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At a Glance

Be an actor
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
character will be Tues., Dec. 29,
6-7:30 p.m., and Sat., Jan. 2, from
10 a.m.-noon at the Firehouse Cul-
tural Center, 241 N. Bridge St.
Also needed: Brassett, an Ox-
ford University "scout" or student's
valet; Charles Wykeham, an Ox-
ford 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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Veterans Park: Memorial to those who served


U-Save donates easement

by Patty Brant
Caloosa Belle
Area veterans gathered at La-
Belle's new Veterans Memorial
Park December 17 to recognize
a special gift from U-Save to all L "
military veterans.
After signing documents that _l
grant a perpetual easement to
the City of LaBelle for the park,
B&B President J. Andrew Bev-
ers told the veterans and the 4- t p
city, "You mean a lot to us." The
Bevers family has been doing
business in LaBelle for the past
80 years as B&B and now U-
Save Supermarkets. Mr. Bevers
explained that his business and
family feel they are a part of this
community.
Located along the north end Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant
of the park (at the south end of From left: witness City Attorney Jimmy Luckey, J. Andrew
Bevers, Mayor Paul Puletti and witness, Legionnaire and
See Veterans Page 3 WWII veteran John Schall.






riders in
.

LaBelle
What do you get when you
mix 30 of the top bull riders in the
South, with the Ronald McDon- Courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida
ald House Charities of South- For the first time ever, Hendry County Rodeo Grounds in La-
west Florida and bass fishing, a Belle has the distinguished honor of hosting the Southern
swamp safari, sky diving, golf, States Bull Riders 2009 National Finals on Friday and Sat-
and country music in Hendry urday, Jan. 8, and 9 and several great events are planned to
County? A long weekend of fun give the public an opportunity to meet, greet and mix it up
activities for the public and an with the 30 top bull riders ranked in the SSBR association. In
conjunction with the National Finals is the 3rd Annual Ronald
See Rodeo Page 2 McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida Rodeo.


Inland


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critized
By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Clewiston News
As the various elected members
of the Port of Palm Beach weighed
their choices for a site which will
house a planned inland port, stake-
holders in Western Palm Beach,
Hendry, and St. Lucie counties
hoped to land the coveted deci-
sion.
Despite concerns from nearly
every corner of the political and
governmental spectrum, as well
as demonstrations by environmen-
tal groups, the port selected a site
near South Bay, owned by Florida
Crystals, as the location for the de-
velopment.
"We are very pleased by the Port
of Palm Beach Commissioners' se-
lection of Florida Crystals as their
partner in the pursuit of an Inland
Logistics Center at the Okeelanta
site," said Gaston Cantens, Vice
President of Florida Crystals.
But not everyone feels the same
way.
Leading up to the vote, and in
the days that followed it, represen-
tatives of the failed bids and envi-
ronmental groups have publicly
opposed the choice, arguing that
the vote means very little in light of
issues raised by the state, the part-
nering ports, and the idea that the
project concept is pinned on future
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Port
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commercial ventures that may never mate-
rialize.
At issue is a proposed 3,500 project to
site a distribution center to connect com-
mercial activity through rails and access to


U.S. 27, relying on the support of ports in
Palm Beach, Broward and Miami.
Glades residents and leaders have
looked toward the project as the next great
economic engine -- especially in light of the
planned sale of U.S. Sugar's farming prop-
erties to the state.
Others have said there are many ques-
tions that must be answered before any
concerted work on the inland port center


Rodeo
Continued From Page 1


opportunity to support a home-away-from-
home for the families of seriously ill children
receiving medical care at The Children's
Hospital of Southwest Florida at HealthPark
Medical Center in Fort Myers.
Hendry County Rodeo Grounds in La-
Belle is hosting the SSBR 2009 National
Finals and the 3rd Annual Ronald McDon-
ald House Charities of Southwest Florida
Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, January 8
and 9 and several great events are planned
to give the public an opportunity to meet,
greet and mix it up with the 30 top bull rid-
ers ranked in the Southern State Bull Riders
association.
Thursday, January 7th: The public can
participate in an SSBR Fishing Tournament
on Lake Okeechobee at 9 a.m. in Clewiston
at the Roland & Mary Ann Martins Marina
& Resort. After a day on the lake, kick back
with the SSBR riders and listen to live coun-
try music performed free by Mickey Cash at
the Marina's Tiki Bar from 6-10 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 8: Start the day at Big Cypress
Seminole Indian Reservation at 10 a.m. as
riders and their fans explore Billie Swamp
Safari until 2 p.m. Then, round up at the
Hendry County Rodeo Grounds on S.R. 29
South in LaBelle for the 1st Round of the
SSBR 2009 National Finals.
Gates Open at 5:00 p.m. Bounce hous-
es, games, food, and live country music
preformed by Nashville recording artist KC
Johns.
Youth Rodeo from 6-7:30 p.m., which
is open to participants under 18 only. Youth
Rodeo events include Breakaway Roping,
Team Penning, Buddy Pickup and Relay
Race.
Championship Bull Riding Main Event
and 1st Round is from 8-10 p.m.
After Party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. host-
ed at the Rodeo Grill in LaBelle.
Saturday, January 9: The thrills continue
as fans and riders choose to either skydive
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Skydive Air Adven-
tures in Clewiston, or compete in a friendly
golf tournament at The Glades Golf & RV
Resort on S.R. 80 between LaBelle and U.S.
27. Then, round up again at the Hendry
County Rodeo Grounds on S.R. 29 South
in LaBelle for the Final Round of the SSBR
2009 National Finals.
Gates open at noon. Bounce houses,
games, food, and live country music pre-
formed by Nashville recording artist KC
Johns.
Blazin Cans barrel racing and pole
bending from 1-4:00 p.m.
Ranch Rodeo, a Marki Rodeo Produc-
tion, with 8 open events from 4-6:30 p.m.
Championship Bull Riding Main Event
and Final Round from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.


After Party to celebrate with the riders
from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. hosted at the Rodeo
Grill in LaBelle.
The SSBR 2009 National Finals will
happen rain or shine. The Hendry County
Rodeo Grounds have covered bleachers.
General Admission is $10 for Friday and $10
for Saturday. All other events are fee-based,
unless noted otherwise. For additional infor-
mation, or to reserve tickets, call 863-885-
1537 or visit the website at: www.ronaldro-
deo.com.
The 3rd Annual Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Southwest Florida Rodeo is
sponsored in part by grants from Hendry
County Tourist Development Council and
VISITFLORIDA. All proceeds from both
nights will go to support the Ronald McDon-
ald House Charities of Southwest Florida.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of
Southwest Florida is recruiting volunteers
for this event. If you would like to help,
please call 239-437-0202.


can begin.
Prior to the vote last Thursday, the state
had asked the Port of Palm Beach to delay
its decision, citing a need to further study
the concept, while neighboring ports con-
tinue either exploring their own options or
calling all current plans inadequate.
Much of the criticism stemmed when
it appeared that the port would favor the
South Bay site.
A partnership by Hendry County, Hilliard
Brothers and U.S. Sugar had representatives
promising as much as 8,000 acres of land
near Clewiston toward the project, with no
environmental issues, and the same access
to U.S. 27 as the South Bay site. U.S. Sugar
announced the site in May, urging port offi-
cials to consider the vast railroad infrastruc-
ture already in place.
That site ranked third, behind the St. Lu-
cie proposal.
Richard Grosso, representing Everglades
Law Center, hinted at the possibility of an
extended legal battle over the selection of
the Florida Crystals site.
"It just seems as though they have not
had a real level-headed look at all this,"
Grosso said after the port board's decision
Thursday, according to published reports.
"This is not the final word on the subject
at all."
Ashley Tripp, the president of the LORE
Alliance of Palm Beach County, and a resi-
dent of Belle Glade, defends the port's deci-
sion with the argument that jobs are desper-
ately needed in the communities of South
Bay, Belle Glade and Pahokee.
"Our organization resolved a year and
half ago that we wanted it at the Florida


Crystals site," she said. "We still stand be-
hind it."
According to Ms. Tripp, there is a need
for economic diversity in an area tradition-
ally hit hard by the economy.
She takes issue with groups like the Si-
erra Club, which has criticized the South
Bay site for its close proximity to Everglades
Restoration efforts.
"To think it would hinder Everglades res-
toration is absurd. That's a false statement
to make other people get on their bandwag-
on," she said.
"My thought to the environmentalists
is that you have to think of man above the
environment. What suggestions do they
submit that will help the people of the
Glades?"
But the environmentalists aren't the only
groups that Florida Crystals must contend
with -- the company has also pointedly re-
ferred to the governor in its communica-
tions.
"We are hopeful now that the local
governments have spoken Governor Crist
will put aside his recent differences with
Florida Crystals and not continue to cause
economic harm to the residents of western
Palm Beach County," said Cantens.






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This beautiful eagle statue has been added to the Veterans Memorial Park. It
was donated by Rock Enterprises as a gift to all area veterans.

Arrest Reports


LaBelle
John Bodie Chisholm, 21, was arrested
Dec. 20 and charged as a fugitive from jus-
tice from Polk County. Deputy T. Neidert was
arresting officer.
Felix Tiburcio, 31, was arrested Dec. 18
and charged with hit and run leaving the
scene of a crash involving damage to prop-
erty and aggravated battery with a deadly
weapon. Deputy L. Brooks was arresting of-
ficer.
Christopher Lee Waters, 28, was arrested
Dec. 18 and charged with possession of con-
traband cell phone at HCI. Inv. Christopher
McCaulley was arresting officer.
Eric Lamar Railey, 34, was arrested Dec.
18 and charged with possession of contra-
band cell phone at HCI. Inv. Christopher
McCaulley was arresting officer.
Stephen Lavann Yazvac, Jr., 20, was ar-
rested Dec. 16 and charged with possession

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Hendry County School District substitute
bus driver classes begin Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m.-
3:30 p.m. at the LaBelle Bus Compound,
4040 Cowboy Way. Applicants must have
their CDL driving permit before the Behind-
the-Wheel training begins.
Requirements: drug testing, fingerprints,
background check, driver's motor vehicle
report and a physical. Call 863-674-4115.


Turn in applications and a copy of a valid
Florida driver's license to the Transportation
Office by Jan. 8.

Legion Christmas dinner
American Legion Post 130 is still accept-
ing names for its annual Christmas dinner.
If you know someone needy or a shut-in,
please call the Legion at 675-8300 to leave a
name and address.


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Sobriety Checkpoint near the intersection of
State Road 29 and Wilson Road.
The results of this checkpoint are:
DUI arrests: 4
No valid driver's license: 10
Outstanding warrants: 1


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the U-Save parking lot), the easement will
provide space for generations to enjoy the
park and honor America's veterans.
LaBelle Mayor Paul Puletti praised the
folks at U-Save as good corporate neighbors
and community supporters. He said the
easement was a reality because of the Bev-
ers Family and U-Save corporate good will.
One Whisper Creek resident and Viet
Nam veteran attending the ceremony said,
"This park means a lot to me. It's dedicated
to people who served, it's an appreciation
for anybody who served on active duty." A
US Navy veteran, "River Rat" and member
of the "Junk Fleet", he is now a member of
numerous veteran's organizations: VFW,
DAV, American Legion, AmVets.
A veteran of four campaign, he served
on a 40' sampan in the Junk Fleet. He and


his buddies delivered supplies for troops
and "whatever they told us to do" a typical
comment from veterans committed to do-
ing the job at hand.
The park has come a long way in a com-
paratively short time. Just last July it was
dedicated about a year after construction
began in earnest. The park features bricks
inscribed with the names of local veterans.
The American Legion continues to sell these
honorary bricks. You can call the Legion at
675-8300 for information.
A beautiful eagle statue currently stands
at the center of the park. It was donated by
Rock Enterprises. The center will soon be
marked by an eagle mosaic, donated by
Fort Myers Harley-Davidson. Brian Smith
of En-site designed the memorial. A monu-
ment will stand for each of America's 20th
Century wars, tributes to the dedication and
bravery of young Americans.
Proud of his company's support of La-
Belle over the years, Mr. Bevers comment-
ed, "This is neighbors helping neighbors,
friends making friends."


December 24, 2009


Caloosa Belle








Community flocks to tree-lighting ceremony


by Glenda Wilson
The Hendry Regional Convenient Care
Center was the hub of activity on Tuesday,
December 1st, when area residents came
out to witness its first community Christmas
tree-lighting ceremony.
The event began as an affordable hospi-
tal foundation fundraiser (called "Lights of
Love") whereby members of the commu-
nity could purchase a Christmas tree light
for $5.00 to honor/memorialize friends and
loved ones. The foundation then placed the
names of those individuals, along with the
donor names, into a Christmas program and
distributed them during the ceremony.
The Carlson Memorial United Methodist
Church choir made the evening even more
heart-warming with their wonderful chorus
of Christmas carols. There was much rever-
ence when, as the highlight of the evening,
the beautiful, 14-foot Eagleston Holly tree
(purchased by Dr. Darayes Mobed) was lit
with hundreds of colorful lights that com-
memorated the Lights of Love individuals.


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Following the ceremony, the foundation
held a holiday social inside the facility, which
was a sight to behold with the attractive dec-
orations, provided through the efforts and
hard work of Jeff and Terri Lazar and their
friend, Barb Miller. The hospital dietary staff
offered an assortment of appetizers and des-


Robbie Castellanos, chairman of the
Hendry Regional Medical Center Foundation
said, "It's a great outing for the family. It's
an event where everyone can come out and
celebrate Christmas in a wholesome envi-
ronment, as they reflect upon people who


The proudest Christma


By Les Morgan, pastor
Caloosa Baptist Church, LaBelle
Christmas is always a special time of the
year for people the world over. Our hearts
are stirred anew each December to think


that God would enter our
world to convey one thing
to people of all lands; "I
love you and I have come
offer redemption!"
Few experiences help
us to understand the joy
of Christmas more than
experiences that often
come with children. Re-
cently a friend sent me the
following entitled, "The
Christmas Pageant." I
think you will enjoy it.


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Dr. Les
Morgan


My husband and I had been happily mar-
ried (most of the time) for five years but
hadn't been blessed with a baby.
I decided to do some serious praying
and promised God that if he would give us
a child, I would be a perfect mother, love it
with all my heart and raise it with His word
as my guide.
God answered my prayers and blessed
us with a son. The next year God blessed
us with another son. The following year, He
blessed us with yet another son.
The year after that we were blessed with
a daughter. My husband thought we'd been
blessed right into poverty. We now had four
children and the oldest was only four years
old.
I learned never to ask God for anything
unless I meant it. As a minister once told me,
"If you pray for rain, make sure you carry an
umbrella."
I began reading a few verses of the Bible
to the children each day as they lay in their
cribs.


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I was off to a good start. God had entrust-
ed me with four children and I didn't want to
disappoint Him.
I tried to be patient the day the children
smashed two dozen eggs on the kitchen
floor searching for baby chicks.
I tried to be understanding... when they
started a hotel for homeless frogs in the
spare bedroom, although it took me nearly
two hours to catch all 23 frogs.
When my daughter poured ketchup all
over herself and rolled up in a blanket to see
how it felt to be a hot dog, I tried to see the
humor rather than the mess.
In spite of changing over 25,000 diapers,
never eating a hot meal and never sleeping
for more than 30 minutes at a time, I still
thank God daily for my children.
While I couldn't keep my promise to be a
perfect mother I didn't even come close...
I did keep my promise to raise them in the
Word of God.
I knew I was missing the mark just a little
when I told my daughter we were going to
church to worship God, and she wanted to
bring a bar of soap along to "wash up" Je-
sus, too.
Something was lost in the translation
when I explained that God gave us everlast-
ing life, and my son thought it was generous
of God to give us his "last wife."
My proudest moment came during the
children's Christmas pageant. My daugh-
ter was playing Mary, two of my sons were
shepherds and my youngest son was a wise
man. This was their moment to shine.
My five-year-old shepherd had practiced
his line, "We found the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes." But he was nervous and
said, "The baby was wrapped in wrinkled
clothes."
My four-year-old "Mary" said, "That's not
'wrinkled clothes,' silly. That's dirty, rotten
clothes."

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community's deliberation of public issues.


have touched their lives."
This foundation also organized a tree-
lighting service at the Foundation House in
Clewiston on December 8th and plans to
host this community event in both Clewis-
ton and LaBelle every year. To reserve your
lights for next year, call 863-983-2735.


s pageant
A wrestling match broke out between
Mary and the shepherd and was stopped by
an angel, who bent her halo and lost her left
wing.
I slouched a little lower in my seat when
Mary dropped the doll representing Baby Je-
sus, and it bounced down the aisle crying,
"Mama-mama."
Mary grabbed the doll, wrapped it back
up and held it tightly as the wise men ar-
rived.
My other son stepped forward in a bath-
robe and paper crown, knelt at the manger
and announced, "We are the three wise
men, and we are bringing gifts of gold, com-
mon sense and fur." The congregation dis-
solved into laughter, and the pageant got a
standing ovation.
"I've never enjoyed a Christmas program
as much as this one," laughed the pastor.
"For the rest of my life, I'll never hear the
Christmas story without thinking of gold,
common sense and fur."
"My children are my pride and my joy and
my greatest blessing," I said as I dug through
my purse for an aspirin.
Jesus had no servants, yet they called
Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called
Him Teacher ... Had no medicines, yet they
called Him Healer... Had no army, yet kings
feared Him... He won no military battles,
yet He conquered the world... He commit-
ted no crime, yet they crucified Him... He
was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today. Feel
honored to serve such a Leader who loves
us.
If you believe in God and in Jesus Christ
His Son, give Him your all from this time for-
ward.
God Bless You All!
Dr. Les Morgan is pastor of Caloosa
Baptist Church in LaBelle, located 200 yards
behind Flora & Ella's on Highway 80.

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poseful neutrality, fairness, objectivity, fearless-
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* To correct our errors and to give each correction
the prominence it deserves.
* To provide a right to reply to those we write
about.
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compassion.


Caloosa Belle


December 24, 2009






Hendry Regional going tobacco free .


By Glenda Wilson
On January 1, 2010, Hendry Regional
Medical Center will institute a 'no tobacco,
smoke-free' policy inside the hospital, on all
its sites and campuses, and on all associated
parking lots. Currently, employees, medical
staff and visitors must go outside the facili-
ties to use tobacco products, but as the New
Year begins, tobacco use will be prohibited,
both inside and out. Signs will be posted
around the hospital campuses to alert visi-
tors of the change.
A stop-smoking team, consisting of hos-
pital employees, began working months ago
to identify and implement ways to ease the
transition for people who were using tobac-
co. The team concurred that "The new poli-


cy is the right example for healthcare provid-
ers to set for the community. Our hospital
wants to provide an appropriate healthcare
environment."
The Centers for Disease Control and Pre-
vention estimates that each year nearly one
in five U.S. deaths result from tobacco use,
and statistics show that approximately $150
billion is spent each year in healthcare for
smokers.
For those who want to take this opportu-
nity to stop smoking, the hospital is offering
free smoking cessation classes. Call David
Theroux, Cardiopulmonary Director, at 863-
902-3051 for additional information regard-
ing the class schedules.


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Revisit film land in the Glades


Hollywood glamour came to Southwest
Florida when Gypsy Rose Lee, Burl Ives,
Peter Falk, and a youthful Christopher Plum-
mer filmed "Wind Across the Everglades"
in 1957. They all bunked down in the Ever-
glades City Rod & Gun Club while shooting
on location in the swamps and town.
Movie-making is not new to Florida. It
goes back to the early 1900s when emerging
cities tried to attract producers with the lure
of a perfect climate and real scenery.
Between then and now, crews have in-
vaded for "Distant Drums", "Gone Fishing",
"Just Cause", and "Adaptation". Even Woody
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Raid".
You can learn more and share your mem-
ories at a Nostalgia Night illustrated lecture
on Friday, January 8, at 5:30 p.m. in historic
Everglades City Hall. The guest speaker is
Rob Davis, Director of the DeSantis Center
for Motion Picture Industry Studies at Florida
Atlantic University.
This free event is hosted by the Everglades
Society for Historic Preservation. For infor-
mation, see website www.evergladeshistori-
cal.org or phone Marya at (239) 695-2905.


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Caloosa Belle December 24, 2009


Beckwith receives lifetime


achievement award


(Fort Myers, FL) Samira K. Beckwith,
President and CEO of Hope HealthCare Ser-
vices, has been presented with the Lifetime
Achievement Award by the Stevie Awards
for Women in Business. More than 1,100
entries were submitted internationally for
consideration in 54 award categories.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Busi-
ness honor women executives, entrepre-
neurs, and the companies they run world-
wide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as
the world's premier business awards.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek
word "crowned," winners were announced
during a gala event at the Marriott Marquis
hotel in New York City.
Beckwith was honored for her lifetime
achievements and accomplishments in
health care.
As President and CEO of Hope HealthCare
Services, Beckwith is a leader in improving
health care on the local, state and national
levels. She has served in this position since
1991 and has more than 30 years of health
care and hospice experience. Under her
leadership, Hope's services, programs, staff
and volunteers have grown and now pro-
vide care for more than 2,300 people each
day, through Hope Hospice and other com-
prehensive care programs for people with
serious illness in Lee, Glades, Hendry, High-
lands, Hardee, Charlotte and Collier coun-
ties. She has led Hope to receive numerous
national awards for quality service and in-
novation.
Winners were chosen by a panel of busi-
ness professionals worldwide.
"This is a unique honor for me and for all
Hope staff members and volunteers," Beck-
with said. "It recognizes our many years of
commitment and dedication as we have
worked diligently to meet the healthcare
needs of our community. It is a true honor
to be recognized for our ongoing efforts."
Details about The Stevie Awards for
Women in Business and are available at
www.stevieawards.com/women.
Hope Healthcare Services is a not-for-
profit, 501 (c) (3)-status community-based
agency, nationally recognized as a leader
in providing high-quality, innovative care.
Hope is accredited by the Community Health


Submitted photo
Samira K. Beckwith was presented
with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Accreditation Program (CHAP), the national
leader in improving the quality of care in the
home care industry, and is a recipient of the
nationally acclaimed Circle of Life Award for
excellence and innovation in patient care.
For more information, visit www.hopehcs.
org.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four pro-
grams: The American Business Awards, The
International Business Awards, The Stevie
Awards for Women in Business, and The
Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
Honoring organizations of all types and siz-
es and the people behind them, the Stevies
recognize outstanding performances in the
workplace worldwide. Learn more about
The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.
com.


Sierra Club and Conservancy of

SWFL to file legal challenge


Washington, D.C. Citing the federal
government's failure to conserve and
protect the Florida panther and its habi-
tat, as required under by the Endangered
Species Act, the Sierra Club and the Con-
servancy of Southwest Florida today sent
a notice letter to the US Fish and Wild-
life Service (FWS) and the Department
of Interior of their intent to file a legal
challenge. The notice gives the federal
agencies sixty days to respond.
The letter from the two organizations
states that "The Florida panther was list-
ed as endangered in 1967, in large part
due to habitat loss.
Forty-two years later, the panther still
does not have protected critical habitat,
even as development continues to ac-
celerate in south Florida. To fulfill its
conservation mandate under the ESA
[Endangered Species Act], and to avoid
violating the basic strictures of the APA
[Administrative Procedure Act], FWS
must finally designate sufficient critical
habitat for the panther."
On January 21, 2009, the Conservan-
cy of Southwest Florida petitioned FWS
with a formal request that it designate
three important regions in south Florida
as critical habitat.
These regions known as the "Pri-


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habitat in the region. They extend from
the Everglades through the Big Cypress
National Preserve to the Caloosahatchee
River, including vital migration corridors
to South Central Florida, relatively un-
disturbed core habitat, and areas with
important habitat restoration activities
and opportunities. A broad coalition of
citizen's groups including the Sierra Club
joined the Conservancy in a second peti-
tion on July 23, 2009, which reiterated
the need to protect the habitat described
in the Conservancy petition. FWS has
not acted upon the petitions.
"Unfortunately, despite the pressing
conservation needs outlined in the peti-
tions," the Sierra Club and Conservancy
of Southwest Florida said in its letter,
"FWS has not acted to designate criti-
cal habitat and has not responded in the
manner and within the time period re-
quired by the ESA and the APA. Instead,
it has allowed the petitions and the
panther to continue to languish, even
as habitat destruction and other threats
to the panther's survival intensify."
Only 90-120 Florida panthers remain,
but 20 have been killed so far in 2009,
including 12 run over by cars.


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Church Briefs


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Working for better vision
On December 16, Florida's Vision Quest sent its mobile vision testing unit to
LaBelle Elementary School. Thirteen students received free vision testing and
several of these students will receive glasses at no cost to them. Florida's Vi-
sion Quest is a non-profit organization that provides free comprehensive vision
exams and new glasses to insure that Florida's most vulnerable children can
see clearly enough to read. This team of vision experts conducted the vision
exams. From left: Dr. George Beckwith, Nola Humphrey and Donald Trentholm.

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TiLEastside Baptist Church
601 E. Hickpo hee, LaBelle
675-3595
PASTOR MIKE BRIGGS
Sunday Services
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Services
Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Youth Group 6:30 p.m.
Children's Ministry 7:00 p.m.
"...lengthen they cords, and strengthen thy stakes..."


Lutheran
Church
"Where everybody is Somebody and Jesus is Lord
9:15 a.m Sunday Worship
Lord's Supper 1 st, 3rd & 5th Sunday
10:30 am. Bible UI..I,

863-675-2733
christthekingc@aol.com
www.christthekinglabelle.ws/
.4 miles west of Hwy 29 on CR 78


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 coming to LaBelle as pastors they
moved the story from their home to the
church and he would tell the Christmas sto-
ry to the families of the church each Christ-
mas Eve.
The torch is being passed to our younger
generation as Troy, the youngest of Pastor
and Kathy Avery's children, is asked to tell
the Christmas story.
The youngest children in the church are
invited onto the platform to hear the Christ-
mas story close-up and personal.
Everyone 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 Tes-
tament.

Plans for Christmas, New
Years services
Christ the King Lutheran Church invites
everyone to its Christmas Service Thursday


Announce
your church's
information here.
Call us at
863-675-2541
to learn more.


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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.

Cardiologist to speak
LaBelle Community Seventh-day Adven-
tist Church will host Dr. Anthony C. Dorsey,
MD, cardiologist from Atlanta, Ga, on Dec.
26, at 2 p.m. following the fellowship meal.
Dr. Dorsey will present a stimulating sem-
inar on regaining and maintaining a healthy
heart.
The church is located at 123 Fraser Ave.
Invite a friend to share this with you. Web
site: www.labellesdachurch.org.

Freedom Counseling Center
programs
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 for counseling sessions
are Monday 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 fol-
lows:
Choose Life for hurting people on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
at 7 p.m.; and Overcoming Addictive Behav-
iors on the second and fourth Thursdays of
the month at 7 p.m.



CHURCH OF THE
GOOD SHEPHERD
Holy Eucharist
Sun. 8:00 and 10:00 am
Healing Eucharist
Thur. 9:30 am
Bible Study
Thur. 10:30 am
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& Eucalyptus Blvd Port LaBelle
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December 24, 2009


Submitted photo/Ron Zimmerly

Sx Recognition
Clinton Lowry and Randy White re-
S ceived plaques from the LaBelle Rec-
reation Department Dec. 15 "In grateful
appreciation of 5 years of outstanding
service and dedication." Pictured with
.. Ethe honorees are, from left City Com-
Smissioner Dave Lyons, County Com-
Smissioner Darrell Harris; far left, City
Commissioner Bob Miller and Rec Di-
} rector Ramiro Rodriguez.


FPL gives tips to conserve electricity in cool weather


Heat your home at 68 degrees or cooler
with the thermostat fan switch on "auto." To
save even more, lower your thermostat to 65
degrees or cooler at bedtime or when you're
away from home. Don't forget to wear cozy
sweaters to stay warm!
Clean or change your A/C filter once
a month. Many homes in Florida use strip
heating in their air conditioning units, which
have to work harder to heat the house. A
clogged filter makes your A/C work harder
than it has to.
Reduce hot water temperature. Set your
water heater to the "normal" setting or 120
degrees, unless the owner's manual for your
dishwasher requires a higher setting.
Seal up leaks. Caulk leaks around win-
dows and doors. Look for places where you
have pipes, vents or electrical conduits that
go through the wall, ceiling or floor. Caulk
works best on small gaps. Your hardware
store should have products to close the larg-
er gaps.
Stay safe this winter. Do not resort to us-
ing a barbecue or camp stove for heat. Such
equipment is designed for outdoor use only
and presents significant safety hazards when
used in any enclosed or partially enclosed
setting. Besides the obvious fire hazard, they
can produce high levels of carbon monox-
ide a deadly gas that you cannot smell or
see. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak,
get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. DO NOT DE-
LAY. Carbon monoxide can rapidly lead to
full incapacitation and death. If you experi-
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Donna Kane, Broker; Assoc: Trisha Arnold, Denise Walker,
Beverly Curtis, Wayne Simmons, & Telina Campos


WATERFRONT HOMES
Classic 3BR/4BA riverfront home
w/den, full bar, dock & ramp. 4 bay
garage w/bathroom & office.
$999,000!
Boaters dream location and hurri-
cane hole are the words to
describe this wonderfully unique
.60 ac. property on the point with
deep water dockage for 4 boats.
Docks have water and electric.
Immaculate 3BR/2BA + large
Florida room with tile throughout
and a 3 car garage with apartment.
This is the ideal location for
boaters, especially during a hurri-
cane. $499,900
WOW will be your first impression
when you see this 4 BD/3BA river-
front home on 4.95 acres. Spacious
open floor plan, caged inground
pool with spa that overlooks the
river. One of the few riverfront
homes where horses are allowed.
Acreage can be split for an addi-
tional home site. $499,900
Furnished Intracoastal 3BR/2 BA
riverfront home includes a cov-
ered boat house w/12,000 # boat
lift. Lot across the street is includ-
ed in this price. $350,000.
WATERFRONT HOMESITES
240 ft of navigable creek front.
River access and dock permit.
Deed restricted community .72
+/- ac. $399,900.
Own your own island! 12.64 acres
with 1940 feet on the river. The
property has old river on the back
that can be permitted for dredg-
ing. Current zoning is ag/residen-
tial but can be rezoned to single
family residential. $380,000.


.45 +/- ac cul-de-sac lot w/approx.
175 ft of water frontage & tons of
privacy. $149,9OO.
ACREAGE
80+/- ac income producing citrus
si, I. I [
$6,500/ac.
Oak hammock, i-r-- and pal-
mettos grace I.-.. -' +/- ac
II ,,, I 0'i .. .H.O.
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trees, & pasture. Well & power on
site. $949,000.
27.84 acres of beautiful pasture
land filled with large oak trees.
Borders the old river and adjoining
island. Future land use is residen-
tial. Buy it now and watch your
investment grow. $600,000. Buy
the acreage and adjoining island.
40 +/- ac of serenity in a park-like
setting located in Muse.
$460,000.
20 +/- ac. Backs up to Lykes
Brothers, fenced on three sides.
$4oo00,000.
20 beautifully maintained acres
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end get-a-way Seller financing
available. $359,900.
20 acres of high and dry improved
pasture in Muse. Seller financing
available. $179,000.
Beautiful wooded 5+/-acres in
Muse $125,000.
Pioneer, Montura, Ledeca &
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Community Brief

Please recycle
Additional public recycling containers
have been placed on Cemetery Road at the
request of Ft. Denaud area residents. News-
paper, aluminum/steel cans, plastic, card-
board and glass items are accepted.
Please rinse containers before recycling.
Please call 863-675-5252 if you have any
questions.


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front pool home w/screened pool on Fisherman's Paradise
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* Country living at its Dest! 5/2 on 2.530+/-
acres outside city of LaBelle. Over spacious
kitchen & mastr bath. New carpet through
out home. $149,900.
HOMES
* Riverfront Immaculate 3/2 waterway
estate on 1.14+/- acres outside of LaBelle.
Home is 2,425 sq. ft. 1 .... with over-
spacious kitchen, pantry, screened pool and a
1,944 sq. ft. workshop with office, bath and a
generator compressor room. $795,000.
* Horse lovers welcome! 4/2.5 on 3.24+/- in
Port LaBelle Ranchettes. 2,500 sq. ft i I 11...
area, 2 car garage, wrap around porch and
more. $335,000.
* Corporated o'- ..' i i l..... it-
tle TLC, 4/3, 3 UNDER ... x.:res
with caged pOGNIPtAItIhen cabinets,
granite counter tops and lots more,
$299,900.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 CBS home on
6.48+/- acres with pool and completely
fenced. $204,400.
* Cozy 2/1 in Port LaBelle. Completely
redone form top to bottom. Have to see!
$70,000.
* Corporate ownecUNDERhome in new
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make offer! $65,000.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 2007 CBS home in
Lehigh Acres. $63,900.
* Corporate owned! In i. I, ., 1i. new 3/2
2005 CBS home. Open floor plan, ceramic
tile, spacious laundry room and lots more.
$59,000.
* Corporate ownUINDERally located in
Lehigh Acres. 2C00o fRA 5,900.
* Corporate owned! 3/2 2005 CBS home in
Lehigh Acres. Needs a little TLC. $50,000


* Corporate owned! 3/2 I ,, i. i.i .... ; 4/2 on 10+/ acres in Pioneer Plantation
on 49+/- of an acre $49,900. With 2,356+/- sq. ft. i I 1... area, spacious
* Corporate owned! 3/2 centrally located in living room with fireplace. $102,900.
Lehigh Acres. I i 1 .1 i i ..... Two for the price of one on 1 ac 3/2 well
Needs a little TLC. $47,900. maintained manufactured home + a 2/2 man-
* Corporate owned! Centrally located in ufactured home. $100,000
Lehigh Acres, 2/1 CBS home in good condi- Want country living without the long drive
tion. $34,900. to the city? Get the best of both worlds with
* '* C .i. ,,. i. id i i...1i this 3BR/2BAhome on 2.29+/- acres on Case
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* Corporate owiJ!NDERndo located in on oversized lot, features woodlike flooring
.I.1 .... 1 CO.NTBRACT and carpet, master bath has tiled shower,
* ... .... I n i. . 'i l I t1I I 1I. home overspacious kitchen and much much more
on a corner lot. Homes needs some work... Priced to sell at $69,900.
but is priced to sell. $17,000. Let's make a deal! 3/2 home features built
* 1,,1., n r,.. iI, 55+ corn- in cabinets, large master bath, spacious
m in ready kitchen, and plenty of elbow room. Outside
$14,900. you will find a fenced yard and storage shed,
MOBILE HOMES $69,000
* Need more I 11.. room? 2,152 sq ft of 4/2 manufactured home located in
'-ir-ii- i-i TI-- 'BR/2B home on 10+/- Immokalee near schools and shopping.
, I. i, il, 11 ....... family room, master $55,000.
suite w/ office, covered porch, and fencing Affordable starter 3/1.5 on corner lot in
for horses. This one is a steal @ only Moore Haven. $50,000.
$250,000 3/2 fln ; .;h I; ;,. Close to
* Size will surprise you! 2BR/2B home on schools i~ TlAi T ... to SR80.
10+/- acres is very well kept. Features awarm $49,900.'uAh" "dTt
comfortable living room w/gas fireplace, spa- Call about our vacant land!
cious kitchen, front & real covered porches. LOTS
$250,000 2.72+/- partially fenced acreage in Muse.
* Immaculate 4/2 on 9.54 acres. Spacious liv- $75,000.
in.. ,,, ,I i ,, 1. 1 .,.. I,...mas- .29 +/- acre in Belmont S/D. Priced to sell
ter suite, lots, lots of more. $159,900. at only $42,000. Possible seller financing.
* Country living at its best! 3/2 on 2.30+/- Buy now, build later. Nice city lot in
acres outside city of LaBelle. Over spacious Belmont subdivision. $35,000.
kitchen & mastr bath. New carpet through Nice 1.25+/- ac. in Montura $8,000.
out home. $149,900. Call about our Port LaBelle lots!
* 3/2 manufactured home on 4+/- acres in COMMERCIAL
Muse. Partially cleared and fenced. Prime 20+/- ac potential commercial parcel
$145,000. located near West Glades Elem. in Muse &just
* Relax the rural way! Situated on 1.25 acs in minutes away from LaBelle. $3.50 per sq ft.
growing Montura, beautiful new 2006 3/2 Invest now build later! Corner lot outside
manufactured home. SELLER FINANCING city limits near town. $100,000.
AVAILABLE! $129,900


HISTORIC COMMERCIAL
OFFICE BUILDING in down-
town LaBelle. Restored. Fully
occupied. Busy location.
(Building/property only)
$374,900
* BRING OFFERS!
Commercial lot on SR 29 S.
Grab on to this one for the
future! Great location for con-
venience store, laundry,
restaurant, small strip center,
etc. $129,500
* CONVENIENCE STORE,
beer and wine license. Busy
Cowboy Way Corner.
$450,000. SELLER FINANCING
* Cozy home on 240' of canal
front with river access in
Ortona. 2 lots. $220,000
* 10 ACRES Al Don Farming
Rd. $95,000.
* 5+/- ACRES, heavily wood-
ed with fixer upper mobile.
Kirby Thompson Rd. SELLER
FINANCING, $165,000.
* 14 ACRES, 1-75 AND
BAYSHORE, N. FT. MYERS,
busy intersection, near river.
$2,900,000.
,301 A a,'rkn range
Grove % O .,.-
* ALVA, 2 acre lot on busy
SR80 near intersection. Front
half zoned commercial.
$395,000.
* LEASE OR SELL: 3000 s.f.
commercial/industrial build-
ing, former drive-thru store,
corner of SR29 and S.
Industrial Loop
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Submitted photo/Carol Grigsby
LaBelle Middle School science fair first place winners, front row from left: Yas-
min Cortez, Anna Lopez, Alari Foutch, Hugo Vargas and Magali Salinas. Back
row: Tania Santiago, Glen Burton, Michael Vasquez, Danny Keller, Emileigh
Eden and Victoria Bass.

Spotlight on future scientists


Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant
Johnathan Pfriender shows his project "How Do Carbon Dioxide and Carbon
Monoxide Affect the Atmosphere" to fellow students Courtney Inman (whose
project was "Phosphorous in Water") and Kendrick Rivera (who submitted a
project called "Water Filtered with Rocks").


by Carol Grigsby
Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students
seized the opportunity to search for answers
to novel science mysteries by coming up
with a theory and then working for months
to develop a way to test it and determine
the outcome. Everything from inspiration
to procedure to project display were up to
the students' own creativity and dedication.
All entries were outstanding and the entire
school is very proud of everyone that par-
ticipated.
The science projects judged the most
inventive and pertinent to society this year
were:
First Place: Danny Keller (Also Best of
Fair), Tania Santiago, Courtney Inman, Jo-
anna Flores, Hugo Vargas, Nicole Rosito,
Alari Foutch, Yasmine Cortez, Glenn Burton,
Emma Yawn-White, Emileigh Eiden, Magali
Salinas, Michael Vasquez, Anna Lopez and
Victoria Bass.
Second Place: Logann White, Tracy
Dominguez, Caroline Johnson, Dakota
Santos, Michael Pepitone, Sujeivelis Rueda,
Kyle Rice, Frankie Vargas, Jason Banke, Jes-
sica Gonzalez, Kendrick Rivera, Chris Miller,
Thalia Compean, Dane Mourfield
and Miken Hyser.
Third Place: Katie Guerrero, Matthew
Reyna, Stephanie Johnson, Jordan Rice,


Kaitlyn Lawton, Becky Lapp, Paige Hunter,
Ezequil Juarez, Ryan Grant, Kylie Casten,
Blaine Howell, Katelyn Thorn, Albert Villa,
Baylen McCormick, and Alejandro Overa.
Honorable Mention: Melanie Lo-
pez, Diego DSantiago, Jarrad Miller, Aida
Arellano,Johnathan Salazar, Johnathan
Salazar, Jonathan Pfriender, Ernestina De-
ras, Donte Karr, Jennifer Lucas-Garcia, Cody
Barksdale, Alexis Ruiz, Marisol Diaz, Chloe
Harrington, Angel Hernandez, Stacey Carter,
Yarely Acevedo and Emma Cahoon.
Congratulations on all of your hard work.
We know that you will continue to thrive in
the future.
None of this would be possible if it wasn't
for the support of our wonderful commu-
nity. J & J Pharmacy, Family Eye Care and
the LaBelle Middle School's Science Club
sponsored the Science Fair, while eighteen
of our local scientists, doctors and other pro-
fessionals volunteered to judge the competi-
tion. I would like to express how extremely
grateful we are for your time and donations.
Because of the support offered by parents
and the community, these projects will most
definitely establish the framework for curi-
ous problem-solving young intellectuals
who will become successful in leading our
nation in the near future.


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Magali Salinas, seventh grader at LMS explained her first place project on grow-
ing crystals to Assistant Superintendent of Schools Scott Cooper. Magali said a
TV special on huge crystals in Mexico sparked her interest in the subject.


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by Sonja Crawford
Andy McAvoy, Hendry County 4-H mem-
ber, achieves ninth place in the Nation in the
Chicken Barbeque Competition during the
National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference in
Louisville, Kentucky, November 18-19.
Andy started his grill promptly at 8:45
am in the cold, windy, 50 F weather grilling
four chicken halves in the time allotment of
2 1/2 hours. Andy prepared his chicken with
a rub of Sweet and Smokey Grill Mates and
Mrs. Dash Mesquite Grill. During the last 20
minutes of cooking Andy sauced his chick-
en with KC Masterpiece original barbecue
sauce.
Approximately 10:30 a.m, Andy placed
his best two barbecued chicken halves in an


enclosed container displaying his contestant
number to the contest coordinator to be pre-
sented to a panel of judges to be scored for
cooking skills as well as sensory evaluation.
The cooking skills score sheet consisted
of equipment and utensils, appearance and
cleanliness, starting the fire, controlling the
fire, preparing chicken for grilling and bar-
becuing skill with a total possible points of
70. The sensory evaluation score sheet, 80
points possible, consisted of degree of done-
ness, appearance, texture, taste, as well as
after taste.
The final step in the contest was an oral
presentation. Andy's oral presentation titled
"Chicken: It's What's for Supper" consisted
of the broiler industry, inspection of poultry,


food safety, nutrition and barbecue safety.
Presentations were presented in front of a
panel of two judges with a maximum of ten
minutes to present.
Not only did Andy enjoy competing in
this event, he enjoyed meeting new friends
from across the nation.
The 4-H and Extension Staff is very proud
of Andy's accomplishment. Hendry Coun-
ty 4-H would like to thank the Florida 4-H
Foundation for sponsoring Andy to attend
the national competition.
For more information about the 4-H
Chicken and Turkey Barbecue Program,
please contact the UF/IFAS/Hendry County
Extension Service at 674-4092 or 983-1598.


Citrus growers approve research order


LAKELAND, Fla. (December 10, 2009)
Florida's largest citrus trade organization
said it applauds growers for making the
smart decision to continue funding impor-
tant disease research.
"This was a tremendous decision by Flor-
ida citrus growers as we continue to battle
devastating diseases such as greening," said
Michael W Sparks, executive VP/CEO of
Florida Citrus Mutual.
"With a landslide approval of the state
research order, it's clear growers under-
stand the urgency of the situation and that
research is the key to the future of our $9
billion industry.
"The new research structure gives us a
real boost as we search for short term and
long term greening solutions in the labora-
tory. This "yes" vote is another sign of this
great industry's resiliency and commitment
to doing what it takes to persevere."
The Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services (FDACS) reported
that through a statewide referendum Florida
citrus growers overwhelmingly supported
continuing a state order that funds crucial
research.
The referendum asked growers if they
wanted to tax themselves up to 3 cents per
box of citrus to fund research.
According to FDACS, the results of the ref-
erendum were as follows:
-- Number of growers voting YES: 1,166
Number of growers voting NO: 363
-- Percentage of growers voting YES: 76
percent
-- Percentage of growers voting NO: 24
percent
-- Acreage represented by YES vote:
363,094
Acreage represented by NO vote:
53,577
-- Percentage of acreage represented by






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YES vote: 87 percent
-- Percentage of acreage represented by
NO vote: 13 percent
For the referendum to pass, 51 percent of
the voting acreage representing 65 percent
of the voting grower entities had to cast a
"yes" ballot.
Almost twice as many ballots were cast
this year compared to the last time the refer-
endum was held.
In November 1991, Florida citrus growers
voted to enact a research order commonly
referred to as the "box tax" to help fund re-
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The Florida citrus industry creates a $9
billion annual economic impact, employing
nearly 76,000 people, and covering more
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Founded in 1948 and currently represent- Submitted photo
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Citrus Mutual is the state's largest citrus National 4-H Chicken Barbecue Corn-
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SCF meeting Jan. 4
Come to the Swamp Cabbage Festival
Committee meetings on Monday, Jan. 4.
Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. at LaBelle City
Hall. SCF T-shirts are now on sale at the La-
Belle Chamber of Commerce.

Quit tobacco today
A free Community Health Promotion Pro-
gram at Hendry Regional Convenient Care
Center, 450 South Main Street, LaBelle, Jan.
6-Feb. 10, 2010, 5:15-6:45 p.m. To register or
for more information contact: Quit Smoking
Now Facilitator, Nora Duley-Maldonado or
Valarie James 863-674-4041 Ext. 128. Spon-
sored by Everglades Area Health Education
Center 800.819.2357/www.eahectobacco-
program.com.

VFW to host volunteer
education program
VFW Post 10100 will host a volunteer
education program Sunday, Jan. 17, at 12:30
p.m. Learn about the Hope Honor Guard
and Veteran's History Project. Enjoy lunch
for just $3.00. All welcome.

Garden Club to meet
The Greater Garden Club of LaBelle
will meet, Monday, Dec. 28, at the Dallas
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.

Enjoy the music
VFW 10100 will host Two Sharps on Fri-
day, Dec. 26, from 5-9 p.m. Bring a dish.

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

No garbage pickup
There will be no garbage pickup on Fri-
day, Jan. 1, in unincorporated Hendry Coun-
ty. Pickup will resume on the next scheduled
pickup day. Please call 863-675-5252 with
any questions.

Benefit planned
There will be a benefit January 1, 2010
(New Years Day). (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) at Taylor


Grocery, State Rd. 29 Felda, for Lila Akridge
(17) who died recently after a terrible car
crash in Georgia back in June. There will
be a yard sale, bake sale and barbecue din-
ners ($7 donation). Come out and support a
needy cause.
For dinner ticket call Patty at 863-675-
2003 or Kathie at 863-673-4417.

LHS '60s reunion planned
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.

SAO office closing
The Hendry/Glades State Attorney's office
will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday,
Dec, 25, in observance of Christmas Day.
The office will reopen on Monday, Dec.
28, at 8:30 a.m.

After school camp offered
Universal All Star Cheerleaders offers af-
ter school kids camp for school age kids for
$40 per week. Homework time, play time
and movie time.
UAC is still taking sign ups for the com-
petitive cheer team. Come by the gym, 110
South Industrial Loop Road, 3-5 p.m. or call
863-673-1197.


Horse found
Horse found in the Montura area. Please
call Hendry County Sheriff's office to claim.

Rollerskate for free
Christmas is over, but family time is not!
Come to Rollerskating The Net on Dec. 26,
and you will get in for free!
That's right; we are admitting everyone
in for no cost at all. We are extending a hand
out to you, the community, to welcome you
into our facility for a fun filled day with your
family -- because we appreciate you!
This is an event for the whole family and
children of all ages. We have a full conces-
sion stand and gift cards are available on the
premises. Regular rental prices apply. RSVP
online 11-2, 2-5, 5-8, or 8-10:30 at www.roll-
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is been a part of the Fort Myers community
for over 50 years. They specialize in host-
ing events and birthday parties on a weekly
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2437, or visit www.rollerskatingthenet.com.
Rollerskating the Net is located at 4848 Palm
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO IMPACT FEES
Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commis-
sioners will hold a Public Heanng on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at 5:05
p.m., in the Commission Room, Clewiston City Hall, 115 West Ventura
Avenue, Clewiston, Flonda, to consider an ordinance relating to impact
fees:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY SUS-
PENSION ON ROAD, PARKS, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND LI-
BRARY IMPACT FEES WITHIN HENDRY COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, INCLUSION IN
CODE AND SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EF-
FECTIVE DATE.
Al interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the pro-
posed ordinance.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry County
Commission with respect to any matter discussed at such meeting, he/she
will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection on week-
days between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Office of the
County Attorney, 165 South Lee Street, LaBelle, Flonda.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman
341919 CN/CB 12/24/09

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
You are hereby notified that your eligibility to vote is in question. You
are required to contact the Supervisor of Elections, in Hendry County, Hon-
da, no later than thirty (30) days after the date of this published nobce to
receive the information regarding the basis for your potential ineligibility
and the procedure to resolve this matter. Failure to respond may result in
a determination of ineligibility by the Supervisor, and your name will be re-
moved from the statewide voter registration system. Call 863-983-5230 or
863-983-1592
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Este aviso es para used que su eligibilidad de votar esta en question.
Usted tlene que comunicarse con el Supervisor de Elecciones, del condado
de Hendry, Honda, antes de 30 dias despues de la fecha de este anuncio
publicado para recibir la information al respect de su inelegibilidad poten-
clal y pocedimiento de resolver este caso. Si no responded, puede dar lug-
ar a una determination dela ineligibilidad por el Supervisor, y su nombre
sera quitado del sistema estatal del registro de votantes. telephone
863-983-5230 or 863-983-1592
Jake B. Edgar, 540 Brittany Ln, LaBelle FL
Andres Perez, 625 N. Quebrada St., Clewiston, FL
Shemieka R. Scott, 829 Caloosahatchee Ave., LaBelle, FL
Reginald R. Tnmble, 700 Harlem Tenant Cr 401, Clewiston, FL
Rchard D. Bean, 345 Montura Ave., Clewiston, FL
Lucretia A. Strickland
Supervisor of Elections
PO Box 174
LaBelle, FL 33975
Hendry County, Florida
F.S. 98.075
342111 CB/CN 12/24/09


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2009-000823-CA
U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA-
TION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS SUCCES-
SOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK
N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL
LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE
LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN AS-
SET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2007-1
Plaintiff
vs.
AARON HAND AKA AARON M. HAND;
SHERRY HANDY; MORTGAGE ELEC-
TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,
INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST
FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORR, AN
OP. SUB. OF MLB&T CO., FSB and
any unknown heirs, devisees, grant-
ees, creditors, and other unknown
persons or unknown spouses claim-
ing by, through and under any of the
above-named Defendants,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that the
undersigned Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Hendry County, Flonda, will
on the 6th day of January, 2010, at
11:00 o'clock A,M, at the Front of
the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court in the Hendry County Court-
house, being the 2nd Floor Hallway
of the Hendry County Courthouse
Building, LaBelle, Flonda, offer for
sale and sell at public outcry to the
highest and best bidder for cash, the
following descnbed property situate
in Hendry County, Forida:
LOT 8, QUAL RUN SUBDIVI-
SION, A RESUBDIVISION OF
CALOOSA ESTATES, UNIT 7,
unrecorded, as per plat there-
of, as recorded in Plat Book 6,
Page 120 and 121, of the Pub-
lic Records of Hendry County,
Florida.
pursuant to the Final Judgment en-
tered in a case pending in said
Court, the style of which is indicated
above.
Any person or entity claiming an
interest in the surplus, if any, result-
ing from the foreclosure sale, other
than the property owner as of the
date of the Lis Pndens, must file a
claim on same with the Clerk of
Court within 60 days after the fore-
closure sale.
WITNESS my hand and official
seal of said Court this 15th day of
December 2009.
If you are a person with a
disability who needs any accom-
modation in order to participate
in this proceeding, you are enti-
tled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance.
Please contact the Deputy Court
Administrator who office is lo-
cated at Hendry County Court-
house, 125 Pratt Blvd, LaBelle,
Florida 33935 and whose phone
number is (941)675-5217, with-
in 2 working days of your re-
ceipt of this Nobice; if you are
hearing or voice impaired, call
1-800-955-8771
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/S. Miller
Deputy Clerk
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Emily Jane Hansen
buter & Hosch, PRA.
3185 S. Conway Rd., Ste. E
Orlando, Florida 32812
(407)381-5200
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
ACTION: Notice of Availability (NOA)
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has issued a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) for approving the construction and lease of an
organic processing/compost facility on John's Family Enterprises trust prop-
erty on the Bnghton Reservation of the Seminole Indian Tnbe of Flonda.
The BIA has approved and adopted the revision of the Environmental As-
sessment (EA), dated December 2009, prepared by the Seminole Tnbe of
Florida Environmental Resource Management Department and entitled "En-
ironmental Assessment, John's Family Enterprises, LLC Lease Site, Semi-
iole Indian Tribe of Florida, Bnghton Reservation, Glades County, Flonda".
This EA has been adopted and FONSI issued for the approval of the facility
constructionn and lease of trust lands in compliance with the National Envi-
ronmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969.
NOTICE: This is a Notice of Availability (NOA), that the EA and FONSI for
:he Federal action of approving the proposed facility construction and lease
of trust property are available for public review. The BIA has approved and
adopted the above referenced EA which addressed this proposal. The FON-
3I determination was based on review and analysis of the information in
:he EA. Based on the EA, it has been determined hat the action will not re-
sult in significant impacts to the quality of the human environment, there-
ore, an Environmental Impact Statement is not required. You may obtain a
:opy of the EA and FONSI from the BIA Eastern Regional Office or the En-
/ironmental Resources Management Department of the Seminole Tribe of
lorida, 5201 Ravenswood Road, Suite 105, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33024, tele-
phone (954) 965-4380.
APPEALS: "This FONSI is a finding on environmental effects, not a deci-
sion to proceed with an action, therefore cannot be appealed. 25 C.FR.
art 2.7 requires a 30 day appeal period after the decision to proceed with
:he action is made before the action may be implemented. Appeal informa-
:ion will be made publicly available when the decision to proceed is made."
or further information please contact Kurt G. Chandler, Regional Environ-
nental Scientist, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Eastern Regional Office, 545
Marnott Drive, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37214, telephone (615) 564-6832.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUITIN 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 Rnal Judgment in Fore-
:losure 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
sending 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
:he 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-
,oochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida, 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
k parcel of land lying in Section 19 Township 44, South Range 28 East, being the
lorth 662.44 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 19, less the East 350 feet
hereoff 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;
:hence South 890 42' 46" West along the South line of Section 18 also being the
lorth line Section 19, for a distance of 350 feet to the point of beginning;
:hence South 000 31'02" East for 662.64 feet;
:hence 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;
:hence North 000 35' 38" West along said line of Section 19 for a distance of
562.67 feet to the Northwest Corner of Section 19 also being the Southwest comer
of Section 18;
:hence North 890 42' 46" East for a distance of 2298.54 feet to a point on a line
:hat is 350.00 feet West of, as measured perpendicular to the East line of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 18;
:hence 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,
3211 Wheeler Road, Hendry County, Flonda.
&ny person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other
tian the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim
Nithin sixty (60) days after the sale.
DATED this l1th 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.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 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 Final Judg-
ment in Foreclosure 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 08-764-CA, the Honorable Barbara S. But-
ler, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Flonda, will offer for sale at public
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, Florida, 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"


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 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 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-
west 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 Pendens must file a claim
within sixty (60) days after the sale.
DATED this 1 th 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
FOR DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDING APPLICATION
Glades County intends to apply for disaster recovery funding in the amount
of $200,924.00 provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De-
velopment (HUD) to assist the State of Flonda in recovering from effects of
the 2008 Tropical Storm Fay. This funding will be administered by the
Flonda Department of Community Affars (DCA) and can only be used for
selected activites that are directly related to the disaster. Activities that
are typically eligible for funding under the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program are eligible projects if no other funding is available
to meet the need. Applications are due to DCA no later than January 15,
2010.
Glades County intends to make application for the following projects:
Housing Activities: $200,924*
Rehabilitation of Homes $ 62,009.24
Demo/Replacement Homes $100,000.00
Temporary Relocation $ 5,762.30
Affordable Rental Housing Activities $ 28,129.36
Grant Administration: $ 5,023.10
Total Grant Application: $200,924.00*
*Includes Activity Delivery Costs
It is proposed that all of the available funding will be used for housing re-
lated activities on homes/units that were damaged by the effect of the fed-
erally declared disaster Tropical Storm Fay in Glades County and the City of
Moore Haven. Al activities are identified in the Glades County Local Mitiga-
tion Strategy. There are no other County funds available for these improve-
ments. Please also note that the budget amounts are estimates and are
subject to change as the application is developed.
Any resident wishing to know more about the proposed application should
contact Ms. Enca Villafuerte, Glades County S.H.I.P Administrator, Glades
County Community Development, 198 6th Street, RO. Box 1336, Moore
Haven, FL 33471, telephone 863-946-6004 or email encav@mvqylades com
as soon as possible. Comments from the public must be received no later
than 5:00 p.m. on Fnday, January 8, 2010 which is at least seven days
from the date that this notice was first published. A short comment period
is necessary in order for Glades County to submit the application in time to
receive consideration. However, all comments will be considered prior to
submission of the application to DCA. Information relating to the proposed
project and application is available for review between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. at the address listed above.
This funding will assist Glades County in recovering from the effects of
Tropical Storm Fay. Only pnonty projects for which there is no other
source of funding can be paid for with these funds.
NOTICIA POBLICA
PARAAPLICACION DE FONDOS PARA RECUPERACION DE DESASTRE
El Condado de Glades tiene la intencion de aplicar para fondos para la
recuperacin dde desastre en la cantidad de $200,924.00; proveidos pr el
departamento EE.UU. de Vivienda de Desarrollo de Urbanizaci6n HUD)
para asisbr el estado de Flonda recuperar de los efectos de la Tormenta del
2008, Tormenta Tropical Fay. Estos fondos seran administrados pr el De-
partamento de Asunto de Comunidad del Estado de Flonda (DCA) y solo
podra ser utilizado para actividades seleccionados cual son directamente
relacionados a los efectos de la tormenta tropical. Actividades tipicamente
son elegibles para fundacion bajo el program de Desarrollo de Comunidad
(CDBG) son proyectos elegibles done no hay otra fundacion para satisfac-
er la necesidad. Aplicaciones para los fondos tlene la fecha de vencimiento
el dia 15 de Enero 2010.
El Condado de Glades tlene la intencion de completar la aplicacion con los
proyectos siguientes:
Actividades de Casa $200,924.00*
Rehabilitacion de Hogar $ 62,009.24
Demohlicion/Reemplazo de Hogar $100,000.00
Traslado Temporal $ 5,762.30
Reparacion de Hogares de Renta $ 28,129.36
Administracion de Cesion $ 5,023.10
Total de Aplicacion de Cesion $200,924.00*
*Incluye costs para Cumpir Actividades
Es la intencion de este presupuesto que todos los fondos disponibles seran
usados para actividades relacionados con hogares que fueron danados por
la Tormenta Tropical Fay del 2008 en Condado de Glades y la Ciudad de
Moore Haven. Todas las acbvidades son identificadas en la Estrategia Local
de Mitigacion del Condado Glades. No hay otros fondos disponibles en el
Condado para estas mejorias. For favor de notar que las cantidades en el
presupuesto son estimados y estan sujetos a cambiar en el progress de la
aplicacion.
Cualquier resident que guste saber mas de la propuesta aplicacion debe
contactar a Erica Villafuerte, Administradora del program SHIP del Conda-
do Glades, localizada en el edificio de Desarrollo Comunitano (Community
Development Building), 198 Calle 6, PO Box 1336, Moore Haven Flonda
33471, telefono 863-946-6004 o correo electr6nico ericav@myglades.com .
Comentarnos del public tienen que ser recibidas no mas tardar las 5:00 pm
dia Viernes 8 de Enero 2010 que es minirmo de siete dias de la fecha en
cual esta noticia fue publicada por pnmera vez. Un perodo para recibir co-
mentanos es requendo para someter la aplicacion. Todos los comentanos
seran considerados antes de someter la aplicacion al estado. Information
en relac16n al propuesto proyecto y aplicacin estar6 disponble para revi-
sar dentro de las horas de 8:30 am a 4:30 pm, Lunes a Viemes en la
direction ya mencionada.
Estos fondos asistiran al Condado Glades en recuperar de los efectos del
desastre. Solamente proyectos con pnondad por cual no hay otros fondos
seran pagados con estos fon
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TWENTIETH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-000588
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,
Plaintff,
VS.
JORGE VALDES, 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.
26-2008-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
HENDRY 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 13F MONTURA
RANCH ESTATES FIST SUBDIV-
VISION, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 37, 38
AND 39, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY 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 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 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
(TDD), or 1-800-955-8770 (v) via
Flonda Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days pnor to this proceed-
ing.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TIMS TOW-
ING & RECOVERY gives Notice of Fore-
closure of Lien and intent to sell these
vehicles on 01/08/2010, 10:00 am at 74
S. INDUSTRIAL LOOP, LABELLE FL
33935, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of
the Flonda Statutes. TIMS TOWING &
RECOVERY reserves the right to accept
or rejectany and/or all bids.
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1B7HF16Z5SS307829
1989 Mercury
2MEBM75FXKX636933
1994 Isuzu
4S2CG58VXR4350672
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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,
Paintiff,
VS.
NEVILLE BOGARDUS, etal,
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.
26-2009-CA-000017 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Florida wherein CHASE HOME FI-
NANCE LLC, is the Plaintiff 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 Amencans
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,
Florida 33901, telephone number
(813)335-2299; 1-800-955-8771
TDD), or 1-800-955-8770 (v) via
Florida Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days pnor to this proceed-
ing.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
AND PUBLIC HEARING
The Flonda Governmental Utility Au-
thority ("FGUA") announces a public
meeting and public hearing 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, Florida; DeSo-
to County, Flonda; Hendry County,
Forda; Pasco County, Flonda; P&ok
County, Honda, Lee County, Honda,
and the Town of Dundee, Honda.
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 heanng 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, Honda. Al 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 wnt-
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 verbatim
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.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Local Planning Agency of Hendry County (LPA) will hold a public hearing on the following petitions on January 13, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., at the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25
E. Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, Florida. The LPA will determine if the application is consistent with the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan and will review the applications for consistency with the Hendry County Land
Development Code.
The recommendations of the Local Planning Agency will be made to the Board of County Commissioners for final consideration at a public hearing. This hearing will be held on January 26, 2010 at 5:05 p.m. at the Hendry County
Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, Florida.
Copies of the files and information regarding the petition are available for public inspection at the Hendry County Planning and Zoning Department, 165 South Lee Street, LaBelle, Florida, and may be viewed Monday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.


Petition Number: RZ09-0002
Applicant* Busey Bank, N.A., represented by Johnson-Prewitt and Associates, Inc.
Ordinance Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING A i i
ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURE (A-2) TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOP-
MENT (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK ON 32.17 ACRES +/-;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Location: 5992, 5970, and 5942 West SR 80 including River Oak Lane, LaBelle, FL
Property size: 32.77 acres +/-
Request: The applicant is requesting a rezone to allow a Recreational Vehicle development.
Legal description of subject property:
Riverbend West Legal Descriptions
Parcel 1
A parcel of land lying in Section 28, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Florida, said parcel being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Northwest corner of said Section 28; thence S. 00- 25'- 45" E. along the West line of said Section 28 a distance of 2428.52 feet to a point on
the North Right-of-Way line of State Road No. 80 as described in Official Record Book 534, Page 1760; thence Easterly along the arc of i iT i T.. i.1 I
Way line (said Right-of-Way line being curved concave to the North with a Central Angle of 00 46'- 02" and a Radius of 22,734.34 feet ... i . .. ,.. i
i. .. ii. of 304.42 feet and a Chord Bearing of N. 89- 09'- 03" E.) a distance of 304.42 feet to the end of the curve; thence N. 88- 46'- ,_ L .i i ..1.1
line, a distance of 277.62 feet to an intersection with the East line of a 50 foot road Right-of-Way (also being parallel with and 58 L I i E
I ;aid Section 28); thence N. 00- 25'- 45" W for 1940.50 feet along said East line of said Right-of-Way to the Point-of-Beginning; thence continue N. 00
25'- 45" W for 400.02 r I ,1 ,,; ai Pi -.t -f V'.-- t the Southerly line of Phase 1 of Riverbend Motorcoach Resort, a Condominium recorded in Official Record
Book 630, Page 244 1 u. i I..1 I i i ..i County, Florida; thence N. 72- 43'- 07" E. for 231.81 feet; thence S. 10- 24'- 13" E. for 114.11 feet;
thence S. 09- 37'- 59" W for 205.84 feet; thence S. 05- 11'- 30" W for 79.28 feet; thence S. 04- 38'- 26" E. for 13.07 feet; thence S. 72- 43'- 07" W for
207.78 feet to the Point-of-Beginning.
Containing 2.0296 Acres or 88,411 square feet, more or less.
Subject to Easements, Restrictions, Reservations and Rights-of-Way of record.
TOGETHER WITH T
Parcel 2 .a n- ymzs th 1
A non-exclusive easement over and across the following roadway, more particularly described as follows:
From State Road 80 to within 800 feet of the Caloosahatchee River Canal, a strip of land 50 feet in width, the centerline of which is as follows: -
From the intersection of the West line of Section 28, Township 43, Range 28 East, with the North Right-of-Way of State Route 80, run East along the North line
of the Right-of-Way a distance of 557 feet to the Point-of-Beginning; thence North, parallel to the West line of Section 28, distance of 2095.70 feet to the end of the centerline description.


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Parcel 4
Parcel of land lying in Sections 21 and 28, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Florida. This is the same parcel of land recorded in Official Records Book 96, Page 155, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida,
with the exception of the additional Right-of-Way taken for State Road No. 80, said parcel r.. I 'i. ,.i i i i. d as follows:
Commence at the Northwest corner of said Section 28 as the Point of Beginning of the the 1 .. I .,I. i I of land and run S. 00- 25'- 45" .1 .. i. ,V st line of said Section 28 (also being the West line of said O.R.
Book 96, Page 155), a distance of 2428.40 feet to a point on the North Right-of-Way line of State Road No. 80 as described in Official Records Book: 1 i -. thence Easterly along the arc of said North Right-of-Way line
(--i Pi h.t ffV '. line being curved concave to the North with a Central Angle of 000-46'- 02" and a Radius of 22,734.34 feet and having a Chord B ii i i 09'- 03" E.) a distance of 304.42 feet to the end of the curve;
.. i 02" E. along --.1 Pi:t -fV'- 'line, a distance of 227.59 feet to a point on the East line of said O.R. 96, Page 155; thence N. 00- 25- 45" W .1 ... i. East line of said O.R. 96, Page 155 (also being parallel
with, and 532.00 feet East of the '.' i i... 1 Section 28), a distance of 2337.01 feet; thence S. 72- 44'- 09" W a distance of 36.38 feet; thence N. 00- 25'- ': '.' parallel with the West line of said Section 28, a distance of
106 feet, more of less, to the center of a small stream; thence Westerl ,.. ii T T, i i along the centerline of said small stream, a distance of 266 feet, more of less, to the Southerly Waters E i. i i i Old Caloosahatchee
River; thence .,ii. i ,i and Westerly, along said Waters Edge, a I *.. I I I, more or less, to a point on the West line of Section 21, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, which bear ii ... - 45" W from the Point-
fR -i nnn .- 11. .. 1 25'- 45" E. a distance of 71 feet, more or less, to the P*int -f P-i .inr
. i, ...... 2 -' Acres, more or less. Subject to Easements, Restrictions, Reservatior ... i ,. i '.' of record.
LESS AND NOT INCLUDING
Parcel A- 1
Those lands described in Official Records Book 687, Page 1007, further described as follows:
Commence at the Northwest corner of Section 28, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Florida, and run S. 00- 28'- 23" E. along the West line of Section 28, a distance of 299.17 feet; thence run N. 72- 41'- 31"
E., a distance of 167.15 feet to the Point-of-Beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence N. 72- 41'- 31" E., a distance of 388.62 feet; thence N. 000-28'- 23" W 52.24 feet; thence S. 72- 41'- 31" W., 36.38 feet;
thence N. 00- 28'- 23" W, 110.00 feet, more or less, to the center of a small stream; thence Westerly and thence Northwesterly ,i .. i .. .i... I said small stream to the waterline of the South bank of the Caloosahatchee
River; thence Southwesterly along the South bank of the Caloosahatchee River to a point N. 00- 28'- 23" W of the Point-of-Beg,,....,,* 11. .. 28'- 23" E., 285 feet, more or less, to the Point-of-Beginning; being in Section
28, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, and Section 21, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Florida.
AND The East 25 feet of the West 197.5 feet of the South 2,397.2 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Florida, less that part lying within the Right-of-Way of State Road 80.
AND FURTHER INCLUDING
Parcel A- 1
Those lands described in Official Records Book 687, Page 1007, further described as follows:
Commence at the Northwest corner of Section 28, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Florida, and run S. 00- 28'- 23" E. along the West line of Section 28, a distance of 299.17 feet; thence run N. 72- 41'- 31"
E., a distance of 167.15 feet to the Point-of-Beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence N. 72- 41'- 31" E., a distance of 388.62 feet; thence N. 000-28'- 23" W 52.24 feet; thence S. 72- 41'- 31" W., 36.38 feet;
thence N. 00- 28'- 23" W, 110.00 feet, more or less, to the center of a small stream; thence Westerly and thence Northwesterly ,i .. i .. .i... I said small stream to the waterline of the South bank of the Caloosahatchee
River; thence Southwesterly along the South bank of the Caloosahatchee River to a point N. 00- 28'- 23" W of the Point-of-Beg,,....,,, I .. -" 28'- 23" E., 285 feet, more or less, to the Point-of-Beginning; being in Section
28, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, and Section 21, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Florida.
AND The East 25 feet of the West 197.5 feet of the South 2,397.2 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Township 43 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Florida, less that part lying within the Right-of-Way of State Road 80.
Petition Number: RZ09-0007


Applicant:
Ordinance Title:




Location:
Property size:
Request:


Mario & Fatima Acevedo, represented by H.L. Bennett, RE., PL.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING A
ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE FROM RESIDENTIAL/HIGH DENSITY MOBILE HOME (RG-3M) TO THE
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT TO ALLOW STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT, REPAIR SHOP?
OFFICE, AND RESIDENTIAL USES ON 3.0 ACRES +/-; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, SCRIVENER'S
ERRORS; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
4935 and 4959 South SR 29, LaBelle, FL
3.0 acres +/-
The applicant is requesting a rezone i ii., ... . i .. outside storage of equipment, service shop, and other accessory
uses associated with the applicant's 11.1.1ii .. I ,...... I...


Legal description of subject property:
DESCRIPTION: ST i
FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, WITH THE CENTERLINE OF SITE --
STATE ROAD 29, RUN NORTH 351' WEST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROAD 29 A DISTANCE OF 550 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. THENCE RUN NORTH 86021' EAST, A DISTANCE OF 450 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 351' EAST A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 86022' WEST A DISTANCE OF 450 FEET; THENCE NORTH 351' WEST A DISTNACE OF 150 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS THE WESTERLY 50 FEET OF SAID PARCEL
PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED FOR RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSES. SAID LAND LIES IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN
AS LOTS 28-33 INCLUSIVE, SECTION C-2, LABELLE RANCHETTES.


Orvell Howard, Chair
Hendry County Local Planning Agency


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


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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-000677
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA-
TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SU-
CESSOR IN INTEREST TO
WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK,
FORMERLY KNOWN AS WASH-
INGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA
Plaintiff,
vs.
JAMES LUCHS JR., etal,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2009-CA-000677 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Flonda wherein JPMORGAN CHASE
BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS
SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO
WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FOR-
MERLY KNOWN AS WASHINGTON
MUTUAL BANK, FA, is the Plaintiff
and JAMES LUCHS JR.; THE UN-
KNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES LUCHS
JR. N/K/A JEANETTE LUCHS; RALPH
COCHRAN; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE
OF RALPH COCHRAN N/K/A LINDA
COCHRAN; are the Defendants, I will
sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OF-
FICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT,
BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALL-
WAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY AD-
MINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH,
LABELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on
the 6th day of Jan., 2010, the fol-
lowing described property as set
forth in said Final Judgment:
LOT 10, BLOCK 2139, UNIT 3, PORT
LABELLE, A SUBDIVISION AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3,
PAGE 73, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 5006 WILDGOOSE CIRCLE,
LABELLE, FL 33935
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 Dec. 17th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F09066550
*See Americans with Disabilities
Act In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing special accom-
modation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the
Deputy Court Administrator
whose office is located at Lee
County Justice Center Room
3112, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort
Myers, Florida 33901, telephone
number (813) 335-2299;
1-800,- 955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA001289
INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK F.S.B.
F/K/A INDYMAC BANK F.S.B.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ALDEMAR GONAZLEZ, et al,
Defendantss.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUITIN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000472
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JOSE P. VELASQUEZ SR. A/K/A
JOSE P. VELASQUEZ, et al,
Defendantss.


NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2008-CA-001289 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Honda wherein INDYMAC FEDERAL
BANK FS.B. F/K/A INDYMAC BANK
FS.B.,, is the Plaintiff and ALDEMAR
GONZALEZ is the Defendant, I will
sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OF-
FICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT,
BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALL-
WAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY AD-
MINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH,
LABELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on
the 13th day of Jan., 2010, the fol-
lowing descnbed property as set
forth in said Final Judgment:
THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE
NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF NORTH-
EAST 1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4
OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 44
SOUTH, RANGE 32 EAST, HEND-
RY COUNTY, FLORIDA; SUBJECT
TO AN EASEMENT FOR AN AC-
CESS ROAD OVER THE EAST 30
FEET THEREOF; ALSO KNOWN
AS LOT 831, MONTURA RANCH
ESTATES.
A/K/A 160 SOUTH GRANJA
STREET, 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 Lis Pendens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Dec. 15th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Forida Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Ronda 33622-5018
FD8062826
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Rnal Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2009-CA-000472 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Flonda wherein BANK OF AMERICA,
N.A.,, is the Plaintiff and JOSE R VE-
LASQUEZ, SR. A/K/A JOSE R VELAS-
QUEZ; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
JOSE R VELASQUEZ SR. A/K/A JOSE
R VELASQUEZ N/K/A LUPE RODRI-
GUEZ; 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, BE-
ING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY
OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINIS-
TRATION BUILDING CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LA-
BELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the
6th day of Jan., 2010, the following
described property as set forth in
said Final Judgment:
TRACT 373, THE SOUTHWEST 1/4
OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE
NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH-
EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWN-
SHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST,
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 2001 PIONEER 20TH
STREET, 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 Lis Pendens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Dec. 16th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ S. MILLER
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F09045077
*See Americans with Disabilities
Act In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing special accom-
modation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the
Deputy Court Administrator
whose office is located at Lee
County Justice Center Room
3112, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort
Myers, Florida 33901, telephone
number (813) 335-2299;
1-800,- 955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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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-000151
CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC,
Plaintff,
vs.
BILLY D. FIELDS, et al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2009-CA-000151 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Flonda wherein CHASE HOME FI-
NANCE LLC, is the Plaintiff and BIL-
LY D. FIELDS; IMA JEAN FIELDS; 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 11:00AM, on the 6th day of
Jan., 2010, the following descnbed
property as set forth in said Final
Judgment:
LOT(S) 13 AND 14, BLOCK 376, OF
THE GENERAL PLAN OF CLEWIS-
TON, FLORIDA, AS REVISED SEP-
TEMBER 7, 1937, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE(S) 71
THROUGH 78, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
A/K/A 204 S SAN GABRIEL STREET,
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 Dec. 17th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ S. MILLER
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F09010756
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 08-929-CA
CITIMORTGAGE, INC.
Plaintiff,
VS.
OSCAR AGUILER; THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF OSCAR AGUILER; SONIA
AGUILER; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE
OF SONIA AGUILER; IF LIVING, IN-
CLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE
OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF REMAR-
RIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RE-
SPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUS-
TEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER
OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFEN-
DANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1;
UNKNOWN TENANT #2;
Defendants)
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursu-
ant to a Final Summary Judgment of
Foreclosure entered in the above-
styled cause, in the Circuit Court of
HENDRY County, Honda, I will sell
the property situate in HENDRY
County, Flonda, descnbed as:
THE WEST 35.7 FEET OF LOT 5
AND THE EAST 35.7 FEET OF
LOT 6. IN BLOCK 430 OF THE
GENERAL PLAN OF CLEWIS-
TON FLORIDA, AS REVISED
SEPTEMBER 7, 1937, ACCORD-
ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2,
PAGES 71-78, INCLUSIVE, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
at public sale, to the highest and
best bidder, for cash, CLERK OF THE
CIRCUIT COURT IN THE HENDRY
COUNTY COURTHOUSE (BEING THE
SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE
HENDRY COUNTY COURTS BUILD-
ING), LABELLE, FL 33935, County,
Florida, at 11:00 AM, on the 6th day
of January, 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 is pendens, must file
a claim within 60 days after the sale.
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
BY: /S/ S. MILLER
Deputy Clerk
Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra
9204 King Palm Dnve
Tampa, FL 33619-1328
Phone: 813-915-8660
Attorneys for Plaintiff
In accordance with the Amencan
with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons
needing a special accommodation to
participate in this proceeding should
contact the ASA Coordinator no later
than seven (7) days pnor to the pro-
ceedings. If heanng impaired, please
call (800) 955-9771 (TDD) or
(800) 955-8770 (voice), via Flonda
Relay Service.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUITIN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000586
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ARABIS J. PINEDA A/K/A JESUS
ENRIQUE PINEDA ARABIS, et al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2009-CA-000586 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Florida wherein JPMORGAN CHASE
BANK N.A.,, is the Plaintiff and ARA-
BIS J. PINEDA A/K/A JESUS EN-
RIQUE PINEDA ARABIS; JPMORGAN
CHASE BANK, N.A.; are the Defen-
dants, 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 COR-
NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH
SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at
11:00AM, on the 13th day of Jan.,
2010, the following descnbed prop-
erty as set forth in said Rnal Judg-
ment:
LOT 7, BLOCK 2324, PORT LABELLE
UNIT 9, AS PER THEREOF, RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE
144, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF HENDRY COUNTY.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-001273
INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK FSB,
Plaintff,
vs.
JEFFERY SHEARER, etal,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2008-CA-001273 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Flonda wherein INDYMAC FEDERAL
BANK FSB, is the Plaintiff and JEF-
FERY SHEARER; TRACY A. SHEAR-
ER; 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 ADMINIS-
TRATION BUILDING CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LA-
BELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the
6th day of Jan., 2010, the following
described property as set forth in
said Rnal Judgment:
LOT 24 AND THE NORTH 25 FEET
OF LOT 23, BLOCK 4, OF LABELLE
PARK SUBDIVISION, ACCORD-
ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1,
PAGE 25, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000813
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
RICHARD LUE A/K/A TENN
FOOK LUE, et al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2009-CA-000813 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Florida wherein BANK OF AMERICA,
N.A.,, is the Plaintiff and RICHARD
LUE A/K/A TENN FOOK LUE; 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 11:00AM, on the 6th day of
Jan., 2010, the following described
property as set forth in said Rnal
Judgment:
LOT 2, BLOCK 2131, OF PORT LA-
BELLE, UNIT 3, A SUBDIVISION,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 3, PAGE 73 OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA.


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LABELLE, FL 339350000 BELLE, FL 33935 BELLE, FL 33935


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 Dec. 16th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F09053570
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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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 Dec. 16th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ S. MILLER
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F08101504
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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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 Dec. 16th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Horida 33622-5018
FO09058920
*See Americans with Disabilities
Act In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing special accom-
modation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the
Deputy Court Administrator
whose office is located at Lee
County Justice Center Room
3112, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort
Myers, Florida 33901, telephone
number (813) 335-2299;
1-800,- 955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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December 24, 2009


Caloosa Belle


Submitted photo/Cathy Kirby


Family Reading


Night

Cathy Kirby, Chairman of the Reading
Renaissance Committee at LaBelle El-
ementary, accepts a $500 check from
Margaret England, member of the youth
services committee of Kiwanis of La-
Belle. These monies will go to purchase
trade books for LaBelle Elementary's
Annual Family Reading night. Kiwanis
has repeatedly helped LaBelle Elemen-
tary with their financial needs each
year to promote literacy. LES feels very
lucky to have such wonderful commu-
nity support.


Submitted photo/Cathy Kirby


Walk-A-Thon

First Bank presents LES
with a check for $100 for
their annual walk-a-thon,
one of the many fundrais-
ers at LES. LES is fortu-
nate to have such caring
community members.
Thank you to First Bank
for their support. Pictured
S from left: Cathy Kirby,
l Fundraising Chairman
at LES with Tuesday Tritt
Vice President /Branch
Manager of First Bank.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-000752
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL
TRUST COMPANY, ON BEHALF
OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS
CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-
NC1, MORTGAGE PASS-
THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE-
RIES 2007-NC1
Plaintiff,
vs.
LAZARO F. FERNANDEZ, etal,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2008-CA-000752 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Flonda wherein DEUTSCHE BANK
NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, ON
BEHALF OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS
CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-NC1,
MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CER-
TIFICATES, SERIES 2007-NC1, is the
Plaintiff and LAZARO F FERNANDEZ;
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER,
AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO
ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR
ALIVE, WEHTHER SAID UNKNOWN
PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST
AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS;
TENANT #1 N/K/A GELSON PENA
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 11:00AM, on the 6th day of
Jan., 2010, the following described
property as set forth in said Final
Judgment:
LOTS 41, 42, 43 AND 44, BLOCK
417 OF GENERAL PLAN OF CLE-
WISTON, FLORIDA, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGES
71 THROUGH 78, INCLUSIVE, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HEND-
RY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
AKA 539 BOND STREET, CLEWIS-
TON, 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 Lis Pendens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Dec. 14th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F08046262
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
tcipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-000286
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS
TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN
MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-
FFA7, MORTGAGE PASS CER-
TIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF17
Plaintiff,
vs.
CHERYL M. ROSARIO, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2008-CA-000286 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Honda wherein WELLS FARGO
BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST
FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST
2006-FF17, MORTGAGE PASS CER-
TIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF17, is
the Plaintiff and CHERYL M. ROSA-
RIO; GREG ROSARIO; ANY AND ALL
UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST
THE HEREIN NMAED INDIVIDUAL
DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT
KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PAR-
TIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS
SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANT-
EES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, 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 11:00AM, on the 13th day of
Jan., 2010, the following described
property as set forth in said Final
Judgment:
LOT 18, BLOCK 1, PORT LABELLE-
HOLIDAY PARK, ACCORDING TO
THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4,
PAGE 3, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
A/K/A 2007 MARINER COURT,
LABELLE, FL 33935
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 Dec. 14th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Honda Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Ronda 33622-5018
F08020520
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUITIN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000371
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL
TRUST COMPANY, AS INDEN-
TURE TRUSTEE UNDER THE IN-
DENTURE RELATING TO IMH
ASSETS CORPORATION, COL-
LATERALIZED ASSET-BACKED
BONDS, SERIES 2005-5
Plaintiff,
vs.
CARLOS A. MORALES, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2009-CA-000371 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Flonda wherein DEUTSCHE BANK
NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS IN-
DENTURE TRUSTEE UNDER THE IN-
DENTURE RELATING TO IMH
ASSETS CORPORATION, COLLATER-
ALIZED ASSET-BACKED BONDS, SE-
RIES 200505, is the Plaintiff and
CARLOS A. MORALES; THE UN-
KNOWN SPOUSE OF CARLOS A. MO-
RALES N/K/A MILEBY GEORGINA
PENA; 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, BE-
ING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY
OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINIS-
TRATION BUILDING CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LA-
BELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the
6th day of Jan., 2010, the following
described property as set forth in
said Final Judgment:
THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOT 21
AND ALL OF LOTS 22, 23 AND 24,
IN BLOCK 15 OF THE GENERAL
PLAN OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA,
AS REVISED SEPTEMBER 7, 1937,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 2, PAGES 71-78, INCLU-
SIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 640 EAST DEL MONTE
AVENUE, 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 Lis Pendens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Dec. 14th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa Flonda 33622-5018
F09103139
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort 4yers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-000611
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,
Plaintff,
vs.
MAHAMADOU M. SIDDO A/K/A
MAHAMADOU MOCTAR SIDDO,
et al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2008-CA-000611 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Flonda wherein WELLS FARGO
BANK, NA, is the Plaintiff and MA-
HAMADOU M. SIDDO A/K/A MA-
HAMADOU MOCTAR SIDDO; ANY
AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER,
AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO
ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR
ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN
PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST
AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS;
BANK OF AMERICA; COUNTRY VIL-
LAGE PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSO-
CIATION; are the Defendants, I will
sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OF-
FICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT,
BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALL-
WAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY AD-
MINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH,
LABELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on
the 13th day of Jan., 2010, the fol-
lowing described property as set
forth in said Final Judgment:
LOT 17, BLOCK 1, OF PORT LA-
BELLE HOLIDAY PARK, UNIT 1, A
SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORD-
ED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 3, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HEND-
RY COUNTY, FLORIDA
A/K/A 2009 MARINER COURT, LA-
BELLE, FL 33935
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 Dec. 16th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ S. MILLER
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F08047357
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000437
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA-
TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P.
MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISI-
TION TRUST 2006-CH2, ASSET
BACKED PASS-THROUGH CER-
TIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CH2,
Plaintiff,
vs.
WILLIAM DOUGLAS RUSSELL
A/K/A DOUGLAS RUSSELL, et al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2009-CA-000437 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Florida wherein U.S. BANK NATION-
AL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR
J.R MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISI-
TION TRUST 2006-CH2, ASSET
BACKED PASS-RHROUGH CERTIFI-
CATES, SERIES 2006-CH2, is the
Plaintiff and WILLIAM DOUGLAS
RUSSELL A/K/A DOUGLAS RUSSELL;
WANDA SUE RUSSELL; PORT LA-
BELLE UNIT FOUR PROPERTY
HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION,
INC.;; 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, BE-
ING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY
OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINIS-
TRATION BUILDING CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LA-
BELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the
6th day of Jan., 2010, the following
descnbed property as set forth in
said Final Judgment:
LOT 12, BLOCK 2155, UNIT 4, PORT
LABELLE, A SUBDIVISION AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3,
PAGE 86, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 4023 SCHOOL CIRCLE, LA-
BELLE, FL 33935
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 Dec. 16th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ S. MILLER
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Honda 33622-5018
F09043305
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
55-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUITIN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 2008-51-CA
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS-
SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR
HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SE-
RIES ACE 2005-HE7,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JUAN D. LOPEZ, et al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
2008-51-CA of the Circuit Court of
the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in
and for HENDRY County, Honda
wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATION-
AL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR
HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SE-
RIES ACE 2005-HE7, is the Plaintiff
and JUAN D. LOPEZ; MARIA A. LO-
PEZ, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG-
ISTRATION SYSTEMS,
INCORPORATED, AS NOMINEE FOR
WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE A
DIVISION OF WELLS FARGO BANK
NA; TENANT #1 N/K/A JORGE MAR-
TINEZ, and TENANT #2 N/K/A
DRACCLY RAMIREZ; are the Defen-
dants, 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 COR-
NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH
SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at
11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan.,
2010, the following descnbed prop-
erty as set forth in said Rnal Judg-
ment:
LOTS 11, BLOCK 2051, UNIT 2,
PORT LABELLE, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORD-
ED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 60
THROUGH 72, INCLUSIVE, PUB-
LIC RECORDS OF HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 3041 E. BRIARWOOD CIR-
CLE, LABELLE, FL 33935
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 Dec. 16th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F07068309
*See Americans with Disabilities
Act In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing special accom-
modation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the
Deputy Court Administrator
whose office is located at Lee
County Justice Center Room
3112, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort
Myers, Florida 33901, telephone
number (813) 335-2299;
1-800,- 955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000394
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC.,
Plaintff,
vs.
SETH HOWARD, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Rnal Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2009-CA-000394 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Flonda wherein SUNTRUST MORT-
GAGE, INC.,, is the Plaintiff and
SETH HOWARD; FELICIA HOWARD;
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER,
AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO
ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR
ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN
PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST
AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS;
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS-
TRATION SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST
MORTGAGE, INC.; are the Defen-
dants, 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 COR-
NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH
SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at
11:00AM, on the 13th day of Jan.,
2010, the following described prop-
erty as set forth in said Final Judg-
ment:
LOT 1, BLOCK 2086 OF PORT LA-
BELLE, UNIT 2, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 60
THROUGH 72, INCLUSIVE OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 3047 S. BEECHWOOD CIR-
CLE, LABELLE, FL 33935
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 Dec. 17th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F09034332
*See Americans with Disabilities
Act In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing special accom-
modation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the
Deputy Court Administrator
whose office is located at Lee
County Justice Center Room
3112, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort
Myers, Florida 33901, telephone
number (813) 335-2299;
1-800,- 955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-000205
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Plaintiff,
vs.
THOMAS R. HANDERHAN II, et
al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2008-CA-000205 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County,
Florida wherein WELLS FARGO
BANK, N.A., is the Plaintiff and
THOMAS R. HANDERHAN II; THE
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF THOMAS R.
HANDERHAN II N/K/A GINA HANDE-
RHAN; PORT LABELLE UNIT FOUR
PROPERTY HOMEOWNER'S ASSO-
CIATION, INC.; 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 COR-
NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH
SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at
11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan.,
2010, the following described prop-
erty as set forth in said Final Judg-
ment:
LOT 23, BLOCK 2155, ORT LABELLE
UNIT 4, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 86, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
AKA 4045 SCHOOL CIRCLE, LA-
BELLE, FL 33935
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 Dec. 15th, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Honda 33622-5018
F08013240
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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OK to take 'big game snakes' during small-game seasons


The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) reminds hunters that they
may continue to take Burmese pythons and
all other reptiles of concern within four South
Florida wildlife management areas (WMAs).
An FWC executive order, which went
into effect Aug. 29, gives all properly licensed
and permitted hunters authority to harvest
pythons and other reptiles of concern (In-
dian python, reticulated python, northern and
southern African rock python, amethystine or
scrub python, green anaconda and Nile moni-
tor lizard) on Everglades and Francis S. Tay-
lor, Holey Land, Rotenberger and Big Cypress


WMAs during specified hunting seasons.
Besides Big Cypress WMA, small-game
seasons are going on in the other three man-
agement areas, continuing through March 7.
On Big Cypress, general gun season is in, im-
mediately followed by the area's small-game
season, which goes through Feb. 1. In all four
WMAs, only a Florida hunting license and
management area permit are required to hunt
reptiles of concern from now through the end
of the small-game seasons.
With the exception of the small-game
season in the Deep Lake Unit of Big Cypress
(where only bows and muzzleloaders are al-


lowed), hunters may use shotguns, rimfire
rifles and handguns to take pythons. Nets and
snares also may be used, but no matter the
method of take, all reptiles of concern must
be euthanized on site.
Reptiles of concern may not be taken out
of the wildlife management areas alive and
must be reported to the FWC within 36 hours
by calling, toll-free, 866-392-4286, or going
to MyFWC.com and selecting "Burmese py-
thons" in the "Quick Clicks" menu. However,
any reptile of concern taken from Big Cypress
must be checked in at one of the area's six
check stations.


Hunters may do what they wish with the
reptile's skin and meat. However, according
to the National Park Service, mercury testing
on two dozen captured Burmese pythons in
Everglades National Park revealed extraordi-
narily high levels of mercury in the meat.
Officials estimate there are thousands of
Burmese pythons in the wild in South Florida.
The FWC's goal is to contain the spread of
these pythons in the wild and prevent estab-
lishment of other reptiles of concern. Data
collected by hunters on these state-managed
lands will assist in preventing their northern
movement.


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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 LAYTE HER-
NANDEZ; UNKNOWN PERSON() 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
HENRY 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 lis 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
Administrative 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, call 1-800-955-8771
(TDD); if you are voice impaired, call
1-800-995-8770 (V) ( Via Florida Re-
lay Services)
Kahane & Associates, RA.
8201 Peters Road, Ste. 3000
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: 954-382-3486
Fax : 954-382-5380
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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, RA. 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-
bce 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
Administratve Order No. 2.065
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilites Act, If you are a
person with a disability who needs
any accommodation in 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
ays of your receipt of this notice
or pleading; if you are hearing im-
paired, 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 Court this 8th day of Decem-
ber, 2009.
BARBARA S. BUTLER
As Clerk of the Court
By /s/ D HAMMOND
As Deputy Clerk
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
20th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY
Case #: 2009-CA-000743
JPMorgan Chase Bank,
National Association,
Plaintiff,
-VS.-
Joanne Gonzalez,
Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to an Order of Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated December 10,
2009, entered in Civil Case No.
2009-CA-000743 of the Circuit Court
of the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for
Hendry County, Flonda, wherein
HPMorgan Chase Bank, National As-
sociation, Plaintiff and Joanne Gon-
zalez are defendantss, I will sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash,
IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN
THE HENDRY COUNTY COURT-
HOUSE, (BEING THE 2ND FLOOR
HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COURTS
BUILDING), LABELLE, FLORIDA, AT
11:00 A.M. on January 13, 2010 the
following described property as set
forth in said Rnal Judgment, to-wit:
THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTH-
WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST
1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP
43 SOUTH, RNAGE 31 EAST,
HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA A/K/A
LOT 268 PIONEER PLANTATION,
AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN IN-
TEREST IN THE SURPLUSFROM
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.
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A
DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY AC-
COMMODATION IN ORDER TO PAR-
TICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING,
YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST
TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF
CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE
CONTACT HENDRY COUNTY COURT-
HOUSE, 25 EAST HICKPOCHEE AVE-
NUE, LABELLE, FL 33935 WITHIN 2
WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE OF SALE: IF YOU
ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL:
1-800-955-8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE
IMPAIRED CALL: 1-800-955-8770
DATED at LABELLE, Florida, this
15th day of December, 2009.
BARBARA S. BUTLER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Hendry County, Forida
BY/s/S. MILLER
DEPUTY CLERK
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:
SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP
10004 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Suite 112
Tampa, Flonda 33618
09-143079
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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-000707
NEWEST BANK, FSB, AS SUCCERS-
SOR IN INTEREST TO INDYMAC
FEDERAL BANK, FSB, SUCCESSOR
IN INTEREST TO INDYMAC BANK,
FS.B.
Plaintff
vs
BOBBI L. SEAY; UNKNOWN SPOUSE
OF BOBBI L. SEAY; COUNTRY VIL-
LAGE PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSO-
CIATION INC.; UNKNOWN
PERSONS) IN POSSESSION OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY;
Defendants
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo-
sure dated Dec. 10, 2009, and
entered in Case No. 26-2009-
CA-000707, of the Circuit Court of
the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for
HENDRY County, Forida. NEWEST
BANK, FSB, AS SUCCESSOR IN IN-
TEREST TO INDYMAC FEDERAL
BANK, FSB, SUCCESSOR IN INTER-
EST TO INDYMAC BANK, FS.B. is
Plaintiff and BOBBI L. SEAY; UN-
KNOWN SPOUSE OF BOBBI L. SEAY;
UNKNOWN PERSONS) IN POSSES-
SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY;
COUNTRY VILLAGE PROPERTY
OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.; are
defendants. I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash at 2ND
FLOOR HALLWAY, IN FRONT OF OF-
FICE OF CLERK OF COURTS, AD-
MINISTARTION BLDG, HENDRY CO.
COURTHOUSE, AT 25 EAST HICK-
POCHEE, LABELLE IN HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA, at 11:00 a.m.
on the 13th day of Jan., 2010, the
following descnbed property as set
forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
LOT 6, BLOCK 6. OF PORT LA-
BELLE HOLIDAY PARK, UNIT 1,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 3, 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 lis pendens must file a
claim with 60 days after the sale.
Dated this 15th 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
Administrative Order No. 2.065.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, If you are a
person with a disability who needs
any accommodation in order to par-
ticipate in this proceeding, you are
entitled, at no cost to you, to provi-
sions 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, call
1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are
voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770
(V) Via Flonda Relay Services)
Kahane& Associates, PA.
8201 Peters Road, Ste. 3000
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: 954-382-3486
Fax : 954-382-5380
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUITIN AND FOR GLADES
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 22-2009-CA-000172
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Plaintiff,
v.
ELEANOR HILSINGER, et al.
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: ELEANOR HILSINGER and
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ELEANOR
HILSINGER, and all unknown par-
ties claiming by, through, under
or against the above named De-
fendant, who is not known to be
dead or alive, whether said un-
known parties claim as heirs, de-
visees, grantees, assignees,
lienors, creditors, trustees, spous-
es, or other claimants
Current Residence Unknown, but
whose last known addresses
were:
515 North Baker Street,
Mount Vemon, Washington 98273
807 Renn Drive
Moore Haven, Flonda 33471-2800
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action to foreclose a mortgage on
the following property in Glades
County, Forida, to-wit:
LOT 3, BLOCK G, MOORE
HAVEN YACHT CLUB, AS
PER PLAT THEREOF AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4,
PAGE 54, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF GLADES
COUNTY, FLORIDA. TO-
GETHER WITH THAT CER-
TAIN 1999 MERT DOUBLE
WIDE MOBILE HOME AT-
TACHED THERETO. HAVING
VIN #FLHMLCP41419615A,
TITLE #80688420 AND VIN
#FLHMLCP48419615B, TI-
TLE #80688488 WHICH IS
NOW RETIRED.
has been filed against you and
you are required to serve a copy
of your wntten defenses, if any,
to it on DOUGLAS C. ZAHM, RA.,
Plaintiffs attorney, whose address
is 18820 U.S. Highway 19 North,
Suite 212, Clearwater, Flonda
33764, on or before January 22,
2010 or within thirty (30) days af-
ter the first publication of this No-
tice of Action, and file the onginal
with the Clerk of this Court at
RO. Box 10, Moorehaven, FL
33471, either before service on
312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee,
FL 34972, either before service on
Plaintiffs attorney or immediately
thereafter; otherwise, a default
will be entered against you for the
relief demanded in the complaint
petition.
WITNESS my hand and seal of
the Court on this 18th day of De-
cember, 2009.
Joe Flint
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Jennifer Bevis
Deputy Clerk
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES NEED-
ING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODA-
TION TO PARTICIPATE IN
THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD
CONTACT THE SENIOR DEPU-
TY COURT ADMINISTRATOR
WHOSE OFFICE IS LOCATED
AT THE LEE COUNTY JUSTICE
CENTER ROOM 1213 1700
MONROE STREET, FT. MYERS,
FLORIDA 33901, TELEPHONE
NUMBER (2395 335-2299;
1-800-955-8770 (V), VIA
FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE,
NOT LATER THAN SEVEN (7)
DAYS PRIOR TO THE PRO-
CEEDING.
342164 GCD 12/24,31/09


Submitted photos/Delores Agnew
Front, row 1--Jennifer Jimenez, Isaac Madrid; Row 2--
Elizabeth Rangel, Stephanie Benitez, Carlos Reyna, Jesus
Tamez, Kymberlee Chance, Eduardo Castaneda; Row 3--
Adrian Gomez, Brandon Rodriguez, Rebecca Maciel, Kim-
berly Aguilar, Jordyn Perkins.


Front, row 1--Johana Gomez, Alex Vargas, Yocelin More-
no; Row 2--Brenda Paz-Granados, Virgilio Avellaneda, Ya-
haira Cantu, Ruby Mondragon, Jacqueline Madrid, Kaleb
Gregory; Row 3--Sebastian Martinez, Rynna Lowery, Blake
Chance, Nancy Avila-Guzman, Areli Raya, Juan Briceno.
Not present--Tommy Arniotis, Jesus Villagomez.



Safety Patrols
of the Month--
Julio Sanchez
and Amanda
Escobedo.




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Air Conditioning & Electric, Inc.
All COIDITIOI11e & ELECTRIC t$MI SEiVICi DUCI CLEIUiN
IIW, E1S FIMACIKII AIAILMLE FOR ALL AtC L IEDS

863 675-0022
LicIxSi #'s:CAC1815066 ER0001347



863-675-0717
S C SALES, SERVICE
AND PARTS
v, &TECHNICIAN
BEDDING BOBBY WHITE
Serving LaBelle Since 1966

O IE Will, QUALITY USED
o APPLIANCES AND REPAIRS
863-673-8944
835 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL
863-673-1737
SMjor ~ Se Habla Espafol
Appliances Ucensed & Insured #2006258472167


14 APPLIANCES AND REP
We aim to please REPA4I


GETA REPAIRANDA PRAYER
QUALITY RECONDITIONEI) APPLIANCES
ALL MAJOR HOUSILHOLD APPLIANCES
863-612-5333



NEW AND USED BEDS
Metal Bed Frames
All Sizes
1060 Hwy 29S 863-675-0717
www.whitesfurnitureandappliancescom, _m;,. &


C ~ Carpet and
Upholstery Cleaning
Deep Clean, Sanitize and Deodorize
Also Available WI er Extraction & Restoration
HANDYMAN SERVICES Truck Mount Unit
PRESSURE WASHING Over 20 years experience
SNo Gimmicks No Hidden Costs Free Quotes
Call to schedule 863-675-7297

CARE INSALLATIO


We Will Beat Anybody's Price!
Bring in a written estimate from any carpet store
and we will beat the total price on the same!
Since 1980
Car pe /iHike's
(863) 675-3010
30 Years Prefessional Installation Experience!
Carpet & Laminate
IN STOCK REMNANTS
975 S. Hickory St.
go to Cowboy Way, East
across from the airport, behind yellow building


ALEXANDER'S
REPAIR SERVICE, INC.
Mobile & Home Repairs Ceilings, Walls, Floors
OFFICE (863) 675-5919
CELL (863) 673-0861
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE


We Offer Seminole Feed, Lakeland Feed, Alfalfa, Timothy,
" Orchard, T-85, Jigs, Compressed, Round & Square Bales,
T&A...$9.00, Bedding...$5.50, All Purpose 10%...$7.50
Call Al Curry at 239-872-0998
275 Kirby Thompson Rd. LaBelle FL. 33935
www.sweetcypressranch.com



Patrick H. Guadiz, M.D.
Board Certified in Family Practice
Former Chief Resident of
the University of Massachusetts
Complete Primary Care for Your Family

Dr. Grace Guadiz M.D.
Gynecology
Accepting New Patients

Serving Two Locations
Saturday's by appointment only


863-675-2148
920 Cowboy Way
LaBelle, FL


for r' eil

280 north bridge street labeUe, fl
located in the historic forrey building
863-612-0423



Ant Rooe.


Inc.
FREE ESTIMATES
Residential & Commercial
Member of the BBB
Metal Roofs, Re-Roofs, Roof Repairs
Office (863) 675-7045
license #< ( ( I ,j"*.'l



American Legion Post 130
Fish Fry Every Friday 5pm-7pm $7.00
Monday Night BINGO 6:30pm
Breakfast Buffet Sundays 8am-I lam $6.00
699 W SR 80 LaBelle, FL (863) 675-8300
Public Welcomed legionpostl30.org


239-369-2154
1530 Lee Blvd Suite 1800
Lehigh, FL


CREWS SEPTIC PUMPING & REPAIR
The company with integrity
Often imitated, never duplicated
of Residenial & Commerdal Pumprng

137 S. Industrial Loop #2
r ~ LoBelle, FL
863-675-0636 or 239-694-1067
WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS
ADVERTISED PRICE ON PUMP-OUTS
---------------------
Problemas Septicos
Bomba Hacia Fuera
Del Especial de Verano

$1 95 Hasta 1000/gal
863-675-3500 / 239-693-5326 :


HUNTERS
TREE SERVICE

Tree Trimming
& Removal
Stump Grinding
Shaping & Topping

863-675-0403
Licensed and Insured

If you think you can't afford to
advertise in these tough eco-
nomic times, think again. You


Owner Roger Alexander, SR. IL Y ney t Hamado paro los I can't afford NOT to advertise!
Li HC096.SP and Insured L R. Crews Septics, Inc. precios de la Inspecon
11111 llL




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MEMBER F.D.I.C.


Since 7922


Changes Everything.
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300 East Sugarland Highway 863-983-8191
101 S. Berner Road, Clewiston 863-983-3003
301 Highway 80 West, LaBelle 863-675-4242
11741 Palm Beach Blvd. Ft Myers 239-437-8191
1212 N. U.S. 27, SW Moore Haven 863-946-1515
www.firstl bank.net


EQUAl HOUSING
LENDER
Member
FDI


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