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Work on SR 80One-way traffi c 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

on SR 80 will commence on Jan. 4 and should be completed by Jan. 8, to the north of CR 830 along the mainline SR 29.

You can be an actorLord Fancourt Babberley, who

masquerades as his buddy Char-ley’s aunt, is just one of the players needed for the late February and early March production of Brandon Thomas’s evergreen comedy set at Oxford University in the late 1890s. The fi nal open audition for the title character will be Sat., Jan. 2, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Firehouse Cul-tural Center, 241 N. Bridge St. Also needed: Brassett, an Oxford Uni-versity “scout” or student’s valet; Charles Wykeham, student in love with Amy; Amy Spettigue, ward of Stephen Spettigue; and, Ela Dela-hay, an orphan accompanying Donna Lucia, Charley’s real aunt from Brazil “where the nuts are.”

Be a school bus driverSchool substitute bus driv-

er classes begin Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the LaBelle Bus Compound, 4040 Cowboy Way. CDL required before Behind-the-Wheel training begins. Require-ments: drug testing, fi ngerprints, background check, driver’s motor vehicle report and a physical. Call 863-674-4115. Turn in applications and a copy of a valid Florida driv-er’s license by Jan. 8.

Florida is leading the nation to provide residents with a more secure identifi cation document, aimed at fi ghting fraud and mak-ing sure the only people who get a driver’s license or ID card are those authorized to have one.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, Florid-ians renewing or obtaining a new driver license/identifi cation card will be required to show proof of:

1) identifi cation (certifi ed US birth certifi cate including territo-ries and the District of Columbia; a valid US passport; certifi cate of naturalization; or consular report of birth abroad;

Driver’s license changes

Humane Society: Second chances

Submitted photo/Katherine BushIt’s a lonely life for a dog, locked up in a kennel. Won’t someone please take me home? See story on Caloosa Humane Society Page 2. See Rules — Page 2

January 1, 2009Florida Department of Trans-

portation was working on it Project Development and Environmental Study (PD&E) on the section of SR 29 from Cowboy Way to US 27. A hurricane evacuation route critical to the entire state, four-laning that section of SR 29 will heighten the fl ow of traffi c during evacuations and improve response time.

David Abney was appointed the new Veterans Advocate by the County Commission. His job is to help veterans get the benefi ts they earned.

January 8, 2009The principals in the lawsuit

former Hendry County Property Appraiser Kristina Kulpa brought against the Hendry County Con-vassing Board, Supervisor of Elec-tions Lucretia Strickland and new Property Appraiser Phill Pelletier were all present for a hearing Jan. 6 at the Courthouse. Earlier that morning Mr. Pelletier had just taken the oath of offi ce and Ms. Strickland had been sworn in for her fi fth term.

Animal Control was caring for an abused three-month-old pup-py, the victim of a violent sexual attack. A 58-year-old man was ac-cused of the crime.

Jan. 15, 2009LaBelle residents could expect

their city water-sewer bill to go up a little. City commissioners were to vote on the increase in Febru-ary. The commission also passed a resolution seeking state funding for a new water plant

Oscar L. Langford Jr. family was named SCF Pioneer Family for 2009. David Chiles, manager of U-Save was Grand Marshal.

January 22The school board approved the

superintendents plan to cut 58-80 employee positions. Those losing their jobs would be offered an 18-month recall as positions would be vacated or new positions be-came available.

Groups of children joined

adults in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade from Cowboy Way to Kid Jones Park.

January 29, 2009Wearing black bands and som-

ber hearts members of the Hen-dry County Sheriff ’s Offi ce were mourning the loss of Sgt. Michael Horne, who passed away in his driveway after his regular shift Jan. 27. The 45-year-old veteran lawman was named Offi cer of the Year for 2001-02 by the Clewiston Elks.

Goodwill Industries was awarded $2 million from HUD to build low income housing for the disabled in Hendry County.

2009 Year in Review

See Review — Page 3

See Page 4 for information about how to contact the newspaper.

by Katherine BushThe Caloosa Humane Society greatly

needs the community’s help this coming year. The last few years have been rough as they have for us all. The Society just created two new cat rooms replacing cages with large play areas where visitors can see how the felines interact with one another and with people. When one enters the room the cute furry critters surround them and “attack” with love and affection. Before the new rooms were built, the cats would hide in the corner of their cage, ears peeking out from the litter box - scared and alone. Now they jump and play and nuzzle your cheek. The hardest pets for volunteers to fi nd per-manent homes for are cats as well as large black dogs. The prices for adopting these animals are very affordable considering you get a friend for the rest of their nine lives.

I took a moment to speak with the very lovely and big hearted executive director Su-zanne Bonnell about this facility. Suzanne said the facility at 1200 Pratt Boulevard

opened in 2001. She has watched and waited faithfully as funding has dropped 46 percent. She has been just getting by on supplies and volunteers and would love more help. Most urgently needed are volunteers to sit with the animals, walk them and interact with them so they can get socialized to people and be easier to fi nd a home for. The sup-plies needed the most and right at this mo-ment are laundry soap, bleach, clay cat litter, cat toys, dog and cat food. I asked her what the most enjoyable part of her job is and she replied, “Watching them go home.” I also asked what the hardest part is, “Not watch-ing them go home,” she answers, shaking her head as the pain behind her eyes seeps out. This year 288 pets were euthanized due to health or behavioral issues that prevented them from being adopted. Suzanne wants the community to know, “There is no such thing as a no kill shelter; if they fi nd an un-adoptable pet they send it to another shelter that does euthanize.”

Technology is helping more pets fi nd

homes. Since the society went online, adop-tions have gone up 45 percent. Check the Web site at (www.petfi nder.com , www.pettango.com, www.myspace.com & www.facebook.com search under Caloosa Hu-mane Society). At www.petfi nder.com you can sponsor an animal, but sadly the site has not had any donations in the last 8 to 10 months.

Pets will even be sent to good homes if one cannot be found in the community the pet was located in. They are also accepting donations directly through www.Facebook’s causes application titled Clementine’s Fur-ry Friends Fund; created only last month by Gioia Bruno of the group Expose. She named the fund after her rescued dog. If one donates through this site all the proceeds go directly to the animals of the Caloosa Hu-mane Society.

If one donates to the larger well known societies very little, if any of these funds see their way to Suzanne. We all know it takes money to make money, and the large animal societies spend money to make touching commercials to get more people to donate. This shelter alone has taken in 784 animals this year and has transferred or found homes for 496 of them. Despite funds being cut and more animals to process, adoptions went up. We don’t need a calculator to see more animals means a need for more pet supplies and volunteers.

At this present moment this shelter can only accept cash or checks but Suzanne’s goal for next year is the means to accept

credit cards as well. Hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues-Fri, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.

They have a huge booth planned for the Swamp Cabbage Festival with a motorcycle poker run, a horseback poker run and pet photography.

This shelter offers all types of pets to fi ll your needs and make the perfect compan-ion. They adopt cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, ferrets and even reptiles on the off chance they get one in.

I took my work home with me in the form of at two-year-old, long hair black fe-male cat. Her name is Buffy and she’s hap-pily adapting to her new home. Every night that I come home to her, I cannot help but wonder who could have ever let her go; I know I never will.

Humane society: Need outstrips availability of homes

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Moving onThe Hendry County Sheriff’s Offi ce has lost 20 years of experience now that Mary Radcliff has retired as a dispatcher. Mary started as an auxiliary offi cer in 1988 and went into dispatch in 1989 where she remained for the rest of her employment. Sheriff Steve Whidden said that Mary trained many, many of the department’s dispatchers over the years. She will be moving to South Carolina to be closer to family. Mary said she truly loved dispatch but is glad to be mov-ing on. Members of the department gathered Dec. 18 to wish Mary well on her new life. She was presented with a plaque, letter, pin and sheriff’s star at her retirement party.

February 5, 2009One hundred walkers participated in

Lucy’s Angels for Breast Care walkathon Jan. 31. The group raises money to pay for mammograms for residents of Hendry and Glades. To date, the group had paid for over 70 mammograms.

Serving in the National Guard, Freddy Herrera returned from the 44th Presidential Inauguration with a greater appreciation for his country and of his role in its protection. He was chosen for the honor from among his comrades with the 806 MP Company at Fort Pierce. He said the crowd showed great respect for them and even clapped as they came and went from the Mall.

Sgt. Herrera graduated from LaBelle High School and is employed by A. Duda & Sons.

February 12, 2009Late Sunday night, Feb. 8, the Kiwanis

Thrift Store was gutted by a fi re that ap-peared to have been deliberately set. Local fi refi ghters confi rmed that the fi re was actu-ally kindled at three different points in the building. The building sustained major fi re damage and smoke damage throughout, but there was no serious structural dam-age.

Law enforcement and emergency per-sonnel rallied in their unanimous support of the family of Sgt. Michael Lee Horne as they laid him to rest Feb. 4, at Fort Denaud Cemetery. It was a solemn and impressive full law enforcement funeral, Sgt. Horne’s family, including his two young daughters.

LaBelle’s very own Miss Ashley Pittman was crowned Miss Hendry County for 2009 at the Hendry County Fair Feb. 6, in Clewis-ton. A senior at LaBelle High School, the new Miss Hendry County is the daughter of Ray and Maggie Pittman.

February 19, 2009LaBelle water and sewer customers

could expect to be digging a little bit deeper into their pockets to pay for utilities. At their Feb. 12 regular meeting City Commissioners heard staff recommendations for utility rate hikes.

Average rates would go from $54.49

a month for water and sewer services to $57.92, based on a 6,000 gallon consump-tion model. If you live outside of the city limits, your bill for that amount would in-crease to $32.67 for water only. The city does not provide any sewer services outside its boundaries.

March 5, 2009On Friday, February 20, Goodwill Indus-

tries of Southwest Florida broke ground on “Palmetto Ranch,” a 14-unit apartment complex for people with developmental disabilities. The housing complex would be located near the intersection of James Singleton Place and State Road 80.

The actual site construction was already underway, and workers continued to lay foundation and build stem-walls as the cere-monial ground breaking took place nearby.

Concerned Citizens of the Glades, Inc. unveiled the results of a statewide poll re-garding the proposed U.S. Sugar buyout.

Questions were being asked about the proposed sale of USSC property to the state. A statewide poll found that 60 percent agree with opponents that spending $1.3 billion was not a top priority now given the state’s fi nancial situation, 61 percent felt that wait-ing would produce a better deal and 64 per-cent felt the time is not right given the state of the nation’s economy.

A majority of state voters (62 percent) said they had heard little or nothing about the deal, and when given additional argu-ments from both sides, opposition to the plan increased.

March 12, 2009A LaBelle man was found guilty on all

counts of producing and possessing child pornography and tampering with a witness during a federal trial. Sentencing before U.S. District Judge John Steele was scheduled for June.

Following a presentation by an expert in the economic development fi eld, county commissioners reconsidered their earlier decision to withdraw funding of Hendry’s Economic Development Council. Commis-sioners recognized the efforts of the EDC board and the staff, which continued op-erating despite the crippling decision last year.

The commissioners factored the state of the economy and decreases in operating dollars in removing the funding, but deter-mined it was more important than ever to have a fully functioning EDC.

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One of the largest cat rescues in US histo-ry came to an end Dec. 21, after the closure of a rural South Florida cat sanctuary led to the transfer of hundreds of thin and diseased cats to other agencies for rehabilitation.

Following a citizen’s complaint regarding conditions at the sanctuary, a team of ani-mal cruelty experts from the American Soci-ety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Humane Society of the United States and the University of Florida Shelter Medi-cine Program accompanied LaBelle Animal Control Director Doug Morgan on a surprise inspection of the facility on Nov. 16.

After confronting sanctuary owner Mau-ry Swee that unacceptable conditions at the sanctuary resulted in a high rate of illness and death among the cats, he stated that he was unable to make improvements and had insuffi cient resources to continue operating. The following day Swee relinquished all of the cats and closed the sanctuary. An animal cruelty investigation is ongoing.

Thirteen critically ill, suffering cats were immediately euthanized and submitted to the state’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab-oratory in Kissimmee where necropsies revealed the emaciated cats suffered from severe anemia, infections and organ failure brought on by parasitism, malnutrition and untreated diseases. Swee said none of the cats had received veterinary care for their illnesses.

Morgan immediately recruited an in-teragency team of specialized volunteer responders from across Florida to help the nearly 600 cats remaining. Responding agencies included experts in disaster ani-mal sheltering led by the Bay Area Disaster Animal Response Team (DART), animal cru-elty investigation led by the ASPCA Crime Scene Investigation Unit and animal triage and medical care led by the University of Florida’s Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service and Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Pro-gram.

Over three days beginning Nov. 23, the UF Shelter Medicine Program led a team of veterinarians, veterinary students and tech-nicians in a triage operation to examine each cat, collect forensic documentation, test for feline leukemia virus, feline immu-nodefi ciency virus and heartworms, implant identifi cation microchips and treat for inter-nal and external parasites. During this initial phase 93 cats were identifi ed by the veteri-nary team as having severe illness. It was de-

termined that the most humane choice for these cats was humane euthanasia.

Volunteers from Bay Area DART remained on site to assist LaBelle Animal Control with the disposition of the remaining cats. Cat owners were given a chance to reclaim ani-mals they relinquished to the sanctuary, to transfer cats to shelters and rescue groups throughout the southeast and for the public to adopt unclaimed cats. While the sanctu-ary owner did not make information avail-able regarding who originally relinquished the cats, he was asked to personally contact former cat owners to give them an oppor-tunity to reclaim their cats. “We were heart-ened by the response from so many humane agencies,” said Connie Brooks, Operations Director of SPCA Tampa bay/Bay area DART. “Even though infectious diseases were ram-pant throughout this facility and about half of the cats were feral, we were able to trans-fer the vast majority to other agencies. The entire humane community pulled together to create a happy ending for this sad story.”

Five cats were fl own to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah for treatment of advanced medical conditions, the furthest distance. The largest transfer, 46 cats, went to Animal Refuge Center in Ft. Myers. Each agency received a thorough background and reference check to assure that the cats would not be transferred from one unac-ceptable situation to another.

“The vast majority of cats sent to this sanctuary died within a few years of arrival and many of the survivors had substantial medical conditions and carried multiple in-fectious diseases,” Morgan said. “Some had even arrived as victims of previous cruelty and hoarding investigations. We knew we had to be sure these cats were going to new placements that were prepared to provide for their special needs.”

The cat rescue project was made possi-ble by more than $40,000 in grants and free diagnostic testing services, cat food, litter, crates and other supplies from IDEXX Labo-ratories, Petsmart Charities, ASPCA, HSUS and private donors. Thousands of volunteer hours were expended. After more than four weeks, the interagency task force had exhausted all leads for cat placements. The fi nal statistics tell a story of success and sad-ness. The closure of the 10th Life Sanctuary represents one of the largest cat rescues in US history. A total of 110 cats were eutha-nized in the fi rst days of medical triage due

to critical medical illnesses, including 17 that were euthanized immediately following the unannounced inspection. Of the remaining 485 cats, 75 of the ferals were euthanized when new placements could not be found for them. This 15 percent euthanasia rate

for the savable cats is in stark contrast to the vast majority of large-scale feline cruelty impoundments in which mass euthanasia is the most common outcome.

Doug Morgan, Director, City of LaBelle Animal Control


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Teen Court gives back!It was another exciting night at Teen

Court on Dec. 15, 2009. Our high school stu-dents took on the challenge of fulfi lling new roles as defense and prosecuting attorneys. The peer jury handed down appropriate and constructive sentences that will certainly help the defendants to learn from their ex-periences. Thanks to all the adult volunteers who took the time to coach the teens and help to sharpen their skills. The highlight of the night’s proceedings was the presenta-tions of four boxes and a bag of groceries to a family in LaBelle, to ensure that they will celebrate a special Christmas this year. It was such a thrill to have the family visit with us and for the teens and adults to contribute food and household items as a tangible way to give back to the community. The Teen Court program looks forward to continuing its important role in the juvenile justice sys-tem as we work together to make an impact among the youth in Hendry County.

Marcia SalmonProgram Services Coordinator20th Judicial Circuit - Hendry

County

Healing WatersHealing Waters Family Life Center desires

to sincerely thank the greater community of LaBelle for your support of our drive-thru Nativity. Your attendance to our Christmas ministry vastly exceeded our expectations and your comments blessed our hearts as much as you were blessed by our efforts. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts for your encouragement and may God richly bless you and yours this Christmas! Remem-ber that Jesus is the reason for the season!

The Family at Healing Waters

Legion Christmas dinnerA very big Thank You to everyone in-

volved with the Christmas Dinners provided

by The American Legion of LaBelle. Over 500 dinners were delivered or picked up. Thank you to the companies and organiza-tions who donated most of the food and to those who made a monetary donation. This would not have been possible without the community support. Thank you to the Aux-iliary ladies who baked cakes, those who cut veggies and others who prepared and cooked the traditional Christmas Dinner.

Early Christmas morning found the Le-gion men busy in the kitchen. Volunteers began swarming in to help with the fi nal preparation. It is absolutely amazing to see the entire process come together with so much coordination. The cakes all being cut and boxed, salads boxed, the serving line preparing each dinner, adding a roll and a candy cane for good cheer. The dinners were boxed so they could be sent on their routes. Thank you to the drivers who made the personal deliveries and spread Christmas cheer. After the fi nal dinners were on their way, the volunteers took time to rejoice and clean-up. It was a very busy and rewarding Christmas morning.

With over 100 volunteers, it is not pos-sible to thank just a few. It was a wonderful team effort. May you all have a Happy and Blessed New Year.

Nikki Yeager

Christmas in the ParkI would like to take this opportunity to

thank all who gave support to the LaBelle’s Annual Christmas in The Park.

Due to the unfortunate weather this year we had to cancel the festivities.

To all who gave us support which in-cludes The Swamp Cabbage Festival Com-mittee, Parks and Recreation, Wesley Han-sen and The City of LaBelle your donations will be used in 2010 to make The Christmas in The Park bigger and better.

Sara TownsendChamber Secretary

Thank You

Tenth Life Sanctuary closure a coordinated effort

March 19, 2009The Hendry County Board of Commis-

sioners were considering a proposal to enact a juvenile curfew ordinance to curb, among other issues, gang activity. Recent events throughout the county, and especially in the Clewiston area, had leaders worrying whether shootings could spill out into other areas, or worsen.

LaBelle’s own Margaret England received the fi rst ever South Florida Water Manage-ment District “Ambassador Award” for her work on Stormwater Treatment Area 5.

March 26, 2009Homeland Security regulations were be-

ing felt all over including Hendry County. Proof of your residential address and of your social security number became necessary when you appear at the Division of Motor Vehicles for a license.

April 2, 2009Last week LaBelle celebrated the life of

Ida Corine Forrey Lofton Kirby, a lady who had touched the lives of almost everyone in town for 91 years. She died March 24, 2009, under hospice care. She and her sisters, Flo-ra, Ella and Mary, were born to pioneers Mel-ville and Corine Forrey. “Miss Ida” had been LaBelle’s unoffi cial grand dame for decades. She loved people and made it her calling to be wherever they gathered, camera in hand, in support of her beloved LaBelle. Perhaps that is how she is best remembered.

Hendry County Commissioner Kevin McCarthy urged his fellow commissioners to put their efforts behind selling Hendry County as the best site for the proposed in-land port. “It makes the most sense,” he told his fellow commissioners at their March 26 meeting.

April 9, 2009Kiwanis was planning on opening its

doors, Tuesday, April 14, at 9 a.m. They were only able to open portions of the store at this time, but were planning on a full recovery within a few months.

Eighth grader Brian DiBernardino. Nancy and Brian DiBernardino and Maureen Mc-Cormick got the tickets to hear President Obama speak in Fort Myers and even got the chance to shake the President’s hand! Bri-an’s reaction to this bit of history: “I could not believe it! I shook hands with the Presi-dent of the United States, the most powerful man in the country. It was maybe my once in a lifetime chance to see the President and all I have to say is that it was all worth it.”

April 16, 2009The 2009 Little Miss LaBelle Pageant was

held Saturday, April 4, sponsored by the Ca-loosahtchee Charter Chapter of the Ameri-can Business Women’s Association. Win-ners were: Little Miss LaBelle Cassidy Wills, Junior Miss Jasmine Craft and Little Miss Princess Victoria Pagan.

April 23, 2009LaBelle lost another of its most beloved

friends. Tully F. Dunlap died April 11, 2009, less than two months after his beloved wife of almost 70 years, the former Mary D. Miller, passed away in Oakbrook Nursing Home. Tully lived 92 years, a lifetime he fi lled with service to others. Tully and Mary moved to LaBelle in 1986, in love with LaBelle after visiting on weekends since 1972.

May 7, 2009Countywide recycling was in the near

future. At its April 28 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners asked County At-torney Mark Lapp to revisit the solid waste franchise ordinance, which has not been looked at in 29 years. The Solid Waste Ad-visory Committee was recommending pick up changes including one day a week for household waste, one day for recycling and one day for yard waste.

May 14, 2009Just keeping up some 14 parks was a

challenge. New Hendry-LaBelle Rec Director Ramiro Rodriguez had the job since Febru-ary, taking over when long-time director Phill Pelletier was elected property appraiser.

Coming to LaBelle from Immokalee in 1967, Ramiro graduated from LHS in 1976. Always active on the sports scene, Ramiro has spent many hours at LaBelle parks coaching both Pop Warner and soccer teams. He says he’s always been involved with kids and the community.

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Basic and High School CompletionCourse Course Number Days Begin Date End Date Time Tuition Teacher Bldg/RmGED Prep 9900026-213 Mon Tue&Wed 01/11/10 03/24/10 6:00pm-9:00pm None Mrs. Spratt/Mrs. Jones LHS-15-012ESOL 9900040-211 Tues/Thur 01/12/10 03/25/10 6:00pm-9:00pm None Mrs. Barrios LHS LibraryABE 9900004-213 Mon/Wed 01/11/10 03/24/10 6:00pm-9:00pm None Ms. Conner LHS Library

Continuing Workforce Education ClassesCourse Course Number Days Begin Date End Date Time Tuition Teacher Bldg/RmBasic Computer E91010B-211 Tues & Thur 01/12/10 03/25/10 6:00pm-9:00pm $63.50 Ms. Hull LHS 99-140Converstaional Span. E91010P-212 Thur 01/14/10 03/25/10 6:00pm-9:00pm $63.50 Ms. Alaniz GED LAB (LYDA)

Registration fees will be collected at time of enrollment and are non-refundable.Other classes may be offered provided sufficient enrollment. Counseling and tutoring are available.

For more information on classes and registration, please call (863) 674-4118.* High School students taking a High School Completion course or Vocational Training courses are subject to a semester fee.

LABELLE ADULT & COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE IN REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.


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The world in her handsVictoria Yoraschek graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University’s College of Arts and Sciences with a Master’s on Dec. 12, 2009. Victoria is the daughter of Richard and Geri Yoraschek of LaBelle.

2009 Year in Review


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Emerita A. Beltran, 79LABELLE — Emerita A. Beltran, age 79, of La-

Belle, passed away Dec. 22, 2009, in Arcadia, Florida.

She was born Sep. 22, 1930, in Durango, Mexi-co, the daughter of the late Jose and the late Francisca (Zavala) Aispuro. Mrs. Beltran was married to Jesus Beltran for over 60 years. She was a Homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Jesus Beltran; fi ve sons, Alejandro Beltran, Octaviano Beltran, Pedro Beltran, Ignacio Beltran, Jesus Beltran; six daughters, Elena Aispuro, Candelaria Beltran, Beatriz Beltran, Elisea Zuniga, Maria Carreon, Angelica Beltran; one brother, Santos Aispuro; and one sister, Rafaela Aispuro.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, in Our Lady Queen Of Heaven Catholic Church, 355 Bridge Street, LaBelle, with Father Luis F. Albarracin offi ciating. Interment was Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Fort Denaud Ceme-tery, LaBelle. Visitation was Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. in Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle.

She was preceded by one son, Felipe Beltran; and one brother, Catarino Aispuro.

Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Oscar Maurice Mathis, 69AVA, Mo. — Oscar Maurice Mathis, age 69, of

Ava, Mo., formerly of Alva, Fla., passed from this life for a much better home Dec. 22, 2009, from injuries received in a serious auto accident south of Mansfi eld, Mo. He was born Feb. 29, 1940, in Mobile, Ala.

Survivors include his wife of 50 ½ years, Dor-rece Anderson Mathis; son, Richard L. Mathis; daughter, Margaret E. Davis and husband Mark S. Davis, all of Ava; sister, Jimmy E. Benton of

Pennington, Texas; six grandchildren, Christo-pher L. Mathis, Chad A. Mathis, Luke A. Mathis, Rebecca E. Singleton, Stefanie L. Ellis and Clay-ton L. Ellis; and numerous relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth; father, O.C. Mathis; mother, Wilma Dial; and stepfather, Roy B. Stubblefi eld.

He was a member of Josserand Baptist Church in Groveton, Texas. He loved to direct the Choir and loved Friday/Saturday night sings. He had a deep love for his family, animals, gar-dening, chatting and helping folks. He was al-ways busy with many projects and helping those around him. Upon being discharged from the Air Force he became a journeyman/lineman with IBEW and retired after over 30 years mak-ing many friends along the way.

Funeral services were held Wed. December 30, at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle. A Mili-tary Honor program followed at Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle, where he was laid to rest.

Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home- LaBelle.

Sean Michael Hendershot, 41LABELLE — Sean Michael Hendershot, age 41,

of LaBelle, passed away Dec. 15, 2009, in Cape Coral, FL. from complications of Diabetes. He was born Sep. 1, 1968, in Williamsport, Pa., to Ronald George Hendershot and the late Kathy L. Dieter.

He served in the Army. He was talented in many different facets of construction and ex-celled in decorative concrete and custom paint-ing work. He loved refi nishing old furniture and listening to his favorite Christian Music. Sean also volunteered with the Salvation Army. His goal was to open a Halfway House in LaBelle for recovering addicts. Due to health concerns, he lived for the past eight years with his father, stepmother, Tanya, sister, Kayla and niece Faith.

Survivors include sons, Sean Michael Hender-shot Jr. of Williamsport, Pa., and Michael Aaron Hendershot of Germany; daughter, Taylor Marie Hendershot of Germany; father, Ronald George Hendershot and his wife Tanya of LaBelle; brother, Ronald Hendershot (Terri) of Watson-

town, Pa.; and sisters, Robin Barnhart (Ben) of Friendsville, Tenn., Angie Shirley (Rob) of Spring Hill, and Kayla Hendershot of LaBelle.

A celebration of life will be Jan. 2, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hendershot Family Residence, 791 Bennett Avenue in LaBelle. Cremation was at Caloosa Crematory in LaBelle.

In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to Youth Challenge, 4738 NE 49th Blvd, Wildwood, FL 34785.

Cremation arrangements by Akin-Davis Funer-al Home - LaBelle.

Richard Douglas Walls, 54LEHIGH ACRES — Richard Douglas Walls, 54,

of Lehigh Acres, passed away Dec. 27, 2009.He was born Jan. 13, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio

the son of David and Vera (Sauers) Walls.Richard was a speech therapist for the Hendry

County Schools for 20 years as well as Hendry Regional in LaBelle and Clewiston. He attended St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Lehigh Acres for many years. He enjoyed canoeing and loved the outdoors. Richard was very dedicated to his profession that allowed him to help so many people. He was a very dedicated and loving hus-band and father. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Richard leaves to cherish his loving memory, his beloved wife, Bonny Walls of Lehigh Acres; three daughters, Jordan Walls, Peyton Walls, and Brooklin Walls, all of Lehigh Acres; and one brother, David Walls of Port Richey.

A celebration of Richard’s life will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 2, at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, 2514 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres.

In lieu of fl owers, contributions in Richards loving memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4575 Via Royale, Fort Myers, FL 33901, American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Suite 146, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, or National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown Street, Suite 2D, Watertown, Massa-chusetts 02472.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., 4224 Cleveland Ave, Suite 1, Fort Myers, Florida

33901, 239-274-0088, www.gendronfuneral-home.com.

John D. McRae, 81LABELLE — John D. McRae, age 81, went

home to be with our Lord, Sunday Dec. 27, 2009, while in Hospice Care.

Born April 8, 1928, in Palatka, son of the late J.D. and Carrie Emma (Norris) McRae. He served in the U.S. Navy from April 1944 to De-cember 1950. He worked for many years as a fi re fi ghter for the city of West Palm Beach, and for the Hendry County Sheriff ’s Department of La-Belle, Florida.

Survivors include his wife June (Kenney) McRae, whom he married July 17, 1998; son, Frank (Susan) McRae of Lantana; daughter, Sandra Guvetis of West Palm Beach; brothers, Alfred (Patti) McRae of Lake Park, Larry (Elaine) McRae of Green Acres; sister Carolyn (Kevin) Cummings of Zephyrhills; three grandchildren, fi ve great-grandchildren, also many cherished step-children step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of fl owers, contributions can be made to Hope Hospice of Cape Coral in John’s name.

Services were held in Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle where Pastor Lester Grant of LaBelle Revival, the eulogy given by Robert Ken-ney, son of June McRae. John was laid to rest in Fort Denaud Cemetery where military rites were provided by the United States Navy.

A luncheon was provided by Aqua Isles friends and neighbors of the couple.

Arrangements were handled by Akin-Davis Fu-neral Home - LaBelle.

Obituaries should be submitted tothe Caloosa Belle by sending e-mail to [email protected]. Customers may alsorequest photos and links to online guest books. A link to the obituaries is availableat www.newszap.com.

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Longtime LaBelle residents are mourn-ing the death of Mary K. Smith, who passed away Dec. 18. She was 74.

Ms. Smith was born in Quicksand, KY and played a large role at the center of many of LaBelle’s biggest events during her years here. As a member of the Greater LaBelle Chamber of Commerce, Mary became Float Chairman, Banquet Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President and later President. In 1982 she was chosen for the Outstanding Citizen of the Year award.

As a member of the Swamp Cabbage Festival Committee, she had been Treasurer, Parade Chairman, Co-Chairman and Beauty Pageant Director.

She was also a dedicated member of the Caloosahatchee Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association and LaBelle Jaycees.

In addition, she had been director of the

Senior Citizen Play, program Director for the LaBelle Lions Club Auxiliary and was School Volunteer Coordinator at LaBelle Intermedi-ate School. She was a lifetime member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 130.

Ms. Smith moved to Las Vegas in the early 1990s and worked at Caesar’s Palace Hotel where she received two Employee of the Month awards and was Employee of the Year.

After retirement, she worked with Abso-lute Home Health Care as a home care giver before moving to Clay County, Alabama, in 2004.

Survivors include her two daughters: Cin-dy Hepple (Tom) of Coconut Creek and Kim Lambert (Junior) of Lineville, AL; one sister, Ruth Davis (Ted) of Dayton, OH; one broth-er: Tommy Raleigh (Irene); eight grandchil-dren and four great-grandchildren.

Community mourns death of longtime leaderCaloosa Belle/Patty Brant

Helping handsLaBelle Animal Control Supervisor Doug Morgan holds a $5,000 check re-ceived from American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for work and supplies used to help Tenth Life Shelter. The shelter was recently closed down after some 600 cats there were discovered to be in various stag-es of disease and in danger. Volun-teers from many agencies cooperated in one of the largest animal rescues of its kind from mid-November through December. The shelter was located on SR 80 at the site of a former animal rescue facility.

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Holy EucharistSun. - 8:00 and 10:00 am

Healing EucharistThur. - 9:30 am

Bible StudyThur. - 10:30 amCollingswood Pkwy

& Eucalyptus Blvd • Port LaBelle863-675-0385

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9:15 a.m Sunday WorshipLord’s Supper 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday

10:30 am. Bible Study

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www.christthekinglabelle.ws/.4 miles west of Hwy 29 on CR 78

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Welcome to New Years services at Christ the King

Christ the King Lutheran Church invites everyone to its New Years Service Thursday 4 p.m. on Dec 31. Sunday services are 9:15 a.m., Bible Study 10:15 a.m. 50 CR 78, Four-tenths mile west of Highway 29.

Plan a New Years Eve at Freedom Fellowship

Pastor Mike White invites everyone to an evening of food, fun, communion and an evening of great music featuring April Nye. April is a gifted musician and songwriter. She has written many of the songs you have heard on gospel music television.

If you need your spirit lifted, don’t miss this evening of great blessing and excite-ment. We will begin at 9 p.m. 1301 State Route 29 North. One half mile north of the drawbridge. Call 963-612-9899 or 963-673-0042. Type in www.aprilnveministries.org and see for your self what we will enjoy. You will be blessed.

Come to piano ministryG. Richard Deal, concert pianist and re-

cording artist, will present a sacred piano concert at Grace Baptist Church Sunday, Jan. 10 at 10:45 a.m.

Mr. Deal is from the Chicago area and has presented over 2,500 sacred and classical piano concerts in Europe, Asia, North and

South America. He has presented numerous solo concerts in the United States. Mr. Deal has performed with symphony orchestras including an appearance at Chicago’s his-toric Orchestra Hall.

Mr. Deal is a graduate of the American Conservatory of Music, the Moody Bible In-stitute and the Sherwood Conservatory of Music, all of Chicago. He was a faculty mem-ber of the Sacred Music Dept. of the Moody Bible Institute.

Mr. Deal has been a participant in several international piano competitions including the prestigious Tchaikovsky Piano Competi-tion in Moscow, Russia.

Mr. Deal arranges his own sacred piano arrangements and has released six profes-sional recordings. The most recent is entitled Majestic Piano Praise, a collection of favorite hymns and praise music.

You are cordially invited to the concert on at Grace Baptist Church, 4200 NE Eucalyptus Blvd. Admission is free.

Freedom Fellowship relays holiday news

Pastor Mike White is thankful to all the people involved in the holiday give-aways at Freedom Fellowship. “Our church members have worked very hard to make sure many people in LaBelle had a nice dinner for Thanksgiving and gifts to give their children for Christmas. Our Women’s ministry and our Men’s ministry raised money through different fundraisers to achieve this goal.

They spent numerous hours and a lot of ef-fort to accomplish this. We were able to give 40 Thanksgiving baskets and at Christmas we were able to help over 70 families with gifts and bicycles for their children.

We ended this with an afternoon at Oak-brook Nursing Home giving handmade lap throws to all 90 residents and our children singing Christmas Carols, our young adults Drama Team and our Ladies Dance Team performing.”

Freedom Counseling Center programs

Freedom Counseling and Service Center has relocated and changed hours. The new location is 1301 SR 29N, one half mile north of the drawbridge. The new hours are Mon-day only 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for the food bank. If you need assistance at other times call the offi ce at 863-612-9899.

Counseling and class hours are as fol-lows: Choose Life for hurting people on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m.; and Overcoming Addictive Behav-iors on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m.

Ready for Bingo?Bingo is played Fridays from September

through May at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church on Bridge Street, LaBelle at 7 p.m. Early Bird starts at 6:45 p.m. Come join the fun and visit with your friends.

Church Briefs

Historic photo courtesy of the Florida State Archives

Feast DayThe Episcopal Church has offi cially recognized Jan. 8 as the Feast Day of Deaconess Harriet Bedell, the en-ergetic little missionary who lived in Everglades City from 1933-1960. That day is being celebrated by the Friends of the Museum of the Everglades at 2 p.m. in the museum. Local author Marya Repko, whose book, “Angel of the Swamp,” was published in July, will give an illustrated lecture about the work of the Deaconess among Na-tive Americans. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends. There is no charge for the event and everyone is welcome. For more information see www.evergladesmuseum.org or phone 239-695-2397. Photo: Deaconess Har-riet Bedell sitting in front of the Glade Cross Mission.

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WORKING RANCH: 40 ACRESwith 3/2 mobile home, largesteel building, barns, cowpens, guest/caretaker apt.,$500,000. BRING OFFERS!

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• REDUCED BRING OFFERS: 5Acres. Lots of oaks. Beautifulhomesite. Sunset Trail, Muse.$75,000 SELLER FINANCING.

• 16.79 ACRES South ofLaBelle, $129,500.

• 2.5 ACRES, lots of trees, pri-vate. $39,500.

• 26.67 ACRES • .86 Acre, tree covered lot.Thigpen Rd. Seller financing.$59,900.• 2.2 AC. N. FT. MYERS.• 76+ ACRES South ofLaBelle, may divide, $5,500PER ACRE• FARM LEASE: 40ACRES ON CR 78 • OTHER FARM LAND AVAIL-ABLE FOR LEASE• ORTONA HOME for Lease

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HISTORIC COMMERCIALOFFICE BUILDING in down-town LaBelle. Restored. Fullyoccupied. Busy location.(Building/property only)$374,900

• BRING OFFERS!Commercial lot on SR 29 S.Grab on to this one for thefuture! Great location for con-venience store, laundry,restaurant, small strip center,etc. $129,500

• CONVENIENCE STORE,beer and wine license. BusyCowboy Way Corner.$450,000. SELLER FINANCING

• Cozy home on 240' of canalfront with river access inOrtona. 2 lots. $220,000

• 10 ACRES Al Don FarmingRd. $95,000.

• 5+/- ACRES, heavily wood-ed with fixer upper mobile.Kirby Thompson Rd. SELLERFINANCING, $165,000.• 14 ACRES, I-75 ANDBAYSHORE, N. FT. MYERS,busy intersection, near river.$2,900,000.• 301 ACRE Working OrangeGrove• ALVA, 2 acre lot on busySR80 near intersection. Fronthalf zoned commercial.$395,000.

• LEASE OR SELL: 3000 s.f.commercial/industrial build-ing, former drive-thru store,corner of SR29 and S.Industrial Loop• REDUCED!! 145 ACRESWORKING ORANGE GROVE.Buy all or part, lots of wildlife$6,000 PER ACRE

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“Have you hugged a root lately?” Regis-tration for the 7th Annual River, Roots and Ruts Trail Run is almost full! The main event is a 13.1 mile half marathon utilizing both sides of the park: the wide nature trails on the south side and the single lane mountain bike trails on the north side. For those in training for a race or just off one, or for those that may want to experience a little less na-ture we have a 2 person half marathon relay, over the same course. And for those who feel that 3.1 miles is just the right amount of nature we offer a 5K Fun Run along the wide nature trails on the south side of the park. For more information or to register, visit http://www.rrrtrail.com/.

Attention men’s slowpitch softball 55+

Want to feel young again and have fun at the same time? Come out and play! They gather on Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Da-vis-Pratt Park in LaBelle. Please contact Ron Highfi eld at (863)674-0396 for any ques-tions.

Attention shootersCome join the fun at the Hendry County

Gun Range Wednesday and Saturday morn-ings. Shoot trap or skeet for $4 per 24 tar-gets. If you like night shooting come join the Caloosa Sports Shooters and shoot under

the lights on Thursdays. For more informa-tion contact Dave Alexander at 675-0500.

Caloosa Sports Shooters will be glad to work with non-profi t organizations for fund-raisers at the range.

Sports network launchedThe Caloosa Belle invites you to check out

the innovative new LaBelle Sports Network on the internet at http://fl .newszap.com/La-BelleSportsNetwork . Youth, adult recreation leagues, and school sports teams now have an exciting online sports page and resource they can call their own. This free site is a partnership between the Caloosa Belle and Community Sports Desk, a national sports software company. Team representatives can post their schedules, game stories, statis-tics, standings and photos on dedicated web pages on the site. This is an invaluable and professional tool the community now has to positively highlight local sports. There is absolutely no charge for teams and leagues to participate in the LaBelle Sports Network. The site will be supported by sponsored web advertising featuring an innovative revenue sharing model, with 20% of web advertising sales on the site going back to the partici-pating teams and leagues. Local businesses interested in fi nding out how to become a sponsor can contact their local Caloosa Belle advertising representative at 863-675-2541. Or, call Judy Kasten at 863-763-3134 or by email at [email protected]. Interested teams and leagues can contact Renee Haw-ley by e-mail at [email protected]. to participate and fi nd out how your team can win a free pizza party! Call Renee toll free at 888-853-7904 for a dem-onstration or to get started right away.

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Nurse graduatesThis photo includes 11 of the 13 students completing the course and their in-structor, Cathy Burley.

The Education Center of Southwest Florida recognized 13 students completing their training to take the state examination for their Certifi ed Nursing Assistant certifi cation.

This celebration took place at Forrey’s Grill with students receiving scrubs, stethoscope kits, watches and achievement certifi cates. Students have been studying at the Oakbrook Nursing Home two evenings per week for the past ten weeks to challenge the state exam.

The following students completed this training: Lisa Cisnero, Joy Williams, Ashley Rich-ardson, Julie Schwarz, Diane Brown, Monica Henry, Dorthy Williams, Luz Guzman, Kim-berly Requiena, Jessica McCranie, Erica Luster, Brittaney Husted and RosaLinda Polanco.

For information about future class and applications contact the Education Center at 863-675-6800 or visit the Career and Service Center at 4930 SR Hwy 29 S. in LaBelle. Tuition is $750 which includes instruction, study manuals, criminal screening, drug testing, scrubs, watch, stethoscope kit and state exam application fees. Students are responsible for travel to class and travel to take the state exam. The Education Center would like to recognize the cooperative effort of the Hendry/Glades Farmworker Jobs and Education Program, Hendry County Social Services, the LaBelle Chamber of Commerce and the Oakbrook Nursing Home in making this class possible.

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by Patty BrantCaloosa Belle

The Immokalee Pioneer Museum is the showcase for Immokalee’s rich history and also its natural beauty. For the next several weeks, you have the opportunity to revel in some of the most beautiful local photogra-phy you will ever see.

The photographic exhibit is mainly the work of three local photographers: Karen Hendry, Bobby Holland and Richard Tillis.

Many of the photos were taken on the Bruce Hendry Ranch property southeast of Immokalee. These photos will remind us all of the natural beauty that has surrounded Immokalee for eons - and that still does.

In addition to these photos, the display case is fi lled with ancient relics of extinct an-imals that once roamed this area. The Tillis

family of Hendry County is graciously allow-ing its collection of bones discovered several years ago on the Tribritton property to be included in this unique exhibit.

The exhibition, which opened Dec. 7, will remain at the museum till Jan. 29, so there is ample time to get there. It is being sponsored by the Hendry Foundation, a con-servation organization involved in wildlife habitat preservation in southwest Florida.

After that a cowboy photo exhibit will open there on Feb 1.

Before that, however, the Collier County Agriculture Department will host AgVenture Day on Jan. 21 with displays and stations like a simulated milker, live horses and growing stations.

The Immokalee Pioneer Museum is the site of the original Roberts Family home-stead, and preserves the old family home,

several outbuildings and a church. It is locat-

ed at 1215 Roberts Ave. Museum hours are

Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Call 239-658-2466 for more information.

Photo exhibit mirrors area’s natural harmony

Caloosa Belle/Patty BrantThis display offers an overview of artifacts found on Tribritton property off Keri Road in Hen-dry County. The Tillis Family is graciously allowing the artifacts to be exhibited in Immokalee through the month of January. The exhibit is at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave. in Immokalee.

Caloosa Belle/Patty BrantThe remains of extinct creatures large and small discovered at Tribritton off Keri Road and owned by the Tillis Family of Hendry County may be seen in the current exhibit at Immokalee PIoneer Museum at the old Roberts Ranch. The exhibit will be open through January.

Attention SCF contestantsA meeting for 2010 SCF queen and prin-

cess contestants is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, in Barron Park. Girls ages 13-22 are welcome. Call Jerri at 239-989-7032 for more information.

Enter Little Mr., MissParents, enter your kids in the 2010 Little

Mr. or Little Miss Photo contest, which runs from Jan. 4-Feb. 8. Categories: newborn to 11 months; preschool 12-24 months, big kids 5-6 years and youth 7-10. Get your entry form from Melinda at Langford Ford Service Dept., 675-1686. No fee, just provide your own container for coin votes and your child’s photograph for the container.

Parents are responsible for checking the money, rolling coins and turning it in weekly. Only rolled coins will be accepted.

Social security informationA representative of Social Security will be

at the United Way House, 117 Fort Thomp-son Ave., Tuesday, Jan. 5, (the fi rst Tuesday of every month) from 9 a.m.-noon.

Free H1N1 vaccinationsFree H1N1 vaccinations will be given to

anyone in the suggested groups (adults 25-64), children 6 months-24 years, pregnant women, people who live with or care for children under six months of age and peo-ple over 65 with health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart conditions, immune disorders and any type of respiratory ill-ness). Come to the health department, 1140 Pratt Blvd. Thursday, Jan. 7, Monday, Jan. 11, or Tuesday, Jan. 19 4:30-7 p.m.; or Saturday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

REAL classes starting in January

Florida Gulf Coast University and South-west Florida Workforce Development Board will start a new series of REAL (Rural Entre-preneurship through Action Learning) class-es starting Jan. 25 in LaBelle. The 10-week class teaches the steps necessary to write a successful business plan for the potential small business owner or existing business owner looking for a better way to operate a business.

Learn how to compile and develop per-tinent information including fi nancial pro-jections, feasibility of your business idea, marketing to your target clientele, picking the right location, pricing your product and much more and put it together to make a business plan. Classes are interactive as members develop the skills to write their plan.

Cost is $100 with a $90 refund upon suc-cessful completion of the program. Classes are 6-9 p.m. Mondays, beginning Jan. 25. For more information contact Janice at 863-840-2279 or visit www.fgcu.edu/sbdc to register.

Nobles to address historiansLaBelle’s own Dr. Geraldine Burchard

Nobles will be the guest speaker at the Janu-ary meeting of the LaBelle Heritage Museum

at LaBelle City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. Her talk will center on her grandfa-ther, Captain Melville Emory Forrey, a for-mer mayor of the Town of LaBelle and the chairman of the fi rst Hendry County Board of County Commissioners.

The public is welcome at this and all meetings of the LaBelle Heritage Museum Association. For more information on La-Belle Heritage Museum, its mission and up-coming projects and programs, enter www.tinyurl.com/labelleheritage into your com-puter browser.

Initiation of New MembersAll members and guest of American Le-

gion Auxiliary Unit 130 are invited to attend Initiation ceremonies of new members and selective year membership pins will also be presented to current members on Wednes-day, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 130 LaBelle.

Come to Breakfast BuffetAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit 130 will

host a breakfast buffet Sunday, Jan. 3, 8-11 a.m. Menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, grits, sausage gravy, chipped beef, pancakes, coffee and juice. All you can eat $6. Public welcome. Location: 699 Hickpoochee Ave. (SR 80).

SCF meeting Jan. 4Come to the Swamp Cabbage Festival

Committee meetings on Monday, Jan. 4.

Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. at LaBelle City Hall. SCF T-shirts are now on sale at the La-Belle Chamber of Commerce.

Quit tobacco todayA free Community Health Promotion Pro-

gram at Hendry Regional Convenient Care Center, 450 South Main Street, LaBelle, Jan. 6-Feb. 10, 2010, 5:15-6:45 p.m. To register or for more information contact: Quit Smoking Now Facilitator, Nora Duley-Maldonado or Valarie James - 863-674-4041 Ext. 128. Spon-sored by Everglades Area Health Education Center - 800.819.2357/www.eahectobacco-program.com.

VFW to host volunteer educa-tion program

VFW Post 10100 will host a volunteer education program Sunday, Jan. 17, at 12:30 p.m. Learn about the Hope Honor Guard and Veteran’s History Project. Enjoy lunch for just $3.00. All welcome.

Calendar projectThe Sons of the Legion Unit 130 is con-

ducting a calendar project to help LARC cli-ents. LARC assists people with developmen-tal disabilities. Please drop off pictures from your old calendars at the Sons of the Legion, Post 130 Hwy. 80W, First Bank of Clewiston, Olde Cypress Community Bank or Florida Community Bank by Jan. 8. LARC uses the old pictures in craft projects for its clients.

No garbage pickupThere will be no garbage pickup on Fri-

day, Jan. 1, in unincorporated Hendry Coun-ty. Pickup will resume on the next scheduled pickup day. Please call 863-675-5252 with any questions.

Benefi t plannedThere will be a benefi t January 1, 2010

(New Years Day). (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) at Taylor Grocery, State Rd. 29 Felda, for Lila Akridge (17) who died recently after a terrible car crash in Georgia back in June.

There will be a yard sale, bake sale and barbecue dinners ($7 donation). Come out and support a needy cause. For dinner ticket call Patty at 863-675-2003 or Kathie at 863-673-4417.

Horse foundHorse found in the Montura area. Please

call Hendry County Sheriff ’s offi ce to claim.

LHS ‘60s reunionIf you graduated from or attended LHS

from 1959-69 please mark the weekend of March 12-14, 2010, on your calendar for a multi-class reunion.

If you would like to help plan or need more information, please call Sue at 863-675-4803 or Jayne at 863-517-0337.

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Public Notice

NOTICE of PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Ad Valorem review committee will meet at 2:30 pm on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at the Hendry County Administra-tive Offi ce Conference Room A-118, located at 165 S. Lee Street, LaBelle, FL, 33935. The meeting site is accessible by the disabled.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with re-spect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, 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.

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NOTICE of PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) will meet to conduct an organizational meeting and consider any business before the IDA at 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at the Hendry County Administrative Offi ce Conference Room A-118, located at 165 S. Lee Street, LaBelle, FL, 33935. The meeting site is accessible by the disabled.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with re-spect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, 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.

Janet B. Taylor, ChairwomanHendry County342603 CN/CB 12/31/09

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HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF WORKSHOP

Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commis-sioners will hold a workshop on January 20, 2010, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 East Hick-poochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida to discuss the EAR based Comprehensive Plan Amendments and related issues.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry County Commission 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.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Janet B. Taylor, Chairwoman342271 CB/CN 12/31/09

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSFlorida Department of Transportation Project

Bids will be received by the District One Offi ce until 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 21, 2009, for the following Proposals: E1H68- A Certifi cation of Qualifi cation is not required for extending turn lane on State Road 35 (US 98) in Polk County. Budget Estimate: $110,859.00E1H91- A Certifi cation of Qualifi cation is not required for Mechanical Sweeping in Desoto & Hardee Counties. Budget Estimate: $16,214.00E1H92- A Certifi cation of Qualifi cation is not required for Tree Trimming & Power Shearing in Highlands & Okeechobee Counties. Budget Estimate: $250,000.00E1H93- A Certifi cation of Qualifi cation is not required for Long line Striping in Manatee & Sarasota Counties. Budget Estimate: $297,000.00E1H94- A Certifi cation of Qualifi cation is not required for Thermoplastic Markings & Messages in Manatee & Sarasota Counties. Budget Estimate: $297,000.00E1H95- A Certifi cation of Qualifi cation is not required for Mowing & Litter Removal in Manatee & Sarasota Counties. Budget Estimate: $90,000.00E1H96- A Certifi cation of Qualifi cation is not required for Guardrail Repair & Replacement in Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Glades, & Hendry Counties. Budget Estimate: $216,000.00Complete letting advertisement information for this project is available on our website at http://www.dot.state.fl .us/contractsadministrationdistrict1/#PLANHOLDERS%20LIST: or by calling (863) 519-2559.342366 CB/CN 12/31/09 1/7/10

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NOTICE OF PLANNING WORKSHOP

Notice is hereby given that a workshop will be held by the Local Planning Agency of Hendry County on January 6, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., in the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave, La Belle, Florida. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss and receive comments on the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) based amend-ments to the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan

All interested parties are invited to appear and be heard. Copies of the proposed EAR-Based amendments are available for public inspection at the Hendry County Planning and Zoning Department, 165 South Lee Street, La-Belle, Florida, and may be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments fi led with the Hendry County Planning and Zoning Department will be distributed and considered at the workshop.

Any questions pertaining to these documents should be directed to the Planning and Zoning Department, either by phone (863-675-5240), email (scatala@hendryfl a.net), U. S. mail (P. O. Box 2340, La Belle, FL 33975) or by fax (863- 675-5317).

All advertised public hearings are subject to Section 286.0105, Florida Stat-utes, which states that anyone desiring to appeal decisions made by the Local Planning Agency and/or the Board of County Commissioners of Hend-ry County may be required to furnish a verbatim (word for word) record of the proceedings that includes testimony and evidence upon which the ap-peal is based.

Orvell Howard, Chair Hendry County Local Planning Agency 342157 CB/CN 12/31/09

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NNOTICE OF MEETINGSPELICAN LAKE WATER

CONTROL DISTRICTS

Pelican Lake Water Control DistrictBoard Meetings will be held at theDistrict Office located at 2832 N. MainStreet, Belle Glade, Florida 33430 on thefollowing dates and time:

MEETING DATE TIMEBoard Meeting 1/13/2010 10:00 A. M.Board Meeting 2/10/2010 10:00 A. M.Board Meeting 3/10/2010 10:00 A. M.Landowner Mtg. 4/14/2010 10:00 A. M.Board Meeting 4/14/2010 Following LOBoard Meeting 5/12/2010 10:00 A. M.Board Meeting 6/16/2010 10:00 A. M.Board Meeting 7/14/2010 10:00 A. M.Board Meeting 8/11/2010 10:00 A. M.Board Meeting 9/15/2010 10:00 A. M.Board Meeting 10/13/2010 10:00 A. M.Board Meeting 11/10/2010 10:00 A. M.Board Meeting 12/15/2010 10:00 A. M.

Pursuant to the provisions of theAmericans with Disabilities Act, any per-son requiring special accommodation toparticipate in these proceedings shouldcontact the District at (561) 996-2940 atleast five (5) days prior to the date of theproceeding.

Dated this 17th day of December, 2009.

BY ORDER OF THEBOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THEPELICAN LAKE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

Public Notice

HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

SUBMITTED BY: R. Scott Cooper DATE: 1/12/10

SUBJECT AREA: 545 Vendor/Contractor Background Screening Require-ment

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the policy for vendor/contractor background screening requirement.

CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1001.41, 1001.42, 1001.43, 1001.49, 1001.51, 1012.465, 1012.467 and 1012.468 F.S.

CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 1001.41, 1001.42, 1001.43, 1001.49, 1001.51, 1012.465, 1012.467 and 1012.468 F.S.

FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without cost, at the Offi ce of the Superintendent of Schools.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes the policy for ven-dor/contractor background screening requirement. STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will create no additional district economic impact in excess of $100.00 except for the costs of printing and distributions.

LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Board Meeting Room, 475 E. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on January 12, 2010.

Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with informa-tion regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publication of this notice.

Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agen-cy Head, a Rule Development Workshop will be held at a time and date to be advertised in the future.

Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule is to request, in writing, a hearing. The request shall be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, in writing, within 21 days after publication of this notice. The request shall specify how the person requesting the public hearing would be affected by the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affected persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on the issues under consideration.

Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public records submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writing, to the Superintendent of Schools.

Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judi-cially noticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule.

Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this pro-cess, please notify the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 674-4642 or at the Hendry County Courthouse, LaBelle, Florida 33935 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or workshop.

Notice: If the School Board adopts the proposed rule, one certifi ed copy of the proposed rule shall be fi led in the Offi ce of the Superintendent of Schools pursuant to 120.54(3)(e), F.S.341496 CN 12/17,24,31/09;CB 12/31/09

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED LARGE SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS

Notice is hereby given that the Local Planning Agency of Hendry County (LPA) will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan that were contained in the Evaluation and Appraisal Report, adopted via Resolution 2008-48. The hearing will take place on January 13, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., at the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, Florida. The LPA will determine if the amendments are consistent with the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan.

The recommendations of the Local Planning Agency will be made to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for fi nal consideration at a public hearing. The BCC will consider whether or not they wish to transmit the proposed amendments to the Florida Department of Community Affairs. This hearing will be held on February 9, 2010 at 5:05 p.m. at Clewiston City Hall, 115 West Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida.

Application title: Hendry County EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments

Applicant: Hendry County Board of County Commissioners

Agent: Vincent A. Cautero, AICP

Request: The applicant is requesting to change the County’s Comprehen-sive Plan by adopting changes to various Elements and the Future Land Use Map in accordance with the Evaluation and Appraisal Report adopted on April 22, 2008 (Resolution 2008-48).

The Ordinance title is as follows:

ORDINANCE 2010-

AN ORDINANCE OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE HENDRY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE 91-05, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, AND BY AMENDING THE FOL-LOWING ELEMENTS: FUTURE LAND USE; TRAFFIC CIRCULATION; HOUS-ING; RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE; ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDES A NEW NAME FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ELEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT; CONSER-VATION; INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION; CAPITAL IMPROVE-MENT; CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; BY ADOPTING A NEW SUB-ELEMENT OF THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE RURAL LANDS SUB-ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; INCLUSION IN CODE AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE

All interested parties are invited to appear and be heard. Oral and written comments will be accepted. Copies of the proposed amendment are available for inspection at the Hendry County Planning and Zoning Depart-ment, 165 S. Lee St., La Belle, FL between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and at the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners’ offi ce, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., La Belle, FL between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the pro-ceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Any questions pertaining to these documents should be directed to the Planning and Zoning Department, either by phone (863-675-5240), email (scatala@hendryfl a.net), U.S. mail (P. O. Box 2340, La Belle, FL 33975) or by fax (863- 675-5317).

Orvell Howard, Chair Janet B. Taylor, ChairwomanHendry County Local Planning Agency Hendry County Board of County Commissioners342272 CB/CN 12/31/09

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NNOTICE OF MEETINGSEAST SHORE WATER CONTROL

DISTRICT

East Shore Water Control District Board

Meetings will be held at the District Office

located at 2832 N. Main Street, Belle

Glade, Florida, 33430 on the following

dates and time:

MEETING DATE TIME

Board Meeting 1/13/2010 9:30 A. M.



Landowner Mtg. 4/14/2010 9:30 A. M.

Board Meeting 4/14/2010 Following LO









Pursuant to the provisions of the

Americans with Disabilities Act, any per-

son requiring special accommodation to

participate in these proceedings should

contact the District at (561) 996-2940 at

least five (5) days prior to the date of the

proceeding.


BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE

EAST SHORE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

Public Notice


Reading a newspaper helps youunderstand the world around you.

No wonder newspaper readers enjoy life more!



LaBelleJohn Robert Munson, 30, was arrested

Dec. 21 and charged on a warrant for FTA: felony offense. Inv. M. Favara was arresting offi cer.

Ricardo Montero, 35, was arrested Dec. 13 and charged with aggravated battery - of-fender knew or should have know the vic-tim was pregnant and cruelty to a child that could result in physical or mental injury. T. Mims was arresting offi cer.

Kelly K. Beardsley, 57, was arrested Dec. 27 and charged with DUI alcohol or drugs second offense. Trooper A. Nowling was ar-resting offi cer.

Tyran Matise Paseler, 34, was arrested Dec. 24 and charged with resisting an offi cer obstruction without violence and posses-sion of cocaine with intent to sell, etc. within 1,000’ of a place of worship or business schedule 2. N. Kirk was arresting offi cer.

ClewistonReggie Donald J. Cypress, 18, was arrest-

ed and charged on a warrant as a fugitive from justice: battery on a law enforcement offi cer. N. Reed was arresting offi cer.

Emmette Howard Miles, 25, was arrested Dec. 25 and charged with battery - domestic violence by strangling and cruelty to a child

that could result in physical or mental injury. D. Bolt was arresting offi cer.

Kory Deon Sanders, 20, was arrested Dec. 24 and charged on a warrant with FTA: felony offense. C/O P. Capling was arresting offi cer.

Ronald Edward Stobinski, 42, was ar-rested Dec. 24 and charged with destroying, tampering with or falsifying physical evi-dence. K.M. Moore was arresting offi cer.

Gloria Jones Atkins, 44, was arrested Dec. 24 and charged with a nonmoving traf-fi c violation habitual offender driving with a suspended license. J. Taylor was arresting offi cer.

Pasqual Gomez, 36, was arrested Dec. 24 and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, battery touch/strike and disorderly intoxication. CPD Offi cer J. Sanchez was arresting offi cer.

Mary Lou Cypress, 51, was arrested Dec. 23 and charged with a nonmoving traffi c violation driving on a permanently revoked driver’s license. CPD Offi cer Holley was ar-resting offi cer.

Coy Dewitt Moore, 34, was arrested Dec. 4 and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, kid-nap - false imprisonment adult, petit larceny $100-$300 and robbery with a weapon. Inv. Buchhofer was arresting offi cer.

Arrest Reports

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NNOTICE OF MEETINGSPAHOKEE WATER CONTROL

DISTRICT

Pahokee Water Control DistrictBoard Meetings will be held at theDistrict Office located at 2832 N.Main Street, Belle Glade, Florida,33430 on the following dates andtime:

MEETING DATE TIMEBoard Meeting 1/13/2010 9:00 A. M.Landowner Mtg. 2/10/2010 9:00 A. M.Board Meeting 2/10/2010 Following LOBoard Meeting 3/10/2010 9:00 A. M.Board Meeting 4/14/2010 9:00 A. M.Board Meeting 5/12/2010 9:00 A. M.Board Meeting 6/16/2010 9:00 A. M.Board Meeting 7/14/2010 9:00 A. M.Board Meeting 8/11/2010 9:00 A. M.Board Meeting 9/15/2010 9:00 A. M.Board Meeting 10/13/2010 9:00 A. M.Board Meeting 11/10/2010 9:00 A. M.Board Meeting 12/15/2010 9:00 A. M.

Pursuant to the provisions of theAmericans with Disabilities Act, anyperson requiring special accommodationto participate in these proceedingsshould contact the District at (561)996-2940 at least five (5) days priorto the date of the proceeding.


BY ORDER OF THEBOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THEPAHOKEE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT


NNOTICE OF MEETINGSSOUTH SHORE DRAINAGE

DISTRICT

South Shore Drainage District Board



Glade, Florida 33430 on the following

dates and time:

MEETING DATE TIME



Landowner Mtg. 3/10/2010 10:30 A. M.








Board Meeting 10/13/2010 10:30 A. M.

Board Meeting 11/10/2010 10:30 A. M.

Board Meeting 12/15/2010 10:30 A. M.







proceeding.


BY ORDER OF THE


SOUTH SHORE DRAINAGE DISTRICT


NNOTICE OF MEETINGSSOUTH FLORIDA

CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

South Florida Conservancy District BoardMeetings will be held at the District Officelocated at 2832 N. Main Street, BelleGlade, Florida 33430 on the followingdates and time:

MEETING DATE TIMEBoard Meeting 1/13/2010 11:00 A. M.Board Meeting 2/10/2010 11:00 A. M.Landowner Mtg. 3/10/2010 11:00 A. M.Board Meeting 3/10/2010 Following LOBoard Meeting 4/14/2010 11:00 A. M.Board Meeting 5/12/2010 11:00 A. M.Board Meeting 6/16/2010 11:00 A. M.Board Meeting 7/14/2010 11:00 A. M.Board Meeting 8/11/2010 11:00 A. M.Board Meeting 9/15/2010 11:00 A. M.Board Meeting 10/13/2010 11:00 A. M.Board Meeting 11/10/2010 11:00 A. M.Board Meeting 12/15/2010 11:00 A. M.



BY ORDER OF THEBOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THESOUTH FLORIDA CONSERVANCY DISTRICT


NNOTICE OF MEETINGSCLEWISTON DRAINAGE

DISTRICT

Clewiston Drainage District BoardMeetings will be held at the District Officelocated at 350 W. Arroyo Avenue,Clewiston, Florida, 33440 on the followingdates and time:

MEETING DATE TIMEBoard Meeting 1/13/2010 2:00 P.M.Board Meeting 2/10/2010 2:00 P.M.Board Meeting 3/10/2010 2:00 P.M.Board Meeting 4/14/2010 2:00 P.M.Board Meeting 5/12/2010 2:00 P.M.Board Meeting 6/16/2010 2:00 P.M.Landowner Mtg. 7/14/2010 2:00 P.M.Board Meeting 7/14/2010 Following LOBoard Meeting 8/11/2010 2:00 P.M.Board Meeting 9/15/2010 2:00 P.M.Board Meeting 10/13/2010 2:00 P.M.Board Meeting 11/10/2010 2:00 P.M.Board Meeting 12/15/2010 2:00 P.M.



BY ORDER OF THEBOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THECLEWISTON DRAINAGE DISTRICT

Public Notice


Binocular brigades may be seen in region

Join volunteers for the 3rd annual Christ-mas Bird Count at STA5 and the surrounding 15 mile area organized by Hendry-Glades Audubon on Saturday Jan. 2, 2010. Teams will begin at 7 a.m. Participants may help for half to full day. The post count event will be held in Clewiston. For information contact Margaret England 863-674-0695 or [email protected].

The longest running Citizen Science survey in the world, Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will take place between Dec. 14, and Jan. 5, 2010. From Alaska to Antarctica, tens of thousands of volunteers will add a new layer to over a century of data vital to conservation. Armed with binoculars, several local volunteers will join this Citizen Science initiative to count birds in our region.

Scientists rely on these data to better un-derstand how birds and the environment we share are faring. Just like canaries in the coal mine, birds serve as early indicators of problems that can eventually affect people and wildlife. Data from Audubon are at the heart of several scientifi c reports. CBC data

informed the fi rst U. S State of the Birds Re-port, issued earlier this year by the Depart-ment of the Interior. CBC analysis also fueled Audubon’s report that Climate Change is al-ready having an impact on birds across the continent.

The Christmas Bird Count began in 1900 when the founder of Bird-Lore (the progeni-tor of Audubon magazine), Frank Chapman, suggested an alternative to the “side hunt,” in which teams competed to see who could shoot the most game, including birds. Chap-man proposed that people “hunt” birds only to identify, count, and record them. These Binocular Brigades often brave winter’s chill, ice and snow to record changes in resi-dent populations and ranges.

“When Frank Chapman started the Christmas Bird Census, it was a visionary act,” said Audubon President John Flicker. “No one could have predicted how impor-tant the CBC would become as a resource and tool for conservation.” CBC data also help document success stories. The Christ-mas Bird Count helped document the come-back of the previously endangered Bald Eagle, and signifi cant increases in waterfowl populations, both the result of conservation efforts.

“Each CBC volunteer observer is an im-

portant contributor, helping to shape the overall direction of bird conservation,” says Geoff LeBaron, Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count Director. To interview a local volun-teer, please contact us.

For images, videos and more informa-tion, visit www.audubon.org/bird/cbc

Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that sup-

ports them.

Our national network of community-

based nature centers and chapters, scientifi c

and educational programs, and advocacy

on behalf of areas sustaining important bird

populations, engage millions of people of

all ages and backgrounds in conservation.

www.audubon.org

Local citizens join Audubon Christmas bird count

Submitted photoLocal bird enthusiasts will enjoy the annual bird county coming up Jan. 2.

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NNOTICE OF MEETINGSEAST BEACH WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

East Beach Water Control District Board



Glade, Florida, 33430 on the following

dates and time:

MEETING DATE TIME









Landowner Mtg. 9/15/2010 8:00 A. M.











proceeding.


BY ORDER OF THE


EAST BEACH WATER CONTROL DISTRICT


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HENDRY

COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO.: 2009-000823-CA

U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA-TION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS SUCCES-SOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN AS-SET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiffvs.AARON HAND AKA AARON M. HAND; SHERRY HANDY; MORTGAGE ELEC-TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP., AN OP. SUB. OF MLB&T CO., FSB and any unknown heirs, devisees, grant-ees, creditors, and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claim-ing by, through and under any of the above-named Defendants, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Florida, will on the 6th day of January, 2010, at 11:00 o’clock A,M, at the Front of the Offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the Hendry County Court-house, being the 2nd Floor Hallway of the Hendry County Courthouse Building, LaBelle, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situate in Hendry County, Florida:

LOT 8, QUAL RUN SUBDIVI-SION, A RESUBDIVISION OF CALOOSA ESTATES, UNIT 7, unrecorded, as per plat there-of, as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 120 and 121, of the Pub-lic Records of Hendry County, Florida.

pursuant to the Final Judgment en-tered in a case pending in said Court, the style of which is indicated above. Any person or entity claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, result-ing from the foreclosure sale, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must fi le a claim on same with the Clerk of Court within 60 days after the fore-closure sale. WITNESS my hand and offi cial seal of said Court this 15th day of December. 2009.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accom-modation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are enti-tled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Deputy Court Administrator who offi ce is lo-cated at Hendry County Court-house, 125 Pratt Blvd, LaBelle, Florida 33935 and whose phone number is (941)675-5217, with-in 2 working days of your re-ceipt of this Notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTBy: /s/ S. Miller

Deputy Clerk

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFEmily Jane Hansenbutler & Hosch, P.A.3185 S. Conway Rd., Ste. EOrlando, Florida 32812(407)381-5200342165 CN/CB 12/24,31/09

Public Notice

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL

CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTIONCASE NO. 26-2008-CA-000286

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FFA7, MORTGAGE PASS CER-TIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF17 Plaintiff,vs.CHERYL M. ROSARIO, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2008-CA-000286 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF17, MORTGAGE PASS CER-TIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF17, is the Plaintiff and CHERYL M. ROSA-RIO; GREG ROSARIO; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NMAED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHERTHER SAID UNKNOWN PAR-TIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANT-EES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-DA at 11:00AM, on the 13th day of Jan., 2010, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

LOT 18, BLOCK 1, PORT LABELLE-HOLIDAY PARK, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA

A/K/A 2007 MARINER COURT, LABELLE, FL 33935

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on Dec. 14th, 2009.

Barbara S. ButlerClerk of the Circuit Court

By: /s/ D. HAMMONDDeputy Clerk

Florida Default Law Group, P.L.P.O. Box 25018Tampa, Florida 33622-5018F08020520**See Americans with Disabilities Act - In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodation to par-ticipate in this proceeding should contact the Deputy Court Administrator whose offi ce is lo-cated at Lee County Justice Cen-ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, telephone number (813) 335-2299; 1-800,- 955-877/ (TDD), or 1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida Relay Service, not later than seven (7) days prior to the pro-ceeding.341982 CN 12/24,31/09

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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff,vs.JOSE P. VELASQUEZ SR. A/K/A JOSE P. VELASQUEZ, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2009-CA-000472 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,, is the Plaintiff and JOSE P. VE-LASQUEZ, SR. A/K/A JOSE P. VELAS-QUEZ; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOSE P. VELASQUEZ SR. A/K/A JOSE P. VELASQUEZ N/K/A LUPE RODRI-GUEZ; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BE-ING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINIS-TRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LA-BELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan., 2010, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

TRACT 373, THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH-EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWN-SHIP 43 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 2001 PIONEER 20TH STREET, CLEWISTON, FL 33440



By: /s/ S. MILLERDeputy Clerk

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CIVIL ACTIONCASE NO. 2008-51-CA

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS-SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SE-RIES ACE 2005-HE7, Plaintiff,vs.JUAN D. LOPEZ, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 2008-51-CA of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATION-AL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUUITY LOAN TRUST SE-RIES ACE 2005-HE7, is the Plaintiff and JUAN D. LOPEZ; MARIA A. LO-PEZ, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG-ISTRATION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED, AS NOMINEE FOR WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF WELLS FARGO BANK NA; TENANT #1 N/K/A JORGE MAR-TINEZ, and TENANT #2 N/K/A DRACCLY RAMIREZ; are the Defen-dants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COR-NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan., 2010, the following described prop-erty as set forth in said Final Judg-ment:

LOTS 11, BLOCK 2051, UNIT 2, PORT LABELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORD-ED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 60 THROUGH 72, INCLUSIVE, PUB-LIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 3041 E. BRIARWOOD CIR-CLE, LABELLE, FL 33935





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BENEFICIAL FLORIDA INC., Plaintiff,vs.RALPH LIVINGSTON, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2009-CA-000470 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein BENEFICIAL FLORI-DA INC., is the Plaintiff and RALPH LIVINGSTON; ANY AND ALL UN-KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PAR-TIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANT-EES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; BEN-FIFICAL FLORIDA, INC.; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-DA at 11:00AM, on the 13th day of Jan., 2010, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH-EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC-TION 13, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 32 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 3719, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON AS A FIXTURE AND APPURTENANCE THERETO, MOBILE HOME ID NO. GDLCFL43804577

A/K/A 720 N KENNEL STREET CLEWISTON, FL 33440

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on Dec. 21st, 2009.



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CIVIL ACTIONCASE NO. 26-2008-CA001289

INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK F.S.B.F/K/A INDYMAC BANK F.S.B., Plaintiff,vs.ALDEMAR GONAZLEZ, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2008-CA-001289 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK F.S.B. F/K/A INDYMAC BANK F.S.B.,, is the Plaintiff and ALDEMAR GONZALEZ is the Defendant, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OF-FICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALL-WAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY AD-MINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 13th day of Jan., 2010, the fol-lowing described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF NORTH-EAST 1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 32 EAST, HEND-RY COUNTY, FLORIDA; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR AN AC-CESS ROAD OVER THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF; ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 831, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES.

A/K/A 160 SOUTH GRANJA STREET, CLEWISTON, FL 33440 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on Dec. 15th, 2009.



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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDEN-TURE TRUSTEE UNDER THE IN-DENTURE RELATING TO IMH ASSETS CORPORATION, COL-LATERALIZED ASSET-BACKED BONDS, SERIES 2005-5 Plaintiff,vs.CARLOS A. MORALES, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2009-CA-000371 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS IN-DENTURE TRUSTEE UNDER THE IN-DENTURE RELATING TO IMH ASSETS CORPORATION, COLLATER-ALIZED ASSET-BACKED BONDS, SE-RIES 200505, is the Plaintiff and CARLOS A. MORALES; THE UN-KNOWN SPOUSE OF CARLOS A. MO-RALES N/K/A MILEBY GEORGINA PENA; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BE-ING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINIS-TRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LA-BELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan., 2010, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOT 21 AND ALL OF LOTS 22, 23 AND 24, IN BLOCK 15 OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA, AS REVISED SEPTEMBER 7, 1937, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGES 71-78, INCLU-SIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 640 EAST DEL MONTE AVENUE, CLEWISTON, FL 33440





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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF

FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTYCIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 2009-CA-000894

COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A., Plaintiff,VS.OSCAR A. LAINEZ A/K/A OSCAR ARMANDO LAINEZ-ALVAREZ; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF OSCAR A. LAINEZ A/K/A OSCAR ARMANDO LAINEZ-ALVAREZ; ANA C. LAI-NEZ; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANA C. LAINEZ; IF LIVING, IN-CLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF DE-CEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UN-KNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDI-TORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFEN-DANT(S); PORT LA BELLE UNIT FOUR PROPERTY HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.; WHETHER DISSOLVED OR PRESENTLY EX-ISTING, TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDI-TORS, LIENORS, OR TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFENDANT(S) AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST DEFENDANT(S); UNKNOWN TEN-ANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pur-suant to a Final Summary Judg-ment of Foreclosure entered in the above-styled cause, in the Cir-cuit Court of HENDRY County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in HENDRY County, Flori-da, described as:

LOT 13, BLOCK 2151, PORT LABELLE UNIT 4, ACCORD-ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 86, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HEND-RY COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 4038 E. Sunfl ower Circle Labelle, FL 33935

at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, Clerk of the Circuit Court in the Hendry County Courthouse (being the second fl oor hallway of the Hendry County Courts Building), LaBelle, FL 33935 at 11:00 AM, on Jan. 13, 2010. DATED THIS 18th day of Dec. 2009. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property own-er as of the date of the lis pen-dens, must fi le a claim within 60 days after the sale. Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the 18th day of Dec. 2009.

CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON

By /S/ D. HammondDeputy Clerk

Law Offi ces ofDaniel C. Consuegra9204 King Palm DriveTampa, FL 33619-1328Attorneys for PlaintiffIn accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, per-sons needing a special accommo-dation to participate in this proceeding should contact the ASA Coordinator no later than seven (7) days prior to the pro-ceeding. If hearing impaired, please call (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (voice), via Florida Relay Service.324699 CN 6/25;7/2/09




DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, ON BEHALF OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-NC1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE-RIES 2007-NC1 Plaintiff,vs.LAZARO F. FERNANDEZ, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2008-CA-000752 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, ON BEHALF OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-NC1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CER-TIFICATES, SERIES 2007-NC1, is the Plaintiff and LAZARO F. FERNANDEZ; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WEHTHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; TENANT #1 N/K/A GELSON PENA are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-DA at 11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan., 2010, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

LOTS 41, 42, 43 AND 44, BLOCK 417 OF GENERAL PLAN OF CLE-WISTON, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE-CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGES 71 THROUGH 78, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HEND-RY COUNTY, FLORIDA.

AKA 539 BOND STREET, CLEWIS-TON, FL 33440








CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, Plaintiff,vs.BILLY D. FIELDS, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2009-CA-000151 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein CHASE HOME FI-NANCE LLC, is the Plaintiff and BIL-LY D. FIELDS; IMA JEAN FIELDS; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-DA at 11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan., 2010, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

LOT(S) 13 AND 14, BLOCK 376, OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF CLEWIS-TON, FLORIDA, AS REVISED SEP-TEMBER 7, 1937, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE(S) 71 THROUGH 78, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA

A/K/A 204 S SAN GABRIEL STREET, CLEWISTON, FL 334400000




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WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff,vs.THOMAS R. HANDERHAN II, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2008-CA-000205 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., is the Plaintiff and THOMAS R. HANDERHAN II; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF THOMAS R. HANDERHAN II N/K/A GINA HANDE-RHAN; PORT LABELLE UNIT FOUR PROPERTY HOMEOWNER’S ASSO-CIATION, INC.; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COR-NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan., 2010, the following described prop-erty as set forth in said Final Judg-ment:

LOT 23, BLOCK 2155, ORT LABELLE UNIT 4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 86, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA

AKA 4045 SCHOOL CIRCLE, LA-BELLE, FL 33935








WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff,vs.MAHAMADOU M. SIDDO A/K/A MAHAMADOU MOCTAR SIDDO, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2008-CA-000611 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, is the Plaintiff and MA-HAMADOU M. SIDDO A/K/A MA-HAMADOU MOCTAR SIDDO; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; BANK OF AMERICA; COUNTRY VIL-LAGE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSO-CIATION; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OF-FICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALL-WAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY AD-MINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 13th day of Jan., 2010, the fol-lowing described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

LOT 17, BLOCK 1, OF PORT LA-BELLE HOLIDAY PARK, UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORD-ED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HEND-RY COUNTY, FLORIDA

A/K/A 2009 MARINER COURT, LA-BELLE, FL 33935








INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK FSB, Plaintiff,vs.JEFFERY SHEARER, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2008-CA-001273 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK FSB, is the Plaintiff and JEF-FERY SHEARER; TRACY A. SHEAR-ER; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINIS-TRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LA-BELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan., 2010, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

LOT 24 AND THE NORTH 25 FEET OF LOT 23, BLOCK 4, OF LABELLE PARK SUBDIVISION, ACCORD-ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 25, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 111 HARDEE STREET, LA-BELLE, FL 33935








JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A., Plaintiff,vs.ARABIS J. PINEDA A/K/A JESUS ENRIQUE PINEDA ARABIS, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2009-CA-000586 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A.,, is the Plaintiff and ARA-BIS J. PINEDA A/K/A JESUS EN-RIQUE PINEDA ARABIS; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; are the Defen-dants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COR-NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 13th day of Jan., 2010, the following described prop-erty as set forth in said Final Judg-ment:

LOT 7, BLOCK 2324, PORT LABELLE UNIT 9, AS PER THEREOF, RE-CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 144, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY.

A/K/A 8059 WINDSWEPT CIRCLE, LABELLE, FL 339350000







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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA-TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SU-CESSOR IN INTEREST TO WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WASH-INGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Plaintiff,vs.JAMES LUCHS JR., et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2009-CA-000677 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FOR-MERLY KNOWN AS WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, is the Plaintiff and JAMES LUCHS JR.; THE UN-KNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES LUCHS JR. N/K/A JEANETTE LUCHS; RALPH COCHRAN; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RALPH COCHRAN N/K/A LINDA COCHRAN; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OF-FICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALL-WAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY AD-MINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan., 2010, the fol-lowing described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

LOT 10, BLOCK 2139, UNIT 3, PORT LABELLE, A SUBDIVISION AC-CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 73, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 5006 WILDGOOSE CIRCLE, LABELLE, FL 33935





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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff,vs.RICHARD LUE A/K/A TENN FOOK LUE, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2009-CA-000813 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,, is the Plaintiff and RICHARD LUE A/K/A TENN FOOK LUE; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-DA at 11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan., 2010, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

LOT 2, BLOCK 2131, OF PORT LA-BELLE, UNIT 3, A SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 73 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 5004 SPINNAKER ROAD, LA-BELLE, FL 33935





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SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff,vs.SETH HOWARD, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2009-CA-000394 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein SUNTRUST MORT-GAGE, INC.,, is the Plaintiff and SETH HOWARD; FELICIA HOWARD; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS-TRATION SYSTEMS INCORPORATED AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC.; are the Defen-dants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COR-NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 13th day of Jan., 2010, the following described prop-erty as set forth in said Final Judg-ment:

LOT 1, BLOCK 2086 OF PORT LA-BELLE, UNIT 2, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 60 THROUGH 72, INCLUSIVE OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 3047 S. BEECHWOOD CIR-CLE, LABELLE, FL 33935





Public Notice




U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA-TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISI-TION TRUST 2006-CH2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CER-TIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CH2, Plaintiff,vs.WILLIAM DOUGLAS RUSSELL A/K/A DOUGLAS RUSSELL, et al, Defendant(s).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 13, 2009 and entered in Case No. 26-2009-CA-000437 of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida wherein U.S. BANK NATION-AL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISI-TION TRUST 2006-CH2, ASSET BACKED PASS-RHROUGH CERTIFI-CATES, SERIES 2006-CH2, is the Plaintiff and WILLIAM DOUGLAS RUSSELL A/K/A DOUGLAS RUSSELL; WANDA SUE RUSSELL; PORT LA-BELLE UNIT FOUR PROPERTY HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.;; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BE-ING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINIS-TRATION BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LA-BELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 6th day of Jan., 2010, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

LOT 12, BLOCK 2155, UNIT 4, PORT LABELLE, A SUBDIVISION AC-CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 86, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 4023 SCHOOL CIRCLE, LA-BELLE, FL 33935





Public Notice

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY,

FLORIDACIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000707

ONEWEST BANK, FSB, AS SUCCERS-SOR IN INTEREST TO INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. PlaintiffvsBOBBI L. SEAY; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BOBBI L. SEAY; COUNTRY VIL-LAGE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSO-CIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; Defendants


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo-sure dated Dec. 10, 2009, and entered in Case No. 26-2009-CA-000707, of the Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for HENDRY County, Florida. ONEWEST BANK, FSB, AS SUCCESSOR IN IN-TEREST TO INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB, SUCCESSOR IN INTER-EST TO INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. is Plaintiff and BOBBI L. SEAY; UN-KNOWN SPOUSE OF BOBBI L. SEAY; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSES-SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; COUNTRY VILLAGE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.; are defendants. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY, IN FRONT OF OF-FICE OF CLERK OF COURTS, AD-MINISTARTION BLDG, HENDRY CO. COURTHOUSE, AT 25 EAST HICK-POCHEE, LABELLE IN HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, at 11:00 a.m. on the 13th day of Jan., 2010, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 6, BLOCK 6, OF PORT LA-BELLE HOLIDAY PARK, UNIT 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 3, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA

A person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must fi le a claim with 60 days after the sale. Dated this 15th day of Dec, 2009

BARBARA S. BUTLERAs Clerk of Said CourtBy /s/ D. HAMMOND

As Deputy ClerkThis notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No. 2.065.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to par-ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provi-sions of certain assistance. Please contact the Court Administrator at 25 East Hickpochee, La Belle, FL 33935, Phone No. (941)335-2299 within 2 working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) ( Via Florida Relay Services)Kahane & Associates, P.A.8201 Peters Road, Ste. 3000Plantation, FL 33324Phone: 954-382-3486Fax : 954-382-5380341909 CB/CGS 12/24,31/2009

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TIMS TOW-ING & RECOVERY gives Notice of Fore-closure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 01/22/2010, 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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Public Notice

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF

FLORIDA, IN AND FORHENDRY COUNTY

Case #: 2009-CA-000743

JPMorgan Chase Bank,National Association, Plaintiff,-VS.-Joanne Gonzalez, Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 10, 2009, entered in Civil Case No. 2009-CA-000743 of the Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for Hendry County, Florida, wherein HPMorgan Chase Bank, National As-sociation, Plaintiff and Joanne Gon-zalez are defendant(s), I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE HENDRY COUNTY COURT-HOUSE, (BEING THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COURTS BUILDING), LABELLE, FLORIDA, AT 11:00 A.M. on January 13, 2010 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:

THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTH-WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, RNAGE 31 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA A/K/A LOT 268 PIONEER PLANTATION, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN IN-TEREST IN THE SURPLUSFROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY AC-COMMODATION IN ORDER TO PAR-TICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT HENDRY COUNTY COURT-HOUSE, 25 EAST HICKPOCHEE AVE-NUE, LABELLE, FL 33935 WITHIN 2 WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE OF SALE: IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL: 1-800-955-8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL: 1-800-955-8770 DATED at LABELLE, Florida, this 15th day of December, 2009.

BARBARA S. BUTLERCLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Hendry County, Florida

BY:/s/ S. MILLERDEPUTY CLERK

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP10004 North Dale Mabry HwySuite 112Tampa, Florida 3361809-143079341911 CN 12/24,31/09

Public Notice


CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. 22-2009-CA-000172

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff,v.ELEANOR HILSINGER, et al. Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: ELEANOR HILSINGER and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ELEANOR HILSINGER, and all unknown par-ties claiming by, through, under or against the above named De-fendant, who is not known to be dead or alive, whether said un-known parties claim as heirs, de-visees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, spous-es, or other claimants

Current Residence Unknown, but whose last known addresses were:515 North Baker Street,Mount Vernon, Washington 98273807 Renn DriveMoore Haven, Florida 33471-2800

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Glades County, Florida, to-wit:

LOT 3, BLOCK G, MOORE HAVEN YACHT CLUB, AS PER PLAT THEREOF AS RE-CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 54, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA. TO-GETHER WITH THAT CER-TAIN 1999 MERT DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME AT-TACHED THERETO, HAVING VIN #FLHMLCP48419615A, TITLE #80688420 AND VIN #FLHMLCP48419615B, TI-TLE #80688488 WHICH IS NOW RETIRED.

has been fi led against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on DOUGLAS C. ZAHM, P.A., Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is 18820 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 212, Clearwater, Florida 33764, on or before January 22, 2010 or within thirty (30) days af-ter the fi rst publication of this No-tice of Action, and fi le the original with the Clerk of this Court at P.O. Box 10, Moorehaven, FL 33471, either before service on 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint petition. WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court on this 18th day of De-cember, 2009.

Joe FlintClerk of the Circuit Court

By: Jennifer BevisDeputy Clerk

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEED-ING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODA-TION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE SENIOR DEPU-TY COURT ADMINISTRATOR WHOSE OFFICE IS LOCATED AT THE LEE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, ROOM 1213, 1700 MONROE STREET, FT. MYERS, FLORIDA 33901, TELEPHONE NUMBER (239) 335-2299; 1-800-955-8770 (V), VIA FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE, NOT LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE PRO-CEEDING.342164 GCD 12/24,31/09

Public Notice

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

FLORIDACIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 09-893-CA

SUNCOAST SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiffv.SCOTT MACHADO, Defendants

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: CARMEN CUEVAS n/k/a CAR-MEN MACHADO AND UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CARMEN CUEVAS n/k/a CARMEN MACHADO, and all un-known parties claiming by, through, under and against the herein named Individual Defendant(s), who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said unknown parties may claim an interest as spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, credi-tors, trustees, or other claimants.

Current Residence Unknown, but whose last known address was: 11736 Eros Rd., Lehigh Acres, FL 33971.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an ac-tion to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in HENDRY County, Florida, to-wit:

LOT 21, BLOCK 7, PORT LA-BELLE HOLIDAY PARK UNIT 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 3, OF THE PUB-LIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.

has been fi led against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Robert M. Coplen, Esquire, Robert M. Coplen, P.A.,, 10225 Ulmerton Road, Suite 5A, Largo, FL 33771, on or before February 1, 2010 or within thirty (30) days after the fi rst publi-cation of this Notice of Action, and fi le the original with the Clerk of this Court at 25 Hickpochee Ave., La-Belle, FL 33975, either before ser-vice on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the com-plaint petition. WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court on this 22nd day of December, 2009.

BARBARA S. BUTLERClerk of the Court

By: /S/ HAMMONDDeputy Clerk

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TALLAHASSEE – Florida CFO and State Fire Marshal Alex Sink today announced precautions to take this holiday season, en-couraging Floridians to protect themselves and their families with proactive fi re safety measures. Each year fi res occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 Americans, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage accord-ing to the U.S. Fire Administration.

To view a video of CFO Sink’s com-

ments from her press conference on holiday fi re safety, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRFv2C3OHVU.

-- Dry Christmas trees are dangerous fi re hazards -- make sure you buy a fresh tree with needles that are green and hard to pull back from the branches.

-- Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fi replace or heat vent. The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, fl ame or sparks.

-- Do not put your live tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks, and make sure you keep the tree stand fi lled with water at all times.

-- Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insula-tion, broken or cracked sockets, and exces-sive kinking or wear before putting them up.

-- Do not overload electrical outlets or link more than three light strands. Make sure to

periodically check the wires - they should not be warm to the touch.

-- All decorations should be nonfl am-mable or fl ame-retardant and placed away from heat vents.

-- Avoid using lit candles, but if you do use them, make sure they are in stable hold-ers and place them where they cannot be easily knocked down.

-- Never put lit candles on a tree or leave lit candles unattended.

CFO Sink: Fire safety tips for the holidays

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Etch your name in history!The LaBelle Veterans Memorial is well

on its way to becoming an important focal point for our community and its visitors. At

the corner of SR 80 and Main Street, the park

will pay tribute to the families of the men

and women who were lost in service to the

United States. The pathways around the

park will be paved with bricks purchased

by the public. Bricks can be inscribed with

3 lines of copy on each brick with 18 spaces

per line. Mail your order with payment to:

American Legion Post 130, 699 Hickpochee

Ave., LaBelle, FL 33935. Visa and Master-

charge are accepted. Checks are to be made

payable to LaBelle Veterans Memorial.

Community Briefs

Come out and see Hendry County Sheriff Steve Widden, Hendry County School Su-perintendent Rick Murphy, Hendry County Property Appraiser Phil Pelletier, Hendry County Commissioner Karson Turner, and Florida Highway Patrolman Tim battle it out both nights to see who has what it takes to become the fi rst Hendry County Donkey Derby Champion.

Rob Smets is one of the most recognized names in the world of rodeo and profession-al bull riding and is the only fi ve-time World Champion Bullfi ghter.

Rob is known worldwide as one of the toughest and most fearless athletes in the world. These traits earned him the nickname “Kamikaze.” His inspirational “comeback story” after surviving two broken necks is chronicled in the documentary Rob Smets, The Kamikaze Kid featured on the Discov-ery Channel. This year Rob Smets will be the announcer during the SSBR National Finals. Come out and see one of rodeos greatest icons.

Hendry County Rodeo Grounds in La-Belle is hosting the SSBR 2009 National Fi-nals and the 3rd Annual Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southwest Florida Ro-deo on Friday and Saturday, January 8 and 9 and several great events are planned to give the public an opportunity to meet, greet and mix it up with the 30 top bull riders ranked in the Southern State Bull Riders association.

Thursday, Jan. 7: The public can par-ticipate in an SSBR Fishing Tournament on Lake Okeechobee at 9 a.m. in Clewiston at the Roland & Mary Ann Martins Marina & Resort.

After a day on the lake, kick back with the

SSBR riders and listen to live country music performed free by Mickey Cash at the Ma-rina’s Tiki Bar from 6-10 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 8: Start the day at Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation at 10 a.m. as riders and their fans explore Billie Swamp Safari until 2 p.m. Then, round up at the Hendry County Rodeo Grounds on S.R. 29 South in LaBelle for the fi rst round of the SSBR 2009 National Finals.

• Gates Open at 5 p.m. Bounce houses, games, food, and live country music pre-formed by Nashville recording artist KC Johns.

• Youth Rodeo from 6-7:30 p.m., which is open to participants under 18 only. Events include Breakaway Roping, Team Penning, Buddy Pickup and Relay Race.

• Championship Bull Riding Main Event and fi rst round is from 8-10 p.m.

• After Party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. host-ed at the Rodeo Grill in LaBelle.

Saturday, Jan. 9: The thrills continue as fans and riders choose to either skydive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Skydive Air Adventures in Clewiston, or compete in a friendly golf tour-nament at The Glades Golf & RV Resort on S.R. 80 between LaBelle and U.S. 27. Then, round up again at the Hendry County Rodeo Grounds on S.R. 29 South in LaBelle for the Final Round of the SSBR 2009 National Fi-nals.

• Gates open at noon. Bounce houses, games, food, and live country music pre-formed by Nashville recording artist KC Johns.

The SSBR 2009 National Finals will hap-pen rain or shine. The Hendry County Rodeo Grounds have covered bleachers. General

Admission is $10 for Friday and $10 for Sat-urday. All other events are fee-based, unless noted otherwise. For additional information, or to reserve tickets, call 863-885-1537 or visit the website at: www.ronaldrodeo.com.

The 3rd Annual Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southwest Florida Rodeo is sponsored in part by grants from Hendry County Tourist Development Council and VISITFLORIDA®.

All proceeds from both nights will go to support the Ronald McDonald House Chari-ties® of Southwest Florida.

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southwest Florida is recruiting volunteers for this event. If you would like to help, please call 239-437-0202.

Family Health Centers welcomes…

Heidi Kunstman, M.D. Board Certified Pediatrician To make an appointment at our LaBelle Medical Office 930 South Main Street

Call: 863-675-0160 Medicaid, Medipass, Medicare and most private insurances accepted. Discounted fees available

and dental services provided on site.

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Wagner Luciano of Brazil puts on a fi rst class ride atop Drop Zone of 5 Star Rodeo Company

Submitted photo/Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southwest FloridaHendry County Commissioner Karson Turner, Superintendent of Schools Rick Murphy, Property Appraiser Phill Pelletier, Sheriff Steve Whidden and FHP Trooper Tim Burtcher will duke it on donkeyback for the Ronald McDonald House.

Donkey Derby on January 8th & 9th

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