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O e.o e , eec0Cbee News Vol. 96 No. 169 In Brief Boll water notice Because of a broken water line, the Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) has issued a boil water notice for the area bounded on the south by S.R. 70, on the east by the CXS railroad, on the west by U. S. 98 and on the north by N.W. 36th Street. This boil water notice is dated June 17 and is effective for a minimum of 48 hours. As a precaution, OUA advises that all drinking or cooking water be boiled. The utility states that a rolling boil for one minute is sufficient. This notice was not received by the Okeechobee News until after the June 17 issue was already on the streets. The utility apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks customers for their under- standing cooperation. - "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" Mickelson suffers. meltdown at Open PINEHURST, N.C. -With a flurry of missed putts and misdirected drives, Phil Mick- elson shot a 7-over-par 77 in the second round of the U.S. Open on Friday his worst round at the Open since 1992. Page 5 Stocks move mostly higher NEW YORK Stocks moved mostly higher Friday as investors ignored a widen- ing trade deficit and soaring oil prices and focused on a jump in consumer confi- dence. The quarterly expira-, tion of stock index options and futures pressured the Nasdaq composite index. Page 9 Drought Index Current: 112 Source: Florida Division of Forestry LocalBurn Ban: None Lake levels 15.33 feet Lake level Mir Last Year: 12.72 feet (SOURCE: South Florida Water Manage- menrit District. Depth given in feet above sea level.) Index Classifieds .. .13-15 Comics ........... 12 Community Events ... 4 Crossword ........13 Obituaries ...... .3 Opinion ..........4 Speak Out ......... .4 Sports .......... ..5 TV ............ .14 Weather ...........2 , See Page 2 for information abgut how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com Online news & information 11101111 011111 Saturday, June 18, 2005 50t Plus tax High water bad for big lake By Pete Gawda Okeechobee News The County Coalition for Responsible Management of Lake Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Estuaries and Lake Worth Lagoon met at the Okeechobee Courthouse Thurs- day morning and heard several presentations on the state of Lake Okeechobee. However, they could not conduct any business for lack of a quorum since only four of the nine members were r' '.*, ., 'l "* ", ''; '-' present. Membership is made up one commissioner from each of the counties in the coalition - Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Lee, Palm Beach, Hendry, Glades, Highlands, and Osceola. In attendance were Okee- chobee County Commissioner Clif Betts, Martin County Commission- er Sarah Heard, Lee County Com- missioner Ray Judah, the chair- man and Osceola County Commissioner Ken Smith. Commissioner Betts informed the other coalition members that one of the concerns of Okee- chobee County is that the lake level is over 15 feet. He said there were also concerns about turbidi- ty and how it affects the quality of the water and sport fishing. He noted that we are entering the hur- ricane season and a high lake level could mean trouble for both coasts. Commissioner Heard expressed concern about the detrimental effects to the St. Lucie Canal of pulse releases from Lake Okeechobee. She voiced concern Legion disposes of old flags that the situation would get worse. The commissioner stated that her support of stormwater treatment areas and other options that would decrease the need for pulse releases. Commissioner Smith proudly announced that Osceola County had recently passed a one-half mill ad valorem tax to pay for lands for environmental purposes, such as storing water. He said the program would start next year using bond money. A committee would make recommendations to the commis- sioners as to what property to buy. Commissioner Judah expressed his concern over the condition of the Caloosahatchee River caused by pulse releases. He was in favor of other options to lower the water level in the lake such as the use of forward pumps. Noting Commissioner Betts' concern, Dr. Susan Gray of South Florida Water Management Dis- trict (SFWMD) noted there was a recent improvement in water See Water Page 2 Pedestrian falls into path of car A 60-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a car Thursday evening on Parrott Avenue near the Brahman Movie Theater. According to the Okee- chobee County Sheriff's Office report, the man apparently fell into the oncoming traffic. Shannon Tewksbury, 20, was driving northbound on Parrott Avenue (U.S. Highway 441) around 10:30 p.m. when 60-year-old Arthur Webb apparently fell into the path of her vehicle. According to the report, Ms. Tewksbury's 1993 Staff photos/Katrina Elsken American Legion Post 64 conducted flag disposal ceremonies on Thursday, cremating tattered, faded unserviceable flags. The flags were collected throughout the year by the Legion and stored until the ceremony. Anyone who has an American flag that is faded, torn or otherwise no longer serviceable can take it to the American Legion. Ceremony retires flags with honor By Audrey Blackwell Okeechobee News Members of the American Legion Post 64 said goodbye to scores of American flags Thurs- day night at their annual flag- burning ceremony. Commander Charlie Hart officiated at the event, with assistance from Legion mem- bers and by local Boy Scouts and Scout leaders. The Scouts got together last week and learned how to prop- erly fold the flags in preparation for the ceremony. About a dozen Legionnaires attended, some helping with the ceremony and others observing. Almost as many members of the public were in attendance. Four Legionnaires served as the Color Guard and presented arms. The Chaplain said a prayer and asked God to bless Ponitac Grand Am struck Mr. Webb. He died at the scene. Neither Ms. Tewksbury nor the 13-year-old passenger in her vehicle was injured in the accident, the report indicates. According to Deputy Sheriff Brain Hagan with the Okee- chobee County Sheriff's Office, speed was not a factor in the crash. Okeechobee County Fire Rescue pronounced Mr. Webb dead at the scene. According to the Sheriff's Office, no further information can be released at this time. Bush pral es new Miedleare d r "Copyrighted Material . -, Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" -W--- -0 Cub Scouts from Pack 964 carried flags in procession to present to American Legion officials who prepared the flags for disposal by cremation. The flag disposal cere- mony was held Thursday on the grounds near the Ameri- can Legion Post 64. and consecrate the hour. The Chaplain thanked God for the country, the flag and the liberty for which it stands. Acting Second Vice-Com- mander John Munger said hun- dreds of flags were burned that had come in from the commu- nity and businesses. There were flags of all sizes in the burn pit See Honor Page 2 .r.n. T=r. I h r'rue "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" Summer school Summer school began at Okeechobee's South Elemen- tary School on June 14. Jeanette Smet (right) walked her son Chandler into the school for a summer reading pro- gram. Summer school ends July 15. II IIH II ~ -~ ,- _________ 2 The Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18,2005 Water in" C400 dk- 4b 4m -m - - V Amb. 46 -, *1* - 0-4. b a - S - - I - 4 - S. ~ C - a - , . = w - * _ - 0 - - 0l o 5%. S Continued From Page 1 quality, although she said total phosphorous concentrations are still double what they were before the hurricanes. Dr. Gray expressed concern that the lake had risen one and one half foot in the last couple of weeks and said that the mode of SFWMD at this time is flood management. The rapid rise of the lake is one of the major problems in management the lake, she added. She said that prior to the hurri- canes there was a large amount of submerged vegetation in the lake. Since then, at the spots they have checked, there is almost no sub- merged vegetation, a fact that caus- es "great concern": to the district. She mentioned the need for treat- ment and storage areas north of the lake. She also mentioned perma- nent forward pumps to help regu- late the lake. "No tool is being taken off the list." She said that the district needs to look at every water control tool and evaluate the pros and cons and the costs involved. "Everything is up for considera- tion," she added. Dr. Gray also mentioned the importance of communication and told the commissioners" "If you need us we will be there." She pledged to send district representa- tives to commissioners' meetings if necessary. .Commissioner Smith asked about hydrilla control. Bob Howard, director of opera- tions for SFWMD, replied that hydrilla develops resistance quicker - than we can develop chemicals. He said it takes constant research and development to stay ahead of the plant. "Right now the said the situation was not very optimistic." There was also a discussion of using grass carp to control hydrilla. Benita Whalen, director of SFWMD's Okeechobee office, dis- cussed storage of water on public, -* private and tribal lands on the north end of the lake. The private and trib- al lands are primarily agricultural * and would be used to store water before it reaches the lake to lessen the need for pulse releases. She noted that the experiences of the recent drawdown of Lake -. Tohopelaliga support the concept .-. of water storage. She said SFWMD tries to identify public lands first. Then private lands used previously ^. .. would be considered and potential storage sites ranked. However, she noted that in wet times, like the present, land owners cannot take on any more water. She said that completed surface water treatment projects (STAs) total 79,326-acre feet with addition- al 92,000-acre feet to be construct- ed. Turning to another storage strat- egy, Ms. Whalen said the World Wildlife Fund has been working with landowners to locate storage areas. Some of the programs the federation is using include wetland hydration, wetland creation and reservoirs. She noted that the feder- ation has started six pilot projects in the Okeechobee watershed. Commissioner Heard advocat- ed storing water now to keep from having to discharge water through the estuaries. She asked what is being done right now. Ms. Whalen pledged that the district would do what it could in the short term. "We will be looking at any site now. Ms. Whalen noted that STAs are really designed for flow through water treatment. Although there is some storage, she said they are more for water quality than storage. However, she said SFWMD would try to keep the optimum depth in the STAs. Chip Merrian, deputy executive director of SFWMD, discussed for- ward pumps. He said their use would be beneficial to the health of lake and there is no downside to their u se. In the short term, tempo- rary pumps would be used, but he said the district is seeking additional dollars for permanent forward pumps. Mr. Merrian also echoed Ms. Whalen's statements that noted that there is no storage today because private landowners are already waterlogged from recent rains. .He said that Lykes Brothers, an organization that took a lot the water last year, is tired of receiving constant telephone calls from them. Ginger Baldwin of Senator Pruitt's office stated that the senator has sponsored funding for lake restoration projects. She urged that the assembled commissioners talk to their legislative delegations as to the importance of forward pump- ing for environmental concerns. Paul Gray of the Audubon Soci- ety said that the use forward pumps might be good. He added that a chronically low lake and as well as a chronically high lake both cause concern. Mr. Gray said his dream was that water managers would be able to keep the lake at 15 feet or lower, He said this would eliminate the need for large pulse releases. Peter Kwiatkowski, project engi- neer for the district, discussed sup- ply side management or policies to put in place when the water drops below a certain level. He said tech- nical analysis and public input is needed to formulate a policy on supply side management. He added that seed money was needed to initiate contracts until the next fiscal year's budget kicks in. Wayne Daltry of Lee County said that 80 percent of the water in the western basin does not come from Lake Okeechobee but from Lee County's stormwater system. "We need a coherent manage- ment program." He asserted. He called for a coherent man- agement plan in cooperation with Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties that would bring all viewpoints together. Currently, he said there is no coherent plan. Part to the problem, according to Mr. Daltry, is that Lee County tax dollars form the bulk of the basin water management program because Glades and Hendry Coun- ties do not have the tax base that Lee does. He advocated relooking at management paradigms. Mr. Daltry called for more water storage rather than using what he called a "fire hose" approach to funnel excess lake water through the estuaries. Mr. Daltry also mentioned the pesticide problem that comes from the Caloosahatchee Basin and not from Lake Okeechobee or the Kissimmee River. Don Fox of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission gave an overview of the process of regulating lake levels. He recom- mended that the water level fluctu- ate 12 to 15 feet over a 36-month period, with the water receding November through June, water lev- els stable June through August and October being the peak month He said that the problem with Caloosa- hatchee is that sometimes there is too much fresh water and some- times not enough freshwater. Mark Perry of Florida Oceano- graphic advocated managing the lake at a lower level. In addition, he suggested looking at forward pumps He said lake management was not only an environmental problem, but also an economic problem affecting propertyvalues. "We need to get the discharges stopped," he asserted. Susan Sylvester of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers attributed the recent rise in lake level to rainfall and inflow from Fisheating Creek. She said the Kissimmee chain of lakes were low before the recent rainy spell so they did not con- tribute to the rise in the lake level. Ms. Sylvester said that this is a chal- lenging-wet season and that releas- es will have to be made. After the meeting, coalition members and members of the audience were given a tour of the new courthouse by County employee Donnie Oden. - 0 014. - 4 0 4D 40 QNW -am mo NNW 4D amm - db- a - - aq - -4m 1. a -- P'. - "Copyrighted Material syndicated Content le from Commercial News Providers" - Availab --mo 4w 'bern.. 4ba w L d - a - - ..0m -q. An.. a a. a.-&- o - -- S - - - -~ 71 - a a a- - a a a. a- a - a-a - S - a a -.~ - a a .- -. a a S - 4w 41Wa. - a-a40 - a- - a- 4WD * 5 - ~a 0 - a a ~ -~ a a- a- a a. .a' -a a- a. -- a- -a a a a -a -~ ~ ~ S a. a. a-. a- - S a. 0 -a a a- 0 - -0 - A- a0 90- - - a. ahl 4w M-. WAINIM W b - 0 Okeechobee News Published by Independehm Nt aSpaers InC. To Reach Us Addrss P 0. Box 639. 107 S.W. 171h Street. Suite D Okeecnobee. FL 34974 WObsIdt www Newszap corn To Submit News The Okeechobee News wv.lcomes sub-: missions from its readers Opinions. calendar items, stones ideas and pho- tographs are welcome Call i863) 763- 3134 to reach our newsroom Items may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed E-Mail okeenewvs@newszap corn Speakllh 1863) 467-2033 To Place A Displavy A Phfm: 863- 763-3134 E-ilk okecompo@sMrato net To Place A Classmled Ad Cel 877-353-2424 to place a classified advertisement from home Fat 877-354-2424 E-Hlt classad@newszap corn Billl Deiparlamle E-Al: billteam@newszap.com Newszap! 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PO Box 639 Okeechobee, FL 34973, USPS 406-160 Printing Printed at Sunshine Pnnting. a subsidiary of Independent Newspapers Pf hilM 346A EBulM printing@ct.net * a - - ~- - - S. - - 00. - a a - - .0l ab do - . . O O o am. - W- v 8 8 -- t - * The Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18, 2005 3 proviso- "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" Sen. Pruitt named Staff photo/D.Hamilton Real life relief Scott Fraser of the Real Life Children's Ranch received a check from United Way President, Frank Irby on Wednesday at Riverside Bank. The funding which was provided through Publix Charities and the United Way totaled $116,000, was shared between five charity organizations to provide relief in reconstruction after the 2004 hurricane season. Other Unit- ed Way board members in attendance at the presentation included Cathleen Blair, Sam Smith (left), United Way secre- tary, Cheryl Sutton (right) and United Way treasurer, Jennifer Lafferty (far right). I aMhmrU r r r a"mmwmel para I&a "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" legislator On June 25, 2005, Senator Ken Pruitt will receive an award from the Florida Wildlife Federation for his outstanding efforts to protect and restore Lake Okeechobee. Recognizing that poorly con- trolled phosphorus in storm water from its watershed is the greatest threat to the ecological sustainabili- ty of Lake Okeechobee, Senator Pruitt has consistently worked to solve this problem beginning with the Lake Okeechobee Protection Act of 2000. The Act required the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to design a phosphorus reduction plan and implement it. Since then, Senator Pruitt has worked successfully to fund this program. Thanks to him, $30 million was approved by the Florida Legislature this year for Lake Okeechobee restoration. Senator Pruitt will receive his "Conservation Legislator of the Year" award from the Florida Wildlife Federation on June 25, 2005, at the Federation's Annual Conservation Awards Banquet, to be held at the Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort in the city of Stuart in his home district. Senator Pruitt's district includes Martin, and parts of Indian River, Okeechobee, of the year Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties. Senator Ken Pruitt has consis- tently worked to correct Lake Okeechobee's depth management problem by funding the construc- tion of pumps to take water out of the lake from a lower elevation than present gravity flow structures allow. His efforts have made a great difference in the ongoing battle to save Lake Okeechobee. Senator Pruitt himself said, "The federal and state governments have recog- nized the need to preserve the future of our lake. We suddenly realized that she is an economic lifeline of the region and the ecosystem lifeblood for South Florida. Inevitably, where we fail with Lake Okeechobee restora- tion, we fail exponentially with the Everglades restoration." Anyone interested in attending the Florida Wildlife Federation's Annual Conservation Awards Ban- quet on Saturday evening, June 25, may contact Diane Hines or Kelly Stewart at the Florida Wildlife Fed- eration's Tallahassee office by call- ing: 1-(800)656-3014. The banquet begins at 6 p.m. with a reception followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the Conservation Awards presenta- tion. Seventeen other deserving conservationists and conservation- minded groups will be receiving awards that evening. Splash time Water fun day for one and two year old toddlers kept little ones cooled off on Wednesday at Stepping Stones Child Care Center at S.W. 4th Street. Little ones splashed and slid before an afternoon nap. ~~5jAUCE' Full Service Mortgage Broker I Quality Companies & Professional Service 309 S.W. Park St. 863.467.8899 heritage309@earthlink.net Memorial Tribute Remember a loved one 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 www2jnewszap.com/memorials for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. 1HE Your LOCAL aatewau Autograph from long ago The walls of Assistant Superintendent of Schools Lee Dixon's office are being prepared for painting. Under- neath the top layer of paint are several other layers of dif- ferent colors. The 1916 building was Okeechobee's first brick school building. The peeling paint revealed graffiti written by long ago students. Here, a young lady named Betty wrote her name on the wall, or perhaps it was Betty's boyfriend. To save time and money by having the ne\\ s- paper delivered to your home. call Reader Services at 1-877-353-2424 or e-mail readerservices @new szap.com. If you're already a subscriber and ha\e questions or requests about .oui home 1e delivery, call Reader Service.s at 1-877-353-2424 or e-mail readerser ices@'ne.wszap.conm. i Okeechobee New IM f'^ ^wS 4 OPINION The Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18, 2005 Speak Out Exercise your right to free speech. Speak out is a free 24-hour opinion line. Call and express your opinion or ask question about public issues. You are not required to leave your name. While we want you to speak out freely, the newspaper reserves the right to edit calls for clarity, brevity, relevance and fairness. To speak out call (863)467-2033, fax (863)763-5901 or e-mail: okeenews@newszap.com. You can also mail submissions to Okeechobee News, P.O. Box 639, Okeechobee, Fla. 34973. OUA George Long is right; OUA has no credibility in this community - with the high priced water that is not fit to drink, failure to adequately notify our community to boil the water and now the sewage fiasco. Okeechobee is growing rapidly; we need to change to keep up with this growth. OUA needs new leadership that is proactive. Parades I feel it's a sad day when you think there are too many parades. Parades are a wonderful thing, especially to a child. If you don't like them, stay home. Small Town I like the parades in Okeechobee, but then again I am not from up north where they don't do those kinds of things. If you don't like the parades stay home the day they are having it. As for the traffic, it is always a bad time to go to town because of the construction that they can't seem to get right. So, it is not the parades, it is everything else! I look forward to when my son gets big enough to take him to the Speckled Perch Parade and the Labor Day Parade and whatever other ones they have. When we were in school all of my friends would look forward to when the parade came just so we could ride our horses in them and we always had a good time. P.S. I am proud to be from Okee-Jokee, as you call it. There are a lot worse places to live than here. Metal Shed Up on N.E. Fifth Street I see a metal building sitting there. Is the bank going to put a branch in that tin building? That metal building has been sitting there for about month. (Editor's Note: Thanks for calling. Accord- ing to the city code enforcement office the shed to which you refer belongs to Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory. It was moved to facili- tate the paving of their parking lot Once that job is completed, the shed will be moved back onto their property. It is anticipated the job will be completed by the first ofnextweek.) Community Events Hope to Cope to host seminar Hope to Cope, 101 N.W Fifth St., is having a seminar on coping with stress on June 23 at 7 p.m. This seminar is free and will include simple tips to reduce stress and take control of your life. There will be door prizes, coffee and a relaxed atmosphere. For information, call (863) 763-5540. BLNB to host tax seminar Big Lake National Bank will host a seminar on June 23 that will deal with tax credits and/or tax refunds that you may be eligible for but don't know it. The seminar will be held at the bank's location at 1409 S. Parrott Ave. beginning at 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending the seminar, please RSVP Debra Kane at (863) 467-4663, ext. 1804. Refreshments will be served. Help with utility bill available A LIHEAP representative will be at the Okeechobee One Stop Career Center, 207 S.W. Park St., June 23 and 24 from 9 a,m. until 3 p.m. to discuss help paying your electric bills or help with deposits and reconnections. This is only for first-time users, elderly, the handicapped and for families with children under the age of 5. You will need a picture ID, proof of income, a Social Security card for everyone and an electric bill. Hospice plans yard sale Rain or shine Hospice of Okeechobee will hold a yard sale on Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. The sale will be held at the air conditioned Hospice of Okeechobee Volunteer House located at the corner of S.E. Fourth Street and Third Avenue. All proceeds benefit patient care in Okeechobee. Special community meeting planned Sacred Heart Catholic Church is having a community meeting on Saturday, June 25, at 1 p.m. All Spanish speaking people are invited. The sheriff, the Mexican consul and the Florida Immigrants Coalition will be present. Red Cross offers babysitting course The American Red Cross-Okeechobee Branch is offering a babysitter's training course on Saturday, June 25,.from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. This is a great course for any young person wanting to baby sit during the summer. Infant/child CPR and FA basics are covered in this course. The cost is $25. If your child is interested in taking the course, call the office at (863) 763-2488. Church offering Bible camp The Seventh Day Adventist Church, 412 N.W. Sixth St., will hold a Space Mission Bible Camp June 26-30, from 6 until 8 p.m. For information, call Carolyn Douglas at (863) 357-3680. Okeechobee News Our Purpose... The Ol"eechobee News is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida. Independent is owned by a unique trust thai enables this newspaper Io pur- sue a mission of journalistic service to ithe citizens of the community Since no dividends are paid Ihe company is able to thrive on profil margins below industry standards All after-tax surpluses are reinvested in Independent s mission of journalistic service, commitment to the ideals of the First Amendment of Ihe U S. Conslitution, and support of the community's deliber- alion of public issues We Pledge ... * To operate this newspaper as a public Irust * To help our community become a better place to live and work. through our dedication to consci- enuious journalism * To provide the information citizens need to mal.e heir own intelligent decisions about public issues. * To report the news with honesty, accuracy. purposeful neutrality. fairness. objectivity. fearlessness and compassion * To use our opinion pages to facili- late community debate, not to dominate it with our own opinions * To disclose our own conflicts of interest or potential conflicts to our readers * To correct our errors and to give each correction to the prominence it deserves. * To provide a right to reply to those we write about * To treat people with courtesy, respect and compassion. Advertising Director: Judy Kasten News Editor: Eric Kopp National Advertising: Joy Parnsh Office Manager: Karmen Brown Circulation Manager: Janet Madray Independent Newspapers, Inc. * Joe Smyth, Chairman * Ed Dulln, President * Tom Byrd, Vice President of Newspaper Operations Katrina Elsken. Executive Editor MEMBER ::-- OF: Florida Press Assatocion ,'-' Okeechobee News 2005 For More Information See At Your Service On Page 2 Courtesy photo/Bobby Lantz Looking Back In the 1940s, Jack Prescott was out early on his horse headed out to round up cattle. The man he was talking to is uniden- tified as of newspaper press time. 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 Saturday Habitat for Humanity of Okeechobee construction volunteers will meet at the parking lot of the Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 N. Parrott Ave., at 7 a.m. Construction work will be at 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, which is located next to the driver's license office at 1857 U.S. 441 S.E. It is a self-help group for people with a desire to stop using alco- hol and other intoxicating drugs and a desire to manage their emo- tional or psychiatric illness. It's an open discussion group. AA meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 N. Parrott Ave. It will be a closed discussion. Sunday AA 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 Okeechobee Senior Singers will meet at 9 a.m. at the Okee- chobee Presbyterian Church, 312 North Parrott Ave. Everyone who enjoys singing is invited to join the group. For information or to schedule an appearance, contact Patsy Black at (863) 467-7068. The Okeechobee Historical Society meets at noon at 1850 U.S. 98 N. Join us with a covered dish for lunch, followed by a business meeting. The dues are $10 per person, per year, and are due in Sep- tember. For information, call Betty Williamson at (863) 763-3850. Tuesday Alanon meeting will be held at the Church of Our Savior, 200 N.W. Third St., at 8 p.m. Family History Center meets from noon until 3, p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 S.W Sixth St. Any- one 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. The Camera Club meets every other Tuesday from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. Learn types and uses of film; speeds and technology; and, how to see your world and capture it on film. Class is basic through extensive. Registration is $20, and each class is $10. Call Bobbi at (863) 467-2614 for information. Some of the proceeds will go towards Big Lake Mission's Outreach. Rotary Club of Okeechobee meets at noon at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. All Rotarians and anyone else inter- ested are invited. For information, contact Bill Bartlett at (863) 467- 4663. The Widow and Widowers Support Group meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Clock Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Ave. for breakfast. For informa- tion, call (863) 763-5887 or (863) 357-0297. The Gathering Church Overcomers Group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, 1735 S.W 24th Ave. This is a men's only meet- ing. For information, call Earl at (863) 763-0139. The Okeechobee Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Golden Cor- ral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome. For information, contact Elder Sumner at (863) 763-6076. Bible study at the Living Word of Faith Church, 1902 S. Parrott Ave., at 7 p.m. Informal and informative discussions bring many Bible truths to life. Everyone is invited. Grief and Loss Support Group meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Hospice Building located at 411 S.E. Fourth St. in Okeechobee. Everyone is welcome. For information, contact Enid Boutrin at (863) 467-2321. Bipolar Bears meets at 11 a.m. at Welcome House, which is located next to the driver's license office at 1857 U.S. 441 S.E. It is a self-help group that offers support and education for people who have been diagnosed with clinical depression, bipolar, schizophre- nia, schizo-affective disorder or dual diagnosis. Wednesday A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 701 S.W. Sixth St. Itwill be closed discussion. Narcotic Anonymous (NA) meet in the New Horizon building, 1600 S.W Second Ave., from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. For information, call (863) 763-1191. Lakeside Cruise'n Car Show will meet from 7 until 9 p.m. in the Wal-Mart parking lot in front of the Garden Center. Just stop by to show a car you may have, or check out the cars and visit with the car owners while you listen to the great oldies music. Community Country Gospel will meet at 7 p.m. at the church next to Douglas Clinic on North Park St. Any individual or group that enjoys old time gospel music is invited to participate. For informa- tion, contact Randy or Larese Maycurnber at (863) 467-0359. Thursday Tantie Quilters meets 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 History Center meets from 6 until.8 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 S.W. Sixth St. Anyone interest- ed 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. 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 SensiblyNo.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. 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. Community Events Domestic violence is talk show topic Family Stations Inc. is having a radio talk show on Saturday, June 18, starting at 7:30 a.m. and re-broadcasting at 1 and 6 p.m. on WWFR 91.7 FM and on 100.3 FM. The guest will be Hylan Bryan, M.S. executive director of Safespace. The topic will be help- ing victims of domestic violence, shelters and outreach programs and services. For information, contact Hylan Bryan at (772) 595- 0042. Hospice plans ground breaking ceremony Hospice of Okeechobee's board members and staff invite everyone to join them at the ground breaking ceremony on Mon- day, June 20, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the site of their new building on the corner of S.E. Fourth Street and Third Avenue. Refreshments will be served. Church will host sports camp The Cornerstone Baptist Church, 18387 U.S. 441 N., will be hav- ing a Sports Camp June 20-23 from 9 until 11:30 a.m. For informa- tion or to sign up, call Pastor Terry Moore at (863) 634-7922. Church will host revival The Living Word of Faith Church, 1902 Parrott Ave., will host a revival June 20-24 beginning at 7 p.m. each night. Pastors for the revival will be Kevin McGushion, Lee Minton, Dale Shafer and Gale Eyler. For information, call (863) 763-6869. Baptist church plans Bible school Treasure Island Baptist Church, 4209 U.S. 441 S.E., invites all children kindergarten through sixth grades to attend their vacation Bible school June 20-24 from 5 until 8:15 p.m. The school will cre- ate a fun and exciting safari atmosphere where children will have a great time singing, watching skits, creative crafts, playing games and getting to know God through prayer. A parent seminar entitled Making Your Children Mind Without Losing Yours will also be offered. For information, call (863) 763-0550. Oakview hosting Bible school Oakview Baptist Church, 677 S.W.32nd St., will host a vacation Bible school June 20-24, from 6 until 9 p.m. The school will be titled "Ramblin' Road Trip" a trip across America to learn how to make right choices. It will be for ages 3 through adult. Registration kick-off will be Saturday, June 18, from 9 until 11:30 a.m. and will include games, crafts, food, fun and fellowship. For information, call the church at (863) 763-1699. Wildlife center hosts summer camp Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will host its annual sum- mer camp during the month of June. This wildlife education camp is open to campers ages 8-12. The sessions will be: June 20-24; and, June 27-July 1. The camp will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The cost is $100 per camper. Campers will learn about wildlife and the environment. There will be a day devoted to survival in the wild. Florida-Wildlife Conservation officers Kevin Losee and Sean Smith will teach the young campers how to survive in the wilder- ness. There will also be daily crafts, one large take-home craft, ice cream parties, and a field trip to River Woods which includes a pontoon boat ride. Since enrollment is limited, it is important to sign up as soon as possible. For information contact Sue Arnold at (863) 763-4630. Members sought for fair committee As the first step toward forming a county fair, the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center Advisory Committee is seeking applicants for a 25-member committee that will write the charter for the fair. A broad cross section of the community is needed. Applications can be picked up through June 21 at the county administrator's office in the Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 N.W. Second St. Mem- ber of the advisory committee will select the committee members. Free Lunchbox Lecture scheduled A free Lunchbox Lecture, featuring psychotherapist Dr. Brenda Garma, Ph.D., LMHC, will be held June 21 at the Visiting Nurses Association, 208 S.E. Park St., and will address techniques for chil- dren that are self-mutilating. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the lecture will begin at noon. Bring your lunch. Beverages will be pro- vided. Lunchbox Lectures are presented by the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Task Force and sponsored by the Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition to inform and heighten the community's awareness of topics that surround the increasing problem of teen pregnancy in Okeechobee. This is the last lecture in the series. For informa- tion, call Carol Staley at (863) 462-5877. Early Learning Coalition to meet The monthly business meeting of the Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee counties will be held on Wednesday, June 22, at 1 p.m. in the conference room of the Ft. Pierce One Stop. An executive committee meeting will immediate- ly follow. The One Stop is located just east of IRCC. For informa- tion, call (863) 462-5792. Martha's House plans training session Martha's House will offer eight hours of training on June 22, in the South Florida Water Management Auditorium, located in the Bank of America building, 205 North Parrott Ave., from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The cost for the training is $10. Certificates will be given. For information, contact Shirlean Graham at (863) 763-2893. The Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18,2005 OPINION SPORTS 5 The Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18, 2005 Sports Briefs Grid conditioning program under way Summer conditioning ses- sions have begun at Okeechobee High School for the Brahman football team. The sessions will be from 4 until 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tues- days, Thursdays and Fridays throughout the summer. Anyone intending to try out for the foot- ball team in the fall should attend these conditioning sessions. For information, call the Brah- man field house at (863) 462- 5050 and leave a message and an assistant coach will return the call. Golf tournament will benefit CIS Communities In School (CIS) and the Police Athletic League (PAL) are hosting their sixth annual golf tournament on Satur- day, June 18, at the Okeechobee Golf & Country Club. There will be an 8 a.m. shot- gun start. Entry fees are $45 per person, or $180 per team. Sponsorships are available. The cost of a hole sponsorship is $150; a tee spon- sorship is $75; and, a team spon- sorship is $180. There will also be chicken and rib barbecue dinners. Prizes will be given to the first, ninth and next-to-last place teams. All proceeds will help fund CIS projects: Mentoring Character Counts and Youth Center. For information,, call CIS at (863) 462-5327. Volleyball team hosts summer camp The Okeechobee High School volleyball team will host a sum- mer volleyball camp for girls in grades four through eight. The camp runs from 9 a.m. until noon, June 20, 21, 23 and 24 at Osceola Middle School. The cost is $45, and includes a free T- shirt and water bottle. The camp is for experienced and beginning level players. Par- ticipants will be divided by skill level and will work in groups with players of similar ability. Experi- enced players will be challenged by a quicker, more aggressive style of play. Both groups will be led by experienced coaches and assisted by varsity level players. You may pick up an applica- tion in the main office of Okee- chobee High School, or call head coach George May at (863) 634- 5836 for information. Youth football sign ups planned Sign'-ups for the new Pop Warner football league and cheerleading program will take place on June 25, July 2, 9 and 16 at Teen Town from noon until 4 p.m. Parents must provide copies of the child's birth certificate, their most recent report card and a current physical at registration. The cost of registration will be $75. For information contact James Shockley at (863) 634-3482, Albion Crowell at (863) 697-2576 or Kristen Barker at (863) 697- 6073. Hours announced for community pool The Okeechobee Sports Com- plex swimming pool hours of operation are: May 3 June 1, Tuesday Friday from 4 until 7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.; Sunday from I until 5 p.m.; June 2 Aug. 7, Tuesday - Saturday from 12:30 until 6:30 p.m., Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m:, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 until 9 p.m. (family night swim); Aug, 8 Oct. 30: Tuesday through Friday from 4 until 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. The pool is not open during school hours. When school is in session the pool is used for physi- cal education and other school- related activities. For information,, contact the pool office at (863) 467-7667. YMS hosting basketball camp Yearling Middle School will host two separate summer bas- ketball camps. The first camp will be June 27 - July 1 from 8 a.m. until noon for second and third grade students, and from 1 until 5 p.m. for fourth and fifth grade students. The second session will be for sixth to eighth grade students and will run July 11-15 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The cost for either camp will be $40 per camper. For information contact YMS at (863) 462-5056. MickrLmom %ult'rN mclldkowm at 411pm .M -f Available from Commercial News Providers" -- ft, - -qm 410 The Fishin' Line By Loma Jablonsid Okeechobee News Congratulations to all the young' anglers 'of the Big' "O"' Junior Teen Anglers. They recently walked away with most of the tro- N phies in the seven-club state com- petition. Scott' Maestre took first place; Kr n.-,ll Smith placed third; Harri- son O'Connor placed seventh; and, Melissa Floyd took ninth. They went up against some -u h runiplliiion [l irn r Ii ar' un the state and showed everyone that the kids of the Big "0" know how to fish. This is the weekend to get out and fish. It has been reported that the bass are biting at Cody's Cove, inside King's Bar in the clear water. They are hitting on spinnerbaits, Horny Toads and Ugly Otters. Specks are still being brought in by jigging along the banks of the Kissimmee River on River Road and under the bridge. Bluegills are biting on cuicket.s about a mile up the river. It has been a good week for the s,:,uthern dr. iion ol -ti B-:" Fed- eration. Ninety-four contestants from seven states have been com- peting for the right to go to the Fed- eration National Championship in 2006. The local teen angler club will compete in a club tournament on June 25 at Okee-Tantie Marina. If you get a chance, go and cheer on these young anglers as they weigh-in at noon. Oakview Baptist Church will host a bass tournament on July 2 at the Okee-Tantie Marina. Weigh- ins are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. 'ALL11, 4L 4 ,i ."A Make up to $2,500 by filling in the space above! 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The bad news is that they do not have any more money to contin- ue construction. Before construction began, Shirleen Graham-Stevens, a trustee of the church, stated that the church had enough money to complete the building. How- e'er, with the coming the hurri- canes, the cost of building mate- rials has increased significantly. .7. While the exterior of First Missionary Baptist Church of Dean's Court's new building is completed, the inside is unfin- ished and unfurnished because of a lack of funds caused by increased prices of materials brought on-by the hurricanes. The exterior of the church has been completed. However, according to Ms. Graham- Stevens, the church needs an additional $173,000 to furnish the inside of the building. They need such things as pews, pulpit furniture and interior doors. Construction began last sum- mer. About two weeks ago, con- struction stopped because of lack of funds. However, there is nothing owed on what has been done. The church is soliciting contributions from the public. Donations can be made to First Missionary Baptist Church of Dean's Court, P. 0. 2400, Okee- chobee, FL 34974. First United Methodist Church Traditional Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Regeneration Contemporary Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 200 N.W. 2nd Street (863) 763-4021 (Next to Bank of America) www.fumcokee.com Okeechobee Mtortgage Your hometown 'Mortgage Company 100% Financing First Time Homebuyers :s New Construction Lot Loans Debt Consolidation SSelf Employed? OK! No Income Verification ill Pha hii,'hito" NMobile Homes to 90/% BI,401 SW L 2nd St. (863) 763-8030 401 SW 2nd St. (863) 763-8030 Reflections from the Pulpit By Elma J. Hampton, pastor of Gospel Lighthouse - Three days of remembrance that come close together, Memori- l Day, Father's Day and the Fourth of July, all speak of men. What a golden opportunity for my mes- sage this week. "The Lord God formed man..." (Genesis 2:7) This first human to be created was a man, perfect in every way and worthy tq be in command of all living things. Somewhere along the line, he got dilatory. When Eve offered the for- bidden fruit for him to eat, he did- 'n't step up to the plate and refuse to eat it nor did he forbid her to eat it. .Remember, Adam got his instructions from God and Eve did not. Man's first failure as the head under God was in, the garden. From that first man, we learn that leadership is not always so easy thus the buck-passing. 'And I sought f a man among them, that. should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it..." (Ezekiel 22:30) In the day Ezekiel preached you will find as dark a picture as you will find anywhere, except today. It was a day of uncleanliness, a time when anything goes. The priests, as well as the rest of the nation, had counted God's Word to .no effect. In was a day of spiritual decay and death. Ezekiel's day was also a day of dishonesty and compromise. Looking to our day, what hap- pened to honoring one's word or sealing a deal with a handshake? What could describe the age in which we live better than the. word compromise unless it would be the word complacency? There is so much unconcern, thus the common expression, "well, so what?" However, in the midst of it, God speaks and says, "I sought for a man among them..." What God was saying is I need a man to stand up for the right: How sad that one could not be found. David told his son Solomon, "Be strong, and of good courage, dread not, nor be dismayed." He also told Solomon to "Shew thy- self to be a man." In other words, sometimes it isn't easy to do the right but that is the way for God, nothing else will do. All through the Bible God looks for a man. In another dark hour he found a man by the name of Gideon, maybe not a very likely prospect for leadership. But when God called, "Hey thou, thou mighty man of valor" Gideon came out of hiding. With God's leadership, Gideon and three hun- dred other faithful men con- quered the enemy. God had found a man. God was looking for a when he choose Daniel, a man of ieal con- victions. Daniel had purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat. Yes, Daniel purposed in his heart that he would stand no matter what it cost him saying, "I belong to God and I will not defile myself." Joseph was also such a man, a man who held to his convictions and would not give in to the lust of the flesh. God had found a man to save Israel. When you talk about a man with convictions, a mind set, real backbone, you are talking about Brother Paul. He told the church at Philippi,"This one thing I do, for- getting those things behind ...I press toward the mark for the prize..." God ;s looking for men of con- victions. God may take a coward and make him brave. He may take a cripple and him strong, He many even take an illiterate and make him wise but God never uses a man without real conviction. Thus is not a day for fence straddlers. The battle lines are drawn. Get on one side or the other. There is no such thing as being neutral. That is a big joke. There is a story that comes out of civil war days. A man wanted to be neutral. So, he wore the coat of one side and the trousers of the other side. One day on the battle field, both sides shot him. On this Fathers Day let me remind you of one great father by the name of Joshua. He made this statement: "As for me and my house we will serve the Lord." There was no question about it. Joshua set the example and led the way. Modern day fathers, you should do the same, for you are the link between God and the family. "And ye fathers... being them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4) How? By setting an example in prayers, Bible reading, tithing, and keeping yourself pure. Do not be mastered by sport, televisions, sex, money or drugs. The women, the children, your country, your church and most importantly God, is saying, "Men take your rightful place. We need you!" "...perilous times shall come." (II Timothy 3:1)One of the signs will be disobedience to parents. You may say that sure is the truth. But who are their parents? A good portion don't know or they don't live in the kind of family unit as was set up by God: that's a father, a mother and children, Many par- ents don't know where the chil- dren are and the children don't know where the parents are. Is there a solution? You may not like the answer but it is only in God. Has America gone too far to be saved? Maybe as a country but Sthe family unit, starting at the head (man), must come first. Your were created in the image of God not Fido. Men, lose that animal nature and be human, seek after the nature of God, recognize that you need God to be foremost in your life and you need God as your head. 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Community Events Airboat group will meet The June meeting of the Lake Okeechobee Airboat Association will be held Thursday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Square Restau- rant. 301 W. South Park St.-Major agenda items include voting on chari- table contributions, planning for the 2006 jamboree and approval, of 'revised bylaws. Prizes will be given away, and visitors are welcome. For information, call (863) 763-6069. Book discussion group will meet The Friends of the Okeechobee Library Book Discussion Group will continue to meet at 7 p.m. in the Okeechobee Library meeting room. Everyone who lives to read and discuss books is invited to attend. The group's next meeting will be Thursday, June 23, to discuss "Before Women Had Wings" Connie Fowler. If you have questions or would like more information, call Jan Fehrman at (863) 357-9980. Chamber of Commerce to hold barbecue Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce will be having a barbecue chicken dinner on June 24 from 11 a.m..until 6 p.m. in Flagler Park. Dinners will be pick-up only. The dinner includes baked beans, potato salad, roll and cookie. White meat dinners will be $6, and dark meat dinners will be $5. Tickets are available at the Chamber, Rustic Ranch or from any Chamber director. hb99 Publix Milk Publix, Tombstone O,, Pizza........ a rLFREE Assorted Varieties. 13 8 to 23.6-oz pkg. (Excluding Brick Oaen and Stuffed Crust.) SAV UP TO 527 Publix.EASUR IT$ BEEN OUR PLEASURE. CapriSun Drinks .. 0~5.00 A:.-.rl.ed Vareties. 10 SAVE UP TO 2.47 ON 3 12-Pack Selected Coca-Cola, Products...... 3 10.00 12-oz can (Limit two deals on selected advertised varieties) (6.Pack Selected Coca-Cola Products, .5-L bot. ... 2 19) (Ecluding Seagram's Ginger Ale.) SAVE UP TO 1,67 ON 3 Prices Effective Thursday, June 16 through Wednesday, June 22, 2005. Only in the Following Counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee and Monroe. Quantity Rights Reserved. www.publix.com/ads The Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18,2005 2. 8 RELIGION The Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18, 2005 ('arnhial reports earnings up nearly. 2?i "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News providers" dm- a- -. - q- -o- atwL pQ a I% v% I o Iv WP .1I pr$iw'% 4b~ .- t~'it111 ''I ,. -, . * Wholesale * Commerical Paper Products & Dispenser * Restaurant Supplies * Grocery Items Foam Plates * Take-Out Trays Fork & Knives * Janitorial Supplies * Juices & Drink Mixes The time is here for all your grove spraying needs! * Spray Suits Masks * Nitrile Gloves Boots * Glasses & Goggles Delivery Available a Public Welcome 1650 Hwy. 70 E. a 357-0303 / "-"-N $. Developers TEEWOUL Builders TREE SPADE & LANDSCAPE SVC, INC Home Owners Fill, Boulders Shell Driveways Culverts Tree Relocating & Mitigation Tree Nursery & Installations Dump Truck & Bobcat Work Call Gary 863-357-3330 Nextel 162*18*228 ..D - My priorities are simple.,.. they're yours! 863-634-1457 104 N.W. 7 Ave. Lic. Real Estate Associate Bobby Tucker, Lic. RE Broker Website: www.tucker-group.com fumberland realty group, LLC IPAM NEWCOMER Realtor (E i%3) 634-1100 Elbert Batton Lic. Real Estate Broker ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or e-mail okecompo@strato.net ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net Roberto Huguet Realtor 210 NW Park St., Suite 203 (863) 357-4436 Treffeed propertiess of Okeechobee Realty Inc. Phiik nillaenia refered properties of Okeechobee Realty Inc. Kathy Godwin Lic. Real Estate Broker S Office: "763-8222 2010 N.W. 6th Street ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00-PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net pwo ImUM* l vu lI ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net !;uviillilIIII-III Julie Turner Realtor/Appraiser 863-697-1649 [..i jc77!t Berger .l* j' Real Estate Inc. Philip Y. Berger Broker 110 S.W. 14th St. (863) 763-4254 William lason Tomlinson Lit. 1E. Broker 909 S. PARROTT AVE. . STE 13A : 863-357-3030 www.okeechobeehemes.com fumberland realty group, LLC Tamisha. X:- .McQueen M Realtor 863-697-2624 Office: 863-763-8851 Elbert Bation, Lic. RE Broker ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net Licensed Real . Estate Consultant 863-634-6056 104 N.W. 7"' Ave. Cor'ter Of SR 70 West & NWV.7th Ae. Bobby Tucker, Lic. RE Broker Website. www.tucker-group.com ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net 5* / liv I II,. a / J a - S. TOP OKEECHOBEE FEATURED REAL ESTATE AGENTS Only $10.00 per week, per block. Call 863-763-3134 or email us at okecompo@strato.net to place your ad! L Ter--- O.dmpl.mp - On. 10 The Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18, 2005 S'Ui Hazellief & Prevatt l Realty Inc. B.1200 S. Parrott 763-2104 Specialists On Groves, Ranches & Acreage ' ACREAGE LOTS OF TREES 8000-A: Build your dream home or 5000-M: Beautiful doublewide mobile use this beautiful 40 acres +/- of home silting on 4.73+/- acres with lots of land for your pasture. Whatever trees, garden shed, workshop w/electric, you decide to do with it. It's perfect storage shed, fenced, 2 wells, irrigation for a building site! system, new roof & A/C. *-- ___ ___ *1;^^ *511 2.1 M ,,, ..... I., I..,- .. .,. I,-,.1 A C lr \ F. L., l., i.... : ,. ... j h, ,.u i 5007-M: 38+/- acres with home, be it Mobile home has a big screened barn, workshop, and it's also fenced room, open patio storage shed, 3 car- in. You just have to check it your for ports; and much, much more. Beautiful yourself! wooded property on cul-de-sac. GOT LOTS? We have 2.5 acres in the Viking area for $35,000. Land is also available in Okeechobee Cardens, Basswood, Ft. Drum, Buffington Park and the Viking area. Call for more details. Se Hable Espainol. S -- IaB.'.. *Sf3" Advertise The Okeechobee News Real Estate Pages Contact Kay Sheedy at 763-3134 Request....Don Renfranz : okeedonia'hotmail.com REALTOR Ta lor Creek Real Estate Al: ,"s3-t?4-4'5% Home: 8t3-417-2930 i'i .' F.EDRO.lOM. A BATH BLOCk :i '1-: .l SITE L\ E-M' CES. lC.\TER- HOME'IN TOWN! Carage, attached carport, FRONT TRAILER PARK! All 26 existing trailers Ir 11 .,r .:' l. .. i-:.. L ,j:rr... : r* l ,:" .,r r : !- [ ':, I ur I au lr:' i.':ru I. il .. .' ,-, .... ii..,:., ... ,,.u[' ,1 ,,,1 ,:,.' iN( LL D Es PLATTED .I TER- LOOi a t:T ATsr T IlS] -IsA' 5n0' FiRONT LOTri' 1$11s1 ,i)'CALL DON' i ., h n ,,,r .. .. 1 ..... .. ,,, ,, ,. i H Lh T r. I. ,' r ....i '. n .i , ,l ii I.i iII I, ii. Llt I .1 11 i '411' I ,' ll i .1' OO D PI RICE IT iU T 2t l.'i.Su! 12 kc (f. -.lC. [ iO TOI N' i. I .' "- 'k 'i il ..r'. ii .' ,:' i 10, 1 i. 10 ACRES WITH POLE BARNI Lot #16 @ OK ACRES on NE 80th Ave. $253,000! 10 ACRES CLOSE TO TOWN! Lot #7 @ OK ACREs on NE 80th Ave! $220,0001 10 ACRES EACH GOOD PAVED ROAD FRONTAGE! Lots #13, #15 & #17 @.OK ACRES directly on NE 80th Ave. are superb lots going right back on market after contract fell-through! $253,000 EACH! * 89024-25 LORIDA LOTS! Vacant homes-only side-by-side 80x125' lots located on paved road at 1841-49 Grey Oak Ln! Approx. 40 minutes NW of Okeechobee! ONLY $18,000 EACH! e89201 OVER 4 ACRES WITH HWY. 78 WEST FRONTAGE NEAR RIVER Close to restau- rants, bar, trailer parks and Okee-Tantie park! $450,000. CALL DON! _Do you have a piece of l 1- property or a .house you would like to sell? Advertise! To find out how you can be in this Real Estate Book contact Kay Sheedy at Okeechobee News (863) 763-3134 Don Renfranz, Inc.'s Taylor Creek Real Estate Don Renfranz-467-2930. DickScott-357-0020 1881 U.S. Highway 441 S.E. Okeechobee, FL 34974 I.,, [,,,,, -,,:^ o' ,",, : : ,h rn {,oe, l .'n '! FJ n. ,:, ",] I49304 LAKE-ACCESS iVATERfRONI DOU. BLEWIDE WITH DARN NEAR EVERYTHING - ON 2 WATERFRONT LOTS! Gated covered boatramp, 2 sheds, detached patio, seawalled, fenced, lots of shady oaks! Delightful 2 bdrm/2 t il', ,.u l., ,| : l. 'l ..: Ir ,., 2 5 tl.l .... i ... ;. ::-- : ...,& : : ..-., :--' i'PLT THIs IVATER[FRON' ON )OiP.R WISH LIST! Covered boat slips for 2 with an electric hoist! Boat equipment/workroom at dockside! Lots of upgrades & remodeling inside home delightful screened patio! Extra ;:: L.i GOOD PRICET \T iUST '2,1 5a5' -. I q2.q'CONCRlEIE BLOC HOMF JuLSTCOM '6i),"A Is THIS FHE > \DI1 \C. >iF \IIt, PLETED LAST YEARI Never lived in, great MODELS? With add-ons totals 2 bdrms/2 southeast location for easier work commutes to baths plus enclosed patio, carport! Great get- shouth or to coast yet just minutes from down- away from the Coast without spending a for- town! Includes garage, master suite w/shower, all tune! Community dock, boatramp & pool! ON appliances! JUST $189,500 TODAYI YOUR DEEDED LOT FOR $125,000! #89159: VACANT WATERFRONT LOT! Has old hurricane-ravaged structure must be removed @ 70 Linda Gardens Rd. in BHR! SELLERS' PAIN YOUR GAIN AT JUST $100,000. #89228: VACANT WATERFRONT LOTI Had old trailer it blew away @ 14 9th Street in BHR! NICE IMPROVED LOT FOR JUST $100,000. #89022 CLEAR WATERFRONT LOT W/SEAWALL!! 96 Linda Road in Buckhead! $140,000. Designed for everyday living, for everyday people. -C _. . d ." ', *.'- d" Standard Features Include: * 130 MPH Wind Load Minimum * Minimum of R19 Insulation * * Minimum of R30 Ceiling Insulation * * Double-Paned Insulated Windows * * Generator Backup System Turn your home buying reams into reality! Home Surge Protection Hurricane Shutters Energy Efficiency Large Selection Of House Plans or Custom Plans Available P1 SSESS~ (863) 357-2704o- State Licensed & Insured CRC057387 'umbe IN\TVETNMTENT POTEN 'rland TI AL -" 1,,1 -",M thr 54". 111v. 0h -.I t 1RtCREIACE iFr, -, rn I-I,,; .a, a *441 | ; i,:t E ,.3- I F vj Ip h. .,: ,r. 1 -,12!: ; t-.,u t lhl, '*,,>. : I Fri rn, i,- r .., h d.J-r lI .,.!m -..1 .',.- J I,',I t .. ith and ito n.uI bui!d- all' "n n, ,lt.r, l- tl'....u 1houi hior : ,h| ,, t_. L p ,l .. rl..-l l ln-ed t, h ~~~~ ch.ur. .,l.. -_ I- M .. k.i .c l. i li.ii C -lli P. r, ]rlk J r,. \,. n i il"i1 l.i C, li El rt t, ,r niot,:. iihci p- ih, ,n "'r- _'r,'_ !-"4nu LOT; FOR SALE LOTc FOR %xLE 1 i r NV.' ... 1-1. .. r il .;1 [* r 5 l ui 0u :1. in ,.I.h. N E :;I i..1 I'ii'ii, ...Il' I l, I -I ."i.:< tirt n c ,l l! 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Call us for an appointment or just stop by for a visitll Evenings and weekends by appointment for your conve200 Nnience 5 St. LA E VIEW 863-763-3100 BUI ERS,1NC CeNC. rie B 008d29 666 W08329 taor The Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18, 2005 1 A FULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE FIRM! Licensed Real Estate Brokers: Bobby Tucker ~ 634-8677 & Brandon Tucker ~ 772-201-8722 Associates: Lori Mixon 634-1457 W.S. "Bill" Keene Sr. 634-6797 John Pell 357-8769 Sharon Johnson 634-6241 Jeri Wilson 634-6056 Sheryl Coonfare 634-1343 Ron Staley 697-6221 Keith Pearce 634-7007 104 N.W. 7th Ave., Okeechobee (863) 763-4010 Note: These offerings are subject to errors, omissions or withdrawals without notice. EMAIL: realestate@tucker-group.com Website: www.tucker-group.com TO NEW FOR PHOTO COTTAGES BY THE LAKE waterfront living, gated community on Rim Canal. 24 charming old Florida/Key West style cottages with lofts. TLA 1223-1800SF. Covered parking, clubhouse. Preconstruction $193,750-$294,500 until 6/5/05. #203A. Call John. WATERFRONT PERFECTION IN BHR seawall, dock, storage bldg. w/arbor trellis and screened patio over- looking your waterway to the lake and either coast if you choose. $185,000. #206. Call Jeri. THIS nHOMEHA- ro. IT ALLI. 1ii-il .", vaulted ceilings, privacy fence, inground .concrete pool, screen patio. .NEW roof, carpet and cool decking - vinyl siding in 2003. Truly perfect! #216/89294. $259,900. Call Jeri 634- 6056. TO NEW FOR PHOTO BEAUTIFUL 2004 HOME ON 4 ACRES! Near Lazy 7. 3/2, with office, ,open concept, hickory cabinets, wood- floors, claw foot tub in MB,. 15ft. deep pond, deliciously stocked... row boat included. A beauty! #221/89270. $349,000. Call Lori 634-1457. TO NEW FOR PHOTO HALF ACRE 4,- IN COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR .:,,-, H % -1 1i :S - SWMH, updated, new siding, shed, fenced GREAT SITE-FOR YOUR BUSINESS $175 00 9226 Call L.:,rr 634-1457 ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE! G.n.a.:.aa 3/2 River Oak Acres home. In-ground pool, 3-bay garage, large enclosed porch and much more. Call Bill 697- 6797. $699,000. #221A. IDEAL COMMERCIAL LOCATION! ' Only 2 blocks from the main intersection of Hwy. 70 & 441. 1,326 total SF buildingbuilt in 1973. Many other features. Call Sheryl for more info. 634-1343. $319,000. List #321A. COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL 1/2 acre vintage solid frame home built in 1948 of lumber from a Bassinger home- stead. New roof and septic, 3/2 on SW 2nd Ave. $275,000. #212. Call Jeri 634-6056. BRIGHT & CHEERY 2 'I' SaIr.IH 12X12 workshop, big carport, complete- ly fenced. $95,500. #205/88999. Call Ron 697-6221. TO NEW FOR PHOTO WELCOME TO THE RANCH This southwest motif make the 3/2 on 16 acres. 1248SF of living. Enjoy the view and serenity of wrap around porch. Fenced, pole barn. $449,000. #213. Call Sharon. A 'I * WATERFRONT INVESTMENT PROPER- TY Two 2/2 SWMHs on one lot on canal in BHR. Short ride to lock. Good condition. Shed, airboat slip. $155,000. #225. Call Lori 634-1457. * THIS IS THE HOME YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR 3/2 completely remodeled. This 1248SF home on 10 acres overlooks pond and pasture. $399,000. #213A. Call Sharon 634-6241. * TREASURE ISLAND 4/2 DWMH. Many improvements. Storm damage being repaired to beautiful condition. $99,500. Call Ron. * BEAUTIFUL ADULT COMMUNITY extremely nice and well kept furnished DWMH in Seminole Cove. $REDUCED!! #205/88163. Call Sheryl 634-1343. SHADY LAKEPORT HOMESITE has a 1970 mobile home to be remodeled or removed. Large shop/garage. $58,900. #201. Call Jeri. OUR HATS ARE OFF To GARY DAVENPORT L'. ..r." "-l..' , Lake View Builders, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Gary Davenport to Project Manager. Gary has worked with our company since 2003 so he's not a newcomer to us. Gary oversees both Commercial and Residential projects. He is very conscientious, always staying in touch with our customers keeping them informed of the progress of their project. Gary brings with him to this new position a vast knowledge of this business from a background in site preparation to finish work in our homes, as well as managerial experi- ence We wish him well in this new position and are looking forward to working with him for many years to come 200 N.W. 5" St. LA E VIEW 63- 763-3100 < BUIrCCEB, IN&-I CnniTBuiing Advertise The Okeechobee News Real Estate Pages Contact Kay Sheedy at 763-3134 BUCKHEAD RIDGE ~ JUST REDUCED! $160,000 Nice 3/2 homi" on huge 200x135 corner lot, huge family room, formal liv- ing room, nice screened-in porch, beautifully landscaped. (#89235) STIL.. ACCEPTING BACK-UP OFFERS!! Mose B. joiner Licensed Real Estale Broker www.oklc.com COMPLIMENTARY EDUCATIONAL REAL ESTATE FINANCIAL REVIEW! Learn four (4) techniques (avail. since 1969) that reduce or eliminate vour federal capital gains taxes on your sale of highly appreciated properties! Wh\w pay' unneces-arn ta\es! Keep more of your net gains! For Appointmient: David L. Klein (561) 703-1070 Direct Line Anthony Marino (561) 703-1814 Direct Line Licensed Real Estate Agents/Alortgage Brok.ernge' Business REALTY ASSOCIATES FLORIDA PROPERTIES LIBERTY MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES, INC. 8409 N. Military Trail, Suite 116 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 S(561) 799-4015 TOLL FREE (877) 799-4015 J&S ESTATES $155,000 TALL PINES ESTATES $169,900 Two bedroom, two bath home located in J&S 2002 DWMH on 2/3 acre (103x295) 3Bd/2Ba, mas- Estates. Well with water filter system, has ter bath.with dressing area/walk-in closet. Kitchen jrid..r 'in-iound h.liatd pool I-Solar 1.00niilt pip- is largE lo Lan'it g.iathliermigs 1-28 'q t h lnom i. i. ith "iLI\ 75 'lii LBT1 Liheateir also \Worl,-out itlih .'ood dc>:l fo'r t entertaJriiin ard summer r Foom.n apfrLrd..ler :lm Iniffa0li. i coo. -.,'ut.. Clcan ra elI mnantaini d I'_9'23.s I L-I/l\l iKL L) I "iai.1,Ut.U --..... .... ...--. UU In town, 3 bedrooms, I bath, den, caipurt on corner Lake access \, atlrfir'ntL apartment building, eller lot. 2004 kitchen appliances, ceratmic tile in kitchen, lives in efficiency apt. on rear. Rents #1 office to outside/inside just painted, 2004 roof Over. Great Hospice (900 sq. ft.) w/restroom, wall A/C, carpet. 1.:,.,i;.on near all conveniences Please call to -eel Rents #2 office in front to home repair. Call for i' S.i 33 LorEir r i aitOrmatior, on rental i a.?,656 I _LUIPE1a IO S.itl IN- "i'5UI.Ua00 19 cu .tomn built bi.:k,'CE:BS ho. nEa .%),, :.'.r.:_r-' :. li.t (3.290 acres) in the SW section. Dozens of extras, 10ft. ceilings thru-out, designer kitchen w/island, cu t>onm cabinet. .'. ,' roll out dra%,err-. S-"'cudid t~aitL, serntng ,.' pri ae dri,. a, L ;randt 'atbcr o .1, cOw.. RIVER RUN RESORT PHASE II S175,000 2003 DWMH 4Bd/2Ba on 2 lots (114x100 total) convenient to town. Large family kitchen/dining, 4th BD used as den. All BD's have walk-in closets, eadich has ceiling aran, las"47,a H-OTE TneSr= orierirncga.arei.?urjGCI IC.erfCraSrC-rri,uarIons or r ,tnhoraval ilhioul notice inlcormalaor. belaeaard ac~curaele ui r,.of auuraraiEe~a L refed 2 ro iertws Of Okeechobee Realty, Inc. I"YOUR RESIDENTIAL EXPERT" 2010 N.W. 61h St. 863-763-8222 OPEN SATURDAY 9 A.M.-4 P.M. Kathy Godwin Lic. R.E. Broker 655-2122 A;&, -lFA. 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Movie times for Friday, June 17,. through Thursday, June 23, are as follows: Theatre I "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" (PG-13) Showtimes: Fri- day at 7 and 9:10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2, 4:30, 7 and 9:10 p.m. Monday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- day at 2, 4:30,7 and 9:10 p.m. Theatre II "Batman" (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 III "The Longest Yard" (PG-13) Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sun- day at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Mon- day 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 undei are $4; senior citizens are $4 for all movies; and, matinees are $3.50. For information, call (863) 763-7202. Briefs Center offers service to children The Family Outreach Center at Sacred Heart 701 S.W Sixth St. offers a service to youth and chil- dren by giving free classes in martial arts. The classes are cur- rently taught four'days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 6 until 8 p.m. and on Satur- day from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Coast Guard Auxiliary will make house calls Did you know the-U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary makes house calls? They will come to your home to discuss the required safety equipment needed on your boat. This service is free. You will receive a cordial, informative and confidential boat inspection. A vessel safety check decal will be placed on boats that meet all the require- ments. Call (863) 467-3085 to arrange a boat check. Club will care for ferrets The Okeechobee Ferret Club and Rescue will take in unwant- ed, abandoned and injured fer- rets. For information, call (863) 763-4333. Equipment available for the handicapped American Legion Post 64, 501 S.E. Second St. has used handi- capped equipment such as walk- ers, portable toilets, crutches, canes, etc. Anyone requiring the use of such equipment is wel- come to stop by the post and pick out what they need. There is no charge and anyone is wel- come. This is not restricted to veterans. Call the Post at (863) 763-2950. Barbershoppers looking to expand The Just for Kicks barbershop quartet group is looking for men who like to sing. Tenors, bari- tones, leads and basses are all invited to join- our group. We practice on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Okeechobee Health Care Center, 1646 U.S. 4,41 N. Join us in singing some old time songs and community entertainment. We are looking to expand our group. Good clean fun and a great sound are our objectives. For information, call (863) 763- 0175 or (863) 467-6347. Volunteers wanted for hospital auxiliary Would you like to make a dif- ference in the lives of others? Raulerson Hospital Auxiliary has many opportunities of service for adults seeking volunteer work. Volunteer as little as four hours a week or as many as 20 hours. Morning or afternoon shifts are available. Many oppor- tunities currently exist and new programs to begin soon. Please contact the lobby desk at Rauler- son Hospital for a Volunteer Application. For information, call (863) 763-2151', ext. 3312. The hospital's Volunteen.Pro- gram (ages 14-17) begins in June. Items needed by wildlife center Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilita- tion Center, 14895 N.W. 30th Ter- race, is seeking paper towels, old large towels, blankets, old kennels, a push lawnmoweri.-; , gardening utensils and laundry detergent. Anyone wishing to donate any of the above items is asked to call (863) 763-4630. .\ . f4 JN~WJ Gof * 4 - - * 0 4g o 4m 4 b 40 qw Amp q 49 -9~w041 J U10 S 4 4 4 *4', L %47 0. 4wp donI Ix. . 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Illl I.l,., [ :'.Le ir;l C rter Rules for placing FREE ads! 4 To qualify /our ad SMust be for a personal item. (No cominerciail items pets or animals) M"" t f, t f t, 1o 1 2 inrch .. (that's 4 lines. appro:n.-iiel 2 characters per line) Must include only o r ilcin anid its prie- .v (remember ,it must be 'S2,500 or less) . No Fe, Call us' No Fee, No Catch, No Problem! I / ~ ~. El / 1-877-353-2424 iTmCFTeE- / 1-877.354-2424 tioiii Fi / For Legal Ads: legalads@newszap.com / For All Other Classified Advertising: classad@newszap.com Monday F ,: 1- 1, ,; r ', a .*," iiiti r, Tuesday thru Friday i Saturday Sunday h-l BeIt T ~ "ii'u ~r /4-- ^i Announcements Importinr, lhI :nri,|. Please read your ad carefully the first day it appears. In case of an inadvertent error, please notify us prior to the deadline listed. We will not be responsible for more than 1 incorrect insertion, or for more than the extent of the ad rendered valueless by such errors. Advertiser assumes responsibility for all statements, names and con- tent of an ad, and assumes responsibility for any claims against Independent Newspapers. All advertising is subject to publisher's approval. The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any or all copy, and to insert above e copy the word "advertisement'. All ads accepted are subject to credit approval. All ads must conform to. Independent Newspapers' style and are restricted to their proper classifications. Some classi- fied categories require advance payment. These classifications are denoted with an asterisk * Auctions 105 Car Pool 110 Share a ride 115 Card of Thanks 120 In Memorial 125 Found 130 Lost 135 Give Away 140 Garage/,'Yard Sale 145 Personals 150 Special Notices 155 900 Numbers 160 BURIAL PLOTS (2)- In old section of Evergreen Ceme- tery. $1100 for both. (954)340-4475. BLACK LAB MIX- large, male, vicinity of Hwy 70 West (863)697-2513. CD CASE- black, with CD's, found on Wolff Rd. Call (863)763-3134 to claim. TOOLS- found, (863)467-0145. Do-It-Yourself Ideas Outdoor Rocker Busy do-it-yourselfers will appreciate this quick and easy outdoor rocker project. Requiring only basic tools, even amateurs will find that they can finish it in an after- noon or two. The completed rocker measures 36 inches tall by 24 inches wide by 30 inches deep. Outdoor Rocker plan (No. 130)... $9.95 Outdoor Furniture Pack 4 plansincl. 130 (No. C94)... $25.95 Catalog (pictures hundreds of projects)... $2.00 Please add $3.00 s&h (except catalog-only orders) To order, circle item(s), clip and send with check to: U-Bild, P.O. Box 2383, Van Nuys, CA 91409. Please be sure to include your name, address, and ihe name of this newspaper. Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery. Or call (800) 82-U-BILD u-bild.corfi Money Back Guarantee L arge Yar sae ,04 Ie'il Noic 0155 eIal- N Seial Noice015 ei Noi- .. 04a wos 400No Place Your YARD SALE ad today! Get FREE signs and inventory sheets! Call Classifieds 877-353-2424 Young Female Cat Recently Spayed. Okeetantie Area. Call to identify. (863)697-2265 LOST: cat, gray tiger, w/white chest & white paws, male, neutered, vic. of Four Sea- sons. (863)763-2692 LOST DOG Pit/Cur Mix blk w/ wht Vic of Dark Ham- mock Rd, Burman Rd & 441 (772)260-6567 Reard PIT/CUR MIX, 5yrs old, aprox 701bs, missing on 6/4, vic of Old Fort Denaud, reward (863)675-2310 AFFENPINCHER- for adop- tion, toy female, to senior home only, (863)983-6537. BLUE HEALER, Male, 6 years old. Free to good home. Good w/children. Needs big yard. (863)763-7075 BOBTAIL KITTENS (2) Free to good homes. (863)467-2139 BRITTANY SPANIEL- F, 2 V2 yrs old, spayed, gentle, good w/kids and older adults, good home only (863)697-8731. CUR, 7 yrs. & Red Nosed Pit- bull, 4 yrs. Neutered males. Great w/kids. Housebroken, updated shots. 863)447-0965 FREE KITTENS, to good home only, part real Lynx, some bobtails. (863)467-7922 FREE PUPPY to good home, housebroken, good with kids, needs room to run. (863)634-1501 Free to good home, 6 mos. old, male, Walker hound dog, all shots, neutered, (863)467-8038 . German Shepherd/Sharpei mix puppies, 1 male, 1 fe- male, 6 weeks old, to good home. (863)675-4211 ^mi^^^^IB KING SIZE BED- platform, no mattress, good condition, FREE. (863)675-7926. KITTENS (4) Male, Litter Trained. Grey and White. Free to good homes. (863)357-8751 ROTTWEILER MIX, Male, 1 year old. Free to good home. (863)357-2494 Emp yent Employment Full-Time 205 Employment - Medical 210 Employment . Part-Time 215 Employment Wanted 220 Job Information 225 Job Training 227 Sales 230 Accounts Receivable Clerk, full time with benefits. Fax resume to 772-597-3300 or call 772-597-3458. APPLIANCE TECHNICIAN WANTED CALL (863)357-1655 Send resume to: COSMETOLOGIST/ MANAGER Call today,work tomorrow, Lori: 800-736-1379 Email: champsinc( adelphia. net www.champs haircuts.com DAIRY FOREMAN: Dairy Knowledge preferred, Salary and Benefits, Call (863)634-1758 or (863)634-1756 Housekeeping -~ Full Time Dietary (Kitchen Help) Activity Aid Okeechobee Health Care Facility Apply In Person Only At Business Office, 406 N.W. 4th Street -a M& NO - "Copyrighted Material'. . Syndicated Content . Available from Commercial News Providers" B B 1 - w *0 * 0 * * m * * wo* * B 0 w * * * * * B^ *OB* * * * * EmoIy - Ful Tit,, 020 DIESEL MECHANIC/HELPER Wanted. Salary neg. based on experience & tools. Call 863-357-2150. DRIVER NEEDED: CDL Class A or B Tanker and HAZMAT Endorsements required. Great starting pay w/paid Holidays & Benefits. Call (863)763-0666 & Ask for Buddy DRIVER NEEDED Class A CDL Required. Benefits Available. Apply @ Walpole Feed & Supply 2595 NW 8th Street DUMP TRUCK DRIVER CDL (AorB). Experience a must. (772)464-2582 DUMP TRUCK DRIVER Truck driver needed Class B CDL license & clean driving record required. (863)763-6053 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR & OFF ROAD TRUCK DRIVER Needed for Ag. Harvesting. Pay dependant on exp. (863)467-9929 Grab a bargain from your neighbor's garage, attic, basement or closet in today's classifieds. IMMEDIATE OPENING Part-Time Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Services Located at Okeechobee Health Care Facility Call: (863) 357-2442 for more information Empoymnt Ful imI00 Pharmacy Consultant Pharmaceutical Services Okeechobee Health Care Facility Call (863) 357-2442 for more information Professional Cook Okeechobee Health Care Facility Full Time. (Fri., Sat., Mon., Tues., Wed.) Good Benefits Apply At: 406 N.W. 4th Street 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 LPIN training. Good benefits. Apply In Person For Further Details: 406 N.W. 4th Street (863) 357-2442 1.II EporieI Okeechobee Ne ws The Okeechobee News is seeking a full time Outside Sales Consultant. The right applicant will: Be enthusiastic Be inquisitive Be service oriented Be highly motivated Be a self-managed individual Be well organized Preferably have previous sales experience Be a good team player Be able to handle pressure Have computer skills The Okeechobee News offers: Potential for advancement A unique work environment where employees are trusted and empowered Competitive pay and benefits Life and Disability Insurance 401(K) Retirement Plan Generous time off program The Okeechobee News Is An Equal Opportunilty Employer Okeechobee News' The Okeechobee News is currently seeking an energetic, self-motivated FULL TIME circulation assistant. The right applicant must have: Class D CDL Cash Handling Experience References The Daily Okeechobee News offers: Potential for advancement A unique work environment where employees are trusted and empowered Competitive pay and benefits Benefits Package Generous time off program Te Daily Okeecohel Ne s Is An E., oqal Oppo itnMty Enahtyper HANDYMAN NEEDED Must Be Reliable & Experienced with own tools and transportation. Competitive Wages. Call Joe @ 863-634-5781 Okeechobee 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 Edens Construction Co. has immediate openings for equipment operators, including track hoe, loader, dozer & pipelayers. Experienced only please apply. 745 NW 2nd Street, South Bay, FL. Call (561)996-6822 for directions Ar information Toll Free 1 Garage/ Yard Sales o * * ow4 14 Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18, 2005 m N I -INe Iel I I I SATURDAY MORNING JUNE 18, 2005 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 0 WPTV Woman Ebert News (cc) Today (s) (cc) News (cc) Do It America Animal Wild Am. S WPEC Paid Paid Lazy- Spider Backyard Dora Saturday Early Show (s) (cc) Little Bill Blues- a WTCE Like You Circle Sq. Fly Cherub Reppies Attic Faithville Club- Dooley K 10 C McGee Knock 1) WPBF Rebecca Paid Paid Kids Good Morning Lilo Proud Even So Raven Phil Lizzie 9) WFLX Eye-Fla. Paid Paid Animal Mew Mew Winx Winx Sonic X Sonic X Turtles One Kirby U) WTVX Paid Hispanics SoFlorida Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Movie: **/2 Taking Back Our Town (2001) G) WXEL GED GED Cross- Fla. Face Members'Choice Sit-BeFit Members'Choice AMC Movie: *** River of No Return (1954) |Movie: **** High Noon (1952) Movie: **/V2 100 Rifles (1969) (Jim Brown) (cc) ANIM Crufts Dog Show 2003 Birmingham, England. (cc) |Animals Animals Animal Animal The Most Extreme A&E Paid jPaid IAskThis IAskThis IMovie:*** Iris (20011 (Judi Dench) (cc) Old Ask This AskThis ISell BET BET Morning Inspiration Parkers Parkers Parkers Parkers 106 & Park CNN CNN Presents CNN Saturday Morning Housecall Saturday House Dolans Unscripted The Turnaround (cc) CRT Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid jPaid Paid IPaid DISC Paid Comfort Paid Paid Paid Paid The New Detectives The New Detectives The New Detectives DISN Pooh Bear Koala Bro Doodle- Higgly JoJo Wiggles ICharlie Rolie IMouse Lilo ILilo E! Bloomberg TV Behind Attrac- Johnny Depp E! 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Pinehurst, N.C. (Live) (s) (cc) (P WPEC Paid Paid Paid Paid Xterra |College Track and Field Rebels on the Run: UNLV 6 WTCE Wild Charity Bibleman Goliath Heroes of the Bible K10 C Cameron News fPrimary jPraise the Lord (cc) 60 WPBF Kim Rangers NBA Miss-Tropic Hurricane Feel the Beat WNBA Basketball: Mercury at Liberty WFLX Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Baseball MLB Baseball: Regional Coverage aJ WTVX, Movie: *** Blue Steel (1990), Ron Silver Movie: *2 Sliver (1993) (Sharon Stone) JStargate SG-1 (cc) IVeronica Mars Pil. . WXEL (11:00) Members' Choice AMC Movie: Hannie Caulder (1971) Movie: *** 2 She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) Movie: ***/2 Winchester '73 (1950) ANIM Crocdle-Diaries Ultimate Zoo |Who Gets the Dog? 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(cc) TNT (11:30) Movie: **** Gettysburg (1993) (Tom Berenger, Martin Sheen) The Civil War's biggest battle as seen from both sides. |Legends UNI Dia de Perros [Control ICaliente No Manches Grupo Intocable; Jorge Falc6n. |Primer Impacto USA Movie .Movie: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Movie: ***1/2 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) (cc) HBO Movie: ** Head of State (2003) 'PG-13' (cc) Movie: Empire Falls (2005) (Ed Harris, Philip Seymour Hoffman) (s) 'NR' (cc) Along SHOW Movie: Groundhog Day (1993) ISHO Me Movie: **** Glory (1989) iTV. (s) 'R' (cc) IMovie: Barbershop 2: Back in Business TMC |(11:00) Movie Movie: *** The Italian Job (2003) 'PG-13' j Movie: ** Agent Cody Banks | Movie: V*/2Hudson Hawk (1991) SATURDAY PRIME TIME JUNE 18, 2005 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 0 WPTV Golf Pinehurst, N.C. Extra (N) (s) (cc) Dateline Movie: **1 The Bone Collector (1999) (PA) News (cc) Sat. 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Annual starting salary: $30K for qualified applicants. 863-357-0852 MAINTENANCE PERSON All around maintenance person to do lawns, wash trucks etc. 863-467-1717 Do not call after 3:30 RM. Shop here first The classllied ads MECHANIC Experienced Diesel Mechanic For Heavy Equipment Drug Test Required Call DICKERSON 772-429-4440 M/F/V/D EOE RV SALES GROWING RV DEALERSHIP Now hiring sales people Paid training & salary to start Apply in Person Travel Easy RV 4299 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, Fl 34974 SCALEHOUSE OPERATOR Must be computer literate, Positive attitude Drug Test Required Call DICKERSON 772-429-4448 M/F/V/D. EOE WANTED ROUTE DRIVER Van provided, Area Established. No overnite, Send Resume or Info to: RO. BOX 1361 Okeechobee, Fl 34973 It's never too late to find the perfect gift. Look for it in the classifleds. Emg yme- Me-a . EVIent me -cl 021 Emgoymnt -eial 021 COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR - HEALTH (Medical & Health Services Manager L-1) (#64029893) h,- Ir,' ii, :.,l ,, I,. I ,hll ".I -'"'"i fitora County Health Department Director for Hendry and Glades Counties. Annual Salary range is $120,000 $140,000. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A physician licensed in Florida pursuant to Chapter 458 or Chapter 459 of the Florida Statutes who is trained in public health administration, Five years progressively r,: : .n ii |i', hii j ii fr i i., ir -n i ,i p,,N:iiiiiiiuh i .u ,.r more areas of public health desired; Five or more years of supervisory experience. Experience in grant writing, public speaking, working with elected officials and the media. Experience in quality improvement techniques, directing, planning, organizing. Lh 'fi. ) l :ll,'d 1 un,1 I-,1 .:.1 II,.i h 1:1vdl 1 1h :. I h .1 n .,llj.r_ '1nifiq :1. 11 ) '- f, ii .' i n r n, n ', ).m : ). I,-: I :, ol-"" . Please apply on-line at https://jobs.myflorida.com. Refer to requisition number 64029893. Closing date: June 27, 2005. EOE/AA/VP Employer. The Okeechobee News has immediate opportunities for New Independent Delivery Agents who want to provide excellent service to our readers. Opportunities Now Open in these Areas: -- 3 .: "--- - -& i-7 = = = 3--, Ok eh hb Must have a dependable car and provide excellent News service to our customers everyday. Come in and fill out a contractors information sheet at the Circulation office 107 S.W. 17th St., Suite D, Okeechobee, FL. Call Janet Madray at 863-763-3134 Ext. 233 Sign-Up Bonus We are now accepting applications for Cashier, Fuel Attendant and Wrecker Driver positions. -r w ,i-,g .., ii L, provided for responsible people. We offer good pay, rewarding work, benefits .Iit ] iTfilr j]-j i ui- il'eiiji tI -filI For a limited time, qualified applicants who are hired will receive a $200 sign-up bonus. Apply at Ft. Drumrn Citgo mm 184 Fl: Turnpike. 863-763-9383. DFWP Need a few more bucks to purchase something deer? Pick up some extra bucks when you sell your used items in the classifeids. OKEECHOBEE HEALTHY START COALITION is searching for Childbirth Educators. Applicants must have State and National Cer- tification. Bi-Lingual pre- ferred. Contact Carol Staley, (863)462-5877 Part Time Secretary, 20 hrs. weekly, strong computer exp., $10,800 annual salary, benefits. Apply at http://peo- plefirst.myflorida.com CARE GIVER/COMPANION- needs work, Will do light housekeeping and live in, references (863)675-4239. Services Babysitting 405 Child Care Needed 410 Child Care Offered 15 Instruction 120 Services Offered 425 Insurance 4-30 Medical Services425 MAURO HORSE SHOEING (954)540-9659 Oklahoma Graduate Shoes = $70 Trim = $25 I--IH One man's trash is another man's treas- ure. Turn your trash to treasure with an ad in the classified. How do you find d-'d6'l in today's competitive market? In the employment section of the classified [Special Notice Do-It-Yourself Ideas Grist Mill Modeled on a grist mill built in 1797 in Tennessee, this fun and easy do-it-yourself project can be used to decorate even the smallest garden or patio. Its fea- tures include a working water wheel and authentic touches like stairs, a door and windows. Most of the mill's pieces are traced from full-size patterns, so sizing them is a simple matter of trans- ferring the patterns to wood. The completed project measures 48 in. long by 25 in. wide by 35 in. tall. Grist Mill plan (No. 456). .. $9.95 Water Wheels Package (No. C140) Two projects incl. 456 ... $16.95 Catalog (pictures hundreds of projects) ... $2.00 Please add $3.00 s&h (except catalog-only orders) To order, circle item(s), Please be sure to clip & send w/ check 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 u-bild.com Money Back Guarantee Merchandise Air Conditioners 505 Antiques 510 Appliances 515 Appliance Parts 520 Beauty Supplies 525 Bicycles 530 Books & Magazines535 Building Materials540 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, Linens & 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 Pets, 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 To s & 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 20K BTU Reverse Cycle, window unit, $275 or best offer (863)674-0467. AIR CONDITIONER New, 21k BTU, electric $350 (863)357-8788 AIR CONDITIONERS (2) 5 Ton, For DW. Includes 6 yr. warrantee. Like brand new. $1200 (863)697-1894 AIR HANDLER, Trane, 2.5 ton, 220 volt, with heat, $150-. (863)675-5929 CHINA CABINET- antique, asking $30. (863)675-4912. ELECTRIC STOVE- GE, 3 top burners working, $15. (863)467-0987. MAGIC CHEF- Frost Free. $100. (863)763,7989 " $11,qT Suoerharnoma Absolute Evel: The Evel Knievel Storv (ml Wild West Tpch fnrl lModArnMarvplqfr.r.) Rri-akinaVpmq(r,.r.) Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18, 2005 15 MICROWAVE OVEN, excellent condition, $20. (863)675-2596 RANGE ( Roper) REFRIGERA- TOR (Frigidaire 17 cu63 ft ) white, $300 for both., (863)467-3645. REFRIGERATOR, Whirlpool, Ig., beige, frost free, x-lg. freezer, exc. cond., $150. (863)675-2596 STOVE & HOOD FAN- 'Elec- tric,Brand new. Never used. $250. (863)763-7950 STOVE, Gas, Frigidaire. White. $400 or best offer. (863)357-3639 WASHER & DRYER, GE, Heavy Duty. Excellent condi- tion. $200 for both. (863)467-6470 WASHER & DRYER- Ken- more, matching set, excel- lent condition, $220 for both (863)675-5089.. WASHER- front end loader, 4 yrs old, paid $600 sell for $300 or best offer. works great (863)697-6851. MAGAZINES- 1 box of assort- ed titles. $50 for all. .(863)467-0987. GARAGE DOOR- 16x8, good condition, $250, (863)467-1717. ROOF PANES (4) Foam Insu- lated. 3'6"W x 25'L. $720 for all, will sep. (863)357-3439 SLIDING PATIO DOORS (2) S4x7', tinted glass, $100 for both (239)246-3549 Area Rug, 5x7, Safari Palm, exc. cond., $50. (863)634-5038 BABY ITEMS boys clothes, toys, too many to mention $100 for all or will separate (863)357-2863 BABY ITEMS crib w/ bumper guard, highchair, 2 bags of baby clothes $175 or will sep (863)697-3945 TEDDY BEAR LARGE Light-brown w/red heart says "I love you" Perfect condition $20 (863)763-8149 ROSENTHAL- 8pl setting, Made in Germany, wheat de- Ssign, gold trim, 50 yrs old, never used $400 (863)357-2233. ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR 'COLLECTION': Approx. 44 yrs. old. Rare items. $2500 all. 863)824-3358 FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL & BASEBALL CARD COLLECTION: $1500 for all. Call (863)763-8943 QUILTS, 2 Beautiful, Hand Painted & Hand Made. 1 of Birds & 1 of Butterflies. $500 will sep. ,6.,, ;..!,050 RUBY RED STEM WARE- as- sorted sizes, asking $50. (863)467-8050. DELL COMPUTER- Windows XR 256 MB Ram, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse & Lots of games $150 863-843-0158. COMMERCIAL KILN & Pour- ing table. $550 for all, will sep. (863)467-8177 ANTIQUE COUCH circa late 1800's, needs some work $150 (772)418-0018 BOX SPRINGS & MATTRESS- ES 2 Twin. Very good condi- tion. $70 for both, will sep. (863)673-3334 BOXSPRING & MATTRESS Very Good Condition $50 (863)675-0969 BUNK BED, wooden, with built in drawers & desk, $550. (863)634-2937 DINETTE SET: Oak w/4 chairs & leaf. $125 863)673-3334 COFFEE TABLE, 2-End tables & Sofa table, chrome & brass w/glass tops. $300./all. (863)674-0467. COMPUTER DESK & Headboard $75 for both or will separate (863)697-3945 CURIO CABINET, Oak, 2 Door, 2 Lights. $80. (863)357-3723 DAYBED- Cherry Sleigh bed style, $300 or best offer. (863)634-4200. DINING ROOM CHAIRS (4) Light oak, good condition $75 (863)675-8760 DINING ROOM SET Table w/four matching chairs. Good cond. $225 (863)467-6550 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER j, ii,,ri i ,,jK a color, $85 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER- Solid Oak. Holds TV, Stereo, CD/DVD. 70"W x 60"-I x 24"D $300. (863)763-1457 EXECUTIVE DESK- oak, large, $250 or best offei; located in Ft. Drum. (863)763-8613. HIGH BACK Wicker Chairs, (3) Good condition, $36 will sell separately. (863)467-5477. LR SUITE- used, fair condi- tion, color pattern, $100. (863)675-4912. RATTAN FURNITURE SET: 14 pcs. Too many items to list. Like new. $1000 for all, or best offer: (863)357-3723 SOFA, Chair, Coffee Table & glass top table, $250, (863)635-4478 SOFA, SLEEPER SOFA, LOVE- SEAT, blue, good condition, all for $275. (863)675-0998. TABLE & 4 CHAIRS- antique style, pecan, nice condition, $100 (863)357-4532. WATERBED- King Size, mo- tion free, mattress, liner and heater. $50. (863)357-4463. GOLF CART EZ GO, 2000 $1800 (863)763-7252 GOLF CART, Electric, 4 Seater w/box bed. Work or Pleas- ure. 36 V charger. $950. (863)697-2033 222= I. SHOTGUN 410- double barrel, good condition, $375. (863)467-1761. TARGET PISTOL- C57 Mag- num, 6 shot, Western Style, $350.(863)467-1761. ROOF CARRIER: For Luggage. Hard. 15 cu. ft. Good condi- tion. $75 (863)610-0732 HOSPITAL BED- Invacare, electric, new matt, plus air matt w/pump incld. $900 neg. (863)655-3436. WHEEL CHAIR LIFT, dual mo- tors for vans, like new, ask- ing$1500.(863)357-8788 HAND PUMP- $80, water w/o electric, complete w/steel fit- ting & brass valves to install. (863)467-4389 mornings. KEY MACHINE w/ blank.keys, priced rea- sonably at $400 (863)674-0296 PIANO, Gul Bransen, real ivory keys, perfect tuning, $600 or best offer (863)467-6693 or (863)634-1636 PIANO, Pennington, Upright. $400. (863)467-5438 BABY CHINCHILLA- gray, 12 weeks old, $75. (863)357-6825. BASSET HOUND w/papers. 9 mo. old., Female. House- broken. All shots. Tracking Chip. $400 (863)634-3841 BULLDOG PUP- Male, no pa- pers. $200. (863)634-7108 COCKATIEL'S- for sale, $50 (863)357-6825 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS- AKC reg. 5-males, Ready June 9th $325. Cash only. (863)357-3026 JACK RUSSELL (f) for breed- ing, Rottweiler (f) asking $250 for both will sell sep. (863)357-2494. PARROLET, 1 year old female, Banded. $100. (863)357-0476 RED HEALER PUPPY Full blooded, no papers $100 call anytime (863)697-3346 SIBERIAN HUSKY, Solid White (F), 1 yr. old & Black & White (M) 3 yrs. old. $500 both, will sep. 863)610-9812 DIGITAL CAMERA- Toshiba, adaptor, case, instructions, $200 (863)467-0462 leave message BATHTUB & SINK From travel trailer $20 for both (863)675-8760 PORT-A-POTTY New in box never been used pd $80 sell for $50 (863)675-4361 after 5pm JACUZZI, 6 Person. Good condition w/cover. $1500 863-634-5943 ICE MACHINE Manitowoc 800 with bin $1495 (239)657-2381 SEW MACH TABLE- portable, 1 drawer, legs can be re- moved for transporting, 24x8 walnut $75 (863)467-7404. SONY STEREO SYS- AM/FM Recvr, amp, phono, tape, 5-disc CD, 250 watt Speak- ers $250. (863)763-1457 RADIO, Old Fashioned Look Thomas Collectors Edition, w/cassette. $50 (863)467-4192 GENERATOR- 3750 watts, brand new, used less than 2hrs. Paid $425. Asking $375 863-697-8336 GENERATOR- Coleman, 5000 watt, 10 HP, new in box , wheel kit included. $600. (863)763-0944. PAINT SPRAYER, SPX Graco, Hose & Gun. Used once. Cleaned w/preservatives. $700 (863)763-2692 WARREN WRENCH, For a truck or a 4 wheeler $100. (863)357-6202 MINI CHOPPER- Excellent condition. 6 mo. old $500. Firm.(863)697-1702 863-467-4041 WANTED: FL ART A.E. Backus, H. Newton, +iiuri nipinr- Ar (772)562-5567 Agriculture I -I Christmas Trees 745 Farm Equipment 805 Farm Feed. Products 810 Farm Miscellaneous 815 Farm Produce 820 Farm Services Offered 825 Farm Supplies,; Services Wanted 830 Fertilizer 835 Horses 840 Landscaping Supplies 845 Lawn s Garden 850 Livestock 855 Poultry/Supplies 860 Seeds.'Plants/ Flowers 865 ROUND BALES OF HAY $20. @. 863-634-9111 READING A NEWSPAPER HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND YOU. CHICKEN COOPS (4) 10X10, all pressure treated, $3500 value will sell $1200 you rnove,. (863)467-5906 BUCK SKIN APPALOOSA, Great personality. Experi- enced rider. $3000 or best offer. (863)357-3325 SPOTTED WALKER FILLIE 2 V/2 yrs old, green broke, very sweet, $1500. (863)843-2495. THOROUGHBRED GELDING- 11 yr old, black w/ white face, papers, $1800. (863)467-9212, TOP SOIL, $1.25 cu. yd. Loaded on your truck or can arrange hauling @ your expense. 3 mls. from Okeechobee City. Call Tony @ (561)721-5770 BUSH ALL 5' Brand New $400 (863)801-1666 FINISH MOWER, 6 ft., like new, used one season, $ 9 0 0 (863)675-1914/673-1846 FLY MOW LAWN MOWER, Good condition. $75 (863)675-8168 LAWN TRACTOR/SWEEPER- STX38 John Deere, needs new belts & pulleys, $300. (863)357-4532. RAIL ROAD TIES FOR SALE: Approx. 200. $1400 for all, will sep. (863)357-6202 RIDING MOWER-MTD Garden Tractor, 18h/p B&S engine , 46" cut, gd tires, needs trans axle $160 (863)697-9704 ROTO TILLER Yard Man, rear tine, like new, $500 or best offer (863)697-9704 Rentals Apartments 905 Business Places 910 Commercial Property 915 Condos Townhouses Rent920 Farm Property - Rent 925 HouEe Rent 930 Land Rent 935 Resort Property * Rent 945 Roommate 950 Rooms to Rent 955 Storage Space - Rent 960 TAYLOR CREEK CONDO: 2/1, Waterview, Furnished w/ Screened porch, slip, pool, tennis, $1200 mo. (863)634-8757. Do-It-Yourself Ideas Yard Cut-Outs Get ready to brighten up the lawn for spring with this quartet of yard ornaments. Just trace each ornament from full-size patterns onto plywood, sand and paint. The flamingo measures 29 in. tall by 13 in. wide, the pig is 12 in. tall by 22 in. long, the duck is 10 in. tall by 15 in. wide and the goose is 18 in. tall by 12 in. wide. Yard Cut-Outs plan (No. 804).. .$7.95 Lawn Fun Package 3 other plans (No. C110) ..-. $19.95 Catalog (pictures hundreds of projects)... $2.1)0 Please add $3.00 s&h (except catalog-only orders) To order, circle item(s), clip and send with check to: U-Bild, P.O. Box 2383, Van Nuys, CA 91409. Please be sure to include your name, aadress,.and the name of this newspaper. Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery. Or call (800) 82-U-BILD u-bild.com Money Back Guarantee FORT DRUM, 2 Bdrm., 2 BA, garage. Quiet country set- ting. Small pet okay. Fenced yard monthly or seasonal. (305)944-2721. Medical Office Space For Lease, needs build out completed. Approx. 2000 sq. ft. willing to di- vide into 2 separate of- fice spaces, close to .hospital. For information 467-0831. Rooma te 0I95 College Guy's Need Roommate. Starting Fall Semester in Gainesville. (863)634-1893 Real Estate Business Places - Sale 1005 Commercial Property Sale 1016 Condos* Townhouses Sale 1015 Farms Sale 10120 Houses Sale 1 025 Hunting Property 1030) Investment Property Sale 105 Land Sale 1040 Lots -Sale 10145 Open House 1,)5O Out of State - Property Sale 1055 Property Inspection1060 Real Estate Wanted 1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 i The Complete Liquidation of DLC C -rp SAr-JUtE 251* -D10J AM Evensville,TN All items C.cplr 7 s7il ABSOLUT! *Tractors ,Trailers Heavy Equipment Logging Equipment SFarm Implements Complete Machine Shop wl Tools & Equip. 701"ACRE FARM {(ells with reserve) *11 Tracts: 5 to 300 Ac. 400 Ac. of Tillable Land Former Commercial Vegetable Farm SBeautiful Views Great HomeSites, 2 Ponds I 1/2 Mile Paved Roads | 30,000 SF |Warehouse ... Join all the people who say, "I sold it in the classifieds." l"!I^By MIw CAN AFFORD IT? WHAT ABOUT MY CREDIT? For Mortgage Questions Call Paul 561-723-7610 friendlymortgage.com Hurricane Wind Zone 3 Manufactured & Modular Homes L ,i-, H,'-i, F';,- n :, ,ori'r' ', A From i. P l'f I 'll STANTON HOMES 1-800-330-6623 OKEECHOBEE- 3br, 2ba, CBS Waterfront, lake access, sea wall, desirable residential community near golf course, Lg backyard w/cypress trees, appliances incid, new roof, clean & well main- tained. (863)467-1270.. ANCIENT OAKS RV RESORT- Lot 3, Block 7, asking $23,500, (772)334-2217. Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale in the classified and make your clean up a breeze! LOOKING FOR DRY LAND 1-3 Acres. Residential. Rea- sonably priced. In Okeechobee County. Call (954)614-0879 Mobile Homes Mobile Home Lots 2005 Mobile Home Parts 2010' Mobile Homes Rent 2015r Mobile Homes Sale 2020 FIBERGLASS STAIRS- New, for mobile home, 5 risers,, $250. (863)467-0506. OKEECHOBEE- in town, 2/1, Screen porch, W/D, incld water, sewer, trash, lawn maint, $650 + sec., (863)634-4777/467-8005. FLEETWOOD '99, 3/2 w/2 Car Garage & fpl. & many extras. on 3 large. lots, fenced back- yd. Must see. 863-447-0965 New & Used Manufactured Homes Fleetwood, Jacobsen, Scotbilt, Townhomes. Best Deals Anywhere. STANTON HOMES Clewiston, LaBelle, Okeechobee, Punta Gorda 1-800-330-8106 OKEECHOBEE- Nice 2 BR, 60'x12', Screen porch, Car- port & Shed. Close to lake. (863)763-0240 RENTTO OWN Buy Here Pay Here Marginal Credit OK Clewiston Stanton Homes 863-983-8106 - SOUTH FLORIDA'S LARGEST & OLDEST DEALER VOLUME PRICING STANTON HOMES 800-330-6266 Recreation Boats 3005 Campers RVs 3010 Jet Skiis 3015 Marine Accessories 3020 Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 30301 Sport Vehicles ATVs 3035 AIR BOAT- small, 75HP Frank- lin Aircraft engine, 5' prop, needs tune-up, Must sell $850 (863)675-0254. BOAT & TRAILER Galvanized rocket boat trailer w/home made boat. $150 (863)763-3822 BOAT TRAILER, 14 Ft. Galva- nized. Good shape. $200. 863-674-1105. MERCURY '01, 25 HR electric start, O/B Motor, 2006 war- ranty. Perfect cond. $2000. (863)697-1645. PONTOON BOAT 24' Floating Dock. $800 of best offer. (863)763-3451 SEA. KAYAK, '98 Perception Eclipse, paddle, $700. (863)697-3004. WELLCRAFT 18'- CC, John- son 110 SW, trlr, bimini, fish finder, bait well, cover, $4700 (863)599-0923. CAMPER TRAILER, 32 Ft. Good condition. $1000 or best offer. (863)763-8261 COACHMAN 5TH WHEEL RV, '93- 27', excellent cond, $5000. (863)697-2180. CROSS COUNTY RV 1988, 37 Ft. Good condition. A real buy at $4900. & 23 Ft. RV $1500 Not Licensed for Florida. Will deliver. Further info call Terry (561)310-6611 Lake Worth M/H CAR TOWING HITCH- Honda, '2000 $100. (863)675-8168 RV 23' not licensed for road in FL. Located in Lake Worth will del. to Okeechobee. $1500 (561)310-6611 Terry TROLLING MOTORS (2) ASK- ING $75 for both. (321)593-2739. PROPELLER, Sensenich, Pad- dle Type for Air Boat, 78x50, Brand new. $700 (863)824-0963 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster, '97, new tires, 12k mi., never reg. in Fla. Call Don bet. 5-8. (561)992-9491 HONDA GOLDWING '83 33K Excellent condition. $2500. 863-634-7194. Snot Vhicles/ A S 3035'r~i^ ATV 400 Polaris Excellent shape $2500 (863)801-1666 BOMBADEER DS650 Baja, '03, very few hrs., $4500. (863)675-0939 GO CART, 2 Seater, 5.5 hp en- gine. $350 or best offer. (863)227-2600 POLARIS 300, 1994, 4x4, runs good, $1500. (863)357-1576 or 954)275-8111 YAMAHA 350, '86, blue, new tires, good condition, $1100 or best offer (863)673-8741 Automobiles Automobiles 4005 Autos Wanted 4010 Classic Cars 4015 Commercial Trucks 4020 Construction Equipment 4025 Foreign Cars 4030 Four Wheel Drive 4035 Heavy Duty Trucks 4040 Parts Repairs 4045 Pickup Trucks 4050 Sport Utility 4055 Tractor Trailers 4060 Utility Trailers 4065 Vans 4070 CADILLAC DeVille- '88, Champagne, 91M, Runs & looks great. $2500. or best offer 863-990-6398 aft 5pm CADILLAC ELDOADO '79 Biarritz, 350 V8, only 78K mi, $3,900 (863)612-0046 Chevy Celebrity, '87, nice clean car, good transporta- tion, new tires, runs good, $750. (863)634-4076 HONDA CIVIC, '04- low miles, call for details, (863)983-7415. PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 92 Auto, Cold A/C, Good trans- portation/gd tires $3000 863- 467-6577/357-1426. SATURN WAGON 1993, 4 cyl., Auto., PW, A/C, Looks & Runs great. $1500 or best offer. (772)461-2629 TOYOTA TERCEL 1983, 4 cyl. Gas saver. Very clean car. $900 or best offer. (863)675-2598 Lv. msg OLDSMOBILE TORONADO '85 Totally rebuilt, new tires, low miles. Runs great! $6500 or good offer. (863)824-0884 FORD EXPLORER SPORT '97, 4X4, Loaded, 2 Dr., Needs motor work. $2500 (863)634-4104 JEEP Grand Wagoneer- '84, Camo paint job runs & looks good $2500. (863)673-0920. GOLF CAR- 3 Wheel, recondi- tioned, smooth riding, $750. (863)612-1648. Golf Carts, Gas or Electric Buy and Sell Call (863)824-0878 Camper Shell, aluminum, for short bed, full sz. pickup, $350.,86 .. i FORD PICK UP 1976, Body rough. Does run. 6 cyl. w/4 speed. $300 (863)763-1370 HITCH, Reese, 5th Wheel, Easy Slide w/mounting rails. $250. (772)285-8405 TIRE, Brand New Michelin & Ford Wheel. $85 (863)674-1105 TIRES (2) Michelin. LT 285/75R16's. $75 (863)634-2364 TIRES (4) 17" R6517. Rare Deal! Asking $225. (863)763-0669/697-0311 TRUCK CAP, Leer, High Top, Fits full size Chevy. Pd. $1300, Asking $300. (302)264-1301 TURBO HYDROMATIC TRANS Installation avail. $250 or best offer (863)467-8856 CHEVY Z71- '94, 1/2 Ton, 4x4 Ext cab 350, auto, $2500. (863)412-2504 DODGE 250 RAM 1981: 318 engine, 130K. Has electrical short. $500 (863)763-5392 FORD 1986, 308, V8, 4x4, manual shift. $1500 (863)763-5392 FORD F150 '98- 4x4, great condition, $8000. (863)228-3692. FORD F150 P/U 1989, Needs motor. $1200 (863)634-4104 FORD PICK UP 1976, Body rough. Does run. 6 cyl. w/4 speed. $300 863)763-1370 FORD RANGER 1992, 150K mls. Runs excellent. $1800. Firm. (863)763-3451 GMC S15 PU, '88- red, runs good, $1500. neg. (863)763-1751. TOYOTA PU, '87- drk. blue, 5 spd, w/fibergalss canopy, $1000, (863)697-3004. CHEVY S-10 1992, Good con- dition, needs repair. $2000 Call Jewel @ (863)751-1358 . FORD BRONCO '86 Full size, 4x4 $600 ask for .i Michael (863)967-6632 HUNTING PACKAGE $8500 Jeep '88, Cobra trir, tripod, 2 htrs, 2 tree stands, climber. Call Natalia (954)304-4915 a~bi N i -i I 1 bic Noice PUBLIC NOTICE awarded the organization. I,, .. .. .. es , that he or she has pertinent and valid information about such rnaters may re- quest a public information interview with the Joint Commission's field representa- tives ar the time of the survey !nformiat1on presented at the interview will be carefully evaluated ior relevance to the accreditation process Requestsfora teiview Such requests should be addressed to Division of Accreditation Operations Oakbrook Terrace. iL 60181 Or Faxed to 630/792-5636 Or E-mailed to complaint@jcaho.org the name of the suirveyorwho Vwil conduct the interview. 63293 ON 06/18,19,20/05 ISUZU TROOPER '91 V-6, A/C, good condition, runs good $1000 or best offer (239)657-4348 UTILITY TRAILER w/ running boards & tires $150 (863)675-0969 CHEVY VAN, '89- w/windows, asking, beige wi/ brown stipe, runs good. $2500 neg.. (863)763-1751. FORD AEROSTAR VAN. '92- runs well, good shape, $1500. (863)467-6423. PLYM. VOYAGER 1988, Good engine, no rust, good tires, power steering leaks. $795 neg. (863)612-0111 PLYM VOYAGER, '87- V6, AC/PS/CD, new tires, hitch, runs great, low miles, $1500 (863)763-6205. Public Notices Public Notce -'iI' State PuLic Legal Notice .ij LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to Kurt D. Fisher of test Palm Beach FL and Jo E. Gray of Marianna FL that the contents of 'hrir -f,-;n nit- r '10&M Self Stor- b, South, Okee- :, .i : '. : 1 be auctioned on JUNE 22, 2005 to satisfy the bal- Need a few more bucks to purchase something deer? Pick up some extra bucks when you sell your used items in the classifeids. LY(/ 9tYM~wuIl Jimsmkl .1, (K The most important 20 minutes of your day is the time spent reading with your child from birth to age nine. I. 16 The Okeechobee News, Saturday, June 18,2005 : -' r ..t ---: . I I II I I *. Ir S a *I I I I. I W Bg I C I I I I Dodge Jeep PRE-OWNED 2005 Dodge Straintus RT Coupe 2004 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2005 Jeep Wrangler 2001 Dodge Caravan *MSR'25,070 MSRP'27,000 W MSRP'23,235 WAS'11,998 SALESALE SALE NOW 1t6,93 17,275 6,919 $8,988 2005 Dodge Neon ST 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Coan. 2005 Jeep Liberty 2003 Pontiac Grand Am R M PM16,800 SP1,5SRPs22,210 WAS'12,995 SALE SALE SALE NOW $10,668 s14,276 s15152 888 2005 Dodge Dakota 2005 Chrysler 300 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004 Nissan Sentra ERSIP'22,990 MISRP'32,070 MSRP'28,505 WAS 12,996 SALE SALE SALE NOW S1173 90s,9999 $18,445 A $9,9944 2005 Dodge Ram1500 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Cony. 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2003 Ford F-150 SRP 21,615 SRP 34,960 SRP '26,505 WAS17,888 15,343 2224 2001 FORD 1-150 FLARESIE Pi/, BLACK, NICE TRUCK WAS 813,119 NOW $11,998 2003 FORD FOCUS 40K MILES, GREAT GAS MILAGE WAS 8,998 NOW $5,9985 2001 DODGE RAM-1500 SILVER, lAD-CAB WAS $10,i15 NOW $14,1B5 2015 DODGE STRATUS WHITE ,FAC WARR. WAS $15,888 NOW 812,983 2001 DODGE 1500 BAM P/U, WRITE, IiAD-CAD WAS $15,188 NOW $12,994 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GREEN, COLD AIR WAS $13,984 NOW $10,1995 2002 FORD 1-150 VERY NICE, RED WAS 818,191 NOW $15,9K8 2004 DODGE DAKOTA- FAC. WARR., LIGHT KHAKI WAS $11,993 NOW $15,988 2001 DODGE CARAVAN- NICE COLOR, LOW MILES WAS $12,18B NOW 8$9,19 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 1BLUE, NICE TRUCK WAS 812,996 NOW 81,995 S2002 DODGE RAM 2500 GREEN, VERY LOW MILES WAS 816,988 NOW $12,964 19917 FORD RANGER WHITE WAS 82,995 NOW $1,995 12814 EODGE RAM 150 UilAD-CAB BLUE WAS 819,988 NOW $11,988 2000 FORD TAURUS NICE CAR, LOW MILES WAS 810,998 NOW $7,991 2.101 FORD F-150 SILVER, LiADER WAS 811,161 NOW 813,98 2003 FORD 1-150 RED, VERY GLEAN WAS $19,998 NOW 816,888 S2112 DODGE RAM 2500 Pi, 3 K MILES WAS 818,995 NOW 813,988 2101 FORD EXPLORER BLU, GREAT SUV WAS $12,195 NOW 81,108 2004 JEEP LIBERTY- NICE, SMALL UTILITY WAS 811,119 NOW 813,998 HURRY, SALE ENDS JULY 5TH! I MONDAY FRIDAY 9AM-9PM SATURDAY 9AM-5PM -A' lsed Pnce And Offers Include All Factory Ana Dealer Incentives Sale Prices Plus T'w, Tag, Den tlnalion Tile Fees All Rats. Pieces And Payments Are Wilh Apfpnved Cea' And Include Cnrysler Financial And Trade. i Bonu- ah On Sel:, Verei's A..: ne) Claim, n B .d' On vehicle Av3iltbllny r Pctures For IIluslalion Purposes Only Oilers Not In Conjuri:lon And May Nol Bei Combine Wih Any OIher Offer Venicles Sublet To Pnor Sale Buy Fromr Edde Accardl We re Mrliv ed T,: D, Bu.ine8.s 31 '4M lll |