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Kitchen damaged
in BHR blaze
Two fire companies bat-
tled an early morning blaze
at 5 Linda Road in Buckhead
Ridge Wednesday, according to
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue
reports.
Buckhead Ridge volunteer
firemen and Okeechobee Fire
Rescue responded just before
2 a.m. to the Ray. Price resi-
dence and reportedly found a
home full of smoke and smoke
coming from all four sides
of the home, reports stated.
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Brahman hitters hope
to be competitive
Head Coach Dylan Tedders
said he has to fight the feeling
of woe is me when it comes to
his team's hitting this year. He
said goodbye to solid hitters like
Devon Venables and Robert Ro-
driquez last June, and now must
bring together a young squad to
the point they can compete on
offense.
Tedders promises his team
will be more aggressive than last
year. He expects to bunt more,
put runners in motion and put
the ball in play.
Only Jonathan Crawford and
Dustin Stokes hit over .200 for
last years squad, so there is. a lot
of work to do with the bats in the
lineup. One thing that will help
is the return of senior Will Davis,
.who suffered through foot inju-
ries last year and was not a factor.
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Briefs


Fair seeks Creative
+ Skil and Craft entries-
The Okeechobee County Fair
Association is seeking adult and
youth contest participants for
a- the upcoming, fair March 7-16,
the contests consists of quilting,
sewing, painting, drawing, pho-
tography, horticulture and wood-
4i working. There will also be food
competitions such as home bak-
ing and canned goods, as well as
a vegetable competition featur-
ing garden vegetable, fruit and
vegetable and largest vegetable
categories. You may download
the entry forms and rules at the
Okeechobee County Fair Web
site, www.okeechobeecoun-
tyfair.com under the exhibits
link, or pick up copies at the
Okeechobee County Extension
Office at 458 Highway 98 North.
If you have questions, please
contact Dianne Spann at 634-
3327


Drought Index


Current: 553
Source: Florida Division
of Forestry
Local Burn Ban: None

Lake Levels

10.08 feet
Last Year: 11.67 feet



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

Index
Classifieds 9-10
SCom ics ................. ................. 8
Community Events.................... 4
Crossword................................. 9
Obituaries.................................. 6
Opinion 4
Speak Out ............................ 4
Sports. 11
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Treasure Island canals cleaned


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Residents of Brindaban Forest
and Treasure Island have been
watching a strange looking spi-
derlike apparatus cleaning veg-
etation from their canals. It looks
like something from "Star Wars"
and the name sounds like a char-
acter in a Dr. Seuss book.
The machine is a "minzy-
muck" and it is operated by Tar-
heel Specialties, Inc. (TSI).
The backhoe-like device is
mounted on four long legs. Each
leg has a rubber tire at its end
and can be moved independently
from the other legs. This makes
the minzy muck very versatile
and maneuverable. It can oper-
ate on dry land and in water up
to six feet deep. About a 20 foot
wide strip will be cleaned in the
center of the canals. Surface veg-
etation on the canals is removed


by hand and piled in a boat. The
minzy-muck digs up sunken veg-
etation, and piles it in the boat.
From there the vegetation is
loaded onto trucks and hauled
to a site on the state owned land
across from the Treasure Island
Fire Station.
Currently TSI is concentrat-
ing on removing plant material.
Then they will remove sediment
down to the original canal bot-
tom. Since the canals were put
in at different times by different
developers, it is possible' they
were originally dug to different
depths. Water manager have not
been able to find any cross sec-
tion drawings of the canals. At
this time, it is not known hOw
much muck will have to be re-
moved to reach the original ca-
nal bottoms.
Since TSI is being paid by the
cubic yard, they will continue


Safety first: Community makes Exp


cleaning canals until the contract
money runs out. The emphasis
is on the canals that are in the
worst shape.
For many years Treasure Is-
land residents had been com-
plaining about the condition of
the canals, but like the weather,
no one would do anything about
it. n 2004, South Florida
W agement District (SF-
W ceived $60,000 from
th, iture under, the Lake
ee Protection Act to
canals. The county
S-_-: take the lead in get-
b done. The next year,
= : -'yvas added from SFW-
-_- alorem taxes, bringing
S=) $950,000. The county
-=. vide $60,000 worth of
: -rvices, making a little
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Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda
This device, called a minzy muck, is being used to remove
vegetation and sediment from the Treasure Island canals.
The machine's four independently operated wheels, each
on its separate long leg, make the minzy muck versatile and
maneuverable enough to work on land and in up to six feet
of water. They also make the machine look like a giant spi-
der. Tarheel Specialties, Inc. has a contract with the county
to clean up the Treasure Island canals.




Royal Concrete


Concepts opens


Plant may
someday employ
1,000 workers
By MaryAnn Morris
Okeechobee News
Royal Concrete Concepts
(RCC) may someday. be
Okeechobee County's largest
- en iployt'r RCC, on SR .- across
from the airport, held grand
opening celebration Wednes-
day, Jan. 31. Over 400 invited
guests gathered on the site of
the plant, to join RCC's presi-
dent Wally Sanger celebrate the
years of hard work obtaining
government approvals, putting
together financial plans, plan-


Submitted photo/Donny Arnold
Ryan Arnold took his turn sitting in the AeroMed helicopter at the first Family Health
and Safety Expo which was held at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center.


Family Health and Safety


Expo to be annual event

By Chauna Aguilar .
Okeechobee News (" ,,.
The first ever Okeechobee :
Family Health and Safety Expo
was deemed a huge success
according to coordinators. The
Okeechobee Agri-Civic Cenler
was a perfect venue for this
event; the two-acre center was
filled with vendor's booths, an
entertainment stage and tum-
bling mats.
The front circle held the
Division of Forestry (DOF)
and AeroMed helicopters, This AeroMed helicopter was one of the attractions at
Okeechobee County Fire Res- the first Family Health and Safety Fxpo on Saturday, Jan.
26, at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. Over 1,500 at-
See Expo Page 2 tended the event.


ning for the layout of the site,
and the needed buildings, as-
suring that enough employees
would be available and provid-
ing for housing for employees.
To show their product "in
action," housing will be built
for employees. A great deal of
housing was destroyed or badly
damaged in the four hurricanes
that struck Okeechobee and
other parts of -Florida in 2004.
Much has riot been replaced.
"Right now they have hired,
about 300 to 400 local people,"
said Sister Elinor Sevigny, who
helped RCC locate many of the
workers hired.
"When the plant is running
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Create a long lasting


friendship with a legend


By Tonya Harden
Okeechobee News


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long."
Dixie, her new mustang,
quickly became part of her
family.
Megan said that it only took
about two months for Dixie to
get acquainted with her. She,
spent a lot of time at the cor-
ral, just being near the horse,
so Dixie could get used to her.
It wasn't long before Dixie was
eating out of Megan's hand.
Eventually she was able to
tie Dixie so she could brush
her.
"I tied her to a fence post
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Okeechobee News/Tonya Harden
Dixie, a mustang, was adopted by Megan Mullins through the
BLM wild horse and burro adoption program.


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February Angelfood orders being taken


By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
The First Baptist Church of
Okeechobee will be taking orders
for their Angelfood Ministries food
program for August at the Recre-
ation Outreach Center (ROC), 310
S.W Fifth Ave. from 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7; Thursday,
Feb. 14. As usual we accept cash,
money orders or food stamps.
Menus and order forms can be
picked up at the church office as
well as orders dropped off Monday
thru Friday from 8 am. Until 4 p.m.


Clean
Continued From Page 1
The county had the engineer-
ing firm of Craig A. Smith to gather
data and develop a preliminary en-
gineering plan.
In September 2006 the
Okeechobee County Board of
County Commissioner awarded
a contract to Devland Site Devel-
opment for canal sediment canal
removal. Devland removed some
material from the canals but was


Expo
Continued From Page 1
cue (OCFR) training simulator, as
well as two vehicles which were
dismantled by OCFR fire medics.
The chickee huts were home to
the free lunch which was cooked
and served by OCFR volunteers.
The adjoining outdoor space
held fire trucks, ambulances, a
Walpole semi, the Visiting Nurse's
Association bus, Red Cross


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ping off order at office)
Distribution day for February
will be on Saturday, March 1, at the
ROC.
The following is the menus for
the regular box and the special
boxes. In order to buy a special
box, a regular box must be ordered
first.
Regular Box $30
1.25 lb. sirloin strip steaks (4 x
5 oz); 2 lb. salisbury steak dinner
entr6e; 2 lb. split chicken breasts;
2 lb. breaded chicken breast fillet;
1.5 lb. meaty beef ribs; 1.5 lb. pork


hampered by falling water levels.
Roughly half of the grant money
was expended before Devland had
to cease operations.
In November 2007 commis-
sioners agreed to a contract with
TSI. The new contractor will not be
hampered by low water levels be-
cause of the versatility of the minzy-
muck.
Gary Ritter, acting head of SFW-
MD's Okeechobee Service Center,
admits that the current grant mon-
ey will hot be enough to clean all
of the canals. At the present time, it
is not known what will be involved


Emergency Response Vehicle,
Okeechobee County Sheriff's De-
partment boats and vehicles just
to name a few.
The event hosted 80 health and
safety vendors coming from as far
away as Tampa and of course
many locals. Health screen-
ings including diabetes checks,
blood pressure checks, glaucoma
screenings and hearing checks
were all available at no cost.
Frank Avilla, from the Chil-
dren's Home Society (CHS) stat-


chops (4 x 6 oz); 12 oz. philly steak
portions; 12 oz. peanut butter; 4
oz. Chicken noodle soup (makes
64 oz); 9 oz. frosted corn flakes; 16
oz. frozen fresh corn; 16 oz. frozen
fresh carrots; 2 lb. fresh onions;
2 lb. fresh potatoes; 15 oz. sliced
pears; 1 lb. black eyed peas; and
one dessert item.
Special box 1 $20
6.5 lb. steak and meat combo
box; 1.5 lb. bone-in ribeye steaks (2
x 12 oz); 1.5 lb. bone-in New York
strip steak (2 x 12 oz); 2 lb. lean
hamburger steaks (4 x 8 oz); and
1.5 lb. mild Italian sausage.


in cleaning the canals. However,
he hinted that there may be more
money.available for canal cleanup.
He said that there is money avail-
able to clean up the northern Ev-
erglades. He is making a pitch to
have some of that money allocated
for canal cleanup.
Once this contract is completed,
Jim Threewits, deputy county ad-
ministrator, said the county will be-
have a handle on what is required
for cleanup.
The canal cleanup brings up
the unanswered questions of canal
ownership and funding for contin-


ed, "It was well-organized, excel-
lent traffic, nice variety of vendors,
plenty of space, tons of interest
from the community. Families,
social service workers and youth
were all interested in the things
we had at our table." Mr. Avilla
was just one vendor who partici-
pated in the event.
"It was my pleasure to be at
the event and CHS is thrilled that
we were a small part of it," con-
tinued Mr. Avilla.
Guest appearances from
Smokey Bear, Buckets the DOF
clown, McGruff the Crime Dog,
and the Crash Test Dummies all
made an entertaining afternoon
for all the children who attended.
Vendor booths displayed
safety information on fire alarms,
smoke detectors, shutters, crib
and shaken baby information.


Special box 2 $19
3.75 lb. prime rib steaks (6 x 10
oz).
Special box 3 $18
2 lb. breaded frying chicken; 2
lb. chicken tenders; 2 lb. chicken
wings; 2 lb. grilled individually
quick frozen chicken breasts; and 2
lb. chicken breast chunks.
For more information about or-
dering or just the program in gener-
al contact Bunny Lightsey at (863)
763-3688.
Post your opinions in the Public Issues
Forum at www.newszap.com. Report-
er Chauna Aguilar may be reached at
caguilar@newszap.com.


ued canal maintenance once the
initial work is done. Some property
owners' deeds say that they own to
the center of the canal. Other prop-
erty boundaries in Treasure Island
end at the edge of the canal. Once
the canals are initially cleaned,
commissioners have discussed a
special assessment for canal-side
property owners to finance contin-
ued maintenance of the canals.
Post your opinions in the Public Is-
sues Forum at www.newszap.com.
Reporter Pete Gawda may be reached
at pgawda@newszap.com


Expo goers left with bags full of
freebies and information cour-
tesy of the vendors. In addition,
Children's Services Council of
Okeechobee provided $1,000
worth of bicycles, skateboards,
jump ropes, life jackets, bats and
balls and many other items for
children. Estimated attendance
was over 1,500.
Many thanks to the generous
sponsors, vendors, volunteers
and attendees of this event!
As for as for next year's expo,
we are just looking for "bigger
and better," stated Mrs. Vinson.
For additional information
contact Mrs. Vinson at (863) 462-
5000 ext. 257.
Post your opinions in the Public
Issues Forum at www.newszap.com.
Reporter Chauna Aguilar may be
reached at caguilar@newszap.com.


News Briefs

Okee County Fair Pageant deadline changed
The Okeechobee County Fair Association will be holding a
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 ages 15 to 19 years old. Competitors must reside in
Okeechobee County, Buckhead Ridge or Brighton Seminole Reser-
vation. The deadline to enter the competition is Wednesday, Feb. 6.
For more information contact Donny Arnold (863) 634-6464 or visit
www.okeechobeecountyfair.com.

City has opening on Utility Authority Board
The Okeechobee City Council is seeking interested applicants.in
serving on the Okeechobee Utility Authority Board of Directors, as
an alternate member for a two year term. The applicants must be
residents of the City of Okeechobee and be living in the service area
of OUA. Applications may be printed from the City's web page,
www.cityofokeechobee.com or obtained from the City Clerk's Of-
fice at 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee. You may contact us for fur-
ther information at (863) 763-3372 extension 215.

Habitat housing applications deadline Feb. 8
Habitat for Humanity of Okeechobee is accepting applications
for the opportunity to partner to build and purchase a family's first
home. The applicant must be a legal resident of Okeechobee Coun-
ty, be a first time home buyer, qualify within the income limits that
are set by Habitat, be willing to fulfill sweat equity hours by part-
nering with HFHOC and meet other requirements. Applications are
available in the waiting room of Habitats local office. Please have
your corhpleted application returned to us no later than Friday, Feb.
8, 2008. You should call for an appointment to drop the application
off or mail the application to Habitat for Humanity of Okeechobee
County, Inc., 1600B S.W. Second Ave., Okeechobee, 34974. If you
have any questions please call the office at (863) 357-1371, leave
your name and phone number and we will call you back.


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This enormous lift, specially constructed for Royal Concrete
Concepts, lifts the concrete buildings manufactured at the
Royal Concrete's plant in Okeechobee.


Plant
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at full capacity, they will need
about 1,000 workers to produce
16 buildings a day," said Joe Mul-
lins of Seacoast National Bank.
RCC will construct partially-as-
sembled housing. The idea is to
pour concrete building parts and
assemble sections as far as pos-,
sible before loading on huge trac-
tor-trailers for transport. At this
point, all of the plumbing, electri-
cal wiring, inside and outside are
completely finished by RCC em-
ployees at the SR 98 plant.
Mr. Sanger chuckled when
he was asked how his patented
building process compares to the
quadraplexes built by Burg & Di-
vosta, Inc. (Burg & Divosta, Inc.
built thousands of all-concrete
four-unit houses by using molds
moved from house to house to
form the concrete walls, floors,


ceilings and roof structure of
poured in place concrete in Flori-
da during the 1980s and 1990s.).
"I know him well, we are good
friends. The difference is that our
building is all done right here.
Then it is moved to its final loca-
tion," he said.
Okeechobee Superintendent
of Schools, Pat Cooper said she
was excited about the value of
partnering the schools with RCC.
"From the first meeting, Wal-
ly and I discussed this. It offers
the kids from our Construction'
Academy experience and real-life
training for careers in building
construction, plumbing, electri-
cal, architecture, and design," she
said.
'Plus other careers necessary
to construction like accounting,
sales and marketing," said Mrs.
Cooper. "TWo of out drafting class
have already been hired."
MaryAnn Morris may be contacted at
mmorris@newszap.com.


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where I could get to her, that's all
it took," she said.
Dixie adjusted quickly and
nicely to her new owner. Megan's
$125 was well spent.
The mustang has bonded with
her owner.
"Dixie is like my best friend,"
said Megan.
The process was quick and
easy; it helped save the life of an
American legend and created a
new friendship between Megan
and Dixie.
Because Dixie is still very
young, Megan hasn't been able to
ride her yet. But she plans to train
Dixie to compete in barrel rac-


ing and poles. She also plans to
someday ride Dixie on a mounted
drill team.
The Bureau of Land. Manage-
ment officials were pleased with
Dixie's adoption. When inspec-
tors came by the check on Dixie's
progress, Megan received top
scores for the horse's condition.
The Bureau of Land Manage-
ment wild horse and burro adop-
tion will be this weekend at the
Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center.
Viewing begins on Friday, Feb. 1.
Adoptions will be held on Satur-
.day, Feb. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and on Sunday the remaining ani-
mals will be available from 8 a.m.
to noon. Adoption fees start at
$125. For more information, call
(866) 4MUSTANGS or go online
at wildhorseandburro.blm,gov.


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Okeechobee Forecast

Friday: Partly sunny in the morning, then considerable cloudi-
ness. The high will be in the upper 70s. The wind will be from the
south at 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.-
Friday night: Considerable cloudiness. The low will be in the
mid 50s. The wind will be from the northwest around 5 mph.

Extended Forecast

Saturday: Partly cloudy. The high will be around 80. The wind
will be from the north around 5 mph becoming east in the after-
noon.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy. The low will be in the upper
50s.
Sunday: Partly sunny. The high will be in the lower 80s.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy. The low will aroundc60.
Monday: Partly cloudy. The high will be in the lower 80s.
Monday night:' Partly cloudy. The low will be in the lower 60s.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. The high will be around 80.
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy. The low will be in the lower 60s.
Wednesday: Considerable cloudiness, with a slight chance of
afternoon showers. The high will be in the upper 70s. The chance
of rain is 20 percent.


Lotteries

MIAMI (AP) Here are the numbers selected Wednesday in the
Florida Lottery: Cash 3: 5-7-6; Play 4: 6-7-5-0; Fantasy 5: 5-1-10-7-
6; Lotto: 28-16-30-13-38-50.


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Kitchen is damaged in BHR blaze


Two fire companies battled an
early morning blaze at 5 Linda
Road in Buckhead Ridge Wednes-
day, according to Okeechobee
County Fire Rescue reports.
Buckhead Ridge volunteer fire-
men and Okeechobee Fire Rescue
responded just before 2 a.m. to the
Ray Price residence and reportedly
found a home full of smoke and
smoke coming from all four sides
of the home, reports stated.
Seven firemen from
Okeechobee and a crew from
Buckhead Ridge battled the blaze
and had the flames under control
in a short period of time, the report
added.
The family inside the home ap-
parently was awoken by smoke
and was able to get out unharmed,
firemen said.
Authorities were unsure of
the origin of the blaze but Glades
County Sheriff's Deputies were on
the scene to investigate the cause.
Firemen said damage was con-
fined to the wall and floor area of
the kitchen. No estimate of dam-
age was set on the fire report.
Okeechobee firemen were
on the scene for just under two
hours.
Man injured in
ATV accident
An accident which involved
a Suzuki all terrain-vehicle and a
Dodge left an Okeechobee man in
serious condition at St. Mary's Re-
gional Medical Center last week,
Okeechobee County Sheriff Depu-
ties said.
Terrace Hill, 19, of S.E. 14th Av-
enue, was ejected when he ap-
parently ran a stop sign while east
bound on N.E. 11th Street at N.E.
141h Avenue in Douglas Park, the
accident report said.
A 2004 Dodge sedan operated
by Aysia Browdy, 23, of N.E. 51*
Street, was headed south bound
on N.E. 14l, Avenue when the ATV
apparently broadsided her on the
passenger side, Corporal Gary Bell
said.
Browdy was transported to
Raulerson Hospital for minor in-
juries by Okeechobee County Fire
Rescue. Her passenger, Javier Wil-
liams, 24, was not injured.
The crash report stated the ATV
was owned by Kimberly Arledge
of Okeechobee.
An estimated $6,000 in property
damage was done in the crash.
+- Charges were pending in the,
accident.
Lakeport Church
burglarized
A Moore Haven teenager was
charged with criminal mischief,
burglary and grand theft after he
allegedly broke into the Maple
Grove Baptist Church at 120
Highway 78 West in Lakeport on
January 24, Glades County Sheriff
Deputies said.
Rogelio Pena, 18, was held on


TALLAHASSEE Attorney
General Bill McCollum, Chief
Financial Officer Alex Sink and
Insurance Commissioner Kevin
McCarty Jan. 30, announced that
Florida has reached a settlement
with a large insurance carrier
involved in a "pay-to-play" tac-
tic used by Marsh & McLennan
and other insurance brokers.
American International Group
Inc. (AIG) will pay $12.5 million
to Florida and eight other states
as well as the District of Colum-
bia to resolve allegations that
some of its insurance subsidiar-
ies engaged in bid-rigging and
price-fixing in the commercial'
insurance market These actions
purportedly caused Florida pub-
lic entities and private organiza-
tions to pay higher premiums.
"We will continue to hold
insurance companies account-
able for the manner in which
they treat their customers," said
Attorney General McCollum. "I
am pleased that we have been
able to reach resolution for the
affected policyholders in this
set of circumstances, and I look


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$35,000 bond at the Glades County
Jail immediately after his arrest.
An arrest report from Deputy
Gary Johnson noted he was dis-
patched to the report of a bur-
glary in progress. He noted they
located a bicycle in front of the
church, and found the door to the
church offices kicked in. Deputies
checked the interior and the pe-
rimeter of the church and didn't
locate a suspect.
They then searched a wooded
area west of the Church and lo-
cated a Hispanic male lying in the
trees.
A care taker at the Church,
Patty Garvin, told authorities that
she had gone to the church and
found the door to her office open.
She also saw some other things
out of place, and some wood lying
on the floor, got scared and called
deputies.
Deputies said that $400 was
missing from the church.
Mr. Pena stated he had been out
with a friend but had gotten out of
his vehicle because he was driv-
ing drunk. He noted he was out
walking and didn't want to spend
the night outside. He claimed he
found a door open to the church
and decided to spend the night
there. He implicated another sus-
pect for the burglary.
Later Pena admitted to steal-
ing the bicycle from a trailer park
nearby, and admitted to breaking
into the church. He also admitted
that he and the second suspect
attempted to break into Lake-
port Grocery down the street. He
claimed the second suspect threw
a rock through a window of the
store but that they both ran off
when the alarm to the store went
off, the report stated.
Mr. Pena also was a suspect in
other similar crimes, deputies re-
ported.
Authorities were still pursuing
the second suspect in this case at
press time, deputies said.
Shovel reportedly
used in argument
An Okeechobee man was held
on $5,000 bond at the Glades


County Jail after he allegedly
threatened a man with a shovel
during an argument in Buckhead
Ridge on January 17, Glades
County Sheriff Deputies said.
Brian Miggins; of Lake Drive
West, owner of M and M Servic-
es, apparently became involved
in a verbal altercation with an-
other man over a landscaping
job, according to an arrest re-
port from Deputy David Spring-
man.
Miggins was charged with
aggravated assault and misde-
meanor battery, deputies said.
Deputies said they were dis-
patched to the 3A Lake Drive
West in reference to an aggra-
vated assault complaint. They
learned that Mr. Miggins and
another man had'an argument
that started at the Sunoco Gas
Station on State Road 78.
The victim stated Mr. Miggins
punched him in the throat and
closed the door of his vehicle
on his leg. He also alleged that
Miggins asked one of his em-


ployees to get his gun during
the incident, the arrest report
stated.
The victim also claimed Mr.
Miggins retrieved a shovel, and
raised it above his head, caus-
ing the victim to be in fear of his
safety, deputies said.
The victim then fled the scene
and called authorities.
An eye witness to the inci-
dent told deputies that she saw
Mr. Miggins push the victim out
the door of her patio. She add-
ed that Miggins used "extreme
foul language" and that he did
possess a shovel during the in-
cident.
The deputy stated Mr. Miggins
said the two men had a differ-
ence of opinion over whether
a lawn mowing job was being
done properly and timely.
Miggins claimed the victim
chased after him and knocked
him down in the road, and that
he retrieved the shovel to pro-
tect himself.


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The Department of Forestry's Smokey Bear visited with
Sharon Vinson from the Shared Services Network of
Okeechobee County during the first Okeechobee Family
Health and Safety Expo where citizens of all ages were
welcomed to learn about many different aspects of health
and safety through a variety of booths.


forward to continuing this ac-
countability for our state in the
insurance industry."
AIG and several of its insur-
ance subsidiaries allegedly con-
spired with Marsh and other
brokers by submitting fake bids
to create the illusion of a com-
petitive bidding process in the
excess casualty commercial
insurance market. Investiga-
tors determined that despite
the appearance of a fair bidding
process, the broker had already
decided which insurer would re-
ceive a particular policyholder's
business. As part of the scheme,
AIG paid the brokers "contin-
gent commissions" which, were
not disclosed to policyholders
and in return received other lu-
crative business.
The Florida Attorney Gener-
al's Office, Department of Finan-
cial Services and Office of In-
surance Regulation will receive
approximately $3 million of the
settlement, which will fund a re-
imbursement pool for affected
policyholders. The settlement
funds will also repay the state
agencies' investigative costs.


Glades County Arrest Report


The following individuals were
arrested on felony or driving un-
der the influence (DUI) charges
by the Glades County Sheriff's Of-
fice (GCSO), the Seminole Police
Department (OCPD), the Florida
Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) or the De-
partment of Corrections (DOC).
Ricardo De La Cruz, 24, Belle
Glade, was arrested Jan. 19 on
charges of driving under the in-
fluence and driving while license
suspended. His bond was set at
$3,000.
Dana Feagle, 51, Palmdale,


was arrested Jan. 22 on a charge
of grand theft. His bond was set
at $5,000.
Rogelio Pena, 18, Moore
Haven, was arrested Jan. 24 on
charges of criminal mischief, bur-
glary and grand theft. His bond
was set at $35,000.
This column lists arrests and
not convictions, unless otherwise
stated. Anyone listed here who is
later found innocent or has had
the charges against them dropped
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can be printed. What follows is a sampling of some of the
discussions currently taking place. Thanks for participating!
DRUG SALES: I'd like to know if it would be possible for the Sher-
iff's Department to increase patrols in the Otter Creek subdivision.
There is an individual in our neighborhood selling drugs. I'm sure that
the traffic in and out of his yard (and his neighboring property) is not
for a quick hello. We are approximately 10 miles from town, so I find
it highly unlikely that people "drop in," shake your hand, stand with
you there for less than five minutes, then leave without there being
another reason; especially one vehicle after another. It is sad that this
goes on. Does his wife know she could lose custody of her children for
allowing this to go on? If we notice it, I'm sure others have too. Please
I ask that the Sheriff's Department add patrols in the area and keep
your eyes open. You will see what is going on. This is a quiet residen-
tial neighborhood where there are children in the street playing and
their parents think it's safe. It won't be for long if this business contin-
ues. Editor's note: Please contact Sheriff Paul May at 763-3117
and share this information. You can remain confidential and
do not even have to give your name.

CANALS: To the work force cleaning the canals in Treasure Island
and to the agencies which made this possible, a hearty "Thank you!"
The workers are doing an outstanding job and have greatly improved
the appearance and condition of the canals they are currently working
on. I understand that they also are bringing in a machine to pick up
the muck and garbage sunk into the canal beds. This has been a long
time coming and is greatly appreciated by those of us who have been
unable to use our canal since the lake level was lowered. Let's all do
whatever it takes to maintain our beautiful canal system in pristine
condition for the enjoyment of all the great people of Okeechobee.

CHALLENGES: I agree we all are children of time with many new
challenges to face. I can only hope that our children will make good
choices on how to use their time and may it benefit them all. The chil-
dren of today will have to face the challenges of what tomorrow will
bring. Hope and pray for peace, love and happiness.

COQUINA: I have done a lot of research and read all the sections
in the state statutes for Coquina. They are not allowed to touch the
roads. I do not want the roads paved I don't mind where the mail is
and having to take kids a ways from home to catch the bus. I really
don't want much changed but I do expect to get my money's worth
with my tax dollars. When a child gets killed waiting for the bus at 5:30
a.m., who do you think will pay for that? A lot of the residents have
been trying to get the sheriff to slow down speeders or get the county
to put up street lights at the four major roads, which is not much to
ask. The county is to blame for all that happens out here. Five months
ago the county took over the deeds to these roads so they could open
them up for public access now they have added to the problem in-
stead of helping solve it. Why open them to the public when nothing
is or was being done? At least with them private, we can prosecute for
trespassing. In some cases now we as residents can do if the roads
are not public. I am third generation from here I can remember when
710 and Martin Grade were dirt and 1 95 was not even here. 1 have
seen a lot of changes. A lot of the Realtors are to blame also due to not
informing people of the mess they are going to run into out here. I will
be the first to say as-soon as the market turns around I am out of here
due to this county's soap opera commissioners.

PLAY BALL: Well it's safe to say that everyone has opinions about
- the sports complex but it still comes down to the fact that both orga-
nizations are here for the children. I agree it would be nice if there was
some kind of agreement between the two organizations so that both
groups could use the complex. With Little League having more home
games this year this is going to bring families from other towns to
Okeechobee. This means that most of these families will spend mon-
ey in our town somewhere. May it be only on gas, motels and food;
it still helps the community and the organizations. I also think that it's
great for Okeechobee to have this many organizations that are built
solely with volunteers and help from the community businesses.

LITTLE LEAGUE: I have a 12-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl
and we stay busy with sports. Both of my children play year round
they start with Little League then we go to Pop Warner and then they
play Upward Basketball. Then of course there's the school functions
and cooking classes with 4-H. We have great organizations for the kids
just not a lot of space.

VOTERS: I remember asking this during the presidential elections.
Where are all the voters in Okeechobee County? 6,350 people voted
Jan. 29. 2,494 Republicans voted, 3,856 Democrats voted. We have
17,768 registered voters in Okeechobee County; that means about
11,500 people who are registered did not vote yesterday. That's a lot
of people who did not vote! If I remember from a couple of years ago,
only half of the citizens of Okeechobee are registered voters. What is
going on? What can the City of Okeechobee do to get people to get
out and vote? Are there any programs in place, at the high school or
the retirement communities?

SMOKING: Someone called in that there was a restaurant in town
that was breaking the law by allowing people to smoke. I want to
know where that restaurant is, so I can go eat there, because I want to
have a cigarette with my coffee.



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Benefits and Fundraisers

Benefit for family of Johnny Lamb
F.O.E. #4137, Hwy 441 N. is sponsoring a benefit for the family of
Johpny 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 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Eagles Club on
Hwy 441 North. The auction will be held at 6 p.m. and a drawing will
be held. There will also be live music.

Benefit account for Christopher Thomas set up
OKEECHOBEE --'David Thomas and Trish Thomas have set up a
benefit account in memory of their son Christopher "Cooter" Thomas
who died early Saturday, July 14, in an automobile accident.
The account has been established at Seacoast National Bank. Funds
will go to a 4-H scholarship in his name.
For those who would like to donate to the family, the account infor-
mation is at the bank.
If you have any questions, call Mrs. Thomas at (863) 634-5795.

Special benefit account set up
OKEECHOBEE -- A special benefit account has been established
at Seacoast National Bank, 1409 S. Parrott Ave., for Crystal (Longen)
Vandermolen to help defray medical costs.


Upcoming Events

Friday, Feb. 1
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 is welcome to come and
see what we are all about. For information, contact Ollie Morgret
at (800) 932-8677.
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.
A.A. meeting from noon'until 1 p.m. at the First United Method-
ist Church 200 N.W. Second St. This is an open meeting.
A.A. meets from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 200
N.W. Third St. This is an open speaker meeting.
Narcotics Anonymous meets and will have a guest speaker
and also an open discussion meeting at 8 p.m. at the Just For Today
Club of Okeechobee, 2303 Parrott Ave., The Lake Shops Suites K.
For information, call (863) 634-4780 or (863) 467-5474.
The Highlands Social Dance Club will begin its 27th season
on Sept. 7, hosting ballroom dancing every Friday at the Sebring
Lions Club on Sebring Parkway, one mile east of U.S.27. For infor-
mation call (863) 471-0559 or (863) 385-6621.
Saturday Feb. 2
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at Grace Christian, 701 S. Par-
rott Ave. It will be a closed discussion.
Okeechobee Christian Cycles will meet every Saturday at
7:30 a.m. at the Clock Restaurant, 1.111 S. Parrott Ave. A ride will
follow a short business meeting. Anyone is welcome to ride twice
before joining. For information, contact: Roland Spencer at (863)
697-2247; Debbie Izzo at (863) 634-6257; or, Holly Stewart at (863)
610-1251.
Okeechobee Chapter D.A.R. meets the first Saturday of ev-
ery month October-May at Oakview Baptist Church 677 S.W. 32nd
Street at 10 a.m. For information call Kenna Noonan at (863) 634-
5669.
The Gathering Church will hold its monthly healing service
on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. until noon. Any-
one desiring to receive personal prayer for healing is welcome to
attend. The Gathering is located at 1735 S.W. 24th Ave. For informa-
tion call Theresa Brown at (863) 357-3318.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. for an open discussion
at the Just For Today Club of Okeechobee, 2303 Parrott Ave., The
Lake Shops Suite K. For information call (863) 634-4780.
Sunday Feb. 3
A.A. meeting from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Church of Our
Saviour, 200 N.W Third St. It will be an open step meeting.
A.A. open 12 step meeting from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the
Church of Our Savior, 200 N.W Third St.
Narcotics Anonymous woman's step study meeting at 7 p.m.
at: the Just for Today club, 2303 S. Hwy 441, Suite K. For more infor-
mation please call. (863) 634-4780.
Monday Feb. 4
A.A. meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. This will be an open meet-
ing.
Okeechobee Model Airplane Club will meet at the Peace
Lutheran Church, 750 N.W 23rd Lane at 7, p.m. For information,
contact Robert Rosada at (863) 467-5440.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. for open discussion at
the Just for Today club, 2303 S. Hwy 441, Suite K. For information
call (863) 634-4780.
Okeechobee Senior Singers meet at 9:30 a.m. at the
Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 North Parrott Ave. Everyone
.who enjoys singing is invited. For information or to schedule an
appearance for your organization or group, contact Marge Skinner
at (863) 532-0449.
Artful Appliquers is a recently formed chapter in Okeechobee.
This chapter meets at the Turtle Cove Clubhouse, 10 Linda Road,
Okeechobee on Mondays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Turn left at the
Moose lodge and go around the curve just past the church. Bring a
lunch and join us for a fun day of applique. Everyone is welcome.
Fbr more information please contact Karen Graves at (863) 763-
6952.
AA meetings Buckhead Ridge Christian Church, 3 Linda Road,
holds open meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous on Monday nights
from 7 to 8 p.m. for substance abuse. They also have Al-Anon
meetings on Monday nights from 7 until 8 p.m. to help family and
friends of alcoholics. For information call Chris at (863) 467-5714.


Community Events

Friday, Feb. 1

VFW holds garage sale
The Big Lake VFW #10539, 3912 Hwy 441 S.E., Okeechobee will
hold their annual garage sale on Friday, Feb. 1 and Saturday, Feb. 2
from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. For information call 863-763-2308.

Church of God chicken dinner sale
The Okeechobee Church of God Ladies Ministry is having their
chicken dinner sale on Friday, Feb. 1, 301 N.E. Fourth Ave. The menu
will consist of, smoked chicken, cheesy potatoes, green beans, roll
and homemade sour cream pound cake, for a donation of $6.50. The
dinner will be served from 11 a.m. until sold out. For information, call
763-4127 or by fax, 467-1750.

Bake sale benefits March of Dimes
Seacoast National Bank, 500 N. Parrott or 1409 South Parrott will
hold a bake sale Friday, Feb 1, to benefit the March of Dimes/March
for Babies. There will be a grand assortment of home baked goods!
For more information, please contact -Eileen Casian at (863) 467-
4663.
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 infor-
mation 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 Ceni-
ter, 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 Jack-
son, Miss. 39206 or call (888) 274-2133orl (601) 977-5430. Fax: (601)
977-5440

Tanti-Quilters annual quilt show to be. held
The Tantie-Quilters will hold their annual quilt show on Feb. 2.
The event will be held at the Historical Society.Building on Hwy 98
N, across from the airport. It will be from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There
will be a drawing for a quilt, white elephant sale, fabric sales, quilt
sales, and refreshments. The cost is $3 or two non-perishable items
of food and $1. The food items will be donated to Big Lake Missions
to help with their food pantry and food preparation for the homeless
and less fortunate here in Okeechobee. For information, call (863)
357-0166.

Church holds healing service
The Gathering Church, 1735 S.W. 241 Ave. will hold their monthly
healing service Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. until noon. Anyone
desiring to receive personal prayer for healing' is welcome to attend.
For information, contact Theresa Brown at (863) 357-3318.

Havesters in concert
The Harvesters Quartet will be in concert at Northside Baptist
Church, 51 N.W. 98th St. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. For information,
call 863-697-0206.

The History of 4-H is topic of radio show
Saturday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 a.m. 91.7 FM and 100.3 FM, guest, Laura
Lock, Public Relations Coordinator and Julie Wilson, Centennial
Committee Chairwoman; UF IFAS State 4-H Youth Development
Program to discuss the history of 4-H and the upcoming Centen-
nial Celebration; including, a book focusing on Past and Present 4-H
members scheduled for publication in November. For information
contact, Laura Lock at 352-846-0996 Ext. 237, or email: lclock@ufl.
edu, www.florida4h.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 5

Fair planning meetings continue,
The Okeechobee County Fair Association is continuing to hold fair
planning meetings. Meetings are scheduled for Feb. 5 and Feb. 19 at
6 p.m. The meetings will be at the Okeechobee County Extension
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
763-6232 or Dianne Spann at 634-3327.

Mardi Gras Party
Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. Cajun Charlie will host a Mardi Gras
Party at Cypress Hut Eagles.. There will be fun, food, beads, drink
specials, and live music. A $10 donation for food will be taken. For
information, call 863-467-1154.
Thursday, Feb. 7

Youth Explosion at Church of God
The, Church of God of Prophecy, 102 N.W. 10"' St., is having a
Youth Explosion on Feb. 7 through 9. It will begin at 7 p.m. each
night. The guest speaker will be Pastor Gabe Swaggart. All youth and
youth groups in the community are invited. If you have any questions
call Candi at 634-4359.

Revival at Haven of Rest
Thursday, Feb. 7 through Sunday, Feb. 10, the Haven of Rest
Church, S.W 3"' Terrace, will host Bro. Jerry Cottrell in revival. He
has seen many people healed and delivered from many sicknesses.
Services will start at 7 p.m. each night except Sunday services will be
at 10 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. For information call 863-357-3053.







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Historic entertainment, circus and smoking' chili


By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
There are many, many things to
do locally this weekend with histor-
ic re-enactments, the fair, the circus
and even some awesome chili.
To learn some history of our local
area and have some fun along they
way visit our new Okeechobee
Battlefield Historic State Park
located at 3500 S.E. 38 Ave., directly
across the street from the Treasure
Island Fire Station for the 2008
Battle of Okeechobee Re-en-
actment on Saturday, Feb. 2, and
Sunday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. until
4 p.m. The event provides a narra-
tion of the Battle of Okeechobee,
Second Seminole War Battle Re-
enactment, alligator and falconry
demonstrations. Admission is $5
per car and $2 for walk-ins. Bring
your own chair. For more informa-
tion contact Shawn Henderson at
(863) 634-9587 or (863) 634-4857
or visit www.okeechobeebattle-
field.com.
The 52nd Annual American
Legion Free Fair began Thurs-
day, Jan. 31 and will run until
Sunday, Feb. 10, at the American
Legion Fairgrounds behind the City
Fire Department and City Hall. The
midway is jammed packed with
rides and games for all ages. In the


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American Legion Hall, there are
also a multitude of arts and crafts
and contests to enter for free.
The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, Feb. 2, Kid's Desert
contest at 7 p.m.; Monday, Feb.
4, Jams and Jellies at 7 p.m.;
Tuesday, Feb. 5, Pickles and
Relish and Arts and Crafts at 7
p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 6, Excep-
tional Children's Day at 10 a.m.,
children's talent contest at 7
p.m. and adult talent contest
at 8 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 7, Miss
American Legion Pageant at 8
p.m. for students in ninth through
twelfth grade; Friday, Feb. 8, Mrs.
Okeechobee Baking Contest
8 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 9, Chili
Contest at 7 p.m.
For information more informa-
tion about the fair, contact Bea
Briney at (863)763-4953 or (863)
610-1267, or contact the American
Legion Post 64 (863) 763-2950.
For some circus fun, come get
your dose of clowns, jugglers and
high flying aerial acts at the Walker
Brothers Circus which will be at
the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Cen-
ter on Friday, Feb. 1, at 5:30 p.m.
and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 2,
at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. This hour
and a half performance provides
entertainment for the entire fam-
ily. There will also be a rare mixed
exotic animal review of camels,
llamas and zebras, presented by
Mademoiselle Zucchini. Children's
free tickets are in area stores. Adult
admission costs $14. Two children,
14 years and under are admitted
free per paid adult. For more in-


formation about the circus visit
www.walkerbrotherscircus.com.
Remember to use the S.R. 710 en-
trance to the agri-civic center.
Some awesome chili is sure
to be found at the second annual
Rylee's Hope Chili Cook-off on
Saturday, Feb. 2, in Flagler Park 5.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. and
judging begins at noon.
Registration fees for teams, con-
sisting of no more than five par-
ticipants cost $150. Teams may be
sponsored by corporations and/or
individuals. For more information
about Rylee's Hope and how to
get involved, visit www.ryleeshope.
org; email-info@ryleeshope.org;
or call (863) 357-2265.
Don't forget to get all of
your plans together for the fol-
lowing weekend too, with the
Okeechobee Chamber of Com-
merce Speckled Perch Festival
in Flagler Park beginning with the
parade on Saturday, Feb. 9 at
10 am. The festival will continue
throughout Saturday and Sunday,
Feb. 9-10, with vendors with ev-
erything from arts and crafts to fun
and games for the younger crowd.
For more information, contact the
Chamber at (863) 763-6464.
Join the Women of Tomorrow
Chapter of the ABWA (American
Business Women's Association) for
an evening of fun at the KOA Center
on Feb. 16, for a Golden Oldies
Dinner Dance from 7 p.m. until
11 p.m. DJ Jerry Chambers and the
Party Dolls and SHABOOM will be
making the oldies spirit come to
life with live music! Cost is $25 per
person. Funds go towards scholar-
ships for young women pursuing
an education in a business field.
For information or to purchase tick-
ets, call President Marilyn Rinear
(863) 6971807, Event Coordinator
Kathleen Shatto (863) 467-4663,
or Secretary Marie Kirchhoff (863)
3570868 and come dance your
socks off at the KOA.
Local square dancers can
continue get down at the clubhouse
in Seminole Cove, 1799 S.W. 35th
Circle, off S.W. 16th Ave. on Tues-
days at 7 p.m. Lessons will also be
starting for beginning dancers. For
information contact Marilyn Zody
at (863) 357-0122.
You can continue to get a taste of
Broadway in Okeechobee at the
Okeechobee County Library on
Tuesday until Feb. 19. This week's


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formation contact Mr. Nairnsey at 'i
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DOE works to help students go to college


Tallahassee The Florida De-
partment of Education (DOE) is
working to break down finan-
cial barriers for Florida students
who want to go to college. For
the third year in a row, Florida
is hosting College Goal Sun-
day, a free statewide event that
provides expert assistance fill-
ing out the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a
form needed to receive federal
and state financial aid for col-
lege tuition. Florida's College
Goal Sunday 2008 will be held
the weekend of February 24th
at sites serving all of Florida's 67
counties.
"We launched this program
to help students who dream of
going to college gain better ac-
cess to millions of dollars in fi-
nancial aid," said Commissioner
Eric J. Smith, Florida Depart-
ment of Education. "In jukt one
day, anyone who wants to learn
about the financial aid process
can get one-on-one help from
the experts."
Eighteen year-old Cheyenne
McGregor spent a few hours at
the College Goal Sunday event
in the Tampa Bay area last year
and walked away with free
money in her pocket for college.
The aspiring TV personality won
a $500 on-site scholarship and
qualified for financial aid after
receiving help completing her
FAFSA.
"Before I heard about Col-
lege Goal Sunday, I wasn't sure
I could afford college. The ex-
perts there answered all of my
questions and told me about
the average costs for books and


tuition," Cheyenne explained.
"With the help I received, I got
money to go to Florida A&M
University where I'm now a
freshman in the School of Jour-
nalism. I was also excited to win
the $500 scholarship drawing
just for showing up."
Not only will students have a
chance to win an on-site schol-
arship, they'll also receive cred-
ible and reliable information
about grants, work study pro-
grams and scholarships to pay
for college. Several companies
are now using heavy, television
and radio advertisements to
promise money for college tu-
ition. Students or their parents
may be tempted by these offers.
"Some programs saddle stu-
dents with high-interest loans,
which have to be paid back.
We're different," said Chancel-
lor Will Holcombe, of Florida's
Community Colleges. "Our pro-
gram is designed to help Flori-
da's college bound students
qualify for as much free money
as they can through state and
federal funds that don't come
with a hefty price tag."
According to the Florida Of-
fice- of Student Financial Assis-
tance, college-bound students
who complete the FAFSA could
qualify for thousands of dollars
in federal and state need-based
financial aid.
"By getting access to free or
low-interest money, students
can reduce their exposure to
high interest loans and huge
debts after graduation," said
Need Unit Director Cynthia Wil-
liams, Office of Student Finan-


cial Assistance.
In addition, national data pro-
vided by the Lumina Foundation
shows that a large number of
students who qualify for finan-
cial aid are not completing their
FAFSA accurately and on time,
which decreases their funding
options. This is particularly true
among students from low-in-
come and minority households,
or who are the first in their fam-
ily to attend college.
To reach students from di-
verse backgrounds, the DOE is
working with a number of com-
munity groups and multicultural
organizations across the state to
promote Florida's College Goal
Sunday events. These groups
include the Boys and Girls Club,
the Florida High School Athletic
Association and ENLACE Florida
- a community-focused initiative
designed to increase the num-
ber of minority students going
to college.
"Many students face barriers
that make it difficult for them to
pursue an education past high
school. We believe that Florida's
College Goal Sunday removes
many of these barriers and that'
is why we are helping spread
the word," said Braulio Colon,
Assistant Director of ENLACE
Florida. "I applaud the Depart-
ment of Education for tailoring
this program to meet the needs
of our diverse population with
bi-lingual financial aid experts
and materials translated into
Spanish and Creole."
Florida's College Goal Sun-
day is meeting a need. Last year
more than 4,600 students and


families participated in College
Goal Sunday events and many
were from low-income and mi-
nority households. With help
from its community partners,
Florida's community colleges,
some universities and high
schools, the DOE expects to ex-
ceed that number the weekend
of Feb. 24.
"Money is available for col-
lege, but if you've never been
through the financial aid pro-
cess, it can be overwhelming,"
said Chancellor Holcombe.
"Florida's College Goal Sunday
program is back to give students
help in navigating the process."
To find the location of the
College Goal Sunday event in
your community and what docu-
ments to bring, visit www.fldoe.
org/collegegoalsunday.
College Goal Sunday
The College Goal SundaySM
program was created by the
Indiana Student Financial Aid
Association with funding from
Lilly Endowment, Inc., and with
supplemental support from the
Lumina Foundation for Educa-
tion. Florida's College Coal Sun-
day is a joint effort of the state
Department of Education, the
Foundation for Florida's Com-
munity Colleges, and financial
aid directors across the state
who have volunteered to help
make completing the Free Ap-
plication for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) easier for students low-
income, first-generation college
bound students. For more infor-
mation, visit www.fldoe.org/col-
legegoalsunday.


Obituaries


Shayne Anthony
McAllister
Shayne Anthony McAllister, age
27 of Indiantown, died Jan. 28,
2008. He was born Aug. 2, 1980
in Stuart to Tony and Susan McAl-
lister. He was a lifetime resident
of Indiantown. He enjoyed sing-
ing, cooking, and playing with his
nieces. He was a 1998 graduate of
Martin County High School.
_F Mr. McAllister is survived
by his parents Tony and Susan
McAllister of Indiantown; sister,
Amanda McAllister of Indiantown
and brother, Shawn McAllister of
Jensen Beach.
Visitation will be from 4 un-
til 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at Bass
Okeechobee Chapel. Funeral ser-
vices will be at 11 a.m: on Satur-
day, Feb. 2, at Bass Okeechobee
Chapel with interment following
at Evergreen Cemetery. Pastor


Brian Irvine will be officiating.
Friends may 'sign the guest
book at www.bassokeechobee-
funeralhome.com.
All arrangements are entrusted
to the care of Bass Okeechobee
Funeral Home and Crematory.

John A. Daniel, Sr.
John A. Daniel, Sr., age 65 of
Okeechobee, died Wednesday,
Jan. 30, 2008 in the Treasure
Coast Hospice House in Stuart.
Born September 18, 1942 in Lake
Worth, he had been a resident of
Okeechobee for the past 5 years.
He is survived by his son, John
A. Daniel, Jr., of Wakeforest, N.C.;
daughters, Cheryl (Jerry) Frazier
of Youngville, N.C. and Amy Dan-
iel of Ocala; brothers, Roy Daniel
of Margate, Ted Daniel of Alexan-
dra, Va.; sister, Karen Daniel of Cy-
press and five grandchildren.


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held at the VFW on 441 on Satur-
day, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m.
All arrangements are under
the direction and care of Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory.

Amy S. Davis
Amy S. Davis, age 90 of
Okeechobee died Jan. 30, 2008 at
Martin Memorial Health Systems
in Stuart. Mrs. Davis was born
March 25, 1917 in Mico, to the
late Alex and Lantie Sloan. She
was a homemaker and member
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Mrs. Davis was preceded in
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ters, Gayle (Fred) Hodges of
Okeechobee and Kay (Joey) Clark
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addition, she is survived by seven
grandchildren and nine great
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Visitation will be at 3 p.m.
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power savings.
Abney & Abney Construc-'
tion, Inc. recently received the
distinction of building the first
Energy Star certified homes in
Okeechobee County. As part of
the celebration an open house
is planned for Saturday, Feb. 2,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3709
N.W 17th Avenue in Basswood
Estates, Okeechobee
The three bedroom two bath
home with a two car garage is
accessible from U.S. 441 North or
Highway 98, off NW 36th Avenue
on NW 17th Avenue.


"We are proud to have built
the first Energy Star@ certified
homes in Okeechobee County,"
said Kyle Abney, Project Manager
and "Green Champion" of Abney
& Abney Construction. "By em-
ploying the highest construction
standards we are able to deliver
homes that are not only comfort-
able but healthy, energy efficient
and hurricane resistant. Abney
& Abney has always strived to
build better and building green al-
lows us to deliver-a higher quality
home while being considerate to
the environment."
To receive the Energy Star rat-
ing, a building's heating, cooling,
and hot water must be at least


15 percent more efficient than
the same home without the rat-
ing. Solar hot water is a very nice
touch.
"Changing light bulbs from in-
candescent to the compact fluo-
rescent bulbs alone makes a big
difference," said Mr. Abney. "The
colors are warmer than the early
compact fluorescent bulbs and
the new ones can be dimmed,
too."
Mr. Abney is no stranger to
green building. He was the first
person in the United States to re-
ceive a formal degree in sustain-
able construction. He has served
the Green building industry, help-
ing found its state and local orga-
nizations.
"It's definitely a passion," he
said.
Abney & Abney is able to pro-
vide the very latest in new build-
ing technologies along with the
high quality standard they have
been known for since 1973 when
the company was founded by his
father John W. Abney, Sr.
Sources: Environmental Protection
Agency, U.S. Green Building Council,
Abney & Abney


Florida Tax Amendment benefits Realtors


meeting will be at the Brahma
Bull Restaurant on US. Highway
441 S.E., just before the Taylor
Creek Bridge.
Look for a seminar this
month sponsored by Seacoast
National Bank, regarding pro-
jections for the economy.
Foreclosures
Eight properties are on the
Okeechobee Clerk's February
Foreclosure Calendar. Foreclo-
sure sales are held each Wednes-
day, 11 a.m. at the clerk's office
at 312 NW Third Street. Watch
this column for future foreclo-
sure information.
Fed cuts key rate
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
Federal Reserve on Wednesday


Okeechobee News
The Florida Association
of Realtors said that Realtors
in Florida should take the op-
portunity to contact clients who
sold a home in 2007 and bought
another property that qualifies
as a homestead. The portabil-
ity provision of Amendment 1 is
retroactive to Jan. 1, 2007. Sell-
ers may transfer their Save Our
Homes credit (the difference
between the assessed value of
a homestead and the market [or
"just"] value) provided:
"People who buy now are
getting a great deal because
home prices have fallen," says
2007 FAR President and St. Pe-
tersburg Realtor Nancy Riley,
who led the charge last year
in support of Amendment 1.
"These price reductions, com-
bined with portability, will mean
a great deal on the taxes owed
on their new home."
The Okeechobee Board
of Realtors has changed their
meeting location. February's


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cut a key interest rate for the
second time in just over a week,
reducing the federal funds rate
by a half point. It signaled that
further rate cuts were possible.
We want your news! You
can drop off items for this
column at the Okeechobee
News office in town at 107
Southwest 17th Street, be-
hind Domino's Pizza beside
the Brahman Theater. You
can email them to mmor-
ris@newszap.com. You can
fax them (if you do not have
a photo) to 763-5901. Write
"Real Estate Roundup" on
the top sheet and please
remember to include your
name, company and contact
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At the Movies
The following movies are now
showing at the Brahman Theatres
III.
Movie times for Friday, Feb. 1,
through Thursday, Feb. 7, are as
follows:
Theatre I -"No Country for Old
Men" (R) Showtimes: Friday at 7
and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at
3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9
p.m.
Theatre II "Over Her Dead
Body" (PG-13) Showtimes: Fri-
day at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m.
Monday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday at 2,
4:15, 7 and 9 p.m.
Theatre III "Juno" (PG-13)
Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 2, 4:15,
7 and 9 p.m., Monday at 3 and
7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m.
For information, call (863)
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Auctions 105
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Found 130
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Garage/Yard Sale 145
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Special Notices 155
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KITTEN Found in vic. of
Treasure Island. Call to 10.
(863)763-6131
PIT BULL PUPPY Found on
1/28/08. Vic. of NW 6th St.
Call to identify.
(863)763-8892

Need a few more bucks to
purchase something
deer? Pick up some
extra bucks when you
sel your used items in
the classifelds.


MALE CAT Black, vic. of
Palm Ranch Village. Indoor
cat, Please call, help him get
home (863)763-8149


CAT Spayed, Front De-
clawed. Free to good indoor
home w/out dogs. Litter
trained. (863)227-1742


KISSIMMEE RIVER
FISHING RESORT
Park Wide Yard & Bake Sale
Sat., Feb. 2th, 8am-?,
,15601 SR 70 West, Take 1st
right across Kissimmee
River Bridge on 70. Some-
thing for everyone, see you
there!



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70 West by Lazy 7, Saturday,
February 2nd, 8am-??
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Published 3 weeks' in alli of our Florida papers: Calooso Belle, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat,
Immokolee Bulletin, Okeechobee News and Advertiser, and The Sun
Ads will run in Wednesday daily editions and weekly publications.


or call
1-877-353-2424 (Toll Free;


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I.pca Notice


PUBLIC AUCTION

2nd Annual Cane Country Auction
February 2, 2008 @ 9:00 AM
~ Consignments Welcome -
Tractors, Farm Equipment, Cane Harvesting
Equipment, Construction Equipment, Heavy Duty
Trucks, Semi, Trailers, ATV's, and much more!

26400 State Rd 880, Belle Glade, FL
Terry DeMott, Sr. Mobile 229-891-1832
DeMott Auction Co. 561-992-9028
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DON'T MISS THIS AUCTION!


LIVING ESTATE ART SHOW
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
375 NOTLEM DRIVE
FEBRUARY 1ST & 2ND
8:00 SHARP 2:00PM
375 NOTLEM DR, FORT PIERCE
US 1 EAST ON MIDWAY ROAD, SOUTH
ON SO. 2ND AND WEST ON NOTLEM
This is a rare opportunity to have a chance to
own an original Floridascape oil painting
from Jerry DeVane, a Florida native who is
now 77, has painted for years and studied
and painted with A.E. Backus. His favorite
scenes to paint are the beautiful ranchlands
and old Florida back-country of western St.
Lucie County and Okeechobee County. His
paintings have been commissioned by several
local ranchers such as Judge James Alder-
man, Cow Creek Ranch, Russakis Family,
Carlton Family, Summerlin Family and his
oils have been purchased by art dealers and
collectors worldwide. Jerry DeVane is now
gaining another realm of art appreciation
with Miami Collectors. This is your chance
to complete your art collection and own an
original piece at extremely affordable prices.
Jerry will be at the 'sale and will be happy to
talk with everyone. DO NOT MISS this op-
portunity. Call (772)216-1991 for questions
before the sale!!


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

Immediate Openings All Shifts
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Apply In Person To:
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Immediate Openings -.CNAs
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All shifts: Full/Part Time. Good Benefits.
Apply In Person To:
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meet Attractive Gal or Friends
for Dining, Traveling, etc. Call
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Employment -
Full-Time 205
Employment -
Medical 210
Employment -
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Employment
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for plumbing company
FT w/benefits,
(863)763-6461 DFWP
GROWING AGENCY
Looking for
INSURANCE ACCOUNT
MANAGER
Commercial Experience and
4-40 License Preferred.
Competitive Wages & Benefits.
Fax Resume to 863-824-3179
MAINTENANCE PERSON
F/T for Local RV Park.
Must have experience.
Call 863-634-8296
PLUMBERS: Experienced only.
Please call Echols Plumbing
(863)763-6461


WE PROVIDE DOMESTIC
HELP FOR THE ELDERLY
We do housekeeping, meals,
transportation. Full or Part
Time. Call Brenda
(863)763-7510 or Carol
863)467-4959


Financial



Business
Opportunities 305
Money Lenders 310
Tax Preparation 315




NOTICE
Independent Newspapers will
never accept any advertise-
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,
you check with the Better
Business 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.


Services



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Child Care Needed410
Child Care Offered415
Instruction 420
Services Offered425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435


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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



BIG 0 Park Model, 1BR/1BA,
w/d, pool, gated community,
clubhouse, $695 mo.
561-568-7767/253-4299

CHOICE OF 3BR, or 2 BR, 2
ba D/W's No pets, yrly lease,
starting @ $600/mo +
$1000 sec. 863-763-4031



BANK REPO'S
MOVE TO YOUR LAND
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561-385-4694

BASINGER/LORIDA -
Highlands Co., park model on
Kissimmee River, turn key,
new roof, Ig screened porch,
shed with W/D. $70,000
(561)876-5775
BHR MARINA 12x40, FVRm
20x12, Lot 31, $28,000,
Land rent $310 mo. on Rim
Canal. (863)824-0044

MH 14 x 60, Fl rm, carport,
nicely furnished, Cassablan-
ca #24, 2 blk Kissmee Riv,
Hwy 78, plus '92 Olds 4 dr
98. $32.5K (812)480-9343

VANTAGE OAK 35' w/Florida
room, Loaded, has nearly new
appl., Tile & wood firs.
Call (270)723-1427


Recreation I



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



CARRILITE '95 36' 5th Whl
w/20' alum. screen porch.
New tires. W&D. Full awning.
$14,000 (814)599-7720


Automobiles




Automobiles 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans 4070


Merchandise



Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 5.15
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
Bicycles 530
Books & Magazines535
Building Materials540
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550
Children's Items 555
China, Glassware, Etc. 560
Clothing 565
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595
Fireplace Fixture 600
Firewood 605
Furniture 610
Furs 615
Health & Reducing
Equipment 620
Heating Equipment/
Supplies 625
Household Items 630
Jewelry 635
Lamps/Lights 640
Luggage 645
Medical Items 650
Miscellaneous 655
Musical Instruments 660
Office Supplies/
Equipment 665
Pets/Supplies/
Services 670
Photography 675
Plumbing Supplies 680
Pools & Supplies 685
Restaurant
Equipment 690
Satellite 695
Sewing Machines 700
Sporting Goods 705
Stereo Equipment 710
Television/Radio 715
Tickets 720
Tools 725
Toys & Games 730
VCRs 735
Wanted to Buy 740





CHIHUAHUA PUPS AKC,
3-41bs, all colors, 1st shots,
worming & health cert. Sire
has been DNA tested, $350
& up (863)381-9234


Rentals



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




OKEE., Huge, Clean, 2br, 2ba
No pets, new paint & carpet.
$800/mo. 1st, last & $500
sec. dep. (772)215-0098

OKEECHOBEE- lbr efficiency,
utilities furnished, $800, 1st
& last month rent & sec dep.
(863)763-7319
Okeechobee, 2Br/1.5ba, car-
peted, ceramic tile, w/appl's
Incl. dishwasher, $700 mo.
+ $700 sec. (863)763-8878

REMODELED 2br, 1ba, 2
story apt, screened porch,
very clean, 'no pets.
$750/mo, 1st, last & Dep.
(863)763-8391



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Public Notices



Public Notice 5005
State Public -
Legal Notice 5500


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OKEECHOBEE 2 BR, 2 BA
Townhouse. W&D, Clean.
$875 mo. (863)634-9521
TAYLOR CREEK Condos -
1BR/1BA, fully furnished,
$650 mo. + $350 sec.
(863)763-6576
VILLA 2 br,2 ba,
Remodeled Kitchen, W/D,
Covered screened patio,
(863)634-3414 or 634-3251


-BEST VALUE IN TOWN-
3/2, 3/1 V1 or 2/1
Available, no pets, for
move in special. Call
(863)467-9800
BRAND NEW- Rent or Buy
3br/2ba, 1700 sq ft, garage,
laundry, tiled, $1000/mo.
rent. $5,000 applied to pur-
chase of $149,900 after 1
year. 3429 NW 40th Dr.
Basswood. (561)718-2822
BUY, RENT OR LEASE,
3br, 2ba, 2 gar Pool Home,
Close to everything.
Dreamcatcher Realty
863-634-4724

NEW DUPLEX 3/2. $1000
per month + 1st, last &
$500 sec dep.
(863)465-0053
OKEE: 3/1 on r/2 ac. Renovat-
ed, laundry, C/A/heat, screen
porch, carport. $1100. -1 1st,
last, sec/refs. 305-458-8659

OKEECHOBEE, 3br, 2ba, with
garage. C/Air. 1st, last &
sec. 863-467-2541 or after
5 pm 863-634-9330
OKEECHOBEE- On the water,
dock, lbr, 1ba, fully furn.
Elec & satellite incld.,
$700/mo. (863)467-1950



ROOMMATE need to share 2
br, 1 ha, $325/mo +
utilities. $325 sec dep.
(863)447-0027


TAYLOR CREEK ISLES Per-
son needed to share large
home, private bath, full
house privileges. $600 mo.
includes all utilities & main-
tenance. (863)634-2354



LAKEHOUSE in Lake Placid for
Seasonal rental. Furnished
with dock. (863)465-0053
TAYLOR CREEK Prime Water-
front, 265' Sea wall with boat
dock. Unfurnished. 3br, 2ba,
W/D. C/Air. $1400 mo.
(863)697-1280


Real Estate



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




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


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Deputy Cle2A
258170 ON 251,8/08

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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.
$219,800 (863)763-7721
OKEECHOBEE 4BR, 2BA,
over 1900 sfon 1 acre,, new
maint, In/out, new flooring,
ixle Ranch Acres,
$224,500 (321)723-6581 or
(863)763-1090
OKEECHOBEE
Zero Down. $999. mo.
4br, 2ba CBS Brand New.
Prices $139,900.3824 NW
7th St. 561-248-3879 or
863-484-0809
TWO HOUSES 120' across
front 180' down side & 40
trees in the rear. Both are 3
Bdrm and include C/Air. Also
10 Unit Building on 60'W &
140'L. (863)763-8058


TAYLOR CREEK ISLES Lake
access Jot, seawall, all util.,
best buy in Isles.
(219)916-4817


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 2007-CP-256
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ROBERT E. THOMAS,
a/k/a R.E. THOMAS,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate ol ROB-
ERT E, THOMAS, a/k/a RE. THOMAS,
deceased, whose date of death was
March 24, 2006, and whose Social
Security Number is 514-03-4534, is ,
pending in the Circuit Court for Okee-
chobee County, Florida, Probate Divi-
sion, the address of which is 312 N.W.
3rd Street, Suite 101, Okeechobee,
Florida 3.4972. The names and ad-
dresses of the personal representative
and personal representative's attorney
are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate on whom a
copy of this notice Is served within
three months alter the date of the lirst
publication of this notice must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors ol the decedent and
persons having claims or demands
against tire estate of the decedent
'must file their claims with this court
WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH
IN SECTION 733,702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED
TWO (2) YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE
OECEOENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this
notice Is: January 25,.2008&
Dorothy S. Kinsaul
Personal Representative
405 S.W. 12th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
CONELY & CONELY
Post Office Drawer 1367
Okeechobee, Florida 34973-1367
S863) 763-3825
m W. Conely, III
Florida Bar #096482
Attorne/tor Personal Representative
257834 ON 1/25;2/1/08
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 2007-CP-253
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARK JOSEPH LIGHTCAP,
a/k/a MARK J. LIGHTCAP,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARK
JOSPEH LIGHTCAP, a/kl/a MARK J.
LIGHTCAP deceased, whose date of
death was November t, 2007, and
whose Social Security Number is
171-22-7127, is pending in the Circuit
Court tor Okeechobee County, Flori dda,
Probate Division, the address of which
is 312 N.W. 3rd Street, Suite 101,.
Okeechobee, Florida 34972. The
names and addresses of the personal
representative and personal represen-
tative's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate on whom a
.,,i,, ,: i: .i,,;ce is served within
, 1 m,, i, r the date of the first
publication of this notice must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
persons having claims or demands
against the st the estate of the decedent
must file their clainrms with thiscourt
WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH
IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED,.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED
TWO (2) YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this
notice is: January 25,2008.
M. Dennis LIghtcap
Personal Representative
65 Pheasant Lane
Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19465
CONELY & CONELY
Post Office Drawer 1367
Okeechobee, Rlodda 34973-1367
C1863) 763-3825
oW, Conely, III
Florida Bar #096482
Attorney for Personal Representative
257695 ON 1/25:;2/1/08
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 2007 CA 181
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE,
Plaintiff
vs.
THOMAS L. KING; THOMAS L. KING;
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; GE-
RALD MATTHEWS; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF THOMAS L. KING A/K/A
JAQUELIN KING; JOHN DOE; JANE
DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN
POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY,
Defendants
RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Motion and Order Resetting Foreclo-
sure Sale Date dated the 17th day of
Jan., 2008, and entered In Case No.
2007-CA-181, of the Circuit Court of
the 19th Judicial Circuit In and for
Okeechobee County. Florida, wherein
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE is the Plaintiff
and THOMAS L, KING; THOMAS L.
KING; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA;
HERALD MATTHEWS; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF THOMAS L. KING NA/K/A
JAQUELIN KING; JOHN DOE; JANE
DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN
POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY are defendants. I will sell
to the highest and best bidder tor cash
at the OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDI-
CIAL CENTER, 312 NW 3RD STREET,
JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, SECOND
FLOOR, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
34972 at the Okeectohee County
Courthouse, In OKEECHOBEE, Florida,
at 11:00 a.m. on the 27th da of Feb.,
2008, the following described property
as set forth in said Final Judgment, to
wit:
LOT 13, TAYLOR CREEK MANOR AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE
4, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST
IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE,
IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPER-
TY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE
LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM
WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA) disabled
person who, because ot their
disabilities need special accomrmoda-
tion to participate in this proceeding
should contact not later thaon seven (7)
days prior to the proceeding Court Ad-
ministration at 772-807-4370,
1-800-955.8771 (hearing impaired) or
1-800-955-8770 (voice irmpaired).


7:00


PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
DISTRICT BOARO OF TRUSTEES
OF INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY
COLLEGE WILL HOLD AN AC-
CREDITATION MEETING ON
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008
AT 12:00 NOON IN ROOM V-444
ON THE MAIN CAMPUS OF INDIAN
RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE,
3209 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT
PIERCE, FLORIDA 34981-5596.
ANY PERSONS SEEKING CLARIFI-
SCATION REGARDING ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING
WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE
PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH
PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE
THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF
THE PROCEEDING IS MADE.
259412 ON 2/1/08


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NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ZONING RECLASSIFICATION -
NOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Okeechobee County Planning
Board on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Commission Meeting
Room, Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida
to consider a request for a change in zoning from the existing classification of
Residential Mixed IRM) to the proposed classification of Neighborhood Commer-
cial-2 NC-2). The property owners and applicants for parcel 1. are Norma Jean
and Ernest Blich. The property address is 3384 NW 18th Street and is more par-
ticularly described as follows:
From the Southeast corner of Section 7, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, run
West along the Section line a distance of 433 feet for a Point of Beginning. From
said Point of Beginning continue West along the section line a distance of 363
feet, thence run North 0253'55" East and parallel to the East boundary of said
Section 7, a distance of 625 feet to a point on the South boundary of a County
Road, thence run East along the South boundary of said County Road a distance
of 363 feel, thence run South 0253'55" West and parallel to the East boundary 6t
said Section 7, a distance of 626 feet to the Point of Beginning. Also described as
Tract 30 at PLAYLAND PARK ACRES, an unrecorded plat.
The property owners and applicants for parcel 2 are Juan and Mada Contreras. Thd
property address is 3276 NW 18th Street and is more parbticularly described as
follows:
From the Southeast corner of Section 7, Township 37 South, Range 35 East run-
ning West along the Section line a distance of 70' to a point of beginning thence
continue West along the ection lin a distance of 363; thence run North 259'55'
East and parallel to the East boundary of said Section 7, a distance of 625' to a
point on the South boundary of the County Road, known as Central Drive; thence
run East along the South boundary of said County Road a distance of 363'; thence
ran South 259'55" West parallel to the East boundary of.said Section 7 a dis-
tance of 625' the Pint of Beginning; also described as Lot 29 of Playland Park
Acres.
In the event that all items scheduled before the Board are not heard, the he hearings
shall be continued to Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 7:0pm in the Commis-
sion Meeting Room, Okeechobee County courthouse, 304 N 2nd Street, Okee-
chobee, Flodrida.
A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING to consider the request for a change in zoning will be
held before the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday, March 13, 2008
at 9:00 am in the County Commission Meeting Room, Okeechobee County Court-
house, 304 NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee Florida.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AT
THIS PUBLIC HEARING. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the Board
of County Commissioners or the Board of Adjustments and Appeals with respect
to any matter considered at these meetings or hearings will need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testi-
mony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. County Clerk and Plan
ning and Development tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official
records of the Clerk and of the Planning Department.
William D. Royce, Planning Director Petition # R-2008-0667
259408 ON 2/1/08

NOTICE OF AN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD/
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING
NOTICE: The Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold their next
regular meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 200 at 7:01 pm in the Commission
Meeting Room, Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 NW 2" Street. Okeechobee.
Florida. In the event that all items scheduled before the Board are not heard, the
meeting shall be continued to Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the
Commission Meeting Room, DOkeechobee County Courthouse, 304 NW 2" Street,
Okeechobee, Florida.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AT
PUBLIC HEARINGS. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the Board ol
Adjustments and Appeals with respect to any matter considered at this meeting r
hearing will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and
that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be
based. Planning and Development tapes are for the sole purpose of backup lor of,
fcial records of the department.
William D. Royce, Planning Director
259406 ON 2/1/08


Dated this 22nd day of Jan., 2008.
SHARON ROBERTSON
Clerk of The Circuit Court







Okeechobee News, Friday, February 1, 2008


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Adam Tewksbury figures to I Pitching Coach Mark Ward is
be the primary catcher this Cameron Tewksbury has won confident in his pitching staff
year. the center field job. this year.

Brahman hitters hope to be competitive


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Head Coach Dylan Tedders
said he has to fight the feeling
of woe is me when it comes to
his team's hitting this year. He
said goodbye to solid hitters like
Devon Venables and Robert Ro-
driquez last June, and now must
bring together a young squad to
fhe point they can compete on of-
tense.
Tedders promises his team will
be more aggressive than last year.
He expects to bunt more, put run-
hers in motion and put the ball in
play.
Only Jonathan Crawford and
Dustin Stokes hit over .200 for
last years squad, so there is a lot
of work to do with the bats in the
lineup. One thing that will help
is the return of senior Will Davis,
who suffered through foot injuries
S ast year and was not a factor.
S ',. "We are counting on him and
ihe good thing was we got some
guys experience last year. A lot of
the guys are working hard with
weights and on their swings, and
I'm seeing results," he said.
Tedders noted he hopes to
see a more supportive bench
this year. He noted last year there
were a lot of players on the bench
who grumbled a little bit because
they weren't playing. This year
he might keep fewer guys on the
bench to avoid the belly aching.
'"A lot of guys will get to play
early, and if they play well they
will stick. If you hit we will find a
place to play you," he noted.
Tedders said last year ended in
disappointment as the team lost
to Suncoast in the first round of
their district playoffs. He noted
the team had beaten the Chargers
in a double header about a week
before the tournament and re-
ally didn't take the game serious
enough. He wants to avoid that
this year.
"We got guys that can pitch.
We need to find guys who can hit.
Mark has done a good job with.
the pitchers, it's my job to get im-
provement out of the hitters this.
year," he added.
Tedders said Jensen Beach is
likely the district favorite, but that
Okeechobee should finish no
lower than third in the district.
Here's Coach Tedders' scout-


ing report for this year's squad
First base
Dustin Stokes will be the pri-
mary first basemen. When he
pitches, Will Davis will likely get
the nod. Both have been working
on their defense and foot work in
practice. Both are expected to be
key hitters for the team.
Coach Tedders comment,
"We are counting on Will to help
our offense. Dustin will hit third
or fourth. I've challenged him to
become a .340 hitter this year."
Second base
Clay Coleman will be the start-
er at second base. He was over-
matched at the plate last year but
was solid defensively. He can also
play shortstop if needed. Fresh-
man Mark Weir will start at sec-
ond base but is being groomed to
be a contributor down the road.
Coach Tedders comment, "I
expect more offense out of Clay.
He's worked hard and got stron-
ger. He's got the bat speed now
to get through the zone and make
contact."
Shortstop
Drew Selvey, only a freshman,
starts at shortstop. He's as good
defensively as he is offensively.
Might have some growing pains
in the field but should improve
with experience.
Coach Tedders comment,
"Drew is looking good, he's got all
the tools, good hands, good feet.
He'll have a fine high school ca-
reer. Offensively he's ahead of the
other freshmen. He'll just have to
figure out the pitching."
Third base
There is a battle going on at
the hot corner this year. Brice
Buckner, Mitchell Bryner, and
Evan King are in the mix. All have
different abilities that can be an
asset to the team.
Coach Tedders comment,
"This position will determine a lot
for our team. We need some of-
fense from this position. If we can
just find somebody who hits and
doesn't kill us defensively, they
will play."
Left field
Brice Buckner, if he doesn't
start in left field, could be the reg-
ular left fielder. He played all year
round and has the tools to be a
good hitter. Mike McClain will be
the primary back up at all three


outfield positions.
Coach Tedders comment,
"Brice will play if he hits. McClain
will have to learn all three posi-
tions."
Center field
Cameron Tewksbury will be
the regular center fielder. He runs
well and has a strong arm. The
coaches like his patient approach
at the plate and the fact he bats
left handed. Nate Pollard and Jake
Davenport will play a lot on junior
varsity and could help out if need-
ed on the varsity squad.
Coach Tedders comment,
"Cameron will have to learn to
cover a lot of ground."
Right field
Jonathan Crawford will start
again in right field. He has all the
tools,, speed, arm strength, and
athleticism. The team needs him
to pick it up at the plate.
Coach Tedders comment, "He
will be an important bat for us and
will bat either third or fourth."
Catcher
Adam Tewksbury will get the
nod to start the year. Will Davis
could see some time there as
could Josh Bryner. Tewksbury is
good on balls in the dirt and has
a strong arm and quick release.
Dustin Robinson is also in the
mix.
Coach Tedders comment,
"Adam showed in the district tour-
nament last year that he could
throw out runners. His offense
should also improve."
Projected lineup
Cameron Tewksbury CF
Clay Coleman 2B
Dustin Stokes IB/P
Jonathan Crawford RF/P
Will Davis DH
Brice Buckner LF
Adam Tewksbury C
Mitchell Bryner/ Evan King 3B
Drew Selvey SS
The Brahmans hold their an-
nual purple white scrimmage on
'Friday night starting at 6:30 p.m.
They .also will hold their 50 in-
ning game fundraiser on Saturday
starting at 10 a.m.
Anyone who would like to
donate to the fundraiser can call
Coach Tedders at 634-7753, or
Coach Ward at 634-1722.


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LOAA announce elected officers for 2008


The Lake Okeechobee Airboat
Association held their monthly
meeting at Beef O'Brady's on
Thursday, Jan. 17. New officers
and a new board of directors were
elected. The 2008 officers are Bud-
dy Hancock, President; Linda Han-
cock, Treasurer; and Don Barber,
Vice-President/Secretary. The 2008
Board of Directors are Dennis An-
derson, Buddy Hancock, Marcia
Barber, Tom Wojcinski, Arlene Vo-
ges, and Julian Samborski.
The club will have an airboat
ride on Sunday, March 2, leaving
from Neibert's Fish Camp on High-
way 98, at 11 a.m. All airboaters are
welcome to ride with the club.


New officers elected at the Jan. 17 LOAA meeting were Bud-
dy Hancock, President; Linda Hancock, Treasurer; Don Bar-
ber, Vice President/Secretary.


Tennis fundraiser raises cash for OHS teams


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
The Okeechobee County
Sports Complex was filled with
the sounds of tennis rackets strik-
ing balls Saturday as the 6"' an-
nual OHS tennis team adult tennis
fundraiser was held.
The doubles tournament for
both men and women's and
mixed teams, traditionally pays all
the expenses the boys and girl's
tennis teams incurs during their
spring season.
The tournament was divided
into an A and B division and in-
cluded several past Okeechobee
high school tennis players.
In the Mixed Doubles A Divi-
sion Bobby Spelts and Alyssa
Wright, current players, won the
final over the team of Costopou-
lus and Jeremy Ellis, 6-4, 6-4.
In the Mixed Doubles B Divi-
sion it was the team of Bouchard
and Benson that won a tight three
setter over the team of McBrayer
and Whitesell, 6-0, 2-6, 9-7.


In the Women's Doubles Divi-
sion it was the team of Mercier
and Joly, who defeated the team
of Marsters and Daggett, 5-7, 7-5.
In the Women's Doubles
A Division the team of Berger
and Rivero defeated the team of
Wright and Spangler in a round
robin tournament.
In the Men's Doubles B Divi-
sion the team of Cabansay and
Manalo won the championship
match over Morency and Brise-


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In the A division of men's
doubles the team of Clements and
Mills defeated the team of Ellis and
Ellis, 6-4, 7-5.
Boy's coach Dave Ellis served
as the tournament director and
girl's coach Jay Huffman served as
the tournament referee.
The tournament was spon-
sored by Costopoulos and Helton,
P.A. Certified Public Accountants
and Registered Investment Advi-
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