Nicholas J. Cutinha - Medal of Honor Even If They Aren’T Yours, and Recycle Them

Vol. 97 No. 5 Delivering Western Hendry County’s News Since 1922 January 30, 2020 You’re never too old To Reduce, Reuse, Recycle By Danika J. Hopper Caloosa Belle While we were kids, Earth Day celebra- tions might’ve included projects like making sunflower seed-and-peanut butter pine cones to hang as bird feeders, or up-cycling soup cans into a pencil holders, while some of us even helped to plant trees. It was always a day filled with activities that instilled the reduce, reuse, recycle theme that has surrounded Earth Day for the past fifty years. A mantra that has a tendency to lose meaning and momentum as we age. But, Earth Day is still important, as it reminds us all to think about solutions to the problems our planet faces, and there is plenty that we can do to contribute. “While writing a letter to a politician or making a donation to an environmental Courtesy photo/ Kass Whidden of Lilac Photography cause are not actions to be taken lightly, there are smaller actions that can be taken,” said Danielle Poole, a community organizer who plans to volunteer at Hendry County’s 2020 Swamp Cabbage Royalty 50th Anniversary of Earth Day event. “I am a lifelong resident, and I know so many From left to right Junior Miss Jayla Williams, Swamp Cabbage Queen Ryley Bowen, Swamp Cabbage Princess Grace people in Hendry who just don’t think Ryan, and in front is Little Miss Remington Ergle. See a list of all the winners on page 3. there’s much we can do. But that’s not true! Take a nature walk or hike with your family, or invite friends, and simply appreciate it. Pick up any bottles or cans along the way, Nicholas J. Cutinha - Medal of Honor even if they aren’t yours, and recycle them. Bring a reusable bag to the store when By Patty Brant shopping. Skip the straw in your drink at a Special to the Caloosa Belle restaurant. Turn off any electronics that are not in use, for even just one day. These are Some things cannot be forgotten. just a few simple ways to make a positive Some things should never be forgotten. impact.” Those two realities come together in the story of a young man who lived in LaBelle See Reuse — Page 2 for a time as a boy, and did more in his short life than can truly be comprehended. Nicholas J. Cutinha was just one of a generation of young people who followed their consciences into the crosshairs of history, a journey that would end for him with the posthumous presentation of the Medal of Honor. Nicholas’ story starts much the same as so many of this country’s heroes. As a Honoring the best of us/Patty Brant young man he left his home and family, LaBelle residents have the opportunity to contribute to a lasting monument to committed himself to a higher standard and a local hero, Nicholas Cutinha, who earned his country’s highest honor, a Con- paid the full price for America’s freedom in gressional Medal of Honor, for his unselfish devotion to duty and his fellow Submitted photo a land far from home. Marines in 1968. The effort was kicked off Saturday, January 18, at McDonalds. The sign for Hendry County’s 50th Today, LaBelle residents have the oppor- Veterans, including Dan McKinney who was seriously wounded in the attack at Anniversary of Earth Day Celebration tunity to help ensure that Nicholas’ and his Gia Dinh, Viet Nam, where Sp4c Cutinha was killed. Front row from left: John serves as an example of the “Reduce, McGlynchey, Steve Nisbet, Sr., Steve Nisbet Jr., Amanda Nisbet and Dan McKin- reuse, recycle” theme. See Honor — Page 4 ney. Back row: Tommy Vaughan, Charlie Davis and Dave Randant. 2 Caloosa Belle January 30, 2020 Child Care of Southwest Florida appoints Yadira Lorenzo as director of The Children’s Garden in LaBelle FORT MYERS – Child Care of Southwest members of the community, and she has About Child Care of Families. All six CCSWFL locations have Florida has appointed Yadira Lorenzo experience educating children of all ages, five-star ratings through the Early Learning as director for The Children’s Garden, a including youth with special needs. Southwest Florida Coalition of Southwest Florida. CCSWFL high-quality early learning center in Labelle. “We like to say that all children are like Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc. follows the nationally recognized, re- Lorenzo has worked in early childhood little seeds, and as teachers we need to (CCSWFL) is a nonprofit early childhood search-based Creative Curriculum, with education since 2009, including the last water them so they can grow and be suc- education provider with six learning centers a goal of creating safe, nurturing learning nine years with Child Care of Southwest cessful as they advance in school,” Lorenzo in Lee and Hendry counties that serve environments that develop young minds, Florida as a HeadStart teacher at Harlem said. “It’s so important that all children have more than 500 children from 6 weeks to 8 support families, strengthen the commu- Academy Child Care Center in Clewiston access to high-quality child care so they can years old. Each center is accredited through nity and secure the future. Through its be prepared for school. Kindergarten is too and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) the National Accreditation Commission for participation in the USDA’s Child Food Care late to start learning.” teacher at The Children’s Garden before Early Learning Leaders and is recognized as Program, each child has access to a healthy, being promoted to center director. The Children’s Garden has a five-star a Gold Seal Quality Care Program through nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks. The Children’s Garden serves more than rating through the Early Learning Coalition the Florida Department of Children and 50 students from 2 months to 4 years old, of Southwest Florida. It also is accredited Sponsor, volunteer and focusing on the development of physical, through the National Accreditation Com- donation op- social, emotional and intellectual growth. mission for Early Learning Leaders and portunities are The center employs 14 staff members. is recognized as a Gold Seal Quality Care available. For Lorenzo promotes self-esteem and inde- Program through the Florida Department of more informa- pendence to help children become healthy Children and Families. tion, please visit Lorenzo received an Associate of Arts ccswfl.org. degree and an Associate of Science degree in early childhood education from Palm Reuse Beach State College. Continued From Page 1

As adults, Earth Day can be celebrated through moments of reflection, and as we consider the small sacrifices and simple acts that help make this planet a healthy and safe place to live, these seemingly mi- nor contributions do make a big difference. “The Earth is truly a spectacular place to live, and it deserves, at the very least, our respect,” says Poole. Hendry County’s 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at YOU HAVE THE Barron Park. It will be free for exhibitors and attendees. If you are interested in participating in Hendry County’s Earth Day FREEDOM TO event, contact Tina Noel, volunteer point of contact, by email at LaBelleEarthDay2020@ No Credit CHOOSE † gmail.com or by phone at 863-673-1144. Refused YOUR CHOICE! IN AND RECEIVE BRING THIS AD FREE POINTS (NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY)

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The 2020 Swamp Cabbage HENDRY COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Notice is hereby given that the Local Planning Agency of Hendry County (LPA) will hold a public hearing on the following Festival Royality Courts ordinance to rezone property on February 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., at the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, Florida. The LPA will determine if the petition is consistent with the Hendry Queen Ryley Bowen 2nd runner up: Rebecca Howard County Comprehensive Plan and will review the petition for consistency with the Hendry County Land Development Code. 1st runner up: Novie Kohutek Junior Miss Photogenic: Jayla Williams The recommendations of the LPA will be made to the Board of County Commissioners for final consideration at a public 2nd runner up: Amber Barnett Junior Miss Most Talented: Harleigh hearing. This hearing will be held on February 25, 2020, at 5:05 p.m. at the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Queen Photogenic: Novie Kohutek Weber Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, Florida. Queen Most Talent: Ryley Bowen All interested parties are invited to appear and be heard at the public hearings with respect to the proposed ordinance. Oral Little Miss Remington Ergle and written comments will be accepted. A copy of the petition and the ordinance are available for inspection at the Hendry Princess Grace Ryan 1st runner up: Olivia Howard County Planning and Zoning Department, 640 S. Main St., LaBelle, FL between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., 1st runner up: Emmalee Grace 2nd runner up: Aubree Penul Monday through Friday, and at the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners’ office, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, 2nd runner up: Little Miss Photogenic: Remington Ergle FL between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 3rd runner up: Little Miss Most Talented: Olivia Howard If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter consid- Princess Photogenic: Emmalee Grace ered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she Princess Most Talented: Grace Ryan Most Ad Sales: Emmalee Grace may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence Most Ticket Sales: Amber Barnett upon which the appeal is to be based. Junior Miss Jayla Williams People’s Choice: Grace Ryan Any questions pertaining to this matter should be directed to the Planning and Zoning Department, by phone (863-675- 1st runner up: Harleigh Weber Miss Congeniality: Grace Ryan 5240), email ([email protected]), U. S. mail (P.O. Box 2340, LaBelle, FL 33975) or by fax (863-674-4194). If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation for your attendance at either meeting, please contact Hendry County Planning and Zoning at (863) 675-5240; Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail Community Briefs [email protected]. American Legion Events: Open to the Public. Everyone welcome to Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. the smoke free dining room. Bring your Happy Hour Monday - Friday 11am–1:00 Si necesita la asistencia de un intérprete que hable español para participar un esta reunión, por favor póngase en contacto family, friends and neighbors to enjoy a con Myra Johnson al (863) 675-5240. pm + 4:00-6:00 pm. Lounge Opens 9 a.m. terrific buffet breakfast. Daily. American Legion Post 130 Meetings: (All Petition Number: RZ19-0014 * February 5, 12, 19, 26 - Every Members welcome) Wednesday – 6-8 p.m. Queen of Hearts and Applicant: BHT Properties Group, LLC (RJ 77 Enterprises, LLC), represented by * February 5 – 1st Wed - 7:30 p.m. Johnson-Prewitt & Associates, Inc. Free Juke Box in the lounge. American Legion Riders meeting * January 31, February 7, 28 - FISH Ordinance Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, * February 12 – 2nd Wed - 6 p.m. FLORIDA, GRANTING A ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURE FRY: Friday, 5-7 p.m. We serve an assort- Sons of the American Legion meeting ment of fish, shrimp, crabcakes & chicken (A-2) TO THE HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (I-2) ZONING DISTRICT ON +/- 201.25 ACRES; PROVIDING * February 13 - 2nd Thurs – 6:30 FOR CONFLICTS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER’S with cole slaw, baked potato or French fries p.m. The American Legion E-board fol- ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. & roll $9. Homemade desserts by the Amer- lowed by General meeting. Project size: +/- 201.25 acres ican Legion Auxiliary are available $1/slice * February 20 - 3rd Thurs - 6 p.m. to support our Veterans. Karaoke begins at American Legion Auxiliary meeting. Location: 4164 CR 833, Clewiston, FL 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! (Feb. 14: Ribeye * March 5 - 1st Thurs – 6 p.m. DAV (Parcel ID: 1-32-43-34-A00-0001.0200) Steak Dinner; Feb. 21: Swamp Cabbage (Disabled American Veterans): Weekend Dinner Buffet – see below) Request: The applicant is requesting a rezone on the subject property from General Agriculture (A-2) “Like” our Facebook page to get all to Heavy Industrial (I-2). * February 2, 16 – Sunday - Breakfast the weekly updates, the newsletters and at 9am-11am in Lounge, Open to public – 1 calendars on our website at www.legion- Legal description of subject properties: plate $7. post130.com. American Legion Post 130 is * February 9, 23 – Sunday - American DESCRIPTION located at 699 SR80 West, across from the Legion Auxiliary Breakfast Buffet, 9A-12P Shell station. For further information call BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 32 EAST, HENDRY $8 – The WORKS!! Open to the Public. Ev- 863-675-8300. COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE N89°06’20”E ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID SECTION 34 A DIS- eryone welcome to the smoke free dining TANCE OF 5286.13 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE S00°16’35”E ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID SECTION 34, A DISTANCE OF 1720.98 FEET; THENCE DUE WEST A DIS- room. Bring your family, friends and neigh- TANCE OF 5293.37 FEET TO THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE N00°00’53” W ALONG bors to enjoy a terrific breakfast buffet. Need paint for a project? SAID WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SECTION 34 A DISTANCE OF 1638.44 FEET TO THE POINT-OF-BEGINNING. * February 14, - Friday - Valentine’s Stop by the Hendry County Household LESS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 833. Day - Ribeye Steak dinner, baked potato, Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center in LaBelle CONTAINING 201.25 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. tossed salad, roll, beverage. $10. 5-7 p.m. and check out the FREE recycled paint - Valentine desserts by American Legion collection! 1360 Forestry Division Road, Auxiliary $1 slice Public Welcome! LaBelle. Phone 863-675-5252. * February 15, Saturday - Veterans & Family Appreciation Day, hosted by Amer- ican Legion Post 130, Starts 11:00 a.m., • OFFICE CALL + EXAM $12 Bike & Car Show - trophies for Top 3 Bikes • LOW COST & Cars. Vendors welcome, Food, Music, VACCINATION EVERY DAY Hunting Shot Gun Raffle, Face painting for the kids, Games for kids and adults. Pro- • TOM CAT NEUTERS $25 ceeds to help our local veterans. Informa- • BOARDING $10 A DAY tion call - 863-675-8300. * February 21, - Friday – Swamp Cab- In LaBelle bage Weekend Friday Dinner Buffet – 5-7 Mon Tue Wed Fri 8 to 5 pm. Public Welcome Thur and Sat * February 22, - Saturday - Pork Ten- 8-12 derloin luncheon - $8 1-4 p.m. after parade In Clewiston – Don’t fight the crowds – come enjoy the Thur 3 p.m. peace and camaraderie at the Legion – Sat 2 p.m Public Welcome. By Appointment Only * February 23, - Sunday - American Emergency Service Available! Legion Auxiliary Breakfast Buffet, 9A-12P Shewmakers $8 – Biscuits & sausage gravy, eggs, casse- Animal Hospital roles, bacon, sausage, orange juice, coffee. 1095 N. SR 29, LaBelle 863-675-2441 4 Caloosa Belle January 30, 2020 Honor Continued From Page 1

buddies’ story remains a vital piece of American history. It’s been almost 52 years since Nicholas and his comrades paid for our freedom – again – as our young men and women continue to do today. It seems there is no end to the “installments.” On March 2, 1968, at a place near Sai- gon, Nicholas and his buddies stepped up to their calling. It was just another day for these comrades in a brutal war, routinely putting their all in jeopardy. Sp4c Cutinha, also known as “Nickie” or “Porky,” was a machine gunner in the US Army’s 4th Battalion 9th Regiment 25th Infantry Division, known as the “Manchus.” Already a seasoned combat veteran, Nickie understood the dangers he and his buddies faced. That day, he took on his final test near a place called Gia Dinh, Viet Nam. With him were many young men who had been in that situation before and some, like Dan McKinney, a new replacement, just in-country. It didn’t take long for Dan to be indelibly impressed by this young man who accepted “newbies” like him into the broth- erhood of the Manchus. Almost immediately, Nickie was a kind of “John Wayne” hero Submitted photo/Patty Brant Nicholas J. Cutinha’s Medal of Honor is housed at American Legion Post 130 to him and the others, Dan said. This was alonwith his other medals and memorabilia. a man with experience and compassion, who built a sense of trust with his men in a world where trust in each other was more legs and the side of his head and a bullet to them to their enemy. important than it ever would be again. the back. Fellow Viet Nam vet and former Marine Dan recalls that day so long ago. Dan recalls another special hero from Charlie Davis is orchestrating an honor for They were with a force of about 100 that day. Medic Ron Slane, a conscientious Nicholas. Charlie, along with DAV Chapter men on a search-and-destroy mission near objector who would not kill but had the 144 and fellow area veterans, are spear- Saigon when they walked into a well-laid strength and bravery to save lives on the heading a project to put up a statue in trap. Ahead of the Manchus, North Viet- battlefield. His last act was to adminis- LaBelle Veteran Park depicting an American namese regulars had set themselves up in ter morphine to Dan before being killed machine gunner in Viet Nam. The likeness a horseshoe pattern. When the Americans himself. That morphine allowed Dan to be will be a reminder of all the young veterans were well across one of many bridges in still as bullets continued to rain in and then of that era who put aside their personal the area, they began taking heavy fire from remain still as, after the battle, the enemy needs to take on the burden for us all. small arms, automatic weapons, grenades shot any American survivors they found. The veterans are asking the community to and snipers from dug-in enemy forces As with all our heroes, those at home support the legacy of Nicholas Cutinha and about twice their strength. also pay the price. Dan’s wife, Linda, was those legions of young fighters by contribut- In a short while, the Americans lost living at home in Illinois with her parents. ing to this statue. communications and their top officers. See- The battle at Gia Dinh occurred on a The effort is well on its way, coordi- ing that their position was not sustainable, Saturday. The following Monday she read nated by the Military Support Foundation, with the enemy at the front and a bridge a description of the massacre in her local Inc., and supported by LaBelle’s veteran’s causing a bottleneck in the rear, Nickie took newspaper that cited the unit involved – organizations, the City of LaBelle (which it upon himself to move forward and lay her husband’s unit. Because of a mix up kicked things off with a $6,000 donation) down cover fire so his fellow soldiers could with the Red Cross, she was not notified and a $3,000 donation from Hendry County. try to pull back and evacuate the wounded. of her husband’s fate. It was not until the The Nisbet family, who hosted a fundraising Taking heavy fire on himself, he would following Saturday that Dan was able to call event at their LaBelle McDonalds location crawl to an operable machine gun after his her from Japan. He was beginning a long on Saturday, January 18, contributed a was destroyed, to continue covering the recovery, but he was alive. $1,000 check, representing $657 from withdrawal of his men. Dan, and many others, have been able French fry sales and a personal gift of $343 They were pinned down for six hours, to live their lives because of what Nickie did to honor Steve Nisbet’s father, Arthur F. Dan said, before the position was finally that day. Nisbet USAF retired, a World War II and overrun and the enemy continued to pick There are far too many stories like Nick- Korean Conflict veteran, and father-in-law off the wounded who could not make it ie’s and Ron’s and Dan’s, from over 200 John J. Mazzarese USAF retired, a veteran back across the bridge. Nickie had provided years of our country’s conflicts. The tally of World War II and Purple Heart recipient his men a way to their future as he contin- rises even today, with no end in sight. We from the Viet Nam War. ued to take fire, taking hit after hit until he still ask the unthinkable of our young men Donors will be invited to the LaBelle finally had no more to give. and women and they still amaze us with Civic Center March 29 at 2 p.m. to honor The ambush at Gia Dinh was one of the their strength and honor. the life and sacrifice of Nicholas Cutinha top ten single-day loss of life days of the Over 50 years after their ordeal, Dan and his comrades. Afterwards the event will Viet Nam War, Dan said, claiming 49 killed and some of the other Manchus return to move to the LaBelle Veterans Park across (one of whom died the following day) and LaBelle regularly to share memories, to visit from the Courthouse for the unveiling of 27 wounded, with only 18 walking away the site of Nickie’s grave in Fort Denaud the statue. unhurt. Cemetery and his Medal of Honor, which Donations may be sent to: It was just Dan’s fifth day of combat was donated to American Legion Post Military Support Foundation, Inc., and he suffered massive injuries – seven 130 to be cared for and displayed, and to 10181 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Suite C wounds – six shrapnel in his feet, hands, remember the man who would not leave Fort Myers, Fl 33966 January 30, 2020 Caloosa Belle 5 Guest Opinion She Wasn’t as Big as My Attitude Was Bad By Kevin Holland gleeful, I motioned that a shower” kind of smell; it was an “I took a Just a few hours earlier I had witnessed, via Special to the Caloosa Belle the seats were empty and bath in perfume” kind of smell. See where video, a van being swept into the graceless I’m going with this? We were then asked to I arrived at church early today so I could for him to come on down. sea, while what appeared to be a man stand up. This went well as long as I stood get that perfect seat in that ideal spot... About that time, I noticed frantically tried to escape the doomed the people at the end of in the empty seat space beside me. As an vehicle. He was no doubt terrified as he close enough to the stage to see everything aside, I don’t want to offend the heavy and close enough to the exit to beat the the row backing up, way was swept away to an untimely death. Did up, much like the parting folks….just telling you how it was. We then he have a wife and children? Were they in crowd to the parking lot. As I sat there sat down and the pastor started his sermon. people-watching, I relaxed and leaned my of the Red Sea. That’s the van with him? How many families were when I saw the man’s wife Five minutes into the sermon, Ms. head back on the comfortable high-backed Kevin Perfume USA decided that her hands were totally wiped out? How many hundreds of movie-style seat. The seat to my left and Holland making her way down the thousands of Japanese were now without aisle. I’m not saying she dry and needed lotion. Pulling a water the two on my right were empty, which bottle sized tube of hand cream out of her food, water, and shelter? was big, but she was about 8 inches too served to fortify my zone of comfort and purse, she commenced to squirting and All of the sudden my selfish lack of short for her weight. As she sat down be- relaxation. rubbing. There was no doubt in my mind perspective came around full circle. I didn’t Suddenly, out of my right peripheral, I side me she literally filled up all of her chair that her hands were dry as they sounded need anyone to expose me as my creator noticed a motion and turned to see a man and part of mine. I couldn’t sit up straight like the rubbing together of two pieces of spoke the truth to me ever so gently and waving two fingers at me. Realizing that he without serious rubbage. So, kinda miffed, sandpaper. But, the combination of the in a way that was completely understood. probably wasn’t scalping tickets in church, I leaned to the left realizing it was going to perfume and the hand lotion fragrances Guilt flooded through me to the point that I I understood that he wanted the two empty be a left cheek only service. were more than my sensitive nose could wanted to confess to the unsuspecting lady. seats that were serving as my space invader I had just gotten comfortable again take. It seemed as if she had stuffed both of I then took a good look at her and real- barriers. Inwardly reluctant but outwardly when the smell hit me. It wasn’t an “I need my nostrils full of pot puree. Now in panic ized that she had lost a few pounds. And mode, I did what I always do when unable that perfume, well it smelled real nice. I to move and trapped by unpleasant odors. straightened up in the chair as my corrected I nonchalantly covered my nose and started attitude had also re-aligned my posture. breathing through my mouth. Now, the sensation that I was eating it came to mind. The chair became two-cheek friendly once A few minutes later my conscience again. Noticing that my hands were dry, I started to bother me. On the outside, no- wondered if maybe someone in my vicinity one could tell anything was askew as I am had some smell-good lotion. I smiled and sometimes great at “acting” the part. But on re-directed my attention to the pastor as he the inside something was wrong. The re- taught on the importance of living your life cent tsunami in Japan then came to mind. from the inside out. TAX IMPACT OF VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD

Submitted photo Recently at the Rotary LaBelle Rotarian and United Way Hendry/Glades Coordinator, Greg Gunter- United Way Hendry/Glades Manger, Lisa Sands, Rotarian and Hendry/Glades Unmet Needs Treasurer, Frank Harris, Hendry/Glades Unmet Needs Coali- tion Chair, Margaret England. The United Way and Hendry/Glades Unmet Needs Coalition came together after Hurricane Irma to assist families with home repairs and other needs that were not met by other organizations in the communities. Cooking for a Cure! Once again local restaurants have come ing to have a 10 x 10 vendor spot (no food together to help finish the fight with cancer or drink) we are asking for a $25 donation on Saturday, February 1, from 11 a.m. – 2 to Relay for Life of LaBelle. Please contact p.m. TWO PEAS CAFE, Forrey Grill, The Vicki Reynolds 863-234-2405 for informa- Quart House, Log Cabin BBQ LaBelle, FL tion. Ticket available at Two Peas Cafe, and McDonald’s have come together to City Hall, Donna Nau at Whisper Creek or bring you a Pulled Pork Dinner. Entertain- any Relay For Life Team member. Tickets ment for the day will be provided by 2 Vets are $10 each and include your meal with a & A Mic. with karaoke. Teams will provide drink and has 3 coupons attached provided activities for the kids and Jamie Valeza will by Two Peas Cafe, Ace Hardware LaBelle be doing some face painting. Relay teams and Big Iron Barbell. Once again His Vision will have a dessert tent with delicious Our Hands, Inc. has provided all of the desserts for donation only and we will have meat for this event and we are so grateful to vendors throughout the park. Anyone wish- them. Please call Vicki if you need tickets. 6 Caloosa Belle January 30, 2020 Night to Shine comes to Hendry County! Obituaries By Danika J. Hopper unteers worked to serve 100,000 honored on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between Charles H. (Chuck) Thiess, Jr. Caloosa Belle guests. 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Honored guests will Charles H. (Chuck) Thiess, Jr. passed away “We are so humbled to see what God is be invited to try on the donated gently used on Dec. 23, 2019. He was born in Baltimore, Clewiston Church is hosting the very doing through this worldwide movement Md. on March 12, 1930 first Hendry County, Night to Shine a spe- prom gowns or suits at First UMC of Clew- and it is truly amazing to see what happens iston LEC. For more information about the and graduated from cial event that will take place simultaneous- when you tell 100,000 Kings and Queens Patterson Park High ly around the world on February 7, 2020. event visit their Facebook page: First United of the prom that God LOVES them and has Methodist Church of Clewiston, or find more School in 1948. He Formed through Tim Tebow Foundation, a a special plan for their life,” says Kimberly information online at www.fumcclewiston. joined the U.S. Marine Night to Shine is a prom night experience for Harp, a dedicated Night to Shine volunteer. com. Corps 11th Engineer- persons with special needs aged 14 and up. First United Methodist Church of Clew- ing Battalion and was Interested in volunteering? Volunteer Clewiston’s Night to Shine will be held at the iston requests donations of prom outfits for drum major in their meetings will be held Wednesday, January John Boy Auditorium on February 7, 2020 our the honored guests that will attend the reserve band. Upon his from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine. 29, and Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m. honorable discharge in The first Night to Shine was held in 2015, Please drop off your gently worn, cleaned at the at First UMC of Clewiston LEC 331 W Sept. 1948, Mr. Thiess when 15,000 volunteers came together to prom dresses and suits or tuxedos at the of- Osceola Ave. Volunteers must make one of joined the U.S. Navy, where he served on Un- honor 7,000 guests. Last year, 200,000 vol- fice at 352 W Arcade Avenue in Clewiston, these two meetings. derwater Demolition Team 4 until his honorable discharge in Sept. 1952. While with Team 4 he participated in the small submersible de- Seminole Wars experts to be at velopment program in the Virgin Islands and served as a swimming, physical training, and diving instructor at the Navy Basic Underwa- ter Demolition School in Little Creek, Virginia. LaBelle Heritage Museum on February 6 Upon discharge from the Navy, Mr. Thiess John and Mary Lou Missall, historians of authors of a number of books on the Semi- Longest Indian Conflict (1812 - 1858). Most married Mary Hupman Gay and they celebrat- America’s longest Indian conflict, the Sem- nole Wars and also collaborated with other military historians divide the United States ed their 40th anniversary just prior to her pass- inole Wars, will be the guest speakers at experts including Willie Johns, chief justice armed conflict with the Seminoles into three ing in 1993. He leaves behind four children, LaBelle Heritage Museum’s February 6, ad- of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, are not separate “wars” while the Seminoles them- Charlene Proeger, PhD (Terry) of Sarasota, mission is free and the meeting will be held strangers to longstanding supporters of La- selves look at it as one continuous and con- Fla., Bill Thiess (Beverly) of Fort Pierce, Fla., in the commission chambers of LaBelle City Belle Heritage Museum. This program will tinuing program of eradication and removal Cheryl Steward (Duane) of Eustis, Fla., and Hall, 481 West Hickpochee Avenue, SR-80, concentrate on salient facts of the so-called of an indigenous Florida people. For more Cindy Thiess of Cape Coral, Fla.; four grand- at 7 o’clock in the evening. The public is wel- Third Seminole War (1855 - 1858) the au- information about LaBelle Heritage Muse- children, Jacoah Jackson (Andrea) of Cape come. Parking is available and entry to the thors included in their latest publication The um and this program, call (863)674-0034 or Coral, Fla., Brandy Jackson of Smyrna, Ga., commission chambers is at the rear of the Seminole Struggle: A History of America’s visit www.labelleheritagemuseum.org. Shane Steward (Lisa) of Seattle, Wash. and building. Cody Steward (Michelle) of Winter Springs, The Missall’s, Fort Myers residents and Fla.; five great grandchildren; and his constant and beloved companion of 25 years, Mary Church Briefs Ann Mills of Port St. Lucie, Fla. Happenings at Barron Library Existence of God Citizens of Glory in concert Mr. Thiess had a long and successful career DESSERT AUCTION – The Dessert Auc- Caloosa Baptist Church will host a On Sunday, February 9 at 6 p.m. Caloosa managing oceanfront resorts on Miami Beach tion, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The community event on Feb 8 9 a.m.-11 Baptist Church will host Citizens of Glory in from 1956 to 1978, including the Chateau, Sa- fund raiser has been scheduled for Tuesday a.m. each day in the worship center here concert. This family band consists of nine hara, Beau Rivage, Nautilus, Newport, and evening, February 11, beginning at 6:00 pm. at Caloosa (550 W Hickpochee Ave). The siblings ages 6 - 24. They formed in 2009 Sheraton Beach. Upon retiring in 1978, he and We need your support to make this a suc- title is “Recent Scientific Discoveries and the and have been delighting audiences with his wife moved to Marathon, Fla., where they were members of the Marathon Yacht Club cessful event . . . we are looking for BAKERS Existence of God.” Dan Roach will present their music quality, stage presence, and and sailed the Keys and Bahamas until mov- and BIDDERS!! If you are willing to donate the two-part program. Refreshments will strong message. Their music style is Ameri- a baked item for the auction, please call the ing to LaBelle, Fla. in 1988. Upon the passing be provided. For more info contact Pas- library at 863-675-0833, or stop by to let us cana/Christian Contemporary with original of his wife Mary in 1993, Mr. Thiess moved to know. Put February 11 on your calendar tor James Hunt at 405-503-4092 or mail songs and unique arrangements. They St. Lucie County, Fla., where he was a mem- now, and plan on joining the fun. All funds [email protected]. Cindy Miller are “Musicianaries”; sharing the Gospel ber of the Fort Pierce American Legion Post raised stay at Barron Library to supplement at 863-673-3855 or email pianogirl57@ of Jesus Christ through music, and have a 40 and the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, where the budget. gmail.com. passion for encouraging families and young he served as a volunteer for 24 years. Honor- PRACTICE YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS – Join people to fight the good fight of faith! The ing his request, there will be a small, closed the group to practice your English skills ev- Bible Study concert is free, but a love offering will be family memorial and his ashes will be spread ery Monday morning at 11:00 am. This op- Bible Study & Christian Fellowship collected. upon the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. portunity is open to anyone interested. Group meets every Wednesday, 10 a.m. CHESS CLUB – Anyone interested in play- to 11:30 a.m., at Christ the King Lutheran ing, or learning the game of Chess is invited Church. All faiths are welcome to attend. CITY OF LABELLE to Barron Library Monday evenings from Christ the King Church is located at 350 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Beginners are welcome. County Road 78, ¼ mile west of State Route ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & DISASTER PUZZLING AT THE LIBRARY! – there is an ongoing jigsaw puzzle for you to work on. 29 in LaBelle. Refreshments served and a PREPAREDNESS PLAN COMMUNITY MEETING Get your teams together for the competition Bible will be provided if needed. For more info contact Pastor Nick at 239-470-4845. Notice is hereby given that the City of LaBelle will hold a kick-off meeting to discuss the that will begin in February 2020. Teams can City’s first Economic Development & Disaster Preparedness Plan onSaturday, Febru- be made up of 2 to 4 individuals. Watch for ary 8, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. The workshop is open to the public and will complete details. Revival to start PLAY AND LEARN WITH YOUR TOD- be held in the Civic Center behind City Hall at 481 W. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, FL The LaBelle Church of God at 590 E DLER – A couple of spots are currently avail- 33935. able for our Toddler Time. Children must be Hickpochee Ave (corner of Hwy 80 and Elm St) will be in Revival with Reverend During the meeting City Staff will provide an overview of the planning process and seek 18 months to 3 years old. If you are inter- public input on LaBelle’s “assets”. The meeting is open to the public and all are invited ested, call the library and reserve your spot, Brett Cooper, February 2 - 5. Service 863-675-0833. Space is limited. times are 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on to attend. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - Wednesday Sunday. Monday-Wednesday, the services If you need assistance, as per the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify the Clerk mornings at 10:45. Fun stories and activities start at 7:30 p.m. Join us for this special at least two days prior to the meeting at City Hall (863) 675-2872. are always a part of this weekly event. time of worship and spiritual renewal! January 30, 2020 Caloosa Belle 7 Put the Pedal to the Metal: Now Accepting New Patients First Annual Mod Lite Sugar Bowl by Danika J. Hopper Hanin Abou Ayash, MD Caloosa Belle Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics The Hendry County Motorsports Park, the southern-most dirt track in the U.S., is ready to kick-off the 2020 race season. Track sponsors, organizers, and racers just finished up Medicaid and Most Insurances Accepted. at their 2019 Awards Banquet, but without Discounted Fees Based on Income. skipping a beat- they’ve already gotten busy with preparations for the First Annual Mod Lite Sugar Bowl. The big race is scheduled You can make an appointment with to start February 6, 2020. Hanin Abou Ayash, MD by calling “This is going to be the largest event ever 1-844-FHCSWF or 1-844-342-7935. held at Hendry County Motorsports Park!” track owner and race organizer, Ken Kinney posted on Facebook. “The payout and format for the First An- nual Mod Lite Sugar Bowl next February 6th- 8th, at Hendry County Motorsports Park in Clewiston, will start as follows: Thurs- day night practice, Friday night qualifying,” explained Kinney, “We will then run 5 to 6 heat race features at $300 to win each with a full payout. A certain amount of cars will be locked in from these races. On Saturday, we will run multiple B mains to lock in the rest of the field, with a last chance race to Hanin Abou Ayash, MD determine the last car locked in, called the is accepting new patients at our Sugar Dash.” Kinney has been announcing racers from First Choice Kidcare office located at: all over the country, as they pre-register for 930 S. Main St., LaBelle, FL 33935 the Sugar Bowl. The impressive list or drivers who have already signed up includes: 2019 “National Quality Leader” “Path Excellence in Patient Service Award Winner” Mod Lite Points Champion car #97 Austin Martin, Car #56 Larry Hubbard, Jr., Car #10 Aubrey Taylor of Huffman, TX, Car #12 Corey Babbitt of Huffman, TX, Car #8 Bill Leonard from Naples, FL, Car #12 Fred Wil- son of Naples, FL, Car #27 Russell Campbell Submitted photo Now Accepting New Patients of Naples, FL, Car #1 Morghan Johnson of Aspiring racer, Madison Kinney, is get- Fayetteville, NC, Car #77 Larry Hubbard, lll. ting ready to drive in her first race. from Naples, FL, Car #11h Darrick Hubbard Betsabee Castillo Guerrero, MD Jr from Belleville, OH, Car #11d Darrick W. 10:00 p.m. for $20 per person. Watching the Hubbard of Fredericktown, OH, Car #83 action from the grandstands is free. John Wolf of Ellenton, FL, among others. Kinney urges racers to register for this ex- Medicaid and Most Insurances Accepted. “Right now we are looking for Friday citing chance “to get out there on that track Discounted Fees Based on Income. night sponsors for the heat race feature and show ’em what-U-got!” He pointed out payouts, as well as a halfway sponsor, hard luck sponsor, fast time sponsor and that it is an awesome opportunity to race You can make an appointment with other meaningful opportunities to sponsor against some of the best. For more infor- Betsabee Castillo Guerrero, MD by calling the event. We are putting on this race as mation visit the Hendry County Motorsports 1-844-FHCSWF or 1-844-342-7935. a ‘thank you’ for what the mod lites have Park website at www.hendryracing.com. added in! They are now becoming part of The Park is located at 9985 US-27, Clewis- our speedway family,” Kinney wrote on his ton, FL 33440. website. “Central Mobile Homes, Tire zone of Okeechobee, Campany Roofing, Cen- tral Sheds and Trailers, and General Eleva- Good Shepherd Episcopal Church tor Solutions will again step up in 2020 to 1098 Collingswood Pkwy be Title Sponsors for 5 of the classes,” “We just south of SR 80 LaBelle still need a Title Sponsor for the Mini Stocks, All Welcome Gladiators, and 4.6 Fords. If anyone would Sunday Service 10:00 AM Thursdays like to step up it is only $1,000 payable $250 Healing Service 9:30 AM a week for 4 months.” Bible Study 10:30 AM Even Kinney’s own daughter, Madison, Spaghetti & Famous Meatballs who turns 15 on Friday, January 31, is get- Dinners 2nd Thursdays ting ready for the 2020 Points Battle in the Dec- Mar 5PM – 7PM 4.6 Ford Division. “I’ll be racing my first Fridays and Saturdays Betsabee Castillo Guerrero, MD race!” Madison posted on Facebook, “It’s is accepting new patients at our happening, you guys!” The Sugar Bowl will Thrift Shop First Choice Kidcare office located at: have heats and features for the 4.6 Fords, as 9 AM till 4PM 930 S. Main St., LaBelle, FL 33935 well. 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Submitted photo The 2020 District Champions. Cowgirl Weightlifters are District Champions for a third year in a row The Cowgirl Weightlifting team were 169 Individual District Champion, Yesenia thrown into a new district this year, facing Gomez-Lopez, Esmeralda Hernandez, Kristy mostly Lee County teams, some that moved Salgado, Myra Madrid, and Macy Marti- down from 2A. The Cowgirls knew they nez-UNL Individual District Champion. would have to lift their best to be district The Cowgirls have to win their weight champions for the third straight year. The class at regional competition to guarantee a Cowgirls did just that. trip to state. State competition is in Panama The Cowgirls had eleven lifters that quali- City Beach, FL Feb. 14th and 15th. Coach fied for Regional competition this Sat Feb 1st McClain plans on taking the most athletes at Lemon Bay High School. Lifting begins at she has ever had to state this year. If you 10 am. The Cowgirls would love your sup- would like to sponsor the Cowgirls and port! their advancement through the post season, Top lifters and the Cowgirls moving on in please contact Coach Jenny McClain at LHS. their respectable weight classes are: Ciarra The Cowgirls would like to thank their Hernandez- Individual 101 District Cham- supporters this season including Bonnie pion, Journey Vidaurri, Melissa Raya, Jan- Feickert, Mona O’Bannon, Parrish Family et Villa-Rodriguez- 139 Individual District Chiropractor, Vuvu, Dena Pittman, and Ter- Champion, Cruz Carreno, Jenna McClain- ressa-HAIR. 10 Caloosa Belle January 30, 2020

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Golden Dragon Acrobats Submitted photos/Cindy Pearce March 26 Post Celebrates 100 Years! If you missed the 100th Anniversary Celebration at Post 130 Saturday, it was an awesome reminder of the volunteering that happens throughout the year from the Legion members and various arms of one of the nation’s largest Veterans Service organizations. From the Auxiliary, Son’s of the Legion, and the Legion Riders each spoke and shared their involvement but also their commitment to Buy tickets online the organization and family fraternity. Huge thank you to all involved and to ev- Box Office 561-993-1160 eryone who participated. 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430 All dates, artists and programs subject to change. TOP: Hendry County Commissioner Mitchell Wills reads the Proclamation for the American Legion’s 100th Anniversary at last Saturday’s event, and gave a heart warming thank you to all the Veteran’s that continue to serve in our community. BOTTOM: Dennis Boland, Past Post Commander, Past Department Commander and President of The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation presents Post 130 Senior Vice Marvin Ruble with a National Award Ribbon and a thank you letter from the National Commander for Post 130’s efforts in celebrating the 100th Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts Anniversary. January 30, 2020 Caloosa Belle 11 Community Briefs Seeking pictures/sketches 8013 or contact Hope Connections. Submitted photo/Karla Kaurman Officials are working to obtain a grant to restore the original courtroom in the older Bingo at OCA Pet of the Week part of the Hendry County Courthouse. The Ortona Community Association Mrs. Grinch is adorable! Look at those eyes. She is three months old They are looking for pictures, sketches or invites everyone to their Friday Nights Bingo someone who may remember what the and ready for a home of her very own. courtroom looked like before it was moved starting at 7 p.m. beginning December 6, at You can meet Mrs. Grinch at Caloosa to the new wing in 1967. If you have any the Ortona Community Center, 2086 Ortona Humane Society, 1200 Pratt Blvd., La- material that you think they can use, please Locks Road. Doors open at 5:30, Last Belle. call Judge Sloan at 863-675-5225. card sold @6:45 p.m. Food & Beverages available: Foot-long hotdogs,Hamburgers, LaBelle AA Meetings cheese burgers, chicken patty sandwiches, Sunday - 9 a.m. Hispanos de LaBelle* chips, crackers, soda, ice cream. Caller Jean 462 East Cowboy Way. 7 p.m. Port LaBelle Otavi is back!! Group at the Good Shepherd Church, 1098 RELEASE DATE– Friday, April 3, 2015 Collingswood Pkwy. Monday 7 p.m. Making the Effort, Good Shepherd Church, 1098 Food Pantry Collingswood Pkwy. 8 p.m. Hispanos de The Salvation Army Food Pantry at 133 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle LaBelle* 462 East Cowboy Way N. Bridge St., LaBelle, FL 33935 (The United Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis Tuesday - 7 p.m. Tuesday Step Group, Way House) is open every Wednesday from ACROSS 2 “Dies __” 32 Chevy’s 51 Word with tooth First Christian Church, 138 Ford Street. 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. The pantry is open 1 Spell 3 Spotted “American Pie” or saw Wednesday - Noon. Big Book Group, 5 Traitor aquarium dweller destination 52 Año starter Good Shepherd Church, 1098 Colling- every Wednesday but folks may only come 10 Letters causing a 4 Film estate with a 36 Woolen yarn 56 Repeated word in swood Pkwy. 7:15 p.m. Men’s Meeting, Port once per month. There is a registration rush championship 37 Socket set “Take Me Out to LaBelle Inn, 1568 Oxbow Drive. form and they will need their photo ID. 14 Property golf course 39 Review target the Ball Game” Thursday - 7 p.m. LaBelle Group, First The staff can assist in helping fill out the measurement 5 “Avian” for whom 41 Newly formed 57 Do a new mom’s Christian Church, 138 Ford Street. 15 Flopped flight is often 44 Joe sans jolt job registration form. For more information, financially futile 46 Take on moguls 58 On a cruise Friday - 7 p.m. Open Discussion, Good call 863-674-1441. 16 Bonkers 6 __ Reader 49 The Cat in the 60 Gave notice Shepherd Church, 1098 Collingswood 17 Response to a 7 It may be Hat’s numbered 61 Radius neighbor Pkwy. 8 p.m. Hispanos de LaBelle* 462 East drone hammered out cohorts 62 Pinnacle Cowboy Way Pound Tax 18 Quibble about 8 Help providers 50 Visuals 64 ’40s spy org. 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Extra motor and ity Act Statutes (83.801-83.809). The Hendry County website, www.hendryfla.net under the Public Information tab. ment Policy and may choose to re-procure at the discretion of the Board of Employment - public sale or other disposition of the How do you find a job County Commissioners. about any ad on these transmission. Call 863- The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to following household/Misc items prop- Love the earth Recycle in today’s competi- Full Time pages, we advise that 843-0219 erty will take place at Fort Knox Self pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this solicitation, or to Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. before responding or Storage February 8th at 11:00 am.This yourcontract for used any services. items The County by retainstive the right market? to cancel this solicitation In the public sale requires a $50.00 cash de- sellingor reject any themor all responses in for the any reasonemployment set forth in the County’s section Procure- Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un Looking for an experi- sending money ahead posit on all winning bids.863-675-1025 ment Policy and may choose to re-procure at the discretion of the Board of esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Veronica Gonzalez al (863) enced Machine Operator of time, you check classifieds.County Commissioners. of the classifieds 675-5324. Timothy Hunter 385757 LO 1/15,22,29/2/5,12,19,26 CB 1/16,23,30/2/6/,13,202020 for a Skeedster. A per- with the Better Busi- Nancy Cantu Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. son that can Grade for ness Bureau at 772- Bessie M. Bowlegs Buying a car? Look in When doing those chores Dinah Harjo theSi necesita la assistencia classifieds. de un interprete queis hable doing espanol you para in, participar it’s time un residential construction. 878-2010 for previous 389362 CB 1/30,2/6/2020 esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Veronica Gonzalez al (863) Public Notice Public Notice Person must have 4+ complaints. Selling675-5324. a car? Look in to look for a helper in years experience and the387430 classifieds. LO 1/22,29/2/5,12 CB 1/23,30/2/6,13/2020the classifieds. know how to read site Some 800 and 900 plans, prepare house telephone numbers How do you find a job One man’s trash is IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL in today’s competi- another man’s treas- CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA pads, grade and install may require an extra JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. 17-51-DP culverts. The work charge, as well as long tive market? In the ure. Turn your trash distance toll costs. employment section to treasure with an IN THE INTEREST OF: locations are in Lehigh REBAR, ZACHARY ANTHONY, DOB: 5/4/2017 acres, LaBelle, Immoka- We will do our best Lawn Service READING A of the classifieds ad in the classifieds. Minor Child lee area. Pay will be to alert our reader of NEWSPAPER Gonzalez Lawn Service, NOTICE OF ACTION based on experience. these charges in the MAKES YOU A When Public doing Notice those chores Need Public a few Notice more bucks (TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS) ads, but occasionally LLC: Complete lawn is doing you in, it’s time to purchase something If interested please call MORE INFORMED 239-289-8862 we may not be aware care; pressure cleaning; to look for a helper in deer? Pick up some TO: Antonio C. Roldan, Address Unknown of the charges. There- tree trimming; and AND INTERESTING the classifieds. extra bucks when you INVITATION TO BID FOR BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Depart- fore, if you call a num- general repair. Lic & PERSON. sell your used items in ment of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate Insured. Call today for TO THE DALLAS B TOWNSEND AGRICULTURAL CENTER, your parental rights and permanently commit the following child ber out of your area, One man’s trashHENDRY isCOUNTY,the FLORIDA classifeids. for adoption: Zachary Anthony Rebar, a Male child, born on May use caution. your free estimate! We N o wonder newspaper 4, 2017, at Miami-Dade County, Florida; by the State of Florida, another man’s treas-Bid No. 2020-10 get the job done! 863- readers are more popular! Department of Children and Families. A copy of the Petition is on 673-6388. ure.OPENING Turn DATE your AND trashTIME: FEBRUARYReading 12, 2020 a AT newspaper 2:00 P.M. file with the Clerk of the Court. You are hereby commanded to to treasure with an helps you understand appear on February 17, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. before the Honorable Sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry James R. Thompson, Judge of the Circuit Court in the above adCounty, in Florida,the classifieds.for “Building Improvements theto the worldDallas B Townsend around Agricul you.- Court at: Hendry County Courthouse, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, tural Center, Hendry County, Florida”. In orderNo to be wonder considered, newspaper bids must be LaBelle, Florida 33935 for an Advisory Hearing. Employment - Employment - received by the Board of County Commissioners, c/o the Clerk of the Circuit Looking for HVAC install- NeedCourt, aAttn: few Kimberley more Barrineau, bucks Ad Interimreaders Clerk of Circuit are Court, more at the suc-C.E. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY er/service tech. Must Full Time Full Time toHall purchaseBuilding, Room somethingA-226, Hendry County cessfulCourthouse people! Complex, 25 E. Hick- HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINA- pochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by February 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., at TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD. IF YOU have experience and deer?which time Pickall responses up to somethis request will be recorded in the presence of one FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, hand tools. Competitive extraor more witnesses. bucks when you Time to clean out the YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE sell your used items in CHILD NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. pay and take home Hendry County BOCC is seeking applications A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documentsattic, can be basementobtained online at and/or www. vehicle as long as you for a full-time EMS Operations Captain. thehendryfla.net classifeids. under the Public Information tabgarage? or by calling Advertise (863) 675-5222. your If you are a person with a disability who needs any ac- live in Hendry County. commodation in order to participate in this proceeding, Applications must be received at the Hu- Firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bidyard Conference sale in on the Thursday, classi- you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of cer- Please apply in person man Resources Department, 640 South Main ReadingFebruary 6, a 2020, newspaper at 1:00 PM at the Engineeringfieds and Department, make 99 yourEast tain assistance. Please contact Brooke Dean, Operations at 99 N Industrial Loop Cowboy Way, LaBelle, Florida 33935. Division Manager, whose office is located at Lee County Mobile Homes - Street, LaBelle, FL 33935. A complete job helps you understand clean up a breeze! Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Street, Ft Myers, Fl 33901, or call 863-675-0022. posting and application forms are available on theThe solicitation world arounddoes not commit you. Hendry County to award any contracts, to telephone (239) 533-1771, at least 7 days Rent pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this solicitation, or to before your scheduled court appearance, or immediate- Looking for a person the Hendry County website at www.hendry- Nocontract wonder for any services. newspaper The County retains the right to cancel this solicitation ly upon receiving this notification if the time before the fla.net. readersor reject any areor all responses more suc-for any reason set forth in the County’s Procure- scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are with a valid driver’s FOR RENT ment Policy and may choose to re-procure at the discretion of the Board of hearing or voice impaired, call 711. license for a jab in Mobile Home 2 bed, cessfulCounty Commissioners. people! Hendry County is a VP, EEO/AA, DFWP em- WITNESS BY HAND as the Clerk of Said Court and the seal Immokalee. Job consist 1 bath $500 plus electric Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. thereof, January 9,2020 of manual labor and Park model 1 bed/ 1bath ployer and participates in E-Verify. Individuals Time to clean out the Kimberley Barkineau needing assistance in the application process Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un interm some occasional driving. $400 plus electric attic,esta reunion, basement por favor pongase and/or en contacto con Veronica Gonzalez al (863) Deputy Clerk Please call 239-289- 1023 Shady Acres Lane, should contact the County Human Resources garage?675-5324. Advertise your Clerk of the Circuit Court 8862 if interested. Palmdale 863-265-0366 department at 863-675-5352 yard385872 sale LO 1/15,22,29/2/5 in the classi- CB 1/16,23,30/2/6/2020 385820 CB 1/16, 23, 30; 2/6/2020 fieds and make your clean up a breeze! January 30, 2020 Caloosa Belle 13 Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Community Briefs Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. Events at the Moose Lodge Night (Happy Hour prices 6-close) Pass the “Neighbors Working for Neighbors” “Neighbors Working for Neighbors” Trash 6:30 p.m. Queen of Hearts 7 p.m. Looking for a place to go? Thought January 1, 2020 January 1, 2020 Every Wednesday - Open at 11 a.m. about the LaBelle Moose Lodge? Then stop FREE POOL all day. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IMPORTANT NOTICE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT on by and give us a try. Great food, drinks Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the recipient of Federal financial assistance Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Affirmative Action organization and will 5:30-8 p.m. $.75 Wings and appetizers. from the Rural Utility Services, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, continue to meet its non-discrimination and affirmative action obligations by in- & entertainment. The Family Fraternity! Show me the Money 6 p.m. and is subject to the provisions of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act sisting that all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and others who do business ***Non Smoking *** (smoking area in of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, as with the Cooperative also adhere to strict non-discriminatory and affirmative Every Thursday - Open at 11am Pass the amended; Executive Order 11246, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, action practices. back). Check us out on Facebook. as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Trash 6:30 p.m. (Bring a snack to share) the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide Additionally, Glades Electric Cooperative will continue to insist on full compli- Happy hours Monday-Friday 11-1 p.m. & that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, ance of its Affirmative Action Plan in its hiring, promotion and other employment age, religion, sex, disability or handicap shall be excluded from participation in, practices. The Cooperative invites and encourages all minority individuals and 4-6 p.m. ALL DAY SUNDAY admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to groups to participate in all its membership activities, to be active in the vending discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities. of materials and supplies, and to enter bids on contracts for services needed Every Monday - Open at 11 a.m. Adult Board Games by the Cooperative. The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s non-discrimina- Every Tuesday - Open at 11 a.m. Ladies Adult board games will be played on tion compliance efforts is Jeffery R. Brewington, General Manager of Glades Any minority individual or minority group interested in participation in any of Electric Cooperative. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels these activities and needing more information about equal opportunities at the Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Orto- that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further Cooperative may contact Jeffery R. Brewington, CEO and Affirmative Action na Community Center, 2130 Ortona Locks information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a Compliance Officer, Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc., by writing to him at Glades Tree Removal / Tree Removal / written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Electric Cooperative, P. 0. Box 519, Moore Haven, FL 33471, or by calling him Trimming Trimming Rd, Moore Haven, 33471. There will be Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250; or the Administrator, Rural Utility Services, at (863) 946-6200. Washington, D.C. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the cards as well as board/table games. alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. A Touchstone Energy Cooperative - www.gladesec.com P.O. Box 519, Moore Haven, FL 33471 • 863-946-6200 • Fax 863-946-6266 www.gladeselectric.com 388474 LO 1/29 CB 1/30/2020 P0. Box 519, Moore Haven, FL 33471 • 863-946-6200 • Fax 863-946-6266 388471 LO 1/29 CB 1/30/2020 Special Parkinson’s Support The PD Support Group will move the Public Notice Public Notice regular 2nd Tuesday meeting ahead one day to Monday, Feb. 10 for a presentation Public Notice Public Notice by special guest, Dr. Lenay Santana of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Heartland Neurology at the Sr Center on Oil & Gas Program NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY Drilling Permit No. 1384 Cowboy Way at 1 p.m. Fouth Tuesday we’ll HENDRY COUNTY STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES MKJ Xploration, Inc. be at SalCal Pizza. For more info call 863- PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM Hendry County, Florida The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) gives notice of its 342-8013 or contact Hope Connections. Hendry County hereby announces that funds for Housing Assistance are avail- intent to issue an oil and gas drilling permit to MKJ Xploration, Inc. (MKJX). The able from the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. Funding for mailing address is 1113 North Al Davis Road, Harahan, LA 70123. fiscal year 2018/2019 through fiscal year 2019/2020 has been allocated from SHIP. Funds will be made available for first-time homebuyers’ assistance. The permit would authorize MKJX to drill a horizontal oil and gas well within the VFW POST 10100 Events Hendry County will be hosting two homeowner orientations to explain the Sunoco-Felda Field, in unincorporated Hendry County at a true vertical depth of program details and answer questions applicants may have. The first home- approximately 11,475 feet (ft) to a measured depth of approximately 12,608 ft. owner orientation will be conducted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 6:00 The proposed well site lies approximately 7 miles north of Immokalee, south of Feb. 1, Sat. Karaoke by Chris and Betty pm at the Hendry County Extension Office, located at 1085 Pratt Boulevard, Felda, and immediately west of State Road 29 in an area of general agriculture Ann begins at 5:00 p.m. LaBelle, FL 33975. The second homeowner orientation will be conducted on and previous oil and gas production. The wellbore path is in the southeast Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 5:30 pm at the Hendry County Annex Offices, quarter of Section 29 of Township 45 South, Range 29 East. Feb. 7, Fri. Chuck and Mary’s Meatloaf Janet B. Taylor Auditorium, 1100 S. Olympia Street, Clewiston, FL 33440. In- A compacted shell-rock drilling pad and a stormwater retention system would dividual applications for down payment assistance will be available beginning be constructed within an approximate 4.3-acre project area. Access to the site Public Notice Public Notice Dinner for $8.00, serving begins at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2020 through Friday, April 3, 2020 or until funds are would be via a short, compacted shell rock driveway. The proposed well is expended. The applications will be available on the Hendry County website and designated as Red Cattle 29-4BH. Feb. 8, Sat. Karaoke with Richard at the Hendry County Housing Department locations at 133 N. Bridge Street, LaBelle, Florida and 1100 S. Olympia Street Clewiston, Florida. Contact the The permit would not authorize the permittee to conduct the proposed activities Smith will begin at 5:00 p.m. Hendry County Housing at 863-675-5297 or [email protected] without first obtaining any required additional authorizations from other local, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING for more information. The program does not reimburse for homes that has state and federal entities. If the well is successful and the applicant subsequent- HENDRY COUNTY RANKING COMMITTEE Feb. 15, Sat. Sweet Heart Dinner, already been purchased. ly chooses to commercially produce oil, a separate oil and gas operation permit Lasagna and Silent Auction will begin at The application period is for thirty (30) days, beginning Friday, March 6, 2020 would be required from the Department. Notice is hereby given that a Hendry County ranking committee will hold a or until all funds have been expended. Applications will be available between The files associated with the permit application are available for public inspection meeting on January 30, 2020, at 1:00 PM, for the presentations, review and 5:00 p.m. the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All applications must be received by the during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, ranking of the submittals for RFQ #2020-04, Architectural and Structural Housing Department, 133 N. Bridge Street, LaBelle, Florida by 4:00 p.m. on except legal holidays at the Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Engineering Services along with Engineering Design and Permitting Services 1st, 3rd, & 4th Wed. Karaoke by Richard Friday, April 3, 2020. Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, and online at https://depedms. for Building Improvements to the Hendry County Jail and Jail Annex Facility Pick up/drop off time for the Clewiston office is as follows: Monday through dep.state.fl.us/Oculus/servlet/login. (Public Users may use the Public Oculus in Hendry County, Florida. The meeting will be held at the Hendry County Smith. Wednesday from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm and 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Thursday Login and search under Oil & Gas, Property, and Facility-Site ID for OG_1384) Administration Building, 640 South Main Street, LaBelle, Florida. The meeting 2nd Tues of each month Roy’s Famous and Friday. Pick up/drop off times for the Labelle office is as follows: Monday The Department will issue the final drilling permit unless a timely petition for is open to the public. through Wednesday 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Thursday and Friday 9:00 am an administrative proceeding is filed pursuant to the provisions of Sections If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter Pizza from 12:00 p.m. - til until 12:00 pm. 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. On the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, the considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and All SHIP assistance recipients must agree to comply with all SHIP Program Department’s actions will not be final and effective until further order of the De- that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the Lunch Specials: Mon. – Fri. 11:00am to criteria and requirements as set forth in Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative partment. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon Code and are frequently modified and amended. The Hendry County Board final agency action, this process may result in a modification of the proposed which the appeal is to be based. Please note that matters may be discussed at Noon. of County Commissioners reserves the right to close any program application agency actions or even denial. the meeting which is not on the prepared agenda for the meeting. period by Board resolution. Hendry County SHIP programs do not discriminate If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation Bingo Every Sun. at 2:00 p.m. Open to against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, mari- A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action(s) for your attendance at the meeting, please contact Hendry County Engineer- tal status, familial status, disability, age or any other protected classes. may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 ing Department at (863) 612-4727; Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or the Public and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rules 28-106.201 and 28-106.301, F.A.C., a peti- e-mail [email protected]. HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS tion must contain the following information: Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. NASCAR/NFL SUNDAY – Happy Hour IS A FAIR HOUSING, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un ALL DAY AND DISABILITY ACCESSIBLE JURISDICTION identification number, if known; esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Veronica Gonzalez al (863) 388173 CB,CN 1/30,2/6,13,20,27/2020 675-5324. Every Tues wear your VFW T-SHIRT (b) The name, address, any email address, any facsimile number, and 389128 LO 1/29/2020 CB 1/30/2020 telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, email address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall and get .50 off your drink. Draft and Soda be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding, excluded from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Public Notice Public Notice and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests are or will be affected by the agency determination; Public Notice Public Notice Every Tues pool table from 5:00 p.m. to (c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision; 9:00 p.m. HENDRY COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact; or, if there are none, the Free Juke Box on Fri. nights from 6:00 TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING petition must so indicate; INVITATION TO BID THE INTENT TO USE THE M METHOD OF (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific CONSTRUCTION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH p.m. to 8:00 p.m. COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS facts that the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the IMPROVEMENTS TO LEWIS BOULEVARD FROM GEORGIA Queen of Hearts drawing is on Sat. night FOR THE WEST HENDRY COUNTY RECREATIONAL agency’s proposed action; AVENUE TO US27, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNIT (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends at 7:00 p.m. require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action, including FINANCIAL PROJECT NO. 438571-1-52-01 Hendry County, Florida (the “County”) hereby provides notice, pursuant to an explanation of how any alleged facts relate to the specific rules or stat- Hamburgers and more. Every Sat. from Section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform method utes; and Bid No. 2020-03 11:00am to 1:00 p.m. Best Burgers, Fries of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to be levied within the West (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the OPENING DATE AND TIME: February 4, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. Hendry County Recreational Municipal Service Benefit Unit, within the unincor- action that the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the and Onion Rings in town. Grilled to perfec- porated area of the County, for assessments on R.V. park lots and hotel/motels agency’s proposed action. Sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry units for the purpose of providing recreational services and facilities commenc- County, Florida, for “Construction Services in connection with improvements to tion. HAVE IT YOUR WAY! ing with the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2020, and continuing each Petitions must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel Lewis Boulevard from Georgia Avenue to US 27, Hendry County, Florida”. In year until discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Talla- order to be considered, bids must be received by the Board of County Commis- Men’s night every Mon. draft and soda a resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments hassee, Florida 32399-3000 or at [email protected]. Also, a copy sioners, c/o the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Attn: Kimberley Barrineau, Ad Interim authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a public hearing to be held of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above Clerk of Circuit Court, at the C.E. Hall Building, Room A-226, Hendry County excluded, $1.00 off from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 5:00 p.m. on February 25, 2020, at the Hendry County Courthouse, Com- at the time of filing. Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by February mission Chambers, 25 East Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. All interested In accordance with Rule 62-110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for an administrative 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., at which time all responses to this request will be Ladies Night every Thurs. draft & soda persons are invited to attend and be heard. Such resolution will state the need hearing by the applicant must be filed within 21 days of receipt of this writ- recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses. for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real ten notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than the applicant, and other excluded, $1.00 off from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. property subject to the levy. Copies of the proposed form of resolution, which than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained online at www. Happy Hour : Mon. – Fri. 11:00 a.m. to contains the legal description of the real property subject to the levy, are on file filed within 21 days of publication of the notice or within 21 days of receipt of hendryfla.net under the Public Information tab, or from the Hendry County En- at the County Attorney’s Office, 110 Broward Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. the written notice, whichever occurs first. The failure to file a petition within the gineering Department, located at 99 E Cowboy Way, LaBelle, Florida (for pick 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person’s right to request up), or by calling (863) 675-5222. The meeting is open to the public. If a person decides to appeal any decision an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, 1st Thurs. of every month House Com- made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any Firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference on Thursday, record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to en- subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only January 9, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the Engineering Department, 99 East mittee Meeting at 6:00 p.m. sure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance Cowboy Way, LaBelle, Florida 33935. the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to 1st Thurs. of every month Veterans Reg- Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are af- pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this solicitation, or to ular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. fected by the Department’s action may also request an extension of time to file contract for any services. The County retains the right to cancel this solicitation a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause or reject any or all responses for any reason set forth in the County’s Procure- 2nd Wed. of every month The Auxiliary If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of ment Policy and may choose to re-procure at the discretion of the Board of for your attendance at the meeting, please contact Hendry County Administra- time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 County Commissioners. Meeting at 6:00 p.m. tion at (863) 675-5220; Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail Tracy Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Nobles [email protected]. before the applicable deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. We are a SMOKE FREE Dining Room. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for We are located on Hwy 29 next to the Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar filing a petition until the request is acted upon. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Myra Johnson al (863) esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Veronica Gonzalez al (863) 675-5240. Mediation is not available in this proceeding. 675-5324. Rodeo Grounds. For more info call 863-675- 386863 LO 1/29,2/5,12,19 CB 1/30,2/6,13,20/2020 388868 ON 1/29 CB 1/30/2020 388968 LO 1/29/2020 CB 1/30/2020 8008. 14 Caloosa Belle January 30, 2020 Communty Briefs Property Appraiser Paul is based out of Lorida, near Sebring, West will have a picnic at Franklin locks on event to Swamp Cabbage Week so be sure and has been working in Florida for 30+ Saturday, February 29 from 11 a.m. to to come out and join us for an evening of Saturday Hours years, with the last 25 for Audubon. 4 p.m. Bring a picnic, a fishing pole and a information, food, and fun. To register your Exemption Filing Deadline date is March friend for games, music, firetrucks, stories, business for the event, or for more informa- 1, 2020. The offices will be open 3 Satur- Ride Around the Lake fishing and Smokey. The Franklin locks are tion, please call Diane at the Chamber at days in the located at 1660 South Franklin Lock Rd. 863-675-0125. month of February to accept exemption Motorcycle Rally Alva, FL 33920. applications. The mission of the Florida Sheriff’s Cane Grinding Festival • Feb 8 - 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Youth Ranches is to prevent delinquency Muse Honey Festival The Ortona Cane Grinding Festival will • Feb 15 - 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and develop strong, lawful, resilient and The festival will be held on Saturday, • Feb 29 - 8 a.m.-12 p.m. productive citzens who will make a positive be held on February 1, from 9:00 a.m. March 28 from 1O a.m. to 3 p.m. at the to 3:00 p.m. at the Ortona Indian Mound For more information call LaBelle contribution to our communities for years Muse Community Building, 3897 Loblolly Park in Ortona. There will be music, danc- 863-675-5270 or Clewiston 863-983-3178. to come. Their values are: Children First, Bay Road, LaBelle. Dessert table from Monday – Friday after hours filing by ap- Integrity, Quality, Stewardship & Charac- those famous Muse Ladies. Featuring Mavis ing, chicken dinners with all the fixings for pointment only. ter. This years event will be on Saturday, “The Honeygirl.” Honey, live music, food, $10.00 each, a Pet Costume Contest, Corn February 8 registration starting at 8 a.m. vendors, and all types of activities for adults Hole Tournament, Cake Decorating, and Florida Grasshopper at Roland & Mary Ann Martin’s Marina and and kids. Bring a chair and enjoy music more fun for the whole family. Entry to the Tiki Bar, 920 E. Del Monte Ave, Clewiston, by Southwind Bluegrass Band. For further park is free, but donations are greatly ap- Sparrow and Everglades FL. There will be door prizes, 50/50, food information call Danny Callahan 239-246- preciated. Any vendors interested in selling snd beverages.A Blessing will be giving at 1149or Lynne Kilcoyne 239-849-9225 their products at the Ortona Cane Grinding Snail Kite 9:30 a.m. with the group ride starting at 10 Festival can call 863-612-6951 for more Hendry-Glades Audubon invites you to a.m. Drawings wi11 be held at 2 p.m. Must Craft Fair information. a free program presented by Dr. Paul Gray be present to win. All proceeds benefit the at Dallas Townsend Agricultural Extension Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches. Contact Moss Landing located at 900 Aqua Isles Widows Support Group Building located at 1085 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle [email protected] for more infor- Blvd is having a Craft Fair on Saturday, at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10. mation. Feb 1 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lots of crafts, The Widows Support Group will meet “Update and Florida Grasshopper Sparrow door prizes and food available. Crafters on February 20 at 11 a.m. at the Boat- and Everglade Snail Kite recovery efforts.” wanting to reserve a table for $15, please house. Call 863-675-8119 for more informa- Dr. Paul Gray is a Science Coordinator for Picnic at Franklin Locks contact Amy Zoet 616-304-1319 before Jan tion. All widows welcome. Audubon Florida’s Everglades Program. The Friends of Okeechobee Waterway 30. We will be making a monetary donation to the Caloosa Humane Society. Help and Hope Chamber Annual Give-Away A conference for dementia caregivers, Help Support your local library: Wed., Feb. 5, 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Regis- Dinner is “Mardi Gras tration 9 a.m. RSVP 800.272.3900. At the Dessert Auction at Barron Library Hope Connections 1200 SW C. Owens Ave. Madness”! Clewiston, FL 33440. Featured topics The Dessert Auction is a fund raiser for on attending the auction. The event will This year the Annual LaBelle Chamber • Understanding Alzheimer’s and Barron Library. ALL funds raised at this be Tuesday, February 11, 6:00 pm, at Bar- of Commerce Give Away Dinner is themed Dementia event help supplement the budget at your ron Library. Refreshments will be served. “Mardi Gras Madness.” Each ticket admits • Effective Communication Strategies local library, and are used to continue To donate a dessert, please call the two people who will each enjoy a 16oz rib- • Grief and Loss eye steak dinner, an open bar, a huge silent offering programs and services that the • Community Resources community benefit from. library at 863-675-0833, or stop by and let auction, a live auction, 50/50 raffle, and best If you love to BAKE, donate your best them know. of all over $6,200 in cash given away during dessert to be auctioned. If you just love a Don’t miss this fun event, benefitting the evening’s festivities. The event is sched- Craft Fair fun time, and enjoy a great dessert, plan Barron Library! uled for March 14 at the LaBelle Civic The Glades RV Resort and Marina, Center. Social hour is from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 located on State Road 80, 12 miles East p.m., and dinner is served promptly at 6:00 of LaBelle, will have the monthly Craft p.m. Tickets are available now! Tickets can Fair on Wednesday, February 5, from CITY OF LABELLE be obtained by contacting any Chamber 12-3 p.m. Shoppers will find a variety of Board Member, or by contacting Diane at items for sale by over 25 vendors, including NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT the LaBelle Chamber of Commerce Office. NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT For more information call (863) 675-0125 jewelry, lotions and soaps, watercolor and or e-mail Lchamberofcomm@embarqmail. acrylic painting, needlework, baked goods com. Get your tickets early for this annual along with our weekly Farmer’s Market Notice is hereby given that the City of LaBelle City Commission will hold a public hear- event! which features fresh fruits and vegeta- ing, pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, on Thursday, February 27, 2020 bles from local growers. Hot dogs, chips, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall at 481 West Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida to LaBelle Chamber drinks and an ice cream sundae will all be consider the adoption of a resolution electing to utilize the uniform method of collecting available for purchase. Artists and Crafters non-ad valorem special assessments on recreational vehicle park lots, motels and ho- “Night on the Town” interested in reserving a table for $5.00 may tels citywide for the purpose of providing recreational services and facilities, beginning Come one… Come All!!!! Join the contact JoAnn at 607-286-7201. Reserve with the fiscal year October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021 and continuing each year also for our last fair of the season on March thereafter until amended. LaBelle Chamber of Commerce and its members on February 18, from 6 p.m. 4. A donation will be made to the Caloosa Humane Society. Interest parties may examine the proposed resolution and any associated documents to 9 p.m. on Fort Thompson Ave as they at City Hall between from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays. All interested persons celebrate their annual “Night on the Town”. are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed resolution. Interested The Chamber Members will be in their Exercise for Seniors booths just waiting to show you what persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attorney. If anyone decides to An exercise class taught by Mary Bar- appeal a decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the they do and what they provide. Mem- meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and for bers shall be promoting their businesses, toshuk and sponsored by the Parkinson’s that purpose(s), may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, organizations will be explaining what they Support Group, has been meeting for more which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. offer, restaurants will be showing off their than a year every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the culinary delights and satisfying your thirst. Senior Center on Cowboy Way.It’s mostly SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS AD- Sheriff Whidden’s Band will be performing in chair exercise for flexibility and strength DRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S live to entertain, and the Swamp Cabbage and some standing for balance. For infor- OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STAT- Committee willbe there selling their 2020 mation, call 863-342-8013 or contact Hope ED HEARING DATE. Swamp Cabbage shirts!!! This is the kick-off Connections. January 30, 2020 Caloosa Belle 15

LaBeLLe area reaL estate HOMES • Needs a little TLC. 4/2.5 two story home on .27+/- acre lot centrally located in Moore Haven $99,900. • Completely remodeled 3/2 manufac- tured home outside of LaBelle. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and much much more. $110,000 HOME - 2 BR split floor plan with almost 1700 sq. ft.of living space • Brand new 3/2 CBS home on .23+/- freshly painted inside & out. The kitchen includes granite countertop, Submitted photo upgraded appliances, a breakfast nook, eat in breakfast bar, oversized acres in Port LaBelle. 1,586+/- sq. ft. pantry and formal dining area. The master bedroom features dual clos- The Silver Spurs 4-H group. ets, oversized walk in shower, separate tub and ceramic tile flooring living area, tile throughout, granite $214,900 countertops, 2 car garage. $242,500. • Waterfront home in Caloosa Harbor Subdivision. Features 3/2.5, 2 car More stories about the garage with over 3,500 sq +/- living area. Truly a beauty $540,000.

PORT LABELLE – 3/2 Completely remodeled inside with beautiful tile LOTS flooring throughout with new baseboards. Brand new kitchen appli- • Industrial Zoned property south of SILVER SPURS 4H ances with brand new cabinets and countertops and more. $148,900 LaBelle. 4 parcels, total of 4.63+/- By Destiny Boyce time and it was fantastic. A few of us got to acres $540,000. Special to the Caloosa Belle go to Archer, Florida with Ms. Julia and Ms. • Industrial zoned - 4.61 +/- acres. Christina (my mom and Ms. Julia co leader). People ask what do we do in our 4H Appears high and dry. $230,000 We got to meet Cat Zimmerman. She is the group? Well we are not just all about hors- Mustang Youth Ambassador. She is only 17. • 89 acre oak filled waterfront lot in es even though that is our primary duties. RIVER FRONT HOME - Well designed 3BR/BA split-floor plan with We met her family and friends but it was her amazing river views! Upgraded features include updated windows, Caloosa Harbour S/D with river ac- In October we participated in the Scarecrow that we came to see. new a/c Sept. 2019, Galvalume roof in 2016, and new water heater. cess. $69,000. on the Wharf for our second year. Last year The master suite includes a walk-in closet, with newly designed walk- She trains and cares for several mus- in shower, quartz vanity top, porcelain tile floors and access to the we placed 2nd place which was wonderful, • .79 acre oak filled waterfront lot in tangs. She did things I hope to do some enclosed lanai. The two additional bedrooms are sure to please both but with the hard work and ideas from both are oversized and each have access to a separate bath. The kitchen Caloosa Harbour S/D with river ac- day with these horses. After spending a few was updated in 2013 with real wood cabinets, porcelain tile floors, the kids and parents of our group we suc- upgraded appliances and soft close drawers and cabinetry. $359,900 hours with Miss Cat we went to Paynes Prai- cess. $69,000 ceeded in coming in first place. We had an rie State Preserve, where horses run wild. Please visit our website at www.newhorizons-re.com interactive display where little kids and some www.labelleriverside.com 580 S. MAIN ST. • LABELLE • 863-675-1973 The park was closed in some parts due to big kids got to go through a tunnel surround- Riverside Real Estate Greg Miners - Lic R.E. Broker; a tornado the night before but after several Associates - Delia Miners, ed by hay bundles and a scarecrow training 45 South Riverview Street •LaBelle, FL 33935 hours of hiking on some of the open trails 863-675-2718 Mona Tanner a wild and haunted mustang. This was won- Se Habla Espanol we were able to see far in the distance some SE HABLA ESPAÑOL • Chelo Lopez – Lic. Real Estate Broker derful and we are already in the plan mak- horses. It was a beautiful site. We also had a ings for 2020 Scarecrow on the Wharf. wonderful Christmas party to finish the 2019 HANDSOME NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME -- DISTINCTIVE EXTERIOR, AND E-Z TO CARE FOR SIDE We also have had several arena nights year. LANDSCAPING! This 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath home has an open floor plan with 10 ft. ceilings and 8’ solid where kids new to horses or advance riders I will keep you updated and on Jan 26 we doors—enjoy the tray ceiling décor, granite countertops, dining bar, and tons of cabinet space. Dine in style could go out and ride and have fun in the in the oversized dining room overlooking a 10 x 10 paver patio perfect for barbecuing. Flooring is all ceramic will have our meet and great with our new arena. Those who have horses would bring tile (wood plank look) throughout. Spacious garage has laundry area and finished floor. READY TO FALL IN training mustangs. their’s and others would ride Ms. LOVE? COME TAKE A LOOK! $219,900 Julia’s horses. We played different games to help us get better control of the horses such as MOTHER MAY I and RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT. For those who know horses don’t always stop when you want them to. In November we had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. That same night we surprised our leader Julia 180 N.180 Bridge N. Bridge St. St. •• LaBelle, LaBelle, FL 33935 FL 33935 Sutherland with a surprised birthday Sherri Denning Licensed Real Estate Broker. 863-675-4500 Associates:Sherri Dottie Denning Seibel, EmilyLicensed A. Bates, Real Randy Estate Williams, Broker. Hays Paul, party and yes she was very surprised. or visit our website at Associates: Beverly Curtis, Dottie Seibel, Emily A. Bates, KristaRandy Mele, Williams, Gabriel Bone, Susan Susan Mercedes,Mercedes, Denise Denise Walker, Walker,Timothy Her final surprise was when she was www.soland.com GregoryLewis, Linda Bone,Morgan, GregoryLisa Bone,Cleghorn, Lisa Cleghorn, Nikki Nikki Yeager,Yeager, blowing out the candles and they KC Stanley-Lynn, KC Stanley-Lynn Wayne Simmonsand Wayne and Simmons.Chris Burlingame kept relighting on her. We also got the good news that Ms. Julia got land RECIPE OF THE WEEK SUBMITTED BY SOUTHERN HERITAGE REAL ESTATE for her 4H group and her business. SW Black Bean and Avocado Salad • 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes This is the beginning of a great expe- • 1 cup grated Paper Jack cheese rience for both her and us. Ingredients: • Salt and pepper to taste In December we were very busy. • ½ cup chopped cilantro We participated in the yearly Christ- • ¼ cup olive oil Directions: mas parade. Ms. Christina decorated • 2 Tbspn freshly squeezed lime juice In a small bowl, whisk together the cilantro, oil, lime her car and Ms. Julia’s gator was • 2 to 3 dashes of Hot sauce juice and hot sauce. decorated while some of us rode • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, avocados, corn, horses others walked and even oth- Submitted photo • 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced ers rode in a trailer. This was the The Silver Spurs with their display at the • 2 cups fresh, canned or frozen corn, drained beans, tomatoes, and cheese. Add the dressing and toss biggest Christmas parade in a long Scarecrow on the Wharf. • 2 – 15 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained well. Season with the salt and pepper and serve. Enjoy! 16 Hendry/GlaCaloosades Belle C om munity January 30, 2020 HEALTH FAIR February 29, 2020 ~ 10 am - 2 pm Hendry Regional Medical Center 524 W. 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