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Vol. 87 No. 46


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At a Glance


Captain Hendry Dinner
The 10th Anniversary of the
Captain Hendry Christmas Dinner
to benefit the Education Center
of Southwest Florida, Inc., a non-
profit 501C3 organization, will be
Thursday, Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m. Tickets
can be purchased from any direc-
tor, The Chamber of Commerce or
by calling (863) 675-6800. Tickets
are $20 PP. There will also be a si-
lent auction.

Sign up annual 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 north on Main
Street to the Chamber of Com-
merce Christmas in Barron Park.
Join Santa, fire trucks, sheriff's
cars, motorcycles! Bring your bicy-
cles, trailers and homemade floats.
Walk or ride! For information or to
sign up call Melissa Castillo at 675-
1090.

Free HIV test
The HIV/AIDS epidemic in the
USA is far from over. Every 9 12
minutes someone new is infected.
Hendry County Health Department
(1140 Pratt Boulevard, LaBelle,
and 1100 Olympia, Clewiston) and
Glades County Health Department
(956 Hwy 27 SW, Moore Haven)
will offer free HIV testing for any-
one on Tuesday, Dec. 1, for World
AIDS Day. Take the test. Stop HIV
and AIDS.
See Page 4 for information about
how to contact the newspaper.

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Joint meeting: Hendry, Lee collaborate

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by Patty Brant
Caloosa Belle
Perhaps the differences be-
tween Hendry and Lee counties
are less obvious than their similar-
ities, but the commissioners and
staff of both are seeking to find,
and act on, their commonalities.
At an informal joint meeting
at the Dallas Townsend Ag Build-
ing Nov. 18, the two set about the
business of working together to-
See Joint- Page 14


Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant
Hendry County Commissioner Tris Chapman, left, and Lee
County Commissioner Frank Mann share a little camarade-
rie after the joint meeting of their boards.


Hospital board charts new course


By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Clewiston News
A health fair held by Hendry
Regional Medical Center two
years ago zeroed in on a man,
attending for a routine check up
who, without realizing it himself,
suffered from a congenital heart
condition.
Attending nurses picked up the
condition during the screening.
He was taken to the emergency
room and the diagnosis was con-
firmed by ultrasound. Two-and-a-
half hours and a helicopter ride
later, the man was stretched out
on a table undergoing open heart
surgery.
"We literally saved his life,"
said Craig Cudworth, the hospital
CEO whose face beamed with


the kind of pride that comes from
knowing his staff did an outstand-
ing job. And then, the miserable
reality set in: "For that, we didn't
get a penny," he said.

Changing perceptions
Like many hospitals around
the country, and specifically hos-
pitals in rural counties like Hen-
dry, Hendry Regional finds itself
toeing the line between falling
into larger financial distress, and
expanding its services and offer-
ings through what, to any outsid-
er with a simple view looking in,
might seem like ambitious and
aggressive means.
As the hospital's top adminis-
trator, Mr. Cudworth has a com-
prehensive view of the work that


still needs to be done. He must
help to decide where a new
hospital will eventually be built:
whether in Clewiston, or Labelle.
He is a busy man who spends
much of his day in meeting after
meeting, with three very simple
goals in mind to advance the hos-
pital's mission: to provide qual-
ity services in both sides of the
county, to recruit more practicing
physicians, and to add additional
services in his argument against
the notion that a person is bet-
ter suited driving to West Palm
Beach, or to Fort Myers, for care.
There is an all-out effort to re-
cruit more physicians to the area
to support Hendry Regional's

See Hospital Page 2


Kulpa



foregoes



appeal

by Patty Brant
Caloosa Belle
The 2008 Hendry County Prop-
erty Appraiser's Election has finally
been decided once and for all. Phill
Pelletier will remain in office. There
will be no appeal.
Former property appraiser
Kristina Kulpa, a 16-year veteran
of that post, has decided to close
that door. Saying that the outcome
has become a "political situation,"
Ms. Kulpa believes Judge Christine
Greider's decision was not a fair
solution, but will accept it.
After a two-day non-jury trial,
Judge Greider's Sept. 25 decision
supported the election of Mr. Pel-
letier as property appraiser.
A mere five votes separated his
total from Ms. Kulpa's.
Ms. Kulpa's suit was against Mr.
Pelletier, Supervisor of Elections
Lucretia Strickland and County
Judge James D. Sloan, Chairman
of the Hendry County Canvassing
Board. Ms. Kulpa's case was based
on three allegations:
1. Fourteen felons who did not
have their rights restored cast ille-
gal ballots in that election;
2. Three non-county residents
cast ballots; and
3. Assistance was rendered to
some voters illegally.
In her decision, Judge Greider
found there was not sufficient evi-
dence to prove that 14 felons voted
illegally; the plaintiff did not estab-
lish that three non-residents voted;
and further that allegations of im-
See Appeal Page 2


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Hospital
Continued From Page 1

clinics in Clewiston and LaBelle, as well as
one toward attracting more specialty prac-
tices to reduce losses to the kind of out-mi-
gration that sees local residents heading to
either coast.
A Clewiston resident, Mr. Cudworth
practices what he preaches. He receives his
primary care with Hendry Regional's Dr.
Walter Mitta.
"Why? Because right now my health is
fairly good," he said. "There's nothing spe-
cial that I need that can't be provided here. I
trust Dr. Mitta. He's a good physician."
There is a role for larger hospitals that ca-
ter to specialized fields, but looking at those
larger facilities for all your medical care
needs is a mistake, he says. Smaller hospi-
tals tend to have lower infection rates, and
the all-important "high touch" that comforts
any patient recovering from an illness.
"Bigger is better is a fallacy that isn't al-
ways true," he suggests. "If you need your
kidneys transplanted, you need to go to the
larger hospital. If you have a urinary tract
infection, you need to come to us."

Hemorrhaging finances
He and his board are also faced with
answering tough questions and operating
what hospital literature refers to "by any


standard of measure ... one of the area's
major charitable organizations."
The numbers come hard and fast: In
2006, Hendry Regional saw $6.8 million
in uncompensated charges. In 2007, the
number swelled to $9.6 million. One year
later, that number jumped again, to $12.2
million.
"We have people that cannot pay their
bills, which we provide the service for char-
ity for free, and then the people who we be-
lieve can pay their bill, but do not. Those are
called bad debts," said Mr. Cudworth.
During any given year, bad debt and
charity care constitute between 17 and 19
percent of gross revenues of $24 to $36 mil-
lion, according to Mr. Cudworth. To ease
the pressure of total indigent care and bad
debt, county residents pay an ad valorem
tax, but the CEO explains that even this fell
$2 million short of the uncompensated care
the hospital provided last year.
The figures represent charges that the
Hendry Regional very likely will never see.
To decrease the burden, the hospital has
taken steps to slash the operating budget --
by $2 million this fiscal year through a pro-
ductivity program that targeted "operating
efficiencies."
"We wanted to make sure we didn't
have too many people in every area, but
had enough people to ensure quality care
also," he said.
Relying on the federal government, the
hospital's major source of reliable payment
through Medicaid and Medicare programs,


Appeal
Continued From Page 1


proper assistance did not establish an iden-
tifiable number of illegal votes sufficient to
change or place in doubt the results of the
election and that allegations did not rise to
the level to prove the Supervisor of Elections
failed to maintain good order.
The case could have forced the county
to redo the Nov. 4, 2008 Property Appraisers
election. The non-jury trial took place Sept.
21-22 at the Courthouse in LaBelle.
"I tried to bring out all the things I could
that went on in that election," Ms. Kulpa
said, "The community needs to know how
the election went. I believe it was not a fair
election. There was a lot going on that im-
pacted our community."
She added that, despite her loss, she be-
lieves her stand may "make it better for the

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next election cycle." She is confident that
she has increased the people's awareness
of the election system and that the entire
system may have become apathetic.
"Democracy is our right in the United
States, and it revolves around fair elections,"
she commented, "I want others to see and
understand."
Still, she said she harbors no ill feelings
and plans to enjoy her break.
"I was in office 16 years," she said, "and
I believe I did a good job. I brought Hen-
dry County into the 21st Century. I have a
lot to be proud of. The Property Appraiser's
Office could not have handled the real es-
tate boom and bust without the computer-
ization I put in," she said. "My heart was in
public service."















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to help is one battle. A shaky economy that
is just now showing signs of a recovery is
another.

Expansion
In a market that sees operating expenses
going up, ad valorem taxes going down,
and indigent care burning a hole in the ac-
counting department, why would anyone
consider plans for expansion?
Because they are necessary, Mr. Cud-
worth said.
Plans for a new emergency room, labora-
tory and, officials hope, an operating room,
have been in the works for a few years now.
Emergency care has always been "at the
top of the list" for hospital officials, and it
was decided that Clewiston's ER needed to
be addressed.
What have resulted are plans for a facil-
ity four times larger than the present ER to
be constructed on the same campus. The
total cost for the new unit is an estimated
$12 million.
But before the addition can be built, vot-
ers will need to weigh in through a referen-
dum. Dated for March 9, the referendum is
necessary in light of a constitutional amend-
ment in Florida that requires voter approval
for any sizeable project such as the ER ex-
pected to take longer than a year to final-
ize. Essentially, the hospital board needs
approval from voters to pledge or allocate
one mill out of the 2.9 mills it currently as-
sesses in ad valorem taxes, toward the new
facility. The hospital board has the ability to
increase the taxes to 4 mills, but has tradi-
tionally resisted doing so.
"The board is not going to assess an-
other mill," said Mr. Cudworth. He is hope-
ful that voters will approve the referendum.
"For the last two years we have been look-
ing very carefully at our volume projections
and feel that we have the cash flow to make
this happen," he said.
The larger issue remains the construc-
tion of a new hospital.
Built in 1950s, Hendry Regional "is a
long way from meeting current Florida
code," and has depreciated in value to al-
most zero.
Before the economy was hurled well
into the realm of a recession, hospital offi-
cials had plans to begin construction of a
new hospital in the year 2012. While some
work has been done and lenders have been
communicating with the hospital about
plans for the new facility, the project is one
that no one on the hospital board, or at the


hospital itself, would tread onto lightly.
The estimated cost of a new facility is be-
tween $50 million and $70 million, of which
the hospital board has presently set a cap of
$14 million to borrow.
One of the questions early in these dis-
cussions is where the new hospital is to be
built.
The board looks to its recently finalized
strategic plan for providing basic healthcare
on both sides of the county, and a replace-
ment hospital where "it makes economical
sense."
Previous projections indicated the pos-
sibility that LaBelle would become a major
population area through an influx of hous-
ing activity, which would almost guarantee
that the new hospital is built at the county
seat. If the inland port -- a project to route
commercial traffic and place a central com-
mercial hub in Clewiston -- becomes a real-
ity, however, then logic would dictate that a
new hospital be built on the same campus
that will house the new emergency room.
Of course, there is a third option, and that
is to have the new hospital centrally located.
"The question is, where when the economy
changes, would a replacement hospital
need to be the most?" said Mr. Cudworth.
News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be reached at
jzaragoza@newszap.com.

Correction
The Caloosa Belle previously published an er-
roneous statement that Hendry Regional Hos-
pital is seeking a referendum to increase its
millage. In fact, the hospital wants a referen-
dum for March 9 seeking voters' approval to
use one mill of its 2.9 ad valorem mills toward
a new facility. We apologize for the error.


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November 26, 2009







Register your Relay For Life team


Submitted photo/Mel Karau

Historic presentation
Paul Roser, LaBelle Rotarian thanks Butch Wilson, Curator of the Clewiston Mu-
seum for his presentation on early Indian Culture in south Florida. The Clewis-
ton Museum located at 109 Central Ave, Clewiston has a wide collection of
Historical items from this area and is open daily.


Arrest reports


LaBelle
Herbert Ray Unkerfer, 49, was arrested
Nov. 20 and charged on a Lee County war-
rant as a fugitive from justice habitual driv-
ing with a suspended or revoked license. In-
vestigator R. Archer was arresting officer.
Jaime Noarsy Perle, 34, was arrested Nov.
21 and charged on a warrant with produc-
ing marijuana schedule 1; possession of
marijuana over 20 grams or a controlled
substance without a prescription; trafficking
in marijuana 25 pounds or more or over 300
plants; own or lease a structure or convey-
ance for trafficking/manufacturing a con-
trolled substance; possession/use of narcot-
ics equipment. Inv. R. Archer was arresting
officer.
Victor Alberto Cebrian, 42, was arrested
Nov. 20 and charged with a nonmoving traf-
fic violation driving with a license suspended
first offense and vehicle grand theft third de-
gree. Deputy N. Kirk was arresting officer.
Arturo Loaesa-Lagunas, 32, was arrested
Nov. 21 and charged with weapons offense
improper exhibition of a firearm or danger-
ous weapon, discharging a weapon from a
vehicle, using a firearm under the influence
of alcohol, disturbing the peace,
Sergio Antonio Alejandre, 21, was ar-
rested on a warrant and charged with sale
of cocaine schedule II. Inv. R. Archer was ar-
resting officer.
Brandon Joshua Mejias, 18, was arrested
Nov. 20 and charged with possession of co-
caine with intent to sell, manufacture deliver
etc., schedule 2, possession of marijuana
with intent to sell etc. schedule 1 and pos-
session/use of narcotic equipment
Brett Eleston Davidson, 27, was arrested
Nov. 20 and charged on a warrant with VOP:
felony or community control. A. Lewis was
arresting officer.
James Michael Whobrey, 32, was ar-
rested Nov. 19 and charged with dealing in
stolen property. Deputy J. Woods was arrest-
ing officer.
Kenneth James Glisson, 25, was arrested


Nov. 18 and charged on a warrant with VOP:
felony or community control. M. Favara was
arresting officer.
John Craig Anthony Daniels, 40, was ar-
rested Nov. 17 and charged with aggravated
battery and robbery with a weapon. L. Mo-
rales was arresting officer.

Clewiston
Irenia Sariol, 42, was arrested Nov. 21
and charged with larceny $300-$5,000, fraud
- tampering with or theft of utilities or cable
services, producing marijuana schedule 1,
marijuana trafficking in excess of 25 pounds
or over 300 plants and narcotics possession/
use. Investigator R. Archer was arresting of-
ficer.
Robert L. Peterson Jr., 45, was arrested
Nov. 21 and charged on a warrant with co-
caine selling within 1,000 feet of a school,
child care facility or park schedule 2. Inv. R.
Archer was arresting officer.
Roberta Lynn Moxley, 39, was arrested
Nov. 21 and arrested and charged on a war-
rant with synthetic narcotics sell within 1,000
feet of a place of worship of business sched-
ule 2. Inv. R. Archer was arresting officer.


by Nancy Gruber
The American Cancer Society Relay For
Life of LaBelle is just around the corner. Reg-
ister your team today by calling the Ameri-
can Cancer Society at 239-707-8035 and ask
for Laura or 863-673-0138 and ask for Yvette.
This "celebration of Life" brings the LaBelle
community together in a unified effort to
fight cancer.
Teams from companies, churches, or-
ganizations, hospitals and schools collect
donations and can win individual and team
prizes for their efforts.
Relay for Life brings the progress against
cancer to the forefront. Many participants are
our family, friends and neighbors who have
dealt with cancer themselves. Their involve-
ment is proof of the progress that has been
not only reducing death rates, but also in the
quality of life following cancer treatments.


The funds raised enable us to continue
our investment in the fight against cancer
through research, education, advocacy and
patient services. Thanks to the great fund-
raisers teams have throughout the year, the
money raised by participants goes directly
to the "American Cancer Society's lifesaving
programs.
All of us at the "American Cancer Society
Relay for Life" wish you and your families
a very happy thanksgiving, and encourage
each of you to give back to your community.
We welcome all individuals, teams, orga-
nizations, friends, co-workers and anyone
who has a strong desire to help us wipe out
this disease. Your involvement will represent
hope that those lost to cancer will never be
forgotten, that those who face cancer will be
supported, and that one day cancer will be
eliminated.


Witch's Brew


by Pudge Lehman
Just got back from the North Georgia
Mountains. The annual
get-together of the Palum-
bo sisters. We had a won-
derful time and as usual
my sweet brother-in-law
took us everywhere with-
out one complaint. I've
started calling him Driver instead of Bill. In-
stead of flying over LaBelle on my broom it
was over the mountains. Quite exciting for a
74 year old witch.


It's time to start making home made
Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts and deco-
rations. Hard to believe isn't it?
Clean your stainless steel sink with white
vinegar to remove mineral deposits. Pour it
on, let sit a few minutes and dry with a soft
cloth. To recycle cooking oil put a coffee fil-
ter in the funnel and let seep through. This
works better if the oil is still very warm.
When entertaining buffet style put slices
of cake, pie or whatever on coffee filters and
arrange on a tray. It's easy to pick up your
choice without any fuss.


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Caloosa Belle November 26, 2009


Next phase of River



of Grass Restoration



public planning begins


West Palm Beach, FL -The South Flor-
ida Water Management District (SFWMD)
Governing Board has approved taking the
next step in the public planning process
for Everglades restoration on land being
acquired from the United States Sugar Cor-
poration.
The second phase of planning involves
the in-depth analysis of data generated
during 15 project planning workshops to
determine the most beneficial restoration
project features.
"The extensive public participation so
far in this planning process is helping to
ensure that the U.S. Sugar property can
provide maximum benefit to America's Ev-
erglades, South Florida's environment and
residents," said SFWMD Governing Board
Chairman Eric Buermann.
"The public input will help us move
forward with this opportunity to restore
the Everglades on a scale never before en-
visioned."
The first phase in evaluating concep-
tual project configurations began in Janu-
ary 2009 with a series of SFWMD Water
Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC)
Issues Workshops.
A broad range of agricultural, environ-
mental, governmental, tribal and public
interests came together with the goal of
determining viable configurations for con-
structing a managed system of water stor-
age and treatment to support ecosystem
restoration.
Working collaboratively with SFWMD
engineers and hydrologists, the stakehold-
ers generated nine conceptual configura-
tions identifying specific water storage,
water quality treatment and conveyance
features.
Each configuration was evaluated for its
performance in meeting Everglades resto-
ration goals
"The public process is a critical com-
ponent of the District's efforts to maximize


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the environmental benefits offered by this
historic acquisition," said Ken Ammon,
SFWMD Deputy Executive Director of Ev-
erglades Restoration and Capital Projects.
"Acquiring this land offers water managers
the unprecedented opportunity to protect
Florida's coastal rivers and estuaries while
improving the delivery of cleaner water
and reducing phosphorus deliveries from
entering America's Everglades."
The second phase of the public plan-
ning process seeks to build on the work
done so far by achieving several goals, in-
cluding:
Identifying the best performing features
from the nine configurations.
Developing optimized configurations
based upon the best performing features.
Refining evaluation tools to better test
the performance of the optimized configu-
rations.
Utilizing all data collected to develop
preferred/recommended conceptual plans
for consideration by the SFWMD Govern-
ing Board.
Phase II began with an Everglades Sci-
ence Workshop hosted by the District and
the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) this week.
The forum reviewed the latest science
associated with hydrologic stage and flow
targets and presented modeling results and
ecological data that support restoration of
the greater Everglades ecosystem.
The next River of Grass public planning
meeting of the WRAC Issues Workshop
will be held on December 18 in West Palm
Beach.
For more information about the project
planning process and the acquisition, visit
www.sfwmd.gov/riverofgrass.


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Faith in the Marketplace:


Nothing endures but change


by Fr. Alan Kelmereit
Isn't change great?! No? You don't like
change? You prefer that things remain sta-
ble, dependable, reliable? Well, I have days
like that, too. Unfortunately, everything
changes, nothing remains the same for long.
If you don't believe it, just take a look in the
mirror.
Change is a part of
life. Somebody's Law of
Entropy says (and yes,
I know there's a very
technical definition, with
variables and all that kind
of stuff) that everything
tends to deteriorate. I
would even go so far as Fr. Alan
to say that if a person or Kelmereit
an organization is not
changing in a positive direction (growing),
it is changing in a negative direction (dy
ing). In other words, there is no such thing
as maintaining the status quo in life. You are
either growing or dying. That, in short, is
why change is a good thing, even an essen-
tial thing, assuming, of course, that it is in a
positive direction.
Now, about change in the church .
What I've just said applies in the church.
Yet so often, it is in the church that we find
the greatest resistance to change. "I don't
like any music but what I grew up with! "I
don't like all this fancy stuff! "I don't want
to be here more than one hour! From ex-
perience, I think there are two principal rea-
sons for this expressed unhappiness.
First, and one for which I have some
sympathy, is that we are so bombarded with
changes in life that we long for a place that
will comfort us by not changing. Think about
the changes you experience. Many, if not
most, of them are changes over which you
have no control, often not even the ability to
express an opinion. Many of the changes are
ones we know are coming, but don't know
what they will be.
The change coming in health care is an
example. We can express an opinion, but
we have no direct control over what the
change will be, and we have no certainty
about how the change will affect our indi-
vidual health care service. Unprecedented
national budget deficits are another exam-


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community's deliberation of public issues.


ple. On a closer, and more immediate scale,
we face job changes, family changes and a
host of other changes that happen to us, not
because of us. It's no wonder we want at
least one place in life that is constant and
dependable.
There's a second reason we don't want
change in church, and for this one I have no
sympathy whatsoever. Some people come
to church with an attitude that says, "I am
the customer, and I want things the way I
want them! The simple fact of the matter
is that people in church are not customers;
customers are people who pay for particular
goods or services and have a right to receive
them.
The one purpose for being in church is
to worship God, not the pastor/preacher, not
the music, not the ritual be it elaborate or
simple. Many people see church as a place
where the audience (congregation) comes
to watch the performers do their stuff. As
someone wiser than I has said, "In church
there is an audience of One, and we are
the actors." Worship is a collective activity.
It takes different forms in different congre-
gations, but it is always focused entirely on
God or it is not worship, it is simply perfor-
mance. Some people complain about being
bored in church, and I have seen it happen.
But boredom in church is entirely self-inflict-
ed. It is the result of not worshipping, but
only expecting to be entertained.
Once we understand that change is a
mark of life and growth, we can begin to
understand why it is an essential attribute of
the church. In fact, what I have observed in
many congregations is that when the people
are involved in worship and in service, and
when they participate in positive change,
they begin to have fun, to enjoy being in-
volved in the life of the church. And yes, I did
say fun, because of all the organizations we
can join, church should be the one where
we have fun -God's in charge, and accord-
ing to Scripture, he enjoys a good time!
Fr. Alan is pastor of Church of the Good Shep-
herd, one block south ofRt 80 on Collingswood
Pkwy, Port LaBelle. 863-675-0385. FaithMarket-
place@embarqmail.com


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November 26, 2009





November 26, 2009 Caloosa Belle


Prepare for job in health industry


Since the recession hit Southwest Florida
nearly three years ago, one of the only areas
of growth has been in the healthcare indus-
try.
Now Edison State College, Employ Flor-
ida and the Region 24 Workforce Develop-
ment Board are working together to ensure
Hendry and Glades counties are prepared
for future changes in healthcare.
'As we develop new courses and bring
new curriculum choices into our Hendry/
Glades Center, we are careful to select areas
that can translate into real career opportu-
nities," said Dr. Steve Atkins, Vice President
of Academic and Student Services at Edi-
son State College. "The health information
management field is changing dramatically.
The way current and future employees are
trained will need to coincide with those
changes."
Edison State College administrators point
to President Barack Obama's push to con-
vert all medical records to an electronic for-
mat in the next few years.
"The switch to electronic records and
billing means current and future employees
will need to learn an all new system," said
Bill Roshon, Dean of Professional and Tech-
nical Studies at Edison State College. "Edison
State recognizes area healthcare providers
will need well-qualified graduates to make
the electronic conversion run smoothly."
To further this cause Edison State Col-
lege, Employ Florida and the Region 24
Workforce Development Board applied for
and received a $500,000 grant. The purpose


Submitted photo

Dance, dance, dance
TOP: Seven dancers from The Dance company of LaBelle attended the
Showstopper Dance Convention on Oct. 11-12, in Orlando. During the two-
day convention the dancers received instruction from a host of professional
dancers and choreographers in ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop. Pictured are:
Kelsey Abell, Melissa Taylor (owner of The Dance Company) and Arika Mour-
field.

BOTTOM: Taylor Nees, Kaitlin Lawson, Brooke Hill and Kiley Prevatt showed
off their talent at the Oct. 11-12 Showstopper Dance Convention in Orlando.
The girls members of The Dance Company in LaBelle.


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the expanding sectors of Ambulatory Health
Care Service, Nursing and Residential Care
Facilities, Information Technology Manage-
ment and Internet Technology (IT) Support
Services.
The grant will allow Edison State College
to provide the training and education fo-
cused on these areas. The Workforce Board
will concentrate on identifying and moni-
toring specific employer and community
needs. The group is also charged with pro-
viding support services necessary to meet
the communities' needs.
The Florida Agency for Workforce Inno-
vation finds there is a local and statewide
need for well trained employees in the Medi-
cal Records field. The group finds by the
year 2014 there will be a significant need for
additional employees in HIM. Jobs in Heath
Information Management rank 5th of the
100 fastest growing occupations in Florida.
Edison State College began offering a
new Associate's of Science Degree program
in Health Information Management this fall
semester. Classes will be offered in a tra-
ditional classroom setting and online. For
more information on Health Information
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PLEASE BE ADVISED that pursuant to
Chapter 194, Florida Statutes, the HENDRY
COUNTY VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD, con-
sisting of two County Commissioners, one
School Board Member, one business owner
and one home owner will convene a public
meeting AT 5:30 PM ON TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 1, 2009 in the Clerk's
Conference Room on the second floor of the
Administration Building of the Hendry
County Courthouse, 25 East Hickpochee,
LaBelle, Florida for the purpose of appoint-
ing a Special Magistrate to hear Tangible
Personal Property petitions and review a
good cause statement. The VAB may consid-
er other items as may be appropriate or
timely.
Anyone who appeals a decision made
threat will need a record of the proceed-
ings and may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made, includ-
ing the testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.
Barbara S. Butler, Clerk
Hendry County Value Adjustment Board


November 26, 2009


Caloosa Belle





Caloosa Belle November 26, 2009


FWC announces


public hog hunt

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-
tion Commission announces a notice of
intent to issue permits for the purpose of
controlling the feral hog population and pro-
tecting the ecological values on the Fisheat-
ing Creek Wildlife Management Area, West
of US 27.
Permits will be issued for two hog control
hunts, time periods; Dec. 18-20, and Dec.
25-27. Twenty-five permits will be issued for
each hog control period. Permits will be is-
sued on a first-come, first-serve basis to indi-
viduals 16 years of age or older. Permits will
only be distributed at the Fisheating Creek
WMA check-station at the FEC Campground
located on US Highway 27 in Palmdale, on
Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. Per-
mitees will be allowed to take wild hogs
with no size or bag limit. The use of dogs for
capturing or taking hogs is prohibited. Fire-
arms will be limited to a shotgun with #1
Buckshot or larger.
For additional information you may con-
tact the Fisheating Creek WMA office at 863-
946-1194.

Church Briefs

Ready for Bingo?
Bingo is played Fridays from September
through May at Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Catholic Church on Bridge Street, LaBelle at
7 p.m. Early Bird starts at 6:45 p.m. Come
join the fun and visit with your friends.

Freedom Center programs
Freedom Counseling and Service Center
at 60 Calhoun Street is now offering new
programs to the public.
"Laying It Down" is helping people ages
16 and up in small group settings. This pro-
gram is aimed for support and continuous
lifestyle improvement. Every Monday 7-8
p.m. Director Lynn Jordan.
"Overcoming Addictive Behaviors" -
These behaviors are not limited to drugs
and alcohol alone. This class through the
direction of the Word of God will enable to
retrain their minds and step into a life filled
with purpose, joy and real meaning. Every
Thursday evening from 7-8 p.m.





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First Bell Campaign donation
Hendry County Commissioner Darrell Harris kicked off the 2009 Salva-
tion Army Red Kettle Campaign off with his personal donation. Donations
throughout the holiday season help the Salvation Army carry out its work of
helping the needy for months. Look for Red Kettle volunteers at various loca-
tions around town up until Dec. 24.


Obituaries


Robert James Cross, 68
LABELLE -Robert James Cross, age 68, of
LaBelle, passed away Nov. 21, 2009, in LaBelle.
He was born Jan. 22, 1941, in Fort Myers. He
was a lifelong resident of LaBelle and attended
LaBelle High School. He also attended Florida
State University. Robert was a previous co-own-
er of LaBelle Trading Post. He was a realtor and
rancher. Robert's favorite hobby was fishing.
Survivors include Bonnie; brother, Donnie (La-
na) Cross of Old Town; step sister, Carolyn Case
Evans of Rock Hill, S.C.; nieces, Kelly J. Byrd
and Tracy M. (WC.) Mills of Old Town, Marga-
ret "Sissy" (Ronnie) Wherrell of Covington, Tex-
as, Anita (Langley) Bryant of Andalusia, Ala.;
and special friends, Judy McClure and Carol Bar-

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Time: 1:00 pm
Where: Ft Denaud Cemetery

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When: Immediately following
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Where: First Christian Church
Ford Avenue, LaBelle

All family & friends are
invited to bring their memories.


nett. He was preceded in death by his father,
Hayward Cross; mother, Margaret Waldron
Case; brother, Hayward "Gene" Cross; and
nephew, Hayward Cross Jr.
Funeral services were held Tue. Nov. 24, at
Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle with Pastor
W T. Maddox Jr and Pastor Mike MacDowell of-
ficiating. Interment followed in Fort Denaud Ce-
metery, LaBelle. Visitation was held Tuesday at
the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to the Bull Pitt Outreach Ministry,
4414 Ft. Simmons Ave., LaBelle, FL 33935, and
specify Youth Fund in memo of your check.
Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home -
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Community Briefs


Come to the circus
Hendry-LaBelle Recreation is proud to
present the Loomis Brothers Circus Tuesday,
Dec. 1, at the LaBelle Rodeo Grounds, 100
Rodeo Road. Show times 4:30 and 7:30 p.m,
featuring three rings with performing el-
ephants, tigers, clowns, acrobats, aerialists,
horses, dogs, jugglers, trapeze and much
more. Doors open one hour prior to show
time with rides, face painting and tasty cir-
cus snacks. Proceeds from ticket sales ben-
efit the Hendry-LaBelle Recreation. For info
or tickets call 675-5347.

VFW plans event
VFW Post 10100 wll have Thanksgiving
dinner Thursday at 1 p.m. Bring a covered
dish. Saturday, Nov. 28, the post will host
Two Sharps at 5 p.m. Bring a covered dish.

Come to book signing
Shannon Loftin, 1997 LaBelle High
School graduate, will be at Flora & Ella's
Restaurant for a book signing Saturday, Nov.
28, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. She will be signing
copies of her cookbook "Just a Touch: Reci-
pes from B.A.'s Kitchen," published by Tate
Publishing.

Dems to meet in Clewiston
The Hendry County Democratic Party
Executive Committee will hold its November
meeting at La Hacienda Restaurant, 711 East
Sugarland Hwy. in Clewiston, at 6:30 p.m.
on Monday, Nov. 30. Sam Huber, Chairman
of Young Democrats of Lee County will be
the guest speaker. Huber says he is commit-
ted to helping organize Young Democrats at
Clewiston and LaBelle High Schools, at the
Hendry Glades Center of Edison State Col-
lege and in both Clewiston and LaBelle as
well as other Hendry County communities
whose Democrats from ages 18-40 are in-
terested in making a difference and being a
force for positive change.
Hendry DEC Chairman Joe Thomas an-
nounces all Democrats are welcome at this
and every meeting of the Democratic Party
in Hendry County and that all Democrats
registered to vote in Hendry County regard-
less of age are welcome to participate in the
meeting.

Santa is coming to town!
Santa will be coming to LaBelle with the
bikers on Dec. 3 in the Popeye's Chicken
parking lot during bike night. Please bring
a toy for the Salvation Army. All bikers wel-
come. Music, races, prizes, vendors, 50/50
raffle.

Special guest at boat parade
Dec. 12 the Annual Christmas Lighted
Boat Parade will be floating by the park.
Special Guest, Gioia Bruno from Expose"
will be singing and joining in the Christmas
caroling! Gioia has given her time to us for
the benefit of the animals. Venders and the
concession stand will be open and serving a
delicious assortment of 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!

Get ready for Lighted
Christmas Boat Parade
7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, is the date and
time for the Christmas Parade. Several great
viewing spots to cheer the boats from Barron
Park to Aqua Isles. As always refreshments
in Barron Park by the Caloosa Humane Soci-
ety. Rain date, the following evening.

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 (across from the Edward
Upthegrove Elementary School)


CHURCH OF THE
GOOD SHEPHERD
Holy Eucharist
Sun. 8:00 and 10:00 am
Healing Eucharist
Thur. 9:30 am
Bible Study
Thur. 10:30 am
Collingswood Pkwy
& Eucalyptus Blvd Port LaBelle
863-675-0385


Sign up for Salvation Army
Christmas project
The Salvation Army LaBelle and United
Way are accepting applications for those
in need of assistance for Christmas gifts for
their children. Sign-up Dec. 5, (10 a.m.-12
p.m.); Dec. 9, (2-4 p.m.). Bring a photo ID,
social security cards for all in household (if
applicable), proof that the child resides in the
home (school registration, birth certificate,
etc.) and proof of income (if applicable).
Please call 863-674-1441 with questions.

Salvation Army
seeks 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.

SAO closing
The Hendry/Glades State Attorney's Of-
fice is closed Nov. 26-27, in observance of
Thanksgiving Day. It will re-open Monday,
Nov. 30, at 8:30 a.m.


Eastside B tist Church
601 E. Hickphee, LaBelle
675-3595
PASTOR MIKE BRIGGS
Sunday Servicel
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.
"...lengthen they cords, and strengthen thy stakes..."


Christmas trees are soon!
This yearly fund raiser is an excellent way
for our LHS Key Club to raise money for the
projects they support. Sales begin Friday,
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, on your calendar for a
multi-class reunion.
If you would like to help plan or need
more information, please call Sue at 863-
675-4803 or Jayne at 863-517-0337.


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9:15 a.m Sunday Worship
Lord's Supper 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday
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November 26, 2009


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Caloosa Belle November 26, 2009


School Briefs


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.


Come & Eat Down Home Cooking With Me


Spooky artists
U-Save Supermarkets recently held a Halloween coloring contest for chil-
dren ages 12 and under in three age groups: 4-under, 5-8, and 10-12, having
1st, 2nd, and 3r places in each group. The winners are: 4-under Mykah
Anderson, Navia and Brilyn Capling; 5-8 Sarah Sodrel, Samantha Cruz and
Charne Van Rensburg; 10-12 Eduardo Cruz, Cleyver Avila and Adra Barns.
Each winner received a gift certificate to Toys-R- Us. Thank you to all who
participated and be on the lookout for a Christmas coloring contest. Pictured
back row: Adra, Cleyver, Eduardo; middle row Charne, Sarah; front Saman-
tha, Navia, Mykah. Brylin is not pictured.


Church Briefs


Helping hands for Christmas
Marcia's Helping Hands Mission is pre-
paring for Christmas Project. Last year this
mission gave away 2,000 packages to fami-
lies that had not been able to otherwise have
a Christmas.
This year we are asking for you help in
bringing local families some joy the Christ-
mas Season. There will be collection box
placed at Family Eye Care and Carlson Me-
morial UMC. For items such as clothes, toys,
shoes, socks, coloring books, crayons and
candy. If you would like to send in a mon-
etary donations please send it to Marcia's
Helping Hands Mission at 3531 Ft. Adams
Ave. LaBelle FL 33935.
If you require additional information
please don't hesitate to contact Marcia Cart-
er at (863) 675-8607.

Ruiz graduates

from basic
Army Pvt. Randy Ruiz has graduated from
Basic Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, the sol-
dier studied the Army mission and received
instruction and training exercises in drill and
ceremonies, Army history, core values and
traditions, military courtesy, military justice,
physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship,
weapons use, map reading and land navi-
gation, foot marches, armed and unarmed
combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.
Ruiz is the son of Raul Ruiz of LaBelle.
He is a 2009 graduate of LaBelle High
School.


Bullpit Ministries
presents rodeos
Friday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov.
28, 7 p.m. Bullpit Ministries will present the
last in a series of rodeos.
This will be the culmination of National
Day of the Cowboy Ranch Rodeo three-
part series. Events include Mutton 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 winner of the entire
series will walk away with a brand new 14'
Circle W stock trailer. All Around Cowboy
and Cowgirl with high points in series will
go home with a beautiful saddle. Event win-
ners will earn some great belt buckles.

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November 26, 2009 Caloosa Belle


Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant

From the heart
Melissa Agee, right, drove from Clewiston to donate these incredible refur-
bished Cabbage Patch dolls to the Salvation Army. Salvation Army Services
Coordinator Lisa Sands gratefully accepted the donation. What child wouldn't
love to wake up to one of these cuties under the tree on Christmas morning?
Melissa picks up orphaned Cabbage Patch dolls each with its own unique
personality throughout the year. She gives them a good bath, a new hairdo if
needed and a new set of duds whatever is needed to make them brand new for
a lucky new child to love.


Submitted photo/Cathy Kirby

Fall fun is fantastic!
LaBelle Elementary School students enjoyed carnival activities Friday, Oct.
30, to encourage students to perform well on FCAT and other testing. Teach-
ers prepared various games including limbo, pumpkin rolling, balloon relay,
dancing, bingo, water balloon toss and musical chairs. However, the stu-
dents surveyed said their favorite activity was one prepared by the principal:
The Sponge Throw. Students lined up to throw wet sponges at the principal
and his assistant. Everyone had a wonderful time! Once again the commu-
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November 26, 2009


Caloosa Belle




Caloosa Belle


November 26, 2009


LaBelle Sports Network Website launches


Youth, adult leagues and
schools invited to
participate online

Youth, adult recreation leagues, and
sports teams in the LaBelle area now have
an exciting online sports page and resource
they can call their own.
A new website, LaBelle Sports Net-
work, is now launched and is ready to be
used by the local sports community. The
web address is: http://fl.newszap.com/La-
BelleSportsNetwork
The site is a partnership between the Ca-
loosa Belle and Community Sports Desk, a
national sports software company.
"Whether it's rec leagues, schools, and
whatever the sport, the LaBelle Sports Net-
work is a way for people to share t hreheir en-
thusiasm for the programs they are involved
with," said Patty Brant, editor of the Caloosa
Belle.
LaBelle Sports Network is designed to al-
low the people who know their league best
the rec center directors, coaches, even the
players themselves -to deliver information
to the people who care about it most.
Team representatives can post their
schedules, game stories, statistics, standings
and photos on dedicated web pages on the
site. Each league or team will be provided a
username and password so they can update


Barnes named


to Second


Team Defense

Blake Barnes, a
2008 graduate of La-
Belle High School,
has been selected
by the USA South
Athletic Conference
as a Second Team
Defense All-Con-
ference performer.
Blake is a sopho-
more defensive line-
man for Maryville
College in Maryville, Blake
Tennessee, and is Barnes
on the front line of
Maryville's strong
rush defense that allowed only 145.7 rush-
ing yards per game this season.
Blake was fourth on the team with 49 to-
tal tackles while recording a team high of 10
tackles for a loss.
"I am very proud of our players. All had
outstanding seasons," stated Head Coach
Tony lerulli. "It is encouraging that seven of
our all-conference players will be returning
for the 2010 football season."
The Scots finished the season 4-6 overall,
3-4 during USA South action and 6th place
within the tough NCAA Division III confer-
ence.


anytime, from anywhere they have internet
access. In addition to appearing on the web-
site, selected league and team information
will be collected and published in the Ca-
loosa Belle print editions.
"I'm really excited about this," said Tom
Byrd, publisher of the Caloosa Belle. "This is
an invaluable and professional tool the com-
munity now has to positively highlight local
sports. The LaBelle Sports Network will
allow more news coverage of more sports
than we've ever had before."
Local sites are also being launched for
communities of other INI affiliated news-
papers including Clewiston, Okeechobee,
Glades County, Western Palm Beach County,
Eastern Collier, as well as Indiantown. The
first stories and teams began to appear on
the site this week, and many more are ex-
pected as the winter season sports get un-
derway.
"In Okeechobee, the Parks and Recre-
ation Department is to be congratulated for
being the first to come aboard and start us-
ing the site," said Byrd. "I invite everyone


$15,000 HANDYMANS DREAM located
in the Historical Distric of Sebring. This 2/1
has great potential. Third party approval
required on all offers. 200923035


$45000 THIS 3 2 OFFERS the master
suite upstairs for added privacy Great home
located in Lehigh Acres. Third party
approval required on all offers. 200942906





$55000 BRING ALL REASONABLE
OFFERS for this motivated seller. Great
looking 3/2 2006 manufactured home with
952 sq ft. 200814039


to go to li'i'. .l '. i" .... / Okeecho-
beeSportsNetwork and take a look at what
they are already doing there."
LaBelle Sports Network won't be limited
to the most obvious sports such as football,
baseball and basketball. The site can sup-
port virtually any sports or team activity in-
cluding golf, soccer, cheerleading, bowling,
even fishing and rodeo. While it is ideal for
youth and adult leagues, schools are en-
couraged to use the capabilities of the site
as well.
In partnership with the paper, Com-
munity Sports Desk representative Renee
Hawley has been contacting local teams and
leagues to assist and share information on
how to get started using the LaBelle Sports
Network. Community Sports Desk will
demonstrate to each league or team repre-
sentative how easy it is to submit informa-
tion and use the site.
Ms. Hawley can also provide information
on how participation on the LaBelle Sports
Network can provide a financial benefit to
leagues and teams using the site.


$115,000- MANUFACTURED HOME
located in Moore Haven Yacht Club, a 55 &
over community Easy access to Lake O for
boating & fishing. Owner has recently
upgraded roof w/new metal roof.
#200851138


$64000 THIS VERY SPACIOUS 4 bed-
room 3 bath home on half acre located in
Lehigh Acres needs a new owner. All offers
require 3rd party approval. 200910188





$89900 WOW DON'T LET THIS ONE
SLIP BUY YOU. This 2 story 3/2/2 home
offers over 2000 sq. ft of living area and sits
on a half acres. Third Party approval
required on all offers. 200945075


$69,500 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH on a
fenced 0.43 acres of beautiful oaks and nice-
ly landscaped corner lot. Property has a
detached carport, small entry porch, and a
storage shed. #200866041





$129,000 GREAT 3/2/2 HOME with gran-
ite countertops, tray ceiling in master bed-
room, tile flooring, storage shed & roof over
screened patio. Located in a quite neighbor-
hood.#200922219


$225000 3/2 POOL HOME located on
2.38 acres in Ft. Denaud Acres. Plenty of
room for the whole family, animals and hob-
bies. This one is a must see! 200911131


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"I am pleased to let everyone know there
is absolutely no charge for teams and leagues
to participate in LaBelle Sports Network,"
Byrd said. "The site will be supported by
advertising, and there is an innovative rev-
enue sharing model. A percentage of web
advertising sales on the site will go back to
the participating teams and leagues."
Interested teams and leagues can contact
Renee Hawley by e-mail at rhawley@com-
munitysportsdesk.com. Or call her toll free
at 888-853-7904 for a demonstration or to
get started right away. To advertise on the
site, contact Judy Kasten at 863-763-3134 or
by email at jkasten@strato.net

SLa 180 N Bridge St.
h TAG E LaBelle, FL
cLAI TO D G (863) 675-6788
Donna Kane, Broker; Assoc: Trisha Arnold, Denise Walker,
Beverly Curtis, Wayne Simmons, & Telina Campos


HOMES
CBS 3 BR/3BA home on 27.5
acres. Features include cus-
tom cabinetry, pool w/ spa
& waterfall, deck, gazebo,
fencing, stable and pasture,
storage building with 2 A/C
rooms, Shop with 8 offices,
2 baths, kitchenette
Drastically reduced.
$925,000.
3/2 CBS home on 20 +/- ac.
Features include cathedral
, IIII. hickory cabinets,
Florida room and lots of
extras. Fenced & cross-
fenced, 40x60 workshop,
36x36 horse barn w/tack
room! Bring offers!
$699,000.
Custom 5BD/4.5BA pool
home on 3 acs with metal
roof, hardwood, floors,
office, and alarm. Water
heater, cooktop, dryer, pool
heater, whole house genera-
tor are powered by
propane. 2 car garage fin-
ished upstairs complete
with a full bath. Call for
detailed amenities list.
$560,000.
3/2 CBS home. Oversized
garage, indoor utility, large
spacious bedrooms, large
master suite, great room,
breakfast room, tile/wood
flooring, & lanai. $399,900.
20 acres and a one bedroom
cabin in excellent condition.
Great weekend get-a-way,
Seller in 11. available.
$359,900.
3BR/2.5BA home in Old Fort
Denaud. Split floor plan, for-
,,d sl umnl... .m Hui.:,open
kitchen, 10' ,. ili .. in-
ground pool, screened
lanai. Detached garage.
$350,000.
Beautiful 3371 sq ft.
1.1 .1. custom split floor
plan home in Caloosa


Estates. This quality built
home offers many i. i, 1, li
features. Call for details.
$295,000.
Immaculate 1.1 I. CBS
home on 8th Ave. Built in
2006 and loaded with
upgrades. Make your
appointment to see this
home. $269,900.
1.1 .1. 2 story home on
3.5 +/ac. w/large open
room on 2nd floor, dual A/C
system, 20'x62 pole barn"
w/workshop. Bring the
horses. $250,000
4BR/2.5BA CBS 3 story
home within city limits.
Features include 2 fire-
places, 3rd floor game
room. Great for a growing
family $199,900.
3/2 CBS home located in
Belmont area. Features a
formal living room, family
room, new roof in '07.
Private back yard overlook-
ing a canal. $194,900.
Palmdale 1.1 .1. home
on 6 acres with a small palm
and oak tree nursery -
$188,800.
Immaculate 1.1 .1. CBS
home with new galvalume
roof on 2 +/- acs.
$179,900.
1BD/1BA brick home in city
business zone. Perfect busi-
ness location. $165,000.
5 CBS homes in Laurel Oaks
S/D. 3 and 4 bedroom mod-
els available. Priced from
$145,000 to $240,000.
2BR/1BA home with New
kitchen cabinets, appli-
ances, and I,, I i.hin. I,,n
screened porch, $79,900.
Immaculate 1.1 II. I ..i .
w/metal roof. Loaded with
upgrades this home is a
must see. $69,000.
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* THIS HOME DEFINITELY HAS CURB APPEAL! Built in
2002 and beautifully maintained, this 3 bedroom 2 bath
home is situated on a .34 acre lot and is conveniently and
peacefully located within LaBelle's city limits. Chain-
linked fenced-in back yard is perfect for pets and children!
$185,000
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* ALMOST 2 ACRES OF INTRACOASTAL RIVER
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with full apartment above and triple garage below.
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* SELL YOUR LAWNMOWER! LET SOMEONE ELSE CLEAN
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being cut! I I .. I .11 Ii ; perfectly decorated like-
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you curl up on your screened lanai. $219,000

VACANT LAND/VACANT LAND/VACANT LAND
* A GREAT DEAL on a canal front homesite in Port LaBelle
Banyan Village! Central water lines are in place! $3,000
* A VERY NICE 1.25 ACRE PROPERTY in Montura Ranch
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weekend getaway in the country! Only minutes to the
community pool and clubhouse! $6,500
* ONE OF THE LOWEST PRICED 2.5 +/- acreage proper-
ties in Hendry County! (Access is deeded). $9,900
* THE GLADES COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER HAS
THIS PROPERTY VALUED AT $213,920!!!! 19.1+/- acres on
a newly paved road in one of the most beautiful areas of
Muse! This property has large old oaks, a pond and is
fenced and cross fenced. This property is surrounded by
other large acreage properties, and is perfect for horses,
cattle, a small farm or a ........ i ..i estate! $129,000


CRLL 863-675-4500
Sherri Denning Licensed Real Estate Broker
Associates: Tony Barnes, Emily A. Bates
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Cleghorn, Bonnie '. ... ,I .-I. I
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700 S. Main Street LaBelle, FL 33935
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*Relax the rural way! Situated on 1.25 acs in
growing Montura, beautiful new 2006 3/2
manufactured home. SELLER FINANCING
AVAILABLE! $129,900

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., h. 1 11 I I 11. .. ,I . , .I '
compressor room. $795,000.
* Horse lovers welcome! 4/2.5 on 3.24+/- in
Port LaBelle Ranchettes. 2,500 sq. ft i 1 .. .
area, 2 car garage, wrap around porch and
more. $335,000.
* Corporate I .. .1 lnl
TLC, 4/, 3 (" .UNDER, . ..
caged pool, CONTRACT ,.....I
counter tops and lots more. $299,900.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 CBS home on
6.48+/- acres with pool and completely
fenced. $213,900.


* Corporate Owned! 3/2 2006 CBS home out-
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* Cozy 2/1 in Port LaBelle. Completely redone
form top to bottom. Have to see! $70,000.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 CBS home in new
like condition, near SR82. $69,900.
* 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
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ramp & town. All ap- dock & boat slip on garage. Great
pliances included 246'+/- riverfront, neighborhood


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REALTORS
863-675-0898 OFC
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86 675-197


* Corporate owned! 3/2 2005 CBS home in
Lehigh Acres. Needs a little TLC. $50,000
* 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.
* 1, I h .h
.... I SOLD!!! . ...
and great floor plan. $32,000
* Corporate owned! 2/1 condo located in
Lehigh Acres on a canal. $19,900.
* Great investment potential! 1BR/1B home
on a corner lot. Homes needs some work...
but is priced to sell. $17,000.
* Corporate owned! 2/2 condo in 55+ com-
munity Central Lehigh Acres. Move in ready
$14,900.
* Corporate owned! 2/1 on .35+/- of an acre
located on maS06tl'ltowntown Ft.
Myers. Needs some TLC. $12,500.
MOBILE HOMES
* Need more "living" room? 2,152 sq ft of lux-
urious living. This 4BR/2B home on 10+/- acs
has it all, spacious family room, master suite
II, 1 , I. I.. 1 ., .. I I, ;-
es. 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
comfortable living room w/gas fireplace, spa-
cious kitchen, front & real covered porches.
$250,000
* Immaculate 4/2 on 9.54 acres. Spacious liv-
ing room, family room I I, I11. mas-
ter suite, lots, lots of more. $159,900.
* Country living at its best! 3/2 on 2.30+/-
acres outside city of LaBelle. Over spacious
kitchen & master 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
growing Montura, beautiful new 2006 3/2
manufactured home. SELLER FINANCING
AVAILABLE! $129,900
* 4/2 on 10+/- acres in Pioneer Plantation.
W ith2,356+/- .1 iI i l. .. , 1, -


ing room with fireplace. $112,500.
* Two for the price of one on 1 ac. 3/2 well
maintained manufactured home + a 2/2 man-
ufactured 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.
* 'I ",,, ,n .d.- I .... ,
tu9 ,I I5 ,,,I II
$95,111. C "
* 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 I .I ... Ii,,.
one along 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.
* Buy 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.


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LABELLE


AREA REAL ESTATE


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


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.
$125,000 Newer 3/2 on a
nicely located 5 ac. parcel
in Muse.
$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.



$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.
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
lAc 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.
$1,55 .l i ate
Hom QLD IrIl .on
the River, Doube '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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US Sugar in has an opening for a mechanic
with excellent welding skills.

Safely fabricate, install, inspect, maintain, trouble-
shoot and repair conveyors, hydraulic systems, gear
boxes, pumps, turbines, steel structures, chutes,
fans, pipelines, valves, vessels, pressure
vessels, etc.

Utilize miscellaneous metal working equipment and
processes such as arc welding, oxygen/acetylene,
MIG, TIG and plasma methods to perform welding
functions. Must be able to pass a 6G welding test


Send resume or brief paragraph
of experience to

Fax 863-902-2886
Email Jdooley@ussugar.com

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CLERK NEEDED
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LaBelle small office.
Fax resume to:
863-452-5072


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< EDISON STATE
COLLEGE
ADJUNCIJOB FAIR HENDRY/GLADES
December 3, 2009, 3:00 to 6:00pm
1092 E Cowboy Way
LaBelle, FL 33935
Edison is looking for qualified individuals to teach part-
time at our Hendry Glades Center in a variety of course
disciplines to include Chemistry, Sciences, Remedial
Math. Philosophy. History, Business. Finance. Marketing.
Minimum requirements: Doctoral or Master's degree from
a regionally accredited institution of higher education in
the teaching discipline. Please bring transcript copies to
determine eligibility.
Please join us at the job fair or to schedule an interview
please call Brooke Bruhn at (863) 674-0408.
https://jobs.edison.edu EA/EO


Health Navigator Part
Time Two years experi-
ence preferred in pro-
cessing Medicaid &
Healthy Kids applications,
Strong customer relations
skills & cultural sensi-
tivity. Bilingual Span-
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NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF HENDRY COUNTY
Notice Is hereby given that the School Board of Hendry County will hold
the following Workshops to discuss Budget Issues:
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 beginning at 4:30 p m at the School Board
Meeting Room, Hendry County Courthouse, 2nd floor, 25 E. Hickpochee
Ave., LaBelle, Florida
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 beginning at 4:30 p m at the School Board
Meeting Room, School Board Sub-office, 475 E. Osceola Ave Clewiston,
Florida.
All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the is-
sues at said meetings
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Sally Berg, Chairman
339417 CB/CN 11/25/09


NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
Hendry County, Florida (the "County") hereby provides notice, pursuant tc
Section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform
method of collecting 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 construction ol
water lines for Banyan Village and service assessments for maintenance ol
such water lines commencing with the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1
2010, and continuing each year unbl discontinued by the County. The
County will consider the adoption of a resolution elecbng 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 resolution, 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 Street, 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 that a ver-
batim record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the test
money and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with
the Americans with Disabilibes 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 HEARING TO CONSIDER
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
HENDRY COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENTCODE
Notice is hereby given that the Local Planning Agency (LPA) of Hendry
County will hold a public heanng on December 9, 2009, at 6:00 p.m., at
the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee
Ave, La Belle, Flonda, to discuss proposed changes to the Hendry County
Land Development Code. The LPA will determine if the changes are con-
sistent with the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan and will review the
changes for consistency with the Hendry County Land Development Code.
The recommendations of the LPA will be made to the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) for final consideration at a public heanng. This hear-
ing will be held on January 12, 2009 at 5:05 p.m., at the City of Clewis
ton, Commission Chambers, 115 W Ventura Ave, Clewiston, Flonda.
Copes of the files and information regarding the petition are available for
public inspection at the Hendry County Planning and Zoning Department,
165 South Lee Street, LaBelle, Flonda, and may be viewed Monday through
Fnday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All persons wishing to be heard on this issue may appear at said meeting.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or
commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such
purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the pro
ceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based
Applicant: Hendry County Board of County Commissioners
Ordinance Title:AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE HENDRY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, MORE SPECIFICAL-
LY, SECTION 1-50-10.1, NOTICE BY MAIL; SECTION 1-51-2.3, RE-
ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, SECTION
1-51-5, PROCEDURE FOR VARIANCES; SECTION 1-51-6, PROCE-
DURES FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS; SECTION 1-51-6.2, REVIEW
OF APPLICATION; SECTION 1-51-6.4, TERMINATION AND/OR EX-
PIRATION OF SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS; SECTION 1-53-2.1, ESTAB-
LISHMENT OF DISTRICTS; TABLE 53-1, TABLE OF USE
REGULATIONS; SECTION 1-53-2.2, LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS;
TABLE 53-2, TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL AND DENSITY REGULA-
TIONS; SECTION 1-53-5.2, PUD DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
PROCEDURES; SECTION 1-53-5.3, PUD APPROVAL PROCEDURES;
SECTION 1-53-5.4, GENERAL STANDARDS FOR PUD DEVELOP-
MENTS; SECTION 1-53-5.4[B] TERMINATION AND/OR EXPIRA-
TION OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS; SECTION 1-53-6.4
CHURCHES; ARTICLE III BUFFERING REQUIREMENTS; SECTION
1-54-48, GENERAL PROVISIONS; SECTION 1-58-56, APPLI-
CABILITY; SECTION 1-58-58, SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS; SEC-
TION 1-58-59, SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN REVIEW; SECTION
1-58-60, APPROVED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS; SECTION
1-58-122, PERMITS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, INCLUSION
IN CODE, AND SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING AN EF-
FECTIVE DATE.
Orvell Howard, Chair Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman
Hendry County Local Planning Agency Hendry County Board of County
Commissioners
339795 CB/CN 11/26/09


HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE
SUBMITTED BY: R Scott Cooper DATE: 12/8/09
SUBJECT AREA: 255 Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) -
Non-Instructional
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the
policy for Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) for non-instruction
al bargaining and non-instructional non-bargaining personnel
CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1001 41, 1001 42, 1001.43 and
121091(9) FS.
CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 1001 41, 1001.42, 1001 43
and 121 091(9) F S.
FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained,
without cost, at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes the policy for De-
ferred Retirement Opton Program (DROP) for non-instructional bargaining
and non-instructional non-bargaining personnel
STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will
create no additional district economic impact in excess of $100.00 except
for the costs of printing and distributions
LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Board
Meeting Room, 475 E. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL at 5:30 p m. or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on December 8, 2009,
Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with informa-
tion regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a
proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within
21 days after publication of this notice.
Notice: If requested in wanting and not deemed, unnecessary by the Agen
cy Head, a Rule Development Workshop will be held at a time and date to
be advertised in the future.
Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public heanng on this proposed rule
is to request, in writing, a hearing The request shall be submitted to the
Superintendent of Schools, in wanting, within 21 days after publication ol
this notice. The request shall specify how the person requesting the public
hearing would be affected by the proposed rule, The School Board,. upor
appropnate request, shall give affected persons an opportunity to present
evidence and argument on the issues under consideration
Notice: Inspection and copying of all wntten matenals constituting public
records submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by
request, in wanting, to the Supenntendent of Schools.
Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be jud-
clally noticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making
proceeding. The School Board may incorporate maternal by reference into
the proposed rule.
Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this pro
cess, please notify the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 674-4642 or at
the Hendry County Courthouse, LaBelle, Honda 33935 at least 48 hours
pnor to the meeting or workshop.
Notice: If the School Board adopts the proposed rule, one certified copy o
the proposed rule shall be filed in the Office of the Supenntendent of
Schools pursuant to 120.54(3)(e), F S
338617 CN 11/12,19,26; CB 11/26/09


HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE
SUBMITTED BY: R. Scott Cooper DATE: 12/8/09
SUBJECT AREA: 410 Adult Program: General Policy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the
policy for Adult Program: General Policy.
CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1001.41, 100142, 1001 49, 1001 51 and
1001.43 ES. CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 1001 41, 1001
42, 1001.49, 1001.51 and
1001.43 FS.
FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained,
without cost, at the Office of the Supenntendent of Schools,
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes the policy for adult
program: general policy.
STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will
create no additional distinct economic impact in excess of $100.00 except
for the costs of pnnbng and distnbutions.
LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Board
Meeting Room, 475 E. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL at 5:30 p.m or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on December 8, 2009.
Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with informa-
tion regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a
proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in wanting within
21 days after publication of this notice.
Notice: If requested in wrnng and not deemed unnecessary by the Agen-
cy Head, a Rule Development Workshop will be held at a time and date to
be advertised in the future
Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule
is to request, in wanting, a heanng. The request shall be submitted to the
Supenntendent of Schools, in writing, within 21 days after publication of
this notice. The request shall specify how the person requesting the public
heanng would be affected by the proposed rule. The School Board, upon
appropriate request, shall give affected persons an opportunity to present
evidence and argument on the issues under consideration.
Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public
records submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by
request, in writing, to the Superintendent of Schools.
Notice: The School Board may recognize any maternal which may be judi
cially noticed and to incorporate them into he record of the rule making
proceeding The School Board may incorporate material by reference into
the proposed rule
Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this pro-
cess, please notify the Supenntendent of Schools at (863) 6744642 or at
the Hendry County Courthouse, LaBelle, Flonda 33935 at least 48 hours
pnor to the meeting or workshop
Notice: If the School Board adopts the proposed rule, one certified copy of
the proposed rule shall be filed in the Office of the Supenntendent of
Schools pursuant to 120 54(3)(e), ES
338618 CN 11/12,19,26;CB 11/26/09


HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE
SUBMITTED BY: R Scott Cooper DATE: 12/8/09
SUBJECT AREA: 411 Adult Program: Requirements
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the
policy foradult program: requirements.
CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1001.41, 1001 42, 1001.49, 1001 51
and 1001.43 FS
CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 1001.41, 1001.42,
1001.49,1001.51 and 1001.43 F S
FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained
without cost, at the Office of the Supenntendent of Schools
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed rule establishes the policy for adull
program: requirements.
STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision wil
create no additional distinct economic impact in excess of $100.00 except
for the costs of pnnbng and distnbutions.
LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Boarc
Meeting Room, 475 E Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL at 5:30 p.m or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on December 8, 2009.
Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with informa-
tion regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a
proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in wanting within
21 days after publication of this notice.
Notice: If requested in wanting and not deemed unnecessary by the Agen
cy Head, a Rule Development Workshop will be held at a time and date tc
be advertised in the future.
Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule
is to request, in wanting, a heanng. The request shall be submitted to the
Supenntendent of Schools, in writing, within 21 days after publication ol
this notice. The request shall specify how the person requesting the public
heanng would be affected by the proposed rule The School Board, upor
appropriate request, shall give affected persons an opportunity to present
evidence and argument on the issues under consideration
Notice: Inspection and copying of all written matenals constituting public
records submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by
request, in wanting, to the Superintendent of Schools.
Notice: The School Board may recognize any maternal which may be judi
cially noticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making
proceeding The School Board may incorporate material by reference Int
the proposed rule.
Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this pro
cess, please notify the Supenntendent of Schools at (863) 674-4642 or al
the Hendry County Courthouse, LaBelle, Flonda 33935 at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting or workshop
Notice: If the School Board adopts the proposed rule, one certified copy o
the proposed rule shall be filed in the Office of the Supenntendent ol
Schools pursuant to 120 54(3)(e), F, S
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Caloosa Belle


Long crowned as "Faster Pastor"


November 26, 2009


LHS runners excel at State Finals


On Nov. 14, Hendry County Motorsport
Park crowned youth pastor Preston Long
of the First Baptist Church of LaBelle as
the "Faster Pastor" in that race's inaugural
run. Preston was driving the #67 Basquin
Welding pure stock owned by local driver
John Basquin of Clewiston. Paul Vedder of
Real Life children's Ranch of Okeechobee
came in second.
Also competing in the race were the
hard-charging Shannon Craft of Christ Cen-
tral, Andy Bratcher also of Christ Central,
David Strickland of New Harvest Church
of Clewiston, John Hicks and Nathan Ko-
etje, both of the United Methodist Church


of Clewiston, John Glisson of New Harvest
Church of Clewiston, Ed Campany of D.C.
minister of Palm City. Also scheduled to
start the race were crowd and early race
favorites Bill Maddox of the First Christian
Church of LaBelle and Rhiner Richter of
St. Peters United Methodist Church of
Wellington, whose race cars were both in
accidents or had mechanical difficulties
by their full time drivers earlier in the eve-
ning. Both drivers vow to be back in March
when Preston Long will be back to defend
his title as the Faster Pastor.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
N-ti- i h-l--- -- thit th- T --11 Pl-nning Agency of Hendry County (LPA) will ?-1 1-.1-1 1- ..-i -.. t- f-11 --- i-t;t;-n on
December 9, 2009 a 6 00 pm ., I I .. '/ County Courthouse, Commission Chami -: I. 1. I .1 I I .. The
LPA will determine if the application is consistent with the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan and will review the application for con-
sistency with the Hendry County Land Development Code.
The recommendations ofthe L. 1 1........ .. I .... I, I. I .. I ICounty Commissioners for final consideration at a pub-
lic hearing. This hearing will b 11 .. Jmuar) 12, 2009, at 5:05 pm . ity of Clewiston, Commission Chambers, 115 WVentura
Ave, Clewiston, Florida.
Copies of the files... I ...i ...... I.. I.. Ii. i .. .. ..e available for public inspection at the Hendry County Planning and Zoning
Department, 165 Sc. i I I .1 I I I .. i ...I .... be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All persons wishing to be heard on this issue may appear at said meeting. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with
respecttc ... .. ; 1 . 1i ... ;.. .. .. 1 . :1 need a record ofthe proceedings and, for such purpose, he or
she may:. I1 ... ,*'., .1 ...... i ,,i. i I.... I which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.
Petition Number RZ09-0008


Applicant:


OB Rialto, LLC, represented by Mrs.Julie Wilkins, LaBelle Planning, LLC


Ordinance title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING A PREVIOUSLYAPPROVED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING ORDINANCE (95-08) TO
ALLOW AGRICULTURAL USES ON 29.82 ACRES +/-; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, SCRIVENER'S
ERRORS; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


Location:
Property size:


0 Riverbend Drive, LaBelle, FL
29.82 acres +/-


Request: The applicant is requesting an amendment to PUD Ordinance 95-08 to allow agriculture uses, specifically
pasturage for cattle and horses.
Legal description ofsubject property:
Legal Description
GOVERNMENT LOT 1 AND 2, OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 98 CITY OF LA BELLE, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH,
RANGE 29 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE NORTH 0008'14" WEST (BASIS FOR BEARINGS IS COUNTY
AND SOUTH FLORIDA FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, RIGHT OF WAY MAP OF CANAL C-43) ALONG THE EAST LINE
OF SAID BLOCK 98, A DISTANCE OF 259.10 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CALOOSAHATCHEE
RIVER CANAL C-43 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH 5320'42"
WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 119 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHERLY
EDGE OF THE OLD RIVER; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY EDGE, A DISTANCE OF 185 FEET,
MORE OR LESS. TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 98; THENCE NORTH 0008'14" WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE A
DISTANCE OF 52.00 FEET. MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (WESTERLY PART OF ISLAND).
LESS AND EXCEPT:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 98 OF THE CITY OF LA BELLE. NORTH 008'14" WEST ALONG
EAST LINE OF BLOCK 98 259.10 FEET TO SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER CANAL C-43
AND POINT OF BEGINNING. SOUTHEAST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF CANAL 43 TO NORTH BANK OF
OLD CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER. NORTH WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH BANK TO A POINT 52 FEET SOUTH OF
THE POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 52 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. EASTERLY PART OF ISLAND.
TOGETHER WITH EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS. AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 218. PAGE
1037. PUBLIC RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA.


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Orvell Howard, Chair
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339791 CB/CN 11/26/09


Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman
Hendry County Board
of County Commissioners


Over a grass and rolling hill course some
two hundred runners competed for them-
selves and their teams in the 2A State Cross
Country Finals.
Under normal circumstances, most run-
ners and teams would be happy just to qual-
ify for the event.
Furthermore, it would be quite an ac-
complishment for a team to place one run-
ner in the top fifty over-all.
But on Saturday November 21st at Little
Everglades Ranch in Dade City, two LaBelle
High School Cross Country runners cracked
the top fifty and then some.
Junior Gabriel Barron improved on last
years 19th place finish by moving up to 12th,
with a personal best time of 16:09.
While teammate Caleb Baker (also a Ju-
nior), placed a very impressive 34th in his
first appearance to the State Finals.
His time of 16:34 was also his personal


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ward their common needs.
From Lee County, Ray Judah, 21 years
on his board, Chairman, Tammy Hall, Frank
Mann and Brian Bigelow represented the
big gulf population center. All of Hendry's
commissioners were at the table, the meet-
ing conducted by fourth time Chairman Ja-
net Taylor.
The commissioners jumped into some of
the hardest questions facing both counties:
transportation, Hendry's new river crossing,
the prospective intermodal port, a proposed
Off Highway Vehicle park, recycling, the SR
80 Gateway Overlay.

Transportation
As a main hurricane evacuation route for
Lee and Palm Beach counties' huge popu-
lations, the four-laning of SR 80 is of para-
mount importance throughout the region.
Commissioner Tris Chapman pointed out
that it also should be a top priority for the
region safety-wise and certainly is economi-
cally important.
Commissioner Kevin McCarthy pointed
out that is a "lifeline" for the region.
However, the Hendry commissioners
also wanted to make it clear that the SR 80/
US 27 intersection, key in the movement
of people to and from all directions, has a
major flaw. It is the scene of numerous fatal
crashes, 83 percent of which involve out-of-
county residents, especially those from Lee
and Palm Beach counties. In fact, it is the
#1 site for fatalities in all of Florida Depart-
ment of Transportation District 1.
Lee Chair Tammy Hall and Commissioner
Judah both said their county recognizes the
need to four-lane SR 80 as a critical regional
corridor and part of the Strategic Intermodal
System. Chairman Hall said Lee and Col-
lier County meet yearly to coordinate their
transportation needs. She said they would
include SR 80 in their discussion. She also
expressed her county's willingness to le-
verage its political clout to keep it on state
agenda.
Hendry commissioners were also inter-


best ever. Both runners concluded an ex-
ceptional season and are already looking
forward to next year.

Sport Shorts

Alumni game cancelled
LaBelle High School has cancelled the
basketball alumni game that was scheduled
for Nov. 27.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Any
money sent for registration will be returned
to the applicant.

Correction
The Caloosa Belle erroneously stated that
the Cowboys lost their last game of the year
to Evangelical Christian. They actually played
Riverdale. We apologize for the error.


ested in discovering how Lee's aesthetic
plans for SR 80 will mesh with Hendry's
SR Gateway Overlay. In Hendry County, the
overlay, which includes US 27, bans bill-
boards and standardizes signage and archi-
tectural regulations 1,000 feet on either side
of the roadway. They learned that Lee has
countywide standards for commercial zon-
ing and a special university district.

New River Crossing
Hendry County recently made its choice
for the alignment of a new river crossing,
along the Lee-Hendry line. The Hendry
commission stated that the alignment was
the preference of 97 percent of their constit-
uents. Although any new bridge is far into
the future, and there is no money on the
table for the project, the information was
passed along to the Lee commissioners as
pertinent information. Commissioner Dar-
rell Harris pointed out that Alva residents,
who live in Lee County, will be affected by
the alignment some day and have been vo-
cal in their opposition.
At this time, only the alignment has been
decided. Commissioner McCarthy noted
that the type of bridge to be built eventually
will depend of the kind of development that
is allowed north of river.
Commissioner Karson Turner said the
Regional Planning Council needs to discuss
Hendry's bridge issues. He said the biggest
fear is that a bridge included in plans being
made to possibly realign SR 29 could bypass
the City of LaBelle.
The Fort Denaud swing bridge is planned
to remain once a new bridge is placed, but
only for local traffic.
For Lee County, the future of four-laning
of SR 80, widening of SR 82 and North River
Road all depend on development. Alva resi-
dents want to design North River Road as a
scenic road. Aligning Luckett Road through
LeHigh and to Hendry by 2035 and increas-
ing alternate modes of transportation are
projects on their radar screen that will affect
Hendry County.
Wayne Daltry, of Lee Smart Growth, cau-
tioned that LaBelle and Clewiston should
be mindful of saving their mobility that is,
make sure SR 80 improvements do not in-
terfere with neighborhood connectivity.


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