Invitation From Glades Public Library

MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- Glades County Friends of the Library is once again open for new members. The Friends of the Library is an organization that meet only four times a year to plan the various events sponsored by the library. The library sponsors such events as Art in the Park, story hour on Tuesday mornings for the pre-school children and many other activities including free computer classes for beginners, Kindle classes and the library book sale. 

The next meeting of the Friends of the Library will be on May 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the conference room of the library.

In addition to the regular business meeting, there is always a presentation of interest for the members with refreshments as well. The Friends of the Library also maintains the historical section of the library. 

Dues are only $5 for the whole year. Come and join us and be sure to bring some of those good ideas with you. Interested parties should contact Mary Booher at the library or call her at 863-946-0744.

For those of you who are internet connected with your cell phones, I-Pads and tablets, etc., check out the web page for the Heartland Library Cooperative. Click on "Polaris Pac APP". It's an app for all smartphones and tablets, allowing users to search the catalog, view their account, renew items, place holds, check library hours, access databases and access downloadable e-Book and audiobook services. 

When patrons access Polaris, their smartphone or tablet will automatically recognize they are using a smart phone and will allow them to switch to the mobile view.

More Homes Sold In LaBelle Area

12 Home Sales Closed Last Week

LABELLE, FL. -- From April 24 to May 1st, there were 12 homes sold in the LaBelle area for an average price of $55,917.

The sales included:

1) $33,000 on Bonneville St
2) $47,000 on Broward Ave
3) $42,000 on Cornelia Dr
4) $170,000 on Frontier Cir
5) $73,000 on Gunn Cir
6) $35,000 on Hardee St
7) $25,000 on Nobles Rd
8) $64,000 on Rainbow Cir
9) $31,000 on Schooner Dr
10) $26,000 on Sena Ct
11) $60,000 on Walter Greer Rd
12) $65,000 on S Cypress St

Woman Missing In Lehigh Acres

LaBelle Bridge Affected By Roadwork

One Lane Traffic On SR29 At Times Until Fall
LABELLE, FL. -- The Florida Department of Transportation’s contractor, Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC., starts a 1.4 mile resurfacing and improvement project on SR 29 from SR 80 to CR 731 (Whidden Road) in Hendry County on May 16, 2012. The contractor is placing new asphalt on SR 29, building sidewalk and replacing signals. 

In addition, bicycle/pedestrian railing is being installed on the bridge. Crews will begin work with installation of construction signs and silt fence for erosion control. Motorists should expect only one lane of traffic open during milling and resurfacing operations, which are scheduled to occur during daytime hours. Flagmen will be onsite to direct traffic. 

Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway.

Use of driveways may be interrupted for a short period of time while the paving operation moves past the driveway. If driveway interruptions are expected to occur, business owners in the segment of work activity will be notified the day before. 

Lane closures within 600 feet of signalized intersections are NOT allowed from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

During this project, motorists should expect construction trucks and vehicles to be entering and exiting the roadway. Drivers should anticipate changes in routine travel patterns – and always use caution. Travel times may be longer than usual. Motorists should plan extra time driving in this area.

Project completion is expected in the fall of 2012. Cost is $1.9 million.

A public information meeting will be at the LaBelle Civic Center on May 8 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Boil Water Notice In LaBelle

Electric Malfunction

LABELLE, FL.--A boil water notice has been issued for the City of LaBelle water service area. All City of LaBelle water users are advised to bring drinking water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to consumption.

The notice is necessary due to an electric breaker malfunction. This notice is effective immediately and will be in effect at least until Friday, May 4, 2012 at 5 pm or a different notice is issued lifting the boil water action. 

For further information please call Joseph Thomas at 863-675-4684 or City Hall during regular business hours at 863-675-2872.