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Thursday, January 11, 2007


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Opinions strong over TMDLs
Proposed TMDLS The hall was filled with people environmental law firm dedicated is in agricultural use. water and still allow that body o
of differing opinions. The occasion to protecting the environment. After state and federal officials water to meet water quality stan-
would apply tO was a public meeting held by the The Florida Department of explained their positions, engl- dards.
Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection (FDEP) neers, dairymen, ranchers and Their goal is to not alter the
the lake's tributaries
EPA fd l h h l d l d TMDLs on environmentalists voiced their o nation of native flora and


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Mark Twain said it was differ-
ence of opinion that makes horse
races. Using that analogy, there
could have been quite a horse
race at the Okeechobee County
Civic Center Wednesday morning.


( ) [_, a eiU erai agency, LUto ga neri
public comments on proposed
Total Maximum Daily Loads
(TMDLs) of nitrogen and phos-
phorous for Lake Okeechobee
tributaries.
As the result of a 1998 consent
decree that came about from a
lawsuit brought against the EPA by
EarthJustice, EPA is imposing the
TMDLs. EarthJustice is a non-profit


No Supervision: No skate park


ncs an ccuy pIace-Lu i IVirJL 1 1J
Lake Okeechobee under provi-
sions of the Lake Okeechobee
Protection Plan (LOPP). But as of
now, there are no TMDLs for the
tributaries.
The proposed TMDLs would
affect a nine-county area that com-
prises about one-tenth of the
state's size.
About half of the land affected


opinions and asked questions.
Generally, environmentalists
favored lower numbers for
TMDLs, while agricultural interests
favored higher TMDLs.
Drew Bartlett of the EPA
explained his organization's
process for setting TMDLs. He said
the question is how much of a
contaminant can enter a body of


fauna in a body of water.
The agency is concerned with
how much nitrogen or phospho-
rous can be allowed into a body of
water, while still maintaining
water quality.
Another factor to be consid-
ered is how the nutrients impact
See Lake Page 2


VisionQuest




escapees




still sought


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Signs are posted at the skateboard park stating that properly worn helmets and skate
card are required inside the park.

Vandalism closes skate park
By LomaiJablonski
Okeechobee News I I


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
Two female escapees from
the VisionQuest facility on U.S.
441 N. were still on the loose as
of late Wednesday afternoon,
and may have had some out-
side help.
According to Tara Collins, a
spokesperson for the Depart-
ment of Juvenile Justice (DJJ),
the youths escaped from the
low-risk facility around 10 a.m.
on Jan. 10.
"We then immediately con-
tacted local law enforcement,"
she said.
Other than that, she could


not comment on the escape
because it was an open investi-
gation and because of the age
of the escapees.
Lieutenant Billy Markham of
the Okeechobee County Sher-
iff's Office (OCSO) said
deputies from that department
were notified at 11:06 a.m. and
left the scene at 3:20 p.m.
He said authorities were
searching on horseback, as
well as on foot.
Also assisting in the search
was the K-9 unit from the Okee-
chobee Correctional Institute
(OCI).
See Escapees Page 2


Drought Index
Current: 629
Source: Florida Division
of Forestry
Local Burn Ban: None

Lake levels

12.02 feet

Lake level .
Last Year:
15.46 feet
(SOURCE:
South Florida
Water Manage-
ment District. Depth given in
feet above sea level.)

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The Okeechobee Skateboard
Park has been closed following
repeated acts of vandalism at the
park.
A notice at the park stated that
it has been designated as a crime
scene and is under crime scene
investigation by the Okeechobee
City Police Department.
The park has had its share of
ups and downs since opening in
2004.
There was a great deal of
interest in the park when it first
opened, and Communities in
Schools agreed to run the con-
cession stand. With adults in the
concession stand, the park was
supervised.
Skateboarders were required
to purchase a park pass that was
good for one year. There were
287 park passes issued in 2004.
At that time, the skateboarders
and their parents or guardians
were also told of park rules with
emphasis placed on the wearing
of helmets. If the children were
under 18, their parents or
guardians were required to read
and sign the paperwork prior to
the park pass being issued. There
were signs posted around the
facility that stated: "Properly
worn helmets and skate card
required inside park."


City code board



OK's reduction



of several fines


The drink machines at the.Okeechobee Skateboard Park
shows signs of attempted break-ins.


A local skateboard team
called "Team Broken" was
organized and began to compete
throughout the state. Two of its
team members went on to
receive national sponsors.
The facility, with help from
some local businesses, hosted
several skateboard competitions
and attracted participants from
across the tri-county area.
The park's problems began


when Communities in Schools
could not find volunteers to take
turns running the concession
stand. A local air conditioning
contractor even put an air condi-
tioning unit in the stand to make
it more comfortable for those
working there.
Employees of Communities
in Schools donated a great deal
of their own time, but there were
See Vandals Page 2


Chamber to take concerns to capital


By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
The Okeechobee Chamber
of Commerce has enlisted the
help of Mike Warner, the exec-
utive director of the Kissim-
mee-Osceola County Cham-
bers, to help create a legislative
lobbying program for Okee-
chobee.
This program involves gath-
ering all the entities involved
and coming up with three to
five top priorities for the entire
county. This group would then
travel to Tallahassee on March
21-22 to reiterate the issues to
the Legislators.
This will involve individuals
gathering together to take part
in a charted bus trip where they
will get with others to allow
networking and influence on
the Legislators with concerns
for Okeechobee County.


The trip cost will include all
meals, transportation and
expenses. Some funds -have
been acquired through Mr.
Warner from Waste Manage-
ment and Embarq to offset the
cost of the trip.
The cost per person is $450.
This will include luncheons
with keynote individuals who
correspond with the issues that
the county deems pertinent.
Mr. Warner will meet with
the Okeechobee Chamber of
Commerce on Wednesday,
Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. to decide on a
list of issues that they will take
to Tallahassee.
For additional information
or to sign up for this trip, call
the Okeechobee Chamber of
Commerce office at (863) 763-
6464.
Mr. Warner is also the Dis-
trict 79 Republican candidate
for the State House of Repre-


sentatives for the November
2008 election for the seat of the
current Rep. Frank Attkisson.
Kip Garner from the Salva-
tion Army expressed his appre-
ciation to the businesses that
participated in the bell ringing
this holiday season. With their
help, $24,000 was raised for the
needy in Okeechobee County.
The following businesses
participated in the endeavor:
Golden Corral, Wemmer
Orthodontist, Tucker Group
Realty, Exit Realty, Pritchard
Realty, Cassels and McCall,
Butch's Fish Camp, Riverside
Bank, Harbor Federal Bank and
the Okeechobee County Sher-
iff's Office.
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By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
The City Code Enforcement
Board met on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to
discuss several requests for fine
reduction and several code vio-
lations.
Geraldine Bertram came
before the board once again in
concerning four separate prop-
erty code violations.
Ms. Bertram has come
before the board on several
occasions concerning different
properties of her own, as well as
those belonging to her mother
and father who recently died.
She was left with the estate and


the code issues that were
already in place when she inher-
ited the properties.
The first reduction request on
the agenda was for the property
located at 517 N.W. 15th St. The
current fine totaled $4,600, and
was comprised of fees being
charged at the rate of $25 per
day for 183 days, plus a $25
administration fee.
This property has currently
been sold and the profit from the
sale was held until the code
board's action was taken to
reduce the lien on the property.
Fines were reduced to $975
See Board -Page 2


Okeechobee News/Chauna Agullar
Mike Warner, executive director of the Kissimmee-Osceola
County Chambers of Commerce, spoke at the general mem-
bership meeting of the Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, Jan. 10, about a legislative lobbying program to
bring "real people or voters" to Tallahassee to get the issues of
Okeechobee County noticed by Legislators.


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dissolved oxygen. An abundance
of phosphorous which lowers the
amount of dissolved oxygen in the
water column, and causes a high
concentration of aquatic vegeta-
tion.
Mr. Bartlett's agency used three
different mathematical formulas
for arriving at TMDLS. They then
took an average of the three results
and added a margin of safety to
come up with the proposed TMDL.
He assured the audience that
the proposed TMDLs are designed
for the tributaries and also
designed to be consistent with the
TMDLS of downstream bodies of
water.
Once TMDLS are set they are
implemented through the state
planning process which includes
permitting and regional projects.
FDEP's Frank Nearhoof said the
situation is very complex.
"We're looking for public input
and we have a plan," he said. "It's a
nationwide problem we're wrest-
ing with. Our goal is not to estab-
lish something overly protective."
He said that TMDLS must be
practical and site specific.
The next speaker was Dr. Susan
Gray, deputy director of the water-
shed department for South Florida
Water Management District
(SFWMD). She said her organiza-
tion was trying to find the most effi-
cient plan to improve the lake.
"We will need to do a number
of things to meet the goals of the
Lake Okeechobee Protection
Plan," she said.


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Continued From Page 1
not enough of them to keep from
becoming burned out.
"We have not been able to man
the concession stand due to lack of
volunteers. Several of our employ-
ees took turns, but it became more
than just a few could handle," said
Jill Rogers, of Communities in
Schools. "We've even run ads in
the newspaper asking for volun-
teers and only had one response,
and that was from a minor who
wanted to earn community service
hours."
The concession stand has been
broken into and its supplies stolen.
Since Communities in Schools has
been unable to provide any adult
volunteers, the concession stand
has been closed.
"We would like to open the
concession stand up again," stated
Mrs. Rogers. "The windows will be
repaired. If we could get some vol-
unteers to work with us, we would
be able to reopen it. We are work-


Board

Continued From Page 1
plus the $25 administration fee if
paid within 30 days with chairper-
son Mack Worley and vice-chair-
person Jamie Gamiotea voting
against the reduction. Board mem-
bers Bea Castorina, Marsha Monte-
si and alternate member Heather
Hancock voted for the reduction.
After the 30 days have passed
the fine will return to the original
$4,600 if unpaid.
Ms. Bertram requested a fine
reduction on the property located
at 902 N.W. 10th .St. which totaled
$1,475. That total comes from an
imposed fine of $10 per day for 145
days, plus a $25 administration fee.
This property had extenuating
circumstances that were verified
by Code Enforcement Officer Fred
Sterling. Waste Management had
been called on multiple occasions
to bring out additional trash con-
tainers for the property, which
were on back order.
Due to a mix up with Waste
Management's billing, at the time
of the first citation they had told Mr.
Sterling that the bill was also
unpaid. This was later found to be
untrue, as the bill is paid through
the taxes.
Mr. Sterling contacted Waste
Management again and got them
to deliver the containers. Once the
containers were present, Ms.
Bertram brought the property into
compliance.
Due to the extenuating circum-
stances, the board voted to repeal
the fines on this property.
Property located at 1208 S. Par-
rott Ave. that is also owned by Ms.
Bertram had accrued the highest
amount of fees totaling $67,775.


Rich Budell, of the Florida
Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, said his organ-
ization is working closely with
landowners. They are implement-
ing best management practices
(BMPs) that are specific to individ-
ual properties. His organization
works with SFWMD and other
agencies.
"It isn't going to be a simple
answer," he said "It's not going to
be a fast answer."
Jerry Brooks of FDEP said that
each water body responds differ-
ently to nutrient loads.
"We're committed to protect-
ing the tributaries," he assured the
crowd. "We've got to get the num-
bers right."
"This is not a small problem,"
stated David Guest EarthJustice.
"We're so far off the mark its unbe-
lievable."
Blake Guillory, a registered pro-
fessional engineer representing the
state's professional engineers and
the Florida Stormwater Associa-
tion, supported the state's TMDL
process.
"The dairy industry in the Okee-
chobee basin has cooperated with
every requirement," said dairyman
Woody Larson.
In fact, he said property owners
have invested millions of dollars on
compliance.
He mentioned the decline of
dairies in the county in recent
years. His family milked 110,000
cows in 1986 and now they are
down to 3,000.
Mr. Larson contended that set-
ting tributary TMDLs at this point
sends the wrong message to
ranchers and dairymen who have
been cooperating with environ-


ing toward that goal."
But, enrollment has dwindled.
There are only 85 current card
holders. Sixty-nine of those will
expire in February and March.
"Others were using it illegally,
either with an expired card or no
card at all," explained Darrell Enfin-
ger, head of the county's Parks and
Recreation Department.
With a lack of adult supervision,
the park became a target for van-
dals.
The concession stand was bro-
ken into and supplies stolen. The
drink machine has been vandal-
ized. The drinking spigot has been
broken off the water fountain.
There is graffiti written on the walls
of the concession stand. The tele-
phone wires at the concession
stand have been pulled from the
phone box. A fire extinguisher was
discharged at the facility leaving a
mess to be cleaned up before the
park could operate. A broken beer
bottle was smashed on the con-
crete sidewalk.
Just recently the Florida Power
and Light (FP&L) electrical meter
box was broken into and the


That total came from charges of
$250 per day for 271 days, plus a
$25 administration fee.
This property is a commercial
hotel that was not in use at the time
the violation occurred. According
to Ms. Bertram, her father had
refused to pay the Waste Manage-
ment bill for the dumpster located
on the property due to the lack of
use of the property.
Someone had been placing
trash in the dumpster from
unknown sources. When her
father died in September, Ms.
Bertram paid the bill and brought
the property into compliance.
The board voted 4-1 for reduc-
ing the fine to $1,000 if paid within
45 days, with Ms. Hancock voting
against the reduction.
Ms. Bertram's final property on
the night's agenda is located at 904
S.W. Sixth Ave. Fees accrued at a
rate of $50 per day for 133 days,
plus the $25 administration fee,
brought the total fine to $6,675.
This property was her father's
residence and when it was found
to be in violation there was lumber
and other building supplies present
on the property. The city had
received complaints about the
property.
After her father's death, Ms.
Bertram brought the property into
compliance within three weeks.
Mr. Worley and Ms. Hancock
voted against a motion to reduce
the fines to $500, plus the $25
administration fee, to be paid with-
in 30 days while the remaining
board members voted in favor of
the reduction.
The total of all the reductions
requires Ms. Bertram to pay $1,475
in fines and $50 in administration
fees within 30 days and $1,000 in
fines within 45 days or the fines will


mental regulations.
He was afraid unreachable
standards would be set.
"Look at what has been done in
the past," he implored of the gov-
ernment officials. "We've done a
lot."
A differing opinion was offered
by Joette Lorian, a representative
of the Miccosukee Indians.
"Many of you are victims of the
state's failure to deal with the prob-
lem," she said. "We need to find a
way to all work together to solve
the problem."
Mike Milicevic spoke for the
ranchers.
He said that most tributaries in
the basin have been changed by
man except Fisheating Creek.
"We have a changed system
that we are trying to put back in a
native state," he said. "I don't know
if this is possible."
He urged officials to work with
agriculture interests to keep the
land open and green. He stated
that it would be easier to work with
agricultural interests to clean up
the environment than to work with
urban interests.
"It's already too late, the lake is
a mess," warned Paul Gary of the
Audubon Society.
He stated that the proposed
TMDLs are too high to meet the
Lake Okeechobee TMDLs.
"Whatever goal is set for the
tributaries must be compatible to
the lake," he stated. "Right now, I
don't think you have a compatible
TMDL."
However, he said there was no
quick fix.
"No matter what number we
set, it's going to take a long time,"
he said. "We've got to have the


power was turned on at the park.
The damage to the electrical meter
was found on a Monday evening. It
was replaced Thursday afternoon,
but by that night the new electrical
box was damaged and the lights
were turned on once again.
According to FP&L's Nick
Blount, the cost to replace an elec-
trical meter of this size is $400 to
$500. Following the damage to the
second electrical meter box, the
park was designated as a crime
scene and closed down.
Because the property is owned
by the county, the operation of the
park has fallen back to the Parks
and Recreation Department. With
no money currently budgeted to
pay for an employee to supervise
the park or man the concession
stand, the concession stand
remains closed and the park is, for
the most part, unsupervised.
They have tried to keep the facil-
ity open, but the skateboarders
continue to disregard the park
rules. Most refuse to wear the
required helmets. Others do not
have current park passes.
Mr. Enfinger has the right to ask


revert back to the original fines
which totaled $80,525. The admin-
istration fees total $100.
The board then heard from Mr.
Sterling concerning several new
cases on the agenda.
The first case concerns the
property located at N.W 10th
Street and 10th Avenue owned by
Roy McDonald.
This issue was tabled at the last
meeting due to the property owner
waiting for an engineer to ensure
that the existing structure will be
able to withhold the completion of
the building.
This building has sat unfinished
with no roof for many years and
was sited for being a public nui-
sance by Mr. Sterling.
Mr. McDonald received the
engineering approval to satisfy the
requirement made by City Building
Inspector Tom Forbes in Septem-
ber of 2006.
The board chose to table the
issue until next month's meeting as
Mr. McDonald stated in his letter of
intent that he will be applying for
building permits by Jan. 15.
The next item on the agenda
involves three lots located at 1006
S.E. 10th St. owned by Young
Investments, Inc. The property is
currently under violation of general
cleaning and beautification.
The violation was generated
due to a complaint of another lot in
the subdivision that was also over-
grown with vegetation and in poor
condition. When Mr. Sterling went
to cite that property he also cited all
properties within the subdivision
that were in violation.
According to Mr. Sterling, all the
other properties have been
cleaned up and are in compliance.
Mr. Sterling has been unable to
contact the owners at the address


right numbers. Hopefully, we can
set numbers that are compatible to
all our needs."
Dairyman Bob Butler asked for
a show of hands of those in the
audience who were involved full
time in agriculture. A large percent-
age of the crowd responded by
raising their hands.
Mr. Brown said if the TMDL
numbers were too low they would
scare off landowners. He said that
dairymen and ranchers could not
pass on the cost of compliance
with TMDLs.
Tom Hall of the Florida Farm
Bureau spoke in favor of FDEP's
environmental standards.
"When will we see improve-
ments in water quality?" asked
Karen Bickford, an employee of
Lee County.
She said her county receives
runoff from the Kissimmee basin
that is hurting commercial fishing
and tourism.
"It takes a combination of
efforts," stated Phil Parsons. of the
Florida Sugar Cane League, Inc.
"The problem is fairly clear. The
private industry runoff must be
compatible with the regional sys-
tem."
He urged adoption of a regional
plan.
"You can't enact a TMDL with-
out understanding its impacts," he
said.
Bill Berman of Davie Dairy
called for financial help for dairy-
men to comply with environmen-
tal standards.
"Make sure the numbers are
realistic and achievable," said
Tommy Perry, city engineer of
Clewiston.


the offenders to leave. He has done
so repeatedly, only to have them
return when he is not there.
According to Mr. Enfinger, hel-
mets are a matter of safety and lia-
bility for the county.
In 2005, a 16-year-old teen died
from injuries she suffered when
she fell off her skateboard and
bumped her head at a local skate
park in Indianola, Iowa. She was
not wearing her helmet.
"The park is still closed. This
was the fourth time that the Com-
munities in Schools concession
stand was vandalized," said Mr.
Enfinger. "There even used to be
speakers out there so that music
could be piped into the park. They
didn't last a month. The police are
still investigating the incidents."
Currently, the fate of the park is
unknown.
"It is supposed to go in front of
the county commission for
review," stated Mr. Enfinger.
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from the tax appraiser's office.
The certified mail has been
returned and the phone numbers
on file are disconnected. There is a
for sale sign on the property and
when he called that number, Mr.
Sterling spoke with a salesperson
who stated that the phone number
he had was the same disconnected
number.
On Dec. 4, 2006, Mr. Sterling
posted the property with a notice
of violation and on Dec. 29, 2006,
with a notice to appear before the
board.
No response had been received
by the code board meeting. The
board voted unanimously to
impose a $25-per-day fine that
began seven days after properly
posted.
The final item on the agenda
involved property owner Merida
Watterson concerning the property
located at 201 N.W Ninth Ave. due
to a violation of disabled vehicles
and general cleaning.
According to Mr. Sterling, he
spoke with someone who stated
that he was the nephew of Ms.
Watterson who had recently
undergone surgery and he would
have the property cleaned up by
Jan. 14.
Mr. Sterling went on to say "the
disabled trucks had already been
removed and he could see some
improvement on the property."
The board voted unanimously
to impose a $25-per-day fine begin-
ning on Jan. 24 if the property is not
in compliance before that date.
This will allow 15 days from the
date of the meeting to complete
the clean up.
The next Code Enforcement
Board meeting will be on Tuesday,
Feb. 13, in the City Council cham-
bers in City Hall.


Sexual Predator Notification


The Okeechobee County
Sheriff's Office is disclosing this
information to the public in
order to enhance public safety,
awareness, and protection. This
information is not intended to
increase fear: rather it is this
agency's belief that an informed
public is a safer public.
This bulletin should be used
only for information purposes.
Citizen abuse of the information
to threaten, intimidate, or harass
offenders will not be tolerated in
any manner.
The individuals who appear
in this bulleting have served the
sentence imposed on them by
the courts. They are not wanted
by the police at this time.
Sex offenders have always
lived in the communities. The
only change is the public is now
better informed.
Jerry Richardson
W/M; DOB: Nov. 20,1962
5' 10"; 150 lbs.
Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown
80 U.S. 441 S.E.
Okeechobee, Fla 34974
Richardson was convicted of
five (5) counts-attempted Capital
Sexual Battery and one (1)


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According to Warden Chester
Lambdin, the OCSO contacted
OCI sometime after noon and
asked for its K-9 unit to respond
and aid in the search.
"We tracked them (the
escapees) toward the Florida
Turnpike but the track discontin-
ued," said Warden Lambdin.
Since the trail went cold at
that point, the warden theorized
someone may have been wait-
ing for the escapees and then
aided in their escape from that
point.


Jerry Richardson
W/M; DOB: Nov. 20, 1962
5' 10"; 150 Ibs.
Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown
80 U.S. 441 S.E.
Okeechobee, Fla. 34974
count-Lewd Fondling in Lee
County, Florida on April 4, 1996.
The victims were minors. If you
have any questions regarding
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Connie at the Okeechobee
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He said the two bloodhounds
are kept and trained at OCI and
are used specifically for tracking.
The unit called off their
search and returned to OCI
around 3:45 p.m.
Ms. Collins said she had no
information on how the youths
escaped or in what direction
they may be going.
When asked if the escapees
should be considered danger-
ous, Ms. Collins only said that
this is a low-risk facility.
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Thursday: Partly sunny with the high around 70. The wind will be
from the east at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday night: Partly cloudy with the low in the upper 50s. The
wind will be from the east at 10 to 15 mph.
Extended Forecast
Friday: Partly sunny with the high in the lower 70s. The wind will be
from the east at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday night through Monday night: Partly cloudy with the low in
the upper 50s. The high will be in the upper 70s.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. The high
will be in the upper 70s. The chance of rain is 20 percent.


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Internet safety How


safe are our children?


We give our children driver's
education and test them on it
before we let them drive a
car...but do we prepare them
the same way before we let
them surf the Internet? We
teach them not to tell anyone,
over the phone or at the door,
that they are home alone, and
yet they do it all the time while
they are online.
Statistics show that 43 per-
cent of the surveyed kids in
grades four through eight, say
they have been bullied online.
Fifty eight percent of them have
not told their parents about
something mean or hurtful that
has happened to them online.
Cyber bullying is no less severe
than traditional playground bul-
lying and is, in many instances,
more psychologically harmful,
with effects of longer duration.
The Internet affords predators
and bullies anonymity that they
never had before.


Find out where the dangers
online are and how you can
protect yourself and more
importantly, your children.

What:
Free online family safety
presentation

When:
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007,
from 7 until 8:30 p.m.

Where:
IRCC Fort Pierce Campus,
The Kight Center, 3209 Virginia
Ave., Fort Pierce.

Presenter:
Neil Sindicich, Cyber Securi-
ty Technician for Florida Com-
puter Crime Center
After the presentation, there
will be ample time for Mr. Sindi-
cich to answer questions from
the audience.


Obituaries


Harry 0. Rohrbaugh
Harry 0. Rohrbaugh, age 96,
of Buckhead Ridge, died Jan. 9,
2007, at his home. Mr.
Rohrbaugh was born Aug. 15,
1910, in Butler, Ind. to William
and Elsie Rohrbaugh. He was a
retired machinist having come
to Okeechobee from Hamilton,
Ind. in 1991.
Mr. Rohrbaugh is survived by
his wife of 68 years, Mabel
Rohrbaugh of Buckhead Ridge;
three daughters, Phyllis Fackler
of Okeechobee, Marilyn Reinig
of Okeechobee and Pamela
McClamma of Pass Christian,
Miss.; son, Carmen Rohrbaugh;
ten grandchildren; seventeen
great-grandchildren; and, three
great-great grandchildren.
The family has decided not to
hold services at this time.
Friends may sign the guest
book at www.bassokeechobee-
funeralhome.com.
All arrangements are entrust-
ed to the care of Bass Okee-
chobee Funeral Home and Cre-
matory, 205 N.E. Second Street,
Okeechobee.

Carl 'Wayne' Clem
Carl "Wayne" Clem, age 62,
of Okeechobee, died Tuesday,
Jan. 9, 2007, at Raulerson Hospi-
tal. Born April 18, 1944, in Lex-
ington, Ky., he had been a resi-
dent of Okeechobee for the past
three years. He served in the
United States Marines during the
Vietnam War and later joined
the United States Army. He loved
to laugh, fish, and was an avid
movie and coin collector. He
was also involved with the VFW
in Illinois and Tennessee.
He is survived by his wife,
Patricia Clem of Okeechobee;
son, Christopher Clem of Ari-
zona; daughters, Cindy Clem of
Kentucky, Renee Clem of Ari-
zona and Kristiel Clem of Flori-
da. In addition he is survived by
brothers, Jack (Irene) Clem of
Indiana, Jerry (Sharon) Clem of
Florida and Bobby (Pam) Clem
of Florida; sisters, Darlene (Bob)
Gribble of Kentucky and Tammy
(Bob) Schulze of Kentucky.
The family has no plans for
services at this time.
All arrangements are under
the care and direction of Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory,
110 N.E. Fifth Street, Okee-
chobee.

Lavelle R. Hargis
Lavelle R. "Chick" Hargis, age
91, of Okeechobee, died Mon-
day, Jan. 8, 2007, in Levy County.
Born June 7, 1915, in Sulphur
Spring, Texas he lived in Okee-
chobee for 16 years, but resided
the last nine years in Williston.
He enjoyed fishing and was a
member of the Church of Christ.
Mr. Hargis is preceded in
death by his wife, Pauline Har-
gis.
He is survived by his son,


Robin Edward (Jenee) Hargis
and a daughter, Paul Sue (Sid)
Johnson of Miami. In addition
he is survived by grandchildren,
Todd Robinson Hargis of Willis-
ton and Matthew Lavelle John-
son of Miami.
Services will be Friday, Jan.
12, 2007, with visitation from 10
until 11 a.m. followed by servic-
es at 11 a.m. at the Buxton
Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under
the direction and care of Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory,
110 N.E. Fifth Street, Okee-
chobee.

Edwin W. Marquette
Edwin W. Marquette, age 85,
of Okeechobee, died Jan. 9,
2007, at his residence. Born April
29, 1921, in Warren, Minn., he
had been a resident of Okee-
chobee for the past two years.
He served in the United States
Army as a paratrooper in World
War II and enjoyed fishing and
hunting.
Mr. Marquette is survived by
his wife of 44 years, Mary Ann
Marquette of Okeechobee; son,
Edwin W. (Kim) Marquette of
Okeechobee; daughters,
Michelle (Roland) Mossel, Jr. of
Okeechobee and Kim Driscall of
Jacksonville. In addition he is
survived by a brother, Lawrence
(Marlene) Marquette of
Rochester, Minn.; sister, Peggy
Marquette of Melbourne; six
grandchildren; and, one great-
grandson.
A memorial service will be
held Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at
11 a.m. at The Gathering, 1735
S.W. 24th Ave., Okeechobee.
All arrangements are under
the care and direction of Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory,
110 N. E. Fifth Street, Okee-
chobee.

Jane Daniels Maddox
Jane Daniels Maddox, age 59,
of Okeechobee, died Tuesday,
Jan. 9, 2007, at her residence.
Born April 5, 1947, she had been
a resident of Okeechobee for the
past 34 years. She was a retired
schoolteacher working with the
Okeechobee County School Sys-
tem for 31 years. She enjoyed
flowers, wildlife, gardening,
reading and cooking.
She is survived by sisters,
Lynda (Carson) Callahan of
North Port and Sandra Maddox
of Pittsburgh, Pa.
A memorial service will be
held Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at 2
p.m., at the Buxton Funeral
Home.
In lieu of flowers the family
has asked donations be made to
Hospice of Okeechobee, P.O.
Box 1548, Okeechobee, Fla.
34973.
All arrangements are under
the care and direction of Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory,
110 N. E. Fifth Street, Okee-
chobee.


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Students get an exciting dose of science


By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
Students in third through fifth
grade at South Elementary School
received an extra dose of science
on Monday, Jan. 8,
from Mr. Electricity,
otherwise known
as Rob Krampf dur-
ing his presentation
called "Energy
Whys".
Florida Power
and Light offers various science
shows to qualifying schools in
support of education the state
of Florida.
Energy Whys program uses
flaming marshmallows, water
balloons, dust flares and many
other things to make science fun
for the spectators.
Students at South Elementary
School learned many different
things such as where energy
comes from and how energy is
transferred from one thing to
another.
The program content is tied to
state and national science stan-
dards, covering all the bench-
marks for Strand B at 5th and 8th
grade levels of the Sunshine State
Standards.
This show talked of many
items that will help prepare the
fifth grade students for the Sci-


Okeechobee News/Chauna Aguilar
Mr. Electricity, Rob Krampf (left) from Florida Power & Light
spoke to third, fourth and fifth grade students at South Ele-
mentary School about conservation of energy and proper
use of limited resources. Third grader Drew Davis (right)
helped Mr. Electricity with a demonstration on energy prov-
ing that no matter what an object is, it can contain energy.


ence FCAT which is coming up on
Thursday, March 1 and Friday,
March 2.
Mr. Electricity demonstrated to
the students that an ordinary bal-
loon blown up will pop if placed
on a flame, while a water filled
balloon will stay intact due to the
water inside absorbing the heat
from the flame.


If given enough time, one can
boil the water inside of a water
balloon by direct flame from a
candle without altering the condi-
tion of the balloon itself. The
water absorbs the heat energy
given off by the candle so quickly
that the balloon does not have
time to melt. -
Mr. Electricity also demonstrat-


ed to the students that one way to
retrieve energy from an object is
to heat it up. However, it takes a
lot of heat to get the maximum
amount of energy from a lump of
coal. A power plant must heat the
coal very fast in order to not waste
energy in the form of heat.
This example was made by
using a two pound piece of wood
and two pounds of microscopic
pieces of wood. When the piece
of wood was placed over the can-
dle flame, it did not burn because
there was not enough heat.
When Mr. Electricity shot
some of the microscopic wood
particles into the flame it created a
flame in the effect of a flame
thrower.
South Elementary School stu-
dents explored the different kinds
of energy, including nuclear, elec-
trical, chemical, light, heat, kinetic
and potential throughout the pro-
gram. Along the way, they found
out that they can see that while
we can't make energy, we can
transform it from one form to
another.
Following Mr. Electricity's phi-
losophy of education, this pro-
gram helps make the principles of
energy understandable as well as
fun to help students excel in sci-
ence and be more interested in
learning more.


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TESTS: I don't understand why the government hasn't figured out
the recent scares, that is the Port of Miami and the gas in New York, etc.
Al Qaida is testing and making dry runs to see what they can get away
with. How many trucks made it into U.S. ports that we didn't catch?
How many people in New York smelled the gas? Probably the same
number that would have died.

REFLECTORS: Why did they put lines and reflectors on Cemetery
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top of dirt and grass. Why didn't they pave the roads before they did
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Community Events

VFW hosting garage sale
VFW #9528 in Buckhead Ridge will hold their yearly garage
sale on Friday, Jan. 19, and Saturday, Jan. 20, from 8 a.m. until 3
p.m. Bring saleable items to the Post or call (863) 467-2882 or (863)
467-2840 for pick up.

Benefit shoot slated for Jan. 20
A sporting clay fun shoot will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, at Quail
Creek Plantation on S.R. 68 E. five miles east of U.S. 441 N. Pro-
ceeds from the event will go to the Children's Miracle Network.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.,
and will be followed by prize giveaways. Shooter spots and spon-
sorships are available. For information and fees contact Denise
Huggins of the Children's Miracle Network at (877) 575-5437; or,
go online to www.quailcreekplantation.com. Registration can be
done online at www.shandskids.org. Checks should be made
payable to the Children's Miracle Network and mailed to P.O. Box
206, Okeechobee, Fl., 34973. Participants must supply their own
shotguns, eye and ear protection and ammunition.

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

Methodist church hosting evangelist
The First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St., will
welcome Reverend Terry R. Duckworth for revival services on Sun-
day, 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 pro-
gram on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Rev. Duck-
worth is a general evangelist for the Western North Carolina Con-
ference of the United Methodist Church. He was a church pastor
and lay speaker prior to becoming a full time evangelist.

ABWA meeting slated for Jan. 25
The American Business Women's Association (ABWA) Women
of Tomorrow Chapter's Jan. 25 program will be presented by
Metro Crime Prevention of Florida. The program will address the
prevention of fraud and personal injury, including identity theft.
ABWA meets at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave.,
from noon until 1 p.m. Lunch is $6.63 (plus tip). The public is invit-
ed, but because of limited seating interested persons must contact
President Marilyn Rinear by fax at (863) 467-8664, e-mail
(dmrinear@onearrow.net); or, by phone at (863) 697-1807 by 5
p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22.

Main Street Mixer slated
The next Main Street Mixer will be Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 5 until
7 p.m. at the newly renovated Taylor Rental Store, 523 North U.S.
98 just before the railroad tracks. Members and the public are
welcome. For information, call (863) 763-2225.




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Upcoming Events

Thursday
A.A. Closed big book meeting from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Church
of Our Savior, 200 N.W. Third St.
Tantle Quilters meets 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. Any-
one 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.
Prayer Group meets at 10 a.m. at the Community Center locat-
ed at 412 N.W. Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-5996.
Christian Fellowship Prayer group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the
fellowship hall at 412 N.W. Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-
5996.
ABWA Women of Tomorrow Chapter meets from noon until 1
p.m. at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. The cost
is $6.63 plus tip for lunch. Anyone interested in attending is wel-
come. For information, call Marilyn Rinear at (863) 697-1807.
Travlin' Sams members of the Okeechobee Chapter of Good
Sams meet on the second Friday of each month, with early birds on
Thursday. Call Joan at (863) 876-4596 or Jeanne at (863) 824-
0984, for the next camping site.
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.
Second 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 relationships. The support groups are held every Thursday
at 6 p.m. For information call (863) 763-2893, or call Shirlean Gra-
ham or Irene Luck at (863) 763-2893 or (863) 763-0202.
The Social Security Administration Office is open from 9 a.m.
until noon and representatives will be at the One Stop Center, 209
S.W. Park St., in Okeechobee.
Free Adult Basic Education/GED and English as a second
language classes are available at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
701 S.W. Sixth St., from 7 until 9 p.m.
The Republican Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Clock
Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Avenue. For information call Melissa
Arnold at (863) 610-2280.
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 meet-
ing.
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.
Hand & Hand Ministries of Palmdale meets the second Thurs-
day of each month in the community club house on the corner of
Fifth and Main at 6 p.m. for food and fellowship and gospel music
and the word at 7 p.m. For information call (863) 612-0640.
Okeechobee Main Street's Farmer's Market will be held every
Thursday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. in Flagler Park 3. Any ques-
tions and/or comments can be directed to the Main Street office at
(863) 357-MAIN.

Friday
Narcotics Anonymous meets each Friday for an open discus-
sion 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.
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. Anyone interested in a sensible approach to losing weight
and becoming a part of a caring group is 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. Tick-
ets 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.

Saturday
Worship in Song at the Living Word of Faith Church of Okee-
chobee, 1902 S. Parrott Ave., on the second Saturday of the month
beginning at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend and all Christian
singers and musicians are welcome to take part. For information,
contact the church at (863) 763-6869; Pastor Lee Minton at (863)
763-3373; or, Sister Yvonne Price at (863) 467-6657.
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
joining. For information, contact: Roland Spencer at (863) 697-
2247; Debbie Izzo at (863) 634-6257; or, Holly Stewart at (863) 610-
1251.
Teen Talk from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Jesus Holy Ghost Crusade
Mission, 1401 N.E. Park St. Every teen is invited. Topics of educa-
tion include: AIDS; free HIV testing; STDs; personal issues; domes-
tic violence; abstinence; abuse of drugs; sex abuse; plus, educa-
tional materials and prevention tools. Call (863) 634-9340 or (863)
357-6248, for information.
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at Grace Christian, 701 S. Par-
rott Ave. It will be a closed discussion.
The Society of Young Magicians will meet from 10 until 11 a.m.
at the First United Methodist Church in Avon Park. For information,
call Dick Laneau at (863) 467-9540 or (727) 345-4323.
Barnyard Buddies meets from 10 a.m. until noon at the County
4-H Extension office at 458 U.S. 98 N. Everyone who would like to
be part of the Barnyard Buddies is invited, or you can sign up at the
Okeechobee County 4-HA Extension office Monday through Friday


from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. For information, call the extension office
at (863) 763-6469.






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Library hosting photography display
Learn about the history, science, and art of photography in a
display in the meeting room of the Okeechobee County Public
Library, 206 S.W. 16th St., Jan. 11-13. The display was prepared by
Bobbi Poole and will include amateur photography done by local
photographers. For information, call Margot Taylor at (863) 763-
3536.

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.

Gospel sing features Whaley Family
The Whaley Family will be the guest singers and musicians at a
gospel sing on Friday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at The Believers Fellow-
ship Church, 300 S.W Sixth Ave. For information, call Sister Hamp-
ton at (863) 357-0455.

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 Humanities Council. The
program is free and open to the public.

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

Chamber hosting Big Top Extravaganza
The Under the Big Top European Extravaganza, sponsored by
the Okeechobee County Chamber of Commerce, will be at the
American Legion Fairgrounds Jan. 12, 13 and 14. 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 Okee-
chobee County Chamber of Commerce office, 55 S. Parrott Ave.
The South Florida Fair will be held Jan. 12-28, at the South Florida
Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. Advanced tickets will only be
available through Jan. 11.

Indian River is talk show topic
Family Stations, Inc. will host a radio talk show on Saturday, Jan.
13, starting at 7:30 a.m. The show will be rebroadcast at 1 and 6
p.m. on WWFR FM and 100.3 FM. The special guest will be Kevin
Stinette, Indian River keeper. The topic of the show will be the cur-
rent health and future welfare of the Indian River. For information,
contact Kevin Stinette at (772) 336-7284 or (772) 631-5827.

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.

Free nutritional class offered
Douglas Chiropractic and Fitness Center, 916 W. N. Park St., will
hold a free CRA nutritional analysis class taught by Dr. Edward
Douglas on Monday, Jan. 15, at 5:30 p.m.

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

School advisory council to meet
The Seminole Elementary School Advisory Council will meet
Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the school's media center at 2690
N.W 42nd Ave. The public is invited.

La escuela Seminole Elementary van a tener su junta del Conse-
jo Consultivo para la escuela, martes, el 16 de Enero a las 6:30
p.m., van a juntar en el biblioteca at 2690 N.W. 42nd Avenue. Todo
el public estan envitados de asistir.

Church will host Christian band
The Annie Moses Band, a high energy Christian music band,
will be at the First Baptist Church, 401 S.W. Fourth St., on Tuesday,
Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. This group sings and plays the violin, viola, cello,
harp, keyboard, piano, etc. They are a group of at least six that puts
a whole new enthusiasm into playing strings.

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

Red Cross offering various classes
The American Red Cross-Okeechobee Branch will be holding
an infant/child CPR class on Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 6 until 8
p.m.; and an adult CPR class on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 6 until 8
p.m. To register for one of these classes, call (863) 763-2488.

IRCC hosting online safety program


Neil Sindicich, cyber security technician for the Florida Comput-
er Crime Center, will offer a free Online Family Safety presentation
on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at The Kight Center on
the Indian River Community College (IRCC) campus in Fort Pierce,
3209 Virginia Ave,

Yard sale benefits patient care
Hospice of Okeechobee, 411 S.E. Fourth St., will hold a yard sale
on Friday, Jan. 19, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Donated items are need-
ed and monies made benefit patient care, including services at The
Hamrick Home. For information, call Rhonda at (863) 467-2321 or
(863) 697-1995.

Gospel group to be In concert
The Hyssongs will be presenting a concert of gospel music at
Believers Fellowship Church, 300 S.W. Sixth Ave., on Friday, Jan.
19, at 7 p.m.







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Fall Softball League Co-Ed Runners up
The Wal-Mart team was the Okeechobee County Parks & Recreation 2006 Fall Softball
League Co-Ed Runners-up. Team members were (front row, left to right) Kinney Fowler,
Sandy Hodges, Samantha Shaw and Donna Root; (back row, left to right) Moe Prevatt,
Stephanie Pelaez, Melissa Dailey, Jarred Shaw, Jeremy Farrell, Lance Root and Tommy
Carter. Not pictured are Jennifer Farrell, Cindy Suggs, Del Suggs, Bryan Lowe, Chad
Shaw and Justin Hazellief.


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Big Lake Signs Champions
The Big Lake Signs team won the Okeechobee County Parks & Recreation 2006 Fall Soft-
ball League Co-Ed Championship. Team members were (front row, left to right) Emily
Davis, Christy Crawford, J.R. Suarez and Pam Matthews; (back row, left to right) Jason
Hickman, Sheena Bodden, Neil Crawford, David Raulerson, Brett Matthews, Tombo Riley,
Wendi Riley and Heather Stillians.


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Brahmans wrestling
(Brahman and Lady Brahman
teams)
Jan. 13: Martin County Dual
Tournament at MCHS 10 a.m.
Jan. 13: Harmony Girls' Tour-
nament at Kissimmee 10 a.m.
Jan. 20: Treasure Lake Confer-
ence at OHS 10 a.m.
Jan. 25: Vero Beach Dual at
VBHS -7p.m.
Jan. 27: Polk County Tourna-
ment at PCHS in Lakeland 10
a.m.
Jan. 27: Girls State Tourna-
ment at Kissimmee 10 a.m.
** Jan. 31: Treasure Coast
Dual at OHS -7 p.m.
Feb. 3: District Tournament at
South Fork- 10 a.m.
Feb. 9-10: Regional Tourna-
ment-Palm Bay noon
Feb. 14-18: State Tournament-
Lakeland noon
**Parent and Senior Night

Lady Brahmans
basketball
(JV times are first followed by
varsity times)
Jan. 12: at Inlet Grove-JFK Mid-
dle School 6 p.m.
Jan. 16: vs. Clewiston 5:30/7
p.m.
Jan. 18: at Glades Central -


5:30/7 p.m.
Jan. 22: at Lake Placid 5:30/7
p.m.
Jan. 23: Treasure Lake Confer-
ence Championship TBA
Jan. 25: at @ Centennial -
5:30/7 p.m.
Jan. 30: District tournament at
Forest Hill 4/5:30/7 p.m.
Jan. 31: District tournament- at
Forest Hill 7 p.m.
Feb. 3: Championship round
of Districts at Forest Hill 7 p.m.

Boys basketball
(Times are listed as -freshmen,
junior varsity and varsity)
Jan. 13: at John Carroll 5:30/7
p.m.
Jan. 16: at Forest Hill -
4:30/6/7:30 p.m.
Jan. 19: vs. Glades Central -
4:30/6/7:30 p.m.
Jan. 23: vs. Lincoln Park -
4:30/6/7:30 p.m.
Jan. 26: vs. Glades Day 6/7:30
p.m.
Jan. 30: Treasure Lake Confer-
ence Tournament- home 6/7:30
p.m.
Feb. 1: vs. St. Edwards (senior
night) 4:30/6/7:30 p.m.
Feb. 5-10: District Tournament
at Jensen Beach TBA
Feb. 15-24: Regionals TBA
Feb. 28-Mar. 3: State Finals in
Lakeland TBA


Sports Briefs


Benefit shoot
slated for Jan. 20
A sporting clay fun shoot will
be held Saturday, Jan. 20, at Quail
Creek Plantation on S.R. 68 E. -
five miles east of U.S. 441 N.
Proceeds from the event will
go to the Children's Miracle Net-
work.
Registration will begin at 8
a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:30
p.m., and will be followed by
prize giveaways.
Shooter spots and sponsor-


ships are available.
For information and fees con-
tact Denise Huggins of the Chil-
dren's Miracle Network at (877)
575-5437; or, go online to
www.quailcreekplantation.com.
Registration can be done online at
www.shandskids.org. Checks
should be made payable to the
Children's Miracle Network and
mailed to P.O. Box 206, Okee-
chobee, Fl., 34973.
Participants must supply their
own shotguns, eye and ear pro-
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WEST PALM BEACH The
numbers are alarming 1.2 mil-
lion coronary attacks, 136.5 million
overweight or obese adults, $225.8
billion in annual health-related pro-
ductivity losses and 70 percent of
Americans don't get enough physi-
cal activity.
The American Heart Associa-
tion wants to reduce these num-
bers through a new national move-
ment -- Start! that helps
Americans create a culture of phys-
ical activity and health.
Start! recognizes that people
have time constraints and responsi-
bilities that often keep them from
taking care of their health. Start!
helps people start walking the
exercise with the lowest dropout
rate of any physical activity. The
movement provides tools,
resources and programs to help
every American begin a personal
health revival that can potentially
add two hours of life expectancy
for each hour of regular exercise.
Start! focuses on corporations
and the workplace to encourage
an environment focused on physi-
cal activity and health not found in
existing walking programs. Recog-
nizing that time constraints and
responsibilities prevent many peo-
ple from taking care of their health,
Start! will help people stop talking
and start walking.
The American Heart Associa-
tion has built Start! around four key
elements to help Americans live
longer, heart-healthy lives:
MyStart! Online, a Web-based
fitness and nutrition tracker, is the
hub for a best-in-class walking pro-
gram that offers constant, measura-
ble, personal improvement.


A reinvigorated Start! Heart
Walk, the American Heart Associa-
tion's premier fund-raiser, gives
people an opportunity to improve
their health through walking while
helping fund the fight against heart
disease and stroke.
The Start! Walking Program in
which companies can encourage
walking at work and recognize and
reward employees who move
from being sedentary to a more
active lifestyle.
The Start! Fit-Friendly Compa-
nies Recognition Program officially
recognizes employers who cham-
pion the health of their employees
and work to create a culture of
physical activity in the workplace.
Seventy percent of Americans
are not getting enough physical
activity, a leading risk factor for
heart attack and stroke. In addition,
65 percent of American adults
(136.5 million) are overweight or
obese. Brisk walking for as little as
30 minutes a day can provide many
benefits, including:
improved self-image and
energy level;
reduced stress and anxiety;
increased enthusiasm and
optimism;
improved muscle tone and
strength;
improved circulation;
lower blood cholesterol,
triglyceride and blood pressure lev-
els;
reduced weight; and,
lower bone loss.
Even people who have ignored
regular exercise until middle age
can reap significant benefits by
starting a walking program.


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babies are 1.5 to 2 times more
likely than others in the U.S. to
be born with a neural tube
defect (NTD), according to
national statistics.
The Okeechobee County
Family Health/Healthy Start
Coalition, Inc. recognizes
National Folic Acid Awareness
Week Jan. 8 through 14, in
Okeechobee. Okeechobee
Healthy Start, in (Co .....I iii..n
with the March of Dimes VITA-
GRANT will have free vitaminsts
with folic acid available to
women of childbearing age.
Please contact the Okeechobee
Healthy Slart Coalition at (863)
462-5877 for information.
Statistics show higher preva-
lence of Latin women in Ihe
United States delivering babies
with NTDs, serious birth defects
of the brain and the spine, than
non-Hispanic white women.
However, the Centers for Dis-
ease Control and Prevention
reports that Latin women int the
United States consume the least
amountt of folic acid and have
the least knowledge about folic
acid among racial or ethnic
groups in this country.
Research indicates that con-
sunmption of folic acid before
and during early pregnancy can


lower the rate of NTDs b)y up to
70 percent. Thei U.S. Public
Health Service recommentt ds
400 micrograms of the B vita
miin folic acid daily for all
women of ( it ii.li in ;H age. It
is recommended that women
take nmultivitamins and c(on
sume fortified grains as piirt of a
healthy diet. Increasing ('on-
sumption of folic acid among!
the Latin populations imay be
the easiest way to decrease Itie
number of pregnancies affecl-
ed by NTDs.
Folic Acid, however, is not
only good for women, but for
everyone because researchers
have.found that it may help )pr('
vent heart disease, stroke,
colon cancer and breast can
cers. (March of Dimes, 200().
The Okeechobee Con(lv
Healthy Start Coalition will be
presenting a series of inform
tional articles within the
upcoming months on pre/inter-
conception care including vari
ous educative topics on hemlthl
and preventive care tor tmen
and women and adolescenils
before during and after their
childbearing years. For more
information on pre/inlercoii
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Service Club Briefs


American Legion
Post #64
The American Legion Post
#64 is located at 501 S.E. Sec-
ond St. The Post phone number
is (863) 763-2950.
American Legion Post 64 is
open Monday to Saturday from
10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday
from I until 9 p.m.
Our kitchen is open daily
serving a regular menu. The
hours of operation are: Monday,
and Friday from 11 a.m. until 3
p.m.; Wednesday, tacos and
margaritas served from 11 a.m.
until 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sun-
day from I until 9 p.m.
Sunday at 1 p.m., Sports
Time or NFL on big screen TV.
Quarter pound hot dogs, pizza
and $1 draft beer will be offered.
David Copper from 3 until 7 p.m.
Happy Hour in the lounge is
from 4 until 7 p.m. Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday.
Bar bingo will be held each
Monday starting at 1 p.m., and
on Thursday nights beginning at
6 p.m. for members and guests.
Friday night dinner is
served from 4:30 until 6 p.m.
Music will be from 4 until 7 p.m.
Bingo is held every Satur-
day and Sunday night starting at
6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.
The Sons of the American
Legion steak dinner will be held
on the third Sunday of each
month from 3 until 6 p.m. for a
$10 donation. The dinner will
include steak, baked potato,
salad, dessert, coffee and tea.
There will be entertainment
from 5 until 8 p.m.
The 51st American Legion
Free Fair will be held Feb. 1-11 at
501 S.E. Second St. Display
booths will be available in the
Legion Hall. Call the Post at
(863) 763-2950.

Am-Vets #2001
Am-Vets No. 2001 will hold
a regular informational meeting
on the first Saturday of the
month at the Buckhead Ridge
VFW Post #9528, 2002 U.S. 78
W., at 10 a.m. Applications for
new members are available. Call
Johnny Patton at (863) 467-2882
or Jerry Lee Shields at (863) 467-
8779 or (863)634-9563.
Am-Vets Ladies Auxiliary
meetings are the first Saturday of
the month at 10 am. Contact the
Post at 467-2882 for information.

Eagles Aeries #4137
E Aeries #4137 is located at
9983 U.S. 441 N. For information
on events, call (863) 763-2552.
Every Tuesday bingo at 1
p.m. Food will be available for a
donation.
Wednesday: bar bingo
from 4 p.m. until ? Food will be
available.
Every Thursday: washer
toss at 1 p.m.
First and third Thursday:
Auxiliary at 6 p.m.; Aeries at 7
p.m.
Friday: steak night (16-oz.)
starting at 5 p.m. for a $12 dona-


tion. Music will be by Jimmy
Harper.
Saturday and Sundays:
music at 7 p.m.
First and third Sunday:
breakfast cooked to order from 9
until 11 a.m. for $5 donation.

Okeechobee Masonic
Lodge #237
The Okeechobee Masonic
Lodge is located at 107 N.W.
Fifth Ave. For information about
the club and events, call Bucky
Yoder at (863) 467-7342 or Matt
Buxton at (863) 357-9992.
The Masonic Lodge holds
their meetings on the second
and fourth Monday of each
month starting at 7:30 p.m.

Order of the Eastern
Star Chapter #128
The Order of the Eastern Star
has many fun activities planned
on the first and third Tuesday of
each month. For upcoming
activities, contact W.M. Margaret
at (863) 467-8020.

B.H.R. Moose Lodge
The lodge is located on U.S.
78 W. in Buckhead Ridge. The
Lodge's phone number is (863)
763-2250.
Sunday breakfast will be
served from 9 until 11 a.m.
Wednesday cards and
games social at 7 p.m. If you
have a game you wish to play,
bring it.
Thursday night meals will
be served from 5 until 7:15 p.m.
Call the Lodge at (863) 763-2250
for the menu.
Thursday is karaoke night
starting at 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday night at
7:30 p.m. there will be music for
dancing. Call to see who is play-
ing.
Saturday night meals will
be served from 6 until 7 p.m.
Call for the menu.
Sunday, karaoke from 5:30
until 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 13: female
impersonator at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 13 & 27:
karaoke at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 16: Moose
membership meeting at 8 p.m.
All members should attend.
Tuesday, Jan. 23: Moose
Lodge enrollment at 7 p.m. All
prospective members should
attend.

Moose Family Center
#1753
The Moose Family Center
#1753 is located at 159 N.W.
36th St. in Okeechobee. For
information and meal menus,
call the Lodge at (863) 763-4954.
Social quarters open daily
from 10 a.m. until?
General men's meeting is
the second and fourth Wednes-
day at 7 p.m.
WOTM #956 meeting is the
second and fourth Tuesday at
7:30 p.m.


Men's officer meeting first
and third Tuesday of each month
at 7 p.m.
Women's officer meeting
on the first Tuesday of each
month at 8 p.m.
General meeting on the
second Wednesday of each
month at 8 p.m.
Legion meeting on the third
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Horseshoes every Thursday
and Sunday 2 p.m.
Friday, dinner at 5 p.m. and
Bar Bingo at 6 p.m. (Open to the
public)
Saturday, Washer toss at 1
p.m.
Karaoke with Lisa on Satur-
day from 5 p.m. until ?, with
snacks.
Turkey Shoot on the first
Sunday of each month at 9 a.m.
The Okeechobee Loyal
Order of Moose #1753, Legion-
naires are holding their annual
Koeze Nut fundraiser for food
baskets for the less fortunate.
Order forms and catalogs may
be picked up from Paul at The
Stitching Post, 620 S. Parrott
Ave., or at the Lodge located at
159 N.W. 36 St. For information
or to order call Paul at (863) 467-
1484, or the Lodge at (863) 763-
4954.

VFW Post #4423
The VFW North Post #4423
is located at 300 N.W. 34 St.
Events are seasonal, contact the
Post at (863) 763-0818 for infor-
mation or write the Post at P.O.
Box 1137, Okeechobee Fl.
34973. The Post opens at noon
Monday through Sunday.
Monday through Thursday:
happy hour from 4 until 6 p.m.
Washer toss every Tuesday
starting at 1 p.m. Food will be
available. Everyone is welcome.
Friday: bingo starts at 1
p.m. for members and guests.
Food will be available. Karaoke
will be from 6 until 10 p.m.
Saturday: bar bingo at 1
p.m. for members and guests.
Karaoke will be from 6 until 10
p.m. Food will be available.
Sunday: dinner will be
available from 2 until 5 p.m., and
will be followed by karaoke
from 6 until 10 p.m.
Every third Sunday there
will be a post meeting and ladies
auxiliary meeting at 11 a.m.
The post membership drive
is under way, and the post is
striving for 100 percent. For
information, contact the quar-


termaster at (863) 763-0818.
Big screen TV for all events.

VFW Post #9528
The VFW Post #9528 is locat-
ed at 2002 S.R. 78 W. in Buck-
head Ridge. For information, call
(863) 467-2882. Post opens at
noon, Monday through Sunday.
We are taking applications
for new members for the VFW,
Ladies Auxiliary, Male Auxiliary,
AMVETS and AMVETS ladies
auxiliary.
Wednesday: Ladies Auxil-
iary dinner and Men's Auxiliary
or AmVets. Music will be avail-
able.
Every Thursday is bar bingo
at 12:45 p.m. Lunch will be avail-
able.
Every Friday a steak dinner
with baked potato, salad and
rolls will be served from 5:30
until 7 p.m. for a $10 donation.
Dancing immediately follows
the dinner.
Post meetings are held on
the second and fourth Saturday
of the month beginning at 10
a.m. The main meeting is on the
fourth Saturday.


For information contact Com-
mander Don South at (863) 467-
2882.
All games and special events
are shown on three televisions.
The game room has a regula-
tion-size pool table.
Yearly garage sale will be
held on Friday, Jan. 19 and Satur-
day, Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. until 3
p.m. Bring saleable items to the
Post or call for pick up (863)
467-2882 or (863) 467-2840.

VFW Post #10539
The VFW will be open
Monday through Saturday at 10
a.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m.
Lounge opens at 10 a.m.
Monday through Saturday and at
1 p.m. on Sunday.
Wednesday: bar bingo will
start at 12:45 p.m. Lunch is avail-
able, courtesy of the Ladies Aux-
iliary.
Thursday: short order food
night from 5 until 8 p.m.
Friday: fish fry from 6 until 8
p.m. along with live music and
dancing.
Saturday: dollar dogs,
sausage dogs for $1.50 grilled or


Buckhead Ridge VFW
Buckhead Ridge VFW 9528 Ladies Auxiliary visited the Okeechobee Health Care Facility
on Dec. 9, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus and elves. Gifts were taken to all 170 patients
at the facility. Renee Leonard (left) and Mae Edwards (center) co-chaired the event for
2006. The chairman last year was June Young (right). Music was provided by Dave Coop-
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steamed at noon. Live music
and dancing will start at 7 p.m.
Sunday: open at 1 p.m.
with the big-screen TV.
Call (863) 763-2308 for the
schedule of events.

Okeechobee
Shrine Club
The Okeechobee Shrine
Club, S.R. 78 W, members will
meet the first and third Thursday
of each month at 8 p.m. The
club is also available for wed-
dings and parties. For informa-
tion call the club at (863) 763-
3378, Kip at (863) 610-6659, or
Keith at (863) 634-2682.
Saturday, Feb. 3: Las Vegas-
style show "A Rock & Country
Revue" with a prime rib din-
ner at 6 p.m. followed by the
show. Admission is $25 for the
dinner and show. Performers
will be impersonating a variety
of artists. For information call
Keith or Kathy Tomey at (863)
763-8072; Harvey or Sylvia
Hawkins at (863) 357-0238; or,
call the Okeechobee Shrine Club
at (863) 763-3378 and leave a
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The following movies are now
showing at the Brahman Theatres
Ill.
Movie times for Friday, Jan. 5,
through Thursday, Jan. 11, are as
follows:
Theatre I -"Pursuit of Happy-
ness" (PG-13) 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.
Theatre II "Holiday" (PG-13}
Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9:15
p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2,
4:15, 7 and 9:20 p.m. Monday at 3
and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and
9:20 p.m.
Theatre III "Night at the
Museum"(PG) Showtimes: Friday
at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sun-
day at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Mon-
day at 3 and 7 p.m. 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.
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CAMERA, on Sat., 12/30 at
Sports Complex. Call to iden-
tify. (863)634-6949


CAMERA CASE, Grayish color
w/2 Camera's inside. Lost on
12/24 in area of Micco Bluff &
Hwy. 98. (321)639-7456
CAT, Female, brown tabby
mix, white chest & paws, de-
clawed, has microchip, vic.
of SW sec. of 7th Ave, 15th
St. (863)467-2086 or
(863)447-1361 REWARD!!!
CAT- Female, White w/brown
spots. Vic. of R Bar Estates.
Around Christmas. Please
call (863)610-1750
CHIHUAHUA, Male lost in vic.
of McDonald's on Hwy. 70.
Dearly missed. Reward! PIs.
call 863-261-7053/261-4484
DOBERMAN'S- 2, Male & fe-
male Black & tan. 1/6/07.
Vic. Hwy 29 S. LaBelle.
Please call (863)673-3730
ORCHIDS & LAWN ORNA-
MENTS, Since 12/24/06, For
any information please call
(863)675-3499.
RING, Diamond wrap, white
gold, lost on 1/5 or 1/6/07,
in Okeechobee.
(863)467-9048


BEAGLE (f) Spayed & her 3
lab/beagle mix male pups
(born 6/13/06) need loving
homes (239)425-7016
BICYCLES- Adult, 1 is Road
Bike & 1 Hybrid, In storage
for 7 years to nice to throw
out. (863)946-0964
CHINCHILLA- 6 yrs. old, male
with cage & accessories,
needs attention
(863)674-1823
GOAT, Male, not fixed, has
horns. (863)357-3328 even-
ings.
MUTT (f): Looks like mini
shepherd, 1 1/2 yrs, good
with kids. Free to good home
only. 863-983-4668
RABBIT- black and white, with
all supplies, cage, food, toys
etc. (863)697-6083
RED NOSE PIT- Good family
dog, very nice, to good lov-
ing home only
(863)634-9952


Okeechobee, 9338 SE 60th Dr.
Sat., Jan. 13th, 8am to ??
Lots of everything.


Tall Guy, Secure, Stable. To
meet Attractive Gal or Couples
40-60 yrs. for Dining, Travel-
ing, etc. (863)946-3123

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Employment -
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Employment -
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Employment
Wanted 220
Job Information 225
Job Training 227
Sales 230



AIR CONDITIONING TECH /
MANAGER wanted for
branch office in Okeechobee
& Glades County. Class A
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tion. Branch location.
561-747-1020
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travel, finish sculptures & sell
at shows. Salary negotiable.
Call (518)260-7605


FAITH ACADEMY
PRESCHOOL
Now Hiring for F/T Assistant
Teacher. Call 863-763-8800
Full Time Part Time
Several Positions Available
Ft. Drum Arear
Call Sarah (863)467-6377
Heavy Equipment Operator
Experienced, Pay Negotiable,
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puter literate. Min. 5 years
management experience. Year
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free work environment. Fax
resume and salary require-
ments to 863-763-7874.
NEEDED:
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person who loves children to
work for busy Childcare
Center 863-467-5588
Professional
GUITAR TEACHER
needed. Apply at
Okeechobee Music Store
909 South Parrott Avenue
Royal Concrete Concepts,
Inc., is looking for Exp.
Welders & Fabricators for
our Okeechobee Plant.
Contact Wayne at
(561)248-4050 for details
SALES CONSULTANT
Auto Sales Exp. Required,
Good Commission Pay Plan,
Ford Dealer
Okeechobee Motor Co.
(863)763-2121
YARD MANAGER
Now hiring a Bi-Lingual
manager that is capable
and talented. This
position is for "hands on"
management of day
to day operations of a
large concrete products
manufacturer located
in Okeechobee, Florida.
Experience with
inventory, distribution,
mobile equipment and
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ut not a requirement.
Starting compensation
of $45,000. or more
depending on ability.
Includes health
insurance, 401k and
other benefits.
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HOUSEKEEPING: Full Time
ACTIVITIES AIDE

Okeechobee Health Care Facility
Apply In Person Only At
Business Office, 406 N.W. 4th Street
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PARTS COUNTER PERSON
Eddie Accardi
Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler,
Exc. Pay and Benefits,
Contact Mike Bremer: 2 pm 5 pm,
Mon Fri., (863)357-0500 Ext. 137


CLASS A CDL DRIVER
& GENERAL LABORERS
Apply in person at 105 SW
3rd Ave., Okeechobee


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


Emplymen
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Empoyen
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Start a new career in the much needed field of
nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Complete the
Hospitality Assistant course/training at Okeechobee
Healthcare Facility and become a CNA in 4 weeks. Next
class begins soon. Instructor RN/experienced teacher has
a very high CNA exam passing rate. Qualified CNAs are
then eligible for LPN training. Good benefits.
Apply In Person For Further Details:
406 N.W. 4th Street (863) 357-2442

Immediate Openings All Shifts
Full Time/Part Time RN's & LPN's
Apply In Person To:
Okeechobee Health Care Facility
1646 Hwy. 441 North


Immediate Openings CNAs
Okeechobee Health Care Facility
All shifts: Full/Part Time. Good Benefits.
Apply In Person To:
406 N.W. 4th Street. (863) 357-2442


DRIVER

NEEDED
Class A CDL Required.
Benefits Available.
Apply at
Walpole Feed &
Supply

2595 NW 8th Street







LPN or

Medical Assistant

Water's Edge Dermatology
Fax Resume to 863.467.1919


WOULD YOU LIKE
SOME HELP?
Keeping You Independent
with Dignity & Respect.
CNA as needed.
Call Fran at (863)467-5207

Financial



Business
Opportunities 305
Money Lenders 310
Tax Preparation 315




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Independent Newspapers will
never accept any advertise-
ment that is illegal or con-
sidered fraudulent. In all
cases of questionable val-
ue, such as promises of
guaranteed income from
work-at-home programs if
it sounds too good to be
true, chances are that it is.
If you have questions or
doubts about any ad on
these pages, we advise that
before responding or send-
ing money ahead of time,
you check with the Better
Business Bureau at
772-878-2010 for previous
complaints.
Some 800 and 900 telephone
numbers may require an
extra charge, as well as
long distance toll costs. We
will do our best to alert our
reader of these charges in
the ads, but occasionally
we may not be aware of the
charges. Therefore, if you
call a number out of your
area, use caution.

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Services



Babysitting 405
Child Care Needed 410
Child Care Offered415
Instruction 420
Services Offered425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435


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CLEANING
SERVICE
Residential &
Commercial
(863)467-6379


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

Time to clean out the
attic, basement and/or
garage? Advertise your
yard sale In the classi-
fleds and make your
clean un a bhreezel


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


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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
Clina, Glassware. Etc. 560
Clothing 565
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer./Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595
Fireplace Fixture 600
Firewood 605
Furniture 610
Furs 615
Health & Reducing
Equipment 620
Heating Equipment/
Supplies 625
Household Items 630
Jewelry 635
Lamps/Lights 640
Luggage 645
Medical Items 650
Miscellaneous 655
Musical Instruments 660
Office Supplies/
Equipment 665
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
VCRs 735
Wanted to Buy 740




AC W/HEAT- Central package
unit, 3.5 ton, York, never in-
stalled, $1500.
(561)447-6538
AIR COND- 4 ton, wall mount,
CA/Heat, Ser 11 efficiency -
rating, $550-(863)447-2130
Heating & Air Unit, outdoor,
Carrier, 3 ton, good working
condition, $600.
(317)446-1469


CHINA CABINET, antique, sol-
id walnut, very old exc.
cond., $250. (863)467-3831


DEEP FREEZER, Frigidaire,
small, white, $75 firm.
(863)357-5773
DISHWASER, Kenmore,
bisque color, $125.
863-634-7883
DISHWASHER GE, White, Like
new! $125. (863)763-2747
DRYER: GE, Only 1 yr old,
very good condition. Asking
$150. (863)675-3793
DRYER: Kenmore, used but
works great! $50.
863-673-2284
DRYER, Roper, white, $75
(863)467-0883
DRYER, we are relocating and
will be selling our belong-
ings, $250. (863)983-8874
FREEZERS(2): 1 sm chest.
1 upright, 1 1/2 yrs, 29 cu ft.
$375 for both or will sep.
561-346-4646 or 346-4692
RANGE, GE: Electric. Like
new. Only used twice. $200.
(863)763-2747


REFRIGERATOR- Frigidaire,
side by side, water /ice in
door, runs perfect, $250
(863)610-1276
REFRIGERATOR: GE, like new,
free delivery. $95. Call
863-675-8937.
ROPER DRYER- like new con-
dition, asking $180
(863)763-8522
STOVE- Kenmore Elec., 30"
self cleaning, white, like new,
used 6 month's, New $450
asking $185 (863)467-2040
STOVE, Kenmore, bisque col-
or, flat top, $200.
(863)634-7883
STOVE, Maytag, Electric, 30"
wide, Like new, Clean. $50.
(863)824-0365
WASHER & DRYER- $160 or
will separate (239)245-0527
WASHER & DRYER, Kenmore,
matching set, electric. $300
(863)675-6630
WASHER & DRYER- Works
great, $100 for both or will
sell separate (863)634-1664
WASHER/DRYER COMBO
UNIT: Combomatic 6200,
Energy Splendid. $175.
863-673-2284



MICROWAVE, Samsung,
1.1kw, exc. cond. $20
(863)467-8681


BICYCLES, 12 speed Mon-
goose mountain & BMX type
80 will sep. (863)467-2573
BOYS BIKES (2) 20", NEXT,
like new, asking $70 for both
or will sell separate
(863)697-9117



POPULAR MAGAZINES Box
of old & new. $35/will separ-
ate. Call 863-634-7765.
ROMANCE BOOKS (80) Har-
lequin & Sillouhette books
$12 or will swap for same.
(863)763-1059



FURRING STRIPS, 20 bun-
dles, $150 for all, or will
separate. (863)983-2002

Shutters &
Gutters, Inc.


CARSEAT/STROLLER TRAVEL
SYSTEM- Baby Trend 3
mos. old. Light blue/mint
green. $100.
(863)634-5034
LITTLE TYKES TOYS: Pink &
white beauty salon, table &
chairs. Boys work bench
w/tools. $75.863-983-3740


DRESSES (24): Women's,
large size. $240 for all or will
sell separately. Call
863-763-3982 before noon.
MINK JACKET, Crimson Red,
purchased in '04, worn
twice, have receipt. $2500
(863)763-3302


WEDDING GOWN, Ivory, floor
length, off shoulders, size 8,
cleaned & preserved. $300
(863)634-9674


ELVIS PHOTOS (7), Private
collection, of last concert in
Lexington, KY iin 1977.
$350/all (863)763-3302
ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR
COLLECTION: Approx. 44 yrs.
old. Rare items. $1000 all or
best offer. 863-824-3358
HUMMEL COLLECTION, 8
pcs. purchased in Germany,
$695 or best offer.
(863)357-3639



COLOR PRINTER., Hewlett
Packard Deskjet 712C, cable
& extra ink cartridges, $75.
(863)697-2033
COMPUTER- Flat screen,
DVD, CD burner, Windows
XR $200 (239)245-0527
DELL COMPUTER XP, Office,
games, Fast, $149
(863)843-0158
FLATBED SCANNER, Mustek
1200, w/software & USB
cable, $30. (863)697-2033


BEDROOM SET- Solid Light
Wood, King Size Pillow Top
Mattress, $1900 or best of-
fer (863)357-5883
BEDROOM SUIT: Full set,
complete with chest and
night stand. $250.
863-241-9024
BUNK BED, almost new condi-
tion, $150. (863)983-4940
BUNK BED- Red Metal, Single
Top, Full bottom, exc cond.,
$150 or best offer
(863)634-8795
BUNK BED SET- w/2dressers,
mattresses, ladder, built in
desk, $600 or best offer
(863)467-9805
CAPTAIN'S BEDS: 2 Twin size
w/6 drawers, head board.
$300 for both, will sep.
(863)467-2621
CHILDS BED- with a slide and
tent, camoflauge, paid $500
asking $200 brand new
(863)673-0647
COMPUTER DESK,
41"wx20"dx56"h, $50.
(863)635-3914
DINETTE SET, small, light
wood, 2 chairs, $50.
(863)467-5709
DINING ROOM TABLE: 40x72,
glass top, with 6 chairs.
150. 863-467-4871
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.
DR Sets (2): 1 w/ 6 chairs, 1 w/
8 chairs. BR set: King sz, 2
night stands, dresser, lamps.
$1250. 863-983-6319
DRESSER- Natural Pine, 5
Drawers, Good cond., $30 or
best offer (863)634-8795
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 3
piece, cherry stained, wood,
9' long, holds 27" tv. $200 or
best offer. (863) 697-0241.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER:
Oak w/ smoked glass, from
Bagcock. New condition.
$200. 863-241-9024
LIFT CHAIR, Electric,
blue/gray, you haul. $300
(863)357-4422
LOVESEAT FRAME- custom
made cypress. 66" W, 40" D,
$300 (239)340-8503
PATIO TABLE, Metal, with 4
chairs. $20 (863)763-8518
PATIO/PORCH TABLE- 36",
Round, White. $40.
(863)467-8607
SOFA, Exc. cond., taupe, $150
(863)946-3822
SOFA SECTIONAL, 3 pc. set
w/Sleeper & Recliner. Light
beige pattern. Excellent con-
dition. $525. (863)357-5754
SOFA SLEEPER & matching
loveseat, $200.
(863)467-5709


GOLF CART- '01, E-Z GO 4
passenger. Charger included.
2000. (863)675-0777
GOLF CLUBS- Complete,
matched set, metal woods,
irons, bag, putter & Callaway
BB #1. $150. 863-946-3123


LLAMA PISTOL, MiniMax II,
45 auto., 10 shot, 2 clips,
satin chrome, like new.
$400. (863)763-7161



WEIGHT SYSTEM- Wider Pro
4250, new in box, never
used, $250 (863)677-0459



Heating & Air Unit, outdoor,
Carder, 3 ton, good working
condition, $600.
(317)446-1469
PROPANE HEATER, Large,
20,000 btu, covers very large
area, Comfort Glow, like new.
$55 (863)675-0104



ORIENTAL RUG: Blue & white,
5.5 ft x 9 ft. $200.
863-467-9354 after 7:00 pm
WINE RACK & WINE: 1957
vintage etc. $100.
863-467-9354 after 7:00 pm


LIGHT BARS (2), For bath-
room, 24", with 3 decor.
bulbs. $20/both.
(863)467-8681


ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR- Like
Jazzy or Hoveround, New
$5000 asking 975 or best
offer (863)675-2596
MOBILITY CHAIR- Jazzy, ex-
cellent condition, $750 neg.
(863)675-6630 LaBelle
WHEEL CHAIR- Gendron,
great condition, rolls nice,
75 (863)467-6805


BIKE CARRIER, Fits Reese
Hitch, carries 2 bikes, heavy
duty. $75 (863)763-7161
CELL PHONE: Cingular, 6
months old, very nice phone
w/ camera, good shape.
$100. 863-697-8256
CRAB POT CARKS- 200, $100
for all (410)957-0671
GATSBY WHIRLPOOL TUB -
Rectangular, seats 4. Kept in-
side, great condition. W/Cover.
$1200. 863-843-0913 Lv msg
GUARD RAILS- approx 200
(+/-), 13'6", $2500 or best
offer (863)763-7831
REALISTIC, 492 40-channel
base station, mint cond., with
A99 fiberglass base antenna.
$75/both (863)447-6620
WATER SOFTENER- Kinetico,
carbon tank system, no
power needed, $600
(863)634-3445



FENDER JAZZ BASS GUITAR,
Marcus Miller, all natural,
switchable active / passive, per-
fect cond. $575. (863)357-7406
GUITAR- JOHNSON Acoustic,
Black, excellent tone, seldom
used, like new, soft case,
$95 (863)634-9316
SAXOPHONE, alto, $200.
(863)614-2511


ANGEL FISH- $5.00
(863)357-1365
ANIMAL CARRIERS: Travel
Type, For live animals. $30
for both, will sep.
(863)697-3299
BOSTON TERRIER PUP-
(1)male, ready for god home
eb 1st, 1st shots & vet cert.
$300 (863)697-2936
DOBERMAN- 2 years old, full
blooded, $250
(863)763-8261


DOG CAGE- Large, Classic
Good condition. $50.
(863)610-1465
INDIAN RING NECK PARA-
KEET- with cage, to good
home only, $100
(863)610-0089
KITTEN- Great Christmas Gift
M, orange tabby/white, litter
trained, 1st shot's, will hold
$15. (443)262-2740
YORKIES (2) (863)467-4337


LP HEATER- Coleman, elec-
tronic, for camping or out-
doors, Uses bottled gas, new
cond $25 (863)675-2596
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SPEAKERS & AMP (2) 12" in
box, Bostwick, 2000w amp.
$200 (863)655-3436


ANTENNA: New! 5 ms 9000 ir, di-
rectional, amplified, indoor/out-
door w/internal rotator. New
$189.$139. (863)763-7989
BIG SCREEN TV- RCA in ex-
cellent condition, beautiful
picture, $600
(863)357-1430
SONY- 32", P-in-R Great pic-
ture. New $1600. Asking
$225. (863)467-8504
TV: Sanyo, 24" Flat Screen
Tube, only 2 yr old, perfect
cond. $80. (863)447-1841


CHAIN SAW, HOMELITE, $75.
or best offer. (863)697-3299
PAINT SPRAYER: Airless,
Magnum XR7, Used 1 time.
Paid $535., Will sell for
$400. (863)763-1530



KIRBY GENERATION III- With
Tech Drive. Good condition.
$300. (863)763-5011

Agriculture



Christmas Trees 745
Farm Equipment 805
Farm Feed/Products 810
Farm Miscellaneous 815
Farm Produce 820
Farm Services
Offered 825
Farm Supplies/
Services Wanted 830
Fertilizer 835
Horses 840
Landscaping
Supplies 845
Lawn & Garden 850
Livestock 855
Poultry/Supplies 860
Seeds/Plants/
Flowers 865




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


BUCKSKIN-PAINT, 3.5 years
old mare. 16 hands. Very
sweet. Rides good. Incld all
tack. $2500. (863)357-6642
HORSE TRAILER- '91, Hart, 3
stalls, small tac room in
back. Large stock room.
$2000. (863)201-3492
LOOKING FOR "TIGER"- a
saddle and harness horse.
Sold a few years ago to
someone in Okeechobee.
Would like to buy him back.
Dark colored, med size,
good temperament, modest
reward for useful news. Call
(772)562-1472. Vero Beach
MARE- 17 yrs old, looks and
rides good, $1500
(239)340-8502
SADDLES- 2, TexTan circa
'1945, approx 14.5" trees.
Some extras. $800. Will
separate. (772)416-6627


TREASURE ISLAND, Waterfront Duplex,
double lot w/access to Taylor Creek,
completely fenced, with screened rooms
& new wood deck. $239,000.
Call Dan (863)357-3900


Located in Live Oak Fl. Absolutely gorgeous one year old fur-
nished 2 story log home w/2 large covered porches & enter-
tainment area on outside deck sitting on 5.5 wooded acres -
High & Dry. Australian Cypress floors & imported Italian por-
celain kitchen tile. Raised breakfast bar Stainless steel appli-
ances. Oak kitchen cabinets. D/R bay window w/ seat. 10x20
pool with 24x40 screened enclosure. Huge laundry/mud
room- washer & dryer stay. All fenced area. Asking
$430,000 Will be willing to trade for home in Okeechobee
Area For equal Value. Call 863-634-5283 for more informa-
tion and pictures.


RIDING LAWN MOWER-
Husqvarna 150, 15hp, 42"
cut Hydrostatic., 244hrs
$1100. (863)634-5303
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
RIDING MOWER- Yard Ma-
chine By MTD. 18.5 hp, 42"
cut. Near new. $950.
(863)634-5303


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


Rentals |



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



FURNISHED APT- On Water.
Utilities paid. Adult Commu-
nity. No pets Call between 9-4
pm daily (863)357-2044
NW OKEECHOBEE: 2 BR, 2BA,
on quiet St. Kids & pets wel-
come. $850. mo. & $2200
Moves you in. 561-795-1965
OAK LAKE APTS., Remodeled
2BR/1BA, screened porch,
$800 mo., 1st, last & sec.
No pets. (863)634-3313
TAYLOR CREEK CONDOS:
1br/1ba, partially furnished.
Call for details.
561-352-4243


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



DOWN TOWN OKEECHOBEE:
2 Bdrm., 112 Ba. Annual lease.
No pets. 1st, last & sec. dep.
$750 mo. (863)697-1129
KINGS BAY- 2br,lba duplex,
full appliances, no smoking ,
no pets, $750/mo, 1st, last,
sec, Call 772-283-2438
leave msg. or
postmac@bellsouth.net
OKEECHOBEE- 2br, 2ba, re-
cently renovated, $950/mo.
Call (863)634-2121
OKEECHOBEE: KINGS BAY
2bd/2ba, Brand New,$1200
mo. + 2 month's Sec. dep.
Call Roland (863)634-7722


BASSWOOD: 2BR/1BA, CBS,
newly renovated, $850/mo.,
1st, last & sec. dep. required.
(561)818-7380
DIXIE RANCH ACRES:
3 BR, 2 BA, Lots of tile! Large
yard. $1100. mo. Immediate
Occupancy. Call Lawrence
ssociates 1 -800-543-2495
c21nancyla@aol.com
DUPLEX FOR RENT Only 1 left
Totally refurbished. New kitch-
en w/dishwasher. New bath &
laundry room. 3BR, 1BA. $825
mo. Lawn service included.
Call (863)763-4414
OKEE. 2br, lba, 1 acre, Shed,
CA, Appl. incl. No pets. $800
mo. + 1st, last & sec. dep.
Ref's req. (863)447-2130
OKEE: 3 BR, 2 BA, Waterfront,
1 car garage, $1200 mo. +
1stmo.& sec. Possible rentto
own, $149,900. Owner/Agent
Call Charles 863-634-0584
bullwad@aol.com
OKEECHOBEE- 3/2/1 Ever-
glade Estates, tile throughout,
1395/mo, 1st &sec, No pets
561-248-3888/863-599-0156
Unfurnished, 2/2,
Dock & Boat Ramp
$950 mo. plus 1st& last
(561)644-7274



-BRAND NEW OFFICES-
Located on West side of new
Courthouse, Now Available.
Call Judy at (863)467-0831
Office Space Needs a Build
Out. 2,000 Sq.Ft. Could
be ready within 6 months.
(863)467-0831


LAKESHORE RESORT- LAKE
PLACID, FL., New 2BD cottag-
es on Lake Placid, 300' white
sand beach, dock & addl.
amenities. Call (863)441-2659
Nightly, wkly & mthly, rentals
also avail. Call (863)465-2135
www, akeshoreresortrentalscom


Real Estate



Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos!
Townhouses Salel1015
Farms Sale 1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1055
Property InspectionlO6O
Real Estate Wanted 1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080



BHR, FSBO, Beautiful Home,
Corner Lot. On canal. Over
2000 sq ft under air, white
rock fireplace, enclosed hot
tub rm, lanai, 2 storage sheds,
cement drive. Boat house
w/above deck & pontoon.
Many other opts.
Appraisal was $210,000.
Asking $185,000.
Furniture package available.
Call (863)763-8174
BUCK HEAD RIDGE: CBS, 2br,
2ba, 2 car gar. New carpet,
Tile, Kit. w/2 boat covered slip.
$239,000. (772)597- .'2' -
BUCKHEAD RIDGE- 2+bd,
2ba, waterfront, pool, jacuzzi,
flodda room, screen room,
new medal roof, fenced yard
w/sprinkler, Owner motivated,
Price reduced $149,000
(863)763-1673
Possible Rent to Own
NEW HOME On Your Lot!
3br, 2ba, Garage, Lg. Liv. Rm.,
Maintenance Free Exterior.
$115K. Lawrence Associates
1-800-543-2495
c21 nancyla@aol.com
PALM CREEK EST: Gated, CBS,
vaulted ceilings. crnr lot, Taylor
Creek access, new dock, boat
lift. $260K. 304-669-1956
REDUCED Under Appraisal
CBS 3br, 1ba, C/H/A & Pool.
Remodeled. Must See Inside
$176,000. 863-697-8654



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
OKEECHOBEE- Waterfront
2BR, ,B r oAr, I. Fully
furnished, exc. cond. Dock,
patio, Ig. storage, community
pool. (55 & older). $85,000
Lease option available.
(561)202-7702
Treasure Island, 38th St., 3
units, great income, live rent
free, tenants pay your mort-
gage. (561)346-4692

MobileHomes I



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




STEPS (2 sets) For Mobile
Home, Fiberglass w/Railings &
5 steps. 1 year old. $900. for
both, will sep. (863)763-0376



BUCKHEAD RIDGE- 2br, 2ba
dbl wide, CA, heat, No pets,
Yearly lease, $650/mo
$1200 sec (863)763-4031
OKEE., 3br, 2ba, CBS Family/
Rm. $650. mo. + last &
sec. Ref. include city water.
(561)346-4646 or 346-4692
OKEECHOBEE: Nice 2br/1ba
$500/mo + 1st, Last & Sec.
Dep. In town. No pets.
(863)763-6232
RIM CANAL: 1 Bdrm. Mobile
on the water w/boat dock.
$650 mo. + electric. & Sec.
Dep. of $350.(863)467-1530



Hwy. 78 West, close to 441, 4
rentals, great income, live
rent free, tenants pay mort-
gage, (561)346-4692


For $ui $f & y&wers
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

Recreation I



Boats 3005
Campers/RVs 3010
Jet Skils 3015
Marine Accessories 3020
Marine MIscellaneous 3025
Motorcycles 3030
Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035



Aluminum V Boat, 12' x 52",
$300. (863)675-1132 Orto-"
na
BASS BOAT- '88, 16' Lowe,
40hp Johnson, With galva-
nized trailer. $3500. or best
offer. (863)763-3660
COBIA MODEL 244, '00-
250hp Yamaha, salt water
series, Loadmaster tandem
alum trailer, & equipment,
$25,000 (561)261-9393 aft
5pmr
FIBERGLASS SEA KAYAKS
(4): Brand new, below dealer
cost. Must sell. Avg $1000.
Will separate. 863-357-7406
FOUR WINNS BOAT- 17', 115
Merc. Rebuilt mech. sound
w/trailer. Needs TLC. $2500.
(239)826-5966 Cell
HYDRA-SPORT '98 1800/CC-
Johnson 115 hp, Bimini Top,
New Electronic's, Tandem
trailer w/spare $9500 or best
offer (863)610-1674
Javelin Race or Ski Boat, fi-
berglass, 17' long, $350.
(863)467-3831
JON BOAT, 14ft., w/trailer,
very good 25hp Mercury
engine, $800
(863)946-0646 Lakeport
OUTBOARD ENGINE, 25hp
Mariner, $600
(863)655-3436
PONTOON BOAT, 18.5 ft.
Lowe, with trailer, 40hp Evin-
rude, power trim, great shape.
$4000 (863)763-8872
Ranger 520VX, '01, 225hp
Evin., 101 lb. thrust trolling
mtr., jack plate, steel prop,
GPS map w/depth & fish
finder, charger sys., bimini
top, dbl axle trir & much
more.Health problems, Must
Sell! $18,900. NADA value
$24,000.Call (863)634-6134
STARCRAFT '83- with trailer,
90 hp Johnson motor,
$2000 (863)763-0728
TRAVELER '87, 16ft, fiber-
lass, 60hp motor & trailer.
1200(863)763-8518


CHALLENGER- '99 made by
Damon, 32 ft., w/ slide out,
oak cabinets, A/C & Heat,
Like new, Must sell
(863)763-4464 ask for Bill
Electricity Booster & Surge
Protector: Hughes 30 Amp.
Auto Former. $275.
863-610-1120 .
HOLIDAY RAMBLER 1993:
Imperial, 5th wheel, fully
loaded, oak cabinets, porce-
lain toilet, corian counter
tops, w/d, on perm site at
North Lake Est, Lot 10. Can
be moved. Just reduced to
$13,000. 609-425-0204
KING OF THE ROAD 1993, 40
ft., 5th wheel w/2 slide outs,
W&D, Conv./Microwave.
$5000 neg. (561)842-6373
OKEE., Salem Park Trailer,
'02, 38', 2 slides, Reg. size
Fdg., W/D, Central H/A. Ceil-
ing Fans, Full shower. TV,
VCR. Asking $18,000.
(615)714-4556
RV BOUNDER, '87, 35', 41.5k
mi. New tires, awning & Frig.
Screen/Rm. Lots ext/int stor-
age, $8000. (863)675-2339
SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPER,
2002, loaded, $9500 new,
asking $5500 (863)763-1728
or (863)599-1534


PRAIRIE SCHOONER, '92, 35',
2 slide outs, good cond.,
$6,500. (863)824-0036
Leave message.
ROYALS INTER'L-40', 2 slide
outs. Rear kit. Corian tops, w/d
& new refrigerator.
New carpet/blinds. $14,500.
(561)845-1589 or
(828)691-2425



BOAT MOTOR- 35hp Johnson,
Tiller, Runs good. $500. or
best offer. (863)610-1465
BOAT MOTOR, Johnson Evin-
rude, 14hp. OMC. Runs
great. $700 (863)763-7609
STAINLESS STEEL PROP- for
Johnson or Evinrude, 13.5 x
22 $110(270)210-9385

YAMHA 50 pecal 979


YAMAHA 750 Special 1979,
Dry Shaft, Runs great. $600
Lost title. (863)467-2609 af-
ter3pm



BUGGY- 6' high deck, 3 dog
cages, 10 spd man/stand
trans, 50" tires, $2500
(863)509-3539/227-0175


GO CART, Large, runs & looks
good. New $1200, asking
600 (863)467-8849
POLARIS PREDATOR 500 CC
'03 4 Whir, Race Shocks, Jet
Kit, Race Pipe, Gold Race
Chain, Duro Tires. Very Fast.
$3000. Firm. (239)677-9418


HOLIDAY RAMBLER '73- 28',
new CA/Heat, new tires,
stove, water htr, $2300
(863)447-2130
HOLIDAY RAMBLER- '89, Im-
peral 28' $1000
(813)892-7868

Automobiles



Automobiles 4005
Autos Wanted -1010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks '020
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans 4070



BUICK LASABRE- '94, One
Owner, 59 K, good cond.,
Burgendy $3500
(863)675-2551
CHRYSLER EAGLE- '93, Ap-
prox. 50K mi. Good condi-
tion. Runs well. $1100.
(863)675-4976
Honda Accord, '89, 2 dr.,
manual trans, runs good,
new battery, $900 neg.
(786)351-1399
HONDA ACCORD LX '05- 4dr,
PL, PW, front air bags, CD,
looks new, 23k, garage kept
$17,500 (239)503-5731
JEEP WRANGLER YJ'89: Low mile-
age on rebuilt engine, 34" tires, 4"
lift, new AC kit in box, good cond.
$6500. 863-467-7123
KIA SOPHIA- '98, 90 K, green,
$1499 (863)467-5067
Lincoln Mark VI- '83, 302 en-
ine, runs but needs work,
300 (863)635-3025 I
msg.
LINCOLN TOWN CAR '88, Sig
nature Series, nice white leath
er interior, good body, net.
exhaust. $500 (863)357-2658
SATURN, '96, New battery &
engine, 5 spd., excellent on
gas, nice car, $2000. Must
ell (863)697-3300



DODGE RAM CHARGER- '86,
V-8, 359, 4x4, Very good
condition $2500.
(863)634-5421
DODGE RAMCHARGER- 5.2,
V-8, Good condition. Many
extra mopar parts. $2500. or
best offer. (239)369-9725
GMC DUALLY 4X4, '94- Crew
cab, 6.5 diesel turbo, runs,
$2000 (863)509-3539 or
(863)227-0175
JEEP CJ7- Around the year of
'1960. Runs good. $700.
(863)697-3997
RUNNING GEAR- 4 WD Drive,
5 Ton Truck, $2500
(863)675-9237


CLUB CAR '03, 48 volt, lights,
mirrors & windshield. $2650
(863)675-3499
GAS CLUB CAR '95 Recondi-
tioned. $1695.863-675-1472
GOLF CART, 4 passenger, ex-
cellent shape, $1200.
(863)946-3822/954-646-32



CAR MOTOR- Ford, 302 High
output. Used. $600.
(863)983-2002
Car Stereo System: 2) 12" In-
finity Kappa Subwoofers, 1200
watt Sony amp., & JVC CD
Player, $500 (443)521-5095
CHEVY TRANSMISSION- 4
speed, w/clutch and fly-
wheel, $450 (863)697-3895
CHILTON REPAIR MANU-
ALS(3): Truck 1986-90, Car
1989-93, Car 1975-82. $45
will sep. 863-763-0625
FAN MOTOR, for 1995 Saturn,
new in a box, $10.
(863)614-2511
HARD TOP & full steel doors
for '87-'95 Jeep Wrangler
Wide J. Good cond. $800. or
best offer (863)983-5385
HITCH & SWAY BARS- $100
(270)210-9385
JEEP, Complete convertible
top, heater, frame & side win-
dows, tan, very good cond.
$300(772)812-3300
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 Chris
PICKUP FIBERGLASS LID, Fits
Chevy S10, 6 Ft. $500 or
best offer. (561)848-4022
RIMS & TIRES- Pacer, brand
new, 17 inch, $1000 or best
offer, (863)634-6476
RIMS- (4) Memphis PR 12's in
custom ported box, $500 or
best offer, (863)634-6476


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TIRES (4): NTB, brand new,
excellent condition. $300.
863-467-3051.
TOOLBOX, Aluminum, for
small truck. $75
(863)357-5754
TRANSFER CASE- for Chevy
350 engine, w/auto transmis-
sion, excellent cond., $300
(863)357-2658 after 5pm


CAMPER TOP- ARE Fiber-
glass, Fits 99-current Chevy
ilverdo 6.5' bed. $600. Neg.
Call (863)634-6523
CHEVROLET 1/2 TON 1985:
350 motor, good tires. Good
work truck. $1000 or best
offer. 863-634-7154
CHEVY- '88, 3/4 ton, 4x4, 400
small block, 4 speed With
low 1st gear, $1000.
(863)634-5421
FORD F150 '04, Super Cab,
5.4 Triton, anti-slip rear.
Towing machine. Loaded,
white, w/aluminum cap, exc.
cond. 27,400 miles.
$17,500 (863)357-7406
FORD F250- '94, 4x4, Runs
good. $2000. or best offer.
863-253-2477
FORD F350- '89, Diesel, 4
door, 5 speed, 4 new tires.
NC works. $4700. or trade
for F250 (863)673-6819.
TOYOTA- '94, Good condition.
$2500. (863)835-3476


EQUIPMENT TRAILER, 8X14,
2 axle, gooseneck w/ramp.
$1200 (863)697-9704



DODGE RAM 1999, Conv.
Van, Cold A/C, V8, 5.2 L, 318
eng., turn key...Runs greatly
196K, $3200 (863)763-3451

FORD '92, 15 passenger, Club
Wagon, good running cond.
$3000 (863)467-1655

MERCURY VILLAGE- '96,
Great shape, White, New tires,
Ready to go. $2500,
(863)228-2123

TOWN & COUNTRY '05, 28k,
take over payments.
$395/mo. (863)467-6379


READING A

NEWSPAPER...
leads you

a best pmduct
m and sewkkes.


DUMP TRAILER, 5x8, Single
axle, all new bed, tires,
pump, hitch, jack & paint.
$1500 (863)697-9704


Public Notices

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Public Notice 5005
State Public -
Legal Notice 5500





LEGAL NOTICE
A public auction will be held at BMJ Tow-
ing, Inc. Lot at 419 Southwest 2nd
Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974
on Friday the 26th day of January
2007 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Pursuant
to Florida statute 713.78 for unpaid
towing and storage. Year, Make, Model
& Vin's as follows:
1992 WHITE CHEVY CORSICA
1G1LT53T7NY208773
1986 BLUE FORD THUNDERBIRD
1FABP4633GH245552
1991 MAROON ISUZU RODEO
4S2CG58Z3M4320974
1999 BEIGE TOYOTA CAMRY
JT2BF28K8XO155634
1995 GREEN PONTIAC GRAND AM
1G2NE15M6SM502889
Terms of sale are cash, and no checks
will be accepted. The seller reserves
the riht of final bid. All sales are final.
No refunds will be made. Said automo-
biles will be sold in "AS IS* with no
guarantees.
186127 ON 1/11/2007




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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT
JOHN'S TOWING SERVICE STORAGE
LOT LOCATED AT 704 NORTHEAST
2ND AVENUE OKEECHOBEE FL
34972 ON JANUARY 26, 2007 AT 9:
00 A.M. PURSUANT TO FLORIDA
STATUTE 713.78 FOR UNPAID TOW-
ING AND STORAGE CHARGES, YEAR
MAKE MODEL AND VIN ARE AS FOL-
LOWS:
1980 Blue Bird Bus
VIN#TI6PAAV6111ll4
1991 B6P042 Bus
VIN#1GDJ6P1PXMV501585
1985 Ford Bronco
VIN#1FMDU15H8FLA37732
TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH, AND NO
CHECKS WILL ACCEPTED, SELLER
RESERVES THE RIGHT OF FINAL BID.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL NO REFUNDS
WILL BE MADE I SAID AUTOMOBILES
WILL BE SOLD "AS IS" CONDITION
WITH NO GUARANTEE'S
186120 ON 1/11/2007

NOTICE OF ACTION
BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING
IN RE: The license to practice nursing of
Janet Estrella, C.N.A.
1109 SW 11th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
CASE NO. 2006-20006
LICENSE NO.: 12386
The Department of Health has filed an
Administrative Complaint against you,
a copy of which may be obtained by
contacting, Ellen Simon, Assistant
General Counsel, Prosecution Services
Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin
#C65, Tallahassee, Florida
32399-3265. (850)245-4640
If no contact has been made by you con-
cerning the above by February 1,
2007. the matter of the Administrative
Complaint will be presented at an en-
suing meeting of the Board of Nursing
In an informal proceeding,
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate
In this proceeding should contact the
Individual or agency sending this no-
tice not later than seven days prior to
the proceeding at the address given on
this notice. Telephone:
(850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771
(TD) or 1-800-955-8770(V), via
Flodda Relay Service.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
CASE NO. 2006-CA-266
I3ANK OF AMERICA, FKA BARNE11 I ANK. N.A.,
Plainlif
vs.
LILLY E. NELSON, 0l. al,
Delfendanul.
NOTICE OF ACTION
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YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following de-
scribed properly:
Commence at the Northeast Correr of Tract 63, Whispering Pines, according to the
Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 25, public Records of Okeechobee
County, Florida and run South along the East Boundary of said Tract 63 a distance
of 410 feet to the PO.B. thence continues South along the East boundary of said
Tract 63 for a distance of 207.60 leet in the Southeast Corner of said Tract 63,
thence North 44'49'29" West a distance of 141.80 feet to a point thence North a
distance of 150.45 feet to a point thence North 89'59'50" East a distance of 100
feet to the PO.B. being also described as Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Triangle Park, an un-
recorded subdivision of Tract 63, Whispering Pines, Okeechobee County, Florida,
PARCEL III
Commencing at a point 50 feel south of the Northeast corner of Tract 63 Whispering
Pines, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 25, public
records of Okeechobee County, Florida, and bear South 89'59'50 West along the
South boundary of 115 feet to a point thence bear south along a line parallel to
the east boundary of said tract 63, a distance of 250.0 leet to the PRO.B. thence
continue South and Parallel to the east boundary of said Tract 63 for a distance of
Si, ,,,. ,, ,, ^ 89'59'50" West parallel to the South Boundary of said
S.. 100 feet; thence run North Parallel to the East boundary
i, ,', ,of 50 leet; thence run North 89'59'50" East a distance
of .10000 feet to the PO.B ALSO BEING DESCRIBED as Lot 16 TRIANGLE
PARK, an unrecorded subdivision of Tract 63, WHISPERING PINES.
AND
From a point 50 feet South of the Northeast Corner of Lot 63, WHISPERING PINES,
According to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 25, Public Records of
Okeechobee County, Florida, run West along the South Boundary of Pine Avenue
as extended in O.R. Book 101. Page 853, a distance of 115 feet to a point on the
West boundary of a roadway; thence run South along the West boundary of said
roadway and parallel to the East Boundary of thence run West and parallel to the
South Boundary of Pine Avenue Soulherly Boundary of said Lot 63 a distance of
13867 feet run North along tIe West boundary of said roadway a distance of
114.35 feet to the pnirt of beginning. ALSO OESCRIBED on into 11 and 10 of
TRIANGLE PARK, an unrecorded subdivision of Tract 63, WHISPERING PINES,

enses, if any to it on Susan Yeong J. Kang, Attorney for Plaintil, whose ad-
dress is 201 Stirling Road, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 either on
or before February 3,2007.
and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's at-
torney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you
lor thIe relief demanded in the complaint.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 28th day of December, 2006.
SHARON ROBERTSON
As Clerk of there Court
By:/S/Arlene Nealis
As Deputy Clerk
184814 ON 1/4,11/07


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BID SOLICITATION NOTICE
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT ONE
Bartow, Flodrida
December 22, 2006
Advertisement No. 1
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
Sealed bids will be received at Distric 1, State of Florida Department of Transporta-
tion, 801 North Broadway Ave., Bartow, Florida. Sealed bids will be received until
2:00 P.M. (Barlow Local Time) on Thursday, January 25, 2007 and will be
opened and publicly read aloud in the Work Program Conference Room, Bidders
may obtain preliminary bid results at http//www dot state II us/cc-admin/ Click
on "Letting Resulls" and D1.
-----NOTE--
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS: BIDDERS MAY OBTAIN PLANS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS
AND/OR BID DOCUMENTS BY DOWNLOADING A FAX ORDER FORM AND FAXING
IT TO (863) 534-7172. THIS FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT
WWW DOTSTATE FL US/CONTRACTSADMINISTRATIONDISTRICT1
BID SUBMITTAL: Orders for these documents should be directed to the District
Contracts Administrator, District Contracts Office, Mail Station 1-18, Florida De-
partment of Transportation, 801 North Broadway, Bartow, Florida 33830, or PO
Box 1249, Bartow, Florida 33831, Phone: (863) 5109-2559. Checks should be
made payable to the State of Florida Department of Transportation. No refund will
be made.
DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS & PROPOSAL HOLDER LIST: Proposals will not be
issued after 2:00 RM. (Barlow Local Time) on Wednesday, January 24, 2007.
Plan holders list will not be issued after 5:00 pm on Friday, January 19, 2007.

(CONTRACT NO. E1F96-RO) COUNTY: MANATEE & SARASOTA (D FUNDS): FINAN-
CIAL PROJECT NO: 421106-1-72-01 & 421095-1-72-01 The work specified in
this contract consists of highway lighting maintenance on the primary road sys-
tem. (Approx 365 Calendar Days) NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: Art Hall,
(941) 359-7312 artharhalleodotaslatefl,us. BUDGET AMOUNT $50,000.00.
O CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS.
(CONTRACT NO. E1F97-RO) COUNTY: Charlotte, Glades, Hendry & Lee (D FUNDS):
FINANCIAL PROJECT : 421064-1-72-01. The work specified in tis contract
consists of guardrail repair and replacement (Approx 365 Calendar Days).NOTE:
PROJECT MANAGER: Scott Teets, (239) 656-7812
mlchallBBtSeeOl state.ll.u, BUDGET AMOUNT $100,000,00, NO CHARGE
FOR PLANS AND SPECS,

(CONTRACT NO. E1F99-RO) COUNTY: District Wide (D FUNDS): FINANCIAL PRO-
JECT NO: 422208-1-72-01. The work specified in this contract consists of in-
stalling and repairing fencing for stormwater retention ponds. Approx 365
Calendar Days NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: Ginger Ward, (863) 519-2680
alnaerwardiRdol,alate,fl,8s, BUDGET AMOUNT $150,000.00. NO CHARGE
FOR PLANS AND SPECS.

Orders for these documents Oha ld be directed to the District Contracts Administra-
tor, District Contracts Oltic, Mail S itation 1-18, Florida Department of Transporta-
tion, 801 North Broadway, Bartow, Florida 33831, Phone: (863) 519-2559.
Checks should be made payable tos Ie Stale of Florida Department of Transporta-
tion. No refund will be made, The ghrit I nreseried to reject any or all bids.
Cheryl L. Sanchious
District Contracts Administrator
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