Vol. 103 No. 83 Wednesday, July 11, 2012 50¢ Plus tax CCountyounty ffacingacing sshrinkinghrinking budgetbudget Law aimed at stopping ‘scrappers’ ... Page 19 By Eric Kopp Among other things, the new law: revises fi ce (OCSO), are explaining the new law to the Okeechobee News the timeframe that recyclers are required to fi ve area recyclers and will also be doing the 15-year-old Two local detectives are hoping that a new maintain purchase transaction records; defi nes inspections of these businesses. driver cited in law will help curtail the ever-increasing theft of restricted regulated metals; changes the way “The law is aimed at, in my opinion, curb- metal items and their subsequent sale to area in which sellers are paid; requires the seller of ing the thefts we’re dealing with,” said Detec- car accident recyclers for quick cash. regulated metals to show proof of ownership; tive Shireman, who added that the number of ... Page 7 House Bill 885 will not only regulate metal provides for increased liability if damages are those thefts is “signifi cant.” recyclers, but will also make it more diffi cult caused by the theft of utility or communica- “You can go through almost any foreclosed DUI checkpoint for ‘scrappers’ to sell their stolen items. The bill tions property; and, releases the owner of met- home in Okeechobee County and the air also requires recyclers to report their transac- al property of any liability to a person injured in conditioner coil is missing,” added Detective successful tions every day to local law enforcement. the theft or attempted theft of their property. Lowe. “The scrap yards have been taking in Governor Rick Scott signed the bill into law Detectives Bryan Lowe and Mark Shireman, ... Page 3 on April 27, and it went into effect July 1. both of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Of- See SCRAPPERS — Page 8 Scholarship night photos ... inside Inmate in OHS football schedule set county jail ... Page 2 Lake Levels attempts 12.00 feet Last Year: 9.92 feet suicide By Eric Kopp 6SRQVRUHG%\ Okeechobee News Detention deputies at the Okeechobee 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW County Jail responded quickly and saved an inmate who reportedly tried to com- 63DUURWW$YH mit suicide by slashing his wrist with a  razor blade. A report by Deputy Sergeant Robert Coleman, of the Okeechobee County Special to the Okeechobee News/R. Tijerina Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO), stated that Van Willis Smith, 42, was not on lockdown Ponytails are undefeated champs and was allowed to have sanitary sup- See page 4 for information about At their season-ending July 25 softball game, 12 and under Ponytails went undefeated plies such as the razor blade. how to contact this newspaper. at their district tournament. They defeated Avon Park 10-0, and Lake Placid 12-11 Smith, of an Edgewater Drive address and 3-0. They will now represent Okeechobee in the state tournament to be played in Orlando, was in a cell by himself so no newszap.com in Carrabelle. The Ponytails would like to thank the community and local businesses other inmates were in danger. He was Free Speech Free Ads for their support and donations. Team members are: (back row, left to right) coach taken to Raulerson Hospital by emer- Robert Tijerina, Abby Jones, Kaitlynn Wilson, coach Gilbert Nunez, Riley Craig, Alyssa gency medical personnel from Okeecho- Howard, coach Danielle Craig and Rumor Juarez; (front row) Audrey Craig, Brooke bee County Fire/Rescue (OCF/R) where Santiago, Adella Nunez, Sally Tijerina, Beatrice Perez and Sherry Altman. Not pictured several staples were used to close the are Taylor Carter and Jillian Crosby. For more sports news, see pages 10 and 11. See JAIL — Page 8 2 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,11, 20102012 Okeechobee High School football schedule released By Charles M. Murphy and Clewiston on Nov. 9. The Brahman bye The fi ve district teams were just (3-27) out- look forward to the competition to see what Okeechobee News week is Oct. 12. side of district play in 2011. we’re able to do. It looks promising for us. Okeechobee will have a balanced sched- Head coach Chris Branham said if you “It wasn’t like they beat anyone that was At the same time they are not a walk through ule of fi ve home and fi ve away games this had asked him two weeks ago he would of any quality outside the district. There is a by any means. We have no right after what’s year which begin with a preseason classic have said the schedule looked pretty favor- lot of old and a lot of new in the district,” he happened in the past few years to expect we against Moore Haven at the Brighton Semi- able due to the team’s progress in 7-on-7 explained. will do anything,” he added. nole Indian Reservation in a rare matinee on tournaments. Since a victory in June, the The non district schedule includes two The junior varsity Brahmans will have Aug. 25. team has struggled a bit in a weekly league long-time rivals in Clewiston and Martin four home games this year as they host Home games are scheduled against Port in Pahokee. County who enjoyed winning seasons last Clewiston on Aug. 28, Jensen Beach on St. Lucie on Aug. 31, St. Lucie West Centen- “Right now we have to bring our best year. St. Lucie West boasts two Pre-Season Sept. 19, South Fork on Oct. 3 and Sebastian nial on Sept. 14, Martin County on Sept. 28, game each week in order to compete,” Bra- All Americans and Port St. Lucie returns the River on Oct. 9. The JV visits Port St. Lucie Palm Beach Lakes on Oct. 26 for Homecom- nham said. “We hope to put things together offensive player of the year for the Treasure on Sept. 11, Martin County on Sept. 25, and ing and Olympic Heights on Nov. 2. in the fi nal weeks of summer.” Coast. Centennial on Oct. 16. The Brahmans travel to Arcadia Desoto The District schedule looks favorable Branham said he thinks the team can put All of the varsity games begin at 7 p.m. on Sept. 7, Sebastian River on Sept. 21, For- as two high schools have new coaches in things together but must play their best game and all of the junior varsity games are set for est Hill on Oct. 5, South Fork on Oct. 19, Olympic Heights and Palm Beach Lakes. every week to make noise in their district. “I 6 p.m. Boating statistics show 28 deaths already this year “Always on Top of the Job” Sixty-seven people lost their lives in Flor- “We want to reduce the number of ac- Accidents can occur without warning, ida last year in boating accidents, and there cidents, injuries and deaths on Florida wa- and if for some reason someone ends up in have already been 28 deaths so far this year, ters,” Bickel said. the water, quite often it’s too late to put on according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Drowning is the leading cause of death in a life jacket. 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Okeechobee News Upon arrival they discovered that the brush break and fall to the ground. This sparked The City of Okeechobee Fire Department The period of July 7 through 9 was a busy fi re had been put out by the property owner a grass fi re. It was raining and the fi re was had no calls. time for Okeechobee County Fire/Rescue. with a loader. contained to the area around the power Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at Fire/rescue responded to nine medical as- At 9:28 p.m, on Saturday, July 7, fi re/res- line. Florida Power and Light was called to www.newszap.com. Reporter Pete Gawda can sists, one oil spill, one car fi re, one structure cue responded with two fi re trucks, one EMS the scene to shut off the power and the fi re be reached at [email protected]. fi re and two brush fi res caused by lightning. vehicle and six personnel to a structure fi re They also responded to one medical assist at 3202 S.E. 33rd Terrace. A fi re was located call that was cancelled enroute to respond in the wall above the exterior air condition- Sheriff: DUI checkpoint to a structure fi re. ing unit and was extinguished with water. At 10:48 a.m. on Saturday, July 7, fi re/res- The state fi re marshall’s offi ce and the red cue responded with one fi re truck and two cross were contacted. personnel to an oil spill in the 34500 block At 11:09 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, fi re/res- cue responded with one fi re truck. one EMS was very successful on U.S. 441 N. Upon arrival they found ap- proximately 50 to 75 gallons of used oil vehicle and four personnel to a vehicle fi re By Eric Kopp two drug arrests; issued four speeding cita- at 7555 C.R. 710 E. Upon arrival they found spilled on the southbound lane of U. S. 441. Okeechobee News tions; issued three child-restraint citations; The sheriff’s offi ce established a detour of a 2000 Ford Expedition on fi re. The fi re was issued 12 citations for faulty equipment; is- The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce the southbound lane. The Florida Depart- extinguished with 500 gallons of water. No sued 18 citations for other violations; and, ment of Transportation arrived and applied one was at home at the house where the ve- (OCSO) conducted another DUI Checkpoint issued 19 written warnings. sand. By approximately 1:30 p.m. normal hicle was parked. operation last week that resulted in several Sheriff May said DUI checkpoints like this traffi c fl ow was restored. At 3:46 p.m. on Monday, July 9, fi re/rescue arrests. one are a proven enforcement tool that is At 4:34 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, fi re/ responded with one fi re truck and two per- “We were pleased with the results,” said effective in reducing the number of persons rescue responded with a brush truck and sonnel to a brush fi re on N.E. 244th Street. Sheriff Paul May of the June 29 operation, killed and injured in alcohol-involved crash- two personnel to a possible brush fi re in Upon arrival they discovered that lightning “and we’ll be doing more of these in the fu- es. Research shows that crashes involving ture.” alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent The checkpoint was held on S.E. 40th when well-publicized checkpoints are held Northside Headstart accepting VPK applicants Ave. and was aimed at getting intoxicated enough. The Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County is accepting applications drivers off the road. Another point of the “On that particular night we had no one for Northside Head Start and VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten). Children must have endeavor was to make sure that those who seriously injured in a DUI crash, and that’s been born before September 2, 2009. Birth Certifi cate and Social Security number for were operating a vehicle had the proper li- what we were aiming for,” pointed out the the child applying and proof of family income is required. Please call the Northside Head censing. sheriff. Start offi ce at 863-357-8677 for an appointment and additional information. Offi ce hours As a result of the operation, law enforce- The Okeechobee City Police Department are as follows, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. ment offi cers: made one DUI arrest; arrested and the Florida Highway Patrol also took four for driving on suspended licenses; made part in the operation.

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“The futue of OUR COMMUNITY relies upon strong leadership. With our support, I will continue to work for YOU!” ËËËËË Re-Elect 107 SW 17th St • Suite D ËËËËËËËËËËËËËËËËËËËËËËËËË Margaret Garrard Helton County Commissioner Inquire Within Democrats & Republicans will be able to vote for me in the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 14. NO PHONE CALLS Paid by Margaret Garrard Helton, Republican for County Commissioner 4 Okeechobee News OPINION July 11, 2012 Public Forum/Speak Out Letters to the editor Speak Out has moved online, where Fireworks Thanks for help with the coming out to the dedication and showing their support. it is quicker and easier to share your • I saw a lot of tents selling fi reworks. Were ideas and converse with others. Go to mural project We are also grateful to all of our local all of these tents approved for selling fi re works media. Thanks to the Okeechobee News, www.newszap.com, click on the com- by the fi re marshal? The laws on the use of As chair of the Okeechobee Main Street Okeechobee The Magazine, Okeechobee munity name and your local or state fi reworks are not clear except one is that you Arts and Culture Committee, I would like to Public Forum. There, you can create must have permission from the fi re marshal to take this opportunity to acknowledge those PennySaver and WOKC radio station. new topics or comment on existing light them for any reason other than to scare who where involved with the old Bank Mu- The committee thanks Terry and Mau- topics. What follows is a sampling of birds from an agricultural area. And if you are ral project process and the beautiful dedica- reen Burroughs for their help with getting using them to scare birds, then you must no- tion. this project started and working through the some of the discussions currently tak- much-needed details. Also a big thanks to ing place. Thanks for participating! tify the wildlife folks as to what you are doing. First I would like to thank Gil and Marie • The fi reworks vendors get around the Culbreth for their sponsorship, oversight and OKMS Executive Director Cindy Birdashaw for her help during this past year. Politics law by requiring that people who buy the fi re- partnership on the mural. Many in our com- works sign a waiver that promises they will munity have always regarded this old bank Thanks to the City of Okeechobee for • I am less concerned about what Mitt not use the fi reworks except as allowed under building as a historical landmark, which their support of the OKMS mural program. Romney does with his money than I am state law. The people sign the waiver, buy the now has been brought back to life thanks Through the establishment of a mural ordi- about what President Obama is doing with fi reworks and then shoot them off anyway to this contribution by the Culbreths. I also nance and guidelines, the mural program MY money. in violation of state law. So the seller is not applaud Gil and Marie for their dedication to will continue to fl ourish. violating the state law, but the people who set the arts, turning their building facade into an Okeechobee Main Street proudly pres- OUA off the fi reworks are. However, there are too outdoor museum of art for all of the com- ents fi ve murals to the city, which includes • OUA needs to raise the prices due to many people breaking the law for the sher- munity to appreciate. the adoption of the Okeechobee Historical increase of costs. Well how about increasing iff’s offi ce to run around all over the county Mural artist Joseph Steiert went way be- Society’s mural on the OHS Freshman Cam- to enforce it. However, if your fi reworks cause my wages because of increased costs? yond our expectations as he painted our his- pus. We are pleased to announce that a new trouble, for example if they start a brush fi re, project is currently underway. Soon the • Here we go again with the Entity (OUA), then you would be held liable. They even have tory into a beautiful work of art. I thank Jo- they like to be called that because they feel seph for his hard work and commitment to community and visitors will be able to take a your signature on the form when you bought tour of all murals with the aid of a brochure like they’re “Untouchable” in a court of law. the fi reworks, stating that you knew the law capture the past accurately. It is evident that The Entity is saying that the system is under- his heart was in this project for his commu- that will direct and educate the viewer about and would not use the fi reworks except as the history and the art of each mural. utilized causing the fi xed cost per customer nity. His talent shines on this majestic project allowed by law. So you could not even plead I personally would like to thank the to be higher. What that means to them is that which will be enjoyed, not only by our com- ignorance of the law. Okeechobee Main Street board of directors current water and sewer use is way short of • I wanted to express how disrespectful munity but visitors alike, for years to come. We would also like to thank those who for their continued support of the Arts and the capacity of water and sewer treatment my neighbors were during the Fourth of July. Culture committee. I sincerely thank the plants. The Entity also says that revenue About 9 p.m. they had begun to shoot off fi re- assisted throughout the project. Lowry Markham, David Altman and their crew committee for their valuable input and ef- requirements are $11.2 million while cur- works. As much as we did not like it, it was forts for presenting the arts to the commu- the Fourth of July. Thinking all would stop by spent numerous hours prepping, painting, rent income from rates are $9.2 million. nity: Rafael Pacheco, Leslie Stokes, Jennifer 10 p.m. or at least 11 p.m. ...NOT... they con- cleaning of the building and placement of The budget is balanced by using reserves. Dodd, Kathleen Shatto, Jan Day and Sharon What this means in plain English is that they tinued to 1 a.m. They would also shoot off the mural boards. Their efforts and coopera- one bottle rocket each day that week every tion were obvious and well appreciated. Cannon. If interested in joining the commit- wanna charge the citizens even more with tee, please contact Okeechobee Main Street night about 10 p.m. After calling the sheriff’s Thanks to our historians who guided us water that you CANNOT drink and after you for membership information. offi ce numerous times, but only told that they through the process and particularly Judge shower you feel like you’ve come out of a Bridgette Waldau could do nothing ... what the heck is that all Bill Hendry, Jimmy Minehan, Sonny Elliott, public swimming pool! How in the world OKMS Art and Culture Director does a small one-story town have expen- about? They are disturbing the peace no mat- Tommy Markham and William Lamartin. ter what. I had to get up early the next day at ditures of $11.2 million annually? How did On June 21, we were able to present the 5 a.m. The offi cers would just drive by and do mural dedication with pride. Many helped us you get that far in DEBT in the fi rst place? If nothing. They had very small children right Local Blood Drives planned an individual were that much in debt could prepare for this well-attended event. Thanks Come and give the gift of life to some- next to them while shooting the fi reworks off. to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce they rely on the tax payers to bail them out? one in your own hometown. The Big Red Hold the bottle rockets and shooting rockets who provided the tent, chairs and sound NO! The Entity will have to go through the Bus will be at the following locations dur- with their hands. Their poor dog was ter- system; the Okeechobee Police Department court system just like an individual would rifi ed, which the poor thing was right in the ing the month of July. who provided escorts so the public would and hey, here’s an idea, fi le for bankruptcy middle of it and they brought it in once they Friday, July 13 – Walgreen’s, 2-6 p.m. for all the boneheaded decisions that your saw the police come by a few times. I thought have the opportunity to tour the inside of the bank building; to those who brought their Sunday, July 15 – Golden Corral, 11 business has made. That’s what any and all their was an ordinance on when they had to a.m.–4 p.m. other businesses and individuals have to do stop? It was like they were shooting them at antique vehicles to help create the ambiance of the past and also to Judge Bill Hendry for Thursday, July 19 – SFWMD, Hwy 70 when they make ill-advised decisions in life. our house. The next day they left all their trash Sta., Noon–5 p.m. • I have a family that on average my bill out there ... what a mess. What is wrong with sharing the history of the building during the dedication as the murals were unveiled. We Saturday, July 21 – Publix, Noon–5 is in the $92 to $96 a month for three people. people today? No respect and then you won- p.m. They charge you now for a water base rate der why people fi nally just go off. They should also appreciate of the support of Phil and Lori Berger who opened their offi ce for the Sunday, July 22 – Lodge at the Lake, and a water usage rate. Then, on top of that have been ticketed for disturbing the peace, artist’s reception, which included a great 10 a.m.–2 p.m. they charge you a sewer base rate and a child endangerment, and animal abuse! What slide show of historical photos. Finally, a big Friday, July 27 -- Seacoast National sewer usage rate. is wrong with this country? People are just plain disrespectful! thanks to the residents of Okeechobee for Bank, S., 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Special to the Okeechobee News/OHS Special to the Okeechobee News/OHS R.C. Mattson Memorial Scholarship Full Sail University Scholarship R.C. Mattson Memorial Scholarship was presented at the annual Awards Night May 24, in Full Sail Scholarship was presented at the annual Awards Night May the OHS Lecture Hall. Front row: (left to right) Allyson Matthews, Kelsi Brown, Taylor Mills; 24, in the Okeechobee High School Lecture Hall. From left to right (center) Joshua Lea and Raychel Rabon; (back) Trista Mattson and John Stratton. are Sarah Hawthorne, John Boswell and Sharon Coker.

Special to the Okeechobee News/OHS Special to the Okeechobee News/OHS Historical Society Scholarship Club Soccer Scholarship Okeechobee Historical Society Scholarship was presented at the Okeechobee Club Soccer Scholarship was presented at the annual Scholarship Awards annual Scholarship Awards Night May 24, in the Okeechobee High Night May 24, in the Okeechobee High School Lecture Hall. From left to right are Celia School Lecture Hall. From left to right are Ashleigh Ezard, Betty Fox, Encarnacion Vega, Crystal Garcia and Josephine O’Mallan. Chandler Williamson and Marco Raya.

OHS Memorial Okeechobee Raulerson Hospital Republican Party Scholarship The Magazine Medical Staff Scholarship The Raulerson Hospital Medical Staff The Republican Party Scholarship was The Okeechobee Lions Club/Johnny The Okeechobee The Magazine Schol- Mack Kinsaul Memorial Scholarship Scholarship was presented at the an- presented at the annual Scholarship arship was presented at the annual nual Scholarship Awards Night May Awards Night May 24, in the Okeecho- was presented at the annual Schol- Scholarship Awards Night May 24, in arship Awards Night May 24, in the 24, in the Okeechobee High School bee High School Lecture Hall. From the Okeechobee High School Lecture Lecture Hall to Jessica Jimenez and left to right are Joe Arnold and Maran- Okeechobee High School Lecture Hall to Nicholas Methner. Hall to Deion Hayes. Jennifer Corwin. da Fletcher. 26 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,11, 20102012 Community Events Obituaries Obituaries should be submitted to Diabetes program planned SKYWARN training Eagles North to host bingo the Okeechobee News by e-mailing Living with Diabetes will be presented by Eagles North will host bingo on Tuesday, [email protected]. Customers may also class are being offered request photos and links to online guest Wanda Haas, RN, CDE, at Grand Oaks As- July 17 at 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 4:30 sisted Living Facility, 203 S.E. Second St., on The National Weather Service and books. A link to the obituaries is available at p.m. Come on out! Proceeds go to the F.O.E. Wednesday, July 11 at 10 a.m. Okeechobee Emergency Operations Center www.newszap.com. with support from the Okeechobee Amateur 4137 community benefi t fund. The club is Radio Club will conduct a Weather Watch- located at 9985 U.S. 441 N. Sports Complex to ing/SKYWARN Basic Training, on Saturday, Robert E. Sievers, Sr., 84 host Dive In Movie July 14, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the EOC, OKEECHOBEE — Robert E. Sievers, Sr. died 707 N.W. 6th Street. This is a free class and Main Street plans mixer peacefully at the Hamrick Home on Saturday, Okeechobee County Sports Complex Pool is open to the public. For more informa- The July Main Street Mixer will be spon- June 30, 2012. will host Family Night on Thursday, July 12, tion, see http://SKYWARN.mcaraweb.com. sored by the Brown Cow Sweetery, 103 S.W. Born in Illinois, Robert relocated in 1998 from from 6-8 p.m. The entry fee of $2 includes Maryland. pool entrance and Dive in Movie. Popcorn To register for the class, please contact Ron Park St. on Thursday, July 19 from 5-7 p.m. Tagg at [email protected] or 772-631-5846. He was a lifetime member of the Elks and and drinks will be available for sale. Okeechobee Main Street mixers are free to Moose. A member of Flotilla 57 and 58, he was the public and everyone is welcome to at- active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for 15 years. Elks Club members to meet Eagles to host ‘hen shoot’ tend. This is an opportunity to meet fellow Robert enjoyed fi shing and boating on the Okeechobee Elks Members will meet at Eagles Aerie North, 9984 U.S. 441 N., will citizens and local business owners while Chesapeake Bay. He was a member of the Salty the VFW South located on U.S. 441 S.E. just host a ‘hen shoot’ on July 14, starting at Sam’s Camping Club and a fulltime RV’er. He 10 a.m. The event is open to the public. La- you relax and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and loved to go to Walt Disney World. past the blinking light in Treasurer Island at drinks. The theme for this event is a “Tacky 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 12. dies are invited to grab their shot guns and Robert was preceded in death by his fi rst wife, compete for prizes. The fi rst 15 rounds are $2 Tourist” so bring your camera, hat, and Margaret and son, Robert Sievers, Jr. per round donation. Men are also welcome. shades to fi t right in! For more information He is survived by his wife, of 13 years, Sylvia Deadline for summer Bedell-Sievers; daughters, Linda (Joe) O’Boyle The event will include a bake sale. The pro- contact the Okeechobee Main Street Execu- games have changed ceeds go to the F.O.E. 4137 ladies auxiliary of Pasadena, Md., Jeanette (Robert) Downes of benefi t fund. Children under the age of 18 tive Director Cindy Birdashaw at 863-357- Traverse City, Mich.; fi ve grandchildren; ten Okeechobee County Parks & Recreation must be accompanied by an adult. 6246 or stop in the Main Street offi ce at 111 great-grandchildren; step-sons, James Isennock is seeking teams for the Okeechobee Sum- N.E. Second St., directly north of CVS. of Baltimore, Md., Kenneth (Karen) Bedell of mer Games. Teams compete in Olympic- Baltimore, Md.; step-daughter, Tammy (Aaron) style events with a fun twist. Tentative events Freedom Outreach bass Poker run benefi ts Johnson; and a step-grandson, Brendan Mul- include: relay swim, inner tube sprint, tourneys are scheduled chay, both of Lehigh Acres, Fla. basketball shoot-out, ping pong, hubcap children of Heather Town Services and burial took place Saturday, July 7, hurling, tug-a-war, etc. It is a two-day com- The Freedom Outreach fi shing tourna- 2012, at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park in Elk- petition held Saturday, Aug 4, at the Sports ments will be held on Sunday, July 15, Aug. A poker run and bake sale to benefi t ridge, Md. Complex and Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Agri- 12 and the championship on Sept. 9 ($120). Heather Town’s children are planned for If friends wish, the family suggests donations Civic Center. The fee is $100 per team. The The $80 (cash only) entry fee includes the big July 22, with the fi rst bike out at 1 p.m. and be made in Robert’s memory to Hospice of fi sh pot and championship fund. You must deadline has been extended to Friday, July last bike in at 3 p.m. The fi rst stop is J&S Fish Okeechobee, P.O. Box 1548, Okeechobee, FL 20. There are two divisions: Junior (ages 14- fi sh at least four tournaments to be in the Camp; second stop, Happy Hour Tavern; 34973. 17) and Adult (18 & up). We need a mini- championship event! All tournaments will Friends may send online condolences to mum of 16 combined teams. Call the Parks be held at Okee-Tantie Marina Boat Ramp third stop, Frosty Mug; fourth stop, North www.buxtonseawinds.com. & Recreation Dept. at 863-763-6950 for more from safe light until 2 p.m. Food and drinks Eagles Aerie on U.S. 441 N.; fi fth stop, Good Local arrangements were under the care of details. free at weigh in. Pease call 561-719-5989 or Spirits Lounge; sixth stop Uncle Larry’s Rim Matthew and Paul Buxton of Buxton-Seawinds 863-634-8127 to register or with questions. Ditch Cafe. The last stop is at the Cypress Hut Funeral Home, 3833 SE 18th Terrace, Okeecho- Eagles North to Eagles 4701 U.S. 441 S.E. (the old Cypress bee, Fla. host steak night Cypress Hut Eagles Hut Flea Market). This is where the benefi t will be. There will be a bake sale, a 50/50 Steak Night starts at 5:30 p.m. this Friday, to host card Bingo drawing, and pulled pork sandwich dinners July 13, at Eagles North, 9985 U.S. 441 N. Sunday, July 15. will be having card bingo for $6. Music will be by Debbie and Jimmy Proceeds will support the FOE 4137 Com- starting at 3 p.m. All proceeds go to Commu- munity Benefi t Fund. nity Charity Fund. Public is welcome. Harper. A car wash sponsored by Kitana and friends will start at noon. For information, Sign guestbooks at Cypress Hut Eagles dinner Political forum set for July 16 contact Chrissy at 863-697-6812 or Courtney http://www.legacy.com at 863-261-1920. benefi ts its charity fund A political forum will be held on July 16 Friday, July 13, Cypress Hut Eagles will in the Osceola Middle School gymnasium, CCC meeting planned for July host Steak Dinner Night just $12 from 5:30- 825 S.W. 28th S., from 5:30 until 10 p.m. 8:30 p.m. All proceeds go to Charity Fund. The forum will include candidates from The next meeting of the Community Col- Public welcome. Music by Phil. the following races: U.S. Senate; U.S. Rep- laborative Council, a part of the Shared Ser- resentative District 17; State Representa- vices Network of Okeechobee, will be Tues- tive District 55; Sheriff; Property Appraiser; Golf Tournament planned for School Board District 2; and, County Com- day, July 24, at 10 a.m. in the board room of Louise Davis at OG&CC mission Districts 1, 3 and 5. The forum will the School Board Offi ce. also be broadcast live on WOKC 100.9 FM A benefi t golf tournament will be held at and 1570 AM. the Okeechobee Golf & Country Club, on Football camp planned July 14, for Louise Davis. Sign up a team for Garden and Orchid MOORE HAVEN -- ‘Muck Area’ Chris- $240. With a 7 a.m. registration and 8 a.m. tian Football Camp will be held July 28, shotgun start. The benefi t will also feature contests for closest to the pin, longest drive, Clubs to meet July 16 at Moore Haven Jr-Sr High School Field for Mulligans, 50/50 raffl e, door prizes and lunch On Monday, July 16 the Garden Club will Grades 7-12. Cost is $10. The camp will will be provided. Sponsors for the holes are meet at 6 p.m. followed by the Orchid Club feature former and current pro and college being sought. After the golf, music will be meeting at 7 p.m. Every one is invited. Bring players, along with high school coaches. your favorite orchid or a problem orchid to provided by Jake Hair, with barbecue plates Recruiters from various colleges are also for lunch ready at 2 p.m. Bring your lawn discuss. There will be an assortment of clay chairs and family and enjoy a fun day out. pots and hangers to give away.The meetings expected to attend. To reserve a spot or for Contact Karen Albert at 863-634-2120. For are at the Extension Center, 451 Highway 98 more information call Rod @561.809.8300 golf, call Moe at 863-634-0577. N. For more information call 863-763-6469. or email [email protected]. July2 11, 2012 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20107 Local woman injured in crash; teen driver cited By Eric Kopp The underage driver of the vehicle was cense. She was released into the custody of accident was not alcohol related and both Okeechobee News southbound on C.R. 721 when she appar- her legal guardian at the scene. occupants of the vehicle were wearing their An Okeechobee teen was critically in- ently lost control of the 2008 Chevrolet she According to the trooper’s report the seat belts. jured in a weekend accident in which the was operating and struck a tree on the pas- car was reportedly being driven by an unli- senger side of the four-door vehicle, stated Sexual Predator Notifi cation censed, 15-year-old girl. the report. The driver, who is from Holly- An accident report by Florida Highway wood, was not injured. The Okeechobee letin have served the sentence imposed on Patrol Trooper M. Hathcock stated that An- Ms. Cardenas was airlifted to Lawnwood County Sheriff’s Offi ce them by the courts. They are NOT wanted Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce with gelina Ruth Cardenas, 19, was critically in- is disclosing this infor- by the police at this time. jured in the 3:35 a.m. crash. The Saturday, unspecifi ed injuries. mation to the public in Sex offenders have always lived in the July 7, accident occurred on County Road The report indicated that the driver was order to enhance public communities. The only change is the public 721—.7 miles south of S.R. 70 in Highlands issued traffi c citations for careless driving safety, awareness, and County. and operating a motor vehicle without a li- is now better informed. protection. This informa- Wesley Stone, 24, who is a transient in tion is not intended to Okeechobee, was convicted in Okeecho- Arrest Report increase fear: rather it is Wesley bee County, Florida on July 18, 2005, of 2 this agency’s belief that The following individuals were ar- lation of probation - resisting a law enforce- Stone an informed public is a counts sexual assault with the offender over rested on felony or driving under ment offi cer without violence. She is being safer public. 18 years of age, and the victim less than 12 the infl uence (DUI) charges by the held without bond. years of age. Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce This bulletin should be used only for in- • Michael Gonzalez, 41, S.E. Fifth St., If you have any questions regarding this (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police Okeechobee, was arrested July 9 by Deputy formational purposes. Citizen abuse of the Department (OCPD), the Florida High- Cpl. Aric Majere on an Okeechobee County information to threaten, intimidate, or ha- bulletin, contact the Okeechobee County way Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and warrant charging him with the misdemean- rass offenders will not be tolerated, in any Sheriff’s Offi ce 863-763-3117 extension 2240, Wildlife Conservation Commission ors of violation of probation - driving under manner. of the Florida Department of Law Enforce- (FWC) or the Department of Correc- the infl uence, violation of probation - driv- The individual who appears in this bul- ment website http://www.fdle.state.fl .us. tions (DOC). ing while license suspended and violation • Micah Timothy Ellsworth, 34, N.W. 50th of probation - failure to appear. He is being Okeechobee Pet Rescue hosts dog behaviorist ‘Tibor’ Ave., Bell, was arrested July 6 by Deputy held without bond. Dog Training Seminar with dog behaviorist, Tibor Feigel of ZEN K-9 is returning to Ronald A. Brown on an Okeechobee Coun- • Carley John Treadway Jr., 42, S.R. 78 ty warrant charging him with the felony of the Okeechobee Pet/Rescue shelter by popular demand on July 15, from 1 until 3 p.m. W., Okeechobee, was arrested July 9 by Tibor Feigel lead trainer of Zen-K9 will address owner behavior concerns and behavioral driving while license suspended - habitual Deputy Cpl. Aric Majere on an Okeechobee modifi cation during a two-hour seminar. Tickets are on sale in advance at the Pet/Rescue offender. He is being held without bond. County warrant charging him with the mis- shelter. Seating is limited. Cost is $25 per person or $45 per family. Those who adopted • Lester Donald Smith, 46, Little Satilla demeanor of violation of probation - driving Drive, Screven, Ga., was arrested July 7 by under the infl uence. He is being held with- dogs from the shelter will get a $5 discount. Deputy Corporal Aric Majere on an Okeecho- out bond. bee County warrant charging him with the • Erria Shanteria Scott, 27, S.W. 28th St., felonies of possession of a controlled sub- stance (oxycodone) with intent to sell and Okeechobee, was arrested July 9 by Deputy sale or delivery of a controlled substance Patricia Massung on an Okeechobee County (oxycodone). His bond was set at $30,000. warrant charging her with the felonies of • Raul A. Rodriguez Alejo, 33, Marve- dealing in stolen property and giving false line Drive, Lakeland, was arrested July 7 information to a pawnbroker. Her bond was by Trooper T.B. White on a misdemeanor set at $25,000. charge of driving under the infl uence. His • Paul Alan Vaughn, 50, N. Jog Road, bond was set at $500. West Palm Beach, was arrested July 10 by • Steve Castillo, 24, N.E. 64th Drive, Deputy Steven Pollock on a charge of driv- Okeechobee, was arrested July 8 by Offi cer ing under the infl uence. His bond was set Ryan Holroyd on a misdemeanor charge of at $750. Improve your appearance, your driving under the infl uence. His bond was This column lists arrests and not con- set at $500. victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone confidence, and your self esteem. • Sheretta Shelet McNeil, 30, N.E. 11th St., listed here who is later found innocent or Okeechobee, was arrested July 9 by Deputy has had the charges against them dropped Enhance your breast, flatten your Corporal Aric Majere on an amended DOC is welcome to inform this newspaper. The tummy or shed unwanted fat. Let us warrant charging her with the felony of vio- information will be confi rmed and printed. help you look and feel your very best!

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Metal recyclers will also have to electroni- SCRAPPERS cally report their transactions by 10 a.m. the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Chapter 116.21, FLORIDA STATUTES, that the following unclaimed next day to the sheriff’s offi ce. If a recycler monies were collected by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Okeechobee County, Florida in her Continued From Page 1 doesn’t have the necessary data base to do official capacity prior to January 1, 2011 for which claims have not been made. Persons/entities having or this, explained Detective Shireman, the new claiming any interest in such funds or any portion thereof shall file a written claim with Sharon Robertson, stolen goods. Now, this (new law) is going law provides them with a way to go online Clerk of Circuit Court, Finance Division, 312 NW Third Street, Suite 165, Okeechobee, FL 34972, on or before September 1, 2012. Persons/entities shall make sufficient proof of ownership and upon doing so to stop the repeat customer.” and get the software for free so they can fi le The new law lists a number of items as shall be entitled to receive any part of the money claimed. Unless said monies are claimed on or before their reports. September 1, 2012, said monies shall be declared forfeited to Okeechobee County, Florida. restricted regulated metals, which means if “So far, they’re on board and trying to be someone is going to sell any of these listed in compliance,” he said of the local recycling items they will have to show proof of own- centers. ACCOUNT ISSUED TO DATE ISSUED AMOUNT ership. If a recycler purchases an item that has General Operating JUSTIN AKINS 01/28/10 $5.00 While extensive, some of those listed a serial number, that number has to be re- General Operating DAVID P MORGAN 03/25/10 $22.50 materials are: electric light pole or other corded and reported to law enforcement. General Operating FIRST INTERNATIONAL TITLE IN 04/29/10 $16.40 utility structure and its fi xtures, wires and Detectives Lowe and Shireman will also General Operating BEVERLY KRESSER 10/20/10 $3.00 hardware; guard rails; street signs or traffi c be responsible for inspecting the recyclers signals and their fi xtures or hardware; fu- and checking on all of their transactions. neral marker or funeral vase; railroad equip- Prior to the new law, the detectives did not Publish: July 11, 2012 ment; any metal item marked with any form act on violations but, rather, sent those viola- The Okeechobee News of name or logo of a governmental, utility tions to the Florida Department of Agricul- company, cemetery or railroad; copper, alu- ture. minum or aluminum-copper condensing or “Now,” said Detective Lowe, “law en- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Chapter 116.21, FLORIDA STATUTES, that the following unclaimed evaporator coil; catalytic converters or any forcement can arrest them on the spot. monies were collected by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Okeechobee County, Florida in her non-ferrous part of a catalytic converter; Whoever conducts the transaction is the official capacity prior to January 1, 2011 for which claims have not been made. Persons/entities having or copper wire that has been burned to remove one who’ll be liable.” claiming any interest in such funds or any portion thereof shall file a written claim with Sharon Robertson, its insulation; and, shopping carts. Clerk of Circuit Court, Finance Division, 312 NW Third Street, Suite 165, Okeechobee, FL 34972, on or He went on to say their inspections will before September 1, 2012. Persons/entities shall make sufficient proof of ownership and upon doing so “If you have replaced your air conditioner, be “straight up” and that the recycler will be the bill of sale will suffi ce as proof of owner- shall be entitled to receive any part of the money claimed. Unless said monies are claimed on or before told they are being inspected. September 1, 2012, said monies shall be declared forfeited to the State of Florida. ship,” added Detective Shireman, who went While salvage yard violations used to be on to explain that businesses will also have ACCOUNT ISSUED TO DATE ISSUED AMOUNT classifi ed as misdemeanors, they are now General Operating EVELYNE W STUTSMAN 02/05/10 $15.00 to show proof of ownership before selling felonies. General Operating SHERION STILLMAN 02/05/10 $15.00 any of these regulated items. The new law also deals with the liability General Operating ANTONIO YANEZ 02/05/10 $15.00 The new law also states that recyclers of those who steal these regulated items and General Operating DENISE J COOPER 03/15/10 $15.00 will no longer be able to pay cash when buy- provides for increased penalties. General Operating FRANKLIN E GRIFFIN, JR 04/06/10 $15.00 ing regulated metals. They will, instead, pay As an example, if someone is convicted General Operating CHARLES A HARRIS 04/12/10 $15.00 for the items with a check. That check will of stealing wire from a utility or communi- General Operating JANET P GODWIN 04/19/10 $15.00 be made out to the seller then sent to the General Operating PRESTON L THOMAS, JR 04/19/10 $15.00 cations provider they will have to pay three General Operating WENDI A SNOW 04/19/10 $15.00 seller’s address. times the replacement cost as restitution. “That’s a big thing right there,” pointed General Operating MASON S WHITLOCK 04/19/10 $15.00 That theft is now, under the new law, a fi rst- General Operating MARSHA L DIXON 04/27/10 $15.00 out Detective Lowe. “As long as the scrap degree felony. General Operating HOUSTON T FOULKE 04/27/10 $15.00 yards are in compliance, these people aren’t And, if there is a death or injury as a result General Operating JOHN A MCCORKLE 05/07/10 $30.00 going to have an avenue to get rid of their of that theft the thief, upon conviction, will General Operating CHAD TURNER 05/07/10 $15.00 stuff.” also be civilly liable. General Operating COLLETTE B SILER 05/13/10 $15.00 Also, sellers will be required to show a Under the new law, no one under the age General Operating PHILLIP G METCALF 06/09/10 $15.00 valid piece of identifi cation that includes of 18 can sell scrap unless they are accom- General Operating MICHAEL R GRANT 06/14/10 $15.00 their photograph. Identifi cation cards issued General Operating POLLY M HELLER 06/14/10 $15.00 panied by an adult who has the proper iden- General Operating TIMOTHY M KEELER 06/14/10 $15.00 to inmates in the Department of Corrections tifi cation. Also, the seller cannot be under will no longer be accepted. General Operating MARK A MIXON 07/19/10 $15.00 the infl uence of alcohol or drugs. General Operating MICHAELE M RUBIN 07/19/10 $15.00 Green cards, said the detectives, will be “This (new law) puts the burden on the General Operating STEPHEN RUEDA 07/19/10 $15.00 accepted but they have to include the car- scrap yards,” said Detective Lowe. “Now, General Operating JAMES D GARRY 07/23/10 $15.00 rier’s photo and address. they’re held accountable under the law.” General Operating ALISHA G MURPHY 07/23/10 $15.00 General Operating VICTOR YANEZ 08/24/10 $30.00 General Operating JENNIFER R TEARDO 09/24/10 $15.00 the same thing over and over. General Operating WILLIAM L UNDERWOOD 09/24/10 $15.00 JAIL “There was nothing in the note to make General Operating RICHARD L BLEVINS 10/14/10 $15.00 you think he was going to do anything like General Operating BENJAMIN LEYVA 10/14/10 $15.00 Continued From Page 1 this,” added Mr. White. General Operating PEGGY J VAN ALMEN 10/14/10 $15.00 General Operating DARRELL A BOBROWSKI 10/22/10 $15.00 According to Sgt. Coleman’s report, de- General Operating CHARLES S CARROLL 10/29/10 $15.00 wound. He was then returned to the county tention deputies Jermain Wright and Rick General Operating CRYSTAL PEREZ 10/29/10 $15.00 jail where he was placed on suicide watch, DeVoss were assigned to Smith’s pod and General Operating MANUEL H SOLER 10/29/10 $15.00 stated Sgt. Coleman. they went to the man’s cell after other in- General Operating GUILLERMINA GOMEZ 11/15/10 $15.00 “The wound was superfi cial,” said Jail mates began yelling. The deputies immedi- General Operating ANTHONY J D’AGOSTINO 12/01/10 $15.00 Administrator Ronnie White, “but if it had General Operating ROXANN M WATSON 12/01/10 $15.00 been a little bit deeper he would have been ately began caring for Smith and OCF/R was General Operating DARLENE D MAYERS 12/17/10 $15.00 in serious trouble.” called. Cash Bond JANEL CHASTITY BILLIE 02/22/10 $1000.00 Smith was being held on a misdemeanor Mr. White said Smith was by himself be- Cash Bond JUANA HERNANDEZ CARDENAS 04/14/10 $112.50 charge of violation of probation - possession cause he was in administrative confi nement Cash Bond JESENIA HILARIO 05/11/10 $22.50 pending a disciplinary report for taking some Cash Bond JOSE MENDOZA-RUIZ 05/11/10 $22.50 of marijuana under 20 grams. However, ac- Cash Bond ASAI HERNANDEZ 05/11/10 $22.50 cording to Mr. White, Smith had just gone food from another inmate’s tray. Cash Bond LUCAS HERNANDEZ CASANAS 07/14/10 $500.00 before County Judge Jerald Bryant and that The administrator praised the quick ac- Cash Bond HILDA IBARRA 08/05/10 $12.00 may have led to the suicide attempt. tion of his detention deputies. Cash Bond PABLO GARCIA 08/18/10 $72.50 “He got mad at the judge because the “They came through like champs. They Cash Bond SUNITA DHILLON 09/01/10 $100.00 judge wouldn’t give him a bond,” explained did really good and got EMS in here to save Cash Bond RYAN JAYNES 09/01/10 $100.00 Mr. White. “He said some choice words to Cash Bond SHELBY DUNSON 10/27/10 $100.00 his life. I’m proud of them,” said Mr. White. Cash Bond MARIA SANCHEZ 11/18/10 $72.50 the judge, and the judge sentenced him to The administrator also said that Smith 30 days for contempt of court.” Mr. White went on to say that Smith did has a lengthy arrest record and described it leave a two-page note in his cell, but that the as being “a mile-and-a-half long.” Publish: July 11, 2012 inmate seemed to “ramble on” and repeated Jail records show that Smith was booked The Okeechobee News into the county jail Tuesday, July 3. July2 11, 2012 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20109 Churches host VBS and other summer activities Believers Fellowship Church will formation, call 863-763-2171, campers ages 2 through 5th Youth Ministry. Senior CRAVE is for high hold Vacation Bible School the week of visit fbcokee.org, or come by grade. There are limited schol- school students in 9-12th grades and meets July 23–27 at 300 S.W. 6th Ave., (behind the the church at 401 SW 4th St. arships available and Summer on Mondays from 6-8 p.m. Junior CRAVE is ROC) from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night. Celebrate National Ice VPK is offered. for junior high students in 5-8th grades and All young people ages 4 and up are invited Cream Day at Okeechobee The Peace Lutheran meets on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. There are to attend. There will be lot of fun and music, Presbyterian Church (312 Church Quilters meet every all kinds of great activities for CRAVE youth crafts, games and yummy food. Plan on at- N. Parrott Ave.), Sunday, July Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall. groups, including trips and family camp- tending and we’ll have a great time together. 15. Free Ice Cream Sundae Anyone who loves to quilt or outs. All youth are welcome! If you would For more information, call 863-763-6848 or following the 10 a.m. Wor- wishes to learn is welcome to like to know more about Peace Lutheran 863-634-4327. ship service. We would love to join the group at 11 a.m. Bring Church, our faith and fellowship, you are Peace Lutheran Church, 750 N.W. have you join us for Worship a snack for lunch break. Des- invited to join the Discover Peace Class. For 23rd Lane, has two worship services each and a time of fellowship. sert and coffee is furnished. more information, call 863-763-5042. Sunday, one at 8 a.m. and one at 10:30 a.m. Church of God of Proph- The Peace Lutheran St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, on Everyone is welcome to come hear God’s ecy has an Open Arms Minis- Church Frontline Warriors, State Road 78 at Chobee Loop in Buckhead message of love and forgiveness for all peo- try, at 102 N.W. 10th Street. a group of men dedicated to Ridge, is one of the meal sites for the Glades ple through Jesus Christ. Web site is www. The Hurting Women’s Minis- loving Jesus and serving oth- County School District Summer Food Ser- peace-okee.org. try meets on the second and ers, meet weekly on Tuesday vice Program from June 18 through August Okeechobee Seventh Day Adventist fourth Friday of each month at morning at 6:30 a.m. For ad- 9. Meals will be provided Monday-Thursday Church, 412 N.W. 6th Street, will hold “Son- 7 p.m. This is a ministry for women of all ditional information, call 863-763-5042. Sea- from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children ages rise National Park” Vacation Bible School ages who are going through or have been soned Seniors, anyone 50+, meet the fourth 2 to 18 years old are eligible for meals and July 8-12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Children through crisis in their lives. For more infor- Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in the activities at no charge. No pre-registration or ages 2-12 are welcome. The free program mation, please call 863-254-8304. Fellowship Hall for dinner and interesting paperwork is required. All children are wel- There is a Community Gospel Sing at the programs. come! will include Bible stories, crafts, skits, games The Okeechobee News welcomes news from area and songs. For more information, contact Seventh Day Christian Church, at 912 The Peace Lutheran Church has a churches for this column. E-mail okeenews@ Mrs. Carolyn at 863-357-3680. N.W. Park St. (S.R. 70) every Tuesday at 7 wonderful ministry to youth called CRAVE newszap.com. Vacation Bible School will be at Victory p.m. Anyone can participate in singing or Baptist Church on July 9 through 13. Come playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, fi ddle, do- journey with us as we explore the jungles bro, and harmonica—come and enjoy! of life and discover the treasures of serving The Peace Lutheran School is now Jesus! It will be from 6:30-8:30 pm for ages accepting enrollment for 2012-13 school 6-12. Please call 863-763-5067 to register. year, ages 2 through Kindergarten. There are First Baptist Church of Okeecho- limited scholarships for Preschool available, bee’s Vacation Bible School- Amazing Won- as well as Step Up for students and McKay ders Aviation- will be July 9–13 from 8:30 Scholarships for Kindergarten. Call 863-763- a.m. to noon. VBS is for kids going into Kin- 7566 for more information. Peace Lutheran dergarten through 5th Grade. For more in- Summer Camp is now accepting summer Community News Free Line Dancing to Community Collaborative meetings at the Okeechobee County School Board Of- class at Senior Center fi ce, 700 S.W. Second Avenue, Room 301. Free line dancing classes are offered on For more information, call Sharon Vinson at Mondays from noon to 1 p.m. for everyone 863-463-5000. age 60 and older, every week at the Okeecho- bee Senior Services building, 1019 W.S. Park Stitchin’ group meets Street. For more information call 863 467- 5180. Dee Palmer will be the instructor. Okeechobee Stitchin’ meets every Thurs- day at the Presbyterian Church, 312 N. Parrott Avenue, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring Special to the Okeechobee News/Peace Lutheran Historical Society on a bag lunch and come join us for socializa- vacation; Quilters still meet tion and crafting fun. All crafts are welcome Church luncheon Work on your project. For more information The Okeechobee Historical Society will The Youth and Family Ministry director of Peace Lutheran Church Drew call Sandy Brown, 863-697-3099, or Correy Achong, with his wife Angie and children, were honored at a church lun- NOT be meeting in July or August. Meetings Geissinger, 863-467-2231. will resume the third Monday of the month in cheon before their departure to new ministries in Tucson, Ariz. September. The Tantie Quilters, on the other hand, WILL be meeting in July so if anyone wishes to tour the museum on Thursdays, BIRTHS there will be someone there but will NOT be FARM & RANCH LEON EDWARD JOHNSON meeting in August instead and the museum will be closed during the month of August. OWNERS Leon Edward Johnson was born at 7:18 p.m. Back to school supply We can insure your farm property and pasture liability. “A” rated companies. June 15th, 2012, in Martin Memorial Hospital. drive now under way Call us for a free quote. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and The Shared Services Network’s Commu- measured 18 3/4 inches long. nity Collaborative Council is sponsoring their Berger Insurance He is the son of Davus Johnson and Tiffany annual Back to School Supply Drive. School Services, Inc. Etchison of Okeechobee, Fl. supplies will be given to needy and foster children in Okeechobee County before the 800 S. Parrott Ave. • Okeechobee His paternal grandparents are Randall and new school year starts. Items needed include www.BergerInsurance.com April Johnson of Okeechobee, Fl. pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, (863) 763-6411 His maternal grandparents are Doug and crayons, highlighters, notebook paper, con- Marilyn Etchison, and Joyce struction paper, folders, binders, backpacks, glue, scissors, rulers, erasers, index cards Chartier of Palm City, Fl. and calculators. Supplies may be brought 210 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,11, 20102012 OCRA Ozone All-Stars defeat Shalimar Wildcats By Charles M. Murphy six in the state and a date with Marianna on Okeechobee made it 6-3 in the third on base hit that may have scored Stuart from Okeechobee News Tuesday night in Sebring. RBI singles by Baron Stuart and Dylan Mor- fi rst. The balk sent Stuart back to fi rst and Okeechobee fell behind (1-0) in the top ris. Baron Stuart started a nice double play Chapman later popped out to short. Okeechobee has had no trouble with of- of the fi rst as Tobias Ward singled and came to thwart a Shalimar rally in the fourth. He fense in the fi rst two rounds of the Florida around to score on a wild pitch by Robert also pitched well with three shutout innings Cody Louthan picked up the save as he Dixie Youth State Tournament as they scored Jones. of relief. Stuart loaded the bases with three struck out Carey Stocker with two runners 24 runs in the fi rst two games. Monday they Okeechobee responded with four runs in walks, but also struck out three batters in on base in the sixth inning to end the game. used a different formula as they added tight the bottom of the fi rst thanks to a two run the fi fth inning. Stuart added three hits at the Shalimar had just joined the Dixie Youth defense and stingy pitching to the formula home run by Koby Chapman and a sacrifi ce plate. Okeechobee catchers threw out two League this year and had defeated Port St. for victory. Okeechobee scored four runs fl y by Dylan Morris. Shalimar base runners trying to steal. in the fi rst inning and held on to defeat the RBI singles by Ramon Minardo and Carey An Okeechobee rally was stopped by a Joe on Sunday, 7-2, to stay alive in the tour- stubborn Shalimar Wildcats, 6-3. Stocker helped Shalimar cut the lead to 4-3 balk call in the fi fth as Koby Chapman drilled nament. They were embarrassed 30-7 in the The win sent Okeechobee into the fi nal in the second inning. a pitch to right center that was a sure extra fi rst round on Saturday. OCRA Ozone All-Stars take win over South Walton By Charles M. Murphy Stuart and Gabe Greseth and stayed alive at added a two run double, while Jarrett Mills, two run homerun for South Walton as they Okeechobee News the Florida Dixie Youth State Tournament Mason Adams and Colton Lepfert added RBI rallied for four runs to pull to within 13-7 in Sunday with an 17-7 win over South Walton singles in the fi rst. the fourth. Baron Stuart left the game with a Okeechobee scored seven runs in the Beach. Okeechobee added four runs in the sec- foot injury after a close play at second base fi rst inning thanks to home runs by Baron Greseth had a great day with three home ond inning as Koby Chapman had a two run in the fourth. Four Okeechobee batters were runs, which included a grand slam to end single and two runs scored when a fl y ball hit by pitches in the game. Okeechobee was the game in the fourth, as Okeechobee won off the bat of Cody Louthan fell for an error. also aggressive on the base paths with sever- OCRA Ozone the elimination game. He drove home seven South Walton scored twice times in al steals including two by Louthan and one runs. the third to momentarily make it a game by Jarrett Mills. Okeechobee got off to a slow start Satur- against reliever Dylan Morris. Cameron May Ty Wilke walked two batters and hit a All-Stars fall day and the young squad was determined had a double and two throwing errors by third in the fi nal stanza before he gave up a to not let that happen again as they sent Okeechobee sparked the rally. blast by Greseth that sailed over the left cen- 11 men to the plate in the fi rst inning and Greseth added a two run home run in ter fi eld wall for a walk off grand slam. to West Volusia took control of the game early. Greseth hit the bottom of the third. He also pitched two Okeechobee continued play at the State a home run on the fi rst pitch he saw from strong innings with six strikeouts to pick up Tournament on Monday night in Sebring. By Charles M. Murphy pitcher Brice Short. Two batters later, Stuart the win. Check the Okeechobee News for reports. Okeechobee News ripped a pitch over the right fi eld wall to give Dylan Morris added a double for Games can also be heard on the internet at It was a rough way to start for the Okeechobee the lead for good. Jared Joyner Okeechobee in the third. Tony Garcia hit a jockjive.com. Okeechobee Ozone All-Stars Saturday as they fell behind West Volusia by seven runs after two innings and couldn’t recover as they opened play in the Florida Dixie Youth State Championships on Saturday in Sebring. West Volusia pounded out 12 hits and held Okeechobee to only fi ve as they defeated Okeechobee 11-7. Volusia pitcher Brendon Mora struck out seven Okeechobee batters.. The Daytona All Stars sent seven men to the Accident Victims... plate in the top of the fi rst and got a double from Brice Joles, a single from Balin Salano, a throwing error by Okeechobee, and a walk Call Us First! as they built a three run lead. Mason Coffey hit a home run to start the second and Ethan Morrison, Slade Brown, and Austin Ciampi • Tractor Trailer Crashes delivered RBI singles to make it 7-0 against Okeechobee starting pitcher Cody Louthan. • Auto Crashes Okeechobee left the bases loaded in the second inning as Tristan Root lost a foot race • Motorcycle Crashes to fi rst to end the frame. West Volusia add- ed three runs in the fourth against reliever • Wrongful Death Baron Stuart. Pinch hitter Jacob Patterson drove home a run with a base hit in the fi fth. Okeechobee used a pair of walks and two FREE Consultation throwing errors to score twice in the fi fth in- ning. Gabe Greseth added an RBI single. Se Habla Español On the positive side for Okeechobee, third basemen Koby Chapman made a nice Phones answered grab of a ground ball to start an inning end- ing double play in the third. Center fi elder 24 Hours, 7 days-a-week! Dylan Morris made a nice running grab of a fl y ball in the third. Greseth slugged a solo home run to open the fourth inning. Baron Stuart and Cody Louthan had singles for Okeechobee. Robert Jones was solid with two innings of relief to keep Okeechobee in 467-7100 the game. Jones added a sixth inning single as Okeechobee rallied with some late runs to make it interesting. Jarrett Joyner added an RBI ground out. www.crashinjuries.com July2 11, 2012 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201011 Crawford enjoys strong sophomore campaign By Charles M. Crawford was even better in Southeast- Murphy ern Conference games as he pitched in nine Okeechobee News games, started eight games, won three, and Okeechobee High had an earned run average of 2.56. alumnus Jonathan Craw- Crawford’s best game was in the NCAA ford made a strong case regional in Gainesville on June 1 when he to claim he was the na- dominated Bethune Cookman with his no- tion’s most improved col- hitter. He walked only one batter, struck out lege pitcher in 2012 as he Jonathan fi ve and was very effi cient with his pitches, helped the Florida Gators Crawford tossing only 98 in the game. reach the College World Crawford also pitched in the World Se- Series, threw a no-hitter, and was named to Special to the Okeechobee News/R. Tijerina play on a College All-star team which played ries against Kent State as he allowed just in Havana, Cuba last week. one earned run in three innings. The Gators Crawford was a forgotten man as a fresh- were eliminated 5-4 despite Crawford’s best Pine Creek undefeated man as he struggled to adjust to the college efforts. At their season-ending June 30 softball game, 12 and under Pine Creek went game. This year with injuries to some of the Crawford’s success continued Thursday undefeated for the season. Team members are: (back, left to right) coach Gators’ top pitchers, Crawford stepped in night when he threw 6 1/3 of strong base- Robert Tijerina, Priscilla Garza, Kaitlynn Wilson, Coach Gilbert Nunez, Jillian and was wonderful, throwing in 19 games, Crosby, Rumor Juarez and coach Wendy Shaw; (front row) Brooke Santiago, ball when the USA All-stars defeated a Cu- Sally Tijerina, Adella Nunez, Rebecca Starnes, Beatrice Perez and Alandra winning six, and pitching to a strong 3.13 ban National team of professional players in earned run average. Crawford struck out 73 Calzada. Havana, 4-3. batters in 77 innings pitched and held bat- ters to a .260 batting average. It is the fi rst time in 16 years that an Amer- ican team has played in Havana. Strong Man Competition invites participants The Fitness Factory of Okeechobee located at 306 N.E. Third St. is hosting the secpnd annual Strong Man Competition on Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m. until completion. The cost is $25. to participate. Register before July 20 and receive a FREE T-Shirt! Compete for bragging rights and awards. There will be drawings and door prizes including gift cards, FREE gym membership and FREE registration into next year’s competition. Refresh- ments will be sold to benefi t the B.R.A.T. Club. Come cheer your favorite Strong Man on; this event is fun for the whole family! For more information call Jay 863-357-6900. CHOOSE TWO TO CREATE YOUR OWN FAVORITE LUNCH COMBO Starting at $ Special to the Okeechobee News 7.99 Three generations of Eagles Cypress Hut Eagles now has three generations of members. They are (left to 2 for 1 right) Dough Morey, Howard Morey and Justin Morey. ½ PRICE APPETIZERS After 9pm (from 11am until 7pm at the bar!!) Drinks All Day Gold Tee Winners Okeechobee Golf and Country Club announce the Gold Tee winners for the week of July 2-7: First place, Dan Birdashaw; second place, Rick Jordan; third place, Chete Hendren. 212 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MayJuly 27,11, 20102012

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Houses - Rent Mobile Home Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Rent FT. Drum 33692 NE 9th PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUCKHEAD RIDGE - CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Ave. 4 acre pasture, SPECIAL EXCEPTION CASE #: 2009 CA 000428 CIVIL DIVISION 1bdrm CBS home, old Dbl. Wide 2BR, 2BA, CASE NO.: 2011-CA-338 C/Air. $500 mo. Large A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Board of HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. barn, Pet Fee. $500 de- Adjustment and Appeals on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. or as Plaintiff, MONUMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, an Iowa corporation, successor posit $500 monthly Call 3BR, 2BA, C/Air. $550 soon thereafter as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Council Chambers, -vs. by merger to COMMONWEALTH LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 912-224-4658 or mo. No pets. Yearly Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The agenda is available on the City website Crystal L. Cunningham; Okeechobee County, Florida; Unknown Parties in Plaintiff, www.cityofokeechobee.com, or contact the General Services Department, Possession #1; Unknown Parties in Possession #2; If living, and all Unknown VS. 734-637-2697 lease, plus sec. [email protected], 863-763-3372 x 218. Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defen- VIVIAN C. EDWARDS, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., THE SUCCESSOR BY MER- (863)763-4031 Under consideration is Special Exception Petition No. 12-003-SE, submitted dant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Par- GER TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A., THE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRST by Muhammad Nooruddin, on behalf of property owners A.M.S.A. Holdings, ties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other UNION NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA, OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY, Kings Bay LLC and E.A.A.A.S. Holdings, LLC, to allow a group home that would provide Claimants JANE/JOHN DOE, fi ctitious names representing tenants in possession and for a Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living Facility within a Light Com- Defendant(s). ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UN- CBS Home, 2/2, Mobile Home Sale mercial (CLT) Zoning District (Ref. Code Book Section 90-253(16)). Property DER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR OTHERWISE 1 car garage, W/D, is located at 608 NE 2nd Avenue, Legal: Lots 3-6, Block 78, City of Okeecho- NOTICE OF SALE HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE bee, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5 Page 5, Public PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, $900 mo. Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of Defendants. Call 863-801-9163 35 Ft. 2/bdrm Trailer, All members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in said Foreclosure dated May 22, 2012, entered in Civil Case No. 2009 CA 000428 vinyl siding, Fl. room, Hearing. The entire petition may be inspected during regular business hours, of the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, except for holidays. County, Florida, wherein HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc., Plaintiff and Crystal NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure TREASURE ISLAND - screen room, carport, The Board of Adjustment and Appeals serves as the decision making body L. Cunningham are defendant(s), I will sell to the highest and best bidder for dated May 31, 2012, and entered in Case No. 2011-CA-338 of the Circuit new AC/H, W&D, (quasi-judicial), on behalf of the City, to approve or deny Special Exceptions. cash in the Jury Assembly Room, on the Second Floor, of the Okee- Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, I will sell to the highest and best bid- 1/1, semi furnished all PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to chobee County Judicial Center, 312 N.W. Third Street, Okeechobee, der for cash in the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 2nd fl oor, Jury utilities included, on furnished. $39,900 appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals with re- FL 34972 beginning at 11:00 A.M. on August 1, 2012, the following de- Assembly Room, 312 North West 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida, water with boat dock. Ancient Oaks. spect to any matter considered at this meeting, or hearing will need to en- scribed property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: at 11:00 a.m. and on the 8th day of August, 2012, the following de- sure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the LOT 1, BLOCK 54, BASSWOOD, UNIT 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT scribed property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment: $150/weekly. Call Call 863-467-2146 testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. General Ser- THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 51, OF THE PUB- SCHEDULE A (561)262-1390 vices media are used for the sole purpose of back-up for the department. In LIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. The real and personal property involved in this suit consists of: (a) the land accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 persons ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF located in Okeechobee, Florida, 34974 having a property address of 3040 needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should con- ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS S.E. 23rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 33435 and that is more fully described TREASURE ISLAND - tact the General Services Offi ce at 863-763-3372 for assistance. PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. on attached Exhibit “A” (the “Land”); (b) the house, garage and any other by: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Per- improvements or additions now or later erected on the Land; (c) all other 2/1, 3/2 & 4/3, semi Petition No. 12-003-SE sons With Disabilities rights of the owner of such Land, including but not limited to, easements, li- furnished, clean, on 421045 ON 7/1,11/2012 If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order censes, appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and prof- to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the its and water rights; (d) all items physically attached to the Land (these water with boat dock. provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordina- items are known as fi xtures and examples of fi xtures are the furnace, heat- Starting at For more listings, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY tor, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, ing, air conditioning, ventilating, lighting and plumbing equipment); and (e) CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or any dower or curtesy interest of a spouse, all as described in that certain $600 a month. go to immediately upon receiving this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled “Home Income Security Plan Mortgage,” executed by Vivian C. Edwards Call (561)262-1390 Pursuant to the fi nal decree of foreclosure entered in a case pending in said appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. (“Borrower”), in favor of Commonwealth Life Insurance Company (“Com- www.newszap.com Court, docket number: 2011-CA-63, the style of which is: SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adap- monwealth”), now known as “Monumental Life Insurance Company” record- taciOn para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted tiene ed in Offi cial Records Book 0328, Page 1692, and re-recorded in Offi cial JOY HITT, derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comuni- Records Book 0336, Page 1966, all in the Public Records of Okeechobee Office Space Rent Plaintiff, carse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club County, Florida. Campers/RVs VS. Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 EXHIBIT “A” ANNETTE COLE, WALLACE SHARBONO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and dias antes de que tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues Lots 126, 127 and the East 3 feet of Lot 125, TREASURE ISLAND UNIT NO. FLETA DEGROAT, de haber recibido esta notifi caci6n si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su 7, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 60, OFFICE SPACE Defendants. comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva 6 de habla, llame al 711. of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. FOR RENT Wanted all Travel KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey pou ou **ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, Trailers, Motor Homes Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, SHARON ROBERTSON, Clerk ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye anyen IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF LIS PEN- (863)763-8565 of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, will on the 8th day of Au- pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Co-ordinator DENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. ** and Fifth Wheels. Any gust, 2012, at 11:00 A.M., at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on June 4, 2012. Condition, Cash paid Northwest 3rd Street, Jury Assembly Room, second Floor, Okeechobee, Flori- (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou parit nan tribunal, ou If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation da 34972, in the City of Okeechobee, offer for sale and sell at public outcry imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribu- in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no Reading a newspaper on the spot to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property nal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rile 711. cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact helps you understand Call 941-347-7171 situated in Okeechobee County, Florida, to-wit: SHARON ROBERTSON Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite TRACT 14 IN BLOCK 1 OF THE REPLAT OF PORTIONS OF BLOCKS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before the world around you. 1, 3 AND 4, OF OKEECHOBEE LITTLE FARMS, ACCORDING TO THE Okeechobee County, Florida your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving No wonder newspaper PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 13, OF THE Sandra L. Creech this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. readers are more suc- TOGETHER WITH A 1986 DOUBLE-WIDE MOBILE HOME WITH ID ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, LLP SHARON ROBERTSON #FLHW048600410AHS and FLHW048600410BHS AND TITLE 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 Clerk of the Circuit Court cessful people! #44053641 AND 43991503. Boca Raton, Florida 33431 BY: Sandra L. Creech ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF (561) 998-6700 (561) 998-6707 Deputy Clerk ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS 419236 ON 7/4,11/2012 419857 ON 7/4,11/2012 For more listings, PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. WITNESS my hand and the offi cial seal of said Court, this 4th day of June, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUBLIC NOTICE go to 2012. IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED SHARON ROBERTSON, Clerk of the CASE NO.: 2008-CA-602 ZONING RECLASSIFICATION www.newszap.com Circuit Court of Okeechobee County. Florida BRIAN J. KELLEY A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning BY: Sandra L. Creech Plaintiff, Board on Thursday, July 19, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as For more listings, DEPUTY CLERK VS. possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Council Chambers, Rm 200, Okeecho- go to Automobiles 419318 ON 7/4,11/2012 PATRICK J. O’MALLEY (as to Parcel 1), MARIA S. DE CHAVEZ and REMEDIOS bee, Florida. The agenda is available on the City website www.cityofokee- and commonly known as: 825 SE 4th H. DE CHAVEZ(as to Parcel 2), and JAMES J. DELK (as to Parcel 3 and 4) and chobee.com, or contact the General Services Department, www.newszap.com as to each of the foregoing persons, if alive or deceased, their unknown [email protected], 863-763-3372 x 218. ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974; includ- All creditors of the estate of the ing the building, appurtenances, and heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, under Under consideration is Rezoning Petition No. 12-001-R, submitted by Mu- 07 Chevy Cobalt 4d, LS decedent and persons having claims or against these Defendants, hammad Nooruddin, on behalf of property owners, A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC fi xtures located therein, at public or demands against the estate of the Low mileage, great on sale, to the highest and best bidder, Defendants. and E.A.A.A.S. Holdings, LLC, for the purpose of changing the Zoning Dis- decedent other than those for whom trict, on approximately 0.642 acres, from Commercial Professional Offi ce Lots - Sale gas, 25 city, 34 hwy, for cash, Sales are held in the provision for full payment was made Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, NOTICE OF ACTION (CPO) to Light Commercial (CLT) for property located at 608 NE 2nd Avenue. in the Order of Summary Administra- TO: The unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties Legal: Lots 3-6, Block 78, City of Okeechobee, as recorded in Plat Book 5 NADA/Kelly Blue Book Okeechobee County Judicial tion must fi le their claims with this Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, claiming by, under or against Patrick J. O’Malley, deceased, as to (Parcel Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. $9,000. court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS 1); Maria S. De Chavez (as to Parcel 2); and Remedios H. De Chavez (as All members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in said 1/2 Acre Lot, fenced, Okeechobee, Florida, on July 25, SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF Asking $7,500 obo 2012 at 11am. to Parcel 2) Hearing. The entire application may be inspected during regular business oak trees, house or THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title of the following hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, except for holidays. 772-291-8799 Any persons claiming an interest in ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO mobile home ok, off of the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- described property in Okeechobee County, Florida, to-wit: The Planning Board’s role will be to make a recommendation for approval FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. PARCEL 1: or denial, to the City Council, fi nal adoption is tentatively scheduled for Tues- 15A & 710 Hwy. er than the property owner as of the NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER date of the lis pendens must fi le a LOT 14, BLOCK 58, UNIT 5, BASSWOOD SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE day, September 4, 2012. APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 51, PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that no stenographic record by a $25,000 obo. claim within 60 days after the sale. CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR Dated this 2nd day of May, 2012. RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. certifi ed court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. Accordingly, Call 863-467-4678 MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S Parcel ID: 1-05-37-35-0050-00580-0140 any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters no- DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Clerk of the Circuit Court PARCEL 2: ticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimo- The date of fi rst publication of this LOTS E & F OF TRACT 2 THE WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH ny and evidence at said meeting upon which any appeal is to be based. Sharon Robertson Notice is July 11th, 2012. Great Building Lot By: Sandra L. Creech 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 02 SECTION 09; AND THE EAST 1/2 OF In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 per- THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 02 SEC- sons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should Located in Brentwood Deputy Clerk Person Giving Notice: For more listings, 420937 ON 7/4,11/2012 TION 09 contact the General Services Offi ce at 863-763-3372 for assistance. Estates. 0.65 acres, ALLEN D. HIGGINS Parcel ID: 1-09-34-33-0A00-00002-E000 BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator go to 696 Ledgerock Circle has been fi led against you and you are required to serve a copy of your writ- Application No. 12-001-R water deposit paid, Brunswick, OH 44212 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ten defense, if any, to it on DEVIN R. MAXWELL, Esquire, 405 NW 3rd Okee- 421043 ON 7/1,11/2012 house pad in place to www.newszap.com Attorney for Person Giving Notice: chobee, Florida 34972 and fi le the original with the Clerk of the above styled THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL Colin M. Cameron, Esquire CIRCUIT IN AND FOR Court on or before thirty days of the fi rst publication otherwise a judgment accommodate up to Florida Bar No.: 270441 may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, 200 N.E. 4th Avenue 3500 SQ. ft. home. FLORIDA WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court on this 22nd day of June, 2012 Public Notice Okeechobee, FL 34974 SHARON ROBERTSON REDUCED TO $39,500 PROBATE DIVISION (863) 763-8600 CASE NO. 2012-CP-18 Clerk of Circuit Court Reading a newspaper leads CARL @ 863-634-8617 IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT 421774 ON 7/11,18/2012 By: Linda F. Young OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL IN RE: ESTATE OF DEPUTY CLERK CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND 420864 ON 7/4,11,18,25/2012 FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY HAZEL M. HIGGINS, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF you to the best products CIVIL DIVISION Deceased THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL parties claiming an interest by, WITNESS my hand and the seal of CASE NO. 47-2011-CA-000156 CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR through, under or against the Defen- this Court at County, Florida, this NOTICE TO CREDITORS OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA dants, who are not known to be dead 26th day of June, 2012. and services. BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP (Summary Administration) GENERAL JURISDICTION or alive, and all parties having or SHARON ROBERTSON FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS DIVISION claiming to have any right, title or in- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SERVICING LP TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS CASE NO: terest in the property described in the BY: Arlene Nealis Plaintiff, OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE 472009CA000370CAXXXX mortgage being foreclosed herein. DEPUTY CLERK No wonder newspaper For more listings, vs. ESTATE: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, AND ANNA HINES, UNKNOWN SPOUSE HOUSEHOLD FINANCE action to foreclose a mortgage on SCHNEID, PL readers earn more money! go to OF ANNA HINES, UNITED STATES You are hereby notifi ed that an Or- CORPORATION III the following property: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF www.newszap.com OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE der of Summary Administration has Plaintiff, LOT 2, BLOCK 7A, AS SHOWN 3010 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL, SERVICE, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/ been entered in the estate of HAZEL VS. ON REPLAT OF KING’S BAY AS SUITE 300 OWNERS, M. HIGGINS, deceased, File Number IMTIAZ ALI; FARIHA Z ALI A/K/A FA- RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, BOCA RATON, FL 33431 Defendants. 2012-CP-18, by the Circuit Court for RIHA ALI; HOUSEHOLD FINANCE PAGES 97-99, PUBLIC 421027 ON 7/4,11/2012 Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate CORPORATION III; OKEECHOBEE RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE Mobile Home NOTICE OF SALE Division, the address of which is 312 UTILITY AUTHORITY; KING’S BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA. Lots NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee County, HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; has been fi led against you and you Grab a bargain from your Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Okeechobee, Florida 34972; that the UNKNOWN TENANT (S), ET AL are required to serve a copy of your neighbor’s garage, attic, Final Judgment of Foreclosure for decedent’s date of death was No- Defendant(s) written defenses, if any, to it on Mobile Home Plaintiff entered in this cause on May vember 28, 2011; that the total value counsel for Plaintiff, whose address basement or closet in 2, 2012, in the Circuit Court of Okee- of the estate is $1,000.00 and that NOTICE OF ACTION - is 3010 North Military Trail, Suite today’s classifieds. Lot for Rent chobee County, Florida, I will sell the the names and addresses of those to CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE 300, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 on or Off North West 30th property situated in Okeechobee whom it has been assigned by such before 30 days from Date of First County, Florida described as: order are: TO: IMTIAZ ALI; FARIHA Z. ALI Publication of this Notice and fi le the One man’s trash is Street, close to LOT 19, BLOCK 1, SECOND RE- A/K/A FARIHA ALI original with the clerk of this court ei- Elementary School VISED PLAT OF WILCOX Allen D. Higgins whose residence is unknown if ther before service on Plaintiffs attor- another man’s treas- SHORES, ACCORDING TO THE 696 Ledgerock Circle he/she/they be living; and if ney or immediately thereafter; ure. Turn your trash and Hwy 98. PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN Brunswick, OH 44212 he/she/they be dead, the unknown otherwise a default will be entered Call for more info. PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 16, PUB- defendants who may be spouses, against you for the relief demanded to treasure with an LIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO- ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, in the complaint or petition fi led ad in the classifieds. 863-697-1168 BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. NOTIFIED THAT: lienors, creditors, trustees, and all herein. 16 Okeechobee News July 11, 2012

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CIVIL DIVISION CASE #: 2009 CA 000706 Case #: 2012-CA-000162 Pursuant to the fi nal decree of foreclosure entered in a case pending in said CASE #: 2009 CA 000798 Court, docket number: 2010-CA-444, the style of which is: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in Interest to Bank of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as Plaintiff PNC, National Association, as successor by merger to NATIONAL CITY BANK, Plaintiff, trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certifi cates WMALT -VS.- as successor by merger to FIDELITY FEDERAL BANK & TRUST, as successor -VS.- Series 2005-4 Trust Jean M. Firmin; Unknown Parties in Possession #1, If living, and all Unknown by merger to FIRST COMMUNITY BANK OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, Marshall Waldron; Unknown Parties in Possession #1; Unknown Parties in Plaintiff, Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defen- Plaintiff, Possession #2; If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under -vs. dant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Par- VS. and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead Steve Albert and Patricia Y. Albert a/k/a Patricia Albert, Husband and Wife; ties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other ADVANCED STONE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., GREGG BOZENBURY, and or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Bank of America, National Association; Unknown Parties in Possession #1; Claimants, Unknown Parties in Possession #2, If living, and all Unknown Par- OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants Unknown Parties in Possession #2; If living, and all Unknown Parties claim- ties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) Defendants. Defendant(s). ing by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, NOTICE OF SALE interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants Defendants Counter Plaintiff and Cross-Claimant, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of Defendant(s). VS. Foreclosure dated May 31, 2012, entered in Civil Case No. 2009 CA 000798 NOTICE OF ACTION FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS-PROPERTY PNC, National Association, as successor by merger to NATIONAL CITY BANK, of the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee NOTICE OF SALE as successor by merger to FIDELITY FEDERAL BANK & TRUST, as successor County, Florida, wherein Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of TO: Jean M. Firmin, by merger to FIRST COMMUNITY BANK OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, Marshall Waldron are defendant(s), I will sell to the highest and best bidder Foreclosure dated May 31, 2012, entered in Civil Case No. 2009 CA 000706 WHOSE RESIDENCE IS: 8394 SE Windham LN, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 Counter Defendant, for cash at Jury Assembly Room, on the Second Floor, of the Okeechobee of the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee Residence unknown, if living, including any unknown spouse of the said and County Judicial Center, 312 N.W. Third Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972 begin- County, Florida, wherein U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, succes- Defendants, if either has remarried and if either or both of said Defen- ADVANCED STONE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. and GREGG BOZENBURY; ning at 11:00 A.M. on August 8, 2012, the following described property as sor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association as successor by mer- dants are dead, their respective unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, as- Cross-Defendants. set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: ger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass- signees, creditors, lienors, and trustees, and all other persons claiming by, ADVANCED STONE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Cross Counter-Claimant, BEGIN 410 FEET SOUTH AND 25 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST Through Certifi cates WMALT Series 2005-4 Trust, Plaintiff and Steve Albert through, under or against the named Defendant(s); and the aforemen- VS. CORNER OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 37 and Patricia Y. Albert a/k/a Patricia Albert, Husband and Wife are defen- tioned named Defendant(s) and such of the aforementioned unknown De- OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida, SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, THENCE RUN SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE dant(s), I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at Jury Assembly fendants and such of the aforementioned unknown Defendants as may be Cross Counter-Defendant. EAST BOUNDARY OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2, AFORESAID, 100 FEET; Room, on the Second Floor, of the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 infants, incompetents or otherwise not sui juris. THENCE WEST 100 FEET; THENCE NORTH 100 FEET; THENCE N.W. Third Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972 beginning at 11:00 A.M. on August Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment dated EAST 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 1, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced to fore- May 23, 2012 that the undersigned, SHARON ROBERTSON, Clerk of the Cir- ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF to-wit: close a mortgage on the following real property, lying and being and situated cuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, will on the 1st day of August, ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS LOT 14, BLOCK 27, UNIT NUMBER 2 BASSWOOD INCORPORAT- in Okeechobee County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: 2012, at 11:00 A.M., at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. ED, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, Northwest 3rd Street, Jury Assembly Room, Second Floor, Okeechobee, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Persons With PAGE 28, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, LOT 16, BLOCK 24, UNIT NUMBER 2, BASSWOOD INCORPORATED, AC- Florida 34972, in the City of Okeechobee, offer for sale and sell at public out- Disabilities FLORIDA. CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, AT cry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described personal If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF PAGE 28, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. property situated in Okeechobee County, Florida, to-wit: to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS more commonly known as 3818 Northwest 27th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL All equipment and machinery, including power-driven machinery provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordina- PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. 34972. and equipment, furniture and fi xtures, together with all replace- tor, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Persons With This action has been fi led against you and you are required to serve a ments thereof, all attachments, accessories, parts and tools be- (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or Disabilities copy of your written defense, if any, upon SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, longing thereto for use in connection therewith together with the immediately upon receiving this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 2424 North Federal Highway, foundation, building and improvements on Lot Number 9, con- appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the Suite 360, Boca Raton, FL 33431, within thirty (30) days after the fi rst publi- taining 45,000 square feet, according to the Plat of Okeechobee SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adap- provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordina- cation of this notice and fi le the original with the clerk of this Court either be- County Airport and Industrial Park recorded in Industrial Park taci6n para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted tiene tor, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, fore service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a Record Book 1, Page 1, Public Records of Okeechobee County, derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comuni- (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Florida. carse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club immediately upon receiving this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 5th day of July, 2012. THIS PERSONAL PROPERTY IS LOCATED UPON A RENTED LOT WITH Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. SHARON ROBERTSON NO RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY AND ABSENT WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE dias antes de que tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adap- Circuit and County Courts LANDLORD, THE SUCCESSFUL PURCHASER MUST REMOVE THE PROP- de haber recibido esta notifi caciOn si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su taciOn para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted tiene BY: Arlene Nealis ERTY WITHIN 30 DAYS FOLLOWING ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva O de habla, llame al 711. derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comuni- Deputy Clerk OF TITLE, SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ORDI- KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey pou ou carse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to NANCES FOR DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS. ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye anyen Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 Persons With Disabilities ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Co-ordinator dias antes de que tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, de haber recibido esta notifi caciOn si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva 6 de habla, fl ame al 711. cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact WITNESS my hand and the offi cial seal of said Court, this 29th day of May, imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribu- KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey pou ou Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 2012. nal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, Me 711. ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye anyen 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before SHARON ROBERTSON, Clerk of the SHARON ROBERTSON pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Co-ordinator your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving Circuit Court of Okeechobee CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou parit nan tribunal, ou than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. BY: Sandra L. Creech BY: Sandra L. Creech imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribu- SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita algu- DEPUTY CLERK DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT nal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711 na adaptaciOn para poder participar de este procedimiento o even- Law Offi ce of Cassels & McCall ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHÈ, LLP SHARON ROBERTSON to; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta John D. Cassels, Jr., Esquire 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora de Post Offi ce Box 968, Okeechobee, Florida 34973 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Okeechobee County, Florida A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 419279 on 7/4,11/2012 (561) 998-6700 (561) 998-6707 BY: Sandra L. Creech 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que tenga que 419317 ON 7/11,18/2012 DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de haber recibido ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, LLP esta notifi caciOn si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su compare- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 cencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o de habla, llame at 711. IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Boca Raton, Florida 33431 KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey CIVIL DIVISION IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA (561) 998-6700 (561) 998-6707 pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen CASE #: 2009 CA 000653 CIVIL DIVISION CASE #: 2011-CA-000383 419316 ON 7/4,11/2012 peye anyen pou ou jwen on seri de id. Tanpri kontakte Corrie John- son, Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port Deutsche Bank, National Association as Trustee for WaMu 2005-AR13 Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Deputy Clerk St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 8074370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen Plaintiff, Plaintiff, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Attorney for Plaintiff: pou-ou park nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a -VS:- -vs. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA William G. Shofstall ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou David Black and Kimberly F. Black a/k/a Kimberly Black a/k/a Kim Black; Un- James D. Hutchinson and Helen L. Hutchinson, Husband and Wife; Unknown CIVIL DIVISION P. 0. Box 210576 pa ka tande ou pale byen, Me 711. known Parties in Possession #1 as to 3370; Unknown Parties in Possession Parties in Possession #1, If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, CASE NO. 10000308CA West Palm Beach, Florida 33421 421564 ON 7/11,18/2012 #2 as to 3370; Unknown Parties in Possession #1 as to 3372; Unknown Par- through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not (561) 641-2600 ties in Possession #2 as to 3372; If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an in- S&P CAPITAL CORPORATION, (561) 642-4446 (fax) N.W. Third Street, Okeechobee, FL If you are a person with a disability by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not terest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants; Unknown a Florida corporation, [email protected] 34972 at 11:00 AM, on the 1st day of who needs any accommodation in known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an in- Parties in Possession #2, If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, Plaintiff, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE August, 2012. Any person claiming order to participate in this proceed- terest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not vs. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES an interest in the surplus from the ing, you are entitled, at no cost to Defendant(s). known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an in- EILEEN GRACE MOYTON, ACT. If you are a person with a sale, if any, other than the property you, to the provision of certain assis- terest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants Defendant. disability who needs any accom- owner as of the date of the lis pen- tance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, NOTICE OF SALE Defendant(s). modation in order to participate dens must fi le a claim within 60 days ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE in this proceeding, you are enti- after the sale. Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Foreclosure dated May 31, 2012, entered in Civil Case No. 2009 CA 000653 NOTICE OF SALE tled, at no cost to you, to the FL, 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 of the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- provision of certain assistance. SHARON ROBERTSON days before your scheduled court ap- County, Florida, wherein Deutsche Bank, National Association as Trustee for Foreclosure dated May 31, 2012, entered in Civil Case No. 2011-CA-000383 suant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo- Please contact Corrie Johnson, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT pearance, or immediately upon re- WaMu 2005-AR13, Plaintiff and David Black and Kimberly F. Black a/k/a Kim- of the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee sure dated May 22, 2012, entered in ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- BY: Sandra L. Creech ceiving this notifi cation if the time berly Black a/k/a Kim Black are defendant(s), I will sell to the highest and County, Florida, wherein Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff and Civil Case No. 10000308CA of the try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. DEPUTY CLERK before the scheduled appearance is best bidder for cash at Jury Assembly Room, on the Second Floor, of the James D. Hutchinson and Helen L. Hutchinson, Husband and Wife are defen- Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judi- Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 FLORIDA FORECLOSURE less than 7 days; if you are hearing Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 N.W. Third Street, Okeechobee, FL dant(s), I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at Jury Assembly cial Circuit in and for OKEECHOBEE at least 7 days before your ATTORNEYS, PLLC or voice impaired, call 711. 34972 beginning at 11:00 A.M. on August 1, 2012, the following described Room, on the Second Floor, of the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 COUNTY, FLORIDA, I will sell to the scheduled court appearance, or 601 Cleveland Street, Suite 690 419244 ON 7/4,11/2012 property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: N.W. Third Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972 beginning at 11:00 A.M. on August highest and best bidder for cash, in immediately upon receiving this Clearwater, FL 33755 LOT 6, BLOCK 63, BASSWOOD, UNIT 6, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT 1, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, the Jury Assembly Room on the Sec- notifi cation if the time before the (727) 446-4826 THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 50, PUBLIC to-wit: ond Floor of the Okeechobee County scheduled appearance is less RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. LOT 1, BLOCK 11, SECTION TWO OKEECHOBEE HAMMOCK, AC- Judicial Complex, 312 North West than 7 days; if you are hearing or ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida voice impaired, call 711. ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PAGE 43, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. 34972, in accordance with section 419239 ON 7/4,11/2012 Reading a newspaper helps you PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF §45.031, Florida Statutes, at 11:00 Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Persons With ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS o’clock a.m. on Wednesday, the 1st IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Disabilities PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. day of August, 2012, the following NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT understand the world around you. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Persons With described property as set forth in IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the Disabilities said Final Judgment, to wit: COUNTY, FLORIDA, provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordina- If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of CIVIL ACTION No wonder newspaper tor, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 CASE NO.: 2010-CA-000387 (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordina- of Tract 15, SECTION 24, immediately upon receiving this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled tor, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE FIFTH THIRD MORT- readers enjoy life more! appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or 33 EAST, OKEECHOBEE GAGE COMPANY, SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adap- immediately upon receiving this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled COUNTY, FLORIDA, according Plaintiff taciOn para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted tiene appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. to the Plat thereof on fi le in the VS. derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comuni- SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adap- Offi ce of the Clerk of the Cir- MICHAEL JOSEPH CLEMENTS, et al carse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club taci6n para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted tiene cuit Court in and for Okeecho- Defendant(s) Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comuni- bee County, Florida, recorded antes de que tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despite’s de carse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club in Plat Book 4, Page 3A. NOTICE OF SALE haber recibido esta notifi caciOn si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su com- Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 The West 1/2 of the West 1/2 parecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva O de habla, llame al 711. dias antes de que tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues of the South 1/2 of the North Notice is hereby given that, pursu- KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparéy pou ou de haber recibido esta notifi caciOn si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su 1/2 of Tract 16, SECTION 24, ant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo- ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye anyen comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o de habla, fl ame al 711. TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE sure or Order dated May 24, 2012, pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Co-ordinator KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey pou ou 33 EAST, OKEECHOBEE entered in Civil Case Number 2010- ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye anyen COUNTY, FLORIDA, according CA-000387, in the Circuit Court for (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Co-ordinator to the Plat thereof on fi le in Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribu- ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, the Offi ce of the Clerk of the FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY nal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, Me 711. (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou park nan tribunal, ou Circuit Court in and for Okee- is the Plaintiff, and MICHAEL JOSEPH SHARON ROBERTSON imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribu- chobee County, Florida, re- CLEMENTS, et al., are the Defen- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT nal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. corded in Plat Book 4, Page dants, I will sell the property situated Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON 3A. Said lands situate, lying in Okeechobee County, Florida, de- BY: Sandra L. Creech CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT and being in Okeechobee scribed as: DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT Okeechobee County, Florida County, Florida. LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK 4, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, LLP BY: Sandra L. Creech Any person claiming an interest in DIXIE RANCH ACRES ACCORD- 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT the surplus from the sale, if any oth- ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF Boca Raton, Florida 33431 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, LLP er than the property owner as of the RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, (561) 998-6700 (561) 998-6707 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 date of the lis pendens. must fi le a PAGE 35 OF THE PUBLIC 419314 ON 7/4,11/2012 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 claim within sixty (60) days after the RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE (561) 998-6700 (561) 998-6707 sale. COUNTY, FLORIDA, 419315 ON 7/4,11/2012 DATED this 23rd day of May, 2012. at public sale, to the highest and It’s never too late to find Your next job could be best bidder, for cash, in the Jury As- the perfect gift. Look in today’s classifieds. SHARON ROBERTSON sembly Room, Second Floor, Okee- Clerk of the Circuit Court chobee County Judicial Center, 312 for it in the classifieds. Did you look for it? BY: Sandra L. Creech July 11, 2012 Okeechobee News 17

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 47-2009-CA-000853 CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 47-2010-CA000104 CASE NO.: 2012CA251 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, LPP MORTGAGE LTD., SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Petitioner, VS. VS. PARCEL NOS.: 19-103-751 LONNIE CRAFT A/K/A LONNIE CRAFT, JR.; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ARLIN R. SIMMONS; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ARLIN R. SIMMONS; EL- v. 19-103-116 LONNIE CRAFT A/K/A LONNIE CRAFT, JR.; KAREN CRAFT A/K/A KAREN N. LEN M. SIMMONS; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ELLEN M. SIMMONS; IF LIV- 19-103-842 CRAFT; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KAREN CRAFT A/K/A KAREN N. CRAFT; ING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF MONTOYA RANCH, INC.; 19-103-843 IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVI- BONNIE LUNA BYARS; 19-103-844 REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVI- SEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND BLB HOLDINGS, INC.; 19-103-845 SEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE PATRICK HENRY LUNA; 19-103-846 ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANT(S); WHETHER DISSOLVED OR PRESENTLY EXISTING, TIMOTHY B. WRIGHT; 19-103-847 NAMED DEFENDANT(S); NATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC; WHETHER TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, OR VALERIE J. WRIGHT; DISSOLVED OR PRESENTLY EXISTING, TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANTEES, TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFENDANT(S) AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING JOHN BRADFORD CULVERHOUSE; ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, OR TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFENDANT(S) BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST DEFENDANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT EMBARQ FLORIDA INC. F/K/A UNITED AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; TELEPHONE COMPANY OF FLORIDA; DEFENDANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; Defendant(s) FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION; Defendant(s) HENRY SLOAN; ALICE SLOAN; NOTICE OF SALE GLENDORIA SUTTON; MBL HOLDINGS, INC.; NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of KARLA A. PARRIOTT; ARRON J. PARRIOTT; Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 29, 2012, entered in the above-styled cause, in the CELESTE WAT- Foreclosure, dated May 29, 2012, entered in the above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in FORD (OKEECHOBEE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; and Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in Okeechobee County, Florida, described as: GLADES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., Okeechobee County, Florida, described as: LOT 2F, FOUR SEASONS ESTATES, COMMENCING AT THE 1/4 SEC- Defendants. BEGINNING AT A POINT 2080.6 FEET ON THE SECTION LINE EAST TION OF CORNER ON THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SECTION OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 35 17, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST, OKEECHOBEE NOTICE OF ACTION IN EMINENT DOMAIN SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. COUNTY, FLORIDA; RUN THENCE S 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 08 AND NOTICE OF PETITION DATE THENCE RUN EAST 208.71 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 0 DEGREES SECONDS EAST ALONG THE 1/4 SECTION LINE FOR A DISTANCE TO: All defendants named in Schedule A, attached; to all parties claiming 01 SECONDS WEST 417.42 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST 208.71 FEET OF 180.00 FEET; THENCE RUN S 0 DEGREES 5 MINUTES 7 SEC- right, title, or interests by, through, under, or against named defendants; A legitimate role for the ON A LINE PARALLEL TO THE NORTHERLY SECTION LINE; ONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE and to all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION 417.42 FEET TO THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 17, FOR A DISTANCE OF 2438.00 property described in Exhibits 1 and 2 (Legal Descriptions). press is that of “the public’s POINT OF BEGINNING. FEET; THENCE RUN S 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 8 SECONDS EAST Schedule “A” LESS EXCEPT THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPER- PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF THE SOUTH MONTOYA RANCHES, INC. c/o John W. Little, III, Esquire TY: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 33, 1/2 OF SIAD SECTION 17, FOR A DISTANCE OF 1923.30 FEET FOR Gunster Law Firm watchdog.” Most citizens TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, AND RUN EAST 2080.06 A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE S 89 DEGREES 24 777 South Flagler Drive - Suite 500 East FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE RUN SOUTH 0 DE- MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 198.00 FEET; West Palm Beach, Florida 33401-6194 GREES 01 SECONDS WEST 417.42 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST ON A THENCE RUN S 0 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST FOR 23345 NW 160th Drive can’t spend the time neces- LINE PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33 A A DISTANCE OF 184.73 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE Okeechobee, Florida 34972 DISTANCE OF 15 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 417.42 FEET TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SECTION 17; THENCE RUN S 89 DE- BONNIE LUNA BYARS c/o Tim B. Wright, Esquire NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33; THEN RUN WEST ALONG THE GREES 57 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SECTION Wright, Ponsoldt & Lozeau sary to personally observe NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE A DIS- LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF 198.00 FEET; THENCE RUN N 0 DE- 1002 S. E. Monterey Commons Blvd. Suite 100, Stuart, Florida 34996 TANCE OF 15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ALSO LESS GREES 05 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF BLB HOLDINGS, INC. c/o Tim B. Wright, Esquire AND EXCEPT RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 68. 186.93 FEET TO P.O.B. LESS THE SOUTH 60 FEET RESERVED FOR Wright, Ponsoldt & Lozeau their public officials at at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the Jury Assembly A DRAINAGE EASEMENT, LYING IN AND COMPRISING A PART OF 1002 S. E. Monterey Commons Blvd. - Suite 100 Stuart, Florida 34996 Room of the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, 2nd THE S 1/2 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 PATRICK HENRY LUNA c/o John W. Little, Ill, Esquire Floor, Okeechobee, FL 34972 at at 11:00 o’clock, A.M., on August 8, 2012. EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Gunster Law Firm work, or to determine how DATED THIS 31st DAY OF MAY, 2012. To include a: 777 South Flagler Drive - Suite 500 Eas Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other 2005 Merit VIN FLHML2B155728746A 0092852426 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401-6194 than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must fi le a claim 2005 Merit VIN FLHML2B155728746B 0092852331 TIM B. WRIGHT, ESQUIRE, Wright, Ponsoldt & Lozeau well public institutions are within 60 days after the sale. Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the Jury Assembly 1002 S. E. Monterey Commons Blvd. - Suite 100 Stuart, Florida 34996 31st day of May, 2012. Room of the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, 2nd VALERIE J. WRIGHT c/o Wright, Ponsoldt & Lozeau carrying out their public SHARON ROBERTSON Floor, Okeechobee, FL 34972 at at 11:00 o’clock, A.M., on August 8, 2012. 1002 S. E. Monterey Commons Blvd. - Suite 100 Stuart, Florida 34996 CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT DATED THIS 31st DAY OF May, 2012. JOHN BRADFORD CULVERHOUSE BY: Sandra L. Creech Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other 320 S. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, Florida 34950-1501 mission. Deputy Clerk than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must fi le a claim HENRY SLOAN Address Unknown NOTICE within 60 days after the sale. ALICE SLOAN Address Unknown If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the 31st day of May, 2012. FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION U.S. Department of Agriculture participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provi- SHARON ROBERTSON Farm Service Agency, Public Affairs Staff sion of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordinator, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. STOP 0506, Washington, DC 20250-0506 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, BY: Sandra L. Creech GLENDORIA SUTTON, 20110 Us Hwy 98 N, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 But too many newspapers (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or Deputy Clerk KARLA A. PARRIOTT, 201 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 immediately upon receiving this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled Law Offi ces of Daniel C. Consuegra ARRON J. PARRIOTT, 201 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 9204 King Palm Drive Tampa, FL 33619-1328 these days act more like SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adap- OKEECHOBEE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR CELESTE WATFORD Attorneys for Plaintiff 307 NW 5th Avenue - Suite B, Okeechobee, Florida 34973 taciOn para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted tiene NOTICE derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comuni- Embarq Florida, Inc. f/k/a United Telephone Company of Florida If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order c/o CT Corporation System “mad dogs” than “watch- carse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 1200 South Pine Is. Road, Plantation, Florida 33324 provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordina- GLADES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. dias antes de que tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues tor, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, dogs.” de haber recibido esta notifi caciOn si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su c/o Andrew J. Jackson, Esq., Registered Agent (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or 150 North Commerce, Sebring, Florida 33870 comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva O de habla, llame al 711. immediately upon receiving this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey pou ou appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. MBL HOLDINGS, INC., c/o Marcus B. Luna, Registered Agent ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye anyen SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adap- 1788 SW 7th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Co-ordinator taciOn para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted tiene A petition in eminent domain proceedings has been fi led to acquire certain ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comuni- property interests in Okeechobee County, Florida. Each defendant is required We’re proud to be differ- (772) 807- 4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou park nan tribunal, ou carse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club to serve written defenses to the petition on Petitioner’s attorney, whose imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribu- Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por to menos 7 name and address is shown below, within 28 days after service of the Peti- nal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, Me 711. dias antes de que tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues tion, and to fi le the original of the defenses with the clerk of this Court either ent. We try to carry out our 419285 ON 7/4,11/2012 de haber recibido esta notifi caci6n si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su before service on Petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter, showing comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva 6 de habla, llame al 711. what right, title, interest, or lien the defendant has in or to the property de- KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey you ou scribed in the petition and to show cause why that property should not be “watchdog” role as humble IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ing, you are entitled, at no cost to taken for the uses and purposes set forth in the petition. If any defendant NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT you, to the provision of certain assis- ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye anyen you ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Coordinator ADA, fails to do so, a default will be entered against that defendant for the relief IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE tance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, demanded in the petition. representatives of the pub- COUNTY, FLORIDA ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a declaration of taking has been fi led in this CIVIL DIVISION Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou parêt nan tribunal, ou cause and that Petitioner will apply for an order of taking and any other or- CASE #: 2009 CA 000831 FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a ou si 16 ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tri- der the court deems proper before the Honorable Elizabeth A. Metzger, one lic, always maintaining a days before your scheduled court ap- bunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. of the judges of this court, on September 13, 2012, at 10:00 AM in Court- BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a pearance, or immediately upon re- 419287 ON 7/4,11/2012 room B, at the Okeechobee County Judicial Complex at 312 NW 3rd Street, Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, ceiving this notifi cation if the time IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Okeechobee, Florida 34972. All defendants in this action may request a hear- courteous tone and our L.P. before the scheduled appearance is attorney, whose address is 12425 NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 28th Street North, Suite 200, St. Pe- ing at the time and place designated and be heard. Any defendant failing to Plaintiff, less than 7 days; if you are hearing fi le a request for hearing shall waive any right to object to the order of taking. -VS.- IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE tersburg, FL 33716, within thirty (30) or voice impaired, call 711. COUNTY, FLORIDA WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on June 20, 2012. reputation for purposeful Stephanie N. Smith; If living, and all SPANISH: Si usted es una persona days after the fi rst publication of this CASE NO. 47-2012-CA-000026 Notice of Action, and fi le the original SHARON ROBERTSON Unknown Parties claiming by, discapacitada que necesita alguna As Clerk of the Court through, under and against the above adaptaciOn para poder participar de with the Clerk of this Court at 312 neutrality. GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Northwest 3rd Street, Okeechobee, BY: Debra Goodard named Defendant(s) who are not este procedimiento o evento; usted As Deputy Clerk known to be dead or alive, whether Plaintiff, FL 34972, either before service on tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a v. Carolyn S. Ansay, General Counsel said Unknown Parties may claim an que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor Plaintiffs attorney or immediately MAYA ROGEL, ET AL. thereafter; otherwise, a default will KEITH L. WILLIAMS interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Senior Attorney Grantees, or Other Claimants Defendants. be entered against you for the relief Coordinadora de A.D.A., 250 NW Fla. Bar No. 135615 Defendant(s). Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port demanded in the complaint petition. How are we doing? NOTICE OF ACTION WITNESS my hand and seal of the Offi ce of Counsel St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 South Florida Water Management District NOTICE OF SALE Court on this 3rd day of July, 2012. por lo menos 7 dias antes de que TO: MAYA ROGEL; and all unknown 3301 Gun Club Road, MSC 1410 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu- tenga que comparecer en corte o in- Sharon Robertson parties claiming by, through, under Clerk of the Circuit Court West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 ant to an Order of Final Judgment of mediatamente despues de haber re- Tel. 561/ 682-2791 / Fax. 561/ 682-6276 Foreclosure dated May 31, 2012, en- or against the above named De- By: Deputy Clerk cibido esta notifi caciOn si es que fendants, who are not known to be IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 420860 ON 7/4,11,18,25/2012 Let us know by emailing tered in Civil Case No. 2009 CA falta menos de 7 dias para su com- 000831 of the Circuit Court of the dead or alive, whether said un- AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES parecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad known parties claim as heirs, devi- ACT, PERSONS WITH judgment may be entered against 19th Judicial Circuit in and for Okee- auditiva o de habla, llame al 711. [email protected] or chobee County, Florida, wherein BAC sees, grantees, assignees, lienors, DISABILITIES NEEDING A SPE- TO: Antonia Vela, Demacco Camarril- you for the relief demanded in the KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki ko- creditors, trustees, spouses, or CIAL ACCOMMODATION TO Complaint. Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a kobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey lo, unknown Heirs, devises and Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, other claimants PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRO- grantees of Virginia Gaucin, unknown Witness the hand and seal of said pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, Current residence unknown, but CEEDING SHOULD CONTACT court on the 5th day of July, 2012. calling your editor. L.P., Plaintiff and Stephanie N. Smith ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye Heirs, devises and grantees of Jose are defendant(s), I will sell to the whose last known address was: COURT ADMINISTRATION NOT Camarrillo anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. 4040 GRAND VIEW BLVD., LOS LATER THAN SEVEN DAYS Sharon Robertson highest and best bidder for cash at Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Co- And as to each of the foregoing per- Jury Assembly Room, on the Second ANGELES, CA 90066 PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS sons, if alive or deceased, their un- Clerk of Court ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action AT 250 NW COUNTRY CLUB BY: Linda Young Floor, of the Okeechobee County Ju- Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL DRIVE, PORT ST. LUCIE, FL known heirs, devises, grantees, dicial Center, 312 N.W. Third Street, to foreclose a mortgage on the fol- creditors and all other parties claim- 421529 ON 7/11,18,25;8/1/2012 34986, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 lowing property in Okeechobee 34972 OR CALL 1-772-807-4370 Okeechobee, FL 34972 beginning at jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou paret nan WITHIN TWO WORKING DAYS ing by, under or against these Defen- 11:00 A.M. on August 8, 2012, the County, Florida, to-wit: dants, AND TO ALL OTHER WHOM tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resev- UNIT D OF DWELLING STRUCTURE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THE NO- following described property as set wa avis sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou- TICE. IF YOU ARE HEARING IM- IT MAY CONCERN: forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: 20, OAK TREE PLACE, TOGETHER YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 WITH THE LAND IMMEDIATELY UN- PAIRED CALL 1-800955-8771 LOT 25, BLOCK 57, BASSWOOD jou; Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, (TDD); IF YOU ARE VOICE IM- an action for probate of the following UNIT 5, ACCORDING TO THE DERLYING SAID UNIT, AS DE- property in Okeechobee County, rele 711. SCRIBED AND DEPICTED IN PAIRED 1-800-955-8770 (V); PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED SHARON ROBERTSON VIA RELAY SERVICE. Florida IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 51, OF DECLARATION OF PARTY FA- Lot 13, Block 51, of El Mirasol CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CILITIES AND PROTECTIVE COVE- 421487 ON 7/11,18/2012 THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE- Okeechobee County, Florida Subdivision, according to the CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. NANTS FOR OAK TREE PLACE, AS Plat therefore, as recorded in READING A ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- Sandra L. Creech RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT BOOK 260, PAGE 999 AND AMEND- IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE Plat Book 2, Page 1, of the NEWSPAPER EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Public Records of Okeechobee SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: MENT THERETO AS RECORDED IN MAKES YOU A Community Service SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, LLP OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 261, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE County, Florida. PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE COUNTY, FLORIDA has been fi led against you and you OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A 2424 North Federal Highway PAGE 1405, AND IN OFFICIAL MORE INFORMED Suite 360 RECORD BOOK 303, PAGE 1083, AND CASE NO: 2012CP060 are requires to serve a copy of your CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE written defenses, if any, to it on AND INTERESTING Through Journalism SALE. Boca Raton, Florida 33431 ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERE- (561) 998-6700 (561) 998-6707 TO, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF IN THE ESTATE OF: Plaintiff’s attorney whose name is Florida Rules of Judicial Administra- MARIA TIJERINA, JEFFREY A. FADLEY, ESQUIRE, 807 PERSON. tion Rule 2.540 Notices to Persons 419303 ON 7/11,18/2012 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been fi led against you and you a deceased person, SW Second Avenue, Okeechobee, With Disabilities Florida 34974, If you are a person with a disability Find it faster. Sell it sooner are required to serve a copy of your N o wonder newspaper written defenses, if any, to it on FORMAL NOTICE Court on or before the who needs any accommodation in BY PUBLICATION 6th day of August, 2012; otherwise a readers are more popular! order to participate in this proceed- in the classifieds DOUGLAS C. ZAHM, P.A., Plaintiffs 18 Okeechobee News July 11, 2012 Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Crossword Puzzle Property as defi ned in the Judgment tled, at no cost to you, to the ion, as hereinafter set out. The one IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF and as set forth below at a public provision of certain assistance. who bids the largest amount of mon- THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL sale on August 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA ey to purchase the Property (as de- CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR to the “highest bidder,” for cash in Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club fi ned below) shall be permitted to Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, the Jury Assembly Room at the Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL complete the sale by delivering to FLORIDA. Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 the Clerk, the balance of such bid, CASE NO. 2012-OP-012 2nd Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okee- days before your scheduled court ap- over and above the deposit, by 3:00 ACROSS DOWN 34 Warehouse gds. 43 “Downtown” chobee, Florida 34972, in accordance pearance, or immediately upon re- p.m. on the day of the sale. IN RE: ESTATE OF with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. ceiving this notifi cation if the time The following property located in 1 Pet adoption ctr. 1 Walked decisively 37 Joins, as stones singer Clark ROBERT HERBERT PECHUMAN The “highest bidder” for purposes before the scheduled appearance is Okeechobee, Florida, is the subject 5 Like drive-thru 2 Christie sleuth in a wall 44 Onion soup Decedent. of this Notice of Sale, is defi ned as less than 7 days; if you are hearing of this Notice of Sale: the party who bids the largest or voice impaired, call 711. Lot 46, PIONEER ESTATES, orders Hercule 38 Colored part of holders NOTICE TO CREDITORS amount of money to purchase the 419235 ON 7/4,11,18/2012 UNIT NUMBER TWO, according Property (as defi ned below) and who to the Plat thereof, as record- the eye 45 Hooded coats The administration of the estate 9 Cash alternative 3 On a slant completes the sale in a timely fash- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ed in Plat Book 6, Pages 15 of ROBERT HERBERT PECHUMAN, ion, as hereinafter set out. The one through 17, Public Records of 14 Come __ end: 4 Pharaoh’s cross 39 Expresses stern 50 “Star Trek” whose date of death was January OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL who bids the largest amount of mon- CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Okeechobee County, Florida. 3, 2012, and whose social security ey to purchase the Property (as de- TOGETHER WITH that certain conclude 5 Hot alcoholic disapproval of helmsman number was xxx-xx-5587, is pend- OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. fi ned below) shall be permitted to CASE NO. 2009-CA-787 1988 in-house Glen manufac- ing in the circuit court, in and for complete the sale by delivering to tured home ID FLFLH791A07 15 Most eligible for drinks 40 Touchy-__ 51 Palmtop Okeechobee County, Florida, pro- the Clerk, the balance of such bid, TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 494GL and FLFLH791B0749 the draft 6 Burger toppers 42 Diaphragm computers: bate division, the address of which over and above the deposit, by 3:00 4GL situated thereon. is OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL Plaintiff, p.m. on the day of the sale. VS. together with all existing or subse- 16 Popular branch of 7 Group with spasm that may Abbr. CENTER 312 N.W. 3’ ST. Okeecho- The following property located in quently erected or affi xed buildings, bee, Fl. 34972. The personal repre- MARIAN K. AVANT, et al., Okeechobee, Florida, is the subject Defendants. improvements, and fi xtures (the yoga thirtysomethings, be cured by 52 Very quietly, to sentative and attorney for the of this Notice of Sale: “Property”), which Property has a estate are named below. Lot 286, TREASURE ISLAND NOTICE OF SALE street address of 7990 Southeast 59th 17 Small-time briefly holding one’s Beethoven All creditors of the decedent and UNIT 8, according to the Plat Circle, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. other persons having clams or de- thereof recorded in Plat Book Any person claiming an interest in 19 Have __ with: talk 8 “Mighty” tree breath 53 Scale abbr. mands against decedents estate on NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- 3, Pages 91, Public records of suant to the Final Judgment of Fore- whom a copy cf this notice is re- Okeechobee County, Florida. er than the property owner as of the to 9 Vehicle’s quired to be served must fi le their closure dated May 17, 2012 (the date of the Lis Pendens, must fi le a ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Together with a 1973 Nobility sin- “Judgment”), entered in Civil Case claims with this court. gle wide mobile home, VIN #N4934 claim within 60 days after the sale. 20 Like strictly framework All claims must be fi led with- No. 2009-CA-787 of the Circuit Court If you are a person with a together with all existing or subse- of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in religious Jews 10 Wham-O footbag in 3 months after the time of quently erected or affi xed buildings, disability who needs any accom- the fi rst publication of this no- and for Okeechobee County, Florida, modation in order to participate improvements, and fi xtures (the in which TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- 21 Invite to enter 11 Addis Ababa’s tice, or 30 days after the date “Property”), which Property has a in this proceeding, you are enti- of service of a copy of this no- CIATION, is Plaintiff, and MARIAN K. tled, at no cost to you, to the street address of 3200 S.E. 18th AVANT, TERESA DANIELS, JOHNNY 22 Fawn’s mother country tice on them. Court, Okeechobee, FL 34972. provision of certain assistance. All other creditors of the dece- R. RICHIE, CARMETA N. RICHIE, Please contact Corrie Johnson, Any person claiming an interest in GREGORY AVANT, PHILIP E. DEBER- 23 Family folk 12 Television dent and persons having claims the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- against the estate of the decedent ARD, Ill, ESQ. and WOOLEY’S try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port 24 Simple to apply, watcher’s choices er than the property owner as of the SHEDS, INC. are Defendants. must fi le their claims with this date of the Lis Pendens, must fi le a St. Lucie, FL 34986, court. The Clerk of Court will sell the (772) 807-4370, at least 7 days in adspeak 13 Kit __ bar claim within 60 days after the sale. Property as defi ned in the Judgment All claims must be fi led with- If you are a person with a before your scheduled court ap- in 3 months after the date of and as set forth below at a public pearance, or immediately upon 25 Approx. leaving 18 Teamed, as oxen disability who needs any accom- sale on August 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. the fi rst publication of this no- modation in order to participate receiving this notifi cation if the hour 21 Massage tice. All claims not fi led within to the “highest bidder,” for cash in time before the scheduled ap- in this proceeding, you are enti- the Jury Assembly Room at the this time period set forth in tled, at no cost to you, to the pearance is less than 7 days; if 26 Some Ga. Tech reactions Florida Statutes will be forever Okeechobee County Judicial Center, you are hearing or voice im- provision of certain assistance. 2nd Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okee- barred. Please contact Corrie Johnson, paired, call 711. grads 24 McGregor of Notwithstanding the time chobee, Florida 34972, in accordance DATED on May 23, 2012. ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. periods set forth above, any try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port 27 Pass along softly, “Moulin Rouge!” claim fi led two (2) years or The “highest bidder” for purposes SHARON ROBERTSON St. Lucie, FL 34986, of this Notice of Sale, is defi ned as more after the decedents date (772) 807-4370, at least 7 days Clerk of Circuit Court as a secret 28 Q-U connection of death is barred. the party who bids the largest BY: Sandra L. Creech before your scheduled court ap- amount of money to purchase the 29 Coin flip call: 29 Cheap dance hall The fi rst publication date of this pearance, or immediately upon Deputy Clerk notice is July 11th, 2012. Property (as defi ned below) and who 419232 ON 7/4,11/2012 receiving this notifi cation if the completes the sale in a timely fash- Abbr. 30 Like small laddies time before the scheduled ap- PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: pearance is less than 7 days; if 30 Yuletide spiced 31 Halloween mo. JOHN F. COOK you are hearing or voice im- P.O. Box 515 paired, call 711. Need a few more bucks Time to clean out the ales 32 “Undersea World” Okeechobee, FL 34973 DATED on May 23, 2012. Attorney for personal representative: to purchase something attic, basement and/or 31 Numero after explorer Jacques JOHN R. COOK P.A. P.O. Box 515 SHARON ROBERTSON deer? Pick up some garage? Advertise your [email protected] 03/07/11 Okeechobee, Fl. 34973 Clerk of Circuit Court siete 33 Momentous Fl. Ear 262951 BY: Sandra L. Creech extra bucks when you yard sale in the classi- (863)467-0297 Deputy Clerk 34 Fellows 421603 ON 7/11,18/2012 sell your used items in fieds and make your 419243 ON 7/4,11/2012 the classifeids. clean up a breeze! 35 Stage group LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 36 Occur together Public Auction will be held at Johns NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 39 ’60s atty. general Towing Service storage lot located at IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE 704 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Okee- COUNTY, FLORIDA who served chobee, Florida 34972 on JULY 27, CIVIL ACTION 2012 at 9:00 A.M. Pursuant to Flori- CASE NO.: 47-2010-CA-000195 under his brother da Statute 713.78 for unpaid towing and storage charges. Year, make, PENTAGON FEDERAL 41 Elephants, e.g. model and VIN are as follows. CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, 42 End of a giggle 1999 TRITON BOAT vs. VIN #TJZE8203K899 CLIFFORD L. KAUFFMAN, JR., et al, 43 Angel dust, briefly Defendant(s). Terms of sale are cash, and no 46 Completely checks will be accepted. Seller re- NOTICE OF SALE stump serves the right of fi nal bid. ALL PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 SALES ARE FINAL! NO REFUNDS 47 “May __ WILL BE, MADE! Said automobiles NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursu- will be sold in “As Is” condition with ant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo- excused?” no guarantee’s. sure dated May 22, 2012, and 421700 ON 7/11/2012 entered in Case No. 47-2010-CA-000 48 Significant period 195 of the Circuit Court of the Nine- teenth Judicial Circuit in and for 49 Handy bags LEGAL NOTICE Okeechobee County, Florida in which Pentagon Federal Credit Union, is the 50 Rodin or A public auction will be held at BMJ Plaintiff and Clifford L. Kauffman, Jr., Michelangelo Towing, Inc. Lot at 414 South Parrott Tracy A. Kauffman, Blue Heron Golf Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 and Country Club Homeowners Asso- 52 Evita’s married on Friday the 27th day of July 2012 ciation, Inc., SunTrust Bank, are de- from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Pursuant to fendants, I will sell to the highest name Florida statute 713.78 for unpaid and best bidder for cash in/on the towing and storage. Year, Make, Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, 53 Fortunate one Model & Vin’s as follows: Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, 54 Put on a coat? 1996 RED PLYMOUTH VOYAGER Florida 34972, Okeechobee County, 2P4FP253XTR847019 Florida at 11:00AM on the 1st day of 55 Color of suede August, 2012,the following described shoes, in song Terms of sale are cash, and no property as set forth in said Final checks will be accepted. The seller Judgment of Foreclosure: 56 __-Seltzer reserves the right of fi nal bid. All LOT 42, OF BLUE HERON GOLF sales are fi nal. No refunds will be AND COUNTRY CLUB, PHASE 57 Hockey disks made. Said automobiles will be sold ONE, ACCORDING TO THE in “AS IS” with no guarantees. PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED 58 Dines 421807 ON 7/11/2012 IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGES 50 AND 51, OF THE PUBLIC 59 Mouth off to By Scott Atkinson RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE 03/07/11 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY, FLORIDA. NINETEENTH JUDICIAL A/K/A 925 S.E. 23RD STREET, We have been very amazed at the response from our cus- CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Any person claiming an interest in tomers. I can’t count the people that have come and men- CASE NO. 2009-CA-568 the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- er than the property owner as of the tioned that they heard about SonRise Café by reading the TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a Plaintiff, claim within 60 days after the sale. ad we placed in the Okeechobee News. Working with the vs. Dated in Okeechobee County, DONNA H. LEE, et al., Florida this 23rd day of May, 2012. staff of Okeechobee News has been exceptionally pleas- Defendants. SHARON ROBERTSON ant and incredibly effi cient. We would like to thank the NOTICE OF SALE Clerk of the Circuit Court Okeechobee County, Florida readers of Okeechobee News and as a show of our appre- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- BY: Sandra L. Creech suant to the Final Judgment of Fore- Deputy Clerk ciation allow you to bring in this article and receive a free closure dated May 23, 2012 (the Albertelli Law “Judgment”), entered in Civil Case Attorney for Plaintiff drink with your breakfast or lunch purchase. Thank you again for your support! No. 2009-CA-568 of the Circuit Court P.O. Box 23028 of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in Tampa, FL 33623 and for Okeechobee County, Florida, (813) 221-4743 Pastor Mark in which TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- TG - 10-39385 CIATION, is Plaintiff, and DONNA H. In Accordance with the Americans 301 NE 4th Ave • SonRise Café, Where the Son is always Shining! LEE, SHANNON P. LEE, JOHN DOE with Disabilities Act, If you are a per- n/k/a TIMOTHY COX and JANE DOE son with a disability who needs any ( At Okeechobee Church of God) n/k/a MARIAN COX are Defendants. accommodation in order to partici- The Clerk of Court will sell the pate in this proceeding, you are enti- July 11, 2012 Okeechobee News 19 County commission faces shrinking budget By Pete Gawda The general fund is $2.6 million short of a 5 percent of the lowest bid would be given Okeechobee News two-month reserve. the opportunity to match the lowest bid. The When they meet tomorrow, Okeecho- The budget for Okee-Tantie Campground proposed policy change would also defi ne If you go ... bee County Commissioners will look at next and Marine will need to be further addressed local vendors and outline certain exceptions year’s budget. They will also consider revis- as plans are fi nalized for its operation. The required by law. WHAT: Meeting of the Okeechobee ing their purchasing policy to give prefer- Agri-Civic Center budget is dependant on Commissioners will also consider a 5-year County Commissioners ence to local vendors. In addition they are county revenues to operate. Other revenues paving plan. The road department has evalu- scheduled to look at the proposed fi ve-year sources and programming needs to be ad- ated and prioritized the county’s road paving WHEN: 9 a.m., Thursday, July 12 paving plan for the county. dressed. needs. Each year specifi c sections of road The county is still tightening its belt. The The good news is that all the other funds are scheduled to be paved. The total mileage WHERE: Commission Chamber, proposed budget for fi scal year 2012/13 to- have adequate reserves. for each year varies from 4.75 to 6.7. Okeechobee County tals $82.4 million. That is a $7 million or 7.23 The county’s current bidding policy Turning to other action, the board is ex- Courthouse, percent decrease from the current year’s states that if a local bidder is within 5 per- pected to: 304 N.W. Second St. amended budget. According to property cent of the lowest bid, that local bidder may • receive comments from Sid Estrada value fi gures presented by the property ap- be awarded the contract up to 5 percent of and Pat Cooper concerning the operation of $80.23 per month for family coverage; and praiser’s offi ce, the current millage rate of the lowest bidder. Commissioners will con- Okeechobee Rehabilitation Facility, Inc.; • receive comments from Commissioner 8.5470 applied to next year’s budget will sider revising that policy to allow a local • approve continuation of health in- Bryant Culpepper regarding posthumous produce $52,304 less in revenues than the bidder who is within 5 percent of the low- surance coverage for county employees acknowledgement of Clif Betts, who served current year’s budget due to the continuing est bid to receive that contract at the lowest with Public Risk Management at a cost of over 20 years as commissioner until his trend of decreasing property values. One bidder’s price. If the lowest qualifi ed local $8,532.84; death last year. mil equals $1 in taxes for every $1,000 of as- bidder cannot match the lowest bid, the • approve continuation of optional den- Post your opinions in the Public Issues sessed value. next qualifi ed lowest bidder who is within tal coverage with Public Risk Management Forum at www.newszap.com. Reporter for county employees at the current rate of Pete Gawda can be reached at pgawda@ Men charged in robbery $30.74 per month for single coverage and newszap.com. BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY outside of a local motel AIR CONDITIONING HEALTHCARE By Eric Kopp two men that he had some EMORY WALKER CO. INC. Okeechobee News beer in his room, which was in the same U.S. 441 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Skilled Long & Short Term Care Facility Two Okeechobee men 
 


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