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Chamber banquet Judge ruling: No new election questioned the results and eventu- dants included; Owen and Jimmy expected to sift through the list for The Greater LaBelle Chamber by Patty Brant Caloosa Belle ally fi led suit against Mr. Pelletier, Luckey for Supervisor of Elections possible non-eligible felons. They of Commerce’s 37th Annual Ban- added that the facts are insuffi cient Twentieth Circuit Judge Chris- Supervisor of Elections Lucre- Lucretia Strickland, Tom Hart for quet will Oct. 5, at the LaBelle Civic to decide if any illegal felons cast tine Greider handed down her tia Strickland and County Judge Mr. Pelletier and County Attorney Center. ballots. In addition, no Hendry decision late Friday, Sept. 25, sup- James D. Sloan, Chairman of the Mark Lapp for Judge Sloan. Check out local organizations’ County voters were challenged in porting the election of Phillip Pel- Hendry County Canvassing Board. Attacking the plaintiff’s accu- 2008 and only one provisional bal- information beginnin at 5:30 p.m. letier as Hendry County Property Ms. Kulpa’s case was based sation that votes were accepted lot was rejected. The banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. Appraiser. The case could have on three allegations. She believes from felons who did not have their The defense also noted that The Greater LaBelle Chamber forced the county to redo the Nov. that: rights restored, attorneys for the of Commerce will announce its 1. Fourteen felons who did not defendants responded that elec- no evidence had been presented 4, 2008 Property Appraisers elec- showing the felons who voted had Person of the Year that evening. tion. The non-jury trial took place have their rights restored cast ille- tions offi cials have every right to gal ballots in that election; presume that names on the voter not had their rights restored. This year the speaker will be Sept. 21-22 at the Courthouse in Mr. Feamon retorted that the Dr. Patricia Land from Edison State LaBelle. 2. Three non-county residents list from Tallahassee are legal reg- cast ballots; and istered voters. Elections staff testi- Supervisor of Elections is not nec- College. Tickets are available from In the election, then Hendry essarily at fault if felons voted ille- all Chamber Board Members and County Property Appraiser Kristina 3. Assistance was rendered to fi ed that the state holds new voter some voters illegally. registrations in pending for 24-48 at the Chamber offi ce. Tickets are Kulpa was bested by newcomer Phillip Pelletier with a margin of Ms. Kulpa was represented by hours till they are approved. De- See Trial — Page 2 $25 per person. Please call 863- just fi ve votes. Almost as soon as attorney Peter Feamon. fense attorneys noted that Super- 675-0125 or stop by the Chamber the election was over, Ms. Kulpa Representation for the defen- visor of Elections staff cannot be for more information. County Business expo planned Kids Day: Focus on the younger generation The Small Business Develop- ment Center (SBDC) and Southwest sets 6.5 Florida Workforce Development Board (SFWDB) are partnering to provide a one-day, one-stop infor- mation business expo scheduled millage for October 7, 3-7 p.m. at the Ma- by Patty Brant sonic Lodge building on Jaycee- Caloosa Belle Lions Drive in LaBelle. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Hen- The One-day, One-stop Infor- dry County Board of County Com- mation Business Expo will en- missioners approved the millage able those who are searching for rate for 2009-10 at 6.5 mills, the answers to tap into the resources same as the current year. The needed to fi nd direction. commission also approved its Contact Janice Groves, SBDC, budget for next year. [email protected] or swillis1997@ The 6.5 millage rate represents aol.com for more information. a decrease of 10.11 percent in to- See Page 4 for information about tal ad valorum taxes levied. how to contact the newspaper The county’s total taxable value has been assessed at $2,107,817,381. newszap.com The roll back rate, which is the Free Speech Free Ads amount required to bring in in- come equal to the previous year, is 7.2301 mills. Submitted photos/Dawn Jeffries The 6,5 mills will bring in ad Mary the Clown enjoys a laugh with one of the youngsters at Kiwanis Kids Day Sept. 19. For more information see Page 4. See County — Page 2

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If there is no notation on their registra- Brooks, who assisted numerous voters. the Clewiston early voting polling station, tion that the voter needs assistance, the In fact, elections personnel testifi ed that Judge Greider ruled: Trial voter must make out a declaration to secure Ms. Brooks became a “nuisance,” pick- “. . . this Court fi nds that the allegations assistance when they come to vote, which ing up large numbers of voter registration of improper assistance do not establish an Continued From Page 1 states their name, the election, date and the forms and returning them signed. (Citizens identifi able number of illegal votes suffi - name of their assistant. The assistant also may register to vote by simply signing forms cient to change or place in doubt the results gally, but urged that their votes should not signs that form, stating that they are not the which are available at many public places.) of this election. Further, these allegations do be counted. voter’s employer or agent of their employer, Staff was unsure of how many voters she not rise to the level for this Court to fi nd that With regard to three non-resident voters union offi cer or agent and that they have may have assisted. the Supervisor of Elections failed to main- having cast ballots, the plaintiff stated that not solicited the voter. As chairman of the Hendry County Can- tain good order at this polling location . . .” ballots were cast by Mr. Pelletier’s son and Defense attorneys argued that, if no as- vassing Board, which ensures the accuracy In addition, Ms. Kulpa had requested an daughter-in-law, whom Mr. Feamon said sistance form had been fi led, the judge of election results. Judge Sloan testifi ed that award for court costs. It was also denied. were residents of Kentucky, underscoring would have to fi nd those votes to be illegal the board received no allegations of im- According to County Attorney Mark his assertion with one of Mr. Pelletier’s own in order to overturn the election. Everything proper assistance to voters in the Clewiston Lapp’s offi ce, to date, the lawsuit has cost campaign pamphlets. In addition, the bal- that happened may not have been techni- elections offi ce, no allegations of felons vot- the county approximately $145,000 for Ms. lot of Deputy Superviser of Elections Brenda cally correct, they conceded, but a techni- ing unlawfully and no allegations of anyone Strickland’s defense, It includes attorney Hoots’ son, who was a student at the Uni- cality does not equal an illegal vote. Because voting out of their precinct for that election. fees, and court costs such as the services of versity of South Florida at the time of the there was no testimony that any voter was With just a fi ve vote difference sepa- a court reporter and subpoena processing. election, was also questioned. unduly infl uenced, the defense concluded rating Mr. Pelletier and Ms. Kulpa in 2008, Mr. Lapp’s services to defend the canvassing According to the defense, Mr. Pelletier’s that there were no illegal votes. the board conducted a mandatory recount board are included in his salary. Mr. Pelletier son and daughter-in-law do work out of In her decision, Judge Greider cited the for the Property Appraiser’s race, with no must foot the costs of his own defense. state from time to time, but always return Florida Rules of Executive Clemency, stating: change in the results. There were also 464 Ms. Kulpa said the entire process has to Hendry County, which they claim as their “these rules were signifi cantly amended in undervotes in the Property Appraiser’s elec- been “arduous” and has taken longer than permanent residence. Attorneys pointed out April 2007 and established a system for the tion. it should have, noting that they were set for that the same would apply to local students automatic approval of restoration of civil Another key point in the trial is the al- trial last March. She said that her attorney studying outside of the county. rights or for restoration of civil rights with- legation that the Clewiston Supervisor of interprets the laws on voting by felons dif- In the end, the judge ruled that there was out a hearing. Simply put, this rule change Elections Offi ce was “chaotic” as voters ferently and believes there may still be an not enough evidence to establish that three established that a person shall have his or were casting ballots. opening for an appeal. She said the whole non-residents voted in the election. her rights . . . under Florida law immediately Ms. Strickland herself testifi ed that 2008 reason for the lawsuit still remains - her con- The plaintiff’s third allegation was that restored by automatic approval of the Clem- had the largest voter turnout in Clewiston in viction that the 2008 Property Appraiser’s some voters were assisted illegally in cast- ency Board, excluding the specifi c authority 18 years. There is only one full time employ- election was unfair not only to her but to ing their ballots. to own, possess or use a fi rearm if certain ee in the Clewiston Elections Offi ce and the everyone in Hendry County. She added that The defense showed that the law allows requirements are met. For less severe of- elections offi ce in Clewiston was sharing the cost of the lawsuit is not the issue, the voters to have assistance in casting their bal- fenses, ex-offenders are not required to take space with the Property Appraiser’s Offi ce. reason for the action “is beyond that.” lots, if needed. The voter may mark on their any action and their rights will be restored Defense attorneys stated that the argu- Upon hearing the judge’s ruling, Mr. Pel- original registration form that they require automatically.” ment of chaos in the offi ce during early letier said, “I’m glad it’s over. I’m sorry the assistance, which is then noted on their vot- The judge ruled that suffi cient evidence voting did not apply. The area could not be taxpayers had to go through it. I’d like to er registration card. There is no need for any to prove that 14 felons voted illegally was restricted it is normally used by the public thank everyone for the praise and support further action by the voter, except to bring not presented. for other business. and I’m looking forward to serving the citi- an assistant with them when they cast their In other evidence, Mr. Feamon painted a In regard to the allegation that improper zens of Hendry County in the future.” ballot. picture of one person in particular, Brenda assistance was given to dozens of voters at

accounts, to be used in specifi c areas for plan amendment and a rezone for a 4.29- LOST specifi c purposes. The county also as a di- acre facility on SR 29S north of B Road. County saster relief fund of some $7 million. They were asking the board to change its YOUR LaBelle resident Ernie Reddish spoke be- designation from General Commercial and Don’t Sweat, we’ll fix it! Continued From Page 1 fore the board, saying commissioners did a Residential/High Density Mobile Home to a good job in making cuts during budget dis- Planned Unit Development (PUD). valorum taxes of $13,700,813. With other cussions, but that the 6.5 millage rate is de- Administrative Services Director Vincent income including sales and use taxes, ceiving since so many other taxing agencies Cautero told the board that both an amend- charges for services, intergovernmental get an additional piece of Hendry County ment and rezone were necessary to allow revenue, fi nes and forfeitures and miscel- taxpayers’ money. Other taxing authorities expansion of its use as a recycling/salvage laneous revenue, totals $40,972,834. With include the hospital authority, local MSBUs, yard. $31,229,134 in reserves brought forward water management and the school board. With the only issue raised by neighbors from 2008-09, the entire 2009-10 budget - that of noise - having been alleviated by 675-1032 stands at $76,077,313. Public hearings replacement of an old crusher, the requests Questioned as to the need for the $31- were approved 4-0. $ Off plus million in reserves, commissioners ex- Owners Grace and Ashley George have Commissioner Tris Chapman was not 10 A/C Work plained that most of that money is in MSBU applied for a small scale comprehensive present at the meeting. With this coupon • Offers expire 12/31/09

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Through Monday, October 12, the City proportioning machine to prepare dialysate Investigators closed down eight grow Vladimir Padron, 46 years of age, 855 will disinfect the water with free chlorine at home are advised to contact their equip- houses in Montura and two in Pioneer. They South Zambria Street, 81 marijuana plants, rather than combined chlorine/ammonia ment supplier or physician take any appro- were able to confi scate seven long rifl es and approximately 15 lbs. (chloramines). This conversion to chlo- priate steps to accommodate the change in two handguns. One of the locations was a September 22, 2009 rine (which is a stronger disinfectant) from water disinfection and to install the proper chloramines (which is a longer-lasting 12x12 building that had been completely set Jorge Fleitas, 46 years of age, 380 S. Ha- fi ltering devices if needed. disinfectant) allows the city to perform a up and ready to begin the grow process. An- cienda Street Customers who have fi sh tanks or other other location in Pioneer was a new grow Jenny Reyes, 20 years of age, and Martha water distribution system purge as recom- mend by the Department of Environmental aquatic species are advised to contact the operation that had just begun, yielding very Lira, 44 years of age, 212 Montura Ave., 44 local pet store to ensure proper pretreat- young plants. plants, approximately 56 lbs. Protection for water utilities using chloram- ines as their primary disinfectant. ment of the water before adding or chang- Offi cers seized 389 marijuana plants, with September 23, 2009 ing the water in the tank to avoid any an approximate weight of 489 lbs., street val- Alberto Velis Duarte, 39 years of age, 5120 This temporary change in disinfectant problems associated with chlorine. Call ue $2,347,200. Arrested were: 4th Street, Pioneer, 24 plants, approximately does not cause adverse health effects. 863-675-2872 with questions concerning September 18, 2009 39 lbs. However, during the period customers Alberto Garcia, 45 years of age, of 822 Sheriff Whidden stated, “We will contin- may experience a slight increase in the this change. North Arboleda Street, Montura, 35 mari- ue to cooperate with all agencies in the fi ght juana plants, approximately 40 lbs. against drugs. The investigation continues. SCF theme deadline extended The next Swamp Cabbage Festival Com- 1. The poster must be 16x20 inches. mittee meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the 2. If you choose to use computer gener- Submitted photo LaBelle City Commission Room at 6:30 p.m. ated artwork, a copy of the disk must ac- Members of the Hen- At this time the committee will choose a company the poster in case changes must dry County Sheriff’s theme for the 2010 festival. The due date has be made. Offi ce are targetting been extended till that day. If you would like 3. Remember if your theme or artwork is recently discovered to submit a 2010 theme and poster, please chosen it becomes the property of the com- marijuana grow- do so by 5 p.m. Oct. 6 to the Chamber of mittee and the committee reserves the right houses like this one. Commerce or bring them to the meeting. If to make changes as necessary. your theme and poster are chosen, you will Please remember that if you are attend- receive a $50 savings bond. ing the meetings as a representative from If you choose to submit a theme and a non-profi t organization you must have a poster, the following criteria must be fol- letter from that organization to be allowed lowed: to vote. Olivia’s at Arrest reports Port LaBelle Inn 1563 Oxbow Drive LaBelle was arresting offi cer. 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We the HCSO for allowing Offi cer Nathan Kirk to com, click on the community name and your along with Mary the Clown. Barron Park with would like to extend a special thank you to bring us the canine demonstration. local or state Public Forum. There, you can all the glorious oak trees has always been Stephanie Rodriquez for hooking us up with We’d like to recognize and thank all the create new topics or comment on existing the perfect setting for the annual Kiwanis the A-Team from Kohl’s department store organizations and clubs who spent Saturday topics. What follows is a sampling of some Kid’s Day event, providing much needed which donated 4 volunteers and $500. with us playing games, educating and help- of the discussions currently taking place. shade. The Kiwanis Club of LaBelle would Another big success was the Bicycle ing out the children and parents in our com- Thanks for participating! like to say thank you to our community for Safety Training Course sponsored by Florida munity. Thank you to the Hendry County bringing their children to enjoy this event. DOT and Community Traffi c Safety Team. Health Department, many staff and volun- Making this day such a huge success was Thank you to Gloria Seay, Linda McVey, Sgt. teers including Jeni Dyess and Valarie James River crossing a combined effort of over 130 volunteers Barbara Brown, the HCSO Explorers and the and the student volunteers with SADD/ I checked out the maps on the web that from 42 different organizations. We would Boy and Girl Scout Troops for providing this SWAT for providing information on Tobacco show the possible new river crossings and like to take this opportunity to thank those important activity and for also giving away prevention, healthy choices, Healthy fami- they look all backwards. Seems like they of you who made it happen. To Ramiro 150 helmets to local children. Thank You to lies, and Fatherhood; to Patty Ashley and ought to be able to do a better job than that. Rodriquez and his staff from the Hendry the Girl Scout Troop for starting off the day her team from Hendry Country Recycling; Besides, isn’t it a little early to be thinking County Recreation Department for providing by posting the fl ag. to Amelia Vasques from the National Center about spending that kind of money? The the PA system, tables and chairs, and much We couldn’t have handled all the activi- for Missing Children; to Rob Molleda with economy’s got everything all screwed up - more; to Chuck Swift, Vision Ace Hardware ties without the help of our younger volun- the National Weather Service from Miami; ain’t nobody coming to Hendry county for a for donating two youth bicycles for the raf- teers: 19 LHS Key Club members and 6 WGS to Lupe Taylor and Amy Howard from the while anyway. fl e; to Jeff Zimmerman and Grace Baptist Builder’s Club member with their advisor, Hendry County Emergency Management Church for the tricycle; to Jim Mace and his Doreen Backes; Preston Long and 4 youth team; to Angela Boykin with Guardian Ad son, James for their time, grill and cooking from the First Baptist Church; and to Pierre Litem program; to Patricia Gonzalez and the skills; to Johnny Kisela at Bridge Street Auto and his comrades with Intelligentsia Interna- Hendry County 4-H group; to Bianca Ross Election mess for donating the helium for the ballons; to tional, Inc. The day was even more enjoy- and Christ Central Church; to Nancy Gruber Just heard that the suit over the property Steve Nisbet and McDonalds for the ice tea; able thanks to our entertainment on stage and the Sherrod family representing Relay appraisers election is over and Kulpa lost. to Pat Artino, Hendry County School Board, including Tammie Watkins and the Universal for Life; and to Ray Leventhal and Greg So- Maybe now the county can use our money for distributing fl yers to all the elementary Allstar Cheerleaders, Pat Bedingfi eld and the renson from the American Legion Riders for for something useful. schools; to the AL Post 130 and DAV Chapter Country Rhythm Cloggers, Lee Rutter from displaying their motorcycles. Tips for heading back to school with diabetes Back to school can be stressful for ev- with each person who may be responsible • Seek feedback from your child daily to that your child also feels relaxed. High stress eryone, but for children living with diabe- for your child. It should include information ensure he or she feels comfortable with the levels can cause spikes in blood glucose lev- tes, preparing to go back to school is much on your child’s medication, including when situation and to assess how he or she feels els due to adrenaline released by the body. more complicated. It often involves parents, it should be taken, proper dosage, proper throughout the day. • Encourage your child to be an active teachers, administration, school nurses, caf- technique for administering the medication, • Pack healthy snacks for your child to participant in physical education class and eteria staff and coaches teaming up to en- who should administer medication (your battle sudden low blood sugar, and ensure even to join an athletic team. Just be sure sure the child remains healthy. child, the school nurse, or another designat- school staff will allow your child to access to meet with coaches in advance to discuss Proper diabetes management, especially ed staff member) and the reasons why your these snacks when needed. your child’s personal diabetes management important for children, requires a large time child takes it, as well as who to contact and • Ask the school nurse to store extra test- plan. commitment and signifi cant understanding what actions to take in case of emergency, ing supplies and medications as back up. • Ask your child’s teacher to invite a dia- of the disease from diabetic children and how to recognize warning signs of high and • Teach your child not to share snacks or betes educator to speak with the class. The from the people they spend time with every low blood sugar, and a nutrition plan for trade food items with other students while local diabetes association can provide re- day. Marc Wolf RPh, founder and CEO of both regular meals and snacks. at lunch. Diabetic Care Services, a leading mail order • Review the personal diabetes manage- • Establish a routine for your child right sources for locating an educator, who can provider of diabetic supplies and prescrip- ment plan with your child. away so he or she adapts habits for eating, explain the basics of diabetes to your child’s tions, offers some tips for parents to help • If he or she is old enough, your child testing and taking medication at the same classmates (i.e. that it is not contagious) and their children return to school when diabe- will be able to manage most testing and time each day – whether in school, at prac- answer any questions they might have. Your tes is a factor. medication independently, but should also tice or at home after school. Most impor- child will feel more comfortable managing Tips for Managing Diabetes at School know who he or she can turn to when help tantly, ensure your child goes to bed on time diabetes while at school if he or she isn’t • Before school begins, schedule a meet- is needed. with no distractions to prevent them from greeted with questions or stares. ing with your child’s teacher, administrator, • For younger children, explain that an- falling asleep. • Make sure your child wears a diabetic school nurse and cafeteria staff to discuss his other person will be taking over the tasks • It is normal for parents to feel stressed ID bracelet or necklace at all times. Bracelets or her personal diabetes management plan. their mom or dad might usually perform when children head back to school, but it is are inexpensive and can be purchased on- • Bring written copies of the plan to leave while at school. important to remain as calm as possible so line at www.diabeticcareservices.com.

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Special to the Caloosa Belle/LES 183 day Certifi cate of Deposit Students of the Month LaBelle Elementary School’s younger students of the month include: (front row * to back row) In row 1 are Adalia Arellano, Lillie Howard, Kyle Kirtley, Christian APY Parrish. Row 2 includes Yesenia Ramirez, Alea Madrid, Guadalupe Garcia, Vic- tor Deras, Jennifer Luna, Vivian Castro and in row 3 are: Jacqueline Garcia, % Natalie Valadez, Yesenia Perez-Valenzuela, Taylor Sanchez, Aleida Gonzalez, 83 Vanessa Ramirez. School Briefs Call or visit any one of our friendly branches to take advantage of this limited time off er. 674-4515; Glades West 863-612-0783; New 1 Yeah, you can smile about that. LHS advisors to meet Beginnings 863-674-4652. The School Advisory Council (SAC) for LaBelle High School will meet at 6 p.m. on the following dates. SAC Chairperson is Double Image Becky Parrish and she can be reached at 863-674-4120. All meetings are open to the Sal on public. More information is available on the Web site at www.hendry-schools.org Oct. 5, Nov. 16, Jan. 11, March 1, April 19 and May Hair Cutting Extensions Feel good about your bank 24. Coloring Styling Perms Wax www.seacoastnational.com Apply now to RCMA 505 W. Hickpochee Ave. Redlands Christian Migrant Association 17 N. Lee St., Labelle, 675-2300 in LaBelle is accepting child care applica- Suite #800 LaBelle, FL. tions for children six weeks to fi ve years. RCMA supports low income working fami- 863-675-4940 * Annual Percentage Yield. To qualify for the CD offer, account must be funded with $1,000 minimum new lies, farmworker families and migrant work- money and depositor must have an existing or open a new companion checking account with $1,500 ers through child care and family support new money. Limit of $250,000 maximum in certifi cate of deposit per customer. Rate is accurate as of the Hours: Mon. 9-5, Tues. - Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-3 date of publication. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. services. Please call: LaBelle CDC, 863-674- Se Habla Español, Walk-Ins Welcome 4510; Mira Verde 863-674-4104; Krome 863- 6 Caloosa Belle October 1, 2009 Community Briefs Learn about Relay for Life Storter Long to speak race Saturday, Oct. 3, hosted by the LaBelle The four-week workshop will assist individu- Family Livestock Club at the LaBelle rodeo als in setting fi nancial and investment goals. Families and friends of LaBelle, are invited at museum meeting grounds on Hwy 29 South. Edward Jones provides fi nancial services to the annual Kick-Off Party for the American Exhibition starts at 4 p.m. and barrel race for individual investors in the United States Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of LaBelle, a Glades County Commissioner Donna Storter Long will be the guest speaker at starts at 6 p.m. Concession stand will be and, through its affi liates, in Canada and the unique opportunity to fi ght against cancer. open. All proceeds go to Susan G. Komeen United Kingdom. Every aspect of the fi rm’s This year organizers will hold a mock relay the October 1 meeting of the LaBelle Heri- tage Museum to be held at LaBelle City Hall, breast cancer foundation. For more informa- business, from the types of investment op- so you can get a real feel for what it is like. tion please call Cristy Bellfl ower at 863-673- tions offered to the location of branch of- Local restaurants are donating food. There Commission Meeting Room, at 7 o’clock in the evening. Storter Long will reminisce 3821. Free admission! fi ces, is designed to cater to individual inves- will be an informational booth for anyone tors in the communities in which they live about growing up in Ortona. The public is interested in forming teams, or just fi nding and work. The fi rm’s 12,000-plus fi nancial welcome. out how the money raised will help local Small business advisors work directly with nearly 7 million services, cancer patients and their families. workshop to open clients to understand their personal goals There will be games and luminary infor- Haunted house planned -- from college savings to retirement -- and mation. Survivors of this disease will be on Come to LaBelle Longhorns’ Haunted An opportunity for information providing create long-term investment solutions that hand to share their stories and an experi- House and Fall Festival. Enter at your own resources for existing and potential small emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a enced team will answer any questions you risk for fun for the whole family! Come to businesses will be offered on Wednesday, buy-and-hold strategy. may have about the relay. The event will Davis Pratt Field October 29, 30 and the 31. Oct. 7, from 3-7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, Edward Jones, ranked No. 2 on FORTUNE take place on Tuesday, Oct. 6, between 6-8 Thursday October 29, Open 7 to 9, Friday 180 Jaycee Lions Drive, LaBelle. The event magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work p.m. at the LaBelle Sports Park, located be- October 30, Open from 7 to 10 and Satur- is free. Come and fi nd out about business For 2009,” is headquartered in St. Louis. Its hind the EMS station off Cowboy Way. day October 31, Open 7 to 10. The event will plans, fi nancing, insurance, county incen- Web site is located at www.edwardjones. have games, face painting and, of course, tives and inducements, education, training, com, and its recruiting Web site is www.ca- Come to breakfast buffet candy! Be ready for a costume contest Oc- licensing and permitting and more. To regis- reers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC tober 31. ter, visit the SBDC Web site at: http://cli.fgcu. Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary edu/sbdc/register. Contact: Shirley Willis at Animals found Unit 130 a breakfast buffet will be Sunday. 863-673-3214 for more information. Oct. 4 from 8-11 a.m. Menu: scrambled October: One Stop The Hendry County Sheriff’s Offi ce has eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, grits, sau- business expo VFW plans fun, food recovered 2 horses and 1 cow from roaming sage gravy, chipped beef, biscuits, pancakes, loose off the roadways in Hendry County. If coffee and juice. All you can eat for $6. Open Thinking of starting your own business? VFW 10100 offers Chu Chu and David’s you have lost any animals, please contact to the public. Located at 699 Hickpoochee Thinking of expanding your existing busi- tacos at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and karaoke the Sheriff’s Offi ce at 674-5600 or 805-5000. Ave. (SR 80) LaBelle. ness? Want to see how you can make your with Ray at 6 p.m. current business better? If so, you may want Legion resuming fi sh fries to stop by the One-Stop Business Expo and Obituaries fi nd answers to your questions. Financial workshop planned American Legion Post 130 is resuming Professionals who can help you will tend Edward Jones Financial Advisor Joseph its fi sh fries again from October through De- tables set-up to provide information on Timm of LaBelle will host a “Financial Work- cember every Friday from 5-7 p.m. Come to Marion Barbara Dana, 73 business structure, commercial and busi- shop: Your Source for Financial Education.” the post home on SR 80. and enjoy. LABELLE — Marion Barbara Dana, age 73, of ness fi nancing, insurance, worker’s comp., LaBelle, passed away Sept. 28, 2009, in Fort retirement plans, business plans, county in- Myers. centives and inducements, Enterprise Zone She was born Feb. 10, 1936, in Zellwood, the credits, permitting, licensing, leadership, daughter of the late Eli Hue Atkins and the late education opportunities and training, plus Mavis (Holloway) Atkins. much more. Survivors include her husband, Rookie Dana; The event takes place Wednesday, Oct. daughters, Diana Pendrey (Carl) of LaBelle, and 7, from 3-7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 180 Donna Woodruff (Dean) of Felda; brother, Jaycee Lions Drive, LaBelle. There is no James Atkins of Michigan; grandchildren, Steven charge for attending, but you will leave with Lynn, Brandon Lynn (Shonna), Megan Wood- priceless information and direction. Contact ruff, Joey Dana, and Taylor Lynn. She was pre- Janice Groves, SBDC, at 863-840-2279 or With so many demands on your ceded in death by her parents; son, Darrel Dana; Shirley Willis, Southwest Florida Jobs, 863- time, some things just have to wait. and brother, Marvin Atkins. 673-3214 with questions. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, But don’t put off talking to a State Farm® agent about life Oct. 1, at Fort Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle with Free barrel race benefi ts Pastor W. T. Maddox Jr. offi ciating. Interment insurance – it may be the most will follow in Fort Denaud Cemetery. breast cancer fi ght important thing you ever do. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Come to a Breast Cancer Benefi t Barrel LaBelle. THANK YOU From the Family of The family of Thomas C. Boswell would like to thank everyone for the generosity and Mae Bush Rena DiPofi, Agent support that has been given along with all 13 Missouri Street, Suite A the prayers, food, cards, care, donations We appreciate the outpour- Bus: 863-675-1880 and concern that has been shown during Fax: 863-675-8970 our time of sorrow. ing of love and sympathy [email protected] The love and support that everyone has that all of you showed, given is very much appreciated. Thank you seems so little for everything everyone (food, flowers, cards, has done but everyone and everything has been greatly appreciated. prayers) as we grieved the The Boswell Family and Grandchildren loss of our mother and cel- send a great big thank you to everyone. State Farm Life Insurance Company ebrated her life. (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI) God Bless you all, State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Sharon Boswell, Tommy Boswell, Shelly Thank you Company (Licensed in NY and WI) Miller, Jeff Boswell, Jeni O’Bannon Bloomington, IL October 1, 2009 Caloosa Belle 7 Resident attends NOTICE OF PROPOSED LARGE SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT children, youth conference PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that the Local Planning ITY; CODIFICATION; INCLUSION IN CODE AND Agency of Hendry County (LPA) will hold a public SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Dennis R. Boland, a resident of LaBelle, and have donated over 1,200 each year. The hearing on the proposed amendments to the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan on October 14 just recently returned from The American Spinoza Buddy Bear project is for a child of at 6:00 p.m., at the Hendry County Courthouse, Legion Children & Youth Conference in Indi- any age who is diagnosed with a chronic ill- Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, Florida. The LPA will determine if the appli- anapolis, Ind. As chairman of The American ness, life threatening illness, or major organ cations are consistent with the Hendry County Legion Children & Youth Commission, Mr. failure. We also heard from The American Comprehensive Plan. Boland moderated the Conference which Legion Auxiliary about their Hero and Good The recommendations of the Local Planning Agency was held from Sept. 18-20. Deed award. They presented a young man will be made to the Board of County Commissioners During the Conference presentations who had saved his sister when chlorine had (BCC) for consideration at a public hearing. The BCC will consider whether or not they wish to adopt were made from different organizations af- spilled into a swimming area, although he a Resolution to transmit the amendments to the fecting the children of our nation. We heard could hardly breathe from the fumes. This Florida Department of Community Affairs. This hear- ing will be held on October 27, 2009, at 5:05 p.m. at from Rev. Anthony Wallace who has over 30 has also affected his speaking ability and the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission years of experience in neighborhood at large strong odors affects his breathing. Our last Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, Florida. parenting & mentoring to the needy and presentation was on the MY HERO Project, Application No.: CPA04-04 the fatherless and is a Co-Founder of Secu- a previous American Legion Child Welfare Application No.: CPA07-0001 rity Dads, Inc. Darrin Allen of the U.S. Army Foundation, Inc grant recipient. 16 year old Application name: Gardinier Application name: West Hendry Area Plan Child, Youth & School Services presented Slater Jewell Kemker who is a MY HERO Stu- the Our Military Kids program, Mona John- dent Reporter and learned to organize, write, Applicant: Mr. Stephane Gardinier Applicant: Hendry County Board of County Commissioners son, the Director of Learning and Teaching shoot and edit short fi lms with support from Agent: Pavese Law Firm and EnSite Support which oversees multiple state and the MY HERO Media Arts Education Team. Agent: Dan Delisi, AICP, Delisi Fitzgerald, Inc. federal programs centered on student physi- Mr. Boland said the purpose of this con- Request: The applicant is requesting to change the County's Future Land Use map from Agriculture to a Request: The applicant is requesting to change the cal, social, and emotional prevention and ference was threefold. First, we hoped to new Mixed Use District on 627 +/- acres located on SR 82, Felda, FL. County's Future Land Use map that will include 3000 intervention services, supportive learning educate the Department & Detachment acres +/- to a new mixed use district. environments and Operation: Military Kids. Children & Youth Chairman from around The Ordinance title is as follows: Jim Smith of Mercy Medical Airlift presented the country on many of the current Children The Ordinance title is as follows: how catastrophically ill children and vet- & Youth programs, Legion procedures and ORDINANCE 2009-______erans received free air travel and how the practices, and other relevant topics that will AN ORDINANCE OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA ORDINANCE 2009-______American Legion Child Welfare Foundation enable them to run children & youth pro- AMENDING THE HENDRY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE Inc. has helped to disseminate this informa- grams more effectively within their respec- PLAN, ORDINANCE 91-05, AS AMENDED, BY CHANG- ING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AN ORDINANCE OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA tion. Rick Lofgren of the Children Organ tive Department and Detachments. CHANGING APPROXIMATELY 627+/- ACRES OF LAND AMENDING THE HENDRY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE Transplant Association (COTA) has worked Secondly, the scheduled presentations DESIGNATED AS AGRICULTURE TO A NEW MIXED USE PLAN, ORDINANCE 91-05, AS AMENDED, BY CHANG- to build the charity into a highly respected where to interact with the other Children & DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS SR 82 MIXED USE DISTRICT; ING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, MORE SPECIFICALLY BY PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICA- CHANGING APPROXIMATELY 3000 +/- ACRES OF LAND national fundraising entity that is singularly Youth Chairmen and leaders in attendance TION; INCLUSION IN CODE AND SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; IN VARIOUS LAND USE CATEGORIES TO NEW LAND USE focused on saving kids’ lives. COTA has dis- to learn some of their best practices and AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DISTRICTS, WHICH WILL COMPRISE THE WEST HENDRY tributed more than 2,000,000 organ donor challenges. Every Chairman and Children & COMMUNITY OVERLAY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; INCLUSION IN CODE registration cards thanks to The American Youth Leader has something to offer. AND SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Legion Child Welfare Inc. grants they have Finally, every presenter we heard from received. Pam Golubowicz from Spinoza was allotted time for questions and answers. Bear presented Spinoza, the healing gift of The many questions where very informative Love. The American Legion Department of and helpful to all that attended the confer- Florida is a proud sponsor of Spinoza Bears ence. Need help with mortgage payment?

For those facing possible foreclosure on fi ve years with a gradual increase to a rate their homes or having diffi culty making their that is manageable for the rest of the loan. All interested parties are invited to appear and be monthly payments, the Empowerment Al- Homeowners must show they have enough heard. Oral and written comments will be accept- liance of Southwest Florida may be able to income to handle the new payments to ed. Copies of the proposed amendment are avail- help. The Empowerment Alliance is now qualify for the modifi ed loan. able for inspection at the Hendry County Planning providing free counseling to clients who are and Zoning Department, 165 S. Lee St., La Belle, FL In one client’s case, the bank decreased between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., in danger of losing their home to foreclo- the homeowner’s payments from $1,748 Monday through Friday, and at the Clerk to the sure or who are facing increasing payments per month to $931 per month, by reducing Board of County Commissioners' office, 25 E. due to adjustable mortgages or other loan Hickpochee Ave., La Belle, FL between the hours of the interest rate from 8.6 percent to 2.5 pe- 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. products. The Empowerment Alliance, a cent. The rate will gradually increase but will Application No.: CPA07-0005 non-profi t organization, is a HUD approved If a person decides to appeal any decision made not rise above 6.2 percent, still a signifi cant Application name: Rodina Housing Counseling Agency and does not savings for the family that allowed them to by the board, agency, or commission with respect to charge for its services beyond the cost of a Applicant: The Viera Company (Duda and Sons) any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, keep their home. Due to differences among he or she will need a record of the proceedings, credit report. Counseling costs are paid for banks and individuals’ situations, not every Agent: Richard Woodruff, DPA, AICP, WilsonMiller, Inc. and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to through a grant from the U.S. Department of ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is Housing and Urban Development. loan can be modifi ed, but many are ben- Request: The applicant is requesting to change the made, which record includes the testimony and evi- efi ting from the new program. In addition, County's Future Land Use map from Agriculture to a dence upon which the appeal is to be based. Amanda Pacheco, the Empowerment new Mixed Use District on 25,826.2 +/- acres. some banks offer other programs beyond Alliance’s Hendry Housing Counselor says, The Ordinance title is as follows: Any questions pertaining to these documents should “Many families are embarrassed about fac- the Making Home Affordable program to be directed to the Planning and Zoning ing foreclosure, but there’s no reason to be benefi t homeowners and prevent foreclo- Department, either by phone (863-675-5240), email sures. ORDINANCE 2009-______([email protected]), embarrassed. We try to help families fi nd a U. S. mail (P. O. Box 2340, La Belle, FL 33975) or by fax solution to save their homes.” Under Presi- The Empowerment Alliance also pro- AN ORDINANCE OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA (863- 675-5317). dent Obama’s Making Home Affordable vides pre-purchase counseling for anyone AMENDING THE HENDRY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE 91-05, AS AMENDED, BY CHANG- Orvell Howard, Chair program, banks are given incentives to work looking to buy a new or existing home. To ING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, MORE SPECIFICALLY BY CHANGING APPROXIMATELY 25,826.2 +/- ACRES OF Hendry County Local Planning Agency with homeowners to modify their loans, schedule an appointment for pre-purchase LAND DESIGNATED AS AGRICULTURE TO A NEW MIXED Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman rather than go into foreclosure. A modifi ed or foreclosure prevention counseling, con- USE DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE RODINA COMMU- Hendry County Board loan can involve a reduced interest rate for tact Amanda Pacheo at 863-983-2432. NITY OVERLAY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; SEVERABIL- of County Commissioners 8 Caloosa Belle October 1, 2009 Cowboys lose heartbreaker by Patty Brant Coach Bennett said Practice Player of the Caloosa Belle Week junior Carlos Morales is always ready “We were in a dog fi ght. It was an ex- to jump in and help out. citing game,” commented Cowboy Head Coach Bennett said the Cowboys lost the Coach Hal Bennett after their heartbreaking game in the third quarter with two costly 20-18 defeat at the hands of Lake Placid on turnovers, one inside the Cowboys’ 20 yard Sept. 25. It was their fi rst line that ended in a Lake Placid score; the district game of the sea- other inside the Cowboys’ 15-yard line on a son. fumble. He said the Cowboy defense made “We should have it a battle but could not re- won,” he added, “The spond to the unanswered players know it. The points. coaches know it. We This week the Cowboys were in unfamiliar terri- will mend their wounds. tory.” Quarterback Taylor Jordan remains out from an injury That territory was a Chris Garcia close game. It’s been two in the Bishop Verot game, years since the Cowboys but is expected to be back were in such a close battle, Coach Bennett soon on a limited basis. Dale said. “We played hard, like all year. We were The Cowboys’ offensive Thompson scrappy till the bitter end. I’m proud of that. linemen have also suffered We always play like every play is the last.” some minor shoulder injuries. By the end of Back up Quarterback Jordan Phillips the week they will be working hard getting turned in a good performance, rushing for ready to face Dunbar here in LaBelle Oct. 9. 56 yards and throwing for 145 yards. He Game time 7:30 p.m. scored one rushing touchdown, and threw Coach Bennett said they will be adding for one as well. to their offense in preparation for that game. An 85-yard screen He added that he is satisfi ed with his team’s Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant pass from Phillips to Dale defensive game. Thompson made it 20-18, “I’m proud of the way our kids play,” he Gung ho cowboy! LaBelle tried for two extra said, “They play hard.” He continued, “The Cowboy spirit - that’s what it’s all about! LaBelle High School senior Anthony points but came up short 0-4 season this year is nothing like the 0-4 Ergle put on a roping show for the crowd at the Sept. 11 home game against when their quarterback last year” and added, “These boys give us Evangelical Christian School. The young cowboy plans to use his skills to whip was sacked. everything on Friday night. They’re a won- up excitement for the home team this season. Catch him at Cowboy games. Dale Thompson and derful group of young men and the town Dale Miller shared Defen- should be proud of them.” sive Player of the Week David Miller Sports Shorts honors. Dale had 13 tack- les and forced a fumble. David had 6 tackles Support unbiased Register for soccer High School @ 863-674-4120. Male/Female and an interception for an 8-yard gain. age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20- Offensive Player of the Week Dale Register for LaBelle Youth Soccer Asso- local 29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (male Thompson brought in a 10 yard reception, 3 ciation Saturdays, Oct. 3, 10 and 17 from 10 only). catches and a touchdown. journalism! a.m. till noon; Sundays, Oct. 4, 11 and 18 Pick up your entry form at LHS and mail Special Teams Player of the Week junior from 1-3 p.m. and Wednesdays, Oct. 7 and them to: LaBelle High School/CC5K, 4050 punter Chris Garcia averaged 36 yards per 14 from 6-8 p.m. Registration is open to kids E.Cowboy Way, LaBelle FL 33935. punt. ages 4-14 and the cost is $30 per player. All registrations will be at the Winn Dixie on South Main Street. Attention Alumni Ballers! If you are a former Cowgirl or Cowboy At a basketball player, sign up for the 2009 LHS time when newspapers Alumni Basketball game, taking place Fri- day, Nov. 27, at 5:30 p.m. For a registration everywhere are struggling to survive, form, see the school website at http://www. you can show your support for your hendry-schools.org. Click the Schools link, and go to LaBelle High School. Family Health Centers welcomes… Caloosa Belle newspaper by purchasing an e-subscription. Caloosa Chase coming up Heidi Kunstman, M.D. It’s only $26 annually (50 cents a Run in the Caloosa Chase Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8 a.m. at LaBelle High School. This is a Board Certified Pediatrician week). Each week you’ll receive an fund-raiser for the LHS Cross Country teams. To make an appointment at our email with a live link to the latest Entry fee before Oct. 27 is $15 and $12 for youth under 18 years of age. Race day reg- LaBelle Medical Office issue. This will allow you to read istration is $20 for everyone. Make checks the entire newspaper online --- even payable to: LaBelle High School/CC5K 930 South Main Street Enjoy the scenic course with awards to when you’re traveling. the top Overall male and female runner, age group awards three deep, great door prizes Call: 863-675-0160 Please call 1-800-282-8586 donated by local merchants and plenty of Medicaid, Medipass, Medicare and most private or subscribe online at refreshments after the race. insurances accepted. Discounted fees available http://circulation.newszap.com T-shirts guaranteed to the fi rst 60 entries, and dental services provided on site. for more information call Jef Frost at LaBelle October 1, 2009 Caloosa Belle 9 Cross country running well

Tuesday (Sept. 22) results at Buckingham Park vs. Clewiston, Dunbar and Lehigh. Girls Varsity; LaBelle 21, Clewiston 51, Lehigh 91, Dunbar nts. Ashley Golemme fi nished 2nd over-all and fi rst for the Cowgirls with a time of 25:18. She was able to overcome a nasty fall that left her knee and hand bloody for Submitted photo most of the race. Her teammates were close Check out the LaBelle High School 2009 Cross Country Team. behind and helped seal the team’s victory. They were, Cory Taylor 25:44, Socorro Ruiz 25:46, Emily Hull 26:05, and Avery Godwin No school for Montura in foreseable future 26:25. Laura Reed 26:46, Jessica Madrid By Jose Jesus Zaragoza ton and LaBelle middle schools. The district the last thing on the district’s mind is expan- 27:05 and Czarina Rivas 27:12 also ran well Clewiston News lobbied hard for monies allocated by the sion. for the Cowgirls. legislature during Governor Lawton Chiles’ If anything, simply keeping present op- The Boys varsity (38) fi nished a close There are 670 kids in the outlying areas of Montura. To some of the parents of these administration. Hendry County was one of erations afl oat is at the top of Mr. Murphy’s second to Clewiston (32) and ahead of host only three districts awarded funding from list as superintendent. Lehigh (58), despite missing its top two run- children, having to watch the kids get up much earlier than their counterparts in other the special fund that year. “Under the new state requirement, we ners to injury and illness. Chris Timms lead There are other concerns. the charge with a time of 19:18. He was fol- areas to catch the bus to school is unaccept- need to have a three percent fund balance,” “You’re going to have empty classes lowed by Carlos Santillan and Nik Loredo able. The solution is to build a school in the he said. “We are barely, just now, at three (20:08 and 20:09). A pack of Cowboys then outlying areas to accommodate kids in Pio- in elementary, middle and high schools. If percent. What it boils down to is meeting came in to fi nish the scoring. They were neer, Montura, and students who live near things get downsized, if we lose enrollment payroll ... to try to survive the best we can.” Andy McAvoy (21:15), Jorge Guillen (21:22), the reservation. But that solution isn’t easy. which we’re concerned about, that’s not go- He sees the eventual four-lane between Sergio Zalaya (21:28) and Logan Cecil On the other side of the equation, Super- ing to be utilizing our classrooms, the base Clewiston and LaBelle as a catalyst for more (21:31). intendent Rick Murphy said the construction costs that are already there. It will be dead commercial activity, increased economic On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Cowboys of a new school, while solving some issues, space.” development and perhaps even an infl ux of and Cowgirls competed in the 31st annual would raise quite a few new ones that the This year has seen enrollment fi gures residents to the county. Ft. Myers Optimist Invitational. Again, both district simply isn’t in a position to bear. fl uctuate and the district actually saw a small “Jobs are what run everything. They pay teams were shorthanded because of injury “The feasibility of a school in Montura increase this year, but not enough to form for services, infrastructure. We don’t want to and illness. An invitational of this size is not has been very debatable for years,” said Su- a strong assessment of the future, he said. raise taxes.” very forgiving on shorthanded teams. perintendent Murphy in a telephone inter- With the district seeking asking for 15 per- News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be reached at Despite this, LaBelle runners put forth view earlier this week. “There defi nitely is a cent more for medical costs for employees, [email protected]. their best efforts and did a good job repre- need there, if we could really accommodate senting themselves, their school and com- it fi nancially. That’s a big key.” BIRTHDAY munity. When he sat as a member on the school BRANDON MINERS Socorro Ruiz was the fi rst Cowgirl to cross board, the district entertained the notion of the fi nish line with a time of 25:40 and 77th building an elementary school somewhere over-all (out of some 200 runners). Cory in the county. According to him, “everything Taylor/87 (26:32), Laura Reed/90 (26:35), was booming,” but board members ended Szarina Rivas/101 (27:11) and Emily Hull/108 up pulling it at the last minute. Happy 15th (27:35) fi nished the scoring for the Cowgirls. The difference today would have meant Birthday! My how They fi nished 15th out of 17 teams. an estimated annual $2 million payment on time flies!! The Boys team fi nished 16th out of 24 a loan, the superintendent said. The district teams. They were lead once again by Chris cannot afford $2 million on a facility that ~Love Mom Timms, who fi nished 68th over-all and had may cost upwards of $22 million, he said. and Dad a time of 20:01. Carlos Santillan/73 (20:11), “It would force me to cut about 40 teach- Nik Loredo/75 (20:17), dual sport athlete ers, basically,” said Mr. Murphy, who added (Football) David Miller/94 (20:47) was next that the fi gure does not begin to take into ac- and newcomer Ignacio Acosta/97 (20:52) count what it would cost to staff the school, completed the team score for LaBelle. Both and its utility costs. teams were preparing for the Tuesday, Sept. He explained that the last of the district’s 29, at LaBelle High School. major construction projects were Clewis-

BIRTHS ENGAGEMENT LEVI AUSTIN GARRETT LANDRUM STACIE DAWN WHIDDEN & JORDAN THOMAS MURRAY evi Austin Garrett Landrum was born at ret and Dena Whidden of Moore 2:06 p.m., August 5, 2009, in Fort Myers. Haven would like to announce LHe weighted 8 pounds, 5 ounces. He the engagement and up coming is the son of Samantha Hawkins and Josh B wedding of their daughter, Stacie Dawn Landrum of Labelle. Whidden to Jordan Thomas Murray. His maternal grandparents are Suzanne The Bride is a 2007 graduate of Moore Roberts of Labelle and Shawn Hawkins of Haven High School and is currently Marco Island. His paternal grandparents are Tammy and Fred Landrum of Labelle. His attending Edison State College. The great grandparents are J.R Roberts of Labelle, Groom is the son of Don and Michelle Christel and Dewitt White of Labelle, Bobbie Murray of LaBelle. He is a 2007 graduate and Boyd Gause of Labelle, and John and of LaBelle High School and has been Diane Hawkins of Fort Myers. employed by LaBelle Fertilizer since 2005. 10 Caloosa Belle October 1, 2009 Register now Church Briefs WWW.BELLEREALTY.COM Pray at the Park Gospel concert planned MANUFACTURED w/billboard income. HOMES All pastors and churches are invited to LaBelle Seventh Day Adventist church is $395,000 - 4800 Sq. Ft. for workshop $79,900 - 3/2 on 2 ac. in Steel Bldg. on fenced 1 the Pray at the Park event Saturday, Oct. 10, presenting a gospel concert Saturday, Oct. 3, Muse. Ac Industrial, Short at 10 a.m. in Barron Park for this community at 6 p.m. in the LaBelle High School Audito- $89,000 - 3/2 in Moore Sale. Approved A Reading for All: Autism, Literacy and and nation. For more information please call rium. Adults $20, children $10. Proceeds will Haven Yacht Club 1200 $399,000 - 4.5Ac, 2400 Learning workshop will be offered for par- Sq Ft. Pastor Les Grant LaBelle Revival Center at go to the church’s building fund. Steel Bldg Industrial, ents from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, 863-234-8220. $117,000 - 4/2 Newer Possible Lease Option. Whitaker Hall, room 103, at Florida Gulf For more information call Joan at 863- MH on ½ Ac, Seller REDUCED $450,000 - Coast University in Fort Myers. The program 673-4582. Motivated. Short Sale! 2 Steel Special events at planned REDUCED! $119,000 - Bldgs, over 8000 Sq. Ft. is presented by the Center for Autism and 3/2 on 2 ½ Ac Recent Zoned PUD on 2+ Ac. Community Harvest Worship Center, 55 Related Disabilities at University of South Ready for Bingo? Updates 1436 Sq Ft. $559,000 - 3 Ac+/- with Florida in collaboration with the USF De- Orange St., will present a revival Sunday, $150,000 - 3/2 on 6 Ac, Bldg on Sr 29, C-2 zon- partment of Communication Sciences and Oct. 18-21 with Rev. Phil Redding. For infor- Bingo is played Fridays from September Marshall Field Rd. ing. Disorders. mation call 675-0938. through May at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Seller Financing. $675,000 - 5 Ac +/- Catholic Church on Bridge Street, LaBelle at $375,000 - 3/2 on 30 Ac Industrial. Will split, USF faculty member Sylvia Diehl and On Oct 25, enjoy the Mercy Mountain in Muse, Oaks, Creek, & 7 p.m. Early Bird starts at 6:45 p.m. Come Cleared & Filled, Seller reading coach, Peggy Bininoemi, from Lee Boys as they minister in song at 6 p.m. Call Great Pasture. Financing. Schools, will present evidence-based prac- 675-0938 for information. join the fun and visit with your friends. HOMES WATERFRONT $69,000 - tices that have been shown to be effective 2/2 Great $55,000 - 2/2 MH in with individuals with autism spectrum disor- Starter in Port LaBelle. River Oaks/Ortona, now ders. The workshop targets literacy develop- $69,000 - 3/2 in town, waterfront! corner lot. $192,500 - Old Ft. ment for children 5 to 12 years old. Parents LABELLE $72,000 - will have the opportunity to create materials 3/1 CBS in Denaud 1 Ac. town. $199,000 - Hidden to take home to put into practice. $74,000 - 2/2 in Port Hammock 1 Ac w/dock. Seating is limited for the workshop which AREA REAL ESTATE LaBelle, large porch. $249,000 - $79,900 - 4/3 Two Story is offered at no cost to participants. Please Newer 3/2, on 2 ½SOLD!!! Ac adjoins green- register by calling 590-7771 in Fort Myers or built in 2005, Short Sale belt along the River. $79,900 - e-mail [email protected]. The program is Newer 3/2, $395,000 - High funded in part by CARD’s Autism Services built in 2005, Short Sale. Elevation with long $110,000 UNDER- 3/2 w/pool in Fund. 580 S. Main St. • LaBelle, FL views, 5 Ac. Belmont,CONTRACT Short Sale. $499,000 - Eagle Point $129,000 - 863 675-1973 3/2 Modular, 1Ac Deep Water & If you are thinking of buying or selling, give us a call! Make Offer. Protected Harbor w/ Lg Check us out online at $157,500 - www.newhorizons-re.com 3/2 in Laurel Dock. Castorena Oaks, needs TLC, Seller $419,000 - 3/2 Super e-mail: [email protected] • All New Vitural Tours! Financing. Greg Miners - Lic R.E. Broker Associates - Art Fry, Debbie Hudson, CBS River Home w/pool $169,000- Delia Miners, Hugo Vargas & Neal Livingston • Se Habla Espanol 3/2 +Den on on Oxbow w/dock on small lake, Seller relo- double lot. . promoted at • Corporate owned!UNDER Lehigh Acres, 3/2 • Relax the rural way! Situated on 1.25 acs in cating $425,000 - 3/4 in Ft. REDUCED $189,900 - w/ceramic tile,CONTRACT split floor plan, 2 car garage growing Montura, beautiful new 2006 3/2 Denaud on 2.6+/- ac and lots more. $68,000. manufactured home. SELLER FINANCING 3/2 on 2.8 Ac in Pt with 228 ft. riverfront. $129,900 LaBelle Ranchettes, • Corporate owned!UNDER 3/2 on each side duplex. AVAILABLE! $875,000 - Spectacular Ceramic tile and in good condition. Close to • Two for the price of one on 1 ac. 3/2 well adjoins greenbelt. Seacoast CONTRACT $196,900 7 Ac Pasture w/Oaks, schools and shopping. $62,500. maintained manufactured home + a 2/2 man- 4/2 in Muse 500 Ft on the River, $100,000 Country Cabin on 2+ Mark Smith, president & CEO of Seacoast • Corporate owned! 3/2 located in central ufactured home. Below Appraisal. • Corporate Owned! 2/2 on 5+/- acres in Lehigh Acres with a huge detached • Want country living without the long drive Ac. $1,550,000 - National Bank’s $225,000 - 5/8 Estate Ortona. If you are looking for a little privacy, garage/office and fenced yard. $59,000. to the city? Get the best of both worlds with 3/2 in Gated HomeSOLD!!! on 5+ Ac, 800 Ft Big Lake Region, you found it here. $72,700. • Corporate owned! 3/2 2005 CBS home in this 3BR/2BA home on 2.29+/- acres on Case Riverbend Estates, on the River, Double Seller says Make Offer. announces the ap- Lehigh Acres. Needs a little TLC. $54,900 Road. $97,000. Dock, Really Private. HOMES $299,000 - Country pointment of Jesus • Corporate owned! 3/2 centrally located in • Immaculate 3/2 located in City of LaBelle LOTS & LAND home on 5 Ac. many • Riverfront - Immaculate 3/2 waterway Lehigh Acres. Close to schools and shopping. on oversized lot, features woodlike flooring $5,900 - David Castorena $53,900. updates, newer roof, Port Labelle estate on 1.14+/- acres outside of LaBelle. Needs a little TLC. and carpet, master bath has tiled shower, Lots, Seller financing as assistant branch Home is 2,425 sq. ft. of living area with over- • Corporate owned! 3/2 CBS home on canal. overspacious kitchen and much much more. over 2,000 sq. ft. & 2 car manager for Hen- $69,900. garage. $5,900 - Moore Haven spacious kitchen, pantry, screened pool and a Open floor plan with ceramic tile thru out. Priced to sell at $459,000 - dry County, LaBelle 1,944 sq. ft. workshop with office, bath and a $48,000. • Let's make a deal! 3/2 home features built in 3/2 Yacht Club lots offi ce. generator compressor room. $795,000. • Corporate owned!UNDER 2/2 CBS in Lehigh Acres cabinets, large master bath, spacious kitchen, Upgrades adorn CBS $22,000 - 1.25 Ac in Country Pool Home Montura Ranches In his new po- • Corporated owned! Georgous, needs a little close to schoolsCONTRACT and shopping. $44,900. and plenty of elbow room. Outside you will $69,000 w/outbuildings, riding $49,000 - 2.2 Ac Rural TLC, 4/3, 3 car garage on 5.09+/- acres with • Corporate owned!UNDER 2/2 in LaBelle Country find a fenced yard and storage shed. arena, 13 Ac. sition, Jesus is re- caged pool, custom kitchen cabinets, granite Village. Needs minor cosmetic repairs. • 4/2 manufactured home located in Residential Fenced sponsible for sales $359,900. $34,900. CONTRACT COMMERCIAL/ $83,000 - counter tops and lots more. Immokalee near schools and shopping. INDUSTRIAL 6.5 Ac Very and service func- • Horse lovers welcome! 4/2.5 on 3.24+/- in • Corporate owned! 3/2 on .49+/- in Lehght $55,000. Private, F RD $119,000 - 1/2 Acre Port LaBelle Ranchettes. 2,500 sq. ft of living Acres near SR 80. Ceramic tile, spacious • Affordable starter. 3/1.5 on corner lot in $100,000 - 2.5 Ac Hwy tions of daily branch Commercial Lot on operations. He will Jesus David area, 2 car garage, wrap around porch and rooms and great floor plan. $32,000 Moore Haven. $50,000. 27, Clewiston more. $335,000. • Great investment potential! 1BR/1B home • 3/2 manufactured in city limits. Close to Davis St. Castorena $200,000 - $119,000 - 4.2 Ac, Muse serve as a mentor • Corporate owned! 3/2 CBS home on on a corner lot. Homes needs some work… schools, shopping & easy access to SR80. 2 Steel $125,000 - Ft Denaud and leader for teller 6.48+/- acres with pool and completely but is priced to sell. $17,000. $49,900. Bldgs.SOLD!!! on 1 Ac, Heavy and customer service representatives ensur- 234,900. Industrial. Acres, 8 ac. private loca- fenced. $ Corporate owned! 2/1 condo in central Ft. • Corporate owned! Located in Ortona. 3/2 tion • 4/2 CBS home on 5 acres outside of Myers. $11,500. on .22+/- of an acre. A little TLC will bring this $249,000 - 4640 sq. ft. ing customer needs are met. Jesus will also $177,000 - 17 Ac in process and service consumer loans for the LaBelle. Needs some TLC. $107,500. MOBILE HOMES one a long way. $28,970. hanger.SOLD!!! Air port access. • Cozy 2/1 in Port LaBelle. Completely • Need more "living" room? 2,152 sq ft of lux- • Corporate SOLD!!!owned! 3/2 south of LaBelle. I-2. Felda area branch and represent Seacoast at commu- redone form top to bottom. Have to see! urious living. This 4BR/2B home on 10+/- acs Needs a little TLC. $25,900. $269,000 - State Road $220,000 - 3.8 AC Oak nity charitable and civic events. $90,000. has it all, spacious family room, master suite Call about our vacant land! 80 Corner ½ Ac, B-1 Haven Jesus has been employed with Seacoast • Nice 3/1 CBS in Port LaBelle. Seller says w/ office, covered porch, and fencing for LOTS National Bank for three years as a customer make offer! $80,000. horses. This one is a steal @ only $250,000 • .29 +/- acre in Belmont S/D. Priced to sell • Corporate Owned! 3/2 2006 CBS home • Size will surprise you! 2BR/2B home on at only $42,000. Possible seller financing. service representative. He is a graduate of UNDER LaBelle High School and recently received outside LaBelle in very good condition and a 10+/- acres is very well kept. Features a warm • Buy now, build later. Nice city lot in BBeellllee RReeaallttyy CCoo.. few minutesCONTRACT from schools and shopping. comfortable living room w/gas fireplace, spa- Belmont subdivision. $35,000. his associates in business administration & $72,900 cious kitchen, front & real covered porches. • Call about our Port LaBelle lots! 863-675-7522 management from Edison State College. Je- • Corporate Owned! 2/2 on 5+/- acres in $250,000 COMMERCIAL sus is bilingual in English and Spanish. Ortona. If you are looking for a little privacy, • Immaculate 4/2 on 9.54 acres. Spacious liv- • Prime 20+/- ac potential commercial parcel www.BelleRealty.com you found it here. $72,700. ing room, family room w/fireplace, large mas- located near West Glades Elem. in Muse &just The operating arm of Seacoast Banking $199,900. $3.50 per sq ft. Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF) • 3/2 on oversized corner lot in Port LaBelle. ter suite, lots, lots of more. minutes away from LaBelle. $69,900. • Country living at its best! 3/2 on 2.30+/- • Invest now - build later! Corner lot outside FREE MLS ACCESS LINK: WWW.BELLEREALTY.COM Seacoast National Bank has 42 branches in • Corporate owned!UNDER LaBelle 3/2 CBS w/2 car acres outside city of LaBelle. Over spacious city limits near town. $100,000. Terri Banky - Lic. Real Estate Broker Florida and approximately $2.3 billion in as- Associates: Shary Weckwerth; Susan Hill, garage, splitCONTRACT floor plan and lots more. kitchen & mastr bath. New carpet through • 2 ac. located in City limits. Zoned Industrial. sets, and is one of the largest independent $69,900. out home. $149,900. $100,000. Nick Rota, Lisa Andrews, Sandra Alexander banks headquartered in Florida. and Roxie Cisneros October 1, 2009 Caloosa Belle 11

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Lots & Lots of offi ce in LaBelle. Fax re- the classifeids. for in-school services in good stuff! 863-675-5741 sume to 863-452-8072 pass background check. Hendry-Glades Co. Must (239)229-1819 or Per diem Certified Nursing Assistant (rotating shift) Get a quick response to be licensed or license- FREE LABELLE - Fri & Sat. Oct Fax Resume to Must possess certification as a Nursing Shop here first! any item you may be sell- eligible and bilingual (863)675-7048 Weight 2nd & 3rd, 8am-Noon, The classified ads ing with a classified ad. (Eng/Span). For info., Management 1110 Ivan Blvd. Assistant. BLS required call (863)612-0728 Class Clothes, toys for 5,6,7 Time to clean out the Reading a newspaper Time to clean out the Monday Oct. 5 yr old girl, shirts, dress- attic, basement and/or Apply Online: www.hendryregional.org • Drug Free Workplace • EOE helps you understand attic, basement and/or How do you find a job at 6 pm es, lots of Disney mo- garage? Advertise your the world around you. garage? Advertise your in today’s competi- vies, Bicycle, HH items, yard sale in the classi- Butterfl y plants, Every- Get a quick response to No wonder newspaper yard sale in the classi- tive market? In the 863-675-8446 Join all the people who fieds and make your 439 W. Hwy 80 • LaBelle thing is clean and in any item you may be sell- readers are more suc- fieds and make your employment section say, “I sold it in the clean up a breeze! great shape. ing with a classified ad. classifieds.” cessful people! clean up a breeze! of the classifieds October 1, 2009 Caloosa Belle 13

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA For more listings, Mira Verde For more listings, For more listings, For more listings, RFQ. No. 2009-39 go to go to go to go to www.newszap.com Apartments www.newszap.com www.newszap.com www.newszap.com OPENING DATE: October 15, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. Hendry County is seeking engineering fi rms interested in providing pro- fessional services in connection with the Airport Development and Other Building NOW RENTING APARTMENTS Mobile Home Professional Engineering Services which may include but not be limited to Public Notice Public Notice reviewing, planning, design, and construction phase services for develop- Materials Rent ment of the LaBelle Airport, Airglades Airport, and other aviation and non- aviation projects as related to the airports within the County as may be NOTICE OF MEETING LOCATION CHANGE needed. Individuals and fi rms properly registered in the State of Florida INDUSTRIAL POLES - FIRST MONTH FREE. LABELLE - 3BR, 1BA, are encouraged to submit their qualifi cations for consideration. All submit- THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY tals (see Section IV, Submissions Requirements) received in response to 52’L 12”T 19”B and A/C, Oak trees, COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, WILL BE HELD this RFQ will be reviewed by a County Evaluation Committee. In order to larger. Sold by the foot. Security Deposit as low as $132.50 $150/wk, $200 dep. AT 5:00 P.M., OCTOBER 13, 2009, AT THE PIONEER COMMUNITY be considered, submittals must be received by the Board of County Com- $5. (772)260-4514 CENTER, 910 PANAMA AVENUE, CLEWISTON, FLORIDA. missioners at the C. E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Offi ce) in the Hendry County For qualifi ed applicants. Call (863)673-5704 Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle Florida by 2:00 If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry County p.m. October 15, 2009 at which time all responses to this request will be Love the earth Recycle LABELLE - 4BR, 2BA, Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses. Your new home awaits you. hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such your used items by A/C, Oak trees, purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the pro- A copy of the Instructions and RFQ Documents can be obtained from the So, come in before our specials run out. ceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon Hendry County Purchasing Offi ce, located at 165 S Lee Street, LaBelle, FL selling them in the $175/wk, $200 dep. which the appeal is to be based. (for pick up), Post Offi ce Box 2340, LaBelle, FL 33975 (mailing address) or classifieds. Call (863)673-5704 by calling (863) 675-5220. Instructions and RFQ documents will be Board of County Commissioners emailed upon request; however, Hendry County will not guarantee the ac- 863-675-3339 • 6760 Santa Fe North of Hendry County, Florida curacy or completeness of documents sent via email. Corner of Cowboy Way & Cedarwood LABELLE SPECIAL! Janet Taylor, Chair Furniture 3 mi S of river. Dbl. wide. 334645 CB/CN 10/1/09 The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, Pkwy. Or call for directions. to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFQ, or 3br/2ba.1.5 acres. to contract for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or RECLINERS 2 Like new $875 mo. + $875 dep. all submittals received as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or Public Notice in its entirety this RFQ, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. condition. $375 for both Office Space Rent (305)872-4042 or Public Notice Will sep. 336-342-0221 Condos/Townhouses (239)368-9438 Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. Aqua Isles, LaBelle Rent NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Offi ce Bldg, Shop When doing those chores HENDRY COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL Board of County Commissioners and Parking Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman CONDO FOR RENT: is doing you in, it’s time Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Public Safety Coordinating 333405 CB/CN 9/17,24;10/1,8/09 Pets/Supplies 2/2, Furn. Condo. $800 (Out of City Limits) Council will hold a meeting on Friday, October 9, 2009, at 10:00 A.M., at Phone: 863-675-2648 to look for a helper in the Hendry County Staff Conference Room, 1st Floor, 165 S. Lee Street, mo. + util. & Sec. Refs. the classifieds. Room A-118, LaBelle, Florida. The meeting is open to the public. The AKC Japanese chin, ch req’d. NO PETS! Willard meeting site is accessible by the disabled. Public Notice Public Notice sired $700. AKC Affen- Realty (863)675-8180 PRICE REDUCED! 1 Unit Avail. @ $400 mo. MH - 3BR/2BA, 25’ If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any pinscher pups, ch sired screened lanai, 28’ matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the pro- $600. AKC Toy fox terri- ea. 1st & sec. dep. 1 mi ceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER N of bridge on Hwy 29, screened in ground pool, verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the tes- PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE HENDRY COUNTY er, ch sired $400 & Houses - Rent incl. pool maint., $725 timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE $500. Others $550 LaBelle. 863-675-7555 mo. (863)675-0104 Board of County Commissioners Notice is hereby given that the Local Planning Agency (LPA) of Hendry 863-675-1571 CALOOSA ESTATES of Hendry County, Florida County will hold a public hearing on October 14, 2009, at 6:00 p.m., at 334734 CB/CN 10/1/09 the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee DRIVE - 2BR/2BA, w/of- MOBILE HOMES, 2BR. Ave, La Belle, Florida, to discuss proposed changes to the Hendry County FREE KITTENS - fi ce, 3 car garage on one Good condition, A/C. Land Development Code. The LPA will determine if the changes are con- Adorable fl uffy 6 week sistent with the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan and will review the acre, non-smkg. env., no $500-$600 mo. Public Notice Public Notice changes for consistency with the Hendry County Land Development Code. old kittens. Siamese pets, ref’s, $950 mo. + (863)675-2474 looking, blue eyes, grey The recommendations of the LPA will be made to the Board of County $950 sec. (863)675-2392 Commissioners (BCC) for fi nal consideration at a public hearing. This hear- and mixed. Come and For more listings, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, ing will be held on October 27, 2009 at 5:05 p.m., at the Hendry make your choice. Hur- go to County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave, La LABELLE - 3br, 2ba, Mobile Home Sale INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT Belle, Florida. ry! Call (954)648-2668 completely renovated, www.newszap.com (863)674-0155 RFP NUMBER: 2009-41 Copies of the fi les and information regarding the petition are available for new cabinets, porcelain LABELLE - 3br, 2ba, like OPENING DATE AND TIME: January 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. public inspection at the Hendry County Planning and Zoning Department, tile fl oors, & carpet, new on large improved 165 South Lee Street, LaBelle, Florida, and may be viewed Monday through Houses - Sale Hendry County is seeking fi rms interested in providing property & casualty Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. very large room lot. Owner fi nancing with insurance for the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners. Firms throughout, $835/mo. 10% down, properly registered in the State of Florida are encouraged to submit their All persons wishing to be heard on this issue may appear at said meeting. proposal for consideration. All submittals (see Section IV, Submission Re- If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or (863)675-0104 IMMOKALEE - house (863)675-8010 or quirements) received in response to this RFP will be reviewed by a County commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or for sale, - 4BR/2BA, (863)675-4300 Evaluation Committee. In order to be considered, submittals must be re- hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such LaBelle, 971 W. Cow- $109,900 or best offer. ceived by the Board of County Commissioners at the C.E. Hall Building purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the pro- For more listings, (Clerk’s Offi ce) in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpoch- ceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon boy Way. 6BR, 3BA, Call 239-986-9395 ee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by January 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., at which which the appeal is to be based go to 2500 sq. ft. on 1 Acre. time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses. Any proposals received after the above noted time and Applicant: Hendry County Board of County Commissioners www.newszap.com A/C. C2 Zoning. Great PALM HARBOR date will not be opened or considered. for business too! $800 Foreclosures, Dealer Ordinance Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY A copy of the Instructions and RFP Documents can be obtained from the COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING mo. 239-588-0162 Repo’s and short sales. Hendry County Purchasing Department, located at 165 S. Lee St., LaBelle, THE HENDRY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, MORE SPECIFICAL- Lawn & Garden Never lived in! 4/2 For more listings, Florida (for pick up), Post Offi ce Box 2340, LaBelle, Florida 33975 (mailing LY, SECTION 1-50-10.1, NOTICE BY MAIL; SECTION 1-51-2.3, RE- Financing Avail, up to address), or by calling (863) 675-5220 or (863) 983-1585. ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, SECTION Large 3BR/2BA home go to 1-51-5, PROCEDURE FOR VARIANCES; SECTION 1-51-6, PROCE- SPRAY TANK - New, for rent in good neigh- $94k off. 800-622-2832 This solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to DURES FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS; SECTION 1-51-6.2, REVIEW ext 210 Mr. Lyons www.newszap.com pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFP, or to OF APPLICATION; SECTION 1-51-6.4, TERMINATION AND/OR EX- 200 ga., 5.5 kavasaky borhood. (863)673-9133 contract for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all PIRATION OF SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS; SECTION 1-53-2.1, ESTAB- elec. row, 200 ft hose, submittals received as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in LISHMENT OF DISTRICTS; TABLE 53-1, TABLE OF USE How fast can your car its entirety this RFP, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. REGULATIONS; SECTION 1-53-2.2, LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS; $3000 (863)840-0505 LARGE 4 bd, 2 bath Boats TABLE 53-2, TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL AND DENSITY REGULA- home in LaBelle city go? It can go even Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug/Smoke Free TIONS; SECTION 1-53-5.2, PUD DEVELOPMENT APPPLICATION Work Place. PROCEDURES; SECTION 1-53-5.3, PUD APPROVAL PROCEDURES; The classifieds are the limits. $900/mo + 1 faster when you sell SECTION 1-53-5.4, GENERAL STANDARDS FOR PUD DEVELOP- most successful sales- mo sec. 863-673-0066 it in the classifieds. Cobia 16’ fi berglass Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman MENTS; SECTION 1-53-5.4[B] TERMINATION AND/OR EXPIRA- boat w/trailer, canopy & Board of County Commissioners TION OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS; SECTION 1-53-6.4 person in town. 334005 CB/CN 9/24;10/1,8,15/09 CHURCHES; ARTICLE III BUFFERING REQUIREMENTS; SECTION LEHIGH ACRES - 3br, depth fi nder 1-54-48, GENERAL PROVISIONS; SECTION 1-58-56, APPLI- Land - Sale $2700 863-612-1119 CABILITY; SECTION 1-58-58, SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS; SEC- 2ba, 2 car garage, Grab a bargain from your TION 1-58-59, SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN REVIEW; SECTION $74,900 or best offer neighbor’s garage, attic, 1-58-60, APPROVED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS; SECTION Call (239)860-8582 Buy Now/Build Later Sports Vehicles/ 1-58-122, PERMITS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING Port LaBelle, 10,000 FT. basement or closet in FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, INCLUSION ATVs IN CODE, AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING AN EF- PORT LABELLE - New VACANT LOT on paved today’s classifieds. FECTIVE DATE. For more listings, section, brand new 3br, road w/utilities. Owner Orvell Howard, Chair Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman 2ba, 2 car garage Financing. Price to sell! YAMAHA RHINO ‘09 - The classifieds are the Hendry County Local Planning Agency Hendry County Board of County go to Call Owner 863-673-5071 450 4x4, Red, New Zero most successful sales- Commissioners www.newszap.com home, near schools, 334521 CB/CN 10/1/09 3069 NE Beechwood miles, $7500 person in town. Circle, $850/mo + dep. RANCHETTE 1.25 acre (863)946-1856 (863)674-0281 Montura - Ideal for RV, Apartments Mobile or Primary Home. Owner Financing $2,000 LARGE 1 BR furn. apt. Port Labelle - 3br/2ba, wood fl oor, granite Down. 863-675-1107 on Hall St. S., LaBelle. 5 Se Habla Espanol mins. from shop., banks countertops, $725 mo. (239)825-5186 & Courthouse. Inclds all Your next job could be For more listings, utils, W/D, Direct TV. in today’s classifieds. go to $700/mo. 239-370-8532 Port LaBelle 3BR, 1BA, Fam Rm. C/A, Tile, New Did you look for it? www.newszap.com SMALL STUDIO Effi - paint. $700 mo + sec. ciency in Port Labelle, & ref (863)202-0753 Lots - Sale 1BR, fully furn., water, Automobiles lights & cable incl. PORT LABELLE 3br 2ba TWO - ½ ACRES LOTS Perfect for one. No Pets, Non-smok env. $7,500 each or best of- Chevy van ‘89, V6, long $450/mo. + $100 sec. $725/mo. Margaret fer. Okay for mobile body 3/4T. mech very 239-265-0394 Barber Real Estate. home. South of LaBelle good cond. some rust. Habla Espanol (863)675-5968 on E Rd. (239)560-4117 $1400 863-675-3726 14 Caloosa Belle October 1, 2009 Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice This year at the Firehouse REQUEST FOR BIDS PORT LABELLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SUPPLY VARIOUS LOCAL ROAD MATERIALS TO HENDRY COUNTY from Lake Wales. All meetings are held at the offi ce of the District located at 3293 Dell- I’ll Be Back Before Midnight BID NUMBER: 2009-34 wood Terrace, Port LaBelle, FL. For information call 863-675-5770. Jan. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, Show Times 7 OPENING DATE AND TIME: October 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Schedule Comedy/Thriller p.m, Fri/Sat; 2 p.m. Sun. $12 w/reservation; October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010 Sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of by Peter Colley $14 at door. The Firehouse Cultural Center, Hendry County, Florida, “Supply Various Local Road Materials to Hendry The November meeting will be held on County”. In order to be considered, bids must received by the Board of November 19th, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. Following her nervous breakdown, Jan 241 N. Bridge St., LaBelle, 863-675-3066. County Commissioners at the C.E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Offi ce) in the Hend- ry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Fl. by Meetings to be held the 4th Thursday of each month and her husband Greg, vacation in the coun- October 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses. for the following months: try to complete her recovery. Very soon un- January 28th, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. Charley’s Aunt A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained from the March 25th, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. explained things begin to happen! Hendry County Purchasing Department, located at 165 S. Lee Street, La- May 27th, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. by Brandon Thomas Belle, Florida (for pick up), Post Offi ce Box 2340, LaBelle, FL 33975 (mail- July 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. Oct. 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 & Nov. 1. Show ing address) or by calling (863) 675-5220 or (863) 983-1585. Times 7 p.m, Fri/Sat; 2 p.m. Sun. $12 w/res- See two young Oxford men, intent on The Budget process requires three advertised meetings which would This solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to be held in June and September for a total of eight meetings per ervation; $14 at door. The Firehouse Cultural entertaining their sweethearts, pass their pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this Bid, or to year. friend, Lord Fancourt Babberly, off as their contract for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all Scott Wegscheid Center, 241 N. Bridge St., LaBelle, 863-675- submittals received as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in Chairman 3066. chaperon, Charley’s Aunt! its entirety this Bid, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. 334524 CB/CN 10/1/09 Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug/Smoke Free Feb. 26, 27, 28, Mar. 5, 6, 7. Show Times 7 Work Place. Your next job could be The classifieds are the A Christmas Carol p.m, Fri/Sat; 2 p.m. Sun. $12 w/reservation; Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman in today’s classifieds. most successful sales- $14 at door. The Firehouse Cultural Center, Board of County Commissioners Did you look for it? person in town. The Classic Christmas play fi lled with 334006 CB/CN 9/24;10/1/09 241 N. Bridge St., LaBelle, 863-675-3066. wonderful children and characters! Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Dec. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20. Show Times 7 p.m., Fri/Sat; 2 p.m. Sun. $12 w/reservation; Star Spangled Girl 127,&(2)38%/,&+($5,1*6 $14 at door. The Firehouse Cultural Center, by Neil Simon 1RWLFHLVKHUHE\JLYHQWKDWWKH/RFDO3ODQQLQJ$JHQF\RI+HQGU\&RXQW\ /3$ ZLOOKROGDSXEOLFKHDULQJRQWKHIROORZLQJSHWLWLRQRQ 241 N. Bridge St., LaBelle, 863-675-3066. When two roommates meet the all 2FWREHUDWSPDWWKH+HQGU\&RXQW\&RXUWKRXVH&RPPLVVLRQ&KDPEHUV(+LFNSRFKHH$YH/D%HOOH)ORULGD7KH /3$ZLOOGHWHUPLQHLIWKHDSSOLFDWLRQLVFRQVLVWHQWZLWKWKH+HQGU\&RXQW\&RPSUHKHQVLYH3ODQDQGZLOOUHYLHZWKHDSSOLFDWLRQV American girl next door, mayhem follows IRUFRQVLVWHQF\ZLWKWKH+HQGU\&RXQW\/DQG'HYHORSPHQW&RGH Break A Leg the threesome throughout the play! Apr. 2, 7KHUHFRPPHQGDWLRQVRIWKH/RFDO3ODQQLQJ$JHQF\ZLOOEHPDGHWRWKH%RDUGRI&RXQW\&RPPLVVLRQHUVIRUILQDOFRQVLGHUDWLRQDWDSXE OLFKHDULQJ7KLVKHDULQJZLOOEHKHOGRQ2FWREHUDWSP DWWKH+HQGU\&RXQW\&RXUWKRXVH&RPPLVVLRQ&KDPEHUV( by Bob Cramer 3, 4, 9, 10, 11. Show Times 7 p.m., Fri/Sat; +LFNSRFKHH$YH/D%HOOH)ORULGD Come see what happens when a “sea- 2 p.m. Sun. $12 w/reservation; $14 at door. &RSLHVRIWKHILOHVDQGLQIRUPDWLRQUHJDUGLQJWKHSHWLWLRQDUHDYDLODEOHIRUSXEOLFLQVSHFWLRQDWWKH+HQGU\&RXQW\3ODQQLQJDQG=RQLQJ soned” Hollywood star gets stranded in a The Firehouse Cultural Center, 241 N. 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Bob Cramer is a local playwright St., LaBelle. 863-675-3066. ,IDSHUVRQGHFLGHVWRDSSHDODQ\GHFLVLRQPDGHE\WKH%RDUGZLWKUHVSHFWWRDQ\PDWWHUFRQVLGHUHGDWVXFKPHHWLQJRUKHDULQJKHVKHZLOO QHHGDUHFRUGRIWKHSURFHHGLQJVDQGWKDWIRUVXFKSXUSRVHKHVKHPD\QHHGWRHQVXUHWKDWDYHUEDWLPUHFRUGRIWKHSURFHHGLQJVLVPDGH ZKLFKUHFRUGLQFOXGHVWKHWHVWLPRQ\DQGHYLGHQFHXSRQZKLFKWKHDSSHDOLVWREHEDVHG 3HWLWLRQ1XPEHU 5= What does the law say about $SSOLFDQW 0U)HOL[*UDQDUHSUHVHQWHGE\+/%HQQHWW3(3/6 2UGLQDQFH7LWOH $125',1$1&(2)7+(%2$5'2)&2817<&200,66,21(56 2)+(1'5<&2817<)/25,'$*5$17,1*$=21,1*',675,&7%281'$5<&+$1*( )5205(6,'(17,$/585$/'(9(/230(17 55 $1'&219(1,(1&(&200(5&,$/ & 727+(3/$11('81,7'(9(/230(17 38' =21,1*',675,&772$//2: alcohol, tobacco and minors? $*5,&8/785($1'&200(5&,$/86(621$&5(63529,',1*)25&21)/,&7 6(9(5$%,/,7<6&5,9(1(5 6(55256$1'$1())(&7,9('$7( The Florida Division of Alcoholic Bever- Tobacco (ABT) does not take the person to /RFDWLRQ 7DPSD$YH3LRQHHU3ODQWDWLRQ&OHZLVWRQ)/ ages and Tobacco (ABT) is responsible for jail, but rather issues the person a notice to 3URSHUW\VL]H DFUHV ensuring compliance by alcohol and tobac- appear. This gives them a court date which 5HTXHVW 7KHDSSOLFDQWLVUHTXHVWLQJDUH]RQHWRDOORZDJULFXOWXUHDQGFRPPHUFLDOXVHVVSHFLILFDOO\DFRPPHUFLDOKRJ co manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. they have to follow up with. A misdemeanor IDUPDQGPLVFHOODQHRXVDQLPDOSURGXFWLRQLQFOXGLQJH[RWLFELUGVDQGSRXOWU\ There are three Bureaus in which the public /HJDOGHVFULSWLRQRIVXEMHFWSURSHUW\ may come in contact with the Division: usually entails a little jail time and a fi ne, but '(6&5,37,21 most of the time those caught selling plead 7+(:(67õ2)7+(6287+:(67ô2)7+(6287+($67ô2)7+(1257+:(67ô6(&7,2172:16+,3 1. Licensing – The Bureau of Licensing 6287+5$1*(($67+(1'5<&2817<)/25,'$$/62.12:16$6/276$1'3,21((53/$17$7,21 issues all alcoholic beverage licenses, ciga- out and get a reduced sentence. $1815(&25'('68%',9,6,21 rette licenses, and tobacco permits in the Business Side: state of Florida. When a store is caught selling to an un- 2. Auditing – The Bureau of Auditing au- derage kid, they receive a warning called dits and collects all taxes required to be paid an offi cial notice. The Division of Alcoholic on alcohol, cigarettes, and other tobacco products in the state of Florida. This includes Beverages and Tobacco (ABT) have to get audit and collection of surcharge for alcohol three consecutive, positive buys from the served for consumption on premises. same store in order to fi le an administrative 3. Enforcement – The Bureau of Enforce- case against the beverage license. The pen- ment conducts criminal investigations pur- alty guidelines for an administrative case for suant to beverage and cigarette laws. This a business are a $500.00 fi ne and 5 day sus- includes investigations concerning sales to underage persons, fraudulent identifi cation, pension of the license. If a positive fi rst buy gambling, and narcotics. is obtained and ABT goes back out and the (1) It is unlawful to sell, deliver, barter, business refuses the sale the second time, furnish, or give, directly or indirectly, to any the case is closed and the process starts all person who is under 18 years of age, any to- over. bacco product. From January-August 2009, the Division (2) Any person who violates subsection of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT) (1) commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 have conducted approximately 71 tobacco or s. 775.083. However, any person who vio- investigations in Hendry and Glades coun- lates subsection (1) for a second or subse- ties. Fourteen of these checks were a result quent time within 1 year of the fi rst violation of a complaint and the remaining 57 were commits a misdemeanor of the fi rst degree, random. Of these investigations there were punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. fourteen positive sales to minors. 775.083. Criminal Side: For more information or to report unlaw- 2UYHOO+RZDUG&KDLU -DQHW%7D\ORU&KDLUZRPDQ Committing a misdemeanor is punish- ful sales to minors please contact: +HQGU\&RXQW\/RFDO3ODQQLQJ$JHQF\ +HQGU\&RXQW\%RDUG RI&RXQW\&RPPLVVLRQHUV able by taking the person to jail. Normally ABT Law Enforcement District Offi ce-Fort the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Myers 239-278-7337 October 1, 2009 Caloosa Belle 15 BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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