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Okeechobee News


Vol. 98 No. 3


Wednesday, January 3, 2007


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Source: Florida Division
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Index
Classifieds ...... 13-15
Comics ........... 12
Community Events . .4
Crossword ...... .13
Obituaries .......... .3
Opinion ........... .4
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Man charged
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By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
Just three days before he
was to be sentenced in an
Okeechobee court on drug
possession charges, Simeon
Leon Washington was again
arrested on drug charges.
Washington, 31, S.W. 17th
St., was arrested Monday, Jan.
1, by the Okeechobee Nar-


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with the
felony of
possession
of cocaine
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to sell. He
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By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
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with possession of metham-
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controlled substance (four
counts), all felonies. He was
also charged with the misde-
meanor or possession of drug
paraphernalia. His bond was
set at $25,500.
Thomas was arrested Satur-
day, Dec. 30, by Deputy Roy
Gilchrist of the Okeechobee
County Sheriff's Office (OCSO)
while walking westbound on
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Local man charged in theft of credit card


An Okeechobee man was
booked into the Okeechobee
County Jail under an $8,000 bond
following his arrest on different
charges, including the alleged
theft of a credit card.
Phillip Reynolds, 278, Center
Street, was arrested Dec. 29 on
felony charges of theft of a credit
card and fraudulent use of a credit
card. He also faces a misde-


meanor charge of possession of
drug paraphernalia.
According to a report by
Deputy Roy Gilchrist of the Okee-
chobee County Sheriff':s Office
(OCSO), he responded to a con-
venience store on U.S. 98 N. fol-
lowing a call from an off-duty
OCSO deputy.
After speaking with his fellow
deputy, Deputy Gilchrist and


Deputy Justin Akins approached a
man who was standing at the
ATM machine inside the store.
When asked, the man said his
name was Todd Hall, stated
Deputy Gilchrist's report.
The man, later identified as
Reynolds, was holding an ATM in
his left hand and some ATM
receipts. The card, said the
deputy, belonged to a local


woman.
Following his arrest, Reynolds
was patted down by Deputy
Akins. During the safety proce-
dure the deputy reportedly found
spoons, a bndanna, three
syringes and clear plastic bags.
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News Briefs

Garbage pick-up will be one day behind
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: 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 recy-
clables.
Drivers can list emergency contacts
Effective in the State of Florida as of Oct. 2, you can have two emer-
gency 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.

U.S.C.G. Flotilla seeking new members
OKEECHOBEE The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 57 in
Okeechobee is seeking new members to become involved in the Aux-
iliary's programs.
The Auxiliary is a volunteer service organization composed of men
and women who actively support recreational boating safety and other
Coast Guard missions.
The Auxiliary also provides recreational boating safety support to
sate and local authorities.
Members could be involved in patrols, communications, adminis-
tration, seamanship, piloting/navigation, weather or search and res-
cue.
For information, call (863) 763-0165.

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of drug paraphernalia. He is being
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from the Okeechobee County
* Sheriff's Office (OCSO), the task
force served a warrant on Wash-
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a -Day. As they arrived at the home,
- the officers saw Washington drive
S- up to the residence in a 1997 Nis-
san Pathfinder.
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"- search warrant on the home and
car. In the car, approximately 15.6
grams of a substance was found
in a pill bottle. The substance was
field tested and indicated a posi-
tive result for the presence of
cocaine. The report said the sub-
-" stance was suspected of being
cocaine base.
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- Washington.
Once at the jail, Washington
reportedly told OCSO Deputy
Kenneth Sarros that there was a
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carrying. Inside the bag, the
deputy stated he found a tourni-
quet, a syringe, a glass pill crush-
er, small metallic tools and scis-
sors.
When asked why he was car-
rying a syringe, Thomas reported-
ly told the deputy he had a friend
who is a diabetic and he gives his
friend shots.
Deputy Gilchrist stated in his


report that he found a spoon in
the man's pants pocket and a bot-
tle attached to a belt clip that con-
tained different types of pill. His
report states that the pills were
hydromorphone, oxycodone,
alaprazolman and diazapam;
After he placed Thomas under
arrest the deputy allegedly found
three small clear bags containing
a substance that, when field test-


his shoes. According to the OCSO
report, four small bags of a green
substance was found in his left
shoe, and another was found in
his right shoe.
The substance was tested and
indicated a positive result for the
presence of marijuana.
The substance, added the
report, weighed 5.5 grams.
When arrested in September
of 2006, Washington was charged
with possession of cocaine with
intent to sell and possession of a
firearm by a convicted felon -
both felonies. He was also
charged with the misdemeanors
of possession of marijuana under
20 grams and possession of drug
paraphernalia.
His bond on those charges
was set at $22,000.
At the time of that arrest,
OCSO records indicate that 1.4
grams of suspected cocaine and
4.6 grams of suspected marijuana
were found on his person, along
with $1,605 in cash.
Inside the home, task force
members found scales, 2.5 grams
of suspected marijuana, two
firearms and two bowls with
cocaine residue along with sever-
al small plastic bags, said the
report.
Inside a vehicle at the home,
the officers found 9.3 grams of
suspected crack cocaine, added
the OCSO report.
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ed, indicated a positive result for
the presence of methampheta-
mine. The bags were on the
ground next to the rear of his
patrol car, where Thomas had
been standing, added the
deputy's report.
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Okeechobee Forecast

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. The high
will be around 80. The wind will be from the east around 5 mph,
increasing to around 10 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is
30 percent.
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog after midnight.
The low will be in the lower 60s. The wind will be from the east
around 5 mph.

Extended Forecast
Thursday: Considerable cloudiness with the high in the lower
80s. The wind will be from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph, increasing
to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.


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Dana L. Loudon
Dana L. Loudon, age 55, of
Okeechobee, and a former Beloit,
Ohio resident, died Saturday, Dec.
29, 2006 at his home. He was born
Feb. 24, 1951, in Salem, Ohio to
Robert Duane Loudon and the late
Genesta (Coppock) Loudon.
Mr. Loudon was the owner of
Fijian RV Park, Inc. in Okeechobee
for four years and previously he
owned Loudon Milk Transport,
Inc. in Ohio for 20 years. Mr.
Loudon was a 1969 graduate of
West Branch High School, a mem-
ber of the Homeworth Masonic
Lodge and the Tadmor Temple of
the Shrine in Akron, Ohio.
Survivors include: his wife,
Cathy (Weingart) Loudon whom
he married Sept. 18, 1970; his
father and step-mother, Robert and
Helen McClellan Loudon of Salem,
Ohio; a daughter, Cari (John)
Crawford of Port Saint Lucie; son,
Scott (Melissa) Loudon of Beloit,
Ohio; three brothers, Richard (Mar-
garet) Loudon of Northfield, Ohio,
Daryl Loudon of Canton, Ohio and
Randy (Chris) Loudon of Damas-
cus, Ohio; two step-brothers, Jim
(Deanna) McClellan of Ravenna
and Tom McClellan of Mt. Vernon,
Ind.; and, five grandchildren, Victo-
ria and Delana Crawford, and Tay-
lor Metzgar, Carleigh and Morgan
Loudon.
A private service will be held at'
a later date and interment will be in
Highland Memorial Park in Beloit,
Ohio. Calling hours will be held
Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. at the
Stark Memorial.
The family requests that no
flowers be sent. Memorial contri-
butions may be made to the Hos-
pice of the Treasure Coast, 1201
S.E. Indian St., Stuart, Fla. 34997;
Real Life Children's Ranch, 7777
U.S. 441, Okeechobee 34974; or
West Branch Alumni Association,
14277 Main St., Beloit, Ohio 44609.

Johnnie Earl
Robertson
Johnnie Earl "Robin Hood"
Robertson, age 67, died Dec. 31,
2006, in Blountsville, Ala. Mr.
Robertson was born March 30,
1939, in Tennessee. He was a
retired truck driver. He moved to
Okeechobee in 1952 and remained
until the late 1950's.
Mr. Robertson was preceded in
death by: his parents, Andrew
Franklin and Ila Mae Robertson;
and, two brothers, Marvin Robert-
son and James Narvil Robertson.
He is survived by: his special
friend, JoAnn Stalans of
Blountsville, Ala.; two sons, John-


nie Earl (Brenda) Robertson, Jr. of
Social Circle, Ga. and Jerry Leon
(Paula) Robertson of Hayden, Ala.;
daughter, Barbara Joan (Mike) Key
of Mountain Brook, Ala.; two step-
sons, Thomas Wayne (Mary Eliza-
beth) Robertson of Florence, Ala.
and Travis Ray (Mary Smith)
Robertson of Florence, Ala.; 18
grandchildren; four sisters, Imo-
gene Reed of Georgia, Shirley Kent
of Mobile, Ala., Vernie (Edward)
Rock of Moore Haven, Nolar Ann
Suggs of Okeechobee; two broth-
ers, Herbert Lewis (Earnestine)
Robertson of Okeechobee, and
William Audie (Karen) Robertson
of Okeechobee; and, a host of
nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4 until 7
p.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at
Bass Okeechobee Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Bass Okee-
chobee Chapel with Pastor Scott
Garvin of Maple Grove Baptist
Church in Lakeport officiating.
Interment will follow at Evergreen
Cemetery.
Friends may sign the guest book
at www.bassokeechobeefuneral-
home.com.
All arrangements are entrusted
to the care of Bass Okeechobee
Funeral Home and Crematory. 205
N.E. Second Street, Okeechobee.

Helen Marie Webb
Helen Marie Webb, age 70, died
Dec. 29, 2006, in Fort Pierce. Mrs.
Webb was born in Okeechobee
and moved to Ft. Pierce 49 years
ago. She was a homemaker and
loved the outdoors, gardening and
especially her family.
She was preceded in death by:
her husband, Chester M. Webb, Sr.;
and, daughter, Debbie Webb.
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chobee; son, Chester Webb, Jr. of
Okeechobee;
grandchildren,
Christy and
Mike Goff of Ft.
Pierce, Misty
and Joseph
Friend of Okee-
chobee, Billy
Dees of Okee-
chobee, Matt
Webb of Ft. Helen
Pierce; great Marie Webb
grandchildren,
Dalton, Taylor, Wyatt, and Kevin;
and, brothers, David Davis and
Alfred Davis, both of Okeechobee.
A graveside service will be held
on Jan. 4, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., at
Riverview Memorial Park in Ft.
Pierce.
Arrangements are under the
direction of Haisley Funeral & Cre-
mation Service.

Anthony Melvin Taylor
Anthony Melvin Taylor, age 37,
of Okeechobee, died Saturday,
Dec. 30, 2006, at Lawnwood Med-
ical Center in Fort Pierce. Born
April 3, 1969, in Miami to Edward
Taylor and Mildred Woods, he was
a 21 year resident of Okeechobee
where he wrestled in high school
and was an avid sportsman.
He is preceded in death by: his
father, Edward Taylor.
Mr. Taylor is survived by: his
mother, Mildred Woods of Okee-
chobee; stepmother, Bennie R.
Taylor of Miami; son, Tyrell Taylor
of Clewiston; sisters, Priscilla (Iria)
Jones, Elizabeth Pitts, Jacqueline
Foster and Theresa Taylor of
Miami; brothers; Willie Barr,
Samuel Barr, Theodus Barr,
Edward (Elsie) Taylor of Miami;
aunts, Joyce Aker and Bernell


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Woods of Georgia; uncle, Robert
Morgan of New York and Peter
Mostella of Georgia. In addition he
was survived by a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and other loved
ones.
Friends may call at the Buxton
Funeral Home, Saturday, Jan. 6,
2007, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
with services beginning at 11 a.m.
at the Buxton Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the
direction and care of Buxton Funer-
al Home and Crematory, 110 N.E.
Fifth St., Okeechobee.

Katherine G. Jessup
Katherine G. Jessup, age 78, of
Okeechobee, died Dec. 30,2006, at
Raulerson Hospital. Born June 7,
1928, in North Carolina, she had
been a resident of Okeechobee for
the last three years.
Mrs. Jessup is preceded in death
by: sons, Richard and Thomas
Porter.
She is survived by: her husband
of 20 years, Edward S. Whitlock of
Okeechobee; stepchildren, Carol
Valania of Nanticoke, Pa., Renee
Kohler of Dora, N.C., Debra Fuss of
Edwardsville, Pa. and Edward
Whitlock, Jr. of Fort Lauderdale. In
addition, she is survived by numer-
ous step grandchildren and her
beloved dog, Tiger.
The family has decided not to
hold services at this time.
All arrangements are under the
direction and care of Buxton Funer-
al Home and Crematory, 110 N.E.
Fifth, Okeechobee.


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DEATH ROW: The U.S. ought to take note of what happened to
Saddam Hussein. If you get the death penalty, you should be put to
death within 30 days. The U.S. has people sitting on death row for 30
and 40 years Charles Manson, for example.

HONESTY: After driving back in town for the winter, I decided I
had better get propane for the grill. Checking my tank I was sure it
was empty and I went to a local business on U.S. 441 S. for the first
time. The lady inside was so nice as she took my money for the
propane. The gentleman at the tank filled my canister and as I
reached down to pick it up to go he reached into his pocket and
handed me a $5 bill. I asked him what it was for and he replied, "Your
tank wasn't empty." I assured him I had no way of knowing that and I
would never have known. To this he replied, "I don't like to be
gouged and I don't want to be guilty of gouging anyone else." I had
never met these folks but I want you to know I left there.not only feel-
ing great about them but also great to again know that there are a lot
of good, honest business people in this world. Thanks to the folks at
that business. You are a real credit to Okeechobee.

BADMOUTHING: This is in response to "No law" in the Viking
area. To the person who wrote the article, you need to find out your
information before you start badmouthing an area. You may be from
down south, but Miami is the biggest crime area there ever was. Acci-
dents are called accidents because they are not planned. People may
have been shot out there but look at Riviera Beach. If you don't like
living there please don't badmouth it for other people that do enjoy
it. If you haven't driven a four-wheeler, you need to try it sometime or
have somebody take you on an airboat or a buggy. The game com-
mission is out there and nobody is out there shooting all hours of the
day and night unless it might be your kids or somebody else's kids
with no better knowledge. And the roads, they might not be safe, but
they are not private. They are public. They are maintained by
Coquina Water District and all the people that own property out here
pay taxes to the county and Coquina maintains the roads and ditches
and theywork with the state in conjunction with the county.

PRAIRIE: This is in response to the Prairie. If you don't like it, leave
it. Property owners have rights too. Accidents are just that. As far as
the murder of that one man, we are sorry he passed on but they did
catch the person. We have no control over what they did nor do we
have any control over your thoughts or your actions. You seem to be
paranoid. If you live out there you should be more concerned about
snake bites, spider bites, scorpion bites or even bee stings. Maybe
you don't see the law, but do something wrong and they will have
you in jail real fast. What are you going to do when a fire starts
because God has struck lightning? Whose fault is that? Who are you
going to blame? Please be a little bit nicer to your neighbors and quit
being paranoid. If you don't like your surroundings, you don't have
to be around it. Decisions don't make themselves.

CLONING: I have been reading in the news about the cloning of
cows and that we will probably not even know if were buying it,
meaning there is no difference? I am wondering what the cattle folks
around here have to say on this subject. Do any of our ranches have
plans to clone? My daughter goes to IRCC and she did a paper on our
resources. She discovered that it is projected that we will be in dan-
ger of not having enough food to go around, and they figure this will
be a big problem during our lifetimes. My personal view is that this is
why the U.S. is allowing cloning to take place.

CLONED BEEF: I don't think you'll ever see cattle cloned around
here. The majority of producers here are commercial cow-calf oper-
ations. Cloning is way too expensive and complex for the ordinary
rancher. The people that use cloning will be the pure bred operations
that want to maintain a specific bloodline or trait. They can clone an
outstanding bull and keep producing offspring long after he's dead.
Probably the only way cloned meat would be sold in the store would
be the offspring sired by a cloned bull. Cloned beef just for consump-
tion would likely cost $200 per pound to produce.

SAFE: The FDA gave preliminary approval Thursday, Dec. 28,
2006, to use neat and milk from cloned animals or their offspring.
Federal scientists found virtually no difference between food from
clones and food from conventional livestock. The government
believes "meat and milk from cattle, swine and goat clones is as safe
to eat as the food we eat every day," said Stephen F. Sundlof, director
of the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Meat and milk from the
offspring of clones is also safe, the agency concluded.

DEAD COWS: I fish the Rim Canal a lot and have noticed over the
last year that there are a lot of cows perishing in the pastures along
those canals. I know a stretch down near Indian Prairie where I have
seen at least eight cows that have perished for no apparent reason.
Two weeks ago I saw one perish right in front of me, it literally
dropped to the ground and sat there for 15 minutes on its hind quar-
ters and then just went over backwards into the water. I have thought
about trying to contact those ranchers and asking them if they have
noticed a reduction in their herd or maybe some regulatory agency.
This does not seem like a natural process to me since there are so
many in so short a time.

LOST CAMERA: One camera in a case was found at the Sports
Complex on Saturday, Dec. 29. (Editor's Note: If you lost your cam-
era, please call our office at (863) 763-3134 and we will put you in
touch with the person who found it.)



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Upcoming Events

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 wel-
come all energetic young people between the ages of 21 and 39, who
.are interested in working towards the betterment of our community. For
information, 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
Tantie Quilters meet every Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the
Historical 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 military 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
Village 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 questions. Call Doris at (863) 467-5206, or Hazel at (863) 763-4923
for information.
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 rela-
tionships. The support groups are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. For
information 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
information, 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 wel-
come to join. The group is facilitated by social workers and provides an
opportunity for caregivers to give one another support, information and
ideas. The meetings are held at Hospice at 411 S.E. Fourth St. For infor-
mation, 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
meeting 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
Thursday 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.
Friday
Tops Take off Pounds Sensibly #669 meets at 9 a.m. at the First
United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. The public is invited. All
persons interested in a sensible approach to losing weight and becom-
ing a part of a caring group are welcome to come and see what we are
all about. For information, contact Ollie Morgret at (800) 932-8677.
Highlands Social Dance Club welcomes the public to their dance
every Friday, from 7:00 until 10:00 p.m. at the Sebring Lions Club on
Sebring Parkway, one mile east of U.S. 27 in Sebring. Tickets are $5 for
members and $6 for guests. For information, call (863) 471-0559 or
(863) 385-6671.
A.A. meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist
Church 200 N.W. Second St. This is an open meeting.
A.A. meets from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 200
N.W. Third St. This is an open speaker meeting.
Nar-anonHelps the family of the drug user attain serenity and a
more normal home life, regardless of whether or not he or she has
stopped using. We meet every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Buckhead Ridge
Christian Church, 3 Linda Road For information, call (863) 467-9833.
Narcotics Anonymous meets and will have a guest speaker and
also an open discussion meeting at 7 p.m. at the Buckhead Ridge
Christian Church, 3 Linda Road, in Buckhead Ridge. For information,
call (863) 634-4780 or (863) 467-5474.
Saturday
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at Grace Christian, 701 S. Parrott
Ave. It will be a closed discussion.
Okeechobee Christian Cycles will meet every Saturday at 7:30
a.m. at the Clock Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Ave. A ride will follow a
short business meeting. Anyone is welcome to ride twice before join-
ing. For information, contact: Roland Spencer at (863) 697-2247; Deb-
bie Izzo at (863) 634-6257; or, Holly Stewart at (863) 610-1251.
Sunday
A.A. meeting from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour,
200 N.W. Third St. It will be an open step meeting.
A.A. open 12 step meeting from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Church of
Our Savior, 200 N.W. Third St.



Community Events

Red Cross offering various classes
The American Red Cross-Okeechobee Branch will be holding
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.

Praise, worship team to appear
Hand & Hand Ministries will meet Thursday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m.
at the Palmdale Community Center located on the corner of Fifth
and Main in Palmdale, for food and fellowship. At 7 p.m., gospel


music and the word will be presented by Mitchell Wills of
LaBelle. Appearing with him will be the Freedom Fellowship
Ministries praise and worship team.

Early learning council will meet
Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okee-
chobee Counties, Inc. will have an Okeechobee County advisory
council meeting Wednesday, Jan. 12, at noon at the Okeechobee
Health Department, 1728 N.W. Ninth Ave.

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
Journey through Florida," will be a treat for the entire family.
This program is sponsored by a grant from the Florida Humani-
ties Council. The program is free and open to the public.


Community Events

Church offers barbecue lunch
Okeechobee Church of God, Divine Purpose Drama Min-
istries, will have a barbecue lunch and dinner on Jan. 3 from
10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Dinners are available for eat in at the
church at 301 N.E. Fourth Ave.; take out; or, we will deliver five
or more within the city limits. The cost of the dinner $5. For infor-
mation, call Steve at (863) 634-1317.

Substance abuse board to meet
The Okeechobee Substance Abuse Coalition's advisory board
will meet Wednesday, Jan. 3, 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
Buckhead Ridge; and on Saturday, Jan. 6, from 9 a.m. until 2
p.m. at the Buckhead Ridge Fire Department on S.R. 78. Pro-
ceeds of the sale support ceremonial events, projects toward
badges and camp.

Local builders group will met
Treasure Coast Builders Association, Okeechobee Chapter,
will meet Friday, Jan. 5, at the Clock Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott
Ave., at 7:45 a.m. Reservations are required. The speaker will be
Bill Royce, Okeechobee County planning director. For informa-
tion and reservations, call (863) 467-2007.

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 Rhonda at (863) 467-2321 or (863) 697-1995.

Scrapbooking crop party is planned
A scrapbooking crop party will be held Friday, Jan. 5, from 6
until 10 p.m. at the First Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St.
All levels of scrapbookers are welcome. There will be a demon-
stration on the use of brads and eyelets in your scrapbooking
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,
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
outreach/training committee will meet Monday, Jan. 8, 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, 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, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at the
First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second Ave. Everyone
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. 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.

Early learning group plans meeting
Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okee-
chobee Counties, Inc. will have an Okeechobee County provider
meeting Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 12:30 p.m. at Okeechobee
Health Department, 1728 N.W. Ninth Ave.

Healthy Start board will meet
The board of directors of the Okeechobee Healthy Start Coali-
tion will meet Wednesday, Jan. 10, 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 plan-
ning and implementing services for pregnant women and
infants. The Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition is made up of
citizens interested in promoting healthy families and healthy out-
comes 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 pub-
lic meeting to solicit public input concerning setting total maxi-
mum 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.

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JACKSONVILLE Winn-Dixie
customers helped spread Christ-
mas cheer as they did their normal
grocery shopping during this holi-
day season. During a four-week
period leading up to Christmas,
Winn-Dixie customers donated
more than $37,000 to help the
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
provide toys to parents unable to
afford gifts for their children. Winn-
Dixie jump-started the program
with a $25,000 donation.
"Cash donations go a long way
in helping us fill the gap between
the toys we receive as donations
and the toys that we have to pur-
chase," said Major Bill Grein, USMC
(Ret), vice president for Toys for
Tots. "Our mission is to make sure
every needy child receives a toy for
Christmas. We couldn't do that
without the tremendous help of cor-
porate partners like Winn-Dixie and
individual volunteers and donors."
During the four-week cam-
paign, which began on November
29 and ran through Christmas Eve,
customers at Winn-Dixie stores
throughout the Southeast could
designate an amount ranging from


50 cents to $50 to be added to their
grocery bills at the time of check-
out.
"This program gave our cus-
tomers an easy and convenient
way to donate while filling an
important need for Toys for Tots,"
said Terry Derreberry, director of
neighborhood marketing for
Winn-Dixie. "We were thrilled to
work with our customers and
make an impact for so many chil-
dren this holiday season."
The nationally recognized Toys
for Tots campaign is a 59-year
Marine tradition. Last year, the
Marines distributed more than 18.4
million toys to more than 7.5 mil-
lion children in 520 communities
throughout the country.
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the nation's largest food retailers.
Founded in 1925, the company is
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Thank you everyone
This letter is to warn everyone,
you can't be too careful with can-
dles. I am an 80-year old "kid" who
was careless and learned the hard
way. On Dec. 6,1 went to the bath-
room and returned to my room to
find my recliner engulfed in flames.
In what took years to complete
was destroyed in an hour or so. I
immediately called 911 and it could
have been much worse without
their quick response.
Deputy Paul Jackson was there
in five minutes and helped me and
my two dogs get out of the house.
Donnie and all the fire rescue peo-
ple and fire department came. My
kids returned in five minutes and
were so happy to find my animals
and me all okay. The Red Cross also
came that night to help. Thanks to
the good Lord and everyone's help,
we will be okay.
I lost my home in the 2004
storms and was so happy with
what my kids did for me. The insur-
ance adjuster said we would be
back in six months. That's not long
if you say it fast. In my case, life
begins at 80. I found getting old
ain't for sissies.
What a wonderful town we live
in! The doctors are helping me get
new teeth, glasses and a hearing
aid. I lost pretty much everything,
but my faith. I still have my loving
family and many friends.
Oh, I can still have candles. I just
can't burn them!
Thanks again everyone,
Ms. Edwina "Eddie" Carter
Thank you, Okeechobee
The Salvation Army says thank
you to Okeechobee. As always, the
good comes out for a good cause.
This year, the "Bell Ringer" volun-
teers were at their stations ringing
to bring in the needed funds for


Okeechobee's neediest. Although
we did not meet last year's post
hurricane season's collection, we
came close. It is not too late to still
send your donation to Okeechobee
Units Kettle Drive, P.O. Box 1702,
Okeechobee, Fla. 34973 or call 863-
763-6020.
Sincerely,
Kip Gardner
Thank you Wal-Mart
Some stood absolutely expres-
sionless, some trickled tears, others
embraced with a never let me go
embrace, and all were deeply
touched.
Lives of emptiness and broken-
ness were, for a moment, filled
with hope. Someone remem-
bered. Someone still cares.
Thank you, personally and in
their behalf.
Local pastor, Joe Bishop


John Wright and Diana Licata

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John Wright and Diana Licata
were united in marriage on Dec. 2,
2006, in Rochester, N.Y.
The groom is the son of John
and Dorothy Wright of Okee-
chobee. He is a 1998 graduate of
Okeechobee High School and
holds a master's degree in comput-
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Florida.
The bride is the daughter of
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467-1200
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467-1809
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Submitted photo
The Okeechobee Shrine Club on S.R. 78 will present a Las Vegas style show "A Rock &
Country Revue" on Saturday, Feb. 3 with a prime rib dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the show.
The admission is $25 for the dinner and show.

Shrine Club to present show


The Okeechobee Shrine Club
on S.R. 78 will present a Las Vegas
style show "A Rock & Country
Revue" on Saturday, Feb. 3 with a
prime rib dinner at 6 p.m. fol-
lowed by the show. The admis-
sion is $25 for the dinner and
show.
Ted Key impersonating Elvis
Presley and Willie Nelson is a true
professional and has been enter-


training audiences for over twenty
years.
Vicki Archer impersonating
Loretta Lynn and Dottie West was
born into talent with an entire
family of seasoned performers.
Angie Saunders will perform
as Patsy Cline and Bette Midler.
Music has been an important
aspect of Angie's life since she
was a little girl.


Amelia (Tex) McCarty per-
forming Reba Mclntire and Marti-
na McBride was born in 1970 in
Abilene, Texas, thus her nick-
name "Tex".
For information call Keith or
Kathy Tomey at (863) 763-8072 or
Harvey or Sylvia Hawkins at (863)
357-0238 or call the Okeechobee
Shrine Club at (863) 763-3378 and
leave a message.


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Habitat House
Habitat for Humanity of Okeechobee County has begun construction of its second house
in Basswood. In the first two days of building we have framed up all the walls, set the
trusses and sheathed the exterior. Even a little rain didn't slow down these intrepid vol-
unteers. A special thanks to R. Mossel Construction for providing the crane to fly the
trusses into position and Brandon Baily and Jimbo Hodges for directing the crane work.
We've had over 20 volunteers each day and they are each a blessing. Marc and Jamie
Rediker have been there alongside the volunteers helping to build their house. Several of
their family members have also come to help see this dream come true. The Swinfords
and Pat Hall have provided excellent food and drink for the volunteers to keep them going
strong. Our next big build day will be on Jan. 6 starting at 8 a.m. Please join us in this
labor of love for a deserving family.


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Suite 100
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Okeechobee, FL 34972
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Home of Okeechobee's Only
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Daily Lunch Specials
All Beer On Ice
Smoker's Patio Now Open
World Famous Broasted Chicken
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Tractor Service
Bushog Style Mowing
Overgrown Lots Mowed
Fields & Subdivision Lots
Fill Dirt & Shell Grading
Tree Trimming & Removal
Absentee Owner Mowing
152 SE 60th Ave. Okeechobee
(863) 763-8306
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Fax & Copy Service
No Cost as Well
To the Public

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SWe Do Trailer Repairs
All Makes & Models
Axles, Brakes, etc.,
(Haulmark.
4558 US 441 SE Okeechobee
(863) 763-5342


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We are your oldest
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agency.

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www.Bergerlnsurance.com
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Tree Locators, Inc.
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OVER 50 VAreEES OF STONES & BOULDERS
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12 The Okeechobee News, Wednesday, January 3,2007


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 ll "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. Tuesday,
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

Ad Litem program
needs volunteers
This year, hundreds of kids on
the Treasure Coast will be
abused, neglected or aban-
doned. If you have as little as two
hours per week, then you can
help. Guardian Ad Litem volun-
teers are needed to speak up for
these children. Training for new
volunteers will be held in your
area soon. Volunteers are need-
ed in St. Lucie, Indian River, Mar-
tin and Okeechobee counties.
Call the Guardian Ad Litem pro-
gram at (772) 785-5804 for infor-
mation and an application. Just
two hours of your time each
week will make a difference in
the lives of these children.

Center offers parent-
ing classes
The Pregnancy Resource
Center, 1505 S. Parrott Ave.,
Suite D, offers a continuous ten-
week free parenting class on
Monday from 7 until 8 p.m. at
New Endeavor High School, 575
S.W. 28th St. The school is locat-
ed across the street from Osceo-
la Middle School. For informa-
tion, call Al Jaquith at (863)
462-5000, ext. 282, or (863) 763-
0437.

Foster parents
desperately needed
Okeechobee is in desperate
need of people willing to provide
foster children a normal family
life with nutritious meals, good
daily care and a stimulating envi-
ronment. Foster parents may be
married, divorced or single.
Their most important character-
istic is that they are caring indi-
viduals who understand the
problems and needs of foster
children. For information call
(800) 403-9311.

EYDC needs
volunteers
Volunteers do make a differ-
ence. This statement is proven
daily by hundreds of private citi-
zens who, as volunteers, enter
juvenile justice programs
throughout the state. The Eckerd
Youth Development Center
(EYDC) needs you to share your
skills or special talents in making
a difference in the lives of trou-
bled youth. Volunteers are need-
ed as tutors, translators, arts and
crafts instructors, mentors, job
preparation and search instruc-
tors, recreation aides and assis-
tance in developing a youth
choir. Wouldn't you like to make
a difference? If so, please contact
EYDC, 7200 U.S. Hwy. 441 N.,
Okeechobee, Fl. 34972. (863)
763-2174, ext. 234.

Read library
books online
The Okeechobee County
Public Library has announced a
new service for those patrons
with e-mail accounts. You can
join the Chapter-A-Day Online
Book Club sponsored by the
Friends of the Okeechobee
County Library. All you need to


do is visit the library's web page
at www.heartlineweb.org/oke
and choose the link to the Online
Book Club. Simply follow the
directions on the page. You will
start receiving chapters from
popular books in your daily e-
mail. After you have read two or
three chapters from a book, you
will begin receiving chapters
from a new one. Each Monday
you will start a new book. There
is no charge for this service. You
don't even need a library card.
All you need is an e-mail address
and five minutes a day to sample
the wonderful world of reading.


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PhI. (863) 763-1418 *Cell h. (863) 261-3536
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Babysitting 405
Child Care Needed 410
Child Care Offered415
Instruction 420
Services Offered425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435



RON-DEES
Pressure Washing &
Minor repairs.
Roof coating, Repair to
Mobile Homes & more.
No job to big or small. Free
estimates. 863-467-2917
Lic. # 2349 &# 5698



PHOTOYID CARDS
Elliott'sQuik Foto
419 W.S. Park
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20 minutes of your day is
the time spent reading
with your child from
birth to age nine.



JACK'S TOP SOIL
Fill Dirt/Shell Rock
& Bob Cat work.
Call 863-467-4734


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


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
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Unens S 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/Ughts 640
Luggage 645
Medical Items 650
Miscellaneous 655
Musical Instruments 660
Office Supplies/
Equipment 665
Pets.'Supplies/
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
V aR 735
Wanted to Buy 740




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


POPCORN QUILT, Lovely, An-
tique, 6'x8', Appraised @
$500, asking $400.
(407)436-1365


DISHWASER, Kenmore,
bisque color, $125.
863-634-7883
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
REFRIGERATOR: GE, like new,
free delivery. $95. Call
863-675-8937.
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


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elizabeth 863-634-9917


STOVE- Hotpoint, like new,
$125 (863)612-5457
STOVE, Kenmore, bisque col-
or, flat top, $200.
(863)634-7883
WASHER/DRYER COMBO
UNIT: Combomatic 6200,
Energy Splendid. $175.
863-673-2284


BICYCLE- Men's 21 speed.
Good condition. $35.
(863)763-0634



DISCOVERING STATISTICS-
College book, 2nd edition,
great condition, $80
(863)763-3334
POPULAR MAGAZINES Box
of old & new. $35/will separ-
ate. Call 863-634-7765.



BUILDING SALE.Jan/Feb de-
livery or deposit holds till
Spring. 25'x40'xl2' $4800.
40'x60'x16' $12,800. Front
end optional. Rear end in-
cluded. Many others. Pio-
neer, (800)668-5422 or
www.pioneersteel.com.
STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory
Deals. Save $$$. 40 x 60' to
100 x 200'. Ex: 50 x 100 x
12' = $3.60/sq ft.
(800)658-2885. www.rigid-
building.com.



METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$
Buy Direct From Manufactur-
er. 20 colors in stock with all
Accessories. Quick turn
around! Delivery Available
(3 5 2 ) 4 9 8 0 7 7 8
(888)393-0335 Mention
code 24..

Shutters &
Gutters, Inc.
Professional
Installation of Storm
Shutters & Seamless
Rain (hitters
Licensed & Insured
863.763.5650
863.634.7145
1551 N.W. 24th
Drive
Okeechobee
License #765


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 DESK- large, with
adjustable height, good con-
dition $50 or best offer
(561)676-0427


BEDRM SUITE: Qu. 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
BUNK BED, almost new condi-
tion, $150. (863)983-4940
CHILDS BED- with a slide and
tent, camoflauge, paid $500
asking $200 brand new
(863)673-0647
COUCH, Green, French Provin-
cial, good cond. $20
(863)763-8518
DINING ROOM TABLE- Smoke
glass, with 4 chairs, Like
new. $500. (863)234-3470
DINING TABLE: 64x36 rectan-
gle, w/4 Chairs, $100 or best
offer. Call 863-634-7765.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 3
piece, cherry stained, wood,
9' long, holds 27" tv. $200 or
best offer. (863) 697-0241.
GLIDER CHAIRS- 2, PVC high-
back cushioned w/ottomans.
$150. Will separate.
(863)467-8607

NEW
FURNITURE
FOR LESS !
Lamps $17,100-Barstools
$39up, 50-Desks $97up, 3 Pc
Dropleaf dinette $197,
50-table and 4 chairs $397up,
200-Recliners $297up,
50-2 Pc Sofa & Loveseat sets
$687up, 50-TV Ent. Centers
$167up, 2 Pc Queen Bed Set
$297up, 50f4PC bedroom sets
$387up, 3Pc Livingroom
tables $97up,
100-Headboards $79up.
HIGHPOINT
FURNITURE
OUTLET STORE
2346 U.S. 27 North
Sebring FL
Next to Lowes & across
from Home Depot

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
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 IIIl, 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
SMITH & WESSON: 9mm,
Model 59, semi-automatic.
$275. 863-647-0522


Antiques


BARBIE BIG WHEELS- (2) $20
(863)763-3982
SLOT MACHINE- takes tokens,
electric, asking $275 like
new, (863)467-8683


NEW COIN COLLECTOR want-
ing to add to my collection.
Please call to sell coins &
paper money 239-693-4891
PAYING BEST PRICES
SCRAP GOLD, SILVER &
UNWANTED JEWELRY-
ELLIOTT'S PAWN
419 W.S. Park
Call 863-763-5553
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
Fertilzer 835
Horses 840
Landscaping
Supplies 845
Lawn & Garden 850
Uveatock 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



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, Craftsman,
15hp, 42" cut, hydro/auto
trans., motor will run, parting
out, $50. (863)697-2033
RIDING MOWER: Dixon, 42"
with 15.5hp Craftsman new
motor. Left side needs adjust-
ment. $350 (239)986-0296
RIDING MOWER, Murray
12hp, runs perfect, needs
battery. $125
(239)986-0296


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


Rentals





Property 915
Condos/
Townhouses Rent920
Farm Property -
Rent 925
House Rent 930
Resort Property -
Rent 945
Roommate 950
Rooms to Rent 955
Storage Space -
Rent 960



Beautiful 2BR Close to town,
Remodeled, Like new! Only
$825 me. includes water bill
Call 561-255-4377.
FURNISHED APT- On Water.
Utilities paid. Adult Commu-
nity. No pets Call between 9-4
pm daily (863)357-2044
N.ofOKEE-2Br,1Ba
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
vldpmsurfinthenet net
NW OKEECHOBEE: 2 BR, 2BA,
on quiet St. Kids & pets wel-
come. $850. mo. & $2200
Moves you In. 561-795-1965


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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


HEALTH FOOD
NATURE'S PANTRY
417 W.S. Park
Call 863-467-1243


CEILING FANS (2), Hunter.
USA made w/light kit. Cost
$125 each, asking $70 for
both, will sep. (561)633-1371


BEDSIDE COMMODE- New,
$45. (863)357-2891 Leave
message
MOBILITY SCOOTER- like
new, cost $2000 will sell for
$695 (863)467-8683


AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train
for high paying Aviation
Maintenance Career. FAA ap-
proved program. Financial
aid if qualified Job place-
ment assistance. CALL Avia-
tion Institute of Maintenance
(888)349-5387.
ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE
from Home. *Medical,
*Business, *Paralegal,
*Computers *Criminal Jus-
tice. Job placement assis-
tance. Computer provided.
Financial Aid if qualified. Call
(866)858-2121 www.onli-
neTidewaterTech.com.
DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS
children, etc. Only one signa-
ture required! *Excludes
govt. fees! Call weekdays
(800)462-2000, ext.600.
8am-6pm) Alta Divorce,
LLC. Established 1977.
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
WALK IN BATHTUB Feel safe
& secure taking a bath. Our
bathtubs have a walk-in
door, non-slip floor and seat.
FREE BROCHURE
(877)633-4882.



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
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
KITTEN- Great Christmas Gift
M, orange tabby/white, litter
trained, 1st shot's, will hold
$15. (443)262-2740
PARAKEET: Only $10!
863-763-4088



CAR AUDIO: 4 Memphis 12"
speakers in Custom Ported
Box & JBL 1201 amp. $800.
(863)824-0776
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


TREASURE ISLAND: 1 BR
Efficiency. 1 year lease. $575
mo. + sec. Furnishedincludes
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, Shut-
fleboard. $875. mo. + $875.
Sec. Call Kelly 863-697-6428
KINGS BAY- 2br,1ba duplex,
full appliances, no smoking ,
no pets, $750/mo, 1st, last,
see, Call 772-283-2438
leave msg. or
postmac@bellsouth.net


BUCKHEAD RIDGE: Six 8th St.
3br/2ba, waterfront, C/A, city
water. $950/mth, 1st & last.
863-634-0663
HOME FOR RENT
Buckhead Ridge home for rent
Spacious 3/21730sf, LR, FR,
Formal Dining Room. Eat bar
in kitchen with Lake Access,
and fish cleaning station.
$1000/mth, $1000 deposit.
863-634-5236
OKEE. Basswood, 3br, 2ba,
Almost brand new. Rent with
opt to buy. $1300. mo. + 1st
& last sec dep. 772-216-4873
OKEECHOBEE: 2br/2ba CBS,
A/C, all appliances. 406 NE 7th
St. $850/mo. 1st, last & $500
sec. req'd. (863)467-5965
OKEECHOBEE: 3213 SE 24th
St. 3br/2ba, waterfront, C/A,
city water. $950/mth, 1st &
last. 863-634-0663
OKEECHOBEE, 3br, lba, Lg
yard, inside city limits, $900.
me. + Util. 1st & Last me.
sec. dep. (863)990-3294



-BRAND NEW OFFICES-
Located on West side of new
Courthouse. Now Available.
Call Judy at (863)467-0831
Q Great Location!
OFFICE
SPACES
(1) 450 S.F. downstairs &
(1) 900 S.F. upstairs. Close
proximity 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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Acres- $349,900. Great
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term financing. Call owner
directly. (877)777-4837.
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ness Center, Tennis, Trails,
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Great Florida Real Estate Auc-
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tion Many selling absolute,
regardless of price. Houses,
Condos, Farms, Acreage,
Commercial, Health Food
Store, Marina, Building lots,
Duplexes! All to be sold Jan
13th-Jan. 17th. Visit
www.CampenAuctions.com
for details or call Ben Camp-
en Auctioneers
(352)505-0560 or
866)633-4460 Lic RE Bro-
ker AU201 AB2118.
Gulf front lots $595k. Homes
starting mid $300k. New
master planned ocean front
community on beautiful
Mustang Island, near Corpus
Christi, TX. www.cinnamon-
shore.com, (866)891-5163.
NC Gated Lakelront Commu-
nity. Pleasantiy re1o cdnlile
1.5 acres, 90 miles of shore-
line. Never offered before
with 20% pre-development
discounts, 90% financing.
Call (800)709-5253.
NC MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS
Top Views start at $50,000.
Amenities include Club, Pool,
Equestrian Facilities, Hiking
Trails and Hi-Speed Internet
One half to 3.5 acre sites.
www.highlandmountainprop-
erties.com CALL
(888)625-8950 Today!
NC MOUNTAINS Log Cabin
shell on mountain top, view,
trees, waterfall & large public
lake nearby, paved private
access, gated community,
$139,500 owner
(866)789-8535.
NO STATE INCOME TAX! Low
property taxes, Four Sea-
sons, Southern Hospitality,
Tennessee Lakefronts start-
ing under $100,000 Views
Properties from $25,000
Lakeside Realty
(888)291-5253 www.lake-
siderealty-tn.com (1248).
RARE DIRECT NATIONAL
FOREST FRONTAGE 17
ACRES- $199,900. 5 min-
utes to Appalachian Trail. Big
mountain views. Heavily fo-
rested, mature hardwoods.
Access to private stocked
trout stream. Call immediate-
ly- ONLY ONE
(877)777-4837.
WYOMING RANCH DISPER-
SAL 35 acres $49,900; 75
acres $95,900; Snow-
capped mountain views. Sur-
rounded by govt land. Abun-
dant wildlife. Recreational
paradise. Low taxes. EZ
terms. Call Utah Ranches,
LLC. (888)541-5263.



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
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Yearly lease, $650/mo
$1200 sec (863)763-4031
OKEE., 3br, 2ba, CBS Family/
Rm. $650. me. + last &
sec. Ref. include city water.
(561)346-4646 or 346-4692
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All 2BR/2BA custom homes
of Merit models in stock
on sale for tremendous
discounts. Call Mike at
772-663-1700
Doublewide,'85,3BR/2BA,
Good condition, includes
setup, a/c, skirting & steps.
Financing avail. on your land.
$29,900. (863)675-8888

OKEECHOBEE, 2BR/2BA,
14x70, with lot, w/FL room,
car port & utility shed.
Very sharp & clean.
$95,000 neg. Oasis Village,
55+ community. Call for
appt. (863)763-8342
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
TREASURE ISLAND
3br, 2ba, lake access, quiet
area, $700/mo., 1st, last, last
sec dep. (561)743-4331

Recreation



Boats 3005
Campers/RVa 3010
Jet Sidis 3015
Marine Accessories 3020
Marine Miscellaneous 3025
Motorcycles 3030
Sport Veice/ATVs 30



BOW RIDER, 17ft., w/70hp
Johnson, trailer. $750
(863)447-0270
FOUR WINNS BOAT- 17', 115
Mere. Rebuilt mech. sound
w/trailer. Needs TLC. $2500.
(239)826-5966 Cell
RANGER 354V 1992, 150 hp
Evinrude XP, 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
promax,3@adelphia.net
TRAVELER '87, 16ft, fiber-
lass, 60hp motor & trailer.
1200 (863)763-8518


COACHMAN CATALINA LITE
2001 36.5 Ft, Front Bedroom,
bunk beds in rear, jackknife
couch & slide out. $10,000.
(863)467-2309 or email
ourbear@earthlink.net
RIALTA '99- 23mpg, non
smoke, 1 owner, 40K miles,
tow pkg, $35,000
(863)674-0898
RV BOUNDER, '87, 35', 41.5k
mi. New tires, awning & Frig.
Screen/Rm. Lots ext/int stor-
age, $8000. (863)675-2339
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



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


Automobiles



Automobiles 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Care 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four =Wel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup "rurlks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailere 4065
Vane 4070



$500 POLICE IMPOUNDS
Cars from $5001 Tax Repos,
US Marshall and IRS sales!
Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Toyo-
ta's, Honda's, Chevy's &
morel For Listings Call
(800)425-1730 x2384.
CHEVY LUMINA 1993, Good
cond. CD Player, A/C, 4 Door.
Auto. White. 1 Owner. $850
or best offer. (863)357-1692
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.


PONTIAC GRAND AM 1990:
Only 36,000 original miles.
$1800. 863-228-1094


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OAK LAKE APTS., Remodeled
2BR/1BA, screened porch,
$800 mo., 1st, last & sec.
No pets. (863)634-3313
OKEECHOBEE: Lg 1br, partly
furn. In town, water access to
lake, No pets, $750/mo + util.
1st & sec. (863)634-0322


OAK LAKE, 1br, 1 ba. Apt. on a
corner $87,500. or best of-
fer. Will sell fast!
863-634-5628


$0 DOWN HOMES Gov't &
Bank Foreclosures! Low or
no down! No credit OK! Call
Now! (800)749-2905.
BANK FORECLOSURES
Homes from $10,0001 1-3
bedroom available! Repos,
REO's, HUD, FHA, etc. These
homes must sell! Listings
call (800)425-1620 ext
4237.
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 Rent to Own
HOME FOR SALE
Buckhead Ridge, Spacious
3/21730 sf, LR, FR, Formal
dining room, kitchen w/island
eat bar. Lake access with sea-
wall and fish cleaning station.
Owner Financing available.
$185,500. 863-634-5236
HOME FOR SALE
Exceptional Value! New 2 bed-
room 2 bath in Buckhead
Ridge. Ready to move in. City
water and sewer. Room to
park boat or RV in yard.
$99,500. Call 863-634-5236.
LAKE PORT, Combined FL/Rm
& 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
PALM HARBOR Factory Liqui-
dation Sale. 2006 Models
Must Go! Modular, Mobile &
Stilt Homes. 0% DOWN
When You Own Your Own
Landl! Call for FREE Color
Brochure. (800)622-2832.
SEMINOLE COVE -
Ready to move in.
$82,000.
Call 870-931-4691.


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Okeechobee News, Wednesday, January 3, 2007 !


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Community Events


PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OFADJUSTMENTAND APPEALS
NOTICE: The Planning Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals of the City of Okee-
chobee, Florida will meet on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as possible. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 55 Southeast 3rd Ave-
nue, in the Council Chambers, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Items of con-
sideration at this meeting are:
Conduct a Public Hearlng to Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07-001-SSA. G-4 Land & Cattle Co and
George A. Goodbad are the property owners. The application Is to change the Fu-
ure Land Use designation from Single Family (SF) to Comrerical (C) for property
located at 2104 Southwest 2nd Avenue. Legal description: Lots 1 through 4 of
Block 2 Royal Oak Addition, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 8, Public Records of
Okeechobee County, Florida and is approximately 0.650 acress. The proposed
property is being considered for light commerical use.
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07-002-SSA. Glenda Bellamy and Re-
nee Elleree are the property owners. The applcatn s to change the Future Land
203 Southwest 4th Street. Legal description: Lot 1, Block 185, Town of Okeecho-
bee, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 17, Public Records
of Okeechobee County, Florida (formerly St. Lucia County); together with that part of
abandoned North Curve Street and Forida East Coast Railroad right-of-way de-
scribed as follows: From the Southwest comer of Lot 7, Block 185, comer of said
Lot 7 for Point of Beginning: thence east on extended line to the intersection with the
West boundary line of Kissimmee Street; thence North along said West line of Kis-
simmee Street to intersection with the North line of North Curve Street; thence
Southwesterly along the North boundary line of said North Curve Street to the Point
of Beginning; Less the following: From the Northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 185,
Town of Okeechobee, run thence East along the North line of said Lot 6, a distance
of 150 feet for the Point of Beginning; thence run South on a line Parallel toWestern
boundary of said Lot 6 a distance of 100 feet; thence run East on a line parallel to
the Northern Boundary of said Lot 6 to the West boundary of Kissimmee Street;
thence North along said West line of Kissimmee Street a distance of 100 feet;
thence run West to the Point of Beginnining; and Lot 2, Block 185, and the North one-
half of abandoned alleyway lying adjacent to said Lot 2, City of Okeechobee, ac-
cording to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, of the Public Records of
Okeechobee County, Florida and is approximately 0.54 acre(s). The proposed use
of the property is for a Professional Office.
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Rezoning Application No. 07-001-R. Wil-
liam Mason is the property owner. The application is to change the zoning designa-
tion from Holding (H) to Residential Singlea Family-One (RSF-1) for property located
at the West Entrance of the Commerce Center. Legal description: all that orton of
the following described land less and excepted the ight-of-way of Northeast 9th
Street: being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the
North boundary line of Section 15, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, said point
being due North of the Northeast comer of Block 1, Okeechobee, according to the
plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 17, Public Records of St. Luciae County,
now recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida
run thence South to the Northeast comer of said Block 1; thence run Southerly,
along the Eastern Boundary and the Southerly projection thereof, of Blocks 1, 16,
17 32, 33, 34 and 51 of said plat of Okeechobee, to the intersection with the North
line of the Seaboard Airline Railroad right-of-way; thence run East, along the North
line of the Seaboard Airline Railroad right-of-way, to the Western Shorn Line of the
Onosohatchee River or Taylor Creek, as now located; thence run Northerly, mean-
dering along said Western Shore Line of said Creek, as now located to the intersec-
tion with the North Boundary Line of said Section 15; thence run West, along said
North Seciton Line, to the Point of Beginning. Lying in and comprising a part of the
W quarter of Section 15, Township 37 South, ange 35 East, Okeechobee County,
Florida. Lots 1 to 18, inclusive of Block 17, Okeechobee, according to the Plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Oteechobee County,
Floida. Lots 1 through 7, Lot 13 and Lot 26 Block 32, Okeechobee according to
the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5 of the Public Records of Okeecho-
bee County, Florida. Lots 1 and 2, Block 33, and Lots 1 through 6, inclusive, of
Block 34, Okeechobee according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5
Public Records of Okeechobee County.
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Rezoning Application No. 07-002-R. Glen-
da Bellamy and Renee Ellerbee are the property owners. The application is to
change the zoning designation from Residential Multiple Family (RMF) to Heavy
Commercial (CHV) tfor property located at 203 Southwest 4th Street. Legal descrip-
ton: Lot 1, Block 185, Town of Okeechobee, according to the Plat thereof recorded
in Plat Book 2, Page 17, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Floriodda (formerly St.
Luciea County); together with that part of abandoned North Curve Street and Florida
East Coast Railroad right-of-way described as follows: From the Southwest comer
of Lot 7, Block 185, corner of said Lot 7 for Point of Beginning; thence east on ex-
tended line to the intersection with the West boundary line of Kissimmee Street;
thence North along said West line of Kissimmee Street to Intersection with the North
line of North Curve Street thence Southwesterly along the North boundary line of
said North Curve Street t the Pt to the Point of Beginning; Less the following: From the
Northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 185, Town of Okeechobee, run thence East along
the North line of said Lot 6, a distance of 150 feet for the Point of Beginning; thence
run South on a line Parallel to Wstern boundary of said Lot 6 a distance of 100
feet; thence run East n a line parallel to the Northern Boundary of said Lot 6 to the
West boundary of Kissimmee Street; thence North along said West line of Kissim-
mee Street a distance of 100 feet, thence run West to the Point of Beginning; and
Lot 2, Block 185, and the North one-half of abandoned alleyway lying adjacent to
said Lot 2, City of Okeechobee, according to the Plat thereof recorded In Plat Book
5, Page 5, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.
Conduct a Public Hearing to consider a SPECIAL EXCEPTION to allow an adult en-
tertainment establishment within an Industrial (IND) Zoning District (ref. LOR's Sec.
90-343(10)) submitted by Steven Game on behalf of property owner Charles Farm-
or. The subject property Is located at 508 Northeast 9th Street Legal description:
Lots 1 through 3 and the North 40 feet of Lots 4 through 6, and alley between said
Lots of Block 51, City of Okeechobee, Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records Okee-
chobee County, Florida. Petition No. 07-001-SE.
Consider any proposed amendments, submitted by City Staff or citizens, to the
Comprehensive Plan, which include the Land Development Regulations (LDR's) and
render a recommendation to the City Council for consideration and final adoption.
A copy of the entire applications) and agenda are available In the General Services
Office, Rm 101 at City Hall or by calling Betty Clement at (863) 763-3372 x 218.
Please be advised that the Board of Adjustment and Appeals will serve as the deci-
sion making body (quasi-judicial), on behalf of the City, to approve or deny Special
Exceptions or Variance Application(s). The Planning Board will make recommenda-
tions to the City Council for consideration and final adoption of Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, Rezoning Applications and Land Development Regulations (LDR's)
Amendments.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any
a, ,-:i.:- T,,P,, ,, tr, i. 1 -i'i,, i,,,,,,,) i ( i'aO f Adjustments and Appeals with re-
S4,],:r,'. i, in, : i:,'I., r rr,. ,T,,j orhedartng will needto ensure ver-
batm record of the proceedings is made, which'record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the oppeaolis to be based.' Tapes are used for the sole pur-
pose of back-up for the Clerk'as Office.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida Statute
286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Betty Clement, no later than two (2) working days
prior to the proceeding at 863-763-3372 x 218; if you are hearing or voice impaired,
cail TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY).
BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator
184387 ON 1/3,12/07


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. mls. $1200
or best offer. 863-675-4079


GAS CLUB CAR '95 Recondi-
tioned. $1695. 863-675-1472
GOLF CART, 4 passenger, ex-
cellent shape, $1 200.
863)946-3822/954-646-32



CHEVY TRANSMISSION- 4
speed, w/clutch and fly-
wheel, $450 (863)697-3895
MOPAR ENGINES, & Parts. All
for $2000. or best offer.
(239)369-9725 Lee
MOPAR PARTS: Carbs, blocks,
trans, manifolds cranks,
rods, other parts. $1500 will
sep. 239-745-5168
PICKUP TOOLBOX: Fits Dodge
Dakota '94 '04. Black UWS
diamond plate. $100 neg.
863-763-0852.
SUPERCHIP #3714- Fits '03
Dodge Hemi 5.7, $150. Call
Jess (863)634-5020
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.
TRAILER HITCH- Off a Buick
Century. Good condition.
$75. (863)357-1580


CAMPER TOP- ARE Fiber-
glass, Fits 99-current Chevy
Silverdo 6.5' bed. $600. Neg.
Call (863)634-6523
CHEVY '83, r1/Ton, 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
TOYOTA- 94, Good condition
$2500. (863)835-3476


FORD F350- '89, Diesel, 4
door, 5 speed, 4 new tires.
A/C 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
hbest offert(863)i634-871


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Shared Services panel will meet
The executive roundtable meeting of Shared Ser-
vices Network of Okeechobee County will meet Fri-
day, 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 Build-
ing Developmental Assets in Youth. For information
call Sharon Vinson at (863) 462-5000, ext. 257.

Big Top Extravaganza to be held
The Under the Big Top European Extravaganza,
sponsored by the Okeechobee County Chamber of
Commerce, will be at the American Legion Fair-
grounds Jan. 12, 13: and 14. 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 Com-
merce office, 55 S. Parrott Ave. The South Florida
Fair will be held Jan. 12-28, at the South Florida Fair-
grounds 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, at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of the
Nazarene His House Fellowship, 425 S.W. 28th St.
For information, call (863) 763-7113.

Plans made for MLK parade
Okeechobee Community Improvement Associa-
tion will sponsor 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, horseback,
bikes, a float or vehicle contact George Robert-
son at (863) 610-0973 or Bertha Boswell at (863)
763-4823.

GaL training being offered
The Guardian ad Litem program needs volun-
teers to help lead children through the realities of
the court and foster care system, and into safe, per-
manent homes. The Guardian ad Litem program
will be training volunteers from Okeechobee, Indi-
an River, St. Lucie and Martin counties on Jan. 16,
I'~23, 25Rand 3Ofrom 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at St.
Bernadette's Catholic Church, 350 N.W. California
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 Satur-
day, Jan. 20, and Saturday, Jan. 27, from 8:30 a.m.
until 1 p.m. at St. Theresa's Catholic Church fel-
lowship hall at the corner of Chobee Loop and S.R.
78 in Buckhead Ridge. Both days must be attended
to complete 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 Flori-
da auto insurance agent for your three-year dis-
count 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. Sec-
ond St., will welcome Reverend Terry R. Duckworth
for revival services on Sunday, Jan.21, at 8, 9:30 and
11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 22, at 6:30
p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 23. at 6:30 p.m.; and a special
youth program on Wednesday, Jan. 24,"from 6:30
until 8:30 p.m. Rev. Duckworth is a general evangel-
ist 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.

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

Early learning panel to meet
Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin
and Okeechobee Counties, Inc. will have a com-
bined executive/finance committee meeting Thurs-
day, Jan. 25, at 3 p.m. at 10 S.E. Central Parkway,
Suite 400, in Stuart.

Early learning board to meet
Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin
and Okeechobee Counties, Inc. will have a coalition
board meeting Thursday, Jan. 25, at 1:30 p.m. at 10
S.E. Parkway, Suite 400, in Stuart.

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 informa-
tion, 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, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For information, 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. Tickets are on sale at
the Main Street office, 111 N.E. Second Ave. For
information, 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 Okee-
chobee's first juried art show. For information, con-
tact 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 seek-
ing contest participants in our inaugural fair to be
held March 9-18, 2007. The contests consist of quilt-
ing, sewing, painting, drawing, photography and
woodworking. There will also be food competitions
such as home baking and canned goods; and a veg-
etable competition featuring categories such as gar-
den 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 present an Okeechobee
Memorial Day Bike Rally on Saturday, May 26, and
Sunday, May 27, 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, draw-
ings, bike show, contests, vendors, poker runs and
motorcycle events. Children 12 and under are free.
Tickets are $10 per person on Saturday and Sunday.
A full weekend pass is $15 per person. A percentage
of the proceeds will support Big Lake Missions, the
Pregnancy Resource Center and More 2 Life Min-
istries. Vendors, bands, sponsors, parking atten-
dants, cleaning crews and security personnel are
currently being sought. For information call (863)-
634-8980 or (863) 634-4151; log onto www.splint-
pro.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-
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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. Vol-
unteers 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.floridasac.org.

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

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 education 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 con-
sists 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 regis-
tration.

Center offers parenting classes
The Pregnancy Resource Center, 1505 S. Parrott
Ave., Suite D, offers a continuous ten-week free par-
enting 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.


rott Ave. Th ne expected size of the mural should
cover the front of the two-story by 30-foot building. Volu n dd t n
The theme of the mural will feature the history of Volunteers needed to plan parade
the telephone service in Okeechobee. 'Two portraits People are needed from a cross section of the
will be required for this project. The mural commit- community to be part of a committee that will plan
tee is accepting designs and proposals for this mural the Martin Luther King Day parade. To become ae
project. Project is to begin in the spring of 2007":' part of the committee or to place an entry of a float,
Please contact Bridgette Waldau at (863) 467-7300 vehicle, horses, groups, etc. call George Robinson at
for information. (863) 610-0973.

Discount cards aid youth activities Blood donors are needed


Communities in Schools and the Police Athletic
League of Okeechobee have discount cards avail-
able. The cards are $10 and are good for one year at
selected businesses. Cards can be purchased at Car-
Quest, 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 com-
plies 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 on Thursdays
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 screenings.
For information, contact Mike Davis, youth project
director, at (863) 462-5863.

Church hosting interaction program
The First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Sec-
ond St., will be hosting God's Time -- a morning of
free organized Christian activities that includes play,
instruction and interaction for parents and their pre-
school children. The event will be held each Tues-
day from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Child care will be
provided for infants during the class. For informa-
tion, 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; otherwise,
the cost is $30 for the flu vaccine and $45 for the
pneumonia shot. For information, call Anna or Deb-
bie 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.

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


Florida's Blood Centers is looking for blood
donors in Okeechobee. 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 condi-
tions are acceptable. Diabetes and blood pressure
donations can also be accepted. A picture ID is
needed for all donors.

Cap looking for new members
The Florida Wing of the Civil Air Patrol United
States Air Force Auxiliary has formed a CAP unit in
Okeechobee. Okeechobee Composite 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 pro-
vide supervision for the cadets. The three main mis-
sions of the Civil Air Patrol are emergency services,
aerospace education and cadet programs. Senior
members and cadets work side by side to accom-
plish these missions. If you are interested in becom-
ing a cadet or senior member contact Gene O'Neill
at the Okeechobee Emergency Operations Center,
(863) 763-3212.

Martha's House needs 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, Monday through Friday dur-
ing the hours of 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. We are also look-
ing 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 organiza-
tions. Work days and hours are flexible. Call (863)
634-2306 for information.

Free pregnancy tests offered
The Pregnancy Resource Center of Okeechobee,
a non-profit organization, 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, par-
enting classes and abstinence education. Operating
hours are from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and
Thursday. Parenting classes are held at 7 p.m. on
Tuesday. We are located at 1505 S. Parrott Ave.,
across from the movie theatree If you would like
more information on this or set an appointment for
a free pregnancy test please call (863) 763-8859.




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