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The Caloosa belle independent

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The Caloosa belle independent
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LaBelle, FL
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Independent Newspapers of Florida
Katrina Elsken
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January 6, 2005
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2005
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Newspapers -- La Belle (Fla.) ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Hendry County (Fla.) ( lcsh )
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United States -- Florida -- Hendry -- LaBelle
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26.766044 x -81.437921

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Also available on microfilm from the University of Florida.
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Vol. 49, no. 18 (Sept. 7, 1972)-
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Funded in part by the University of Florida, the Library Services and Technology Assistance granting program of Florida, the State Library and Archives of Florida, and other institutions and individuals.

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May 2023Vol. 101 No. 5 COMMUNITY:Award honorsJulian Keen Jr., 14 ADOPT A PET:Dogs and catsNeed homes, 8 & 9 HEALTH:AustimAwareness, 4 EDUCATION:Students earnHonors, 10 THINGS TO DO:Special eventsPlanned, 22 BUSINESS:Local author hasNew book, 18 Delivering Western Hendry County’s News since 1922 SouthCentralFloridaLife.com PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID Dover, DE Permit No. 481 Postal CustomerLABELLE NEWS24/7Scan QR code SPECIAL TO CALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTLABELLE — A World War II airman is By C. M. SchmidlkoferCALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTLABELLE — By C. M. SchmidlkoferCALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENT NO LONGER MISSING DEVELOPMENTLaBelle proposes annexation and zoning changes for Ridgdill• See Ridgdill on page 2 • See Airman on page 2 • See 100 Years on page 2 100 YEARSRemains of WWII missing airman returning to Florida LaBelle resident celebrates his 100th birthday LaBelle resident Encarnacion Concepcion (in the blue shirt) celebrated his 100th birthday April 4. [Photo by Marilyn Outram]

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adding he is very good at the instrument. His favorite instrument is the Puerto Rican Cuatro, which is the national instrument of his homeland. The guitar-like instrument is used to play island country music. Concepcion also enjoyed playing music for his church. His family celebrated his birthday with a party on April 2 in Fort Denaud where he resides with Outram and several other family members. He had seven children, six of whom are ters and two sons. His family has spread out over the years, with daughters living in New York, Saint Louis, San Diego and Palm Springs in addition to Outram. When asked for favorite memories of her father and family, Outram said the one that keeps coming to mind is his strong faith, belief and love for God. “Because of my father’s strong relationship with the Lord, he has survived cancer while on his deathbed,” she said, which is only the latest in his death-defying challenges including losing some a roof while having a heart attack and dying twice on the operating table all in one day. “The fact that he is and have the energy to play with his 4-year-old great-granddaughter is a testament to God’s grace and favor upon his life, and that is my favorite story,” she said. asks for attendees to contribute a cov ered dish. Meat will be provided. Stories and photos from Weekley’s family will be shared as well as the back ground of how they brought him home. A will be available to help event. To join the Motorcy cle and Car Procession May 13, contact either Post 130 at 863-6758300 or Post 69 at 850-718-7773 (Larry Roberts) for more infor mation. According to DPPA, Weekley was assigned to the 329th Bombardment Squad ron (Heavy), 93rd Bombardment Group (Heavy), 9th Air Force. In the summer of 1943 his plane, the Liberator, was hit by and crashed during Operation TIDAL WAVE which was the largest bombing mission were buried as Un knowns in the Civilian and Military Cemetery of Bolovan’s Hero Sec tion in Ploiesti, Praho va, Romania. American Graves Registration Command (AGRC) searched for and recovered fallen American personnel, disinterred American remains from the cem identifying more than 80 unknowns. It wasn’t until 2017 that the DPAA started exhuming unknowns thought to be associated with Operation TIDAL WAVE losses, sending remains to its laboratory at Nebraska for examinaWeekley’s name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Florence American Cemetery, an American Battle Monuments Commission site in Impruneta, Italy, along with others still missing from WWII. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for. Weekley will be buried in Avon Park, Fla., on May 20. For family and funeral information, contact the Army Casualty For additional information on the Defense Department’s mission to account for Americans who went missing while serving our country, visit the DPAA website at www.dpaa.mil or visit on social media at facebook.com/dodpaa or linkedin.com/company/ defense-pow-mia-accounting-agency. Weekley’s personnel dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce. 0Jt0000000XeyREAS. 2 May 2023 | Caloosa Belle Independent | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com and plans to sell the undeveloped land to a developer. City Planner Alexis Crespo recommended the board approve all three items and said the current zoning allows for a mix of uses allow acre, which is expected to increase to eight units County completes its comprehensive plan revisions. “I haven’t seen this before, but they’re [RCP] requesting two optional master concept plans,” she said. “The landowner doesn’t have an end user at the current time.” She presented the residential plan that would allow for up to 180 dwelling units, the maximum allowed on the parcel now. She said it has been reduced to six units per acre, adding that the landowner wants zoning to allow a mixture of dwelling types – single family detached, attached product townhomes or multifamily. A request to allow four-story multifamily dwellings was denied with the recommendation of three stories for those units, as well as requiring more stringent architectural standards based on what is considered more “old” Florida style. She said a proposed gas station was rejected due to the location being at the entry to LaBelle, adding that it could be included by special exception at a later date. Mayor Julie Wilkins and Commissioners Bobbie Spratt and Jackie Rattica were concerned about the two options as there is no buyer yet for the property and it may be some time before there is one. “I kind of feel that if we were to approve this to go forward like this that we’re giving them awful big options,” Spratt said. “Kind of like the door’s wide open. And I’m not comfortable with that.” Wilkins said she is favorable towards mixed use and doesn’t want to see the whole property become a multifamily or duplex only development, saying that has been the current trend the city has had with developers. She also wanted to know what kind of recreational amenities would be built, which couldn’t be answered as there is no current buyer for the property with plans. “We’ve just seen a lot of development recently that isn’t complimentary to our commu nity,” she said. “And it’s not what was originally portrayed at the original hearings. You don’t know who your end user’s going to be, so you can’t say either.” City Attorney Derek Rooney said the landowner was letting the LPA see as many options as possible now the future and a future developer might build. “The development process can take years and so even if there’s a developer who just wanted to build single-family houses that would take years from an approval if it was granted today to get to that point,” he said. “It’s what’s going to be appropriate in three years.”Ridgdill• From page 1 Airman• From page 1100 Years• From page 1 FROM THE COVER Encarnacion Concepcion with his catch-of-the-day o the Caloosa hatchee River. [Photo by Marilyn Outram] Encarnacion Concepcion (center, blue shirt) celebrates his 100th birthday with family in Fort Denaud. [Photo by Marilyn Outram]

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4 May 2023 | Caloosa Belle Independent | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com HENDRY REGIONAL CONVENIENT CARE CENTER450 S Main Street | LaBelle, FL SPECIAL TO CALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTCLEWISTON — The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Hendry Regional Medical Center based on results of a recent onsite inspection as part of the CAP’s Accredita tion Programs. Hendry Regionals Laboratory Services Director, Amber Cochran, MPH, MLS(ASCP), was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. Hendry Regional Medical Center is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. matter, especially when it comes to providing accurate, reliable, and timely information for healthcare diagnostics, treatment, or prevention. This accreditation the highest national and international standards,” said Laboratory Services Director, Amber Cochran. R.D. Williams, chief executive of the laboratory’s accreditation, said: “The CAP accreditation ensures your test results are not just meeting but exceeding industry standards for clinical laboratory testing so you in our laboratory’s practices and results.” The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960s, as being equal-to or more-stringent-than the government’s own inspection program. During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management. By Electa WaddellHENDRY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERLABELLE — The LaBelle Rotary Club learned more about rehabilitation and about autism awareness at their April 4 meeting. Laura Perry, Speech-Language Pa thologist and Director of Rehabilitation at Hend ry Regional Medical Center, was the guest speaker. She explained that Hendry Regional Medical Center pro vides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation to LaBelle, Clewiston, and the surrounding communities. Rehabilitation care consists of physical therapy, which restores functional movement such as standing, walk body parts, and is corrective as well as pre ventative. Occupational therapy is also provided, which focuses on evaluation and therapy to improve your functional skills in everyday life activities. This can include activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating; use of adaptive equipment (such as shower chairs or reachers); fall prevention, home safety; returning to work. Hendry Regional has a surgery. Rehabilitation services also include Speech Therapy, which focuses on helping children and adults with their speech articulation, language, cognitive skills, and swallow ing. Speech-language pathologists work with speech and language development in children, aphasic adults strokes or brain injury; memory and executive function skills, and evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders. Hendry Regional also has an active Inpatient Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Program that an acute care hospital discharge to receive further medical care and rehabilitation. The HRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Program provides warm, friendly, close to home nursing care with no traveling to the coast. Inpatients receive rehabilitation from HRMC’s rehab pists, OTs, and SLPs in comfortable, updated private rooms. Skilled nursing care is provided by experienced nurses and a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals. The inpatient program is designed for patients that have undergone joint replacement, post-surgical care, stroke therapy, hip fractures, IV therapy, wound care, and other medical diagnoses requiring skilled care. Perry also spoke of World Autism Awareness Month in April which brings attention to this prevalent disorder to increase understanding and acceptance of children and adults who are on the autism spectrum. She explained the Autism Spectrum as the many types and abilities within the diagnosis of autism that includes a broad range of social skills, repetitive behav iors, communication, and intellectual abilities. Some people with support in their daily lives, while others need less support and can learn to live independently. An estimated 25-30 percent of people with autism are nonverbal or minimally verbal. Laura explained how there is no single cause of autism, with research suggesting that there is a combination of genetic and enviAutism runs in families parents carry genes that sometimes get passed to children. Other times, genetic changes arise spontaneously. Parents who have a child with autism have a 2-18% chance of having another child with autism. Other risks include advanced parent age, low birth weight, multiple pregnancies, and pregnancies spaced less than one year apart.RECOGNITIONHRMC receives College of American Pathologists accreditation AWARENESSHRMC raises awareness during World Autism Month Laura Perry, HRMC Rehabilitation Director poses with LaBelle Ro tary President Darrell Hill after Perry’s speech about rehabilitation and autism awareness. [Photo courtesy HRMC]

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6 May 2023 | Caloosa Belle Independent þ | S outhCentralFloridaLife.com at SouthCentralFloridaLife.comDelivering Western Hendry County’s News since 1922Our StaffNews:Debbie Akins ............................. dakins@iniusa.org Richard Marion ............................ rmarion@iniusa.org C.M. Schmidlkofer ......................... cschmidlkofer@iniusa.org Annie Wills ............................... nwills@iniusa.org Cathy Womble ............................ cwomble@iniusa.orgAdvertising:Stephanie Larson .......................... slarson@iniusa.org Kay Sheedy .............................. ksheedy@iniusa.org Angie Bridges ............................. abridges@iniusa.orgGraphics:Erik Maurer ............................... emaurer@iniusa.org Debbie Myers ............................. dmyers@iniusa.org Mona Lisa Navarrette ....................... mnavarrette@iniusa.org Chris Pitts ............................... cpitts@iniusa.org Kris Schwartz – Creative Services Team Leader ... kschwartz@iniusa.org Chris Williams ............................ cwilliams@iniusa.orgCirculation:Terri Rodgers – Circulation Manager ............ trodgers@iniusa.org Rick Lewis ............................... rlewis@iniusa.org Janet Madray ............................. jmadray@iniusa.org Editor-in-Chief: Katrina Elsken | kelsken@iniusa.org Vice President of Sales & Marketing: Barbara Wandling | bwandling@iniusa.org President & CEO: Charlene Bisson | cbisson@iniusa.orgTo Reach Us313 NW 4th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-763-3134 • cbnews@iniusa.orgCaloosa Belle Independent SubscriptionsAll Access Digital Subscriptions to SouthCentralFloridaLife.com $5.99 a monthAdvertising Services863-763-3134 • okeeadsales@iniusa.org877-353-2424 • classads@iniusa.orgTo Place an Obituary877-353-2424 • obits@iniusa.orgOur Purpose...Caloosa Belle Independent is published by Independent Newsmedia Inc, USA. Independent is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspaper to pursue a mission of journalistic service to the citizens of the community. Since no dividends are paid, the company is able to thrive on prot margins below industry standards. All aftertax surpluses are reinvested in Independent’s mission of journalistic service, commitment to the ideals of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and support of the community’s deliberation of public issues.We Pledge...• To operate the newspaper as a public trust • To help our community become a better place to live and work, through our dedication to conscientious journalism • To provide the information citizens need to make their own intelligent decisions about public issues • To report the news with honesty, accuracy, purposeful neutrality, fairness, objectivity, fearlessness, and compassion • To use our opinion pages to facilitate community debate, not to dominate it with our own opinions • To disclose our own conicts of interest or potential conicts to our readers • To correct our errors and to give each correction the prominence it deserves. • To provide a right to reply to those we write about. • To treat people with courtesy, respect, and compassionMemberships... 2022 Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA. The publication of any advertisement in this newspaper does not constitute an endorsement by the publisher of products or services advertised. All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act. We will not knowingly accept any advertising that is illegal or considered fraudulent. OPINION This is your public forum. We welcome your opinions by emailing cbnews@iniusa.org. SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT RECIPE OF THE MONTH SERVICE We are blessed not entitled! By Reverend Elizabeth NelsonGOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL CHURCHThere are several commercials on tele vision telling us that “we are entitled” to this program or that pro gram. It made me think: in truth, we are entitled to nothing, but as ad opted children of God, eternal life is the most precious “entitlement” we could ever have. We can’t earn it; we don’t deserve it. But it is ours, and the season of Lent reminds us just how blessed we are. If we are children of God, made in His image and likeness, we should think like Jesus in all things, especially when it comes to entitlement. Scripture tells us that Jesus lived a very hard life. He wasn’t accepted in many places. He never even had a permanent residence. He traveled with a dozen men from town to town, preaching and teaching, hoping that he would reach people with his message somewhere along the way. But those who heard and responded to his message were few. He had to die before his message became worldwide! Not exactly what we would call entitlement! So, if you want to experience the fullness of God’s grace, the joy of His Presence, and the beauty of His love, he’s given you. Use your talents and skills to increase your blessings. Remember, we are entitled to nothing, but by the grace of God, we have everything necessary for eternal life. Pray for His Guidance in everything you do. Life is so much better when we leave everything in His Hands. Thatis our entitlement. About the author: Previously the priest at St. Francis of Assisi in Lake Placid for 21 years, Rev. Elizabeth L. Nelson is now the Priest at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in LaBelle. Hash brown topped Mexican breakfast casserole 10 minutes prep 1 hour 15 minutes total 12 Servings Ingredients • 16 large eggs • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend • 4 large Old El Paso Flour Tortillas • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped • 4.5 ounce can Old El Paso chopped green chiles • 1 bunch green onions, chopped • 1 teaspoon salt • 4 cups shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed • 1 packet Old El Paso low sodium taco seasoning • 4 tablespoons butter, melted • 1/2 cup crema (optional) Preparation • Preheat the oven to 325F. Spray a large 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. • Cut the tortillas in to 1/2 inch by 1 inch strips. Whisk the eggs thoroughly in a large bowl. Then mix in the shredded cheese, chopped bell pepper, chiles, 1 cup chopped green onions, salt and tortillas. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. • In a separate bowl, mix the shredded potato with the Old El Paso Taco Seasoning. Then drizzle the butter over the top of the potatoes and toss to coat. • Sprinkle the shredded potatoes over the egg mixture in an even layer. Then place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until and the hash brown top is crispy. Serve warm, drizzled with crema and sprinkled with green onions if desired. This recipe provided by Southern Heritage Real Estate. HCSO RECOGNIZES 5 YEARS SERVICE FOR DETENTION DEPUTYLABELLE — Detention Deputy Princess Smith received her 5 Years of Service with the Hendry County Sheri’s Oce. She rst became a Corrections Ocer in 2015 at the South Bay Correctional Facility in Palm Beach County, where she received a life-saving award for her eorts in resuscitating an inmate. She later was employed with the Hendry County Sheri’s Oce as a Detention Ocer in 2018. In 2021, Princess transferred to the Hendry County Court Security Unit as a Baili.

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8 May 2023 | Caloosa Belle Independent þ | S outhCentralFloridaLife.com Ana TimiraosREALTOR239-265-0752 cell239-369-6161 anatimiraos@gmail.com www.CBPPI.com1400 Homestead RD N, Lehigh Acres, FI 33936 CURT RHODES(863) 675-4627 • LaBelle, Florida Rhodes Aluminum & Concrete CRCO 26278 Specializing in Complete Aluminum and Concrete Set-Ups• Screen Enclosures • Room Additions • Carports • Awnings • Roof Overs ADOPT A PET Wonder what Kadi is thinking? Bowde is goofy, sweet and cute! Hendry is ready to play...with you...furever!Sugar is a sweet girl! Jackson just wants to hang out with you...furever! Blakely is my name. Being cute is my game! Adda is pure love! Tortie is a little on the shy side. Take her home and love her.Caloosa Humane Society seeks forever homes for petsLABELLE — The Caloosa Humane Society has lots of dogs and cats just waiting to be your new best friends. The Caloosa Humane Society, Inc. is Caloosa Humane Society]

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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Caloosa Belle Independent | May 2023 9 Join our award -winning team! Scan to view our job openings and apply today! Healthgrades Names Lehigh Regional Medical Center a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award Recipient This is the 5th consecutive year Lehigh Regional Medical Center has received the Healthgrades Patient Safety Award, and the 3rd year to be named among the Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety. 1500 Lee Blvd. | Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 | lehighregional.com Silvie will be your napping buddy. Arcadia is quite a lover! I think Brandy is saying ”Can I go home with you?” Shadow is a happy girl who just needs a home. Buttons is “just as cute as a button.“ Robbie would like get into some trouble...in his very own furever home! This is Little Bit. Her eyes say it all!

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10 May 2023 | Caloosa Belle Independent þ | S outhCentralFloridaLife.com R andy’s Garage 737 S. Bridge St. • LaBelle • 863-675-1032 • OPEN: Monday Friday from 8am to 5pmProudly Supporting Education in LaBelle A+ EDUCATION Send news and photographs to cbnews@iniusa.org www.facebook.com/ caloosabelle By C. M. SchmidlkoferCALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTCLEWISTON — The Hendry County School Board approved in a 5-0 vote April 4 to the purchase of a $122,575.20 2024 Blue Bird School bus by the Clewiston Future Farm ers of America (FAA). Superintendent of Schools Michael Swindle said during the regular meeting that the 29-seat bus will be used for transport of students to events throughout the state. Due to the size of the program, Swindle said transporting participants in multiple vehicles became problematic, creating an issue getting them to events, particularly those many miles away. “They have secured internal funding that they have done through fundraisers,” he said. The bus will be purchased through Florida Transportation Systems, Inc., through a Sourcewell state contract, according to the request made to the school board. The Clewiston High School website said FFA members attend competitions where aspects of agriculture and participate in public speaking events such as parliamentary procedure and creed speaking.COUNTRY OAKS ELEMENTARY PRESENTS LEADERS OF THE MONTHLABELLE — Country Oaks Elementary would like to congratulate its Leaders of the Month for the month of March. These students demon strated Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw! ABOVE, PHOTO LEFT: Pre-K leaders are: Victoria Billig, Alyssa Banda, Wynonna Sanchez and Brant ley Bass. Kindergarten leaders are: Allison Nunez, Adrian Gonzalez, Mia Holmes, Madison Pequeno, Fiorella Blandon, Camila Mendoza, Yadiore Hernandez and Felipe Lopez. First grade leaders are: Aaron Resendiz, Steven Cortez, Geliss Ramirez, Zaila Dudley, Luke Story, Angeliah Cruz, Malayah Puente, Joseph Garcia and Isabella Sariol. Second grade leaders are: Marco Cuevas, Zia Gaure, Alex Tesnow and Brayan Pena. ABOVE, PHOTO RIGHT: Third grade leaders are: Adam Nieves, Fidel Rodriguez, Molly McAvoy, Kemiya White, Amy Santizo, Jensen Grimaldo, Alexander Guillen and Jolene Vasquez. Fourth grade leaders are: Kira Szawlowski, Soa Hernandez, Frankie Quiroz, Em mitt Tovar, Jayla Martinez and Rylan Bone. Fifth grade leaders are: Valeria Fernandez, Sophie Ozon, Joseph Roman, Marilu Marines, Jenna Chapman and Torynne Chesler. [Photos courtesy COE] LABELLE ELEMENTARY PRESENTS PE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDSLABELLE — LaBelle Elementary presented Third Quarter PE Sports manship Awards for the 2022/2023 school year. Back row: Briseis Trejeda, Gabriel Mejias, Camila Soto, Brandon Clarke, Jerniyah Shannon, Gilbert Gonzalez and Mrs. McClinton. Front row: Ken neth Ortiz, Valerie Ortiz, Jose Guzman, Leilani Gomez and Penelope Schultz. Not pictured: Edgar Alcocer. [Courtesy photo] TRANSPORTATIONSchool board approves school bus purchase for FFA FEBRUARY CITIZENS OF THE MONTH FOR UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARYLABELLE — Upthegrove Elementary is pleased to announce their February Citizens of the Month for the 2022/2023 school year. Pre kindergarten through second grade students: Tano Evans, Calvin Pequeno, Jalon Scott, Aubree Perales, Alani Ponce, Davis Hernndez, Kaylee Hernndez, Amaia Chaves, Ra’Niyah Brown, Layla Ryan Jones, Alexis Santana, Ruby Muse, Camilla Montes, Roberto Masada Lopez, Saige Adams, Layla Cervantes and Nylah Holloway. Third through fth grade students: Noah Thomas, Marlon Perez, Cezar Benavides, Ninel Sotelo, Jade Billips, Liam Akers, Sophia Barragan-Tarax, Heyli Vzquez, Charlie Owens, Aidan DeSantiago, Makayela Hudson, Destiny Cervantes and Mason Bex. [Photos cour tesy Upthegrove Elementary School] HONORS CITIZENS OF THE MONTH LEADERS UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESENTS CITIZENS OF THE MONTHLABELLE — Upthegrove Elementary School would like to congrat ulate its Citizens of the Month for the month of March. The Pre-K through second grade citizens are Alec DeSantiago, Ana Martnez, Celina Ortiz Martnez, Emiliano Mata, Zaelynn Lpez, Olivia Looker, Armani Pequeo, Lissette Cruz, Savannah Pequeo, Melanie Gar cia, Angel Mendoza-Escobedo, Gauge Melcher, Paul Bolivar, Cam den Bischel and E’Laisha Gore. The third through fth grade citizens are Dallas Nichols, Penelo pe Hernandez, Mariajose Luna, Micah Ortiz, Kayleigh Maldonado, Olivia Reyes, Tanner Wills, Aria Adams, Lily Maynes, Jaret Angel, James Miller, Kaia Mclymont and Kelvin Pez. [Photos courtesy Up thegrove Elementary] MARCH CITIZENS OF THE MONTH

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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Caloosa Belle Independent | May 2023 11 They’re Engaged !! WHITE PADGETTCharles and Brenda White of Clewiston, FL would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Heather, to Brandon Padgett, son of Ronnie Padgett of Clewiston, FL and Laurie Padgett of White Springs, FL. Heather is employed by Heartland Homes of Florida as an Accounts Payable Specialist. Brandon is employed by Sitech as a Field Technician installing GPS Systems on Construction Equipment. A March 2024 wedding is planned at The Venue at Mudge Ranch in LaBelle, FL. Call or Text 863.517.1986WANTEDHIGHWAYMEN ARTROBERT BUTLER -CHARLES WALKER

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12 May 2023 | Caloosa Belle Independent | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com EDUCATION LABELLE ELEMENTARY ANNOUNCES MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH LABELLE — LaBelle Elementary congratulates their March Students of the Month. ABOVE, PHOTO LEFT: Back row: Brittany Salas-Velas quez, Lelsy Villa-Hernandez, Luis Garcia-Zuniga, Aleksi Raya and Kevin Perez. Middle row: Jesus Cruz, Axel Avila, Crystal Garcia-Gonzalez and Dominick Kilpatrick. Front row: Alexandra Santos, Jaylla Lopez and Lucenda Magana. ABOVE, PHOTO RIGHT: Back row: Elyjah Martin, Wyatt Floyd, Victoria Gutierrez, Lacee Landry, Addi Cockram, Kenneth Ortiz and Caela Razado. Front row: Daniel Ramirez-Ruiz, Eduardo Monrroy, Yennifer Alfaro, Mylah Crockett, Gael Grinaldo and Mikayla Maciel. [Photos courtesy LES]By C. M. SchmidlkoferCALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTCLEWISTON — The Hendry County School Board voted 4-1 meeting. engaged an independent to undertake the audit March 10. QH\003RI\003WKH\003DXGLWRU[V\003 QGLQJV\003LQYROYHG\003 WKH\003GHSRVLW\003RI\003IXQGV\003 FROOHFWHG\003RXWVLGH\003RI\003 WKH\003VFKRRO\003RFHV\003ZHUH\003 QRW\003DOZD\\000V\003VXEPLWWHG\003 EHIRUH\003WKH\003RQH\020ZRUNLQJ\003 day deadline or not incomplete or didn’t policy. a uniform chart of reporting. The report indicted The report included Middle School took AUDIT LES CITIZENS OF THE MONTH School fund deposits still problematic, audit saysCOUNTRY OAKS STUDENTS WIN AWARDS LABELLE — The Spring Art Festival on Monday, March 27, was a success with Country Oaks Elementary students winning 14 awards! The winners art will be displayed in the school cafeteria. For a complete list of winners and more pictures, visit the Country Oaks Elementary School Facebook page at face book.com/countryoakcolts. [Photos courtesy Country Oaks Elementary] ART FESTIVAL COUNTRY OAKS ELEMENTARY RAISES $2,050LABELLE — Country Oaks Elementary thanks Jalapeos and every one who helped support them on March 29. They were able to raise $2,050 that will help benet all Colt students. [Photo courtesy Country Oaks Elementary] FUNDRAISER

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14 May 2023 | Caloosa Belle Independent | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com FIRST RESPONDER Send news and photographs to cbnews@iniusa.org BRICK HONORS JULIAN KEEN JR. FORT MYERS – On Monday March 27, 2023, the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy added a 45th memorial brick in honor of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Ocer Julian L. Keen to its Fallen Ocers Memorial. The ceremony included words of remembrance and honor from The Florida Wildlife Commission, Public Service Academy Director Todd Everly, and concluded with the unveiling of the memorial brick with Julian’s family members.SPECIAL TO CALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTSouthwest Florida Heroes Foundation, Inc. Southwest Florida, in teachers. Foundation has estab lished a special award that will be presented This annual award The SWFL Heroes proud to present the 1st Annual BeLikeJulian The SWFL Heroes the BeLikeJulian award Steve Whidden. Florida Southwestern and has volunteered in the Florida Public at the Public Service the Wish Foundation Event at Clewiston was also awarded with a scholarship in the Award.SPECIAL TO CALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTLABELLE — On pher (Chris) Norwood East District. his career in public cation while a student, Instructor. Lt. Norwood has (EFF). SPECIAL TO CALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTLABELLE — On dedicated service to the Southwest Florida Southwest Florida PubDivision. this unit she also worked in the courthouse as a Lt. Weaver has taken on several responsibilities and teaches new recruits, oversees our law encords unit – and that’s without hesitation.#BELIKEJULIANAward honors the legacy of Julian Keen Jr. HONORING THE FALLEN CLEWISTON – During the 2023 Clewiston Sugar Festival, the BeLike Julian Humanitarian Award was presented to Mario Lopez-Torres. Lt. Bonnie Weaver, left, was recognized by Hendry County Sheri’s Oce for 20 years of service. Presenting a plaque to her is Sheri Steven Whidden. [Photo courtesy Hendry County Sheri’s Oce] Sgt. Christopher (Chris) Nor wood was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant overseeing the daily operations of Hendry County East District. Hendry County Sheri (right) presented Norwood with his badge. [Photo courtesy Hendry County Sher i’s Oce]SERVICELieutenant recognized for 20 years of servicePROMOTIONHCSO Sgt. Norwood promoted to lieutenant

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A new feature has launched on SouthCentralFloridaLife.com to help readers who have lost a loved one by hosting an easier way to submit an obituary from the comfort of their homes. Lake Okeechobee News showcases a user-friendly platform at https:// www.southcentralfloridalife.com/ obituaries/. This platform features paid obituaries as well as memorials to celebrate your loved one’s precious life. Once posted, the obituary goes live on the site of your choosing, and our obituaries are picked up by Google alerts. 16 May 2023 | Caloosa Belle Independent þ | S outhCentralFloridaLife.com Edward Joseph Hall (Eddie, Armadillo, Swamp, Papa), passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born April 15, 1954. His roots in the Southwest Florida Swamps ran deep. Florida and its waters were his home. His love for Mother Nature will be his legacy. “Papa, rest in peace. You have left us on earth, but your lessons and love flow on.”Edward Joseph Hall Juanita Marie Cavin ShirleyJuanita, 77, of LaBelle, FL, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born July 9, 1945 in Fridley, MN, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie Juanita Bacon and Leo Joseph Cavin. Juanita was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who was adored by her family. She was an animal lover, so much so she thought of becoming a veter inarian in her early years before becoming an entrepreneur in the R.V. industry. She is survived by her husband, Walter A. Shirley of LaBelle, FL; four children: Scott McDonald and wife Kathleen of Wellington, FL, Michael Joseph McDonald and wife Angie of Lenoir, NC; daughter, Rhonda Allison of Bethlehem, NC, daughter, Rebec ca Coyle of Orlando, FL; grandchildren: Ella Marjorie McDonald and Ethan Xavier McDonald, both of Wellington, FL, Tripp Allison of Granite Falls, NC, Megan McNamara of Orlando, FL; great-grandchildren: Hayden Allison, Av ery Allison, Cameron Pope, all of Granite Falls, NC; sister, Cheri Christenson of LaBelle, FL; brother, William Cavin and wife Janet of LaBelle, FL; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. No service will be held at this time. In lieu of owers, memorials may be made to the Caloosa Humane Society, P.O. Box 2337, LaBelle, FL 33975. Bass-Smith Funer al Home in Hickory is serving the Shirley family. OBITUARIESSPECIAL TO CALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTLABELLE — LaBelle Gallery and Cultural Center will host a kids art camp this year, June 5-9, 2023, 9 a.m. 3 p.m.. Participants will keep an art journal and learn new art skills. The young artists will create acrylic and watercolor paintings. collage, sculpture and fabric arts are also being planned and much more! Group projects are planned to be displayed at the gallery or around town. The camp will be led by West Glades art teacher Dori Cowen and retired art teacher Stella Luckey. Art camp will be open to ages 5-12; the youngest artists must have completed kindergarten. The cost is $300 for each participant. If additional care is needed times, there will be a small additional charge. A non-refundable $100 deposit will be required to guarantee a child’s place at camp. There will be limited slots available and sign ups have started. Those interested can sign up at the LaBelle Gallery located at 471 North Lee Street, LaBelle, adjacent to Barron Park. The ballery is open Fridays 1-5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. You can also register online at the Arts of the Inland website. Artsinland.comSUMMER FUNArt camp for children planned in June By C. M. SchmidlkoferCALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTLABELLE — Owners of a recently acquired property learned the hard way the old adage, “buyer beware” when they learned that the property came with liens they may have to pay. Sylvia and Felipe Delgado requested the LaBelle city commission to waive almost $6,000 in city liens for the property they purchased in 2022. During the regular city commission meeting on April 13, the Delgados said they had planned to restore the small residence at 169 E. Oklahoma Ave. to give to their son. But before a city engineer could be scheduled to determine if the property could be restored, they received a letter from the city’s code enforcement department of the liens. They have lived next to the property for the past 25 years and dreamed of owning when the opportunity arose for that to happen they quickly jumped at the chance, only to the previous owner hadn’t told them about the liens accrued on the property going back to 2012. There was discussion amongst the Delgados, the commission, City Attorney Derek Rooney and Code Enforcement about which liens might be forgiven and which could not. Rooney said “hard costs” including things structure demolition not be forgiven, but ing costs could be once a permit for the property has been issued or a demolition of the structure undertaken. “I wouldn’t release it until there’s compliance, would be my recommendation,” he said. But the commission worried that would not be fair to city taxpayers who would have to foot whatever the Delgados don’t pay. said while it was unfortunate the previous owners did not share the lien information with the Delgados, it was public record and could easily have been found with a search. In the end, the commission voted 5-0 to wait until an engineer could appraise the property which may change the situation if they can restore it, and advised the Delgados to reach out to the previous owner to see if some agreement can be reached, and to report back to the commission at a later date. Commissioner Bobbie Spratt participated in the meeting via phone.BUYER BEWAREProperty owners request city for lien relief

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18 May 2023 | Caloosa Belle Independent þ | S outhCentralFloridaLife.com By C. M. SchmidlkoferCALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTLABELLE – Florida SouthWestern State College History Pro fessor Brandon Jett has published his second book, this time about a culture of violence in the state of Texas. Going back to 1965, Jett and co-ed itor Kenneth Howell, explore through a series of essays the state’s history of violence in their book, “Steeped in a Culture of Violence: Murder, Racial Injus tice, and Other Violent Crimes in Texas, 19652020.” Howell is a Blinn College history profes sor, author and editor. The book is a collection of essays exam ining trends associated violence in Texas from 1965-2020, including political and social responses, starting with the possibility a culture of violence existed there historically and if it continues to this day, according to the publisher’s description. The collection provides context for discussions about past and potentially future violence. Originally from Houston, earning his Masters of Arts degree from Texas State University, Jett said he wanted to write something related to criminal justice and violence in his home state. “While the book focuses on trends in violence in Texas, we make the argument that the general issues related to trends in violence and cultural support or ent types of violence are broadly applicable across the United States,” Jett said. “Obviously, every locality and state have their nuances, but generally the issues we discuss in the book are equally applicable to Florida as they are to Texas.” In 2018 he teamed up with Howell for the project due to his experience publishing edited collections like this book. ceived of the idea, I immediately thought about bringing him on board to help me navigate the entire writing, editing, and recruitment of authors process,” Jett said. Starting work on the proposal in 2018, Jett and Howell then recruited authors to to the project’s topic, editing the essays, formulating arguments for the collection as a whole and writing the introduction. “Edited collections some time to wrap up,” Jett said. “But everyone worked really well together (and through a pandemic) to help complete the project.” Jett, who resides in LaBelle, authored Crime, and Policing in the Jim Crow South,” in 2021 and is currently working on several other projects including an article looking at the execution of Fortune Ferguson, a Black Florida teen who was executed in 1927. Also in the works is a book-length project tentatively titled, “The Most Murderous Civilized City in the World: Homicides in Memphis, 1917-1972.” Howell is the author of “Texas Confederate, Reconstruction Governor: James Webb Throckmorton,” editor of “The Seventh Start of the Confederacy: Texas during the Civil War” and co-editor of “Single Star of the West: The Republic of Texas, 1836-1845.” “Steeped in a Culture of Violence ” is available for purchase at as A&M University Press (https://www. tamupress.com/ book/9781648431333/ steeped-in-a-culture-ofviolence/). Brandon Jett may be reached via email at bjett003@gmail. professional website com. By C. M. SchmidlkoferCALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTLABELLE — A thorny issue resurfaced at the Hendry County commission meeting March 28 when discuss ing a request by coun ty planners to amend an agricultural code, Commissioner Mitchell Wills asked how the marijuana enterprises. Assistant County Planner Ryan Alex ander said he believed growing marijuana is a legal agricultural function, but resale is prohibited under the county’s code. The discussion quickly turned to county employee drug tests, a question employers in states where medical marijuana or recreational use is legal grapple with. Because marijuana use is still illegal at the federal level, it puts employers in states allowing medical marijuana programs or recreational use between a rock and a hard place. Drug testing is further complicated by the fact that THC, the component in cannabis and hemp that creates the “high” of the drug, remains in the human body for at least 30 days – unlike alcohol which leaves the body within a day or two meaning tests themselves wouldn’t be helpful in determining if an employee was inebriated on the job or not. The THC component is not only in marijuana, which in the state of Florida is legal if prescribed by a state-approved physician, but in legal over-the-counter CBD oils, of which small amounts of THC are present and may show up on a drug test. Wills worried about the lawsuits the county might face with holding legal marijuana/hemp users accountable for any THC that may show up in drug testing. He said the City of LaBelle and the county have the same insurance, but the city requires potential employees to sign an afdrug tested at any time for any reason, while the county only requires testing if an employee has an accident or comes under suspicion otherwise for drug use. “It really is a grey area and it’s going to be tough to navigate that,” he said, further stating that if not testing and waiting for an employee to have an accident while under a “nightmare.” Commissioner Karson Turner asked the commission and stand is on medical marijuana and if local municipalities have the “I know that the agricultural aspect of it was passed and regulated because they had some restrictions about how long a farmer had to be in business,” County Attorney Matt Raulerson said. “ I know regulating dispensaries is under county and municipal prevue and some counties do not allow dispensaries. And that’s still the case.” Raulerson added that he believed recreational marijuana use may be on the 2024 general election ballot, adding that should that happen there will be regulations attached to it before it becomes a law. He said it is currently under the prevue of the county to prohibit drug use at work, just like it does with alcohol use. PUBLISHED AUTHORLaBelle author explores Texas history of racial injusticeREGULATIONSHendry County grapples with marijuana laws THC drug testing of employees can be complicated Professor Brandon Jett has published his second book. [Courtesy Photo]

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20 May 2023 | Caloosa Belle Independent þ | S outhCentralFloridaLife.com www.whitesfurnitureandappliances.com863-675-0717APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE David White & Bobby WhiteFactory Authorized Sales & Service Dealers 1060 S. MAIN ST. LABELLE Beside Handy South Hwy 29.• Appliance Sales & Service • Mattresses • Furniture • Financing Children: 5 years (as of 6/1/23)through 5th Grade By C. M. SchmidlkoferCALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTLABELLE — Hendry County was awarded a plaque by Florida Power & Light (FPL) during the Board of County Commissioners regular meeting March 18. Manager Charlotte Miller presented the plaque to the board along with Senior Project Developer Tal Berman. Miller thanked the county for its support, saying the plaque is in recognition of the over one million solar panels in use in Hendry County today. “As you know, this journey started in 2018 when we completed the Hammock S Solar [PV Park] Energy Center, which is just south of LaBelle,” she said. “And since then, we’ve powered up three more -Blue Heron, Ghost Orchid and Sawgrass [solar] energy centers.” Combined, the four solar energy centers are capable of powering approximately 60,000 customer homes straight from the Florida sunshine, eliminating the need for water or fuel or emitting pollution or odors. “They place little or no demand on public services and, of course, they are a source of county tax revenue. Hendry County has truly been such a crucial partner to us in our pursuit of bringing lowcost, reliable energy to our customers while we move forward with Florida toward energy independence.” By C.M. Schmidlkofer CALOOSA BELLE INDEPENDENTLABELLE -The LaBelle City Council is moving forward with limitations on thru truck the city during its regu proposed ordinance sug gests a policy of limiting various areas in LaBelle, posting signage on pro hibited streets and en forcing the law pursuant “If you go to Oklahoma behind Dollar Market, that road is literally held together by a wing and a prayer,” Mayor Julie Wilkins said. “And She said her husband working near the area said he saw no less than 12 trucks a day going through – mostly dump “But we also have semis and big trucks coming down Belmont,” she said. “They have no business on The ordinance will empower law enforcement to pursue violaIt is believed the restrictions will promote public health, welfare and safety by prohibitroads and streets unsuitCity Attorney Derek Rooney said law entruck as it enters a prohibited zone all the way through, only issuing a citation if it did not make a stop for a legitiSOLAR POWER TRAFFICPartnership brings solar power to more than 60K residents City may limit truck trac on some streets

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22 May 2023 | Caloosa Belle Independent þ | S outhCentralFloridaLife.com 437 S. MAIN STREET, LABELLE, FL SERVICE from the NEIGHBOR YOU KNOW & TRUSTOfce: 863-674-5008 Guaranteed used appliance sales Appliance Repair Services For All Major BrandsSe Habla Espaol • Seamless Gutters TRI-COUNTY SEAMLESS GUTTERS, LLC 863-517-9922tricountyseamlessgutters@yahoo.com License CCC1325814 Every Monday and Thursday FREE Tia Chi Class is from 1 until 2 p.m. Friday is Red Shirt Day, all day get the second and fourth Sunday of every month at 1 p.m. Open to the public. First Thursday of every month is House Committee Meeting at 6 p.m. First Thursday of every month is Veterans Regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Second Wednesday of every month, the p.m. Honor your Veteran Wall. Further information and applications are available at the VFW Post. The post is located the rodeo grounds. For further information, call 863-675-8008.Visit the DAV Flea MarketLABELLE — LaBelle Disabled Amerion Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 228 Miller Avenue.Salvation Army distributes foodOn Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. (and 1-3 p.m. if food is still available) the Salvation Army gives free food to needy families. It is easy to sign-up to be eligible for donations to the Salvation Army food pantry Clubs and groups are encouraged to host food food pantry. For information, call Angie or Jody at 863-674-1441.Christ Central distributes foodChrist Central Church on East SR80 hosts a food distribution every Thursday morning. First time recipients sign up, otherwise, line up for free food.Garden Club meetsLaBelle Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Dallas Townsend Center at 1085 Pratt Blvd across from the Health Department. Anyone can bring any plant or garden share. Bring any plants that need identifying, any questions or local features happening. If anyone wants to share a treat for light refreshments, it’s always welcome! For more information please call 2005.Church oers grief support groupLABELLE — Have of someone you love? Has there been a struggle to move forward since that loved one has been gone? Do you understands what you are going through? Do you wonder why anger, depression, loneliness, impatience, irritation and frustration seem to Join a group of people who are on a similar journey. Find compassion, support and hope together in GriefShare. This support group meets in the Grace building of Caloosa Baptist Church, 550 LaBelle. To register, call 673-3855.Woman’s Club to meetYou’re Invited! The public is welcome to come to GFWC LaBelle Community Woman’s Club, 382 W to Ace Hardware on the second Tuesday of the month September through May. The social starts at 6 p.m. with the business meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY EVENTS THINGS TO DO Three Billy Goats Gru AVON PARK – There will be a free performance of the Bits ‘N Pieces Gian Puppet Theatre’s Three Sunday, May 7 at 3 p.m. at the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for Performing Arts, 600 W. College Drive, Avon information, call 863784-7178 or E-mail: culturalperformances@ Scholarship Golf Tournament plannedFORT MYERS — The LaBelle Chamber of Commerce is accepting registrations for the second annual Student Scholarship Golf Tournament to held at the Veranda Golf Club located at Whispering River Village Way in Fort Myers on Friday, May 19. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start rain or shine. Lunch will be provided. For information, call 863-675-0125 or email lchamberofcomm@ embarqmail.com.Dinner, Dance & Motown MagicOKEECHOBEE — The Phillipine American Cultural Foundation of Florida, 5154 SW 16th Ave., will with Dinner, Dance and Motown Magic on Saturday, May 27 at 6 p.m. Interactive Children/ Youth Museum. For more information, call Shirlean Graham at 863-697-6107, Sid Estrada at 863-610-0515 and Edwin Dominado at 561-635-3306.4KIDS plans night at the ball gamePORT ST. LUCIE — Join 4KIDS Treasure Coast as the St. Lucie Beach Cardinals on Saturday, May 20 at 6:10 Enjoy a special night of family, faith, fun and from the game will help and information, visit 4KIDS.US/HOMERUNS4KIDS. For more information on 4KIDS, call David Wolf, 772538-9010.Ghost: The MusicalSEBRING – Highhouse, 356 W Center Ave, Sebring, will present “Ghost: The Musical” June 2-18, with performances on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at and more information, go online to highland-

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