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Inside

Child porn suspect
gets lower bond
An Okeechobee man cur-
rently in the county jail on 35
counts of possession of child
pornography went before Cir-
cuit Judge Lawrence Mirman
and was granted a reduction in
his $1,750,000 to k.ec.
Records at the Okeechobee
County Jail indicate that Thom-
as Brewster Manton, 68, N.E.
Eighth Ave., is still incarcer-
ated despite having his bond
reduced to $700,000 on Friday,
Feb. 15.
Page 2

Drug charge filed
against local man
An Okeechobee man who
,was stopped by a deputy from
the Okeechobee County Sher-
iff's Office (OCSO) for report-
edly spinning his tires ended up
in jail on a felony drug charge.
Jody Clinton Underhill, 45,
N.W 33r' Ave., was arrested
Tuesday, Feb. 19, on a charge
of possession of a controlled
substance. He is being held in
the Okeechobee County Jail
without bond.
Page 2

Briefs

Boater access closed
near Kissimmee
River Navigation Lock
Due to construction and
maintenance activities, a sec-
tion of the Kissimmee River
(between the S-154 and the
S-65E and S-84 structures) is
closed to boaters. This includes
access points along this sec-
tion, all of which will be clearly
marked.
Maintenance of water con-
trol structures is vital to the mis-
sion of the South Florida Water
Management District. To en-
sure adequate flood protection
and the ability to deliver water
supply when it is available, the
Okeechobee Field Station in-
vests $2 million each year main-
taining pump stations, water
control structures and naviga-
tion locks that serve the public
north of Lake Okeechobee.
For additional information
about this or any of our proj-
ects, please phone the SFWMD
Okeechobee Service Center at
863-462-5260 or 800-250-4200.

Drought Index

Current: 497
Source: Florida Division
of Forestry
Local Burn Ban: None

Lake Levels

10.13 feet
Last Year: 11.45 feet

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

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Thieves target unlocked cars


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
Area investigators are cur-
rently searching for clues in con-
nection with a recent spate of
burglaries committed in the city
and county where cash, cam-
eras and handguns have been
taken from unlocked vehicles.
Detective John Zeigler, of the
Okeechobee City Police Depart-
ment (OCPD), said he has con-
firmed up to 14 car break-ins
that took place in the southwest,
northwest and northeast sec-


tions of the city. He said those
burglaries occurred during the
period of Friday, Feb. 15, through
Monday, Feb. 18.
Although the time frame var-
ies, he said most of the burglar-
ies were done during the evening
of Saturday, Feb. 16, through the
morning of Sunday, Feb. 17.
He said the thief, or thieves,
have primarily just taken loose
change but in one instance a
loaded revolver was stolen from
an unlocked vehicle.
'All 'of the vehicles were un-


locked and there were no signs
of forced entry," said Detective
Zeigler of the burglaries.
That scenario is the same with
a number of cases being worked
by detectives at the Okeechobee
County Sheriff's Office (OCSO).
Detective Ted Van Deman said in
at least three of those burglaries
handguns were taken.
"They'll take anything of val-
ue -- cell phones, guns, cameras,
loose change, MP3 players and
Ipods," he said.
As with the city, each burglar-


Frist Award: Hospital employee honored


Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy
Morse poses with hospital CEO Robert Lee and her award.

Raulerson announces prestigious award


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Chrissy Morse was praised
as much for her work inside the
hospital as she was for her char-
itable and humanitarian work
Tuesday as Raulerson Hospital
CEO Robert Lee introduced her
as the 2008 winner of the Frist
Humanitarian Award.
"I'm very excited. I'm very
surprised. I did not think I
would get it," she noted.
Her husband Dick, her mom
Gail and her brother'kevin were
among the family members
that were on hand to share the
moment with Morse, who has
worked at the hospital for nine
years. She is now in the pro-
cess of becoming a registered
nurse'.
"I have two little kids at
home and working so it has
been a tough job but everyone
around here is very supportive
and they help you out," she
noted.
Morse started in the hospi-
tal in the housekeeping unit in
1999. She was transferred to
OR as a housekeeper/transport-
er in 2004. She has worked her
way up the ranks to her current
position as secretary in the OR.
She noted it has been a very re-


ized vehicle was unlocked.
'1It all boils down to one thing
-- you've got to lock your doors,"
said Detective Van Deman.
At this point one person is
being sought for questioning
in connection with the thefts in
the city. Detective Zeigler said he
is looking for a thin white male
standing around 5-foot-9-inches,
with brown hair. He was last seen
wearing a long-sleeved medium
blue hooded sweat shirt also
referred to as a hoodie that
hangs to just above his knees.


He was also wearing long shorts
that struck him in the shins and
were possibly brown in color.
The clothes, said Detective
Zeigler, appear to be oversized
for his physical stature. The
man was last seen on foot in the
southwest section of the city.
The OCPD detective said al-
though a gun and a digital cam-
era have been stolen the thief
or thieves have primarily stolen
loose change and cash. In one
case, they took $80 in cash, he
See Thieves Page 2


City council



changes LDRs


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
It could be expensive now
for City of Okeechobee resi-
dents to ignore water restric-
tions, thanks to an ordinance
passed at the Tuesday, Feb. 19
meeting of the city council. The
council also considered alley
closings, changes to land de-
velopment regulations (LDRs),
purchase of automobiles, fore-
closure procedures and evalua-
tion of the city attorney and city
manager.
At the request of engineer
Steve Dobbs, who was acting
on behalf of property owners,
Fosler, LLC, the council closed
an alley in the northwest por-
tion of the city necessary for
the Casa Bella housing devel-
opment. The owner agreed to
erect a fence to separate his


property from an adjoining
lake.
Turning to LDRs, the council
passed an ordinance that would
allow for a special exception
for assisted living facilities and
hospitals in commercial zoning
districts.
The second LDR change
adopted at the meeting dealt
with a variety of subjects such
as lighting standards for streets,
parking, driveways access and
requirements for landscaping
in parking areas.
The council approved the
first reading of an ordinance
to close the north-south alley
parallel to S. Parrott Avenue -
between S.W. 10h and S.W.
11 Streets. They set a date of
March 18 for the second read-
ing and final approval. Once
See LDR Page 2


MI-Cin Ranch



case is tabled


Morse and her husband pose for family members at the
awards ceremony.


warding experience.
Mr. Lee said Morse is very
well thought of by her co work-
ers. He noted three words that'
describe her are ready, willing
and able. "She epitomizes ser-
vice. She is known for picking
up fellow co workers children
when they are on call. She nev-
er hesitates."
Morse also was praised for
her support of the Hospital
Breast Cancer Team and her
service in helping raise funds
for the HCA Hope Fund.
"I have a busy life but I try to
do as much as I can," she not-


ed, "We enjoy it, a lot of people
in my department do the char-
ity work, we like it a lot."
Lee said Morse continu-
ally goes above and beyond to
serve her department both in
the areas of patient care and
taking care of her co workers.
"She can be counted on to
do what ever you ask her to do
and you can rest assured if she
is involved she gives 110 per-
cent," he added.
Lee introduced some of
the past winners of the award

See Award Page 2


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By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Are certain Okeehcobee
County ordiances illegal? That
is the position of Blaine Hib-
berd; attorney for Cynthia and
Michael Ricker, owners of Mi-
Cin Ranch.
The alleged code violation
case of the Rickers was the first
item on the agenda at the Tues-
day, Feb. 19 special magistrate
hearings. The hearing drew
quite a few spectators and po-
tential participants. However,
interested persons will now
have to wait a little longer for
the outcome.
On several dates in 2006 and
2007 the ranch owners con-
ducted horse auctions, sold tack
and feed and rented their facil-
ity, according to code enforce-


ment officer Blanca Saucedo.
They were cited for reportedly
conducting commercial and
recreational activities in an ag-
ricultural zoning district and
constructing arena lighting and
an announcer's booth without
a building permit.
In January of 2007 the Rick-
ers were granted a special ex-
ception by the planning board
to allow for equine related
activities such as horse board-
ing, small-scale competition, a
training facility, health clinics
for horses, horse auctions and
a specialty tack shop in an ag-
riculture zoning area. One of
the requirements of the special
exception was that arena light-
ning be shielded to avoid offsite
impacts. The Rickers were also
See Ranch Page 2


Okeechobee News/Eric Kopp

Bomb threat
Empty shopping carts were about all there was in the
Wal-Mart shopping lot Wednesday afternoon after the
store was evacuated due to a bomb threat. According
tp Lieutenant Billy Markham of the Okeechobee County
Sheriff's Office, a call came in to the 9-1-1 center at 2:48
p.m. stating that bombs had been planted at Wal-Mart,
Publix and the sheriff's office. While the Wal-Mart store
was cleared of shoppers and employees, Lt. Markham
said the sheriff's office was not evacuated but a perim-
eter search was done and nothing was found. No bombs
were found at either of the other businesses. This is the
second time such a threat has been made regarding Wal-
Mart and the sheriff's office.
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Child porn suspect gets lower bond


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
An Okeechobee man currently
in the county jail on 35 counts of
possession of child pornography
went before Circuit Judge Law-
rence Mirman and was granted a
reduction in his $1,750,000 bond.
Records at the Okeechobee
County Jail indicate that Thomas
Brewster Manton, 68, N.E. Eighth
Ave., is still incarcerated despite
having his bond reduced to
$700,000 on Friday, Feb. 15.
Manton was originally ar-
rested Oct. 16, 2007, by Detec-
tive Sergeant Brad Stark of the
Okeechobee County Sheriff's
Office (OCSO) after images of
alleged child pornography were
found on his laptop computer.
Manton, who has entered a
plea of not guilty, was not in court
last week but was represented
by his West Palm Beach attorney
Samuel J. Montesino. In court


documents, Mr. Montesino states
that his client is no flight risk and
will surrender
his passport and
will agree to el-
ther supervised
or GPS monitor-
ing.
Those same
documents also
indicate that ..
Manton has no Thomas
prior criminal Manton
history.
Judge Mirman granted the
bond reduction and will allow
Manton to travel to West Palm
Beach to meet with Mr. Montesi-
no.
Manton's arrest stemmed
from images found on his com-
puter when he took it to a local
business for repair. Sgt. Stark said
hundreds of pornographic images
were found on the computer by
the technician who was working


on the lap top. Out of those hun-
dreds, Sgt. Stark said the number
of images to be investigated was
narrowed down to 115.
"The 115 images were porno-
graphic and provocative child im-
ages," said Sgt. Stark in an earlier
interview.
From that, the state selected
35 photos on which they filed
charges.
Sgt. Stark said it is believed that
the images on those 35 photos are
children under the age of 12.
"Every photo found was of a
child in what I would consider to
be hard core pornography," said
Sgt. Stark in that prior interview.
"This is one of the worst kinds of
cases you could possibly work."
The OCSO detective explained
that as the computer technician
was working on Manton's com-
puter an image of a child posing
in an inappropriate position was
found.. Sgt. Stark said the image


included the anatomy of a male
subject.
When Manton returned to the
Okeechobee business to pick up
his computer Sgt. Stark was wait-
ing for him.
Sgt. Stark said Manton has
traveled extensively outside of the
United States.
In a prior court appearance
Manton told then-Circuit Court
Judge Sherwood Bauer Jr. that
he helped Benazir Bhutto, the for-
mer prime minister of Pakistan,
get into college in the United
States. Prime Minister Bhutto at-
tended both Radcliffe College and
Harvard University.
Mrs. Bhutto was first sworn in
as prime minister on Dec. 2,1988.
She died Dec. 27, 2007, when a
gunman shot her in the neck then
set off a bomb as she was leaving
an election rally in Rawalpindi. At
least 20 other people were killed
in the attack.


Drug charge filed against local man


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
An Okeechobee man who
was stopped by a deputy from the
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Of-
fice (OCSO) for reportedly spin-
ning his tires ended up in jail on
a felony drug charge.
Jody Clinton Underhill, 45,
N.W 33,d Ave., was arrested
Tuesday, Feb. 19, on a charge of
possession of a controlled sub-
stance. He is being held in the
Okeechobee County Jail without
bond.


LDR
Continued From Page 1
again the topic of setting a policy.
for alley closing came up. The
mayor directed staff to work on
such a policy.
Violators of water restrictions
can now be fined anywhere from
$25 to $500. If they contest the
fine and are determined to be
guilty, they could face a fine up to
$500.
Councilman Clayton Williams
said he thought the maximum
fine of $500 was too steep. He of-


Ranch
Continued From Page 1
limited to four horse auctions a
year. In addition they were also
forbidden to sponsor public spec-
tator events or change admission
for viewing events.
However, the Rickers later re-
scinded their special exception,
believing it was not required un-
der the Florida Right to Farm Act.
Mr. Hibberd contended that the
ordinances the Rickers were cited
under were unconstitutional. He
said the ordinances hindered his
clients' right to conduct agricul-
tural activities under the Florida
Right to Farm Act. As for the build-
ing permit charges, he stated that
nonresidential structures built on
agricultural property were exempt
from building permits. Mr. Hib-
berd has filed a motion in circuit
court contending that the county
ordinances cited in this case were
illegal under Florida Statutes.
Mr. Hibberd argued that hear-
ing the case now before the cir-
cuit court ruled on the legality of
the ordinances would be putting
the cart before the horse.


An arrest report by Deputy
Matthew Hurst
states that he
stopped a white
Ford pickup
truck around
10:16 p.m. Tues-
day after he saw
the driver of the.
truck spin the ~
tires while leav- Jody
ing a gas station Underhill
on U.S. 98 N.
After he stopped the truck,
Deputy Hurst stated in his report
that he began to speak with Un-


fered an amendment making the
maximum fine $100. The coun-
cil was divided on the issue with
councilmen Lowery Markham
and Clayton Williams voting for
it and Councilmen Dowling Wat-
ford and Lydia Jean Williams vot-
ing against it. Mayor Jim Kirk cast
the deciding no vote.
The code enforcement board
had recommended that the S.W
Park Street property of William
Rose be foreclosed. The property
had accrued a fine of $2,825 for
failure to have the proper busi-
ness license. Upon the statement
of Mr. Rose that he had never ap-


"I seriously doubt any court is
'going to declare the ordinances
unconstitutional," asserted at-
torney John Cook. Mr. Cook was
representing the county in this
case since there was a possible
conflict of interest with county at-
torney Laura McCall.
Special magistrate Lois Nich-
ols agreed to wait one month
before hearing the case to allow
the circuit court to rule. The case
against Mi-Cira may or may not be
heard next month, depending of
the ruling of the court. If the court
rules that the ordinances in ques-
tion or their application by the
county are illegal, there will be
no case against the Rickers. If the
court rules in favor of the county,
the Rickers will be back before
special magistrate next month.
Mi-Cin Ranch has been active
in promoting youth activities. The
Rickers were honored last year
with the Friend of 4-H Award for
their sponsorship of youth activi-
ties and conducting fundraisers.
Turning to other items on the
agenda, the properties of Opti-
mum Holdings, Angela Cunning-
ham, Walter C. Parnell and N. &
A Real Estate were found to be in


derhill, who was driving the ve-
hicle.
"Jody appeared slow and le-
thargic when answering ques-
tions," states the deputy's report.
While he could not smell al-
cohol on Underhill, the deputy
states in his report that he felt the
man was under the influence of
narcotics because of the way he
was acting.
As he began to search Under-
hill, the deputy said he felt some-
thing in the man's right pocket.
When the deputy asked the man
what was in his pocket, Underhill


peared before the code board, it
was the consensus of the council
that he should have a hearing be-
fore that board first. The motion
to start foreclosure proceedings
was pulled and no action taken
on the matter.
The council approved a reso-
lution providing for the lease-fi-
nancing of 24 2008 Ford Crown
Victorias with left hand mount
spot lights for the police depart-
ment.
It was time once again for the
annual evaluations of the city at-
torney and city administrator.
On the grading scale used 5.0 is


compliance and those cases were
dismissed.
Clara Brown Ghent's estate on
N.E. 14th Avenue had been cited
for a condemned, burned mo-
bile home and maintenance of a
nuisance. The special magistrate
ruled that if the property was not
in compliance by April 10, a fine
of up to $250 a day could be im-
posed.
Code enforcement officer
Blanca Saucedo stated that some
cleanup had been done on Betty
Stas' Northwest 834th Court prop-
erty. Ms. Saucedo said the prop-
erty was almost in compliance
and the owner was asking for an
extension of time for compliance.
The shed and debris had been re-
moved and the property had been
mowed. The special magistrate
ruled that the property must be
in compliance by March 13 or a
fine of up to $250 a day could be
imposed.
Ms. Saucedo stated that Stacia
Steins had also made progress
toward removing unlicensed/
inoperable vehicles, junk and
overgrowth from her N.W 84"'
Court property. The owner was
given until March 13 to come into


reportedly told Deputy Hurst it
was probably a pocketknife.
Underhill was placed under
arrest and the item was removed
from the man's pocket.
The arrest report states that
the bottle contained several pills
-- specifically, oxycodone, metha-
done and xanax.
Deputy Hurst also stated in his
report that Underhill did not have
a prescription for the pills.
The arrest report does not in-
dicate if Underhill was issued a
traffic citation.


the highest possible score, 4.0 is
good, 3.0 is satisfactory, 2.0 is fair
and 1.0 is unsatisfactory. The city
attorney, John Cook, received an
average score of 3.55 based on
individual evaluation sheets filled
out by the councilmen. City ad-
ministrator Brian Whitehall's av-
erage score was 4.825. The mayor
reminded the council that the at-
torney is a part time position and
asked them not to put full time
demands on him.
Post your opinions in the Public
Issues Forum at www.newszap.
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reached at pgawda@newszap.com.


compliance or face a fine of up to
$250 a day.
Donald Spath had been cited
for converting a residential home
on N.W 39th Circle into a quad-
plex. He was also cited for having
an unsafe structure. Mr. Spath
was given until April 10 to either
repair or demolish the property.
Carolyn Kay Buffum was fac-
ing a fine of up to $250 a day
because of debris and the condi-
tion of a mobile home on her S.E.
19th Court lot. Code enforcement
officer Gina Gehring stated Ms.
Buffum was requesting a 15 day
extension. She said that Ms. Buf-
fum paid a contractor to do the
job. However, the contractor had
not yet obtained the necessary
permit. Special magistrate Nich-
ols ruled that a fine of $40 a day
for every day of noncompliance
begin on Feb. 20.
Adaish Jangbadoor was fined
$100 a day for every day a derelict
mobile home and debris remain
on his N.W. 25411 Street property,
beginning Feb. 20.
Post your opinions in the Public
'Issues Forum at www.newszap.
com. Reporter Pete Gawda may be
reached at pgawda@newszap.com.


News Briefs

Tax returns and E-filing done free
AARP-Taxaide offers free, tax preparation and E-Filing. Our free
service can answer most of the tax issues faced by all middle to low
income taxpayers. With special attention to taxpayers, age 60 or older.
This service will continue until April 15, on Mondays and Tuesdays
from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the American Legion Bingo hall, 501 S.E.
Second St. (doors open 8:45 a.m. no sooner.) You must bring last years
tax return, all W-2's; 1099s; Interest, Dividend, Broker and Social Secu-'
rity Statements and any other financial documents for 2007. Picture ID,
Social Security card and birth dates required for everyone to be listed
on the return. For direct deposit of refund must have a blank check.
The program cannot help with state income tax returns. (Florida does
,not have state income tax.) Help is first come, first served, no appoint-
ments. For information call Neile Foreman, District Coordinator, (863)
357-1694. (Please do not call the American Legion for information!) -

Fair seeks Creative Skill and Craft entries
The Okeechobee County Fair Association is seeking adult and
youth contest participants for the upcoming, fair March 7-16, the
contests consists of quilting, sewing, painting, drawing, photography,
horticulture and woodworking. There will also be food competitions
such as home baking and canned goods, as well as a vegetable, com-
petition featuring 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.okeechobeecounty-
fair.com under the exhibits link, or pick up copies at the Okeechobee
County Extension Office at 458 Highway 98 North. If you have ques-
tions, please contact Dianne Spann at 634-3327

Help with FPL electric bills available
The Salvation Army Okeechobee Service Unit is administering
FPLs Care to Share Program in Okeechobee County. The Care to
Share Program is funded by Okeechobee's FPL customers and FPL
Corporate funds. The program was set up to help lower income resi-
dents with their electric bill once a year under specific circumstances.'
The program provides emergency assistance funds to customers who
are in a crisis situation and unable to pay their first FPL electric bill.
There are rules and guidelines that must be met to qualify. If you are;
an FPL customer and need help call the office at 763-6020, leave your
name and number and they will call you back for a phone interview,
to see if you qualify.


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said.
"We need more eyes and ears
out there," said Detective Zeigler.
"We need citizens to report when
they see suspicious people in the
neighborhood or walking about
the neighborhood. When they
see someone around a neigh-
bor's vehicle, for example, call
law enforcement so we can cur-
tail this activity."
He said in one burglary there
was a lap top computer lying in


plain view on the seat but the
thief didn't take it.
"What does that mean?"
asked Detective Zeigler. "It could
mean they were on foot and
didn't have the means to secure
the computer."
But first and foremost, said the
detective, people should make
sure their vehicles are locked.
If you need to report a bur-
glary or have any information
regarding these recent crimes,
contact Detective John Zeigler at
(863) 763-5521. If you live in the
county, contact the Okeechobee
County Sheriff's Office at (863)
763-3117.


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including last year's winner Gina
Ward. Also in attendance was
former winner Mary Moore. The
hospital staff nominates candi-
dates for the Frist award and the
past winners cast ballots to select
the next award winner.
"The Frist Humanitarian
Award was created to recognize
an employee who demonstrates


extraordinary concern for the
welfare and happiness of pa-
tients and their community," Lee
noted.
The Frist Awards are given an-
nually in recognition of the hu-
manitarian spirit and philanthrop-
ic work of the late Dr. Thomas F.
Frist, Sr., a founder of HCA.
Morse admitted she didn't have
a clue she would win the award.
Not even her family let anything
slip, "They did a good job keeping
the secret, they did good."


Community Events

Feb. 26

Collaborate Council to meet
The Community Collaborative Council, a part of the Shared Ser-
vices Network of Okeechobee, will meet Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m.
in the board room of the School Board office. Guest speakers will be
Stephanie Locke Martha's House, Sandy Akre FDLRS and Frank
Avilla Heart Gallery. Immediately following the CCC meeting (ap-
proximately 11 a.m.) we will hold a "debriefing" for the Health and
Safety Expo. If you had a part in the Expo as a volunteer, vendor, donor
or attendee, please stay for this meeting. They would like to gather as
much information as possible to assist in planning an even bigger and
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Service Club News


American Legion
Post #64
The American Legion Post #64
is located at 501 S.E. Second St.
The Post phone number is (863)
763-2950. American Legion Post
#64 is open Monday to Saturday
from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sun-
day from 1 until 9 p.m. Our kitch-
en is open and serving a regular
menu. The hours of operation are:
Monday through Friday from 11
am until 3 p.m.
Wednesday: Tacos and Mar-
garitas served from 11 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Live music by Turk Leonard
from 3 until 6 p.m.
Friday: Karaoke with B & P
Productions (Bobby and Penny)
starting 6 p.m.
Saturday from 5 until 8 p.m.
50s and 60s Sock Hop Oldies
Dance Hosted By Turk Leonard.
Sunday: sports on big screen
TV Quarter-pound hot dogs, pizza
and 50 cent draft beer will be of-
fered.
Live Music By Turk Leonard
Sunday from 4 until 9 p.m.
Bingo is held every Saturday
and Sunday night starting at 6:30
p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.
The Sons of the American,Le-
gion steak dinner will be held on
the third Sunday of each month


from 3 until 6 p.m. The dinner will
include steak, baked potato, salad,
dessert, coffee and tea.
Friday night dinners have
resumed. Dinners will be served
from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m.
It is time to pay your dues for
the Legion and Auxiliary.

Am-Vets #2001
Am-Vets No. 2001 will hold
a regular informational meeting
on the first Saturday of the month
at the Buckhead Ridge VFW Post
#9528, 2002 U.S. 78 W, at 10 a.m.
Applications for new members are
available. Call Lou Eder at (863)
357-0467 or Jerry Lee Shields at
(863) 467-8779 or (863) 467-2882.
Am-Vets Ladies Auxiliary
meetings are the first Saturday of
the month at 10 am. Contact the
Post at 467-2882 for information.

Eagles Aeries #4137
Eagles Aeries #4137 is located
at 9983 U.S. 441 N. For information
on events, call (863) 763-2552.
Every Tuesday bingo at 1
p.m. Food will be available, for a
donation.
Wednesday: bar bingo from
4 p.m. until ? Food will be avail-
able.
Every Thursday: washer toss


Submitted photo/CAP

Coordinating training exercise
Commanders coordinate ground team and aircraft at train-
ing exercise in Okeechobee, November of 2007. Major
Kachenmeister, Deputy Commander of Group 4 (seated)
coordinated movement of a ground team with aircraft with
Major Scott Martin, Commander of Group 4 (standing).


at 1 p.m.
First and third Thursday: Aux-
iliary at 6 p.m.; Aeries at 7 p.m.
Friday: steak night (16-oz.)
starting at 5 p.m. for a $12 do-
nation. Music will be by Jimmy
Harper.
Saturday and Sundays: mu-
sic at 7 p.m.
First and third Sunday: break-
fast cooked to order from 9 until
11 a.m. for $5 donation.

Okeechobee Masonic
Lodge #237
The Okeechobee Masonic
Lodge is located at 107 N.W Fifth
Ave. For information about the
club and events, call Matt Buxton
at (863) 357-9992.
The Masonic Lodge holds
their meetings on the second and
fourth Monday of each month
starting at 7:30 p.m.

Order of the Eastern
Star Chapter #128
The Order of the Eastern Star
has many fun activities planned on
the first and third Tuesday of each
month. For upcoming activities,
contact Mary Ann Holt at (863)
634-8087.

B.H.R. Moose Lodge
The lodge is located on U.S.
78 W in Buckhead Ridge. The
Lodge's phone number is (863)
763-2250.
Sunday: breakfast will be
served from 9 until 11 a.m. With
many items to choose from.
Sunday: Karaoke with open
mike at 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Bingo and
food, food served at 5 p.m. and
bingo starts at 6 p.m.
Thursday: dinner will be
served from 5 until 7:15 p.m. Call
the Lodge for the menu.
Thursday: karaoke night
starting at 7 p.m.
Thursday: Music for danc-
ing at 7:30 p.m. Call to see who is
playing.
Friday: dinner served from
5 until 7:30 p.m. Music for danc-
ing at 7:30 p.m. Call to see who is
playing.
Saturday: dinner starting at
6 p.m.
Saturday: karaoke night
starting at 7 p.m.
Feb. 23, Open House/Mem-
bership Drive, at 2 p.m. with a rib
barbecue, jail and bail, cake auc-


tion, Moose races, K-9 dog dem-
onstrations, with karaoke by Nellie
at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Bring your friends.
Feb. 26, Moose enrollment
at 7 p.m. Prospective members
should attend this meeting.

Moose Family
Center #1753
The Moose Family Center
#1753 is located at 156 N.W 36th
St. in Okeechobee. Please call the
Lodge at (863) 763-4954 for fur-
ther information, sudden changes
and menus. Guests are invited to
enjoy the activities and consider
membership.
Every Sunday breakfast from
8 to 11 a.m.
Horseshoe practice every
Sunday at 2 p.m. and Thursday
Evening.
Every Monday, Pool tourna-
ments sign up, 7 p.m. Food is
served.
Women's meeting second
and fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Officers meetings first and
third Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Men's meetings, second and
fourth Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Moose Legion meetings third
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Bar Bingo Thursday at 1 p.m.
and Friday night at 7 p.m. Food
Served. (you must be a member
to play bar bingo)
Dinner and music almost ev-
ery Saturday night.

VFW Post #4423
The VFW North Post #4423 is
located at 300 N.W 34 St. Events
are seasonal, contact the Post at
(863) 763-0818 for information
or write the Post at P.O. Box 1137,
Okeechobee Fl. 34973. The Post
opens at noon Monday through
Sunday.
Monday through Thursday:
happy hour from 4 until 6 p.m.
Monday: .50-cent hot dogs
Washer toss every Tuesday
starting at 1 p.m. Food will be
available. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday: dinner from 4
until 6 p.m. for a donation.
Friday: bingo starts at 1 p.m.
for members and guests. Food will
be available. Karaoke will be from
6 until 10 p.m.
Friday: hot food by David
Lee from 5 until 8 p.m.
Saturday: bar bingo at 1 p.m.
for members and guests. Karaoke
will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Food


will be available.
Sunday: dinner will be avail-
able from 2 until 4 p.m., and will
be followed by karaoke from 6 un-
til 10 p.m.
Every third Sunday there will
be a post meeting and ladies auxil-
iary meeting at 11 a.m.
The post membership drive is
under way, and the post is striving
for 100 percent. For information,
contact the quartermaster at (863)
763-0818.
Big screen TV for all events.

VFW Post #9528
The VFW Post #9528 is located
at 2002 S.R. 78 W in Buckhead
Ridge. For information, call (863)
467-2882. Post opens at noon,
Monday through Sunday.
We are taking applications for
new members for the VFW, Ladies
Auxiliary, Male Auxiliary, AMVETS
and AMVETS ladies auxiliary.
Wednesday: Ladies Auxiliary
dinner and Men's Auxiliary or Am-
Vets. Music will be available.
Every Thursday is -bar bingo
at 12:45 p.m. Lunch will be avail-
able.
Every Friday a steak dinner
with baked potato, salad and rolls
will be served from 5:30 until 7
p.m. for an $11 donation. Dancing
immediately follows the dinner.
Membership meetings are
held on the second Saturday of the
month beginning at 10 a.m. The
House Committee meeting is on
the fourth Saturday.
For information, contact Com-
mander Henry Zaskowski at (863)
467-2882.
All games and special events
are shown on three televisions.
The game room has a regulation-
size pool table.

VFW Post #10539
The VFW will be open Mon-
day through Saturday at 10 a.m.,
and Sunday at 1 p.m.
Lounge opens at 10 a.m.
Monday through Saturday and at 1
p.m. on Sunday.
Monday: $1.50 tacos till 6
p.m.
Tuesday: Ladies Auxiliary
Dinner 5:30 p.m. ($6)
Wednesday: bar bingo will
start at 12:45 p.m. Lunch is avail-
able, courtesy of the Ladies Auxil-
iary.
Thursday: short order food
night from 5 until 8 p.m.
Friday: fish fry, chicken fin-
gers or shrimp from 5 until 8 p.m.


along with live music and danc-
ing.
Saturday: dollar dogs, sau-
sage dogs for $1.50 grilled or
steamed at noon. Live music and
dancing will .start at 7 p.m.
Sunday: sports on big screen
TV
The Ladies Auxiliary is look-
ing for any family members of
Okeechobee residents currently
serving overseas. We are forward-
ing packages of needed items to
our active service personnel. For
more information or if you would
like to donate items please contact
us, Cheryl Benoit at (863) 697-
2930.
The Post and Ladies Auxiliary
meetings are held the first Sunday
of every month at noon. Men's
Auxiliary meetings are the second
Wednesday of every month at 6:30
p.m.
Call (863) 763-2308 for the
schedule of events.

Shrine Club
The Okeechobee Shrine
Club, S.R. 78 W, members will
meet the first and third Thursday
of each month at 8 p.m. The club
is also available for weddings and
parties. For information call the
club at (863) 763-3378, or Keith at
(863) 634-2682.
Sunday: Every second Sun-
day of the month there will be a
Bike Sunday from noon until 7
p.m. There will be food, juke-
bok, big screen T.V and an Oasis
Lounge. For more information,
call the club at (863) 763-3378.

Cypress Hut
Eagles #4509
The Cypress Hut Frater-
nal Order of Eagles post #4509
located at 4701 U.S. 441 S.E. is
now open to members Monday-
Saturday. from 10 a.m. until 10
p.m., Sundays from I to 10 p.m.
Information can be found by visit-
ing www.foe4509.com, or calling
(863) 467-1154.
Food is served several eve-
nings a week.
Aerie meetings are at 7 p.m.
on the first and third Wednesday
of each month at the old Cypress
Hut flea market restaurant.
FOE Auxiliary meetings are at
7 p.m. on the second and fourth
Wednesday of every month
Friday night: 16 oz rib eye
steak dinner with the trimmings
beginning at 5:30 p.m.


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SANITARY: How crude! I sat at a table at a local restaurant recently
and watched a grown man pick up his napkin, blow his nose harshly
into it and lay it beside his plate for the waitress to pick up. Now how
would you like that same waitress to bring you your food? Don't we
carry our own handkerchiefs anymore?

REMOVE YOUR HAT: I cannot believe the uncouth manner in
which some males act in a restaurant. Oftentimes they will remove
their hat to honor their God while the blessing is being said, but they
show no respect for all others as they wear the hat during the rest of
the entire meal. Where do these people come from?

TURN LIGHTS: I have never seen so many people who do not use
their signal lights on their car/truck. It is a wonder there are not more
accidents. Equally bad are those who ignore the turn lights of the car
ahead of them to change lanes and either look the other way or
speed up. That is highway courtesy? Not when I learned to drive.

KINDNESS: It will always remain a mystery to me how, getting
out of my car in the post office parking lot a week ago, I managed
to slam the door shut on my hand. I leaned a couple of moments
against my car window, shock coming on, hand bleeding, until my
husband came around to my side and helped my back into the car.
In a couple of minutes, an angel, from the truck parked next to my
car side appeared at my window with a band-aid. She obviously had
observed my act of brilliance. Ma'am, to you I say thank you once
again and remind you that you are part of the reason so many of us
love Okeechobee and the caring, thoughtful people we are so blessed
to have year. You are a very special person.

FISH: Regarding the photo with the fish toward the camera so it
looked larger, I see the same thing on the covers of a lot of the fishing
magazines. The fishermen hold the fish toward the camera so they
look bigger. I guess it is the nature of some fishermen to try to exag-
gerate the size of their catch. However, with all the visitors in town
for MUDFEST and the festival I thought it was great to see a photo
of a big fish on page one of the paper to counter the bad press Lake
Okeechobee has been given due to the low lake levels. The lake isn't
dead. There are still lots of fish; they are just a little harder to get to.

SPACE SHUTTLE: I don't live near Okeechobee, I live in Brevard
County. I happen to work on the shuttle program at the Kennedy Space
Center, so I feel compelled to clear up some misconceptions relating
to the shuttle. First, all remaining missions for the shuttle are already
scheduled till its retirement in 2010. There is no money in the budget
for additional missions. This is not like the movie Armageddon, where
we can roll a shuttle to the pad like pulling a car out of the garage.
Second, the main engines on the orbiter cannot be restarted once the
external tank is jettisoned when the shuttle reaches orbit. It would be
like trying to start your car once the fuel tank was ripped out. Once the
solid boosters are used up and jettisoned, all fuel from the tank is ex-
hausted just to reach orbit, then the tank is cut loose. Maneuvering the
orbiter in space (small maneuvers) is accomplished using the Orbiter
Maneuvering System (OMS) pods. There is a very limited amount of
fuel available, some of which needs to be conserved for de-orbit burn.
You can't just "drive around" in outer space with the orbiter, chasing
errant satellites in different orbits. Third, pertaining to the satellite that
-+- is falling, it contains about 1,000 pounds of H\ drazine, a VERY toxic
fuel. Depending on the circumstances of its re-entry, it has the capabil-
ity to kill many people if it's inhaled. We work closely with the sub-
stance, and only while wearing what looks to be a full blown space
suit. Even minute leaks (ounces) are treated very seriously. Destroying
the satellite while it's still in orbit is a good idea. The hydrazine will not
make it back through the atmosphere uncontained, and the smaller
pieces of the satellite will most likely burn up on re-entry.

MISSILES: My question about this is that if they shoot the first mis-
sile at it and it misses, there are a couple back ups to shoot at it. If the
first one does miss, then we have an armed missile.floating around in
space. Where will it fall?

SCHOOL LUNCH: I gave up on the school lunch program years
ago. I have been packing lunches for years. The food is better and it
costs less and I know my kids have something to eat. But you have to
realize that the school lunch program has to pay for itself, not just the
food costs but also the salaries of the cafeteria workers, clerical staff to
keep track of the daily receipts, number of meals, equipment and the
program's administrative personnel. The other school taxes cannot
be used for anything to do with the lunch program. The program gets
some funding from the USDA to pay for the free and reduced price
lunches, but I think part of their USDA funding is in the form of USDA
provided food they have to work into the menu. At least it used to be
that way when my aunt worked for a school. Considering how little
funding they have, and how many meals they have to serve, it's not an
easy task. As far as the portions, consider that at McDonalds, a Happy
Meal with four nuggets, fries and a drink is about $3. As I said, I pack
lunches every day, because I don't like the school lunches. But I don't
fault the food service program. With the funding they have, I think
they are doing the best they can.



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Learn how to argue with your teenager


From the American
Counseling Association
sponsored by the
ACA Foundation
On TV, disagreements be-
tween parents and their teenage
children tend to be funny or cute,
and usually end with a happy out-
come. In real life, arguments with
your teenager seldom seem "cute"
or "funny," and often end in real
anger with no clear resolution.
It would be wonderful if par-
ent-teen arguments never hap-
pened, but the reality is that dis-
agreements are a normal part of
the developmental process. Young
children can accept the black and
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("No more TV!"), but our teens
have begun to learn that there are
also shades of gray in the world.
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creasingly question and test us.
Annoying though it may be, it's
actually a healthy part of growing
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such questioning from leading to
heated, hurtful arguments.
Step one is simply accepting
that teens will question decisions
and rules, and debate you about
almost everything, and will do so
more frequently as they get older.
The trick is to recognize that as a
part of the maturation process and
develop techniques to avoid heat-
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One such technique is taking
a non-aggressive attitude in dis-
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Upcoming Events

Thursday, Feb. 21
Cancer Support Group will meet on the third Thursday of the
month to help and encourage women who have been diagnosed
with cancer. The meeting will be held at the American Red Cross of-
fice at 323 N. Parrott Ave. from 5:15 until 6:15 p.m. For information,
call Janet Topp at (863) 824-2899.
AA. Closed big book meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at Church of
Our Savior, 200 N.W Third St.
Tantle Quilters meets every Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
at the Historical Society Museum on U.S. 98 N. For information call
Margaret at (863) 467-8020, or Belinda at (863) 357-0166.
Cowboys for Christ Range Rider for Jesus Ministries will meet
for a pot luck supper at 6 p.m. with services at 7 p.m. at the Basinger
Civic Center. For information, call Doyle McDuffie at (863) 763-2285.
Family History Center meets from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 S.W Sixth St. Anyone
interested in finding who your ancestors are is welcome to attend.
There is Census, IGI (International Genealogical Index), Social Secu-
rity Death Index and military information available. For information,
call Robert Massey at (863) 763-6510.
Prayer Group meets at 10 a.m. at the Community Center at 412
N.W Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-5996.
Christian Fellowship Prayer group meets at 9:30 a.m. in the
fellowship hall at 412 N.W Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-
5996.
Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee will meet from noon until 1 p.m.
at Village Square Restaurant, 301 W South Park St. All Kiwanis and
the public are welcome. For information, contact Frank Irby at (863)
357-1639.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly No. 47 will meet from 5 until 6:30
p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second St. Please join
us or ask questions. Call Phyllis at (863) 467-8636, or Hazel at (863)
763-4920, for information.
Martha's House Inc. sponsors weekly support groups for wom-
en who are, or have been, affected by domestic violence and abusive
relationships. The support groups are held every Thursday at 6 p.m.
For information call (863) 763-2893, or call Shirlean Graham or Irene
Luck at (863) 763-2893 or (863) 763-0202,
Free Adult Basic Education/GED and English as a sec-
ond language classes from 7 until 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, 701 S.W Sixth St.
Ongoing Caregiver Support Group Hospice of Okeechobee
and the Area Agency on Aging sponsor a caregiver support group every
Thursday at 2 p.m. Anyone caring for an ill family member is welcome.
The group is facilitated by social workers and provides an opportunity
for caregivers to give one another support, information and ideas. The
meetings are held at Hospice at 411 S.E. Fourth St. For information, call
(863) 467-2321.
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 meeting.
Narcotics Anonymous meets Thursday night for a Basic Text
meeting at 8 p.m. at the Just For Today Club of Okeechobee, 101 Fifth
Ave. For information, call (863) 634-4780.
Narcotic Anonymous (NA) meets at Believers Fellowship, 300
S.W 6"' Ave. at 7 p.m. For information call Monika at (863) 801-
3244.
Classic car show at Beef O'Brady's, 608 S. Parrott Ave., from
6:30 until 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 22
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. All persons interested in a sensible approach to losing weight
and becoming a part of a caring group are welcome to come and
see what we are all about. For information, contact Ollie Morgret at
(800) 932-8677.
A.A. meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist
Church, 200 N.W Second St. It's an open meeting.
AA. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 200
N.W Third St. It will be an open speaker meeting.
Business Women's Referral Networking Luncheon will be
held on the third Friday of every month at the Brahma Bull Restau-
rant, 2405 U.S. 441 S.E., at 11:30 a.m. for networking. The lunch will
be at noon. Women should bring business cards and information
to promote their business. The meeting provides networking oppor-
tunities for women in business and is open to the public. No mem-
bership is required. For information, contact Robin Delgado at (800)
299-8878; or, by e-mail at info@flainjurylawyer.com.


sponse to your argumentative teen
is one of anger and zero compro-
mise, you can probably expect the
same back in' response.
Instead, remain calm, use a ra-
tional tone of voice, and let your
child see that you're willing to lis-
ten and discuss, not just yell and
be angry. Setting that example
helps your child understand that
you expect the same sort of re-
sponse from him or her.
You especially want to avoid
words and accusations that in-
flame the situation and put your
child on the angry defensive. If
you disagree about something
your teen has done or wants to
do, make it clear you're disapprov-
ing of the behavior itself, not your
child.
Most important is controlling
your anger. If you need to walk


away or count to ten, do so and
give yourself time to calm down.
Staying calm and rational allows
you to consider options and com-
promises that both of you can live
with, rather than just yelling hurt-
ful words.
Questioning and disagreeing is
a normal part of growing up. It's
a stretching of wings as children
try to be more independent. Just
don't let such disagreements grow
into major fights that end in hurt
feelings and distrust of each other.
'"The Counseling Corner" is
provided as a public service
by the American Counseling
Association, the nation's larg-
est organization of counsel-
ing professionals. Learn more
about the counseling pro-
fession at the ACA web site,
www.counseling.org.


Community Events

Feb. 21

Library book club holds meeting
The Friends of the Okeechobee Library Book Club will meet on
Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. The book
for discussion is Madmoiselle Benoir by Christine Conrad. For more
information please call Jan Fehrman at (863) 357-9980.

Hospice holds Leap Year yard sale
Hospice "Leap Year" Yard Sale. We are over-loaded with great
new donated items. Hospice of Okeechobee wants to express our
gratitude to the community for all the donations. The Leap Year sale
is Thursday, Feb. 21 from noon until 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22 from 8
a.m. until 2 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 23 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. All
proceeds go to the continuing care for our patients in the Hamrick
Home and our patients who choose to stay at home.

Feb. 23

Jail and bail at Moose Lodge
Buckhead Ridge Moose Lodge will hold an open house on Feb.
23 at 2 p.m. There will be barbecue ribs, cake auction, K9 Police
Dog demo, Moose races, A Jail and Bail fundraiser all afternoon
and more.

VFW #4423 host open house/karaoke contest
VFW #4423 will host open house held in conjunction with a KA-
RAOKE CONTEST. First prize this year is $500 provided by the
Men's and Ladies Auxiliaries. This contest is open to the public (as
guests). Preliminaries are Saturday Feb. 23. Warm-up and Practice is
at 7 p.m. The contest starts at 7:30 p.m. The top 3 winners each week
go to the finals on March 15. If you aren't in the top three, you can
enter each week until you do win or until the preliminaries are over.
There is a $10 entry fee. All entry fees go to the winners. The Contest
will again be hosted by David Lee. The VFW wants all veterans, their
families and their guests in the Okeechobee area to know that there is
a VFW on the North side of town that most people don't even know
about. The North VFW is a small but extremely friendly Post and
they welcome all guests and potential new members with a smile.
They have weekly meals and entertainment. Chll the Post at (863)
763-0818 for the schedule of events weekly at the Post. The address
is 300 N.W. 34th St. Go past the High School and take the second left.
Call David at (863) 697-9002 or Bill at the VFW at (863) 763-0818
for more information.

Feb. 24

A New Song in concert
A New Song from Chile, South America will be in concert at the
First United Methodist Church, on Sunday, Feb. 24. They will be
performing in all three morning worship services: 8, 9:30 and 11
a.m. The Community is invited to attend. For information call (863)
763-4021.

Breakfast at Masonic Lodge
Okeechobee Chapter No. 128, Order of the Eastern Star will
sponsor a breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Okeechobee Masonic
Lodge, 107 N.W. Fifth Ave. Serving time will be from 8 until 11 a.m.
Menu will include biscuits and sausage gravy, grits, scrambled eggs,
hash brown casserole, bacon and sausage, fruit, Florida orange
juice and hot coffee. $5 per person. For information, contact Patsy
Black at (863) 467-7068 or Mary Ann Holt at (863) 634-8087.

Feb. 25

Okeechobee Orchid Club to meet
The Okeechobee Orchid Club meets on Monday, Feb. 25 at 7
p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office. Grower Harry Hoffner
will speak on, "Getting Ready for Spring." He also will answer ques-
tions and help diagnose problem orchids. Members and the public
are encouraged to bring ideas for programs. For more information
please call the extension office at (863) 763-6469.


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The following movies are now
showing at the Brahman Theatres
III.
Movie times for Thursday, Feb.
14, through Thursday, Feb. 21, are
as follows:
Theatre I -"Spiderwick
Chronicles" (PG) 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 "Jumper" (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 Thurs-
day at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m.
Theatre III "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, Wednes-
day 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.
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Florida Forever grant funding cycle to open


TALLAHASSEE Florida
Communities Trust, the state's
premier program for helping lo-
cal communities preserve parks
and recreational space, will open
its 2008 Florida Forever grant
funding cycle this Friday, Feb. 22.
In conjunction with the 75-day
application cycle, the Trust will
hold a series of free workshops
around the state to help com-
munity officials understand .the
application process.
Florida Communities Trust,
which is administered by the De-
partment of Community Affairs,
receives at least $66 million each
year from the Florida Forever pro-
gram. The funds are awarded to
help local communities acquire
land for green space, conserva-
tion and recreation purposes.
Cities, counties and non-profit
environmental organizations
may submit applications for


grants through May 7. The Trust's
Governing Board will determine
which projects will receive fund-
ing during a selection meeting in
September.
"Parks, open spaces and ac-
cess to public water bodies play
a vital role in creating livable
communities for all Floridians,"
said Department of Community
Affairs Secretary Tom Pelham,
who serves as chairman of the
Governing Board. "With the as-
sistance of Florida Communities
Trust, Florida's communities are
able to provide a better quality of
life for their residents and ensure
that their local treasures will be
preserved for years to come."
Last year, the Trust awarded
more than $76 million for 20
projects throughout the state, af-
ter receiving a record 118 grant
applications from 94 different
local governments and non-


profit environmental organiza-
tions. When the Florida Forever
grants were combined with local
matching funds, more than $133
million was slated for conserva-
tion efforts in these communities.
Over the years, Florida Commu-
nities Trust has provided more
than $678 million in Preservation
2000 and Florida Forever funds
to local communities to preserve
parks and recreational space.
During the first two weeks of
the application period, the Trust
will hold a series of workshops
at various locations across the
state to help potential applicants
prepare their requests. All work-
shops are scheduled from 9 a.m.
until 1 p.m. EDT.
2008 Application
Workshop Schedule
Thursday, Feb. 21 Seminole


County Government Complex
County Commission Chamber,
Sanford
Tuesday, March 4 Northeast
Florida Regional Planning Coun-
cil, Jacksonville
Thursday, March 6 Depart-
ment of Community Affairs, Sad-
owski Building, Tallahassee
The workshops are free to
government officials and the
public, and no advance registra-
tion is required.
The Department of Com-
munity Affairs helps meet the
needs of Floridians by investing
in communities and working
with them to plan and manage
growth. For more information re-
garding the Department and the
Florida Communities Trust grant
program, please visit www.dca.
state.fl.us.


Obituaries


John Cleveland
Johnny' Williams
John Cleveland "Johnny" Wil-
liams, age 64 died Saturday, Feb.
16, 2008 in Ashville, N.C., after a
sudden illness. Mr. Williams was
born in Valdosta, Ga., and spent
his early years in Cherry Lake. He
graduated with a Masters Degree
from Valdosta State College. He
was a Baptist and also served in
the United States Army.
He is preceded in death by
brother, Norwood Williams and
sister, Eloise W. Barrs.
He is survived by his wife, Bon-
nie M. Williams of Okeechobee;'
son, Derek Williams of Smyrna,
Ga.; daughter, Stacy Mallard of
St. Louis, Mo., and two grandchil-
dren.
Visitation will be held Friday,
Feb. 22, from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m.,
at Beggs Funeral Home Madison
Chapel. Graveside services will
follow at 3 p.m. at Cherry Lake
Baptist Cemetery, Cherry Lake,
Fla.


Arrangements are under the
direction of Beggs Funeral Home
Madison Chapel, Madison, Fla.

Kathy Faye Birdashaw
Kathy Faye Birdashaw, 56 of
Okeechobee died Tuesday, Feb.
12, 2008 in Raulerson Hospital.
Born June 26, 1951 in Gilbert,
W. Va., she had been a resident
of Okeechobee since 1995. She
loved to travel, play golf, and was
very devoted to her family.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Birdie Birdashaw, Jr., of
Okeechobee; mother, Doro-
thy Williard of Honaker, Va.;
brother in-law, Dan fiance6,
Cindy Stepanovich) Birdashaw of
Okeechobee; nephews, Dan Bird-
ashaw of Phoenix, Ariz., and Tony
Birdashaw of Jacksonville.
There are no service plans at
this time. Friends may send con-
dolences to www.buxtonfuneral-
home.com.
All arrangements are under
the direction and care of Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory.


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Soil and Water
district has contest
The Annual Okeechobee Soil
and Water Conservation District
Speaking Contest will be held
at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, at
the Okeechobee USDA Service
Center at 452 Hwy 98 North,
Okeechobee. The contest is open
to any Okeechobee County stu-
dent enrolled in Grades 6 through
12. The topic is "What is the Fu-
ture of Florida's Renewable En-
ergies?" Speeches will be 6 to 8
minutes long. Three independent
judges will score contestants on
content, composition and deliv-
ery. Prizes for the District Contest
are $150 for First Place, $100 for
Second Place and $50 for Third
Place. There will be a participation
prize of $15 to all contestants.
Any student interested in par-
ticipating may contact Audrey
Driggers at the Okeechobee Soil
and Water Conservation District
at 763-3619 or stop by the USDA
Service Center for complete con-
test rules.

Pre-K registration
begins in March
The Okeechobee County.
School Board will begin regis-
tration for the 2008-09 School
Readiness/VPK Pre-kindergarten
program in March. The Pre-K pro-
gram is located at New Endeavor
High School. To be eligible to
participate in the Pre-K program,
children must turn 4 on or before
Sept. 1, 2008. For information re-
garding the Pre-K program or to
place your name on a contact list,
please call Donna Kersey at (863)
462-5363 or Rhonda Morton at
(863) 462-5000, ext. 235.

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 under way
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.

Parent education
classes offered
The Okeechobee County
Healthy Start Coalition will of-
fer parenting education classes
for infants to age 3. All pregnant
women and parents are encour-
aged to attend. 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.

YMS 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 23"1
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.

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 class- 925, N.W
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9 a.m. until noon, adult basic -Wednes
education/GED, Monday through Everglad
Thursday from 8 a.m. until 8:30 Eighth S
p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until language
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their proper classifications.
Some classified categories
require advance payment.
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denoted with an asterisk *.
Independent Newspapers will
never knowingly accept any
advertisement that is illegal or
considered fraudulent. In all
cases of questionable value,
such as promises of guaran-
teed income from work-at-
home programs or other offers
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a product or service we
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Attorney General's Consumer
Fraud Line at 1-800-220-5424,
and/or The Better Business
Bureau, 800-464-6331 for pre-
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Auctions 105
Car Pool 110
Share a ride 115
Card of Thanks 120
In Memoriam 125
Found 130
Lost 135
Give Away 140
Garage,Yard Sale 1415
Personals 150
Special Notices 155
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11AM
10 ACRES
7071 Highway Rt. 98
Spring Lake, FL, Highlands
County, Across from
Spring Lake Golf Course.
10 acre parcel #27
OPENING BID: $50,000
2:30 PM
2 20 Acre Parcels
Bluefield Road, St. Lucie
County, Property next
to 3200 acre preserve
hiking & equestrian trails.
OPENING BID: $50,000
For info & pics log onto
www.jacobsonauction.com
Jacobson Auction Co.
772.466.1930
AB111 AU231


DACHSHUND Multi colored,
red collar, vic of N. Park St.
Call to i d e ntify.
(863)634-3841

Time to clean out the
attic, basement and/or
garage? Advertise your
yard sale In the classi-
fleds and make your
clean uu a breeze


ENGLISH BULL DOG Female.
Brown & White. Vic. of Flag-
hole. Dearly missed. Needs
medication! (863)228-4694
JACK RUSSEL white, long
haired, female, striped collar,
on 2/14, vie. SW 3rd Ave.
(863)697-1223


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Place Your
YARD SALE
ad today!


Get FREE signs!

Call Classifieds
877-353-2424


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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
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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


ANNUAL PARK YARD SALE
Zachary Taylor RV Park
2995 Hwy. 441 SE
Sat., Feb. 23rd 7am-2pm
20+ F ilT Pjr.:ipa.linigi
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This One
OAK LAKE ESTATES
Saturday, 2/23, 8am-
12Nnoon, 2130 SW 22nd
Circle South. Toys, Adult
& Children's Clothes,
Misc. HH Items

YARDSIE
OKEECHOBEE 853 NE 30th
Avenue, behind Bill's Mini
Mart, Fri, 2/22, Sat, 2/23 &
Sun 2/24, 8am 3pm.
Everything must go! Great
Deals! Too much to list!


NEEDING SOMEBODY TO
RIDE with me to Ohio close to
Mich. line. Free transportation.
Call (863)467-2029 After 7pm
How do you find a Job in
today's competitive
market? In the employ-
ment section of the clas-
sifteds


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






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APPOINTMENT GENERATORS _
I ^9 ^ FT & PT. Will be working in
Okeechobee area.
Call Rena at 772-465-1606. Business
CUSTOMER SERVICE Opportunities 305
BILLING SUPERVISOR Money Lenders 310
Qualified candidate must have Tax Preparation 315-
previous management expe-
rience with ability to be a
team leader. Analyze data,
create reports. Have knowl- 0
edge of Microsoft Office ap-
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S Word. Organizational and NOTICE
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or fax 772-597-2110. ue, such as promises of
EXPERIENCED TEAM LEADER guaranteed income from
For Community Bank work-at-home programs it
o Excellent sales, interpersonal it sounds too good to be
and communication skills, true, chances are that it is.
Bilingual a plus. If you have questions or
Send resume to doubts about any ad on
SO PO.Box 943 these pages, we advise that
Okeechobee, FL 34973-0943 before responding or send-
,FT Receptionist for local con- you check with the Better
tractor, good communica- Business Bureau at
tion, computer literate, 772-878-2.010 or previous
Benefits. Fax resume to complaints.
863-763-0948 DWP Some 800 and 900 telephone
GRILL COOK numbers may require an
Now Hiring extra charge, as well as
Experienced Cook long distance toll costs. We
\la will do our best to alert our
id Apply in person @ reader of these charges in
Crossroads Restaurant the ads, but occasionally
5050 NE 128th Ave. we may not be aware of the
g Okeechobee, FL charges. Therefore, if you
4 (863)763-8333 call a number out of your
. SALES PROFESSIONAL area, use caution.
Local homebuilder needs
qualified Sales Professional.
Must be self-motivated &
organized w/excellent
interpersonal & presentation
skills. Flexible schedule a
must. Salary plus commission. i
Call 863-763-63767
or 863-357-2700


F/TCAREGIVER NEWSPAPER
For elderly woman. Call W..
(317)509-2552 if no answer makes you a more informed
leave message and Interesting person. No
S RN POSITION wonder newspaper readers
For Medical Oncology Office. are more successful
Fax resume to (772)460-5503
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S Babysitting 405
Child Care Needed410
Child Care Offered415
Instruction 420
Services Offered425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435



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or (863)261-6425
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Consultant ? NEED HELP ?
Sales Experience CALL GEORGE CARTER
p a Plus, Good Painting, Repairs, Carpentry
Interpersonal FREE CONSULTATION
Skills, Hourly Plus (863)7634775
Commission One man's trash Is anoth-
Apply in Person er man's treasure. Turn
-your trash to treasure
with an ad in the classl-
fiods.


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For Okeechobee Area. Call small, purebred, no papers,
Mike 800-932-2489 Ext: 3583 2 males $300 ea., 1 female
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Wanted to Buy 740


Looking for a place to
hang your hat? Look no
further than the classi-
fleds.


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




BEAUTIFUL
SAMANTHA'S GARDEN
APARTMENTS
In Town, 2br/2ba, $850
mo. + $500. sec. dep.
Includes Washer & Dryer
(863)634-5780 or
(863)467-9250
REMODELED 2/1, 2 story
screened porch, very clean,
no pets. $750/mo, 1st, last
& Dep. (863)634-3313




VILLA- 2 br, 2ba,
Remodeled Kitchen, W/D,
Covered screened patio,
(863)634-3414 or 634-3251



AFFORDABLE NEW HOUSES
3br, 2ba & 3br, 2ba, 2 car gar-
age, bring pets, 1200/mo &
up. (561)723-2226
BASSWOOD 3 BR, 1 BA,
3632 NW 28th Ave. $875
mo. + $875 sec. dep. Call
Lex (561)715-1768
BASSWOOD ESTATES, OKEE.
3 beautiful New 3br, 2ba. on
large lots. $1050 mo. +
Sec. dep. (754)423-8202


BASSWOOD SUBDIVISION -
3br, 2ba, lease $1000/mo +
$1000 sec dep. take over
last 6 mos. (863)677-1938
BHR 3/1, on water, Tile, Lg
FR, carport. Partly furn., 26
4th St. $900/mo, + sec.
(561)968-4018
BRAND NEW- Rent or Buy
3br/2ba, 1700 sqft, 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
DIXIE RANCH ACRES, 2BR,
1BA, $800 mo. 1st, last &
$500 sec. dep. Call for info.
8am-5pm. (863)357-6700
FORT DRUM 2br, 2ba home,
on 5 beautiful country acres,
private lake & pond, garage,
fenced yard, (305)944-2721
IN OKEECHOBEE CITY: 4 Br.,
2 Ba, $1100 mo. + 1st, last,
sec. & refs. Call Barry for
more info. 772-216-1461
IN TOWN- 2 br new
carpet, new A/C, newly
remodeled. $750/mo
(772)260-9472
IN TOWN 2br/2ba, W/D,
porch, Lawn serv. No Dogs.
on Smk. Env. $850 mo.
+ sec. (941)504-3954
-NICE AREA-
3BR/2BA, $1,000 mo.,
1st, last + $500 sec. dep.
(863)634-0432
NORTH OF TOWN 3 br, 2 ba,
newly remodeled. $800/mo
(772)260-9472
Okee, 715 NE 29th Ave.,
2BR/2BA, 1 car garage, Ig.
Fla. rm., Owner/Agent, own-
er financing, lease option,
$750 mo. (863)634-4581 or
(863)634-8726
OKEECHOBEE, 3br, 2ba, with
garage. C/Air. 1st, last &
sec. 863-467-2541 or after
5 pm 863-634-9330
-ON CANAL-
3BR/2BA, $1,000 mo.,
1st, last & $500 sec. dep.
(863)634-0432


Buiness


Recreation



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




FOR RENT
Affordable dock space
Fresh water. Private & safe
inlet off of Caloosahatchi River
(863)675-7080

Love the earth Recycle
your used Items by sell-
Ing them hn the classi-
fleds.


CATTLEMENS RV PARK,- Lot
12, trailer & Fla room, on
Rim Canal, (859)339-0283
MOTOR HOME '04, Trail-Lite
by R-Vision, 25', Chevy en-
gine with only 22K mi. Gets
5 mpg. Onan generator.
Like new condition. $35,000
Firm. (863)763-6646
MOTORHOME '99 loaded,
12K miles, $25,000
S 863)763-2469 or
863)634-5824


Automobiles'




Automobiles 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks 4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans 4070




CAMARO '02, T-Top, High
performance. Like new in-
side. Needs body work.
$2200 (863)634-2516



JEEP CHEROKEE- '91, 4 door,
Rebuilt engine, New tires &
brakes, etc. Cold A/C,
$3000 (863)634-2516
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Public Notices




Public Notice 5005
State Public -
Legal Notice 5500




LEGAL NOTICE
Public Auction will be held at Johns Tow-
ing Service storage lot located at 704
Northeast 2nd Avenue. Okeechobee,
Florida 34972 on MARCH 7, 2008, at
9:00 A.M. Pursuant to Florida Statute
713.78 for unpaid lowing and storage
charges. Year, make, model and VIN
are as follows.
1998 Ford Windstar
VIN#2FMZA5147W8D73123
19B4 To ta Tercel
VIN#JT2AL32V6E3576955
2002 Yamaha ATV
VIN#JY4AM02Y92C006200
Terms of sale are cash, and no checks
will be accepted. Seller reserves the
right of final bid. ALL SALES ARE FI-
NAL! NO REFUNDS WILL BE, MAOE!
Said automobiles will be sold in "As Is"
condition with no guarantee's.
261968 ON 02/21/08


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
GENERAL CIVIL DIVISION
HSBC MORfGAGE SERVICES, INC,
Plaintiff
vs. Case No, 2007-CA-364
WILLIAM LEHNDORFF; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF WILLIAM LEHNDORFF;
LOIS I. MEDINA; UNKNOWN SPOUSE-
OF LOIS 1. MEDINA; SAMUEL G. MAU-
RO; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAMUEL
G. MAURO: and UNKNOWN OCCU-
PANTS, TENANTS, OWNERS, AND
OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES #1; UN-
KNOWN OCCUPANTS, TENANTS,
OWNERS, AND OTHER UNKNOWN
PARTIES #2; and UNKNOWN OCCU-
PANTS, TENANTS, OWNERS, AND
OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES #3, in-
cluding, if a named defendant is de-
ceased, the personal representatives,
the surviving spouse, heirs, devisees,
grantees, creditors, and all o their par-
ties claiming by, through, under or
against that defendant, and all clai-
mants, persons or parties, natural or
corporate, or whose exact legal status
is unknown, claiming under any of the
above named or described defendants
Defendants

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to
the Order or final Judgment entered in
this cause, in the Circuit Court olf
Okeechobee County, Florida, I will sell
the property situated in Okeechobee
County, Florida, described as:
LOT 12, LOT 13, AND LOT 14, BLOCK
12, BASSWOOD INCORPORATED, AC-
CORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT
THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 3, PAGE 22, PUBLIC RECORDS
OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA,
Properly Address:
3746 NW 21stAvenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
at public sale, to the highest and best
bidder, for cash, at the Okeechobee
County Courthouse, 304 N.W, 2nd
Street, Okeechobee, Florida 32801 at
11:OO AM. on March 19,2008.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST
IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF
ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS
PENDENS, MUST FILE A CLAIM WIHT
THE CLERK OF COURT WITHIN 60
DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
DATED this 4th day of Feb., 2008.
SHARON ROBERTSON
Clerk of Circuit Court
By:/3/Linda Young
Deputy Clerk
ENRICO G. GONZALEZ, PA.
Attorney at Law
ENRICO G GONZALEZ, ESQUIRE
6255 East Fowler Avenue
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Florida Bar #861472
813/980-6302
In accordance with the Americans With
Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate
in this Hearing should contract the
A.D.A. Coordinator not later than seven
7) days prior to the proceeding via the
lorida Relay Service at
1-800-955-8770.
260125 ON 2/14,21/08
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE19TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 2007 CA 349
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY
AMERICAS F/K/A BANKERS TRUST
COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE AND CUS-
TODIAN BY: SAXON MORTGAGE
SERVICES, INC. F/K/A MERITECH
MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. AS ITS
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT,
Plaintiff
vs.
CHARLES POWANOA, et al,
Defendants
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment ol Foreclosure dated the
12th day of February, 2008 and en-
tered in Case No. 2007-CA-349, of the
Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Cir-
cuit in and for Okeechobee County,
Florida, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK
TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS F/K/A
BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS
TRUSTEE AND CUSTODIAN BY: SAX-
ON MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. F/K/A
MERITECH MORTGAGE SERVES, INC.
Plaintiff and CHARLES POWANDA;
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHARLES
POWANDA; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSES-
SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
are defendants. I will sell to the high-
est and best bidder for cash at the
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL
CENTER, 312 NW 3RD STREET, JURY
ASSEMBLY ROOM, SECOND FLOOR,
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972 at the
Okeechobee County Courthouse, in
Okeechobee, FlRoda at 11:00 a.m. on
the 12th day of March, 2008,the fol-
lowing described property as set forth
in said Final Judgment, to wit:
LOT 8 BLOCK 27, SECTION 24, TOWN-
SHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF,
AS RECORDED IN THE RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 15 OF THE PUB-
LIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST
IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF
ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS
PENDENS MUST FILE A CLIAM WITH-
IN 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
-800-955-8770 (voice impaired)
Dated this 13th day of February, 2008
Shamron Robertson
Clerk of The Circuit Court
By:/S/Linda F Young
Deputy Clerk
Law Office of Marshall C. Watson
1800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120
Fort Lauderdale, Forda 33309
Telephone: (954)453-0365
Facsimile: (954)771-6052
Toll Free. 1-800-441-2438
261403 ON 2/21,28/2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINE-
TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO: 2007-CA-390
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IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 19th JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
Case #2007-CA-511
Division #:
UNC:
La Salle Bank National Association, as
Trustee and Custodian lefor Merrill Lynch
Mortgage Investors, Inc. 2006-RM3,
Plaintiff,
-vs-,
Kevin Hill and Debbie Hill, His Wife; Un-
known Parlies In Possession #1; Un-
known Parties in Possession #2; II
living, and all Unknown Parties claim-
ing by, through, under and against the
above named Defendant s) who are
not known to be dead or alive, whether
said Unknown Parties may claim an in-
terest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees,
Grantees, or Other Claimants
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF ACTION FORECLOSURE
PROCEEDINGS-PROPERTY
TO: Kevin Hill and Debbie Hill;
Residence unknown, if living, including
any unknown spouse of the said De-
fendants, if either has remarried and if
either or both of said Defendants are
dead, their respective unknown heirs,
devisees, grantees, assignees, credi-
tors, lienors, and trustees, and all other
persons claiming by, through, under or
against the named Delendant(s); and
the aforementioned named Defen-
dant(s) and such of the aforemen-
tioned named Defendant(s) and such
of the aforementioned unknown Defen-
dants as may be infants, incompetents
or otherwise not sui juris.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ac-
tion has been commenced to foreclose
a mortgage on the following real prop-
erty, lying and being and situated in
Okeechobee County, Florida, more
particularly described as follows:
PARCEL 1:
A PARCEL OF LAND LYING WITHIN SEC-
TION 14, TOWNSHIP 35 WOUTH,
RANGE 33 EAST, OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY FLORIDA, BEING MORE PAR-
TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL-
LOWS. COMMENCING AT NORTH
QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 14,
BEAR SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50'17"
WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID SECTION 14, A DISTANCE OF
789.29 FEET; THENCE BEAR SOUTH
00 DEGREES 09'43" EAST. A DIS-
TANCE OF 1,650.00 FEET; THENCE
BEAR NORTH 89 DEGREES 50'17"
EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1,758.38 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 89
DEGREES 50'17- EAST, A DISTANCE OF
231.26 FEET, THENCE BEAR NORTH
10 DEGREES 33'31" EAST. A DIS-
TANCE OF 1,012.54 FEET, THEN
BEAR SOUTH 89 DEGREES 38'13"
WEST, A DISTANCE 0 419.68 FEET,
THENCE BEAR SOUTH 00 DEGREES
09'56" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 993.40
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
AND PARCEL 2: A PARCEL OF LAND
LYING WITHIN SECTION 14, TOWN-
SHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST,
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA, BE-
ING MORE PARTICULARLY DE-
SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS
COMMENCING AT NORTH QUARTER
CORNER OF SECTION 14, BEAR
SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50'17' WEST,
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
SECTION 14, A DISTANCE OF 789.29
FEET, THENCE BEAR SOUTH 00 DE-
GREES 09'43" EST, A DISTANCE OF
1,650.00 FEET; THENCE BEAR
NORTH 89 DEGREES 50'17' EAST, A
DISTANCE OF 1,538.96 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CON-
TINUE NORTH 89 DEGREES 50'17"
EAST, A DISTANCE OF 219,42 FEET,
THENCE BEAR NORTH 00 DEGREES
09'56" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 993.40
FEET; THENCE BEAR SOUTH 89 DE-
GREES 38'13" WEST, A DISTANCE OF
219.42 FEET, THENCE BEAR SOUTH
00 DEGREE 09'56" EAST, A DISTANCE
OF 992.63 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING
more commonly known as 16515 North-
west 203rd Street, Okeechobee, FL
34972.
This action has been filed against you
and you are required to serve a copy
of your written defense, if any, upon
SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP Attorneys
for Plaintiff, whose address is 2424
I'. ,,- -.. ,i ,ij i i i .. i ini,, ii...
(30) days after the first publication of
is notice, and file the onginial with the
clerk ol this Court either before service
on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately
there after; otherwise a default will be
entered against you for the relief de-
manded in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court
on the 7th day of February, 2008.
SHARON ROBERTSON
Circuit and County Courts
By: Kathy Arnold
Deputy Clerk
260747 ON 02/14,21/08


SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the following
applications) for permit have been received for projects) in Okeechobee County:
Kampgrounds of America Inc (Okeechobee KOA) PO Box 30558, Billings, MT
59114, has submitted Application 080108-7 for renewal of Water Use Permit
47-00307-W to irrigate 85.4 acres of golf course lands. The water will be with-
drawn from the on-site lake and the project is located in Section 34, Township 37
South, Range 35 East.
Greg Robertson (Robertson Brothers Farms) 5980 NW 240th Street, Okeechobee,
FL 34972, has submitted Applicaton 080118-19 for renewal of Water Use Permit
47-00403-W to irrigate 245 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be with-
drawn from the Sunicial / Floridan Aquiter and the project is located in Section 1,
Township 35 South, Range 34 East.
Mid South Ranches LLC (Mid South Ranches) PO Box 771399, Winter Garden, FL
34777, has submitted Application 080129-18 for renewal of Water Use Permit
47-00261-W to irrigate 96 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be with-
drawn from the Floridan Aquifer and the project is located in Sections 28, 29,
Township 35 South, Range 35 East.
Exotic Collectors Nursery Inc (Okeechobee Field) 9470 158th Road South, Delray
Beach, FL 33446, has submitted Application 080131-40 for a Water Use Permit
to irrigate 10 acres of nursery lands. The water will be withdrawn from the Surfi-
cial Aquifer and the project is located in Section 13, Township 38 South, Range
36 East.
Claudio L and Yvonne R Alvarez (Alvarez Farm) 452 Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne, FL
33149, has submitted Appication 080131-59 for a Water Use Permit to irrigate
438 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from the Floridan Aq-
uifer and the project is located in Sections 17, 20, 21, 28, 31-33, Township 34
South, Range 34 East.
LOR Inc (Griffith) 2170 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, has submitted Applica-
tion 080205-20 for renewal of Water Use Permit 47-00547-W to irrigate 1503.3
acres of agricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from the Flondan Aquifer
and the project is located in Sections 18, 19, 30, 31, Township 34 South, Range
34 East.
Twenty Twenty Groves Inc (Twenty-Twenty Groves) PO Box 14049, Ft Pierce, FL
34979, has submitted Application 080206-8 for renewal of Water Use Permit
47-00037-W to irrigate 793 acres o f agricultural lands. The water will be with-
drawn from the Floridan Aquifer and the project is located in Sections 14,15, 24,
Township 36 South, Range 33 East.
Williamson Cattle Company, PO Box 248, Okeechobee, FL 34973, has submitted
Application 080207-1 lor a Water Use Permit to irrigate 3900 acres of agricultural
lands. The water will be withdrawn from the Upper Floridan Aquifer and the pro-
ject is located in Sections 13-15, 18, 22-27, 29-32, 36, Township 36 South,
Ranges 35,36 East.
Interested persons may comment upon the application or submit a written request
for a copy of the staff report containing proposed agency action regarding the ap-
plication by writing to the South Florioda Water Management District, Attn: Environ-
mental Resource Regulation, PO Box 24680, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680,
but such comments or requests must be received by 5:00 PM within 21 days
from the dale of publication.
No further public notice will be provided regarding this application. A copy of the
staff report must be requested in order to remain advised of further proceedings.
Substantially affected persons are entitled to request an administrative hearing re-
garding the proposed agency action by submitting a written request therefore after
reviewing the staff
261596 ON 2/21/08

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular ses-
sion on Thursday, February 28, 208 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission
Chambers, Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida.
Any person deciding to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commis-
sioners with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of
the proceedings, and that, for such purposes, he or she will need to ensure that a
verbatim record of such proceedings is made, which record shall include the tes-
timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Amecans with Disabilities. Act (ADA) and Florida Statute
286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Lynn Shain, no later than two (2) worlding days
prior to thl"proceeding at 863-763-2131, ext. 2111. If you are hearing or voice
impaired, call TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY).
Clif Bets Jr., Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Sharon Robertson, Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
262137 ON 2/21/08

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES OF THE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE WILL MEET
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2008 IN ROOM B-120 AT 3209 VIRGINIA AVENUE,
FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 34981-5596.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 2:15 RM.
BOARD POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE 3:00 PM.
ANY PERSONS SEEKING TO APPEAL THE DECISIONS OF THE O8ARD WiTH RE-
SPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING WILL NEED A
RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO EN-
SURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE.
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Wright shows talent in straight set victory


By Charles Murphy
Okeechobee News
Senior Alyssa Wright worked
hard in a match that lasted close to
two hours Tuesday before she de-
feated Sammy Ludwick, 7-5, 7-5.
"It sure was a very tough
match. I just had to keep my mind
focused. That was the most im-
portant thing. Focus, that is how
you win tough matches," Wright
noted.
Despite the straight set win,
there was really no point in the
match where Wright could relax.
Ludwick pushed her to the limit,
displaying good ground strokes
and some slower returns that tried
to disrupt Wright's timing. Those
in the tennis world call it moon
shots.
The first game of the first set
proved to be a preview of the en-
tire match. The two players battled
to deuce twice before Wright was
able to break Ludwick's serve.
However, Ludwick broke back






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to tie the score.
Ludwick had some bad luck
in the third game as Wright's fore-
hand clipped the top of the net and
her return bounded out of play.
Wright moved out to a 4-1 lead
as Ludwick double faulted in the
fifth game. However she broke
right back and went on a run of
eight points in nine chances to
tighten the match at (4-3).
The eighth game resulted in a
lot of long points but Ludwick was
able to win at love to tie the match.
Wright noted she struggled with
her mechanics and perhaps tried
to do too much on the big points
during this stretch.
Wright had two break points
in the ninth game but Ludwick
fought them off with an ace to go
up 5-4.
Wright double faulted twice in
the tenth game but rebounded on
some unforced errors to win four
straight points and tie the set at (5-
5).
Wright broke in the eleventh


game at love and won the set with
a nice passing shot on her first set
point in the 12"' game.
The second set was pretty
much a carbon copy as neither
player could claim much of an ad-
vantage.
Ludwick fell behind in the first
game thanks to a nice lob from
Wright. However she fought back
with a big backhand to erase dou-
ble break point. However Wright
broke her serve to move ahead
(1-0).
Wright had one of her better
serving games in the second game
as she hit three consecutive first
serves and went up (2-0).
However, Ludwick rallied to
win the next two games, to tie the
set (2-2).
The fifth game was an excel-
lent one as it lasted close to 20
minutes. There were several long
volleys and Ludwick finally held
serve to go up (3-2).
Wright was able to break back
in the seventh game and then held


serve to tie the match at (4-4).
Wright again was forced into
some long points in the ninth
game as she broke serve again at
(5-4). However Ludwick wasn't
done as she broke Wright in the
tenth game.
Wright held serve at love in the
11t game and finally closed out
the match in the 12"' game thanks
to a double fault and an unforced
error. She won the match on her
second match point.
She noted that Ludwick did a
good job with her second serve
but struggled a bit with her first
serve, "I don't remember a time
when she double faulted so she
was very consistent with her sec-
ond serve. I had to stay focused
and keep my mind on the match.
I got frustrated a bit because I
didn't put enough pressure on her
second serve. I wanted to make
her make the shots."
The girl's team went on to
defeat Berean Christian in a very
competitive match.


Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy
Alyssa Wright gets set to return a volley, during her straight
set victory on Tuesday. The girls' team defeated Berean
Christian, 6-1.


Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy
Clay Coleman was the star at the plate for the Brahmans with
a triple and a single Tuesday night. He also scored two runs.


Will Davis observes the
pitcher warm-up from the on
deck circle during Tuesday's
game.


Brice Buckner walks off the
mound after striking out the
side in the sixth inning in
Okeechobee's win Tuesday
night.


Boy's baseball claims first win


Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy
Rena Boswell showed heart and determination in rallying to
win her match on Tuesday.


Girl's Tennis wins


second match


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Rena Boswell had to go to her
limits on Tuesday as she took on
a very competitive player from
Berean Christian.
Boswell rallied from a huge
deficit, 2-6, 2-5, to defeat Nicole
Vega, 2-6, 7-5, (10-8). The third
set is now a 10 point tie breaker
as the Florida High School Ath-
letic Association tries to shorten
matches.
"I just stuck to my game and
made her play my game instead
of playing her game," Boswell
noted.
Boswell and her opponent
had a number of long points and
volleys. Boswell, whose strength
is ground strokes and hitting
from the back line, hung in there
despite falling behind. However,
she noted that doesn't mean the
next match will be any easier.
"It's always a different situ-
ation. It is always a challenge
when you go out there. You just
have to try your best," she not-
ed.
Vega dominated the first set
as she held serve and broke Bo-
swell in the fourth game to go up
(3-1). Boswell broke back in the


eighth game but by then Vega
had firm control of the set.
It seemed like the second set
would go the same way as Vega
broke Boswell with a strong
opening game. Boswell broke
back in the second game but
Vega broke again in the sixth
game to go up 4-2. When she
went up 5-2 by holding serve, it
looked like Boswell was done.
However, -she rallied back and
won five straight games. Many of
the points were deep shots that
continuously kept Vega moving
on the baseline, and away from
the net.
Boswell hit some pin point
shots that kept Vega off balance.
. In the tie breaker, both play-
ers couldn't get much of an ad-
vantage. When Vega went up
3-1, Boswell rallied to tie at 3.
Boswell finally went up 8-7, and
took the match on her second
match point.
"We had some long points, I
also had to pay attention when
they put the lights on so I could
see the ball better," she added.
Boswell and her team mates
will take on Jensen Beach in
Jensen on Thursday. They will
host Clewiston this Friday at the
Sports Complex.


Boy's Tennis defeats


Berean Christian


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
It was an easy afternoon for
the boy's tennis squad Tuesday
as the shut out visiting Berean
Christian, 7-0.
"Our boys had another easy
win," Coach Dave Ellis remarked,
"Berean Christian is rebuilding
their boy's program with some
young talent."
Bobby Spelts defeated James
Martin, 6-0, 6-1, while Corey White
moved his match record to (2-0)
with a victory over Brett Johnson,
6-0, 6-0. Elj Cabansay defeated


Ryan Lantz, 6-0, 6-1. Zach Fowler
defeated Jonathan Elardo, 6-1,
6-1. Alex Nielson completed the
sweep of singles matches with a
6-0, 6-0 victory over Seth Gatlin.
Okeechobee continued their
success in the doubles matches,
winning both, 8-0.
"All our boys performed well
and are looking forward to a
tough math on Thursday against
Jensen Beach," Ellis added.
The boys will also have a
make up match on Friday at
home against Clewiston at the
Okeechobee Sports Complex.


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
If you had a chance to pick
when you won your first game of
the season you probably wouldn't
pick the fourth game. However,
you might pick your first district
contest.
That's what happened Tues-
day as the Brahmans won their
first game of the year, 5-0 over
Forest Hill in their district opener
at Brahman field.
"We got off to a good start.
Forest Hill lost their coach and
some good players so there
young. We got a couple of hits
and they started throwing the ball
around," Brahman Coach Dylan
Tedders said, "It was a good win
for us, I'm just concerned that we
shut it down offensively after the
first inning."
The victory might erase the bit-
ter taste of three straight defeats
at the St. Lucie Classic which in-
cluded an embarrassing, 14 run
defeat to Lincoln Park. It was the
worst loss during Tedder's tenure
at OHS.
Okeechobee scored four times
in the first, but didn't get much
going at the plate after that.
Clay Coleman started the rally
with a one out single. He moved
up on a single by Dustin Stokes.
An error at third scored a run and
Brice Buckner worked out a walk.
TWo more errors, at second, and
the outfield resulted in three more
runs.
Coleman also played a part in
the fifth run. He led off the third
with a triple to the gap in left cen-
ter. He noted it felt good off the
bat, "I've been working in the off
season trying to get strong and it
is starting to pay off. I just started
something, off, wanted to be the
first one to get a hit, and start
something big."
With a 5-0 lead Okeechobee
shut the offense down and relied
on their pitching. Dustin Stokes
tossed four scoreless in his sec-
ond consecutive solid start. He
didn't allow a hit and struck out
three.
Brice Bucker pitched two solid
innings, the fifth and sixth and al-
lowed two hits in the fifth. How-
ever he worked but of the jam
by striking out the Falcons ninth
place hitter, Castilla with two run-
ners on base.
Buckner gave up a sacrifice hit
to open the sixth, but then struck
out the side.
Mike McClain gave up a walk
and a single in the seventh be-
fore getting a nice play from his
outfield. With Julio Lugo on first
via a walk, John Williams lifted a
fly ball to right that fell for a two
base hit. However RF Dustin
Stokes retrieved the ball, made
a nice throw to Coleman at sec-
ond and he threw home to Adam
Tewksbury who was waiting with
the ball to tag Lugo for the second


out. McClain then struck out Jose
Lopez to end the game.
"These district games are very
big. We'll be playing an improved
Glades Central team Friday,"
Coach Tedders noted.
After the Brahman run in the
third, the boys couldn't muster a


base hit. They did have two bat-
ters hit by a pitch and had two
bases on balls. The Brahmans
left 11 men on base.
Adam Tewksbury had two hits
for Okeechobee. Coleman went
(2-4). Stokes went I for 3 with a
walk.


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Coleman said despite some
struggles at the plate the team is
headed in the right direction.
"We can't get any bad district
losses here. We've got to win ev-
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