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Search for missing
man is continuing
Several different law en-
forcement units are still
searching for a 45-year-old
Orlando man who went miss-
ing while hunting on the Rol-
lins Ranch near Fort Drum on
Saturday.
It is believed that Ronald
Vincent Irwin may have either
become lost or disoriented in
a wooded area of the large
ranch.
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Man, woman
face drug charges
An Okeechobee man and
woman were arrested late last
week on felony drug charges
after the Okeechobee Nar-
cotics Task Force executed a
search warrant on the home
they were sharing.
Tavares L. Whitehead, 30,
S.E. 68th Ave., was charged
with the felonies of posses-
sion of a controlled substance
and possession of a firearm
by a convicted felon.
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Benefit


Benefit for family
of Johnny Lamb
F.O.E. #4137, Hwy 441 N.
is sponsoring a benefit for the
family of Johnny Lamb, who
was killed in an auto accident
on Dec, 7, 2007.
We are asking for items
to auction. Please contact
May..Scaffa..at..(863), 634-7318
or-Patty Rucks at (863) 634-
1833.
There will be a barbecue
dinner of chicken or pork for a
donation of $7 which will start
at 3 p.m. The auction will be
held at 5 p.m. and a drawing
will be held. There will also
be live music.


Drought Index


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


Lake Levels

10.11 feet
Last Year: 11.94 feet



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


Index
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Com ics .................................... 10
Community Events................... 4
Crossword........................... 11
O pinion...................................... 4
Speak Out............................. .... 4
Sports.................................. 16
. TV ..... ............ 12
W eather.................................. 2
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SFWMD may install pumps


Lakeside pumps
could move water in
extreme shortages
WEST PALM BEACH -- In the
face of persistent water short-
age conditions, the South Flor-
ida Water Management District
(SFWMD) is investigating the
feasibility of installing 14 new
lakeside temporary pumps
along the southern rim of Lake
Okeechobee to assist in meet-
ing future water supply needs.


The SFWMD Governing
Board approved funding for the
potential $1.5 million project
that could involve installing die-
sel-powered hydraulic pumps
on the lake side of water con-
trol structures S-351, S-352 and
S-354 in Palm Beach County.
Water managers are thor-
oughly examining the option,
including a cost benefit analysis
and environmental permitting
review, to determine if the pro-
posed new temporary pumps
are the best way to continue
limited water delivery south of


Lake Okeechobee during the
water shortage.
"Investigating all of our wa-
ter supply options is the most
responsible route we can take
in the face of weather uncer-
tainties," said SFWMD Govern-
ing Board Chairman Eric Buer-
mann. "Even if new pumps are
installed, that will not resolve
the water shortage. Everyone
rpiiet -nntinue to do their part
b ng water restrictions
a irving water when-
e )le."
rnps under consider-


ation would be able to lift wa-
ter from Lake Okeechobee into
the North New River, Hillsboro
and Miami canals, even if the
lake water level drops below
seven feet. The pumps could
move water at a combined rate
of 700 cubic feet per second, or
about half the capacity of the
temporary canal-side forward
pumps already in use.
If natural conditions contin-
ue to lower Lake Okeechobee's
water level, the lake side tem-
porary pumps would be able
to provide a small percentage


of water to serve area supply
needs. At this time, a decision
to install the pumps would be
a precautionary measure in
the event Lake Okeechobee's
water level drops below 7 feet.
Lake Okeechobee's water level
Tuesday was 10.12 feet, still
more than four feet below its
historical average for this time
of year.
If the 2008 rainy season pro-
vides enough water to raise
Lake Okeechobee levels, the
See Pumps Page 2


Restaurant




robbed by




armed men


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
Police are currently looking
for two black men believed to
be responsible for the robbery
of a local restaurant around 9 to
9:30 p.m. Monday.
Detective Bettye Taylor of
the Okeechobee 'City Police
Department (OCPD) said the
two rmien entered Captaii D's
Seafood Restaurant, 1100 5.
Parrott Ave., through the back
door while employees were


cleaning the eatery. She said
they put a gun in the back of
one employee then had two
younger female employees get
the money for them.
While the young women
were getting an undisclosed
amount of cash, they had the
other two employees lie on the
floor that was still wet from just
being. oed,
The detective gaid the two
men, described as being 6-
See Robbery Page 2


Courthouse



renovation to


be discussed


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Renovation of the historic
Okeechobee County Court-
house will be a major topic of
discussion at the Jan. 24 meet-
ing of the Okeechobee County
Board of County Commission-
See Meeting Page 2


If you go -
What: Meeting of the
Okeechobee County Board of
County Commissioners
Where: Commission chambers,
Okeechobee County Court-
house, 304 N.W. Second Ave.
When: 9 a.m., Thursday, Jan.
24


MaryAhn Morris/Okeechobee News
John Ed Burdenshaw (right) invited Joe Crankshaw to speak at
the Rotary Club meeting Tuesday, Jan 22. Mr. Crankshaw has
written for quite a few Florida newspapers, particularly on the
subject of Florida history.


By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
"Physical fitness, recre-
ation, and sound nutrition
are central components of
a healthy, meaningful, and
productive life," stated Gov-
ernor Crist, when he created
the 'Governors Council on
Physical fitness. State Surgeon
General Ana Viamonte Ros
has also reinforced these sen-
timents with her prevention,
preparedness and personal
responsibility tour around the
state.
Keeping the governors and
surgeon general's goals in
mind, the Okeechobee Coun-
ty Health Department (OCHD)
found a fun, easy, and inno-
vative way to incorporate a
physical fitness program into
the workplace on a daily ba-
sis.
The "Rally to Tally" pro-
gram was a 12-week simulated
walking challenge to the state


capital. After a brief question-
naire, those who wished to
join the walk were given pe-
dometers and a walking diary
to enter their number of steps
daily. The numbers were then
turned in to Barbara Gode-
john, Healthy Communities
Coordinator.
Participants were encour-
aged to do at least 10,000 steps
a day. The program began on
Sept. 21, 2007 in Okeechobee
County with a goal of making
it to Tallahassee, which is ap-
proximately 355 miles away.
The last official day of record
keeping was Dec. 14, 2007.
A Florida map was placed
in a common work space, and
each walker moved up on the
map according to how many
steps they had taken that
week.
At the end of 12 weeks, the
nine participants' total steps
were 5,212,083; which equals
approximately 2,606 miles.


Because of the effort of all the
walkers, OCHD had walked
not only to Tallahassee, but
had walked far enough to visit
Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif.
Our overall goal is to make
our community healthier.
This easy and low impact pro-
gram will be available to the
public starting at the end of
January. The OCHD and the
Okeechobee County Library
have partnered together to
sponsor this event for the gen-
eral public.
This is how it will work.
Anyone interested, beginning
Wednesday, Jan. 23, can con-
tact Ms. Godejohn at OCHD or
visit the Okeechobee County
Library to fill out the registra-
tion questionnaire. Through
that conversation, she will ob-
tain your address to mail your
pedometer to you.
In order to receive a pe-
dometer, you must agree to
See Fitness Page 2


Historian recalls stories


of two famous residents


By MaryAnn Morris
Okeechobee News
Joe Crankshaw, a writer
with over 50 years experience
in the newspaper business
was the keynote speaker at
the Tuesday Okeechobee Ro-
tary meeting. He remarked
that he was with the Miami
Herald when both Carl Hiaas-
en and Dave Barry were em-
ployed there and shared the
newsroom with them.
He spoke of two men, one
of whom you have probably


Recollections
A series about Florida's
pioneers and history



heard, one not: "Pogy" Bill
Collins .(a colorful character
who reformed and became
Okeechobee County's sheriff)


and Douglas E. Austin (who
was sent to Okeechobee by
Henry Flagler as part of his
Model Land Company who
stayed and became the. sec-
ond mayor of Okeechobee
City).
Mr. Crankshaw said that
Bill Collins got his nickname
"Pogy" shortly after he came
to Okeechobee. He set out to
be a fisherman. He bought a
boat and nets and went out to
See History Page 2


Vol. 99 No. 23


Step by Step: Walking for Fitness


Submitted photo
The Okeechobee County Health Department began the "Rally to Tally" event with an in-
house walk in which (right to left) Rosa Ruiz; Barbara Godejohn, Healthy Communities
Coordinator; Tonia Casian; Mark Chittum, OCHD Administrator; Vicki Holland; Mickie
Thompson; Leanne McLaughlin; Peggy Arthur; and (not shown) Dora Sanchez walked
a total of 5,212,083 steps.


Residents 'Rally to Tally'


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Man, woman fa(


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
An Okeechobee man and
woman were arrested late last
week on felony drug charges after
the Okeechobee Narcotics Task
Force executed a search warrant
on the home they were sharing.
Tavares L. Whitehead, 30,
S.E. 68th Ave., was charged with
the felonies of possession of a
controlled substance and posses-
sion of a firearm by a convicted
felon. He was also charged with
the misdemeanors of possession
of marijuana under 20 grams and
possession of drug parapher-
nalia. He was booked into the
Okeechobee County Jail under a
bond of $11,000.
Also arrested was Melissa
Carnley, 20, S.E. 68th Ave. She was
charged with the felony of pos-
session of a controlled substance
and the misdemeanor of pos-
session of drug paraphernalia.
Carnley was also booked into the


Tavares Melissa
Whitehead Carnley
county jail and her bond was set
at $6,000.
Court records indicate that
Whitehead has been arrested on
numerous felony charges. He also
served three years in prison after
being convicted in 2004 of the
felonies of driving while license
suspended/revoked habitual of-
fender' and the sale/manufacture/
delivery of cocaine (two counts).
Florida Department of Correc-
tions records indicate Whitehead
was released from prison on April
9, 2007.
Arrest records from the
Okeechobee County Sheriff's


7e drug
Office (OCSO) indicate that the
task force executed the search
warrant on Friday, Jan. 18, shortly
after 10 p.m. When they entered
the home there were five people
,in the home, including White-
head and Carnley. The other three
people -- ranging in age from 18
to 25 -- were released after ques-
tioning.
The arrest report indicates
when the bedroom shared by
Whitehead and Carnley was
searched task force detectives
found: a loaded .22 caliber rifle
with six rounds of ammunition
in the magazine; an air pistol; a
green leafy substance that, when
field tested, indicated a positive
result for the presence of marijua-
na; one hydrocodone tablet; and,
one xanax tablet.
The suspected marijuana
weighed 1.6 grams.
In the living room, the report
states that detectives found: a sus-
pected glass smoking pipe with a
residue; a grinder apparently used


charges
to prepare marijuana for smok-
ing; and, metallic screens used
inside smoking pipes.
The detectives stated in the re-
port that in the kitchen they also
found two glass smoking pipes
with residue in each.
A check with the Okeechobee
County Clerk of Courts office in-
dicates that while Whitehead was
released from prison in April, he
was arrested on July 30, 2007. He
was charged with the felonies of
possession of cocaine and tam-
pering with physical evidence.
On Sept. 4, 2007, he was ar-
rested on a felony charge of pos-
sqssion of alprazolam, as well as
the misdemeanors of driving un-
der the influence and possession
of marijuana under 20 grams.
On Oct. 18, 2007, he was ar-
rested on felony charges of pos-
session of cocaine, possession of
a controlled substance without a
valid prescription and possession
of alprazolam.


Search for missing man is continuing


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
Several different law enforce-
ment units are still searching for
a 45-year-old Orlando man who
went missing while hunting on
the Rollins Ranch.near Fort, Drum
on Saturday.
It is believed that Ronald
Vincent Irwin may have either
become lost or disoriented in a
wooded area of the large ranch.
Lieutenant William Markham,


Meeting
Continued From Page 1
ers. A major area of concern,
the effects of the drought, will
be considered. The board will
also consider funding for waste-
water infrastructure.
Architect Tom Hammer will
be on hand to present drawings
and receive comments from the
commissioners. It had already
been determined in previous
discussions that both towers
would be removed from the rear
of the building. One tower is an
elevator shaft. The other tower
was constructed so the building
would be balanced architectur-
ally. Commissioners had also
previously decided to remove
-their existing commission cham-
bers and reopen the original
breezeway that went through
the center of the building. The
northeast addition which held
the clerk's, record storage will
also be removed.
Commissioners have yet to
make a final decision on where
the elevator will be located.
There will probably be discus-
sion of restoration of Courtroom
A. It had been suggested that
it be restored for a ceremonial
courtroom and for commission
meetings. Commissioners will
also have to decide on the floor
plans for the first and second
floors.
At a workshop on Dec. 5,
2007 the commissioner decided
that it would be better to move
all operations out of the court-
house during restoration. They
had originally decided to reno-
vate the building for temporary
use while it was being renovat-


of the Okeechobee County
Sheriff's Of-
fice (OCSO),
said searchers
have found Mr.
Irwin's vehicle
as well as a few
of his personal
belongings. He
went on to say
it's not known R d
what the man onald
had in the way of Vincent Irwin
supplies or firearms. However, Lt.


ed a section at a time. Therefore
in a related matter the board will.
consider termination of a con-
tract to temporarily renovate the
building.
Turning to a matter which
has far reaching effects, George
Horne of South Florida Water
Management District is sched-
uled to address, the board con-
cerning temporary pump alter-
natives, structure stability and
water restrictions.
In another environmental is-
sue, John Hayford,, executive
director of the Okeechobee Util-
ity Authority and Dale Milita of
Craig A. Smith Governmental
Services are scheduled to ad-
dress the board concerning
endorsement of federal appro-
priations for wastewater infra-
structure. They will be seeking
funding for a proposed eastside
forcemain which could serve
Treasure Island.
In other action, the board is
expected to:
*proclaim the week of Feb.
11 17 to be 211 Awareness
Week in Okeechobee County;
*hear comments from James
Shockley concerning the use of
the sports complex;
*hear comments from Mer-
ton Alden concerning produce
licenses;
*consider termination of an
industrial park lease; and
*ratify an emergency pur-
chase of a replacement motor
for a road department track
hoe.
Post your opinions
in the Public Issues Forum
at www.newszap.com.
Reporter Pete Gawda
may be reached at
pgawda@newszap.com.


Markham said the missing man .is
"in feed of medication."
Mr. Irwin is a white male,
stands 5-foot-10-inches tall and
weighs 170 pounds. He has
brown hair and green eyes and
was last seen wearing a blue shirt
and blue jeans.
There is no evidence of foul
play, said Lt. Markham.
Since receiving the missing
person report, members of the
OCSO, the OCSO Sheriff's Posse
and OCSO K-9 Unit, the Florida


History
Continued From Page 1
fish. He came back with his boat
overflowing with' fish, shorting
jubilantly about this catch un-
til someone on the dock yelled
back, "Them's only pogies, Bill.
They ain't good for anything."
Thereafter, he was known a
"Pogy" Bill Collins from then on.
Although he was a roughneck,
he also would buy shoes for kids
who had none, made a bunch of
..drunks whoQshot.up, Albert Ber-
,1kA'snbakery'ikitchen pay. fori the
damages,and, started a baseball
team in the community.
Douglas Austin, was a char-
ter member of the board of
county commissioners and the
second president of that board.
Later when Governor Napoleon
Broward authorized the forming
of St. Lucie County, named Mr.
Austin to the first board of coun-
ty commissioners of the new
St. Lucie County. Therefore, Mr.
Austin had been a member of
the board of county commis-
sioners of two Florida Counties.


Pumps
Continued From Page 1
portable lake side temporary
pumps could be used at other
locations for flood control.
"We hope that the weather
cooperates and that there won't
be a need for these pumps,"
said SFWMD Executive Director
Carol Wehle. "But we must be
prepared to respond and deliver
water if conditions worsen."
A series of electric tempo-
rary forward pumps installed
on the canal side of these same
water control structures in early
2007 have proven successful in
maintaining water availability,
but they will not be effective if
Lake Okeechobee's water level
reaches an extreme low.
Water levels in the lake
have been setting new record
daily lows for more than seven
months, and they continue to re-
cede due to below-average rain-


Fitness
Continued From Page 1
call Ms. Godejohn weekly to re-
port your steps that were logged
for the week for a period of 12
weeks.
There will be a map located
in the Okeechobee County Li:
brary, 206 S.W 16th St. so that
everyone can keep track of
their trek to Tallahassee. Along
with their pedometer, one will
receive a conversion chart that
will help them devise how many
"miles" they have walked and
how much further they have to
trek to Tallahassee.
Anyone and everyone are en-
couraged to participate. Your 12-


Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) and the De-
partment of Corrections K-9 unit
have been searching the area on
foot, horseback and all terrain ve-
hicles. The St. Lucie County Sher-
iff's Office helicopter has also
been used to search from the air.
Because he is in need of medi-
cation, if contact is made with Mr.
Irwin call the Okeechobee County
Sheriff's Office at (863) 763-3117
as soon as possible.


Pogy Bill Collins was eventu-
ally. jailed, more or less justifi-
ably for a liquor violation during
prohibition, and later became
Police Chief of Frostproof until
the day when, riding on a fire
truck on an emergency call, he
was killed when the truck over-
turned.
Both men, said Mr. Crank-
shaw, exemplified the Rotary
motto, "Service above self."
Shawn Henderson of the
Okeechobee Battlefield Friends
pssed out flyers for the Battle
of Oke$echobee Re-enactment
scheduled for Feb. 2 and 3 from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.
On Christmas Day in 1837, one
of the largest and most fierce
Battle in the Seminole Wars was
fought nearby on the shores of
Lake Okeechobee (where Kings
Bay is now). The Okeechobee
Battlefield is now officially a
state historical park.

MaryAnn Morris
may be contacted at
mmorris@newszap.com.


fall. The lake reached a historic
low of 8.82 feet on July 2, 2007.
Lake Okeechobee is the source
of water for 500,000 acres of
farmland in the Everglades Ag-
ricultural Area and serves as a
primary back-up water supply
to more than five million South
Floridians.
While the drought has caused
some environmental problems,
the extremely low water condi-
tions in Lake Okeechobee have
provided the District with the
opportunity to do extensive en-
vironrmental restoration work
that will improve water quality
and habitat. Projects included
removing 2 million cubic yards
of muck from 3,000 agres of ex-
posed lakebed, which also re-
moved 140 metric tons of phos-
phorus. In addition, the District
burned 70,000 acres and treated
10,000 acres of torpedo grass,
and planted 2,000 native pond
apple trees.


week program will begin when
you receive your pedometer.
This program is funded
through the Step Up Florida
Healthy Communities program
at the OCHD.
This simple program will
help the citizens of Okeechobee
County to achieve a healthier
lifestyle in 2008.
If you have any questions or to
register, call Barbara Godejohn,
Healthy Communities Coordina-
tor at (863) 462-5800 or you can
stop by the Okeechobee County
library for information.
Post your opinions
in the Public Issues Forum
at www.newszap.com.
Reporter Chauna Aguilar
may be reached at
caguilar@newszap.com.


Tip leads to drug arrest


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
Acting on a .tip, the
Okeechobee Narcotics Task
Force arrested
.a local man on
a felony drug
'charge late last'
week.
Arrested on
Friday, Jan. 18,
was Lee Wiles,
'22, of N.W
.11 St. Wiles Lee
was charged Wiles
with posses-
sion of cocaine with intent to
sell. He was booked into the
Okeechobee County Jail in lieu
of $2,000 bond.
An Okeechobee County
Sheriff's Office (OCSO) arrest
report indicates that task force
detectives were contacted about
a possible drug transaction that


Robbery
Continued From Page 1
foot-I-inch to 6-foot-2 inches
in height and muscular, wore
hooded sweatshirts.
"We don't have much," said
Detective Taylor, in regard to
a description of the two men.
"They had the hoods tied around
their faces so only the nose area
was exposed."
The detective said she was
told by a restaurant employee
that the clothes being worn
by the men looked to be new,


had occurred around 3 p.m. last
Friday in the area of N.W 12th
St. and N.W Ninth Ave. Acting
on the tip, the detectives went
to the area and began to speak
with Wiles.
Using the information given
them, the detectives found a
small square charcoal grill.
When they lifted the grill they'
reportedly found a small plas-
tic bottle wrapped in electrical
tape. Inside the bottle was a
substance suspected to be crack
cocaine.
According to the arrest re-
port, when the substance was
field tested it indicated a posi-
tive result for the presence of-
cocaine. The substance, which
weighed 2 grams, was cut into
$10, $20 and $40 pieces, contin-
ued the report.
Wiles was arrested without
incident.


indicating to her that the men
weren't homeless or living on
the street.
Detective Taylor did say that
according to the employees,
the men made a comment that
leads her to believe they may be
from the Miami area.
This restaurant was robbed
some time back, but Detective
Taylor doesn't believe the two
cases are connected. She said a
former restaurant employee is
believed to have committed the
prior robbery and is supposedly
somewhere in North Carolina.


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John Ed Burdenshaw
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Okeechobee News, Wednesday, January 23, 2008 3


Council promotes healthy lifestyle


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Angela Kelly, Tobacco Special-
ist, and Barbara Godejohn with
the Step Up Florida Program at
the Okeechobee County Health
Department were the featured
speakers when the Okeechobee
Community Collaborative
Council met last Tuesday at the
Okeechobee School Board Of-
fices.
Their presentations focused
on ways to make Okeechobee a
healthier community.
Step Up Florida is a program
that is designed to promote a
healthier Florida. The nroorams


-i
Barbara Godejohn, LPN, Step
Up Florida speaks to CCC.


goals are to increase the qual- so they are healthier as adults.
ity and years of healthy life, and Fruits and vegetables should be
eliminate health disparities. added to the diets of young peo-
Specifically the program pie, they note.
hopes to increase the number of A lot of diseases are prevent-
residents who eat more fruits and able if people live healthier life-
vegetables in their diet, get more styles and have healthier diets.
exercise, and become healthier. February is National Heart
They also hope to reduce or bet- Month. February 1 is National
ter manage risk factors such as Wear Red Day. It is an effort to
diabetes, high blood pressure, promote awareness of heart dis-
being overweight, smoking, and ease among women. Heart dis-
physical exercise. ease and stroke is one of the main
Statistics show that killers of women in the United
Okeechobee residents are States.
above the state average when it Even women, who appear
comes to diabetes, 111 percent in to be healthy, can have heart at-
Okeechobee, and 8.2 percent in tacks. Godejohn said a woman
the state, and heart disease, 33.7 she knew that rides bicycles and
percent in Okeechobee and 27.7 is in good shape, still had a heart
percent in the state. attack.
The statistics also show that "If we can just save a few lives,
30.1 percent of the residents of it is well worth it," she added.
Okeechobee are obese, notably Ms. Godejohn said they work
higher than the state average of with the schools to try and reach
22.3 percent. more children.
Ms. Godejohn said education Ms. Kelly spoke on the tobac-
of the community can help peo- co program she has been work-
ple remain healthy. The Health ing with for the past year. She said
Department has reached out to she came to Okeechobee from
physicians, other health care pro- New York City one year ago. She
viders, and the faith community said the Okeechobee community
to spread their message. has been very helpful in putting
"We focus on nutrition, heart this program together.
disease, and stroke," she said. Over 400,000 people die each
She said the statistics help the year from a smoke related disease
Health Department decide where in the United States.
their efforts should be focused. Statistics show 3,000 teens
She said the number of residents start smoking each day. In Flor-
that report not having any physi- ida, tobacco companies spend
cal exercise is 11 percent higher $97 million on advertising to kids
than the state average, each year.
A number of grants are made She also spoke about spit to-
available to all 67 health depart- bacco products and the dangers
ments in the state in an effort to they can pose.
fund the Step Up Florida initia- Ms. Kelly said she tries to focus
tives. on the benefits of quitting smok-
"Basically we want to see a ing when she speaks to residents.
healthier Okeechobee," she add- Some of these benefits are a
S-ed:---- -- .. --- -longer-life; a-reduction in repeat
..She said tha people needfto6 iheattattcks, rioney saving and
learn they can do. things tod im-: the iiiprovement of the senses of
prove their health with simple taste and smell.
steps, and moderation. It is not She said it costs about $4,000
something you have to throw per year for a smoker that smokes
yourself into right away to get im- one pack per day.
mediate results. In 2005 in Okeechobee County
"We will work with people 769 people were hospitalized for
to give them the materials they coronary heart disease, 295 for
need," she added. stroke, and 339 for heart failure.
Health officials note they have 142 residents died from major car-
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Angela Kelly, Tobacco Spe-
cialist,. Okeechobee County
Health Department.
stroke, and 109 from cancer.
The Florida Tobacco Preven-
tion and control program strategic
plan had two goals, reduce adult
tobacco use and reduce exposure
to second hand smoke.
"This is a very serious prob-
lem here in Okeechobee, I hope
to work with children, the schools
and with parents, because kids
see them smoking," she said.
Another goal is a reduction in
youth tobacco use.
"A lot of people don't want to
quit smoking, they will tell you
point blank, I enjoy smoking,"
she said.
Other programs include SWAT
or Students Working against To-
bacco programs in the middle
schools and high school.
The Health Department has
applied for grant dollars to run
these programs for the next three
years. $60,000 worth of grants
was applied for; officials should
know soon if the funding was ap-
proved.
The Health Department also
has a support group for people
who want to quit smoking at
the Okeechobee County Library.
Those interested in quitting smok-
ing can receive a six week supply
of nicotine patches. This service
is free.
"Tobacco education is im-
portant because people need to
know the steps to take. Some
people aren't aware of the side
effects they will go through when
they quit smoking," she said.
Roughly one out of three mioth
ers in Okeechobee who gave birth
in the past year, are smokers. The
cessation classes have tried to
reach more pregnant mothers.
The Florida Quit line for smok-
ers is Toll free 1-877-822-6669.
Each call is recorded and broken
down" in counties. If more resi- :
dents call from Okeechobee, that
can improve the chances of the
local health department in their
efforts to receive grant dollars.
In other actions the CCC pro-
moted the Okeechobee Family
Health and Safety Expo that will
take place this Saturday at the
Okeechobee Agri Civic Center.


Sharon Vinson said there will
be events and demonstrations for,
all ages. It is a free event.
"We appreciate your support
and we will be looking for you,"
she told the group.
The event will feature home
health agencies, health screen-
ings, fire trucks, ambulances,
police cars and boats, police
helicopters, Smokey Bear, the
Okeechobee County Health De-
partment and other health related
agencies.
The event runs from 9 a.m. un-
til 2 p.m.
The CCC is already looking
for information for their summer
activity guide. Any summer activ-
ity for children in Okeechobee is
placed in the publication. This is
the third year that the guide is be-
ing printed.
A copy of each guide is sent
home with every student in -
Okeechobee Schools at the end
of the school year.
Ms. Vinson also reported that
300 local children received a nice
Christmas due to efforts by My
Aunt's House in Okeechobee.
The members of the CCC helped
collect presents for the program.
Saturday, March 1, is the an-
nual Walk America for the March
of Dimes.
The Healthy Start Coalition
is collecting yard sale items for
their annual yard sale. The an-
nual career exposition hosted by
Communities in Schools and the
Police Athlete League will be held
on Feb. 8' at the Dixon Hendry
Campus at Indian River Commu-
nity College. All eighth and ninth
graders in the school system at-
tend the career event each year.
"It's been very successful,"
Coordinator Jill Rogers said. "It
works really well and we feel the
kids really benefit from it."
Patricia O'Connor with the
Okeechobee County Library re-
ported that an ongoing series of
lectures on Broadway take place
every Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
They also will have a presen-
tation on Jan. 3Lat7-p.m-abouL_
the BattTe of Okeechobee re-en-
actment.
Sales of Girl Scout cookies are
under way in Okeechobee. Each
box costs $3.50. Each troop re-
ceives $.60 -per box for troop ac-
tivities.
The American Red Cross will
celebrate their '90th. anniversary
in Okeechobee during February.
They will hold events with the
Okeechobee Main Street Program
and also the Chamber of Com-
merce in February and March.
January is also national men-
toring month. Mike Davis urged
those interested to sign up to be
mentors in Okeechobee.


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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

SEX EDUCATION: It is a sad state of affairs that our county/
district does not offer proper sex education classes from middle
through high school. It is my understanding that Okeechobee
County is one of only two in the state that have not seen a reduc-
tion in the teenage pregnancy rate. Although there are several fac-
tors at play, I agree that the school district shares the responsibility.
"Abstinence only" is not sufficient.

TEENAGE WORKERS: The way I look at it, regarding these
teenagers who have the desire to work. They do need to be pro-
tected. The hardest thing, for me to understand is the word "man-
ager". Their job description is to manage the business. If anything,
it should be their responsibility to "close up" and make sure the
business and its employees are secure. Shame on the managers if
they're shirking their management responsibilities. Not to mention
the concern for ALL their employees. More money ... less action.
Definitely something wrong with this picture. I'm not sure my child
would work in an establishment that put them in this position. I
do know for sure, that a police officer/deputy will escort you to
your car if you're feeling threatened. Remember there IS safety in
numbers, if there are only two employees leaving the business, be.
smart -- wait for each other.

BLUE HAIRS: Somebody called in to the Speak Out column
last week, saying the locals refer to people from up north as 'Blue
Hairs.' The way I understand it, it's not about the snowbirds in
particular. Anyone can be a "blue hair." Blue hairs are women of a
certain age who have white hair, then add a blue tint to it. The re-
tirement communities of Century Village were often referred to as
Blue Hair Village by me and my compatriots, back in the day, and
they still are called that today. Now being chronologically qualified
to live at Blue Hair Village, I guess it's not as funny as it was 30
years, ago.

COMPASSION: What makes normal nice people become so
inconsiderate when they become attorneys? You have absolutely
no compassion for the people you take money from. In time of
need no one can reach you, God forbid you should return a phone
call. Oh, but if money is owed you would be on the phone in a
New York minute. Due to an unfortunate incident my sister has
been trying to contact an attorney for 10 days all she needs is five
minutes. She just needs the secretary to type up a letter then have
the attorney take two seconds to sign it.

VOTING: I am a Democrat in my 50s. I was told the other day
that I was prejudiced because I was voting for Hilary Clinton in-
stead of Barack Obama. This is not true. Most people have never
heard of Barack Obama till six months ago. A friend of mine and
I heard of him a couple of years ago and were impressed that we
now have an African-American Senator from Illinois. I have wanted
Hilary for president for the past 10 years and finally I am getting a
chance to vote for her.

ATTORNEYS: I would like to comment on attorneys in this
town. I just lost my son two weeks ago and have a legal matter that
I needed help with. Numerous calls to the attorneys were made,
but I couldn't get any return calls. Is it so hard to ask you for a few
minutes of your time to hear rmy problem? Why list yourphone
+ nuiber' if you don't return calls. A little compassionhwould have
been very much welcomed.

CONFEDERATES: This is in regards.to the people who don't
like the confederacy and confederate flags. They are Yankee liber-
als or whatever. Confederate History is American History. It's not
hate, like they are trying to make it out to be, Sons of the Confed-
eracy is not a hate group. The Sons of the Confederacy is our right
to look at our ancestors, just like Blacks want to look at theirs and
Spanish want to look 'at theirs and Yankees want to look at theirs.

CONSOLIDATION: Yes, this is about the tax and everything
going on in Okeechobee. It's time now for Okeechobee County
and the city to merge into one. Duplications are costing us a lot of
money, and if people of Okeechobee can't see that, there is some-
thing wrong. The commissioners and stuff, they don't care, they
will spend money regardless. We need to do something and the
only thing I can see is to merge the City and County together. Quit
this duplications and there will be plenty of money for everybody.

OBAMA: There are a lot of internet lies going around about
Senator Barak Obama. They claim he i's a Muslim. That is not true.
He is a Christian. He was raised by his mother, a Christian. His fa-
ther was a Muslim from Africa, but his mother and father split up.
They claim he refuses to pledge allegiance to the flag. Again not
true. I watched the video that goes with the photo going around on
the internet. He is standing in front of a flag and others have their
hands over their hearts, but the people are not pledging allegiance.
They are listening to a singer give an interpretation of the National
Anthem. I am voting Republican, and am not supporting any of the
Democrats, but I hate to see these lies going around about anyone.
It makes you wonder just who is spreading these lies.'




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Here comes the parade!
The Okeechobee High School JROTC Unit led off the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, Jan. 21.


Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Jan. 23
Martha's House support groups meet each Wednesday. Span-
ish groups meet from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Okeechobee Christian
Church, 3055 S.E. 18th Terrace. Ana Romero is the group facilitator.
Another group meets in the Okeechobee County Health Depart-
ment, 1798 N.W Ninth Ave., from 5 until 6 p.m. with Irene Luck as
the group facilitator. There is another meeting from 6 until 7 p.m.
with Shirlean Graham as the facilitator. For information, call (863)
763-2893.}
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, 701 S.W. Sixth St. It will be a closed discussion.
NA. meeting at 8 p.m. at the Just For Today Club of Okeechobee,
2303 Parrott Ave., The Lakes Shops Suite K. For information call
(863) 634-4780.
Bingo at the Buckhead Ridge Moose Lodge. Food will be served
at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Public is welcome.
Thursday, Jan. 24
Tantie Quilters meets every Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
at the Historical Society Museum on U.S. 98 N. For information call
Margaret at (863) 467-8020, or Belinda at (863) 357-0166.
A.A. Closed big book meeting from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Church
of Our Savior, 200 N.W. Third St.
Family History Center meets from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 S.W. Sixth St.
Anyone interested in finding who your ancestors are is welcome
to attend. There is Census, IGI (International Genealogical Index),
Social Security Death Index and military information available. For
information, call Robert Massey at (863) 763-6510.
Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee will meet from noon until 1
p.m. at Village Square Restaurant, 301 W. South Park St. All Kiwanis
and the public are welcome. For information, contact Frank Irby at
(863) 357-1639.. .
Take Off Pounds Sensibly No. 47 will meet from 5 until 6:30
p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second St. Please
join us or ask questions. Call Phyllis at (863) 467-8636, or Hazel at
(863) 763-4920, for information.
Christian Fellowship Prayer group meets at 9:30 a.m. in the
fellowship hall at 412 N.W Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-
5996.
Cowboys for Christ will meet at Dunklin Memorial, 407 N.W
Third Ave. Everyone is invited. For information, call Mike Fletcher
at (863) 357-6257.
Martha's House Inc. sponsors weekly support groups for
women who are, or have been, affected by domestic violence and
abusive relationships. The support groups meetat 6 p.m. For infor-
mation, call (863) 763-2893, or call Shirlean Graham or Irene Luck
at (863) 763-2893 or (863) 763-0202.
Grief Support Group for parents who have lost a child will
meet at 7 p.m. The group will meet at the Okeechobee Presbyterian
Church, 312 N. Parrott Ave. For information, call Stephanie at (863)
763-2893 days, or (863) 467-2480 evenings. If you know of some-
one that might need this group, please pass the word.
Free Adult Basic Education/GED and English as a sec-
ond language classes from 7 until 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catho-
lic Church, 701 S.W Sixth St.
Ongoing Caregiver Support Group Hospice of Okeechobee
and the Area Agency on Aging sponsor a caregiver support group
every Thursday at 2 p.m. Anyone who is caring for an ill family
member is welcome. The group is facilitated by social workers and
provides an opportunity for caregivers to give one another support,
information and ideas. The meetings are held at Hospice, 411 S.E.
Fourth St. For information, call (863) 467-2321.
A.A. meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second St. This will be an open meet-
ing.
Narcotics Anonymous meets Thursday night for a Basic Step
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.
ABWA Women of Tomorrow Chapter meets from noon until
1 p.m. at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. Anyone
interested in attending is welcome. For information, call Marilyn Ri-
near at (863) 697-1807.
Narcotic Anonymous (NA) meets at Believers Fellowship, 300
S.W 6"1 Ave. at 7 p.m. For information call Monika at (863) 801-
3244.
Classic car show at Beef O'Brady's, 608 S. Parrott Ave., from
6:30 until 8 p.m.
Depending on Christ Depression Support Group meets at
6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month out on
Martin County Grade. For information and directions please contact
Laura Lee at (772) 597-0463.
Friday, Jan. 25
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. All persons interested in a sensible approach to losing weight
and becoming a part of a caring group are 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 Method-
ist Church, 200 N.W Second St. It will be an open meeting.
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour,
200 N.W. Third St. It will be an open speaker meeting.
Highlands Social Dance Club welcomes the public to their
dance every Friday, from 7:00 until 10:00 p.m. at the Sebring Li-
ons Club on Sebring Parkway, one mile east of U.S. 27 in Sebring.
Tickets are $5 for members and $6 for guests. For information, call
(863) 471-0559 or (863) 385-6671.
Haven of Rest Church, 2947 S.W. Third Terr., holds meetings
for persons with alcohol and drug related problems at 6 p.m. For
information call (863) 357-3053.


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Parade held in downtown Okeechobee on


Community Events

Thursday, Jan. 24

Fair planning meetings scheduled
The Okeechobee County Fair Association will hold a fair plan-
ning meeting on Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Okeechobee County Ex-
tension Office. 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.

Democratic Party meeting
Get fired up about the primary at our first meeting of the year!
Join us at 7 p.m. on Jan. 24 at the Village Square Restaurant. Guest
speakers will be: Supervisor of Elections, Gwen Chandler and can-
didate for Public Defender for the 19t" Judicial Circuit, Donald Chin-
quina. For information call (863) 357-8680.

Huckabee supporters to meet
MIKE HUCKABEE supporters are meeting Thursday night at
Joey's Pizza at 7 p.m. Come and join the fun.! See www.mikehu-
ckabee.meetup.com/87/ for our local group. 863-634-3525.
Saturday, Jan. 26
Health and Safety Expo planned
The Okeechobee Family Health and Safety Expo will be held at
the Agri-Civic Center on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 from 9 a.m. until 2
p.m. We are currently seeking vendors to share health and safety
related information at the Expo. If your business/organization is not
health related, you can still participate, call for more details. Free
admission, free parking; free lunch, and free prizes to all who at-
tend. For information please call Sharon Vinson at (863) 462-5000
Ext. 257, Angela Kelly, -,Okeechobee County Health Department.
(863) 462-5781 or Donnie Arnold Okeechobee County Fire Res-
cue (863) 634-6464.

Okee County Fair Pageant scheduled
The Okeechobee County Fair Association will be holding their
first Okeechobee County Fair Beauty Pageant on Friday, March 7.
Competition includes three categories: personality and interview;
sports/swimwear; and evening gown. The pageant is open to
young women who are 17 years old by the date of the pageant and
not 22 years old before Jan. 1, 2009. Competitors must reside in
Okeechobee County, Buckhead Ridge or Brighton Seminole Reser-
vation. The deadline to enter the competition is Saturday, Jan. 26.
For more information contact Donny Arnold (863) 634-6464 or visit
www.okeechobeecountyfair.com.

OCRA sign-ups for baseball/softball
Signups for the 2008 OCRA Baseball/Softball season sign ups
will continue Saturday, Jan.'26, Saturday, Feb. 2 and Saturday, Feb.
9 at the Okeechobee County Sports Complex from 9 a.m. until 2:30.
Birth certificates of the child will be needed when sign ups are done.
For more information please call.OCRA at (863) 634-1437.

Sunday, Jan. 27

Kevin Spencer and Friends in concert
Kevin Spencer and Friends will be in two concerts at the Church
of God, 301 N.E. Fourth Ave. on Sunday, Jan. 27 in the 8:30 and
10:45 a.m. service. For information call (863) 763-4127.

All you can eat breakfast
Okeechobee Chapter No. 128, Order of the Eastern Star will
sponsor an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 27, at the
Okeechobee Masonic Lodge, 107 NW 5th Avenue. Serving will be
8 11 a.m. Cost of the breakfast is $5 per person. Menu includes
homemade biscuits and sausage gravy, hashbrown casserole, grits,
bacon and sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit, Florida orange juice and
coffee. For information, contact Mary Ann Holt (863) 634-8087 or
Patsy Black (863) 467-7068
Monday, Jan. 28

Okeechobee Orchid Club to meet
The Okeechobee Orchid Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 28 at 7
p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office, 458 Highway 98 N. Victor
Elliott will be the guest speaker. He encourages those attending to
bring in problem orchids for a diagnosis. He will also speak to the
group about how to grow healthy orchids. For more information
call the extension office at (863) 763-6469.

Annie Moses band in concert
The Annie Moses Band will be performing at First Baptist Church,
401 S.W Fourth St. on Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. This contemporary, yet
classical string band is a family group. They are named after their
grandmother who started them in music. The father composes the
music and the mother, the lyrics. The concert is free. A love offering
will be taken. For information call (863) 763-2171.
Saturday, Feb. 2

BHR VFD to host spaghetti dinner
The BHR Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a spaghetti
dinner on Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 each. For
information call Pat at (863) 357-1364.

BLM brings wild horses to Okeechobee
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting a
Wild Horse and Burro Adoption in Okeechobee, on Feb. 1, through
Feb. 3 Adoption will be held at: Okeechobee County Agri-Civic
Center, 4200 East Hwy 70. For applications and more information
about this adoption event, contact: Wild Horse & Burro Adoption
Program Bureau of Land Management 411 Briarwood Drive, Suite
404 Jackson, Miss. 39206 or call (888) 274-2133orl (601) 977-5430.
Fax: (601) 977-5440


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Little, Justin
McKee, Valerie
Mendoza, Fernando
Mullis, Janna
Murrow, Sarah
Perviss, Alaina
Ruiz, Maria
Spears, Michelle
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Hammack, Leanne
Hays, Holly
Hill, Kelly
King, Evan
VanGorder, Amanda
Whidden, Jonas
Silver (3.5-3.9)
Sophomores
Albarran, Yessica
Arnold, Daryl
Arnold, Paige
Barker, Libby
Boggs, Brittany
Bowman, Vanessa
Brito, Marco
Buckner, Richard
Caballero, Reina
Carden, Shelby
Casas, Rubid
Castillo, Hilda
Chapa, Nichole
Chavez, Monica
Coffey, Jessica
Collier, Joanna
Collins, Keonita
Crews, Kyndra


Davis, Deanna
Fallman, Cheyenne
Fowler, Shanice
Garcia, Naraly
Garcia, Saul
Gray, Tonia
Haddan, James
Hager, Leila
Hallin, Tara
Hargraves, Brandon
Harvey, Austin
Hernandez, Jonathan
Hernandez, Maria
Herndon, Brittany
Hobson, Dillon
Hodges, John
Hudoff, Jonathan
Jones, Lionel
Jones, Whitney
Julian, Jessica
King, Kenneth
Kinser, Charlene
McAllister, Myranda
McCall, Joshua
McGee, Kyle
Miles, Myranda
Mullin, Megan
Murphy, Kenneth
Nieto, Richardo
Olvera, Maria
Osceola, Ryan
Ostersen, Reid
Payne, Matthew
Peirick, Blake
Perez, Benny
Perry, Julie
Piscatelli, Walter
Pluskot, Austin
Resendiz, Micaela
Sanchez, Ximena
Sheffield, Roxanne
Skipper, Matthew
Stewart, Sierra
Stracke, Darlene
Suarez, Katarina
Tewksbury, Cameron
Thiboult, Lisa
Thomas, Ria
Trofibio, Siara
Valeriano, Fabiola
Varela, Graciela
Venables, Hailey
Walker, Katie
Walls, Amanda
Wendt, Jennifer
Willard, Austin
Williams, Bradley
Juniors
Ascencio, Rosalba
Barnes, Randi
Bearden, Catherine
Benson, Kayla
Bishop, Rebekah
Brazil, Timothy
Burnham, Joy
Candler, Nathan
Carrier, Brittany
Christian, Jessica
Christian, Joshua
Colgan, Cassandra
Conroy, Meghan
Cortez, Emily


Cruz, Cindy
Delagall, Ciara
Dowling, Anthony
Edge, Ashley
Elliott, Brittany
Estrada, Ruby
Fairchild, Rachel
Foster, Rebecca
Freeman, Billie
Futch, Robyn
Garcia, Juan
Garcia, Liliana
Garcia, Melinda
Gomez, John
Gonzalez, Maralizbeth
Hair, Rebekka
Hall, Amanda
Hauser, Barbara
Haymond, Stephanie
Hazellief, Kristal
Hedrick, Nicole
Hert, Georgia
Holsombach, Michael
Huddleston, Cherie
Ibay, Krista
Jacobs, Whitney
Jeune, David
Joiner, Savannah
King, Austin
Kuipers, Allison
Lay, Sarah
Link, Samantha
Lujan, Sergio
Martin, Brandy
Medina, Jessica
Medrano, Samuel
Murray, Cassandra
Olvera, Maria Del
Patel, Vick
Pinon, Blanca
Pollard, Nathaniel
Ponce, Alejandro
Pritchard, Taylor
Ragamat, Shania
Rayman, Korinne
Rebollar, Araceli
Ritter, Melissa
Rebledo, Eunice
Rodriguez, Floribertha
Rodriguez, Maria
Sandoval, Brenda
Stevens, Mathew
Streelman, Kelli
Sulzer, Patricia
Taggart, Shane
Thomas, Ruby
Torres, Laura
Wallace, Kaitlin
Welch, Ashley
Wofford, Heather
Yates, Lisa
Seniors
Ayers, Tiffany
Bennett, Allen
Boggs, Charles
Boswell, Rina
Brothers, Tiffany
Burk, Leah
Bush, Raegan
Bustos, Nancy
Byassee, Rachel
Cabansay, Elbert


Castilleja, Bianca
Clark, Blair
Clements, Nicholas
Coker, Cassie
Davis, Joseph
Duenas, Andrea
Durham, Jesse
Eckhardt, Kaylee
Eckhardt, Kylie
Esquibel, Asuncion
Esquibel-Lopez, Benjamin
Estrada, Raul
Franco, Michael
Furphy, Edmund
Gammill, John
Garcia, Manuel
Garza, Vanessa
Gilman, Alecia
Gunter, Suzanne
Hall, Aaron
Hargraves, Kyrstin
Helble,'Casandra
Hernandez, Alma
Hernandez, Favela
Hernandez, Paula
Holt, Rachel
Jamison, Amanda
Johnson, Jonathan
Jones, Nicholas
Kelly, Cory
Kennedy, James
Klingler, Jessica
Lea, Nathan
Lugo, Anna
McCall, Angela
McClain, Michael
McDowell, Ali
McNeil, Deanna
Mcpeak, Matthew
Medina-Carrion, Mayra
Mislan, Amy
Murrow, Kathryn
Neal, Patrick
Nealis, Jordyn
Olvera, Maria
Orozco, Ignacio.
Parramore, Kyle
Patterson, Kayla
Peterson, Heather
Pfennig, Jared
Platt, Frank
Provencher, Amelia
Rathbun, Christopher
Renfranz, Eli
Roberson, Ashley
Rucks, Lindsey
Sanchez, Cristo
Santibanez, Froilan
Serrett, Kristen
Shockley, Kristina
Skeen, Barbara
Smith, Brittany
Smith, Jacob
Smith, Kiyauna
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Honor Roll


Continued From Page 5
Suarez, Bryan
Suarez, Elia
Sulzer, Felicia
Tewksbury, Erin
Toledo, Ana
Urbano, Maria.
Velazquez, Rebeca
Walker, Matthew
Webb, Michael
Williams, Kyrsten
Zinski, Erica
Zipperer, Heather
Bronze (3.0-3.49)
Sophomores
Almazan, Mariana
Alonso, Ivone
Anuez, Monica
Bailey, Christian
Barber, Lauren
Barrera-Guzman, Abraham
Baum, Franklin
Bloom, Cheryl
Brown, Brandon
Buck, Jewell
Cabrera, Andrea
Castaneda, Emanuel
Castillejo, Edgar
Chittenden, Sarah
Conner, John
Conrad, Justin
Crawford, Jonathon
Crenshaw, Jeremy
Culligan, Maci
Carren, Fallon
Daventport, Jake
+ Davis, Cheyenne
Davis, Kayla
Diaz, Maria
Dietrich, Robin
Dowler, Mindy
Dreher, Emily
English, Taylor
Entwistle, Christopher
Espinoza, Adrian
Foley, Lisa
Foley, Tiffany
Ford, Kayla
Fortner, Walnard
Fox, Laura
Garcia, Carla
Garcia, Maria
Garcia, Natividad
Garduno, Miguel
Gaucin, Caitlyn
Gibbs, Cote
Goins, Justin
Gonzalez, Jannet
Gordon, Yakiesha
Heater, Damon
Henderson, Miesha
Hernandez, Griselda
Hernandez, Jackeline
Hernandez, Ruben
Herrera, Ricardo
Honeycutt, Samuel
Houston, Chelsie
Hughes, Dylan
Jaynes, Jillian
Joiner, Amber
Jones, Jackie
Kicklighter,;Christopher
Koger, Janezzka
Koger, Monica
Luviano, David
Martinez, Michael
Maze, Emily
Mcnabb, Chelsea
Mendoza, Jose
Moore, Amanda
Moore, Erin
Murphy, Alisha


Norris, Zachary
Nunez, Anna
Pacheo, Carlos
Parker, Taylor
Peoples, Lucas
Pringle,Tiffany
Raddatz, John-Austin
Raulerson, Kayla
Reed, Kristi
Rexroad, Samantha
Richey, Nicholas
Rix, Tamara
Roberson, George
Roberts, Kristin
Sapp, Sache
Schoonmaker, Stephen
Schwartz, Jennifer
Serrano, Cesar
Shank, Christina
Solorzano, Ruth
Spencer, Allison
Spiess, Reba
Steric, Samantha
Stokes, Kayla
Straight, David
Suarez, Stevan
Taylor, Corey
Tewksbury, Adam
Torres, Luis
Treadway, Kayla
Velasquez, Montana
Vest, Natasha
Wegmann, Christopher
Wilcox, Alisha
Youmans, Markeisha


JUniors
Almond, Rene
Alvardo, Miseal
Ayala, Jose
Bailey, Luke
Bea-lrer, Courtne1 r -.
Bustos, Ruben
Castro-Hernandez, Gonzalo
Cervantes, Ericka
Chaisson, Stephen
Chavez, Hector
Colt, Clayton
Davis, Septemberlyn
Del Rosario, Madelin
Delgado, Cinthia
Denova, Raunel
Denova, Reynel
Dubios, Miranda
Eagle, Michael
Everett, John
Fischer, Michelle
Flores, Jesus
Flores, Michelle
Godwin, Whitney
Gray, April
Hare, Stacie
Harris, Krischell
Harrison, Chad
Hennon, Racheal
Hernandez, Beatriz
Hernandez, Elizabeth
Hernandez, Olga
Horvath, Stephanie
Hyatt, Heather
Irons, Courtney
Jaimes, Roman
Johns, Jacoby
Johnson, Davus
Joles, Jessica
Jones, Angelina
Krum, Corey
Lancaster, Cecillya
Lopez-Romero, Fausto
Lozano, Lance
Maddox, Jennifer
Madrigal, Garrett
Maldonado, Jose
Martin, Brittany
Martinez-Lubiano, Selica
Mavroides, Andrea
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Montoya, Esperanza
Munoz, Cecilia
Myers, Gregory
Najera, Josue
Navarro, Adriana
Neal, Kyle
Nielson, Alex
Nieto, Richard
Norris, Craig
Ochsenbine, William
Parow, Tiffany
Peterson, Seth
Pineda, Vianey
Pryor, Lonnie
Ranftle, Brian
Reutebuch, Clinton
Rivera, Darlene
Rojas, Rosio
Sadler, Zachary
Sanchez, Celestino
Saucedo, Laura
Serrano, Laura
Sheffield, Teal
Sickels, Richard
Stokes, Dustin
Stuart, Katelyn
Sullivan, Geromy
Thornton, Chasity
Tijerina, Robert
Timko, Kevin.
Tindall, Jamie
Tinsley, Heather
Torres, Ivan
Torres, Christian
Tullio, Christopher
Vega, Ismeal
Voss, Joseph
Wacker, Derrick
Ward, Brittany
Webb, Craig
Weston, Charli
Whipple, Megan
Zeller, Jay
Seniors
Acheson, Ser'rene
Aleman, Stephen
Ammons, Katie
Baltazar, Angelica
Barlow, Mark
Blue, Dustin
Boldin, Jasmin
Bostick, Kyla
Bryner, Mithcell
Buchanan, Kelly
Buchannon, Ashely
Burnham, Jamie
Butler, Jamie
Castaneda, Johnny
Chapa, Sylvia
Coleman, Robert
Corwin, David
Corwin, Matthew
Creter, Richard


Dyce, Robert
Eaton, Monica
Enfinger, Bethany
Erwin, Rafe
Flores, Mary
Fonseca, Juan
Gomez, Beatriz
Grzech, Michael
Guerrero, Adan
Hallin, Tanya
Hand, Cynthia
Heil, Amanda
Higgins, Jacob
Howard, Stephanie
Huckabee, Abigail
Huff, Mary
Jarriel, Jessica
Jimenez, Giovanni
Jones, Calvin'
Kauffman, Rachel
Kelly, Sharod
Laughlin, Emily
Lawton, Jarvis
Le Crenier, Keifer
Lewis, Alicia
Little, Brittni
Lowe, Sonny
Marcum, Jordan
McElroy, Randy
McKane, Kasey
McLaughlin, Mark
Medina, Diareny
Moros, Amelia
Morse, Whitney
Murphy, Michael
Najera, Alejandra
Neal, Latesha
Ponce, Daisy
Porter, Timothy
Quesada, Arnaldo
Rankine, Andriana
Read, Brittany
Renick, Raymond
Richey, Matthew
Roberts, Kitaki
Robinson, Dustin
Roby, Jessica
Rogers, Adrian
Rogers, Heather
Rucks, Katherine
Ruiz, Luis
Santibanez, Isaura
Shockley, Cameron
Shumate, Kevin
Smith, Dunice
Smith, Kailey
Stark, Bradly
Throop, Lauren
Tredwell, Andrew
Valcaniant, Alicia
Velasquez, Nicolas
Weigum, Jessie
Welker, Jessica
Woods, Taylor
Ziglar, Jessica


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the presentation of the Easter
Cantata, The Day He Wore
My Crown," on Sunday, Jan
27 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the
First United Methodist Church,
200 NW 2nd ST. Sixteen area
churches were represented at
the Christmas cantata and all
interested singers are invited to
participate. Singers should be
able to match pitch and read
music somewhat. Rehearsals
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(ARA) When Kathy Paul
heard all. the laughter coming
from her kitchen during the Paul
Family Reunion in the summer of
2007, she knew compiling a fam-
ily cookbook was the perfect way
to record joyful moments such as
this.
"As they were preparing their
dishes, my nieces were laugh-
ing and having such a good time
remembering stories about'their
childhoods at their grandma and
grandpa's house," says Paul,
who lives with her husband,
Don, on the farmstead that has
been in his family for more than
oviders" a century.
She wanted a tangible way
to preserve for younger family
- members all the memories and
recipes that have been so impor-
tant to her family. "I was sitting
at home making notes for the
reunion and trying to think of a
way to make it really special. I
thought a cookbook would be a
really great thing for every family
member to have and, hopefully,
pass on to future generations."


So Paul set out on a mission
that involved sending letters, e-
mailing and making phone calls
to relatives, asking them to bring
special recipes and memories to
the reunion. In the meantime,
she started collecting family pho-
tos dating back to the mid-1800s,
plus photos of the original farm
house, the original barn and the
still-blooming rose bush that has
been part of the farmstead since
it was transplanted from Pennsyl-
vania by Don's great-grandpar-
ents around 1865 when they first
came to Iowa.
"I put the photos on display
for the reunion and it got every-
one talking about the things they
remember," says Paul, who is no
amateur at creating cookbooks.
In fact, The Paul Family Cook-
book is the third cookbook proj-
ect under her belt. She helped
collect recipes for a cookbook
published in 1985 -- preserving
memories, photos, and recipes
from her side of the family -- as
well as an updated version re-
published in 2005 with the help


with recipes
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"My son-in-law helped create the
custom cover and the, people at
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gether, adding the special touch-
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With about 50 fa'nily mem-
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Paul was able to snap a special
photo that day to include in the
cookbook. She recently received
her shipment of cookbooks and
is excited to begin distributing
them to her family. "I go back to
my mother's recipes and Don's
mother's recipes all the time. I
like to think that future genera-
tions can go back to this cook-
book and remember the recipes
their mother and grandmother
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Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda

Dead manatee
This dead manatee was discovered floating in Taylor Creek on Sunday, Jan. 20. A Taylor
Creek Isles homeowner tied the creature to his dock. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-
tion Commission officials were called. They came out on Monday Jan. 21 to remove the
manatee and conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.


Water restrictions in effect


The South Florida Water Man-
agement District (SFWMD) has
declared an extreme District-wide
water shortage, directly affect-
ing more than five million South
Florida residents and thousands
of farms and businesses.
Modified Phase III water short-
age order, went into January 15,
2008, and includes:
Residents and businesses of
Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Mar-
tin, Palm Beach, Broward, Mi-
ami-Dade, Monroe, Hendry
and Glades counties are limited
to a one-day-per-week landscape
irrigation schedule with two "wa-
tering windows." Odd street ad-
dresses may irrigate lawns and
landscapes on Mondays be-
tween 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. or 4
p.m. and 8 p.m.
Even street addresses may ir-
rigate lawns and landscapes on


Thursdays between 4 a.m. and
8: a.m. or 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Residents and businesses with
more than five acres have ex-
panded irrigation hours, between
midnight and 8 a.m. OR 4 p.m.
and 11:59 p.m. on their desig-
nated irrigation day.
Hand-watering with one hose
fitted with an automatic shut-off
nozzle is allowed for 10 minutes
per day for landscape stress relief
and to prevent plant die-off.
Low-volume irrigation, includ-
ing the use of drip and microjet
systems that apply water directly
to plant root zones, is not re-
stricted but should be voluntarily
reduced.
Additional watering days and
times will be allocated for the
establishment of new lawns and
landscapes.
No restrictions apply to other


outside water uses, such as for
car and boat washing, pressure
cleaning of paved surfaces, deco-
rative fountains and water-based
recreation (e.g. swimming pools,
water slides).
Golf courses must reduce their
allocated water use by 45 per-
cent.
The new, mandatory restric-
tions apply to all water from tra-
ditional sources, including water
from public utilities, private wells,
canals, ponds and lakes. Users of
100-percent reclaimed water are
exempt from the restrictions but
are encouraged to conserve wa-
ter voluntarily.
Because jurisdiction in certain
counties is shared with other wa-
ter management districts, the SF-
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863-763-6742
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634-4o106



Patricia L. Goolsby Lic. Real Estate Broker


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"Serving the Okeechobee Area Since 1972"
* Saturday Service No Extra Charge
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Specialist
207 N.E. Park Street
Behind CVS
763-7073 CAC0132621


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& TURCO
Auto Accidents
Social Security
Disability
Bankruptcy
212 S. Parrott Ave.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-5800


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Barns Kitchens. Baths Trim Molding
Entertainment Centers
Cabinet Installations
Wood Flooring & Installations
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once (772) 223-3470
Fax (772) 597-3545


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Since 2000 Licensed and Insured
It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark!
Prepare now and let us help.
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Call today for your free estimate
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"We make decorating easy"
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Area Rugs Window Coverings
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Free Home Estimates
818 S. Parrott Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
863-763-6554


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Overgrown Lots, Fields &
Subdivisions
Fill Dirt & Shell Grading
Tree Trimming & Removal
Absentee Owner Mowing
Workman's Comp. Exemption
152 SE 60th Ave. Okeechobee
(863) 763-8306
Jerry Karns (cell: 634-1223)
License # 457


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SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION
We service all makes and models.
Same Day Service
Senior Citizen Discounts
FREE ESTIMATES
Residential Commercial Mobile Home
2307 Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee
357-2717
License # RA0066862


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Zeke Shrve
863-763-2957
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AFRICAN GREY PARROT -
Lost in Oak Park area. Grey
w/ red tail. $BIG REWARD$
(863)634-1207
BLACK LAB MIX male, Sat.,
1/19, vic. of NE 6th Ave.,
(863)634-0556 ask for Jay
CHOCOLATE LAB 10 mos
old, REWARD, missing from
Okee Gardens area on
1/17/08. (863)357-3222
DOGS Red Bone Hound &
Blood Hound. Vic. Lazy 7.
Sun. 1/20. If found please
(863)634-6050


BOXERDOODLE 2 yrs. old
male, black w/white under
chin, great w/kids, to good
home only. (443)521-9257


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AA* CASTLE
TLE T The Parenting
CASTLE Professionals
Support our fight for the prevention of child abuse
Call 772-465-6011




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 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

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


GIANT SCHNAUZER- full
blooded, 1 1/2 yrs old,
needs room to run, to good
home only (931)244-5697


KITTENS 1 orange female &
2 males, tiger striped & 1
blk.' w/white face, to good
home only. (863)801-3561


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




BODYGUARDS COUNTER
ASSAULT TEAMS Need-
ed/USA AND OVERSEAS
$119 $220K year. Body-
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or (615)942-6978 ext 300.
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The classified ads


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Purchase on '07 Peterbilts.
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age $1,012/wk Late Model
Equipment, Strong Freight
Network, 401K, Blue Cross
Insurance (800)771-6318
www.primeinc.com..
Drivers Regional $1,100
+/wk. J'ville Terminal 100%
Co. Pd Benefits Must have
Class A lOOK miles. Pd Car
Haul Training! Call John @
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EXP'D PROJECT
MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
for plumbing company,
FT w/benefits,
(863)763-6461 DFWP
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Use your pick up truck to de-
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Post Office Now Hiring! Avg.
Pay $20/hour or $57K/yr.
Incl. Fed. Ben, OT. Offer
placed by Exam Services,
not aff w/USPS which does
hiring. Call (866)713-4492.
Fee Req.
WANT HOME MOST WEEK-
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Part-time, home-based'inte r
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$o60-$1000/month or' mdr.
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Opportunities 305
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Independent Newspapers will
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ment that is illegal or con-
sidered fraudulent. In all
cases of questionable val-
ue, such as promises of
guaranteed income from
work-at-home programs if
it sounds too good to be
true, chances are that it is.
If you have questions or
doubts about any ad on
these pages, we advise that
before responding or send-
ing money ahead of time,
iou check with the Better
usiness Bureau at
772-878-2010 for previous
complaints.
Some 800 and 900 telephone
numbers may require an
extra charge, as well as
long distance toll costs. We
will do our best to alert our
reader of these charges in
the ads, but occasionally
-we may not be aware of the
charges. Therefore, if you
call a number out of your
area, use caution.

Buying a car? Look In the
classifleds. Selling a
car? Look In the classl-
fleds.


Are you tired of your debt?
We are here to help. This is
not a loan. Don't wait
(800)851-3512.


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License # 5698
& Pressure Washing
License #1126
FREE ESTIMATES
(863)467-2917
or (863)261-6425


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AIR CONDITIONERS (3) (2)
Kenmore w/warranties, 50
btu's, (1) Arctic King 1300
watts. $400 (863)261-1064
WINDOW A/C With remote,
12,000 btu's, like new. $150
firm (863)763-1079


DRYER Kenmore, tan, $95.
(863)763-9606


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BLACK STOVE/MICROWAVE
COMBO very good condi-
tion $350 (863)517-0244
DISHWASHER Whirlpool, like
new. $95 (941)545-8746
Lakeport, FL
ELECTRIC STOVE Apartment
size, like new. $125 firm
(863)763-1079
REFRIGERATOR GE, 14 cu
ft. White. Gently used. $125
or best offer. (863)357-0060
STOVE GE, Electric, Good
condition. Clean. $75
(863)673-0656
WASHER Good shape $45
with free Dryer,
(863)675-3032
WASHER Kenmore, Front
loader. Energy efficient.
$335 (863)675-0548
WASHER Whirlpool, white, in
very good condition $125
firm (863)517-0244



MICROWAVE GE Spectrum,
over stove, $100
(863)467-6769
SHARP MICROWAVE It
bakes, broils, roasts, grills &
microwaves, large size, like
new, $150 (863)697-2033



-STORAGE SHEDS-
Why Rent When
You Can Own?
We Finance Everyone!
All Size Sheds Available
800-330-8106


BIKE Men's Murray, 26",
Coaster brake, New seat,
Great condition. $50
(863)467-7151 after 5pm'
BOYS BIKE 12", with training
wheels, green/black, good
condition $ 1 5
(863)763-6131 Okeechobee


TORKER BOARDWALK 26"
ladies Cruiser bicycle; 6 spd,
good cond. $75
(863)447-0856



BUILDINGS FOR SALE! "Rock
Bottom Prices!" 25x30 Now
$4100. 25x40 $5400. 30x40
$6400. 35x50 $8790. 35x70
$11,990. 40x80 $14,900.
Others. MANUFACTURER DI-
RECT since 1980...
.(800)668-5422.



ALUMINUM WINDOWS 1
30x30, tinted, 1 40x30, very
good condition. $30 will sep-
arate. (863)763-1997
PRESSURE TREATED PLY-
WOOD (5 sheets 3/4") 4x8,
& (5) 8' 4x4 posts, $200 for
all (863)261-4633 you haul
WHITE PORCELAIN LAVATO-
RY- with one lever chrome
faucet, beige countertop, like
new $20 (863)467-8681


INFANT SWING Fisher Price,
pink, papasan, used 3 mos.,
exc. cond., looks brand new,
$130. (863)763-4793
LIFEJACKET VESTS (2) -
small, up to 90 Ibs., $20.
(863)467-1373


CLOGGING SHOES Stomper,
8 narrow. $50
(772)597-4421


BASEBALL CARDS over
1500, w/protective covers &
boxes, good cond., $500.
(863)697-3523



LAP TOP COMPUTER Aver-
tex. $400 or best offer.
(863)673-6620


LAPTOP Dell, 256 KB
memory, Win. XP, All soft-
ware & case included. $300
Neg. (863)357-2271
LEXMARK X63 PRINTER All
in one printer, fax, copier,
scanner. $25 or best offer.
(863)983-2241 Clewiston
MONITOR 17" Flat screen
rNot flat panel). Works great.
35 (863)357-2009
PRINTER & SCANNER HP
Deskjet 940C, HP Scanjet
3570C, all manuals $35
(863)675-6973


CERAMIC KILN Paragon,
240v, 50 amp, shelves, etc.,
24" x 36". $300 or trades?
(863)467-7415



BED SPREAD King size. $25
(863)467-1032
TWIN BED COVERS (2 SETS)-
white, good condition, w/1
set of sheets, $10
(863)467-4253


ARMOIR Black mirrored,
$200 or best offer. Call
863-675-3676
BED king size, $300.'
(863)675-2959
BEDROOM SET Girls, Twin
sleigh bed (Head/footboard),
dresser, mirror nightstand
$350 863-824-2617
BEDROOM SET Real wood, 7
drawer dresser w/full mirror
& 6 small shelves, king size
frame. $100 (863)261-5271
BEDS Bunk bed frame,
wooden & twin bed, $75/will
sep. Call 863-673-4354
BOOK SHELVES Solid oak,
free standing. $25
(863)610-2126
BR SET 2 nite stands, tall
dresser, long dresser, all
matching faux oak, exc cond
$400 neg (863)697-8572
COFFEE & END TABLE Glass
top. $25 for both
(863)467-2153
COFFEE TABLE Western,
with horse designs, $80.
(239)340-8503
COMPUTER DESK & CHAIR -
Good condition. $30 or best
offer for both .
(863)467-2153


Employment
Part Time 'I'll


DINETTE SET All wood,
small 4 chairs, like new.4$50
863)674-1222 .or
239)823-6798
DINETTE SET All wood w/ 4
chairs & small microwave.
$100 for all, or best offer.
(863)763-4473
DINING ROOM SET Like
new, thick glass top, oblong,
6 chairs & credenza. $375
(863)467-8644
DINING SET 4 leather &
chrome chairs, black/multi
colored table. $75
(863)610-2126
DOUBLE SIZE BOXSPRING &
MATTRESS with bed-
frame, excellent condition,
$50 (863)484-0395
DOUBLE BED Nice soft top,
great shape & Dresser. $150
or best offer for both, will
sep. (863)763-4473
.ENTERTAINMENT CENTER -
Large washed oak. $75
863)674-1 2-22 -or
239)823-6798
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER -
quality, $ 1 5 0 .
(863)675-2959
LA-Z-BOY RECLINER- light
blue, $25 (740)202-3517
LITTLE TYKES CAR BED -
complete, $20 you haul
(863)307-0383
LOVESEAT floral design, $75
(863)467-5477
LR SET matching black
leather couch, chair, recliner,
sofa table, 3pc table group
$600 neg (863)697-8572
LR SUITE 3 pc, w/2tables,
lamps, excellent condition
$350 (863)763-2017
PARSONS CHAIRS (2) $20
(863)467-8681
POOL TABLE Regulation
size, $400. 863-673-4354
QUEEN BR SUITE- bedding,
frame, hdbd, dresser w/mir-
ror, 2 nite stands, quilt,
sheets $300 (863)517-0244
RECLINERS (2) La-Z-Boy,
mauve, good condition.
$ 1 2 5 for both
(863)227-6210
SOFA slip cover style, jean
material, excellent condition,
inclds ottoman, $100
(863)763-7983
SOFA & CHAIR exc. cond.,
1$200 or best offer.
(863)467-1281
SOFA Glove Leather, 86"L.
Good condition. $250 or
best offer. (863)801-4207
SOFA & LOVESEAT both re-
blining, microfiber, tan, ex-
cellent cond., 1 1/2 yr old,
$400 (863)763-7983
SOFA & LOVESEAT Dk green
Berkline, recliners on both
ends, fold down table in mid-
dle. $300 (863)634-9861
SOFA Red leather. Beautiful.
Asking $275 (863)675-3888
after 7pm
SOFA BED Fair condition.
$100 or best offer.
(863)983-2241 Clewiston
area only please.
TWIN BED SET (2)- Includes
mattress, bexspring, frame,
2 night tables, TV table,
sheets $250 (863)517-0244



CLUB CAR Batteries are
good. Comes with charger.
Has windshield & top. $1500
(863)673-0656
GOLF CART Club Car 1995,
gas. $1695 (863)675-1472
GOLF CART Club Car 2003,
Electric w/charger, side cur-
tains and windshield. $2400
(863)675-1472
GOLF CART Club Car w/roof.
Came from Up North, Excel-
lent condition. $1700
(863)467-2824
GOLF CLUBS (100) Misc.,
All brands. Many good. $890
fo r all, w il l s ep.
(863)946-3123


GOLF CLUBS- 100 misc.
clubs, Calloway, Lynx, Ping,
Etc. Good quality. $800. Will
sep. 863-946-3123


AR 15 COLT Marlin 44 Mag-
num, Browning lever action
22. $2600 will separate.
(863)532-9881
HIPOINT 9mm semi auto
pistol, 7 shot magazine,
new, $300. (863)467-2315
Iv. msg.
ITHACA Model 51 Feather-
weight, 12 gauge, automatic,
with poly choke, $400
(863)763-5683
MAC PISTOL 1935's, 7.65 L
cal, 90% good, carried by
French & German Army Offi-
cers. $475 (937)215-0307
MOSSBERG 12 GA 1 yr old,
$200 or trade for clean
handgun (863)447-9127
NEWTON ARMS 30 USG
(30.06), first type, dbl set
triggers, exc cond. $895 neg
(863)763-5120 ,
REMINGTON Model' 870
Magnum 3" 12 gauge pump,
$425 (863)763-5683
SHOTGUN 12 gauge Rem-
ington, 1187 premier, Nat
Wild Turkey Fed gun., new in
box $695 (863)357-1528
SHOTGUNS (2) 12 gauge
double barrel & 16 gauge.
$450 for both, will separate.
(502)931-8101 g
SHOTGUNS (2) -16 gauge &
20 gauge L C Smith. $1400
will separate .
(863)357-1528
S&W 640 STAINLESS 357
mag 5 Shot, Snubbie, $425
(772)461-8822 Ft. Pierce
TAURUS 745 45 cal., semi
auto pistol, (2) 7 shot maga-
zines, new, $450.
(863)467-2315 Iv. msg.
WINCHESTER Pre 1964
30/30 carbine, condition
90%+. $495 or best offer.
(937)215-0307
Winchester Pump, 243 Ruger
with scope, 30/30 Winches-
ter & Browning 22, $1500.
863-532-9881



AB LOUNGE Sport (AKA Ab
Lounger 2) $50
(239)986-0296
EXERCISE BIKE Air Bike 950,
Like new. Will sell for half
price $50 (863)634-4291
EXERCISE BIKE- Asking $10
(863)946-3622
FULL HOME GYM Includes a
large amount of weights,
bench, poles & more. $300
or best offer. (863)357-7867
HOME GYM Welder XP23
Latpull down, press, curls,
flys, leg curls, Has a weight
stack $75 (863)674-1317
NORDIC TRACK CX938 Ellip-
tical, purch. in Nov 2007.
Asking $300 (863)801-1541
or (863)763-4607
NORDIC TRACK WEIGHT SYS-
TFM asking $175
(863)467-1694
STAIRMASTER 3600 Gym
model, Used, Fully computer-
ized w/pulse, calorie burner &
more $600 (863)357-7867
STATIONARY BIKE good
conditi o n $ 2 5 .
(863)467-1373
WEIGHT BENCH Plus 300
lbs of weight, bar & dumb-
bells. $125 or best offer.
(863)517-1605


LUGGAGE SET Samsonite,
wheeled, soft side, 2 pc
green, 29" & 21" $350
(863)763-9096



PATIO FURNITURE- Brand
new, Bristol Collection, $200
(863)467-6769


COCKATIELS all healthy,
also 2 breeding pair for sale,
$40 (239)657-5760
COCKATOOS -1 mated pair of
umbrella cockatoos w/Irg
cage. $1500 (863)763-6778
MOLUCCAN COCKATOO 1
very friendly male, w/Irg cor-
ner cage. $1000
(863)763-6778
PEACOCKS India Blues,
tame, 1 yr. old, $300 will sell
separately. (863)675-8732



SINK TOP White bath vanity,
19 x 25, new, never used.
$30 (863)357-0868



HOT TUB '04 Pearl Jet Setter,
6 color illuminance sys. Cover,
Clean, Like new. Pd $5795
Asking $2000 (863)946-1807
HOT TUB Vita Spa, holds 4
people, excellent condition,
$850 (863)357-8296
JACUZZI needs work, you
pick up, $300 or best offer
(863)447-5407
POOL Above ground. $75
(863)763-3631



SEWING MACHINE Ken-
more, with wood cabinet,
with attachments, $65. Call
863-801-3412


HOG TRAP New, asking
$350 (863)447-9127



AMPLIFIER Rockford Fos-
gate Punch P250.2, Brand
new in box $150.
(239)986-0296


JBL AMPLIFIER'- 1200 watts,
$200 or best offer
(863)214-3427
STEREO KLH speakers, Ken-
wood receiver, JVC dual
cassette, RCA 6 cd changer,
$200 (863)763-2017
STEREO Radio & Tape
player. Has CD, but doesn't
work, all else works great.
$25 (863)467-1032
STEREO SYSTEM Fisher, 2/2
4' speakers, 5cd disc chang-
er, tuner, amp, dual cassette,
$100 neg. (863)357-6315
TAPE RECORDER Variable.
$100 (772)597-4421


BIG SCREEN TV- 54", Good
condition. Needs plexiglass.
$150 or best offer.
(863)634-9017
FLATSCREEN TV 50", works
great. $350 or best offer.
all (863)228-6324 leave
message
HEAD REST TV Universal,, w/
DVD, Wireless Headphones.
$650 neg. (863)673-6620
RCA BIG SCREEN TV 52",
Asking $250 (863)467-1694
RCA COLOR TV 27", cabinet
model. $100 (863)763-9096
after 5pm or leave message.
TELEVISION 13" Samsung.
$20 (863)763-7497 after 6
pm
TELEVISION -.25" Zenith con-
sole. $65 (863)763-7497 af-
ter 6 pm
TELEVISION 27", color, Ze-
nith, on stand w/rollers, $50
(740)202-3517
TOSHIBA TV 19" color, $50
(863)675-7318
WALL MOUNT for up to 30"
flat panel HD TV. $75
(863)467-6548
Find It faster. Sell It soon-
er In the classfleds


ALUMINUM EXT LADDER 24
foot. $70 (863)467-8250
BAND SAW Craftsman, 10",
with stand, $50
(863)675-7318
BAND SAW Sears, cuts
wood or metal, $100.
(863)467-2984
CHIPPER SHREDDER Crafts-
man, 8.5 hp, all accessories.
$150 (941)545-8746 Lake-
port, FL
GENERATOR 6HP, 3500
watt, runs great, $100 or
best offer (419)727-9376 La
belle
GRINDER Works, exc. cond.
$70. Call 561-644-5418
HOBART MIG WELDER han-
dler 175, less than 10 hrs.,
w/cart & gauges, $450.
(863)697-1703
PRESSURE CLEANER 2400
psi, w/ 5.0 Honda engine,
pump not building pressure,
$50 (863)763-7009
RADIAL ARM SAW -10" $100
(863)763-4643
SAWMILLS from only
$2i,990.00--Convert your
LOGS TO VALUABLE LUM-
BER with your own Norwood
portable band sawmill. Log
skidders also available.
www.norwoodsaw-
mills.com/300N FREE In-
formation: (800)578-1363-
Ext: 300-N.
SNAP-ON TOOL BOX $2200
or best offer (863)697-3802
TABLE SAW 10" $100
(863)763-4643
TABLE SAW Works, exc.
cond. $150. Call
561-644-5418


CABBAGE PATCH DOLLS &
OTHERS. 20 Dolls in all.
$100 for all, will sep.
(863)357-2829


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513 S.W Park Street (863) 763-7131


ELEC SCOOTER in good con-
dition, $150 (863)467-5477
SCOOTER New condition.
$600. (863)467-9892
WALKER Nova Cruiser De-
luxe, 4 wheels with hand
brakes & basket $175.
(863)467-0031
WHEEL CHAIR Excellent
condition. Paid $300, Asking
*$100 (863)467-9892


AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train
for high paying Aviation
Maintenance Career. FAA ap-
proved program. Financial
aid if qualified Job place-
ment assistance. CALL Avia-
tion Institute of Maintenance
(888)349-5387.
ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE
from home. Medical, busi-
ness, paralegal, computers,
criminal justice. Job place-
ment assistance. Financial
aid and computer provided if
qualified. Call
(866)858-2121, www.Onli-
neTidewaterTech.com.
CASE 2XX KNIVES (3) Carv-
ing & butcher knives. $105
for all, will separate.
(502)931-8101
CHURCH PEW In GREAT
condition, just refinished.
$30 (954)793-3203 Okee-
chobee area
COWHIDE brand new, light &
dark brindle color, from Ar-
genti n a $200.
(239)340-8503
DIVORCE $275-$350 *COV-
ERS children, etc. Only one
signature required! *Ex-
cludes govt. fees! Call week-
days 800)462-2000, ext.
600. (8am-6pm) Alta Di-
vorce, LLC. Established
1977.
HOT WATER TANK for mo-
bile home, 110v, 30 gallon,
new in unopened box, $225.
(863)484-0395
NOW AVAILABLE! 2008 POST
OFFICE JOBS. $18-$20/HR.
NO EXPERIENCE, PAID
TRAINING, FED BENEFITS,
VACATIONS. CALL
(800)910-9941 TODAY! REF
#FL08.
RADIO LOCATION SYSTEM -
Tracker Maxima, great range,
2 collars, batt pouch, It wght.
$600 (239)349-6119



BANJO Harmony, 5 string,
$100. (863)467-6148
DRUM SET- Pearl 13 piece.
$700. (863)261-1235
ELECTRIC ORGAN Good
condition, needs tuning,
$350 or best offer. Call
(863) 634-9017
GUITAR Harmony, Arch Top,
$100. (863)467-6148
ORGAN All instruments in-
cluded, excellent condition,
$1200 or best of-
fer(863)467-4253
ORGAN Imperial, $50.
(863)610-1092
ORGAN Wurlitzer Profession-
al, $200. (863)610-1092
PIANO Harrison Spinet, ex-
cellent condition. Quality
tone. $1000 or best offer.
You pick up. (863)763-4053



FILE CABINETS (3) 2 drawer
metal, very good condition.
$25 for all, will separate.
(863)763-4297 ,


AKC WHITE DOBERMINE
Stud Serv. Young male avail.
$ 5 0 0 d o n ation
(863)634-6072
BALD PYTHON Female, 50
gal tank, mulch, heating pad,
tree & hiding place. $300
(863)801-4283 __
BIRD CAGES 2, one is flight
cage the other is a parrot
cage. Both on wheels $250
or best offer (863)467-2975


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SUPER NINTENDO GAMES -
Disney, Star Wars, Donkey
Kong & Super Mario $25 or
will separate (863)467-0031



KIRBY '2000, Ultimate G
complete system including
Shampooer. Orig. $2000,
Asking $250 (863)697-0014


WANTED:
Fish & Wildlife mounts
or any related wildlife items.
Also any older Sports
items & Golf clubs, etc.
(863)946-3123


Agriculture



Christmas Trees 745
Farm Equipment 805
Farm Feed/Products 810
Farm Miscellaneous 815
Farm Produce 820
Farm Services
Offered 825
Farm Supplies/ 8
Services Wanted 830
Fertilizer 835
Horses 840
Landscaping
Supplies 845
Lawn & Garden 850
Livestock 855
Poultry/Supplies 860
Seeds/Plants/ -




BUSH HOG 4ft, asking $200
or best offer (863)763-6023


GELDING 15 year old, used
for barrels, tall & fast. $800
or best offer. (863)673-5058
or (863)673-0012
MARE 9 year old, well man-
nered, rides great, throws
beautiful foals. $800
(863)673-5058/673-0012



AERATOR SEEDER SPREAD-
ER Tow behind, Mfg. by
Brinly, New Condition, $100
Call Lloyd (561)315-7731
CHIPPER/SHREDDER Crafts-
man, 8 hp, runs good. $75
(863)467-0734
LAWN MOWER MTD 38" cut,
12.5 hp B & S, runs good.
$150 (863)467-0734
LAWN MOWER Murray 22"
cut, 5.75 hp motor, push
mower. $60 (863)801-4519
RIDING LAWN MOWER, John
Deere .- Runs excellent,
$1,500. Call 863-983-7751
RIDING GiLAWNpe MQW5 .-
Yazoo, 42" cut, 16 hp. Front
deck. $600.863-675-1224
ROTOTILLER 8 ip Crafts-
man, runs good. $280
(561)790-3681
WEB GRILL -Gensis Silver, 2
yrs old, paid $400 asking
$200 or best offer
(419)727-9376 Labelle
ZTR MOWER- Snapper, 15 hp
Kohler, 42" cut, runs &
mows great. $800 or trades?
(863)467-7415


SADDLE Billy Cook, new
leather, $200 or best offer
(863)763-6023

square skirt w/silver trim,
new stirrup leathers,great
cond. $150 (863)467-2231


Rentals






Condos/
Townhouses Rent920



RHesort Poperty -

Rooms to Rent 955
Storage Space -
Rtent 960



HUD Home! $397/Mo!

Homes Available from
$199/Mo! For listings call
(800)366-9783 Ext5669.


-Iptm lBt


2-BEDROOM
2-1/2 BATH

$975 A MONTH
1I & SECURITY




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, lba, Near
town. $800 mo. inclds 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
VIKING/PRAIRIE Efficiency.
Very clean! $500/mo. In-
cludes utilities. No pets.
561-329-8205



TAYLOR CREEK CONDO -
1 BR, 1 BA, Furnished. Pool,
W&D Facilities. $700 mo.
(863)610-1281
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


BASSWOOD New house in
good location, 3br, 2ba
w/garage, $1200/mo, 33rd
Rd (561)379-9417 or
(561)683-9754
-BEST VALUE IN TOWN-
3/2, 3/1 / or 2/1
Available, no pets, for
move in special. Call
(863)467-9800
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. $5,000 applied to pur-
*chasp of $149,900 after 1
ye'ar.'1429 NW 40th Dr.'
Basswood. (561)718-2822
BUCKHEAD RIDGE 2/2, fully
furn, on canal, seasonal &
yearly, (863)824-0981
Foreclosure! 3BR/2BA
$32,100! Only $238/Mo! 5%
down 20 years @ 8% apr.
Buy, 4/BR $421/Mo! For list-
ings (800)366-9783 Ext
5798.
N OF OKEECHOBEE- Cottage,
1br, fully furn, elec & satellite
incld, NO pets, $700/mo +
$500 dep. (863)467-1950
NEW DUPLEX 3/2. $1000
per month + 1st, last &
$500 sec dep.
(863)465-0053
OKEE: 3/1 on 1/ ac. Renovat-
ed, laundry, C/A/heat, screen
porch, carport. $1100. + 1st,
last, sec/refs. 305-458-8659
OKEE-1011 SW 10th Ave. 3br,
lba, den, custom kitch, tile,
$1150/mo, 1st & $1000 sec
863-467-9681/610-0167
OKEECHOBEE 3 BR, 1 BA,
C/Air & Heat. Screen patio.
Fenced. All New! $900 mo.
+ last & sec. 863-202-0753
OKEECHOBEE 3/2 on 20
acres, 15 minutes North of
town. $1500/mo
(863)447-0352
TREASURE ISLAND, 3/2 Very
clean! On canal. Lg. storage.
$850 mo. + 1st& sec. dep.
863-824-0981

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LAKEHOUSE in Lake Placid for
Seasonal rental. Furnished
with dock. (863)465-0053


CHEVRON Gas Station, Hwy
441, across from Home Depot
C- Store, Deli, Carwash. $1.1
million. Fin avail. Broker
owner. (407)256-9081



ANCIENT OAKS Adult Park -
Corner lot with 24' trailer,
with 2 room add-on, 20x21'
carport, Block 8, Lot 3. Ap-
praisel at $37,000, asking
$28,000. 863-467-8507


BANK FORECLOSURES!
Homes from $10,0001 1-3
bedroom available! Repos,
REOs, HUD, FHA, etc. These
homes must sell. For listings
call (800)425-1620 Ext
4237.
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
LOG CABIN & 1 Acre Lake Ac-
cess with FREE Boat Slips
only $69,900. Own the
dream! New 2,128 sf log
cabin package at spectacular
160,000 acre recreational
lake! Paved road, u/g
utilities, excellent financing.
Call now (800)704-3154,
x1712.
OKEECHOBEE 4BR, 2BA,
over 1900 sfon 1 acre, new
paint, in/out, new flooring,
Dixie Ranch Acres,
$224,500 (321)723-6581 or
(863)763-1090
OKEECHOBEE
Builder has 3 nice lots
left in good area.
Ready to build
Your plans or ours. Call for
more details 561-762-2233
0KEECHOBEE ,'
Zero Down. $999. mno.
4br, 2ba CBS Brand New.
Prices $139,900. 3824 NW
7th St. 561-248-3879 or
S863-484-0809



GOOD LOCATION: 5 Acres,
Fenced. 2006 Scott Built
Home, 4 stall horse barn.
$290,000. (863)824-0402


BLUE CYPRESS Golf & RV, 1
Lot, Lg. pad. Screen rm.,
Pool/Club House. Jayco 5th
WhI. 35 Ft. 304-543-6107
BLUE CYPRESS Golf & RV, 2
waterfront lots, large pads,
pool & clubhouse, 9 hole
golf course, (239)945-7666
LOG CABIN only $69,900.
Lake Access with FREE Boat
Slips. Own-the dream! New
2, 28 sf log cabin package
at spectacular 160,000 acre
recreational lake! Paved
road, u/g utilities, excellent
financing. Call now
(800)704-3154, x1712.



COASTAL GA 1/2 acre+
* $89,900. Incredible commu-
nity, water & marsh views,
Year-round temperate weath-
er in the Golden Isles. Enjoy
boating, fishing, walking,
family/retirement living. Great
financing available. CALL
(888)513-9958 Visit
www.peninsula-goldeni-
sles.com.
Greenville, SC Own a Beauti-
ful, New 3BD/2BA Home, for
only 5% down & Owner Will
Finance. Monthly pmts. From
$ 6 9 5 0 0 Call
(888)579-0275.
NC MOUNTAIN HOMESITES
FROM $59,900 MINUTES TO
ASHEVILLE, NC Enjoy
sweeping mountain vistas, a
mile of Riverfront, walking/.
fitness trails, and more.
Amenities include gated en-
trance, lodge & riverside
BBQ. Excellent financing
available Call for more info or
to schedule tour.
(877)890-5253 x 3484
w ww. seeriverhigh -
landsnc.com. Offer void
where prohibited by law.
Tennessee Affordable lake
properties on pristine 34,000
acre Norris Lake. Over 800
miles of shoreline. Call Lake-
side Realty TODAY!
(888)291-5253 or visit
www.lakesiderealty-tn.com.
VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS Log
cabin shell on 2 private acres
near very wide trout stream
in Galax area and new River
State Park, $139,500 owner
(866)789-8535.



OKEE. Beautiful 3br, 2ba
Home & Lot. In 55+ Comm.
$127K. Neg. 863-763-8567
or 502-598-9115


Real Estate



Business Places
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos/
Townhouses Sale1015
Farms Sale 1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1055
Property Inspection1060
Real Estate Wanted1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080


JON BOAT Aluminum, 10'
Tracker Topper, clamp on
folding swivel seat, like new.
$450 (863)467-0085
JON BOATS (2) 14ft, $225
and 12ft for $125
(863)763-2203'
LOWE DEEP V '93, 16FT, 50
hp Evinrude, take guns in
trade, $3200 (606)219-3890
PONTOON BOAT -
$4000 863-763-7783 or
561-968-2083
PONTOON BOAT '93, 24ft,
w/5Ohp Evinrude, new trailer,
good shape, $4500 or best
offer (772)260-6580
PROSPORT BOAT '94 15.9
ft, 85 hp Yamaha, new start-
er, depth finder, very clean.
$4500 (863)673-1900


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



CHOICE OF 3BR, or 2 BR, 2
ba D/W's No pets, yrly lease,
starting @ $600/mo +
$1000 sec. 863-763-4031
Manufactured Homes (Rent)
Rent or Rent To Own
14 Available
EZ Approval
863-983-3016



OKEECHOBEE: 2 Bdrm.,2 Ba.
on lot w/screened porch. Nice
area. Will lease with option to
buy. $700/mo Owner
Financing (863)634-3451.



BANK REPO'S
MOVE TO YOUR LAND
Mobile Home Angels
561-385-4694
BHR MARINA 12x40, FI/Rm
20x12, Lot 31, $28,000;
Land rent $310 mo. on Rim
Canal. (863)824-0044
Manufactured Home
(For Sale)
Statewide Sales
Save Thousands
NEW & USED
Delivered & Set
800-330-8106
Manufactured Homes (Own)
SALE!SALE! SALE!
All Homes In Stock
Massive Markdowns
Financing Available
863-983-3016
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
VANTAGE OAK 35'w/Florida
room, Loaded, has nearly pew
appl., Tile & wood firs.
Call (270)723-1427


Recreation



Boats 3005
Campers/R8Vs 3010
Jet Skiis 3015
Marine Accessories3020
Marine Miscellaneous 3025
Motorcycles 3030
Sport Vehicles/ATVs3035



ALUM BOAT 13ft., 15hp
Johnson, with roll on trailer,
runs great. $1000 or best of-
fer. (863)763-5631 0
ALUMINUM BOAT 10', 2%'
HP Suzuki outboard, with tri.,
$250. Call (863)261-1235
BASS BOAT 15 ft, 70 hp
Mercury, power tilt & trim,
trolling motor, galv trailer.
$900 (423)502-2214
BASS BOAT- '94, 14 Ft., Alu-
ic tilt trlr, foot control trolling.
$1100(863)763-6108
BOAT With motor & trailer,
needs little work. $1500 or
best offer. (262)989-2571
BOAT 15' w/40hp Mere en-
gine, trolling motor, trailer,
$800 (863)467-59062




JON BOATMOTOR 16', 15hp electride, '93,
6hp outboard. Like new.
$400. (561)262-1390








(239)229-1367


(863)983-2287 Clewiston
DIRT BIKE 2002 Yamaha
TTR125L, very nice condi-
tion. $1100 or best offer
(863)697-6464
FOUR WHEELER 150 CC,
Red & Silver. Runs great!
$500 (772)879-2891
GO CART 2 seater, Needs
work. $150 (863)763-3631
GOLF CART 36 volt charger,
new batteries, 4 seater, truck
bed w/lift gate, lights. $850
(863)697-2033
HONDA 200 S '85 3 wheel-
er, decent shape, $150
(863)634-7157


Truck Battery Sale ,



I St. Lucie Battery & Tire I
198 US Hwy 98N Okeechobee
(863) 357-2431 www.slbt.com J


SAILBOAT ESCAPE, 14 ft,
Open, much like a sunfish,
easier to sail. All parts good.
$800 (863)674-0647
SEA NYMPH 15', with trailer,
40hp Johnson, w/power, tilt
& trim, $2,400 or best offer.
(765)620-4373 Okee
SEAQUEST 20', Center con-
sole. 150 Johnson Kicker mo-
tor. Tandem-trailer. Very good
cond. $3950. (863)214-9747
WANTED
OUTBOARD MOTOR(S)
RUNNING OR NOT
1980 & UP
PLEASE CALL
(863)983-7056


CAMPER with add on room
in RV Park, $3100
(863)634-8345
CHEVY MOTORHOME '86 23
ft, needs very little work,
clean. $3000 or trade for
small car. (863)532-1751
CLASS C 21-23' motor home
cover, $95. 863-675-7350
COACHMAN RV '75, 1 ton,
350 Chevy motor w/90K mi.
Needs some work. $1200.
(863)357-1109
GMC CAMPER VAN '86- High-
top, Mechanically restored,
Receipts, $2500. or trade for
auto (561)254-7458 Clewist.
MONITOR 1984 26 Ft., Trav-
el Trailer w/ awning and
newer refrig. $1200
(863)946-0490
RV- 29FT, 2 expand room,
$400 (954)258-8565



AIR CONDITIONER Cruisair
Carry On Portable Boat AC,
exc cond., used one season
$500 neg (616)292-3906
BOAT MOTOR Elgin, 14.1 hp,
includes 3 propellers & gas
tank, runs good. $480
(561)790-3681
BOAT MOTOR Johnson
150hp, Ran 3 years ago. For,
parts. $200 (863)763-1370
BOAT TRAILER $100
(863)763-5631
BOAT TRAILER For a 18-20
ft boat, lights, winch, 2" ball
hitch, trailer jack. $500 or
best offer. (863)697-9704'
FIREHOSE Good condition,
good for dock bumpers. $10
(863)763-1997
JOHNSON OUTBOARD MO-
T9R 1964, 40hp, Nice,
with controls. Last run 6mo
ago. $300. (863)763-3551
OUTBOARD MOTOR Tohat-
su, 2t/2hp, like new, asking
$225 or best offer.
(863)467-4328
PROPELLOR Yamaha, Stain-
less steel. New in box 14
3/4" diameter, 24 pitch.
$120 (828)243 2242


BMW F650 '99 Black, 22k
miles,new windscreen and
tires, excellent condition.'
$3500 (863)467-0085
CLASSIC TRIUMPH '64 MO-
TOTCYCLES 650 cc.
$2500 (863)674-0898
(863)517-1019 Labelle
HONDA MOPED '84 50 cc, 2
stroke, gas, w/pedals-be-
comes a bicycle too, runs
great. $750 (863)447-0796
HONDA SHADOW 750 '05 -
W/wind shield, lots of
chrome, only 3038 miles.
$5000 (863)763-8847
HONDA SUPER HAWK 996 '98
Mint condition, bad engine.
$350 (239)564-8978
HONDA VLX DX low mileage,
lots of extra chrome, like
new tires, exc. cond.,
$2900. (903)563-1198
KAWASAKI EXTENTIONS (2)
Bolt on. 10R, 636R. $175
(863)528-4444.
LEATHER JACKET With con-
cho's & fringe, size 44. $50
(863)357-0344
MINI CHOPPER Pace, 48cc
gas, Automatic, Fully rebuilt,
New paint, battery w/charg-
er. $400 (863)763-3551
MOTD-GUZZI, '00 12k mi.,
V-11 Basa, blue & silver,
w/helmets, $4800.
772-260-9701
SERVICE MANUALS 2, Dyna
Harley Davidson. Like new.
$50 will separate.
(863)357-0344
VW TRIKE MOTORCYCLE -
$2500 (863)674-0898 or
(863)517-1019 Labelle
YAMAHA 125 DIRTBIKE '02 -
very low hours, barn kept,
good condition, $1000
(239)425-5605
YAMAHA 80 DIRTBIKE '01-
has low hours, barn kept,
nice condition, $600
(239)425-5605
YAMAHA BLASTER '01 mint
condo rebuilt motor, tons of
speed, many new extras,
$2500 (772)528-5747



ATV, Yamaha Blaster '04,
Great condition. Many ex-
tra's. $1900 or best'offer.


$500 POLICE IMPOUNDS
Cars from $500! Tax Repos,
US Marshall and IRS sales!
Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Toyo-
ta's, Honda's, Chevy's, more!
For Listings Call
(800)425-1730 x2384.
BUICK SKY LARK 1991 4
cyl., Auto., A/C. Gas saver.
Excellent condition. $1200
(7721332-5804 Ft.Pierce
CADILLAC DEVILLE, '94 -
good cond., $3,000.
(863)467-6283 Iv. msg.
CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE
'90- V8 North Star, 24 mpg
city. Engine like new. $1500
neg. (863)357-7529
CAMARO Z28, '86 305,
needs work, $600 or best of-
fer. (863)763-0829
CHEVY CAPRIC CLASSIC
1991 New air, 132K.
$2500 or best offer.
(863)467-4187
CHEVY CAVALIER, '02 4 dr.,
good condition, $3500 or
best offei (863)983-2207
DODGE NEON, '99 2 dr., red,
looks, runs & drives like
new, DOHC motor, $2200.
(772)219-9455
DODGE SHADOW '89 2 dr,
runs good, needs body work.
$500 neg. (863)357-1236 or
(931)337-1053
FORD FOCUS, '00 4 dr., cold
a/c, runs & drives like new,
auto, all options, $3,000.
(772)219-9455
HONDA ACCORD, '91 new
tires, new battery, runs great,
good work car, $1,000 firm.
(863)675-2844
HONDA ACCORD, '94 126k
mi., a/c, full power, $3750
or best offer. (561)389-3441
LINC TOWN CAR '89 lots of
new parts, $3000
(863)467-5906
MUSTANG '89, Runs good,
Good-condition. $1500.
863-801-5440
NISSAN SENTRA GXE '98 -
Auto, Great A/C, Good tires, All
electric, Needs some work
$800 neg. (239)324-8371
OLDS DELTA 88 92 new
brakes, tune-up, good AC &
body, needs tranny $300
(863)675-1855
PLYMOUTH VIP '68, Runs
good, Leather, Electric, En-
gine 440, V8, Good tires &
paint. $899 (786)506-6452
TOYOTA CAMRY '97 Excel-
lent cond, white w/gold trim.
$3500 or best offer.
(863)675-1410
TOYOTA PASEO 1993 2 Dr.,
5 spd., A/C, Very de-
pendable. 40 mpg. $2000
(772)332-5804 Ft. Pierce



DUMP TRAILER '01, 7x12,
double axle. $2500 firm.
(863)697-2032



JEEP CHEROKEE '91 4.0
3 1/2 inch lift, 5 spd manual,
jeep in ok cond, '05 eng.
$1000(239)826-6382


GOLF CARTS (2) old, with
battery charger, $100
(863)763-1370


HONDA 4 WHEELER New
tires & rims. Needs a little
TLC $350 (863)234-0819
HONDA FOREMAN 500 '05 -
37 hours, excellent condi-
tion. $5000 (863)673-2388
HONDA RANCHER 4 Wheeler
Model 350 Asking $2000
(863)801-1666
KODIAC YAMAHA 4 WHEELER
'05, great shape, $4000 or
best offer (772)260-6580
POLARIS SPORTSMAN 400
'01 4x4, many accessories,
$1700 (863)634-7157
TERMINATOR ATV '06 110
cc's, excellent condition,
electric start, 2 wd. $650 or
best offer. (863)946-1764
YAMAHA 225 2001 Dirt Bike,
Street legal. Asking $1800
(239)867-1093


STOCK TRAILER 28', Goose-
neck, New floor $3500 Call
(863)357-6642
TRACKER '2000, 26', Wood
slide out, A/C, Sleeps 6, Walk
around bed, New tires: Great
cond. $4350 (863)214-9747


Automobiles

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FORD F700 '93 Cummin die-
sel, no bed, runs great.
$4500 (954)298-0730 any-
time


BRUSH GUARD Weston,
Chrome w/ Light Guards. Fits
Ford Super Duty. $600
(304)539-4556
BUG DEFLECTOR Stainless
Steel, Fits '98-07 $75
(304)539-4556
CAR CARRIER POD asking
$25 (863)946-3622
DODGE WHEELS 15" H x 10"
W, 5 lug, $350 or best offer.
S239)465-9402 We speak
nglish and Spanish
ENGINE Chevy 454 Big Block
with transmission. $1200. or
best offer. (863)673-1981
GMC V6 AUTO/MARINE MO-
TOR $300 Call Vic
(863)675-5829
LEATHER SEATS & COUCH -
For '97 Dodge Van. Good
co n'd ition. $175.
(863)357-5754
REFRIGERATORS (3) All
working $300 or will sell
separate (561)262-1390
RUNNING BOARDS off King
Ranch F250 Crew Cab, fits
'99-current, beige, $350 neg.
(863)697-0328
TONNEAU COVER white, fi-
berglass, fits 99-07 classic
body style Chevy pu. 8ft bed,
$600 neg (863)467-4127
TOPPER 8', for full size pick-
up, brand new paint job,
black, exc. cond., $300.
(863)697-1703


ARE TOPPER- Hunter green,
Off of '2000 Toyota Tundra.
Excellent condition. $350
(863)528-2684
CHEVY 1970, 3/4 ton, 350
motor & trans. Mag wheels.
Looks & runs good. $3500
or best offer. (863)634-3344
CHEVY '91 short wheel base,
302, needs minor work,
body in real good cond.
$500 (863)763-8201
CHEVY PICKUP 2004 31K
mis., 5 spd., 6 cyl. Work
truck. $7950 (772)260-3068
CHEVY SlO EXT CAB '83 2.8
6 cyl, good shape, brand
new tires, $1500 or best of-
fer. (863)634-2582
DODGE DAKOTA SPORT '94,
V6, CD, Bed liner, Runs
great. Tires good. A/C works
well. $1800 (863)675-0104
DODGE RAM '89, 8' bed.
Good condition. $2000.
863-801-5440
DODGE RAM 1500, '01 quad
cab, V8 short bed, looks &
runs like brand new, $4900.
(863)532-9495
DODGE RAM 1500 '95 Cold
AC, runs good, $2500
(863)673-5821
DODGE RAM 1500, '98 4X2,
5.9, less than 1k mi. on re-
built eng. & trans., $3500
neg. (863)673-4677
DODGE RAM '87 4x4, runs
good, needs TLC, $1000 or
best offer (863)634-2563
DODGE RAM '95 2500,
Heavy duty, V8 Magnum, reg
cab, 4x4, auto, 110K, new
parts,$5000 (863)634-2303
FORD F150 '86, Auto., Excel-
lent runner. A lot of new
parts. $800. (863)357-0015


IPublicNotice


TRAILER Enclosed 8 x 20,
ramp and side door, 4 wh
brakes, tie downs. $2750 or
best offer. (863)763-5120
TRAILER HITCH w/Ball Built
for a Mercury Cougar. Can
be modified. $50 or best of-
fer. (863)763-4053
UTILITY TRAILER 4x8 $65
or best offer. (863)675-8937


CARAVAN '93, 6 cyl, Seats
7, a/c Good tires, Runs &
look good. Great mileage.
$1900 neg. 561-758-3781
PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAG-
ER '95 Runs, needs some
work. $600 (863)675-4869
RAM 2500 CONV. VAN '96 -
318 auto, air, hi-top, very
good condition. $3000 or
best offer. (239)826-6382


Public Notices

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FORD F150 '89, 4wd, stan-
dard trans, good mud tires,
$3,000. (863)763-6347
FORD F150 1977 4X4,
Needs work. Great for
woods. $ 8 0 0
(239)462-1564-
FORD F150 1979 2 WD,
Runs. Needs work $1000 or
best offer. Call Matt.
(772)340-3794
FORD F-250 1985 Runs
great! $600 (239)462-1564
FORD F-250 1986 & F-100
1985. 1 w/rebuilt motor. 1
w/ new head. $800 for both.
863-763-7783
FORD FLAT BED 1985, 1 Ton
w/ Dump Bed. $1500
(863)801-1666
FORD RANGER '92, 4 cyl.,
great on gas, red, cd, tool
box, $1500 or best offer.
(863)634-2582K
TOYOTA PICKUP, '89 104k
mi., auto, air, toolbox, tow
pkg., $2250 or best offer.
(561)389-3441
TRUCK TOPPER fiberglass,
high back, long bed, full size,
$25 0 li ke new
(561)262-1390


FORD BRONCO 1985 6 cyl.,
4 spd., 79K org. mis. Needs
paint. Good condition. $2500
(863)983-2099
GMC YUKON '96 4x4, cold
AC, leather, $3000
(863)801-3459 .
JEEP CHEROKEE '92, 4:0,
4WD, Northern car. High mi.
Runs, Some rust $800
(561)261-2625
JEEP CHEROKEE '95 4 dr, 6
cyl. new 5 1/2" Rusty's lift &
tractor tires. $3500
(863)697-9624


BOX TRAILER- 6x6x10,
w/shelving, Top ladder rack.
Excellent condition. $1800.
(863)357-5754
CAR DOLLY with spare, $450.
Call 863-675-7350
FLAT BED TRAILER 20FT,
Gooseneck, $2000
.(863)697-2032
FLAT BED TRAILER New, 20
Ft., Dual axle w/ brakes.
$1800 870-820-1563
STOCK TRAILER 24 ft
Gooseneck, 4 new tires,
wood slates need replacing.
$400 neg (863)443-6427


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PUBLIC MEETING OF THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
TO BEGIN CANVASS OF THE ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR THE
JANUARY 29, 2008 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
The Okeechobee County Canvassing Board will meet at 3:30 p.m., Friday, January
25, 2008 to begin the canvass of absentee ballots for the January 29, 2008 Presi-
dential Primary Election. This meeting will be held at the Okeechobee County Su-
pervisor of Elections office, 304 NW 2nd Street, Room 101, Okeechobee, FL and
is open to the public.
Sealed absentee ballots received prior to Friday, January 25, 2008, for the Presiden-
tial Primary Election will be available for public inspection from 2:00 p.m. until
3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2008, at the office of the Supervisor of Elec-
tions. Immediately afterwards, the referenced ballots will be canvassed, opened,
and processed: however, not tabulated. Tabulation of all absentee ballots will not
begin until after 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2008.
Pursuant to Section 101.68(2)(c)2, Florida Statutes, if any elector or candidate
present believes an absentee ballot is illegal due to a defect apparent on the vot-
er's certificate, he or she may, at any time before the ballot is removed from the
from the envelope, file with the canvassing board a protest against the canvass of
the ballot, specifying the precinct, the ballot, and the reason he or she believes the
ballot to be illegal. A challenge based upon a defect in the voter's certificate may
not be accepted after the ballot has been removed from the mailing envelope.
Any absentee ballots received between Friday, January 25, 2008, and 7:00 p.m.
Election Day, Tuesday, January 29, 2008, will be available for public inspection
until opened.
The Okeechobee County Canvassing Board will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. on Election
Day, January 29, 2008 to continue canvassing, opening, and processing absen-
tee ballots and will remain in session until the results of the election are obtained.
The Okeechobee County Canvassing Board will reconvene at 4:00 p.m. Thursday,
January 31, 2008, at the office of the Supervisor of Elections to canvass precinct
returns and canvass provisional ballots. The Board will reconvene at 12:00 p.m.
on Friday, February 8th, 2008, to complete the official canvass of the General
Election. If any meetings become necessary for the Okeechobee County Can-
vassing Board to reconvene in addition to the listed meetings, the time, and date
will be posted at the office of the Supervisor of Elections as well as www.voto-
keechobee.com and, if known at the conclusion of the preceding meeting, an-
nounced before adjournment.
In accordance with the Sunshine Law of Florida, all Canvassing Board meetings are
open too the public
Gwen Chandler
Supervisor of Elections
Okeechobee County, Florida
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
The Workforce Development Board of the
Treasure Coast Region 20 and the
Treasure Coast Job Training Consor-
tium announces a public meeting to
which all persons are invited: i
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 30,
2008- 8:00 a.m.
Place: Workforce Development
Board of the Treasure Coast
584 NW University Blvd., Suite 100
Port St. Lucle, FL 34986
PURPOSE: To approve an operator for
the One-Stop Career Services and to
discuss matters concerning the Work-
force Investment Act, Workforce Em-
rloyment Opportunities, the Welfare
ransition Program, One-Stop Career
Centers and the Wor ce Oevelop-
ment 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
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.
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2008 Speckled Perch Pageant
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Little Mr. Speckled Perch second runner up Kaiden Sampson, Little Miss Speckled Perch
Kimmy Shaw, Little Miss Speckled Perch second runner up, Sophia Loren Galletto and
Little Mr. Speckled Perch first runner up, Cason Cooper with County Commissioner Clif
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"News in Brief ...


"Cypress Hut Eagles
',seeks members
.' Cypress Hut Eagles 4509 Aux-
iliary is seeking any. member
interested in taking the office of
Vice President, all members in-
terested please contact Lorraine
at 467-1154.

Discount cards aid
youth activities
Communities in Schools and
the Police Athletic League of
Okeechobee have discount cards
available. The cards are $10 and
are good for one year at selected
businesses. Cards can be pur-
chased at CarQuest, 300 N.W.
Park St. For information, call
(863) 462-5863. Proceeds will
go toward youth activities in our
community.

Advocacy group
seeking members
The Florida Local Advocacy
Council in this area has openings
for membership. The members
of the volunteer council protect
and advocate for a better quality
of life for Floridians with unique
needs. Volunteers are appointed
by the governor for a four-year
term. Local meetings are held on
the second Tuesday of the month
in Fort Pierce. Call Penina Popper
at (800) B42-0825 for informa-
Stion; or, visit www.floridasac.org.

SParent education
classes offered
The Okeechobee County
Healthy Start Coalition will be
offering parenting education
classes for infants to age 3. All
pregnant women and parents
are encouraged to attend. Each
participant will receive a gift. This
adults-only parenting class con-
sists of six; one-hour classes. You
must attend all six classes to get
a certificate of completion. We
now have day and evening class-
es available. No child care will be
available. Call (863) 462-5877 for
registration.

Career Center helps
in job search
The One Stop Career Center,
209 S.W. Park St., has services
available at no charge to help
right empIloyee orob. For mnre,
'visit their web site at www.tcjobs.
org; or, call (863) 462-5350.

CAP looking
,for members
The Florida Wing of the Civil
Air Patrol -- United States Air
Force Auxiliary has formed a CAP
unit in Okeechobee. Okeechobee
Composite Squadron. 453 cur-
rently has 26 members. Senior
members and cadets are being
recruited for the unit. Youths
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between the ages of 12 and 18
are eligible. Senior members are
needed to administer the unit
and provide supervision for the
cadets. The three main missions
of the Civil Air Patrol are emer-
. gency services, aerospace educa-
tion and cadet programs. Senior
members and cadets work side
by side to accomplish these mis-
sions. If you are interested in be-
coming a cadet or senior mem-
ber contact Gene O'Neill at the
* Okeechobee Emergency Opera-
tions Center, (863) 763-3212.

Martha's House
collecting cell phones
Martha's House is collecting
used cell phones to return for
money. Martha's House can also
have them 9-1-1 activated for par-
ticipants. If you have any used
cell phones to donate call (863)
763-2893, or drop them off at
their administrative office at 103
N.W Fifth St.

My Aunt's House
seeks volunteers
My Aunt's House, Inc. a 501
(c) (3) organization is looking for
two to three volunteers to work
in our Closet any day, or days,
Monday through Friday during
the hours of 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
We are also looking for a volun-
teer to become the director and
a board member of The Clothes
Closet. The volunteer should
communicate well with the pub-
lic and should be able to seek
support from city and county of-
ficials, business executives and
other organizations. Work days
and hours are flexible. Call (863)
634-2306 for information.

Center offers
service to children
The Family Outreach Center at
Sacred Heart offers a service to
youth and children by giving free
classes in martial arts. The class-
es are currently taught four days
a week on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, from 6 until 8 p.m.
and on Saturday from 5:30 until
7:30 p.m.

Group providing
animal rescue
Florida Wildlife Rkescue Service
viding rescue, pick up and trans-
port of sick, injured, orphaned or
otherwise impaired wildlife.
Anyone who finds a wild
animal in need of help is encour-
aged to give us a call. A volun-
teer transporter, licensed by the
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conserva-
tion Commission, will be more
than happy to help you and the
animal.
This is a free service to the
community and to wildlife.
For information, call (863)
634-1755 or (863) 357-7955.


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Okeechobee News, Wednesday, January 23, 2008


Golf "To Dye For"


As I'm packing my bags to
head up to the PGA Merchandise
Show in Orlando, I would like
to fill you in on a different PGA
excursion that I recently had the
pleasure to experience.
The Dye Course at the PGA
Golf Club in Port St. Lucie has
always been one of my favorites.
In the Pete Dye tradition, it was
not an easy course to play. That
fact had some golfers scratching
their heads. As it is the mission b
of the PGA to grow the game,
they called upon Mr. Dye to make The
some changes. This links style to note
course is now back and better added t
than ever! number
"I really like that golf course," 14). W
said Dye at a recent visit to the hole, yo
course. "I am extremely proud view of
of .the results that we have seen view o
today. It is the most environmen- acre we
tally friendly golf course in the Addi
world." done, in
One of the first changes that New
golfers will see is the new Cham- base w
pion UltraDwarf grass that was paths. 1
planted on all the greens and the kicked-i
Paspallum Supreme grass on all paths.
the tee grounds. The grass, even All tl
in the middle of our winter, was ceived r
very green. The putting greens help as
rolled true and fast. However, they when y
are not easy, as they are designed want th
with many undulations and diffi- good sh
cult pin placements. Whil


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Fairways and
Highways
by Daniel Shube

big hitters will be pleased
that there was 50 yards
o the course (20 on hole
r one and 30 on number
hen you tee off on the first
ou will now have a better
the "Big Mamu" (a 100-
;tland).
tional landscaping was
including 450 trees.
irrigation and coquina
*ere installed for all cart
This will reduce the dust
up when driving on the

he greenside bunkers re-
iew sand. This was a great
the greens are difficult, so
ou land in a bunker, you
ie best chance to get a
hot out.
le it is worth a trip from the


Sports News in Brief


Tennis fundraiser
to benefit OHS teams
Costopoulos & Helton, P.A.
will host their Sixth annual adult
tennis fundraiser to raise funds
for the Okeechobee High School
Tennis teams.
The event will be held Satur-
day, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27


at the Okeechobee County Sports
Complex tennis courts, 580 N.W.
27"' Lane.
For an entry form or infor-
mation, stop by Costopoulos
& Helton, P.A., 195 S.W 28th St.
or call (863) 763-1120. You may.
also call Dave Ellis at (863) 763-
4518.'If there is no answer, leave
a message and your call will be
returned.


Entry fees are $30 per group
entry. All entrants will receive an
event T-Shirt, along with a chick-
en dinner with sides and a drink
on the first day of the event. Din-
ner tickets.can also be purchased
from members of the OHS Tennis
team for $7. The event is open to
any adult and consists of A and
B levels in doubles men, women
and mixed doubles.


Okeechobee area to play a round
at the Dye Course, for those of
you a little further, it is still worth
the trip, but you may want to stay
and play.
In addition to the Dye Course,
the PGA Golf Club features two
Tom Fazio courses, the Wanna-
maker and the Ryder. All three are
championship caliber, providing
the quality and amenities that you
would expect at a private facility.
The fees are reasonable and the
play is open to the public.
Adjacent to the PGA Golf
Club is the PGA Learning Center.
The center is the most extensive
practice facility you will find any-
where! You can practice so much
more than just pounding drives
off a range. There is a huge put-
ting green, bunkers with several
types of sand and distances, short
game areas and more. What is
special is they do not charge by
the bucket. Instead, you pay for a
session with unlimited balls.
This is also a fine place for
group or individual lessons. If
your game needs an overhaul,
the PGA offers several school pro-
grams.
Visit www.PGAvillage.com or
call (800) 800-GOLF for tee times,
school packages or even vacation
deals.


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