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Briefs
OCSO plans
special operation
. The Traffic Unit of the Okee-
chobee County Sheriff's Office
(OCSO) will be conducting
Operation Move Over Jan. 22
through Jan. 27 throughout
Okeechobee County.
The purpose of the opera-
tion is to provide safety while
officers are conducting traffic
stops and to educate the public
on the Move Over Act.
During the period 1996 to
2000, 1,793 working law
enforcement vehicles were hit
while stopped or parked along
Florida highways. As a result of
these incidents, 419 law
enforcement officers were
injured and five were killed.
This operation will also
include enforcement of aggres-
sive driving habits.
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Plant lovers: New orchid group forming locally


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Drought Index
Current: 648
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Lake levels

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By Dan Culbert
Extension Horticulture Agent
When I began my work as thel
horticultural agent here in Okee-
chobee, I was amazed to find
that there were no local groups
dedicated to the greener pursuits
of life. Rumors persisted that
there once was a Garden Club in
town, but I've not found out
much about this organization,
what they did, or why they are
not around anymore.
It's been one of my goals to
help local plant lovers get
together and enjoy the pleas-
ures of plants. Thanks to a
recent visit by a nurseryman that
has been transplanted from Stu
art, Okeechobee may soon
break this drought and get an
orchid group started.
Our office has agreed to host
the initial meeting of folks inter-
ested in learning all about
orchids this Tuesday night, Jan.
23, at 7 p.m., here in our office.
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with green thumbs will either
love them., or not, based on their
ability to provide the necessary
growing conditions that can
allow them to produce their
enchanting floral displays.
These plants display an
unlimited range of colors and
forms, from the flamboyant
Cattleya that is popular in cor-
sages, to native Butterfly
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mocks. Gardeners may enjoy
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these plants may be purchased at
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basic cultural requirements are
met, any orchid will satisfy the
owner for many years.
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another kind of green, please
note that there is a thriving com-
mercial orchid industry in Flori-
da. Statewide production has
risen steadily, with over 6.5 mil-
lion plants being sold in 2004.
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to Grow
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decisions facing new orchid
fanciers is which of the thou-
sands of commercially avail-
able species and hybrids
should they grow. To answer
this question several factors
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Do you have a hobby green-
house? and (4) Do you have a
suitable growing area?
Species and hybrids of six
orchid types are widely recom-
mended to homeowners because
of their adaptability, ease of grow-
ing, and beautiful flowers: Cattleya,
Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, Oncid-
ium, Vanda and Epidendrum.
These are the most common and
can be grown successfully in Flori-
da, but they represent only a minor-
ity of orchid genera available.

Basic Orchid
Growing Tips
Florida gardeners have a num-
ber of choices on how their
orchids should be grown. Tradi-


tionally, plants were grown in
osmunda fiber in clay pots. Other
media such as chopped tree fern
fiber, certain bark materials,
porous volcanic stone, peat, char-
coal and combinations of these
materials are now used. Plastic
pots and other containers have
replaced clay in many cases.
Repotting is perhaps the least
enjoyed chore in the orchid
hobby. As a general rule, popular
orchids need to be repotted every
two to three years. Repotting can
be done by transplanting to a larg-
er pot, or by division. Knowing
when and how to repot will be
shown at future meetings of this
orchid group.
Fertilization is a controversial
issue among orchid growers. Many
debate the merits of inorganic and
organic fertilizers and some even
question the need for fertilizer.
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How often should orchids be
watered? This is a common ques-
tion to which there is no one set
answer. As a general rule, orchids
in small pots dry more rapidly and
require watering more frequently.
Plants grown in porous clay pots
should receive water more often
than those grown in plastic pots.
When watering, saturate each pot
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medium becomes dry.
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shade for optimum growth and
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There's lots to learn and much
more to share with this fascinating
group of plants. I hope to see you
Tuesday night here at our office to
help explore the wide world of
orchids.
I've placed more information
on our Okeechobee web page,
http://okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu. If
you need additional information on
orchids, please email us at okee-
chobee@ifas.ufl.edu or call us at
(863) 763-6469. Local residents can
stop by our office at 458 U.S. 98
North in Okeechobee, and visit our
Okeechobee County Master Gar-
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Art league plans show, sale
SEBRING Lake Placid Art League's 20th annual arts and crafts
show and sale will be Saturday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. until 4p.m.
The show will be held at the Sebring Agri-Civic Center at U.S. 27 and
George Blvd.
For space and information, call Bill Snyder at (863) 699-2665.

Hospital hosting dinner, program
OKEECHOBEE The January Dine withthe Doctor presentation
at Raulerson Hospital, 1796 U.S. 441 N., will be on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. at a cost of $5. The subject of vari-
cose vein laser treatment presented by Dr. Luis Rosas will follow at 5:30
p.m.
The presentation is free.
For reservations, call Bill Casian at (863) 824-2702.

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 Man-
agement wild horse adoption sale; Feb. 16 & 17 Tour of Champions
Florida Barrel Racing Series; March 9-18 Okeechobee 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.

Public meeting on Basin use planned
OKEECHOBEE A public meeting dealing with recreational activi-
ties in the Kissimmee River Basin will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, at the
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) service center in
Okeechobee from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The service center is located on the second floor of the Bank of
America building, 205 N. Parrott Ave.
The purpose of the meeting is to allow SFWMD to meet with mem-
bers of the community who are interested in using the restored Kissim-
mee River Valley region for public use and recreation.
For information, contact Kelli Stickrath at (863) 447-1998.

Fair tickets on sale now
OKEECHOBEE Advance tickets for the Okeechobee County Fair
are now on sale at the Okeechobee County Fair website for $4.
This offer is good until March 7, after that the ticket will cost $5 per
day.
Midnight Madness tickets will be on sale for $20 at the gate during
the fair. Midnight Madness tickets will be available on March 9, 10, 16
and 17. This provides the purchaser the ability to ride from 10 p.m.
until closing on each of the days previously noted for one price.
In addition, tickets are also on sale for the Bellamy Brothers concert.
The price is $20 and includes admission to the fair on the day of the
concert.
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Many students at the Okeechobee Freshman Campus (OFC) were surprised with a dance
and refreshments on Jan. 12. Some of the students attending the festivities were: (left to
right) Sache Sapp, Katarina Suarez, Ria Thomas, Jackeline Hernandez and Ximena Sanchez.


Many students at the Okee-
chobee Freshman Campus were
surprised Friday, Jan. 12 when they
were excused from their fifth
and sixth period r t
classes to attend O r1 91
a special mystery '
event. Students MayVCtck
were escorted to
the campus auditorium where they
found a disc jockey, decorations,
lights and food ready for them.
Disc jockey Brian Kendall from
Yearling Middle School got the stu-
dents onto the dance floor to do the
Cha-Cha Slide, while taking
requests to keep the party going.
Non-dancers were allowed to
just hang-out and watch the action
in the auditorium, or go to the cafe-
teria for food and movies.
This event was held as a reward
for good behavior as part of the


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local FYN program


Okeechobee News/Victoria Hannon
Brahman Band
The Okeechobee High School marching band prepares to
play in the Winter Sports Pep Rally held on Jan. 16.


Angela Sachson has been
appointed by the University of Flori-
da to conduct the Florida Yards &
Neighborhoods (FYN) program in
the Okeechobee region. She will be
helping Extension offices in Okee-
chobee, Highlands and Glades
counties.
The Okeechobee region faces a
growing number of problems
regarding lake and ground water
quality. The FYN program will pro-
vide information to teach people
about the importance of natural
resource protection through
responsible landscaping.
FYN programs are available to
homeowners, garden center per-


sonnel and landscape profession-
als. Individuals, business and gov-
ernment agencies can participate
in the "Florida Friendly" yard desig-
nation program.
Ms. Sachson looks forward to
addressing interested groups
such as homeowners associa-
tions, neighborhood associa-
tions, service organizations and
clubs. For further information
she can be reached by calling
the Okeechobee County Exten-
sion Service office. Phone:
(863)763-6469 or email: asach-
son@ufl.edu. The Okeechobee
Extension location is 458 U.S. 98
in Okeechobee.


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OFC's recently implemented Posi-
tive Behavior Support Program.
This program encourages teachers
and other staff members to record
marks in a student's agenda book
any time he or she is observed
modeling the traits and behaviors
expected of an OFC student.
Students were invited to attend
the event if they received 30 positive
marks in the first semester, or if they
received limited marks for rule vio-
lations. Over 175 students were eli-
gible to attend.
Teacher Tonya Hargraves and
guidance counselor Tracy Sills


head up the Positive Behavior
Support Team and organized the
event with the help of many staff
members including Pam Hud-
son, Laurie Pharr, Melodie Smith
and Krista Ellis.
Students were encouraged to
have fun, relax and enjoy them-
selves. They displayed maturity and
responsibility throughout the event.
The mystery event was
deemed a success by students
and organizers.
"It was lots of fun. I really liked
it," stated Gladys Castaneda, a stu-
dent at OFC.


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Community Events

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.
Red Cross offers CPR class
The American Red Cross-Okeechobee Branch will be holding 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.

Baptist church hosting gospel sing
Johnson Family Ministries of Peterborough, Ontario, will present a
gospel sing at Victory Baptist Church, 500 S.W. Ninth St., on Thursday,
Jan. 25, at 7 p.m.
Early learning panel to meet
Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee
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 Okeechobee
Counties, Inc. will have a coalition board meeting Thursday, Jan. 25,
at 1:30 p.m. at 10 S.E. Parkway, Suite 400, in Stuart.
Library will host book discussion
The Friends of the Okeechobee Library Book Club will meet
Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. in the board room of the Okeechobee
County Public Library, 206 S.W. 16th St., to discuss "Snow Flower and
the Secret Fan," a novel by Lisa See. At the beginning of the meeting
titles will be chosen for discussion in the next six months. Anyone
who likes to read and discuss books is invited. For information, call
Jan at (863) 357-9980.

Church hosting white elephant sale
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 901 S.W. Sixth St., will host a white
elephant sale will take place at the church pavilioffon Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, Jan. 26, 27 and 28, starting 8 a.m.

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.

Apple Family to be in concert
His House Fellowship Church of the Nazarene ,425 S.W 28th St.,
will present The Apple Family in concert on Sunday, Jan. 28. Service
times are pre-service praise at 10:20 a.m., with the service/concert at
10:30a.m.
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 am., 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 fol-
lowed 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 8p.m. For
information, call (863) 763-2488.

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



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Why have we
been lied to?
In the past several months, the
community of Okeechobee has
learned that the ACLU has filed a
lawsuit against the Okeechobee
County School Board because the
school board has taken the posi-
tion of denying the formation of a
Gay-Straight Alliance Club (GSA)
at Okeechobee High School
(OHS).
This position is based upon
school board policy 4.30 2.i.
which states: "A student club or
organization shall not conduct
any activity or act which violates
Florida statutes. Florida statute
1003.46 (2) (a) states as follows:
"...a school shall: (a) teach absti-
nence from sexual activity outside
of marriage as the expected stan-
dard for all school-age students
while teaching the benefits of
monogamous heterosexual mar-
riage."
The school board therefore
promotes abstinence only for our
students and neither promotes
nor condones sexual behavior of
any nature. The school board
approved a contract with Gibbs
Law Firm from St. Petersburg to
represent them in this lawsuit.
Now, as a minister, I could very
easily give you a Biblical under--
standing about what the Bible
says about homosexuality and
also show you that the Scriptures,
in every area where homosexuali-
ty is mentioned, has not one
favorable response to the lifestyle
or behavior that is involved in this
chosen way consciously or
subconsciously to live one's
life, but most all of us already
knows this.
Yes, homosexuality is a
"detestable" sin in the eyes of
God. Those who try to find for-
giveness without repentance of
this sin are only fooling them-
selves and definitely not fooling
God.
A Biblical case is very easy to
make, but unlearned Christians,
lukewarm Christians or non-
Christians may have a very hard
time in seeing what the big deal is
with all of this. I believe that even


a non-Christian can reason with
understanding why having a GSA
meeting at the high school cam-
pus is not a good idea.
There are three main reasons
why it makes good sense to not
allow the GSA to hold meetings or
be recognized on school grounds.
Like all positions that people take,
not everyone will agree with 100
percent certainty but everyone
can understand the reasons why
with 100 percent certainty
whether they agree with them or
not.
There are three reasons that
we can understand why having
GSA meeting on school grounds
should not be allowed: (1) the
school is an abstinence district;
(2) sexual orientation should be
addressed at home or with a
' licensed counselor; (3) and, there
are very questionable motives on
behalf of the ACLU, the media and
the GSA members.
The first and foremost reason-
ing comes from Florida statute
1003.46. Dr. Patricia Cooper,
superintendent of schools,
enforces this Florida statute by
saying, "We are an abstinence-
only district and we do not con-
done or promote any type of sex-
ual activity." Isn't this a great
policy for a school to have? So
why abandon an abstinence only
policy that doesn't promote sexu-
ality. The words, "gay and
straight" in the Gay-Straight
Alliance alone are promoting sex-
uality because it is promoting
awareness of homosexuals and
heterosexuals. This club would
be founded because of students'
sexuality. This alone is in violation
of Florida statute 1003.46, which
means the ACLU is suing the
wrong school board they
should be suing the Florida State
School Board.
Secondly, even though there
are many clubs that meet at the
high school, not one of them is
sexually oriented by description
or agenda and I don't believe a
good parent would want them to
be. If you had a child who was
confused about their sexual ori-
entation would you want them to
go to Yasmin Gonzalez or any


Upcoming Events

Monday
A.A. meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the United Methodist
Church, 200 N.W. Second St. This will be an open meeting.
Foster Parent Orientation will be hosted by the Hibiscus Children's
Center on the last Monday of every month from 6 until 7 p.m. The orienta-
tion is for those interested in fostering or adopting in Okeechobee County.
This meeting requires no RSVP and is a question/answer forum. It will be
at the IRCC Okeechobee Campus, 2229 N.W. Ninth Ave. For Information,
call the Foster Care Program at 1-(800) 403-9311.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. for open discussion at Buck-
head Ridge Christian Church, 3 Linda Road. For information call (863)
634-4780.
Okeechobee Senior Singers meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Okeechobee
Presbyterian Church, 312 North Parrott Ave. Everyone who enjoys singing
is Invited. For information or to schedule an appearance for your organiza-
tion or group, contact Marge Skinner at (863) 532-0449.
Tuesday
Rotary Club of Okeechobee meets each Tuesday at noon at Golden
Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. The meetings are open to the pub-
lic. 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.
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.
Family History Center meets from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 S.W. Sixth St. Anyone interested
in finding who your ancestors are is welcome to attend. There is Census,
IGI (International Genealogical Index), Social Security Death Index and
military information available. For information, call Robert Massey at (863)
763-6510.
Widows and Widowers support group meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Clock
Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Ave., for breakfast. For information, call (863)
357-0297.
Gospel Sing every Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invited
to participate with vocal and/or instrumental music. For information, con-
tact 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.
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.
Community Country Gospel will meet at 7 p.m. at the church next to
Douglas Clinic on North Park St. Any individual or group that enjoys old
time gospel music is invited to participate. For information, contact Dr.
Edward Douglas at (863) 763-4320.
A.A. meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. This will be an open meeting.
Women of Tomorrow ABWA Women of Tomorrow chapter meets from
noon until 1 p.m. at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. For
information call Marilyn Rinear at (863) 697-1807.
Wednesday
Martha's House support groups meet each Wednesday. Spanish
groups meet from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Okeechobee Christian Church,
3055 S.E. 18th Terrace. Ana Romero Is the group facilitator. Another group
meets in the Okeechobee County Health Department, 1798 N.W. Ninth
Ave., from 5 until 6 p.m. with Irene Luck as the group facilitator. There Is
another meeting from 6 until 7 p.m. with Shirlean Graham as the facilitator.
For information, call (863) 763-2893.}
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 701
S.W. Sixth St. It will be a closed discussion.
Thursday
Tantle Quilters meets every Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the
Historical Society Museum on U.S. 98 N. For Information call Margaret at
(863) 467-8020, or Belinda at (863) 357-0166.
A.A. Closed big book meeting from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 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 Security Death Index and
military information available. For information, call Robert Massey at (863)
763-6510.
Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee will meet from noon until 1 p.m. at Vil-
lage Square Restaurant, 301 W. South Park St. All Kiwanis and the public
are welcome. For Information, contact Frank Irby at (863) 357-1639.
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.
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.


other member of the GSA, or how
about an unqualified sponsor to
figure out a very serious issue in
one's life? That would be a horri-
ble decision for a parent to make
and not one that would show
good wisdom.
Unfortunately, in an issue like
this, kids will sometimes look to
other kids for answers before let-
ting mom or dad know what is
going on with them. We need to
protect our children against the
ability of making a very bad deci-
sion.
Also, if the GSA becomes a rec-
ognized club it could request an
assembly where all kids would
have to attend and listen to their
speaker. Is this something that
you would possibly want your
children exposed to? Sexual ori-
entation should be addressed at
home by parents or with a
licensed counselor and not with
other kids who may be struggling
with the same issues.
Schools are not the place for
students to figure out about their
sexual orientation. It is a place for
learning.
And lastly, there have been
some very questionable motives
on behalf of the ACLU, the media
and the GSA leaders and mem-
bers. When the story broke, the
ACLU and the media have flooded
the news print media and air
waves with a very one-sided argu-
ment that contained untruths.
They have led people to believe
that anti-gay harassment and dis-
crimination are serious problems
at Okeechobee High School.
Amber Sewell, one of the
club's founders has been quoted
in saying: "Straight kids cannot
turn their backs on the plague of
violence and discrimination
against gay and lesbian students."
This is avery serious charge.
I wanted to know the truth
about this charge, so I asked Dr.
Pat Cooper and OHS principal
Toni Wiersma at a meeting that I
had attended if it was true.
"Is there a plague of violence
towards gay students at the high
school?" They said, "No."
So I asked them: "How many
recorded acts of violence during


this school year do you have that
are gay related?" They agreed and
both said "None."
We have been lied to by the
ACLU, some news print media
and GSA members.
Why? Why, have we been lied
to?
I have also learned that some
of the pictures used by the news
print media and TV media had
nothing to do with our high
school, so why the deception? I
believe it is because sometimes
people want things so badly that
they are willing to lie if they have
to about it. Lies that liars tell are
always a pack of lies.
As Christians we need to resist
wrong doings. Anything that tries
to base itself on lies isn't worth
having.
We don't need the ACLU to
dictate school curriculum or what
the school board's positions
should be on the policy for cam-
pus life. Teaching abstinence on
campus is beneficial and fair for
both homosexual and heterosex-
ual students.
Our schools should be focused
on learning that leads to a future
for all students, and not the
understanding of each student's
sexual orientation, because that is
a serious nature in a child's life
that should be for the parents or a
counselor to help work out and
not some group of kids at our
schools who may be struggling
with the same issues.
Pray for our schools and its
leaders as they think, plan and
make decisions for what is best
for all students. And also pray for
their strength and courage to
stand up for an abstinence-only
campus life where learning for all
students is a priority and fair for
all.
And, let us not forget those
who struggle with their sexual ori-
entation. Pray that they will find
the guidance and wisdom from
their parents or a licensed coun-
selor to help them makes sense of
their feelings and desires with
God's help, they can.
Reverend Jim Dawson
Assistant Pastor,
First United Methodist Church


Community Events

Church hosting revival services
Haven of Rest Church on S.W. Third i'errace in Cedar Plaza
will be in revival Jan. 22-25 with Brother Jerry Contrell from West
Virginia. Service times will be Sunday School 10 a.m.; worship at
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday through Thursday Jan. 22-25 at 7
p.m. For information, call (863) 357-3053.
OHS yearbook goes on sale
The Okeechobee High School Brahman Yearbook will be on
sale Jan. 22-26 during both lunches in the cafeteria. The cost of
the yearbook is $40. This will be the final sale before the books
arrive in May. Students who purchase a book now will ensure
they receive a copy of the yearbook, and the student will be able
to attend the Yearbook Jam in May. Please make checks payable
to OHS.
Methodist church hosting evangelist
The First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St., will
welcome Reverend Terry R. Duckworth for revival services on
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.

ABWA meeting slated for Jan. 25
The American Business Women's Association (ABWA)
Women of Tomorrow Chapter's Jan. 25 program will be present-
ed 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 invited, 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.
Presentation on orchids planned
The Okeechobee County Extension Service, 458 U.S. 98 N.,
will present Harry Hoffner, past president of the Martin Orchid
Society and now a commercial grower, in Okeechobee on Tues-
day, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. Learn which orchids are suited to the Okee-
chobee climate and get acquainted with other orchid enthusiasts.
For information, call Angela Sachson at (863) 763-6469.
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
Ian 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 com-
posers who are known for their contributions to the musical the-
ater. 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 Gersh-
win; 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's 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.


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

Lady Brahmans
basketball
(JV times are first followed by
varsity times)
Jan. 22: at Lake Placid 5:30/7
p.m.


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

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


Tourney benefits
OHS tennis teams
Costopoulos and Helton, P.A.
will host their fifth annual adult ten-
nis fundraiser to raise funds for the
Okeechobee High School tennis
teams on Saturday, Jan. 27, and
Sunday, Jan. 28, at the Okeechobee
County Sports Complex tennis
courts, 580 N.W. 27th Lane.
The event is open to any adult
and consists of A and B levels in
men's and women's doubles and
mixed doubles.
Entry fees are $30 for each dou-
bles entry.
All entrants will receive an
event T-shirt, along with a chicken
dinner with sides and a drink on
the first day of the event. Dinner
tickets can also be purchased
from members of the O.H.S. ten-
nis team for $7 each.
For an entry form or informa-
tion, call Costopoulos & Helton,
PA. at (863) 763-1120; Dave Ellis at
(863) 763-4518; or, Daryl Roehm at
(863) 467-6011 or (863) 462-5235.
If there is no answer, leave a
message and your call will be
returned.

Taylor Creek
Bass Club to meet
Taylor Creek Bass Club will hold
its monthly meeting on Feb. 8 at the
Buckhead Ridge VFW Post 9528
beginning at 7 p.m. The club holds
its meetings on the second Thurs-
day of each month with bass tour-
naments being held the following
weekend. New member boaters
and non-boaters are welcome. For
information contact Dave Stout at
(863) 467-2255.


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Donations needed
for Hospice yard sale
Hospice of Okeechobee is
seeking donations for their next
yard sale. Hospice welcomes all
clean useable items and is cur-
rently seeking such items as baby
clothes, furniture, small appli-
ances, tools, as well as golf and
fishing equipment. Call Hospice
at (863) 467-2321 for pick-up, or
deliver items to 411 S.E. Fourth
St.
Public recycling
drop-off bins open
Public recycling drop-off bins
are located at the Okeechobee
County Vehicle Maintenance
Facility, 306 N.W Ninth Ave., and
the Okeechobee Landfill, 10800
N.E. 128th Ave. The vehicle
maintenance facility is open
from 8 a.m. until noon and from
1 p.m. until 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday. It is closed on
weekends and holidays. Only
recyclable materials such as
newspaper, aluminum and metal
cans, corrugated cardboard,
glass jars and bottles and plastics
#1 through #3 are accepted at
the public facilities. Items not
accepted include: plastic shop-
ping bags; commercial business
items; tires; appliances; electron-
ic devices; yard trash; household
trash; oil, gas, paint or household
hazardous waste; and, batteries.
For more information: contact
Russell Rowland, county solid
waste manager, at (863) 763-
1811, or Waste Management of
Okeechobee at (863) 357-0111,
or (863) 763-4818.
Volunteers for
elderly are needed
The Long-Term Care
Ombudsman Council is seeking
volunteers to serve as advocates
for residents of nursing homes
and assisted living facilities. Vol-
unteers are specially trained and
certified to investigate and
resolve resident complaints and
to carry out assessment of facili-
ties. Licensed social workers,
pharmacists, elder law attorneys,
physicians, nurses and others
with a sincere interest in the eld-
erly are urged to apply. For infor-
mation call (772) 595-1385.
Club has
quilts for sale
The Tantie Quilters now have
baby and regular size quilts for
sale. For information, call Mar-
garet at (863) 467-8020, or Belin-
da at (863) 357-0166.


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New Endeavor High School
has nominated fourth grade
teacher Joy Prescott for
Okeechobee County Teacher
of the Year. Mrs. Prescott
earned a bachelor of arts in
elementary education from
Florida Atlantic University.
Her entire six-year teaching
career has been in Okee-
chobee schools. The teacher
of the year will be named at
the Feb. 13 school board
meeting.


Madilynn Emmick; ESE
teacher, has been nominated
for Okeechobee County
Teacher of the Year. Mrs.
Emmick, who has been in
her present position for five
years, has a master of arts
degree in communications
disorders from the Universi-
ty of Central Florida. The
teacher of the year will be
named at the Feb. 13 school
board meeting.


Yearling Middle School sev-
enth grade science teacher
Cynthia Letcher has been
nominated for Okeechobee
County Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Letcher, who has been
teaching in Okeechobee
schools for 10 years, is a
graduate of Towson State
University, Towson, Md. The
teacher of the year will be
named at the Feb. 13 school
board meeting.


North Elementary School
has nominated physical edu-
cation teacher Pamela
Matthews for Okeechobee
County Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Matthews has a bache-
lor of science in K-6 physical
education from Florida
Southern College. She has
been at North for eight years.
The teacher of the year will
be named at the Feb. 13
school board meeting.


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Teacher of the Year at the
Okeechobee Freshman Cam-
pus. This qualifies her to
compete for Okeechobee
County Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Quam teaches English
and intensive reading. She
earned a bachelor of arts
with honors in English from
Florida Atlantic University.
Her entire 15 years of teach-
ing has been in Okeechobee
schools. The teacher of the
year will be named at the Feb.
13 school board meeting.


Patricia Fusco is South Ele-
mentary School's nominee
for Okeechobee County
Teacher of the Year. She cur-
rently teaches third grade
and all of her eight years of
teaching experience has
been spent in Okeechobee
County schools. Mrs. Fusco
holds a bachelor of science
in health education from the
University of Florida and
teaching certification in ele-
mentary education from
Florida Atlantic University.
The teacher of the year will
be announced at the Feb. 13
school board meeting.


David Wibbels, media educa-
tion teacher at Everglades
Elementary School, is his
schools' nominee for Okee-
chobee County Teacher of the
Year. Mr. Wibbels' entire 36-
year career has been spent
with Okeechobee County
schools. He holds a bachelor
of elementary education and
media specialist degrees
from the University of South
Florida. The teacher of the
year will be named at the Feb.
13 school board meeting.


Osceola Middle School nom-
inated seventh grade science
teacher Renea Finney for
Okeechobee County Teacher
of the Year. Mrs. Finney
earned a bachelor of science
in education from Mankato
State University, Mankato,
Minn. She has been teaching
in the Okeechobee school
system for 16 years. The
teacher of the year will be
named at the Feb. 13 school
board meeting.


Seminole Elementary
School has named second
grade teacher LaDonna
Perry as the SES Teacher of
the Year. This automatically
nominates her for the Okee-
chobee County Teacher of
the Year to be named at the
Feb. 13 school board meet-
ing. Mrs. Perry has been at
Seminole for three years.
She has a bachelor of arts
degree in education from
Florida Atlantic University.


Central Elementary School
has named fifth grade
teacher Lonnie Steiert as the
school's teacher of the year.
This honor automatically
nominates Mrs. Steiert as
Okeechobee County Teacher
of the Year. She has spent all
but three years of her 13-
year teaching career at Cen-
tral. The teacher of the year
will be named at the Feb. 13
school board meeting.


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Builder donates painting
The painting by Barry Barnett entitled "Hope Renewed"
was donated to the Okeechobee County Library. (left to
right) Librarian director Margo Taylor and children's
librarian Pat O'Connor accepted the painting from the
owners of BTC Builders Kelly Chapman and Scott Chap-
man. This will be a great addition to the serene atmos-
phere in the county library.


Juarez appointed


to new position


FAU offering small business seminar


PORT ST. LUCIE The Florida
Atlantic University Small Business
Development Center, a unit of the
Barry Kaye College of Business, is
offering seminars for those inter-
ested in starting or developing
small businesses.
"How to Start a Small Busi-
ness" will be presented three
times in February. The seminar is
a free comprehensive, interactive
business startup workshop, cov-
ering all the nuts & bolts of start-
ing a new business, including the
fundamentals of your product or


service, market research, market-
ing, startup costs, cash flow, busi-
ness planning and more. Capital
requirements and the financing,
plus your credit report and score
are discussed in addition to busi-
ness structure considerations,
taxation and other regulations.
Occupational permits, licenses
and certifications are also
reviewed, as well as employee
and employer issues.
Certified Business Analyst Ken
Stephanz will teach the seminar:
Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 2


until 4 p.m. in Conference Room
1 at the Robert Morgade Library,
5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart.
Thursday, Feb. 15 from 2
until 4 p.m. at the Treasure Coast
Campus of FAU, 500 N.W. Califor-
nia Blvd., Bldg. SL, Room 105,
Port St. Lucie.
Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 2 until
4 p.m. at the One-Stop Career
Center, 209 S.W. Park St., Okee-
chobee.
To register for these sessions,
visit www.fausbdc.com or call
(772) 873-3428.


For more information about
the SBDC or to register for addi-
tional classes, visit www.fausb-
dc.com or call 1-800-801-6520.
The FAU Small Business Devel-
opment Center, which works in
partnership with the U.S. Small
Business Administration and the
Florida Small Business Develop-
ment Center Network, is commit-
ted to providing quality services to
entrepreneurs and small business
owners. Services include educa-
tion, training and free confidential
business counseling.


First Bank and Trust of
Indiantown announced the
appointment of Epifanio F. Juarez
as vice president/business devel-
opment officer for the Okee-
chobee branch, located at 205
East North Park Street.
Mr. Juarez is a graduate of
Florida State University and
earned his bachelor of science
degree in business. He has over 27
years of banking experience, and
most recently served as vice presi-
dent/branch manager of the
Okeechobee SunTrust branch.
Mr. Juarez is an Okeechobee
native; he graduated from Okee-
chobee High School.
Mr. Juarez will be responsible
for business development in the
Okeechobee area and for main-


taihing the bank's involvement in
the community. His new position
includes developing loans and
deposits, interacting with local
civic/commu-
nity organiza-
tions, and
increasing
public aware- ,,.. .
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financial serv-
ices offered by
First Bank and ,-
Trust of
Indiantown. Epifanio F.
Mr. Juarez Juarez
is an active
member of the local Kiwanis Club,
serves as a board member for the
local United Way, and is on the City
Planning and Zoning Board.


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Costopoulos & Helton, P.A. of
Okeechobee have been awarded
the Personal Financial Specialist
(PFS) credential by the American
Institute 'bf Certified Public
Accountants (AICPA).
The PFS credential, estab-
lished in 1987 by the AICPA, rec-
ognizes CPA's with considerable
professional experience in
investment planning. Currently,
more than 3,400 CP's hold the
PFS credential.
Costopoulos and Helton met
the requirements to earn the cre-
dential, including passing a tech-
nical exam covering personal
investment planning topics. In
addition, Costopoulos and Helton
completed over 1,000 hours of
business experience during the
past five years and over 75 hours
of life-long learning activities. All
PFS candidates must also hold a
valid CPA certificate and be an


AICPA member in good standing.
"Given their formal education
and technical training in the areas
of accountancy, taxation and gen-
eral business, CPAs are the most
qualified, knowledgeable and
objective financial planning profes-
sionals" says Laurence 'Foster,
chairman of theAICPAs Personal
Financial Specialist Credential
Committee of the Member Innova-
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plementing this background with
the PFS credential demonstrates a
CPA's commitment to providing
consumers the highest level of
financial planning services".
CPA's who have earned the
PFS credential must be re-certified
every three years to maintain the
credential.
The AICPA is the, national pro-
fessional association of CPAs with
more than 350,000 members in
public practice, industry, govern-
ment and education.


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At the Movies

The following movies are
now showing at the Brahman
Theatres Ill.
Movie times for Friday, Jan.
19, through Thursday, Jan. 25,
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 "We are Mar-
shall" (PG} Showtimes: Friday at
7 and 9:10 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9:10
p.m. Monday at 3 and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs-
day at 2, 4:15,7 and 9:10 p.m.
Theatre III "Night at the
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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;
senior citizens are $4.50 for all
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Hospitality Assistant course/training at Okeechobee
Healthcare Facility and become a CNA in 4 weeks. Next
class begins soon. Instructor RN/experienced teacher has
a very high CNA exam passing rate. Qualified CNAs are
then eligible for LPN training. Good benefits.
Apply In Person For Further Details:
406 N.W. 4th Street (863) 357-2442

Immediate Openings All Shifts
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Seminole, Big Cypress
& Brighton Reservations
Excellent Communication skills,
good manual skills, cash handling
experience. Positive customer service
attitude. High School diploma or GED.
Flexible working hours. Salary: $8.50 per
hr. Fuel & food allowance, incentives.
Excellent benefits (medical, dental, 401 K)
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Fax Resume to 863.467.1919
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Experienced MECHANIC to Call 863-612-0728
run, fix and maintain for Informatlonll
equipment in a modern
247 food Ingredient Adult/Children's Mental
facility near Clewiston. Health Therapist
Top pay plus full range Masters, experience.
of benefits.
Call (715)273-3194 Adult Substance
or fax resumes to Abuse Therapist
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multicultural caseload,
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experience, Bilingual
Equipment operators (English/Spanish) desired.
Equipment Operators Chldren's Substance
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Call 863)675-4844 Specialist
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employees are trusted and empowered
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Care, Services.
Now taking applications
for Certified Nursing
Assistants. Please call
(863)467-6399
#NR30211249



CLASS A CDL DRIVER
& GENERAL LABORERS
Apply in person at 105 SW
3rd Ave., Okeechobee
TEMP. CLERICAL ASSISTANT
Must be very organized
w/computer exp. for multi-
task assignments (20-40 hrs
wk for one month). Could
work into longer term. Call
(863)763-1543 after 7pm.



CAREGIVER, Avail. for work.
Frostproof, Avon Park or Se-
bring. References, reasonable.
(863)635-5143 leave msg.

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Business
Opportunities 305
Money Lenders 310
Tax Preparation 315





NOTICE
Independent Newspapers will
never accept any advertise-
ment that Is Illegal or con-
sldered fraudulent. In all
cases of questionable val-
us, such as promises of
guaranteed income from
work-at-home programs If
it sounds too good to be
true, chances are that It Is.
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doubts about any ad on
these pages, we advise that
before responding or send-
nlag money ahead of time,
you check with the Better'
Business Bureau at
772-878-2010 for previous
complaints.
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numbers may require an
extra charge, as well as
long distance toll costs. We
will do our best to alert our
reader of these charges in
the ads, but occasionally
we may nol be aware of the
charges. Therefore, If you
call a number out of your
area, use caution.


Services .



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



PAULINE'S
CLEANING
SERVICE
Residential &
Commercial
(863)467-6379



RON-DEES
Pressure Washing &
Minor repairs.
Roof coating, Repair to
Mobile Homes & more.
No job to big or small. Free
estimates. 863-467-2917
Lic. #23498& #5698



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

One man's trash Is anoth-
er man's treasure. Turn
your trash to treasure
with an ad In the clasal-
fleds.


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


READING A
NEWSPAPER...
makes you a more Informed
and Interesting person. No
wonder newspaper readers
are more successfully


Merchandise



Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 515
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
Bicycles 530
Books & Magazines 535
Building Materials540O
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550
Children's Items 555
China, Glassware, Etc. 560
Clothing 565
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595
Fireplace Fixture 600
Firewood 605
Furniture 610
Furs 615
Health & Reducing
Equipment 620
Heating Equipment/
Supplies 625
Household Items 630
Jewelry 635
Lamps/Lights 640
Luggage 645
Medical Items 650
Miscellaneous 655
Musical Instruments 660
Office Supplies/
Equipment 665
Pets/Supplies/
Services 670
Photography 675
Plumbing Supplies 680
Pools & Supplies 685
Restaurant
Equipment 690
Satellite 695
Sewing Machines 700
Sporting Goods 705
Stereo Equipment 710
Television/Radio 715
Tickets 720
Tools 725
Toys & Games 730
VCRs 735
Wanted to Buy 740




A/C, Carrier, 4 ton, 12 Sear,
whole house. $500
(863)763-5372
AIR COND- 4 ton, wall mount,
CA/Heat, Ser 11 efficiency -
rating, $550 (863)447-2130


CHINA CABINET, antique, sol-
id walnut, very old exc.
cond., $250. (863)467-3831
PIANO- Upright, antique very
good condition, $800
(873)946-2700.


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LICENSE #QB49109
S- Screen Rooms Carports
Room Additions Florida Rooms
Garages n Seawalls -
Ernest Lancaste' (8631634-2044


DISHWASHER GE, White, Like
new! $125. (863)763-2747
DISHWASHER: White, used
but in very good condition.
Works very well. Only $25!
(863)357-7136
DRYER: GE, Only 1 yr old,
very good condition. Asking
$150. (863)675-3793
DRYER, Roper, white, $75
(863)467-0883
FLAVOR WAVE OVEN: Very
good condition. As Seen On
TV. $50. (863)675-3401
FREEZERS(2): 1 sm chest.
1 upright, 11/2 yrs, 29 cu ft.
$375 for both or will sep.
561-346-4646 or 346-4692
MICROWAVE- Whirlpool, Full
size. Excellent condition.
$10. (863)763-8518
RANGE, GE: Electric. Like
new. Only used twice. $200.
(863)763-2747
RANGE HOOD- Kenmore,
White, 3 yrs old. Excellent
condition. $75. or best offer.
(863)763-5280
ROPER DRYER- like new con-
dition, asking $180
(863)763-8522
STOVE: GE, electric. Oven
does not work but burners in
excellent condition. $75.
863-946-3822
WASHER & DRYER- Great
cond. $135. or will separate.
Spanish (239)245-0527 or
English 745-2432
WASHER & DRYER, Kenmore,
matching set, electric. $300
(863)675-6630
WASHER, DRYER & RANGE,
Sears Kenmore, heavy duty
& Magic Chef gas range.
$250 for all. (863)763-5372


BOYS BIKES (2) 20", NEXT,
like new, asking $70 for both
or will sell separate
(863)697-9117



BASS MASTER MAGAZINES-
10 yr collection. $200
(863)467-0560



Metal Door, Jeld Wen, new,
RH Inswing, 36x80, w/oval
leaded glass, $150.
(863)763-5373

Shutters &
Gutters, Inc.
Pressiono l
Instalion oqf Storm
Shutters & Seamess
RainGOutters
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/I tint, no
frame. 36x79 almond w/ tint, no
frame. $200 for all. 863-983-7625
STAIN & SEALENT- 5 Gallon
containers, Exc. for wood
fences, decks, New, $75
(863)697-2032


BIKE SEAT- New $180 asking
$80 (863)612-1211
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


DRESSES (24): Women's,
large size. $240 for all or will
sell separately. Call.
863-763-3982 before noon.
MINK JACKET, Crimson Red,
purchased in '04, worn
twice, have receipt. $2500
(863)763-3302
WEDDING GOWN, Ivory, floor
length, off shoulders, size 8,
cleaned & preserved. $300
(863)634-9674


ELVIS PHOTOS (7), Private
collection, of last concert in
Lexington, KY'in 1977.
$350/all (863)763-3302



COMPAQ COMPUTER- With
speakers & copy machine.
Good condition. $50.
(863)467-4567
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


AIR MATTRESS- QS, w/Thera-
peutic mattress pad, dual
control, paid $1600 asking
$600 firm (863)467-0007
BUNK BED- Red Metal, Single
Top, Full bottom, w/mat-
tress, like new exc cond.,
$150 neg. (863)634-8795
BUNK BEDS- light wood no
mattresses, $75
(863)357-1365
CAPTAIN'S BEDS: 2 Twin size
w/6 drawers, head board.
$300 for both, will sep.
(863)467-2621
CAPTAINS BUNKBED-
W/computer desk, book shelf,
7 drawers, 2 beds, TV hutch
incld. $875. (863)697-6464
CHEST OF DRAWERS, 5
drawers, very good cond.,
antique, $30.
(863)635-0474 Frostproof
COFFEE TABLE: Spanish oak,
sliding center door,
16"Hx58"Wx23"D. $45.
863-612-9831
COUCH- Micro Fiber, Beige,
Excellent Cond., only 1 yr
old., $350 or best offer
(863)634-5977
CRIB/YOUTH BED: Solid
wood, dresser attached. $70
or best offer. Call
863-517-1333
DAY BED, with trundle bed,
wrought iron frame, nice.
$200(863)675-1138
DINETTE SET, small, light
wood, 2 chairs, $50.
(863)467-5709
DINING ROOM TABLE, Wicker
w/glass top. No chairs. $50.
(863)634-2915
DINING TABLE & CHAIRS,
Round table, 4 chairs. $40
(863)467-2743
DOUBLE DRESSER, Solid
wood, $40 (863)467-2743
DR TABLE W/6 CHAIRS- 2
leaves, exc condition, lite
wood, $50 (863)467-7659
LOVESEAT- Blue, burgendy
in strip Exc. Cond. $150 or
best offer (863)634-5977


Special Notic


SCOOTER, CRAFTMATIC 4 whl.
electric, barely used, new bat-
teries. Pd. $5,000, asking
$2000. 863-532-0399 aft 5pm.
WALKING CANE- 4 prong feet.
$25 (863)635-0474
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
CERAMIC TILE- Beautiful, 10
boxes of 7, 18" sq $125.
(863)357-1560
CRAB POT CARKS- 200, $100
for all (410)957-0671
REALISTIC, 492 40-channel
base station, mint cond., with
A99 fiberglass base antenna.
$75/both (863)447-6620


DRESSER, Mahogany, Long
with 3 drawers on each side,
open doors in middle w/2 Ig.
mirrors. $150 (239)324-2115
KITCHEN TABLE- Queen Anne
with 4 chairs, Rectangle,
Brown, 5 x 3 x 2.5, $130 or
best offer (863)467-2366
LOVESEAT FRAME- custom
made cypress. 66" W, 40" D,
$300 (239)340-8503
MIRROR- 3 ft. x 6 ft., $100
(863)467-8177
RECLINER/LOVESEAT, dual,
leather, very pastel creamy
green, $500 or best offer.
(863)357-2233 Okee area,
SOFA: 92", Queen sleeper,
white. $95 (863)612-9831
SOFA BED: Rust & Light
Brown Color, Full size, Light
weight. Good condition. $50.
(863)467-6984
SOFA: Excellent condition,
taupe. $150 (863)946-3822
SOFA- Like new, Floral & tan,
2 seater, 70"long. Priced
new $449. Asking $150.
(863)635-4690 Frostproof
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, Complete with 6
drawer pedestal. $75
(863)467-4175
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


C.V.A. MUZZLE LOADER: 50
caliber, Almost new, synthet-
ic stock, Cap lock, $100 or
best offer. (863)467-2148
DEER RIFLE- Sporterized .303
British, Synthetic stock, Peep
sights, $175.
(863)467-2148
OLD 22 RIFLES (2) & (2)
SHOTGUNS, 1-12 ga w/lever
action & 1-20ga. $700 will
sep (502)931-8101
PISTOL: Walther P22, 5" Bar-
rel w/stabilizer. New, in case.
$375. (863)763-4961
REMINGTON 12 GA- Premier
1187, like ndew clean, $650
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RUGER 77- 22-250 cal, lami-
nated, bull barrel, scope,
case, exc cond., $650 firm
(863)357-5754
TAURUS (2) PT-92-AF, Semi
Auto, 9 mm. & TAURUS .38
Ultra Light Titanium, $600
(863)234-1230
WINC. AUTO 380- Model 100,
a Marlin 30-30 carb., & a 22
Auto Pistol, $11050 will sep
(606)219-3890



EXERCISE MACHINE- Ellipti-
cal, rarely used, Paid $500
asking $200,(863)634-2354



ORIENTAL RUG: Blue & white,
5.5 ft x 9 ft. $200.
863-467-9354 after 7:00 pm
T-FAL COOKWARE- White,
very good condition. $20
(863)467-7659
WINE RACK & WINE: 1957
vintage etc. $100.
863-467-9354 after 7:00 pm


NECKLACE: 18 kt., 20" with
ruby stone, like new, $1.100
or best offer. (863)357-2233
Okee. area.


LIGHT BARS (2), For bath-
room, 24", with 3 decor.
bulbs. $15/both.
(863)467-8681


ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR- Like
Jazzy or Hoveround, New
$5000 asking $875 or best
offer (863)675-2596
HANDICAP SCOOTER, like
new, used only 3 times,
$1195 or best offer.
(561)253-4299
LIFT CHAIR, Electric,
blue/gray, like new $300
(863)357-4422
MOBILITY CHAIR- Jazzy, ex-
cellent condition, $750 neg.
(863)675-6630 LaBelle
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR-
Healthdyne model BX 5000,
used, $125 (863)381-6273


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


LP HEATER- Coleman, elec-
tronic, for camping or out-
doors, Uses bottled gas, new
cond $20 (863)675-2596



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


AKAI, 52" HD TV, $500
(863)634-8290
ANTENNA: Newl 5 ms 9000 ir, di-
rectional, amplified, indoor/out-
door internal rotator. New
$189. $139. (863)763-7989
TELEVISION- 20", Philips
Magnavox, with remote,
$100 or best offer
(863)824-0981


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
TABLE SAW, Craftsman,
Heavy Duty, 10", 3hp. Used
once. $300 (863)634-7706
after 4pm
WELDER, Lincoln, 225 amp.,
AC, 230 v. $100,
(863)801-3233
Your next Job could hbe In
today's classifleds. Did
you look for It?


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



HOOVER UPRIGHT VACUUM-
with tools on board, $15
(863)467-8681
ORECK: Upright, w/ handheld
for furniture or blinds, almost
new. $400 for both.
863-467-2456


MOUNTED FISH & WILDLIFE
older sports things, wooden
statues,& anything interest-
ing, etc (863)946-3123


SCOOTER- Victory, 3 wheel,
made by Pride Mobility
w/manual, $500 or best of-
fer, (863)381-6273
SHELVES (7), Heavy duty,
4'x4'x8', 5 levels, $250/all or
will separate (863)763-5062
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



ENGLEHARDT BASS, Upright.
Reduced!! $1000
(863)635-5826
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
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
BAY GELDING: 17 months old,
med size, good tempera-
ment. $750. 863-946-0912
BOSTON TERRIER PUP-
S1)male, ready for god home
eb 1st, 1st shots & vet cert.
$300 (863)697-2936
BULL DOG PUPS- 10wks old,
mom on premises, all shots,
health cert., Must see! $300
(863)634-6910
CHIHUAHUA / DACHSUND 9
wks. old. Male, Brown &
White. Very lovable. Pd $350.
Asking $250 (443)262-2740
DOG CAGE- Large, Classic
Good condition. $50.
(863)610-1465
SHIH TZU PUPPIES: 8 wks.
old. Mother on premises.
Will have all shots. Ready to
go! $300 (863)763-3840
YORKIES (2) (863)467-4337
YORKIES- males & females,
baby doll faces,
(863)983-1970 or
305)216-7006
YORKIPOO PUPPY, CKC reg.
Adorable bundle of personality,
shots & vet checked. $700
(863)357-0037 Okeechobee

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Agriculture



Christmas Trees 745
Farm Equipment 805
Farm Feed., Products 810
Farm Miscellaneous 815
Farm Produce 820
Farm Services
Offered 825
Farm Supplies.,'
Services Wanted 830
Fertilizer 835
Horses 840
Landscaping
Supplies 845
Lawn 9 Garden 850
Livestock 855
Poultry/Supplies 860
Seeds/Plants/
Flowers 865


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



BALES OF HAY, 100 bales,
$400 for all or will sell separ-
ate. (863)763-1370


BLACK BASK ARABIAN
COLTS(2) can be registered,
$1000 for both or will sell
sep. (239)841-0922
BUCKSKIN-PAINT, 3.5 years
old mare. 16 hands. Very
sweet. Rides good. Incid all
tack. $2500. (863)357-6642
HORSE TRAILER- '91, Hart, 3
stalls, small tac room in
back. Large stock room.
$2000. (863)201-3492
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
STOCK TRAILER- Bumper Pull
Angle Iron with cattle door
$900 (863)357-1365



IRRIGATION PUMP- Goulds, 1
HP, Comes with pressure
tank and gav. fittings, ready
to go $125 (863)697-2032
JOHN DEERE TRACTOR- Good
Shape, Hard starting, LX
176, 14 HP Kawaski, 38"
cut, $250 (410)397-3034
RIDING LAWN-MOWER-
Husqvarna 150, 15hp, 42"
cut Hydrostatic., 244hrs
$1100. (863)634-5303
RIDING MOWER, John Deere,
54" cut, G110 auto., $2000
or best offer. (863)634-8290
RIDING MOWER- Yard Ma-
chine By MTD. 18.5h,42p '
cut. Near new. $950.
(863)634-5303
SNAPPER RIDING MOWER-
2004. 10hp,30" cut, $600
(863)357-0999


Rentals



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



OAK LAKE APTS., Remodeled
2BR/1BA, screened porch,
$800 mo., 1st, last & sec.
No pets. (863)634-3313
TAYLOR CREEK CONDOS:
1br/1ba, partially furnished.
Call for details.
561-352-4243
Unfurnished Apt. (In Town)
Spacious. No pets. Smk. free
env. $750. mo., 1st & sec.
Util. incid'd. (863)610-0861


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.



KINGS BAY- 2br,1ba duplex,
full appliances, no smoking,
no pets, $700/mo, 1st, last,
sec, Call 772-283-2438
leave msg, or email:
postmac@bellsouth.net
OKEECHOBEE- 2br, 2ba, re-
cently renovated, $950/mo.
Call (863)634-2121
OKEECHOBEE: KINGS BAY
2bd/2ba, Brand New,$1200
mo, + 2 month's Sec. dep.
Call Roland (863)634-7722


BASSWOOD, 3br, 2ba, 2 car
garage, Like new. Rent w/pos-
sible option to buy. $1300 mo
+ 1st & last. 772-216-4873
Beautiful home in Basswood.
3br/2ba, w/ garage. All
rooms have walk-in closets.
Huge yard. $1200/mth. Call
Will at 305-439-8975 or
Jessy at 305-458-8813.


BASSWOOD LOTS
Moving Sale 3 Lots Avail
3739 NW 32nd Ave.,
124x1 25. Residential
Zoning. $33,000
3444 NW 40th Dr.,
75x100. MF Zoning,
$29,000.
2478 Hwy. 98 N.,
144x145, CN Zoning,
$145,000. or best offer.
Guenter Owner/Broker.
(561)707-5135
BUCKHEAD RIDGE: Six 8th St.
4br/2ba, waterfront, C/A, city
water. $950/mth, 1st & Sec.
863-824-0981
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
GREAT LOCATION/PRIVATE
3br, 1.5ba On dead end street
1K sq ft., Close to county
bldgs/hosp.. 863-634-0894
IN TOWN- Lg. A Frame
3BR/2BA, Gar. porch, lawn
ser. no dogs/smkg, $1200 mo
+ 1st & Sec. (941)504-3954
IN TOWN- Newly Renovated
2BR/2BA, porch, lawn serv.
No dogs or smkg. $800. mo.
+ 1st & Sec. (941)504-3954
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
SW OKEECHOBEE, CBS
3br/1ba, 2200 SW 3rd Ave.,
$950/mo. $2000 to move in.
(863)634-0512
Unfurnished, 2/2,
Dock & Boat Ramp
$950 mo. plus 1st & last
(561)644-7274


NEAR OKEE., Share 3/1 CBS
house in country. 12mi W. of
Okee. $400. mo. + lmo. sec.
(863)634-8671 Lv. msg & #

















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Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos/
Townhouses Sale 1015
Farms Sale 1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1055
Property Inspection1060
Real Estate Wanted 1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
WatOrfr ont Property 1080



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., Reduced below apprai-
sal. CBS 2/1, Carport, Appl. in-
cluded, util sheds 1-10x12 &
1-6x12.(863)610-1724
OKEECHOBEE- 3bd/1ba/1 car
Garage, CBS Home, large
enced in lot, Financing Avail.,
$149,000 (772)794-2800
ON TAYLOR CREEK 2 Houses
.64 acre, boat dock, buy
one or both, 772-418-0018 or
(256)577-6877
REDUCED Under Appraisal
CBS 3br, 1ba, C/H/A & Pool,
Must See Inside $176,000.
No $$$ Dowp! 863-697-8654









Okeechobee News. Monday. January 22,2007


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


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






Mobile Name Lots 2005
MobleHome- Parts 2010
Mobile Homu. -Rent 2015
Mobile Homes Sale 2020




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



BUCKHEAD RIDGE- 2br, 2ba
dbl wide, CA, heat, No pets,
Yearly lease, $650/mo
$1200 sec (863)763-4031
LARKEY LAKES: 2 BR, 1 BA.
Pay weekly or monthly. Call
(863)467-4982 for more info.
OKEE. ELLIEBOBSHORES-
828 Hwy 441 SE. Ibr/1ba
A/C, Cable, Util. $675. mo.
1st, Last & Sec.
(863)610-1386 or
863)763-4880
OKEECHOBEE'S "GARDEN OF
EDEI" 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



OKEE.- 2br, Iba, Insulated 10
x 36 FL/Rm, 13 x 46 Carport,
Laundry/Rm, Furnished, Shed,
$19,500. neg. (863)467-0284


OUSLEY ESTATES, 3BR/2BA
Mobile Home on 1 acre.
Crown Molding, Wood
Flooring, All New Appliances
and Cabinets. Screened Patio.
Beautiful Neighborhood.
A Must Seel! $150,000
Call (772)519-0417
TRAVEL SUPREME- '98, North
Lake Est Resort, 36', Triple
slide out oak cabinets. D/W, 2
roof AC's, W/D & shed.
$22,000. Neg. (863)946-1880








Marine Acesiories3020
Mar ne Misclalt uso302




ALUM LOWE: 14' w/trailer.
New tires & wheel bearings,
15hp, merc, MK troll mtr.
$2000 firm. 863-224-5017
Aluminum V Boat, 12' x 52",
$300. (863)675-1132 Orto-
na
BASS BOAT '88: 16' Lowe,
40hp Johnson, with galva-
nized trailer. $2500. or best
offer. (863)763-3660
BASS BOAT '89, Motor & trail-
er. $3000 (302)697-2424
BAYLINER, 20 Ft., Cuddy
Cabin w/Trailer, Depth Finder
& Bimni Top. Runs, but needs
work. $2400. (863)801-3233
BOAT TRAILER TIRES (2) 12",
4.80, with rims, hardly used,
$60 (863)763-8518
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


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I Houses Sale


GAMBLER OUTLAW- '98,
19ft., 150 HR Trailer, GPS &
Etc. Excellent Condition,
$10,000 (863)357-8702
HYDRA-SPORT '98 1800/CC-
Johnson 115 hp, Bimlni Top,
New Electronic's, Tandem
trailer w/spare $7900 or best
offer (863)610-1674
Javelin Race or Ski Boat, fi-
berglass, 17' long, $350.
(863)467-3831
JON BOAT- 14', flat bottom,
tri, 20hp Johnson, trolling
motor, $1000 or best offer
(863)673-5659
OUTBOARD ENGINE, 25hp
Mariner, $600
(863)655-3436
PONTOON BOAT- 20ft, 90HP
Merc, new deck & seat cov-
ers, bimini top, w/trlr, $2500
Neg (614)452-1600 LaBelle
PONTOON BOAT, 24', 60hp
Evinrude, $1900. or best of-
fer. (863)763-9998
PROP- Stainless, like new,
131/4 by 17 pitch, 13 spline
for evinrude, $250
(937)215-0307
SAILBOAT- 22.8', Sails w/
swing kill. 4 sails Includes por-
ta potty & sunshade. $1400.
or best offer. (863)467-7336
SEA EAGLE 8, Like new. w/34
Ib, new electric motor. Can
use up to 3 hp 0/B. $300.
(863)357-3927


ALLEGRO 32BA '03- work
horse, 20K, 2 slides, no
smoking/pets, exc cond.
$55,000 neg (317)431-9567
CARRIAGE '93 FIFTH WHEEL,
great cond., & layout, must
move quick, $3950
(561)252-8115
COACH 1987, 34 Ft., & Florida
rm, RV 172 Hickory Ct. In
Whisper Creek. Must be move
after March. $2000. will sell
separate. (330)807-1425
COACHMEN- '83 Ford, 47 K
Miles, $5000, Must sell,
Poor Health (863)467-7068
HOLIDAY RAMBLER, 29',
8'x24' FL room in Grandma's
Grove RV Park, 55+ comm.
$5,900. (863)67.4-0360
KING OF THE ROAD 1993, 40
ft., 5th wheel w/2 slide outs,
W&D, Conv./Microwave.
$5000 neg. (561)842-6373
SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPER,
2002, loaded, $9500 new,
asking $5500 (863)763-1728
or (863)599-1534


WHISPER CREEK
COACHMAN '04- 38' TT, w/12'
power slide, 20x10 carpeted
la room, 6x8 shed w/W/D,
Magic Chef refrig w/top
freezer, & 3 burner w/oven
$25,000 (863)675-6817
WINNEBAGO '96, 24 Ft. Long,
Motor Home, 43K mls w/gen-
erator, A/C & Heat. All offers
considered. (863)467-6960


MONTANA '01, 28 ft., 3 slides,
all new 16" tires in 4/06,
w/many accessories. Call for
details. (863)946-2242
NOMAD TRAVEL TRAILER '97
Model # 3375 Deluxe. 34 Ft.,
2 Slide Outs. Very good cond.
$11,500. (863)634-1130



BOAT MOTOR- 35hp Johnson,
Tiller, Runs good. $500. or
best offer. (863)610-1465
BOAT MOTOR, Evinrude, 91/a
hp, short shaft. Needs work.
$100 or best offer.
(863)634-2915
TROLLING MOTOR, Motor
Guide, 1998 model. Entirely
rebuilt. $450.
(863)467-6960


KAWASAKI 440: Not bad.
$770 or will trade for motor
scooter. 863-675-3401
KAWASAKI CONCOURS '01:
New tires, like new, priced to
sell. $3250 or best offer.
863-763-5500 or 479-619-5121
MOTORCYCLE RAMPS- pair
of steel folding ramps. Ask-
ing $100 (561)262-1390
YAMAHA 750 Special 1979,
Dry Shaft, Runs great. $600
Lost title. (863)467-2609 af-
ter3pm



FORD EXPLORER 1992: Re-
built engine, all new parts,
12K mi, runs great! $2450.
863-983-7625
GO CART, Large, runs & looks
g ood. New $1200, asking
S$600 (863)467-8849
GO CART- Murray, 2 seats,
runs, $300 (863)634-7706
JoI A the op who
ay, "Ilso It Inthecluas-


I Pbic Notice


HOLIDAY RAMBLER '73- 28',
new CA/Heat, new tires,
stove, water htr, $2300
(863)447-2130
SUMMER BREEZE PARK, '87
35 ft. trailer w/ 25ft. florlda
room, furnished, shed.
$8500 neg. (863)697-3659

Automobiles




Aut Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foren Crs 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Ha Duty Trucks4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utgity 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailere 4065
Vans 4070



CADILLAC DEVILLE '90, Runs,
needs radiator & battery.
$800 or best offer.
(863)763-4333
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
FIREBIRD FORMULA- '2000,
Leather, T-Top, Runs great.
Good condition. $9500.
(863)467-8797
FORD TAURUS 1998: Great
condition inside & out, load-
ed. $2400.863-234-3470
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, 23, garage kept
$17,500 (239)503-5731
KIA SOPHIA-'98, 90 K, green,
$1499 (863)467-5067
PONTIAC FIREBIRD- '89, Au-
to., Exc. cond. $1500. or
best offer. 863-763-5679 or
772-359-2545


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
ell (863)697-3300
TRANS AM '81, Turbo, 455
auto., not running, solid
body, needs paint, w/parts.
$5000 (863)673-2197



DODGE RAM CHARGER- '86,
V-8, 359, 4x4, Very good
condition $2500.
(863)634-5421
JEEP CJ7- Around the year of
'1960. Runs good. $700.
(863)697-3997


CLUB CAR '03, 48 volt, lights,
mirrors & windshield. $2650
(863)675-3499


CHEVY TRANSMISSION-
Granny, 4 speed, flywheel,
clutch & bel housing, $450
(863)697-3895
FORD F600 DUMP TRUCK
1977: Good for parts, has ti-
tle. $400.863-763-1370
JEEP, Complete convertible
top, heater, frame & side win-
dows, tan, very good cond.
$300 (772)812-3300
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
RUBBER MAT, For Dodge
pickup, 6ft. bed. $50
(863)763-5062
TIRES & RIMS- 20 Vimo, 5
lug, 33 12 50 20 Nitto Mud
Grapplers, $900 or best offer
(863)673-2857
TIRES (4) Super Swamper
LTB, 34 10/50 17's. $450.
(863)697-0845
TOOL BOX, Aluminum, Dia-
mond Plate, Fender Well, 2
Drawers. Never used. Still in
box. $300. (863)763-2129


GMC SONOMA '99, Ext. cab,
runs great, cold a/c, new
tires. $4000 or best offer.
(772)465-9070
PU BED HARD TOP- for 98
Dodge pickup, bright blue,
$300 or best of-
fer(863)634-6910


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


ENCLOSED TRAILER: 2006
Express, 5'Wx8'Lx5'H, Like
new condition. $2000.
941-953-3355 leave msg.
TRAILER, 7x16, split gate,
$1200 (561)261-1336


CHEVY VAN 1991: Full size.
$700 or best offer. Call
863-673-4677
DODGE 3500 '98, 15 passen-
ger, auto., V8, cold a/c, stereo,
"People Hauler". Runs great.
$4900 neg. (561)452-2645
MERCURY VILLAGE- '96,
Great shape, White, New tires,
Ready to go. $2500,
(863)228-2123


NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF COUNTY EASEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commis-
sioners of Okeechobee County, Flodrida, on the 9th day of January, 2007, a Resolu-
tion was adopted pursuant to Sections 336.09 and 336.10, Florida Statutes,
whereby the County of Okeechobee vacated, closed, abandoned, renounced and
disclaimed all rights of the county and the public in a county right-of-way further de-
scribed as follows:
That portion of SE 48th Street, also known as Newcomer Road, lying easterly of SR
710 and extending approximately 2,317 feet from SR 710 to SE 90th Terrace, lying
In Section 4, Township 38 South, Range 36 East, Okeechobee County, Florida.
Ray R. Domer, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Sharon Robertson, Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
188007 ON 1/22/07

Water Savings Incentive Program FY 2008
The Procurement Department of the South Florida Water Management District, B-1
Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 announces the
availability of the Water Savings incentve Program Coopnratie Funding Guidelines
and Application. All applicants must conform to the application package. Interested
applicants may obtain a copy of the package at the above address, by downloading
it from the District's web site at w lmd.oo, calling (561) 682-2715 or by
phoning the 24 hour BID HOTLINE (800) 472-5290.
The Water Savings Incentive Program provides grant funds forprojects which im-
plement or promote water conservation, for example, automatic flushing devices for
hydrants, pressure stabilization valves, indoor plumbing retroits, large area irrigation
controls, soil moisture technology and rain shut-off devices for Inrrigation systems.
The Procurement Department will receive sealed applications up to 2:00 p.m. EST
on Friday, March 30, 006.
Further information on these programs may be acquired by contacting Bruce Ad-
ams, Project Manager, at (561) 682-6785, or Bernadette Harrison, Contract Spe-
cialist, at (561)682-6378.
186725 ON 01/22/07


Community Events


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 infor-
mation, call the Post at (863) 763-2950.

VNA offers memory screenings
The Visiting Nurse Association, 208 S.E. Park Street, will conduct 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.

Bass tourney benefits March of Dimes
Seacoast National Bank will hold the fifth annual March of Dimes bass
tournament to benefit the March of Dimes on Saturday, Feb. 3, out of the
Okee Tantie. Early registration is available at www.seacoastnational.com,
or by picking up an application at any Seacoast National Bank location.
The entry fee is $110 per two-man boat. Tournament hours will be from
safe daylight until 3 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes.

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 din-
ner at 6 p.m. followed by the show. Admission is $25 for the dinner and
show. Performers will be impersonating a variety of artists. For informa-
tion 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.

Library to host writers workshop
A writers workshop will be held Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m.
in the Okeechobee County Library board room, 206 S.W. 16th St.
Anyone who writes fiction including mainstream, mystery and
romance, as well as memoir or poetry is invited to attend to read
and offer constructive criticism to the group. Bring two pages of
your work to read. For information, call Lesley Diehl at (863) 763-
2074 or Jan Fehrman at (863) 357-9980.

Substance abuse board to meet
The Okeechobee Substance Abuse Coalition's advisory board will
meet Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at 1600 S.W
Second Ave. This is a brown bag lunch meeting and is open to board
members. For information, call Jim Vensel at (863) 357-1977 or Val
Marone at (863) 462-0040.

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 fellowship with
lunch starting at 11 a.m. The price for lunch for seniors is approximately
$7 which includes tax. Bring a stamped, self-addressed legal size enve-
lope for the 2008 mailing. For information, call Don or Shirley Swan at
(813) 684-1636.

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

OSAC plans monthly meeting
The Okeechobee Substance Abuse Coalition's monthly meeting will
be held Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at the First Unit-
ed Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second Ave. Everyone is welcome and
lunch will be served. For information, call Val Marone at (863) 462-0040.

OSAC training group to meet
The Okeechobee Substance Abuse Coalition's community
outreach/training committee will meet Monday, Feb. 21, from 9 until 10
a.m. at 1600 S.W Second Ave. The meeting is open to all interested par-
ties. For information, call Val Marone at (863) 462-0040 or Ken Kenworthy
at (863) 462-5000 ext. 273.

AARP offers free tax service
AARP-Taxaide will hold a free tax counseling preparation service 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.


Church hosting steak dinner
His House Fellowship Church of the Nazarene, 425 S.W. 28th St., will
present "Cupid's Cafe" a romantic candlelit steak dinner on Satur-
day, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. for $11 per person. The deadline for reservations
is Feb. 11. Childcare will be provided. For information, call (863) 763-
3519.
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 pro-
ceeds will benefit the March of Dimes. The drawing will be held on
April 2.

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

Bike rally benefits local charities
Splinter Productions will present an Okeechobee Memorial Day
Bike Rally on Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, at Okeechobee
Agri-Civic Center, 4200 S.R. 70 E. Gates open both days from 9 a.m. until
9 p.m. Events include live music, food, drawings, bike show, contests,
vendors, poker runs and motorcycle events. Children 12 and under are
free. Tickets are $10 per person on Saturday and Sunday. A full week-
end pass is $15 per person. A percentage of the proceeds will support
Big Lake Missions, the Pregnancy Resource Center and More 2 Life Min-
istries. Vendors, bands, sponsors, parking 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 seek-
ing 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 tele-
phone service in Okeechobee. 'lIo 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 con-
tact 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 Car-
Quest, 300 N.W Park St. For information, call (863) 462-5863. Proceeds
will go toward youth activities in our community.


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

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

Volunteers needed at skate park
Communities in Schools is in need of volunteers to help man the skate
park during concession hours. Hours are available any day of the week.
We will provide training and background screenings. For information,
contact Mike Davis, youth project director, at (863) 462-5863.

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

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

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

Advocacy group seeking members
The Florida Local Advocacy Council in this area has openings for
membership. The members of the volunteer council protect and advo-
cate for a better quality of life for Floridians with unique needs. Volunteers
are appointed by the governor for a four-year term. Local meetings are
held on the second Tuesday of the month in Fort Pierce. Call Penina Pop-
per 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 reli-
gious education classes for children. Registrations for Catholic Christian
Doctrine (C.C.D.) are now being accepted. Classes for children in grades
kindergarten through ninth will be held every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.
until 12:35 p.m. For 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 sup-
plies to be used by all students. To donate empty printer or toner car-
tridges, they can be dropped off at YMS, 925 N.W 23rd Lane, or at The
Stitchin' Post, 620 S. Parrott Ave. Or call Tracy at (863) 462-5056, or Linda
at (863) 467-1484 for free pick up.

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

Parent education classes offered
The Okeechobee County Healthy Start Coalition will be offering par-
enting education classes for infants to age 3. All pregnant women and par-
ents 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. For information, call Al
Jaquith at (863 462-5000, ext. 282, or (863) 763-0437.


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Good running condition.
$1000. If interested, call
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Public Notices



Public Notice 5005
State Public -
Legal Notice 5500



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION
CASE NO,: 2004-DP-008
IN THE INTEREST OF:
R.R. DOB: 12/28/03
Mother of the minor child:
Cheryl Rosier
TO: Father of R.R., Raul Aldana
Residence and Address Unknown
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A PE-
TITION UNDER OATH HAS BEEN
FILED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHIL-
DREN AND FAMILIES IN THE ABOVE-
STYLED COURT FOR THE TERMINA-
TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS RELA-
TIVE TO R.R. A MALE CHILD, BORN
ON THE 28TH DAY OF DECEMBER,
2003. THE CHILD WAS BORN IN THE
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE, IN THE
STATE OF FLORIDA. YOU ARE COM-
MANDED TO BE AND APPEAR BE-
FORE A JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT, JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE
ABOVE-STYLED COURT LOCATED
AT:
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
312 N.W. 3rd STREET,
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
AT 9:30 A.M. ON THE 20TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2007, FOR HEARING AND
TO SHOW CAUSE WHY SAID PETI-
0TION SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED.
FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT
THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTI-
TUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINA-
TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS
CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON
THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU
MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A
PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN
THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS
NOTICE.
BE ADVISED THAT YOU HAVE THE
RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY TO REPRE-
SENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU
CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY ONE
MAY BE APPOINTED FOR YOU.
WITNESS MY HAND AS CLERK OF SAID
COURT AND THE SEAL THEREOF,
THIS 17th DAY OF JANUARY, 2007.
SHARON ROBERTSON
CLERK OF COURT
By: Heather Thomas
DEPUTYCLERK
187797 ON 1/22,29;2/5,12/07

Time to clean out the
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garage? Advertse your
yard sale in the classl-
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F150 pickup. $150 or best
offer (561)262-1390
CHEVROLET 1/2 TON 1985:
350 motor, good tires. Good
work truck. $1000 or best
offer. 863-634-7154
DODGE 2500 QUAD CAB '03,
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anm/fm/cd, running boards, tow
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ton, good engine but bad
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Modified w/auto trans.,
$1200 or best offer
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engine, Gas, runs good.
$1500. See at: 6420 Hwy. 98
N. Okee 863-697-2434





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