Wednesday, February 24, 2010 50¢ Plus tax V ol. 101 No. 24 Index Classifieds .................................. 13-15 Community Events ............................ 6 Obituaries .......................................... 6 Opinion.............................................. 4 Speak Out ......................................... 4 Sports ........................................... 9,12 Weather ............................................. 5 newszap.com Free Speech Free Ads 6SRQVRUHG %\ 3RJH\·V )DPLO\ 5HVWDXUDQW 6 3DUURWW $YH 13.54 feet Last Year: 12.93 feet Lake Levels Source: South Florida Water Man- agement District. Depth given in feet above sea level High school cheerleaders compete ... Page 9 Se Habla Español ® 2010 Teacher of the Year Yearling Middle School teacher Donna Garcia is the Teacher of the Year for Okeechobee County. See page 7 Problem with well at county swimming pool sparks lawsuit By Pete Gawda Okeechobee News A dispute that has been ongo- ing for most of the decade might be settled tomorrow. Okeechobee County Commissioners are sched- uled to look at a proposed settle- ment in the litigation between the county, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and American Drilling Services (ADS). Deputy County Administra- tor Robbie Chartier is also sched- uled to present a financial update of the fiscal year through Jan. 31. The pending litigation has amassed four files of legal docu- ments, each several inches thick. Much of the files consist of pag- es of complicated and involved County may settle dispute about well If you go ... What: Okeechobee Coun- ty Commission meeting When: 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 Where: Okeechobee County Health Depart- ment Auditorium, 1728 N.W. Ninth Ave. See COUNTY — Page 2 By Charles M. Murphy Okeechobee News Okeechobee ranked 56th among the state’s 67 counties in overall health, termed health outcomes, in a survey conduct- ed by the University of Wiscon- sin Population Health Center and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The County Health Rankings called Mobilizing Action toward Community Health took into County ranks near bottom in statewide health survey See HEALTH — Page 2 By Eric Kopp Okeechobee News As two detectives searched for an es- caped prisoner, they not only arrested two other people on unrelated charges but found a patch of marijuana plants in some woods they searching. The detectives -- both members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Of- fice (OCSO) Street Crimes Unit -- were patrolling in the Four Seasons area Search for escapee nets 3 arrests, pot plants See ARRESTS — Page 2 ‘Smile for the camera’
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 50¢ Plus taxVol. 101 No. 24
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High schoolcheerleaderscompete ... Page 9
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2010 Teacher of the Year Yearling MiddleSchool teacherDonna Garcia isthe Teacherof the Year forOkeechobeeCounty. See page 7
Problem with well at county swimming pool sparks lawsuit
By Pete GawdaOkeechobee News
A dispute that has been ongo-ing for most of the decade might be settled tomorrow. Okeechobee County Commissioners are sched-uled to look at a proposed settle-ment in the litigation between the county, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and American Drilling Services (ADS). Deputy County Administra-tor Robbie Chartier is also sched-uled to present a fi nancial update
of the fi scal year through Jan. 31. The pending litigation has
amassed four fi les of legal docu-ments, each several inches thick. Much of the fi les consist of pag-es of complicated and involved
County may settle dispute about well
If you go ...What: Okeechobee Coun-ty Commission meetingWhen: 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25Where: Okeechobee County Health Depart-ment Auditorium, 1728 N.W. Ninth Ave.
See COUNTY — Page 2
By Charles M. MurphyOkeechobee News
Okeechobee ranked 56th among the state’s 67 counties in overall health, termed health outcomes, in a survey conduct-ed by the University of Wiscon-sin Population Health Center and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The County Health Rankings called Mobilizing Action toward Community Health took into
County ranks near bottom in statewidehealth survey
See HEALTH — Page 2
By Eric KoppOkeechobee News
As two detectives searched for an es-caped prisoner, they not only arrested two other people on unrelated charges but found a patch of marijuana plants in some woods they searching.
The detectives -- both members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Of-fi ce (OCSO) Street Crimes Unit -- were patrolling in the Four Seasons area
Search for escapee nets 3 arrests, pot plants
See ARRESTS — Page 2
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technical statements from experts.It all began in May of 2002 when the
county awarded a contract to ADS. A water supply well was dug below the level of pota-ble water to bring hot water to the surface to power a heat pump to heat the water in the swimming pool at the Okeechobee County Sports Complex. Another well, an injection well, was dug to return used water to the same level it came from in a closed loop. In dealing with injection wells, DEP has strict rules to ensure water from the level below the level of potable water does not mix with potable water. The return well, for some reason, did not take all the water from the source well and began leaking to the sur-face. Since 2002 the county has spent over $290,000 in engineering and drilling expens-es on the injection well, not counting legal fees. Both the county and ADS have received notifi cations of noncompliance from DEP.
At least one previous settlement offer from DEP to ADS involving payment of a fi ne was turned down by ADS.
The current proposed settlement states “no party to the action acknowledges any fault, or liability to the other...” The county would pay $150,000 to ADS and each party would pay their own fees and costs.
Turning to the fi nancial overview, there is good news. Overall, revenues exceed ex-penditures by 17 percent as compared to the budget. However, the general fund and agri-civic enterprise fund have not received the targeted revenues to meet current ex-penditure levels. Therefore the fund balance is being depleted to meet expenses. Staff an-ticipates revenues in the general fund to be about 3.7 percent less than budgeted.
In other action, the board is expected to make appointments to the agri-civic center advisory committee, the library advisory board, planning board/board of adjustments and appeals, Treasure Coast Community Ac-tion Agency Advisory Board, and the con-struction industry licensing board.
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account the amount of people dying before age 75, the number of days a person report-ed in poor physical and mental health, and looked at several other factors.
Okeechobee had a large population who did little or no exercising, and had 80 percent report they had few fruits and vegetables in their diet. Over 28 percent of the population was described as obese, the study conclud-ed.
The report also concluded that 7,655 lo-cal residents had no health insurance cov-erage and that the area had a shortage in community health centers and health care professionals.
The report also indicated the area had a status less than favorable in infectious dis-eases like hepatitis A.
The average life expectancy in Okeecho-bee was 74.6 years old. That compared to 76.5 for the nation. Of those surveyed, 22.9 percent reported fair or poor health which compared with the national rate of 17.1 per-cent.
The report also reported that 57 percent of the population had a high school diploma and nine percent had college degrees.
There was also a higher than average rate of adult smoking, 26 percent, binge drinking 16 percent, teenage birth rate, and motor ve-hicle crashes in Okeechobee.
The report found that while injuries ac-counted for 81 percent of the deaths for ages 24 and under, cancer and heart disease ac-counted for 60 percent of the deaths of per-sons between 45 and 64.
The report also indicated that 24 percent of Okeechobee children lived in poverty.
Each county is ranked within the state due to key factors like smoking, obesity, access to primary care providers, rates of violent crimes, air pollution levels, and even liquor store density.
The report is the fi rst time that research-ers have examined the multiple factors that affect health in each county in all 50 states.
The rankings showed that people who live in healthier counties tend to have higher education levels, are more likely to be em-ployed, have access to more health care providers, and have more access to healthier foods, parks and recreational facilities. Wis-consin University Offi cials said the report is designed to mobilize community leaders to take action and invest in programs and policy changes that make their counties healthier places to live. More information on the report can be obtained online at www.countyhealthrankings.org.
HEALTHContinued From Page 1
around 10:54 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, when a bicyclist crossed the road in front of their unmarked unit. Detective Bart Potter and Detective Javier Gonzalez stopped the bicy-clist and told Robert Anthonie Woods that he could not ride the bike after dark since it had no lights.
According to the detectives’ report, as they spoke with Woods he appeared to be very nervous and kept putting his hands in his pockets. Fearing the 21-year-old Woods may have a weapon, Detective Gonzalez be-gan to pat down the bicyclist.
During the pat down Detective Gonzalez reportedly found a brick-shaped substance in Woods’ pocket. When the detective placed Woods under arrest and then hand-cuffed him, Woods pulled away and alleg-edly tried to run. However, Detective Gonza-lez grabbed the hood on Woods’ jacket and pulled him to the ground.
But, the hood then ripped off and Woods got to his feet and fl ed the area on foot, con-tinued the report. The two detectives gave chase but lost Woods when he ran around a mobile home and then into a dark wooded area, stated the report.
That brick-shaped substance allegedly found on Woods was fi eld tested and indi-cated a positive result for the presence of marijuana. The report went on to state that the suspected pot weighed about 116 grams with packaging. As detectives Gonzalez and Potter searched for Woods they walked around a home on N.E. Second St. and no-ticed a man through the a sliding window
that resembled Woods. According to the re-port, he was lighting what appeared to be a smoking pipe.
The report goes on to state that they also heard a woman’s voice as well as the voice of a small child in the home. When they went to the door they not only smelled mari-juana, but also saw a small child.
The report states that the man they saw was not Woods. However, they eventually arrested another man in the home as well as the woman.
Bret N. Sizemore, 18, Okeechobee, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of pos-session of marijuana under 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Okeechobee County Jail under a bond of $1,500.
The woman, Jessica Mea Eaton, 23, N.E. Second St., was arrested on a felony charge of child abuse. She was booked into the county jail under a bond of $2,500.
As the two detectives continued their search in the 6300 block of N.E. Ninth Lane shortly after midnight, they came upon a small patch of suspected pot plants in an open fi eld. Their report states that they pulled up the 23 plants and turned them over to an evidence custodian for destruc-tion. The plants, added the report, weighed 5.73 ounces with packaging.
Around 4 a.m. Woods, N.E. Second St., entered the sheriff ’s offi ce and surrendered to the detectives. He was charged with the felonies of escape and possession of mari-juana over 20 grams. He was booked into the county jail under a bond of $7,500.
Records indicate that he has been re-leased on bond. As of Monday afternoon, no one has been arrested in connection with the found marijuana plants.
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Truck overturns at main intersectionJose M. Ramos of Orlando received only minor injuries when the tractor-trailer he was driving rolled onto its right side as he was turning from U.S. 441 S. onto S.R. 70 E. Monday morning. According to Offi cer P.C. Eddings, of the Okeechobee City Police Department, the concrete walls loaded onto the rig’s trailer shifted as Mr. Ramos was making the turn. The offi cer said Mr. Ramos was not cited for the accident.
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the infl uence (DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Offi ce (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police Department (OCPD), the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or the Department of Corrections (DOC).
• Lorenzo Rivera, 23, N.E. Fourth St., Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 19 by Dep-uty Corporal Aric Majere on a Department of Corrections amended warrant charging him with violation of probation - battery. He is being held without bond.
• Deena Jean Williams, 24, N.W. 354th Court, Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 19 by Deputy Lieutenant Keith Murrish on a war-rant charging her with driving under the in-fl uence. Her bond was set at $500.
• Jessie J. Wright, 19, N. Pine Hills Road,
Orlando, was arrested Feb. 22 by Deputy Mark Margerum on a felony charge of grand theft auto and a misdemeanor charge of driving while license suspended with knowl-edge. His bond had not been set as of news-paper deadline.
• Karmen Moore, 47, N.E. Fourth Drive, Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 22 by Deputy Steven McKinley on an Okeechobee County warrant charging her with fraudulent at-tempt to obtain a duplicate prescription for a controlled substance. Her bond was set at $2,500.
This column lists arrests and not con-victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found innocent or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confi rmed and printed.
Arrest Report
By Eric KoppOkeechobee News
A man became angered when he was refused service at a local bar and attacked the bar owner with a pool cue, then hit the owner with his truck, according to the sher-iff ’s offi ce reports.
Juan Pedro Zuniga Mesa, 28, S.R. 70 W., Okeechobee, was arrested early Monday, Feb. 22, on felony charges of aggravated battery with a vehicle and three counts of aggravated assault. He was also arrested on misdemeanor charges of battery, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage and criminal mischief.
Although Mesa had been booked into the Okeechobee County Jail, his bond had not been set as of newspaper deadline Tuesday.
An arrest report by Deputy Howard Pick-ering of the Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Offi ce (OCSO) stated that Mesa went to the Las Palmas Bar, 4026 S.R. 70 W., at 2:13 a.m. Monday and became enraged when he was told the bar was closing and he could not be served alcohol.
Armed with a pool cue, Mesa reportedly went after bar owner Jose Baltazar Vargas and backed him against a wall outside the
bar. When Miguel Juarez Benavides inter-vened, Mesa tried to hit him with the stick, stated the report.
Mr. Benavides was able to get the cue away from Mesa but the enraged man then attacked Mr. Benavides with his fi sts, the re-port continued. Deputy Pickering said Mr. Benavides suffered cuts and bruises from the attack.
The two men were separated and Mr. Be-navides and Mr. Vargas went back inside to clean the bar.
A few minutes later they heard what they thought were gunshots. When they went outside to investigate they reportedly saw Mesa using a pull strap with a hook on an outside door to the bar. At this point, stated Deputy Pickering, Felix Morales came out of the bar and when Mesa saw him he tried to hit Mr. Morales with his pickup truck. How-ever, the vehicle hit Mr. Vargas instead.
Mr. Vargas was allegedly knocked to the ground and reportedly suffered a laceration to his knee.
The vehicle sped away, but was stopped later on S.W. 48th Ave. and the driver placed under arrest, the deputy stated.
Bar owner attacked; one arrested
By Eric KoppOkeechobee News
An Okeechobee woman entered into a plea agreement with the state and will spend the next nine months under house arrest.
Chenise Victoria Bullard, 19, N.E. 64th Ave., went before Circuit Court Judge Rob-ert Belanger on Wednesday, Feb. 17, and en-tered a plea of no contest to felony charges of dealing in stolen property and giving false information to a pawnbroker.
A charge of grand theft was dropped by the state. Judge Belanger found her guilty on each count and sentenced her to nine months on community control, which will be followed by three years probation. He also ordered her to pay all court costs, as well as restitution to the victim. “Commu-nity control is designed to be punishment,” Judge Belanger told Bullard as he explained the guidelines of house arrest to her.
Bullard was arrested May 23, 2009, in connection with the theft of a large amount
of jewelry from a home. An arrest report by Deputy Arlene Durbin, of the Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Offi ce (OCSO), indicated the jewelry had an estimated value of $1,941.
During her investigation, Deputy Durbin found pawn tickets from local pawn shops where Bullard had sold various items of jewelry then signed the pawn tickets. She received approximately $650 for the items, the report indicated. While some of the jew-elry was recovered, the deputy’s report said some of the stolen items had already been sent away to be melted down.
In another Wednesday afternoon case, Judge Belanger revoked the probation of Nicki Louise Osceola and sentenced her to serve 9 months in the Okeechobee County Jail as part of a plea agreement.
Osceola, 25, N.E. Knotts Landing Road, Okeechobee, was arrested Jan. 21 on a war-rant charging her with violation of probation - possession of oxycodone. She was given credit for the 30 days she had already spent in the county jail.
Woman sentenced to house arrest
Brighton Field Day• The Brighton Seminole Field Day was
really a nice festival. I enjoyed all of the dancers and the costumes.
• The cost of Native American handi-crafts surprised me. I went out there a couple years ago with a group of school kids. The young girls loved looking at the beautiful clothing, but most of the skirts were $300-$400. I wonder if they sell a lot of clothes?
• Those patterned skirts and jackets take hundreds of hours to make. They cut up the cloth into tiny pieces, fi gure out the pat-terns and carefully sew the pieces together. Even if you paid $400 for a skirt, they would probably make less than $2 an hour. They make them because it is their tradition and because they have requests, they do offer some for sale. The baskets are also quite dif-fi cult to make and there is a lot of tradition involved. If I put that much time and care into making something, I doubt I would sell it for any amount of money.
County fair• I sure am looking forward to the
Okeechobee County Fair. My quilt is almost fi nished and I’m going to enter it into the creative skills competition. Who knows, maybe I’ll win some money. Maybe I’ll try my hand at canning too. I enjoy walking through the exhibition tent, looking at the different exhibits. Last year there were all kinds of exhibits that local folks entered, sewing, food, horticulture. There was also a Lego building contest.
• I love county fairs. I never could fi gure out why Okeechobee didn’t have one; it’s a rural tradition. The Legion fair is a different animal altogether; it really is a carnival. The only thing they have in common is that they both have a midway and rides. In the case of the County Fair, the rides are just a means of creating a draw for folks to participate in the exhibits and such.
• The county fair is expensive. Check out the events/prices and days: $5 per person to get in, $20 for one wrist band for the rides, $10 and up to watch an event like the demo-lition derby or the rodeo.
• Looking again at all the fun things to do at the county fair. I noticed that there’s something here that hits close to my heart, as the mother of a soldier, who’s getting ready to deploy again. Friday night, March 12, I can get in FREE if I bring three items for the forgotten soldier outreach program. This is a great cause, sending care packages to our troops serving in the war zones. I also get to see Hotel California for free. I’ll prob-ably eat at home before I go so I don’t spend any money on food at the fair. Monday night ladies get in free. Guitar Hero competition on Tuesday. Students admission is only $2. That is pretty awesome. I know my boys are psyched about this and are putting their team together to compete.
• Last year, I volunteered at the fair and they gave me a free pass. Anyone who is in-terested in volunteering can check out the fair’s web site for more information.
• Looking at the fair’s web site, most of the concerts and shows are included in the gate ticket price. Just the rodeo and demoli-tion derby cost extra.
Speeding tickets• I was happy to see an offi cer pull
someone over for speeding the other day on Southwest Ninth Street. The posted speed limit is 35. I see very few obeying the speed limit. If the county needs money, then PLEASE patrol here. If you are not from this area, the north side of the street is up on a canal bank and children can easily lose control of a bike, scooter, etc. So the cars or trucks would not be able to stop in time. Slow down. Think. Kids do not, but drivers should! SLOW DOWN.
Loud music• I’m wondering how some people get
away with loud music till all hours of the night. There are state laws against it but when you call the sheriffs department all you get is a run around. Law states that if you can hear it 25 feet beyond their car it is a violation. When you can hear the noise half a mile from your home that’s a bit much. Do they have the right to play music? Yes. Do we have the right not to hear it at the level to where it disturbs others? Yes! Let’s stop the madness.
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Mike Hagan’s Strength Team will appear Feb. 24 -28 at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center, at 6:30 each evening. The main entrance is off S.R. 710. The Strength Team uses incred-ible feats of strength as a tool to communicate with people that may not normally come to church.
New Testament Baptist Church, 535 N.E. 28th Ave., is sponsoring the Fourth Annual Big Water Jubilee through Feb. 25. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 each evening with services starting at 7 p.m. Speakers will be Pastor Jason Selby of Brazil, Ind. and Pastor Tim Thompson of Wetumpka, Ala. There will be special singing by the Selby Family of and the Singers of New Testament Baptist Church.
Abundant Blessings Church, 4550 U.S. 441 N., will have a huge yard sale be-ginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27. A hog roast dinner will be served beginning at 11 a.m. For more information call 863-763-3736.
Brighton Baptist Church, 24050 S.R. 70 W., will host a revival Feb. 28 through March 5. Services on Sunday will be at 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday ser-
vices will be at 7 p.m. Come ear-ly (6:30 p.m.) and enjoy Gaitherstyle and other special music.Pastor Darrell Weaver will bethe speaker of the week. BrotherDarrell is an active evangelist andexperienced pastor. For more in-formation call Pastor Calvin H.Fryar at 863-763-3063.
Sacred Heart CatholicChurch, 700 S.W. Sixth, St., will have their annual St. Patrick’sFestival on Saturday, March 6. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. cornedbeef and cabbage will be served
for $6. At 2 p.m. live multi-cul-tural entertainment will begin featuring the Rondeau School of Irish Dancer, Bolivian Dancers, Okeechobee Steelers Band, Mexi-can entertainers and martial arts exhibition. There will be a variety of booths featuring a bake sale, miscellaneous crafts, liquid re-freshments and Mexican food.
Okeechobee Missionary Baptist Church, 4212 U.S. 441 N., will have Home-coming on March 21. The speaker will be John Hancock and there will be special singing. Sunday School will be at 9:45 a.m. The worship service will follow at 10:45 a.m. Dinner will be served after the service. The church will have a revival March 22 through 26 with services at 7 p.m. each evening. The speaker will be Evangelist James A. Harris and a nursery will be pro-vided for all services.
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Miss Rodeo Queen Contest deadline approachesOkeechobee County Cattlewomen’s Association presents: Miss Rodeo Okeechobee
Rodeo Queen Contest. The categories are: Miss Rodeo Okeechobee- Ages (19-24), Miss Teen Rodeo Okeechobee- Ages (13-18), Miss Rodeo Okeechobee Princess (10-12), Miss Rodeo Okeechobee Sweetheart (7-9), Deadline & Orientation is March 1, at 6 p.m. UF/IFAS Extension Offi ce 452 Hwy. 98 North. Contest is March 4, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cattle-men’s Arena Hwy. 441 North. Please see contest rules for age restrictions, all criteria and entry fees. Available at: Eli’s Western Wear. For questions or electronic copy, email or call [email protected] or 863-801-5258 or 863-763-6575.
Moose Lodge to host benefi t fundraiserThe Okeechobee Moose Lodge will host a benefi t fundraiser for Don Hadley on Sun-
day, Feb. 28. The fun begins at 2 p.m. with the Shadow Creek Band playing inside and Donnie Martin playing outside. The fundraiser event will also feature a fi sh fry or barbe-cue chicken or hog for $5 a plate or sample all three for $10. Kids plate (under age 10) for just $2. There will also be an auction held with Auctioneer Keith of Port St. Lucie. Merchandise donated by merchants of three counties. Bake sale and craft will also be available.
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Today: Mostly cloudy with a high near 75 and a 40 percent chance of showers. Winds will be calm becoming north northeast be-tween 5 and 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a low around 46. Winds will be from the north-west between 10 and 15 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Extended ForecastThursday: Mostly sunny with a high
near 67. Winds will be from the northwest around 10 mph.
Thursday night: Mostly clear with a low around 36 and winds from the north-west around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny with a high near 67. Winds will be from the northwest between 5 and 10 mph.
Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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Special to the Okeechobee News/Rotary Club
Rotary student of the monthRotary President Mike Costopoulos welcomed Student of the Month-Kristin Roberts, who spoke about working with Sheriff’s Camp, as an H2O Camp Counselor, Healthy Start Community Baby Shower, helping organize and cel-ebrate Easter and Christmas with Head-Start. Along with her volunteer work, she participates with Cheerleading and Track & Field. She is interested in Criminal Forensics and would like to attend Florida Gulf Coast University Criminal Law Program. Okeechobee High School Principle Toni Wiersma congratulates Kristin and encourages her future plans.
Special to the Okeechobee News/YMS
YMS Students of the WeekStudents selected as students of the week at Yearling Middle School in the fi rst row are: Yolanda Vasquez, Krystle Harris and Marissa Hernandez and in the second row are: Kirk Rayman, Chris Taylor, Jess Stebbins, and Israel Olvera. Also Pictured: Mr. Tedders.
Special to the Okeechobee News/EES
Everglades Students of the WeekStudents at Everglades Elementary achieving excellence in the classroom for the week of Feb. 15-19. In kindergarten are: Charlie Collier, Amaris Brown, Payton Besaw, Devin Wheeler; fi rst graders are: Makayla Burnham, Westyn Boone, Julbert Laguna-Salmeron, James Burnsed; second grade students, Destini Becerra, Hunter Hulen, Noelia Ruiz-Hernandez, Rocio Garcia, Erick Vallejo, Fallon McLean; third grade students, Kayla Volo, Kasandra Salm-eron, Katelyn Vickers, Matthew Holley, Emily Rhodes; fourth graders, Mon-ica Velazquez, Madison Usry, Agustin Guererra; fi fth grade students, Laura Jimenez, Erin Kelly, Sergio Pineda, Brandy Bowers, Cassidy Lanier.
Special to the Okeechobee News/CES
Central Students of the WeekCentral Elementary School Students of the Week for Feb. 8 include: kindergar-ten students, Mackenzie Burks, David Cardenas, Benjamin Pineda, Isabella Saucedo, Cierra Lerma, Chloe Carter; fi rst graders, Sophia Galletto, Moses Munoz, Ingrid Coreas, Ganessa Garcia, Justice Boswell, Chloe Soriano; sec-ond grade students, Deanna Tindall, Brook Watford, Makalyn Jones, David Feltenberger, Mark Bigford; third graders, Miguel Sanchez, Mark Holmes, Rece Smith, Michael Harvey; fourth graders, Hailey Spearow, Robert Big-ford, Malcolm Chambers, Shay Hopewell, Maria Martinez, Zachary Busbin.
Daniel Edward SkrivanOKEECHOBEE — Daniel Edward Skrivan
passed away Feb. 22, 2010.He was born June 17, 1967. Daniel is the be-
loved son of Robert and Gloria Skrivan, dear brother of Larry Skrivan and proud uncle of Katelyn Rose Scrivan. Danny is the fond nephew of Rita (Paul) Sha-fran and is loved by his many cousins and a host of friends and co-workers at Wal-Mart.
When you think of our Danny we know you will smile as he was a joy not only to us but to all that knew and worked with him.
S l e e p well our precious son for we know that you are at peace with our Lord Jesus Christ, your Dad and Mom.
There will be no services.Friends may sign the guestbook at www.bas-
sokeechobeefh.com.All arrangements are entrusted to the loving
care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, Okeechobee, Fl 34972.
Dorothy A. Sapp, 85OKEECHOBEE — Dorothy A. Sapp, 85, died
Feb. 23, 2010, in Okeechobee.Mrs. Sapp was born in Coffee County, Ala.,
and moved to Okeechobee in 2000 coming from Ft. Pierce.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Fountain and husband Anthony Fountain of Okeechobee; two grandchildren, Destie and Ronald Haw-thorne; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Sapp; and daugh-ter, Martha Hawthorne.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. with a service to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Haisley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hais-ley Funeral & Cremation Service. A guest book may be signed at www.haisleyfuneral-home.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hos-pice of Okeechobee, P.O. Box 1548, Okeecho-bee, FL 34973.
Ellen Weeks Goings, 86OKEECHOBEE — Ellen Weeks Goings, 86, of
Okeechobee, and formerly of Norman Park, Ga., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at her home.
Graveside rites were 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Weeks Chapel Cemetery in Norman Park.
Born Oct. 31, 1923, in Norman Park, she was the daughter of the late John R. Weeks and Glossie Brown Weeks Parten. She was a retired bookkeeper with the Georgia Eye Center in Moultrie, Ga. She had made her home in Okee-chobee since 1989, where she volunteered with the Okeechobee Senior Services for twenty years. She was a member of Weeks Chapel United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Chester Goings; her son, Randall C. Go-ings; and three brothers, Harley L. Weeks, Flaval G. Weeks, and Lynwood R. Weeks.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol G. Yates of Okeechobee, Fla.; two grandchildren, Rich-ard Yates III of Dallas, Texas, and Jolie Dee Yates Meares and husband Wade of Fayetteville, N.C.; one great-granddaughter, Jolie Dee Meares II.
Memorial contributions may be made to Weeks Chapel United Methodist Church, Nor-man Park, GA 31771
Arrangements were entrusted to Cobb Funer-al Chapel, Moultrie, Ga.
John William Bowen, 80OKEECHOBEE — John William Bowen, 80, of
Okeechobee, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at St. Lucie Medical Center in Port Saint Lucie.
Mr. Bowen was born April 12, 1929, in Wash-ington, D.C., and moved to Okeechobee 30 years ago from Ft. Lauderdale.
Prior to retirement he was the Owner/Opera-tor of the Johnny Clam Bar in Ft. Lau-derdale. Mr. Bowen was a member of the Church of God on 4th Avenue in Okeechobee.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Dolores Bowen of Okeechobee; daugh-ters, Cathy Calvaria of Corpus Christi, T e x a s , and Vicky Chapman of Okeechobee; son, Jack Bowen of Port Saint Lucie; 11 grand-children and 24 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his sister, Dolores Mae Bowen.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., today, Feb. 24, 2010, at the Church of God with a funeral service being held at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Okee-chobee.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Big Lake Hospice, 3543 Highway 441 South, Okee-chobee, FL 34974.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php
Margaret O’Brien, 81WEST PALM BEACH — Margaret O’Brien, 81
years old, Century Village, died peacefully at her home on Feb. 13, 2010.
Born in Jasper, Ala., she was a resident of Okeechobee, from 1994 until 2008 when she moved to West Palm Beach. Mrs. O’Brien was a published, award winning poet; and a former newspaper staff writer in Rock Hill, N.Y.
She is survived by her husband, George O’Bri-en of West Palm Beach; a son, Jerry Johnson (Connie) of Riviera Beach; and daughter, Sherry Smith (Michael) of Loxahatchee; four grandchil-dren, Adam Pena, and Trent, Keely, and Chase Johnson; and one great-grandchild, Coby Pena.
A Memorial Service will be 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m.
For those who wish, contributions may be made in Mrs. O’Brien’s memory to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
Rosie Mary Ard, 83OKEECHOBEE — Rosie Mary Ard, 83, died
Feb. 22, 2010, in Okeechobee.Mrs. Ard was a lifetime resident of Okeecho-
bee.She was a charter member of the North Okee-
chobee Church of God, loved raising children, helping others and crocheting.
Survivors include her children, Mary (Robert) Walters, J.B. (Laura) Ard, John Roy (Vickie) Ard, Rhonda (Wayne) Morton, Ju-lie (Roy) Reno, Tony (Joni) Ard, Lydia Jean (Bubba) Wil-liams; 42 grandchil-dren; 51 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray Leitner and Curtis Leitner; and sister, Ethel McDuffi e. She was pre-ceded in death by her husband, William Brasher Ard; and sister, Lois Hart.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, with a service to follow at 3 p.m. at the Okeechobee Church of God. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Okeechobee.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hais-ley Funeral & Cremation Service. A guest book may be signed at www.haisleyfuneral-home.com
Obituaries6 Okeechobee News February 24, 2010
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Tobacco Free Initiative seeking volunteers
The Florida Dept of Health and the To-bacco Free Initiate of Okeechobee will host a network meeting. The network is looking for representatives from: Local businesses, all schools, colleges, faith-based and youth organizations, parent and parent teacher as-sociations, hospital and health care and day care providers, law enforcement, state, city and county agencies to work on Tobacco-free campaign! Your input is needed! The meetings will be held on Feb. 24, March 31, April 28, May 26, and June 23, at the Hamp-ton Inn Conference Room, 1200 N.E. Park Street (next to the post offi ce) from 4 until 5 p.m. To confi rm attendance, please call 863-462-5781. Refreshments will be provided.
Adoption orientation session setOur next Adoption Orientation Session
will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County offi ce, located at 804 S. Sixth Street in Fort Pierce. At your conve-nience, please forward this fl yer to anyone who may benefi t from this type of informa-tion and please post the fl yer in your agency, if possible.
Early Learning Coalition meets today
• Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin & Okeechobee Counties, Inc. – Pro-gram Quality Committee Meeting on Thurs-day, Feb. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the Okeecho-bee Library, 206 SW 16th St., Okeechobee.
•Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin & Okeechobee Counties, Inc. – Fi-nance Committee Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the American Red Cross, 323 N. Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee.
• Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin & Okeechobee Counties, Inc. – Exec-utive Committee Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 12:30 p.m. at the American Red Cross, 323 N. Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee.
• Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin & Okeechobee Counties, Inc. – Co-alition Board Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 1:30 p.m. on American Red Cross, 323 N. Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee.
Steak night at Service ClubThe Fraternal Order of Eagles, #4137,
9985 Hwy. 441 North, will be host to “Steak Night” beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26. Dinner includes steak, salad, baked po-tato, or sweet potato, garlic bread and des-sert. Live entertainment provided by Wesley James.
Believers Fellowship holds Youth Rally
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By Charles M. MurphyOkeechobee News
The 38th annual Teacher and School Relat-ed Employee Recognition Banquet turned out to be an emotional night for Yearling Middle School Media Specialist Donna Garcia.
She took home the Teacher of the Year award in front of a large crowd at the Okeechobee High School Cafeteria in an event themed, “An evening of elegance for achieving excellence.”
“I’m thinking I’m very blessed to work here in Okeechobee County. I absolutely love this district and our children. It is truly an honor,” Mrs. Garcia said afterward, “I was very hum-bled. It is defi nitely something I’ll remember for a very long time.”
Mrs. Garcia thanked her school administra-tors, district administrators, and her husband for their support. She said Yearling Middle School means the world to her.
She stated she originally went to college to study law. When one of her professors suggested she take an education class after she presented a legal brief as an assignment for class, she was hooked on becom-ing a teacher.
“It is all about kids and reading and helping them do better. It’s all about help-ing them get through the rough patches. They need someone who will connect
with them and I found that I could do that,” she added.
Mrs. Garcia said her school will be very ex-cited to get their plaque back for the teacher of the year award.
Other teachers nominated this year includ-ed Lori Howard of Central Elementary School,
Linda Robertson of Everglades Elementary, Patricia Keebler of the Exception Student Edu-cation Program, Brad Mims of New Endeavor High School, Tina Suarez of North Elementary School, Kay Duke of the Okeechobee Fresh-man Campus, Jean Sherlock of Okeechobee High School, Magi Cable of Osceola Middle School, Amy Weber of Seminole Elementary School, and Carrie Thompson of South El-ementary School.
Teacher of the Year Committee Members this year included School Board member In-dia Riedel, 2009 winner Vicki Goggans, and Tara Minton. Goggans presented the award to Garcia.
School Board members David Williams and Indian Riedel helped present the awards to the teachers.
School Board member Joe Arnold pre-sented a plaque for the teacher of the year award to Yearling Middle School Principal Andy Brewer.
Mrs. Goggans and the committee visited each of the classrooms of these teachers. She said she was very impressed with the enthusi-asm the students had in these classrooms.
She said Garcia did a good job of creating a connection with her students, “It comes down to a rapport with them. The kids had a love of reading and were happy to be there.”
Pati Canevari served as the hostess for the evening, Pat McCoy and the crowd sang the National Anthem, and the Okeechobee High School Jazz Ensemble entertained the dinner guests. Approximately 350 people attended the banquet.
Yearling teacher claims School District award
By Charles M. MurphyOkeechobee News
A 17 year veteran of Okeechobee Schools was honored as the District’s School Related Employee of the Year during the 38th annual awards banquet Saturday night at Okeecho-bee High School.
Maria Jimenez, a data processor at Cen-tral Elementary School, was praised as a dedicated professional who was committed to doing the best job possible.
She was also praised for helping the dis-trict be in the top 10 in the state of Florida in terms of data processing in the past year.
“I’m just very proud to work for the Okeechobee County School Board. We’ll continue to do what we’re doing and give it our best. I’m very proud,” she said.
Jimenez said she moved to Okeechobee 20 years ago. She was born in Indiana and grew up in rural Dade City. She said she re-ally enjoys her job.
“The students, the faculty all support me. I have very good co-workers,” she added.
She admitted that her mind was spinning a bit as it was announced that she had won the award, “To be honest with you, I really don’t know what they said up there about me. I’m just very proud and very fl attered,” she said.
Other nominees this year included Patty Coyne of Everglades Elementary School, Kay
Mathis of the Exceptional Student Education Program, James Mitzel of New Endeavor High School, Cindy Pearce of North Elemen-tary School, Hilda Morse of the Okeecho-bee Freshman Campus, Cindy Cantrell of Okeechobee High School, Debbie Jill of Osceola Middle School, Celica Mungaray of Seminole Elementary School, Rosa Tijerina of South Elementary School, Lorraine Wat-son of the Transportation Department and Geri Thomas of Yearling Middle School.
Data processor earns Employee of the year award
Okeechobee News/Charles MurphyMaria Jimenez, School Related Em-ployee of the year for Okeechobee County Schools and Central Elemen-tary School receives her award from Assistant Superintendent Mary Hurley.
Nominees for Teacher & School Related Employees
DonnaGarcia
JamesMitzel
CelicaMungaray
LoriHoward
KayDuke
KayMathis
DebbieHill
CarrieThompson
TinaSuarez
Patty Coyne
CindyCentrell
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9Okeechobee NewsFebruary 24, 2010
By Charles M. MurphyOkeechobee News
Cameron and Adam Tewksbury have had their share of bad breaks in the early stages of the 2010 high school baseball season.
Cameron took a no hitter into the seventh inning of Friday’s game at Port St. Lucie but the bullpen couldn’t hold a two-run lead as the Brahmans lost 3-2.
Adam suffered a fi nger injury in last week’s preseason classic and could be lost for three weeks.
Okeechobee appeared set to win their season opener Friday afternoon as Cameron pitched outstanding baseball. His only blem-ish through the fi rst six innings was when he hit CJ Johnston in the third inning.
Okeechobee High School Brahman hit-ters struggled as well against Port St. Lucie starter Edgar Esquivel, who kept his team in the game almost single handedly. He retired the fi rst 10 batters he faced until Mark Weir doubled in the fourth.
Brahman Coach Dylan Tedders said it was a tough loss for his team, but he felt they could learn something from it, “This one is a game you need early to keep you focused. It lets you know that you have to play seven complete innings to win a baseball game.”
Okeechobee scored single runs in the sixth and seventh innings. Aaron Suarez led off the sixth with an infi eld single that
caromed off the pitcher. After a sacrifi ce by Jake Davenport, Weir singled to center fi eld to make it 1-0.
Jonathan Crawford singled in the seventh and scored on a double by Derrius Bauer.
Things looked good on defense as Tewks-bury struck out nine batters through the fi rst six innings. He rarely let a ball get out of the infi eld. St. Lucie hit just two fl y balls to the outfi eld in the fi rst six innings. Jonathan Crawford made a great grab at the fence in left center to rob Tyler Sanchez of a hit in the fourth inning.
Tedders said Cameron had good zip on the ball, had a good curve ball and although on a pitch count, was given some latitude with the no hitter going. Tedders said he ex-pects the Brahmans to do well if Cameron continues to pitch like this.
“The kids will be down. Every loss is bad. We still can take a lot from this. A lot of teaching points can come from a game like this,” he said.
Port St. Lucie began the winning rally as Matt Macedo grounded a base hit up the middle. Crawford relieved Tewksbury and after a pop out by Kyle Romstadt didn’t re-tire a batter. Sanchez singled and Cory Reed was hit by a pitch. A key moment in the game came when Esquivel hit a ground ball to short that could have been a game end-ing double play. The Brahmans misplayed the throw and it ended up in right fi eld. Two runs scored to tie the game. Chris Taylor fol-lowed with a perfect squeeze bunt to the left of the mound. Crawford tried to make a diving catch but was unable to. Reed raced
home from third with the winning run.Tewksbury was philosophical about the
turn of events afterward, “That’s baseball. There’s nothing else to say. It’s a long sea-son. We can just try and come out to do what we’re supposed to do. We won’t quit.
We’ll pick it up and come back out hard next time.”
Okeechobee hosted South Fork on Tues-day night. The boys host Lincoln Park on Friday in their district opener. Friday’s game starts at 7 p.m.
Port St. Lucie game is tough loss for Brahmans
Special to the Okeechobee News/Teresa Chandler
OHS Competitive Cheer TeamThe Okeechobee High School Var-sity Competitive Cheerleaders par-ticipated in the Third annual Florida High School Athletic Association cheerleading competition on Feb. 6, at the Silver Spur’s Arena in Kis-simmee. Cheerleaders participating had to be current JV or Varsity Foot-ball Cheerleader, maintain a GPA 2.0 or higher, and attend extensive practices. Their routine consisted of a cheer, dance, and stunts. Over 100 schools participated in this event. In the back row from left to right are: Allison Chandler, Erika Jones, Emily Pickering, Mary Kath-leen Barber. In the front row from left to right are: Brandi Perona, Ally-son Matthews, Abagail Queen.
Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy(Left) Aaron Suarez and the Brahmans played nearly fl awless defense against Port St. Lucie. (Right) Cameron Tewksbury had a no hitter after six innings in Friday’s game.
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By Charles M. MurphyOkeechobee News
Despite a winless 2009, the fi rst in 30 years at OHS, the Okeechobee Brahman football program is optimistic about their future.
The team’s annual banquet was held Thursday night at the high school. Coach Myron Jackson challenged his players and their parents to rededicate themselves, and make sure they put in time in the weight room and at practice.
“The foundation has been laid for the future. This is my fi rst team. We will be con-nected forever,” he said.
Jackson said the support from the com-munity this year has been unbelievable. He said coming home was very special for him.
“It wasn’t the prettiest picture this year. The picture wasn’t taken on the brightest day. The sun doesn’t always shine. We were a tight group, a little rag tag at times, but we found somebody every week, we came out and played, and played for each other,” he said.
Jackson said the returning players know everything there is to know about playing football at the high school. He does not plan wholesale changes in the defense or in the offense as he will add only one new forma-tion on the offense.
He said the future is bright because only fi ve players graduate. He stated some of the teams Okeechobee played lose between 22 and 29 seniors. He said he has an easy job as most of his positions are fi lled for next year.
Jackson also spoke to the kids about ded-ication to the sport. He said the work they put in now will defi nitely pay dividends in the future.
He said he and the coaching staff are looking forward to having a full season, which includes off season conditioning and spring football, to get the team ready.
In lieu of a most valuable player award, Jackson decided to give out two most im-proved player awards this year. One went to an offensive player, offensive tackle Benja-min Estey, and the defensive award to de-fensive back T.J. Allen.
Coach Jackson said Estey provided the best example of how to work hard and be a team leader this season.
Estey said it was an honor to get the rec-ognition, “I made it everyday to practice and if I didn’t make it I made myself make up for
it. It was an honor to play for this team and give everything I have to it.”
Estey predicted the team will win a few games next year. His goal is to be a team leader, play well, and earn a college football scholarship.
The Brahman award was given to senior Josh McCall. He was one of the two Brah-mans to play in senior all star games this year.
McCall said he felt great when he heard he had won the Brahman award. “It is nice to know you fi nally get something back. I’m happy we set a foundation here. The next couple of years can be successful as long as they keep working hard.”
McCall said he felt great when he played well in the South Central Football All Star Classic in Sebring during December. He said he learned he could keep up with the best.
“I had some questions at fi rst but when I kept up with everybody that was all I could ask for. I just like playing football. I have a blast playing it.”
All athletic trainers, JV players and var-sity players received certifi cates and other awards.
Jackson also handed out special awards to the fi ve senior players who played the entire season for him. They included Allen, Walt Fortner, Josh McCall, Garth Streibel and Justin Conrad.
OHS Brahmans football team hopes to improve
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A co-ed softball tournament fundraiser will be held in memory of Devon Venables (June 15, 1989-Aug. 1, 2009). The event will be held on March 13, at the Adult Softball Fields and will begin at 8 a.m. Early regis-tration is $200 if paid before March 5, $250 registration at the fi eld. Bring your own baseballs, 44 Core-ISA Rules. Bracket will be determined by number of teams registered. All proceeds will go towards the Devon Ven-ables Memorial Scholarship. Donations can be made directly to the Okeechobee Educa-tion Foundation with a notation in the memo of your check - “Devon Venables Memorial Scholarship.” For more information, please contact Dainae Venables 863-634-8035 or Jill Rogers 863-634-0870.
Tourney benefi ts Kids’ DayTaylor Creek Bass Club is pleased to
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launch from Okee-Tantie park ramp at safe light on Saturday, Feb. 27. Weigh-in will beat 3 p.m. Entry forms are available at several local tackle shops, businesses and restau-rants, or by contacting Bill Seitz at 863-763-2926. The two-man team entry fee of $110, including fi rst and second “Big Fish,” can be paid in cash at the ramp on the morning of the tournament.
Rotary to hold annual L.O.S.T. ride
Rotary Club of Okeechobee is having their 7th Annual L.O.S.T. Ride-Run-Walk Event on Saturday, March 27. Registration is from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at Scott Driver Boat Ramp. Registration fee is $20/adult and $15/children 10 & under and children 5 and under are free. Bicyclists may choose to ride round-trip courses of 12, 20, 40 or 54 miles. Runners and walkers will follow a 5K course. For more information or download-able registration forms visit www.Okeecho-beeRotary.org.
Sports News in Brief
Okeechobee News/Charles MurphyJosh McCall (left) accepts the 2009 Brahman award from football coach Myron Jackson.
Okeechobee News/Charles MurphyCoach Jackson (right) presents a most improved offensive player award to Benjamin Estey.
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Pets/Supplies
Dachshund - Dark red, male dachshund, 1 yr old, very sweet and friendly. All shots and wormings, CKC regis-tered. Needs a forever home $150.00. (863)801-6144
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Apartments
River Acres, 1/1 Effi -ciency, very clean $600 mo., Incl utils & Dish TV (863)467-1950
Condos/TownhousesRent
Taylor Creek Condo 1/1 Furnished, Pool, W&D, water & elec. $900 mo + sec. 863-824-0981
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Houses - Rent
AFFORDABLE NEW HOUSES - 3/2/2 and 3/1/1, tile fl oors, jacuzzi tub, Bring Pets, Large Yards (561)723-2226
EAGLE BAY DR. - 3/2, new paint & fenced yrd. $1000/mo. 1st, last & sec. 863-447-0092
In City - clean, 2/1, w/carport, c/a/h, $700 mo., 1st, last & $500 sec. (863)467-5965
OKEE: 3/1 on ½ ac. Renovated, laundry, Central Air & Heat, screen porch, carport. $925 mo, 1st mo. & dep. Call 305-458-8659
ON RIM CANAL - 3BR/2BA, lg. lot, $850 mo. + $500 sec. & elec. (863)697-0214
Office Space Rent
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
(863)763-8565
Rental Needed
Wanted to Rent: clean, furnished residence in Okeechobee area for 2010/2011 season for ap-prox. 6 mos., we are non-smokers, non-drink-ers & have no pets. Call 765-621-2434
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Farms - Sale
OKEECHOBEE - Horse Property, 5 acres cross fenced. w/ 3/2 dbl wide, and Barn $154,900, (863)357-1945
Houses - Sale
CBS - 4/2, for sale, rent to own or rent, com-pletely remodeled, in ground pool, fenced, metal roof, .48 acres, 2,000+sf, 20X30 steel shed, $149,900 Rent $1050. (561)801-3002
OPEN HOUSE 10-3 Sat 2/27. New on market. 3/2 remodeled home on 1 acre. Property bor-ders ranch for wide open feel. New fl ooring, kitchen cabinets, coun-tertops, bathrms, A/C, hot water heater, crown molding & more. Nice lot. Mature trees. Ask-ing $99,000. 16753 NW 38th Ave. Okeechobee Otter Creek Estates. 863-634-5836.
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BHR - 2/2 Furnished, on water w/dock. Very clean. $750 mo. + sec. dep. (863)824-0981
BUCKHEAD RIDGE - Dbl. Wide 3 BR, 2 BA, C/Air. $700 mo. No pets. $300 sec. dep. (863)763-4031
FOR RENT: 3/2 and 2/1 Cottages. Newly remod-eled. 12 miles north of Okeechobee on beautiful ranch. Water, trash & lawn maintenance includ-ed. NO PETS! M-F. (863)467-2982
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RV with added on living room. Utilities incl. $450/month + deposit. Call 863-763-3762
DWMH -3/2 beautiful country lot, completely fenced, lrg fl orida room, 3 sheds, fruit trees, fur-nished, minutes from riv-er access $65,000.00 (863)532-8432 or (863)763-8761
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OKEECHOBEE- 1981 dbl wide on water, porch, lg edition, boathouse, $100,000 (863)763-0474
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Campers/RVs
2005 National RV TROPICAL LX - 37 ft. 3 slides, die-sel,14,800 miles, like new,no pets or smokers $84,500.00 (863)6343183-3183
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TO MEMBERS AND PATRONS OFSOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE, INC.
Bylaws of Southern States Cooperative, Inc. require that Members and Patrons maintain a valid mailing address with the Cooperative at all times. If your name appears in the list below, please contact the Cooperative by mail at Attn: Stock Records (6606 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230), to provide your current address. Failure to do so within 180 days of this notice will result in a Member’s or Patron’s equities and other interest being forfeited to the Cooperative pursuant to Article XIV, Section 5 of the Bylaws. ANDREW D SHAFFER, ELDRIDGE B DOSS346903 ON 2/24/10
REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) 6000000342S-65D TELEMETRY TOWER REPLACEMENT,
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The South Florida Water Management District will receive sealed bids through the Procurement Offi ce, B-1 Bldg., 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, for the S-65D Telemetry Tower Replacement, Okee-chobee County, Florida on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. local time, at which timely submitted bids will be opened and publicly read. Project is for the construction of a replacement 300 foot high microwave communica-tions tower. The project site is located adjacent to the S-65D Flood Control Structure at the intersection of 144th Street and the Kissimmee River in Okeechobee County, Florida.
An OPTIONAL pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the SFWMD Okeechobee Field Station located at 1000 N.E. 40th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. A site visit will follow. Directions to project site: From Okeechobee, FL, take HWY 98/70 NW approx. 18 miles to SR 721. Right (north) on SR 721 approx. 10 miles to Butler Dairy Road, then east to intersection of Kissimmee River and 144th Street. Call 863-462-5280 for directions.
All bids must conform to the instructions in the Request for Bidders (RFB).Interested respondents may obtain a copy of the complete RFB at the above address by calling (561) 682-2715 or by calling the 24-hour BID HOTLINE 800-472-5290. The public is invited to attend the bid opening. In-formation on the status of this solicitation can be obtained at our web site - www.sfwmd.gov.346743 ON 2/24/10
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to an order issued by the Cir-cuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, on the 29th day of July, 2009, in the cause wherein JAMES E. CROSLYN AND REBECCA CROSLYN, HIS WIFE being Plaintiffs and DUDLEY KIRTON being Defendant, being Case No. 2009-CA-043 in the said Court, I Paul C. May, as Sheriff of Okeechobee County, Florida shall offer the following property for sale in Okeechobee County Florida to wit:
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY1st PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: The South 1/3 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Township 36 South,
Range 36 East. The above land lying and being in Okeechobee County, Florida
2nd PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Being a parcel of land lying in Sections 20 and 21, Township 36 South,
Range 36 East, Okeechobee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Section 29; thence North 03°06’15” East, along the West line of said Section 20, a distance of 2,411.80 feet; thence South 89° 41’59” East, a distance of 1.782.00 feet; thence South 88°02’31” East, a distance of 652.10 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence South 00°00’00” East, a distance of 1,593.63 feet; thence South 89 °41’59” East, a distance of 2,826.50 feet to a point in the East line of a 70 foot wide Road and Maintenance Easement de-scribed in Offi cial Records Book 501, page 954 and Offi cial Records Book 620, page 41, said point also being in the West line of a Conservation Easement described in Offi cial Records Book 501, page 963, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida; thence Northerly and Easterly along said Conservation Easement line, the following calls and distances; thence North 18°16’08” West, a distance of 395.84 feet; thence North 88°36’45” East, a distance of 2,767.08 feet; thence North 02°58’49” East, a distance of 1,062.61 feet; thence South 68°42’39” West, leaving said Conservation Easement at a distance of 47.53 feet and continuing for a total distance of 868.83 feet; thence North 89°41’59” West, crossing into Section 20, a distance of 2,284.25 feet; thence North 18°16’08” West, a distance of 345.93 feet; thence North 88°02’31” West, a distance of 2,323.05 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
I shall offer the above described property for sale subject to all prior liens and encumbrances if any, on the 23rd day of March, 2010 at 11:00AM or as soon as possible thereafter at the OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OF-FICE, 504 N.W. 4th STREET, Okeechobee, Florida and will sell to the high-est and best bidder for cash, all right, title and interest, in said property.
Dated at Okeechobee, Florida this ______ day of ______________, 2010.
Published: February 17, 24, March 3,10, 2010.
Paul C. May, SheriffOkeechobee CountyIn accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in the proceed-ing should contact Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at 863-763-3117, ext. 2225.346517 ON 2/17,24;3/3,10/10
Public Notice Public Notice
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO. 2009CP251
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN R. JENKINS Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JOHN R. JENKINS, deceased, whose date of death was November 10, 2009, and whose Social Security Number is ***-**-3516, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, the address of which is 312 Northwest 3rd Street, Okee-chobee FL 34972. The names and addresses of the personal represen-tative and the personal representa-tive’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or de-mands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is re-quired to be served must fi le their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must fi le their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIMEPERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the fi rst publication of this Notice is February 17th, 2010. Attorney for Person Giving Notice:Whitney Anne MeteviaJohnston & Metevia, P. A.2335 East Atlantic Blvd., Suite 301Pompano Beach, FL 33062(954) 942-6633Florida Bar No. 483672
Personal Representative:Michael R. Jenkins
21235 Raindance LaneBoca Raton, FL 33428
346370 ON 2/17,24/10
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORDA
CASE NO. 2010-CP-24
IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. HAYS Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of WILLIAM S. HAYS, deceased, whose date of death was December 28, 2009, and whose social security number is 266-52-8191, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 N.W. 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. The names and address of the per-sonal representative and the person-al representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or de-mands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is re-quired to be served must fi le their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF-TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or de-mands against decedent’s estate must fi le their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTH AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of fi rst publication of this notice is February 17, 2010.
Personal Representative:MARY C. HAYS
4130 SW 9th WayOkeechobee, FL 34974
Attorney for Personal Representative:COLIN M. CAMERON200 N.E. 4th AvenueOkeechobee, FL 34972(863) 763-8600Fla. Bar No. 270441346526 ON 2/17,24/10
Public NoticeIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2010-CP-008Division: Probate
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF:OLETA P. ARNOLD, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notifi ed that an Or-der of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of OLETA P. ARNOLD, deceased, Case Number 2010-CP-008, by the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which his 312 North West 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972; that the decedent’s date of death was November 19, 2002; that the total value of the estate if unknown at this time, and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been as-signed by such order are:
NAME & ADDRESSEdgar Thomas
Post Offi ce Box 34Okeechobee, FL 34973
Leon Thomas7175 North West 81st Court
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Leslie Arnold1009 South West 11th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Marjorie McClure1342 North West 42nd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 334972
Rita ThomasPost Offi ce Box 34
Okeechobee, FL 334973
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NO-TIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the estate of the de-cedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Sum-mary Administration must fi le their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORI-DA PROBATE CODE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTHWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of fi rst publication of this Notice is February 17, 2010.
Person Giving Notice:Leslie Arnold
Attorney for Person Giving Notice:JEFFREY A. FADLEY, P.A.Fla. Bar No.: 035667Attorney for Petitioner807 South West 2nd AvenueOkeechobee, FL 34974Telephone: (863)763-5733Facsimile: (863)763-6199347477 ON 02/17,24/10
NOTICE
UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, pursuant to the “Ficti-tious Name Statute,” will register with Florida Department of State, Di-vision of Corporations the fi ctitious name, to-wit:
Pure Joyunder which we expect to engage in business at:
2010 NW 6th StreetOkeechobee, FL 34972
in the City of Okeechobee/County of Okeechobee, Florida. That the parties interested in said business enterprise are:
Trudy Harris-ThomasDated at Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, this the 22nd day of Feb., 2010.BY: Trudy Harris-Thomas347095 ON 2/24/10
LEGAL NOTICE
A public auction will be held at BMJ Towing, Inc. Lot at 414 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 on Friday the 12th day of March 2010 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Pursu-ant to Florida statute 713.78 for un-paid towing and storage. Year, Make, Model & Vin’s as follows:
2000 Silver Saturn S Series1G8ZY127XYZ166687
Terms of sale are cash, and no checks will be accepted. The seller reserves the right of fi nal bid. All sales are fi nal. No refunds will be made. Said automobiles will be sold in “AS IS” with no guarantees.347127 ON 2/24/2010
Public Notice
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDACASE NO.: 2009-CP-239
Division: Probate
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF:CHARLES B. FORD, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notifi ed that an Or-der of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of CHARLES B. FORD, deceased, Case Number 2009-CP-239, by the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which his 312 North West 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972; that the decedent’s date of death was November 5, 2009; that the total value of the estate if unknown at this time, and
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2010-CA-051
NICOLASA CAMARRILLO, Plaintiff,VS.MARIA TIJERINA, a deceased per-son, and as to each of the foregoingpersons, their unknown heirs, devis-es, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, under or against these Defendants Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO DEFENDANTS: MARIA TIJERINA, a deceased person, And as to each of the foregoing persons, if alive or deceased, their unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claim-ing by, under or against these Defen-dants, AND TO ALL OTHER WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for quiet title of the follow-ing property in Okeechobee County, Florida: Lot 13, Block 51, of El Mirasol
Subdivision, according to the Plat therefore, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 1, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.
has been fi led against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Plaintiff’s attorney whose name is JEFFREY A. FADLEY, ESQUIRE, 807 SW Second Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34974, and fi le the original with the Clerk of the above styled Court on or before the 12th day of March, 2010; otherwise a judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS the hand and seal of said Court on the 4th day of Febru-ary, 2010.
SHARON ROBERTSONClerk of Court
BY: Arlene NealisDeputy Clerk
345764 ON 2/10,17,24;3/3/10
Public Notice
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL
JURISDICTION DIVISIONCASE NO: 47-2009-CA-00485
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFFVS.PHENEX DESAUGUSTE, ET AL., DEFENDANT(S)
NOTICE OF ACTIONCONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: JEAN PAUL GUILLES; UN-KNOWN SPOUSE OF JEAN PAUL GUILLES; FRITZ EMMANUEL; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF FRITZ EMMANUEL; JEAN W. SAINT SI-MON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JEAN W. SAINT SIMONwhose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defen-dants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed here-in. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: LOT 20, PINE ISLAND, AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 52 OF THE PUB-LIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO-BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been fi led against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on DA-VID J. STERN, ESQ. Plaintiffs attor-ney, whose address is 900 South Pine Island Road #400, Plantation, FL 33324-3920 no later than 30 days from the date of the fi rst publicationof this notice of action and fi le the original with the clerk of this court ei-ther before service on Plaintiffs attor-ney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition fi led herein. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at OKEECHOBEE County, Florida, this 11th day of Feb. , 2010.
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERKCLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
NOTICE
UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, pursuant to the “Ficti-tious Name Statute,” will register with Florida Department of State, Di-vision of Corporations the fi ctitious name, to-wit:
Music By Savannahunder which we expect to engage in business at:
7950 State Road 78 W. #175Okeechobee, FL 34974
in the City of Okeechobee/County of Okeechobee, Florida. That the parties interested in said business enterprise are:
Lehigh Acres Realty Inc.Dated at Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, this the 23rd day of Feb., 2010.BY: Betty J. Gawle President Lehigh Acres Realty Inc.347103 ON 2/24/10
Public Notice
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THENINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 2009-CP-229Division: Probate
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DONALD S. BASTURA, Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Donald S. Bastura, deceased, whose date of death was February 9, 2009, and whose social security number is 042-34-6302, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 North West 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or de-mands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is re-quired to be served must fi le their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must fi le their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECENDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of fi rst publication of this notice is February 17, 2010.
Personal Representative:Brenda A. Owens
c/o Jeffrey A. Fadley, Esquire807 South West 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Attorney for Personal Representative:JEFFREY A. FADLEY, P.A.Fla. Bar No.: 035667Attorney for Petitioner807 South West 2nd AvenueOkeechobee, FL 343974Telephone: (863)763-5733Facsimile: (863)763-6199346485 ON 02/17,24/10
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDAIN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE
COUNTYCIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 2009CA582
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Rural Development, formerlyFarmers Home Administration (FmHA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Plaintiff, vs.DAVID W. LINDLEY; REGINA E. LIN-DLEY; COMMERCIAL CREDIT CON-SUMER SERVICES, INC.; JOHN DOE,representing the unknown spouse, ifany, of REGINA E. LINDLEY, Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: David W. Lindley, whose last known address is unknown and whois not known to be dead or alive. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an ac-tion to foreclose a mortgage on thefollowing described property in Okee-chobee County, Florida: The East half of Lot 41, PIONEER
ESTATES, UNIT 2, according to theplat thereof recorded in Plat Book6, Page 16, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida
has been fi led against you and youare required to serve a copy of yourwritten defenses, if any, to it on NEAL E. YOUNG, Plaintiffs attorney,whose address is 300 Third Street, N.W., Winter Haven, Florida 33881,on or before 30 days from date of fi rst publication, and fi le the original with the Clerk of the Court either be-fore service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise adefault will be entered against youfor the relief demanded in the Com-plaint. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation inorder to participate in this proceed-ing, you are entitled, at no cost toyou, to the provision of certain assis-tance. Please contact Court Adminis-trator, at (772)807-4370,1-800-955-8771 (hearing impaired), or 1-800-9558770 (voice impaired), within 2 working days of your receipt of this document; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771. WITNESS my hand and the seal ofthis Court on Feb. 12, 2010.
SHARON ROBERTSONClerk of the Circuit Court
BY: Kathy ArnoldAs Deputy Clerk
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that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been as-signed by such order are:
NAME & ADDRESSTabitha Flocken
5293 Morgan Ridge DriveMilton, FL 32570
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NO-TIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the estate of the de-cedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Sum-mary Administration must fi le their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORI-DA PROBATE CODE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTHWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of fi rst publication of this
Notice is February 17, 2010.
Person Giving Notice:Tabitha Flocken
Attorney for Person Giving Notice:JEFFREY A. FADLEY, P.A.Fla. Bar No.: 035667Attorney for Petitioner807 South West 2nd AvenueOkeechobee, FL 34974Telephone: (863)763-5733Facsimile: (863)763-6199346484 ON 02/17,24/10
BY: Linda F. YoungDEPUTY CLERK
LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. STERNATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF900 SOUTH PINE ISLAND ROADSUITE 400PLANTATION, FL 33324-392009-70661 NATBNOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to partici-pate in this proceeding should con-tact Court Administration no later than seven days prior to the pro-ceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 or call 1-772-807-4370 within two working days of your receipt of this Sum-mons/Notice to Appear. If you are hearing impaired call 1-800-955-8771. If you are voice im-paired call 1-800-9558770, via Flori-da Relay Service.346430 on 2/17,24/10
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