Vol. 101 No. 86 Sunday, July 18, 2010 75¢ Plus tax Man accused of stabbing former lover And with that, said a local de- held without bond on a charge of But, about a month ago, the Okeechobee man tective, Enrique Arellano-Medrano fi rst-degree murder. couple broke up. faces fi rst degree reportedly plunged a knife into Detective Ted Van Deman of “She apparently had a new the upper chest of his former par- the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s boyfriend,” said the detective. murder charges amour. Angelica Delacruz died at Offi ce (OCSO) said jealousy most The alleged incident occurred Teen dance party the scene. likely led to the death of the 36- at 2:38 p.m. Thursday, July 15, after By Eric Kopp Arellano-Medrano was arrested year-old woman. Ms. Delacruz Arellano-Medrano had his 19-year- old nephew call Ms. Delacruz and ... Page 9 Okeechobee News in a Stuart hotel room about seven and Arellano-Medrano had lived hours after the murder. He was together for 20 years and have asked her to come to her parents’ “This is what you get for leav- booked into the Martin County Jail three children together, who are Northwest Eighth Avenue home. ing me for another man!” Friday afternoon where he is being all now adults. See MURDER — Page 8 Bronson City Council still a faces long Coquina Water Control District champion agenda plans road work Strikes gold in Council to consider ... Page 11 wheelchair games garbage fees, housing By Eric Kopp grant and millage rate Lake Levels Okeechobee News Jacob Bronson, a former By Pete Gawda 14.38 feet offensive and defensive line- Okeechobee news man for the Brahmans football Last Year: 13.31 feet team, can now add the title of Since they are only meeting once a month during the summer, the July 6SRQVRUHG%\ two-time gold medal winner to his resume. Okeechobee City Council meeting agen- Mr. Bronson, 34, won two da is longer than usual. The council will gold and one silver medal at be considering a rate resolution setting 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW the July 7-9 National Veterans the solid waste collection assessment at 63DUURWW$YH Wheelchair Games held in $221.52 per customer.  Denver, Colo. He won gold in The Tuesday,July 20 meeting will start Source: South Florida Water Management District. at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Depth given in feet above sea level. the club throwing event with a toss of 12.75 meters, and won City Hall, 55 S.E. Third Ave. the slalom event in a time of 3 The council will also consider a reso- See page 4 for information about minutes. He placed second in lution establishing a housing assistance how to contact this newspaper. the shooting event with a score plan and apply for a community devel- of 501 out of a possible 600. opment block grant. In connection with newszap.com In the Games, competitors these actions, the city’s grant coordinator, Free Speech Free Ads shoot a 1.55 caliber Crossman Nancy Phillips, will make the required competition air rifl e. fair housing presentation for elected of- Okeechobee News/Eric Kopp fi cials and the general public. “That’s the one I wanted Jacob Bronson, a crime reporting clerk with the Okeecho- The council will select a CPA fi rm to do good in,” he said. “I like bee County Sheriff’s Offi ce, won two gold medals and one to do the city’s audit. They will also set shooting.” silver at the July 7-9 National Veterans Wheelchair Games See BRONSON — Page 8 held in Denver, Colo. See CITY — Page 8

32” LCD HDTV more VALUE savINGS more VALUE savINGS When you Buy Serta 71 Ser Badcock 44/46 Ser ultra plush O queen one of these queen FREE or firm set R $ 95 intrigue latex $ 95 foam set 512 W. North Park Street mattress sets 999 by Badcock 1499 Okeechobee • 763-3823 Good from June 29th thru July 26th reg. $1299.90 104931/104928reg. $1699.90 104749/104722 2 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,18, 2010 Your reasons for not hearing better have now disappeared.

The only time anyone will ever see your Invisibel™ hearing aid is when you take it out.

7KHQHZ,QYLVLEHOKHDULQJDLGÀWVGHHSLQVLGH\RXUHDUFDQDOVRLW·VFRPSOHWHO\LQYLVLEOH • Now you’ll be the only one who knows you’re wearing a hearing aid. • The new Invisibel is 100% invisible, 100% digital and 100% programmable with all WKHPRVWDGYDQFHGKHDULQJDLGIHDWXUHV Limited Availability! bolt action rifl e on and violation of probation—grand theft. the teaching team this year FARM & RANCH “Always on Top of the Job” Colleen Larson Holly Sizemore OWNERS Call for Information We can insure your farm property and pasture Now (863) liability. “A” rated companies. Call us for a free quote. Re-Roofing Specialists Enrolling 763-1847 Berger Insurance • Metal & Shingle Roofs RSCA offers grades • Flats & Leaks Repair Building Solid Services, Inc. Kindergarten-4th Foundations 800 S. Parrott Ave. • Okeechobee License # ACSI 25062 www.BergerInsurance.com FREE ESTIMATES grade (863) 763-6411 State Lic.#CCC1327338 Christian Academy A Ministry of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 401 SW 4th St. Rock Solid Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,national and ethnic origin in administration of its educa- 863-357-3838 tional policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs. 4 Okeechobee News OPINION Sunday, July 18, 2010 Public Forum/Speak Out Refl ections from the Pulpit Speak Out has moved online, where • FCAT is just wrong! By Elder John T. Garner A part of what? That is the question that I it is quicker and easier to share your More 2 Life Ministries have been asking myself lately. Are we really ideas and converse with others. Go to County budget leading people to a “pure and simple devo- I have been spending a lot of time lately tion to Christ” or are we seeking to make www.newszap.com, click on the com- • In regard to the county administrator, with the younger generation. I have to tell you munity name and your local or state plus two assistant administrators plus assis- that I have learned so much from this experi- them a part of the church that we want to see Public Forum. There, you can create tants to the assistants, when property values ence. One of the things that I have learned is grow? Don’t get me wrong, it is Christ’s de- new topics or comment on existing were unrealistic and soaring, the positions that, for those growing up in this post mod- sire to see His church grow. But grow how? topics. What follows is a sampling of were created & salaries infl ated. Now, we ern world, for something to have validity it Through wowing people or through simply some of the discussions currently tak- have come full circle and back to reality. must be simple and straightforward. The fact teaching and instructing people in the ways ing place. Thanks for participating! Time to wake up. is that the Scriptures teach this very truth. In of the Savior? Obviously more needs to be • An easy way to gauge if these positions the eleventh chapter of II Corinthians, Paul done to determine the best way to reach this FCAT scores wrong are necessary is to look at what other coun- warns the people there in Corinth that Sa- world for Christ. I don’t propose to have the ties are operating with. Then, look at the tan is seeking to destroy their lives through defi nitive answer. Certainly some of the very • I want to commend Dr. Pat Cooper for size/workload of the county -- just print out the same deception that he used to deceive things that I have mentioned can be very ef- questioning the FCAT test results and fi ght- a typical meeting agenda and compare. Eve in the Garden. There he weaved a con- fective in presenting the truth to people. I am ing for the kids of Okeechobee. When a kid voluted lie about how she and Adam could not advocating that we go back to the “good fl unks the reading portion of the FCAT but OUA budget become like God if they would rebel against old days” and not use some of the newer in- scores high on writing and science, some- God’s simple truth. Satan sought for them to novative ways of communicating. However, thing is wrong with the test. How can you • Once again, yesterdays newspaper ar- disregard the simple truth God had declared I do believe that Christ is calling the church write well if you can’t read? They need to just ticle OUA faces a $400,000 budget shortfall. to Adam that to stay in fellowship with Him of America back from the cliff of embracing do away with the FCAT all together and fi nd a We just had to endure a rate increase, and he simply must refrain from eating the fruit more and more of the modern and to come better way of tracking student progress. now they are talking of another one. But from the tree of the knowledge of good and back to the simple truth of Christ without all • First, I think the Department of Educa- iif they implented an 8 hour furlough plan evil. Somehow that simple truth was twisted the fl ash and glitter. Like my mom used to say tion puts way too much emphasis on the it would save $600,000 according to the ar- to make it seem as if God was keeping the to me when I was growing up: “sometimes FCAT. The test score fi asco just underscores ticle. If they did not buy a new truck it would more “inconvenient truth” from them so that the simpler something is the better it is.” the problem. How terrible to put this stress save $35,000, well 600K plus 35K seems He could keep them from rising to His level. on the kids who now think they did badly you would have money left over. All across Sadly the simple truth was rejected for the Okeechobee Forecast on the tests and don’t understand why. And America the economy is in the tank, every- complicated “truth” and tragedy was the re- I wonder how many kids got in trouble one knows that, people have tightened their sult. Today: A 20 percent chance of showers when the parents received those test scores belts every which way possible just to make In the passage there in II Corinthians, Paul and thunderstorms after noon. Partly cloudy, in the mail. At least now this is in the news ends meet. why should OUA, their employ- says that he feared that the people were al- with a high near 92. East wind between 5 and maybe people will start questioning the ees and directors be any better off than the lowing themselves to be led away from a and 10 mph. “pure and simple devotion to Christ.” That’s FCATs in general. rest of us? Use the furlough, skip the new Tonight: A slight chance of showers. • My kids are not straight A students, but what this world is really looking for I believe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East vehicle, make due and quit passing on hard- In these times where everything seems to be have typically scored 3s in FCAT reading. Both ships to those of us who just cannot afford wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of were scored as 1s this year. My 4th grader in- so complicated and so confusing, people, es- more expenses. Most people with a job, precipitation is 20 percent. sisted he felt as though he had gotten a 4 or 5 pecially those 35 and younger, are searching this year so when I got the results with a 1, I because there are so many people without for a truth that makes sense. They are seek- Extended Forecast jobs, most people would take a furlough, ing something to believe in that gives them immediately wondered if there was a way to Monday: A slight chance of showers, have them rechecked. He is extremely upset spread out over the week, rather than lose hope while at the same time doesn’t require their job. But hey employees of OUA, if you a doctorate in theology to understand. then a chance of showers and thunder- to think he scored a 1 as is my 9th grader. He storms after noon. Partly cloudy, with a high felt like he had received at the lowest a high 2 do not want furlough, then get in the unem- I am not saying there’s anything wrong near 92. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of and also received a 1. I am not a fan of FCAT ployment line and someone out there will with an intelligent and thorough investiga- to begin with and am pleased to hear the gladly step up to the plate for your job. No tion of the truths of the Scriptures. I believe precipitation is 40 percent. school board is also questioning the results. more rate increases OUA .Find some other that is the only approach that truly honors Monday night: A slight chance of show- I had heard from other parents in previous way to fi x it. Christ and I believe the world would wel- ers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East years that you get the score you get and that’s • OUA board members are volunteers come it. But so many churches have moved wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation it. I look forward to the result of the appeal. who are appointed. Some are appointed by away from a simple and straightforward is 20 percent. the City of Okeechobee City Council, some teaching of the truth of Christ and sought to • One student can have a bad test day. teach Christian truth through a fi lter domi- But when 75 percent of the high school tenth are appointed by the Okeechobee County nated with noise and overrun with gim- Lotteries graders do not pass the reading test, it is time Commission. They are always looking for micks. The church in America has become for an investigation. When you fi nd out many volunteers to fi ll the spots when they come Florida Lottery — Here are the num- a place where the simple truth of Jesus has bers selected Thursday AM in the Florida of the students who were given a failing grade open. If you are interested, put in an applica- been overshadowed with praise bands, light made high marks the year before, then some- tion to volunteer to serve on the board. shows, power point presentations, slick or Lottery: Cash 3: 5-8-6; Play 4: 1-4-7-5; thing is wrong with the test. I hope this news • At least OUA is looking at cutting ex- hip preachers, and the list goes on and on for Fantasy 5: 7-29-30-31-35; Mega Money: gets out to all of the students as many of them penses instead of raising rates. Most busi- the search for the newest and fanciest way to 1-5-8-19 MB 16; Florida Lotto: 13-21-25-26- are probably depressed and confused, think- nesses in Okeechobee have had to cut ex- present a cool, relevant Christianity that will 37-46 X 3; Powerball: 20-21-23-38-42 PB 6 ing they failed when the problem is with ei- penses which has either meant layoffs or have the masses banging on the doors to get x3 . Numbers drawn Thursday PM, Cash 3: ther the test or the way it was scored. else people had to take pay cuts. in and become a part of . . . 3-2-9; Play 4: 2-1-4-6.

Additional copies of the newspaper are available for Our Purpose… • To report the news with honesty, accuracy, 50 cents Wednesday and Friday and 75 cents for The Okeechobee News is published by Independent purposeful neutrality, fairness, objectivity, Sunday at the office. Home delivery subscriptions Newspapers of Florida. Independent is owned by a fearlessness and compassion. are available at $18.00 for three months. unique trust that enables this newspaper to pursue a • To use our opinion pages to facilitate community Okeechobee News mission of journalistic service to the citizens of the debate, not to dominate it with our own opinions. To Reach Us To Place A Classified Ad community. Since no dividends are paid, the company Call 877-353-2424 to place a classified advertise- USPS 406-160 • To disclose our own conflicts of interest or Address: 107 S.W. 17th Street, Suite D is able to thrive on profit margins below industry stan- Okeechobee, FL 34974 ment from home. Published 3 times a week: Sunday, Wednesday and potential conflicts to our readers. Fax: 877-354-2424 dards. All after-tax surpluses are reinvested in Website: www.newszap.com Friday by Independent Newspapers, Inc. • To correct our errors and to give each correction E-Mail: [email protected] 107 S.W. 17th Street, Suite D • Okeechobee, FL 34974 Independent’s mission of journalistic service, To Submit News the prominence it deserves. Billing Department Periodicals Postage Paid at Okeechobee, FL 34974 commitment to the ideals of the First Amendment of The Okeechobee News welcomes submissions E-Mail: [email protected] POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the U.S. Constitution, and support of the community’s • To provide a right to reply to those we write about. from its readers. Opinions, calendar items, stories Okeechobee News deliberation of public issues. • To treat people with courtesy, respect and compassion. ideas and photographs are welcome. Call (863) To Start or Stop A Paper Circulation Administration 763-3134 to reach our newsroom. Items may be Phone: (800) 282-8586 We Pledge… MEMBER mailed, faxed or e-mailed. E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 7011 • Dover, DE 19903 The Okeechobee News is available three times a • To operate this newspaper as a public trust OF: E-Mail: [email protected] week via home delivery and is on sale at rack and Staff • To help our community become a better place to store locations throughout Okeechobee County. Call Advertising Director: To Place A Display Ad the office to find out if your home is within our pres- Judy Kasten live and work, through our dedication to ent home-distribution boundaries. Editor: Katrina Elsken conscientious journalism. Phone: 863-763-3134 Circulation Manager: Janet Madray • To provide the information citizens need to make E-Mail: [email protected] Call 800-282-8586 to report a missed Publisher: Tom Byrd newspaper or poor delivery. their own intelligent decisions about public issues. July2 18, 2010 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20105 205 OHS seniors awarded Scholarships

Special to the Okeechobee News Jim Vensel, Bobi O’Neill and Frank Irby presented Lionel Jones, Tonia Gray and Special to the Okeechobee News Maria Ruiz with the Kiwanis Club/Gene O’Neill Memorial Scholarship on OHS On May 20, 205 seniors received scholarships at the Okeechobee High School Scholarship Night 2010 held May 20 at the OHS Lecture Hall. Lecture Hall. Local scholarships received totalled $748,013. (above) Andrew Bowers, Jr. and Tony Bullington presented Ricardo Nieto and Daiana Fonse- ca with the Seminole Tribe of Florida Scholarship on OHS Scholarship Night Correction 2010. An error appeared in an article on page 23 of the July 16 issue of the Okeechobee News under the headline “Commission turns down land offer.” The dates for budget workshops were incorrectly listed. The cor- rect dates are July 21, 26, 27 and 28 at 6 p.m. and July 29 and 30 at 1 p.m. These meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers at the Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 N.W. Second St. We apologize for any incon- venience caused by this error.

Special to the Okeechobee News ACCIDENT LAW OFFICES OF Janna Mullis was awarded the Jim Young Award Scholarship on OHS Scholarship Night 2010 held May 20 at the OHS Lecture Hall. Accident Victims... Special to the Okeechobee News Special to the Okeechobee News Patricia Johnson presented Paige Ar- Debra Hall presented Maria Hernandez nold with the Edward (Coach) John- with the Golden Corral Scholarship on Call Us First! son Memorial Scholarship on OHS OHS Scholarship Night 2010 held May Scholarship Night 2010 held May 20 at 20 at the OHS Lecture Hall. the OHS Lecture Hall. • Tractor Trailer Crashes • Auto Crashes • Motorcycle Crashes • Wrongful Death

Special to the Okeechobee News Kristie Coleman presented Roxanne Sheffi eld with the Sims & Younger, CPA Scholarship on OHS Scholarship FREE Consultation Night 2010 held May 20 at the OHS Se Habla Español Lecture Hall. Phones answered Red Cross plans July 24 Hours, 7 days-a-week! Health and Safety class The Okeechobee Service Center of the 1120 S. Parrott Avenue Special to the Okeechobee News American Red Cross will hold Health & Okeechobee, FL 34974 Heather Parker presented Jonathon Special to the Okeechobee News Safety classes on Thursday, July 22 - In- Crawford and Katarina Suarez with Joe Arnold presented Chelsie Houston fant/Child CPR/AED at 6 p.m. Classes are the OCRA Scholarship on OHS Schol- with the Quinn Tindall Memorial Schol- held at the Service Center, located at 323 arship Night 2010 held May 20 at the arship on OHS Scholarship Night 2010 467-7100 OHS Lecture Hall. N. Parrott Ave. To register, or for more in- held May 20 at the OHS Lecture Hall. formation call 863-763-2488. www.crashinjuries.com 26 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,18, 2010 Community Events FAA to host President’s Main Street announces Collaborative Council of Cypress Hut Eagles Auxiliary breakfast for Airboaters barbecue contest Okeechobee meeting set invites members to meetings Florida Airboat Association’s Airboaters Okeechobee Main Street invites all BBQ The next meeting of the Community Attention all members of Cypress Hut Ea- Appreciation open house set for July 16- kings and queens to enter into the Stick Collaborative Council, a part of the Shared gles Auxiliary 4509. They would like to invite 18, in Okeechobee. Sunday morning FAA BBQ contest to be held during the National Services Network of Okeechobee, will be all members to attend meetings which are will host a President’s breakfast meeting Day of the American Cowboy Event on Sat- Tuesday, July 27, at 10 a.m. in the board held the second and fourth Wednesday of for Airboater Unity and Fellowship for all in- urday, July 24. The $50 entry fee includes room of the School Board Offi ce. It is open each month. Meetings start at 7 p.m. There will be door prizes for those members in at- volved in the airboating business. your cook site, electric, water and you can to the public. The purpose of the meeting is vend your BBQ. Cooks must use wood or tendance. They will have the fi nal reading of to allow the community to identify issues re- the by-laws on Wednesday, July 28. Main Street announces wood pellets. Categories are Pork Ribs and garding services for children and their fami- Beef Brisket with a cash prize and Chilly Bin lies. Guest speakers: Lynn Vidulich, Foster Cooler furnished by Eli’s Trailer Sales going July Mixer event Grandparent Program and Candace Pope, Gordie Peer, Wild West to the Grand Prize Winner! Get your entry Okeechobee Main Street’s July Mixer will form at 111 Northeast Second Street or email Okeechobee County Health Dept. - S.W.A.T. entertainer, display at library be held on Tuesday, July 20, from 5–7 p.m. [email protected]. Please remember to support our back-to- Gordie Peer, former western fi lm stunt- This month’s mixer will be hosted by the school supply drive with your donations (fi - man, Wild West entertainer, and local ranch- Law Firm of Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd and Lloyd nancial and/or supplies) through the month er, will display his extensive collection of located at 212 South Parrott Avenue with VFW celebrating Christmas of July. Call Sharon Vinson at 863-462-5000, cowboy and western fi lm memorabilia the plenty of parking in the back. Our mixers are in July next Sunday Ex. 257 with any questions. month of July at the Okeechobee County Li- a great networking opportunity for the busi- brary, 206 S.W. 16th Street. The display runs nesses and residents of our area. Whether On Sunday, July 25, VFW 10539 will cel- Guardian ad Litem seeking from now through July 31. Call the library you have a new or old business, new to ebrate Christmas in July with the traditional at 863-763-3536 for more information. Okeechobee or would like to know more turkey dinner and all the fi xin’s served from volunteers for children about Okeechobee Main Street please join 3 to 5 p.m. Entertainment is provided. Cost us for networking, refreshments, door prizes $6/dinner, ($5 if you bring in a donation for Guardian ad Litem volunteers are the Basinger playground clean- and a chance at the Mega 50-50. For more Operation Shoebox). Support our troops. All voice of the children in court; abused, aban- up invites volunteers information call 863-357-MAIN (6246). proceeds are for the care packages. doned, neglected per Florida’s statutes. Adults are given representation by law. The Join us for a playground cleanup at the Freedom Outreach Fishing children only have their Guardian to be their Alton Chandler Civic Center (aka Basinger) Investors Update Luncheon voice. The law does not set forth guidelines located on Hwy. 98 N., 16 miles north of town. The Basinger Center is a beautiful fa- An Investors Update Luncheon will be Tournaments continue for their being appointed legal representa- held Wednesday, July 21, at Indian River cility with a pavilion, playground, horseshoe The Freedom Outreach Fishing Tourna- tion. However, the judge hearing cases has pit and BBQ pit. Help maintain its appeal by State College Williamson Conference & ments will be held on July 25 and Aug. 29. the option to appoint a Guardian ad Litem coming Saturday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to Education Center, 2229 N.W. Ninth Ave with The $80 cash entry fee for each tournament for the child. If you think you could help one 1p.m. All ages are welcome. Please bring networking at 11:30, lunch at noon. The in the series includes the Big Fish Pot and of these children, this month’s meeting is set any sponges, rags, rakes and gloves for day speakers will be Chris Close, owner of Close the Classic Fund, with a 70 percent payback. for Thursday, July 29, at 2 p.m. at Mom’s use. Call the Recreation Department at 863- Construction and Frank Miele, owner of The fi nal event, the Classic, will be held Sept. Kitchen, Hwy. 441 S. Okeechobee. 763-6950 for further details. Magna Bon. The cost is $10 per person, pay- 26. To qualify for the classic, you must have able at the door. Cash or check only. RSVP fi shed at least four events since spring. The by July 19, to Mary Chesley, 863-467-6246 or classic will be a one-day event with a $120 [email protected] cash entry fee. All tournaments are held at Scott Driver park from safe light until 2 p.m. Benefi t planned to help with Taylor Creek as the alternate in case of low water. Please register early. To get an family of accident victim entry application or for questions, call 863- EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week set 634-3790 or 863-634-9889. for the week of July 18-24, will help to ben- efi t the family of Dawn Johnston. She died Tantie Quilters to meet at as a result of a recent accident and her fam- ily is in need of fi nancial support. Come and Museum on July 29 enjoy a relaxing Chair Message for a dona- The “Tantie Quilters” will have the Histor- tion of $1 per minute with all donations to ical Museum open on several dates during benefi t the three surviving children of Ms. July and August. It will be open on Thursday, Johnston. Licensed Massage Therapist, Mar- July 29. August meeting dates are Thursday, ci Weseman, will be on hand at the Holiday Aug. 5 and Aug. 26. The hours are 9 a.m. – Inn Express on July 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 1:30 p.m. Call Betty Williamson at 863-763- p.m. Call 863-634-4815 for more details. 6226 with questions. SAME FAMILY ~ NEW NAME ~ NEW LOCATION OCRA holding football and SERVING THE OKEECHOBEE COMMUNITY FOR 30 YEARS cheerleading sign-ups 24 Hour Service - 7 days - By Family OCRA football and cheerleading sign-ups will be on the following Saturdays: July 24, BURIAL ~ CREMATION July 31, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14. Sign-ups will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for ages 4-14. SHIPPING ~ MONUMENTS The cost is $60 for fl ag and $75 for football and cheerleading with a $5 discount for All Pre-arrangements Honored each additional child. Any player who signs up after these dates will be placed on a wait- From Other Establishments ing list. They may be placed on a team due to the loss of a player for medical reasons 863-357 SAVE (7283) only. No exceptions will be made! If you are Fax 863-357-3696 interested in sponsoring or coaching a team, you can fi ll out the necessary paperwork on 4550 Hwy 441 North, Okeechobee these dates also. If you have any questions, (Abundant Blessings Church) Paul M. Buxton L.F.D. ~Marilyn A. Buxton you can call OCRA at 863-634-1437. ~Matthew P. Buxton, L.F.D. July2 18, 2010 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20107 Okeechobee Livestock Market Report

July 12 and 13, 2010 Monday Tuesday Mix 0 0 Cows Calves 624 1399 Total 814 1950 Breaking $59.00 $61.00 Cows 133 347 Cutter $53.00 $61.00 Str 8 39 Med #1 Steers Hfrs Canner $47.00 $53.00 Hfrs 6 35 170-190 165-205 140-175 Bulls Bulls 24 22 200-250 155-190 127-145 Sales: 1500-2000 $74.00 $77.00 Yrlngs 19 108 250-300 145-180 120-132 300-350 132-147 117-123 Monday at 12 p.m. 350-400 124-135 108-120 Tuesday at 11 a.m. 400-450 123-135 104-115 450-500 109-120 104-111 550-600 105-111 99-105 Okeechobee 600-650 100-117 97-99 Livestock Market Med #2 Steers Hfrs U.S. 98 North, Okeechobee 150-200 125-130 117-130 200-250 125-155 100-122 (863) 763-3127 250-300 125-145 105-125 300-350 119-135 105-118 350-400 110-128 98-110 th nd 400-450 102-121 95-105 July 16th - July 22nd For Info, Call 763-7202 Small #1 350-400 100-104 THEATRE I:“INCEPTION” I thought the sale went well this week. Fri. 7:00 & 9:15, Sat., Sun., Tues., Wed. & We had a lot of cattle. It was hot and prices Thurs. 2:00, 4:15, 7:00 & 9:15, Mon. were good. When good 700# steer calves 3:00 & 7:00 PG-13 are bringing $1, how can you complain? THEATRE II: “DESPICABLE ME” Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda Hardie Driggers of Lake Placid, George Rho- Fri. 7:00 & 9:00, Sat., Sun., Tues., Wed. & den of Indiantown topped the calf market Thurs. 2:00, 4:15, 7:00 & 9:00, Mon. 3:00 & National Day of the American Cowboy this week with a high of $2. Clarence Bear of 7:00 PG Davie topped the cow market with a high of THEATRE III: “SORCERER’S APPRENTICE” At their meeting on Thursday, July 15, Okeechobee County Commissioners $65.50. For sale - 100 head of bred Brangus Fri. 7:00 & 9:00, Sat., Sun., Tues., Wed. & proclaimed July 24 to be the National Day of the American Cowboy in the Thurs. 2:00, 4:15, 7:00 & 9:00, Mon. heifers. Call Okeechobee Livestock Market PG-13 county. Vice Chairman Noel Chandler, right, presented the proclamation to for more information at 863-763-3127. Ask 3:00 & 7:00 Toni Doyle, center, of Okeechobee Main Street and David Hazellief, left, rep- for Jeff. Tickets: Adults - $6.50 • Children 12 & under - $5.00 resenting the Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Association See ya next week, Todd Senior Citizens - $5.00 all movies • Matinees - $4.50 Call a PROfessional Tree Locators, Inc. ✯ ✯ Appliances • TV • Furniture “Don’t Destroy Nature When You Can Recreate It” American Drilling

- Plants - Manufactured Stone ✯ Services, Inc. ✯ -Trees - Design - Natural Stone - Installation Pool Supplies & ✩ JUAN CORTEZ - Decorative Gravel - Full Garden Center Chemicals Available ✩ Manager 16162 Hwy 441 N. Okeechobee, FL 34972 ❑✩ Office: (863) 357-3301 Fax: (863) 357-2804 863-763-7736 405 SW 2nd St. Okeechobee 3389 U.S. Hwy. 441 So. Fax 863-763-8730 Okeechobee, FL UP TO [email protected] (863) 763-3221 [email protected] Advertising Shutters & Gutters,Inc. Works Professional Installation of Let it work for you. Storm Shutters & Office: 772/340-0055 Seamless Rain Free Estimates Gutters 863-763-3134 Licensed & Insured Lic. #765 863.763.5650 Stinnett, Inc.Serving Okeechobee Since 1969 Advertising Resiidentiiall & Commerciiall •• Painting Works •• Wallll Coveriings Aluminum Seamless Guttering •• Pressure Clleaniing ~All Size Jobs ~ Hurricane Shutters Let it work for you. ••Sand Bllastiing Licensed & Insured Lic.#SCC-131150201 Since 1999 Lic. #1406-01 Office: (863) 763-7704 863-763-3134 1677 S.W. 8th St. (863)763-5251 (863)634-0614 Okeechobee, FL 34974 Mobile: (863) 634-7125 28 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,18, 2010

in another man’s car, then tried to get the armed his uncle, the report continues. Arel- snatched him up and got him out of there as MURDER woman to enter the mobile home. But she lano-Medrano then fl ed the scene on foot. quick as we could,” explained the detective. refused. As OCSO deputies and detectives combed “The Martin County Sheriff’s Offi ce was very Continued From Page 1 Detective Van Deman said Arellano- the county in search of the suspect, Detec- helpful in getting this accomplished.” Medrano then reportedly walked up to the tive Van Deman learned that Arellano-Me- He went on to say that they entered the The woman was told that Arellano-Medrano woman, pulled a butcher knife from the drano’s niece, Roberta Arellano, had rented hotel room with guns drawn and that Arella- was going to give her some money. waistband of his pants and stabbed Ms. him Room 201 at the Holiday Inn Express at no-Medrano was arrested without incident. When she arrived she asked the nephew, Delacruz in the upper portion of the left side Kanner Highway and I-95 in Stuart. Because he was in Stuart, Arellano-Me- Nacho Delacruz, to stay close because she of her chest. The OCSO detective said a family mem- drano was arrested by MCSO Detective John was afraid of her former lover. “She died within a couple of minutes af- ber helped him fi nd Arellano-Medrano. Perez on probable cause provided by Detec- Arellano-Medrano, reportedly angered ter being stabbed,” said the detective. “We received information he was in a tive Van Deman. He was then taken to a Stu- that the mother of his children had arrived Mr. Delacruz then fought with and dis- hotel room. We had also received informa- art hospital due to a pre-existing leg injury. tion that family members were on their way Arellano-Medrano was returned to the On Feb. 25, 2003, he was hired by then- to get him, and get him out of the state,” said Okeechobee County Jail around 2 p.m. Fri- day. sheriff O.L. Raulerson and has been with the Detective Van Deman. BRONSON The detective and OCSO Deputy Corporal Detective Van Deman said the exact cause sheriff’s offi ce since. of death was to be determined. He said an Continued From Page 1 As a UCR clerk, he enters all OCSO inci- Randy Thomas then rushed to Stuart. “We had to drive with great haste to get autopsy was conducted Friday morning by dent reports into the department’s computer the District 19 medical examiner. The 1994 Okeechobee High School grad- system. He also compiles a statistics report him before those family members did,” the detective added. The detective did say, however, that Ms. uate said he practices at home by shooting every six months that goes to the Florida De- Delacruz was about one month pregnant. conventional .223 and .22 caliber rifl es, as partment of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The Along with eight members of the Martin well as the air rifl e. FDLE then uses those numbers to make up County Sheriff’s Offi ce (MCSO), Detective As for the other events, he said he went their statewide crime statistics report. Van Deman and Cpl. Thomas entered the to a couple of clinics in Tampa so he could But, on Aug. 1 he will begin a new chap- hotel. 4BWBOOBIT compete in the club throwing event. As for ter in his life—one of “retirement.” “We went in, knocked on the door, ark the p maneuvering around cones in the slalom Mr. Bronson is leaving the sheriff’s offi ce 4RVBSF offoff the park event, Mr. Bronson said he practices for that and July 30 will be his last day. With a wide 4&
UI

UI
"WF
0LFFDIPCFF event every day. grin he said he will then “retire” and move CITY “It’s everyday life,” he said, “having to to Tampa, where he hopes to join a Quad Continued From Page 1 


%VQMFYFT open doors and stuff.” Rugby Wheelchair Team and be a volun- Athletes compete in three divisions - Mas- *NQBDU
8JOEPXT
ɦ
5JMF
'MPPST
teer with the Paralyzed Veterans of America dates for public budget hearings. The rec- "QQMJBODFT
ɦ
8BTIFS%SZFS
)PPLVQT
ters (over the age of 40), Novice and Open. (PVA). The Novice class is for fi rst-time competi- ommended millage rate is 7.9993. That rate When asked, Mr. Bronson replied that he #FBVUJGVM
$BCJOFUT
ɦ
(SBOJUF
$PVOUFSUPQT tors, while the Open class is made up of all is calculated to bring in $240,027,990 in ad the other athletes. The athletes also com- has never played the game. valorum taxes. Because of a decrease in 
#3

_

#3
 pete in different classes that are based on “But, it looks like fun,” he said. “You just property values, the recommended millage *ODPNF
-JNJUT
"QQMZ
the athlete’s level of physical ability. There get out there and bang on each other.” rate will bring in the same amount of taxes are three quadriplegic classes—1A, 1B and Quad Rugby, which was originally called as the current millage rate of 6.7432. One $BMM
5PEBZ
5P
"QQMZ 1C—and four paraplegic level or amputee Murder Ball, is for quadriplegics and quad mil equals one dollar for every one thou- 
amputees and is played all across the U.S. classes—2,3, 4 and 5. sand dollars of assessed value. /FBM
-POH
$POTUSVDUJPO Mr. Bronson, a Uniformed Crime Report- and in Canada. ing (UCR) clerk with the Okeechobee Coun- And while “banging into each other” ty Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO), competed in the brings a smile to his face, that smile goes David Hazellief • 863-610-1553 Betty Hazellief • 863-610-0144 Open Division and in the 1A class. away and he becomes quite serious when He fi rst competed in the wheelchair he talks about joining the Gulf Coast PVA in Sharon Prevatt • 863-634-7069 Dee Reeder • 863-610-2485 games in 2002 where he earned fi ve gold Tampa. medals (table tennis, bowling, throwing, “I want to talk to newly-injured people (863) 763-2104 slalom and air gun) in the Novice Division. coming in to let them know there’s more While in the U.S. Army, Mr. Bronson was a stuff out there than just sitting in a wheel- Se Habla combat engineer and stationed at Fort Leon- chair,” he said. ard Wood, Mo. On Nov. 15, 1998, he was The PVA and the U.S. Department of Vet- Español driving his personal vehicle along a wind- erans Affairs put on the Games each year. ing and heavily wooded highway near the This year was the 30th national wheelchair CALL FOR A LIST OF FORECLOSURES South-Central Missouri Army base when he event. The Games are the largest annual rounded a curve and saw an oncoming ve- wheelchair sports event in the world. It is 1012-H: 4/2 CBS 2000-M: Taylor Creek hicle in his lane of travel. When he swerved a multi-event sports and rehabilitation pro- home in town conve- 3/2 home split bed- to avoid a head-on collision, his vehicle left niently close to room plan, Island gram for military service veterans who use everything on a large Kitchen, extra shed, the roadway and ended up in a ditch. wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries, am- Lot. Chain linked detached carport The crash injured his spine and left Mr. putations or neurological problems. fenced. Call today for w/workshop, fenced Bronson with both legs paralyzed and lim- For more about the Games, visit their further info. $100,000 back yard, appliances, MOTIIVATED SELLER MLS# 203380 etc. MLS #203096 ited use of his hands. web site at www.wheelchairgames.va.gov. 3006-M: Waterfront 5014-M 3/2 DW fenced Doublewide Mobile Home on 1+/- Mobile Home with acre in Edwards LAKE OKEECHOBEE ALWAYS porch and addition Subdivision. Short located in Treasure $55,000 MLS ITLE SAVING Island. $27,999 MLS Sale. T FORECLOSURE #203898 #203812 PROPERTY BUYERS MONEY! 5027-M: Spot in the Sun 8007-A: 55+/- improved Owned & Operated by 3/2 MH, front & back porch, fenced large Lot. fenced pasture acres. Located at end of street. Fronts SR 70 and 64th BUYER BROKERAGE $54,000 or better offer. John Ed Burdeshaw MLS #204068 CO. OF OKEECHOBEE REDUCED -- MOTIIVATED SELLER MLS #92463 NEW LIISTIING Street. Acreage/Lots: • 13+/- acres on 70 east $74,415 MLS #203971 • 2 Waterfront Lots in Lakeport for $30,000 MLS For All Your Real BILL F. STEGKEMPER, #204008 • Treasure Island Lot on the water, oversized septic tank, city water, elect, concrete pads for MH or shed. CRS, GRI, APPRAISER MLS #203548 • Dixie Ranch Lots side by side Estate Closing Needs BK129997 www.century21okeechobee.com • Email: [email protected] (863) 763-2334 • (863) 801-9497 CELL 863-763-3749 P.O. Box 1074, Okeechobee FL, 34973 1200 S. Parrott Ave. 1126 S. PARROTT AVE. 1039 S.E. Everglades Blvd • Okeechobee July2 18, 2010 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20109

Special to the Okeechobee News/Teresa Chandler Let’s dance! The July teen dance party coordinated by Teresa Chandler benefi tted the Real Life Children’s Ranch. There were 70 students in attendance! They enjoyed limbo, hula hoop, pizza, cookies and dancing! The dance generated $425 in funds for Real Life. The dance is possible because of the donations from local businesses! Thank you to: Okeechobee County School Board, DJ “DP Produc- tions,” Dominos, Ding-A-Ling Deli, Best Western, Wal-Mart, Wemmer Family Orthodontics, Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce, East Coast Shirts & Signs, Quality Tees and the many volunteers! For more information on teen dances, please call Teresa Chandler at 863-801-4996. Brahman football schedule released By Charles M. Murphy Avon Park on Sept. 10, Martin County on Okeechobee News Oct. 1, Bartow on Oct. 15, and William T. Dwyer on Oct. 22. All of the home games Okeechobee once again has a tough begin at 7:30 p.m. schedule this year with only four regular sea- The road games this year include the Be- son home games on the 2010 schedule. rean Christian game on Sept. 3, South Fork The only change in teams from last year on Sept. 16, Sebastian River on Sept. 24, is a swap of Berean Christian School for Vero Hardee on Oct. 29, Palm Beach Lakes on Beach in week one. Okeechobee will also Nov. 5, and Clewiston on Nov. 12. host an exhibition game on Aug. 27 against The combined records of Brahman op- the Fort Pierce Central Cobras. ponents on this year’s schedule last year Other home games include a date with was 56-44. Okeechobee fi nished (0-10). Okeechobee Bloodmobile visits planned for July To donate blood is to help save lives. This month the Okeechobee community celebrated our country’s birth. Please keep up the good fi ght, in our country’s honor: The “Big Red Bus” blood mobile will be in the community on the following dates: Sunday, July 18 - Knights of Columbus at St. Teresa Catholic Church, BHR, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 - U-Save, 12:30-2:30; IRSC, 4–8 p.m. Saturday, July 24 - Day of the American Cowboy, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31 - Wal-Mart, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 210 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,18, 2010 County Veterans’ services offi ce relocated to Courthouse The County Veterans’ Services Offi ce sist veterans and family members in obtain- has relocated to the Historic Courthouse, ing VA Benefi ts. The offi ce is open 8 a.m. to 304 N.W. Second St. Suite 106. The County Veterans’ Services Offi ce is available to as- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Special to the Okeechobee News/Maggie Buccino Donations presentation The Knights of Columbus presented a check to the ARC of Okeechobee. The Annual Tootsie Roll Campaign took place on March 6. The brother Knights with the help of the ARC handicapped people gave away Tootsie Rolls at Wal- Mart, U-Save and Publix for three hours. They collected $559 in donations which was presented to the ARC representatives. From left to right are John Buccino, chairman, Scott Smett, Grand Knight, Brenda Byrd, support coordi- nator, Jeannie Bramlett, board liaison, Nancy Ziegler, executive director.

Special to the Okeechobee News/Teresa Chandler YMCA Summer Camp 7 DAYS (863) The YMCA Summer Camp held an “Island Theme” week. Children participated in A WEEK 467-2224 a relay where they had to dress their partner in Hawaiian gear, run to the fi nish line and remove the costume. The camp currently houses 30 children and pro- vides care from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Grace Brethran/Okee Christian Academy. Camp includes themed weekly activities, fi eld trips, swimming and much more! For more information, contact Teresa Chandler at 863-801-4996. Campers and counselors pictured in the fun activities (top) are: Piper Hans, Mya Gomes, Laura Weekday Breakfast Specials Weekday Lunch Specials Campos (Counselor) and Allison Chandler (Counselor) and (bottom) are: Devon $ Only $ Wigfall, Carlyn Shaffer (Camp Director), Allison Chandler, Laura Campos and Starting At 5.99 3.49 Served 11a.m. -3 p.m. Michael Martinez, camp counselors. Served 6 -11 a.m. an eat fish a Add A Soda, Tea Or Coffee Only $.99 Al c nd Available 24/7 l you $9.99 shrimp 2 Dinners -Your Choice Served Friday and Saturday For One Price.... from 4 to 11 pm 1. N.Y. Strip Steak ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2. Shrimp Scampi 3.Country Shrimp Fest Fried Steak Starting At $ 4. Grilled Pork Chops 7.99 5. Chicken Tenders Seniors 6. Grilled Mahi Mahi 7 Days A Week 7. Roast Turkey Breast... 2 for $11.59 All Specials Served With 2 Sides, From Senior Dinner Menu. Soup Or Salad, And Complimentary Includes: soup or salad, ice cream or pudding Fact Book: http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Page.aspx?&secid=65039&pagenum=1 Pudding Or Ice Cream.... Medical Directory: http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Page.aspx?&secid=59786&pagenum=1 Meet Your Local Merchants :http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Page.aspx?&secid=56360&pagenum=1 School Information Guide :http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Page.aspx?&secid=68371&pagenum=1 July2 18, 2010 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201011 Coquina assessment rate to remain the same By Pete Gawda the current mowing cycle is about 80 percent Okeechobee News complete. However, due to recent rains it was noted that it might be necessary to start the In this era of economic problems and ris- mowing again as soon is the current cycle is ing taxes, there is some good news for Viking completed. residents. At their regular meeting on Wednes- The board fi nished the meeting by con- day, July 14 the Coquina Water Control District ducting an inspection tour of recently com- Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to pleted work and work in progress on N.W. keep the Viking assessment at $62.64 cents 242th Street, Three Mile Grade and Four Mile per acre. It has remained at that level for at Grade. least three years. The next meeting will be Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. The Coquina Water Control District ap- at the Coquina shop, 17205 N.W. 240th St. pears to be in better fi nancial shape than some other local government entities. “This year we have exceeded our expectation on revenues,” chairman Melvin Byars asserted. He said it ap- pears that because more people paid their as- sessments than was originally anticipated the district will have “a little bit of surplus” of ap- proximately $44,000 which will be rolled over into the new year’s budget. Turning to other business, Engineer Bryan Clemmons said that grass carp have been placed in the canal to control vegetation. However, he said it would be six months be- fore any results are seen. “It will be interesting to see if it works,” Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda board member Ken Childs said of this attempt The Coquina Water Control District to control aquatic vegetation. Board of Supervisors as part of their Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda “We need to concentrate on fi nishing Four regular meeting on Wednesday, July As part of the Wednesday, July 14 meeting of the Coquina Water Control Board Mile Grade,” Mr. Byars said, adding that the 14 inspected work in progress. Here, of Supervisors, the board made an inspection tour of Viking construction proj- board needed to set priorities for other road left to right, superintendent Danny Fair- ects. Here the board inspects a recently installed culvert on N.W. 242 Street. jobs. He noted that in three years the board cloth, chairman Melvin Byars and engi- Pictured are, left to right, board member Dorothy Miles, chairman Melvin Byars, has repaired 20 miles of roads. neer Bryan Clemmons inspect grading board attorney Tony Young and engineer Bryan Clemmons. Superintendent Danny Faircloth stated that being done on Three Mile Grade. ²5IF
CFTU
SBUF
BOE
B
DIBODF
UP
XJO
  ³

MORTGAGES

&WFSZ
MPBO
B
DIBODF
UP
SBDF BXBZ
XJUI
 
JO
DBTI

NEW OR USED CARSS 3BUFT3BUFT ;PPN
JO
OPX
0OMZ
MPBOT
JTTVFE
BT
MPX
BT
MPX
 BT  "13 CZ
"VHVTU

XJMM
CF
FOUFSFE "QQMZ
BOE
HFU
BQQSPWFE
POMJOF
CZ
QIPOF
PS
BU
BOZ
CSBODI

HOME IMPROVEMENTT

XXXNJE¿PSJEBDPN Federally insured by NCUA. /FX
-BSHFS

*Each consumer collateralized loan of $10,000 or more closed during the promotional period off June 15 ththroughrough -PDBUJPO 0,&&$)0#&&



64
)XZ

4 August 31, 2010 will be entered to win the grand prize. For a full list of rules, visit midflorida.com.om. A$A A$ 5mi5$5 mi minimumnimum savings account is required for membership. MIDFLORIDA is an equal housing lender. Only certainain momortgagertgage products are available at the advertised rate. Rates may vary with credit. Credit approval is required.uired. 
 212 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,18, 2010 Courthouse Kids Library helps put kids in court at ease On June 15, Guardians For New Futures community players and volunteers was in- “While it is unfortunate that children have date the room from time to time. Guardians (GFNF), the non-profi t organization sup- credible and because of generous donors, to be involved in these proceedings, the dif- for New Futures has goals to replicate Kids’ porting the 19th Judicial Guardian ad Litem GFNF was able to decorate the room with ference of a safe, bright, room where they Libraries in the other three county court- program, and Okeechobee Court Personnel, beautiful, stocked bookcases and bean bag can play and read can really make things less houses where they have visibility—Martin, opened the door to a new Children’s Library. chairs. Additionally, the program was able to frightening,” President of GFNF, Debbie But- St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. From time to time each of the local court- purchase a television set so that children can ler, commented. Ms. Butler also hopes that To learn more about the GAL program, houses in the Treasure Coast has sponsored watch an instructional video about court. GFNF will be able to solicit ongoing dona- please contact 772-785-5804 or visit on the a “Kids Day.” Kids Day is a day when chil- Unfortunately, there are about 900 chil- tions for books and toys to replenish and up- World Wide Web www.gfnf4kids.org. dren who are involved in dependency pro- dren in dependency proceedings on the ceedings, (victims of abuse, neglect or aban- Treasure Coast; approximately 120 of them donment) can walk around the courtroom of them live in Okeechobee County. The and become familiar with the area. Being in Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program provides court can be a very frightening and isolat- an advocate for each of these children to en- ing experience for children. This day helps sure that their voice and their best interests increase their awareness of the court room. are heard in the courtroom. The event was scheduled at the request of Judge Schack and Magistrate Hooker of Okeechobee County. They were both advo- cates for a dedicated room for the children inside the courthouse. On Kids Day, Judge Schack and Magistrate Hooker wanted to meet with the children over whose depen- dency proceedings they preside; they min- gled, and brought cookies for the kids. It has been a priority to the GFNF pro- gram to be able to outfi t the Okeechobee courthouse with a Kids’ Library, a room fi lled with books and toys that present a hap- py, comfortable place for children to read, play or learn about the court process. Often Special to the Okeechobee News/GFNF children in dependency may be placed out Toys and books on a shelf greet chil- Judge Schack and Magistrate Deborah Hooker held ‘Kids Day’ at the local of the home in foster care, group homes dren in the new Children’s Library courthouse welcoming children to come tour the buiding. Children were also or with relative or friend care givers. GFNF in the Courthouse. The library was introduced to the the new Children’s Library in the Courhouse, a place where began a drive to collect donations of books brought about by the Guardians for children involved in dependency proceedings can feel comfortable and become and toys for the room. The outpouring from New Futures organization. familiiar with pleasant surroundings.

Federal Tax Rebate UP TO $1,500 FPL Rebate UP TO $1,000

MFG Serving the Rebate entire lake area UP TO for over $1,200 25 years

“Our Focus Is To Make You Comfortable” *Based on capacity & efficiency ratings. 467-1545 **Tax Credit up to $1,500.

**Offer expires 6/30/2010 *Rebate offer is valid only with the purchase of qualifying Mfg products. **See dealer for details and visit www.energystar.gov for more information on the credit guidelines and list of qualifying heating and cooling equipment. St. Lic. CACO29420 July2 18, 2010 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201013 Do the right thing: Vaccinate your pets GUGUARANTEEDARANTEED By Dr. Jane Bicks, DVM horse with encephalitis is a horrible sight, Distemper causes GI and nervous system Okeechobee Humane Society and a cat with leukemia is heart breaking. symptoms in dogs and cats. The disease is GAS PRICE TO We don’t have to see this type of suffering “My horses, cats and dogs don’t need rapid, nasty and generally not curable. It because vaccines can eliminate these dis- vaccinations, right?” bothers me to see these innocent pets suf- eases. APRIL 2011 Wrong. Vaccinations fering because their owners refused to do The law requires all dogs and cats to be are very important to your one simple thing—vaccinate! vaccinated against rabies, even inside cats. • $1.899 per gallon prepaid for Residential* pet’s health and yours. It Encephalitis is carried to horses by mos- If a dog or cat comes into contact with a ra- is probably hard for you to quitoes. Most owners have to euthanize • $1.299 per gallon prepaid for Commercial* bid animal such as a raccoon or bat you will their horses once they are sick. Since this appreciate the reason for not know it until you see the symptoms. The • We offer service, tank installs and 24/7 vaccinating our pets when virus attacks the nervous system the unvac- owner will have been exposed to this deadly cinated horse has tremors, can’t walk and • We are family owned for over 50 years you don’t usually see the virus meaning that he too could get—rabies. diseases that these vacci- stand. While there is some small success in • We sell only the best HD5 Propane Dr. Jane There is no cure. Two indoor cats had to be treating these horses the cost in veterinary nations prevent. You prob- euthanized when a bat fl ew into the porch ably don’t realize that your Bicks, DVM expenses, time and emotion is truly unnec- and the cats played with it. Horses are prey essary. family could be at risk for to the raccoon with rabies and can become diseases that vaccinations could prevent. A Parvo is known to most dog owners. It rabid if they are not vaccinated. A pet owner hits the GI tract and then proceeds to other dog with distemper would break your heart, is at risk whenever their animals have ra- with almost no chance of getting better. A parts of the body. It is very contagious and bies. deadly. Some breeds of dogs are more sus- ceptible than others. As in any disease, the young and the old are more vulnerable. Leptospirosis is a bacteria that is conta- gious from dog to dog and dog to people. It will destroy the kidneys. Family members *minimum 200 gallon delivery, gas must be prepaid by 8/1/2010 expires are in harm’s way. customer owned tanks only, rental tank residential customers are 10 cents a gallon more, Commercial customers must use over 2,500 gallons Rhino tracheitis is a respiratory disease in year, if less than that are 30 cents a gallon more. cats. The virus causes stuffed noses with dis- charge and sores on the cat’s tongue. It can be lethal. It is carried by raccoons as well as Ridge Propane Gas, Inc. cats. 239 West Lake Isis Avenue There are enough non-preventable dis- eases that we have to contend with in our Avon Park, Florida pets. Vaccinating your pet is the easiest (863) 453-3959 thing you can do. The Humane Society of toll free 1-877-528-2510 Okeechobee urges you to do the right thing.

Special to the Okeechobee News/Big Lake Missions Okeechobee Cancer Center Food drive success Board Certified Radiation Oncologists The Letter Carriers, Okeechobee Branch of the U.S. Post Offi ce held their 2010 Postal Food Drive in May. After all of the food was collected and also ev- Alan S. Krimsley, M.D. Ronald H. Woody, M.D. eryone volunteering was thanked for their participation, over 15,000 pounds of food was distributed to local needy families and food banks. Postal Carri- Dr. Krimsley Dr. Woody graduated ers, Melissa and Albert are joined by Big Lake Missions Directors, MaryAnne graduated from from the University of and Bruce Swinford. Florida and trained at Yale University University Hospital in and trained at New Seattle and at the York University Medical University of South Carolina in Medical Center. Charleston. CyberKnife™ Robotic Radiation Surgery Specializing in the Treatment of Skin Cancer Available Our State-of-the-Art Treatments Include: BOARD CERTIFIED BY THE • Ultrasound and CT Based Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) AMERICAN BOARD OF DERMATOLOGY • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) FELLOW OF THE • CT/MRI Fusion Technology AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MOHS SURGERY We offer Courtesy Transportation or Mileage Okeechobee Reimbursement and FREE Second Opinions 863-467-9555 Serving Treasure Coast & Okeechobee Vero Beach Lawnwood Mid-Florida Okeechobee Pt. St. Lucie 772-778-7782 Cancer Center Cancer Center Cancer Center Cancer Center 1231 N. Lawnwood Circle 604 W. Midway Road 301 NE 19th Drive 1780 SE Hillmoor Dr. Ft. Pierce, FL White City, FL Okeechobee, FL Port St. Lucie, FL www.tcdermatology.com Jonathan Sanders, M.D., J.D. (772) 464-8121 (772) 468-3222 (863) 357-0039 (772) 335-2115 CARING PROFESSIONALS • STATE-OF-THE-ART TREATMENT • FIGHTING CANCER 214 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,18, 2010 Special Magistrate to Choose how you want hear code violations your news published By Pete Gawda Put yourself in print! 100 words and one photo for only $25! Okeechobee News If you go ... Okeechobee County Code Enforcement What: Okeechobee County Code En- Publish Your News today! Special Magistrate Lois Nichols is scheduled forcement Special Magistrate hearing to hear 10 cases Tuesday afternoon. When: 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 Just visit www.newszap.com, There are two cases under the heading of Where: Okeechobee County Health new business. Hurdley Mitchell and Illinorse Department Auditorium, 1728 N.W. click on your community, Hardy have been cited for an accumulation of mechanical parts, household items and Ninth Ave. and then on the link unregistered vehicles on their S.E. 38th Ter- race property. In the second case, Christo- the special magistrate to remove debris from for Publish Your News. pher Amsdem has been asked to remove their properties. plywood and aluminum from his windows Jacob Nisson, Howard and Gail Richards, and remove all unlicensed, inoperable vehi- Penny Chaisson and Gloria Jean Vonderau cles, trash, debris and overgrowth from his could all be fi ned up to $250 a day for ev- S.E. 24th Street lot. ery day of noncompliance if their properties have not been brought into compliance. Melba Franklin, John Keith Cook, Mar- Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at jorie S. Paige trustee, and James Myers and www.newszap.com. Reporter Pete Gawda can William Day had previously been ordered by be reached at [email protected]. ng nickel an Edward Jones branch offi ce Drive asks for gently worn shoes bei d d supports local school supply drive American Drilling Services, Inc. will f i accept donations of new or gently used o m Local residents and businesses can d e shoes for school-aged children in the e d help those less fortunate in the com- community. The shoes can be dropped ir ? munity by bringing items to the Edward off at American Drilling Services located T Jones branch offi ce from July 19-Aug. 13, at 405 S.W. 2nd St. or call Sarah at 863- 763-3221, if you need someone to pick in support of the back-to-school supply them up. Shoes will be given away on drive. The offi ce is located behind Domi- Aug. 21, at the Back to School Bash at no’s Pizza across from the movie theatre. the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center.

Keep your money where it belongs, in your pocket.

ƭș1##șƕƎƎș'#!*2ș -"nj.1ș#/.2(3#"ș 3#,2ș ƭș1##ș(123ș1"#1ș.$ș'#!*2ș ƭș1##ș42(-#22ș'#!*ș 1"ș ƭș1##ș-+(-#ș -*(-% T . r ƭș1##ș(++ș 8 g y O in ur ck Business Che

3ș +2.ș!.,#2ș6(3'ș/#12.- +(9#"ș# !. 23ș2#15(!#Ʀș professionals working as hard as you do to keep your business growing. Call us, it won’t cost you a dime.

www.seacoastnational.com 6390 W. Indiantown Rd. Jupiter, FL 33458 ƕƎƎșƥș 11.33ș
5#-4#șșƭșșƓƖƗLjƕƑƑƎ ƏƓƎƙșƥș 11.33ș
5#-4#șșƭșșƓƖƗLjƓƖƖƑ July2 18, 2010 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201015 EAA water quality improving New farming techniques a stronger BMP program that addresses unique challenges to achieving phosphorus help agricultural areas meet reductions in the basin. Ricardo J. Phosphorus can harm the Everglades phosphorus reduction goals ecosystem when stormwater runoff carries Quintero-Herencia, MD excess amounts into the protected wet- For the 15th consecutive year, water lands. To meet the requirements of Florida’s fl owing from farmlands in the Everglades Everglades Forever Act and a 1992 consent Agricultural Area (EAA) achieved phospho- decree between the state and federal gov- rus reductions that were better than the 25 ernments, the amount of phosphorus leav- Medical Oncology & Hematology of percent reduction required by law. With ing the EAA must be 25 percent less than the continued implementation of improved the amount before phosphorus-reduction Okeechobee & the Treasure Coast farming techniques known as Best Manage- efforts started. Data show that a 41 percent ment Practices (BMPs), results for the 2010 phosphorus reduction was achieved for the monitoring period show a 41 percent phos- 2010 monitoring period. The average reduc- - Specializing in evidence based medicine for the phorus reduction in the 470,000-acre EAA tion from the implementation of BMPs over farming region south of Lake Okeechobee. the program’s 15-year history is 53 percent, treatment of cancer and blood disorders The C-139 Basin also met its goal of re- more than twice the amount required by - Combined Chemotherapy and Radiation ducing phosphorus discharges to below law. historic levels. Located west of the EAA, the When measured in actual mass, 119 met- Therapy treatment available 170,000-acre C-139 farming region consists ric tons of phosphorus were prevented from - Medicare/Medicaid assignment accepted primarily of pasture land, row crops, citrus entering the regional canal system, which and sugarcane. Results show 41.9 metric sends water into the Everglades, during the - Consulting and Free Second Opinions tons fl owed through the basin during the 2010 monitoring period. Over the past 15 Regarding Cancer 2010 monitoring period, well below the tar- years, the BMP program has prevented 2,237 - Most insurance plans accepted and filed get load of 53.6 metric tons. metric tons of phosphorus from leaving the “These encouraging results are a mea- EAA. surable refl ection of the commitment made In the C-139 Basin, a BMP program has Se Habla Español by our region’s agricultural community to been in place for the past eight years with the protecting and improving South Florida’s goal of reducing phosphorus discharges be- 1231 N. Lawnwood Circle 1006 N. Parrott Avenue ecosystems,” said SFWMD Governing Board low historic levels. The District uses a model Chairman Eric Buermann. “While the Dis- to determine the target phosphorus load for Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Okeechobee, FL 34972 trict applauds this accomplishment, much the agricultural region each year based on (772) 460-5501 (863) 357-4138 more work lies ahead to ensure we con- rainfall totals. For the 2010 monitoring pe- sistently surpass our water quality require- riod, the target load was 53.6 metric tons. 1780 SE Hillmoor Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 ments for the Everglades.” Data show the actual mass of phosphorus Results from the 2010 annual monitor- discharged from the basin during that time ing period (May 1, 2009, to April 30, 2010) was 41.9 metric tons, or nearly 22 percent show phosphorus reductions were largely less than the target. achieved through BMPs. In the EAA, the Together with best farming practices, Engaged? Just married? most commonly used BMPs are refi ned fer- water leaving the EAA receives additional Golden anniversary? New baby? tilizer application, precise stormwater pump- treatment in one of several Stormwater Share your news in print and online ing practices and erosion controls to reduce Treatment Areas (STAs) before entering the the amount of phosphorus discharge to the Everglades. These SFWMD-constructed wet- Everglades and connected water bodies. lands are fi lled with native vegetation and In the C-139 Basin, the District has worked use “green” technology to further reduce with farmers in recent years to implement phosphorus levels. Celebrations www.newszap.com/celebrations

WEDDING Each Celebrations JOSEPH W. EXAMPLE & JANE A. ILLUSTRATION package includes: œÃi« Ê7>ޘiÊ Ý>“«iÊ>˜`Ê>˜iÊ
˜˜ÊÕÃÌÀ>̈œ˜Ê°Ê/ iÊ ÜiÀiʓ>ÀÀˆi`ʜ˜Ê>˜°Ê£]ÊÓää™]ʈ˜ÊœV>Ê ÕÀV ]Ê9œÕÀÊwÊVˆ>Ìi`ÊÌ iÊViÀi“œ˜Þ /œÜ˜°Ê/ iÊ,iÛ°Êœ ˜Ê*ÀˆiÃÌʜvÊ `Ài>Ê Ê “>ˆ`ʜvÊ œ˜œÀÊÜ>ÃÊ >˜VÞÊÀˆi˜`°Ê Àˆ`iÓ>ˆ`ÃÊÜiÀiÊ/>À>Ê ÕÃÌÀ>̈œ˜]Ê>ÕÀ>ʏÕÃÌÀ>̈œ˜]Ê/À>VÞÊ iˆ} LœÀÊ>˜`Ê
˜Ê œÕȘ°Ê/ iÊLiÃÌʓ>˜ÊÜ>ÃÊ,œ}iÀÊ Ý>“«i°ÊÀœœ“Ói˜« i˜Ê œÜœÀŽiÀ]Ê-i>˜Ê Ê U
Ê«Àˆ˜ÌÊ>˜˜œÕ˜Vi“i˜Ìʈ˜ÊÌ i ÜiÀiÊiœÀ}iÊœœ`LÕ``Þ]Ê-ÌiÊ ÕÃÌÀ>̈œ˜Ê>˜`Ê ˆV >iÊ>Ži˜>“i°Ê/ iÊÀˆ˜}ÊLi>ÀiÀÃÊÜiÀiÊ>Õ} ÌiÀÊ Ì>°Ê/ iÊ}Àœœ“ʈÃÊÌ iÊܘʜvÊ/œ“Ê Ài`iÀˆVŽÊ*>Vi œ`iÀÊ>˜`Ê->“ÕiÊ“>}ˆ˜>ÀÞ°Ê
ÊÀiVi«Ìˆœ˜ À«œÀ>̈œ˜°Ê
vÌiÀÊ>Ê œ˜iޓœœ˜Êˆ˜Ê-՘˜ÞÊ Ü>ÃÊ i`Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊ œÕ˜ÌÀÞÊ ÕL°Ê/ iÊLÀˆ`iʈÃÊÌ iÊ`Þ ˜iÜë>«iÀʜvÊޜÕÀÊV œˆVi° œvÊœ ˜Ê>œvÊœ ˜Ê>˜`Ê->ÞʏÕÃÌÀ>̈œ˜Ê>˜`ʈÃÊ>ÊÃÕÀ}iœ˜Ê>Ìʜ i>ÀLÞʜëˆ œÜ˜ >˜`Ê iÌÌÞ>˜`Ê iÌÌÞÊ Ý>“«iÊ>˜`ʈÃÊ>˜Ê>Ì̜À˜iÞÊvœÀÊÌ iÊ*ÀiÌi˜`Ê œÊ iÌÌÞÊ Ý>“«iÊ>˜`ʈÃÊ>˜Ê Ý>“«iÊ>˜`ʈÃÊ>˜Ê>Ì̜À˜iވ˜Ê9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜°ˆ˜Ê9œÕÀÊ/BIRTH ,iÜÀÌ]ÊÌ,iÜÀÌ]ÊÌ iÊVœÕ«iÊÀiÈ`iÃʈ˜Ê9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜°ÃœÀÌ]ÊÌ iÊVœÕ«iÊÀiÈ`iÃÊSUSAN A. EXAMPLE -ÕÃ>˜Ê
˜˜Ê Ý>“«iÊÜ>ÃÊLœÀ˜Ê>ÌÊÎ\änÊ«°Ê >˜°Ê£]ÊÓää™]ʈ˜Ê i>ÀLÞʜëˆÌ>°Ê- iÊÜiˆ} i`ÊnÊ U
˜Êœ˜ˆ˜iʏˆÃ̈˜}Ê>Ì œÕ˜ViÃ]Ê{ʜ՘ViÃ]Ê>˜`ÊÜ>ÃÊÓä°xʈ˜V iÃʏœ˜}°“°Ê She is the daughter of Joseph and Jane Ý>“«iʜvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜° iÀʓ>ÌiÀ˜>Ê}À>˜`«>Ài˜ÌÃÊ>ÀiÊ À°ÊEÊ ÀÃ°Ê ÜÜÜ°˜iÜÃâ>«°Vœ“ÉViiLÀ>̈œ˜Ã° œ ˜ÊÕÃÌÀ>̈œ˜ÊœvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜° iÀÊ«>ÌiÀ˜>Ê}À>˜`«>Ài˜ÌÃÊ>ÀiÊ À°Ê>˜`Ê ÀÃ°Ê / œ“>ÃÊ Ý>“«iʜvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜° iÀÊ}Ài>̇}À>˜`«>Ài˜ÌÃÊ>ÀiÊ À>˜Žˆ˜ÊˆV̈œ˜>ÊœvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜Ê>˜`Ê À°Ê>˜` À°Ê>˜`Ê ÀÃ°Ê U"˜ˆ˜iÊ}ÕiÃÌLœœŽÊvœÀÊvÀˆi˜`ÃÊ ÀðÊ7iÏiÞÊ Ý>“«iʜvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜° Ê and family

ANNIVERSARY ̜ÊÈ}˜Ê>˜`ÊۈiÜ° JOSEPH W. EXAMPLE & JANE A. EXAMPLE œÃi« Ê7°Ê Ý>“«iÊ>˜`Ê>˜iÊ
°Ê Ý>“«iÊ U"˜ˆ˜iÊ« œÌœÊ}>iÀÞÊvœÀÊÕ«ÊÌœÊ œvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜]ÊViiLÀ>Ìi`ÊÌ iˆÀÊÈäÌ ÊÜi``ˆ˜}Ê >˜˜ˆÛiÀÃ>ÀÞÊÜˆÌ Êv>“ˆÞÊ>˜`ÊvÀˆi˜`Ãʜ˜Ê"V̜LiÀÊ £ä]ÊÓään°Ê/ iÊ Ý>“«iÃÊÜiÀiʓ>ÀÀˆi`ʜ˜Ê "V̜LiÀÊÎ]Ê£™{nÊ>ÌÊœV>Ê ÕÀV ʈ˜Ê9œÕÀÊ £äÊ« œÌœÃ° /œÜ˜°Ê/ iÊLÀˆ`iÊÜ>ÃÊÌ iÊvœÀ“iÀÊ>˜iÊ
°Ê >“iÃÆÊ >˜ˆiÊ `Ài˜Æʜà ÕÃÌÀ>̈œ˜ÊœvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜°Ê/ iˆÀÊV ˆ`Ài˜Ê>ÀiÊ >ÛiÊvœÕÀÊ}À>˜`V ˆ ˆÀi`Ê >Ê*ÀœÌœÌÞ«iÊ ENGAGEMENTÞ°Ê/ iÞÊ Þ°Ê/ iÞÊ >ÛiÊvœÕÀÊ}À>˜`V ˆ`Ài˜ÆÊœÃiʜÃi« ÊÀiÌ -ÕÃ>˜Ê
ÀV iÌÞ«iÊ>˜`Ê ÕÃL>˜`Ê>“iÃÆÊ >˜ˆiÊiÊ>˜`Ê܈viÊÕV ˜Vœ˜Ê*ÀœÌœÌÞ«i°Ê i˜Ê Ý>“« i]Ê>˜`ʈi]Ê>˜`ʈ˜Vœ˜Ê*ÀœÌœÌÞ«i°ÊœÃi« ÊÀïÀi`ÊÞÊi˜œÞÊ Ý>“«iÆÊ >ۈ`Ê Ý>“«iÆÊ >Àˆ>Ê*ÀœÌœÌÞ«iÊ Ý>“«JOSEPH W. «ˆÌ>Êˆ˜ÊEXAMPLEˆÌ>Êˆ˜Ê£™™Ç°Ê/ iÞÊi˜œÞÊ£™™Ç°Ê/ i ˜Ì>̈œ˜]Ê>ÕÀi˜Ê i>ÀLÞʜà >˜`Ê ÕÃL>˜`Ê ˆV >iÆÊ>˜`Ê
ˆ`i˜Ê Ý>“«iÊ>˜`Ê܈viÊÕV˜iÊÀïÀi`ÊvÀœ“Ê& JANE A. EXAMPLE UˆvÌÊÀi}ˆÃÌÀÞÊ«>}i ,i«ÀiÃi˜Ì>̈œ˜]Ê"ÃV>ÀÊ,i«ÀiÃi˜Ì>̈œ˜]Ê>ÕÀi˜Ê Ý>“«™nÈ°Ê> `Ài˜]Ê̜ÊVœ>ÃÌ>ÊÛ>V>̈œ˜ÊëœÌ𠈏Þ]ʈ˜VÕ`ˆ˜}Ê}À>˜`V ˆœ ˜Ê>˜`Ê->ÞʏÕÃÌÀ>̈œ˜ÊœvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜Ê>˜‡ vÀœ“Ê*ÀiÌi˜`Ê œÀ«œÀ>̈œ˜Êˆ˜Ê£™nÈ°Ê>˜iÊÀïÀi`ÊvÀœ“ʘœÕ˜ViÊÌ iÊi˜}>}i“i˜ÌʜvÊÌ iˆÀÊ`>Õ} ÌiÀÊ>˜iÊ
°Ê i>ÀLÞʜë ÌÀ>Ûiˆ˜}ÊÜˆÌ ÊÌ iˆÀÊÜ œiÊv>“ˆÞ]ʈ˜VÕ`ˆ˜}Ê}À>˜`V ˆ`ÕÃÌÀ>̈œ˜Ê̜ÊœÃi« Ê7°Ê Ý>“«i]ÊܘʜvÊ/œ“Ê>˜`Ê iÌÌÞÊ Ý>“«iʜvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜°ÊÀ>˜`«>Ài˜ LÀˆ`iÊ>Àiʏ>ÌiÊ À°Ê>˜`Ê ÀÃ°Ê >ÌÌ iÜʏÕÃÌÀ U*ÀœwiÊ«>}i vœÀ“iÀÞʜvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜]Ê>˜`ÊÌ iʏ>ÌiÊ À°Ê>˜`ÌÃʜvÊÌ iÊ iÃÌiÀÊ*>À>`ˆ}“]ÊvœÀ“iÀÞʜvÊ
˜œÌ iÀÊ/œÜ˜°Ê>̈œ˜]Ê À>˜`«>Ài˜ÌÃʜvÊÌ iÊ}Àœœ“Ê>ÀiÊ À°Ê>˜`Ê ÀðÊÊ ÀÃ°Ê ˆV̈œ˜>ÊœvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜Ê>˜`Ê À°Ê>˜`Ê ÀðÊ7ià Ý>“«iʜvÊ9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜Ê/ iÊLÀˆ`i‡Ìœ‡LiÊ}À>`Õ>ÌiÀ>˜Žˆ˜Ê -Ì>ÌiÊ œi}iʈ˜Ê >«ˆÌ>Ê ˆÌÞ°Ê- iʈÃÊi˜Àœi`ʈ˜Ê>iÞÊ vÀœ“Ê i˜ÌÀ>Êˆ} Ê>˜`Ê-Ì>ÌiÊ1˜ˆÛiÀÈÌÞ° `ÊvÀœ“Ê i˜ÌÀ>Êˆ} Ê-V œœÊˆ˜Ê9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜Ê>˜`Ê Üi``ˆ˜}ʈÃÊ«>˜˜i`ʈ˜Ê9œÕÀÊ/œÜ˜° À>Ü>ÞÊ i`ˆV>Ê-V œœ°ÊiÀÊw ÊiʈÃÊÃÌÕ`ވ˜}ʏ>ÜÊ>ÌÊ,i}ˆœ˜>Ê>ÜÊ-V œœ°Ê
Ê՘i£Ê Ê>˜ViÊ}À>`Õ>Ìi`Ê Submit your good news today at ÜÜÜ°˜iÜÃâ>«°Vœ“ÉViiLÀ>̈œ˜Ã 216 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,18, 2010 Program provides housing assistance The Emergency Financial Assistance for the event of a natural disaster such as fi re For households with more than 8 persons, Housing Program (EFAHP) provides a one- or fl ood, the EFAHP offi ce can make a tele- for each additional member, add $624. time payment of up to $400 to families who phone call to the sheriff’s offi ce, fi re depart- 7. All income received during the month are totally without shelter or face the loss of ment, Department of Children and Families’ you apply is considered, except for those shelter because of non-payment of rent or offi ce, etc., if you provide us with a phone household members who receive SSI. If you’re looking to mortgage. It also helps those families who number. have had household disasters such as fi re, 5. If you do not have enough money in 8. If you are having fi nancial problems, fl ood, or other accidents. your checking/savings accounts, or the cash it must be due to a real emergency, and not save money -- and Eligibility requirements include: to pay your rent or mortgage. from mishandling your money. 1. The household must have at least one 6. The total monthly household income 9. You must provide proof of your pres- who isn’t these days? child under the age of 18. is compared to the State of Florida’s need ent living address. Examples include a rent 2. The household must live in Florida, or standard to decide whether the household receipt, utility bill, or other paperwork that -- subscribing to the be working or looking for work in Florida. is eligible. lists the name of the head of household or 3. At least one child or caretaker in the 1 person household - not eligible; 2 per- Okeechobee News other caretaker, and the present address. home must be a U.S. citizen or legal resi- sons - $2,429 or less; 3 persons - 3,052 or dent. less; 4 persons - 3,675 or less; 5 persons - 10. Your application must be signed and is a real no brainer! 4. You must have proof of your housing $4,299 or less; 6 persons - 4,922 or less; 7 dated. emergency, for example, a copy of a court persons - $5,620 or less; 8 persons - $6,169 For application information or more de- And if you enroll today in ordered eviction or foreclosure notice. In or less tails, call toll-free at 1-877-891-6445. our EZPay subscription plan, you’ll Homeowners warned about destructive lightning not only save REAL As insurers and homeowners keep a and 80 people are killed each year in the U.S. point for reducing the risk of damage. It is money, but you’ll close watch on the Atlantic Basin for hur- by lightning. important to make sure that it is either a sec- s-t-r-e-t-c-h every cent. ricane activity this summer, the Institute for Thunderstorms are a dangerous weath- ondary surge arrestor tested to IEEE C62.11 Business & Home Safety (IBHS) cautions er event and their destructive capabilities or a transient voltage suppressor that has Plus we’ll give you a people across the nation not to underes- should not be taken lightly. Property losses been tested to UL 1449, 2nd Edition. A num- timate the destructive and deadly force of related to lightning strikes exceed $1 billion complimentary ber of power companies have programs to thunderstorms and lightning, which occur annually, according to insurance industry , so you provide and install the whole-building surge e-Subscription far more often and directly affect more of data. These losses can range from damage can read YOUR the U.S. than hurricanes. to expensive electronic equipment fi res that protection. According to the National Weather Ser- destroy an entire house or business. However, for best results, the protection newspaper vice, every thunderstorm produces light- For lightning protection, a whole-house/ should extend beyond the whole-building anywhere via the ning. On average, 300 people are injured building surge protector is the best starting surge protection. Internet.             That’s a value  The Law Office of  WATER’S EDGE DERMATOLOGY of $72 --   Yours for  Gerald Lefebvre  When Was Your Last Adult and Pediatric FREE  Practice Limited to  Dermatology if you act  Personal Injury  Check Up For Skin Cancer? • Acne • Psoriasis • Eczema NOW!  • Skin, Hair & Nail Disorders  Auto Accidents Don’t Delay! (*Value based on annual • MOHS Skin Cancer Surgery  Defective Products  1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. subscriptions)   Early detection and prevention is a phone call away. • Skin Allergies and Rashes Wrongful Death Make an appointment for your skin cancer checkup today. • Laser Vein Treatments    State and National Board  NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Anti-Aging Treatments SUBSCRIBE Certified Cilvil Trial Lawyer OKEECHOBEE CLEWISTON • Evolence® • Botox®   ® ® Certified Circuit Civil Mediator 467-6767 805-0030 • Juv´ederm • Radiesse TODAY!   ® ® 301 NE 19th Drive 112 S. WC Owens Ave. • Restylane • Perlane For $6.00 a month Martindale-Hubbell Highest Rating “AV”  ONLY  Voted “Super Lawyer” since 2007 (Next to the hospital) • Permanent Make-up Rated “Excellent” by AVVO.com  EZPay is simplicity personified. It is  www.wederm.com Removal of:  the most convenient way to pay for  863-763-3333 • Hair • Moles your subscription. Once it’s set up,   • Brown Spots • Warts it’s automatic every month. And with www.accidentattorneyoffice. com   • Tattoos • Skin Tags no bills, no checks and no mail, EZPay is kind to the environment.  1910 So. Parrott Ave.   Okeechobee,  Act now! Limited time offer! FL 34974   Visit:   https://circulation.newszap.com/ Practicing Law Email: in Okeechobee Leaders in advanced,   compassionate medical [email protected] Since 1981   & aesthetic skin care. Call: 800-282-8586   E=

Personals Employment Employment Employment Top Soi l Pets/Supplies Medical Medical Medical Like to cruise? I’m a gal MEDICAL ASSISTANT JACK’S TOP SOIL CAT - FTGH Very Sweet, who loves to cruise, but Playful Male 1yr old Neu- have a husband that Must have 1 yr exp. Bi- For more listings, Fill Dirt/Shell Rock Important Information: lingual Spanish/English & Bob Cat work. tered Cat, All shots, Mi- Please read your ad care- hates them. Looking for go to crochipped STRICTLY fully the first day it a lady to share a cabin preferred. Fax resume to Call 863-467-4734 (863) 357-2991 or apply www.newszap.com INDOOR CAT HE’S NEV- appears. In case of an with me on a cruise leav- ER BEEN OUTSIDE! Mov- inadvertent error, please at FL Community Health ing Buckhead on Jan. ing out of state due to notify us prior to the dead- 30th and returning Feb Centers, 1100 N. Parrott line listed. We will not be Ave., Okeechobee, FL. e- Business military transfer. We can- responsible for more than 6th. There are 40 plus not take this precious people going from the mail [email protected] Opportunities 1 incorrect insertion, or for EOE/DFWP. family member with us more than the extent of area. If interested give RECRUITING OPEN HOUSES! and want him to go to a the ad rendered valueless me a call. NOTICE For more listings, good home. Please save by such errors. Advertiser (765)732-3388 or When doing those chores RN’s Independent Newspapers go to him from having to go to assumes responsibility for (765)580-0333 is doing you in, it’s time the pound! . all statements, names and will never accept any ad- www.newszap.com to look for a helper in (863)447-0302 content of an ad, and the classifieds. vertisement that is illegal assumes responsibility for FOUR convenient locations and dates or considered fraudulent. any claims against the Furniture dogs - poodle/male. Time to clean out the In all cases of ques- Delaware State News. All Call to schedule an appointment today tionable value, such as 9mos. papers. apricot. advertising is subject to attic, basement and/or sweet & pretty. 275.00 publisher’s approval. The promises of guaranteed ANTIQUE SIDE TABLE - garage? Advertise your income from work-at- LATE 1800 ORIGINAL dashhound/female. long publisher reserves the right For more listings, Refreshments AND a Complimentary to accept or reject any or yard sale in the classi- home programs - if it ANTIQUE SIDE TABLE. hair. black & tan. go to fieds and make your CHAIR MASSAGE when you interview 200.00. (863)517-2887 all copy, and to insert Tours available of our Hospice Houses sounds too good to be $149.00/or best offer. above the copy the word www.newszap.com clean up a breeze! true, chances are that it (863)467-6079 or (229)392-5841 “advertisement”. All ads is. If you have questions accepted are subject to Employment We have excellent Opportunities or doubts about any ad Shop here first! Wanted To Buy credit approval. All ads Employment due to our growth! on these pages, we ad- The classified ads must conform to Delaware Full Time State News style and are Full Time vise that before respond- restricted to their proper ing or sending money COFFEE TABLE - WOOD 3 Bedroom 2 Bath on Visit our website for locations COFFEE TABLE FROM classifications. Some clas- and dates as well as all other ahead of time, you check Water - We are looking sified categories require Walpole, Inc. has a full-time with the Better Business PIER ONE. GOES WITH to purchase with owner advance payment. These Accounts job openings. Bureau at 772-878-2010 THE ARMOIR IN THE fi nancing a 3/2 on wa- classifications are denoted position in the for previous complaints. FURNITURE CATEGORY. ter in Okeechobee. We with an asterisk *. Receivable Department. Online applications at $99.00/or best offer. are looking for spacious For more listings, www.hopehcs.org/Careers.htm Some 800 and 900 tele- (863)467-6079 open rooms with go to Applicants must be detailed phone numbers may re- screened room on wa- We Provide 100% Paid Benefi ts quire an extra charge, as NEW KING BED AND ter. Would prefer semi- www.newszap.com well as long distance toll MATTRESS - Beautiful furnished but will con- oriented, possess excellent for Medical, Dental, Life Solid Wood king bed and Disability. Retirement Plan costs. We will do our best sider all. . communication skills and have to alert our reader of frame and mattress from (813)434-6113 or Lost 26 Paid Days Off Annually these charges in the ads, upscale exclusive furni- (863)634-9221 the ability to meet deadlines ture store. Cost $2,300. Email: [email protected] but occasionally we may Lost Dogs - 4yr old efficiently. Computer skills not be aware of the Will separate. $799.00/or chocolate lab and 8 Fax: 239-322-5333 charges. Therefore, if best offer. month old required for this position. Call us at 239-322-5320 you call a number out of (863)467-6079 yellow lab ran away to- your area, use caution. You may fax your resume Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Drug Free Queen size Bedroom gether last seen in R suite - All wood, 2 Bar Estates on 7/02 Shop from a gift catalog For more listings, to (863) 763-7874 or that’s updated regulaly: nite stands, chest, please call Bret dresser, bed frame, go to 863-532-9423 the classifieds. email to includes mattress www.newszap.com [email protected] and springs, cost Garage/ $750.00, asking Yard Sales Reading a newspaper leads $450.00. Seeds/Plants/ CDL DRIVER or TEAM How do you find a job (863)763-8132 Flowers Over the road, good in today’s competi- you to the best products MOVING SALE driving record, HAZMAT tive market? In the Everything must go! Required. (863)697-6468 For more listings, Medical Items Fruit Plant Sale - Blue- Furniture, Tools, T.V.’s, employment section and services. go to berries, Mammoth Sun- of the classifieds Appliances, Clothing etc. www.newszap.com Jazzy Select Power fl owers $9.90-$55 ea- Thur.7/22,7/23 & 24th Join all the people who No wonder newspaper Chair - Like new only Apples, Fig, Cashews, 8am-till ??? at 6725 SW say, “I sold it in the One man’s trash is used for 6 months, have Jackfruit, Loquat, 9th St near Lazy 7. classifieds.” another man’s treas- readers earn more money! Excavation charger and owners Plum, Olives, Grapes, ure. Turn your trash manual. Peaches, Sapotes, Reading a newspaper to treasure with an Excellent condition. Blue Guavas, Barbados Cher- Need a few more bucks ad in the classifieds. CLEARING with gray seat. Call and ries, Persimmon, Black- helps you understand to purchase something & HAULING berries, Mamey, Sugar the world around you. ask for Sue Ann or deer? Pick up some Grab a bargain from your Dump Truck, Back Hoe Apples, Pomegranate, No wonder newspaper Dwayne. $2,000.00/or extra bucks when you neighbor’s garage, attic, & Bobcat Services... best offer. Avocado, Mango-We readers are more suc- sell your used items in basement or closet in by Jason Summerford (863)763-8547 or Deliver Lic# 48006674. cessful people! the classifeids. today’s classifieds. (863)634-7771 (863)261-1032 (863)673-7280 18 Okeechobee News July 18, 2010

Houses - Rent Pickup Trucks Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice

NEW BEAUTIFUL single SECTION 00103 3 bdrm, 2 ba home for Highlands County HOME Consortium Fifth Program Year Action Plan INVITATION TO BID For more listings, Rent $1300. Utilities, For more listings, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING go to cable, air conditioning, Sealed BIDS will be received by OKEECHOBEE COUNTY BOARD OF laundry, & dishwasher. go to The Heartland Rural HOME Consortium (which includes DeSoto, Glades, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (hereinafter referred to as Owner), AT www.newszap.com Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties, Florida) is applying OKEECHOBEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 304 NW 2nd STREET, ROOM jamesmaltt44@ www.newszap.com to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 222, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972 until 1:00 PM on AUGUST 5, yahoo.com 2010-2011 allocation under the HOME Investment Partnership Program 2010 at which time they will be publicly opened by the County Clerk or de- 1998 FORD RANGER (HOME). This Fifth Program Year Action Plan is submitted under the Con- signee and read aloud at the NEW COURTHOUSE, 312 N.W. 3rd St. Apartments solidated Plan for 2006-2011. Floor No.3 East Conference Room at 2:00PM on AUGUST 5,2010. OKEE- 3 bdrm /1 ba on Mobile Home XLT - 27,600 orginal Any BIDS received after the time specifi ed will not be accepted. The preliminary activities, with the estimated dollar amount for which the ½ ac, laundry, central Rent miles, 4-cylinder, std Consortium is applying are: The BIDS shall be based on providing all materials, equipment and labor for Apartment for Rent air/ heat, screen porch, 5-speed, cold air the construction of the NW 20TH LANE ROADWAY RESURFACING IM- 2Bd 1 1/2 Ba Town conditioning, alloy Funding Source Budget PROVEMENT PROJECT. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing carport. $925 mo, 1st & RENT-3BD/2BA unfurn. all materials, equipment and labor necessary for the construction of PAVE- House In Town, Very last Call (305)458-8659 D.W.M.H Rent for wheels, one owner, HOME Investment Partnership $ 667,239 MENT WIDENING, RESURFACE ROADWAY, STRIPING, AND MAIN- clean W/D $650 mo, air bags, tinted win- Total $ 667,239 TENANCE OF TRAFFIC as necessary to complete the project as per plans $750mo. 1st + sec. and specifi cations and the most recent FDOT Standards. The Contractor 1st, last & sec. OKEE 3BR, 1BA, Lami- $400 No pets call dows $5,200 Planned Activities Budget must be currently FDOT certifi ed. Drawings, specifi cations and other Con- 863-697-1129 nate fl ooring, new (863)610-1276 tract Documents may be examined and purchased at OKEECHOBEE 863-610-1344 HOME Homeownership $ 503,241 COUNTY Road & Bridge Department, 804 N.W.2nd STREET, OKEECHOBEE, kitchen, c/air, W&D, Community Housing Development Corporations (15%) $100,085 FLORIDA 34972, (863) 763-3514 and at the offi ces of Craig A. Smith & As- GOVERNMENT semi-furnished. By Rim Administra- sociates, 7777 GLADES ROAD SUITE 410 BOCA RATON, FL 33434, SUBSIDIZED 1bd apts tion $ 66,723 (561) 314-4445 and for the non-refundable amount of Seventy Five and Canal. 441 SE near 15B. Mobile Home Sale 00/100 Dollars ($75.00). Checks shall be made payable to Okeechobee for rent in Okeechobee. $800 mo. + sec. Each County in the Consortia has adopted a single anti-displacement and County Board of County Commissioners. Must meet eligibility 786-201-0306 relocation plan before submission of the Consolidated Plan. The Consortia requirements. Please BANK REPO’S will assist displaced persons with grant funds, as indicated in the budget BIDDERS shall confi ne their BIDS to the project in its entirety. Partial BIDS MOVE TO YOUR LAND and policy. A required 25% match will be covered by on-going activities in will not be considered. Each BIDDER shall submit with this BID evidence call 863-467-2079. ON RIM-CANAL: For more listings, each County under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Pro- that he is licensed to perform the work and services or qualifi ed by ex- TTY 1-800-233-6694. Mobile Home Angels gram. amination to be so licensed. Modern 3 BR, 2.5 BA. 2 561-721-2230 go to Living rooms. Rooms Two Public Hearings to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the Each BID shall be accompanied by a certifi ed check or by an acceptable BID www.newszap.com Fifth Program Year Action Plan will be held at 198 6th Street, Moore Haven, BOND in an amount equal to at least fi ve (5) percent of the amount of the that are great for in- FOR SALE FL beginning at 10:00 a.m. on July 26, 2009, and at 1728 NW 9th Ave., BID payable to Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners, laws or guest room. 1 Okeechobee, FL, on July 29, 2010 beginning at 10:00 a.m. as a guarantee that if the BID is accepted the BIDDER will execute the 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Mobile IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CONTRACT and fi le acceptable PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT SURETY car garage. Rent nego- Home On 1 Acre. New 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND A draft copy of the Annual Plan will be available for review at that time. A BONDS equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price within tiable. (772)359-1640 FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, fi nal copy of the application will be made available at the Highlands County ten (10) days after written notice of the AWARD OF CONTRACT. No bidder IN TOWN - 2/2 very custom Kitchen and FLORIDA Housing Department, 501 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 on July may withdraw his BID for a period of ninety (90) days after date set for clean, w/d, lawn maint Bath. New Carpet and (Probate Division) 30, 2010 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 opening of the BIDS. included, $800 + $300 TREASURE ISLAND Case No. 2010CP48 p.m. The Fifth Program Year Action Plan will be submitted to U.S. Depart- • 3BR, 2BA, C/Air & Heat Vinyl wood fl oors. Large Judge: Larry Schack ment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or before August 14, There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference on Monday, August 2, sec. (863) 634-3572 trees and fenced back 2010. To obtain additional information concerning the application and the 2010, 1:00 PM located on-site at the corner of NW 20th Lane and 441 for $900 mo. + sec. dep. IN RE: ESTATE OF Public Hearings contact Mary Foy, Highlands County Community Service any interested contractors. Any questions pertaining to the project specifi - yard.Totally Remodeled EVA F. GALLOWAY, Program Director, at (863) 402-6626. cations, drawings or scope of work, shall be addressed to the Engineer in RENT-TO-OWN: OWN- • 4BR 2BA CBS On water, Deceased $1100 mo. + sec. dep. Only Asking: $69,900 writing no later than Wednesday, August 4, 2010. ER FINANCE 3BR, Like 863-610-1980 The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Both are avail. 8/1 and NOTICE TO CREDITORS Any handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or If in the opinion of the bidder, inconsistencies appear to exist in the specifi - new. 2005 Mobile the visually impaired should contact Mary Foy at least fi ve calendar days cations and/or drawings, it is the bidder’s responsibility to seek clarifi cation Home. C/Air. Applianc- a lease is required. The administration of the estate of prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. Any non-English from the County. Additionally, it is incumbent upon all bidders to conduct a Call (863)634-9119 EVA F. GALLOWAY, deceased, whose speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should also contact personal investigation as to the requirements of the County. es. Large kitchen. On date of death was February 2, 2010 Mary Foy at (863) 402-6626 at least fi ve calendar days prior to the meeting private lake. Play- Mobile/Florida Room and whose social security number is and a language interpreter will be provided. To access a Telecommunica- Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners reserves the ground. Trash & Lawn XXX-XX-2022, is pending in the Cir- tion Device for Deaf Persons (TDD) please call (800) 955-8771. Any handi- right to waive informalities in any BID, delete any portion of the project; ex- Land-Rent on water, gracious park, cuit Court for Okeechobee County, capped person requiring special accommodation at this meeting should tend the project within the limits of the work involved. The Owner has the Service Included. lot rent $250.00 a/c good Florida, Probate Division, the address contact Mary Foy at (863) 402-6626 at least fi ve calendar days prior to the right to accept or reject any or all bids. $4,000 Down. $760 of which is 312 North West Third meeting. R.V. LOTS FOR RENT asking $2,800 for more Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972. The BIDS must be sealed and the outside of the envelope MUST be marked: month. 561-281-9502 info 863-763-8761 names and addresses of the co-per- Pursuant 91.225, the following certifi cations will be submitted to HUD with “BID - NW 20th Lane Roadway Resurfacing Improvement Project, Habla Espanol Free Wifi ! Weekly $150 sonal representatives and the co-per- the Fifth Program Year Action Plan. The certifi cations will be made available Okeechobee County Bid No. 2010-14”. or mo. $375 incl. elec. sonal representatives; attorney are by Highlands County Housing Department and HUD for public inspection set forth below. upon request. These certifi cations will be available on and after the date of Clif Betts, Chairman TAYLOR CREEK Condos Call 863-763-0295 All creditors of the decedent and submission of the application and shall continue to be available for a mini- Board of County Commissioners other persons having claims or de- mum period of fi ve years. Okeechobee County, Florida 1br/1ba, Furnished. mands against decedent’s estate on $650 mo. + 1st & sec. Office Space Rent whom a copy of this notice is re- 1. Affi rmatively furthering fair housings; Sharon Robertson, Clerk of Court dep. 561-352-4243 quired to be served must fi le their 2. Anti-displacement and relocation plan; Okeechobee County, Florida claims with this court WITHIN THE 3. Drug-free workplace; 360582 ON 7/18,25;8/1/10 LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE 4. Anti-lobbying; VIKING/PRAIRIE Effi - OFFICE SPACE For more listings, TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION 5. Authority of Jurisdiction; OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER 6. Consistency with Plan; ciency. Very clean! go to THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE OKEECHOBEE UTILITY FOR RENT 7. Acquisition and Relocation; and AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO $500/mo. Incl. utils. No OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. 8. Section 3. (863)763-8565 www.newszap.com All other creditors of the decedent DISCUSS CURRENT LITIGATION pets. Call 561-329-8205 and other persons having claims or A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ demands against the decedent’s es- The Board of Directors of the Okeechobee Utility Authority shall hold an Ex- HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION ecutive Session between the Board and the Utility Authority Attorney, which When you want some- tate must fi le their claims with this 360574 ON 7/18/10 It’s never too late to find court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER will discuss current litigation. the perfect gift. Look thing sold, advertise in RV Space Rent THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- the classifieds. TION OF THIS NOTICE. The proposed Executive Session shall be held in Wednesday, July 28, 2010 for it in the classifieds. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN at 8:30 A.M. at the OUA offi ce as 100 SW 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN Notice of Hearing 34974. RV rental-1bd/1ba SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA Okeechobee County Code Enforcement Commercial Rooms To Rent everything included PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER Special Magistrate The discussion will be confi ned to current litigation pending between OUA BARRED. and Land Ventures of America. Property except electricity NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME The Okeechobee County Special Magistrate will hold a public meeting on Looking for roommate $400 mo. located in PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. The public meeting will be held at the Notice is hereby given that following individuals will be in attendance of the CLAIM FILED TWO (2) OR MORE Okeechobee County Health Department Auditorium, located at 1728 N.W. Executive Session: Voting Members Melanie Anderson, Frank Irby, Carl Leo- FOR SALE OR LEASE to share 2 bedroom, 1 Buckhead Ridge call YEARS AFTER THE DECEDENT’S 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida. For more information, contact Faye Huff- nard, Thomas Hoover and Steven Nelson; Alternate Members Rick Jordan, 1574 Sq. Ft. offi ce bldg. bath townhouse close between 8am and 7pm DEATH IS BARRED. man at the Planning and Development Department, 1700 NW 9th Ave., Devin Maxwell and Harry Moldenhauer; Executive Director John F. Hayford; The date of fi rst publication of this Suite A, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, (863) 824-3010. Tom Conely, III and Harold Melville, OUA Attorneys. @ 210 NE 3rd Ave. to town. $400 month 863-261-6381 notice is July 18th, 2010. Call 863-763-0295 includes utilities All interested parties shall have the opportunity to be heard at this public A Court Reporter will be present to record the session and the transcript ANNETTE M. NOVELA meeting. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the Code Enforce- shall be made part of the public record upon conclusion of the litigation. 863-634-8216 Female Buying a car? Look in Florida Bar Number 44701 ment Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this preferred but not nec- the classifieds. Selling CURRAN LAW GROUP meeting will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is NOTICE OF OUA WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING Condos/Townhouses Attorneys for Pratt and Wells made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which essary a car? Look in the Coastal Tower, Suite 208 the appeal will be based. Code Enforcement tapes are for the sole purpose NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Okeechobee Utility will meet in a Rent 2400 East Commercial Boulevard of backup for offi cial records of the Department. workshop session on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. to discuss the classifieds. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-4022 Preliminary FY11 Budget. Telephone: (954) 938-9922 Faye Huffman, Secretary to the KINGS BAY Nice Twnhs. Code Enforcement Special Magistrate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Okeechobee Utility Authority will 2/1, Tiled fl oors. In- CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES: 360291 ON 7/18/10 meet in regular session on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 following the sched- Evelyn Diane Pratt uled workshop at 10:00A.M., to conduct general business to include but not cludes Water. Commu- 8992 Southern Orchard Road North necessarily limited to, Steven Myers agreement and selection of a Annual nity Pool & Tennis Davie, FL 33328 Audit Firm; at the Okeechobee Utility Authority Offi ces, 100 SW 5th Avenue, Court. $700 mo. + sec. and READING A NEWSPAPER... Okeechobee, Florida. For more listings, Virginia Wells 863-697-6428 9016 Perth Road Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to ap- go to For more listings, Lake Worth, FL 33467 leads you to the peal any decision made by the Authority with respect to such meetings, he 360525 ON 7/18,25/10 or she will need a record of proceedings and for such purpose may need to www.newszap.com go to best products ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record in- Houses - Rent and services. cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Such www.newszap.com Time to clean out the person may provide a court reporter, stenographer, or tape recorder for such verbatim record. FT. DRUM - small 1 BR, Houses - Sale attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your BY THE ORDER OF THE 1 BA House on 4 acres. Automobiles OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY Ideal for sin- yard sale in the classi- fieds and make your John F. Hayford gle/couple,Pets wel- Executive Director come. $600 mo. + sec. 2000 ACURA TL 3.2 4 clean up a breeze! 360565 ON 7/18/10 dep. (912)925-2147, DOOR SEDAN - 246,000 (912)224-4658 or mi, with ac, good Need a few more bucks Find it faster. Sell it sooner Shop here first! (734)637-2697 shape, runs great to purchase something in the classifieds The classified ads $2,900 /or best offer deer? Pick up some Kings Bay 2000 CBS (863)634-1488 extra bucks when you Your next job could be Join all the people who Home 2/2/1, W/D 2004, 3/2 home, 1296 sell your used items in in today’s classifieds. say, “I sold it in the Lawn maint.,Pool,Tennis sq ft, security system and Dodge Neon - 2004 the classifeids. Did you look for it? classifieds.” $900 mo. hydrogen peroxide water 4-door, auto trans, a/m 1st + $900 Sec. system. Reduced $95,000 f/m & c/d, cold a/c, Grab a bargain from your Grab a bargain from your Love the earth Recycle Call 863-801-9163 Motivated seller, bring of- new struts, gets over neighbor’s garage, attic, neighbor’s garage, attic, your used items by fers! Call Amy at Pristine 30 mi per gal. $3,000 basement or closet in basement or closet in selling them in the Properties 863-634-3656. call 863-763-2647 today’s classifieds. today’s classifieds. classifieds. July2 18, 2010 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201019 SAVE ON A NEW CARRIER SYSTEM*

UP $ TO 4195

Special to the Okeechobee News/Okeechobee Red Cross Prize winner Darleen Bradford was the winner of the American Red Cross Hurricane Kit which was presented at the Hurricane Preparedness Seminar held on June 3, at Raulerson Hospital.

Since your air conditioning and heating unit uses as much as half of your energy costs, it only makes sense to see if it needs replacing. In most cases, the energy savings can

Special to the Okeechobee News/Okeechobee Red Cross help make up for the cost of a new unit, especially if yours is over ten years old. Carrier’s Infinity System is the mostfrom Volunteer of the Year energy efficient heating and cooling system(until you 6-30-10) can buy. Okeechobee Red Cross volunteer, Chuck Parker was awarded the honor of being this year’s ‘Volunteer of the Year.’ This award is presented to the volun- Take advantage of rebates up to $1,200 teer whose exceptional commitment, determination, ability and unwavering Carrier, up to $1,495 from FPL and up to $1,500 from Uncle support has enabled the Okeechobee Branch to carry out the mission of the American Red Cross to help the people of Okeechobee County prevent, pre- Sam when you purchase an energy efficient Carrier system. pare for, and respond to emergencies. Chuck became the fi rst ever Disaster Instructor for Okeechobee and Glades counties. Chuck is the Okeechobee DAT leader as well as a valued member of the Advisory Board. He is always available at a moment’s notice to help in whatever capacity needed. Chuck is a local business owner in Okeechobee who still fi nds time to support us Carrier Rebates paid on qualifying products and range from $0-$l,100. When an Infinity Air Purifier is added to a system with our areas of fundraising, trainings, special events and disasters. He is a rebate, qualifying systems range from $100-$1,200. FPL role model and is always maintaining the integrity and humanitarian mission rebates and Federal tax credits are based on model and effi- of the Red Cross in our community. ciency. Carrier rebate expires 8/31/10. 220 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,18, 2010

GET TOP DOLLAR FOR TRADES! LOW FINANCING RATES AVAILABLE!+

JEEP, FORD, VW, DODGE, GMC, MAZDA, SATURN, KIA, TOYOTA, ^ CHEVY, ACURA, LEXUS, BMW, DUEDUE TTOOMINI, THE NISSAN, SUCCESS CADILLAC,SS & CUSTOMERCCUUSTOMER ^ JEEP,JEJEEPP, FORD,FORRD VW,VW DODGE,DODODGDGE,E GMC,GMC MAZDA,MAZZDAD , Save SSASATURN,TURN, KIA, TTOYOTA,OYOTA,, CHEVY,CHEHEVYV , ACURA,ACURRA,A LEXUS,LEXXUSUS, DEMANDDEMAND HONDA,OF THIS SCION, EVENT,EVENT CHRYSLER,, WE’VWE’VE VE EEXTENDEDXTENDED Save BMW, MINI, NINISSAN,SSAN, CCADILLAC,AADILLALAC,C HHONDA,ONDAA, SCSCION,ION,N MITSUBISHI, PONTIAC, up to 50%50% CCHRYSLER,HRYSLER, MITSUBISHI,MITSUBBIISSHI, PONTIACPONTNTIAC HYUNDAI,HYUNNDAD I, ITIT HYUNDAI,THRU MERCURYSUNDAY &Y MORE! JULY 111TH!1TH! up to MERCURYMERCCUURY & MORE!MORE! 05 MERCURY SABLE 10 CHEVY COBALT 4DR 09 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 07 DODGE MAGNUM 101725A ...... $6,990* PL9557 ...... $10,490* GL9614 ...... $12,690* 100129A ...... $13,990* 07 KIA SPECTRA 08 PONTIAC G6 02 FORD F-250 XLT 4X4 07 DODGE CHARGER 100021B ...... $7,990* 101299A ...... $10,490* 101271A ...... $12,990* 100876A ...... $13,990* 07 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 07 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 06 PONTIAC SOLSTICE 08 DODGE DAKOTA 100970B ...... $7,990* 101238A ...... $10,990* 101002A ...... $12,990* 101457A ...... $13,990* 06 TOYOTA COROLLA 09 HYUNDAI ACCENT 06 FORD MUSTANG 10 TOYOTA COROLLA 101514A ...... $8,990* GL9615 ...... $10,990* 101210A ...... $12,990* S1493 ...... $14,890* 07 FORD FIVE HUNDRED 06 FORD MUSTANG 06 FORD RANGER SUPERCAB 08 CHRYSLER 300 100790A ...... $8,990* 101354A ...... $10,990* 101107B ...... $12,990* 105698A ...... $14,990* 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 08 DODGE AVENGER 08 SCION TC 08 MAZDA3 100998A ...... $9,290* 101030A ...... $10,990* 101316A ...... $12,990* 101108A ...... $14,990* 03 DODGE RAM 1500 07 DODGE RAM 1500 08 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 09 JEEP PATRIOT 105845A ...... $9,990* 101118B ...... $10,990* 100406A ...... $12,990* GL9616 ...... $14,990* 06 CHEVY UPLANDER 09 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 09 FORD FOCUS SES 06 JEEP LIBERTY 101489A ...... $9,990* GL9612 ...... $10,990* P9605A ...... $13,990* PL9452A ...... $14,990* 07 CHEVY SILVERADO EXTRA CAB 08 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT 08 DODGE MAGNUM 06 DODGE RAM 1500 100964B ...... $9,990* 101729A ...... $11,490* 105341A ...... $13,990* 101173A ...... $15,990* 07 TOYOTA COROLLA 09 DODGE AVENGER 01 FORD F350 DUALLY 7.3 07 DODGE CHARGER 101407A ...... $9,990* GL9579 ...... $11,690* 100221C ...... $13,990* 100878A ...... $15,990* 07 TOYOTA COROLLA 04 DODGE RAM 1500 07 FORD FUSION 06 JEEP WRANGLER 101152A ...... $9,990* 101501B ...... $11,990* 101592A ...... $13,990* 100891A ...... $15,990* 07 HYUNDAI TUCSON 08 JEEP PATRIOT 07 DODGE NITRO SXT 08 VW JETTA 101197A ...... $9,990* 105591A ...... $11,990* 01315A ...... $13,990* 101121A ...... $15,990* 07 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 08 FORD F-150 08 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING 07 DODGE NITRO 100637A ...... $9,990* S1510...... $11,990* 101607A ...... $13,990* 101357A ...... $15,990* 09 CHEVY COBALT 06 NISSAN ALTIMA 06 FORD ESCAPE 10 JEEP PATRIOT GL9443 ...... $9,990* 100858A ...... $11,990* PL9529A ...... $13,990* 100274A ...... $15,990* 06 NISSAN ALTIMA 09 NISSAN VERSA 08 CHEVY UPLANDER 07 CHRYSLER 300 101083A ...... $9,990* GL9613 ...... $12,490* 100820B ...... $13,990* 100872A ...... $15,990* SCHEDULE SERVICE APPOINTMENTS ONLINE IN REAL-TIME! CHOOSE DAY, TIME, SERVICE ADVISOR & MORE. ARRIGODCJ.COM 6500 OKEECHOBEE BLVD. • WEST PALM BEACH WEST OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD & THE TURNPIKE Sales: 1-888-701-2266 Service: 1-877-666-6709 STORE HOURS: • MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8:30AM - 9:00PM • SATURDAY: 8:30AM - 9:00PM • SUNDAY: 11:00AM - 6:00PM SERVICE & PARTS BODY SHOP HOURS: • MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7:30AM - 6:00PM • SATURDAY: 8:00AM - 5:00PM MUST PRESENT THIS AD AT TIME OF PURCHASE TO RECEIVE ADVERTISED PRICING. *PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG, TITLE. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. ART FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY, PICTURE MAY NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL VEHICLE. OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO OFFERS, SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. OFFERS VALID DATE OF PUBLICATION ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. ˆBASED ON ORIGINAL MSRP, ON SELECT VEHICLES, SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.