Jobless Rates Fall Jensen Beach by Charles M

Vol. 104 No. 12 Sunday, January 27, 2013 75¢ Plus tax OHS boys soccer team beats Jobless rates fall Jensen Beach By Charles M. Murphy dents who collected benefi ts in ... Page 11 Okeechobee News Okeechobee which compared to Monthly jobless fi gures were 1,820 in November. One year ago Is your thyroid encouraging for Okeechobee the jobless rate stood at 10.8 per- working properly? County in December as the job- cent as 2,078 residents collected ... Page 15 less rate fell from 9.4 to 8.8 per- benefi ts. Only 11 Florida Coun- cent according to the Florida ties had lower jobless rates than Department of Economic Oppor- Okeechobee last month. What should tunity. There were 1,713 resi- See JOBS — Page 5 county do with Okee-Tantie? ... Page 4 Submitted photo/Eric Kopp Eddie Lehman, Tony Stark and James Stiert were named the Youngster mauled Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce employees of the fourth OHS girls bball quarter in the citizen volunteers division. On hand for that an- seniors honored nouncement were: Major Noel Stephen, Mr. Stark, Mr. Stiert and Sheriff Paul May. Mr. Lehman is not pictured. ... Page 8 by family pit bull Two Buckhead dogs Lake Levels “If it comes in your yard deemed ‘dangerous’ Citizen volunteers, and you start taking care 14.78 feet By Eric Kopp of it, it’s your dog.” Okeechobee News Last Year: 13.35 feet deputies honored — Bob Jones, Glades County MOORE HAVEN—A 3-year-old Director of Public Safety 6SRQVRUHG%\ By Eric Kopp needed help. The fi rst call went boy was airlifted to Lee County Okeechobee News out to the wildlife offi cers with Memorial Hospital after he was the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- Citizen volunteers and employ- mauled about the head and neck This case was the second servation Commission (FWC). ees of the Okeechobee County area by a male pit bull taken in by dog bite case to occur in Glades 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW However, they had to fi rst get a Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO) have his family. County in less than a month. 63DUURWW$YH boat then would be coming to been named the employees of Bob Jones, Glades County di- On Dec. 26, 2012, a man was Okeechobee from Moore Haven. the quarter for the fourth quarter. rector of public safety, said the attacked and bitten while walking Source: South Florida Water Because the boat was sinking dog showed up in the family’s near the entrance to the Buck- Employees are chosen in one and daylight was fading away a Management District. Depth given of four classifi cations: volunteer, yard about three weeks prior head Ridge Marina. call was made to the OCSO Search Glades County Animal Control in feet above sea level administration, correction and to the Jan. 18 incident and they and Rescue Unit who responded Offi cer Mike Ashworth said four law enforcement. started to care for it. to their building at the back boat “If it comes into your yard and dogs, all pit bulls, were seized Eddie Lehman, Tony Stark basin at Okee-Tantie. However, you start taking care of it, it’s your and placed in quarantine for 10 and James Stiert were named the they found they were unable to dog,” said Mr. Jones in a Jan. 23 days. After that time had elapsed citizen volunteers of the quarter access the storage area and had phone interview. none of the dogs showed any and were nominated by Detective to improvise by bypassing the ig- signs of rabies. See page 4 for information about Mr. Jones surmised the animal Lieutenant Brad Stark. nition of one of the boats there. The victim suffered puncture how to contact this newspaper. was probably a catch dog for a Lt. Stark said he nominated the Because of their quick re- wounds to the upper thigh and three volunteers for their quick sponse and quick thinking, they hog hunter. abrasions to his arms. Mr. Jones newszap.com and innovative thinking that led were able to reach the stranded The dog was euthanized and said the man, who lives in the Na- Free Speech Free Ads to the rescue of a man and a 10- boaters and rescue them before tested for rabies. Those tests were ples area, went to a hospital that year-old child whose boat was nightfall. By this time, however, negative, added Mr. Jones. night then followed up with his sinking on Lake Okeechobee. the boat was submerged. He explained that the child suf- personal physician about seven He said the boater called the Lt. Stark also nominated OCSO fered multiple lacerations about or eight days later. sheriff’s offi ce and told dispatch- his face and neck, and one of his ers his boat was sinking and he See OCSO — Page 5 ears badly injured. See DOGS — Page 10 2 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee JanuaryMay 27, 20102013

OMS Humane Society needs volunteers The Okeechobee Humane Society Pet/ Students of Rescue is in need of volunteers to help with ofﬁ ce work and to help as kennel supervi- the week sors. Any time you can spare is appreci- Osceola Middle School’s ated. The organization is a non-proﬁ t with very own Cassandra no paid staff and depends on volunteers. Franco has demonstrat- Contact Belina Forlifer at 863-357-1104. ed her artistic talent with banners that showcase each of our teams with Roofing with the name you trust! our school’s theme for the year: Osceola Mid- dle School- ON FIRE! Congratulations to the ROOFING following Students of & REPAIRS the Week for Jan. 17, Residential with our Teacher of the Commercial week, Mrs. Finch! Vic- toria Cline, Amy Trent, FREE Estimates Barbara Lewis- Dolphins on FIRE!, Yesenia San- tizo- Eagles on FIRE!, Licensed and Insured St. Lic. CCC046939 Richard Spiess- Jag- uars on FIRE!, Hunter Don’t make a Mistake! Derry- Marlins on FIRE!, Call Big Lake Kaleigh Jones- Stingrays on FIRE! and Ada Cobo. Special to the Okeechobee News 863-763-ROOF (7663)

In the Military Okeechobee Forecast Presented by Powell graduates basic training Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Bran- den C. Powell graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an Today: Partly cloudy. High intensive, eight-week of 79F. Winds from the North program that includ- at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ed training in military ENE in the afternoon. discipline and studies, Tonight: Fog overnight. FISHING. ADVANCED. Air Force core values, Low of 57F. Winds from the physical ﬁ tness, and ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Partly basic warfare prin- cloudy. Branden C. ciples and skills. Powell Airmen who com- Extended Forecast plete basic training Monday: Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of earn four credits toward an associate in 81F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. applied science degree through the Com- Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Fog over- munity College of the Air Force. Powell is night. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 5 the son of Ronald Powell of Meadowlark to 10 mph. Place, Alabaster, Ala. He is a 1995 graduate Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of of Okeechobee High School, Fla. He earned an associate degree in 1997 from Santa Fe 84F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. College, Gainesville. Tuesday Night: Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. “Always on Top of the Job” LAKE OKEECHOBEE 02.07 - 02.10

SCAN FOR Re-Roofing Specialists CLEWISTON, FL EVENT DETAILS • Metal & Shingle Roofs • Flats & Leaks Repair FLW EXPO & WEIGH-IN FREE ESTIMATES SAT. & SUN. AT WALMART I NOON - 4 P.M.

State Lic.#CCC1327338 WALMART PRO DAY I SATURDAY, FEB. 2 I NOON – 2 P.M. MEET THE FLW PRO ANGLERS I GET AUTOGRAPHS & PHOTOS I LEARN THE BEST FISHING TIPS & TECHNIQUES 863-357-3838 www.facebook.com/flwfishing www.twitter.com/flwfishing www.flwoutdoors.com January2 27, 2013 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20103 ArrigoFtPierce.com

UP TO

Jim Arrigo John Arrigo UP Owner & President RIG Vice President & TO R O General Manager Offers available on select models with approved credit. Excludes ad specials. A

REAR DVD 2013 200 Ram Touring 2012 Cargo C/V SALE PRICE...... 22,695 SALE PRICE...... 24,250 YOUR DOWN .....-4,500 YOUR DOWN .....-5,000 WE MATCH ...... -4,500 WE MATCH ...... -5,000 LEATHER YOU * 6 TO YOU $ * 4 TO PAY $ CHOOSE PAY CHOOSE 2013 AS 13,695 FROM AT AS 14,250 FROM AT Town & Country LOW AS THIS PRICE LOW AS THIS PRICE

2012 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT SALE PRICE...... 30,990 YOUR DOWN...... -4,000 SALE PRICE ...... 35,515 WE MATCH ...... -4,000 YOUR DOWN ...... -8,000 Ram

2012 300 2013 YOU PAY AS LOW AS WE MATCH...... -8,000 $ * Ltd. YOU PAY AS LOW AS 1500 22,990 SALE PRICE...... 33,395 • Family owned/operated for 22 years! * SALE PRICE...... 24,320 YOUR DOWN .....-5,500 • The Largest Volume Dealer in the World! $ YOUR DOWN .....-4,000 WE MATCH ...... -5,500 WE MATCH ...... -4,000 OR $ † • Free 2-Year Maintenance Plan! Per YOU * 6 TO , YOU $ * 6 TO $ • Free Roadside Assistance Plan! 19515 LEASE FOR Mo. PAY CHOOSE PAY CHOOSE AS LOW AS 279 AS 22,395 FROM AT • Saturday Service Hours! • Free WiFi! AS 16,320 FROM AT 4 TO CHOOSE FROM AT THIS PRICE LOW AS THIS PRICE • No Service Appointment Necessary! 4 TO CHOOSE FROM AT THIS PRICE LOW AS THIS PRICE • 90 Service Bays! • Child Playroom Area! AND SO MUCH MORE!

2013 Journey 2013 Compass SXT Sport SALE PRICE...... 24,385 SALE PRICE...... 21,420 YOUR DOWN .....-4,500 YOUR DOWN .....-3,000 WE MATCH ...... -4,500 Bankruptcies… Divorce… Slow Pay… WE MATCH ...... -3,000 YOU $ * 4 TO Repossessions… Foreclosures…1st Time Buyer… YOU $ * 4 TO PAY CHOOSE PAY CHOOSE 2013 Avenger AS 15,385 FROM AT IF YOU WORK...YOU DRIVE! 2013 Patriot Sport AS 15,420 FROM AT LOW AS THIS PRICE LOW AS THIS PRICE SALE PRICE ...... 19,990 GET PRE-APPROVED CREDIT SALE PRICE ...... 17,815 YOUR DOWN ...... -3,500 2013 Dart ArrigoFtPierce.COM YOUR DOWN ...... -2,000 WE MATCH ...... -3,500 WE MATCH ...... -2,000 2012 Liberty YOU PAY AS LOW AS SXT Turbo YOU PAY AS LOW AS # Sport SALE PRICE...... 21,105 SALE PRICE...... 26,635 $ * YOUR DOWN .....-3,000 $ * YOUR DOWN .....-5,000 WE MATCH ...... -3,000 WE MATCH ...... -5,000 YOU * 12 TO YOU * 10 TO , $ CHOOSE , $ 12990 PAY 13815 PAY CHOOSE AS 15,105 FROM AT AS , FROM AT LOW AS THIS PRICE 16635 6 TO CHOOSE FROM AT THIS PRICE 2 TO CHOOSE FROM AT THIS PRICE LOW AS THIS PRICE

STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM 5851 SOUTH US HIGHWAY 1., FT. PIERCE Sun: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM SERVICE HOURS: JUST SOUTH OF MIDWAY ROAD Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sat: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Sun: Closed

Ulrich Rd

1-855-374-5019 1 Ft. Pierce • West Palm • Sawgrass Sunshine Blvd Oleander Ave ArrigoFtPierce.com Easy St Saeger Ave ALL OFFERS FOR WELL QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS, NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. CUSTOMER MUST QUALIFY FOR ALL REBATES & INCENTIVES. DEALER RETAINS ALL REBATES & INCENTIVES. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. MUST PRESENT AD AT TIME OF PURCHASE TO RECEIVE ADVERTISED OFFERS. OFFERS EXPIRE DATE OF PUBLICATION. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. VEHICLE ART FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY, OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OR VARYING MODEL MAY BE SHOWN. OFFERS NOT IN CONJUNCTION, OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLY, SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. PREVIOUS SALES EXCLUDED. VEHICLE STOCK QUANTITIES VARY DAILY, RANKINGS BASED ON REGISTERED SALES FOR CHRYSTLER CORP *PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG, TITLE. ALL FACTORY, ALLY BANK AND ARRIGO DISCOUNTS REBATES AND INCENTIVES APPLIED INCLUDING OWNER/LEASE LOYALTY REBATES IF QUALIFIED **WE WILL BEAT ANY LOCAL, VALID, PRINTED ADVERTISEMENT FROM ANOTHER AUTHORIZED DODGE CHRYSLER OR JEEP DEALER WITHIN THE SE BUSINESS CENTER ZONE ON ANY NEW IDENTICALLY EQUIPPED IN STOCK VEHICLE. CUSTOMER MUST PRESENT COMPETITORS AD AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND SUPPLY ACCURATE VIN NUMBER. COMPETITORS AD MUST BE DATED SAME DAY AS THE CUSTOMERS PURCHASE. IF WE BEAT THE COMPETITORS PRICE , YOU MUST BUY THE VEHICLE FROM ARRIGO. DEALER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE FROM THE OTHER DEALER. OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLY, SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. †36 MONTH LEASE, 10K MILES PER YEAR. $3000 CASH OR TRADE EQUITY DUE AT SIGNING PLUS, TAX, TAG, TITLE, SECURITY DEPOSIT. ALL FACTORY, ALLY BANK AND ARRIGO DISCOUNTS REBATES AND INCENTIVES APPLIED INCLUDING OWNER/LEASE LOYALTY REBATES. PAYMENT PLUS TAX EACH MONTH. OFFER VALID ON SELECT MODELS TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS WITH MINIMUM 750 CREDIT SCORE, AND APPROVED TRU ALLY. *RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS APPLY TO MAINTENANCE PLAN AND ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. 4 Okeechobee News OPINION January 27, 2013 Public Forum/Speak Out Refl ections from the pulpit Speak Out has moved online, where OCRA tourney The word of the Lord tended for us to receive it. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profi table it is quicker and easier to share your • I watched the last commission meet- for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for ideas and converse with others. Go to ing today and sat back and wondered why endures forever instruction in righteousness, that the man of www.newszap.com, click on the com- some questions about the OCRA tourney on By Rev. James R. Dawson Jr. munity name and your local or state the agenda couldn’t be answered. The exact Assistant Pastor God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16, 17. Public Forum. There, you can create same Dixie Girls tourneys (all four divisions) First United Methodist Church new topics or comment on existing were held in Okeechobee on the same grass The world around us is trying hard to We, who call ourselves Christians, are topics. What follows is a sampling of fi elds in 2002. Guess what? In 2003 the bid confuse and twist the Christian’s train of people who believe that Jesus Christ is our some of the discussions currently tak- was awarded to Okeechobee again all four di- thought to believe that the Bible is somehow ing place. Thanks for participating! visions. Brought in tons of money to the com- Lord and Savior. Meaning that “Yeshua” out dated and/or wrong. With controversial munity. Only thing asked of the county was use (The Messiah’s Hebrew name), Jesus Christ, topics like: evolution, abortion, homosexu- Activities of their facility and maintenance of the fi elds is God. He came to Earth to redeem man- ality, tithing, etc ... just to name a few, to kind from their sin because of the separation • We have tons of vacant land to host trade between games and help with the fl ooding Bible-believing Christians there should not shows, boat shows, concerts of all types but which is always going to occur with multiple from God that sin has caused. Standing in be any controversy because God’s Word they must be big enough to attract not only inches of rain. Along with the girls tourney in front of a Holy and Just God with their sin, settles these issues by making no apology to venders and competitors but also spectators. 2003, OCRA also hosted the state tourney for God would have no choice but to fi nd us the world’s greatest minds or philosophers. Every time the county seems to hit on some- Dixie Boys Pre-Majors the same weekend at guilty of willful disobedience against Him. “For the message of the cross is foolishness thing that has potential, they stop it. The rea- the high school. There were teams staying in The punishment is just, it is Hell. to those who are perishing but to us who sons are: Not enough turnout, didn’t generate Ft. Pierce and Sebring because Okeechobee But we wouldn’t want it any differently, are being saved it is the power of God. For it enough income, too much hassle, too much was packed full. Now we want to sit back and what if a person murdered your son or is written: ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the hard work ... etc. I am sure you have heard have somebody else do it for us. daughter? Before a good judge, who is fair wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will them all. If you go to other towns and check and just, the person who committed this frustrate.’” 1 Corinthians 1: 18, 19. out events you notice that in order for some- Okee-Tantie crime may say, “Judge, the good that I have As Christians, we have nothing to be thing to be successful, you have to keep run- • I just listened to the Thursday county done in my life has by far outweighed this ning it. Give it time to be noticed. Having an afraid of when it comes to who we are and commission meeting expecting to hear how one bad thing. I shouldn’t be punished.” The event one weekend then say it was a failure what we believe. The same Christ who was the Okee-Tantie project would move along parents of the child will still want justice for born of a virgin, died on a cross, rose from because people didn’t catch on, just means as the county, state and developer ironed out you need to run it again and advertise better. their child’s murder and a good judge will the dead and ascended into Heaven is the • In the olden days the neighbors got to- the issues relating to the project, bringing rev- see that the punishment fi ts the crime. same God that has written the true and liv- gether and played cards, popped corn and had enue and jobs to Okeechobee. What I heard This is why Jesus came into the world to ing Word for all of us to enjoy. Yes, He is the a great time. Bring the kiddies and let them instead was Ray Domer making a motion to live in the fl esh, so that we would not have same God that created the heavens and the kill the whole project with Hoover and Helton play their own little card games (no babysit- to endure the punishment of our disobedi- earth in six days, allowed a snake to talk to voting with him. Dead project ... dead town. ters). If it developed over time that some “take- ence towards God. A just and righteous God Eve in the Garden, walked on the waters at over type” thought they had to run everything, • Another “fail.” Domer was on that board would have no choice but to punish our acts and so were the two commissioners when ef- the Sea of Galilee and gives us moral abso- they simply were not notifi ed of the next get- of disobedience with hell’s eternal fi re and lutes for all people to follow. God can do this together. It has gotten so that people think they forts should have been taken to correct the problems before it came to this point. Ignore damnation. A Christian knows that because because His Word says so and we who are have to have big expensive equipment, (trucks of God’s great love for mankind, there is only to muddy up, etc.), in order to have any fun. it and it shall pass. His people believe it so because we are His • The real issue is why did the county let one way to heaven. We believe that Christ is people who knows His truth “having been The right to bear arms the park fall apart in the fi rst place? It used the only way to God, that there is only one born again, not of a corruptible seed but in- truth that gets you there, and only one life • I’ve been reading and listening a lot to make money. But after the storms in 2004 corruptible, through the word of God which about the connection to meds in this regard. and 2005, they did not repair the damages. So worth living that is pleasing unto Him. That lives and abides forever, because ‘All fl esh There are people who truly believe all these they had to close part of the park and then way, truth, and life only comes through Je- is as grass, and all the glory of man as the stress and anxiety meds are part of a conspir- it no longer made money. They sink millions sus Christ (John 14:6), because of what He fl ower of the grass. The grass withers, and acy. Plus we know who is really benefi tting into the agri-civic center—which has lost did on the Cross, when He took our punish- the fl ower falls away, but the word of the from all those pharmaceuticals out there. money every year since they built it—but ment and shame while dying in our place. Lord endures forever.’ Now this is the word We know the doctors get perks for pushing would not spend the money to repair the In Philippians 1; 21, A Christian knows which by the gospel was preached to you.” them. We know the manufacturers make damages to the infrastructure at the Okee- that to live is to live for Christ. Meaning, we 1 Peter 1:23, 24 a huge profi t. It is also concluded that the Tantie campground. are expected to live an honest and truthful Meaning if you believe in Christ (be- side effects have contributed greatly to car • Also, they closed the bait shop. If the life even if it leads to our death. We can do cause what we know and believe about crashes, rage, odd and abnormal behaviors. county can’t make money running that shop, this by trusting and obeying in God’s Holy Christ comes from the Bible), then you are They also have not fully revealed the long- why don’t they rent it out to someone who Word. The last part of the Philippians pas- to believe the entire Bible and not pick and term effects on the body but we do know could make a go of it there? At least the coun- sage tells us that “to die is gain” (the gain choose to believe what you like, because life they cause teeth to rot, hair to thin, heart, ty would get a little revenue that way instead mentioned here means literally living in is hard enough than to live it as a Christian in liver and kidney problems plus throw off the of letting it sit empty. It was very convenient body’s chemistry. So meds could easily play heaven with Christ for all eternity). So as constant confusion. for fi shermen who forgot something or ran Christians, we trust and believe that the Believe in all of God’s Word, because it is a roll in this but not all cases. There is a pill out of something to just run into that shop. for everything. Bible is God’s Word in how God superin- as true as your salvation. January2 27, 2013 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20105 OCSO Continued From Page 1

Crime Scene Technician and Fingerprint Ex- aminer Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Moore as the administrative employee of the quarter. “Currently, she is our only ‘expert’ latent fi ngerprint examiner,” wrote Lt. Stark. “She spends countless hours entering both elimi- nation latent fi ngerprints and case evidence latent fi ngerprints into our AFIS system. Due to her tireless effort she has been able to as- sist law enforcement with many suspects who are now either incarcerated or awaiting trial and off the streets.” He went on to say that she is a “valuable asset” to the department. In this age of exploitive Detention Deputy Monica Rubens was named the corrections employee of the Submitted photo/OCSO and trashy media, we’re quarter and was nominated by Lieutenant The Criminal Investigations Division of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce Van Hortman. proud to be different. was named the unit of the fourth quarter by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi “She is very knowledgeable of every post. Offi cer Rubens is always willing to stay over due to their work on an undercover drug operation dubbed Cocaine Cowboy. We believe in operating or report early to a shift if that shift is short On hand for the presentation of their certifi cate were: (left to right) Detective and publishing our staffed,” said Lt. Hortman. “She shows ex- Javier Gonzalez, Major Noel Stephen, Detective Captain John Rhoden, Detec- cellent working skills at all times.” tive Rick Voss and Sheriff Paul May. newspaper as a public The law enforcement offi cer of the quar- dents, a criminal is off the streets and the ter was Deputy Heath Hughes. He was nom- trust. community has become a safer place in inated by Crime Scene Technician Kathleen which to live,” stated the nominators. Watson, Deputy Sergeant Shannon Peter- Finally, the Criminal Investigations Divi- son, Detective Corporal Shane Snyder and sion were nominated by the Florida Attorney Fulfilling our public Lt. Stark. General for their participation in Operation After fi nding a broken gate, Deputy Cocaine Cowboy. trust requires that we try Hughes performed a security check of a “They are a shining example of how ef- building on U.S. 441 S.E. While checking to bring out the best in fective great police work and sacrifi ce can doors on the building he noticed several be for a community. This long-term inves- boxes containing Spice packages. He then our community and its tigation required teamwork and persever- contacted the Okeechobee Narcotics Task ance,” stated the letter. “All targets were ar- people. We seek the Force about the possible illegal activity. rested, prosecuted and sentenced without a His action led to the issuance of a search necessity for trial given the thoroughness of highest common warrant and the seizure of an alleged Spice the investigation.” manufacturing lab that consisted of several denominators, not the Unit members are: Detective Captain thousand dollars in potential hazardous ma- John Rhoden, Detective Sergeant Jimmy terials that could be sold in the community. lowest. We don’t engage Mills, Detective Corporal Shane Snyder, De- A few weeks prior to this incident, Deputy tective Roy Gilchrist, Detective James Pick- in gutter journalism. We Hughes conducted a burglary investigation ering, Detective Kristin Gray, Detective Rick which led to a suspect and the recovery of a Voss, Detective Javier Gonzalez, Detective Submitted Photo/OCSO know we can achieve stolen vehicle. Augustin Saucedo and Deputy Justin Akins. Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce “Due to the offi cer’s willingness to con- success on the high road. All of those chosen as employees of the Deputy Heath Hughes was recently duct a thorough investigation in both inci- quarter will also be considered as employ- named the employee of the quarter ees of the year, who will be named later. for the fourth quarter.At right is Sheriff JOBS Paul May. How are we doing? Continued From Page 1 Let us know by emailing Glades County also saw a decline from [email protected] nine percent in November to 8.6 percent in December as the number of residents who or calling your editor. collected benefi ts dropped from 431 to 418. It also was a stark improvement from De- cember, 2011. In that report 498 residents collected benefi ts, a rate of 9.7 percent. Glades was tied with Polk and Liberty County and ranked 16th among Florida Counties. Around the region, Hendry County report- ed 9.9 percent unemployment, Highlands County 7.8 percent, Palm Beach County eight percent, St. Lucie 10 percent, Osceola 8.6 percent and Martin 8.4 percent. Submitted photo/OCSO Community Service The highest rate in the state was found in Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce Crime Scene Technician Jackie Moore Flagler County with 11.2 percent. The lowest Submitted photo/OCSO Through Journalism was found in Monroe County at 4.5 percent. (center) was named the employee of Detention Deputy Monica Rubens was the fourth quarter in the administrative The state jobless rate was 7.9 percent down named the Okeechobee County Sher- division. Presenting her with her cer- from 8 percent in November. The national iff’s Offi ce corrections offi cer of the tifi cate are (left) Major Noel Stephen level rose from 7.4 to 7.6 percent. fourth quarter. At right is Sheriff May. and (right) Sheriff Paul May. 26 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee JanuaryMay 27, 20102013 Community Events Post #64 hosting bingo Mixon Real Estate Public invited to meet S. Florida pig preview planned American Legion #64 will once again plans Jan. 29 open house Raulerson Hospital leaders The fourth annual South Florida pig pre- host Sunday night Bingo beginning on view hosted by Bacon Bunch 4-H Club will The public is invited to meet the Rauler- Lori Mixon of the Mixon Real Estate Group be held on, Saturday, Feb. 2 at Okeechobee Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. son Hospital Leadership Team at the hospi- in the Bingo area. The kitchen will offer a is celebrating her new location at 1305 S.W. County Agri-Civic center, 4601 State Road Second Ave., with an open house and rib- tal on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. Refresh- limited menu. Payoffs will be determined by ments will be served. To RSVP, or for more 70 E. Registration is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. To bon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 29. player attendance. All proceeds to benefi t information, call 863-763-9228. pre-register e-mail information on registra- the American Legion Veterans’ programs. Join Okeechobee Main Street and the Cham- tion form to: [email protected]; The event is open to the public. ber of Commerce of Okeechobee County as or, mail to Joyce Thomas 21655 N.W. 266th we welcome the members of the Mixon Food stamp help offered St., Okeechobee, FL 34972. For more infor- Masons planning breakfast Real Estate Group into their new offi ces. The Treasure Coast Food Bank will be at Wel- mation, please call Scott Durand at 863-634- open house will take place from 4 p.m. to come House Drop-in Center, 1925 U.S. 441 0500 or Joyce Thomas at 863-697-1904. S.E., on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 12:30 to 3 The Masonic Lodge located at 107 N.W. 6 p.m. with Mayor Jim Kirk conducting the p.m. helping with food stamp applications Fifth St. will have a breakfast on Sunday, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 27, from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. for a dona- and recertifi cation. This service is open to OCRA baseball/softball tion of $6 per person. The public is welcome the public and no appointment is necessary. KOA hosts drivers program For more information, please call 772- 971- sign ups will start Feb. 2 and carry out is available. Breakfast is every 3316. other Sunday and all proceeds go to local The Okeechobee KOA Community Cen- OCRA will hold baseball/softball sign ups Mason giving. ter, 4276 U.S. 441 S., will host an AARP Driver the fi rst three Saturdays in Feb. 2, 9 and 16, Safety Program on, Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 9 Library hosts musical from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the score tower at a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Complete the class in one and theater program the Sports Complex. All children ages 4 thru Church hosting speaker day, no driving and no tests. You could get a 14 can sign up. The fee is $80 per child and Reverend Joel Stockstill of Bethany World discount on your auto insurance. To register, The Okeechobee Library will host Ian a copy of the birth certifi cate is needed. For R.B. Nairnsey with a series of programs de- Prayer Center in Baton Rouge, La., will be call 1-877-390-8806. more information, call 863-634-0515. the special guest speaker at Fountain of picting broadway shows with musical se- lections and narratives. On Saturday, Feb. Life Church. 1302 S.W. 32nd St., on Sunday, Dinner benefi ts veterans 2, at 1 p.m. he will present, “The Best Little Church hosts dinner Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, the North VFW will Whorehouse In Texas.” St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church The host a rib dinner from 5-7 p.m. at a cost of Knights of Columbus Buckhead Ridge located Collecting old cell phones $7.50 for 1/2 rack and $15 for a full rack. Res- Animal will be on exhibit S.R. 78 W. and Chobee Loop will be having We are conducting a drive to collect cell ervations not necessary but would be great- Animal Adventures located at 5001 S.W. a Mexican Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 2 from phones to raise money. Recycle. Reuse. Help ly appreciated at 863-763-0818. Proceeds go Rucks Dairy Rd. is having a “Dollar Day” 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Take out is available, a us by contributing anything you have laying towards veterans assistance programs. where everyone gets in for $1, on Saturday, donation for $8 and $3 for the children. around and not in use. The money directly Feb. 2. Food will be available or bring a pic- goes to our organization. Between Jan. 27 - Grand opening set for studio nic lunch. We will be open from 11 a.m. to Feb. 17 at the Abiding Hope Worship Center Benefi t yard sale slated Okeechobee Main Street is announcing 4 p.m. Dozer, tiger cub, will be doing inter- located at 4550 U.S. HWY N. For more infor- A community yard sale will be held at the the offi cial grand opening of Fawn’s Studio actions for $25 per person for 5 minutes. mation, please contact us at 863-763-3736. Okeechobee Freshman Campus, 610 S.W. at 1136 S. Parrott Ave. in the White House Must make appointment upon arrival. Lions, Plaza on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. with cougars, tigers, leopards, bears, baboons, Second Ave., on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 Public invited to lecture the ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:15 p.m. snakes, alligators, birds and many more will a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables will be available for be on exhibit. A free medical lecture will be presented The public is welcome to come and meet $10 rental, while supplies last. Spaces to on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Raulerson Hospital owner and artist Fawn McNeill-Barr. set your own table will be $5. Proceeds will as part of their monthly Dine with the Doctor CIS yard sale planned benefi t the March of Dimes. Can’t make it that weekend? Any donations will be appre- series. The lecture is free and starts at 5 p.m. Library hosting documentary Cleaning out your closet? Let us take Dinner is $5 and starts at 4:30 p.m. To RSVP your old and unused items off your hands. ciated. To reserve a table or space, or to do- The public is invited to the library on or for more information, call 863-763-9228. No item is too big or small. On Feb. 2, from nate your items, please email or call Marnie Thursday, Jan. 31, at 5 p.m. to see the The 8 a.m. to noon, the Okeechobee Achieve- Ayers at 863-462-5288 or 863-677-6378. Lost Bird Documentary and how sculptor Writers group will meet ment Academy will have a yard sale in the Todd McGrain uses his sculptures to keep Brahman Theater parking lot, 1610 S. Parrott Church hosting concert Our next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 29, at these extinct birds alive in our collective Ave. Donations can be dropped off at the 1 p.m. in the library board room. If you want memories. The Montreal Gazette called Okeechobee Achievement Academy, 1000 Buckhead Ridge Baptist Church, 1731 to read please bring 6-8 copies of your work. it “entertaining, whimsical, … and very N.W. 34th St. For pick of donations or more Hunter Rd., is proud to be presenting Simple Five pages or less, double spaced. Don’t for- moving....” For more information call the information call Jill Roger, Amanda Blewett Faith in concert Sunday, Feb. 3 at the 11 a.m. get Gary Hoffman’s event and book signing Okeechobee County Public Library at 863- or Cortney Crews at 863-462-5125 EXT 128 service. A free will offering will be taken. Ev- tomorrow at the library at 5 p.m. 763-3536. or 863-634-0870. eryone is invited. Choose how you want Fri., Jan 25TH - Thurs., Jan. 31ST your news published For Info, Call 763-7202 I: “MAMA” Put yourself in print! 100 words and one photo for only $25! Fri., Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 & 9:00, Sat., Sun. & Wed. 2:00, 4:15, 7:00 & 9:00, Mon. 3:00 & 7:00 PG-13 Publish Your News today! II: “THE LAST STAND” Fri., Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 & 9:00, Sat., Sun. & Wed. Just visit www.newszap.com, 2:00, 4:15, 7:00 & 9:00, Mon. 3:00 & 7:00 R click on your community, III: “HANSEL & GRETEL” Fri., Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 & 9:00, Sat., Sun. & Wed. and then on the link 2:00, 4:15, 7:00 & 9:00, Mon. 3:00 & 7:00 R for Publish Your News. Movie Tickets: Adults - $6.50 • Children 12 & under - $5.00 Senior Citizens - $5.00 all movies • Matinees - $4.50 January2 27, 2013 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20107

Your Hometown Realtor Giving you the service you deserve!

Vicki S. Anderson, Lic. RE Broker Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda 863-634-4106 Judging miniature horses [email protected] The state middle school championship for FFA horse judging was heldnJan. www.andersonrealtyco.com 18, at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center. About 40 schools participat- 21442 E. SR 78, BHR • Okeechobee ed. These young ladies from Okeechobee High School led miniature horses from Paddock Farms into the arena to be judged. They are, left to right, Katie Brummett, Ashley McDuffi e, Haley Burkhatler and Ashton Rogers. Buck Dur- 1,430 Acre Ranch rance also furnished horses to be judged. Over 40 schools participated. The in Eastern top fi ve, four-person teams and the top fi ve individual judges will be honored at the FFA state convention. Okeechobee County $3,750 Okeechobee Livestock Market Report Offered Exclusively by: 104 NW 7th Ave. The Tucker Group, LLC per acre Okeechobee Call Brandon Tucker (772) 201-8722

863-763-4010 or 888-874-2945

Lic. RE Broker Auctioneer# AU2579. Northern 1300 Acres SOLD 8/24/2012

Cows and bulls were cheaper David Hazellief, 863-610-1553 this week, supply side. Still believe it will straighten out in a few weeks. Betty Hazellief, 863-610-0144 Calves leveled off on lighter weights Sharon Prevatt, 863-634-7069 but everything sold steady to higher Dee Reeder, 863-610-2485 on everything 350# and up. It’s shaping up to be a pretty good year so far! Larry Owens, SW Ranches, topped the calf market with a high of $2.80 bought by Foy Reynolds. • Se Habla Español Walter McBride, Ft. Pierce, (863) 763-2104 topped the cow market with a high 1005-H: Wilcox 5023-H: Otter Creek NEW LISTING Shores 3 bed, 2 NEW LISTING Spacious 3/2, double of 82.00 bought by Central Beef. bath CBS with vinyl garage, lots of kitch- See ya next week, siding on a corner en cabinets, screen lot, concrete drive- porch, beautiful Oak Todd way, 1774 Total Sq Trees all on 1+/- acre. Ft/1204 under air. Built in 2002, 2336 Tile floor throughout Total Sq Ft/1380 un- home. $78,000 MLS der air. $115,000 MLS #206555 #206521 1003-M: Seminole 5003-H: Lazy 7 Cove 55+ community Estates 3/2/2 on ½ THINKING w/clubhouse ameni- an acre. 2022 total ties. Great lake view, sq ft/1290 under OF SELLING 2/2 DWMH w/addition, air. Many upgraded YOUR 2 car carport, large features, too many Berger Real Estate driveway, Single/Metal to list!. $159,900 Philip Y. Berger, Lic. RE Broker roof, 1023 Sq Ft un- NOW $155,900 MLS HOME? der air/1957Total Sq ft. Call me today and let me show you how $69,900 MLS #206023 #206138 Coldwell Banker Berger Real Estate can work 5019-M: Four Sea- 5018-H: Dixie Ranch Sales: for you to increase your property’s exposure and REDUCED sons 2004, 3 bed, Acres Stilt 3BR/2BA allow me to reach the maximum potential buyers 2 bath on over on ½ an acre with ce- Monday at 12 p.m. around the country. half an acre. 2170 ramic tile floors. Pond, TSF/1984 under air. Shed, Large open In move in condition. porch. Offered as a Tuesday at 11 a.m. “Anything Less is Second Best.” Easy to see! $69,900 short sale. $50,000 NOW $59,900 MLS NOW $45,000 MLS #206303 #206457 Okeechobee GRACIE MORTON • Foreclosure Tropical Gardens (NW 20th St). 5+/- fenced buildable acres close to schools and shopping. $24,000 [email protected] MLS #206537 • 40+/- Acres of vacant/pasture land in Fort Drum. Paved street in front of the property. $125,000 Livestock Market NOW $120,000 MLS #206360 • 319+/-acres on Hwy 441 N $4,000,000 • 55+/-acres on SR 710 $330,000. Make Offer! • Foreclosure 4 lots SE of 441 (½ acre). Motivated Seller each building site at $5,900 NOW $4,900. U.S. 98 North, Okeechobee 863.634.5283 (CELL) (863) 763-3127 863.763.5335 (OFFICE) [email protected] • 1200 S. Parrott Ave. • Century21okeechobee.com 28 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee JanuaryMay 27, 20102013 Westwood beats Lady Brahmans By Charles M. Murphy Manson and Edwards got baskets early Okeechobee News as OHS (8-12) took a 5-0 lead. Westwood responded with a 10-0 run and led 14-9 after Lehna Sedatol had 11 points and Ami the fi rst quarter. Edwards had 10 points and 11 rebounds in Morrow said the Panthers got some a losing effort as Okeechobee High School easier shots than her team and were able to lost their fi nal home game of the year, 51- cover a lot of the court on defense with their 42 to Fort Pierce Westwood in High School height, long arms and agility. girls’ basketball action Thursday night in Okeechobee. Three seniors were honored before the Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy game, Edwards, Lexi Manson, and Shama- Shamarah Shanks (center) was joined by her mother Sinda Shanks (second rah Shanks, who was lost for the season from left) and her Aunt Gloria Thomas for senior night at the last home basket- with a knee injury. ball game for the Okeechobee High School Lady Brahmans. Also in the photo It was a close game throughout as 3235 US Hwy 441 SE (far right) is OHS basketball coach Erin Morrow and OHS principal Toni Wi- Okeechobee played with more effort and Okeechobee ersma (far left). intensity than they showed on Tuesday ver- (Located at the Lakeview Inn Plaza Next To sus Vero Beach. Still the Brahmans struggled Okeechobee Thrift Store, Treasure Island) at times to get high percentage shots. They were also unable to stop or even slow down Trudy Walker who scored 31 points for the Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Lady Panthers. Hours: Tues, Wed & Sun Brahman coach Erin Morrow agreed her 6am to 2pm defense played a lot better and the offense Thurs, Fri, & Sat. showed improvement, “We got the ball up 6am to 8pm the court a lot better and we had more con- CLOSED MONDAYS fi dence with the ball, we just didn’t work on taking care of it.” (863) 824-0347

Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy (Above) Lexi Manson (center) was joined by her parents, Jerri and Billy Hill (right) and Jess and Richonda Manson (left) for senior night.

Bass Fishing Trips Duck Hunts Turkey Hunts • Gator Hunts

Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy Ami Edwards was joined by her mom Philicia Allen, and OHS basketball coach Erin Morrow (right) for OHS Lady Brahmans senior night. January2 27, 2013 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20109

GRIECONISSAN.COM OPEN “I’m Mike Grieco. GRIECO I’ll Save You Thousands! SUNDAYS I Guarantee It.” 11AM-6PM! NISSAN Michael Grieco, Jr. OF FORT PIERCE CEO/COO All your credit problemsp could be wipedp out! All youy need is a jobj and stable residence!^ Ride OUR GOAL IS 100% The APPROVAL! BRAND NEW 2013 NISSAN SENTRA SR STK#N32206 • MODEL 12313 • VIN 626720 PURCHASE FOR ONLY $ LEASE FOR ONLY $ 49/MO* $ DOWN 15,999 FOR THE 1st 6 MOS. ONE OR MORE AT THIS PRICE BRAND NEW 2013 NISSAN BRANDBRAND NEW 2013 NISSAN BRAND NEW 2012 NISSAN ROGUE ALTIMA 2.5 FRONTIER CREW STK#N36067 • MODEL 22113 • VIN 503775 STK#N31232STK#N31232 • MODEL 13013 • VIN 480128480128 CAB 4X2 S V6 STK#N29842 • MODEL 32112 • VIN 465774

$ $ $ DOWN DOWN DOWN PURCHASE FOR ONLY LEASE PURCHASEPURCHASE FFOROR ONONLYLY LEASELEL ASSE PURCHASE FOR ONLY LEASE $ FOR $ $ FORFOOR $ $ FOR $ 17,999 ONLY 69/MO* 17,999 ONLYONLLY 69/MOMO* 20,999 ONLY 89/MO* FOR THE 1st 6 MOS. FOR THE 1st 6 MOS. FOR THE 1st 6 MOS. ONE OR MORE AT THIS PRICE ONE OR MORE AT THIS PRICE ONEOONENE OR ORR MOREM MOREORE ATA ATT THIS THIS PRICE PRICE PRIOR SALES EXCLUDED. ALL OFFERS WITH APPROVED CREDIT PLUS TAX, TAG, TITLE & DEALER FEE. *LEASE PAYMENTS: 39 MOS., $0 DOWN, 12K MILES/YEAR. SUBSIDIZED FOR FIRST 6 MOS. AFTER 6 MOS: SENTRA: N32206 33 MONTHS @ $259; ALTIMA: N31232 33 MONTHS @ $299. ROGUE: N36067 33 MONTHS @ $339, FRONTIER: STK#N29842, 33 MONTHS @ $369. ALL PRICES & PMTS. INCLUDE ALL REBATES AND DISCOUNTS AND CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS AND APPLY TO $0 DOWN. MUST FINANCE THROUGH DEALER DESIGNATED LENDER. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. ^DOWN PMT & TERMS MAY VARY. PICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFER ENDS 1/31/13. FT. PIERCE NISSAN HAS TAKEN ON THE FAMILY NAME! FT. PIERCE NISSAN IS NOW GRIECO NISSAN OF FORT PIERCE GRIECO CALL: 1-888-728-4235 SHOP 24/7 FOR THE BEST DEALS SALES HOURS: NISSAN CLICK: GriecoNissan.com MON-FRI: 8:30AM – 8:00PM SAT: 8:30AM – 7:00PM • SUN: 11AM-6PM 4815 SOUTH US HWY 1, FORT PIERCE OF FORT PIERCE VISIT: JUST NORTH OF MIDWAY ON US-1 SE HABLA ESPAÑOL

54067-MNF.indd 1 1/23/13 10:55 AM 210 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee JanuaryMay 27, 20102013

One of those dogs is a male, and the oth- Also, both animals were neutered or Mr. Jones said the owner could be criminally DOGS er is a female. spayed and microchips were implanted on charged with up to a third-degree felony. “We’re pretty sure only one did the bit- each animal. He added that he didn’t know if either Continued From Page 1 ing. We think it was the male, but we can’t Mr. Jones went on to say that the owner prove or disprove that,” Mr. Jones added. of the dogs will be given a notarized affi davit dog had been classifi ed as dangerous prior Two of the dogs in question have since Because they couldn’t be sure which dog stating that the animals are dangerous. The to the Dec. 26 incident. been classifi ed as dangerous. Their owner bit the victim, both have been classifi ed as dogs are to be kept in a pen and, if they are “We’ve been over there on a couple of was expected to pick up a dangerous dog dangerous. out of the pen, they must be muzzled and certifi cate for each of those animals at a cost fi re calls but they never bothered us,” Mr. The unidentifi ed owner of the dogs will kept on a short leash. of $100 per certifi cate, said Mr. Jones. Jones pointed out. have to pay a fee of $35 per dog to pick them He went on to say county animal control up, as well as a boarding fee. The owner was can go onto the property and inspect the It’s also a Glades County code that once a Arrest Report also issued a citation, but Mr. Jones did not cages at any time. dog has been declared dangerous it cannot The following individuals were ar- know the amount of the fi ne. If either of those dogs bites someone else, be used for hunting purposes, he added. rested on felony or driving under the infl uence (DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police Department (OCPD), the Florida High- way Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Call a PRO (FWC) or the Department of Correc- l tions (DOC). fessiona • Corey Preston Dubel, 25, N.E. 31st Ter- race, Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 22 by Deputy Heath Hughes on an Okeechobee County warrant charging him with the felony of conspiracy to manufacture methamphet- U.S. Navy Retired Support Our Troops amine and the misdemeanor of possession of marijuana under 20 grams. His bond was Mon- Fri George Storey 8am - 5:30 set at $20,000. Sales and Designer Sat. 8am -1pm • Krystal Ann Marie Haney, 24, N.W. Fifth Cell: (772) 971-0419 St., Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 22 by 4306 South U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, Florida Ivor Newsum 863-357-1717 Office: (772) 465-2700 Fax: (772) 465-1063 129 NW 13th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972 Deputy Corporal Michael Hazellief on a DOC Email: [email protected] warrant charging her with the felony of vio- www.hi-tekautomotive.com lation of probation - child neglect. She was A FULL SERVICE REPAIR FACILITY Est. released on her own recognizance. 300 NW 1989 • Norma M. Colon, 47, Palm Ave., Fort Park St JONES EQUIPMENT Pierce, was arrested Jan. 23 by Deputy Auto ice mot Okeechobee Bryan Holden on a DOC warrant charging ho & Custom Exhaust iv 4558 US Hwy 441 S.E. e HOURS her with the felony of obtaining a controlled CComputer Diagnostics • Exhaust • A/C Service • Brakes : Okeechobee, FL substance by fraud (three counts). She is be- MON-FRI 7AM - 6PM Window Motors • Tune-Ups • Welding • Engine Mechanics SAT 7AM - 5PM ing held without bond. SUN 9AM - 3PM • Charles Booker, 34, Okeechobee, was 863-467-6633 1-888-683-7853 863-763-5342 arrested Jan. 23 by Deputy Marcus Collier Located Behind Rita’s 704 NE 2nd Ave. on an Okeechobee County warrant charging Don’t Make the Wrong Choice! Okeechobee, FL 863.763.1141 Cargo • Auto • Utility Trailers & Parts him with the felony of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine. His bond was BBI Graduate Crossroads Lic# G12000032821 set at $20,000. ProMobile Bicycle • Richard Lawrence Watson, 37, N.W. Restaurant 115th Drive, Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. Repair Service 10% Off 5050 NE 128th Ave Standard 23 by Deputy Joseph Hall on an amended All Makes & Models DOC warrant charging him with violation of Okeechobee Tune Up (corner of 70E & 128th Ave..) I Come to You! with this probation - second degree arson, violation of coupon! probation - grand theft and violation of pro- Hours: Mon -Sat 5:30 am - 2:30pm (863) 763-8333 (561)309-9320 bation tampering with physical evidence. Sun 7am -230pm Visit Us on Facebook: He is being held without bond. NOW SERVING www.facebook.com/promobilebicyclerepair MARTIN & PALM BEACH COUNTY • Bryan Lee Gene Walburn, 19, S.W. David & Carolyn Douglas, Owners OKEECHOBEE, Third St., Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 23 by Deputy William Jolly on an Okeecho- E SERV bee County warrant charging him with the NIQU ICE felony of burglary of a conveyance, and the U S misdemeanor of petit theft (four counts). Process ML Henry His bond was set at $4,500. Service Bail This column lists arrests and not con- PS-06-17 Bonds Pressure victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone Home of honest and reliable service listed here who is later found innocent or C J Boone Gregory Gernat Cleaning has had the charges against them dropped 198 Hwy 98 N. Okeechobee, FL 34972 588 NE 28th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972 is welcome to inform this newspaper. The P.O. Box 873 561-985-3824 (863) 357-2431 • 800-432-1064 • FAX (863) 357-6723 863-357-2888 or toll Free 877-568-3864 Licensed & Insured information will be confi rmed and printed. www.slbatterytire.com Okeechobee. FL 34973 Martha’s House plans auction Martha’s House is seeking items for si- As affordable lent and live auction to be held at the Ca- way to advertise “All” UPHOLSTERY ribbean Night Dinner and Comedy Show, Auto - Boat - Airplanes License featuring music by The Chobee Steelers your business AL11944 203 SE 2nd St. Diane Wood, RN on Feb. 9 at the KOA. They would greatly %#$%%"!% ! Okeechobee Administrator % & 863-763-3134 &%" % %%&%% appreciate any and all donations. % % Phone: 863-824-6770 www.grandoaks.org January2 27, 2013 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201011 OHS soccer NOTICE OF VACANCIES OKEECHOBEE COUNTY CITIZEN team beats BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida is seeking residents of Okeechobee County interested in serving on the following Jensen, 3-2 Citizen Boards and Committees: By Charles M. Murphy Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Okeechobee News 1 vacant term. The term expires September 13, 2013. If possible, the vacant The Okeechobee High School boys soc- position should be filled with a citizen representing labor. Interested residents cer qualifi ed for another regional appear- may submit applications for other terms that will expire September 13, 2013. For ance and secured a date in the district cham- more information, contact Housing Coordinator Ty Hancock at (863) 763-5548. pionship game with an overtime win over Jensen Beach 3-2 on Thursday night at the Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda Children’s Services Council district 15-3A tournament in Jensen Beach. 5 terms have expired. New applicants and members requesting reappoint- For the second time in three years it was Guest Reader Day ment are welcome to apply. Members are appointed by the Governor after Sergio Vargas who was the Brahman hero. Okeechobee author Brenda Scott being nominated by the Board of County Commissioners. Completed Ques- Vargas nailed a shot from 35 yards away six reads “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. tionnaire for Gubernatorial Appointments required. For more information, minutes into overtime to give OHS (9-6-2) Seuss to a second grade class at contact Cheryl Sutton at (863) 462-5000 x 255. the victory. Brian Guerrero and Wilson Ba- Central Elementary School. She Construction Industry Licensing Board rahonna added goals for the Brahmans who was one of several community resi- took a 2-0 lead in the fi rst half. dents who served as guest readers 4 terms expire March 1, 2013. 1 new appointment will be for a 2-year term. Coach Lonnie Sears said the boys played on Guest Reader Day at the school, 3 new appointments will be for 3-year terms. New applicants and members solid on defense and in the keeper position. Wednesday, Jan. 23. requesting reappointment are welcome to apply. If possible, member posi- Daniel Rodriguez had two assists and tions should be filled with 3 active certified or registered contractors and 1 lay Tyler Selph had fi ve saves in the net for person. For more information, contact Faye Huffman at (863) 763-5548. Okeechobee. Jensen Beach scored twice in the second OGCC Scores Library Advisory Committee half to tie the match and force the overtime. 1 term expires March 1, 2013. The new appointment will be for a 4-year Vargas hit a similar goal two years ago at Okeechobee Golf and Country Club Gold term. New applicants and members requesting reappointment are welcome Brahman Stadium in sudden death to win Tee Golf Scores for Jan. 18 were: First place, to apply. For more information, contact Library Director Kresta King at the district title over Fort Pierce Central. Dan Birdashaw; second place tie, Rocky (863) 763-3536. Okeechobee played Boynton Beach for Cardia and Jim Norfi ck; third place, Chet the District Title on Friday night. Regionals Hendren; fourth place tie, Roger Foss, Wally Okeechobee Utility Authority will be held this week. Dierig and Larry Kehres. 3 terms appointed by the Board of County Commissioners expire March 1, 2013. The new appointments will be for one 4-year and two 2-year terms. New applicants and members requesting reappointment are welcome to apply. For more information, contact OUA Executive Director John Hayford at (863) 763-9460. CATCH A FREE RIDE! Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals AND ALSO RECEIVE OFFERS** 3 terms expire March 1, 2013. The new appointments will be for 3-year terms. New applicants and members requesting reappointment are welcome to apply. For more information, contact the Planning Department at (863) 763-5548. THE BUS PICKS UP AT: Tourist Development Council TUESDAYS 2 terms are currently vacant and 1 additional term expires July 1, 2013. If WEDNESDAYS/THURSDAYS possible, member positions should be filled with a citizen owning or operat- !-s/+%%#(/"%% 0-s/+%%#(/"%% ing a tourist accommodation business subject to the tourist tax and a citizen HAMPTON INN HAMPTON INN representing the tourist industry in a business or enterprise not subject to the 1200 STATE RD. 70 1200 STATE RD. 70 Casino Departure 5:30pm tourist tax. New appointments will be for terms that expire July 1, 2016 and Casino Departure 7:30pm July 1, 2017. New applicants and members requesting reappointment are SUNDAYS welcome to apply. For more information, contact TDC Coordinator Kathy !-s/+%%#(/"%% Scott at (863) 763-3959. HAMPTON INN Descriptions of the Citizen Boards and Committees, along with eligibility 1200 STATE RD. 70 requirements, current membership and other information, may be viewed at Casino Departure 6pm www.co.okeechobee.fl.us/committees. NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. ADDITIONAL STOPS AVAILABLE IN OTHER AREAS, CALL 1.800.360.9875 EXT 5655 FOR MORE INFO. Applications for appointment to a Citizen Board or Committee may be ob- ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES ARE ESTIMATED AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TRAVEL CONDITIONS. tained from the County Administrator’s Office at 304 NW 2rd Street, Room * 123, Okeechobee, Florida, (863) 763-6441, or downloaded from www. FREE SENIOR LUNCH /1 - 9-ÊÊUÊÊ£ä\Îä "" co.okeechobee.fl.us/committees. *Must be 55+ and a Player’s Club member. Items subject to change, available while supplies last. To be considered for terms that have already expired or that will expire this NEW NON-SMOKING SLOT AREA! **Bus offers cannot be combined with new member year, a completed application, along with proof of residency in Okeechobee offers. Must be 18 years old to play Bingo. See Bingo Hall for 17735 Reservation Road complete details. Limited Space Available. We reserve the right to County and evidence of meeting any applicable specific requirement for that Okeechobee, FL 34974 cancel at any time. See Player’s Club for complete details. Must appointment, must be submitted to the County Administrator’s Office no later be at least 21 years old and a Seminole Player’s Club member to participate. Management reserves all rights. Person who have than 12:00 noon on Friday, February 8, 2013. 1.800.360.9875 been trespassed or banned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida or seminolebrightoncasino.com those who have opted into the self-exclusion program are not eligible. If you or someone you The Board of County Commissioners appreciates the time and assistance Like us know has a gambling problem, members of the Citizen Boards and Committees volunteer to the Board of on Facebook please call 1.888.ADMIT.IT. County Commissioners and to the citizens of Okeechobee County. Highway 721 west of Lake Okeechobee on the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation Frank Irby, Chair Board of County Commissioners 12 Okeechobee News January 27, 2013

Employment Business Land - Rent Full Time Opportunities 7.5 acres of Farm Land NOTICE located in Imperial Tex- RN Clinic as, $4,500 total price, Important Information: Supervisor Please read your ad care- Employment Employment Independent Newspapers Buildings & Apartments or $500 down and fully the first day it will never accept any ad- $98.12 for 45 months appears. In case of an Full Time Full Time Clinic Setting, Monday- Sheds owners fi nancing Call inadvertent error, please vertisement that is illegal OKEECHOBEE - 2/1.5 2 Friday 8am-5pm, Excel- or considered fraudulent. 863-655-6936 notify us prior to the dead- lent Benefi ts. Spanish Car Trailer - Shed full of story. 90B Oak Lake line listed. We will not be In all cases of ques- Apts. $700. 1st, last, speaking preferred. tionable value, such as yard and construction responsible for more than LOCAL & REGIONAL equip and misc.items $500 Security. Call Roommate 1 incorrect insertion, or for promises of guaranteed 863-634-3312. more than the extent of Walpole is looking for local and regional Please apply income from work-at- built on car trailer with the ad rendered valueless MyFlorida/People First new tires. Looking for a roommate Class A company CDL drivers with a mini- home programs - if it When doing those chores by such errors. Advertiser mum of two years driving experience and website at: sounds too good to be $1,200.00/neg. to share a 4 bedroom assumes responsibility for https://peoplefi rst. true, chances are that it (772)349-0612 or is doing you in, it’s time house, all appliances all statements, names and a clean driving record. myfl orida.com (772)545-9921 to look for a helper in including washer and content of an ad, and is. If you have questions or doubts about any ad the classifieds. dryer. $400 per month. assumes responsibility for Our package includes: 401K, paid training, The state of Florida is Call for any claims against the INI on these pages, we ad- Pets/Supplies safety bonuses, paid vacations, professional an Equal Opportunity vise that before respond- more information USA. All advertising is sub- Employer/ Affi rmative Condos/Townhouses 863-634-9560 ject to publisher’s uniforms, uniform cleaning service, boot ing or sending money Rent approval. The publisher Action Employer and ahead of time, you check Yorkipoo Pups Toys - reserves the right to accept program & more! does not tolerate dis- with the Better Business (males )13 wks and 11 or reject any or all copy, crimination or violence Bureau at 772-878-2010 wks.$350. shots/vets TAYLOR CREEK - 1br. and to insert above the in the workplace. for previous complaints. health cert.Reduced to Condo on ground fl oor copy the word “advertise- good homes.cash only with utilities included. ment”. All ads accepted are How do you find a job Some 800 and 900 tele- 863-610-2725. Fully furnished. Pool ac- subject to credit approval. cess. $775 month. EOE/DFWP in today’s competi- phone numbers may re- All ads must conform to (863) 634-0663. INI USA style and are tive market? In the quire an extra charge, as Wanted To Buy Houses - Sale restricted to their proper employment section well as long distance toll classifications. Some clas- Call Cassie at (800) 741-6500 of the classifieds costs. We will do our best (4)Houses in Okeecho- sified categories require Houses - Rent or apply online www.walpoleinc.com to alert our reader of CASH FOR CARS bee All on water close advance payment. These these charges in the ads, classifications are denoted Time to clean out the No Title Needed, 2bd /1ba Dixie Ranch to Taylor Creek & Lock. with an asterisk *. attic, basement and/or but occasionally we may Any Condition. Acres, $800.00 monthly All have covered boat garage? Advertise your not be aware of the 268junk.com 1st, last & $500.00 sec. docks, w/excellent or yard sale in the classi- charges. Therefore, if Call (863)484-2012 Call 863-763-7032 new seawall’s. All clean you call a number out of Garage/ AIR CONDITIONING fieds and make your and like new inside your area, use caution. w/or without furniture. Yard Sales clean up a breeze! Beautiful, Clean SERVICE TECH 3bd/2.5ba In the Oaks. Prices start at $60,000 One man’s trash is Near Blue Heron Golf or make offer. SEMINOLE COVE another man’s treas- Course, Double car gar- Motivated Seller BIG FLEA MARKET NEEDED! ure. Turn your trash age, screened patio, 765-348-8270 FEB. 2ND, 7AM-2PM to treasure with an 2,500 sq. ft. under roof, BREAKFAST, LUNCH OKEECHOBEE - 2br./2 Experience is a MUST! ad in the classifieds. a/c, sprinkler system, AVAILABLE, ARTS, Farm Feed/ appliances, large yard, ba. Palm Creek water- CRAFTS, Top pay including benefits. Products Oak and Palm trees, front home, Lake ac- COLLECTIBLES, HOUSE- Business Quiet Street, $1,250.00 cess. Gated Comm. HOLD, JEWELRY, Must have references Opportunities mo. plus security. Owner fi nancing. Pos- BAKED GOODIES. Alfalfa Hay for sale Call 519-746-4844/ sible option to rent. OFF 32ND ST AND & apply in person at: 70lb. bales 863-532-0273. BUSY CONCESSION 863-467-8559 or e-mail SW 16TH AVE. $12.00 a piece. [email protected] 5351 SW 16th Ave. Stand/Restaurant Coastal $8.00 a bale. for Lease at a local Bookkeeping Call 863-634-7051 Lots - Sale We Buy Estates Okeechobee, Fl. business. OKEE- 2/1 - 3/2 Antiques, Collectibles, - Weekends Only - Large First class Household, Tools, For the Self Employed. SILVER PALMS MUST have Lawn & Garden property. 12 miles N.E. RV RESORT. Jewelry and etc. Great job for the right person! Restaurant Daily/Weekly; Month- of town center. Lawn, Call 863-697-8906 ly/Quarterly & prep. for 2 LOTS,PROFESSIONAL- experience. Please pest, trash, back-up LY LANDSCAPED,EX- call (863) 634-5818 your Accountant. Lo- COMPOST for Organic generator & utilities HVAC Reading a newspaper cated in Okeechobee. Gardening and Farming - TENDED PAVERS, helps you understand included - $545. mo. IRRIGATION&WELL. Services References Available. Okeechobee Recycling and $495. mo. HVAC Co seeking moti- the world around you. Grab a bargain from your Call Laura Facility, enter at Waste LOT#33 WATER FRONT vated individual. No ex- neighbor’s garage, attic, For alternate unit - 3/2 CABANA W/KITCH- No wonder newspaper (772)260-4792 Management, 10800 NE. $595. mo. perience necessary, will basement or closet in 128th Avenue. Pickup or EN/LAUNDRY $94,000. Golf Cart Batteries, readers are more suc- call for details. 2012 FIFTH WHEEL ALSO Repairs,Parts,Service train. Valid driver lic., today’s classifieds. Delivered *Public Wel- DFWP, Apply 312 SW cessful people! Join all the people who Mon-Fri. No Pets. AVAIL FOR INFO and charger repairs. say, “I sold it in the comed* Please call. 863-467-9800 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL. (216)956-0949 CALL 703-216-2194 Will buy unwanted Need a few more bucks classifieds.” LOT#14 W/10X10 carts & chargers pick One man’s trash is to purchase something another man’s treas- OKEECHOBEE - 3BR/ CABANA $72,000 up and delivery. Buying a car? Look in deer? Pick up some Love the earth Recycle How fast can your car 1BA Duplex, W/D hook- CALL 229-310-0398 ure. Turn your trash Call Dan’s Golf Cart the classifieds. Selling extra bucks when you your used items by go? It can go even up, central a/c & heat. Repairs 863-610-0479 a car? Look in the to treasure with an sell your used items in faster when you sell $625 mo. + $500 sec. or 863-763-8318 selling them in the Shop here first! classifieds. ad in the classifieds. the classifeids. classifieds. it in the classifieds. (863)763-4414. The classified ads January 27, 2013 Okeechobee News 13

Wa t e r f r o n t Mobile Home Sale Public Notice Property Crossword Puzzle IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TOWN AND COUNTRY - THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL FOR SALE 1 Acre+ 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH, CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Newly renovated duplex FLORIDA ROOM, COV- Case No.: 2012 DR 108 on Rim Canal between ERED CARPORT, AT- Division: Family ACROSS DOWN 36 Pooch in Oz 47 Tough TACHED WORKSHED. Autos Wanted 15A and 15B,New Dock Timothy A. Casanova 1 McCartney 1 Largest of the 37 “Ben-__” watchdogs 20x30,RV Hook-up REMODELED KITCH- Kimberly A. Casanova, bandmate Virgin Islands 38 Dashboard abbr. 48 Disney girl who $79,500 will consider EN/BATHS, W/D, C/A/H Petitioners and 6 Minimal effort 2 “Separate Tables” cash offers or partial fi - LOT 51A $17,000 We buy all junk 39 Walking-on-air adopted Stitch Mildred J. Lear dramatist Rattigan nancing.561-853-6669 O.B.O. MUST SELL cars starting at Respondent 10 “It seems to me,” feeling 50 Shepherd’s online 3 Four-time Indy 904-755-2775 $400.00 and up! NOTICE OF ACTION FOR 40 Craft using the charge Relative Adoption 14 Fax predecessor 500 winner element Sn 51 Comfy-cozy Your next job could be TO: Mildred J. Lear 15 Makes collars, 4 Senate majority 43 Reunion 52 Actress Woodard in today’s classifieds. Call us at: 5075 Garner St. Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 say leader Harry attendees 56 Plumlike fruit Did you look for it? (863)983-Junk 5 Prescriptions, for YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action 16 Armstrong on the 44 Come into some 57 Baseball stat (5865) or for Relative Adoption has been fi led short against you and that you are re- moon money, maybe 58 Coll. helpers (305)970-4231 6 County northeast Mobile Home quired to serve a copy of your writ- 17 Port of call 45 Answered 59 Word after a ten defenses, if any, to it on Timothy of London Rent A. Casanova & Kimberly A. Casanova 19 Hindu royal affirmatively transitive vb. Located in whose address is 3222 SE 24th St., 7 Insurance giant Okeechobee, FL 34974 on or before 20 Rip to shreds Clewiston 2-12-2013, and fi le the original with 8 Beatles concert BUCKHEAD RIDGE - the clerk of this Court at 312 NW 3rd 21 City near Lake ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Dbl. Wide 2BR, 2BA, 24 hrs a day Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972 before Tahoe reaction, often C/Air. $500 mo. Large Boats service on Petitioner or immediately 7 days a week thereafter. If you fail to do so, a de- 22 Inner Hebrides 9 Uncanny gift, for 3BR, 2BA, C/Air. $550 fault may be entered against you for short mo. No pets. Yearly Bayliner Classic 25’ the relief demanded in the petition. isle Copies of all court documents in 10 Encroachment lease, plus sec. Cabin Cruiser. Exc Your new home could be this case, including orders, are 23 Switch settings (863)763-4031 cond. New motor pro- in today’s paper. Have available at the Clerk of the Circuit’s 24 Readily 11 Wasn’t kidding you looked for it? Court’s offi ce. You may review these 12 Takes by force fessionally installed. documents upon request. interchangeable, FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM New alum trailer. Seri- You must keep the Clerk of the Cir- fashionwise 13 Ending for pay 1.5 BATH MOBILE ous illness forces sale cuit Court’s offi ce notifi ed of your Pickup Trucks current address. (You may fi le Notice 27 Bygone deliverer 18 Ireland, in poetry HOME, WASHER & $11,500. 863-824-0801 of Current Address, Florida Supreme 22 Identity thief, e.g. DRYER, CENTRAL AIR, or cell 561-386-7756. Court Approved Family Law Form 29 “Rabbit, Run” 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit 24 Dada pioneer FURNISHED, NICE Pick-up/Boat Combo, will be mailed to the address on author PARK . Looking for a place to 2000 Ford Ranger 118K record at the clerk’s offi ce. 25 Russian and 2006 Lundy Alum. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida 30 Office copy $450.00 MONTHLY hang your hat? Look Family Law Rules of Procedure, re- 31 Aid for a ref’s assembly CALL 812-989-3022 Bass boat 17ft,50 Even- quires certain automatic disclosure of 26 “I’ve Grown no further than the rude E Tech, Trolling documents and information. Failure to review classifieds. comply can result in sanctions, includ- Accustomed to Motor, Fish Finder Both ing dismissal or striking of pleadings. 34 Original $7,500 o.b.o. Call Dated: 1-8-2013 __ Face” Mobile Home Sale SHARON ROBERTSON Dungeons & Campers/RVs 863-610-0421 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 28 Swabbing tool BY: /S/ April Hof Dragons co. 31 R-V connectors 2/1 MH 80x100, Lot on Deputy Clerk 35 Office fund for canal, carport, patio The classifieds are the 434328 ON 1/13,20,27;2/3/2013 32 Lille lily frt&bk, shed, Fla. Wanted all Travel most successful sales- minor expenses 33 Mo. to see Dracula Room, boat house, Trailers, Motor Homes person in town. SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP 38 Held a hearing, [email protected] 05/31/11 and Fifth Wheels. Any at your door? furnished, Lake access. Members of the School Board of say Call 315-783-5005 Condition, Cash paid Okeechobee County will meet in a on the spot workshop session at 5:30 pm on 41 Give a rude Tuesday, February 5, 2013, to re- Call 941-347-7171 ceive information from the Super- awakening to 2br/1ba S.W. MOBILE intendent of Schools regarding 42 African capital HOME W/LOT, SAFE, possible random drug testing of QUIET, CONVIEN- Get a quick response to students. The meeting is open to contained in its any item you may be sell- the public and will be held in NENT NEIGHBOR- Room 303 of the School Board Ad- country’s name ing with a classified ad. Public Notice ministration Building, 700 SW 2nd HOOD, NEAR TOWN, Avenue, Okeechobee. 46 Easily bent NEW FLOORS AND 48 Ochoa of the CABINETS, FENCED. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Ken Kenworthy THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Superintendent of Schools LPGA 413 S.E. 7TH STREET RV Space Rent IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE 435276 ON 1/27/2013 COUNTY, FLORIDA 49 Head locks REDUCED TO $29,900 Case No.: 2012 DR 341 CALL 906-231-6136 THE PLACE TO BE!! READING A 53 Upsilon follower Sharon Mayberry-Reyes 54 Bozo, in Bath Big O RV Resort Petitioner NEWSPAPER... CASABLANCA PARK - Weekly/monthly/seasonal and 55 Take it easy Carlos Reyes Peria leads you to the 9441 Hwy 78 West, Dble wide concrete Respondent 56 Place for a snow Adult Park,3BR, 1.5BA, Landscaped pads best products NOTICE OF ACTION FOR and services. blower Fully furnished, W/D, Huge clubhouse DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Big Florida room, Lots Recreation hall (NO CHILD OR 57 Barrel of laughs of updates. $15,000 Fun activities FINANCIAL SUPPORT) 58 Horseplay, and a OBO (219)384-3407 Friendly people TO: Carlos Reyes Peria hint to the starts Last Known Address: www.bigorvpark.com 4780 Hwy 98N of 17-, 24-, 35- Due to health, For Sale Call Ken (716)240-0689 Okeechobee, FL 34972 3bed/2bath, carport, and 49-Across YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action screened porch, fully It’s never too late to find for dissolution of marriage has been 60 Pacific island furnished. Must see to fi led against you and that you are re- half? the perfect gift. Look quired to serve a copy of your writ- appreciate. for it in the classifieds. ten defenses, if any, to it on Sharon 61 Masterful server Call 863-824-0559 and Mayberry-Reyes, whose address is 602 NW 6th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 62 “Fame” singer Make Offer. 34972 on or before 2/26/2013, and Fifth Wheels fi le the original with the clerk of this David, 1975 Court at 312 N.W. 3rd Street, Okee- 63 Attends to, as a OKEECHOBEE - 2 br. chobee, FL 34972, before service on 1 1/2 baths. Furn’d 2012 Road King 5th Petitioner or immediately thereafter. dry stamp pad 14x56. Includes 2 Wheel 44 ft, 2bd/2ba 4 If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief 64 Terrier type By Gail Grabowski and Bruce Venzke sheds, Florida room & slide outs, all options demanded in the petition. 05/31/11 carport. Asking The action is asking the court to 65 Jokes around (c)2011 Tribune Media Services, Inc. must see! $35,000 decide how the following real or per- $18,000. 859-893-2405 o.b.o Call 941-894-5219 sonal property should be divided. or 863-447-3111. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are Earn some extra cash. available at the Clerk of the Circuit Older Single Wide in Sell your used items Court’s offi ce. You may review these documents upon request. 55+ Park, w/screened in the classifieds You must keep the Clerk of the Cir- room, porch and dock cuit Court’s offi ce notifi ed of your on Taylor Creek. current address. (You may fi le Notice Now Available of Current Address, Florida Supreme 1/2 mile from Walmart Motorcycles Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit $7,000. will be mailed to the address on Call 828-208-0980 2005 Harley Davidson record at the clerk’s offi ce. Sportster, 4,600 miles, WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, re- online at Palm Harbor Homes red, excellent condition, quires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to New Homes at $39,900 $4,000 o.b.o call comply can result in sanctions, includ- $5K for your used 863-467-8559 ing dismissal or striking of pleadings. mobile home Dated: January 24, 2013. specialsections.newszap.com SHARON ROBERTSON 3 New models, Earn some extra cash. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 1,100-2,400 SQ FT BY: /S/ Heather Thomas Sell your used items Deputy Clerk 800-622-2832 x210 in the classifieds 435460 ON 1/27;2/3,10,17/2013 214 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee JanuaryMay 27, 20102013

Okeechobee Masons install new ofﬁ cers VERO BEACH Special to the Okeechobee News 3250 Riverside Park Drive,

Hugh Alger was installed Master of Off SR 60, Beachside in Riverside Park

Okeechobee Masonic Lodge #235, Free

and Accepted Masons of Okeechobee on

Saturday, Jan. 12. Mr. Alger held elected G

leadership positions for three years before

f he was elected Master. In that position, he

will lead all meetings of the Lodge, and plan

community service, membership and social n s

and family activities for the coming year. a

t t

Other elected ofﬁ cers installed were: James u !

Lozano Senior Warden; Fred Covert PM Ju- r

e nior Warden; Rick Holt PM Secretary; Jin ’

Vensel Treasurer. Installed as appointed of- s

ﬁ cers were: Keith Tomey Chaplain; George i

Williams PM Marshal; Fred Evans Senior e

Deacon; Jon Fulbrecht Junior Deacon; Bert t

Culbreth Senior Steward; Mickey Betts Ju- ma e nior Steward; Fred Alger Tyler; and Gerald rketplac Benedict Musician. Okeechobee Masonic Lodge was char- Saturday, Feb. 2, 9am-5pm tered in 1917 and has 300 members. Special to the Okeechobee News Sunday, Feb. 3, 9am-4pm About 300 Masonic Lodges are located in Masonic Lodge #235, Free and Accepted Masons of Okeechobee installed new 230 Florida Communities. Freemasonry has ofﬁ cers on Jan. 12. Left to right are: (front row) George Williams, James Lozano, Over 90 Vendors! more than 1.5 million members in the U.S. Hugh Alger, Fred Alger, Jon Folbrecht: (middle row) Gerry Benedict, Rick Holt, Plants, Flowers, Orchids,Trees, Pottery, The Grand Lodge F&AM of Florida repre- Jim Vensel, Mickey Bett; (back row) Fred Evans, James Green, Bert Culbreth, Furniture, Fountains, Decorative Items sents the 48,500 Master Masons in the state. Keith Tomey and Fred Alger. Youth Activities & Great food! Freemasonry is a benevolent, educational and charitable organization that provides ' over $2 million a day in charity through its Speckled Perch festival planned “Ask the Experts” Appendant bodies. Masonry is the oldest Starts on the even hour each day of the event and largest fraternal organization in the Okeechobee Main Street is now taking applications for the annual Speckled Perch Look for the banner!anner! world, and practices brotherhood, morality, justice, citizenship, education and freedom Festival and Parade, which is scheduled for March 9 and 10 in Flagler Park. Check our web site for information & directionsdirections of ideas, religious choice and expression. Anyone interested in setting up a booth or entering the parade should contact the ZZZJDUGHQFOXERÀUFRUJFRUJ The Grand Lodge maintains a home; The Like us on Facebookk Main Street ofﬁ ce at 863-357-6246 or e-mail [email protected] for an Masonic Home of Florida at St. Petersburg Free Parking & Admission!! Rain or Shine for elderly Masons their wives and widows. application. BringWagon your MORE POWER TO YOU. Feeling powerless at your big bank? All banks and credit unions aren’t alike – so when it comes to deciding where to bank, take control.

START TODAY! GET GET GET plus MIDFLORIDA is here to work with you $77 $200 $50 and your schedule – with features like: $327 with tBNUPQN%SJWFUISVBOE Earn up to cash credit credit )FMQ%FTL)PVST t4BUVSEBZ)PVST with your refi nanced loan with a new t'SFF%FCJU$BSEXJUI3FXBSET with a new Rates as low as Visa Platinum Credit Card 3 t'SFF0OMJOF#BOLJOHBOE#JMM1BZNFOU FREE checking 2 0% Intro APR on balance transfers BOE.PSF 1 % account 2.99 APR No annual fee

FREE REFI CREDIT www.midﬂ orida.com CHECKING LOAN CARD Toll Free (866) 913-3733 Habla Español (877) 834-6376 OKEECHOBEE 3261 U.S. Hwy. 441 S.

Off ers valid as of December 1, 2012. Credit approval required. A minimum $5 savings account is required for membership with MIDFLORIDA and access to these off ers. Off ers are available for a limited time only and may be cancelled without notice. Existing MIDFLORIDA loans and credit cards do not qualify for the incentive or the special advertised Annual Percentage Rates (APR). Federally Checking incentive is deposited to new checking account. Loan and credit card incentives will be applied to a MIDFLORIDA Visa Platinum credit card. If you do not have a MIDFLORIDA Visa Platinum credit card, you must apply for one to receive incentives. Other rates and terms are available and are based on credit. Visit midfl orida.com or see an associate for details. insured by 1. Anyone who has held a checking account with MIDFLORIDA in the past year will not qualify for the $77 incentive. In addition to opening a new checking account, you must accept and open online banking, online bill payment, eStatement, eNotice, direct deposit ($500 minimum which must post within 30 days of account opening) and a debit card. For RT4T checking accounts, you must make 5 transactions (deposits, withdrawals, etc.) in the fi rst 30 days in lieu of the direct deposit requirement. The $77 will be deposited to account after the qualifi cations have been met and for RT4T accounts, after the account has been open for 30 days.Freedom accounts do not qualify for this incentive. Minimum to open Free Checking is $50. 2. To qualify for the incentive, you must refi nance a loan NCUA. (excluding fi rst mortgages) of $15,000 or more from another fi nancial institution. Loans of $5,000 to $14,999 will receive a 00$1 credit. 3. Incentive is off ered on new credit card accounts only with a minimum credit limit of $2,500. The introductory APR is available on non-MIDFLORIDA credit card balance transfers for the fi rst 12 months on new accounts only. A balance transfer fee will apply. January2 27, 2013 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201015 If your thyroid isn’t working properly, you won’t be either Special to the Okeechobee News mone in the blood. Depending on the level, The thyroid gland is a small, butterﬂ y- the pituitary sends TSH (thyroid stimulat- shaped gland located in the base of the neck ing hormone) through the bloodstream just below the Adam’s apple. Despite its to the thyroid gland. TSH tells the thyroid small size, the thyroid gland inﬂ uences the how much thyroid hormone to make. In function of many of the body’s most impor- response to TSH, the thyroid makes thyroid tant organs, including the heart, brain, liver, hormone. Then thyroid hormone is sent into kidneys and skin. According to the American the bloodstream to the rest of the body. The Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, if pituitary senses the hormone level, adjusts your thyroid isn’t working properly, neither the TSH level, and the cycle continues. are you. With physician’s orders, Raulerson Hos- The thyroid is an endocrine gland; endo- pital’s Laboratory can perform the simple crine glands produce hormones. These are blood test, known as the TSH test, to mea- chemicals that carry messages through the sure whether your thyroid is functioning bloodstream to other parts of the body. The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone. It normally. does this with help from a gland in the brain called the pituitary. Thyroid hormone helps keep all the cells in the body working right. It does this by Special to the Okeechobee News controlling the metabolism. This is the rate at which every part of the body functions. Thyroid hormone keeps the metabolism at CES Students of the Week a healthy pace. This helps the brain, heart, Central Elementary would like to Congratulate the Students of the Week for muscles, and other organs work well. A Jan. 10-18. Ziryn Flores, Adrian Orozco, Braydon Crawford, Marquez Hayes, balanced metabolism also helps ensure a Mia Castillo, Kaden Whidden, Rafael Bustos, Justice Shanks, Delaila San- healthy temperature, heart rate, energy level, doval, Kevious Jackson, Benjamin Donis-Florian, Clinton Jenkins, Emilio and growth rate. Gonzalez, Jason Jolly, Dakota Rainwater, Rosalinda Caballero, Miguel Me- The thyroid hormone must be kept at drano, Jayda Cabrera, Kyler Hyslope, Jessica Rodriguez, Jaymarion Lawton, a healthy level. A complex cycle maintains Isaac Watford, Aleah Pritchard, Logan Simmons, Takiya Jones, Nate Watson, this level. The cycle starts with the pituitary. Cristian Trejo, Kaydra Bradley, Crystal Ellman, Haley Herring and Logan Mc- This gland monitors the level of thyroid hor- Masters.

Meet Our Leadership Team. Cowboys ’ BBQ D®½ù S Ö®½Ý & Steak Co MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY $999 $999 ½ rack Baby ALL YOU 1LB RIB EYE Back Ribs $ 99 ALL YOU CAN with 6 golden CAN EAT 13 EAT CATFISH shrimp & 1 side BABY $1299 Karaoke with 25¢ Mr. Robert Lee, CEO BACKS! Ladies Night 6-10pm Mr. Rodney Smith, CEO Mr. Gary Cantrell, CEO $ Cowboy Raulerson Hospital 1 Margaritas Karaoke with Lawnwood Regional St. Lucie Medical Center Drafts Cowboy We are opening our doors to the community. All Day Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 5:00 p.m. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Raulerson Hospital Cafeteria 4 PIECE ALL YOU CAN Slow roasted The Treasure Coast Healthcare System cordially invites you to meet our dedicated team of Prime Rib FRIED patient-centered professionals, learn about our services and tour Raulerson Hospital. EAT BABY with baked potato CHICKEN & salad DINNER $899 BACKS $ 00 R.S.V.P. TODAY: 763-9228 with 2 sides 19 $ 50 LÊã®ÊÄ! (Starting at 4pm) 1 Drafts $ 99 15% CHURCH )PVS&3t4VSHJDBM4FSWJDFTt0VUQBUJFOU4FSWJDFT 13 $150 Drafts t3FIBCJMJUBUJPOt0DDVQBUJPOBM)FBMUIt%JBHOPTUJD*NBHJOH discount )XZ/t0LFFDIPCFF '- NEW t3BVMFSTPO)PTQJUBMDPN 202 NE 7th Ave (formerly Hammerheads) ] Okeechobee 216 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee JanuaryMay 27, 20102013

JEEPS • DODGES • FORDS • CADILLACS • NISSANS • HYUNDAIS • LEXUS • ACURAS • AUDIS • BMWS • MERCEDES • TOYOTAS • HONDAS • VOLVOS AND ALL OTHER MAKES & MODELS! $ AS $ § Jim Arrigo , LOW , John Arrigo CARS ORIGINALLY PRICED AT 12 000 WILL SELL FOR AS 9 000 Owner & President Vice President & $ AS $ § General Manager , LOW , CARS ORIGINALLY PRICED AT 9 000 WILL SELL FOR AS 6 000 $ AS $ § LOW , CARS ORIGINALLY PRICED AT 6,000 WILL SELL FOR AS 3 000 AS * LOW $ SOME CARS WILL SELL FOR AS 999!

SATURDAY • JANUARY 26TH SUNDAY • JANUARY 27TH SHOWROOM & GATES OPEN AT 8:30AM SHOWROOM & GATES OPEN AT 11:00AM SALE STARTS AT 9AM! SALE STARTS AT 11:30AM! UNCLAIMED VEHICLES $ DELIVERS PUSH, BANK REPOSSESSIONS 0 DOWN ANY VEHICLE! AUCTION VEHICLES WITH APPROVAL PULL OR LEASING VEHICLES 100% GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL TOW IT IN! CREDIT UNIONS If You Make $1,500/Month, Have A Valid Florida Driver’s License & Can Prove Income & Residence... You Are Approved!^ WE WANT RENTAL VEHICLES Get Pre-Approved Online @ GottaGoArrigo.com YOUR TRADE IN

STORE HOURS: 5851 S US #1. • FT. PIERCE Monday-Saturday Ulrich Rd 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM JUST SOUTH OF MIDWAY ROAD 1 Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunshine Blvd SERVICE PARTS HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Oleander Ave 1-855-883-4323 Easy St Saeger Ave Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ft. Pierce • West Palm • Sawgrass Sunday: Closed GottaGoArrigo.com Se Habla Espanol

^Severity of credit rating may affect down payment and terms. Tax, Title, Motor vehicle & fees are additional. See dealer for details. *Stk#126801B 1995 Ford Escort LX Wagon. §Stk#135228A 2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4 Dr Auto was $12,000 now $9,000. §Stk#512515A 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reg Cab was $9,000 now $6,000. §Stk#135051A 2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS SDN was $6,000 now $3,000. Photos used for illustration purposes only. Must take same day delivery from dealer stock. All offers expire 1/27/13.