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Vol. 100 No. 144 Wednesday, December 2, 2009


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Index


Classifieds .................................. 13-15
Community Events............................ 6
Church News .................................... 7
O bituaries ...................................... 6
O p in io n .............................................. 5
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Sports ................................... 9,12
W e ath e r ............................................. 5

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By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
While there are more people in
need this Christmas, others have
been more generous.
According to Marnie Lauter of
Raulerson Hospital Public Rela-
tions, 88,000 pounds of nonperish-
able foods were collected this year
in Okeechobee as part of the Food
for Families program. That is 3,000
pounds more than last year.
Food for Families is sponsored
by WAPT Channel 5 and Riverside
National Bank. While the drive
covers the entire WAPT view-
ing area, food collected locally at


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Okeechobee residents re-
ceived an early Christmas pres-
ent on Tuesday, Dec. 1. At an
emergency meeting Okeechobee
County Commissioners unani-
mously voted to purchase a band-
stand type shelter for Okee-Tantie
Campground and Marina. The
purchase will be paid for entirely
from a Florida Recreation De-
velopment Assistance Program
Grant and no county funds will be
involved.
County Administrator Lyndon
Bonner called the emergency
meeting because of time con-
straints. The recreation project that
the grant is to be used for must be
completed by April 30, 2010. Mr.
Bonner felt that waiting until the
next regular meeting on Dec. 17
would be crowding the deadline.
The original grant application was
to purchase and install 215 picnic


the bank and at the schools was
brought to Raulerson Hospital for
storage and distribution.
That food was distributed to
ten local organizations: First Bap-
tist Church, Okeechobee Christian
Church, Big Lake Missions Out-
reach, Real Life Children's Ranch,
Fort Drum Community Church,
Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Oak View Baptist Church, Mar-
tha's House, Jesus is Alive Minis-
tries, and the Okeechobee Presby-
terian Church.
Some of these organizations
have food pantries and most are
by appointment only. The Mis-


tables, 215 pedestal grills, 50 fire
rings and 24 benches. Because of
hurricane damage, there are not
215 rentable sites at this time so
the full number of tables and grills
is not needed at this time.
"The question always comes
to mind is this the best we can
do?" asked Mr. Bonner.
He said he felt the bandstand
would be a real addition to the
park and would be low mainte-
nance.
"This is going to be one of our
premier facilities," the administra-
tor said of the park.
The cost of the bandstand is
$54,927. It is estimated that as-
sembly will cost an additional
$100,000. The balance of the
$200,000 grant will be used for
other park amenities.
While the total cost of the proj-
ect is not known at this time, the
board felt that there was enough
See Bandstand Page 2


sion House of First Baptist Church
helps people by appointment only.
The number is 863-763-2171.
Fort Drum Community Church
operates a food pantry with no
set hours. A person in need must
contact the church at 863-467-
1733. Oak View Baptist Church
has a food pantry which operates
on an "emergency only" basis by
appointment only. The church
number is 863-763-1699. The food
pantry of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, 701 SW Sixth St., is open
Monday and Fridays from 9 to 11
a.m. Families are limited to visits
once every two months. Big Lake


Missions Outreach distributes gro-
ceries by appointment only. The
number is 863-763-5725.
The food pantry at Okeechobee
Presbyterian Church, 312, N. Par-
rott Ave., takes walk-ins. They are
open from 9 a.m. to noon, Tues-
days, Wednesdays, and Thurs-
days. However, visits are limited to
six times a year.
Oak View Baptist has seen
some increase in clients in recent
months, but nothing dramatic,
church officials said. The Presby
terian Church has seen a dramatic
See Food Page 2


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Bandstand
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cushion in the grant to ensure completing
the project without using any county funds.
The bandstand will be built on a concrete
slab raised 24 inches from ground level. It


will be 50 feet wide at the front and about
40 feet deep. The sides will taper back to
about 40 feet in width in the back. The met-
al roof will be supported by metal columns
and there will be a wooden ceiling. The roof
will be higher in the front than in the back.
A storage room at the rear of the open struc-
ture will from a backdrop.


Kidnapping suspect


returned to Okeechobee


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
An Okeechobee man has been returned to
the Okeechobee County Jail where he is being
held in connection with the alleged kidnapping
of a woman in September.
Michael Anderson Goins, 40, N.E. Fourth
Lane, was returned to
Okeechobee County Mon
day, Nov. 30, where he was
booked into the county jail
on a felony charge of false
imprisonment and a misde
meanor charge of violation
of a protective injunction.
His bond has been set at
$55,000.
Goins was also arrested
on a Department of Cor Michael A.
reactions (DOC) warrant Goins
charging him with violation
of probation simple battery and violation of
probation assault. He is being held without
bond on those charges.
The Okeechobee man has been incarcer
ated in the Osceola County Jail since his Sept.
20 arrest in Yee Haw Junction after the female
victim notified authorities of her alleged kid
napping. The disposition of that case was not
known as of newspaper deadline.
Goins was arrested by a deputy from the
Osceola County Sheriff's Office after he alleg
edly abducted the 38-year-old woman from
a convenience store on S.R. 70 E. where she
worked.
An arrest report by Deputy Sergeant Shan
non Peterson, of the Okeechobee County
Sheriff's Office (OCSO), states that Goins kid
napped the woman from the store around 7:30
to 8 a.m. as she was leaving to make a bank
deposit.
The victim later told Sgt. Peterson that Goins
came out from behind a fence and forced her
into her Saturn sports utility vehicle. He then
took the keys to the convenience store and
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According to the sergeant's report, while
they were northbound on U.S. 441 Goins
pulled the woman's hair and hit her several
times. When they reached Yee Haw Junction,
the woman apparently told Goins she had to
use the bathroom.
After walking into the bathroom at the Pi
lot Travel Center on east S.R. 60, the woman
borrowed another woman's cell phone and
called the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
and waited for their arrival. However, a deputy
from the Osceola County Sheriff's Office was
first on the scene.
That deputy then placed Goins under arrest
on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery
without further incident, said Twis Lizasuain,
public information officer for the Osceola
County Sheriff's Office.
The victim was returned to Okeechobee by
OCSO Deputy Sarah Green and the bank de
posit was turned over to the woman's supervi
sor at the store.
Sgt. Peterson indicated in his report that the
woman's left eye was swollen.
OCSO records show that Goins was arrest
ed on March 31 on a felony charge of aggra
vated domestic battery. The victim in this case
was the same woman he allegedly kidnapped
and assaulted in September.
Goins was again arrested on May 21 on a
warrant charging him with assault. Again, the
same woman was the alleged victim.
On March 28, Goins reportedly went to the
woman's workplace and threatened her with a
shotgun. Then, on March 30, an OCSO arrest
report indicates he began to cut the woman's
shirt off with a pocketknife and when she tried
to push him away her fingers were cut.
That arrest report by Deputy Howard Pick
ering states that the woman was taken to Raul
erson Hospital after the March incident where
she was treated for a bruise and bite mark on
her shoulder, scratches over and under her
right eye, a bruised left eye, cuts to her right
hand and a sprained left arm.


Afterboard approval theorderwas placed for the county, said he had only seen bro-
that daywith a delivery date of Jan. 18. In the chures at that time. He did not have any
meantime, site work and concrete work will construction details. At the Dec. 17 commis-
be done. It is hoped that the bandstand will
be completed in time for the March 3 Okee sion meeting he should have more details
Tantie Family Festival. and the project will probably be discussed
Donnie Oden, capital projects manager in more depth.

OCSO web site now includes inmate info


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
Information on inmates at the Okeechobee
County Jail -both past and present -can now
be found on the Okeechobee County Sheriff's
Office (OCSO) web site.
The web site -www.okeesheriff.org -is
also being expanded to provide other services
such as press releases.
"We think this site will better serve the
citizens in their search for public information,"
said Sheriff Paul May. "Our Information and
Technology employees will continue to im
prove and upgrade this web site to better serve
the community."
To access this new service-which be
came available Wednesday, Nov. 25-go to the
OCSO web site then choose the 'Corrections'
tab. Next, go to 'Inmate Search' on the menu.
Once here, you can search for a local inmate
by using their name.
Currently, inmate photos and bonds have
not been placed on the web site. However, that
information is expected to be added soon.
"We're still working on getting the photos
and bond amounts (on the site)," said OCSO
Detective Ted Van Deman. "But, the site will
have an inmate's charges, name, date of birth,
booking number, booking date and time, race
and sex, place of birth, height, weight, hair
color, court case number, if the charge is mis
demeanor or felony and whether it was a prob
able cause or warrant arrest."


Food
Continued From Page 1
increase. In January of this year they served
260 households. By October, the monthly to-
tal was up to 335. At Fort Drum Community
Church the numbers have remained about
the same. Big Lake Missions Outreach has
seen some increase in numbers since last
year. They also noted an increase last year
from the year before.
While the Food for Families Drive is an
annual event, the food pantries welcome do-
nations of nonperishable food year round.
Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at
www.newszap.com. Reporter Pete Gawda can
be reached at pgawda@newszap.com.


All inmates currently housed in the county
jail, as well as anyone that's been arrested, will
be placed on the site. Also, anyone that's been
booked into the jail since the summer of 2003
will be included on the site.
Detective Van Deman went on to explain
that the system updates itself every eight
hours. "Once they have been entered into the
computer, they will be on the site within eight
hours," he said.


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Local Man cut in fight; three others arrested


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News


Three men were arrested and a knife
seized following an alleged fight at a local
bar during which a male victim received a
cut to the face.
Arrested were: Michael Gonzalez, 39, S.E.
Fifth St., Okeechobee; George Tijerina, 33,
N.W Eighth Ave., Okeechobee; and Ruben
Tijerina, 39, S.E. 36th Ave., Okeechobee.
Gonzalez and George Tijerina were both
arrested on a felony charge of aggravated
battery with a deadly weapon and booked
into the Okeechobee County Jail under a
bond of $5,000. Ruben Tijerina was also
charged with the same felony as well as
a misdemeanor charge of resisting a law
enforcement officer without violence. His
bond was set at $5,500.
An arrest report by Deputy John Hazy,
of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
(OCSO), states that two men were leaving


Michael
Gonzalez
the bar on U.S.
cation started I
three men.
One of the a
of the three me
right eye by an
The cut, states
mately 3 inches
That victim
that were not
blood from the
deputy's report


The second victim was reportedly hit in
the back of the head but did not see his at-
tacker.
A witness to the fray said one of the
three men ran to a white pickup truck and
returned with a knife. He then "... began to
swing the knife at everyone around him,"
the witness reportedly told the deputy. Ac-
George Ruben cording to the arrest report, the witness saw
Tijerina Tijerina the victim being cut above the eye.
The white truck occupied by Gonzalez,
441 S.E. ween hen and verbal alter George Tijerina and Ruben Tijerina-was
stopped a short time later in the 3600 block
of U.S. 441 S.E. While the men were being
alleged victims was hit by one detained by other deputies Ruben Tijerina
en and then cut just above the tried to flee on foot but he was quickly ap-
other man, the report stated. prehended.
SDeputy Hazy, was approxi- Ruben Tijerina, it was later learned, is a
s in length. convicted sex offender in Broward County.


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easily discernible due to the
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Okeechobee Arrest Report


Inmate charged with


digging hole in cell wall


The following individuals were arrested
on felony or driving under the influence
(DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County
Sheriff's Office (OCSO), the Okeechobee City
Police Department (OCPD), the Florida High-
way Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and Wild-
life Conservation Commission (FWC) or the
Department of Corrections (DOC).
Nyashia Napre Robinson, 14, U.S. 441
N., was arrested Nov. 25 by Deputy Cari Ar-
nold on a charge of battery on detention staff.
After being booked into the Okeechobee
County Jail, Robinson was taken to the De-
partment of Juvenile Justice Detention Center
in Fort Pierce.
Ethan Harris, 26, S.W Ave. E., Belle
Glade, was arrested Nov. 25 by Deputy Jus-
tin Merriman on a charge of possession of
contraband in a county detention facility. His
bond was set at $5,000.
Adam Lee Scott, 30, Graywood Court,
Indianapolis, Ind., was arrested Nov. 25 by
Deputy Thomas Kitchen on a charge of driv-
ing under the influence. He was released on
his own recognizance.
Cherise M. Lawrence, 21, Phyllis Circle,
Eustis, was arrested Nov. 25 by Detective Bet-
tye Taylor on charges of grand theft and giv-
ing false information to a pawnbroker. Her
bond was set at $10,000.
Alfonso Nixon, 50, N.E. Seventh St.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Nov. 26 by Deputy
Steven McKinley on a charge of aggravated
assault. His bond was set at $5,000.
Doug Carl Lambert, 41, N.W 272nd St.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Nov. 26 by Deputy
Mark Shireman on a felony charge of dealing
in stolen property and a misdemeanor charge
of theft. His bond was set at $10,250.
Mark German Perks, 42, Cradley Road,
Dudley, England, was arrested Nov. 26 by
Deputy Justin Akins on a charge of driving
under the influence. His bond was set at
$1,000.
Edgar Vazquez Delgado, 26, S.E. 10th
Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested Nov. 27 by
Officer Russell Cale on a felony charge of
false imprisonment. He was also arrested on
misdemeanor charges of domestic battery


and resisting a law enforcement officer with-
out violence. His bond was set at $7,000.
Robert Seigh, 30, N.W 20th St., Okeecho-
bee, was arrested Nov. 27 by Deputy Corporal
Aric Majere on a Pennsylvania fugitive war-
rant charging him with recklessly endanger-
ing another person. He is being held without
bond.
Norma Jean Axon, 44, S.W 13th St.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Nov. 27 by Deputy
John Ashby on a charge of driving under the
influence. She was released on her own re-
cognizance.
David Lee Hallback Jr., 25, Madison
Chase, West Palm Beach, was arrested Nov.
27 by Deputy Donald Ellis on a charge of grand
theft auto. His bond was set at $5,000.
Jose Armando Mendez, 28, N.E. 10th
Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested Nov. 29 by
Deputy Anthony Kibler on felony charges of
false imprisonment and burglary. He was
also arrested on a misdemeanor charge of
battery. His bond was set at $5,000.
This column lists arrests and not convic-
tions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed
here who is later found innocent or has had
the charges against them dropped is wel-
come to inform this newspaper. The informa-
tion will be confirmed and printed.







TREASURE COAST

CRIME

STOPPED


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
An inmate at the Okeechobee County
Jail awaiting sentencing on sexual battery
charges has been arrested for reportedly
digging a hole in a wall of his cell.
Eddy Howard Oliver II, 40, was arrested
Wednesday, Nov. 25, on
felony charges of escape,
possession of contraband
in a detention facility and
criminal mischief. He is
being held without bond
on the charges.
Oliver was being held
in the county jail follow-
ing his arrest last year on
four counts of sexual bat- Eddy Howard
tery on a child and one Oliver II
count of incest. He has entered a plea of
no contest to those charges and is sched-
uled to be sentenced Thursday, Dec. 10, by
Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Mirman.
Assistant State Attorney Ashley Albright
said it's unlikely these new charges will
have any effect on Oliver's sentencing next
week unless he elects to answer to them all
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intends to keep the cases separate.
An arrest report by Deputy Mark Marg-
erum, of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's
Office (OCSO), states that OCSO Detention
Deputy Lisa Outten searched Oliver's cell
Wednesday and found a hole in the con-
crete wall of cell A-60. The hole was about
8-inches x 8-inches and about 4-inches
deep.
Deputy Outten also found several pieces
of metal that were apparently being used
to dig out the concrete, added the report.
But he primarily used a metal bar from the
bathroom to make the hole, the report in-
dicated.
According to the report, the hole was
covered by a piece of paper that had food
menus written on it in calendar form, as
well as hand-drawn maps depicting the
layout of the jail. Also found in the cell was
a hand-drawn diagram of Oliver's cell with
an 'X' allegedly marking the area where the
hole in the wall was in relation to the bed.
Oliver, stated Deputy Margerum, has
been in cell A-60 for approximately 16
months.
Damage to the cell wall was estimated
at $600.


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According to a records check, he was arrest-
ed in 1989 and then convicted of attempted
sexual battery and four counts of lewd and
lascivious battery. And while he is now a reg-
istered sexual offender living in Okeechobee
County, he is not under any type of court-
mandated supervision or restriction.
Ruben Tijerina said he fled because due
to his sexual offender status, Deputy Hazy
stated.
Deputy Hazy went on to state in his report
that a silver pocket knife with a 3-inch blade
was found in the pickup truck in which the
three men were traveling.
Gonzalez was later arrested on a Hills-
borough County warrant that charged him
with violation of probation and disorderly
intoxication.




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Renters beware
My daughter is apartment hunting. Be-
ing a teenager, working as a waitress leaves
not much room for high priced places. I
have gone with her several days to help her
look. I went with her today to look at a mo-
bile home. As soon as I walked in, I was in
shock. The place was disgusting! I opened
the frigg and it was filled with black mold. I
went into the bathroom, and the toilet had
filth in it. I called the slum land lord and
asked if she had any intentions of having the
place cleaned. She said yes, I asked her what
exactly was going to be cleaned and she was
like "well, what do you mean" I mentioned
the toilet and she said "maybe this place is
not what your daughter is looking for." Obvi-
ously not. What home owner would EVER
put an add in the paper for prospective rent-
ers to go and look for a place in that type of
condition?
It's a learning experience for the young
people. When they find out how much it
costs for any apartment, they'll realize just
how sweet they had it at home. The land-
lords will charge as much as the market will
bear. If no one rents the place, then the price
will come down.
I find it unfortunate that people find it to
be okay to take advantage of those without
a lot a money. There are many good peo-
ple who because of circumstances beyond
their control do find themselves in situations
where they have to relocate and the housing
choices are less than sub standard.
The free market system works. If the
place is a sty, don't rent it.
Some people do not see dirt. Some see
it everywhere. Renting is a responsibility in
both ways. To keep it clean for the next per-
son. And keep it clean enough to live in it
on your own. Yes, soap is inexpensive. But
the knowledge to know how to use it, that is
different. Because some people are just too
plain lazy to use it. Yes, it is a form of grow-
ing up and wanting to leave home. But, as
we all know the grass is not greener on the
other side.


Prescription drug abuse
Drug addiction is rampant in Okeecho-
bee County. If you have a teenager in your
home, you might have some knowledge of
what goes on. But, I don't think people grasp
how much of a problem it is, in Okeecho-
bee and all over small town America. It used
to be when we were teenagers, we would
go to a party, and we knew we could get a
beer. Now you can go to almost any party
in Okeechobee where teenagers are and
they are offered Oxycontin like it's candy.
It's not just little Billy who everyone knew
was going to grow up and be trouble-it's
our cheerleaders, our football players, our
kids that attend church on Sunday. Drug
addiction has a face, and it's our youth that
are paying the high price for addiction. As
a parent, if your kids mention something to
you- call the police. You don't have to give
your name. Let's try and get this crap off the
streets of Okeechobee. I KNOW parents of
teenagers in Okeechobee know from their
kids who is selling drugs in Okeechobee. A
simple phone call might save your child's
life, or that of another.
As long as you have all so-called pain
doctors, you are going to have that problem.
They prescribe more than they need and
they end up selling the rest as extra income.
Drugs at school used by any type of
student is nothing new. I graduated over 40
years ago, and drug use was rampant then.
You are not going to stop drug use. You have
to educate your kids that it is not cool to be
an abuser of any substance. If you use drugs
or alcohol yourself, your kid will see you as
a hypocrite. Be a good example. No matter
what you do, some kids will become users
because they choose the life. Unfortunately,
the final decision is on each person.
Parents need to realize that today the
most common form of teen drug use is
prescription pills that they steal from their
parents, grandparents, friends' homes, etc.
Do not leave your prescription pills in the
medicine cabinet -- it is too easy for anyone
who asks to use the bathroom to just help
themselves! Keep your pills in a place where
you can keep them secure. A teen can easily
snag a few pills and you might not realize it if
they don't get too greedy. Since pain pills are
not a "certain number per day" prescription,
you might not use the same number every
day. Some days you take more. Some days
you might not take any. So it's hard to keep
track of how many should be left.


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On Sunday, there was an article in the
paper about prescription drug use in the
school system. One person was found to al-
ready be smoking the prescription drug. At
their age (high school) there are only two
more steps... shooting the drug up and death.
In the article, it was stated that nine deaths
have already occurred in Okeechobee Coun-
ty due to over doses of prescription drugs.
This will rise, I anticipate, two-fold by next
year. Society thinks that this does not effect
them directly, but it does. When someone's
habit gets out of hand, they turn to crime to
support their daily usage. Their habit has al-
ready forced them to steal from their family
and friends. They have been kicked out of
their home at some point. A person addicted
to prescription drugs will do anything to get
their next fix. What Okeechobee is seeing is
just the start of this problem. Do a little bit of
research and you will see that hundreds of
small towns across America have been de-
stroyed by prescription drug use.

Rushing Christmas
Christmas seems to bring out the best
in most people. I find that even strangers will
smile and exchange greetings MORE often
then any other time of the year. So it doesn't
matter when you BEGIN the holiday Season
... what I feel matters more is when you END
it. Maybe if it didn't end things might be bet-
ter! Maybe we should give some thought to
making that a reality.
The season of Advent -- four weeks be-
fore Christmas -- is supposed to be a time of
contemplation and spiritual preparation.
Rather than put Christmas lights on
your house, I think it is more important to
keep Christmas in your heart. Instead of
spending so much time and money decorat-
ing, spend some of that time helping others
and put some of that money toward feeding
the hungry in our community. If you want to
feel the Christmas spirit, focus on giving.

Remember Pearl Harbor
I enjoyed the article about the man who
was an eye-witness to the attack on Pearl
Harbor. Local schools should contact him
about speaking to the young people. They
need to know what happened, and here's a
guy right in our town who was there at the
time and saw it with his own eyes.


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Two important stories were on the front
page of the paper on Sunday -- one about re-
membering our past with the anniversary of
Pearl Harbor and one about the drug prob-
lem that is affecting our present teenage
population and the future of this country.
Everyone in town should read that paper.
Both stories give important information that
everyone should be aware of.

Holiday shopping
My hope is that everyone thinks safety
first. Watch yourselves and the kids. Pick
a couple times for one-day shopping trips
with your elder family members to shop.
This takes time that they deserve. There is
no rush. RELAX AND ENJOY. The trucks ar-
rive often so there's always something else
to buy for the kids or Aunt Sally.

St. Nicholas
Do you tell your children about Santa
Claus? Tell them the true story of St. Nicho-
las. Bishop Nicholas of Myra lived 270-346
in what is now called Turkey. Stories of his
good works were spread to many countries
by sailors, who regarded St. Nicholas one
of their patron saints. "Saint Nicholas" was
translated into "SinterKlaus" by the Dutch.
He was known for his kindness to children.
He had inherited a large amount of money
from his parents, and people of the time
suspected he was responsible for many
anonymous donations given to the poor. Af-
ter his death, people continued the tradition
by making gifts in his name. The tradition
of giving gifts anonymously and attributing
them to "SinterKlaus" was commercialized
in the United States and the story attributed
to "Santa Claus" came with it. I think it is sad
not only that Christmas has become so com-
mercialized, but also that so many American
children have no idea that "SinterKlaus" was
a real person.

Holiday safety
Okay folks, it's Christmas time again.
Celebrate as you please. Watch your purses
and wallets. Know where the children are.
Put a small blanket in your vehicle to cover
your gifts, purses or whatever. Out of sight-
out of mind. Use you trunk wisely-it hides
everything. Document serial numbers on
paper. Take digital photos of the items and
their serial numbers. Lock, lock, lock your
doors-ar doors, truck doors, house doors,
shed doors. The thieves know the gifts are
being bought.


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Thanks for the support
Thanks go to the donors for the VFW
fund raising event on Nov. 14, benefitting the
Okeechobee Pet Rescue including: Sears-
Tools; Stafford's; Barney's; Hungry Howies;
Perfect Cuts; Sue's Place, Kathy Sammons;
Sue's Place, Sue Rogers; Main Street Salon;
Katies Pet Grooming; Love on a Leash; Sea-
coast National Bank; Golden Corral Restau-
rant; Sun Trust Bank; Beef O' Brady's; Skip
Jack's; Walpole Feed; Clock Restaurant; Af-
fordable Art and Framing; Los Cocos Mexi-
can Restaurant; Mid Florida Hardware; Riv-
erside Bank Employees; The Outpost & Kidz
Corner; The Landing Strip (Airport Restau-
rant); Donna Stiller, Mary Kay Basket; Clau-
dia's Cookies; Happy Trails Spears; Annie's
Pet Grooming; Hide Away; Judy Troop; Di-
ane Thrift; Diva's Boutique & Consignment;
and Diva's Stork Rental.
Humane Society Pet/Rescue


Happy Birthday!
The VFW on 441 SE and Humane Society Pet Rescue joined together for a very
successful First Birthday Celebration. It was a great hit with local businesses
and people of our community to support the rescued cats, kittens, dogs, and
puppies. A huge thanks to all.


Community Calendar


WEDNESDAY
Martha's House support groups meet each
Wednesday. Spanish groups meet from 7 until 8
p.m. at the Okeechobee Christian Church, 3055
S.E. 18th Terrace. Ana Romero is the group fa-
cilitator. Another group meets in the Okeechobee
County Health Department, 1798 N.W. Ninth
Ave., from 5 until 6 p.m. with Irene Luck as the
group facilitator. There is another meeting from 6
until 7 p.m. with Shirlean Graham as the facilita-
tor. For information, call 863-763-2893.
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.
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, 701 S.W. Sixth St. It will
be a closed discussion.
Moose Lodge Bingo and food, food served
at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. For informa-
tion call 863-763-2250. Public is welcome.
THURSDAY
Okeechobee Stitchin' meets every Thursday
from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Okeechobee
Presbyterian Church, 312 North Parrott Ave.
Bring your sewing project and join in on the fun.
All types of sewing is welcome, such as quilting,
applique, embroidery, crocheting, knitting, serg-
ing. Bring your sewing machines if you like to
sew. For more information call Corry Geissinger
at 863-467-2231.
Tantie Quilters meet 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 Marie at 863-357-0868.
Family History Center meets from 1 un-
til 5 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, 310 S.W. Sixth St. Anyone interest-
ed in finding who your ancestors are is welcome
to attend. There is Census, IGI (International
Genealogical Index), Social Security Death Index
and military information available. For informa-
tion, call The Family History Center at 863-763-
6510 or Richard Smith at 863-261-5706 for spe-
cial appointments.
New Beginnings Narcotics Anonymous has
moved to 103 S.W. Second Ave. at 7 p.m. For
information, call Monika at 801-3244 or Rocy at
610-0975.
A.A. Closed big book meeting from 8 p.m.
until 9 p.m. at Church of Our Savior, 200 N.W.
Third St.
Prayer group meets at 10 a.m. at the


Community Center, 412 N.W. Sixth St. For infor-
mation, 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 the American Legion Post 64
501 SE Second 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.
Cowboys for Christ will meet at Dunklin
Memorial, 407 N.W. Third Ave. Everyone is in-
vited. For information, call Mike Fletcher at 863-
357-6257.
Martha's House Inc. sponsors weekly sup-
port groups for women who are, or have been,
affected by domestic violence and abusive re-
lationships. 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 second language classes will
meet from 7 until 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, 701 S.W. Sixth St.
Okeechobee Outreach Hope Narcotics
Anonymous will meet from 8 until 9 p.m. at the
Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W. Third St. For in-
formation, call Hugh Lambert at 863-763-7185.
Okeechobee Citizens Recreation
Association, OCRA will meet at 7:30 p.m. at
Teen Town, 305 N.W. Second St. Anyone inter-
ested may attend. For information, contact Frank
Coker at 863-467-1941.
Ongoing Caregiver Support Group Hospice
of Okeechobee and the Area Agency on Aging
sponsor a caregiver support group every
Thursday at 2 p.m. Anyone who is caring for an ill
family member is welcome to join. The group is
facilitated by social workers and provides an op-
portunity for caregivers to give one another sup-
port, information and ideas. The meetings are
held at Hospice at 411 S.E. Fourth St. For infor-
mation, call 863-467-2321.
A.A. meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m.
at the First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W.
Second St. This will be an open meeting.
Classic car show at Beef O'Brady's, 608 S.
Parrott Ave., from 6:30 until 8 p.m.


Okeechobee County Cancer Support
Group welcomes all cancer patients, survivors
and supporters to attend, support and encour-
age each other. We meet the first Thursday of
each month at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church,
401 SW Fourth St., Okeechobee, (entrance is the
door to the W in front of church). Please contact
Susie Pickering at 863-467-5831 or First Baptist
Church at 863-763-2171 for more information.


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Holiday Happenings ...


Obituaries


Hospice hosts Festival of
Trees through Dec. 5
Hospice of Okeechobee (411 S.E. Fourth
Street) will host the annual Festival of Trees
starting Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec.
6. Open daily with no charge for admission.
Hours are noon-4 p.m. on the weekends and
10 a.m.- p.m. on weekdays. While you are
there enjoying all the many gloriously deco-
rated Christmas trees, do not forget to shop
the Christmas Country Store. Funds raised
will benefit patient care, including services
at The Hamrick Home. For information call
863-467-2321.

Holiday tour of homes
Raulerson Hospital is proud to sponsor
its 11th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes. Pro-
ceeds raised this year will be donated to the
United Way of Okeechobee and the Rauler-
son Hospital Hope Fund. The tour will be on
Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5, from
6-9 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person to drive
through the Tour of Homes in your vehicle
or $25 for the chartered bus tour. Tickets
may be purchased at Raulerson Hospital
Front Lobby, Suzie's Hallmark Shop in the
Publix Plaza, Seacoast National Bank, River-
side National Bank and First Bank & Trust
of Indiantown For information, call Marnie
Lauter at 863-824-2702.

Santa at City Hall Park
Santa will be available for pictures in City
Hall Park on Dec. 2-3, 8-10 and 14-15, from
6 until 8 p.m.

Bike Run to benefit Big Lake
Missions Outreach
The Old Men Riders is having a 125 mile
bike run around Lake Okeechobee on Dec.
5, and is asking businesses, individuals and
churches to sponsor each participating bike.
All bikes and rods are welcome. The money
raised will go to Big Lake Missions Outreach.
Participants will meet at the movie theatre
parking lot at 8 a.m. For more information
call Gene Rodenberry at 863-634-1723.

OKMS sponsors window
decorating contest
Okeechobee Main Street invites you
to join in on our annual Holiday Window
Decorating Contest. Get your window deco-
rated soon! Winners will be announced on
Saturday, Dec. 12. If you would like to par-
ticipate please send your business name and
address, contact person and phone number.
First place winner will keep our winners
plaque in your place of business all year.
Email: okms@mainstreetokeechobee.com
or call 863-357-6246 for more information.

Annual Christmas Parade
planned
The Chamber of Commerce annual light-
ed Christmas parade will be held on Dec.
12, at 5:30 p.m. along with craft show in Fla-
gler Parks #2 and 3.


Annual toy drive under way
The Big Lake Missions Outreach is spon-
soring their 15th annual Christmas toy drive
for the underprivileged children in Okeecho-
bee County. They are celebrating 15 years
of proven ministry, reaching out to the poor
and needy in Okeechobee. They are in need
of gifts and toys for children one day to teen.
They will accept gift certificates, checks
made payable to BIG LAKE MISSIONS OUT-
REACH and cash. Volunteers will then pur-
chase the items needed. Receipts and pick-
up are available if needed. Also, foods are
always accepted through Dec. 21. For more
information call 863-763-5725 or 863-697-
6433.

Holiday craft fair planned
for Dec. 12 in BHR
Buckhead Ridge Women of the Moose
will host a craft fair on Dec. 12. Reserve table
for choice of indoor or outdoor space. Food,
fun, attendance prizes will be available. Ad-
vertising provided. New Destashers Swap
or sale of unused craft supplies, fabrics,
tools, patterns. Clean out your craft stash -
call Bonnie at 863-357-1556 or Sandoone at
863-357-0060.

Santa is coming to the
American Legion
Come one, come all. Veterans and their
children are invited to visit Santa at the
American Legion Post 64 from noon to 4
p.m. for dinner and toys on Dec. 19. Toys for
veterans will be available Dec. 19-24. Open
registration to qualified veterans, both male
and female, will be held during Santa's visit.
VA. Reps will be on hand as well, from Palm
Beach VA. Hospital. For more information
call 863-763-2950.

Pictures with Santa
The Kiwanis Santa will be available for
photos in Flagler Park #4 on Dec. 12, 16-
19, and 21-23 from 6 until 8 p.m.

The Meaning of Christmas
Oakview Baptist Church, 677 SW32nd
St., will present a Christmas music celebra-
tion "The Meaning of Christmas" on Sunday,
Dec. 13, at 3 and again at 6 p.m.


Obituaries should be submitted to
the Okeechobee News by e mailing
obits@newszap.com. Customers may also
request photos and links to online guest
books. A link to the obituaries is available at
www.newszap.com.



Kenneth 'Squirrel' James
Riehbourg, 25
OKEECHOBEE -Kenneth "Squirrel" James
Richbourg, age 25, of ('i.... il died Friday,
Nov. 27, 2009.
Born March 3, 1984, in Ft. Lauderdale, he had
been a lifetime resident of Okeechobee. He en-
joyed computers,
music and singing.
He was preceded
in death by his
grandfather, Pete Ri-
chardbourg.
He is survived by
his wife, Elizabeth
Richbourg; mother,
Nancy Kratovil;
brother, Jeffory Wil- i
liams; sister, Heather.
Richbourg; nephew, .
D e v o n
Richbourg; grandmother, Nell Rich-
bourg; uncle, Wayne Richbourg, all of Okee-
chobee; aunt, Donna Lightsey of Ft. Pierce; and
father, Randy (Anita) Richbourg of Clewiston.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. un-
til service time of 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, in the
Buxton Funeral Home Chapel.
All arrangements are under the direction and
care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato-
ry, 110 NE 5th Street, (,i., ,, i-lI, On-line con-
dolences may be sent to
www.buxtonfuneralhome.com.

Stuart Howard Powell Sr., 53
PAHOKEE Stuart Howard Powell Sr., age
53, of Pahokee, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at his
residence.
Born Sept. 22, 1956, in Ft. Pierce, he had been
a resident of Pahokee for over 40 years. He
proudly served in the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his father,
Marion Powell.
He is survived by his loving wife, Vicki D. Pow-
ell of Pahokee; sons, Stuart Howard Powell, Jr.
(Brenda) of Pahokee, Donald R. Powell
(Mariza) of Belle Glade, David L. Powell (Car-
men) of Clewiston, Richard W Powell (Tara) of
Pahokee; brothers, Ernest Powell (Lisa) of Well-
ington, Dennis Powell (Elvia) of Clewiston, Don
Powell (Terry) of Clewiston; sisters, Josephine
Collins (Derrick) of Palatka, Gretta- Jean Galati
(Allen) of Bradenton; and mother, Gretta Alden
of (i, .... ii. . In addition he is survived by 12
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.
until Masonic service time of noon, today, Dec.
2, in the Buxton Funeral Home Chapel with Pas-
tor Jerry Stone of the 1st Baptist Church of Ca-
nal Point officiating. Interment will follow in
Port Mayaca Cemetery.
All arrangements are under the direction and
care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato-
ry, 110 NE 5th Street, (i . i.. ii ,, FL. On-line
condolences may be made at www.buxtonfu-
neralhome.com.


Dennis 'Randy' Randall Leitner
OKEECHOBEE Dennis "Randy" Randall
Leitner, age 48, of ('i .. i. 1 ,I died Sunday,
Nov. 29, 2009, in the Hamrick Home.
Born March 13,
1961, in Okeecho-
bee, he grew up in
Okeechobee before
moving to Ohio 13
years ago. He was a
member of the
Church of God and
enjoyed fishing.
He was preceded
in death by a broth-
er, James Ray Leit-
ner.
He is sur-
vived by his parents, Ray and Norma
Leitner of (i ... i, ki -, wife, Lori Leitner of Pi-
qua, Ohio; stepdaughter, Mandy Griffith of Pi-
qua, Ohio; daughters, Trish Levine of Palm Bay
and Amanda McMillan of Ohio; brothers, Rod-
ney Leitner, Heath Leitner, Donnie Leitner
(Pam), Norman Leitner, Timmy Leitner (Diane);
sisters, Denise Garnsey (Jeromy) and Ashley
Leitner all of O(i .. .. i i In addition he is sur-
vived by four grandchildren, two great-nieces
and one great-great-nephew.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6
p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, and services will be 10
a.m., Friday, Dec. 4, in the Buxton Funeral
Home Chapel with Paul Buxton officiating. In-
terment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
All arrangements are under the direction and
care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato-
ry, 110 NE 5th Street, ( 'i.... i..l Fl. On-line
condolences may be made at www.buxtonfu-
neralhome.com.

Shirle Sterner Varner, 80
VERO EACH -Shirley Sterner Varner, 80,
died Nov. 27, 2009, at Harbor Chase of Vero
Beach.
She was born in Hanover, Pa., and lived in
Okeechobee, for 26 years.
Mrs. Varner was in management of women's
retail. She served as the first woman board
member of the Hanover Chamber of Com-
merce and was on the board of Downtown
Hanover, Inc. Mrs. Varner was a member of the
Hanover Soroptimist Club, Ladies of Okeecho-
bee Elks, VFW, and the Moose, of Okeechobee.
Survivors include a son, Ashley B. Varner of
Latrobe, Pa.; a daughter, Pamela S. Varner of
Vero Beach; four grandchildren, Ashley B. Var-
ner II, Meg S. Varner, Joseph D. Worley, and
Kate S. Worley; one great-granddaughter, Eliza-
beth N. Varner; and a brother, Herbert H. Stern-
er.
Mrs. Varner was predeceased by her husband,
Ralph H. "Rube" Varner; mother, Queba Arentz
Sterner; and father, Herbert S. Sterner.
A private family service will be held at a later
date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer/Parkinson Association of Indian River
County, 2501 27th Ave., Suite A-8, Vero Beach,
FL 32960.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Cremato-
ry, Vero Beach. A guest book may be signed at
lowtherfuneralhome.com.


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December 2, 2009





December 2, 2009 Okeechobee News


Local churches plan events


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Advent services begin today, Dec. 2 at
Peace Lutheran Church, 750 NW 23rd Lane.
Sandwiches will be served at 6 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall with service to follow at 7
p.m.
Grace Brethren Church, 710 S. Parrott
Ave., will have a free family movie night, Fri-
day night, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. The movie "The
Christmas Card" with John Newton, Alice
Evans, Lois Nettleton, and Ed Asner will be
shown.
The men of First United Methodist
Church, 200 NW Second St., are sponsor-
ing a smoked chicken dinner on Friday, Dec.

South Florida
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Dry weather is causing a delicate balanc-
ing act between the level of Lake Okeecho-
bee and the salinity level of the Caloosa-
hatchee River.
On Nov. 24 South Florida Water Manage-
ment District (SFWMD) issued a news re-
lease expressing concern about dry weather
and the fact that the level of Lake Okeecho-
bee was 0.74 feet lower than this time last
year. It listed several steps SFWMD was tak-
ing to conserve water.
On that same day the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers issued a news release announcing
an 11 day release of fresh water from Lake
Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee the next
morning. The pulse release was intended
to counteract poor salinity conditions in the


4 from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. Take out
only. Delivery
will be available
for 10 or more
dinners. They
will also serve
from 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. that same Places of
day with dine in
or take out ser
Worship
vice. The menu
consists of one
quarter chicken, cole slaw, baked beans,
roll and dessert for a $6 donation. Tickets
are available at the church office or orders


may be faxed to 863 763-2481 by 10:30 a.m.
Thursday. Include contact name, phone
number and address to deliver dinners.
Buckhead Ridge Christian Church,
1167 Linda Drive, will be having their An-
nual Christmas Craft Bazaar and Book Fair
on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
There will be homemade crafts and baked
good. Lunch will be available. If you have
any questions please call Suelynn Richard-
son at 863 357-6500. The church will present
a Christmas Cantata on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 7
p.m.
The Okeechobee News welcomes news
from area churches for this column. E-mail
okeenews@newszap.com or call Pete Gawda at
863 763-3134, extension 4225.


dry weather causes concern
Upper Caloosahatchee and reduce chloride sahatchee Estuary," said Stu Applebaur
concentrations in the vicinity of the Olga Wa- COE's deputy for restoration program ma
ter Treatment Plant. October was the fourth agement. "We will remain sensitive to f
driest October dating back to 1932. Novem- ture water supply needs but at this time v
ber was also very dry. have determined that releases can impro1
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been disappointing with regard to rainfall impact on the lake's water level." After tt
across the region. As a result, conditions pulse release is completed COE will re-ev
are drier than expected, said Susan Sylves- uate the situation and coordinate with S
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and hydro date management department. type release resembles the naturally occur
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is still too early to tell how much of an im-
pact the rain will have on the already dry
system."
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several weeks has led to higher salinity lev-
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Okeechobee Christian Academy will
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Fellowship Hall at 701 South Parrott Ave.
The meal includes spaghetti, meat sauce,
green beans and roll for a donation of $5.
Tickets are available in the office 863-763-
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lunch on Friday, Dec. 4. Delivery is available
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school office at 863-763-3072. Okeechobee
Christian Academy have the poinsettias
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until 9 a.m. on Dec. 7 and will be delivered
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
at Hospice of Okeechobee. The organiza-
tion's annual Festival of Trees features a hall
decked with holiday decorations and a small
forest of Christmas trees.
The trees were decorated and donated by
local clubs, businesses and individuals. They
will be sold in a silent auction with all pro-
ceeds going to Hospice.
The trees range in height from tabletop size
to seven footers. Decorations range from tra-
ditional holiday ornaments to stuffed animals
to fishing tackle. Many of the trees follow the
theme of the donor organizations. The High
School Rodeo Team donated a tree decorat-
ed with tiny cowboy boots. The Okeechobee
Public Library Afterschool Program's tree


features storybooks. The 4-H Udder Bunch
Dairy Club's tree has cow ornaments. And
the Red Hat Society's tree is festooned with
you guessed it-tiny red hats.
Some of the "trees" are not really trees but
rather tree-shaped stacks of toys, pinecones
or other decorations.
The festival of trees runs through Dec. 6.
Wednesday through Friday, hours of opera-
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5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, they will be open from
noon to 4 p.m.
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tree, they must bid higher than the last bid.
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4 p.m. At that time the successful bidders will
be announced. The winners will be notified
by telephone and arrangements will be made
for the winners to pay for and pick up their
trees.


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Holiday Tour of Homes sponsored by Rauler-


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Team wins over Labelle


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Essence Williams and Monica Koger
combined for 34 points and numerous steals
and assists to lead Okeechobee, (5-1), to a
54-43 victory over LaBelle Monday night.
Okeechobee used their speed and de-
fense while LaBelle used their perimeter
shooting to make it a competitive and enter-
taining affair.
Brahman Coach Tony Sherlock said he
saw some things that he liked, and some
things that he didn't like, in the game. "When
we ran our offense we were unstoppable,"
he said. "The kids ran what they wanted to
do half the night. Labelle made great strides
since the preseason. It very easily could have
been a different story tonight."
Sherlock said LaBelle shot the ball well,
and ran good defenses that confused his
girls. "We had an edge in speed but I think
they had the edge in ball handling."
Okeechobee built double digit leads in
the first half but LaBelle always came back.


The Brahmans led 25-21 at the half.
Okeechobee built another 10 point lead,
31-21, only to see LaBelle cut the gap to 31-
29 late in the third quarter.
Every time LaBelle would get close, the
Brahmans would go on a run thanks to their
defense and steals. Williams had numerous
points on the transition game and on drives
to the basket.
"The girls are unselfish and we pass the
ball well. When somebody is open, we got
them the ball," she said.
LaBelle got no closer than six points in
the fourth quarter. Key buckets by Markeisha
Youmans and Jewel Buck helped the Brah-
mans keep a comfortable margin.
Williams said the team is working on be-
ing consistent in each game, "Sometimes
we have our ups and downs but I think were
getting there. I think we'll have a good team
this year," she said.
The Brahman JVwas also victorious Mon-
day. Okeechobee travelled to South Fork on
Tuesday night and will visit Boynton Beach
in a district contest on Thursday.

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Monica Koger (left photo) had 15 points in Okeechobee's win Monday. Essence
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A team of area boys were recently crowned
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win over New Hampshire's Seacoast United.
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in the semifinal. The combination of Schulz
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defense proved to be too much for Massa
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Coach Pitu Alvarez. "The defense secured each
game until the offense capitalized on its oppor
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Okeechobee continues to make mistakes
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$650 mo. + 1st & sec.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 09-CP-68
IN RE: ESTATE OF
SAVION JONES,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
SAVION JONES, deceased, whose
date of death was February 8,2009,
and whose social security number is
769-44-4478 is pending in the Cir-
cuit Court for Okeechobee County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is 312 NW Third Street,
Okeechobee, Florinda 34972. The
names and address of the personal
representative and the personal rep-
resentative's attorney are set for the
below.
All creditors of the decedent and oth-
er persons having claims or demands
against decedents estate on whom a
copy of this notice is required to be
served must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE
OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC-
TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PE-
RIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
notice is November 25, 2009


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.2009-CP-6
IN RE: ESTATE OF
TOMAS OLIVERA-SALINAS,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
TOMAS OLIVERA SALINAS, de-
ceased, whose date of death was
February 9,2007, and whose social
security number is (none), is pending
in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee
County, Florida, Probate Division, te
address of which is 312 NW Third
Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972.
The names and address of the per-
sonal representative and the person-
al representative's attorney are set
for the below.
All creditors of the decedent and oth-
er persons having claims or demands
against decedents estate on whom a
copy of this nobce is required to be
served must file their claims with tis
court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE
OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC-
TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PE-
RIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
nobce is November 25, 2009
Personal Representative:
MARTIN OLIVERA SALINAS
305 NW Tenth Avenue
Okeechobee, Fl 34972
Attorney for Personal Representatve:
LINDA CARGILL SMITH P.A.
Florida Bar No. 306241
1320 S. Federal Hwy, #215
Stuart, FL 34994
772-219-9157
339992 ON 11/25 & 12/2/09

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 08-CP-117


Personal Representative:
ANGELA YATES IN RE: ESTATE OF
1807 S. Parrott Avenue BRANDON HUMPHREY,
Okeechobee. Fl 34974 Deceased


Attorney for Personal Representative:
LINDA CARGILL SMITH PA.
Florida Bar No. 306241
1320 S. Federal Hwy, #215
Stuart, FL 34994
772-219-9157
339987 ON 11/25 & 12/2/09



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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
BRANDON HUMPHREY, deceased,
whose date of death was July 11,
2007, and whose social security
number is 492-98-0057, is pending in
the Circuit Court for Okeechobee
County, Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is 312 NW Third
Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972.
The names and address of the per-
sonal representative and the person-
al representative's attorney are set
for the below.
All creditors of the decedent and oth-
er persons having claims or demands
against decedents estate on whom a
copy of this nobce is required to be
served must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE
OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC-
TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PE-
RIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
nobce is November 25, 2009
Personal Representative:
JONATHAN HUMPHREY
3009 SE 23rd Street
Okeechobee, Fl 34974
Attorney for Personal Representatve:
LINDA CARGILL SMITH PA.
Florida Bar No. 306241
1320 S. Federal Hwy, #215
Stuart, FL 34994
772-219-9157
339983 ON 11/25 & 12/2/09


IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE
19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2009 CA611
DIVISION: Civil Division
LIVE OAK TRUST, INC.,
A Flonda Corporation
Plaintiff
v.
MARTHE LEGER; JOSEPH LEGER;
AND MARGARETTE PERNIER
Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: JOSEPH LEGER
1769 GRANTHAM DRIVE
WELLIINGTON FLORIDA 33414
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that a
Complaint for Foreclosure of Mort-
gage involving real estate located in
Okeechobee County, Flonda, and le-
gally described as follows:
W1/2 OF THE W1/2 OF THE S1/2
OF THE S1/2 OF SECTION 21
TRACT 6 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH,
RANGE 33 EAST, OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORD-
ED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3A-D,
INCLUSIVE OF THE OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS.
Strap Number(s):
1-21-34-33-0A00-00006-M000
has been filed against you and your
are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it on
KENNETH M. JONES, of Moody,
Jones, Ingino & Morehead, PA., At-
torneys for Plaintiff, whose address
is 1333 S. University Dnve, Suite
201, Plantation, Flonda 33324, on or
before 30 days from the date of first
publication and file the onginal with
the Clerk of this Court either before
service on the Plaintiffs attorney or
immediately thereafter; otherwise, a
default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the Com-
plaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of this
Court on Nov. 19,2009.
SHARON ROBERTSON
Clerk of the Court
BY: Kathy Amold
As Deputy Clerk
MOODY, JONES, INGINO
& MOREHEAD, PA.
Attomeys for Plaintiff
1333 S. University Dnve, Suite 201
Pantation, FL 33324
(954) 473-6605
KENNETH M. JONES
Flonda Bar No. 142618
340038 ON 12/2,9/09

LEGAL NOTICE
Public Auction will be held at Johns
Towing Service storage lot located at
704 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Okee-
chobee, Florida 34972 on DECEMBER
18, 2009, at 9:00 A.M. Pursuant to
Florida Statute 713.78 for unpaid
towing and storage charges. Year,
make, model and VIN are as follows.
2001 Mitsubishi Galant
VIN#4A3AA46H01E091813
Terms of sale are cash, and no
checks will be accepted. Seller re-
serves the right of final bid. ALL
SALES ARE FINAL' NO REFUNDS
WILL BE, MADEI Said automobiles
will be sold in "As Is" condition with
no guarantee's.
340548 ON 12/2/09

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2009 CA611
DIVISION: Civil Division
LIVE OAK TRUST, INC.,
A Flonda Corporation
Plainbff
v.
MARTHE LEGER; JOSEPH LEGER;
AND MARGARETTE PERNIER
Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: MARGARETTE PERNIER
2903 WATERVIEW CIRCLE 29C
PALM SPRINGS, FL 33461
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that a
Complaint for Foreclosure of Mort-
gage involving real estate located in
Okeechobee County, Flonda, and le-
gally described as follows:
W1/2 OF THE W1/2 OF THE S1/2
OF THE S1/2 OF SECTION 21
TRACT 6 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH,
RANGE 33 EAST, OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORD-
ED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3A-D,
INCLUSIVE OF THE OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS.
Strap Number(s):
1-21-34-33-A00-00006-M000
has been filed against you and your
are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it on


KENNETH M. JONES, of Moody,
Jones, Ingino & Morehead, PA., At-
tomeys for Plaintiff, whose address
is 1333 S. University Dnve, Suite
201, Pantation, Flonda, 33324, on
or before 30 days from date of first
publication and file the original with
the Clerk of this Court either before
service on the Plainffs attomey or
immediately thereafter; otherwise, a
default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the Com-
plaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of this
Court on Nov. 19, 2009.
SHARON ROBERTSON
Clerk of the Court
BY: Kathy Amold
As Deputy Clerk
MOODY, JONES, INGINO
&MOREHEAD, PA.
Attomeys for Plaintiff
1333 S. University Dnve, Suite 201
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 473-6605
KENNETH M. JONES
Florida Bar No. 142618
340036 ON 12/2,9/09

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 2009-CP-220
In re: Estate of
MARTHA CRAVEN YORK
a/k/a MARTHA SUTTON YORK,
a/k/a MARTHA S. YORK,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Ancillary Summary Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING
CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST
THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that an Or-
der of Ancillary Summary Administra-
tion has been entered in the Estate
of MARTHA CRAVEN YORK, a/k/a
MARTHA SUTTON YORK, a/k/a MAR-
THA S. YORK, Deceased, File Num-
ber 2009-CP-220, by the Circuit
Court for Okeechobee County, Flori-
da, Probate Division, the address
of which is 312 N.W. 3rd Street,
Suite 101, Okeechobee Flonda
34972; that the decedents date of
death was June 4, 2009; that the to-
tal value of the estate is $59,810.00;
that the names and addresses of
those to whom it has been assigned
by such order are: W. MIKE YORK,
129 Vaughn York Road, Staley,
North Carolina 27355
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE
NOTIFIED THAT:
Al creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against the estate of the de-
cedent other than those for whom
provision for full payment was made
in the Order of Summary dministra-
tion must file their claims within this
court WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED
BYLAW.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREV-
ER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTH-
ER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD
ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (25
YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DE-
CEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The first publicaon of this notice
is November25, 2009.
Person Giving Notice:
Jane York Embree
185 Vaughn York Road
Staley, North Carolina C
CONELY& CONELY, RA.
Post Office Drawer 1367
Okeechobee, Flonda 34973-1367
(863) 763-3825
By: Tom Conely III
Florida Bar #096482
Attomey for Personal Representative
340049 ON 11/25;12/02/09


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 2009-CP-217
In re: Estate of
RICHARD GERARD BURKE,
a/k/a RICHARD G. BURKE
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
RICHARD GERARD BURKE, a/k/a
RICHARD G. BURKE, deceased, date
of death October 9, 2009, is pending
in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee
County, Florida, Probate Division,
the address of which is 312 N.W. 3rd
Street, Suite 101, Okeechobee, Flon-
da 34972. The personal representa-
tive's and the personal
representative's attorney names are
set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate on
whom a copy of this notice is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER-
VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO-
TICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or de-
mands against the estate of the de-
cedent must file their claims with
this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF-
TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-
IN THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STAT-
UTES WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE
ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2)
YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DE-
CEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The first publication of this nobce
is November 25, 2009.
Jane G. Burke
Personal Representative
21102 Poolside Lane
Huntington Beach, California 92648
CONELY& CONELY, PA.
Post Office Drawer 1367
Okeechobee, Forda 34973-1367
(863) 763-3825
By: Tom Conely III
Flonda Bar #096482
Attorney for Personal Representabve
340046 ON 11/25;12/02/09
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 2009-CP-226
In re: Estate of
FRANCIS PORTER LANSDOWN
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
FRANCES PORTER LANSDOWN, de-
ceased, date of death October 16,
2009, is pending in the Circuit Court
for Okeechobee County, Forida, Pro-
bate Division, the address of which
is 312 N.W. 3rd Street, Suite 101,
Okeechobee, Flonda 34972. The
personal representative's and the
personal representative's attorney
names are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate on
whom a copy of this notice is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER-
VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO-
TICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or de-
mands against the estate of the de-
cedent must file their claims with
this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF-
TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-
IN THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STAT-
UTES WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE,
ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2)
YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DE-
CEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The first publication of this nobce
is December 2, 2009.
Beatrice Y Gles
Personal Representative
11613 Ashbury Circle
Solomons, MD 20688
CONELY& CONELY PA.
Post Office Drawer 1367
Okeechobee, Forda 34973-1367
(863) 763-3825
By: Tom Conely III
Flonda Bar #096482
Attorney for Personal Representabve
339814 ON 12/2,9/09


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The family holiday favorite, "It's a Won-
derful Life," will get a unique treatment in
a special live stage presentation of the story
by the Okeechobee Community Theatre
on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5.
The local theatre group will turn back
the clock to the 1940s as it performs the
heart-warming story in the form of a live
network radio broadcast. Every effort is be-
ing made to recreate it just as it was done
by Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed on the
"Lux Radio Theatre" shortly after the re-
lease of the motion picture in 1947.
Sixteen live actors in 1940s attire will
portray a total of 63 different characters in
front of studio microphones. A pair of busy
on-stage sound effect artists will provide
the soundscape to complete the "mind's
eye" pictures of the action of the story.
The play will be presented for three
performances only, at 8 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday nights and a special matinee at 2
p.m. on Saturday. The theatre is located on
the Okeechobee Freshman Campus, S.W
Second Ave. (one block west of Golden
Corral).
Advance reserved seat tickets are on sale
for $12 each until Friday. Available tickets
may be purchased at the theatre box office
on performance dates beginning one hour
prior to showtimes. For more information
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909 So. Paitt Ave. S B. Sun Plaza
863.763.7500


Okeechobee Feed Inc
Your One Stop Feed Store
Bag, Bulk & Liquid
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* Pet Supplies Hardware
1579 Hwy 70 E Okeechobee

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512 N.W. Park Street
863-763-6028



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Homemade Cookies & Candy
PHONE ORDER EARLY
863-357-5733
Local Delivery





863-467-0418
Tues. Fri. 9-5:30 Sat. 9-3 &
Closed: Sun & Mon.
105 SW 3 Ave. Cheri Stevens



&baHdes Hemath Cire Ceanter
I Skilled Long & Short Term Care Facility I
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230 South Barfield Hwy. Pahokee
Otheiit"es" PHONE: 561-924-5561
& Bradenton www.floridacare.net




Christian Books,
Bibles and Videos

Nature's Pantry
417 W S Park St (863) 467-1243


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Struggling to make your mortgage payments? Call us, we can help!
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Evictions Quit Claim Deeds Corporations Wills Power of Attorney Contracts
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LAKESHORE MARINEINC.
1365 Hwy 441 SE If we can't fix it,
(next to bowling alley) it probably can't
be fixed.
863-763-4080
SERVING OKEECHOBEE Exceptional Service
SINCE 1993 YOU CAN TRUST!!
3 SEVEN BRANTLEY, OWNER


VicSi Anferson, Associate
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t Patricia L. Goolsby
Lic. Real Estate
Broker



We Buy Scrap Gold,
Silver and Coins

Elliott's Pawn Shop
419 W.S. Park St. 863.763-5553


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863-763-3134


IRSC

Planetarium

announces

holiday

program
The Indian River State College Hallstrom
Planetarium holiday show, Star of Wonder,
will be presented during the weekends of
Dec. 4 and 5 and Dec. 11 and 12, at the IRSC
Main Campus at 3209 Virginia Avenue in
Fort Pierce.
A Treasure Coast favorite, the Star of
Wonder will recreate the skies as they ap-
peared 2,000 years ago. Viewers will trace
what may have been the path of the mys-
terious star followed by the Wise Men. Star
of Wonder will faithfully recreate the night
sky of 2000 years ago, showing the constel-
lations and the locations of planets. "What
was it in the sky that compelled the Magi to
embark on a journey of hundreds of miles
across desert and mountains?" asked Jon
Bell, Hallstrom Planetarium Director. "This
program will bring the audience one step
closer to understanding."
Planetarium show times are Friday eve-
nings at 7 and 8 p.m. and Saturday after-
noons at 1 and 2 p.m. Tickets are $3 each
and may be purchased in advance or 30
minutes prior to show times at the IRCC Box
Office depending on availability. Planetarium
shows are recommended for adults and for
children over the age of four. The Hallstrom
planetarium's temperature is maintained at
72 degrees and visitors may want to bring
a sweater.
Tickets for all shows are only $3 and may
be purchased at the IRSC Box Office at the
McAlpin Fine Arts Center or by phone with
VISA, Discover, American Express, or Mas-
terCard. The McAlpin Fine Arts Center is
located on the IRSC Main Campus at 3209
Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce.

Holiday Happenings

Santa to ride on firetruck
Spot Santa on a fire truck in the N.W
and N.E. section of the city on Dec. 17,
S.W section on Dec. 18 and the S.E. sec-
tion on Dec. 19.

Shrine club holds
New Years event
The Shrine Club will have the "Coun-
try Tradition Band" with Ted, Sonny, Fred
and Charlie to play music on New Years
Eve. Tickets will be $20 each or $35 per
couple. Tickets include dinner and music.
For information call 863-763-3378.


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CLOCK
Family Restaurant
The staff of The Clock Restaurant has faithful-
ly provided the Okeechobee community with
quality service and food for over 5 years.
You'll find the Clock easily takes the gold
when it comes to maintaining a nice family
atmosphere... We have a variety of Breakfast,
lunch & dinner specials.
Do you only have an hour or less for lunch?
We'll get you in and out faster than any other full
service restaurant in town and that's guaran-
teed. For breakfast, the Clock has a breakfast buf-
fet that runs 7 days a week for $7.19 with just
about every breakfast item on it you can think of.
Everyone knows about our famous
Touchdown
Breakfast that is always available any time of
the day: 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 bacon strips, 2
sausage links for $4.89.
For lunch you can always try our Lunch Buffet
Monday through Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm
for a variety of delicious cold cuts to Hot dogs
and Hamburgers for only $7.99.
For dinner, try our all you can eat shrimp &
fish for only $9.99, every Friday and Saturday
night.
We also offer our Prime Rib Dinner for only
$9.99, anyday anytime!. You will find the coupon
for this and many other specials right here in the
Okeechobee News Dining Guide..


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3415 Hwy 441 S., Okeechobee
(located in the Publix Shopping Center)
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105 SE 6th St
467-0470
FREE DELIVERY


Monday Friday
Country Fried Steak, 2 Eggs, Potato & Toast
Waffle Combo, 2 Eggs, 2 Links & 2 Bacon
French Toast Combo, 2 Eggs, 2 Links & 2 Bacon
Touchdown 2 Eggs, 2 Bacon, 2 Links & 2 Pancakes
Sausage, Gravy and Biscuit


Early Dinner Platter
Served with 2 sides, hushpuppies, and
your choice of either Fried, Seared, or
Blackened. Choose one of the following:
Fish Filet $7.50, Dolphin $8.50
Shrimp $9, Catfish $8, Clams $8


Soup & Salad
Combo
Our Garden Salad
paired w/ New England
Clam Chowder or the
soup 'de jour! $6.50


Monday Friday $5.99 Buy your beverage for 99
S Turkey Reuben Sandwich with fries Patty Melt with fries
" ', Soup & Sandwich with fries Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
IN with fries Clock Super Salad


Soup & 1/2 Sandwich ...$6.50


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1. N.Y Strip Steak
2 Grilled Tilapia or Salmon
3. Chicken Tenders
Served with 2 sides, soup or sal


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4. Grilled Pork Chops ,
5. Shrimp Scampi Over Pasta (
6. Roast Turkey Breast
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