Vol. 103 No. 1 Sunday, January 1, 2012 75¢ Plus tax Federal suit fi led against sheriff Happy New Year! and ex-detective By Eric Kopp Brock, who had been in law Cop deaths in Okeechobee News enforcement for 28 years and with Florida increase A lawsuit has been fi led in fed- the sheriff’s offi ce for 24 years, eral court alleging that a former was charged with the felonies of by 13% ... Page 3 detective with the Okeechobee sexual battery by a law enforce- County Sheriff’s Offi ce violated ment offi cer and sexual miscon- U-Save the civil rights of a female county duct between detention facility inmate by forcing her to have sex employee and inmate. store with him. On April 6, 2010, Brock entered boarded up The suit, fi led in the U.S. Dis- into a plea deal with the state and trict Court in Miami, names the was placed on six years proba- ... Page 16 sheriff’s offi ce, former detective tion by Circuit Court Judge Larry Okeechobee News/D. Hamilton T.J. Brock and 10 unnamed John Schack. Brock entered a plea of Does as defendants in the case. no contest to the sexual miscon- Lake Levels Gone fi shin’ Because the inmate was an al- duct charge and the sexual battery leged victim of a sexual assault, charge was dropped by the state. Ron Logan and his wife Pat were not doing too bad bringing The suit, fi le Dec. 1, claims that 13.68 feet in eight fi sh like these during their fi ve hour outing on Lake her name cannot be released at this point. the victim “... was used as a sex Last Year: 12.43 feet Okeechobee on Friday. The couple from Kentucky are winter slave..” by Brock in exchange for residents of Okeechobee. Brock, 53, was fi red by Sheriff 6SRQVRUHG%\ Paul May on July 3, 2009, for al- him not violating the victim’s pro- legedly having sex with the female bation on a previous charge. inmate in his offi ce. He was then It also claims that employees at arrested by Special Agent Vaden the sheriff’s offi ce and Okeecho- 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW School pleased with Shane Pollard of the Florida De- bee County Jail knew what was 63DUURWW$YH partment of Law Enforcement happening and did nothing.  (FDLE) on Oct. 20, 2009. See LAWSUIT — Page 5 Source: South Florida Water interest in coach job Management District. Depth given in feet above sea level By Charles M. Murphy lot of interest. Okeechobee News “When we get back to school next week we will know more. Drop out rate increases Okeechobee High School has Right now we have three to fi ve By Charles M. Murphy percent in 2004-2005. gotten interest from nearly three guys interested that look good, dozen coaches for the open foot- Okeechobee News The graduation rate has also the question is, will they commit fl uctuated with a high of 71.7 per- ball coach position, but to this to coming to Okeechobee?” he The Florida Department of Ed- See page 4 for information about point, no decisions have been cent in 2009-2010, and a low point said. ucation reported this month that of 62.8 percent in 2005-2006, ac- how to contact this newspaper. made. The school only has one open Okeechobee’s graduation rate fell Assistant Principal Dylan Ted- cording to the state. teaching position for a social 3 percent while the drop out rate The rates were skewed a bit by ders said the classifi ed ad for newszap.com studies teacher at this point in rose during the 2010-2011 school graduation rates at the Okeecho- Free Speech Free Ads the coaching position went on time. Mr. Tedders said they have year. bee Achievement Academy and the Florida High School Athletic had no applicants for that posi- The graduation rate stood at the Tantie Juvenile Residential Association website on Dec. 16, tion. 68.9 percent and the drop out rate program. While 329 of 449 stu- and was forwarded to a national Included in the interested at 5.3 percent for 2010-2011. The dents at OHS graduated, only 2 of coaching website known as icoa- drop out rate has stayed between chusa.com, which has fueled a See COACH — Page 5 4.6 percent in 2009-2010, and 7.2 See SCHOOL — Page 5

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Used under license. © 2012 Verizon Wireless. NYMM January2 1, 2012 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20103 Report: Law enforcement deaths up 13% in 2011 By Eric Kopp and struggling to make ends meet, they have Okeechobee News turned to crime and drugs. And, he added, Law Enforcement Offi cer Fatalities After some 45 years in law enforcement, people today “just don’t care” and are more Okeechobee County Sheriff Paul May said willing to kill a cop. Preliminary 2011 Numbers being a cop today is “as dangerous as it’s The NLEOMF points out that a law en- Dec. 28, 2011 ever been.” forcement offi cer is killed in the line of duty in the U.S. every 53 hours. Since the fi rst doc- And a report released Dec. 28 by the Na- 2011 2010 % Change tional Law Enforcement Offi cers Memorial umented line-of-duty death in 1791, more Fund (NLEOMF) backs up the sheriff’s state- than 19,000 law enforcement offi cers in the Total Fatalities 173 153 +13% ment. According to that report 173 federal, U.S. have lost their lives. state and local offi cers have been killed in And, adds the NLEOMF report, Florida Firearms-related 68 59 +15% the line of duty this year. That’s a 13 percent leads the nation in offi cer deaths this year Traffi c-related 64 71 -10% increase over the 153 offi cers killed in 2010, with 14. Texas is second with 13, while New and a 42 percent spike when compared to York is third with 11 and California and Geor- Other causes 41 23 +78% the 122 killed in the line of duty in 2009. gia are next with 10 each. The report points out that the primary Two Florida offi cers have died while on cause of death was gunfi re. In 2011, 68 of- duty just this month alone. When asked about that, Sheriff May ad- fi cers were killed in gun-related incidents. On Dec. 21, Offi cer Arnulfo Crispin of the “Always on Top of the Job” However, in the 13 years prior to this Lakeland Police Department was gunned mitted that while some of his deputies may year the leading cause of deaths were traffi c- down while checking out some suspicious be overweight the majority of them are dedi- related incidents. This year, traffi c deaths individuals. As the 25-year-old father of eight cated to working out and staying fi t. dropped from 71 in ’10 to 64 this year. was checking out one of the individuals for “Some of the local gyms in town give of- “You have a job that keeps you on the a gun, he was shot from behind by another fi cers a break to use their facility,” he said, road all the time and that’s one of the most person. adding that he not only encourages this but dangerous places you can be,” said Sheriff A second offi cer arrived on the scene 7 allows his personnel to drive their patrol cars Re-Roofing Specialists May, a former Florida Highway Patrol troop- minutes later to fi nd Offi cer Crispin dead. to the gym. • Metal & Shingle Roofs er. Deputy Matt Miller, of the Seminole Coun- But, he continued, no matter the amount NLEOMF chairman Craig W. Floyd stat- ty Sheriff’s Offi ce, died Dec. 26 in a motor- of training or the weaponry and safety de- • Flats & Leaks Repair ed in the report that pared down spending cycle accident while tying to make a traffi c vices available to law enforcement offi cers plans play an integral part in the increase in stop. He had been with the sheriff’s offi ce 24 nothing can assure their safety because FREE ESTIMATES offi cer deaths. years, and had previously served three years more people today are willing to take their “Drastic budget cuts affecting law en- with the Longwood Police Department. lives. State Lic.#CCC1327338 forcement agencies across the country have The 27-year veteran had his emergency “It’s just the mindset,” said Sheriff May. put our offi cers at grave risk,” said Mr. Floyd lights and siren on and was trying to catch “The pendulum has swung away from law 863-357-3838 in the report. “At a time when offi cers are up to a speeding vehicle when the driver of enforcement right now.” facing a more cold-blooded criminal ele- another vehicle made a left turn in front of ment and fi ghting a war on terror, we are him and caused a collision. cutting vital resources necessary to ensure Deputy Miller, 53, is survived by his wife their safety and the safety of the innocent and children. citizens they protect.” The NLEOMF report goes on to point out But Sheriff May has a different take on the that 27 offi cers died this year as a result of current situation. job-related illnesses. And because of the rig- “Drugs and the economy are probably ors and stress of the job, more and more of- why right now,” he said. fi cers are now spending hours in the gym to Because so many people are out of work keep themselves in better shape. Youth Basketball League signups under way Okeechobee County Parks & Recreation is conducting sign-ups for the 2012 Youth Basketball League Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Jan. 6. Reg- istration is $40 per child and is being held at 640 NW 27th Lane (in the Sports Complex). Become a member • NO obligation The league will consist of boys and girls in three divisions: 10 & under, 12 & under, and Buddy up with a friend or we can 14 & under. Birth certifi cates must be presented when registering. The age determination date is March 15, 2012. For more information, call 863-763-6950. Coaches, sponsors and help you pair up with another volunteers are encouraged to inquire. member on the list! 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I munity name and your local or state “But when the fullness of the time was have seen that picture many time since, and • I am seeing what appear to be a new come, God sent forth his Son, made of a its lesson stays in my mind: if a man is sowing Public Forum. There, you can create breed of ants. They breed fast in the park woman, made under the law, to redeem new topics or comment on existing to the fl esh he will reap corruption.” —D. L. next to the skate park. There seem to be them that were under the law, that we might Moody. topics. What follows is a sampling of many ant mounts. receive the adoption of sons.” (Galatians 4:4) some of the discussions currently tak- THERE WAS A TIME WHEN REDEMP- • Are fi re ants and crazy ants the same When Jesus was born, sin and supersti- TION WAS FULL. ing place. Thanks for participating! thing? tion had enslaved our world, and was draw- God saw our need and sent His Son—this • These creatures are golden to reddish ing the very life out of it. But instead of turning was the only way the world could avoid the Football coach brown in color and are about the size of a to God for help, mankind went back to the judgment of God. Someone had to inter- very source of the deception and problem. • If the kids don’t care about football and typical fi re ant. If they are disturbed they may cede. The following illustration is a good example the community doesn’t care much either, bite but it is a pinch. They do not sting. The missionary was frustrated because he isn’t it time to step back and fi nd out what • An old man told me a story that a gov- of this terrible mistake: “The Tomb of Eve in a cemetery near could not fi nd a way to explain the gospel to they would come out and support? What do ernment agency had infested people’s land his lost friend. There was a real mental and they care about? As far as football, consid- with these ants in order to make them move Jedda, Arabia, was visited annually by thou- sands of Muslims who, after dropping a coin spiritual block. One day while walking to- ering the number of brain injuries now re- and sell out. These ants make one large gether, they came upon an ant hill. They both ported in high school contact sports, maybe mound and when you disturb it, you see a in a slot, asked and received Eve’s advice— through a speaking tube. When this alleged were struck by how hard these ants were it is time to stop depending on football and million ants with a million eggs and ten to 20 working. As they observed this wonder of fi nd something new. winged ants. I have watched these winged mausoleum was ordered destroyed in 1927, nature, they saw an ant-eater lumbering to- • Football means a lot of revenue to the ants fl y out of a hole in the mound, and I as- the woman who had run the racket from an ward them. “Well this looks like the end for school in many ways. We need a team that sumed they went off to make a new nest. underground room retired with a fortune.— this ant hill,” remarked the missionary. Sorry the community will support. • I don’t know about crazy ants, but my Encyclopedia of 15,000 Illustrations that their study of the ant hill should come to • In the 1980s OHS had good teams and wife has a crazy uncle. The Bible tells us that there was a time the games were very popular. From what when the world was “in bondage under the a close so soon, he said to himself, “I wish I others are saying, it sounds like the kids are Small town atmosphere elements of the world” (See Gal. 4:3). The could become an ant and warn them about just not that interested in or committed to • This is in reply to those people who meaning of this statement, “in bondage un- the ant-eater.” football anymore. I don’t have a child in apparently cannot go a day without shop- der the elements of the world,” is Paul’s way “That’s it!” thought the missionary. Turn- high school right now, so that surprised me ping and want more people and businesses of saying that a man’s elementary notions ing to his friend he said, “My friend, God saw a little. I can’t imagine high school without in Okeechobee. Please go to the city where and ideas about God and the various ways he men as ants working as hard as they knew football. But I would like to hear what the you can sit in bumper to bumper stop and tries to approach God have enslaved the hu- how to but sin was killing them. The only way high school kids think about all this. Do they go traffi c, stand in line for hours to renew man race. But as we will see, God intervened to warn them was to become one of them. care if OHS has a good football team? Are your driver’s license, auto tags and get a just in time by sending His Son in the “full- And along with the warning, Jesus provided a they more interested in something else? If table at a restaurant. Kudos to the County ness of the time.” way for their salvation as their redeemer.” so, what? Commissioners for not dropping the impact THERE WAS A TIME WHEN CORRUP- Peter warned us of this day of terrible de- fees for new development and making those TION WAS FULL. ception when he wrote: “Knowing this fi rst, Thoughts to ponder of us who love the freedom and atmosphere Someone said that we have gone from that there shall come in the last days scoff- • A penny saved is a Government over- of a small town pay to clog our streets. metal images to mental images. It’s an inter- ers, walking after their own lusts, and saying, sight. esting thought that modern idolatry centers Where is the promise of his coming? For since • The older you get, the tougher it is to around our mental images—our images of the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as lose weight, because by then your body Happy New Year success, pride, power and accomplishment. they were from the beginning of the creation. Man’s imagination has always been a fertile and your fat have gotten to be really good • I want to wish everyone in For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by fi eld for temptation. At the time of Noah, God friends. the community a Happy New the word of God the heavens were of old, and • The easiest way to fi nd something lost Year. For many of us, 2011 was a concluded that every thought and imagina- tion of men’s hearts was only evil continually. the earth standing out of the water and in the around the house is to buy a replacement. tough year. People lost their jobs. water: 6 Whereby the world that then was, • He who hesitates is probably right. People lost their homes. But we Perhaps this underlines the importance of lov- • Did you ever notice: The Roman Nu- ing God with all your mind.—Pulpit Digest being overfl owed with water, perished: 7 But have to keep trying and believing the heavens and the earth, which are now, merals for forty (40) are ‘XL’. that if we work hard and work to- We must understand that our minds are exposed to thoughts that are beyond our un- by the same word are kept in store, reserved • The sole purpose of a child’s middle gether, things will get better. We need name is so he can tell when he’s really in derstanding—that they are infl uenced by spir- unto fi re against the day of judgment and per- trouble. to take a hard look at those in Congress itual warfare which is beyond our ability to dition of ungodly men. (2 Pet. 3:3-7) • Did you ever notice: When you put the and get rid of those who are not doing fi ght alone. D. L. Moody gives meaning to our But thanks be unto God, Jesus came at the two words “the” and “IRS” together it spells what is best for the country. Too many text when he revealed the following: “I was fullness of time and He is coming again, as “THEIRS.” are in the pocket of the Wall Street folks. at the Paris exhibition in 1867 and I saw there He promised (See Jn. 14), for all those who • One of the many things no one tells you or the big corporations. a little oil painting, only about a foot square. Look for Him. Dwight L. Moody used to say, about aging is that it is such a nice change • I am so glad 2011 is coming to an The face was the most hideous I have ever “I never preach a sermon without thinking from being young. Being young is beautiful, end. I am hopeful that 2012 will be bet- seen. On the card attached to it was the title that possibly the Lord may come before I but being old is comfortable. ter. “Sowing the Tare.” The face looked more like preach another.”

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January2 1, 2012 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20105 Report: landlord threatened ex-tenant with gun By Eric Kopp (OCSO), stated the inci- handgun. At that time there were eight peo- Okeechobee News dent centered around the ple in or around the home, including two fact that someone had A 74-year-old Okeechobee man is being children, ages 1 and 5, and two teenagers. used the toilet in the home The 16-year-old boy reportedly told the held on bond in the Okeechobee County Jail even though the water deputy that when Reyer returned with the following his arrest for allegedly threatening was turned off. If you’re looking to a former tenant and her family with a hand- “Raymond said he gun in his hand “... he ran out the front door gun. walked around the house because he thought it was meant for him.” Raymond Marrell Reyer Jr., S.W. 144th and became mad because Deputy Hall said foreclosure proceedings save money -- and Parkway, was arrested Thursday, Dec. 29, Raymond of the condition of the on the home started in early November and on eight counts of aggravated assault with a M. Reyer house. Raymond told me the home had been empty since Nov. 14. who isn’t these days? fi rearm without intention to kill. he became real furious Reyer, added the deputy, was allowing the He is being held on $40,000 bond. when he looked inside the toilet ...,” stated woman and her family to move their things -- subscribing to the An arrest report by Deputy Joseph Hall, Deputy Hall’s report. out of the home Thursday. of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce According to the deputy’s report, Reyer Okeechobee News confronted the woman about the toilet and Witness statements indicated that when Arrest Report her 16-year-old son stepped between them Reyer returned to the house he was armed “... with balled fi sts...” and told Reyer not to with a silver handgun and was “... waiving is a real no brainer! The following individuals were ar- threaten his mom. the gun at everyone.” rested on felony or driving under the Reyer reportedly told the deputy that he Reyer apparently told everyone that he And if you enroll today in infl uence charges by the Okeechobee felt threatened so he went to his Chevro- was a retired law enforcement offi cer and our EZPay County Sheriff’s Offi ce. let pickup truck and returned to the home that he had a gun and wasn’t afraid to use • Brittany Marie Daugherty, 23, S.E. 34th armed with a Smith & Wesson .38 special subscription plan, you’ll Lane, Okeechobee, was arrested Dec. 29 by it. Deputy Keith Murrish on a charge of grand not only save REAL theft. Her bond was set at $5,000. ment when it comes to graduation rates and money, but you’ll • Tommy G. Perry, 43, S. Parrott Ave., SCHOOL drop out rates. He praised OHS Principal Okeechobee, was arrested Dec. 29 by Detec- Toni Wiersma for developing new strate- s-t-r-e-t-c-h every cent. tive Captain John Rhoden on Okeechobee Continued From Page 1 gies to keep students in school. He noted Plus we’ll County warrants charging him with giving the Florida Board of Education recently in- give you a false information to a pawnbroker and fail- 24 at OAA graduated within four years and creased the FCAT scores needed for gradua- complimentary none of the 26 students at the Department of ure to return leased property. His total bond tion and that will affect these results. Juvenile Justice program graduated. e-Subscription, so you was set at $7,500. “We are constantly preparing for the • Elaine Camille Lamb, 38, S.R. 78 E., The state reported that 211 of 279 white can read YOUR students graduated within four years of en- FCAT and we will continue to try and im- Okeechobee, was arrested Dec. 29 by the prove our graduation and drop out rates,” Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force on a tering ninth grade, or 75.6 percent. The re- newspaper Glades County warrant charging her with port added that 24 of 41 black students or he added. anywhere via the violation of probation - possession of a con- 58.5 percent, and 82 of 113 hispanic stu- Glades County Schools had a drop out trolled substance. She is being held without dents, 72.6 percent, graduated in four years. rate of 2.4 percent in 2010-2011 with only 3 Internet. bond. The report added that 51 of 900 white stu- of 125 students dropping out. The drop out That’s a value This column lists arrests and not con- dents dropped out for a rate of 5.7 percent. rate had been as high as 13 percent during victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone The drop out rate for black students was 9 2006-2007 in that school system. The gradu- of $72 -- listed here who is later found innocent or percent, with 11 of 122, and 3.9 percent for ation rate stood at 59.2 percent last year. It Yours for has had the charges against them dropped Hispanic students, with 13 of 134. has fl uctuated from a low of 43.7 percent in is welcome to inform this newspaper. The Superintendent of Schools Ken Kenwor- 2007-2008, to a high of 67.1 percent in 2004- FREE information will be confi rmed and printed. thy said there is always room for improve- 2005. if you act ing with assault/battery, aggravated assault were eventually dropped by the state. 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Continued From Page 1 Mr. Tedders said once school resumes A records check shows that she is cur- next Tuesday, he will sit down with High Act now! Limited time offer! rently housed at the Homestead Correction- coaches are two former head coaches from School Principal Toni Wiersma and chart a al Institute where she is serving a fi ve-year Treasure Coast Schools. Visit: sentence following her conviction for aggra- “If they apply for the teaching job, then game plan for the search. The school could https://circulation.newszap.com/ vated assault with a deadly weapon with no we will know how serious they really are,” create a citizens committee to interview can- Email: intention to kill. Mr. Tedders added. didates or just interview them with school [email protected] Department of Corrections (DOC) re- Mr. Tedders said the list of interested administrators. Local applicants will also be Call: 800-282-8586 cords show that she was sentenced to prison coaches range from those with no experi- considered for the job. on July 26, 2010, and is slated to be released ence, to those with considerable experi- Coach Myron Jackson resigned as foot- It’s all about you, your news, your May 24, 2014. She was sentenced by Circuit ence. A few of the applicants have listed NFL ball coach on Dec. 14, after three years in neighbors, your life Court Judge Robert Belanger following her coaches as references. the job. He is continuing as a teacher at the Oct. 19, 2009, arrest for burglary of a dwell- “Some are from Florida, some want to school. 26 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee JanuaryMay 27, 1, 20102012 Obituaries Community Events Obituaries should be submitted to Anne Grace Lafferty the Okeechobee News by e-mailing OKEECHOBEE — Anne Grace Lafferty peace- ConKerr Cancer “sit & sew” Eagles to host Friday [email protected]. Customers may also fully passed away early Friday morning on Dec. request photos and links to online guest ConKerr Cancer’s mission is to provide Steak Dinner Night 30, 2011 at the Hamrick House in Okeechobee. children with cancer or other life changing books. A link to the obituaries is available at She went home to be with the Lord after a long illnesses a feeling of warmth, love and a Jan. 6, 2012 (Happy New Year) Eagles www.newszap.com. battle with cancer. North at 9985 Hwy. 441 North will be having smile through the simple gift of a pillowcase. Anne was born Mar. 5, 1932 in Williamson, their weekly Steak Dinner with music by The Denise A. Slater, 50 West Virginia. She was preceded in death by The next ConKerr Cancer “sit & sew” will Harpers. Come Join us for Gooooood Food her parents, Verland and Della Grace; and be- be held on Tuesday, Jan. 3, from 10:30 a.m. and lots of fun. Proceeds go to the F.O.E. OKEECHOBEE — Denise A. Slater, lost a cou- until 2:30 p.m. Join us at the Okeechobee rageous battle with cancer at the Moffi tt Cancer loved son-in-law, Pat Pendrey; and infant grand- 4137 community benefi t fund. 863-763-2552 daughter, Theresa Suzanne Pendrey. Presbyterian Church, 312 N. Parrott Avenue. Center in Tampa on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011. Bring your sewing machine (or serger) and Born in Stuart, Denise had lived in Okeechobee She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bill fabric and sew with other ladies in our com- since 1988. She was a member of Cornerstone Lafferty of Okeechobee. They moved to Okee- Okeechobee Forecast Baptist Church. Her favorite hobby was doing chobee from West Palm Beach 23 years ago. munity who want to help make a difference cross-stitch. She retired after working as a bookkeeper for a to a sick child. For more information, please She is survived by her husband of 30 years, large construction company in West Palm call Joan at 863-467-0290. Theran Slater; son, Randall Veazie of Ft. Pierce; Beach. daughters, Lottie McCorts, Tabitha (Eric) Vonde- She is also survived by her daughter, Katherine Eagles North host Bingo Night rau, Joni Slater, all of Okeechobee; grandchil- Pendrey (late Pat Pendrey); son, Steve (Jennifer) Lafferty; grandchildren, Brett (Melissa) Pendrey, The Eagles North at 9985 Hwy. 441 North dren, Alyssa, Charles and Justice; sisters, Linda will have Bingo at 1 p.m. until? Proceeds go Local Forecast (Fransisco) Diaz of Vero Beach, Michelle (Matt) Keith (Angela) Pendrey, Austin and Ashlyn Laf- ferty. She and her husband Bill also have fi ve to the F.O.E. 4137 community benefi t fund. New Year’s Day: Sunny, with a high Creech of Virginia, Melissa (Leroy) Nowell of In- near 80. Calm wind becoming north north- diana, Marcy (Curtis) Nowell of Sebring; and a great-grandchildren, Peyton and Taylor Pendrey, west around 5 mph. niece, Shyanna. Shayla, Rance, and Haylee Rae Pendrey. She is Deadline approaches for Parks Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a Visitation will be held at Buxton-Seawinds Fu- also survived by her two sisters, Lee (Mickey) and Rec Basketball league low around 53. Calm wind becoming north neral Home on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, from 2 Neal of Palm Beach Gardens and Norma Smith northwest between 5 and 10 mph. p.m. until service time of 3 p.m. of Williamson, West Virginia; and one niece; The deadline to register for Parks & Rec- and three nephews. reation’s Youth Basketball League is Friday, Extended Forecast In lieu of fl owers, the family suggests dona- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near tions in memory of Denise be made to Susan G. Anne will always be remembered by her fami- Jan. 6. Sign-ups are being held Tuesday-Fri- ly and close friends for her great love of her day. this week from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at 640 69. North northwest wind around 10 mph. Koeman for the Cure, South Florida Affi liate, Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low Good Samaritan Medical Center 5th Floor, 1309 family. She and her husband enjoyed doing ce- N.W. 27th Lane (in the Sports Complex). The ramics together for many years. All who knew around 38. North northwest wind around 10 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 offi ce will be closed Monday, Jan. 2. The fee mph. Friends may send online condolences at her loved her. is $40 per child and will require a birth certif- The family would like to thank all of the work- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. www.buxtonseawinds.com. icate at registration. The league will consist North northwest wind between 10 and 15 All arrangements are under the care and direc- ers at Hospice of Okeechobee because without of boys and girls in three age divisions: 10 & mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. tion of Matthew and Paul Buxton of Buxton-Sea- them this would have been more diffi cult to under, 12 & under and 14 & under. For more Tuesday night: Clear, with a low around winds Funeral Home, 3833 SE 18th Terrace, bear. She received loving care from them at details, call 863-763-6950. 35. North northwest wind around 10 mph. Okeechobee, Florida. home and at their facility. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Edna J. Schmaltz (Bergman) Jan. 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. until service time of Edna J. Schmaltz (Bergman), passed away 1:00 p.m. in the Buxton Funeral Home Chapel, Monday, December 26th, 2011, in Sunrise, Fla. 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee. Brother Joe She was 83. Bishop and Pastor Randy Huckabee will be offi - She was preceded in death by her husband, ciating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Ce- Ronald Schmaltz. metery. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Vernon; All arrangements are entrusted to the loving grandson, George Copeland; granddaughter, care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato- Carrie Anne Ven Meter; and great-grandchil- ry, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee. dren, Ashley and Joshua Van Meter. Online condolences may be made at Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday, www.buxtonfuneralhome.com. January 2, 2012, at Evergreen Cemetery in Okee- chobee, FL. She was loved and will be missed dearly. View obituaries from All arrangements are entrusted to the loving care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato- the past month at ry, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee, Florida. On- line condolences may be made at www.buxton- http://www.legacy.com funeralhome.com.

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Beginning Jan. 9, Raulerson Hospital’s • Annually, approximately 12,000 wom- get teens to take their medicine medical records will be stored electroni- en in the United States get cervical cancer. GAINESVILLE — Skipping doses of professionals to discuss what hinders them cally. This will not change the manner in The good news is that cervical cancer medicine or taking it at the wrong times from taking their medications and develop which you receive your copy of the medi- is highly preventable in the United States, can worsen a patient’s condition and lead plans to tackle these obstacles, said Dr. Beth cal records you request. It may take the thanks to screening tests and a vaccine to to costly complications — even organ rejec- Foster, an associate professor of pediatrics at Health Information Management Depart- tion in patients who have undergone a kid- McGill University in Montreal and the grant’s prevent HPV infections. The Pap Test (Pap ney transplant. ment (Medical Records) up to 48 hours to primary investigator. Using MedMinder’s smear) is one of the most reliable and ef- A consortium of researchers in the Unit- Maya device, patients can also pinpoint process your medical records request. If ed States and Canada, including at the Uni- problem times and patterns, like always you know that you will require a copy of fective cancer screening tests available (It versity of Florida, has received a $2.5 million forgetting to take a dose on Saturday morn- your medical records, please contact Raul- only screens for cervical cancer). Accord- grant from the National Institutes of Health ings. erson Hospital’s Health Information Man- ing to the Centers for Disease Control and to test techniques that may increase medi- After a transplant, patients must take agement Department as soon as possible Prevention, the Pap smear is recommend- cation adherence in perhaps the most chal- drugs that suppress the immune system so to initiate your request. To contact Rauler- lenging population of patients: teenagers. the body does not fi ght off the new organ. ed for all women. When cervical cancer is “Newer medicines and technologies have son Hospital’s Health Information Manage- Not taking them or even just deviating from ment Department (Medical Records), call found early, it is highly treatable and associ- improved the lives of people with illness. But the medication schedule can have dire con- 863-824-2881. ated with long survival and good quality of such improvements have much less of an ef- sequences, Foster said. fect if patients don’t take their medicines on “(Non-adherence) is probably the single life. Early on cervical cancer may not cause time or use the technologies appropriately,” most important reason for graft losses and Cancer awareness any signs or symptoms, so see your doctor said Dr. Vikas Dharnidharka, division chief rejections,” Dr. Foster said. “If you look at January is Cervical Health Awareness of nephrology in the UF College of Medi- annually for a Pap smear and follow up on the risk of graft failure related to the age of cine department of pediatrics and one of the Month. any results that are not normal. patients and plot it, you can see a hump dur- The human papillomavirus (HPV) is study’s investigators. “Teenagers who have Gynecological procedures, including chronic diseases really struggle with being ing the adolescent years. It is defi nitely the the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is adherent.” highest-risk interval, and the reason is likely a common virus that is passed from one minimally invasive procedures, are per- adherence. Adherence dips during this pe- As part of the fi ve-year grant, researchers person to another during sex. At least half formed at Raulerson Hospital by the Sur- riod.” will study whether a menu of techniques, of sexually active people will have HPV at gical Services team. For more information including a high-tech pillbox, will improve The researchers also will examine how some point in their lives, but few women about Raulerson Hospital, call them at 863- how well adolescent kidney transplant pa- outcomes differ from patients in the Cana- tients stick to their medication regimens. dian and U.S. health systems. will get cervical cancer. 763-2151 or visit their website: Raulerson- The pillbox, produced by MedMinder, Although their study focuses on kidney • All women are at risk for cervical can- Hospital.com. For a free physician referral transplant patients, the researchers think the cer. is connected to a monitoring service that or health information, contact Consult-A- tracks when patients take their medicine. fi ndings will translate to patients with other • It occurs most often in women over The device can also send reminders about chronic diseases and conditions as well. age 30. Nurse Referral Service at 863-763-9228. when a dose is due, through texts, emails or “It could be something that could be ap- phone calls, features the researchers hope plied across all populations for all chronic will appeal to tech-savvy teens. conditions,” Dr. Dharnidharka said. “We of- Study participants will be able to choose ten spend 20 years developing new drugs, what options on the pillbox will best work but they will have a limited effect if patients for them. They also will work with health don’t take them.” Raulerson Hospital hosts health support classes Raulerson Hospital will host free Freedom From Smoking Classes for anyone ready to quit smoking on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. in Raulerson Hospital’s In-Service Class- Everyday highly skilled surgeons and our professional room. The new year, is a great time for a new start. Register at 1-800-449-8642. surgical services nursing staff perform many elective, as well Raulerson Hospital hosts a Better Breathers Support Group for COPD sufferers and others with respiratory conditions, on the fi rst Wednesday of each month (beginning as, medically necessary procedures to treat the health needs Feb. 1) in the Raulerson Hospital’s In-Service Classroom. To register or for more infor- of our patients, who are your friends and neighbors. These mation, call 1-800-449-8642. procedures provide a dramatically improved quality of life Raulerson Hospital hosts free Dine with the Doctor medical lectures on the last Tues- day of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. There is no charge for the lecture, but those for our patients. who wish to eat dinner at the hospital must pay for their meals. The events are held in Raulerson Hospital Cafeteria. Preregistration is requested. For information or to register, Many of these procedures call 1-800-449-8642. are laparoscopic, resulting in less scarring and a quicker return to normalcy, like the laparoscopic hysterectomy performed by Board Certified Gynecologist Dr. James Bradfield, who has more than thirty years experience in his field.

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1796 Hwy 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 • (863) 763-2151 • RaulersonHospital.com For a Free Physician Referral & Healthcare Questions, Call 1-800-449-8642 28 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee JanuaryMay 27, 1, 20102012 City council to consider zoning change ordinance By Pete Gawda manufacture, transmission, distribution and the fi rst reading and set the date for a fi nal unfi nished business when they consider a Okeechobee News sale of gas including natural, manufactured public hearing on a proposed ordinance parking waiver for CR Associates for a VA At their fi rst meeting of the new year the or mixed gas. They will also be asked to rat- that would make miscellaneous changes to Clinic at 210 N.W. Fifth St. to allow less than Okeechobee City Council will hold the fi rst ify approval of a police grant application for update the city’s land development regula- 18 parking spaces. reading and set the date for a fi nal public electronic equipment. Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at tions. www.newszap.com. Reporter Pete Gawda can hearing on an ordinance that would change In two other land use issues the council Council members will also take up some be reached at [email protected]. the zoning on the N.W. Fourth Avenue prop- will be asked to vote on an ordinance chang- erty owned by the Okeechobee Church of ing the zoning on property at 204 S.E. Sev- God from residential single family one to enth St. from residential single family-one to light commercial. This proposed change multiple family. The council will also hold would allow the church to open a cafe on the property. In a related matter, the council will be asked to consider a parking arrange- If you go... ment pertaining to a special exemption re- WHAT: Okeechobee City Council quest for the proposed cafe. meeting Turning to other new business, the coun- WHEN: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3 cil will hold the fi rst reading and set the date WHERE: City Council Chambers, for a fi nal public hearing on an ordinance Okeechobee City Hall, 55 S.E. Third that would grant a non-exclusive franchise to Florida Public Utilities Company for the Ave. Adopt a Grandparent program brings holiday gifts to local seniors Mary Kay sales director, Gayle Moly- Okeechobee could, “Adopt a Grandparent.” neaux and local consultants spearheaded an For the donation each senior resident of the “Adopt A Grandparent Program,” for those facilities participating received a beautifully residents of Okeechobee Health and Rehab wrapped present of hand cream, foot cream Center and Hospice of Okeechobee, Inc., for and warm socks. Thanks to the generosity of those who would not be receiving gifts on our community, 85 presents were distribut- Christmas. For a $20 donation, businesses ed. Also, the Mary Kay consultants matched and residents of Okeechobee and outside of many of the contributions.

Special to the Okeechobee News/Gayle Molyneaux Businesses and residents who contributed to the “Adopt a Grandparent” pro- gram in Okeechobee included Crossroads Restaurant, Melinda Hawk - hairstyl- ist; Sherry Watford; Pat’s Floral, Shannon Parrish, Michelle Perkins, Frannie Keever, Heartland Pharmacy, Yvonne Aaragon, Stichin’ Post, Mary Hernandez - hairstylist; Krissi O’Carn Western Wear, Custom Graphics and Signs, Barnies Hair Cuts, Farm Bureau Insurance; Ken Kenworthy - School Superintendent, Dee Harden, Emory Walker, Inc., Davie Dairy - William Berman, Badcock Furni- ture, Mathey Plumbing, Mr and Mrs. Meddars, Treasure Island Discount Liquor, Alan Sy, Pogeys Restaurant, Toni’s Chic Boutique, Lisa Smith, Shine and Glow Custom Polishing; Laura McCall, Attorney at Law; Pueblo Viejo Restaurant, Dairy Queen, The Alarm Company, Hallmark Cards of Okeechobee, Hampton Inn of Okeechobee. Also contributing were, Dr. George Estrada, Dentist of Loxa- hatchee and Ed Aiello, fi nancial advisor, Wells Fargo of Palm Beach Gardens.

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2011: OHS sports teams saw ALWAYS SAVING Your Hometown Realtor PROPERTY Giving you the service you deserve! BUYERS some wins, some problems $ MONEY! By Charles M. Murphy lege. Unfortunately the Lady Brahmans BUYERS ONLY Okeechobee News were shocked at their district tournament by Vicki S. A state champion in boys golf and solid Lincoln Park Academy and didn’t reach the REALTY CO. Anderson, years from several team sports highlighted post season under fi rst year coach Christina BILL F. STEGKEMPER, 2011 for Okeechobee High School sports. Jaholkowski. BILL F. STEGKEMPER, Lic. RE Broker The Brahman boys basketball team fi n- The Brahman fl ag football team reached REALTOR, CRS, GRI, APPRAISER BK129997 ished three games under .500 but had a their district tournament for the fi rst time BK129997 863-634-4106 and showed signs of progress under coaches competitive year. Coach Bryan Van Camp [email protected] resigned at the end of the year and was Todd Jones, Bruce Jahner, Robert Coleman (863) 801-9497 CELL replaced by Shawn Hays. Deforest Shanks and Jimmy Mills. Many of the girls return this www.andersonrealtyco.com year including QB Kyla Hargraves, and re- P.O. Box 1074, Okeechobee, FL 34973 was named the team’s most valuable player. 517 S.W. Park St. • Okeechobee 21442 E. SR 78, BHR • Okeechobee Former Brahmans David Jeune and Duelle ceivers Darby Jones and Maranda Serrano. Gore continued college basketball careers. The OHS volleyball squad continued a The Brahman girls basketball team strug- long line of success with another winning 11.5 +/- ACRES OF LIGHT gled with a mostly inexperienced group last season and a trip to the regional tourna- winter. Ami Edwards became one of the ment. Okeechobee hosted Venice and lost better inside players and rebounders on the a marathon fi ve game match in the regional INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL Treasure Coast. match. Rebekah Bryan was named Team 104 NW 7th Ave. The boys soccer team won their district MVP. Okeechobee PROPERTY OHS football struggled to a (2-8) record title and hosted a pair of thrilling post sea- 863-763-4010 son matches at Brahman Stadium in front of and Coach Myron Jackson resigned at the With frontage on large partisan crowds. Diego Rodriguez was end of the year. Okeechobee lost their start- or a school hero when he scored a match win- ing QB Jack Radebaugh to a freak hand 888-874-2945 ning goal in the fi rst playoff game. Okeecho- injury for half the season. D.J. Washington fxvÉÇw àÉ aÉÇx Hwy 441 North. bee also won the district title at their home was named to the All District squad for his fi eld in an exciting match with Fort Pierce all around outstanding play. Central. Former Brahman football player Erick Service $249,000. The Brahman baseball team enjoyed a McQueen had a solid year at Weber Inter- Integrity winning season under fi rst year head coach national University. Cory York fi nished up a Experience strong career for Mississippi College. Lonnie Call Bryan Holden Jeff Blackstone. Drew Selvey decided to play Lic. RE Broker college baseball for Indian River State Col- Pryor continued to excel at Florida State Uni- Auctioneer # AU2579. lege. Selvey, Mark Weir, Brandon Farless and versity. Colby Frank made the junior varsity (863) 634-5792 Kevin Christensen played in the Treasure squad at Northern Ohio University. Chris Tul- Coast All Star Game in Port St. Lucie. Tyler lio and Nate Pollard were apart of a playoff David Hazellief, 863-610-1553 • Betty Hazellief, 863-610-0144 Finney was named the team’s most valuable team at Concord University. Sharon Prevatt, 863-634-7069 • Dee Reeder, 863-610-2485 player. He went on to sign a scholarship to Richard Donegan won the state title in play in 2012 at Flagler College. Boys Golf in Class 2A. He is being recruited (863) 763-2104 Former Brahmans like Jonathan Craw- by several large schools including Maryland. ford, University of Florida, Dustin Stokes at Donegan and Kodi Stephen were able to Se Habla Español Oklahoma Northern, and Cameron Tewks- qualify for the regional tournament. bury, Tallahassee Community College, Brahman girls golf enjoyed their best sea- continued their baseball careers in college. son ever as they went to the regional tourna- Crawford was part of a college baseball ment for the fi rst time and won seven of their World Series team at Florida and played this eight matches. Emily Raulerson and Raychel summer in Wisconsin to sharpen his pitch- Rabon were named the team’s most valu- 7002-C: Tanning salon 5005-H: Lakeport ing skills. able golfers by fi rst year coach Brent Stuart. business, high traffic REDUCED Waterfront on a The Brahman softball team had sev- OHS sophomore Tabatha Henry won the location. 7 tanning large corner lot. beds, 5 lay down tan- Concrete Seawall, eral girls sign college scholarships this year. District championship for cross country and ners & 2 standup tan- workshop, porch, Ashtyn Brown, Taylor Douglas and Naomi competed in the state fi nals in Dade City. ners. Lots of inventory. ceramic tile floors. Stephens agreed to play for Indian River The Brahman boys cross country squad Only includes busi- Needs some TLC. ness, not real estate. $132,000 NOW State College and Courtney Wilson signed qualifi ed for the regional meet led by Her- $55,000 MLS #205434 $99,900 MLS to play at Hillsborough Community Col- nan Baltazar. #205347 1008-M: River Run 1011-H In Town 3 REDUCED Resort 2 Bedroom 2 REDUCED bedroom 2 bath Bath Mobile Home. CBS home has FARM & RANCH been remodeled, Seller is ready to new windows, new sell. Make an offer! floors, fenced yard. Must take a look OWNERS $39,999 NOW $29,900 inside. $107,000 We can insure your farm property and pasture MLS #204194 MLS #203354 liability. “A” rated companies. 3000-M: Treasure 3003-H: King’s Bay 2 Island 3 bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 bath, Call us for a free quote. bath DWMH. All dou- screened porch, con- ble pane windows crete driveway. Easy Berger Insurance and sliding glass to show. HOA door. Two carport, 2 includes pool, club- Services, Inc. sheds, screened rm, house, tennis court, back porch. $58,900 800 S. Parrott Ave. • Okeechobee and lawn. $54,000 MLS #205163 MLS #205169 www.BergerInsurance.com (863) 763-6411 Acreage/Lots: • Foreclosed Indian Hammock 2.65+-acres $34,900 • Foreclosed 20.82+/- acres in Cabbage Wood Ranch $43,700 • Foreclosed 10+/- acres in equestrian gated Bridle Wood $34,900 • Foreclosed 5+/-acres in Lorida, great for livestock. (not buildable) $15,900 • Basswood Lot 3778 NW 33rd Ave. $6,000 MLS #205239. • Viking 6+/-acres (Owner financing a possibility) • 55.4+/-acres SR 710 MLS #204068 Email: [email protected] • 1200 S. Parrott Ave. January 1, 2012 Okeechobee News 13

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(863)261-5331 863-763-0675 14 Okeechobee News January 1, 2012 Apartments RV Space Rent Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Beane Point LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE Seasonal/Annual Lot COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT Apartments Lease Big O RV Resort The Region 20 Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast, Apts. are furnished and For more listings, For more listings, dba/Workforce Solutions, is seeking statements of qualifi cations/resumes THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT * Double Concrete Pad from individuals interested in developing, coordinating, and monitoring a WILL HOLD A MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012 AT 9:00 A.M. all utilities paid. Adult go to go to c/w Pavered Full Patio. Summer Youth Employment Program beginning February 20, 2012 through AT 17429 NW 242 ND STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FL, 34972 (FIELD OFFICE). A complex, no pets or August 31, 2012. 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Pryor fi nished his junior year Pryor was a two-time all state with the Seminoles (9-4), as one selection and one of the best Lonnie Pryor of the best blocking backs in the Brahmans ever when he played at country, and remained a steady Okeechobee High School between performer when called upon by the Semi- 2005-2008. Pryor earned the Seminoles nole offense. Skill Blocker Award and an Attitude Award In the bowl game, Pryor had several for the offense at the team’s awards ban- good blocks for tailbacks James Wilder quet in December. He was also named the and Devonta Freeman and helped out a Offensive MVP of spring practice in 2011. freshman dominated offensive line pro- Pryor also earned six community service tect Seminoles QB EJ Manuel. Pryor also awards this year.

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