Vol. 101 No. 57 Wednesday, May 12, 2010 50¢ Plus tax Fun and Games: Gang Free Bike Fest Jealous attack led to crash, OHS boys soccer team honored jurors told ... Page 14 By Eric Kopp Okeechobee News Pedestrian struck The stage was set that by car on SR 70 March afternoon in 2009 for something bad to hap- ... Page 3 pen. James Mullin and his girlfriend, Angela Gehle, OHS graduates were fi ghting. They were James do well in college fi ghting because Mullin Mullin was jealous of Angela’s es- softball ... Page 16 tranged husband, Anthony Richard Gehle— even though the couple had been separated Okeechobee News/Eric Kopp for two years. Lake Levels Detective Bill Maerki of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce holds his Harley- When the fi ghting fi nally ended, Anthony Davidson motorcycle steady while his wife Ellen Maerki throws and catches a wa- ‘Tony’ Gehle, 24, was dead and Mullin was 15.15 feet ter-fi lled balloon during the balloon toss game at the Saturday, May 8, Gang Free on the run. Bike Fest held in Flagler Park. ... see Page 2 Last Year: 11.02 feet See TRIAL — Page 2 6SRQVRUHG%\ OUA approves settlement with developer 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW By Pete Gawda had questions about fi re hydrants fi re hydrants. Since 2002 a total of ford calculated that 122 additional 63DUURWW$YH Okeechobee News the board could not answer. This $494,736 has been collected for fi re hydrants would be needed  month the answer to those ques- that purpose and $218,245 was at an expected cost of $698,588. At their meeting on Tuesday, tions was presented as staff gave spent for a total of 84 fi re hydrants. If the 50 cents per bill generates May 11 the Okeechobee Utility a detailed report on fi re hydrant In addition, John Hayford, OUA’s $55,000 per year it will take almost See page 4 for information about Authority (OUA) Board of Direc- installation and maintenance. The executive director, presented maps 13 years to install those proposed how to contact this newspaper. tors were presented information board was presented with a chart of the entire OUA system showing 122 fi re hydrants. on fi re hydrants that would have that showed how much money the location of existing and pro- There were 28 fi re hydrants in- answered a lot of customers’ newszap.com was set aside each year since 2002 posed fi re hydrants. The proposed stalled in 2009, the largest number questions had it been available Free Speech Free Ads for fi re hydrants, how much was locations did not cover some of any year. Mr. Hayford said that last month. They also approved a actually spent on fi re hydrants subdivisions such as Taylor Creek in the future OUA crews would try settlement with one of the devel- each year and how many fi re hy- Isles, Basswood and Oak Park be- to install around 30 fi re hydrants a opers that is behind on his devel- drants were installed each year. It cause those subdivisions do not year. oper agreement payments. has been the policy of OUA since have large enough water mains to These fi gures pertain to existing Last month the meeting hall 2002 to set aside 50 cents each support fi re hydrants. Adding a fi re was fi lled with customers who month from each customer for hydrant every 1,000 feet, Mr. Hay- See OUA— Page 13

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Continued From Page 1 of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO). Mullin fl ed the area and was fi nally (561) 747-1232 arrested on June 7, 2009, in Pinellas County www.allureplasticsurgery.com In Okeechobee Circuit Court Tuesday, as he prepared to board the 44-foot Hatteras May 11, jurors heard how Mr. Gehle took charter boat “Quality Time” to go fi shing in his daughter, Catelyn, to see her mother on the Gulf. March 12, 2009. They heard how Mullin tried While Mullin was on the lam, Catelyn his best to goad Mr. Gehle into a fi ght but was undergoing surgeries for the numerous when the much larger man would not take lacerations to her tiny face. Her aunt, Amber the bait, Mullin hit him anyway. Anthony, suffered a back injury in the crash. With blood streaming from a cut over It was pointed out to the jury that Catelyn his left eye, Mr. Gehle told his sister-in-law was not wearing a seat belt when the crash he wanted to get his then-5-year-old daugh- occurred. When queried Tuesday morning, ter out of there. As Mr. Gehle tried to leave Ms. Anthony told the jury that she had rid- Mullin’s home in Oak Park, the still enraged den with Mr. Gehle “thousands of times” Mullin apparently jumped onto the hood of and that he was always careful to secure his Mr. Gehle’s 2004 red Toyota. daughter in a seat belt. But on that day, she “Mullin was trying to punch Tony and said there wasn’t time because he wanted to trying to hit him in the face,” Assistant State get his daughter away from Mullin. Attorney Don Richardson told the jury in his Esdras Gomez, 33, dressed in an orange opening statement. Okeechobee County Jail jumpsuit, said he Mr. Richardson went on to call Mullin, had no time to react and plowed into the who is charged with one count of man- driver’ side door of the red Toyota. Gomez slaughter and two counts of culpable negli- was not charged in the accident. However, gence with personal injury, a “lunatic.” he was arrested on Aug. 18, 2009, on charg- “He (Mullin) wanted to fi ght, but Tony es unrelated to the crash. wouldn’t fi ght him,” testifi ed Mrs. Gehle, now 24, who told jurors that she had been While on the stand, Gomez said when he living with Mullin for about six months. saw the small four-door car run the stop sign As Mr. Gehle tried to get his daughter no one was on the hood. However, he did away from Mullin, he ran a stop sign at the say when he fi rst saw the car he saw “... a intersection of S.E. 32nd Ave. and S.W. 21st guy on the hood of the car.” He told jurors St. The Toyota was then hit in the driver’s he saw the man reach inside the open driv- side door by an oncoming F-350 pickup pull- er’s side window, but he couldn’t tell if the ing a trailer loaded down with irrigation and man was trying to hit the driver or if he was lawn maintenance equipment. holding onto the car. After the crash, Gomez Because his window was open, Mr. Geh- said he never saw that man again. le’s head struck the grill of the 1-ton pickup. Wednesday, jurors will hear from an His death came quickly, testifi ed District 19 expert who is expected to testify that DNA Medical Examiner Roger Mittleman. At this from blood drops found on the hood of the point, Mullin, now 37, was no longer on the car will match Mullin’s DNA sample. hood of the Toyota. Once the car had come “There are 6 billion people on the earth to rest in the ditch after careening off the and only one person’s DNA matches that guardrail, Mullin returned to the Toyota and found on the car—and that’s the defendant,” Mr. Richardson told the jury. May 12, 2010 Okeechobee News 3 Indiantown man faces sexual battery and burglary charges By Eric Kopp screwdriver to pry open a door. Once couch. When she woke, Salazar was report- pry marks on the back door of the mobile Okeechobee News inside, he went to her bedroom and edly standing over her. home. waited. At this point, he held the woman down Deputy Astacio said the woman sustained An Indiantown man has been The report indicates that the man arrested and charged with report- and sexually battered her. minor injuries. The deputy went on to state and the woman knew each other. As he was leaving the home, the man told that the victim had told him she had grabbed edly breaking into a woman’s When the woman and her children home and sexually assaulting her the woman she had better leave town or “... her attacker about the neck and biceps. returned home, the man reportedly he would make her life hell” and threatened When the deputy later found Salazar, he while her three small children were came out of the bedroom and started in the home. to burn down her trailer, stated the deputy’s had the man pull up the sleeves of his shirt. Oreste arguing with her. He then reportedly report. At this point, Deputy Astacio said he could Oreste Salazar, 31, S.W. Reli- grabbed her arm and pulled her into ance St., was arrested Sunday, May Salazar The OCSO deputy said during his inves- see small bruises on the man’s biceps. the bedroom where he allegedly tried tigation he not only obtained surveillance The arrest report went on to state that on 9, on felony charges of sexual bat- to assault her. However, a vehicle pulled into tery, false imprisonment and burglary with video from a store that showed Salazar buy- Jan. 22 Salazar had been trespassed from the yard and the man then went outside, the ing a screwdriver, he also photographed the property by OCSO Deputy Paul Jackson. battery. He is being held without bond on report added. those charges. The woman then locked the doors to her Salazar was also charged with the misde- home. Deputy Astacio said as the man and meanor of trespass. His bond on that charge woman were arguing in the bedroom, the has been set at $5,000. children were crying and could hear every- Fire damages trailer and RV According to an arrest report by Deputy thing. Yamil Astacio of the Okeechobee County By Charles M. Murphy Parrish said it appeared an electrical The deputy’s report goes on to state that Okeechobee News problem in the living room contributed to Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO) a burglar went to sometime later the woman fell asleep on a the woman’s mobile home and used a the fi re. The trailer was owned by Laurie Approximately $13,500 in property Blair and was occupied by Angel Garcia. damage was reported after a fi re on May Two units and six fi remen from the Arrest Report 7 at 325 N.W. 12th Avenue , Okeechobee county and city fi re department were dis- County Fire Rescue said. patched to the scene. Firemen were on the A report from Lt. Terry Parrish said fi re- The following individuals were arrested Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested May 8, by scene for over two hours. There were no men found about 35 percent of the single injuries reported. on felony or driving under the infl uence Offi cer Jack Boon on Department of Correc- wide trailer engulfed in fl ames when they (DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County tions warrants charging him with grand theft Firemen reported the RV suffered some arrived just before noon. Firemen acted heat exposure. The damage was estimated Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO), the Okeechobee and escape. He is being held without bond. quickly to protect a nearby RV parked at at $500. The RV was owned by Donald Pe- City Police Department (OCPD), the Florida • Thomas Jay Draughon, 20, N.W. 26th the north end of the trailer. terson, fi remen said. Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested May 8, by Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Deputy Mark Shireman on Okeechobee or the Department of Corrections (DOC). County warrants charging him with violation • Efrain Tyson, 19, N.W. 53rd Terrace, of probation - criminal mischief and viola- Pedestrian struck by car on SR 70 Okeechobee, was arrested May 7, by DOC’s tion of probation - possession of a controlled A Hispanic man is listed as being in criti- No identifi cation was found on the man Joseph Cracchiola on a warrant charging substance. He is being held without bond. cal condition at a Fort Pierce hospital after or in a backpack that was found next to him with violation of probation - grand theft • Moses Matehula Garcia, 35, N.W. 30th he was reportedly struck by car while walk- him, stated the report. The man was taken and violation of probation - giving false in- Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested May 9, by ing across S.R. 70 W. around 9:24 p.m. Sun- to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. formation for pawned items. He is being Deputy Joseph Gracie on a charge of driv- day. According to a report by Offi cer Ryan Offi cer Holroyd’s report went on to add held without bond. ing under the infl uence. His bond was set Holroyd of the Okeechobee City Police De- that a witness stated that Ms. Byers was not • Antonio Hernandez Ramirez, 35, N.E. at $500. partment (OCPD), the unidentifi ed man was speeding or driving in a reckless manner Sixth Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested May • Mitchell Ray Hatfi eld, 20, U.S. 441 N., struck by a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier that was when the May 9 accident occurred. 8, by Deputy Joseph Gracie on charges of Okeechobee, was arrested May 10, by Dep- driven by Ruby Byers, 68, of Okeechobee. The witness reportedly told the OCPD driving under the infl uence with property uty Joseph Hall on an Okeechobee County The report indicates that the offi cer found offi cer that the victim was walking north- damage and no valid driver’s license. His warrant charging him with grand theft. His the man lying on his back in front of the La bound across S.R. 70 W. from the south side bond was set at $1,250. bond was set at $2,500. Placita Supermarket, 1002 N.W. Park St. Of- of the road. The accident scene was turned • Kimberly Ann Roberson, 41, N.W. 82nd • Matthew Ryan Colavecchio, 31, S.E. fi cer Holroyd said the man appeared to have over to OCPD traffi c homicide investigators Court, Okeechobee, was arrested May 8, by 50th Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested May severe trauma to his forehead, and that he Sergeant Justin Bernst and Offi cer Phillip Ed- Deputy John Hazy on a charge of driving un- 10, by Offi cer Russell Cale on a charge of could smell alcohol on the man. dings, stated Offi cer Holroyd. der the infl uence. Her bond was set at $500. grand theft. His bond was set at $2,500. • Jeffery Lee Armstrong, 42, Boys Ranch This column lists arrests and not convic- Road, Waco, Texas, was arrested May 8, by tions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed Okeechobee County Roadwatch FWC’s Michael Davis on a charge of boat- here who is later found innocent or has had ing under the infl uence. His bond was set the charges against them dropped is wel- Roadwatch was prepared by Florida De- There will be intermittent eastbound and at $500. come to inform this newspaper. The infor- partment of Transportation, District One Of- westbound lane closures on U.S. 441 on • Chase Everett Zureich, 24, N.E. 96th mation will be confi rmed and printed. fi ce, Bartow. For additional information call Wednesday, May 12 and Thursday, May 13 863-519-2362. from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day for bridge Road projects under way in Okeechobee maintenance. Motorists are advised to use FARM & RANCH County this week include: caution while in the area and to expect pos- The Law Office of • SW 9th Street, SW 11th Avenue and sible delays. SW 7th Avenue: In the City of Okeechobee: • S.R. 710: Beginning at the Martin Coun- Gerald Lefebvre OWNERS Construction project: This project consists of ty Line: Maintenance project—Crews will be “Compare my experience and We can insure your farm property and pasture sidewalk installation at various locations on working on the shoulders of the roadway credentials to any other attorney’s” SW 9th Street, SW 11th Avenue and SW 7th beginning at the Martin County Line and liability. “A” rated companies. Avenue and drainage improvements. Motor- continuing for two miles. Lane closures are Call us for a free quote. ists should use caution while in these areas. possible and motorists are asked to use cau- The contractor is BNB Engineering. tion while in the area and to expect possible Berger Insurance • U.S. 441: At various locations: Mainte- delays. Services, Inc. nance project—Crews will be working in • S.R. 78: Over the Kissimmee River: 800 S. Parrott Ave. • Okeechobee the right-of-way performing storm sewer Bridge maintenance project—There will be www.BergerInsurance.com videoing and cleaning. Lane closures are intermittent northbound and southbound (863) 763-6411 possible and delays are expected. Motorists lane closures beginning Monday, May 10 are advised to use caution then approaching through Thursday, May 13 from 9 a.m. until work zone. 4 p.m. Motorists are advised to use caution • U.S. 441: At the Taylor Creek Draw- while in the area and to expect possible de- www.accidentattorneyoffice.com bridge: Bridge maintenance project— lays. 4 Okeechobee News OPINION Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Public Forum/Speak Out Speak Out has moved online, where • Is there any more talk of the city and it is quicker and easier to share your county combing services to save both par- ideas and converse with others. Go to ties money? I read an article this morning www.newszap.com, click on the com- where Palm Beach County is hiring private munity name and your local or state security companies to save money. Public Forum. There, you can create • I believe that a person who makes new topics or comment on existing $133,000 a year should be able to do a job topics. What follows is a sampling of without two assistants who make $98,000 some of the discussions currently tak- and $83,000. No other county the size of ing place. Thanks for participating! Okeechobee has even one deputy adminis- trator. Food for thought. Special to the Okeechobee News/Kay Duke Gangs • Consolidation of the city and county government would not save money for the NBCT honors Jacinda Walsh • I am not a violent person. Not as an county taxpayers -- in fact, it might mean The Okeechobee County National Board Certifi ed Teachers recently held a adult and I never was as a child. However ... higher taxes for them. Eliminating duplica- congratulatory reception to honor Jacinda Walsh, fi rst grade teacher at Ever- if a group of people came at me with all in- tion of services might save money for city tax glades Elementary, who recently passed this rigorous process of achieving tent of beating me senseless REGARDLESS of payers who currently pay both county and excellence in her area of expertise. (left) Dr. Patricia Cooper congratulated what they felt I may or may not have done. If city taxes. But it would not do anything to and presented to Jacinda Walsh, the plaque honoring her accomplishment they followed through on their intent and lay of earning National Board Certifi cation in Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ hands on me, I would shoot them to defend help those who only pay county taxes now. When this was brought up before it was Early and Middle Childhood for 2009. Okeechobee County has produced 25 myself. Regardless of what you may hear National Board Certifi ed Teachers in various certifi cate areas. (right) Those about Okeechobee, beating someone up for a non-binding straw vote and the people who lived in the city limits voted for it and attending the event included (left to right) front row: Jeri A. Raulerson, Deb- any reason, is not legal. That is why there is a ra Tilton, Andrea Mitchum, Valerie Henderson, Jane Stough, Vickie Goggins, court system in this country. A police report the people who lived outside the city limits voted against it. Kay Duke. In the back row are: Jacinda Walsh, Sharon Whitaker, Michelle is just that. The initial information. Follow a Pritchard, Lori Howard, Letta Jordan, Colleen O’Bannon. investigation start to fi nish and you would see once more information is discovered Bike Fest more arrests take place. • I went to Bike Fest Saturday in Okeecho- Okeechobee bee. It was great. I hope this will be an every All Shook Up year thing and it grows each year. Keep up Guardian ad Litem Forecast • I would like to thank the audience the great work. members who came to see the high school • I went to the Bike Fest and it was fun. Today: Partly sunny. Highs in the upper musical “All Shook Up” Friday evening. Our The children’s donut eating contest was a training planned 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. light board died on us before the show start- blast. Fun times! Good community event. Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid ed. Maintenance came and worked on it but The Guardian ad Litem Program needs 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. could never get it going again. We started the Immigration volunteers. There are currently 1,280 Extended Forecast play 15 minutes late trying to get the light- • Maybe it is time to look at immigration abused children in Dependency Court ing fi xed. The audience sat there patiently by itself. You often hear people say that our on the Treasure Coast. Currently 422 of Thursday...Partly sunny. Highs in the up- waiting. The audience was so receptive to country was built by immigrants. While this per 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to the performance, giving the performance these 1,280 children do not have a Volun- is all very true, the situation in our country teer Guardian ad Litem. The 19th Judicial 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. a standing ovation at the end. The students is very different than it was when our ances- Thursday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program will have worked very hard on this musical. We tors came here with the intention of mak- the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. be training volunteers June 1, 3, 8 and have the best, supportive audiences, par- ing this country their own. We have only so Friday...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper ents, faculty and staff. Also, a big thank you much land and resources. What do you do 10 at the GAL offi ce located in Saint Lu- 80s. to the students who adjusted to the last min- when pouring yourself a cup of coffee? Do cie West. Volunteer Guardians ad Litem ute changes and gave a great performance Friday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the you keep on pouring even though you can give a voice to children who are victims upper 60s. even with the technical diffi culties. see it is going to run over? Our cup runneth of child abuse and are involved in court • It was a great show - everyone involved Saturday...Partly sunny. Highs around 90. over, with people, not with resources which did a fantastic job. Kudos to all. proceedings. Volunteers undergo a back- are being drained with all the humanity • The high school play was great fun for ground check and certifi cation process. the whole family. Anyone who didn’t attend here. Of course there are a lot of “what ifs.” You can be that voice for an abused Lotteries really missed out on a fun evening. What if the people who come here were not child. The Guardian ad Litem Program Florida Lottery — Here are the numbers sending a large portion of their income back needs volunteers to represent children selected Monday in the Florida Lottery: Cash to their relatives in their homeland? They County budget in Okeechobee County. For more infor- 3: 6-7-9; Play 4: 1-6-7-6; Fantasy 5: 5-14- would be spending their money here and • All the local businesses are making cut- 15-16-23; Mega Money: 13-27-30-38 MB 5; building, maintaining our own economy to mation, contact Jennifer Manis at 772- backs. Maybe it is time for the county to do Florida Lotto: 1-15-18-21-22-51 X 4; Power- a healthy state. I would say this applies to 785-5804 or visit our website at Guardi- so as taxpayers cannot afford the bills. legal immigrants as well as illegal. anadLitem.org. ball: 5-22-34-41-57 PB31 x5. Numbers drawn Tuesday, Cash 3: 3-1-8; Play 4: 3-8-6-0.

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I have written with a heavy heart, but came home feeling cerning the waste in the county spending articles on this also just asking our area be there is a light at the end of the tunnel. habits with little or no replies. Now you have For those of us that were there (and there pointed out some of the issues that I have given ditch mowing, cleaning and replace- were many) we witnessed something spec- presented to the tax payers, maybe they will ment of culverts due to county equipment tacular. I watched our Superintendent of now listen. The county spending is out of damages: no such action taken. Thanks Schools, get up and pray - without benefi t of control for the services rendered. You men- county commissioners. I sent the photos a paper in her hand. It came from her heart. Special to the Okeechobee news tion in your article on May 2, the salaries of to the Okeechobee News and road mainte- I witnessed one of our County Commission- Urban Tails is a new program for South Florida certain employees but you neglected to add nance departments. ers, get up, and pray from the heart - without that allows at-risk and incarcerated youth to in the benefi ts attached to those salaries. Look at the salaries, we the tax payers benefi t of a paper in his hand. I also saw an rehabilitate homeless shelter dogs and then For example, the county administrator in pay, for our part-time commissioners, with Okeechobee News reporter, get up and de- place the dogs in their permanent homes. 2009, would have some $34,000 added to the 16 percent benefi ts, of some $50,895.84 liver a beautiful prayer, WITHOUT the bene- his cost for retirement, medical benefi ts and per year each. So, do you think this is money fi t of a rehearsed paper in their hand. You ex- being one of the top two organizations that social security and medicare costs making well spent or just eat out of the food trough pect this out of a Minister, or clergy, that does earns the most votes. his salary $167,171.38. This also applies to for government employees? We, the tax pay- this every Sunday, but - to see these people, We desperately need this grant to com- other county employees mentioned. There ers pay for with little concept of the waste? in special offi ces in our little town, be able to plete construction of our kennel at the are also other department heads, which in Let me point out one very important pray from the heart - not rehearsed - it gives Okeechobee Intensive Halfway House, as my opinion, do little to deserve their exces- thing. Many of our county employees re- us HOPE, that our little town can be a light, well as to fund vet bills, food, supplies, com- sive salaries. Let me mention a few, with ally earn their salaries. They work hard for and is being led by people that are spiritual puters for the kids and administration costs! their benefi ts based on the 2009 fi gures, I much less money and are polite, effi cient and still believe in God. We give thanks for You can fi nd out more about our organiza- received from the county at a cost to me of and well-deserving of their salaries. I, in no these special people. All that got up and tion at www.UrbanTails.org $67. Capitol Improvement Project Manager manner, am casting any refl ection on them prayed for our leaders, be they local or state It only takes seconds to vote. Just follow - $100,711.69, Code Compliance Director and their well-deserved salaries, of which or federal, are to be commended. the link below, register (you can click on a - $103,329.35, Facility Maintenance Man- some are even underpaid. As for the consti- Another thing that impressed me prob- box to avoid getting emails from Pepsi), and ager - $88,127.29, Parks and Recreations - tutional elected offi cials, I fi nd no complaint ably even more - was that there were teen- vote for us! Voting lasts until May 31st, and $100,711.69. And the most outrageous in my with them and their employees, which have agers there - by themselves and listening to you can vote for us once a day! http://www. opinion, Planning Director at $118,445.96. always provided outstanding service. The refresheverything.com/urbantails everything that went on. And, one of these This is of course beyond the two assistant county administrations, commissioners, young gentlemen, had a hat on - but - re- Go to the bottom of the page and push county administrators at a total of around, “join refresh everything” department heads needs to be renovated moved it once the spiritual part of the pro- with benefi ts in 2009 at $231,647.51 (removed) to provide, we the taxpayers, a gram started, and kept if off, all during the Take two minutes to create a password… Most of the other department heads ( no they won’t send you spam) reasonable value and services for our tax service. I shook hands with this young man, make between, with benefi ts, $57,000 and dollars, in my opinion. Then go to the upper right hand side of $88,127. The county average according to to tell him how proud I was to see this out of Tom Murphy one of our teenagers, and that just because the screen and type Urban Tails (two sepa- the article is $30,295. there are a few that cause trouble in this rate words) Then Vote! Pay your employees twice to fi ve times ACCIDENT LAW OFFICES OF town of ours, there are good ones also and Repeat every day in May what you make? How stupid are we? we give thanks for those. Thanks to all of you who have already Now, I just want to mention a couple of Thank you Okeechobee, for offering this voted, we jumped from being ranked #274 other issues I have written about with con- for all of us. Thanks to the Kiwanis Club for out of over 1300 qualifying groups, to #150 cerns on the county spending habits. The their support and all that participated and today. We can do this! annual loss at the Agri-Civic Center with an was a part of this wonderful service. Look at it like this: if we win the grant, I’ll average of $700,000 loss per year. The cost Carol Dorrel never have to ask any of you for a donation. of the new EOC, Emergency Operation Cen- At least not for a couple of years. ter of at least $3.2 million, of which DeSoto Accident Victims... Thanks for helping Urban Tails wag! County built theirs for less than $1.5 million Urban Tails seeks grant Warm Regards, for a comparable number of citizens. Any- Call Us First! As some of you already know, Urban Robin Geddie one want to bet ours will cost more than $4 Tails has qualifi ed for a $250,000 Pepsi Re- Community Coordinator million at the end of the project, not to men- fresh Grant! The only way we can win it is by www.urbantails.org tion additional yearly cost, I don’t think so. • Tractor Trailer Crashes Okeechobee Main Street clipboard • Auto Crashes • Motorcycle Crashes Okeechobee Main Street’s May Mixer followed by Lunch at noon. Invite a friend maker 863-634-3910 or Laurie Raulerson will be held on Wednesday, May 19 from 5 and bring fl yers, brochures, and a small gift Stephen at 863-634-3462. • Wrongful Death to 7pm. This month’s mixer will be hosted for the give-a-way drawing! The Fourth Annual Okeechobee County by Fly-N-Hi Enterprises located at 4375 Hwy The Okeechobee Business Women’s Junior Golf Championship, sponsored by 441 South. Mixers are a great networking op- Referral Network is sponsoring The Florida Waldau’s Junior Golf will be held on Satur- portunity for the businesses and residents of Blood Centers blood drive. The Big Red Bus our area. For more information call 863-357- will be Friday, May 14 at the Bank of America day, June 5, at the Okeechobee Golf & Coun- FREE Consultation MAIN (6246). from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and at Publix from try Club. This FREE Tournament is open to Se Habla Español The Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee 2 – 7 p.m. Boys and Girls ages 10 - 17 (18 if you are a invites all to their 2010 Inaugural Banquet There will be a Teen Dance Party on Sat- 2010 OHS Graduate). Sign up by May 29. The Kickoff Party on Thursday, May 13, from urday, May 22 at the Shrine Club on Highway event is open to the fi rst 36 players. Tourna- Phones answered 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn. This is 78 west from 7-10 p.m. There will be a live ment begins at 7:15 a.m. with a continental 24 Hours, 7 days-a-week! the best time to reserve your table for the D.J. playing the latest hip hop for ages 12-15. breakfast and required rules clinic. Tee time Aug. 27 Banquet that will feature keynote Cost is $7 and includes pizza, chips and a for 9-hole qualifi er is 8 a.m. All juniors will 114 N. Parrott Avenue speaker Pam Tebow. For more information soda. All proceeds will benefi t the YMCA. be fl ighted by their fi rst 9-hole scores. After call Lisa Lumpkin at 863-634-1185 or Rachel The inaugural O.L. Raulerson, Jr. Fourth Okeechobee, FL 34972 Lookabill at 561-414-8938. of July BBQ Contest will be held July 2 and 3 lunch and a putting contest, the tournament The Okeechobee Business Women’s at the Okee-Tantie Marina on Hwy. 78 West. will fi nish with the 9-hole Championship Networking Group will meet Friday May 21, This BBQ Contest is for “backyarders” only. Round. For more information and to sign 467-7100 at the Brahma Bull Restaurant, 2405 Hwy To register or for get more information call up, please contact Terry at OGCC 863-763- 441 SE. Networking will begin at 11:30 a.m. Keith Stripling 863-634-9108, Bobby Schoon- 6228 or Bridgette Waldau at 863-467-7300. www.crashinjuries.com 6 Okeechobee News May 12, 2010 Obituaries

Obituaries should be submitted to Belva Fortner, 90 V. Fred George, 81 Larry D. Vinson, 55 the Okeechobee News by e-mailing OKEECHOBEE — Belva Fortner, age 90, of OKEECHOBEE — V. Fred George, 81, passed OKEECHOBEE — Larry D. Vinson, age 55, of [email protected]. Customers may also Okeechobee, passed away May 9, 2010, at away peacefully in Okeechobee, on May 6, Okeechobee, died Friday, May 7, 2010, at his request photos and links to online guest Okeechobee Health Care Facility. 2010, and will be dearly missed as a husband, residence. He was born June 6, 1954, in Red books. A link to the obituaries is available at She was born Sept. 29, 1919, in Bridgeport, Ill., father, grandfather, and friend. Bay, Ala., and was an avid fi sherman. www.newszap.com. to Andrew and Dolly Fred was born in He was predeceased by his father, Rosko Vin- Joiner. She was a Lawrence County, son; brothers, Roger homemaker having Ill., and raised in Vinson and Terry Audrey Mae Dodd, 95 come to Okeecho- Chicago. There he Vinson; and sister, OKEECHOBEE — Audrey Mae Dodd, age 95, bee from Venice in fell in love and mar- Patricia Freeman. of Okeechobee, passed away May 9, 2010, at 1984. She was a ried Su, his wife of He is survived by Okeechobee Health Care Facility. member of the First 55 years. Fred and his wife of 36 years, She was born March 9, 1915, in Winston Baptist Church of Su moved to Holly- Sybil L. Vinson of County, Ala., to Wil- Okeechobee. She wood, Florida in Okeechobee; sons, liam Benson and enjoyed church and 1955 where they Michael (Julie) Vin- Della Turner Robert- her Sunday school were blessed with a son, Timothy son. She was a class. daughter and later (Amanda) Vinson, homemaker having Mrs. Fortner was moved to Haverhill James (Deanna) come to Okeecho- preceded in death by her husband, JK Fortner. (West Vinson, all of Okee- bee from South Bay She is survived by her daughter, Ruby Blazer of Palm Beach) in 1963 where they were chobee; mother, Alvleen Canup of Okeechobee; in 1974. She was at- Kansas; and grandson, Kelly Staples of Okee- blessed with a son. In 1998 Fred and Su moved nine grandchildren; brother, Rickey (Sharon) tended the Okeecho- chobee. to Okeechobee to be closer to the pleasures of Vinson of Okeechobee; and sisters, Barbara bee Missionary Visitation will be 1 p.m. until services at 2 p.m. two wonderful grandsons. (Rondo) Hardy of White Springs, Ann (Mark) Baptist Church and Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at First Baptist Throughout his life Fred was an active man of Gessner of Lady Lake, Melissa (Elliott) Thornton loved to travel. Church of Okeechobee with Pastor Randy faith and served in the Christian Church, Disci- of Okeechobee. In addition he is survived by a Mrs. Dodd was Huckabee offi ciating. Interment will follow at ples of Christ. He was the President of the Flori- host of nieces and nephews. preced- Evergreen Cemetery. da Christian Men’s Fellowship (CMF) from 1986 The family received friends on Monday, May ed in death by her husband, Archie Friends may sign the guestbook at www.bas- to 1990 and was honored as the Florida CMF 10, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and services were Tuesday, Dodd; daughter, Peggy Algood; and son, Clar- sokeechobeefh.com. Layman of the Year in 1995. He later carried his May 11, at noon in the Buxton Funeral Home ence Dodd. All arrangements are entrusted to the loving faithful service to the Okeechobee Presbyterian Chapel. She is survived by three daughters, Doyce Wil- care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Church and was active in both the Emmaus and All arrangements are entrusted to the loving son (Johnny), Nellie Sprouse, and Judy Curtis, Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, Okeechobee, Fl Kairos communities. His desire to serve extend- care of the Buxton Funeral Home, 110 NE 5TH all of Okeechobee; two sons, Gene Dodd of Fort 34972. ed to secular life, as an enlistee in both the Illi- Street, Okeechobee, Fl. Friends may sign the Pierce and Donald Dodd (Carol) of Hobe nois and Florida National Guard, and as an guestbook at www.buxtonfuneralhome.com. Sound; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchil- Robert D. ‘Bob’ Burns, 75 active member of Rotary International for over Donald Alan Kirkey Sr., 56 dren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. OKEECHOBEE — Robert D. “Bob” Burns, age 25 years. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until services at 11 OKEECHOBEE — Donald Alan Kirkey Sr., 56, 75, of Okeechobee, passed away May 7, 2010, at Fred possessed an entrepreneurial spirit and born July 29, 1953, to the late Cecil and Jean a.m. today, May 12, 2010, at Bass Okeechobee the Hamrick Home. held many interests. After serving as an art direc- Funeral Home with Pastor Lindell Selvey and Kirkey in Watertown, N.Y., passed away on May He was born May 8, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pa., to tor for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, his talents as a 5, 2010. Pastor Gene Roddenberry offi ciating. Interment Paul and Hannah Burns. He worked in sales jewelry designer led him to found Craft House will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. He resided in Okeechobee for 25 years as an and rental of automobiles. He came to Florida Creative Jewelry, which later expanded to in- auto mechanic. Friends may sign the guestbook at www.bas- from Pennsylvania in 1998. Mr. Burns was affi li- clude Craft House Hobby Shop in West Palm sokeechobeefh.com. He is survived by ated with the Zion Lutheran Church in Holli- Beach. He also founded Specialty Casting and two sons, Donald A. All arrangements are entrusted to the loving daysburg, Pa. Design. Fred was an artist, a musician, a pho- care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Kirkey Jr. (Stepha- He is survived by his brothers, Paul of Cham- tographer, a woodworker, and enjoyed vintage nie), and Charles R. Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, Okeechobee, Fl bersburg, Pa., George of Clearfi eld, Pa., and cars and aviation. 34972. Kirkey; one daugh- Tom of Hot Springs, Ark.; long time companion, Fred loved the company of others and brought ter, Leanna J. Kirkey; Dannie Jo Bastianelli of Okeechobee; three chil- a delightful sense of humor, empathy, and curi- granddaughters, Ry- dren, Bob (wife, Lisa; son, Sean) of Deerfi eld osity to any conversation. Not surprisingly, he lee Kirkey, Allee Kir- Beach, Susan of Deerfi eld Beach and Scott was a passionate and talented teacher who key, and Isabella Jean L. Duncan, 82 strongly believed that knowledge not shared is OKEECHOBEE — Jean L. Duncan, age 82, of (wife, Linda; sons, Casey and Collin) of Holli- Kirkey, all of Okee- daysburg, Pa. knowledge wasted. Fred taught within the Chi- chobee; two broth- Okeechobee, passed away May 8, 2010, at cago Park District, at Palm Beach Community Treasure Coast Hospice. No services will be held. Memorials may be ers, William Kirkey, made to the American Cancer Society. College, and at the Armory Art Center in West and Raymond Kirkey; and two sisters, Audrey She was born Nov. 5, 1927, in Lobelville, Palm Beach. He also taught many private class- Tenn., to William H. Loggins and Wilma DePri- Friends may sign the guestbook at www.bas- Heise, and Barbara Ames, all of New York. sokeechobeefh.com. es in jewelry fabrication and design. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, est. She came to Okeechobee from Tennessee Fred was predeceased by his parents, Verne in 1975. She was a homemaker who enjoyed All arrangements are entrusted to the loving May 15, at 1003 SW 10th Street, Okeechobee. care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and and Ethel George. He is survived by his wife, Su- gardening and raising her family. She attended san “Su” Hindle George of Okeechobee; daugh- the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, Okeechobee, Fl 34972. ter, Susan Joyce “Joy” Hart (Mark W.) of San Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by her Jose, California; son, Frederick “Fred” D. George husband, Van “Red” Duncan. She is survived by (Patricia A. “Patty”) of Okeechobee; grandsons, her children, Sherry Clark, Bill Duncan (Sandra) F. Kyle George and Hank Schultz; and cousin, and Vangela McFarland (Brad) all of Okeecho- Juanita Henry (John) of Angleton, Texas. bee, Leigh Hart (Chuck) of Tallahassee, Tanya A celebration of Fred’s life will be held at Duncan of Boca Raton; eight grandchildren, fi ve Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 North great-grandchildren, three sisters, and two Parrot Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida at 10:30 brothers. a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Services with burial following will be at DePri- Memorial donations may be made to the est Bend Cemetery, Tennessee. Okeechobee Presbyterian Church (Fellowship Friends may sign the guestbook at www.bas- Hall), First Christian Church of West Palm sokeechobeefh.com. Beach, Rotary Club of Okeechobee (Haiti Plus), All arrangements are entrusted to the loving Sign guestbooks at and/or Hospice of Okeechobee. care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and http://www.legacy.com All arrangements are entrusted to the loving Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, Okeechobee, Fl care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato- 34972. ry. On line condolences may be made at www.buxtonfuneralhome.com. May 12, 2010 Okeechobee News 7 Memorial for fallen offi cers planned for Friday, May 14 By Eric Kopp automobile accident that same day. The coolest Okeechobee News According to the Offi cer Down Memorial air conditioning dealer in town! The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce Page, 22 offi cers have been shot to death (OCSO) will hold a special memorial service this year, while another 16 were killed in Friday morning, May 14, to honor law en- automobile accidents. Five offi cers died of forcement offi cers who have died. heart attacks. “We’re doing this for every offi cer in Flor- Last year, 47 offi cers were shot to death ida and across the country,” said Okeecho- while 34 more died in car crashes and nine bee County Sheriff Paul May. died as a result of a heart attack. In 2009 the average tour of duty among “I’m thankful that we haven’t had any Okeechobee’s in our county, even though I know that we the offi cers who died was 11 years and three could any day.” months. Longest-Established The services will begin at 9 a.m. and will This year, that average is 12 years, 12 Lennox Dealer be held on the front steps of the Sheriff’s of- months. The average age for those offi cers Since 1975 fi ce at 504 N.W. Fourth St. killed in 2009 was 39, while that average for There were 126 offi cers killed in 2009, this year is 41. with eight of those being in the state of Flor- This year, 59 of those killed were men ida. and two were women. Last year, one female According to the Offi cer Down Memorial offi cer was killed while 125 men lost their Page, 61 offi cers have died across the United lives. EMORY WALKER CO., INC. States so far this year. Texas led the nation in offi cer deaths last 208 S.W. 5th Avenue • Okeechobee, FL 34974 Of that number, two were in Florida: Cap- year with 11 while, this year, California and tain Chad Reed, of the Dixie County Sheriff’s Texas lead the nation with fi ve offi cers killed (863) 763-6742 Offi ce, was shot to death on January 14; in each state. and Deputy James Louis Anderson, of the “Every day we don’t have a fatality we’re St. Johns County Sheriff’s Offi ce, died in an thankful,” said Sheriff May. Church sponsors ‘extravaganza’ By Pete Gawda theran are planning a canoe Okeechobee News trip down the Peace River on June 5. All youth, family and Believers Fellowship friends are invited to partici- Church, 300 S.W. 6th Ave., Up to an additional pate. Call 863-7653-5042 for invites all teens to “The End Receive up to a more information. of the School Year Youth Ex- $1,500 in Federal The youth of Haven of * travaganza” Friday, May 14. $1,200 Rebate (UK ** Rest Church will have a Tax Credits The fun begins at 5 p.m. and car wash and bake sale on with the purchase of a qualifying may be available with the last until 8:30 p.m. There will ® Saturday, May 22 at 9 a.m. Lennox Home Comfort System purchase and installation of qualifying be games, activities, food and at Family Dollar Store. This high-efficiency products. music. You are guaranteed a Places of is a fundraiser for 2010 Radi- fun time. Bring a towel and cal Remnant Youth Camp change of clothes as you might June 14-18 at Camp Denton. get wet. For more information Worship For more information on the call Micki at 863-467-6654. fundraiser or youth camp call Peace Lutheran Church, Gabrielle Velie at 863-532- 750 N.W. 23rd Lane, is sponsoring a lunch 8546 or 863-357-3053. and informative program on identity theft The Okeechobee News welcomes news from area on May 16 at noon. Reservations are re- churches for this column. E-mail okeenews@ quired. Call the church offi ce, 863-763-5042 newszap.com@ or call Pete Gawda at 863 763- if you wish to attend. The Youth of Peace Lu- 3134, extension 4225.

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Special to the Okeechobee News/CES Special to the Okeechobee News Students of the Week Central Elementary School students selected as Students of the Week for Football stars visit Okeechobee the week of May 3-7, included: kindergarten, Autumn Hortman, Luis Noel Football stars visited Okeechobee for the annual Chaka Star’s Foundation Espinoza, Savannah Jones, Wyatt Friend; fi rst graders, Nataly Solis, Bey- golf tournament held on May 8. Players were able to meet the stars and also onece Garcia, Natalia Ochoa, Bailey Harden, Pyke Dawson; second grad- had the opportunity to eat lunch with them during the awards ceremony. ers, Norberto Juarez, Karen Godinez, Jorge Romero, Joshua Bonilla, Yaire Pictured are: Jacory Harris/Miami Hurricanes quarterback, Deonte Thomp- Ayala Rodriguez; third graders, Odalys Sanchez, Antonio Pineda and fourth son/Fla Gators wide receiver, JD Mixon/board member, Kalani Karrati, Travis grade students, Luis Terrazas, Savanna Nease, Jonathan Sanchez, Katelyn Benjamin/Miami Hurricanes wide receiver, Derek Koger/Chaka Star’s chair, McCorts, Briyuna Salazar. Jerry Meenan and Teresa Chandler.

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Special to the Okeechobee News/OMS Students of the Week Teachers have selected students who are model Warriors and model citi- zens. The students pictured are doing their schoolwork and showing consid- eration for the teachers and students in the classroom. We are all very grate- Special to the Okeechobee News/Everglades Elementary School ful for students like these. Congratulations, Warrior! Seated, left to right are: Kade Smith, Lynn Romer, Maria Jaimes, Alyssa Romero; standing, left to right: Tyler Elliott, Alanah Mosley, Autumn Wofford. Students of the Week Students who are achieving excellence in the classroom at Everglades El- ementary School for the week of May 10-14 included kindergarten: Colton Ellerbee, Katelyn Slone, Francisco Hernandez, Harley Derry; fi rst grade: Ash- ton Mowery, Caleb Reynolds, Catie Rowley, Layne McPeak, Angel Hutchison; second grade: Katrina Townsend, Michayla Bonilla, Araceli Ruiz, Desiree Daniel, Vintasia Rembert, Jordan Cherry, David Cox; third grade: Louis Rob- erts, Enoc Leon, Jeremy Johnson, Chancy Adams, Alexa Edwards, Raquel Alvarez; fourth grade: Megan Saberniak, Stephen Edenfi eld, Jose-Mata-Gon- zalez, Valentin Perez, Rebecca Starnes: and, fi fth grade: Mackenzie De la cruz, Travis Williams, Marcus Ray,Manuel Espinoza.

Special to the Okeechobee News/SES Tropicana Speech Contest Seminole Elementary School students participated in the Tropicana Speech Contest. The following students placed in the school contest. In fourth grade, the winners were: 1st place, Janelle Markham; 2nd place, Joanna Rhymes; 3rd place, Mackenzee Martinez. In fi fth grade, the winners were: 1st place, Morgan Bolan; 2nd place, Taylor Anuez; and 3rd place, Josianne Griffi n. Congratulations, students!

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The sup- By Pete Gawda WHAT: Okeechobee County Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition is part port group is open to relative, non-relative Okeechobee News of a statewide network of services to preg- Commissioners meeting and foster parents. The purpose of the When Okeechobee County Commis- nant women and infants. The coalition is support group is to provide education and WHERE: Okeechobee made up of citizens interested in promoting sioners meet tomorrow they will look at social interaction among individuals who healthy families and healthy outcomes for the city’s recently adopted pain pill ordi- County Health Dept. Audito- have adopted, while being able to share re- babies in Okeechobee. For more informa- nance to see if it can be modifi ed for adop- rium, 1728 N.W. 9th St. sources with, and support for, one another. tion about the Coalition, please contact Ex- tion by the county. They will also consider WHEN: 9 a.m., Thursday, ecutive Director, Kay Begin, at the Coalition For further information, please contact CHS a wide variety of topics including budget offi ce, 863-462-5877. Adoption Therapist, Lauren Phelps, MS at amendments and updates. May 13 772.429.2001. In an item postponed from last meet- Chamber of Commerce to meet ing, they are scheduled to act on a reso- center. County attorney John Cassels will YMCA Summer Camp lution naming the courtroom in the re- present an amendment to exempt other The Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce stored Okeechobee County Courthouse governments from county fees and a pro- will meet Wednesday, May 12 at noon at the Programs planned the Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom posed policy for regulation of citizen board Golden Corral Restaurant. Tom Walsh, Met YMCA Summer Camp Expedition for in recognition of the judge’s long years of appointments. Life Representative, will speak on options ages 5-13 is a fun-fi lled day camp which service to the county. Among other things on a long agenda for businesses and individuals. All chamber includes arts and crafts, fi eld trips, games, Deputy county administrator Robbie of miscellaneous items the board is ex- members and anyone who wishes to join reading, sports, swimming and YMCA Char- Chartier will present a mid year budget acter Development. Campers should wear pected to: the chamber is welcome to attend. amendment to true up each fund’s bud- • consider increasing rates for Okee- comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes getary beginning balance and adjust re- and bring a lunch, a snack, bathing suit, Tantie Campground and Marina and in- Children’s Services Council sunscreen and towel. The camp will be held serves accordingly. Other adjustments will creasing building department fees; at Grace Brethren Church, June 14-Aug. 13. carry forward balances of unexpended • consider accepting a 100 acre plot of meeting set for May 13 Weekly fee is $90. A $30 supply free is paid grant funds from the previous fi scal year. land from Waste Management; one time each summer. Financial assistance She will also give an overview of the coun- • consider fi nal plat approval for The The Children’s Services Council will meet is available. Registration will be May 22 and ty’s fi nancial situation as of March 21 and on Thursday, May 13, at 5 p.m. in the con- Cabins at Pine Creek; June 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Grace Breth- April 30. • terminate a lease at the Okeechobee ference room of the Okeechobee County ren Church, 701 S. Parrott Avenue. Space is Larry Davis, director of the Okeecho- School Board at 700 S.W. Second Avenue. County Industrial Park; limited. bee County Agri-civic Center is scheduled • consider a proposal for plugging to present a proposed policy for the sale and abandoning the injections well at the Crochet, crochet, crochet of mixed drinks and liquor at the agri-civic sports complex. group to meet Friday Mark Smith announces Buckhead Ridge Craft group May 14 promotion of Melody ENGAGEMENT - 6:30 p.m. at the Buckhead Ridge Moose Hodges to Vice President MELANIE TROENDLE & Lodge. Call Bonnie 863-357-1556. Mark Smith, President & CEO, Big Lake Re- gion, is pleased to announce the promotion of STEVEN JUSTUS Fundraiser held for Melody Hodges to vice president for elanie Elaine Children’s Health Center Seacoast National Troendle of A fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, Bank. MOkeechobee Fla., May 18, at Golden Corral from 5–8 p.m. and Steven Michael Justus to benefi t Dr. Fred Brown Children’s Health Melody has served of Hartford City, Ind., are center. It is a guest server benefi t with 100 as assistant vice percent of tips going to the center. Tickets president and pleased to announce their for adult meals are only $10 and include branch manager for engagement and wedding full buffet and drink. Guest servers include the N. Parrott plans. Mayor Kirk, Sheriff May, Russ Brown, Under- branch of The bride-elect is the sheriff Stephen, Dr. Robshaw, Dr. Santelices, Seacoast for the past six years. Ms. daughter of Daniel Jay Dr. Espinosa and school board member Joe Hodges is responsible for loan production, de- Arnold. To purchase tickets please call, 863- posit growth and daily branch operations. Rose of Hooper, Utah, and 763-1951, 863-467-6120 or 863-763-7481. Or Penny Mae Chaisson of email [email protected]. Her 9-year career in the banking industry is Okeechobee, Fla. complimented by her performance of main- The prospective groom taining a portfolio of nearly $10,000,000, one is the son of Steven Russel Smith Twin Benefi t of the largest in the company. “Melody’s cus- Brooke and Morgan Smith of Okeechobee tomer service and work ethic has created a Justus of Marion, Ind., and were born on April 8th, 2010 to John and very devoted client base” says Mark Smith. Cynthia Lee Arnette of Charlene Smith. They are 3 months prema- Hartford City, Ind. ture. A benefi t to provide money for their hos- Melody is a member of the United Way Troendle is a 2009 grad- pital stay, and travel expenses, is being held Board of Directors, an Advisory Board member uate of Indian River State on Friday May 14th at Everglades Farm Equip- of the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center and vol- ment on Hwy 98. We will be serving dinners: unteers at the Okeechobee County Fair and College and is employed a chicken leg 1/4, beans, slaw, a roll, and a Healthy Start Coalition. as a Paralegal Specialist for tea for $10. Dinner deliveries to businesses Children’s Legal Services will be made from 11-1, or you can pick up The operating arm of Seacoast Banking Cor- of Florida. wedding ceremony on Sunday, July 4, any time between 11-6. There will also be a poration of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF) Seacoast Justus is a 2002 graduate of Ball silent auction from 11-4. Monetary donations National Bank has 40 offi ces in Florida and ap- at The Pentecostals of Okeechobee, or items for the silent auction can be dropped proximately $2.2 billion in assets, and is one State University. He is a Teacher at 405 SW 10th Avenue, Okeechobee. off at Colour Me Crazy Salon, 107 Sw 17th St. of the largest independent banks headquar- Fort Wayne Community Schools. They plan to make their home in Ste G. Okee. You may also purchase tickets at tered in Florida. The couple is planning a morning Okeechobee. this location. Thank you for your help! May 12, 2010 Okeechobee News 13

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News hobee Okeec By Charles M. Murphy $35,000. Two current employees are certifi ed eet Y our Okeechobee News to be animal control offi cers. Deputy County M ants Manager Bob Jones said an applicant has erch Ordinances to end a ban on outdoor ocal M not been selected but he will likely be quali- L burning, a discussion of fuel sales taxes, and fi ed to train the employee. Jones said the A Salute to the Heart and Soul of Local Business the appointment of a new agriculture exten- position will be advertised and available to sion agent highlighted the agenda when the candidates with a high school diploma, who Glades County Board of County Commis- are able to pass a background check. Cer- sioners met on Tuesday in Moore Haven. tifi cations in animal control and euthanasia The County and the City of Moore Haven would be considered a plus for applicants. must have an inter-local agreement to de- The Commission also lifted the burn ban cide how to distribute the collection of fuel for outdoor burning that was enacted during Fact Book: http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Page.aspx?&secid=65039&pagenum=1 sales taxes. The County receives 80 percent the dry season. Jones said there were three and the city receives 20 percent. The City large brush fi res this year in Glades Coun- Medical Directory: http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Page.aspx?&secid=59786&pagenum=1 Council will have their chance to review the ty which fails to compare to 2008 when Meet Your Local Merchants :http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Page.aspx?&secid=56360&pagenum=1 fuel tax agreement. The agreement was ap- close to 71,000 acres burned in wild fi res in School Information Guide :http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Page.aspx?&secid=68371&pagenum=1 proved unanimously, 5-0. Glades County. Commissioner Jones said he Glades County hired Tycee Beth Prevatt thought the burn ban has worked well to as their new agriculture extension agent. protect Glades County from larger fi res. The position has been vacant since January. County Manager Wendell Taylor said he The University of Florida pays 60 percent of expected to have a study on proposed new her salary and the County pays 40 percent. tipping fees for the County landfi ll in June. She is a certifi ed teacher in Florida and had He reported that construction of the new served as extension agent in Desoto County Glades County Health Department building dinner on for three years from 1994-1996. is on schedule. Commissioner Paul Beck said ve u Glades County has an opening for an a group of local Boy Souts enjoyed an outing a s! animal control offi cer. The annual salary is at Curry Island near Lakeport recently. H

“No one on the board likes this decision,” OUA said board member Carl Leonard. “How are we to be assured we will get the money?” Continued From Page 1 He asked. Mr. Irby replied that the security to back it water mains. In new subdivisions, the devel- up would have to be written into an adden- Switch to Seacoast. oper is required to install fi re hydrants. The dum to the original developer agreements. board was also presented with fi gures on “We owe it to our rate payers to cut our the maintenance cost each year for fi re hy- losses,” said board member Steve Nelson. drants and the cost of installing fi re hydrants The terms of the agreement will now With deep community roots, and friendly branches, on existing and new water mains. have to be written into an addendum to the In a related matter the board passed a original developers’ agreements. The board we off er service you should expect from a local bank. resolution formalizing the action they have will have a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Most of all, you’ll fi nd switching is a breeze. been taking for several years of designat- Monday, May 24 to approve the new adden- ing 50 cents a month from each customer dum. OYour Choice Free Checking with no strings attached for fi re hydrants. They also revised the rate Executive director John Hayford said that OFree online banking, bill pay and e-statements structure to subtract 50 cents from the base at next month’s meeting he should have an charge and provide for a 50 cent fi re hydrant update on repair of sewer lines and veg- O Free fi rst order of checks charge. The end result is that the customer’s etation replacement at the Cemetery Road ONo monthly fee Visa® Check Card total bill will remain the same. The break- wastewater treatment plant. down of the payment will now show a base In other action, the board: O Visa® credit card with no annual fee* charge that is 50 cents cheaper and a new • received the fi nance report for the pe- item - a 50 cent charge for fi re hydrants. riod ending April 30; Turning to the developers’ agreements, • received without comment an update the board reluctantly followed board attor- on federal activities from the lobbying fi rm ney Tom Conley’s advice and approved a of Alcalde and Fay and paid a monthly in- settlement agreement with Stephen A. My- voice of $5,008.11; ers, Sr. who has four separate developers’ • paid $1,962.19 to the law fi rm of Mel- agreements. Feel good about your bank While he was not satisfi ed with the terms ville and Sowerby for the month of April for of the settlement, Mr. Conley said that if the legal services rendered in connection with matter went to court, it would probably have Land Ventures of America; 500 N. Parrott Avenue, 467-5330 to be settled on the appellate level, costing • paid $7,888.13 to Melville and Sowerby 1409 S. Parrott Avenue, 467-4663 the OUA a great deal of money. for legal services rendered in connection The agreement will result in a net cost of with Northshore/Stephen Myers, Sr.; www.seacoastnational.com the OUA of approximately $770,000. Under • paid $2,987.35 to Metzger and Willard, the terms of the agreement the approximate- Inc, for work being done for the King’s Bay ly $1.47 million owed per the original agree- wastewater treatment plant permit renewal; ments will go away. Roughly two thirds of • paid $3,180.05 to Metzger and Willard, Visit a Seacoast National Bank branch the residential connections reserved in the Inc, for work currently being done for the Open today until 7:00 p.m. in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and four developer agreements will go away. Everglades wastewater treatment plant per- Okeechobee counties today between The remaining connections can be allocated mit renewal; and to make switching easy! 4:00-7:00 p.m. and receive a $25.00 in any way the developer sees fi t. The 2008 • paid $15,000 to Public Resources Man- dinner certifi cate to local restaurants.** tax certifi cate held by OUA will be paid and agement Group for preparation of an updat- the developer will pay $60,000 a year for 10 ed fi nancial forecast which will focus on the * Subject to credit approval. ** Limit one gift card per household. years. suffi ciency of existing rates. No purchase necessary. Off er may be “They gave up some stuff, we gave up Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at withdrawn at any time. www.newszap.com. Reporter Pete Gawda can some stuff,” said chairman Frank Irby. be reached at [email protected]. 14 Okeechobee News May 12, 2010 OHS boys soccer team honored at banquet By Charles M. Murphy Herrera said he worked real hard to help proved player award. Guerrero took home Okeechobee News the team this year. He was voted team cap- the award for most goals while Erick Garcia and Guerrero took home the award for most Eddie Guerrero won the most valuable tain. He was praised for his hustle and dedi- assists. player award and Ricardo Herrera took cation to the team. Sears said Okeechobee will host the dis- home the Brahman award at the Brahman Ricardo said he ran about 100 miles this trict tournament next year and will try to Boys Soccer Banquet held Friday night at the summer to get in condition for this season. take the next step in soccer. “We’ve been Okeechobee High School Cafeteria. “If you want to be good at any sport or any- very competitive for the past fi ve or six years. Soccer Coach Lonnie Sears said the ban- thing you want to do in life you have to work I think these kids can take it to the next level quet is about celebrating the team’s accom- hard. If you want to be successful you have if they put in more work. They truly have the plishments. The team fi nished (13-9) this to be a hard worker.” talent.” year and qualifi ed for the regional playoff as He plans to attend Indian River State Col- The team will return eight players that the District 14-4A as runners up. lege and wants to one day play college soc- started matches this year. He noted a lot of Eddie Guerrero was also named to the all cer for Florida Gulf Coast University. In the them play club soccer in Okeechobee or for area soccer team. Javier Garcia earned hon- interim he will play club soccer to keep his teams on the coast. He urged them to try orable mention. skills. and play more together in the off season. Coach Sears called Guerrero the most Seven seniors were honored at the ban- “We want them to know each others games dynamic player he has ever coached. He quet. They include Guerrero, Herrera, Roger and each others style. It takes a long time praised his creativity and passing ability. Duque, Oscar Garcia, Adrian Leon, Basilio Ruiz and Chris Spruill. Sears said the se- for us to get them to play our style. They do Guerrero fi nished his career with 27 goals need to play more together.” and 29 assists. He had 11 goals and nine as- niors had a record of 49-24 over the past Some newspapers seem sists during his senior year. four years. They were one of four teams in Guerrero said he still hadn’t decided school history to make the district fi nal. He to take pleasure in the about his college career and whether he will noted the team had 248 shots on goal and bad news. Not us. pursue soccer or cross country. “I feel good held their opponents to 140 shots. about the most valuable player award. It’s a Sears encouraged the kids to work hard great award. I’ve been waiting for awhile to in the off season and especially urged them get this award and it’s a great accomplish- to play soccer together so they learn each We do print “bad” news. ment for me.” others games. “You are never good enough. (It IS newsworthy when Guerrero said his entire family has It you think that then I don’t know why you worked hard to become good soccer play- are playing a sport. Look in the mirror and things go wrong, and citi- ers. His older brother Omar holds the school do more work,” he told the crowd. record for goals in a career. Eddie thinks his Garcia won the team offensive most valu- Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy zens need to know about younger brother Brian could be an even bet- able player, Adrian Leon won the MVP for Eddie Guerrero won the Most Valuable problems.) ter player. “We have worked very hard and I midfi elders, and Garcia won for defensive player award for boys soccer. Also in think my little brother could be an even bet- MVP. 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Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy Oscar Garcia won the award for of- Marcos Fonseca won the most im- fensive player of the year. He is proved player award from soccer joined by Assistant Coach David Su- coaches David Suarez (left) and Lon- arez (left) and Soccer Coach Lonnie nie Sears (right). Sears (right).

Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy Eddie Guerrero took home the Gold- Roger Duque won the award for the en Boot Award for scoring the most best team player. He is fl anked by goals this year. He is joined by soc- Coaches David Suarez (left) and Lon- cer coaches Lonnie Sears (right) and nie Sears (right). David Suarez (left).

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763-6905  16 Okeechobee News May 12, 2010 Brahman alums do solid work in college softball By Charles M. Murphy a solid earned run average of 3.62. Huff was for the Lady Eagles. She also played great Okeechobee News also a threat at the plate as she batted .344 defense with only one error in 45 games. with 26 runs batted in. Six former Okeechobee High School The Eagles conference tournament is next Throop fi nished her sophomore year weekend. Brahman softball players played college ball with a .235 batting average with eight runs at the junior college and the four year col- Rachel Lowe played her junior year with batted in. She played in 10 games and post- the Stetson Lady Hatters who as of this week If you’re looking to lege level during 2010. ed a solid fi elding percentage of .923. Mary Huff and Lauren Throop of Indian owned a 30-19 overall record with a 12-6 Jordan Marcum played for the Miami conference record in the Atlantic Sun. Lowe save money -- and River State College recently competed in the Dade team that won the Florida State Cham- Florida Community College Athletic Asso- has batted .261 with three homeruns and 14 pionship and has moved on to the National runs batted in. She has a .325 on base per- ciation District Tournament in Auburndale. Tournament this month. Marcum batted who isn’t these days? centage. Indian River reached the semifi nals of the .227 with 17 runs batted in. She played in 48 tournament before they lost to eventual state games, hit two homeruns, and had a solid Lowe and Breaux could potentially meet -- subscribing to the champion Miami Dade Community College. on base percentage of .348. head to head in the conference tournament They were 22-16 when they entered the tour- Kelci Breaux played for Florida Gulf Coast which begins May 13. Okeechobee News nament and were able to defeat Daytona University this year. She transferred from Kelly Smiley transferred from Indian River State 19-6, Sante Fe Community College 4-3, Brevard Community College. Kelci contin- State College to Auburn University this year. is a real no brainer! and Brevard Community College 3-2 before ued her success during her junior campaign She has played a lot for the Lady Tigers who the defeat to Miami Dade. as the Eagles fi nished 12-8 in the Atlantic Sun were 27-23 as of this week. Kelly has batted And if you enroll today in Huff had a solid year as she won 10 Conference. She had a 3.11 earned run aver- .295 in 132 at bats, with eight runs batted in. games for the Lady Pioneers. She pitched 89 age in 26 games. She pitched 126 innings The SEC tournament will be held May 13- 15 our EZPay innings and struck out 55 batters and posted and had 84 strikeouts. 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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUI IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2010-CA-107 FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 10000191CA CASE NO. 2009 CA 758 CASE NO. For more listings, 472009CA000600CAXXXX PNC MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC REMIC TRUST, REGIONS BANK, an Alabama Corporation, go to Plaintiff, SERIES 2009- 9, as the successor to Union Planters Bank, N.A. VS. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST Plaintiff, Plaintiff COMPANY,AS TRUSTEE OF INDYMAC www.newszap.com KEVIN E. BLANK, et. al., VS. v. Defendants. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED CHARLES E. BYERS II, et. al. EDDIE ACCARDI JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE, INC., TRUST, SERIES 2005-L3, RESIDEN- Defendants. a Florida corporation; EDMUND ACCARDI, as guarantor, TIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFI- NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICE OF ACTION Defendants. Automobiles TO: KEVIN E. BLANK CATES, SERIES 2005-L3 Plaintiff, Whose residence is: 302 NE 366TH TRL., OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 & 2424 TO: CHARLES E. BYERS II CLERK’S NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45 SW 2ND ST., VERO BEACH, FL 32962 & OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JAIL, 504 VS. Toyota Corolla 1998 - 5 Whose residence is: 30760 NE 21ST WAY, OKEECHOBEE, FL, 34972 NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Fore- ALEXANDER DUQUE; UNKNOWN NW 4TH STREET, OKEECCHOBEE, FL 34972 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SHER- TO: PAMELA M. BYERS closure dated December 31, 2009 in the above-styled cause, I will sell to speed - $1,900 - Call IFFS OFFICE, 4055 41ST AVE., VERO BEACH, FL 32960 SPOUSE OF ALEXANDER DUQUE; Whose residence is: 30760 NE 21ST WAY, OKEECHOBEE, FL, 34972 the highest bidder for cash on 5/19/2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Jury Assem- MARCOS DUQUE; UNKNOWN 863-801-1877 bly Room, Second Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd If alive, and if dead, all parties claiming interest by, through, under or SPOUSE OF MARCOS DUQUE; UN- If alive, and if dead, all parties claiming interest by, through, under or Street, Okeechobee, Florida the following described property: SEE AT- KNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION against KEVIN E. BLANK and all parties having or claiming to have any right, against CHARLES E. BYERS II; PAMELA M. BYERS and all parties having or TACHED EXHIBIT A. title or interest in the property described herein. OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; Utility Trailers claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described herein. SCHEDULE “A” Defendants. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the fol- YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the fol- Legal Description lowing described property: lowing described property: PARCEL 1. NOTICE OF ACTION UTILITY TRAILER - A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTH ONE-QUARTER (S¼) OF THE NORTH Exhibit “A” heavy duty, single axle, EXHIBIT “A” ONE-HALF (N½) OF SECTION 33 AND 34, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE To the following Defendant(s): A PARCEL OF LAND 100 FEET ON OSOWOW ROAD OF LOT 2, BLOCK 3, OF A parcel of land lying in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township 34 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. LYING EAST OF THE EAST farm hitch, no lights, THE SUN AND COUNTRY RANCHES, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAG- South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee County, Florida. Being more particularly RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. 441 (PARROTT AVENUE) AND BEING MORE ALEXANDER DUQUE (bed 8’x 5.5’) Good con- ES 98-102, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS. OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA, described as follows: PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 4581 SOUTHWEST 131ST TERRACE dition, $123, Mon.-Fri. Commencing at the South 1/4 of said Section 11, according to the Plat of BEGIN AT THE ONE QUARTER CORNER COMMON TO SECTIONS 33 AND 34 MIRAMAR, FLORIDA 33027 the Townsite of Fort Drum, as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 43, public BEAR NORTH 89º17’56” EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 8:30-3:30. 863-467-9800 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERN MOST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2, records of Okeechobee County, Florida. Marked by a one inch iron pipe, ONE-HALF OF SAID SECTION 34 A DISTANCE OF 313.35 FEET; THENCE BLOCK 3, AND PROCEEDING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF bear South 89 degrees 42 feet 56 inches West, a distance of 162.76 feet to NORTH 00º10’04” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 655.14 FEET TO THE NORTH ALEXANDER DUQUE THE PROPERTY LINE ABUTTING OSOWOW ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF intersect a curve to the left, on the North R/W of State Road 15-C, having a LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE- 266.68 FEET THENCE ON A STRAIGHT LINE AT RIGHT ANGELS TO THE 4581 SOUTHWEST 131ST TERRACE radius of 1943.08 feet, thence Westerly along the arc of said curve a dis- QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER (SW¼, SW¼,NW¼) OF MIRAMAR, FLORIDA 33027 OSOWOW ROAD PROPERTY LINE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION FOR A tance of 315.73 feet to the Point of Tangency of said curve; thence bear SAID SECTION 34, THENCE SOUTH 89º17’29” WEST A DISTANCE OF DISTANCE OF 150 FEET; THENCE TURNING 90 DEGREES TO THE SOUTH- North 89 degrees 53 feet 46 inches East, a distance of 161.80 feet; thence 310.51 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE- MARCOS DUQUE WEST AND PROCEEDING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DI- bear North 01 degree 54 feet 46 inches East, a distance of 1151.54 feet for QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE- RECTION FOR THE DISTANCE OF 100 FEET; THENCE ‘TURNING 90 4581 SOUTHWEST 131ST TERRAC the Point of Beginning: thence continue along afore described line a dis- QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE SOUTH 89º13’17” WEST ALONG MIRAMAR, FLORIDA 33027 DEGREES TO THE NORTHWEST AND PROCEEDING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN tance of 152.00 feet; thence bear South 89 degrees 55 feet 19 inches West, THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION FOR 150 FEET, TO OSOWOW ROAD a distance of 268.80 feet; thence bear South 01 degree 54 feet 46 inches ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER (SE¼,SE¼,NE¼) OF UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF For more listings, PROPERTY LINE; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION FOR THE West a distance of 152.00 feet; thence bear North 89 degrees 55 feet 46 SECTION 33, A DISTANCE OF 349.48 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY DISTANCE OF 100 FEET ALONG THE OSOWOW ROAD PROPERTY LINE, MARCOS DUQUE inches East, a distance of 268.80 feet to the Point Of Beginning. Also de- LINE OF U.S. 441 THENCE SOUTH 00º10’04” EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF 4581 SOUTHWEST 131ST TERRACE go to WHICH SAID PARCEL LANDS CONSISTS OF A RECTANGULAR LOT 100 FEET scribed as the South 1/2 WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 656.71 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE ON OSOWOW ROAD BY 150 FEET DEEP BS/MEP MIRAMAR, FLORIDA 33027 www.newszap.com of Lot 23, unrecorded plat of Fort Drum Grovettes. NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER (NE¼) OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE NORTH who is evading service of process Being all and the same premises conveyed from Elijah Glass to Daniel 89º16’26” EAST ALONG SAID LINE A DISTANCE OF 346.65 FEET TO THE TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MOBILE HOME DESIGNATED AS FOL- and the unknown defendants who IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Glass and Letha A. Glass by warranty deed dated November 25, 1986 in POINT OF BEGINNING. may be spouses, heirs, devisees, LOWS: which deed the said Elijah Glass reserved a life estate. LESS: A PARCEL OF LAND LYING WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MAKE: GENA YEAR: 2006 grantees, assignees, lienors, credi- IN AND FOR Being all and the same premises conveyed from Daniel Glass and Letha A. SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 37 tors, trustees, and all parties claim- TITLE # 95102028 &95102060 Glass, husband and wife to Elijah Glass by quit claim deed dated 23rd day SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA ID NUMBERS GMHGA40533596A & GMHGA40533596B ing an interest by, through, under or Case No.: 2010-DR-136 of July, 1993 to which reference is here made to aid in this description and PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: against the defendant(s), who are WHICH MOBILE HOME IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO SAID LAND. for all purposes. COMMENCE AT THE EAST ONE-QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33, Division: DOMESTIC RELATIONS not known to be dead or alive, and INDEX: Section 11, Township 34 South, Range 35 East THENCE NORTH 00º04’02” EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION all parties having or claiming to have A miobile home with the VIN number VIN N/A sits on the property. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MOBILE HOME DESIGNATED AS FOL- 33, A DISTANCE OF 455.13 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE Soly Santos, a/k/a 302 NE 366TH TRL OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 any right, title or interest in the prop- Petitioner LOWS: MAKE: BAY MANOR YEAR: 2001 VIN # CONTINUE NORTH 00º04’02” EAST, 200.00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF erty described in the mortgage being and FLHMLCB118523893A/FLHMLCB118523893B WHICH MOBLE HOME IS PER- THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF foreclosed herein. A mobile home has been riled against you and you are required to serve a MANENTLY AFFIXED TO SAID LAND. THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33, THENCE SOUTH Joyce Ann Santos, copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Jessica Fagen, Attorney for YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action Respondent. A mobile home with the VIN number VIN 89º32’17” WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 349.48 FEET TO THE EASTER- for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the Plaintiff, whose address is 2901 Stirling Road, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FLHMLCB118523893A/FLHMLCB118523893B sits on the property. LY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF U.S. HWY. 441 (STATE ROAD 15); THENCE Florida 33312 within 30 days after the fi rst publication of this notice and following described property: NOTICE OF ACTION FOR a/k/a 30760 NE 21ST WAY OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 SOUTH 00º10’04” EAST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE THE WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST fi le the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiffs has been fi led against you and you are required to serve a copy of your 200.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89º32’17” EAST, 348.66 FEET TO THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF written defenses, if any, to it, on Jessica Fagen, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose POINT OF BEGINNING. THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 30, against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. address is 2901 Stirling Road, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 LESS: A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN THE WEST ½ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ TO: Joyce Ann Santos WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 27 day of April, 2010. SECTION 11, AND THE EAST within 30 days after the fi rst publication of this notice, and fi le the original OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 34, TOWN- 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or im- SHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH SHARON ROBERTSON mediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: has been fi led against you and that As Clerk of the Court 1/2 OF TRACT 30, SECTION you are required to serve a copy of relief demanded in the complaint. COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 34, BEAR 11, AS TO THE SOUTHERN your written defenses, if any, to it on WITNESS my hand, and the seal of this Court this 27th day of April, 2010. N 00º04’02” E, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 34 TO THE SOUTH- COLONIZATION COMPANY By: Linda F. Young WEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 34, A DIS- Soly Santos, whose address is PO As Deputy Clerk PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 Box 2964, Okeechobee, FL 34973 on SHARON ROBERTSON As Clerk of the Court TANCE OF 2636.72 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE BEAR N SOUTH, RANGE 33, EAST,AC- A copy of this Notice of Action, Complaint and Lis Pendens were sent to the By: Linda F. Young, As Deputy Clerk 00º04’50” E ALONG THE SAID WEST LINE OF SECTION 34, TO THE or before June 11, 2010, and fi le the defendants and address named above. CORDING TO THE PLAT original with the clerk of this Court at A copy of this Notice of Action, Complaint and Lis Pendens were sent to the NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SAID SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a defendants and address named above. ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 34, A DISTANCE OF 654.94 FEET; Okeechobee County Judicial reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should, no later BOOK 4, PAGE 3, OF THE PUB- Center, Court Operations 1st In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a THENCE BEAR N 89º14’59” E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SAID LIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO- than seven (7) days prior, contact the Clerk of the Court’s disability coordi- reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should, no later SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SEC- Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okee- nator at 7728074370, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986. BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; (AKA chobee, Florida 34972 before ser- than seven (7) days prior, contact the Clerk of the Court’s disability coordi- TION 34, A DISTANCE OF 310.67 FEET; THENCE BEAR S 00º09’06” E TO LOTS E & F) a/k/a 16575 NW If hearing impaired, contact (TDD) 8009558771 via Florida Relay System. nator at 7728074370, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986. THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SAID vice on Petitioner or immediately This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will 306TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE, thereafter. If you fail to do so, a If hearing impaired, contact (TDD) 8009558771 via Florida Relay System. SECTION 34, A DISTANCE OF 655.09 FEET; THENCE BEAR S 89º17’02” W FLORIDA 34972. be used This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 34 TO THE default may be entered against 352972 ON 5/5,12/10 has been fi led against you and you you for the relief demanded in for that purpose. SAID SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST are required to serve a copy of your 353080 ON 5/5,12/10 ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 34, A DISTANCE OF 313.32 FEET the petition. one-half of the South one-half Defendant. written defenses, if any, to it, on Ka- Copies of all court documents in TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. hane & Associates, P.A., Attorney for of the South one-half of Tract PARCEL II: this case, including orders, are 25, lying and being in Section NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Plaintiff, whose address is 8201 Pe- available at the Clerk of the Circuit IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE WITNESS my hand and the seal of A PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 37 ters Road, Ste. 3000, Plantation, 20, Township 34 South, Range NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT this Court this 27 day of April, 2010. SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING Court’s offi ce. You may review these 33 East, according to the plat Notice is hereby given that the un- Florida 33324 within thirty (30) days documents upon request. OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: after the fi rst publication of this No- thereof recorded in Plat Book dersigned, SHARON ROBERTSON, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHARON ROBERTSON COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUAR- You must keep the Clerk of the Cir- 4, Page 3A-D, inclusive, Public Clerk of Circuit Court of Okeechobee tice in THE OKEECHOBEE NEWS and cuit Court’s offi ce notifi ed of your CASE NO. 2010-CA-186 As Clerk of the Court TER OF SAID SECTION 33, THENCE RUN S 89º16’26” W ALONG THE fi le the original with the Clerk of this Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, will on the 2nd day NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33, A DIS- current address. (You may fi le Notice County, Florida. of June, 2010, at 11:00 A.M., in the Court either before service on Plain- of Current Address, Florida Supreme PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, By: Linda F. Young TANCE OF 46.65 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN S tiffs attorney or immediately thereaf- pursuant to the fi nal decree of fore- Jury Assembly Room on the 2nd fl oor Plaintiff, As Deputy Clerk 00º10’04” E ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY Court Approved Family Law Form closure entered in a case pending in of the Okeechobee County Judicial ter; otherwise a default will be 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit VS. A copy of this Notice of Action, Com- LINE OF STATE ROAD 15, A DISTANCE OF 66.00 FEET; THENCE RUN S entered against you for the relief de- said Court, the style of which is: Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho- STEPHEN A. AMES, et al., plaint and Lis Pendens were sent to 89º16’26” W ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE will be mailed to the address on BARBARA H. ALSTON, ROBERT D. bee, Okeechobee County, Florida, of- manded in the complaint. record at the clerk’s offi ce. Defendants. the defendants and address named SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33 A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET This notice is provided pursuant to HOPPMANN AND JENNIFER MAIL- fer for sale and sell at public outcry above. TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 15; THENCE RUN WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida MAN, AS CO-PERSONAL REPRESEN- to the highest and best bidder for Administrative Order No.2.065. Family Law Rules of Procedure, re- NOTICE OF ACTION In accordance with the Americans N 00º10’04” W ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE In accordance with the Americans TATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF cash, the following described proper- with Disabilities Act, persons needing OF 166.00 FEET TO A POINT 100.00 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF quires certain automatic disclosure of HOWARD E. HILL, v. ALLEN A. ty situated in Okeechobee County, with Disabilities Act, if you are a per- documents and information. Failure TO: STEPHEN A. AMES a reasonable accommodation to par- THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE RUN N son with a disability who needs any ROCHEFORT, and the docket number Florida, to wit: Whose residence is: ticipate in this proceeding should, no 89º16’26” E ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE to comply can result in sanctions, in- of which is Number is Case No. accommodation in order to partici- cluding dismissal or striking of plead- 6301 SE 96TH CIR. later than seven (7) days prior, con- NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 33, A DISTANCE OF 300.00 pate in this proceeding, you are enti- 2008-CA-298. Lots 1 and 2, Block 25, NORTH- OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 tact the Clerk of the Court’s disability FEET; THENCE RUN S 00º10’04” E ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE EAST- ings. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- WEST ADDITION, according to tled, at no cost to you, to provisions Dated: May 7, 2010 coordinator at 7728074370, 250 NW ERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 15, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 of certain assistance. Please contact EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE the plat thereof in Plat Book 1, If alive, and if dead, all parties claim- Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE Page 25, Public Records of the Court Administrator at 250 NW SHARON ROBERTSON ing interest by, through, under or 34986. If hearing impaired, contact If you are a person claiming a right to funds remaining after the sale, you Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE Okeechobee County, Florida. against STEPHEN A. AMES and all (TDD) 8009558771 via Florida Relay must fi le a claim with the clerk no later than 60 days after the sale. If you CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE US PENDENS MUST FILE A Florida 34986, Phone No. parties having or claiming to have System. fail to fi le a claim, you will not be entitled to any remaining funds. After 60 (772)807-4370 within 2 working days CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE pursuant to the fi nal decree of fore- any right, title or interest in the prop- This is an attempt to collect a days only the owner of record as of the date of the Lis Pendens may claim By: /S/ HEATHER THOMAS SALE. closure entered in a case pending in of your receipt of this notice or Deputy Clerk erty described herein. debt. Any information obtained the surplus. pleading; if you are hearing im- ATTENTION PERSONS WITH said Court, the style of which is: THE YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action will be used Dated: 4/30/2010. 354315 ON 5/12,19,26;6/2/10 DISABILITIES In accordance with the HOWARD E. HILL FOUNDATION, paired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the 352965 ON 5/5,12/10 SHARON ROBERTSON, Clerk of Court you are voice impaired, call Americans with Disabilities Act, per- INC., v. ALLEN A. ROCHEFORT, and following described property: By: Linda F. Young, Deputy Clerk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE sons needing special accommoda- the docket number of which is Num- 1-800-955-8770 (V) (Via Florida Re- NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE lay Services). tions to participate in this proceeding ber is Case No. 2008-CA-271. LOT 7, BLOCK 18, PINE OAKS VIL- LEGAL NOTICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Clerk’s No- IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE should contact Court Administration ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- WITNESS my hand and the seal of LAGE, SEC. #2, ACCORDING TO tice of Sale under F.S. Chapter 45 has been furnished by First Class U.S. this Court this 5th day of May, 2010. COUNTY, FLORIDA no later than seven days prior to the EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED Case No. 2008-CA-298 A public auction will be held at BMJ Mail to David D. Welch, Esq., David D. Welch Law Offi ces, 2211 East Sam- proceeding at 250 NW Country Club SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 21, PUB- Towing, Inc. Lot at 414 South Parrott ple Road, Suite 203, Lighthouse Point, Florida 33064 on ,2010. Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986; PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE SHARON ROBERTSON LIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 EUN K. CHANG As Clerk of the Court BARBARA H. ALSTON, ROBERT D. telephone 772-807-4370 within two OF THE US PENDENS MUST FILE A COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER HOPPMANN AND JENNIFER MAIL- on Friday the 28th day of May 2010 Florida Bar No. 58359 (2) working days of the receipt of CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE WITH A 1992 BARR MOBILE HOME from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Pursuant to RICE PUGATCH ROBINSON & SCHILLER, P.A. MAN, AS CO-PERSONAL REPRESEN- this notice; if you are hearing or SALE. By: Arlene Nealis WITH ID# FLFLM33A14353BA Florida statute 713.78 for unpaid Attorneys for Plaintiff Regions Bank As Deputy Clerk TATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF voice impaired, call 800-955-8771. ATTENTION PERSONS WITH AND FLFLM33B14353BA. HOWARD E. HILL, towing and storage. Year, Make, 101 Northeast Third Avenue, Suite 1800 Kahane & Associates, P.A. WITNESS my hand and the offi cial DISABILITIES In accordance with the Model & Vin’s as follows: Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Plaintiffs, seal of said Court, this 26th day of Americans with Disabilities Act, per- 8201 Peters Road, Ste.3000 A mobile home with the VIN num- Telephone: (954) 462-8000 Plantation, FL 33324 VS. April, 2010. sons needing special accommoda- ber FLFLM33A/B14353BA sits on ALLEN A. ROCHEFORT, a single man, 2007 White F150 Facsimile: (954) 462-4300 Telephone: (954) 382-3486 tions to participate in this proceeding the property. 1FTRF12W07NA39231 353569 ON 5/5,12/10 Defendant. SHARON ROBERTSON should contact Court Administration Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 354327 ON 5/12,19/10 Clerk of Circuit Court no later than seven days prior to the a/k/a 6301 SE 96TH CIR. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Terms of sale are cash, and no proceeding at 250 NW Country Club OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 checks will be accepted. The seller By: Linda F. Young Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986; reserves the right of fi nal bid. All Notice is hereby given that the un- Deputy Clerk telephone 772-807-4370 within two has been fi led against you and you dersigned, SHARON ROBERTSON, sales are fi nal. No refunds will be 352950 ON 5/5,12/10 (2) working days of the receipt of are required to serve a copy of your made. Said automobiles will be sold Clerk of Circuit Court of Okeechobee this notice; if you are hearing or written defenses, if any, to it, on Jes- County, Florida, will on the 2nd day in “AS IS” with no guarantees. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE voice impaired, call 800-955-8771. sica Fagen, Attorney for Plaintiff, 354353 ON 5/12/2010 Sign guestbooks at http://www.legacy.com of June, 2010, at 11:00 A.M., in the WITNESS my hand and the offi cial whose address is 2901 Stirling Road, Jury Assembly Room on the 2nd fl oor NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE seal of said Court, this 26th day of Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, Florida of the Okeechobee County Judicial April, 2010. 33312 within 30 days after the Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeecho- COUNTY, FLORIDA How do you find a job Case No. 2008-CA-271 fi rst publication of this notice and fi le bee, Okeechobee County, Florida, of- SHARON ROBERTSON the original with the Clerk of this in today’s competi- fer for sale and sell at public outcry Clerk of Circuit Court Court either before service on Plain- to the highest and best bidder for THE HOWARD E. HILL tive market? In the FOUNDATION, INC. tiffs attorney or immediately thereaf- cash, the following described proper- By: Linda F. Young ter; otherwise a default will be employment section ty situated in Okeechobee County, Plaintiffs, VS. Deputy Clerk entered against you for the relief de- of the classifieds Florida, to wit: 352959 ON 5/5,12/10 manded in the complaint. The West one-half of the East ALLEN A. ROCHEFORT, May 12, 2010 Okeechobee News 19

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE BY: Linda F. Young ½ of the North ½ of Tract 8, Section ½ of the North ½ of Tract 8, Section Marshall C. Watson, P.A., Attorney disabled person who, because of As Clerk of the Court 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN DEPUTY CLERK TO: YORIS E. SANTANA 24 as to the SOUTHERN COLONIZA- 24 as to the SOUTHERN COLONIZA- for Plaintiff, whose address is 1800 their disabilities need special accom- AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. STERN Last Known Address: 15997 NW TION COMPANY PLAT of Township TION COMPANY PLAT of Township NW 49th STREET, SUITE 120, FT. modation to participate in this pro- BY: Arlene Nealis FLORIDA GENERAL ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 286th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972 34 South, Range 33 East, according 34 South, Range 33 East, according LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 within thirty ceeding should contact not later than As Deputy Clerk JURISDICTION DIVISION 900 SOUTH PINE ISLAND ROAD to the plat thereof recorded in Plat to the plat thereof recorded in Plat (30) days after the fi rst publication of Also Attempted At: 1232 SW Minyo seven (7) days prior to the proceed- 354336 ON 5/12,19/10 CASE NO: 09000509CA SUITE 400 Avenue, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 Book 4, Pages 3-3E, inclusive, Public Book 4, Pages 3 - 3E, inclusive, Pub- this Notice in the OKEECHOBEE ing Court Administration at 250 NW PLANTATION, FL 33324-3920 Current Residence Unknown Records of Okeechobee County, lic Records of Okeechobee County, NEWS and fi le the original with the Country Club Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, A 09-69972 NCM Florida. Florida. Clerk of this Court either before ser- 34989. Phone 772-807-4370, DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY NOTICE REGARDING THE YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action SUBJECT to a road and drainage SUBJECT to a road and drainage vice on Plaintiff’s attorney or immedi- 1-800-955-8771 (hearing impaired) Grab a bargain from your BANK, AMERICANS WITH for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the easement across the South thirty easement across the South thirty ately thereafter; otherwise a default or 1-800-955-8770 (voice impaired). neighbor’s garage, attic, PLAINTIFF DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 following described property: SEE feet, (30’) and the West sixty feet, feet, (30’) of the aforementioned lot. will be entered against you for the WITNESS my hand and the seal of VS. In accordance with the Americans EXHIBIT “A” (60’), of the aforementioned lot. Has been fi led against you and you relief demanded in the complaint. this Court this 5th day of May, 2010. basement or closet in MIGDALIA R. BONACHEA, With Disabilities Act, persons needing AND are required to serve a copy of your In accordance with the Americans today’s classifieds. ET AL., a special accommodation to partici- West ½ of the West ½ of the South East ½ of the West ½ of the South written defenses, if any, to it, on with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Sharon Robertson DEFENDANT(S) pate in this proceeding should con- tact Court Administration no later NOTICE OF ACTION than seven days prior to the pro- CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE ceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 or call TO: MIGDALIA R. BONACHEA 1-772-807-4370 within two working AND UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MI- days of your receipt of this Sum- GALIA BONACHEA; RICHARD mons/Notice to Appear. If you are BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY SIMMOMS, LLC hearing impaired call whose residence is unknown if 1-800-955-8771. If you are voice im- he/she/they be living; and if paired call 1-800-9558770, via Flori- he/she/they be dead, the unknown da Relay Service. AIR CONDITIONING FEED & SUPPLIES LEGAL SERVICES defendants who may be spouses, 353047 ON 5/5,12/10 heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, LEGAL NOTICE Se Habla through, under or against the Defen- EMORY WALKER CO. INC. Okeechobee Feed Inc Paralegal Español dants, who are not known to be Public Auction will be held at Johns dead or alive, and all parties having Towing Service storage lot located at Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Your One Stop Feed Store Services or claiming to have any right, title or 704 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Okee- Struggling to make your mortgage payments? Call us, we can help! interest in the property described in chobee, Florida 34972 on MAY 28, 7/24 SERVICE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS 2010, at 9:00 A.M. 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Serving the CAC042747 763-2123 an action to foreclose a mortgage on • Pet Supplies • Hardware Evictions • Quit Claim Deeds • Corporations • Wills • Power of Attorney • Contracts the following property: Lake Area for CAC014022 LOT 4, BLOCK 6, COUNTRY 1996 Nissan Maxima 40 Years! 863-763-6742 CAC057129 1579 Hwy 70 E • Okeechobee 3128 Hwy 441 South, Okeechobee, FL 863-824-6776 HILLS ESTATES, ACCORDING VIN#JN1CA21D6TT707116 TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE- 2002 Ford Focus CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, VIN#1FAFP34P32W185553 PAGE 97, PUBLIC RECORDS OF FURNITURE MARINE SALES & REPAIR OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Terms of sale are cash, and no has been fi led against you and you checks will be accepted. Seller re- are required to serve a copy of your serves the right of fi nal bid. ALL written defenses, if any, to it on DA- SALES ARE FINAL! NO REFUNDS We have LAKESHORE MARINE,INC. VID J. STERN, ESQ. Plaintiffs attor- WILL BE, MADE! Said automobiles ney, whose address is 900 South will be sold in “As Is” condition with furniture Pine Island Road #400, Plantation, no guarantee’s. CACO 23499 1365 Hwy 441 SE If we can’t fix it, FL 33324-3920 no later than 30 days 354304 ON 05/12/10 • 24/7 Emergency Service • Senior Citizen Discount you want R (next to bowling alley) it probably can’t from the date of the fi rst publication • FREE Estimates on System Replacements. 512 W. North Park St. be fixed. of this notice of action and fi le the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE “We Sell The Best And Service The Rest!” and credit Okeechobee 863-763-4080 original with the clerk of this court ei- 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN 763-8391 (863) 763-3823 ther before service on Plaintiffs attor- AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, you can Exceptional Service ney or immediately thereafter; FLORIDA SERVING OKEECHOBEE otherwise a default will be entered Mon. - Fri. 9am to 6pm CIVIL DIVISION actually get! SINCE 1993 YOU CAN TRUST!! against you for the relief demanded CASE NO.: 47-2010-CA-000174 Sat. - 9am to 5pm STEVE BRANTLEY, OWNER in the complaint or petition fi led herein. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., WITNESS my hand and the seal of Plaintiff, this Court at OKEECHOBEE County, VS. GIFT ITEMS & MORE Florida, this 27th day of April, 2010. IRIA GABRIELA FERNANDEZ, et al, REAL ESTATE Defendants. SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK Serving the entire lake area for 25 years CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF ACTION “Our Focus Is To Make You Comfortable” INSIDE BADCOCK FURNITURE Vicki Anderson, Associate Open house to help FREE Estimates Linda’s Styles & Trends Cell 634-4106 Sales • Service • Installation 512 N.W. Park Street Patricia L. Goolsby solve tax problems 467-1545 Lic. Real Estate St. Lic. CACO29420 863-763-6028 Broker FT. 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