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At a Glance


Commodities to be
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Firehouse Players
seeking+ actors for
Charley's Aunt
Lord Fancourt Babberley, who
masquerades as his buddy Char-
ley's aunt, is just one of the players
needed for the late February and
early March production of Brandon
Thomas's evergreen comedy set at
Oxford University in the late 1890s.
Open auditions for the title charac-
ter will be held on Tuesday, Dec.
29, starting at 6 o'clock for an hour
and a half, and again on Saturday,
Jan. 2, from 10 o'clock until noon
at the Firehouse Cultural Center,
241 North Bridge Street.
Director Joe Thomas will also
be looking for Brassett, an Oxford
University "scout" or student's va-
let; Charles Wykeham, an Oxford
University student in love with
Amy; Amy Spettigue, the young
ward of Stephen Spettigue; and,
Ela Delahay, an orphan accompa-
nying Donna Lucia, Charley's real
aunt from Brazil "where the nuts
are."
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Boat Parade Magic
Robert and Terrie Thompson's sailboat, SV Wahine, was a crowd pleaser at the annual Christ-
mas Boat Parade Dec. 12. Barron Park and the Christmas oak made a stunning background
for the only two entrants in the annual event.



SR 80/US 27 renovations in 2010


by Patty Brant
Caloosa Belle
Hendry County commission-
ers must have been very good
this year they received an early
Christmas present that has them
smiling from ear to ear.
For years their hearts' desire
has been improving the safety of
the SR 80/US 27 intersection and
the four-laning of SR 80. With
each year the urgency became
more acute till the intersection is
now one of the most dangerous
in the state.
The emerging regional impor-
tance of this section of highway
has brought extra attention from
the Southwest Regional Planning
Council, Lee County and Florida


Department of Transportation
(FDOT) to bolster Hendry Coun-
ty's search for funding. Last week
commissioners received word
that the intersection has been
placed on FDOT's five-year work
plan for 2010.
Hendry County Commissioner
Tris Chapman said he was "in
shock" after the Dec. 8 commis-
sion meeting in which FDOT's
plan was unveiled. He said the
county has three areas of concern
with regard to the intersection:
1. Safety. That intersection
has become known as the #1
site for fatalities in all of FDOT
District 1, 83 percent of which
involve out-of-county residents,
especially those from Lee and


Palm Beach counties. In addition,
some 5,000 trucks travel through
Clewiston every day.
2. Economic impact. SR 80
and US 27 would be arteries to
the proposed inland port site in
Hendry County. The possibility of
an inland port in Hendry County
has many hoping for an econom-
ic advantage for this area.
These roadways are also part
of a critical regional corridor and
the state's Strategic Intermodal
System, which links the entire
state.
3. As a hurricane evacua-
tion route, these highways are
of great importance to the large
coastal counties.
See Highway Page 2


More tax


deeds up


for bids
by Patty Brant
Caloosa Belle
The county has scheduled a
second tax deed sale to be con-
ducted next month. This sale will
be especially for 1,300 lots in Port
LaBelle's Banyon Village Units 10-
13 for 2006 and 2007.
The supplemental tax deed sale
is necessary because these deeds
were tied up in the Value Adjust-
ment Board and could not be sold.
The only other supplemental sale
in Hendry County was some 20
years ago and only involved one
property.
This sale will be the second
time Hendry County has set up
a tax deed sale online. Hendry
County went online with its tax
deed sale this year and, according
to Tax Collector Peggy Hampton,
was extremely successful, bringing
in some $900,000.
The parcels in question are all
owned by Country Homes and
Land in the Banyan Village Unit
10-13 portion of Port LaBelle, lo-
cated east of LaBelle High School.
The taxes are based on the 2006
and '07 property appraisals when
property values soared throughout
the state. Anyone interested in bid-
ding on the tax deeds will be able
to check the value of the properties
against the taxes owed.
Owners of the parcels, Country
Homes and Land (CHL) had filed
suit against the county contesting
the assessed values of those prop-
erties during those tax years. How-
ever, Tax Collector Peggy Hampton
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Taxes
Continued From Page 1
said CHL never followed through on the suit
so she filed a countersuit. The Value Adjust-
ment Board has completed its work and the
judge allowed the properties to be freed up
for the tax certificate sale.
The online sale will be handled by Re-
alAuction. Anyone interested in biddng may
sign up online at www.hendrytaxsale.com.
Bidders may register to view information on
the parcels beginning Jan. 4. The sale will
run Jan. 11 through Jan. 29. Bidders must
put down a deposit on any property they are
interested in.
The 2006 gross tax amount on these
properties, without penalties and interest, is
$828,537.82; and $423,006.79 for 2007.
Ms. Hampton said minimum bids will be
the face value of the tax certificate on each
property plus fees. Totals will vary from lot
to lot. Purchasers will hold the certificate till
the owner pays the taxes or till the tax deed
process is complete at which time that prop-
erty will go up for auction. Any tax deeds left
unsold will become county certificates.


Highways
Continued From Page 1
At the Nov. 17 joint meeting in LaBelle
between Hendry and Lee's county com-
missions, Lee commissioners expressed
their willingness to leverage political clout
to keep it on the state's agenda for road im-
provement funding.
In an e-mail to FDOT District 1 Secretary
Stan Cann, Commissioner Chapman said,
"We were very surprised and thrilled at
the terrific news from Trinity (Scott FDOT
Community Liaison) at last night's BOCC
meeting. We really appreciate the atten-
tion that you and your staff have given to
dramatically improving the priority of these
critical projects. We are convinced that the
economic impact of the SR 80 expansion
will be important to our area; the emergen-
cy evacuation route will be enhanced and
most important this decision will reduce in-
juries and save lives. On behalf of the Hen-
dry BOCC and our community, we want to
express our most sincere gratitude and ap-
preciation."
FDOT's Debbie Tower commented, "We


December 17, 2009


Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant
TOP LEFT: 2009 Little Miss LaBelle Ashton Beer, right, and Ju-
nior Miss Brooke White get ready to ride in the Christmas pa-
rade Dec.11.
TOP RIGHT: The LMS band cheered everybody up, even under
dreary skies at the annual Christmas Parade Dec. 11.
RIGHT: Professional musician James Kulich volunteered his
time and talents to sing and play for the annual Caloosa Hu-
mane Society's Christmas event in Barron Park Dec. 12.


were able to move construction of the inter-
section into next year. We're as excited as
you are to build this project" and explained
plans for the intersection,
She noted that the project has been on
FDOT's radar screen for some time and said
FDOT is also pleased to get funding for the
project.
According to Ms. Tower, as of July 2010,
$35.2 million in construction funding will
be available for the new interchange ($22
million from state safety funding and $13
million in federal assistance). Some $4.1
million in state money is earmarked to pur-
chase right-of-way.
Ms. Tower also noted that, with the
economy as it is, there is more competi-
tion in bidding for state contracts. With less
construction dollars in the system, costs are
coming in lower than estimates. "It's a dif-
ferentbidding climate," she said, "with more
bids and more competition statewide." Ad-
ditional monies are being returned to the
state and are being rerouted to projects. In
large part, she said that is what's making
much of this new funding available.

Interchange plans
Funding is now lined up for the intersec-


tion for fiscal year 2010-2011. The design
will to elevate SR 80 over US 27. Current
plans also elongate the approach onto US
27 from SR 80 from both directions.
The interchange will have a single lane
to the east, and a single lane to the west and
a ramp over US 27 with one lane routing
traffic from Clewiston onto SR 80W and one
lane routing traffic from Moore Haven onto
SR 80W Think of on/off ramps on interstate
highways. Traffic slows, rounding a curve to
merge with traffic. Ramps separate the left
turn movement from the right turn move-
ment. Currently, drivers heading onto US 27
from SR 80 must stop and judge oncoming
traffic before crossing the southbound lane
of traffic on US 27 to merge with north-
bound traffic. The same for traffic heading
westbound from US 27N onto SR 80.
She said the plan will manage traffic ef-
fectively because drivers will be able to use
the interchange safely. At this time, drivers
must stop as they approach US 27, look
across two lanes of traffic and judge traffic
flow, then pull out into traffic.
A big component of design, Ms. Tower
commented, is getting all permits in order.
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donate some of the necessary right-of-way.
Stormwater runoff pond sites are also
necessary for this type of project, which
also require property for rights-of-way.

Four-laning SR 80
Currently, FDOT crews are working on
SR 80 to Birchwood Parkway east of La-
Belle. Ms. Tower said that work is "under
way tracking toward completion. FDOT is
working closely with environmental organi-
zations to secure permitting."
There is $1.4 million available for right-
of-way from Birchwood Parkway to Dalton
Lane and several small projects (adding a
right turn lane at Palomino Drive in 2010-11
for $516,000 and a new right turn lane at
Indian Hills for $660,000) are also ready.
FDOT has $5.1 million for right-of-way
acquisition of the last piece of SR 80 from
CR 833 to US 27 lined up for 2013-14.
FDOT has been engaging the public in
these plans beginning with project Planning
Development and Environmental (PD&E)
Studies which are presented at public meet-
ings. Suggested alternatives go to the Public
Highway Administration and then to design
in approximately two years time.

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Arrest Reports


Leadership recognized
Richard Yoraschek, Rotary Club of LaBelle, thanks State Attorney Steve Russell
for his presentation to the Rotary Club. Hendry County is one of the four coun-
ties in the 20th Circuit covered by State Attorney Russell. Mr. Russell reported
that under his leadership he has increased staff in the LaBelle office. The Rotary
club of LaBelle meets Tuesday at noon at the Masonic Lodge, 180 Jaycee -Lions
Drive.


Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant

New chief, old chief
Malcolm "Skeeter" Johnson, right, who has served as chief of the LaBelle Fire
Department surprised the city commissioners Dec. 10 with his resignation. He
said he has taken a new job that will not allow him the flexibility to continue
serving as fire chief, but hopes to remain on the department as a volunteer. The
commission reluctantly accepted his resignation and as well as his recommen-
dation that Ray Pittman be named the new chief. Chief Johnson is joined at the
podium by new chief Ray Pittman, left, and Capt. Richard Mourfield.


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LaBelle
James Martin Seay, 31, was arrested Dec.
13 and charged on an Okeechobee warrant
as a fugitive from justice. R. Shepherd was
arresting officer.
Michael Lee Faz, 31, was arrested Dec. 12
and charged with a nonmoving traffic viola-
tion driving with a suspended license habitu-
al offender. J. Woods was arresting officer.
Mark Shaw IV 18, was arrested Dec. 12
and charged with smuggling contraband
into a prison cell phone or portable com-
munication device. Sgt. Favara was arresting
officer.
Sandra Denise Clark, 44, was arrested
Dec. 12 and charged with smuggling contra-
band into a prison cell phone or portable
communication device. Deputy Shaw was
arresting officer.
Hosea Lee Corker, 37, was arrested Dec.
12 and charged with assault with intent to
commit a felony. Deputy Shaw was arrest-
ing officer.
Pedro Chavez, 23, was arrested Dec. 12
and charged with disorderly conduct affray
and resisting an officer interference with a
law enforcement officer with violence. J.
Woods was arresting officer.
Daniel Barahona, 38, was arrested Dec.
12 and charged with disorderly conduct af-
fray and resisting an officer interference with
a law enforcement officer with violence. J.
Woods was arresting officer.
John Michael Yates, 41, was arrested
Dec. 11 and charged on a warrant with VOP:
felony or community control. T. Mims was
arresting officer.
Angela Dawn Drapal, 36, was arrested
Dec. 11 and charged on a warrant as a fu-
gitive from justice from Glades County Sgt.
Olvera was arresting officer.
Kenneth James Glisson, 25, was arrested
Dec. 10 and charged on a warrant with VOP:
felony or community control. Sgt. Olvera
was arresting officer.
Humberto Saldivar, 16, was arrested Nov.
28 and charged with sex offense victim is
12-15 years of age. Inv. McVey was arresting
officer.
Steven Lance Erwin, 22, was arrested
Dec. 7 and charged on a warrant with VOP:
felony or community control. Green was
arresting officer.
Dontae Alterique Brown, 14, was ar-
rested Dec. 6 and charged with lewd and
lascivious behavior victim is under 12, of-
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Clewiston
Carlton Larue Rush, 35, was arrested Dec.
13 and charged with third degree felony with
aggravated battery, felony battery domestic
by strangulation and kidnapping false im-
prisonment of an adult. D. Bolt was arresting
officer.
Sariha Tiffany Douglas, 19, was arrested
Dec. 12 and charged as a fugitive from jus-
tice from Walton County and larceny $300-
$5,000. CPD Officer J. Pilon was arresting
officer.
Jose Rincon Gomez, 21, was arrested
Dec. 12 and charged with resisting an officer
fleeing/eluding with lights and siren active
and a nonmoving traffic violation operating
a motor vehicle without a valid license. Sgt.
Reed was arresting officer.
Pedro Martinez, 29, was arrested Dec. 12
and charged on a warrant as a fugitive from
justice from Glades County. CPD Baker was
arresting officer.
Juan Carlos Ruiz-Ortiz, 27, was arrested
Dec. 11 and charged on a warrant as a fugi-
tive from justice from Palm Beach County.
CPD Officer Compton was arresting officer.
Kevin Atkinson, 16, was arrested Dec. 3
and charged with burglary of an unoccupied
conveyance unarmed and larceny $300-
$5,000. Sgt. Olvera was arresting officer.
Christopher Lee Miles, 22, was arrested
Dec. 11 and charged on a warrant with VOP:
felony or community control. J. Poole was
arresting officer.


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Thanks for participating!
Christmas cheer
We really missed the big Christmas in the
Park shindig this year. Too bad the weather
wouldn't cooperate. Maybe next year the
plan will be better. The boat parade was sad!
Even so, that sail boat was really something!
Felt bad for the humane society too. Tough
to give a party and nobody shows up.

Thank You

Education Center
The Captain Hendry Holiday Dinner
Fundraiser to benefit the Education Center
of Southwest Florida just celebrated its tenth
annual event with loads of good food, good
company and hope for the future. During the
evening both a live and silent auction took
place. The Education Center thanks those
dedicated individuals and businesses who
generously donated items for the advance-
ment of education in Southwest Florida.
A huge thank-you goes to: LaBelle Fam-
ily Florist, Gulf Citrus Growers, Leslie Royal,
Embroidery Gone Wild and Heaven's Door-
way, Flora & Ella's, Leadership Hendry &
Glades Counties, Pamper Grooming, Mary
Bartoshuk, Darrell Harris, LaBelle Plumbing,
Gayle Wilkins, Langford Ford, Family Eye
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Salon Eight Four, SFWDB, Merit Petroleum,
Karson Turner, D Cake Lady, The Talkin'
Monkeys Project and Gator Hammock.
Sincerely,
Janice Groves, Auction Chair

Kingshouse
We want to correct a mistake that was
made a week or so ago. Kingshouse wanted
to thank Tom Connors for the lovely flowers
he brought for Thanksgiving. Somehow the
name of Tim Conyers was put in the paper
instead of Tom Connors. Please accept our
apologies.
Stafford and Annette King


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these tips in mind to minimize your electric-
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Don't waste energy by unnecessarily
pre-heating your oven. Some foods, such as
bread and desserts, require preheating, but
holiday meal staples such as turkey and ham
don't.
Keep the oven door closed. Ovens lose
lots of heat when opened and require sig-
nificant energy to heat back up to the ap-
propriate temperature. Instead of opening
the door to check on your food, turn on the
interior light and look through the oven's
window.
Oven-bake as many items together as
you can. Although some items may cook at
different temperatures, many items can be
cooked at a standard temperature.
Use smaller appliances such as crock-
pots, microwaves and toaster ovens when
possible. These can be much more energy-
efficient for side dishes or small meals.
Match the size of your pan to the size of
the heating element. For example, when us-
ing an electric cook top, a 6-inch pan on an
8-inch burner will waste more than 40 per-
cent of the heat produced by the burner.
Choose glass or ceramic pans for the
oven. These pans heat faster than metal
ones and allow you to set the temperature
25 degrees lower than a recipe suggests for
the same cooking time.
When possible, coveryour pots and pans.
This can help cook your food more quickly
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Letter to the Editor


The Proselytization process
As the ObamaNation process continues
it's "Shock & Awe" transformation of Amer-
ica, I would like to call your attention to that
well worn process, exercised in the Middle
Ages under the guise of "The Proselytization
Process."
Although the Middle Age campaign was
of a religious conversion bias, today's cur-
rent, ObamaNation, Progressive Party blitz-
krieg is designed strictly to proselytize every
legal and illegal citizen in the United States
while dismantling the Constitution and the
Bill of Rights.
As we enter into this past accepted most
holy and revered time of year, I would like,
on behalf of all true Americans to address
all my Progressive/Democrat friends as fol-
lows:
Please accept with no obligation, implied
or implicit, my best wishes for an environ-
mentally conscious, scholastically respon-
sible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-
neutral celebration of the winter solstice
holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable
traditions of the religious persuasion of your
choice, or secular practices of your choice,
with respect for the religious/secular per-


suasion and/or traditions of others, or their
choice not to practice religious or secular
traditions at all. I also wish you a fiscally suc-
cessful personally fulfilling and Obamacare,
uncomplicated recognition of the onset of
the generally accepted, recessionary calen-
dar year, 2010, but not without respect for
the calendars of choice of other cultures
whose contributions to society have helped
make America great. Not to imply that
America is necessarily greater than any other
country nor the only America in the Western
Hemisphere with a staggering financial bud-
get deficit. Also this wish is made without
regard to the race, creed, color, age, physi-
cal/mental ability, religious faith or sexual
preferences, married or single of the partici-
pants, as you perfect your mantra of Political
Correctness, ad infinitum, while continuing
to ignore the clearly communicated displea-
sures of the American populace with your
Congressional spending orgies and "trans-
formation" of America.
To my Independent/Republican
friends: Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year!
T. W. Bill Neville
LaBelle


Witch's Brew


By Pudge Lehman
The high school Key Club and the West
Glades Builders Club are selling Christmas
trees to fund their projects. They are located
at the Kiwanis Thrift Store. They are beauti-
fully shaped and smell sooooo good. Hurry
and buy yours so you can stick it in a bucket
of water to last longer. They are stored in a
refrigerated truck to keep them fresh.
I heard some good hints lately from some
of my friends....yes, I have friends! You can
buy a salad and a bowl of chili off the dollar
menu. Pour the chili over the salad and you
have a $2 taco salad. Also a good idea for
a baked potato and chili. Saving money is


Staff
News Editor: Patty Brant
Advertising Director: Judy Kasten
Advertising Manager: Shawn Strawser
Advertising Services Coordinator: Dale Conyers
Advertising Services: Barbara Calfee
Executive Editor: Katrina Elsken
Publisher: Tom Byrd

Our Purpose...
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journalistic service to the citizens of the community.
Since no dividends are paid, the company is able to thrive
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Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and support of the
community's deliberation of public issues.


nothing new to us older folks. We've been
doing it all our lives. Fasten a small, colorful
piece of burlap over a dowel, tie yarn on the
ends to hang it up with and hook all your
pierced earrings into the fabric.... When
traveling put your earrings through the holes
in your watch band at night so you don't for-
get them
Quotes for the day: Ask your child
what he wants for dinner only if he's buy-
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chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig....
Or...Ever notice how people who tell you to
calm down are the ones who got you mad
in the first place?


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new office, and now we have hope we can
do it" said Circuit 20's Director, Frank Prado.
"About 25% of Lee County's abused children
still don't have an advocate, even with 250
volunteers.
The added space will enable us to move
forward with our 100% representation goal,
as well as serve a multitude of other needs
proximity to the Justice Center, reducing vol-
unteer and staff travel time, and adequate
parking and training space. It's truly been a
joint effort. "
The Guardian ad Litem Program is sup-
ported through partnerships with Lee Coun-
ty, the State of Florida and the private sector.
The Lee County Board of County Commis-
sioners and Guardian ad Litem staff estab-
lished a close working relationship on the
project and contributed over $111,000 in
funding to make the new location at 2075
West First Street, Suite 300, Fort Myers, a re-
ality.
The Boards' Facilities Management staff
did the work in-house to build out the space
and worked closely with the building's own-
er to coordinate numerous modifications.
Lee County Commissioner Brian Bigelow
served as Master of Ceremonies at the Grand
Opening event.
"It's important for all of us to remember
children who definitely need help and a
voice in their own futures-abused, aban-
doned and neglected children. The Guard-
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instrumental in giving them an independent
voice as they struggle through a difficult time
in their lives. The new office should enhance
the Program's ability to grow and support
both volunteers and children."
For more information about volunteer-
ing, or the Guardian ad Litem Program, see
www.guardianadlitem.org or call 239-533-
KIDS. To donate, or inquire about how you
can help through Voices for Kids of South-
west Florida, the non-profit organization
supporting the Program, see voicesforkids.
org or call 239-533-1434.
Program Information
The 20th Circuit Guardian ad Litem Pro-
gram serves Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry
and Glades counties and currently repre-
sents 1212 children-about 77% of children
under court supervision.
Although the Program consistently leads
the state in the number of children repre-
sented by a volunteer Guardian ad Litem
child advocate, instead of paid staff, many
more volunteers are needed. Statewide, the
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Early Christmas present
City Planner Shellie Johnson presented the LaBelle City Commission with a
beautiful reproduction of its new logo for the board room. The logo was made
by Shellie's husband, Fred, and gave the board a big boost into the holiday
season.


Preschool open house today
It's been 30 years since the First Baptist
Church of LaBelle has had a Pre-School and
many people in this community still fondly
remember those days.
For most, those memories are happy ones
and are glad that they had that early prepara-
tion in learning about God. Starting Jan. 4,
2010, First Baptist Pre-School will be taking
over Eagles Nest Preschool, ages Nursery
through K-3, and starting a new exciting
ministry to help parents and preschoolers in
our area.
The vision of First Baptist Pre-School is
to provide "Excellence in Education that
makes a Difference." First Baptist Pre-School
is committed to education based on the
principles of God's Word. In this way, we
can train, prepare and equip young people
to make a difference in their world.
Our pre-school is located in our new edu-
cation facility at 330 North Main Street. We
will have classes for Nursery (6 weeks old
and up) through K-3.
For enrollment information, hours and
cost, please call the church office at 863-
675-2171.
Come join us for open house on Thurs-
day, Dec. 17, from 5-7 p.m. for parents and
Pre-Schoolers to see the new facilities. The
public is also welcome.

Musical at Assembly of God
The musical "Could It Be In A Baby,"
written by Katherine Avery, will be present-


ed at LaBelle Assembly of God on Dec. 20,
11 a.m.
The story is that our world is in need of a
Savior and has no hope without Him, but it's
hard to think this baby could be the answer.
We will know who this child is, the love
He has for mankind and the very hope He is
for the world.
Songs that will be sung are, "He Didn't
Throw The Clay Away- Jean Gery, Born To
Die Kathy Avery, Joseph Song Troy Avery,
Mary's Alabaster Box Julie Wilkins, I Can
Only Imagine Coby Wilkins and Daniel Ro-
driguez, No Other Name Men's 12 and up
Choir Pastor Clifford Avery, Henry Avery,
Wayne Wilkins, David Miller Sr., Alex Rodri-
guez, Youth Coby Wilkins, David Miller,
Daniel Rodriguez, Caleb Rodriguez. Narrat-
ed by David Miller Sr.
Everyone is welcome.
LaBelle Assembly of God is located at
Fraser Ave. Across from the Edward A. Up-
thegrove elementary school. For more infor-
mation call 675-0900.

Visit Nativity scenes
Life Ministries, on Hwy. 80 by the Ameri-
can Legion, is heralding the Season with a
live Nativity scene from Dec. 16-18.
The community is invited to drive through
the scenes for an inspirational introduction
to Christ's life.
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Church Briefs


Back to the 'barn' service
For the last two years, Caloosa Baptist has
hosted special Christmas service. The wor-
ship experience is rather unusual, or least
the setting is for a Sunday morning church
service. It is held in a barn. Dr. Les Morgan,
pastor, developed the idea to have a Christ-
mas service in a barn. "I thought about the
setting in which Jesus was born on the night
long ago. Of all the options that were at the
Lord's disposal whereby He could enter the
human race, He first breathed air into His
lungs in a stable. It was perhaps one of the
most unsterile and unlikely place for anyone
to be born. An animal trough was His bed.
Amazing! You cannot sit in a setting like that
and not be impressed with the depth of love
from the Lord Jesus."
Pastor Morgan continued, "You can't go
to a more "first-Christmas" setting than that.
In a barn is where it all started. The Savior
came to redeem people and display the love
of God. To demonstrate His passion for peo-
ple, He willingly was birthed in a barn."
The public is invited to participate in the
"Getting Back to the Barn" worship service
this Sunday, Dec. 20. It will be held at the
Calusa Cattle Stables, located on Highway
78 East, going towards Moore Haven. Signs
will posted along the highway. For further in-
formation regarding this of other ministries
of Caloosa Baptist, please call the church at
863-675-HOPE. The church is located 200
yards behind Flora & Ella's restaurant in La-
Belle.


Christmas Eve tradition
The 33rd annual sharing of the Christmas
story will be given by Troy Avery at LaBelle
Assembly of God on Thursday evening Dec.
24, 7 p.m. There will be carol singing, can-
dlelight Holy Communion and a retelling of
the biblical story of Christmas. For more in-
formation call 675-0900.
50 plus years ago Clifford Avery as a
young father each Christmas Eve would tell
the Christmas story to his children just be-
fore they opened their presents. Upon com-
ing to LaBelle as pastors they moved the
story from their home to the church and he
would tell the Christmas story to the families
of the church each Christmas Eve. The torch
is being passed to our younger generation as
Troy, the youngest of Pastor and Kathy Av-
ery's children, is asked to tell the Christmas
story. The youngest children in the church
are invited onto the platform to hear the
Christmas story close-up and personal. Ev-
eryone is invited to this special event as we
celebrate candlelight Communion, joyous
Christmas carols and the second-generation
of telling the Christmas story as found in
Luke and Matthew in the New Testament.

Christmas and New Years
services planned
Christ the King Lutheran Church invites
everyone to its Christmas Service Thursday
4 p.m. on Dec 24, and New Years Service
Thursday 4 p.m. on Dec 31. Sunday services
are 9:15 a.m., Bible Study 10:15 a.m. 50 CR


78, Four-tenths mile west of Highway 29.

Come to Christmas revival
New Testament Baptist Church (Iglesia
Bautista Nuevo Testamento) would like
to invite you to our Christmas revival with
chalk artist and Evangelist Vestor Arnold as
he presents "The Word Of God" in word
and art. All services are bilingual, (English
and Spanish). The person that brings the
most visitors will receive the drawing for
that service. The chalk drawing will reflect
the message from God's Word. The drawing
has unseen images revealed by a black light
(ie; Jesus in the clouds). The services will be
Sunday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tues-
day, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 25,
at 3 p.m.
The church is located at 300 S. Davis St.
(corner of Bryan Ave.). For more informa-
tion or transportation call: Pastor Ben Milli-
can at 863-673-0782 or Pastor James Wryals
at 863-673-1120.

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 your 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.

Freedom Counseling Center
programs changed
Freedom Counseling and Service Center
has relocated and changed hours. The new
location is 1301 SR 29N, one half mile north
of the drawbridge. The new hours are Mon-
day only 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for the food bank. If
you need assistance at other times call the
office at 863-612-9899. Counseling and class
hours are as follows: Choose Life for hurting
people on the second and fourth Tuesdays
of the month at 7 p.m.; and Overcoming Ad-
dictive Behaviors on the second and fourth
Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

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.

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Sunday Services
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
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Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.
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Caloosa Belle December 17, 2009


Submitted photo/Cathy Kirby

Walk-A-Thon support
First Bank presents LaBelle Elementary with a check for $100 for their annual
walk-a-thon, one of the many fundraisers at LaBelle Elementary School. LES is
fortunate to have such caring community members. Thank you to First Bank for
their support. Pictured from left: Cathy Kirby, Fundraising Chairman at LaBelle
Elementary, with Tuesday Tritt Vice President /Branch Manager of First Bank.


School Briefs


Early dismissal planned
Hendry County Schools will be dismissed
early on Friday, Dec. 18, for Christmas Break.
Lunch will be served on this day. School bus
drivers will follow their regular schedules
based upon the schools early release time.

Host families needed for
foreign exchange students
EF Foundation for Foreign Study, a non-
profit organization that works with students
from other countries who want to improve
their English and travel abroad, is looking to
place a group of students ages 15-17 years,
with volunteer host families. The students
would attend LaBelle High School and be-
come a part of your family and communi-
ty for 6- to 12 months. These students are
coming to America to improve their English
language skills and to experience American
family life.
Although we are already working on
placing students for next school year we


have a few arriving for 6 months in Janu-
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you think you might be interested please call
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McTeachers serve up school spirit
UES teachers manned the counter at McDonalds Dec. 10 from 5-8 p.m. for a
great cause. A percentage of the proceeds during that time went to the school.
Pictured from left: Assistant Principal Sandra Taylor, Pam Cooper, Principal Lar-
ry Luckey Jr., Amanda Nisbet, Steve Nisbet Jr. and Steve Nisbet.
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Walkathon winners
At left: LaBelle Elementary students enjoyed the cool weather Friday, Dec. 11 as
they walked for the annual LES walk-a-thon. Students collected pledges and the
students who collected the most for k-2 and 3-5 won gift cards to Target and/or
Wal-mart. Winners this year were: Lane Murray from Mrs. Barber's class, and
Emily Hernandez from Mrs. Williamson's class. Congratulations to these chil-
dren. The community of LaBelle continues to support our fund raising efforts.
A big thank you to the following for their financial support: First Bank, Pittman
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intriguing historical photos on the wall at the LaBelle Heritage Museum during
its Dec. 10 Christmas open house. Far right: local historian Joe Thomas helped
Ann and Jim Dankers, part time residents at Glades Resort, assuage some of
their curiosity about LaBelle's history.


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are very excited about the progress we are making in 'Bringing Hope Close to
Home,'" to better serve people throughout the area," said Hope President and
CEO Samira K. Beckwith. "We look forward to opening our doors by the first
of April." The Hope Hospice House will serve the residents of Lehigh Acres,
Alva, the Gateway community, Pelican Preserve, Buckingham, LaBelle and all
other communities in Hendry and Glades counties. The House is located at 1201
Wings Way, off of Beth Stacey Blvd. in Lehigh Acres. For more information on
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Register for Little League
Kids, sign up for Little League Saturday,
Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. at the LaBelle Rodeo
Grounds located on Hwy. 29 South during
the O-Mok-See horse show event. Registra-
tion fee is $80 for the first child/$75 for the
second child/$70 for the third child and so
on. They will also be serving up some great
food in the concession stand to raise money
for this upcoming baseball and softball sea-
son so come out and watch the rodeo and
have some fun!

Who wants a skatepark?
The Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Dept. is
holding a meeting with all youth and adults
interested in its skate park project Thursday,
Dec. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rec Office, 310
W Cowboy Way. They will discuss fundrais-
ers, look over park designs and choose a lo-
cation for the park. Don't miss out on being
a part of this new idea. Your input is needed.
If you have any questions feel free to call the
Rec Office at 863-675-5347.

Men's slowpitch softball 55+
Want to feel young again and have fun
at the same time? Come out and play! They
gather on Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Da-
vis-Pratt Park in LaBelle. Please contact Ron
Highfield at (863)674-0396 with questions.

Attention shooters
Come join the fun at the Hendry County
Gun Range Wednesday and Saturday morn-
ings. Shoot trap or skeet for $4 per 24 tar-
gets. If you like night shooting come join the
Caloosa Sports Shooters and shoot under
the lights on Thursdays. For more informa-
tion contact Dave Alexander at 675-0500.

Sports network launched
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., LaBelle Sports Net-
work. The web address is: http://fl.newszap.
com/LaBelleSportsNetwork
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
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.
The site can support virtually any sports
or team activity, including schools.
Community Sports Desk representative
Renee Hawley will demonstrate to each
league or team representative how easy it
is to submit information and provide infor-
mation on how participation on the LaBelle
Sports Network can provide a financial ben-
efit to leagues and teams using the site. A
percentage of Web advertising sales on the
site will go back to the participating teams
and leagues. Contact Renee Hawley by e-
mail at rhawley@communitysportsdesk.
com. Or call her toll free at 888-853-7904. To
advertise on the site, contact Judy Kasten at
863-763-3134 or by email at jkasten@strato.
net.


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This past Saturday, Dec. 12, three p,.,
LaBelle Cowboy Football players
traveled to Sebring to be a part of
the 2009 Sebring Firemen's All-Star
Classic.
Travis Smith, Andre Jones and
Dale Thompson were selected
to participate in the game for the
South All-Stars that included teams
from Moore Haven, Charlotte, Port
Charlotte, North Port and Lemon Andre Travis
Bay High Schools to compete Jones Smith
against the Central Team made up quarterback pressures. At
of schools from Frostproof, Hardee Coun- a defensive tackle, reco
ty, Lake Placid, Avon Park, Mulberry, Bar- tackles including 2 tackle,
tow and Winter Haven High Schools. linebacker Dale Thomps
The Central team won the exciting tackles, with 1 tackle for
game by the final of 20-18, but it took all ered a blocked field goa
four quarters to get the job done! All three adding several bone-crun
LaBelle teammates were defensive play- game.
ers who did very well. Coach Bennett is very
Senior defensive tackle Travis Smith re- Stars as all three played v
corded 2 tackles for loss and had several an outstanding job in the


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10,000 Bea- $165,000 2/2 on 1 $292,500 4/2.5 poo
rare water- acre/ fruit trees +3 home in quiet area
property car detached Country living close
SCommercial garage. Great to town. Short notice
homes neighborhood to show


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REALTORS
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\ B 180 N Bridge St
E I TAG ) LaBelle, FL
LANID CO (863) 675-6788
Donna Kane, Broker; Assoc: Trisha Arnold, Denise Walker,
Beverlv Curtis & W&vne Simmons


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.
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
3BR/2.5BA home in Old Fort
Denaud. Split floor plan, for-
,I.Ih ,,, ,...., I,, .:op en
kitchen, 10' ,. ,lin. in-
ground pool, screened
lanai. Detached garage.
$350,000.
20 acres and a one bedroom
cabin in excellent condition.
Great weekend get-a-way
Seller iin ii . available.
$299,900.
Beautiful 3371 sq ft.
1.1 .I. custom split floor
plan home in Caloosa


Estates. This quality built
home offers many 1. 11 ili
features. Call for details.
$295,000.
Immaculate 1.1' .I. CBS
home on 8th Ave. Home fea-
tures many upgrades.
$269,900.
1.1 .1. 2 story home on
3.5 +/ac. Dual a/c system
20'x62 pole barn, 20x62 pole
barn" w/workshop.
$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' n I .h11. in ..
screened porch, $79,900.
Imm aculate 1.1 II1. I, .i:
w/metal roof. Loaded with
upgrades this home is a
must see. $69,000.
Lookingfor a bank foreclo-
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(Industrial),paved & landscaped parking lot, easy access to SR
29,and SR 80, and the LaBelle Air Port! Three large roll up bay


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FEATURES OF THE WEEK!
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$130,000
3BR/2BA HOME in Laurel Oaks minutes from Port
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20+/- ACRES ZONED A-2 w/ 4 -plex rental unit
$249,900
WATERFRONT
TWO BUILDABLE LOTS! 200+/- ft on water
w/60' dock & protected boat harbor $499,900
OWNER FINANCING POSSIBLE
INTRACOASTAL RIVERFRONT HOME plus
dock-house, boat ramp, guest house & more
$325,000
SPACIOUS 3BR RIVERFRONT HOME views of
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3BR/2BA WATERFRONT HOME w/125'
Caloosaatchee River frontage $284,900
WATERFRONT LOT' Protected navigable oxbow
w/direct access to river $109,900
HOMES
2BR/1BA FIXER UPPER on A/4 Ac lot-3 homesites
$36,000
3BR/2BA MANUFACTURED HOME in town


$39,900
3BR/2BA WELL MAINTAINED fully fur
manufactured home in the city $45,000
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$69,500
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$99,500
4BR/2 BA HOME Spacious w/ large family
$119,900
3BR/2BA CUSTOM HOME built in
$124,000
HOMES ON ACREAGE
3BR/2BA MOBILE HOME on 2 5 Ac $79,0
2BR/2BA MANUFACTURED HOME on
acres $95,000
3BR/2BA CBS HOME 5+/- acres in the c
$149,000
4BR/2BA MOBILE HOME' 5 +/-Acres, cle
fence& pond $179,000
3BR/2BA 2005 MANUFACTURED HOME'
acres, screen patio, covered front porch, I
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on Hwy 78 West! $300,000
3BR/2BA HOME on 137+/- Acr
Zoned, Hwy Fronage $450,000
3BRI2BA POOL HOME on 665 +
$739,900
ACREAGE
PRIME ACREAGE! 1329 acres


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room 2 +/- ACRES IN FELDA fronting on Hwy 29 possi-
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2006 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY' 20 mA acres,
multi-family residential lots $85,000
2.09 M/L ACRES w/arge, beautiful oaks $58,520
00 61 +/- ACRES of Prime fertile land in Felda, less
25 +/- I. r.

country 1-% ~ 11.I11 I
COMMERCIAL
ared w/ C1 ZONED PROPERTY 100 x 295 includes a 30
x 60 steel Quonset building ahd shed $100,000
59+/- CUSTOM CABINET SHOP' 115x 300 property
enced, Re-route on HWY 78 gives business zoned location
excellent visibility 25' x 80 ft frame building
-onting $210,000


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* FULLY ENTITLED 3+ ACRE TRACT in the heart of downtown
LaBelle with a PUD ordinance in place with the city The approved
plan in for 3 free standing 3 story bldgs with mixed use and 5,000
+/- retail space and 19,530 sq ft of office space and forty-five 1,490
sq.ft residential units. BANK OWNED! $275,000


* 11,000 + TOTAL SQ. FT. OF SPACE...5,770 + Sq. Ft. front CBS
... i ..Unit #1 is approx-
,.. I 1. 1 .I '11 .....i ,000 Sq. Ft.and
Unit #3 is approximately 1,100 Sq. Ft. not including rear attached
metal storage building of approximately 5,500 +/- Sq. Ft. which is
warehouse space. Front building has 4 doors with a potential of up
to 4 units. Front acreage is commercial; some of rear property
could be multi-family Building offers a superior location just North
of the Winn-Dixie and across from Langford Ford. $997,500
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* LABELLE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA... Located on major highway,
State Road 80, and two side streets with access available from State
Road 80. and dual access on side streets. Concrete block building
is 20,000 +/- Sq. Ft. with 2,600 +/- Sq. Ft. currently leased to den-
tist office and remainder in shell with building floor plan allowing
flexibility (See back) Ample paved parking with additional land
available for more parking or additional buildings on each corner.
On State Road 80 with close proximity to State Road 29 and
approximately 20 miles from State Road 27 (East) and 1-75 (West).
Plaza for sale; units available for lease. This is a Short Sale and may
have some time constraints. $1,800,000

CRLL 863-675-4500
Sherri Denning Licensed Real Estate Broker
Associates: Tony Barnes, Emily A. Bates
Cindi Beer, Paula Blanco, Cr -i- P- r .- I isa
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Southern
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700 S. Main Street LaBelle, FL 33935
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* Corporate owned! 3/2 I i i,, i, j.. i ..
on .49+/- of an acre. $49,900.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 centrally located in
LehighAcres. i I . I i i 11.....1
Needs a little TLC. $47,900.
* Corporate owned! Centrally located in
Lehigh Acres, 2/1 CBS home in good condi-


* Horse lovers welcome! 4/2.5 on 3.24+/- in tion. $34,900.
Port LaBelle Ranchettes. 2,500 sq. ft I ,. p* I. .. i1. 1 ..1
area, 2 car garage, wrap around porch and ... I SOL'D!!!1. i ....'
more. $335,000. .. 1. 1 .1 11 .1 cc, N 1 ,I". ,
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HOMES 3 I .... ... .. t 1O.. At
* Riverfront Immaculate 3/2 waterway $27,blu.
estate on 1.14+/- acres outside of LaBelle. Corporate owitINDERndo located in
Home is 2,425 sq. ft. i .... ... with over- :, n.I ... c CONTRACT'
spacious kitchen, pantry, screened pool and a ,I.. t- .. 1.., I. | c, i i I I I. home
1,944 sq. ft. workshop with office, bath and a on a corner lot. Homes needs some work...
generator compressor room. $795,000. but is priced to sell. $17,000.
* Horse lovers welcome! 4/2.5 on 3.24+/- in c' .Qfl IDr. 1c' 5i5+ com-
Port LaBelle Ranchettes. 2,500 sq. ft I I ..,. mic .. ,1 1l " ? i in ready
area, 2 car garage, wrap around porch and $14,900.
more. $335,000. MOBILE HOMES
* Corporate o' ..I' ,-: -- i,, lit- Need more I ..11. room? 2,152 sq ft of
tie TLC, 43, 3 UNDERT c"' :res '-i-iiu- Ib-,i: TIl-- ,BR/2B home on 10+/-
with caged pBONftlAU Ten cabinets, .c. I, I III, 1c..1 1 family room, master
granite counter tops and lots more, suite w/ office, covered porch, and fencing
$299,900. for horses. This one is a steal @ only
* Corporate owned! 3/2 CBS home on $250,000
6.48+/- acres with pool and completely Size will surprise you! 2BR/2B home on
fenced. $204,400. 10+/- acres is very well kept. Features a warm
* Cozy 2/1 in Port LaBelle. Completely comfortable living room w/gas fireplace, spa-
redone form top to bottom. Have to see! cious kitchen, front & real covered porches.
$70,000. $250,000
* Corporate ownecUlN ERhome in new Immaculate 4/2 on 9.54 acres. Spacious liv-
,.. ... CONTRROTI im" I cccci c. .. i, i.i .. ... m as-
* .. c I I co I c i.. eller says ter suite, lotsots of more. $159,900.
make offer! $65,000. Country living at its best! 3/2 on 2.30+/-
* Corporate owned! 3/2 2007 CBS home in acres outside city of LaBelle. Over spacious
Lehigh Acres. $63,900. kitchen & master bath. New carpet through
* Corporate owned! In I. i .i 1 i. new 3/2 out home. $149,900.
2005 CBS home. Open floor plan, ceramic 3/2 manufactured home on 4+/- acres in
tile, spacious laundry room and lots more. Muse. Partially cleared and fenced.
$59,000. $145,000.
* Corporate ownUINDB ally located in Relax the rural way! Situated on 1.25 acs in
Lehigh Acres. 2COPIRAUVW,900. growing Montura, beautiful new 2006 3/2
* Corporate owned! 3/2 2005 CBS home in manufactured home. SELLER FINANCING
Lehigh Acres. Needs a little TLC. $50,000 AVAILABLE! $129,900


* 4/2 on 10+/- acres in Pioneer Plantation.
With 2,356+/- sq. ft. I .... area, spacious
living room with fireplace. $102,900.
* 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.
* Ic i' i I'

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* Immaculate 3/2 located in City of LaBelle
on oversized lot, features woodlike flooring
and carpet, master bath has tiled shower,
overspacious 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 ....... ;.ci li; ,,,, Close to
schools ( WR1 T to SR80.
$49,90u. t '
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
citylimits near town. $100,000.


HISTORIC COMMERCIAL
OFFICE BUILDING in down-
town LaBelle. Restored. Fully
occupied. Busy location.
(Building/property only)
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WORKING RANCH: 40 ACRES
with 3/2 mobile home, large
steel building, barns, cow
pens, guest/caretaker quar-
ters, $500,000
ADJACENT 93.33 ACRES of
fenced improved pasture that
may be divided (13+ acres
min.), $8,000 per acre.

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BRING OFFERS! Commercial
lot on SR 29 S. Grab on to this
one for the future! Great loca-
ton for convenience store, REDUCED! RIVERFRONT:
laundry, restaurant, small strip BRING OFFERS 39 Acres in
center, etc. $129,500 Ortona, 1561' riverfront, with
* CONVENIENCE STORE, 3 acres C ... i ......
beer and wine license. Busy homes a. I .".. I ....I
Cowboy Way Corner. frontage with direct river
$450,000 access. Home for lease also.
* Cozy home on 240' of canal SELLER FINANCING.
front with river access in $2,395,000
Ortona. 2 lots. $220,000
* 10 ACRES Al Don Farming
Rd. $95,000.
* 5+/- ACRES, heavily wood-
ed with fixer upper mobile. A W
Kirby Thompson Rd. SELLER REDUCEDBRINGOFFRS:5
FINANCING $165,000. REDUCED o o OFFES
* 14 ACRES, 1-75 AND Acre Lots of oak Beaut
BAYSHORE, N. FT. MYERS homesite. Sunset Trail, Muse.
busy intersection, near river' $75,000 SELLER FINANCING.
$2,900,000. 16.79 ACRES South of
* 301 A! Ljiring ange LaBelle, 129,500.
Grove 2.5 ACRES, lots of trees, pri-
* ALVA, 2 acre lot on busy vate. $39,500.
SR80 near intersection. Front
half zoned commercial. 26.67ACBENDING
$395,000. .86 ACRE, tree covered lot.
* LEASE OR SELL: 3000 s.f Thigpen Rd. Seller financing.
commercial/industrial build- $59,900
ing, former drive-thru store, 76+ ACRES South ,0
corner of SR29 and S. LaBelle, may divide, $5,500
Industrial Loop PER ACRE
* REDUCED! 145 ACRES FARM LEASE: 40
WORKING ORANGE GROVE. ACRES ON CR 78
Buy all or art, lots of wildlife OTHER FARM LAND AVAIL
6,000 PER ACRE ABLE FOR LEASE


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$50.00 863-675-3032



AKC Toy affenpincher
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Japanese chin $500 ea
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Tuff Stuff weight bench
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LARGE 1 BR furn. apt.
on Hall St. S., LaBelle. 5
mins. from shop., banks
& Courthouse. Inclds all
utils, W/D, Direct TV.
$800/mo. 239-370-8532




Duplexs for Rent Both
like new inside and out.
Ceramic tile throughout.
311A Hickory St.
1Br/1Ba $540 per
month + security de-
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2Br/lBa $650 per
month + security de-
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Pets. Trace Pfluge La-
Belle Tropics Realty
863-673-6533



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VACANT LOT on paved
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Financing. Price to sell!
Call Owner 863-673-5071
RANCHETTE 1.25 acre
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3/2 banos lista para ser
occupada a solo $550
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863-675-8888
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Oak Trees, Large Deck.
$150/wk. + $200 dep.
Call (863)673-5704
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TWENTIETH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000017
CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC,
Plaintiff,
VS.
NEVILLE BOGARDUS, et al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2009-CA-000017 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Flonda wherein CHASE HOME FI-
NANCE LLC, is the Planbff and NE-
VILLE BOGARDUS; SUZYBOGARDUS;
are the Defendants, I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash at
IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE
SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE
HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80
AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-
DA at 11:00 AM on the 10th day of
February, 2010,the following de-
scnbed property as set forth in said
Final Judgment:
LOT 9, BLOCK E, RIDGEVIEW
ESTATES ADDITION NO. 1, AC-
CORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT
THEREOF AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 85, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
A/K/A 611 RIDGEVIEW CIRCLE,
CLEWISTON, FL 334400000
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus from the sale, If any,
other than the property owner as of
the date of the Lis Pendens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of
this Court on December 11, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court

By /s/S. MILLER
Deputy Clerk
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilibes Act, person needing
a special accommodation to partici-
pate in this proceeding should con-
tact the Deputy Court Administrator
whose office is located at Lee
County, Justice Center, Room 3112,
1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers,
Flonda 33901, telephone number
(813)335-2299; 1-800-955-8771
TDD), or 1-800-955-8770 (v) via
Flonda Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days pnor to this proceed-
ing.
341618 CGS/CB 12/17,24/09




PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE
Wanda and Larry Higdon
Okeechobee, Florida
The following vehicle will be sold
for non-payment of storage on:
December 24,2009 at 3:00 p.m.
1990 Ford F250 SLT Lariat
This ad is placed in accordance
with Florida Statute 1985,
Section 83.806
341029 CGS/CB 12/10,17/09


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NOTICE OF MEETINGS
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE
SHAWANO WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following is a Schedule of Regu-
ar Meetings and Annual Landowners Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
of the Shawano Water Control District for the Year 2010. Regular Board of
Supervisors Meetings will be held on the 3rd Fnday of each month, and the
Annual Landowners Meebng will take place on the 4th Fnday, in June, un-
ess meebng date conflicts with a holiday, and will take place at the Sugar
Farms Co-op, Atlantic Sugar Mill Road, Belle Glade, Flonda. The dates and
times are listed in the Schedule below.
The purpose of the meetings is to transact any and all business that may
come before the Board. If any person decides to appeal any decision
made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting,
he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such pur-
pose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceed-
ngs is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Amencans with Disabilities Act, any per-
on requiring special accommodations to participate in a meeting, because
of a disability or physical impairment, should contact the Districts Attorney
at (561) 655-0620 at least five (5) calendar days prior to the Meeting.
Fnday, January 22, 2010 -10:30 a.m.
or immediately following the Gladeview Board meeting
Fnday, February 19, 2010 8:30 a.m.
Fnday, March 19, 2010 -10:30 a.m.
or immediately following the Gladeview Board meeting
Friday, Apnl 16, 2010 8:30 a.m.
Fnday, May 21, 2010 -10:30 a.m.
or immediately followingthe Gladevew Board meeting
Friday, June 25, 2010 8:30 a.m. -
ANNUAL LANDOWNERS' MEETING
followed by the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
Friday, July 16, 2010 -10:30 a.m.
or immediately following the Gladeview Board meeting
Friday, August 20, 2010 8:30 a.m.
Fnday, September 17, 2010 -10:30 a.m.
or immediately following the Gladeview Board meeting
Fnday, October 15, 2010 8:30 a.m.
Fnday, November 19, 2010 -10:30 a.m.
or immediately following the Gladeview Board meeting
Friday, December 17, 2010 8:30 a.m.
By: Charles F Schoech, Esq.
Shawano Water Control District
Dated this 14th day of December, 2009
341701 CGS/CB 12/17/09


IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
Case No. 08-764-CA
HENDRY IMPROVEMENT, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
Plaintiff
-vs-
7875 WHEELER ROAD LLC a Florida limited liability company,
MATTHEW T. MILLER, individually, RONALD BAILEY, JR., individu-
ally, JOHN C. MILLER, II, individually, JOHN CHARLES MILLER, in-
dividually, FIVE STAR FARMS, LLC, a Florida limited liability
company, UNKNOWN TENANT #1, and UNKNOWN TENATN #2,
the names being fictitious to account for parties in possession
Defendants
SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to the Amended Summary Rnal Judg-
ment in Foreclosure and for Assessment of Reasonable Attorneys' Fees entered by
Circuit Court Judge James D. Sloan, in and for Hendry County, Flonda, wherein the
causee is pending under docket number 08-764-CA, the Honorable Barbara S. But-
er, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Florida, will offer for sale at pubic
outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Clerk of Courts Office, Court-
house Complex, C.E. Hall Building, Administration Area, second floor lobby, 25 E.
Hickpoochee Avenue, LaBelle, Flonda, at 11:00 a.m. on the 6th day of January,
2010 within the legal hours of sale, the following described property:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT"A"
EXHIBIT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REAL ESTATE
A parcel of land lying in Section 18, Township 44, South Range 28 East, being the
South half of the Southwest quarter of said section 18; less the East 350 feet
thereof, being more particularly descnbed as follows:
Commencing at the South quarter comer of Section 18, also known as the North
quarter corner of Section 19, all in Township 44 South, Range 28 East,
thence South 890 42' 46" West along the South line of said Section 18. also being
the North line of Section 19, for a distance of 350.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGIN-
NING;
thence South 890 42' 46" West for a distance of 2298.54 feet to the line dividing
Lee County on the West and Hendry County on the East, being the West line of
Said Section 18;
thence North 000 37' 30" West along said line of said Section 19 for a distance of
1323.43 feet;
thence North 890 39' 41" East for a distance of 2296.79 feet to a point on a line
that is 350 feet West of, as measured perpendicular to the East line of the South-
Nest 1/4 of said Section 18;
thence along said line South 000 42' 01" East for a distance of 1325.50 feet to the
point of beginning.
Containing 69.86 acres, more or less.
ADDRESS OF REAL ESTATE
7875 Wheeler Road, Hendry County, Florida



Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other
than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Fendens must file a claim
within sixty (60) days after the sale.
DATED this 10th day of December, 2009.
BARBARA S. BUTLER,
Clerk of Circuit Court
By: /S/ D. Hammond
Deputy Clerk
If you are a person who needs any accommodation in order to
participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you,
to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Court
Operations Manager, whose office is located at the Lee County
Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Steet, Fort Myers, Florida 33901,
and whose telephone number is (239) 533-1700, within two
working days of your receipt of the Notice of Sale; if you are hear-
ing or voice impaired call 1-800-955-8771.
341648 CB/CGS 12/17,24/2009


HENDRY COUNTY
NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING
FOR 2008 TROPICAL STORM FAY PROJECT
Hendry County anticipates receiving $272,474 of 2008 Tropical Storm Fay
CDBG funds from the Ronda Department of Community Affairs. The
County is proposing the following project:
14B Rental Housing Rehab of Multi-Family Residential $265,662.15
21A Program Administration 6,811.85
TOTAL GRANT FUNDS $272,474.00
Hendry County plans to rehabilitate and/or provide mitigation assistance to
at least 15 rental units occupied by low-to-moderate residents of the
County.
A draft of the proposed application may be reviewed by contactng Mr Ron
Zimmerly, Hendry County Grants and Special Projects Director at the Hend-
ry County Administration Annex, 165 S. Lee Street, LaBelle or by telephone
to Mr Zimmery at 863-675-5264. Comments must be received no later
than January 5, 2010 in order to be incorporated into the application.
Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
341654 CB/CN 12/17/09


SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 373, Florda Statutes, the
following applications) for permit have been received for projects) in
Shades County:
D L Pearce (D L Ranch) Rt 4, Box 995, Okeechobee, FL 34974, has submit-
ted Application 091014-14 for a Water Use Permit to irrigate 40 acres of ag-
ricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from the C-38 Canal and
onsite ditch and the project is located in Section 9, Township 38 South,
Range 34 East.
Interested persons may comment upon the application or submit a written
request for a copy of the staff report containing proposed agency action re-
arding the appcabon by writing to the South Florida Water Management
Distrct, Atn: Environmental Resource Regulation, PO Box 24680, West
Palm Beach, FL 334164680, but such comments or requests must be re-
ceived by 5:00 PM within 21 days from the date of publication.
No further public notice will be provided regarding this application. A copy
of the staff report must be requested in order to remain advised of further
proceedings. Applicabon status and associated documents can also be ob-
tained by accessing the District's website (www.sfwmd.gov) and selecting
the Application/Permit Search on the ePermitting page. Substantially affect-
ed persons are enbtled to request an administrative hearing regarding the
proposed agency action by submitting a written request after reviewing the
staff report.
341643 GCD/CB 12/17/09


SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the
following applications) for permit have been received for projects) in
Hendry County:
Florida Georgia Grove LLP (Florida Georgia Grove) c/o Blue Goose Growers,
PO Box 550, Clewiston, FL 33440, has submitted Application 091023-6 for
a Water Use Permit to irrigate 699 acres of agricultural lands. The water
ill be withdrawn from the Hilliard Canal and the project is located in Sec-
hons 19,24,30, Township 43 South, Ranges 31,32 East.
Bob Paul Inc (Felda Grove) PO Box 2566, LaBelle, FL 33975, has submitted
Application 090928-2 for modification of Water Use Permit 26-00134-W to
irrigate 600 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from
the Sandstone Aquifer and the project is located in Sectons 20,21, Town-
ship 45 South, Range 29 East.
Donald Ridgdill (Ridgdill Grove) PO Box 698, LaBelle, FL 33975, has submit-
ted Application 091112-12 for a Water Use Permit to irrigate 20 acres of ag-
ricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from the Surficial Aquifer and
the project is located in Section 13, Township 43 South, Range 28 East.
I R Paul Properbes Inc (Kinzer Grove) PO Box 2357, LaBelle, FL 33975, has
submitted Application 091125-8 for modificaton of Water Use Permit
26-00135-W to irrigate 525 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be
withdrawn from the Sandstone Aquifer and onsite lakes and the project is
ocated in Sectons 5,6,8, Township 43 South, Range 28 East.
Chandler Earl Bone Jr and Sylvia Bone (Bones Farm) PO Box 84, Felda, FL
33930, has submitted Application 091125-9 for a Water Use Permit to irri-
gate 30 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from the
Sandstone and Water Table Aquifers and the project is located in Sections
34,35, Township 45 South, Range 29 East.
R S Corkscrew Partners LLC (Hendry Plantation) 26811 South Bay Dr, Suite
350, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, has submitted Application 091203-8 for a
Water Use Permit to irrigate 606 acres of agricultural lands. The water will
be withdrawn from Collins Slough and the project is located in Sections
3,4,9,10,33,34, Townships 43,44 South, Range 30 East.
Weekley Three Clewiston LLC (Weekley Brothers Industrial Park) 20701 Stir-
ling Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33332, has submitted Applicaon 09103048
for an Environmental Resource Permit for 240.11 acres of industrial lands.
The water will be discharged to the South Florida Conservancy Drainage
District Canal and the project is located in Section 35, Township 43 South,
Range 34 East.
Interested persons may comment upon the application or submit a written
request for a copy of the staff report containing proposed agency action re-
garding the application by writing to the Sout Florida Water Management
District, Attn: Environmental Resource Regulation, PO Box 24680, West
Palm Beach, FL 334164680, but such comments or requests must be re-
ceived by 5:00 PM within 21 days from the date of publication.
No further public notice will be provided regarding this application. A copy
of the staff report must be requested in order to remain advised of further
proceedings. Applicaton status and associated documents can also be ob-
taned by accessing the District's website (www.sfwmd.gov) and selecting
the Application/Permit Search on the ePermitting page. Substantially affect-
Ed persons are entitled to request an administrative hearing regarding the
proposed agency action by submitting a written request after reviewing the
staff report.
341644 CN/CB 12/17/09


NOTICE OF MEETINGS
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE
GLADEVIEW WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following is a Schedule of Regu-
ar Meetings and Annual Landowners' Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
of the Gladeview Water Control Distnct for the Year 2010. The Regular
Board of Supervisors Meetings will be held on the 3rd Fnday of each
nonth, and the Annual Landowners meeting will take place on the 4th Fri-
day in June, unless meeting date conflicts with a holiday, and will take
place at the Sugar Farms Co-op, Atlantic Sugar Mill Road, Belle Glade,
Flonda. The dates and times are listed in the Schedule below.
The purpose of the meetings is to transact any and all business that may
ome before the Board. If any person decides to appeal any decision
made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting,
ie or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such pur-
pose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbabm record of the proceed-
ngs is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
Nhich the appeal is to be based.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Amencans with Disabilities Act, any per-
son requiring special accommodations to participate in a meeting, because
of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Districts Attorney
at (561) 655-0620 at least five (5) calendardays pnor to the Meeting.
MEETING DATES
Fnday, January 22, 2010 -8:30 a.m.
Fnday, February 19, 2010 -10:30 a.m.
or immediately following the Shawano Board meeting
Fnday, March 19, 2010 8:30 a.m.
Fnday, Apnl 16, 2010 10:30 a.m.
or immediately following the Shawano Board meeting
Friday May 21, 2010 -8:30 a.m.
Friday, June 25 2010 10:30 a.m. -
ANNUAL LANDOWNERS' MEETING
followed by the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
Fnday, July 16, 2010 8:30 a.m.
Friday, August 20,2010 10:30 a.m.
or immediately following the Shawano Board meeting
Fnday, September 17, 2010 -8:30 a.m.
Fnday, October 15, 2010 -10:30 a.m.
or immediately following the Shawano Board meeting
Fnday, November 19, 2010 8:30 a.m.
Friday, December 17, 2010 -10:30 a.m.
or immediately following the Shawano Board meeting
By: Charles F Schoech, Esq.
Gladeview Water Control District
Dated this 14th day of December, 2009
341694 CGS/CB 12/17/09


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
Case No. 08-917-CA
HENDRY IMPROVEMENT, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
Plaintiff
-vs-
WESTPOINTS INVESTMENT PARTNERS VI, LLC a Florida limited
liability company, MATTHEW T. MILLER, RONALD BAILEY, JR.,
JOHN C. MILLER, II, JOHN CHARLES MILLER, FIVE STAR FARMS,
LLC a Florida limited liability company, UNKNOWN TENANT #1
AND UNKNOWN TENANT #2, the names being fictitious,
Defendants
AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment in Fore-
closure and for Assessment of Reasonable Attorneys' Fees entered by Circuit Court
Judge James D. Sloan, in and for Hendry County, Florida, wherein the cause is
pending under docket number 08-917-CA, the Honorable Barbara S. Butler, Clerk
of the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Florida, will offer for sale at public outcry to
the highest and best bidder for cash at the Clerk of Courts Office, Courthouse
Complex, C.E. Hall Building, Administration Area, second floor lobby, 25 E. Hick-
poochee Avenue, LaBelle, Ronda, at 11:00 a.m. on the 6th day of January, 2010
within the legal hours of sale, the following descnbed property:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT"A"
EXHIBIT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REAL ESTATE
A parcel of land lying in Section 19 Township 44, South Range 28 East, being the
North 662.44 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 19, less the East 350 feet
thereof and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the South quarter corner of Section 18, also known as the North
Quarter corner of Section 19 all in Township 44 South, Range 28 East;
thence South 890 42' 46" West along the South line of Section 18 also being the
North line Section 19, for a distance of 350 feet to the point of beginning;
thence South 000 31' 02" East for 662.64 feet;
thence 890 42' 44" West for a distance of 2297.66 feet to the line dividing Lee
County of the West and Hendry County on the East, being the West line of Said
Section 19;
thence North 000 35' 38" West along said line of Section 19 for a distance of
662.67 feet to the Northwest Corner of Section 19 also being the Southwest corner
of Section 18;
thence North 890 42' 46" East for a distance of 2298.54 feet to a point on a line
that is 350.00 feet West of, as measured perpendicular to the East line of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 18;
thence along said line South 000 31' 02" East for a Distance of 662.64 feet to the
Point of Beginning.
Containing 34.96 acres more or less.
ADDRESSOF REAL ESTATE'
8211 Wheeler Road, Hendry County, Florida.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other
than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim
within sixty (60)days after the sale.
DATED this 10th day of December, 2009.
BARBARA S. BUTLER,
Clerk of Circuit Court
By: /S/ D. Hammond
Deputy Clerk
If you are a person who needs any accommodation in order to
participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you,
to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Court
Operations Manager, whose office is located at the Lee County
Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Street Fort Myers, Florida 33901,
and whose telephone number is (239) 533-1700, within two
working days of your receipt of the Notice of Sale; if you are hear-
ing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.
341653 CB/CGS 12/17,24/2009


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IN THE CIRCUITCOURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
GLADES COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 08-CA-000235
U.S. BANK, N.A.
Plaintiff,
v.
ANGELA FUSSELL; BILLY J. FUS-
SELL; PATRICIA A. FLETCHER; ROG-
ER DALE WILSON; KATHLEEN
WILSON; and all unknown parties
claiming by, through, under or
against the herein named Defen-
dants, who are not known to be
dead or alive, whether said unknown
parties claim as heirs, devisees,
grantees, assignees, lienors, credl-
tors, trustees, spouses, or other clai-
mants; TENANT #1 and/or TENANT
#2, the parties intended to account
for the person or persons in posses-
sion; NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUC-
CESSOR BY MERGER TO HARBOR
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursu-
ant to the Final Judgment of Foreclo-
sure dated December 2, 2009, in this
cause, I will sell the property situat-
ed in GLADES County, Florda, de-
scribed as:
THE WEST ONE-THIRD OF THE
NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE
EAST ONE-HALF OF THE WEST
ONE-HALFOF THE SOUTH-
EAST ONE-QUARTER OF SEC-
TION 9, TOWNSHIP 42
SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST,
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA.
LESS THE NORTH 30 FEET FOR
ROAD RIGHT OF WAY. TO-
GETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN
2006 GENM DOUBLEWIDE MO-
BILE HOME HAVING CIN NUM-
BER GMHGA10660679B, TITLE
NUMER 0095339159; AND VIN
NUMBER GMHGA10660679A,
TITLE NUMBER 0095338898
a/k/a 26355 MUSE ROAD S.W.,
LABELLE, FL 33935
at public sale, to the highest and
best bidder, for cash, at the front
steps of the Glades Courthouse, 500
Avenue J, Moore Haven, FL South
entrance, Ronda, at 11:00 o'clock
a.m. on 1/14/2010.
Any person claiming an interest
in the surplus from the sale, if any,
other than the property owner as of
the date of the lis pendens must file
a claim within 60 days after the sale.
Dated at Moore Haven, Flonda, this
3rd day of Dec. 2009
Joe Flint
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Jennifer Bevis
Deputy Clerk
Douglas C. Zahm, PA.
18820 U.S. Hwy 19 N., #212
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727)536-4911 Phone
(727)539-1094 Fax
In accordance with the Ameri-
can With Disabilities Act, per-
sons needing a special
accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact
the Senior Deputy Court Admin-
istrator whose office is located
at the Lee County Justice Cen-
ter, Room 1213, 1700 Monroe
Street, FL Myers, Florida,
33901, telephone number
( 2 3 9 ) 3 35 2 2 9 9 ;
1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.






NOTICE CONCERNING
NEGOTIATION SESSION
BETWEEN HENDRY COUNTY
AND FPL CONCERNING
EASEMENT
Take Notice that a negotiation
session will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
Friday, December 18, 2009, be-
tween Hendry County Commis-
sioner Karson Turner, Hendry
County staff and representatives
of FPL at the Hendry County
Courthouse Square, Administrabon
Conference Room, 165 South Lee
Street, Florida, to discuss FPL's re-
quest for an easement on the
County-owned former railroad cor-
ridor near Goodno. This meeting
is open to the public.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Janet Taylor, Chairwoman
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Community Briefs


Garden Club to meet
The Greater Garden Club of LaBelle will
meet, Monday, December 28th at the Dal-
las Townsend Center. It will be an evening
of sharing ideas, plans, announcements and
plants. Bring your recreated Christmas left-
overs or a dish to share for a covered dish
dinner. We will gather at 5:30 and eat at 6
p.m., followed by a plant exchange.
Come Bring a friend and join in a fun-
filled evening. For more information call
President Terri at 863-675-2392.


Calendar project
The Sons of the Legion Unit 130 is con-
ducting a calendar project to help LARC cli-
ents. LARC assists people with developmen-
tal disabilities. Please drop off pictures from
your old calendars at the Sons of the Legion,
Post 130 Hwy. 80W, First Bank of Clewiston,


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 08-736-CA
INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, F.S.B.
Plaintiff
vs
LAYTE HERNANDEZ; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF LAYTE HERNAN-
DEZ; UNKNOWN PERSONS)
IN POSSESSION OF THE SUB-
JECT PROPERTY; INDYMAC
FEDERAL BANK, FSB;
Defendants
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure
dated November 17, 2009, and en-
tered in Case No. 08-736-CA, of the
Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Cir-
cuit in and for HENDRY County, Flori-
da. INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, F.S.B.
is Plaintiff and LAYTE HERNANDEZ;
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LATE HER-
NANDEZ; UNKNOWN PERSONS) IN
POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY; INDYMAC FEDERAL
BANK, FSB; are defendants. I will
sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash at 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY, IN
FRONT OF OFFICE OF CLERK OF
COURTS, ADMINISTRATION BLDG,
HENDRY CO. COURTHOUSE, AT 25
EAST HICKPOCHEE, LABELLE IN
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, at
11:00 a.m. on the 17th day of
March, 2010, the following described
property as set forth in said Final
Judgment, to wit:
LOT 27, BLOCK 2199, OF PORT LA-
BELLE UNIT 6, A SUBDIVISION
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE-
OF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
3, PAGE 109 OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
A person claiming an interest in the
surplus from the sale, if any, other
than the property owner as of the
date of the is pendens must file a
claim with 60 days after the sale.
Dated this 7th day of Dec, 2009
BARBARA S. BUTLER
As Clerk of Said Court
By /s/ D. HAMMOND
As Deputy Clerk
This notice is provided pursuant to
Administative Order No. 2.065.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, If you are a per-
son with a disability who needs any
accommodation in order to partici-
pate in this proceeding, you are enti-
tled, at no cost to you, to provisions
of certain assistance. Please contact
the Court Administrator at 25 East
Hickpochee, La Belle, FL 33935,
Phone No. (941)335-2299 within 2
working days of your receipt of this
notice or pleading; if you are hearing
impaired, cair 1-800-955-8771
(TDD); if you are voice impaired, call
1-800-995-8770 (V) ( Via Florida Re-
lay Services)
Kahane & Associates, PA.
8201 Peters Road, Ste. 3000
Plantabtion, FL 33324
Phone: 954-382-3486
Fax : 954-382-5380
341674 CB/CGS 12/17,24/2009
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-001174
NEWEST BANK, FSV AS SUC-
CESSOR IN INTEREST TO IN-
DYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB
AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST
TO INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B.
Plaintiff
vs
MIGUEL BARRIOS; MIRIELA
TORRES; UNKNOWN PER-
SON(S) IN POSSESSION OF
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY;
Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
To the following Defendant(s)
MIGUEL BARRIOS
(RESIDENCE UNKNOWN)
MIRIELA TORRES
(RESIDENCE UNKNOWN)
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the
following described property:
THE WEST ONE HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER, EXCEPT
THE SOUTH 25.00 FEET FOR
ROAD RESERVATION, ALL LYING
AND BEING IN SECTION 29,
TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 32
EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
a/k/a 13885 DANCY AVE, CLEWIS-
TON, FLORIDA 33440
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, to it,
on Kahane & Associates, PA. At-
torney for Plaintiff, whose address
is 8201 Peters Road, Ste. 3000,
Plantation, FLORIDA 33324 on or
before January 18, 2010, a date
which is within thirty (30) days af-
ter the first publication of this No-
tice in The CLEWISTON NEWS and
file the original with the Clerk of
this Court either before service on
Plaintiff's attorney or immediately
thereafter, otherwise a default will
be entered against you for the re-
lief demanded in the complaint.
This nobce is provided pursuant to
Administrabve Order No. 2.065
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilites Act, If you are a
person with a disability who needs
any accommodation n order to
participate in this proceeding, you
are entitled, at no cost to you, to
provisions of certain assistance.
Please contact the Court Adminis-
trator at 25 East Hickpochee, La
Belle, FL 33935, Phone No.
(941)335-2299 within 2 working
days of your receipt of this notice
or pleading; if you are hearing im-
pared, call 1-800-955-8771
(TDD); if you are voice impaired,
call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via Flori-
da Relay Services).
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Courtthis 8th day of Decem-
ber, 2009.
BARBARA S.BUTLER
As Clerk ofthe Court
By /s/ D HAMMOND
As Deputy Clerk
341619 CGS/CB 12/17,24/2009


Olde Cypress Community Bank or Florida
Community Bank by Jan. 8. LARC uses the
old pictures in craft projects for its clients.


We can still give
American Legion Post 130 is still looking
for names and addresses of anyone in need
of a Christmas dinner. Donations and volun-
teers are still needed for this very important
annual project. Please call 675-8300.


Christmas toys needed
For the last several years the Salvation
Army, the United Way, the LaBelle Post Of-
fice and the Hendry County Emergency Ser-
vices have worked together to gather items
for Christmas gifts for the children in west-
ern Hendry County.
The gifts, together with those donated by
Marcia and Dick Carter, the Salvation Army
Volunteers of The Year 2009, are distribut-


PORT LABELLE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
A vacancy has occurred on the
Board of Supervisors of the Port
LaBelle Community Development
District. The remaining Board is
authorized to appoint a successor
to the Board to fill the vacancy
for the remainder of the term.
Applicants are sought for the po-
sition and must be a resident of
the District. Applications should
be submitted no later than 2:00
P.M., 1/20/2010. Interested per-
sons should submit a letter o in-
terest stating their background
and experience.
Submit to:
Board of Supervisors
Port LaBelle Community
Development District
P.O. Box 1605
LaBelle, FL 33975




NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
AND PUBLIC HEARING
The Flonda Governmental Utility Au-
thonty CFGUA") announces a public
meeting and public heanng to which
all interested persons are invited.
The FGUA is a legal entity and public
body created pursuant to the provi-
sions of Section 163.01, Florida Stat-
utes, and an Interlocal Agreement
among Citrus County, Flonda; DeSo-
to County, Forida; Hendry County,
Flonda; Pasco County, Flonda; Folk
County, Flonda, Lee County, Flonda,
and the Town of Dundee, Flonda.
The meeting and public hearing
will be held at 1:00 p.m. on
January 21, 2010 at the West
Pasco Government Center Com-
mission Chambers, 7530 Little
Road, New Port Richey, Florida
34645. The FGUA Board will ad-
dress general operating issues of the
FGUA. The meeting will also include
a public hearing to consider adoption
of the annual budgets and capital
improvement programs and pro-
posed rate increases for the future
FGUA Lindnck and Consolidated
Utility Systems located in Pasco
County, Flonda. All customers of the
FGUA, affected property owners,
tenants or occupants, and all other
interested persons, shall have an op-
portunity to be heard concerning the
proposed annual budget and capital
improvement programs and pro-
posed rate increases and to file writ-
ten comments with the FGUA. If a
person decides to appeal any deci-
sion made by the FGUA with respect
to any matter considered at the
heanng, such person will need a
record of the proceedings and may
need to ensure that a verbabm
record is made, including the testi-
mony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be made. In accordance
with the Amencans with Disabilities
Act, persons needing special accom-
modations or an interpreter to par-
ticipate in this proceeding should
contact the Clerk to the FGUA Board
at (877) 552-3482, at least three
business days prior to the date of
the hearing. If you have any ques-
tions, please contact the Clerk to the
FGUA Board at (877) 552-FGUA.
341672 CGS 12/17,24/09


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TWENTIETH
JUDICIALCIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-000588
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,
Plaintff,
VS.
JORGE VALDES, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2008-CA-000588 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Flonda wherein WELLS FARGO
BANK, NA is the Plaintiff and JORGE
VALDES; MARIA MEDEROS; are the
Defendants, I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash at IN
FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE
SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE
HENRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80
AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-
DA at 11:00 AM on the 6th day of
January, 2010, the following de-
scnbed property as set forth in said
Final Judgment:
LOT 11, BLOCK 13, MONTURA
RANCH ESTATES FIRST SUBDIV-
VISION, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 37, 38
AND 39, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
A/K/A 154 AVENIDA DEL CEN-
TRO, CLEWISTON, FL 33440
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus from the sale, if any,
other than the property owner as of
the date of the Ls Pendens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of
this Court on December 11, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ S. MILLER
Deputy Clerk
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, person needing
a special accommodation to partici-
pate in this proceeding should con-
tact the Deputy Court Administrator
whose office is located at Lee
County, Justice Center, Room 3112,
1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers,
Flonda 33901, telephone number
813)335-2299; 1-800-955-8771
TD), or 1-800-955-8770 (v) via
Flonda Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days pnor to this proceed-
ing.
341655 CGS/CB 12/17,24/09


Time to clean out the
attic, basement and/or
garage? Advertise your
yard sale in the classi-
fieds and make your
clean up a breeze!


ed by the Salvation Army the week before
Christmas. Last year 2,000 kids were served
through the efforts of all these agencies, mis-
sions and friends. There has been a marked
increase in those needing assistance this
year so community support of this project is
greatly needed.
If you would like to donate an unwrapped
gift for a precious child, you may drop it off
any time at the Salvation Army, 180 North
Main Street, the United Way House, 117 Fort
Thompson Avenue or the Hendry County
Emergency Services toy drive at the Winn
Dixie Dec. 12.


Toy drive and pulled pork
Bring a new toy or cash donation to Ga-
tor Bait Pub at Pioneer Plaza, Pioneer Plan-
tation on Hwy. 80 east of LaBelle, on Dec.
19 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and get a free pulled
pork plate.


MCA plans regular meeting
Mark your calendar for the regular month-
ly meeting of the Muse Community Associa-
tion, Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. It will be
a short meeting with karaoke to follow. All
residents are encouraged to attend and bring
a friend. Refreshments will be served.


Come to Brunch Buffet
Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 130 a Brunch Buffet Sunday, Dec. 20,
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Menu: scrambled eggs,
bacon, sausage, potatoes, French toast,
sliced ham and turkey, soup, fruit salad,
rolls, condiments, coffee and tea. All you can
eat tor $7. Public Welcome. Located at 699
Hickpochee Ave. (SR 80) LaBelle.


Benefit for Lila Akridge
January 1, 2010 (New Years Day). (9 a.m.
till 4 p.m.) Taylor Grocery, State Rd. 29 Fel-
da. For Lila Akridge (17) who was injured in
a terrible car crash in Georgia back in June.
There will be a yard sale, bake sale and bar-
becue dinners ($7 donation). Come out and
support a needy cause. For dinner ticket call
Patty @ 863-675-2003 or Kathie @ 863-673-
4417.


Turkey and ham shoot set
Come to the Turkey and Ham Shoot at
Pioneer Volunteer Fire Department, 2499
Hendry Isles Blvd., Dec. 18-19 beginning at
7 p.m.


Free blood pressure, food
Heartland Registry, Inc., a private duty
nursing business, will host a free blood pres-
sure clinic and refreshments during its open
house Thursday, Dec. 17, from noon till 4
p.m. Heartland Registry invites everyone to
visit their new location at 238 N. Bridge St.
For further information you may call 675-
1231.


VFW plans activities
Country Jam Thursday, Dec. 17, 4-7
p.m. Spaghetti and meatball supper with
garlic bread at 6 p.m. Pizza Day Friday,
Dec. 18, starts at 11 a.m.. Whole pie $14.


Yard sale and bake sale Saturday, Dec.
19, beginning at 7 a.m. inside the post home.
All activities will be at the VFW 10100 post
home on SR 29S.


No garbage pickup
There will be no garbage pickup on Fri-
day, Dec, 25, or Friday, Jan. 1, in unincorpo-
rated Hendry County. Pickup will resume on
the next scheduled pickup day. Please call
863-675-5252 with any questions.


First Bank playing Santa
First Bank is collecting items for the Sal-
vation Army Food Pantry for the holidays.
Please drop off canned food or dry goods to
the LaBelle branch so that it can be distrib-
uted to the local citizens of Hendry County.


Widows to meet
The Widows' Support Group will meet
for lunch at Flora and Ella's on Dec. 17 at
11:30 a.m. They will have a free will offering
instead of a gift exchange. All widows are
welcome.


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.


SA 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 Christ-
mas Gifts or Food Box please stop by or call
863-674-1441. They anticipate a huge need
in our area this year.


Christmas Trees are here!
This LHS Key Club Christmas tree sale is
ongoing. WGS Builder's Club is helping as
LaBelle Kiwanis Club members interact with
our youth and serve our community.
Trees sales are manned on Sundays 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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go to Cowboy Way, East
across from the airport, behind yellow building


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OFFICE (863) 675-5919
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We Offer Seminole Feed, Lakeland Feed, Alfalfa, Timothy,
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the University of Massachusetts
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- American Legion Post 130
Fish Fry Every Friday 5pm-7pm $7.00
Monday Night BINGO 6:30pm
Breakfast But Sundays 8am-1 lam $6.00
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Caloosa Belle December 17, 2009


Understanding abdominal hernias


by Dr. Darayes Mobed, General
Surgeon Hendry Regional
Medical Center and LaBelle
Convenient Care Center
The abdominal hernia is a generic term
that covers many types of hernias such as
the inguinal hernia, ventral hernia, and the
umbilical hernia. Abdominal hernias are
tears in the wall of the
abdomen, which allow -
internal body parts to .
move into areas where .
they do not belong. '
What causes an Ab- ~ ,
dominal Hernia?
Most hernias develop
in weak spots of the ab-
dominal wall.
Hernias may be Dr. Darayes
present at birth or devel- Mobed
op over time.
Overweight individuals tend to suffer
more with hernias than those without added
weight.
Genetics, a person's family history, can
also play a significant role in whether one
develops or has a hernia.
Additionally, lifting heavy objects may
cause a tear or weakening of the abdomen.
Coughing or even straining while using
the bathroom can cause a hernia.
Hernias can develop at a point of previ-
ous surgical procedure.
Or aging can be a factor.
What to watch for
Often people are not aware they have a
hernia; there is no pain or discomfort. In
these cases, a hernia can be found through
a swelling or when an internal organ pro-
trudes through the abdominal opening.
Some individuals can push the organ back
into place, without any severe pain. In other
instances, people may experience severe
pain and may not be able to return the organ
to its original position.
When to contact your doctor
If you feel that you have a hernia, contact
your doctor immediately. If there is a bulge
in your abdomen that becomes larger, dis-
colored, painful, or if you are experiencing
a fever or vomiting, it is important to contact
a medical professional with the following
information:
Where the bulge is located,
When you first noticed the bulge,
Is it always visible, or does it go away?


What is the size of the bulge? Attempt
to measure the diameter or compare to an-
other object.
Is there anything that makes the bulge
appear larger or possibly go away?
Are there other symptoms that you
have?
What if surgery is required?
Once an abdominal hernia occurs, it tends
to increase in size. Initially, some individuals
choose to keep the abdominal hernia under
control with a truss. A truss is a support gar-
ment that is worn like a belt and keeps the
hernia from protruding. Ultimately, the only
cure for an abdominal hernia is surgery.
For most abdominal hernias, there are
two types of surgeries that may be per-
formed and are relatively simple. If the her-
nia is small with limited pain or discomfort,
the protruding materials can be returned to
their normal location; a few stitches will be
made in the wall of the abdomen, closing
the tear. In instances where the tear is too
large or the area too weakened, the surgeon
will place a synthetic patch on the abdomi-
nal wall for reinforcement.
Generally, hernia surgery is performed
on an outpatient basis, and you can return
home on the same day. You can expect
some tenderness and discomfort for a few
days before you return to normal activities.
When the surgery is completed, there will
be restrictions on what you can lift, until you
are completely healed.
Untreated abdominal hernias can lead to
severe complications. If part of the intestine
becomes trapped outside the muscles of the
abdomen, a blockage may develop. In the
worst cases, the blockage can cut off blood
supply to part of the intestine, ultimately
causing this section of the intestine to die.
Abdominal hernias appear in about 10%
of adults, and surgery is the only cure. These
types of hernias in children, though infre-
quent, are often congenital and need surgi-
cal repair. The good news is that the progno-
sis for recovery is excellent if the treatment
is completed in a timely manner.
If you need to be checked for a hernia,
call 863-675-2356 or 863-983-5026.


Family Health Centers welcomes...

Heidi Kunstman, M.D.
Board Certified Pediatrician
To make an appointment at our

LaBelle Medical Office

930 South Main Street

Call: 863-675-0160
Medicaid, Medipass, Medicare and most private
insurances accepted. Discounted fees available
and dental services provided on site.


Submitted photo/Addison Austin

Christmas classic on stage
Join the Firehouse Cultural Center for Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Car-
ol" adapted for the stage by Anthony E. Palermo and starring Bob Butts as
Ebenezer Scrooge, Nancy McGlasson, Dave Johnson and Jim Bishop as
First, Second and Third Spirits plus Charles Dickens' Marley's Ghost, Tiny
Tim, the Cratchit family, Fezziwig and Nephew Fred -- all of Dickens' children
and characters! This great Christmas classic continues with performances
Dec. 18, 19 and 20. Show times are 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on
Sunday. Tickets are $12 with reservation; $14 at door. The Firehouse Cul-
tural Center, 241 N. Bridge St., LaBelle. 863-675-3066. From left: Scrooge's
nephew Fred (Peter Miller), Bob Crachitt in the background (Kalyb Shock)
and Scrooge (Bob Butts).



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