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Community Events


YMS collecting printer cartridges
Yearling Middle School (YMS) is collecting empty printer and
copy toner cartridges. They are sent in for credits that go toward
school supplies to be used by all students. To donate empty printer
or toner cartridges, they can be dropped off at YMS, 925 N.W. 23rd
Lane, or at The Stitchin' Post, 620 S. Parrott Ave. Or call Tracy at
(863) 462-5056, or Linda at (863) 467-1484 for free pick up.

Childbirth education classes offered
The Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition will hold childbirth edu-
cation classes at the Florida Community Health Center, 308 N.W.
Fifth Ave. For information, call the Healthy Start office at (863) 462-
5877.

Parent education classes offered
The Okeechobee County Healthy Start Coalition will be offering
parenting education classes for infants to age 3. All pregnant
women and parents are encouraged to attend. Each participant will
receive a gift. This adults-only parenting class consists of six, one-
hour classes. You must attend all six classes to get a certificate of
completion. No child care will be available. Call (863) 462-5877 for
registration.

Center offers parenting classes
The Pregnancy Resource Center, 1505 S. Parrott Ave., Suite D, of-
fers a continuous ten-week free parenting class on Mondays from 7
until 8 p.m. at New Endeavor High School, 575 S.W..28th St. The
school is located across the street from Osceola Middle School. For
information, call Al Jaquith at (863) 462-5000, ext. 282, or (863) 763-
0437.

Volunteers needed to plan parade
People are needed from a cross section of the community to be part
of a committee that will plan the Martin Luther King Day parade. To
become a part of the committee or to place an entry of a float, vehicle,
horses, groups, etc. call George Robinson at (863) 610-0973.
Blood donors are needed
Florida's Blood Centers is looking for blood donors in Okeecho-
bee. The blood mobile will be at Raulerson Hospital, 1796 U.S. 441 N.,
on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The
mobile unit will be at the Wal-Mart parking lot, 2101 S. Parrott Ave., on
the fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The
month of August may be skipped. For information,, call (863) 382-
4499. All blood types are needed. There is no upper age limit, and most
medications and conditions are acceptable. Diabetes and blood pres-
sure donations can also be accepted. A picture ID is needed for all
donors.

Career Center helps in job search
The One Stop Career Center, 209 S.W. Park St., has services avail-
able at no charge to help people in their search for the right em-
ployee or job. For more, visit their web site at www.tcjobs.org; or,
call (863) 462-5350.

CAP looking for senior and cadet members
The Florida Wing of the Civil Air Patrol United States Air Force Aux-
iliary has formed a CAP unit in Okeechobee. Okeechobee Com-posite
Squadron 453 currently has 26 members. Senior members and cadets
are being recruited for the unit. Youths between the ages of 12 and 18
are eligible. Senior members are needed to administer the unit and


provide supervision for the cadets. The three main missions of the Civil
Air Patrol are emergency services, aerospace education and cadet pro-
grams. Senior members and cadets work side by side to accomplish
these missions. If you are interested in becoming a cadet or senior
member contact Gene O'Neill at the Okeechobee Emergency Opera-
tions Center, (863) 763-3212.

Martha's House collecting cell phones
Martha's House is collecting used cell phones to return for money.
Martha's House can also have them 9-1-1 activated for participants. If
you have any used cell phones to donate call (863) 763-2893, or drop
them off at their administrative office at 103 N.W. Fifth St.

My Aunt's House seeking volunteers
My Aunt's House, Inc. a 501 (c) (3) organization is looking for
two to three volunteers to work in our Closet any day, or days, Mon-
day through Friday during the hours of 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. We are
also looking for a volunteer to become the director and a board
member of The Clothes Closet. The volunteer should communicate
well with the public and should be able to seek support from city
and county officials, business executives and other organizations.
Work days and hours are flexible. Call (863) 634-2306 for informa-
tion.

Free pregnancy tests offered
The Pregnancy Resource Center of Okeechobee, a non-profit or-
ganization, is now available to offer free pregnancy testing to girls and
women of all ages. We offer free and confidential pregnancy tests,
peer counseling, referrals for a free ultrasound, parenting classes and
abstinence education. Operating hours are from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
on Tuesday and Thursdays. Parenting classes are held at 7 p.m. on
Tuesday. We are located at 1505 S. Parrott Ave., across from the
movie theatre. If you would like more information on this or set an
appointment for a free pregnancy test please call (863) 763-8859.

Free adult GED classes offered
Indian River Community College will be offering free adult basic
education/GED and English as a second language classes at these loca-
tions: Dixon Hendry Center, 2229 N.W. Ninth Ave., English as second
language classes, Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon,
adult basic education/GED, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.
until 8:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Yearling Middle
School, 925, N.W. 23 Lane, English as a second language classes, Mon-
day -Wednesday 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.; Everglades Ele-mentary, 3725
S.E. Eighth St., English as a second language classes, Tuesday and
Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m.

Library hosts computer classes
The Heartland Library Cooperative will be holding basic and ad-
vanced computer classes at the Okeechobee County Library, 206 S.W
16th St. Basic computer knowledge and word processing sills will be
demonstrated, as well as how to access and navigate the internet. For
the dates and times of these classes, contact the Okeechobee County
Library at (863) 763-3536.

Center offers service to children
The Family Outreach Center at Sacred Heart offers a service to
youth and children by giving free classes in martial arts. The classes are
currently taught four days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
from 6 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.


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New Year's Day: Partly cloudy with scattered showers. The high
will be in the lower 80s with south winds at 5 to 10 mph. The chance
of rain will be 30 percent.
Monday night: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. The low
will be in the lower 60s with southwest wind around 5 mph shifting
to the north after midnight. The chance of rain is 40 percent.

Extended Forecast
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. The high will be in
the upper 70s. The wind will be north around 5 mph shifting to the
northeast at 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 30
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Garbage pick-up will be delayed one day
OKEECHOBEE Waste Management has announced that there
will be no residential or commercial garbage pickup on Monday,
Jan. 1.
The schedule for the week of New Year's Day will be: Monday,
Jan. 1, will be picked up Tuesday, Jan. 2; Tuesday, Jan. 2, will be
picked up Wednesday, Jan. 3; Wednesday, Jan. 3, will be picked up
Thursday, Jan. 4; Thursday, Jan. 4, will be picked up Friday, Jan. 5;
and Friday, Jan. 5, will be picked up Saturday, Jan. 6.
This schedule includes all pickups for garbage, yard waste and
recyclables.

Drivers can list emergency contacts
Effective in the State of Florida as of Oct. 2, you can have two
emergency contacts attached to your Florida driver's license.
If you are in an accident, emergency rescuers can check your dri-
ver's license and two emergency contacts will pop up so they do not
have to search for relatives.
Go to https://www6.hsmv.state.fl.us/dlcheck/findcustomer to
emergency contacts, put in your driver's license and then it will ask
for the name, address and phone number of two people you want to
have contacted.
For information on adding emergency contacts or other related
concerns, contact the nearest Florida driver's license office. In Okee-
chobee, the driver's license office is located at 1857 U.S. 441 S.E.
Their phone number is (863) 462-5225.

Guaranteed rural housing loans
OKEECHOBEE The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Devel-
opment offers a single family guaranteed rural housing program
(GRH) designed to assist low and moderate income, credit worthy
families and individuals in buying existing or building new homes in
rural areas.
To qualify, applicants must be under the moderate income limit for
the county in which they would live, have an acceptable credit history,
and adequate and dependable income sufficient to meet all obliga-
tions.
Call the Okeechobee Rural Development office at (863) 763-3345,
ext. 503, to get the names of the lenders, income limits and informa-
tion about the Guaranteed Housing Program.
For information on the programs offered by USDA Rural Develop-
ment, visit its website at www.rurdevl.usda.gov/pa.

Dog lovers sought for new club
OKEECHOBEE Interested parties are being sough to start an
informal group to meet and discuss topics dealing with their AKC
pure-bred dogs.
Topics will include, but will not be limited to: health, nutrition,
training, correct AKC breed standards and ethical breeding, as well
as any other topics of interest to the group.
For information, contact Billie at (863) 467-1958; or, by e-mail at
billie4121 @aol.com with your breed, name and number.


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The Okeechobee News, Monday, January 1, 2007


Florida cookbook on sale


By Debbie Clements
Extension Family &
Consumer Science Agent
"Simply Florida, A Taste of
Flavors from the Sunshine State"
is a new cookbook that started
with a 4-H project in 1930. It is a
tribute to a woman who dedicat-
ed her life to educating people,
all people, about the practical
skills needed to improve their
lives.
Professor Mary Harrison died
in June 2006, nine days short of
her 88th birthday. Her passing
ended a 43-year career with the
University of Florida/IFAS Exten-
sion. Her friends and colleagues
are working to continue Harri-
son's Extension Programs
through sales of the "Simply
Florida" cookbook. Funds raised
will be used to endow the Mary
Harrison Distinguished Exten-
sion Professional and Enhance-
ment Award in the Family, Youth
and Community Sciences
Department at UF.
Mary Frances Nall (later Har-
rison) was a country girl living
on a south Alabama farm during
the depths of the Great Depres-
sion when she began her
involvement with the Extension
Service. The county education
budget was short of revenue in
1930 and classes ended after
three months. At her mother's
insistence, she completed a 4-H
record book and submitted it to
complement the abbreviated
school year.
Years later she reflected,
"That 4-H project started my
understanding the value of prac-
tical skills, I could see and touch
the results of my work." More 4-
H projects followed in the ensu-
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a variety of leadership roles in
the local 4-H program, the focus
always on practical skills.
Following her college years
Harrison taught in public
schools, was the director of
adult education in Corpus
Christi, Texas and even worked
in an aircraft factory during
World War II. In 1963, Harrison
took the job as "Home Demon-
stration Agent" at the Nassau
County Cooperative Extension
Service in Callahan, Fla. Her pro-
grams covered what are now
identified as Family and Con-
sumer Sciences and 4-H.
Harrison's efforts always
stressed the applied value of the
skills she taught and there was
usually an innovative approach.
Sewing, canning and meal
preparation on a budget were
her stock in trade. She also
taught sharp shopping skills to
anyone seeking to stretch a pay-
check.
"On several occasions my
mother packed my lunch with
recipes she was testing for pro-
grams," said her eldest son Les
Harrison, who is now an Exten-
sion Agent in Leon County. "My
friends were always interested in
what I would pull out of my
brown sack and sometimes
wanted to swap lunches. It was
always an adventure."
Harrison took a statewide
specialist position with the Flori-
da Cooperative Extension Ser-
vice after four years in Nassau
County. She was promoted to


Professor in 1982. She continued
her innovative approach to
teaching practical skills covering
such diverse topics as seat belt
usage, fixing credit problems
and planning a funeral. She fre-
quently visited Tallahassee dur-
ing this time, working coopera-
tively with the Home Economics
program housed at the Florida
State College for Women. Before
her death, Harrison was aware
that the award was named for
her long service. She confided in
close friends that she was flat-
tered by the honor.
The "Simply Florida" cook-
book has been a fun and cre-
ative way for friends and col-
leagues to remember Harrison.
A collection of recipes highlight-
ing unique Florida fare are cap-
tured in this colorful coffee
table-style cookbook. The book
also provides nutritional analysis
of each recipe for those who are
health-conscious.
For more information or to
purchase the "Simply Florida"
cookbook contact Okeechobee
Extension Service at (863) 763-
6469. Orders can also be made
online at www.SimplyFlorida.
org. More about the Mary Harri-
son Distinguished Extension
Professional and Enhancement
Award can be found at
http://fycs.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty/
harrison.htm
I've placed more information
on our Okeechobee web page,
http://okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu.
If you need additional informa-
tion, please email us at okee-
chobee@ifas.ufl.edu or call us
at (863) 763-6469. Local resi-
dents can stop by our office at
458 Hwy 98 North in Okee-
chobee.


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Yearly calendar event
Heather Gage (left) joins Sandy Gage (right) who portrayed an aerial scene from a card that
her daughter sent her, in her painting. The painting was used in the annual calendar com-
piled from residents from Okeechobee Health Care Facility. Calendars are available for $20
at facility or by calling 634-7714. All monies received support the art program at the facility.


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the Genealogical Society of Okeechobee meeting held on Dec. 13. They are looking
for material for the genealogical and historical section of the Moore Haven Library.
The society donated copies of Cemetery Inscriptions, Marriage Records and Obituar-
ies. Attending the presentation were: (left to right) Rogel Brown, vice president of the
Genealogical Society of Okeechobee; Mary Booker, Moore Haven librarian; Julie
Perry, Moore Haven genealogist; and, Eve Olson, president of the Genealogical Soci-
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Art festival slated
for Feb. 24-25
The Top of the Lake Art Fest
will be held Feb. 24 and 25 in Fla-
gler Parks #3 and 4, and will be
Okeechobee's first juried art
show. For information, contact
Okeechobee Main Street at (863)
357-MAIN.

Main Street plans
annual barbecue
Okeechobee Main Street will
host its fifth annual barbecue
March 2 and 3. Those wanting to
take part in the event should call
(63) 357-MAIN.

Contests planned
for county fair
The Okeechobee County Fair
Association is seeking contest
participants in our inaugural fair
to be held March 9-18, 2007. The
contests consist of quilting,
sewing, painting, drawing, pho-
tography and woodworking.
There will also be food competi-
tions such as home baking and
canned goods; and a vegetable
competition featuring categories
such as garden vegetable, fruit
and vegetable and largest veg-
etable. Entry forms and rules are
available at the Okeechobee
County Extension Office, 458 U.S.
98 North. For information, contact
Linda Syfrett at (863) 763-6232 or
Dianne Spann at (863) 634-3327.

Bike rally benefits
local charities
Splinter Productions will pres-
ent an Okeechobee Memorial
Day Bike Rally on Saturday, May


26, and Sunday, May 27, 2007, at
Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center,
4200 S.R. 70 E. Gates open both
days from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Events include live music, food,
drawings, bike show, contests,
vendors, poker runs and motorcy-
cle events. Children 12 and under
are free. Tickets are $10 per per-
son on Saturday and Sunday. A
full weekend pass is $15 per per-
son. A percentage of the proceeds
will support Big Lake Missions,
the Pregnancy Resource Center
and More 2 Life Ministries. Ven-
dors, bands, sponsors, parking
attendants, cleaning crews and
security personnel are currently
being sought. For information call
(863)-634-8980 or (863) 634-
4151; log onto
www.splintpro.com; or by mail at
Splinter Productions, P.O. Box
623, Okeechobee, FL 34973.


Artists wanted
for mural project

Okeechobee Main Street's
Mural and Visual Arts committee
is seeking an experienced mural
artist to paint an outside mural.
The building the mural will be
painted on is the Embarq/Sprint
building located in the heart of the
City of Okeechobee at 110 S Par-
rott Ave..The expected size of the
mural should cover the front of
the two-story by 30-foot building.
The theme of the mural will fea-
ture the history of the telephone
service in Okeechobee. Two por-
traits will be required for this proj-
ect. The mural committee is
accepting designs and proposals
for this mural project. Project is to
begin in the spring of 2007. Please
contact Bridgette Waldau at (863)
467-7300 for information.


Discount cards aid
youth activities
Communities in Schools and
the Police Athletic League-of
Okeechobee have discount cards
available. The cards are $10 and
are good for one year at selected
businesses. Cards can be pur-
chased at CarQuest, 300 N.W.
Park St. For information, call
(863) 462-5863. Proceeds will go
toward youth activities in our
community.

Red Cross offers
HIV/AIDS course
The American Red Cross-
Okeechobee Branch offers a
basic HIV/AIDs instruction course
that complies with Florida
employment requirements for
individuals working in. various
vocations. This is a self-study
course that includes text work
and the successful completion of
a multiple choice written test. The
cost of the course is $15. Call the
local Red Cross office at (863)
763-2488 for information.

Farmer's Market
open each Thursday
Okeechobee Main Street's
Farmer's Market will be held
every Thursday evening from 4
until 7 p.m. in Flagler Park 3. For
information call (863) 357-MAIN.

Volunteers needed
at skate park
Communities in Schools is in
need of volunteers to help man
the skate park during concession
hours. Hours are available any
day of the week. We will provide


training and background screen-
ings. For information, contact
Mike Davis, youth project director,
at (863) 462-5863.

Church hosting
interaction program
The First United Methodist
Church, 200 N.W. Second St., will
be hosting God's Time a morn-
ing of free organized Christian
activities that includes play,
instruction and interaction for
parents and their pre-school chil-
dren. The event will be held each
Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until
noon. Child care will be provided
for infants during the class. For
information, call (863) 763-4021.

VNA offers
flu vaccines
Flu vaccines are now available
at Visiting Nurse Association, 208
S.E. Park St., Monday through Fri-
day from 9 a.m. until noon and
from 1 until 4 p.m. There is no
charge with Medicare Part B; oth-
erwise, the cost is $30 for the flu
vaccine and $45 for the pneumo-
nia shot. For information, call
Anna or Debbie at (863) 357-
2197.

Children's ranch
plans yard sales
Real Life Children's Ranch,
7777 U.S. 441 S.E., will hold yard
sales on Thursday and Friday,
every other week until the first of
the year, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
For information, call (863) 763-
4242.

Advocacy group
seeking members
The Florida Local Advocacy


Council in this area has openings
for membership. The members
of the volunteer council protect
and advocate for a better quality
of life for Floridians with unique
needs. Volunteers are appointed
by the governor for a four-year
term. Local meetings are held on
the second Tuesday of the
month in Fort Pierce. Call Penina
Popper at (800) 342-0825 for
information; or, visit www.flori-
dasac.org.

Church offers religious
education classes
Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
901 S.W Sixth St., will be offering
religious education classes for
children. Registrations for
Catholic Christian Doctrine
(C.C.D.) are now being accepted.
Classes for children in grades
kindergarten through ninth will
be held every Sunday from 11:30
a.m. until 12:35 p.m. For informa-
tion, call the parish office at (863)
763-3727.


Someone said years ago: "An
adult who ceases after youth to
unlearn and relearn his facts, and to
reconsider his opinions, is like a
blindfolded person walking into a
familiar room where someone has
moved the furniture."
Life changes! When we were chil-
dren, it seemed like five years elapsed
between Christmas and the Fourth of
July. Today we can scarcely turn
around until another year has passed.
This is a case of relearning the facts.
It is not that Christmas is of any less
importance to us, but that each day,
each hour has more value to us, and
we are more concerned with the
activities of the present than the
months of the future.
The happiest of all people are
those who say: "There just aren't
enough hours in the day." It is a
way of saying "I failed to do all
the wonderful and exciting things
today that I wanted to do.
Thought to remember: Break
time into bits, and enjoy every
morsel to Its fullest.






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Community Events

Shared Services panel will meet
The executive roundtable meeting of Shared Services Network
of Okeechobee County will meet Friday, Jan. 12, from 1:30 until 3
p.m. in the board room of the Okeechobee County School Board
office, 700 S.W. Second Ave. The topic will be Building Develop-
mental Assets in Youth. For information call Sharon Vinson at
(863) 462-5000, ext. 257.

Chamber hosting Big Top Extravaganza
The Under the Big Top European Extravaganza, sponsored by
the Okeechobee County Chamber of Commerce, will be at the
American Legion Fairgrounds Jan. 12, 13 and 14, 2007. There will
be high wire acts, aerial fantasy, clowns, jugglers, a magic show
and an aerial rocket stars thrill show. Adult, senior and children's
advance tickets go on sale Dec. 6 at the Chamber of Commerce
office at 55 S. Parrott Ave. For information, call the Chamber at
(863) 763-6464.

S. Florida Fair tickets on sale
South Florida Fair advanced tickets are on sale now at the
Okeechobee County Chamber of Commerce office, 55 S. Parrott
Ave. The South Florida Fair will be held Jan. 12-28, 2007, at the
South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. Advanced tickets
will only be available through Jan. 11.

Florida Boys to be in concert
The Florida Boys Quartet will be in concert on Sunday, Jan. 14,
2007, at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene His House Fel-
lowship, 425 S.W. 28th St. For information, call (863) 763-7113.

Plans made for MLK parade
Okeechobee Commdnity Improvement Association will spon-
sor the Martin Luther King Day march and parade on Monday, Jan.
15. The march will start at 9 a.m. at Douglas Brown School and
proceed to the Park Street gazebo, where a speech will be heard.
The line up for the parade will start at 9:30 a.m. in front of the First
Baptist Church, 401 S.W. Fourth St., and will follow the traditional
parade route, starting at 10 a.m. After the parade, the marchers
will return to Douglas Brown School where there will be activities.
To place an entry in the parade such as a group on foot, horse-
back, bikes, a float or vehicle contact George Robertson at
(863) 610-0973 or Bertha Boswell at (863) 763-4823.

GaL training being offered
The Guardian ad Litem program needs volunteers to help lead
children through the realities of the court and foster care system,
and into safe, permanent homes. The Guardian ad Litem program
will be training volunteers from Okeechobee, Indian River, St.
Lucie and Martin counties on Jan. 16, 18,23, 25 and 30 from 9 a.m.
until 4 p.m. at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, 350 N.W. Califor-
nia Blvd., in Port St. Lucie. For information, call (772) 785-5804.

AARP driver's safety course planned
An AARP driver safety course will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, and
Saturday, Jan. 27, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at St. Theresa's
Catholic Church fellowship hall at the corner of Chobee Loop and
S.R. 78 in Buckhead Ridge. Both days must be attended to com-
plete the course. You do not have to be a member of AARP or have
AARP auto insurance. All seniors 55 and over are invited. Consult
your Florida auto insurance agent for your three-year discount
upon completion of class. For information and reservations, call
Mrs. D.J. Bryan at (863) 763-0351.

Methodist church hosting evangelist
The First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St., will
welcome Reverend Terry R. Duckworth for revival services on
Sunday, Jan.21, 2007, at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Mon-
day, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 23. at 6:30 p.m.; and a spe-
cial youth program on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 6:30 until 8:30
p.m. Rev. Duckworth is a general evangelist for the Western North
Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. He was a
church pastor and lay speaker prior to becoming a full time evan-
gelist.



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Upcoming Events
Monday
A.A. meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. This will be an open meeting.
Okeechobee Model Airplane Club will meet at the Peace Lutheran
Church, 750 N.W. 23rd Lane. For information, contact David Fox at (863)
763-3296.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. for open discussion at Buck-
head Ridge Christian Church, 3 Linda Road. For information call (863) 634-
4780.
Okeechobee Senior Singers meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Okeechobee
Presbyterian Church, 312 North Parrott Ave. Everyone who enjoys singing
is invited. For information or to schedule an appearance for your organiza-
tion or group, contact Marge Skinner at (863) 532-0449.
Tuesday
Rotary Club of Okeechobee meets each Tuesday at noon at Golden
Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. The meetings are open to the public.
For information, contact Lonnie Kirsch at (863) 467-0158.
Alanon meeting will be held at the Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W.
Third St., at 8 p.m.
A.A. Closed discussion meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church of Our
Savior, 200 N.W. Third St.
Family History Center meets from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 S.W. Sixth St. Anyone interested in
finding who your ancestors ar&is welcome to attend. There is Census, IGI
(International Genealogical Index), Social Security Death Index and mili-
tary information available. For information, call Robert Massey at (863) 763-
6510.
Camera Club meetings will be every other Tuesday, from 5:30 until
6:30 p.m. Learn types and uses of film, speeds and technology and how to
see your world and capture it on film. Class is basic through extensive.
Registration is $20 and each class is $10. Call Bobbi at (863) 467-2614 for
information. Some of the proceeds will go towards Big Lake Mission's Out-
reach.
Gospel Sing every Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invited to
participate with vocal and/or instrumental music. For information, contact
Douglas Chiropractic Center at (863) 763-4320.
The Widow and Widowers Support Group meets at 8:30 a.m. at the
Clock Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Ave., for breakfast. For information, call
(863) 357-0297.
The Gathering Church Overcomers Group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the
fellowship hall, 1735 S.W. 24th Ave. This is a men's only meeting. For infor-
mation, call Earl at (863) 763-0139.
The Okeechobee Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral
Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. Anyone interested in becoming a member
is welcome. For information, contact Elder Sumner at (863) 763-6076.
Bible study at.the Living Word of Faith Church, 1902 S. Parrott Ave., at
7 p.m. Informal and informative discussions bring many Bible truths to life.
The public is invited.
Grief and Loss Support Group meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the
Hospice Building, 411 S.E. Fourth St. Everyone is welcome. For informa-
tion, contact Enid Boutrin at (863) 467-2321.
Community Country Gospel will meet at 7 p.m. at the church next to
Douglas Clinic on North Park St. Any individual or group that enjoys old
time gospel music is invited to participate. For information, contact Dr.
Edward Douglas at (863) 763-4320.
A.A. meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. This will be an open meeting.
Wednesday
Martha's House support groups meet each Wednesday. Spanish
groups meet from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Okeechobee Christian Church, 3055
S.E. 18th Terrace. Ana Romero is the group facilitator. Another group
meets in the Okeechobee County Health Department, 1798 N.W. Ninth
Ave., from 5 until 6 p.m. with Irene Luck as the group facilitator. There is
another meeting from 6 until 7 p.m. with Shirlean Graham as the facilitator.
For information, call (863) 763-2893.
The Okeechobee Jaycees will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the American
Legion Post #64, 510 S.E. Second St. The Jaycees would like to welcome
all energetic young people between the ages of 21 and 39, who are inter-
ested in working towards the betterment of our community. For informa-
tion, call Margaret Bowers at (863) 763-7399.
A.A meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church
200 N.W. Second St. It's an open meeting.
Narcotic Anonymous (NA) meet in the New Horizon building, 1600
S.W. Second Ave., from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. For information, call (863) 763-
1191.
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the'Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
701 S.W. Sixth St. It will be a closed discussion.
Thursday
Tantle Quilters meet every Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the His-
torical Society Museum on U.S. 98 N. For information call Margaret at (863)
467-8020, or Belinda at (863) 357-0166.
Family History Center meets from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 S.W. Sixth St. Anyone interested in
finding who your ancestors are is welcome to attend. There is Census, IGI
(International Genealogical Index), Social Security Death Index and mili-
tary information available. For information, call Robert Massey at (863) 763-
6510.
A.A. Closed big book meeting from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Church of Our
Savior, 200 N.W. Third St.
Prayer group meets at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, 412 N.W.
Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-5996.
Christian Fellowship Prayer group meets at 9:30 a.m. in the fellow-
ship hall at 412 N.W. Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-5996.
Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee will meet from noon until 1 p.m. at Vil-
lage Square Restaurant, 301 W. South Park St. All Kiwanis and the public
are welcome. For information, contact Ray Worley at (863) 467-0985.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly No. 47 will meet from 5 until 6:30 p.m. at the
United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. Please join us or ask ques-
tions. Call Doris at (863) 467-5206, or Hazel at (863) 763-4923 for informa-
tion.
Cowboys for Christ will meet at Dunklin Memorial, 407 N.W. Third Ave.
Everyone is invited. For information, call Mike Fletcher at (863) 357-6257.
Martha's House Inc. sponsors weekly support groups for women who
are, or have been, affected by domestic violence and abusive relation-
ships. The support groups are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. For informa-
tion call (863) 763-2893, or call Shirlean Graham or Irene Luck at (863) 763-
2893 or (863) 763-0202.
The Social Security Administration Office has moved to the One
Stop Center, 209 S.W. Park St., in Okeechobee. Representatives will be
available there from 9 a.m. until noon, .
Free Adult Basic Education/GED and English as a second lan-
guage classes will meet from 7 until 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, 701 S.W. Sixth St.
Okeechobee Outreach Hope Narcotics Anonymous will meet from 8
until 9 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W. Third St. For informa-
tion, call Hugh Lambert at (863) 763-7185.
Okeechobee Citizens Recreation Association, OCRA will meet at
7:30 p.m. at Teen Town, 305 N.W. Second St. Anyone interested may
attend. For information, contact Frank Coker at (863) 467-1941.
Ongoing Caregiver Support GroupHospice of Okeechobee and the
Area Agency on Aging sponsor a caregiver support group every Thursday
at 2 p.m. Anyone who is caring for an ill family member is welcome to join.
The group is facilitated by social workers and provides an opportunity for
caregivers to give one another support, information and ideas. The meet-
ings are held at Hospice at 411 S.E. Fourth St. For information, call (863)
467-2321.
A.A. meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. This will be an open meeting.
Narcotics Anonymous meets Thursday nights for a Step Study meet-
ing at 7 p.m. at the Buckhead Ridge Christian Church, 3 Linda Road, in
Buckhead Ridge. For information, call (863) 634-4780.
Okeechobee Main Street's Farmer's Market will be held every Thurs-
day evening from 4 until 7 p.m. in Flagler Park 3. Any questions and/or
comments can be directed to the Main Street office at (863) 357-MAIN.


Community Events

Red Cross offering various classes
The American Red Cross-Okeechobee Branch will be holding a
first aid class on Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 6 until 9 p.m.; an
infant/child CPR class on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 6 until 9 p.m.;
and an adult CPR class on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 6 until 9 p.m. To
register for one of these classes, call (863) 763-2488.

Substance abuse board to meet
The Okeechobee Substance Abuse Coalition's advisory board
will meet Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at
1600 S.W Second Ave. This is a brown bag lunch meeting and is
open to board members. For information call Jim Vensel at (863)
357-1977, or Val Marone at (863) 462-0040.

Yard sales benefit Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Pack #909 of Buckhead Ridge will hold yard sales
on Thursday, Jan. 4, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 53 10th St. in Buck-
head Ridge; and on Saturday, Jan. 6, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the
Buckhead Ridge Fire Department on S.R. 78. Proceeds of the sale
support ceremonial events, projects toward badges and camp.

Hospice plans yard sales
Hospice of Okeechobee, 411 S.E. Fourth St., will hold a yard
sale on Friday, Jan. 5, and Saturday, Jan. 6, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Donated items are needed and proceeds benefit patient care,
including services at The Hamrick Home. For information, call
Rhondaat (863) 467-2321 or (863) 697-1995.

Scrapbooking crop party is planned
A scrapbooking crop party will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 2007,
from 6 until 10 p.m. at the First Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Sec-
ond St. All levels of scrapbookers are welcome. There will be a
demonstration on the use of brads and eyelets in your scrapbook-
ing and card-making projects. Carolyn Jones will be available to
assist you with your scrapbooking questions and supplies.
Refreshments will be served and there will be door prizes. For
information call Carolyn at (863) 634-1885, or Joan at (863) 467-
0290.

BHRVFD plans pancake breakfast
The Buckhead Ridge Volunteer Fire Department on S.R. 78 W.
will have an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, including sausage
and a beverage, from 8 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, for
a donation of $4. For information, call Pat at (863) 357-1364.

Library hosting special program
The Okeechobee County Library and the Florida Humanities
Council will present "Voice of the Everglades: Marjory Stoneman
Douglas" as portrayed by Betty Jean Steinshouer on Sunday, Jan.
7, at 3 p.m. at the library, 206 S.W. 16th St. Ms. Steinshouer will
appear in character as Marjory Stoneman Douglas as she served in
the early 1970s as president of the Friends of the Everglades. This
program is brought to you by a grant from the Florida Humanities
Council. The program is free and open to the public.

Hospice board of directors to meet
The board of directors for Hospice of Okeechobee will hold
their annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, at 5 p.m. The meeting
will be held at the new Hospice residence, The Hamrick Home, at
411 S.E. Fourth St. For information, call (863) 467-2321.

OSAC training group will meet
The Okeechobee Substance Abuse Coalition's community out-
reach/training committee will meet Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, from 9
until 10 a.m. at 1600 S.W. Second Ave. The meeting is open to the
public. For information call Ken Kenworthy at (863) 462-5000, ext.
273, or Val Marone at (863) 462-0040.

Resource group to meet Jan. 8
The Okeechobee Substance Abuse Coalition's community
resource committee will meet Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, from 11:30
a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at 1600 S.W. Second Ave. This is a brown bag
lunch meeting and is open to the public. For information call Keith
Stripling at (863) 763-6064, or Val Marone at (863) 462-0040.

OSAC plans monthly meeting
The Okeechobee Substance Abuse Coalition's monthly meet-
ing will be held Jan. 9, 2007, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at
the First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second Ave. Every-
one is welcome and lunch will be served. For information, call Val
Marone at (863) 462-0040.

Weight loss classes scheduled
The Devotional Weight-Loss Program will have registration and
orientation on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007. There will be 11 weeks of
classes that will end on March 20. Classes will be held each Tues-
day from 9 until 11 a.m. at His House Fellowship Church of the
Nazarene, 425 S.W. 28th St. For information, call (863) 763-3519.

Healthy Start board will meet
The board of directors of the Okeechobee Healthy Start Coali-
tion will meet Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, at 11:30 a.m. at 575 S.W.
28 St. in the New Endeavors School building. The meeting is
open to the public. The Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition is part
of a statewide network of coalitions responsible for planning and
implementing services for pregnant women and infants. The
Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition is made up of citizens interest-
ed in promoting healthy families and healthy outcomes for babies
in Okeechobee. For information, call Kay Begin at (863) 462-5877.

Public meeting on TMDLs slated
The Environmental Protection Agency will be holding a public
meeting to solicit public input concerning setting total maximum
daily loads (TMDL) of nutrients for tributaries leading into Lake
Okeechobee. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. until noon on
Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Okeechobee Civic Center on U.S. 98 N.

Singer, songwriter to appear at library
Grammy-nominated Florida singer, songwriter Jeanie Fitchen
will be in concert at the Okeechobee County Library, 206 S.W.
16th St., on Friday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. Her program, "A Musical Jour-
ney through Florida," will be a treat for the entire family. This pro-
gram is sponsored by a grant from the Florida Humanities Coun-
cil. The program is free and open to the public.


Community Events


CCC won't meet in December
The Community Collaborative Council will not meet in Decem-
ber. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at the
School Board office located at 700 S.W. Second Ave. For informa-
tion call (863) 462-5000, ext. 257.

Library will host book discussion
The Friends of the Okeechobee Library Book Club will meet
Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. in the board room of the Okeechobee
County Public Library, 206 S.W. 16th St., to discuss "Snow Flower
and the Secret Fan," a novel by Lisa See. At the beginning of the
meeting titles will be chosen for discussion in the next six months.
Anyone who likes to read and discuss books is invited. For infor-
mation, call Jan at (863) 357-9980.


Winter Fest in BHR planned
The Buckhead Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, S.R. 78 W, will host
Winter Fest on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For infor-
mation, contact Beverly at (863) 467-0173.

OHS will host puppet show
Okeechobee High School, 2800 U.S. 441 N., will host the puppet
show "Rip Van Winkle" in the OHS auditorium at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1. Tick-
ets are on sale at the Main Street office, 111 N.E. Second Ave. For infor-
mation, call (863) 357-MAIN.

Art festival slated for Feb. 24-25
The Top of the Lake Art Fest will be held Feb. 24 and 25 in Flagler
Parks #3 and 4, and will be Okeechobee's first juried art show. For infor-
mation, contact Okeechobee Main Street at (863) 357-MAIN.


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James Stafford, 11, displayed two bass he hooked during
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County Civic Center with mem
bers of the South Florida Waltei
Management District regarding
the clean up and dredging of Tay
lor Creek and its adjoining canals.
Sunday, Jan. 15
United Way of Okeechobee
handed out $56,000 it had collect-
ed from annual donations to local
agencies on Friday, Jan. 13.
Tuesday, Jan. 17
The deaths of two local
teens whose bodies were found
in a burned vehicle are being
ruled as homicides by Okee-
chobee County Sheriff's Office.
The teens have been identified as
Elizabeth Ann Johnson, 19, and
Curtis Wayne Lindon Tenney, 18.
The most recent hurricane
season is over, but one local
group is still working to help sur-
vivors cope. Project HOPE (Help-
ing Our People in Emergencies)
has assembled a new team to
serve the Okeechobee area in the
wake of Hurricane Wilma.
Thursday, Jan. 19
Juanita White made her first
hole-in-one on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at
the Okeechobee Golf and Coun-
try Club. She scored the ace on
the 107-yard, par 3 while playing
with her husband, Runt White
and Tom and Chris Alvey of Ken-
tucky.
Friday, Jan 20
Phoebe Raulerson received
the 2005 Distinguished Citizen
Award from the Okeechobee Dis-
trict, Gulf Stream Council, Boy
Scouts of America.
Sunday, Jan. 22
Members of the Okee-
chobee Freshman Campus Mav-
erick football team celebrated an
undefeated season when they
each received undefeated season
sports shirts compliments of
Reese and Andrea Bert and the
Brighton Seminole Tribe.
Wednesday, Jan. 25
County employee Wood-
ward Storey received a recogni-
tion plaque and pin in honor of
his 32 years of continuous service
from the Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners.
Friday, Jan. 27
Ed Jennings, Jr. of Okee-
chobee pulled in a 7.12 pound
sunshine bass from.the Kissim-
mee River behind his home on
Jan. 1.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
Okeechobee's state legisla-
tive delegation will be convening
at the old Okeechobee County
courthouse for the purpose of
hearing comments on The Grove,
a proposed 9-square mile
planned community in northeast-
ern Okeechobee County.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
At a summit held on Jan. 13,
the Florida Fish and Wildlife con-
servation Commission discussed
the decline in the fish population
of Lake Okeechobee with
anglers, business owners and
biologists.
Friday, Feb. 3
A weather station was set up
by the National Weather Service
at the Okeechobee County Sher-
iff's Office Marine Unit is part of a
network of stations in the East
Central Florida region, headquar-
tered in Melbourne.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Triggered by having granted
permission to Okeechobee Main
Street to conduct a Green Market
in Flagler Park, the Okeechobee
City Council is now in the throes
of discussing whether such a step
was appropriate according to the
R. E. Hamrick Trust, owner of the
downtown parks.
The Chobee Starz, a compet-
itive cheerleading squad, won
their second competition in
Orlando.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
At their monthly meeting
today, the board of directors of
the Okeechobee Utility Authority
will consider a lien process to
force property owners to pay their
bills.
The last hurdle to establish
an Okeechobee County Fair was


overcome when Circuit Judge
Sherwood Bauer, Jr. granted a
petition to charter the Okee-
chobee County Fair Association.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Senior Brahman pitcher
Chris Cyr accepted a two-year, all-
expense-paid athletic scholarship
to Miami-Dade Community Col-
lege in Miami to play on their
baseball team while majoring in
engineering.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Vicki Kennedy, first grade
teacher at Central Elementary
School, was named Okeechobee
County Teacher of the Year by
Okeechobee County Superinten-
dent of Schools Dr. Patricia Coop-
er.


Friday, Feb. 17
Jeremy Lee Smith was
arrested Feb. 15 by the Okee.
chobee City Police Department
. on charges of aggravated
r manslaughter of a child and pos
session of a controlled substance
- without a prescription.
Thursday, Feb. 23
The Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners
. got the process moving for the
I building of a rail spur for a pro-
posed concrete plant by approv-
ing a $1,517,490 grant.
1 Monday, March 6
1 Testimony began Monday in
the trial of Neil Kurt Salazar, 38.
Salazar is charged with first
degree murder in the 2000 shoot-
ing of Evelyn Jean Nutter and
attempted murder for the shoot-
ing of Ronze Cummings.
Sunday, March 12
Morgan Buxton won the
mutton bustin' event at the annu-
al Okeechobee Cattlemen's Asso-
ciation spring rodeo. She received
a belt buckle for her accomplish-
ment. Morgan is the daughter of
Matt and Jessica Buxton.
Tuesday, March 14
Flames nearly reached
power lines as a brush fire swept
through 30 acres in the Fort Drum
area.
Friday, March 17
The 12 members of an Okee-
chobee County jury unanimously
recommended that Neil Kurt
Salazar be put to death for the
2000 murder of Evelyn Jean Nut-
ter.
Tuesday, March 21
More than 350 walkers
signed up to benefit the March of
Dime's fundraiser, Saturday,
March 18. Cindy Hernandez, walk
coordinator, reported donations
topped their goal of $50,000.
Wednesday, March 22
Rotary Club members hon-
ored fellow club member John Ed
Burdeshaw, who is celebrating
his 50th year as a member of the
Rotary Club.
Thursday, March 23
As many as 28 vehicles bur-
glaries have possibly been solved
with the arrests of three local men
and a 16-year-old juvenile by the
Okeechobee County Sheriff's
Office.
Saturday, March 25
Plans are under way for
making 6.75 miles of S.R. 70 E. in
Okeechobee County into four
lanes from N.E. 34th Ave. to N.E.
128th Ave.
Monday, March 27'
Okeechobee County Sher-
iff's Office Deputy Corporal Paul
Ferrell was named Law Enforce-
ment Officer of the Year in recog-
nition of his nearly 13 years of
consistently performing a job well
done, said Okeechobee Sheriff
Paul May.
Gary "Pops" Canaveri
posthumously received the Fire-
fighter of the Year award at the
annual Elks Lodge Law and Order
night.
Monday, April 3
Mark Anthony Alvarez, 17,
was charged with two counts of
murder in connection with the
deaths of Curtis Wayne Lindon
Tenney, 18, and Elizabeth Ann
Johnson, 19. Mr. Tenney and Miss
Johnson were found dead Sun-
day, Jan. 8, in Miss Johnson's
2004 Ford Mustang convertible at
the end of N.E. 11th St. The car
had been totally destroyed by fire.
Wednesday, April 5
John Mazzola will step down
as facilities director of the Okee-
chobee County Agri-Civic Center
effective May 2, according to
County Administrator, George
Long.
Friday, April 7
Following a brief car chase
on U.S. 441 N., the Okeechobee
Narcotics Task Force arrested
three Lakeland residents with
approximately 37.9 grams of sus-
pected methamphetamine in
their possession.
Saturday, April 8
A 46-year-old bus driver --
Floyd Brown, of Saint Luc, Ignace,
Mich. with children on board
was arrested in Okeechobee
County Friday on charges of driv-


ing under the influence.
Thursday, April 12
The Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners
offered to buy out the remainder
of their 99-year lease with ARC for
$150,000.
Monday, April 17
Representatives of the Semi-
nole Tribe of Florida presented a
$50,000 to Dr. Edwin R. Massey,
president of Indian River Commu-
nity College, to help with the con-
struction and enhanced technolo-
gy needs of the soon-to-be built
Williamson Conference Center at
IRCC's Dixon Hendry Center.


Wednesday, April 19
*s An Okeechobee County
- grand jury indicted Mark Anthony
t Alvarez, 17, on two counts of first-
1 degree murder with a firearm and
- one count of arson in connection
with the deaths of Curtis Wayne
Tenney, 18, and Elizabeth Ann
Johnson, 19. He is being held
without bond in the Okeechobee
County Jail.
Saturday, April 22
Law enforcement personnel
and their K-9 partners arrived in
Okeechobee this week to partici-
pate in a series of seminars and
intensive training sessions hosted
by the Florida Police Work Dog
Association.
Thursday, April 27
After a lengthy debate Tues-
day night, the Okeechobee Coun-
ty Board of Adjustments and
Appeals approved proposed
development plans to Oscar
Daniel's shell pit at the end of S.W
67th Drive.
Friday, April 28
There is good news for resi-
dents of Viking that a manned
garbage collection center opened
there.
Tuesday, May 2
Between 300 and 500 protes-
tors took to the streets of Okee-
chobee Monday afternoon to
have their voices heard as part of
a nationwide protest of pending
immigration law changes.
Thursday, May 4
Discussion about the public
use of Flagler Park is back on the
front burner for the Okeechobee
City Council, and council mem-
bers debated the issue at their
meeting Tuesday, May 2, with
David Hamrick, co-administrator
of the Hamrick Trust, which owns
the parks. '
Saturday, May 6
Local residents, city and
county leaders, and members of
the Okeechobee Ministerial Asso-
ciation gathered on the lawn of
the Okeechobee Judicial Center
to observe a National Day of
Prayer. Reverend Al Jacquith, pas-'
tor of the First Baptist Church of
Basinger, welcomed speakers
and guests with an opening
prayer.
Friday, May 11
The National Weather Ser-
vice in Melbourne issued a fire
hazard Red Flag Warning for
Okeechobee and surrounding
counties from 1 until 8 p.m. The
warning means that critical fire
weather conditions are forecast to
occur in the next 24 hours.
Tuesday, May 16
A proclamation issued by
the Okeechobee City Council will
go down in the history books. The
proclamation naming Saturday,
May 20, as Jimmie Scott Osceola
Day brought the Seminole Indian,
family and tribal members into
the city's chambers for the very
first time.
Friday, May 26
Seminole Tribal officials in
colorful traditional dress, joined
city, county and state officials as
well as members of the Okee-
chobee Historical Society and the
Daughters of the American Revo-
lution to celebrate the purchase
of the site of the Battle of Okee-
chobee by the state.
Tuesday, May 30
In keeping with communi-
ties all around the country, people
in Okeechobee decked out in
their patriotic colors, military and
service organization caps and
huddled in the shade of the oak
trees in Veteran's Park to honor
America's fallen heroes.
In a March 2006 trial,, Neil
Salazar was found guilty of first
degree murder, attempted mur-
der and grand theft auto and the
12-person jury unanimously rec-
ommended Salazar receive the
death penalty. On May 30, Judge
Sherwood Bauer sentenced
Salazar to the death penalty.
Thursday, June8
The Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners
approved a five-year contract with
the Okeechobee County Fair
Association that would allow the
association to put on a county fair.
Friday, June 9
Three people were arrested
at a local motel on U.S. 441 S.


after deputies found over 8
pounds of marijuana in their
motel room.
Sunday, June 11
A tropical depression that
formed Saturday in the Caribbean
was the first of the 2006 Atlantic
hurricane season, which scien-
tists predict could produce up to
16 named storms six of them
major hurricane.
Monday, June 12
Jose Antonio Martinez-Men-
doza, age 24, was arrested March
9, 2005, on charges of second-
degree murder by Detective Ted
Van Deman of the Okeechobee


County Sheriff's Office in connec-
tion with the stabbing of Meliton
Sanchez. Monday, June 12, Mar-
tinez entered a plea of no contest
Sto the charge of second-degree
murder and a misdemeanor
charge of resisting arrest without
violence.
Wednesday, June 14
Teachers and school admin-
istrators gathered in the Okee-
chobee County School Board
meeting room Wednesday after-
noon to honor Lee Dixon, assis-
tant superintendent of schools,
who is retiring after 30 years serv-
ice as* a teacher and school
administrator.,
Thursday, June 15
The report card looks good
for Okeechobee schools. FCAT
school grades were released June
14 and seven of the district's nine
schools scored either an A or a B.
Friday, June 16
A prepared statement read in
Circuit Court Friday morning was
written by a new 13-year-old girl
whose mother had encouraged
her to have sex with a number of
men when she was just 11 years
old. Her mother, 40, entered a
plea of no contest in front of
Judge Sherwood Bauer and was
adjudicated guilty on two counts
of principle to lewd and lascivious
battery and two counts of child
neglect. She was sentenced to
eight years in prison and must
register as a sex offender.
Tuesday, June 20
A seven-month investigation
into the street level sale of drugs
in Okeechobee County ended late
last week with the arrest of 14
men and women by the Okee-
chobee Narcotic Task Force.
Thursday, June 22
Robbie Elsemiller was a star
pitcher for the Brahman baseball
team. His abilities earned him the
2004 District 17, Class 4-A FHSSA
Player of the Year Award and an
athletic scholarship to Stetson
University in DeLand.
Friday, June 23
The railroad crossing on C.R.
15-B has been rebuilt and is now
open to the public.

Tuesday, June 27
A rather brief two-week
investigation into the illegal sales
of tobacco to minors has culmi-
nated with the arrest of eight
clerks from local convenience
stores.
Saturday, July 8
A group of 4-H horse club
members from Okeechobee
County attended the 4-H Horse-
manship School at Camp Welaka
on June 25-30. The school is con-
ducted each summer by the Uni-
versity of Florida IFAS and is open
to4-Hers ages 11-18.
Tuesday, July 18
A substitute school teacher
in Belle Glade Marion Miguel
'Pete' Brown, 35 has been
booked into the Okeechobee
County Jail in connection with the
shooting death of an employee at
the Level 10 Juvenile Facility in
Okeechobee.
Saturday, July 22
Dan Thomas will reach a
milestone when he receives his
master's degree from the Univer-
sity of Central Florida (UCF) he
will be the first recipient of funds
from the Skip Bryant Memorial
Scholarship to get his master's
degree.
Thursday, July-27
After spending all morning
discussing ways to fund'the coun-
ty fair, the Okeechobee County
Commissioners came back in the
afternoon and decided not to
increase taxes to finance the fair.
Saturday, July 29
Seven people, including a
psychiatric counselor and correc-
tional officer at the Okeechobee
Correction Institute (OCI), have
been indicted by a federal grand
jury on conspiracy charges. The
seven are accused of filing false
tax returns that totaled
$902,487.87.
Tuesday, Aug. 1
The Dixon Hendry Campus
of Indian River Community Col-
lege in Okeechobee received a
check in the amount of $17,000


from Raulerson Hospital Auxiliary
Scholarship Fund to provide 17
scholarships to local students.
Monday, Aug. 7
Robert Allen Melton was
convicted last month of sexually
molesting two young girls and at
his sentencing Monday he said
nothing and offered no apology to
the victims. Monday, he was sen-
tenced to two life sentences plus
30 years.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
Board members, staff and
volunteers are all excited to open
the doors to Hospice of Okee-
chobee, Inc.'s The Hamrick


Home -- a residence home for
individuals with life limiting ill-
nesses. The Hamrick Home will
serve the residents of Okee-
chobee.
Thursday, Aug. 24
The Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners
approved an inter-local agree-
ment with the school board deal-
ing with concurrency.
The Lady Brahmans volley-'
ball team stepped onto their
home court and proved that they
could handle the best opposition
out there when they defeated the
long-time powerhouse team from
Martin County High School in
three straight games.
Friday, Aug. 25
An undercover drug opera-
tion ended early Friday morning
with the arrest of six people,
including a Stuart man who
reportedly traded his children's
video game system for five pieces
of crack cocaine.
Monday, Aug. 28
Florida officials urged resi-
dents not to wait 'for Tropical
Storm Ernesto to become a hurri-
cane to stock up on supplies and
make other emergency prepara-
tions.
Friday, Sept. 1
Just as the effects of Tropical
Depression Ernesto did not cause


the anticipated local flooding, it's
not expected to raise lake levels
significantly or cause any strain
on the Herbert Hoover Dike.
Sunday, Sept. 3
The annual Okeechobee
Cattlemen's Association Labor
Day weekend rodeo got under
way Saturday afternoon with a
salute to "Old Glory" and service
men and women, both past and
present.
Tuesday, Sept. 5
Apparently area voters want-
ed a change as they cast their bal-
lots Tuesday and all of the incum-
bents in the local races were
defeated, including commission-
ers John Abney and Gene Woods.
Local attorney Jerry Bryant
defeated incumbent County
Judge Shirley Brennan.
Sunday, Sept. 10
The Heritage Home, a Christ-
ian home building hope and char-
acter for today's youth, was dedi-
cated Saturday at Real Life
Children's Ranch, 777 U.S. 441
S.E.
Wednesday, Sept. 13
Justin Gould bowled his first
300 game on Wednesday, Sept. 13
at the Stardust Lanes in Okee-
chobee.

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Saturday, Sept. 16
Residents living along the
Taylor Creek canals might finally
see some progress toward canal
cleanup. Commissioners award-
ed a contract for $501,105 to Dev-
land Site Development for the
Taylor Creek sediment removal
project.
Saturday, Sept. 23
An Okeechobee County jury
found Julius Hatcher, 26, guilty of
second-degree murder in the
June 2000 fatal shooting of Evelyn
Jean Nutter of Fort Drum. Hatcher
was also found guilty of attempt-
ed second degree murder in the
shooting of Ronze Cummings,
and of trespass.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
At a special meeting, the
Okeechobee Utility Authority
board of directors approved a $13
million balanced budget that is
financed by rate increases.
Thursday, Sept. 28
Citizens ask Sheriff Paul May
for help, as homeowners in Dixie
Ranch Acres want sex offenders
to move from area.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
Investigators are currently
searching for the suspects) in the
suspected murder of a 72-year-
old Okeechobee man sometime
last week. The victim, Thomas
Dellarco, was found Friday, Sept.
22 in his home by investigators
from the Okeechobee County
Sheriff's Office.
Wednesday Oct. 4
An Okeechobee man, Terry
Ellerbee, wanted in connection
with the alleged homicide of
Thomas R. Dellarco was arrested
without incident in Osceola
County.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers went back to the drawing
board and came up with a new
plan for the rehabilitation of the
Herbert Hoover Dike, the 143-
mile long earthen dam circling
Lake Okeechobee.
Saturday, Oct. 7
There has been an increase
in presence of law enforcement
on the Okeechobee High School
campus because of three major
fights that took place earlier in the
week.
Thursday, Oct. 12
Following a morning of
emotional and pointed questions
by residents of Dixie Ranch Acres
the Okeechobee County Board of
County Commissioners passed an
emergency ordinance by a 4-1
vote dealing with residency
requirements for sexual offenders
in the county.
Saturday, Oct. 14
In the near future, develop-
ers of multifamily housing units
and mobile home parks might
have to consider landscaping the
grounds thanks to a proposed
landscape ordinance.


Tuesday, Oct. 17
The Okeechobee City Coun-
cil voted unanimously to not
amend a city code that would
make way for the sale of hard
liquor on Sundays.
Thursday, Oct. 19
Thanks to a phone call from
a local taxi cab driver, a convicted
sexual offender that had reported-
ly fled from Okeechobee County
late last week is back in jail.
Robert Robedeau was arrested
without incident at a Kissimmee
motel.
Tuesday, Oct. 24
Okeechobee County Sheriff
Paul May proclaimed the week of
Oct. 23 through Oct. 31, as Red
Ribbon Week in Okeechobee
County. Red Ribbon Week is
sponsored by the Okeechobee
Substance Abuse Coalition and
encourages the community to
unite and take a visible stand
against drugs.
In a surprising turn of events,
representatives of the Okee-
chobee County Education Associ-
ation and the Okeechobee Coun-
ty School Board reached
agreement on teacher salaries.
Thursday, Oct. 26
The Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners
agreed Thursday to do away with
the requirement that horseback
riders at the Okeechobee Agri-
Civic Center wear helmets.
Sunday, Oct. 29
Eric Lodge and Channing
Williams were crowned as Okee-
chobee High School homecom-
ing king and queen Friday evening
at Brahman Stadium during half-
time festivities.
Thursday, Nov. 2
Riders of all terrain vehicles
beware it is now illegal to oper-
ate an ATV on any county road in
Okeechobee County due to a new
ordinance passed by the Okee-
chobee County Board of County
Commissioners.
There will be no club repre-
senting homosexual students at
Okeechobee High School, said
school district officials in
response to a request to allow
members of the Gay-Straight
Alliance Club to meet at the
school.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
Marvin Wherrell was elected
to the Okeechobee County Board
of County Commissioners in the
General Election. He defeated
challengers Ted Kelchner and Dr.
Randall Mims. In races for seats
on the Okeechobee City Council,
current councilmen Lowry
Markham and Dowling Watford
retained their seats while Clayton
Williams garnered enough votes
to replace former councilmember
Noel Chandler who resigned his
seat to become a member of the
Okeechobee County Board of
County Commissioners.
Friday, Nov. 10
Okeechobee High School
senior Rachel Lowe formally
accepted a full scholarship offer
by Stetson University to play on


their Division I women's softball
team. The signing took place in a
packed meeting room in front of
her parents, team mates, coaches
and school officials.
The Inaugural Chobee
Roundup 4-H Fall Classic Jackpot
Show was held at the Okee-
chobee Agri-Center. Youth from
13 counties exhibited I10 calves
and competed for $3,000 in prize
money for Grand Champion steer,
heifer and bull honors.
Sunday, Nov. 12
Bill Kinney of VFW Post
#10539 played "Taps" in honor of
fallen veterans. The occasion was
the annual Veterans' Day Ceremo-
ny in Veterans' Park. Okeechobee
County Sheriff Paul May was the
featured speaker.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Bob Mullins of the Quality
Air team rolled a perfect 300
game. He almost repeated the
feat again in the following game
with a 299.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
The American Civil Liberties
union (ACLU) filed suit on behalf
of the students of Okeechobee
High School who were denied
permission to form a Gay-Straight
Alliance Club at the school.
The Brahman wrestling
team chalked up their first win of
the new season Wednesday
evening when they defeated the
Panthers of Fort Pierce Westwood
54-30.
Thursday, Nov. 16
An Okeechobee grand jury
returned a true bill indicting Terry
Marvin Ellerbee on a charge of
first-degree murder in connection
with the death of Thomas Dellar-
co.
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Noel Chandler and Marvin
Wherrell were sworn in as the
newest members of the Okee-
chobee County Board of County
Commissioners due to their victo-
ries in the 2006 primary and gen-
eral elections, respectively.
By a 4-1 vote, the Okee-
chobee County Board of County
Commissioners passed an ordi-
nance governing sexual offenders
that is stricter than many in the
nation.
Reverend Richard Witherow
of Matthew 25 Ministry vowed to
fight the new county ordinance
that places restrictions on living
arrangements for registered sexu-
al offenders in Okeechobee
County.
Friday, Nov. 24
Under a proposed grant
agreement, drivers who are given
traffic tickets may help finance
Okeechobee High School's Dri-
vers' Education program.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
The seventh annual Tree
Lighting Ceremony was held in
City Hall Park.
Wednesday, Nov. 29
After hearing gunshots
shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.
28, Okeechobee High School was
locked down until law enforce-


ment personnel deemed it safe
for students to move freely about
the school. It was later learned the
shots came from hunters in the
area.
Saturday, Dec. 2
The Okeechobee County
School Board's legal counsel, Lib-
erty Counsel, will no longer repre-
sent the board in the lawsuit
brought against the school sys-
tem by the American Civil Liber-
ties Union on behalf of the Gay-
Straight Alliance.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
The Okeechobee City
Council approved the first read-


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restrict where registered sex
offenders could live within the
city limits.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Because of current condi-
tions the South Florida Water
Management District has issued
water restrictions for the area.
Residents with even numbered
houses are restricted to using
sprinkler systems and washing
their cars between 4 and 8 a.m.
on Tuesday, Thursday and Sun-
day. Residents in odd numbered
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(863) 357-4622


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1200 S. Parrott 763-2104
Specialists On Groves,
Ranches & Acreage
www.century21okeechobee.com


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HERE

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or email
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"A Full Service Real Estate Firm!"
104 N.W. 7th Ave.
(863) 763-4010
Corner OfSR 70 West & N.W. 7th Ave.
Email: realestate@tucker-group.com
Website: www.tucker-group.conm


Don Renfranz, Inc.'s
Taylor Creek

Real Estate
1881 U.S. Hwy. 441 S.E
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863)763-7312
Fax (863)763-7317
Email: taylorre@strato.net
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(863) 763-2262
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At the Movies

The following movies are now
showing at the Brahman Theatres
Ill.
Movie times for Friday, Dec. 29,
through Thursday, Jan. 4, are as
follows:
Theatre I -"Rocky Balboa"
(PG) Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9
p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2,
4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at 3
and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9
p.m.
Theatre II "Charlotte's Web"
(G} Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9
p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2,
4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at 3
and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9
p.m.
Theatre III -. "Night at the
Museum"(PG) Showtimes: Friday
at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sun-
day at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Mon-
day at 3 and 7 p.m. Tu-esday;,
Wednesday and Thursday at 2,
4:15, 7 and 9 p.m.
Tickets are $5.50 for adults;
children 12 and under are $4.50;
senior citizens are $4.50 for all
movies; and, matinees are $4.
For information, call (863) 763-
7202.


Briefs

Church offers
lending library
You are invited to become a
patron of the Family Church
Lending Library at the First Unit-
ed Methodist Church, 200 N.W.
Second. St. Entertain or educate
yourself, using 486 audiocas-
settes, including audio books,
plus Christian romances and 575
videos. Prepare a paper on com-
parative religion, a book report,
programs for men, women or
children, a craft project or a Sun-
day school lesson. We use the
Dewey Decimal System, the
same as school and public
libraries. As a private library we
can and do preview our media.
Currently, the library is staffed
Sunday from 9:30 a.m. until
12:30 p.m., and Wednesday
evening from 6 until 8 p.m. Con-
tact Doris Entry at (863) 467-
1548.

Free GED classes
are offered
Indian River Commiunity Col--
lege will be offering free adult
basic education/GED and Eng-
lish as a second language classes
at these locations: Dixon Hendry
Center, 2229 N.W.. Ninth. Ave.,
English as second language
classes, Monday -Wednesday
from 9 a.m. until noon, adult
basic education/GED, Monday
through Thursday from 8 a.m.
until 8:30 p.m. and Friday from 8
a.m. until 4 p.m.; Yearling Middle
School, 925, N.W 23 Lane, Eng-
lish as a second language class-
es, Monday through Wednesday,
from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.; Ever-
glades Elementary, 3725 S.E.
Eighth St., English as a second
language classes, Tuesday and
Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m.

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tive serving Highlands, Hardee,
DeSoto and Okeechobee coun-
ties. The Heartland Library
Cooperative will be holding
basic and advanced computer
classes throughout the six
libraries in the four-county area.
A technology information trainer
will take a mobile computer lab
to each location four times per
month to teach computer class-
es. The classes will teach basic
computer skills such as how to
start up and use a computer,
how to log-on to the Internet
and how to communicate via e-
mail with friends and relatives.
The more advanced computer
class will teach how to keep the
computer clean and how to send
pictures. You may also contact
your local libraries for these
same classes. In Okeechobee,
call (863) 763-3536 or contact
Gabriell Turner, information tech
trainer, at gabi@myhlc.org.

Child Find
helps kids
Your local Florida Diagnostic
and Learning Resources System
(FDLRS) Center now offers a
service known as Child Find.
Child Find helps find and identify
children up to 21. years of age
who may need special education
services. The primary focus is on
3, 4 and 5-year-old children not
yet in a school setting. Child Find
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LEATHER JACKET- Super
Bowl )XXXVIIII (39) vic of Par-
rot & 6th Ave. Call to ID con-
tents (863)357-7591


FOUR WHEELERS(2): Honda
Ranchers, 4x4, 350's. 1 red w/
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Stepping Stones Academy II
Lead teacher for the 3 yr. old
classroom. 40 hr. state
training; CDA preferred.
Please call (863)357-1400
Express Tax Service Is look-
ing for a full-time TAX PRE-
PARER. Apply in person at:
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then eligible for LPN training. Good benefits.
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Immediate Openings All Shifts
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Child Care Offered415
Instruction 420
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JOHN'S TOWING
Now has a 50 Ton Landoll
with a 20,000 lb. winch.
Great for moving equipment,
containers & large sheds.
Call 863-763-7976
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BICYCLE- Men's 21 speed.
Good condition. $35.
(863)763-0634



DISCOVERING STATISTICS-
College book, 2nd edition,
great condition, $80
(863)763-3334




Shutters &
Gutters, Inc.


BOY'S CLOTHING, Size 10/12,
40-shirts, dress & T-shirts
5-shorts & 5-jeans. $65.
(863)357-0391
DRESS- Turquoise, 2 piece,
Laced bodice & chiffon skirt.
3/4 length. Size 14. Pd. $150.
Sell $50. (863)763-0634
DRESSES (24): Women's,
large size. $240 for all or will
sell separately. Call
863-763-3982 before noon.
FORMAL GOWN, Light sea
green, size 8, never worn,
with tags. $40
(863)634-5038



COMPUTER- 1 GHz Proces-
sor, 448MB of ram, 89GB H/D,
CD burner, 17" mon. Win2000.
Etc. $250. (863)902-0960
COMPUTER DESK- large, with
adjustable height, good con-
dition $50 or best offer
(561)676-0427
WEB TV- (3) (2) New, in box,
Magnavox Plus, Sony, (1)
Magnavox Classic, $75 will
sell separate (863)763-2773


BEDRM SUITE: Ou. Sz., Rustic
Ranch, Brand new! Paid
$3800, Now $1000. Must go
by 1/9th (863)634-9634
BEDROOM SET- Solid Light
Wood, King Size Pillow Top
Mattress, $1900 or best of-
fer (863)357-5883
CHINA CABINET- For Buffet,
45 x 41 x 12, glass doors
and shelf with light, $35
(863)763-1997
COACH, MICROFIBER: Sec-
tional. Tan. Like new condi-
tion! $500. (863)634-5943
DINING ROOM TABLE- Smoke
glass, with 4 chairs, Like
new. $500. (863)234-3470
DROP LEAF TABLE- Mahoga-
ny, With drawer. Rough con-
dition. Needs refinishing.
$200. (561)261-0766
GLIDER CHAIRS- 2, PVC high-
back cushioned w/ottomans.
$150. Will separate.
(863)467-8607
LIVING RM SET: 3 pcs, Glass
Top Dining Rm. Tbl & 6 chairs,
Brand new dbl. bed/mattress.
$1000 for all! (863)447-0921
Oriental DR Set- Large, China
Cabinet, table, 8 chairs,
serving cart, $1500 or best
offer (863)467-4871
PATIO/PORCH TABLE- 36",
Round, White. $40.
(863)467-8607
QUEEN SIZE BED- mattress,
boxspring and frame, $100
863)946-3822 or
954)646-3217
RETANGLER DINETTE SET- 2
Chairs & 2 Benches, Dark
Wood, $50 (863)467-5709
SOFA, LEATHER, Brown, $300
or best offer. (863)634-9634
Must go by January 9th.
SWIVEL ROCKER/RECLINER:
High back, beige. $150.
(863)357-8788


Ge Cotrcing


WALL UNIT- 3 Piece w/glass
doors, large, $100
(863)612-5457


ANTINIO ZOLI: 20 ga mag,
over/under, 28" bbl, full/mod
single trigger, full engraved re-
ceiver. $475. 937-215-0307.
COLT- 1903, Type III, 32 Auto-
matic Pistol, $400
(863)517-1574
IVER JOHNSON "Cattleman": 45
cal, 51/2 bbl. Exc cond. Single
action revolver. Blue w/brass
frame. $375. 937-215-0307
PISTOLS (2) 25 & 380 auto-
matic. $350 for both, will
sep. (502)931-8101
RIFLE- Marlin 883SS, 22 mag-
num Simmons 4-12x40
scope in box $350.
(863)763-4961



ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER:
From Sears, like new, only
used once. $125.
863-675-2822.


LADIES RING, European cut,
1/3ctw, white gold. $475
neg. (863)634-9620 Okee
MEANS BRACELET, Heavy, cu-
Sban link. $500 neg.
(863)634-9620 Okee


CEILING FANS (2), Hunter.
USA made w/light kit. Cost
$125 each, asking $70 for
both, will sep. (561)633-1371
LIGHT FIXTURES- Fluores-
cent. 2'x2' with cover &
bulbs. Great for kitchen. Still
in box. $10. (863)763-1997


BEDSIDE COMMODE- New,
$45. (863)357-2891 Leave
message
MOBILITY CHAIR- Jazzy, ex-
cellent condition, $750 neg.
(863)675-6630 LaBelle
MOBILITY SCOOTER- like
new, cost $2000 will sell for
$695 (863)467-8683


Powered Pressure Washer,
3200 psi Honda, w/11hp
Honda eng., 200' hose,
$650. (863)697-9704
TRANSFER PUMP- New, 2",
Extra motor & pump. $200.
(863)697-9704



BASS GUITAR, Fender Jazz,
Marcus Miller Signature
model, Like new, $575.
(863)357-7406
CUSTOM BUILT GUITAR
CABINET- 77"T x 42"W, 2
solid doors & shelf, $350 or
best offer(561)633-1371
GUITAR- JOHNSON Acoustic,
Black, excellent tone, seldom
used, like new, soft case,
$95 (863)634-9316
YAMAHA PIANO Upright,
very good cond., $300
(863)675-4212


ANGEL FISH- $5.00
(863)357-1365
BABY MINI POT BELLY PIGS
$50 (863)983-7702
CAT- Siamese Lynx Point
Snow Shoe. With white
paws. Male. 3 mo. $500.
(863)357-3369
CKC PEKINGESE PUPS- 6 wks
old on Christmas, 3 white, 3
beige, all shots, beautiful
$450-$600 (863)983-7211
COCKATIEL, $30
(863)467-5709
DACHSHUNDS- w/papers, 7
months old, $300
(863)634-2479 anytime.
INDIAN RING NECK PARA-
KEET- with cage, to good
home only, $100
(863)610-0089
JACK RUSSEL PUPS- (3),
CKC reg., Call for details
(863)634-3457


CAP BiRE URANRMS


PARAKEET: Only $101
863-763-4088



CAR AUDIO: 4 Memphis 12"
speakers in Custom Ported
Box & JBL 1201 amp. $800.
(863)824-0776
CAR STEREO SYSTEM,
(2) 12" subwoofers, 1200w,
box, 1800w amp, $600 or
best offer (239)503-5020
SURROUND SOUND- Brand
new in box. Valued @
$2500. Asking $600.
(863)675-3228


BIG SCREEN TV- RCA in ex-
cellent condition, beautiful
picture, $600
(863)357-1430
SONY- 32", P-in-P, Great pic-
ture. New $1600. Asking
$225. (863)467-8504


DRILLS- Craftsman cordless.
1- 8.4 & 1- 13.2, Good con-
dition. $25. for both
(863)763-0625
GENERATOR, Powerboss,
portable, 5500 watts, 7350
starting watts, brand new.
$790. (863)697-8837
WOOD SPLITTER- 20 ton,
splits wood up to 18" long.
very good condition $500
(863)763-7584


BARBIE BIG WHEELS- (2) $20
(863)763-3982
SLOT MACHINE- takes tokens,
electric, asking $275 like
new, (863)467-8683
TMX ELMO, brand new, still in
box, never opened, $70.
(863)467-5299
TMX ELMO! New 10 th Anni-
versary Edition, in box.
$130.(561)818-1352


NEW COIN COLLECTOR want-
ing to add to my collection.
Please call to sell coins &
paper money 239-693-4891
WANTED: FLORIDA ART
A.E. Backus, J. Hutchinson
H. Newton, G. Buckner, E.
Buckner, L. Roberts, A. Hair,
R A. McClendon, S. Newton,
BIG $$ (772)562-5567
WATERFRONT LOT, Wanted in
Treasure Isle or on Taylor
Creek. Call Curtis
561-801-1871

Agriculture



Christmas Trees 745
Farm Equipment 805
Farm Feed Products 810
Farm Miscellaneous 815
Farm Produce 820
Farm Services
Offered 825
Farm Supplies,
Services Wanted 830
Fertilizer 835
Horses 84i0
Landscaping
Supplies 845
Lawn & Garden 850
Livestock 855
Poultry -Supplies 860
Seeds Plants.-
Flowers 865




BALES OF HAY, 100 bales,
$200. or will sell separate.
(863)763-1370


HORSE TRAILER- '91, Hart, 3
stalls, small tac room in
back. Large stock room.
$2000. (863)201-3492
WESTERN SADDLE, Black, Ex-
cellent. $200.
(502)931-8101
WESTERN SADDLE- Leather,
16" soft seat, brand new
$275 or best offer
(863)467-7295


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LAWNMOWER- Snapper, Rid-
ing, Runs but needs battery
$150 (863)517-1574
REAR TINE TILLER- very good
condition, asking $75
(863)763-7584
RIDING MOWER: Dixon, 42"
with 15.5hp Craftsman new
lotor. Left side needs adjust-
ment. $350 (239)986-0296
RIDING MOWER, Murray
12hp, runs perfect, needs
battery. $125
(239)986-0296


Merchandise



Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 515
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
Bicycles 530
Books & Magazines 535
Building Materials540
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550
Children's Items 555
China, Glassware, Etc. 560
Clothing 565
Coins 'Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
ComputerVideo 580
Crafts Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595
Fireplace Fixture 600
Firewood 605
Furniture 610
Furs 615
Health & Reducing
Equipment 620
Heating Equipment..'
Supplies 625
Household Items 630
Jewelry 635
Lamps'Lights 640
Luggage 645
Medical Items 650
Miscellaneous 655
Musical Instruments 660
Office Supplies/
Equipment 665
PetsSupplies/
Services 670
Photography 675
Plumbing Supplies 680
Pools & Supplies 685
Restaurant
Equipment 690
Satellite 695
Sewing Machines 700
Sporting Goods 705
Stereo Equipment 710
Television/Radio 715
Tickets 720
Tools 725
Toys & Games 730
VCRs 735
Wanted to Buy 740




AC W/HEAT- Central package
unit, 3.5 ton, York, never in-
stalled, $1500.
(561)447-6538


ANTIQUE TOYS- Over 100
years old. Fire engine, car.
$600 will separate.
863-467-1325
POPCORN QUILT, Lovely, An-
tique, 6'x8', Appraised @
$500, asking $400.
(407)436-1365


DISHWASHERS (2) GE, White,
Like new! $250 for both, will
sep. (863)634-2514
DRYER: Kenmore, used but
works great! $50.
863-673-2284
FLAVOR WAVE OVEN: Very
good condition. As Seen On
TV. $50. (863)675-3401
MICROWAVE w/ cart $20,
will sell separate
(863)763-3982
RANGE, GE: Electric. Like
new. Only used twice. $200.
(863)634-2514
SHOW TIME ROTISSERIE &
Bar-B-Que: As Seen On TV:
Very good. $50. or
863-675-3401 LaBelle area
STOVE- GE Electric, 30" self
cleaning, white, like new,
used 6 month's, New $450
asking $185 (863)467-2040
STOVE- Hotpoint, like new,
$125 (863)612-5457
WASHER/DRYER COMBO
UNIT: Combomatic 6200,
Energy Splendid. $175.
863-673-2284


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(1) 450 S.F downstairs &
(1) 900 S.F upstairs. Close
roximity to new court
house. 863-763-4740
Office Space Needs a Build
Out. 2,000 Sq. Ft. Could
be ready within 6 months.
(863)467-0831


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STOCK TRAILER- Bumper Pull
Angle Iron with cattle door
$900 (863)357-1365

Need a few more bucks to
purchase something
deer? Pick up some
extra bucks when you
sell your used Items In
the classifelds.

Rentals
ENT

Apartments 905
Business Places 910
Commercial
Property 915
Condos/'
Townhouses Rent920
Farm Property -
Rent 925
House Rent 930
Land Rent 935
Resort Property -
Rent 945
Roommate 950
Rooms to Rent 955
Storage Space -
Rent 960



Beautiful 2BR Close to town,
Remodeled, Like new! Only
$825 mo. includes water bill.
Call 561-255-4377.
EFFICIENCY on 441 & 15 A,
For Single Person, furnished
w/utilities. $125 wk. + $300
sec. dep. Call 863-610-1027
FURNISHED APT- On Water.
Utilities paid. Adult Commu-
nity. No pets Call between 9-4
pm daily (863)357-2044
N. of OKEE- 2 Br, 1 Ba
12 mi. N of Okeechobee.
$575/mo
$1150 moves you in.
No Pets! Non smoking envi.
(863)467-1717 8:30am-
3:30pm, or email
vldp(asurfinthenet.net
NW OKEECHOBEE: 2 BR, 2BA,
on quiet St. Kids & pets wel-
come. $850. mo. & $2200
Moves you in. 561-795-1965
OAK LAKE APTS., Remodeled
2BR/1BA, screened porch,
$800 mo., 1st, last & sec.
No pets. (863)634-3313
OKEECHOBEE: Lg 1br, partly
turn. In town, water access to
lake, No pets, $750/mo + util.
1st& sec. (863)634-0322
TREASURE ISLAND: 1 BR
Efficiency. 1 year lease. $575
mo. + sec. Furnished,includes
utilities. (863)467-5616


RESTAURANT SPACE FOR
RENT: 5800 sq. ft. in
Okeechobee County, just
outside of town. Heavy Traffic
Area. Call for more
information. (561)662-3169
twbird49@aol.com



EXCELLENT T/H KING'S BAY,
2br, 1ba, Pool, Tennis, Shuf-
fleboard. $875. mo. + $875.
Sec. Call Kelly 863-697-6428

Looking for a place to
hang your hat? Look no
further than the classl-
fleds.


BUCKHEAD RIDGE: Six 8th St.
3br/2ba, waterfront, C/A, city
water. $950/mth, 1st & last.
863-634-0663
BUCKHEAD RIDGE, Water-
front 3 Bdrm., 11, Ba. 2 Story
w/Lake Okeechobee access &
boat ramp. Wrap around
porch. Fenced yard. Pets wel-
come! $1100. mo. + 1st, last
& sec. 561-346-3620
krisdags@aol.com
DIXIE RANCH ACRES, 2BR,
1BA, Call for info. 8am-5pm.
(863)357-6700
IN TOWN, 2BR/2BA, New
appliances, cabinets, W/D &
flooring. Screened porch, lawn
service. Non smkg env. Small
pet considered. $850/mo. 1st,
last & sec. (941)504-3954
OKEE. Basswood, 3br, 2ba,
Almost brand new. Rent with
opt to buy. $1300. mo. + 1st
& last sec dep. 772-216-4873
OKEECHOBEE: 3213 SE 24th
St. 3br/2ba, waterfront, C/A,
city water. $950/mth, 1st &
last. 863-634-0663
TAYLOR CREEK CONDO
Rim Canal, 2BR/1BA Fur-
nished, water view, dock, pool,
tennis, no pets. $1000 mo. +
1st, last & sec. Seasonal
$1500/mo.
Call (863)634-8757
www.okeeinfo.com\rental



-BRAND NEW OFFICES-
Located on West side of new
Courthouse. Now Available.
Call Judy at (863)467-0831
Q Great Locationl
OFFICE
SPACES


Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos./'
Townhouses Sale1015
Farms Sale 1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1055
Property Inspection1060
Real Estate Wanted1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080




OAK AKKE, lbr, ba. Apt. on a
corner $87,500. or best of-
fer. W ill sell fast!
863-634-5628


BUCKHEAD RIDGE- 2+bd,
2ba, waterfront, pool, jacuzzi,
florida room, screen room,
new medal roof, fenced yard
w/sprinkler, Owner motivated,
Price reduced $149,000
(863)763-1673
Possible Rentto Own
LAKE PORT, Combined FULRm
& RV Shelter on leased site
#296 Northlake Estates RV
Resort. Shelter accommo-
dates 32' RV 12'H. Rm
12'x40' Fully furn. $35,000.
Nice 5th Wheel on site
$2800. (863)946-2270
OKEECHOBEE: 3br, 2ba w/gar-
age on 1/2 acre. N Lake
Country Est, quiet neighbor-
hood. $185k. 863-357-6930



OKEE. 3br/1.5 ba. New Kit,
Bath, Tile, Carpet & Paint. 2
car carport. Lg Oaks. S E 23rd
St. $280,000. (561)346-4692


Mobile Homes



Mobile Home Lots 2005
Mobile Home Parts 2010
Mobile Homes- Rent 2015
Mobile Homes Sale 2020




BUCKHEAD RIDGE- 2br, 2ba
dbl wide, CA, heat, No pets,
Yearly lease, $650/mo
$1200 sec (863)763-4031
OKEE., 3br, 2ba, CBS Family/
Rm. $650. mo. + last &
sec. Ref. include city water.
(561)346-4646 or 346-4692
OKEECHOBEE'S "GARDEN OF
EDEN" on the Rim Canal.
Kibs Fish Camp has 1 & 2
Bdrm. Homes in a tropical
oasis. Monthly, Annual &
Seasonal Rates. Call today!
(772)215-0010
kibsfishcamp.com



OKEECHOBEE- Town & Coun-
try, 2br, 1ba, insulated 10 x
36 Florida rm, 13 x 46 car-
port, Laundry rm, furnished,
storage shed, $19,500 neg.
(863)467-0284

Recreation



Boats 3005
Campers.RVs 3010
JetSkils 3015
Marine Accessories 3020
Marine Miscellaneous 3025
Motorcycles 3030
Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035



BOW RIDER, 17ft., w/70hp
Johnson, trailer. $750
(863)447-0270
RANGER 354V 1992, 150 hp
Evinrude XR SS Prop., Com-
plete rebuild w/less than 75
hrs. 36 v. motor guide, 3 bank
charger, tournament rigged.
Ranger trailer w/new wheels &
tires. Cover. Always garaged,
Excellent condition. $10,000.
(561)262-0493
promax13@adelphia.net


COACHMAN CATALINA LITE
2001 36.5 Ft., Front Bedroom,
bunk beds in rear, jackknife
couch & slide out. $10,000.
863)467-2309 or email
fourbear@earthlink.net
MOTOR HOME: Argosy, 1978,
air stream product, 28 ft
long, AC, fridge, and more.
$6000.561-261-0766
RIALTA '99- 23mpg, non
smoke, 1 owner, 40K miles,
tow pkg, $35,000
(863)674-0898
SCREEN ROOM- Zips to 35'
motor home awning. Paid
$600 asking $200
(863)610-1964


ROYALS INTER'L- 40', 2 slide
outs. Rear kit. Corian tops.
New carpet/blinds. $14,500.
(828)890-3202 or 691-2425


YAMAHA WAVERUNNER
1993 with trailer. Runs good.
$1000 (863)467-5299



ANCHORS, Fenders, outrig-
gers, $50 for all or will sep-
arate. (863)674-0281


DIRT BIKE- '02 Honda XR80R,
Excellent condition. $1000.
Firm. (863)634-2475
KAWASAKI KZ1000 '82-
Runs and looks real good.
Asking $2500 or best offer
(863)634-3344
YAMAHA 750 Special 1979,
Dry Shaft, Runs. great. $600
Lost title. (863)467-2609 af-
ter 3pm



GO CART- runs, $300
(863)634-7706


Automobiles



Automobies 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks40-10
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans 4070



CHEVY CAVALIER'S- For parts
1-95 Good trans. & body &
1-'96 Good motor. $300. for
both. (239)867-1558
CHEVY LUMINA 1993, Good
cond. CD Player, A/C, 4 Door.
Auto. White. 1 Owner. $850
or best offer. (863)357-1692
DODGE STRATUS '98: Every-
thing works! $2000 or best
offer. 863-612-5558.
FORD T-BIRD '94 & Mercury
Cougar '88, excellent body,
bad motors, have motors.
$600 neg. (561)676-0427
LINCOLN TOWNCAR 1986,
A/C, Excellent condition. Gar-
age kept. $900 or best offer.
(772)618-0607 Ft. Pierce.
MR2 1988, Hard to find. Fun
car! Sunroof, manual, white,
great mileage, FM/CD, Good
shape. $1500 (561)924-2208
PONTIAC GRAND AM 1990:
Only 36,000 original miles.
$1800. 863-228-1094



DODGE 3500- '03 Dually, An-
derson 05 Gooseneck 25',
Mustang '03 skidsteer, low
hrs., Tacheuchi '00 Mini-
exc., TB016, All or Part: Call
(863)673-5185



DODGE RAMCHARGER- 5.2,
V-8, Good condition. Many
extra mopar parts. $2500. or
best offer. (239)369-9725
JEEP GRAND WAGONEER
1991, 4x4, Good for work.
Approx. 80K org. mis. $1200
or best offer. 863-675-4079


GAS CLUB CAR '95 Recondi-
tioned. $1695.863-675-1472
GOLF CART, 4 passenger, ex-
cellent shape, $1200.
(863)946-3822/954-646-32
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CHEVY TRANSMISSION- 4
speed, w/clutch and fly-
wheel, $450 (863)697-3895
FORD- '86, F350, Diesel,
parts, truck, $800
(561)951-8767
King Pin Locks w/ keys (2), to
lock down trailers. Also an-
tennas for radios (2). $100
for all. 772-812-3300
PICKUP TOOLBOX: Fits Dodge
Dakota '94 '04. Black UWS
diamond plate. $100 neg.
863-763-0852.
SUBWOOFER & AMP: 12"
Rockford sub in box. Alpine
320 watt 5 channel amp.
$200 neg. 863-801-1683.
SUPERCHIP #3714- Fits '03
Dodge Hemi 5.7. $150. Call
Jess (863)634-5020


NOTICE OF OUA MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Okeechobee Utility Authority will meet in regu-
lar session on Tuesday January 16, 2007 at 8:30 A.., at the Okeechobee Utility
Authority Administrative Office, 100 SW 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Okeechobee Utility Authority will hold a Public
Hearing as soon after 8:30 A.M. as possible to consider the adoption of Resolution
07-01 authorizing the use of the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem spe-
cial assessments to be levied within the unincorporated area of Okeechobee County,
Florida, and within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, for the
cost of expansion and improvements to its water treatment and distribution facilities
and wastewater collection and treatment facilities commencing for the fiscal year
beginning on October 1, 2007. A copy of the proposed Resolution is available for
viewing at the office of the Executive Director, Okeechobee Utility Authority Offices,
100 SW 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.
All interested parties for or against the proposed Resolution can be heard at said
time and place. The needs of hearing or visually impaired persons shall be met by
contacting the Executive Director's Office at 863-763-9460 at least 48 hours prior to
the Public Hearing by any person wishing assistance.
d Pursuant t Sectipn 086.0105, Florida Statutes, ia person decides mto apeal ay
decision mae oy ae utonty wit respect o suc meengs, e or she wneea
record of proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evi-
dence upon which the appeal is based. Such person may provide a court reporter,
stenographer, or tape recorder for such verbatim record.
BY ORDER OF THE OKEECHOBEE
UTILITY AUTHORITY
John F. Hayford, RE.
Executive Director.
184251 CT 1/1/07

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE
COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT WILL
HOLD A MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2007 AT 9:00 A.M IN THE
ADMINISTRATION ANNEX BUILDING, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY EXTENSION OF-
FICE, SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM, 458 HIGHWAY 98 N., OKEECHOBEE, FL. A
COPY OF THE PROPOSED AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED UPON REQUEST FROM
THE UNDERSIGNED. IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION BY
THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING;
THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR SUCH
PURPOSES THAT PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD
OF THE PROCEEDINGS, WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE
UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED, IS MADE. ANY PERSON WISHING
TO SPEAK AT THE MEETING MUST HAVE THEIR NAME AND TOPIC PLACED ON
THE AGENDA ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DATE OF THE MEETING. ALL PROPERTY
OWNERS WITHIN THE DISTRICT ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS
NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION OR AN INTERPRETER TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE DISTRICTS OFFICES BY CALL-
ING (863) 763-4601 AT LEAST TWO (22 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE
MEETING. NOTICE: COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT HAS AN ONGOING
AQUATIC SPRAYING PROGRAM, DISTRICT WIDE.
WILLARDM.BYARS
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
17429 NW242ND STREET
DKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
863) 763-4601 OR (863) 634-3166
83411 ON 01/01/07


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TIRES & RIMS- 4, New,
LT275/65R20 on 20" Spoke
rims. Fits Fords & GM's $950.
(863)357-1784 or 634-2454
TIRES (4) Super Swamper
LTB, 34 10/50 17's. $450.
(863)697-0845
TIRES(6): 35x1250x16.5, Su-
per Swamper TSL Radials, 4
w/ good tread, 2 spares.
$300 neg. 863-634-1890.
TOOLBOX, Aluminum, for
small truck. $75
(863)357-5754
TRAILER HITCH- Off a Buick
Century. Good condition.
$75. (863)357-1580
TRANSMISSION: '97 Chevy
S10, w/ 4.3 engine. Will de-
liver from Ft Pierce to WPB
area. $500.863-763-2389.


CHEVY '83, n2Ton, 350 auto.,
2wd, new motor, only 36K
mi. Must see! $1100 neg.
(863)763-0852
CHEVY- '88, 3/4 ton, 4x4, 400
small block, 4 speed With
low 1st gear, $1000.
(863)634-5421
CHEVY PICK UP '93: Dually,
white, clean, 2 door,
custom, big block / auto.
$6500.863-674-0898
FORD F350- '89, Diesel, 4
door, 5 speed, 4 new tires.
A/NC works. $4700. or trade
for F250 (863)673-6819.
FORD F350 DUALLY '90, 460
engine, Gas, runs good.
$2500. See at 6420 Hwy. 98
N. Okee 863-697-2434
FORD RANGER- '97, Good
Cond., runs good, $2000
(863)675-8104 Iv msg.


KIA SPORTAGE '98- runs
great, $4000 or best offer
(863)634-0949 or
(863)763-6322


REESE TRAILER HITCH- load
leveler, complete, $125
(863)467-4328


CHEVY, '94, Excellent running
condition. Very dependable.
$900. or best offer.
(863)675-3228
CHEVY VANDURA 1991 w/TV
& VCR, White w/blue trim.
Asking $2250. neg.
(863)763-2345/304-2289
DODGE CARAVAN- '94, 3.3L,
V-6, Runs good. $750. or
best offer. (863)634-8671