizens
Advisory Task Force, financial management, and other grant-required ad-
ministration tasks requested by the County and/or funding agency. Projec
Delivery Services shall include, but not be limited to: conducting environ-
mental review based on selected activites, prepanng and reviewing home-
owner applications, housing work wnte-ups, contractor verification
developing bid packages, overseeing bidding process, press inspections
compliance with Davis-Bacon requirements, working with project engineer
if required, and other activity related tasks required to complete the pro-
ject.
Procurement and contracting of all services shall conform to CDBG guide-
lines and state and federal regulations including 24 CFR, Part 85. Separate
contracts will be awarded for each service procures. The selection pro
cess shall be open to the public and records maintained in accordance with
CDBG requirements.
Proposals for the requested Grant Administration and Project Delivery ser
vices shall be ranked separately and evaluated separately using the follow-
ing critena:
* 15 POINTS COMPANY PROFILE: SCORING WILL EMPHASIZE MANAGE-
MENT, ORGANIZATION, AVAILABILITY OF STAFF, AND LEVEL OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
*15 POINTSCOMMENCEMENT SCORING WILL EMPHASIZE ABILITY TC
COMMENCE SERVICES AND FAMILIARITY WITH CDBG REGULATIONS.
* 30 POINTS EXPERIENCE: SCORING WILL EMPHASIZE DIRECT PROGRAM
EXPERIENCE AND SUCCESS WITH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING
ALL ASPECTS OF CDBG PROJECTS.
* 20 POINTS APPROACH STRATEGY SCORING WILL EMPHASIZE PROJECT
APPROACH FOR EACH SERVICE REQUESTED AND PROVEN IMPLEMENTA-
TION AND/OR MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES BY THE TEAM FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CLIENTS INCLUDING CDBG.
* 15 POINTS REFERENCES:SCORING WILL EMPHASIZE QUALITY OF REF-
ERENCES.
* 5 POINTS FEES: SCORING WILL EMPHASIZE PROPOSED FEE, RATES
AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IN RELATION TO PROPOSED FEES FOR EACF
SERVICE REQUESTED.
The previous criteria are shown in the required format. For a proposal tc
be eligible, the format must be stnctly followed. During this RFP process
any intentional omissions, alterations, or false representations will be
grounds for rejection of any proposal. Hendry County is an Equal Oppor-
tunity Employer MBE/WBE/DBE businesses are encouraged to participate
In compliance with the Flonda Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics
Hendry County strictly enforces open and fair competition in its RFP's. Ir
accordance with Secton 287.133, FS, a person or affiliate who has beer
placed on the convicted vendor list following conviction for a public entity
cnme may not submit a proposal on a contract to provide services to a
public enhty. A public entity cnmes statement is required. During the RFF
process, questions or requests for additional information concerning this
RFP shall be directed to Ms. Judy McElhaney, Hendry County Purchasinc
Department, Post Office Box 2340, 165 S. Lee Street, LaBelle, Flondc
33795-2340 or telephone 863-675-5220.
The County reserves the right to request clanfication of any information
submitted by proposers. The Board of County Commissioners, with
suitable basis provided for by law, reserves the nght to reject any and al
proposals, and to waive any informalities or irregulantles in the proposal
process. CDBG and other program contacts, either single or separate as
required by each program, are subject to grant awards and release ol
funds by respective funding agencies.
Consultants shall submit one onginal and five copies of their proposal tc
the Hendry County BOCC in sealed packages and marked cleary: "RFF
2010-06, SEALED PROPOSAL FOR CDBG 2008 DISASTER RECOVERY
FUNDING FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION AND PROJECT DELIVERY SER
VICES", no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2009. Proposals
should be delivered to:
Clerk of Circuit Court, Attn: Barbara Butler
C.E. Hall Building, Administration Wing, 2nd Floor, Room A-226
25 E. Hickpochee Avenue
LaBelle, FL 33935
To facilitate effective evaluation by the County, proposals shall be limitec
to a total of 50 pages. MBE/WBE/DBE certificationss, statement on Publi
Entty Cnmes, other appendix documentation, sectional dividers and fronl
and back covers will not be counted toward the total. A letter of interest or
executive summary, not to exceed three (3) additional pages, may also be
included in the proposal. Proposals that exceed this length will be consid-
ered non-responsive and will not be evaluated. Late proposals will be re-
turned unopened. Proposals will be opened as soon as possible after the
submission deadline. Evaluation and selection will occur in accordance
with the appropnate requirements at a time and place to be determined
At the discretion of the County, proposers may be asked to give a shorl
presentation/interview as part of the selection process. Hendry County sup
ports Equal Opportunity Employment, Fair Housing, Drug Free Workplace
and Providing Handicapped Accessibility.
Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman
Hendry County Board of County Commissioners
339403 CB/CN 11/19/09
day, Nov. 19, at the Dallas B. Townsend Ag
Center, 1085 Pratt Blvd. noon-3 p.m.
Remember Lights of Love
The Hendry Regional Medical Center
Foundation has been receiving an abun-
dance of responses towards their 'Lights of
Love' campaign. Honor a family member
or friend for only $5. Names will be placed
in the program, which will be distributed at
the tree-lighting ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 1,
(5:30 p.m.) at the Hendry Regional Conve-
nient Care Center on Main Street. The cer-
emony includes carols and refreshments.
Purchase your light by Friday, Nov. 20.
Call the foundation at 863-983-2735.
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Barron Water Control Distnct
Board of Supervisors will meet at
2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 24,
2009 at the office of the Distnct,
3293 Dellwood Terrace, Port LaBelle,
orida.
The purpose of the meeting is to
conduct routine business that may
require Board action.
This meeting is open to the public.
Mark Colbert, Chairman
339230 CGS/CB 11/19/09
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Members of the Board of County
Commissioners of Hendry County,
Fonda, will attend the Hendry
County Legislative Delegation
Meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Decem-
ber 3, 2009, at LaBelle City Hall,
481 West Hickpoochee Avenue,
LaBelle, orida.
Board of County Commissioners
of Hendry County, Flonda
Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman
339108 CB/CN 11/19/09
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVILACTION
Case No. 08-917-CA
HENDRY IMPROVEMENT, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
Plaintiff
-vs-
WESTPOINTS INVESTMENT PARTNERS VI LLC a Florida limited
liability company, MATTHEW T. MILLER, ROiALD BAILEY, JR.,
JOHN C. MILLER, II, JOHN CHARLES MILLER, FIVE STAR FARMS,
LLC, a Florida limited liability company, UNKNOWN TENANT #1
AND UNKNOWN TENANT#2, the names being fictitious,
Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to a Summary Judgment
in Foreclosure and for Assessment of Reasonable Attomeys' Fees entered
by Circuit Court Judge Chnstine Grelder, in and for Hendry County, Flonda,
wherein the cause is pending under docket number 08-917-CA, the Hon-
orable Barbara S. Butler, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Flon-
da, will offer for sale at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for
cash at the Clerk of Courts Office, Courthouse Complex, C.E. Hall Building,
Administration Area, second floor lobby, 25 E. Hickpoochee Avenue, La-
Belle, Honda, at 11:00 A.M. on the 2nd day of December, 2009, within the
legal hours or sale, the following described property:
EXHIBIT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REAL ESTATE
A parcel of Land lying in Section 19, Township 44 South, Range 28 East,
being the North 662.4 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 19, less
the East 350 feet thereof and being more particularly descnbed as follows:
Commencing at the South quarter corner of Section 18, also known as the
North quarter corner of Section 19, all in Township 44 South, Range 28
East,
thence South 890 42, 46" West along the South line of said Section 18,
also being the North line of Section 19, for a distance of 350.00 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING;
thence South 000 31'02" East for 662.64 feet;
thence 890 42' 44" West for a distance of 2297.66 feet to the line dividing
Lee County of West and Hendry County on the East, being the West line ol
said Section 19;
thence North 000 35' 38" West along said line of Section 19 for a distance
of 662.67 feet to the Northwest Comer of Section 19 also being the South-
west comer of Section 18;
thence North 890 42' 46" East for a distance of 2298.54 feet to a point on
a line that is 350.00 feet West of, as measured perpendicular to the East
line of the Southwest quarter of Secton 18;
thence along said line south 000 31' 02" East for a distance of 662.64 feet
to the Point of Beginning;
Containing 34.96 acres, more or less.
ADDRESS OF REAL ESTATE
8211 Wheeler road, Hendry County, Florida
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other
than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a clair
within sixty (60) days after the sale.
DATED this 2nd day of November, 2009.
BARBARA S. BUTLER,
Clerk of Circuit Court
By: /S/ D. Hammond
Deputy Clerk
If you are a person who needs any accommodation in order to
participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you,
to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Court
Operations Manager, whose office is located at the Lee County
Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Seet, Fort Myers, Florida 33901,
and whose telephone number is (239) 533-1700, within two
working days of your receipt of the Notice of Sale; if you are hear-
ing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.
338482 CGS/CB 11/12,19/09
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Special guest at boat parade
Dec. 12 the Annual Christmas Lighted
Boat Parade will be floating by the park. Spe-
cial Guest, Gioia Bruno from Expose' will
be singing and joining in the Christmas car-
oling! Gioia has given her time to us for the
benefit of the animals. Venders and the con-
cession stand will serve Christmas Cookies n
snacks and hot Chili n Hot Dogs, coffee, hot
chocolate, cold drinks. Proceeds from the
concession go directly to the care of animals
at the Caloosa Humane Society!
Gardeners to meet
The Greater Garden Club of LaBelle
will meet, Monday, Nov. 23, at the Dallas
Townsend Center at 7 p.m. Wendy Sprague,
a Master Gardener from Alva. will give a pre-
sentation on Florida wildflowers. All photos
were taken at the OK Slough (Felda). Spring
is the best time of the year to see most of the
wildflowers, although nature here in warm,
sunny Florida knows no bounds.
Refreshments and a plant exchange. Call
President Terri at 863-675-2392.
Benefit for Walls Family
Friends of the Rick Walls family are
sponsoring a benefit raffle. Rick has been
a speech therapist, and his wife Bonnie has
been a teacher, for Hendry County for 24
years. Rick continues to fight a brain tumor.
Tris and Donna Chapman have donated a
week stay at their luxury condo on Anna
Maria Island. Tickets are $10 each, six for
$50. The drawing will be at Turkey Bingo at
Country Oaks Elementary Friday, Nov. 20.
Please call 674-4140 for tickets.
Thanksgiving potluck
The Muse Community Association will
have a Thanksgiving potluck Thursday, Nov.
19. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish, your ap-
petite and a friend. Turkey and ham will be
provided. No official meeting. 674-0467.
No garbage pickup
There will be no garbage pickup on
Thursday, Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day, for
unincorporated Hendry County.
Captain Hendry dinner
The Education Center of Southwest Flor-
ida, Inc., (ECSWF) annual Captain Hendry
Dinner to benefit the education center is at
the Captain Hendry House Dec. 3 5:30 p.m.
Ortona goes Cuban
The Ortona Community Association will
hold a Cuban Pork Buffet Dinner Nov. 21,
from 5-7 p.m. at the Ortona Community
Center, Ortona Road (Highway 78A).
Cuban pork roast prepared from a spe-
cial recipe by Ortona resident and Glades
County Commissioner Donna Storter-Long,
black beans and rice, plantains, salad, garlic
toast, dessert, coffee and iced tea, all for $7.
Give a memory for Christmas
Derek's Detailing is hoping to give back to
the community this Christmas. Please bring
an unwrapped gift or $10 to the shop at 283
S. Bridge St., any Sunday from 10 am.-3 p.m.
Toys collected will be delivered to local kids
in need on Christmas.
Free computer class
Each Monday morning at 10 a.m., 11 a.m.
and noon Pastor Avery teaches a one-hour
computer class. For beginners and people
interested typing, photo editing, movie mak-
ing, E-mailing and searching the web. Com-
puters are provided for the class or if the stu-
dent has a laptop they can bring their own.
This a hands-on class. Just bring a note pad
and pen. To reserve a place call (863) 675-
0900. LaBelle Assembly of God is located at
123 Fraser Avenue.
Chicken and jam at VFW
VFW Post 10100 will have a Country Jam
Thursday, Nov. 19, from 4-7 p.m. A chicken
noodle dinner begins at 6 p.m. $4.
Turkey shoot planned
Pioneer Plantation Fire Department will
have its annual Turkey and Ham Shoot Nov.
20-21 beginning at 7 p.m. Come to the sta-
tion at 2499 Hendry Isles Blvd.
Salvation Army volunteers
The Salvation Army LaBelle is looking for
volunteers for its annual Christmas Kettle
Campaign. Individuals, groups or organiza-
tions are needed to ring the bells for one day
in 10 one hour slots. Please call 863-674-
1441. The campaign runs through Dec. 24.
Also, please sponsor a family for a
Thanksgiving Food Box or for Christmas
Gifts or Food Box please stop by or call 863-
674-1441. They anticipate a huge need in
our area this year.
Christmas trees arrive soon!
This yearly fund raiser is an excellent way
for our LHS Key Club to raise money for the
projects they support. Sales begin Nov. 27.
The WGS Builder's Club will help as LaBelle
Kiwanis Club members interact with our
youth and serve our community. It is also a
great way to develop leadership qualities in
our future leaders.
Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiv-
ing sales will be from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., with
plenty of help on hand to trim and load your
tree. After that, trees sales will be manned
on Sunday from noon-7 p.m., Monday
-Fridays from 3-7 p.m., and on Saturdays
from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. You can always purchase
your tree during normal Thrift Store hours,
Monday-Friday as early as 9 a.m., but there
is no trimming available.
Thanks to Mr. Lawrence O'Ferrell and Mr.
Bob Moss delivery of 225 Fraser Firs from
Blue Ridge Trees in Sparta, NC are expected.
Trees will range from 5'-9' in height, $30 and
$65. We appreciate the support of our com-
munity.
LHS '60s reunion
If you graduated from or attended LHS
from 1959-69 please mark the weekend of
March 12-14, 2010, for a multi-class reunion.
To help or for information, please call Sue at
863-675-4803 or Jayne at 863-517-0337.
34th Great American Smokeout is today, November 19th
The Florida Department of Health and
Tobacco Free Florida celebrate the 34th
Great American Smokeout Thurs., Nov. 19,
sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
Floridians are challenged to "Be Free" of
all tobacco use for 24 hours or commit to
a plan of becoming smoke-free and beat-
ing their addiction. E-cards that promote the
holiday and create awareness about cessa-
tion services such as counseling are avail-
able on www.tobackyou.com.
High schoolers will conduct the Great
Smokeout and the 88 Shoe Campaign. Dur-
ing the Great Smokeout youth demonstrate
the effects of tobacco through a descriptive
walk of death. A volunteer (death) pulls stu-
dents representing the number of Floridians
that die daily from a tobacco related disease.
They will not be allowed to speak to their
peers for the remainder of the day. In the
88 Shoe Campaign, the shoes of 88 people
will be placed in a high traffic area with the
name of a person that died as a result of a
tobacco related disease.
Contact the Hendry County Health De-
partment at 863-674-4041 ext 128 and ask
for Valarie. Florida Quitline offers free coun-
seling and nicotine replacement therapies
for those who qualify (while supplies last).
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Caloosa Belle
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by Patty Brant
Caloosa Belle
Veterans Day 2009 brought out the pa-
triotism in LaBelle with elementary and
high school students stepping forward to
offer their gratitude to generations that have
paved their way to their future.
Ceremonies began under overcast skies,
but ended in the bright Florida sunshine.
VFW Post 10100 organized the ceremony
and provided a luncheon afterward.
On Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, veterans
were invited to a presentation at LaBelle High
School which included breakfast, served to
local vets individually. The youngsters spoke
to the veterans, shook their hands and ex-
pressed their thanks for sacrifices they made
before this generation was born, but the
effects of which will last for generations to
come.
At LaBelle Elementary School the morn-
ing of Nov. 11, veterans made an appear-
ance and demonstrated the proper way to
fold the American flag, and acquainted the
children with its symbolism. Earlier in the
week, Country Oaks students made a poster
for a local Marine and wrote letters to the
soldiers thanking them for their service.
Later, fifth graders from Upthegrove El-
ementary School graders walked to the an-
nual Veterans Day ceremony, taking place
for the first time at the new Veterans Park
across from the Courthouse. Some of the
students remembered family members serv-
ing in the military, like Tyler Vetten who has
two uncles in the service now.
In turn, representatives of the various vet-
erans' groups took the podium to express
solidarity with their brothers and sisters,
grief in their common losses and pride in
their accomplishments.
American Legion Post 130 Commander
Tony Alvarez explained that all military vet-
erans are simply ordinary people accom-
plishing extraordinary things. "Where there
was tyranny," he said, "they were there."
From Disabled American Veterans Chap-
ter 144, Steve Williams said veterans have
earned freedom for all of us.
VFW Post 10100 Commander R.P Mid-
dleton explained veterans' emotions on
Veterans Day: gratitude, pride, sadness as
they recall a "unique combination of the
great and the terrible." For many, he said,
serving in the military was the most impor-
tant event of their lives, knowing that they
each contributed to the greater good. Vet-
erans, he said, understand the true essence
of America.
World War II veteran Kenneth Soleno has
lived in LaBelle since 1989. Just 19 when
he was drafted into the Army in 1943, he
hit Omaha Beach on D-5 (five days after D-
Day) with his company of engineers. He was
about 1 1/2 miles from the fighting at that
time. The engineers first built an airstrip to
accommodate disabled Allied fighters, then
moved inland as the Allies dug deeper into
France. About five miles inland he said they
repaired a captured airport.
Eventually, he wound up on the outskirts
Marueta and Kenneth Soleno pledge allegiance to the flag.
of the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Soleno served
in the Army of the Occupation the "rat
race" in Germany where he helped col-
lect arms from the German population and
burned them. He finally returned home in
March 1946, after 31 months of service.
Mr. Soleno and his wife of 56 years, Mar-
ueta, come to every Veterans Day, Marueta
clutching a picture of their deceased son,
Kenneth Jr, who himself spent over 20 years
in the Army.
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