Delivering Western Hendry County’s News Since 1922 November 30, 2017Vol. 94 No. 48

By Emily HunterSpecial to the Caloosa Belle

Hendry County staff and elected offi cials along with contractors and consultants broke ground for the new terminal building at the LaBelle Municipal Airport on Tuesday, November 21.

The project, which is fully funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), will result in the fi rst newly built Hendry County government building since 2008.

“Hendry County is grateful to the FDOT and Federal Aviation Administration for funding the design, permitting and construc-tion of the LaBelle Airport Terminal,” says Tommy Vaughan, Hendry County Airports Manager. “Those two governmental entities funded 100% of the project costs for the ter-minal.”

County leaders believe that the new and improved facility will lead to an increase in air traffi c and a boost for the local economy.

“Hendry County airports already have the lowest fuel prices in the State of Florida,” stated County Administrator, Charles Chap-

man. “With great restaurants and an up and coming downtown district, the new termi-nal building will bring even more appeal to the City of LaBelle and Hendry County as a whole.”

The small, general aviation airport cur-rently sees an estimated 16,000 take offs and landings and houses 75 aircraft on over 160 acres.

The current terminal is outdated with only 400 square feet of space and is not eas-ily accessible from major roads.

The new terminal building area is 6,240 square feet and will consist of a pilot lounge, shower & restroom, offi ce space, and will eventually include a restaurant.

The design and permitting costs for the new terminal were $266,590, construction costs are approximately $2,691,049, totaling in the amount of $3,190,720.

Contractors for the project are Owen Ames Kimball Company (OAK) and consul-tants are AECOM and Rock Enterprises.

Projected completion date for the termi-nal and infrastructure project is August of 2018.

Hendry County breaks ground for new airport terminal

Submitted photoHendry County staff and elected offi cials along with contractors and consultants broke ground for the new terminal building at the LaBelle Municipal Airport.

By Chris FelkerCaloosa Belle

As he opened the Hendry County Board’s regular meeting the week before Thanksgiv-ing, Chairman Michael Swindle didn’t know beforehand how grateful he’d be to hear from County Tax Collector Pat Langford fi rst, before getting down to the night’s business.

Mr. Langford appeared to deliver, in per-son, an upbeat end-of-the-year report to the county commissioners that brought a smile to every face around the dais, with a big, fat check to top it off that Mr. Swindle would not let out of his sight the rest of the evening.

“I’ve got our excess-fee check to give you this year, for a total of $170,422.21. That’s 45 percent higher than last year, and I’m proud of our staff,” Mr. Langford started, explain-ing: “We’ve made some changes to save some money to give you people money back and also purchase some things we need at our offi ce to do a better job, and they’re falling right in line. This is not an ‘I’ in the tax collector, it’s a ‘We,’ and they do a great job, they really do. We’ve got wonder-

ful people. In case you want to know, some of the things we’ve done ... ”

Chairman Swindle answered, “Well, yes, I was going to ask!”

The tax collector then went down his list like Santa checking his lineup of bad and good children for Christmas — except there wasn’t even one bad entry on Mr. Langford’s list.

“Well, one of the good things is the con-cealed weapons (permit) issuance. You know we make $22, every one we do, like on a driver’s license we make $6.25,” he said. “And we’re trying to train more people so that people can come in and just get a license – they don’t have to have an appoint-ment – and word is getting around that you can just show up in LaBelle and get your license, so that’s helping. It’s working real good.”

And although Mr. Langford also told commissioners that the county’s saving some money on Tax Collector’s Offi ce work-ers’ insurance subsidies because their share

News from HC Tax Collector worth giving thanks

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“Thursday’s in Public Health” Eight Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Nursing students completed a se-mester of “Thursday’s in Public Health”. They traveled from their Lee County Campus every Thursday to LaBelle where they learned about all aspects of Public Health. For several months, the students shadowed the departments at FDOH Hendry (School Health, Environmental Health, Preparedness, Mi-grant Health, Women’s Health, Immunizations, Epi, etc.) They also had the opportunity to visit the Shelters in Hendry County immediately after Hur-ricane Irma. On Thursday, Nov 16, the students toured the Hendry County Emergency Operations Center. Pictured: Brenda Barnes from FDOH Hendry/Glades and Brian Newhouse-Emergency Management Director for Hendry County along with the FGCU Nursing Students. See Tax Collector — Page 2

of the health insurance cost has been in-creased, “they’re just happy to have the type of insurance they have through our county, so there’s no complaining there.”

He said the offi ce also has moved three employees to part-time rather than full-time status and that “we’re keeping our overtime under the allowed limits a lot better than we were.”

Another improvement his offi ce has made is through a practice that Mr. Langford says is good both for taxpayers and county government. “We’re collecting more taxes by sending out letters to people that their property, a certifi cate has been sold on it, and they might lose their property, and we’re wording that in a way that a lot of them are coming and paying their taxes to keep from losing their property,” he explained. Along with that, the tax collector is trying to be of more help to taxpayers who fi nd themselves having a hardship paying their taxes.

“We’re setting up more people with in-stallment plans. If they can’t pay their taxes, we’re letting them know more about the in-stallment plans so they can keep their land. You know, they can’t come up with $700 a year but they can come up with it divided by four during the year a lot better,” Mr. Lang-ford said.

In addition, he’s ramped up oversight to where no purchase is made in the offi ce that he does not sign for, so “we’ve cut down on wastefulness. I do some crazy things like I did in my other business; we use the front page and the back page of paper. That pa-per’s expensive,” he added. “I can’t believe how much it is!”

Chairman Swindle replied, “Yeah, it doesn’t grow on trees,” to chuckles all around the room.”

Finally, Mr. Langford recounted: “Anoth-er big savings is our new software system, eGov, our taxing software system. We ne-gotiated the price; it’s like $25,000 cheaper than the previous provider we had. And, like I said before, our staff is awesome. They’re just wonderful people. [Citizens] tell us all the time how they love coming to Hendry County to ... especially get their tags and titles and concealed-weapons permits. So I can’t say enough about our staff.”

He also buttered up the board a bit: “I appreciate you guys and ladies. What hap-pened during the hurricane was horrible, and you’ve done a great job. I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that.”

Chairman Swindle applauded Mr. Lang-ford’s “forward thinking and proactive lead-ership on your part and your staff ’s part,” adding, about the 45 percent higher check for excess fees, “That’s remarkable. We greatly appreciate what you do there. We appreciate your being here, and doing that.”

Mr. Swindle then moved on with the agenda, but he kept fondling the check. “I’m going to put that big check – I don’t want to put that big check away – right here where I can see it,” he said, grinning.

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CITY OF LABELLENOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT

Notice is hereby given that the City Commission, for the City of LaBelle, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall on 481 West Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida for the purpose of receiving public comment on the following proposed ordinance:

ORDINANCE 2017-21ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SPECIAL EXCEPTION

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLOR-IDA; AMENDING THE CITY OF LABELLE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, PART I, CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; SECTION 3-4, CONSUMPTION ON PREMIS-ES, LOCATION RESTRICTED; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVER-ABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Interested persons may appear on their own behalf or by agent or attorney. If anyone decides to appeal a decision made by the Agency/Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, a record of the proceeding will be needed for the appeal and for that purpose(s), may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 863-675-2872, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE STATED HEARING DATE.

City of LaBelle City CommissionDavid A. Lyons, Mayor

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The LaBelle Middle School Cross Country Team has come a long way since the begin-ning of their 2017 running season in August. Even though Hurricane Irma disrupted their training for a short while, the team did not let it affect them in a negative way. The Cross Country team became a family, pushed each other, and continuously helped, motivated,

and encouraged each other during all of their races.

The boys won the Naples Celtic Invita-tional Boys Race in early October and made it to championships. The team runners have not stopped yet, however; they continue to train for a 5K in February even though their fall season has ended.

This year’s LMS cross country team’s ex-periences and competitions have provided a great stepping stone to LaBelle High School athletics in the future. The Cross Country Team and Coach Judy Morales would like to say a special thank you to all of their spon-sors for their support of the team during this 2017 season.

LMS Cross Country Team’s 2017 Season ends

Submitted photoThe 2017 LaBelle Middle School Cross Country Team and their coaches.

Charles B. Bradbury, 97SOUTH PARIS — Charles B. Bradbury, 97, for-

merly of Rangeley, died late Thursday evening at the Maine Veteran’s Home in South Paris with his family at his side. He was born in Range-ley, Aug. 8, 1920, a son of Frank and Marjorie Bradbury and graduated from Franklin High School in Frank-lin, Maine. In 1941, he married Frances Wing. She died Aug. 5, 1988.

Mr. Bradbury was a member of the greatest generation, having served in the United States Navy during World War II. He held his Maine Guide License for over 70 years, was active in the Kemankeag Lodge in Rangeley, the Kora Temple Shriners in Lewiston and the American Legion in both Maine and Labelle, Florida.

He is survived by his children, Rex Bradbury and wife, Ann, Robert Bradbury and his wife, Anna, Randall Bradbury and his partner, Jean-nine, and Ronald Bradbury; grandchildren, Charlie and Judy Bradbury, Charlotte Kelly, Ka-tie and Shane Gallant, Corey and Shyon Walt-

man, Lindsay Bradbury, Mimi Giordano, Randy Bradbury Jr., Richard and Emily Bradbury, Aa-ron Bradbury, Craig Bradbury, and Justin and Kim Bradbury; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Abigail, Jacob, Jensen, Asher, Caleb, Cora, Ariel, Max, Waverly, Charlie, Emma, Elizabeth, Jacob, and Jenna; Siblings, Patricia Pillsbury, Elizabeth (Teta) Wagner, Judith Hooper, Norma Albee, and Joanie Archer. He was predeceased by a son, James; two grandchildren, Guy Stevenson and Angel Rosa; two brothers, Richard and Mahlon and his step mother, Mertie.

Condolences and tributes may be shared with his family on his memorial wall at www.wi-lesrc.com.

Bradbury - Died at South Paris, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, Charles B.Bradbury, 97, formerly of Rangeley. Public memorial services with Naval Honors were held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 at 11 a.m., from the Church of the Good Shepherd, Main Street, Rangeley, followed by Masonic Ser-vices performed by Kemankeag Lodge. Follow-ing services, a reception was held in the Church Undercroft. Private family interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.

Those who desire may consider memorial gifts in Mr. Bradbury’s memory to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom Street, Boston MA 02114 www.shrinershospitalsforchil-dren.org/. Memorial services are being cared for and provided by the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.

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Playing soon at the Firehouse Community Theatre The second play of the Firehouse Community Theatre’s 25th anniversary season continues with the musical/comedy The Marvelous Wonderettes - Winter Wonderettes created by Roger Bean. This production will run for eight shows December 7 - 17. This seasonal celebration fi nds the girls entertain-ing at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday. Featuring great 60’s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Clause is Coming to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run” and many other Christmas favorites. For tickets and more infomation for all shows call (863) 675-3066 and leave a message. If you would like to choose your seats please visit our web site at www.fi rehousecommunitytheatre.com. The Firehouse Community Theatre is located in downtown LaBelle, 241 North Bridge Street. Pictured (left to right) Ashley Curry, Loralei Weber, Jamie Bartley and Brit-tany Morrison.

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Can you believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone and now we’re in the full swing of the holiday season?

I remember one year at Christmas time, my Mom had re-married and something that she wanted us to do as a family (to help build a bond between my new step-dad and myself) was to decorate the yard together. If you didn’t know my Mom you don’t fully understand the depth of what ‘decorate the yard’ means, so I’ll elaborate a little.

My Mom was an artist and craftswoman and so she had me draw out my favorite images from a Christmas color-ing book that we’d picked up at the store for

ideas. I drew out the outlines of a group of Dicken’s look-ing Christmas carolers, Santa standing beside a chimney, Rudolph the red nosed rein-deer, and Frosty the Snow-man, all life size illustrations on huge boards of plywood. After I’d fi nished drawing the pictures she and my step-dad cut them out with a saw and then we brought these enor-mous wooden cut-outs into the family room where we all painted them together.

For an entire week af-ter school we’d spend all of

the day light hours outside hanging strings of lights all over the house, wrapping the tree trunks with lights, and basically at-

taching strands of lights to anything that didn’t move. Our cut-outs were positioned throughout the yard and we had big fl ood lights that shone on each one so that they were illuminated during the darkness. It was a glorious sight to behold.

On nights that I didn’t have obligations with my school activities I’d take my kara-oke machine outside and sing holiday songs as the passerbys slowed down to look at our family’s creation. It was such a great thing to do, all of us together. I still remember the fun of the whole process.

As we start to dive into all of the things that we do this time of year I wonder if you have any stand out memories from holidays past that you could share with your family and friends. It’s these special times that stay with us, more than the presents and parties. What are your favorite Holiday memories?

Do you have any stand out Holiday memories?

Colorado River Program and Hike

Join us for this week’s events with the Fisheating Creek Florida Trail Association Sub-Chapter on Thursday, November 30 @7 p.m. at Carlson United Methodist Church in the Annex (House behind church facing Riverview Drive) at 310 Campbell Street LaBelle, FL 33935 for an exciting pro-gram at the Colorado River in the Grand Can-yon by Mary Giddens. On Saturday, Decem-ber 2 there will be a Full Moon Hike at STA 5/6, part of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Carpool from Barron Park, LaBelle at 3:30 pm or meet at STA 5/6 Public Access Parking Lot at 5pm. Check Fisheating Creek Florida Trail Association on Facebook for upcoming events, website https://fi sheatingcreektrail.wordpress.com, or FTA Calendar https://www.fl oridatrail.org. For information con-tact Deanna Filkins at 863-234-8181 (cell/text) or dkfi lkins@aol.comMargaret Eng-land mlelighthouse863@gmail.com or 863-517-0202 (cell/text).

Code Enforcement in North LaBelle

Hendry County Code Enforcement will be in the North LaBelle, CR 78 and Ft. De-naud areas this Saturday December 2, 2017. Offi cers will be handing out informa-tional fl yers on County ordinances and will be available for any questions you may have on requirements for property maintenance.

Yard Sale for the animalsThe Caloosa Humane Society is hold-

ing a yard sale on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. with many new items including a large collection of various size diecast car models, lots of Christmas items, and much more! Have fun and help support our mission and the animals in our care. Location: 390 North Bridge St. (behind and in the LaBelle Auction Building, corner of North Bridge St. and Park Ave.). For more info call 863-675-0997.

Help stop smokingTobacco use is the single largest pre-

ventable cause of disease and premature death in the US. Each year, 443,000 deaths are associated to tobacco use and 49,400 non-smokers die as a result of exposure to second hand smoke. In Florida alone, ap-proximately 88 people die each day from tobacco related illness. Thinking about Quit-ting Tobacco but you’re not sure how? Hen-dry Regional Medical Center and Everglades Area Health Education Center (EAHEC) of-fer a Free program to help you. Join us for a Tools-To-Quit class, a one-time 2 hour class, on Thursday, November 30, at 5:30 p.m. at Hendry Regional Medical Center, 524 West Sagamore Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440. For more information or to register call Angelica Pena, Tobacco Cessation Co-ordinator, at (863) 983-1123, or by e-mail at apena@hrmc.us.

Breakfast with SantaThe LaBelle American Legion Auxiliary,

Post 130 is hosting the Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 2 from 8 a.m. till 11 a.m. Pancake/Sausage Breakfast is FREE to children 8 years old and under, only $3 for 9 yr olds through Adults. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus for pictures to begin the Christmas Season. All Public is welcome. The American Legion is located on West SR80 across from the Shell Station.

Free e-waste/toxic roundupOut with the “Old” and in with the “New”

Hendry County Waste Management will be hosting a free e-waste and toxic round-up on December 2 for LaBelle and Clewis-ton unincorporated residents. CARE ENVI-RONMENTAL will be servicing the County on this day and welcomes all Incorporated residents, along with businesses to come out and dispose of these items for a fee. Businesses can make appointments with CARE ENVIRONMENTAL at: 1-800-494-2273 at least 1 week in advance. In LaBelle go to 1360 Forestry Division Rd. from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and in Clewiston go to 1381 Ever-cane Rd. from 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Special speaker at museumDr. Harry Coverston, a designated schol-

ar for the Florida Humanities Council in its Civic Refl ections Program, will discuss the paths that four of the major religions in the United States take in their attempt to answer humanity’s enduring questions in “Many Paths, One Destination”.

The program will be held at LaBelle’s Dal-las B. Townsend Agricultural Center, 1085 Pratt Boulevard, LaBelle 33935, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7. The public is welcome, and there is no admission charge. Advance tickets available at www.eventbrite.com/ are required since many attendees come from out of town. More information on this program is available at www.event-ful.com/ with the date and “Many Paths” listed in the search. Call (863)674-0034 and leave your name and telephone number for assistance in making reservations.

Miss Sugar 2018The Little, Jr. and Miss Sugar 2018 pag-

eants will be held on February 23 and 24, 2018. Applications for these pageants may be obtained from the Clewiston, LaBelle and Moore Haven High Schools, Clewiston Youth Center & Clewiston Chamber of Commerce and on-line at www.clewistonsugarfestival.com. Deadline for entry is December 7, 2017. On that date there will be a manda-tory meeting with the contestants and their parents or guardian at the Clewiston Youth Center at 6 p.m. There must be a parent or guardian at this meeting, it is mandatory. If you have any questions please call Pam Kel-ley at 863-228-3041. Please leave a message if no answer.

Christmas Cookie SaleThe American Legion Auxiliary’s An-

nual Christmas Cookie Sale, Wednesday, December 13 from 5-7 p.m., during the Stuffed Pork loin Dinner. Choose from a Vari-ety of Home Made Cookies - Perfect for Gifts or for Yourself, $5.00 per container and con-tainer included.

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Garage/Yard Sales

GARAGE SALEFriday, Dec 1

12 noon to 5pmSat Dec 2,

7am to 12 noonChurch of the Good

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Garage/Yard Sales

HUGE Garage SaleMany DESIGNER items

New or nearly-new shoes, purses, clothes

Beauty & decorator items Sat. Dec 2, 8-3pm70 Yeomans Ave

by Susan’s Salon Mercedes

Yard Sale 151 N Elm

Fri Dec 1, Sat Dec 28 til?

Furniture, Lots of Tools, toys, misc

Housewares

Yard SaleSaturday, Dec 2

8 to 1:30638 Bryan Ave

Lots of brand new clothes, Jackets (men

& women), new clothes for kids, camping pants & shirts Jewelry, Lots more

Services

Ed’s Mobile RepairDomestic, Asian,

European specialistDealer Certifi ed

ASE Advanced Tech863-654-6387

EmploymentFull Time

Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center located in LaBelle is currently hiring for these positions:

Cook (morning and evening shift), Dietary Aide (evening shift). RN’s and LPN’s-all shifts, Must have current Florida RN or LPN License, C.N.A.’s-all shifts. Must have Florida C.N.A. License. Please apply in person at 250 Broward Ave. LaBelle

EmploymentFull Time

SOUTH SEAS ISLAND

RESORT is HIRINGOffers full time positions:

Housekeeper, Beach Attendant, Dishwasher, Server, Cook and more!Free transportation, Health Ins., Dental,

paid vacation, sick time. Discount meals. Interview on

WEDNESDAY, December 5TH

From 9 am to 12 noonCAREERSOURCE OF

LABELLE921 Anvil Court, LaBelle

EmploymentPart TimePERSON NEEDED TO

WORK IN ORGANIC MANGO GROVE on Pine Island. Will pay for gas milage. (239)283-8920

EmploymentFull Time

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Find it faster. Sell it soonerin the classifieds

Shop here first!The classified ads

BusinessOpportunities

NOTICEIndependent Newspapers will never accept any ad-vertisement that is illegal or considered fraudulent. In all cases of ques-tionable value, such as promises of guaranteed income from work-at-home programs - if it sounds too good to be true, chances are that it is. If you have questions or doubts about any ad on these pages, we ad-vise that before respond-ing or sending money ahead of time, you check with the Better Business Bureau at 772-878-2010 for previous complaints.

Some 800 and 900 tele-phone numbers may re-quire an extra charge, as well as long distance toll costs. We will do our best to alert our reader of these charges in the ads, but occasionally we may not be aware of the charges. Therefore, if you call a number out of your area, use caution.

Roofing

Metal RoofsRe-Roofs

Roof Repairs

Seamless GuttersSoffit & FasciaFree Estimates

Lic# CCC037019981 Cowboy Circle

Office (863)675-7045Fax (863)612-1158

Lic#CCC1325950 Office: (863) 675-70451050 Commerce Dr. Suite B. Fax (863) 612-1158

Tree Removal/Trimming

Furniture

Extra large China cabinet, twin bed. Moving must sell. 863-674-0482

Lawn & Garden

Club Cadet Riding Lawn Mower LTX1040, 42 inch cut, low hours, runs great, new blades, and Well maintained $800 863-673-2579

Tree Removal/Trimming

Apartments

Apartamento para trabajadores

agrícola basado en ingresos

Pollywog Creek Com-mons tiene disponibili-

dad inmediata para 2, 3 y 4 dormitorios Apart-

mentos.El alquiler se basa en el 30% de sus ingresos si califi ca. Las unidades

disponibles se reservan específi camente para familias de trabaja-

dores agrícolas. Se apli-can restricciones de

ingresos.La tarifa de la aplica-cion es de $35 por fa-milia. El depósito es de

$400.

Llamenos al 863-674-9959

Equal HousingOpportunity

How do you find a jobin today’s competi-tive market? In theemployment sectionof the classifieds

Houses - Rent

RIVER FRONT - 2BR/3BA, 2 Car Garage, Golf Course. End of the road. Highway 80 east of LaBelle. $1000/mo. Credit check required 970-708-9993

Office Space Rent

Affordable single offi ce for rent in LaBelle. Internet, kitchen, con-ference rooms, good parking, close in. Also virtual offi ce services available. Call Lori 239-292-4458

Storage Space Rent

LABELLE RENT-A-SPACE Cowboy Way & Kennedy Blvd. Monthly includes

tax: 5’x10’ $42.80; 8’x10’ $53.50;10’x10’ $58.85; 8’x25’ $96.30;

24 hr access $25 returnable key deposit.

863-675-2392

Campers/RVs

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

on the spot.Call 954-789-7530

Public Notice

*NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Florida Department of Transportation Project

Bids will be received by the District One Offi ce until 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 21, 2017 for the following Proposals:

E1R42-R0 - RPM, Striping, & Pavement Markings in Desoto, Glades, Hard-ee, Hendry, & Highlands CountiesBudget Amount: $587,088.00

Complete letting advertisement information for this project is available on our website at http://www.dot.state.fl .us/contractsadministrationdistrict1/: or by calling (863) 519-2559.483211 CN 11/30;12/7/2017

Public Notice

LEGAL NOTICENotice is hereby given that Fort Knox Self Storage located at 1025 Commerce Drive, LaBelle Florida 33935 intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (83.801-83.809). The public sale or other disposition of the following household/Misc items property will take place at Fort Knox Self Storage 1025 Com-merce Drive, LaBelle FL 33935 be-ginning on December 16, 2017 at 9:00AM This public sale requires a 50.00 cash deposit on all win-ning bids.

Ray & Melissa Altman Elenda GarciaLouis Hernandez Garcia Marsha Harris Selinda HerreraKasie RodriguezVeronica & Juan ValadezLawrence Whaley483198 CB 11/30;12/7/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 12/08/2017, 10:00 am at 74 S. INDUSTRIAL LOOP, LABELLE, FL 33975, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. TIMS TOWING & RECOV-ERY reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1HGCG5640XA084830 1999 HONDA

2C3KA43R67H710893 2007 CHRYSLER

2G1WF52E1491269982004 CHEVROLET

1FTEX15Y7RKA758041994 FORD

483197 CN 11/30/2017

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Construction on Phases 3, 4, & 5 of Helms Road Extension in Hendry County will began on Monday, November 27.

Please be advised that Helms Road Ex-tension is to remain closed and traffi c is not permitted on Helms Road Extension until the project is completed.

The contractor, Ajax Paving, will be back on site beginning Nov. 27 and the safety of

both workers and the public is the number one priority; therefore, the public is asked not to travel through this work zone until the project is completed.

Phases 3, 4, and 5 of the project consist of a sidewalk, multi-use path and the addition of the northern two lanes (for a total of four travel lanes) of the Helms Road Extension from State Road 80 to State Road 29.

The 29th Annual Living Christmas Tree

December 3, 2017

The Modern Gentlemen January 8, 2018

3 Redneck Tenors January 18, 2018

The Glenn Miller Orchestra January 23, 2018

Box Office 561-993-1160Buy tickets @ www.dollyhand.org

All dates, artists and programs subject to change.

1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts

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request6 Get too personal9 Prepare a spread

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in retail15 Duvall’s role in

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16 Rap sheet entry17 Tarot card

representingunion

19 Hobbles20 Wind that can be

controlled21 Chowed down22 Prairie home23 Fertility lab

supply24 Brightening near

a sunspot26 Genre that

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amenities41 Work for42 See 5-Down46 Mountain ending47 Inclined48 Pantomime49 Ingredient that

mimics the flavorof an ediblefungus

53 Citi Field player54 Set of devotional

prayers55 Genetic stuff56 React to yeast57 Time piece?58 Checkers’

speech? (or whatare hidden in 17-,24-, 35- and 49-Across)

60 Nickel and dime61 Lennon’s love62 Swindler63 Cut drastically64 Youngster65 Low cards

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instruments12 Beethoven’s last

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13 Deals with apatchy lawn

18 Trumpet protector22 __ steamer25 Stranger27 Yaks28 Letters in a

dossier32 Do lutzes, say33 The Beatles’

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34 Host of some off-campus parties

36 Weddinginvitation request

37 “Abort!” key38 Poet’s art39 Spray40 Frederick the

Great’s realm43 Party choice44 Time associated

with gracefulchildren

45 Swears (to)47 From the

beginning48 “That’s a shame!”50 Mythical goat-

men51 Academic Maine

town52 Gold brick56 Oberhausen’s

region58 Period, for one59 Autumn mo.

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Work to resume on Helms Extension

December Art Classes At Barron Park House Gallery

Penny Fox, Lehigh artist and “Best of Show” winner at the Perceptions art show, will be teaching a 2-day workshop on Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9. The class is titled “Cards”. You will be making cards

using pencils and ink. The classes are from 1 to 3:30 both days. The fee is $25.00 for both classes or $15 for one day. For more details, contact Penny at 239-292-7105 or penelope-artist2@aol.com. You may also stop by the Gallery to pick up an application. The Gal-lery is located at 471 No. Lee St. and is open from noon to 5 Thursday thru Sunday.

Community Briefs

Christmas in the ParkThe Women’s Club of LaBelle is sponsor-

ing the Christmas in the Park again this year on Saturday, Dec. 9, and they are partner-ing with LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corp to make it even better than before. Vendors are needed for the celebration. You can call Christine Eaton at 207-745-9872 if you want to participate this year or need any information. There will be a Santa, reindeer horses and a parade down Main St. to the Park. There will be music on the stage and many more things to entertain you from 2-7 p.m. when the boat parade will start.

LHM Lighted Christmas Boat Parade is looking for Entries

Come join us on Dec. 9 for the LaBelle Heritage Museum’s Annual Lighted Christ-mas Boat Parade beginning at 7 p.m. Deco-rate and enter your boat... or just come view the fl oating spectacle from the shoreline. We are looking for entries. No boat too small. Put your best ideas afl oat and join the fun. For entry form, rules, & route map... Go to: www.LaBelleHeritageMuseum.org or pick them up at the museum located at 360 N. Bridge St and the LDRC offi ce at 8 Park Ave. For more info call the Museum at: # 863-674-0034

Legion Auxiliary Dinner Wednesday December 13 the Auxiliary is

serving their special Stuffed Pork loin Dinner with mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans and dessert -$8.00 from 4 p.m. till we run out. There will be Karaoke that evening be-ginning at 7 p.m. The American Legion, Post 130, is located on W SR80 across from the Shell Station.

Christmas DinnersThe American Legion is taking the names,

addresses, phone numbers and number of meals to be delivered to veterans, disabled, seniors, shut-ins, or incapacitaed individuals that are otherwise unable to receive a hot meal on Christmas Day. The dinner includes turkey, all the fi xings and desert. Please call the Post at 863-675-8300 to leave a name and all needed information. Our volunteers can travel between Alva and Pioneer Plantation, and between Felda and Palmdale. Volun-teers are appreciated on Christmas morning to package and deliver meals. Any donations for this event may be made to “American Le-gion Post 130,” we are a 501(c)3 non-profi t and your gift is tax deductible. Merry Christ-mas!

Family Eye Care is a Toys for Tots collection site

This holiday season, Family Eye Care will be a collection site for Toys for Tots. We will also be hosting our annual holiday open house on Thursday, December 14 from 5-7pm. Be sure to stop by and enjoy the horse and carriage rides along with refresh-ments. We hope to see all of you there!

Toys for Tots SpecialThe Firehouse Community Theater at 241

Bridge St, LaBelle, will hold their 3rd Annual Christmas Sing-A-Long To Benefi t Toys For Tots on December 17, starting at 7:00 p.m. Singing, laughter and giving is hap-pening once more. Admission is just $10 or an unwrapped new toy for a child or two. Singing and giving can change attitudes and chase away the blues.

VFW Post 10100 EventsQueen of Hearts is now open to the Pub-

lic. Drawing is at 7:00 p.m.Hamburgers are BACK!! Every Saturday

from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Best Hamburg-ers and fries in town. Grilled to perfection. Have it your way.

Ladies Night, Every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ladies drink at 1/2 Price.

Lunch is available Mon. - Fri. from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Happy Hour: Mon.-Fri. - 3:00 p.m. til 8:00 p.m.

1st Thursday of every month House Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

1st Thursday of every month Veterans Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

2nd Wednesday of every month The Aux-iliary Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Bingo every Sunday at 2:00 p.m.Turkey Shoot 2nd and 4th Sun. of every

month at 1:00 p.m.Hall rental available to the PUBLIC. We

are a Smoke Free Dining Room. We are lo-cated on Hwy 29 next to the Rodeo Grounds. For further information call 863-675-8008

American Legion eventsHappy Hour Monday - Friday 11a-1p, and

4p-6p.All Events below are open to the public.

The American Legion Post 130 is located at 699 W SR80, across from the Shell Station.

Dec. 1, 8 15, 22 & 29 - Friday - 5-7 p.m. Fish Fry with assortment of fi sh, shrimp, crabcakes & chicken with cole slaw, baked potato or French fries & roll $9. Homemade desserts by the American Le-gion Auxiliary are available $1/slice to sup-port our Veterans. Karaoke begins at 7 p.m. Dining room is smoke free and open to the public.

Dec. 2 – Saturday – 8-11 a.m. Break-fast with Santa; Pancakes & Sausage served, 8 & under FREE, 9yr – adult $3 – Bring your children to see Santa & Mrs. Claus - take pic-tures. Public Welcome!

Dec. 2 & 16 - Saturday- 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hamburgers cooked your way. Ham-burger $3.00 - Fries $1.00

Dec. 9 - Saturday – 5 p.m.–till run out, Chicken & Dumplings by the Auxiliary, served inside, then will be outside with the Night Under the Stars.

Dec. 9 - Saturday – 7 p.m.-till - Night Under the Stars with Live Desperado Band. Set-up will be behind the Legion with tents, tables & chairs. Come enjoy the evening, Open to the Public.

Dec. 13 – Wednesday – 4 p.m.-Run-out – The Auxiliary Stuffed PorkLoin Dinner,

with Mashed potatoes/gravy, Green Beans and Dessert -$8.00

Dec. 13 – Wednesday – 4 p.m. till? The Auxiliary Christmas Cookie Sale during dinner, choose from a Variety of Home Made Cookies - Perfect for Gifts or for Yourself, $5.00 per container and container included.

“Like” our Facebook page to get all the weekly updates and get the newsletters and calendars on our website at www.legion-post130.com

American Legion Post 130 Meetings: (All Members welcome)

Dec. 6 - Wed – 7:30p.m. American Legion Riders meeting

Dec. 7 -Thurs – 6 p.m. DAV (Disabled

American Veterans) meetingDec. 13 - Wed – 6 p.m. Sons of the

American Legion meetingDo you need meeting space? The

American Legion is offering meeting space to any local non-profi t organizations or hobby clubs, some restrictions apply, as a services-in-kind donation. Call the Post at 863-675-8300 and leave a message for the Commander concerning “Meeting Space.” American Legion Post 130 is located on SR80 West, across from the Shell station. For further information call 863-675-8300. Din-ing room is open to the public and smoke free.

Hendry Regional Medical Center524 West Sagamore Ave. | Clewiston, FL 33440 | 863-902-3000

Hendry Regional Convenient Care Center450 South Main Street | LaBelle, FL 33935 | 863-675-2356

November is American Diabetes Month, a time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes

prevention and control.

Hendry Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the

Department of Health of Hendry County, offers a nationally recognized Diabetes Prevention Program to help

prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes. This free program meets weekly and monthly. For more information on Diabetes or to register for

classes, please call 863-983-1123

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