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County schools receive storm funds


Hurricane Jeanne
damages in 2004
finally reimbursed

By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
Insurance claims, adjustment
auditors and FEMA representa-
tives -- that has been the life of
Dale Barrett and Sue Huddle
since 2004.
Mr. Barrett, the Okeechobee
County School's director of op-
erations and his secretary Mrs.
Huddle have worked tirelessly to
maintain documentation and get
through the insurance and the
Federal Emergency Management


Inside

Students to
get rare treat
Imagine skiing down the
side of a mountain at 91 kilo-
meters per hour. Then imagine
that you are blind when you are
doing it?
Amazing, for the normal
person, of course, but for Craig
McFarlane, it is part of a remark-
able life story that he will tell to
local school children and vari-
ous other groups next week.
McFarlane, who was left
blinded in a horrible accident
when he was two years old,
has not left this handicap, he
calls it a minor inconvenience,
stop him from a successful,
and fulfilling life.
"I'm absolutely happy to
share my message and instill
inspiration in lives that need it,"'
he said, in a phone interview
from his home near Indianapo-
lis, Indiana Thursday
McFarlane is a good will
ambassador for Edward
Jones and will appear at sev-
eral venues inrr Okeechobee
from Monday, January 14
through Thursday, January 17.
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Drought Index

Current: 561
Source: Florida Division
of Forestry
Local Burn Ban: None

Lake Levels

10.13 feet
Last Year: 12.02 feet



Source: South Florida Water
Management District. Depth
given in feet above sea level

Index
Classifieds.......................... 8-9
Com ics .................................. 5
Community Events................... 4
Crossword................................. 8
'Obituaries.......... ........................ 6
O pinion.................................. 4
Speak O ut ................................ 4
S ports.........................7...............
TV .................. .................. 9
W eather........ ......................... 2

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Agency (FEMA) processes in or-
der to get capital funds expended
to fix hurricane damages to local.
schools reimbursed.
While the school has previ-
ously received reimbursement for
other funds expended, they have
been doing the paperwork shuffle
to acquire a total of $1,536,804.58
for their expense of replacing the
roofs for Everglades, Seminole
and North Elementary Schools.
The roofs at each school cost-
the school system the following
amounts: Everglades Elementary
$449,486.84; Seminole Elemen-
tary $715,327.74; North Elemen-
tary $370,990.
According to Mr. Barrett, 75
percent of the expenses were


covered by the Florida School
Board Insurance Trust which
the OCSB has finally received
their check in the amount of
$795,486.26.
According to Okeechobee
County Superintendent of
Schools Dr. Patricia Cooper,
the funds will go back into the
capital improvements budget to
help fund future projects.
Lloyds of London will be cov-
ering $265,163.42, which is 25
percent less a 2 percent deduct-
ible of $476,154.90, which will
be covered by FEMA.
Getting to that point, has tak-
en years of meetings with insur-
ance auditors, FEMA auditors,
and many other individuals that
have been went through moun-


tains of paperwork and pictures
and toured facilities.
E'.h new group that. came
through had to be educated on
tfIte Florida building codes and
how things work with updating
structures'on schools after dam-
age is received& Building codes
i4, Florida are especially !:strin-
gOnt on schools due to their.use
a-;,shelters during natural disas-
tft such as hurricanes.
Mr. Barrett had to educate
'each person who came through
and prove to them that full re-
placement of the roofs needed
to take place in order to comply
with the current codes. For ex-
ample, a roof that was replaced
See Funds Page 2


Think GREEN: Student's art wins


Okeechobee News/Chauna Aguilar
This artwork, created by Anali Torres, won out of 142 student submissions for the honor
of being published as the December feature in the Waste Management 2008 company
calendar which centered on the theme "Think GREEN".

Contest enourages conservation

By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
Local student Anali Torres
is now a published artist. She
submitted a drawing centered
on the theme "Think GREEN"
to Waste Management's calen-
dar contest and has been given
the honor of being printed as
the December feature in their
new calendar.
Waste Management pub-
lishes a yearly calendar which Submitted photo/Waste Management
this year features drawings of Jenny Pung (left) presented a copy of the Waste Man-
employee's children. The chil- agement 2008 company calendar to Anali Torres (center)
and her father Sergio Torres (right) in celebration of her
See Contest Page 2 artwork being featured for the month of December.




Taxpayers foot bill for water


tap at Lock 7 in Okeechobee


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
John Warren said the water
at his Basinger home is terrible,
so he comes to Okeechobee
about once a month to get
drinking water from the spigot
at Lock 7:
"This water is for drinking
purposes," he said, as he load-
ed a just-filled jug into the back
of his silver pickup truck. "We
have sulphur water at home."
He went on to say the water
at his home isn't even worth
using for a shower.


"I've been getting water here
for about six months," he said,
after learning about the spigot
from a neighbor.
Mr. Warren added that his
wife will periodically buy drink-
ing water from one of the water
dispensing machines in town.
So, who pays the bill for the
Lock 7 spigot?
"It's owned by the county,
and the county pays the bill,"
said John Hayford, executive
director of the Okeechobee
Utility Authority (OUA). "To
shut it off would be up to the


county."
OUA records indicate that
since June 22, 2007, people
have used a total of 31,021 gal-
lons of water from this spigot.
That equates to a seven-month
total of $582.39 in water and
sewer bills paid by Okeechobee
County.
"That's a lot more than I
was under the impression it
was,." said Jim Threewits, dep-
uty county administrator for
Okeechobee County. "That's a
See Water Page 2


Okeechobee News/Chauna Agular,,
These nine binders represent only a portion of thie multitude
of paperwork that has been done to document the damagesP
caused by the hurricanes in 2004 such as Jeanne. Dale Bar-
rett and Sue Huddle worked tirelessly for four years to get
the Okeechobee County School Board reimbursed for mon-
ies they paid to repair damages.




Coquina OKs



an agreement



with county


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
The confused road situation
in Viking got a. little clearer on
Wednesday, Jan. 8.
The Coquina Water Con-
trol District Board of Supervi-
sors agreed in principle to an
ingress and egress easement
agreement with the county that
had been discussed for sev-


eral months. The county attor-
ney had already approved the
agreement. What the agree-
ment does basically is ensure
that property owners in Viking
will have access to their prop-
erty. County attorney John
Cassels said that in some case
homeowners could not get title
insurance because of the lack of
See. County Page 2


Developers not


sure if they can


afford forcemain


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Funding for Okeechobee
Utility Authority's (OUA) east-
side forcemain is still up in the
air following the Tuesday, Jan.
9 meeting of the OUA board
of directors. The board spent
a considerable amount of time
discussing the forcemain and
an emergency notification sys-
tem.
The eastside forcemain


would originate at OUA's Cem-
etery Road wastewater treat-
ment plant and run about nine
miles in a southeasterly direc-
tion serving the developments
of Northshore Village, Awe-
some Ranch and Eagles Land-
ing and include a lift station. In
addition to serving these three
developments, the lift station
would provide sewer service
See QUA Page 2


Okeechobee News/Eric Kopp
John Warren, of Basinger, filled up some plastic jugs with wa-
ter from the spigot at Lock 7 Thursday afternoon, which he
does about once a month. Many area residents get water from
the spigot and Okeechobee County pays the bill. In the last
seven months, the county's paid over $500 in water and sewer
bills from this spigot alone.


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Contest
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dren submitted their drawings for
the competition and only 12 were
chosen yearly for the creation of the
calendar.
A total of 142 children entered
the art contest.
Her father, Okeechobee Landfill
employee Sergio Torres can proud-
ly say that his daughter's work has


Funds
Continued From Page 1
in the 1990's was built to the
codes at that time which was
110 mph shingles. Now, the
code requires 120 mph shingles
and you can't partially replace
shingles and have a roof with
different rates shingles.
There isn't a roofing company
that will warranty a roof that is
not complying with the current
codes. This information had to
be explained to each and every


County
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public easements. All easements in
Coquina had been privately owned.
The only county maintained roads
in the area are Peavine Trail, 101
Ranch Road, and North Grade.
Many of the other 216 miles of
roads in Viking are simply ease-
ments, with adjoining property
owners each contributing half of
the easement. Coquina owns ease-
ments on the roads following the
section lines.
The agreement simply states


QUA
Continued From Page 1
to Treasure Island. Originally the
developers along the route had
agreed to pay their share of the
costs in order to have sewer service
for their developments. Staff has
completed estimated figures of the
cost to each developer. They also
proposed a rebate system whereby
as new customers attached to the
sewer line, the developers would
receive a rebate.
Andy Fritz was there to repre-
sent the developers of Northshore
Village, a proposed develop-
ment which would be east of the
Okeechobee city limits arid north
S.R. 70 E. He stated that at this time
the developers of Northshore Vil-
lage were not willing to commit
any funds because they could not
get a development order. However,
he said it was possible that a devel-
opment order could be secured by
the next board meeting.
The rebate program was to last
for five years. Since it is expected
to take 10 years for the comple-
tion of Norhtshore Village, Mr. Fritz
requested that the rebate program
time limit be extended. John Hay-
ford, executive director of OUA,


been published. Mr. Torres has
been a heavy equipment operator
with the company for 13 years.
Winners received a $100 gift
card and a copy of the calendar. Mr.
Torres' daughter, Anali was the only
winner from the state of Florida.
Anali is a sixth grader at Osceola
Middle School who, according to
her mother Delores Torres, loves
anything to do with art.
Anali's artwork depicts chil-
dren playing on a playground with


person who came through the
office to do the research to ba-
sically accredit what the OCSB
was claiming to the insurance
company.
"I can't even describe the
battles we've been through dur-
ing the last three years," Mr. Bar-
rett explained. Some companies
and school systems chose to
hire outside companies just to
deal with the claiming process.
The OCSB did not hire any
outside help and had Mr. Barrett
and Mrs. Huddle to complete


that Coquina dedicates to the gen-
eral public, with some exceptions,
ingress and egress over Coquina
owned property.
However, the agreement states
specifically that neither Coquina
nor any other governmental entity
assumes responsibility for mainte-
nance of the roads in Viking.
In connection with this agree-
ment is a land swap. The county
will give 17 county owned lots to
Coquina. These lots are adjacent
to Coquina maintained canals and
would be used for fill dirt for canal
maintenance. In turn Coquina will
donate to the county three lots to
be used as garbage collection sites,


said that might be possible.
There was better news from
the developers of Awesome Ranch
to be built near Ancient Oaks. Mr.
Hayford said that the developers
of Awesome Ranch agreed to pay
their prorated share of the con-
struction costs.
That was not the case with Land,
Ventures of America (LVA), de-
veloper of Eagles Landing, which
would be on U. S. 441 S.E., east of
Ancient Oaks.
Mike Lasigno, speaking for
LVA, said that lack of funding had
caused them to change their plans.
Original plans called for six condo-
minium buildings, which would
have a view of the lake and houses
in the $250,000 to $300,000 price
range. However, they have been
forced to cut back considerably on
their plans. Now they are planning
on building affordable housing and
are seeking funding for such hous-
ing. He said it would be 90 to 120
days before they would know if
they could secure funding. With the
scaled back development he said
the cost of the sewer line would not
be affordable. Therefore, he and his
partners had looked at building a
treatment plant on site.
In the light of uncertain financ-
ing he was not able at this time to


greenery and nature surround-
ing them. Nearby is a road with a
Waste Management truck driving
by and picking up their signature
green trash bins. Anali entitled her
work as "The GREEN Machine".
This "Think GREEN" calendar
is centered on thinking green to-
wards everything that you do. Ac-
cording to Waste Management,
"thinking green means treating
their customers and each other
with dignity and respect, uphold-


the process, which according to
Mr. Barrett gave them a better
advantage because there was
no deviation in any of the in-
formation because the auditors
were always talking to the same
people.
After the first hurricanes, the
school employees learned a lot
and were quick to adequately
document anything and every-
thing before and after the storms
that were to come. This full
documentation allowed them to
have the back up to prove dam-


reserving drainage and ingress and
egress easements.
"We got what we wanted; the
county got what they wanted,"
stated Melvin Byars, chairman of
the Coquina board.
Under their water management
plan, Coquina is allowed do some
road maintenance to provide access
to their water control structures. To
help implement that plan the board
granted a contract in the amount of
$117,127 to Emmick and Sons to
provide, load, haul and distribute
19,158 cubic yards of shell rock for
road repair.
Durwin Tiner Construction, Inc.
was awarded a contract to provide,


make payments on his previous
commitment to help pay for the
forcemain. He suggested that in 12
months he might be better able to
make a commitment.
No action was taken on assign-
ing prorated costs to the developers
or on a rebate plan.
Positive results were reported
by board attorney Tom Conely on
his negotiations for right of way
easements for the forcemain. The
board agreed to pay $83,000 for
right of way through the Hamrick
property from R Bar Estates south-
ward to the L-63 Canal.
The attorney was also autho-
rized to continue negotiations with
Joe Hazellief for right of way ease-
ment and a site for the lift station
at a cost not to exceed $40,000 an
acre. This property is to the north of
Treasure Island on the L-63 Canal.
The board spent some time
listening to a presentation from a
representative of One Call Now, a
computerized emergency call ser-
vice that would call customers to
warn them of such things as wa-
ter main breaks, planned outages,
change of disinfectants and boil
water notices. Staff was directed
to pursue the matter further and
to investigate if other government
agencies would want to participate


ing high standards for safety in
all their operations, and working
with communities across North
America to make a positive differ-
ence."
Waste Management employs
around 50,000 people; all em-
ployees receive a copy of the
company calendar.
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ages and what needed to be
done to repair the damages.
The monies to repair the
roofs were all paid in advance
and they have been diligently
working on getting reimbursed.
Joe Eudy, with Global Claims
Service was one individual who
was a great help to Mr. Barrett
in his journey through the insur-
ance and FEMA bureaucratic
system.
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reached at caguilar@newszap.com.


load, haul and spread fill dirt for
road base at $4.62 a cubic yard.
Engineer Malcolm Johnson
announced that he expected ap-
proval in February for South Florida
Water Management permits to
mine shellrock on Coquina owned
lands. Superintendent Danny Fair-
cloth stated that he was waiting on
completion of telephone company
work to complete installing culverts
on Peavine Trial. He said that cul-
verts were being put in on other
roads also.
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in the program. The more govern-
ment agencies participate in the
program, the cheaper it would
be. The system could be used by
law enforcement and emergency
management to make emergency
announcements by telephone to a
large number of people.
Turning to another matter, the
board approved a contract for the
executive director. The contract
sets Mr. Hayford's annual salary at
$105,000. The term of the contract
is from April 11, 2006, when Mr.
Hayford became executive direc-
tor until Sept. 30, 2008. It also pro-
vides compensation for the time
from Nov. 19, 2005 to April 10, 2006
when Mr. Hayford was serving as.
interim executive director, the con-
tract will automatically renew for
successive one year terms' unless
either side terminates under certain
conditions.
In other business, the board:
*received the finance report for
the period ending 31 Dec., 2007;
*declared a 1986 generator, that
had been replaced, to be surplus;
and
*entered an agreement with
rate consultant Henry Thomas.
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Reporter Pete Gawda may be reached
at pgawda@newszap.com.


News Briefs

Main Street plans mixer
Okeechobee Main Street will hold their mixer on Tuesday, Jan.
15, at the Waldau Studio of Graphic Design, 111 N.E. Second St.
from 5 until 7 p.m. The public is invited where you can socialize,
network and enjoy light refreshments. For more information con-
tact OKMS at (863) 357-MAIN.
Main Street plans membership luncheon
On Wednesday, Jan. 16, Okeechobee Main Street will hold
their membership luncheon at the Brahma Bull Restaurant, 2504
U.S. 441 South at noon. The public is welcome to come see what
OKMS is doing for our community.

Glades County bans outdoor burning
The Glades County Board of County Commissioners has de-
termined that emergency conditions exist as a result of extreme
drought and other existing weather conditions. The Board imple-
mented a burn ban, starting Jan. 8, 2008. The ban will continue
in effect, without interruption, until the Board of County Commis-
sioners appropriate. The ban suspends any and all outdoor burn-
ing except where outdoor burning is being performed pursuant
to an outdoor burning permit issued by the Division of Forestry
or pursuant to other State authorization. The suspended/banned
outdoor burning includes: outdoor burning of yard waste, recre-
ational fires, the private use and discharge of fireworks and spar-
klers and the use of any other outdoor ignition source.


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Water
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little more money than I was en-
visioning."
Mr. Threewits said he thought
the county was paying around
$20 a month. He didn't realize
that amount represents the base
charge and does not include the
per-gallon charge nor does it in-
clude sewer charges.
Okeechobee County's charge
for the spigot is based on a -inch
commercial rate. The base water
rate is $20.21 per month. The con-
sumption charge is $3.46 per thou-
sand gallons up to 3,000 gallons,
and $5.19 per thousand gallons for
amounts over 3,000. The county is
also charged a base sewer rate of
$22.02, and a flat rate of $5.54 per
thousand gallons.
For example, the meter at Lock
7 was read on June 22 and indi-
cated that 4,180 gallons of water
was used. The county had to pay
a base water rate of $20.21, plus
$10.38 for the first 3,000 gallons
and an additional $6.12 for the re-
maining 1,180 gallons. The base
sewer rate of $22.02 along with
the per-thousand charge of $23.16
would then be added. That brings


the county's bill to $81.89 for that
period.
In December the meter was
read on Dec. 20 and the usage rate
went up to 5,261, which means
the county's total bill was $87.50.
While the county writes the
check, it's ultimately the ap-
proximately 36,000 taxpayers in
Okeechobee County who foot the
bill.
"If it's costing us that much,
we have to figure out what we're
going to do," said Clif Betts, chair-
man of the Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners.
In the long run, however, Mr.
Betts points out that it may be
cheaper to pay the monthly water
bill than to shut it off then have to
pay a connection fee to re-connect
to OUA when and if the area at
Lock 7 is developed.
"I don't want to lose that con-


nection fee," he said. "I hate to
spend the money, but I hate to
cost the taxpayers money."
OUA said if the water was shut
off at Lock 7 the cost of re-connect-
ing would depend on the amount
of time the water was shut off -- it
is not a flat fee. For example, if the
meter was pulled and the water
was off for six months it.would
cost the county just under $500 to
connect.
But, if it was off for over three
years that cost balloons to $7,000.
It should also be mentioned
that these costs are today -- what
they will be in the future is not
known.
"It may be cheaper to pay a
minimum charge than to shut it off
and have to pay for a new connec-
tion later on," said Mr. Threewits.
OUA also said the county can-
not have the water there without


the sewer charge -- it's mandatory
that they pay for the sewer.
When asked how long the
spigot has been there, Mr. Betts
could only say that it's "been there
since I was a kid."
The two bathrooms adjacent to
the spigot have long been closed
due to vandalism. At least three
times they have been fixed up and
opened and then closed because
the plumbing and fixtures were
being destroyed.
"We even put stainless steel
fixtures in there," said Mr. Betts of
the last time the bathrooms were
open to the public.
For now, said the county com-
missioner, the spigot will remain
open to the public.
"If they need water, they're ei-
ther going to get it there or from
someone's business," he said.
And, once a month, Mr. War-
ren will .make the drive from Bas-
inger into Okeechobee to fill up
his plastic jugs with water. And
even though he probably hasn't
thought about it, he is a taxpayer
and he's paying for it.
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Submitted photo

Senior Singers
The residents of Okeechobee Health Care Facility were delightfully serenaded recently by the Senior Singers, a volunteer
group who has been entertaining the residents for the past twenty years. Participants (front row, seated left to right) are:
Bob Wood, Lois Wagner, Frances Snyder, Frankie Hoffeld, Rozella Garrett, Edna Delia, Jeanne Stickler (accompanist), and
Marge Skinner (director); (back row) include: Dolores Anchors, Mim Kapteina, Lucy Johnson, Patsy Black, Garnet Ollila,
Chuck Kapteina, Bill Stickler, and Bob Snyder.


Looking for some excitement?


By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
Singing,
dancing and dining

Local square dancers can
get down at the clubhouse in
Seminole Cove, 1799 S.W. 35th-
Circle, off S.W. 16th Ave. on Tues-
day, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., and now
every Tuesday. Lessons will also
be starting for beginning dancers.
For information contact Marilyn
Zody at (863) 357-0122.
Not so hot at karaoke? Well
then join the Lipsync group be-
ginning Saturday, Jan. 12, at 2
p.m. at the American Legion Post
64. Public is welcome and lunch
will be served. For information
call Anna Bush at (863) 357-1566
or (863) 532-9060.
If you are planning on ventur-
ing out of town and want to sup-
port IRCC scholarships, start tap-
ping your toes and get ready for
the musical mix of Ron Bartol and
the Florida Music Makers as the
Florida Association of Commu-
nity Colleges presents "Dancin'
in the Aisles!" Jan. 12, at 7 p.m.
and Jan. 13, at 2 and 8 p.m. at the
McAlpin Fine Arts Center, on the
IRCC Main Campus in Fort Pierce.
This group of musicians and vo-
calists will blast you into the New
Year with a musical mix from the
40's and 50's with rock and.roll,
slow dance, calypso, disco
and more. Tickets are $15. Call
the McAlpin Fine Arts Center Box
Office today at (772) 462-4750 or
toll-free at 1-800-220-9915 to re-
serve your seats, these tickets are
sure to sell out!
Join the Women of Tomorrow
Chapter of the ABWA (American
Business Women's Association)
for an evening of fun at the KOA
Center on Feb. 16, for a Golden
Oldies Dinner Dance from 7
p.mn. until 11 p.m. DJ Jerry Cham-
bers and the Party Dolls and SHA-
BOOM will be making the oldies
spirit come to life with live music!
Cost is $25 per person. Funds go
towards scholarships for young
women pursuing an education in
a business field. For information
or to purchase tickets, call Presi-
dent Marilyn Rinear (863) 697-
1807, Event Coordinator Kathleen
Shatto (863) 467-4663, or Secre-
tary Marie Kirchhoff (863) 357-
0868 and come dance your socks
off at the KOA.
The Agri-Civic Center is the.
place to be on Friday, Jan. 18,
beginning at 7 p.m. and Satur-
day, Jan. 19, at noon. All barbe-
cue lovers are going to want to
check out the sixth annual Top
of the Lake BBQ Affair hosted
by Okeechobee Main Street to
taste all the BBQ creations by lo-
cals and cooks from all over the
state. Both Friday and Saturday
night you can enjoy the sounds
of the Timmy Bast Band during
the BBQ Affair. For more informa-
tion about the event, call Karen
Hanawalt, at (863) 367-6246.
Family outings
The Anastasini Family Eu-
ropean Circus is in town for Fri-
day through Sunday, Jan. 11, 12,
and 13. This highflying acrobatic
spectacular is a draw for the en-
tire family. Show times are as fol-
lows: Friday, Jan. 11, at 7:30 p.m.;
Saturday, Jan. 12, at 4:00 and 7:30
p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2
p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are on
sale at the Okeechobee Chamber
of Commerce, 55 S. Parrott Ave.
Ringside box seats are available
for $25 for adults and $15 for chil-
dren under 12 80 ringside seats
are available per show; Mezza-
nine seats are available for $20 for
adults, $15 for senior citizens and
$10 for children under 12; general
admission seating is available for
$15 for adults, $10 for senior citi-
zens and $10 for children under
12. There is no charge for infants
or very small children who do not
take a seat.
If you want to venture out of
town, Hendry County Rodeo
Association is sponsoring, Paul
Daily, the "Real Horse Whis-
perer" at the Glades-Hendry
Arena at the Glades Resort on Sat-


urday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m. Paul does
not "break horses", he "gentles"
them, with words and pats, until
they let him bridle, saddle and
ride them all within two hours.
For more information, visit Paul's
website at www.wildhorsemi-
nistiries.com.
Some hearty family fun can be
found at the Okeechobee Cham-
ber of Commerce Speckled
Perch Festival beginning with
the parade on Saturday, Feb. 9 at
10 am. The festival will continue
throughout Saturday and Sunday,
Feb. 9-10, with vendors with ev-
erything from arts and crafts to
fun and games for the younger
.crowd. For 'more information,
contact the Chamber at (863)
763-6464.


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can be printed. What follows is a sampling of some of the
discussions currently taking place. Thanks for participating!
NEIGHBOR: Hi, I just wanted to tell you this little story. Last
week I was helping my neighbor catch a dog that had gotten out of
her yard. I did manage to catch both of the dogs, but in the process
my finger was broken. And I am very sad to say, that these ungrate-
ful neighbors of mine have never called, or came over to see, or
even asked how I am doing. And here I am with a broken finger.
They did not offer to pay any of the cost and I am just wondering,
what character does count in Okeechobee? I would just like my
other neighbors to know this story, so that they will think twice
before they go and help their neighbors.

VINEYARD: In response to the caller who asked about The
Vineyard. The number to the church called the Vineyard is (863)
763-8183.

DOG: To the person who called about the dog in Four Seasons
that had no shelter and was lying in a little ball, you need to call
animal control.

HOMESTEAD: Will the newspaper please put in an explana-
tion of the homestead exemption amendment that they are trying
to pass? It's really not easy to understand what it means. If you
could explain it to us in plain English we really would appreciate
it, because we really need your help. Editor's note: Thank you
for calling. We are working on stories about this to help
explain the options to our readers.

LETTER: I would just like to reflect on the letter that was given
to you by the witch and her big thing on our religion. She said that
she doesn't influence our religion so why should we influence hers.
In her letter she is putting down our religion by saying there is no
devil, like the church just made the devil up or something. I have
news for her. 2,000 years ago, Jesus went into the wilderness for
40 days and was tempted by the devil. He was tempted by Satan,
Lucifer, whatever you want to call him. Also, Jesus in some of his
miracles, exorcised demons from people. In instance he exorcised
demons and asked their names and they said their name was Le-
gion. She also claims that her religion doesn't have anything to do
with the devil. But there are a lot of satanic people that claim they
are witches out there that do the things that she says they don't do.
There is a satanic version of what she is depicting as a perfectly
innocent religion.

WITCHES: I would like to address the letter to the editor about
pagans/witches. In her letter she says, that because God used the
word gods (plural) that, that means that there are gods. That is
not at all what is meant by that. The commandment says that thou
shalt not have "false gods" before rrie. That was said because back
then people worshipped snakes and cats and such and then in
Greek times they worshipped different gods and goddesses. In the
Christian religion, God has never said that there was more than one
god. Further more she goes on to say that Adam and Eve couldn't
have happened because there were cavemen. That is false to, be-
cause whatever came from something, yes I agree that animals
have evolved because there were mammoth and they became el-
ephants and there were saber tooth tigers and they became tigers.
But they adapted to the warmer climates, the elephants lost their
big fur coat, tigers got more plentiful food and fewer adversaries so
S'their teeth got smaller. Let's look at the human/caveman theory; if
we came from apes, whatever animal has evolved from that pre-
decessor is no longer here. So if we came from monkeys, chimps
then we would not be here any longer. We would have evolved
from being from them. So that just proves that right there. Please
print this because it is important and she is poisoning our kids'
minds. She says we need to leave them alone and their religion.
Well she is persecuting us with our religion.

WHAT GOES AROUND: This is to there person who threw the
beer bottle in the ditch in front of my house, in my yard which we
keep mowed. The Lord saw you do that and yours is coming.

HEAVEN AND HELL: I find it interesting there is all this discus-
sion of religion in the paper. I think that is healthy for the com-
munity. My kids often go with their friends to other churches and
we welcome their friends to come with ours but only with their
parents' permission of course. The more we discuss our beliefs,
the more we learn. It's not a bad thing to question church teach-
ings, although some things you just take on faith. But if you really
have faith, you aren't afraid of asking questions. Having your faith
tested just makes it stronger. I think it is possible for more than one
answer to be it. Consider this do you believe that the harm you
do in this life will eventually cause you to suffer and the kindness
you show in this life will come back to you in turn?




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Upcoming Events

Friday Jan. 11
Narcotics Anonymous meets each Friday for an open discus-
sion meeting at 8 p.m. at the Just For Today Club of Okeechobee,
2303 Parrott Ave., The Lake Shops Suite K. For information, call (863)
634-4780 or (863) 467-5474.
Tops Take off Pounds Sensibly #669 meets at 9 a:m. at the
First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second St. The-public is in-
vited. Anyone interested in a sensible approach to losing weight and
becoming a part of a caring group is welcome to come and see what
we are all about. For information, contact Ollie Morgret at (800) 932-
8677.
A.A. meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist
Church,'200 N.W. Second St. This is an open meeting.
A.A. meets from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 200
N.W Third St. This is an open speaker meeting.
Haven of Rest Church, 2947 S.W Third Terrace, holds meet-
ings for persons with alcohol and drug related problems at 6 p.m. For
information call (863) 357-3053.
Saturday Jan. 12
Worship in Song at the Living Word of Faith Church of
Okeechobee, 1902 S. Parrott Ave., on the second Saturday of the
month beginning at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend and all
Christian* singers and musicians are welcome to take part. For infor-
mation, contact the church at (863) 763-6869; Pastor Lee Minton at
(863) 763-3373; or, Sister Yvonne Price at (863) 467-6657.
Okeechobee Christian.Cycles will meet every Saturday at 7:30
a.m. at the Clock Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Ave. A ride will follow
a short business meeting. Anyone is welcome to ride twice before
joining. For information, contact: Roland Spencer at (863) 697-2247;
Debbie Izzo at (863) 634-6257; or, Holly Stewart at (863) 610-1251.
Teen Talk from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Jesus Holy Ghost Crusade
Mission, 1401 N.E. Park St. Every teen is invited. Topics of education
include: AIDS; free HIV testing; STDs; personal issues; domestic vio-
lence; abstinence; abuse of drugs; sex abuse; plus, educational ma-
terials and prevention tools. Call (863) 634-9340 or (863) 357-6248,
for information.
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at Grace Christian, 701 S. Parrott
Ave. It will be a closed discussion.
The Society of Young Magicians will meet from 10 until 11
a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Avon Park. For informa-
tion, call Dick Laneau at (863) 467-9540 or (727) 345-4323.
Barnyard Buddies meets from 10 a.m. until noon at the County
4-H Extension office at 458 U.S. 98 N. Everyone who would like to
be part of the Barnyard Buddies is invited, or you can sign up at the
Okeechobee County 4-H Extension office Monday through Friday
from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. For information, call the extension office
at (863) 763-6469.
The Living Word of Faith, 1902 S. Parrott Ave., gospel music
sing at 6 p.m. For information call (863) 763-6869.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. for an open discussion
at the Just For Today Club of Okeechobee, 2303 Parrott Ave., The
Lake Shops Suite K. For information call (863) 634-4780.


Community Events

Friday- Jan. 11

Author to speak at library
Historian and author, Dr. Gary Mormino, will present his program,
"The Florida Dream," based on his book, "Land of Sunshine, State of
Dreams," which describes his nearly two decades of research into
the social history of modern Florida at the Okeechobee County Li-
brary on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 at 7 p.m. This program is sponsored
by the Florida Humanities Council and is free and open to the public.
The Okeechobee Friends of the Library will provide refreshments fol-
lowing the program.

Shared Service Network to meet
The Executive Roundtable of the Shared Services Network of
Okeechobee County will conduct its monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m.
on Friday, Jan. 11,2008 in the Board Room of the Okeechobee Coun-
ty School Administration Building. This forum provides a mechanism
for dialogue and problem solving in our community though the col-
laborative efforts of our local decision makers. The public is invited to
attend. For more information, please call (863) 462-5000 Ext. 257.

Hospice plans yard sale
Hospice of Okeechobee will host a "Gigantic Yard Sale" at the
Blue Volunteer Building, next to The Hamrick Home (411 S.E. 4th
Street) on Friday, Jan. 11, at 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 12,
from 8 a.m. until noon. Many new items are available. All monies
raised will go to the continuing care for our patients in The Hamrick
Home and our patients who choose to stay in their own homes. For
information, call Cathy at (863) 467-2321 or (863) 697-1995.

Believers Fellowship delivers lunch
Believers Fellowship Church will be delivering lunch to local busi-
nesses on Friday, Jan. 11 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Meal consist
of, 8 inch sub sandwich, chips, beverage, and dessert. Cost of meal
is $6. Deadline to order is Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 5 p.m. monies raised
will go towards building a playground. To order call Nicki at (863)
634-4327 and Linda at (863) 763-2938.


Community Events

OHS Scholarship Drive under way
College costs continue to increase each year and the students of
Okeechobee are always in need of financial assistance. The Okeechobee
High School Scholarship Program is currently recruiting to increase the
amount of scholarship funds available to these students. If you or your
business would like to offer a scholarship in your name, or if you have
any questions regarding scholarship contributions, please contact Bill
R. Black at (873) 462-5025 ext. 3113. The scholarship commitment
deadline is Jan. 11, 2008 so new scholarships can be included in the
scholarship booklets. If this is not convenient for you please call and
we will work out the details.
Saturday Jan. 12

Brighton Baptist benefit carwash
Brighton Baptist Church is holding a benefit carwash to provide vi-
tamins for malnourished children in Haiti. The benefit will take place
at the Dollar General Store, (in the Winn-Dixie Shopping plaza, Hwy
441) on Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. For additional information call, Sharon Rice
at (863) 763-9064.

Benton is guest on radio show
Saturday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 a.m. 91.7 FM and 100.3 FM' vif have guest
speaker Cheryl McCrary, Chairperson and Margaret Benton, past Chair-
person, Dr. Martin King Jr. Commemorative Committee of St. Lucie
County, to discuss the topics of A week of kindness, the Restoration of
the Lincoln Theatre, The King Concert (Sat. Jan. 12) and Events sched-
uled through Jan. 21 with the theme, "Uniting Communities Today and
Tomorrow." This discussion will be rebroadcast at 1 and 6 p.m. For
information call (772) 489-6522 Dr. MLK Jr. Commemorative Com-
mittee of St. Lucie County.

Lipsyne is Back at the American Legion Post 64
The American Legion Post 64 welcomes back the "Lipsync" on Sat-
urday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. There will be lunches served. The public is
welcome. For information call Anna Bush at (863) 357-1566 (home)
or (863) 532-9060 (cell).

Miniature Equine Extravaganza set
On Jan. 12, 2008 at Paddock Farms, off Hwy 710, the Miniature
Horse Club of South Florida will sponsor an "Equine Extravaganza."
There will be miniatures to see and touch, horse related crafts; used
horse related items for sale and also a clinic to show how to compete
in showmanship with your miniature horse. If you own a miniature, if
you would like to own a miniature or if you would just like to know
more about these great animals, come to this event. There is no admis-
sion charge. For information, call (863) 763-6376.

Get to dancin' at IRCC
Start tapping your toes and get ready for the musical mix of Ron
Bartol and the Florida Music Makers as the Florida Association of Com-
munity Colleges presents "Dancin' in the Aisles!" on Jan. 12, at 7 p.m.
and Jan. 13, at 2 and 8 p.m. at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center, on the In-
dian River Community College Main Campus in Fort Pierce.This group
of musicians and vocalists will blast you into the New Year with a musi-
cal.mix from the 40's and 50's with rock and roll, slow dance, calypso,
disco and more. All proceeds from the concert will benefit IRCC schol-
arships. "Dancin' in the Aisles!" will be performed at the McAlpin Fine
Arts Center on Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. and Jan. 13, at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets
are $15. Purchase tickets at the box office located in the McAlpin Fine
Arts Center lobby at the IRCC Main Campus at 3209 Virginia Avenue in
Fort Pierce, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by phone with
VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Call the McAlpin Fine
Arts Center Box Office today at (772) 462-4750 or toll-free at 1-800-220-
9915 to reserve your seats, as shows sell out quickly.

Redemption yard sale planned
The Ft. Drum Community Church, 32415 Hwy 441 N., will be hold-
ing a Redemption yard sale on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 9 a.m. until 3
p.m. All monies raised will go to The Voice of The Martyrs. For informa-
tion, please contact Pastor Fred Hodges at (863) 467-1733.

Bluegrass Benefit Concert in BHR
The Buckhead Ridge Baptist Church will hold a Blue Grass Benefit
Concert on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. at the Church, 8 Cypress St., in
Buckhead Ridge. Featured bands will be: Tomorrow's News, Potter
Road,and the Bakers. Tickets are a $5 donation at the door. Proceeds
from the concert will help Jim Womble on his missionary trip to Africa.
For information call Ralph Baker at (863) 357-6113.

Kingsmen Quartet in concert
The Kingsmen Quartet will be in concert on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 7
p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 425 S.W 28"' St. A love offering
will be received. For information call (863) 763-7113.
Sunday Jan. 13

Homecoming Day
Sunday, Jan. 13 is Homecoming Day at Brighton Baptist Church,
24050 SR 70 W There will be plenty of good singing, good preaching,
good fellowship and good food. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and
worship is at 10:45 a.rm. Brother Cecil Burns will be the featured speak-
er during the morning service. For information call (863) 763-3063.


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Welcome to our very first Real
Estate Roundup Column. We will
be "corralling" every bit of news
that affects home sales and rentals
in the area to share with you and
we can use every bit of news you
send to us: Stories about unusual
happenings; people moving up in
local real estate companies; funny
stories; and your comments on the
stories we run in this column.
Tell us what you would like to
know and we will try to find it for
you.
The big news right now is
the proposed amendment to the
Homestead Exemption Law. Will
it pass or not? Who will be af-
fected? How much? Would it re-


ally be good for Okeechobee and
Okeechobee County?
Okeechobee News staffers
are working on some answers,
for you. Watch the papers! Send
us your comments. The special
election is Jan. 29, a little more
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IRCC host technology training sessions


Florida has the nation's
fourth-largest high-tech work-
force with over 276,000 work-
ers who typically get jobs with
excellent salaries. On the
Treasure Coast, Indian River
Community College is the hub
for training opportunities in
emerging technologies. A se-
ries of Information Sessions
regarding careers in technolo-
gy fields will be held on Thurs-
days at 4 p.m. in the Kight Cen-
ter for Emerging Technologies,
at the IRCC Main Campus, off
35th Street in Fort Pierce.-
The first information ses-
sion is Thursday, Jan. 17, and
focuses on the IRCC Robotics
and Photonics Institute, which
provides sophisticated train-
ing in the latest technologies


related to robotic automation
and lasers. Robots are used in
biomedical research, ocean
and space exploration, home-
land security, food processing
and advanced manufactur-
ing. Photonics technicians are
among the highest paid in U.S.
industry, with median salaries
around $55,000.
The next session is Jan. 24,
and will focus on the Cyber Se-
curity Institute, which provides
training in web development,
e-commerce, IT support, net-
working and programming.
Students in this Institute learn
about the latest in network
security and web design/de-
velopment and maintain web
sites using Dynamic HTML,
XML and scripting language.


The Jan. 31 session will
focus on the IRCC Interior
Design Technology program.
The field of interior design
combines creativity with tech-
nology. Interior designers uti-
lize artistic vision and diverse
skills to work with clients to
design solutions that are visu-
ally appealing and technically
sophisticated.
Other sessions will focus
on digital media/graphic de-
sign and carpentry career
training. Sessions are on the
following Thursdays at 4 p.m.,
in the Kight Center for Emerg-
ing Technologies, at the IRCC
Main Campus, off 35th Street in
Fort Pierce:
Jan. 17, 4 p.m. Learn
about careers in Robotics and


Photonics. Room VI 16.
Jan. 24, 4 p.m. Learn
about careers in Cyber Secu-
rity. Room V121.
Jan. 31, 4 p.m. Learn
about careers in Interior De-
sign. Room V442.
Feb. 7, 4 p.m. Learn
about careers in Digital Media/
Graphic Design. Room V213.
Feb. 28, 4 p.m. Learn
about Carpentry Career Train-
ing. Room V309.
For more information about
these free information ses-
sions, contact the Information
C..all Center at 1-866-866-4722
or Rosemary Wiesner at the
IRCC Advanced Technology
Division at 1-866-866-4722, ext.
7575.


Obituaries


MAlan 1 Wildmann
Alan R. Wildmann, of
Okeechobee and formerly of
West Palm Beach, died Jan. 7,.
2008 at his residence. Mr. Wild-
mann was born
Jan. 8, 1964 in
Miami he had
been a resident
of Buckhead
Ridge for the
past 2 years. He
was a man with
a heart as big
+ as he was. He Alan R.
was a diehard Wildmann
Dolphins fan
whether they won or lost, and a
friend to all who knew him. He
loved to go to Lake Okeechobee
to meditate. He was the most car-
ing and compassionate person
and was always willing to help.
He loved everyone uncondition-
ally and will be missed by all who
knew and loved him.
He is survived by his mother
and father, Neal and Carol Daniels
of Buckhead Ridge; sister, Tammy
Carter of Okeechobee; niece,
Tiffany C. (Eric Bushey) Clark of
Hollywood, Fla.; great nephew,
Austin Clark of Hollywood, aunt
and uncle, Gene and Diane Cook
of Buckhead Ridge; cousins,
Billy Cook and Cindy Eannarino
both of West Palm. In addition,
he is survived by his compan-


ion of 24 years, Scott Martin of
Okeechobee.
A celebration of life party
was held in his memory at Lake
Okeechobee for his friends and
family on Jan. 9. Friends may sign
the guestbook at www.buxtonfu-
neralhome.com.
All arrangements. are under
the direction and care of Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory,
110 N.E. Fifth St. Okeechobee.

George S. Walters
George S. Walters, age 74 of
Moore Haven, died Jan. 10, 2008
at Raulerson Hospital. He was
born April 12, 1933 in Woburn.
Mass., to the late George and
Eliza Walters. Mr. Walters proudly
served our country in the U.S.
Navy during the Korean Conflict
and Vietnam. He was in the U.S.
Navy 25 years then surrendered to
the ministry in 1980. He pastored
churches in Oregon, Georgia and
Florida and was a member of the
Okeechobee Missionary Baptist
Church. He was a member of the
Fleet Reserve and enjoyed wood-
working, football, and NASCAR
racing. He came to Florida from
Georgia in 1998.
Mr. Walters is survived by his
wife of 54 years, Joyce Walters
of Moore Haven; sons, Henry
(Lori) Walters of Augusta, Ga.,
and Glen (Kim) Walters of Ir-


vington, Ky.; daughters, Wendy
(Doug) Dunbar of Overton, Nev.,
and Gail (Brian) Kerns of North
Port; sister, Una (Joe) Bigelow
of Rindge, N.H. In addition, he is
survived by 10 grandchildren and
five great grandchildren. He will
be greatly missed by all the lives
he has touched and will always
be loved.
Services will be at Bass
Okeechobee Chapel on Satur-
day, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. with Pastor
Lindell Selvey of the Okeechobee
Missionary Baptist Church offici-
ating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
Hospice of Okeechobee, P.O.
Box 1548, Okeechobee, 34973 or
Okeechobee Health Care Facility,
1646 N. Hwy 441, Okeechobee,
34972.
Friends may sign the guest-
book at www.bassokeechobee-
funeralhome.com.
All arrangements are entrusted
to the care of Bass Okeechobee
Funeral Home and Crematory,
205 N.E. Second St. Okeechobee.
I Evervthine We Ton


Bernice Jacqueline
Simmons
Bernice Jacqueline Simmons,
age 79, of Okeechobee passed
away, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008 in
Raulerson Hospital. Born, July 23,
1928 in Ft. Lauderdale, she had
been a resident of Okeechobee
since 1982. Her unique humor
and beautiful smile will be great-
ly missed.
She is preceded in death by her
husband, Ray Bernard Simmons;
daughters, Brenda L. Brown and
Deborah D. O'Conner.
She is survived by her broth-
er, Billie Durwood McCahee
of Okeechobee; sister, Doro-
thy Humphrey of Okeechobee;
grandson, Matthew O'Connor of
Miami and niece, Karen Bowers
of Okeechobee.
There are no service plans at
this time. Friends may sign the
guestbook at www.buxtonfuner-
alhome.com.
- Memorial contributions
can be made to Hospice of
Okeechobee, P.O. Box 1548,
Okeechobee, 34973.


IRCC to host
business workshop
The Indian River Community
College Business and Technology
Incubator, in partnership with the
Entrepreneur Development Insti-
tute at IRCC and the Economic
Council of Martin County, is host-
ing a FREE seminar, "Making your
Business Newsworthy." Anyone
who wonders how other busi-
nesses get into the news and wants
to learn the best way to share the
headlines will want to attend this
FREE "Lunch & Learn" seminar on
Wednesday, Jan. 16, presented at
noon at the Wolf High-Technology
Center at Indian River Community
College, 3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort
Pierce Telephone (772) 462 -4722.


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CBS HOME on 24.72 Acres. New roof in
'05, new appliances, new garage door, 2
wells, 4 stall pole barn with enclosed 12x12
pump house, hurricane shutters and many
more extras! Asking $745K. Ajoining 21
acres also available for $555K. MLS#rs
200003 & 200010. Please call Kelly for
more informtin 863697 1 3Oo


oin j eaui tfIl .2 asarut. neilmlC
on a beautiful 2.12 acres, fenced
horse pasture w/pond, inground
custom designed' pool; jacuzzi,
large concrete patio w/Ig BBQ and
tanning bed Your own Country
Club! $367,500 MLS#94513


3/2/3 CBS 2-story home, 2 storage THIS 312 HOME IS TOTALLY refurbished
sheds and dock on the canal. from top to bottom ($1500 flooring
Florida room w/glass windows over- allowance to pick your own colors). 1/4
looking the canal for a beautiful year Acre yard is fenced on three sides.
round view! $250,000 MLS#94526 $127,500 MLS#93249


"1/2 ACRE SOUTHWEST SECTION" "SOUTHERN CHARM"
Nice 3/2 DWMH in a great location In the You have GOT to see this 4/2 steel frame with
SW section. Close to schools and shopping Hardle Plank siding Southern Style home! Can
and situatedon a 1/2 acre lot with nice Oa be a 4 bedroom or 3 bedroom with an office.
Trees. Sitn the back deck and enjoy th Whirlpool tub in master bath. His/Her walk-n
T Sit on te bc d j.y oset Beautiful Oaks on this % +/- acre lot
beeze. $135,000 (94789) $289,000 (94718)


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CBS 4/ 2 % on % acre corner lot. 2 Immaculate Home In Southwest Okeechobee -
SLarge Lot at cul-de-sac Concrete Drive Very
car garage and rear patio all inside the Closeto Elementary & Middle School Only
City limits. $215,000 (200223) Minutes from Shopping, Banking Or
Entertainment $176,000 (93279)


"UNIQUE WATERFRONT" "QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD"
This property is unique in that you can live Well maintained 2/2 CBS home in quiet
in the front house and rent out the back niho,,hrhornnd Iinn Oec
house, or you can rent both units, neighborhood. Open concept living room,
Especially great for the fisherman or the dining and kitchen. Enjoy your morning cof-
handyman, plenty of room. On a good fee or tea on the front screened porch with
canatlead to he locks at the Marina. tile floor. $154,700 (94797)
$199Noe: hese ,7 s are sub s, omissions or w00 (94714)without notice. Inf bieved accurate but not guaranteed.
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By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Imagine skiing down the side
of a mountain at 91 kilometers
per hour. Then imagine that you
are blind when you are doing it?
Amazing, for the normal per-
son, of course, but for Craig Mc-
Farlane, it is part of a remarkable
life story that he will tell to local
school children afid various other
groups next week.
McFarlane, who was left blind-
ed in a horrible accident when
he was two years old, has not left
this handicap, he calls it a minor
inconvenience, stop him from a
successful, and fulfilling life.
"I'm absolutely happy to share
my message and instill inspiration
in lives that need it," he said, in
a phone interview from his home
near Indianapolis, Indiana Thurs-
.day.
McFarlane is a good will am-
bassador for Edward Jones and
will appear at several venues in
Okeechobee from Monday, Janu-
ary 14 through Thursday, January
17.


The schedule includes a visit
to the KOA campground on
Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. He'll visit
Osceola Middle
School Tuesday
at 2 p.m. On
Wednesday Mc-
Farlane will visit
the freshman
campus at 9a.m.
and Yearling
Middle School at
2 p.m. On Thurs- Craig
day he will visit McFarlane
with students
at Okeechobee High School and
then hold a public event at the
Freshman Campus auditorium at
5 p.m.
"I absolutely love coming to
Florida, it's hard to argue with the
weather there in January, I really
enjoy the state and it's people,"
he noted.
McFarlane has met a lot of peo-
ple. He has visited approximately
2,500 schools giving motivational
speeches. He also has spoke to
Corporations and professional
sports teams. He also is a friend
of President George W. Bush and


has met some of the most famous
people in the world.
When he was two, McFarlane
was injured in a freak accident by
another child who had gotten a
hold of a welding torch. The kids
were tossing it around in his back
yard and a spark struck the inside
of his left eye. He received a rare
eye disease known as Sympa-
thetic Opthelmia, and six months
later he was totally blind.
It didn't stop him. He went on
to school, took a liking for sports,
and has never 'looked' back. He
went on to become an outstand-
ing wrestler in school. He won a
national blind wrestling cham-
pionship at age 13. He also has
excelled as an ice skater, water
skiing, golf, and track and field.
McFarlane spent time at Cy-
press Gardens and was the part
of the first ever blind water skier
show at the tourist attraction.
He also has recorded two
rock music albums and plays at
least four instruments. He won
a downhill skiing championship
were he was clocked at 50 miles
per hour. He shot a 91 on an 18


hole golf course and has excelled
at other pursuits.
He notes he was too young
to remember what it was like to
have vision. He doesn't remem-
ber colors or the faces of his par-
ents, who have been married for
57 years in Ontario, Canada.
He mentions Gordie Howe as
a major reason for his success.
The National Hockey League Hall
of Famer met Craig in Canada and
invited him to live with him and
his wife in Connecticut when he
was 19. From there McFarlane
realized his talent at communicat-
ing with people.
"Gordie was a great guy. I was
his shadow for 18 or 19 months.
He taught me a lot," Mr. McFar-
.lane said.
He now has a family of his
own. He and his wife, Patti
share three children, Morgan, 19
months, Ashley five, and Derrick,
seven.
McFarlane said he hopes to
reach as many people as he can
when he visits Okeechobee later
this month.


Big Lake Trailriders hold annual award banquet


Big Lake Trailriders held their
year end awards banquet on
Dec. 8, 2007 at Bassinger Civic
Center. Congratulations *to all
the winners. They were as fol-
lows:
Pony Class:
Champion Emily Dillon. Re-
serve Champion Lauren Taft.
Third Evan Ackerly. Fourth -
Helen McNaughton. Fifth Toni
Sposato. Sixth Sara Nastari.
Seventh Troy Ackerly. Eighth
Jody Mewborn.
Pee Wee:
Champion Megan McNabb.
Reserve Champion Missy
Latham. Third'- Megan Nastari.
Fourth Logan Jones. Fifth
Katie Brummett. Sixth Taylor
Lowe. Seventh Jessica Haugh-
er.
Junior Class:
Champion Erika Klingler
Reserve Champion. Carlie
Lanier. Third Katie Harness.t
F6urth Tiffany Etchison. Fifth
Megan Mullin. Sixth Jim-
my Furlin. Seventh Loranda
Southerland. Eighth Danielle
Rhemer. Ninth Kelsie Driscoll.
Tenth Cheyenne Fallman. 11t I
- Jessica Klinler. 12"' Chelsea.
McNabb. 13th Jessica Rhemer.


File photo/Katrina Elsken/Okeechobee News
The Big Lake Trailriders hold monthly horse shows at the
Okeechobee Cattlemen's Rodeo arena on U.S. Highway 441.
Senior Class: Rob Jones. Fifth Cari Noeth.
Champion Kim Paluska. Sixth Sherry Floyd. Seventh
Reserve Champion -Ana Jones. Katie Hudson...Eighth Kayla
Third Lisa Brown. Fourth Short. Ninth Renay Latham.

Patricia Louise Goolsby,
Licensed Real Estate Broker
634-5588
patgoolsby@embarqmail.com
Eric & Vicki Anderson 634-4106 M
FULL SERVICE REALTOR OFFICE 863-763-5588


Sup-Senior Class:
Champion Elisa Ackerly
Reserve Champion Tammy
Klingler. Third Carolyn Foulke.
Fourth Nancy Rogero. Fifth
- Jo Lundy. Sixth Susan Mc-
Cloud.
Novice Class Participa-
tion:
Kayla Crowley, Lisa Brown,
and Kayla Short.
Memorials:
Rick Burks Memorial Clint
McNaughton and Nikki Rhemer.
Miss Charlotte Memorial
- Helen McNaughton, Logan
Jones, Jimmy Furlin, and Kayla
Crowley.
Riders:
Most Improved Riders Jody
Mewborn, Katie Brummett, Jes-
sica Rhemer, Cari Noeth and Jo
Lundy.
The Trailriders would like to
take this opportunity to give, "A
big thank you" to Eli's Western
Wear, Okeechobee Cattlemen
and Walpole, Inc. for all of their
support last year.. First show of
the 2008 season is Jan. 19 at 4
p.m. at the Cattlemen's Arena.
Check out Our Website at
www.biglaketrailriders.com.;
for more information.


-U.S.C.mF. luiullit
seeking new members
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Flotilla 57 in Okeechobee is seek-
ing new members to become
involved in the Auxiliary's pro-
grams.
The Auxiliary is a volunteer
service organization composed
of men and women who active-
ly support recreational boating


sions.
The Auxiliary also provides
recreational boating safety sup-
port to sate and local authorities.
Members could be involved
in patrols, communications, ad-
ministration, seamanship, pilot-
ing/navigation, weather or search
and rescue.
For information, call (863)
763-0165.


/ TED ST*RR
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Residential/Commercial
And Also


Phone: 863-697-9713
Fax: 863-763-2949
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OKEECHOBEE
Fri. & Sat. 1/11 & 1/12,
8am-2pm. NW 33rd Ave in
Basswood. Follow signs.
1st Time Yard Sale!


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TREASURE ISLAND
Thursday & Friday, Jan. 10th
& 11th &Jan. 17th & 18th,
8am-4pm, 4276 21st Court
Clothing, Fishing Equip., H/H
Items, Dishes, Glasses &
More! See you there!
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DRIVER
FULL TIME, BENEFITS,
GREAT PAY
Delivering propane,
maintaining equipment &
provide great customer
service. CDL B Hazmat.
Ferrellgas, 204 SW 7th Ave,
Okeechobee (863)763-7557
FAX (863)763-5206
Professional Sales Executive
position available for a busy
new home sales business.
Sales experience a plus. No
real estate license required.
Salary plus commission.
Call (863)763-6376
or (863)357-2700.
-SALES MANAGER-
Local building company seeks
Sales Manager. Must have
proficient computer skills in-
cluding C.A.D. Minimum 10
years construction industry ex-
perience. Excellent interper-
sonal and presentation skills.
Strong written and verbal
skills. Financing and estimat-
ing knowledge a plus.
Send resume to PO. Box 991,
Okeechobee, FL 34973.
WAITRESS & COOK: Apply in
person,after 2pm @ Pizza
Heaven 208 South Parrot Ave.
863-763-9299

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extra bucks when you
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Child Care Offered415
Instructionl 420
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Start a new career in the much needed field of
nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Complete the
Hospitality Assistant course/training at Okeechobee
Healthcare Facility and become a CNA in 4 weeks. Next
class begins soon.Instructor RN/experienced teacher has
a very high CNA exam passing rate. Qualified CNAs are
then eligible for LPN training. Good benefits.
Apply In Person For Further Details:
406 N.W. 4th Street (863) 357-2442

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

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


DEE'S MINOR REPAIR
License # 5698
& Pressure Washing
License #1126
FREE ESTIMATES
(863)467-2917
or (863)261-6425


Merchandise



Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
gAppliances 515


Books & Magazines535
Building Materials540
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550
Children's Items 555
China, Glassware, Etc. 560
Clothing 565
-Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595
Fireplace Fixture 600


Health & Reducing
Equipment 620
Heat ng Equipment/
Supplies 625
Household Items 630
Jewelry 635
Lamps/Lights 640
Luggage 645
Medical Items 650
Miscellaneous 655
Musical Instruments 660
Office Supplies/ -
tEquipment u 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



AKC YORKIES 1 female
$600, 3 males $500 ea,
(863)467-4337


CHilPO0 PUPPIES- (2) Tiny
toy males, white. Shots/vet
health cert. $300 cash only.
(863)357-0037.


TV ANTENNA TOWER 75ft,
Rohn, Guyed 12" Triangular
welded galvanized base +
7/1 Oft +5 ft top, you dis-
mantle and move, $1000
(863)634-7040


Rentals


DUPLEX 3 BR, 1 BA, $850
mo. 1st & sec. to move in.
No pets. Call (863)634-9899
IMMACULANT 2 BR, 11/ BA,
2 Story apt. Washer/Dryer.
Fenced. Patio. $750 1st,
last, sec. (863)634-3313
OKEECHOBEE- furnished effi-
ciency, lbr, $150/wk, You
pay own utilities
(863)467-4253



OKEECHOBEE CITY Oak
Lake Villa, 2/2, W/D, #47,
$900/mo + $500 dep. New-
ly remodeled (561)743-0192


BASSWOOD 2 BR, 1 BA,
$900 mo. 1st & sec. to
move in. No pets. Call
(863)634-9899
BASSWOOD New house in
good location, 3br, 2ba
w/garage, $1200/mo, 33rd
Rd (561)379-9417 or
(561)683-9754
BRAND NEW 4/2 $1095.
mo., 1st. & sec. No pets
863-484-0809


Place Your
YARD SALE
ad today!

Get FREE signs!


Call Classifieds
877-353-2424


Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., a leader in alter-
native treatment programs for youth-at-risk, is
seeking a Registered Nurse and a Health Servic-
es Manager for our program in Okeechobee, FL.
The RN position req. a current FL license, 2 yrs
of nursing exp., preferably with children/adoles-
cents. Must have MS Word and Excel skills, and
a valid driver's license. The Health Services
Manger req. a min. of 3 yrs nursing exp., lyr in
an administrative or supervisory role. (M.S. may
be substituted for one year of req. exp.) Must
possess organizational, budgeting, writing, and
communication skills. Must have exp. in medical
practices, procedures and regulations, health
care management, adolescent health care needs.
ACA, DJJ, and Florida Statutes as related to job
responsibilities. EOE, M/W/D/V,
Drug Free Workplace.
Send resume to
M Kekahuna
fax:727-442-5911
or recruiting@eckerd.org


LICENSED CLINICAL SPECIALIST

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., a leader in
alternative programs for youth-at-risk seeks a
Licensed Clinical Specialist for residential
program in Okeechobee, FL. Licensed Clinical
Specialist, provides high quality mental health and
substance abuse services to youth in the program.
Serves as a clinical consultant to other facility
staff. Requires a Florida license, licensed as
either a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health
Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or
Clinical Psychologist. Coursework/practicum exp.
in group work, family therapy, and/or substance
abuse treatment is pref., 2 yrs. min. in progressive
clinical exp. in a multi-disciplinary treatment
setting. Prior exp. with juvenile pop. pref. Must
meet background screening req.
APPLY ONLINE @ WWW.ECKERD.ORG;
Fax resume to W. Gilmore @ 727-442-5911.
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BRAND NEW, 3BR's/2BA's,
lots of tile, garage, $1200.
Lawrence Associates,
1-800-543-2495.
BRAND NEW- Rent or Buy
3br/2ba, 1700 sq ft, garage,
laundry, tiled, $1100/mo.
rent. 100% applied to pur-
chase Of $168,500 after 1
year. 3429 NW 40th Dr.
Basswood. (561)718-2822
BUY, RENT OR LEASE
1310 SW 5th Ave.
3/2/2 Pool Home. Close to
everything. DreamCatcher
Realty (863)357-5900
DIXIE RANCH ACRES 3br,
2ba, $1000 / mo
(800)543-2495
DIXIE RANCH ESTATES -
NEW! 3 BR, 2 BA, new tile,
doors & paint, W/D. $900/mo
+ elec, + $900 sec dep. Pets
okay. (561)596-1344 or
(561)596-1476
MOVE IN SPECIAL
3BR/1.5BA, 15 min. from
town & 2BR/1BA. No pets.
1st & sec. Call Debbie
(863)467-2982 Mon.-Fri.,
8am til 4pm.
OKEE: 3/1 on V2 ac. Renovat-
ed, laundry, C/A/heat, screen
porch, carport. $1100. + 1st,
last, sec/refs. 305-458-8659
OKEECHOBEE 2br, lba
House on 1/ acre. W/D hook
up. Carport, Tile flooring.
$750. mo. (863)467-8797
OKEECHOBEE- 2/2, Washer &
Dryer, 6 mo or 1 yr lease,
$725/mo, $1500 to move in.
Great location. 907 SW 2nd
Ave (863)634-0512
OKEECHOBEE: 3br, 2ba, 819
SE10th St. Must have refer-
ences. Call 863-763-2416 or
863-447-0925


OKEECHOBEE ESTATES -
3BR/2BA, pool, fireplace.
1401 SE 8th Dr. 1st & sec.
Call to see (863)885-1347
SEASONAL, 1BR/2BA, all
new, comp. furn., waterfront
boathouse. (863)763-6809
or (765)348-8270

TAYLOR
CREEK
Prime Waterfront
265' Sea wall
with boat dock.
Unfurnished
3br, 2ba, W/D.
$1400. per
month.
(863)697-1280

WATERFRONT Treasure Is-
land 2 br, 1 ba MH $590/mo,
1 Rm. Cottage, $450/mo. All
req. 1st., last & sec. & Include
c i t y water .
(561)346-4692/346-4646

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



CLEAN PROFESSIONAL MALE
Seeks Same to share 4 BR, 2
BA. East of Okeechobee. $135
wk. Call (863)824-6112 or
(772)-349-8637 .

How do you find a Job In
today's competltlve
market? In the employ-
ment section of the clas-
sifieds


Real Estate


TEN UNIT BUILDING 8 Units
Occupied w/tenants. On
70W x 140L lot. $175,000 or
best offer. (863)763-8058



NEW HOME ON YOUR LOT!
Features 3BRs/2BAs, Ig. LR,
garage, $118k, includes per-
mit fees. Lawrence Asso-
ciates 1-800-543-2495

OKEECHOBEE
Zero Down. $999. mo.
4br, 2ba CBS Brand New.
Prices $139,900. 3824 NW
7th St. 561-248-3879 or
863-484-0809


BLUE CYPRESS Golf & RV, 2
waterfront lots, large pads,
pool & clubhouse, 9 hole
golf course, (239)945-7666



OKEE. Beautiful 3br, 2ba
Home & Lot. In 55+ Comm.
$127K. Neg. 863-763-8567
or 502-598-9115
On Taylor Creek, 55+ park,
furnished 2/1 mobile home,
Fla. rm., long carport, 2
sheds, Ig. covered dock &
boat slip, w/ift, Must See to
Appreciate! $35,000.
(863)447-9524


Mobile Homes
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OKEECHOBEE
Rental, SE 23rd Court,
For information.
(863)763-4892 or 763-5419



CHOICE OF 3BR, or 2 BR, 2
ba D/W's No pets, ydy lease,
starting @ $600/mo +
$1000 sec. 863-763-4031
MH 1 br, 1 ba. $600/mo for
1 person, $700/mo for 2
people, includes all utils +
cable. 1st mo + $200 sec.
(863)763-2098/610-1386/
763-4880 Elliebob Shores-
828 Hwy 441 SE
OKEECHOBEE 2BR/1BA,
No pets. Fenced yard.
$600/mo. & $500 security.
(863)763-0648



BANK REPO'S
MOVE TO YOUR LAND
Mobile Home Angels
561-385-4694
OAK PARK 2 BR, All furniture
stays including 2 sheds.
$22,500. (863)763-4662
OKEECHOBEE Furnished
2br, 2ba, Covered carport.
150'x70' lot on SE 58th Dr.
$55K w/$5K down Owner
Financing 10yr Mortgage
$600 mo. (863)467-6688
PALM HARBOR HOMES
4/2 Tile Floor, Energy Package
Deluxe loaded, over
2,200 sq.ft.
30th Anniversary Sale Special
Save $15,000.
Call for FREE Color Brochures
800-622-2832
PARK MODEL 4 yrs old, like
new, w/ bay window, furnished
Stevens, 78 West. Immed occ.
$19K. 859-582-6943
TRAILER, 35', w/Ig. Florida
room, in adult park, priced to
sell, $5,000. (863)467-6965


Recreation



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



AIR BOAT 13 ft, Stephull
w/300 lycoming upstack fuel
injected, 3 blade carbon fiber
prop. (561)719-1534
BASS BOAT '96, Stratos,
w/70hp Johnson outboard.
Very good cond. Like new.
$5250 Neg. (863)467-2153


CHAPARRAL '88 19 ft, only
50 hrs, 5.7 Merc Cruiser,
mint, loaded, bow rider.
$6500 (954)868-6518
STRATOS 273 '99 150
Yamaha Pro V, Hydraulic
steering, Hydraulic Jack
Plate, runs great, $6500 neg
(863)801-3459


Automobiles

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AKEA SEDONA '05, 17K mi.
w/remainder of factory war-
ranty. $1 0 0 0 0.
(863)675-8134


Public Notices


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IN THE FAMILY COURT
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF DARLINGTON
FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
08-DR-16-0003
South Carolina Department
of Social Services,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Tiffany Marie Vance, Henry Cooksey,
Danny Eason, John Doe,
and
Children:
Myda Denise Cooksey DOB:08/31/03
Dustin Charles Cooksey DOB: 09/09/04
Haylie Marie Eason DOB: 12/11/05
Defendants.
SUMMONS & NOTICE
TO: DEFENDANTS HENRY COOKSEY
AND JOHN DOE
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and re-
Suired to answer the Complaint for
termination of Parental Rights in and
to the minor children in this action, the
original of which has been filed in the
Office of the Clerk of Court for Darling-
ton County on the 2nd day of January,
2008, a copy of which will be deliv-
ered to you upon request; and to serve
a copy of your answer to the Com-
plaint upon the undersigned attorney
for the Plaintiff at Post Office Drawer
1377, Hartsville, South Carolina,
29551, within thirty (30) days follow-
ing the sate of service upon you, ex-
clusive the day of such service; and if
you fail to answer the Complaint within
the time stated, the Plaintiff will apply
for judgment by default against the de-
fendants for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
Elizabeth B. York
Attorney for Plaintiff
Hartsville, South Carolina 29551
(843)332-2231
FAX: 843)332-2231
S.C. Bar No.: 6938
January 8, 2008
256481 ON 1/11,18,25/08


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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
The Workforce Development Board of the
Treasure Coast Region 20 and the
Treasure Coast Workforce Consortium
announces a meeting of the Executive
Committee to which all persons are in-
vited:
Date & Time: Friday, January 18, 2008 -
8:00 a.m.
Place: Workforce Development Board
of the Treasure Coast
University Park
584 NW University Blvd., Suite 100
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986
EUBPOSEiTo discuss matters concern-
ing the Workforce Investment Act,
Workflorce Employment Opportunities,
the Welfare Transition Program, One-
Stop Career Centers and the Work-
force Development Board. A copy of
the agenda may be obtained by con-
tacting:
Workforce Development Board
of the Treasure Coast
University Park
584 NW University Blvd., Suite 108
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986
Should any person wish to appeal any
decision made by the Board with re-
spect to any matter considered at the
above referenced meeting, they will
need to ensure a verbatim recording of
the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is based, in or-
der to provide a record for judicial re-
view.
256430 ON 1/11/08


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-ublic Notice 5


NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSED SPECIAL EXCEPTION
NOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning
Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 6:00
p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 55
Southeast 3rd Avenue, in the Council Chambers, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida
To consider a Special Exception Petition No. 08-003-SE. This petition is being sub-
mitted by Kelly Kite, Jr., on behalf of property owner Okeechobee SR 70 Holdings,
LLC. The petition is to allow added height over 45 feet to the stairwells of a four
story hotel located within a Heavy Commercial Zoning District (Ref. Code Book
Section 90-285) for property located at 1108 East South Park Street (State Road
70 East).
Legal description: Being a parcel of land lying in Section 22, Township 37 South,
Range 35 East, Okeechobee County, Florida and being more particularly de-
scribed as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the centedine of S.R. 70
(as shown on FOOT Right-of-Way Map for S.R. 70 Okeechobee County Section
1070-2514, dated DWN=3-76) with Easterly boundary of Government Lot 2 ex-
tended, thence South 00 degrees 14 feet 21 inches East, along said Easterly
boundar of Government Lot 2 extended, a distance of 44.5 feet to a point; thence
South 89 degrees 54 feet 49 inches West, along the Southerly Right-of-Way of
S.R. 70 a distance of 125.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 de-
grees 14 feet 21 inches East, a distance of 690.53 feet; thence North 89 degrees
54 feet 49 inches East, a distance of 100.00 feet to a point lying on the Westerly
Right-of-Way line of Southeast 13th Avenue; thence South 00 degrees 14 feet 21
inches East a distance of 230.05 feet to the point of intersection of the Westerly
Right-of-Way line of Southeast 13th Avenue and the Hopkins Meander Line;
thence North 71 degrees 49 feet 20 inches West, a distance of 424.14 feet;
thence North 00 degrees 03 feet 47 inches West, a distance of 787.65 feet to a
point lying on the Southerly Right-of-Way line of SR. 70; thence North 89 de-
grees 54 feet 49 inches East, along said Southerly Right-of-Way line of S.R. 70, a
distance of 300.00 feet to the point of beginning
A copy of the entire application(s) and agenda are available in the General Services
Office, Rm 101 at City Hall or by calling Betty Clement at (863) 763-3372 x 218.
Please be advised that the Board of Adjustment and Appeals will serve as the de-
cision making body (quasi-judicial), on behalf of the City, to approve or deny Spe-
cial Exception Petitions.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any
decision made by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals with respect to any mat-
ter considered at this meeting, or hearing will need to ensure a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. General Services media is for the sole purpose
of backup for official records of the department.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida Statute
286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Betty Clement, no later than two (2) working days
prior to the proceeding at 863-763-3372 x 218; if you are heanng or voice im-
paired, call TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TIY).
BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator
Petition No. 08-003-SE
254727 ON 1/2,11/08



NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSED VARIANCE
NOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning
Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 6:00
p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 55
Southeast 3rd Avenue, in the Council Chambers, Room 200, Okeechobee, Flori-
da.
To consider a VARIANCE to reduce the required front setback from twenty-five feet
to zero feet within a Public Use (PUB) Zoning District (ref. Code Book Sec.
90-376(5)) submitted by Jim Threewits, on behalf of property owner(s) Okeecho-
bee County. The subject property is located at 504 Northwest 4th Street.
Legal description: Lots 1 through 12 of Blocks 95, 96,103,104 and all alleyways in
said Blocks; all of Northwest 5th Avenue, Northwest 6th Street and Northwest 3rd
Avenue lying adjacent to said Blocks, City of Okeechobee Subdivision.
A copy of the entire application(s) and agenda are available in the General Services
Office, Rm 101 at City Hall or by calling Betty Clement at (863) 763-3372 x 218.
Please be advised that the Board of Adjustment and Appeals will serve as the de-
cision making body (quasi-judicial), on behalf of the City, to approve or deny Vari-
ances.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any
decision made by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals with respect to any mat-
ter considered at this meeting, or hearing will needto ensure a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. General Services media is for the sole purpose
of backup for official records of the department.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida Statute
286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Betty Clement, no later than two (2) working days
prior to the proceeding at 863-763-3372 x 218; if you are heanng or voice im-
paired, call TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY).
B: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator
Petition No. 08-002-V
254735ON 1/2,11/08


NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSED SPECIAL EXCEPTION
NOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning
Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 6:00
p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 55
Southeast 3rd Avenue, in the Council Chambers, Room 200, Okeechobee, Forida
To consider a Special Exception Petition No. 08-002-SE. This petition is being sub-
mitted by Mark Brandel, on behalf of property owner Big Lake Eye Care, LLC. The
Petition is to allow one dwelling unit per commercial building (Ref. Code Book
ection 90-283(17)) for property located at 606 North Parrott Avenue.
Legal description: Lots 6 through 9 of Block 77, City of Okeechobee, according to
the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 10, of the Public Records of
Okeechobee County, Florida.
A copy of the entire application(s) and agenda are available in the General Services
Office, Rm 101 at City Hall or by calling Betty Clement at (863) 763-3372 x 218.
Please be advised that the Board of Adjustment and Appeals will serve as the de-
cision making body (quasi-judicIal), on behalf of the City, to approve or deny Spe-
cial Exception Petitions.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any
decision made by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals with respect to any mat-
ter considered at this meeting, or hearing will need to ensure a verbatim record of
the proceedings s made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. General Services media is for the sole purpose
of backup for official records of the department.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida Statute
286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Betty Clement, no later than two (2) working days
prior to the proceeding at 863-763-3372 x 218; if you are heanng or voice im-
paired, call TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY).
BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator
Petition No. 08-002-SE
254733 ON 1/2,11/08

PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION
Pursuant to Section 324 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
Act of 1986 (EPCRA), the following information is available to the public upon re-
quest during normal business hours by the Florida District VII Local Emergency
Planning Committee (LEPC) for Hazardous Materials. The District VII LEPC
serves residents of DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Polk, and Okeechobee Counties:
Hazardous Material Safety Data Sheets
Facility Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
Section 304 Chemical Release Follow-Up Notifications
District VII LEPC Emergency Plan for Hazardous Materials
EPCRA requires that any business that regularly uses, handles, or stores certain
hazardous chemicals register with State and local regulatory agencies. If you have
never registered or wish to obtain additional information, contact the agency listed
below. If you have previously complied, be sure your notifications are current -
penalties for non-compliance are severe.
To obtain notification information or learn more about EPCRA, please contact:
Florida District VII LEPC
555 East Church Street
P.0. Box 2089
Bartow, Florida 33831
863-534-7130 ext. 107
or visit the website at http://www.cfrpc.org
256395 ON 1/11/08


NOTICE OF SALE
Pursuant to FL ST 713.585, Auto Lien & Recovery Experts w/Power of Attomey, will
sell the following vehicles to the highest bidder to satisfy lien. All auctions held
with reserve, as is where is, Cash or Certified funds. Inspect 1 week prior at lienor
facility. Interested parties call 954-893-0052.
Sale date 01/24/08 @ 10:00 am.
Auction will occur where each vehicle is located under License AB0000538. Be ad-
vised that owner or lienholder has a right to a hearing prior to the scheduled date
of sale by tiling with Clerk of Courts. Owner/llenholder may recover vehicle with-
out instituting judicial proceedings by posting bond as per FL ST 559.917; 25%
buyer premium additional Net proceeds in excess of lien amount will be deposited
with the Clerk of Court.
#OKEEO49 lien amt $4228.96 1995 DODGE PK VIn #1B7FL26G8SW927491
Lienor: J & L MECHANIC & WELDING S, 601 S. PARROT AVE, OKEECHOBEE
AUTO LIEN & RECOVERY EXPERTS, INC.
PO Box 813578, Hollywood, FL 33081-0000
(054) 893-0052
256413 ON 1/11/08


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NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSED VARIANCE
NOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning
Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 6:01
p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The meeting will be held at City Hail, 55
Southeast 3rd Avenue, in the Council Chambers, Room 200, Okeechobee, Flori-
da.
To consider a VARIANCE to change the front setbacks from twenty to zero feet and
the North side setbacks from eight to zero feet within a Heavy Commercial (CH
Zoning District (ref. Code Book Sec. 90-285(1)) submitted by property owners)
David and Anita Nunez. The subject property is located at 108 Northeast 7th Ave-
nue.
Legal description: the South 99 feet of the following contiguous parcels of land
( consolidated), lying in and comprising a part of Section 15, Township 37 South,
Sange 35 East, Okeechobee County, Florida, and being more particularly de-
scribed as follows: all of Block 148, City of Okeechobee Subdivision, according
to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee
County, Florida; also
Beginning at a point where the North boundary line of North Park Street, extended
West, intersects with the West boundary line of Block 148, City of Okeechobee
Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public
Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, if extended South, said point being 70
feet East of the Southeast comer of Block 149 of said plat of Okeechobee; thence
run Northeasterly 126.9 feet; thence run East 55 feet, more or less, to the West-
ern shore line of the Onoshohatchee River, now known as Taylor Creek; thence
run Southerly, along the Western shore line of said Taylor Creek, to the intersec-
tion with the North boundary line of said North Park Street, thence run West 83.2
feet to the Point of Beginning; also
Beginning at a point of intersection 148.26 feet East of-the East boundary line of
Block 149, City of Okeechobee Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded
in Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Rorida, measured
at right angles to and 100 feet North of the North boundary line of North Park
Street; thence run Northeasterly and parallel to the East boundary of said Block
148 and 70 feet there from, for a distance of 223.6 feet; thence run east on the
south line of Northeast 2nd Street (formerly Eighth Street), for a distance of 59
feet to the Western shore line of the Onoshohatchee River, now known as Taylor
Creek; thence run Southwesterly, along the Western shore line of said Taylor
Creek, for a distance of 225 feet; thence run West 55 feet to the Point of Begin-
ning; also
All that part of Riverside Drive, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1,
Page 22, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, (now vacated, aban-
doned and closed), extending from the East boundary line of Northeast 7th Ave-
nue (formerly Oklocknee Street), where the same intersects with the North
boundary line of North Park Street, and North to the South boundary of Northeast
2nd Street (formerly Eighth Street), if extended EasL
The lands described above, as shown on the plat of Riverside Drive as recorded in
Plat Book 1, Page 22, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, Less and
except the South eight feet, thereof, taken for State Road right-of-way.
A copy of the entire application(s) and agenda are available in the General Services
Office, Rm 101 at City Hall or by calling Betty Clement at (863) 763-3372 x 218.
Please be advised that the Board of Adjuatment and Appeals will serve as the de-
cision making body (quasi-judicial), on behalf of the City, to approve or deny Vari-
ances.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any
decision made by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals with respect to any mat-
ter considered at this meeting, or hearing will need to ensure a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. General Services media is for the sole purpose
of backup for official records of the department.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida Statute
286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Betty Clement, no later than two (2) working days
prior to the proceeding at 863-763-3372 x 218; if you are heanng or voice im-
paired, call TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY).
: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator
Petition No. 07-002-V
254729 ON 1/2,11/08

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSED VARIANCE
NOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning
Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 6:00
p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The meeting will be held at City Hail, 55
Southeast 3rd Avenue, in the Council Chambers, Room 200, Okeechobee, Flori-
da.
To consider a VARIANCE creating a 5 foot offset visibility triangle within a Heavy
Commercial (CHV) Zoning District (ref. Code Book Sec. 66-1 visibility triangle)
submitted by John Raddatz, on behalf of property owner(s) Southeast Milk, Inc.
The subject property is located at 1005 Southwest Park Street.
Legal description: Lots 1 through 20, inclusive, of Block 1, Southwest Addition to
Okeechobee, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat book 2, Page 7, Public
Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.
A copy of the entire application(s) and agenda are available in the General Services
Office, Rm 101 at City Hail or by calling Betty Clement at (863) 763-3372 x 218.
Please be advised that the Board of Adjustment and Appeals will serve as the de-
cision making body (quasi-judicial), on behalf of the Cty, to approve or deny Vari-
ances.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person-desires to appeal any
decision made by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals with respect to any mat-
ter considered at this meeting, or hearing will needto ensure a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. General Services media is for the sole purpose
of backup for official records of the department.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida Statute
286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Betty Clement, no later than two (2) working days
prior to the proceeding at 863-73-3372 x 218; if you are heanng or voice im-
paired, call TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1 -888-447-5620 (TIM).
BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator
Petition No. 08-001-V
254731 ON 1/2,11/08

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSED SPECIAL EXCEPTION
NOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning
Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 6:00
p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 55
southeast 3rd Avenue, in the Council Chambers, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida
To consider a Special Exception Petition No. 08-001-SE. This petiton is being sub-
mitted by property owner Rafael Ayala. The petition is to allow a residential mi-
grant housing facility (Ref. Code Book Section 90-193(11)) for property located at
720 Northwest 9th Drive.
Legal description: Lots 1 through 5 and 11 through 15 of Block 66, City of Okee-
chobee Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5,
Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.
A copy of the entire applications) and agenda are available in the General Services
Office, Rm 101 at City Hall or by calling Betty Clement at (863) 763-3372 x 218.
Please be advised that the Board of Adjustment and Appeas will serve as the de-
cision making body (quasi-judicial), on behalf of the City, to approve or deny Spe-
cial Exception Petitions.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any
decision made by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals with respect to any mat-
ter considered at this meeting, or hearing will need to ensure a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. General Services media is for the sole purpose
of backup for official records of the department.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida Statute
286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Betty Clement, no later than two (2) working days
prior to the proceeding at 863-763-3372 x 218; if you are heanng or voice im-
paired, call TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY).
BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator
Petition No. 08-001-SE
254730 ON 1/2,11/08

Notice of Hearing
Okeechobee County Code Enforcement
Special Magistrate
The Okeechobee County Special Magistrate will hold a public meeting on Tuesday,
January 15, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. The public meeting will be held at the Okeechobee
County Commission Chambers, located at the Okeechobee County Courthouse,
304 NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida. For more Information, contact Faye
Huffman at the Planning and Development Department, 499 N.W. 5th Street,
Okeechobee, Florida, 34972, (863) 763-5548.
All interested parties shall have the opportunity to be heard at this public meeting.
Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the Code Enforcement Special
Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to en-
sure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record in-
cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. Code
Enforcement tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the
Department.
Faye Huffman, Secretary to the
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
256216 ON1/11,12 /08





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