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Memorial Day is for honoring the dead and for healing of the living. This is the reason why we are gathered here today.

There are several fallen heros from this small town of LaBelle and Felda. Also several that came back alive from some war or another with sad memories of fallen comrades on foreign soil.

This is still happening today, lets pray that our local soldiers are spared and remember those that made the ultimate sacrifi ce. They are the reason we

have the freedom of living in the greatest nation in the world, The United States of America.

Remember freedom is not free and for Americans to remain living free unfortunately there will be other fallen heros. God willing we will be here to honer them!

May their souls rest in Glory and Peace - as those in Flanders Field.

Delivered by R.P. MiddletonCommander VFW 10100

Thursday, May 31, 2012 50¢ Plus tax Vol. 89 No. 22

by Patty BrantCaloosa Belle

Panthers have an increasingly diffi cult time in their native habi-tat. More and more development - more people, more vehicles, less open space, less natural prey avail-able.

Wildlife conservationists are rejoicing after securing 1,278 acres that will help the native Florida cat to thrive.

Several conservation groups, including The Nature Conservan-cy, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Wal-Mart and the US Army Corps of Engineers came to-gether and snatched the property from imminent foreclosure on May 22.

The property, which lies on the south side of the Caloosahatchee River had been owned by Ameri-can Prime and was earmarked for

Glades land to protect panthers

The 144th Memorial Day Tribute

Submitted photo/Waddy ThompsonPedro Nieves of LaBelle’s Boy Scout Troop 9 plays Taps as the American Legion Honor Guard looks on.

Memorial Day 2012 at Ft. DenaudLHS Commencement

LaBelle High School gradu-ation exercises for the Class of 2012 will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at the football fi eld.

Read about the 2012 LHS Vale-dictorian Humberto Salinas, Jr., and Salutatorian Alexa Pena on page 16.

See Land — Page 2

Keys Cardiology the office of William Richardson D.O. proudly announces the association of Michael Rice PA-C with the LaBelle office at 461 S. Main Street Suite #1.

Michael Rice is available by appointments and walk-ins

His summer hours are:Monday, Thursday and Friday 9 am-1 pmWednesday 9 am-3 pmTuesday 9 am-4 pm

Dr. Richardson is available by appointment for cardiology patients Tuesdays 2pm-5pm

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development until the economy lagged. Pri-vate property just east of Port LaBelle, owner Lone Ranger LLC, will continue to use it as a working cattle ranch. The only difference is that The Nature Conservancy and the Natural Resources Conservation Service will manage wildlife easements on the property.

The development rights were purchased by NRCS through the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), to preserve the land as a panther corridor. This property is described as a “linchpin” by Doria Gordon, Director of Conservation Science for the Florida Chapter of the Nature Conservancy - a crucial piece that has been documented to be used by panthers to cross the Caloosahatchee River.

Because it and the parcel across the river are still used for agriculture, which is compat-ible with panther movement, it is considered a “must have.” It is also a narrower part of the river, making the crossing easier for the big cats.

Currently, it is estimated that there are from 100-160 panthers remaining in the wild.

Shelly Lakly, Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy in Florida said, “To prevent extinction the panther population must grow, yet the current habitat south of the Caloosahatchee River is at maximum ca-pacity. That’s why buying this land - the land known to be the route out of south Florida - was so critical. It opens up a future. The most at-risk property in a dwindling panther corridor was purchased right before foreclo-sure. It would have been extremely diffi cult

to protect this critical panther corridor if this property was lost.”

Col. Alfred Pantano, Commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District had this to say: “By relocating the US Army Corps of Engineers’ easements, we will preserve this critical panther habitat crossing and allow the current population to expand up into the Kissimmee River water-shed. I’d like to applaud the Nature Conser-vancy, Natural Resources Conservation Ser-vice, US Department of Agriculture, National Wildlife Refuge Association. US Fish and Wildlife Service, notably Paul Souza, and the Corps’ Karl Nixon, for making this dream a reality. We look forward to continuing this collaborative effort to conserve property that is critical for providing Florida Panther cross-ing habitat.”

Ken Warren of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, said the largest of the easements created is about 700 acres, which will be re-stored as wetlands by the Natural Resourc-es Conservation Service, a division of the

USDA. He said although the land will remain a ranch - with the landowner managing it as he sees fi t - its role as a natural preserve should not present any confl icts. Cattle and panthers have been coexisting in Florida for over a century.

Mr. Warren noted that panther range shrunk from the entire southeastern US down to just South Florida. Now, panthers have only portions of Southwest Florida from the Everglades to the Caloosahatchee River as their territory. He noted that there is documented evidence this parcel is used as a panther migration corridor. However, there is no documented breeding panther population north of the river. He said only four collared males have been document-ed crossing the river - no females. Several months ago, however a female panther with two cubs were documented in the vicinity of this property.

“The broader benefi t is that it will not be possible to develop this land into perpetu-ity,” Mr. Warren explained.

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Submitted photo/Carolyn Ford

Good timesTheir smiles say it all as Kendra Smith, Jeannie Johnson and TeTe Bray enjoy the day and the company Saturday, May 19, during the annual Black Heritage Festival.

The Florida Crime and Intel-ligence Analyst Association were founded in May of 1995 as a pro-fessional association. It began in a training class taught by Steve Gottlieb in Vero Beach, Florida who asked a simple question, “Who in this room believes that it is not only possible, but pru-dent, that analysts, no matter what disci-pline should organize in this state?” A sign up sheet was passed around the room, and the organization was born. The vision of the founding members was to develop a network in which vital information about emerging crime trends, critical intelligence information, and educational and training issues could be shared. The other part of the vision was to create a process by which those involved in this career fi eld would be clearly recognized as professionals. Through a state sanctioned certifi cation process, standards would be developed in areas of skill, knowledge, abilities, educa-tion and training.

The mission of the Florida Crime and Intelligence Analyst Association is as fol-lows: To establish the Florida Crime and Intelligence Analyst Association for the purpose of providing technical and analyti-cal training, exchanging information and ideas, and to establish a state certifi cation process, which will enhance the effective-ness, effi ciency and professionalism of crime and intelligence analysts.

In the Fall Issue of the FCIAA Analyst News, Brenda White, Hendry County Sher-iff ’s Offi ce Analyst/Investigative Assistant received recognition by the FCIAA and was

spotlighted for her accomplish-ments.

Brenda began her career with the Hendry County Sheriff ’s Offi ce on April 1, 1998 when she was hired as a Misdemeanor Secretary for the East District Offi ce. Shortly after that time, she advanced into the Felony Secretary position and

for fi ve years was the only CID Secretary for the East District Offi ce. In April 2005, after Hurricane Wilma, she was transferred to the West District Offi ce where for several years she was the only CID Secretary for the Sheriff ’s Offi ce.

Brenda began her goals to becoming an Analyst in 2004 when she attended a Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training and became a certifi ed Analytical Investigative Technician. Brenda attended and completed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Basic Analyst I and Basic Analyst II courses and received certifi cation for both. Brenda is the fi rst Crime Analyst for the Hendry County Sheriff ’s Offi ce and at times fi nds herself overwhelmed in re-searching and compiling data. Brenda is passionate and compulsive in her role as Analyst/Investigative Assistant and doesn’t call it a day until every task on her desk is completed. Brenda has served as Board of Director to the Florida Agricultural Crimes Intelligence Unit for the past three years and as the Florida Ag Crime Counter Ter-rorism Network Coordinator for twelve years.

Brenda has been married to Charles White for thirty years who is also employed with the Hendry County Sheriff ’s Offi ce as the Agricultural Crimes Unit Sergeant.

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Spotlight on HCSO Brenda White

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New fi rst respondersFor the third year in a row LaBelle High School, in cooperation with Hendry County Emergency Services, graduated a class of First Responders. LHS Alumni and Paramedic Amy Yeomans Perez has taught the course at the high school for the last three years and over 60 students and staff have graduated with their First Responder Certifi cations.

Hendry County Sheriff ’s Offi ce continues its high-visibility belt enforcement efforts to save more lives on our roadways through June 3. Motorists can expect to see an in-crease in offi cers helping save more lives by strongly enforcing seat belt laws around the clock, including at night.

Not wearing a seat belt can turn into a

tragedy. NHTSA statistics show that in 2010,

22,187 passenger vehicle occupants were

killed in motor vehicle crashes. Yet, 51 per-

cent of them were not wearing seat belts at

the time of their fatal crashes.

Click It or Ticket

Alcoholics AnonymousHelp with problem drinking is available

through A.A. at the following times and lo-cations:

Church of the Good Shepherd, on Collingswood Ave. Port LaBelle:

Sunday - 7 p.m.; Wednesday, noon, Fri-day - 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.

First Christian Church, Ford Ave. Tues-day and Thursday 8 p.m.

For those affected by someone else’s drinking, AlAnon is in LaBelle on Thursday at 8 p.m. First Christian Church.

In Clewiston Monday and Wednesday 7 p.m. at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, W.C.

Owen Ave. For information available by call-ing A.A. intergroup at 239-275-5111.

2012 Political ForumAll candidates are Invited to the political

fourm sponsored by the Rotary Club of LaBelle and partnership with Kiwanis Club of LaBelle Thursday, July 19, 6–9 p.m. at the LaBelle Civic Center. For questions and/or further informa-tion, please contact: Rotary Club of LaBelle Forum Chairman, Richard Yoraschek Email: [email protected] or phone: (863) 675-1155; Kiwanis Club of LaBelle Forum Co-Chair, Karan Roach Email: [email protected] or phone: (863) 673-6024

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Naming Your Resumeby Matt Kindermann

This week we will walk you through a resume search to provide some insight into how computerized application systems rate resumes and how Human Resource professionals screen them. Knowing how a resume is electronically rated will help ensure that yours is read and not thrown away without ever being looked at. For this simplifi ed scenario, we will follow Joe HR as he looks to hire the most qualifi ed person for a ca-shier job, using the least amount of his time.

Joe HR starts his applicant pool search by publishing a job order or vacancy notice, which has the qualifi cations that Joe HR is looking for in candidates. For a cashier, Joe HR needs to have someone who is over the age of 18, has a minimum education of a high school diploma or GED and has 6 months of cash handling experience.

As potential candidates send their ap-plications electronically to Joe HR, a com-puter program automatically searches the resumes and looks for the key words Joe HR is looking for, such as “education,” “ca-shier” and “experience.”

The computer then sorts all the appli-cations by percentage rate. Those resumes that meet all of Joe HR’s requirements are scored at a 100 percent match, and those that are missing one of the three require-ments are scored at a 66 percent match.

Joe HR has over 50 applications that have

been scored at a 100 percent match. Re-

viewing them all will take a lot of time,

and he chooses not to review any of the

resumes below the 100 percent match.

Also, the resumes are mostly written using

Microsoft Word, some of them are writ-

ten using Microsoft Works, and a few of

them are written using WordPad. Joe HR

only uses Microsoft Word and his company

has not yet upgraded to Offi ce 2010, so he

throws away all the resumes not saved in

Microsoft Word 1997-2003 format.

This narrows down the resume list to 30

applicants and Joe HR now looks at the title

of the resumes. Some of the resumes are

simply titled with applicant’s names, such

as “Dan’s Resume” or “Sue Smith Resume

2.” This doesn’t tell Joe HR much about

what is inside the resume and he is only in-

terested in reading the resumes that are la-

beled “Mark Lee Experienced Cashier” and

“M. Miller Customer Service and Banker.”

These resumes are more likely to contain

the experience Joe HR is looking for with-

out wasting his time reading them all. Out

of the 50 initial applications, Joe HR offers

interviews to Mr. Lee and Mrs. Miller.

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.”

Matthew Kindermann

by Les Morgan

Scripture says power of prayer is the power of God and He is the One who hears and answers prayer.

A wise pastor once admon-ished his congregation with these words: “No believer is greater than his prayer life.”

Certainly David agreed with that. In Ps 18:6 we read, “In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice.” Also in Ps 34:17 these words are given: “The righteous cry out and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”

The power of prayer does not fl ow from us. It is not special words that are to be re-peated, or spoken in a special way. Nor is there power by how often we say a phrase, or even a certain direction we face, or a cer-tain position of our bodies. Power in prayer doesn’t come from the use of artifacts or icons or candles or beads. The power of prayer comes from the omnipotent One who hears & answers us!

As strange as it may sound, Satan under-stands the power of prayer, fi ghting fi ercely to reduce its impact. To him, prayer is like an obvious military strategy - attack targets that are the greatest threats!

In redeeming mankind Jesus didn’t search the back corner of heaven and grab an under-challenged angel with nothing to do. He came Himself and paid bill for sin. He gave His best as He gave Himself! While on the earth not only did Jesus pray but He also taught prayer! In Mt 14:23 we fi nd, “when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up into a mountain apart to pray: when the evening was come he was there alone. Likewise, Mk. 1:35 records Jesus got up earlier while it was still dark and prayed.” The disciples clearly noted the prayer life of Jesus, for Luke 11:1 tells us they said to Him one day, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Jesus also challenged the disciples in Mt 26:41: “Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is will-ing, the body is weak!” In Lk 18:1 He said, “Men ought always to pray and not give up. “ In John 15:7 He promised, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” Then in Acts 1, just prior to His ac-cession back to heaven, He commissioned the church to evangelism, but not before in-

structing them to pray while wait-ing in the coming of the Holy Spirit. From Jerusalem they were told to go to Judea, Samaria, and even to the uttermost parts of earth. Yet, prayer came fi rst!

Paul addressed the need for church everywhere to pray. In Phil. 4:6-7 he writes, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanks-

giving, present your requests to God. The peace of God, which transcends all under-standing, will guard your hearts & minds in Christ Jesus.” He also wrote to the church at Rome the following: “the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself inter-cedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” (Rom 8:26) Moreover, he calls be-lievers to “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thes. 5:16-18)

Caloosa Baptist Church is believing the Lord for great days and for a strong move of God in our community. Therefore, many people who claim Caloosa as their home church will be praying from this Friday from 6:00 pm until Saturday at 6:00 am.

Those who will be praying have signed up to come to the church to pray for two hours. Along with praying, they will also be reviewing some key Biblical passages about prayer and asking the Lord to work in many ways for His glory.

“We are expecting people to become strong believers in Christ after this prayer meeting,” said, Dr. Les Morgan, pastor of Caloosa Baptist. “We are asking the Lord for miracles, for way-ward children to return to their families and to God, and for people to have an encounter with the living God like nothing they have ever experienced.”

Do you have something or someone for whom you want prayer? Please call the church at 675-4673 and let the believers at Caloosa Baptist know. Or, if you prefer contact the pastor at [email protected]. People will be praying all night and the church believes God will do powerful things for the honor of His name.

God Bless you.

Dr. Les Morgan is pastor of Caloosa Baptist Church in LaBelle, located on Highway 80

across from City Hall.

Caloosa Baptist to Pray All Night

Les Morgan

Hometown generosityWe would like to take this opportunity

to thank everyone who participated in the benefi t for Lori Soud Morton. The barbecue chicken dinner was a huge success thanks to the efforts of everyone who helped with the event, and everyone who purchased tickets and gave donations. Thanks especially to

Winn Dixie, First Baptist Church, Greg Jones and the Cattlemen’s Association, Debra White and the Showtime Cloggers and the committee of people who donated the deli-cious side dishes and desserts. We were es-pecially blessed by the visit from Lori, Justin and all of their family. Thank you, LaBelle, for your generosity!

Lori Soud Morton Benefi t Committee

Thank You

CongratulationsClass of 2012

Sally Berg, Ray Clinard, Rick Murphy, Matt Beatty,Pat Langford and Dwayne Brown


Submitted photo/Lucinda KelleyFront row L-R: Araceli Lucas-Garcia, Brittany Hicks, Maria Cruz, Leah VanWag-ner, Carolina SanMarty, Melissa Hernandez, Kinsey Whyte, Daisy Trejo, Maria Trejo Second row L-R: Shana Rodriguez, Veronica Gilchrist, Beatriz Zuniga, Jo-seph Danforth, Angela Martinez, Alexia Cruz, Nancy Escalante, Yeseni Perez. Third row L-R: Miquela Cuellar, Laura Escamilla, Ramon Leyva and Sam Leyva.

LaBelle High School is pleased to announce that 100 percent of the students who took

the Certifi ed Medical Administrative Assistant Exam passed - 21 students in the Allied Health

program. All of the students in this program who are already 18, will take their Certifi ed

Nursing Assistant Exam (CNA) over the next few weeks. The Allied Health Academy is lead

by Mrs. Shana Rodriguez and the program has several distinguished graduates to which

they are pleased to award scholarships this year. All money was raised by the Allied Health

Academy.

LHS students pass Certifi ed Medical Administrative Assistant Program

Submitted photo/Lucinda KelleyDanielle Blake was awarded $2,000 to help her complete her Doctorate of Physi-cal Therapy at Florida International University. L-R: Araceli Lucas-Garcia, Jo-seph Danforth, Alexia Cruz, Angela Martinez, Mrs. Rodriguez, Miquela Cuellar, Danielle Balke, recipient, Sam Leyva, Carolina SanMarty, Laura Escamilla, Brit-tany Hicks, Jenny Dzuong and Beatriz Zuniga.

Submitted photo/Lucinda KelleyL-R: Araceli Lucas-Garcia, Angela Martinez, Brittany Hicks, Joseph Danforth, Mrs. Rodriguez handing Ariel Kosh a check for $1,500 for fi nsh her BSN with Nova Universtiy, Miquela Cuellar, Carolina SanMarty, Sam Leyva, Beatriz Zu-niga, and Jenny Dzuong.

Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant

Volunteer of the YearSalvation Army LaBelle Volunteer of the Year Margaret Edward has put her con-siderable efforts volunteering for the organization in Hendry County since the early 1990s. She currently volunteers at the LaBelle Service Center as a food pantry worker two days a week, is a client intake liaison and helps with mobile food distribution. She is always available for seasonal assistance and especial-ly enjoys assisting with the Christmas Cheer program. “Ms. Margaret” strongly upholds the mission of the Salvation Army and practices it in her everyday life. She is consistently reaching out to the community through her church and gets her church motivated to partner with the Salvation Army as well. “Ms. Margaret” is pictured with Major Tom Louder, Area Commander of the Southwest Florida Salvation Army at a luncheon May 14.


Solving civic center issuesA request to waive the fee for using the

LaBelle Civic Center led to a discussion at the board’s May 10 meeting on the deplor-able state of the facility caused by some rent-ers. The problem seems to come from indi-vidual renters rather than non-profi ts. Even though deposits are required, the lack of oversight during events allows for damage to the building. The discussion took place at the city commission’s May 10 meeting.

The mayor suggested that the city hire an independent contractor to monitor all events at the civic center. Staff is putting together a Request for Proposals for the position.

In other business:The board unanimously approved a new

hotel/motel standards ordinance, setting aside specifi c areas of the city where such facilities can be built.

LFD Chief Ray Pittman reported that calls for service remain steady at about 70 calls per month, most being traffi c crashes. Re-cently, LFD responded to its fi rst fatal fi re in some time. It occurred at Aqua Isles.

HCSO Lt. Minnie Bryant reported the sheriff ’s department has closed a number of burglary cases with several recent arrests.

Click it or Ticket, the annual push for safety belt use, is coming up.

Department of Transportation will soon be milling and resurfacing SR 29 from SR 80 to Glades County.

Plans for a city golf course need a com-mercial assessment to support the fi nancial benefi t.

The county needs to adopt an ordinance for the commercial assessment because its structure does not currently allow for such a

study to be done.LaBelle Financial Director Ron Zimmerly

said the city, which has an interlocal recre-ation agreement with the county, can have the study done and suggested a company in Clewiston that can do it much cheaper than outsiders.

The survey will cost $15,000 and there is no guarantee that it will actually support any benefi t. The city is asking that the Rec Board pay for the survey. If not the city could pay for it through reserve funds.

Showing a fi nancial benefi t to the com-munity for a golf course will be the fi rst step in making one a reality. Time is of the es-sence in order to be on the ad valorem TRIM notice for this year’s taxes.

In addition, LaBelle Finance Director Ron Zimmerly told the board that the city may be forced to go with the roll back rate - the amount of taxes that would bring in the same amount of revenue as the previous year - when it sets the millage rate in the fall. The city has kept its millage to three mills for many years.

City commissioners voted to set up a multi-year contract with lobbyists Spratt and Associates, which has been very successful in working for LaBelle’s interests.

Amazing Wonders VBSJoin us for the Amazing Wonders Avia-

tion adventure at First Baptist Chruch of La-Belle. See lives changed as kids tour some of the world’s most marvelous natural wonders and learn to trust and recognize God as they explore His awesome power. Vacation Bible School 2012 runs from June 18-22, 9 a.m. to noon and is for all kids who are fi ve years old and entering kindergarten thru 5th grade. You can register online at fbclabelle.org, call us at 863-675-2171 or stop by to fi ll out a registration form. First Baptist Church of LaBelle is located at 330 North Main Street.

Music campA “JUMP” Music Camp will be held at

Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church, 310 Campbell St. from June 11-15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Register by calling the church offi ce at 675-0656. Registration is free.

Maria Cruz Dominguez, 67LABELLE — Maria Cruz Dominguez, died

Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Gulf Coast Medical Center of Fort Myers, Fla. Dominguez was born May 3, 1945, the daughter of the late Martin and Josefa (Gonzalez) Gonzalez.

She is survived by Husband, Rafael Domin-guez; daughters, Maria A. (Juan) Lopez, Maria E. (Arturo) Moreno; sister, Maria De La Luz; and eight grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Our Lady Queen Of Heaven Catholic Church, 355 Bridge Street, LaBelle, FL., with Father Juan Lorenzo presid-ing. Interment was in Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 560 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, Florida.

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Solving LaBelle Civic Center problems

Hendry County School Board offers theSummer Food Service Program during the months of June, July & August

Nutritionally balanced meals will be provided to all children regardless of race, color, sex, disability, age, or national origin during summer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. All chil-dren 18 years old and younger, if open site, are eligible for meals at no charge and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. The programs are only approved for geographical areas of needwhere 50 percent or more of the children qualify for free and reduced price meals during the school year.

Summer feeding sites that are located at schools provide meals to all children in the immediate vicinity in addition to those enrolled in summer school.

TTHE FOLLOWING SITES WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM:

Big Smiles Child Care and Early Learning Center, 3439 South SR 29, LaBelle 6/11 thru 8/03 8:00a.m. - 8:45a.m.Big Smiles Child Care and Early Learning Center, 3439 South SR 29, LaBelle 6/11 thru 8/03 11:45a.m. - 12:15amClewiston High School, 1501 S. Francisco St., Clewiston 6/11 thru 7/13 7:30a.m. - 8:00a.m.Clewiston High School, 1501 S. Francisco St., Clewiston 6/11 thru 7/13 11:30a.m. - 12:00p.m.Clewiston Middle School, 601 W. Pasadena, Clewiston 6/11 thru 6/29 7:30a.m. - 8:00a.m.Clewiston Middle School, 601 W. Pasadena, Clewiston 6/11 thru 6/29 12:00p.m. - 12:30p.m.Clewiston Youth Center, 110 W. Osceola Ave., Clewiston (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 7/27 11:00a.m - 11:45a.mClewiston Youth Center, 110 W. Osceola Ave., Clewiston (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 7/27 1:30p.m. - 1:45p.m.Country Oaks Elementary, 2052 Eucalyptus Dr., LaBelle 6/11 thru 8/03 7:30a.m. - 8:00a.m Country Oaks Elementary, 2052 Eucalyptus Dr., LaBelle 6/11 thru 8/03 11:45a.m. - 12:15p.m.Daniels School, Manatee Ave., LaBelle (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 11:00a.m - 11:45a.mDaniels School, Manatee Ave., LaBelle (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 2:00p.m. - 2:15p.m. Eastside/Westside Cafeteria, 204 Arroyo Ave., Clewiston 6/11 thru 8/03 7:30a.m. - 8:15a.m. Eastside/Westside Cafeteria, 204 Arroyo Ave., Clewiston 6/11 thru 8/03 11:45a.m. - 12:30a.m.Edward Upthegrove Elementary School, 280 N. Main, LaBelle 6/11 thru 8/03 8:00a.m. - 8:30a.m. Edward Upthegrove Elementary School, 280 N. Main, LaBelle 6/11 thru 8/03 11:00a.m. - 12:15p.m.Elfaro Assembly of God Church, 431 Bryan Ave, LaBelle (Open Restricted) 6/25 thru 7/06 11:30a.m. - 12:15p.m. Harvest Academy, 389 Holiday Isles Blvd., Clewiston (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 11:30a.m. - 12:00p.m. Harvest Academy, 389 Holiday Isles Blvd., Clewiston (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 2:30p.m. - 2:45p.m.Imagination Station of LaBelle, Inc., 1220 S. SR 29, LaBelle (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 8:00a.m. - 8:30a.m. Imagination Station of LaBelle, Inc., 1220 S. SR 29, LaBelle (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.mKid City Day Care and Learning Academy LLC, 21 N. Riverview St., LaBelle (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 8:15a.m. - 9:00a.m.Kid City Day Care and Learning Academy LLC, 21 N. Riverview St., LaBelle (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 11:30a.m. - 12:15p.m.LaBelle High School, 4050 Cowboy Way, LaBelle 6/11 thru 6/29 7:30a.m. - 8:00a.m.LaBelle High School, 4050 Cowboy Way, LaBelle 6/11 thru 6/29 11:15a.m. - 11:45a.m.LaBelle Middle School, 8000 Cowboy Way, LaBelle 6/11 thru 6/29 7:30a.m. - 8:00a.m.LaBelle Middle School, 8000 Cowboy Way, LaBelle 6/11 thru 6/29 11:15a.m. - 12:15p.m.Montura Recreation Center, 255 Hacinenda St., Clewiston (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 8:00a.m. - 8:15a.m.Montura Recreation Center, 255 Hacinenda St., Clewiston (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 11:30a.m. - 12:15p.m.Mt. Calvary Miss. Baptist Church, 100 Georgia Ave., Clewiston 7/16 thru 7/20 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.New Harvest Church, 370 Holiday Isles Blvd., Clewiston (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 11:30a.m. - 12:00p.m.New Harvest Church, 370 Holiday Isles Blvd., Clewiston (Open Restricted) 6/11 thru 8/03 2:30am. - 2:45p.m.

****Please note that serving times and dates are subject to change**** No meals will be served on July 4, 2012 in observance of the Holiday. Sites are open Monday through Friday except for the noted locations.

Meals will be served to the open public on a first come first serve basis. Lunches will be served in conjunction with Summer School and Recreation program Schedules. For more information about providinglunches at additional sites or learn exact serving times please call the Hendry County School Board Food Service Department Office at (863) 674-4113.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who arehearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Hendry County School District is an equal opportunity institution for education and employment.Hendry School District es una Institucion de la Opportunidad Iqual para la Educacion y el Empleo


Submitted photo/Tina Noel

New offi cersThe installation of of-fi cers at the Women’s Club was held May 10. The offi cers are, from left: Kate Chas-sey, vice president Tina Noel, secretary, Diane Fidanza trea-surer, Terrie Thomp-son parliamentar-ian, Lea Burnside President and Judy Ventrella, District 12 GFWC Florida.

by Pudge LehmanA few months ago our electric went out

for four hours. It was awful. No lights or AC and I thought how many times I com-plained about my electric bill...Well, guess what? Nothing makes you appreciate the FPL crew like a blackout. They work in stormy weather, in the black of night and the freezing cold to keep us comfortable and we should thank God every day for them.

Tried two new hints lately. One I hesi-tated to believe and much to my surprise it worked!! Take a brown lunch bag, put about a 1/4 cup popcorn kernels in it and fold it over a few times, put it in the micro-wave and let it pop for about 2 or 3 min-

utes. Just like the micro popcorn you buy in the grocery store, Stay right there and when it slows down take it out.

The other one was to put a paper towel in the bag with lettuce, spinach, etc. Change it every day or two. It keeps so much better. Just realized that if I am in mid-life right now I will live to be 152 years old...Please somebody, just shoot me... In mid-life your memory starts to go. In fact the only thing we retain is water...

Now that I’m older I thought it was great that I seemed to have so much more patience. Turns out that I just don’t give a rat’s butt. Werds of Wisdom: People tonever talk back to - your teacher, fi rst ser-geants, the police, Yo Momma!

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Chelsey Anderson and Anthony Hernandez, along with their par-ents, would like to invite family

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Athletics is a big part of the high school experience for many young people. For some, the experience continues at the col-lege level. That is the case for Cowgirl Socor-ro “Coco Puff” Ruiz who, to anyone’s best recollection, is the fi rst LHS female cross country/track athlete to sign to play for a col-lege team.

Next year, Socorro will wear the uni-form of the Emmanuel College Lady Lions, a Christian liberal arts school in Franklin Springs, Ga., where she plans to study busi-ness on an athletic scholarship.

The formal signing took place at a small celebration May 23 in the LHS library. Sur-rounded by her family, coaches and many

well-wishers, Socorro and her mother signed the papers that opened the next door in her young life.

Coach Jef Frost said Socorro has been a varsity member of girls cross country for three years. He said she’s a hard worker in practice and a tough competitor. “This year she was the only runner, boy or girl, to im-prove her time each race.”

At district fi nals she ran 20:41, and fi n-ished sixth out of 53 runners to qualify as an individual for the regional fi nals in Titusville.

There she lowered her time to 20:13 and fi nished 12th out of 97 runners to advance to state fi nals in Tampa. Her time of 20:13 was the second best ever at LaBelle High School.

She became only the second individual girl to qualify for the state fi nals in cross country. At state fi nals, she fi nished a very respectable 73th out of 176 total runners. Her time, 21:33, is the best ever recorded by an LHS Girls Cross Country runner at state.

Coach Frost also noted that Socorro is one of only two female four-year sport ath-letes this year.

For Athletic Director David Kelley, his brief statement, “We are proud of you,” said it all.

Principal Lucinda Kelley added that So-corro is a great representative of LHS - a great athlete, great student and great person who lives her dreams. Ms. Kelley predicted that Socorro will do great things as she over-came her own self doubts and lives up to her potential.

Coach Jenny McClain had no problem showing her emotions, tearing up as she simply said of Socorro, “She knows how much I love her.”

For herself, Socorro wanted to thank all the coaches at LHS who helped her push herself to the fullest. She said she expects to fi t into college athletics because she will al-ready know what she has to do.

Everyone around Socorro describes here the same way - she’s a “super person.” And as Principal Kelley said, “That’s what mat-ters most of all.”

Ruiz to play for Emmanual College

Caloosa Belle/Patty BrantSeated from left: Socorro Ruiz with her little sister, Delilah (a fi rst grader and Student of the Month) and their mother, Maria Lineres. Back row: LHS Coaches Jenny McClain and Jef Frost. Socorro’s brother, Guilliermo, not pic-tured, was also among the crowd. He said his sister is a “hard worker who sets goals for herself.”

Submitted photosChristian ES-COBEDO Spring Athlete of the Year. Christian Escobedo took fi fth place at the state meet and broke the school record.

Submitted photosKayla Keller, left, and Coco Ruiz were recognized at the LHS Sports Awards Ceremony as the only four sport student athletes this year.

The Spring Athletes of the Year were recognized at the LaBelle High School Ath-letics Awards Ceremony. Christian Escobedo and Gennifer Raulerson earned the honors. Christian led six members of the powerlifting team to state, fi nish-ing in fi fth place. Gennifer led the Cowgirls softball team back to the Regional semi fi nals again this year. Coach Kelley also recognized three and four sport athletes, three and four year letter winners and Scholastic Athletes.

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Dalton Rose, a 2012 graduate of LaBelle High School FFA, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by Langford Ford, Inc., and Ford Motor Company. Rose’s parents are Donald Rose and Nanette Rose of Clewiston. Dalton plans to study Animal Science at Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College-University of Georgia.

The Built Ford Tough - FFA Scholarship Program is designed to recognize FFA mem-bers’ talents and accomplishments while encouraging their future academic achieve-ments.

The scholarship is one of 529 scholar-ships awarded by Ford Division, Ford Mo-tor Company Fund and Ford Dealers to FFA members who are high school seniors plan-ning to attend college in the fall of 2012, or current collegiate students. This program is a part of Ford’s overall commitment to the National FFA Foundation. Additionally, fi ve national $1,000 BFT-FAA Scholarships are being awarded on behalf of Ford Trucks as a special project of the National FFA Founda-tion.

Ford has supported the National FFA Foundation since the fi rst F-Series truck was introduced in 1948 and has sponsored the Built Ford Tough collegiate scholarship pro-gram since 1997. To date, the program has awarded $7,115,000 in scholarships to 7,115 FFA members throughout the country. Ford knows the value of hard work and believes that hard work should be rewarded. Educat-ing aspiring young people to become the leaders of tomorrow is just another way of ensuring a successful future.

The National FFA Organization is a na-tional youth organization of 540,379 student members as part of 7,480 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Is-lands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by devel-

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Rose awarded Ford scholarship

Caloosa Belle/Patty BrantPat Langford, Dalton Rose with his award and Paul Langford.

Early dismissalHendry County Schools will be dismissed

early on Thursday, June 7, the last day of the school term. Lunch will not be served that day. School bus drivers will follow their regular schedules based upon early realease times.

Pioneer scholarshipThe Pioneer Plantation Homeowner’s

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Scholarship for Edison gradsThe Rotary Club of LaBelle is offering a

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HENDRY COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Waste Management Adviso-ry Committee will hold a meeting June 12, 2012 at 3:00 pm, at the Hendry County Special Districts Building, 3300 Utility Drive, LaBelle, Florida 33935. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Committee with respect to any matter discussed at such meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Hendry County Waste Management Advisory Committee418633 CN 5/31/2012

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGHENDRY COUNTY DEFERRED COMPENSATION

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Deferred Compensation Ad-visory Committee will hold a meeting June 11, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the Hendry County Administrative offi ce, Conference Room #1, 640 South Main Street, LaBelle, Florida. If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any mat-ter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee418591 CN/CB 5/31/2012

PUBLIC NOTICEAIRGLADES AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

There will be an Airglades Airport Advisory Board Meeting held on Wednes-day, June 13, 2012 at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Airglades Airport, in the Conference Room, located at 3200 Airglades Blvd., Clewiston, FL 33440.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

For Further information, please contact the Hendry County Engineer’s Offi ce at (863) 675-5222 or (863) 983-1588.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry CountyCommission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/shewill need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/shemay need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal isto be based.

Tristan Chapman, ChairBoard of County Commissioners, Hendry County418592 CN/CB 5/31/2012

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service (FFS) and the Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest (OSSF) Management Plan Advisory Group announce two public meetings and a public hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE & TIME: Public Meeting OSSF Management Plan Advisory Group July 11, 2012 at 6:00 pm

PLACE: Dallas B Townsend Agricultural Center 1085 Pratt Boulevard, Labelle, FL 33935

PURPOSE: To allow the OSSF Management Plan Advisory Group to prepare for a public hearing later in the evening which will provide recommendations to the FFS to help in preparation of a management plan for the OSSF. DATE & TIME: Public Hearing OSSF Management Plan Advisory Group July 11, 2012 at 6:30 pm


AGENDA: -Call to Order -Introductions and Remarks -Summary of Draft Plan -Public Comments -Summation and Adjournment

PURPOSE: To solicit comments on management of the OSSF. Comments may be presented orally or in writing at the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to FFS’s OSSF Offi ce at PO Box 712, Felda, FL 33930 to the attention of Chris Schmiege and should be mailed so as to arrive at the offi ce by the date of the public hearing.

DATE & TIME: Public Meeting OSSF Management Plan Advisory Group July 12, 2012 at 9:00 am


PURPOSE: To allow the OSSF Management Plan Advisory Group to review comments from the public hearing the previous evening and provide recommendations to the FFS to help in preparation of a management plan for the OSSF.

Copies of a working draft of the plan and the management prospectus are available before the date of the public hearing by contacting the OSSF in writing at PO Box 712, Felda, FL 33930, online athttp://www.fl oridaforestservice.com/calendar/public_notices.html or contact-ing Chris Schmiege at (863) 612-0776. Special accommodations for persons with a disabling condition should be requested in writing to the FFS’s OSSF offi ce at the above listed address at least 48 hours in advance of these pro-ceedings. You are hereby notifi ed in accordance with Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, should you decide to appeal any decision made as a result of, or take exception to any fi ndings of fact with respect to any matter con-sidered at the hearing and meeting referred to above, you may need to en-sure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Such record shall include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.418057 CB 5/31/2012

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 2493 2008 1074433-03000220110 Jose A. Olivera

Lot 11, Block 22, Woodland Subdivision, according to the plat thereof record-ed in Plat Book 4, Pages 1 and 2, 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 Fourth Thursday in the month of June, 2012, which is the 28th day of June, 2012. Dated this 16th day of May, 2012.

Barbara S. ButlerClerk of Circuit Court

Hendry County, Florida417968 CN 5/24,31 & 6/7,14/2012




CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2431 2008 1074433-03000010290 Danny Robert Cook Lot 29, Block 1, Woodland Subdivision, according to the plat thereof record-ed in Plat Book 4, Pages 1 and 2, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida.





Hendry County, Florida 417964 CN 5/24,31 & 6/7,14/2012




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.



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.


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




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.





Hendry County, Florida416885 CN 5/10,17,24,31/2012




CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2469 2008 1074433-03000160110 Francisco Ramos

Lot 11, Block 16, The Woodland Subdivision, according to the plat thereof re-corded in Plat Book 4, Pages 1 and 2, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida.









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.









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 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.





PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE GLADES UTILITY AUTHORITY

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Glades Utility Authority (“Authority”) is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the City of South Bay Commis-sion Chambers, 335 SW 2nd Ave., South Bay, Florida 33493.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider approval of the regular meeting minutes, consider the approval of payment for certain outstanding GUA obli-gations, consider the approval of “Utility Work by Highway Contractor” Agreement, consider the approval of a Consent Order with FDEP regarding the monitor well that is associated with the GUA’s deep injection well, con-sider the adoption of a rate surcharge, the abolishment of readiness to serve policy, consider the proposed 2013 budget, and consider any other business that may come before the Board. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Florida law. A copy of the meeting agenda may be obtained at the meeting or, prior to the meeting, by contacting Joce-lyn Colón at 561-493-6127. The meeting, or consideration of any individual agenda items, may be continued to a date and time certain to be announced at the meeting and noticed.

Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person re-quiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Jocelyn Colón at (561) 493-6127 or [email protected] at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting.

If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, such person will need a record of the pro-ceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the pro-ceedings is made that includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.

Jocelyn Colón, GUA Clerk418468 SUN 5/31/2012

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSFlorida Department of Transportation Project

Bids will be received by the District One Offi ce until 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 21, 2012, for the following Proposals:

E1K91- Landscaping on State Road 93 in Sarasota County -Budget Estimate: $106,486.00.E1L61- Driveway and Mitered End Repairs in Polk County -Budget Estimate: $86,000.00.E1L62- Ditch Cleaning and Grading in Polk County -Budget Estimate: $50,000.00E1L63- Installation of a New Guardrail System in Manatee County -Budget Estimate: $60,000.00.Z1000- Pre-Event Hurricane Contract for Generator Installation & Signal Re-pair in Polk, Highlands, & Okeechobee CountiesZ1001- Pre-Event Hurricane Contract for Generator Installation & Signal Re-pair in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Glades, & Hendry CountiesZ1002- Pre-Event Hurricane Contract for Generator Installation & Signal Re-pair in Desoto, Hardee, Manatee, & Sarasota CountiesZ1003- Pre-Event Hurricane Contract for Debris Removal-Cut & Toss in Polk, Highlands, & Okeechobee CountiesZ1004- Pre-Event Hurricane Contract for Debris Removal-Cut & Toss in Deso-to, Hardee, Manatee, & Sarasota CountiesZ1005- Pre-Event Hurricane Contract for Debris Removal-Cut & Toss in Char-lotte, Collier, Lee, Glades, & Hendry CountiesZ1006- Pre-Event Hurricane Contract for Debris Removal in Polk, Highlands, & Okeechobee CountiesZ1007- Pre-Event Hurricane Contract for Debris Removal in Desoto, Hardee, Manatee, & Sarasota CountiesZ1008- Pre-Event Hurricane Contract for Debris Removal in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Glades, & Hendry CountiesComplete letting advertisement information for this project is available on our website at http://www.dot.state.fl .us/contractsadministrationdistrict1/: or by calling (863) 519-2559.418589 CN/CB 5/31;6/7/2012




CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2509 2008 1314433-A0000330000 Iris Valdez

The East one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast 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 5965, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2256 2008 1354432-A0001790100 Edward S. & Emilie T. Palcowski The North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar-ter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 35, 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 3824, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.







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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 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.








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.






NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:

Joel Pedroso, P O Box 1816, Clewiston,Darryl Joyner, P O Box 3682, Clewiston

Daniel Gonzalez, 602 Sabal Ave., ClewistonRoger J. Billie, P O Box 1955, Clewiston

You are hereby notifi ed that your eligibility to vote is in question. You are required to contact the Supervisor of Elections, in Hendry County, Florida, no later than thirty (30) days after the date of this published notice to receive the information regarding the basis for your potential ineligibility and the procedure to resolve this matter. Failure to respond may result in a deter-mination of ineligibility by the Supervisor, and your name will be removed from the statewide voter registration system. Call 863-983-5230 or 863-983-1592.

El Aviso se da por Este Medio:

Este aviso es para usted que su eligibilidad de votar esta en cuestion. Usted tiene que comunicarse con el Supervisor de Elecciones, del condado de Hendry, Florida, antes de 30 dias despues de la fecha de este anuncio publi-cado para recibir la informacion al respecto de su inelegibilidad potencial y procedimiento de resolver este caso. Si no responde, puede dar lugar a una determinacion dela ineligibilidad por el Supervisor, y su nombre sera quitado del sistema estatal del registro de votantes. telepone 863-983-5230 or 863-983-1592.

Lucretia A. StricklandSupervisor of Elections

PO Box 174LaBelle, FL 33975

Hendry County, FloridaF.S. 98.075

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CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 1472 2008 1144432-A0001130000 G.A.M.E. Investments, Inc. The South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quar-ter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 14, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to a drainage canal of the East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 3371, Mon-tura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2264 2008 1354432-A0002000100 Jean Marcellus

The South one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quar-ter of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 35, 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 3928, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2526 2008 1314433-A0001070000 Gary Scott Miller

The West one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quar-ter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 31, Township 44 South, Range 33 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the South 40 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 6102, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2516 2008 1314433-A0000760000 Elvin Cruz & Carmen J. Cruz

The South one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Sec-tion 31, Township 44 South, Range 33 East, Hendry County, Florida. Subject to an easement for an access road of the West 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 5950, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2260 2008 1354432-A0001890100 Gary Scott Miller The South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quar-ter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 35, 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 3848, 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 2309 2008 1364432-A0001020100 Ana Maria Marzan The South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quar-ter of the Southwest 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 East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 4691, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision





Hendry County, Florida417958 CN 5/24,31 & 6/7,14/2012NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED



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.









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 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.





HIGHLAND GLADES WATER CONTROL DISTRICTNOTICE OF

2012 ANNUAL LANDOWNERS MEETING&

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all owners of lands located within the boun-daries of the HIGHLAND GLADES WATER CONTROL DISTRICT that, pursuant to applicable laws, a meeting of the landowners of the HIGHLAND GLADES WATER CONTROL DISTRICT will be held on Monday, June 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative, 3rd Floor, West Sugar House Road, Belle Glade, Florida, for the following purposes: 1. Electing Supervisor(s); 2. Receiving annual reports and taking such action with respect thereto as

the landowners may determine; and 3. Transacting such other business as may properly come before the

meeting.The Board of Supervisors meeting will commence immediately thereafter and the purpose of this meeting is to approve the budget and set the non-ad valorem assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 and to transact any and all business that may come before the Board. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Super-visors with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any per-son requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District’s Attorney, Charles F. Schoech, at (561) 655-0620 at least fi ve (5) calendar days prior to the Meeting. DATED this Tuesday, 22nd day of May, 2012

By: Charles F. Schoech, Esq.418174 BGS 5/31;6/7/2012




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 1591 2008 1154432-A0001970000 Euclidez Muniz and Juana Rosado The South one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar-ter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, 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 at Tract 2580, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.






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CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2311 2008 1364432-A0001100100 David H.Wan The South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quar-ter of the Southwest 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 East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 4727, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.






GLADEVIEW WATER CONTROL DISTRICTNOTICE OF

2012 ANNUAL LANDOWNERS MEETINGAND


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all owners of lands located within the boun-daries of the GLADEVIEW WATER CONTROL DISTRICT that, pursuant to ap-plicable laws, a meeting of the landowners of the GLADEVIEW WATER CONTROL DISTRICT will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., at the Sugar Farms Co-op, Atlantic Sugar Mill Road, Belle Glade, Flori-da, for the following purposes: 1. Electing Supervisor(s); 2. Receiving annual reports and taking such action with respect thereto as


meeting.The Board of Supervisors meeting will commence immediately thereafter and the purpose of this meeting is to adopt a budget for fi scal year 2012-2013 and to transact any and all business that may come before the Board. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Super-visors with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any per-son requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District’s Attorney, Charles F. Schoech, at (561) 655-0620 at least fi ve (5) calendar days prior to the Meeting. DATED this Tuesday, 22nd day of May, 2012

BY: Charles F. Schoech, Esq.418176 BGS 5/31;6/7/2012




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 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 2236 2008 1354432-A00012001000 Gary L. Blackledge and Praxedes M. Blackledge The South 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 35, 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 4501, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2189 2008 1344432-A0000690100 Jesula Tossaint and Marie R. St. Phard The South one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar-ter of the Northwest 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 East 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 4255, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.









CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2295 2008 1364432-A0000300100 Martha Elena Caballero And Junior Martinez The South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quar-ter of the Northwest 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 30 feet thereof. Also known as Tract 4847, Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision.






REQUEST FOR BIDSPAVING FOUR STREETS IN PIONEER PLANTATION

IN HENDRY COUNTYBID NUMBER: 2012-21

OPENING DATE AND TIME: JUNE 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

Sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Hend-ry County, Florida, for “Paving Four Streets in Pioneer Plantation in Hendry County”. In order to be considered, bids must received by the Board of County Commissioners at the C.E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Offi ce) in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by June 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses.

A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained from the Hendry County Purchasing Department, located at 640 S. Main Street, La-Belle, Florida 33935 (for pick up), Post Offi ce Box 2340, LaBelle, FL 33975 (mailing address) or by calling (863) 675-5220 or (863) 983-1585.

Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference on June 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Engineering Department, 99 E. Cowboy Way, LaBelle, Florida 33935.

This solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this Bid, or to con-tract for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all sub-mittals received as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this Bid, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so.

Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug/Smoke Free Work Place.

Tristan Chapman, ChairmanBoard of County Commissioners417974 CB/CN 5/24,31;6/7,14/2012

SHAWANO WATER CONTROL DISTRICTNOTICE OF

2012 ANNUAL LANDOWNERS MEETING&


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all owners of lands located within the boun-daries of the SHAWANO WATER CONTROL DISTRICT that, pursuant to appli-cable laws, a meeting of the landowners of the SHAWANO WATER CONTROL DISTRICT is scheduled for Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at the Sugar Farms Co-op, Atlantic Sugar Mill Road, Belle Glade, Florida 33430, for the following purposes: 1. Electing Supervisor(s); 2. Receiving annual reports and taking such action with respect thereto as


meeting.The Board of Supervisors meeting will commence immediately thereafter and the purpose of this meeting is to adopt a budget for fi scal year 2012-2013 and to transact any and all business that may come before the Board. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Super-visors with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any per-son requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District’s Attorney, Charles F. Schoech, at (561) 655-0620 at least fi ve (5) calendar days prior to the Meeting. DATED this Tuesday, 22nd day of May, 2012.

BY: Charles F. Schoech, Esq.418175 BGS 5/31;6/7/2012

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on 06/02/2012 at 11:00 AM at FORT KNOX SELF STORAGE, 1025 Com-merce Drive, LaBelle, FL, the under-signed, FORT KNOX SELF STORAGE, will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property here-tofore stored with the undersigned by: 863-675-1025

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY,

FLORIDACASE NO. 26-2010-CA-001217

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2006-NC1 Plaintiff,v.LUCIA HERNANDEZ; JESUS HERNAN-DEZ; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UN-KNOWN TENANT 2; and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against the above named Defen-dant(s), who (is/are) not known to be dead or alive, whether said un-known parties claim as heirs, devis-ee’s, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, spouses, or other claimants; Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursu-ant to the Final Judgment of Foreclo-sure dated May 14, 2012, in this cause, I will sell the property situated in HENDRY County, Florida, de-scribed as:

IN THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOL-LOWS: BEGINNING AT A 3/4” IRON BAR MARKING THE SE CORNER OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, THENCE N 89º56’20” WEST A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N 89º56’20” WEST 210.0 FEET; THENCE N 00º01’30” EAST 210.0 FEET; THENCE S 89º56’20” EAST 210.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00º01’30” WEST 210.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING ONE ACRE, MORE OR LESS, LESS STATE ROAD NO. 78 RIGHT-OF-WAY.

a/k/a 2245 EVANS ROAD, LABELLE, FL 33935

at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at in front of the offi ce of the Clerk of Circuit Court being on the second fl oor of the ad-ministration building of the Hendry County Courthouse, La Belle, Florida, in accordance with Chapter 45, Flori-da Statutes, at 11 o’clock a.m. on June 13, 2012. Any person c claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as to the date of the lis pendens must fi le a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated at LaBelle, Florida this 16th day of May, 2012.

Barbara S. ButlerClerk of the Circuit Court

By:/s/ J. BevisDeputy Clerk

Douglas C. Zahm, P.A.12425 28th Street N, Suite 200St. Petersburg, FL 33716727-536-4911 phone727-539-1094 faxIF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRO-CEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSIS-TANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRA-TOR WHOSE OFFICE IS LOCATED AT THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, E. MARION AVE-NUE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950, AND WHOSE TELEPHONE NUM-BER IS (941)637-2281, WITHIN TWO WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE; IF YOU ARE HEARING OR VOICE IM-PAIRED, CALL 1-800-955-8771.417821 CN 5/24;31/2012

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OFRESOLUTION NO. 2012-20

TERMINATING THE MORATORIUM ON

UNREGULATED FIRESWITHIN HENDRY COUNTY

PURSUANT TO SECTION 1-9-22 of the Hendry County Code of Ordi-nances, Hendry County gives notice that the moratorium on unregulated fi res within Hendry County has been terminated as of May 25, 2012.

BOARD OFCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS

HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDATristan Chapman, Chairman

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NOTICE OF WORKSHOPDISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

OF HENDRY COUNTY

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

This Workshop will be held Tues-day, June 12, 2012 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Meeting Room, Sub-Offi ce, 475. E. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, Florida.

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

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OFHENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA

Sally Berg, Chairman418273 CN/CB 5/31/2012

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TIMS TOW-ING & RECOVERY gives Notice of Fore-closure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 06/15/2012, 10:00 am at 74 S. INDUSTRIAL LOOP, LABELLE, FL 33935, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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READING ANEWSPAPERMAKES YOU AMORE INFORMEDAND INTERESTING PERSON.

No wonder newspaper readers are more popular!

Burn ban liftedThe Hendry County Board of County

Commissioners has removed the burn ban as of May 25.

GOP to meet in LaBelleThe Republican County Executive Com-

mittee will hold its June monthly meeting at the LaBelle City Hall, 481 Hickpoochee Ave, Monday, June 4, at 7 p.m. Republican County Chairman Mel Karau invites all Republicans registered in Hendry County to attend. The agenda will include the new precincts and polling places, fi ling for State Committeeman, State Committeewoman, Precinct Committee

Men and Women and meet the candidates. For further info, please call 675-4063.

Goat impoundedThe Hendry County Sheriff ’s Offi ce has

impounded a goat that was running loose off of SR 80 in LaBelle. Please contact the Ag Unit at 674-5600 for more information.

Yoga classes at Maple CornerYoga classes have been received so well

that they will continue through the summer. Monday class starts at 4:15 p.m. and the Wednesday class starts at 3:30 in the club-house at Maple Corner. To enroll or obtain more information, please call Carol Kraft at 863-885-1339.

Community Briefs

Learn to write grantsYou can learn to write grants Saturday,

June 2, 9 -11 a.m. at the United Way House, 133 N. Bridge St. Please register at: Sbdc-seminars.org or call (239) 745-3700. Invest-ment: $20.

Learn the secrets in searching for grants for non-profi t businesses at this two-hour workshop. The SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network fund-ed in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Featured Speaker: Marcia Salmon, grant specialist.

Opportunities for small businessesOn June 2 9-11 a.m. a Nuts and Bolts on

Searching for Grants will be presented at the United Way House in LaBelle. Marcia Salmon, Grant Specialist, will facilitate. Cost is $20. Register online at Sbdcseminars.org or call 239-745-3700 or 239-860-8592.

Kids! Learn to swimRed Cross Certifi ed Instructor, Flora Zim-

merly, is offering swimming lessons for chil-dren ages 10 months and older. Contact As-sistant Instructor, 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.

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

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.

ACT offers servicesAbuse 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 indi-vidual and group counseling, safe emer-gency shelter, 24-hour hotline and forensic examinations for survivors of rape. For more information please call 239-939-3112 or 1-888-956-7273.

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.

Legion fi sh fry and breakfastJoin the American Legion for its fi sh

fry the fi rst Friday of each month, 5-7 p.m. Check out breakfast the fi rst Sunday every month, 699 SR 80W. .

VFW news

Come and Dance to the music of the In-diana Boys at VFW Post 10100 on Thursday, May 31, at 5 p.m. Tamales will be served at 4 p.m for $5 Come to VFW Post 10100 and check our inexpensive Lunch Menu.

VFW Post 10100 serves the best Charcoal Grilled Hamburgers in town every Saturday from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. for $3. Serving stops promptly at 1:30pm please come early.

VFW Post 10100 has Bingo 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.

Horse recovered Horse recovered from running loose in

the Montura area. Please call the Hendry County Sheriff ’s Ag Unit at 863-805-5000 or 863-674-5600 if you lost a horse in that area.

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.

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


Community Briefs

2012 Precincts and Polling PlacesDue to size constraints we are not able to produce a map that depicts every precinct clearly. All voters will receive a new voter information card in the mail before the August 14, 2012, Primary Election. Debido a las limitaciones de tamaño no son capaces de pro-ducir un mapa que muestra con claridad cada distrito. Todos los votantes recibirán una credencial de elector nueva información en el correo antes del 14 de agosto de 2012, las elecciones prima-rias.

Precinct #1

Janet B. Taylor Auditorium, 1100 Olympia St., Clewiston

Precinct #2Carlson Memorial United Church, 310 Campbell St., LaBelle

Precinct #3LaBelle Civic Center, 481 W. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle

Precinct #4Big Cypress Senior Center, Big Cypress Indian Reservation

Precinct #5Felda Community Center, 55 N. Willis Ranch Rd., Felda

Precinct #6John Boy Auditorium, 1200 S. WC Owen Ave., Clewiston

Precinct #7Clewiston Youth Center, 106 W. Osceola Ave., Clewiston

Precinct #8Pioneer Plantation Fire Station, 2499 Hendry Isles Blvd., Clewiston

Precinct #9Grace Baptist Church, 4200 NE Eucalyptus Blvd., LaBelle

Precinct #10Montura Ranch Clubhouse, 225 N. Hacienda St., Clewiston

For more information about your Precinct or Polling Place you may call the Supervisor of Elections Office at 863-675-5230, 863-902-3393, or visit one of the Supervisor of Elections Offices at 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle or 100 E. El Paso Ave., Clewiston, where maps are on display.

Para mas informacion de su lugar de votacion por favor llame a La Oficina Supervisora de Elecciones a los siguientes numerous: 863-675-5230, 863-902-3393 o visite La Oficina de Elecciones en 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle o 100 E. El Paso Ave., Clewiston ellos tienen los mapas alli para que usted encuentre su direccion cor-recta.

Lucretia A. StricklandSupervisor of ElectionsHendry County, Florida


Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant

High Honors LaBelle High School Principal Lucinda Kelley congratulates the 2012 LHS Valedictorian Humberto Salinas, Jr., and Salutatorian Alexa Pena on their ac-complishments. Alexa Pena is the daughter of Rick and Ruth Pena. She is honored to be the salutatorian of LaBelle High School, graduating with a 4.89 GPA. Alexa has had a wonderful last four years being the president of National Honor Society, the secretary of Key Club, and the drum major of the marching band. She was also involved in Mu Alpha Theta, CROP, Friends of Rachel, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Varsity Tennis and Golf. Accepted into the honors program, Alexa will be attend-ing Florida State University in the fall to pursue a degree in music therapy. Humberto Salinas Jr. is the son of Humberto and Claudia Salinas. He is very grateful and honored to be the Valedictorian of the class of 2012 with a 4.934 GPA. Humberto plans on attending the University of South Florida and major-ing in engineering. In addition to ranking at the top of his class, Humberto was a member of the Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, CROP, Key Club and Varsity Tennis team. “It’s the greatest honor anybody can get,” Humberto said. “It was unexpected, but it’s something that I always dreamed of.” Humberto didn’t slack his senior year and took four AP classes which was a challenge for him but he managed to pull it off. He hopes to relax a little bit before becoming a USF Bull but he plans to attack college with the same mind set that got him to the top of his class at LaBelle High School.