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RR crossings
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The CSX Railroad crossings
at N.E. 13th Avenue and N.E.
14th Avenue will be closed for
an estimated five days begin-
ning Friday, Jan. 12.
Also, work will be starting
on the crossing on N.W. Ninth
Avenue at 7 p.m. on Wednes-
day, Jan. 10. The crossing will
be closed for approximately
one week.

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Drought Index
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The Anastasini European Big Top Extravaganza Circus Spectacular performers held a
thrilling show using this Russian Swing to swing themselves all the way to the top of
the tent, through a hoop and landing in a net held by two other performers.


School board


meets Tuesday

School Related An eighth grader, a ninth
grader, and a twelfth grader at
Employee of the New Endeavor High School
have all been recommended
Year to be announced for expulsion for defiance of
authority, alcohol and drugs. A
By Pete Gawda tenth grader at Okeechobee
Okeechobee News High School has been recom-
mended for expulsion for defi-
The announcement of the ance of authority.
School Related Employee of The board.is scheduled to
the Year will be the highlight act on the superintendent's
of the Tuesday, Jan. 16 meet- recommendation of approval
ing of the Okeechobee County of a policy on domestic securi-
School Board. ty. This policy provides for a
In other recognition, San- security plan at each school
dra Duncan, a third grade that deals with access control,
teacher at Everglades Elemen- emergency equipment, train-
tary School, will be honored ing, communication, coordi-
upon her retirement. The nation and vulnerability
board will also recognize the assessment.
OHS All-Star Football Game assessment.
OHS All-Star Football Game The second policy change
Players. to be considered is a modifica-
STurning to other matters, tion of the school board policy
the board will act on four rec- on student clubs and organi-
ommendations for expulsion, nations that would require all
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Magistrate to


hear code cases


The Anastasini European Big Top Extravaganza Circus Spectacular performers of all
ages got involved with the Chinese version of juggling involving a double cone shaped
prop called a diabolo, which consists of a spool that is whirled and tossed on a string
tied to two sticks held in each hand.



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By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Special magistrate Bill
Selmi will be conducting his
second monthly code viola-
tion hearing on Tuesday, Jan.
16. Last month's agenda was
purposely short to allow for
adjustment to the new rou-
tine. Previously, code viola-
tions has been heard by a five-
person board.
This month Mr. Selmi is
scheduled to hear 12 cases.
George F. Garrett was cited
by code enforcement officer
Blanca Saucedo for having a
condemned mobile home on
his Okeechobee Little Farms
property.
Diane and Leo Eppley have


been charged with using a res-
idential structure and storage
shed for commercial purpos-
es on N.W. 30th Street.
According to code enforce-
ment officer Beth Albert,
Basilio Ruiz built a structure
on his Okeechobee Gardens
property without a building
permit.
Charles Waddington has
been charged with having a
derelict/condemned structure
on his U. S. 441 S.E. property.
Code enforcement officer
Gina Gehring has stated that
John Harrison has inoperable
vehicles and overgrowth in his
S.E. 39th Avenue property.
See Hearing Page 2


INI/MaryAnn Morris
4-H bracelets
Missey Barletto from South Florida Water Management
District spoke to the 4-H Barnyard Buddies at their meet-
ing Saturday, Jan 13, about water conservation and the
water cycle. After Ms. Barletto's talk, the "Buddies"
made bracelets with different colored beads to illustrate
the different parts of the water cycle. Nathan and Gabriel
WIIIberger with their mom Reba and Haley Swafford with
her mom Jody Hollifleld have tun making the beaded
bracelets.


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students to have a signed parent
permission slip in order to par-
ticipate in any club or organiza-
tion.
In addition, the board is
expected to approve for adver-
tisement the new position of
Food Service Quality Assurance
Manager-at-Large.
In other action, the board is
expected to:


approve a state grant of
$25,000 for a concurrency study;
appoint board members to
serve as liaison and alternate on
the Florida School Board Associ-
ation Legislative Committee;
change the location of the
February school board meeting;
and,
revise personnel allocations
for 2006-07.
The meeting is scheduled to
begin at 6 p.m. at the school
board office, 700 S.W. Second
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The Dixie Ranch Acres prop-
erty of Joseph and Robin Herbst
is littered with inoperable vehi-
cles, according to code enforce-
ment officer Blanca Saucedo.
. David and Viola Tyson were
cited f6r construction without a
building permit, trash and
debris, inoperable vehicles and
care of premises. The property in
question is located in Okee-
chobee Little Farms.
In the one animal control
case to be considered, Mr. Selmi
will determine if Chomper, a pit
bull owned by Phillip White of
S.W. 72nd Terrace is to be
declared dangerous. Chomper
recently bit one of Mr. White's
neighbors and the dog is now in
quarantine at the animal control
facility.
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up to $250 a day if trash, debris
and a derelict structure has not
been removed from his Treasure
Island property.
John and Dorothy McKinney
could be fined up to $100 a day
for construction without a per-
mit on their Pioneer Estates
property.
There are two fine reduction
cases to be heard.
Melba Franklin has petitioned
Mr. Selmi for reduction of her
$2,925 fine for having an illegal
mobile home on her property.
Omar Nafal and Maha Ishamil
have requested a reduction of
their $7,500 fine for construction
without a permit.
Melba Franklin has petitioned
Mr. Selmi for a reduction of her
$2,925 fine for having an illegal
mobile home on her property.
Omar Nafal and Maha Ishmail
have requested a reduction of
their $7,500 fine for construction
without a permit.


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Community Events


VFWhosting 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. Proceeds 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 sponsorships 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. Regis-
tration 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 shot-
guns, eye and ear protection and ammunition.
AARP driver's safety course planned
An AARP driver safety course will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, and Satur-
day, 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 complete the course. You do not
have to be a member of AARP or have AARP auto insurance. All seniors
55 and over are invited. Consult your Florida auto insurance agent for your
three-year discount upon completion of class. For information and reser-
vations, call Mrs. D.J. Bryan at (863) 763-0351.
Methodist church hosting evangelist
The First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St., will welcome
Reverend Terry R. Duckworth for revival services on Sunday, Jan.21, at 8,
9:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan.
23. at 6:30 p.m.; and a special youth program on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from
6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Rev. Duckworth is a general evangelist for the Western
North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. He was a
church pastor and lay speaker prior to becoming a full time evangelist.


News Briefs


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Okeechobee Forecast

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Partly sunny with the high in the lower
80s. The wind will be southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday night: Partly cloudy with the low in the upper 50s with
light wind.

Extended Forecast
Tuesday: Partly sunny with the high in the lower 80s. The wind
will be east around 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy with the low in the upper 50s.
Wednesday: Considerable cloudiness in the morning then
becoming partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. The high
will be in the mid 70s with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Wednesday night and Thursday: Partly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers. The low will be in the lower 60s with the high in
the mid 70s. The chance of rain will be 20 percent.
Thursday night through Friday night: Partly cloudy with the low
in the upper 50s and the high in the upper 70s.
Saturday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. The high
will be around 80 with a 20 percent chance of rain.


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OKEECHOBEE The January Dine with the Doctor presentation at
"* Raulerson Hospital, 1796 U.S. 441 N., will be on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
al E Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. at a cost of $5. The subject of varicose
-. W vein laser treatment presented by Dr. Luis Rosas will follow at 5:30 p.m.
q- The presentation is free.
oider For reservations, call Bill Casian at (863) 824-2702.
roviFile now for senior homestead exemptions
_" __ OKEECHOBEE Applications for homestead exemption, additional
senior exemption for persons 65 years or older and agriculture classifica-
l- tion should be filed with the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser's
Office by March 1.
___ The property appraiser's office is located at 307 N.W Fifth Ave. in the
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Exemption for seniors 65 and older is subject to income limits.
S- -- For information, contact the office at (863) 763-4422.
Drivers can list emergency contacts
S_ Effective in the State of Florida as of Oct. 2, you can have two emer-
gency contacts attached to your Florida driver's license.
a- If you are in an accident, emergency rescuers can check your driver's
license and two emergency contacts will pop up so they do not have to
search for relatives.
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gency contacts, put in your driver's license and then it will ask for the
- a name, address and phone number of two people you want to have con-
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-- .- cerns, contact the nearest Florida driver's license office. In Okeechobee,
the driver's license office is located at 1857 U.S. 441 S.E. Their phone
number is (863) 462-5225.


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News Briefs

SFWMD re-opens equestrian areas
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) re-
opened equestrian areas at the DuPuis Management Area and
Hickory Hammock Wildlife Management Area on Thursday, Jan.
11.
The DuPuis Management Area is located in western Martin
County, while Hickory Hammock is in Highlands County.
The areas had been temporarily closed on Dec. 22, 2006, after
the recent equine herpes outbreak.
For information, call SFWMD's recreational hotline at 1-866-
433-6312.

Agri-Civic Center to host events
OKEECHOBEE A number of events have been scheduled to be
held at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center, 4200 S.R. 70 E.,
in the coming weeks.
These scheduled events include: Feb 2 & 3 Bureau of Land
Management wild horse adoption sale; Feb. 16 & 17 Tour of
Champions Florida Barrel Racing Series; March 9-18 Okee-
chobee County Fair; March 13-18 Okeechobee Youth Livestock
Show and Sale; and, May 26 & 27 Memorial Day Bike Rally.
For information, call (863) 763-1666.

Ballroom dancing exhibition planned
SEBRING Jan and Walt Ward will be dancing exhibition ball-
room styles for the Highlands Social Dance Club at 7 p.m. on Fri-
day, Jan. 19, at the Lions Club on Sebring Parkway in Sebring.
In addition to the Ward's exhibition, there will be ballroom
dancing to the live music of the Legacy All Stars. The charge for
members is $5, and $6 for non-members.
Free ballroom dance classes continue each Friday at 6:30 p.m.
For information, call (863) 471-0559 or (863) 385-6671. ,

Sebring hosts Antique Appraisal Fair
SEBRING The Heartland Cultural Alliance will present the
fifth annual Antique Appraisal Fair on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10
a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Drs. Thakkar Pavilion, next to Highlands Lit-
tle Theatre which is located offW. Center Street behind the Sebring
Public Library.
First appraisal and admission fee is $10 extra appraisals are
$5 each. Admission is $5.
For information call Goldie Garnich at (863) 655-5642; Jo Bren-
ner at (863) 385-3105; or, e-mail heartlandculture@hotmail.com.
All proceeds benefit the Heartland Cultural Alliance.


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FNGLA selects five new plants for 2007 WW.k


By Dan Culbert
Extension Horticulture Agent
For the past nine years, Florida's
nursery industry has identified new
.and less well know ornamentals
that are worthy of a careful look by
Florida residents. I usually take the
time each January to review the
Florida Nursery Grower & Land-
-scaper Association's (FNGLA)
selections for the New Year.
l am running a bit behind sched-
ule with a column about the 2007
Plants of the Year. Our office has
been a bit pre-occupied with holi-
day festivities, a recent event in Ari-
zona (National Champion Gators!),
,plus getting ready for the upcoming
Cattlemen's Institute and our fairs
and farm tours. But it's still not too
late in the New Year to consider
another resolution to add some
new plants to your Florida yard.
This year's five selections
include a native ornamental grass,
'a flowering shrub, a palm-like
.-ycad, a shade loving fern and a
new house plant. I hope you
Review these plants, resolve to see
.them at your local FNGLA nursery
and consider adding them to your
home and landscape.
Purple Lovegrass
Mention grass to the average
person and they may think of
lawns or pastures. More and more
'.gardeners are discovering that
.there is a lot more to grass than
mowing lawns or baling hay. This
year's 2007 Plants of the Year
include Purple Lovegrass (Era-
grostis spectabilis), a native bunch-
grass that forms a tight clump. In
the warm months it is topped with
attractive purple-red seed heads.
Round, hairy stems and wide
leaf blades give this one-foot tall
plant a casual appearance. Its
native range is throughout the
southeastern U.S., from Virginia to
Kansas. Because of both drought
tolerance and wide adaptability,
this accent plant can fit in well in
local landscapes.
In the wild, cattle are known to
eat this grass up until mid-summer,
when it produces its showy flow-
ers. The reddish open feathery
panicles appear in late summer,
tipped by colorful persistent seed
clusters that add another two feet
of height to the clump. Another
similar species, Elliot's Lovegrass
(E. elliottii), has white rather than
red seed coloration.
This ground cover takes to full
sun and is used in wildflower gar-
dens, along driveways or in mass
plantings. It is not known to have
any significant pest problems, and
,can be propagated by dividing
large clumps or grown directly
from seed. While more northern
areas sometimes call this plant a
weed in pastures and non-crop
'areas, in Florida it is not a problem
and is a welcome addition to Flori-
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Shower of Gold
Picture a drought tolerant, ever-
green shrub with blue-green
foliage, and then add many clusters
of yellow flowers all year long. You
can see why Shower of Gold has
been named a Plant of the Year.
Some nurseries and references still
call it Thryallis, a former scientific
name, while botanists now call this
plant Galphimia gracilis.
This Central American native is
easy-to-grow, and will fill in fast
when given full sun. As a specimen
plant, it may reach 6 to 8 feet, but
more often it is kept smaller as a
foundation or accent plant.
Nursery workers may call this
the "ice plant" because its brittle
stems may snap like icicles. Ask
your nursery professional to put
this plant in a sleeve when moving
it home. Place it where people will
not bump and break the branches
of this showy shrub. To maintain a
great-looking plant, pruning once
or twice a year are advised. As far
as pests are concerned, keeping it
dry reduces the chances of pow-
dery mildew and discourages
occasional caterpillars.
Mexican Zamia
Back in the times of dinosaurs, a
group of primitive plants dominat-
ed the landscape. And like the large
reptilians, only a few of these
species are alive today. Reptiles like
the Gator are still found on our
planet, while botanists look to
these cycads as living fossils.
The Mexican Zamia is one of
these ancient plants. At first look,
many would think this coarse card-
board-like plant is a fern or small
palm. But its unusual male or
female cones on separate plants
give it away as something else.
While Florida nursery growers
may call this the Cardboard Palm, I
feel a more proper name is the
Mexican Zamia (Zamia maritima).
This name gives us an idea of
where it is from, and avoids con-
fusing it as a palm.
The Mexican Zamia needs plen-
ty of room to grow, but once estab-
lished will not require much in the
way of fertilizer, water or other
kinds of care. One clump can aver-
age 3-4 feet tall, but may get larger
as plants get older, sucker and
spread from the seed the female
plants produce.
Its use adds a tropical flair to any
Florida yard, and will be an easy
addition to local landscapes. This
cycad is exceptionally salt tolerant
and pest problems are rare an
occasional scale or mealybug
problem can be cleared up with
soaps or horticultural oils.


Special to Okeechobee News/Mike Haddock
Purple Lovegrass erupts with attractive colored panicles in
midsummer.


UF/IFAS/Dan Culbert
Shower of Gold has many year-round golden yellow flowers.
The plant is still referred to as Thyrallis by many in the nurs-
ery industry.


UF/IFAS/Environmental Horticulture Dept.
The foliage of Holly Fern has small stickers that make it look
like the leaf of an American Holly. Also note the bottom of
leaves have small spots where reproductive spores grow.


Special to Okeechobee News/Michael's Nursery
Limelight Dracaena has light green foliage and will perform
well in low-light conditions inside the home or office.


Holly Fern
For the fortunate few that have
shady spots, there is a demand for
drought tolerant ornamentals that
can thrive in shady spots. When
choosing plants where grass will
not grow, look no further than
Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum).
This native of Africa and Asia forms
loose 3-foot tall clumps of deep
green feathery leaves with pointy
edges that give it a holly-like
appearance.
Holly Ferns can be used in par-
tially sunny to fully shady spots as a
border plant, ground cover, or in a
woodland garden. They can also


Turf training comes to Fort Pierce


By Dan Culbert
Extension Horticulture Agent
' The UF/IFAS Extension Ser-
vice is teaming up with the Flori-
da Turfgrass Association (FTGA)
bto provide landscape profession-
als with updated information on
managing turfgrass pests while
'keeping our water supply safe.
The first annual turfgrass semi-
,nar will be held on Tuesday, Jan.
16, at the USDA Horticultural
'Crops Laboratory, located on
2001 S Rock Road, Fort Pierce.
- This program is open to all
professional turfgrass managers,
including those in the green
industry that work on athletic
fields or residential properties.
Topics will be presented by UF
Extension staff and other indus-


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FLORIDA

IFAS EXTENSION
try officials. Presentations will
cover the latest information on
pesticide safety, weed manage-
ment, turfgrass and disease
management of turf grasses.
Registration begins at 8 a.m.,
and the program ends at 2:15
p.m. While the pre-registration
date has passed, registration on
the day of the program is still
available for $45. The fee will
include a continental breakfast,
lunch and refreshments.
Continuing Education Units
(CEUs) for those with pesticide


applicator licenses will be avail-
able at this informative seminar.
Other seminars in this series will
be offered in Lake Worth (1/17),
Plantation (1/18), Ocala (1/23),
Jacksonville (1/24) and Milton
(1/30).
For more information, call St.
Lucie Horticulture Agent Ed
Skvarch (772) 462-1660 or Okee-
chobee Agent Dan Culbert (863)
763-6469. To register for this
seminar, visit the Florida Turf-
grass Association website at:
http://www.ftga.org/index.html.
A detailed agenda can be found
on our Okeechobee Extension
web page,
http://okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu or
can be picked up at our office
(458 Hwy 98 North in Okee-
chobee).


be kept in pots as indoor foliage or
on covered patios.
Keep the soil moist but not too
wet. Some pests can be found on
Holly ferns: scales, mites, mealy-
bugs and snails are found when
the watering is excessive. Howev-
er, those bumps on the bottom of
the leaf are not pests ferns repro-
duce by dust-like spores produced
under the leaves.
Limelight Dracaena
For the indoor parts of your
Florida yard, consider this new vari-
ety of the old-time Corn Plant,
Limelight Dracaena (Dracaena
deremensis 'Limelight' PP-12793).


UF/IFAS/Dan Culbert
This Mexican Zamia was found growing at Pelham's Nursery,
a local Okeechobee nursery.


With its striking bright glossy lus-
trous lime-green leaves, this tropi-
cal foliage plant thrives as a low-
light interior plant.
Limelight's durability makes it
ideal for home or office settings. A
low-light location helps keep its
lime coloring. This plant will grow
more quickly than other Dracaenas
like 'Janet Craig'. And if it gets too
big for the-container, it can be used
outdoors in shady spots in your
Floridayard.
If you have any trouble finding
any of these plants, check out our
on-line Okeechobee Green pages,
which lists many locally-owned
nurseries and garden centers. Or


check with our office for FNGLA
nurseries outside our area that can
supply you with these outstanding
plants for 2007.
I've placed more information
on our Okeechobee web page,
http://okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu. If
you need additional information
on choosing new plants for your
Florida yard, please email us at
okeechobee@ifas.ufl.edu or call
us at (863) 763-6469. Local resi-
dents can stop by our office at 458
U.S. 98 North in Okeechobee, and
visit our Okeechobee County Mas-
ter Gardeners from 1 until 3 p.m.
on Tuesday afternoons.














We were thumbing through
a book of children's prayers the
other day. It contained the usual
beautiful little prayers for chil-
dren, and they were all well
done -- striking illustrations and,
in general, good taste through-
out the book.
There was one prayer in this
book, however, that was out-
standing! It was illustrated with
the picture of a little boy lying on
the grass with his puppy dog
beside him. The puppy had one
of his forepaws bandaged, and
here is the prayer:
"My pet does not feel well
today, God. He doesn't want to
play with me. Please help me to
take care of him."
A child's prayer? Yes, but
isn't that the true prayer that all
people should pray? "Help me
to care..." Here we find no self-
ishness -- just a petition for guid-
ance in service.




A OME & CREM TORY

110 N.E. 5th St., Okeechobee
863-763-1994


A meeting of the local Emer-
gency Food and Shelter Board
will be held Jan. 18, at the First
United Methodist Church, room
21, 200 N.W. Second Street,
beginning at 4:15 p.m.
Public or private voluntary
agencies interested in applying
for Emergency Food and Shel-
ter Program funds should
attend this meeting, and must
present their applications for
these funds.
The deadline for applica-
tions is Jan. 18. Okeechobee
County will receive approxi-
mately $15,500 to supplement
emergency food and shelter


programs in the county.
A national board that is
chaired by the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency
(FEMA) and consists of repre-
sentatives from the American
Red Cross; Catholic Charities,
USA; National Council of the
Churches of Christ in the USA;
The Salvation Army; and The
United Way of America made
the selection.
The local board was charged
to distribute funds appropriated
by Congress to help expand the
capacity of food and shelter
programs around the county.
Under the terms of the grant
from the national board, local
agencies chosen to receive
funds must: be private volun-
tary non-profits or units of gov-
ernment; have an accounting
system; practice nondiscrimi-
nation; have demonstrated the
capability to deliver emergency
food and/or shelter programs;
and, if a private voluntary
organization, they must have a
voluntary board.
Public or private voluntary
agencies interested in applying
for Emergency Food and Shel-
ter Program funds must contact
local board member Mary Anne
Swinford at (863) 763-5725 for
an application.


Okeechobee News/Chauna Aguilar
Excellence in science
South Elementary School second graders (in no particular order) Nathan Center, Jessica Delgado, Audriana Garcia, Jose
Hernandez, William Rivers, Angela Langdale, Veronica Sauls, Jaren O'Hara, Montavious Mills and Tamira Rosier received
an award for excellence in science.


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Community Events


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) 785Z5804.

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.

Food and shelter board will meet
A meeting of the local Emergency Food and Shelter Board will
be held Thursday, Jan. 18, in room 21 of the First United Methodist
Church, 200 N.W. Second St., beginning at 4:15 p.m. For informa-
tion, call Mary Anne Swinford at (863) 763-5725.

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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Upcoming Events


Monday
AA meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second St. This will be an open meeting.
Okeechobee Senior Singers will meet at 9 a.m. at the Okeechobee
Presbyterian Church, 312 North Parrott Ave. Everyone who enjoys
singing is invited to join the group. For information or to schedule an
appearance, contact Patsy Black at (863) 467-7068.
The Okeechobee Historical Society meets at noon at 1850 U.S. 98
N. Join us with a covered dish for lunch, followed by a business meet-
ing. The dues are $10 per person, per year, and are due in September.
For information, call Betty Williamson at (863) 763-3850.
The Republican Executive Committee meets at 7 p.m. at the Clock
Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Avenue. For information call Melissa
Arnold (863) 610-2280.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. for open discussion at
Buckhead Ridge Christian Church, 3 Linda Road. For information call
(863) 634-4780.

Tuesday
Rotary Club of Okeechobee meets each Tuesday at noon at Gold-
en Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. The meetings are open to the
public. For information, contact Lonnie Kirsch at (863) 467-0158.
Alanon meeting will be held at the Church of Our Savior, 200 N.W.
Third St., at 8 p.m.
(A.A.) Closed discussion meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the
Church of Our Savior, 200 N.W. Third St.
Family History Center meets from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 S.W. Sixth St. Anyone
interested in finding who your ancestors are is welcome to attend.
There is Census, IGI (International Genealogical Index), Social Secu-
rity Death Index and military information available. For information,
call Robert Massey at (863) 763-6510.
The Camera Club meets every other Tuesday from 5:30 until 6:30
p.m. Learn types and uses of film; speeds and technology; and, how
to see your world and capture it on film. Class is basic through exten-
sive. Registration is $20, and each class is $10. Call Bobbi at (863) 467-
2614 for information. Some of the proceeds will go towards Big Lake
Mission's Outreach.
The Widow and Widowers Support Group meets at 8:30 a.m. at
the Clock Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Ave., for breakfast. For informa-
tion, call (863) 763-5887 or (863) 357-0297.
Gospel Sing every Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invit-
ed to participate with vocal and/or instrumental music. For informa-
tion, contact Douglas Chiropractic Center at (863) 763-4320.
The Gathering Church Overcomers Group meets at 7:30 p.m. in
the Fellowship Hall, 1735 S.W 24th Ave. This is a men's only meeting.
For information, call Earl at (863) 763-0139.
The Okeechobee Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral
Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. Anyone interested in becoming a
member is welcome. For information, contact Elder Sumner at (863)
763-6076.
Bible study at the Living Word of Faith Church, 1902 S. Parrott Ave.,
at 7 p.m. Informal and informative discussions bring many Bible
truths to life. Everyone is invited.
Grief and Loss Support Group meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at
the Hospice building located at 411 S.E. Fourth St. in Okeechobee.
Everyone is welcome. For information, contact Enid Boutrin at (863)
467-2321.
Community Country Gospel will meet at 7 p.m. at the church next
to Douglas Clinic on North Park St. Any individual or group that enjoys
old time gospel music is invited to participate. For information, con-
tact Dr. Edward Douglas at (863) 763-4320.
AA meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. This will be an open meeting.
The Lighthouse Refuge support group meets at Believers Fellow-
ship Church, 300 S.W. Sixth Ave. from noon until 2 p.m. then from
6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Women who need emotional support or some-
one just to care are welcome. For information call the hot line (863)
801-9201 or (863) 697-9718.

Wednesday
Martha's House support groups meet each Wednesday. Spanish
groups meet from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Okeechobee Christian Church,
3055 S.E. 18th Terrace. Ana Romero is the group facilitator. Another
group meets in the Okeechobee County Health Department, 1798
N.W. Ninth Ave., from 5 until 6 p.m. with Irene Luck as the group facil-
itator. There is another meeting from 6 until 7 p.m. with Shirlean Gra-
ham as the facilitator. For information, call (863) 763-2893.}
AA meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist
Church, 200 N.W. Second St. It's an open meeting.
AA meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, 701 S.W. Sixth St. It will be a closed discussion.
The Okeechobee Jaycees invites everyone to their meetings each
month at the American Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Second St., at 7:30
p.m. They are always looking for new people and new ideas. For
information, call Margaret Bowers at (863) 763-7399 or 610-9176.

Thursday
Cancer Support Group will meet on the third Thursday of the
month to help and encourage women who have been diagnosed
with cancer. The meeting will be held at the American Red Cross
office at 323 N. Parrott Ave. from 5:15 until 6:15 p.m. For information,
call Janet Topp at (863) 824-2899.
AA Closed big book meeting from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Church
of Our Savior, 200 N.W Third St.
Tantie 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 Mar-
garet at (863) 467-8020, or Belinda at (863) 357-0166.
Cowboys for Christ Range Rider for Jesus Ministries will meet for a
pot luck supper at 6 p.m. with services at 7 p.m. at the Basinger Civic
Center. For information, call Doyle McDuffie at (863) 763-2285.
Family History Center meets from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 S.W. Sixth St. Anyone
interested in finding who your ancestors are is welcome to attend.
There is Census, IGI (International Genealogical Index), Social Secu-
rity 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 at 412
N.W Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-5996.
Christian Fellowship Prayer group meets at 9:30 a.m. in the fellow-
ship hall at 412 N.W Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-5996.
Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee will meet from noon until 1 p.m. at
Village Square Restaurant, 301 W South Park St. All Kiwanis and the
public are welcome. For information, contact Ray Worley at (863)
467-0985.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly No.47 will meet from 5 until 6:30 p.m.
at the United Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second St. Please join us or
ask questions. Call Doris at (863) 467-5206 or Hazel at (863) 763-
4923, for information.
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 Graham or Irene
Luck at (863) 763-2893 or (863) 763-0202.
The Social SecurityAdministration Office is open from 9 a.m. until
noon. 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 from 7 until 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 701 S.W
Sixth St.
Ongoing Caregiver Support Group Hospice of Okeechobee and
the Area Agency on Aging sponsor a caregiver support group every
Thursday at 2 p.m. Anyone who is caring for an ill family member is
welcome. The group is facilitated by social workers and provides an
opportunity for caregivers to give one another support, information
and ideas. The meetings are held at Hospice at 411 S.E. Fourth St. For
information, call (863) 467-2321.
AA meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second St. This will be an open meeting.
Narcotics Anonymous meets Thursday nights for a Step Study
meeting at 7 p.m. at the Buckhead Ridge Christian Church, 3 Linda
Road, in Buckhead Ridge. For information, call (863) 634-4780.
Okeechobee Main Street's Farmer's Market will be held every
Thursday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. in Flagler Park 3. Any questions
and/or comments can be directed to the Main Street office at (863)
357-MAIN.


Community Events


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.

Agency on Aging board to meet
The Area Agency on Aging board of directors meeting will be
held Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 9 a.m. at 1764 N. Congress Ave., Suite 201,
West Palm Beach. Contracts requiring the expenditure of funds are
a regular agenda item of this meeting. For information, call Vivian
Pfau at (561) 684-5885.

Library hosting musical series
lan Nairnsey will be bringing back his Broadway musical series
to the Okeechobee County Library. This year's series is called An
Evening with the Composer, and will feature composers who are
known for their contributions to the musical theater. All programs
are on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room at
206 S.W 16th St. The program schedule is: Jan. 23 will feature Cole
Porter; Jan. 30 will focus on George Gershwin; Feb. 6 will highlight
Irving Berlin; and. Feb 13 will feature Noel Coward. This series is a
combination of informative lecture and pleasurable listening and is
free and open to the public.

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.

AARP driver safety course planned
An AARP driver safety course will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23, and
Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the American
Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Second St. Both days must be attended
to complete the course. Tuition of $10 covers course material.
Make checks or money orders payable to AARP Driver Safety Pro-
gram. For information, call Nell Bostwick at (863) 763-4134.

CCC will meet in January
The Community Collaborative Council will meet on Tuesday,
Jan. 23, at the School Board office located at 700 S.W. Second Ave.
For information call (863) 462-5000, ext. 257.

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

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

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

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

Baptist church sponsors crusade
Reverend Bill Britt will be preaching at the First Baptist Church,
401 S.W. Fourth St., Jan. 28-31. Services will be held at 8:15 and 11
a.m., and at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28. Monday through
Wednesday, Jan. 29-31, there will be a noon Bible study lunch and
a 6:30 p.m. service each day. Call the church office at (863) 763-
2171 for lunch reservations.

ROAD boards will meet
The executive board meeting of Recovering Okeechobee After
Disaster (ROAD) will be held Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. That meeting will be
followed by the board meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room at
the First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St.

Red Cross offers first aid class
The American Red Cross-Okeechobee Branch, 323 N. Parrott
Ave., will hold a first aid class on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 6 until 8
p.m. For information, call (863) 763-2488.

Legion Free Fair will be Feb. 1-11
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. "
For information, call the Post at (863) 763-2950.

OHS will host puppet show
Okeechobee High School, 2800 U.S. 441 N., will host the pup-
pet show "Rip Van Winkle" in the OHS auditorium at 7 p.m. on Jan.
31. Tickets are on sale at the Main Street office, 111 N.E. Second
Ave. For information, call (863) 357-MAIN.

VNA offers memory screenings
The Visiting Nurse Association, 208 S.E. Park Street, will con-
duct free memory loss screenings sponsored by the Alzheimer's
Association on Friday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. until 2:30. Call Donna
True at (772) 285-6291 or (800) 861-7826 for appointments.

Shrine Club to host show
The Okeechobee Shrine Club on S.R. 78, will present a Las
Vegas style show, "A Rock & Country Revue" on Saturday, Feb. 3,
with a prime rib dinner at 6 p.m. 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 message.


Washington County reunion planned
The annual Washington County Pennsylvania reunion will be
held Thursday, Feb. 8, at Homer's Original Smorgasbord in Plaza
Square, Sebring. The Manatee Room will open at 10 a.m. for fel-
lowship with lunch starting at 11 a.m. The price for lunch for sen-
iors is approximately $7 which includes tax. Bring a stamped, self-
addressed legal size envelope for the 2008 mailing. For
information, call Don or Shirley Swan at (813) 684-1636.

AARP offers free tax service
AARP-Taxaide will hold a free tax counseling preparation serv-
ice each Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 12 through April 16, from 9
a.m. until 1 p.m. at American Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Second St.
Last year's tax return, all financial documents for 2006, picture ID,
Social Security card and birth dates are required for everyone listed
on the return. For information, call Neile Foreman at (863) 357-
1694.


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Okeechobee Landfill employee Michael Burgess is prepping wood for Arnold's Wildlife
Rehabilitation Center during a company sponsored day of volunteering.

WM initiates employee volunteerism


Okeechobee Landfill donated
$1000 to Arnold's Wildlife Reha-
bilitation Center. In addition to the
monetary donation, an Okee-
chobee Landfill employee recent-
ly volunteered at Arnold's Wildlife
through the Waste Management
Employee Volunteer Program.
Michael Burgess is among the
first landfill employees to take
part in this program. Okeechobee
Landfill and nine other Waste
Management sites around the
country began participating in a
pilot program for employee vol-
unteerism in November. Okee-
chobee Landfill employees that
have been with the company for
at least one year are able to take
eight hours of paid time-off to vol-


unteer at a non-profit organiza-
tion. Employees will receive their
regular compensation.
On December 13, Burgess
reported to Sue Arnold at Arnold's
Wildlife. His first task was to pick
up a donation of wood from Steve
Ciorroccon of Indian Hammock.
Burgess hauled the wood to
Arnold's. There he prepped it by
removing nails etc. Sue Arnold
will reuse this wood for animal
pens, etc on her property. He also
cleaned out animal cages. Finally,
Burgess assisted Ms. Arnold in
preparing the nighttime diets for
the animals as well as feeding
them.
Miguel Delgado, site engineer
for Okeechobee Landfill, partici-


pated in Guest Reader Day at Cen-
tral Elementary School. Delgado
read books in Spanish to the stu-
dents in the B.A.S.E. program.
Okeechobee Landfill employee
Scott Collier recently spent the
day as a Salvation Army bell
ringer, raising over $300.
Waste Management Commu-
nity Outreach representative
Jenny Pung has informed
employees about this opportunity
and created a database of non-
profits that employees can
choose. If you would like to add
your organization to the database
or if you have a specific one-time
volunteer opportunity in mind,
please contact her at (863) 357-
0111 (option 2).


Vinny's Tailor Shop is open for business
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News J.


You might say that being a tai-
lor is in the blood of Vinny Mar-
cellino. Hanging on the wall of
his recently opened Okeechobee
tailor shop are pictures of his
grandfather and great uncle who
opened Central Tailor Shop in
Cambridge, Mass. in 1919.
Mr. Marcellino went to work
in their shop at the age of 12 and
has been in the business for 44
years.
After working for many years
as a tailor in Massachusetts, Mr.
Marcellino moved to Boca Raton
where he operated a tailor shop
for 18 years before moving to
Okeechobee.
Mr. Marcellino says he likes it
in Okeechobee and he likes the
people.
All types of alterations and
repairs are done at Vinny's Tailor


Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda
All types of alterations and repairs are done at Vinny's Tailor
Shop. Vinny Marcellino, owner, works at his sewing machine.
Shop. The shop is located at until 4 p.m. Monday through
2303 S. Parrott Ave. Suite L. Friday. The telephone number
and the hours are from 9 a.m. is 357-7500.


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Sale3 Date Sale3 Price
$0.00
5/4/2005 $15,000.00
5/1/1997 $0.00
4/1/1993 $100.00
7/6/2006 $650,000.00
6/25/1997 $59,000.00
1/18/2002 $14,000 00
9/21/1995 $95,000 00
11/13/2000 $20,900.00
1/6/2003 $16,900.00
6/28/2004 $6,500.00
8/19/2003 $1,000.00
7/1/1976 $0.00
9/1/1973 $5,000.00
4/30/2001 $8,000.00
11/1/1994 $56,000.00
6/25/2004 $11.500.00
9/19/1995 $0.00
6/1/1987 $0.00
11/2/1995 $0.00
4/17/2004 $7,000.00
8/8/2001 $0.00
$0.00
2/17/2004 $5,700.00
5/25/2004 $0.00
$0.00
9/30/2004 $0.00
6/29/2001 $0.00
8/1/1985 $23,000 00
9/1/1991 $0.00
10/1812005 $0.00
6/1/1983 $10000
3/1/1994 $0.00
9/26/2001 $3,700.00
3/12/2003 $1,100.00
2/25/2003 $1,100.00
2/25/2003 $1.100.00
12/27/2002 $0.00
6/28/1996 $0.00
11/1/2002 $0.00
4/24/2001 $2.100.00
4/2-1/21)01 $2,100.00
11/1/1993 $170,00000
11/1/1980 $0.00
10/23/2003 $0.00
5/12/2004 $5,000.00
5/18/2005 $0.00
11/17/2003 $0.00
6/1/1992 $16,000.00


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JEE INVESTMENTS INC
AVANT & AVANT CONSTRUCTION INC
STOCKER ROGER L & RAUBA HELGA
OKEECHOEE PARK STREET LLC
CORWIN RUTHY M & CHAVEZ CHERYL
RIGANO ROBERT & ZUNLIDA L
LANIER ELSIE M & INMON PATRICI
BRYSON GAYLIN W & FLETCHER REN
PEREZ ROGER
C H L HOLDINGS INC
CHIN EDDESON & CARVER TINA
CHIN EDDESON & CARVER TINA
SPECIAL DAVID & PATRICIA
STARK ROBERT
SALAS GUILLERMO
C H L HOLDINGS INC
CREECH DANIEL B
MYERS RICHARD L & SHARON R
GORSUCH JOHN M
KHAN REIAZ
COLLINS ERIC L
HUDSON LILA H (LIFE ESTATE)
KHAN REIAZ
WEST ELLIOT THOMAS & RADD CHLO
COPE JERRY & GEORGIA ANN
CASO BARTHOLOMEW F & AMALIA E
CHL 20120 FUND LLC
BRAMLETT DONALD G & NORTHCUTT
CYR DENIS & MEILLEUR CAROLE
LUND STELLA G
SWEAT JAMES & ALICE
BISHOP PERRY W & JANET
LARA DOLORES
DYETT MALACHI & MAISIE J TRUST
DYETT MALACHI & MAISIE J TRUST
DYETT MALACHI & MAISIE J TRUST
D\ ETT MALACHI & MAISIE J TRUST
JORDAN DOUGLAS A & HELEN M
FLYNN CHARLES & CRYSTAL
TOWN & COUNTRY HOME BUILDERS I
TOWN & COUNTRY HOME BUILDERS I
OKEECHOBEE MARATHON INC
JOHNSON LOUIS B & DOLORES ETAL
MCGEE LESTER E
LAMB ROBERT P & ROBINETTE J
SPLETE KENNETH R & BRACEY JAY
CLAXTON JACOUELINE C
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Salel Date
11/8/2006
11/812006
11/812006
11/812006
11/8/2006
11/8/2006
11/8/2006
11/7/2006
11/7/2006
11/7/2006
11/7/2006
11/7/2006
11/7/2006
11/712006
11/7/2006
11/7/2006
11/7/2006
11/7/2006
11/6/2006
11/6/2006
11/6/2006
11/6/2006
11/6/2006
11/6/2006
11/6/2006
11/312006
11/3/2006
11/3/2006
11/3/2006
11/3/2006
11/3/2006
11/2/2006
11/2/2006
11/2/2006
11/2/2006
11/2/2006
11/2/2006
11/2/2006
11/2/2006
11/1/2006
11/1/2006
11/1/2006
11/1/2006
1111/2006
11/1/2006
11/1/2006
11/1/2006
11/1/2006
11/1/2006


Salel Price
$0.00
$0.00
$45,000.00
$0.00
$3,700,000.00
$0.00
$320,000.00
$0.00
$240,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$24,900.00
$27,900.00
$80,000.00
$0.00
$25,000.00
$0.00
$210,500.00
$0.00
$150,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$199,100.00
$18,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$110,000.00
$25,100.00
$84,400.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$180.000.00
$25,000.00
$50,000.00
$0.00
$1.350,000.00
$0.00
$52,000.00
$55,000.00
$75,000.00
$175,000.00
$6,000.00


Sale2 Date
1/312000
7/1512005
1/1912001
1/21/2004
11/6/2006
1/21/1998
8/29/2002
9/30/1998
11/5/2002
1/712006
1/24/2005
12/28/2005
1212812005
6/28/2005
6/28/2005
4/18/2006
1/24/2005
9/16/2003
8/31/2004
1/20/2004
12/13/2004
10/30/2001
10/1/1984
12/28/2004
1116/2006
1/1/1985
9/30/2004
10/712001
9/1/1993
11/1/1993
11/3/2006
8/1/1994
4/23/2002
11/12/2005
6/7/2005
6/7/2005
6/7/2005
6/7/2005
2/14/2003
1/17/2003
10/1712002
10/17/2002
10/2911999
11/1/2006
10/10/2005
11/1/2006
5/1812005
4/7/2005
3/1012000


Sale2 Price
$40.000.00
$47.000.00
$11,500.00
$60,000.00
$0.00
$5,000 00
$200,000.00,
$125,000.00,
$28.000.00
$26.000.00
$55.000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$44,000.00
$25,000.00
$0.00
$000
$3,100.00
$25,000.00
$6,000.00
$29,000.00
$52,400.00
$21,000.00
$27,500.00
$107,000.00
$6,500.00
$0.00
$5,000.00
$84,500.00
$18,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$10,000.00
$48,000.00
$10,500 00
$12,000.00
$12,000.00
$12,500.00
$105,000 00
$3,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$32,000.00
$20,700.00
$0.00
$35,000.00
$0.00
$30,000.00
$27,500.00


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SW 86TH
SE 32ND
NW PARK
SW 3RD
SE 23RD
HWY 98 N
NE 26TH
NW 102ND
NW 304TH


NW 274TH
NW 288TH
SE 8TH
NW 264TH
SW 7TH
NE 18TH
SE 66TH
NW 302ND
NW 87TH
SE 28TH
NW 264TH
SW 28TH
NE 16TH
SE 40TH
NW 272ND
SE 24TH
SE 6TH
NE 8TH
NW 39TH
NW 35TH
NW 43RD
NW 274TH
NW 274TH
NW 272ND
NW 270TH
SE 24TH
NW 28TH
NW 38TH

HWY 78 W
SE 95TH
SW 7TH

SE 28TH
SE 42ND
SE 11TH


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1.326
0.32
0
3.12
4.73
4.77
1.25
0.145
0 145
1.25
1.25
0.258
1.25
0.162
4.73
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1.25
0
0
1 25
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0 285
0.405
1.25
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0 114
0.344
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1.25
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Residents of Okeechobee
how have another place to shop
for automobile, home, life,
health and commercial insur-
ance.
Krissi O'Cain, who has five
pears experience in the insur-
ance business, has recently
opened an insurance agency,
brooke Insurance, an independ-
ently owned and operated fran-
Ehise of Brooke Franchise Cor-
poration.
"We are excited to offer
Prooke's extensive selection of
insurance options to the resi-
dents of Okeechobee," Ms.
D'Cain said. "Being an inde-
kendent agency allows us to be
part of our local community
while Brooke's national strength
gives us access to some of the
op insurance company markets
in the country."
L In 2006, Brooke Franchise
Corporation was named the top
franchisor in its category by
O'Entrepreneur" magazine and as
.the 22nd largest insurance bro-
i er in the United States accord-
ng to "Business Insurance"
magazine.
Brooke Insurance is located

,KOA honor
Billings, Mont. Kamp-
grounds of America, Inc. (KOA)
recently honored Mary Wilson,
manager, of the Clewiston/Lake
bkeechobee KOA with the Presi-
dent's Award for the camp-
ground's outstanding customer
service and campground facility.
The Kampgrounds of Ameri-
ca President's Award recognizes
campgrounds that receive
*exceptional scores on their qual-
Ity assurance facilities review
,tnd for being a positive part of
the KOA system. As part of this
ward, winners will receive spe-
vial signs, flags, and nametags
Ior their campground and staff to
lenote their status as a KOA
President Award winner.
The winning campgrounds
also increased the system-wide
benchmark for overall satisfac-
tion on their annual camper sat-
isfaction surveys received from
heir own camping guests. The
Purvey showed an industry lead-
mIng overall 8-point increase, in
tuest satisfaction 2006.
"Our KOA owners, managers
lnd their staffs work hard to-
)rovide a great camping experi-
rnce for all their guests," says
Shane Ott, KOA President and
;00. "We honor the Clewis-
on/Lake Okeechobee KOA with
The President's Award and recog-
nize them for their top-notch
facility and for delivering the best
camping experience possible."
Established in Billings, Mont.
Sn 1962, Kampgrounds of Ameri-
Ia, Inc. is the largest system of
campgroundss in the world. KOA
offers RV, tent, Kamping Kabin,
Lodges and Kottages at camp-
ground locations in the U.S.,
Canada, and Japan. Currently,


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Krissi, O'Cain recently opened Brooke Insurance, a fran-
chise of Brooke Franchise Corporation.


at 607 S.W. Park St. and the
hours are from 8:30 a.m. until
5:30 p.m., Monday through Fri-


day and from 10 am. until 1 p.m.
on Saturday. The telephone
number is 763-0064.


5s Wilson with award


Submitted photo
Mary Wilson, manager of Clewiston/Lake Okeechobee KOA
and Jerry Calica, owner.


KOA has nearly 450 franchised
campgrounds, and 23 company
operated properties that are
open to the public. For more
information, visit Kampgrounds


of America on the Internet at
www.koa.com, the most visited
camping Web site in the world,
or the KOA Pressroom at
www.koapressroom.com.


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At the Movies

The following movies are
now showing at the Brahman
Theatres Ill.
Movie times for Friday, Jan.
12, through Thursday, Jan. 18,
are as follows:
Theatre I -"Pursuit of Happy-
ness" (PG-13) Showtimes: Friday
at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m.
Monday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday at 2,
4:15, 7 and 9 p.m.
Theatre II "Eragon" (PG}
Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9
p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2,
4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at 3
and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9
p.m.
Theatre III "Night at the
Museum"(PG) Showtimes: Fri-
day at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m.
Monday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday at 2,
4:15, 7 and 9 p.m.
Tickets are $5.50 for adults;
children 12 and under are $4.50;
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AMERA, on Sat., 12/30 at
tlry.(863)634-6949


IAMCORDER, on 12/18 at Up
She Grove Elementary School
Sym at basketball game.
(139)825-3540 REWARD!!!
CAT, Female, brown tabby
mix, white chest & paws, de-
clawed, has microchip, vic.
6f SW sec. of 7th Ave, 15th
St. (863)467-2086 or
(863)447-1361 REWARD!!!
AT- Female, White w/brown
spots. Vic. of R Bar Estates.
Around Christmas. Please
call (863)610-1750
IIHIHUAHUA, Male lost in vic.
,f McDonald's on Hwy. 70.
Dearly missed. Reward! PIs.
call 863-261-7053/261-4484
IOBERMAN'S- 2, Male & fe-
male Black & tan. 1/6/07.
IVic. Hwy 29 S. LaBelle.
Please call (863)673-3730
?OUR WHEELERS, 2 Honda
ranchers, 4x4, 350's. 1-red/
alec. shift. 1-orange/foot shift.
1500. Reward! 239-250-2205
JACK RUSSELL, male, vicinity
of the Prairies, since
12/27/07. (863)763-6776 or
(863)634-0826
ORCHIDS & LAWN ORNA-
,MENTS, Since 12/24/06, For
.6any information please call
1(863)675-3499.
JING, Diamond wrap, white
,gold, lost on 1/5 or 1/6/07,
1in Okeechobee.
1(863)467-9048


EAGLE (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
Sfor 7 years to nice to throw
out. (863)946-0964
dHINCHILLA- 6 yrs. old, male
with cage & accessories,
needs attention
(863)674-1823
I OAT, Male, not fixed, has
torns. (863)357-3328 even-
gs.
IABBIT- black and white, with
all supplies, cage, food, toys
etc. (863)697-6083


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MUTT (f): Looks like mini
shepherd, 1 1/2 yrs, good
with kids. Free to good home
only. 863-983-4668
PERSIAN MIXED CAT- White,
Fluffy, 2 yr old male. Front
claws declawed & neutered.
(863)801-1302
RED NOSE PIT- Good family
dog, very nice, to good lov-
ing home only
(863)634-9952
SHELTIE- Male, 8 years old.
Sable & white Merle. Free To
Good Home. (863)801-1302


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

Employment


Employment -
Full-Time 205
Employment -
Medical 210
Employment -
Part-Time 215
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
Statewide Certified Organiza-
tion. Branch location.
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Several Positions Available
Ft. Drum Area
Call Sarah (863)467-6377
Heavy Equipment Operator
Experienced, Pay Negotiable,
Benefits Avail. Fax resume to
(850)926-0220 or Call
(850)926-8118
Manager for established Flea
Market. Must be experienced
in sales and possess excellent
communication skills. Com-
puter literate. Min. 5 years
management experience. Year
round, full time, benefits. Drug
free work environment. Fax
resume and salary require-
ments to 863-763-7874.
NEEDED:
Energetic, self-motivated
person who loves children to
work for busy Childcare
Center. 863-467-5588
Pier II Resort Hiring!!!!
*Night Auditor
*Security Guard
Experience Necessary
Apply Within (863)763-8003
RECEPTIONIST: Law Firm
seeking highly motivated, de-
tail oriented individual w/clear
speaking voice. Ability to an-
, swer busy multi-line phone &
have computer experience.
Organizational skills & profes-
sional attire a must. Fax re-
sume to 772-287-7751; e-mail
beth@flainjurylawyer.com
WELDER'S HELPER
Looking for a welders
helper, with some welding
experience necessary.
(863)763-6376/357-2700
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
yard operations a plus
but not a requirement.
Starting compensation
of $45,000. or more
depending on ability.
Includes health
insurance, 401k and
other benefits.
Please send resume
via fax 772-221-9690
or e-mail
tjohnson()rooftile.com
only.


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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

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
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BATCH PANEL OPERATOR
Needed for the 2nd Shift, High School
Diploma/GED required, Benefits
Available, Inquire and Apply at:
Syfrett Feed Co.
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Water's Edge Dermatology
Fax Resume to 863.467.1919


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Babysitting 405
Child Care Needed 410
Child Care Offered415
Instruction 420
Services Offered 425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435


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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


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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-
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you check with the Better
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numbers may require an
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long distance toll costs. We
will do our best to alert our
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we may not be aware of the
charges. Therefore, if you
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The classified ads


FOR'S LAWN SERVICE
Let us mow your
yard for you.
Dependable & hardworking.
Call (863)763-8014
You'll be glad you did.


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


JOHN'S TOWING
Now has a 50 Ton Landoll
with a 20,000 lb. winch.
Great for moving equipment,
containers & large sheds.
Call 863-763-7976


Merchandise



Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 515
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
Bicycles 530
Books 9 Magazines535
Building Materials540
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550
Children's Items 555
China, Glassware,-Etc. 560
Clothin 565
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Unens & 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




AIR COND- 4 ton, wall mount,
CA/Heat, Ser 11 efficiency -
rating, $550 (863)447-2130
Shop hoave fnrpsti
Tho cl.asi.lned ads


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
PIANO- Upright, antique, very
good condition, $800
(863)946-2700.


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
DISHWASHER: White, used
but in very good condition.
Works very well. Only $251
(863)357-7136
DRYER: GE, Only 1 yr old,
very good condition. Asking
$150. (863)675-3793
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: GE, like new,
free delivery. $95. Call
863-675-8937.
ROPER DRYER- like new con-
dition-, asking ._$18-0
(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


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


BICYCLES, 12 speed Men-
oose 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.


Licensed & Insured
863.763.5650
863.634.7145
1551 N.W. 24th
Drive
Okeechobee
License #765
Sliding Glass Doors(3): 60x79 w/
frame. 36x79 bronze w/ tint, no
frame. 36x79 almond w/ tint, no
frame. $200 for all. 863-983-7625


CARSEAT/STROLLER TRAVEL
SYSTEM- Baby Trend 3
mos. old. Light blue/mint
green. $100.
(863)634-5034
HIGH CHAIR- Blue & White
plaid, reclines for feedings,
used, $30 Firm
(561)248-4487
KIDS ITEMS: Power Wheels
ride-on toy, Aqua Wonders
aquarium, Car seat / stroller
combo. $75. 863-357-7136
LITTLE TYKES TOYS: Pink &
white beauty salon, table &
chairs. Boys work bench
w/tools. $75.863-983-3740


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 in 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



COMPUTER- Flat screen,
DVD, CD burner, Windows
XR $200 (239)245-0527
DELL COMPUTER XP Office,
games, Fast, $149
(863)843-0158
HP COMPUTER, 17" Phillips
monitor & desk. $250
(863)467-8504
INK CARTRIDGES: New, For
Dell, 2 Black #7Y743 & 1 Col-
or #7Y745. Paid $120. Asking
$60 for all. (863)357-1739


BAR CHAIRS (2): Oak, swivel,
24" high. $50 for both.
863-467-8607


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 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
LOVESEAT FRAME- custom
made cypress. 66" W, 40" 0,
$300 (239)340-8503
SOFA & CHAIR: Beige, good
condition. Only $20 for both!
863-763-8518
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
WATERBED FRAME, King size
with king top mattress. $125
LaBelle (863)675-4098
evenings.
WATERBED- Soft sided,
Queen size. Like new! $500
or best offer. (863)634-7864



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
OLD 22 RIFLES (2) & (2)
SHOTGUNS, 1-12 ga w/ever
action & 1-20ga. $700 will
sep (502)931-8101
RUGER 77-22-250 cal, lami-
nated, bull barrel, scope,
case, exc cond., $650 firm
(863)357-5754



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



Heating & Air Unit, outdoor,
Carrier, 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


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


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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
LIFT CHAIR, Electric,
blue/gray, like new $300
(863)357-4422
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
TANNING BOOTH stand up,
by The Tanning Hut, w/28
bulbs, asking $600.
(863)634-9119
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
Organ, Hammond Model 134,
Composer Series, w/bench
& instruction books, $50 free
to church. (863)357-0465
SAXOPHONE, alto, $200.
(863)614-2511
SNARE DRUM, Used, with
stand. $50 (863)675-4098
LaBelle, evenings


ANIMAL CARRIERS: Travel
Type, For live animals. $30
for both, will sep.
(863)697-3299
BOSTON TERRIER PUP-
1 male, ready for god home
st, 1st, 1st sots & 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
KITTEN- Great Christmas Gift
M, orange tabby/white, litter
trained, 1st shot's, will hold
$15. (443)262-2740
YORKIES (2) (863)467-4337



WATER SOFTENER- $450 or
best offer (863)763-2347


LP HEATER- Coleman, elec-
tronic, for camping or out-
doors, Uses bottled gas, new
cond $25 (863)675-2596



SPEAKERS & AMF (2)12" In
box, Bostwick, 2000w amp.
$200 (863)655-3436


ANTENNA: Newl 5 ms 9000 ir, di-
rectional, amplified, indoor/out-
door w/internal rotator. New
$189. $139. (863)763-7989


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


BARBIE BIG WHEELS- (2) and
1 girls riding toy, needs bat-
tery. $55 for all, will separ-
ate. (863)763-3982


BOX BLADES (2), Good condi-
tion. $500 for both or will
separate. (863)763-3253 or
(561)722-6572


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
QH GELDING, Good for kids,
easy keeper. $750
(863)763-3253 leave msg.
or (561)718-1212
SADDLES- 2, TexTan circa
'1945, approx 14.5" trees.
Some extras. $800. Will
separate. (772)416-6627



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


Rentals



Apartments 905
Business Places 910
Commercial
Property 915
Condos/
Townhouse. 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
OAK LAKE APTS., Remodeled
2BR/1BA, screened porch,
$800 me., 1st, last & sec.
No pets. (863)634-3313
OKEECHOBEE: 2br, 2ba, 2
story apt. in Kings Bay, No
pets. $850/mo. + $850.
Sec. Dep. (561)248-5311 or
(863)697-8728
OKEECHOBEE: Large 2br, 2ba,
on Taylor Creek. $950/mo.
1st, last & security deposit.
Call (863)634-6586.
TREASURE ISLAND: 1 BR
Efficiency. 1 year lease. $575
me. + sec. Fumished,includes
utilities. (863)467-5616


OLD HABITS FAMOUS
RESTAURANT & BAR
SPACE FOR RENT
About 3,000 Sq. Ft.
4865 SE 441 Hwy.
Okeechobee
Building still needs to be
renovated by owner.
Available in April 2007.
Restaurant has 10 year
Goodwill. The person who
operates restaurant
will make a fortune.
Call (954)682-5933.
Flexible on rent.

RESTAURANT & BAR SPACE
FOR RENT: 5800 sq. ft. in
Okeechobee County, just
outside of town. Heavy Traffic
Area. Call for more informa-
tion. (561)662-3169



DOWN TOWN OKEECHOBEE:
2 Bdrm., 1'/2 Ba. Annual lease.
No pets. 1st, last & sec. dep.
$750 me. (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
me. + 2 month's Sec. dep.
Call Roland (8663)634-7722


BASSWOOD: 2BR/1BA, CBS,
newly renovated, $850/mo.,
1st, last & sec. dep. required.
(561)818-7380


BASSWOOD, 3 BR, 2 BA,
Garage. $1200. mo.
Immediate Occupancy.
Call Lawrence Associates
1-800-543-2495
c21nancyla@aol.com
BUCKHEAD RIDGE: Six 8th St.
4br/2ba, waterfront, C/A, city
water. $950/mth, 1st & Sec.
863-634-0663
DIXIE RANCH ACRES:
3 BR, 2 BA, Lots of tile! Large
yard. $1100. mo. Immediate
Occupancy. Call Lawrence
Associates 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
IN TOWN- 3BR/2BA, Laundry
rm., porch, no dogs & smkg,
garage, lawn ser. $1300 mo.,
1st, last & sec.(941)504-3954
IN TOWN- Newly Renovated
2BR/2BA, porch, lawn serv.
No dogs or smkg. $850/mo.
1st,last & sec. (941)504-3954
LAKE ACCESS 3BR/2BA
1730 SF, L/R, D/R, F/R.
$950. mo. $1K Dep.
863-634-5236
OKEE. 2br, 1ba, 1 acre, Shed,
CA, Appl. incl. No pets. $800
mo. + 1st, last & sec. dep.
Refs req. (863)447-2130
OKEECHOBEE- 3/2/1 Ever-
lade Estates, tile throughout,
1395/mo, 1st &sec, No pets
561-248-3888/863-599-0156
OKEECHOBEE: 3312 SE 24th
St. 3br/2ba, waterfront, C/A,
city water. $950/mth, 1st &,
Sec. 863-824-0981
Unfurnished, 2/2,
Dock & Boat Ramp
$950 mo. plus 1st & last
(561)644-7274


OCKEECHOBEE- To share
home in Kings Bay, $450
mo. + 1/2 Utilities,
(863)357-2857 Iv msg.
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today's dcasasfeds. Did
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Real Estate


BUCK HEAD RIDGE: CBS, 2br,
2ba, 2 car gar. New carpet,
Tile, Kit. w/2 boat covered slip.
$239,000. (772)597-3259
BUCKHEAD RIDGE- 2+bd,
2ba, waterfront, pool, jacuzzi,
florida room, screen room,
new medal roof, fenced yard
w/sprinkler, Owner motivated,
Price reduced $149,000,
(863)763-1673
Possible Rent to Own
NEW HOME On Your Lot!
3br, 2ba, Garage, Lg. Liv. Rm.,
Maintenance Free Exterior.
$115K. Lawrence Associates
1-800-543-2495
c21nancyla@aol.com
OKEE. NEW 3br, 2ba, CBS
Home. Master Suite; Vaulted
ceilings. Includes lot $159,900
Pre-Construction Pdcing


OPEN HOUSE
BASSWOOD
3818 NW 29th Ave.
New CBS home, 3BR/2BA,
1 car garage, on large lot.
100% financing available
for qualified buyer
(863)467-1615 or
(561)262-7458
PALM CREEK EST: Gated, CBS,
vaulted ceilings, cmr 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


BUCKHEAD RIDGE, Lake ac-
cess, canal lot, with seawall
& boat ramp, beautiful view.
$89,500 (772)349-9738



KENTUCKY- 31 acres, in
Green County, half open, half
wooded, city water & elec
avail., black top frontage,
reat deer & turkey hunting.
70,000. (863)763-7009



LAKESHORE RESORT- LAKE
PLACID, FL., New 2BO 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.lakeshoreresortrentals com



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
Treasure Island, 38th St., 3
units, great income, live rent
free, tenants pay your mort-
gage. (561)346-4692

MobileHofmes



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



OKEE., 3br, 2ba, CBS Family/
Rm. $650. mo. + last &
sec. Ref. include city water.
(561)346-4646 or 346-4692
OKEECHOBEE'S "GARDEN OF
EDEN" on the Rim Canal:
Kibs Fish Camp has 1 & 2
Bdrm. Homes in a tropical
oasis. Monthly, Annual &
Seasonal Rates. Call today!
(772)215-0010
kibsfishcamp.com
RIM CANAL: 1 Bdrm. Mobile
on' the water w/boat dock.
$650 me. + electric. & Sec.
Dep. of $350.(863)467-1530
RIVER ACRES, 2BR/1.5BA,
Single, on Kissimmee River,
$800/mo. + sec. & electric.
Yearly lease. (863)467-5616



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

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
OUSLEY ESTATES, 3BR/2BA
Mobile Home on 1 acre.
Crown Molding, Wood
Flooring, All New Appliances
and Cabinets. Screened Patio.
Beautiful Neighborhood.
A Must See!! $150,000
Call (772)519-0417

Recreation I



Boats 3005
Campers/RVs 3010
Jet Skiis 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
5pm


Agriculture

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Christmas Trees 745
Farm Equipment 805
Farm Feed/Product 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


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Okeechobee News, Monday, January 15, 2007


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.

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


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Okeechobee News, Monday, January 15, 2007


EVINRUDE ENGINE- Outboard,
35 HP, god runner, all con-
trols, extra prop, $500 or
best offer (937)215-0307
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/traller. Needs TLC. $2500.
(239)826-5966 Cell
'GAMBLER OUTLAW- '98,
19ft., 150 HRP, Trailer, GPS &
Etc. Excellent Condition,
$10,000 (863)357-8702
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-
ber lass, 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
PROP- Stainless, like new,
13%' by 17 pitch, 13 spline
for evinrude, $250
(937)215-0307
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 trlr & 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-
glass, 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, 29',
8'x24' FL room in Grandma's
Grove RV Park, 55+ comm.
$5,900. (863)674-0360
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
Frig., 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


CARDINAL- '99, 3 slide outs,
33' long, Fully skirted. Exc.
cond. Many add ons.
$19,500. (423)612-0734
MONTANA '01, 28 ft., 3 slides,
all new 16" tires in 4/06,
w/many accessories. Call for
details. (863)946-2242
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. Conan 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


YAMAHA 750 Special 1979,
Dry Shaft, Runs great. $600
Lost title. (863)467-2609 af-
ter 3pm


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saves you money by
providing itfonmotion
about best buys.

No wonder newspaper
readers earn morel


BUGGY- 6' high deck, 3 dog
cages, 10 spd man/stand
trans, 50" tires, $2500
(863)509-3539/227-0175
FORD EXPLORER 1992: Re-
built engine, all new parts,
12K mi, runs great! $2450.
863-983-7625
GO CART, Large, runs & looks
good. New $1:200, 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



Automobile 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Care 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Thruka 4040
Parts. Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
laictor Trailaer 406Q
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans 4070



BUICK LASABRE- '94, One
Owner, 59 K, good cond.,
Burgendy $3500
(863)675-2551
CADILLAC DEVILLE '90, Runs,
needs radiator & battery.
$800 or best offer.
(863)763-4333
CHRYLSER SEBRING, '01, Ex-
cellent condition with low ml.
First $6000. Takes
(863)675-0215
CHRYSLER EAGLE- '93, Ap-
prox. 50K ml. Good condi-
tion. Runs well. $1100.
(863)675-4976
EAGLE TALON 2 dr Coupe, 4
cyl, Green & black, CD
player. 19" custom wheels.
$2500. (863)763-3551
FIREBIRD '87, T-tops, runs,
needs paint, body in good
shape. $1100
(863)946-1138
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 TJ'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-
line, runs but needs work,
300 (863)635-3025 Iv
msg.
LINCOLN TOWN CAR '88, Sig-
nature Series, nice white leath-
er interior, good body, new
exhaust. $500 (863)357-2658
PONTIAC SE, '88, full power,
a/c, orig, owner, $1800 or
best offer. (863)697-8507
SATURN, '96, New battery &
engine, 5-spd., excellent on
gas, nice car, $2000. Must
Sell (863)697-3300



DODGE RAM CHARGER- '86,
V-8, 359, 4x4, Very good
condition $2500..
(863)634-5421
GMC DUALLY 4X4, '94- Crew
cab, 6.5 diesel turbo, runs,
$2000 (863)509-3539 or
(863)227-0175
JEEP C.J7- 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
(63)5-j3499


CAR MOTOR- Ford, 302 High
output. Used. $600.
(863)983-2002
CHILTON REPAIR MANU-
ALS3): 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
MOTOR: DODGE 318, 1984
w/Headers & Transmission.
Came out of a '74 Road Run-
ner. $350 (863)763-6524
PICKUP FIBERGLASS LID, Fits
Chevy S10, 6 Ft. $500 or
best offer. (561)848-4022
RIMS & TIRES- with spinners
(4), 20", fits 6 lug chevy,
less than 2k on tires. $2000
(863)634-7210
RIMS- (4) Memphis PR 12's in
custom ported box, $500 or
.best offer, (863)634-6476
TIRES & RIMS-20 Virno, 5
lug, 3312 50120 Nitto Mud
Grapplers' $900 or best offer
(863)673-2857
TIRES (4): NTB, brand new,
excellent condition. $300.
863-467-3051.
TOOL BOX, Aluminum, Dia-
mond Plate, Fender Well, 2
Drawers. Never used. Still in
box. $300. (863)763-2129
TRANSFER CASE- for Chevy
350 engine, w/auto transmis-
slon, excellent cond., $300
863 357-2658 after 5pm_


CAMPER TOP- ARE Fiber-
glass, Fits 99-current Chevy
Sllverdo 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
DODGE 2500 QUAD CAB '03,
Long bed, SLT, loaded, c/c,
am/fm/cd, running boards, tow
pkg, Diesel, (863)946-2242
FORD P350 DUALLY '90, 460
engine, Gas, runs good.
$1500. See at 6420 Hwy. 98
N. Okee 863-697-2434


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNT FLORIDA.
CASE NO.: 20-CA-360
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.,
Plaintiff
VS.
MARGARET A. SMITH NKNA MARGARET ANN SMITH I/IA MARGARET SMITH;
WILUE SMITH; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT II1 UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA ON BEHALF OF SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP-
MENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; OKEECHOBEE COUNTY A POLITICAL
SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA BY ITS BOARD OF COUNTt COMMIS-
SIONERS THROUGH ITS STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP (SHIP)
HOUSING REHABILITATION AND PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; G&H
PARKER CONSTRUCTION INC.; HPS CONSTRUCTION; FORD MOTOR CREDIT
COMPANY, A CORPORATION, and any unknown heirs, devises, grantees, credi-
tors, and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by, through and
under any of the above-named Defendants.
Defendants
Nolet OFACTIO
TO: HPS CONSTRUCTION
RO.BOX3054,OKEECHOBEE, FLI34973
LASTKNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN
And any unknown heirs, delsetes,grantees, creditors and other unknown persons
or unknown spouses claiming b, thronuh and under the soabe-named Defen-
Sdant(s), if deceasedeorwhose last noW addresses reinnruon.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage oierhing the fol-
lowing resaland personalproporty described as follows, to-wit
Lot 16 and the West 1/2 of Lot 17, Black 62, OKEECHOBEE PARK, accord to
thB PI.i iviier4 r, cided in PNa Boo 1, Page 28, Public Records of Okeechobee
Country Rna.i
has been filed against tou and ou are rtqured to ert a coU of tut written de-
fensees, If an to it on Frank Albert Ruder, Butler & Hoch, A.:3185 South Con-
way Road, Suite E, Odando, Floridda 32812 and efiethe orid na l Withthe Clerk of
the above-styled Court on or before 30 days from the first publicaton, otherwise a
Judgment may be entered gelanstyou for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand andseal of said Court on the 28th day of Dec., 2006.
In accordance With the Americand with Ditabilitlei Act, persons With disabilities
needi a Special accomrnmodationto paticipate In this procedln houldcontact
Court Administrator Office, ADA Coordintfior. (07-468-1472), not later thn seit-
en () dais prior to proceeding, 304 N.W. 2nd Strn, Room 101, Okeechobee,
Florida 33472. It hearing lmpalred, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or Voice (V)
1-800-955-8770, viaFlorida Relay Sentlice. .
Shk Robertson
CLERKOFTHE CIUIT COURT
By:./s/ArfeneNealis
DeputyClerk
1852740N1/8,15/07 D. . .
NOTICEOFHEARINQR
OKECHO OU CODE FOR illiNT
SPECIAL .IAISTAnIt
The Okeechobee Cou Special Magistrate ill hold a public meeting on Tuesday,
January 19, 2007 @ 2:00 p.m. The pubio meetig will be held at the Okeechobee
County Commission Chamber, located at the O beechobee ount)Courthose, 304
NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, Flodda. For more Infoeaneite, contact Amanda Sewell
at the Planning and Dielopment Department, 499 N.W. 5th Street, Okeechobee,
Florida 34972,1863) 763-548.
All Interested parties hl hat hae the opportunity to be heard at this public meeting.
Any person deciding to appeal dny decisionbythe ULicensin Board with respect to
any matter considered at ttis meet wil need to ensure that a ferbatim record of
th1 proceedings Is made aind that the'ecnrd Includes the tesitno and eIdence
upon which the apart will be bated. Planning and Deieopment tapes are for tMe
sole purpose of p or offl refialcords ofthe DpartmenLt
Amanda Sewell, Seretary tothe
Code Enfocement SpecMatie .
186776 ON 1t14,15/07 _,^. .. .- ,



FORD F250- '94, 4x4, Runs
good. $2000. or best offer. TOTOTA- '94, Good condition..
863-253-2477 $2500. (863)835-3476


Community Events


Club cancels January horse show
The Big Lake Trailriders' January horse show has been cancelled.
The series will be a nine-month series this year due to the outbreak
of Rhinopneumonitis. The first show date is Feb. 17. The exhibition
starts at 2 p.m. and the saddle series at 4 p.m. Information can be
found at www.Biglaketrailriders.com.
Art festival slated for Feb. 24-25
The Top of the Lake Art Fest will be held Feb. 24 and 25 in Flagler
Parks #3 and 4, and will be Okeechobee's first juried art show. For
'information, contact Okeechobee Main Street at (863) 357-MAIN.
Main Street plans annual barbecue
Okeechobee Main Street will host its fifth annual barbecue March
'2 and 3. Those wanting to take part in the event should call (63) 357-
;MAIN.
Give-away benefits March of Dimes
Tickets are available at Riverside National Bank, 1506 S. Parrott
Ave., for a 2006 90 CC Adley four-wheeler. Tickets are $10 each and
the proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes. The drawing will be
held on April 2.
SContests planned for county fair
The Okeechobee County Fair Association is seeking contest par-
ticipants in our inaugural fair to be held March 9-18, 2007. The con-
tests consist of quilting, sewing, painting, drawing, photography
and woodworking. There will also be food competitions such as
home baking and canned goods; and a vegetable competition fea-
turing categories such as garden vegetable, fruit and vegetable and
largest vegetable. Entry forms and rules are available at the Okee-
chobee County Extension Office, 458 U.S. 98 North. For information,
contact Linda Syfrett at (863) 763-6232 or Dianne Spann at (863)
634-3327.
Bike rally benefits local charities
Splinter Productions will present an Okeechobee Memorial
Day Bike Rally on Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, at Okee-
chobee Agri-Civic Center, 4200 S.R. 70 E. Gates open both days
from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Events include live music, food, drawings,
,bike show, contests, vendors, poker runs and motorcycle events.
Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are $10 per person on Sat-,
urday and Sunday. A full weekend pass is $15 per person. A per-
centage of the proceeds will support Big Lake Missions, the Preg-
nancy Resource Center and More 2 Life Ministries. Vendors,
bands, sponsors, parking attendants, cleaning crews and security
personnel are currently being sought. For information call (863)-
634-8980 or (863) 634-4151; log onto www.splintpro.com; or by
mail at Splinter Productions, P.O. Box 623, Okeechobee, FL
34973.
Healthy Start group seeks donations
The Healthy Start Coalition is accepting donations of baby items
such as furniture, shoes, clothing, maternity clothes, strollers and
other items for infants and toddlers. Proceeds from the sale of
donated items will be used to benefit infants and pregnant women
in the community. For information, call (863) 462-5877.
Artists wanted for mural project
Okeechobee Main Street's Mural and Visual Arts committee is
seeking an experienced mural artist to paint an outside mural. The
building the mural will be painted on is the Embarq/Sprint building
located in the heart of the City of Okeechobee at 110 S Parrott Ave.
The expected size of the mural should cover the front of the two-
story by 30-foot building. The theme of the mural will feature the
history of the telephone service in Okeechobee. Two portraits will
be required for this project. The mural committee is accepting
designs and proposals for this mural project. Project is to begin in
the spring of 2007. Please contact Bridgette Waldau at (863) 467-
7300 for information.
Discount cards aid youth activities
Communities in Schools and the Police Athletic League of Okee-
chobee have discount cards available. The cards are $10 and are
good for one year at selected businesses. Cards can be purchased at
CarQuest, 300 N.W. Park St. For information, call (863) 462-5863.
Proceeds will go toward youth activities in our community.
Red Cross offers HIV/AIDS course
The American Red Cross-Okeechobee Branch offers a basic
HIV/AIDs instruction course that complies with Florida employment
requirements for individuals working in various vocations. This is a
self-study course that includes text work and the successful comple-
tion of a multiple choice written test. The cost of the course is $15.
Call the local Red Cross office at (863) 763-2488 for information.


Farmer's Market open each Thursday Blood donors are needed
Okeechobee Main Street's Farmer's Market will be held every Flotida's Blood Centers is looking fot.blood donors in Okee-
Thursday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. in Flagler Park 3. For informa-. chobee. The blood mobile Will be at Rauletson Hospital, 1796 U.S.
tion call (863) 357-MAIN. 441 N., on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. until I
Volunteers needed at skate ark p.m. The mobile unit will be at the Wal-Marlt parking lot, 2101 S. Par-
Volunteers needed at. skate park roll Ave., on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2
Communities in Schools is in need of volunteers to help man the: p.m. The month of August may be skipped. For information, call
skate park during concession hours. Hours are available any day of (863) 382-4499. All blood types are needed. There is no upper age
the week. We will provide training and background screenings. Fdt limit, and most medications and conditions are acceptable. Dia-
information, contact Mike Davis, youth project director, at (863) betes and blood pressure donations can also be accepted. A picture
462-5863. ID is needed for all donors.
Church hosting interaction program Career Centet helps th job search
The First Urfited Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second St., will be The Ofie-Slop Careet Center, 209 S.W. Park St., hasservices avail-
hosting God's Time -' a morning of free organized Christian activi-. able at no charge to help people in Iheir search for the right employ-
ties that includes play, instruction and interaction for parents: and ee or job, For more, visit their web site at www.tcjobs.org; or, call
their pre-school children. The event will be held each Tuesday from (863)462-5350.
9:30 a.m. until noon. Child care will be provided for infants duringg CAi.P lo tfbo sni nd ofa d fd Mineutnbrs,
the class. For information, call (863) 763-4021.
XVNA offers flu accines The Florida Wing of the Civil Air Patrol United States Air Force
VNA offers fluvaccine Auxiliary has formed a CAP unit In Okeechobee. Okeechobee Com-
Flu vaccines are now available at Visiting Nurse Association,,208 posite Squadron 453 currently has 26 members. Senior members
S.E. Park St., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m,. until .noon and and cadets are being recruited for the unit. Youths between the ages
from 1 until 4 p.m. There is no charge with Medicare Part 8; other- of 12 and 18 ate eligible. Senior members are needed to administer
wise, the cost is $30 for the flu vaccine and $45 foi the pneumonia the unit and provide supervision for the cadets. The three main mis-
shot. For information, call Anna or Debbie at (863) 357-2197. sons of the Civil Air Patrol are emergency services, aerospace edu-
Children's ranch plans yard salOes a cation and cadet programs. Senior members and cadets work side
by side to accomplish these missions. If you are interested in
Real Life Children's Ranch, 7777 U.S. 441 S.E., will hold yard sales becoming a cadet or senior member .contact Gene O'Neill at the
on Thursday and Friday, every week from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. For Okeechobee Emergency Operations Center, (863) 763-3212.
information, call (863) 763-4242.
Advocacy group seeking members Martha's House is collecting tsed cell phones to return for
The Florida Local Advocacy Council in this area has openings for money. Martha's House can also have them 9-1-1 activated for par-
membership. The members of the volunteer council protect and ticipants. If you have any used cell phones to donate call (863) 763-
advocate for a better quality of life for Floridians with unique heeds. 2893, or drop them off at their administrative office at 103 N.W. Fifth
Volunteers are appointed by the governor fot a four-year term. Local. St.


meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month in Fort
Pierce. Call Penina Popper at (800) 342-0825 for information; or,
visit www.floridasac.org.
Church offers religious education classes,
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 901 S.W. Sixth St., will be offering
religious education classes for children. Registrations for Catholic
Christian Doctrine (C.C.D.) are now being accepted. Classes for chil-
dren in grades kindergarten through ninth will be held every Suhday
from 11:30 a.m. until 12:35 p.m. For information, call the parish
office at (863) 763-3727.
YMS collecting printer cartridges
Yearling Middle School (YMS). is collecting empty printer and
copy toner cartridges. They are sent in for credits that go toward'
school supplies to be used by all students. To donate empty printer
or toner cartridges, they can be dropped off at.YMS, 925 N.W. 23rd
Lane, or at The Stitchin' Post, 620 S. Patrott Ave. Or call Tfacy at
(863) 462-5056, or Lindaat (863) 467-1484 for free pick up.
Childbirth education classes offered
-The Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition will hold childbirth edt-
cation classes at the Florida Commnunity Health Center, 308 N.W;
Fifth Ave. For information, call the Healthy Start office at (863) 462-
5877.
Parent education classes offered
The Okeechobee County Healthy Start Coalition will be offering
parenting education classes for infants to age 3. All pregnant
women and parents are encouraged to attend. Each participant Will
receive a gift. This adults-only parenting class consists of six, one.
hour classes. You must attend all six classes to get a certificate of
completion. No child care will be available. Call (863) 462-5877 for
registration.
Center offers parenting classes
The Pregnancy Resource Center, 1505 S. Parrott Ave., Suite D,
offers a continuous ten-week free parenting class on Mondays from
7 until 8 p.m. at New Endeavor High School, 575 S.W. 28th St. The
school is located across the street from Osceola Middle School. Por
information, call Al Jaquith at (863) 462-5000, ext. 282, of (863) 763-
0437.
Volunteers needed to plan parade
People are needed from a cross section of the community to be
part of a committee that will plan the Martin Luther King Day
parade. To become a part of the committee or to place an entry of a
float, vehicle, horses, groups, etc. call George Robinson at (863)
610-0973.


My Aunt's House seeking volunteers
My Aunt's House, Inc. a 501 (c) (3) organization is looking for
two to three volunteers to work in our Closet any day, or days, Mon-
day through Friday during the hours of 9 a.tm. until 2 p.m. We are
also looking for a volunteer to become the director and a board
member of The Clothes Closet. The volunteer should communicate
well with the public and should be able to seek support from city
and county officials, business executives and other organizations.
Work days and.houts ate flexible. Call (863) 634-2306 for informa-
tion.
Free pregnancy tests otffired
The Pregnancy Resource Center of Okeechobee, a non-profit
organization, is nbw available to offer free pregnancy testing to girls
and women of all ages. We offer free and confidential pregnancy
tests, peer counseling, referrals for a free ultrasound, parenting
classes and abstinence education. Operating hours are from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Parenting classes are held
at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. We are located at 1505 S. Parrott Ave., across
from the movie theatre. If you would like thboe Information on this
or set an appointment for a free pregnancy test please call (863)
'763-8859. ..
Free adult GED classes offered
SIthdian River Community College will be offering free adult basic
education/OEtD and English as a second language classes at these
locations: Dixon Hendry Center, 2229 N.W. Ninth Ave., English as
second language classes, Monday ahd Wedhesday from 9 a.m. until
noon; adult basic edUcatltoVGtD, Monday through Thursday from 8
a.m. until 8:30 p.rth. and Friday from 8 a.th.. until 4-p.m.; Yearling.
Middle School, 925, N.W. 23 Lane, tiglish as a second language
classes, Moiday -Wedtiesday 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.; Everglades Ele-
mentary, 3725 S.E. Eighth St., Ehgllh as a second language classes,
Tuesday and Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m.
Library hosts eOtmpter classes
The Heartland Library Copefative will. be holding basic and
advanced computer classes at the Okeechobee County Library, 206
S.W. 16th St. Basic computer knowledge and word processing sills
will be demonstrated, as .Well as how to access and navigate the
internet. For the dates ahd ftimles of these classes, contact the Okee-
chobee County Library at (863) 763-3536.
Center offers service to children
The Family Outreach Center at Sacred Heart offers a service to
youth and children by giving free classes in martial arts. The classes
are currently taught four days a week on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, from 6 untll4 p.m. and on Saturday from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.


FORD P150 '04, Super Cab,
5.4 Triton, anti-slip rear.
Towing machine. Loaded,
white, w/alUminum cap, exc.
cond. 27,400 miles.
j1 3)57-7406


CHEVY SUBURBAN 1998:
$2000 or best offer. Call
863-673-4677


DUMP TRAILER, 5x8, Single
axle, all new bed, tires,
ump, hitch, jack & paint.
$1500(863)697-9704
ENCLOSED TRAILER: 2006
Express, 5'Wx8'Lx5'H, Like
new condition. $2000.
941-953-3355 leave msg.
EQUIPMENT TRAILER, 8X14,
2 axle, gooseneck w/ramp.
$1200 (863)697-9704
TRAILER, X16, sp lit gate,
(561)261-1336.


CHEVY VAN 1991: Full size.
$700 or best offer. Call
863-673-4677
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 '06, 28k,
take over payments.
$395/mo. (863)467-6379
TOYOTA PREVIA VAN 1991:
Good running condition.
$1000. If Interested, call
863-467-0644
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