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Vol. 101 No. 7 Friday, January 15, 2010
50 Plus tax
Okeechobee
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Index
Classifieds ............................. 18-19
Community Events ............................ 6
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O b itu a rie s ....................................... 6
O pinion .................... .................... 5
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Sports .................................... 16-17
W e ath e r ............................................. 5
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Bank issues warning about bogus bills
By Eric Kopp close to $500 in counterfeit bills the money," Ms. Trent added. counterfeiters take a valid U.S.
Okeechobee News that have been brought in for de- As of Monday, officials at two note, normally a $5 bill, and re-
A local bank official has been posit by local businesses, other local banks-Seacoast Na- move the printed ink. This process
issuing a warning to customers "We've had at least three mer- tional and SunTrust-had not creates a blank note of genuine
that a new and sophisticated type chants that had counterfeit bills received any funny money. Other currency paper that still has many
of counterfeit money is being cir- from $50 to $100 denominations, local banks either did not re- of the counterfeit deterrents.
culated. We had two this morning," she turn phone calls or could not be Then an image of a higher
Most of the bills are small de- said Monday, Jan. 11. "The bills we reached. denomination, usually from a
nominations, such as $5 bills, that had, everything was changed with Ms. Trent also cautioned busi- $100 bill, is transferred onto the
have been 'bleached' and then the exception of the hologram." nesses to not depend on coun- bleached paper.
changed to look like they are $100 She went on to say the bogus terfeit pens because the paper is Color computer printers are the
bills. bills brought in by local retailers legitimate-only the printing has most common devices used, but
Tabitha Trent, branch manager will be turned over to the United been changed. the more traditional offset printing
at Riverside Bank, 1506 S. Parrott States Secret Service. "The pens will work," she said.
Ave., said her bank has received 'And, the businesses are out Bleaching is a process bywhich See Bogus- Page 2
Courthouse restoration still under budget
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
At their meeting on Thursday,
Jan. 14 Okeechobee County Com-
missioners recognized a quarter
century of service to the county.
They also heard some good news
concerning the courthouse resto-
ration project.
Commissioners issued procla-
mations honoring three fire/res-
cue employees whose total time
with the county equals 75 years.
Douglas Werk, who retired as
a lieutenant firefighter/medic, was
employed by fire/rescue from Aug.
6, 1983 to Nov. 22, 2009, a little over
26 years. Another 26 year veteran,
Arthur Borgstrom also retired as
a lieutenant firefighter/medic. Mr.
Borgstrom served the county from
Nov. 14, 1983 until his retirement
on Dec. 30, 2009. Sig Bickel, head
mechanic for fire/rescue, worked
for the county from July 7, 1986
until he retired on Dec. 25, 2009 -
23 and a half years.
Commissioners heard the good
news that even with a change or-
der, the courthouse rehabilita-
tion project is still below budget.
The change order added $47,581
At their meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14 Okeechobee County Commissioners honored those who
recently retired from Okeechobee County Fire/Rescue. Pictured, left to right, are Commissioner
Ray Domer, Commissioner Joey Hoover, Douglas Werk who retired as lieutenant firefighter/medic,
Commissioner Noel Chandler, Commissioner Clif Betts, Commissioner Margaret Helton, Sig Bickel,
who retired as head mechanic, and Arthur Borgstrom, who retired as lieutenant firefighter/medic.
to the contract price. However, tract price. Therefore, the current substantial completion with the
savings from previous change contract price of $3,628,538 is still change order is Feb. 18.
orders resulted in a deduction of below the original contract price In another item, the board
$188,842 from the original con- of $3,769,800. The new date of
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method will also work.
The bleaching process creates a very de-
ceptive bill that retains the feel and features
of a genuine note, but has a counterfeit im-
age.
Craig D. Magaw, deputy assistant direc-
tor in the Secret Service's Office of Investi-
gations, said in a public hearing on coun-
terfeiting and bleached notes that foreign
counterfeiting operations based in Colom-
bia, Nigeria, Italy and North Korea have pro-
duced large quantities of bogus bills. These
bills, he said, were printed on genuine U.S.
currency paper that had been bleached.
Also, Venezuelan and Iraqi currencies
have been bleached to produce counterfeit
U.S. $100 bills, added Mr. Magaw.
Even though bleached counterfeit mon-
ey looks like valid currency to the untrained
eye, there are discernible differences.
So, how can you detect a counterfeit
bill?
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 can-
not 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.
CCC meeting date set
The next meeting of the Community
Collaborative Council, a part of the Shared
Services Network of Okeechobee, will be
Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. in the board
room of the School Board Office.
FEEL THE TEXTURE OF THE BILL.
Genuine currency has slightly raised ink
that's produced in the printing process. Also,
the paper on which a valid bill is printed is
not sold commercially.
COMPARE THE BILL with another of
the same denomination and series.
LOOK CAREFULLY AT THE PRINT-
ING. Printing techniques are used on real
U.S. bills that cannot be replicated by regu-
lar offset and digital printing. Look for blurry
areas in the fine details, such as around the
borders. Real bills have clear, unbroken
borders and on the Federal Reserve and
Treasury seals, the sawtooth points should
be sharp and well defined. Also, look at the
portraits. On fake bills the portraits may ap-
pear dull, blurred and flat. On real bills, the
portraits are sharp and contain very fine de-
tailing.
LOOK FOR COLOR STRANDS. All
U.S. bills have tiny red and blue fibers em-
bedded in the paper this process can't be
replicated. On fake bills, the colors are print-
ed on and are not part of the paper itself.
LOOK AT THE WATERMARK. The
watermark portrait should match the print-
ed one. The newer $5 bill has a '5' water-
mark instead of Lincoln, while $1 bills have
no watermarks.
EXAMINE THE SERIAL NUMBERS.
On fake bills, the numbers may not be even-
ly spaced or perfectly aligned in a row. If you
receive more than one suspicious bill, see if
the serial numbers are the same on all the
bills. If they are, they're counterfeit.
LOOK FOR SECURITY FEATURES IN
ALL DENOMINATIONS BUT THE $1 AND
$2 BILLS. These features include an em-
bedded vertical (not printed) security thread
that will say USA, followed by the denomi-
nation of the bill which is spelled out on $5,
$10 and $20 bills but in numerals on $50 and
$100 bills; a watermark bearing the image of
the person whose portrait is on the bill that
is also embedded in the paper to the right of
the portrait and can be seen from both sides
of the bill; color-shifting ink-black to green
on older bills and copper to green on newer
bills-on all bills $10 and up; and, fine print
around the portrait and security threads-
on counterfeits microprinting will be either
non-existent or blurry, while on valid bills
the fine print is crisp and clear.
USE A BLACK LIGHT. If real, the
bills will glow: $5 blue; $10 orange; $20 -
green; $50 yellow; and, $100 red.
RUN YOUR FINGERS OVER THE
BILL. You should feel distinctive ridges in
the fabric that printers can't reproduce.
If you receive a counterfeit bill, the Secret
Service suggests you:
Do not return it to the passer.
Delay the passer if possible.
Observe the passer's description and
the license plate numbers of any vehicles
used.
Contact local law enforcement as well
as a U.S. Secret Service field office. These
numbers are on the inside of your telephone
directory.
Write your initials and date in the white
border areas of the suspected bill.
Limit the handling of the bill and place
it in a protective covering, such as an enve-
lope.
Only give the note to properly identified
police officer or Secret Service agent.
For more information, visit the following
web sites: www.secretservice.gov; or, www.
wikihow.com.
New EOC on track for 2011 Courthouse
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
By the 2011 hurricane season the county
should have a new emergency operations
center (EOC).
According to Donnie Oden, the county's
capital projects manager, a pre-construction
meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13
and permits are expected to be issued by
Feb. 1. Construction should start soon there-
after.
At their meeting on Nov. 12, 2009
Okeechobee County Conmmissioners award-
ed a contract in the amount of$3.5 million to
Brooks and Freund, Inc., well under the $5.6
million the 2008/09 budget had allotted for
the project. An additional $95,000 for a radio
tower brings the cost to $3.6 million. State
and federal grants to be applied toward the
EOC total $1.5 million. Subtracting the grants
and allowing for permits and a five percent
contingency brings the county's cost down
to about $2.4 million.
The county might be able to get some
help with that remaining amount. When
State Representative Mike Horner was in
Okeechobee on Dec. 2, 2009 as part of the
Okeechobee County Legislative Delegation,
he noted that there is a chance that some
communities did not use all their state grant
money allocated for EOCs. He said it might
be possible for some of that money to be di-
verted to the Okeechobee County EOC proj-
ect without impacting the state budget.
The new building will be builtto withstand
185 MPH winds and have sufficient space to
house everyone who would be involved in
combatting an emergency. The new build-
ing will also house the 911 communications
center and the sheriff's dispatch center. The
building is designed to be self sufficient for
up to seven days with a generator, well and
sewage collection tanks.
The project is expected to take 12 months
to complete.
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finalized the list of major issues to be ad-
dressed in the Evaluation and Appraisal Re-
port of the county's comprehensive plan.
Issues to be considered come under the
topics of land use, transportation, economic
development and recreation.
County administrator Lyndon Bonner an-
nounced that the night commission meeting
which had been scheduled for Jan. 28 has
been postponed till February due to conflict
with another meeting. He also stated that
there will be a joint workshop between the
county commission, the Okeechobee City
Council and the Okeechobee Utility Author-
ity Board of Directors on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. to
discuss items to mutual interest
In other action, the board:
amended personnel policy dealing with
payout of accrued annual leave in the event
of a death of a county employee;
authorized application for a Commu-
nity Development Block Grant for 2008 di-
saster recovery; and
approved a grant for enhancement of
facilities at Okee Tantie Marina & Camp-
ground and Scott Driver Park.
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Teen accused of starting store fire "FT f
By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
A 17-year-old teenager has been arrested
in connection with a fire that damaged the
exterior and interior of a lo-
cal business.
Jonathan Renteria
Torres, N.W Fourth St.,
Okeechobee, was arrest-
ed Wednesday, Jan. 13,
on a felony charge of first
degree arson to an occu-
pied business. Torres was d
booked into the Okeecho- Johnathan R.
bee County Jail then taken Torres
to the Department of Juve-
nile Justice Detention Center in Fort Pierce.
An arrest report by Detective Juan Bailey
from the State Fire Marshal's Office stated
that a fire broke out at La Mexicana Super-
market, 3235 S.R. 70 W, shortly after 9 p.m.
Wednesday. The fire began on the outside of
the building and quickly spread to the inte-
rior of the store, stated the report.
Detective Bailey stated that the fire be-
gan in the area of several wood pallets then
spread to a wood privacy fence. He said a
secondary fire along with the heat from that
fire caused damage to the inside walls of the
store as well as some clothing and house-
hold goods.
A store clerk recognized a boy loitering in
the area where the fire started.
The detective stated he later interviewed
Torres and learned that the teen reportedly
Man accused of trying to
By Eric Kopp marijuana with intent to sell, possession
Okeechobee News of marijuana over 20 grams and tamper-
An Okeechobee man was arrested on ing with physical evidence. He was also
felony drug charges af- arrested on a misdemeanor charge of pos-
ter he allegedly tried to session of drug paraphernalia.
eat the evidence, but left Estrada was booked into the Okeecho-
traces of suspected mari- bee County Jail under a bond of $21,000.
juana on his coat. According to a task force detective's ar-
Jose Pineda Estrada, rest report, he stopped a vehicle for speed-
19, N.W. 33rd Ave., was ing in the 1600 block of N.W 36th St. shortly
arrested Tuesday, Jan. after 9 p.m. Estrada was a passenger in the
12, by the Okeechobee car. As he spoke with the driver, the detec-
Narcotics Task Force. He Jose Pineda tive said he noticed pieces of a green leafy
was arrested on felony Estrada substance on the front of a white jacket be-
charges of possession of ing worn by Estrada.
Another task force detective performed
By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Air temperatures were near freezing as
City and County firemen put out a fire at
1310 SW 5th Avenue Saturday.
Fire crews responded just before 1 p.m.
and found smoke showing from the struc-
ture, a report from Okeechobee City fire-
men said.
Firemen were on the scene for two
hours and had the blaze put out quickly.
set fire to some newspapers and the pallets
then walked away, without calling the fire
department.
Detective Bailey indicated in his report
that Torres also knew the business was oc-
cupied since he bought a soda there earlier
in the day.
According to the report, the owner of the
store could not estimate damages until she
had inspected the damage to the store and
its contents.
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue Lt. Ron
Suit said three units and seven firemen re-
sponded just after 9 p.m. City firemen also
assisted in the extinguishment of the fire.
Firemen were on the scene about two
hours.
eat evidence
a field test on the leafy substance which in-
dicated a positive result for the presence of
marijuana.
While speaking with Estrada, a third
task force detective noticed suspected
marijuana about the man's mouth and on
his tongue. According to the report Estrada
couldn't swallow of the suspected pot be-
cause it was too dry.
The detective's report goes on to state
that he received permission to search Es-
trada's home where they reportedly found
142 grams of pot in his bedroom. During
his search of the bedroom, the detective
stated he also found a set of digital scales
and a glass smoking pipe.
Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested
on felony or driving under the influence
(DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County
Sheriff's Office (OCSO), the Okeechobee
City Police Department (OCPD), the Florida
Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
or the Department of Corrections (DOC).
Brent Poulston, 19, Connie Ave. N., Le-
high Acres, was arrested Jan. 12 by Deputy
Greg Popovich on an Okeechobee County
warrant charging him with the felony of
high speed or wanton fleeing and the misde-
meanor of driving under the influence. His
bond was set at $11,000.
Russell Osceola Jr., 26, N.W 87th Court,
Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 12 by Deputy
Justin Akins on an Okeechobee County war-
rant charging him with witness tampering.
He is being held without bond.
Jose Armando Mendez, 28, N.E. 10th
Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 13 by
Deputy Lieutenant Keith Murrish on a war-
rant charging him with burglary of a dwell-
ing/structure with assault or battery. His
bond was set at $40,000.
Justin Douse, 26, Sparrow Drive, Royal
Palm Beach, was arrested Jan. 13 by Deputy
Lt. Keith Murrish on a warrant charging him
with the felony of violation of probation -
driving while license suspended. He is being
held without bond.
Dustin James Seder, 29, N.W 11th St.,
Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 14 by Depu-
ty Corporal Aric Majere on an Okeechobee
County warrant charging him with violation
of probation driving under the influence
and failure to appear driving under the in-
fluence. He is being held without bond.
This column lists arrests and not convic-
tions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed
here who is later found innocent or has had
the charges against them dropped is wel-
come to inform this newspaper. The infor-
mation will be confirmed and printed.
Fire Rescue said three units and seven
firemen were on the scene at the Jeffrey
Newman residence.
Lt. Robert Banfield's report said smoke
was coming from the roof area and fire-
men found the home filled with smoke.
They pulled out the ceiling in the bathroom
and located the fire.
There were no injuries reported. The
cause was under investigation by the State
Fire Marshall.
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Census
With the U.S. Census process begin-
ning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
advises people to be cooperative, but cau-
tious, so as not to become a victim of fraud
or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010
U.S. Census is under way as workers have
begun verifying the addresses of house-
holds across the country. Eventually, more
than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will
count every person in the United States and
will gather information about every person
living at each address including name, age,
gender, race, and other relevant data. The
big question is how do you tell the differ-
ence between a U.S. Census worker and a
con artist? BBB offers the following advice: If
a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door,
they will have a badge, a handheld device,
a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confi-
dentiality notice. Ask to see their identifica-
tion and their badge before answering their
questions. However, you should never invite
anyone you don't know into your home.
Census workers are currently only knocking
on doors to verify address information. Do
not give your Social Security number, credit
card or banking information to anyone,
even if they claim they need it for the U.S.
Census. REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT
THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO
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Festival
I know the Chamber of Commerce
sponsors the annual Speckled Perch festi-
val but the dates change from year to year.
Some years it has been in March and some
in February. I know the festival is no longer
tied to the rodeo, which is now with the
county fair. Anyone know when the 2010
Speckled Perch festival will be? No one an-
swers the phone at the Chamber.
The web site has been updated. I see
on the Chamber's web site that they are
having the festival Feb. 13 and 14. I was won-
dering if anyone knew when they might be
having the Speckled Perch Beauty Pageant.
I know that they had it last year in January.
Anyway I have tried calling but they don't
answer the phones.
Snow in Florida
If it snows in Florida, does it make the
Floridians snowbirds too?
I heard that it snowed in northern Flor-
ida, and to tell the truth my kids were disap-
pointed that
it did not
snow here. *
But I am al- Z
ready tired
of the cold .
weather. We -s -- ~
moved to
Florida to get 4j i (/,
away from A_ -
the cold
weather.
Restaurants
I wish the BBC show "Ramsey's Kitch-
en Nightmares" would come to Okeecho-
bee and straighten out some of the restau-
rants here. It's just not worth going out to
eat when you have to deal with cold food,
poor service, dirty tables, etc. No wonder so
many of the local places wind up closing.
Earthquakes
Earthquakes must be the worst kind of
disaster since you can't get out of their way.
I still wonder how the world will help in the
places where these occur. God bless those
who help.
Who helped the U.S. when we had all
the hurricanes? Just asking.
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Am I wrong in thinking that there are
more natural disasters occurring around the
or is it
just that
the com-
munica-
tion is so
m u c h
betterthat
we hear
about all
of them?
It con-
cerns me _
a lot that
America, the formerly great country, is not
going to continue to be able to help out in
these natural disasters, like we always have.
It also concerns me a lot that our leaders
are rubbing their extravagances under our
noses, the way they are. Worse yet, on our
tax money. How are we going to help our-
selves, much less foreign countries in times
of disaster if our leaders are going to con-
tinue squandering money on unnecessary
travel? Why can't Nancy Pelosi have a home
in D.C. and stay there, instead of flying to
San Francisco and back so often? Why be
flying around the world to "talk" with peo-
ple whom you cannot get anywhere with
talking? The president and the rest of his
crew are living like royalty, and flaunting it
in the face of impoverished masses.
It's communication that makes it seem
like it's occurring more often.
The crust of the earth is slipping and
sliding all the time. There are places where
entire plates are being pulled under others
(India is one of those places, in a few mil-
lion years it will be gone under Asia!) Some-
thing like 2500 3000 earthquakes happen
every day (the USGS counts over a million a
year), but most happen in small, out-of-the-
way places so no one notices. The equip-
ment picks it up and in some places you
can probably see the history of them in the
rocks and topography of a place.
Speed passing
As I ride to town, I know before I get
the ten miles I must drive that I will be
passed. They gotta be going faster then me.
Sixty is my speed and they're doing 80 as
they come around me. As they pass, a car
pulls out heading in the other direction,
passing too. It looks like I am going to be in
a head-on crash with a head-on crash in the
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next lane. It's a scary thing when it happens
and after it's over, and I reflect on what just
happened, I wonder do these folks who do
this ever do the math in how much time or
what distance was travelled at a higher rate
of speed? Compare that gain to the risk of
losing an arm or a leg or their life. If you
have a hundred miles to go at 60 mph how
much time can you make up doing 100
mph and is it worth the cost?
In the paper today is the story of a tragic
death. A 30 year old woman passed another
car on State Road 710 and crashed head-on
into a cement truck. Getting somewhere
a few minutes sooner is not worth risking
your life. Slow down, take a breath and
maybe everyone on the road will be a little
safer. That woman's family and the driver of
the truck will have to deal with that tragedy
for the rest of their lives. The truck driver did
nothing wrong and there was nothing he
could have done to avoid the accident. With
the momen-
tum cre-
ated by the
weight of a "
loaded ce-
rnent truck,
there is no
way to stop
or swerve.
But seeing
so m eone
collide with your vehicle and die is some-
thing that will haunt you.
State Road 70, west of town, is an in-
credibly dangerous road and many drivers
pass where it is illegal and unsafe to pass.
More than once, I have put my car in a ditch
to avoid a head-on crash with someone
who was trying to pass and was coming
right at me in my lane.
Please, please, please learn from her
mistake. Life is too important to try and
save 5 minutes to get somewhere. Don't
drive angry or distracted, and most of all
don't speed. Her family is in my prayers and
thoughts. Driving isn't a game when you get
on the road-not only your life is at stake
but so are the lives of everyone else!
My sympathies to her family. I drive
that road every day to Indiantown, it is
amazing to me how many people pass
when they shouldn't and drive much faster
than the posted limit. Slow down a little, get
up a little earlier, and please drive carefully.
Your families love you and would miss you
if something happened.
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Helpful new guide
The Office of Emergency Management
has a wonderful booklet on its website
which everyone should view. Its called
the Severe Weather Awareness Guide and
covers the facts about, causes of and plans
to contend with affects of various kinds of
weather and how it affects and applies to
individuals and communities. There is a
lot of valuable information about cold/hot
weather, thunder, lightning and flooding as
well as types of storms. It is easy to select
and print portions which might interest or
affect you directly. For a lot of very valuable
information right at your fingertips go to
www.okeechobeeoc.com and scroll down
until you see it listed. Thankyou OEM for a
great help to all of us.
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4-H singers
Members of Pat McCoy's 4-H group, Places to Go, visited with and sang
Christmas songs and carols for the residents at Okeechobee Health Care
Facility during the winter holiday break. 4-Hers visiting included: (left to
right) Savannah McCoy, Mamie McCoy, Aubrey Furse, Peyton Furse, Artha
Jonassaint, Jacob McGehee, Jay McCoy and Ashley Furse. In the second
row are: Pat McCoy (leader), Marta Sherwood, (visitor to Okeechobee), Ka-
tie Brummett, Aladin Sherwood, Brittany McCoy and John McGehee. In the
back row are: Beechum Furse, Ivan Ochoa, Lison Jonassaint, Brendon Jo-
nassaint, McAriel Sherwood, Cindy Brummett, (visitor to Okeechobee), Leah
Furse and Doug McCoy.
Community Calendar
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. For information, contact Ollie Mor-
gret at 800-932-8677.
AA. 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
Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W Third St. It
will be an open speaker meeting.
Business Women's Referral Net-
working Luncheon will be held on the third
Friday of every month at the Brahma Bull .
Restaurant, 2405 U.S. 441 S.E., beginning at *
11:30 a.m. for networking and then lunch. _-
Networking opportunities available for
women in business and is open to the pub-
lic. No membership is required. For infor-
mation, contact Robin Delgado at 800-299- Available fr
8878; or, by e-mail at info@flainjurylawyer. vail
comn.
Compulsive overeaters are invited to a
weekly meeting, Overeaters Anonymous
(OA) meets atthe 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 membership
is a desire to stop eating compulsively. For
more information call Loretta at 863-763-
7165 or 863-697-0206. c
Saturday -
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at
Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 N.
Parrott Ave. It will be a closed discussion.
Sunday
A.A. meeting from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m.
at the Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W
Third St. It will be an open step meeting.
A.A. open 12 step meeting from 7:30
until 8:30 p.m. at the Church of Our Savior,
200 N.W Third St.
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Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near
75. East northeast wind between 5 and 10
mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of
showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around
61. East wind around 5 mph.
Extended Forecast
Saturday: A slight chance of showers,
then a chance of showers and thunder-
storms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near
80. Southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph,
with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of pre-
cipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and
possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low
around 66. South wind between 10 and 15
mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance
of precipitation is 60%.
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cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind
between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high
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Community Events
NW 399th to be closed
N.W 399th Street will be closed to all traf-
fic from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednes-
day, Jan. 20. This road closure will impact
N.W 399th Street, N.W 23rd Way and N.W
19th Ave in the Pinelands. The closure is
necessary so that a pipe can be replaced
under N.W 399th Street west of N.W 23rd
Way, please plan accordingly. If you have
any questions regarding this work, please
call 863-763-3514.
2010 State of the Region
On Jan. 22 the Okeechobee Eco-
nomic Development Council, a division of
Okeechobee Main Street, in cooperation
with Florida's Research Coast will be host-
ing the "2010 State of the Region" event from
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Florida Atlantic
University Campus in Port St. Lucie. The pro-
gram will feature speakers from Enterprise
Florida, Quantum Innovation, Scripps Flor-
ida and Workforce Florida. Please RSVP by
contacting Michael Corbit at 772-335-3030 x
438 or MCorbit@TCJobs.org. You can also
contact Brian Cartland of the Okeechobee
Economic Development Council at 467-6246
or Brian@theOKedc.com.
Obituaries
Obituaries should be submitted to
the Okeechobee News by e-mailing
obits@newszap.com. Customers may also
request photos and links to online guest
books. A link to the obituaries is available at
www.newszap. com.
Stephanie Joann Bruner, 30
OKEECHOBEE Stephanie Joann Bruner,
age 30, of ('i.... i'l passed away Jan. 11,
2010, in Okeechobee.
Born Dec. 20, 1979, in West Palm Beach to
Steven and Catherine Bruner she was a lifetime
resident of Okeecho-
bee. She was in
Flags at (01..1,,- ,, i ..
High School. She
worked in the medi-
cal field, as she loved
to help people. She
loved being a moth-
er and was a won-
derful daughter and
sister. She enjoyed
fishing, hunting,
beaching, camping,
mudding and she loved to bake. She will be
missed by all.
Ms. Bruner was preceded in death by her great
grandparents, John and Edna Bruner. She is sur-
vived by her daughter, Fallon Paige McClaine;
parents, Steve and Cathy Bruner; sister, Tina
Bruner; and several loving aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Visitation will be 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, until
service time at 4 p.m. at Fountain of Life Church
with Pastor John Garner of More 2 Life Ministries
officiating.
Friends may sign the -. il..... i. at www.bas-
sokeechobeefh.com.
All arrangements are entrusted to the loving
care of Bass (0i.,...I--- Funeral Home and
Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, Okeechobee, Fl
34972.
Women's religion conference
Ladies, it's our turn. Are you ready to be
ministered to? You, as a woman? Leave the
husbands and kids at home and be ready
to hear what God has for you. Take just a
couple of hours off and join us for our First
Women's Conference: "Trust the Cross"
This Saturday Jan. 16, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
at Osceola Middle School Gym. If you can,
bring your special appetizer or dessert. Even
better, bring a friend! If you have any ques-
tions, please call 863-467-0796, otherwise.
Moose Lodge to hold Vegas
Night
Buckhead Ridge Moose Lodge will have
their annual "LAS VEGAS" night, Saturday,
Jan. 16, from 5 until 9 p.m. Games, door
prizes, food, auction, and lots of fun. Bring
your friends and neighbors.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
festivities set
There will be a weekend celebration in
honor of the contributions by Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. The celebration will begin
on Jan. 16, with a banquet at 7 p.m. at the
Douglas Brown Community Center, 726 N.E.
16th Avenue, Okeechobee. A March to com-
memorate the day will be held on Jan. 18
with the line up schedule set for 8:15 a.m. at
the Douglas Brown Community Center. The
Parade begins at 10 a.m. beside the U-Save
followed by a program at the park. After the
program, the march will proceed back to
Douglas Brown Community Center. There
will be food and entertainment for every-
one. For more information, please contact
Rita Jones at 772-380-3518.
Annual Health and Safety
Expo planned
The final planning session for the Third
Annual Okeechobee Family Health and Safe-
ty Expo will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,
Jan. 21. Registration forms are coming in-
the numbers look like they will be around
the 100 mark again this year! Be a vendor,
donor or entertainer but be sure to join us
Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at
the Okeechobee Agri Civic Center.
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Friends of the Okeechobee
Library Book Club
Friends of the Okeechobee Library Book
Club will meet on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 6
p.m. at the library. The book for discussion
is "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson.
This event is free and open to the public.
Library program
As part of the Composers and Lyricists of
Broadway and Hollywood series Ian Nairn-
sey will give a talk on Dorothy Fields at noon
on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Okeechobee
County Public Library, 206 SW 16th St. The
presentation will be illustrated by slides and
musical selections.
Poker run benefit planned
A poker run and pulled pork dinner ben-
efit are planned to help Skip Hines, who was
injured in a motorcycle accident. The event
is set for Jan. 23. The Poker Run will start at
Barracuda's on U.S. Highway 441 North with
the first bike out at 10:30 a.m., last bike out
11:30 a.m. The route runs to VFW #9528 in
Buckhead Ridge on State Road 78 W, then
to Good Spirits on U.S. Highway 441 S. then
to VFW #10539 on U.S. Highway 441 S.E.,
then to Big Mike's Sports Bar 'n Grill by 2:30
p.m. Dinner will start serving at noon for
$7 a plate. The menu includes pulled pork,
baked beans, coleslaw and wings. There
will be live music by Cripple Creek and
Charlie Karoke, drawings, an auction, a free
bike wash and more. For more information,
contact Bonnie Neal at 863-824-0703.
OHS Drama Club to host
Variety Show fundraiser
For The Love of Broadway A Variety
Show will be held as a fundraiser for the
OHS Drama Club Sound System. The event
will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.
at the OHS Auditorium and will star Pam
Gaucin, Judson Harris, Jillian Jaynes, Lonnie
Kirsch, Doug McCoy, Patricia McCoy, Karen
VanBeek, and more and will feature musical
favorites from South Pacific, Chicago, RENT,
The King and I, Little Shop of Horrors, Les
Miserable and many, many more! Tickets
are $20 each and all proceeds will benefit
new sound equipment for the drama club.
Refreshments will be served at intermission.
For tickets please contact Debbie Raulerson
at OHS, 863-462-5025 ext. 8011 or Pat Mc-
Coy at North Elementary 863-462-5100.
Guest speaker for
Okeechobee Orchid Club
The Okeechobee Orchid Club will meet
on Monday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Exten-
sion Office, 458 Highway 98 N. Ken Russ
from Port St. Lucie will present a program
entitled Backyard Growing. Ken and his wife
Judy maintain over 600 orchids and are ex-
perienced growers. They grow in all kinds of
conditions-Ken will also have orchids and
orchid pottery for sale. The Garden Club will
meet beforehand at 6 p.m. These programs
are free and open to the public. For more
information please call the extension office
at 863-763-6469.
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January 15, 2010
Coquina board investigates drainage issue
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
At their meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 13
the Coquina Water Control District Board of
Supervisor followed up on a problem that
arose at their last meeting.
At the Dec. 21. 2009 board meeting, Jeff
Bass of One Nine Cattle Company com-
plained that a culvert on his property was
clogged with sand washed in by water com-
ing from the Coquina outflow. The culvert
in question is a half mile from Coquina
property and engineer Bryan Clemmons
doubted that sand would wash that far. Af-
ter concluding necessary business at that
meeting, the board inspected the Coquina
outflow onto the One Nine Cattle Company
property, agreeing to let the engineer further
investigate the problem and make a recom-
mendation.
At the Jan. 13 meeting Mr. Clemmons
presented photographs of the creek. It was
his opinion that Coquina was not respon-
sible for the sand.
Turning to other items, Chairman Mel-
vin Byars stated that the contractor who is
working on Coquina road projects would
be through in about two weeks. He said
that right now the work on One Mile Grade
City code
board fines
property
owners
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
When the City of Okeechobee Code
Enforcement Board met on Tuesday eve-
ning, Jan. 12 they imposed a fine on one
property and referred another property to
the city council for further action.
The 517 NW 12th St. property belong-
ing to Fremont Investment & Loan had
been cited as a public nuisance because
of a vacant house not properly secured.
Code enforcement officer Fred Sterling
stated that he had inspected the property
on several occasions and as of Jan. 12 it
was still not in compliance. The board
voted to impose a fine of $25 a day for ev-
ery day of noncompliance starting upon
receipt of notice.
The fine on Arthur Davis' lot in the
1100 block of NW Seventh Street has
been accruing a fine for over 90 days.
Therefore, the board referred the case to
the city council recommending the coun-
cil initiate foreclosure action.
The SW 10th Street property of Wells
Fargo was found to be in compliance.
The case against Barbara Mills, owner
of the property at 406 NW Fifth St., was
tabled.
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is about half done. He said they were run-
ning into the unanticipated problem that to
get to roads that are being worked on, the
contractor has to travel over roads that have
already been fixed, causing unanticipated
maintenance.
The board discussed a request from a Vi-
king resident for a culvert on the west side
of Peavine Trail at the intersection with NW
254 St. The board also discussed the lan-
guage in the spraying contract and will take
up the matter again at the next meeting. Mr.
Byars said they would need to start spraying
before the next storm season.
Special to the Okeechobee News/Riverside Bank
Donation to Big Lake Missions
Riverside Bank makes charitable donation to Big Lake Missions. Pamela Swin-
ford Wyatt-BLM and Tabitha Trent, Riverside Branch Manger were on hand for a
recent donation presentation. Big Lake Missions (BLM) is a non-profit organiza-
tion whose mission is to help and care for the indigent in the community. Bruce
and Mary Anne Swinford, BLM directors provide a hot lunch to approximately
50 individuals Monday-Saturday, behind the First Methodist Church. In addition
BLM manages a food pantry, serves as surrogates for those with no family, and
distributes clothing, household/personal hygiene items and school supplies.
They also hosted the 14th Annual Toy Give-a-Way in which 348 children were
served. To contact Bruce and Mary Anne, call 863-763-5725.
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The Needhams to perform in Okeechobee
The Needhams will be in concert Sat-
urday, January 30.
The Southern Gospel singing group, The
Needhams, will perform at Okeechobee Chris-
tian Church, 3055 SE 18th Terrace, at 7 p.m. on
Saturday, Jan. 30.
A decade of making music together has af-
forded The Needhams the time it takes to hone
their sound with both passion and purpose.
Audiences across the nation have discovered
The Needhams offer a broad spectrum of mu-
sicality with three generations on stage. Group
members employ their talents in various ways
as vocalists or instrumentalists. Original song-
writing and unique arrangements of familiar,
beloved tunes range from organically acous-
tic to energetically progressive. Every song,
regardless of styling, is crafted with the com-
mon basis of pure family harmony and lyrics
grounded in the Word of God.
The Needhams' focus is to present Christ's
love by way of songs with the very personal
themes of faith, forgiveness and family. Their
current radio single "Give It All to Me" follows
the Top 80 charting "Streams of Living Wa-
ter." This latest recording, Streams, released
through Song Garden Music Group (Nashville,
Tenn.) is a reflection of this intention with
nine original Needham songs titled "Follow
His Heart," "Looking Ahead," "Good God,"
"Hollow of His Hand," "Freedom is not Free,"
"I Have the Rock," and "Songs in the Night,"
as well as a unique arrangement of "Faith is
the Victory," and fan requested "The Anchor
Holds."
Ten years of touring is a journey which
has found The Needhams on stage at places
like the Opryland Hotel, the Gibson Bluegrass
Showcase, and the Stardust Theatre in Nash-
ville, Tenn.; the main stage of Freedom Hall
for the National Quartet Convention in Lou-
isville, Ky.; Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Festival in
Bean Blossom, Ind.; the IBRA National Finals
at the Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, Tenn.;
Royal ( 1 d.I1. -I cruise lines; Steamboat Days,
Des Arc, Ark.; Labor Daze, Oakfield, N.Y.; and
much more. They have appeared on television
with the likes of Jerry Johnston and First Fam-
ily Church of Overland Park, Kan., and they are
scheduled to shoot an upcoming episode of
Great American Gospel hosted by Gospel mu-
sic legend Ed O'Neal, as well as an upcoming
appearance on the Total Christian Television
network (TCT).
Previous recordings include their recent
self-titled project The Needhams (2005),
A Family Christmas (2004), Saved to Serve
(2004), Almost Home: Live! (2002) and Ready
to Go (2001). And with songs like "Pennies
From Heaven," "Walking on the Water," "One
Way or Another," "Behold the Lamb," "When
the Trumpet Sounds," "I'm Going Through,"
and "He Built a Bridge," The Needhams con-
tinue a tradition of quality music with a strong,
heartfelt message.
A rich history of family harmony and their
personal faith in Jesus Christ have brought The
Needhams to where they are today. Ultimately,
it is their goal to glorify God, encourage fellow
believers, and share the Gospel.
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Students of the Week
Everglades Elementary students achieving excellence in the classroom for the week of Jan. 11-15 are: kindergarten, Daniel
Nyerges, Hunter Misner, Mahallie Comfort, Princessa Prtega; first grade students, Darion Strop, Jessie Benjamin, Zachary
Sutherland, Balin Webb, Monique Cooper; second graders, Brenda Sixto, Gage Lowry, Noelia Ruiz-Hernandez, Yuri Hernandez,
Kaylyn Clarke, Quianna Scales; third graders, Zachary Johnson, Danielle Tribbitt, David Jennings, Genesis Ramos, Tiffton
Allen, Brooke Brazil, Kiana Smith; fourth grade students, Nyideak Mull, Stephanie Sippert, Mariah Mosley, alex Haaka, Isabel
Santabanez and fifth graders, Analleli Hernandez, Yareli Baltazar. Congratulations! to our many outstanding students.
Church cheerleaders win national awards
A local cheerleading group in their first
year of existence took national honors. The
19 young ladies who make up the First Baptist
Church Impact Cheerleading Squad, ranging
from first to tenth graders, recently attended a
national competition and took fourth place in
the high school age division and second place
in the fourth grade division.
While Impact Cheerleading is in its first
year at First Baptist, the program has been in
existence in the state only four years. However,
nationwide the program. sponsored by the Fel-
lowship of Christian Cheerleaders, has been in
existence for about 20 years.
"It has been amazing to me to see them
grow in faith and skill," said Lane Gamiotea,
who works with the cheerleaders. Each cheer
leading training session includes a devotional
time.
The group is expected to be even bigger
and better next year.
Unlike Upward Cheerleaders, who cheer
for the teams in the church's upwards basket
ball program, the Impact Cheerleaders are a
competition group who compete in regional
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Rotary guests envision better water for Haiti
Rotary Guest Speakers Cary McKee More (3) organization whose vision is to success- cholera, typhoid, and dysentery account for ing and changing the behaviors of the com-
2 Life Ministries, Kyle Reno American Well fully implement the placement of wells in stra- 88% percent of the deaths due to unsafe wa- munities and villages on how to manage and
Drilling and Nathan Boleen, founder of the tegic locations at a minimal cost to developing ter or inadequate sanitation or hygiene and handle water in a way to avoid illness, disease
Well Worth It Foundation shared their recent villages, towns and countries. 1.4 million are children ages five and younger. and contamination. With this in mind the re-
mission trip experience to Haiti and future hu- According to World Health Organization The WHO estimates that about 10 percent of sult of healthy communities where kids stay in
manitarian opportunities that have developed (WHO) statistics, 884 million people in the disease worldwide could be prevented with school and lead healthy and productive lives
since their arrival home. world lack access to safe water, and more than improvements to water supply, sanitation, hy- can be achieved.
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missionary in
Haiti spared
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Long time missionary to Haiti and
Okeechobee native Don Dryden escaped
the brunt of the earthquake. For over 30
years Rev. Dryden and his wife Bridgitt
have served in Port-de-Paix. In e-mails sent
to U.S. friends shortly after the earthquake
hit Tuesday afternoon he stated that he and
Bridget and his son Benji and daughter-in-
law Kerri, who are serving with them in
Port-de-Paix, escaped injury.
Port-de-Paix is on the north coast of Hai-
ti, 150 miles north of the capital city Port-au-
Prince where the earthquake was centered.
The Drydens actually felt the walls shak-
ing for about a minute and half and a few
things fell off the shelves. There are reports
of extensive damage and casualties around
Port-au-Prince. The Drydens ask that their
friends keep the country in their prayers.
It is expected that religious and charita-
ble organizations will sponsor relief drives
for Haiti. However, Florida Agriculture and
Consumer Services Commissioner Charles
Bronson warned Floridians to be on the
lookout for scams involving relief aid.
"The people in Haiti need massive
amounts of aid, and we encourage our citi-
zens to be as generous as possible in help-
ing," the commissioner said in a press re-
lease. "But you need to make sure that the
donations you are planning to make will go
to a legitimate organization that will benefit
Haiti, not to con artists who undoubtedly
will try to exploit the tragedy by lining their
own pockets with your donations. Citizens
are urged to call 1-800-HELPFLA (1-800-
435-7352) to make sure that the organiza-
tion is registered with the state as a charity
and to check its complaint history.
sanitation. OUt the 1.8 million deaths each year
from diarrhea, more severe diseases such as
In addition, it's just not about having a
clean CUD of water, it's also about educat-
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Due to inclement weather on Jan. 9, activi-
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couraged to return at no charge. There will be
no admission charge for anyone.
An added feature will be a big community
yard sale. Make your reservation. Call 863-227-
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inside tables. Cost will be $5 for each table.
Entertainment will begin at 10 a.m. and will
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Okeechobee EDC 'growing the economy'
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
"A new chapter in Okeechobee history
is being written," said Brian Cartland of the
Okeechobee Economic Development Coun-
cil (EDC), a division of Okeechobee Main
Street. He was addressing the movers and
shakers of Okeechobee at the inaugural lun-
cheon of the EDC held Wednesday, Jan. 13
at the Williamson Conference Center on the
Dixon Hendry Campus of Indian River State
College.
"Our ability to create the future we want
is based on your involvement," said Mark
Smith, chairman of Okeechobee Main
Street's economic restructuring committee
in his introductory remarks.
Mr. Cartland spoke on "Growing the
Economy in Okeechobee." He said he did
not want his audience to look at the obsta-
cles and miss the opportunities. He said that
in Okeechobee currently unemployment is
above average and wages are below aver-
age.
"The number one thing we need is high-
er wage jobs," Mr. Cartland said.
"The number one thing you need to fo-
cus on is that there isn't just one thing you
need to focus on," he said as he outlined a
diversified program to stimulate the econ-
omy by bringing in new industry paying
higher wages.
Mr. Cartland is setting up a library busi-
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Okeechobee has rail access, a trainable
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He urged the audience to get involved
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mittees of the EDC or by making a financial
contribution.
Mr. Cartland's job is to seek qualified
industry. He defines qualified industry as a
business that is seeking to do something in
six to 12 months and that produces goods to
be sold outside the area.
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Brian Cartland, of the Okeechobee Eco-
nomic Council, spoke at that organiza-
tion's inaugural luncheon held Wednes-
day, Jan. 13 at the Williamson Conference
Center on the Dixon Hendry Campus of
Indian River State College, His topic was
"Growing the Economy in Okeechobee."
Legion plans Free Fair
The American Legion Free Fair will be held Feb. 4 through Feb. 14 on the American
Legion grounds, off State Road 70 near City Hall. During the Free Fair, there will be con-
tests with cash prizes inlcuding Kids Dessert Contest, Jams and Jellies, Pickles and Relish,
Arts and Crafts and the Talent Contest. The fair will also include the annual Miss Ameri-
can Legion Contest. In addition, awards will be given for baking and for chili in the Mrs.
Okeechobee Contest. Booths are available for local vendors and organizations. Anyone
interested in a fair booth should contact the American Legion at 863-763-2950.
Eagles hold BBQ cook off for amateurs
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OHS boys soccer team nips South Fork High
By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Oscar Garcia and Cristhian Toribio scored
goals as Okeechobee High School defeated
South Fork 2-1 in boys soccer action Wednes-
day night at Brahman stadium.
Garcia scored only moments into the
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Oscar Garcia (left) scored a goal a few
moments into the match Wednesday.
game to get the Brahmans on the right track.
He stole a ball near the South Fork goal and
got an opportunity.
"It was a great feeling right off the bat.
Not even a minute into the game we were
up 1-0. They were up to us. They played a
good game today," Garcia said.
Okeechobee lost at Treasure Coast Tues-
Aarian Leon (#1 1) score in
goal in Wednesday's match.
day night which snapped the Brahmans
long winning streak. Coach Lonnie Sears
said that might have affected his team in the
first half.
"We didn't show up to play tonight, at
least in the first half. It might have been a
hang over from Tuesday. We told the kids
you don't have this win just because you
beat them in pre-season," he added.
Sears said the team picked up the inten-
sity in the second half and did a good job as
they moved the ball around, controlled the
ball and limited South Fork's opportunities
to score.
Eddie Guerrero added an assist for
Okeechobee. He attracted a lot of attention
from the defense. Okeechobee did have
several chances near the Bulldogs net in the
second half but couldn't put the ball in the
net. Coach Sears said that has been one of
the team's problems.
"Either you have it or you don't. You can
Girls basketball team loses to Sebastian River
By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
K.P. Pound had 24 points and Brittany
Jackson had 17 points and 17 rebounds as
Sebastian River defeated Okeechobee High
School, 64-43, in girls basketball action Mon-
day night at OHS.
Essence Williams had 12 points and
Markeisha Youmans had 11 points to lead
Okeechobee (9-7).
Brahman Coach Tony Sherlock saw his
team fall behind early, 17-4, and never re-
cover. He said Sebastian (12-2) is one of the
toughest teams in the region.
"They are a good team. They are fast and
they get out and run and they know what
to do with the ball when they get it," he
added.
Youmans grabbed 11 rebounds inside but
Okeechobee rarely got an offensive follow in
the first half. Sebastian had quick hands on
defense and controlled the rebounds as they
built a 21-6 lead after the first quarter and a
38-21 halftime lead.
Pound played well on defense and to-
gether with Jackson scored a number of
baskets on the fast break and on offensive
rebounds.
"It was a great game for us," Jackson
said, "Okeechobee pushed the ball a lot but
it felt good to get the win. I love Sebastian
and Sebastian loves me. We're looking to go
to the state tournament this year."
The Brahmans had their moments with
Keighly Stewart hitting a couple of jump-
ers in the first half and Williams hitting two,
three point attempts. Okeechobee was lim-
ited to outside shots and even had a number
of fast break opportunities go awry due to
blocks near the basket.
"I think Sebastian's quickness got them.
We are not used to teams being as quick as
or quicker than us. They had quickness and
size," Sherlock said.
Okeechobee played better in the second
half as Youmans played better inside and
grabbed some rebounds. She had a couple
of inside baskets in the third quarter but
Okeechobee still trailed 48-23 after three
quarters.
Williams scored five points in the fourth
quarter but it wasn't enough to get Okeecho-
bee back in the game.
Coach Sherlock said his team didn't have
much of a post game and weren't able to
overcome Sebastian's tenacious defense.
"When we can't get the ball inside and
you're not hitting from the outside you'll
have a long night."
coach it as much as you want. If the guys
don't have it, they don't have it. It's unfor-
tunate because they are working their tails
off," he said.
Garcia said he thinks Okeechobee will
continue to play well as they attempt to win
a district soccer championship for the first
time in several years.
I hope we finish well. That is what I'm
expecting. We'll see what happens. I hope
we go all the way," he said.
The boys host their senior night match
on Friday night against Port St. Lucie. The
match begins at 7 p.m.
Boys baseball
plans tryouts
All high school boys interested in play-
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to the annual tryouts that are scheduled
for Monday, Jan. 18 and Tues., Jan. 19.
Coach Dylan Tedders said all prospec-
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OHS boys basketball team wins again
By Charles M. Murphy
Okeechobee News
Okeechobee High School boys basketball
players appear to like home cooking as they
won another home game Tuesday night, 90 74
over Lincoln Park Academy.
Duelle Gore had 17 points and double digit
m ---- - A f m
Duelle Gore (right) had 17 points to
lead four Brahmans in double figures
Tuesday.
rebounds while Troy Harper added 15 points
and 12 rebounds to lead Okeechobee (8-6) to
a big district win.
"We do a good job hustling and on defense.
We have a good team this year," Harper said
afterward, "We have great coaches who push
us hard. We do our best, try out best in practice
and bring that to the court."
Okeechobee got off to a great start in the
game, much like the way they started Satur-
Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy
Ricky Nieto lined up two long range
jumpers right off the bat to get the
Brahmans going Tuesday.
day's win over Boynton Beach. Ricky Nieto
hit two three pointers on the Brahmans first
two possessions, and the Brahmans raced to
a 17-4 lead five minutes into the game. They
built the lead to 23-8 in the first quarter before
Lincoln Park rallied to within 23-15 after eight
minutes.
Brahman Coach Bryan Van Camp said his
team played good defense, made a few easy
shots, and gained confidence, "It's easy to
knock down open shots when you see the ball
go through the basket a few times."
Gore scored some baskets inside and Ricky
Nieto made a nice behind the back feed to
Jonathan Hudoff for a basket as Okeechobee
built a 33-21 lead in the second quarter. Harper
added a three point basket, and Austin Willard
hit two technical foul shots as Okeechobee
built a 48-30 halftime lead.
Harper said it was the Brahman defense that
gave them the lead, "I worry about rebounding
and getting the ball so we can fast break and
score. I'm the highest jumper on the team and
I have to get rebounds."
The 48 points in the first half did not give
Van Camp a false sense of security. He said he
knew Lincoln Park would come back in the
second half, "I told the kids to expect the lead
to shrink. They are a good team. We did a nice
job of responding to their pushes in the second
half."
Lincoln Park went on an 11-3 run to start
the third quarter as Okeechobee went cold
from the floor. The Greyhounds pulled to with-
in nine points on a three pointer by Zachary
Loest, who scored 24 points. Okeechobee re-
sponded through with a 7-0 run of their own to
build their lead to 62-46 after three quarters.
The Greyhounds didn't get closer than 16
points in the fourth quarter. Willard made two
nice buckets in the lane and Aaron Suarez had
nine points in the final stanza. Suarez finished
with 12 points and Willard had 13 points. An-
drew Rogers had 24 points for Lincoln Park.
Okeechobee hosts another district oppo
nent Jensen Beach on Friday night. Coach Van
Camp said it will be an important game, "If we
can fill the stands it will be an exciting night.
Jensen is playing good basketball right now.
We look forward to the matchup."
The Okeechobee JV lost 51-48 in an excit-
ing nail biter against Lincoln Park.
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sec. dep. includes wa-
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LAKE PORT 3 br, 3 ba,
unfurnished, on rim ca-
nal, all people welcome
$1000/mo 1st. last &
sec. (863) 946-1775
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Extra Large Kitchen +
Media Rm. Fenced yard.
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CITY EAR SCOPING MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Okeechobee will be meet-
ing on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., to identify major is-
sues for the Eva nation an Appraisal Report of the City's Comprehensive
Plan as described in 163.3191(3) F.S. The meeting will be held at City Hall,
55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The public is invited and en-
couraged to attend.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that no stenographic record by a
certified court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. Accordingly,
any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters no-
ticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimo-
ny and evidence at said meeting upon which any appeal is to be based.
Please contact City Administration, 863-763-3372, or website
www.cityofokeechobee com to obtain a copy of the agenda.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 per-
sons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding
should contact the Fire Department at 863-763-4423 for assistance.
by: James E. Kirk, Mayor
Lane Gamlotea, CMC, City Clerk
343889 ON 1/15/10
Notice of Hearing
Okeechobee County Code Enforcement
Special Magistrate
The Okeechobee County Special Magistrate will hold a public meeting on
Tuesday, January 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. The public meebng will be held at
the Okeechobee County Health Department Auditorium, located at 1728
N.W. 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Flonda. For more information, contact Vir-
ginia Deny at the Planning and Development Department, 499 N.W. 5th
venue, Okeechobee, Flonda 34972, (863) 763-5548 ext. 3010.
All interested parbes shall have the opportunity to be heard at this public
meeting. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the Code Enforce-
ment Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal will be based. Code Enforcement tapes are for the sole purpose
of backup for official records of the Department.
Virginia Derry, Secretary to the
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
343994 ON 1/15,17/10
NOTICE OF CITY PLANNING BOARD MEETING
NOTICE: The City of Okeechobee Planning Board will meet as the Local
Planning Agency on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. or as
soon thereafter as possible, to consider any proposed amendments, submit-
ted by City Staff or citizens, to the adopted City Comprehensive Plan, which
may include amendments to the adopted Land Development Regulatons
(LDR's). All amendments are forwarded, with a recommendation, to the City
Council for final consideration. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 55
Southeast 3rd Avenue, in the Council Chambers, Room 200, Okeechobee,
Florida.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that no stenographic record by a
certified court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. Accordingly,
any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters no-
ticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the tesbmo-
ny and evidence at said meeting upon which any appeal is to be based.
Please contact General Services at 863-763-3372, or website
www.citvofokeechobee com to obtain a copy of the agenda.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 per-
sons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding
should contact the General Services Office at 863-763-3372 for assistance.
BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator
343893 ON 1/15/10
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Florida Department of Transportation Project
3Bids will be received by the District One Office until 2:00 RM. on Friday,
January 29, 2010, for the following Proposals:
E1H98- A Certification of Qualification is not required for Retro-Reflective
pavement Markers Removal & Replacement in Manatee & Sarasota
counties Budget Estimate: $296,000.00
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342717 ON 1/8,15/10
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Technical Review Committee of
Lie City of Okeechobee will meet in Regular Session on Thursday, Janu-
ary 21, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeecho-
bee, Florida. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that no stenographic record by a
certifiedd court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. Accordingly,
any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters no-
]ced herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimo-
Iy and evidence at said meeting upon which any appeal is to be based.
'lease contact Bett Clement at 863-763-3372, or website
Nww.citvofokeechobee com to obtain a copy of the agenda.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding
should contact the General Services Office at 863-763-3372 for assistance.
by: Brian Whitehall, City Administrator
343891 ON 1/15/10
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Okee-
:hobee will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 19, 2010,
5:00 p.m., at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The
public is invited and encouraged to attend.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that no stenographic record by a
certified court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. Accordingly,
any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters no-
:iced herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimo-
ry and evidence at said meeting upon which any appeal is to be based.
Please contact City Administrabon at 863-763-3372, or website
ww.cityofokeechobee com to obtain a copy of the agenda.
:n accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding
should contact the City Clerk's Office at 863-763-3372 for assistance.
)y: James E. Kirk, Mayor
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
343886 ON 1/15/10
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Public Notice
NOTICE
The Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County,Florida is
seeking interested applicants for appointment to two (2) member positions
on the Treasure Coast Community Action Agency Advisory Board. This Advi-
sory Board reviews, monitors and provides recommendations concerning
policy, procedures, and specific initiatives associated with the expenditure of
Community Services Block Grant funding in Okeechobee,St.Lucie and Martin
Counties.
An appointee must be a resident of Okeechobee County.
One appointee must be a representative of the low income population cho-
sen by a democratic selection procedure adequate to assure that they are a
representative of the poor of Okeechobee County.
One appointee must be a representative of business, industry, labor, wel-
fare or education interests in Okeechobee County.
Applications may be obtained from the County Administrator's office at 312
NW 3rd Street, 2nd floor, Judicial Center Okeechobee County or download-
ed from the Okeechobee County website at: co.okeechobee.fl.us.
All applicants must complete a board/committee application form. Applica-
tions must be submitted to the County Administrator's office no later than
4:00 PM January 22, 2010.
A public vote on the Representative of the low income populabon will take
place on January 25, 2010 between the hours of 10:30AM and 4:30 PM at:
Lottie Raulerson Senior Center
1019 W.South Park St.
Okeechobee, F1.34972
Clif Betts,Jr.,Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Okeechobee,County,Florida
Sharon Robertson,Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
Okeechobee CountyFlornda
343616 ON 1/13,15/10
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORDA
CASE NO. 2009-CP-248
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARGARET V. DOVIDIO
a/k/a MARGARET MATTIACE
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
MARGARET V DOVIDIO, a/k/a MAR-
GARET MATTIACE, deceased, whose
date of death was August 30, 2008,
and whose social secunty number is
068-22-5994, is pending in the Cir-
cuit Court for Okeechobee County,
Flonda, Probate Division, the ad-
dress of which is 312 N.W. 3rd
Street, Okeechobee, Flonda 34972.
The names and address of the per-
sonal representative and the person-
al representative's attomey 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
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF-
TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTH 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 January 8, 2010.
Personal Representative:
MARGARET CAMERON
5328 SE 64th Terrace
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Attorney for Personal Representative:
COLIN M. CAMERON
200 N.E. 4th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 763-8600
Fla. Bar No. 270441
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE
19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL
JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO: 47-2009-CA-00687
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
TIMOTHY J. BURNS, ET AL.,
DEFENDANTSS.
NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: TIMOTHY J. BURNS AND
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
TIMOTHY J. BURNS
whose residence is unknown if
he/she/they be living; and if he/she/
they be dead, the unknown defen-
dants who may be spouses, heirs,
devisees, grantees, assignees, lien-
ors, creditors, trustees, and all par-
ties claiming an interest by, through,
under or against the Defendants,
who are not known to be dead or
alive, and all parties having or claim-
ing to have any nght, title or interest
in the property descnbed in the
mortgage being foreclosed herein.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
an action to foreclose a mortgage on
the following property:
THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2
OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE
SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 10 SEC-
TION 35, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH,
RANGE 33 EAST AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3A-D
INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS
OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA; SUBJECT TO AN EASE-
MENT OF THE NORTH 30 FEET
THEREOF FOR ROAD AND
DRAINAGE PURPOSES. AND THE
WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF
THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH
1/2 OF TRACT 10, SECTION 35,
TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE
33 EAST AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 4, PAGES 3A-D INCLU-
SIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORI-
DA; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT
OF THE NORTH 30 FEET THERE-
OF FOR ROAD AND DRAINAGE
PURPOSES. AND THE EAST 1/2
OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE
NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2
OF TRACT 10, SECTION 35.
TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE
33 EAST AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 4, PAGES 3A-D INCLU-
SIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORI-
DA; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT
OF THE NORTH 30 FEET THERE-
OF FOR ROAD AND DRAINAGE
PURPOSES. AND THE WEST 'A
OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE
NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2
OF TRACT 10, SECTION 35.
TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH. RANGE
33 EAST AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 4, PAGES 3A-D INCLU-
SIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
OKEECHOBEECOUNTY, FLORI-
DA; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT
OF THE NORTH 30 FEET THERE-
OF FOR ROAD AND DRAINAGE
PURPOSES.
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it on DA-
VID J. STERN, ESQ. Plaintiffs attor-
ney, whose address is 900 South
Pne Island Road #400, Plantation,
FL 33324-3920, no later than 30
days from the date of the first publi-
cation of this notice of action and file
the onginal with the clerk of this
court either before service on Plain-
tiffs attorney or immediately thereaf-
ter; otherwise a default will be
entered against you for the relief de-
manded in the complaint or petition
filed herein.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court at OKEECHOBEE County
Florida, this 5th day of January
2010.
SHARON ROBERTSON
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: Arlene Nealis
DEPUTY CLERK
LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. STERN
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
900 SOUTH PINE ISLAND ROAD
SUITE 400
PLANTATION, FL 33324-3920
09-88365 NATB
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 hearing impaired call 1-800-955-
8771. If you are voice impaired call
1-800-955-8770, via Flonda Relay
Service.
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Grab a bargain from your
neighbor's garage, attic,
basement or closet in
today's classified.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE NINETEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 2009-DR-208
Division: Domestic Relations
JOHN WESLEY TOMMIE,
Petitioner,
and
MELODY TOMMIE,
Respondent
NOTICE OF ACTION
FOR PUBLICATION
TO: Melody Tommie
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an ac-
tion for Dissolution of Marriage, in-
cluding claims for dissolution of
mamage, payment of debts, division
of real and personal property, and
for payments of support, has been
filed against you. You are required
to serve a copy of your wntten de-
fenses, if any, to this action on Tra-
vis W Trueblood, Petitioner's
attorney, whose address is RO. Box
1270, 24704 U.S. Hwy. 27, Moore
Haven, FL 33471, on or before Feb.
8, 2010, and file the original with the
clerk of this court at Okeechobee
County Courthouse, 312 N.W. 3rd
Street, Okeechobee, Forida 34972,
either before service on Petitioner's
attomey or immediately thereafter;
otherwise a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded
in the petition.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Forida
Family Law Rules of Procedure, re-
quires certain automabc disclosure
of documents and information. Fail-
ure to comply can result in sanc-
tions, including dismissal or stinking
of pleading
DATED this 4th day of January
2010.
SHARON ROBERTSON
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Arlene Nealis
Deputy Clerk
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO.: 47-2008-CA-000693
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST
2006-WF1,
Plaintiff,
EDGARDO LOPEZ et al,
Defendantss.
AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: MARIA V. OQUENDO
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
1645 16th CT SW #7
Vero Beach, FL 32962
CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PAR-
TIES 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 INTER-
EST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVI-
SEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER
CLAIMANTS
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose a mortgage on the fol-
lowing property in OKEECHOBEE
County, Flonda:
LOT 41 BLOCK 48, UNIT 5 OF
BASSW60OD ESTATES AC-
CORDING TO PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3
PAGE 51, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
wntten defenses within 30 days after
the first publication, if any, on Flori-
da Default Law Group, L., Plaintiffs
attorney, whose address is 9119
Corporate Lake Dnve, Suite 300,
Tampa, Florida 33634, and file the
onginal with this Court either before
service on Plaintiffs attorney or im-
mediately thereafter; otherwise a
default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the Com-
plaint or petition.
This notice shall be published once
each week for two consecutive
weeks in the Okeechobee News (In-
dependent Newspapers).
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court on this 5 day of Jan. 2010.
Sharon Robertson
Clerk of the Court
BY: Linda F Young
As Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, PL.
PRO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
NMNC-CONV F08108194
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IN CIRCUIT COURT,
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2009 CA 630
RIVERSIDE NATIONAL BANK, etc.,
Plainmff,
VS
DONALD P. RIDER, SR.,
et ux, et al.,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: DONALD P RIDER, SR.
Residence and address unknown
JOAN C. RIDER
(Spouse of Donald P Rider Sr)
Residence and address unknown
All parties claiming interest by,
through, under or against DONALD
R RIDER, SR. and JOAN C. RIDER,
his wife Residences and Addresses
Unknown
All persons or parties having, or
claiming to have, any right, title or
interest in and to the property here-
inafter described
Residences and Addresses Unknown
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
an action to foreclose a mortgage on
the following descnbed real property
in Okeechobee County, Florida:
Unit No. 240, BLUE CYPRESS
GOLF AND RV RESORT, an RV
Condominium, according to
the Declaration of Condomin-
ium thereof, as recorded in 0.
R. Book 320, Page 741
through 811 (Condominium
Plat Book 1, Pages 45 through
51), of the Public Records of
Okeechobee County, Florida,
together with all appurtenanc-
es of such unit according to
the Declaration of Condomin-
ium
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it on
FRANK H. FEE, IV, ESQ. of FEE, De-
ROSS & FEE, Plaintiffs attorneys,
whose address is 426 Avenue A, Fort
Pierce, Flonda, 34950, and file the
onginal with the Clerk of this Court,
within 30 days of first publication, ei-
ther before service on Plaintffs at-
torney or immediately thereafter;
otherwise, a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded
in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court on the 5th day of January,
2010.
SHARON ROBERTSON
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
BY: Arlene Nealis
As Deputy Clerk
Frank H. Fee, IV, Esquire
Fee, DeRoss & Fee, PL.
426 Avenue A
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Attorey for Plaintiff
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