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Okeechobee B.R.A.T. Club board members are: (left to right in the front row) Teresa Chandler, president/founder; Dee Hamilton, Tiffany Hancock and Allison Chandler, vice presi-dent/co-founder. In the back row, left to right are: Bryant Culpepper, Sheriff Paul May, Frank DeCarlo and Judge Jerry Bryant.

The annual Okeechobee Labor Day Parade is back on track.

The B.R.A.T. (Building Rela-tionships Among Teens) Club of Okeechobee has announced the 2011 Labor Day Parade will be held on Monday, Sept. 5, starting at 10 a.m., with the help of B.R.A.T. Club board members, Teresa Chandler, president/founder; Sheriff Paul May, Judge Bryant, Frank DeCarlo, Allison Chandler, co-founder; Bry-ant Culpepper, Tiffany Hancock and Dee Hamilton.

The B.R.A.T. Club, formerly The Okeechobee Teen Dance Organi-zation founded by Teresa Chan-dler with the very fi rst dance held in 2007, was formed to give local teens and ’tweens a place to go and have supervised fun, building relationships among their peers. More than 80 local kids attended the fi rst event. The dances now en-tertain up to 125 students.

The organization has donated

Labor Day Parade saved by B.R.A.T.

See PARADE — Page 2

Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy

Sinkhole at Freshman campusSchool Superintendent Ken Kenworthy and workers for David Stokes Construction look at a deep sinkhole that was discovered at the Freshman Campus. Despite the sinkhole, the fi rst day of school went well on Monday. For more, see page 8.

By Eric KoppOkeechobee News

A Moore Haven man was killed when the 13-foot Apache airboat he was operating struck a wood piling on Fisheating Creek.

A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) report stated that Keith Keller, 69, was taken Sunday, Aug. 21, to Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee where he was pronounced dead. The report by FWC Offi cer Scott Van Buren went on to state that Mr. Keller suffered severe head and chest trauma.

According to the offi cer’s report, Mr. Keller was westbound from Lake Okeecho-bee on Fisheating Creek around 11:19 a.m. when he passed under the bridge on S.R. 78 and stuck the piling. The piling is apparently

Man killed in airboat accident

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Community theatre hosts auditions ... Page 3

Couple convicted of animal cruelty ... Page 7Storm should bypass area ... Page 2

By Pete GawdaOkeechobee News

As of Tuesday afternoon it appeared Okeechobee County will escape the brunt of Hurricane Irene.

“We should be OK here,” said Mitch Smeykal, the county’s emergency manage-ment director. He said the storm appeared to be tracking well east of our area about 200 miles offshore. However he did warn that hurricanes are often spawned at the edge of hurricanes. He did not anticipate having to open hurricane shelters. However, he said that on Thursday and Friday we should get one to two inches of rain. By Friday he said the storm should be off the coast of Day-tona.

Mr. Smeykal predicted that the storm would make landfall in North Carolina around Kill Devil Hills and also hit the Dis-trict of Columbia area by Sunday. He said the storm was pretty well entrenched in its current path and was not likely to make a sharp turn at the last minute like Hurricane Charlie.

“We’re still being cautious about it,” said Gary Ritter, director of South Florida Water Management District’s Okeechobee Service Center. “We’re still preparing.” However said the water management system should be able to withstand the storm. The Kissimmee chain of Lakes as well as Lake Okeechobee have room for excess rainfall.

Interim county administrator Robbie Chartier said the county was waiting a little bit longer to see what the storm was going

to do before making any preparations. City administrator Brian Whitehall said

the public works department is preparing for possible fl ooding in the city. The police and fi re departments were stocking up on supplies. The sheriff ’s offi ce is also closely monitoring the situation.

Mr. Smeykal said people should continue preparations and consider this a drill since we have three more months of hurricane season. He said this would be a good time to review the family preparedness plan and map escape routes. He also advised people to check their homeowners insurance poli-cies. Mr. Smeykal suggested people check their generators and make sure they have three days supply of food and water.

Irene expected to bypass area

part of an old bridge.The accident occurred west of S.R. 78 W.

and east of Mud Creek.Mr. Keller was being followed by another

airboater who found the victim face down in the water. The witness then pulled the victim to shore and called for help. The wit-ness, continued the report, tried to revive Mr. Keller.

Offi cer Van Buren said a helicopter was

called to airlift Mr. Keller to a medical facil-ity but it was not used. He was taken to the Okeechobee hospital by Glades EMS ambu-lance.

The FWC offi cer indicated that the pre-liminary cause of death was trauma, head injury and drowning. The offi cial cause of death will be determined by the medical ex-aminer.

Offi cer Van Buren said the incident is still under investigation.

The report does not indicate if the 1993 airboat Mr. Keller was operating sank or was removed from the water.

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proceeds from the teen dances to local non-profi t organizations in the community from the very fi rst teen dance held.

“We’ve had an enormous amount of support from the Okeechobee community,” stated Ms. Chandler, “The donations of food, supplies, entertainment, volunteer time and space to hold the dances, has helped us to make the dances special for the kids.”

Now, the organization and the kids of the

B.R.A.T. Club would like to show their ap-preciation by giving back to the community by organizing the Labor Day Parade celebra-tion.

Local members of the community are welcome to participate in the parade this year. The applications can be found online on the Okeechobee News Facebook page or on the Okeechobee forum on www.newszap.com. Just download the form, fi ll it out and follow the instructions for returning it. For questions or concerns, please call Te-resa Chandler at 863-801-4996 or Dee Ham-ilton 863-763-3134 ext. 4228.

PARADEContinued From Page 1

AIRBOATContinued From Page 1

By Charles M. MurphyOkeechobee News

A Douglas Park Church was extensively damaged in an early morning fi re on Mon-day that caused over $40,000 in property damage and remains under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshall, County Fire Chief David McCain said.

Fire crews were dispatched just after 2 a.m. and found the structure 100 percent involved with the roof collapsed as they arrived, a report from Fire Rescue Lt. Ron Suit said.

“It is pretty much gone,” Chief McCain said.

There were fi ve units and nine fi remen on the scene for close to three hours at the Church of God in Christ at 651 N.E. 16th

Avenue. The Okeechobee City Fire Depart-

ment provided mutual aid.

Lt. Suit stated there was no electricity

to the building and the church was unoc-

cupied at the time. There were no injuries

reported.

Chief McCain said there had been a

fi re to an adjacent building a few months

ago that had caused minor damage to the

church. He referred questions about the

cause to the State Fire Marshall’s Offi ce.

“It is under investigation. Something

like this is always suspicious so the State

Fire Marshall investigates,” he added.

The property is owned by Dan Jones of

Ft. Pierce. Approximately 5,000 gallons of

water was used to put out the fi re.

Church gutted in blaze


Should restrictions on the sale of alco-holic beverages in the City of Okeechobee be relaxed? That is a question being debated by the Okeechobee City Council. A survey of surrounding cites and counties reveals that the city currently has stricter regulations than the other local governments surveyed.

In the City of Okeechobee only beer and wine can be sold on Sunday afternoons. At their last meeting the city council passed the fi rst reading and set Sept. 6 as the fi nal pub-lic hearing date for an ordinance that would allow restaurants, with the proper license, to sell hard liquor and mixed drinks on Sun-day.

In the unincorporated areas of Okeecho-bee County alcoholic beverages cannot be sold on Sunday mornings. According to the ordinance no alcoholic beverage may be sold between the hours of 2:01 a.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday and between the hours of 2:01 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday. There is no restriction on alcoholic beverage sales on Sunday afternoons.

St. Lucie County also makes no Sunday distinctions on the sale of alcoholic bever-ages. Sales of those beverages is prohibited between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. sev-en days a week. The City of Fort Pierce has no Sunday restrictions either.

Sunday alcohol sales are not restricted in Glades County. Glades County has a prohi-

bition on alcohol sales from 2 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Sunday. Likewise, the City of Moore Haven places no restrictions on the Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages.

In Highlands County and the City of Sebring there are no legal alcohol sales be-tween 2 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, leaving Sunday afternoons free for alcohol sales. Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at

www.newszap.com. Reporter Pete Gawda can be reached at [email protected].

The Okeechobee Community Theatre will hold open auditions for adults and young people for both its November and De-cember shows on Monday and Tuesday eve-nings, Aug. 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. The sessions will be held at the theatre on S.W. Second Avenue at Seventh Street, one block west of Golden Corral restaurant. No previous expe-rience is necessary.

Participants may audition for one show or for both shows at that time. Rehearsal schedules will be arranged so that cast mem-bers may perform in both, if they choose, without confl ict.

The November production will be the gospel musical-comedy “Smoke on the Mountain,” a repeat of the theatre’s most popular show in its 33-year history. Most of the original cast will be returning in this per-formance, so parts to be fi lled in this show will be limited. Ability to play guitar, man-

dolin, banjo, fi ddle or piano is a plus, but not necessarily a requirement. Anyone try-ing out should come prepared to play their instrument (if applicable), and/or to sing a short song of their choice, without musical accompaniment.

“Christmas On the Air” is a musical com-edy-variety show, to be presented on Dec. 2 and 3. The size of the cast for this show is fl exible, and the ages needed range from pre-teens or early teens to senior citizens. It will include some big production numbers, and small group skits. Singing ability is not necessary for all parts. Performed as a live radio broadcast, participants will read from scripts, with no lines to memorize. Rehears-al time will be minimal.

Among the special needs for this show are a Bing Crosby-type singing host, an an-nouncer who can also sing, one or more females for solo songs, one or more males

for solo and/or duet numbers, two young males and one young female in their pre-teens to early teens (singing not required), two Abbott and Costello-type male comics, a male who can do a rough impersonation of President Kennedy, and someone capable of doing simple sound effects vocally. Also needed are people of varying ages who can perform in a small vocal ensemble requiring four-part harmony. Cast members with mul-tiple talents may satisfy the needs of more than one item from this list. Participants in the try-outs should come prepared to sing a short song of their choice, without musical accompaniment.

Also needed are people to fi ll responsi-bilities behind the scenes, including stage crew, set construction, sound and light con-trol, etc. Prior experience is not necessary to fi ll these positions. Interested persons

should attend one of the nights of auditions to sign up.

Anyone wishing more information on auditions, or on any of the activities of the Okeechobee Community Theatre, may call Ron or Jacque Hayes at 863-763-1307, or visit the theatre web site at www.okee-communitytheatre.com. The Okeechobee Community Theatre, now in its 33rd year, is an all-volunteer organization of adults and young people who enjoy creating live Broadway-style productions for local audi-ences. It is a member of the Florida Theatre Conference and the American Association of Community Theatre.


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Community theatre to hold auditions for two shows

City stricter on Sunday alcohol sales than surrounding areas

Soccer sign ups under waySignups for the Okeechobee County Parks & Recreation’s Youth Soccer League are

under way through Sept. 1. Parents can register Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at the

Parks & Recreation Offi ce at 640 N.W. 27th Lane (in the Sports Complex). Registration

is $35 and will require a copy of the child’s birth certifi cate. The league consists of divi-

sions: 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 & Under. Age determination date is Dec. 31. For more details,

call 863-763-6950. Anyone interested in coaching or sponsoring a team is encouraged to

call the offi ce. If you have any outgrown or unused soccer shoes and shin guards, please

bring them to the Recreation Dept. so that those who need it can make use of them.

Lily pads• I wanted to thank the Water Manage-

ment Department for having someone spray the lily pads at Taylor Creek RV Resort. It re-ally needed it. Thank you also to the airboat guy airboat #D19.

Warning for married men• This is for all the married men in

Okeechobee. I did not treat my wife like I should have so she left. I see a lot of you doing the same things I did. You don’t walk beside her in the parking lot instead you will walk ahead of her like you don’t know her. In the store she loads and unloads the grocery cart with cases of water and other heavy things while you stand there playing on your little I-phone, if you even go to the store with her. You hang out with your bud-dies coming home when you want to. You forget birthdays and anniversaries. She has to be mom and dad both to the kids. This is just a warning don’t do what I did. And don’t think she will not leave, you never know how lucky you are that you have someone to come home to who loves you.

Labor Day Parade• I heard the Labor Day Parade has a

chance after all. If they manage to pull it off, I think everyone should try to participate. It doesn’t have to be a fl oat. You can get a group of friends together and just be creative. For emergency management, how about a sign that says “Okeechobee—safest place in the U.S. in case of Zombie Apocalypse” followed by a bunch of staggering zombies? All that would take is a sign and some make up. Let the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts march in uniform. Decorate some bicycles or tricycles. The hospital could decorate some gurneys and have people dressed like doctors and nurses, push people dressed as patients down the street. Get the FFA Club to decorate their tractor. How about dressing in red, white and blue and marching in honor of the anniversary of 9/11?

• Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of the American work force. It would be interesting to see how they represent this in the parade with every one representing the work they do.

• I guess I’ll show up with my mop and bucket. I’ll be representing the hardest work-ing class out there....HOUSEWIVES.

Thoughts to ponder• Have you ever imagined a world with

no hypothetical situations?• “Any time that you think the problem is

out there, that very thought is the problem.” -- Steven Covey

Beer, wine sales at festivals• According to the article in the paper,

the city council is considering allowing beer and wine sales in Flagler Park during festi-vals. I am wondering how everyone feels about this. I have seen festivals in other communities with beer and wine sold and everything is fi ne. You don’t really notice the difference. But I have also seen festivals in which it becomes a problem with drunken patrons making a scene and turning into an event that is not family-friendly. Perhaps it is just an issue of increasing law enforcement.

• Allowing beer and wine sales would be a big mistake. There is no need for drunks to be there at a family event. They already come with alcohol mixed in their drinks they bring.

• I agree that it is a family event and there is no need for beer or wine. There is always someone that is drunk there as it is and we don’t need fi ghts and things around our chil-dren.

• There are far more people who choose to drink alcohol responsibly then those who do not. Why should they not be accommo-dated?

• The festivals have always been an alco-hol free event. We are not West Palm Beach with thousands of people coming to hear national bands playing, as in Sunfest. This is Okeechobee, a small community and lots of kids. If you can’t attend a festival here in town for a few hours without feeling the need to walk around with a pacifi er in your hand then something is wrong. I can hear it now: the one drunk who has one too many and hits some people with their car and the lawsuits start, fi ngers are pointed and every-body is to blame. If it ain’t broke, don’t fi x it.

Thank you very much!This letter is of the greatest appreciation

to Dr. Chance Armstrong at Okeechobee

Veterinary Hospital. My name is Gena Wil-

liams and on Friday evening after hours on

Aug. 12, he took the time to come to the of-

fi ce and take care of my 17-year-old dog. He

was dying and he came and put him to sleep

for me. And he was very compassionate and

caring. He showed the ultimate concern

and caring for what I was going through. He

kept assuring me I was doing the right thing.

I have never seen someone as compassion-

ate and caring as he was. I just would really

like to thank him again on behalf of myself

and my husband, Lonnie. Thank you from

the bottom of my heart for everything you

did for us and “Mr. D.”

Gena and Lonnie Williams

Okeechobee

Thank you to all!Many, many thanks to all of the folks, who

so graciously supported our CattlewomenBBQ lunch on Aug. 12.

Thank you to all the businesses who pur-chased in multiples and to the folks who justdrove in asking, “Are you selling food here?”

Thank you to the volunteers of the COP,as you delivered all the lunches for us. Wecould not have done it without you.

Thank you to the team of Cattlewomen,who so diligently, gathered the plates, cups,sweet tea, serving containers in the 90 +heat.

The funds collected from all fund raisersare given to students in scholarships. Ourcookbooks; bandana sales, license tags, andt-shirt sales were successful.

Thank you Okeechobee, for helping us tomeet our lunch sale goal of 250 SOLD!

Bobbi PooleOkeechobee Cattlewomen 2010-2011

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Special to the Okeechobee News/Shirley Mattson

Volunteers invitedThe fi rst wall went up recently at the new Habitat for Humanity home. Seventeen volunteers came out to help build the newest house at 912 NW 5th St. Habitat for Humanity will build there on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m., to noon—bring your favorite hammer and join in. No experience necessary. For more information, call 863-357-1371 and leave a mes-sage.

Today: Scattered showers and thunder-storms after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with ahigh near 93. Heat index values as high as101. East northeast wind between 5 and 10mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Tonight: Isolated showers and thunder-storms before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with alow around 77. East northeast wind between5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20percent.

Extended ForecastThursday: Scattered showers and thun-

derstorms after 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with ahigh near 86. North northeast wind between10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Thursday night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with alow around 79. Northwest wind around 15mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chanceof precipitation is 50 percent.

Friday: Scattered showers and thunder-storms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.West wind around 15 mph, with gusts ashigh as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is50 percent.

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A “drunk and bored” grove worker is be-ing held on $75,000 bond following his ar-rest in connection with the late-night burglaries of an Okeechobee business and a home.

Daniel David Chapa, 27, S.W. 150th St., Indian-town, was arrested Friday, Aug. 19, on fi ve counts of burglary of a conveyance, one count of burglary of an occupied dwelling ad two counts of grand theft. He is being held in the Okeecho-bee County Jail.

Chapa was initially arrested Thursday, Aug. 18, by Deputy Bryan Holden, of the Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Offi ce (OCSO). The deputy’s arrest report stated that Chapa reportedly broke into three trucks belonging to an electrical contractor around 2:20 a.m.

The trucks, two of which were locked, were parked inside a fenced compound. Deputy Holden’s report stated that there was an area where the fence did not go all the way to the ground, which is where the thief apparently entered the compound.

A second arrest report done by OCSO Crime Scene Detective Mark Shireman stated that $4,080 in tools and wire were taken.

The alleged burglaries were discovered when Deputy Holden, while on patrol in the area, noticed the front end of a 1995 Mitsubi-shi automobile parked behind the business. The deputy stated that when he approached the car on foot he saw a man, later identifi ed as Chapa, standing with his back toward the deputy.

Deputy Holden stated that he saw the back seat of the man’s car was full of tools, a tool box and numerous spools of electrical wire.

Also found at the scene was a box of tools that were apparently taken from another resi-dence, stated Detective Shireman’s report.

According to the Deputy Holden’s report, he also saw footprints in the dew that led from Chapa’s car to the back of the business and where someone had crawled under the fence.

In the mean time, OCSO Detective Ted Van Deman was assigned a home burglary dur-ing which two navigational devices were sto-len from two vehicles, along with a camera, some watches and a fl ashlight.

Information gleaned from his investiga-tion led him to Chapa, who was already in the county jail. The detective then charged him with two additional counts of burglary of a conveyance and one additional count of grand theft.

Detective Van Deman’s report stated that

whoever broke into the vehicles also appar-ently entered a screened porch on the house and stole fi ve fi shing rod and reels.

The detective said that both of the vehicles were unlocked, and that the homeowners and their children were in the home when the burglary occurred.

Detective Van Deman stated in his report that the items taken from the home were found in Chapa’s car. Also found in the car was a garbage can containing pieces of elec-trical wire that had been stripped of insula-tion, jumper cables, wire nippers, four hard hats, several spools and bundles of copper wire, a tool box with miscellaneous electrical tools and several bags of tools and electrical parts.

When asked why he allegedly committed the break-ins, the suspect reportedly told the detective “... he was drunk and bored.”

Grove worker jailed on burglary, theft charges

Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda

Donation to the sheriff’s offi ceOn Friday, Aug. 19, Steve Nelson, owner of Okeechobee Discount Drugs, presented the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce with three pairs of waders to be used by the outside work squad in cleaning Taylor Creek and the canal on S.E. Eighth Avenue. Taking part in the presentation are, left to right, Ron-nie White, jail administrator, Mr. Nelson, Sheriff Paul May, Okeechobee City Councilman Mike O’Connor and Undersheriff Noel Stephen.


Two Okeechobee teens have been arrest-ed for their alleged connection in the theft of a dirt bike motorcycle.

Blake Austin Dickson, 16, N.E. 16th St., and David Geary, 13, N.E. Seventh Lane, were both arrested Friday, Aug. 19, on a charge of grand theft auto.

The two teens were booked into the Okeechobee County Jail then taken to the St. Lucie Regional Detention Center in Fort Pierce.

An arrest report by Deputy Cody Hurst, of the Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Offi ce (OCSO), stated that the 2004 Honda CRF was valued at $1,000.

According to the deputy’s report, the owner of the motorcycle noticed the red and white dirt bike was missing from his home on Friday.

The victim then drove around the neigh-borhood and when he saw two boys walk-ing on the street, he asked them about the missing dirt bike and they reportedly told him they took it.

Deputy Hurst said the dirt bike was found at Geary’s home, and returned to its owner.

Teens charged in motorcycle theft


A woman was arrested on several charg-es, including driving under the infl uence, after she allegedly crashed her car then fl ed the scene on foot.

Cheryl Lynn Wheeler, 37, S.W. 11th St., was also charged Thursday, Aug. 18, with the felonies of leaving the scene of an ac-cident with injury and child abuse. Besides the DUI charge, she was also charged with the misdemeanor of driving while license suspended with knowledge.

She is being held in the Okeechobee County Jail in lieu of $5,750 bond.

An arrest report by Deputy Heath Hughes, of the Okeechobee County Sher-iff ’s Offi ce (OCSO), stated that he was sent to the scene of a car crash in the 900 block of U.S. 98 N. around 2:16 p.m. The report stated that the sheriff ’s offi ce was contact-ed by a juvenile who was in the car with Wheeler.

Deputy Corporal Don Ellis also respond-

ed and reportedly found Wheeler on the railroad tracks, just east of the crash site.

According to the deputy’s report, the juvenile said Wheeler was driving around 100 mph when she tried to turn off U.S. 98

N. onto N.W. Ninth St. The juvenile reportedly said the woman tried to take the turn at 80 mph, but the car slid off the road and into a ditch. At that point, she bailed out of the 2007 Ford and ran east toward the railroad tracks.

Deputy Hughes went on to state that Wheeler agreed to a urinalysis that

indicated a positive result for methadone and amphetamine.

The juvenile was taken to Raulerson Hospital and treated for a possible knee injury, added the arrest report. After treat-ment, the juvenile was released to a family member.

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Library Book Club to meetEveryone is invited to the Friends of the

Okeechobee Library Book Club. The group will meet to discuss Swamplandia by Karen Russell on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m., in the library board room. If you haven’t read the book but would like to come listen and see how the book club works, you are most welcome. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call Jan at 863-357-9980.

Martha’s House to host yard sale

Martha’s House is having a yard sale on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 25 and 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will be held at 4134 Hwy. 441 N., Okeechobee, behind our out-reach offi ce. You can call 863-763-2893 for information.

Naranon meeting plannedAre you struggling with the addiction

problem of a loved one? You are not alone? Join us at “Finding Hope” Thursday night Naranon Meeting on Aug. 25, at 7:30 p.m., Church of Our Saviour, 300 N.W. 3rd St. As a 12-step program, we offer our help by shar-ing our experience, strength and HOPE!

Teen Dance Party set for Aug. 27

It’s back to school and time for another Teen Dance Party! Saturday, Aug. 27, is the date set for the next event for teens and ‘tweens ages 12-16. The party starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. Just $7 for entry includes pizza, soda and chips, live music, games and more! For more information, please contact Teresa Chandler at 863-801-4996.

OCRA sets fi nal football, cheerleader signups

On Saturday, Aug. 27, you can sign your child up to participate. This will be your last opportunity to sign up. We will be at the score tower at the sports complex from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please have a copy of the child’s birth certifi cate and signup fee. Cost to play: Football (7–14) $75; Flag (4,5 & 6) $45; Cheerleaders (4–14) $45. For more in-formation, call 863-634-0515.

Benefi t planned for Beard family

A benefi t to help the John Beard familywill be held Saturday, Aug. 27, from 1 until 6p.m. at the Pier II Motel on U.S. 441 S.E. Thebenefi t, sponsored by Style Studio CustomMotorcycle Shop, will help raise money tooffset expenses incurred by Mr. Beard whenhis wife of 13 years died unexpectedly. Bar-becue dinners will be sold for $8 per plate.There will also be an auction, 50/50 draw-ing, a corn hole tournament, karaoke andfi refi ghters from the Okeechobee City FireDepartment will square off against theircounterparts from Okeechobee County Fire/Rescue in a relay race. For information orto-go plates, call 863-697-8644 or 863-634-1055.

Okeechobee golf team to hold fundraiser

Sponsors and four-man teams are wel-come to take part in the annual OHS Golfteam fundraiser tournament scheduledfor Saturday, Aug. 27, at the OkeechobeeGolf and Country Club. OHS Golf CoachKenny Buckner said the event is a best-ball,four-man scramble with a shotgun start atapproximately 8 a.m. The cost is $50 perperson and $200 per team. Hole sponsorscost $100 and two-hole sponsorships andone entry fee can be purchased for $200.For more information call Coach Buckner at863-634-0324 or Okeechobee High School at863-462-5025.


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Joseph ‘Joe’ MurrayOKEECHOBEE — Joseph “Joe” Murray, of

Okeechobee, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, in Lawnwood Regional Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 18, 1949, in Springfi eld, Ohio, to James Murray and Bertha Fisher. He was a Nursing Home administrator for 30 years. He had been a resident of Okeechobee since 1990. He was a member of the Okeechobee Church of God.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ber-tha Fisher; and stepfather, John Fisher.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Pat Murray; father, James Murray and stepmoth-er, Mary Ann of Longwood, Fla.; daughter, Emi-ly Taylor (Mike) of Okeechobee; granddaughter, Brooke Taylor; father and mother-in-law, Othel and Nadine Phillips of Winter Garden; brother, James Murray (Abby) of Ohio; sister, Shirley Wise (Ray) of Ohio; son, Sean Murray of New York; step-sisters, Susan Glassford of Long-wood, Juanita Gorman (Donald) of Sanford; sis-ters-in-law, Kathie Wilfert (Paul) of Ohio and Jeanie Turner of Winter Garden; and nine niec-es and eight nephews.

The family received friends on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Buxton Funeral Home Chapel, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee. Services were held on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. in the Okeechobee Church of God with Pastor Mark Smith offi ciating. Interment fol-lowed in Evergreen Cemetery.

On-line condolences may be made at www.buxtonfuneralhome.com.

All arrangements are entrusted to the loving care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Ceme-tery, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee.

Sharon Nichols, 62OKEECHOBEE — Sharon Nichols, 62, former-

ly of Okeechobee, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Campbellton Graceville Hospital in Graceville, Fla.

She was born April 10, 1949, in Brook-lyn, N.Y.

Sharon is survived by her husband, James Nichols; sons, Richard Knapp of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., Christopher Nichols of Crest-view, Fla.; daugh-ters, Regina (Heath) Taylor of Graceville, Christine Knapp of Crest-view; and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at the First Baptist Church, 401 SW 4th St., Okeechobee, with Pastor Randy Huckabee offi ciating. A reception will follow at The Rock.

Lenna E. Marshall, 76YORK, Pa. — Lenna E. Marshall, 76, formerly

of Okeechobee, entered into rest, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehab. Center. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Marshall.

Born on July 22, 1935, in W. Jefferson, N.C., Lenna was the daughter of the late Rufus H. and Blanche (Elliott) Ray.

Prior to her retirement, she last worked as a clerk for the Glades County Courthouse. Lenna was a member of Buckhead Ridge Christian Church.

There will be a viewing from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., 902 Mt. Rose Ave., York. The funeral service will begin at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be 1 p.m. Monday in Ortona Cemetery in Ortona, Fla.

Mrs. Marshall is survived by one son, John D. Sanders and wife, Cathy of Manchester; two daughters, Joanne Sanders-Bardsley and hus-band, Rod of Baltimore, Md. and Barbara Hill and husband, John of Jacksonville, Fla.; two granddaughters, Kimberly Hill and Madison Sanders; three brothers, Russell, Albert and Robert Ray; two sisters, Jean Reeves and Laura Ragan; numerous nieces and nephews. Three stepdaughters, Nancy Thomas and husband Greg of Columbia, Md., Lauren Landerman and husband Art of Glen Burnie, Md. Patty Marshall of Olney, Md. One stepson Robert Marshall Jr and wife Kristina of Bethesda. Several step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Dale Sanders, Jr., one stepson, Jimmy Marshall and three brothers, James, Ralph and Howard Ray.

In lieu of fl owers, memorial contributions may be made to Buckhead Ridge Christian Church, 1167 Linda Road (BHR) Okeechobee, FL 34974.

Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory, Okee-chobee is handling local arrangements. Kef-ferFH.com

Thomas L. Underwood, 51OKEECHOBEE — Thomas L. Underwood, 51,

died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at Lawnwood Re-gional Medical Center in Fort Pierce.

Born April 29, 1960, in Cass, Mo., Thomas was a resident of Okeechobee since 1985. His joy in life was caring for his family.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Underwood of Springfi eld, Tenn.; one son, Jessie Padgett of Cottonwood, Tenn.; daughters, Amanda Under-wood and Tabetha Brown, both of Springfi eld; nine grandchildren; brothers, Bill (Perla) Under-wood of Jensen Beach, Barry (Leslie) Under-wood of Portland, Ore.; and sisters, Laurie (Perry) Shaw of Okeechobee, and Bonnie (Cur-tis) Wood of Las Vegas, Nev.

There will be no services held at this time.Friends may send condolences online to

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and Paul Buxton of Buxton-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, 3833 S.E. 18th Terrace, Okeechobee, Fla.

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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).

• Timothy O’Brien Crews, 37, S.E. 26th St., Okeechobee, was arrested Aug. 19 by Deputy Keith Murrish on a charge of felony child abuse. His bond was set at $10,000.

• Angela Kaye Cross, 36, S.E. 26th St., Okeechobee, was arrested Aug. 19 by Dep-uty Keith Murrish on a charge of felony child abuse. Her bond was set at $10,000.

• Bobby Gene Newton, 32, N.E. Seventh Lane, Okeechobee, was arrested Aug. 19 by the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force on a felony charge of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and a misdemeanor charge of driving while license suspend-ed with knowledge. His bond was set at $10,250.

• Daniel Cavazos, 24, LaBelle, was arrest-ed Aug. 19 by Deputy DeMarcus Dixon on a charge of battery (domestic) by strangula-tion. His bond was set at $15,000.

• Leonard Leon Williams, 28, Robinson Ave., Kissimmee, was arrested Aug. 19 by Deputy DeMarcus Dixon on an Okeechobee County felony warrant charging him with failure to appear - resisting a law enforce-ment offi cer without violence. He is being held without bond.

• Rosalino Yanez, 31, N.W. 44th Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested Aug. 19 by Dep-uty Matthew Crawford on felony charges of possession of cocaine and tampering with physical evidence. He was also charged with the misdemeanor of driving while li-cense suspended with knowledge. His bond on these charges was set at $4,500. Yanez was also arrested later by Deputy DeMarcus Dixon on an Okeechobee County warrant charging him with failure to appear - pos-session of cocaine. He is being held without bond on that charge.

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.


A West Palm Beach couple initially charged with four counts of animal cruelty each, entered into a plea deal with the state Tuesday and were each given felony probation.

David Nathaniel How-ell, 67, and Kathlene Elveta Howell, 69, each entered a plea on Aug. 23 of no con-test to one count of felony animal cruelty.

The couple, who were arrested May 4, had 74 cows and calves on 80 acres of land along N.W. 96th St. and N.W. 220th St. in Okeecho-bee County.

Okeechobee County Sheriff ’s Offi ce dep-uties Howard Pickering and Rusty Hartsfi eld, acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, went to the Howell’s property in the 17000 block of N.W. 96th St. According to Deputy

Pickering’s report they found the “ ... cattle to be very distressed—in poor condition.”

The deputy’s report went on to state that a cow was found lying on an incline in a dry

ditch, with its calf nearby. The cow was pulled off the incline and was then able to sit up.

Deputy Pickering’s re-port indicated there were 47 cows on the 40-acre pasture. He added that he counted 15 to 16 calves.

There was also no grass on the property and it was covered with cow feces, added the deputy’s report.

“They (the couple) said they were having a hard time getting hay,” Deputy Pickering said of the Howell’s reason for letting the animals starve.

Two cows were subsequently euthanized due to their malnourished condition.

Okeechobee Animal Control offi cers were called to the scene and arrangements

were made to have hay and fresh water de-livered to the area. A neighbor also agreed to move the cattle to his property where there was plenty of grass.

Deputy Pickering added that he found another 40-acre site owned by the Howell’s where there were another 27 head of cattle that were in the same condition as the oth-ers.

“As part of their 24-month probation, they will not be permitted to possess or raise any cattle,” said Assistant State Attorney Ashley Albright of the Howell’s, adding that they will also be subject to warrantless searches while on probation.

The couple were also ordered by Circuit

Court Judge Robert Belanger to pay a $500

fi ne, as well as all court costs and fees.

Mr. Albright, who prosecuted the case,

said the Howell’s cattle were seized and

sold. The proceeds of that sale went to the

sheriff ’s offi ce to pay for the cost of the in-

vestigation.

The prosecutor added that although

the couple was sentenced in Okeechobee

County, they can have their probation trans-

ferred to Palm Beach County since they live

in West Palm Beach.

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser-vation Commission (FWC) will host a free hunter safety course, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in Moore Haven.

People seeking certifi cation must suc-cessfully complete the online hunter edu-cation course and print and bring their fi nal Web report to the FWC course on Aug. 27.

The course will be held at the Glades County Sheriff ’s Offi ce Shooting Range in Moore Haven, on Gun Club Road, three miles north of U.S. 27 on State Road 78.

Students will learn about hunting laws, hunter ethics/responsibility and safe gun handling, among other topics, before tak-ing the fi nal test. The course also includes

live-fi ring instruction on a shooting range. Space is limited, and reservations are

required. Participants can make reserva-tions at: MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling 561-625-5122. A statewide schedule of hunter safety classes is available at: My-FWC.com/HunterSafety.

Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course before purchasing a Florida hunt-ing license. Parents or legal guardians must accompany children under 16 years of age to all classes. To participate in the live-fi re exercises, children under 18 years old must present a parental release form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

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Sinkhole at Freshman campus being repaired


Besides a 12-foot sinkhole in the middle of a school campus, the fi rst offi cial day of the school year went off without a hitch Monday.

Okeechobee Freshmen Campus offi cials arrived on campus Monday to fi nd the large sinkhole in the common area near the bus loop. The staff quickly put yellow caution tape and barricades up and brought in David Stokes Construction to fi x the problem.

Superintendent Ken Kenworthy said the work would take a few days. He noted it didn’t impact students or school buses.

There were some glitches at the new Okeechobee Achievement Academy. While the school doors opened on time and the bus loop was paved, there was no parking lot for employees or visitors.

School employees parked at the nearby operations center. The parking lot could take a week or so to complete. A sub contrac-tor had to quit the job in the fi nal weeks of construction and the rain lately has slowed down the paving project.

“I think the fi rst day was a pretty success-ful day,” Mr. Kenworthy said, “The objective of the fi rst day is to get the kids here, get them fed and get them home.”

Mr. Kenworthy said the kids were really

excited to come to the new Okeechobee Achievement Academy. The school board does plan a ribbon cutting and open house for the public but no offi cial date has been set.

While student enrollment is down this year, Mr. Kenworthy said it is too early to tell if there will be a huge change.

There were 5,986 students reporting to Okeechobee County schools this year which compared to 6,145 on the fi rst school day of 2010.

He noted the schools traditionally grow in attendance as the school year progresses. They make offi cial counts on the weeks of Oct. 10 and Feb. 13.

“It is diffi cult to base decisions on the fi rst day of school. We base them on 11 day counts. Traditionally our enrollment grows between six and seven percent from the fi rst day of school until October,” he said.

Part of the reason for that is the large mi-grant family population, student illness, fam-ily vacations, and other family issues.

Okeechobee High School had 1,119 students, the freshman campus 481, Os-ceola Middle School 852, Yearling 682, the Okeechobee Achievement Academy 99, Central Elementary 551, Everglades Elemen-tary 608, North 625, Seminole 604, and South 363.

Some students were turned away be-cause they need booster shots or vaccina-tions, but that is not unusual for the fi rst week of school. There were a few glitches with school bus routes where students

boarded the wrong bus, but the mistakes were recognized and all students did return home safely.

Mr. Kenworthy said the sinkhole incident was possibly the only thing out of the ordi-nary for the fi rst day of school.

He said a slab of concrete sank into the dirt, possibly due to the recent heavy rains. He said it would be repaired quickly.

Mr. Kenworthy also spoke on the recent transfer of two OHS varsity football play-ers to John Carroll High School and said his inquiry appears to show no wrongdoing took place.

He said the school system was notifi ed by John Carroll that the students had en-rolled there.

“We have the ut-most respect for John Carroll and its coach-ing staff and I’m told their coach is very dili-gent in following the rules. We recognize

those students have the choice to attend whatever high school they want,” he added.

First day of school in district goes smoothly

Okeechobee News/Diana WhitehallThe Thursday, Aug. 18, Kiwanis meeting was held at The Lodgeat the Lake Family Restaurant. In the photo from left to right are,Adam Homer and J.D. Mixon along with a canoe they built forthe very fi rst Adam Bryant Minimal Regatta hosted by the Kiwan-is Club and the speaker, Alta Mosley, who is the new Director ofthe Agri-Civic Center. To sign up and learn more about the Mini-mal Regatta to be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. go to: www.minimalregatta.com. Ms. Mosely talked to the Kiwanis membersabout how she has learned through her past experiences aboutthe importance of believing in a strong sense of customer ser-vice which will help grow the number of events held at the Agri-Civic Center which have grown substantially over the past fewyears. Some new events they would like to have at the Agri-CivicCenter are gun shows, craft shows and a possible airboat showand they are always open to more suggestions.


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Okeechobee has two star golfers on the high school squad this year that could lead the team a long way. Ultimately the success of their season will be determined by the younger and less experienced golfers.

Coach Kenny Buckner has two sure things in Richard Donegan, one of the best golfers in the state, and Kodi Stephen, who returns at full strength this year.

The team does have to replace a couple of valuable golfers like Tyler Platt, Tim Gray and Mike Watson who graduated.

Tyler Finney and Justin Morgan played some last year and Billy Childers and Cutter Crawford are expected to slide into conten-tion for starting roles this year.

“Our three, four and fi ve guys are the ones that will have to come through and work hard. We will have to depend on them a lot of the time,” he said.

Buckner said he expects the squad to be pretty good. He noted the team will ride Donegan, who fi nished 18th in the state last year and expect Stephen to be at full strength after he lost most of last year due to a back injury.

“I think the good thing is our younger guys can relax and have no pressure and learn the game. That should help next year,” he added.

The district will include top teams like Jensen Beach, Vero Beach and Martin Coun-ty. Coincidentally, Okeechobee fi nished 4th

last year, behind these three schools.“I think the team last year worked very

hard at fi rst but I think they might have been affected by a case of senioritis,” he noted.

Buckner said the team should have a goal of reaching the regional and even the state tournament. He said he would be dis-appointed if Donegan doesn’t return to the state as an individual.

Buckner has emphasized to the golfers to focus on their own games and the golf course during matches. He said too many times the golfer worries about their oppo-

nent and how long they hit the ball or their opponent’s score. He said the team needs to be focused more on their game and the course.

“They have to stay within themselves and play their game. Afterward we will add up the strokes and see what happens. If we do that we’ll be much better off,” he said.

The team has missed out on the playoffs for the past two years. Many considered the team talented enough to reach the regional. This year is no different. Buckner said he hopes the team can reach their potential

“I think we can do it. We have the experi-ence and we have all season to prepare for the district tournament,” he said.

The golf team will hold a fundraiser golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Okeechobee Golf and Country Club. For further information call Buckner at 863-634-0324.

Buckner said they hope to have up to 25 teams. He noted the tournament provides the funds to have the OHS golf teams each year. Volunteers and hole sponsorships are needed. The team will also hold an eight-team tournament on Sept. 12 with top dis-trict contenders Vero Beach and Jensen Beach expected to compete.

The team will also play at a nationally prestigious tournament in Sebring again this year. Okeechobee High School is one of 48 schools invited to that September tourna-ment.

OHS boys golf team ready for new season

Okeechobee News/Charles MurphyKodi Stephen is back at full strength this year and should be a key golfer for the OHS boys team.


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Okeechobee Brahman football players have been anxious to get to their fi rst game of the season and this year the game will be two days earlier than expected.

The threat of Hurricane Irene persuaded school offi cials to change the OHS vs. John Carroll High School game date to Wednes-day, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m.

Coach Myron Jackson said school offi -cials were in the fi nal stages of getting offi -cials and other arrangements ready in time for the game.

With less time to prepare, Okeechobee will have to rely on their experienced players this year that include offensive starters from last year Thor Harden, John Kemp, Bobby Jo Garza and Al Morris.

The backfi eld will include D.J. Washing-ton at quarterback, who missed all of 2010 due to injury, and running backs Jose San-tibanez and Ty’Ronte Files.

The defense appears to be further along with Kemp, Cade Stokes, Eddie Neal, Wash-ington, Santibanez, Cody Walker, Seth He-drick and Thor Harden set to play key roles.

Okeechobee has spent a lot of time working on tackling and fundamentals dur-

ing summer practices. They also intend to be aggressive on defense with stunts and blitzes.

John Carroll went 3-7 last year but lost 11 seniors. Three kids have battled to become the team’s starting quarterback. Peirce Halle-ran seemed to have the edge in the spring as he completed 4 of 10 passes for 47 yards in a 42-6 loss to Jensen Beach. Other candidates include Matt Celidonio and James Longer-beam.

Another player to watch is kicker Evan Percoco who has a strong and accurate leg.

John Carroll also features two Okeecho-bee kids, Aukeemian Mills and Lavante Spiv-ey, who transferred. Both fi gure to play key roles on both sides of the ball for the Rams.

The game will be played at Okeechobee High School.

OHS Brahmans to play John Carroll tonight


The Brahman offense returns four start-ers on the offensive line and their coordi-nator hopes that experience and talent up front will help the younger skill position players have some success this year.

John Kemp, Thor Harden, Cody Walker, and Bobby Jo Garza all played signifi cant time on the offensive line and Alex Guido also gained a lot of experience last year.

Harden, Walker and Garza all bring with them considerable bulk and strength and that extra year of experience should be a big factor in their performance as a group this year. Many of them will have to play on both sides of the ball.

The veteran offensive line will try to open holes for quarterback D.J. Washing-ton, who could also be moved around to tail back and wide receiver. Cade Stokes has moved into a position to help at quarterback while Joey Santibanez and Ty’ronte Files fi gure to be the primary run-ning backs.

Positions are open at wide receiver be-hind top threat Al Morris. In the mix are younger players like Zac Wingfi eld and Ed-die Neal. Will Jackson should start at tight end.

“Our motto is to get our top athletes on the fi eld as much as possible,” offensive coordinator Jon Enrico said. “Our issue right now is fi nding some depth.”

Enrico said in addition to offense, the team really focused on special teams dur-ing their summer practices. He explained that special teams are almost as important as offensive and defensive units. He said if you start on special teams you have a chance to set the tone for the game.

“The kids seem to be really excited and focused about playing their position. I con-sider starters on special teams starters for the team. Right now we want to build up

our depth,” he added.The team had between 45 and 50 play-

ers for both varsity and junior varsity at practices this month. Enrico said a few ad-ditional players should join the program once school starts on Monday.

Enrico said he expects a spirited battle for a starting position at wide receiver. He said he likes the potential of the candidates. He said even a few freshmen have caught the eye of the coaching staff.

Khalil Smith had an inside track on a job at running back but has been slowed by an injury.

OHS Brahman offensive team ready for season

Okeechobee News/Charles MurphyD.J. Washington fi res a pass during a drill at the OHS football practice on Monday.

The American Red Cross is looking for Disaster Services Volunteers for this Hur-ricane Season! There are 4 main areas where volunteers are needed: Shelter Operations, Mass Care Feeding, Damage Assessment, Administrative Functions. All necessary training is free of charge, and a background check will be required. If you would like to give of your time and talents to help your local community residents in times of disaster, please call your Okeechobee Branch offi ce at 863-763-2488.

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Public Notice

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2010 CA 251

UPS CAPITAL BUSINESS CREDIT, a foreign corporation authorized toconduct business in the state of Florida, Plaintiff,V.BUILDING BLOCKS PRESCHOOL OF OKEECHOBEE, INC., a Florida corpora-tion; LG INVESTMENTS LLC, a Florida limited liability company; LEONCIO GARCIA, an individual; Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Default Final Judgment of Foreclosure as to Real and Personal Property dated March 31, 2011 and en-tered in Case No.: 2010 CA 251, in the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Cir-cuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein Building Blocks Preschool of Okeechobee, Inc., LG Investments, LLC, and Leoncio Garcia are Defendants, and according to the Order Rescheduling the Foreclosure Sale, entered on July 27, 2011 I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room, Second Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida at 11:00 a.m., on the 21st day of Septem-ber, 2011, the following described real property as set forth in said Default Final Judgment of Foreclosure as to Real and Personal Property, to wit:

Lot 7 and the North 1/2 of Lot 8, Block 40, FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page(s) 17, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.

and Lots 11 and 12, Block 35, FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, ac-

cording to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page(s) 17, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.

Property address: 1811 & 1903 SW 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (the “Real Property”) and Personal property as set forth in said Default Final Judgment of Foreclosure as to Real and Personal Property, to wit:

all buildings and improvements of every kind and description now or here-after erected or placed thereon, and all fi xtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter owned by Mortgagor and attached to or con-tained in and used in connection with [the Property], including but not lim-ited to all apparatus, equipment, machinery, motors, elevators, fi ttings, radiators, gas ranges, ice boxes, mechanical refrigerators, awnings, shades, screens, offi ce, equipment and other furnishings, and all plumb-ing, heating, lighting, cooking, laundry, ventilating, refrigeration, incinerat-ing, air-conditioning and sprinkler equipment and all fi xtures and appurtenances thereto; and all renewals or replacements thereof or arti-cles in substitution therefore, whether or not the same are or shall be at-tached to said building or buildings in any manner; it being mutually agreed that all the aforesaid property owned by [Building Blocks] and placed by it on [the Property] shall, so far as permitted by law, be deemed to be affi xed to the realty and covered by [the] Mortgage.

(the “Personal Property”).

DATED this 29th day of July, 2011.SHARON ROBERTSON

Clerk of CourtBy: Sandra L. Creech

Deputy Clerk 394149 ON 8/24,31/2011

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK

OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Pursuant to the fi nal decree of fore-closure entered in a case pending in said Court, docket number: 2010-CA-580, the style of which is:

FIRST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF INDIANTOWN, a Florida Banking Association, PlaintiffVS.GREGORY A. STEVENS andBARBARA A. STEVENS, his wife, Defendants.

Notice is hereby given that the un-dersigned, SHARON ROBERTSON, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Okeecho-bee County, Florida, will on the 21st day of September, 2011, at 11:00 A.M., at the Okeechobee County Ju-dicial Center, 312 Northwest 3rd Street, Jury Assembly Room, Second Floor, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, in the City of Okeechobee, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the high-est and best bidder for cash, the fol-lowing described property situated in Okeechobee County, Florida, to-wit:

LOT 59, UNIT 7, TREASURE IS-LAND, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 60, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE-CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH 1973 DOU-BLE WIDE MOBILE HOME LO-CATED THEREON.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER-EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. WITNESS my hand and the offi cial seal of said Court, this 19th day of August, 2011.

SHARON ROBERTSON, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee

County, FloridaBY: Sandra L. Creech

DEPUTY CLERKLaw Offi ces of Cassels & McCallJohn D. Cassels Jr., EsquirePost Offi ce Box 968Okeechobee, Florida 34973395760 ON 8/24,31/2011

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURESALE BY CLERK

OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Pursuant to the fi nal decree of fore-closure entered in a case pending in said Court, docket number: 2009-CA-522, the style of which is:

SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK ASSUCCESSFUL BY MERGER TOBIG LAKE NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff,VS.STANTON D. WILLIAMS andKATHLEEN J. WILLIAMS, his wife, Defendants.

Notice is hereby given that the un-dersigned, SHARON ROBERTSON, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Okeecho-bee County, Florida, will on the 21st day of September, 2011, at 11:00 A.M., at the Okeechobee County Ju-dicial Center, 312 Northwest 3rd Street, Jury Assembly Room, Second Floor, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, in the City of Okeechobee, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the high-est and best bidder for cash, the fol-lowing described property situated in Okeechobee County, Florida, to-wit:

LOT 10, ESTATES AT OKEECHO-BEE PINES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORD-ED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 54, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE-CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER-EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. WITNESS my hand and the offi cial seal of said Court, this 19th day of August, 2011.

SHARON ROBERTSON, Clerk of theCircuit Court of Okeechobee

County, FloridaBY: Sandra L. Creech

DEPUTY CLERKLaw Offi ce of Cassels & McCallJohn D. Cassels, Jr., EsquirePost Offi ce Box 968Okeechobee, Florida 34973395758 ON 8/24,31/2011

Public NoticeIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISIONFile No. 2010WD170

IN RE: ESTATE OF INEZ UNDERHILL Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Inez Underhill, deceased, whose date of death was October 28, 2010, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 Northwest 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. The names and ad-dresses of the Personal Representa-tive 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 DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of fi rst publication of this notice is August 17, 2011. Attorney for Personal Representative:Rachel L. Drude, EsquireFlorida Bar No.0061127/SPN 03085931BATTAGLIA ROSS DICUS & WEIN PA980 Tyrone BoulevardSt. Petersburg, FL 33710Telephone: (727) 381-2300Fax: (727) 343-4059ATTORNEYS FORPERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Personal Representative:SANDRA DUNCAN8031 S.R. 64 East

Zolfo Springs, FL 33890395172 ON 8/17,24/2011

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

The Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast (DBA, Work-force Solutions) - Region 20 and the Treasure Coast Job Training Consor-tium announce a meeting of the Workforce Development Board to which all persons are invited:

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 8:00 a.m.Place: Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast 584 NW University Blvd., Suite 100 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

PURPOSE: To discuss matters con-cerning the Workforce Investment Act, American Recovery and Rein-vestment Act of 2009 (ARRA - Work-force Stimulus projects and budgets), Workforce Employment Opportu-nities, the Welfare Transition Pro-gram, One-Stop Career Centers and the Workforce Development Board (DBA, Workforce Solutions). A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting:

Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast DBA, Workforce Solutions 584 NW University Blvd., Suite 100 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Should any person wish to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced meeting, they will need to ensure a verbatim re-cording of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based, in order to provide a record for judicial review.395361 ON 8/24/2011

Public Notice

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.2010CA69

OAK TREE PLACE HOMEOWN-ERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida corporation not-for-profi t, Plaintiff,vs.KEVIN P. TIMKO, “JANE DOE”, his wife, if married, real name unknown, and “UNKNOWN TEN-ANT #1” and “UNKNOWN TEN-ANT #2” as occupants, real names unknown, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANTTO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-ant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo-sure entered in Case No. 2010CA69 on July 21, 2011 of the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Flori-da in favor of Plaintiff, OAK TREE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIA-TION, INC., a Florida corporation not-for-profi t, and against Defen-dant, KEVIN P. TIMKO (OWNER). The clerk will sell the property situ-ated in Okeechobee County, Flori-da, described as:

Unit A, of Dwelling Structure 90 of OAK TREE PLACE, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 260, Page 999, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.

at a public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Okee-chobee County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Flori-da 34972 after having fi rst given notice as required by Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, at 11 o’clock a.m., on the 21st day of September, 2011.ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTH-ER THAN THE PROPERTY OWN-ER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DATED this 4th day of August, 2011.

Sharon RobertsonClerk of the Circuit Court

Sandra L. CreechDeputy Clerk

Brennan Grogan, Esquire,Jay Steven Levine Law Group,3300 PGA Boulevard, Suite 570Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.394482 ON 8/24,31/2011

LEGAL NOTICE

A public auction will be held at BMJ Towing, Inc. Lot at 414 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 on Friday the 9th day of Sept. 2011 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Pursuant to Florida statute 713.78 for unpaid towing and storage. Year, Make, Model & Vin’s as follows:

1994 Blue Dodge Ram 15001B7HC16X8RS557535

1999 Maroon Plymouth Breeze1P3EJ46X4XN592224

2007 White 53ft Great Dane Trailer

1GRAA06257J619455

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.395930 ON 8/24/2011

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Public Auction will be held at Johns Towing Service storage lot located at 704 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Okee-chobee, Florida 34972 on SEPTEM-BER 9, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. Pursuant to Florida Statute 713.78 for unpaid towing and storage charges. Year, make, model and VIN are as follows.

1985 FGB 1 BOATVIN#FGBL2393G485

Terms of sale are cash, and no checks will be accepted. Seller re-serves the right of fi nal bid. ALL SALES ARE FINAL! NO REFUNDS WILL BE, MADE! Said automobiles will be sold in “As Is” condition with no guarantee’s.395630 ON 8/24/2011


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The Tuesday, Aug. 23, meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission was the briefest regular meeting in recent memory and consisted mostly of routine items.

Gary Ritter, director of South Florida Wa-ter Management District’s Okeechobee Ser-vice Center, informed commissioners that there was ample storage area for any excess rains that might come our way from a tropi-cal storm or hurricane. He said the upper chain of lakes is at regulation level and the level of Lake Okeechobee leaves a lot of room for storage.

Mitch Smeykal, the county’s emergency operations manager, told commissioners he is monitoring storm conditions.

In an item of interest to fi shing and boat-ing enthusiasts commissioners awarded a contract for the purchase of aluminum fl oating docks and gangway for the Nub-bin Slough boat ramp. The project will be paid for by a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Commissioners also approved Butch’s

Red Neck Yacht Club’s request to rent the amphitheater and adjoining fi eld at Okee Tantie Campground & Marina for $150 for a family fun day - a reduction in rate for a one-time event.

Commissioners approved a settlement to end lengthy and complicated litigation between the county, Hammer Construc-tion Company, Public Risk Management, the county’s insurer and various insurers and their adjusters. The action dates back to work done by Hammer for the county to repair damages done by hurricanes, Charlie, Francis and Jeanne. The litigation deals with disputes over Hammer’s method of billing.

Interim county administrator Robbie Charter reported to commissioners that as of the end of July the budget is right on track. She said that building permits are consistent and the building department is still paying it own way. It appears that year-end balances will be as predicted.

Turning to other action, the board: • scheduled commission meetings for

Sept. 27 instead of Sept. 22, and set Novem-ber meetings for the 10th and 22nd and De-

cember meetings for the 8th and the 22nd; • approved a one-year contract with CAS

Governmental Services to provide legisla-tive services for the county in the amount of $28,000 beginning Oct. 1;

• authorized staff to negotiate a contract with the top ranked consulting fi rm that sub-mitted a bid for an impact fee study; and

• approved the code enforcement spe-cial magistrate’s recommendation to reduce a lien for a code violation; and

• extended the grant period for 10 months for the county-wide radio system.Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at

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The children’s clothes closet at Grace Brethren Church, 701 S. Parrott Ave., is open on Wednesdays in August. There is no cost to those in need. Please call Ada at 863-697-8539 for more information or to donate clothing.

New Testament Baptist Church, 535 N.E. 28th Ave., is having a King James Bible Revival this week through Aug. 25. The speaker will be Dr. Bill Bradley, professor of Bible and History courses including a course devoted to the history and the inspiration of the King James Bible. Special music will be by Jed Maness. Rev. Jim Gilbert is the host pastor. Services will begin at 7 p.m.

Okeechobee Church of God, 301 N.E. Fourth Ave., pres-ents the “So Long Summer Tour” featuring Caleb and Samestate on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. Admis-

sion is $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

Tickets are available at the church, Prit-

chards and Associates and at itickets.com.

First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St., announces a new schedule be-ginning Sept. 4. The Traditional Service will be at 8 a.m. The 11

a.m. service will be a blending of Contem-porary and Traditional Services and Sunday School for all ages will be at 9:30.

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After some well-needed time off for moth-

er nature, it’s now time to get back to racing

and back to school. The Hendry County Mo-

torsports Park is ready to re-open its gates for

the second half of the 2011 race season on

Saturday, Aug. 27. The rain put a big damper

on the racing this year so the track decided

to take a break and re-group. Track offi cials

would like to thank all the fans, race teams,

and drivers for their support and patience in

the time they took off.

Saturday’s re-opening will have a special

gate price for that night and a special cause,

with a collection of school supplies for

Okeechobee County school children. It will

only be $5 to enter the grandstands and kids

12 and under will be free. Also kids don’t

forget to bring your bicycles for the kids

bike race (all kids competing will receive a

prize).

Stop by your local store and pick up a few

school supplies before you head to the race

track. They need: #2 pencils, crayons, glue

sticks, tissues, pink erasers, broad tip mark-

ers, safety scissors, pencil case, wide-ruled

spiral bound notebooks, pocket folders, and

pencil crayons. Please help the track help

the children, and come out and have a good

time at the races for only $5. Saturday, Aug.

27, Gates open at 4 p.m. Racing starts at 7

p.m. For more information go to our web

site www.hendryracing.com.

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After a District Title and 19 wins last year there is no surprise that Okeechobee High School expects to have a very good volleyball squad this year. Despite the fact Okeechobee will move to Class 6A in volleyball this year, Coach Todd Jones still expects his squad to reach the post season.

“We really have a strong team returning. We have the ability to do even more than we did last year and I think we can improve on our 19-6 record. I will be surprised if we have more than three or four losses,” he said.

Okeechobee will have sev-eral players return like Sarah Davis, Paige McCrary, Rebekah Bryan, Maranda Serrano, Dar-by Jones, Krista Ward and Maci Thomas. All of them played signifi cant minutes last year when Okeechobee won the District 14-4A Title. Okeecho-bee lost in the fi rst round of the state regional to Titusville.

This year they play district foes like Martin County, South Fork, Port St. Lucie, Sebastian River and Fort Pierce Central.

In addition they will play in several top tournaments which include one at Riverdale High School, and one at the Orlan-do Sport Center. The girls also open their season next week at a preseason tournament in Sebring.

Home matches this year include dates with Summit Christian on Sept. 8, Port St. Lucie on Sept. 20, South Fork on Sept. 27, Jensen Beach on Sept. 29, and Martin County on Oct. 11.

Coach Jones is excited about the caliber of teams Okeechobee has invited to play at our gym this year and said the community should also be excited. He noted in the past, many of the home matches didn’t get large crowds be-cause they were boring and Okeechobee was expected to dominate. He doesn’t expect that trend this year.

“Crowds come on out because there will be great schools here. All of our home matches are going to be a war this year. They will be well worth coming to,” he added.

Jones also scheduled the tough tourna-ments because he felt the girls need to be challenged if they want to advance far in the post season.

Since he has worked with many of the girls for fi ve years he knows how talented they are. He said the girls really have pro-gressed faster than even he expected them to.

“My three seniors are really crushing bombs and have turned it on. I expect a very

strong offense this year,” he added.Jones also praised Davis who will be the

team’s setter because she shows tremen-dous knowledge of the sport and is a vocal leader on the fl oor. He praised Thomas for her defensive and passing skills.

“I really think this is going to be a phe-nomenal year,” he concluded.


Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weir of Okeechobee, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter LaDonna Jean Weir to Earl Wooten

II, the son of Earl and Mary Wooten of Lancing, TN. LaDonna is the granddaughter of the late Lillian and Audley Morgan of Okeechobee.

LaDonna is a graduate of Okeechobee High School class of 2005. She also attends FAU majoring in Elementary Education.

Earl is a graduate of Moore Haven High School class of 1997, also a graduate of IRSC majoring in Public Safety Administration and is now employed with Okeechobee County Fire Rescue as a Lieutenant Fire medic.

The couple have planned a 2012 wedding.

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OHS Volleyball team ready for new season

Okeechobee News/Charles MurphyBrahman Volleyball coach Todd Jones shows some fundamentals to younger players at a recent prac-tice. Okeechobee returns a deep, veteran team this year as they move to Class 6A.

Okeechobee News/Charles MurphyJunior Sarah Davis will serve as the team setter this year. Her vocal lead-ership and discipline will be needed if Okeechobee is to overcome top teams like Martin County, who won the state championship two years ago.

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