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Otherarea ews -Page -Il Okeechobee News Vol. 96 No. 279 Thursday, October 6, 2005 504 Plus tax Brief Road closures The 1200 block of S.R. 70 W. will be closed to all traffic during the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Oct. 8 and 9. Detours will be posted and Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office deputies and officers from the Okeechobee City Police Department will be manning the intersections. Westbound traffic will be detoured to N.W Ninth Avenue, to N.W Ninth Street and then to U.S. 98. Eastbound traffic will be detoured from U.S. 98 to N.W Ninth Street and then to N.W. Ninth Avenue. The detours were designed to attempt to move traffic through non-residential areas. Inside NES students begin reading program Kindergarten On Monday, Sept. 26, the kindergarten students at NES celebrated Johnny Appleseed's birthday. The children made hats, ate apples and made applesauce. The children dressed like Johnny Appleseed and read the story about "The Little Red House." The students enjoyed their day celebrating Johnny Appleseed. Page 3 Spotlight On NASCAR's Edwards CHARLOTTE, N.C. Carl Edwards has managed to stay under the radar through the first three Chase for the cham- pionship races. That should change for him this weekend when he heads to Kansas Speedway - the clos- est thing to a a home- town track for the Mis- souri native. Edwards Carl Edwards is expecting Carl Edwards a ton of friends and family to make the two-hour trip from Columbia, Mo., to Kansas for Sunday's race. He went home earlier this week to do as much catching up as he can in an effort to free his schedule at the track and allow him to concentrate on racing. Page Drought Index Current: 464 Source: Florida Division of Forestry Local Burn Ban: None Lake levels 15.41 feet Lake level ' LastYear: 17.77 feet , (SOURCE: South Florida Water Manage- ment District. Depth given in feet above sea level.) Index Classifieds ....... .9-11 Comics ............8 Community Events .4 Crossword .........10 Obituaries ..........3 Opinion ............4 Speak Out ..........4 Sports .............7 TV ...............11 Weather ............2 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com newsblog.info Online news & information IIIIIII Illlill City approves zoning change By Audrey Blackwell Okeechobee News Despite protestations from a local citizen, the Okeechobee City Council gave final approval for a zoning change of property belonging to Christopher and Gail Newman at their meeting Tuesday night. The approval of Ordinance No. 915 changed 1.64 acres of developed land at 207 N.E. Park Street from heavy commercial (CHV) to central business district (CBD) zoning. CBD zoning was established a few years ago as a way to allow for less parking than that required under CHV zoning requirements, according to Councilwoman Lydia Jean Williams. CBD zoning helps busi- nesses that are in older buildings and do not have space enough to fulfill CHV requirements for park- ing, water retention and storm water drainage rules, she said. The Newmans were the last property owners to request the CBD zoning before a moratorium was placed on such zoning early this year. The Newmans had requested the rezoning in November 2004, and while the city's planning board recom- mended the rezoning, the coun- cil did not pass the ordinance: The Newmans filed a lawsuit to appeal the council's decision. The issue was discussed at the Aug. 16 City Council meeting ahd council members could not reach a decision. They held an executive session on Sept. 6 to discuss their options and the item was put on the agenda for their Sept. 20 meeting. However, S. :A ,Just call me Bubba Mayor James Kirk was out of town for that meeting and the item was tabled until the Oct. 4 meeting. Tommy Hoover, who opposes the CBD zoning, later said the council deliberately waited to vote on the zoning until the mayor was present because they wanted the mayor's affirmative vote to get the measure passed. Council members Dowling Watford and Lowry Markham voted nay, while Mrs. Williams and Noel Chandler voted for the measure. Mayor Kirk's affirma- tive vote got the measure passed. Mr. Watford confirmed to Mr. Hoover that the moratorium remains in effect on CBD zoning. "There will be no more CBD zoning. That is certainly my intention," Mr. Watford said. Councilman Chandler said that because situations come up where people have a problem with the parking regulations, the council needs to come up with a way for them to address the issue. See Zoning Page 2 Okeechobee News/Lorna Jablonski Bubba, the Brahman mascot, is present at most home varsity football games. He will be in attendance Friday night for the Brahman homecoming game against the Sebring Blue Streaks. He usually has an entourage of FFA members and agriculture students with him. Some of them are (left to right) Kayla Walters, Amanda May, Bubba and Tarin Weintraub. Bubba: The legend lives on By Loma Jablonski Okeechobee News It's another hot, humid fall night in Okeechobee. The drums of the high school band can be heard several blocks away. Fans pour into the stadium in anticipation of another great night of high school football. As the stands fill and the play- ers take to the field, a lone figure stands vigilantly at the corner of the south end zone. He makes his appearance at almost every home game. His mere presence spurs on the team and fires up the hometown crowd. He is sim- ply known as Bubba and this is his team, his crowd and his town. Bubba is a 7-year old pure- bred Brahman bull, and is the official mascot of the high school and unofficial mascot of the entire town. His likeness appears on T-shirts; his picture hangs on many business walls; and, his face has even adorned a local company's satellite dish before the winds of Hurricane Jeanne blew it away. Bubba's ancestors came from India. The Brahman breed is a result of the cross-breeding of three breeds found in India. They are the Guzerat, the Nellore and the Gir. These are the "sacred cattle of India", and many of the Hindu faith will not eat meat from them, will not per- mit them to be slaughtered and will not sell them. They are known as intelligent, inquisitive, shy animals that are unusually easy to care for, hardy and adapt- able to a wide range of feed and climate. The cross became known as the Brahman here in the United States. University of Missouri studies found that Brahmans and Euro- pean cattle do well in tempera- tures down to eight degrees Fahrenheit. But European cattle do not do well in temperatures above 70, degrees Fahrenheit. On the other hand, tempera- tures up to and beyond 105 degrees have little effect on Brahmans. Their ability to with- stand intense heat makes the Brahman a very popular breed in the South. Part of this ability to withstand the heat comes from the fact that they are able to sweat freely through the pores of their skin. Their short, thick coats reflect most of the sun's rays, giv- ing the breed the ability to graze in the rhidday sun. The abun- dance of loose skin on the Brah- man also helps it to withstand heat by increasing the amount of body surface for cooling. The Missouri studies also found that Brahmans produce less internal body heat in hot weather than European cattle do. They are also less prone to disease and thrive on a variety of feeds and pasture conditions. Brahmans are so different genet- ically from most species that they can be bred with almost any other breed and the result will be a bigger, stronger calf. For these reasons, breeders have crossbred Brahmans with other breeds to produce a hearti- er strain of beef cattle. Two very popular crosses are the Angus/Brahman known as Bran- gus and the Hereford/Brahman cross known as Brafords. Brahmans like affection and can become very docile and easy to handle, which probably explains why Bubba is the way See Bubba Page 2 nED I1-s.-%a prow (4anul r i&%boo- n" rpb%%&i nammbiqmlded irm lb a- .lw CL-~ 0) %M - ~ - - - - - 8 "16510 00024'" 5 u.S. Tarnm* rhurn% toward north Florida I'si iretous t ers sai StEP 0 ms In g :z~ 0) L- 0) 0) E 0 0 L) Cl, . k & 1% 2 .The Okeechobee News, Thursday, October 6, 2005 News Briefs Zoning USACE hosts lake meeting CLEWISTON The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the John B. Boy Auditorium, 1200 S.W.C. Owens Ave., in Clewiston beginning at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to gather comments concerning the Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule Study (LORSS), and potential improvements to the Water Supply and Environment Schedule (WSE). For information, contact the Jacksonville District Corporate Communication Office at (904) 232-2235; or, by e-mail at public- mail.cesaj.usace.army.mil. Miniature horse show coming here OKEECHOBEE The Minia- ture Horse Club of South Florida will hold their Florida Miniature Horse Show Oct. 22 and 23 at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center, 4200 S.R. 70 E. Gates will open at 9 a.m. both days, shows will start at 10 a.m. Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and $1.50 for students. The American Miniature Horse Registry classes will be shown Saturday, and the American Miniature Horse Association classes will be shown Sunday. Halter classes will be held both mornings, while performance classes will be held in the after- noon. For information, call: (561) 798-6129; (772) 341-7610; or, (863) 763-7724. Legislative body will meet Nov. 2 OKEECHOBEE State Repre- sentative Frank Attkisson, chair- man of the Okeechobee County Legislative Delegation, has announced that the next meeting of that group will be Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 1:30 until 4 p.m. in the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners cham- bers, 304 N.W. Second St. The delegation will hear con- cerns and ideas for potential legis- lation. Members of the communi- ty, as well as local and county governments, may present their concerns to the delegation at this time. If you are want to address the delegation., contact the Rep. Attkisson's district office at (407) 943-3078 by Oct. 3. Airboaters helping in recovery efforts The Florida Airboat Associa- tion asks that the websites - www.flairboat.com and www.air- boatworld.com be the primary contact points for those interested in volunteering their airboats to assist in Hurricane Katrina recov- ery efforts. Homebuyer classes held each Wednesday OKEECHOBEE The USDA, rural housing service, can now loan up to $172,632 for housing mortgages for very low and low- income applicants. For prequalification for this loan, call (863) 763-3345 to reserve your seat for one of our homebuyer classes. Classes are held on Wednes- days, starting at 9 a.m. Project HOPE offers counseling People who have been dis- placed to Okeechobee due to Hurricane Katrina can contact Project HOPE (Helping Our Peo- ple in Emergencies), 1600 S.W. Second Ave., at (863)634-1410, for crisis counseling and referral to various agencies. . - m... --- -, o 4WD -4 h l .-o 40 ab 41b m 0 - __dam. o q-dm Continued From Page 1 City planner James LaRue sug- gested they come up with ideas of how to use the CBD district. Mr. Hoover suggested the council discuss setting up a citi- zens' committee about what peo- ple would like to see for parking downtown. The mayor respond- ed that Mr. Hoover should ask for the item to be put on the council's agenda for a future date. Discussion on whether to allow a Green Market in Flagler Park on Thursdays from 4 until 7 p.m. brought about mixed reviews and sometimes heated debate from council members. However, the measure passed with Mrs. Williams abstaining because the market is a Main Street project and she is executive director of the group. The market would be operat- ed by Main Street with guidelines and would focus on the sale of locally grown or produced food items. Main Street would apply for a use permit as a non-profit organization. Maureen Burroughs said Main Street is supporting local businesses to have more alternative sales opportunities. Mayor Kirk said if Main Street were allowed to hold such an event that allowing the Chamber of Commerce access for similar events would only be fair. Discussion ensued around whether the Hamrick Trust, which oversees the city's park activities, would allow for the ven- dors in the park. Mr. Markham said he did not think that such events were in Okeechobee News/Audrey Blackwell Floyd Selph (left) received a 15-year employee service award and a clock from Mayor James Kirk (right) Tuesday night at the city council meeting. Ricky Holt (center) received a Certificate of Appreciation for years of service on the Pension Board. keeping with the last will and tes- tament of the benefactor. City attorney John Cook said there was nothing in writing in the document against such an event. After length debate and discus- sion, Darrell Donnelly, president of the Chamber of Commerce, stood and said that he stands "shoulder to shoulder with Main Street" on allowing such events in the park. He asked why someone would want to hinder sales and events that would promote busi- nesses and improve the tax base of the city. He reiterated what the city attorney said about nothing being in print that says such an event cannot be held in the park. "This has been going on for years this cloak of deception," he said, adding it was time for it to stop. Applause and cheering broke out from the crowd of about 20 citizens and business owners in the audience. "Times have changed and most people think this is a step forward," said Brenda O'Connor, executive director of the Cham- ber. "I know people who would love to be in the park. This is an ag area the hub of South-Central Florida. For people to come and spend their money here is good for us." Another topic brought some heated comments from some council members. Mark Troendle appeared before the council to secure a pre- liminary plat approval for chang- ing the sewage system on his development at Brentwood Estates. However, he had already built four homes under the previ- ously approved preliminary plat and the fact that he was now ask- ing for a system change brought tough questions his way. Mr. Troendle is building 15 sin- gle family residences. Apparently, he changed his mind about the sewer system and opted instead to place individual septic tanks on the properties. Councilman Watford asked Mr. Troendle how he got to that point and said he was concerned that if Mr. Troendle were allowed to make such a major change oth- ers would want the same kind of treatment when making changes in their developments after con- struction has already begun. "It upsets me," he said, adding he was concerned the decision might come back to haunt them. The measure passed with Mr. Watford voting no, Mr. Markham abstaining and Mrs. Williams and Mr. Chandler voting yes. In other business, the council presented a 15-year service award to Floyd Selph and announced a five-year service award to William Hill. announced a Certificate of Appreciation for Citizen Board service to Dr. Christopher Mavroides and Thomas Keller. presented a Certificate of Appreciation for Pension Board service to Ricky Holt; approved the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 916 regarding a rezoning application for Herbert and Rachel Phillips, owners of Dairy Queen, and set Oct. 18 as a final public hearing date. approved the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 917 and set Nov. 1 as the final public hear- ing date for the proposal to include Main Street's Murals and Visual Arts program guidelines in the land development regula- tions. approved moving John Whidden from alternate to regu- lar member of the Board of To Reach Us MHAR1 P. O. Box 639; 107 S.W. 17th Street, Suite D Okeechobee, FL 34974 WUhllet www.Newszap.com To S3~Id t News The Okeechobee News welcomes sub- missions from its readers. Opinions, calendar items, stories ideas and pho- tographs are welcome. Call (863) 763- 3134 to reach our newsroom. Items may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed. EM okeenews@newszap.com SAIft (863) 467-2033 To Paco A Display ld E-Ml okecompo@strato.net To Place A Classifled Ad 5711-I53-2 2 to place a classified advertisement from home. Ft 877-354-2424 E-t classad@newszap.com E-1k billteam@newszap.com Newszap! Online News & Information Get the latest local news at www.newszaD.com Adjustments/land Planning Agency/Planning Board/Design Review Board. He fills the spot of Thomas Keller, who resigned from the boards. Epifanio Juarez was named to replace Mr. Whid- den's alternate position on the boards. approved the 2005 holiday schedule which changes the council meeting dates to once a month for November and Decem- ber. The council will meet Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 during the holidays. approved an agreement with Environmental Compliance Ser- vices, Inc., granting them permis- sion to enter the city's right-of- way at Auto Clinic, 223 S. Parrott Ave. approved a temporary street closing of Southwest Park Street and adjoining avenues for a holi- day celebration being organized by Main Street from 5 until 9 p.m. on Nov. 29. approved a reduction in parking space requirements sub- mitted by David Conlon, Okee- chobee Land, LLC for property on S.R. 70 near Radio Shack for three restaurant-type businesses. discussed proposals to pur- chase property in the city's Com- merce Center. Ross and Travis Chambers with Adron Fence Co. told the council they would like to purchase a lot in the center and believe a price of $110,000 per acre is a fair value. They have 32 employees and expect the num- ber to increase greatly with a gate business they are building. "Any piece of the pie at this price is a blessing," Ross Chambers said. He said they cannot grow at their current location and need the space to expand their businesses. - mmmmo .4 N Bubba - ~- - *- ~ ,w 0 * ql _ - .~ m - _ - ~- '~- - -a -e -- *- "Copyrighted Materia -- ** e.U.. .J *.... - ziynuicateau .ontent - --o Available from Commercial News Pr< * 0 4D * - wa- do.--- 4b- W v ft -000- -4w- - --mom q p --so 4 ft .ww -. -0- - q-w 40-.- ~ -. -40 C w- Ab- o C QNN qb mm -.00 .4- .C qm ~ -b-41 dm. S - do- - ftm~ -l 4b & - M- 41b- 's AD-- 41b 400. - owsoumo Continued From Page 1 he is. His past also has a great deal to do with his present tempera- ment. The present Bubba has been --- the O.HS. mascot for the past ^ three years. He was born on Grey Shadow Ranch in Florida and then purchased by Joe Butt in Ten- nessee to be used as a show bull. Bubba was shown extensively by o" Mr. Butt before being purchased SI by the Okeechobee FFA. He was I brought to Okeechobee to replace the former Bubba, who had been the mascot for many years before S_ developing arthritis in his later years. He retired to a home with oviders" high green grass to live out his remaining years in comfort. The big guy is loved by every- one. Children and adults alike are drawn to him at every game. Bubba's coat gleams like shiny vel- vet. His colors range from almost black around the neck, shoulders *-*- P and lower thighs to a beautiful sil- very grey around his torso. He has large wide set eyes that sparkle S- with intelligence and warmth. But make no mistake about it. - - Bubba has a presence that demands respect. He is feared by the out-of-town players who spot him at a game. He is large very large. He weighs close to one ton and stands at the end zone without a fence or cattle prod to control him. The high school students who work with Bubba show their love of the gentle giant. They are affec- tionate with him, but know how to read his moods. They are also very protective of him. They are a credit to both the agriculture department and Future Farmers of America of Okeechobee High School. Bubba is a proud symbol of Okeechobee High School, but he is also a working bull. Bubba pro- duces 10 to 12 calves each year, several which are following in their father's show ring footsteps. The fact that he is a breeding bull and still is docile enough to stand in front of hundreds of screaming fans and loud music handled by young adults shows how out- standing he really is. Bubba will be present at Friday night's homecoming game against Sebring. He'll be easy to spot he's the big guy keeping watch over the end zone. Te Start Stog A Paper FPbM : (E7 353-2424 EM-t readerservices@newszap.com The Okeechobee News is available daily via home delivery and is on sale at rack and store locations throughout Okeechobee County. Call the office to find out if your home is within our present home-distribution boundaries. Call 877-353-2424 to report a missed newspaper or poor delivery. Additional copies of the newspaper are available for 50 cents daily through Saturday and 75 cents for Sunday at the office. Home delivery subscriptions are available at $29.43 for three months. The Okeechobee News is published every day of the year by the Okeechobee New, 107 S.W. 17th Street, Sutie D, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Periodicals postage paid at Okeechobee, FL. Postmaster Send Address changed to Okeechobee News, P.O. Box 639, Okeechobee, FL 34973, USPS 406-160. Printed at Sunshine Printing, a subsidiary of Independent Newspapers. mOft printing@ct.net EMSt printing@ct.net Okeechobee News Imthm M Iuslul eut NeWnpaer lIc. ---------- MEMO m - --------- I - I * . . 0 o . - - w The Okeechobee News, Thursday, October 6, 2005 0 Excitement grows as North Elementary students begin reading program Kindergarten On Monday, Sept. 26, the kindergarten students at NES cele- brated Johnny Appleseed's birth- day. The children made hats, ate apples and made applesauce. The children dressed like Johnny Appleseed and read the story about "The Little Red House." The students enjoyed their day celebrating Johnny Appleseed. Second Grade Mrs. Garcia's class is reading the Enormous Turnip. The stu- dents enjoyed taking a bite of a real turnip. In math, we are sub- tracting and we are continuing to work with addition facts. Parents, please help your child study addi- tion facts. In science, we are learning i about how we grow and "N , change. Mrs. Saucier's class is working on the 'Enormous Turnip'. The students are reading the story aloud. Also, we are working in a science book about different habitats. Mrs. Whitaker's class read the story Wilson Sat Alone. They then developed their own stories about things, they like to do when they are alone. After writing the rough draft and editing,. the students typed their stories using our lap- top computer lab. To top it all off, they created a portrait of them- selves using various materials. Be sure to stop by room 158 and check out their fabulous stories. Mrs. Murray's first and second graders are excited to be taking accelerated reader tests and earn- ing points toward rewards. The class is also working toward adding many problems as fast and accurately as they can with a method called Touch Math. Mrs. Phillips' second graders are excited to begin Accelerated Reader! Students have already started their own waiting list to take tests. Students will be able to take A.R. tests each morning, and during silent reading time. In sci- ence we are studying "Changes in Habitats." In math, we are work- ing on subtraction strategies. Please encourage your child to read aloud to you each night. Third Grade Miss Raulerson's class is start- ing the addition chapter in Math. Students need to know their addi- tion facts quickly from memory without using their fingers. Mrs. VanDeman's class is read- ing a biography of Gordon Parks. We are learning to read different kinds of books besides fiction. We are also drilling our subtraction facts and getting better every week! Mrs. Whitlock's class is really excited about starting to take A.R. tests this week. They have done a super job of reading and are ready to earn some points to spend in the A.R. store. Mrs. Dennison's class is work- ing on Animal Classification Note- books. Students are classifying animals and writing facts about the animals in each category. We are also beginning the addition chapter in math. Students need to practice addition facts. Miss Alonso's class has been eagerly awaiting the start of A.R. tests. Students should continue reading their A.R. books. We are also working on mastering sub- traction through use of the Mad Minute. ._E "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" r. b rallhr m u Submitted to the Okeechobee News/South Elementary School Many thanks Students in Miss Kalchert and Mrs. Timmons class put together a class book expressing their thanks for the RIF books. Mrs. Davino, the Media Specialist at South, would also like to thank Mrs. McNitt, Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell for their help in the distribution of the books. Thanks to the donation from the Kiwanis Club all elementary children in Pre-K through the 5th Grade receive three free books each school year. Ronald B. Smith, Esq. John "Jack" Jordan, Esq, Family La\- Criminal Law% Divorces Child Support* Paternity Adoption Criminal Defense Probate Civil Litigation Evictions Foreclosures Corporations Tlle hiring ol 3r, Tcracly s ,n mlporl3rj CleislOI and should no0 bN ba~Ed solely or, adv.erliSeslS Belot you dEcidE. 3~ah us. to send you trse e hion inlorm3al1on abouI or qual.,fica ,.oo0 aid e pernc& To sa\ e time and money by having the ne\\ s- paper delivered to your home. call Reader Education Scholarship fund established A scholarship fund is being. established through the Okee- chobee Education Foundation in memory of Joyce Ruth Hacker, who recently died of lung cancer. Ms. Hacker was a physical education teacher that taught in the Okeechobee County school system for 30 years. To contribute to the fund, mail or take contributions to the Osce- ola Middle School, 825 S.W. 28th St., in Okeechobee. Contributions can also be taken to the Okee- chobee County School Board offices at 700 S.W. Second Ave. Checks should be made payable to the Okeechobee Edu- cational Foundation, and note' that it is for the Joyce Hacker Scholarship. Submitted to the Okeechobee News/South Elementary School New books Students at South Elementary really enjoyed receiving a free RIF book provided to them by our local Kiwanis Club and School Board. Pictured above are some fifth grade students in Mrs. King's class who made this big "Thank You" poster because.they enjoyed the books in a big way. Memorial Tribute SRemember a loved one S' who has departed with a special Memorial Tribute in this newspaper. Your tribute can be published following the memorial services, or to commemorate an anniversary ofyour loved one's birth or passing. You can add a photograph of your loved one, lines from a poem or scripture, and special art or borders and we'll make sure it all comes together attractively and tastefully. Visit www2.newszap.conVmemorlals for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. Put a spin on your holiday baking!! Okeechobee Holiday Traditions, an Okeechobee News Special Section, * will be featuring cherished recipes, craft ideas and holiday traditions of your friends and neighbors and we want yours, too! Do your kids cook? We are welcoming recipes for our S "Kids Cook" portion of this section, if your kids enjoy cooking and have a favorite recipe they would like to share Please send it in. a I Deadline for entries is Oct. 25, 2005 ] Please send to: . Holiday Traditions Services at 1-S77-353-2424 or e-mail readerser\ icee-s new /szap.col. If you're already a subscriber and have questions o r requests about \ our home del erlv, call Reader Services at 1-877-353-2424 or e-mail . readerser\ ices (I'lew\szap.co. m. ,- J Okeechobee News , 40000D lows iris is L VW4". -.1 0 4 OPINION The Okeechobee News, Thursday, October 6,2005 Speak Out Have an opinion or a question about a public issue? Post it anytime at the Okeechobee issues blog at http://newsblog.info/0904. It is a hometown forum so visit the page as often as you would like and share your comments (but no personal attacks or profanities, please). You can also make a comment by calling our Speak Out 24-hour opinion line at (863) 467-2033, fax (863) 763-5901 or sending e-mail to okeenews@newszap.com. You can also mail submissions to Okeechobee News, P.O. Box 639, Okeechobee, Fla. 34973. Com- ments will be published in the newspaper as space permits. I would like a little clarification. I recently read an article in a coastal newspaper on Sept. 26 about the history of crackers and bull whips and stuff like this. It said this gentleman was a ninth-generation Okee- chobeean, but I'd like to know how that can be. I don't know if it was a misprint. I go back four generations to 1845 and he looks like he's about my age, maybe a little older. My great grandfather was born in Levy County in 1845 and I was born in 1945 and I'm only a fourth-gen- eration. I'd like to know how far back he goes. Public issues blogs Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. Topics include: * Belle Glade/South Bay issues: newsblog.info/0901 * Clewiston issues: http://newsblog.info/0902 * Hendry County issues: http://newsblog.info/0802 * Moore Haven/Glades issues: http://newsblog.info/0903 *Okeechobee city/county issues: http://newsblog.info/0904 *Pahokee issues: http://newsblog.info/0905 Go to newszap.com, click on your community and then on "community blogs and links." Guest Commentary Help provided kids with school supplies (Editor's Note: This letter was sent to Sharon Vinson of the Community Collaborative Coun- cil to thank them for their help with donating school supplies to foster children.) Dear Ms.Vinson, On behalf of United For Fami- lies and the children and families we serve, I want to thank you and the Okeechobee Community Col- laborative Coalition (CCC) for your very generous involvement in our school supplies for foster children program. Thanks to you. United For Families and My Aunt's House were able to provide all foster children in Okeechobee County with book bags and school sup- plies. I personally was able to see the look on one child's face when her foster mother presented her with a red bag overstuffed with crayons, papers, notebooks and markers. She was so excited, and her foster mother was very appre- ciative of the help. This child is a 14-year-old girl abandoned by her father and struggling with school and issues of self esteem. This gift' of book bag was proof that peo- ple in the world care about her. Thank you again for your con- tribution. It's unfortunate that most donors never know how great their simple gifts are. Maybe this will help you understand how important you are to us. Christina Kaiser resource coordinator 10570 S. Federal Highway, Suite 201 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 772-398-2920; 772-398-2925 fax Community Events AARP drivers safety course planned The Crime Prevention Unit of Okeechobee will sponsor an AARP driver safety course on Oct. 15 and Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. both days. Tuition is $10 and must be paid by check.: The event will be, held behind the office of the Okeechobee Coun- ty Tag Agency, 307 N.W Fifth Ave. Registration for these classes should be-done in advance. Participants do not have to be mem- bers of AARP, or have AARP auto insurance. All seniors 50 and over are invited. For information, contact instructor D.J. Bryan at (863) 763-0351. Martha's House plans health fair Martha's House will be hosting a health fair on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a m. until noon at the American Legion, 501 S.E. Sec- ond St. There will be booths from various organizations in the community. This fair is one of the events held in October to high- light Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To participate in the health fair, call Martha's House at (863) 763-2893. Legion hosting steak dinner The Sons of the American Legion will host a steak dinner on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 3 until 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 501 S.E. Second St. The menu will consist of steak, baked potato, salad, roll and dessert for a $9 donation. There will also be live entertainment from 3 until 7 p.m. Northside church hosting concert The Northmen will be in concert .at the Northside Baptist Church, U.S. 441 N. at 98th Street, on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For information, call (863) 763-7165. Okeechobee News Our Purpose... The Okeechobee News is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida. 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Advertising Director: Judy Kasten News Editor: Eric Kopp National Advertising: Joy Parrish Office Manager: Karmen Brown Circulation Manager: Janet Madray Independent Newspapers, Inc. * Joe Smyth, Chairman * Ed Dulin. President STom Byrd, Vice President of Newspaper Operations Katrina Elsken Executive Editor MEMBER OF: I' Florida Press As.oclation ,,-- Okeechobee News 2005 For More Information See At Your Service On Page 2 Submitted photo/Zetta Durrance Hunt and Russell Domer. Looking Back ... This photo shows business on the north side of East Park Street, or Main Street as it was known then, near Taylor Creek during the 1920s. Some of the buildings are E.R. Kinsey General Merchandise, Riverside Caf6, Wingate Drug Store and Coker's Meat Shop. Do you have any old photos of the Okeechobee area or of Okeechobee citizens? If so, bring them by the Okeechobee News office, 107 S.W. 17th St., and we can copy them while you wait. Or, you can e-mail the photo and information about the photo to okeenews@okeechobee.com. Upcoming Events Thursday Tantie Quilters meet every Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Historical Society Museum on U.S. 98 N. For information call Margaret Smith at (863) 467-8020, or Janet Rinaldo at (863) 467- 0183. Family Histoly Center meets from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 S.W. Sixth St. Anyone interested in finding who your ancestors are is welcome to attend. There is Census, IGI (International Genealogical Index), Social Security Death Index and military information available. For information, call (863) 763-6510 or (863) 467-5261. Prayer group meets at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, 412 N.W. Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-5996. Christian Fellowship Prayer group meets at-9:30 a.m. in the fel- lowship hall at 412 N,W Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763- 5996. Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee will meet from noon until 1 p.m. at Village Square Restaurant, 301 W South Park St. All Kiwanis and the public are welcome. For information, contact Ray Worley at (863) 467-0985. Take Off Pounds Sensibly No. 47 will meet from 5 until 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. Please join us or ask questions. Call Doris at (863) 467-5206, or Hazel at (863) 763- 4923 for information. Cowboys for Christ will meet at Dunklin Memorial, 407 N.W Third Ave. Everyone is invited. For information, call Mike Fletcher at (863) 357-6257. Martha's House Inc. sponsors weekly support groups for women who are, or have been, affected by domestic violence and abusive relationships. The support groups are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. For information call (863) 763-2893, or call Shirlean Graham or Irene Luck at (863) 763-2893 or (863) 763-0202. The Social Security Administration Office has moved to the One Stop Center, 123 S.W. Park St., in Okeechobee. Representatives will be available there from 9 a.m. until noon. Free Adult Basic Education/GED and English as a second lan- guage classes will meet from 7 until 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 701 S.W. Sixth St. Okeechobee Outreach Hope Narcotics Anonymous will meet from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W Third St. For information, call Hugh Lambert at (863) 763-7185. Okeechobee Citizens Recreation Association, OCRA will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Teen Town, 305 N.W Second St. Anyone interested may attend. For information, contact Frank Coker at (863) 467-1941. A Special kind of Caring is a support group for family caregivers and is facilitated by Enid Boutrin, M.S.W. of Hospice of Okeechobee, and Laura Zel, L.C.S.W. of the Area Agency on Aging. The meeting is from 2 until 3 p.m. at 411 S.E. Fourth St. For information or to reserve your place in the group, call (863) 467-2321. Free respite care is avail- able for your loved one while you are in group at Dunklin Assisted Living/Adult Day Care, 407 N.W Second Ave. For information about respite care, call Lou at (863) 763-4524. Ongoing Caregiver Support GroupHospice of Okeechobee and the Area Agency on Aging sponsor a caregiver support group every Thursday at 2 p.m. Anyone who is caring for an ill family member is welcome to join. The group is facilitated by social workers and pro- vides an opportunity for caregivers to give one another support, information and ideas: The meetings are held at Hospice at 411 S.E. Fourth St. For information, call (863) 467-2321. Friday Tops Take off Pounds Sensibly No. 669 meets at 9 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W Second St. The public is invited.. All persons interested in a sensible approach to losing weight and becoming a part of a caring group are welcome to come and see what we are all about. For information, contact Ollie Morgret at (863) 467-9766. Highlands Social Dance Club welcomes the public to their dance every Friday, from 7:30 until 10:30 p.m. at the Sebring Civic Center, located at S.E. Lakeview and Center Avenue in Sebring. Tickets are $5 for members and $6 for guests. For information, call Fran at 382- 6978 or Juana at 471-9795. AA. meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W Third St. This is an open meeting. A.A. meets from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W Third St. This is an open speaker meeting.. Saturday Okeechobee Christian Cycles holds a ride every Saturday, weath- er permitting. The group meets at 7 a.m. at the Style Studio, 1600 S.R. 70 E. for the weekly meeting and leaves promptly at 7:30 a.m. Any- one interested in riding is invited. For information contact Holly Stewart at (863) 610-1251, Debbie Izzo at 634-6257, or Gene Rod- denberry at 610-1841. Habitat for Humanity of Okeechobee construction volunteers will meet in the parking lot of the Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, N.E. Third Street and N. Parrott Ave., at 7 a.m. Construction work will be at a Habitat work site in an adjoining county. Wear comfortable clothes suitable for working. Call (863) 357-1371, for information. Dual Recovery Anonymous meets at noon at Welcome House, 1925 U.S. 441 S.E. It is a self-help group for people with a desire to stop using alcohol and other intoxicating drugs, and a desire to man- age their emotional or psychiatric illness. It's an open discussion group. For information, call (863) 467-1026. AA. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 N. Parrott Ave. It will be a closed discussion. The Okeechobee Chapter DAR will meet at 10 a.m. at the Oakview Baptist Church, 677 S.W 32nd St. They would like to extend an invitation to anyone eligible for membership in NSDAR to attend, from October through May. For information call regent Ruth Lawson at (863) 763-2492, or vice-regent and registrar Bonnie Hill at (772) 597-4235. Sunday A.A meeting from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Church of Our Sav- iour, 200 N.W Third St. It will be an open step meeting. Monday VFW #10539 Ladies Auxiliary lunch and bingo will start at noon at the Post, 3912 U.S. 441 S.E. Auxiliary members and their guests are invited. Please R.S.VP. to (863) 763-2308. Community Events Transportation board to meet The Okeechobee County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordi- nating Board will meet Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. in the conference room at the Okeechobee County Health Department, 1728 N.W Ninth Ave. The meeting is open to the public. Car wash to help storm victims A car wash will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at VFW Post #9528, 2002 S.R. 78 W, in Buckhead Ridge to benefit victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The car wash is sponsored by VFW Post #9528 in conjunction with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Amvets Post #2001, the VFW Men's Auxiliary and Leonard's Pressure Cleaning. Donations of $5 and up will be accepted. Hot dogs and sodas will be available for a small dona- tion. To mail donations, make checks payable to: VFW #9528 Kat- rina Hurricane Relief Fund. For information, contact the Post #9525 at (863) 467-2882. Church hosting Christian speaker The First Baptist Church of Okeechobee, 401 S.W Fourth St., will host the best selling Christian author and speaker Beth Moore, who will be delivering messages via satellite, on Oct. 7 from 7 until 9:30 p.m. and on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. To register for the event, call the First Baptist Church at (863) 763-2171. Tickets for the two day event are $25. Volunteer meeting is planned There will be an organizational meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. for anyone wanting to donate their time and expertise to Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation'Center. Volunteers are needed for general maintenance, animal feeding and care, butterfly garden- ing, tour guides, fundraising and more. If interested, call Sue Arnold at (863) 763-4630. Troubled youth topic of talk show Family Stations, Inc., will air a radio talk show at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, on homeless, runaway abused and troubled youth. The featured guest will be Kathy Tuell, the president of the board of directors for the Florida Network of Youth and Family Ser- vices (FNYFS). The show will also air at 1 and 6 p.m: on WWFR, 91.7 FM, and 100.3 FM. This show originally aired on April 30, 2005. For information, contact the FNYFS at (850) 922-4324; or, visit their web site at www.floridanetwork.org. Church to host health fair A community health fair will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church complex, 901 S.W. Sixth St., on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. until noon. Free health services will include blood pressure screenings, diabetes screenings, eye exams, HIV screen- ings and skin cancer. Health education topics will include breast cancer, HIV, obesity education and pregnancy to birth. The fair is open to the public, and there will be free inflatable games for chil- dren. Deputies from the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office will be on hand to check the installation of your child's car seat. Booth space and sponsorships are available. For information, contact Alvaro Ortega at (863) 763-3727. Scout leaders are "celebrity waiters" Leaders and adult volunteers from Okeechobee Cub Scout Pack 964 will wait tables at Golden Corral Restaurant on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Scout pack. The Scouts are selling tickets for buffet dinner and drink for $9 each. Restau- rant patrons who buy their meals at the door may also help the Scouts by asking to'sit in the area of the restaurant manned by the Scouts. All tips given to the "celebrity waiters" will go to the Scout Pack. Ministerial association to meet The Okeechobee County Ministerial Association will meet at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Hospice of Okeechobee, 411 S.E. 4th St. Lunch will be provided. Healthy Start board meeting planned The board of directors of the Okeechobee Healthy Start Coali- tion will meet Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 11:30 a.m., in their office at 575 S.W 28th St., which is in the New Endeavors School building. This meeting is open to the public. The Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition is made up of citizens interested in promoting healthy families and healthy outcomes for babies in Okeechobee. For information about the coalition, contact executive director Kay Begin at (863) 462-5877. Seminar to deal with Medicare issues A complimentary luncheon seminar on the recent changes in Medicare will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the Clock Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Ave. Some of the topics to be explained are the changes made in Medicare, the new prescription drug ben- efit and long-term care. For information or to make a reservation, call (863) 385-0707. Grief and loss support group to meet Big Lake Hospice will hold daytime grief and loss support group meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month begin- ning Oct. 13. The group will meet at the Big Lake Hospice office at 3543 U.S. 441 S. in the Northlake Village Plaza. The meetings are free. For information, contact Karla at 800-299-4677. Hospice plans yard sale Hospice of Okeechobee will hold a yard sale on Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Hospice of Okeechobee volunteer house at the corner of S.E. Fourth St. and Third Ave. All proceeds benefit patient care in Okeechobee. Oktoberfest hosted by VFW Post #9528 VFW Post #9528 will host an Oktoberfest celebration Saturday, Oct. 15, starting at 1 p.m. for a $7 donation per person. German food will include schnitzel, bratwurst, sauerkraut, rotkraut, kartof- felsalat and more. Music will be provided by Alex and Johnny B. For information, call (863) 467-2882. The Okeechobee News, Thursday, October 6, 2005 OPINION The Okeechobee News, Thursday, October 6, 2005 5 Service Club Briefs American Legion Post #64 Sunday, Oct. 16: The Sons of the American Legion will host a steak dinner from 3 until 6 p.m. The dinner will consist of steak, baked potato, salad, roll, dessert, coffee and tea for a $9 donation. There will also be live entertainment from 3 until 7 p.m. Our kitchen is open daily, serv- ing regular menu and specials. Monday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.; Wednesday, tacos served from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Saturday from noon until 8 p.m.; Sunday from I until 8 p.m. Bar bingo will be held on Monday starting at 1 p.m., and on Thursday evenings beginning at 6 p.m., for members and guests. The second Wednesday of each month is our birthday party starting at 4 p.m.; bring a covered dish. The third Sunday of each month we have a ribeye steak din- ner with the Sons of the American Legion from 3 until 6 p.m. The Legion lounge is open Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. On Sunday, it opens at 1 p.m. Bingo is held every Saturday and Sunday night starting at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. There is entertainment in our lounge every Saturday night start- ing at 4 p.m. Friday night dinner is served from 4:30 until 6 p.m. for a dona- tion. Karaoke by Bruce will be from 7 p.m. until? Happy Hour in the lounge is from 4 until 7 p.m., Monday, Tues- clay ai id Thursday. Euchre will be on Monday and Wednesday from 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The American Legion Post 64 is located at 501 S.E. Second St. For information, call (863) 763-2950. Am-Vets #2001 Am-Vets No. 2001 will hold a regular informational meeting on the first Saturday of the month at the Buckhead, Ridge VFW Post #9528, 2002 U.S. 78 W, at 10 a.m. Applications for new members are available. Call Ray Disney at (863) 357-2138, or Don South at (863) 763-8954. Eagles Aeries #4137 Saturday, Oct. 29: Halloween party and lava lamp drawing pro- ceeds go to Snowball Queen Chari- ties. Our Queen and King will 'be .Diane and Bill Huston. .' Saturday and S3urda~i ht, 5 and 6: Yard sale ,i \ERi.Ei,"'Rin ,o: shine, 8 a.m. until? Donated items are appreciated. AP photo/Lance Cpl. Shane S.' Keller, US Army HO Looking for weapons This image released by the U.S. Army shows Marines from Head Quarters Platoon, Weapons Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion search a cave for a weapon cache dur- ing a patrol in Barwana, Iraq, on Tuesday Oct. 4. The U.S. military is waging two major offen- sives in Anbar, one at the Syrian border, the other around the town of Hadith, about 225 kilo- meters (140 miles) northwest of Baghdad to drive out al-Qaida in Iraq militants. Commanders are promising to finish the assaults in time for the voting to allow residents to go to the polls. Tuesday: bingo at 1 p.m. Food will be available for a dona- tion. Wednesday: bar bingo from 4 p.m. until? Food will be available. First and third Thursday: Auxil- iary at 6 p.m.; Aeries at 7 p.m. Friday: steak night (16-oz.) starting at 5 p.m. Cooked to order for a $10 donation. Music will be by Jimmy Harper. Saturday and Sundays: music at 7 p.m. First and third Sunday: break- fast cooked to order from 9 until 11 a.m. for $5 donation. Call the AERIES for other events, (863) 763-2552. ElksLodge #2558 The Elks Lodge is located on S.R. 70 East. For information, call (863) 763-6580. Tuesday: trustees meet at 7 p.m. First and third, 8 p.m., regular. meeting. * Wednesday: bingo will be at 7 p.m. The public is invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m: Refreshments will be available at 6 p.m. Friday: dinner and entertain, ment starting at 6 p.m. Members and guests are invited. Saturday: hamburgers from noon until 2 p.m.; bar bingo from 2 p.m. until? Okeechobee Masonic Lodge #237 The Okeechobee Masonic Lodge is located at 107 N.W Fifth Ave. For information about the club and events, call Rich Sweet at (863) 824-0262, or Kip Gardner at (863) 357-0427. The Masonic Lodge holds their meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Star #128 Okeechobee Chapter #128 has many fun activities planned on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For upcoming activities, contact WM. Margaret at (863) 467- 8020. B.H.R. Moose Lodge The lodge is located on U.S. 78 W. in Buckhead Ridge. The lodge's phone number is (863) 763-2250. In October:' meals will be served Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 until 7:15 p.m. and on Satur- days from 6:30 until 9 p.m. Call the Lodge to see what they are serving. Tuesday, Oct. 18: Moose membership meeting at 8 p.m. Members are urged to attend to learn what is planned for the com- ing months. Saturday, Oct. 22: Moose Lodge anniversary from 5 until 7:15 p.m. WO.T.M. will have a dinner of bratwurst and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and assorted desserts for a donation of $6. Karaoke will follow. Tuesday, Oct. 25: Moose enrollment meeting at 7 p.m. All prospective members should attend. Saturday, Oct. 29: WO.T.M. will serve dinner from 5 until 7:15 p.m. The dinner will consist of broccoli cheese soup, baked pork chops/apple walnut stuffing, orange-brown sugar glazed carrots, spiced apples and banana supreme for a donation of $6. Karaoke will follow. Saturday night: karaoke from 8 p.m. until? Wednesday, Friday and Satur- day nights meals will be served from 5 until 7:15 p.m. Call for the, menu. Thursday: at 7 p.m. is mem- ber appreciation and open mike night. Friday nights there will be music for dancing from 7 p.m. until? Call the Lodge to see who is playing. Sunday- morning breakfast is served from 9 until 11 a.m., with many items being offered. Reservations for the New Years Eve Party go on sale Oct. 14. Seating is limited so get your tickets early. They are $40 per couple or $20 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door. Moose Family Center #1753 The Moose Family Center #1753 is located at 159 N.W. 36th St. in Okeechobee. For information, call the Lodge at (863) 763-4954 or Norm at (863) 763-1550. *Saturday, Oct. 8: old-fashioned hobo dinner. Come dressed as a hobo for a prize. Sunday, Oct. 9: district meet- ing in Stuart. Tuesday, Oct. 11: WOTM chapter night Wednesday, Oct. 12: LOOM meeting Sunday, Oct. 16: turkey shoot, 9 a.m. until noon. Tuesday, Oct. 25: business meeting. Monday: bar bingo for mem- bers only at 6:30 p.m. Food will be served. Every Friday night and Sunday afternoon: special function just for kids and families check the bul- letin. Every Friday evening: easy lis- tening and fun dancing with the music of Michael Lee Scott. Friday evenings: food, fun and music. Every Saturday: at 1 p.m. Moose races and washer toss. Din- ner will be served at 3 p.m. Check the bulletin board for menu and cook. VFW Post #4423 The post is open noon until 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Events at this post are seasonable you should call (863) 763-0818 for information or visit the lodge 300 N.W. 34th St. You may write the post at P.O. Box 1137 Okeechobee Fla. 34972, Washer toss every Tuesday starting at 1 p.m. Everyone is wel- come. Every Wednesday during sea- son karaoke will be held from 5 until 9 p.m. Every Friday: bingo starts at 1 p.m. for members and guests fol- lowed by karaoke starting at 5 p.m. Saturday: .25-cent bingo at 1 p.m.. Karaoke will be from 5 p.m. until? Sunday: a dinner will be avail- able from 2 until 5 p.m. and fol- lowed by karaoke at 5 p.m. . Every third Sundai there will be a post meeting at 11 a.m. VFW Post #9528 The VFW Post #9528 is located at 2002 S.R. 78 W. in Buckhead rffr (J AS~f I. ~ ...rT" .,, -. - Make up to $2,500 by filling in the space above! Sell your personal valuables if they're $2,500 or less for absolutely free! 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Let us know by mailing feedback@newszap.com or calling your edi- tor. Okeechobee News Community Service Through Journalism Ridge. For information, call (863) 467-2882. Post hours are from noon until 8 p.m., Monday through Sun- day. Saturday, Oct. 8: a car wash will be held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at VFW Post #9528, 2002 S.R. 78 W, in Buckhead Ridge to benefit victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The car wash is sponsored by VFW Post #9528 in conjunction with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, AmVets Post #2001, the VFW Men's Auxiliary and Leonard's Pressure Cleaning. Donations of $5 and up will be accepted. Hot dogs and sodas will be available for a small donation. To mail donations, make checks payable to: VFW #9528 Katrina Hurricane Relief Fund. For information, contact the Post #9525 at (863) 467-2882. Saturday, Oct. 15: Oktoberfest 2005 will start at 1 p.m. for a $7 donation. There will be German food: schnitzel, bratwurst, sauer- kraut, rotkraut, kartoffelsalat and more. There will be music by Alex and Johnny B. Wednesday: Ladies Auxiliary dinner, Men's Auxiliary or AmVets there will be music. Every Thursday is bar bingo at 12:45 p.m. Lunch will be available. Every Friday a steak dinner with baked potato, salad and rolls will be served from 5:30 until 7 p.m. for a $10 donation. Dancing imme- diately follows the dinner. All games and special events are shown on three televisions. The game room has a regulation-size pool table. Post meetings are held on the second and fourth Saturday of the month beginning at 10 a.m. The main meeting is on the fourth Sat- urday. For information contact Com- mander Johnnie H. Patent at (863) 467-2882. VFW Post #10539 The VFW will be open Mon- day through Saturday at 10 a.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. Lounge opens at 10 a.m. Mon- day through Saturday and at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday: bar bingo will start at 12:45 p.m. Lunch is avail- able, courtesy of the Ladies Auxil- iary. Thursday: short order'food night from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday: fish fry from 6 until 8 p.m. along with live music and dancing. Saturday: dollar dogs, sausage dogs for $1.50 grilled or steamed at noon. Live music and dancing will start at 7 p.m. Sunday: open at 1 p.m. with the big-screen TV Call (863) 763-2308 for the schedule of events. ..... .... r.-Molm 6 The Okeechobee News, Thursday, October 6, 2005 Other Area News Question for commissioners: Should we be paid? By Bill Fabian Special to the Okeechobee News CLEWISTON The Clewiston City Commission has always been a panel made up of public repre- sentatives who are expected to help manage the city, act as delegates and liaisons for the people of Clewiston, and keep an eye open for potential problems arising from within the city limits. What may surprise some citi- zens is the fact that these duties have been fulfilled consistently for decades, without compensation for the commissioners' efforts. The city commissioners, including the mayor, do not get paid. Oh the other hand, many others believe that the Clewiston City Commission was established to operate without expecting to be paid, and many feel there is no rea- son that should be changed. Never- theless, the current commission has voted to consider implement- ing a new compensation policy that will take advantage of $76,660 that was budgeted for the purpose of providing commission salaries and benefits. The Commission originally expressed interest in salary and benefits at the recent Fiscal Year 2006 budget workshops. A staff memo was prepared and distrib- uted by City Manager Wendell Johnson that gave specific back- ground information pertaining to ;ij ' i 2 .' ,.' the issue. The .memo cited several very compelling arguments in favor of establishing commission compen- sation, highlighted by a survey of the surrounding area, which revealed that comparably sized cities all provide both compensa- tion and benefits to the elected offi- cials. The cities surveyed included Pahokee, Belle Glade, South Bay, Moore Haven, Okeechobee, LaBelle, Sebring, and Lake Placid. The commission compensation survey from Aug. 18 provided salary ranges of each mayor and city commissioner in all of the cities listed. The highest paid officials were in LaBelle and Belle Glade. Compensation for the mayor of LaBelle was $1,092.67 per month, which equated to $13,112 annually; the city commissioners were signifi- cantly lower at $455.25 per month, or $5,463 per annum. Even the second smallest of the cities on the survey. Moore Haven, provided above-average salary. ($525/mo for mayor and $475/mo for council) and state retirement benefits to members of its city council. According to Mr. Johnson's report, Clewiston is part of a very remote minority of communities that. receive no compensation, which comprises less than five per- cent of Florida's 408 incorporated communities. Mr. Johnson gave a recommen- dation for salary levels based on average levels of similar sized cities in Florida. The average monthly compensation for similar sized cities was $600 per 'month for mayor and $400 per month for commissioners. Using that recom- mendation, the Clewiston City Commissioners are now consider- ing those average numbers, and are also assessing the necessity for ben- efits. Salary compensation would create a $26,400 impact on the city budget at the proposed levels. The remaining $50,260 would be avail- able for benefit packages. Salary compensation, therefore, would only be drawn from one third of the total amount of funds set aside for the commission during the budget workshops. The potential benefits package was the more contentious issue at the regular commission meeting of Sept. 26, during which Mr. John- son's report was publicized. According to the report, each of the cities surveyed, except for Moore Haven and Belle Glade, provided health insurance; four out of the eight cities also provided life insur- ance. There is not an apparent press- ing need for the benefits package, since all of the commissioners have employment outside of their elect- ed positions, and are in a position to already receive benefits elsewhere. Commissioner Julio Rodriguez emphasized the need for some kind of compensation for the com- missioners, and seemed to dwell less upon the necessity of an exten- sive benefits package. "Looking at this year's elections, for which we only had three candi- dates submit names for the com- mission, there needs to be an incen- tive to encourage more people to volunteer to serve on this commis- sion," said Commissioner Rodriguez. "I think that if 95 percent of Florida's cities have compensa- tion for their municipal govern- ments, then it should be done here too, to continue having a profession- al commission. It's very important that we entertain this idea," he said. Because each' of the current commissioners was elected with- out the expectation to receive com- pensation, some believe that if compensation is to be implement- ed, it should become active after the current commission is replaced or reelected. Commissioner Melanie McGahee emphasized this idea, suggesting also that the bene- fits package be considered closely before the commission votes on it. "I do believe the board should be compensated, but it should wait. We all are used to doing this job only for the satisfaction of hav- ing done it -we don't expect to be paid," she said. Commissioner Rodriguez reiter- ated his (and possibly the board's) intentions as commissioners. "I'm not doing this for the money. I'm very proud of this board, and because times have changed, I believe it's time we should be com- pensated for time we spend," he said. City Attorney John Yaun said the original city charter provided for compensation, but that provision had been editorially deleted when the charter and code of ordinances was updated at some unspecified date. He emphasized that the com- mission has to enact an ordinance in order to implement the policy, and recommended that they move to approve the ordinance at the cur- rent suggested amounts. Since they would still be able to conduct public hearings to discuss dollar amounts of salary and bene- fits before the policy is set in stone, the commission could approve the ordinance and then hold public hearings at later meetings, and moved to do so by a unanimous vote Sept. 26. The first public hear- ing will be held at the regular meet- ing in October. Arrest Log The following individuals were arrested on felony or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges by the Glades County Sheriff's Office (GCSO), the Seminole Police Department (SPD), the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or the Depart- ment of Corrections (DOC). Bobby Washington, 28, Moore Haven, was arrested Sept. 28 by GCSO Detective Steve Harris on charges of the sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a child- care facility. His bond was set at $175,000. He was also arrested on a Hendry County warrant. His bond was set at $690 on the warrant arrest. Albert Davis, 49, Missouri, was arrested Sept. 26 by GCSO Deputy Leslie Fuce on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and obstruction by disguised person. His bond was set at $1,000. - Stephen Wilson, 18, Last Chance Ranch, was arrested Sept. 30 by GCS) Deputy Dewayne McQuaid on the charge of aggravat- ed battery. His bond was set at $20,000. This column lists arrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stat- ed. Anyone listed here who is later found innocent or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspa- per. The information will be con- firmed and printed. ll l;t130 U16,1l4 1][HHI N 0 'etger Cy. ,e V^e Specializing In: -4 0 Complete Adult Healthcare 4' Injections for Back Pain Complete Pain Management Program : Bone Density Testing for Osteoporosis NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! 1105 N. Parrott Ave. 467-1117 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT I , Office Hours: Mon., Tues, Thurs. 8AM TO 6 PM & Wed. 8 AM TO 4:30 PM LTreasure Coast Dermatology L Specializing in the Treaten teot f Sk1in Claer * Mohs Surgery Diseases of Skin, Hair & Nails * Robert S. Kirsner, M.D., PhD Tim loannides. 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Call One Of Our Sales Staff At 863,163,3134 To Find Out How You Can Get Your Ad On This Page!! ME mmsm low A) rl ca Le L, The Okeechobee News, Thursday, October 6, 2005 SPORTS 7 Special to Okeechobee News Tied for second Mike Evans (left) and Jim Croslyn (right) show off some of their catch at the Saturday, Oct. 1, Christian Team Trail tournament. The local team tied for second place with Larry Gibson with 15.42 Ibs. Evans and Croslyn also had the second big fish of the day. It weighed in at 5.99 lbs. mu oh ft ON4 Tro - Sports Briefs fg. Mill a i -bloc lowr ID m.'IT r bMg "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial N - - - a o. - S U Team Trail to fish Oct. 9 The remaining tournament date for the Okee-Tantie Team Trail bass tournament is Oct. 9. The trail's classic will take place on Nov. 19 and 20. The tournaments will all be held at Okee-Tantie Marina and Campground. Registrations can be made at the Wanta-Linga Motel or at the dock on the day of the tour- nament. For information, contact Larry Crossman at (863)763-1020. Taekwondo school hosting golf tourney Russ Adams Taekwondo will host a golf tournament on Oct. 15 to, raise money to send their stu- S i dents to the national tournament. Iews Providers The tourney will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start, and will be a four-person scramble. The fee is $45 per person and includes 18 holes of golf and lunch. There will be trophies for first, second and last ... place, as well as door prizes. . Hole sponsorships are $100. Donations are also welcome. -q For information or to register, contact the Okeechobee Golf and Country Club at (863) 763-6228; or, Sunni Adams at (863) 697-0499. Tourney to help kids in Distress The Big Reel Bassmasters of Margate will hold their 22nd annu- al Ghost & Goblins open bass tour- nament to benefit Kids in Distress on Sunday, Oct. 23, in Clewiston. The entry fee is $120 per two- person team. There will be payouts for first through fifth places. The big bass award is $7,850 (based on a 125-boat field) plus an additional $3,520 guaranteed donated by vari- ous sponsors. Contact Jim Pollock at (954) 695-6035 or e-mail him at bigreeljim@aol.com for informa- tion. Or, entry forms can be down- loaded at www.eteamz.corn/bigreelsfla/. Bass club sponsors kids fishing tourney The Taylor Creek Bass Club will sponsor its 20th annual Kids' Day Fishing Festival on Oct. 30 at the air- boat ramp area of Okee-Tantie Campground and Marina. This festival will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. A Bassmaster Casting Kids competition will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., fol- lowed by a live fishing competition from I until 4 p.m. All children between the ages of 7-14 are encouraged to compete in the Bassmaster Casting Kids com- petition. Children between 4-14 are invited to compete in the live fish- ing competition. Both events will be broken down into different age groups. There is no charge for this fun day of fishing. Refreshments will be available to competitors and spectators. For information contact Dave Stout, vice-president of the Taylor Creek Bass Club, Inc. at (863) 467- 2255. OHS alumni bowlers are sought for team Okeechobee High School (O.H.S.) alumni bowlers are cur- rently being sought to form a team to compete in a tournament fundraiser on Nov. 6. If you bowled for O.H.S. and would like to partici- pate as part of the alUmni team, contact Coach Gary Howard at (863) 462-5033 during the day or at (863) 763-2305 after 4p.m. Sign-ups under way for sports program Registration is currently under way for the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading program at the First Baptist Recreation Outreach Cen- ter, 310 S.W. Fifth Ave., and will continue until Nov. 15. The program is open to boys and girls in grades one through six. There will be equal playing time and teams. There will be only one hour of -practice each week and one game on Saturday. There are uniforms, plus post game and post season awards for every player. The cost of the program is $55 per player. For information, call (863) 467- 7625. Touchdown Club seeks new members The Okeechobee High School Touchdown Club is seeking new members. The purpose of this club is to promote pride, respect, spirit and unity among the O.H.S. players and student body, staff, coaches, families and the business commu- nity. Anyone interested in the foot- ball program at O.H.S. is invited to join. Bronze membership is $300; silver membership is $600; gold membership is $900; and, plat- inum membership is $1,200. A portion of each membership goes to the general athletic fund, and another portion goes into a scholarship trust. For information, call Brahman head football coach Chris Bran- ham at (863)462-5050. OHS sports seats on sale Gold seats and reserved seats are now on sale for O.H.S. sports. The cost of a gold seat is $100 and entitles the holder to admis- sion to all home Brahman games with the exception of state-spon- sored activities such as bowl games, jamborees or playoffs. Reserved seats entitle the hold- er to admission to all home Brah- man football games. The cost of the reserved seats is $40 per seat. For information on where to obtain tickets, contact Mike Rade- baugh at (863)462-5025. Your LOCAL - gateway to the Internet a - - a - REGISTRATION FORM Taylor Creek Bass Club, Inc. 20th ANNUAL KID'S DAY FISHING TOURNAMENT October 30, 2005 Okee-Tantie Back Ramp Contestants Name Age: Address: Phone: A responsible adult must accompany the participants. General Release The Contestants, parents or guardians hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless all members, officers and officials of Taylor Creek Bass Club for any liability and/or damages arising from the contestants participation in the Kid's Day Fishing Tournament. Signed: Date: Mail Registration Form By October 20, 2005 To: Taylor Creek Bass Club clo Bill Seitz 2315 SE 31st Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974 or drop off at any school, Okeechobee News Office, The Pennysaver or Pogey's Restaurant on S. Parrott Ave. -U %ps4IIllg( % 1S4 itK l ard alI ka"a%" amo- - "Copyrighted Material :- Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" SPORTS The Okeechobee News, Thursday, October 6,2005 - - * 0 I 8 The Okeechobee News, Thursday, October 6, 2005 At the Movies The following movies are now + W showing at the Brahman Theatres * Movie times for Friday, Sept. ' 30, through Thursday, Oct. 6, are as follows: Theatre I "Flight Plan" (PG- 13) Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2. 4:15. 7 and 9 - p.m. Theatre II "Four Brothers" (R) Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2,4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Theatre II "Just like Heaven" (PG-13) Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults; chil- dren 12 and under are $4; senior citizens are $4 for all movies; and, matinees are $3.50. For information, call (863) 763- 7202. Briefs You can be a volunteer mentor Help encourage a middle or high school student to reach his or her- full potential and become a volunteer mentor for the Presi- dent's Challenge to SOAR/Take Stock in Children Scholarship pro- gram. It's a proven life-changing program that provides four-year college scholarships to deserving sixth and ninth graders in local communities. The mentor meets with the student one hour per week at his/her school. Volunteer opportunities are available in Indi- an River, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Please call the Indian River Community Col- lege Foundation at (772) 462-4786. Halfway House looks for volunteers Eckerd Intensive Halfway House, 800 N;E.72nd Circle N., is looking for volunteers to work with our adolescent boys. If you have any free time or talents you would like to share, call Ed Wimes at (863) 357-0047. Consumer credit counseling offered If debt threatens you, talk with your creditors about developing a revised payment schedule or call Consumer Credit Counseling Ser- vice for a free and confidential appointment. For information, call (561) 434-2544 or (800) 330-2227. Church offers lending library You are invited to become a patron of the Family Church Lend- ing Library, on the corner of north- west Second Street and Second Avenue. Entertain or educate your- self, using 486 audiocassettes, including audio books, plus Christ- ian romances and 575 videos. Pre- pare a paper on comparative reli- gion, a book report, programs for men, women or children, a craft project or a Sunday school lesson. We use the Dewey Decimal Sys- tem, the same as school and pub- lic libraries. As a private library we can and do preview our media. Currently, the library is staffed Sun- day from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. Contact Doris Entry at (863) 763-4021. Free adult GED classes are offered Indian River Community Col- lege will be offering free adult basic education/GED and English as a second language classes at these locations: Dixon Hendry Center, 2229 N.W Ninth Ave., Eng- lish as second language classes, Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until noon, adult basic educa- tion/GED, Monday through Thurs- day from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday from. 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Seminole Reservation, Brighton, Adult basic education/GED, Tues- day and Thursday from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m.; Church at Larson Dairy, S.R. 70 East, English as a second language, .Tuesday and Thursday, from.4 until 8 p.m.; One-Stop, 123 S.W Park St., adult basic educa- tion/GED, Monday through Thurs- day, from 7 a.m. until noon; El Centro Santa Fe, 115 S.W Fifth Aye., Citizenship class, Thursday, from 6:30 until 9 p.m.; Yearling Middle School, 925, N.W. 23 Lane, adult basic education/GED and English as a second language classes, Monday through Thurs- day, from 6 until 9 p.m.; Everglades Elementary, 3725 S.E. 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"Suzie" Missing on 9/14. 863-228-0580/634-4480 JACK RUSSEL, Female, "Isis" Black collar w/spikes, White w/brown spots on ears. Vic of Riviera Fiesta. (863)675-1203 LOST BLOODHOUND, 863-697-3368/357-3225. LOST CAT- Blackish/Gray Tab- by. Hair on neck shaved. Had surgery on 21st Needs medicine. (863)467-4664 CATS (2)- free to good home 1lHemingway 2yrs old, 30 lbs., 1 blk/wh Tuxedo, 7yrs old, both neutered gentle house cats, moving can not take. (863)357-0111. FREE DRYER- Working condi- tion, Broken timer. (863)673-1371 * * * * * 0 * * KITTENS, 5, Males & Females. 2 Calico, 3 Black & White. Free to good home. (863)467-2887 SCRAPE WOOD: 5 Loads. All sizes. Free, you haul. (863)467-8667 OKEECHOBEE, Fri. & Sat. Oct. 7th & 8th, 8am-?, 2063 SW Firstway St. Leather couch & chair w/otta- man, kitchen table w/2 chairs, tables, lamps, all less than 1 year old. Washer & Dryer like new; new mattress never slept on, all other household items, too many to list. LOOK FOR THE CROSS- WORD PUZZLE IN THE NEWS SECTION OF YOUR OKEECHOBEE NEWS. GET IT DAILY BY SUBSCRIBING! CALL 1-877-353-2424 p0 * h Employment - Fu I-Time 205 Employment - Medical 210 Employment - Part-Time 215 Employment Wanted 220 Job Information 225 Job Training 227 Sales 230 ALL ABOUT YOU CAREGIVERS INC. Is accepting applications for home health aides, home makers & Part Time Registered Nurse for the Okeechobee area. Please call (863)824-8733 NR# 30211037 APPLIANCE SERVICE CO Needs CUSTOMER SERVICE RER Must be able to work Saturday (863)467-4007. Find it faster. Sell it sooner in the classified AUTO MECHANIC General repairs Experienced with tools Bus maintenance a plus Call Robert (863)634-3332 CARPENTERS,LABORERS & TRANSPORT COMPANIES Drug free work place. Apply in person at: Wooley's Sheds 2570 NW 16th Blvd Cooks fully exp'd only Full Time. Apply in person after 11 a.m. Brahma Bull Restaurant 2405 Hwy. 441 Southeast Okeechobee DRIVER/THROWER Full-Time, Clean CDL Class B License Call 772-597-3755 or 772-220-9939 Indiantown Sanitation Experienced MatureTeachers Needed Building Blocks Academy F/T&P/T positions avail., Great pay, working environment & benefits 863-467-5000 The classified are the most successful sales- person in town. ht Epoiien Ful Tnie 20 Emlymn Ful Tie I'l Start a new career in the much needed field of nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Complete the Hospitality Assistant course/training at Okeechobee Healthcare Facility and become a CNA in 4 weeks. Next class begins soon. Instructor RN/experienced teacher has a very high CNA exam passing rate. Qualified CNAs are then eligible for LPN training. Good benefits. Apply In Person For Further Details: 406 N.W. 4th Street (863) 357-2442 Housekeeping Full Time Dietary (Kitchen Help) Okeechobee Health Care Facility Apply In Person Only At Business Office, 406 N.W. 4th Street Immediate Openings CNAs Okeechobee Health Care Facility All shifts: Full/Part Time. Good Benefits. Apply In Person To: 406 N.W. 4th Street. (863) 357-2442 r- - ---- i ,Electrician: Service Electrician for *Petroleum Industry, ILocal work. Must have Good driving record, DFWP I Benefits, 401k, Pd hol & vac .Wilson's Petroleum 1 (772)468-3689 Equipment Operators Needed Loader & Dozer for construction in Port St Lucie. Call: 954-818-2521 FEED MILL WORKERS NEEDED 2nd and 3rd shift, Computer Experience a Plus, Benefits Available Apply at: Syfrett Feed Company 3079 NW 8th Street Okeechobee 863-763-5586 HELP WANTED Experience in Aluminum and Carpentry (863)634-2044. IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A/C & REFRIGERATION TECH Only Qualified and Experienced need apply. Apply in person at - EMORY WALKER CO:. INC. 208 S.W. 5th Avenue Okeechobee Top Pay, 401K, Paid Vacation, & Medical LAKE OKEECHOBEE FISHING GUIDE WANTED: Must have own bass boat. Call (863)946-1742 for more info. METAL FRAMER/CARPENTER Experienced only (7721201-8715 PRIDE ENTERPRISES Looking for Field Supervisor for sugar cane operation. Exp. with farm equipment req'd. Exc. benefit package. Fax re- sume to 561-996-8559. Seeking the following positions for work at water treatment plants: Form Carpenters, Pipefitters, Pipe Layers. Call 561-615-9834 SNACK BAR P/T & F/T Positions. ORBIT LOUNGE P/T & F/T position. Applications available on location. 863-467-1800 SIGN-UP BONUS Now Hiring! *Tow truck driver Cashier Fuel attendant/stock person Training will be provided for responsible people. We offer good pay, re- warding work, benefits and a substantial mileage reimbursement. For a limited time, qualified ap- plicants who are hired will receive a $200 sign- up bonus. Apply at: Ft. 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Services Child Care Offered415 Instruction 420 Services Offered 425 Insurance 430 Medical Services435 Se al ont ti t, MtlCATCH iUsa " O'Connell Construction License # CBC055264 ERNEST LANCASTER Screen Rooms, Carports Room Additions Florida Rooms Aluminum Roof Over (863)634-2044 Merchandise Air Conditioners 505 Antiques 510 Appliances 515 Appliance Parts 520 Beauty Supplies 525 Bicycles 530 Books S Magazines 535 Building Materials 540 Business Equipment 545 Carpets/Rugs 550 Children's Items 555 China, Glassware, Etc. 560 Clothing 565 Coins/Stamps 570 Collectibles 575 Computer/Video 580 Crafts/Supplies 585 Cruises 590 Drapes, Unens & Fabrics 595 Fireplace Fixture 600 Firewood 605 Furniture 610 Furs 615 Health & Reducing Equipment 620 Heating Equipment/, Supplies 625 Household Items 630 Jewelry 635 Lamps/Lights 640 Luggage 645 Medical Items 650 Miscellaneous 655 Musical Instruments 660 Office Supplies/ Equipment 665 Pete/Supplies/ Services 670 Photography 675 Plumbing Supplies 680 Pools & Supplies 685 Restaurant Equipment 690 Satellite 695 Sewing Machines 700 Sporting Goods 705 Stereo Equipment 710 Television/Radio 715 Tickets 720 Tools 725 Toys & Games 730 VCRs 735 Wanted to Buy 740 AIR CONDITIONER -'05 York 3.5 ton package unit w/heat $1375 (954)309-8659 AIR CONDITIONER- 24,000 BTUJ's, Works good $150. (863)467-4366 AIR CONDITIONERS- 15,000 BTU's Works good $75. (863)467-4366 AIR HANDLER, Trane, 2.5 ton, 220 volt, with heat, $150-. (863)675-5929 CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER: 31/ Ton w/10KW Electric Heat, 50' of 14" Flex duct. Used 3 mo's. $999 (863)357-0240 MAYTAG ac/heat, window or through wall, 12K BTU cool, 10200 heat, 220V. Like new. $375 (863)675-3017 MOBILE HOME AC/HEAT 3 ton unit, 2yrs new, $1000 (561)758-5053 FIRE ENGINE TOY Wind up, at least 100 yrs old. $500 (863)467-1325 PRINTERS DRAWER with over 100 collectibles inside. Mostly knives. Asking $250 (863)674-0110 RESTORATION & REPAIRS of Antique furniture. CUSTOM CABINETRY Quality service. Call (863)763-4149 or (561)758-4337 SINGER SEWING MACHINE, antique, not in cabinet, in car- rying case, $75. (863)467-1325 CHEST FREEZER- Small, Works good. $75. (863)357-2803 REFRIGERATOR- Gibson Frost Clear, Almond, Works great,. Very cold! $50'. (863)357-0615 STOVE: 30", Electric, Like new. $100 (772)215-9168 TOASTER OVEN Large, good condition. $10 (863)763-6297 WASHER & DRYER GE, han- dles large loads, very good condition, $225 (863)983-2428. WASHER & DRYER- excellent condition, $125 for the set (863)634-0272. WASHER & DRYER: Large ca- pacity. Like new. $225. (772)215-9168 WASHER- Purchased new in '03 from Sears. $100. (863)673-1371 TANNING BED under 1 yr old, maybe used 6 times. Pd $2000 asking $1400 (863)697-3211 TANNING BED, Sunquest Pro 16S. Good condition. $600. (863)467-1788 / 634-9119 CLOSET DOOR SETS (2) 6ft, $40 for both or will separate. (863)467-1965 GARAGE DOOR 7x9, insulat- 6ed w/ stain glass windows & remote opener. $300 or best offer (863)467-1965 INSULATION PANELS- 2.5 x 12x9' &2.5x12x10'&2.5 x12x12', all for $25 (863)763-7613. BOYS WINTER CLOTHES, size 6-9 mos., Excellent condi- tion. $20 takes all. (863)763-6131 CARSEAT Infant w/ base, ex- cellent condition, Pd $100 asking $35 (863)763-6297 INFANT CAR SEAT- With at- tached base. Very good con- dition. $20.863-447-1141 PLACE SETTING FOR 8, Ro- senthal China, wall addition- al pieces,.wheat pattern, $450 neg. (863)357-2233 ADULT/KIDS CLOTHES 16 banana boxes & 2 garbage bags full. Will separate or $400 for all (772)597-0146 WEDDING GOWN- Formal, Ivory, size 6, battenburg lace & pearls, 8 $250 (863)763-0252 leave mes- sage. COLLECTION: Approx. 44 yrs. old. Rare items. $1500 all or best offer.. 863-824-3358 Football & Baseball Card Col- lection $500 or best offer Call (863)763-8943 COMPUTER -;Win. ME, 500 + games, monitor, keyboard, mouse.4Grt for Kids. Para Es- paniol $50 (863)673-5549 DELL DIMENSION DESKTOP CBRW, DVD Rom, Win XP, MS Office, 100's of games, & more $200 866-855-0902 HEWLETT PACKARD- Win- Sdows 98+, printer & all at- tachments. $75. For more details call (863)467-1445 LAPTOP- Dell Inspiron, $400 with all in one printer, never used, all paperwork & disc w/cd burner (863)233-1140. LAPTOP- Dell, Pentium 4, In- spiron 9100, 17", 100gb, -with extras, $1700 or best offer (863)467-7076 Iv msg. BED, Canopy: King Sz w/ Sim- mons Beauty Rest xFirm Mat- tress. Paid over $1600, Asking $500 (863)357-2110 BED- King size, Serta mat- tress, Box springs & frame. Good condition $250. (863)801-3412 BED, Twin w/drawers below. $50. (863)824-0945 END TABLES, (2), heavy, wood, $30 will sell separate- ly. (863)675-1070 t4 BEDROOM SET- Queen size Head/foot board, Dress w/mirror, Nightstand, Desk & Chair $500. (863)675-3834 Coatrack, (dark), LazyBoy re- cliner, hutch (maple color), tv trays (maple), $270 will sell sep. (863)763-0215 COMFORTER SETS twn (2) camouflage, w/ blanket, sheets, pil. cases, curtains & shelves $100 863-447-0965 DESK- With bookshelf, Key board drawer, Light oak w/metal accent. $40. (863)357-0615 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER- Mahogany, $200 (863)675-3516. KING MATTRESS, SET- with frame, 1 yr old, $75 (561)983-0950. LA-Z-BOY SLEEPER BED- brown plaid, $300 (863)675-3516. LIVING RM & BEDROOM Furn 20 different pcs. Located 20 mi SE of Okee. on FL 710. $300 will sep. (772)597-0146 LOVESEAT, double, reclining, teal corduroy, $35. (863)675-1634 Iv. msg. MOVING, MUST SELLI!! 7 pc. Qu. Bdrm. Set, wood & brass $600., Oak Dinette w/4 chairs $150., Dinette Set, Swood Antique White w/6 chairs & matching hutch $1000 Firm. & Many items For info. 863-467-8660 Queen Size Bed, mattress, box spring, metal frame, $150. (863)763-8562 QUEEN SLEEP SOFA, never used, Rd DR Table, w/4 chair, 4 bar stools, tall lamp, $650 for all (239)707-4404. RED MINIATURE PINCHER- Male, with papers. $600 (863)697-9805 ROCKER RECLINER: Lane, Brown, Swivel. Very good con- dition. $85. (863)357-1560 SLEEPER SOFA: Beige. Real Nice. 7 Ft. Long. Like new. $350. (863)634-8601 Triple Dresser; w/ Ig. mirror, light brown, 3 sm. drawers & 4 Ig. drawers, w/nightstand, $150. (863)763-8562 TWIN BED- light pine color, wood w/laminate, includes mattress $45- (863)357-4532 CLUB CAR, '97- Exc. cond., good batt/charger, $1599. (863)697-1350/763-2063. EASY GO Good cond. good battery & charger. $799. Neg. (863)697-1350 or (863)763-2063. GOLF CART: Club Car, Lifted, Gas Powered. Lights, Wind- shield, $1850. (772)462-2211 MATCH BARREL Stainless Steel, custom made, for AR 15. $200 (863)357-5754 REMINGTON 870- 12 gauge Shotgun, Good cond. $150. (863)983-7915 SHOTGUN HIGHSTANDER- 12 ga pump w/vented rib, very good cond. $300 or trade for pistol (772)461-8822. " STAR SA 9 mm- Semi-auto pistol, 2 magazines, ammo. $150. (863)983-7915 CARDIO HEALTH EXERCISER- $50 (863)675-2285 Nordic Track Sequoia Model, digital readout, $150. (863)697-1341 POWER CHAIR- Golden Alante New, still have manual/war- ranty Pd $6000 asking $1000 neg 863-634-9620 TOTAL GYM- Chuck Norris, Excellent condition, w/extras. $75. (863)675-2285 WATCH, Citizen Blue Angels & Citizen Eco-drive watch, $295 for both will sell sep. (863)983-7915 ai~p i walN tic HOT TUB- Like new, Excellent ff condition; 18 jets, Seats 6 adults $1999. (863)983-7751 RENT-A-SPACE HAvailable Late Spring If Interested, Call Judy (863)467-0831 SEWING MACHINE, For Eyelid B H-. -1 09 for buttons. Commercial . grade. $50. Call (863)675-4912 ROOMMATE WANTED: In Up- scale Neighborhood. $575 mo. m I + util. Cable/Internet incld. 863-697-9074/467-8768 - BOW- High Country Com- WANTED ROOMMATE- pound/case/extra string draw Utilities included. $450. mo. 29-30, pull 60-751bs 65% Call (863)610-1077 let/off $100 863-763-7609 GOLF BALLS (100) $50. MRe as9I (863)697-1939 JUGS PITCHING MACHINE, CONDO, On Ft. Myers Beach, throws softballs or base- Fully Furnished. Sleeps 4. Oct. balls, digital speed control, 15th-Oct. 22nd. $700. $700. (863)697-1341 (863)675-0104 I Se BE3 i I *~ea Notice To drder, circle item(s), clip & send w/ check to: Please be sure to include your name, U-Bild Features address and the name of P.O. Box 2383 this newspaper. Allow Van Nuys,.CA 91409 1-2 weeks for delivery. Or call (800) 82-U-BILD craftbook.com Money Back Guarantee CAR CD PLAYER- Pioneer, >BER 6, 2005 DEH-P47DH, fits GM-Chrys- lers, retails $300, sell $200 30 11:00 11:30 (863)357-0448. VS) News (cc) Tonight i0I s) tNews (cc) [Late TV, Magnavox, Color, Con- :c) sole. 27"? Works & Looks News INightline good. $75. (863)357-1560 News Shop here first! Sex & ISex & The classified ads c) Charlie Rose (s) (cc) cc) 'Movie: Firefox (1982) GENERATOR: Generac, 22500 Funniest Animals surge, 15000 continuous, 30 cc) Crossing Jordan (s) hp, elec. start. $2000. Soul Food (s) (cc) (863)467-5616 Lou Dobbs Tonight I - Holly- ISmoking -rs I1 MythBusters (cc) So Raven So Raven VACUUM CLEANER Small Stern Stern $10 (863)447-0002 Movie: Four Minutes ,1 I a11 iCenter (Live) (cc) h Web of Faith WANTED: FL ART e? The 700 Club (cc) A.E. Backus, H. Newton, Highwaymen Art. Paying Design IHouse $200-$5000 (772)562-5567 Snipers: Law Will Wil A Rose- Rose- Movie: They Crawl (cc) Wedding Pinnr Nay (1976), Henry Fonda n Haunting-Conn. Christmas Trees 745 The Ultimate Fighter Farm Equipment 805 tt) Movie: **'. Trapped Farm Feaed/Products 810 ilmpt Ntiieo Farm Miscellaneous 815 Impact Noticiero Farm Produce 820 ) Law Cl Farm Services Offered 825 Real Sex In NFL Farm Supplies/ Real Sex In NFL Services Wanted 830 r Corrales Bound Fertilizer 835 others 11989) Love Horses 840 Landscaping Supplies 845 Lawn & Garden 850 Uvestock 855 WEDDING BANDS- His & Poultry/Supplies B60 Hers Wrie guld. paid 8a00 Seeds/Plants/ js5,-,J $350 (863t34-8530 Flowers 865 LIGHTS, (2), stained glass, swag, $30 will sell sep. PALOMINO- Registered Mini (863)675-1070 Stud. $500. (863)763-3631 ELECTRIC CHAIR, HOVER- ROUND, Never used. $1500. FARM-ALL CUB New rear (863)946-0307 rims/tires, eng. & carb. 5" belly mower, disc in back blade. Run PATHWAY RAMP heavy duty, perfect $4K 863-763-2763 made of aluminum with a raised tread surface, $150. GAS GRILL- 3 rack, 1 yr old, (863)357-8788 $75 (561)983-0950. cllaeu I *6 PUSH MOWER- Self propelled, clean, like new, runs good, $100 or best offer GLASS INSULATOR COLLEC- (863)467-7428. TION, $75. (407)436-1901 or email rhet- RIDING LAWN MOWER'98 that@yahoo.com Snapper, 9h/p. Runs good, like MINI BLINDS, w new condition $450 or best of- MINI BLINDS, white, vinyl, fer(863)517-1177 w/hardware, (4) 47" wide, (2) 36" wide, (1) 28" wide, WEED EATER Home Lite, 35 neg. (863)467-2434 gas, good shape, $100 or I Mbest offer. (863)467-7428 ORGAN Yamaha, excellent BOAR GOATS (3) Pure Bred. shape $500 (863)675-0235 All for $250. Miniature Philly, 6 mo. old. $400. S(863)635-9104 Frostproof. AMAZON PARROT- Male, t (863)673-1567 BEAGLE, Male, 1 yr. old, Tri- NT REN L Colored, CKC papers. Loves r L 1 i kids. Up to date shots. $100 (863)484-0314 Apartments 905 BEAGLE- Male, 2yrs old, Tri- Business Places 910 colored. C.K. papers Commercial Loves kids, House broke, Property 915 $150 863-484-0314 Lv msg nd es Rent9 BLACK SILKIE CHICKS, $5 Farm Property - each. (863)675-6214 Rent 925 siz., House Rent 930 CHIHUAHUA, Larger size. Land Rent 935 Male, 12 wks. old. $100 or Resort Property - best offer. (863)697-1095 Rent 945 Cockatiel, female, 4 mos. old, Roommate 950 cage, book, toys & food can Rooms to Rent 955 wolf whistle, $200. Storage Space - (863)983-7288 Iv. msg. Rent 960 DOG PEN Chain link, 4 pan- els, 10x6 + door. $100 'HussjjRnt090 (863)467-3645 JACK RUSSELL PUPS- 7 wks CBS, '03, 3/2, acre, fenced, no JACKRUSSELL PUPS- off, Female wks, inside pets, non-smoking en- tails off, Females $250 vironment, $1250 mo., incl. (863)675-2844 lawn service, pest control & MINI DOXIE- male, neutered, water softener service. Call 2yrs old, Dapple, $200 seri- 467-0756 or 697-0951. ous inquiries only' OKEE 2br, 212ba. Small of- (863)699-2261. fice, carport, large lot. Fur- MINI DOXIES- AKC, bik/tan, nished 1st, last & sec. dep. + M/F, taking deposits, ready utilities. $900 mo 357-0707 November, $450. OKEE- 3br, 1ba, CBS House (863)699-2261 with gar. W/D, Nice area. PIT BULL PUPS- great around Near Blue Heron. No pets horses & cows, 2M-1F, UTD $1200. mo. + 1st, last, on all shots, $150 $500. sec dep to move in (863)763-7446 (863)610-1000 PITBULL Female, 8mos, OKEECHOBEEonHwy.70W. needs family without small 3 Bdrm., 2 Bath. on 10 Acres. pets. Loves kids, very alert Horses & Pets Welcome. $100 neg. (863)484-0313 $1300. mo. (863)634-3262 RED NOSED PITBULL 5 mo Okeechobee's Nicest! New old, all shots up to date $300 1 &2 BR homes-waterfront, (863)447-0965 clean & quiet, from $600. SHIH TZU PUPPIES (2)8 Wks. old. Females. Brown & Remodeled, 2 Story, Wood Whte.$250.863-675-7105 Framed Home 4/1. Porch, Fenced yard, shed, corner lot. SUGAR GLIDER- Male, $65. 863-763-4999/561-248-8139 (863)673-1567 TREASURE ISLAND: 3 Bdrm., 2 Ba, Garage, on Canal w/Boat sec. dep. 561-818-8692 Real Estate Sl20 Honda Goldwing Aspencade AQUA ISLES Lot J-10. All GL1200, '86, 45k mi., gar- appliances included, furnished, age maintained, exc. cond., Walking distance to river, cd/am/fm radio/cass., lots of $7500 (863)885-1053 chrome, asking $4500 neg. Business Place 12x 46 Call David 941-815-4783. Sale 1005 La Belle- Sacrifice 12'x 46' Commercial Modular office unit or resi- Property Sale 1010 dence with A/C. You move SUZUKI INTRUDER- '99, 5223 Condos/ $5000. 863-675-5000 mi,Straight pipes, Garage kept, $4000 or best offer Townhouses Sale1015 LaBelle- Sacrifice 24'x 64' (863)634-7573 Farms Sale 1020 Modular office unit or resi- Houses Sale 1025 dence 2 A/C units You move VULCAN 750, '03, 4,202 mi., Hunting Property 1030 $10,000 863-675-5000 windshield & saddlebags, Investment $4000. (863)673-4314 after Property Sale 1035 MOBILE HOME '91 SW 14x66, 5pm Land Sale 1040 3 Bdrm., 2 Ba, Zone II, You AMAHA BLASTER '04 - Lots-Sale 1045 must move. $4500. N. Ft. YAMAHA BLASTER .04- Open House 1050 Myers.239-543-5102. 200ccwsmany modifications Out of State and low hours $254600 or best Property Sale 1055 t offet(863)763-2546 Property Inspection 060 Ili lShcl l e Real Estate Wantedi 065 3 5 Resort Property | _ Warehouse e 10750 DUNEBUGGY- '2000, Street le- Wahouserfront Property 1080 Boats75 gal. With trailer $2500 or W er ntPrperty 1080 Boats3005 best offer. (863)697-9044 Campers 'RVs 3010 Jet Skils 3015 GO-CART- Silver Fox, 2 seat, I Marine Accessories 3020 Used very little. $800. Marine Miscellaneous 3025 (863)357-2803 BEAUTIFUL, 4 Bdrm, 2 Ba, Motorcycles 3030 HONDA 250 FOURTRAX '87 4 Remodeled house on acre lot Sport Vehicles.ATVs 3035 Wheeler, Good condition. (great view) Convenient, in $1200. (863)634-1479 town 2800 sq. ft. under air. Real wood floors, wood deck,Ta rils pool. $389K by owner. (863)697-6853 BASS TRACKER '89, 16Ft., 35 hp Mercury Minnkota. A/T LeBelle- Live in Travel Trailer, OKEECHOBEE- 3br, 2ba, cor- Tournament Series, 24 volt. '93, 32', New Refrigerator ner lot, nice neighborhood, 535 Hummingbird. Live well. unit & A/C, $8000. asking $165,000 Runs good. Must sell. $2000 (863)674-1902 (863)634-0272. (863)763-6065 Ask for Ken MISSING- AIRSTREAM '74- OKEECHOBEE- Spacious BAYLINER 18 Ft., Inboard/ 31ft, recent new roof top AC, 2700 sf 4/2, in SW area 1 Outboard Motor. Motor needs -vic of West Palm Beach acre, w/Grandfather Oaks in work. $500 or best offer. 91405, Reward if found ground pool, $350,000 Own- (863)634-8519 (561)684-9007. er/Agent (863)634-1893. JON BOAT: 12 Ft. w/Trailer. TERRY 5TH WHEEL- 36', Seminole Cove, 2br, 2ba, new $300 (863)228-2123 Comfortable to live in. New screened room/carport, new Mtires good cond. No slides screened room/carport, new MOHAWK CANOE 16'- with $4000. 954-629-6766 roof, $109,000. 'trailer & gas 1.5HP engine, (863)357-2602 $850 (863)763-7695. t mobile When doing those choresis NEW 16' BASS BOAT- 90HP Auom iles doing you in, t's time to Mere, live wells, fish finder, look for a helper in the trolling mtr, trir, & cover classified. $15,500(941)716-9654. -r- l V PONTOON BOAT, 22' Crest w/ .- --..-...-......... trailer, 60 hp Mercury w/stain- Automobiles 4005 less steel propeller. Low Autos Wanted 41010 BEAUTIFUL 40 acre ranches. hours. $9500 (863)357-2704 Classic Cars 4015 Located Hwy 98 N. Close to PONTOON BOAT '99 20ft Commercial Trucks 4020 town, lots of game. Improved Soker Craft,50p Johnson Construction pasture & partially wooded o/b. Trolling motor w/trailer Equipment 4025 (863)634-6110/ 634-6071 $8000(863)357-0028 Four heelDrive 403 GRACEVILLE Panhandle, 38 SEA RAY 1991, 135 V60/B, Heavy Duty Trck44 Flat Boat, $2000 or best of- Part,a- Repairs 4045 acres of rolling hills. Fenced in fer. (772)219-9491 Pickup Trucks 4050 pasture, some hardwood. TRI HULL BOAT- 14" with trlr Sport Utility 4055 Frontage on paved rd. & and 55hp Homelite motor, Tractor Trailers 4060 county maintained rd: $7900 Collectors item, $400 or best Utility Trailers 4065 per acre. Call (850)579-4899 offer (863)234-6040. Vans,4070 IDEAL FOR DEVELOPMENT TRI HULL BOAT, 16, walkthru l 193 Acres. Well, electric 4 windshield, 60 hp Mariner L i le 40 mi from town on Hwy 98 N outboard motor & trIr, $1500 A Close to school. $20K per firm. (863)467-8038 A DONATED CAR, truck, boat acre (863)634-6110 I ortrailer. (any kind) can (863) 634 6071 mean vocational training for someone in an alcohol & II ROCKWOOD ULTRA LGHT,'99 drug program or transporta- 25', w/ bunks, excellent condi- tion for a single parent fami- tion, ready to use w/ extras ly. Tax deductible, prompt $6999 neg. (863)674-0785 pick up. (866)855-0902. St Stepping Stones Christian 11 Ti I N WILL TRADE '04 Fleetwood Ministries. .. .. Discovery, 39', 3 slides for S Home -L 25 Real Estate. $150,000. to- BUICK RIVIERA '92 2dr Mobile Home Lots 2005 wards trade. (863)414-2346 coup, extra clean, noisy mo- Mobile Home Parts 2010 tor that needs replacing. Mobile Homes Rent 2015 i $475 (863)673-1635 Moble Homes Sale 2020 -Acs r I0 I M l o HONDA BF 90- '04, Warranty Rn left, $6200 (863)467-2000 T'us O ne Mtryl 3030n l "CAlMARO- '80, Auto, Runs, BHR 2/2 Like new, on canal. """ Needs work, $1 750. Lake Okeechobee access. HONDA Dirtbike CRF 100, '04 (863)697-3258 or 634-6601 $1000 mo, 1st, last & sec. used 1 mo., paid $3100, sell CHEVY CAMARO '92 R/S Unfurnished. (561)202-7702 f or $2000 firm. Anniversary Edition. OKEECHOBEE-Nice small, (863)655-0030 Runs & looks great. $2500 or 2br, 1ba, good for 1 person HONDA GOLDWING GL1200 best offer (863)227-2013 or couple, No pets, '85-Gd cond., 61K mi, blue, FORD TAURUS 1991, Ice Cold $450/mo, $450 dep. am/fm/cd, full dress. Must sell Air, Excellent running condi- (863)763-6232 $2400 neg. (863)634-4754 tion. $2000. (863)467-7581 Do-It-Yourself Ideas . .. "-.- .," Stenciling for Beginners Stenciling can be used to decorate almost any sur- face, and you don()have to be an artist to have fun and make quality stencil prints. All you need is a full-color, 27-page guidebook, "Stenciling Made Easy For Beginners." The book features all of the information you need to get started, plus step-by-step instructions for nine projects. You'll learn tech- niques such as swirling, pouncing and shading, what types of paints and brushes to use, how to cut your own stencils plus much more. The projects include a French flower bucket, a wooden planter (pictured above), a canvas vest, designs for stenciling on walls, a tablecloth and nap- kins plus four others. Stenciling Made Easy for Beginners guidebook (No. P9280) $8.95 Also available: How to Stencil If You Think You Can't guidebook (No. HP2015) .,.. $5.95 Please add $3.00 s&h 0 mmommml I Top Soil Okeech.....e.New.. Thusda. ctoer6, 00 CHEVY CAVALIER- '96, 2 door, A/C, Tinted windows approx 135K, $2500. (239)657-4348 Get a quick response to any item you may be selling with a classified ad. Do-It-Yourself Ideas &. :. .- Ultimate Flowers Every cross stitcher who loves flowers is sure to find something they like in a full- color, 45-page guidebook. The book includes dozens of full-size charted designs with color keys, plus tips on threads and needles, fabric, the stitches and more. Ultimate Flowersguide (No. AN3654) ... $8.95 Also available: Ultimate Book of Cross Stitch Roses (No. AN3666)... $8.95 Please add $3.00 s&h To order, circle item(s), clip and send with check to: U-Bild, P.O. Box 2383, Van Nuys, CA 91409. Include your name, address, and the name of this news- p.age. Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery. Or call (800) 82-U.BILD craftbook.com Money Back Guarantee I Autoobile CHEVY CORSICA '92-3.1 en- gine, runs & drives great. Needs front brake work $750 neg. (928)202-0013 Okee DODGE AVENGER SPORT '99- auto, pw, pl, V6, cold AC, 96K, $3000 (863)467-7076 leave message. DODGE NEON- '2000, 4 dr, 72K, Tinted windows, Clean,. A/C, Runs good. $6000. (863)610-0969 FORD CONTOUR '96 Cold a/c, good condition, runs well $1300 or best offer (239)503-4838 FORD MUSTANG 1992, Coupe, 4 cyl. w/5 speed & cold air. $1500 or best offer. (863)634-3055 FORD TEMPO- '92, 4 door, re- conditioned engine, 48K, Good around town car $700. or best offer (863)357-0060 GRAND MARQUEE- '94, Very good condition. $3500. (863)674-1902 Honda Accord DX, '89, manu- al, 4 door, runs well, $850. (863)357-2293 LINCOLN TOWN CAR '92- 4dr, runs great, $1200 or best of- fer (863)234-6040. LINCOLN TOWNCAR, 1988 - Good cond., black rag top, new tires, cold a/c, $1000. 863-801-6033 ....... \ ,. MERCURY SABLE, '99, load- ed, sunroof, 78k miles, $5,750. (863)357-3181 NISSAN MAXIMA 95: V6, Au- to., 5 spd., A/C. Good on gas. Like new. $800 down, 60 wk. or $2499. (954)260-1933 NISSAN NX 2000 '93 Wht, 5spd, ac/pf, t bar roof, tinted win, cd, 140K mi, rebuilt trans. $1250 863-677-0459 An- drew OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SU- PREME 87, Va, Auto. All pow- er, A/C. Works well. Needs work. $500 (863)763-9592 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1988, Metallic Blue, 305, Runs great. Needs a computer. $500. Call Corey @ (863)673-6081 I PubicNoice I Pb ic o ice TOYOTA COROLLA 1992, 4 Door, Auto., 4 cyl., A/C. Runs excellent. $1800 or best offer. (772)461-4044 VW RAIL BUGGY & PARTS - needs work. $350 or best of- fer (863)675-6214 Your next job could be in toda 's classified. Did you look for it? CHEVY '48 4 door, excellent body, new motor, needs to be restored. Serious inquiries on- ly. $2500 (863)763-3551 OLDS DYNAMIC 88 1963, $700 or best offer. (954)778-8544 DODGE RAMCHARGER 1986, 4x4, Parts or As Is. Asking $950. Call (863)357-3107 after 5pm. FORD BRONCO 1978, Make good buggy. $650 or best offer. (863)697-0220 FORD BRONCO, '87, 4x4 - runs, needs some TLC, $1000 neg. or trade for 4x4 4 whir. (863)634-4338. FORD BRONCO II 1990, 2 Door Wagon (4WD) 96,000 miles. $2000 or best offer. Call Cindy (863)801-1742 after 6p FORD F150 1986, 4x4, 18" of lift, 44" tires, 460 engine. $2500 or best offer. 863-634-2662 JEEP- '85, Selling parts or whole. $650. (863)697-1742 GOLF CART BATTERY CHARGER- automatic, 48volts, Club car, $175 (863)697-2033. E350 FORD VAN 85- w/6.9 diesel, exc. motor & drive train, new tires, rusty body, $1200 neg (561)684-9007. F350 TRUCKS (3) all w/6.9 diesels, 2 bad motors, 1 good, $1850 or best of- fer(561)684-9007. American Racing Wheels- 4, For F250, 8 lug Mojave w/teflon. Caps/tuner lugs, + Spare $325 863-610-1000 Chrome WhIs, Ultra, 17x9, 8 lug for '04 Dodge, 305/70/17 buckshots & fender flares, $1500. (863)634-8802 ENGINE- for '89 Honda Ac- cord, 2.2, w/tranny, 89K orig miles $150 (863)697-6731. FIBERGLASS TOPPER- Leer, for '97-03 Ford F150, Step- side, White, Exc. cond. $350. (863)610-1000 Fiberglass Topper, white, ex- cellent condition, for small trucks, 62"wx76"1, $300. (863)467-7935 MOTOR -'83 Ford, $150 takes motor & truck (863)634-7830 POSI TRACTION UNIT- with gears, $300 or best offer (863)467-8856. RUBBER MAT- For Short Bed. Truck Bed, Heavy duty, Good condition. $25. (863)763-6131 TONNEAU COVER- by ARE fits Chevy S10 or 6 ft bed truck Excellent condition $300. Firm (863)697-6731 TOYOTA PICKUP- '90, ext cab, 4x4, V6, Wrecked in front. Parts or all $1000. or best offer. (863)990-9256 TRANSMISSION- Rebuilt GM, $300 (863)467-8856. TRUCK TOPPER for small p/u, excellent condition. $70 (239)657-4348 Chevy Cheyenne 1500, 1991, 4.3, V6, auto, air, $1250. (863)805-2877 CHEVY PICK UP 1990, A/C, V8, Dependable. $1500 or trade for 150 hp. or larger boat motor. (863)634-6654 CHEVY SILVERADO '87, 305, Auto, All Power, CD, A/C, CC, Bedliner, Reese hitch $2500.863-763-7609 DODGE DAKOTA- '88, 318, Motor needs work, As is, $500. (239)248-7960 FORD F100 1983, A/C, Auto., New Carb., New tires, 2 Tone Blue. $2500 Firm. (863)467-8254 DODGE RAM- '89, New tires & transmission, 1st $1500 Takes it! (863)357-3564 Public Notices Public Notice 5005 State Public - Legal Notice 5500 IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF POLK COUNTY, GEORGIA FILE #04-J-211 CASE#115-05 In the Interest of K., SEX! Female, DOB: 8/17/1993, Achild under 18 years of age TO: Patrick Thomas You are hereby notified that the above- styled action was filed in said Court on September 15, 2005 petitioning the Court for Non Reunification with re- gards to the above child. You are Iere- by commanded and required to file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon B. Jean Crane, petitioners Attorney, 216 Main Street, Cedartown, Georgia 30125, an Answer to this Petition within sixty (60) days of the date of this Order for Publication. WITNESS the Honorable Judge Robert Monroe of said Court, this 20th day of September, 2005. Debbie Bright, Clerk Juvenile Court of Polk County 86334 ON 9/22,29;10/6,13/05 Need a few more bucks to purchase something deer? Pick up some extra bucks when you sell your used items in the classifeids. I 3 Pulc o ice -aPubicNtice STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF APPLICATION The Department announces receipt of an application for a Comprehensive Ever- glades Restoration Program Regulatory Act permit (File No. 0236494-003-GL) rm the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct and perform cycle testing of the Kissimmee River ASR Pilot Project. This proposed project will be located in Okeechobee County and is located approximately 1 mile north of the confluence of the Kissimmee River (C-38 Canal) and Lake Okeechobee. The proposed ac- ivites include construction and cycle testing of a 24-inch diameter ASR well and associated surface water treatment, conveyance, and monitoring systems. The ASR well will be constructed to recharge, store, and recover water from the Upper Floridan Aquifer System (FAS). Aquifer Storage and Recovery wells are proposed at this site in order to maximize benefits associated with the managing levels at Lake Okeechobee. This application is being processed and is available for public inspection during nor- mal business hours. 8am to 5pm, M-F, except legal holidays, at the Departments Southeast District Office, 400 North Congress Avenue, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, Forida, 33401, telephone no. (561) 681-6600. 89558 ON 10/6/05 FORD RANGER, '90, runs great, camper top, clean, good body, $1500 or best offer. (954)775-7517 TOYOTA PICK UP 1988, 4 cyl., 4 spd.,,A/C. Gas saver! Runs excellent. $1800 or best offer. (772)461-4044 CHEVY BLAZER, 1986, 6 cyl- inder, a/c, runs well, needs some work, $750. (863)467-8263 CHEVY TAHOE- '01, 80K, Ex- cellent condition, Fully load- ,ed $16, 500. (863)634-6485 TOYOTA 4RUNNER- '92, 4x4, 4 door, A/C, $2000. or best offer. Moving, must sell. 863-697-9044 HOME TRAILER, Bed 11 1/2' I x 51/2'w $600. (863)635-0079 TILT TRAILER 5x8, w/ re- movable custom cap. Good condition: $550 (863)357-5754 UTILITY TRAILER, 6x10, with Siderails & 4 ft. gate, exc. cond., $650. (863)763-1703 DODGE CARAVAN '94 runs good, clean van. $1150 (863)673-1635 DODGE CARAVAN, '94- new tires, runs good, needs trans work, $300. (863)655-0030. LEGAL NOTICE Public Auction will be held at Johns Tow- ing Service storage lot located at 704 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 on OCTOBER 21, 2005, at 9:00 A.M. Pursuant to Florida Stat- ute 713.78 for unpaid towing and stor- age charges. Year, make, model and vin are as follows. 1986CadilacFleetwood VIN# 1G6DW69Y4G9745919 1990 Isuzu Amigo VIN# JAACR1E9L980705 1988 Toyota 4 Runner VIN# JT3VN66W1J001505 Terms of sale are cash, and no checks will be accepted. Seller reserves the right of final bid. ALL SALES ARE FI- NAL! NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE! Said automobiles will be sold in "As Is' condition with no guarantees. 89576 ON 10/6/05 It's never too late to fid th perfect ift. Look for it in the classlleds. BID SOLICITATION NOTICE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Barlow, Florida September 20,2005 Advertisement No. 1 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM. (Bartow Local Time) on Thursday, Octo- ber 20, 2005 at the District Office, State of Florida Department of Transportation, 801 North Broadway Ave., Bartow, Florida 33830 for the following work. Bids re- ceived will be opened and publicly read aloud in the 3rd Floor Planning Multi-Pur- pose Conference Room. Sealed bids may be mailed and must be received prior to bid opening to State of Florida Department of Transportation, 801 North Broad- way Ave., Attn: District Contracts MS 1-18, Bartow, Florinda 33830. If the bid amount is greater than $250,000.00 on construction projects, the Contractor must be pre-qualified as required by Florida Statute 337.14(1) and Rule Chapter 14-22. ----NOTE---- Proposal Forms will not be issued after 2:00 PM. (Bartow Local Time) on Wednes- day, October 19, 2005. Plan holders list will not be issued after 5:00 pm on Fri- day, October 14,2005. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: YOU MAY OBTAIN PLANS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND/OR BID DOCUMENTS BY FAXING A FAX ORDER FORM TO (863) 534-7172. THIS FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT WWW DOT STATE FL US/CONTRACTSADMI- NISTRATIONDISTRICT1 FIRST TIME BIDDERS MUST ATTEND AN ORIENTATION MEETING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE BID DOCUMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE PRO- JECTS ONLY. YOU MUST INDICATE ON THE FAX ORDER FORM OF YOUR IN- TENT TO ATTEND THIS OCTOBER 11, 2005 AT 2:00 P.M. FOR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS REGARDING SPECIRFICATIONS OR PAY ITEMS. CONTACT THE PRO- JECT MANAGER LISTED. (CONTRACT NO. E1F16-RO) HIGHLANDS AND OKEECHOBEE, FINANCIAL PROJECT NO. 419597-1-72-01 & 419598-1-72-01 Work consists of storm pond mowing and lifter removal. (Approx 365 calendar days) NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: Gary Burnett (863) 386 6104 garv burnett(idot state I us BUDGET AMOUNT: $14,000.00. NO CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS (CONTRACT NO. E1F17-RO) DESOTO & HARDEE, FINANCIAL PROJECT NO 419802-1-72-01 & 419803-1-72-01 Work consists of mechanical sweeping of curb, gutter, and bridge structures on the primary system. (Approx 365 Calendar Days). NOTE PROJECT MANAGER: Bobby Carroll (863) 993-4634 bobby.car- roll(dot.state.l.us. BUDGET AMOUNT: $20,000.00. NO CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS (CONTRACT NO. E1F18-RO) DISTRICT WIDE, FINANCIAL PROJECT NO 419340-1-72-01 Work consists of Void filling and Surface realignment (Approx 365 Calendar Days) NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER Roxann Lake (863) 519-2680 roxann lake(tdot state fI us BUDGET AMOUNT: $100,000.00. NO CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS. NOTE: THIS CONTRACT HAS A BUDGETARY CEILING LIM- IT OF $100,000.00 Orders for these' documents should bq directed to the District Contracts Administra- tor, District Contracts Office, Mail Station 1-18, Florida Department of Transporta- tion, 801 North Broadway, Bartow, Florida 33830, or PO Box 1249, Bartow, Florida 33831, Phone: (863) 519-2559. Checks should be made payable to the State of Florida Department of Transportation. No refund will be made. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Bid Solicitation Notice in accordance with Chapter 337 FS. 85374 ON 9/29:10/6/05 Community Events Martha's House plans health fair Martha's House will be hosting a health fair on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. until noon at the American Legion, 501 S.E. Second St. There will be booths from various organizations in the community. This fair is one of the events held in October to highlight Domestic Vio- lence Awareness Month. To participate in the health fair, call Martha's House at (863) 763-2893. Legion hosting steak dinner An The Sons of the American Legion will host a steak dinner on Sun- day, Oct. 16, from 3 until 6 p.h: at the American Legion Post, 501 S.E. Second St. The menu will consist of steak, baked potato, salad, roll and dessert for a $9 donation. There will also be live entertainment from 3 until 7 p.m. Northside church hosting concert The Northmen will be in concert at the Northside Baptist Church, U.S. 441 N. at 98th Street, on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For information, call (863) 763-7165. L.O.A.A. to host ride The Lake Okeechobee Airboat Association (LOAA) will host a ride at Cornwell on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. Participants are to meet at the boat ramp. All area airboaters are welcome to bring their lunch .and spend the day riding with us. Cornwell is northwest of Okee- chobee off U.S. 98. For information, contact the Andersons at (863) 763-6069. Free nutrition class offered Dr. Edward W. Douglas will host a Contact Reflex Analysis and Designed Clinical Nutrition Class on Monday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m. The clinic is free to the public and will be held at his office at 916 W.N. Park St. For information, contact Dr. Douglas' office at (863) 763-4320. Cut-a-Thon aides breast cancer foundation Stafford's Salon, 3268 U.S. 441 S. in the Winn-Dixie Plaza, will hold a Cut for the Cure Cut-a-Thon on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event is being held to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Stafford's will donate 20 percent of the funds raised on this day to the Komen foundation. For information or to make an appointment, call (863) 763-3933. While appointments are recommended, they are not required. Book group's schedule announced The Okeechobee County Library book discussion group will begin meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27. The group's schedule is: Thursday, Oct. 27, "Reading Lolita in Tehran" by Azar Nafisi a memoir and literary criticism by a former Iranian professor who secretly teaches western literature in her living-room.; Thursday, Nov. 17, "Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini. This novel tells the story of Amir, the son ofawealthy businessman and of his father's servant's son, Nassan. Amir grows up in 1970s Afganistan, leaving during the war and returning there to live as a man.; Thursday, Dec. 15, "Nickels and Dimes" by Barbara Ehren- reich a journalist records how difficult it is to sustain oneself on min- imum wage.; and, Thursday, Jan. 26, "Master Butcher's Singing Club" by Louise Erdrich. This is a novel woven with intrigue, romance and humor, and is an emotionally complex tale of European immigrants who have settled in the fictional town of Argus, N.D. All meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the Okeechobee Library, 206 S.W. 16th St. For infor- mation, call Jan Fehrman at (863) 357-9980. Church plans Oktoberfest celebration Peace Lutheran Church, 750 N.W. 23rd Lane, will host their 15th annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 29. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.'until 3 p.m. and will include bratwurst, sauerkraut, baked beans, -German potato salad, apple streusel and a beverage. Tickets are $5 each. There will also be a white elephant sale, cake walk, 50/50 draw- ing, prize giveaways, kids games and a country store. For information, call (863) 763-5042. Vendors needed for benefit The Joshua Matute Family Transportation Benefit needs vendors to :set up in the Okeechobee City Park on Oct. 29. Vendors needed' include arts and crafts, food, drink and entertainment. There will also be a baking contest and prize giveaways. For information, contact Niki Salmon at (561) 722-0401, or Hazel Wetherington at (863) 763-3617. Swimming pool hours announced The Okeechobee Sports Complex swimming pool hours of opera- tion are: Aug. 8 Oct. 30, Tuesday through Friday from 4 until 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from I until 5 p.m. The pool is not open during school hours. For information, contact the pool office at (863) 467-7667. 4-H and FFA Club enrollment under way All youth planning to participate in the 2006 Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show may enroll now but must be enrolled by Oct. 31, and be in good club standings by attending monthly club meetings to be eligible to participate in the livestock show. VFW Ladies group plan garage sale The VFW Ladies Auxiliary is now accepting your donations for their Nov. 4 and 5 garage sale to be held at the \TW Post #10539, located 3912 U S. 441 .S.E. There will be sausage, biscuits and gray served for breakfast,at the sales, as well as Sloppy Joes for lunch at the Nov. 4 sale. Hammock State Park hosts festival Highlands Hammock State Park in Sebring will hold their 20th Annual Civilian Conservation Corps Festival Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be an antique car show, arts and craft vendors, live music, kids activities, tram ride, .hayrides, CCC Alumni Reunion, a cracker cpwboy poet, pony rides, living history re-enactments and more! Park admission is $4 per carload (up to eight people). Arts and crafts vendors are needed. The participation fee is $10.70 for the entire day. Contact Dorothy L. Harris at (863) 634-7695; or, by e-mail at dorothy.l.harris@dep.state.fl.us for information or to request a vendor packet. Interested food vendors should contact Nancy Davis of the Hammock Inn directly at (863) 385J7025. Girl Scouts to host Reunion Tea The Okeechobee Girl Scouts Pegasus Service Unit is hosting a spe- cial Adult Tea Party for current and former Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. All adults who have been involved in Girl Scouting or Girl Guides over the years and those who were Girl Scouts in their youth are invited. The tea will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior, 200 N.W. Third St. The Scouts are also looking for old uniforms anrd books for a display. For information, contact Lau- rie Pharr at (863) 634-0465. Regions accepts Red Cross donations All Regions banks can now accept donations to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts. Cash and checks will be accepted at any Regions bank. Locally, Regions Bank is located at 305 E. N. Park St. Checks must be written to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund, and the customer will be given a Red Cross receipt. Benefits help available for vets Veterans and their family members that have been displaced due to Hurricane Katrina and have moved to the Okeechobee may contact the County Veterans Service officer for benefits assistance at (863) 763- 8124. The County Veterans Service Office is located at 462 U.S. 98 N. in the County Administration Annex. The office is open Monday-Thurs- day, 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and on Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Baptist Church opens library First Baptist Church Library invites everyone to check out books, tapes, CDs, DVDs and Christian materials. They are open Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.; Wednesday, from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m.; and, Sun- days from 6 until 6:30 p.m. They are located at 401 S.W. Fourth St. For information, call (863) 763-2171. DAR opens essay contest It is again time for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to sponsor their annual American Essay Contest. The con- test is open to public, private and parochial schools and those who are home schooled and will start on the first day of school. The essays have to be turned in by Dec. 1. This year's subject for grades five through eight is "Benjamin Franklin- More than a Revolutionary". Jan. 17, 2006, marks the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth. "The Santa Maria to the New World and the Apollo Mission to the Moon: Christopher Columbus and the Astronauts" is the subject cho- sen for grades nine through 12. American Essay Contest Certificates and Excellence in History Medals will be presented to the contestants. The winner from each school will receive a monetary award. For infor- mation, call (863) 763-2492. Children's Ranch plans yard sales The Real Life Children's Ranch, 7777 U.S. 441 S.E., will hold yard * sales every Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Funds from the sales help support activities for the children. Usable donations are always accepted and should be taken to the ranch on U.S. 441 S.E. For information, contact Rosie at (863) 763-4242. Civil Air Patrol is forming The United States Air Force Auxiliary is forming a Civil Air Patrol-unit in Okeechobee, and senior members and cadets are being recruited. Youths between the ages of 12 and 18 are eligible. Senior members are needed to administer the unit and provide supervision for the cadets. The three main missions of the Civil Air Patrol are emergency services, aero- space education and cadet programs. Senior members and cadets work side by side to accomplish these missions. If you are interested in becom- ing a cadet or senior member, contact Gene O'Neill at the Okeechobee Emergency Operations Center, (863) 763-3212. Red Cross needs instructors Have you saved a life today? Volunteer as an American Red Cross Instructor and teach others the skills they need to save lives. You can help the American Red Cross reach people in your community with lifesaving training, including CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillation, and HIV/AIDS Prevention. Contact the Okeechobee Branch of the American Red Cross at (863) 763-2488 to find out more. Red Cross seeks DAT volunteers The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to be part of their Disaster Action Team (DAT). The DAT is made up of a group of trained volunteers who respond to local disasters such as structure fires, floods, etc. If you would like to give of your time and talents to help local citizens in a time of disaster, please contact Debbie or Candace at the American Red Cross- Okeechobee Branch by calling (863) 763-2488. Food pantry reopens Okeechobee Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, 312 N. Parrott Ave., is open again. It is located in the back parking lot of the church. The tempo- rary gray box is stocked and ready for anyone who needs food. All you need is an I.D. The hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. My Aunt's House seeking volunteers My Aunt's House, Inc. a 501 (c) (3) organization is looking for two to three volunteers to work in our Closet any day, or days, Monday through Friday during the hours of 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. We are also looking for avol- unteer to become the director and a board member of The Clothes Clos- et. The volunteer should communicate well with the public and should be able to seek support from city and county officials, business execu- tives and other organizations. Work days and hours are flexible. Call (863) 634-2306 for information. New historical mugs on sale The Okeechobee Historical Society has a new shipment of historical Okeechobee County Courthouse mugs and mugs with a picture of the old High School for $6 each on sale at the Chamber of Commerce. They also have a small booklet entitled "Pictorial History of Okeechobee" which sells for $4. Enrollment starts for VPK program The Agency for Workforce Innovation is starting the registration process for parents to enroll their children in the state's new Voluntary Prekinder- garten (VPK) program. Eligible children must live in Florida and be 4 years old on or before Sept 1 of the 2005-06 school year. Parents can find the reg- istration form online at www.vpkflorida.org; or, they can contact their near- est Early Learning Coalition for a paper copy of the registration. County plat directory offered The 2005 Okeechobee County Plat Directory is now for sale at the Okeechobee Soil & Water Conservation office on U.S. 98 N. For informa- tion, call (863) 763-3619, ext. 502. Gospel Lighthouse will meet A newly-formed congregation, The Gospel Lighthouse, will meet every Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Christian 7th Day Baptist Church, 914 N.W Park St. There will be old camp meeting style of preaching, praying and singing. For information, contact Reverend Elma J. Hampton at (863) 357-0455. Legion sponsoring fundraiser The American Legion Memorial Post 64, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion in conjunction with Environmental Control are spon- soring a fundraiser. We ask that you donate your used or empty laser printer cartridges and ink jets to the Post. The Post will receive a donation from ECC. All monies received from this project will be used to purchase supplies for the needy school children in the Okeechobee County School system. Boxes will be made available at the following locations: Ameri- can Legion, 501 S.E. Second Ave.; Chamber of Commerce, 55 S. Parrott Ave.; and Smith's Computer Service, S.W. Park Street. Additional collec- tion points will be made available at a later date. For information, call John R. Rooney at (863) 763-2950 or (863) 763-8971. m so m .. .. .. M- .. .. .. -1 An, I IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASENO.: 1995-DP-526 IN THE INTEREST OF: C.B. DOB: 09-23-89 Mother of the minor child: Cathy Bias TO: Father of C.B., Robert Martin Residence and Address Unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A PE- TITION UNDER OATH HAS BEEN FILED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHIL- DREN AND FAMIUES IN THE ABOVE- STYLED COURT FOR THE TERMINA- TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS RELA- TIVE TO C.B., A FEMALE CHILD, BORN ON THE 23RD DAY OF SEP- TEMBER, 1989. THE CHILD WAS BORN IN THE COUNTY OF PALM BEACH, IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. YOU ARE COMMANDED TO BE AND APPEAR BEFORE A JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE ABOVE-STYLED COURT LO- CATED AT: OKEECHOBEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 304 N.W. 2ND STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 AT 9:00 A.M. ON THE STH DAY OF NO- VEMBER, 2005, FOR HEARING AND TO SHOW CAUSE WHY SAID PETI- TION SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTI- TUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINA- TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. BE ADVISED THAT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY TO REPRE- SENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AD ANATTORNEY ONE MAY BE APPOINTED FOR YOU. WITNESS MY HAND AS CLERK OF SAID COURT AND THE SEAL THEREOF, THIS 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005. SHARON ROBERTSON CLERK OF COURT By: Heather Simmons DEPUTY CLERK 85175 ON 9/17,22,29;10/6/05 NOTICE OF INTENT The Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District intends to designate the position of 002196, Assistant Deputy Execu- tive Director as senior management for the purpose of participation in the Florida Retirement System's Senior Management Service Class. This designation will take effect on October 27, 2005, as allowed for by section 121.055, ES. and with the approval by the District's Gov- erning Board at the meeting of Oc- tober 12,2005. 87157 ON 9/29;10/6/05 Reading a newspaper helps you understand the world around you. No wonder newspaper readers are more suc- cesm people NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Glades County Board of County Commission- ers will be accepting sealed bids from qualified general contractors until 3:00 PM on October 31,2005 forthe pro- ject known as the American Legion Shelter Retrofit There will be a mandatory pro-bid coarer- ence atthe job site located at 600 Riv- erRd SW Moore Haven at 2:00 RM. on October 20,2005. Bids are to be delivered by mail to Glades County Emergency Management, Post Office Box 68 Moore Haven, Florida 33471 or in person to 500 Avenue J, Moore Haven 33471. 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