Vol. 99 No.


Inside

Fun shoot raises
thousands for
Shands hospital
The Second Annual Sporting
Clays Fun Shoot, presented by
AT&T on Jan. 26, at Quail Creek
Plantation, gained momentum
in 2008 with a renewed spirit of
team and individual competi-
tion, sponsors and participants
raised more than $7,000 to ben-
efit Shands Children's Hospital.
...Page 11

ENERGY STAR
program saves
energy and money
Recently the Okeechobee
father and son construction
:-firm of Abney and Abney com-
'pleted the first new home in
Okeechobee County that meets.
the requirements of the Energy
Star program. ENERGY STAR
is not only for new homes.
Anyone can benefit from the
principles of the Energy Star
program. An existing home can
be made energy efficient. If your
client is going to retire with less
income or is buying up to a big-
ger house, any reduction of the
roughly $1,900 per year the aver-
age family spends to heat, cool,
wash and dry laundry, clean,
light, watch television, etc. is
welcome. It also allows for the
purchase of more house.
...Page 7


Briefs

Habitat housing
applications
deadline is Feb. 8
H... abitat for humanity of'
Okeechobee is accepting ap-
plications for the opportunity to
partner to build and purchase a
family's first home. The appli-
cant must be a legal resident of
Okeechobee County, be a first
time home buyer, qualify within
the income limits that are set by
Habitat, be willing to fulfill sweat
equity hours by partnering with
HFHOC and meet other require-
ments. Applications are available
in the waiting room of Habitats
local office. Please have your
completed application returned
to us no later than Friday, Feb.
8, 2008. You should call for an
appointment to drop the appli-
cation off or mail the applica-
tion 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.

Drought Index

Current: 604
Source: Florida Division
of Forestry
Local Burn Ban: None

Lake Levels

10.04 feet
Last Year: 11.55 feet



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

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Community Events.................... 4
Crossword .........9
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Elephant sanctuary planned


300 acres near landfill
leased to The National
Elephant Center

By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
Elephants are coming to
Okeechobee.
Because the pasture land
around the Okeechobee County
Landfill on Berman Road is so
similar to their natural habitat,
it will soon become a sanctuary


to help preserve and promote three years to help the center.
elephant conservation and re- While the center will not
search. open to the public, it will


Waste Management will lease
300 acres to The National El-
ephant Center (TNEC) that will
use the land to help bolster the
declining numbers of both Asian
and African elephants. According
to Jeff Sabin, government affairs
director for Waste Management,
the land will be leased to the cen-
ter for a price of $1 per year. And,
the company has pledged to do-
nate $150,000 a year for the first


available to area schools.
"The most important element
of the project is the outreach,"


caid Mr ahin


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inagement will
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his company's
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At the courthouse: New judge on the b(


Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy
Judge Lawrence Mirman has been assigned to the Okeechobee County Courthouse for
the next two years.

Mirman presides over criminal cases


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Okeechobee Circuit Court
has a new judge on the bench as
Sherwood Bauer was moved to
Martin County last week and for-
mer prosecutor and family court
judge Lawrence Mirman has
been brought in to replace him.
Judge Mirman will be as-
signed to Okeechobee for the
next two years. He will handle the
felony docket in Okeechobee.
He said he is very excited to
come to Okeechobee and take
over criminal cases after two
years as a family court judge.
"A judge can only be a fam-
ily court judge for so long. It is
a very stressful assignment. I'm
very happy to be doing some
criminal and civil work now," he
said.
Judge Mirman has spent his
share of time in Okeechobee.
He worked 17 years for State At-
torney Bruce Colton and had his
share of high profile cases. He
worked on the post conviction
portion of the Harold Lee Harvey
case. Harvey is on Florida's death
row.
He was appointed to the
bench by then Florida Governor
Jeb Bush in November, 2005.


Judge Mirman said he has
marveled at the new judicial
center. When he spent time in
Okeechobee it was at the historic
court house down the street. He
praises the new facility noting
somebody put a lot of thought
into how it should be laid out.
He said it is very accommodating
to jurors, judges, security, and to
litigants.
"I'm really honored to be out
here. It is a wonderful commu-
nity. The only adjustment for me
will be the 55 minute commute
to work every day, but such is
life," he said.
Judge Mirman said one of his
goals is to keep the court running
efficiently. He praised Judge Bau-
er for his work in moving cases
through the system. He intends
to try and keep that policy so that
cases don't just sit on the docket
for months and months without
activity.
"I hope to lighten things up
and not make people feel un-
comfortable. in my courtroom.
A judge should remember this
is a lawyer's livelihood and you
shouldn't make it unpleasant for
them," he said.
He said he hopes lawyers will
get the feeling that it was a plea-


sure to come to his court room
whether they win or lose a case.
Judge Mirman said criminal
cases will be a lot different than
the family cases he saw in Stu-
art. He said emotions won't run
quite as high in criminal court in
most cases. He said that the fam-
ily court experience has really
improved his abilities as a judge.
"I really appreciate this new
assignment. I will enjoy work-
ing with juries, 'although I didn't
have a lot of input on my new
assignment I definitely wanted a
change," he said.
4udge Mirman is a native of
New York City. He grew up on
Long Island and did his under-
graduate work at New York Uni-
versity. He attended law school
at Boston University. He and his
wife have been married for 20
years. They moved to Florida af-
ter they made the decision to get
out of the big city. He chose Port
St. Lucie and has liked his deci-
sion.
"We were not people who
wanted to live the rest of our lives
in the city. Our goal was to leave
the dirty big city with all those
nasty people," he quipped.
See Judge Page 2


Aquariums (AZA) and the TNEC
was officially announced Thurs-
day, Feb. 7, at the Houston Zoo
in Houston, Texas.
"We were sworn to secrecy
until today (Thursday)," said
Dowling Watford, a member of
the Okeechobee City Council
who had attended a meeting on
the project. "I was really shocked
when they announced this. This
will be a great educational op-
portunity for the school system
and such groups as the Boy
Scouts."


Mr. Watford said the meeting
held near the landfill site includ-
ed the head of Disney's Animal
Kingdom as well as zoo directors
from Arkansas and Houston.
Although the acreage is ac-
tually in St. Lucie County, the
new facility will still benefit the
Okeechobee area with nation-
wide publicity, said Mr. Watford.
"It will bring a lot of positive
notoriety to the area," he added.
"But, to me, the big benefit is that
you're preserving our land. The
See Elephant Page 2


Mr. Dryden is




OFC Teacher



of the Year


By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
The Okeechobee Freshman
Campus Teacher of the Year is
Brian Dryden. Mr. Dryden has
been teaching agri-science at
OFC for over eight years.
Mr. Dryden is a graduate
from the University of Florida
where he obtained .his bache-
lor's degree in agriculture with
two majors, one in agriculture
education and one in extension
education. He also minored in
environmental horticulture. Be-
fore attending UF, he obtained
his associates degree from In-
dian River Community College.
He began his teaching career


in 1993 in Henry County where
he taught in both Clewiston
Middle and
High School
agri-science.
In 1996, he
came to the
Okeechobee
school system
and began
his career at
Osceola Mid- Brian
dle School. Dryden
Mr. Dryden
then went to the Okeechobee
High School for one school
year and in 1999 he began his
current position at OFC.
See OFC Page 2


SES Teacher of



the Year is



Mrs. Carrier


By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
South Elementary School's
Teacher of the Year is Karen Car-
rier. She is currently a fifth grade
teacher at SES where she been
for one year.
Her eight years of experience
as a teacher were all at SES, be-
ginning as a first grade teacher
from 2000 until 2005. She then
took over the grade chair seat for
third grade for two years prior to
her change to fifth grade.
Mrs. Carrier was raised in
Okeechobee and attended Grace
Christian School. She went on to
obtain her associate's degree in
elementary education from In-
dian River Community College


and her bachelors in elementary
education with ESOL endorse-
ment from
Florida Atlantic
University.
She gradu-
ated from FAU
Magma Cum
Laude.
S Mrs. Car-IT
rier is active
in continuing Karen
her learning Carrier
and that of her
peer teachers through attending
workshops and even present-
ing workshops to new teachers
in the district. She has gone to

See SES Page 2


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
The Okeechobee Utility Au-
thority will soon be filling a po-
sition that has been vacant for
over two years.
The utility is currently adver-
tising for the position of director
of operations. That position has
been vacant since November
2005 when then director of op-
erations John Hayford, become
interim and later permanent
executive director upon the re-
tirement of long time executive
director L. C. Fortner.
The newspaper advertise-
ment for the position will run
until Feb. 9' and the position is


also being advertised in a trade
publication.
The utility will be accepting
applications until Feb 19. Cur-
rently there are 26 applicants for
the position. They are divided
about evenly between Florida
and out-of-state applicants. Of
the in state applicants, four are
from Okeechobee.
My. Hayford said after the
cut off date he will narrow
down the list to a manageable
number then start calling in ap-
plicants for interviews.
The job description as listed
in the newspaper advertise-
ment' includes, but is not lim-
See Director,- Page 2
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Walker, and juniors Nate Pollard and Curtis Everett visited the Okeechobee Kiwanis
meeting with local businessmen and Kiwanis members Marcos Montes de Oca (left) and
Dowling Watford (right).
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Judge
Continued From Page 1
Judge Mirman is also an avid
fisherman and couldn't imagine liv-
ing too far from the water.
The judge said he likes what he
sees so far in the local court system.
He said other counties in the circuit
are really being taxes by growing
case loads. Such is not the case, at
least not yet, in Okeechobee.
He also praised the lawyers in
the State Attorney and Public De-
fender's Office. He said they might
be the best group of attorneys in
the circuit.
Judge Mirman said he also
hopes to put in policies that will
lessen the time jurors have to wait
for service. He said a mini docket
on the Friday before a trial week
should weed out the cases that
won't go to trial. He said he only
wants to bring in jurors if he knows
there are going to be cases going
on trial.
"I'm of the mind if it isn't broke,
don't fix it. I will go into this new
assignment cautious about chang-
es. I do think this .will give attor-
neys greater incentive to get cases
through," he said.
He said he will only be bound
by plea recommendations on the
Friday before the trial week. If a plea
is not made at that time he will take
every plea as a plea to the court.



SES
Continued From Page 1
workshops on reading, differenti-
ated instruction, Kaplan Thinking
Maps and many others throughout
the years.
Her principal, Renee Geeting
stated that Mrs. Carrier's class has
quickly become the model class-
room for differentiated instruction
in reading. Mrs. Carrier has taught
struggling readers for several years,
producing significant improve-
ments in their skills, according to
Mrs. Geeting.
An inclusion teacher at SES,
Ashley Hawkins has worked in
Mrs. Carrier's classroom where she
witnessed her take a student's frus-
tration with the inability to read and
encourage them to become very
able readers.
"Due to her ability to man-
age a class, she is able to explore
more learning through a variety of
integrated activities which allows
the students to experience more
learning opportunities," stated Mrs.
Hawkins of Mrs. Carrier.
According to co-worker, Sheri
Daniel, also a teacher at SES, "Mrs.
Carrier possesses a true gift for
teaching. She has the ability to pro-
vide her students with the guidance
necessary to achieve momentous
goals. She has instilled a love of
learning in my two children that
keeps them reaching for the stars."
Due to her moving up in grade
levels, Mrs. Carrier has taught both
of Mrs. Daniel's children in both
first and third grade.
Mrs. Carrier is one of the finalists
in the Okeechobee District Teacher
of the Year selection process. One
teacher will be chosen to repre-
sent the district at the Okeechobee
County School Board meeting on
Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. in the
boardroom.
Post your opinions in the Public Issues
Forum at www.newszap.com. Report-
er Chauna Aguilar may be reached at
caguilar@newszap.com.



Director
Continued From Page 1
ited to, employee and customer
relations, regulatory compliance,
budget preparation, monitoring
construction, and general admin-
istrative duties. The position calls
for a high school diploma but the
advertisement goes on to state
that a college degree in engineer-
ing, personnel administration or
related fields would be a plus.
Mr. Hayford said the person's
actual qualifications and experi-
ence would further determine job
responsibilities.
If the person is more experi-
enced in plant operations, their
job would have responsibilities in
That area. However, if the person
were an engineer, Mr. Hayford,
who has an engineering degree
from the University of Florida,
said the person would take some
of his engineering responsibili-
ties.
Mr. Hayford will make the final
selection for director of opera-
tions. The director of operations
and the director of administra-
tion/finance work directly under


the executive director.
Since his appointment as as
executive director, Mr. Hayford
said he has had to fulfill duties as
director of operations as well as
executive director and both posi-
tions have suffered as a result.
The salary range advertised is
$50,000 to $85,000.
The utility went through the
selection process once before
with no satisfactory applicants.
Post your opinions in the Public
Issues Forum at www.newszap.
corn. Reporter Pete Gawda may be
reached at pgawda@newszap.com.


Elephant
Continued From Page 1
land will be basically preserved in
its natural state."
The land was a big reason why
TNEC chose this area.
"The center wanted a central-
ized location that would replicate
their (the elephant's) natural hab-
itat and selected Okeechobee,"
said Mr. Sabin.
Mr. Sabin explained that TNEC
has been looking for appropriate
property where they can set up a
center for elephant care and man-
agement. He said the mission of
the center is to preserve the spe-
cies which is under heavy pres-
sure in their native lands due to
loss of habitat and poaching. -
Besides plenty of natural grass
for grazing, there are also two
watering holes where the animals
can play and drink.
"What is so unique is that the
terrain is very similar to terrain
in Africa," said Mr. Watford. "It's
amazing how similar it is. It looks
exactly the same:"
The local center, which will
house seven to 15 elephants on
average, will include open space
for the pachyderms to roam and
breed. It will also support the 77
North American zoos that are ac-
credited by the AZA. Mr. Sabin
said the number of elephants at


the facility will not exceed 20.
Under the agreement, TNEC
will make the necessary improve-
ments to the area and will build
holding facilities and barns for the
animals so that they can sleep in-
side every night. The manager of
the facility will be onsite full time
and the area will be secured.
"There will be significant fenc-
ing to provide security," said Mr.
Sabin. "There won't be any worry
about escape because of primary
and secondary fences."
He went on to say the fencing
will be wildlife friendly and will al-
low smaller wildlife to get through
the fencing.
Because structures will have
to be built and fencing installed,
Mr. Sabin said TNEC would like to
use local contractors, subcontrac-
tors and distributors. The center
will also plant some native trees
for shade, and will build struc-
tures that will provide shade for
elephants.
"Optimistically, the TNEC
group indicated they will start or-
ganizing and submitting requests
for the development of barns and
the facility as early as this July,"
said Mr. Sabin.
Once completed, he said the
facility will create job opportuni-
ties for 12 to 15 people. It is an-
ticipated the facility will be "up
and running within a year," said


Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy

Correction
The story in the Thursday edition of this newspaper about
LeShawn Henderson signing to play football at Marshall
University contained an error. The information under the
photo incorrectly identified those in the photo. The cutline
should have stated, "Leshawn Henderson and his aunt De-
metria Refoure were all smiles on signing day." His mother,
Tammie Henderson, was unable to attend the ceremony.


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Mr. Sabin. '
Because -Pn average of 100
elephants die each day, the ani-
mals at the center will be allowed
to breed to .,,Nl.-in the basic el-
ephant gene"lo0ol
Mr. Sabin said over 280 el-
ephants are being cared for today
in zoos across the United States.
He went on to explain that the


OFC
Continued From Page 1
Mr. Dryden is the current presi-
dent of the State FFA Board of Di-
rectors Area VI. He has served in
this capacity twice. He has been
on the board since 2002. He is a
member of the Florida Associa-
tion of Career and Technical Edu-
cators (FACTE) and the Florida
Association of Agriculture Educa-
tors (FAAE).
He has also served on literacy
initiative leadership teams to de-
velop strategies and instruction
teachers on how to implement
ideas. Mr. Dryden was awarded
the Teacher of the Year for OFC in
2005 and 2007.
Mr. Dryden has attended and
led many other workshops to as-
sist in his peer teacher's growth.
He has received awards for his
work with the FFA from all of the
various schools he has worked
with.
He also received the Certificate
of Leadership from Commission-
er of Agriculture, Charles Bronson
and Jim Home, Commissioner of
Education on June 11, 2004.
According to Cary McKee, for-
mer assistant principal of OFC,
"Brian has the respect of his stu-
dents, fellow teachers, the ad-
ministration, and the parents he
works with."
From the parent perspective,
Mr. McKee now has involvement
with Mr. Dryden through FFA.
Mr. McKee stated that outside
of simply overseeing the chap-
ter, Mr. Dryden "teaches, guides,
corrects, protects, challenges,
encourages, tears down, builds
back up, re-directs, laughs with,
cries with and most of all loves all
of his kids!"
Mr. Dryden is also actively in-
volved in his own children's lives
by coaching OCRA teams, doing
fundraisers or working with the
youth group at his church. He
has been the youth pastor at the
Okeechobee Church of God for
the last two years.
According to co-worker Tonya
Hargraves, "Brian has the ability
to reach students regardless of
whether they speak English or


facility will also be temporarily
available for use to those animals
that need a place while a zoo is
being refurbished.
Mr. Sabin added that wetland
areas on the acreage will be
protected. Mr. Sabin said the el-
ephants will not have access to
those wetlands.
"There are approximately 73


Spanish are gifted or disabled or
simply not motivated ... he en-
courages the students to realize
how their choices will affect them
in the future."
Mr. Dryden has the difficult task
of transporting his students back
and forth to his classroom Which
is located at the Okeechobee
High School agriculture barn and
yet he still manages to more than
adequately cover his objectives.
He goes above and beyond by
sacrificing his planning period to
teach an additional course at the
high school level to offer students
a course in horticulture.
Mr. Dryden believes that
"teachers who want to make a
difference get involved in making


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a 50-foot easement around the
wetlands so they can be moni-
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More information can be found
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Speckled Perch and the Free Fair


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By Chauna Aguilar
Okeechobee News
Be sure to get irr on all the ex-.
citement this weekend with the
American Legion Free Fair and the
Okeechobee Chamber of Com-
merce Speckled Perch Festival and
Parade.
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
American Legion Hall, there are
also a multitude of arts and crafts
and contests to enter for free.
The schedule is as follows: Fri-
day, Feb. 8, Mrs. Okeechobee


Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda
The 1,001 nights ride at the American Legion Free Fair takes people on a magic carpet ride.
The fair,which is located in the field behind city hall, will be in town through Feb. 10. In addi-
tion to rides, there are exhibits of arts and crafts on display.


Baking Contest 8 p.m.; and Satur-
day, Feb. 9, Chili Contest at 7 p.m.
For information more information
about the fair, contact Bea Briney at
(863)763-4953 or (863) 610-1267,
or contact the American Legion
Post 64 (863) 763-2950.
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
a.m. The festival will continue
throughout Saturday and Sunday,
Feb. 9-10, with vendors with every-
thing from arts and crafts to fun and
games for the younger crowd.
This year's festival is the 40th
anniversary of the Speckled
Perch Festival which is sure to
bring out the traditional festivities
such as the annual fish fry along
with new additions like the Kid's
Corral. The Kid's Corral is a safe
environment where kids, 10 and
under, can purchase a wristband
and play all day on various activities


such as large slides, throwing darts
and many other booths. All funds
from the corral go to the Children's
Miracle Network.
There is also a petting zoo
hosted by 4-H's Barnyard Buddies.
For' more information, contact the
Chamber at (863) 763-6464.
The Brighton Field Day Fes-
tival will be held on Saturday, Feb.
16 and Sunday, Feb. 17, with the
gates opening at 9 a.m. on Saturday
and 10 a.m. on Sunday. On Satur-
day there will be the annual parade
that starts at 10 a.m. followed by
the traditional Seminole clothing
contest.
Native American Dancers
will be on stage throughout the day
along with an Alligator Wrestler.
There will be an authentic Semi-
nole Village for people to visit. The
grounds will be filled with arts and
craft vendors and food galore. Of
course you will have pre-rodeo
entertainment starting at 6 p.m.
and live rodeo action starting at
7p.m.
On Sunday the gates will open


at 10 a.m. and church service will
be available for those that would
like to attend. All of the traditional
festivities will be present with the
pre-rodeo entertainment starting at
2 p.m. and the rodeo action start-
ing at 3 p.m.
For admission onto the grounds,
the pre-rodeo entertainment, and
live rodeo action the cost is $12 in
advance and $15 at the gate. Chil-
dren 10 and under are free.
I To just acquire admission onto
the grounds for the festival the gate
charge is $5.
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. D.J. Jerry Chambers and
the Party Dolls and SHABOOM will
be making the oldies spirit come to
life with live music! Cost is $25 per


File photo/Chauna Aguilar
All kinds of pets were found in the petting zoo at the Chamber
of Commerce Labor Day Festival which will be at the upcom-
ing Speckled Perch Festival in Flagler Park on Saturday, Feb.
9, and Sunday, Feb. 10. At last year's festival children of all
ages (left to right) Brittney Godfrey, 10, Danielle Speck, 7,
and Emily Beaty, 6, loved to pet the animals.


person. Funds go towards scholar-
ships for young women pursuing
an education in a business field. For
information or to purchase tickets,
call President Marilyn Rinear (863)
697-1807, Event Coordinator Kath-
leen Shatto (863) 467-4663, or Sec-
retary Marie Kirchhoff (863) 357-
0868 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
presentation by renowned author-


ity in musical theatre lan Nairnsey
will be pertaining to Jerome Kern,
Part I. The presentations are held
weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. For
more information contact Mr.
Nairnsey at (863) 801-3147.
Do you want to see your
events posted in the weekly en-
tertainment column? Forward any
publicly open events including
entertainment such as: dancing,
bands, comedians, theatre, special
events, special community events,
. contests, etc to me at caguilar@
newszap.com. Please forward all
information about each event in-
cluding: description of the event,
location (address), date, time,
cost, age appropriateness and
any other information that fits the,
specific event. For additional infor-
mation contact Chauna Aguilar at
(863) 763-3134 ext 4242.


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The ,American Legion
Free Fair provides plenty
of thrills and quite a view
with this ride. The fair, lo-
cated in the field behind
city hall, will be in town
through Feb. 10.


A thrill a minute
The American Legion Free Fair provides a thrill a minute
with rides such as this one. The fair will be in town through
Feb. 10 and is located in the field behind city hall.


Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda

Fancy needlework
This fancy needlework took second place at the American Legion Free Fair. The fair fea-
tures arts and crafts, contests and carnival rides and is located behind the city hall. The
fair will be in town thought Feb. 10.


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comments to okeenews@newszap.com or call 863-467-2033,
but online comments get posted faster and not all phone calls
can be printed. What follows is a sampling of some of the
discussions currently taking place. Thanks for participating!
BUSH: If you vote for McCain as president, you can rest assure that
you will have war, war, and also four more years of the extended Bush
administration because McCain supports the Bush policy.

WHO YOU KNOW: I read the comment from the person who said
you have to know someone to get a job in this town. I am an em-
ployer and when I have a job opening, I don't care who you know. I
am only looking for qualified applicants. However, I have found it is
very difficult to find people who have any business skills, or even basic
English and Math skills. When I review an employment application
and see numerous spelling errors, punctuation errors and grammar
errors, I am not going to hire that person, no matter who they know.
Another problem is how people present themselves. Job applicants
who come in for an interview wearing flip-flops, cutoff shorts and a
dirty t-shirt do not make a good impression. I think claiming that you
have to know someone to get a job is just an excuse.

MUDFEST: I am wondering if people think having the mudfest
the same weekend as the Speckled Perch festival will help or hurt the
festival. Will it bring more people to town, who will also check out the
festival? Or will it tie up traffic on S.R. 70 so badly that people from the
coast will give up and turn around and not make it to Okeechobee
for the festival? Was moving the Speckled Perch Festival to February a
bad move? Did they even consider the fact that mudfest was already
scheduled for that weekend when they decided to move the festival?
Would it have been better to move it to later in March or early April?

OUA: "What is going on with OUA? We just .paid our water bill
and we already have another one due and it hasn't even been a
month." Editor's note: OUA's executive director John Hay-
ford explained that for a given billing period, the customer
is billed on what went through the meter, regardless of the
actual number of day in the billing cycle. However, except for
holidays, storms or other unplanned events, OUA generally
reads a given meter the same time each and every month.
For this particular caller, from what they describe, they are
in cycle 2 billing. There are several billing cycles distributed
throughout the OUA billing area for better utilization of man-
power. For December, the following applies in cycle 2: Meters
read on Dec. 18, 19 and 20, 2007; the bills were mailed on
Dec. 28, 2007. The due date was Jan. 14. On Jan. 15 daily
penalties started accruing. A warning for unpaid bills was
issued in Jan. 22, then Jan 24, wqs the cutoff date for unpaid
bills. In Jan, Cycle 2 meters were read on Jan. 17, 18 and 21.
Bills were mailed on Jan. 28. The due date was Feb. 12, with
penalties accruing on Feb. 13. Warning notices will be issued
on Feb. 22, with a shut off date of Feb. 26. For Feb. billing the
meters will be read in Feb. 18, 19 and 20. The current OUA bill
is due on Feb. 12. You may have confused a warning notice
or shut date with when the bill was actually due in January.
Cycle 2 meters are read once each month at approximately
the same time each month.

DOGS: I think animal control should be patrolling the Lazy 7 area.
There are dogs running around loose all the time.

VISIBILITY: Regarding the mudfest, I hope they do something to
make sure the truck windshields are cleaned before they leave the
mudfest property. They need to have some kind of cleaning station
_ there at the exit and someone checking to make sure- those-leaving
can see out their windshields and w-indmA s and that the side mirrors
are cleaned. It is really dangerous when mud-covered trucks are on
the road, and the drivers can't see properly.
MUDFEST: Hey do y'all know how old you have to be to get into
Mudfest? Rumor has it that if your under 18 you need an adult with
you.

JAIL: Inmates should be shown mutual respect/compassion. I
don't believe in degrading someone just because you are in a position
of higher power. However, I do believe in working their tails off while
they are incarcerated. I totally uphold this tent city idea. And I do not
believe inmates should be afforded material things other than what is
required by law. If I were a criminal I might live in Sheriff Joe's county,
but I sure wouldn't conduct my crimes in his county 'cause knowing
how he runs his Grey Bar Hotel would be enough to deter me!

NEIGHBORS: This is in response to the comment about the
neighbor made in Friday's paper. As a community we are supposed to
help each other out and stay close together. Ignorance never answers
a question. If a person is so upset about something with their neigh-
bor and is not willing to come together and find a solution then that
person is more than welcome to move.
TAX CUTS: I have been having a hard time trying to figure out
whether George W. Bush or Charlie Crist is the worst. They both have
formed these tax cuts that are totally ridiculous and cost us in the long
run and both of them need to be replaced.

DRIVING AND CALLING: I wish they would create a law to stop
people from using cell phones while they are driving. These people
are becoming a hazard on the road and are not only holding up traffic,
but are causing accidents.


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Upcoming Events

Friday- Feb. 8
Narcotics Anonymous meets each Friday for an open discus-
sion meeting at 8 p.m. at the Just For Today Club of Okeechobee, 101
Fifth Ave. For information, call (863) 634-4780 or (863) 467-5474.
Tops Take off Pounds Sensibly #669 meets at 9 a.m. at the
First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second St. The public is in-
vited. Anyone interested in a sensible approach to losing weight and
becoming a part of a caring group is welcome to come and see what
we are all about. For information, contact Ollie Morgret at (800) 932-
8677.
AA. meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist
Church, 200 N.W Second St. This is an open meeting.
AA. meets from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 200
N.W Third St. This is an open speaker meeting.
Saturday Feb. 9
Worship in Song at the Living Word of Faith Church of
Okeechobee, 1902 S. Parrott Ave., on the second Saturday of the
month beginning at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend and all
Christian singers and musicians are welcome to take part. Foi infor-
mation, contact the church at (863) 763-6869; Pastor Lee Minton at
(863) 763-3373; or, Sister Yvonne Price at (863) 467-6657.
Okeechobee Christian Cycles will meet every Saturday at 7:30
a.m. at the Clock Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Ave. A ride will follow
a short business meeting. Anyone is welcome to ride twice before
joining. For information, contact: Roland Spencer at (863) 697-2247;
Debbie Izzo at (863) 634-6257; or, Holly Stewart at (863) 610-1251.
Teen Talk from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Jesus Holy Ghost Crusade
Mission, 1401 N.E. Park St. Every teen is invited. Topics of education
include: AIDS; free HIV testing; STDs; personal issues; domestic vio-
lence; abstinence; abuse of drugs; sex abuse; plus, educational ma-
terials and prevention tools. Call (863) 634-9340 or (863) 357-6248,
for information.
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at Grace Christian, 701 S. Parrott
Ave. It will be a closed discussion.
The Society of Young.Magicians will meet from 10 until 11
a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Avon Park. For informa-
tion, call Dick Laneau at (863) 467-9540 or (727) 345-4323.
Barnyard Buddies meets from 10 a.m. until noon at the County
4-H Extension office at 458 U.S. 98 N. Everyone who would like to
be part of the Barnyard Buddies is invited, or you can sign up at th i
Okeechobee County 4-H Extension office Monday through Friday
from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. For information, call the extension office
at (863) 763-6469.
The Living Word of Faith, 1902 S. Parrott Ave., gospel music
sing at 6 p.m. For information call (863) 763-6869.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. for an open discussion
at the Just For Today Club of Okeechobee, 101 Fifth Ave. For informa-
tion call (863) 634-4780.
Sunday- Feb. 10
A.A. meeting from 7:30 until 8fl. n m at the Churh cof O '. qav


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iour, 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, 101 Fifth Ave. For more information please
call (863) 634-4780
Monday Feb. 11
AA. 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.
VFW #10539 Ladies Auxiliary lunch and bingo will start at
noon at the Post, 3912 U.S. 441 S.E. Auxiliary members and their
guests are invited. Please R.S.VP.: to (863) 763-2308.
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 ap-
pearance for your organization or group, contact Marge Skinner at
(863) 532-0449.
The Genealogical Society of Okeechobee will meet at 1:30
p.m. at the Okeechobee County Public Library, 206 S.W 16th St. This
meeting is open to anyone interested in tracing his or her ancestry.
The annual membership is $10 per person, and $12 for a family.
For information, call Eve at (863) 467-2674; or, visit their web site at
http://www.rootsweb.com/-flgso.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. for open discussion at
the Just for Today club, 101 Fifth Ave. For information, call (863) 634-
4780.
O.e.RA. meets at Peace Lutheran Church, 750 N.W 23rd Lane
at 7 p.m.
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. Karen Graves,
Chapter leader would like to extend a warm welcome to any inter-
ested persons to come by and see what they are about. For informa-
tion call (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 meet-
ings on Monday nights from 7 until 8 p.m. to help family and friends
of alcoholics. For information call Chris at (863) 467-5714.


Community Events

Friday, Feb. 8

Library welcomes John Moran
The Okeechobee County Library welcomes John Moran:
Journal of Light: A Photographer's Search for the Soul of Florida,
on Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. Traveling the Sunshine State with his cam-
eras, John Moran seeks his vision of natural Florida, as it must
have appeared to Ponce de Leon and other early strangers in
paradise. Moran's work celebrates the magic of a unique land-.
scape born of water and blessed with beauty beyond measure.
A University of Florida graduate, Moran's photography has ap-
peared in numerous books and magazines including National
Geographic, Life, Time, Newsweek, Smithsonian, and The New
York Times Magazine and on the cover of the National Audubon
Society Field Guide to Florida.

Saturday, Feb. 9

Benefit for family of Johnny Lamb
F.O.E. #4137, Hwy 441 N. will host a benefit for the family
of Johnny Lamb, who was killed in an auto accident on Dec. 7,
2007. They 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
starting 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.

BHR Moose Lodge plans
On Saturday, Feb. 9, the Buckhead Ridge Moose Lodge will
host a Women of the Moose Bingo Brunch, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Come for brunch and enjoy the games. For more information,
call (863) 763-2250.

Sunday, Feb. 10

The Perrys in concert
Southern Gospel recording artists The Perrys will be in con-
cert Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene,
425 S.W. 28th St. A love offering will be received. For information
call (863) 763-7113.

Monday, Feb. 11

Nutritional Analysis class offered
On Monday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 pim. Dr. Edward Douglas will
teach a CRA Nutritional Analysis class at Douglas Chiropractic
and Fitness Center. For information call (863) 763-4320.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

Healthy Start Board of Directors to meet
The Board of Directors of the Okeechobee Healthy Start Co-
alition will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 11:30 a.m. in their
office, located at 575 S.W 28"' St. within the New Endeavors
School Building. This meeting is open to the public. For informa-
tion call Kay Begin at (863) 462-5877.

Friday, Feb. 15

Free memory loss screenings
Friday, Feb. 15 the Alzheimer's Association will have free
memory loss screenings at the Visiting Nurse Association, 208
S.E. Park St., Okeechobee. Appointments are needed. Please call
Donna True at (800) 861-7826 Ext. I or (772) 285-6291. Screen-
ings are for anyone, any age that is concerned about memory
loss. Screenings conducted by staff from St. Mary's Memory Dis-
order Center.

Sheepdog trial benefits FFA
.The Eleventh (i,,.- ,'l6,,, Sheepdog Trial will benefit the
OHS FFA it will be held at the Tindall Place, 8400 N.E. 120"' St.
Okeechobee on Feb. 15, 16, and 17, starting at 8 a.m. Admission
is $5 per person or $15 per car load. Bring your lawn chairs. For
information call (863) 467 0423.



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Bryan Suarez signs with USF


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Bryan Suarez will still have the
gold but he'll be switching purple
with green.
Suarez chose to sign with the
University of South Florida Bulls
cross country program Wednes-
day on National signing day, the
first day high school athletes can
officially sign with their college of
choice.
For Suarez it was an easy
choice. It was closer to home and
he was also joining one of the
growing college sports programs
in the country. USF also has top
sports facilities and is a member
of the Big East Conference.
Suarez also trades being a
Brahman with being a Bull, which
isn't much of a change.
He said he felt comfortable on
the Tampa campus, and that he
felt he could adjust to life in a big
city. "They seem to care about me
and I like the Coach and believe
in her ideas."
Suarez also liked the fact there
were miles and miles of trails
around campus for him to run.
That is his number one thing,
running.
"I know what I'm running for,
I run for myself and my team, I've
been running a long time, I'll just
keep on running," he said.
His father David Suarez said
signing day was quite emotional
because he got to think of all the
times he has, spent with his son
and the achievements he has
made.
"It's something to see him run-
ning around the house to see him
signing this. This is awesome. It
hasn't hit me yet but I know it's
going to," he added.
Suarez said his son has always
been humble and that is one of
his best assets. He also praised
the kids he hangs out with. He
said they all get along well and
seem to be self motivated.
His mother, Tina, said this was
a proud day for her, "It's pretty
emotional. I never knew it would
be this big. I wasn't sure where


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Bryan Suarez signs his national letter of intent to USF while his dad, David Suarez looks on.


running would take him. He has
always loved to run. This is awe-
some."
Mrs. Suarez said Bryan has
always been self motivated. She
said she has never seen anyone
with more drive, "I can't take any
credit, the older he gets the more
independent and self motivated
he becomes. He is just so self-
driven, he knows what he wants
and he goes after it. I'm so proud
of him."
His Coach Nathan Owen said
he knew he had something spe-
cial some five years ago when
he met Bryan at Yearling Middle
School. He worked with him and
watched him grow into one of the
best runners in Florida.
"Today is a special day. I've
never had a person who cares
so much about everybody else.
It's a sad day but also a good day.
Bryan is an example that if you
work hard you can accomplish
anything," Owen said.
Owen said he will miss Suarez
but that today was a once in a
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Everglades students honored
Students at Everglades Elementary School are achieving excellence everyday: Students
of the Week for Feb. 4-8, are: kindergarten: Haley Underhill, Trey St. Pierre, Desiree Dan-
iel, Kevionna Boswell, Jordin Bradley, Lauren Walters, Jehosafat Tapia; first grade: Mad-
die Chester, Ariel Girardi, Emily Hernandez, Justin Hendereson, Shian Koebernik; second
grade: Tymber Keaton, lan Christie, Kayla Aguilar, Nate Nicoll, Malcolm Williams, Alexan-
dra Jacobo, Alaysia Hart; third grade: Bianca Torres, Roy Perez, Matthew Barlow, Kobe
Kayden, Marie Eshleman; fourth grade: Zachary Mericle, Doris Alvarez, Breanna Sellers;
fifth grade: Tyler Elliott, Sandra Hernandez, GW Jarriel, Juan Liberato, Brandon Baker.
Congratulations to our many outstanding students.


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Students are achieving excelJence everyday at Everglades Elementary School. Students
of the week are: Kindergarten: Marie Wood, Christian Flores, Brook Julian, Lloyd Stone,
Ronnie King, Enrique Vega; First grade: Angel Lopez, Allan Portocarrero, Mea Creech,
Codie Safewright; Second grade: Virginia Hernandez, Carter Kassella, Nyideak Mull, Maria
Garcia, William "Calab" Throop, Rosa Rivera; Third grade: Mariah Casanova, Brilyn Sell,
Maddie Kimble, Alexa Delgado, LeeAnn Campbell: Fourth grade: Wesley Davis, Rakquez
Mull, Chase Boone: Fifth grade: Dakota Voltz, Zachary Reed and Tania Perez. Congratula-
tions to all of our outstanding students and keep up the good work.


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DAR offers
scholarship
A $500 scholarship known as
the Essie D. Millspaugh scholar-
ship is available at the high school.
Applications are available from
Bill Black, Career Counselor.

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

Parenting classes
are offered
Free parenting classes are held
every Monday from 7 until 8 p.m.
at New Endeavor High School.
Classes include topics about chil-
dren from birth to teens. For infor-
mation or to have an interpreter
available call Lori Jaquith at (863)
697-6320 or (863) 462-5000, ext.
282.


Parent education
classes being offered
The Okeechobee County
Healthy Start Coalition will offer
parenting education classes for in-
fants to age 3. All pregnant women
and parents are encouraged to at-
tend. Each participant will receive a
gift. This adults-only parenting class
consists of six, one-hour classes.
You must attend all six classes to
get a certificate of completion. We
now have day and evening classes
available. No child care will be
available. Call (863) 462-5877 for
registration.

Free GED
classes 'offered
Indian River Community Col-
lege will be offering free adult basic
education/GED and English as a
second language classes at these
locations: Dixon Hendry Center,
2229 N.W Ninth Ave., English as
second language classes, Monday


and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until
noon, adult basic education/GED;
Monday through Thursday from
8 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and Friday
from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Yearling
Middle School, 925, N.W. 23 Lane,
English as a second language class-
es, Monday -Wednesday 5:30 until
8:30 p.m.; Everglades Elementary,
3725 S.E. Eighth St., English as a
second language classes, Tuesday
and Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m.

VMS collecting
printer cartridges
Yearling Middle School (YMS) is
collecting empty printer and copy
toner cartridges. They are sent in
for credits that go toward school
supplies to be used by all students.
To donate empty printer or toner
cartridges, they can be dropped off
at YMS, 925 N.W 23rd Lane, or at
the Stichin' Post, 620 S. Parrott Ave.
Or call Tracy at (863) 462-5056, or
Linda at (863) 467-1484 for free
pick up.


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ENERGY STAR program saves energy and money


By MaryAnn Morris
Okeechobee News
Recently the Okeechobee fa-
ther and son construction firm of
Abney and Abney completed the
first new home in Okeechobee
County that meets the require-
ments of the Energy Star pro-
gram.
ENERGY STAR is not only for
new homes. Anyone can benefit
from the principles of the Energy
Star program. An existing home
can be made energy efficient. If
your client is going to retire with
less income or is buying up to a
bigger house, any reduction of
the roughly $1,900 per year the
average family spends to heat,
cool, wash and dry laundry,
clean, light, watch television, etc.
is welcome. It also allows for the


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Look for the ENERGY STAR
logo on products.
purchase of more house.
Energy Star is a joint program
of the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency and the U.S. Depart-
ment of Energy started in 1995.
It helps us all save money and
protect the environment through
energy efficient products and


practices.
Since hot water can be 15 to
25 percent of a home's total en-
ergy cost, think about replacing
the hot water tank with a new en-
ergy-efficient tank, or better yet a
solar hot water heater.
"A complete solar hot water
system, including all the piping,
panel and tank will run $3,750,"
said Kyle Abney, "It pays for itself
in energy savings for a family in
less than a year, for a couple in a
couple years."
"One of the things we did was
use energy-efficient lighting,"
said, Kyle Abney.
Household fixtures have com-
pact fluorescent bulbs. These
widely available bulbs use two-
thirds the electricity, last ten times
as long and generate 70 percent


less heat that standard lighting. To
save on your energy bill, replace
the most used lights -- the kitchen
ceiling light, living room table and
floor lamps, bathroom vanity and
outdoor porch or post lamp with
compact fluorescent bulbs. These
now give a warm, bright light.
Look at the idea of the careful
use of pre-programmed settings
on a programmable thermostat.
The Energy Star web site quotes
about $150 every year in energy
savings. At that rate, the thermo-
stat will pay for itself in a year or
two.
Use Energy Star rated appli-
ances wherever possible.
Add more insulation. In our
area, the Energy Star specifica-
tions are R-30 for the attic, R-13
for wood frame.
Check your ductwork for


leaks. Seal any leaks, no, not with
duct tape. Buy special duct mastic
available at hardware and home
improvement stores. Be sure
ducts are insulated to R-6. The
R-value is the ability of insulation
to keep heat our or in. The higher
the R-values mean more insulat-
ing power.
Reduce air leaks (or drafts)
in your home is often the most
inexpensive way to save money.
Be sure the caulk around doors
and windows is still tight. Replace
worn weather stripping. Seal air
leaks around pipes and wires.


Look at the Florida Solar Ener-
gy web site. There are tax incen-
tives available in our sunny state,
a list of participating power com-
panies (FP&L is one.) and much
other information. For more in-
formation, see The Florida En-
ergy Center web site at www.
fsec.ucf.edu/en/ and the Florida
Energy Office at the Florida Dept.
of Environmental Protection web
sit www.dep.state.fl.us/energy/
energyact/solar.com.
MaryAnn Morris may be contacted
by email at mmorris@newszap.com


Burgess Supply celebrates 50 years


By MaryAnn Morris
Okeechobee News
Burgess Supply has been a fix-
ture in Okeechobee since. 1945
when Red Burgess supplied feed,
barbed wire and just about ahy-
thing a rancher needed. Always
in the same location at 103 South-
west Osceola Avenue, the business
has seen a few changes over the
years. They once sold saddles to
the ranchers and ranch hands. The
first saddle sold was sold to Bill Wil-
liams on Aug. 26, 1955. The store
sold its last saddle in 1978.
Red has passed away and Red's
son, Bobby, has the store now.
Burgess Supply has been operated
by the same family at the same ad-
dress for 63 years.
"I still keep the stock that people
come looking for," said Mr. Burgess.
"I find that the stock of larger stores
often varies and it has become in-
creasingly difficult to find specialty
items there."
It seems that every inch of the
store now holds paint or some
painting-related tool.
Burgess Supply started selling
Benjamin Moore Paints in 1957. To
mark the long years of fruitful as-
sociation, Benjamin Moore execu-
tives came to Okeechobee last year
to celebrate their association with
Bobby Burgess and present him
a plaque for the store wall, now
proudly displayed.
Living upstairs over the store
gives Mr. Burgess a commute-free
life. Where many people have to
rely on transportation, Mr. Burgess
just walks downstairs to work
When entering the store, pay
attention to the wonderful Florida
paintings on the walls, the result of
a lifetime of collecting.
The big guy who waits on you
just might be Richard Markham,
son of Tommy Markham who
is known for his Web site and
DVDs about Okeechobee history.
The Markham brothers came to
Okeechobee in the 1930s to open a
commercial cannery here.
MaryAnn Morris may be contact-
ed at mmorris@newszap.com.


Submitted Photo
Burgess Supply at 113 Southwest Osceola (Fifth) Avenue quietly celebrated 50 years as a
Benjamin Moore retailer in 2007. On Aug. 13, 2007, executives from the Benjamin Moore
Paint Company came to celebrate with Bob Burgess, proprietor of Burgess Supply. From left
to right are: John Caruso and Barry Passeser of Benjamin Moore, Bob Burgess of Burgess
Supply, Steve Bettinger, Ed Churchill of Benjamin Moore.



Real Estate market improving


Real Estate

Roundup
Share your news and photos
for this column by email to
mmorris@newszap.com


By MaryAnn Morris
Okeechobee News
"The market seems to be
moving upward now," said
Kathy Godwin, Publicity Chair
for the Okeechobee Board of
Realtors. "The drop in interest
rates has definitely played into
that. The last couple of weeks
have really been busy."
The Board of Realtors
meeting location has changed.
February's meeting will be at
the Brahma Bull Restaurant on
441 Southeast just before the
Taylor Creek Bridge.
Seacoast National Bank
will sponsor a seminar on Feb.
29. It will deal with projections
for the economy.
This week the number of


foreclosures on the county
Clerk of Courts February cal-
endar has increased from eight
to ten. Foreclosure, sales are
held on Wednesdays at 11
a.m., 312 North West 3rd Street,
Okeechobee.
YOUR news is what we are
all about. Real estate -where
Okeechobee County is going
to develop next and how,
what is selling and why. How
the business climate affects
YOU. Call MaryAnn Morris at
(863) 763-3134, Ext 4224 to
pass on a tip, an idea for a
story or an announcement
for the real estate commu-
nity. You can also email to
mmorris@newszap.com.


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wood floors. New roof.Parcel ID at present resp-
resents the home/2 vacant lots. At dosing the 2 attached 1 car carport and 12x8 storage
vacant lots will be split out and sold separately building. Bring your boat and enjoy the out-
So, this listing is for the home and 1 lot only. Call doors. Call Marcia Barber 863-634-1229.
Listing Office for details and price on the 2 vacant MLS# 93430. Asking $159,900.
waterfront lots. $399.000 (94541) S 9343 Askng $5900

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NO BACKWARD NEIGHBORS' TIrD ON TAILOR CREEK
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2/1 in a nice neighborhood. Home backs mobile home shows nicely, it is three bed-
up to a 30+ acre pasture for added privacy, rooms and 2 baths, has a lovely Florida
New wood flooring in Living Room and new room with a sauna. It is furnished very
.;nl ile f-i.,:-rir r in Ki.her, n rnu.i see6 A ll and m5rn3i, ned ir, a ieial condition
#."'.14 $105,000 #200 374 $265,000


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(mobile completely enclosed) home with breathtaking views deer, & turkey. 3 home's. Main
new addition. Very clean home on Lake home built in '89, 3/2.5, fireplace, porch, 2 car
Okeechobee access canal. Call for your garae. 2ndhomebuiltin79-920 s ft 21,new
appointmentll Relax in the hot tub after a meal roof. 3rd home a 5 Fleetwood 28x56 312
lonq day fishing. #200036 $149,900 May be subdivided. BRINGOFFERSI (#93436)
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JUST LISTED! Big "O" RV Park Lot on the rim canal with lake access-right off
Hwy 78 $65,000 MLS# 200161
2-Big "O" RV irregular Lot's each @ $25,000
Pioneer Estates approx 1 acre ready to put a MH on It elect, and sewer
available $50,000 MLS# 94370
REDUCEDI 6+/- acres to built or to set-up up to four homes $90,000
MLS# 93460







8 Okeechobee News, Friday, February 8, 2008


At the Movies
The following movies are now
showing at the Brahman Theatres
Ill.
Movie times for Friday, Feb. 8,
through Wednesday, Feb. 13, are
as follows:
Theatre I -"Mad Money" (PG-
13) Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9
p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2,
4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at 3 and
7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m.
Theatre II "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 Ill "Bucket List" (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.
Tickets are $5.50 for adults;
children 12 and under are $4.50;
senior citizens are $4.50 for all
movies; and, matinees are $4.
For information, call (863) 763-
7202.


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The Seminole Tribe of Florida's
Family Services Dept. is now hiring
a Counselor for our Brighton
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position provides case management;
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Start a new career in the much needed field of
nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Complete the
Hospitality Assistant course/training at Okeechobee
Healthcare Facility and become a CNA in 4 weeks. Next
class begins soon. Instructor RN/experienced teacher has
a very high CNA exam passing rate. Qualified CNAs are
then eligible for LPN training. Good benefits.
Apply In Person For Further Details:
406 N.W. 4th Street (863) 357-2442

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

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


RIVER ACRES ANNUAL
COMMUNITY YARD SALE
FEB. 8TH & 9TH, 8am-3pm
Follow US 98 North to North-
west 144 Trail, follow signs
to River Acres!
Your next job could be In
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tween 55-63, Widow or Di-
vorced, Non drinker, Smoker
okay... to travel w/5th wheel.
Must like pets. Call Harold
@ (734)368-2962

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
POSTING DATE: February 3, 2008
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
SALARY: $ 50,000 $ 85, 000
The Okeechobee Utility Authority is seeking a qualified appli-
cant to serve as the Director of Operations for the water treat-
ment ( 9,000 customers), wastewater treatment ( 4,200
customers) and maintenance departments. At a minimum, job
responsibilities will include: employee and customer relations,
regulatory compliance, budget preparation, monitoring, con-
struction oversight, meetings and other general administrative
duties.
The minimum qualifications for this position shall include high
school diploma and a clean Florida driver's license. Additional-
ly, a college degree in business administration, engineering or
other related field would be a definite plus.
The applicant should be able to provide a work history, listing
job responsibilities and years of experience at previous work
assignments which would directly relate to the expected work
assignments of this listing. Applicants are expected to provide
a salary history as the well as expected salary requirements.
A pre-employment drug screening will be required.
The Okeechobee Utility Authority offers a benefit package that
includes the standard paid time off for holidays and'accrued
vacation and sick time. Additionally, various health, life and
medical insurances are offered.
Qualified applicants may send their letters of interest and re-
sumes to:
Okeechobee Utility Authority
Attn: John E Hayford
Executive Director
100 SW 5th Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974-4221
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Okeechobee store is NOW
HIRING for RETAIL/SALES
MGR. SALARY + COMM/BO-
NUS. SUNDAYS OFF, Room
for growth to GM. Must have
2yrs. college or 2yrs Mgmt
exp. pass criminal/drug test,
clean MVR, 21 yrs or older,
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rebecca.sordo@aaronrents.com
or apply in person 2302 hwy
441 S.34974
EXPERIENCED
COMMERCIAL
ELECTRICIAN
Must have good
driving record.
Immediate opening.
Bass Electric
2801 SW 3rd Terrace
(863)467-8705
Find it faster. Sell t soon-
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SALES PROFESSIONAL
Local homebuilder needs
qualified Sales Professional.
Must be self-motivated &
organized w/excellent
Interpersonal & presentation
skills. Flexible schedule a
must. Salary plus commission.
Call 863-763-6376
or 863-357-2700
SKILLED LABORERS
& EQUIPMENT
OPERATORS
Needed immediately for
sheet pile driving project
near Okeechobee.
(772)286-5094 Ext. 10


DISABLED, Older Man: Needs
a ride from Ft. Drum to Town
at least once a month.
Please call (863)357-1529
Newspaper Carriers Needed
For Okeechobee Area. Call
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Services



Babysitting 405
Child Care Needed410
Child Care Offered415
Instruction 420
Services Offered 425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435



? NEED HELP ?
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Painting, Repairs, Carpentry
FREE CONSULTATION
(863)763-4775


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Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 515
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Beauty Supplies 525
Bicycles 530
Books & Magazines 535
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
Firewqd.g, 605
Furniture '-,o610
Furs '-
Health & Redcing
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Jewelry 635
Lamps/Lights 640
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Medical Items 650
Miscellaneous 655
Musical Instruments 660
Office Supplies/ V
Equipment 665
Pets/Supplies/
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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



BLUE PIT BULL PUPPIES -
$200 each. Ready to go
March 14, 2008.
(863)634-7892


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NEWSPAPER MAKES
YOU A MORE INFORMED
AND INTERESTING
PERSON.

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readers are more more popular


Agriculture



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



HORSE HAY
17% Protein, Round: $60.
Square bales: $8. Cow
Hay: $45, (863)357-3770


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



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Stucco homes.
$995 Down
Payments
From $895
per month



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,
asswood. (561)718-2822
'BUY, RENT OR LEASE,
3br, 2ba, 2 gar Pool Home,
Close to everything.
Dreamcatcher Realty
863-634-4724
DIXIE RANCH ACRES, 2BR,
1BA, $800 mo. 1st, last &
$500 sec. dep. Call for info.
8am-5pm. (863)357-6700
LAKEPORT 2br, 1 ba,
$750/mo inclds utilities,
Re f s required .
(863)946-1626
NEW DUPLEX 3/2. $1000
per month + 1st, last &
$ 5 0 0 sec dep.
(863)465-0053
Okee, 715 NE 29th Ave.,
2BR/2BA, 1 car garage, Ig.
Fla. rm., Owner/Agent, own-
er financing, lease option,
$950 mo. (863)634-4581 or
(863)634-8726
OKEECHOBEE, 3br, 2ba, with
garage. C/Air, 1st, last &
sec. I. .-.. .7'... I or after
5 pm 863-634-9330


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OKEECHOEE CBS, 3br, 2ba
with Fam./Rm. All file floors,
Hi-Lo Acres. $1300 mo.
772-349-3848 or 597-1967
TREASURE ISLAND -2 br,
1 ba, waterfront house, large
fenced yard. $750/mo
(954)610-5345



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

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 e Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1055
Property Inspection1060
Real Estate Wanted 1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
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


OKEECHOBEE 2 BR, 2 BA,
CBS, 425 NW 10th Ave.
Great home built in 1997.
$139,500 (954)475-0063


ACREAGE 2 1/2 acres
cleared and fenced located in
Four Seasons. Reduced!
$70,000. (863)697-6446



SUNDANCE TRAILS RANCH
6 + acres. Below market.
Priced $149,900
Florida Properties of
Ft., Pierce, LLC
(772)465-6400

Mobile Homes



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




BASSINGER: 3br, 2ba, Double
Wide on 1 Ac. $975/mo, +
1st & Sec. 863-697-1494
CHOICE OF 38R, or 2 BR, 2
ba D/W's No p*r yi-ly I. .i .
starting @ ';.i .nii liii,
$1000 Sec. 863-763-4031
OKEECHOBEE 1BR, 1BA w/
Florida Rm. No pots. $575
mo. & $550 sec. Avail. 3/1
863-763-0648 after 4pm
OKEECHOBEE 2 br, 2 ba, in
nice park, $600/mo,.
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TREASURE ISLAND 2br,
2ba, Ig dbl wide, $750/mo +
utll, w/$1250 deposit, lease
roq., (863)634-9119


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Ietault will be entered against you tor
tihe relief demanded in the complaint or
ptuilion.
DATED this 4th day ol Feb. 2008
SHARON R. ROBERTSON
As Clerk of the Court
KATHY ARNOLD
Deputy Clerk
260081 ON 2/8,15,22,29/2008
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IN THESIRCUIT COURT OFTHE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO: 2007-CA-395
DOUGLAS LCUREY.JR.
GEORGE DAVIS

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PUBLIC NOTICE
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING
A CITY ORDINANCE
PLEASE -h F,,1ir : F, -- r,, ,i. ,i ..f ii.. U i. ..... ., Fo nda will
on Tuesday f I' ..... ,I i.. 1 .. . ... 1 , 11 ,, sble, at City
Hall, 55 SE3rd Ave., Okeeciobee, FL conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on and ttliie at i
to consider final reading of the following Ordinance into law: NO. 1010: AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY O)F OKEECHOBEt, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 716,
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, PARTICULARLY SECTION 78-71 BY ADD-
ING LIGHTING STANDARDS FOR STREETS, PARKING AND OTHER COMMON
AREAS; SECTION 90-511 BY MODIFYING THE PARKING ACCESS DRIVEWAY
WIDTH REQUIREMENTS FOR USES OTHER THAN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES;
SECTIONS 90-532, 90-533 AND 90-534 BY ADDING REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND-
SCAPING IN PARKING AND VEHICULAR USE AREAS AND LANDSCAPE BUFFER
AREAS; AND, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.

in the Ofice of the City Clerk during regular business ours, Mon-Fri, 8am-4 30pm,
except for holidays.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any
decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this
hearing, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk.
In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Florida Statutes
286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Lane Gamiotea no later than two (2) working days
pdor to the proceeding at 863-763-3372 x215; if hearing or voice impaired, call
TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY),
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, CITYCLERK
260336 ON 2/8/08

PUBLIC NOTICE
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING
A CITY ORDINANCE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida will
on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter possible, at City
Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave., Okeechobee, FL conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on and thereafter
to consider final reading of the following Ordinance into law: NO. 1007: AN ORDI-
NANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING THE ALLEY OR ALLEYWAY AS
DESCRIBED HEREIN, WITHIN BLOCK 28, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SUBDIVISION,
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 5 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS FOR OKEE-
CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE
ORDINANCE IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The ordinance is regarding Alley Closing Application No. 86, submitted by Steve
Dobbs, on behalf of property owners) Foster, LLC, The subject alley runs East tc
West between Lots 1 through 10 and Lots 17 through 26 of Block 28, City of Okee-
chobee Subdivision.
All members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in said hearing.
The proposed Ordinance may be inspected in its entirety y members of the public
in the Office of the City Clerk during regular business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:3Opm,
except for holidays.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ,i ; ; ,, ,,1,' f l,i
decision made by the City Counti inir, 1, i in, n,,, ....,,,,' i ii i,,
heuing, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for offiical records of the Clerk,
In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Florida Statutes
286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Lane Gamiotea no later than two (2) -.1, i,
prior to the proceeding at 863-763-3372 x215; if hearing or voice ii1-. .1 i,-1
TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY).
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, CITY CLERK
260335 ON 2/8/08

PUBLIC NOTICE
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING
A CITY ORDINANCE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City o1 Okeechobee, oroda will
on Tuesday February 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter possible, at City
Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave., Okeechobee, FL conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on and thereafter
to consider final reading of the following Ordinance into law: NO. 1009: AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENVIRONMENT, WHICH WILL CREATE ARTICLE IV,
SECTION 30-88, EMERGENCY RESTRICTION WATER USAGE; SECTION 30-89,
ENFORCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESTRICTION WATER USAGE; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
All members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in said hear-
ing. The proposed Ordinance may be inspected in its entirety by members of the
public in the Office of the City Clerk during regular business hours, Mon-Fri.
8am-4'3Opm, except for holidays.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal
any decision made by the City Council wth respect to any matter considered at this
hearing, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which'he appeal is to be based.
City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk.
In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Florida Statutes
286 26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Lane Gamiotea no later than two (2) working days
prior to the proceeding at 863-763-3372 x215; if hearing or voice impaired, call
TOO 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY).
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, CITY CLERK
260345 ON 2/8/08


OHS has first competitive cheerleading squad


The Florida High School Athletic
Association has recognized cheerlead-
ing as a sport and will host the first
ever. FHSAA Cheerleading Competi-
tion. Over 200 High Schools in Flori-
da will be participating in the event.
Okeechobee High School (OHS)
cheerleaders will compete against 26
other schools in the "small non-tum-
bling" category on Friday, March 7,
at Florida Atlantic University in Boca
Raton. Highlights will be featured on
Dodge High School Sports Report.
Try-outs for the squad were held
in November. The team consists of 12
OHS students -- three seniors, eight
juniors and one freshman. Nine of
the girls are returning varsity football
cheerleaders. The girls have been
practicing since November. The squad
will be required to perform a cheer/
chant and dance routine.
Coach Patti Mullins has three years
of coaching experience at Okeechobee
High School In 2000-2001 she coached
at OHS. She then coached the Pep n
Drill squad at South Elementary until
2006. She returned as junior varsity
football cheerleading coach for OHS
in 2006-2007 school year and then be-
came the varsity basketball cheerlead-
ing coach. This year she was the var-
sity football cheerleading coach and


Submitted photo
Okeechobee High School's Competitive Cheerleading Squad includes: (Back row left to right) Coach Pattie
Mullins, Kasey McKane, Krischell Harris, Jessica Ziglar, Jesse Weigum, Cassie Murray (middle row, left to
right) Amanda Franklin, Cherie Huddleston, Courtney Beamer, Katelyn Stuart (front row left to right) Samantha
Rexroad, Billie Jo Freeman, Tiffany Etchison.


now coaches the competitive squad.
Ms. Mullins is an alumnus of
Okeechobee High School, Class of


1991. She was a cheerleader in high Cheerleading Coaches in December,
school. She received her certification which is requirement for coaching
with the American Association of staff with FHSAA.


Fun shoot raises thousands for Shands hospital


The Second Annual Sporting Clays
Fun Shoot, presented by AT&T on Jan.
26, at Quail Creek Plantation, gained
momentum in 2008 with a renewed
spirit of team and individual competi-
tion, sponsors and participants raised
more than $7,000 to benefit Shands
Children's Hospital.
Shands Children's Hospital is one
of the leading referring hospitals in the
state, treating kids from every county
in Florida, 45 additional states and five


countries.
Participants took to the 14-station
course at 8:30 a.m. and shot 100 sport-
ing clays. Recognition was awarded to
the Top Gun Team, Top Gun Male, Top
Gun Female, and Top Gun Youth.
Vonnie McDaniel was the winner of
the Top Gun Female award, with a score
of 89. Top Gun Team went to the Wal-
pole Inc. Team; Bob Phillips, Cliff Fuller,
Rob Phillips and Charlie Hollingsworth


with an average score of 89.25. Top Gun
Male was awarded to Tim Luke from
West Palm Beach with a score of 98.
It was a fun-filled day spent enjoy-
ing the outdoor ambiance of south
Florida with friends and family while
raising money for Shands Children's
Hospital, which treats children with
all kinds of illnesses.
Thanks go to event sponsors, AT&T
Communications, Walpole Inc., Wil-


liamson Cattle Co., Platinum Perfor-
mance Builders, Waste Management,
Vest Concrete, United Agri Products,
Riverside Bank, Med-Zone Inc., Cold-
well Banker Berger Real Estate, Quik
Change Service Center, Syfrett Feed,
Okeechobee Livestock Market, Gold-
en Corral, and Michael W White,
photographer. Thanks also go to each
participant for a successful event and
for making a difference in the life of
a child.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO: 2007-CA-391
DOUGLAS L CUREY, JR.
Plaintiff
V.
WILLIAM E. SMITH AND
JEAN B. SMITH
Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: WILLIAM E. SMITH AND JEAN B.
SMITH, AND ALL OTHERS WHOM IT
MAY CONCERN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for
quiet title to the following property in
Okeechobee County, Florida:
LOTS C & D OF TRACT 11, OF THE E V2
OF W 'OFNY1/OF N/1ONTRACT
11, SECTION 17; AND W1'/2FNN/
OF N V' OF TRACT 11, SECTION 17,
TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33
EAST according to the plat thereof re-
corded in Plat Book 4, Pages 3A-D in-
clusive, of the public records of
Okeechobee County, Florida.
has been filed against you and you are
-'.1 i- ,; I ) Ih im ..ll |,
r1, ,, F . :,,, "
nue, Okeechobee, FL 34974, on or be-
fore 3/11/2008 and ile the original
with the clerk of this court either be-
fore service on the Plaintiff's attorney
or immediately thereafter; otherwise a

petition.
DATED this 4th day of Feb. 2008
SHARON R. ROBERTSON
As Clerk of the Court
KATHY ARNOLD
Deputy Clerk
260071 ON 2/8,15,22,29/2008

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;
GERALD MATTHEWS; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF THOMAS L. KING A/K/A
JAQUELIN KING; JOHN DOE; JANE
DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN
POSSESSION OF THE SUBJ CT
PROPERTY are defendants. I will sell
to the highest and best bidder for cash
at the OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDI-
CIAL CENTER, 312 NW 3RD STREET,
JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, SECOND
FLOOR, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
34972 at the Okeechobee County
Courthouse, in OKEECHOBEE, Florida,
at 11:00 a.m. on the 27th day 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.
NY 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 of their
disabilities need special accommoda-
tion to participate in this proceeding
should contact not later than 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 impaired)
Dated this 22nd day of Jan., 2008.
SHARON ROBERTSON
Clerk of The Circuit Court
By: /S/ Linda F Young
Deputy Clerk
258170 ON 2/1,8/08


IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE NINETTENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.: 2007-CP-396
DOUGLAS L CUREY, JR.
Plaintiff
vs.
DIMITIROS KAPTIS,
Defendant.
S NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: DIMITIROS KAPTIS, AND ALL OTH-
ERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for
quiet title to the following property in
Okeechobee County, Florida:
LOT C OF TRACT 8 EAST 1/2 OF WEST
1/2 OF NORTH 1/2 OF NORTH 1/2 OF
TRACT 08 SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP
34S RANGE 33E, according to the plat
book thereof recorded in Plat Book 4 at
pages 3A-D inclusive of the Okeecho-
ee County Public Records.
has been filed against you and your are
required to serve a copy of your writ-
ten defenses, if any, to it on Shelly A.
McKay, Esq., the Plaintiff's attorney,
whose address is 207 SW 2nd Ave-
nue, Okeechobee, FL 34974, on or be-
fore 3/11/2008, and file the original
with the clerk of this court either be-
fore service on the Plaintiff's attorney
or immediately thereafter; otherwise a
default will be entered against you for
the relief demanded in the complaint or
petition.
DATED this 4th day of Feb., 2008.
SHARON. ROBERTSON
As Clerk of the Court
By: Kathy Arnold
Deputy Clerk
260092 ON 2/8,15,22,29/08
LEGAL NOTICE
A public auction will be held at BMJ Tow-
ing, Inc. Lot at 414 South Parrott Ave-
nue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 on
Friday the 22nd day of February 2008
from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Pursuant to
Florida statute 713.78 for unpaid tow-
ing and storage. Year, Make, Model &
Vin's as follows:
1998 Green BMW Z3
4USCH732XWLEO5878
Terms of sale are cash, and no checks
will be accepted The seller reserves
the nght of final bid. All sales are final.
No refunds will be made. Said automo-
biles will be sold in "AS IS" with no
guarantees.
260318 ON 2/8/08


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Submitted photo
Shands Children's Hospital Ambassador Isaac Kinchen congratulates
Vonnie McDaniel, who won Top Gun Female award with a score of 89.
Isaac, age nine has had two heart surgeries at Shands Children's Hospital
and will require one final procedure in another year or two.


Shands Children's Hospital Ambassador Grace Kercheville and her
Dad Brent thank participants and sponsors for their donations during
the awards luncheon. Grace was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome
(PWS) at five-months, PWS, a genetic disorder that affects appetite,
growth, metabolism, learning ability and behavior. Children with PWS
eventually develop an insatiable appetite, which coupled with slow
metabolism, low muscle tone and inability to exercise can lead to severe
obesity.


Children's Television goes exploring in the Everglades


NAPLES -- With television's Febru-
ary Sweeps Week approaching, Ever-
glades restoration at the South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD)
will benefit from the attention as three
TV episodes of Aqua Kids air on Florida
stations. Aqua Kids is a half-hour pro-
gram showing young people taking ac-
tion across the United States to preserve
aquatic environments and wildlife. The
Everglades episodes will start airing af-
ter February 11, 2008. Local times and
stations can be found at http://www.
aquakids.tv/showtimes.htm#Florida.
In the three episodes, Aqua Kids ex-


plore the science behind environmental
restoration, focusing on Everglades wa-
ter quality improvements achieved by
SFWMD storm water treatment areas
and the progress in restoring healthy es-
tuaries. Activities in the program range
from water quality testing and bird
counts to fish sampling and swamp
diversity studies. Camera crews and
six students, including two from North
Naples Middle School, filmed the seg-
ments last fall with assistance from SF-
WMD staff.
"It is extremely exciting to see a
young people's television program fo-


caused on Everglades restoration," said
SFWMD Governing Board Chairman
Eric Buermann. "Children are our fu-
ture, and it is through their enthusiasm
for the projects we have started that
South Florida will see lasting change."
Aqua Kids is sponsored by Captain
Kids, an organization that involves chil-
dren in water-related activities. Episodes
of the program show young people in-
volved in activities such as saving sea
turtles and participating in beach clean-
ups. Aqua Kids aims to demonstrate the
real contributions children can make in
protecting natural environments.


Everglades restoration is a key mis-
sion of the South Florida Water Manage-
ment District. Together with the State of
Florida, the SFWMD has invested $1.8
billion in Everglades water quality im-
provements and committed another
$250 million to Lake Okeechobee,
coastal estuary and northern Everglades
projects. For more information about
Everglades restoration and water qual-
ity improvements, visit the website at:
www.sfwmd.gov.
The program will air on Saturday at
12:30 p.m. on WFLX (Fox-West Palm
Beach).


Landscapes can remain healthy with reduced watering


WEST PALM BEACH -- South Florida
landscapes are accustomed to having
less water during the dry season and
can remain healthy and even flourish
with one-day-a-week watering- in win-
ter months. New installations will need
additional water for only a few weeks,
while their roots systems become es-
tablished.
The South Florida Water Manage-
ment District (SFWMD) is reminding
residents that under the new one-day-
a-week irrigation restrictions, additional
watering days and times have been al-
located for the establishment of new
lawns and landscapes. A flexible sched-
ule allows up to 60 days of additional
watering for new installations, ensuring
an adequate establishment period for
the vast majority of common plant spe-
cies.
Residents with fewer than five irri-


gated acres can water installations .that
have been in place 30 days or less be-
tween the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. on
any day except Friday. New installations
may be watered between the hours of
2 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednes-
day, Thursday, and Saturday on days
31-60 after installation. Residents with
more than five irrigated acres have ex-
tended watering hours -- between mid-
night and 8 a.m. based on the same
schedule. Residents are encouraged
to keep a dated receipt of purchase or
other documentation should they be
required to show proof of the installa-
tion date.
"It is an unfortunate public percep-
tion that now is not a good time to buy
plants," said SFWMD Governing Board
Chairman Eric Buermann. "The District's
water shortage order provides sufficient
time and flexibility for new installations


to be properly established, so residents
should not be discouraged from buying
new plants or installing new lawns and.
landscapes. In fact, a number of native
and drought-tolerant species could be
great additions to one's garden at this
time of year."
While voluntary conservation is en-
couraged, low-volume irrigation sys-
tems -- including drip, bubble and mi-
cro-jet systems that apply water directly
to plant root zones and do not produce
runoff -- save water and may be used at
any time. Watering cans also are con-
sidered low-volume and may be used
anytime. Hand-watering with one hose
fitted with an automatic shut-off nozzle
is allowed for 10 minutes per day for
landscape stress relief and to prevent
plant die-off.
Residents also are encouraged to use
proper landscaping and irrigation tech-


niques that can help use water more
efficiently. Shade-loving shrubs should
be planted under trees, for example,
and a three-inch layer of mulch on all
plant beds can retain moisture for ex-
tended periods. Lawnmower blades
should be kept sharp and raised to
four inches, if possible.
"If we use water wisely, our resi-
dential landscapes can still look green
and healthy even during once-a-
week irrigation restrictions," added
Carol Ann Wehle, executive director
of the SFWMD. "With seasonal rain-
fall to help, a sixty-day watering-in
period should be more than enough
to allow most new installations to be
properly established. We also encour-
age the installation of low-volume ir-
rigation systems, which can be used
anytime and are ideal for water-loving
plants."


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.AiLATEI $23,990
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SUNRISE RI

"Over 75 Years Of Value ~ From Our Family To Yours."

www.sunrise-ford.com

5435 U.S. 1 South, Fort Pierce 1 Mile South of Midway Road on U.S. 1
Ft. Pierce 461- 6000
CALL TOLL FREE OUTSIDE ST. LUCIE COUNTY 877-251-FORD (3673)


OKEECHOBEE RD.
MIDWAY RD..
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Prices and payments shown do not include tax, tag, title, license and $289 dealer fee. All payments 72 mo.
financing at 6.99% APR WAC Fold Motor Credit with $2,000 cash or trade equity. 720 FICO score may be required
after applicable rebate. Ranger, F-150, Econoline, Super Duty priced after commercial account rebate. Company
liability insurance certification required. Special APR financing is in lieu of rebate and will affect sale prices by
applicable rebate amount, not all buyers will qualify foi lowest rate. Vehicles priced after all rebates applied. Terms
vary by model and prices were accurate at time of printing and subject to change due to incentives at time of sale.
Vehicles shown approximate likeness to in-stock inventory. See dealer for more details.


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