Meth lab busted

Friday, October 4, 2013

Vol. 104 No. 119

Minimal regatta this weekend ... Page 22

Main Street honored with state award

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Plans change for Halloween party ... Page 4

Lake Levels 15.85 feet

Last Year: 15.69 feet

Local man dies in car accident

Meth lab busted

By Eric Kopp

By Eric Kopp Okeechobee News A two-year investigation culminated Thursday morning with four arrests and the seizure of an active methamphetamine lab in a home at 1742 S.W. 24th Ave. Detectives from the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, along with deputies with the Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) Special Response Team (SRT) and agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) served a search warrant on the home in this quiet residential neighborhood at 7:53 a.m.

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Layla Huff, 20, clutches her 30-month-old son shortly before she was taken away in handcuffs following her arrest on methamphetamine manufacturing charges. Huff and three others in the Southwest 24th Avenue home were arrested early Thursday, Oct. 3, when the home was raided and an active meth lab was found.

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Okeechobee News A 26-year-old Glades County man was killed early Thursday when the sports utility vehicle he was driving overturned on State Road 78 West, just west of River Road. According to a release from the Florida Highway Patrol, Cutter Lee Pearce was thrown from the 2003 Toyota Sequoia as it rolled over several times in the 4:52 a.m. single-vehicle crash. Another occupant in the vehicle, Richard Brice Buckner, 21, of Okeechobee, apparently escaped serious injury, indicated the

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City council questions FDOT plans By Charles M. Murphy

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Besides an active meth lab, investigators also found this old rifle Thursday morning in a home on Southwest 24th Avenue.

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Agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) were forced to don hazmat suits and gas masks as they dismantled an active methamphetamine lab Thursday, Oct. 3, in a home on Southwest 24th Avenue in Okeechobee.

Okeechobee News Easements and quit claim deeds in Flagler Park that might be necessary for the Florida Department of Transportation to construct improvements to the State Road 70 and U.S. 441 intersection were rejected by the city council at their regular meeting Tuesday. A resolution to approve utility work on the project was approved. The project will affect State Road 70 (North Park Street) from S.W./N.W. Fourth Avenue to N.E./S.E.

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Bank honored with Main Street Award Special to the Okeechobee News Okeechobee Main Street is proud to present Center State Bank with Secretary of State Ken Detzner’s Florida Main Street Award for Outstanding New Construction. The Center State Bank, located at 2100 S. Parrott Ave. consists of 6,100 square feet. Center State had only been in our community for a short time where they leased their original space. After waiting nine months for the construction of the Center State Bank that you see today they were eager to move in. This building was designed with Okeechobee in mind. They made sure that wider drive-thru lanes were incorporated to accommodate large trucks and liveSpecial to the Okeechobee News stock trailers for the large number of agricul- Maureen Jordan, Bank Manager Tabitha Trent, Community President John Wiltural customers. liams, Maureen Burroughs, Jamie Brammeier, Kristy Crawford, Heather HanCenter State’s original plans for the prop- cock were on hand for the award presentation. erty included a second lot offered as an out parcel for another business. However, after to preserve the trees. The community has into the natural environment. realizing that the historic oak trees would be given much positive feedback to that and Okeechobee Main Street recognizes the lost they revised the complete building site the “hominess” of the bank and how it fits importance of new construction and what it adds to the culture of the community.

Humane Society needs volunteers The Okeechobee Humane Society Pet/ Rescue needs volunteers to help with office work and to help as kennel supervisors. The organization is non-profit, with no paid staff and depends on donations and community volunteers. For information, contact Belinda Forlifer at 863-357-1104.

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Peace Lutheran Church holds a baby shower The Seasoned Seniors at Peace Lutheran Church hosted a baby shower to benefit the Okeechobee Pregnancy Center recently. The center helps fill the needs of mothers-to-be and families in Okeechobee, and is a non-profit organization.

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• Now this group of people from the coast is in D.C. protesting what they call the ‘toxic’ lake water being released. I don’t see how this water can be so bad when it reaches the coast when Lake Okeechobee itself is in terrific shape.

Hauntings

October 4, 2013

OPINION

• Make an example out of this one so the others don’t do it! • I can’t believe the risk this teen put other motorists in.

Pull up your pants • Change the scenario: What would our teens and young adults say if middle aged and senior citizens wore their pants down under their backsides? Would all the young people like to look at granny panties, speedos, Depends and the occasional thong or bare backside? I have seen more cracks on folks here than there was in the Washington Monument after the earth quake. Don’t come to my house and think you’ll sit on my furniture like that! If you think it’s cool, well it’s not! Get a life and pull up your pants!

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Letters to the editor Main Street won’t host Halloween Festival We wanted to thank the community for their support of Okeechobee Main Street’s Halloween festival in years past. However, Main Street has recently learned of the additional activities that will be taking place the same day and time of our annual festival. The local church organizations are hosting a Trunk or Treat event using Flagler Parks 2-6 with corresponding street closures; as well as the high school will be holding their Homecoming parade that same evening. These events will allow families to remain in town and be able to allow children of all ages to participate in a Halloween event as well as allow older children to participate in a school tradition. After careful consideration by our board it has been decided that we will withdraw from hosting a Halloween Festival this year. This decision was not made lightly but the organization believes that these other events will negatively impact the value of our festival. So for the betterment of the community we would like to offer our support and best wishes for the success of these other events during a time of fun and celebration. Thank you Sharie Turgeon Okeechobee Main Street

en’s health issues are beginning to achieve the attention so needed. There is a women’s issue we don’t often associate with health: Domestic Violence. But it is! Read on. Nearly one third of American women report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives. Annually, about one-third of all women seeking hospital emergency room care did so as a result of intimate partner abuse injuries (at a cost of billions of dollars). And 38% of murdered women were killed by an intimate partner. That is a rate greater than three a day in the U.S. Each year about 324,000 pregnant women are physically abused by their intimate partner, and homicide is the leading cause of traumatic death for pregnant and postpartum women in the U.S. That makes abuse more common than gestational diabetes or preeclampsia—conditions routinely screened for. Abuse is typically not screened for. Health conditions associated with domestic abuse include chronic pain, back and neck disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, eating disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and sexually transmitted diseases. When we think of domestic violence all too often we dismiss it as a “marital problem,” a “private matter,” as a result of “individual choices,” that are, “none of our business.” Yet, clearly we can see that domestic violence is a major public health issue worthy of dismay and distress by our community, worthy of outrage, worthy of intolerance in our increasingly tolerant society. We cannot afford to leave our mothers, sisters, daughters and friends alone to suffer these ills and pay, perhaps, the ultimate price at the hand of an abusive partner. It’s time, don’t you think, to address this issue openly. To call it what it is, one of the largest women’s health issues we confront as a society, and put the full force of our immense resources into ending this scourge that has a very known and addressable cause … an abusive person. Domestic violence shares October as its awareness month. Will you choose to see it all around you? Jonathan Bean Executive Director Martha’s House

• It seems to me that all of the people I talked to in the past couple of weeks had their bill from Glades Electric go up from $45 to more than $100. I am not the only one complaining. There was no warning, just a big hike in the bill. I went to the office and the young lady there said, “You know it has been really hot lately.” I told her I do not run the air conditioners and I have no clothes dryer. I hang my clothes up on the clothes line. I haven’t done anything different for my bill to go up. Her final response was to suggest I turn my hot water heater off during October is... the day and only turn it on before I take a I really like the “It’s Your Favorite Cause shower. month” program. My only complaint is that there are only 12 months to go around, so evTexting and driving ery month many good causes try to share the • I have noticed quite a few one vehicle spotlight. October is Breast Cancer Awareness accidents month. One in eight women will be diagnosed in the pawith breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast per over the cancer has devastating effects and is all too past few frequently fatal. Though there has been great months headway made in the treatment and survivand I have ability of breast cancer, it still remains a real to wonder killer, and much work is yet to be done. And how many the people in Pink do a fabulous job getting of these their message out and raising the very needed crashes funds for research. I tip my hat to them. were due to Health issues specific to various groups in people texour population need to be highlighted. Womting while driving or 110 mph chase Legislative delegation to meet talking on the phone while driving. I am glad • I hope they make an example of the 15- they have the new law against texting and The Okeechobee County Legislative Delegation meeting will be held Friday, Oct. 4, from 3 to 5 year-old who stole a car and drove 110 mph, driving, but I think it should be stricter and p.m. or upon completion of the agenda, in the boardroom of the Okeechobee County Commisendangering others on the road. That kind of not just a secondary offense. Put it down. behavior needs an appropriate response. sion, located at 304 N.W. Second St. in Okeechobee. Any message can wait until you stop.

• There are stories that the rope swing on the old Kissimee River is haunted. A lot of people have died in that area coupled with bodies found on the island. People have said they saw the rope swing, no breeze, as if someone was playing on it. Also; There is a youtube video in ref to ghost hunters checking the area. • I also have heard of a ghost child that walks an old overgrown road in Indiantown. The road traverses a lot of properties. A young boy, grown now, swears he has talked to a little boy that nobody else could see. The ghost child walks the old road. His parents have asked him who he was talking to. He said the little boy. They didn’t see anyone. • The House of Refuge on Hutchinson Island is said to be haunted. • I’m pretty sure that the “halls of local government” are haunted by the ghosts of good intentions (and the demons of bad government). • Isn’t it hilarious that there is no verifiable and repeatable evidence of ghosts, WHAT SO EVER! • Stories are interesting even if they are just that ... stories and legends. • Instead of a headless horseman, we have brainless politicians.

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FWC program offers awards for lucky anglers

Special to the Okeechobee News Barely a year ago it was just a good idea waiting to happen, now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to give away the first TrophyCatch championship ring and a slew of other prizes—a boat, fiberglass fish mount and more—to the winners, including a special $10,000 prize presented by Experience Kissimmee. “TrophyCatch is the ultimate reward program for anglers, offering great prizes for doing the right thing,” said Tom Champeau, director of the FWC’s Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management. TrophyCatch is FWC’s latest angler-recognition program and goes much further than ever before to reward anglers for documenting and releasing trophy largemouth bass. The largemouth bass is the most soughtafter recreational species in North America. Florida is home to a unique subspecies that has long been known for it’s superior growth rate and trophy size. The FWC will use data from this program to help enhance and promote trophy bass fisheries throughout the state. Anglers who register for free at www. TrophyCatchFlorida.com are immediately eligible for an annual drawing for a Phoenix bass boat powered by Mercury. Then, when they catch a bass over 8 pounds, they simply take a quick photo of the entire fish on a scale clearly showing the weight, snap a few more optional photos and release the bass to thrill another angler another day. By submitting photos for verification online, anglers become eligible for a custom certificate and decal, plus awards based on the bass’ weight. Lunker Club entrants (8-9.9 pounds) receive a $50 Bass Pro Shops gift card and Bass King T-shirt. Trophy Club participants (10-12.9 pounds) earn a total of $150 worth of gift cards (Bass Pro Shops, Dick’s Sporting Goods and/or Rapala), plus a long-sleeve T-shirt. To be entered into the Hall of Fame, anglers must catch, carefully document and release a bass weighing more than 13 pounds – but it’s worth it. Hall-of-Fame entrants also receive a free $500 fiberglass mount of their fish from New Waves Taxidermy, $200 in gift cards, a duffle

bag full of Bass King apparel, a Glen Lau video library and other prizes worth a total of $1,000. Bob Williams of Alloway, N.J., was fishing on Rodman Reservoir with guide Sean Rush of Trophy Bass Expeditions on Feb. 18, 2012, when he hooked a 13-pound, 14ounce largemouth on a big shiner. Rush contacted the FWC to have the fish certified in Florida’s new TrophyCatch program, the result being that Williams gets more than $1,000 in rewards for documenting and releasing his catch. Williams will also claim the statewide grand prize of the TrophyCatch ring. Over 4,000 anglers registered this first year, and 132 Lunker Club bass and 58 Trophy Club bass were documented. According to KP Clements, TrophyCatch coordinator, there were innumerable other huge bass reported around the state this first year, including one that may have been nearly 17 pounds, but these submissions could not be verified. “Next year, we want everyone to be prepared to take a photo of their fish on a scale, quickly release their bass and submit photos to www.TrophyCatchFlorida.com,” Clements said. The winner of the 2013 Phoenix 619 bass boat, powered by Mercury, will be announced following a random drawing in the near future. In addition, Experience Kissimmee will announce the winner of its $10,000 cash award for the biggest verified TrophyCatch bass from Osceola County caught between Oct. 1, 2012, and Sept. 30, 2013. The catch must have already been caught and be documented and verified by Oct. 8 to count. Keep an eye on Facebook.com/TrophyCatchFlorida to see who wins. For the second year, which began Oct. 1, the only required photo, for all three club levels, must show the entire bass (head to tail) on a scale, with the weight clearly visible. Additional photos of the angler holding the bass, the entire bass on a measuring board with the length clearly visible, and the fish being released can be submitted, but are not required. Anglers who catch a Hall-of-Fame Clublevel fish (13 pounds and larger) are encouraged to contact the FWC at 855-FL-TROPHY (358-7674). If possible, an FWC employee

E-cigarette use by teens increasing

The number of middle school and high school students in the United States who used electronic cigarettes doubled in 2012 compared to just a year earlier, according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nearly 1.8 million middle school and high school students nationwide had tried e-cigarettes last year, the report said. The Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida is alarmed by the mounting body of evidence that shows that youth are, indeed, using e-cigarettes. In Florida, 4.3 percent of middle school students and 12.1 percent of high school students had ever tried e-cigarettes in 2013, according to new data released by the health department last week.

The number of Florida high school students who had tried e-cigarettes doubled – from 6 percent in 2011 to 12.1 percent in 2013. Aside from their potentially harmful health effects, e-cigarettes are becoming a tool used to get youth and young adults hooked on nicotine, which is a highly addictive, dangerous chemical. “E-cigarettes have brought Big Tobacco back into families’ living rooms,” said Tobacco Free Florida Bureau Chief Shannon Hughes. “Tobacco products like cigarettes and dip have been banned from advertising on TV for decades, and for good reason. Yet, new in-your-face e-cigarette ads have recently infiltrated our airwaves with commercials that seem to have taken a page out of Big Tobacco’s playbook for targeting young people.”

will meet the angler to collect data and document the catch. If someone cannot immediately respond, anglers will be advised to photograph and release Hall-of-Fame bass as soon as possible. Experience Kissimmee will again offer a $10,000 prize, so check the TrophyCatch website for important updates on the process and leader board. For trophy bass caught and released during organized bass tournaments, anglers can either submit a photo of the entire bass on a scale with the weight visible, have the catch verified by an FWC employee or volunteer working that event, or submit a photograph of the fish with a Web link to the documented weight.

The FWC is seeking additional input from the public on how to best promote the program and to encourage anglers who catch trophy bass to document them and then release them. In addition to rewarding themselves and being able to say, “My trophy swims in Florida,” anglers will be helping biologists learn the best ways to ensure the presence of trophy bass for future generations. People can also “like” www.Facebook. com/TrophyCatchFlorida to hear about all the big winners this year. Anglers should register now and be sure to have a scale and camera in their boat, so they can be the FWC’s next TrophyCatch winner.

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Eagles hosting dinner, bingo On Friday, Oct. 4, the Aerie 4137 North Eagles is offering steak dinners and entertainment by Lisa. Tuesday, Oct. 8, bingo starts at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, bingo starts at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, five-card bingo starts at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcomed to join the fun. Proceeds benefit charities of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Eagles #4509 offering dinner

Cypress Hut Eagles, 4509, will be serving choice rib eye steak, shrimp or fish dinners starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Entertainment will be provided by Private Practice. Saturday, Oct. 5, is the monthly birthday bash. We will serve beer brats and the fixings. Entertainment will be by Hard Country. Sunday, Oct. 6, a fried chicken dinner will be served from 2 until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, is the weekly dart tournament with hamburgers being served. The public is welcome. Tuesday’s proceeds go to breast cancer research, and the rest go to community and national charity funds. For information, call the Cypress Hut Eagles at 863-467-1154.

Fonseca benefit scheduled

The Brahma Bull Restaurant, 2405 U.S. 441 S.E. will hold a memorial benefit Friday, Oct. 4, from 10 p.m. till 2 a.m. for Daiana Fonseca. Donations from this benefit will help pay for her funeral expenses.

Yard sale aids soup kitchen Jesus Holy Ghost Crusade will have a yard sale Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1401 N.E. Park St. (across from Dan’s Meat Market) from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. to benefit the Soup Kitchen Building Fund. Anyone who would like to sell something is welcome. Table spaces are available for a $10 donation. For information, call 863-634-9194.

Mini Regatta set for Oct. 5

The Third Annual Adam Bryant Mini Regatta will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Scott Driver boat ramps on State Road 78. Races start at 9 a.m. The ending time will depend on the number of competitors. Last year the races ended around 2 p.m. The regatta features home made boats constructed from a single sheet of plywood, 24 feet if 2”x4” lumber, one pound of fasteners and one roll of duct tape. The race dinner will be Friday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $10 in advance or $12 at the event. Proceeds from the regatta go to a scholarship fund for high school graduates who wish to become firefighters and for Kiwanis Club charitable activities such as a plan to construct a special needs playground.

B.R.A.T. dance to be held

The Okeechobee B.R.A.T. Club (Building Relationships Among Teens) will host a Halloween Teen Dance Party at the Okeechobee Freshman Campus, 610 S.W. Second Ave., on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 7 until 10 p.m., for students ages 12-16. The cost is $7 Fire safety event is Oct. 5 and includes pizza, soda and chips. There The Okeechobee Home Depot will host will be a prize for the best costume. For ina free Fire Safety Event for the community formation, contact Allison Chandler at 863Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. 697-9096. at The Home Depot, 2700 U.S. 441 S. The event will include a Free Kids Workshop, Animal workshop planned Bounce House, 4-H Club, Division of ForA Youth Livestock Show Ethics and Aniestry, Smokey Bear, Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Office, McGruff the Crime Dog, mal Care Workshop will be held on Saturthe Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Office K-9 day, Oct. 12, at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Unit, Okeechobee County Fire/Rescue, Gary Center. Sign in is at 8 a.m. The workshop Champion’s #23 race car, Okeechobee will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Anyone showBlood Round-Up Booth, Seminole Fire and ing livestock in the Okeechobee Youth LiveTobacco Free Florida. There will be free hot stock Show and many other livestock shows dogs and popcorn while supplies last. in Florida are required to attend an Ethics and Animal Care Workshop. Pre-register Hi-Heel-A-Thon slated online at http://www.floridastatefairag.com/ MOORE HAVEN—The Glades County ethics. For information, contact Debbie CleWoman’s Club will host a Hi-Heel-A-Thon ments at 863-763-6469. and a Womanless Beauty Pageant at the Chalo Nitka Grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, to V.F.W. to host euchre club raise money for the Breast Cancer FoundaV.F.W. Post 10539, on U.S. 441 S.E., will tion. The all-day event starts with registration at 8 a.m., and the walk starts at 9 a.m. There start its euchre club Monday, Oct. 14, for the fall. Everyone is welcome. For information, is no admission charge to the grounds. call Irene at 863-801-4863.

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John Rhoden to speak

American Legion 64 will host Sunday night bingo Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. in the bingo area. The kitchen will offer a limited menu. Payoffs will be determined by player attendance. All proceeds will benefit the American Legion veterans’ programs. The event is open to the public. The American Legion now has free WIFI for its lounge and dinning room patrons.

Parents, students and family are invited to attend a Guiding Good Choices family event Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in the Okeechobee Achievement Academy. The guest speaker will be John Rhoden with the NOPE Task Force. For information, contact Pat Murray at 863-462-5125, ext. 105.

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Benefit set for Jaimie Hans

A Quarter Auction will be held to support Jaimie ‘Angsuwan’ Hans and her family in their battle with breast cancer. She has no medical insurance and will need chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The benefit will be held at the KOA in Okeechobee Saturday, Oct. 25. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For information, call Crystal at 863-634Dinner dance planned The Eighth Annual Boots and Pearls 9483 or Stephanie at 863-634-3374. dinner dance will be held Friday, Oct. 11, at the Okeechobee KOA. Tickets are available at Eli’s Western Wear or at Hospice on Southeast Fourth Street. Call Hospice at 863Fri., Oct. 4TH 467-2321 for information. Social hour will be Thurs., Oct. 10TH from 6 until 7 p.m. The dinner is at 7 p.m., MOVIE TICKETS: Adults and will be followed by a live auction and $6.50 PG-13 Fri., Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 & 9:00, dancing to the music of Chris MacArthur and Sat., Sun. & Wed. 2:00, 4:15, Children 12 & under the Florida Cracker Boys. 7:00 & 9:00, Mon. 3:00 & 7:00 The Okeechobee Democratic Executive Committee will meet on Thursday, Oct. 10, in the meeting room of the Okeechobee Public Library beginning at 5:30 p.m. All interested Democrats are invited to attend and participate.

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Moose plans Celebrity Night Buckhead Ridge Moose Lodge will host a Celebrity Night on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 5 until 7 p.m. with dinner for a $7 donation. There will be a 50/50 drawing and an auction, for all members and qualified guests. All proceeds go to Moose Charities and Community Service.

$5.00 Senior Citizens II: “INSIDIOUS 2” $5.00 all movies PG-13 Fri., Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 & 9:00, Sat., Sun. & Wed. 2:00, 4:15, Matinees 7:00 & 9:00, Mon. 3:00 & 7:00 $4.50 PG

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OHS presenting drama

“Welcome To Carnie: A Drama in Two Acts” by Wil Denson, will be presented: Friday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. All tickets are $5. Contact Ms. Raulerson for tickets at 863-462-5025, ext 8011. A synopsis of the presentation is 10 students at Carnegie Senior High School noisily gather around their lockers on the first day of school. By the time the play ends, one of them is dead. Will it be the shy new girl in the school who can’t seem to make friends? Or the one who’s too poor to buy the pretty clothes she wants?

Obituaries

Obituaries should be submitted to the Okeechobee News by e-mailing [email protected]. Customers may also request photos and links to online guest books. A link to the obituaries is available at www.newszap.com.

Zoraida Marie (Mimi) Williams, 92

OKEECHOBEE — Zoraida Marie (Mimi) Williams passed on Sept. 14, 2013. She lived in Okeechobee, Fla. She was born on Sept. 12, 1921 in Key West, Fla. to parents, Evangelina Concepcion and Lewis LaFe. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to dance, crochet, and she volunteered her time to local charities. She had a smile that would light up a room. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, George DeAsh Williams of 65 years; daughter, Deanna Lepage Aira; and sister, Vilma Lafe; and two great-granddaughters, Chelsea and Kayla McDavit. Survived by one sister, Claudina LaFe Yaccarino; two daughters, Claudina Tous and Licia Edwards; and three sons, George, Danny, and Edward Williams; 15 grandchildren; 35 greatgrandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; and best friend Betty Williams. Mass will be held at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Buckhead Ridge, FL on Oct. 12, 2013 @ 4 p.m. Final resting place will be in Key West City Cemetery, Key West FL.

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CITY Continued From Page 1

Serving the communities southNews of Lake Okeechobee Okeechobee placed at most of the intersections in the seven-block long project with the exception of Northwest Second Avenue. In other actions the mayor presented a 10-year longevity service award to City Police Sergeant Phillip ‘Skip’ Eddings. The city adopted new permit fees that mirror those charged by Okeechobee County. An additional $10,000 per year would be generated by the city. A single-family home would cost a minimum of $75. The formula would be $5 per thousand total valuation of the home. Commercial would be a minimum of $150 or $6.75 per thousand total valuation. A complete list of fees was approved. The new fees go into effect on Nov. 1, 2013. The council also waived formal bidding procedures and allowed a contract for annual mapping services with Global Mapping Services for $8,800. The contract price has remained the same for the past four years according to City Clerk Lane Gamiotea. The council amended their regular schedule to cancel their regular meeting on Dec. 17. The start time of the Dec. 3 meeting was changed to 2 p.m. to accommodate the annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony in City Hall Park planned for that evening. They also cancelled their meeting scheduled for Jan. 7, 2014. The council also agreed to consider a sale of property that borders the proposed site of Taylor Creek Park to Dennis Murphy. The city had considered a sale in 1995 for $5,000 but rejected the proposal. Further action on this item is expected at their Oct. 15 meeting.

Third Avenue. Councilman Devin Maxwell said he has researched the improvement project for the past several weeks and felt the project was not in the city’s best interest. “There is concern on the affect on downtown businesses. The last project left a lot of buildings vacant,” he explained. Mr. Maxwell said signage for downtown should be required to alert motorists and offset some of the financial impacts of this project. Mr. Maxwell said plans for the project have been cut back. The cuts include landscaping, irrigation, improvements to 441, and in other areas. He explained the pages of plans have been significantly reduced. “My opinion is the scope has been reduced. The state denied that. The FDOT should have been more forthright in the beginning. There has never been an opportunity for the city to approve or disapprove anything. I don’t like these bare bones plans,” he added. Mr. Maxwell said he felt the city had been disregarded and were left with a simple thoroughfare. Councilman Dowling Watford said the city could register their displeasure with the process but questioned whether it was worth it to jeopardize not having the traffic flow and congestion the project would solve. City fathers agreed it was highly unlikely the state would not build the project due to the benefits for cross state travelers. They agree many local residents would support the project because traffic will move more quickly through the intersection. Mayor Jim Kirk said he didn’t want to create an adversarial relationship with the state. He admitted he felt the FDOT didn’t care if the city was happy with the project. Councilman Clayton Williams said he felt the state had treated Okeechobee as a ‘red-headed step child.’” The city would be obligated to pay $68,036 for crosswalks and $24,800 for the paint of mast arms. They would also be required to maintain the improvements into perpetuity. The agreement for the crosswalks was Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy approved unanimously. The city Okeechobee City Police Department Sergeant opted not to approve the paint- Phillip ‘Skip’ Eddings was honored by City Maying agreement for the mast arms. or Jim Kirk (right) for 10 years of service to the Patterned crosswalks would be department.

FATALITY Continued From Page 1 release. FHP Trooper B.K. Timmons stated in the release that Mr. Pearce was westbound on S.R. 78 just west of River Road when the SUV left the roadway. Mr. Pearce reportedly over-corrected to the left, then lost control

of the vehicle. The trooper stated the SUV rolled over several times and collided with a wooden fence. The vehicle came to rest on its right side, facing east. Mr. Pearce was not wearing a seat belt, stated the release, while Mr. Buckner was. Trooper Timmons estimated the SUV sustained damages totaling $10,000. The crash remains under investigation.

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An Okeechobee County Fire/Rescue fire truck provided water so firefighters could wash down equipment worn by agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as they assisted in the execution of a search warrant Thursday morning on a home at 1742 Southwest 24th Avenue.

Okeechobee News/Eric Kopp

Investigators Thursday morning searched a Honda Odyssey mini-van parked in front of a home on Southwest 24th Avenue where an active methamphetamine lab was discovered and four people were arrested. Because the van could be directly linked to the alleged crime, it will likely be seized by the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office.

METH Continued From Page 1

When the DEA agents entered the home, they found meth being cooked in the home’s kitchen, stated a task force detective. Arrested in the home were: Tracy Dan Cook, 44; Layla Nicole Huff, 20; Nicholas R. Seigfried Jr, 39; and Christine Mae Seigfried, 39. Each one of them was charged with the felonies of manufacture of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a church, child Nicholas R. abuse, possession of list- Seigfried ed chemicals and use of a dwelling to manufacture methamphetamine with a child under the age of 16 in the home. Huff ’s 30-month son was found in the home. After the woman’s arrest, the child was turned over Christine Mae to the Department of Chil- Seigfried dren and Families (DCF). The home is 193.5-feet from The Gathering Church. A task force detective said meth was being cooked in the home’s kitchen by using the “one pot” method. This method, which is one of the most dangerous, means meth cooks can make the drug in one sealed container. That container is generally flipped upside down to cause the reaction needed to turn several toxic ingredients into meth. The one-pot method generally produces meth in smaller quantities, but it’s no less dangerous. Investigators also found a Beretta rifle inside the home. While the caliber and age of the rifle were not known as of newspaper deadline, one detective said there is a possi-

bility the gun is stolen. OCSO Public Information Officer Michele Bell said three dogs were seized by Okeechobee County Animal Control. The dogs were outside the home. “There were some Tracy Dan cats inside the home, but Cook no one could go inside to get them,” she said, adding the felines probably all ran from the home because the outside doors remained opened while DEA agents were in the home. Because of the volatility of the chemicals used Layla Nicole to make meth, only DEA Huff agents—clad in hazmat suits, masks and gloves—went inside the home. Once they had finished their work all of the agents’ equipment was washed down by firefighters from Okeechobee County Fire/Rescue. Mrs. Bell said the DEA agents took all the meth found and will take it to their laboratory where it will be weighed and the purity will be checked. “Depending on the weight and purity, more charges may be added,” she continued. “The sheriff ’s office did a great job,” said Assistant State Attorney Ashley Albright. “This is one of the biggest meth busts that I know of in the county.” It was also not known as of newspaper deadline if the case would be prosecuted at the state or federal level. “As of right now,” said a task force detective, “it’s our baby.” The four suspects will have their first appearance hearing Friday and their bonds will be set at that time.

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Central Elementary Student Council Representatives Central Elementary voted on Friday, Sept. 27, for their Student Council Representatives as follows: President: Wyatt Friend, Vice President: Anna San Martin, Treasurer: Sara Beth Haygood, Secretary: Paisley Norman. All the students that ran for office did a great job with their posters and speeches. Congratulations to the officers for representing Central Elementary.

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Everglades Student Council Candidates Everglades Elementary School will choose Student Council president, vice president, secretary and treasurer Oct. 8. Student Council Sponsor Cheryl Hollin and Okeechobee Supervisor of Elections Diane Hagan and her staff will help teach the students about the election process as they choose their own school leaders. The candidates for president are Destini Becerra, Iliana Boyer, Bryan Dersa, Tiffany Fennell, Micah Fricks, Daisy Lujano, Jesse Luna, Kasey Maguire, Anthony Salerno and Anela Tia Tiu. The candidates for vice president are Katelyn Courtney and Casharia Felton. The candidates for secretary are MacKenzie Crum and Lila Pendarvis. The candidates for treasurer are Samantha Blevins, Kase Myers, Maddox Quinlin and Taylor Smith.

Martha’s House holds Domestic Violence workshop Martha’s House will host the Cut Out Domestic Violence workshop for salon owners, cosmetologists, nail technicians, barbers, massage therapists and beauty consultants on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. at The Hampton Inn on State Road 70 in Okeechobee. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Contact Shirlean Graham or Irene Luck to RSVP at 863-7632893.

OHS Class of 1984 reunion planned The Okeechobee High School Class of 1984 is planning a reunion. For the Class of 1984 Reunion information see Facebook CLASS OF “84” REUNION; or, if you do not have Facebook call 863-801-4589. The reunion will be held Nov. 1 and Nov. 2.

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October May 27, 4, 2010 2013

Main Street received state honor

Special to the Okeechobee News The Top of the Lake Art Fest, sponsored by Okeechobee Main Street, was honored by the State of Florida recently. Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced the recipients of the Secretary of State’s 2013 Florida Main Street Awards on Sept. 19, at the Florida Main Street 2013 Annual Conference held in Vilano Beach. “I am proud to recognize the activities and accomplishments of this year’s honorees,” said Secretary Detzner. “Their sincere focus on preservation and contributions to Main Street programs across the state are essential to the revitalization of Florida’s traditional commercial districts.” The secretary’s awards are based on the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Florida Main Street Awards Committee, which convened earlier to consider the applications received for 2013. The awards program encourages and acknowledges local Main Street program accomplishments that advance the goals of the Florida Main Street Program. Florida Main Street is a technical assistance program of the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Historic Preservation. The bureau conducts statewide programs aimed at identifying, evaluating, and preserving Florida’s historic resources. Main Street, with its emphasis on preservation, is an effective strategy for achieving these goals in Florida’s historic retail districts. Since 1985, the bureau has offered manager training, consultant team

visits, design and other technical assistance, as well as the benefit of experience gained by other Florida Main Street programs. The Top of the Lake Art Fest was among 24 programs honored for exceptional accomplishments within Florida Main Street communities.


Annual Blood Roundup planned Special to the Okeechobee News

Left to right are Sharie Turgeon, Ken Detzner, Bridgette Waldau at the Secretary of State’s 2013 Florida Main Street Awards on Sept. 19, at the Florida Main Street 2013 Annual Conference held in Vilano Beach.

Raye Deusinger, chairman of the Okeechobee Blood Roundup, was the guest speaker at a recent Kiwanis Club Of Okeechobee meeting. Deusinger was on hand to promote the Okeechobee 600 which is the theme of this years’ annual blood drive. Six hundred represents the number of units the roundup has set as their goal. They have fallen just short of that number the past few years. The drive will be held at the Freshman Campus Auditorium on Nov. 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will also be a “pre-drive” held at Gilbert Chevrolet, Gilbert Ford and Okeechobee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram on Nov. 9. Units collected at the pre-drive will count toward the Blood Roundup goal.

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Campgrounds and recreational areas remain open Corps of Engineers continues to operate recreational areas along the Okeechobee waterway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will continue full operations despite a lapse in federal funding at its recreation areas along the Okeechobee Waterway. This means corps-operated campgrounds and day-use areas will remain open and all reservations will be honored for as long as possible.

The corps is unique among federal agencies in that it is funded mostly through individual projects that may carry over funds from year to year. All Jacksonville District recreation areas have enough remaining funding for work to continue temporarily. If an appropriations bill isn’t passed, the district will reevaluate its remaining funds to determine which projects can continue to operate and for how long. “We are doing everything we can to allow public use of our campgrounds and recreation areas for as long as we can,” said Adam Tarplee, acting assistant chief of the South Florida Operations Office. “There are a lot of campers looking for a place to go

right now, and we want to let them know that we currently have camp sites available, especially at Ortona Campground. Campers must understand that at some point, we may also have to close our facilities on short notice.” The following campgrounds will remain open until further notice: • St. Lucie South Campground in Stuart, 772-287-1382; • Ortona South Campground near Moore Haven, 863-675-8400; and, • W.P. Franklin Campground North in Alva, 239-694-8770. The following recreation parks will remain open until further notice:

• Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail around the Herbert Hoover Dike; • Clewiston Visitor Center; • W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area in Alva; • St. Lucie Visitor Center and St. Lucie South Recreation Area in Stuart; and, • Ortona North Recreation Area in Moore Haven. Once Jacksonville District expends their remaining Fiscal Year 2013 budget funds, only staff essential to public health and safety, including lock and dam operations and emergency response readiness, and the staff essential to management of ongoing construction projects, will continue to work.

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National Custodian’s Day was celebrated at Seminole Elementary to honor their dedicated custodians. Center State Bank provided gift mugs full of delicious coffees and the students from Mrs. Sickels’ and Mrs. Mullens’ classes presented the hardworking custodians with a handmade appreciation banner and a scrumptious cake.

On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Discovery and Bible clubs of Okeechobee Missionary Baptist Church had a fun-filled morning riding in the airboat, feeding the animals, playing water balloon games and petting/holding a gator. On the airboat ride, Captain Steve taught them about God’s hand in nature. The clubs thank Eagle Bay Airboats, Ferrell’s Market, Captain Steve and Julie for hosting such a great morning for the children.

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October May 27, 4, 2010 2013

Above average rainfall continues in September

Above-average rain fell across most ba- slowed the rise of water levels in August. sins in the South Florida Water Management “Water levels are at or near target levels District (SFWMD) in September, following for this time of year in many areas, although a brief period of below average rain that we continue to see some areas such as Wa-

Florida museums are open Special to the Okeechobee News Florida museums are open their regular hours welcoming visitors. The federal government shutdown has no affect on the operation of Florida’s wealth of art, science, history, children’s museums and historic houses. Cultural travelers who have planned

Crafters wanted for quilt and craft bazaar Peace Lutheran Church will have a Quilt and Craft Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Breakfast and lunch will be sold and there will be a White Elephant Sale as well as crafts, plants, art, jewelry and beautiful quilts. A limited number of tables will be for rent to crafters at $10 each. For information, call Dottie at 863532-8100.

Washington, DC vacations to visit museums should consider a Florida vacation to avoid the disappointment from the federal closings of museums, national parks, and national monuments. “National news reports are highlighting the closure of the national museums run under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institution. It could easily be misunderstood that all museums are closed - nationwide. Florida’s museums are open to serve their visitors,” reported Malinda Horton, Executive Director of the Florida Association of Museums. For more information on Florida museums, please visit. www.flamuseums.org.

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Key locations such as Water Conservation Areas 2 and 3 and Lake Okeechobee continue to experience high water levels. A total of 6.41 inches of rainfall was recorded directly over the lake and its immediate area, representing 114 percent of average in September, or 0.81 inches above average for the month. The lake stood at 15.91 feet NGVD Wednesday. This is 1.04 feet higher than its historic average for this date. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which manages the lake level with input from stakeholders including the district, has been making regulatory releases since May.

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49 workers needed for Rio Harvesting, Inc. to harvest citrus, 11/01/2013 to 6/15/2014, workers are paid various piece rates, but will be guaranteed $9.97 per hour, job location is in Immokalee Florida, this job opportunity is temporary, 36 hours per week guaranteeing at least ¾ of the time offered, free housing is provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day, transportation and subsistence expenses to the work site will be provided by the employer upon completion of the 50% of the work contract, tools, equipment and supplies will be provided at no cost, workers interested can apply for this job at the nearest State Work Agency with job order FL9813733

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Excavation LESLIE SUMMERFORD EXCAVATING LLC. Call us for your excavation needs; land clearing ponds, hauling of fill dirt, shell, millings (when available) transportation of heavy equipment. Call Leslie for excavation needs. (863)763-9330 or (863)634-7659.

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Barns Sheds & Lawn Items Free Concrete Borders 93 2ft sections of concrete, scalloped tops, take all or as needed. 13801 Hwy 441 SE, #264 (Blue Cypress Golf & RV Resort). 2 stacks on front patio, help yourself.. (863)467-4575 or (561)313-9330

Pets/Supplies Bullmastiffs sired by Kong, puppies (2) 1yr old, also available adult females. And very tiny Yorkies available at times weighs 3-4lbs full grown shown by appointment only. call 863-261-3246 leave message

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COMPOST for Organic Gardening and Farming Okeechobee Recycling Facility, enter at Waste Management, 10800 NE. 128th Avenue. Pickup or Delivered *Public Welcomed* Please call. (216)956-0949 Your next job could be in today’s classifieds. Did you look for it?

Apartments $450/mo. STEAL LOCATED IN TREASURE ISLAND 1BED/1BA, CITY WATER AND SEWER, SCREENED PORCH, CLEAN. CALL STEVE 863-801-1739 OR 863-763-3769 450sq. ft Apartment Located on Rim Canal. Furnished, dock access for boat. $650 monthly, includes cable, internet & elec. Call 561-853-6669

Apartment for Rent 2BR 1 1/2 BA Large Town House In Town, Very clean, W/D $675 mo, 1st, last & sec. Yearly Lease 863-697-1129 IN TOWN- 1br./1ba. furnished or unfurnished. Nice area. Utilities & lawn included. $700/mo., 1st & $300 sec. Non smoking environment. No pets. 863-610-0861.

NW OKEE: 2 BR Apts available on quiet street. Pets welcome. $550mo, $600mo., and $650mo. 1st, last & $500 sec. 561-346-1642. It’s never too late to find the perfect gift. Look for it in the classifieds.

OKEE- 2/1 - Newly updated - 12 miles N.E. of town center. Lawn, pest, trash and water included $ 498.00 mo. Call for details. Mon Fri. No Pets 863-467-9800.

Condos/Townhouses Rent FURNISHED VILLA FOR RENT AVAILABLE 11/01/13 CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 863-467-1933 Taylor Creek Condo2BR/1BA, furnished, boat dockage, pool & water included, totally new kitchen & bath,$800/month + 1 month security. Call (863)658-4264 or (305)522-5024

Houses - Rent AFFORDABLE new house - 3BR, 2BA, full size 2 car gar. 2200 sq. ft., full appliances w/dishwasher, lg. M/BR with walk-in closet, 4 person Jacuzzi tub, 300 sq. ft. Italian tile walkin shower, lg. kit. w/cent. island bar, $1395/mo. 1st, last & sec. Call (561)723-2226 Beautiful, Clean 3bd/2.5ba In the Oaks. Near Blue Heron Golf Course,Double car garage,screened patio, 2,500 sq. ft. under roof, a/c,sprinkler system, appliances,large yard, Oak and Palm trees, Quiet Street,$1,260.00 mo. plus security. Call 863-467-9250/ 519-746-4844 or e-mail [email protected] Buckhead Waterfront 3bd/1ba CBS, large Florida room, tile, utility room, dock and deck, w/carport. $750 mo plus security. 1137 4th St BHR Call 561-968-4018 OKEECHOBEE - 3BR, 2BA, 2 acres, FR, LR, 2 porches, detached gar. & carport, lg. Oaks. 1st, last sec. Refs. $1300/mo. (561) 346-4692 ON RIM CANAL - Modern brick w/tile, 3BR, 2.5 BA, use of boat dock. $750/mo. Call 772-359-1640. TAYLOR CREEK ISLES - 2BR, 2BA, on water with dock, deck & spa, garage & shed fenced. $600/mo. 863-634-0042.

Waterfront Rentals FOR RENT: KISSIMMEE RIVER WATER FRONT HOUSE - ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH WITH LARGE FLORIDA ROOM WITH GREAT RIVER VIEW- FENCED IN YARD - BOAT DOCK - CAR PORT CENTRAL HEAT AND AIR THRU OUT - FULLY FURNISHED - 6 - 12 MONTH LEASE ONLY - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED -1ST AND SECURITY ADULTS ONLY SMALL PET WELCOME. CALL KAREN AT RIVER BLUFF FISHING RESORT (863) 467-4371 FOR RENT: WATER FRONT BRING THE BOAT AND THE FISHING POLES THIS PLACE HAS ROOM TO STORE IT ALL! FULLY FURNISHED TWO BEDROOM, ONE BATH MOBILE HOME, FLORIDA ROOM, SCREEN ROOM, WORK SHOP OR UTILITY ROOM, LOCATED ON RIM CANAL WITH LARGE YARD. ADULTS ONLY, PET WELCOME, 6 TO 12 MONTH LEASE ONLY. WITH OR WITHOUT U T I L I T I E S . 863-467-4371 OR 863-447-0742. FOR RENT: WATER FRONT -IT DON’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS -FISH OUT YOUR BACK DOOR-ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH CONCRETE BLOCK FURNISHED HOUSE- LESS THAN A MILE FROM TOWN ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED - LONG OR SHORT TERM - 1ST & SECURITY (COMING AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER -ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH DUPLEX ) C A L L (863) 467-4371 OR 863-447-0742

Houses - Sale CBS HOME 2 BR, 1 BA w/1 Car garage on almost half acre of land. Large shed. Owner financing available. Cash or Conventional. Asking $ 5 9 , 9 0 0 (561)308-1300

Lots - Sale Just Reduced - large fenced lot in Treasure Island with beautiful oak trees. Put a mobile home on lot or build your home $14,500.00 Call 863-634-2820 Priced to sell - Residential Building lot, adjoining the golf course at the Beautiful Oaks of Blue Heron. $22,500.00 Call 863-634-2820 RV LOT FOR RENT OR SALE, 55 PLUS PARK INCLUDES LAWN MAINTENANCE, POOL, REC HALL, CLUBHOUSE AND LAUNCH RAMP, WI-FI AVAILABLE. 12 MONTH LEASE PAY YOUR OWN ELECTRIC. $275.00 PER MONTH. JOHN 863-357-1344

Mobile Home Rent 2BD/1BA Nice Park, nice unit, central air, Fully furnished $400 monthly, part of utilities paid Call 812-989-3022 BUCKHEAD RIDGE 2bd/2ba Dble Wide, central air, yearly lease. $500 mo. plus sec. 3bd./2ba Dble Wide. $600 mo. plus sec. No pets. Call 863-763-4031 COMPLETELY FURNISHED w/Washer & Dryer. Very clean. 2 BR, 2BA, 20 Ft. Screen room w/view of private lake. Large carport. Short term available. (863)467-2784

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Nice Clean Newly Renovated 2bd homes in nice quiet adult park, small dog okay, $550.00 a month plus security 863-517-5111 or 239-246-6301

Owner Financing- 3 bdrm 2 bath 8 year old house on 1 acre $3,500.00 down $931.42 a month. Call Beverley 863-634-2820

Treasure Island Nice, Clean, Updated 1bd/1ba, partially furnished. $130 weekly plus electric and security. 239-246-6301 or 863-517-5111

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Mobile Home Sale Palm Harbor Homes 4/2 Stock Sequoia 2,200 sq ft $12K OFF FOR FREE PHOTOS... John Lyons 800-622-2832 ext 210 for details Shop here first! The classified ads

Land - Sale 75 Acres, 5 minutes from Wal-mart, $320,000.00 Contact for more info 561-307-9330

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Campers/RVs Wanted all Travel Trailers, Motor Homes and Fifth Wheels. Any Condition, Cash paid on the spot Call 941-347-7171

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CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Board will be meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Please contact Sue Christopher, 863-763-4423, or website www.cityofokeechobee.com, to obtain a copy of the agenda. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the Fire Department no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-4423. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the Board Secretary for the City’s records. by: Jamie Gamiotea, Code Board Chairperson 454052 ON 10/4/2013 NOTICE The Value Adjustment Board of Okeechobee County will convene its Annual Organizational Meeting on Tuesday October 15, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the “Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom” at the Historic Courthouse, 304 N.W. 2nd Street Okeechobee, Florida. Any person deciding to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record must include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.

Automobiles 2010 FORD FUSION SEDAN Very clean, w/ only 30K miles! Great MPG! Was $16,800, REDUCED TO only $14,995 Call Joe today @ AUTO RANCH USA (863) 633-9761 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE Dependable, w/ FANTASTIC MPG too! PRICE REDUCED to only $14,439! Call Joe today @ AUTO RANCH USA (863) 633-9761 2012 CHEVY MALIBU LT Loaded & VERY nice w/ leather, only 29K miles! Retail price $19,999, PRICE REDUCED to just $17,900 Call Joe today @ AUTO RANCH USA (863) 633-9761 2012 NISSAN SENTRA SEDAN Save BIG on this economical, likenew Nissan! MUST GO -- drastically reduced to $13,756! Call Joe today @ AUTO RANCH USA (863) 633-9761

Autos Wanted CASH FOR CARS No Title Needed, Any Condition. 268junk.com Located in Okeechobee Call (863)268-5865

Pickup Trucks 2010 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT A real working truck, priced to sell! Retail price $33,175, REDUCED TO just $29,995 Call Joe today @ AUTO RANCH USA (863) 633-9761 Your new home could be in today’s paper. Have you looked for it?

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator’s Office not later than four (4) working days prior to the proceeding at 304 N.W. 2nd Street, Room 123 Okeechobee, Florida 34972, or call 863.763.6441. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY). Commissioner Joey Hoover, Chairman Value Adjustment Board Sharon Robertson, Clerk Value Adjustment Board 453981 ON 10/11/2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2013-CP-000070 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF: FRANKIE MICHELLE GONZALEZ, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO THE OWNER AND ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE BELOW LISTED PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the below list of property has been determined as ABANDONED, FOUND, OR UNCLAIMED EVIDENCE pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 705.103. If the owner does not claim/identify said item on or before October 18, 2013, it will be forfeited to the City of Okeechobee Police Department. Persons/entities shall make sufficient proof of ownership by means of a serial number, sales receipt, detailed identifiable description (inscription) or photo, and upon doing so shall be entitled to receive property. Contact Detective Taylor, at 863-763-5521, Monday through Friday, 8am -5 pm, at 50 Southeast 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Property: 1. Keys 2. Purses 3. Bicycles 4. Cash 5. Identification Cards 6. Passports 7. Luggage 8. Miscellaneous Items By: Detective Bettye Taylor, Evidence Custodian City of Okeechobee Police Department 454054 ON 10/4/2013 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2013TD270 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that A & G CATTLE CORPORATION the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1863

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE WILL HOLD A REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013 AT 3:30 P.M. IN THE JOHNSON AUDITORIUM LOCATED IN THE CLARE & GLADYS WOLF HIGH TECHNOLOGY CENTER ON THE INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE CHASTAIN CAMPUS AT 2400 SE SALERNO ROAD, STUART, FLORIDA 34997. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN THAT AT 9:00 A.M., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013, AN AGENDA MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE BEN L. BRYAN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ON THE MAIN CAMPUS, 3209 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 34981-5596. ANY PERSONS WISHING TO PLACE BEFORE THAT BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION ARGUMENTS CONCERNING ISSUES OF LAW OR POLICY OR PRESENT EVIDENCE OF ANY PERTINENT FACT THAT MAY BE IN DISPUTE MUST NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ANY PERSONS WISHING TO APPEAL THE DECISIONS OF THIS BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE. 453497 ON 10/4/2013

Year of Issuance: June-01-2010

Description of Property: NEW OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS GRANADA CIRCLE PLAZA CENTRAL CIRCLE ON PLAT 1-06-36-34-0030-00000-0PC0 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: ADA ROGERS WILSON BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA S E WILSON JR Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of November, 2013. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452797 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013

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The administration of the estate of FRANKIE MICHELLE GONZALEZ, deceased, whose date of death was January 13, 2013, and whose social security number is ***-**-7211, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 North West 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is September 27, 2013. Personal Representative: YASMIN GONZALEZ 6305 NE 5th Street Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Attorney for Personal Representative: JEFFREY A. FADLEY, P.A. Fla. Bar No. 035667 Attorney for Petitioner 180 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite A Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Telephone: (863) 763-5733 Facsimile (863) 763-6199 453438 ON 9/27;10/4/2013 NOTICE OF SALE To Satisfy Owners Lien 70 West Self Storage 2190 SR 70 West Okeechobee, FL 34972 10-12-13 @ 10:00 AM Unit #118 - Leigh A. Salazar Unit #433 - Lester C. Yeates Jr. 453315 ON 9/27;10/4/2013

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED



2013TD277

2013TD275

2013TD265

2013TD272

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that PPF HOLDINGS III LTD the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RICHARD III LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BE A MAN BUY LAND LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate No: 2863

Certificate No: 79


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that A & G CATTLE CORPORATION the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:


Description of Property:CONNERS GABLES REVISED LOT 15 BLOCK 23 1-24-37-35-0010-00230-0150 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: MICHELLE RIOS Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of November, 2013. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452804 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2013TD268 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that A & G CATTLE CORPORATION the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1851


Description of Property: NEW OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS SECTION A LOTS 35 TO 38 INC BLOCK 7 1-06-36-34-0010-00070-0350 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: MRS C C MIZE Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of November, 2013. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452794 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED




Description of Property: NEW OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS GRANADA CIRCLE PLAZA AMADA

1-09-34-33-0A00-00023-E000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida

1-06-36-34-0010-0015B-0150 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida

1-06-36-34-0030-00000-00B0 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida

Name in which assessed: ANTHONY F DEBROWSKI II RANDA DEBROWSKI

Name in which assessed: BROWNIE H CUTHBERT BROWNIE SEARLE T R CUTHBERT ESTATE

Name in which assessed: ADA ROGERS WILSON BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA S E WILSON JR

Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of November, 2013. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452789 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2013TD266 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BE A MAN BUY LAND LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1743


Description of Property: NEW OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS SECTION A LOTS 25 & 26 BLOCK 15B 1-06-36-34-0010-0015B-0250 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: BROWNIE H CUTHBERT BROWNIE SEARLE T R CUTHBERT ESTATE Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of November, 2013. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452793 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2013TD276 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that TRC-SPE LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1435


Description of Property: LOTS A B C F G H OF TRACT 15 E1/2 OF N1/2 & E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 15 32 34S 33E

Name in which assessed: ADA ROGERS WILSON BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA S E WILSON JR

1-32-34-33-0A00-00015-A000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida

SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452795 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013


Description of Property: NEW OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS SECTION A LOT 15 BLOCK 15B LESS THAT PART LYING WITHIN HIGHWAY 98 STATE ROAD 59 AS SHOWN IN 47 471

1-06-36-34-0030-00000-0PA0 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida

Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of November, 2013. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES


Description of Property: LOTS E & F OF TRACT 23 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 23 & E1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 23 09 34S 33E

2013TD269 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that A & G CATTLE CORPORATION the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:



Name in which assessed: CRYSTAL RUTH PEARSON MESA HELEN CHAMPAGNE JOHN MESA

Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of November, 2013. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452792 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2013TD271 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that A & G CATTLE CORPORATION the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1864


Description of Property: NEW OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS GRANADA CIRCLE PARCEL A 1-06-36-34-0030-00000-00A0 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: ADA ROGERS WILSON BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA S E WILSON JR Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of November, 2013. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452798 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2013TD267 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BE A MAN BUY LAND LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2492


Description of Property: BASSWOOD UNIT 5 LOT 13 BLOCK 58 1-05-37-35-0050-00580-0130 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: PATRICK J OMALLEY ESTATE



SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk

SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk

NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452791 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013

NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452803 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013

Description of Property: NEW OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS GRANADA CIRCLE PARCEL B

Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of November, 2013. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452799 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2013TD274 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that A & G CATTLE CORPORATION the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1867


Description of Property: NEW OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS GRANADA CIRCLE UNIDENTIFIED PARCEL HALF CIRCLE IN BLOCK 42 1-06-36-34-0030-00420-0090 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: ADA ROGERS WILSON BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA S E WILSON JR Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of November, 2013. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452802 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013 PUBLIC NOTICE The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners will hold its Regular Session on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the “Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom” at the Historic Courthouse, 304 N.W. 2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida. Any person deciding to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purposes, he or she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of such proceedings is made, which record shall include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator’s Office not later than four (4) working days prior to the proceeding at 304 N.W. 2nd Street, Room 123 Okeechobee, Florida 34972, or call 863.763.6441. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY). Frank Irby, Chair Board of County Commissioners Okeechobee County, Florida Sharon Robertson, Clerk Board of County Commissioners Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Paula Poskon/ Deputy Clerk 453983 ON 10/4/2013

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2013TD273 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that A & G CATTLE CORPORATION the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1866


Description of Property: NEW OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS GRANADA CIRCLE PARCEL C 1-06-36-34-0030-00000-00C0 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: ADA ROGERS WILSON BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA S E WILSON JR Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of November, 2013. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Robin R. Parrish Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 within two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 452800 ON 9/27;10/4,11,18/2013 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE. Notice is hereby given that the following vehicles will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S.. 713.78 on the sale dates at the locations below at 9:00 a.m. to satisfy towing and storage charges. 1998 GMC 1GTCS1946W8539686 Sale Date:10/18/2013 2005 Chevrolet 2G1WF52E859109018 Sale Date:10/21/2013 Location:Rapid Auto Disposal 4870 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 Lienors reserve the right to bid. 453977 ON 10/4/2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. PROBATE DIVISION. CASE NO.: 2005-CP-303 IN RE: The Estate of WALTER J. BORAK, Deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WALTER J. BORAK, deceased, whose date of death was (found on) September 7, 2003, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and

other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The first publication date of this notice is: October 4, 2013. Personal Representative: J. MARK BORAK 117 West Seventh Street Duluth, Minnesota 55806 Attorney for Personal Representative: COLIN M. CAMERON, ESQ. 200 N.E. 4th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 (863) 763-8600 Fla. Bar No. 270441 [email protected] 454037 ON 10/4,11/2013

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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police Department (OCPD), the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or the Department of Corrections (DOC). • Darryl Ray Dubel, 47, S.E. 93rd Trail, Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 1 by Deputy Megan Holroyd on a DOC warrant charging him with the felony of violation of probation - failure to secure worker’s compensation coverage. He is being held without bond. • Justin Kase Mosteller, 23, S.E. 25th Drive, Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 1 by Deputy Megan Holroyd on an Okeechobee County warrant charging

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him with the felonies of dealing in stolen property and giving false information to a pawnbroker. His bond was set at $20,000. • Shannon Patrick Lee, 52, S.W. 10th St., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 1 by the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force on a felony charge of possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon, and a misdemeanor charge of driving while license revoked. His bond was set at $6,000. • Bradley Justin Sheltra, 28, S.E. 25th Drive, Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 1 by Deputy Timothy Porter on an Okeechobee County warrant charging him with the felony of grand theft-firearm (three counts). His bond was set at $60,000. • Khadijah N. Murray, 18, N.E. Third St., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 1 by Deputy Bart Potter on a felony charge of battery on an inmate by an inmate. Her bond was set at $1,500. • Robert Francis Medina, 41, S.E. 27th St., Okeechobee, was

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arrested Oct. 1 by Deputy Leland Schoonmaker on felony charges of grand theft-motor vehicle and fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer. He was also arrested on misdemeanor charges of resisting a law enforcement officer without violence and driving while license suspended. His bond was set at $6,000. • Milton Wayne Bishop, 46, N.W. 13th St., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 1 by Officer Cesar Romero on a felony charge of battery on a person 65 years of age or older. His bond was set at $2,500. • Austin Shane King, 17, N.E. Sixth St., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 2 by Deputy Timothy Porter on an Okeechobee County warrant charging him with the felonies of grand theftauto (three counts), burglary of a conveyance (two counts), armed burglary of a structure/ conveyance and grand theftfirearm. His bond was set at $130,000. • Esteban Medrano Arellano, 24, N.W. 21st Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 2 by Deputy Timothy Porter on an Okeechobee County warrant charging him with the felonies of grand theft-firearm (three counts). His bond was set at $60,000.

• Clive George Campbell, 61, N.E. Third St., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 2 by Deputy Leland Schoonmaker on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (oxycodone) without a prescription. He was released on his own recognizance. • Christopher Charles Lein, 27, S.E. 26th St., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 2 by Deputy Cody Hurst on an Okeechobee County warrant charging him with the felony of robbery and the misdemeanor of battery. He is being held without bond. • Bufford Tyson Wilson, 25, N.W. 53rd Terrace, Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 2 by Deputy Cody Hurst on felony charges of burglary of a structure while armed and grand theft. He was also arrested on misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. His bond was set at $25,500. This column lists arrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found innocent or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed.

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October May 27, 4, 2010 2013

Annual minimal regatta attracts 88 entries

The Adam Bryant Memorial Minimal Regatta, set for Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Scott Driver boat ramps, off State Road 78 at the Kissimmee River, has a record 88 boats entered, according to organizer J.D. Mixon of

the Okeechobee Kiwanis Club. Festivities start Friday evening with the boat check in and the Pre-Party, also at the Scott Driver ramps, from 4 to 10 p.m. The Pre-Party will include live entertainment,

give-aways every 30 minutes and boat creativity awards. A “surf and turf ” dinner will feature steak and shrimp. Boats are required to check in before 7 p.m. Tickets to the Pre-Party are $12 at the door. The homemade boat races will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday and continue until afternoon. Last year’s minimal regatta had 70 entries and the races ended around 2 p.m. There is no charge for spectators and the public is invited to come out and watch the races. The regatta is in memory of Adam Bryant. Adam was a volunteer fireman, talented musician, and charming young man whose

life was shortened by a devastating spinal cord injury in November 2002. He survived the initial accident and worked to recover until his passing in June 2004. Despite his suffering, he maintained his unique sense of humor, bringing frequent smiles to those close to him. This event is meant to be fun and allow creativity which truly exemplifies Adam’s spirit. Proceeds from the event will fund a scholarship for an Okeechobee High School graduate to attend firefighter/EMS school and to help make an Okeechobee County playground more accessible and interactive for disabled children.

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Yearling soccer team defeats Osceola, 6-1 By Charles M. Murphy

Okeechobee News Yearling continued a long winning streak over Osceola with a 6-1 victory in middle school soccer action Wednesday at Osceola. Yearling continued to display strong defense and was able to take advantage of a couple of Warrior defensive breakdowns to win the match. Despite the lopsided score, the match was intense, and the skill level for both schools was very high. Yearling coach Erick Rios said Osceola has improved a lot over the past few years and was a tougher opponent this year. An earlier match between the schools was cancelled by rain and won’t be made up this year. Yearling displayed a strong passing game on offense as well as they got several oneon-one opportunities with the Warrior goal keeper.

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“I feel our skills are more refined. I also think the tactical position of our team is different and is a little more effective,” he added. Rios’ goal was to have his young team improve this year. Instead the team has been almost as dominant as usual as they have allowed only two goals all season. He also praised his goal keeper who played physical soccer and isn’t afraid of contact. “We wanted a shutout today, but it is still a win so were happy with that,” he added. Alejandro Bucio has the only goal for the Warriors. Lazaro Nun’ez and Johnny Tijerina had two goals apiece, and Javier Hernandez and Brian Pin’on added one goal for the Bulls. Hernan Rayo, Brian Leal, Pin’on and Hernandez had assists. Yearling also had a strong match on Monday as they walloped Oslo, 8-0 in Vero Beach. Nunez had two goals while Leal, Carlos Herrera, Raya, Tijerina, Hernandez and Pin’on all had one goal in the match.

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YMS volleyballers top OMS; sweep ‘13 series By Charles M. Murphy

Okeechobee News Yearling overcame a stubborn Osceola volleyball squad 25-15 and 25-15 to sweep the season series between the two schools in middle school action Wednesday at Osceola. Megan Hargraves had eight aces, two kills and 13 digs. Rachel Bryan had three aces, eight kills and 12 digs for Yearling, (8-1). Osceola fell to (7-3). Osceola was able to match the Lady Bulls point-for-point in the first game until Hargraves stepped to the service line with the score (12-9), she ran off eight consecutive points to give YMS a 20-10 lead. Aces by Tori Garcia and Mallorie Thomas finished off the first game for YMS. Osceola got a service ace from Kassie Weldon in the first game. Several of the points were long volleys. The second game was a similar scenario. Osceola trailed only 6-4 after a kill by Bryan, but Stephanie Ruiz had a huge run of serves,

including an ace, to build a 14-6 lead. Bryan added an ace and a kill, Thomas an ace and Osceola made two crucial faults on serve to help close out the match for Yearling. YMS coach Kellyann Campbell said the team played consistently, covered the court, and passed the ball well. She said the team was a little slower than she would like. Campbell said Osceola is always a key opponent on the schedule and the girls were ready to play them. “You never know what will happen until the start of the game. My team was focused a lot on the match with Brighton and that is what we’ve been working for,” she added. Campbell admitted the long service runs in each game played a key role for the Lady Bulls. She said the team practices serves daily because they are an important part of the game. “Serves are your biggest winner. If you miss a serve you give your opponent a point and our main focus is to get the serves over,” she added.

Campbell said her team won’t have to be motivated to play Pemayetv Emahakv who defeated Yearling earlier this year. Ruiz said the team could have done better but they were glad to get to win. “The win is really good for us. Some of us weren’t on our best game as we made mistakes on serve.” Ruiz said the key to her serves is not trying to over hit or kill the ball. She said her goal is to get the ball over the net. She said

she was impressed with how the Warriors played. “I think they worked hard. Once they got used to our height and our players, they tried their best to beat us,” she added. Osceola played a strong match with Pemayetv Emahakv on Tuesday as they fell at the reservation, 25-19 and 25-23. Coach Lauren Throop said her girls played hard and have really improved as the year has progressed.

Okeechobee Sports News in Brief By Charles M. Murphy

Okeechobee News • The Lady Brahman golf team finished third at the Hawkins Crutchfield Golf Tournament in Sebring held on Sept. 30. There were eight high schools represented at the competition. Oxbridge High School was the winner with a score of 368. Garris Hill shot 76 for Oxbridge. McKeel Academy was the runner up with three golfers who shot in the 90s. OHS shot 400 as a team. Hannah Raulerson led the Lady Brahmans with a score of 90 over 18 holes. Cameron White shot 101, Danyelle Sheffield 104, and Kirsten Doney shot 105 for OHS. Coach Bruce Conrad said he really enjoyed the tournament and felt it was a productive day for his team. “I know we are capable of scoring better but the weather really hasn’t cooperated,” he said.. “We just haven’t had the opportunity to practice and work on our game.” The girls match Tuesday with Clewiston was postponed. Sebring High won the boys tournament with a score of 313. There were 23 schools in the team competition Monday. Gainesville High was second and Gainesville Buchholz and West Orange tied for third place. Jeremy Camino of Sebring shot a 73 and Pureun Kim of Gainesville High shot the low score of the day, 71. The OHS boys golf team recently lost to Jensen Beach 163-197 in a match played on the Treasure Coast. • The Osceola Warriors soccer squad defeated Storm Grove 6-3 on Monday in

Vero Beach. Jose Mata-Gonzales had three goals while Enrique Velasquez, Elias Sowell and Brendan Bostwick each added one goal for Osceola. Coach Jorje Botello said the Warriors road trips have been riddled by poor weather this Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy year but Monday was a rare opportunity to Kassie Weldon got Osceola off to a show what the team could do at another good start with two service points in school. He said his team came with full force the first game. and quieted the partisan crowd. He was also impressed with the passing of his team on offense. • The Yearling girls volleyball team defeated Oslo Middle on Monday, 25-8, and 2513. Megan Hargraves had six aces and two kills. Tyra Smith and Artha Jonassaint both added two aces. Rachel Bryan had three aces and four kills and Tory Garcia had two aces, five assists and one kill. Ariana Robshaw had five digs on defense. Stephanie Ruiz had three aces. Coach Kellyann Campbell said she was impressed with the teamwork, “I feel we are getting stronger with each match we play. We are looking forward to some important matches this week.” YMS is (7-1) this season. They played Osceola on Wednesday and Brighton on Thursday. The YMS Young Guns also defeated Oslo, 25-14. Ashley Bowers had five assists and one service ace. Mallorie Thomas had five kills and two aces. Campbell said the younger girls continue to play great and have continued to improve throughout the season. “They have worked extremely hard this season and are making Yearling proud,” she added.

FEMA has National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System FEMA’s National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS) is activated following a Presidentially-declared disaster to reunite families that have become separated as a result of the disaster. Once the disaster is declared, Individuals and families can register online at www. fema.gov or by phone at 1-800-588-9822, 24-hours a day, when the system is activated. http://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit/recovery-directorate/national-emergency-family.

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Tyra Smith prepares to serve for Yearling. Serves played a key role in the Lady Bulls’ victory Wednesday.

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