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Monday, January 21, 2008


Inside

Riverside Bank
holds sweepstakes
SEBRING -- Riverside Bank
has announced a sweepstakes
in which winners will have one
month's mortgage or rent paid
for by the Bank. The contest is
created in response to a slump-
ing economy at a time when
most households are feeling,
the results of holiday spending.
Page 4

Gators need OT
to extend
winning streak
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP)
Al Horford watched his former
teammates extend a winning
streak he helped build. In the
locker room afterward, the
former Florida star and cur-
rent Atlanta Hawks rookie pro-
nounced the latest victory as
"the best one ever."
Nick Calathes scored 24
points and made several clutch
free throws, Walter Hodge hit a
huge 3-pointer in overtime and
the Gators extended their win-
ing streak over rival Kentucky
to seven games with an 81-70
victory Saturday night.
Page 9
Speak Out
NORTH AND SOUTH: I
was reading the Speak Out col-,
umn on the Confederate Flag,
its amazing how much the
story changes from up north to
down south. I am a Southern
born heritage, and I was told
were the flag came from. And
the north, y'all can say anything
you want to and think you have
it right, but this flag has mean-
ing to everybody in the South
and it's not going to change,
no matter what the people up
north think. We know why the
flag was designed in the first
place, and it has nothing to do
with racism whatsoever. It has
to do with two separating the
country, separating the north
from the south.
Page 4


Drought Index

Current: 579
Source: Florida Division
of Forestry
Local Burn Ban: None


Lake Levels


10.06 feet
Last Year: 11.94 feet



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


Big lake in big trouble


Decision Makerc
forum has
large turnout

By Naji Tobias
Independent Newspaper
BELLE GLADE It wa
eye-opening learning exp
at the Decision Makers
held on Jan. 17 at the Dol
Cultural Arts Center ii


Glade.
More than


200 at


Marine receives
1 77


S from all over the state attended
the first-ever function of its kind,
in the Lake Okeechobee area.
Martha Musgrove, the presi-
dent of Decision Makers Forum,,
Inc., was especially pleased with
the turnout and the results.
rs "This is an exciting program
is a very to us because for the first time,
perience we gathered up all the principal,
Forum, decision makers of the state and
lly Hand federal agencies," Ms. Musgrove
n Belle said. "We have got them in Belle
Glade at the same time. Lake
attendees Okeechobee has been in trouble


for a number of years."
The primary topics that were
covered by delegates included
the role and state of the lake, the
economics of the regions and
the importance of agriculture.
"We've reached an important
milestone to come to a balance
of users," Ms. Musgrove said,
referring: to the state of Lake
Okeechobee. "If we're going to
enjoy the lake, we're going to
have to have a healthy fishery
and if we're gong to enjoy living
around the lake, we have to have


healthy communities. Econom-
ics is important."
Ms. Musgrove's comments
generally summed up the idea
of the forum. But if anything was
taken from the event, no one will
forget the story of Mary Ann Mar-
tin, the owner of Roland Martin's
Marina in Clewiston.
The role and state
of Lake Okeechobee
The water on Lake
Okeechobee was clean and


second Purple Heart after 63 years


Okeechobee News/Tonya Harden
Submitted photo Robert Glenn, after 63 years, finally receives his second
After receiving shrapnel in his "butt" Robert F. Glenn was Purple Heart for a wound received in the battle of Iwo
awarded his first Purple Heart. Being wounded in Guam, Jima. He proudly displays the two and is honored to have
however, wouldn't stop him from continuing his service, received them both.


A man at 15, honored hero at 81


Veteran receives
medal 63 years
after battle

By Tonya Harden
Okeechobee News
Robert Glenn, 81, joined the
military at age 15. He grew up
in the low income housing proj-
ects known as Edison Courts,
in Miami. Robert convinced
his mother that helping him
pretend he was 17 in order to


join the military was safer than
letting him stay in the crime-rid-
den neighborhood..
"There were hundreds of
us kids without fathers, and
nobody had anything if they
didn't steal it," said Mr. Glenn.
His mother was unable to work
because of. her failing health,
so Robert made a choice. At
the tender age of 15 he de-
cided that the military seemed
like the best way to assure that
he wouldn't fall into, a life of
crime. With an incentive of $37


a month to send to his mother
to live on, his mind was made
up. Now all he needed was the
permission. A lengthy discus-
sion and many persuasion tac-
tics used on his part, convinced
his mother to sign the papers
claiming that Robert was 17.
"Back then all you needed
was the signature of one par-
ent to join the military," he ex-
plained. Mr. Glenn said it wvas
very common for young men
to join around the age of 15.
"It was after the depression


and they were paying." So he
joined.
A boy who became Bob's
best friend, Carl Reddeck, had
joined at age 14. Carl was nearly
17 when he and Bob met. "Our
friendship had been formed
partially because we were both
underage. We made a pact to
visit the other's family if one of
us didn't make it." That fri6nd-
ship was cut short after the 2nd
Battalion, 21st Marines landed
See Hero Page 2


clear. The fish and wildlife in
big lake area were alive and v
That's how Ms. Martin rem,
bered her first-ever boat ride
the lake, way back in 1972.
"Lake Okeechobee was
turesque back then," she
members vividly. "It was i
better than the Great Lake,
was the prettiest lake I saw in-.-
life."
That image is in stark contrast
to what it looks like now, she
See Forum Page 2


If you go:
Okeechobee County Planning
Board/Board of Adjustment and
Appeals
Okeechobee
County Courthouse
County Commission Chambers
Northwest Second Street
between Northwest Second
Avenue and Northwest Third
Avenue



Auction


house on


board's


agenda

By MaryAnn Morris
Okeechobee News
The Okeechobee County
Planning Board/Board of Ad-
justment and Appeals will meet
Tuesday, Jan 22 at 7 p.m. in the
County Commission Chambers
in the Okeechobee County
Courthouse.
The public hearing will in-
clude these items:
0684 by Rodney Williams for a
Special Exception to allow an
auction house in a Commercial
zoning district at 3235 Hwy. 441
Southeast This would relocate
the existing Rodney's Auc-
tion House, also in the general
area.
This request was tabled from
the Dec. 18, 2007 meeting. At
that time, the Board had con-
cern that there was not enough
parking. Since the applicant has
not submitted the additional in-
formation at this time, denial
will be recommended.
Item #3 Petition S-2008-
See Board Page 2


Index
Classifieds............................. 7, 8
Com ics...................................... 6
Community Events................... 4
Crossword................................. 7
Obituaries................................. 3
Opinion...................................... 4
Speak Out................................. 4
Sports.................................... 9
TV ............................... ........... 8
W eather .................................. 2
See Page 2 for information about
how to contact the newspaper.

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Dairy cows in


area since 1923

By MaryAnn Morris
Okeechobee News Recollectio
Tommy Rucks at 77 looks A series about Florid
much younger. He has been pioneers and histo?
working with dairy cows all his
life.
"I remember when around '
five years old, playing out in
front of the barn while my dad
was milking our cows. We
milked by-hand back then and me how to pull and s
he said, 'Come on here a min- a cow's udder to mak
ute'." milk come down," he
"When I came in, he said, milk come down,
'Here try this,' and showed See History P


lueeze Southeastern Dairy Review, October 1966
ue her "Here are the Rucks brothers in a picture taken about 1947 in front of the old homestead
e said. in Alabama. From left they are: in descending order of age: J.C., Otis, W.H., Gordon, E.H.,
Hobart, Emmett and Hobson. The house stands on the foundation of the original homestead
age 2 build by their great-grandfather."


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Hero
Continued From Page 1
at Guam of July 21, 1944.
Three days after the death of
his friend, Mr. Glenn received his
first wound in action.
"July 24, 1944, I got shrapnel
in my butt. At first I didn't even
know I was hit."
Guam was the first American
territory taken back from Japan
and Mr. Glenn was proud to be a
part of that.
What was going through his
mind during that first fight?
"When you're in a firefight,
you don't think about anything,"
he said.
Mr. Glenn received medical
attention for the wound and in
February of 1945 he was awarded
his first Purple Heart for being
wounded in action.
"In those days the young ones
weren't allowed to join the ac-
tive service. We were reserves. It
wasn't until after the war that we
were allowed to join the regular
service," he said, Regardless of his
enlistment status Mr. Glenn knew
the military was the best thing for
him. He decided to remain in the
Marines. This decision sent him
straight to Iwo Jima. Mr. Glenn
said that his battalion wasn't
trained to land at Iwo Jima, but
their assistance was necessary.
"The sight of the beach was
terrible. There were bodies ev-
erywhere." Mr. Glenn said, "I only
spent three nights and four days
on Iwo Jima doing the very best I
could to stay alive."
On Feb. 24, 1945 his second
wound was inflicted. -
"The 24th is not a good date
for me." He was in his fox hole
with a can of beans, when a gre-
nade was sent sailing in.
"Shrapnel went into my funny
bone," he said. I thought it blew
my arm off. It was like being shot
with a shot gun. Now I have 32
pieces of shrapnel in my arm, or
its dirt in this left arm of mine."
Mr. Glenn stated that shortly
after he was wounded, the flag
was raised at Iwo Jima.
"I was on an aircraft ready to
be taken out of there when some-
one said, 'Bob, look' and pointed
to the hill. I saw the flag flying and
that was the first time I knew we
were winning," he recalled.
He was flown out of the action
and put aboard a hospital ship.
Receiving medical attention
on the ship would have a lasting
affect on his life. Because he was
+ on the hospital ship, he missed
the ceremony where the Purple


Okeechobee News/Tonya Harden
Josephine Glenn shows her support for her husband and
how proud she is of him. Josephine helped Robert uncover
why he hadn't received his second Purple Heart for a wound


received over 60 years ago.
Hearts were awarded for those
wounded at Iwo Jima.
"I didn't even know I was sup-
pose to get a second one. I just
thought I got the one."
Shortly after his recovery he
was sent home. Mr. Glenn said he
thought about rejoining but when
he was told, "you'll be sent over
seas." He replied, "I haven't been
home long enough."
Robert was officially dis-
charged on Sept. 15, 1945.
"I was among the first Marines
released after World War II."
After serving his country in
two crucial battles, and being
wounded at both, Mr. Glenn had
finally come home. Maintaining
his promise to Carl, Mr. Glenn
visited his family. He has kept
in touch over all the years and
has become part of their family.
When Carl's mother passed away
he was listed as a surviving son.
The veteran was not yet 18
years old and his goals were to
finish high school and attend col-
lege. However, shortly into his col-
lege career, he realized it wasn't
for him. Short on cash, he had
to go to work and college didn't
quite fit into that picture.
During a visit with Mr. Red-
deck's family Carl's uncle had
told him about a friend who was
hiring for the Railway Mail Ser-
vice. Mr. Glenn ran the train for
20 years and was then positioned
as a Supervisor in the Jackson-
ville, Florida post office. Later he
was transferred to the Miami post


office. This transfer led him to
the promotion of becoming the
postmaster of the Okeechobee
Post Office. He served as post
master in Okeechobee until his
retirement in 1980. Following
his retirement Mr. Glenn moved
back to North Carolina. But the
undeniable charm of the small
town proved to be more than he
could resist. In 2005, following
the death of his wife, he returned
to Okeechobee.
Mr. Glenn remarried a woman
whom he had known when he
first lived in Okeechobee. Jose-
phine had worked for him as a
rural carrier. Josephine told Rob-
'ert, "you use to be my boss, now
I'm gonna be yours," shortly after
their marriage in 2005. She said, "I
hadn't seen him in 16 years and I
just decided to call and invite him
to Thanksgiving when I found out
he moved back to town."
"Combat is traumatic. For
years you don't talk about what
has happened." Mr. Glenn holds
high respect for those who serve
this country but also realizes that
many people carry the war with
them long after they've left the
battle field.
Suffering from Post Traumatic
Stress Syndrome (PTSD) Mr.
Glenn experienced nightmares
and flashbacks for more than 35
years. Mr. Glenn said that PTSD
wasn't a recognized problem af-
ter World War II, but to him it was
a very real problem.
"I tried everything from sleep-


ing pills to alcohol. But I knew I
was just creating another prob-
lem for myself, so I had to do
something different." Doing ev-
erything he knew to do, and with
no help insight, about ten years
ago he came across something
that would improve his life in
ways he couldn't have imagined.
"I went to an Iwo Jima reunion
ten years ago. It was a chance for
us to talk about what had hap-
pened. It was like therapy. I didn't
know there were other people
out there that felt like I did about
this. I didn't want people to know
I had nightmares and flashbacks.
I just didn't want people to know
I had this," he said.
"It's really made a difference,"
said his wife. "It's been the best
therapy for him."
Mr. Glenn now attends regu-
lar PTSD group meetings. These
meetings have helped make many
things possible for him. In 2004 he
was able to attend the 60th Iwo
Jima reunion and in February he
plans to travel to New Orleans for
another Iwo Jima reunion.
While trying to deal with his
PTSD he sought help from the Vet-
eran's Administration. It wasn't
until he was connected with the
Okeechobee branch that he re-
alized he should have received a
second Purple Heart. A woman
he refers to "Mrs. Betsy" helped.
him get to the bottom of the "situ-
ation". She personally wrote a
letter to Senator Nelson and after
what Mr. Glenn calls "shuffling of
some papers" he was finally rec-
ognized for his bravery and sac-
rifice.
Senator Nelson personally pre-
sented Mr. Glenn with his second
Purple Heart earlier this month.
"It's an honor to get this," said
Mr. Glenn. "I finally got something
I should have gotten in 1945. After
'the shuffling of papers it was no
time and it was done."
Robert Glenn finally received
his second Purple Heart after 63
years. His second medal boasts
a gold star which signifies that it
is the second Purple Heart he has
received.
He grew up in a time when at
15 you were a man; $37 a month
was enough to survive on; and
self sacrifice wasn't given a sec-
ond thought. Standing on the
front lines of two of the most im-
portant battles this country has
been a part of Mr. Glenn coura-
geously did his part.
Despite receiving wounds on
both occasions, Mr. Glenn said
bhe wouldn't have had it any other
way.


History
Continued From Page 1
"It worked that very first time I
tried it and it wasn't long before
milking was one of my regular
chores.
"My Great-grandfather Rucks
and his brothers came to Amer-
ica and settled in Alabama in an
area called Sand Mountain. It is
also know as Raccoon Moun-
tain. He married and had three
sons. Two died in the Civil War.
The third son became the found-
er of our family.
"They weren't finding things
going very well in Alabama, so
after one of his older sons, Otis
returned form World War I he
left and came to Dania, Florida,"
he said.
He "bickered his way" into a
construction job.
Later, he talked his way
into a job shoveling manure at
Pritchard's dairy. That let his
wife and baby join him.


At the request of the City of
Miami, Mr. Pritchard built anoth-
er dairy in what is now down-
town Miami to supply milk for
the ever increasing tourists.
It stood at the corner of North-
east Sixth Avenue and North-
east 150"' Street. Another family
member opened a dairy where
Joe Robbie Stadium is now."
According to an account pub-
lished in "Southeastern Dairy
Review" in October 1966, Mr.
Pritchard told Otis he was too
good a dairyman to be working
for someone else and with Mr.
Pritchard's help, started his own
dairy in 1923.
Otis had a Model T truck to
run his milk to Miami for delivery.
His wife helped with the milking
and the hired man (when they
could afford one) slept in the
family home on a mattress on
the living room floor.
MaryAnn Morris
may be contacted at
mmorris@newszap.com.


Community Events

Monday, Jan. 21

Health Fair scheduled
Church of the Brethren in Lorida will put be hosting a Health Fair,
"Fit and Great for 2008." It will be held Monday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m.
until noon. Health providers, screenings, door prizes, and refresh-
ments will be present. It is open to the public. For information call
(863) 655-1466.
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Forum
Continued From Page 1
said. When asked about the cur-
rent state of Lake Okeechobee,
her happiness quickly turned into
great anger.
"Lake Okeechobee is dying,"
Ms. Martin said, poignantly. "We
want combined efforts from all
,agencies to help clean up the
lake. My plea as a businessperson
'and lover of the lake is to make
a forum that really works. Let's
make something happen."
When a variety of panelists
discussed the role and state of
the lake, you could see the fury in
Ms. Martin's eyes, with her body
language showing an utter disap-
pointment with how the lake has
changed.
There are a variety of factors
that have contributed to the lake's
'declining condition. For start-
ers, the lake levels are currently
much-lower-than normal for the
month of January.
The South Florida Water Man-
agement has even predicted that
lake levels could fall below eight
feet (above sea level), which
would be a new record low.
Also, years of drainage placed
tons of sediments in the lake,
which ended up settling on the
lake bottom. As a result of the
multiple hurricanes of 2004 and
2005, excess freshwater carried
some of this nutrient rich water
to the Caloosahatchee River to
the west and the St. Lucie Canal
to the east. What was even more
damaging is that the poor quality
of the water damaged the nearby
estuaries.
"To me, dealing with what's in
Lake Okeechobee is a huge chal-
lenge for everyone," said Carol
Wehle, the executive director of
the water management district.
"Every time we get a hurricane,
the muck stirs up the lake, which
is not a good thing."
Adding even more to the lake


Board
Continued From Page 1
0685 by H&S Ales, Inc. for a
Special Exception to allow an
automotive repair or service ga-
rage and outdoor storage in a
commercial zoning district at 105
Northeast 14th Avenue.
The building and utilities are


issues was that the fishery and
wildlife were adversely affected
by all of this. Ultimately, the ma-
rinas, the fisheries and the tour-
ism industry lost business and
customers.
It left everyone involved in a
frustrated state, prompting the
ensuing outrage from Ms. Martin.
"The lake's been smoking for
over 25 years and now it's on
fire," Ms., Martin said angrily. "If
we lose this lake, it would be the
biggest embarrassment to 'the
state and the biggest loss of natu-
ral resources in our country."

Lake Okeechobee's
effect on the
agriculture industry
Malcolm 'Bubba' Wade Jr., the
senior vice president of U.S. Sugar
Corporation, has been very con-
cerned about the current state of
Lake Okeechobee. The low lake
levels and the drought have had
an adverse effect on agriculture in
the region, prompting the water
district to place tight restrictions
on water use.
Water supply is crucial to the
proper cultivation and growth
of many crops. In the Lake
Okeechobee region, growers
plant corn, cabbage, tomatoes,
peas, cabbage, oranges, and of
course, sugarcane.
Also, the beef and dairy cattle
raised on many ranches depend
on water to survive. That's how
ranchers are able to make a living
and provide the country with the
produce and dairy products con-
sumers buy.
Agriculture is a business that
plays a huge role in the econom-
ics in the region. Unfortunately,
with the low water supply, it is, to
say the least, not the best of times
as of now.
"All of the Ag users have been
on tight restrictions for 14 months
now," Mr. Wade said. "With the
restrictions, we reduced crop pro-


existing and existing entry from
Northeast 14th Avenue is suffi-
cient. There should be adequate
parking, the building meets set-
backs and height and a privacy
fence will be installed around the
property. An automotive garage
with storage for vehicles awaiting
repair is consistent and compat-
ible with the area.
Item #4 Petition S-2008-0686
by Pamplona, Inc. as owner and


duction and have had crop loss-
es. If the drought continues this
spring, we could have massive
crop failures. In essence, our lo-
cal economy could be negatively
impacted by billions of dollars."
Charles Bronson, a commis-
sioner of the Fla. Department of
Agriculture, estimated that if the
drought predictions hold true, the
losses could run to about $1.1 bil-
lion for 2008.

Employment and
education in the
big lake area
Pahokee Mayor J.P. Sasser,
who took part in a panel discus-
sion regarding the economics of
the region, read an eye-poppin
statistic that seemed to stun some
attendees: Of the residents in the
communities of Belle Glade, Pa-
hokee, South Bay and Canal Point,
only 18 percent of them were em-
ployed in the agriculture.
The mayor also read that about
73 percent of the Glades area resi-
dents are employed in either gov-
ernment or education.
Mayor Sasser stressed the im-
portance of funding to improve
the education and workforce of
the region.
"We're fighting for survival
right now," Mayor Sasser said.
Lynn Topel, the executive di-
rector of Florida's heartland Rural
Economic Development Initiative
(FREDHI), told the audience that
the organization's coverage area
- which include the six counties
of Desoto, Glades, Hardee, High-
lands, Hendry and Okeechobee
plus the communities of Belle
Glade, Immokalee, Pahokee and
South Bay is one of three rural
areas in the state that is of eco-
nomic critical concern.
The coverage area, according
to Ms. Topel, was of great con-
cern to Jeb Bush, the state's past
governor.
The organization's primary


Ivan Lujan, applicant to allow a
sales lot for new or used motor
vehicles in a Commercial zoning
district at 145 Hwy. 441 Southeast,
the east corner of Parrott Avenue
(U.S. 441 South) and U.S. Hwy.
441 Southeast.
The south portion of the prop-
erty has been operated as a mo-
bile home sales lot for a number
of years. It has two existing of-
fices; one will be used by the ap-


function is to provide special
funding assistance to areas that
are in great need of economic de-
velopment and expansion.
FHREDI works closely with
such companies as Enterprise
Florida and Workforce Florida,
Inc. to better assist all of the ru-
ral communities in the coverage
area.
Ms. Topel feels that there isn't
enough attention being paid to
education in the area.
"I think the forum is a great
beginning, but my concern is
that we're focusing only on agri-
culture and tourism," Ms. Topel
said. "Those will not be the top
economic drivers for a strong
economy because they pay low
wages,"
Ms. Topel pointed out, for, ex-
ample, the average income for a
Glades County resident is approxi-
mately $19,000 a year. Agriculture
and tourism are very important
industries to the impoverished
county.
"When someone is making
eight dollars an hour in tourism or
in agriculture, it is hard for them
to buy groceries, keep up with
gas and pay rent," Ms. Topel said.
"We need to be focused on creat-
ing high standards for education
and assistance to the rural area to
pay for the education."
According to FHREDI statistics,
the entire population in the cov-
erage area is just under 230,000
people.
Ms. Topel said the education
system ultimately needs equal
funding to the urbanized areas in
the state. She believes if that hap-
pened, then the education system
would be better.
"Unfortunately, in order for the
average citizen to have job and
educational opportunities, they
have to leave the area," Ms. Topel
said, disappointingly.
Staff Writer Nail Tobbas
can be reached at
ntobias@newszap.com.


plicant. Existing entrances to the
property should be adequate, as
should parking and loading areas
and the proposed use that is simi-
lar to the existing use. The Special
Exception will be for the south
two acres of the property, vehicle
areas will need to be paved and
only vehicles that are fully oper-
able and in good condition may
be displayed.


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Okeechobee News, Monday, January 21, 2008 3


Men plead guilty to illegal $1M boiler room operation


Charges include
racketeering, grand
theft, telemarketing
without a license
TALLAHASSEE--Attorney Gen-
eral Bill McCollum announced,
Jan. 17, four South Florida men
have pleaded guilty to their par-
ticipation in an illegal boiler room
operation that victimized more
than 50 people out of more than
$1 million. The men face up to
five years in prison for racketeer-
ing, conspiracy to commit rack-
eteering, grand theft and other
criminal charges related to. a for-
eign currency investment options


scam. They were prosecuted by
the Attorney General's Office of
Statewide Prosecution.
* "Investment. scams are partic-
ularly harmful because they tar-
get individuals who are trying to
use their money wisely, perhaps
to fund important life decisions
such as buying a home or plan-
ning for retirement," said Attorney
General McCollum. "I commend
the work of the investigators and
prosecutors who have removed
this nuisance to society."
Paul Stanley, 32, of Lake Worth;
Stephen Delong, 39, of North Lau-
derdale; and James Augello, 53,
of Coconut Creek each pleaded
guilty to charges of racketeering
and conspiracy to commit rack-
eteering, both first-degree felo-


nies; grand theft, a second-degree
felony; and telemarketing without
a license, fraudulent transactions,
and grand theft, all third-degree
felonies. Thomas Destasio, 51,
of Fort Lauderdale pleaded guilty
to charges of racketeering and
conspiracy to commit racketeer-
ing, both first-degree felonies,
and telemarketing without a li-
cense, fraudulent transactions,
and grand theft, all third-degree
felonies. The guilty pleas were en-
tered in the 17th Judicial Circuit in
Broward County.
Investigators with the Com-
modity Futures Trading Commis-
sion and the Broward County
Sheriff's Office discovered that
from early 2001 through June
2002, the defendants and several


other co-conspirators engaged
in a scheme to defraud victims
through a foreign currency invest-
ment scam.
Victims were called and asked
to invest $5,000 to $10,000 to
purchase foreign currency pp-
tions. Victims were also solicited
through advertisements placed
in Investors Business Daily, USA
Today, and the Wall Street Journal
promising substantial returns on
the investments.
After paying the several thou-
sand-dollar fees, victims were told
that the options had expired and
they had lost their investment.
Further investigation revealed that
no options were ever purchased
and the defendants misappropri-
ated the victims' funds for their


own personal use.
More than fifty victims filed
complaints amounting to more
than $1 million in losses. The de-
fendants laundered the unlawful-
ly obtained funds through banks
in Yugoslavia, Switzerland, Ger-
many and Belize., Boiler rooms
operating in Pompano Beach,
Alpharetta and Roswell, Georgia
and Kenner, Louisiana were all at-
tributed to the defendants. Florida
victims were found in at least five
different judicial circuits within
the state.
The victims who were named
in the criminal trial have been
paid full restitution by Daniel Fas-
ciana, 38, who cooperated in the
case. The sentencing hearing is
set for March before Circuit Court


Judge Andrew Siegel. The defen-
dants each face up to five years
in prison. Other co-defendants
in this case are Fasciana and An-
thpny Garcia, 45, both' of Fort
Lauderdale, who have previously
pled guilty to similar charges and
have been sentenced and Elaine
Kazanas, 53, of Oakland Park,
who also previously pled guilty
to similar charges and is await-
ing sentencing. Tony Russo 47, of
Lighthouse Point, James Sexton
59, of Tallahassee, and Ronald-
Catone, 53, of Davie, are fugitives.
Anyone with information about
their whereabouts should contact
the Broward County Sheriff's Of-
fice.


Law Enforcement Calls

The Okeechobee County S.R. 70 W
Sheriff's Office received the fol- burglary in the 3700 block
lowing calls from Jan. 11 Jan. of N.W 167th Court
17; robbery in the 1200 block of
Friday, Jan. 11 N.E. 11t" St.
burglary in the 8500 block Tuesday, Jan. 15
of U.S. 441 S.E. larceny in the 4800 block of
child abuse in the 300 block U.S. 441 S.E.
of S.E. 16t11 Ave. burglary in the 200 block of
theft in the 3500 block of S.E. 38t" Trail
S.E. 27th St. larceny in the 3100 block of
fraud in the 3300 block of U.S. 441 S.E.
N.W 33rd Ave. assault in the 1600 block of
Saturday, Jan. 12 S.R. 70 W
theft in the 2000 block of theft in the 4700 block of
U.S. 441 S.E. U.S. 441 N.
burglary in the 21000 block Wednesday, Jan. 16
bf N.W 272nd St. theft in the 3400 block of
sexual battery in Douglas S.W 26th Ave.
Park area vandalism in the 1400 block
theft in the 2800 block of of N.E. 13111 Lane
U.S. 441 N. fraud in the
vandalism in the 400 block fraud in the 42000 block of
of U.S. 98 N. U.S.441N.
assault in the 1800 block of vandalism in the 4000 block
S.R. 70 E. of S.W 13th Way
Sunday, Jan. 13 Thursday, Jan. 17
burglary in the 4100 block vandalism in the 3800 block
of S.E. 23rd Court of N.W 29th'Ave.
vandalism in the 5100 block assault in the 2900 block of
of S.E. 66th Ave. S.R. 70W.
stolen vehicle in the 17000 theft in the 4300 block of
block of N.W 280th St. N.E. Ninth Lane
Monday, Jan. 14 Editor's Note: Only calls
vandalism in the 3700 block dealing with either a felony or a
of N.E. Fourth Trail potential felony are entered into
larceny in the 1600 block of this column.

Arrest Report


. The. folwing individuals were
arrested on felony; or driving, un-
der the influence (DUI) charges by
the Okeechobee County Sheriff's
Office (OCSO), the Okeechobee
City Police Department (OCPD),
the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP),
the Florida.Fish and Wildlife Con-
servation Commission (FWC) or
the Department of Corrections
(DOC).
Jennifer Lynn Shaw, 22, S.W
28th" St., Okeechobee, was arrested
Jan. 17 by Deputy Sergeant Shan-
non Peterson on a felony charge
of burglary to a conveyance and


a misdemeanor charge of battery.
Her bond was set at $3,000.
Edward Vincent Jennings,
Jr., 35, S.R. 70 W, Okeechobee,
was arrested Jan. 18 by Deputy
Wayne Douglas on a charge of
possession of cocaine. His bond
was set at $1,500.
This column lists arrests and
not convictions, unless otherwise
stated. Anyone listed here who is
later found innocent or has had
the charges against them dropped
is welcome to inform this news-
paper. The information will be
confirmed and printed.


Glades County Arrest Report


The following individuals were
arrested on felony or driving un-
der the influence (DUI) charges
by the Glades County Sheriff's Of-
fice (GCSO), the Seminole Police
Department (SPD), the Florida
Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida
Fish and Wildlife' Conservation
Commission (FWC) or the De-
partment of Corrections (DOC).


Wayne Osceola, 37,
Okeechobee, was arrested Jan.
3 on charges of driving under
the influence and driving while
license suspended. He is being
held without bond.
Jennifer Shaw, 22,
Okeechobee, was arrested Jan.
9 on felony charges of posses-
sion of methamphetamine and


tampering with evidence. She
was also charged with the mis-
demeanor of possession of drug
paraphernalia. Her bond was set
at $10,000.
Todd Rosenberg, 53, Lake
Placid, was arrested Jan. 11 on
a felony charge of possession of
marijuana over 20 grams, and
the misdemeanor of possession


of drug paraphernalia. His bond
was set at $6,000.
This column lists arrests and
not convictions, unless other-
wise stated. Anyone listed here
who is later found innocent or
has had the charges against them
dropped is welcome to inform
this newspaper. The information
will be confirmed and printed.


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Obituaries


Mary Lou Haeckel
Mary Lou Haeckel, 77, of
Okeechobee died Thursday,
Jan. 17, 2008 at her residence
in Okeechobee. She was born
Dec. 6,1930 in Sidney, Ohio. Mrs.
Haeckel had been a resident of
Okeechobee for over 10 years
and was Catholic by faith as well
as a member of the Eagle Legion
VFW.
She is preceded in death by
her husband Howard Haeckel;
one brother and two sisters.
She is survived by her sons,
Lyle Baker (Colleen) of Orrville,
Ohio, Danny Baker (Tracy), and


Russell Baker (Terri); brother, Lo-
ren Watkins; and sisters, Darlene
(Vernon) Hall, Eva (Orville) Huff-
man, Charlotte (Dale) Renner and
Beth (Charlie) Cable, all of Sidney,
Ohio. In addition she is survived
by nine grandchildren and nine
great grandchildren.
A gathering will be held. on
Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. at
Butch's Fish Camp, 4870 Hwy,
441 SE, Okeechobee. Friends may
sign the guest book at www.bux-
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All arrangements are under the
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Community Events

Thursday, Jan. 24

Fair planning meetings scheduled
The Okeechobee County Fair Association will hold a fair planning
meeting on Jan. 24, at 6 p.m.at the Okeechobee County Extension Of-
fice. The fair is finalizing plans for the upcoming March Fair and would
like to invite anyone interested in volunteering with the fair to attend.
If you have any questions you may contact Linda Syfrett at (863) 763-
6232 or Dianne Spann at (863) 634-3327.



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but online comments get posted faster and not all phone calls
can be printed. What follows is a sampling of some of the
discussions currently taking place. Thanks for participating!
NORTH AND SOUTH: I was reading the Speak Out column on
the Confederate Flag, its amazing how much the story changes from
up north to down south. I am a Southern born heritage, and I was told
were the flag came from. And the north, y'all can say anything you want
to and think you have it right, but this flag has meaning to everybody in
the South and it's not going to change, no matter what the people up
north think. We know why the flag was designed in the first place, and it
has nothing to do with racism whatsoever. It has to do with two separat-
ing the country, separating the north from the south.
NO SMOKING: Why is that we have to put up with smokers at cer-
tain restaurants in Okeechobee? I thought a law was passed a fewyears
ago that banned smoking in places where more than 10 percent of their
revenue was generated from food. I guess maybe we should stop eat-
ing at these places that ignore the law. If they have no customers maybe
they will wake up and do things the legal way. Is there a smoking police
that can be called to enforce the law or is it just up to the owner to do
as they please? It may be some trouble to provide an outdoor smoking
area but most places have done just that.
Editor's note: Florida law bans smoking in any public res-
taurant, with the exception of stand alone bars that generate
'less than 10 percent of their revenue from food. The law is en-
forced by the Department of Business and Professional Regu-
lations (DBPR) and by the Florida Department of Health. Com-
plaints may be filed with the DBPR online at www.MyFlorida.
License.com, or by calling the customer service center at (850)
487-1395 or by mailing a complaint directly to the DBPR, 1940
North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1021. The
DBPR will review the complaint and if it is determined that
the law has been violated, the department may take enforce-
ment action including penalties. of $250 to $750 for the first
violation and $500 to $2,000 for each subsequent violation.
The proprietor has the responsibility to ask customers not to
smoke. If a smoker refuses to comply with the law, the propri-
etor may call local law enforcement.
RETIREMENT: I recently heard that Obama wants to increase the
retirement age to like 70 or 75 so anybody who wants to vote for him, I
hope you have a lot of money or are getting a hoveround just to get to
work. I personally think that it should be decreased to 50.
Editor's note: In a published Interview Mr. Obama said that
sacrifices will have to be made to save Social Security and that
raising the retirement age was not "off the table," however on
his campaign web site, he states that he does not endorse rais-
ing the retirement age.
DROUGHT: We here in Okeechobee are under severe drought
restrictions, yet we are allowing new parks, new industries and new
subdivisions and businesses and we are encouraging tourists to come
down. All of this is adding to our water lows. Something is wrong with
this picture. Something is wrong with out water management.
CHECK IT OUT: I noticed several things in Speak Out where people
were spreading rumors and did not bother to check them out first. Just
because you receive an email does not make something true. The ru-
mor about Barak Obama not respecting the Pledge of Allegiance was
one of those. I am glad that you set that one straight. He does say the
pledge and does put his hand over his heart. The photo being circu-
lated was not taken during the Pledge of Allegiance, so it didn't prove
anything. I am not a supporter of Barack Obama, and am not going to
vote for him, but I hate for anyone to be hurt by rumors and the email
+ system just makes it so easy for these lies to be spread. If you are getting
email, then you must be online. Take a few minutes to make use of the
Internet sites that debunk rumors. That way you can at least make sure
that you aren't spreading rumors too. Check it out before you forward
an email or call Speak Out. A good site, in my opinion, is snopes.com.
PLEDGE: For the person who claimed Mr. Obama does not say the
Pledge of Allegiance, there are video clips online that show this is just an
unfounded rumor. He does say the pledge in the Senate. He does say it
at public events. He does put his hand over his heart.
PAGEANT: I notice that the County Fair beauty pageant is prom-
ising they will use out-of-town judges. I wish all the local pageants
would adopt that policy. If you use judges who don't know anyone in
Okeechobee and don't know who won at another pageant or is related
to someone, etc., it not only will be fair but will also eliminate any ap-
pearance of unfairness. When a pageant does not use out-town-judges,
you always hear grumblings afterwards.
IN THE NEWS: I am wonderingwhy we hear so much about Hill-
ary Clinton, Barak Obama and Mike Huckabee, and hardly anything
about the other candidates in the news. Hillary, whose husband is the
notorious Bill Clinton, is trading on the name recognition. Barak Obama
is being promoted by Oprah. Mike Huckabee seems to have supporters
who are really determined to get his name out there. But what does
any of that have to do with who is best qualified to be president? I wish
there would be more in the news about the candidates' views on the
big issues such as the economy, the trade deficit and the war.
FESTIVALS: I- see they moved the Speckled Perch pageant, but
someone told me the rodeo will still be in March as part of the County
Fair and that the livestock show will also be part of the fair. So the rodeo
won't be part of the festival any more. I wish the chamber and the fair
board could have gotten together to make one big event for the com-
munity. They could have just moved the arts and crafts festival out to the
fairgrounds. It would still have brought people into the community.



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Congratulations to

NEHS Alpha students


Submitted photo/NEHS
NEHS Alpha Fifth graders, Austin King, Caton Lewis-Rob-
inson, Brooke Dailey, Marcos Rivera, Blake Dickson and
Donovan White received the Good Citizenship Award for
the second nine weeks.


submitted photo/NEIHS
NEHS Alpha Fifth graders, Kassandra Reed, Caton Lewis-
Robinson, Anarelys Merconchini, Eddie Flores, Trent Da-
vis and Chris Vogel received the Perfect Attendance Award
for the first semester.


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NEHS Alpha Fifth graders, Catarino Garza, Kassandra
Reed, Anarelys Merconchini and Carlos Sandoval received
the Honor Roll award for the second nine weeks.



Upcoming Events

Monday Jan. 21
A.A. meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. This will be an open meet-
ing.
Okeechobee Senior Singers will meet at 9 a.m. at the
Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 North Parrott Ave. Everyone
who enjoys singing is invited to join the group. For information or
to schedule an appearance, contact Patsy Black at (863) 467-7068.
The Okeechobee Historical Society meets at noon at 1850
U.S. 98 N. Join us with a covered dish for lunch, followed by a
business meeting. The dues are $10 per person, per year, and are
due in September. For information, call Betty Williamson at (863)
763-3850.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. for open discussion at
the Just for Today club, 2303 S. Hwy 441, Suite K. For information
call (863) 634-4780.,
Artful Appliquers is a recently formed chapter in Okeechobee.
This chapter meets at the Turtle Cove Clubhouse, 10 Linda Road,
in Buckhead Ridge on Mondays from 10 a.m. -until 3 p.m. Karen
Graves, Chapter leader would like to extend a warm welcome to
any interested persons to come by and see what they are about. For
information call (863) 763-6952.
Nicotine Anonymous (NICA)is starting a new club with meet-
ings to be held at the Just For Today club, 2303'U.S. Hwy 441 S.E.,
Suite K, on Mondays from 8:30 until 9:30 p.m. For information, call
Steve Condit Sr. at (863) 801-3110.
AA meetings Buckhead Ridge Christian Church, 3 Linda Road,
holds open meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous on Monday nights
from 7 to 8 p.m. for substance abuse. They also have Al-Anon meet-
ings on Monday nights from 7 until 8 p.m. to help family and friends
of alcoholics. For information call Chris at (863) 467-5714.
Tuesday Jan. 22
Rotary Club of Okeechobee meets each Tuesday at noon
at Golden Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. The meetings are
open to the public. For information, contact Chad Rucks at (863)
763-8999.
New AA Meeting in Basinger: There is now an AA meeting in
Basinger on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Basinger Christian Breth-
ren Church on 700-A, north off U.S. 98. Beginners are welcome.
Alanon meeting will be held at the Church of Our Savior, 200
N.W Third St., at 8 p.m.
A.A. Closed discussion meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church
of Our Savior, 200 N.W. Third St.
Grief and Loss Support Group meets every Tuesday at
10 a.m. at the Hospice Building located at 411 S.E. Fourth St. in
Okeechobee. Everyone is welcome. For information, contact Enid
Boutrin at (863) 467-2321.


uomittnea pnoto

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
"Reach out and touch somebody's hand, make this a bet-
ter world if you can!" That was the wish of Mr. Mayernick's
second graders at South Elementary who wrote one way
to make the world better on their hand print cutout.



Riverside Bank



holds sweepstakes


Contest helps pay
mortgage, rent

SEBRING -- Riverside Bank
has announced a sweepstakes
in which winners will have one
month's mortgage or rent paid
for by the Bank. The contest is
created in response to a slumping
economy at a time when most
households are feeling the results
of holiday spending.
"We understand that many
people in the home towns we
serve are feeling the pinch of the
difficult economy. We thought by
presenting this sweepstakes, in
the Riverside caring way, we could
ease their pain a little," said John
Williams, Regional President in
Highlands, Polk and Okeechobee
Counties. "By eliminating the re-
sponsibility of one month's mort-
gage or rent payment, winners
can use their funds toward paying
off other bills or whatever else
they choose."


The contest ends at 11:59:59
p.m. (EST) on March 31. Atotal of
15 winners will be selected; five at
the end of each of three months,
one in each of the Bank's five op-
erating regions Central Region
(Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin
Counties), Palm Beach County,
Heartland Region (Polk, High-
lands and Okeechobee Counties),
North Region (Volusia and Lake
Counties) and Brevard Region
(Brevard County).
To enter the contest, individu-
als should visit any Riverside Bank
branch and- complete an entry
form. They do not need to be a
Riverside customer and do not
need to open an account. The
promotion is open to legal resi-
dents of the United States who
are 18 years of age or older as of
Jan. 14. Commercial mortgage
and commercial rent payments
are not eligible. Employees of Riv-
erside and their immediate fami-
lies are not eligible.


Submitted photo

I have a dream
Mr. VanWormer's second graders showed ownership of their dream with a picture of themselves and what their dream is
for today's world.


Community Events

Monday, Jan. 21

Health Fair scheduled
Church of the Brethren in Lorida will put be hosting a Health
Fair, "Fit and Great for 2008." It will be held Monday, Jan. 21 from 8
a.m. until noon. Health providers, screenings, door prizes, and re-
freshments will be present. It is open to the public. For information
call (863) 655-1466.
Tuesday, Jan. 22

Collaborative Council meeting
The Community Collaborative Council of the Okeechobee Coun-
ty Shared Services Network will conduct their monthly meeting on
Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Okeechobee
School Board Office. Angela Kelly and Barbara Godejohn both from
the Okeechobee County Health Dept. will be guest speakers at this
meeting. The public is invited. For more information, call Sharon
Vinson at (863) 462-5000 Ext. 257.

Hospital sponsors Ladies Health Day
Raulerson Hospital presents "Ladies Only Health Day," a lun-
cheon on Jan. 22, 2008 from noon until 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn
Express. The guest speakers for the Ladies Only Health Day will be
board certified physicians, James Bradfield, M.D. FACOG (Gynecol-
ogy) and Rene Loyola, M.D. FACS (General Surgery). Dr. Bradfield
will discuss new healthcare services offered to women of all ages
and Dr. Loyola will 'discuss new "State of the Art" surgical proce-
dures that are opening up regularly at the Hospital. Reservations
are required. Please RSVP to Bill Casian at (863) 824-2702. Only 50
seats are available for this event.

Top Broadway Composers discussed
Presented by lan Nairnsey at the Okeechobee Library, Broadway
Music Authority Ian Nairnsey will present Top Broadway Compos-
ers at the Okeechobee Library at 7 p.m. in the Okeechobee Library
Meeting Room. They are free and open to the public. The topic
Jan. 22 will be. "John Mercer" on Jan. 22. The third installment will
discuss "Bob Merrill" on Jan. 29. Next, "Frank Loesser, will be the
topic on Feb. 5. "Jerome Kern Part 1" .is the topic on Feb. 12, and
"Jerome Kern Part II" on Feb. 19. For information call Jan Fehrman
at (863) 357-9980.


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BAUGHMAN JOAN M TRUSTEE

BAUGHMAN JOAN M TRUSTEE

LAROSE JEAN-MARIE & LAROSE SHA

NGUYEN TRI H & HUYNH VI T

MORGAN JAMES A

ELLIOTT HARRY B

MORGAN JAMES A

MORGAN JAMES A

ST PETER COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURC

BEATTY DANIEL S

WELLS SANDRA RAE

HILE VIVIAN TR & GELHAR PETER

HILE VIVIAN TR & GELHAR PETER

CASHWELL GARY

MOORE ALFRED B & MCKENERY SHER

BURTON JAMES W

ROSE PETER G

PINEDA OPALINA

PINEDA OPALINA

PINEDA OPALINA

PINEDA OPALINA

VENTURELLI ELAINE

WELLS FARGO BANK NA TRUSTEE

MURPHY RAYMOND T JR & TOZZI PA

HUMM RANDOLPH WILLIAM

MARTIN ETHEL (LIFE ESTATE)

TAYLOR RUTH ANN

SLIPPY LINDA

LEE CAROL

RABY ALAIN & DENONCOURT ANNE

BOLAND TINA LOUISE & ROLAND RI

SYLVESTRI JEANNIE MARIE

SCRUGGS CHRISTOPHER M

ERIKSEN JOHN D

FALLMAN SHANNON

THOMAS VANCE & TAMMY

THOMAS VANCE & TAMMY

BLACKBURN ROBERT & MONISHA

TAYLOR DONALD & ELSIE

RENAUD REJEAN & NEAULT DIANE

KENDALL MICHAEL E & MALISA

PELHAM WILLIAM

MONJARAS JUAN

REBOLLA-SANTILLAN JUAN & NICOL

SWEAT JAMES JR

ALMANZA ERASMO & LAUREL-ROJAS

BERGER PHILIP & LORI C

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All personal items under $5,000

ABSOLUTELY FREE!


Announcements ........100
Employment .,. .. ...... 200
Financial .... .. ......300
Services . ...I. .. ., .. 400
Merchandise .... ....500
Agriculture ...........800
Rentals ............. :.900
Real Estate ......... 1000
Mobile Homes . . .2000
-Recreation .... . ... .3000


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Share a ride 115
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Gairage/Yard Sale 145
Personals 150
Special Notices 155
900 Numbers 160



CHOCOLATE LAB 10 mos
old, REWARD, missing from
Okee Gardens area on
1/17/08. (863)357-3222
LOST DOG Female, last seen
Friday morning in Basswood.
Answers to Roxy
(863)697-3457


COUPLE IN THEIR FIFTIES -
Seeking Other Couples w/
Similar interested to hang out
with. 863-261-7589r


CLEAN UP
Will pick up your junk!
Heavy & Farm Equipment-will
pay CASH. Call Michael @
(863)634-4780


Emm yment |


Employment -
Full-Time 205
Employment -
Medical 210
Employment -
Part-Time 215
Employment
Wanted 220,
Job Information 225,
Job Training 227
Sales 230



EXP'D PROJECT
MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
for plumbing company,
FT w/benefits,
(863)763-6461 DFWP


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Emip loyet
Full TimeI


IMMEDIATE OPENING

WATER TREATMENT PLANT
OPERATOR TRAINEE
for the Okeechobee Utility. Authority. Must possess
a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid
FL Drivers License. Only those with a three year
clean driving record need apply. Shift work and
week-ends are required. Applications will be ac-
cepted until opening is filled at the Okeechobee
Utility Authority located at 100 SW. 5th. Avenue,
Okee, FL 34974. An Equal Opportunity Employer,
Drug Free Work Place.


Start anew 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 CNAs
Okeechobee Health Care Facility
All shifts: Full/Part Time. Good Benefits.
Apply In Person To:
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

GILBERT CHERVOLET
Has openings for the following positions:
Service Technician -Truck Mechanic *Collision Technician
Benefits include paid holidays, paid vacations,
health insurance, 401K plan.
Apply in person at our Service Department or Collision
Center, or call (863)763-3154 Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:30PM
EOE, DFWP


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Benefits Include:
Health, Life & Dental
Insurance
Paid Vacations & Holidays
Paid Personal Time Off
401k Retirement Savings
Plan
Tuition Reimbursement &
More
Apply in person at the
foaslowing location:
601 E.N. PARK ST.
OKEECHOBEE, FL
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EOE Employer
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Looking for Reps. Earn Cash,
Be your own Boss, Travel for
Jan 22, 6:30 pm Beef O'Bra-
dy's or call (863)634-7311
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If you have questions or
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charges. Therefore, if you
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area, use caution.

Services



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



ELDERLY CARE Nursing
home alternative at 1/3 the
cost! Bring your loved one
for individualized TLC in
small family environment
by exp Reg. Nurse. Only 1
opening now.
863-763-2334.


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


Merchandise

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AKC YORKIES 1 female
$600, 3 males $500 ea,
(863)467-4337
CHIHUAHUAS 2 males, 1 yr
old, 1 black 1 brown, all
shots'. $150 each
(863)763-6778


Rentals



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



EFFICIENCY APT 1br, All util.
paid. Clean. Furnished with
washer facilities. $450 mo.
(812)989-3022


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BEAUTIFUL
SAMANTHA'S GARDEN
APARTMENTS
In Town, 2br/2ba, $900
mo. + $600. sec. dep.
Includes Washer & Dryer
(863)634-5780 or
(863)467-9250
OKEECHOBEE, 2br, 1ba, Near
town. $800 mo. incids wa-
ter. 1st month FREE! Annual
Lease. Call 561-255-4377


Okeechobee, 2Br/1.5ba, car-
peted, ceramic tile, W/appl's
incl. dishwasher, $700 mo.
+ $700 sec. (863)763-8878
OKEECHOBEE, Backlash RV
Park Apt, 1 br avail, on the
Rim Canal. For details. 863-
763-7783/561-968-2083



KINGS BAY, 2BR/2BA, $750
mo. (863)763-7301 or
(561)-248-5317
Taylor Creek Condos -
1BR/1BA, fully furnished,
$650 mo. + $350 sec.
(863)763-6576
VILLA -2 br, 2 ba, remodeled
kitch, w/d, covered screened
patio, Irg yard, avail 2/1/08.
May be seen now by.appt.
(863)634-3414 or
(863)634-3251
Your next job could be In
today's classllleds. Did
vou look for it?


BASSWOOD New house in
good location, 3br, 2ba
w/garage, $1200/mo, 33rd
Rd (561)379-9417 or
(561)683-9754
BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE &
INDIAN TOWN 3 BR, 2 BA
$1350 mo. & a 2 BR, 1 BA
$850 mo. Both on 10 acres.
Horses and Pets welcome.
Call (772)260-3068
BRAND NEW 4/2 $1095.
mo., 1st. & sec. No pets
863-484-0809
BRAND NEW- Rent or Buy
3br/2ba, 1700 sqft, 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
BUCKHEAD RIDGE 2/2, fully
furn, on canal, seasonal &
yearly, (863)824-0981
NEW DUPLEX 3/2. $1000
per month + 1st, last &
$500 sec dep .
(863)465-0053


OKEE: 3/1 on V2 ac. Renovat-
ed, laundry, C/A/heat, screen
porch, carport. $1100. + 1st,
ast, sec/refs. 305-458-8659
OKEECHOBEE 3/2 on 20
acres, 15 minutes North of
town $1 500/mo
(863)447-0352
OKEECHOBEE ESTATES -
3BR/2BA, pool, fireplace.
1401 SE 8th Dr. 1st & sec.
Call to see (863)885-1347
TREASURE ISLAND, 3/2 Very
clean! On canal. Lg. storage.
$850 mo. + 1st & sec. dep.
863-824-0981



LAKEHOUSE in Lake Placid for
Seasonal rental. Furnished
with dock. (863)465-0053
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er man's treasure. Turn
your trash to treasure
with an ad In the classl-
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South Elementary students back from winter break

First Grade learning about the season of Have a Dream Speech" and then Fourth Grade Wonderful Water Cycle. dents shared their own experi-


First grade at South Elemen-

busy preparing
for Martin Luther
King, Jr.'s birth-
day. We are mak-
ing posters for
the music teach-
er to display for
her program. We are also busy


winter and writing about snow-
men, mittens and winter activi-
ties.

Second Grade
We have come back from
break with a readiness to learn!
This week we have been learn-
ing about Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Students listened to the "I


wrote about their own dreams
for the world. It is amazing to
see student responses to the "I
Have a Dream" speech, with
many expressing dreams that
include ending in pollution and
homes for every child. Some of
these dreams will be on display
in the school's cafeteria.


Amazing Academics! Sev-
eral students were recently hon-
ored for their academic progress
at an awards assembly on Jan.
16. Families were invited to at-
tend and many proud smiles
were noticed! Madysun Causier
and Ryan Daniel both received
South's Golden Eagle Award for
achieving a 4.0 GPA.


Fourth graders have been learn-
ing about Earth's water cycle.
Students created their' own
posters to explain the cycle by
showing the stages of evapora-
tion, condensation, and precipi-
tation. Others experienced how
a tornado forms by using empty
soda bottles. Storm safety was
thoroughly discussed as stu-


ences with Florida hurricanes.
Honored Authors. Our
young authors are diligently pre-
paring for the FL Writes F-Cat
portion in February. They have
practiced both narrative and
expository writing prompts. We
have some fantastic papers com-
ing from our Fourth Graders.


Business


Rotary Club plans fundraiser


By MaryAnn Morris
Okeechobee News
Rotary Club of Okeechobee
President Terry Bourroughs
has announced that the club's
primary fundraising event, a
bike ride is not in the planning
stages and all members would
be contributing time either/and/
or money in support.
Alfred Sanchez, an insur-
ance representative for Pritchard
Insurance who handles health
and life insurance and variable
annuities for Pritchard, was a
guest at the Tuesday Rotary
meeting. His wife is a pharma-
cist at Wal-Mart.
Okeechobee citizens and
businesses are doing their part
to conserve water. According a
report from Terry Burroughs,
"The average person in Florida
uses 178 gallons of water per
day (gpd), but in Okeechobee
County the use is only 90 gpd,
and Palm Beach County uses
over 200 gpd for each person.
Carole Wehle, executive direc-
tor of South Florida Water Man-
agement says to work through
your senators and other elected
representatives. Nevertheless,
that does not change the re-
sponsibility of every person to
do what they can to save wa-
ter."
At the Tuesday meeting of the
Okeechobee Rotary Club, there
was a nice story for Rotary Min-
ute. A Rotary district in Texas is
partnered with a Rotary District
in Johannesburg South Africa.
The Texas club has shipped 1.2
million books to the Rotary Club
in Johannesburg. The room-
sized shipping containers are
not sent back empty. They are
kept and remodeled into class-
rooms for schools in South Af-


rica.
From hotels to cell phone
bills, companies attach a barrage
of hidden, extra charges. One
reason is the Internet. Online
shopping permits consumers to
comparison shop for bargains.
So companies are countering
low prices with hefty fees. So if
a $99 room is snagged at a nice
hotel via an online discount site,
then the hotel tends to attach
a "resort fee" for towels at the
pool or removing something
from the mini-bar even if it
was put back 60 seconds later.
This is from Bob Sullivan, au-
thor of "Gotcha Capitalism."

Business news
welcome
Okeechobee County busi-
ness people, submit news about
your employees and others in
business for this column. This
column will be featured every
Monday in the Okeechobee
News. Reading about "rising
stars," people moving up, is al-
ways news. Good news at that.
We always like to hear about
your new businesses; what you
offer (is it a family business?)
and the little things that you
have done to make your new
business unique.
You can email your news to
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the word "BUSINESS" as the
subject. Be sure to include your
name, name of your business
and a telephone number where
you can be reached in case of
questions.
Or drop off your news at
Okeechobee News at 107 SW
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Real Estate



Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos/
Townhouses Sale 1015
Farms Sale 1020
Houses -Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property Sale 1035
Land- Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State-
Property- Sale. 1055
Property Inspection 1060
Real Estate Wanted 1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080




CHEVRON Gas Station,
C- Store, Deli, Carwash. $1.1
million. Fin avail. Broker
owner. (800)230-0030


CBS HOME 3/2/2 In gated
community. Open fir plan w/
family rm. Vaulted ceilings.
Community pool/club house.
Safe area for walks & biking.
$229,500 (863)763-7721
OKEECHOBEE
Builder has 3 nice lots
left in good area.
Ready to build
Your plans or ours. Call for
more details 561-762-2233
OKEECHOBEE
Zero Down. $999. mo.
4br, 2ba CBS Brand New.
Prices $139,900. 3824 NW
7th St. 561-248-3879 or
863-484-0809
Find it faster. Sell It soon-
er In the classilleds


OKEECHOBEE 2.5 beautiful
acres, 2 ponds,. Call
(954)258-8565 for informa-
tion


BLUE CYPRESS Golf & RV, 1
Lot, Lg. pad. Screen rm.,
Pool/Club House. Jayco 5th
Whi. 35Ft. 304-543-6107
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


Mobile Homes



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




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



OKEECHOBEE
Singlewide 2br, 2ba,
located on a Ranch. $650
mo. Call (863)763-2838
How do you find a job In
today's competitive
market? In the employ-
ment section of the clas-
sifleds



CHOICE OF 3BR, or 2 BR, 2
ba D/W's No pets; yrly lease,
starting @ $600/mo +
$1000 sec. 863-763-4031
LARKEY LAKES 2br, lba, Ig
screen room, carport,
$800/mo, 1st, last & sec
(863)467-4982



BANK REPO'S
MOVE TO YOUR LAND
Mobile Home Angels
.561-385-4694
LORIDA at Mallard MHP #3,
12'x60', 2BR, 1BA, Florida
room, carport, 2 sheds, pier
on canal to Lake Istokpoga.
Call 863-655-3791
MOBILE HOME & LOT
WITH OWNER FINANCE
Ortona-14x70 Single Wide
with Ig. screened rm. on 1/4
acre lot. City water & Sewer.
1 blk. to boat ramp. 15 min.
to LaBelle. $56,000 with low
down pymt. (321)733-7120
OKEECHOBEE '91 DWMH,
3br, 2ba, $25,000 or best
offer, you move
(863)634-5421
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

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


Recreation



Boats 3005
Campers/RVs 3010
Jet Skiis 3015
Marine Accessories 3020
Marine Miscellaneous 3025
Motorcycles 3030
Sport Vehicles/ATVs3035



SEAQUEST 20', Center con-
sole. 150 Johnson Kicker mo-
tor. Tandem trailer. Very good
cond. $3950: (863)214-9747


MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL 35' -
3 slides, awnings, full size
W/D, many extras, can be
seen in Clewiston
(863)983-8229 will return
calls.


TRACKER '2000, 26', Wood
slide out, A/C, Sleeps 6, Walk
around bed, New tires. Great
cond. $4350 (863)214-9747


Automobiles



Automobiles 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Truclks 4020
Construction
Foreign Cars .4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailers .4065
Vans 4070


NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE ,
COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT WILL
HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 AT 10.00 A.M. AT 17429
NW 242ND STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 (FIELD OFFICE). A COPY OF THE
PROPOSED AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED UPON REQUEST FROM THE UNDER-
SIGNED. IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION BY THE BOARD
WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING; THAT PER-
SON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
THAT PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE
PROCEEDINGS, WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON
WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED, IS MADE. ANY PERSON WISHING TO
SPEAK AT THE MEETING MUST HAVE THEIR NAME AND TOPIC PLACED ON THE
AGENDA ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DATE OF THE MEETING. ALL PROPERTY
OWNERS WITHIN THE DISTRICT ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS
NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION OR AN INTERPRETER TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE PRECEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE DISTRICT'S OFFICES BY CALL-
ING (863)763-4601 AT LEAST TWO (2) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE
MEETING.
NOTICE: COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT HAS AN ONGOING AQUATIC
SPRAYING PROGRAM, DISTRICT WIDE:
WILLARD M. BYARS
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
17429 NW 242ND STREET
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
2863)763-4601 OR (863)634-3166
57140 ON 1/21/08


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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
The Treasure Coast Workforce Consor-
tium announces a public meeting to
which all persons are invited to partici-
pate:
Date & Time: Monday, January 28, 2008
8:30 a.m.
Place: St. Lucie County Annex Building
Conference Room
2300 Virginia Avenue 3rd Floor
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
EU To appoint persons to serve
on the Treasure Coast Workforce Devel-
opment Board and to discuss matters
concerning the Workforce Investment
Act, Workforce Employment Opportu-
nities, the Welfare Transition Program,
One-Stop Career Centers and the Work-
force Development Board. A copy of the
agenda may be obtained by contacting:
Workforce Development Board of the
Treasure Coast
584 NW University Blvd., Suite 100
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Phone: 772/335-3030
Should any person wish to appeal any
decision made by the Consortium wit
respect to ani matter considered at the
above referenced meeting, they will need
to ensure a verbatim recording of the
proceedings is made, which record in-
cludes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is based, in order to
provide a record for judicial review.
256431 ON 1/21/08


CHEVY PICKUP 2004 31K
mIs., 5 spd., 6 cyl. Work
truck. $7950 (772)260-3068


CHEVY HHRLT 2006 Exc.
cond. 1 Non Smoking owner.
Only 9K mis. Clear title.
$16,000. (863)357-3627
FORD EXPEDITION '06 4x4,
low miles, leather, TV,
$23,000 (863)674-1239



Public Notices

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SPORTS 9


Okeechobee News Mon 8


Local athletes working hard


By Charles M. Murphy
The girl's soccer season
ended last Monday with a loss
in the first round of their district
tournament to Dreyfoos School
of the Arts, 2-1, in double over-
time.
Erica Zinski scored on an
assist from Tiffany McGee for
Okeechobee's only goal. Despite
the loss Okeechobee ended the
season with seven victories and
showed a lot of improvement.
The boy's soccer team has
become a family affair. Goalie
Omar Torres and midfielder'
Ivan Torres are brothers. For-
mer Brahman star Emmanuel
Torres is also their brother. He
said he likes to watch as many
matches as he can.
"I really follow the team and
go to as many homes games as
I can," the older Torres com-
mented. He still would like to
play college soccer one day.
The All-Treasure Lake Confer-
ence teams were released in De-
cember and Okeechobee had a
number of athletes mentioned..
Senior Lauren Throop was
first-team all conference in girl's
volleyball. Senior Jessica Klin-
gler made second team and
Sophomore Monica Koger
made second team. Junior Kari


Berger made honorable men-
tion.
Senior Sonny Lowe was
named second team in bowling
and Sophomore Mason Wal-
dron was named honorable
mention for bowling.
Taylor Woods was named
honorable mention for girl's
bowling.
Nathan Candler was hon-
orable mention for boy's swim-
ming.
Jaiden Barnhart,
Sauewuce Asmussen, and
Tessa Delcempo made second
team for girl's swimming. Ran-
di Barnes earned honorable
mention.
Clay Coleman, Corey
White and Jimmy Hadden
earned all conference second
team for boy's golf. Michael
Watson earned honorable men-
tion.
Rachel Holt earned second
team, and Serrene Acheson
earned honorable mention for
girl's golf.
Boys cross country had a
number of players earn first
team all conference. The list in-
cluded Senior Bryan Suarez,
Sophomore Heriberto Guer-
rero, Junior Reynel Denova,
and Sophomore Lionel Jones.
Sophomore Austin Willard


earned second team all confer-
ence along with Junior Misael
Alvarado. Sophomore Ricky
Nieto earned honorable men-
tion.
Cross Country Coach Na-
than Owen was named Coach
of the Year in the Treasure Lake
Conference.
Junior Heather Tinsley
earned honorable mention for
girls cross country.
County Commissioner Mar-
vin Wherrell is a common site
at Yearling basketball games. His
grand daughter, Brittney Ball is
a member of the girl's team.
Wrestler Michael Brishke
was named athlete of the month
for December at Okeechobee
High school. He wrestles at 112
pounds.
Brahman alumnus Myron
Jackson's future was up in the
air after his boss for five years
was fired by Western Carolina
University at the end of the
2007 season. Head Coach Kent
Briggs was fired after a 21-33
record at .the' school. Jackson
has worked six years at Western
Carolina, after a year at Con-
necticut. He received a Bachelor
in Science degree from Florida
State University and played foot-
ball under Bobby Bowden.


Johnson hits career high


Leads Wake Forest
past Florida State

By Mike Cranston
AP Sports Writer
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.
(AP) James Johnson scored
21 of his career-high 26 points
in the second half and Wake
Forest remained unbeaten' at
home with a 74-57 win over
Florida State on Sunday.
Johnson, a freshman, over-
came early foul trouble by
dominating the second half.
He spearheaded a 13-0 run to
put the Demon Deacons (12-
5, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Confer-
ence) ahead to stay, then hit a
3-pointer and had a steal and
dunk to put Wake Forest ahead
68-55 with 4:48 left.
Johnson, who added nine
rebounds, hit 10 of 15 shots,
including 4 of 5 from 3-point
range as Wake Forest snapped
a two-game losing streak by
finally getting hot from the out-


side.
Coming in as one of the
worst 3-point shooting teams
in the nation at 28 percent, the
Demon Deacons shot 1 of 8
from behind the arc in the first
half. With Johnson leading the
way, Wake Forest connected
on 5 of 7 long-range shots in
the second half to improve to
11-0 at home.
Jeff Teague added 12 points
and Harvey Hale scored 10 for
Wake Forest, which recovered
from road losses to Boston Col-
lege and Maryland to win its
ACC-best 15th straight home
game dating to last season.
Ralph Mims had 17 points,
Uche Echefu scored all 13 of
his points in the first half and
.Toney Douglas came off the
bench to score 10 on 4-of-13
shooting for Florida State (12-
7, 1-3), which lost its third
straight game.
Johnson went to the bench
after picking up two fouls in the
first five minutes and Florida


State immediately went on a 7-
0 run. Echefu, who was held to
six points and seven rebounds
in the loss to Duke Wednesday,
dominated early, including a 3-
pointer that put the Seminoles
ahead 23-14.
The Demon Deacons, de-
spite shooting 37 percent in the
first half, rallied to tie the game
before Florida State settled for
a 31-28 halftime lead.
After the Seminoles scored
the first point of the second
half, Johnson had a put back
and a 3-pointer to put Wake
Forest ahead for good.
Johnson's best basket of
the day was a coast-to-coast
drive that included a head fake
in the lane before a thunder-
ous one-handed dunk made
it 61-50. Florida State's Isaiah
Swann went over 1,000 points
in his career with a driving lay
up on the next possession, be-
fore Johnson's 3 and dunk put
it away.


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Martin Luther King, Jr. day at SES
Mrs. Richardean Singleton's first grade class helped decorate for the event in held in
honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Their display entitled "A Light for Peace" displayed letters
that each student wrote about what they want for the world today.


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