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... ... ... . -4' ~\. Okeechobee News Vol. 94 No. 274 Saturday, October 1, 2005 504 Plus tax Inside Woman convicted of identity theft TALLAHASSEE Attorney General Charlie Crist announced that an Orlando jury convicted a Georgia woman on charges that she used another person's identity to steal more than $2.5 million from that individual and financial institutions. Eva Patrick Vern- er, also known as Eva Buchowski, faces up to 60 years in prison following the conviction. Page 2 Experience matters at NEHS The instructors at New Endeavor High School are dedicated to ensuring their students receive the best edu- cation possible while they are attending classes at NEHS. The teachers who are respon- sible for providing an educa- tion to the Exceptional Stu- dent Education (ESE) population have experience identifying individual needs based on classroom perform- ance and assessment data. Because these teachers have experience and know-how, they are able to target aca- demic and social areas for improvement. Page 3 -w m l mp : .- C 0 >-0- ocn-2 C-) Drought Index Current: 444 Source: Florida Division of Forestry Local Burn Ban: None Lake levels 15.52 feet Lake level W LastYear: 15.79 feet (SOURCE: South Florida Water Manage- ment District. Depth given in feet above sea level.) Index Classifieds ...... 11-13 Comics ........:..10 Community Events .... 4 Crossword ........ .11 Obituaries ......... .3 Opinion ..... . .4 Speak Out ..........4 Sports ............. 7 TV ................ 12 Weather ............ 2 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com Online news & information SII II l | 0 il i | 8 1 65 1 0 00024 5 MIIer testifies in (I prole "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" C,,i l,,5ar oils: 31 kids inducted into NJHS It Ide ntI return It parts id %P% Orlean% Okeechobee News/Lorna Jablonski Thirty-one students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society Thursday evening at the Osceola Middle School gym. Those inducted were (front, left to right) Sarah Murrow, Zachary Norris, Walter Piscatelli, Austin Pluskot, Ximena Sanchez, Michelle Spears, Kathleen Turner and Katie Walker; (middle, left to right) Lionel Jones, Myranda McAllister, Josh McCall, Clark McCreary, Chelsea McNabb, Erin Moore and Kenny Murphy and (back, left to right) Libby Barker, Brice Buckner, Megan Clements, Catrina Clyne, Kayla Goode, Tonia Gray, Ashleigh Hiler, Justin Hoover, Chelsie Houston and Teri Hughey. Those new members not pictured are Samuel Baggett, Jessie Cofield, Maria Ruiz, Evan Schwartz, Cameron Tewskbury and Ria Thomas. Osceola students inducted into NJHS Thirty-one students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Thursday evening at the Osceola Middle School gymnasium. The National Junior Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for students. To be eligible for membership stu- dents must. have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 for their seventh grade year and meet high standards of leader- ship, service, character and citi- zenship. Students that were inducted were Samuel Baggett, Libby Barker, Brice Buckner, Megan Clements, Jessie Cofield, Catrina Clyne, Kayla Goode, Tonia Gray, Ashleigh Hiler, Justin Hoover, Chelsie Houston, Jeri Hughey, Lionel Jones, Myranda McAllis- ter, Josh McCall, Clark McCreary, Chelsea McNabb, Erin Moore, Kenny Murphy, Sarah Murrow, Zachary Norris, Walter Piscatelli, Austin Pluskot, Maria Ruiz, A-, National Junior Honor Society officers for the 2005-2006 school year were sworn in Thursday evening at the Osce- ola Middle School gym. The new officers are (left to right) Sara Murrow, president; Katie Walker, treasurer; Libby Barker, secretary; and Megan Clements, vice-president. Ximena Sanchez, Evan Schwartz, Michelle Spears, Cameron Tewksbury, Ria Thomas, Kathleen Turner and Katie Walker. In addition to the induction of new members, officers for the 2005-2006 school year were announced. Sarah Murrow will hold the office of president; Megan Clements will be the vice president; Libby Barker is the new secretary and Katie Walker will hold the position of treasur- er. Mrs. Vicki Goggans is the NJHS advisor. Retailer accused of not paying taxes The owner of an. Okee- chobee alcohol retail establish- ment has been arrested on charges that he failed to file sales tax returns with the state, according to the Florida Department of Revenue. Edward Ray Trent, 40, of Okeechobee, was arrested by the Okeechobee County Sher- iff's Office on Sept, 28, on felony charges related to failure to file state tax returns and pay tax. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines, as well as possible repayment of out- standing sales taxes, plus inter- est, penalties and investigative See Taxes Page 2 he : 'uh flurida 1% hurr~ra~ L.2 cc I- CL o a) 0- 0) 0 O9 0 O Cl) t "O 0 > .- -o 0 a- C., . E E 0) " 0 "- a) Special TO me UKeecnoeuu iNeewws/nlS outuus rueyasus ul Girl Scouts host Reunion Tea The Okeechobee Girl Scouts Pegasus Service Unit is hosting a special Adult Reunion Tea for current and former Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. All adults who have been involved in Girl Scouting or Girl Guides over the years and those who were Girl Scouts in their youth are invited. The tea will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior, 200 N.W. Third St. The Scouts are also looking for old uniforms, photos and Scout. books for a display. The photo above is believed to be from the late 1950s or the early 1960s. If you have information about the people in this photo, or old photos and Scout memorabilia to share, please contact Laurie Pharr at (863) 634-0465. 2 The Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 Briefs Governor appoints Wilbur to council OKEECHOBEE Okee- chobee County Chamber of Com- merce member and supporter Nancy Wilbur has been reap- pointed for a term beginning Sept. 13 and ending June 20, 2007, to the Florida Independent Living Council by Governor Jeb Bush.' Ms. Wilbur is the local voice in this government-appointed coun- cil and provides the Chamber with the latest news of their activities and decisions during monthly general membership meetings. Miniature horse show coming here OKEECHOBEE The Minia- ture Horse Club of South Florida will hold their Florida Miniature Horse Show Oct. 22 and 23 at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center, 4200 S.R. 70 E. Gates will open at 9 a.m. both days, shows will start at 10 a.m. Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and $1.50 for students. The American Miniature Horse Registry classes will be shown Sat- urday, and the American Minia- ture Horse Association classes will be shown Sunday. Halter classes will be held both mornings, while performance classes will be held in the afternoon. For information, call: (561) 798-6129; (772) 341-7610; or, (863) 763-7724. Legislative body will meet Nov. 2 OKEECHOBEE State Repre- sentative Frank Attkisson, chair- man of the Okeechobee County Legislative Delegation, has announced that the next meeting of that group will be Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 1:30 until 4 p.m. in the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners cham- bers, 304 N.W. Second St. The delegation will hear con- cerns and ideas for potential legis- lation. Members of the communi- ty, as well as local and county governments, may present their concerns to the delegation at this time. If you are want to address the delegation, contact the Rep. Attkisson's district office at (407) 943-3078 by Oct. 3. Airboaters helping in recovery efforts The Florida Airboat Associa- tion asks that the websites -- www.flairboat.com and www.air- boatworld.com be the primary contact points for those interested in volunteering their airboats to assist in Hurricane Katrina recov- ery efforts. Homebuyer classes held each Wednesday OKEECHOBEE The USDA, rural housing service, can now loan up to $172,632 for housing mortgages for very low and low- income applicants. - Eor prequalification for this loan,, call (863) 763-3345 to reserve your seat. for one of our homebuyer classes. Classes are held on Wednes- days, starting at 9 a.m. Project HOPE offers counseling People who have been dis- placed to Okeechobee due to Hurricane Katrina can contact Project HOPE (Helping Our Peo- plein Emergencies), 1600 S.W. Second Ave., at (863)634-1410, for crisis counseling and referral to various agencies. 0. ob a 41 4 Amr% rinjp ihif %ItI41tI1I%l %IV14*1* a, I Cu -o a, P 0) 0~ 0 C-) '-U'-U :z C - 0 "O 5> 0C 0 -,--a C ccw 0 c,, of 'SI- Cu .- _ -O J *( ES -a- ~ - 0 - w 4b 0. - - -o . - Taxes Continued From Page 1 costs. According to the Revenue Department investigators, Trent allegedly collected tax from his customers at his business. How- ever, during various periods between October 2002 and March 2005, he reportedly failed to file sales tax returns and failed to send to the state all of the tax money owed to the, state. Under state law, sales tax is the property of the state at the time of collec- tion. Department of Revenue staff members contacted Trent in an attempt to help him come into compliance with state tax laws, but were unsuccessful. According to the sheriff's office report, after his arrest, Trent was released on.$5,000 bond. "To be fair, tax laws must apply uniformly to all business- es," said Jim Zingale, executive director of the Revenue Depart- ment. "Tax cheats steal money that the public pays to support vital public services, such as law enforcement and education. They also steal a competitive advantage over honest businesspeople who pay their taxes. The department cannot and will not allow this to occur. If you have any information about tax theft, contact the Flori- da Department of Revenue inves- tigations office in Fort Pierce at (773) 429-2155. ..... low -maim a 0. -Rep- a S a- -w 0. ..m w 'q .4211- -0 Num 4a ao.- at.- .0 *a co Woman convicted in identity theft TALLAHASSEE Attorney General Charlie Crist announced that an Orlando jury convicted a Georgia woman on charges that she used another person's iden- tity to steal more than $2.5 mil- lion from that individual and financial institutions. Eva Patrick Verner, also known as Eva - Buchowski, faces up to 60 years in prison following the convic- tion. A joint investigation by the Attorney General's Office 6f Statewide Prosecution and the Orange County Sheriff's Office revealed that Verner, 67, obtained a Florida driver's license with her photograph but under the name of a Kissimmee woman. Working with various lenders in Southeast and South- west Florida, Verner used the bogus driver's license and other fraudulent documents to obtain two mortgages on the victim's property in amounts of $350,000 and $2.3 million. She had large portions of the money wired to an account in the Cayman Islands that had been opened in the victim's name. Verner then transferred the funds from the fraudulent account to her own account and attempted to used the proceeds to buy other prop- erties in the Gainesville area. "This is a staggering tale of fraud and identity theft," said Crist. "Fortunately, Florida has a new identity theft law that pro- vides stiff penalties for such egregious criminal activity. Nothing is more precious than a person's good name, and we will continue the fight to protect Floridians from those who would steal it." Verner was convicted on two counts of criminal use of person- al identification information. She will be sentenced on November 3 and faces a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maxi- mum sentence of 60 years,as well as possible fines up to $20,000. The case was prosecut- ed by the Attorney General's Office of Statewide Prosecution, which has worked with the Kissimmee victim in an attempt to help her restore her credit rat- ing in the wake of Verner's actions. 4- A. - ' -' Special to Okeechobee News Great kids! OMS Students of the Week for Sept. 22 are: (front row, left to right) Ruby Yanez, Emanuel Castaneda, Jose Valeriano, Erika Kelly, (back row, left to right), Dulce Cardoso, Edith Garcia and Josh McCall. _____ a "Copyrighted Material v Syndicated Content ' Available from Commercial News Providers" * m ~ m~ 0 S * A- i ill oi Okeechobee News Published by Independent Newspapers Inc. To Reach Us Address: P. O. Box 639; 107 S.W. 17th Street, Suite D Okeechobee, FL 34974 WebaSlt: www.Newszap.com To Submit News The Okeechobee News welcomes sub-: missions from its readers. Opinions, calendar items, stories ideas and pho- tographs are welcome. Call (863) 763- 6134 to reach our newsroom. Items may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed. E-.1l1: okeenews@newszap.com Spleaeko (863) 467-2033 To Place A Display Ad Phone: 863-763-3134 E-Mai: okecompo@strato.net TO Place A Classmifed Ad Call 877-353-2424 to place a classified advertisement from home. 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Box 639, Okeechobee, FL 34973, USPS 406-160. Printing Printed at Sunshine Printing, a subsidiary of Independent Newspapers. FP 863-465-7300 Ell: printing@ct.net dill. W-qoP 40 - 0 -~0-ft 40 .. - dD - w 8 - . * - 4am dm The Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 Experience matters at New Endeavor Congratulations! OMS students of the week for Sept. 29 included: (front row left to right)-Kayla Bailey, Lacy Altman, Sarah Hawthorne and Carlos Pacheco. In the back row: Ana Maria Hernandez, Ana Hernandez, Fabiola Valeriano, Jaisa Sinclair, Brittany Pethybridge, and Mr. Downing. Mrs. Bass, Mr. Mullins, and Mr. Downing present a check for over $4000 to the Red Cross following the OMS fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina. Grant writing workshop planned :.m . yi" , Submitted to the Okeechobee News Top miler Adrian Valdez, OMS's top seventh grade mile time for the past 6 weeks straight! Scholarship fund being established A scholarship fund is being established through the Okee- chobee Education Foundation in memory of Joyce Ruth Hacker, who recently died of lung cancer. Ms. Hacker was a physical education teacher that taught in the Okeechobee County school system for 30 years. To contribute to the fund, mail or take contributions to the Osce- ola Middle School, 825 S.W. 28th St., in Okeechobee. Contributions can also be taken to the Okee- chobee County School Board offices at 700 S.W. Second Ave. Checks should be made payable to the Okeechobee Edu- cational Foundation, and note that it is for the Joyce Hacker Scholarship. TALLAHASSEE Secretary of State Glenda E. Hood 'has announced a free grant-writing workshop to be presented by the Division of Cultural Affairs in Fort Lauderdale on Monday, Oct. 10, from 1 until 4 p.m. The workshop is being hosted by the Broward Division of Cultural Affairs and will provide informa- tion specific to the Cultural Support Grants Program application process. The workshop is open to the public. Funded by the Florida Legisla- ture, the Cultural Support Grants Program provides support for non- profit cultural organizations, recur- ring cultural programs, museums and non-arts organizations apply- ing for arts-related specific projects. Applications to the Cultural Support Grants Program must be postmarked by Oct. 21. ' For information about the grants programs of the Division of Cultural Affairs, call (850) 245- 6470; or, visit www.Florida- Arts.org. Arrest Log The following individuals were arrested on felony or Dri- ving Under the Influence (DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office, the Okee- chobee City Police Department, the Florida Highway Patrol, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser- vation Commission or the Department of Corrections (DOC). Danny Ronald Crews, 30, 81 Lane North, Loxahatchee, was arrested Sept. 28 by Deputy B. Smith on an Okeechobee County warrant charging him with child abuse. His bond was set at $5,000. Joseph J. Malarczyk, 37, Asburn Road, Lake Worth, was arrested Sept. 28 by Deputy Sergeant Arlene Durbin on an Okeechobee County warrant charging him with violation of probation grand theft motor- vehicle. He is being held without bond. Felix Santos, 35, N.W. 36th St., Okeechobee, was arrested 1111 S. Parrott Ave. OKEECHOBEE (863) 467-2224 Call In An Order TO GO! Open: 6am 10pm Sun.- Thiurs. 6am 11pm Fri. & Sat. Sept. 28 by Deputy Sgt. Arlene Durbin on an Okeechobee Coun- ty warrant charging him with the felonies of driving under the influence with serious injury and leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage. His bond was set at $5,750. Burnice Milton Franklin, 39, Poinciana Drive, Lake Worth, was arrested Sept. 28 by Deputy Sgt. Arlene Durbin on an Okee- chobee County warrant charging him with lewd and lascivious conduct over 18 years of age. His bond was set at $20,000. Alex Fernandez, 18, Penn- sylvania Ave., New Port Richey, was arrested Sept. 28 on a charge of attempted escape. He is being held without bond. This column lists arrests and not convictions, unless other- wise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found innocent or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed. Okeechobee's #1 Family Place for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner! TOUCHDOWN 2 SENIOR DINNERS: REAIKST l Includes: Vegetable, Potato, BREAK TT Soup/Salad, Roll/Biscuit *2EggsR '* 2 Pancakes SHRIMP OR FISH EVERY Only ? Bacon Strips Every Friday & Saturday! TUESDAY 2 Sausage Links $099 Includes EVENING 1049 07ly $ 89 O 1Sd i or *Anytime i Use this coupon ANYTIME! (FAST BUFFET BANQUET ROOM FASTEST LUNCH IN TOtWN! LYSAWEEK AVAILABLE SPECIALSSTARTING UNDER *6=! The instructors at New Endeav- or High School are dedicated to ensuring their students receive the best education possible while they are attending classes at NEHS. The teachers who are responsible for providing an N EH education to the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) population have experience identifying individual needs based on classroom performance and assessment data. Because these teachers have experience and know-how, they are able to target academic and social areas for improvement. Mr. Ted Butler has spent the last nine years working with students with special needs at New Endeav- or. During this time, Mr. Butler has come to understand that all kids are individuals, and he treats them accordingly. He provides them with instruction in math and sci- ence, and also drives shuttle bus from the high school to NEHS. Mr. Butler is popular among the stu- dents, and they often request to be in his class. They are rewarded for good behavior by attending weekly trips to McDonalds. Mr. Butler is assisted by Mr. Terry Noonan. Mr. Noonan is a voice that constantly reinforces the lessons Mr. Butler teaches. Together they allow the students time during the day to Obituary Robert D. Reeves, Sr. Robert D. Reeves, Sr. age 67, of Okeechobee died Sept. 26, 2005 at Lawnwood Regional Hospital in Ft. Pierce. Mr. Reeves was born Dec. 22, 1937 in Clove Splint, Ky. to Dexter and Lillian Reeves. He was in the Painters Union-Local in Portland, Ore. having come to Okeechobee from Galveston, Texas earlier this year. He was a member of the Worldwide Church of God. Mr. Reeves is survived by his son, Robert Jr. (Melinda) Reeves of Okeechobee, daughters, Debra (David) Fraser of Okeechobee, Tina Greeare of Vancouver, Wash., and Cindy (John) Armour of Van- couver, Wash; eight grandchil- dren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Fred (Marge) Reeves of Vancouver, Wash.; sister, Della Sharon of Port Deposit, Md.; and he is also survived by the mother of his children, Patricia Anders. " No-visitation or services will be held. All arrangements are entrusted to the,loving care of Bass Okee- chobee Funeral Home and Cre- matory. work in a small, fenced area on an agriculture program. Mr. Noonan and Mr. Butler understand that allowing the students to work out- side of the classroom on a project such as the garden provides the students with a skill that they can use outside of the school atmos- phere. Ms. Sharon Whitaker is another valuable team member at New Endeavor. She also drives one of the shuttle busses from the high school to New Endeavor every day. Ms. Whitaker lends her experience with Exceptional Education stu- dents as the inclusion teacher to all students with special needs. She is an expert when it comes to the Lit- eracy First Process. 'Literacy First' is a series of strategies and tech- niques designed to provide stu- dents with a foundation to increase their academic performance. Ms. Whitaker is responsible for training the teachers on several key areas involving reading. She also lends a hand as the technology site coordi- nator. Ms. Whitaker wears many hats and is always smiling. She is greatly appreciated by all. Ms. Elizabeth McDeavitt works with students in the middle and high school grades. Ms. McDeavitt has experience working at the Level 10 educational program where she served as the lead teacher. She offers instruction to students through computer-assist- ed activities and in small groups. In Ms. McDeavitt's class, the students have a level system and the stu- dents have an opportunity to receive additional privileges that all students strive for. Ms. Susan Adams works with Ms. McDeavitt by assisting the students when they are doing their assignments or have questions. Ms. Gina Shireman works with high school students with special needs. Ms. Shireman uses research-based, best teaching practices in her classroom and is careful not to move on to a new skill until her students have mas- tered what is being taught. Ms. Shireman is constantly trying new approaches in her classroom. She uses the Literacy First strategies she has learned to improve the stu- dents' understanding of the les- sons. Ms. Anita Holmes is often seen working with students one- on-ofie to help make their class- room experiences valuable. The students, faculty, staff, and administration are proud of all of the people working at New Endeavor High School. We contin- ue to strive for excellence on a daily basis. If you would like to volunteer to work with this great staff, please call Andy Brewer, the Principal at New Endeavor High School at (863)462-5125. Full Service Mortgage Broker 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. w M, Your tribute can be published following the memorial services, or to commemorate an anniversary ofyour loved one's birth or passing. You can add a photograph of your loved one, lines from a poem or scripture,, and.special art or borders -- and we'll make sure it all comes together attractively and tastefully. Visit www2.newszap.com/Vmemorials for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. U There's savings on many national brands, including: Nestle Rhodes Bread Stayfree Sunday, October 2nd Ialassis. 4 OPINION The Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1,2005 Speak Out Have an opinion or a question about a public issue? Post it anytime at the Okeechobee issues blog at http://newsblog.info/0904. It is a hometown forum so visit the page as often as you would like and share your comments (but no personal attacks or profanities, please). You can also make a comment by calling our Speak Out 24-hour opinion line at (863) 467-2033, fax (863) 763-5901 or sending e-mail to okeenews@newszap.com. You can also mail submissions to Okeechobee News, P.O. Box 639, Okeechobee, Fla. 34973. Com- ments will be published in the newspaper as space permits. STREET LIGHTS: I was wondering why the street lights on S.R. 70 E. by Bill'fs Mini Mart aren't lit. It's dark out that way. (Editor's Note: We spoke with the county and were told that the lights were damaged in last year's hurricanes. However, the contractor that will be repairing the lights has now received all the parts necessary to fix the lights and will be starting that job next week. It is anticipated that all of the lights damaged by the storms will be fixed by the middle of October.) JUNK YARD: Regarding the junk yard on Parrott Avenue, I am not concerned with how bad it looks. It has been there so long I don't even notice it anymore. But I am very concerned about the potential envi- ronmental hazards. That junkyard is located on Taylor Creek, which flows directly into the Lake Okeechobee. Our drinking water comes from Lake Okeechobee. Gas, oil and transmission fluid that leak out of those old junked vehicles may be going into our water. I think the health department and the Department of Environmental Protection should get out there and do some tests to find out what toxins are in the soil there and what is getting into the ground water as well as what is getting into Taylor Creek. Allowing a junkyard right next to a water- way was not the best idea. I realize it was probably there before zon- ing. But that doesn't mean they should just ignore any health hazards. COP CARS: The people who complain about cops using marked vehicles for personal use are way off base. It is not a waste of tax dol- lars. Anytime those vehicles are driving around town, they help deter crime. If anything, we should encourage the cops to drive them more. I have seen several studies on this. When drivers see a marked police vehicle, they start driving better. They use their turn signals. They slow down. They pay more attention to driving properly. Also, when crimi- nals see a police car driving down the street, they go elsewhere. Hav- ing those cars on the road is a deterrent to crime. It also upsets me that people are so petty that they begrudge a parent the convenience of dropping off a child on their way to work, which is not even wasting any gas. I know a lot of cops and all of the spouses work. They have the same pressures as the rest of us, trying to get the kids where they need to be. The poliGe and deputies work crazy hours and risk their lives every day to protect you. Give them a break and show them a little appreciation instead of complaining about every little thing. PHOTOS: I don't understand why some clubs and churches get photos in the paper all the time and others don't. How is it that some groups get in the paper so often? (Editor's note: When you see "sub- mitted to" or "special to" in the photo credit under a photo, it means that a community member took the photo and submitted it to the newspaper. We encourage dubs, schools, churches and other organi- zations to take photos of their activities and submit them to the news- paper. The organizations you see most often in the newspaper are those who are submitting their own photos. The easiest way to do this is to take a digital photo and submit it via email, as a jpg attachment. In the email you can give all the information about the photo, when and where it was taken, and who is pictured. Community members may also bring photos to the newspaper office, 107 S.W. 17th Street, during regular office hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) CLEAN IT UP: This business with the junkyard has been going on for more than 20 years. All he has to do is put up a nice looking fence and move all the junk behind the fence. It is ridiculous to have junk out there on the sidewalk. Also, any business should be required to pro- vide adequate parking for their customers. It is not right to have cus- tomers pulling their cars up on the sidewalk because there is no other place to park.. If cars pull up on the sidewalk, the cops.should give them a ticket. That is dangerous to pedestrians and to other drivers. If you are going to have a business, you should have to provide parking for your customers and also provide a safe entry and exit to the parking area. This is not a matter of a man's right to use his property. It is a pub- lic safety concern that would be remedied if he really cared about the customers. Letter to the Editor Speed family lot of tree damage, and we had no electricity for 16 days.. The appreciates help town of Okeechobee knows how that is after the hurricanes they To all those who sent supplies went through last year. and prayers to the Speed family in Our son Stan Speed, wife Kim- Seminary, Miss., and Okee- berly, and son Quinn, live in chobee, we wish to thank you Okeechobee. from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks again. We are all tired from the clean Lloyd and Vivian Speed up but are doing fine. There is a Seminary, Miss. 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Advertising Director: Judy Kasten News Editor: Eric Kopp National Advertising: Joy Parrish Office Manager: Karmen Brown Circulation Manager: Janet Madray Independent Newspapers, Inc. * Joe Smyth, Chairman * Ed Dulin, President * Tom Byrd, Vice President of Newspaper Operations Katrina Elsken. Executive Editor MEMBER OF: Florida Press Association *'' Okeechobee Newi 2005 For More Information See At Your Service On Page 2 & -I Special to the Okeechobee News/Okeechobee Historical Society Looking Back: 1950's rodeo This rodeo action picture was probably taken in the 1950s. Do you have any old photos to share with our readers? Email them to okeenews@newszap.com or bring them by the newspaper office, 107 S.W. 17th Street, during regular office hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Upcoming Events Saturday Okeechobee Christian Cycles holds a ride every Saturday, weather permitting. The group meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Style Studio, 1600 S.R. 70 E. Anyone interested in riding is invited. For information contact Holly Stewart at (863) 610-1251, or Gene Roddenberry at (863) 610-1841. Habitat for Humanity of Okeechobee construction volunteers will meet in the parking lot of the Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, N.E. Third Street and N. Parrott Ave., at 7 a.m. Construction work will be at a Habitat work site in an adjoining county. Wear comfortable clothes suitable for working. Call (863) 357-1371, for information. Dual Recovery Anonymous meets at noon at Welcome House, 1925 U.S. 441 S.E. It is a self-help group for people with a desire to stop using alcohol and other intoxicating drugs, and a desire to man- age their emotional or psychiatric illness. It's an open discussion group. For information, call (863) 467-1026. A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 N. Parrott Ave. It will be a closed discussion. The Okeechobee Chapter DAR will meet at 10 a.m. at the Oakview Baptist Church, 677 S.W. 32nd St. They would like to extend an invitation to anyone eligible for membership in NSDAR to attend, from October through May. For information call regent Ruth Lawson at (863) 763-2492, or vice-regent and registrar Bonnie Hill at (772) 597- 4235. Sunday A.A. meeting from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Church of Our Sav- iour, 200 N.W. Third St. It will be an open step meeting. Monday Okeechobee Model Airplane Club will meet at the Peace Luther- an Church, 750 N.W. 23rd Lane. For information, contact David Fox at (863) 763-3296. Chobee Christian Cycles will meet at the Clock Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Ave., at 6:30 p.m. For information contact Gene Roddenber- ry at (863) 610-1841 or (863) 634-1723, or Holly Stewart at (863) 610- 1251. Tuesday Alanon meeting will be held at the Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W. Third St., at 8 p.m. Rotary Club of Okeechobee meets at the Golden Corral Restau- rant, 700 S. Parrott Ave., at noon. All Rotarians and the public are invit- ed. For information, contact Bill Bartlett at (863) 467-4663. 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. Anyone inter- ested 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. Camera Club meetings will be 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. Gospel Sing every Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m. The publics invit- ed to participate with vocal and/or instrumental music. For informa- tion, contact Douglas Chiropractic Center at (863) 763) 4320. 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) 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 meeting. For information, call Earl at (863) 763-0139. The Okeechobee Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral 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. The public is invited. Grief and Loss Support Group meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Hospice Building, 411 S.E. Fourth St. Everyone is welcome. For information, contact Enid Boutrin at (863) 467-2321. Bipolar Bears meets at 11 a.m. at Welcome House, 1925 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, schizo- phrenia, schizo-affective disorder or dual diagnosis. For information, call (863) 467-1026. Wednesday The Okeechobee Jaycees will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post #64, 510 S.E. Second St. The Jaycees would like to wel- come all energetic young people between the ages of 21 and 39, who are interested in working towards the betterment of our community. For information, call Margaret Bowers at (863) 763-7399. A.A meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W. Third St. It's an open meeting. . 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. 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 information, contact Randy or Larese Maycumber at (863) 467-0359. A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 701 S.W. Sixth St. It will be a closed discussion. Alternative Lifestyle is meeting at the A.A. Clubhouse (Sobriety in the Swamp), 50 U.S. 441 S.E., at the corner of U.S. 78 and U.S. 441. For information, call (863) 763-5385. 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. The Disabled American Veterans meet at 12:30 p.m. at V.F.W. Post #4423, 300 N.W. 34th St. All service-connected veterans are invited. For information, call Keith at (863) 357-1335. Martha's House offers weekly support groups for individuals who are either directly or indirectly affected by domestic violence, other women's issues are also addressed. One support group is held every Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Okeechobee County Health Department auditorium, 1728 N.W. Ninth Ave. For information, call Irene Luck at (863) 763-0202. The other support group is held on each Thursday at 6 p.m. at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1057 N.E. 14th Ave. For information, call Shirlean Graham at (863) 763-2893. live in Florida and be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 of the 2005- 06 school year. Parents can find the registration form online at www.vpkflorida.org; or, they can contact their nearest Early Learning Coalition for a paper copy of the registration. County plat directory offered The 2005 Okeechobee County Plat Directory is now for sale at the Okeechobee Soil & Water Conservation office on U.S. 98 N. For information, call (863) 763-3619, ext. 502. Free pregnancy tests offered The Pregnancy Resource Center of Okeechobee, a non-profit organization, is now available to offer free pregnancy testing to girls and women of all ages. We offer free and confidential preg- nancy tests, peer counseling, referrals for a free ultrasound, par- enting classes and abstinence education. Operating hours are from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Parenting classes are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. We are located at 1505 S. Parrott Ave., across from the movie theatre. If you would like more information on this or set an' appointment for a free preg- nancy test please call (863) 763-8859. Community Events CCC plan ride to Sebring rally The Okeechobee Christian Cycles Club will ride Saturday, Oct. 1 to the Sebring motorcycle rally. The rally runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. The riders will leave at 7:30 a.m. from Style Studio, 1600 S.R. 70 E., will stop for breakfast. All bikers are welcome. For information call Debbie Izzo at (863) 634-6257, or Gene Roddenberry at (863) 610-1841. Children's wishes topic of talk show Family Stations, Inc., will broadcast a talk show at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, and again at 1 and 6 p.m. on stations WWFR 91.7 FM and 100.3 FM with featured guest Richard Kelly, director of communications with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Florida. The topic of the show will be granting the wishes of chil- dren who have a left threatening medical condition and the acute shortage of Creole speaking and bilingual Spanish speaking vol- unteers. For information, contact the Make-A-Wish Foundation at 888-773-WISH (9474); or, at www.sfla.wish.org. Farm Bureau plans annual dinner The Okeechobee County Farm Bureau is hosting their annual membership meeting/dinner on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Quail Creek Plantation on Highway 68 E. The event will be a family fun day with music, games, bounce house for the kids, sporting clays and entertainment for all ages. Members are being asked to bring a covered dish, a vegetable, salad or a dessert. The Okeechobee County Farm Bureau will provide meat and drinks. Please R.S.V.P. to Charlene or Lisa by Sept. 26, by calling the Farm Bureau office at (863) 763-3101. Car wash to aid Katrina victims The 4-H Beef 'n Bacon Raiser club will hold a fundraising car wash on Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Wal-Mart parking lot near the gar- den center. It will begin at 9 a.m. All proceeds will go to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. Homeowner applications available Habitat for Humanity of Okeechobee County can help you become the owner of a new home. To find out how, Habitat for Humanity representatives will be at the R.O.C., 310 S.W. Fifth St., on Oct. 1 and Oct. 3. On Oct. 1 they will be at the R.O.C. from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. On Oct. 3, they will be there from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Applications to become a homeowner must be turned in by Nov. 1, between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. For information, call (863) 357-1371. Habitat for Humanity of Okeechobee County is located at 1600 B S.W Second Ave. Dates for fall bazaar announced The annual Fall Bazaar Arts and Crafts Show and Sale spon- sored by Xi Nu Sigma, the Avon Park Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, at Donaldson Park in Avon Park. Proceeds from this fundraiser are used throughout the year for community projects. Past proceeds have been used to purchase canned goods and blankets for the Sun Room, Avon Park Church Service Center, scholarships and donations to the juvenile dia- betes fund. Vendor applications are now being accepted. Contact Linda Dalke, 1608 Booth Drive, in Sebring; or, call Lynn Cloud at (863) 382-4487 or (863) 381-5680. Blessing of the animals planned The annual blessing of animals on the feast of St. Francis will take place at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church parish pavilion, 701 S.W Sixth St., on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:35 p.m. People are asked to bring their pets big or small. Those with pets who attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass shouldgo to the hall. .Communion will be served to in the hall.at this Mass. St. Theresa's will host Sundayschool The St Theresa Catholic Church Buckhead Ridge Sunday School (CCD) will begin Oct 2. Please call Ann at (863) 467-1516 or Fr. Dan at the Parish Office (863) 946-0696, for information. OHS booster club will meet The Parent Booster Club of the Brahman Athletic Association will meet Monday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the student service confer- ence room of Okeechobee High School. The public is invited. For information contact Daryl Roehm, OHS athletic director, at (863) 462-5025; or Jeff Robinson, president, at (863) 763-2525. Free nutrition class offered Dr. Edward W. Douglas will host a Contact Reflex Analysis and Designed Clinical Nutrition Class on Monday, Oct. 3, and Monday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m. The clinic is free to the public and will be held at his office at 916 W.N. Park St. For information, contact Dr. Dou- glas' office at (863) 763-4320. Friends of library to meet The Friends of the Okeechobee Library will meet Monday, Oct 3, at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room at 206 S.W. 16th St. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss future library programs and services, as well as where funds have been spent. Officers will also be elected. Prayer walk is planned The Okeechobee Ministerial Association is sponsoring a prayer walk on Tuesday, Oct. 4. It will be time of praying for our schools, government and leaders. If you are unable to walk, come and pray on the property. Participants will meet at His House Fellow- ship (formerly the Church of the Nazarene), 425 S.W. 28th St., at 6:30 p.m. Prayer events will be held each Tuesday throughout the month of October. Locations for each walk will be announced. Transportation board to meet The Okeechobee County Transportation Disadvantaged Coor- dinating Board will meet Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. in the conference room at the Okeechobee County Health Department, 1728 N.W Ninth Ave. The meeting is open to the public. Church hosting Christian speaker The First Baptist Church of Okeechobee, 401 S.W. Fourth St., will host the best selling Christian author and speaker Beth Moore, who will be delivering messages via satellite, on Oct. 7 from 7 until 9:30 p.m. and on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. To register for the event, call the First Baptist Church at (863) 763- 2171. Tickets for the two day event are $25. Enrollment starts for VPK program The Agency for Workforce Innovation is starting the registra- tion process for parents to enroll their children in the state's new Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program. Eligible children must The Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 U Preferred Properties Of Okeechobee Realty, Inc. Kathy Godwin ~- Licensed Real Estate Broker Stephanie Godwin Rowley ~ Broker/Manager 3126 HwY. 441 S. 863-763-8222 Licensed Real Estate Broker: Kathy Godwin 655-2122 F/T Associates: Billy Hill Jr. 634-0516 Chuck Gillespie 697-1451 Barbara Coleman 357-4914 it iji Barbara Ash 634-3652 Sheryl Byrd 634-3572 Dale Ann Watford 634-7311 Barbara McClellan 634-7547 Jerri L. Hill 634-6796 Karen McLean 634-5949 Pam Mobley 467-8769 Walter Mackin 634-9783 Robert "Bob" Brakke 467-5336 Vivian Russell 634-3633 Richard M. Davis 634-3175 Tina Weaver 610-4434 Sandra Watson 484-0229 Marcia Barber 634-1229 -. , * l Brand new 3/2 DWMH in Ousley Estates. Backyard 13/2 DWMHwith lar e living room on2+ acre corner Hn h iy d i ludi 13126 Hwy. 441 S. 3/2 with large office, front deck screened with hot tub, back porch screened also, 2 car detached garage with workshop area, all on 110x160 oversized lot! Call for more information or to see. REDUCED to S$165,000. (#89237) lot in Highlands County off Hwy. 66. All appliances stay. Property has 2 wells, large pine and oak trees and an above ground pool! A bargain at $165,000. (#89800) Well kept 3 bedroom, 1 bath in SW section of town. Screened back porch and fenced $195,000. (#89828) yard. Asking Call for details. 2, _.. This 3/1 CBS home is in a quiet area with large grand- daddy oak. Is currently being remodeled and needs a little TLC to finish. Includes a 14x28 outbldg. New roof and air, property is 1 full acre. Asking $180,000.(#89090) ... ......... .- , 97 acres with beautiful oak hammocks and some cleared land, 3000 sq; ft. 4/3 CBS home with brick face, laminate wood floor- ing, tiled baths, fireplace, screened back porch, den and tiacl d e ..i '", -rl ..p .l..,...r,'p..".p r i, '1 guest house and an additional 2/2 guest house under construction. U ..d , a hunting preserve and also accessible to state hunting; pre- serve that is along the Kissimmee River. Call Kathy Godwin for more details. $3,395,000. (#88980) 4/3 with possible 5th bedroom, absolutely gorgeous home in SW section of town. Many, many upgrades and extras too many to list. Call for details of this beauty. It sits on 6.32 acres with oak hammocks and garden lined pastures. It includes executive office with separate entrance, 2 A/Cs and 2 septics! Professionally landscaped to boot! Call Kathy for more information and appointment to see! $665,000. Be-utiful 3Bd/'2 5B3 modular.,.onoe qo, 7.5, acres. Many upgiad-a includingg island kitchen, stainless appliances,i oak cabinets. Also stone fireplace,, break- fast nook with French doors, walk in closets and so much more! $320,000. (#89522) pool with deck. Home has many upgra es ncu cng: , double ovens, crown molding, breakfas3nok, sepa-_ rate office/den and 'much more. It's a must see! lReduced $215,000. (#89424) 1 2/1 in Dixie Ranch on beautifully manicured 1' acre lot. New A/C, new roof, screened carport, tile flooring and new carpet in bedrooms. Also includes 12x14 shed with electric. Priced to sell at $190,000. (#89669) OPEN HOUSE At This Location Saturday, Oct. 8th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come take a look! Iniently located in city limits! Big beautiful yar[, extra large utility room. $195,000.(#89587) Note: These offerings are subject to errors, omissions or withdrawal without notice. Information believed accurate but not guaranteed. Request ....Don Renfranz okeedon@hotmail.com j REALTOR Taylor Creek Real Estate *, Cell: 863-634-4596 Home: 863-467-2930 m^^HL4 -- ', s: NO BETTER OAk.-H \DED LOT #89119 "FIXER UPPER" WITH IN R-BAR ESTATES! Concrete block 4 FRONTAGE ON PRIVATE 15 ACRE bdrm. w/garage needs some fixing and re- LAKE! Always highly desirable Taylor modeling, so priced accordingly! Loads of Creek Isles neighborhood! Two bedroom potential! Pole barn/stalls w/tac room, trailer with addition on palm-shaded lot crossed-fenced, circular drive, stone fire- with lakeside retainer wall! HOT DEAL place! PRICED RIGHT TO SELL RIGHT! FOR INVESTORS AT JUST $94,500! REDUCED TO $330,000. 4Ak #89840 5 BEDROOMS 3.5 BATHS INCLUDES "IN-LAW" QUARTERS! Loaded-with features: Living rm, family rm., Fla. rm., scrn. patio, master suite w/garden tub & shower, dual-zoned a/c, lots of Fla. cedar, vaulted ceilings! MORE! CASH TALKS AT JUST $229,000! #89259 PUT THIS WATERFRONT ON YOUR WISH LIST! Covered boat slips for 2 with an electric hoist! Boat equip- ment/workroom at dockside! Lots of upgrades & remodeling inside home - delightful screened patio! Extra big lot! GOOD PRICE AT JUST $264,500! #89751 FULL 3/2 ... WITH SPACE.. ON 2 LOTS FOR UNDER $120,000! Larkee Lakes 1982 doublewide with living room, family room, and Florida room/patio addition! Oak-shaded, 2 carports, 2 sheds! Compare! PRICED RIGHT TO SELL NOW AT $119,900! #89845 IT'S A "10"-WITHOUT THE "TEN" EXPENSE! Fully re-modeled 3 bdrm/2 bath doublewide on quarter-acre lot! Big detached garage! Big 13x25' screened patio, paved drive, all modem appliances-and nice Isles neighborhood! $129,900 CASH NOW! f8-8i SPOTLESS HOME IVlTH ROOM TO ROAM! Full 3/2 with 2-car garage plus detached garage/shop, all on almost an acre in Dixie Ranch Acres! Immaculate block house includes Florida room, laundry, central vac! Delightfully landscaped! A little bit of "country" just 7 mi. NW of town! $295,000. : ro4 ,CRE ,Of WtTERfRONT SCENIC BEAUTY! Is there a better looking site for the future on the "Rim Canal"? Attractive RG zoned, and desirable CCMU designation on Comprehensive Plan! Includes quality 2 bdrm. block home w/circular drive! Just minutes from town a little east of the Taylor Creek Locks! ASKING $1,295,000! * 10 ACRES WITH POLE BARN! Lot #16 @ OK ACRES on NE 80th Ave. $253,000! * 10 ACRES CLOSE TO TOWN! Lot # 7 @ OK ACREs on NE 80th Ave! $220,000! * 10 ACRES EACH GOOD PAVED ROAD FRONTAGE! Lots #13, #15 & #17 @ OK ACRES directly on NE 80th Ave. are superb lots! $253,000 EACH! #89201 OVER 4.5 ACRES WITH HWY. 78 WEST FRONTAGE NEAR RIVER! Close to restaurants, bar, trailer parks and Okee-Tantie park! $450,000. CALL DON! * 4.50 OF THE PRETTIEIST ACRES YOU CAN'T DO NOTHING' WITH! Good for investing or pick-nicking in Coach Haven. Can't permit for building or residency. ASKING JUST $60,000! ALL CASH OFFERS SUBMITTED! Advertise The Okeechobee News Real Estate Pages Contact Kay Sheedy at 763-3134 ProidngTh PofssinaCosn * Closings * Title Searches License No. E052261 - --ns as w89304 LAKE-ACCESS IVATERFRONT 789525 AFFORDABLE PRICED IN DOUBLEWIDE WITH DARN NEAR ANCIENT OAKS! "Park" model 1 bdrm/1 EVERYTHING ON 2 WATERFRONT bath is nice for the price! Enjoy the commu- LOTS! Gated covered boatramp, 2 sheds, nity heated pool, boat ramp, clubhouse, yard detached patio, seawalled, fenced, lots of maintenance, and so much more for low shady oaks! Delightful 2 bdrm/2 bath dou- quarterly fee! YOU'D BETTER GET THIS blewide always nice to show! $230,000. QUICK AT JUST $62,0001 #89022 CLEAR WATERFRONT LOT W/SEAWALL!! 96 Linda Road in Buckhead! $130,000. # 89392 HURRICANE OPPORTUNITY! Non-waterfront Buckhead lot cleared by storms at #15 Lake Dr.! ASKING $85,000 OFFERS SUBMITTED! Designed for everyday living, for ever y peop ,. I i Turn your *home buying ~ dreams into reality! Standard Features Include: H,-ome Surg Protectin 130 MPH Wind Load Minimum Hurricane Shutters Minimum of R19 Insulation Energy Efficiency Minimum of R30 Ceiling Insulation Large Selection Of House Double-Paned Insulated Windows Plans or Custom Plans Generator Backup System Available M e. /Z- E2dB, (863) 357-2700o State Licensed & Insured CRC057387 __ "A Full Service Real Estate Firm!" SB.H. Tucker, P.A., LIc. Real Estate Broker Brandon D. Tucker, P.A., Lic. Real Estate Broker William S. "Bill" Keene, Sr., Broker/Assoc. Lori Mixon 634-1457 John Pell, G.R.I., Broker/Assoc. Sharon Johnson 634-6241 Jeri Wilson 634-6076 ". .' Mark Goodbread 634-6999 Sheryl Coonfare 634-1343 Ron Staley 697-6221 Lynne Price 634-4250 104 N.W. 7th Ave.. (863) 763-4010 Toll Free 888-874-2945 Corner Of SR 70 West & N.W. 7th Ave. Email: realestate@tucker-group.com Website: www.tucker-group.com _7- -s : PACIOUIS FAM.IIL, HOME or, n acr. :,W COMMUTERS FISHERMENI Spacious area. 3/ 2.5 12 with den, family room, game 4/2, Fm Rm, CBS, 1932 SF, only needs a room, fireplace AND double garage w/ guest little TLC, two min. from lake access. quarters. Remodeled kitchen and baths, floor- Great view, near J & S, $195,000 #201 ing. Perfect home for entertaining! $369,000 Call Lori 634-1-J57 'I11 Ca11 L r,..i 6341457 r.lTI.'ATED' QUIET COUNTRY LIVING on one acre. GREAT FAMILY HOME! 3/2 DWMH, 3-4/2 DWMH, corner lot, new carpet, dou- updated cabinets, ceramic tile,2 screened ble roof, serene hot tub, 5 bay porches, on .68 Ac. Large CBS work- garage.$219,900 #203B Call Bil1634- shop w/utilities. Oak trees, #217 $172,500 6797. call Jeri 634-6056. TAYLOR CREEK ISLES Warm-Friendly 3/2/1 home with den. 2058 TLA. Spacious master suite with garden tub and shower. Ceramic tile, oak cabinets, metal roof, fenced. Concrete/steel const. HURRY! $259,000 Call Lori 634-1457 CUTE LITTLE HOME 2/1 SWMH on double lot close to town. #207A $79,000 Call John 697-0413 READY FOR DEVELOPMENT 38 AC on SE 441, N side of 441, rezoned RSF, surveyed. 28 of 38 acres us dry, $2,250,000 #302A Call Jeri 634-6056 LAKEPORT WATERFRONT TREASURE 3/2/2, CBS, 2668 TLA, spectacular view from screen room, metal roof, covered boathouse, lift, fish house, just off the Rim. $349,500 #205A Call Jeri 634-6056 110 .ParotAvenue 82-00 Office 84002Fj Do you have a piece of 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 I I Adib-,.- I Aklijwll 6 The Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 m g ~SELLS!! AL COQQKING FOR LISTINGS! Acreage Commercial Residential 4251 Hwy. 441 S. 863-763-5588 Fax: 763-2219 Patricia Louise Goolsby, Lic. R.E. Broker 763-6068 Cell 634-5588 pgoolsbyrealty@netscape.net Kathlyn Lancaster, Assoc. 467-6760 Cell 634-8676 kathynlancaster@netscape.net MiLS NORTHWEST SECTION $289,000 2 story Key West style home, 4Bd/4.5Ba, in ground pool. Home has been refurbished, new paint, new flooring, new whit kit. appliances, scr. porch overlooking pool, patio for entertaining, front side back porch, fenced area for children. $289,000. (#89854) TREASURE ISLAND $130,000 Waterfront, lake access, SWMH 12x60, "Fixer Upper" or replace with new DWMH or other. Some hurricane damage. Seller motivated, bring offers. Near Taylor Creek, no bridges. ,(#89710) BUCKHEAD RIDGE $187,500 Waterfront lake access within sight of BHR locks. Corner lot, boathouse with electric lift, den for fish tales, wall A/C, tool room, 2 screen porches, carport 2005, sprinkler system, new metal roof 2005. (#89699) .. .' * "1-. ;" .2 '-, .' ..... BASSWOOD Reduced for quick sale. Corner building lot on 33rd Avenue. Call Kathy at 634-8676. $36,000. (#89070) NOTE: These offerings are sub e( Fiumberland r'ealtyj gi BUCKHEAD RIDGE $187,500 Lake access, waterfront within 5 minutes of BHR locks, 2Bd/1Ba, 1 car carport, oak kitchen, boat- house w/electric lift, w/large room in boathouse, fish cleaning sink, laundry room w/sink, 2 refrig- erators, 2004 A/C, furnished. (#89810) FORT DRUM AREA $229,000 2/2 on 4.770 (1997 Wassau Home) with screened plant area, stocked pond, patio. Yard has been. landscaped with Florida trees and plants. Seller financing possible. Call Kathy 634-8676. (#89425) FORT DRUM $180,000 DWMH on 5.080 acres. Home had some hurri- cane damage, some repairs done, home is hab- itable. Great "Fixer Upper". (#89705) LAKE MONTAZA ESTATES $260,000 Converted MH, very unusual, located on 5.080 acres, 2 ponds, 2 carports, kitchen has been updated, new appliances, imported tile on counters and floor, new cabinets, whole house generator (30 days), new roof. Home has hur- ricane damage. (#89706) 'r 4r V., .4 k WATERFRONT ON BUCKHEAD RIDGE J&S ESTATES $155,000 Three bedroom, three bath home in Buckhead Two bedroom, two bath home located in J&S Ridge. Lake Okeechobee access, two car Estates. Well with water filter system, has garage, C/A/H, 2940 square feet of living indoor/ in-ground heated pool (solar 1,000ft. space, formal living room, eat in kitchen with piping) with aux. 175,OOOBTU heater also. island, pool, home office and more. Contact Work-out room. Sprinkler system. (#89068) Pat Goolsby at 863-634-5588. (#80779) In City Limits, close to everything. Remodeled CBS, three bedroom, 1.5 bath. Yard completely fenced for kids and pets. New beautiful wood flooring. Very large workshed for storage or crafts equipped with electric, fan and windows. Contact Pat Goolsby at 863-634-5588. 1.250 acres on NW 240 Street. Home or mobile home, near the State Preserve. Buyer responsi- bility to do Feasibility study, contact D.E.P or S.F.W.M. for wetland determination. 9 1.250 acres great area for mobile home or conventional home. Near State Preserve. Buyer should contact D.E.P. or S.F.W.M. for wetland determination, Feasibility Study buyer responsi-* bility All offers considered. 1.250 acres. Buyer responsibility to inspect for wet areas. Seller motivated. Call Kathy 634- 8676. 3.837-acres in Ft. Drum, partially wooded. Nice corner lot at. the e nd, of NE 3 11 th Street. Nice vacant homesite. Possible low areas. Motivated sellers/ b ing offers. Call KathY 634-8676. Cloz4i i.--, town in Bet-Her Acres. CBS 3Bd/JBa on corner lot with jgge,shed forhusband-and she,1 i breezeway fro storage and your boat. Chain link fencing with separate section for your dogs. Great kid friendly home. ct to errors, omissions or withdrawal without notice. Information believed accurate but not guaranteed. r'Q nki ty, Hazellief & Prevatt' Realty Inc. 1 0.1200 S. Parrott 763-2104 Q--;Nc+o n" i--vn7ioc R,341rhoc 9., A vorrp 4rb A; 5001-M: 313d / 213a house in Kissimmee River w/lake access, in ground heated pool has z solar cover, Perfect Pools maintaines each i week, insulated ceiling in garage w/work- shop, concrete circular drive, and oak cabi- i nets in kitchen. $679,000. (89561) JUST LISTED! 3Bd/2B. DW ..bil. h..., lake access, located in Treasure Island. $150,000. 5.32 acre located in Country Hill Ranches. $175,000. (#89766) 2.32 acres in the Edwards area. $90,000. (#89391) A 1101h, Awis 863-610-1304 Sluiron Ilrvi,,itl 863-634-7069 130h/ Ifim-11h, f.q(i.3-610-0144 Dvi, Rtedo-S63-763-5334 www.century2lokeechicibee.corn 01M: Advertise The Okeechobee News Real Estate Pages Contact Kay Sheedy at 763-3134 F 0 -11VO-STORYHONTE - ASKING $250.000 M E W 101-1 I "I... I.a. [..ff, .'r, I- ? L)i-r I.irlmk jfrll, f-.,i-,l f lrlj -Ikrd IA I k -Arul Iko, Al hfp.j f- .]..p I Al 1:- 4,1ltl, 1. f- j OLISLEN ESTATES Reduced t" $111) Nice I Acre Lor i-ith ih.We Llal,,- and Pine- ba,:kz up kc, a ;-tcicled poild H 3 ar, e z I i n ovncrre a b ..... . Z.-.ncd P-MH C13', H-ImE -illov.ed Mose B. joiner Licensed Real Estate Broker www.okic.com WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE MAKING A PURCHASE OFFER? Even before starting to look at houses, find out what price house you can afford, says syndicated columnist Dian Hymer. ' Roughly speaking, Hymer says you can afford to buy a home equal in price to three times your gross annualincome. More precisely, the price you can afford to pay for a home will depend on six factors: 'Iyour income: 2. the amount of cash you have available for the down payment. closing costs and cash reserves required by the lender; 3. your outstanding debts; 4. Your credit history; 5. the type of mortgage you select; and 6. current interest rates. 07 Lenders also analyze your income in relation to your projected cost of home ownership and outstanding debts to determine the size loan you can have. e7 Hymer says your housing expense-to-income ratio is determined by calculating your I project ad monthly housing expense, which consists of the principal and interest payment on your new home loan, property taxes and hazard insurance. The sum of these costs is referred to as *PITI. Monthly homeowners'association dues, if you're purchasing a condominium or townhouse, and private mortgage insurance are added to the PITI. Your housing expense-to-income ratio should fall in the 28 to 33 percent range, although some lenders will go higher under certain circumstances. Your total debt-to-income ratio should be in the 34 to 38 percent range. '14A0 F Jt MULTI FAMILN LOTS 1--i- F, t r I i 5 i I ri. ip: j I m E I -- il t.,- 7.,Fj F, E -I -i ri d INVESTMENT POTENTIAL I: w.) ij I oe. Ell E r I,- f, 14 1)1 Rgir, Hch, -.3, 44 1 f' Ij F -3 P t h r -.11: 1. L. I I T1 HOME & LOTS 2CJ 1h. Fo--n-. .-.F' 12'-. I t,,:aurf1jih ,qh,,2 Jditivn-,j buddi nA ptime r, f. 1, ui. I C 3 11 F I br- r i 3-J.4. -%C RE kG E 16 C'; I 1-5-Jtiful IF, L-he NE -tcuuri C ill lc- t.-. me ihj4 3,v:z'E .-%4 ing BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW NE%% NEW ILI't :11 EIV,,'T 1H IQ 'P tE f mj te.,11 r",:,7 3r. c-r, 00111 Tomith3r. TWO 100 \20t) BEALITTFUl. IOTr Pack up lu Obet -h-,bei CAI -- Coancr-, CIL.L, En. itunilicniu, ur ho r..' t h N. 0 Vv' I I a I I J !d rCC,,j [`T-.FIC.3g, C-A Elbri. 14 -Jou 20 ACRE PARCEL i I F, o i t u ; L ci t f -i .-% 3. L,. e i -cici uo, i c 5 11 r:, t I -4 4 5 .11 OKEECHOBEE LITTLE FARNIS Tlij- appr- I 3CT IUL 1.-.r jc.-ur ncl. horviel fri%:ed 31 Office:863-7634MSI MT711 1 m M Mil V, Elbert Batton Joe Arnold Shelly Batton Jonathan Bean Lic. RE Broker 863-610-1639 863-634-5294 863-634-9275 I I 7001-1: Great place for VOUr bLl,-;irie---,s! Located hi a verv busy are in the town of Okeechobee. $165,000. (#89728) roup,, LLC We are excited to announce Beverly May has joined the Pritchards GMAC Real Estate Team. Beverly enjoys'spqnding time with her family, playing. volleyball, and designiing jewelry. She is a proud OHS graduate and continues to serve her alumni by coaching theJunior varsity volleyball team. Beverly's philosophy is to provide exceptional service and to be honest, trustworthy and accountable to her clients and their needs. For Professional Real Estate Service, Call Beverly at 863-634-9838 A. Do you have a piece of property or a house you -3 would like to sell?' Advertise! To find out how you can be in RP.31" LIM Preferied Ptope'dies ofoLtehobee this Real Estate Book contact N.W. "th 51- Kay Sheedy at T,_ F.. t r F. R U A fVj' Okeechobee News V. Prevatt 1-102 y 21 t4azellief (863) 763-3134 --- --- ---- Planning Your New Home: spciats-tMsu L/n GroveS, Kancnes U ACreage v 7- 5002-M: Are you looking for a secluded 4Bd / 2Ba home on 5+ acres? This could be it! Mobile home has big screened room, open patio storage shed, 3 carports, and much more! Beautiful wooded property on cul-de-sac. $185,000. (#89278) with additions, 2 carports, 1200 shed for RV, 8x16 storage shed w/elec., pump house shed, screen back porch w/extra 12x16 room addition. Fenced, nice trees, utility shed 8xI2, new kitchen cabinets, awnings and new roof. (#89805) C 1804 S. Parrott Ave. (863) 3,57-4622 felissa Arnold: 863-610-2280 Dnika L. Baton: 863-634-0135 M 8 Mo 8 "Let Ex rience Work For You!" Pe Our experienced staff is weli trained to pw. walk you through every phase of V_ I j your new home from plannir I. completion. Whether it be a starter home or yo-Or. r... home at last, we'll. help turn your: -.1 Callus for an appointment or 1 ul ------------- stop by for a Visit!! Evenings and weekenclsby appo------------i for your convenience. 200 NA 5" St. MC. <1 *LA E VIEW 863-163-3100 'BUI ERS, INC. CBC 0083219 Certified Building www.lake-view-builders.com 1 w"MrIl The Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 SPORTS 7 Ullami akrm tIbi9w4m' ww~n~ 4bqfb -mw - V. - q a . "Copyrighted Material Svndicated Content S. Available from Commercial News Providers" ftnapmn dfi, ,rr m4 mflamialie i ,4ert *. Okeechobee News/Lorna Jablonski Teen angler Garrett Farmer of the Big "0" Junior Teen Anglers Bass Club brought two fish weighing 2.20 Ibs. to the scale last Saturday at the club's monthly bass tournament at the Okee-Tantie Marina. A < e - * Sports Briefs Tourney to help Kids in Distress The Big Reel Bassmasters of Margate will hold their 22nd annual Ghost & Goblins open bass tournament to benefit Kids in Distress on Sunday, Oct. 23 in Clewiston. The entry fee is $120 per two- person team. There will be pay- outs for first through fifth places. The big bass award is $7,850 (based on a 125-boat field) plus an additional $3,520 guaranteed donated by various sponsors. Contact Jim Pollock at (954) 695-6035 or e-mail him at bigreeljim@aol.com for informa- tion. Or, entry forms can be downloaded at www.eteamz.com/bigreelsfla/. Touchdown Club seeks new members H OKeecnoor e News.Lorna Jablonski All smiles Harrison O'Connor is all smiles as he shows off the 1.25 lb. bass he caught in the'Big "0" Junior Teen Anglers bass tournament last Saturday at the Okee-Tantie Marina. The Fishin' Line By Loma Jablonski Okeechobee News Congratulations are in order to Tim Byrnes (8.70 lbs.) and Ryan. Mellette (4.25 lbs.) of the Big "0" Junior Teen Anglers. They fin- ished in first place in their age groups at last Saturday's club bass tourney. Byrnes competed in the 15-18 year-old division while Ryan Mellette competed in the 11- 14 year-old division. Byrnes also had the big fish of the tourney. It weighed in at 2.75 lbs. Most of these young anglers caught their fish at the mouth of the river, up in the river, around the Monkey Box and at Tin House. A special thanks goes out to the Grills Chain Saws Shop Va:s Rain Suits Rubber Boots Bug Spray Lighters Flashlights Bottled Water V. members of this youth bass clt trom the residents of Franklinton, La. The club raised over $1,000 for the Franklinton Relief Fund in four hours by washing cars. That's a lot of washing and a lot of generous vehicle owners., Bass tournaments currently scheduled for October ate: Oct. 1: The Christian Team Trail tourna- ment. Weigh-in: 1 p.m. Oct. 8: The Love Doctor's Charity Tourna- ment. Weigh-in: 3 p.m. Oct. 9: The Okee-Tantie Team Trail. Weigh-in: 3 p.m. Oct. 15: East Coast Bass Anglers. Weigh-in: 2 p.m. Oct. 15: Taylor Creek Bass Club. Weigh-in: 3 p.m. Oct. 29: Big "0" Junior Teen Anglers. Weigh- in: noon. Oct. 29: Headturners 3.com. Weigh-in: 3 p.m. * Water Coolers * Water Can * Bleach * Mold & Mildew Cleaner * Heavy Duty Garbage Bags * Gas Cans * Batteries -The Okeechobee High School Touchdown Club is seeking new' members. The purpose of this club is to promote pride, respect, spirit and unity among the O.H.S. players and student body, staff, coaches, families and the busi- ness community. Anyone interested in the foot- ball program at O.H.S. is invited to join. Bronze membership is $300; silver membership is $600; gold membership is $900; and, plat- inum membership is $1,200. A portion of each membership goes to the general athletic fund, and another portion goes into a scholarship trust. For information, call Brahman head football coach Chris Bran- ib ham at (863)462-5050. OHS sports seats on sale Gold seats and reserved seats are now on sale for O.H.S. sports. The cost of a gold seat is $100 and entitles the holder to admis- sion to all home Brahman games with the exception of state-spon- sored activities such as bowl games, jamborees or playoffs. Reserved seats entitle the hold- er to admission to all home Brah- man football games. The cost of the reserved seats is $40 per seat. For information on where to obtain tickets, contact Mike Rade- baugh at (863)462-5025. GENERATORS Pre-Order your Generator. Many Varieties to Choose From Tarps & Straps Duct Tape Rope Work Gloves Hand Tools Extension Cords Drop Lights Plastic Sheeting Candles * Paper Plates, etc. * Gatorade * Hot Plates * Disinfectant Towelettes * Generators * Pump Up Sprayer * Oil Dry Complete Line of Industrial, Janitorial, Paper and Safety Products. State Certified Minority Vendor PUBLIC WELCOME TJ" r 2900 S.W. 3rd Terrace TRI 467-0333 S UPPLY www.tricosupplY.com LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1990. Bass club sponsors kids fishing tourney The Taylor Creek Bass Club will sponsor its 20th annual Kids' Day Fishing Festival on Oct. 30 at the airboat ramp area of Okee- Tantie Campground and Marina. This festival will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. A Bassmaster Casting Kids competition will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., followed by a live fishing competition from 1 until 4 p.m. All children between the ages of 7-14 are encouraged to com- pete in the Bassmaster Casting Kids competition. Children between 4-14 are invited to com- pete in the live fishing competi- tion. Both events will be broken down into different age groups. SThere is no charge for this fun day of fishing. Refreshments will be avail- able to competitors and specta- tors. For information contact Dave Stout, vice-president of the Taylor Creek Bass Club, Inc. at (863) 467-2255. Sell your personal valuables if they're $2,500 or less for absolutely free! No fee, no catch, no problems! E-Mail: AGRI-CIVIC CENTER I Miniature Horse Club of South Florida October 22 & 23,2005 Gates Open Oam Both DaysI AMHR Classes Saturday AMHA Classes Sunday Show Information: (561) 798-6129 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AGRI-CIVIC CENTER "Located 3 miles east of Downtown Okeechobee at 4200 Highway 70 East" RENTALS (863) 763-1666 ~ BOOKINGS www.co.okeechobee.fl.us Okeechobee Mortgage Your 1fometown 'Mortgage Company Jill Pharr Turlington Broker Lif. #326924 401 SW 2nd St. * 100% Financing * First Time Homebuyers * New Construction * Lot Loans * Debt Consolidation * Self Employed? OK! No Income Verification * Mobile Homes to 90% * (863) 763-8030 * 4 lines for 2 weeks * Price must be Included in ad * Private parties only * 2 items per house- hold per issue o* 1 u :. .- priced at $2,500 or less * Independent Newspapers reserves the right to disqualify any ad. 877435342424 classad@newszap.com Ad- IN Make up to $2,500 by filling in the space above! by filling in the space above! Hurricane Season is Coming... ARE YOU READYP Let us help you with all your hurricane needs. Okeechobee News Toll Free SPORTS The Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 o 8 The Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 Iimc'ijri& 4 Airker IVrm.al speadlt drops In AwustI a mmwmfU ' -- "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" e - * Wholesale * Commerical Paper Products & Dispenser * Restaurant Supplies * Grocery Items Foam Plates * Take-Out Trays Fork & Knives * Janitorial Supplies * Juices & Drink Mixes BEAT THE HEAT! 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Quantity Rights Reserved. www.publix.com/ads A T P U B L I X S A V, I N P A R, T -T H E P L E A S U R E . RELIGION The Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 SReflections from the Pulpit W.._if.I_ Prayer walk planned at local schools Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda Reminder to give This admonition to be generous was seen in front of the Okeechobee Church of Christ - =isbow *N- WMob By Reverend Bruce Simpson "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble them- selves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." II Chronicles 7:14 King James Version During the month of October, the Okeechobee Ministerial Associ- ation will be sponsoring a prayer walk at all of the local schools. Each Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. the prayer walkers will gather at His House Fellowship, formerly known as the Church of the Nazarene, located at 425 S.W. 28th: St., to go to the selected schools to pray. Two years ago I participated in these walks, along with my 10- year-old daughter. It was wonder- ful to see all the different faith com- munities coming together with the common understanding that prayer changes things. James declared in James 5:16b the following: "The earnest prayer of a righteous man (or woman) has great power and wonderful results." (Living Bible) The founder of Methodism, John Wesley stated: "God does nothing but in answer to prayer." Throughout the Old and New Testament are examples of the importance and power of prayer. My dad had a sixth grade educa- tion. In the U.S. Marine Corps he declined promotions due to his lack of education. He drilled in each of his eight children the importance of a good education. There was never an option not to finish high school. Five of us have college degrees and two have mas- ter's degrees. With the break down of the family, the task of teaching has become more difficult. The partici- pation of the parents or guardians in the child's learning is crucial. The lack of the guidance and News From Area Churches C- o 0. 0 9 -I-I a) -I-I 0 0 *0 a) -I-I Cu (U) *0 Cl, Church plans celebration Peace Lutheran Church, 750 N.W. 23rd Lane, will host their 15th annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 29. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and will include bratwurst, sauerkraut, baked beans, German potato salad, apple streusel and a bever- age. Tickets are $5 each. There will also be a white elephant sale, cake walk, 50/50 drawing, prize give- aways, kids games and a country store. For information, call (863) 763-5042. Church to host health fair A community health fair will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church complex, 901 S.W. Sixth $ St., on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. - until noon. Free health services will include blood pressure screenings, diabetes screenings, eye exams, HIV screenings and skin cancer. Health education topics will include breast cancer, HIV, obesity. education and pregnancy to birth. The fair is open to the public, and there will be free inflatable games for children. Deputies from the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office will be on hand to check the installation of your child's car seat. Booth space and sponsorships are available. For information, contact Alvaro Ortega at (863) 763-3727. Baptist Church opens library First Baptist Church Library invites everyone to check out books, tapes, CDs, DVDs and Chris- tian materials. They are open Tues- day from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.; Wednesday, from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m.; and, Sundays from 6 until 6:30 p.m. They are located at 401 S.W Fourth St. For information, call (863) 763-2171. Church celebrates open house month September is open house month for the First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Sec- ond St. Any one in the community who is looking for a church home or who is interested in knowing more about the United Methodist Church is invited to attend worship services. Services are at 8 a.m. on Sunday, 9:30 a.m. for praise and 11 a.m. for traditional services. Fel- lowship time is held in the fellow- ship hall at 9 and 10:30 a.m. 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 encouragement of the parent or guardian leads to poor perform- ance in the classroom. The Okeechobee County School Board and all their employ- ees are in need of our prayers. We have such a unique oppor- tunity here in Okeechobee. We have the freedom to go to each of these schools and pray. At most schools, we are allowed to walk inside the halls and pray over each classroom. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia Cooper is sup- portive of our prayer walk. Will you give an hour to an hour-and-a-half of your time each Tuesday night in the month of October to participate in praying "Where the Diffel for our schools? If you are not able to walk around and through the schools, bring a chair or sit in your car and pray. Pastors encourage participation of your church members and attendees. In my mind's eye, I see a proud Heavenly Father watching as his children come together united in praying for our schools. I will not be able to. be at the first prayer walk because I will be out of town at a minister's conference. I plan to be at the rest of the prayer walks. I hope to see many of you there! "If my people..." rence is Wor2th the Distance ence [s Worth the Distance" We still sing the old inspired hymns. We still preach the old infallible Book. Arlen Cook, Pastor 51 NW 98e' St. Okeechobee, 34972 (P.O. 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RE Broker Website: www.tucker-group.com Roberto Huguet Realtor 210 NW Park St., Suite 203 (863) 357-4436 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 email okecompo@strato.net Pamela Newcomer REALTOR' 4,, Cell: ;. 634-1100 wwwupamnewcomer.com tard 804 S. Parrott Ave. PrnitAS Okeechobee, FL GMAC Office: 863-357-4622 R'd :,A l. I Fax: 863-763-2578 -Mrlm. Wl n d ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $10.00 PER WEEK CALL 863-763-3134 or email okecompo@strato.net II I '' II '' a I, 1 5 -- 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! mmmmmml mons I dwhom Umme 10 The Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 At the Movies The following movies are now showing at the Brahman Theatres Ill. Movie times for Friday, Sept. 30, through Thursday, Oct. 6, are as follows: Theatre I "Flight Plan" (PG- 13) Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Theatre II "Four Brothers" (R) Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at 3 .and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Theatre II "Just like Heaven" (PG-13) Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults; chil- dren 12 and under are $4; senior citizens are $4 for all movies; and, matinees are $3.50. For information, call (863) 763- 7202. News in brief Donations needed for Hospice yard sale Hospice of Okeechobee is seeking donations for their next yard sale. Hospice welcomes all clean useable items and is current- ly seeking such items as baby clothes, furniture, small appli- ances, tools, as well as golf and fishing equipment. Call Hospice at (863) 467-2321 for pick-up, or deliver items to 411 S.E. Fourth St. Childbirth education classes offered The Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition will be presenting child- birth education classes at the Okeechobee County Health Department. All pregnant women are encouraged to attend the class- es. For information or to register for this informative class, call the Healthy Start office at (863) 462- 5877. Every baby deserves a healthy start. Entries wanted for Realtors program The Okeechobee County Board of Realtors is accepting entries for their monthly property beautifica- tion awards program. The proper- ty does not have to be for sale and is open to residential and commer- cial property throughout the coun- ty. For information or to obtain entry forms, contact Dale Ann Watford, secretary of the board at (863) 634-7311 or (863) 763-8222. Public recycling .Ilp w - 'l m AM~ ..- 0 * 4 1 0 a - ti'.9.t 0 e0 a I 4 I .__._ I 4D 0 4 4w lb 0. 0 48o 4o V.' S f 1 p * 3 (1) 0 L- A) -0 -o Iw 0, -v i -i drop-off bins open Public recycling drop-off bins are located at the Okeechobee County Vehicle Maintenance Facili- ty, 306 N.W Ninth Ave., and the ' Okeechobee Landfill, 10800 N.E. 128th Ave. The vehicle mainte- nance facility is open from 8.a.m. until noon and from 1 p.m..until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is closed on weekends and holidays. Only recyclable materials such as newspaper, aluminum and metal cans, corrugated cardboard, glass jars and bottles and plastics #1 through #7 are accepted at the public facilities. Items not accept- ed include: plastic shopping bags; commercial business items; tires; appliances; electronic devices; yard trash; household trash; oil, gas, paint or household hazardous waste; and, batteries. For more information: contact Russell Row- land, county solid waste manager, at (863) 763-1811, or Waste Man- agement of Okeechobee at (863) 357-0111, or (863) 763-4818. Red Cross needs instructors Have you saved a life today? Volunteer as an American Red w Cross Instructor and teach others the skills they need to save lives. * You can help the American. Red Cross reach people in your com- munity with -lifesaving training, including CPR, First Aid, Automat- ed External Defibrillation, and HIV/AIDS Prevention. Contact the Okeechobee Branch of the Ameri- can Red Cross at (863), 763-2488 to ___ find out more. : Volunteers for elderly are needed The Long-Term Care Ombuds- " man Council is seeking volunteers to serve as advocates for:residents , of nursing homes and assisted liv- ing facilities. Volunteers are spe- e cially trained and certified to inves- tigate and. resolve resident complaints and to carry out inspections of facilities. Licensed social workers, pharmacists, elder law attorneys, physicians, nurses * and others'with a sincere interest - in the elderly are urged to apply. , Call Linda Slattery at (772) 595- 1385. dw z 4d LMa 0 0 b* .4ma ~p. II E 4- * 'a- m0 LM q *l- A. -m 0~o Dm WNIMWo 0 0m 0 0 - a.* - 0 w 4 4m 4m - ~, a ~ * 0 0*GNP4=10 * o *m - .~ C . 4- d sow 0 - 0 - m ~ S- - * -~ ~ S 0 -lo -a Ago a quiUo_-_ -w LMbS w i * a - - n a ~ - - Q G . 10p"-. . . . . Q O qlP - 0 qw e * X ob 04!404tlov mJ Asht Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 i i la ssi leas -' =.. .. n.Me..o OT ',`Vi. Toll F.e..... 1- 877-3 53.-2424 ASO for any personal items for sale under 52,500 Employment Financial erMic i Mobile Homes sI 80 . III Automobiles j 1500077 More Papers Mean More Readers! ' Reach more readers when you run your ad in several papers in 4 - our newspaper network. r Our newspaper network consists of eight papers one daily and seven weeklies. An ad run in all these newspapers will reach more than 164,000 readers*! Call Today For Details! * Sources: Pulse Research Market Survey; Simmons Market Research; INI Market Research Center SRules for placing FREE ads! To qualify, your ad SMust be for a personal item. (No commercial items, pets or animals) Must fit into 1 2 inch (that's 4 lines, approximately 23 characters per line) A Must include only one item and its price (remember it must be $2,500 or less) ,, p Call us! No Fee, No Catch, No Problem! A / 1-877-353-2424 ftoll Free) I 1-877354-2424(ToillFee) / For Legal Ads: legalads@newszap.com / For All Other Classified Advertising: classads@newszap.com DtDINES *d . ,- ",./ : , / Mon-Fri MonFri Monday Tuesday thru Friday I ' 0 m ior.l I p'A ,t.!*r Saturday s niur 1dau 1" 00, -, iab.aoi p, rl.c.. m,, Sunday .- Announcements Ir ip..rla0i1 IrF, rrmr,3 Or, 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 the copy the . word "advertisement'. All ads accepted ar.-. ut:i- t o. ciedit'dapproval Ill aJ- mu-l .-conform ,to. Irndeprjeri.r. Newspapers' .stle ar,.d re 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 Memoriam 125 Found 130 Lost 135 Give Away 140 Garage. Yard Sale 145 Personals 150 Special Notices 155 900 Numbers 160 BROWN BRINDLE- Medium size, vic of U-Save, nice dog. Call to identify (863)674-0537. CHIHUAHUA Vic. of Burman Rd. Please call to identify (863)484-0313 FEMALE HUNTING DOG- Underhill Road & CR 721, call to identify (863)467-1521. Found: small puppy, brindle white, corkscrew tail, Bass- wood. (863)357-2293 GREETING CARD- With Gift Certificates. Call to identify. (863)763-7888 BEAGLE, Lost 9/28. Close The Forestry Station on NW 50th Drive. Please Call. (863)467-2483 BLACK LAB, Lost in Country Hills Estates. Male. Answers to Pepper. Very friendly. Child's pet. (863)763-2501 REWARD! CUR DOG- F, 9 months old, red w/white blaze. Vic of U- Save. on. 9/14. (863)228-0580/634-4480. CUR DOG, Female, Red w/ white blaze, last seen near U- save. "Suzie" Missing on 9/14. 863-228-0580/634-4480 JACK RUSSEL, Female, "Isis" Black collar w/spikes, White w/brown spots on ears. Vic of Riviera Fiesta. (863)675-1203 LOST CAT- Blackish/Gray Tab- by. Hair on neck shaved. Had surgery on 21st Needs medicine. (863)467-4664 ALUMINUM ROOFING PANELS 12" wide. Free for the taking. (863)946-1481 FREE DRYER- Working condi- tion, Broken timer. (863)673-1371 KITTENS- (2)s8wks old, to good homes, very cute, 1 male 1 femal,,-i,/uut litter trained (863)635-3439. KITTENS, Veiy cute! Free To Good Homes Only! Black/white &.orange/white. (863)763-7441 MIN PIN/GOLDEN RET. PUPS 1 m, 1 f, jet black, 8wks old, good w/ kids. Odd match but adorable (863)763-5030 RIDING LAWN MOWER- Free!! Murray, 42" cut, Not running (863)634-7801 OAK LAKE ESTATES Fn., Sept. 30th & Sat., Oct. 1st, 7a-3f. 2036 SW 22nd Circle North. Many items...including a Refrigerator for $150. OKEE- Sat. Oct. 1st, 7am-12pm, 8857 SE 67th Way, off of 15A, Just Moved Furn., Cars, Collectibles, Electronics, Clothing. Every- hing is i;n Excellent Condition I EI L~~~ ~~I ~poe 41m - ao- - C 4A- --NE * -- - a - qmmm OKEECHOBEE -Sat 10/1 7a-1p 407 SW 14 Ct. Lots of good things! Baby clothes & items, house wares, furniture & more Full-Time 205 Employment - Medical 210 Employment - Part-Time 215 Employment Wanted 220 Job Information 225 Job Training 227 Sales 230 ALL ABOUT YOU CAREGIVERS INC. Is accepting applications for home health aides, home makers & Part Time Registered Nurse for the Okeechobee area. Please call (863)824-8733 NR# 30211037 AUTO MECHANIC General repairs Experienced with tools Bus maintenance a plus Call Robert (863)634-3332 BADCOCK FURNITURE Delivery/Warehouse person. Must be able fo load/ unload/assemble furniture. No Phone Calls. Apply 512 WN Park St. BADCOCK FURNITURE Salesperson, Will train. Apply 512 WN Park Street BRICKLAYERS, STONE MASONS & LABORERS Top pay & great benefits. Call (561)793-5924 or 718-1227 CARPENTERS. LABORERS & TRANSPORT COMPANIES Drug free work place. Apply in person at: Wooley's Sheds 2570 NW 16th Blvd DRIVERS ,,mall Company with Well Maintained Equipment is looking for: Experienced, Qualified, Hardworking Drivers. Must have: Class A License and be willing to work 5 1/2 days. Choice of work area from: Orlando south or Longer Trips to north Florida/ South Georgia. Permanent work with variety of loads. Call (863)763-6606 DUMP TRUCK DRIVER CDL (A or B). Experience a must. (772)464-2582 Equipment Operators Needed Loader &Dozerfor construction In Port St Lucie. Call: 954-818-2521 * . * * - * ~ o o o ,- . * * * ~~* ^^lH ' .m So *6- 9 ,,.. . - "Copyrighted Material .a 0 4N 0 4a~ . Syndicated Content q M .- 4D~ * ____ - -e - a ~- *-~ * -- * a-'- * ~ * . 9 9 9 to 0 *0 00 9 o * * 0 * p * p * & *0 0 0p 0~ 00 0 9 * * 0 0 0 * * * * * 0 * * * * * *0* * *0 S* 0 * 0 * * * * * w 00000 * * * * Emlymn Ful Tie 115 FIELD MECHANIC King Ranch, an agricultural operation located in South Bay, currently has a Field Mechanic position available in the South Bay and/or Indiantown area. Must have experience repairing farm equipment and implements. Must have your own tools. Valid Florida diver's license required. Full benefit package available including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401 (k) and retirement plan. Paid vacations, sick days and holidays. For an application, please call (561)996-7257. Drug-Free Workplace/EOE. 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 Housekeeping Full Time Dietary (Kitchen Help) Okeechobee Health Care Facility Apply In Person Only At Business Office, 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 LPN training. Good benefits. Apply In Person For Further Details: 406 N.W. 4th Street (863) 357-2442 EXPERIENCED ALUMINUM INSTALLERS Needed immediately in Tallahassee area. Good pay, steady work. Call Florida Screened Enclosures at: (229)378-0839 ask for Jesse Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale in the classified and make your clean up a breeze Emlymn Ful Tie I'l Empoyen Full Tim COSMETOLOGIST FULL TIME, Must have experience. Okeechobee Health Care Facility Apply At: 406 N.W. 4th Street Call: (863) 357-2442 for more info. r----------"---- *Electrician: Service Electrician for 'Petroleum Industry, ILocal work. Must have u Good driving record, DFWP I 1Benefits, 401k, Pd hol &vac I ,Wilson's Petrfleum 6 (772)468-3689 I SL.. -- .. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES @ Big Lake National Bank Loan Processor ~ Collections Rep. ~ Mortgage Lender -Credit Analyst Banking experience preferred, however will train the right candidate. Join our team and enjoy an excellent compensation package including medical, dental, life insur an d 401 K retirement plan. Apply n person at 107 SW 17 St., Suite B., Okeechobee. EOE, DFW. FEED MILL WORKERS NEEDED 2nd and 3rd shift, Computer Experience a Plus, Benefits Available Apply at: Syfrett Feed Company 3079 NW 8th Street Okeechobee 863-763-5586 IM1 D1A %.% ',1,LI Help Wanted HANDYMAN HANDYMAN TRAINEE GOLF MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Salary commensurate with experience. Call Mr. Lonny Griggs, Ext. 131 800-523-1630 PRIDE ENTERPRISES Looking for Field Supervisor for sugar cane operation. Exp. with farm equipment req'd. Exc. benefit package. Fax re- sume to 561-996-8559. Seeking the following positions for work at water treatment plants: Form Carpenters, Iipefitters, Pipe Layers. Call 561-615-9834 W&W Lumber of Okeechobee now accepting applications for Cashier & Hardware help. Bi-Lingual a plus. DFWP Your next job could be in today's classifieds. Did you look for it? READING A NEWSPAPER... man you a wmore iormed and Ihmflg person No wonder newspaper reads -a mamm *ueo Mt SIGN-UP BONUS Now Hiring! *Tow truck driver *Cashier *Fuel attendant/stock person Training will be provided for responsible people. We offer good pay, re- warding work, benefits and a substantial mileage reimbursement. For a limited time, qualified ap- plicants who are hired will receive a $200 sign- up bonus. Apply at: Ft. Drum Citgo mm 184 FL. Turnpike (863)763-9383 DFWP CNA/HHA, COMPANION Bi-lingual, Live Ins. (772)466-9199 Wor isinOkeechobee P/T PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Exp. preferred. Weekday after- noons to 6pm & Saturdays to 2pm. Contact The Medicine Shop w/you resume at 105 NW 5th St. IV l METAL FRAMING: Looking for possible limited partnership who has contacts in residential drywall/metal framing. I have license, ins., trailer & tools. Okeechobee/Vero area. 772-201-8715. Looking for a place to hang your hat? Look no further than the classified. Financial Business Opportunities 305 Money Lenders 310 Tax Preparafion 315 , inancial i :Servies 032 Services Babysitting 405 Child Care Needed410 Child Care Offered4 la5 Instruction 42?0 Services Offered425. Insurance -A10 Medical Services-135 im I III M License # CBC055264 ERNEST LANCASTER Screen Rooms, Carports Room Additions Florida Rooms Aluminum Roof Over (863)634-2044 JACK'S TOP SOIL Shell Rock & Bob Cat Work. Call 863-467-4734 Merchandise Air Conditioners 505 Antiques 510 Appliances 515 Appliance Parts 520 Beauty Supplies 525 Bicycles 530 Books & Magazines 535 Building Materials541S Business Equipment 545 Carpets,'Rugs 550 Children's Items 555 China, Glassware, Etc. 560 Clothing 565 Coins'Stamps 570 Collectibles 575 ComputerVideo 580 Crafts Supplies 585 Cruises 590 Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595 Fireplace Fixture 600 Firewood 605 Furniture 610 Furs 615 Health 8 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 Toys & Games 730 VCRs 735 Wanted to Buy 740 AIR CONDITIONER -'05 York 3.5 ton package unit w/heat $1375 (954)309-8659 AIR HANDLER, Trane, 2.5 ton, 220 volt, with heat, $150-. (863)675-5929 CHEST FREEZER- Small, Works good. $75. (863)357-2803 DRYER/WASHER like new, $250 for both (863)467-4366 / 634-2303 Available from Commercial News Providers" * Ils'evo vie or% fkm v"gk rot unArw natuc-ynn erm I ii FIND IT FAST DIRECTORY! . . d * * Employment Full Time 0205' - - * Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 ipca. Noic 0155 I a. c iI N I.pca Noti ipc al o ic ma. I SATURDAY MORNING OCTOBER 1, 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 Animal Wild Am. 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(863)357-0615 STOVE: 30", Electric, Like new. $100 (772)21'-9168 STOVE, MAGIC C'!.-", 'Wiiite, 4 Burners, Oven storage drawer. Works great! $75. (863)634-0245 WASHER, $75. (863)634-0779 WA'HER & DRYER: Large ca- pacity. Like new. $225. (772)215-9168 WASHER- Purchased new in '03 from Sears. $100. (863)673-1371 TANNING BED under 1 yr old, maybe used 6 times. Pd $2000 'asking $1400 .(863)697-3211 SCHWINN, 1955- Original condition, $900. (863)467-5756. CLOSET MAID: Closet System Parts, All brand new. Left over from new construction. $150. (863)675-3944 LaBelle. INSULATION PANELS- 2.5 x 12x9'&2.5 x 12x10'&2.5 x12x12', all for $25 (863)763-7613. PATIO SLIDING GLASS DOOR w/track. $25. (863)675-3944 in LaBelle. When doing those chores i doing you in, it's time to look. for a helper In the classifieds. INFANT CAR SEAT- With at- tached base. Very good con- dition. $20. 863-447-1141 JEEP: BOYS 4X4 w/battery & charger. Excellent condition. $60. (863)763-6131 PLACE SETTING FOR 8, Ro- senthal China, w/all addition- al pieces, wheat pattern, ,$450 neg. (863)357-2233 ADULT/KIDS CLOTHES 16 banana boxes & 2 garbage bags full. Will separate or $400 for all (772)597-0146 WEDDING GOWN- Formal, Ivory, size 6, battenburg lace & pearls, $250 (863)763-0252 leave mes- sage. One man's trash is another man's treas- ure. Turn your trash to treasure with an ad in the classified. Football & Baseball Card Col- lection $500 or best pffer Call (863)763-8943 ID BRACELETS- (2) not alike, gold finish, engraved "Eliza- beth" 1950's, $20 will sell sep. (863)983-1848. COMPUTER Win. ME, 500 + games, monitor, keyboard, mouse. Grt for Kids. Para Es- paniol $50 (863)673-5549 DELL DIMENSION DESKTOP CBRW, DVD Rom, Win XP, MS Office, 100's of games, & more $200 866-855-0902 HP Pavilion, windows 98, mouse, monitor, speakers, printer, keyboard, $375. (863)697-1854 IBM COMPUTER- DVD, CD burner, 17" monitor, wireless keybrd/mouse, $450 neg (863)763-2034. BED, Canopy: King Sz w/ Sim- mons Beauty Rest xFirm Mat- tress. Paid over $1600, Asking $500 (863)357-2110 BED, Twin w/drawers below. $50. (863)824-0945 BEDROOM SET- Queen size Head/foot board, Dress w/mirror, Nightstand, Desk & Chair $500. (863)675-3834 BR Set, King size, all wood, $500 or best offer. (863)467-1072 Coatrack, (dark), LazyBoy re- cliner, hutch (maple color), tv trays (maple), $270 will sell sep. (863)763-0215 COMFORTER SETS twn (2) camouflage, w/ blanket, sheets, pil. cases, curtains & shelves $100 863-447-0965 DESK- With bookshelf, Key board drawer, Light oak w/metal accent: $40. (863)357-0615 Entertainment Center, So- fa/Sleeper, Rocking Chair, Recliner, Hutch, $150 will sell sep. (863)675-1621 aft 6 FUTON BUNK BED- New, wood frame, $200 (863)675-0244 KING MATTRESS SET- with frame, 1 yr old, $75 (561)983-0950. KITCHEN TABLE, $50. (863)634-0779 LIVING RM & BEDROOM Furn 20 different pcs. Located 20 mi SE of Okee. on FL 710. $300 will sep. (772)597-0146 LOVESEAT & COUCH, tan, leather, exc. cond., $1100 or best offer. (863)467-1072 MOVING, MUST SELL!!! 7 pc. Qu. Bdrm. Set, wood & brass $600., Oak Dinette w/4 chairs $150., Dinette Set, wood Antique White w/6- chairs & matching hutch $1000 Firm. & Many Misc. Items, For info. 863-467-866 SLEEPER SOFA: Beige. Real Nice. 7 Ft. Long. Like new. $350. (863)634-8601 CLUB CAR, '97- Exc. cond., good batt/charger, $1599. (863)697-1350/763-2063. EASY'GO Good conr good battery & charger. $799., Neg. (863)697-1350 or (863)763-2063. GOLF CART- Club Car, '91, Electric, Great condition. $1250. (863)675-1472 GOLF CART- Club Car, '97, Body shell, no frame. $175. (863)675-1472 GOLF CART: Club Car, Lifted, Gas Powered. Lights, Wind- shield, $2200. (772)462-2211 BROWNING B-80 SL, 3" bar- rel, 1 modified, 1 full, great shape, $400. (863)673-4927 MATCH BARREL Stainless Steel, custom made, for AR 15. $200 (863)357-5754 REMINGTON 870- 12 gauge Shotgun, Good cond. $150. (863)983-7915 RIFLE: Antique-Stevens Old Action, 22 cal. Tube feed 12 shot, org. finish. Exc. cond. $275 863-675-8465 LaBelle. SHOT GUN: 8 Shot, "Parker- ized" Mossberg, 12 ga pump - 1000 rounds-most 00 Buck. $450. (863)675-8465 LaBelle. STAR SA 9 mm- Semi-auto pistol, 2 magazines, ammo. $150. (863)983-7915 CARDIO HEALTH EXERCISER- $50 (863)675-2285 Nordic Track Sequoia Model, digital readout, $150. (863)697-1341 POWER CHAIR-Golden Alant'e New, still have manual/war- ranty Pd $6000 asking $1000 neg 863-634-9620 TOTAL GYM- Chuck Norris, Excellent condition, w/extras. $75. (863)675-2285 RICE MAKER, Hardly used. $8. (863)447-0002 ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR Jet 1, red/grey. Used very little $600 (863)675-3764 LIFT CHAIR- electric, excellent condition, $350 (863)801-5353 WHEELCHAIR, new, light weight, wide seat, 17x17.5, with seat pad, pd. $575, now $325. (863)357-8788 WHEELCHAIR RACK electric, for wheelchair or scooter. $100 (863)675-3764 DISPLAY SHOWCASE, 5 Ft., Glass. Good condition. $150. (863)447-1178 MINI BLINDS, white, vinyl, w/hardware, (4) 47" wide, (2) 36" wide, (1) 28" wide, $35 neg. (863)467-2434 AMERICAN PITBULL PUPPIES 6 males, 6 females. Call 863-634-3508 or 863-634-5620 BABY QUAKER & Black head- ed Counard, $170 will sell sep. (863)673-2483 BEAGLE, Male, 1 yr. old, Tri- Colored, CKC papers. Loves kids. Up to date shots. $100 (863)484-0314 BEAGLE- Male, 2yrs old, Tri- colored. C.K.C. papers, Loves kids, House broke, $150 863-484-0314 Lv msg BEAGLE PUPS- 8wk, shots, ACA registered, Call Monica (863)634-7864. BLACK SILKIE CHICKS, $5 each. (863)675-6214 CHIHUAHUA, Larger size., Male, 12 wks. old. $100 or best offer. (863)697-1095 CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES 1 male, 2 female, all black & white. Parents on prem. $150 ea. (863)675-3915 PIs Iv msg CHOCOLATE RED NOSED PITS- 7, Full blooded, Mom on premises, 5 wks old, $150 ea (863)634-7597 DACHSHUND, Chocolate, Full Blooded. 10 months old. Male. Good w/kids. $150 (863)763-5883 DOG PEN Chain link, 4 pan- els, 10x6 + door. $100 (863)467-3645 FERRETS, 1 Male, 1 Female, Extremely Tame w/Extra Large 2 Story Cage. $200 or best offer. (863)763-3765 PARROT CAGE Large. Asking $300 (863)674-0205 PITBULL Female, 8mos, needs family without small pets. Loves kids, very alert $100 neg. (863)484-0313 RED NOSED PITBULL 5 mo old, all shots up to date $300 (863)447-0965 ROOSTERS (3) Rhode Island Red. Well fed, penned. $30 for all or will separate. (863)763-0367 HOT TUB- Like new, Excellent condition, 18 jets, Seats 6 adults $1999. (863)983-7751 Sew/Embroidery Machine, babylock, Ese, hoops, cards, software, $2500. (863)635-0772 BOW- High Country Com- pound/case/extra string draw 29-30, pull 60-751bs 65% let/off $100 863-763-7609 JUGS PITCHING MACHINE, throws softballs or base- balls, digital speed control, $700. (863)697-1341 ' Your new car could be in today's paper. Have you looked for it? CAR CD PLAYER- Pioneer, DEH-P47DH, fits GM-Chrys- lers, retails $300, sell $200 (863)357-0448. SANYO 17" color, Panason- ic, 17", color. $50 for both, will separate (863)357-4831 GENERATOR: Generac, 22500 surge, 15000 continuous, 30 hp, elec. start. $2000. (863)467-5616 GENERATOR- Makita, brand new, never used, cost $2000 sell for $1200 (863)467-5756 LADDER- 40', aluminum, Wer- ner, good working cond. $150 neg. (863)467-6434. SAWS (4) 2 Radial & 2 Table. $200 or best offer for all. 863-675-1816 or 239-340-4758 VACUUM CLEANER Small $10(863)447-0002 WANTED: FL ART A.E. Backus, H. Newton, Highwaymen Art. Paying $200-$5000 (772)562-5567 Agriculture PATHWAY RAMP, heavy duty, made of aluminum with a raised tread surface, $150. (863)357-8788 RUG YARN- cut packages, 100+ unopened and many part pkgs all colors, $20 (863)983-1848. DRUM SET, BY: TAMA, Brand new symbols & stands. $650 or best offer. (863)763-3765 ORGAN Yamaha, excellent shape $500 (863)675-0235 READING A NEWSPAPER... t th. a-d -e1-es (863)697-6853 DIXIE RANCH ACRES, 5.6 ac, 3br, 2ba. Lg sc. rm, cleared & fenced, beautiful trees & Idscpg. Horses OK, Ig barn & arena. Subdiv. into 4 sep. lots. $475K (863)824-8793 Seminole Cove, 2br, 2ba, new screened room/carport, new roof, $109,000. (863)357-2602 BEAUTIFUL 40 acre ranches. Located Hwy 98 N. Close to town, lots of game. Improved pasture & partially wooded. 21,500 per acre (863)634-6110/634-6071 Lad-Sa 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 & Garden 850 Livestock 855 Poultry/Supplies 860 Seeds,'Plants,' Flowers 865 MINIATURE STUD HORSE- 31" tall, child broke, incid, saddle & tack, 2yrs old, $1000. (863)227-0367. -= FARM-ALL CUB New rear rims/tires, eng. & carb. 5' belly mower, disc in back blade. Run perfect $4K 863-763-2763 GAS GRILL- 3 rack, 1 yr old, $75 (561)983-0950. RIDING LAWN MOWER'98 Snapper, 9h/p. Runs good, like new condition $450 or best of- fer (863)517-1177 RIDING MOWER, Murray, 14.5 hp, 42" cut. Auto trans. $550. (863)697-2033. Rentals Apartments 905 Business Places 910 Commercial Property 915 Condos.' Townhouses Rent920 Farm Property - Rent 925 House Rent 930 Land Rent 935 Resort Property - Rent 945 Roommate 950 Rooms to Rent 955 Storage Space - Rent 960 Apt, 1BR, on the water w/ac- cess to lake, no pets, $800 mo. + util., 1st, last & sec. (863)634-0322 BUCKHEAD RIDGE, 3 Br, 2 Ba on the water. No utilities, un- furnished. $1000 mo. 863-824-0981 OKEE 2br, 2%/2ba. Small of- fice, carport, large lot. Fur- nished 1st, last & sec. dep. + utilities. $900 mo 357-0707 Okeechobee, 2BR/1BA within city limits, professional of- fice, $675 mo., 1st, last & sec. ref. req. (863)763-6513 Okeechobee's Nicest! New 1&2 BR homes-waterfront, clean & quiet, from $600. (863)824-2248 (772)215-2757 TREASURE ISLAND, 3 Br, 2 Ba on water. No until unfur- nished, cathedral ceiling, shed, carport. $1000. mo. (863)824-0981 RENT-A-SPACE Available Late Spring If Interested, Call Judy (863)467-0831 CONDO, On Ft. Myers Beach, Fully Furnished. Sleeps 4. Oct. 15th-Oct. 22nd. $700. (863)675-0104 Real Estate Business Places - Sale 1005 Commercial Property Sale 1010 Condos/ Townhouses Sale 1015 Farms Sale 1020 Houses Sale 1025 Hunting Property 1030 Investment Property Sale 1035 Land Sale 1040 Lots Sale 1045 Open House 1050 Out of State - Property Sale 1055 Property Inspection1060 Real Estate Wanted 1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 BEAUTIFUL, 4 Bdrm., 2 Ba, Remodeled house on acre lot (great view) Convenient, in town 2800 sq. ft. under air. Real wood floors, wood deck, pool. $389K by owner. SIC- '99, 15,746 mi., Fully loaded, Hard bags $12,000 863-634-7573 Honda Goldwing Aspencade GL1200, '86, 45k mi., gar- age maintained, exc. cond., cd/am/fm radio/cass., lots of chrome, asking $4500 neg. Call David 941-815-4783. HONDA SHADOW 500- '85, Good condition, Runs great $1500 or best offer. (863)634-7046 SUZUKI INTRUDER- '99, 5223 mi,Straight pipes, Garage kept, $4000 or best offer (863)634-7573 YAMAHA BLASTER '04 - 200ccw/ many modifications and low hours $2500 or best offer (863)763-2546 I I Ft. Drum Ranchette, 5 acres, high & dry, fenced, w/single wide mobile home, new elec., beautiful property, $200,000. (772)215-3290 GRACEVILLE Panhandle, 38 acres of rolling hills. Fenced in cross fenced. Creek, some pasture, some hardwood. Frontage on paved rd. & county maintained rd. $7900 per acre. Call (850)579-4899 IDEAL FOR DEVELOPMENT 193 Acres. Well, electric. 4 mi from town on Hwy 98 N. Close to school. $20K per acre. (863)634-6110 (863) 634-6071 Mobile Homes Mobile Home Lots 2005 Mobile Home Parts 2010 Mobile Homes Rent _"i Mobile Homes Sale 2070 BHR, 2BR/2BA or 3BR/2BA doublewide, c/a, no pets, starting at $600 mo. yearly lease, $1000 sec. 763-4031 OKEE- D/W, 3br, 2ba, on the water. $1100. mo. + 1st, last $600. Sec dep., 2547 SE 32nd St. (863)634-3312 TAYLOR CREEK: Waterfront, 2 BR, 11/2 Ba, shed, carport, docks, lawn maintenance incld $900 mo. (863)697-3898 TREASURE ISLAND 3 BR, 2 BA, Partially Furnished, Non Sink. Env., No pets. 1st., last &sec. dep. 863-697-1033 AQUA ISLES Lot J-10. All appliances included, furnished, Walking distance to river. $7500 (863)885-1053 La Belle- Sacrifice 12'x 46' Modular office unit or resi- dence with A/C. You move $5000. 863-675-5000 LaBelle- Sacrifice 24'x 64' Modular office unitor resi- dence, 2 A/C units You move $10,000 863-675-5000 MOBILE HOME '91 SW 14x66, 3 Bdrm., 2 Ba, Zone II, You must move. $4500. N. Ft. Myers. 239-543-5102. OKEE- Mobile home, Oldie but goody Adults park, No pets, 2br, 1ba, Screened porch, Roof over, Great shape in- side & out Asking $19,000. (863)763-2548 RIVER BEND Adult M/H Park 2br, 11/2ba. Florida room, roof over, partly furn. Grt shape in/out $19K (863)763-2005 Find it faster. Sell it sooner in the classified Recreation Boats 3005 Campers.,'RVs 3010 Jet Skiis 3015 Marine Accessories 3020 Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3'0' Sport Vehicles ATVs 30j35 BASS TRACKER '89, 16Ft., 35 hp Mercury Minnkota. A/T Tournament Series, 24 volt. 535 Hummingbird. Live well. Runs good. Must sell. $2000 (863)763-6065 Ask for Ken GAME FISHERMAN 12ft, fiber- glass, w/ 16ft aluminum Magic Tilt trailer. $700 or best offer (863)467-9877 PONTOON BOAT, 22' Crest w/ trailer, 60 hp Mercury w/stain- less steel propeller. Low hours. $9500 (863)357-2704 REGAL- '97, 21', 4.3 Mercury cruiser w/tandum trailer, Fresh water use only $12,000 (863)357-0672 SEA NYMPH 16FT-fully rigged, trolling mtr, trir, 40hp Merc outboard, needs minor work$1000 (863)467-1300. SEA RAY 1991, 135 V6 0/B, Flat Boat, $2000 or best of- fer. (772)219-9491 TRI HULL BOAT- 14" with trir, and 55hp Homelite motor, Collectors item, $400 or best offer (863)234-6040. TRI HULL BOAT, 16', walk thru windshield, 60 hp Mariner outboard motor & trlr, $1500 firm. (863)467-8038 CAMPER- Free! You hau! 16', (Hurricane damaged), wench/stands Great as a utility trailer 863-634-7801 HONDA BF 90-'04, Warranty left, $6200 (863)467-2000 H.D. ELECTRIC GLIDE CLAS- Okeechobee News, Saturday, October 1, 2005 DUNEBUGGY- '2000, Street le- gal. With trailer $2500 or best offer. (863)697-9044 GO-CART- Silver Fox, 2 seat, Used very little. $800. (863)357-2803 HONDA 250 FOURTRAX '87, 4 Wheeler, Good condition. $1200. (863)634-1479 READING A NEWSPAPER MAKES YOU A MORE INFORMED AND INTERESTING PERSON. ( oD wonder newspaper readers am more popular LeBelle- Live in Travel Trailer, '93, 32', New Refrigerator unit & A/C, $8000. (863)674-1902 MISSING- AIRSTREAM '74- 31ft, recent new roof top AC, vic ofWest Palm Beach 91405, Reward if found (561)684-9007. TRAILER MOBILE- '74, 48', Good shape $2500 or best offer. (863)675-6822 Automobiles Automobies 4005 Autos Wanted 4010 Classic Cars 4015 Commercial Trucks 4020 Construction Equipment 4025 Foreign Cars 4030 Four Wheael Drive 4035 Heavy Duty Trucks 4040 Parts Repairs 4045 Pickup Trucks 4050 Sport Utility 4055 Tractor Trailers 4060 Utility T'ailers 4065 Vans 4070 Don't Miss This One CAMARO- '80, Auto, Runs, Needs work, $1750. (863)697-3258 or 634-6601 CHEVY CAMARO'92- R/S Anniversary Edition. Runs & looks great. $3000 or best offer (863)634-6927 Chevy Corsica, '94, runs good, needs TLC, $500 or best offer. (863)447-5540 FORD TAURUS 1991, Ice Cold Air, Excellent running condi- tion. $2000. (863)467-7581 FORD CONTOUR '96 Cold a/c, good condition, runs well $1300 or best offer (239)503-4838 FORD MUSTANG 1992, Coupe, 4 cyl. w/5 speed & cold air. $1500 or best offer. (863)634-3055 FORD TEMPO- '92, 4 door, re- conditioned engine, 48K, Good around town car $700. or best offer (863)357-0060 GRAND MARQUEE- '94, Very good condition. $3500. (863)674-1902 Honda Civic DX Hatchback, '89, wrecked but did run, for parts, $300 or best offer. (863)447-5540 HYUNDAI SCOOP '95 a/c, cd, runs great, great on gas. $900 (863)983-5597 LINCOLN TOWN CAR '92- 4dr, runs great, $1200 or best of- fer (863)234-6040. LINCOLN TOWNCAR, 1988 - Good cond., black rag top, new tires, cold a/c, $1000. 863-801-6033 MERCURY SABLE '93 white, tinted windows, cruise control. runs great & great on gas. $900 (863)983-5597 MERCURY TRACER, '91- A/C not working, runs good. Al- most new tires. $1000 or best offer (863)675-1621. NISSAN MAXIMA 95: V6, Au- to., 5 spd., A/C. Good on gas. Like new. $800 down, 60 wk. or $2499. (954)260-1933 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SU- PREME 87, V8, Auto. All pow- er, A/C..Works well. Needs work. $500 (863)763-9592 PLYMOUTH- '95, 4cy, good condition, $2400 (561)992-8692. PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1988, Metallic Blue, 305, Runs great. Needs a computer. $500. Call Corey @ (863)673-6081 TOYOTA COROLLA 1992, 4 Door, Auto., 4 cyl., A/C. Runs excellent. $1800 or best offer. (772)461-4044 VOLVO, '88- 4cyl, low miles, perfect cond., $2200 (561)992-8692. VW RAIL BUGGY & PARTS - needs work. $350 or best of- fer (863)675-6214 BOOM TRUCK, w/bucket, $2000 or best offer. (863)673-2483 FORD BRONCO, '87, 4x4 - runs, needs some TLC, $1000 neg. or trade for 4x4 4 whir. (863)634-4338 FORD BRONCO II 1990, 2 Door Wagon (4WD) 96,000 miles. $2000 or best offer. Call Cindy (863)801-1742 after 6p FORD F150 1986, 4x4, 18'. of lift, 44" tires, 460 engine. $2500 or best offer. 863-634-2662 JEEP- '85, Selling parts or whole. $650. (863)697-1742 JEEP Grand Wagoneer- '84, Camo paint job runs and looks good $1500. 863-673-0920/675-9243. E350 FORD VAN 85- w/6.9 diesel, exc. motor & drive train, new tires, rusty body, $1200 neg (561)684-9007. F350 TRUCKS (3) all w/6.9 diesels, 2 bad motors, 1 good, $1850 or best of- er(561)684-9007. BUCKET SEATS- 2, $50. Will separate (863)675-0969 DODGE OMNI '89 for parts only. Good tires, engine has 42K orig mi. $300 (863)763-0367 ENGINE & TRANSMISSION, 3.84, 4,000 miles, $500. (956)784-0854 ENGINE- for '89 Honda Ac- cord, 2.2, w/tranny, 89K orig miles $150 (863)697-6731. MOTOR '83 Ford, $150 takes motor & truck (863)634-7830 POSI TRACTION UNIT- with gears, $300 or best offer (863)467-8856. RIMS/TIRES low profile, 4 post lock lug nuts, off of Hon- da Civic. $250 (863)532-8158 RUBBER MAT- For Truck Bed, Heavy duty, Good condition. $25.(863)763-6131 TONNEAU COVER- by ARE fits Chevy S10 or 6 ft bed truck Excellent condition $300. Firm (863)697-6731 TOOLBOX full size, like new condition, 'diamond plated, single lid, $120 (863)634-4672 TOYOTA PICKUP- '90, ext cab, 4x4, V6, Wrecked in front. Parts or all $1000. or best offer. (863)990-9256 TRANSMISSION- Rebuilt GM, $300 (863)467-8856. TRUCK TOPPER for small p/u, excellent condition. $70 .(239)657-4348 TRUCK TOPPER- Fiberglass, full size, maroon, asking $150 or best offer (863)357-3564. CHEVY PICK UP 1990, A/C, V8, Dependable. $1500 or trade for 150 hp. or larger boat motor. (863)634-6654 CHEVY SILVERADO '87, 305, Auto, All Power, CD, A/C, CC, Bedliner, Reese hitch $2500. 863-763-7609 CHEVY SILVERADO '92 Step Side- AC, new tires & brakes, 350 motor, w/camper top. $4000 neg. (863)697-6618 DODGE DAKOTA-'88, 318, Motor needs work, As -is, $500. (239)248-7960 FORD F100 1983, A/C, Auto., New Carb., New tires, 2 Tone Blue. $2500 Firm. (863)467-8254 FORD F150 '81 Good 6 cyl. engine, new trans. Good tires. Sell whole or for parts. $300 (863)763-5067/763-0669 FORD F150 '91 XLT, auto, V8, cold ac, runs great, many new parts including new tires $2500. neg. (863)697-2032 FORD F150 '92 Ext Cab, V8, cold a/c $1000 (863)634-4672 TOYOTA PICK UP 1988, 4 cyl., 4 spd., A/C. Gas saver! Runs excellent. $1800 or best offer. (772)461-4044 The classified are the most successful sales- person In town. CHEVY BLAZER, 1986, 6 cyl- inder, a/c, runs well, needs some work, $750. (863)467-8263 KAISER JEEP '67- Military M715, 4x4, 6 cyl, runs, $650 neD. or will trade (863)697-9704 TOYOTA 4RUNNER- '92, 4x4, 4 door, A/C, $2000. or best offer. Moving, must sell. 863-697-9044 ENCLOSED TRAILER- 12' dou- ble axle, $1500 or best offer (863)697-9704. HOME TRAILER, Bed 11 1/2'1 x 51/2'w $600. (863)635-0079 TILT TRAILER 5x8, w/ re- movable custom cap. Good conditio-n. $550 (863)357-5754 UTILITY TRAILER, 6x10, with siderails & 4 ft. gate, exc. cond., $650. (863)763-1703 AEROSTAR WORK VAN '97- runs great, low mileage, $750 (863)824-0491. Dodge 2500 Mark III, '96, runs good, rides great, needs transmission work, $2500. (863)302-1483 DODGE RAM- '89, New tires & transmission, 1st $1500 Takes it! (863)357-3564 Public Notices Pa --- I'S '^Sa? $@c-^ NOTICETOBIDDERS Notice Is hereby given that the Glades County Board of County Commission- ers wl be accepting sealed bids from qualified general contractors until 3:00 PM on Octber 31,2005 forthepro- ject known as the American Legion Shelter Retrofit There will be a mandatory pre-bid confer- ence atthe ob se locatedat 600 Riv- erRdSW Moore Haven at 2:00 RM. on October 20,2005. Bids are to be delivered by mall to Glades County Emergency Management, Post Office Box 68 Moore Haven, Florida 33471 or in person to 500 Avenue J, Moore Haven 33471. Plans may be obtained at the above address or at the office of H.L. Bennett, PE at 241 Yeo- mans Avenue, LaBelle, Honda 33935. Glades County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award contract to the lowest or best Bidder. 87636 CB.CGS, 10/6,13/2005 ON 9/29,30/2005 10/1stthmr12t/2005 Community Events Healthy Start board meeting planned The board of directors of the Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition will meet Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 11:30 a.m., in their office at 575 S.W. 28th St., which is in the New Endeavors School building. This meeting is open to the public. The Okeechobee Healthy Start Coali- tion is made up of citizens interested in promoting healthy families and healthy outcomes for babies in Okeechobee. For information about the coalition, contact executive director Kay Begin at (863) 462-5877. Seminar to deal with Medicare issues A complimentary luncheon seminar on the recent changes in Medicare will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the Clock, Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Ave. Some of the topics to be explained are the changes made in Medicare, the new prescription drug benefit and long-term care. For information or to make a reservation, call (863) 385-0707. Grief and loss support group to meet Big Lake Hospice will hold daytime grief and loss support group meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month begin- ning, Oct. 13. The group will meet at the Big Lake Hospice office at 3543 U.S. 441 S. in the Northlake Village Plaza. The meetings are free. For information, contact Karla at 800-299-4677. Oktoberfest hosted by VFW Post #9528 VFW Post #9528 will host an Oktoberfest celebration Saturday, Oct. 15, starting at 1 p.m. for a $7 donation per person. German food will include schnitzel, bratwurst, sauerkraut, rotkraut, kartoffelsalat' and more. Music will be provided by Alex and Johnny B. For informa- tion, call (863) 467-2882. AARP drivers safety course planned The Crime Pre\ en ion' Unit of Okeechobee will sponsor an AARP driver safety course on Oct. 15 and Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. both days. Tuition is $10 and must be paid by check. The event will be held behind the office of the Okeechobee County Tag Agency, 307 N.W. Fifth Ave. Registration for these classes should be done in advance. Participants do not have'to be members of AARP, or have AARP auto insurance. All seniors 50 and over are invited. For infor- mation, contact instructor D.J. Bryan at (863) 763-0351. Martha's House plans Health Fair Martha's House will be hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. until noon at the American Legion, 501 S.Et Second St. (behind the City Fire Department). There will be booths from various organizations in our community. This fair is one of the events held in October to highlight "domestic violence awareness mpnth". If you would like to participate, call Martha's House at (863) 763-2893. L.O.A.A. to host ride The Lake Okeechobee Airboat Association (LOAA) will host a ride at Cornwell on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. Participants are to meet at the boat ramp. All area airboaters are welcome to bring their lunch and spend the day riding with us. Cornwell is northwest of Okee- chobee off U.S. 98. For information, contact the Andersons at (863) 763-6069. Cut-a-Thon aides breast cancer foundation Stafford's Salon, 3268 U.S. 441 S. in the Winn-Dixie Plaza, will hold a Cut for the Cure Cut-a-Thon on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m.' until 3 p.m. The event is being held to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Stafford's will donate 20 percent of the funds raised on this day to the Komen foundation. For information or to make an appointment, call (863) 763-3933. While appointments are recommended, they are not required. Vendors needed for benefit The Joshua Matute Family Transportation Benefit needs vendors to set up in the Okeechobee City Park on Oct. 29. Vendors needed include arts and crafts, food, drink and entertainment. There will also be a baking contest and prize giveaways. For information, contact Niki Salmon at (561) 722-0401, or Hazel Wetherington at (863) 763- 3617. Swimming pool hours announced The Okeechobee Sports Complex swimming pool hours of opera- tion are: Aug. 8 Oct. 30, Tuesday through Friday from 4 until 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. The pool is not open during school hours. For information, contact the pool office at (863) 467-7667. To save time and mogey by having the news- paper delivered to yo ir home. call Reader .Services at 1-877-3J3-2424 or email readerservices@newszap.com. If you're already a subscriber and have questions or requests about your home delivery, call Reader Sen ices at 1-877-353-24'24 or email readerservices.newszap.com. - Okeechobee Ney Hospice plans yard sale Hospice of Okeechobee will hold a yard sale on Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Hospice of Okeechobee volunteer house at the corner of S.E. Fourth St. and Third Ave. All pro- ceeds benefit patient care in Okeechobee. 4-H and FFA Club enrollment under way All youth planning to participate in the 2006 Okeechobee Youth Live- stock Show may enroll now but must be enrolled by Oct. 31, and be in good club standings by attending monthly club meetings to be eligible to participate in the livestock show. Hammock State Park hosts festival Highlands Hammock State Park in Sebring will hold their 20th Annu- al Civilian. Conservation Corps Festival Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be an antique car show, arts and craft vendors, live music, kids activities, tram ride, hayrides, CCC Alumni Reunion, a cracker cow- boy poet, pony rides, living history re-enactments and more! Park admission is $4 per carload (up to eight people). Arts and crafts vendors are needed. The participation fee is $10.70 for the entire day. Contact Dorothy L. Harris at (863) 634-7695; or, by e-mail at dorothy.l.harris@dep.state.fl.us for information or to request a vendor picket. Interested food vendors should contact Nancy Davis of the Ham- mock Inn directly at (863) 385-7025. Girl Scouts to host tea party The Okeechobee Girl!Scouts Pegasus Service Unit is hosting a special Adult Tea Party for all adults who are involved in Girl Scouting and this who were girl scouts in their youth, The tea will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, from 2 until 4 p.m.,at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior, 200 N.W. Third St. For information, contact Laurie Pharr at (863) 634-0465. Regions accepts Red Cross donations : All Regions, banks can now accept donations to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts. Cash and checks will be accepted at any Regions bank. Locally, Regions Bank is located at 305 E. N. Park St. Checks must be written to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund, and the customer will be given a Red Cross receipt. Benefits help available for vets Veterans and their family members that have been displaced due to Hurricane Katrina and have moved to the Okeechobee may contact the County Veterans Service officer for benefits assistance at (863) 763-8124. The County Veterans Service Office is located at 462 U.S. 98 N. in the County:Administration Annex. The office is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and on Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. DAR opens essay contest It is again time for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to sponsor their annual American Essay Contest. The contest is open to public, private and parochial schools and those who are home schooled and will start on the first day of school. The essays have to be turned in by Dec. 1. This year's subject for grades five through eight is "Benjamin Franklin- More than a Revolutionary". Jan. 17,2006, marks the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth. "The Santa Maria to the New World and the Apollo Mission to the Moon: Christopher Colum- bus and the Astronauts" is the subject chosen for grades nine through 12. American Essay Contest Certificates and Excellence in History Medals will be presented to the contestants. The winner from each school will receive a monetary award. For information, call (863) 763- 2492. Children's Ranch plans yard sales The Real Life Children's Ranch, 7777 U.S. 441 S.E., will hold yard sales every Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Funds from the sales help support activities for the children. Usable donations are always accepted and should be taken to the ranch on U.S. 441 S.E. For information, contact Rosie at (863) 763-4242. Civil Air Patrol is forming The United States Air Force Auxiliary is forming a Civil Air Patrol unit in Okeechobee, and senior members and cadets are being recruited. Youths between the ages of 12 and 18 are eligible. Senior members are needed to administer the unit and provide supervision for the cadets. The three main missions of the Civil Air Patrol are emergency services, aerospace education and cadet programs. Senior members and cadets work side by side to accomplish these missions. If you are interested in becoming a cadet or senior member, contact Gene O'Neill at the Okeechobee Emergency Operations Center, (863) 763-3212. Grace Christian Schools seek help Grace Christian Schools has K-3 openings at this time. For informa- tion, call Grace Christian Schools at (863) 763-3072. Red Cross needs instructors Have you saved a life today? Volunteer as an American Red Cross Instructor and teach others the skills they need to save lives. You can help the American Red Cross reach people in your community with lifesaving training, including CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defib- rillation, and HIV/AIDS Prevention. Contact the Okeechobee Branch of the American Red Cross at (863) 763-2488 to find out more. Red Cross seeks DAT volunteers The American Red-Cross is looking for volunteers to be part of their Disaster Action Team I DAT). The DAT is made up of a group of trained volunteers~pto resp~iJid to local disasters such as structure fires, floods, etc.-If you would like to give of your time and talents to help local citi- zens in a time of disaster, please contact Debbie or Candace at the American Red Cross Okeechobee Branch by calling (863) 763-2488. Food pantry reopens Okeechobee Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, 312 N. Parrott Ave., is open again. It is located in the back parking lot of the church. The temporary gray box is stocked and .ready for anyone who needs food. All you need is an I.D. The hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. My Aunt's House seeking volunteers My Aunt's House, Inc. a 501 (c) (3) organization is looking for two to three volunteers to work in our Closet any day, or days, Monday through Friday during the hours of 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. We are also look- ing for a volunteer to become the director and a board member of The Clothes Closet. 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