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Community Events....................... 6
Crossword.................................. 19
O b itu a rie s ................................ ........ 6
O pinion .................... .................... 4
Speak O ut ................. .............. 4
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In the Capriole, one of the "Airs Above the Ground," the horse finds his tempo, leaps into the
air, drawing his forelegs under his chest and, at the height of elevation, kicks out violently
with the hind legs.

Lipizzaners visit Okeechobee


White stallions
to perform at
Agri-Civic Center
The "World Famous" Lip-
izzaner Stallions will perform
at the Okeechobee County
Agri-Civic Center on Sunday,
Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The "World Famous"
Lipizzaner Stallions includes
many of the traditional move-
ments and exercises present-
ed at the world-renowned
Spanish Riding School of
Vienna. While maintaining
a classical presentation of
the Lipizzaner, also featured
is the forefather of the Lipiz-
zaner the Spanish Andalu-
sian. Other exciting depar-
tures from tradition include
a rousing number set to the
big band music of the swing
era.
Many of the horses and


riders who appear in this spe-
cial Anniversary edition were
hand picked by producer
Gary Lashinsky to perform
in this family oriented arena
attraction. Over the years,
more than 25 million people
throughout North and South
America, The United King-
dom, Europe, Australia and
Hawaii have seen this inter-
nationally acclaimed spec-
tacle.
The graceful dance of
the Lipizzaner Stallions is a
breathtaking ballet over 400
years in the making. A high-
light of the performance is
their spectacular leaps and
maneuvers known as the
"Airs Above the Ground"
which were born in the fury peca to t eec ee ews
of the battlefield. Now these Seilt h ke oteNw
Iof the battlefield. Now these n the Mounted Levade, the horse must
stunning maneuvers are pre- maintain a launched position at a 45-
served as an equestrian work degree angle to the ground, requiring
of art that you can witness muscle control and balance that is
See HORSES Page 2 most difficult to perfect.


Depot



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stalled

Old train depot
restoration movement
plans slow down

By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
A topic that aroused a lot of
public opinion in 2008 was restora-
tion of Okeechobee's train depot.
It would have been used as a pas-
senger depot for the two passenger
trains that stop here each day as
well as office space of Okeecho-
bee Main Street. Public opinion ran
high and many people made calls
to CSX Transportation, the owner
of the building. There were nego-
tiations between the city and CSX.
City officials also met with Amtrak
officials, who operate the passen-
ger trains serving Okeechobee.
Amtrak officials expressed a will-
ingness to help with restoration.
Grant funds may also be available
for other sources.
This year there has been little
public activity concerning the
building. According to city man-
ager Brian Whitehall, the current
holdup is insurance. He said that
CSX is requiring liability insurance.
With the building being staffed by
volunteers, Mr. Whitehall said it
would not be feasible to pay insur-
ance.
The eastern end of the building,
which once housed the passenger
waiting room has been unused
and boarded up for some time.
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HORSES
Continued From Page 1
from the safety of your seat!
The Lipizzan is a rare and unique breed;
its history and culture is known worldwide.
The Walt Disney movie "The Miracle of the
White Stallions," depicting General George
S. Patton saving them at the end of World
War II from certain extinction, created an
even greater worldwide interest in the Lip-
izzaner breed. Had it not been for Patton,
there would be no Lipizzans today.
For more information on the show on-
line, go to www.tickets.com. Locally, tickets
will be on sale at Eli's Western Wear. pecia to t eec aee ews YW E1 TE
The "Pas de Trois" is a series of maneuvers involving three horses. The precise
movements, set to music, are like a dance on horseback.


DEPOT
Continued From Page 1
The western end, which was originally used
for shipping freight, had been used for a feed
business until some time last year.
The building, which was once in danger
of demolition, appears to be in good shape.
"It is very solid and can be fixed very eas-
ily," stated city engineer Oscar Bermudez.
The roof over the waiting room would
have to be replaced because the ceiling
has fallen in several places indicating leaks.
However, the floors are concrete and the
walls are block construction so there is no
water damage to the walls or floors.
A fireplace flanked by windows domi-
nates the east side of the waiting room.
Doors on the north and south sides give ac-
cess to the street and to the track. Restrooms
adjoin the waiting room. Behind a frosted
glass window is the ticket booth which is
not accessible from the waiting room.
The depot was built in 1924 for the
Florida, Western & Northern Railroad, a
subsidiary of the Seaboard Airline Railway.


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The building was built in the Mediterranean
Revival architecture style that was popular in
the 1920s. Okeechobee's city hall and court-
house are also built in that same style.
The depot was designed by the archi-
tectural firm of Henry Stephen Harvey and
Louis Phillips Clark. These same architects
designed the depots in at Deerfield Beach
and Delray Beach. Both of those structures
are listed in the National Registry of Historic
Places. They also designed the Palm Beach
Town Hall and Fire Station.
The importance of the railroad to
Okeechobee is indicated by the fact that
in 1926 the Okeechobee News carried this
caption in large letter across the bottom of
the front page: "South Florida's Chicago -
Okeechobee the highway, railway and wa-
terway center."
In fact the City of Okeechobee owes its
existence to the railroad. In 1912 the Florida
East Coast Railroad formed the Model Land
Company which laid out the plat for the City
of Okeechobee. Flagler Park is named af-
ter railroad baron Henry Flagler. The main
north-south street, Parrott Avenue, is named
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Lifelong Okeechobee resident Betty
Chandler Williamson recalls waiting for
the train in the old depot. She said that the
mail came twice a day by train. Whenever
residents heard the train whistle they knew
that mail would soon be in their post office
boxes.
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Thieves take advantage of unlocked cars


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
For some reason people refuse to lock
their car doors and, consequently, they are
losing their valuables.
Detective Ted Van Deman, of the
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
(OCSO), said there have been at least 15 ve-
hicle burglaries in the northwest section of
the county recently, and that all could have
been avoided.
"All of the vehicles were unlocked," he
said Wednesday, Dec. 30.
The detective said thieves are simplywalk-
ing through neighborhoods and checking
the doors on parked vehicles. Once they find
an unlocked vehicle, they simply open the
door and take what they want. The thieves


are taking cash, cameras, cell phones, com-
pact discs, purses -- anything of value.
"We know there are a lot more burglaries
than that but they just haven't been report-
ed," said Detective Van Deman. "They're
(the thieves) walking from house to house
-- right through people's yards."
He said most of the thefts are occurring
late at night -- sometime after midnight.
The detective then offered these simple
suggestions to avoid losing your valuables:
Make doubly sure all of your vehicle's
doors are locked.
Whenever possible, remove all your
valuables from your vehicle.
If it's not feasible to remove your valu-
ables, store them where they can't be seen.
Should you see or hear someone


Arrest Report


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
Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
or the Department of Corrections (DOC).
Anthony Brown, 45, N.W 12th St.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Dec. 24 by Depu-
ty Donald Ellis on a felony charge of battery.
His bond was set at $5,000.
Robert Edward Marley, 55, Silver Spur,
Orlando, was arrested Dec. 25 by Deputy
John Hazy on a charge of driving under the
influence. His bond was set at $500.
Tony Andrew Jackson, 20, N.E. 31st
Way, Okeechobee, was arrested Dec. 25 by
Deputy Matt Crawford on a charge of posses-
sion of cocaine. His bond was set at $2,500.
Jacqueline Babbs Summers, 47, S. Par-
rott Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested Dec. 26
by Deputy Paul Jackson on an Okeechobee
County warrant charging her with the felony
of worthless check. Her bond was set at
$2,500.
William Skinner, 73, N.W 98th St.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Dec. 28 by Dep-
uty Tammy Serafini on a charge of driving
under the influence. He was released on his
own recognizance.
Mark Glen Deschamps, 40, N.E. 436th
Ave., Old Town, was arrested Dec. 28 by


Deputy Dale Hardy on a Levy County war-
rant charging him with failure to appear -
driving while license suspended. His bond
was set at $15,000.
Michael Goins, 40, N.E. Fourth Lane,
Okeechobee, was arrested Dec. 28 by Depu-
ty Greg Popovich on an Okeechobee County
warrant charging him with kidnapping a
person. He is being held without bond.
Daniel Gary Johnson, 40, S.W 16th St.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Dec. 28 by Depu-
ty Dale Hardy on an Osceola County warrant
charging him with failure to appear deer
hunting out of season. His bond was set at
$2,000.
Michelle Corsetti Stephenson, 47, S.E.
94th Trail, Okeechobee, was arrested Dec.
29 by Deputy John Ashby on a charge of
driving under the influence. Her bond had
not been set as of newspaper deadline.
Samantha O'Hara, 16, Elizabeth Ave.,
Bartow, was arrested Dec. 29 by Deputy
Greg Popovich on an Okeechobee County
warrant charging her with violation of pro-
bation burglary while armed. She is being
held without bond.
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 infor-
mation will be confirmed and printed.


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OPINION


Public Forum/Speak Out


Letter to the editor


Speak Out has moved online, where
it is quicker and easier to share your
ideas and converse with others. Go to
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munity name and your local or state
Public Forum. There, you can create
new topics or comment on existing
topics. What follows is a sampling of
some of the discussions currently tak-
ing place. Thanks for participating!

Exploitation
The story in last Sunday's paper about
exploitation of the elderly is something ev-
eryone who has elderly relatives should
think about. Many of these older folks still
want to be independent, but it is easy for
con artists to take advantage of them. And
too often, the person who takes advantage
is a family member. The suggestion to have
an accountant do an annual audit of the el-
derly person's finances is an excellent one.
It is so sad that in today's society peo-
ple do not take care of their elderly relatives.
That is why it is so easy for others to prey on
the elderly and steal from them. If the old
person's children and grandchildren were
taking care of them and checking on them,
they would not be at such risk.

Congress
Honestly, is there anyone out there
who is as disgusted with our congressional
representatives as I am? When did bribery
become such an open part of passing legis-
lation? Who is being represented? Surely,
not the people, the majority of whom are
against what Congress is doing in Wash-
ington in the middle of the night. Can 2010
come soon enough? It seems now that
Obama is a one termer, and may not even
seek the nomination in 2012 that will go to
Hillary. Heaven help us all.
What do you do when your govern-
ment is made up of traitors who spit on the
Bill of Rights? I know what George Washing-
ton would do if he were alive.

Resolutions
What's your New Year's Resolution?
Resolution # 1 Don't make resolu-
tions. You won't keep them anyway.
As we start a new year in Okeechobee,
I wish we could focus on what we can do to
improve our community instead of always
complaining about what is wrong.


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A new beginning
Will Christmas '09 be remembered
as the time Americans made the greatest
change in the country's history? I don't
mean that Healthcare is that great change.
What I mean is that because of the way
Healthcare has been passed, could this be
the beginning of the time when Americans
begin reclaiming their country?
So the closed back room deals hidden
from view, the blatant buying of votes and
the exorbitant bribing is the way you think
we, as a country, should be going?
I don't think it will be the beginning of
the time when Americans will be reclaim-
ing our country, but it may well be the time
when we look back after it's too late and
wish we did!

A sad 'thank you'
I have an odd thank you to convey. Our
dog was struck and killed Thursday night
around 8 p.m. on Berman Road. I wanted
to say a heartfelt thank you to the young
man. I know you didn't mean to hit her, and
it wasn't your fault she was in the road, but
I just want you to know that I truly admire
the fact that you came to my door to say you
were sorry. So many people just drive off,
not caring that there may be a family who
loves that animal. So, truly, from the bottom
of my heart, thank you for caring enough to
let us know so she wasn't just lying there
in the road on Christmas morning for us to
find.

Turn off the cell phone
The use of cell phones is just out of
hand. Some people can't seem to do any-
thing without the phone attached to their
ear. It is terrible when they are driving as it
endangers everyone on the road. But the
distraction of the cell phone is annoying at
other times too. The other day I was in line
for the self-checkout lane at a local store.
The woman in front of me was busy talk-
ing on the phone, so she only had one hand
free to scan in her purchases. Not only was
she annoying all those in line behind her by
moving so slowly through the checkout, but
she was also completely ignoring her tod-
dler who nearly fell out of the cart. It was a
good thing strangers were there to keep the
child from being hurt as mom was so busy
chatting that she didn't even notice.


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Thanks for support
The Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee would
like to express our gratitude toward our gen-
erous community for making our annual
radio auction fundraiser a success, despite
the troubled economy. We'd like to begin by
apologizing if we miss anyone as we try to
recount all the people and businesses who
contributed to our event. We raised a record
amount in three hours on Saturday, Dec.
12, during our Radio Auction; but we could
not have done it without Billy Dean and the
wonderful management at WOKC. Your help
with pre-event promotions and airtime for
the auction itself is priceless. Also Riverside
Bank graciously allowed the Kiwanis Club
to use their facility to house our auction and
your staff was so accommodating. Waste
Management's Okeechobee Landfill spon-
sorship of our Pennysaver advertisement,
which previewed the auction items, helped
us keep our overhead low. Thank you to
the Law Office of Gerald Lefebvre, Riverside
Bank, Pritchard Insurance and the Chamber
of Commerce for promoting our event on
your marquees. Greg at Jersey Mike's, we
appreciate the delicious subs you sent over
for our volunteers-thanks so much. A spe-
cial thank you to the Okeechobee County
Sheriff's Office for their support.
Thank you business owners for donating
items and services for our auction: Judge Bill
Hendry, Dr. Bravo, Lunker's Sports Grille, Ad-
vanced Water Technology, Seacoast National
Bank, Sandra Pearce, K&M Nails, Platt Chi-
ropractic, Walgreen's, Hi-Tech Auto, Cow-
boys, Mike's Okeechobee Guns, Big Mike's
Sports Bar, Gilbert Chevrolet, Walpole, Inc.,
Eli's Trailer Sales, St. Lucie Battery and Tire,
Hampton Inn, Need-a-Ride Taxi, Ding-a-
Ling Deli, Winn-Dixie, Let's Party, Taylor
Rental, First Bank of Indiantown, DeHays
Design, Wicks Brown Williams & Co., KOA,
Okeechobee Motor Company, Anita Nunez,
Riverside, Walpole Feed, Okeechobee Golf
& Country Club, Car Quest, Quail Creek,
CVS, Wal-Mart, Okeechobee The Magazine,
Wagon Wheel Horse Farm, Morgan Stanley/
Smith Barney, Sportsman's Edge, Brahman
Theater, Eli's Western Wear, Tires Plus, Ea-
gle Marsh Country Club, Golden Corral, Skip
Jacks Restaurant, Sun Cruz Casino, 14Kt
Gold Store, Lehman's Auto, Stripling Enter-
tainment, Eagle Bay Airboats, Farm Bureau,
The Oil Can, Okeechobee Fitness Center,
Massage by LiAnn, Mary Kay representa-
tive Cheri Watford, Domino's Pizza, Silver
Palms RV Village, Bearshop Exchange, Lar-


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son Dairy, Curren Electric, Lori Mixon & Ben
Sims, Okeechobee County Fair, WOKC, Aus-
tin's Septic, Southfloridabassfishing.com, C&
C Charters, T's Performance, Southern Style
Fashions, Okeechobee Feed, J&J Snacks,
Paddock Farms, Okeechobee High School,
Elliott's Pawn Shop, Captain Don's Florida
Airboat and Pontoon Tours, Syfrett Feed Co.,
Like New Furniture, Diva's Boutique & Con-
signment and Brady Ranch.
A special thank you to our community
for participating by calling in and bidding
on these great items. Thank you Okeecho-
bee High School Key Club for the great job
you did 'running the bids' to everyone. On
behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee
please accept our most sincere gratitude for
your help; and we look forward to another
successful auction next year.
The Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee is
part of an international network of Kiwanis
Clubs, all of which strive to serve the youth
of their communities. Locally we will con-
tinue to do so, applying these funds to the
following programs: Kiwanis Scholarship
funds for OHS graduates, mathematics mini-
grants for local teachers, Reading is Fun-
damental, G4S Halfway House Christmas
Party, Terrific Kids Awards program for 4th
&5th Graders, Key Club, Builder's Clubs,
Non-Alcohol Graduation Night Party, Santa
in the Park and more.
Brad Stark & Jenny Pung,
Event Co-Chairs
Kiwanis Radio Auction


Okeechobee Forecast
NewYear's Day: A 40 percent chance of
showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy,
with a high near 72. West northwest wind
between 10 and 15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around
39. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Extended Forecast
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
North northwest wind between 5 and 10
mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low
around 36. North northwest wind around 5
mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
North northwest wind between 5 and 10
mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around
36. North northwest wind around 5 mph.


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fearlessness and compassion.
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debate, not to dominate it with our own opinions.
* To disclose our own conflicts of interest or
potential conflicts to our readers.
* To correct our errors and to give each correction
the prominence it deserves.
* To provide a right to reply to those we write about.
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CkEECHOBEE NEWS







Adaptation and mitigation motivate wildlife managers


By Patricia Behnke
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission
Despite some of the drama that emerged
during the United Nations Climate Change
Conference in Copenhagen in December,
the leaders of the world's major polluters
Brazil, India, China, South Africa and the
United States agreed on a compromise
with a nonbinding agreement. Some thought
the agreement a good step; others were not
so sure. German Chancellor Angela Merkel
told the media that the outcome in Copen-
hagen was a first step toward a "new world
climate order, nothing more but also noth-
ing less." That seems to be the consensus
among many of the 193 nations represented
at the summit.
The accord states that greenhouse gas
emissions must be reduced enough to pre-
vent average global temperatures from ris-
ing more than 2 degrees Celsius. It is a major
accomplishment to have such disparate na-
tions agreeing that something must be done
and giving it a name. It is now up to the folks
on the ground to do the real work on miti-
gating climate change impacts while adapt-
ing to those changes already in place.

Florida's Lifeline
The number of Floridians who benefit
from the Lifeline Assistance program grew
by 236 percent this year, according to the
Florida Public Service Commission's (PSC)
Annual Lifeline Report. The Lifeline program
makes telephone service more affordable
for low-income residents.
"I am happy that more Florida residents
are signing up for Lifeline and staying con-
nected to family, as well as to vital commu-
nity services," said Matthew M. Carter II, PSC
Chairman. "Our efforts to make sure that no
one remains phoneless in Florida are reap-
ing results."
As of June 30, 2009, 618,774 eligible resi-
dents participated in the Lifeline program, an
increase of more than 434,800 participants
over the previous year. In its 2009 report sent
to the Governor and the Legislature, the PSC
attributed increased Lifeline participation
to the automatic enrollment process initi-
ated in April 2007 by the PSC and Florida's
Department of Children and Families and
to the significant enrollment of new Lifeline
customers by SafeLink, a prepaid wireless
phone provider.
Under the federal Lifeline program, tele-
phone customers who participate in certain
public assistance programs are entitled to
receive a basic telephone service discount of
at least $13.50 per month, a savings of $162
per year. Link-Up Florida (Link-Up) provides
a 50 percent reduction in the telephone ser-
vice installation charge, up to a maximum
of $30, for qualifying households that do not
currently have telephone service.
Chairman Carter said, "The PSC contin-
ues to work with telephone companies, the
Office of Public Counsel, and many other
groups to promote Link-Up and Lifeline,
and we hope in 2010 people will continue to
help us spread the word about these benefi-
cial programs."
Eligibility for Link-Up and Lifeline in-


As I sift through the reports from across
the sea, I ponder what it all means in terms
of Florida and wildlife in particular. The
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com-
mission's (FWC) climate change working
groups are weighing the strategies that fall
into two categories: adaptation or mitiga-
tion, or maybe both.
"For a long time we've been discuss-
ing everything in terms of adaptation," said
Doug Parsons, FWC's climate change coor-
dinator. "But we also are involved in mitiga-
tion activities whenever we take degraded or
destroyed habitat and bring it back to a state
that will sustain wildlife."
Any habitat that brings back life in and of
itself is contributing to the lessening of car-
bon emissions. In Florida, we're doing this
as a natural part of wildlife management.
"Doing what we know is healthy for wild-
life and habitat means we are doing what is
healthy for humans as well," Parsons said.
"Even though the scientists agree that cli-
mate change is a reality, when we manage
for resilience and adaptation, we are making
wise choices for our future as residents of
Florida."
Adaptation goes along with the belief that
climate change is beyond changing all we


can do is make the best of the situation. The
strategies that help wildlife adapt to a chang-
ing climate include such things as creating
connectivity between habitats and providing
corridors for wildlife to travel. Anticipating
the fluctuation of the human population
moving inland also is crucial to helping
both humans and wildlife adapt. I received
an e-mail the other day from someone who
wrote, "Why are we worrying about the
wildlife when humans are going to be hav-
ing an equally hard time adapting?"
It's something I hear frequently. And the
answer lies in our connection with wildlife.
If native wildlife disappears, if habitats be-
come unhealthy, if seas cover what is now
livable land, there is not much hope for
healthy humans either, unless we work now
to adapt. We will be impacted physically,
environmentally, socially and economically.
The depletion of native wildlife will have re-
verberations across the whole spectrum of
human existence.
As the world's nations came together to
look at the big picture, others are already
at work making good management deci-
sions. A partnership between four states in
the southeastern United States will assist
with adaptability, while mitigating the ef-


enrollment see dramatic increase


cludes participation in at least one of these
programs: Temporary Cash Assistance,
Food Stamps, Medicaid, Low-Income Home
Energy Assistance Program, Supplemental
Security Income, Federal Public Housing
Assistance (Section 8), and National School
Lunch Program's free lunch program. A
family whose income is at or below 150 per-
cent of the federal poverty level guidelines
may also qualify. For a family of four, this re-
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Applying for Lifeline is easy. Florida resi-
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Kiwanis Radio Auction
Some of the Kiwanis Club members who volunteered for the organization's
annual radio auction fundraiser on Dec. 12, gathered before the bidding be-
gan: (left to right, back row) Greg Thogerson, Jared Thogerson, Don Kelly,
J.D. Mixon, Noel Stephen, Marcos Montes De Oca, Dowling Watford (front
row) Darrell Enfinger, Brad Stark, Jenny Pung, Corey DeHays, Sherri Enfin-
ger, Jim Vensel, Carlie Enfinger, Lionel Jones (OHS KEY Club).


fects of carbon emissions. The FWC, along
with agencies from Alabama, Georgia and
South Carolina, received grant money from
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to increase
the quality, quantity and connectivity of pri-
ority sandhill sites in the four states. More
than 38,500 acres of sandhill habitat will be
restored through prescribed fire, removal of
vegetation not conducive to the habitat and
the replanting of longleaf pine. This habitat
improvement will be welcoming to species
such as gopher tortoises and native bird spe-
cies.
In addition, Florida and Alabama are
working together, along with The Nature
Conservancy, to create a natural corridor,
which will assist wildlife as they adapt to cli-
mate change by moving to climates that are
more hospitable.
This project represents one of the best
examples of adaptation and mitigation by
providing healthy habitat that will sequester
carbon emissions rather than disperse them
into the atmosphere.
"By using appropriate management to re-
store habitat quality and connectivity, we're
adding to the resiliency of Florida's wildlife,"
said Anna Farmer, FWC biologist and co-
author of the grant. "This will ensure that
during climate change, Florida's wildlife will
be able to weather the storm."
It may not be on the world stage, but
it is conservation at its best, right where it
counts.
Contact Patricia Behnke at pat.behnke@
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Community Events


Senior Awareness
seminar set
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
is sponsoring a Senior Awareness Seminar
from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, at the
Golden Corral, 700 S. Parrott Ave. Seniors
are invited to come and learn about illegal
activities that are targeted against them.


Cypress Hut holds Snowball Red Cross announces Health Early Learning Coalition


queen fundraiser
On Jan. 5, from 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m., bring
your unwanted gold, silver and platinum
jewelry metals, sterling flatware and get paid
top dollar for a donation of 10 percent for the
charity fund raiser for Pam and Tommy our
2010 Snowball King and Queen. Finger foods
for sharing are welcomed. For questions or
concerns, please call Billy or Diane at 863-
467-1154.


Obituaries


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.


Herbert M. Karnes
OKEECHOBEE Herbert M. Karnes, of Okee-
chobee, Fla. and Hartford, N.Y,
passed away Dec. 30, 2009, in his
home surrounded by his four chil-
dren.
Herbert served in
the Army, 106th divi-





sion involved in the
Battle of the Bulge
during World War II.
He was wounded







several times, cap-
tured and placed in
the concentration
camp Stalag lIB in ____
Germany. He was
liberated by the Eng-
lish army and was
awarded several metals.
Herbert worked for Niagara Mohawk Power
Co. and retired after 38 years. He was also a part
of the Niagara Mohawk Turtle Club. He was pre-
deceased by his wife, Marguerite Gallagher,
who was his one and only love, who was also a
World War II Veteran.
Survivors are his brother Homer Karnes and
his wife Marty of Okeechobee; and Herbert's
four children, Herbert J. Karnes of Scotia, N.Y,
Susan M. Foster and her husband Steve of
Crossville, Tenn., David R. Karnes and his wife
Marsha of Cossayuna, N.Y. and Karen E. Karnes
of South Glens Falls, N.Y. He had 17 grandchil-
dren and three great-grandchildren and two be-
loved dogs.
His hobbies were building wooden model
ships, collecting and restoring antique cars. He
was an antique dealer & collector and loved his
garage sales. He was a member of the Tri-
County Rifle Assoc. where he shot for the Pack
Forest team for many years. He was not only a
master shooter, but instructed and collected
firearms as well. Herbert was a lifetime member
of the Queensbury VFW, the ( i .... 1,- VFW,
the American Legion, and the Okeechobee
Chapter POW's. He was a Past Commander of
the Buckhead Ridge VFW of Okeechobee.
Memorial services will be held at the Buck-
head Ridge VFW on Sunday January 3 at 1pm.
All arrangements are under the direction and
care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato-
ry, 110 NE 5th Street, ( I.... I..I,.. Fl. On-line
condolences may be made at www.buxtonfu-
neralhome.com.


Alan 'A.' David Penton, 67
OKEECHOBEE Alan "A.P." David Penton,
age 67, of ('i.... i. .,. -, died Thursday, Dec. 24,
2009, at his residence. Born June 17, 1942, In
Hallendale, he had been a resident of Okeecho-
bee since 1974. He enjoyed shooting pool and
golf.
He is survived by
his wife, Debra Pen-
ton of ('i., i.. .I. 34
son, Christopher
Penton of New York; .
daughter, Tya Pen-
ton of South Caroli-
na; sister, Dorothy -
Baker; niece, Wendy
Coker (Frank); n
nephew, Joe Baker Lk
(Peggy), all of
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dition he is survived by a host of other relatives
and his precious dog, Dawg.
A service will be 6 p.m., at Good Spirits
Lounge on Saturday, Jan. 2.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of Okeechobee, P.O. Box
1548, ( 1., -. I ,I. Fl 34973
All arrangements are under the direction and
care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato-
ry, I10 NE 5th Street, ( I., .... Fl On-line
condolences may be made at www.buxtonfu-
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and Safety classes
The Okeechobee Service Center of the
American Red Cross will be holding the fol-
lowing Health & Safety classes in January:
Wednesday, Jan. 6 Adult CPR/AED at 6 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 18 Infant/Child CPR/AED at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 21 First Aid Basics at 6 p.m.
All classes are held at their Service Cen-
ter, located at 323 N. Parrott Ave. To register,
or for more information call 863-763-2488.
Shared services network meets
The Executive Roundtable of the Shared
Services Network of Okeechobee County
will conduct its bi-monthly meeting at 1:30
p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, in the board room
of the Okeechobee County School Board Of-
fice. This forum provides a mechanism for
dialogue and problem solving in our com-
munity through the collaborative efforts of
our local decision makers. the public is in-
vited to attend. For more information, please
call Sharon Vinson 863-462-5000, Ext. 257.

Benefit for Lisa Burkhardt
Lisa Burkhardt is battling cancer for the
second time. She is a breast cancer survivor
who is now battling brain and lung cancer.
A benefit for her will be held at the VFW Post
10539, 3912 Highway 441 S.E., on Jan. 10,
starting at 1 p.m. There will be food, music,
raffles and more. For information, call 863-
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Martin & Okeechobee Counties, Inc. -
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Wednesday, Jan. 13, at noon at the Ameri-
can Red Cross, 323 North Parrott Avenue,
Okeechobee.

Main Street plans mixer
Okeechobee Main Street's first mixer for
2010 will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21,
from 5-7 p.m. The January Mixer will be
hosted by Real Life Children's Ranch located
at 7777 Hwy. 441 SE. Main Street Mixers are
a great networking opportunity for the busi-
nesses and residents of our area. Whether
you have a new or old business or you are
new to Okeechobee, come enjoy network-
ing, refreshments, door prizes and a brand
new Mega 50-50. If you would like to donate
a door prize for this month's mixer please
call me at 863-357-6246, I will be happy to
pick it up.

Top of the Lake BBQ
Okeechobee Main Street's Top of the
Lake BBQ Affair will be held on Jan. 22
and 23 at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Cen-
ter. Cooks from all over will compete for
prize monies and trophies in categories
such as the "Homeboy" to Grand and Re-
serve Champions. Go to www.mainstreeto-
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information.







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WEST PALM BEACH The South Flor-
ida Water Management District (SFWMD)
Governing Board recently approved moving
forward with the public rule-making pro-
cess to reserve water for the protection of
fish and wildlife within the North Fork of the
St. Lucie River and in support of Indian River
Lagoon restoration.
"Our community was built around the
unique lifestyle offered by the St. Lucie River,
and we rely on its health for everything from
renowned recreational opportunities to eco-
nomic well-being," said SFWMD Governing
Board member Kevin Powers, who repre-
sents the Treasure Coast. "Protecting this
vital resource depends on the right amount
of water, and we are working toward guar-
anteeing the ecosystem will have the clean
water it requires."
A water reservation is a legal mechanism
to set aside water for the protection of fish
and wildlife or public health and safety as
set forth in Section 373.223(4) of the Flori-
da Statutes. When a water reservation is in
place, volumes and timing of water at spe-
cific locations are protected for the natural
system ahead of consumptive uses, such as
new development.
"As part of this ongoing reservation effort,
the District has hosted six public workshops
since April 2009 to share information and
gather input from interested stakeholders
to guide rule development," said Kenneth
Ammon, PE., SFWMD Deputy Executive Di-
rector of Everglades Restoration and Capital
Projects. "This is an important component
in ensuring the success of restoration of the
St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon."
Along with providing immense benefits to
the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, the wa-
ter reservation is also necessary for the U.S.


Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with
construction activities on the Indian River
Lagoon South project, a key component of
the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration
Plan (CERP). One of the components of the
Indian River Lagoon South project involves
redirecting water from the C-23 and C-24
canals, located in Martin and St. Lucie coun-
ties, to be stored in two new reservoirs and
cleaned in treatment wetlands to improve
water quality and water supply for the North
Fork. These canals provide flood protection
but by doing so also impact the greater eco-
system by draining into the St. Lucie Estuary
and Indian River Lagoon.
The St. Lucie Estuary and Indian River La-
goon are home to more than 4,000 species,
including 35 species listed as endangered or
threatened, making it the most diverse es-
tuarine environment in North America. The
lagoon supports a multitude of industries
and activities, from fishing and recreation to
tourism and agriculture. A study concluded
that the economic benefits of the Indian
River Lagoon totaled more than $3.7 billion
in 2007 alone.
The North Fork water reservation is the
second of its kind in Florida. The first water
reservation for America's Everglades was
adopted for the protection of the Picayune
Strand, Fakahatchee Estuary and related
ecosystems and wildlife on Florida's south-
west coast for decades to come. Approved
by the Governing Board in February 2009,
the first water reservation allowed the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers to continue con-
struction on the Picayune Strand restoration
project, which is designed to restore surface
water flow to vital wetlands to ensure that
plants and animals thrive, including the en-
dangered Florida panther, and to improve


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stay anyone can bring gold, silver or
platinum items and turn them in for
immediate payment, explains John
Miller. "Just about everybody has
some amount of gold or silver just
lying around collecting dust and this
week anybody can sell theirs direct to
our refinery. Typically selling direct
to a refinery is reserved for larger
wholesale customers like jewelry
stores, pawn shops, and laboratories"
says Miller. "We are changing
how business is done" he explains
"we want to do business with
everybody so we took our business
to the streets". "Our teams visits
various cities around the country
hosting 5 day events allowing the
general public to take advantage of
our services. The turnout has been
overwhelming" says Miller. "Usually
each day is busier than the previous
day. It seems once people come to
us and sell something they are so
amazed what an old ring or gold
coin is worth they go home and start
digging around for more and telling
relatives, friends and neighbors. It's
like a feeding frenzy by the third
day. People line up with everything
from gold jewelry to sterling silver
flatware sets to old coins. I think
during this bad economy everybody
can use extra money but most people
say they are taking advantage of
selling direct to our refinery because
of the higher prices we pay".
During this special event


Above: Refinery representatives will be on hand starting Tuesday through Saturday to purchase all gold,
silver and platinum items, as well as coins. Public welcome!


anyone is welcome to bring all types
of gold, silver and platinum to the
refinery and turn it in for instant
payment. The types of items they will
accept include all gold jewelry, gold
coins, gold ounces, dental gold, old
coins made before 1965 including
Silver Dollars, halves, quarters and
dimes, anything marked "sterling"
including flat ware sets, tea pots,
silver bars, silver ounces and all
industrial precious metals.
What should you expect if you go
to the event to sell your gold and/or
silver? Just gather up all gold silver
and platinum in any form. If you are
not sure if its gold or silver bring it in
and they will test it for free. When you
arrive at the event you will be asked to
fill out a simple registration card and
will be issued a number. Seating will
be available. When your number is
called you will be escorted to a table
where your items will be examined,
tested and sorted. This only takes
a few minutes using their expertise
and specialized equipment. Items
will be counted and/or weighed. The
value of the items will be determined
based on up to the minute market
prices. Live feeds will be available at
the event displaying current market
prices of all precious metals. If you
choose to sell your items they will
be bagged and tagged and you will
be escorted to the cashier to collect
your payment. Waiting time to sell


your items may range from just a few
minutes to 1 hour so bring something
to read.
If you are the owner of a jewelry
store, pawn shop, dentist office or
a dealer you are encouraged to call
ahead to make an appointment with
the smelt master to discuss their
special dealer programs. They can
be reached at (863) 357-3529.
Ohio Valley Refinery will
open for business Tuesday from 9am-
6pm. The event continues everyday
through Saturday. No appointment is
needed.



If you go:

WHO: Ohio Valley Refinery
Reclamation Drive

WHAT: Open to public to sell
gold and silver.

WHEN: January 5th-9th

WHERE: Holiday Inn Express
3101 Hwy 441 South
Okeechobee, FL 34974

TIMES: TUESDAY-FRIDAY
9:00am 6:00pm
SATURDAY
9:00am 4:00pm


Items of

Interest:
Vintage Guitars:
Martin, Gibson, Fender,
National, Rickenbacker, Gretsch,
Mandolins, Banjos and others.
Pocket Watches:
Hamilton, Illinois, Waltham,
Patek Phillipe, Ball, Howard,
South Bend, Elgin and others
Wrist watches: Omega, Accutron,
Longines, Hamilton, Breitling
and many more.
Old paper money: United
States, Confederate States,
Blanket Bills, $1000.00 bills and
more.
Antique Toys: Trains, Tin
wind-ups, Mechanical Banks,
Robots, Pressed Steel trucks, and
many more.
War Memoribilia: Swords,
Bayonets, Helmets, German,
Confederate, Union, USA, and
others.
Local records reveal to our
research department that recent
vintage guitar sold for $2400.00
and another for $12,000.00
to a collector that will be tied
into the event this week via live
database feed.







Emergency management has contests for kids


TALLAHASSEE--State emergency man-
agement officials remind all Floridians that
Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week is
scheduled for Jan. 24-30, 2010. This year, the
annual public awareness campaign includes
a poster and video public service announce-
ment (PSA) contest which was announced
in late November. The deadlines to submit
entries for these contests have been extend-
ed into the second week of January 2010.
"The goal of the week is to educate our
residents and visitors about the natural haz-
ards they may face and provide important
information to help keep them safe," said In-
terim Deputy Director David Halstead of the
Florida Division of Emergency Management.
"It is a team effort and we are proud to have
many great sponsors who are committed to
this week of outreach and awareness."
The Division is once again teaming up
with the American Red Cross to sponsor the
annual poster contest. This continuing part-
nership reaffirms the commitment of both
organizations to ensure that our residents
are prepared for any disaster that may oc-
cur.
"We are excited to once again partner
with the Division of Emergency Management
on the annual poster contest," said Florida
Disaster Officer for the American Red Cross
Karen Hagan. "These types of outreach ef-
forts to get our youth involved in disaster
preparedness activities are an important
step in building a culture of preparedness in
Florida."
Other contest sponsors include the Flor-
ida Association of Broadcasters, Midland
Radio, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
(FLASH), I.D.E.A.S. (Integrity Arts and Tech-
nology, Inc.) and the Florida Emergency Pre-
paredness Association (FEPA).
Poster Contest
Fourth and fifth graders in all 67 school
districts are invited to participate in the
statewide poster contest. All entries must
be postmarked on or before Monday, Jan.
11, 2010 and must arrive at the Florida Di-
vision of Emergency Management in Talla-
hassee no later than Jan. 13, 2010. Winners
will be notified by phone. The top winners'
artwork is scheduled to be displayed in the
State Emergency Operations Center during
the first full week of February 2010. Prizes
will include tickets for the winner and their
family to Walt Disney World, cash, weather
radios and many other exciting things to be
announced soon. For complete contest rules
go to www.FloridaDisaster.org/SWAW2010.

Video PSA Contest
Middle and high school students in
grades 6-8 and 9-12 are invited to produce
a 30-second public service announcement
(PSA) incorporating a safety or prepared-
ness message about one of the following
topics: Tornadoes, Rip Currents or Using
NOAA Weather Radios.
Final digital videos must be mastered as
a DVD for submission to the Division. All en-
tries must be postmarked on or before Mon.
Jan. 11, and must arrive at the Florida Divi-
sion of Emergency Management in Tallahas-
see no later than Jan. 13. For complete con-


test rules and topic information, go to www.
FloridaDisaster.org/SWAW2010.
There will be one individual or group
(limit 4 people per group) winner chosen
for both middle school and high school-level
videos. The winning videos) will be profes-
sionally reproduced for broadcast use by the
Division of Emergency Management in their
statewide public awareness campaign. A
production team will come to the winnerss'
hometown and will spend a full day shooting
the winning PSA. The winners) will spend
the day acting as the Director and will be
honored at a rally in their hometown. Addi-
tional prizes will include tickets for the win-
ner and their family to Walt Disney World,
cash, weather radios and many other excit-
ing things to be announced soon. The Divi-


sion anticipates announcing another major
sponsor and more prize information soon.
Winners will be announced on Jan. 23,
2010, at a kick-off event for Severe Weather
Awareness Week in Orlando. Winners un-
able to attend this event will be mailed their
additional prizes.
These contests are part of an annual pub-
lic awareness campaign that also includes
the statewide Tornado Drill to be conducted
by the National Weather Service Offices in
Florida at 10:10 a.m. Eastern Time (9:10
a.m. Central Time), on Wednesday, Jan. 27,
2010.
For more information on Florida's 2010
Severe Weather Awareness Week go to
www.FloridaDisaster.org/SWAW2010.


Submitted photo/Wendy Crum

New style
The winner for the drawing at Southern Style Fashions was Whitney Holmes.
Ms. Holmes won a free outfit from Southern Style Fashions, a new hair style
by Laurie Stephen at Main Street Salon, a $25 gift card from Pogey's Restau-
rant, and a dinner for two provided by Skip Jacks. This drawing will be done
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Local women charged


with grand theft


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
VERO BEACH-Two Okeechobee
women were arrested at a Vero Beach
store after they reportedly tried to steal
items valued at over $300.
Kelly Ann Barnes, 47, N.E. 342nd Trail,
and Sharon Marie Fralix, 37, U.S. 441, were
both arrested Saturday, Dec. 26, on one
count of grand theft. Both women were
booked into the Indian River County Jail,
then released Sunday, Dec. 27, after post-
ing bond of $2,500 each.
According to Indian River County Sher-


iff's Office (IRCSO) arrest affidavits the
women were arrested at the Bealls Depart-
ment Store, 5900 20th St.
An arrest affidavit states that store sur-
veillance video showed Barnes removing a
sales ticket from a jacket she was wearing.
She could also be seen taking other mer-
chandise on the video, the affidavit contin-
ued.
The affidavit goes on to state that a
Bealls security officer watched Fralix take
some clothing, two bracelets and a toe
ring.
The total price of all the items was
$322.61, the report added.


Vision Quest teen charged with hitting staffer


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
A teenage inmate at the Vision Quest
Girls School, 42660 U.S.
441 N., has been arrested
and charged with attacking
a female staff member and
punching her in the face.
Jessica Geoth Dome,
16, West 27th St., Rivera
Beach, was arrested Mon-
day, Dec. 28, on a felony
charge of battery on deten- Jessica
tion or commitment staff. Geoth Dome
She was booked into the
Okeechobee County Jail then taken to the


Department of Juvenile Justice Detention Fa-
cility in Fort Pierce.
An arrest affidavit by Deputy Rusty Harts-
field, of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's
Office (OCSO), states that Dome slapped
the female staff member in the face. The
girl then continued her attack and punched
Nicole Blosza twice in the face before she
could be restrained, the report added.
The report does not give a reason for the
attack, or state if Ms. Blosza received medi-
cal attention.


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Winter brings with it the opportunity to
decorate in creative ways using candles, elec-
tric lights and the chance to finally start cozy
fires in unused fireplaces. The unfortunate con-
sequence is that winter is also a prime time for
fire-related injuries, property damage and even
deaths. Trusted Choice spokespeople can
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that may come during the winter months.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration,
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Fire safety tips:
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make sure they are in stable holders and place
them where they cannot be easily knocked
down, out of the reach of children.
Never leave a home or room with candles
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change them at least once a year.
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Never burn trash, painted or pressure-
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Never use gasoline or other alternative fu-
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keep a fire extinguisher in your kitchen at all
times.


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in the house is kindling for a fire. A tree should
never be placed close to a heat source, includ-
ing a fireplace or a heat vent. The heat will dry
out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited
by heat, flame or sparks. Keep fresh trees wa-
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promptly discard it.
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broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kink-
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them again when you take them down. Do not
leave lit decorative lights unattended and only
use UL approved lighting.
Do not overload outlets. Connect strings
of lights to an extension cord before plugging
the cord into the outlet.
Never put tree branches or needles in a
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Check on older adults and help them in-
spect their homes. Older people are at higher
risk of injury from fires and are also more likely
to die in fires than those in other ages groups of
fire-related injuries.
Keeping warm
Never leave fireplaces, woodstoves or
space heaters unattended. Always use extreme
caution with auxiliary heat sources.
Have the heating system serviced. Furnac-
es, boilers and chimneys should be serviced
at least once a year to prevent fire and smoke
damage.


74, fzA4a ,ee, we lost a family member who had been ill for a long time.
We found out that "only in Okeechobee" are there places like the Okeechobee Health
Care Facility where the staff do all they can to make the residents feel at home and make
them as comfortable as possible, even if it is just calling them by name in the hall, or joking
with them to get a smile from them, or just staying with them when their time is near.
"Only in Okeechobee" do you find people like Paul Buxton and family who make
you feel like a friend and help you through the decisions you must make.
"Only in Okeechobee," where your friends will keep you in their thoughts and
prayers, and offer to help with anything you might need.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped us through this difficult time, the staff
at Okeechobee Health Care Facility, the Buxton family, the Okeechobee Masonic Lodge,
and all our friends. All of your support is helping us get through this difficult time.
The next time you hear "only in Okeechobee," just be thankful that we do things
different here, that we still care about each other.
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OHS loses in Holiday Tournament


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Okeechobee High School's magic ended at
the boys basketball Taveniere holiday tourna-
ment at Sebring high school Tuesday with a 65-
54 loss to Parkway Academy of Miramar.
Christian Johnson hit a game opening three
pointer and didn't stop shooting and scoring,
as he had a 22 points to lead Parkway to the
victory.
Okeechobee traded baskets with Parkway
for much of the game. A 15-2 run at the end
of the third quarter proved to be the difference
for Parkway.
"You set the tempo, you're going to win the
game," Johnson said, "During the third quarter
Okeechobee let us take over the tempo and
they gave the game away. This is like the best
game we've played since the beginning of the
year."
Johnson praised Okeechobee for their dis-
cipline but said Parkway's athleticism took
over the game.
Okeechobee held their own in the first half
as they used the energy they gained from an
upset win over Lakeland on Monday. A nice
running layup by Austin Willard gave Okeecho-
bee a 7-3 early lead. Johnson answered with a
three pointer and Parkway went on a 14-5 run
to end the first quarter. Parkway led 17-12 at
the end of the first.
Parkway used their superior speed and ath-
leticism to limit Okeechobee's easy scoring op-
portunities. Brahman Coach Bryan Van Camp
said that was a big factor in the game. "They
were much quicker and much more physical.


Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy
Matt Skipper looks for the open man
during Tuesday's tournament game
against Parkway Academy.


Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy
Ryan Osceola (left) finds an open man
inside during Tuesday's game with
Parkway Academy.


We didn't get the easy transition points that we
got yesterday. They did a nice job."
A three point basket by Willard and an in-
side bucket by Duelle Gore kept Okeechobee
close in the second quarter. A nice scoop by
Troy Harper gave Okeechobee a 26-25 lead late
in the half. Parkway led at the half 28-27.
The third quarter proved to be the differ-
ence as Parkway outscored Okeechobee 21-8.
Coach Van Camp said there was about three
minutes late in the quarter where Parkway re-
ally had the advantage.
"There is no one play in the game that
made an impact on the overall result. We let
it get away for three whole minutes. If we play
better were right in it," he added.
Three dunks by Parkway added to their mo-
mentum. A blown foul call by the referees also
hurt as Duelle Gore was fouled three times by
a defender and was called for a foul himself
when he retaliated.


Aaron Suarez and the Okeechobee
guards were constantly harassed by
Parkway defenders in Tuesday's loss.


Ricky Nieto, who scored 19 points, many of
them on nice drives to the hoop, said Okeecho-
bee learned a lot from playing in this tourna
ment.
"We all played really hard. It was just a lack
of execution on the offensive end. They were
a quick, athletic team and they were ready for
us. They played good defense," he added.
Nieto said he was proud of the Brahmans
effort and the fact they kept fighting despite a
deficit in the fourth quarter. Okeechobee did
cut the lead to six points, 55-49 on a three point
play by Nieto in the fourth quarter. Nieto scored
five points in a short stretch to keep Okeecho-
bee in the contest in the fourth quarter. "We
played until the end. We're not going to give up
just because we were down."
Okeechobee played in the consolation
game of the 8 team tournament on Wednes-
day. Parkway advanced to the championship
game.


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2009: Another great year for Okeechobee sports


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
2009 was a busy year for Brahman sports as
Okeechobee had their share of success in several
sports.
The top sports story. .f l ... ,r was likely Lon-
nie Pryor signing to play college football at Florida
State University.
Pryor had a wonderful freshman year as he
rushed for 154 yards and four touchdowns, and
caught eight receptions, one for a touchdown.
Pryor actually was among the team leaders in
scoring with 30 points despite the fact he had only
a small fraction of the opportunities given to other
players.
Pryor also earned praise for his attitude and
blocking ability as he switched to a new position,
full back.
The Seminoles play New Years Day in the Ga-
tor Bowl against West Virginia. Pryor also had the
honor of playing for Coach Bobby Bowden dur-
ing the last year of his legendary career.
Without Pryor, Okeechobee high school foot-
ball suffered. Chris Branham resigned after one
of the best runs of any Brahman head coach in
history. He was replaced by Jeremy Beckham in
January.
Beckham made it to spring football practice
and led the team for six days before he was let go.
Mike Radebaugh coached the team in the spring
as Okeechobee lost to Palm Bay.
Okeechobee moved quickly and signed an
other of their football legends, Myron Jackson, a
former Florida State tight end and college assis-
tant coach.
The Brahmans didn't respond well to the
changes as the team lost all 10 regular season
games and their preseason game to Fort Pierce.
Okeechobee senior Walt Fortner was named
to the All Area team as he had a solid year return-
ing kicks, playing defense, and running the foot-
ball.
vJosh McCall was named to play in the Sebring
South Central Football Classic in December, and
played well at left guard.
TJ Allen is tentativelvy scheduled to play in
next months Outback All Star game in West Palm
Beach.
One Brahman did receive success on the
gridiron. Tony Kibler transferred schools after
two years as a starter at offensive tackle. His new


Okeechobee High School 2009 graduate
Lonnie Pryor is doing well in his Fresh-
man year at Florida State University.
school, Glades Day, won the Class IB state title
this month.
Another top story of the year was the Brah-
man boy's basketball program. The team missed
out on the state playoffs again and Jon Enrico
was let go after eight years on the job and two
post season appearances. Bryan Van Camp was
named to replace Enrico in June. He is another
Brahman alumnus.
David Jeune ended a record setting four year
basketball career at Okeechobee by signing a
scholarship to play for the University of North
Florida. Jeune is already getting significant play-
ing time for the Jacksonville school. He averages
13 minutes per game and roughly two points
and two rebounds per contest. UNF has won
four games so far this year, and have played such
teams as Alabama, Northwestern and Marquette.
Boys wrestling had another solid campaign as
three of their wrestlers, Donny Bush, Tyler Hayes,
and Josh Gruber reached the state tournament.
Bush ended a stellar career with another district
and conference title. Hayes signed to wrestle
at Newberry College in North Carolina. Coach
Bruce Jahner retired in the spring but was coaxed
back in the fall. Tom Kingery of Okeechobee was
inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
for his work in Okeechobee during a banquet in
July.
Girls basketball had another winning season
in Tony Sherlock's year at the helm. They contin-
ued their winning ways during the first half of the
2009 season.


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Girls volleyball lost their coach Jacque Rob-
inson but Todd Jones returned and the girls had
another winning season and a trip to the state re-
gional. The girls lost in the first round to Merritt
Island.
Other top accomplishments this year included
Malcolm Rush and Ricky Nieto making the state
finals in track. Nieto made it in the high jump and
Rush in the 200 meters.
Boy's baseball won the district title in May in
an exciting tournament in Fort Pierce. Jonathan
Crawford won all three games for Okeechobee.
He signed to play (, ii. _-, i. ., i1ii ,ii. University
of Florida in the fall. Okeechobee returns a strong
cast of players and should have a good chance to
defend their championship. Dustin Stokes signed
to play college baseball at Indian River State Col-
lege. Brahman Alumnus Mitch Markham was
named IRSC head Coach in the fall.
Girls softball fell in the semifinal game of their
district tournament ending a long streak of post
season appearances. The girls didn't have a single
senior on last year's squad. Jensen Beach and
surprising Suncoast made the post season.
Former Brahmans Mary Huff, Lauren Throop,
Kelci Breaux and Rachel Lowe were among a
long list of players who continued to play college
softball. Huff transferred from St. Pete College to
IRSC. Kelley Smiley signed to play softball at Au-
burn after a great career at IRSC.
The Brahman golf team continued to improve
as they once again reached the state regional in
Melbourne. Richard Donegan, Michael Watson,
Tim Gray, and Kodi Stephen were among a long
list of players who excelled this year.
Kailey Hoover became the first Brahman lady
golfer in awhile to make the state regional.


The boys cross country team continued to ex-
cel as they finished fifth in the state. Coach Mike
Schilp left to serve the nations military but Julie
Bohannon picked up where he left off and led the
team to another appearance in the state meet.
Eddie Guerrero and Adrian Leon led a long list
of runners on the all area cross country squad.
Boys soccer made the post season and played
well against eventual state champion, Merritt
Island, in their playoff appearance. Ivan Torres
signed a college scholarship with Brewton Park
er College in Georgia. Lonnie Sears was named
coach of the year for the Treasure Lake Confer
ence.
Jorge Botello won coach of the year for girl's
soccer in 2009. He resigned his coaching position,
but still coached at Osceola Middle School.
Yearling boys soccer and volleyball enjoyed
unbeaten seasons in the fall.
Misael Alvarado and Laura Serrano both
signed college scholarships to run cross country
at Brewton Parker College.
The Pop Warner football program junior pee
wee team, boys 12 and under, won the North Di-
vision of the Treasure Coast Conference this year
after an unbeaten regular season, 10-0.
Several OCRA all star baseball teams played
in the Dixie Youth Florida State tournaments this
past summer in Marianna and other locations.
Osceola middle school ended a six-year win-
less drought in boy's basketball with a victory in
December over Storm Grove Middle School.




January 1, 2010


Okeechobee News


Bronson announces top ten complaints for 2009 PatriciaLouiseGoolsby
.Ie edironsd Real Fstate Broker


TALLAHASSEE-Unwanted telephone
sales calls continue to be the top gripe for
Florida residents, with more than 6,500 com-
plaints filed with the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services in 2009.
Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has re-
leased the top 10 list of complaints and the
state's "Do Not Call" law continues to gener-
ate the most activity. In fact, there were 1,500
more written complaints filed by people on
the "Do Not Call" list than in 2008.
Consumers can pay an initial fee of $10,
with a $5 annual renewal fee, to have their
home and cell telephone numbers placed on
the list and avoid unwanted sales calls. The
fee is used only to administer the program.
The types of calls that are exempt from the
list can be found at http://www.800helpfla.
com/nosales.html.
The department's Division of Consumer
Services is the clearinghouse for consumer
complaints in Florida. The division regulates
11 industries but also attempts to mediate
problems consumers have with unregulated
businesses. Complaints about industries that
fall under the regulatory authority of another
agency are referred to that agency. There


were about 38,000 written complaints filed
in 2009, slightly more than the 37,227 filed in
2008. Bronson releases the top 10 list every
year to alert consumers about what the big-
gest problem areas are so they can be more
vigilant about protecting themselves.
Telemarketing complaints not involving
the "Do Not Call" law ranked second this
year with 3,609 complaints. Travel/vacation
plans dropped to third place with 2,781 com-
plaints, a decrease of more than 800 from
2008. Fourth on the list was credit/banking
with 2,774 complaints and rounding out the
top five was communications with 2,302
complaints.
Problems with motor vehicle sales and
accessories (such as truck tool boxes, bed-
liners and other items sold in auto parts sto-
ries) generated 1,644 complaints putting mo-
tor vehicle sales sixth on the list. There were
slightly fewer complaints, 1,625, against
motor vehicle repair shops which took the
number seven spot. The eighth category on
the list was medical issues, prompting 1,543
complaints. Landlord/tenant disputes con-
tinue to be in the top 10, this year at number
nine with 1,523 complaints. The final cat-


OCRA signups announced


OCRA will be holding registration for
T-Ball, baseball and softball at the sports
complex each Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1
p.m. beginning Jan. 9 through 30. Fees for


the spring season will be $75 for baseball
and softball and $60 for T-ball. All youth
ages 5-14 are encouraged to play. For ques-
tions, please call 863-634-1437.


egory in the top ten was complaints against
real estate brokers/salespersons with 1,197
complaints.
Mr. Bronson encourages consumers to
file a complaint if they feel they have been
wronged by a business by calling the depart-
ment's helpline at 1-800 HELPFLA (1-800-
435-7352) or 1-800-FLAYUDA (1-800-352-
9832) for Spanish-speaking operators. The
department was able to obtain nearly $5.9
million in goods, services or cash refunds
for consumers in 2009. People can use those
same helpline numbers to find out the com-
plaint history of a business. Consumers can
also file complaints online by visiting the
Division of Consumer Services website at
http://www.800helpfla.com..


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dishwasher, refrigerator, new Berber
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i 21 Frame wth Stucco. Has shed
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Basswood 2/1,
$650/mo, $650 sec.
Small pets allowed. Call
(863)697-1623

IN TOWN 2/2 very
clean, w/d, lawn maint
included, $800 + $300
sec. (863) 634-3572




OKEE TRI-PLEX- Clean
2/2, W/D hookup, patio,
privacy fence, no pets.
$690 mo. + $690 sec.
dep. Free trash & lawn
service. (417)848-3424
or (417)848-6360

TAYLOR CREEK CONDO
1 BR, 1 BA, Furnished.
Pool, W&D Facilities.
$700 mo. Call Jerry or
Brenda (863)467-0067
or (863)610-1281


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furn., electric & cable
incl. Seasonal rate by
month. (561)262-5206

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new paint & fenced yrd.
$1100/mo. 1st, last &
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screen porch, washer &
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$450/month + deposit.
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Change in School
Board Meeting Date
The regular meeting of the Okeecho-
bee County School Board for January
will take place on Tuesday, January
19, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose
of this meeting is consideration of
regular School Board business. The
meeting will be held in Room 303 of
the School Board Administrative Of-
fice located at 700 S.W. 2nd Avenue.
The meeting is open to the public.
Patricia G. Cooper, Ed.D.
Supenntendent of Schools
340311 ON 1/1,8/09


NOTICE OF MEETING
Okeechobee CountyConstrnction Industry
Licensing Board
The Okeechobee County Construction Industry Licensing Board will hold z
public meeting on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010, at 3:30 RM. The public
meeting will be held at the Okeechobee County Health Department Audi-
tonum, located at the 1728 N.W. 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida. For
more information, contact Virginia Derry at the anning and Developmen
Department, 499 N.W 5th Street, Okeechobee, Flonda 34972;
(863) 824-3010.
Al interested parties shall have the opportunity to be heard at this public
meeting. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the Licensinc
Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need tc
ensure that a verbatm record of the proceeding is made and that the
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be
based. Panning and Development tapes are for the sole purpose of backup
for official record of the Department
Virginia Derry, Secretary to Board
Okeechobee County Construction
Industry Licensing Board
342307 ON 12/25/09 1/1/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD398
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TARPON IV LLC the holder of the fol
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issue
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description ol
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2501 YearofIssuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOT 7 BLOCK 24
3-15-37-35-0010-00240-0070
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE BERTRAM
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing E
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding ai
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.437C
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341142 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


January 1, 2010


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January 1, 2010 Okeechobee News 17


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD408
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CRYSTAL I LLC the holder of the fol-
owing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
hjereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
hje property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
:ertificate No: 2133 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: TAYLOR CREEK ISLES SECTION 6 LOT 589
1-35-37-35-0110-00000-5890
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
lame(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE BERTRAM
Jnless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Dkeechobee County, Florida
Is/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
10TICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
:ourt Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
Within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341140 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD405
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DENTON II LLC the holder of the fol-
owing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
hjereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
hje property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
certificatee No: 1966 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: PETIT PARK LOTS 11 & 12 BLOCK 4
1-20-37-35-0050-00040-0110
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
lame(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE BERTRAM
Jnless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
countyy Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
3HARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Dkeechobee County, Florida
Is/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
10TICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
:ourt Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
Within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341139 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD397
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GAIL SMITH the holder of the following
:ertificate has filed said certlficate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.
he cere rtficate number and year of issuance, the description of the proper-
.y, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
certificatee No: 1263 Yearof Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: NEW OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS SECTION C
LOTS 1 23 BLOCK 34
1-06-36-34-0020-00340-0010
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
lame(s) in which assessed:
IRENE E RIEGER
Jnless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
countyy Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
)ee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
;HARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Dkeechobee County, Florida
's/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
:n accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
:ourt Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
?50 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARTED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341135 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10



NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Florida Department of Transportation Project
3Bids will be received by the District One Office until 2:00 RM. on Friday,
January 29, 2010, for the following Proposals:
E1H98- A Certification of Qualification is not required for Retro-Reflective
pavement Markers Removal & Replacement in Manatee & Sarasota
counties Budget Estimate: $296,000.00
completee letting advertisement information for this project is available on
our website at http //www dot state fl us/contractsadminstrabon
Jlstnctl/#PLANHOLDERS%20LIST or by calling (863) 519-2559.
342717 ON 1/8,15/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD232
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Cerbficate No: 1648 Yearof Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: BASSWOOD UNIT 3 LOT 5 BLOCK 36
1-05-37-35-0030-00360-0050
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Names in which assessed:
AARO LYONS
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Fonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parnsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Amencans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Part St. Lucie, Flonda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340831 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD203
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WINDER VI LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing cerbtificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 415 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: LOTS A AND B OF TRACT 12 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF
N1/2 OFN1/2OFTRACT 12 AND W1/2 OF E/2 OF N1/2 OF N1/2
OF TRACT 12 17 34S 33E
1-17-34-33-OAOO-00012-AOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
DR SIRAJ AHMAD
SHAMA P AHMAD
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administraton no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341132 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10



NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD395
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ELLA III LLC the holder of the follow-
ing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued there-
on. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnpbon of the
property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Cerbficate No: 2168 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT
15 SOUTHERN HOMESTEADS UNIT 1; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG
THE NORTHERLY PROJECTION OF THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF
SAID LOT 15 FOR A DISTANCE OF 159.46 FEETTO THE INTERSEC-
TION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF N.E. 304TH STREET
(STATE ROAD 15-C); THENCE RUN WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY OF N.E. 304TH STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF
246.85 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF N.E. 55TH AVENUE;
THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A
DISTANCE OF 158.96 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT
15, SOUTHERN HOMESTEADS UNIT 1; THENCE RUN EASTERLY
ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 15 FOR A DISTANCE
OF 242 FEETTO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
1-19-34-36-OAOO-00007-0000
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Flonda
Name(s) in which assessed:
E & S DAIRY
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parnsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Amencans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Part St. Lucie, Flonda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340834 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD403
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said cerbficate(s) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certficate No: 1801 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Descripton of Property: GRANADA TERRACE E 1/2 OF LOT 10 LOT, 11
BLOCK 6
1-14-37-35-0010-00060-0100
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE BERTRAM
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parnsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodaton to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341137 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD406
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DENTON II LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said cerbficate(s) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certficate No: 2513 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Descripton of Property: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOTS 23 24 25 26
BLOCK 25
3-15-37-35-0010-00250-0230
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE BERTRAM
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parnsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodaton to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341143 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD407
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CRYSTAL I LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said cerbficate(s) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certficate No: 2583 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Descripon of Property: 1ST ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
LOTS 2 & 3 BLOCK 247
3-21-37-35-0020-02470-0020
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE BERTRAM
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Forida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parnsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341151 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD399
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TARPON IV LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issue
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description o0
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2587 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: 1ST ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
LOTS 26 & 27 BLOCK 247
3-21-37-35-0020-02470-0260
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE BERTRAM
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing E
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding ai
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.437C
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341153 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD400
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TARPON IV LLC the holder of the fol
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issue
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description o0
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2639 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: WRIGHTS 1ST ADDITION LOTS 7, 10, 11
BLOCK 6
3-22-37-35-0230-00060-0070
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE A BERTRAM
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing E
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding ai
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.437C
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341156 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD037
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 272 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: LOT F OF TRACT 31 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2
OF N 1/2 OF TRACT 3113 34S 33E
1-13-34-33-OAOO-00031-FOOO
Said property being in the Cou nty of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
TRECIE MCCALLA
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARTED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD401
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WINDER VI LLC the holder of the fol-
owing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
tjereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
:he property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
certificatee No: 2525 Yearof Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOT 11 & E 1/2 OF
LOT 12 BLOCK 42
3-15-37-35-0010-00420-0110
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
lame(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE BERTRAM
Jnless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
countyy Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Dkeechobee County, Florida
Is/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
10TICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
:ourt Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARTED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341148 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD402
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
owing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
tjereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
:he property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
certificatee No: 2579 YearofIssuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: 1ST ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
LOTS 8 & 9 BLOCK 243
3-21-37-35-0020-02430-0080
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE BERTRAM
Jnless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Dkeechobee County, Florida
Is/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
10TICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
:ourt Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
Within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARTED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341149 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD225
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
owing cerbficate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnpbon of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 775 YearofIssuance: June-01-2007
Descnpbon of Property: LOT G OF TRACT 25 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF 51/2
OF N1/2 OF TRACT 25 25 34S 33E
1-25-34-33-OAOO-00025-GOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
MAJESTIC HOMES & REALTY SW LLC
Jnless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such cerbtficate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
xee, Flonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Dkeechobee County, Flonda
's/ Robin R. Pamsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
courtt Administration no later than seven days pnor to the proceeding at
)50 NW Country Club Dnve, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
Within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARTED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340820 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD223
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Cerbficate No: 703 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: LOT D OF TRACT 14 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF
N1/2 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 14 24 34S 33E
1-24-34-33-OAOO-00014-DOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
ADAISH JANGBAHADOOR
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Fonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parnsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Amencans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Flonda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340815 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD224
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Cerbficate No: 713 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: LOT C OF TRACT 20 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2
OF N1/2 OF TRACT 20 24 34S 33E
1-24-34-33-OAOO-00020-COOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
CHL HOLDINGS INC.
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Fonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parnsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Amencans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Fort St. Lucie, Flonda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340817 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD221
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Cerbficate No: 664 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: LOT K OF TRACT 23 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2
OF 51/2 OF TRACT 23233 34S 33E
1-23-34-33-OAOO-00023-KOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
CHL HOLDINGS INC.
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Rorida at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parnsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Amencans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Fort St. Lucie, Flonda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340813 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD027
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WINDER VI LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnption of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 157 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Descnption of Property: LOT H OF TRACT 16 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF 51/2
OF N1/2 OF TRACT 16 11 34S 33E
1-11-34-33-OAOO-00016-HOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Flonda
Name(s) in which assessed:
MICHAEL D. MCINNIS
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Flonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Pamsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Amencans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodabon to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Dnve, Port St. Lucie, Flonda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340807 ON 12/,11,18,25/09;01/01/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD216
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnption of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 571 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Descnption of Property: LOT E OF TRACT 10 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF 51/2
OF N1/2 OF TRACT10 22 34S 33E
1-22-34-33-OAOO-00010-EOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Flonda
Name(s) in which assessed:
CHL HOLDINGS INC.
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Flonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Pamsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Amencans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodabon to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Dnve, Port St. Lucie, Flonda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340811 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD231
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnption of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 1096 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Descnption of Property: LOT D OF TRACT 7 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2
OF N1/2 OF TRACT 07 34 34S 33E
1-34-34-33-OAOO-00007-DOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Flonda
Name(s) in which assessed:
MAJESTIC HOMES & REALTY SW LLC
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Flonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Pamsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Amencans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodabon to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Dnve, Port St. Lucie, Flonda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340830 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD228
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol
lowing cerbficate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issue
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnpbon oi
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 858 Yearof Issuance: June-01-2007
Descnpbon of Property: LOT C OF TRACT 4 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2
OF N1/2 OF TRACT 04 27 34S 33E
1-27-34-33-OAOO-00004-COOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
MAJESTIC HOMES & REALTY SW LLC
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property ir
such cerbficate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho
bee, Flonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Flonda
/s/ Robin R. Pamsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing z
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days pnor to the proceeding ai
250 NW Country Club Dnve, Port St. Lucie, Horida 34986, 1.772.807.437C
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340823 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD230
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol
lowing cerbficate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issue
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnpbon oi
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 985 YearofIssuance: June-01-2007
Descnpbon of Property: LOT G OF TRACT 11 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF 51/2
OF N1/2 OF TRACT 11 29 34S 33E
1-29-34-33-OAOO-00011-GOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
MAJESTIC HOMES & REALTY SW LLC
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property ir
such cerbficate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho
bee, Flonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Flonda
/s/ Robin R. Parnsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing E
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days pnor to the proceeding ai
250 NW Country Club Dnve, Port St. Lucie, Horida 34986, 1.772.807.437C
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARTED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340827 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD404
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ELLA III LLC the holder of the follow
ing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued there
on. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the
property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2584 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: 1ST ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
LOT 6& N 1/2 OF LOT 7 BLOCK 247
3-21-37-35-0020-02470-0060
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE BERTRAM
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing E
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding ai
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.437C
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARTED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD229
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnpton of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 972 Yearof Issuance: June-01-2007
Descnpton of Property: LOT P OF TRACT 5 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF 51/2 OF
51/2 OF TRACT 05 29 34S 33E
1-29-34-33-OAOO-00005-POOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
MAJESTIC HOMES & REALTY SW LLC
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Flonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Flonda
/s/ Robin R. Pamsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days pnor to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Dnve, Port St. Lucie, Honda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340825 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD218
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnpton of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 641 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Descnpton of Property: LOT E OF TRACT 11 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2
OF N1/2 OF TRACT11 23 34S 33E
1-23-34-33-OAOO-00011-EOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
ADAISH JANGBAHADOOR
MAJESTIC HOMES & REALTY SW LLC
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Flonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Flonda
/s/ Robin R. Pamsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days pnor to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Dnve, Port St. Lucie, Honda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340812 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD217
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnpton of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 701 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Descnpton of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 13 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2
OFS1/2 OFTRACT13 2434S 33E
1-24-34-33-OAOO-00013-LOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
CFS PROPERTIES INC A FLORIDA CORPORATION
CFS PROPERTIES INC A FLORIDA CORPORATION
CHL HOLDINGS INC.
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Flonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Flonda
/s/ Robin R. Parsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days pnor to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Honda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DENTON II LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 855 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: LOTS E AND K OF TRACT 3 W1/2 OF W1/2
OF S1/2 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 03 AND E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 OF
S1/2 OF TRACT 03 27 34S 33E
1-27-34-33-OAOO-00003-EOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
ROBERT L REPASS
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold t the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
341134 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD227
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 836 Yearof Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: LOT H OF TRACT 27 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2
OF N1/2 OF TRACT 27 26 34S 33E
1-26-34-33-OAOO-00027-HOOO
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
ADAISH JANGBAHADOOR
MAJESTIC HOMES & REALTY SW LLC
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Ronda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parnsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Amencans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Fort St. Lucie, Flonda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD215
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VERONA V LLC the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descnption of
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 538 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Descnption of Property: LOT I OF TRACT 21 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2
OF S1/2 OF TRACT 21 21 34S 33E
1-21-34-33-OAOO-00021-I000
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Flonda
Names) in which assessed:
ADAISH JANGBAHADOOR
MAJESTIC HOMES & REALTY SW LLC
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Flonda at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Pamsh
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Amencans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodaton to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at
250 NW Country Club Dnve, Port St. Lucie, Flonda 34986, 1.772.807.4370
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
340809 ON 12/11,18,25/09;01/01/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2009TD409
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CRYSTAL I LLC the holder of the fol
lowing certificate has filed said certificates) for a tax deed to be issue
thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description o0
the property, and the name(s) in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2580 Year of Issuance: June-01-2007
Description of Property: 1ST ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
LOTS 10 1112 BLOCK 243
3-21-37-35-0020-02430-0100
Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida
Name(s) in which assessed:
GERALDINE BERTRAM
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho-
bee, Florida at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of January, 2010.
SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Okeechobee County, Florida
/s/ Robin R. Parrish
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990;
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing E
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact
Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the proceeding ai
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.437C
within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPARIED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770
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