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By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
As of Tuesday the weather had
not gotten as cold as predicted.
However, the National Weather
Service is predicting colder weath-
er for the end of the week.
Residents and visitors should
remember the "Five Ps" of cold
weather safety: protecting people,
plants, pets, pipes and practicing
fire safety.
"So far it has not had an ad-
verse effect," local citrus grower
Wes Williamson said of the cold
weather on Tuesday morning. He


said that on his property the tem-
perature got down to 29 degrees
overnight Sunday and 30 degrees
overnight Monday. Both nights
they irrigated the trees. The wa-
ter temperature is slightly warmer
than the air temperature.
The temperature has to be be-
low 28 degrees for several hours
to adversely affect citrus trees.
Mr. Williamson said he was
concerned about Tuesday night.
He said they would be up all night
monitoring conditions. They will
have to make a decision to irrigate
before the temperature reaches


their predicted
32 degrees because the water in night kept the temperature from
the pipes would freeze. He said going as low as predicted. The Na-
it all depends on dew point, wind tional Weather Service (NWS) had
speed and temperature. Those predicted 2 to 4 hours of freezing
conditions have to be right for ir- temperatures for Monday night.
rigation to protect the citrus trees However, the lowest tempera-
from cold damage. ture recorded at the Okeechobee
Okeechobee County Exten- County Airport overnight Monday
sion Agent Pat Hogue was not was 32 for a short period. Mr.
aware of any adverse effects of Hogue expressed concern about
the cold weather as of Tuesday. So the rest of the week, saying the
far, he said the weather had not NWS had predicted 6 to 8 hours
r, e sd t w h n of freezing temperature on Tues-
been cold enough to effect citrus day night and more cold weather
groves. He said there was some towards the end of the week.
scattered frost Sunday night. He
said that cloud cover on Monday See Weather Page 2


Everglades: River of Grass


Conservation canoe


expedition under way
By Pete Gawda because it will give both the partic-
Okeechobee News ipants and those who read about
Like explorers of old, a dozen the trip an opportunity to gain an
men and women in canoes set experiential understanding of the
out Saturday, Jan. 2 from where greater Everglades system which
he Kissimmee River joins Lake includes the Kissimmee-Lake


Okeechobee. The purpose of the
six-day, 78 mile River of Grass
Canoe Expedition is to promote
awareness and conservation and
document the current state of the
Everglades.
The expedition leader is Chris
Schuld who conducts Outward
Bound and Everglades area tours.
The expedition includes a South
Florida Water Management Dis-
trict (SFWMD) official, Marshall
Foundation Summer Intern grad-
uates, science teachers, a retired
county environmental director
and a freelance wildlife and ad-
venture sports photographer.
"This expedition is important


Okeechobee watershed," stated
Susan Sylvester, director of opera-
tions control for SFWMD.
Bundled up against unusually
cold weather, the group travelled
18 miles the first day and camped
at Chancy Creek. They spent Sun-
day night at Sand Cut.
The trip will end Thursday, Jan.
7 at the Bingham Nature Pavilion
at Grassy Water Preserve, West
Palm Beach.
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Susan Sylvestor, director of operations control for South Flor-
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Grass Canoe Expedition which started Saturday, Jan. 3 where
the Kissimmee River flows into Lake Okeechobee and will end
Thursday, Jan. 7 at Bingham Nature Pavilion at Grassy Water
Preserve, West Palm Beach.


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Community Events Weather


OCRA to hold registration for
youth
OCRA will hold registration for T-ball,
baseball and softball at the sports complex
each Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. be-
ginning Jan. 9 through Jan. 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 questions,
please call 863-634-1437.

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-
697-2930.

Eastern Star to host
breakfast
Okeechobee Chapter No. 128, Order of
the Eastern Star will hold a Breakfast 8-11
a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Okeecho-
bee Masonic Lodge, 107 N.W Fifth Avenue.
The menu includes biscuits & sausage gravy,
scrambled eggs, grits, hashbrown casserole,
breakfast ham, coffee and orange juice all
for only $6/person. For information, contact
Rick Ellsworth at 863-467-2096 or Mary Ann
Holt at 863-634-8087.

Okeechobee Forecast

Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. Wind
chill values as low as 23 early. North northwest
wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Tonight: Areas of frost after 1 a.m. Other-
wise, mostly clear, with a low around 31. Calm
wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Extended Forecast
Thursday: Areas of frost before 8 a.m.
Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near
66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becom-
ing southwest.
Thursday night: A 20 percent chance
of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. North
northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts
as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a
low around 29. Northwest wind around 10
mph.

Lotteries
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23-33; Mega Money: 15-34-41-44 MB 4; Flor-
ida Lotto: 15-19-28-29-38-51 X3; Powerball:
3-7-23-27-42 PB37 x3. Numbers drawn Tues-
day, Cash 3: 1-7-9; Play 4: 1-2-1-4.


Continued From Page 1
'"An arctic cold front has moved through
the state this weekend and this has resulted
in much colder morning temperatures. The
cold air-mass will produce a widespread
freeze across much of Florida for the en-
tire week," said meteorologist Amy Godsey
with the Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Affairs. "Residents and visi-
tors across the state should prepare for an
unusually long period of freezing or sub-
freezing temperatures each morning that
could harm vegetation, pipes, animals and
people."
The NWS is predicting a high today near
57 with patchy frost overnight and a low
around 28.
There is also a fire watch for today. The
cold weather brings the potential for long
durations of critically low humidity during
the late morning and afternoon.
Thursday should warm up to 65. Thurs-
day night is predicted to mostly cloudy with
a low around 41. The NWS says Friday's
high should be near 61. Friday night's low is
predicted to be around 32. Saturday's tem-
perature should range from a high of 57 to a
low around 27.
The following actions are important safe-
ty measures:
Stay indoors and use safe heating
sources.
Be aware of the fire danger from space
heaters and candles. Keep such devices


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curtains and furniture, and install recom-
mended smoke and carbon monoxide de-
tectors.
Indoors: Do not use charcoal or other
fuel-burning devices, such as grills that pro-
duce carbon monoxide. Install at least one
carbon monoxide detector per floor in your
home.


Outdoors: Stay dry and in wind-protect-
ed areas.
Wear multiple layers of loose-fitting,
warm clothing.
Drink non-alcoholic fluids.
Shelter or bring animals inside.
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New law sends bad drivers back to school


The Florida Department of Highway Safe-
ty and Motor Vehicles reminds motorists of a
new law that went into effect with the new
year. Drivers who are found to be at-fault
in three crashes within a 36 month period
will be required to successfully complete a
Department-approved driver improvement
course that includes behind-the-wheel train-
ing and an assessment of their driving abil-
ity.
"In an effort to make our roads safer,
those who display a pattern of poor driving
ability or judgment will be required to com-


plete a driver improvement course ," said
DHSMV Executive Director, Julie L. Jones.
"The new law is designed to modify the be-
havior of some of our worst drivers."
The new law will count at-fault crashes as
far back as 2007, so after Jan. 1, 2010, the De-
partment will notify any driver who causes a
crash and has at least two at-fault crashes in
the preceding 36 months. The affected driv-
ers will then be responsible for completing
an approved course within 90 days in order
to avoid the cancellation of their driving priv-
ilege. Each course will include a minimum


of 16 hours, to include four hours of behind-
the-wheel training.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
ministration estimates that the average cost
of a crash in the United States is approxi-
mately $38,000. During the 36-month period
ending Dec. 31, 2008, there were 3,277 driv-
ers with three or more at-fault crashes. That
figure includes drivers from nearly every age
group. According to Department estimates,
more than 1,000 Florida drivers may be sub-
ject to the new requirements during 2010.


The Florida Department of Highway
Safety and Motor Vehicles provides high-
way safety and security through excellence
in service, education and enforcement. The
Department is leading the way to a safer
Florida through the efficient and profession-
al execution of its core mission: the issuance
of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles and
operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. To
learn more about DHSMV and the services
offered, visit www.flhsmv.gov.


Reward offered for lost gun

On Jan. 1, 2010 a handgun was acciden- The owner is offering a $100 reward
tally lost. It was sitting on a vehicle and fell off for the recovery of this gun. This gun has
on a street within the Okeechobee city limits, been entered into the police computer as a
The gun is described as follows: Skyy Indus- missing/stolen gun. If turned in by Jan. 22,
tries model CPX-1 Serial number 000369 2010, no criminal charges will be pursued.
Semi auto 9mm handgun with one loaded For more information, contact Detective Bill
magazine. It was in a black nylon holster. Saum at 863-763-5521.

Okeechobee 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 De-
partment (OCPD), the Florida Highway Patrol
(FHP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-
tion Commission (FWC) or the Department of
Corrections (DOC).
Israel Lamont Doyle, 17, N.E. 39th Blvd.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Dec. 31 by Deputy
Joseph Hall on a charge of battery on deten-
tion staff. He was taken to the Okeechobee
County Jail for booking then taken to the De-
partment of Juvenile Justice Detention Center
in Fort Pierce.
John Allen Godwin, 34, U.S. 98 N.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Dec. 31 by Deputy
Mike Bobrowski on a charge of battery on a
person 65 years of age or older. His bond was
set at $10,000.
Dan Scott Bennink, 32, N.E. Fourth St.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 2 by Deputy Pa
tricia Massung on an Okeechobee County war
rant charging him with the felony of worthless
check over $150. His bond was set at $2,500.
Cody Wayne Clanton, 23, S.E. 35th Ave.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 3 by Deputy
Yamil Astacio on a felony charge of domestic
battery by strangulation. His bond was set at
$2,500.

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Donald Bush, 18, Jordan Loop, Buckhead
Ridge, was arrested Jan. 4 by Deputy Matthew
Hurst on a Department of Corrections war-
rant charging him with violation of probation
- criminal mischief. He is being held without
bond.
Nicole May Lindsey, 33, Spanish River
Road, Fort Pierce, was arrested Jan. 4 by Of
ficer Chad Troutman on a felony charge of
possession of a controlled substance without
a prescription. She was also arrested on a mis-
demeanor charge of retail theft. Her bond was
set at $3,000.
Alysha Danielle Burks, 20, Williamson
Blvd., Port Orange, was arrested Jan. 4 by
Deputy Joseph Hall on an Okeechobee County
warrant charging her with violation of proba
tion grand theft and violation of probation -
possession of marijuana under 20 grams. She
is being held without bond.
Mauro Seca Jr., 24, Okeechobee, was ar-
rested Jan. 4 by Deputy John Ashby on a felony
charge of driving while license suspended ha
bitual offender. His bond was set at $1,000.
This column lists arrests and not convictions,
unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is
later found innocent or has had the charges against
them dropped is welcome to inform this newspa-
per. The information will be confirmed and printed.


Man accused of cutting brother


By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
An argument between two brothers
ended with one going to
jail and the other to a hos-
pital on the coast.
Ladislao Estrada, 58,
N.E. Ninth Lane, Okeecho-
bee, was arrested Friday,
Jan. 1, on a charge of ag-
gravated battery. He was
booked into the Okeecho- ___
bee County Jail under a Ladislao
bond of $10,000. Estrada
An arrest report by
Deputy Steven McKinley, of the Okeecho-
bee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO), indi-


cates that Estrada became angry because
his 53-year-old brother insulted him so he
broke a liquor bottle then cut his brother's
face.
The deputy stated that the victim had a
large cut on the side of his face. He was
taken to Raulerson Hospital, then trans-
ported to Lawnwood Regional Medical
Center in Fort Pierce.
According to the report, when Deputy
McKinley arrived at the scene several peo-
ple were in the front yard of a home tend-
ing to the victim. The deputy then went in-
side the home and followed a blood trail to
a back bedroom where he found Estrada.
Deputy McKinley went on to state that
he found a broken bottle in a bathroom.


Sexual Predator Notification


Rodney Leitner, 43, is a white male, has
blond hair and blue eyes. He is 6'3" and
weighs 230 lbs.
His current residence is
1313 NW 44 Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Leitner was convicted of
Lewd and Lascivious Act,
victim less than 12 years of
age, in 2001 in Palm Beach
County, Florida.
If you have any ques- Rodney
tions regarding this bul- Leitner
letin, contact Michele or
Connie at the Okeechobee County Sheriff's
Office at 763-3117, extension 2240 or web-
site http://www.fdle.state.fl.us.
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office


is disclosing this information to the public
in order to enhance public safety, aware-
ness, and protection. This information is
not intended to increase fear: rather it is this
agency's belief that an informed public is a
safer public.
This bulletin should be used only for in-
formation purposes. Citizen abuse of the in-
formation to threaten, intimidate, or harass
offenders will not be tolerated, in any man-
ner.
The individuals who appear in this bul-
letin have served the sentence imposed on
them by the courts. They are NOT wanted
by the police at this time.
Sex offenders have always lived in the
communities. The only change is the public
is now better informed.


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198 children in Florida died
from abuse in 2008
In case you missed the tiny article bur-
ied in the local section of yesterday's Palm
Beach Post, 198 children died from abuse in
Florida in 2008. DCF was involved with 79
of the children before their deaths but failed
to protect them. Twelve of the children died
while in foster care. The State Child Abuse
Death Review Committee determined that
86% of these deaths could have been pre-
vented.
In the news today, two more kids were
killed ... one a three month old who is blind
and deaf now. This mother already had
THREE kids taken away by DCF.
Common sense tells me that if DCF
took three children away from a mother
because she "failed to protect" that there is
a really good chance that her fourth child
would be in danger also. In a case such as
this, you have MANY people involved. The
case worker, her supervisor, DCF attorney
(usually two DCF attorneys) supervisors
and various other DCF employees. It was
not ONE person who let this three month
old baby down, it was an entire department
within DCF. I would love to know who the
judge was that allowed this baby to remain
with the mother.
This topic makes my head spin the
poor abused pets and the little children
overseas with bloated bellies are those that
get the pathetic commercials telling how
much they need our sympathy and money...
not our own local children. People would
rather send their money overseas or to an
animal shelter instead of trying to institute
something for the unwanted kids of those
that can't seem to stop breeding. I believe
if you have one child taken away by DCF or
if you are unable to care for one then you
should be chemically altered to prevent any
further accidents that have to suffer at your
expense. Maybe the new Health Care Plan
will include a reduced/free neuter and spay
plan for those who need it.


DCF is ultimately under the control of
Governor Crist. If we want change it will
come from the Governor's office, and not
until people wake up and demand it.
It's become rampant in the U.S. with
boyfriends killing the kids of their girlfriends.
They have no emotional attachment to
them, usually have a police record. One has
to wonder when one is already under DCF
investigation and walks into court pregnant
with yet another man's baby why DCF does
not investigate the home from the day this
new child is born.
When children are taken away, and
are not in the custody of the mother and
she is pregnant, DCF generally says there
is nothing they can do because there is no
evidence of abuse. I guess having her three
previous children taken away was no indi-
cation to them, huh?

Is the county missing
out on a cash cow?
In Lazy 7, cops live all over the place.
There are a lot of people that still fly down
these roads. Maybe because no one stops
them and writes them a ticket. They could
make a boat load of money down SW 87th
terrace in one day. The speed limit is 25 not
60 and 70.
The problem I see with using the cam-
eras is that running a red light or a stop
sign is a civil infraction, not criminal. Civil
infractions are collected through civil pro-
cess/fines. How would you go about collec-
tion? And especially on those that live out of
county, let alone out-of-state. In order to en-
force a civil infraction the Statutes read that
the infraction must occur in the presence of
an officer, so would that make the camera
an "Officer"? That is the question that the
courts will have to resolve.
I don't think Law Enforcement should
be in the revenue business. They are there
to protect against crime and running a red
light/stop sign is not a "crime." And yes, I
understand running a red light/stop sign
will eventually cause an accident. Sadly,
unless they are violating other laws such as
driving under the influence (criminal) the
wreck itself is still considered "civil" and is
up to Civil Courts to judge.
A lot of these cameras are installed by
a company for a percentage of the tickets.
There is no up front cost, just revenue shar-
ing. That cuts into the county's revenue
though, since they have to split all the ticket
money.


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Another problem with the cameras is
that the city, county, or whoever is placing
them, can choose the intersections. This al-
lows them to select ones with high traffic
flow or short yellow light cycles, the length
of time between green and red lights. In a
case in California, most tickets were dis-
missed because of the selective placing of
cameras, rather than random placings. It is
almost entrapment by letting you approach
an intersection, then throw a red light on
you real fast.
The amount of money that it would
cost to set these cameras up would most
likely not be earned back by a few speed-
ing tickets. These things are VERY expen-
sive and would most likely cost the county
much more than what they are pulling in.
Running a red light or speeding is a
public safety issue. When someone runs a
red light, they endanger drivers who are ap-
proaching the intersection and see THEIR
light is green and think it is safe to proceed,
only to be hit by the one running the red
light. The speeders endanger everyone else
on the road. However, the problems in
Okeechobee seem to be more with speed-
ers than with those running red lights. Since
the speed limit is the same all the time and
they are all posted, that couldn't be en-
trapment. The timing on a red light might
change, but the speed limits don't change
(except of course in school zones, but that
is well posted.)
If the law would enforce what laws we
already have, they wouldn't need to be add-
ing cameras to do their job for them.
We don't need more laws. Just enforce
the laws we already have.
The cameras do not add new laws -
just enforce the existing speeding laws. And
the main point is not to make money but
to get people to obey the law. Once people
knew there were cameras on State Road 70
and State Road 710, I think drivers would
start slowing down and it would be safer for
everyone. I have seen some bad accidents
on both of those roads caused by drivers
who were just in too much of a hurry to
drive safely.

Turn off the cell phone
I was just watching 'The Doctors'
show. They just said one out of every four
traffic fatalities is related to texting or cell
phone use. Do not do it. Period.


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Abandoned cats
Years ago, my farmer friend would
often witness strange cars stopping on the
road and dropping off a cat. Evidently the
idea was to leave him where the farmers
were milking cows, thinking kitty would get
lots of nice milk. He claims a certain num-
ber would be healthy, but soon there would
be evidence of distemper, and if the milk
inspector saw any of it, you were kicked off
the grade A for sales. I guess kicked off for
any sale until you got rid of the cats. Even-
tually, somebody
has to tend to the
distasteful job of
eliminating them.
Cowards should
not be pet own-
ers.
Dumping
any animal on the
side of the road is worse than just putting a
bullet in its brain. You are sentencing that
animal to starve to death or be run over. If
you can't keep your pets, have the decency
to drop them off at a shelter. If the shelter
can't find homes for them and has to put
them to sleep, at least it will be humane.
Dumping an animal on the side of the road
to starve to death is not humane.

Honest person
Today I feel like the luckiest person
alive. I stupidly left my purse in the cart at
Walmart. I realized it about 2 miles away.
After looking all over my car, I rushed back
to Walmart. The customer service lady
asked my name and said 'yes, it was turned
in by a very nice gentleman.' Sir, I have no
idea who you are, so here is a huge hug
from me to you. Everything including a lot
of money was still there. I have a lot of faith
in the Lord and I prayed that an honest per-
son had found it and my prayers were an-
swered. I pray only for the best to you and
your family. May 2010 bring many blessings
and the Lord shine upon you.
It is amazing what people leave in the
carts. I usually grab a cart in the parking lot
and take it in with me, as on busy days there
are often no carts in the store. I have found
shopping bags with new purchases left
in the cart, personal items such as jackets
and scarves. Once I even found someone's
credit card. If I find something, I turn it in to
the customer service desk as I assume that
is the first place someone would check. But
folks, double check your carts before you
drive away.


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Florida's FWC is looking at a good future


Fish Busters' Bulletin

By Bob Wattendorf
FWC
The new year is a good time to start anew.
This is certainly true for the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
as it begins an era of new leadership in 2010.
Ken Haddad, FWC's executive director since
2002, retired in December after a proud ca-
reer with the agency.
When he became executive director, the
agency was in a state of flux as a result of
a constitutional amendment, combining the
old Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission,
the Marine Fisheries Commission and parts
of the Department of Environmental Protec-
tion into the new FWC. He said he wanted
"to see FWC no less than the premier fish
and wildlife agency in the country a pro-
gressive and cutting-edge resource manage-
ment, science and enforcement agency."
"I want the FWC to be visionary ... and to
be proactive rather than reactive to resource
issues. I want to see a focused, well-man-
aged and well-funded agency that is a model


of efficiency and business for other agencies
in the state and nation," Haddad said.
His diligence and vision helped guide the
FWC as it surged forward under Haddad's
leadership. Now it is widely recognized as
one of the most progressive agencies in the
country. Customer service, continual im-
provement and staff empowerment were
hallmarks of his tenure. He also emphasized
stakeholder input and involvement, and
helped launch Get Outdoors Florida! (www.
GetOutdoorsFlorida.org). Similarly, he was
instrumental in bringing about a summit
titled "Florida's Wildlife: On the front line of
climate change," which put the FWC in the
forefront among conservation agencies by
developing a comprehensive plan of action
for Florida to address climate change issues
as they relate to the state's fish and wildlife.
As he moves on, he has left the agency in
great hands. Nick Wiley, the former assistant
executive director, was appointed by the
FWC commissioners as the third executive
director of the agency, pending Florida Sen-
ate confirmation.
Wiley is passionately dedicated to the
conservation of fish and wildlife resources


and an energetic advocate for getting youth
outdoors and preserving our American heri-
tage as anglers and hunters who live with
and understand nature. As a researcher and
field biologist, his work was primarily with
terrestrial wildlife, but his personal interests
include angling. The fishing community will
be well-served by his enthusiastic leader-
ship.
The new executive director also clearly
understands the importance of the human-
dimensions aspects of wildlife management.
He has promoted hunting summits to bring
in various stakeholders to discuss the future
of hunting and incorporated solid research
and marketing approaches to meet hunters'
needs. These same issues have been of con-
cern in the fishing arena.
In keeping with the theme of stakeholder
input, similar efforts have been ongoing and
involve individual freshwater anglers and
diverse Florida businesses that derive their
livelihood from ensuring that top-quality,
safe and sustainable fishing opportunities
are available throughout Florida. A series
of regional summits led to development of
an initial planning document in 2008 titled


Community Calendar


WEDNESDAY
Martha's House support groups meet each
Wednesday. Spanish groups meet from 7 until 8
p.m. at the Okeechobee Christian Church, 3055
S.E. 18th Terrace. Ana Romero is the group fa-
cilitator. Another group meets in the Okeechobee
County Health Department, 1798 N.W. Ninth
Ave., from 5 until 6 p.m. with Irene Luck as the
group facilitator. There is another meeting from 6
until 7 p.m. with Shirlean Graham as the facilita-
tor. For information, call 863-763-2893.
A.A. meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the
First United Methodist Church 200 N.W. Second
St. It's an open meeting.
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, 701 S.W. Sixth St. It will
be a closed discussion.
Moose Lodge Bingo and food, food served
at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. For informa-
tion call 863-763-2250. Public is welcome.
THURSDAY
Okeechobee Stitchin' meets every Thursday
from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Okeechobee
Presbyterian Church, 312 North Parrott Ave.
Bring your sewing project and join in on the fun.
All types of sewing is welcome, such as quilting,
applique, embroidery, crocheting, knitting, serg-
ing. Bring your sewing machines if you like to
sew. For more information call Corry Geissinger
at 863-467-2231.
Tantie Quilters meet every Thursday from 9
a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Historical Society Museum
on U.S. 98 N. For information call Margaret at:
863-467-8020, or Marie at 863-357-0868.
Family History Center meets from 1 un-
til 5 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, 310 S.W. Sixth St. Anyone interest-
ed in finding who your ancestors are is welcome
to attend. There is Census, IGI (International
Genealogical Index), Social Security Death Index
and military information available. For informa-
tion, call The Family History Center at 863-763-
6510 or Richard Smith at 863-261-5706 for spe-
cial appointments.
New Beginnings Narcotics Anonymous has
moved to 103 S.W. Second Ave. at 7 p.m. For
information, call Monika at 801-3244 or Rocy at
610-0975.


A.A. Closed big book meeting from 8 p.m.
until 9 p.m. at Church of Our Savior, 200 N.W.
Third St.
Prayer group meets at 10 a.m. at the
Community Center, 412 N.W. Sixth St. For infor-
mation, call 863-763-5996.
Christian Fellowship Prayer group meets at
9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall at 412 N.W. Sixth
St. For information, call 863-763-5996.
Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee will meet from
noon until 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 64
501 SE Second St. All Kiwanis and the public are
welcome. For information, contact Frank Irby at
863-357-1639.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly No. 47 will meet
from 5 until 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist
Church, 200 N.W. Second St. Please join us or
ask questions. Call Phyllis at 863-467-8636 or
Hazel at 863-763-4920 for information.
Cowboys for Christ will meet at Dunklin
Memorial, 407 N.W. Third Ave. Everyone is in-
vited. For information, call Mike Fletcher at 863-
357-6257.
Martha's House Inc. sponsors weekly sup-
port groups for women who are, or have been,
affected by domestic violence and abusive re-
lationships. The support groups are held every
Thursday at 6 p.m. For information call 863-763-
2893, or call Shirlean Graham or Irene Luck at
863-763-2893 or 863-763-0202.
Free Adult Basic Education/GED and
English as a second language classes will
meet from 7 until 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, 701 S.W. Sixth St.
Okeechobee Outreach Hope Narcotics
Anonymous will meet from 8 until 9 p.m. at the
Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W. Third St. For in-
formation, call Hugh Lambert at 863-763-7185.
Okeechobee Citizens Recreation
Association, OCRA will meet at 7:30 p.m. at
Teen Town, 305 N.W. Second St. Anyone inter-
ested may attend. For information, contact Frank
Coker at 863-467-1941.
A.A. meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m.
at the First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W.
Second St. This will be an open meeting.
Classic car show at Beef O'Brady's, 608 S.
Parrott Ave., from 6:30 until 8 p.m.


Ongoing Caregiver Support Group Hospice
of Okeechobee and the Area Agency on Aging
sponsor a caregiver support group every
Thursday at 2 p.m. Anyone who is caring for an ill
family member is welcome to join. The group is
facilitated by social workers and provides an op-
portunity for caregivers to give one another sup-
port, information and ideas. The meetings are
held at Hospice at 411 S.E. Fourth St. For infor-
mation, call 863-467-2321.
Okeechobee County Cancer Support
Group welcomes all cancer patients, survivors
and supporters to attend, support and encour-
age each other. We meet the first Thursday of
each month at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church,
401 SW Fourth St., Okeechobee, (entrance is the
door to the W in front of church). Please contact
Susie Pickering at 863-467-5831 or First Baptist
Church at 863-763-2171 for more information.
FRIDAY
Tops Take off Pounds Sensibly #669 meets
at 9 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 200
N.W. Second St. The public is invited. Anyone in-
terested in a sensible approach to losing weight
and becoming a part of a caring group is wel-
come to come and see what we are all about.
For information, contact Ollie Morgret at 800-932-
8677.
A.A. meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the
First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second
St. This is an open meeting.
A.A. meets from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church
of Our Saviour, 200 N.W. Third St. This is an open
speaker meeting.
Compulsive overeaters are invited to a week-
ly meeting. Overeaters Anonymous (OA) meets
at the Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 N.
Parrott Avenue on Fridays, 6 until 7 p.m. (Use 4th
Street entrance.) Overeaters Annonymous is not
a diet club. The only requirement for member-
ship is a desire to stop eating compulsively. For
more information call Loretta at 863-763-7165 or
863-697-0206.
Restoration Ministries meets the second
Friday of each month to help with addictions, de-
pression, etc., at 7 p.m. For more information call
Miss Kathy at 863-357-9083.


"The Future of Freshwater Fishing -A Vision
for Florida's Freshwater Resources." From
there, an independent Florida Freshwater
Fishing Coalition spun off, which is becom-
ing a more vocal advocate for the conserva-
tion needs of our freshwater resources.
So as we change those calendars and
start the new year, the Division of Freshwater
Fisheries Management feels the FWC is well-
positioned to continue to ensure that Florida
is the Fishing Capital of the World. We thank
Ken Haddad for his past leadership and look
forward to embracing the enthusiasm Nick
Wiley has for our fish and wildlife, engag-
ing youth in active nature-based recreation
and ensuring that your voice as an angler is
heard.
With that in mind, don't forget we are
looking for your ideas pertaining to a Long-
Term Management Plan for Black Bass. To
learn more, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing and
view the Black Bass Management informa-
tion in the yellow box. You'll have the op-
portunity to complete a survey to provide
the FWC with more information about what
you think is important to having quality bass
fishing in Florida.
Happy New Year, good luck and good
fishing.
Instant licenses are available at MyFWC.
corn/License or by calling 888-FISH-FLORI-
DA (347-4356). Report violators by calling
*FWC or #FWC on your cell phone, or
888-404-3922. Visit http://www.myfwc.conm/
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6 Okeechobee News January 6, 2010


Community Events Obituaries


Red Cross has Health 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.

Hospice hosts special yard
sale
Hospice of Okeechobee (411 S.E. Fourth
Street) will hold a Gigantic Yard Sale on
Thursday, Jan. 7 and Friday, Jan. 8, from 8
a.m. until 1 p.m. Many furniture items and
lots of clothing! We have NEW ITEMS galore
offered at extremely reasonable prices. Or
shop at our "Flea Market" (outside under
the Carport) where every item is dirt cheap
(prices start at only 10 cents per item). Funds
raised will benefit patient care, including ser-
vices at The Hamrick Home. For information
call 863-467-2321.

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.

Eagles hold benefit for
Debbie Fetterolf
A benefit for Debbie Fetterolf, sister to
Danny Harden, will be held Saturday, Jan.
9 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fraternal
Order of Eagles #4137, 9985 Hwy. 441 N.,
Okeechobee. Debbie lost one of her two
sons over the Christmas holiday to a tragic
four-wheeler accident, and also lost her hus-
band about a year ago. Joshua was on life
support and Debbie was told there was no
hope, so she donated his organs but had to
let him go. For donations, please call 863-
763-2552.

Shrine Club to hold dinner
show
Dinner show at the Okeechobee Shrine
club on Jan. 9. $45 a couple and $25 per
single. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Show is at 8 p.m.
Johnny DeRose as Elvis. This January Elvis
would have been 75 years old. So come and
join us for a birthday tribute to the king.


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.


Michael Allen Altman
WELLBORN Michael Allen Altman, went
home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 2,
2010, after a long battle with cancer.
He was a devoted husband, father and grand-
father and will be forever missed by all who
knew him.
Michael was born in Sarasota and grew up in
('i.... ii, ,1 He moved to Lakeland and lived
there for 25 years, where he and his wife raised
their children. For the last 20 years he has lived
in Wellborn.
He and his wife of 46 years, Gwen, were
members of Wellborn Baptist Church, where he
served as a Deacon. Everyone who knew him
was a better person for it. His loved ones will al-
ways remember his dedication to his family and
church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ho-
ward Altman.
Mike is survived by his wife, Gwen; son, Tim
Altman (Sonya) of Lake City; daughter, Stacey
Simpson (Blake) of Lakeland; mother, Ruby Alt-
man; brothers, David Altman (Sandy) and Red
Altman (Rhonda) of ('i .... ii sisters, Judy
Ann Bowen (Bob) of Rotunda West and Sandra
Rowland (Larry) of Steinhatchee; grandchildren,
Brooklyn, Jessie and Caleb Altman of Lake City,
and Nicholas and Samuel Simpson of Lakeland.
Funeral services for Mr. Altman will be 2 p.m.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Wellborn Bap-
tist Church, with Dr. Don Minshew officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial
Gardens Cemetery, Lake City. Visitation with the
family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January
5, 2010, at the funeral home.
Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 S.
U.S. Hwy. 441, Lake City, FL 32025 is in charge
of arrangements. Please sign the guest book at
www.gatewayforestlawn.com.


Children's Services Council
seek summer projects

Children's Services Council will once
again offer creative groups an opportuni-
ty to have a quality summer program for
children and youth of Okeechobee. Any
agency/group who has a great idea for a
summer activity, can apply to the Council
for a Special Summer Project. The major
goal is to provide a summer program for
a maximum of nine weeks for children/
youth ages 4-18. Not for one-day events,
the project must detail who, where,
and the activities it will be providing for
Okeechobee County children and cannot
discriminate due to race or religion. You
can enhance your existing program if
you already receive a Children's Services
Council grant. The project application is
currently available. Call Cathleen Blair or
Cheryl Sutton at 863-462-5000, Ext.255.
Completed application must be submit-
ted by Jan. 25.


Nettie Glass Forester, 92
GAINESVILLE Nettie Glass Forester, passed
away peacefully Saturday, January 2, 2010, in
Haven Hospice, Chiefland. She was 92.
She was born in Ty Ty, Ga., April 20, 1917 and
moved to Okeecho-
bee, in 1975, where
she worked to build
Treasure Island Bap-
tist Church. She of-
ten spoke and was
proud of the 13 jobs
she had in the
church. She loved to
work with children
and teach them the
word of God. She
was an inspiration to
her fam-
ily and friends through her unwavering
faith in God.
She was preceded in death by a daughter,
Christine Tillery; and a son, Clifford Glass.
She is survived by her son, Charles Glass of Or-
lando; three daughters, Jane Smith of Atlanta,
Ga., Mary Haufler of Gainesville, and Anna Glass
of Tampa; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchil-
dren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday,
January 7, 2010, at Forest Meadows Memorial
Park Central, Chapel in the Meadows, 4100
N.W 39th Ave., Gainesville. A visitation will be
from I to 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at
Chapel in the Meadows.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a gift
from the heart to be given to Haven Hospice,
4200 N.W 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.
Arrangements are entrusted to Forest Mead-
ows Funeral Home, Cemeteries, and Crematory.
Please sign our _.,i I.....i. at www.forestmea-
dowsfh.com.

Beverly Fulwider, 71
OKEECHOBEE Beverly Fulwider, passed
away Thursday, December 31, 2009, in the
Hamrick Home. She was 71.
Born February 13, 1938 in Peru, Ind., to La-
moine and Carol
Glassburn, she was
a homemaker hav-
ing come to Okee-
chobee from Ft.
Pierce in 1951. She
was a member of
the Church of God.
She was preceded
in death by her
mother, Carol Glass
burn; and sister,
Carolyn Blount.
Mrs. Ful-
wider is survived by her husband,
Gene Fulwider of (i .... i -,i father, Lamoine
Glassburn of Okeechobee; daughter, Patty Lynn
Close of Tennessee; son, Arthur A. Hawk of
Long Island, N.Y; stepson, Gary Fulwider of
Tennessee; brother, Ken Alan Glassburn of
(,ib., i two grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday,
January 7, 2010, at Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may sign the ,.,i i.....i. at www.bas-
sokeechobeefh.com.
All arrangements are entrusted to the loving
care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and
Crematory, 205 N.E. 2nd St., Okeechobee.


Robert 'Bob' Eugene Sauter, 76
OKEECHOBEE Robert "Bob" Eugene Saut-
er, died Thursday, December 31, 2009, in Rau-
lerson Hospital. He was 76.
Born August 17, 1933 in Chicago, Ill., he had
been a resident of Okeechobee since 2005 and
enjoyed antique cars
and motorcycles.
He is survived by
his loving wife of 49
years, Dale Kathryn
Sauter of Okeecho-
bee; daughters, Teri
Sauter-Chavez (Car-
los) of Okeechobee
and Debbie Caba-
niss of Clermont;
grandchildren, Mi-
chelle and Danny;
g r e a t8
grandchildren, Adyn and Ashton; and
close friends, Chuck Covington, Phil and Ann
Kersch, Al Pressler, and Tim and Penny Richard-
son.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. un-
til service time of 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 6,
in the Buxton Funeral Home Chapel.
All arrangements are under the direction and
care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato-
ry, 110 N.E. 5th St., Okeechobee.
On line condolences may be made at
www.buxtonfuneralhome.com.

Paul Allen, 86
KENTUCKY Paul Allen, formerly of Okee-
chobee, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010, in
Kentucky. He was 86.
Born June 9, 1923 in Kentucky to Ed and Sa-
rah Allen, he was a carpenter of the Baptist
faith.
Mr. Allen is survived by his sisters, Evelyn Allen
and Mable Frazier; brothers, James Allen and
Charles Allen; and niece, Mary Brangers, all of
Kentucky.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday,
January 6, 2010 at Evergreen Cemetery, with
Pastor Randy Huckabee officiating.
Friends may sign the --.i i.....i. at www.bas-
, I.. .. i I,,! /i.. I -Il
All arrangements are entrusted to the loving
care of Bass (,i.. -....I' Funeral Home and
Crematory, 205 N.E. 2nd St., (,i.,. i- i ,

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Courthouse breezeway to be restored


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
The major renovation of the historic
Okeechobee County Courthouse currently
in progress will return the courthouse as
close as possible to its original appearance.
That includes opening up the breezeway
that once extended from the front entrance
to the rear of the building underneath the
second floor courtroom.
A previous renovation had enclosed this
area to serve as county commission cham-
bers. Before it was enclosed there were
benches on each side where people sat to
discuss the world's problems and doors
opening into various offices. At the far end
of the breezeway were two staircases to the
second floor.
Originally commissioners met in the
southeast corner first floor room that later
housed the finance department. There was
no air conditioning, and several commis-
sioners were known to spit tobacco out the
open windows.
The contract for the construction of the
building was awarded in 1924. Some time in
the late 1960s the breezeway was enclosed.
The current renovation is expected to be
completed some time in the spring.


Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda
The current restoration of the Okeechobee County Courthouse reveals these
stairs that were hidden from view when the first floor breezeway was enclosed.


When restoration is complete the front
entrance will be secured by a roll up metal
door and there will be an elevator that will
be entered under the right entrance stair-
case. One of the two demolished towers at


the rear of he building held the original el-
evator. The other tower was constructed to
balance the architecture.
Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at
www.newszap.com. Reporter Pete Gawda can
be reached at pgawda@newszap.com.


Two sections of LOST Trail temporarily closed


By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
There are now two sections of the ap-
proximately 110 mile Lake Okeechobee Sce-
nic Trail (LOST) surrounding Lake Okeecho-
bee that are temporarily closed.
On Dec. 30, 2009 the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (COE) announced the temporary
closing of about 15 miles of the trail extend-
ing from access points at John Stretch Park
in Lake Harbor to Uncle Joe's Motel and
Campground in Moore Haven. The stretch
between the Industrial Canal in Clewiston
to Uncle Joe's is scheduled to reopen on or
before March 1. The remaining part of the
temporarily closed section is expected to re-
open on or before April 1.
"We want to ensure the safest conditions
possible while maintenance is ongoing for
the public's protection along with our work-
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the COE's South Florida Operations office in
Clewiston.
This section is temporarily closed for
the same reason that the southeast section
of the trail from Belle Glade to Port Mayaca
is closed. This southeast section has been
closed for some time. Rehabilitation of the
dike is taking place in both sections.
Access points to LOST in Okeechobee
County include Henry Creek, Nubbin Slough,
Jaycees Park and Okee Tantie Campground
and Marina.
Over half of the trail, which is atop the
Herbert Hoover Dike is paved. The rest con-
sists of a two track gravel roadway and is
available for hiking, roller blading, bicycle
and horseback riding. There are 13 camping
areas on or adjacent to the trail.
Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at
www.newszap.com. Reporter Pete Gawda can
be reached atpgawda@newszap.com.


Corps of Engineers
This picture of the Lake Okeechobee
Scenic Trail was taken at Henry Creek
looking toward Okeechobee. There are
now two sections of the 110 mile trail
encircling the lake that are temporarily
closed for rehabilitation of the Herbert
Hoover Dike.


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Broadway comes to Okeechobee


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Okeechobee will get a taste of Broad-
way and Hollywood as
Okeechobee resident
Ian Nairnsey once again
gives library talks on the
composers and lyricists of ,
Broadway and Hollywood.
Each presentation will last
60 to 75 minutes and will
be illustrated by slides and
musical selections.
Presentations will be at lan Nairnsey
noon at the Okeechobee
County Public Library, 206 SW 16th St.
On Saturday, Jan. 9 Mr. Nairnsey will
showcase Johnny Mercer who wrote ei-
ther lyrics or music to roughly 1,500 songs
including 'Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe,"
"Accentuate the Positive," "Moon River,"
"Personality," Autumn Leaves," and "Days
of Wine and Roses."
The Jan. 23, program will be devoted to
Dorothy Fields. Mr. Nairnsey claims she has
written more lyrics than any other female
songwriter. Ms. Fields has over 83 songs
to her credit including "I Can't Give You
Anything But Love," "I Won't Dance," and
"Big Spender." Her composition "The Way
You Look Tonight" won the 1936 Academy
Award for Best Music.
Frank Loesser will be the subject of two
programs Jan. 30, "The Hollywood years
and Feb. 6, "The Broadway years." Mr.
Loesser wrote the lyrics to over 700 songs in-
cluding "Guys and Dolls," "Luck Be A Lady,"


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1948 he won an Academy Award for "Baby
It's Cold Outside." Mr. Loesser wrote and
composed the Pulitzer Prize winning musi-
cal "How to Succeed in Business without
really trying."
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gift to the world," Mr. Nairnsey said. His in-
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ago when he saw South Pacific on Broad-
way. His fascination continued as he prac-
ticed law in England for over 30 yeas. He has
an extensive collection of recorded music
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Local residents in amazement yesterday as


Collectors provide a stimulus package to


Okeechobee!


They are paying on the spot for
my stuff Unbelievable!!
By CHRISTINA BUTLER
STAFF WRITER
Spokesperson for the event said he
expects to spend in excess of $200,000.00
this week for vintage items and precious
metals from local residents. Here are
some examples of what is going on in
the event that started yesterday at the
Holiday Inn Express.
One person sold an old Gibson guitar
that was purchased in the 1960's for less
than $250.00 to a collector at the event for
$2175.00
Another person had a pocket watch
collection that sold for $4600.00., with
one of the watches in this collection
bringing $375.00 of the $4600.00 talley.
A husband and wife brought in a box
of old Jewelry, wristwatches, coins, and
two German daggers from WW2 and left
$785.00 richer.
This is cool that something like this
would come here to our town. Where else
would this stuffever be sold? The refinery
has teamed up with the collectors for a 24
month tour of the United States, both big
and small towns to dig up hidden gems.

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 Hwy441 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.


Items we will
accept include:
Scrap Jewelry
Dental Gold
Sterling Silverware
Sterling Silver Tea Sets
Silver Dollars
All Coins Dated before 1965
Industrial Scrap
All forms of Platinum


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!


Dozens cash in yesterday with

jewelry, railroad watches and

guitars. An estimated $200,000

in Okeechobee!


By CHRISTINA BUTLER
STAFF WRITER

The first day of the 5 day
reclamation drive in Okeechobee was
a hit with those looking to sell their
gold and silver. Representatives were
on hand Tuesday purchasing all types
of unwanted and broken jewelry. An
estimated 55 people left the event with
over $200 dollars from old class rings,
wedding bands, herringbones, and gold
teeth. Coins dated before 1965 were
bringing big premiums as well. Silver
dollars, halves and quarters arrived in
large quantities. Lots of gold coins were
also brought in. Rebecca Hughes walked
away with over $1200.00 after selling an
original $20 gold piece from 1888.


On the other side of the room
were representatives from the Antique
Association. They were purchasing all
types of guitars, large currency bills dated
before 1923, military items and pocket
watches. One watch was purchased by
a collector in Montana for $835 dollars.
There were piles of sterling silver items
like old silverware sets and tea pots. One
gentleman rolled a cart in with 3 boxes
full of silver coins. Company officials
reported spending over $80,000 the first
day of the event, alone. Brian Eades
with Ohio Valley said "we have had an
overwhelming turnout this first day and
we expect to get busier every day this
week". The event continues today and
runs through Saturday. The event is free
and the public is welcome.


January 6, 2010


Okeechobee News






Fire damages Four Seasons home FWC: Boating-safety education
By Charles M. Murphy of a residence. t f 2010
Okeechobee News Two fire units and four firemen were on the can for 2010


Fire officials said an electrical problem ap-
peared to be the cause of a fire late Wednesday
that caused minimal damage to a home on NE
11th Lane.
A fire report from Lt. Robert Neal said fire
crews were dispatched around 9:40 p.m. to
3109 N.E. 11 th lane for a fire in a laundry room


scene tor close to an hour cleaning up the ire.
Lt. Neal's report said $750 in property dam
age was done and $100 in family items burned
in the blaze. The report said a mattress burned
damaging the dryer and the siding of the mo-
bile home.
There were no injuries reported in the fire.


Boating-safety education requirements
change in Florida beginning Jan. 1. Boat op-
erators who were born on or after Jan. 1, 1988,
must pass an approved boating-safety course
and possess photographic identification and a
tb. i, ,i.. ,f, r education identification card is-
sued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser-
vation Commission (FWC) to legally operate a
boat with a motor of 10 horsepower or more.
"We want to encourage everyone, regard
less of when they were born, to take an ap-
proved t.. iin .. ,f, i education course, be-
cause all ot us can learn something new, even
if we have been boating all our lives," said Capt.
Carol Keyser of FWC's boating and waterways
section. "For some, they are now required to
take the course."


There are a few exceptions. For instance, a
person born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, who op-
erates a boat within 90 days after purchasing
it, does not need a t.. iii..- if. i education
identification card if a bill of sale, which meets
the requirements of Florida law, is onboard. Af
ter the 90-day period ends, the boat operator
needs to meet the educational requirements.
Those who possess a current United States
Coast Guard license also are exempt.
For course information and educational re-
quirements, visit MyFWC.com and click "boat-
ing," then click I .... ii; safety." For inquiries,
contact FWC's Division of Law Enforcement at
850-488-5600, or e-mail questions to the FWC
at bobbercard@myfwc.com.


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Pet needs a home
Stetson is a neutered young male Blue Heeler Mix. He is a handsome, cud-
dly, couch potato. He is ready to play and is good with children. The fee is
$135 with all vaccinations up to date. The Humane Society Pet Rescue is in
need of volunteers for office, fundraising and kennel help.



Camper gutted by blaze


By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue said a
camper trailer was fully engulfed in flames
as they arrived at 4437 S.E. 23rd Court just
after midnight on Jan. 2.
Three units and eight firemen pulled
two lines and attacked the fire from two
sides. Fire crews had the blaze under con-
trol in a matter of minutes. They were on
the scene for about an hour.


Paramedic Olie Hedrick's report said
$500 in contents were lost inside the camp-
er, which was ruled a total loss. The esti-
mate of damage was $8,000.
There were no injuries reported. The
State Fire Marshall was contacted to inves-
tigate the cause of the blaze. The report
said the camper was owned by Brian Ken-
nedy.
Hedrick's report said the camper ap-
peared to have no power hooked up or
any gas tanks.


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Miller; second grade, Cody Wojcieszak, Alex Boon, Walter Webb, Donald
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Church program offers help for addiction


Places of

Worship
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By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Buckhead Ridge Christian Church,
1167 Linda Road, will present "Walking the
12 Steps with Jesus Christ," a Bible based
study for addictions, alcohol, drugs or other
out of control habits. It begins Jan. 7 and will
be held on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. For
more information call Tony Santamarina at
863 610 1833.
Peace Lutheran Church, 750 NW 23rd
Lane, is sponsoring a new study group for
couples, HomeBuilders, beginning Jan. 10
at 2 p.m. Topics are designed to bring hus-
bands and wives closer to each other and to
God. Child care will be provided. Call 863-
763-5042 to sign up or get further informa-
tion. A BYOG (Bring Your Own Game) Fam-
ily Ministry Night will begin Jan. 20 from 6
to 7:30 p.m. Families of all a ges are invited
to join us for games, fellowship and food.
Come interact with your family and met oth-
er families as well.


Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda
How much is it worth?
Judy Bennett, left, looks on as Teresa Wilkins of Ohio Valley Gold & Silver Refinery
appraises her gold pocketwatch. Representatives of Ohio Valley are at the Holiday
Inn Express, 3101 U.S. 441 S. all this week purchasing such things as jewelry, dental
gold, gold bars, scrap gold, silver bars and gold coins. The hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Ohio Valley expects to purchase over
$300,000 worth of antiques and precious metals. People are invited to bring in items
they think might be gold to be tested for free. Ohio Valley is interested in coins made
before 1965 and paper money of all denominations made before 1934.


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Okeechobee Church of the Naza-
rene, 425 SW 28th St., announces their 2010
Winter Southern Gospel Series: Brian Free &
Assurance, Sunday Jan. 10 at 2 p.m.; Dixie
Echoes, Friday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.; Kingsmen
Quartet, Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.; Mark
Trammel Trio, Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.; The
Perrys, Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m.; Dixie
Melody Boys, Thursday, March 25 at 7 p.m.
Limited seating available. For more informa-
tion please call 863-763-7113.
Okeechobee Christian Church, 3055
SE 18th Terrace, is sponsoring The Need-
hams in concert on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7
p.m. A love offering will be taken.


First Baptist Church, 401 SW Fourth
St., is having the Annie Moses Band in con-
cert Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. This classically
trained family group, named after a great-
grandmother plays a variety of music from
Bach to bluegrass.
Westside Christian Church, 8080 SR
70 W, will be hosting ministers of music
from Pennsylvania in concert on Jan. 31 at
6 p.m. The church will have a revival Feb.
14-17 featuring Willard Delaney with Grace
Harmony in concert nightly.
The Okeechobee News welcomes news from area
churches for this column. E-mail okeenews@
newszap.com or call Pete Gawda at 863 763-
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Birthday Bash kicks off Relay For Life


"Happy Birthday" is a victory song and
as the official sponsor of birthdays, the
Okeechobee Unit of the American Cancer
Society invites individuals who want to hon-
or cancer survivors and caregivers, or pay
tribute to those who have lost their battle
with cancer to join us for a special Birthday
Bash and Kick Off event Wednesday, Jan. 13,
5:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn.
The American Cancer Society Relay For
Life is an overnight community celebration
where individuals and teams camp out, bar-
becue, dance, and take turns walking around
a track relay style to raise funds to fight can-
cer. At nightfall, participants will light hun-


dreds of luminarias around the track in a
moving ceremony to honor cancer survivors
as well as friends and family members lost
to the disease. The American Cancer Society
Relay For Life represents hope that those lost
to cancer will never be forgotten, that those
who face cancer will be supported, and that
one day cancer will be eliminated.
Volunteers in Okeechobee have set a
goal to recruit more than 30 teams to raise
$35,000 in 2010. These dollars fund our mis-
sion by providing education, advocacy, re-
search, and patient services, including our
gift closets, transportation, support groups,
and our R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out to Cancer
Kids) scholarships.
Join us for this


Special to the Okeechobee News/Riverside Nat'l Bank
Donation presentation
Riverside Bank joins Martha's House in their mission to
promote a healthy atmosphere for families who seek a
temporary supportive environment. From left to right are,
Tabitha Trent, Branch Manager; Linda Utt, President-Mar-
tha's House; Theresa Alexander, Executive Director Mar-
tha's House; John Williams, Bank CEO. Martha's House is
a tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization approved
by the State of Florida. The mission of Martha's House is
to empower, support and provide services to survivors
of domestic violence and sexual assault. Martha's House
is the only certified local agency that provides shelter
to survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse in
Okeechobee County. Women and children can find a
safe haven, when violence has erupted in their homes.
Services include, counseling, legal assistance to obtain
injunctions and representation in court if the need aris-
es. Employees at Martha's House also facilitate weekly
support groups for survivors of domestic violence. All
services are provided at no cost to the participants.


informational event and learn how you can
join the fight against cancer in Okeecho-
bee! Register your team and join the fight
in Okeechobee! RSVP to Elizabeth.Hen-
nessey@cancer.org or call Shannon Martin
at 863-467-2376 for more information.
The American Cancer Society is the
nationwide community-based voluntary
health organization dedicated to eliminating
cancer as a major health problem by pre-
venting cancer, saving lives and diminish-
ing suffering from cancer, through research,
education, advocacy and service. For more
information about the American Cancer So-
ciety, call 1-800-ACS-2345, available 24 hours
a day, seven days a week, or visit www.can-
cer.org.


Special to the Okeechobee News/Riverside Nat'l Bank
TV winner
Riverside National Bank recently had a fundraiser for a
Flat Screen T.V. to benefit the 2010 March of Dimes cam-
paign. From left to right with the T.V. the lucky winner "Iris
Marrero," Sherri Enfinger (Team Captain), Megan Gwalt-
ney (Co-Captain), Elvie Posey (2010 MOD Event Chair),
Jamie Medrano, Juan Serrano (Buddy's Home Furnish-
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* Zoned MHP Mobile Home Park;
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* 2.565 acres 365 feet fronting State Road 70
315 feet on 10th Avenue
* Traffic signal at property
* Public sewer lift station
* Public water and sewer service
* Traffic Data: 23,000 vehicles per day
Source: 1998 Florida DOT Report
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(863)697-1623

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

Newly renovated apt.
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located in Kings Bay
863-634-9850


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

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Pool, W&D Facilities.
$700 mo. Call Jerry or
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pets. $500 mo + $400
sec. dep. includes wa-
ter, garbage & lawn
(863)610-0001

FURNISHED 2 bedroom
1 bath Duplex in Kings
Bay. One car garage,
screen porch, washer &
dryer, dishwasher, cen-
tral heat and air, tile
floors through out.
Long or Short term.
(863) 467-7528

King's Bay 2/2/1 CBS
Home W/D $950 p/mo.
Plus security.
863-801-9163.

LAKE PORT 3 br, 3 ba,
unfurnished, on rim ca-
nal, all people welcome
$1000/mo 1st. last &
sec. (863) 946-1775

OAK PARK 1601 SW
34th Terrace, 3br, all
appls, $800/mo. $600
sec. (863)610-0001

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tile throughout, $975 &
up/mo, 1st & sec move in
(561)248-3888 or
(863)599-0156

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cottage 1/1, on the wa-
ter. Furn. w/Dock, all
utils., W&D, Satellite,
clean. Yard main. incd.
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1100 sq. ft. rental spac-
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Parrot Ave. Great for
Office or Retail. For
more info. Call Jerry or
Brenda (863)467-0067
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$110,000 by owner.
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Apt. Tile throughout.
Screen porch. $435 mo.
+ utilities. 1st, last &
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free! 863-763-3134

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INVITATION TO BID
LOCATION: Okeechobee County Airport
Okeechobee, Florida
FDOT F.M. No.: 423 573 1 9401
FAA AIP No.: 3-12-0055-017-2009
PROJECT: Relocate and Replace Rotating Beacon
1.EALE..BIDS will be received by the Okeechobee County Board of
Commissioners at 304 N.W. 2nd Street, Room 106, Okeechobee, Florida,
on or before February 10, 2010 until 2:00pm (Local Time).
The Owner reserves the right to hold all bids for a maximum period of 30
days prior to awarding the contract or rejecting all bids.
2.At the bme mentioned above, bidding will be closed and those proposals
received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Office.
3.All proposals shall be submitted on the forms furnished by the Owner.
Each proposal submitted shall be placed with all required attachments in
a sealed envelope, and this envelope shall in turn be placed in a 9 x 12
inch envelope. Both envelopes must be sealed and marked as follows:
Bids for the Project: Relocate and Replace Rotating Beacon
Okeechobee County Airport
Okeechobee, Florida
4.Copies of plans and specificatons will be available January 11, 2010 and
may be examined after this date at the office of Ms Kathv Scott Act-
ing Airport Manager Okeechobee County Airport 2800 N W.
20th Trail Okeechobee FL 34972
5.Plans and Specifications may be purchased beginning January 11, 2010
for a fee of $100 per set from AVCON INC 5555 E Michigan Street
Suite 200 Orlando Florida 32822 (407) 599-1122 Contract Documents
will be sold only as complete sets. Plan set purchases will be non-re-
fundable and will become property of the bidder.
6.No pre-bid conference will be held for this project. However, the con-
tractor is invited to contact Ms. Kathy Scott, Acting Airport Manager, at
(863) 467-5505 to schedule a review of the site and vault access.
7.Any questions relative to this project shall be addressed no later than
February 4, 2010 in writing to AVCON INC., 5555 E. Michigan Street,
Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32822, Attention: Russ 1. 1, R.E.; e-mail:
rholliday(avconinc com phone: (407) 599-1122, ,', 599-1133.
Copies of written responses will be provided to plan holders of record
who purchase bidding contract documents.
8.A certified check, drawn upon a state or national bank, or a bid bond is-
sued by a corporate Surety licensed to conduct business in the State of
Florida, in a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid,
made payable to the Okeechobee County B.O.C.C., is required with each
bid.
9.This is a federally funded project and the use of certified disadvantaged
businesses (DBE) is encouraged. The DBE goal for this project is 10% of
the total contract value.
10. A Performance Bond for an amount not less than 100% of the bid price
and a Payment Bond for an amount not less than 100% of the bid price
will be required from the selected bidder at the bme he/she enters into a
contract with the County.
11. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive
any informality of the bids received.
12. No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing bme for the
receipt of proposals for a period of 60 days.
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS, FLORIDA
343077 ON 1/6/10


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 2009-CP-241
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JENNIFER SONNE
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
JENNIFER SONNE, deceased, File
Number 2009-CP-241 is pending in
the Circuit Court for Okeechobee
County, Forida, Probate Division;
the address of which is Probate Divi-
sion, Circuit Court of Okeechobee
County, Okeechobee County Court-
house, 312 N.W. 3rd Street, Okee-
chobee, Fornda 34972. The names
and addresses of the personal repre-
sentative and the personal represen-
tative's attorney are set forth below.
Al creditors of the decedent and
other persons, who have claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a copy
of this notice is served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AF-
TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB-
LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR
THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE
OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
Al other creditors of the decedent
and other persons who have claims
or demands against the decedent's
estate, including unmatured, contin-
gent or unliqudated claims, must file
heir claims with this court WITHIN
THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICAITON
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA


PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE IS DEC. 30,
2009.
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
Shepard Lesser, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 046634
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC
101 Northpoint Parkway
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Telephone: 561-655-2028
Personal Representative:
CONNIE PHILLIPS
342641 ON 12/30/09 1/6/10


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IN CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
Case No. 2009 CA 566
RIVERSIDE NATIONAL BANK, etc.
Plaintiff,
VS
TIMOTHY MICHAEL COLLINS,
et us, et al.,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF CLERK'S SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
pursuant to a Consent Final Judg-
ment of Foreclosure dated Novem-
ber 10, 2009 and subsequent Order
Re-Setting Foreclosure Sale, entered
by the Circuit Court of Okeechobee
County, Flonda, in that certain case,
the docket number of which is 2009
CA 566, wherein RIVERSIDE NA-
TIONAL BANK, etc., is Paintiff, and
TIMOTHY MICHAEL COLLINS, et us,
et al., are Defendants, I, SHARON
ROBERTSON., Clerk of Circuit Court,
will, on the 27th day of January,
2010, at 11:00 o'clock A.M., or as
soon thereafter as the sale may be
held, sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly
Room of the Okeechobee County Ju-
dicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street,
Okeechobee, Florida, the following
descnbed real estate, situate, lying,
and being in Okeechobee County,
Flonda:
Commencing at the Northwest cor-
ner of Section 7, Township 37
South, Range 35 East, thence run
South 88 degrees 20 minutes East
along the Secton line for a dis-
tance of 1864.3 feet for a point of
beginning; thence continue South
88 degrees 20 minutes East along
said Section line a distance of
194.13 feet, thence run South 0
degrees 08 minutes West a dis-
tance of 660 feet, thence run
North 88 degrees 20 minutes West
a distance of 194.3 feet, thence
run North 0 degrees 08 minutes
East a distance of 660 feet to point
of beginning, said tract lying in
and comprising a part of Section 7,
Township 37 south Range 35
East, commonly referred to as
Tract 23 of Tropical Acres, Okee-
chobee County, Parcel.
Any person claiming an interest
in the surplus from the sale, if
any, other than the property
owner as of the date of the lis
pendens must file a claim within
60 days after the sale.
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK
By: Linda F Young
As Deputy Clerk
If you are a person with a disability
who needs any accommodation in
order to participate in this proceed-
ing, you are entitled, at no cost to
you, to the provision of certain assis-
tance. Please contact Court Adminis-
tration not later than 7 days pnor to
the proceeding at 250 NW Country
Club Dnve, Part St. Lucie, FL 34986
(772)807-4370 within two working
days of your receipt of this Notice. If
you are heanng impaired call
(800-955-8771; if you are voice im-
paired call (800)955-8770.
FRANK H. FEE, IV, Esquire
Attorney for Paintiff
426 Avenue A
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
341920 ON 1/6,13/10

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO.: 47-2009-CA-000141
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
QUINN E. BASS, et al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order Rescheduling Fore-
closure Sale dated Dec. 3, 2009 and
entered in Case No. 47-2009-
CA-000141 of the Circuit Court of the
NINETEENTH Judicial Circuit in and
for OKEECHOBEE County, Florida
wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., is
the Plaintiff and QUINN E. BASS;
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF QUINN
E. BASS N/K/A JANE DOE N/K/A
JANE DOE; are the Defendants, I will
sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM,
2ND FLOOR, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
JUDICIAL CENTER, 312 N.W. 3RD
STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
34972 AT 11:00 AM, on the 27th day
of Jan., 2010, the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said
final Judgment:
THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST /2 OF
THE NORTH /2 OF THE SOUTH /2
OF TRACT 8, LYING AND BEING
IN SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 34
SOUTH, RANG 33 EAST, AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THERE-
OF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4,
PAGES 3A-D INCLUSIVE, OF THE


PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO-
BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUB-
JECT TO AN EASMENT OF THE
NORTH 30 FEET THEREOF FOR
ROAD AND DRAINAGE PURPOS-
ES. ALSO KNOWN AS LOT I THE
WEST V2 OF THE EAST V2 OF THE
NORTH /2 OF THE SOUTH /2 OF
TRACT 8, LYING AND BEING IN
SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 34
SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THERE-
OF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4,
PAGES 3A-D INDLUSIVE, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO-
BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUB-
JECT TO AN EASEMENT OF THE
NORTH 30 FEET THEREOF FOR
RAOD AND DRAINAGE PURPOS-
ES. ALSO KNOWN AS LOT J THE
EAST /2 OF THE WEST /2 OF THE
NORTH /2 OF THE SOUTH /2 OF
TRACT 8, LYING AND BEING IN
SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 34
SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THERE-
OF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4,
PAGES 3A-D INCLUSIVE, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE-
CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OF
THE NORTH 30 FEET THEREOF
FOR ROAD AND DRAINAGE PUR-
POSES. ALSO KNOWN AS LOT K
TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN
MOBILE HOME LOCATED THERE-
ON, SERIAL NUMBER
GMHGA6170001072A AND
GMHGA6170001072B
A/K/A 22220 NW 270TH
STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus from the sale, if any, oth-
er than the property owner as of the
date of the Lis Pendens must file a
claim within sixty (60) days after the
sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Dec. 17, 2009.
Sharon Robertson
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Linda F. Young
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Florida 33622-5018
F09018190
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERI-
CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF
1990; In accordance with the Ameri-
cans 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 pro-
ceeding at 250 NW Country Club
Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986,
(772)807-4370 within two working
days of your receipt of this notice: IF
YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED, CALL
1-800-955-8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE
IMPAIRED CALL 1-800-955-8770.
342252 CN/CB 01/06,13/10

LEGAL NOTICE
A public auction will be held at BMJ
Towing, Inc. Lot at 414 South Parrott
Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974
on Friday the 22nd day of Jan. 2010
from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Pursuant to
Florida statute 713.78 for unpaid
towing and storage. Year, Make,
Model & Vmin's as follows:
1988 Blue Ford Ranger
1FTCR14A5JPB46916
1993 Red Nissan Sentra
JN1EB31P9PU218764
1989 Maroon Volvo SW
YV1AX8851K1835031
1994 Green Ford Escort
1FARP11JORW229245
1993 Red Cadillac Seville
1G6KS52B4PU813233
Terms of sale are cash, and no
checks will be accepted. The seller
reserves the right of final bid. All
sales are final. No refunds will be
made. Said automobiles will be sold
in "AS IS"with no guarantees.
343083 ON 1/6/10
NOTICE
The Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee of Okeechobee County
has scheduled its next regular ses-
sion for Tuesday, January 12, 2010,
at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County
Commissioners meeting chambers at
the Health Department located at
1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee,
Flonda.
A person deciding to appeal any de-
cision made by the Committee with
respect to any matter considered at
such meeting will need a record of
the proceedings, and that, for such
purpose, he or she may need to en-
sure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be
based.
Stephany DuPree
Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee Facilitator
342932 ON 1/6/10

Grab a bargain from your
neighbor's garage, attic,
basement or closet in
today's classified.




Okeechobee News


January 6, 2010


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
Probate Division
File No.: 2009-CP-224
Judge: F. Shields McManus
IN RE: ESTATE OF
DEVON VENABLES
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
Devon Venables, deceased, whose
date of death was August 1, 2009,
and whose social secunty number is
XXXXX-8824, is pending in the Cir-
cuit Court for Okeechobee County,
Flonda, Probate Division, the ad-
dress of which is 312 Northwest 3rd
Street, Okeechobee, Flonda 34972.
The names and addresses of the
personal representatives and the
personal representatives' attorney
are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate on
whom a copy of this notice is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF-
TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
Al other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
notice is December 31, 2009.
DATE: Dec. 28, 2009

The Kelley Law Firm, PL
Attorneys for Petitoners
3365 Gait Ocean Dnve
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Tel: (954) 563-1400
Fax: (954) 563-1854
Email: Paul@statelaw.com
By: Paul T. Tnnley
Fonda Bar No. 131090
Peter Venables, Petiboner
2258 NE 54th Trail
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Dainae Venables, Petioner
2258 NE 54th Trail
Okeechobee, FL 34972
342643 ON 12/30/09 1/6/10


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO.: 47-2009-CA-000257
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA-
TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUC-
CESSOR IN INTEREST TO
WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK,
FORMERLY KNOWN AS WASH-
INGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA,
Plaintiff,
vs.
RICKY L. STANDEFER, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order Rescheduling Fore-
closure Sale dated Dec. 14, 2009 and
entered in Case No. 47-2009-
CA-000257 of the Circuit Court of the
NINETEENTH Judicial Circuit in and
for OKEECHOBEE County, Florida
wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUC-
CESSOR IN INTEREST TO WASHING-
TON MUTUAL BANK, FORMERLY
KNOWN AS WASHINGTON MUTUAL
BANK, FA, is the Plaintiff and RICKY
L. STANDEFER; TAMMY J. STANDE-
FER; are the Defendants, I will sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash
at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, 2ND
FLOOR, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JU-
DICIAL CENTER, 312 N.W. 3RD
STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
34972 AT 11:00 AM, on the 27th day
of Jan., 2010, the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said
final Judgment:
LOT 24 OF TAYLOR CREEK ISLES
UNIT VI, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 20, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO-
BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
A/K/A 2492 27TH STREET,
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
Any person claiming an interest in

the surplus from the sale, if any, oth-
er than the property owner as of the
date of the Us Pendens must file a
claim within sixty (60) days after the
sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Dec. 15. 2009.


Sharon Robertson
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Linda F. Young
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Florida 33622-5018
F09042421
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERI-
CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF
1990; In accordance with the Ameri-
cans 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 pro-
ceeding at 250 NW Country club
Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986,
772)807-4370 within two working
ays of your receipt of this notice: IF
YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED, CALL
1-800-955-8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE
IMPAIRED CALL 1-800-955-8770.
342159 CN/CB 01/06,13/10


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.: 2009 CP 253
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JESSICA ROMANI
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
Jessica Romani, deceased, whose
date of death was September 23,
2009, is pending in the Circuit Court
for Okeechobee County, Flonda, Pro-
bate Division, the address of which
is 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee,
Honda 34972. The names and ad-
dresses of the personal representa-
tive and the personal
representative's attorney are set
forth below.
Al creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate on
whom a copy of this notice is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICEOR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
Al other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publicabon of this
notice is December 30, 2009.

Personal Representative:
Lucia Listur
13574 43rd Road
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
Kirk Grantham
Attorney for Lucia Listur
Florida Bar No. 133803
The Grantham Law Rrmn
1860 Forest Hill Blvd., #105
West Palm Beach, FL 33406-6086
Telephone: (561) 966-6211
Fax: (561) 966-9495
342646 ON 12/30/09 1/6/10

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 2009-CP-242

In Re: Estate of
MARJORIE P. SANDEFUR,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
MARJORIE P. SANDEFUR, deceased,
date of death November 7, 2009, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Okeechobee County, Flonda, Probate
Division, the address of which is 312
N.W 3rd Street, Suite 101, Okee-
chobee, Flonda 34972. The personal
representative's and the personal
representative's attorney names are
set forth below.
Al creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate on
whom a copy of this notice is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER-
VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO-
TICE ON THEM.
Al other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or de-
mands against the estate of the de-
cedent must file their claims with
this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF-
TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.


ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-
IN THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STAT-
UTES WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE.
ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (25
YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DE-
CEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The first publication of this notice
is December 30, 2009.
Robina S. Marker
Personal Representative
2033 N.W. 46th Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
CONELY & CONELY, RA.
Post Office Drawer 1367
Okeechobee, Florida 34973-1367
(863) 763-3825
By: Tom Conely III
Flonda Bar #096482
Attorney for Personal Representabve
342288 ON 12/30/09 1/6/10


IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE 19th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 2008 CA 461
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,
AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER
NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING
TRUST 2005-2
Plaintiff
vs.
ANDREW L. MCCLURG; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF ANDREW L. MCCLURG;
UNKNOWN PERSONS) IN POSSES-
SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY;
TROY W KLEIN, RA.; MORTGAGE
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS-
TEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GE-
NISYS FINANCIAL CORP.;
Defendants.

FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to an Order Rescheduling Fore-
closure Sale dated 11/23/2009, and
entered in Case No. 2008-CA-461, of
the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial
Circuit in and for OKEECHOBEE
County, Flonda. THE BANK OF NEW
YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR
TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORT-
GAGE FUNDING TRUST 2005-2 is
Plainmbff and ANDREW L. MCCLURG;
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANDREW L.
MCCLURG; ELECTRONIC REGISTRA-
TION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE
FOR GENISYS FINANCIAL CORR;
are defendants. I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash at
the The Jury Assembly Room, 2nd
Floor, Of The Okeechobee County
Judicial Center, 312 N.W 3rd Street,
Okeechobee, Flonda 34972, at 11:00
a.m., on this 27th day of Jan. 2010,
the following descnbed property as
set forth in said Final Judgment, to
wit:
LOT 22, BLOCK 2, REVISED
PLAT OF WILCOX SHORES, AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 3, PAGE 5, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A person claiming an interest in the
surplus from the sale, if any, other
than the property owner as of the
date of the lis pendens but file a
claim within 60 days after the sale.
Dated this 30th day of Nov. 2009.
SHARON ROBERTSON
As Clerk of said Court
BY: Linda F Young
As Deputy Clerk
This notice is provided pursuant to
Administrative Order No. 2.065.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act If you are a
person with a disability who needs
any accommodation in order to par-
ticipate in this proceeding, you are
entitled, at no cost to you, to provi-
sions of certain assistance. Please
contact the Court Administrator at
250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St.
Lucie, Flonda 34986, Phone No.
(772)807-4370 within 2 working
days of your receipt of this notice or
pleading; if you are heanng im
paired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD);
if you are voice impaired, call
1-800-955-8770 (V) (Via Florida Re-
lay Services).
340582 ON 1/6,13/10


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2008-CA-281
AVELO MORTGAGE, LLC,
Plaintiff;
vs.
DONALD L. WOLLARD; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF DONALD L. WOLLARD;
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER,
AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO
ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR
ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN
PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST
AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS;
ADVANCED MINERALS, INC., AS
TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED
MAY 1, 2008; MORTGAGE ELEC-
TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,
INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 IN
POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY; UNKNOWN TENANT #2
IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY;
Defendants.
RE-NOTICE OF
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to a Rnal Judgment of Foreclosure
dated July 6, 2009, and entered in
Case No. 2008-CA-281, of the Circuit
Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Cir-
cuit in and for OKEECHOBEE County,
Flonda. AVELO MORTGAGE, LLC, is
Paintiff and DONALD L. WOLLARD;
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DONALD L.
WOLLARD; ADVANCED MINERALS,
INC., AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PRO-
VISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT
DATED MAY 1, 2008; MORTGAGE
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS-
TEMS, INC., are defendants. I will
sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash in the Jury Assembly Room,
2nd Floor, of the Okeechobee
County Judicial Center; 312 North-
west Third Street, Okeechobee,
Flonda 34972, at 11:00 a.m., on the
27th day of Jan. 2010, the following
descnbed property as set forth in
said Rnal Judgment, to wit:
LOT 16, ECHO ESTATES, AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 5, PAGE 46, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE-
CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERI-
CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF
1990; In Accordance with the Amen-
cans 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 pro-
ceeding at 250 NW Country Club
Dnve, Prt St. Lucie, Flonda 34986,
1.772.807.4370 within two working
days of your receipt of this NOTICE:
IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED
CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE
VOICE IMPAIRED CALL
1.800.955.8770.
Dated this 10th day of Dec., 2009.
SHARON ROBERTSON
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: Linda F Young
As Deputy Clerk
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus from the sale, if any,
other than the property owner as of
the date of the Lis Pendens must file
a claim within 60 days after the sale.
Van Ness Law Firm, PA.
1239 E. Newport Center Drive
Suite #110
Deerfield Beach, Flonda 33442
Phone (954) 571-2031
Fax (954) 571-2033
341918 ON 01/06,13/10

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2009-CP-240
JUDGE: F. SHIELDS McMANUS
IN RE: The Estate of
JULIE CLYRENE MCSWAIN
Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of
JULIE CLYRENE McSWAIN De-
ceased, whose date of death was
June 18, 2009, and whose social se-
curity number is 418-28-0393, Case
Number 2009-CP-240, is pending in
the Circuit Court for Okeechobee
County, Flonda, Probate Division,
the address of which is 312 North-
west 3rd Street, Suite 125, Okeecho-
bee, Honda 34972. The names and
addresses of the Personal Represen-
tative and the Personal Representa-
tive's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate, on
whom a copy of this notice is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE


OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
Al other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against the decedent's es-
tate, must file their claims with this
Court WITHIN THREE (3)
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-
IN THE TIME PERIODS SET
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF
THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this Notice is Jan. 6, 2010.
LINDA DANIEL
Personal Representative
3612 West US Highway 27
Clewiston, FL 33440


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BY: JOHN D. CASSELS, JR.
Attorney for Personal Representative
400 NW 2nd Street/PO Box 968
Okeechobee, Flonda 34973
(863) 763-3131
Fla Bar No.: 0261521
342855 ON 1/6,13/10

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 47-2009-CA-000440
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
Paintiff,
VS.
EDMUND ACCARDI, et al,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO:
CHARLOTTE ACCARDI


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Current Residence:
811 E Red House Branch Rd.,
St. Augustine, FL 32084
EDMUND ACCARDI
Current Residence:
811 E Red House Branch Rd.,
St. Augustine, FL 32084
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the
following descnbed property:
LOT 19, 20, 21, INDIAN HAM-
MOCK HUNT AND RIDING CLUB,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 25-69 OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE-
CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it, on
Marshall C. VWatson, PA., Attorney
for Paintiff, whose address is 1800
NW 49TH STREET, SUITE 120,
FT. LAUDERDALE FL 33309 within
thirty (30) days after the first publi-
cation of this Notice in the OKEE-
CHOBEE NEWS and file the onginal


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with the Clerk of this Court either
before service on Paintiffs attorney
or immediately thereafter; otherwise
a default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the com-
plaint.
In accordance with the Amencans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
disabled person who, because of
their disabilities need special accom-
modabon to participate in this pro-
ceeding should contact not later
than seven (7) days pnor to the pro-
ceeding Court Administration at 250
NW Country Club Dr, Port St. Lucie,
FL 34989. Phone 772.807.4370,
1.800.955.8771 (heanng impaired)
or 1.800.955.8770 (voice impaired)
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court this 29th day of Decem-
ber, 2009.
Sharon Robertson
As Clerk of the Court
By Arlene Nealis
As Deputy Clerk
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Okeechobee News


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION
DIVISION
CASE NO: 2009-CA-000162
GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
TED J. DEETZ; SHIRLEY J. COILE;
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER,
AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO
ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR
ALIVE WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN
PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST
AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS;
JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS UN-
KNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION
DEFENDANTS)
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Summary Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated 11/16/2009 en-
tered in Civil Case No. 2009-
CA-000162 of the Circuit Court of
the 19TH Judicial Circuit in and for
OKEECHOBEE County, Okeechobee,
Flonda, I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash on the Jury As-
sembly Room, 2nd Foor, Okeecho-
bee County Judicial Center, 312 NW
3rd Street, Okeechobee, Flonda, at
11:00 a.m. on the 27th day of Jan.,
2010, the following described prop-
erty as set forth in said Summary Fi-
nal Judgment, to-wit:
LOT 4 & 5, BLOCK 12, BET-HER
ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE
PLATS THEREOF RECORD IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 12, PUB-
LIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO-
BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Any person claiming, an interest in
the surplus from the sale. if any.
other than the property owner as of
the date of the is pendens. must file
a claim within 60 days after the sale.
Dated this 20th day of Nov. 2009.
SHARON ROBERTSON
Clerk of the Circuit Court
BY: Linda F. Young
Deputy Clerk
THE LAW OFFICES OF
DAVID J. STERN, PA.,
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
900 South Pine Island Road
Suite 400, Pantation, FL 33324-3920
(954) 233-8000
09-25573(GMAP)(FNM)
NOTICE REGARDING THE
AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
In accordance with the Amencans
With Disabilities Act, persons need-
ing a special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding should
contact Court Administration no later
than seven days prior to the pro-
ceeding at 250 NW Country Club
Dnve, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 or
call 1-772-807-4370 within two
working days of your receipt of this
Summons/Notice to Appear If you
are heanng impaired call
1-800-955-8771. If you are voice im-
paired call 1-800-9558770, via Flon-
a Relay Service.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION
DIVISION
CASE NO:2008CA611
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
F/KJA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS
TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE-
HOLDERS CWABS, INC. ASSET-
BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2006-1M
PLAINTIFF
VS.
JAMES G MCALHANY; PAMELA D
MCALHANY; ANY AND ALL UN-
KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST
THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL
DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT
KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PAR-
TIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS
SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS;
JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS TEN-
ANTS IN POSSESSION
DEFENDANTS)
RE- NOTICE OF
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to an Order Granting the Motion
to Reset Foreclosure Sale dated
11/23/09 entered in Civil Case No.
2008CA611 of the Circuit Court of
the 19TH Judicial Circuit in and for
OKEECHOBEE County, OKEECHO-
BEE, Flonda, I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash at THE
JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, 2ND
FLOOR., OKEECHOBEE JUDICIAL
CENTER of the OKEECHOBEE County
Courthouse, 312 NW 3RD STREET,
OKEECHOBEE, Flonda, at 11:00 a.m.
on the 27th day of Jan., 2010, the
following described property as set
forth in said Summary Rnal Judg-
ment, to-wit:
LOT 4, BL K 8, LAKE MONTANZA
ESTATES SEC 4-A, ACCORDING
TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF,
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5,
PAGE 51, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA TOGETHER
WITH THE MOBILE HOMES)
LOCATED THEREOF
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus from the sale if any
other than the property owners of
the date of the lis pendens must file
a claim within 60 days after the sale
Dated this 30th day of Nov. 2009.
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Linda F Young
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERI-
CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF
MQ In accordance with the Amen-
cans 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 pro-
ceeding at 250 NW Country Club
Dnve, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 or
call 1-772-807.4370 within two
working days of your receipt of this
Summons/Notice to Appear. If you
are hearing impaired call
1-800-955-8771. If you are voice im-
paired call 1- 800-955-8770, via
Honda Relay Service.
LAW OFFICES OF
DAVID J. STERN, PA.
900 SOUTH PINE ISLAND ROAD,
SUITE 400,
PLANTATION, FL 33324-3920
(954) 233-8000 08-04276 CWF
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212 S. Parrott Ave.
FLHosk 349(863) 357-5800
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Repairs C A RACovers
LoeBugScl BBQ Covers
Enclosures Bimini Irames

909 So. Parront Ave. Ste B. snt
863.763.7500


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Bag, Bulk & Liquid
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Christian Books,

Bibles and Videos

Nature's Pantry
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Struggling to make your mortgage payments? Call us, we can help!
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Evictions Quit Claim Deeds Corporalions Wills Power of Attorney Contracts
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(next to bowling alley) it probably can't
be fixed.
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SINCE STEVE BRANTLEY, OWNER




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Cell 634-4106

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S O Lic. Real Estate
Broker





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Silver and Coins

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CLOCK
Family Restaurant


The staff of The Clock Restaurant has faith-
fully provided the Okeechobee community
with quality service and food for over 5 years.
You'll find the Clock easily takes the gold
when it comes to maintaining a nice family
atmosphere... We have a variety of Breakfast,
lunch & dinner specials.
Do you only have an hour or less for lunch?
We'll get you in and out faster than any other
full service restaurant in town and that's
guaranteed. For breakfast, the Clock has a
breakfast buffet that runs 7 days a week for
$7.19 with just about every breakfast item on it
you can think of.
Everyone knows about our famous
Touchdown Breakfast that is always available
any time of the day: 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2
bacon strips, 2 sausage links for $4.89.
For lunch you can always try our Lunch
Buffet Monday through Friday from 11:30am-
1:30pm for a variety of delicious cold cuts to


Hot dogs and Hamburgers for only $7.99.
For dinner, try our all you can eat shrimp &
fish for only $9.99, every Friday and Saturday
night. We also offer our Prime Rib Dinner for
only $9.99, anyday anytime!. You will find the
coupon for this and many other specials right
here in the Okeechobee News Dining Guide..


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863-467-2224 1111 S. ParrottAve, Okeechobee

Monday Friday
L- Country Fried Steak, 2 Eggs, Potato & Toast $5.99
=S,. Waffle Combo, 2 Eggs, 2 Links & 2 Bacon $5.89
Ev-K. French Toast Combo, 2 Eggs, 2 Links & 2 Bacon $4.89
4. Touchdown 2 Eggs, 2 Bacon, 2 Links & 2 Pancakes $4.89
5. Sausage, Gravy and Biscuit $4.89 11
-6. Breakfast Croissant with Potato $4.89 910
Turkey Reuben Sandwich with fries Patty Melt with fries 7
'2 Soup & Sandwich with fries Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
with fries Clock Super Salad
Monday Friday $5.99 Buy your beverage for 99 cents

2 Dinners Your Choice $18.59
1. N.Y Strip Steak 4. Grilled Pork Chops
2 Grilled Tilapia or Salmon 5. Shrimp Scampi Over Pasta i--'
3. Chicken Tenders 6. Roast Turkey Breast 10
-.' Served w. 2-isides| soup or salad & i& gorieC' -80


105 Hwy 98 N
Okeechobee
863.763.9983
Open Tues Sat
C 54:30 M 10 m
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3-6pm & 9-iopm Homema
S.. Flour &
Draft Beer & or. n
Well Drinks Tortillas
2 for i
S/ GREATAr MEXICAN FOOD
I hi Full Liquor Bar
T I OPEN 7 DAYS A WEE "
.--jII ii am to o10 pm


k34I5 Hwy 441 S., Okeechobee
(located in the Publix Shopping Center)


(863) 357-9641


E-ar1y Dinner Platter
Served with 2 sides, hushpuppies, and
your choice of either Fried, Seared, or
Blackened. Choose one of the following:
Fish Filet $7.50, Dolphin $8.50
Shrimp $9, Catfish $8, Clams $8


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


Soup & 1/2 Sandwich $6.50

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105 SE 6th St
467-0470
FREE DELIVERY
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