Vol. 91 No. 24 Thursday, June 12, 2014 50¢ Plus tax Burn ban History on the move Meet the lifted needs of by Patty Brant Caloosa Belle The county commissioners autistic lifted the burn ban at their June 3 meeting, responding to the begin- ning of the summer rainy season. The ban was lifted by resolution, children however in the next few weeks that ordinance is expected to be amended. Authority to put in place Clewiston mother and special and lift a burn ban will be desig- needs activist, Stephanie Schneider nated to the county administrator. Busin, spoke at the May 13 Hen- dry County School Board meeting about the challenges students and County Administrator families affected by autism face in The board completed a very Hendry County. Mrs. Busin cited positive initial six-month evalu- the new autism prevalence rate re- ation for County Administrator leased in March by the Center for Charles Chapman. From now on, Disease Control’s Autism and De- his performance will be evaluated velopmental Monitoring Program annually. Commissioner Janet Tay- as 1 child in 68 being identifi ed as lor’s only concern was that she felt having an autism spectrum disor- the evaluating tools - the questions der. they use for the evaluation - should In an effort to illustrate the needs be refi ned. Commissioner Michael in Hendry County are very likely to Swindle agreed, saying they need be greater than what’s on paper, to make their evaluation on their Mrs. Busin states, “In a district of knowledge of his performance and 7,000 students, like Hendry Coun- ability. ty, if we’re on par with this statistic, For his part, the county adminis- we should statistically have close trator thanked the board and noted to 103 students identifi ed. We cur- that he will always have an open rently have 40, up from 27 at this line of communication with the time last year.” commissioners. “While it is solely up to a par- In other business ent or guardian to seek a referral for diagnosis for a child, not so co- See County — Page 2 incidentally, CDC statistics indicate children who are impoverished, and/or females, and/or minorities are less likely to receive a diagnosis Submitted photos/Waddy Thompson and intervention services. Consid- On June 3, residents watched as T. A. Youngblood & Sons Building Movers from Sanford ering an approximate annual me- moved the 1905 H. A. Rider Home and 1935 Law Offi ce on trailers to their permanent home at dian household income of $36,000 the LaBelle Heritage Museum, 360 N. Bridge Street. There, they will become part of the mu- and our diverse socio-economic seum’s growing historical complex, along with the 1911 William Hardy Poole Dry Goods Em- demographics, these are strong porium and Residence. Hendry County Sheriff’s deputies, Florida Department of Transporta- factors behind our numbers in tion, Comcast Cable, FPL and CenturyLink all donated their services to make this a reality. See Donation — Page 2 2 Caloosa Belle June 12, 2014 Vendors: Sign up for Bears and Barbecue Time is running short to sign up as a ven- bined into one mid-summer afternoon to dor at the big upcoming Bears and Barbecue give abused women and children a better benefi t for Abuse Counseling and Treatment, chance. Inc., the shelter for women and children. Sponsors include the Minnesota Twins, Last year ACT purchased a facility in La- Fort Myers Miracles, PG Waterfront Hotel, Belle and has been working ever since to Hurricane Charlie’s, Dean’s South of the transform it into a safe place for women and Border, Sweet Party Rental, Hendry County children to begin the healing process. Sheriff’s Offi ce, UPS Store of LaBelle and On Saturday, July 19, noon-6 p.m. barbe- Everglades Seasoning are supporting this cue chefs, backyard and professional, will be effort for local women and children. Spon- center stage in a huge competition to claim sorships are still available so give Lonnie a prizes, trophies and bragging rights. call at 1-941-286-3317 or email Bill Duncan If your attraction to barbecue runs more at [email protected]. to fi lling your belly with the tender, succu- That same number is good for informa- lent meat, you can taste test the contestants’ Submitted photo/Belinda Smith tion for vendors, competitors and donors. Stephanie Schneider Busin is fl anked by Hendry County Assistant Superinten- best offerings in lots of different categories. Taste test for just $10 adult or $5 for a child. Sign up now and start making plans for a dent Gordon Swaggerty (left) and Superintendent Paul Puletti as she presents a very big day. check to be used to help students with autism. Of course, plates will also be for sale. Vendors for all types of food and wares are welcome to take part in this fi rst ever LMS students event. Booth rentals are $50 each. If you’re interested in having a vendor spot, call Lon- Donation nie Brick at 941-286-2317 or email Terral- raise FCAT scores Continued From Page 1 [email protected] for information. An invitation is also going out to biker Congratulations to the 8th graders at La- Hendry County,” she continued. families,” said Busin. groups to participate. Belle Middle School for boosting their 2014 “The lack of medical and therapeutic re- Mrs. Busin expressed to the school board And bring a teddy bear for deputies to FCAT writing scores 20 percentage points sources are also a major concern. There is that the speech and occupational therapy hand out to kids caught up in the middle of over last year’s scores! currently no doctor in Hendry County who services the school district provides are, in a very bad situation. The following students were high-scorers diagnoses or treats autism spectrum disor- many circumstances, the only help and in- Vendors, music, food and drinks - along of 5.0 on the test: Paige Danforth, Jocelin ders and there are no certifi ed private pro- tervention many of these students will ever with lip smackin’ barbecue - all com- Nunez, Marshall Platt and Alondra Reyna. viders of speech, occupational or behavioral receive and urged the school board to sup- therapy services for children with ASD. The port enhanced services like social skills les- treatments and services available on the sons provided under speech and language coast are often out of reach, both fi nancially services. and geographically, for the majority of our She spoke of the need for cost effective programs like peer-to-peer mentoring in the middle and high schools that pair au- tism spectrum disorder students with non- ASD peers who accompany them to class County and provide additional academic and social Continued From Page 1 support, improving their academic perfor- mance and decreasing instances of bullying The board decided to donate two glass due to social and behavioral challenges in- book cases in the Administrative Conference herent to autism spectrum disorder. Room to the LaBelle Heritage Museum. The “I stand before you today asking for your bookcases belonged to Judge H.A. Rider support in getting these children the help and fi lled with Florida Reports from 1847- they need and to offer support to you. I’ve 1948. The museum just moved the judge’s been fortunate over the past three years to offi ce and home from their previous location have had overwhelming support from the on Lee Street to the museum’s new home community in my quest to bring autism on Bridge Street. The donation will free up awareness and resources to Hendry Coun- space in the conference room and will also ty through autism awareness t-shirt sales. be a great addition to the museum. Funds raised in the past have purchased Also, a set of old brass keys to the Hendry books for families and schools, provided County Jail were recently found in an old fi l- trainings and training resources to Hendry ing cabinet. They are also being donated to County teachers,” said Busin. the museum. This year, I wanted to put funds directly The next commission meeting will be into teachers’ hands so they are able to pro- June 24 in LaBelle. vide classroom resources for their students There will be no county commission with autism because trainings can only meeting on July 8. The regular July 22 meet- take you so far without tangible resources ing will be in LaBelle as usual. to work with, so it is with great love and In August both commission meetings will gratitude to the folks who purchased autism be held in Clewiston. The regular August 12 awareness shirts this year that I am able to commission meeting will be in Clewiston, present a $3,000 check to the Hendry Coun- as usual. However, the August 26 meet- ty Public School Foundation in memory of ing will also take place in Clewiston due to one of Hendry County’s great champions of the scheduling of the sector plan for a joint children, Ray Clinard, to be used for class- United States Sugar Corporation and Hilliard room mini-grants for teachers with autistic Brothers venture known as Sugar Hill. students. June 12, 2014 Caloosa Belle 3 Lock restrictions The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jack- sonville District has announced restrictions on lock operations on the Okeechobee Wa- terway due to falling water levels on Lake Okeechobee. Effective Thursday, June 5, locking opera- tions at the W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam near Fort Myers and the St. Lucie Lock & Dam near Stuart are being conducted every two hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. This ac- tion is the result of the water level at Lake Okeechobee falling below 12.5 feet. “This is standard operating procedure whenever the lake falls below 12.5 feet” said Steve Dunham, Chief of the Corps’ South Florida Operations Offi ce. “We encourage boaters to be aware of the lake level and consider that drafts will continue to decrease if the lake drops more in coming weeks. ” The updated schedule means that lock- ages will occur at Franklin and St. Lucie at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 Submitted photo p.m., and 7 p.m. Operations at the other three locks, Ortona, Moore Haven, and Port Mayaca, will continue on demand between International volunteering 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Brenda Pearson of LaBelle was recognized recently for International Volun- Should the lake drop below 11.5 feet, ad- teer Service in eight countries. Since retiring from the Clerk’s Offi ce in La- ditional reductions in service will be neces- Belle in 2006, she has served and supported Global Volunteers, an organiza- sary. A Notice to Navigation has been issued tion based in Minnesota. For information call 1-800-487-1074 or visit www. on this subject. For more information on gobalvolunteers.org. Brenda is pictured with university students from her navigation notices concerning the Okeecho- English class in Kunming, China. bee Waterway, please visit the following website: http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/ CivilWorks/Navigation/NoticestoNavigation. Youths charged in aspx church, school burglary EZ Four juveniles have been arrested in con- Qualls was arresting offi cer. nection with burglarizing and trashing a Eliseo Rodriguez, 42, was arrested June Guaranteed school and a church. The incidents occurred 7 on a search warrant at 408 Sabal Palm May 24 and 25. Court. He was charged with multiple counts Credit Approval The fi rst was at Community Harvest Wor- of possession of cocaine with intent to sell, ship Center, 55 Orange St., where suspects manufacture, deliver, etc., schedule II, pos- 1EZDRIVE.COM broke in and spray painted offensive words ses/use drug equipment, sale of cocaine and pictures on walls, over televisions, a re- within 1,000 feet of a specifi ed area sched- frigerator and toys. ule II and possession of cocaine with intent Randy Hamilton On June 25 LaBelle Elementary School to sell, etc. was burglarized. A classroom was ran- Eli Santa Maria Peralto, 29, was arrested Chip Dorn sacked, windows smashed, computers, June 6 and charged with battery second or monitors, desks and ceiling fans ruined. subsequent offense, battery on an offi cer, 863-675-1866 Five suspects showed up on surveillance fi refi ghter, EMT, etc., and resisting an offi cer 6345 West SR 80 video at the school, three males and two fe- with violence. C. McVey was arresting offi - *TTTF males, who used pieces of clothing to mask cer. their faces. Clewiston Angel Browning, 15, Chelsea Marie Cruz, Alexis Rey Ortiz, 18, was arrested June 2006 Jeep 13, Alejandro Lynn Browning, 14, and An- 9 and charged with criminal mischief $200- Commander Get A FREE CAR drew Tyler Pardo, 17, were all arrested June $1,000, burglary of a unoccupied dwelling 3rd Row 5 and charged with burglary of a dwelling or FAX REPORT at unarmed and grand theft $5,000-$10,000. R. our Dealership structure damage over $1,000 and criminal Archer Jr. was arresting offi cer. Seating mischief over $1.000. The fi fth individual in- Pedro Furmero Garcia, 50, was arrested $10,990* volved has not been located. June 6 and charged with a crime against a Other arrests: person felony - committing an act that could LaBelle cause death. He allegedly stabbed another Randy Hamilton Arlin Vinnin Crossno Jr., 43, June 9 was man. CPD Offi cer S. Maldonado was arrest- arrested and charged with sexual assault vic- ing offi cer. Chip Dorn tim 12 years old or older no physical force Michael Lashon Williams, 43, was ar- no damage. rested June 6 and charged with fraud using Cody Richard Gray Hawk, 43, was arrest- an illegal credit card twice in six months to 863-675-1866 ed June 10 and charged with sexual offense obtain goods of money over $100. CPD Det. 6345 West SR80 - failure to report a name/address change. M. Sgt. Clay was arresting offi cer. *TTTF 4 Caloosa Belle June 12, 2014 This Father’s Day you can set the pattern, Dad! My dad was born and raised in Venus, FL, That strong work ethic has never failed all the powdered milk you can haul away. If make them learn from their bad choices. just about 15 miles north of Palmdale - AKA, me or my siblings. My challenge to the fa- you want steak and frozen pizza, then get The current system rewards them for con- Fishing Eating Creek. He was reared dur- thers on this Father’s Day weekend is to in- a job. tinuing to make bad choices. ing the Depression and knew what it was still that same standard into your children. “Put me in charge of Medicaid. The fi rst “While you are on government subsis- to wonder where the family of six children The following was written by a 21-year- thing I’d do is to get women birth control tence, you no longer can VOTE! Yes, that would be getting their next meal. In Decem- old female who apparently grew up with implants or tubal ligations. Then, we’ll test is correct. For you to vote would be a con- ber, 1941, the day after the attack on Pearl a father like mine. Clearly she is viewing recipients for drugs, alcohol and nicotine. If fl ict of interest. You will voluntarily remove Harbor, he enlisted in the Marines. For three where we are in many areas of our country you want to reproduce or use drugs, alco- yourself from voting while you are receiving and a half years he personally witnessed the and is troubled. It’s her future she’s worried hol, or smoke, then get a job. Also, there is horrors of war in the South Pacifi c. about and this is how she feels about the nothing the matter with a vasectomy for all a government welfare check. If you want to In 1945 he married my mother and they “social welfare-big government” state that of the volunteer fathers who don’t support vote, then get a job. settled in Ft. Myers and raised four children. she’s being forced to live in! These solutions their children! Not bad, huh? Both of my parents had their own businesses are just common sense in her opinion. From “Put me in charge of government hous- Sound harsh? Insensitive? Even “unchris- and worked hard. While I have not always the Waco Tribune Herald, in Waco, TX, she ing. Ever live in a military barracks? You will tian?” Please be reminded on the teaching agreed with my dad about his viewpoints, titled her article “PUT ME IN CHARGE.” maintain our property in a clean and good from 2 Thessalonians 3:10: “If a man doesn’t one thing I have always been appreciative “Put me in charge of food stamps. I’d state of repair. Your “home” will be subject work, do not let him eat.” Granted there of was what he instilled in his children. La- get rid of Lone Star cards; no cash for Ding to inspections anytime and possessions will are those who genuinely need help due to ziness and the “entitlement mentality” was Dongs or Ho-Ho’s, just money for 50-pound be inventoried. If you want a plasma TV physical or mental limitations and the Scrip- unacceptable at 2268 South St.! bags of rice and beans, blocks of cheese and or Xbox 360, then get a job and your own ture calls all believers to aid those who are place. incapable of caring for themselves. Howev- In addition, you will either present a er, there is a signifi cant difference between check stub from a job each week or you those who can’t work and those who are Letter to the Editor will report to a “government” job. It may be too sorry and simply won’t work. cleaning the roadways of trash, painting and If our nation continues to slide in the Four months ago I couldn’t spell “Lebel- Music Education, along side working at repairing public housing, whatever we fi nd downward position of “freebies for all” I lian” and now I are one. Carlson as Minister of Music. People were for you. We will sell your 22-inch rims and Although I began working in LaBelle in instantly connecting to me, welcoming and low profi le tires and your blasting stereo and shudder to imagine where we will be in ten September 2012 at Carlson Memorial United helping me fi nd my way. I felt like I “came speakers and put that money toward the years. Methodist Church as Minister of Music and home” at 54 years old. “common good.” Dad – here’s your chance! Stand up, be began a music studio on that site, I still com- I had been raised in an agriculture com- “Before you write that I’ve violated some- a man and be a role model of hard work, muted from Ft. Myers until late January this munity in Washington state similar to La- one’s rights, realize that all of the above is integrity, and God-honoring pride of being a year 2014, when I came as Mrs. Jeff Perry. Belle, but had forgotten the warmth, love voluntary. If you want our money, accept real man by supporting your family. I was overwhelmed at the instant re- and family feel a community can provide. our rules. Before you say that this would be We have plenty of parasites that are be- sponse in 2012 to the studio with a imme- I have been speechless at the help and “demeaning” and ruin their “self esteem,” ing produced and multiplied. Dare to be diate rush of piano, voice, fl ute and guitar support I’ve received, not only in the church, consider that it wasn’t that long ago that tak- different, dad! Do your job, love your family. students. Since then we have added home but in the community. I do not feel like an ing someone else’s money for doing abso- Establish a role model of what is desperately lutely nothing was demeaning and lowered school general music classes, disability, spe- outsider or stranger. I love LaBelle! I love needed in our country. self esteem. cial need and handicap music therapy, and it that LaBelle contained the love of my Dr. Les Morgan is pastor of Caloosa Baptist lessons for preschoolers and senior citizens. “If we are expected to pay for other peo- Church in LaBelle, located across the street life, Jeff Perry. This community has gotten Coming is group guitar and group piano. ple’s mistakes we should at least attempt to from City Hall on Highway 80. behind our courtship, wedding and mar- I want to take a pause to say a great big thank you to our county and community for riage to a mouth dropping level. In all my such a wonderful welcome. I came from travels and experiences and transitions of SouthWestern College to renovate working on Sanibel Island for 4 years, but life, I have NEVER felt the instant settling in was formerly from Chicago for 31 years. warmth, help, and love that my LaBelle has June 1, 2014 –FORT MYERS, Fla. – To- President, Edison State College, soon to be Each week as I started my trek here in offered to me. It has restored my faith in hu- day, Governor Rick Scott signed the 2014-15 Florida SouthWestern State College. the community, I discovered new treasures. man kindness and community. state budget, which includes $6.5 million for Most importantly, $5 million will support I was pleasantly surprised every week about Watch for my occasional articles keeping renovation projects at Edison State College, the complete renovation of Leonhardt Hall, LaBelle. you posted on what’s happening new in Fine which will become Florida SouthWestern a 47 year-old science and learning facility, I had bought a car here 2 years previ- Arts and private Music in Hendry County. State College on July 1. the most heavily utilized science laboratory ously, and came and went to service my car, July 28-Aug. 1 we are providing a Fine “The funding for our renovation work building across the college. but had not delved into all the treasures and Arts camp for Hendry County. Call Carlson means the science classes our students The remaining $1.5 million will be dedi- surprises that I now experience. Church for more details. need will continue in an environment that cated to general maintenance for regular I felt called here to Hendry county to en- With sincere thanks, helps them reach their educational and projects across the Lee Campus in Fort My- hance, lift and build Fine Arts and Private Hannah (Czoski) Perry professional goals,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, ers.

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Submitted photo/Andrea Compo Submitted photo/Jessica Beer LES April Students of the Month COES March Students of the Month Pre-K and fi rst graders front row: Samantha Gayosso, Rodrigo Ramos-Martin, Kayden Albritton, Yasmin Munoz-Escamilla Back row: Jessica Mata, Zackary Kindergarten – 2nd Grade fi rst row: Sincere Bradford, Amanda Hanson, Riley Dalrymple, Anthony Velasquez-Garcia, Samuel Morales, Tanner Williams, Sa- Howard, Hadassah Vasquez, Antonio Arenivar. Second row: Shariha Corker, mantha DeSantiago. Yorny Gonzalez, Jeremiah Green, Enrique Magana-Ramirez, Lainee Aguilar, Kei- sy Juarez. Third row: Tania Aguilar, Jonathan Jiminez, Michel Perez, D’Anthony Lewis. Not Pictured: Lizandra Rodriquez, David Brana, Celeste Ruiz-Mendoza, Isabella Ramos, Evelyn Avila-Aguilar.

Submitted photo/Andrea Compo LES April Students of the Month Second and third grade, front row: Haiden Bembry, Alissa Santos, Liliana Flores- Submitted photo/Jessica Beer Garcia, Adolfo Saucedo, Ashton Hyde. Back row: Da’Jonia Ross, Devin Kersey, Jennifer Garcia, Mariela Monroy, Anabell Erreguin. COES March Students of the Month 3rd-5th Gradef fi rst row: Lauren Mitchell, Joel Nieto-Borja, Daniel Luviano, Ka- leese McLymont Davis, Jocelyn Ruiz. Second row: Filiberto Trejo, Joel Perez, Leidy Barrios, Damien DeLeon. Third Row: Vivan Gomez, Kyle Gallegos, Mack- enzie Music, Armando Rodriquez l Not Pictured: Alex Murillo, Trinity Thielen, Ivan Briones, Pearl Torres. Sunglass Extravaganza Hot Savings at our Summer Sunglass Sale! “The Optical Center” New styles released for Summer at Submitted photo/Andrea Compo Family Eye Care June 30th - July 3rd 100 N. Main Street Savings up to 50% on all in LES April Students of the Month LaBelle, FL 33935 stock sunglasses Fourth and fi fth graders: Ruby Mondragon, Ansley Hand, Fatima Gomez, Daniel 863-675-0761 Angeles. 6 Caloosa Belle June 12, 2014 Church Briefs

VBS at Grace Baptist Church dren will have a great time singing, watching Christian Men to meet Healing service skits, creating crafts and playing game. But Fire Works! Get a “BANG” out of Vaca- most important they’ll discover the treasure The June meeting of The LaBelle Gath- Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m. Morning Prayer tion Bible School at Grace Baptist Church of God’s amazing love.SonTreasure Island ering of Christian Men will be held at the lThursday, June 19, The Rev. Dr. David Jack- of LaBelle, 4200 N.E. Eucalyptus Blvd. The begins June 16,2014 and continues through Healing Waters Family Life Center, 4501 son 9:30 a.m. Healing Service 10:30 a.m. fun begins at 7-8:30 p.m., Monday, June 30- June 20, 2014, from 6-9 p.m. with a closing Birchwood Pkwy. at 7 p.m, on Monday the Bible Study - All Welcome Thursday, July 3, for ages 5-12 years old or program and picnic Saturday June 21, be- 16th all men of LaBelle are invited to join us Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m. Rev. Nancy K-5th grade. Call 863-675-3349 for info. ginning at 10 a.m. Life Ministries Church is for dinner and a message. For directions or Smith There will be exciting Bible stories, fun located at 725 West Hickpoochee Ave. La- information please call Clay Townsend at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 1098 games, great craft projects, good food as re- Belle. Call (863)675-8855. 863-674-0699. Collingswood Pkwy. freshments, neat prizes and candy giveaways each night. Do not miss: Miss-Fire Monday, Timber Tuesday, Wild-Fire Wednesday, and Vacation Bible School Throw-Water Thursday with the opportunity The First Baptist Church of LaBelle is FIZZ! BANG! BOOM! READ! to get the Pastor soaked to the skin. See you recruiting special agents for Agency D3 Va- Barron Library’s Summer Program on the 30th. cation Bible School for the week of June 16-June 20, 2014 to investigate the exciting Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of LaBelle Worship at Muse Oak Grove truths about Jesus. Kids will be briefed on their mission for the day at Headquarters in Did you know that people have been through August 5. Holiness Church the church sanctuary. From Headquarters, snacking on popcorn more than 5,000 Don’t miss the fi rst program where you kids will examine evidence in the Evidence years? The library’s summer program for will fi nd out what you have to do to win an Come worship the Lord with Muse Oak elementary age children won’t kick off exciting prize at the end of the summer. Grove Holiness Church. Sunday morning Vault, create cool gadgets in the Lab, and hone their skills on the Training Grounds. with a bang, but a POP, as the A-maize-ing June 17 POP! The A-maize-ing Science services 11 a.m.; Sunday School for chil- Science of Popcorn Archaeology will be of Popcorn Archaeology dren and worship service for adults; Sunday While investigating at Agency D3, kids will collect and log evidence about the life presented. June 24 ECHO – Sustainability evening 6 p.m. praise and worship service, Bring the kids and hear how archaeolo- July 1 GERMS and how they grow - Hen- nursery available. of Jesus. As special agents, they will exam- ine eyewitness reports, physical proof, and gists study popcorn to discover more about dry County Health Dept. Wednesday night 7 p.m. children’s crafts, people who lived long ago. There will be a- July 8 Benefi cial Insects – Frank & Liz snacks for all. Bible study for adults. Come biblical accounts to uncover and defend the truth about who Jesus really is. maize-ing experiments that will help them July 15 Under the Microscope take an active art of the church if you sing, understand archaeology, science and good July 22 Computer Science – CPR Tools preach, have a ministry. Pastor Jerome Sears The First Baptist Church is located at 330 North Main St. in LaBelle. Agency D3 (aka snacky fun! July 29 Science of Aerodynamics - Joe and congregation invite you you to be a part POP! The A-maize-ing Science of Pop- Timm and enjoy services with them. Vacation Bible School) is open from 9AM to 12 Noo, Monday through Friday for all corn Archaeology is only the fi rst of eight August 5 Healthy Lifestyle Food & Exer- The church is at the top of Sumeralls programs that the library will bring to cise - County Health Dept. Road. From LaBelle Hwy. 29 north to Whid- agents ages 5 through the 5th grade. Register online at www.fbclabelle.org or LaBelle children this summer. Programs Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of La- den Road left, then right at four way; SR will begin Tuesday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. Belle for the generous donation that makes 726 Loblolly Road follow approximately six pick up a registration form from the church and will continue every Tuesday morning this program possible. miles to the church 239-728-3580 or 863- offi ce. For more inforn call 863-675-2171. 517-1122. Movies for kids VBS at LaBelle Church of God Christ the King Lutheran Church is offer- Come learn about “The Light of the ing to the elementary school children of La- World” at this years VBS at LaBelle Church Belle a free children’s movie the fi rst Friday of God beginning June 23—June 27. of the months of June, July and August. So Classes for all ages. Come early to reg- mark your calendar and join us for some fun ister. (They just register the kids when they in our air-conditioned hall with free popcorn get there.) Vans are available if you need a and drink. Christ the King Church is located ride—call (863) 675-1664. on State Route 29, ¼ mile west of County Route 78 (at Food Mart). Free lunches at El Faro The El Faro Church will be serving free lunches Monday-Friday to all children and Obituaries youth up to 18 years old. Our address is: 431 Bryan Avenue, LaBelle. We will be serving Neta Secletan Williams, 85 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Any questions ALVA — Neta Secletan Williams of Alva, please call 863-843-0264. passed away June 8, 2014 in Fort Myers. She was born Jan. 9, 1929 in Everglades City, Lonche gratis FL, to the late William Wallace and the late Vida La Iglesia El Faro estara sirviendo lonche (Cribbs) Rewis. gratis de lunes a viernes a todo niño y joven Survivors include her sons: Ronald Elmo (Cas- hasta los 18años. Nuestra dirreccion es: 431 sie) Williams of Ortona and Gerald Eugene (Ali- Bryan Avenue, LaBelle. Estaremos sirviendo sha) Williams of North Fort Myers, brother: a las 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cualquier pre- Raymond (Lorna) Rewis of Chokoloskee and gunta llama al 863-843-0264. four sisters: Mildred Williams of Fort Denaud, Marilyn Demere of Chokoloskee, Betty Jean (Rufus) Smith of North Fort Myers and Joyce In Loving Memory of You’re Invited to SonTrea- (Jerry) Dodd of Muse, grandchildren: Brandy, sure Island! Rhoda, Dwayne, Carla and Tracy and great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Leroy Miners Jr. Life Ministries Church invites all the chil- dren in LaBelle to join us at Son Treasure her husband, Elmo Murray Williams. Island. “We’re ready for a Vacation Bible Graveside services will be held Saturday, June School your children will never forget,” 14, 2014 at 10:30 am at Alva Cemetery, Alva 11/20/27 - 6/13/10 said Marsha Bechtel, VBS Director at Life with Pastor L. W. Howard offi ciating. Interment Ministries.“SonTreasure Island creates a fun will follow in Alva Cemetery. We will always love and remember you, and exciting island atmosphere where chil- Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Maggie, Greg, Brandon and Delia LaBelle. June 12, 2014 Caloosa Belle 7

Submitted photo/Teresa Baker Submitted photo/Teresa Baker UES April Citizens of the Month UES April Citizens of the Month K-second grade fi rst row: Catalina Williams; NaKayla Peery; Austin Hudson; Third-fi fth grade fi rst row: Brian Deras, Melvin Thomas, Alexander Morales, Me- Blas Molina; Denis Jimenez; Yocelin Regino. Second row: Mia Gonzales; Rylee lissa Yzaguirre, Miguel Raya, Hung Ho. Second row: Marcianna Mitchell, Koby Pack; Kayleigh Rivas, Calvin Tack. Third row: Jesus Martinez, Angel Resendiz, Spencer, Lizbeth Garcia, Giselle Gallegos, Gustavo Cayente, Myra Rico. Diego Gomez, Joeseph Soto, Julio Mendez.

Submitted photos/Teresa Baker UES Citizens of the Month for May Submtted photo K-second grade fi rst row: Karen Mendez, Nazareya Urbina, Ally Lappas, Diego Gomez, Zyler Vasquez, Abraham Villeda, Adriel Ramirez. Second row: Ben Lo- LMS appreciates Suncoast contribution pez, Tra’Maria Johnson, Alex Waddell, Yesenia Lopez, Keith Woosley, Heather Suncoast Credit Union representative, Mrs. Kathy Bell, presented a contribu- Diaz, Emmanuel Reyes, Yasenia Perez. tion to Principal Ken Pickles to support the Science Club and the advancement of math instruction at LaBelle Middle School. Mrs. Carol Grigsby and her Sci- ence Club have started building a cistern system to supply water to their na- tive garden. Mrs. Burke, math teacher, will be receiving training from Sanford University to share with fellow math teachers at LMS to support the transition to Florida Standards, the State of Florida’s version of common core standards. LaBelle Middle sends a big Thank You to Suncoast Credit Union for supporting our students and faculty.

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Not responsible CLEWISTON MOBILE UNIT CLINIC UES Citizens of the Month for May for typographical errors or photo placement errors. at McDonalds • Clewiston • 863-675-2441 Plattner Automotive Group is authorized to buy Third-fi fth grade fi rst row: Rubi Villa-Resendiz, Tanner Spencer, Byron Hendry, Disclaimer: The Patient and any other person responsible for payment has Rogelio Ramirez, Melissa Gonzalez, Michelle Bedolla, Walker Royal. Second competitor’s vehicle at price presented by cus- a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or treatment which is performed as row: Jordan Rosario, Narciso De La Cruz, Nancy Hernandez, Raylin Perez, Eliz- tomer. If unable to do so competitor’s offer will not a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for abeth Martinez, Brandon Williams. be deemed “legitimate offer.” the free discounted fee or reduced fee service, examination or treatment. 8 Caloosa Belle June 12, 2014 Tractor Supply hopes to be part of community by Patty Brant mostly hard working people with ranches, plans for specifi c items, exclusively at Trac- team to succeed every day - a challenge to Caloosa Belle farms and pets - as well as her team. tor Supply. be sure because “no two days are the same She takes pride in “great customer ser- Tractor Supply Co. is the newest business Come to Tractor Supply for things like in retail.” vice” that she said keeps her team “always dog food and even clothes like C.E. Schmidt From the most expensive riding mower to take up residence here in LaBelle, and doing their best for the customer at right Store Manager Alisha Jewell said they aim to jeans and boots, not just tractor supplies. to the perfect pet food, Tractor Supply offers price.” You will also fi nd private label brands what you need, and if by chance they can’t be a real part of the community. Part of their regular service includes spe- Located at 1840 W. SR 80, the 19,000 like Retrieve dog food, 4 Health dog food, help you, they’re just as happy to send you cial ordering of parts and rain checks. They Producers Pride, Ground Work lawn and to another local store. They want to be a part square feet store had its Grand Opening will also send products out for repair. Saturday, June 7. They’ve already joined the garden chemicals, Job Smart tools and air of, and an asset to, the community. She points out that the fun of the job is compressors Tractor Supply is open seven days 8-8, ex- Chamber of Commerce and are supporting just part of everyday. Alisha personally hired Alisha said her goal is just to work her cept Sundays when they open at 9 a.m. and local causes like the Caloosa Humane Soci- all 13 original employes at the store and they hardest every day to help customers and her close at 7 p.m. Call 863-674-1217. ety. are building a cohesive, outstanding team Ms. Jewell, a six-year employee of Tractor that also knows how to have fun - important Supply, worked her way up to her present because the store has been really hopping position at various stores, including Bartow, since opening for business May 31 Lake Wales, Wauchula and Clewiston. She In addition to the staples of a store of this exudes enthusiasm for the job - like when type, many customers may be surprised by she talks about the best part of the com- the other products like seasonal items. Right pany. now Tractor Supply is having its Country “No doubt about it,” she said, it’s our Summer Event Special offering items from mission and values.” She beams about picnic tables to fl ip fl ops. all aspects of their “amazing” customers - Find Power Plus Plan, private service AA meetings offer help for addictions Help with problem drinking is available Good Shepherd. In Clewiston the meetings through AA at the following times and loca- are Monday and Wednesday 7 p.m. at St. tions: Sunday 7 p.m. Church of the Good Martin’s Episcopal Church. WC Owens Ave. Shepherd, Collingwood Ave. in Port LaBelle; For those affected by someone else’s Tuesday 8 p.m. First Christian Church, Ford drinking, AlAnon is in LaBelle Thursday at St., LaBelle; Wednesday noon Good Shep- 8 p.m. First Christian Church. Further infor- herd; Thursday 8 p.m. First Christian; Friday mation available by calling AA intergroup at Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant 7 p.m. Good Shepherd; Saturday 9 a.m. 239-275-5111. Tractor Supply has been bustling since its grand opening last weekend.

Maureen Jordan 863.675.0244 x4337 45 N. Bridge Street LaBelle, FL. 33935 [email protected] June 12, 2014 Caloosa Belle 9

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NP-0000804074 Showroom Hours: MON.-FRI. 9AM-8PM | SAT. 9AM-6PM | SUN 11AM - 5PM • Service Hours: MON.-FRI. 7:30AM-6:00PM | SAT. 8AM-3PM 10 Caloosa Belle June 12, 2014 Community Briefs Flag retirement ceremony have a hot dog and cold drink with us. If you 80 and SR 29. from 9-11:30 a.m. have a car or truck, bring it. We don’t care if American Legion Post 130 will hold its an- it’s new or old or perfect or not. There will MCA events for June Farmers market! nual Flag Retirement Ceremony to properly be advise from many “experts” who love to dispose of American fl ags that are old or in talk about cars and trucks there to help you June 14, Saturday, Country Jam Ses- Farmers Market on Saturdays, sponsored disrepair. Boy Scout Troop 9 will assist. The make it perfect or where to get needed parts. sion and Pot Luck Dinner at 6-9 p.m. by a different church or non-profi t each public is welcome to attend. 6 p.m. Saturday, Call Ellen Beers 863 634-9875. June 28, Saturday, Country Jam Ses- week, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sweet & Southern, June 14, behind the post home on SR 80W. sion and Pot Luck Dinner at 6-9 p.m. All 30 Hardee Street, right behind the Log Cabin events are open to the public and will be BBQ. Half of the proceeds will go to Souled VFW pork steak dinner Widows to meet held at the Muse Community Center Bldg. Out Shoe Ministry. For more information The Widows Support Group will meet at on Loblolly Bay Road (Hwy. 720). Come out about Souled Out, call 673-3255. VFW Post 10100 will be serving a Pork Don’s Steak House June 19 at 11:30 a.m. All for a fun evening and meeting your neigh- Steak Dinner on Friday, June 13, at 5 p.m. widows welcome. bors. Refreshments will be served. For fur- for $8. Donate to Salvation Army ther information call 863-674-0467. Remember Charcoal Broiled Burgers Help the Salvation Army provide for those every Saturday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and GOP to meet in need by donating cans of meat or soup. Bingo every Sunday at 2:00. The Republican Party of Hendry County Scholarship opportunity Please drop them by 133 N. Bridge Street. will be meeting at Beef O’Brady’s, 21 S. Lee The Rotary Club of LaBelle is offering a Turkey shoot St., in LaBelle on June 16, 2014 at 6 p.m. All scholarship to two students who have grad- NAMI support registered Republican-minded Americans Pioneer Volunteer Fire Department, 2499 uated from Edison College (or will graduate National Alliance on Mental Illness are invited to attend. This meeting will ad- Hendry Isles Blvd., will have a turkey shoot by August) and will be attending a public (NAMI) meets Fridays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. dress subjects of interest to the party. For fur- June 27 and 28 beginning at 7 p.m. both eve- university or college in the State of Florida at the United Way House, 133 N. Bridge St. nings. ther information please call 863-234-8397. in the fall as a junior. For details and an ap- NAMI Connection is a free, confi dential and plication e-mail jordan2200@embarqmail. safe support group for individuals living with Fallen Heroes Benefi t com or request one from the Financial Aid mental health challenges. Dessert auction offi ce of Edison College. American Legion Post 130, DAV Chapter Meetings are for 90 minutes, open to any Dessert Auction Fundraiser! Caloosa adult 18 or older living with a mental illness. Humane Society needs YOUR dessert! Auc- 144, VFW Post 10100 and the LaBelle Moose Lodge are planning the annual Fallen Heroes Help Woman’s Club help Trained peer facilitators living in recovery tion date: Thursday, June 19, at 6 p.m. All teach the sessions. proceeds to benefi t the homeless pets in Benefi t for Saturday, July 26. The annual The LaBelle Woman’s Club is asking for our shelter. Drop off at LaBelle Community event begins with a brick laying ceremony monetary donations for the Days for Girls Woman’s Club between noon and 5 p.m. at the Veteran’s Park, placing bricks in honor Project to fi nish up the supplies needed for Pony found of local veterans, then, come to the Legion the remaining kits. The club still needs dona- Pony found at Montura. Call Hendry Post, for a pork dinner with all the fi xin’s, tions of 100 percent cotton material. There County Sheriff’s Offi ce Ag Unit at 863-674- Amazing cars! music and more beginning at 11 a.m. Just is someone at the club house every Tuesday 5600 or 863-805-5000. SCF Car Club invited you to Hot Dogs and $10. Free delivery in town. All proceeds go Hot Rides in Barron Park next Tuesday, June toward building and maintaining the LaBelle 17, from 5-7 p.m. Come see the cars and Veterans Memorial Park, at the corner of SR How to handle horticulture waste Mini Health Fairs Horticulture waste is picked up on the fi rst and the third Wednesdays of every month. It must be properly contained in a plastic or galvanized metal container not exceeding Ace Homecare and Oakbrook of LaBelle Auditorium, Clewiston. Ace HH License 30 gallon capacity, or be in sealed plastic bags or tied in a bundle four feet or less, not -Mini Health Fairs- June 2014 #299991018. to exceed one cubic yard per pick up or 50 pounds per container, plastic bag or bundle, If you have any problems please contact Progressive Waste Service of Florida at 863- These health fairs are free and open to Hope Connections LaBelle Friday, June 675-2381. the public. We will be doing free blood pres- 13, 11 a.m., Cowboy Way LaBelle, Ace HH sure, weight, pulse and oxygen checks. #: 299991018. LaBelle Commons Friday June 13, at 10 a.m. 284 Bryan Ave., LaBelle, Ace HH Li- Hope Connections Moore Haven, cense #299991018. Wednesday June 18, at 11:30 a.m. 691 Historic day starts with spirit US 27 NW Moore Haven. Ace HH License Clewiston Senior Center, Monday June 6, 2014 – FORT MYERS, FLA – July and our dedication to the communities we June 16, at 11:30 a.m. next to The John Boy #299991018. 1st marks the start of a new era as Edison serve remains the same.” State College offi cially becomes Florida Each campus and center location will SouthWestern State College (FSW). To cel- offer visitors a taste of the campus life with Derek Bass on Berry’s dean’s list ebrate, the college is hosting FSW Spirit Day free food, fun and prizes; as well as tours. Derek Bass of LaBelle has been named compassing more than 27,000 acres near from 11am until 1pm on July 1 at all four Interested guests will also receive informa- to Berry College’s Dean’s List for the spring campus and center locations throughout tion about the admissions process, academ- Rome, Ga., Berry challenges its student Southwest Florida. The celebration is open 2014 semester. To be eligible for Dean’s List, body, consisting of more than 2,100 under- ic programs, fi nancial aid and scholarships. a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 to all current and prospective students, The college’s onsite bookstores will also graduate and graduate students, to embrace alumni and community members. or better. Bass is majoring in Mathematics. be open and have available the new col- a fi rsthand education that unites strong The campus and center locations are: lege-branded items. Visitors to the Thomas Berry College is an independent, coedu- • Hendry/Glades Center, 1092 E Cowboy cational college recognized nationally for academic programs with opportunities for Edison (Lee) Campus can also tour the on- meaningful work experience, spiritual and Way, LaBelle the quality and value of its educational ex- • Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Rd., campus housing at LightHouse Commons. moral growth, and signifi cant service to oth- perience. Punta Gorda Florida SouthWestern State College is Located on a magnifi cent campus en- ers. • Collier Campus, 7007 Lely Cultural Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the Pkwy., Naples most affordable institutions of higher edu- • Thomas Edison (Lee) Campus, 8099 cation. Annually serving more than 22,000 Let’s go to camp! this summer College Pkwy., Fort Myers students globally, FSW offers a variety of “We invite everyone to join us as we nationally-ranked, career-focused academic The Hendry-LaBelle Summer Camp is sponsored by Kiwanis. Dates are June 9-July celebrate the continuing evolution of this programs with two- and four-year degrees, 18, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Don’t forget to sign your child up! 52 year-old college,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, and professional certifi cations. Students are Cost is $40 for the fi rst child $35 for every child after that. Registration includes break- President, Florida SouthWestern State Col- also active in clubs and programs catered to fast and lunch. lege. “While we are moving forward with their interests. FSW will debut its intercolle- Come for fun fi eld trips, new friends and lots of fun! this new name, it’s important for everyone giate athletics program in the fall 2015. Visit Sign up at the Hendry-LaBelle Rec Offi ce, 310 Cowboy Way at the soccer fi elds. to understand that our mission, our vision www.FSW.edu for more information. June 12, 2014 Caloosa Belle 11 LMS holds reading contests Several reading contests were held at teachers and students came out victorious. LaBelle Middle School over the past few Classes that earned pizza lunches from the months. Students always enjoy some friend- PTO were Mrs. Kidd’s 3rd period (8th grade), ly competition and reading while competing Mrs. Dillman’s 4th period (7th grade), and is even better! Mrs. Layton’s 4th period (6th grade). During the second and third quarters of All throughout the second semester the school year a Reading Counts contest be- LMS held a Sunshine State Young Readers tween classes in each grade took place. The Awards Contest. Two students read all 15 teacher’s class in each grade that earned the middle grades books and passed their quiz most Reading Counts points was treated to a for each book. They will receive gift cards pizza lunch courtesy of the LMS PTO. Second and a book for all of their hard work. Con- quarter class winners were Mr. Holland’s 1st gratulations to 7th graders Arleth Ortiz and period (8th grade), Mrs. Narehood’s 1st pe- Sara Cordova. These students truly embody riod (7th grade), and Mrs. Romesser’s 5th Scholastic’s motto that we at LMS encour- period (6th grade). Not wanting to be out- age all students to follow: “Read Every Day. done, during third quarter, a different set of Lead a Better Life. Submitted photos/Brenda Barnes

Submitted photo/Mel Karau Kiwanis Scholarships The Kiwanis Club of LaBelle recently held a special scholarship awards din- Gillman at Rotary ner for over 30 LaBelle High School students. The total amount of scholar- Greg Gillman, President Hendry Coun- ships totaled close to $25,000! The Kiwanis Club of LaBelle is dedicated to ty Economic Development, shared with our youth and awards annual scholarships to the top high school student the Rotary Club of LaBelle, progress candidates selected by the club’s scholarship committee. The scholarships with the Bio Nitrogen manufacturing fa- are designed to recognize and support exceptional students graduating from cility under development and the fi nan- LaBelle High School, who have distinguished themselves academically, as cial impact expected in Hendry County. leaders in extracurricular activities and services to their communities. The Mr. Gillman also gave a brief review of scholarships consist of a cash award to be used towards the student’s tu- other businesses that will be expanding ition. A huge thanks goes to the community, because the funding to support in the near future and a status update these scholarships comes from the proceeds of the Kiwanis Thrift Store. on Air Glades Airport project. Pictured Over the last few years, over $120,000 has been awarded to LaBelle High with Mr. Gillman, on the right is Andy School students! The next time you clean out your closets, or have “left- Higginbotham, President of the Rotary overs” from a yard sale, please consider donating your items to the LaBelle Club of LaBelle. The Rotary Club of La- Kiwanis Thrift Store so that scholarships can continue to support the local Belle meets each Tuesday at noon, at students! The LaBelle Kiwanis Thrift Store is located at: 155 S. Bridge Street Beef O’Brady’s, in LaBelle. in LaBelle.

AMNISTÍA SEMANA TEMPORADA AMNESTY WEEK HURRICANE SEASON CLEANUP! DE HURACANES DE LIMPIEZA! Residents of unincorporated Hendry County may self Los residentes del área no incorporada del Condado haul their horticulture trimmings to the de Hendry pueden auto transportar sus recortes de Clewiston & LaBelle Transfer Stations horticultura para el Clewiston y LaBelle Estaciones de FREE OF CHARGE FOR DISPOSAL Transferencia SIN CARGO PARA LA ELIMINACIÓN the week of June 23nd – 28th. la semana del 23nd Junio - 28. Artículos de más de 4 Items larger than 4 feet long/4 inches in pies de largo / 4 pulgadas de No se aceptará diámetro. diameter will not be accepted. Horticultura debe ser generada a partir Horticulture must be generated from residencias no incorporada del Condado Hendry. residences in unincorporated Hendry County. Prueba de residencia es requerida. Este Amnistía no Proof of Residency is Required. incluye Comercial / Negocio Horticultura o Limpieza. Th is Amnesty does not include Estaciones de transferencia están abiertos Commercial/Business Horticulture or Land Clearing. 07 a.m.-4 p.m. de lunes a viernes y de 7 am a 12 del Transfer Stations are open mediodía del sábado. 7am-4pm Monday-Friday & 7am-12 noon on Saturday. Si usted prefi ere que su horticultura arrastró a la If you prefer to have your horticulture hauled to the estación de transferencia para usted, póngase en con- Transfer Station for you, contact Progressive tacto progresivo (863)675-2481 to arrange for a private haul. (863) 675-2481 para concertar un lance privado. A Haul Charge will apply. Se aplicará una carga Haul. No deje en desorden, que hace que el mundo amargo! Reciclar. Don’t Litter, it makes the World Bitter! Recycle.

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, puede llamar al: If you have any questions, you may call: Hendry County Special Districts Offi ce: (863)675-5252 • LaBelle Lee/Hendry Transfer Station: (863)675-3373 Hendry County Special Districts Offi ce: (863)675-5252 • LaBelle Lee/Hendry Transfer Station: (863)675-3373 Clewiston Lee/Hendry Transfer Station: (863)983-9424 • Household Hazardous Waste: (863)673-0508 Clewiston Lee/Hendry Transfer Station: (863)983-9424 • Household Hazardous Waste: (863)673-0508 12 Caloosa Belle June 12, 2014

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In case of an Kid City will be offering $58.85; 8’x25’ $96.30; a fun-fi lled summer Class A tanker-hazmat Occupancy by the disabled. inadvertent error, please Great benefi ts - EOE Wanted: Cheap fi ll dirt 24 hr access $25 If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any mat- notify us prior to the dead- camp program for 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom ter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceed- Drug Free Workplace 239-872-5403 Louis returnable key deposit. ings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a line listed. We will not be children ages 4 Apartments 863-675-2392 responsible for more than 3675 Sears Road verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testi- through 10. Campers 863-675-7444 •Spacious Apartment mony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Please note that 1 incorrect insertion, or for will participate in wa- Grab a bargain from your matters may be discussed at the meeting which are not on the prepared more than the extent of neighbor’s garage, attic, in quiet, country agenda for the meeting. the ad rendered valueless ter activities, dancing, Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para partici- arts and crafts, per- basement or closet in setting par un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Luis Rivera al by such errors. Advertiser •Full time bilingual (863) 673-2768. assumes responsibility for forming arts, musical today’s classifieds. Port LaBelle Advisory Committee all statements, names and activities as well as Site Manager 465685 CN 6/5,12/2014 content of an ad, and cooking, science and When doing those chores •Community Room, assumes responsibility for other educational pro- is doing you in, it’s time Tot lot, Playground, Mobile Home any claims against the INI jects. Each week will to look for a helper in Activities Public Notice Public Notice USA. All advertising is sub- cover a different Business the classifieds. •Sewer and trash Rent ject to publisher’s theme and there will approval. The publisher Opportunities included in rent PUBLIC AVAILABILITY reserves the right to accept be special guests One man’s trash is 8x32 trailer w/screened NOTICE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS throughout the pro- • Rental rates start- INFORMATION or reject any or all copy, NOTICE another man’s treas- ing at $602 Florida room in 55+ and to insert above the gram. Full and part- ure. Turn your trash park. Furnished LaBelle The public has access to a variety of chemical specifi c information un- time hours are der the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. Citi- copy the word “advertise- to treasure with an area. 3mo minimum ment”. All ads accepted are Independent Newspapers Call 675-0313 zens and businesses seeking information on any of the noted available. Breakfast, $600 mo. plus utilities, provisions should contact the Southwest Florida Regional Planning subject to credit approval. lunch & snacks are in- will never accept any ad- ad in the classifieds. vertisement that is illegal TDD 1 mo security deposit. Council in writing or Hazardous Materials Planner John Gibbons at the All ads must conform to cluded. Camp will run #1-800-955-8771 Sue 586-453-1646 or address provided below. INI USA style and are June 9th- August or considered fraudulent. restricted to their proper In all cases of ques- 40 Greentree Drive, [email protected] * Section 302: Extremely Hazardous Facility Notifi cation classifications. Some clas- 15th. For more infor- #101, LaBelle * Section 311: MSDS mation call 675-PLAY. tionable value, such as * Section 312: Hazardous Material Chemical Information sified categories require promises of guaranteed 9:00 AM -5:00 PM, advance payment. These income from work-at- Mon-Fri SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL classifications are denoted LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE with an asterisk *. home programs - if it Equal Housing 1926 VICTORIA AVENUE sounds too good to be Apartments Opportunity Provider FORT MYERS, FL 33901 true, chances are that it (239) 338-2550 or [email protected] is. If you have questions & Employer 465733 CN 6/12/2014 Garage/ or doubts about any ad EFFICIENCIES Campers/RVs Yard Sales on these pages, we ad- NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2014-35 FOR RENT TERMINATING THE MORATORIUM ON UNREGULATED FIRES Employment vise that before respond- (Furnished) WITHIN HENDRY COUNTY Huge Yard Sale ing or sending money Wanted all Travel Full Time 55+ Community PURSUANT TO SECTION 1-9-22 of the Hendry County Code of Ordinanc- 1697 Summerall Road, ahead of time, you check Trailers, Motor Homes es, Hendry County gives notice that the moratorium on unregulated fi res Muse DRIVERS: with the Better Business Escape to a quiet and Fifth Wheels. Any within Hendry County has been terminated as of June 3, 2014. Fri, Sat and Sun Bureau at 772-878-2010 Houses - Rent BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! peaceful & secured Condition, Cash paid HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA TV, antique book shelf Great Pay! Consistent for previous complaints. setting on the on the spot. Karson Turner, Chairman 465773 CN/CB 6/12/2014 A lot of good stuff Freight, Great Miles on Caloosahatchee River. LABELLE - 4BR, 2BA, 24’ Call 941-347-7171 this Regional Account. Some 800 and 900 tele- Observe wildlife in master BR, den, 35’ scr. Find it faster. Sell it sooner Werner Enterprises: phone numbers may re- their natural settings. porch, on 1/2 acre, quire an extra charge, as in the classifieds 1-855-517-2488 Pool and beautiful large in-ground pool. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED well as long distance toll grounds to soothe $900/mo. Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Time to clean out the Love the earth Recycle costs. We will do our best life’s hectic pace. 863-675-0104 to alert our reader of attic, basement and/or your used items by Small pets OK. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the US Bank as C/F FL Dundee Lien these charges in the ads, Laundry room Inv, LLC the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a garage? Advertise your selling them in the but occasionally we may PORT LABELLE - 3BR, tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, de- yard sale in the classi- classifieds. available. Non smoking 2BA, 2 Car Garage. scription of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: not be aware of the environment. Public Notice fieds and make your charges. Therefore, if $800 month. 1st, last + CERT. NAME IN Background check sec. dep. neg. Call NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED clean up a breeze! EXPERIENCED you call a number out of required. $900 month 1293 2011 1364331-010000L0050 Martha J Eliassen MECHANIC your area, use caution. Jackie (786)478-8874 NOTICE OF MEETING + $900 deposit. or (786)478-8699 Lot 5, Block L, of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quar- Need a few more bucks A. Duda & Sons, Inc., The Board of Supervisors of the ter of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section is currently looking for Barron Water Control District and 36, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida. to purchase something Call 863-675-6062 the Port LaBelle Community De- deer? Pick up some Experienced Roommate velopment District will hold a joint Parcel Identifi cation Number: 1-31-43-36-010-000L-005.0 Mechanics workshop at 6:00 PM on Monday, Property Address: xxx, Clewiston, FL 33440 extra bucks when you How fast can your car June 30, 2014 at the offi ce of the to work out of our District, 3293 Dellwood Terrace, sell your used items in go? It can go even Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. LaBelle (Felda) Farm. Senior Female, Non Port LaBelle. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. the classifeids. faster when you sell All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. You can apply in Smoker. Large room & The purpose of the workshop is person at it in the classifieds. bath. Share kitchen. for the two Boards to discuss the Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Reading a newspaper 12000 S. SR 29, Lawn Service intergovernment agreement for scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s helps you understand $500 mo. pays every- various services between the two Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Felda, Florida How do you find a job thing. $150 deposit. 1 Districts. A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the the world around you. 17th day of July, 2014. or online by sending RANDY’S TRUE CUT in today’s competi- small dog welcome. This meeting is open to the public. Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. No wonder newspaper your resume to LAWN CARE tive market? In the Walking distance to Barbara S. Butler [email protected]. Mark Colbert, Chairman Clerk of Circuit Court readers are more suc- Cheapest Rates * Labelle employment section everything. LaBelle Jason Martinez, Chairman Hendry County, Florida cessful people! (239)225-5442 of the classifieds 863-675-0866 465776 CN/CB 6/12,19,26/2014 465662 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 June 12, 2014 Caloosa Belle 13

Employment Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Full Time NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED The entire contents of the following units consisting of household goods, Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes tools and boxes of miscellaneous items will be sold at A Load and Lock NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the TC Tampa I, LLC, PNC C/O TC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the TC Tampa I, LLC, PNC C/O TC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry the holder of the Storage 5775 State Road 80, LaBelle Tampa I, LLC the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi - Tampa I, LLC the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi - following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued FL 33935. At 10:30am June 14 2013 cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of is- cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of is- thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property by public auction for delinquent rent. suance, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are suance, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: CASH ONLY SALE. as follows: as follows: Unit 114 Billy Carter TECHNOLOGY CERT. NAME IN Unit 124 Leemeka Myers POSITIONS CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Unit 213 Chad Washburn NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1378 2011 1134432-A0000440000 The Lyndel Group LLC Also for auction 10x20 3062 2011 1214334-02000020020 Denton II LLC 3028 2011 1214334-010000W0080 Daisy Hill L/E + Plumbing supply unit and PROGRAMMER-ERP Toshia R Drummond The West one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one- 10x20 Restaurant Supply Unit Lot 2, Block 2, HARLEM ADDITION NO.6 TO CLEWISTON, according to quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of 465518 CB 5/29;6/5,12/2014 SYSTEMS the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 15, Public Records of Lots 14 and 15, Block W, HARLEM ADDITION NO. 3 to CLEWISTON, Section 13, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Hendry County, Florida. according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 7, Public Subject to an easement for an access road of the South 40 feet thereof. Records of Hendry County, Florida. Also known as Tract 5563, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, an unrecorded Work on an ERP team Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. subdivision. to understand business Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Public Notice All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. processes and technical All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. requirements. Candi- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- NOTICE: date will defi ne, devel- Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- AUCTION on Friday op and implement A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Friday, June 13th, 2014 solutions through writ- 17th day of July, 2014. A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 at 9:00 a. m. at Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. 17th day of July, 2014. A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the 1233 N. W. Avenue L, ing application code Barbara S. Butler Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. 17th day of July, 2014. Belle Glade, Florida [testing, debugging, Clerk of Circuit Court Barbara S. Butler Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. Hendry County, Florida Clerk of Circuit Court Barbara S. Butler and documentation]. 465667 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 Hendry County, Florida Clerk of Circuit Court • Property of: Tamika Bradley - Through hands-on 465665 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 Hendry County, Florida Microwave, freezer, washer, matt 465670 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 & boxspring. training, acquire SAP 465608 SUN 6/5,12/2014 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED ABAP programming NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED skills. Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the TC Tampa I, LLC, PNC C/O TC Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Attributes Tampa I, LLC the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry the holder of the cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of is- following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the US Bank as C/F FL Dundee Lien Familiarity with Sys- suance, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property Inv, LLC the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tems Development Life- as follows: and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, de- scription of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: cycle of applications in CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN an ERP system land- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED CERT. NAME IN scape. Experience with 3057 2011 1214334-01000150040 Daisy W Hill 1379 2011 1134432-A0000440100 The Lyndel Group LLC NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1236 2011 1344331-020000K0050 Yariel & Mirla Fernandez relational databases Lot 4 , Block 15, HARLEM ADDITION NO.5 to Clewiston, according to the The East one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quar- and SQL programming, plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 48 and 49, Public Records of ter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section The Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the North- Hendry County, Florida. 13, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to west one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 34, Township Visual Studio is a plus. an easement for an access road of the South 40 feet thereof. Subject to an 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. easement for an access road of the East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Lot (Also known as Lot 12, Block K PIONEER PLANTATION, an unrecorded Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. 5564 in Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision. subdivision.) Network All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Administrator Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Parcel Identifi cation Number: 1-31-43-34-020-000K-005.0 Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Property Address: 5201 Hendry Isles Blvd., Clewiston, FL 33440 scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Requirements: Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. • Experience in all 17th day of July, 2014. scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. areas of local and Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 wide area network Barbara S. Butler A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Clerk of Circuit Court 17th day of July, 2014. scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s management and Hendry County, Florida Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 administration in- 465666 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 Barbara S. Butler A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the Clerk of Circuit Court 17th day of July, 2014. cluding system con- Hendry County, Florida Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. fi guration, setup, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 465671 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 Barbara S. Butler troubleshooting, Clerk of Circuit Court Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Hendry County, Florida and end user sup- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 465658 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 port; experience NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the County of Hendry the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes supporting telecom- thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property munications equip- and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the US Bank as C/F FL Dundee Lien Inv, LLC the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ment is preferred. CERT. NAME IN tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, de- OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY • Candidate should NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED scription of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: CIVIL DIVISION 1364 2011 1134432-A0000230000 Denton II LLC CASE NO.: 26-2011-CA-000214-CAAX-MX possess a functional CERT. NAME IN understanding of The South one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COM- virtual LANs and quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of 1294 2011 1364331-010000L0060 Martha J Eliassen PANY, Section 13, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Plaintiff dynamic trunking Also known as Tract 5664, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, an unrecorded Lot 6, Block L, of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter vs. protocols. subdivision. of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 36, CHRISTOPHER N. KWANGWARI; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHRISTOPHER N. Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida. KWANGWARI; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID • Candidate should Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. DEFENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UN- possess solid un- Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Parcel Identifi cation Number: 1-31-43-36-010-000L-006.0 KNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Property Address: xxx, Clewiston, FL 33440 AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UN- derstanding of the DER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANT(S); BAYVIEW LOAN SERVIC- following aspects of Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. ING, LLC; WHETHER DISSOLVED OR PRESENTLY EXISTING, TOGETHER scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. WITH ANY GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, OR TRUSTEES networking and the Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. OF SAID DEFENDANT(S) AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, support of IP net- A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the THROUGH, WHETHER UNDER, OR AGAINST DEFENDANT(S); UNKNOWN 17th day of July, 2014. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; UNKNOWN TENANT #3; UNKNOWN works to include: Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s TENANT #4; UNKNOWN TENANT #5; UNKNOWN TENANT #6; UNKNOWN OSI model, STP, Barbara S. Butler Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 TENANT #7; UNKNOWN TENANT #8; UNKNOWN TENANT #9; UNKNOWN and 802.11 a, b, g, Clerk of Circuit Court A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the TENANT #10; UNKNOWN TENANT #11; UNKNOWN TENANT #12; UN- Hendry County, Florida 17th day of July, 2014. KNOWN TENANT #13; UNKNOWN TENANT #14; UNKNOWN TENANT #15; n protocols. 465669 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. UNKNOWN TENANT #16; UNKNOWN TENANT #17; UNKNOWN TENANT • Candidate should Barbara S. Butler #18; UNKNOWN TENANT #19; UNKNOWN TENANT #20; UNKNOWN TEN- Clerk of Circuit Court ANT #21; UNKNOWN TENANT #22; UNKNOWN TENANT #23; UNKNOWN possess a functional Hendry County, Florida TENANT #24; UNKNOWN TENANT #25; UNKNOWN TENANT #26; UN- understanding of 465663 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 KNOWN TENANT #27; UNKNOWN TENANT #28; UNKNOWN TENANT #29; NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED UNKNOWN TENANT #30; UNKNOWN TENANT #31; UNKNOWN TENANT routing protocols to #32; UNKNOWN TENANT #33; UNKNOWN TENANT #34; include: OSPF and Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Defendant(s).

EIGRP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the US Bank as C/F FL Dundee Lien Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE OF SALE • Candidate should Inv, LLC the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, de- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the TC 10L, LLC the holder of the follow- Foreclosure entered in the above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Hend- possess a functional scription of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: ing certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. ry County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in Hendry County, Florida, understanding of The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the described as: CERT. NAME IN name in which it was assessed are as follows: LOTS 32 THROUGH 38, THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 44 AND LOTS 45 additional protocols NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED THROUGH 50, INCLUSIVE, DIFFENBAUGH’S ADDITION TO and services to in- 1236 2011 1344331-020000K0050 Yariel & Mirla Fernandez CERT. NAME IN NORTH LABELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- clude. LACP, VRRP, NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 57, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS The Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the North- 3204 2010 1214334-02000030020 Bobby Ray Hall OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING AND BEING IN SECTION HSRP west one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 34, Township 32, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, • Candidate should 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida. Lot 2, in Block 3 of Harlem Addition No. 6 to Clewiston, Hendry County, FLORIDA (Also known as Lot 12, Block K PIONEER PLANTATION, an unrecorded Florida, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat book 4, Pages 15 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, on July 2, 2014 at be familiar with a subdivision.) and 16, of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. 11:00 am at 25 E. Hickpochee 2nd Floor, LaBelle, FL. basic understanding Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other Parcel Identifi cation Number: 1-31-43-34-020-000K-005.0 Property Identifi cation Number: 1-34-43-21-020-0003-0020 than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must fi le a claim of GLBP, MPLS, Property Address: 5201 Hendry Isles Blvd., Clewiston, FL 33440 Property Address: 2404 9th Court, Clewiston, FL 33440 within 60 days after the sale. VPLS and BGP Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the 5th day of June, 2014. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. BY: J. Bevis EMAIL: All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Deputy Clerk If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommoda-

[email protected] Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- tion in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at and Get Results scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please con- ADVERTISE Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 tact Sheila Mann, Court Operation Manager, whose offi ce if located A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the at the Lee County Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, 17th day of July, 2014. 17th day of July, 2014. Florida 33901, and whose telephone number is (239) 533-1700, at www.newszap.com Looking for a place to Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immedi- hang your hat? Look Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler ately upon receiving this notifi cation if the time before the sched- click on Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court uled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice no further than the Hendry County, Florida Hendry County, Florida impaired, call 711. classifieds classifieds. 465658 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 465654 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 465772 CN 6/12,19/2014 14 Caloosa Belle June 12, 2014

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes DESIGN, PERMITTING AND GENERAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR LABELLE RECREATIONAL PARK - FORREY DRIVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the US Bank as C/F FL Dundee Lien IN HENDRY COUNTY Inv, LLC the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, de- RFQ No. 2014-16 scription of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: Opening Date and Time: June 19, 2014 @ 2:00 p.m. CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Board is seeking an engineering fi rm interested 1233 2011 1344331-020000J0040 James T Hahne Est in providing professional services for design, permitting and general consult- c/o Linda Hahne Yancey ing services for LaBelle Recreational Park - Forrey Drive in Hendry County, Florida. Firms submitting must have expertise in electrical design and per- The Northwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the North- mitting. Proposers shall have all services available in-house or may propose east one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 34, Township multiple fi rms, which have joined together to provide the various required 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida. disciplinary services in order to offer a complete submission. Individuals and (Also known as Tract 4 of Block J, of Pioneer Plantation, an unrecorded fi rms properly registered in the State of Florida are encouraged to submit subdivision.) their qualifi cations for consideration. All submittals (see Part IV, Submission Requirements) received in response to this RFQ will be reviewed by a Rec- Parcel Identifi cation Number: 1-31-43-34-020-000J-004.0 reation Board Evaluation Committee. The fi rms submitting should be pre- Property Address: 990 Tampa Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440 pared to make a presentation to the selection committee. In order to be considered, submittals must be received by the Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Board at the C. E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Offi ce) in the Hendry County Court- Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. house Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle Florida by 2:00 p.m., All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. June 19, 2014, at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s A copy of the Instructions and RFQ Documents can be obtained from the Submitted photo Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Hendry County website (hendryfl a.net) or Hendry County Engineering Of- A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the fi ce, by email at konan@hendryfl a.net or by calling (863) 675-5222. Instruc- 17th day of July, 2014. tions and RFQ documents will be emailed upon request. Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. Tennis, anyone? Barbara S. Butler The solicitation does not commit the Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Board to Clerk of Circuit Court award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a re- Last week the LaBelle High School Varsity Tennis Team held a tennis camp Hendry County, Florida sponse to this RFQ, or to contract for any services. The Board reserves the 465657 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 right to reject any or all submittals received as a result of this solicitation, or for local kids ages 11-15. The camp lasted from Tuesday, May 27-Friday, to cancel in part or in its entirety this RFQ, if it is in the best interest of the Board to do so. May 30. The camp was a great success for many reasons. LaBelle kids were Public Notice Public Notice Hendry LaBelle Recreation Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ac- introduced to a new and different activity that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. tively seeks Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. These same boys and girls may love this new sport and decide to improve Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar and become great players for LHS in the future. Also, this allowed LHS play- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Myra Johnson al (863) 675-5240. Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes ers and coaches to give back to the community. The proceeds from the camp Darrell R. Harris, Chairman will help pay for player uniforms and equipment for next year. A fall tennis NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the US Bank as C/F FL Dundee Lien Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Board Inv, LLC the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a 465447 CN/CB 5/22,29;6/5,12/2014 camp is in the works and if anyone in the LaBelle area is interested please tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, de- scription of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: contact Coach Kidd at [email protected].fl .us. A special thanks goes out CERT. NAME IN Buying a car? Look in How fast can your car to several sponsors who also helped make the camp possible: Akin-Davis NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1247 2011 1344331-020000P0160 Ramon G Del Pino & the classifieds. Selling go? It can go even Funeral Home, LaBelle Rotary Club, Higginbotham and Soud CPA, and K & Ramon Del Pino a car? Look in the faster when you sell M Drugs.

Lot 16, Block P, PIONEER PLANTATION, an unrecorded subdivision, more classifieds. it in the classifieds. particularly described as follows: The Southeast one-quarter of the of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 34, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida. Sport Shorts Parcel Identifi cation Number: 1-31-43-34-020-000P-016.0 Property Address: 1001 Yeehaw Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440 LABELLE AREA

Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. LMS basketball camp All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. BUSINESS & SERVICE LaBelle Middle school is hosting a basket- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s ball camp next week June 16-20 in the gym Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the at LMS. Open to the fi rst 50 players from 17th day of July, 2014. Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. ages 6-13 (Students who just fi nished Kin- Barbara S. Butler DIRECTORY dergarten through 8th grade, open to both Clerk of Circuit Court Hendry County, Florida Boy’s and Girls. 465660 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 Camp is Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to APPLIANCES & REPAIRS ROOFING 2:30 p.m. (pick up by 3:00) Public Notice Public Notice QUALITY USED Metal Roofs Seamless Gutters APPLIANCES AND REPAIRS NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Re-Roofs Soffit & Fascia Community Briefs Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes 863-673-8944 Roof Repairs Free Estimates {35 S. Main St. • LaBelle, FLÊ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the TC Tampa I, LLC,PNC C/O TC Tampa I, LLC the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi - 863-673-1737 Take a Florida Forest Break cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of is- Se Habla Español suance, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: Licensed & Insured #2006258472167 If you are searching for an affordable day CERT. NAME IN or weekend trip in Florida, then look no fur- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2836 2011 1074334-A0000020000 Lester E Thompson Jr CHIROPRACTIC ther than your Florida State Forest. There are currently thirty-fi ve Florida State Forests with The East one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one- PARRISH FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC quarter of Section 7, Township 43 South, Range 34 East, Hendry County, 1,058,000 acres of designated trails for hik- Florida, EXCLUDING the West 375.86 feet and EXCLUDING the South 161.00 feet and EXCLUDING road right-of-way. Dr. Joshua Parrish, DC Dr. Selena Parrish, DC ing, biking, horseback riding and off high- Dr Ryan Parrish, DC And 80 N. Main Street • LaBelle FL 33935 way vehicle riding. Annual passes are now Phone: (863) 675-0421 Lic# CCC037019 Office (863)675-7045 Beginning 161 feet North of the Southwest corner of the Southwest one- Lic#CCC1325950 Office: (863) 675-7045 available; the annual day use entrance pass quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter, Sec- Fax (863) 324-8149 1050981 Commerce Cowboy Circle Dr. Suite B. Fax Fax(863)612-1158 (863) 612-1158 tion 7, Township 43 South, Range 34 East, Hendry County, Florida; costs thirty dollars ($30) and is valid for one thence East 190 feet; thence North 89 feet; thence East 115 feet; thence E-mail: [email protected] North 445 feet; thence West 305 feet; thence South 534 feet to the www.facebook.com/ParrishFamilyChiro TREE SERVICE year of unlimited visits. The annual pass al- Point-of-Beginning. Website: www.parrishfamilychiro.com lows the driver and up to seven passengers Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. entry into any Florida State Forest where a All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. PERSONAL TRAINER HUNTERS fee is routinely required. Entrance Fee for Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s designated areas is $2.00 per person, chil- Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Jackie Roversi TTREE SSERVICEVICE dren under 6 admitted free. A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of July, 2014, which is the 17th day of July, 2014. Certified and Insured For over 75 years, Florida Forest Service Dated this 28th day of May, 2014. Barbara S. Butler has been preserving large parcels of land for Clerk of Circuit Court 2010 Fort Denaud Road • LaBelle, FL 33935 ‡7UHH7ULPPLQJ Hendry County, Florida Phone: (305) 764-7914 recreation and the state’s future natural re- 465664 CN 6/5,12,19,26/2014 E-mail: [email protected] 5HPRYDO source needs. These hidden treasures along - Initial Confidential Assement at no cost - ‡ 6WXPS*ULQGLQJ Florida provide a break from the hectic city Need a few more bucks Reading a newspaper - Now in LaBelle - Only $45 per hour - ‡6KDSLQJ 7RSSLQJ life and allow you to relax in “old Florida” to purchase something helps you understand style. From wetlands in South Florida to pine deer? Pick up some the world around you. extra bucks when you No wonder newspaper ADVERTISING PAYS!  plantations in North Florida, Florida State sell your used items in readers are more suc- /LFHQVHGDQG,QVXUHG Forest trails serve as outdoor classrooms for the classifeids. cessful people! people of all ages to explore and learn. June 12, 2014 Caloosa Belle 15 It took a village to move a playground FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 2, 2014) – It took less than two miles away. The move elimi- a village to move a playground when Com- nated some duplication of services within munity Cooperative donated equipment to the Dunbar community and was consistent Child Care of Southwest Florida. A spontane- with the United Way philosophy of partner ous public-private partnership materialized agencies collaborating on shared services. to relocate no-longer-needed play structures When Community Cooperative offered the from Community Cooperative in Fort Myers unneeded equipment, CCSWFL’s new La- to CCSWFL’s new LaBelle early-education Belle center was the right place to rebuild center, scheduled to open June 30. the playground. Employees from Waste Pro, a waste-re- “Our new LaBelle center, less than a mile moval service company, had volunteered to from the current Children’s Garden of La- dismantle the equipment, and The Mitchell Belle location, is a larger facility with room Family offered to transport it in a Bud Light for an expanded outdoor play area,” said semitrailer. When some of the pieces were Executive Director Beth Lobdell. “With the unexpectedly too big for the truck, Sam Gal- move, we expect to increase our enrollment loway Ford came to the rescue with a fl atbed by a dozen youngsters, so the new play- truck and assistance from All Star Rentals. ground will be well used.” “Watching this effort unfold and seeing Since its creation in 1984, Community everyone so willing to help was wonder- Cooperative has been providing emergency Submitted photo ful,” said Community Cooperative Executive food outreach and resources to communi- Volunteers load play ground equipment for the trip to LaBelle. Offi cer Tracey Galloway. “It was more of a ties across Lee County, as well as partnering challenge than we anticipated, but everyone with agencies throughout Southwest Florida. was determined to get the project done.” Child Care of Southwest Florida, founded in In January, Community Cooperative 1967, works to strengthen and enhance the (then CCMI) closed its Montessori Pre- lives of children and their families at six ac- HERE’S MY CARD school, and most of its 34 preschoolers credited early-education centers in Lee and Keep the number of these locally owned businesses transferred to Child Care of Southwest Flor- Hendry counties. To learn more, visit www. ida’s P.A. Geraci Child Development Center, ccmileecounty.com and www.ccswfl .org. on hand for all of your service & shopping needs. Woman’s Club supports education Because members of the LaBelle Wom- Many women of the community have an’s Club care enough to work hard for oth- donated colorful materials, cottons and dark ers, numerous young women in Malawi, fl annels for the project. Africa, will have the opportunity to spend Women from the local club delivered all more time getting an education. In fact, san- the items for Days for Girls kits to Ocala on itary kits constructed by these local ladies Friday, June 6. will make it possible for these girls to spend The project isn’t over yet. More kits are some 60 days a year in school than they oth- still to be made and the group is having a erwise could. Days for Girls sew day on June 17 to work The community opened its heart to the on bags and liners. They have some “super cause, providing over 1,100 bars of soap, 1EZDRIVE.COM 1,144 Ziploc Freezer Bags, 756 wash cloths, sewers” who have knocked out the more 847 shields, 895 liners, 105 bags and 443 pairs diffi cult shields, but could use a few more Guaranteed Credit Approval of panties - all in just the last six months. volunteers to help with the easier tasks. Each kit includes a draw string bag, wash For more information on the project, go cloth, bar of hotel soap, eight absorbent fl an- to DayforGirls.com. Chip Dorn Used Tractors - Buy, Sell or Trade nel pads and two moisture barrier shields to If you would like to help the LaBelle club Randy Hamilton Bush Hog, Mowing Acreage hold liners in place, a pair of panties size 10- complete its commitment, just call Tina at EZ 863-675-1866 Buddy Emswiler Auto Sales 17800Parkinson Rd (239) 728-2338 16 and a visual instruction sheet with a gal- 863-674-1324 or email her at noel_tina@ Alva, FL 33920 (239) 218-8833 lon size zip lock bag. hotmail.com.

Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant LaBelle Woman’ Club members gath- ered all the sanitary kits for girls they have completed to take to the Ocala Woman’s Club for disbursal to young girls in need in Ma- lawi, Africa. The kits will prevent monthly Put your card in this space disruption in their for six weeks for studies so they can complete their edu- Only $90! cation. Pictured from Call us at 863-675-2541 left: Sharyn Schlitter, or e-mail Lori Hornick, Tina [email protected] Noel, Lilly Hart, Lesly for more info Rodriguez and Elvia Rodriguez. 16 Caloosa Belle June 12, 2014

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