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Thursday, May 10, 2012 50¢ Plus tax Vol. 89 No.19

Submitted photos/Addison AustinArtist Meredith Marcum continues tocomplete this marvelous mural depict-ing ancient LaBelle at the museum.

Caloosa Belel/Patty BrantNeighbors mourn the loss of Mary Inez Stone in the accidental blaze that totally de-stroyed her home in Aqua Isles last Saturday night. Firefi ghters did a superb job of containing the fi re in an area where the homes are within just feet of each other. The neighboring mobile home sustained some heat damage to the siding.

by Patty BrantCaloosa Belle

A LaBelle woman lost her life during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 5, as fi re ripped through her mobile home in Aqua Isles. Mary Inez Stone, 75, lived alone at Lot H23S in an older mo-bile home, according to LaBelle Fire Chief Ray Pittman. She had re-sided there since 1991-92 and was known as a “very sweet woman.” Retired, she had worked at Oak-brook Nursing Home.

Lt. A.T. Stafford of the Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives in West Palm Beach reported that the fi re had been ruled accidental, and probably originated from a cigarette or candle left burning. He said Ms. Stone was known to be a heavy smoker.

Chief Pittman said the fi re most likely smoldered for a long time before fl ames erupted. The home was already half engulfed in fl ames when deputies arrived at the scene, he explained.

Apparently, the mobile home was not equipped with a fi re alarm, or the victim would have been

Blaze claims victim by Patty Brant

Caloosa Belle

Even as the LaBelle Heritage Museum has opened its doors at its new location, members continue to carefully pack up and move artifacts from its old location on S. Lee Street. The new location, 360 N. Bridge Street, is itself a LaBelle historical treasure, the old Poole Store, built in 1911.

Members are certainly excited about the move. In fact, the increased visibility of the museum has already resulted in many more visitors since the move last February. Inside the LaBelle Heritage Museum continues to focus attention on the people and the times that built LaBelle.

One of the museum’s prize artifacts, the historic Warren Steam Engine from the commuter boat Navette, once owned by J.P. Morgan and eventually sunk from disrepair into an old section of the Caloosahatchee River, is to be placed as a permanent display in Barron Park, with photos and supporting documenation at the museum.

One of the focal points of the museum continues to be Dr. Brungard’s offi ce, set up as it was when she came to practice medi-cine in LaBelle in 1951.

Also on the fi rst fl oor, take in the fossil

History on the move

See Fire — Page 2

See History — Page 2 by Patty BrantCaloosa Belle

Man does not live by bread alone. How often have you heard that saying? That’s the thing about Biblical quotes - they don’t get old.

It takes a lot more than food to sustain a healthy, happy human being - not the least of which is creativity.

Everyone has creativity in some form.A group called Arts of the Inland has set

itself a goal to facilitate the creative arts in Southwest Florida’s interior counties, in-cluding Hendry and Glades. On April 24, the

Artists celebrate anniversary

Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant

Making life richerOn April 24, Arts of the Inland celebrat-ed its fi rst anniversary at the Firehouse Community Theatre, with talented art-ists from various fi elds in attendance. The group is working to provide a focal point for artists from inland counties like Hendry and Glades to grow, learn and connect with one another. See Arts — Page 2

and nature area, featuring ancient bones, many of which were discovered right here in the LaBelle area. Partway encircling the fossil room, local artist Meredith Marcum is gradually completing a murual depicting scenes from a prehistoric LaBelle.

Another display highlights kitchen items used by many a mother locally to care for her family and household in the early years of the town. Ella Forrey Burchard’s hand-made traditional Seminole dress is displayed and nearby the reproduction of a 19th Cen-tury loom stands.

An ADA ramp makes it easy to move from the parking lot into the building and plans are to put in an elevator to the second

fl oor.Shelving from old Forrey Store and the

Western Union desk add to the ambiance of a place dedicated to the past. Volunteers are also working on a photo gallery.

Docent Caroline White came to LaBelle in 1988 and, thanks to her association with Lynda Rider Smith who has been a major infl uence in the LaBelle Heritage Museum for many years, developed a strong con-nection with the area. She and her fellow volunteers can provide an entertaining and educational trip through LaBelle’s past.

Upstairs, visitors will soon be able to en-joy traveling exhibits and research on local history using historical documents and old newspapers such as the Caloohathee Cur-rent and the Henry County News.

An activity room for kids will help en-sure that the importance of LaBelle’s past remains part of the younger generation’s consciousness.

Don’t forget to visit the gift area as your leaving.

The LaBelle Heritage Museum has partic-ipated in many area activities, including La-Belle’s Night on the Town and the Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market. It has taken part in the city’s Christmas celebration by decorating and hosting an open house at the Captain Hendry House last December. The museum assisted with events co-host-ed by Edison State College, the Clewiston Museum and Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Mu-seum for artifact and material preservation. it also participated in the very pouplar Big O Birding Festival this year.

The museum also hosts events for the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts and other groups that highlight LaBelle’s history.

On Saturday, May 12, from 1-4 p.m. Pat-on-the-Porch, a special demonstration of the art of using the spinning wheel, will be put on by Pat Johnson.

The H.A. Rider home and offi ce, which formerly housed the museum, will be moved behind the building eventually. The museum is actively fundraising and looking for grants to go toward this major expense.

Membership meetings are the fi rst Thursday of every month except June, July and August, and include programs on local, state and national history. Docents are avail-able on Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 1-4 p.m. to welcome guests. Admission is $3 for adults; free for members. Annual dues are $20 for individuals and $35 for couples. The museum is planning a grand opening for its new location in October.

LaBelle Heritage Museum is the reposi-tory for the community’s collective history, offering a unique and fascinating look into the past in a charming new setting. It’s the place to go for a new perspective on old La-Belle.

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WE SALUTEOUR FALLENSOLDIERSOn Memorial Day, we pay special tribute to the men and women who served and sacrificed to protect the lives and freedoms of Americans. We celebrate their cour-age, honor their memo-ries and thank them for all they gave. Their leg-acy lives on, and we will never forget them.

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HistoryContinued From Page 1

alerted to the fi re much earlier. Her body was found in the mid section of the home. Lt. Stafford said the Medical Examiner listed smoke inhalation as the cause of death and the fi re was ruled to be accidental.

Chief Pittman noted that it’s been a long time since there was a fi re-related death in LaBelle. He added that fi re detectors are in-valuable in this type of situation. They can alert residents to a fi re before damages are irreparable.

FireContinued From Page 1

group celebrated its fi rst anniversary with a gathering of members at the Firehouse Community Theatre in LaBelle.

President LaVon Koenig walked the audience through the group’s fi rst year of existence, recounting an initial year of achievements including the development and acceptance of a logo, various speaking engagements, development of a Web site and a Facebook page.

During its fi rst year Arts of the Inland has attracted 76 members and was represented at some top notch events, including its very fi rst function Constitution Day Sept. 17 at Majestic Golf Course in LeHigh Acres.

That event was followed up by Arts in the Park was in LaBelle on February 4 and the huge Balloon Fest in Immokalee, where individual members had booths, the Chil-dren’s Activity Stage and general outreach.

Some members have also encouraged student interns at these events and, at this point, the group has managed to gar-ner grants and sponsors in the amount of $3,000.

Affi liation with the Arts Council of South-

west Florida should provide even bigger op-portunities for grants, Ms. Koenig said. After a summer break from June through August, monthly meetings will resume till January, when Arts of the Inland plans to meet every other month.

Ms. Koenig told members that the group is seeking partherships with businesses and universities to highlight the arts. She said the group also needs additional board and committee members.

A local reception is being planned for December in Hendry County and on Tues-day, May 15, the group will met at Barron Library at 6:30 p.m. with Librarian Karen Hildebrand as speaker.

ArtsContinued From Page 1

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CenturyLink Offers Telephone AssistanceTo Individuals Living On Tribal Lands

Low-income consumers may qualify for assistance that will reduce the cost of basic monthly telephone service. The assistance program, known as Lifeline Affordable Telephone Assistance, is available to qualifying consumers in every U.S. state (territory and commonwealth). Quali cations for participation vary by state. In states that follow the federal guidelines, the subscriber must have a household annual gross income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of that size; or participate in any one of the following programs: Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), National School Lunch Program’s Free Lunch Program, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Residents of American Indian and Alaskan Native tribal lands may qualify for up to an additional $25 of enhanced Lifeline support monthly and a credit of up to $100 on their initial installation charges. An individual living on tribal lands may qualify for Lifeline and Link-Up discounts if he or she participates in one of the programs listed above, the Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, or Head Start (only for those house-holds meeting its income qualifying standard.)

Lifeline eligible subscribers may also qualify for reliable home high-speed Internet service up to 1.5Mbps for $9.95* per month for the rst 12 months of service. Further details are available at centurylink.com/internetbasics.

If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please call 1-800-201-4099 or visit centurylink.com/lifeline with questions or to request an application for the Lifeline program. *CenturyLink Internet Basics Program – Residential customers only who qualify based on meeting income level or program participation eligibility requirements, and requires remaining eligible for the entire offer period. First bill will include charges for the rst full month of service billed in advance, prorated charges for service from the date of installation to bill date, and one-time charges and fees described above. Qualifying customers may keep this program for a maximum of 60 months after service activation provided customer still quali es during that time. Listed High-Speed Internet rate of $9.95/mo. applies for rst 12 months of service (after which the rate reverts to $14.95/mo. for the next 48 months of service), and requires a 12-month term agreement. Customer must either lease a modem/router from CenturyLink for an additional monthly charge or purchase a modem/router from CenturyLink for a one-time charge, and a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee applies. A one-time professional installation charge (if selected by customer) and a one-time shipping and handling fee applies to customer’s modem/router. General – Services not available everywhere. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice. Offer, plans, and stated rates are subject to change and may vary by service area. Deposit may be required. Additional restrictions apply. Terms and Conditions – All products and services listed are governed by tariffs, terms of service, or terms and conditions posted at centurylink.com. Taxes, Fees, and Surcharges – Applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges include a carrier Universal Service charge, carrier cost recovery surcharges, state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges. Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use. Taxes, fees, and surcharges apply based on standard monthlmay vary by service area. Deposit may be required. Additional restrictions apply. Terms and Conditions – All products and services listed are governed by tariffs, terms of service, or terms and conditions posted at centurylink.com. Taxes, Fees, and Surcharges – Applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges include a carrier Universal Service charge, carrier cost recovery surcharges, state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges. Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use. Taxes, fees, and surcharges apply based on standard monthly, not promotional, rates.

3Caloosa BelleMay 10, 2012

LaBelleJames Brooks Whetzel, 41, was arrested

May 6 and charged with aggravated battery knew or should have known victim was pregnant and resisting an offi cer without violence. D. White was arresting offi cer.

Apolonio Gomez, 25, was arrested May 5 and charged with carrying a concealed fi re-arm and fi ring a weapon/discharging a fi re-arm from a vehicle. J. Conyers was arresting offi cer.

Robert Edward Gallegos, 34, was arrest-ed May 4 and charged with DUI alcohol or drugs, nonmoving traffi c violation driving with a suspended license habitual offender, driving without a valid driver’s license, pos-session of marijuana under 20 grams and impersonation, giving a false ID to law en-forcement. Sgt. J. Woods was arresting of-fi cer.

Arrest Reports

West Glades School is happy to once again host the Holocaust Boxcar on their campus from May 14-24. The boxcar will be open Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to the public. West Glades students will have access during the day to experience the boxcar while they are studying the history of WWII and the Ho-locaust.

This ten-ton boxcar is a carefully re-stored authentic WWII-era boxcar used to transport victims of the Holocaust to encampments. This boxcar is an invalu-able educational tool to support the Ho-locaust Museum”s mission of promoting respect and understanding by teaching the history and lessons of the Holocaust.

Holocaust remembered

Hurricane Kit Week 3

Grocery StoreOne Gallon of Water per family memberOne Jar Jelly or jam per family memberOne meat group item per family mem-

berOne can ready to eat soup per family

member

One fruit group item per family member

One hand operated can opener

One package paper napkins

Other Supplies

A portable am/fm radio – battery oper-

ated or hand crank

Hatchet or axe

Roll of Duct Tape

Submitted photo/Brenda Barnes

Kiwanis VisitorsThe Kiwanis Club of LaBelle had a nice surprise last week. The Kiwanis International, Florida District Gov. Eddie Lee and the Lt. Gov. of Kiwanis District 19 at-tended the Kiwanis meeting. Gov. Lee spoke about the partnership of Kiwanis with Healthy Families Florida. He gave a warm thanks to the Kiwanis groups that see the

value in partnering with the professional child advocates. Eddie Lee stated, “Our involvement presents a new and needed perspective. While we learn from those who are educated and experienced in the delivery of children services we bring our volunteer service delivery background and an equal passion for the wellbeing of children to the table. I can tell you emphatically that Kiwanis is being met with much respect and a sense of gratitude from the leadership at several levels in the State Capital.” He is very excited and very proud of the progress Kiwanis has made this year with Healthy Fami-lies Florida. The Kiwanis Club of LaBelle regularly meets Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. at Beef O’ Brady’s on Hwy 80. From left: Kiwanis International Florida District Gov. Eddie Lee, Nell Broom, President LaBelle Kiwanis Club, Lt. Gov. of Kiwanis-Div 19 Bruce Boyd.

TALLAHASSEE- As part of Arson Aware-ness Week May 6-12, help “Stomp Out Ar-son” by participating in a video contest that brings awareness to the dangers of woods arson.

The Florida Forestry Arson Alert Asso-ciation, a direct support organization of the Florida Forest Service, is hosting the contest to bring awareness to arson-caused wild-fi res.

In 2012 alone, more than 20 percent of Florida’s wildfi res were caused by woods arsonists. If woods arson continues at this rate, Florida has the potential to double its arson numbers from 2011 – experiencing over 800 arson-caused wildfi res burning up to 15,000 acres.

Contest videos must center on the theme “Stomp Out Arson,” and highlight the nega-tive effects of woods arson in a fun, safe and informative way. Video submissions should be posted on the Florida Forest Service Face-book page. The video that obtains the most Facebook “likes” by May 12 will be declared the winner and will receive a $50 gift card sponsored by the Florida Forestry Arson Alert Association.

• Videos must incorporate the theme “Stomp Out Arson.”

• Keep videos at 90 seconds or less. • Absolutely no profanity or vulgarity.

• Absolutely no live fl ame. Any videos depicting live fl ame will be disqualifi ed and removed immediately.

• Only videos posted to the Florida Forest Service Facebook page will be considered.

• Always remember your safety comes fi rst. Do not do anything in your video that could cause harm or injury to you or oth-ers.

• For more information on the “Stomp Out Arson” video contest, visit the Florida Forest Service Facebook fan page.

Help identify suspected arsonists by re-porting suspicious activity to the Arson Alert Hotline at 1-800-342-5869. Callers may re-main anonymous and information about an arson-caused wildland fi re could be worth up to a $5,000 reward. Include the following information:

• Descriptions of vehicles and license plates (make, model, color, etc.)

• Physical descriptions of individuals (ap-proximate height, weight, hair color, cloth-ing, etc.)

• Be watchful for suspicious behavior and pinpoint the area to assist law enforce-ment in their response

• Call 9-1-1 immediately if you see suspi-cious behavior

• Do not approach the suspect. Citizen safety comes fi rst!

Citizens: ‘Stomp Out Arson’

Paid Job Trainingby Matt Kinderman

Paid job skills training is available in the South-west Florida region and comes in many shapes and sizes. Individual train-ing programs are general-ly categorized as promot-ing either hard skills or soft skills. Hard skills are technical abilities such as wiring a house or pro-gramming a computer. Soft skills are per-sonal characteristics such as being able to talk to customers or wearing appropriate dress at work. Some highly technical work-ers lack people skills, and some highly per-sonable people lack technical skills.

Work Experience Program (WEP) is de-signed to help potential workers gain nec-essary employability soft skills. Some ap-plicants may be educationally qualifi ed for a position, but they have never held a job before. These applicants may not be able to show on a resume that they know what it is like to show up for work on time, in-teract with co-workers and customers, put in a full day’s work, and be dependable. Under WEP, an applicant receives tempo-rary employment in order to learn work-related soft skills. The benefi t to a willing employer is that they receive a temporary employee and they are only responsible for a portion of their salary.

On the Job Training (OJT) is similar to WEP except that the job seeker lacks a certain technical skill or ability in order to be hired outright. OJT allows for the reimbursement of up to 50 percent of the candidates wages, for up to six months, while the employer trains the candidate to the specifi c requirement or skill gap. OJT can be initiated when an employment rep-resentative contacts an employer to offer OJT for an open position, or when a quali-fi ed job seeker offers themselves to an em-ployer as an OJT candidate. The benefi t to a willing employer is that they are able to train a potential candidate to their own specifi cations while receiving wage reim-bursement.

To be considered for WEP, OJT, or any of the other training programs, ensure your registration on www.employfl roida.com is current and attend a one hour long programs orientation session at the local workforce offi ce. WEP and OJT are open to most occupations, both hourly and sal-ary positions. Employers who wish to take advantage of the OJT program, or wish to initiate a paid internship using workforce fi nancial assistance, should contact their local employment representative.

Southwest Florida Works is the regional state workforce board for Hendry, Glades, Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties. For job search assistance or employer support, speak with an employment representative nearest you by going to www.swfl works.org and click on “Locations.”


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by Les MorganSomeone wisely stated, “Mothers hold

their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.” That is very true, for no one impacts the life of a child more than his or her mother.

All of us could testify how our moms are per-sonally woven into our very soul, that, without her infl uence, we would be very empty.

Henry Ward Beecher was a well-known member of the US Congress, as well as a clergyman. Known for his pithy word pic-tures he often used to drive home a point in a sermon or a speech, he said the following about a mom: “The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.” Then he added, “We never know the love of the parent until we become parents ourselves.”

Right on, Pastor and Representative Beecher!

Anne Morrow Lindbergh was an author, the wife to Charles Lindbergh, and a mother. She gave the world a strong insight into the role a woman assumes when she become a mother. She said, “By and large, mothers and housewives are the only workers who do not have regular time off. They are the great ‘vacationless’ class.”

Well stated, Mrs. Lindbergh. In line with that, one weary, over-worked,

exhausted mother, uttered this prayer to the good Lord. See if you can identify…

Dear Lord, it’s such a hectic day With little time to stop and pray For life’s been anything but calm Since You called on me to be a mom Running errands, matching socks Building dreams with building blocks Cooking, cleaning, and fi nding shoes And other stuff that children lose Fitting lids on bottled bugs Wiping tears and giving hugs A stack of last weeks mail to read So where’s the quiet time I need? Yet when I steal a minute, Lord Just at the sink or ironing board To ask the blessings of Your grace

I see then, in my small one’s face That you have blessed me All the while And I stop to kiss That precious smile Elizabeth Stone gave a wonderful illustra-

tion for all who are not mothers as to what it is like to be a mom. She said, “Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walk-ing around outside your body.”

So, Mom, thanks for all you do. You are a real trooper, a great example and your love is a glowing example of that similar to the Lord Himself.

Please know how important you are to us. Thank you!

Dr. Les Morgan is pastor of Caloosa Baptist Church in LaBelle, located directly across the

street from City Hall on Highway 80. All momswill receive a gift at the Mother’s Day service

this Sunday.

Mom, There’s no doubt about it – you’re the best!

Free and open to the public. free blood pressure, weight, pulse and oxygen checks. For more information please call Tabitha Yebba with Ace Homecare Outreach pro-gram at 863-233-1305.

Mini Health Fair: Aqua Isles-Thursday, May 10, 9 a.m. 900 Aqua Isles Blvd., Labelle, Ace HH #: 299991018.

Mini Health Fair: LaBelle Commons- Fri-day May 18, 10 a.m. 284 Bryan Ave., LaBelle, Ace HH License#: 299991018.

Mini Health Fair: Hope Connections La-belle-Friday May 18, 11 a.m., Cowboy Way LaBelle, Ace HH #: 299991018.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group-

Thursday, May 10, 1 p.m. at Oakbrook of LaBelle, 250 Broward Ave., LaBelle, Ace HH License #: 299991018.

Mini Health Fair: Clewiston Senior Center, Monday, May 14, at 11:30 a.m. Next to The John Boy Auditorium, Clewiston. Ace HH Li-cense #299991018.

Mini Health Fair: Hope Connections Moore Haven, Monday May 21, 11:30 a.m. 691 US 27 NW Moore Haven,. Ace HH Li-cense #299991018.

Mini Health Fair: Collingswood Apart-ments, Thursday May 10, 8 a.m.. 4001 Col-lingswood Parkway LaBelle. Ace HH License #299991018.

Mini health fairs this month

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Les Morgan

Florida school law allows for qualifi ed electors of each county to determine if they want an elected or appointed district super-intendent. The electors are also allowed to reverse a prior decision.

The procedure to change from elected to appointed can be found in Statute 5, Article IX of the State of Florida Constitution.

In the case of Hendry County, the fi rst step would be for the district school board to use a formal resolution requesting that the board of county commissioners places upon the ballot a proposition to make the offi ce of district school superintendent ap-pointive. This proposition must be placed upon the ballot at the time of a general elec-tion or a statewide primary or special elec-tion. The only qualifi cation for the position of district superintendent found in the K-20 Education Code (Florida School Laws Title XLVIII) is that the superintendent must re-side within the district.

Sally Berg, ChairmanHendry County School Board

Elected vs. Appointed Superintendent

CONGRATULATIONS TO LABELLE HIGH SCHOOL’S ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) STUDENTS AND

TEACHERS. WE ARE PROUD OF YOURHARD WORK THIS YEAR! GOOD LUCK

ON YOUR AP TESTS, STUDENTS.AP ART Miriam Carballo - TeacherJaharia ChavezConor CoderreDiana GarciaYisvi NoyolaRocio PimentelMerary Trevino

AP CALCULUS ABJoy Bridwell - TeacherDerek BassIsael DerasRachel-Lian FelicieFlavio LopezBrennah McVeyTyler O’FerrellJessica SmithPhilip StanslyDelendio WatsonNicholas Wegscheid

AP CALCULUS BCClaude Cadet - TeacherChandler BridwellJena HowardAlexa PenaCynthia RosarioHumberto SalinasOctavio Vazquez

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGEEve Brooks - TeacherRonald BurtonAnna BustamanteClarisa CallejasJesus CantuAlan CardonaSalvador CarmonaMatthew CooperCaroline CottrellTania CruzCesar DesantiagoJacqueline DesantiagoTrisha DonaldsonLandy DossouAustin EnglishRachel-Lian FelicieKarina FuentesDiana GarciaMichelle GielowJosue GonzalezRyan HellardBianca HernandezJesse ImhoffMariel JuarezTiffany KuhlSarah LappJuan LedezmaCesearo LeosAngel LunaJuan MaganaCesar MancillaBrennah McVeyErick MedinaMariah MolinaRamiro MoralesJessica MorenoTyler O’FerrellKendall OwensJoshua PalaciosRosa RamirezManiram RampersaudJocelyn RentariaDiana RodriguezCarolina SanmartyJeremiah SchauerJessica SmithAdam StarrSuzanna TaladaBrandon ToulisEven VazquezNicholas Wegscheid

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AP ENGLISH LITERATUREEve Brooks - TeacherChandler BridwellChelsea BridwellConor CoderreIsael DerasWinston GoodwinAriana HernandezKeiliani HernandezHadley HoffmanJena HowardGary HullPablo JaramilloAlyssa JohnsonYessenia JuarezWolfgang LynnAndrew McAvoyJoseph McDanielCharles MurphyAlexa PenaDeycy RayaCynthia RosarioSocorro RuizHumberto SalinasCarlos SantillianDaisy TrejoMaria TrejoKinsey White

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHYNan Akin - TeacherAnageli AcostaPaola AlvardoAbby ArnoldEmmaraye BarfieldMia Barnhard-RichardsPatrica BarriosVictoria BassDavid BrownGlenn BurtonJairo CantuBeatriz CardozaAnastasia CarterGarrett CokerYasmin CortezDaynara CoxLorena CruzJasmin DeleonTracey DominquezZulema DominquezMelissa DunhamJack DunnAshley FazChristian GalvezMiranda GarciaAlexia GarzaChristian GauseCameron GillmanBrandon GomezSanjuana GomezYuvisela GonzalezThomas GrantNorma GrifaldoJosue GutierrezRebecca HallAdriana HerreraHayli HingsonBlaine HowellLeigh HuckabeeMiken HyserChristian JimenezCaroline JohnsonDaniel KellerJuliana LeonMelanie LopezEliajh LuckeyBrianna LunaJake MartinezMichael MartinezPatricia MartinezKyle Mayne

Vanessa MendozaChristopher MillerOlivia MolinaGerardo MorenoCassidy PascherVrraj PatelMichael PepitoneZachary PhillipsAmanda PhippsUriel RamierzJose RamosKendrick RiveraHolley RobertsonMagali SalinasHunter SpargoCalvin ThackerAlan VarelaLogann WhiteBridgette Watson

AP Music TheoryEmily Widrick - TeacherAustin EnglishMarissa GonzalezFrancisco KendrickTyler SherrodCody Suchomski

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Volunteer for Red CrossThe Red Cross will hold its next new

member class in Muse on Saturday, May 19. It will be the American Red Cross new mem-ber introductory class for people interested in serving the Glades and/or Hendry com-munities. The class will be held at the Muse Community Association, 3897 Loblolly Road SW, from 9 a.m.-noon. To register please call 239-278-3401.

Kids! Learn to swimHelp prevent the risk of children drown-

ing . . . learn to swim now! Red Cross Cer-tifi ed Instructor, Flora Zimmerly, is offering swimming lessons for children ages 10 months and older. Contact Assistant Instruc-tor, Angela Maddox for more information at 863-234-6073.

Kiwanis Meeting ChangeThe Kiwanis Club in LaBelle is making a

change for one of their meetings. On each third Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be held at the Kiwanis Thrift Store.

The Kiwanis Club of LaBelle regularly meets on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. at Beef O’ Brady’s on Hwy 80. Please at-tend a meeting to fi nd out what Kiwanis is all about. We have regular guest speakers from the community who give interesting, educational and valuable information about what’s going on in our community. The Ki-wanis Club of LaBelle sponsors the Key Club at LaBelle High School and the Builders Club at West Glades School, and the Aktion Club. We believe in the development of our youth because they will be the leaders of our to-morrows!! We hope to see you at one of our meetings!

Think about Children’s TheatreThe Children’s Summer Theatre Program

this summer will be The Big Bad Musical, by Alec Strum, music and lyrics by Bill Fran-coeur August 10, 11 and 12.

This year’s program will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Sat-urday sessions will include a 20-30 minute program on The Busy-ness of Theatre and will include guest speakers. A graduation program will be held at the cast party on Au-gust 12th.

Auditions will be held June 28 at 5:30 p.m. and June 30 at 9 a.m. Participants must be available August 10, 11 and 12 for the production! All children who register will have a part in the production. Rehearsals begin July 5.

Pre-register before June 25 and the fee is $50 for the fi rst child and $35 for each ad-ditional child. After June 25, registration fee is $75/child. Children must be Kindergarten to 15 years old. To register, please email for a brochure or visit their Website: WWW.FIREHOUSECULTURALCENTER.COM/CHIL-DREN-S-PROGRAM.HTML

Mothers Day in PioneerPioneer Homeowners Association will

have a Mother’s Day Spaghetti Dinner and Cake Auction on Saturday, May 12, from 5-7 p.m. Bring mom out for a delicious spaghetti dinner and buy her a homemade cake for Mother’s Day. Dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, and tea or coffee The cost is only $3 for adults and children. Children un-der six eat free. All proceeds from the din-ner and cake auction will go towards the annual scholarship for a deserving Pioneer graduating senior. Pioneer Community Park is located at 910 Panama Ave. If you would like to donate a cake for the auction, help in any way, or need directions, please call Pat Bosley at 983-9544.

Widows to meetThe Widows Support Group will meet

Thursday, May 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the Log Cabin Barbecue. All widows welcome.

Kiwanis: Apply now for adult scholarships

The LaBelle Kiwanis Club is accepting applications for adult scholarships through July 2. The Kiwanis Club of LaBelle believes in education and awards annual scholar-ships to adult students which are selected by the club’s scholarship committee. The scholarships are designed to recognize and support exceptional students looking to achieve higher education. The scholarships are applied towards the student’s tuition.

Applications can be picked up and dropped off at the Kiwanis Thrift Store which is located at 155 S. Bridge Street.

For more information, you can call the Kiwanis Thrift Store at (863) 675-4043.

Community Briefs

Dolores ‘Dee’ K. Taraborrelli, 86 CALOOSA BELLE — Dolores ‘Dee’ K. Tarabor-

relli, formerly of Warrington, passed away peacefully on Sun-day April 29, 2012, at Hope Hospice, Le-high Acres, Fla.

Dolores was a WWII Veteran, sta-tioned at the Penta-gon in Washington, DC.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Gene Tarabor-relli; and three d a u g h -ters, Linda Fluck of Furlong, Pa., Marie Jordan of Cape Coral, Fla., and Jean Kleeman of Richmond, Va., their husbands; and four grand-children.

Donations may be sent to Hope Hospice, Le-high Acres, Florida in her name. www.hopehos-pice.org.

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ObituariesChristian Men to meet

The May meeting of the LaBelle Gath-ering of Christian Men will be held at the Church of God of LaBelle, located at 590 E. Hickpoochee Ave. on Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m. All men of LaBelle and the surrounding area are invited to join us for dinner and a message.

For additional information or directions please call Mark White, 239-707-6137 or Randy Way, 863-885-1099.

El Faro youht groupThe El Faro A/G Youth Group, “Chosen

Generation” will be having a car wash on Saturday, May 19, starting at 8 a.m. at the Winn Dixie parking lot. Accepting donations fi nancially and we also have the privilege to work with Convoy of Hope so if you can

help us in bringing canned foods that would be great! Please come out and support our youth. Thank you!

Los Jovenes de El Faro A/D, “Generacion Escogida” estaran teniendo un lavado de carros el sabado, 19 de mayo empezando a las 8 a.m. en el parqueadero de Winn Dixie. Estaran acceptando donaciones fi nanciera y tambien tenemos el privilegio de traba-jar con la organizacion Convey of Hope so necesitamos comidas enlatado tambien.. Porfavor vengan y apoyan a nuestros jo-venes. Gracias.

Life Ministries Woman’s Conference

We are excited to announce the upcom-ing free Woman’s Conference at Life Min-istries Church on Friday, May 11, at 7 p.m.

and Saturday, May 12, beginning at 9 a.m. Speakers for the conference are Jennifer McKesey and Pastor Asia Rodriguez. Lunch is available for $5 a person. Church Location is 725 West Hickpoochee Avenue/AKA High-way 80 West, LaBelle, Florida 33935. Phone number is 863-675-8855. Theme: Psalms 3:3 “But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.”

Launching new AssemblyLiving Waters Fellowship welcomes you

to the Divine Connection and launching of their newest Assembly. Meetings are Sunday nights at 1816 N. SR 29 Suite B, 6 p.m. An evening of praise and worship. Holy Ghost preaching, healing and deliverance with Senior Pastors Robert and Michelle Akers and Asociate Pastors Edward and Faustina Ekwa.

For further information contact Senior Pastors Robert and Michelle Akers at 239-826-3006 or 239-728-2118 or email [email protected].

Church Briefs

by Pat Dobbins Mark your calendar for May 17th! The

Blood Mobile will be at the Hendry County Health Department at 1140 Pratt Blvd, La-Belle from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Every three seconds someone, some-where, needs a blood transfusion. Blood is always in demand and that’s why we’ve made it easy to donate. The Blood Mobile is one of the easiest ways for you to donate blood.

Why should you consider donating blood? The best reason to donate blood is saving lives! Your blood donation could save the life of someone who has cancer or leukemia, or someone who is having surgery.

Donating blood is easy. You just have to go through a short registration process, an-swer a few medical questions to make sure that you are healthy enough to donate. The process of donating blood is fast. It should only take about 5-10 minutes to donate, and the whole process shouldn’t take any longer than 40 minutes.

To donate blood, you must be in good

health, and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. You must be 17 years old or older. Please note: 16-year-olds can donate with a parent’s consent.

Why you may not be able to donate. If you have a cold or the fl u or if you have a sore throat you will not be eligible to do-nate blood. If you are being treated for an illness or have had recent dental surgery you may not be able to donate. However, there are several medications that you can take and still be allowed to donate blood. (Such as aspirin, Tylenol, blood pressure medications)

Be sure to eat well at your regular meal-times and drink plenty of fl uids. You may donate whole blood once every 56 days, which allows plenty of time for your red cells to be replenished.

Please note: There is no risk of contract-ing HIV/AIDS or any other disease through the blood donation process. Each collec-tion kit is sterile, pre-packaged and used only once.

Please consider donating blood. We hope to see you on Thursday, May 17!

Bloodmobile coming to Hendry County Health Department

Mary Sue Smith retiringMary Sue Smith will be retiring from

LaBelle High School after serving Hendry County Schools since 1982. A retirment party will be held at the LaBelle High School Me-dia Center from 2:30-4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30. Please come by and wish her well. For further informtaion, you can call Cyndi Allen at 863-674-4120, ext. 222.

Scholarship opportunity for Edison grads

The Rotary Club of LaBelle is offering a scholarship to two students who have grad-uated from Edison College (or will graduate by August) and will be attending a public university or college in the State of Florida in the Fall. There are some specifi c require-ments applicants must meet. For more de-tails and to receive an application, send an e-mail to [email protected].

COE McTeacher’s Night at McDonald’s

Country Oaks Elementary School will participate in McTeacher’s Night at the LaBelle McDonald’s, Thursday, May 17, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Teachers and staff will be there ready to help McDonald’s employees and to visit with students and parents. It is sure to be a lot of fun with great food. A portion of the sales goes to Country Oaks, so please come and support your school. We hope to see you there!

Register for summer classes at Edison

Make the most of your summer by earn-ing college credit. Registration for Summer 2012 classes at Edison State College is on-

going. Register as soon as possible because classes fi ll up quickly. For more information about Summer registration visit www.edi-son.edu/academics/schedule.

To receive additional information about programs of study, campus locations visit edison.edu/requestinfo.

Project GraduationProject Graduation is offering a chance

to win a two-night, mid-week getaway at ‘Tween Waters Inn, Captiva. Tickets are just a $1 donation. The drawing will be June 2 at the high school. All proceeds will go toward

this year’s Project Graduation night. Contact Ken Pickles at LHS 863-674-4120 or Julia Howard at (863) 673-3819.

Register for VPK at COESHendry County Schools is offering a free

VPK summer program. If you have a child entering Kindergarten in August who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2012, he/she is eligible to attend a VPK program. Children must be residents of Florida, but they may go to any school at the completion of VPK. The program is an excellent way to prepare your child for regular school routines.

The program runs from June 11-August 2 from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are provided at no cost. Please call Richard Talada at 674-4140 for information or stop by Country Oaks on one of the fol-lowing days from 5–7 p.m. to register. Open registration will begin from 5–7 p.m. at Country Oaks Elementary School April 26, May 10 and May 17; or come during regular school hours to register for the summer VPK program. Students will work on learning the alphabet, numbers, computer skills, gross and fi ne motor skills.

Students participate in art activities and music activities as well.

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School Briefs

The newest location of Edison State Col-lege, the Hendry/Glades Center, earned state-wide recognition when Heath Daniels, the

center’s Student Life Specialist, won the Bob Graham Award in the category of Advisor. It was an-nounced during the annual Florida Col-lege System Student Government Asso-ciation (FCSSGA) Year End Conference and “Rally in Tally” in Tallahassee.

Nominations are received statewide from Student Government Associations. This is the sixth year in a row that Edison State Col-lege has earned statewide recognition. The awards are given to one student, one faculty/staff member, one community supporter and one SGA/SAB/CAB advisor to recognize their service to a community or state college.

ESC wins Bob Graham Award

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Breaking boardsSubmitted photo

Breaking for Barney and Connie! Integrity Martial Arts is doing a fundraiser for David “Barney” Bon-hoff (father of Integrity owner Lee Rutter) and Connie Ramos (a local girl). Both are dealing with some hard times medically! Barney is in need of a liver transplant and Con-nie is going through colon cancer again! If you are able to help out contact Lee at Integrity Martial Arts located at 462-2 E. Cowboy Way 863-675-4974 All of the Integrity stu-dents will get to break the boards on June 23 at the Barron Park. The cost is $5 per a board and all money raised will be split between Barney and Connie! Please help. Pictured is David “Barney” Bonhoff at Bickers for Babies.

by Ron DunbarThe 16-8 LaBelle Cowboys advanced to

the state play-offs last week in baseball with a 11-1 victory over the Dunbar Tigers in the Class 4A-11 District Tournament.

With the victory on Wednesday, April 25, the Cowboys had a chance on Friday, April 27, for the district championship against the always tough Bishop Verot Vikings. The Cowboys took the loss to the #12 team in the nation 10-1 and traveled to Ft. Pierce on Thursday, May 3, to take on Lincoln Park Academy in the fi rst round of the state play-offs at 7:00.

Against Dunbar, southpaw Steven Sodrel pitched fi ve strong innings giving up only four hits and no earned runs. The senior struck out 11 Tigers and walked two.

Austin Garcia had another incredible night with his bat going 3 for 3 with a triple and mammoth 2-run homer. The junior third baseman also scored two runs.

Senior catcher Bo Meador and junior out-fi elder Kippy Stansly were both 2 for 3 for La-Belle, while junior outfi elder Ronnie Burton crushed a 2-run triple.

A g a i n s t Bishop Verot the Cow-boys could not fi nd an answer to stop the Vi-kings as they scored sev-en quick runs in the fi rst two innings on their way to the Dis-trict 4A-11 C h a m p i -onship.

T h e boys battled all the way even though we let them get that early lead. “They never gave up and that’s all I ever ask is to fi ght to the fi nish, Coach Dunbar commented. Hope-fully we will get one more shot at them, and then you never know what might happen on that given night.”

LaBelle Cowboys make state tourney

Submitted photoPlayer of the Week Austin Garcia - 4 for 6 Double, Triple, 2-Run Homer

Cowboy & Cowgirl Summer Sports Camp

A basketball camp is scheduled from June 11 –15.

The came is for boys and girls entering into grades Kindergarten through ninth.

The cost will be $ 70 for fi rst child, dis-

counted for each sibling after that.

You can contract Coach Kelley in several

ways. Please mail your request to: kelleyd@

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Sports Shorts

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Dabetic Alert Dog - four-footed heroes Joel Flores from Orlando is pictured with his son, Alex’s Diabetic Alert Dog, Lo-tus. The rodeo held recently was dedicated to Maggie Lou Hughes (in the back) and Reagan Dollar. The event was to help raise money for them to purchase a D.A.D. dog of their own.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-tion Commission (FWC) will hold a public hearing on the management plan for the portion of the Okaloacoochee Slough Wild-life Management Area (WMA) where the FWC is the lead manager. The hearing is Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. in the John B. Boy Auditorium, 1200 S.W. C Owens Ave., Clewiston, FL, 33440.

The FWC is lead manager of an area cov-ering 2,923 acres represented by Lease No. 4245.

The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on a draft of a 10-year man-agement plan the FWC is developing for the portion of the Okaloacoochee Slough WMA

in Hendry County. Components of the draft management plan will be presented to the public, followed by a question-and-answer session and public testimony.

A management prospectus for the Okalo-acoochee Slough Wildlife WMA is available upon request from the FWC’s Conservation Acquisition and Planning group.

Call Rebecca Shelton at 850-487-9982, or Michael Hallock-Solomon at 850-487-9767, or email [email protected] for the prospectus. For more information, go to MyFWC.com/Conservation and select “Terrestrial Programs” then “Management Plans.”

Public hearing set for OK Slough

Tuesday, May 15, at 6 p.m. at the Barron Library, 461 North Main St.Arts of the Inland featured speaker will be Karen Hildebran. Barron Library Director, Karen’s hobby has always been her passion for music and she gives piano lessons in her off hours. She also enjoys reading, painting and sewing. Karen earned her Certifi ed Marketing Director designation while working in Shopping Center Manage-ment While at Coastland Center in Naples, she oversaw the marketing for a $42 million renovation. She and her husband Steve relocated to LaBelle in 2008.


Submitted photo/Mel Karau

GOP chairmenMel Karau, Chairman Republican Party of Hen-dry County, and Steve Nisbet, Florida State Committeeman, met with Lenny Curry, Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida in Tampa, at the RPOF Quarterly Meeting to review the ac-tivities of the committees they chair for the Re-publican Party of Florida. Mel is Chairman of the Rural County Committee responsible for issuing matching grants to Florida’s 28 small rural coun-ties, while Steve is Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida Ethics Committee. Pictured right: Mel Karau, Lenny Curry and Steve Nisbet.

Arts of the Inland to meet at library

The 2012 Hendry/Glades Democrats Unity Dinner is set for Saturday, June 16, at the Clewiston Country Club with a meet and greet - attitude adjustment starting at 6:30 p.m. and the meal at 7 o’clock.

Glades County Democratic Party Chair Ellen Hawk Geake said, “The Glades and Hendry County Democratic Committees have been successfully working together this past year to pro-mote and encourage grassroots par-ticipation from and among registered Democrats in our two counties. Our Democratic Unity Dinner is our way of recognizing and highlighting the unity between our two counties and promot-ing the ideal that all Democrats should be united in their common goals while recognizing and respecting our individ-

ual differences.” Tickets for the event are available

from the Glades County Democratic Executive Committee, P O Box 1015, Moore Haven, FL 33471.

Meal prices are $40 each or $75 for two if reserved with payment before June 1; after June 1 the costs increase to $45 and $80 respectively. The cost of sponsoring a table for 8 plus a one page ad in the body of the program booklet is $400. One page ads are $125; half page ads, $75; and, business cards, $40. Con-tact Ellen Hawk Geake at 239-290-9236 for information on a full page ad on the back cover or the inside covers.

Hendry County Democrats chair Joe Thomas said, “This event is the major source of income for our two Demo-cratic Executive Committees, Glades

County and Hendry County, to use in

supporting our Democratic candidates

for local offi ces.”

Thomas also announced, “We are

lucky to have enlisted Rep. Ron Saun-

ders, 2010-2012 Chairman of the Florida

House of Representatives’ Democratic

Caucus, as the MC for the event. I have

known Rep. Saunders since our days

in the Florida Jaycees and can attest to

his abilities as a dynamic motivational

speaker.”

Rep. Saunders is currently running

for the Florida State Senate, District 39.

Thomas added the keynote speaker

has not been confi rmed but will be an-

nounced immediately upon confi rma-

tion.

Democrats Unity Dinner to be held on June 15

Hendry County Democrats an-nounced the results of the May 5 County Caucus to elect delegates from the local level who will attend the Florida Demo-cratic Party’s state convention in Tampa this June. At that convention they will join other county delegates from each of Hendry County’s two congressional districts in electing delegates to the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Char-lotte, NC the fi rst week in September.

Hendry County Democrats Chairman Joe Thomas said, “We will harness the enthusiasm generated at our local cau-cuses and the Florida Democratic Con-vention toward building a strong grass-roots organization in Florida to elect Democrats up and down the ticket.”

The following individuals were elect-ed at the 2012 Hendry County Caucuses: Joe Thomas from LaBelle for Congres-sional District 16, and Janet Taylor and

Rupert Mighty from Clewiston for Con-gressional District 23.

This year Florida Democrats will send the largest delegation ever to the National Convention with a record 300 delegates.

The majority ofthese will be selected from the county congressional district delegates at the State Convention in Tampa, June 1-3.

Democrats elect three to Florida state convention

The LaBelle Garden Club invites any and everyone to a special celebration Memorial Day, May 28, in honor of their 30th anniversary.

Share in food, fun and fellowship, plus lots of sharing and reminiscing about the years gone by.

Would love to have any and all past members and guests to join us in this celebration.

If you know the where-a-bouts of any of those listed below, or family members, please pass this information on to them.

In 1981 Kenneth and Alice Frost lived in LaBelle, and they both loved to gar-den. Ken decided that LaBelle should have a garden club, so he talked to oth-er gardeners to interest them into form-ing a club.

The fi rst meeting to organize a club was at the home of Elmer and Verna Otto on 01/14/82.

From that meeting, The Greater La-Belle Garden Club was formed on May 27, 1982, with the constitution and by-laws being established. Arrangement

was made to have monthly meetings at

the Women’s Club building.

Elected offi cers: President - Jim

Wood; Vice President - Ed Moody; Trea-

surer - Verna Otto; Recording Secretary

- Linda Lyons; Corresponding Secretary

- Royce Hillard

Committee Chairs: Flora Arrange-

ments for Programs - Sherry Davis;

Hendry County Extension Agent - Doug

Ross; Work Chairman - Wade Ham-

mond; Tour Chairman - Alice Frost;

House Committee - John Wieboldt;

Refreshments - Laura Brown; Hospital-

ity - Dorine Scribner; Historian - Carol

Grigsby. Jim True presented the fi rst

program on Bromeliads.

Other early attendants were: Marcie

Woods, Lynn Davidson (Mrs. Craig E.

Davidson), Leonard King, Linda Lyons

(Mrs. David Lyons), Richard and Doro-

thy Pfl uge, Louise Samuels, Dorine

Scribner, Joe and Georgia Soukup, and

John and Ruth Wieboldt.

Garden Club planning to celebrate 30 years

GRAND OPENING! GRAN INAUGURACIÓN! GRAND OPENING! GRAN INAUGURACIÓN!Se Habla Español

Urgent & Convenient Care Center

Katie Drake, D.O.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS THAT TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ASSESSED IN THEIR NAMES ON THE 2011 TAX ROLL ARE DELINQUENT AND UNPAID AND ARE NOW DRAW-ING INTEREST AT THE RATE OF EIGHTEEN PERCENT (18%)PER YEAR. UN-LESS SUCH DELINQUENT TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ARE PAID BEFORE JUNE 1, 2012, TAX WARRANTS WILL BE ISSUED THEREON AND APPLICATION MADE TO THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORDER DIRECTING LEVY UPON AND SEIZURE OF THE TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE TAXPAYER FOR UNPAID TAXES.

PEGGY S. HAMPTONHENDRY COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

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Garage/Yard Sales

Big Garage Sale170 Bryan Ave.

Sat May 12, 7:30 til ?furniture, new & used

clothes, toys, and lots more

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Lawn Service

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Photography

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Laptop - Dell has new charger and battery, works great $125 Also, Dell Desktop System w/fl at screen $60 Call Tony 863-517-2782.

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COLLINGSWOOD Apartments

4001 Collingswood Pkwy.Labelle, Florida.863-675-7650

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Rental assistance available, foreclosures

welcomed.

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garage, newly painted, new carpet, blinds &

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LaBelle -3BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage. Located on Shell Lane. $850 mo. + sec. (863)675-0943 cell (863) 673-7169

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RIVER HOME- Near Cle-wiston, Hwy 80. Boat-yard, golf course, 2 BR, 2 BA, FL room, Large private yard. $850 mo. Call (970)708-9993.

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NOTICE OF WORKSHOPDISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF HENDRY COUNTY

Take Notice that the School Board of Hendry County will conduct a work-shop to discuss the budget.

This Workshop will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2012 beginning at 4:45 p.m. at the School Board Meeting Room, Hendry County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida.

All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the issues at said meeting.

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA

Sally Berg, Chairman416339 CB/CGS 5/10/2012

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT County of Hendry, Florida the holder of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows:

CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1733 2008 1224432-01000480070 Lucky Path, LLC Lot 7, Block 48, Montura Ranch Estates, First Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38 and 39, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida.

Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.

All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida.

Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Second Thursday in the month of June, 2012, which is the 14th day of June, 2012. Dated this 2nd day of May, 2012.

Barbara S. ButlerClerk of Circuit Court

Hendry County, Florida 416881 CN 5/10,17,24,31/2012




CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1714 2008 1224432-01000380120 Coral Parkways Holdings, Inc Lot 12, Block 38, Montura Ranch Estates, First Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38 and 39, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.




Hendry County, Florida416867 CN 5/10,17,24,31/2012




CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1721 2008 1224432-01000420050 Joseph L. Despagne Lot 5, Block 42, Montura Ranch Estates, First Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38 and 39, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2492 2008 1074433-03000210090 Muhammad Hassan Haniff, Trustee Lot 9, Block 21, Woodland Subdivision, according to the plat thereof record-ed in Plat Book 4, Pages 1 and 2, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida.



Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on the Fifth Thursday in the month of May, 2012, which is the 31st day of May, 2012. Dated this 18th day of April, 2012.


Hendry County, Florida415655 CN 4/26; 5/3,10,17/2012




CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1652 2008 1224432-01000110100 Christopher & Melissa Christ Lot 10, Block 11, Montura Ranch Estates, First Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38 and 39, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1787 2008 1224432-01000660060 Lesandra & Osvaldo Rivera Lot 6, Block 66, Montura Ranch Estates, First Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38 and 39, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1811 2008 1224432-01000760010 Everlinda Marina Toledo Lot 1, Block 76, Montura Ranch Estates, First Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38 and 39, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.








CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1694 2008 1224432-01000290030 Dora Rodriguez & Daisy Cuencio Lot 3, Block29, Montura Ranch Estates, First Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38 and 39, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.








CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2299 2008 1364432-A0000530000 Rafael Perez The North one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar-ter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 36, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the East 40 feet thereof. A/K/A Tract 4916, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.





Hendry County, Florida415690 CN 4/26;5/3,10/17/2012




CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2317 2008 1364432-A0001150100 Silfi ra Pateur The South one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar-ter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 36, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the West 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 4768, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.





Hendry County, Florida415695 CN 4/26;5/3,10,17/2012

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No: 12-DR-003072Judge: Carlin, John S.

Martha Patricia Herrera-Cabrero PetitionerandJuan Ramon Esteban Pedroza-Vera Respondent

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

WITH CHILDREN

TO: Juan Ramon Esteban Pedroza-Vera 560 Wood Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33936

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of Marriage with Chil-dren has been fi led against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Martha Patricia Herrera-Cabrero, whose address is 60 Jim Kulczy Dr. #206, LaBelle, FL 33935 on or before 3-27-12, and fi le the original with the clerk of this Clerk at P.O. Box 310, Ft. Myers, FL 33902 before service on Petitioner’s or immediately there-after. If you fail to do so, a de-fault may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s offi ce. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Cir-cuit Court’s offi ce notifi ed of your current address. (You may fi le Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915). Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s offi ce. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, re-quires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, in-cluding dismissal or striking of plead-ings.DATED: Feb. 16, 2012

CHARLIE GREENClerk of the Circuit Court

By. M. NixonDeputy Clerk

415565 CB 4/26;5/3,10,17/2012

NOTICE FOR BIDSBarron Water Control District will accept sealed bid proposals up to 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 18, 2012, for the sale of a 2005 Ford F-150 super-cab truck with a lowered minimum bid price of $4,000.00.

Anyone interested in seeing the truck or getting specifi cations may contact the District offi ce at 863-675-0346 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday. SEALED bids will be re-ceived at the District offi ce, 3293 Dellwood Terrace, Port LaBelle, or by mail to P.O. Box 1606, LaBelle, Florida, 33975.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids with or with-out cause and to accept the bid that, in its judgment, will be in the best interest of the District,

Lester B. Baird, Sr.General Manager

Barron Water Control District416888 CN/CB 5/10/2012

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1.0 INVITATION TO BID

Bid No. 2012-01 Central County Water Control District

Request for BidsStriping and Marking 37.1+/- Miles of Roadway

Bids Due: 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Bids are requested for Striping and Marking 37.1+/- miles of paved roads in Central County Water Control District, “the District,” Montura Subdivision, Clewiston, Florida. Offi cial bid specifi cations and questions for this project may be obtained by contacting Rock Aboujaoudé, P.E., of Rock Enterprises, Inc. at (863) 612-0011 or the District’s offi ce at (863) 983-5797.Sealed bids will be received by hand delivery or by mail. Bid envelops must be sealed and clearly marked:

“SEALED BID FOR STRIPING AND MARKING 37.1 MILES OF ROADWAY, Bid No. 2012-01”

and delivered to: Central County Water Control District Administrative Offi ce 475 South Cabbage Palm Street Clewiston, Florida 33440 Tel: (863) 983-5797

Bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, and shall be publicly opened promptly thereafter at approximately 10:05 A.M at the Dis-trict’s administrative offi ce at the above address. Bids received after 10:00 AM will be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened.Questions may be addressed in writing to the District Engineer, Rock Abou-jaoudé, P.E. at 154 N. Bridge Street, LaBelle, Florida 33935, Tel: (863) 612-0011, Fax: (863) 612-0014, email: [email protected] or by contacting the District at the address listed above. Responses will be made to all interested bidders. Verbal questions will not be accepted. The Board of Supervisors for the District may reject any and all bids without cause and may likewise terminate a contract award prior to completion.415717 CN 4/16;5/3,10,17/2012


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Houses - Sale

~ 20 ACRE ~Wooded Estate

4BR/4BA2800 sq.ft. Home.(6 miles from downtown LaBelle).

Built in 2004. Paved road. Large porch.2 Ponds. Must see!

IDEAL FOR...Homestead. Corporate retreat. Family/Extend-ed Family 2nd home.Shared partnership

w/friends, neighbors, business associates.

Short sale approved for $295,000. Ownerfi nancing possible.

Phone owner 863-673-5071

Ask for Tom

House on 5 +/- acres, 3bedroom 2 bath, block house. Dining room, liv-ing room, Florida room, plus extra room in back. Sears Rd $125,000 863-673-2306

Land - Sale

2290 Phillips Rd, 2 acres, septic tank. $25,000 obo 863-677-6765


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Mobile HomeRent

MOBILE HOME FOR RENT

Lg. 1 Bd, W/D & A/C.Screened Porch,

In City of Labelle.Call (863) 517-0764.

Mobile Home Sale

4BR 2 BA. Central air, on 1/2 acre lot, includ-ed. Owner fi nancing with 20% down. (863)675-8010 or (863)673-6467.

BANK REPO’SStarting at $15,000Mobile Home Angels

561-721-2230

Grab a bargain from yourneighbor’s garage, attic,basement or closet intoday’s classifieds.

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Campers/RVs

Wanted all Travel Trailers, Motor Homes and Fifth Wheels. Any Condition, Cash paid

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CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2116 2008 1254432-A0001010000 Paul Williams The South one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quar-ter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 27, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Also known as Tract 650, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2096 2008 1274432-A0000190100 G.A.M.E Investments, Inc. The North one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quar-ter of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 27, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 862, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.





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CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2553 2008 1314433-A0002680000 Jacqueline I. Garcia The South one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quar-ter of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 31, Township 44 South, Range 33 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 5925, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2013 2008 1264432-A0000330000 G.A.M.E Investments, Inc. The North one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar-ter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 26, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for a drainage canal of the North 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 1052, Montura Ranch Estates an unrecorded subdivision. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.








CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1985 2008 1254432-A0002360000 Sergio Lledo The South one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Sec-tion 25, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the West 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 5025, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1841 2008 1244432-A0000080100 G.A.M.E Investments, Inc. The South one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quar-ter of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 24, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 5403, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.





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CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2104 2008 1274432-A0000470100 G.A.M.E Investments, Inc. The East one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quar-ter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 27, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the South 40 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 756, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2038 2008 1264432-A0001290100 Wendy & Andy Melo The North one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quar-ter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 26, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 954, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2298 2008 1364432-A0000500100 Rafael Perez The South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar-ter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 36, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the East 40 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 4915, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2036 2008 1264432-A0001170000 Roberto Cruz The South one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quar-ter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 26, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the West 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 914, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2016 2008 1264432-A0000440100 G.A.M.E Investments, Inc. The East one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 26, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the South 40 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 1012, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1914 2008 1254432-A0000520100 Mishaan Abraham & Flor de Mishaan & Humberto Becerra The North one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar-ter of the Southeast one-quarter the Northeast one-quarter of Section 25, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the East 40 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 5097, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.








CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2069 2008 1264432-A0002290100 G.A.M.E Investments, Inc. The North one-half of the East one-half of the North one-half of the South-east one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 26, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over and across the East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 500, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2195 2008 1344432-A0001000000 Israel Carrion, Iris Cabrera And Merlyn Lebron The North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar-ter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 34, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the West 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 4301, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1858 2008 1244432-A0000510000 G.A.M.E Investments, Inc. The North one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar-ter of the of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Sec-tion 24, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the West 30 feet thereof. Subject to an easement for a drainage canal of the North 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 5367, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1804 2008 1224432-01000740030 Inez Saenz Deviteri Lot 3, Block 74, Montura Ranch Estates, First Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38 and 39, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida.






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Benefi t plannedThe First Baptist Church of LaBelle is

hosting a benefi t barbecue lunch on May 19 from noon–3 p.m. for Lori Soud Morton to help with medical expenses during her re-covery from a serious automobile accident. The lunch tickets are $8 and can be pur-chased at the LaBelle First Baptist Church or by calling 863-673-1508 or 863-234-3480. Please come out and show our support as a community. Your donation and support is greatly appreciated.

Give blood May 10The Community Blood Drive will be

Thursday, May 10, from noon till 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 130, SR 80W. All blood donors will receive a voucher for a free mov-ie ticket or a T-shirt. Blood collected at this drive will be donated to Patricia Mace.

You may make an appointment to do-nate at 222.fbcdonor.org and use Account #M2Q3. Don’t forget to bring you photo ID.

Spinning demonstrationThe LaBelle Heritage Museum will be the

location of a demonstration of the art of the spinning wheel by Pat Johnson. Look for Pat-on-the-Porch Saturday, March 12, from 1-4 p.m.

Hot rides and hot dogsThe South Central Florida Car will host its

monthly Cruise In - Hot Rides & Hot Dogs - in Barron Park May 15 starting at 5 p.m. All area car owners and lovers from Hendry, Glades and Lee counties are most welcome to join us. So jump in your ride and join us for hot fresh off the grill hot dogs, served with all the fi xings--cold drinks and more. Need more info please call 863-234-8343 or 863-634-1791.

Help cancer patientLocal long time resident Bill Sanders has

been diagnosed with cancer and need sup-port with treatments. There will be a ben-efi t dinner including pulled pork sandwich, cole slaw, baked beans and tea all for $8 per plate. This will take place at The Soccer Field

on Jaycee-Lions Drive May 12 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets available at The LaBelle Cham-ber offi ce and LaBelle Middle School. Please remember this family in your prayers.

ACT offers counseling and related services

Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. is a non-profi t agency serving victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Hendry, Glades and Lee Counties. ACT offers individ-ual and group counseling, safe emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline and forensic exami-nations for survivors of rape. For more infor-mation please call 239-939-3112 or 1-888-956-7273.

LaBelle Garden Club will celebrate 30 years

The LaBelle Garden Club invites everyone to a special celebration Memorial Day, May 28, in honor of its 30th anniversary. Share in food, fun and fellowship, plus lots of shar-ing and reminiscing about the years gone by. More details to follow. Contact Charter Member Irene Doub at 863-675-0374 for more information. If you are a past member or offi cer call with your ideas to help in the planning of this celebration.

Lincoln-Reagan Day DinnerThe Hendry County Republican Party

invites you to the 2012 Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner Clewiston Country Club Monday, May 14. Reception 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Cost $50 per reservation. Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Of-fi cer State of Florida. Seating is limited and reservations are fi rst come, fi rst served. Checks should be made payable to: Hendry County Republican Party and mailed P.O. Box 1142 LaBelle, Florida 33975-1142.

This is our annual fundraising event to benefi t the Hendry County Republican Party. Whether or not you are able to attend, please consider contributing fi nancially to our local Republican Party today! Under Florida law, individuals and businesses can contribute any amount they desire. Be advised that po-litical contributions are not tax deductible.

GOP women to celebrate anniversaryThe Caloosa Federated Republican wom-

en will celebrate the 62nd Anniversary of the 101 professional/Republican women who met on December 11, 1949, at the Clewis-ton Inn to initiate a State wide Republican Women’s organization; thus the Florida Fed-eration of Republican Women March 1950. The event will be at the historic Clewiston Inn in Clewiston; room/suite reservations 1-800-749-4466

Friday, May 18, 6 p.m. Meet and Greet Sugar and Spice Room. Candidates for Hen-dry County, State and National are invited. Cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres. Senate Candi-date Colonel Mike McCalister, guest speaker. Eric Golub Republican Comedian/speaker

Saturday, May 19, 8:30 a.m. Prayer Break-fast invocation by FFRW Chaplain Patti Warner 11 a.m. Champagne welcome Patio Room 2nd Floor; 1:15 p.m. lunch Eric Golub keynote Speaker

Tickets $80 per person. lunch only $50

per person. Contact Marianne with ques-tions: [email protected] 863-673-5917

Animal Rescue in needAnimal Rescue of LaBelle at 721 Busser

Ave. in North LaBelle (by the Handy on 78) is in need of a washer. For more info call them at 612-0228 or 342-2076.

Legion fi sh fryCome to the American Legion Post 130

Fish Fry every Friday night 5-7 p.m. The post is located at 699 SR 80W.

VFW news

The VFW Post 10100 Men’s Auxiliary will be serving a Grilled Chicken Dinner with Green Beans and Slaw on Friday, May 11, at 5 for $6. Come to VFW Post 10100 and check our inexpensive Lunch Menu.

Bingo is open to the public every Sunday at 2 p.m.

Best Charcoal Grilled Hamburgers in town every Saturday from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. for $3. Serving stops promptly at 1:30 p.m. Please come early.

Welcome combat veteransVFW Post 10100 will pay the initial mem-

bership fees and the annual dues for any armed forces personnel recently discharged from overseas combat duty or currently serv-ing in harm’s way. For information, please call 863-675-8008.

AMVETSAn AMVETS Post has been established

LaBelle. Post 2012 is the fi rst and only AM-VETS Post in Hendry County. Any armed forces veterans honorably discharged since WWII are eligible for membership in the AMVETS. For more information call 863-675-8008 or 239-246-3094. Come into VFW Post 10100 for an AMVET application and a monthly calendar of events.

For information on any of these VFW ac-tivities, please call: 863-675-8008. The post is located on SR 29S by the rodeo grounds.

Help equine rescueFlorida Equine Rescue will host a free

trail ride for Horses4Heroes on May 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This will be primarily for mili-tary people and their families but everyone is invited. They are planning a barbecue and hope to get a band together for the event. This will also be their open house. They are located at 6584 County Road 78, LaBelle, just the Methodist Camp toward LaBelle. Please contact Elaine Lewis, Michael Walsh or Heather Walsh of Florida Equine Rescue at 863-612-0010 or 863-234-2923 or you can fi nd them on Facebook. Florida Equine Res-cue currently has 21 rescue horses, and a new mini horse coming in. They are a non-profi t and rely on their work and side jobs to help take care of the horses. They Rescue, Rehab and Rehome and have taken horses from both Hendry County and Glades Coun-ty Ag Depts. With access to over 100 acres of pasture, they could help so many more horses, but they can’t do it alone any help is greatly appreciated.




CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1948 2008 1254432-A0001460000 Wadig Rolando Marquez and America F. Herrero De Marquez The North one-half of the East one-half of the South one-half of the North-west one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 25, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over and across the East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 598, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2139 2008 1274432-A0001910000 Felix Gomez Carballo The North one-half of the East one-half of the North one-half of the North-east one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 27, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over and across the East 30 feet thereof and subject to a canal easement over and across the North 25 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 112, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.





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LEGAL NOTICE

The following vehicles will be sold at public auction at Clewiston Towing 600 E Sugarland Hwy Clewiston Fl

33440 on May 21, 2012 at10:00 a.m.:

2006 Chevy, VIN:

2CNDL63F6660550741997 Saturn, VIN:

1G8ZK5278VZ231136***We have the right to refuse

any and all bids****416838 CN 5/10/2012

NOTICE: AUCTION on Friday,MAY 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at 1225 N.W. Avenue L,

Belle Glade, Florida.

• Property of CALVINA EDWARDS - MATTRESS AND BOX SPRING, SOFA AND LOVESEAT, BEDROOM SUITE, DINETTE TABLE AND CHAIRS, MISCELLANEOUS.416033 SUN 5/3,10/2012

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The Area Housing Commission of Clewiston, LaBelle, and Hendry County will hold the Regular monthly meeting on May 10, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. at The Greentree South Com-munity Center in LaBelle, Florida, Hendry County. The Purpose of the meeting is to conduct the general business and consider any other mater that may be brought before The Housing Commission. Any per-son or persons wishing to appeal any decision made at such meeting must ensure that a verbatim record is made upon which the appeal is to be based. The meeting will include and business before the “Hendry County Non-Profi t Housing, Inc.”.

Sincerely,Aida Barnhart,Executive DirectorArea Housing Commission416311 CN/CB 5/10/2012

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGHENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Members of the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County, Florida, will attend, and possibly speak, at a meeting with offi cials from the Agency for Health Care Administration at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the Hendry County Administration Of-fi ce, Conference Room 1, 640 South Main Street, LaBelle, Florida. The meeting will concern imple-mentation of House Bill 5301 relat-ing to County payments to the State for Medicaid. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

Board of County Commissionersof Hendry County, Florida

Tristan Chapman, Chairman416847 CN/CB 5/10/2012

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The School Board of Hendry County will be accepting sealed bids until June 4, 2012 for Bid #Q12-0006, Food Service Small Wares/Equipment, Specifi cations will be available at the board’s fi -nance offi ce at 111 Curry Street in LaBelle. Call (863) 674 4100 to have the specs faxed or mailed.

Hendry County School Board Sally Berg, Chairman416633 CN/CB 5/10/2012

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CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2121 2008 1274432-A0001400000 Gustavo Rodriguez and Angel Rodriguez & Mercedes Rodriguez The South one-half of the West one-half of the South one-half of the North-east one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 27, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over and across the West 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 92, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.






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Hendry-Glades Audubon will be hosting a free program on Monday, May 14, at Dal-las Townsend Agricultural Extension located at 1085 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle. The evening will begin with a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite entrée, side dish or des-sert to share.

At 7 p.m. C. Michael Knight, Ph.D will present “A Naturalist’s Exploration of Tropi-cal Trinidad”. Join Dr. Mike Knight, wildlife biologist and explorer, on an unforgettable journey through the jungles of Trinidad to learn about its diverse fl ora and fauna. This presentation highlights Dr. Knight’s multiple biological expeditions to Trinidad, includ-

ing the fi rst scientifi c study of the legendary Luminous Lizard. The biodiversity per land area of Trinidad and Tobago, a sister-island nation, is one of the highest in the world. Home to scarlet ibises, golden tree frogs and electric blue morpho butterfl ies, Trinidad is a paradise like no other. Also depicted through photographs and personal accounts are Trinidad’s unique culture and cuisine.

Dr. Knight works for the National Audu-bon Society at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctu-ary, co-chairs the Southwest Florida Invasive Species Management Area, and is an elected fellow of the prestigious Explorers Club. An avid herpetologist and naturalist, he has also

conducted scientifi c research on geckos

from Afghanistan, salamanders from Virginia

and the invasive reptiles and amphibians of

south Florida. For information contact Butch

Wilson: 863- 983-2870 or Margaret England

863-674-0695.

Audubon will explore tropical Trinidad at May 14 meeting

APPLIANCES & REPAIRS

CAR RENTAL

CARPET CLEANING

CARPET ANDUPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Deep Clean, Sanitize, DeodorizePRESSURE WASHING AVAILABLE!

Over 25 years exp. Locally owned/operated863-675-7297 to schedule

CHIROPRACTIC

ADVERTISING PAYSPeople are searching for your services!

Let them know where to find you withan ad in our Business & Service Diretory

Ad prices can go as low as $13.52 per week with a

52-week contract

Call us at 863-675-2541For more information

CRAFTING

Rubber Stamp and Scrapbooking SuppliesCraft and Hobby Classes

Handcrafted Galleryand Consignments

Open Monday Through Friday 10am to 6pmSaturday 9am to 4pm

Classes and Workshops as scheduled

Lehigh Town Centre25 Homestead Rd. N. Unit 25 • Lehigh Acres, FL

(239) 303-7003www.caseyscraftemporium.com

ROOFING

SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONAAmerican Legion Post 130Fish Fry Every Friday from 5pm-7pm $7.00

BBAR BINGO Every Tuesday ((Members & Guests Only)

Breakfast Buffet 1st Sunday of the month 8am-11am $6.00

699 W. SR 80 LaBelle, FL (863) 675-8300PPublic Welcomed • legionpost130.org

TREE SERVICE

H U N T E R SH U N T E R STTREEREE SSERERVICEVICE

• Tree Trimming& Removal

• Stump Grinding • Shaping & Topping

863-675-0403Licensed and Insured

LABELLE AREABUSINESS & SERVICEDIRECTORY


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LMS FBLA state conference winnersLaBelle Middle School FBLA members just returned from the 62nd Annual State Leadership Conference. Members participated in many great work-shops, the election of the state offi cers and individual and team competi-tions. There were approximately 3,500 FBLA members from all around the state who came to demonstrate their business skills. We are proud to say our members made us proud once again. Mrs. Higginbotham, LMS Advis-er said, “This group of members really made me proud…it was a pleasure to take them to the conference and see them grow as members!” GO LMS FBLA! Pictured back row from left: Trystan Yzaguirre, Selina Soto; front row from left: Amanda Sullivan, Megan Price. They won: third Place Computer Slide Show: Megan Price and Selina Soto and fourth place Web Page Design: Amanda Sullivan and Trystan Yzaguirre.

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LMS Tropicana Speech winnersFrom left: Alondra Reyna (1st Place); Angelica Cuellar (2nd Place), Jaxon Purvis (3rd Place).

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