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See Page 4 for information about Cyanobacteria bloom lessens in lake how to contact this newspaper. By Katrina Elsken imagery taken by the National Oceanographic lake year-round; a few types are capable of Lake Okeechobee News and Atmospheric Administration on Oct. 25. producing toxins. The NOAA imagery does The cyanobacteria bloom on Lake The image shows cyanobacteria (also not indicate which types of cyanobacteria are known as “blue-green algae”) in about 63 Okeechobee continues to be present in about present. The NOAA imagery does not indicate 345 square miles of the Big O, but the density percent of Lake Okeechobee. About a dozen has decreased, according to the computer types of cyanobacteria are present in the See LAKE — Page 2

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density of the cyanobacteria. Areas in red a microscope and run tests to determine if for recreational contact. LAKE are the highest density and the most likely toxins are present. • A sample taken by FDEP near the area to see visible surface scum. However, Cyanobacteria, although called “blue- center of the lake on Oct. 16 found mixed Continued From Page 1 the satellite can detect cyanobacteria in the green algae,” is not technically algae. algae. Total microcystin was 0.29 micro- water column, so the cyanobacteria can be Cyanobacteria are photoautotrophic grams per liter. present when it is not visible to boaters on bacteria; they carry out photosynthesis and if any toxins are present. the surface. release oxygen. Cyanobacteria do not have • A sample taken Oct. 8 on the lake near The colors in the image show the In addition to cyanobacteria, the lake’s a nucleus. Algae are simple plants; algae Moore Haven found mixed algae. No toxins ecosystem is also home have a nucleus. were present. to many types of algae. When an algae bloom is reported, FDEP • A sample taken Oct. 16 on the lake The casual observer takes water samples to test for toxins. In near Port Mayaca found mixed algae with cannot tell what type the past 30 days, there have been only four microcystin levels at 0.31. of cyanobacteria and/ reports of algae on Lake Okeechobee, and • A sample taken Oct. 17 on the lake or algae are present water sampled from Lake Okeechobee near Clewiston found mixed algae. No by looking at what has indicated no toxins or very low levels appears to be an algal of toxins. The World Health Organization toxins were present. bloom. Florida Depart- (WHO) considers anything under 10 micro- To report a bloom, call the toll-free ment of Environmental grams per liter of the toxin microcystin safe hotline at 855-305-3903. Protection (FDEP) takes water samples to examine the cyanobac- teria and/or algae under

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/NOAA The areas in red are the most likely to have concen- trations of cyanobacteria visible to the human eye. This satellite image was taken on Oct. 25. Okeechobee Forecast

a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Friday Night: A chance of showers and Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low 82. Light and variable wind. around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low Chance of precipitation is 50%. around 63. Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near Extended Forecast 78. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday: A 20 percent Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of chance of showers after 9am. showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. with a low around 65. North northeast wind East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance Sunday: A 40 percent chance of show- of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with ers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. TheThe tastetaste of of togethernesstogetherness Celebrate pumpkin season with Decadent Pumpkin Bars, our Pumpkin Roll Cake, and pumpkin pie. October 31, 2018 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 3

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Joshua Brack Another beautiful day This image of the sky near Lake Okeechobee was captured on a morning com- mute.

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Missy Fipps Start them young Young Emily Rhodes is feeding a baby calf. Emily is now a senior at Okeechobee High School, due to graduate in 2019. Contest celebrates Big Lake area Those who live around Lake Okeechobee know this is a very special place. We invite readers to share photos from the lake area for a monthly photo contest. Each week, the newspaper will include some of the submitted photos. Once a month, a winner will be chosen for a prize. Prizes will vary from month to month. The prize for the best Life Around the Lake photo submitted in October will be a one-year subscription to the electronic edition of the Lake Okeechobee News. Submit your Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Janet Snow photos along with an explanation or short story to go with the photo to okee- A beautiful Saturday afternoon at Nubbin Slough, on Oct. 13. [email protected]. Great American Gun Show Big Weekend Event, Buy-Sell-Trade Okeechobee KOA Convention Center $1.00 OFF Vendors Call 4276 Hwy 441 South, Admission 865-453-0074 Saturday Okeechobee, FL Sunday 12 and under 10-4 FREE with adult 9-5 November 3-4, 2018 admission CCW Classes at 10am and 2pm. Only $49. For more information please call 561-214-5115 4 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun October 31, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Signs destroyed Democracy is a precious and fragile thing. It is shameful to our concept of democratic decision- making, free speech and peaceful debate that vandals in Hendry County recently destroyed a pair of large Andrew Gillum signs on private property (and behind a barbed-wire fence) adjacent to State Road 80 in Port LaBelle. The photo at far right was taken during installation; at right is shown all that remains today. John Capece Port LaBelle

Blood saves lives 6 years old when she was run over by a school bus. Her injuries were extensive — Speak Out crushed pelvis, torn liver and kidneys. Ruth required many blood transfusions over the Speak Out is a reader response watch Netflix until after the election. I don’t several months that she was in the hospital column. Post your comments want to listen to the constant bashing of one recovering from her injuries. Ruth also had for Speak Out on the newspaper candidate by another. Why can’t they focus to learn how to walk again. on what they will do for the voters instead When Ruth received blood transfu- websites or email comments to of making all of these crazy claims against sions, the blood supply was not as safe as [email protected], or each other? And social media is worse. I it is today. Now, in addition to the written mail or drop off comments to the won’t go online until after Nov. 6 because I questions that every donor must answer, all can’t stand all of the hateful comments.” — blood drawn must go through 14 different newspaper office, 107 S.W. 17th Anonymous tests before being released to hospitals. St., Suite D, Okeechobee, FL • “I don’t think anyone decides who to Ruth developed a medical condition 34974. Comments can include vote for based on signs along the road- that prohibits her from donating blood. way. However, I think it is wrong for these However, Ruth is a nurse and understands your name or be anonymous. vandals to destroy other people’s signs. It is firsthand how vital it is to have a safe and illegal. It is destruction of private property. readily available blood supply. Travel You get a chance to make your opinion Please honor and thank Ruth for • “A shout-out for Okeechobee Veteri- known when you vote. There is no reason telling her story by donating your blood nary Hospital and Ms. Taylor on State Road to destroy someone else’s property just — your gift of life — at the 13th Annual 70. They can help you get the papers you because you don’t agree with them on the In order to promote awareness of the Okeechobee Blood Roundup on Nov. 17 best candidate for the job. Every election we upcoming 13th Annual Okeechobee Blood will need to travel with your four-legged and 18 at the Freshman Campus. All blood friend.” — N. Lepar have this vandalism. Parents should teach Roundup to be held at the Freshman Cam- donors will receive a commemorative their kids better than that.” — S. Jones pus on Nov. 17, and 18, we share stories of Roundup T-shirt, coupon bag and refresh- Election • “People are ignorant and childish. Vote local Okeechobee folks who have received ments, and be eligible for prizes. how you want, but vandalism is unneces- donations of blood and the difference it Susan Williams • “This election campaign year has sary.” — Jatalia St. Patrick made in their lives. Okeechobee Blood Roundup certainly been an ugly one. There are so • “Voting is the only way to stop the Forty years ago, Ruth Pickering was volunteer many negative ads on television back to vandalism.” — Janet Taylor back that I just turned it off and will read or Lake Okeechobee News (USPS # 406- Our Purpose... • To report the news with honesty, 160) is published 3 times a week: Sunday, The Okeechobee News is published accuracy, purposeful neutrality, fairness, Wednesday and Friday by Independent by Independent NewsMedia Inc, USA. objectivity, fearlessness, and Newsmedia, Inc. 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Y0114_19_35681_U_M_003 Accepted 10/01/2018 6 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun October 31, 2018 EAA reservoir plan has widespread support By Katrina Elsken for a wide range of projects. Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). As statement: “The Everglades Reservoir proj- Lake Okeechobee News The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers now an owner of a multi-generation sugarcane ect is now the law of the land — almost farm, I am grateful that the final config- two decades late. Let’s get it built — in The Water Resources Development awaits a funding appropriation to begin uration of the reservoir will use existing four years, not 10 or 15. Florida’s estuaries, Act of 2018 (WRDA) — which includes engineering work. Corps officials have state-owned land and protect farmland coastlines and America’s Everglades are the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) estimated the EAA reservoir will take about and farming jobs in our Glades communi- imperiled, and the people of Florida cannot reservoir — was approved by Congress three years for engineering and four years ties. We appreciate the Florida Legislature afford to wait. and signed by President Trump. Plans to for construction. Work won’t start until and Gov. Scott for strongly supporting our “If the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers move forward with the EAA reservoir have they receive the financing. private property rights. can repair the Mosul Dam in Iraq in one received widespread support. Following President Donald Trump’s “Now, we must shift our focus north of year, this critical Florida reservoir should WRDA, which came from the House signing of the WRDA of 2018, Ardis Ham- Lake Okeechobee, where more than 95 not take another decade. Transportation and Infrastructure Com- mock, Florida Sugarcane Farmers spokes- percent of the lake’s water and nutrients “It now falls on Congress to appropriate mittee, passed the House of Representa- woman and owner and operator of Frier- has originated over the last decade. By the $200 million annually that is needed to tives Sept. 13 with unanimous bipartisan son Farms Inc. in Moore Haven (proudly finally addressing the root cause of the construct the reservoir and move other crit- support. A companion bill, which also celebrating its 100th anniversary), released lake’s high water and nutrient levels, we ical Everglades restoration projects forward had widespread bipartisan support in the the following statement: “With President can begin designing the projects that will quickly. Be assured, the people of Florida Senate, was promoted by Florida Sens. Bill Trump’s signature, the EAA reservoir can make a significant difference in reducing will be watching.” Nelson and Marco Rubio, and passed the now continue to move forward. the damaging lake discharges to our coast- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials Senate 99-1 on Oct. 10. President Don- “This reservoir provides all of the al estuaries.” have estimated it will take approximately ald Trump signed the WRDA on Oct. 23. storage and treatment required to meet 100 percent of the increased flows to the The CEO of The Everglades Foundation, seven years for engineering and construc- WRDA authorizes $147 billion in funding Everglades set forth in the Comprehensive Eric Eikenberg, has issued the following tion of the EAA reservoir. Seminole Museum hosts American Indian Arts Celebration Special to the Lake Okeechobee News from being a term of racist derision and seniors and students (5-18 years, or with cypress dome on the Big Cypress Seminole BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE RESERVATION slander to being embraced as the name of a college ID). Tribal members, children 4 Reservation, the museum offers more than — The Seminole Tribe of Florida Ah-Tah- one of the NFL’s most beloved franchises. It years and under, and museum members 5,000 square feet of gallery space. Exhibits Thi-Ki Museum is pleased to announce the also draws on the voices of Native Amer- get in free. Admission includes entrance feature rare artifacts and lifelike dioramas highly anticipated annual American Indian ican activists and scholars to place this con- to the event and the museum. Parking is that depict Seminole life at the turn of the Arts Celebration (AIAC) Nov. 2-3. Now troversy within the wider context of Native ample and free. century. In 2009, the museum became in its 21st year, the AIAC is one of the top American history and racial stereotyping, For more information on the 21st the first tribally governed museum to be festivals in the Southeast. Celebrate Native more generally. A panel discussion with the Annual AIAC, visit ahtahthiki.com/events accredited by the American Association of American Heritage Month in the heart of directors will follow. or contact Carrie Dilley at 863-902-1113, Museums. the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation! The event will take place outdoors at extension 12211, or carriedilley@semtribe. Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. The event will feature an exciting array the festival grounds across from the Ah- com. to 5 p.m., the museum is located 17 miles of arts, crafts, food, hands-on activities, Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is owned north of Interstate 75 at Exit 49. For more musical performances, dance demonstra- Seminole Reservation. and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Flor- information, visit ahtahthiki.com or call tions and wildlife presentations. The Indian Admission is $10 for adults; $7.50 for ida. Situated in the Everglades on a 66-acre 863-902-1113. market, featuring 50 vendors, will show- case some of the finest native craftsmen, Obituaries including prize-winning Seminole artisans. Daily performances will include an Obituaries should be submitted to the Lake Okeechobee News by emailing Daniel Victor Bartholomew, 80 opening ceremony by Seminole Tribal el- [email protected]. Customers may also request photos and links to online OKEECHOBEE — Daniel Victor Bar- der Bobby Henry and his team of dancers; guestbooks. A link to the obituaries is available at okeechobeenews.net. tholomew died Oct. 28, 2018. He was born Nakotah LaRance — six-time world cham- June 27, 1938 in Dor- pionship hoop dancer; and Native Pride Carl Edward Price, 71 loo, N.Y. A resident Dancers from Minnesota — an internation- OKEECHOBEE — Carl Edward Price died Hazel Darlene Green Kellogg passed away of Okeechobee since ally known high-energy show featuring an Oct. 29, 2018. He was Oct. 24, 2018. 2000, he was a mem- innovative blend of modern and traditional born Sept. 29, 1947 in Hazel was born in ber of the VFW Auxil- Native American dance styles. Prestonsburg, Ky. A res- Clewiston, Dec. 17, iary. He enjoyed racing, Wildlife shows will be provided by Billie ident of Okeechobee 1962. She was a long golf, and spending time Swamp Safari and alligator wrestling by since 2004, he had re- time resident of Cleww- with his family. Billy Walker, who has been wrestling alliga- located to Okeechobee iston until moving to Mr. Bartholomew is tors since the 1980s. Be sure to check out to fish in the lake, Georgia in 2009. live demonstrations, including wood carv- which he loved. survived by his wife ing by Daniel Tommie, swamp cabbage Hazel is survived of 59 years, Nancy Mr. Price was preced- by her husband, Orie Bartholomew, of Okeechobee; sons, Dan- cooking (with samples) by Billy Walker, ed in death by his par- Seminole food samples by Geraldine Osce- Kellogg; three chil- iel V. Bartholomew, of Okeechobee, Dean ola, and archery by Jake Osceola. ents, Taylor Price, Jr. dren, Priscilla Kellogg, Bartholomew (Kerry Simmons), of Loxa- Modern Seminole musicians will light and Alta Bell (Stephenson) Price. Christopher Kellogg, and Dallas Kellogg; two hatchee, and Dennis Bartholomew (Vicki), up the stage! Friday’s musician R.C. North He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Debra brothers, Ralph Allen Green Jr., Randy Allan of Pompano; daughter, Denise Banuelos gives us a taste of alternative rock, and on Jan Price; daughter, Lisa Nicole Price (Josh- Green; one sister, Addie Bennett; 15 grand- (Jose), of Mims; brother, Roger Dietz (Jan), Saturday hear the soulful tunes of Kowako ua Tarvin); grandchildren, Jordan Price, Bear children and seven great grandchildren; along of Cobleskill, N.Y.; sisters, Linda Dietz (Kristi), Billie, followed later in the day by rappers Sanchez, and Bella Sanchez; sister, Linda with several nieces and nephews, cousins of Cobleskill, N.Y., and Barbara Krietzer, of Aye Five, featuring Carradine and DC. Price Whitten, all of Okeechobee; and best and a host of friends. Kissimmee; ten grandchildren; and two great Saturday’s lineup will additionally include a friend, Jerry Snyder (Stacey). She was preceded in death by her father, grandchildren. fashion show highlighting Seminole cloth- Memorial services will be held at a later date. Ralph Allen Green; and mothe, Hazel Mae Private services will be held at a later date. ing throughout the years. Plummer Green. Our headliner for this year’s AIAC will Those wishing to leave a message of Those wishing to leave a message of be John and Kenn Little, members of the condolence may sign the register book at, The Kellogg family expresses sincere appre- condolence may sign the register book at, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, who will be www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com ciation for all the prayers, visits and words of www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com presenting their documentary More Than All arrangements are entrusted to the encouragement they have received during All arrangements are entrusted to the a Word at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The film direction and care of the Buxton & Bass this time. direction and care of the Buxton & Bass traces how the word “r*dskin” evolved Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Par- Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Par- rott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. rott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. October 31, 2018 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 7 Suspect is arrested in News from Buckhead Ridge The Buckhead Ridge Community ing the access road has to be addressed Organization met Oct. 25 with 61 people between the South Florida Water Manage- present. Following a presentation of the ment District (which owns it), the state minutes from September, Lt. Gary John- and the county. Oct. 16 South Bay killing son gave the monthly sheriff’s report. He AmVets Commander Joe Mansfield reported greater patrols in the community, discussed the Wreaths Across America Special to the Lake that at 11:07 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, dep- with more emphasis on traffic stops on endeavor supported by the VFW, AmVets Okeechobee News uties responded to a shooting in the 100 State Road 78. Reported calls included and the American Legion. “Wreaths” SOUTH BAY block of Southwest Sixth Avenue in South three for suspicious persons, four for began in 1992 at Arlington National — On Oct. 23, the Bay. information and one burglary by a person Cemetery. The effort has gone nationwide Palm Beach County Upon arrival, deputies found a male in a black Ford Excursion. He asked the through fundraising efforts. They hope to Sheriff’s Office an- suffering from a gunshot wound. The vic- community to watch for this vehicle and raise donations for wreaths to be placed nounced that Andre tim was pronounced dead on the scene by report a tag number. on the 343 veterans’ graves in the Ortona Fuller, 38, was the responding county Fire Rescue officials. Glades County Commissioner Tim Cemetery this Christmas. The wreaths cost man who died after Detectives from the Violent Crimes Stanley answered several community $15 or three for $30. The BHCA donated being shot Oct. 16 in Division and crime scene investigators re- questions presented him. Attorney Steve $500 toward this effort. Rashad sponded to the scene to investigate further. South Bay. Bailey Dobbs presented an update on the G. The current term of office of the Rashad Bailey No motive or suspect information was Harvey Estates development planned just members of the BHR association is up this developed as a suspect in the homicide known at the time of the press release. south of Buckhead Ridge, announcing that December. A call for people to serve on death of Mr. Fuller. Bailey was currently in Anyone with information is urged to it is ready to go before the Glades County the three-member Nominating Committee the county jail on unrelated charges. Detec- contact Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. was made. Please call Secretary Vickie tives delivered a warrant for the following (8477), or remain anonymous by down- 11. It then will go to the developers for Anderson at 634-4106 to volunteer. charges: robbery with a weapon; and loading the new app “PBSO” for any Apple designing and platting and come before In other news: The Fire Department homicide murder of a dangerous, depraved or Android smartphone and using the “See the county commission in December for will bring Santa throughout the commu- mind without premeditation. Something” feature. The app can also be rezoning. nity on Dec. 15. Come out and welcome An Oct. 17 PBSO news release stated downloaded from pbsoapp.com. Mr. Dobbs said the first phase of devel- him. Pastor Tim invites children to His opment, which covers 90 parcels with lots Church for pictures with Santa that day. 100 feet wide, will include septic tanks, The Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Man killed in Pahokee shooting but the second phase should be on sew- Auxiliary invites women to join their Special to the Lake Okeechobee News dead at the scene by responding county ers as they hope to build a sewer plant for group; they meet the second Monday of the remaining development, which will be each month at the Fire Department build- A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue officials. Detectives from the Violent Crimes completed in four stages. Lots on the Rim ing. There will be no Thanksgiving party update stated that on Oct. 26, Earnest Jack- Canal will probably be priced at $100,000. this year because Thanksgiving is so early. son Jr., 39, of Port St. Lucie was arrested Division and crime scene investigators re- sponded to the scene to investigate further. The whole development is scheduled only The regular last Thursday meeting will be for the shooting death of Kilroy Bailey, 50, for conventional homes. Work concern- on Nov. 29. of Pahokee. Jackson was charged with No motive or suspect information was first-degree premeditated murder. known at the time of the Oct. 24 news A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office release. Anyone with information is urged press release stated that at 10 p.m. on Oct. to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS IRSC Foundation scholarship 24, deputies responded to a shooting in (8477), or remain anonymous by down- the 200 block of Daniels Place in Pahokee. loading the new app “PBSO” for any Apple Upon arrival, deputies located Kilroy or Android smartphone and using the “See application period opens Nov. 1 Bailey, who was suffering from a gunshot Something” feature. The app can also be downloaded from pbsoapp.com. wound(s). The victim was pronounced Special to the Lake Okeechobee News arships to apply for, every IRSC student Each year, thousands of Indian River should take the time to see what sources of Free Social Media 101 training for businesses Nov. 8 State College (IRSC) students looking for support may be available through the IRSC MOORE HAVEN — Glades County business owners who want to learn about so- financial assistance benefit from schol- Foundation. cial media for their business may sign up for a face-to-face training provided by the arships provided through the IRSC Foun- Scholarships are awarded based on Glades County Tourism Development Council, set for for Thursday, Nov. 8, from 5:30 to dation. Last year, the IRSC Foundation career interests, academic achievement, 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Glades County Public Library, 201 Riverside Drive, awarded over $3.3 million in scholarships organizational affiliation, county of resi- Moore Haven. Everglades Marketing’s Bianca Ross will be providing a training to Glades to more than 3,000 students to help them dence, financial need and other criteria. County businesses on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees will receive a two- to further their education goals. Information and scholarship applications three-hour training with opportunities for specific questions afterward. Topics covered The scholarship application period for are available online at irscfoundation.org will include picture-taking tips, brand voice and look, different platforms, selecting con- new and returning IRSC students for the and through MyPioneer Portal. tent, scheduling, the latest Facebook updates and more. Interested businesses are asked 2019-20 school year opens Nov. 1. Dead- For more information on available to RSVP for no more than two representatives from their business before Nov. 1. 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Okeechobee County Palm Beach County Hospice will hold yard sale Muck Bowl set Nov. 3 OKEECHOBEE — Hospice of PAHOKEE — The 2018 annual Muck Okeechobee, 317 S.E. Third Ave., will host a Bowl game between the Pahokee Blue yard sale on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The sale Church hosts Fall Bazaar Turkey shoot scheduled Devils and the Glades Central Raiders will Nov. 3 is from 8 a.m. to noon. OKEECHOBEE — The First United Meth- MOORE HAVEN – A Turkey Shoot be held on Saturday, , at 5 p.m., at odist Women of Okeechobee invites all to sponsored by the Glades County Woman’s the Anquan Boldin Stadium, 866 Larrimore TOPS will meet attend the fall bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3, Club will be held on Thursday Nov. 8, at Road. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall OKEECHOBEE — Take Off Pounds 6 p.m. at the 10th Street softball fields in at 200 N.W. Second St. Visitors will find a Moore Haven. A donations of $5 per shot, Philanthropy Tank deadline Sensibly Club Inc. or TOPS will meet at the variety of gifts, crafts, quilted items, nuts, First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. per round and $20 to sponsor a turkey. PALM BEACH COUNTY – Philanthropy Nov. baked goods and white elephant items. Shells available for 410, 16, 12 and 20 gauge Second St., in room 18 on Thursday, Christmas decorations will be on sale in Tank is now accepting applications for the 1 Nov. shotguns. Shotguns provided or bring your , from 4 to 5:15 p.m. and on Friday, the Simply Christmas room. Lunch will be next round of teen #CHANGEmakers in 2, from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. This is open to own. Proceeds benefit scholarships for Palm Beach County. Eighth- through 12th- served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds Moore Haven High School graduates. For the public. For information, call Phyllis at will go to mission projects, local, national grade students can begin applying to get information, call Marina Langdale at 863- 863-467-8636 or Catherine at 561-512-7321 and abroad. their philanthropy-driven projects funded! or visit www.tops.org. 227-2452. Applications close Nov. 4. For information, Revival begins Nov. 4 Hendry County email [email protected]. Young artists display best work OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee OKEECHOBEE — An up and coming art- Missionary Baptist Church, 4212 U.S. 441 Party at the Polls ists’ show will be held at Fawn’s Art Studio, North, will hold a revival from Sunday, Nov. Birding trip scheduled BELLE GLADE — The League of Wom- 111 N.E. Second St., on Friday, Nov. 2, and 4, at 6:30 p.m., through Wednesday, Nov. 7, CLEWISTON — The Hendry-Glades en Voters and #VOTE TOGETHER will Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All at 7 p.m. Brother Rodney Rowe will be the Audubon will have an escorted birding host a Party at the Polls on Sunday, Nov. 4, students’ artwork will be for sale and part guest speaker (pastor at St. Cloud Mis- “driving” trip to Stormwater Treatment from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Belle Glade Public of the proceeds go to Real Life Children’s sionary Baptist Church). For information, Area 5/6 (STA 5/6) on Saturday, Nov. 3. Library, 725 N.W. Fourth St. Music by DJ Ranch. For information, call 863-634-0241. call 863-763-3681, 912-294-3496, or email Meet at the Clewiston McDonald’s at 7 a.m. Church Boy. Dessert by Town Center Cafe [email protected]. to carpool to the STA 5/6 gate about 21 of Pahokee will be provided. OCT to present ‘Oklahoma!’ miles south of Clewiston at the south end of Blumberg Road, or meet at 8:15 a.m. at OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Youths RSVP for FL Classic Career showcase planned OKEECHOBEE — The Delagall Founda- the Blumberg Road STA 5/6 gate. There are Community Theatre, 610 S.W. Second Ave., directional signs on CR 835. For informa- BELLE GLADE — West Technical Edu- will present “Oklahoma!” Nov. 2, 3 and 9 tion will sponsor a youth to the Florida Clas- cation Center, 2625 Northwest 16th St., will sic. A donation of $35 will cover transporta- tion or to RSVP, text Margaret England at at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinées on Nov. 3 host the sixth annual Glades Region Choice tion, tailgate and a ticket. All donations are 863-517-0202 or register online at www. and 10, There will be a reunion of the major hendrygladesaudubon.org. & Career Academy Showcase on Monday, cast members from its 1991 production of tax deductible. To RSVP, call Daniel Delagall Nov. 5 at 813-507-5136 on or before Nov. 4. , from 6 to 8 p.m. Computers will be the show, as the first of its three offerings in available for parents to try on-site. Creole the 2018-19 season. Season subscriptions Christmas Bazaar set and Spanish Interpreters will be available. can be purchased using the order form avail- Widows and widowers meet CLEWISTON — St. Martin’s Episcopal For information, contact Cosha Jackson at able on the website okeechobeecommuni- OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Church, 207 North W.C. Owen Ave., will 561-829-4620 or Sherry Canty at 561-993- tytheatre.com, or by calling Ron or Jacque Widows and Widowers Group will meet hold its 21st annual Christmas Bazaar on 4400. Hayes at 863-763-1307. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 8 a.m. at the Lakeside Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grill, 1111 South Parrot Ave. New members The event will include homemade jellies Do-It-Yourself workshop set Multi-family sale set for Nov. 3 are welcome. For information, call Jane at and jams (including guava and hot pepper 863-824-8700 or Connie at 863-801-0482. jelly), fresh baked goods, cookbooks for $5 BELLE GLADE — A free ‘Do-It-Yourself OKEECHOBEE — Palm Village Ranch, each, and the Cookie Corner. Lunch will in Court’ workshop titled Modifying Your 1200 S.W. 44th Blvd., will hold a commu- Glades County be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu Child Support or Custody Order will be held nity yard sale on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 8 includes Brunswick stew with barbecue on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 3:30- 4:30 p.m. a.m. until noon. Household items, tools, American Legion meeting set pork sandwich, dessert, tea or coffee for a at the West County Courthouse, Confer- office supplies and loads of surprises. Palm MOORE HAVEN — The Moore Haven donation of $12. ence Room C-121, 2950 State Road 15. To Village Ranch is right off Southwest 16th American Legion Post 299 will meet on register or for more information, visit www. Friday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Headquar- Drug & Tobacco Free meeting set mypalmbeachclerk.com/workshops. Avenue. ters Home located at 600 River Road. Final preparations will be made for the Veterans LABELLE — Drug Free Hendry County GTAC workshop scheduled Church hosts yard sale Day Service to be at the Ortona Cemetery Coalition/Hendry Tobacco Free Partnership will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, SOUTH BAY — The GTAC special work- OKEECHOBEE — Church of Our and several other projects are to be dis- cussed. Dinner will be served to all attend- Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. at the Carlson Memorial shop meeting featuring guest speaker and Saviour, 200 N.W. Third St., is hosting its ees. All visiting legion members, veterans, United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, workshop leader Attorney Amy Pettway of Nov. 3 annual yard sale on Saturday, , from and other interested persons, are urged to 310 Campbell St. For information, call An- the Legal Aid Society will be held on Thurs- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of clothing, furniture, attend both meetings. For information, call drea May at 863-302-6017 or email Andrea. day, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the books and more. Kirby Sullivan at 863-946-2556. May@flhealth.gov. South Bay City Hall, 335 S.W. Second Ave. October 31, 2018 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 9 Area was famous for close encounters with Cryptid ‘Skunk Apes’

By Bob Davidsson In June 1974, farmer Buddy Sterrett rine Patrol Capt. Jack Gillen also inspected Special to Lake Okeechobee News reported a Skunk Ape picked up one his the Stoeckman property. No trace of the During the 1970s, more than a dozen 110-pound hogs and attacked it. He said, “It Skunk Ape was found. sightings of the elusive “Skunk Ape,” the had the smell that would make the hair on Charles Stoeckman remained at his Everglades version of the Himalayan “Yeti” the back of your head stand up.” home for about a month, armed with a and Oregon’s “Sasquatch” (Bigfoot), were Thee months later, security guard Cary shotgun. He later joined his family in south reported in suburban Palm Beach County. Kantor said he shot at a Skunk Ape in the Dade County. A short time after the Stoeck- Wellington construction site where he was Why the legendary creature was man encounter, four Tavernier residents posted. “It smelled like it had taken a bath observed in such large numbers during formed a Skunk Ape posse. Armed with in rotten eggs,” he reported. In the autumn the decade of the 1970s is a mystery. flashlights, lanterns, a camera and snake of 1974, a Greenacres family reported seeing However, not unlike the rash of reported bite medication, they began what a local newspaper called a “Skunk Ape Safari.” The UFO encounters in the 1960s, one Skunk strange footprints outside of their home left by the Skunk Ape. Two workers reported posse met at Harry Harris Park in Tavernier Ape sighting tends to fuel the overactive and followed the shoreline north to the imaginations of other observers. Another seeing a “7-foot-tall hairy creature” in 1977 as it was drinking from a lake at a suburban Dove Creek Estates. factor contributing to the upswing in Skunk As with all Skunk Ape adventures, the Ape encounters was the widespread news Delray Beach golf course. They notified the Palm Beach County Animal Control Division Everglades monster eluded its pursuers. coverage of the sightings by The Palm NOTE: The “Origins & History of the Beach Post, Miami Herald and especially of their sighting. No report was filed. Palm Beaches” information site is a retro- in Lantana’s National Enquirer and Weekly In 1978, a Lantana resident said he spective look at the history of Palm Beach World News tabloids. spotted a creature at 5 a.m. in his back yard. County, and how its past has influenced The decade also was a period of rapid He was alerted by the barking of his dogs. Stoeckman cleared 30 feet of brush from the present. This blog is a companion site population growth in Palm Beach County, The same year, two Boca Raton youths re- around his home to discourage a return to “Palm Beach County Issues & Views.” with developers creating many communi- ported to police “a creature resembling the visit by the Skunk Ape. It didn’t work. The Both sites are edited by Robert I. Davids- ties west of Military Trail and in the then- notorious Skunk Ape” stalking in the woods by the Hillsboro Canal. The prestigious Skunk Ape returned for several night visits. son, retired manager of the Palm Beach new Village of Wellington. Loss of natural Mrs. Stoeckman and her children fled to County Library System’s Government habitat confines wildlife to smaller green “Smithsonian” journal published a feature article in March 2014 entitled “On the Trail of Homestead after seeing the creature out- Research Service (GRS) and author of the spaces and increases human contacts. side her window. book “Indian River: A History of the Ais The Everglades Skunk Ape has many Florida’s Bigfoot.” The story highlighted the “Skunk Ape Research Center,” established Responding to terrorized pleas for help Indians in Spanish Florida” and related nicknames — Swamp Cabbage Man, were Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill articles about Florida’s past. For more, go Swampsquatch and the Florida Bigfoot. in 1999 by Dave Shealy, an eyewitness and true believer in the Skunk Ape, near the tiny Haase and Sgt. Randall Chinn. Florida Ma- online to pbchistory.blogspot.com. Eyewitnesses claim the creature measures 6 to 8 feet in height and weighs an estimat- Everglades community of Ochopee. His collection of artifacts includes alleged ed 500 pounds. It has a shaggy coat of fur photographs of the Skunk Ape, which many ranging from rust color to dark brown. cryptid critics believe look more like a fugi- Unlike Florida’s black bears, the Skunk tive orangutan than an Everglades monster. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Ape walks upright on two legs. Observers Whether fact or fiction, the legend lives on say it could move rapidly when frightened or in Florida today. pursued. As its name implies, the Skunk Ape is best known for its rank odor. Eyewitness- Key Largo: Island 8QGHU)ORULGD6WDWXWHQRWLFHLVKHUHE\JLYHQWKDWWKH&HUWL¿HG3DOP%HDFK&RXQW\7D[5ROOKDVEHHQ es describe the stench as a cross between a GHOLYHUHGE\WKH3URSHUW\$SSUDLVHUWRWKH7D[&ROOHFWRU,WZLOORI¿FLDOO\RSHQIRUFROOHFWLRQRQ1RYHPEHUDW www. skunk and aged road kill. paradise for Cryptids pbctax.com IRURQOLQHSD\PHQWVDQGDWWKHIROORZLQJ7D[&ROOHFWRU6HUYLFH&HQWHU/RFDWLRQV The Skunk Ape is classified as a “cryp- Without question, the most famous and  ‡%HOOH*ODGH  6WDWH5RDG%HOOH*ODGH)/ tid.” A cryptid is “an animal where its  ‡&HQWUDO3DOP%HDFK 6RXWK0LOLWDU\7UDLO*UHHQDFUHV)/ widely investigated Skunk Ape encounter  ‡'HOUD\%HDFK  6RXWK&RQJUHVV$YHQXH'HOUD\%HDFK)/ existence or survival to the present day is was the monthlong ordeal experienced by disputed or unsubstantiated by the scien-  ‡3DOP%HDFK*DUGHQV  3*$%RXOHYDUG3DOP%HDFK*DUGHQV)/ the Charles Stoeckman family of Key Largo.  ‡5R\DO3DOP%HDFK  &LYLF&HQWHU:D\5R\DO3DOP%HDFK)/ tific community,” according to the Oxford Among those investigating the bizarre series  ‡:HVW3DOP%HDFK  1RUWK2OLYH$YHQXHVW)ORRU:HVW3DOP%HDFK)/ English Dictionary. of encounters were the Monroe County As such, the Skunk Ape joins the 2I¿FHKRXUVDUHDPWRSP0RQGD\WKURXJK)ULGD\H[FOXGLQJKROLGD\V3D\PHQWGURSER[HVDUHDYDLODEOH Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Marine Patrol, a LQVHUYLFHFHQWHUVGXULQJRI¿FHKRXUV)RUDGGLWLRQDOLQIRUPDWLRQDERXWWD[SD\PHQWVFRQWDFW  RUHPDLO company of such cryptid celebrities as the team from the Florida Technical Institute, [email protected]. Loch Ness Monster, the Florida Keys Devil photographers from the National Enquir- Men and the recently observed Lake Worth er, and interested news media from Palm 7KHUHDOHVWDWHDQGWDQJLEOHSHUVRQDOSURSHUW\DGYDORUHPWD[HVIRUWKHFRXQW\VFKRROERDUGPXQLFLSDOLWLHVDQGDOO Lagoon Muck Monster. Beach County to Key West. RWKHUWD[LQJDXWKRULWLHVZKROHY\SURSHUW\WD[HVDVZHOODVWKHQRQDGYDORUHPDVVHVVPHQWVIRUDOOZDWHUFRQWURO Eyewitnesses who have encountered a The island of Key Largo forms the south- GUDLQDJH GLVWULFWVVROLGZDVWHDXWKRULW\DQGRWKHUGLVWULFWVRUDXWKRULWLHVZKROHY\VSHFLDODVVHVVPHQWVZLOOEHFROOHFWHG Skunk Ape disagree with the scientific ex- eastern tip of the so-called Bermuda Trian- perts. So do “crypto-zoologists” — alterna- gle, which may help explain preternatural )ORULGD 6WDWXWH $OO RZQHUV RI SURSHUW\ DUH KHOG WR NQRZ WKDW WD[HV DUH GXH DQG SD\DEOH DQQXDOO\ DQG DUH tive pseudoscientists and adventurers whose UHVSRQVLEOHIRUDVFHUWDLQLQJWKHDPRXQWRIFXUUHQWDQGGHOLQTXHQWWD[HVDQGSD\LQJWKHPEHIRUH$SULORIWKH\HDU sightings of the “Devil Men,” seen floating IROORZLQJWKH\HDULQZKLFKWD[HVDUHDVVHVVHG aim it is to prove the existence of entities over Florida Bay prior to electrical storms, from the folklore records and evidence or visions of the Virgin Mary in a grotto near 'LVFRXQWVIRUSD\PHQWVPDGHEHIRUHGHOLQTXHQF\ reported about the Skunk Ape. the St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church. One enthusiastic resident in 1978 even  SHUFHQWLISDLGLQ1RYHPEHU SHUFHQWLISDLGLQ-DQXDU\ Strange encounters claimed to have discovered the lost city of  SHUFHQWLISDLGLQ'HFHPEHU SHUFHQWLISDLGLQ)HEUXDU\ In 1977, a bill was introduced in the Atlantis just offshore of Key Largo. How- Legislature that would have made it illegal to ever, upon close inspection at low tide, his ,QWHUHVWDQGSHQDOWLHVDUHHIIHFWLYH$SULO “take, possess, harm or molest anthropoids “Atlantis” turned out to be an ancient reef or humanoid animals.” It failed to pass. Pay Online: consisting of fossilized brain coral. ‡3D\VHFXUHO\DWwww.pbctax.com Reports of Skunk Ape sightings were so Charles Stoeckman, his wife and three  ‡H&KHFN common statewide in the 1970s that even children lived in a home at mile marker 94.5  ‡)5(( %DQNVKDYHGLIIHUHQWURXWLQJQXPEHUV&RQ¿UPFRUUHFWURXWLQJQXPEHUZLWK\RXUEDQN  our Florida lawmakers took notice. Palm oceanside on Key Largo. On July 14, 1977, • Credit Card Beach County had more than its share of al- Stoeckman and his son saw what he said  ‡$FRQYHQLHQFHIHH PLQLPXPIHH LVDSSOLHGWRHDFKFUHGLWFDUGWUDQVDFWLRQ leged close encounters with the Everglades was an 8- or 9-foot-tall Skunk Ape while they creature. For example, in 1972 a Skunk Ape were collecting rare bottles in the man- Pay by Bank Online Bill Pay sighting was reported in the Meadowbrook groves near his home.  ‡8VH\RXUEDQN¶VELOOSD\VHUYLFH subdivision of West Palm Beach. The same “It had a huge head and shoulders,” Pay By Mail: year, a Pahokee resident said he and his he later reported, “long fur all over, and  ‡3D\PHQWPXVWEHUHFHLYHGLQRXURI¿FHE\WKHGXHGDWH V RQWKH7$;%,// dog fled from a “hairy 8-foot monster” in he stank like a dirty wet dog. The noise he  ‡8VHWKHUHWXUQHQYHORSHLQFOXGHGZLWK\RXUWD[ELOO$YRLGSURFHVVLQJGHOD\V'2127WDSHIROGVWDSOH western Palm Beach County. made was a high-pitched wailing.” FOLSRUZULWHRQSD\PHQWVWXE 10 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun October 31, 2018 Is there a sexual predator in your neighborhood? By Cathy Womble know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the Stallworth, James W., 3452 N.W. Second St. Lake Okeechobee News result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not Suarez, Alejandro, 9251 State Road 78 W., No. 53 A sexual predator could be living in your neighborhood, the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a Suarez, Stevan, 1013 S.W. Park St. and you might not even realize he or she is there. Every- defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you Swafford, Jerret, 8680 U.S. 441 S.E., Lot 9 one wants to believe that his own home and neighbor- will succumb in every battle.” This is usually paraphrased Tucker, Timothy, 14510 N.W. 274th St. as, “know your enemy.” In this case, your enemy is the hood is a safe place for children, and while no place can Moore Haven ever be completely free of all danger, there are ways to predator in your neighborhood, and you CAN know him. make them safer. To search your neighborhood, check out the Florida Bryner, Richard, 1114 Azalea Ave. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has several sugges- Department of Law Enforcement’s Florida Sexual Of- Sampson, Gary L., 22459 U.S. 27 N., No. 4 tions to help with this: fenders and Predators website, offender.fdle.state.fl.us. Velez Rivera, Octavio, 22459 U.S. 27, Apt. 3 • Have a family code word or phrase that only your The FDLE website allows users to find any sex offenders family knows. Explain to your children that you will never and predators living within a 5-mile radius of a particular Clewiston send anyone to pick them up without supplying that per- address in Florida. When you search the state database, Ramos, Pablo L., 730 S. Francisco St., Lot 56 son with the code word. you have several options. If you are looking for a particular Wilson, Kendrick L., 326 Bond St. • Never put your child’s name on clothing or back- person, you can type in as much or as little information as packs because this enables a predator to call the child by you know. In most cases, you will want to do a very broad South Bay search. Simply typing your ZIP code into the search tool name and may help a predator to trick your child. Durham, Tony T., 245 N.W. Ninth Ave., Apt. 7 • Teach children it is OK not to speak to people if they will give you a list (with photos if they are available) of every registered sex offender who shares your ZIP code. Jefferson, Robert A., 255 S.W. Fifth Ave. would rather not. Farther down on the database search form, you will find • Teach children to stay away from strangers. the option to search within a 1-mile radius of an address Belle Glade • Teach children that adults do not need their help. If you choose. Typing in your address will build a map Boyd, Gary, 665 S.W. Third St. an adult asks for help looking for a lost puppy, he is proba- that pinpoints the home (and, in some cases, the work Carpenter, Roy, 853 Linda Road bly trying to trick them. address) of every registered sex offender within a mile of Delbosque, Domingo, 800 S.W. 16th St., Lot 32 • Teach children not to search for you if they get lost in your home. Jenkins, Robert C., 300 N.W. 11th St., Lot 29 a public place. Tell them to ask someone who works there A search of the database found the following predators Jones, Charles A., 406 S.W. Ave. C Place, Apt. 12 for help. in the lake area: King, Randolph, 190 N. State Road 715, Lot 207 • Teach children to never leave the yard without per- Millan, Carlos A., 825 Linda Road mission and to always tell someone where they are going. Okeechobee Robinson, Bennie, 408 S.W. Ave. B Place, Apt. 9 • Teach children that if someone is following them, Aguilar, Ramon, 1109 S.W. Ninth St. White, Anthony J., 318 S.W. Ave. B, Apt 9 they should run while yelling FIRE! FIRE! People are more Brinson, Jessie, Avenue E and Fifth Street likely to respond to the word “fire” than they are to the Childs, Robert, 12911 N.W. 160th St. word “help.” Fulcher, David, 2421 S.E. 29th St. Canal Point • Teach your children your address and phone number. McGurn, Ronald B., 28250 N.E. 69th Terrace In his book, “The Art of War,” Sun Tzu wrote, “If you Rought, David C., 7235 N.E. Fourth St. Shannon, Billy, 12101 Everglades St., No. 19

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‘Oklahoma!’ cast reunion to kick off theatre season

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Will Parker, and Marcia (Hunt) Wagner will The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein again portray his love interest, Ado Annie. musical comedy “Oklahoma!” is back for Pat (Raulerson) McCoy will be seen as Aunt a return engagement on the Okeechobee Eller, along with Harry Moldenhauer as Community Theatre (OCT) stage to mark Andrew Carnes. two important anniversaries. Other cast members are Nathanael Bean, The show, which will be performed on Al Cole, Christian Garner, Jane Kaufman, Nov. 2, 3, 9 and 10 at the theatre at 610 S.W. Billy McCullers, Shawna McCullers, Chloe Second Avenue, one block west of Golden McCullers, Jackie Morgan, Genial Morgan, Corral restaurant, is itself celebrating the Tom Murray, Michelle Sanders, Christina 75th anniversary of its New York premier in Culverhouse and Cade Waldron. 1943. It will also usher in the 40th anniversa- Curtain times are 8 p.m. on Nov. 2, 3 ry year of the local theatre company which and 9, with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays was founded in 1979. Nov. 3 and 10. Tickets to the theatre’s Reserved seat tickets are now available December production, “Mail Call,” are also for $12 each. They may be purchased at the currently available for purchase at the N.W. offices of Okeechobee — The Magazine, in Fifth Street location. Based upon actual the ground floor of the Plaza 300 building at letters written to and from soldiers on the 314 N. W. Fifth Street. Any remaining tickets front lines during wartime, the show is full will be sold on performance dates at the of unexpected humor along with some theatre box office one hour before curtain touching moments and patriotic pride. “Mail times. “Oklahoma!” was the first large-cast Call” will be performed three times on one musical performed by the theatre in 1991, weekend only, Dec. 7 and 8. Curtain times Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/OCT playing to sold-out houses at that time. are at 8 p.m. both evenings, with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. For more information on Prairie girls advise Laurey to make up her mind between Jud or Curly in a Many of the original stars of that production scene from the Okeechobee Community Theatre production of “Oklahoma!” are back to reprise their roles. Once again the theatre and its scheduled events, visit the website, okeechobeecommunitytheatre. Performers are (left to right) Chloe McCullers, Jackie Morgan, Jane Kaufman, Jim Clark will play Curly, with Mike Zierden Genial Morgan and Shawna McCullers. as Jud Fry. Rick Decker returns in the role of com, or call 863-763-1307. 12 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun October 31, 2018 County unveils new name for road honoring George H. Wedgworth Special to the Lake Okeechobee News instability of the winter vegetable markets BELLE GLADE — Palm Beach County and began his journey to bring stability Mayor Melissa McKinlay unveiled a sign to Glades-area agriculture, which culmi- renaming Sugar House Road in western nated in the formation of the Sugar Cane Palm Beach County to George Wedgworth Growers Cooperative in 1960. The first crop Way on Oct. 18. The renaming honors the was grown in 1962 on 22,000 acres of land. Glades agricultural icon and founder of the He was at the helm of the organization for Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Flori- 50 years and grew the business to continue da, George H. Wedgworth. The Wedgworth to increase financial returns and stability to family, the board of the cooperative, and all 44 member-growers of the cooperative. community leaders joined Mayor McKinlay Today, the cooperative harvests sugarcane at the ceremony. grown on 72,000 acres of land and produc- “It’s only fitting that the county pay es 3.2 million tons of sugarcane. homage to this great leader who passed Through his forward thinking, Mr. away in November 2016 at the age of 88 by Wedgworth partnered with Florida Crystals honoring his life’s service to the better- Corp. to become vertically integrated in Refrigeration ~ AC ~ Ice Machines ment of Florida agriculture and the Glades 1998. By having sugar refining assets, he Serving the Lake Okeechobee community by renaming this road,” Ms. assured that the cooperative’s production McKinlay said. “He was a visionary who would have a secure place to be refined. Region Since 1929 transformed an idea on notebook paper This endeavor was a success, and today the into Belle Glade’s leading employer by uni- refining company, ASR Group Internation- fying a group of Glades vegetable growers al, continues to expand across the globe into the vertically integrated enterprise that and is the world’s largest sugar refining the cooperative is today.” company. After earning his bachelor’s degree in “I’m proud to say my father touched the agricultural engineering from Michigan lives of many people through his involve- State University, Mr. Wedgworth returned ment in the community and his leadership to Belle Glade to help manage the fam- and formation of many agricultural trade ily farming business. He recognized the organizations,” Dennis Wedgworth said. Jim and Monica McCarthy Clark “He was best known for bringing people togeth- er, building consensus 800.763.2114 and looking out for the St. Lic. #CMCO54668 greater good. He was Carrier the recipient of many awards and accolades for his contributions to agriculture, the sugar industry and the com- LAST DAYS munity.” The cooperative commends the county for fulfilling its request FOR EARLY to make this important change to rename the road. “This will be a permanent testament VOTING to George’s life’s work and passion to the sugar industry and Glades Special to the Lake Okeechobee News community,” said Coop- Friday, November 2nd The Wedgworth family, the board of the cooperative, erative Chairman John community leaders and Mayor McKinlay unveil the L. Hundley. George Wedgworth Way road sign. Saturday, November 3rd 8:30am - 4:30pm LOCATION: The Historic Courthouse 6XSHUYLVRURI(OHFWLRQV2IÀFH 304 NW 2nd Street 3OHDVHFRQWDFWWKH(OHFWLRQV2IÀFHLI\RXKDYHDQ\ questions about voting in the November 6th Election: Call 763-4014 or visit www.VoteOkeechobee.com 7KDQN\RX'LDQH+DJDQ6XSHUYLVRURI(OHFWLRQV October 31, 2018 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 13 14 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun October 31, 2018

Big Lake area Halloween Happenings VOTE DEBORAH • OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee • OKEECHOBEE — McDonald’s, 4151 • OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee Elks Elks will host a Halloween extravaganza U.S. 441, will have popcorn, candy and will host a Halloween extravaganza on on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. at activities for the kids on Wednesday, Oct. Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Agri-Civic Center, 4601 State Road 710. HOOKER 31, Halloween, all day. the Agri-Civic Center, 4601 SR 710. There There will be hay rides, costume contests • OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee will be hay rides, costume contests and and more. • CLEWISTON — Trunk or Treat will Christian Church, 3055 S.E. 18th Terrace, more. Children must be accompanied by take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Halloween, will host a fall festival with trunk or treat someone 16 or older. COUNTY JUDGE Oct. 31, at the Sweetest Town Playground on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. • SOUTH BAY — The KTM Foundation on Osceola Avenue. Sponsored by the Everyone is welcome. will host Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31, from Clewiston Police Department, the city Fire • BELLE GLADE — Louis Butts Park in 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the southwest corner field Department and Hendry County Emergen- Belle Glade will be the site for October Fest on 11th Avenue in South Bay. Residents are cy Medical Services, it is a free event for the on Oct. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. This free event encouraged to decorate their vehicles and kids, a police spokesman said at the Oct. will include games, prizes, food, drinks, a bring candy to give away. Children will go 15 city commission meeting. There will be lots of ghouled-out trunks full of free candy, candy buffet, a haunted house tour, amuse- from “trunk to trunk” for treats. Prizes will face-painting, bounce houses and the like. ment rides, music by DJ “Big Show” and be given for the best trunk, best costumes The First United Methodist Church is having a costume contest. The event is hosted by and more. There will also be a cake walk one also that night, noted Commissioner the City of Belle Glade Parks and Recreation contest, bounce house, food and more. For Kristine Petersen. Department. information, call Barbara at 561-449-3793. Stay safe on Halloween night Special to the Lake Okeechobee News to have to carry your little ghoul home. trick-or-treating tips before you accompany She’s one of us. Here are a few tips to prepare parents • Carry extra bags to empty candy into so your child: and make fun for everyone: the kids don’t get overly tired. • Plan a route in advance. Trick-or-treat- • If you have more than one child to ing could take you several streets away from My Calling, • Encourage the kids to use facial make- supervise, try bringing a wagon or cart to up instead of a mask. your house, which can cause sore legs and unload the candy in as they go door to door. a bit of frustration. Avoid long paths by map- • Spend the extra dollar and purchase • If you’re taking other kids with you, quality make-up. You don’t want your kid to set out the rules before you leave and make ping out a route before leaving the house. Not a Job! have that same look weeks later. sure they understand. Stick to paths that you and your child are • Make sure all costumes and accessories For young children, Halloween night familiar with to avoid getting lost. are flame resistant. is one of the best of the year, but trick-or- • Wear comfy shoes. Make sure you and HookerForJudge.com • Keep in mind how much walking treating can be dangerous if kids and parents your children are in comfortable, well-fitting Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved they’ll be doing for their age. You don’t want aren’t careful. Take a look at some vital shoes. by Deborah M. Hooker for County Court Judge

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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News First-place winners in the barbecue contest were John Martin and Drew Martin, with judges David White, Jeff McGirt and Ron Snell. Jenny Allen Glades County Woman’s Club On Oct. 6, the Glades County Wom- an’s Club (GCWC) hosted its sixth annual fundraising event at the City of Moore Haven Park. Money raised at this event goes toward mammograms, college scholarships and cancer awareness. A record 15 teams competed in the Rib Cook-Off. Teams were judged on presen- tation and taste. Judges for the event were David White, Jeff McGirt and Ron Snell, all of LaBelle. The judges had quite a task of Special to the Lake Okeechobee News tasting 15 different ribs. They enjoyed the Second-place winners in the barbe- CALL 863-410-2860 job and all took a to-go box of the rem- cue contest were Patrick and Trick TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW nants to enjoy later. Arnold, with judges Jeff McGirt, Ron Winners of the Rib Cook-Off were, in Snell and David White. first place, Smokin’ Dogs, John Martin and Drew Martin of LaBelle; second place, Trick 50/50 drawing, won by Sylvia Hernandez, Daddy, Patrick and Trick Arnold of Moore and a $500 drawing, won by C.J. Coleman. Haven; third place, Jeff and Kim Hill and The sponsors for the event were Janet Bilinda and Duane Pottorff, representing the Storey, Mike Pressley, Lorie Ward, Sunset Find out exactly what you can do today Glades County Sheriff’s Office. Harvesting LLC, SP3 Holdings LLC, Shaw- to feel better in the comfort of your own The creativity in the Best Presentation nee Harvesting LLC and Western Mechani- home. Category was interesting, with presenta- cal LLC. tions ranging from silver trays with wine, Find out why waiting to see if it goes away a beautiful pink handcrafted box and the The club wishes to thank all the partici- winning presentation by Trick Daddy with pants, sponsors and citizens for helping us on its own may be a HUGE mistake! pink sparkle and flashing lights. have another successful event. The second event of the day was the The Glades County Woman’s Club Learn HOW to avoid the most common Walkathon, with Darla Barner winning first offers vouchers for free mammograms to and costly mistakes so many patients place and youngest participant, and Janet residents of Glades County. If you have a have been subjected to Shelton winning second place and the need or know someone who does, contact oldest participant. President Marina Langdale at 863-227-2452 Learn about some of the BEST options The grand finale of the event was a or Jenny Allen at 863-227-6354. for eliminating pain staring now LUNCH WITH THE DOC Wednesday, Nov. 7th, 2018 11:30 am Lakeside Grill 1111 S. Parrott Ave.

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Third-place winners in the barbecue contest were Kim Hill, Bilinda Pottorff and Sheriff David Hardin, with judges Jeff McGirt, Ron Snell and David White. October 31, 2018 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 17 General election is Tuesday, Nov. 6

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Early voting in Glades County is open E. Hicpochee Ave., and the Clewiston Early voting is underway in the counties today through Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Elections Office, 1100 S. Olympia St., Suite around Lake Okeechobee. Election Day is Glades County Courthouse, 500 Ave. J in 503 — from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polls will be open from 7 Moore Haven, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. For a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. each day. Call the Glades County Supervisor more information, call the LaBelle office at In Okeechobee County, early voting of Elections Office at 863-946-6005 or email 863-675-5230, the Clewiston office at 863- is open today through Saturday, Nov. 3, [email protected] to request a vote-by- 902-3393 or email supervisor@hendryelec- from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Historic mail ballot or if you have any questions. tions.org — also the address of the office’s Okeechobee County Courthouse, 303 N.W. The office’s website is at voteglades.com. website. Second St. For more information, go online In Hendry County, early voting runs In Palm Beach County, early voting to voteokeechobee.com, or call the Super- through Saturday, Nov. 3, at two loca- will end Sunday, Nov. 4. All locations will visor of Elections Office at 863-763-4014. tions — the LaBelle Elections Office, 25 be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Early voting is available at the Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 N.W. Fourth St. in Belle Glade; Week of October 31 through November 6 the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee; the Wells Recreation These upcoming meetings of local elected officials, scheduled during the next several Community Center in Riviera Beach, 2409 weeks, are open to the public. Ave. H. West; and the county Supervisor of Elections Office at 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, as well as several other loca- Hendry County tions, which are listed at pbcelections.org. Okeechobee County Voters are reminded to bring a current, Clewiston City Commission Okeechobee City Council valid photo ID with them to vote. Monday, Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m. The Okeechobee City Council City Hall, 115 W. Ventura Ave. meeting that was scheduled for Nov. Online at clewiston-fl.gov 6 has been canceled. The next meet- ing will be Nov. 27. Code Enforcement meeting canceled The November Okeechobee County Glades County code enforcement special magistrate Moore Haven City Council Palm Beach County hearing has been canceled by the special Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. South Bay City Commission magistrate. The next magistrate hear- City Hall, 299 Riverside Drive Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. ing will be on Dec. 18. The event has Agenda online at moorehaven. City Hall, 335 S.W. Second Ave. been removed from the county website org Online at southbaycity.com calendar.

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Legion Post #64 plans events Tuesday, Nov. 20. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the auction starts at 7 p.m. Wear blue OKEECHOBEE – American Legion Post for a special drawing. For more informa- #64, 501 S.E. Second St., has a week of fun tion, call 893-763-5309. planned. On Wednesday, Oct. 31, tacos will be served and the grill will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jay and Patty will Veterans meeting scheduled provide music from 3 to 6 p.m. On “Thirsty OKEECHOBEE — U.S. military veter- Thursday,” Nov. 1, lunch and dinner will be ans of all branches are invited to join the served 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Friday, Nov. 2, monthly meeting of the Okeechobee Chap- the Legion Auxiliary will host a fish fry from ter of the Vietnam Veterans of America on 5 to 8 p.m. The menu will include a choice Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Cowboys of fish, shrimp or chicken in a basket or on BBQ, 202 N.E. Seventh Ave. (at 6 p.m. if salad. Music will be provided from 6 to 9 placing a food order). p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 4, the post will open the doors at 5 p.m.; bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open from 5:30 to VFW hosts bingo 7:30 p.m. On Monday, Nov. 5, the Ameri- OKEECHOBEE — VFW 4423, 300 N.W. can Legion will host five-card bingo from 34th St., will host three-card bingo and 1 to 3 p.m. with lunch served at 12:30 p.m. queen of hearts at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, On Saturday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Nov. 1. Dobber bingo will be held Friday, American Legion will host Trivia. Food will Nov. 2, at 1 p.m. Then Saturday, Nov. 3, be available. The American Legion Post will dobber bingo is set for 1 p.m. with lunch hold a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6 served. Sunday, Nov. 4, dinner will be p.m. Lunch and dinner all day. The monthly served from 1 to 3 p.m. The public is invited Euchre (tournament style) will take place at attend. For information, call 863-763- on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 0818. To receive a free bingo card, donate p.m. Quarters for A Cause will he held on one or more canned goods. 2018 GLADES DIABETES SATURDAY HEALTH FAIR NOV PAHOKEE HIGH SCHOOL 900 Larrimore Road, Pahokee, FL 33476

0310AM - 2PM October 31, 2018 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 19 St. Mary parish denied shrine designation By Chris Felker some of the long, rich history of the icon and Lake Okeechobee News how it came to be in the possession of a Chi- cago pawnshop owned by a Jewish family PAHOKEE — “To those of you who had and, finally, a gift to St. Mary Catholic Church. requested me to seek St. Mary in Pahokee “It’s a relic,” he said. “Since it was designated as an official ‘Shrine’ to Our Lady donated here, this community has been of Bethlehem, unfortunately it has been blessed. And really — really — I think that is rejected by the Diocese of Palm Beach.” a miracle from Our Lady of Bethlehem. So stated a post on the Facebook page “You see, the icon, there are a lot of pre- of former St. Mary Catholic Church Pastor cious stones around it. And those precious John Mericantante last Wednesday, Oct. 24, stones, I heard, are thanksgiving, given after he received a letter from the Rev. Brian in gratitude by someone who received a G. King, episcopal secretary and director of miracle from God through the Virgin Mary. liturgy for the Diocese of Palm Beach. The So they wanted to give precious stones; nearly century-old Pahokee parish is loving- they were rich people. And it ended up ly called “the Bethlehem of the Diocese of here, and since Father John was here, many Palm Beach,” says its website (stmarysofpa- people started coming and miracles started hokee.com), because, for one thing, it is happening.” home to a 16th-century bejeweled Russian The largest one is this, Padre Juan icon statue of Our Lady of Bethlehem that Lake Okeechobee News/Chris Felker explained, “The congregation believes that resides in a 6-year-old sanctuary largely The Virgin of Bethlehem icon in the Pahokee church was one of three painted by the prayers offered through the Virgin of financed through the gifts of well-to-do by a 16th-century monk and is believed by many to be a relic that has brought Bethlehem icon, another miracle happened Catholics from outside the Glades region. miracles to various people through the centuries. when enough was raised to fulfill Father A bigger reason for devotions to this reviewing the various canons (1230-1234), and that he had not made the request. “It John’s dream.” revered statue and the parish itself, though, the bishop has decided not to establish St. is not reasonable to place this burden on But, Pastor Cárdenas said, their blessings is the faith of the flock who worship here have not stopped in the five years since the and of those who gave to the fundraising Mary Catholic Church as a diocesan shrine.” him,” declared the letter. Because shrines are a “place of pilgrimage,” Several of the Rev. Mericantante’s former former pastor retired after the new sanctu- campaign that the former pastor conducted ary was built. it explained, the church would have to parishioners responded to his Facebook for many years to get the modern sanctuary “Since that, we sometimes are struggling built. Many believe that numerous miracles “offer multiple opportunities for daily Mass, post, saying he had done his best and at with finances here to pay out some kind have been associated with the Russian icon confession, adoration/exposition and the least tried. “Yes, I did, but God and His of bills, and I always say, ‘God is going to through the centuries and, especially, since practice of popular devotions that go far be- Mother will always have the last word some- provide.’ And then someone sends a gift, it has been in Pahokee. yond what a parish church normally offers.” day,” Father John, who was pastor for two saying, ‘Father, this is for your parish.’ And Dated Oct. 17, Rev. King’s letter an- The bishop cited the facts that only one decades, replied. I say, ‘Oh, this is what I was waiting for.’ nounced the decision on behalf of Bishop priest is assigned to St. Mary presently, the During an interview back in the summer We’ve never been abandoned; she takes Gerald M. Barbarito, saying, “After carefully current pastor, the Rev. Juan Raúl Cárdenas, of 2017, Pastor Juan Cárdenas told about care of us,” he said. UP TO WAREHOUSE OFF & MORE 50%November 2nd & 3rd Sale 512 W. North Park St. Okeechobee • 863.763.3823 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • sat 9am-5pm Linda Ballinger, Owner 20 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun October 31, 2018

Health News Medicare assistance offered Free blood pressure checks Cancer Support Group meets Run/walk provides health care MOORE HAVEN — Medicare Open OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee Coun- OKEECHOBEE — The Christ Fellowship OKEECHOBEE — On Nov. 17, Open Enrollment assistance will be available at ty Fire/Rescue offers free blood pressure Church, 701 S. Parrott Ave., will hold a Hands Health Center will host the Third Hope Connections, 200 Second St. in Moore checks from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday Cancer Support Group on the second and Finger Lickin’ 5K Kickin’ Fun Run/walk. Haven, on Thursday, Nov. 1, and Nov. 29 through Friday at: fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 The $25 registration fee provides $287 from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call • Fire Station #1, 504 N.W. Sixth St., p.m. Group sessions will be a resource for worth of medical care (which is about 239-208-7090 or visit www.informedchoice. • Fire Station #2, 3511 S.E. 38th Ave., encouragement, education and support. For 4-5 office visits with labs) for someone com. Medicare Open Enrollment ends on and, information, call Judy at 863-532-1721 or who needs help. Register by Oct 31 for a Dec. 7. • Fire Station #4, 1199 N.E. 168th St. email [email protected]. free t-shirt. Run starts/finishes at Oakview Please understand that if you stop by a Baptist Church, 677 S.W. 32nd St. Heart Health Lecture set station and there is no staff there, they are Baby Shower set for Nov. 16 On site registration will be $30. Race out on an emergency call. Please stop back begins 7 a.m. Register at active.com or OKEECHOBEE — Raulerson Hospital, later. OKEECHOBEE — Healthy Start Coalition at 309 N.W. Fifth St., call 863-357-1257 or 1796 U.S. 441 N. in Okeechobee, invites the of Okeechobee will host a Community email at [email protected] for community to a Heart Health Lecture on Baby Shower on Friday, Nov. 16, from 10 sponsorship information. First five winners Thursday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. in the cafete- Bereavement Group meets a.m. to noon, at the Indian River State receive a turkey and second five win a ria. A continental breakfast will be served. OKEECHOBEE — Hospice of College in the Williamson Center, 2229 No RSVP is necessary. dessert. For every non-perishable item Okeechobee offers weekly Bereavement N.W. Ninth Ave. This will be for expecting brought for Oakview’s community Thanks- Support Group meetings each week on mothers and families with a child up to one giving basket, a raffle ticket will be given. Health program scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the year of age. There will be local vendors and Let’s show we care by Opening Our Hands BELLE GLADE — The Community Unit- Volunteer Building, 317 S.E. Third Ave., providers sharing information on maternal to the 7,000 in our community without ed Methodist Church, 401 S.W. First St., will Door #1. Meetings are free and you do and child health topics, such as immuniza- health insurance. host a Diabetes Self Management Program not have to have Hospice services. Hos- tions, home safety, safe sleep, post-partum on Sundays, Nov. 4, 11 and 18, from 3 to pice counseling is available to anyone in depression, water safety, child and infant We want your news 5:30 p.m. For information or to enroll, call Okeechobee County. For more information, CPR and more. There will be door prizes, Robin Nierman at 561-300-3227 or email contact Hospice of Okeechobee at 863-467- food and refreshments. RSVP if you plan to Send news for this column to okee- [email protected]. 2321. attend by calling 863-462-5877. [email protected]. First Aid for Opioid Overdoses course launched Special to the Lake Okeechobee News products — including a nasal atomizer, Nar- those working in the organization’s shelters WEST PALM BEACH — The American can Nasal Spray and EVZIO — to temporari- during disasters. Recently, these efforts Red Cross has launched First Aid for Opioid ly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose is empowered a Red Cross volunteer to help Overdoses — an online course to teach also included. save the life of a person in a shelter during people how to respond to a known or People can register and access the course Hurricane Florence. suspected opioid overdose. at redcross.org/take-a-class/opioidoverdose. About the American Red Cross: The “An opioid overdose is a life-threaten- Because an opioid overdose can lead to American Red Cross shelters, feeds and ing emergency,” said Grace Meinhofer, cardiac arrest, people are also encouraged to provides emotional support to victims of regional communications and marketing take a Red Cross CPR/AED course. disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the director. “When you suspect an opioid Recently, the Red Cross had the oppor- nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; overdose, it’s important to start providing tunity to share its commitment and efforts provides international humanitarian aid; and care immediately.” to help address this public health crisis at supports military members and their families. Hendry Regional The 45-minute course contains content a White House opioids event. Learn more The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization Medical Center on how to identify the signs and symptoms about the event, and the involvement of the that depends on volunteers and the gener- is now accepting applications for of a suspected opioid overdose and the Red Cross here: whitehouse.gov/articles/ osity of the American public to perform its WISH Community appropriate care to provide based on the year-historic-action-combat-opioid-crisis/ mission. For more information, visit redcross. responsiveness of the person. Information Red Cross has also prepared guidance org/southflorida or visit us on Facebook or Scholarships on how to use several different naloxone on opioid use and overdose response for Twitter at @SFLRedCross. These scholarships are open to citizens seeking careers in licensed healthcare fi elds.

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Art benefits mental health and addiction recovery

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News practice and mentor new photographers,” PORT ST. LUCIE — The Treasure Coast says Spencer Rutledge, a longtime member Photography Center recently named who organizes educational programs for New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and members. Okeechobee as the beneficiary of the upcoming From the Heart Juried Art Exhi- The club meets on the first Wednesday bition 2019, to be held at the Port St Lucie of the month from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Historic Civic Center in the spring. Old City Hall, 315 Ave. A, Fort Pierce. From the Heart is a three-week art exhibition featuring photographs submitted Photographers who would like to learn by local and national photographers, both more about the club can visit tcpcinc.org. professional and amateur. Photographic For more information about the exhibit, categories include animals, flora/landscape, go to tcpcinc.org/from-the-heart/from-the- people and an “open” category. Submis- sions will be accepted Dec. 31 through Feb. heart-2019/. 19, 2019. The exhibit will run from April 5 Established in 1958, New Horizons is to 25. Special to the Lake Okeechobee News the most comprehensive mental health New Horizons, a nonprofit mental These are the Treasure Coast Photography Center members. and substance abuse agency in the region, health and addiction recovery center, will with nine offices across Martin, St. Lucie, use the funds to assist 57 percent of its board chair. “People need to know help is several New Horizons events, such as clients who do not have a source of income Indian River and Okeechobee counties. As available, and certainly the amazing team the annual fashion show and Breakfast or insurance, and may otherwise not be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, New able to afford treatment. at the Treasure Coast Photography Center with Santa. The club even purchased two Horizons serves 14,000 children and adults “It’s really a gift, not only of the art that should be thanked for providing that reas- printers so that every child attending the will be created for this event, but also to surance.” breakfast would have photos with Santa to annually, regardless of their ability to pay. those who suffer with mental illness or Over the past two years, the Treasure take home. To learn more, visit nhtcinc.org or call 772- addiction,” says Pat Austin, New Horizons Coast Photography Center has supported “The club is a great place to learn, 696-2729. Diabetes Health Fair scheduled for Nov. 3

PAHOKEE — Following two successful information helpful to a diverse population. be awarded to attendees and participants Diabetes Health Fair Initiatives in Belle Among the varied sessions delivering vital throughout the Health Fair’s time of oper- Glade, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is information to attendees will be lectures ation. bringing the popular information event to concerning important health topics, diabe- Organizers are grateful for the support of Pahokee. The Diabetes Health Fair is free to tes screening, health resources and tools, the public and will be held in Pahokee High food demonstrations, food giveaways, the their partners, the City of Pahokee, Pahokee School’s gymnasium on Saturday, Nov. 3, Florida Mobile 3D mammography and High School, Omega Psi Phi fraternity, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local residents who question-and-answer sessions for all areas. Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Palm Beach Mark J. Tenniswood, D.M.D. have diabetes or whose family members Potential attendees who wish to take advan- Jenna Tenniswood Bryan, D.M.D. County government, H.E. Hill Foundation, Clifford E. Bryan IV, D.M.D. or friends may have the ailment are asked tage of mammography services are asked Walgreens, T. Leroy Jefferson Medical So- to come out to this vital event and learn to visit FloridaMobile Mammography.com ciety, Premier Dentistry, Caregiver Services, The doctors at Tenniswood Dental how to manage diabetes and improve their in order to schedule an appointment. HEBNI Nutrition Consultants Inc., The Associates have been creating quality of life. Door prizes, tickets to the Muck Bowl beautiful smiles for over 55 years. Health care professionals with expertise game, health tools and gift cards for Glades Initiative, Boldin Community Impact in the multi-faceted disease will present groceries, pharmaceuticals and more will Inc. (BCI) and Lakeside Medical Center. NOW OPEN Wednesdays and every We Love 1st & 3rd Saturdays along to Care! BACK PAIN ? with our normal hours Accepting New Patients Family-Owned & Operated, OHCF has been Providing Rehab & NECK PAIN ? Residential Care to Okeechobee & the Surrounding Communities  Since 1984 Five-Star Rated Okeechobee HEADACHES ? • Rehab, Physical, Occupational, Speech Health Care & Out-Patient Therapy The Cohen Chiropractic Group, PA • Long-Term Nursing Facility 208 NORTHEAST THIRD STREET Care Available 24/7 • Secure Dementia and 241 S.E. 1st. St. OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Alzheimer’s 1646 U.S. Memory-Care Wing Highway 441 Belle Glade, FL (Behind CVS) • Delicious Meals North 863.763.3909 • Fun & Stimulating www.GladesinjuryCenter.com 561-996-9936 Activities 863-763-2226 TenniswoodDental.com 22 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun October 31, 2018 Man accused of running over 79-year-old woman By Cathy Womble to flag down Detective run over. would consent to a field sobriety test. He Lake Okeechobee News Margerum, pointing Leaving Mr. Woodall and Ms. Clase agreed to the test but was unable to com- toward the Chevy Mali- with Deputy Stephen Paladino, Detective plete it and was arrested and charged with OKEECHOBEE – Late Saturday night, a bu. Detective Margerum Margerum and Deputy Garcia proceeded DUI at that time. 79-year-old woman was hit by a car and reports turning his vehicle to the residence, where they reportedly Ms. Clase was asked how the damage to pinned against her own house. The driver around to follow the Mal- found a chain link fence knocked down her car had happened, and according to the of the car was allegedly trying to hit her ibu. Detective Margerum and a trail of blood leading onto the porch, report, she said she did not know because grandson and hit her by mistake. Ches- conducted a traffic stop, into the front door and straight to an elderly she had blacked out. During her interview ter Eugene Woodall, 28, was arrested by Chester and identified Mr. Woodall woman lying on a couch. The report states with Detective Margerum, Ms. Clase said Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Detec- Woodall along with his fiancé Leah the victim had a deep laceration on her Mr. Woodall went out there to have a fight. tive Mark Margerum after OCSO received a Clase, who was sitting in right wrist, exposing part of her bone. She She said she believes he did it because he call on Saturday night, Oct. 27, in reference the front passenger seat. The report states also had several deep lacerations below her is on Lexapro and he should be on Prozac. to a disturbance. According to the report, Mr. Woodall had blood around his mouth right knee. There were several family mem- The report states Ms. Clase admits seeing dispatch advised a white male suspect and an abrasion on his back, and Ms. Clase bers in the residence who reported seeing Mr. Woodall hit the victim and that when it driving a gold or silver car was armed with kept saying that Mr. Woodall had mental the suspect run over the victim. Detective happened she told him he just ruined both a bat. They further advised someone may health issues. The Chevy Malibu appeared Margerum reports being unable to speak their lives. have been run over. to have blood and flesh on the grill. with the victim due to her injuries and the The report concludes, Chester Eugene While en route to the scene, Detective The couple in the truck that had flagged language barrier. Woodall was criminally charged with aggra- Margerum reported observing a Chevy down Detective Margerum spoke only The victim was airlifted to Lawnwood vated battery with a weapon, a second-de- Malibu matching the description with Spanish, but when Deputy José Garcia Hospital because of her injuries. gree felony. He was also charged with crim- extensive front-end damage. Behind that arrived, he was able to speak to them, and Because Mr. Woodall smelled strongly inal mischief over $1,000, a third-degree vehicle was a truck with a driver attempting they advised him several people had been of alcohol, he was reportedly asked if he felony. Bond will be set by the judge. FHSAA announces changes to high school sports in 2019 By Richard Marion even number of teams in each district. ner-up advanced into the regional playoffs. of the changes to district play. “Not requir- Lake Okeechobee News FHSAA briefly considered using rankings Starting in 2019, the four district champions ing district play is bad business for rural to determine classification, but decided to will be seeded No. 1-4, based on MaxPreps The Florida High School Athletic Asso- communities, in my opinion.” stick with student enrollment to determine rankings. The other four regional spots will With many schools around Lake ciation (FHSAA) voted on and approved classification by sport after hearing feed- be at-large bids determined by MaxPreps a new classification system and playoff Okeechobee sometimes an hour or more back from many of its advisory boards. rankings. away from other teams in their district, it’s structure for seven different sports that will Each district will have a postseason The sports that will be affected by these take effect in the fall of 2019. The changes hard to see many of those teams wanting to tournament, with the champion advancing changes are baseball, boys and girls basket- make the trek out to Okeechobee or Moore passed by a 12-3 vote by the FHSAA board to the regional playoffs. In a change, the ball, boys and girls soccer, softball and girls Haven if they’re no longer required to. of directors. regional playoffs will now be seeded by volleyball. FHSAA Executive Director George In the new classification system, the rankings from MaxPreps, a website that One of the biggest changes that will number of classes will be reduced from specializes in coverage of American high affect schools around Lake Okeechobee Tomyn says the changes come after many nine to seven and each classification will school sports. Under the current system, is that district teams will no longer be re- meetings with school officials around the continue to be split into 16 districts with an the district tournament champion and run- quired to play each other during the regular state of Florida. season. “Today our board of directors passed Local churches sponsor Clewiston High School Athletics Director what we think is a pretty neat classification Steven Barnes worries about what this will process,” said Mr. Tomyn. “I’m very proud Operation Christmas Child mean in the future when it comes time to of our staff that has worked long and hard schedule games. hours on this. And I’m equally proud of Special to the Lake Okeechobee News • Okeechobee: First Baptist Church Rec- “I think it can hurt us if no teams want to all of our member schools who gave us During Nov. 12-19, sites in the Lake reation Outreach Center, 401 S.W. Fourth travel out here to play us,” said Mr. Barnes productive and positive input.” Okeechobee area will be among 5,000 Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12-15; 9 a.m. U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox to noon on Nov. 16 and 17; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tractor Supply to host Farmers’ Market gifts for children overseas during Operation on Nov. 18; and, 9 -11 a.m. on Nov. 19. Christmas Child’s National Collection Week. • Moore Haven: Maple Grove Baptist Special to the Lake Okeechobee News fresh produce, along with other seasonal Local families, churches and groups are Church, 12777 E. State Road 78: 9 a.m. to OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee products. This event is open to the public busy transforming empty shoeboxes into noon, Nov. 12-14; 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to Tractor Supply Co. store will host a Farmers’ and will take place at 3371 U.S. 441 S. For fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies 7 p.m., Nov. 15 and 16; 2 to 6 p.m., Nov. 17 Market on Nov. 10. From 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., more information, contact the Okeechobee and hygiene items. The Samaritan’s Purse and 18; 8 to 10 a.m., Nov. 19. local farmers will be selling locally grown, Tractor Supply store at 863-467-7844. project partners with local churches across • LaBelle: First Baptist Church, 330 N. the globe to deliver these tangible expres- Main Street: 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 12-16; 9 sions of God’s love to children affected by a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 17; 1 to 5 p.m., Nov. 18; war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. 7 to 11 a.m., Nov. 19. UF|IFAS OPEN HOUSE For many of these children, it will be the For more information on how to partici- first gift they have ever received. pate in Operation Christmas Child, call 407- Area residents hope to collect more than 273-6112, or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ. 69,173 gifts to contribute to the 2018 global Operation Christmas Child is a project goal of reaching 11 million children. of Samaritan’s Purse, an international “We are honored to be linking arms Christian relief and evangelism organi- with our community to help children zation headed by Franklin Graham. The around the world experience the true mission of Operation Christmas Child is to meaning of Christmas,” said Regional demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way Director Anita Burns. “These simple gifts to children in need around the world and, show God’s love to children facing difficult together with the local church worldwide, circumstances.” to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Area collection sites include: Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child • West Palm Beach: Lakeside Presbyteri- has collected and delivered more than 157 an Church, 4601 S. Flagler Drive: 9 a.m. to 2 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in p.m., Nov. 12-19; more than 160 countries and territories. October 31, 2018 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 23

Employment - Employment - Employment - Employment - Employment - Employment - Garage/ Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Yard Sales MULTI-FAMILY SALE Central County Water Drainage District Central County Water Drainage District SET FOR - NOV. 3, is accepting applications for Clubhouse is looking to hire (2) Highway Mainte- Auctions PALM VILLAGE RANCH,, Supervisor. The position is subject to the nance Tech. Duties include, Operating basic Employment 1200 S.W. 44TH BLVD., District’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace KLJKZD\ PDLQWHQDQFH DQG WUDI¿F HTXLSPHQW AUCTION will hold a community SURJUDP DQG DPRQJ RWKHU TXDOL¿FDWLRQV to maintain, repair and clean highways and Every Friday & yard sale on Saturday, must have high school diploma or equivalent, right-of-ways; Saturday nights at 5:30 Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. until bi-lingual a plus, knowledge of sports, self • Moves and loads supplies and materials; Opportunity 917 SW Park St. noon. 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May random drug test at employer’s expense. Guaranteed at least 3/4 of contract th YARD SALE- Hendry County BOCC is seeking applica- hours but hours will vary according to 107 SW 17 St • Suite D OKEECHOBEE - 3508 tions for a full-time Groundskeeperp I. Ap- weather and crop conditions. Hours may SE 27TH ST., FRI., NOV. plications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on exceed or be less than 36 hours. Work tools, 2 N D & SAT., N O V. 3 R D, November 7, 2018 at the Human Resources supplies, equipment provided at no cost. Garage/ 9AM TO 3PM TREA- Department, 640 South Main Street, LaBelle, Housing provided for non-commuting Apply Within SURE ISLAND AREA FL 33935. A complete job posting and ap- workers at no cost. 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Houses - Rent Houses - Rent Employment - Employment - Employment - Lots - Sale Full Time Full Time Full Time Pahokee Housing Authority OKEECHOBEE J. Hernandez Harvest- Has received 32 (thirty-two) Tenant Protection CORNER LOT PLUS 2 ing, Inc. is hiring 20 Vouchers (Temporary Section 8 Vouchers) to LOTS, OAK TREES & farmworkers to harvest CITY OF BELLE GLADE Business assist the 129 (one-hundred twenty-nine) NATURAL PLANTS, Autos Wanted and pack watermelon Opportunities families that are being affected by the Low-In- UNDEVELOPED BUT crops in Collier and GROUNDSKEEPER come Housing Tax Credit Project at Padgett MINIMAL CLEARING AAA Auto Analysis- All Hendry Counties in FL $10.57 P/HR NOTICE Island Homes and Fremd Village. NEEDED IF DESIRED. makes, all price ranges. for a temporary period Able to lift 35 lbs. - Valid DL NORTHWEST 3RD We buy cars, trucks, starting on 11/15/2018 Independent Newspa- For further information, qualifying families* ST. OKEECHOBEE, FL. and motorcycles. and ending on SERVICE TECHNICIAN II pers will never accept FDQFRQWDFWRXURI¿FHDW  DQGDVN $23,500.00 FOR ALL Established 1981. 12/20/2018. The wages $11.76 P/HR any advertisement WRVSHDNZLWK0UV%DEERU0UV&DPSRV 850-420-5997 772-260-9707 offered are the highest Able to lift 35 lbs. - VALID CDL “B” that is illegal or consid- of $11.29/hr. or appli- ered fraudulent. In all *Qualifying Families: are those families cable piece rates. This DEPUTY CITY CLERK cases of questionable that reside in the 129 units being remod- job requires prolonged $18.13 P/HR value, such as prom- eled through the LIHTC project. standing, bending, Notary Public -Type 50 CWPM ises of guaranteed stooping, and reaching. income from work-at- ,WLVWKHSROLF\RI3DKRNHH+RXVLQJ$XWKRULW\WR comply fully with all Federal, State, and local Job is outdoors and MECHANIC III home programs - if it Mobile Homes - Public Notice continues in all types of $19.07 P/HR sounds too good to nondiscrimination laws and with the rules and Rent weather. Workers may Able to lift 35 lbs. - VALID CDL “A” be true, chances are regulations governing Fair Housing & be requested to submit ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling that it is. If you have Equal Opportunity housing. LEGAL NOTICE 3+$LVDQ(TXDO2SSRUWXQLW\(PSOR\HU BEAUTIFUL, NEWLY Notice is hereby given that on Novem- to random drug or al- &HUWL¿FDWH questions or doubts REMODELED, 2BDRM ber 12th, 2018 by 12:00pm Secure Self cohol tests at no cost to about any ad on these Storage of Clewiston, (863-234-7639) ON LARGE LOT, will, at their discretion, dispose of the the worker. Drug testing RECREATION FACILITIES pages, we advise that SCREEN ROOM, personal property therefore stored with and background checks COORDINATOR before responding or the undersigned. COVERED CONCRETE Tenant(s) may occur during the $19.95 P/HR sending money ahead PATIO, CARPORT Romeo Halligan, John Raynes, Tim interview process and Valid FDL - AA/Pass – Level 2 Crim.Bckgrnd. of time, you check McCray, Carolyn Jones, John Wilson, OVERLOOKING Ron Gacula, Melaena Giraldo, Penny will be conducted at the VALID DL with the Better Busi- PRIVATE LAKE $850.00/ Barton, Jensen Similien, Felix Qui- sole expense and dis- ness Bureau at 772- MO. PLUS SEC., LAWN nones, Christina Moore, Trevor Spitzer. cretion of the employer. CODE ENFORCEMENT MANAGER 878-2010 for previous SERVICE INCLUDED 295403 CN 10/31/2018 Workers must be able $20.01 Hourly complaints. 863-467-2784 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE to lift and carry 70lbs. Valid FDL; CCEO Level I, II, III, IV PAHOKEE HOUSING AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE; CLEWIS- repetitively throughout Some 800 and 900 Mobile Home with 2.5 TON TOWING & AUTO SALVAGE gives acres. $1,650 1st, Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent the workday. Employer telephone numbers Applied for a Low Income Housing Tax Credit to sell these vehicles on 11/13/2018 guarantees work will HR Dept may require an extra $1,650.00 Last and 10:00 a.m. at 600 E. SUGARLAND (LIHTC) Preservation Grant to rehabilitate $1,000.00 Security HWY Clewiston, FL 33440-3213, be available for at 110 Dr. MLK JR. BLVD W. charge, as well as long 129 public housing units. We are encourag- pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the least three-quarters Belle Glade, FL 33430 distance toll costs. Deposit. Call Tony Florida Statutes. CLEWISTON TOW- ing elderly families in need of a one (1) and 561-723-3030. ING & AUTO SALVAGE reserves the of the period stated. FAX: 561-993-1813 We will do our best two (2) bedroom units to apply. right to accept Required tools supplies, Applications: www.bellegladegov.comgg to alert our reader of 2006 FORD and equipment will be &%* LV DQ (2( ZLWK H[FHOOHQW EHQH¿WV these charges in the We will be providing housing applications Mobile Homes - 1FTPX12566FA40307 provided at no cost to ads, but occasionally Monday through Friday from Sale 2005 BOAT worker. Housing will be we may not be aware 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MJIZ7919I405 available for workers of the charges. There- New WZ3 Mobile Homes 2004 CHRYSLER who cannot reasonably Business Business fore, if you call a num- It is the policy of Pahokee Housing Authority with A/C in 30 Days- 2C3HD36MX4H669854 return home after each ber out of your area, to comply fully with all Federal, State, and from 28,500 Opportunities Opportunities 2003 BUICK working day. Transporta- use caution. local nondiscrimination laws and with the Used WZ3 Mobile Homes 3G5DA03E13S501361 tion and meal expenses rules and regulations governing Fair Housing from $16,900 2005 FORD will be provided, or reim- & Equal Opportunity. Pahokee Housing Se Habla Espanol 1FTRX02WX5KC67324 bursed after 50% of the Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer 863-234-8904 296510 CN 10/31/2018 work contract is com- Need and promotes a Drug-Free Workplace. Admin Off: 239-645-8912 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: pleted, if appropriate. TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY gives Applicants should apply Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent for the position at their to sell these vehicles on 11/9/2018, Health & 10:00 am at 74 S INDUSTRIAL LOOP local State Workforce EXTRA MONEY? LABELLE, FL 33935, pursuant to sub- Agency office. Job Order Reducing Equip section 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY reserves Number: FL10795437. the right to accept or reject any and/ EXERCISE BIKE - Brand or all bids. NOW HIRING new, with control panel, JA4AS2AW6BU027755 MANAGER’S great Christmas present, 2011 MITSUBISHI never used. Call 863- 296911 CN 10/31/2018 BURGER KING 610-0644. Apartments Houses - Rent 604 N.E. Park Street Boats Okeechobee, FL 34972 TAYLOR CREEK CON- LAKEPORT HOUSE DO - Seasonal 1BR, 1BA, 2BD/1BA SCREEN 2017 Q-WEST 16FT Full-Time position w/ ground flr., Avail. 3/20. BACK PORCH, YARD, GOOD LOOKING benefits $1200/mo. Sec. dep. $900.00/MONTHLY 1ST PONTOON BOAT Must be able to: req. 863-634-0024. AND SECURITY CALL EQUIPPED FOR FISH- 863-532-5073 Work any day/time FOR RENT 1BD/1BA ING CALL FOR DETAILS Pass Background $14,000.00 863-946- NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: MOTOR ROUTE PARK MODEL, Commercial TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY gives Check LOCATED ON 1481 OR 573-434-2173 Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent Work in a fast- pace Property to sell these vehicles on 11/16/2018, KISSIMMEE 10:00 am at 74 S INDUSTRIAL LOOP environment RIVER INCLUDES Campers / RVs LABELLE, FL 33935, pursuant to sub- Have great people AVAILABLE TREASURE ISLAND section 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. ELECTRIC, TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY reserves skills 2100SQ. FT. METAL the right to accept or reject any and/ WATER, PEST BUILDING 2 ROLL WANT TO BUY MOTOR CONTROL, SATT- HOME, TRAVEL TRAIL- or all bids. Send resume to: UP DOORS BEHIND Land - Sale ELLITE TV, LAWN LAKESIDE CARWASH. ERS OR 5TH WHEELS 5TDZT34A52S134019 M. McGartland@ CARE, INTERNET ANY CONDITION. 2002 TOYOTA [email protected] $800.00/MO. YEARLY 297326 CN 10/31/2018 AND BOAT DOCK LEASE, FIRST-LAST+ MOORE HAVEN WILL PAY CASH ON THE $850.00 PLUS SEC. CALL TAB 863- Frontage SPOT CALL ANDY ANY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE - on Rt. US #27, TIME 352-999-2055 Notice is hereby given that on SECURITY 610-1027 11/19/2018 11:00 AM, the following (863)467-4371 DEVELOPMENT Personal Property will be sold at public SITE 2 ACRES Wanted all Travel auction pursuant to F.S.715.109: Houses - Rent ENTIRE Trailers, Motor Homes 2015 FVFE VIN# 5ZT2FEWB4FA015387 NOW HIRING Apartments CITY BLOCK and Fifth Wheels. Any Last Known Tenants: Tim Martin th Condition, Cash paid Sale to be held at: Clewiston/ Lake MECHANICAL PIPING 107 SW 17 St • Suite D 2.5BR, 1BA, In town. Zoned commercial. Okeechobee RV Park194 County Road AND DUCT CYPRESS COVE 1BR/ NON SMOKING RESI- Adjacent to court on the spot 720 Clewiston, FL 33440 (Hendry Call 954-595-0093 County) (863) 983-7078 INSULATOR NEEDED. 1BA, Includes utilities. DENCE. Lawn service house, high 297355 CN 10/31;11/7/2018 WAGE IS 24K - 50K Large yard. $750 mo. + included. Small pet okay. school, etc. PER YEAR. WILL security. Available now. $850 mo. 1st, last & APARTMENT SITE 863-634-0024. $500 sec. dep. 941-504- (8 units) Near river. Sport Vehicles TRAIN. Inquire Within /ATVs VALID DL AND 3954. Walk to school. N.W. OKEE Townhouses or TRANSPORTATION A 2BR, 1BA, $725 mo. KINGS BAY - SEASON- 2005 700 KING QUAD MUST. CONTACT Rental Apartments. $2175 to move in. AL avail 2/1/19, fully Call owner SUZUKI 4X4 4 WHEEL- 772-461-4382 2BR, 2BA, $2325 to furnished with utilis. ER, LIKE NEW 1,185 IRINSULATION@ for details NO PHONE CALLS move in. $775/mo. $1700/mo. + sec. 863-673-5071 MILES $5,000.00/O.B.O. BELLSOUTH.NET 561-346-1642 Call 863-634-0024. CALL 518-569-4621 October 31, 2018 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 25

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA. IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 2017 CA 212 CASE NO.: 2017-CA-005 CASE NO.: l6000680CAAXMX CASE NO. 18000025 CA JUDGE: LAURIE E. BUCHANAN JUDGE: LAURIE E. BUCHANAN U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the United States Department SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK, JOSEPH ZACHARY GAZZA, TRUST, of Agriculture, Rural Development, f/k/a Farmers Home Administration, a/k/a Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Rural Housing Service, V. V. vs. Plaintiff, DONALD E. MEYERS, JR., an individual and SUSAN E. MEYERS, an individual, CHRISTOPHER LEIN; and UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION, IF ANY, CHESTER N. WALKER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHESTER N. WALKER; vs. UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION, Defendants. HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III; HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION EDUARDO ESPINOZA and MARIA B. ESPINOZA, husband and wife; and Defendants. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HSBC BANK NEVADA, NATIONAL ASSOCIAA- GEORGE FRAKER, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TION UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION #l and #2, and ALL OTHER Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure datt- UNKNOWN PARTIES, et.al., ed October 10, 2018, and entered in 472017CA000005CAAXMX of the Circuit Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foree- and Sale entered in the cause pending in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth wherein JOSEPH ZACHARY GAZZA, is the Plaintiff and CHRISTOPHER LEIN NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE closure entered on October 9, 2018, by the above entitled Court in the above Judicial Circuit, in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, Civil Action Number: AND UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION are the Defendants. Sharon NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Summary Judg- styled cause, the undersigned Clerk of Court or any of her duly authorized depp- 2017 CA 212, the Clerk, Sharon Robertson, will sell the property situated in Robertson as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder ment of Foreclosure dated September 20, 2018, entered in Civil Case No.: uties, will sell the property situated in Okeechobee County, Florida, described as: said County, described as: for cash at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center; Jury Assembly Room, 2nd 16000680CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and Lot 31, Block 49, BASSWOOD, INC., UNIT NO. 5, according to BEING a parcel of land lying in that part of Section 31, Township 35 South, Floor, 312 Northwest 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 at 11:00 a.m., on for Hendry County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, page 51, Public Records Range 34 East, Okeechobee County, Florida lying South of Highway 68 and November 28, 2018, the following described property as set forth in the Final LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, and CHESTER N. WALKER; of Okeechobee County, Florida. being further bounded and described as follows: Judgment of Foreclosure, to wit: HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III; UNKNOWN TENANT{S) IN POSS- at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash on November 28, BEGIN at the Southeast corner of said Section 31, Township 35 South, Range 1-17-34-33-0A00-00004-E000 SESSION #l NIKIA RANDY RIMES; HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION SUCCESS- 2018, in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd floor of the Okeechobee County Judi- 34 East for the Point-of-Beginning; thence South 89°38’59” East a distance Lot E of Tract 4; The West½ of the West½ of the South½ of the North½ of SOR BY MERGER TO HSBC BANK NEVADA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, are cial Center, 312 NW Third Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, beginning at 11:00 of 1509.37 feet to a point lying on the Southerly right-of-way of Highway 68; Tract 4, Section 17 as to the Southern Colonization Company Plat of Township Defendants. A.M., subject to all ad valorem taxes and assessments for the real property thence North 56°56’29” East along the Southerly right-of way of Highway 68 a 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the Plat thereofrecorded in Plat Book 4, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash, on 2nd Floor in Hallway of the Hendry described above. distance of 1173.51 feet to a point lying on the East boundary of said Section Pages 3-3E Inclusive, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. County Courthouse, 25 East Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, FL 33935 at 11:00 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, 31: thence South 30°38’59” West along the East boundary of said Section 31, TOGETHER WITH all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the AM, on the 23rd day of January, 2019, the following described real property as IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS a distance of 2147.55 feet to the Point-of-Beginning; Bearings are based on property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a set forth in said Final Summary Judgment, to wit: PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. right-of-way Map for Highway 68. part of the property. THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERR- TOGETHER WITH all improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONEE QUARTER OF THE SOUTH- SONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARR- and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS EAST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 43 SOUTH, TICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE property. PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. RANGE 31 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA. ALSO KNOWN COURT ADA COORDINATOR, CORRIE JOHNSON, TELEPHONE (772)807- Property address: 13300 NW 160 Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 Dated on October 11, 2018. AS TRACT 9, BLOCK J, PIONEER PLANTATION, AN UNRECORD- 4370, WITHIN SEVEN (7) WORKING DAYS OF THE COURT APPEARANCE. IF at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash at 11:00 o’clock A.M., on Sharon Robertson ED SUBDIVISION. SUBJECT TO AN ACCESS ROAD EASEMENT HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 711. the 21st day of November, 2018, in The Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, located Clerk of Court OVER THE NORTH 25 FEET AND THE EAST 25 FEET THEREOF. DATED on October 11, 2018. at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, BY: Sandra L. Creech TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN YEAR: 2002 DOUBLEWIDE, SHARON ROBERTSON Florida 34972. As Deputy Clerk MAKE: MERIT, VIN#: FLHML3B155725814A AND VIN#: FLHM- Clerk of Circuit Court ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE L3B155725814B, MANUFACTURED HOME. 312 NW Third Street IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order Okeechobee, FL 34972 PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the proo- A/K/A: 5200 PIONEER 8TH STREET, CLEWISTON, FL., 33440 BY: Sandra L. Creech Dated this 11th day of September , 2018. vision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordination, Deputy Clerk Court Administration, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL If you are a person claiming a right to funds remaining after the sale, you must 293653 ON 10/31;11/7/2018 Sharon Robertson 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court file a claim with the clerk no later than 60 days after the sale. If you fail to file Clerk of Court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before a claim you will not be entitled to any remaining funds. After 60 days, only BY: Sandra L. Creech the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or the owner of record as of the date of the Iis pendens may claim the surplus. Deputy Clerk voice impaired call 711. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on September 20, 2018. HENDRY COUNTY 287931 ON 10/24,31/2018 Submitted By: BARBARA S. BUTLER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER Rene S. Griffith CLERK OF THE COURT ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY’S Be A Man Buy Land, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: J. Bevis NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN AND PERR- 4260 SE Federal Highway Stuart, Florida 34997 Deputy Clerk MITTING SERVICES FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON (772) 546-410 1 Attorney for Plaintiff: Brian L. Rosaler, Esquire Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners 294865 ON 10/31;11/7/2018 Popkin & Rosaler, P.A. will hold a Public Hearing on November 13, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., at the Clewiston OLD CR 78 FROM CR 78 TO SR 29 IN HENDRY COUNTY 1701 West Hillsboro Boulevard Suite 400 City Hall, Commission Chambers, 115 W. Ventura Ave., Clewiston, Florida, to Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 consider an ordinance relating to noise control entitled as follows: Financial Project # 435016-1-38-01 Telephone: (954) 360-9030 Facsimile: (954) 420-5187 RFQ No. 2019-03 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 16-439144 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION 289530 CN 10/31;11/7/2018 OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING HENDRY COUNTY Opening Date and Time: November 8, 2018 @ 2:00 p.m. Case No. 18000288CAAXMX CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 1-14.5, NOISE CONTROL, MORE SPECIFICALLY SECTION 1-14.5-1, DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR Hendry County is seeking engineering firms interested in providing professional Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS OF LAW; PROVID- services in design and permitting in connection with sidewalk construction on Plaintiff IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA ING FOR CODIFICATION, INCLUSION IN CODE, AND SCRIVENER’S Old CR 78 from CR 78 to SR 29 in Hendry County, Florida. Firms submitting vs. CIVIL ACTION ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. must have expertise in roadway, sidewalk and drainage design and permitting The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, CASE NO.: 47-2017-CA-000133 services and any other requirements that the Florida Department of Transporr- Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against The meeting is open to the public. All interested persons may appear and be tation (FDOT) may impose in the Local Agency Participation (LAP) Agreement the Estate of Theodore L. Pealy a/k/a Theodore Lee Pealy a/k/a Ted L. Pealy, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. If a person decides to appeal for this project. Proposers shall have all services available in-house or may Deceased, et al, SPRINGLEAF MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-3, MORTGAGEEBACKED NOTES, any decision made by the Hendry County Commission with respect to any matt- propose multiple firms, which have joined together to provide the various ree- Defendants SERIES 2013-3, ter discussed at such meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, quired disciplinary services in order to offer a complete submission. Individuals Plaintiff and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record and firms properly registered in the State of Florida are encouraged to submit NOTICE OF ACTION - CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE vs. of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence their qualifications for consideration. All submittals (see Section IV, Submission PATRICIA WILLS A/K/A PATRICIA F. BAKER A/K/A PATRICIA BAKER, et al, upon which the appeal is to be based. Requirements) received in response to this RFQ will be reviewed by a County TO: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Defendant(s). Evaluation Committee. In order to be considered, submittals must be received Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection on weekdays bee- by the Board of County Commissioners at the C. E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Office) the Estate of Theodore L. Pealy a/k/a Theodore Lee Pealy a/k/a Ted L. Pealy, NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Hendry County Planning in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Deceased and Community Development Office, 640 South Main Street, LaBelle, Florida. Florida by 2:00 p.m., November 8, 2018, at which time all responses to this Last Known Address: Unknown NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure request will be recorded in the presence of one (1) or more witnesses. dated June 19, 2018, and entered in Case No. 47-2017-CA-000133 of the Cirr- If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation for YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the cuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florr- your attendance at the meeting, please contact Hendry County Administration A copy of the Instructions and RFQ Documents can be obtained from the following property in Okeechobee County, Florida: ida in which U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf at (863) 675-5220; Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail Hendry County website, www.hendryfla.nety t under the Public Information tab, Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-3, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2013-3, is the [email protected]@y by email at [email protected],@y,, or by calling (863) 612-4727. LOT 5, BLOCK 7, ANCIENT OAKS RV RESORT NO. I, A CONDOMINIUM, IN- Plaintiff and Patricia Wills a/k/a Patricia F. Baker a/k/a Patricia Baker, Cavalry SPV CLUDING A 1/146TH PER EACH LOT UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN AND TO THE I, LLC, Fort Drum Investments, Inc., are defendants, the Okeechobee County Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay COMMON ELEMENTS THEREOF, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFQ, or to contract TO ALL THE TERMS, PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS, RIGHTS. PRIVILEGES, OBB- the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all submittals ree- LIGATIONS, EASEMENTS AND LIENS OF AND AS SET FORTH IN THAT CERR- NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, Okeechobee County, Florida at un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Myra Johnson al (863) ceived as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this RFQ, TAIN DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF ANCIENT OAKS R.V. RESORT 11:00AM on the 28th day of November, 2018, the following described property 675-5240. if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. The County may re-procure at NO. 1, A CONDOMINIUM, AND ALL ITS EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS, AS as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: 294556 ON 10/31 CB 11/1/2018 the discretion of the Board. RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK 255, PAGE 916-1045, ET SEQ., IN- THE SOUTHEAST l/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH- CLUDING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINI- EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 37 Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. UM AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK 348 PAGE 1548, ET SEQ., OF SOUTH , RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. HENDRY COUNTY THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. LESS THE EAST 15 FEET FOR ROAD RIGHT OF WAY. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MOBILE HOME VIN# 10FBA02S9G1016415 A/K/A 1851 NE 48TH AVE., OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Veronica Gonzalez al (863) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than 675-5324. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners 292547 CN 10/10,17,24,31 CB 10/11,18,25;11/1/2018 defenses, if any, to it on Matthew Marks, Esquire, Brock & Scott, PLLC., the 60 days after the sale. will hold a Public Hearing on November 13, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., at Clewiston City Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 1501 N.W. 49th Street, Suite 200, Ft. Lau- Dated in Okeechobee County, Florida tihis 20th day of June, 2018. Hall, 115 West Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida, to consider an ordinance derdale, FL. 33309, within thirty (30) days of the first date of publication and Sharon Robertson relating to solid waste entitled as follows: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs Clerk of the Circuit Court CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered Okeechobee County, Florida AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION- CIVIL ACTION against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. By: Sandra L. Creech ERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE HENDRY CASE NO. 2018 CA 000024 DATED on October 23, 2018. Deputy Clerk COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 1-10, HEALTH AND Sharon Robertson Albertelli Law Attorney for Plaintiff SANITATION, ARTICLE V, SOLID WASTE AND MANDATORY COLL- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the United States Department As Clerk of the Court P.O. Box 23028 Tampa, FL 33623 (813) 221-4743 LECTION UNIT SERVICE AREA, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 1-10-83, of Agriculture, Rural Development, f/k/a Farmers Home Administration, a/k/a By Arlene Nealis (813) 221-9171 facsimile DEFINITIONS AND SECTION 1-10-96, RESPONSIBILITIES OF Rural Housing Service, As Deputy Clerk eService: [email protected] CONTRACTOR AND CUSTOMER FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; Plaintiff, 296021 ON 10/31;11/7/2018 In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you are a PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS vs. person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, INCLUSION IN CODE, JOSEPH K. VICKERS; TAMMY M. VICKERS; OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORR- participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE ITY; and ALLISON L. VICKERS, HENDRY COUNTY DATE. Defendants. ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your sched- The meeting is open to the public. All interested persons may appear and be uled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notifica- NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. If a person decides to appeal NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Final Judgment of Forecloo- tion if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; any decision made by the Hendry County Commission with respect to any matt- will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 5:00 P.M., at the if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. sure entered on October 11, 2018, by the above entitled Court in the above Clewiston City Hall, Commission Chambers, 115 West Ventura Avenue, Cleww- ter discussed at such meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, styled cause, the undersigned Clerk of Court or any of her duly authorized depp- 270751 ON 10/31;11/7/2018 and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record iston, Florida to consider amending Resolution 2017-97 regarding affordable uties, will sell the property situated in Okeechobee County, Florida, described as: housing pursuant to Florida Statute 125.379. of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence Lot 14, Block 7, OAKPARK SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof ree- upon which the appeal is to be based. corded in Plat Book 3, page 3, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection on weekdays If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or PUBLIC NOTICE at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash on November 28, commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Office of the County 2018, in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd floor of the Okeechobee County Judi- Attorney, 110 Broward Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he cial Center, 312 NW Third Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, beginning at 11:00 or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, The 2018 Tax Roll was certified to the Hendry County Tax Collector on October If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation for A.M., subject to all ad valorem taxes and assessments for the real property 8, 2018 and will be open for collection of real estate and personal property tax your attendance at the meeting, please contact the Hendry County Community, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is described above. to be based. on November 1, 2018. Please contact this office if you do not receive a tax bill Media & Tourism Coordinator at (863) 675-5304; Hearing Impaired: Florida ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, on property owned in Hendry County. If you receive a tax bill for property which Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail [email protected] . IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS has been sold, please forward to new property owner, or return to our office. Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation for PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. your attendance at any meeting, please contact Hendry Social Services at (863) Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERR- Payments may be mailed, paid on-line with a credit card, or paid in person in un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Myra Johnson al (863) 675-5297; Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail sabrina.gadson@g@ SONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARR- hendryfla.nety LaBelle or Clewiston. 675-5240. TICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE 295970 ON 10/31 CB 11/1/2018 COURT ADA COORDINATOR, CORRIE JOHNSON, TELEPHONE (772)807- Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Please contact our office should you have any questions. 4370, WITHIN SEVEN (7) WORKING DAYS OF THE COURT APPEARANCE. IF HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 711. Si necesita la asistencia de un intérppqrete que hable esp ppppañol para participar Patrick B. Langford DATED on October 12, 2018. en esta reunión, por favor póngase en contacto con Myra Johnson al (863) Tax Collector SHARON ROBERTSON 675-5240. Hendry County, Florida Clerk of Circuit Court 297330 CN 10/31 CB 11/1/2018 Sign guestbooks at 312 NW Third Street 25 E. Hickpochee Ave 1100 S. Olympia Suite 300 Okeechobee, FL 34972 LaBelle, FL 33935 Clewiston, FL 33440 http://www.legacy.com BY: Sandra L. Creech Earn some extra cash. Your new car could be (863)675-5280 (863)983-1460 Deputy Clerk Sell your used items in today’s paper. Have CN 10/31;11/7 CB 11/1,8/2018 295189 ON 10/31;11/7/2018 in the classifieds you looked for it? 26 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun October 31, 2018

Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Administration Administration Fictitious Name Public Notice of Estates of Estates NOTICE FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION NOTICE OF ACTION UNDER FICTITIOUS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN THE CIRCU IT COURT FOR GLADES COUNTY , FLORIDA NAME LAW BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROBATE DIVISION PROFESSIONAL REGULATION File No.: 18000051CPMXAX The undersigned does hereby certify A public auction will be For the purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as FARM LABOR PROGRAM that Kenneth Leonzo Bautista and held at BMJ Towing, Inc. at amended, notice is hereby given that the Florida Development Finance Corpoo- IN RE: ESTATE OF Leonzo Bautista conducting a Lawn ration (“FDFC”) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 IN RE: The practice of farm labor Care business at Hendry , Florida, un- 414 South Parrott Avenue, SHIRLEY RAY STEWART at 1:00 P.M., or a time as soon thereafter as practicable at the Hendry County a/k/a SHIRLEY RAE STEWA RT der the fictitious name of Leo’s Lawn Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Administration Building, Conference Room #1, 640 S. Main Street, LaBelle, Guate Harvesting, LLC a/k/a SHIRLEY R. STEWART Care and Tree Service and that said Florida 33935, to consider adoption of a resolution approving the issuance by firm is composed of the following on FRIDAY THE 16TH DAY c/o Rosalia Mendez Deceased. the FDFC of its Solid Waste Disposal Senior and Subordinate Revenue Bonds 337 East Obispo Avenue persons whose names and places of OF NOVEMBER, 2018 from (Southeast Renewable Fuels, LLC Project), Series 2018 (the “Bonds”) in an Clewiston, Florida 33440 NOTIC E TO CREDITORS resiidence are as follows: aggregate principal amount not to exceed $220,000,000.00 in one or more Kenneth Leonzo Bautista 10:00-11:00 A.M. Pursuant series of tax exempt and/or taxable Bonds. The proceeds of the Bonds will CASE NO.: 2018010948 The adminis t ratio n of the estate of Shirley Ray Stewart, deceased, whose 1094 Everglade Avenue to Florida statute 713.78 for be loaned by the FDFC to Southeast Renewable Fuels, LLC, a Florida limited date of death was July 13 , 20 18 , is pending in the Circuit Court for Glades LaBelle, FL 33935 Leonzo Bautista unpaid towing and storage. liability company, and/or its affiliates and related entities thereof (the “Borroww- LICENSE NO.: 784 County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Avenue J, P.O. Box er). The Borrower will use the proceeds of the Bonds to, among other things: 10, Moorehaven, Flo rida 33471. The names and addresses of the personal 1094 Everglade Avenue Year, Make, Model & Vin’s as (A) finance, refinance, and/or reimburse itself for prior expenditures for all or a The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has filed an Adminiss- representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below . LaBelle, FL 33935 follows portion of the cost of the acquisition, construction, renovation, improvement trative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, All creditors of the decedent and other persons hav ing cla ims or demands Ownership of Leo’s Lawn Care and and equipping of a fully integrated non-woody biomass-to-pulp renewable fiber Joy Mitchell, Service of Process Unit, Department of Business and Professional against decedent’s estate on whom a co py of this notice is required to be Tree Service is as follows: conversion facility, all of which will be situated on approximately 100 acres of Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2202, (850) 488- served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFO RE TH E LATER OF 3 Kenneth Leonzo Bautista 1987 ISUZU PICKUP land located at 18400 County Road 835, Clewiston, Hendry County, Florida, 0062. MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE Leonzo Bautista and which will include but will not be limited to: (i) a pulp fiber plant, along with If is my intentions to apply to the Flor- JAACL14LXH0732542 OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ancillary facilities and improvements, (ii) the acquisition of certain processing If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by November 7, ON THEM. ida Department of State, Diivision of and production equipment, and (iii) the design, engineering, and permitting 2018, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented at a hearing All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or dee- Corporations to register the said name that will be undertaken in connection with the foregoing; (B) funding a debt of Leo’s Lawn Care and Tree Service 2005 CADILLAC CTS pursuant to 120.57(2), F.S. before the Department of Business and Professional mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN service reserve fund, if deemed necessary or desirable; (C) funding a capitalized Regulation Farm Labor Program. 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. under the provisions of Chapter 90- 1G6DP567550135144 interest account, if deemed necessary or desirable; (D) funding working capital ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHI N THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORII- 267, laws of Florida, Acts of 1991. reserves, if deemed necessary or desirable; (E) funding other funds and/or acc- In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a spee- DA STATUTES SECTION 733.7 02 WIILL BE FOREVER BARRED. counts, if deemed necessary or desirable; and (F) paying the costs associated cial accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individ- NOT WITHSTAND ING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE , ANY CLAIM BY: Emma Petersen Terms of sale are cash, and with the issuance of the Bonds (collectively, the “Project”). ual or agency sending notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding FI LED TWO (2) YEA RS OR MORE AFTE R THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH 296023 CN 10/31/2018 no checks will be accepted. The Project will be owned and operated by the Borrower. at the address given on notice. Telephone: (850) 257-6097; 1-800-955-8771 IS BARR ED. The Bonds are being issued under the authority of the Florida Development (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida Relay Service. The date of firs t publication of this notice is October 31st, 2018. The seller reserves the right Finance Corporation Act of 1993, as amended, Chapter 159, Florida Statutes 292327 CN 10/10,17,24,31/2018 NOTICE RI¿QDOELG$OOVDOHVDUH¿QDO and other applicable provisions of law (collectively, the “Act”). The Bonds shall Personal Representative: UNDER FICTITIOUS be payable solely from the revenues derived from a loan and other financing No refunds will be made. Said Daphne Dee Flynn NAME LAW documents to be executed between the FDFC and the Borrower prior to or 1035 Stewart Lane automobiles will be sold in contemporaneously with the issuance of the Bonds. Such Bonds and the interr- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that Okeechobee, Flo rida 34974 the undersigned pursuant to est thereon shall not constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit Attorney for Personal Representative: “AS IS” with no guarantees. or taxing power of the State of Florida or any political subdivision or agency the “Fictitious Name Statue” The Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) will receive proposals for the purpose Eric S. Kane, Esquire 297394 ON 10/31/2018 thereof. Issuance of the Bonds is subject to several conditions including satisfacc- will register with Florida De- of securing Engineering Services for the following: Florida Bar No. 0847941 partment of State, Division tory documentation and receipt of necessary approvals for the financing. The Eric S. Kane, PL aforementioned meeting shall be a public meeting and all persons who may RI &RUSRUDWLRQV WKH ¿FWLWLRXV 20900 NE 30th Avenue. S uite 403 Aventura, Flo rida 33180 name, to wit; be interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. * Injection Well Testing LO 10/31;11/7/2018 Administration Written comments may also be submitted prior to the hearing to the Florida Development Finance Corporation at 156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 2340, Winter Boss Auto Transport of Estates Springs, Florida 32708, directed to the Executive Director. Comments made at Detailed RFQ documents are available upon request from the office of the Exx- Under which we expect to the hearing are for the consideration of the Governor and will not bind the FDFC ecutive Director, located at 100 S.W. 5th Avenue, (Tel.) 863-763-9460, (Fax) Roofi ng Roofi ng engage in business at: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR as to any action it may take. 863-763-3746. The OUA intends to review the submitted RFQ’s and reserves ALL PERSONS FOR OR AGAINST SAID APPROVAL CAN BE HEARD AT SAID the right to reject any or all submittals. The OUA selection committee may elect 1013 Lake Cir. HENDRY COUNTY, TIME AND PLACE. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE for presentations or select a qualified firm from the submittals received. Okeechobee, Fl. 34974 FLORIDA BY THE FDFC WITH RESPECT TO SUCH HEARING OR MEETING (S)HE Metal Roofs Seamless Gutters In the City of Okeechobee/ PROBATE DIVISION WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF SUCH HEARING County Okeechobee, Florida. FILE NO.: 18CP102 OR MEETING IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND The RFQ’s must be delivered to the Executive Director’s office, located at Re-Roofs Soffit & Fascia That the parties interested in EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. Okeechobee Utility Authority Administrative Office, 100 S.W. 5th Avenue, said business enterprise are: IN RE: ESTATE OF In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a spee- Okeechobee, FL 34974, on or before 3:00 PM on November 8, 2018. The Roof Repairs Free Estimates DENNIS JAMES BARRY cial accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the FDFC submittal must be contained in a sealed package clearly marked on the outside Joseph Elliott Jays Deceased no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding at the address given in this with the submitter’s name and the project for which the submittal is made. Dated at Okeechobee, notice or by telephone at (407) 712-6255. Okeechobee County, Florida NOTICE TO CREDITORS By order of the FDFC. this 26th day of October 2018 John F. Hayford By: Joseph Elliott Jays The administration of the estate FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION Executive Director of DENNIS JAMES BARRY, deceased, 296497 LO 10/31/2018 296048 ON 10/26,28,31/2018 whose date of death was May 27, 297376 ON 10/31/2018 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 25 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL Notice Under Fictitious Name E. Hickpoochee Avenue, LaBelle, FL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Fictitious Name Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 33935. The names and addresses of CASE NO.: 2017-CA-009 865.09, Florida Statutes the personal representative and the JUDGE: LAURIE E. BUCHANAN personal representative’s attorney are NOTICE OF INTENTION TO Edghin Corporation NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the set forth below. JOSEPH ZACHARY GAZZA, REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME It is my intentions to apply to the undersigned, desiring to engage in All creditors of the decedent and oth- Plaintiff, Florida Department of State, Division of business under the fictitious name of er persons having claims or demands V. The undersigned does hereby certify Corporations to register the said name Lic#CCC1325950Lic# CCC037019 Office Office: (863)675-7045 (863) 675-7045 INDUSTRIAL SERVICE AND against decedent’s estate on whom CHRISTOPHER LEIN; and UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION, IF ANY, that Edghin Corporation Convenience of Stop & Shop under the provisions of EQUIPMENT a copy of this notice is required to be Defendants. Store business at Hendry County, Flor- Chapter 90-267, laws of Florida Acts 1050981 Commerce Cowboy Circle Dr. Suite B. Fax Fax(863)612-1158 (863) 612-1158 located at 9357 SE 126TH BLVD. served must file their claims with this ida, under the fictitious name of Stop of 1991. in the County of OKEECHOBEE in the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE & Shop and that said firm is composed Emma Petre City of OKEECHOBEE Florida, 34974 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated of the following persons whose names DATE: 9/20/2018 intends to register the said name with FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE October 10, 2018 and entered in 472017CA000009CAAXMX of the Circuit Court and places of residence are as follows: 293625 CN 10/31/2018 the Division of Corporations of the Flor- OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein Edghin Corporation Search obituaries nationally at ida Department of State, Tallahassee, SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE JOSEPH ZACHARY GAZZA, is the Plaintiff and CHRISTOPHER LEIN AND UN- 106 W. Ventura Avenue Florida ON THEM. KNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION are the Defendants. Sharon Robertson Clewiston, FL 33440 When you want some- Dated at OKEECHOBEE Florida, this All other creditors of the decedent as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at Ownership of Stop & Shop is as fol- thing sold, advertise in OCTOBER , day of 24, 2018 the Okeechobee County Judicial Center; Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, 312 http://www.legacy.com and other persons having claims or lows: the classifieds. 296880 ON 10/31/2018 demands against decedent’s estate Northwest 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 at 11:00 a.m., on November must file their claims with this court 28, 2018, the following described property as set forth in the Final Judgment WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE of Foreclosure, to wit: OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS 1-17-34-33-0A00-00005-A000 READING A NOTICE. Lot A of Tract 5 The East ½ of the East ½ of the North ½ of the North ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN ½ of Tract 5, Section 17 as to the Southern Colonization Company Plat of THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH Township 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the Plat thereof recorded NEWSPAPER IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION in Plat Book 4, Pages 3-3E Inclusive, Public Records of Okeechobee County, 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Florida; AND AIR CONDITIONING ATTORNEYS NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME HELPS YOU PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY 1-17-34-33-0A00-00005-B000 CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR Lot B of Tract 5 The West ½ of the East ½ of the North ½ of the North ½ Rebecca Boldt Hamilton, P.A. MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE of Tract 5, Section 17 as to the Southern Colonization Company Plat of Town- GET INVOLVED OF DEATH IS BARRED. ship 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat EMORY WALKER CO. INC. The date of first publication of this Book 4, Pages 3-3E Inclusive, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration REBECCA H. BOLDT, Esq. notice is October 18, 2018. IN THE TOGETHER WITH all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the 24/7 SERVICE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter RICHARD W. SEYMOUR, Esq. MICHAEL BARRY TH Personal Respresentative a part of the property. COMMUNITY. 208 SW 5 Ave. Okeechobee %RDUG&HUWLÀHG&ULPLQDO7ULDO/DZ\HU P.O. BOX 3145 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, Paso Robles, CA 93447 IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS Serving the 863-467-1894 K. Matthew Rentz II PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Lake Area for CAC042747 Attorney for Personal Representative Dated on October 11, 2018. 50 Years! 863-763-6742 CAC057219 5EROGWKDPLOWRQ#DROFRP 1:UG$YH6XLWH&2NHHFKREHH)/ Florida Bar No. 1003358 Sharon Robertson The Rentz Law Firm, P.L.L.C. Clerk of Court 97 Park Avenue By: Sandra L. Creech WANTED TO BUY LaBelle, FL 33935 As Deputy Clerk Email Address: AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE [email protected] If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order Telephone: (863) 674-1935 to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the proo- We Buy Scrap Gold, 293903 CB 10/25;11/1; CN 10/31;11/7 vision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordination, Court Administration, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court Silver and Coins appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711. Submitted By: Elliott’s Pawn Shop Rene S. Griffith Be A Man Buy Land, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 419 W.S. Park St. • 863.763-5553 4260 SE Federal Highway Stuart, Florida 34997 (772) 546-410 1 294876 ON 10/31;11/7/2018

Fictitious Name PUBLIC NOTICE CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED ADVERTISE HERE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Sunstate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular City Council CDL, LLC, desires to engage in business meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 6:00 under the fictitious name of Sunstate PM, has been cancelled. ADVERTISE! CDL with an address of 1030 Industri- An Affordable Way to al Way, Moore Haven, FL 33471, and N o wonder newspaper intends to register said name with the By: Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Florida Department of State, Division of readers have more fun! call: 863.763.3134 • email: [email protected] Corporations, Tallahassee, FL. 297579 ON 10/31/2018 296892 CN 10/31/2018 October 31, 2018 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 27 J’quonne Banks

By Richard Marion running backs who make it to the second Lake Okeechobee News level. As a receiver, his speed is his number Clewiston High School senior corner- one asset; he’s also shown ability to avoid back and wide receiver J’quonne Banks is defenders once the ball is in his hands. the week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week That speed will come in handy when the for not only his performance in the Tigers Tigers face the Okeechobee Brahmans on Nov. 2. The Brahmans have speedy wide re- Elect game against Dunbar on Oct. 26, but his high level of play all season for the Clewis- ceiver Jalen Pryor on their squad, who just ton football program. had a 41-yard touchdown catch against Jen- Banks had an interception, two pass sen Beach. If Banks can shut down Pryor, JERRI LYNN breakups and three tackles against Dun- it’ll make the Brahmans one-dimensional. If bar and now has three back-to-back Banks also provides good run support, it’ll games with an interception, all coming make the Brahmans no-dimensional. SCHLUETER in high-pressure moments during those If you watch any tape on Banks, one games. thing becomes clear: He plays with a lot Clewiston head coach Brad Garret has of confidence. Garret says that confidence Glades County Commissioner, District 4 been impressed with Banks’ first year as a started coming out in Banks when he put full-time starter. work in over the summer. “I’ve know Banks ever since he was in “Last year he was one of those guys who * Strength the eighth grade,” said Garret. “His older was afraid to mess up, and if he made a mis- brother was a great player here in Clewis- take it would bother him and eat him up,” * Skill ton, so he kind of always had that shadow said Garret. “They say defensive backs can’t on him; I think that made him work extra look in the rearview mirror; you just have * Character hard for what he’s got. This summer he to move on. Starting this year he really did really came in and just worked hard to a good job of learning how to let things go put himself in the best position to have a and moving on to the next play. I think that’s successful senior year.” where a lot of that confidence comes from, Banks has five interceptions on the and ever since he started playing like that, you see things just going his way this year.” year. In pass coverage, he has the ability If you have someone you’d like to to match any receiver he lines up against nominate for Big Lake Athlete of the Week, and puts himself in great position to break email Lake Okeechobee News sports up passes. He’s also not afraid to come reporter Richard Marion at rmarion@ down in run support and punish opposing Pd. Pol. Ad by Jerri Lynn Schlueter, Dem, for Glades County Comm. Dist. 4 newszap.com.

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Nov. 2nd & 3rd, 2018 | 10:00am - 5:00pm ahtahthiki.com | 863-902-1113 28 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun October 31, 2018 Glades candidates discuss their goals for county By Chris Felker is in progress.) There are several things we Lake Okeechobee News need, but it’s basically just everything we’re MOORE HAVEN — Four candidates are doing is trying to grow so we can increase on the ballot for two Glades County com- our tax base. Right now we’re just not big missioner positions in Tuesday’s election. enough to sustain a lot of businesses that Incumbent John Ahern faces challenger we need, but we need more people and we Jerri Lynn Schlueter for the Glades Coun- need more of the amenities that they need, ty Board seat of District 4; Jeff Barnes is and that would change everything for us.” running against Donna Storter Long for her Jerri Lynn Schlueter: A Democrat, Ms. District 2 seat. Schlueter is a third-generation, lifetime resi- Jerri Lynn dent of the county who has been married 24 Jeff Donna John Ahern County Board District 2 Barnes Storter Long Schlueter years and has three daughters. Most recent- ly, she worked for the City of Moore Haven Jeff Barnes: A “no party affiliation” we need to keep our land on the tax base, County Board District 4 candidate, Mr. Barnes, 45, was born in Avon in positions ranging from permit clerk up and of course water quality is a big issue, so John Ahern: The incumbent Repub- to public works director and FEMA-certified Park, moved to Glades County in 1995 and I’d like to see that improved as well.” lican is finishing his first term and is in his has lived in Ortona for the past 12 years. emergency preparedness manager. She was Donna Storter Long: The incumbent second year as chairman of the board after in charge of supervising code enforcement, He works with the Glades County Youth Republican has been a county commission- serving as vice chairman the previous year. Livestock organization and is president of utilities, waste collection and maintenance er since 2006 and has achieved advanced Prior to that, he served for 28 years on the the Glades County Hunting Club. “I’m just of city facilities. “I was the go-to person for commissioner status with the Florida As- Moore Haven City Council, seven years as looking to get out and bring some new vi- all matters concerning municipal services, sociation of Counties continuing education mayor and 18 years as financial officer. He sion and a new set of eyes into the commu- from overseeing day-to-day operations to program. She has supported many com- owns and operates Ahern’s LLC, a service fielding complaints.” She is involved with nity and try to do whatever change we can center and convenience store/deli on U.S. for the betterment of the community,” he munity projects to help the county, citing Moore Haven Middle-High School Advisory the Ortona Community Center, park and 27; is a founding director and chairman of Council, the county Youth Athletic Associa- said. Married with two children — one who the Glades County Economic Development playground; the Ortona Cemetery pavilion; tion, the Chalo Nitka Festival Committee and graduated from high school last year and Council, a board member of the Glades is attending welding school in Jacksonville the Muse fire station, park and playground; the county Economic Development Council. the Washington Park Community Center; Youth Livestock Show Inc. for 40 years and and the other a sophomore at Moore Haven treasurer for 30-plus years, a firefighter for “I am seeking this position to serve you, the upgrading of boat ramps and reopening of Junior-Senior High School — he has worked the Glades Volunteer Fire Department for 19 citizens, not for personal gain. My goals are for Hawkins Chemical, a water treatment the Buckhead Ridge Pearce Canal, among years, and a board member for two years to help promote and enhance the econom- plant, for more than a decade and is others. “Your concerns are my concerns,” and chairman for two years of the Glades ic, academic and commercial growth of manager of the LaBelle branch. Mr. Barnes, she tells voters in a mailer. “I respond when Correctional Development Corp. Mr. Ahern our great county, while ensuring protection a first-time candidate, said of the biggest you call or contact me and do my best to says he enjoys strong working relationships of our wonderful natural resources. I’ve issues he’s concerned about: “I think the resolve county-related matters. As senior with state and federal representatives as well worked closely with county staff during my county needs to have some moderate member of the commission, my experience as local school and city officials. “We need city employment and realize the inherent growth. You know, it’s kind of going in the enables me to connect our past achieve- growth, and everything that we’re trying to struggles and successes. I am well prepared wrong direction. Times are changing and ments with our future goals.” She also rep- do is to promote growth. We’ve been work- to serve as one of the five commissioners to we’re staying stuck in the past. I’d like to see resents Glades on various regional boards, ing on the (Moore Haven) hotel. (The coun- develop policies and oversee management it grow a little bit, maybe get some more including for library, planning, trauma care, ty sought proposals for redevelopment of thereof,” she says in a mailer. “I give 100 stores and something for the people. I think juvenile justice and risk management. the old Glades Inn site, for which planning percent to any task I take on.” Glades GOP’s ‘Salute to Veterans’ dinner is next week

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News lobby will be closed, followed by a buffet Pictures are needed to put together an to and are encouraged to represent their MOORE HAVEN — The eighth annual dinner catered by Kurbside Treats. The key- honorary booklet for Glades veterans. The branch of service. Participants also are asked “Glades County Salute to Veterans” dinner note speaker will be Andria Bryant Dolan, a booklet will be given to each veteran at the to bring a photo from boot camp, in country and fundraiser for the Glades County Repub- Moore Haven resident and retired 25-year Air 2019 Glades Salute to Veterans Dinner. All or on base. These pictures will be carefully lican Party will take place Friday, Nov. 9, at 6 Force veteran. veterans at the dinner will have the oppor- scanned and returned to the veteran as soon p.m. in the Doyle Conner Building in Moore There will be a raffle for the winner’s tunity to have their pictures taken by Laura as scanning is complete. Haven. Admission is free to all veterans of the choice of either a Glock 43 9mm pistol or a Mathis or portrait photographer Berenice In the drawing for a cash prize, one ticket United States armed forces, or $10 per guest. Henry Golden Boy 22MagLever Action Rifle. Acosta with the American flag. The photo will be given for a service photo and one tick- The dinner will feature presentation of The winner need not be present to win; do- opportunity is free, and the 5-by-7 picture et for having your picture taken with the flag. the colors by the Glades County Sheriff’s nations of $5 per ticket or $20 for five tickets will be mailed to the vet. For more information or to make reserva- Office color guard promptly at 6, when the are being accepted. Veterans may stand or sit for the pho- tions, call or text 863-885-1138.

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By Richard Marion when quarterback Blaine Keathley hit Jalen Lake Okeechobee News Pryor on a 41-yard touchdown pass. But • The Glades Day Gators scored early it wasn’t enough for the Brahmans to top and often in their game against the South- Jensen Beach as Okeechobee fell 42-7, west Florida Christian Kings on Oct. 26, dropping them to 0-9 this year. Clewiston winning 63-26 and increasing their record lost their game against Dunbar 20-0 on Oct. to 5-4. They are currently ranked second in 26, dropping them to 1-8. Although both FHSAA’s Class 2A Region 4 power rankings, teams have similar records, Clewiston was two spots over Moore Haven. They’ll wrap much more competitive in its games this up their regular season against a St. John season than Okeechobee, whose Brahmans Paul II Academy team that is winless on the weren’t able to put up much resistance to year. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2 at Glades many of the teams they faced this year. Day High School. • The Pahokee Blue Devils will host their • The Moore Haven Terriers will cap off rivals the Glades Central Raiders in the 2018 another successful regular season for the Muck Bowl on Nov. 2. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. program with a big match-up against the Pahokee comes into the game with a 5-5 7-2 LaBelle Cowboys on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at record thanks to a three-game losing streak Moore Haven High School. The Terriers en- after they fell 35-14 to Cocoa on Oct. 26. ter the game 7-1 after their 36-14 win over Still, the Blue Devils sit atop of the Class 1A First Baptist Academy on Oct. 26. Region 4 power rankings by FHSAA, thanks • The Okeechobee Brahmans will host in part to their strength of schedule. Glades their rivals the Clewiston Tigers on Nov. 2 Central comes into the game at 5-3 on a at Okeechobee High School, with kickoff three-win streak after defeating Cardinal at 7 p.m. Both teams come into the game Newman 41-6. The Raiders appear to be on the heels of losing the previous week’s getting hot at exactly the right time. They’re game. Okeechobee finally broke its stretch currently ranked third in the Class 4A Re- of games without an offensive touchdown gion 4 power rankings. Great American Gun Show Big Weekend Event, Buy-Sell-Trade Okeechobee KOA Convention Center $1.00 OFF Vendors Call 4276 Hwy 441 South, Admission 865-453-0074 Saturday Okeechobee, FL Sunday 12 and under 10-4 FREE with adult 9-5 November 3-4, 2018 admission CCW Classes at 10am and 2pm. Only $49. For more information please call 561-214-5115 30 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun October 31, 2018

Rivalries loom large in final weeks of high school football By Richard Marion Clewiston doesn’t even look at us as their ri- Lake Okeechobee News val. They just see it as another game around As the final football games of the 2018 the lake. When I was playing football here regular season approach and many teams when I was younger, I remember old-tim- vie for their spot in the playoffs, two games ers coming up to me and saying, ‘Are we around Lake Okeechobee will be played going to beat Clewiston this year?’ That was that have no playoff implications whatsoev- from guys who were in their 60s asking that er, yet they could not be more important to same question. For us to win that game the four teams involved. is a big thing: To be able to say that at the The Okeechobee Brahmans will take end of the day, no matter how the season on the Clewiston Tigers on Nov. 2 in one looked, in the last game we stood firm and of the longest-running rivalries in South beat Clewiston.” Florida. The Pahokee Blue Devils will face Clewiston head coach Brad Garret says the Glades Central Raiders in the legendary that he knows that no matter what either Muck Bowl on Nov. 2 as well. team’s record is, when the Tigers play the Okeechobee and Clewiston have played Brahmans it’s always a hard-fought game. each other 66 times since 1944, which “These last two years, Okeechobee has is the second-most games between two had a really good football team and they’ve teams in the area, behind only Vero Beach come down to Clewiston and won,” said and Martin County. Historically, the rival- Garret. “They’ve been very well coached ry has been one-sided, with Clewiston and their kids play hard, and I know they’re going to be up for this game. I think our winning 51 of the 66 games. But beginning Lake Okeechobee News/Richard Marion football team has been through a lot this in 2007, the series became a bit more even, Okeechobee scores a touchdown in the second half against the Clewiston Ti- with Okeechobee winning five of the 11 year. We’re a group that’s still hungry. We gers in 2017. The Brahmans would go on to win that game 20-16. games from 2007 to 2017. aren’t going to look past anybody. We Now, in 2018, with the Brahmans at know the situation they are in, and they as much to either team as the 2018 Muck Benjamin and Pahokee cornerback Janoris 0-9 and the Tigers at 1-8, both teams find know the situation we’re in. We’re looking Bowl. Jenkins. Pahokee would go on to win 34-24 themselves out of the playoff hunt. Yet for a to end this season on a good note, and Starting in the 1980s, the Muck Bowl that year. rivalry as old as Okeechobee and Clewis- these kids deserve it.” rivalry can seem relatively new compared Pahokee comes into the game with a 5-5 ton, sometimes beating the other team in Similar to Branham in 2017, this will be with Okeechobee and Clewiston’s, which record this year, but don’t let that mislead the final game of the year can mean more Garret’s last game as head coach of the dates to the 1940s. But nothing comes close you on their talent level. The Blue Devils than all the other games combined. Clewiston Tigers. Longtime Tigers coach to the intensity found at the Muck Bowl. have had one of the toughest schedules in Last year, in what would be Okeechobee Pete Walker will make a return to the There have been four times where the loser the state this year and have been com- head coach Chris Branham’s last game, the sidelines to coach Clewiston for the 2019 of the Muck Bowl went on to win a state petitive in all of their games. Pahokee has Brahmans rallied to defeat Clewiston 20-16 season. Garret is well-liked by the players championship. If you were to ask the play- dropped the last two games, however — in a thriller. The victory let the Brahmans on the Clewiston team, and you have to ers on either team which would be more losing 21-20 to Seminole Ridge and 35-14 end 2017 on a high note after what had imagine they’d like nothing more than to important, a state championship or a win in to Cocoa. been a somewhat tumultuous season. send him out on top with a big win over an the Muck Bowl, it might be a toss-up. Glades Central, on the other hand, After the win over Clewiston, Branham Okeechobee team that has struggled so far The 2007 Muck Bowl, regarded by many comes in on a three-win streak to increase talked about the rivalry with the Tigers and this season. to be the best game played in the rivalry, their record to 5-3, and you can bet the his own experience with it as a player at Two teams that haven’t struggled this drew the attention of many in the national Raiders are ready to take down Pahokee af- Okeechobee High School. season are the Pahokee Blue Devils and the media, including Sports Illustrated, ESPN ter the Blue Devils won the past two Muck “For me, growing up in Okeechobee, Glades Central Raiders. and NFL Films. Both teams entered that Bowls in 2016 and 2017. Clewiston was always the bully,” explained Both teams are in the mix for the game at a perfect 9-0, both teams were Okeechobee will play Clewiston at 7 Branham. “They were great every year, playoffs this year and have squared off defending state champions, and both teams p.m. at Okeechobee High School on Nov. 2. always had winning seasons. We’ve talked against some of the best teams in the state. had future NFL stars on their rosters, in- Pahokee will face Glades Central at 5 p.m. about the history of the rivalry to our kids. But none of those other games will matter cluding Glades Central wide receiver Travis at Pahokee High School on Nov. 2. UDREY November Vote A SCIUTTO 6th DEMOCRAT FOR FL HOUSE 55 • Competent • Committed

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Special to the Lake Okeechobee County for over 19 years in various News roles, including chief financial officer LABELLE — Jennifer Davis was and budget director for the clerk named county administrator by the of court, office of management of Hendry County Board on Tuesday, budget director and deputy county Oct. 23. administrator for the Board of County The board voted unanimously Commissioners. to promote Mrs. Davis to the county “I am honored to have this op- administrator position effective portunity to continue serving Hendry immediately. County in my newest role as county “The board is excited to see what administrator,” stated Mrs. Davis. the future holds for Hendry County “I have lived and worked in Hendry with Mrs. Davis as county admin- Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/GES County for most of my life and will istrator,” stated Chairman Mitchell Wills. “I have worked alongside her continue to work hard to preserve Fifth-grade Safety Patrol recognized our county as a great place to live and for many years and have seen the On Friday, Oct. 5, Gove Elementary held a ceremony to recognize fifth-grade students who work.” dedication she has for her work and have been selected to be members of the Safety Patrol Association for the year 2018-19. our county. Her knowledge of our Mrs. Davis is a lifelong resident of This is indeed a great honor. To be chosen, a student must be held to higher standards area will serve as a tremendous asset Hendry County and resides in Felda in academics and citizenship. This is a wonderful reflection on Gove Elementary parents! to the entire community.” with her husband, Cliff Davis, and Kudos to Ms. Lutz for overseeing this significant group of students. Pictured: Mrs. Lutz, Mrs. Davis has served Hendry their three children. fifth-grade teacher and safety patrol sponsor, and all of the inducted safety patrols.

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772-971-0419~ 863-763-8534 “VIKING” FIBERGLASS POOLS & SPAS CPC-057355 32 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun October 31, 2018 Who has the best Halloween Costumes? As has been our tradition for several years, the Lake Okeechobee News invites readers to share their Halloween costume photos. The newspaper will post the photos on our Facebook pages for Okeechobee, Moore Haven, Clewiston and Belle Glade/Pahokee. Facebook fans will be encouraged to vote for their favorites by “liking” the photos. The photos from each community with the most “likes” will be featured in an upcoming edition of the Lake Okeechobee News.

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The winning photos will be published in the Nov. 14 edition of the Lake Okeechobee News. Email your Halloween photos to [email protected], as jpg attachments. Please include the name of the photographer, name of those in the photos, and the hometown of those in the photos. Seven in running for Clewiston City Commission

Mali Gardner Kevin McCarthy Melanie McGahee Kristine Peterson Jimmy Pittman Lance Ramer Philip Roland By Chris Felker for the commission in 1999 and has served that we can agree that Clewiston’s best back to the community where I was raised, Lake Okeechobee News as mayor twice, from 2001 until 2010 and, days are ahead! There is continued work where I raised my children and where my presently, since 2016. She’s a member of that must be done, and my public service children are raising my grandchildren.” CLEWISTON — Seven candidates are Melanie McGahee: on the Nov. 6 ballot for three seats on the Hendry County Tourism Development experience has prepared me to help make “I am a Clewiston Council and a vice president of First Bank, the right decisions for Clewiston’s future.” native, born in Clewiston to Peggy Knowles the Clewiston City Commission. The two Kevin McCarthy: who receive the highest vote totals will be where she has worked since 1979. Mayor “I was born and McGahee and the late Butch McGahee. I elected for four-year terms; the candidate Gardner has lived in Clewiston since her raised in Clewiston, graduated from Clew- grew up in a large family with five siblings finishing third will serve a two-year term. family fled the Communist regime in Cuba iston High School, then attended Villanova who were all raised here and educated in Incumbent City Commissioners M. in 1961, and has served the community University. I moved back to Clewiston in the Hendry County public school system. I “Mali” Soto Gardner, Kristine Petersen and in several positions, including currently as 1987 and have been an involved mem- earned an accounting degree from Florida Phillip Roland are challenged by Kevin Mc- co-chairwoman of the Hendry/Glades 2019 ber of the community and a volunteer Atlantic University, and a law degree from Carthy, Melanie McGahee, James L. (Jim- United Way Campaign. “Growing up in firefighter ever since. My wife of 30 years South Texas College of Law in Houston, my) Pittman and Lance “Bubba” Ramer. Clewiston afforded my family many oppor- is a pediatric nurse practitioner who has passed both the Texas and Florida bar The following biographies either were tunities in realizing the American Dream. I worked at Forbes Family Care Center for exams and am admitted to practice in both written by the candidates, taken from am grateful for this blessing, and it is what over 15 years and has been very involved in states. I am a partner with the law firm of their respective Facebook pages, based on motivated me to run,” she said. “I have ... youth programs within the community. My McGahee & Perez, and I am also an owner phone conversations or compiled from not wavered in my commitment to the two children, Kristi Pena and Robby Mc- of Everglades Abstract & Title Co. I know statements made at the forum conduct- work of public service. During the reces- Carthy, are also Clewiston residents. They that the problems that plague the City of ed Thursday, Oct. 18, by the Clewiston sion and its aftermath, the goal has been to are both coaches with AYSO Soccer when Clewiston are not new. They did not orig- Chamber of Commerce at the John Boy sustain the community’s assets for the next they’re not serving their community as a inate with our current commission. They Auditorium. generation. Realizing that not everyone will nurse practitioner and firefighter/paramed- Mali Gardner: Ms. Gardner first ran agree with every decision made, I hope ic, respectively. I believe that I should give See ELECTION — Page 6 Anglers for Lake O unite to refute coastal media’s nonsense By Chris Felker nounced the formation of a new advocacy Lake Okeechobee News group called Anglers for Lake Okeechobee, CLEWISTON — Ramon Iglesias, as or AFLO, recently. general manager of Roland and Mary They had a meet-the-founders get-to- Ann Martin’s Marina & Resort, hears all gether Friday night, Oct. 19, and then were the varying points of view day after day giving out some swag emblazoned with about Lake Okeechobee discharges and the logo promoting their organization and the summer of 2018’s uproar on the coasts the idea behind it from a booth set up at regarding blue-green algae (east) and the Roland Martin Marine Center Series foul red tide (west and east), supposedly Weigh-in on Saturday afternoon. caused by polluted lake water sent through Mr. Iglesias and Ms. McMillan are joining the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers. forces to get other fishing enthusiasts, Breezy McMillan from Belle Glade and guides and regular anglers on the Big many members of her family long residing Lake signing on and throwing their weight locally are veteran Lake O tournament behind AFLO’s point. anglers who’ve been plying the big lake It is, basically, that much of what’s and its wide marshes for decades. Among been reported in coastal media sources them, they all deal with many people day about Southwest and Southeast Florida’s to day who either are retirees or urban water woes is not only misleading and/ refugees living here who love to fish on or erroneous regarding the sources but in Lake Okeechobee or vacationers who live some cases outright false or maliciously to visit it and do the same, supporting a misstated. wide variety of businesses around Lake They want to sharpen their point and get it across over the hubbub of hot air Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Courtesy of Ramon Iglesias Okeechobee’s southern edges. Breezy McMillan with Ramon Iglesias and Mike Krause at the Martin resort in Mr. Iglesias and Ms. McMillan an- See ANGLERS — Page 6 Clewiston. 2 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun October 31, 2018 Traffic accident claims pedestrian’s life

By Debbie Perviss Sunday, Oct. 28. At the same time, a pedestrian, Norma fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased Lake Okeechobee News A Florida Highway Patrol press release Torres, 66, of Clewiston, was crossing on the scene. stated that at 7:55 p.m., a 2013 Toyota Davidson Road from south to north. Ms. Charges were pending at the time of the CLEWISTON — A 66-year-old pedestrian Corolla operated by Jose Romero, 22, of Torres entered the westbound lane directly news release. succumbed to injuries she received from Clewiston was westbound on Davidson into the path of the Toyota. She was struck The accident was investigated by FHP being struck by a car at the intersection of Road approaching the intersection of Hook- with the left front of the vehicle. Trooper M.T. Farris and homicide investiga- Davidson Road and Hooker Point Road on er Point Road. It was reported that Ms. Torres sustained tor Corporal J.D. Close. SHINE offers help to evaluate Medicare benefits

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News families and caregivers to understand their tion into the 2019 benefit year. Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, LABELLE — Did you know that Medi- health care options so they can make the SHINE counseling is also available by ap- Lee and Sarasota counties. AAASWFL is best decisions for their individual needs. care health insurance and drug plans can pointment year-round in Hendry County. To the state’s designated Aging and Disability make changes each year — revising things SHINE will offer drop-in Medicare receive help from SHINE, individuals may Resource Center for Southwest Florida. The such as cost, coverage, the prescriptions counseling in LaBelle during the open call to schedule appointments at designat- they include and their list of in-network enrollment period. Drop-in counseling ed SHINE counseling sites, attend enroll- organization is committed to connecting providers and pharmacies? Fortunately, just will be offered on a first-come, first-served ment events in their local communities, older adults and adults with disabilities to like the insurance providers, beneficiaries basis at Hope Connections (475 E. Cowboy or arrange to speak with a trained SHINE resources and assistance for living safely can also make changes to their Medicare Way) on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Counselors will counselor at 866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER) with independence and dignity. More coverage each year. The Medicare open be on-site at all locations from 10 a.m. to 3 For a listing of SHINE counseling sites and enrollment period is the time to make p.m. Beneficiaries are asked to bring their enrollment events, visit floridashine.org. information is available at aaaswfl.org or by adjustments to your plan to ensure that you Medicare card and a list of prescription The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest calling the toll-free Helpline at 866-413-5337 have the best coverage to complement your drugs with dosages. Florida is a nonprofit organization serving (866-41-ELDER). health needs for 2019. The SHINE mission is to provide free Medicare can be a daunting subject for and unbiased information about Medicare Protect livestock from Florida panthers most people, and the open enrollment and Medicaid for beneficiaries, their fam- period only runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. ilies and caregivers. SHINE also educates 7. Fortunately, experts from the SHINE Because of recent incidents of Florida as bears, bobcats and coyotes.” beneficiaries to protect, detect and report (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) panthers taking livestock and pets in Collier Similar safety measures should be taken are available to provide free, unbiased, one- potential errors, fraud, and abuse with their County, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- to protect pets like dogs and cats by keep- one-one counseling. Medicare beneficiaries Medicare coverage. servation Commission (FWC) is advising ing them indoors at night or in an outdoor can lean on these valuable local experts for SHINE strongly encourages beneficiaries residents in the area to take the necessary panther-proof pen. advice. to be on the lookout for their Annual Notice precautions to properly shelter animals The FWC is investigating and monitoring SHINE is a program of the Florida of Change (ANOC), which they should have such as goats, sheep, calves, pigs, donkeys depredations on multiple miniature horses. Department of Elder Affairs and is operated received from their plans prior to the end and chickens. Biologists have documented that panthers locally through the Area Agency on Aging of September. Reviewing their benefits and “The best way for people to protect have killed two miniature horses and a for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL). Special- evaluating their health care options each small livestock is to keep them in a secure pony in recent weeks. ly trained SHINE counselors help educate year is vitally important for beneficiaries. fenced enclosure with a roof, especially at People who have problems or concerns and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their Acting quickly can assure a smooth transi- night,” said FWC panther team leader Dar- about panthers should call the FWC’s Wild- rell Land. “We encourage people who live life Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) or Hendry County Road & Bridge Report in panther country to take the necessary #FWC or *FWC on a cellphone. To report a steps to protect their animals from being panther sighting to the FWC, go to MyFWC. HENDRY COUNTY — Below is a report West Hendry County taken by a panther or other predators such com/PantherSightings. on projects completed by the Hendry Coun- Grading: Wheeler Road ty Road & Bridge Department from Sept. 30 Mowing: County Road 78, Fort Denaud through Oct. 12. Acres, Pioneer, Al Don Farming Road, East Hendry County LaDeca, Alphabet roads, Case Road, and Evans Road. Pothole Repairs: Blumberg Road and Herbicide: Port LaBelle Subdivision Harlem. (guardrails), and County Road 833. Grade Roads: LaDeca and Pioneer. Repairs: Fort Denaud Bridge. Hydro Seeding: Francisco Street. Edging: Cowboy Way, Port LaBelle, and Mowing: 7K subdivision, Airglades County Road 78. Airport, Clewiston area, Pioneer Roads, and Ditch cleaning: North LaBelle Heights, Pioneer Landfill. and Christmas Ditch. 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Hendry sends FPL plan HENDRY COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Notice is hereby given that the Local Planning Agency of Hendry County (LPA) will hold a public hearing on the following petition on November 14, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., at the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, Florida. The LPA will determine if the petition is consistent with the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan and will review the petition for consistency for solar plant to state with the Hendry County Land Development Code. The recommendations of the LPA will be made to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for final consideration at a public hearing. This hearing will be held on December 11, 2018 at 5:05 p.m., at the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 E. Hickpochee By Chris Felker visitor center facility also may be built. Ave, LaBelle, Florida. Lake Okeechobee News For this development, FPL will reap All interested parties are invited to appear and be heard at the public hearings with respect to the petition. Oral and written comments will LABELLE — The Hendry County Board the benefit of a property tax exemption be accepted. A copy of the petition is available for inspection at the Hendry County Planning and Zoning Department, 640 S. Main St., the Florida Legislature enacted in 2017 for LaBelle, FL between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and at the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners’ voted Oct. 23 to send on to state regulators office, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, FL between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Florida Power & Light Co.’s request for per- renewable energy source devices that are mission to build a solar energy facility on installed after Jan. 1, 2018; the company If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting will not pay taxes on 80 percent of the or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record 623 agricultural acres along County Road of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 833, about 3 miles south of State Road 80. assessed value of the power generating improvements made to the property. Any questions pertaining to this matter should be directed to the Planning and Zoning Department, by phone (863-675-5240), email FPL is requesting to amend the Hend- (mjohnson@hendryfla.net), U. S. mail (P. O. Box 2340, LaBelle, FL 33975) or by fax (863- 674-4194). ry County Comprehensive Plan to allow The staff report pointed out, however, that there is no comparable tax break If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation for your attendance at either meeting, please contact Hendry the FPL Blue Heron Energy Center — a County Planning and Zoning at (863) 675-5240; Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail mjohnson@hendryfla.net. solar-only facility on the property that will for three previously approved FPL power be limited to total generation of 74.5 mega- generating facilities in Hendry County: the Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Hendry Solary Energy Center and Hendry watts of electricity. Its application asks for a Si necesita la asistencia de un intérprete que hable español para participar en esta reunión, por favor póngase en contacto con Myra text amendment to add a subarea policy in County Clean Energy Facility, both located Johnson al (863) 675-5240. accordance with the requirements outlined on CR 833 south of CR 846; and the FPL for the future land use map designation of Hammock Solar Energy Center, located off Petition Number: VA18-0003 Sears Road. Electrical Generating Facility. The action Applicant: Riparius, LLC. represented by H.L. Bennett, P.E., P.L.S transmits FPL’s petition to the state agencies Planning and Community Development for their review and comment through the Director Margaret Emblidge said, “We Resolution Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, won’t know how much the value will GRANTING A VARIANCE OF 10 FEET RESULTING IN A FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 25 FEET TO ALLOW expedited review process. FOR A GARAGE IN THE MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RG-2) ZONING DISTRICT. Any comments they provide will be con- be until they’ve actually completed their sidered and incorporated into the proposed construction.” Project size: +/- 1.1 acres comprehensive plan language, if appropri- Commissioner Michael Swindle said Location: 145 Caloosa Estates Dr., LaBelle Florida 33935 ate, and presented to the county board later he wanted to make a statement: “I still Parcel ID: 1-29-43-06-A00-0024.0400 for adoption. have a bruised kidney over the beating Request: The applicant is requesting a variance of 10 feet resulting in a front yard setback of 25 feet to allow for a According to the economic impact we took from FPL on a large tract of land garage on the property. in the southern part of the county. I am statement provided by FPL: “The facility Legal description of subject property: will provide direct and indirect economic super-excited that FPL is in this county. ... I benefits to the county, including benefits want to see this project happen (and) more from increased local expenditures for projects happen; but I want to see some goods and services during its construction tangible returns on investments that I still and operation. Approximately 200 jobs will have a bruised kidney from the beating that be generated during its six- to 10-month we on this dais took for months to make construction period. Use of local labor will this possible, rather than taking property be encouraged, where possible. Once the that we are not going to see full benefit solar project is in service, it will pay taxes from and developing it and transforming it for the remainder of its economic life, before the other property is developed.” which is expected to be more than the tax- Commissioner Karson Turner replied: es currently paid on the land in its current “I can’t speak for other commissioners, use of citrus farming.” but I think you probably have a 5-0 vote of No more than 70 percent of the site will support on that, Commissioner Swindle. be taken up by power generating facilities, And I think it’s a great time to ask for an and a minimum of 30 percent will be open update as it relates to the south county space, either left in native vegetation or project on that piece down there because landscaped. Solar panels will be allowed we were raked over the coals. And I think to rise no more than 20 feet off the ground. you’ve seen nothing but a unanimous vote Once the plant is built, it will be unmanned of support when we conduct business with except for occasional maintenance and FPL and welcome (the company) with monitoring visits. Agricultural uses (al- open arms.” though not citrus production) still will be While it was noted that construction is allowed on parts of the property not in use expected to begin within one to two years, for power generation, and an educational/ an update on that progress was promised. Sad stories in state hit a new low

By Chris Felker ing out the homes of hundreds, probably Lake Okeechobee News thousands of people during its mercifully As if headlines about smelly blue-green quick but ravaging tempest. algae and deadly red tide in Florida waters Now, a young woman who was just weren’t enough, then there were all the relaxing on an idle weekend afternoon in sickening pictures of multiple dead fish a Tampa park has been killed by one of and other sea life, formerly destined to be Florida’s fabulous icons — a big palm tree caught by tourists for sport, hooked and — that fell on her, Hillsborough County grilled up for dinner, or which are protect- sheriff’s deputies reported Sunday, Oct. ed for their rarity. 21. Twenty-year-old Isabel Melendez was Then Hurricane Michael scoured the rescued from a hammock at Egmont Key Forgotten Coast of the Panhandle clean Park the day before and was taken to a beyond recognition in places, killing too hospital in St. Petersburg, where she later many of our fellow Floridians while wip- died of her injuries. 4 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun October 31, 2018 Elks Soccer Shoot Results Special to the Lake Okeechobee News • McKenzie Lansford placed first in third with 17 points. Morris placed third with 34 points. Winners from local Elks lodges rep- U-8 Girls, scoring 27 points including • Jose Velasco won the Boys U-10 title • Gray Redish won the U-14 Boys divi- resenting Clewiston, Okeechobee, and three, 5-point goals. Julieanna Aragus was in a tie breaker 20-18 over Rusvel Aceituno. sion with 48 points including nine, 4 point Jupiter competed at Sugarland Park in second with 20 points and Caylie Herring Both boys scored 43 points in regulation. kicks. Jace Vallejo scored 44 points to place Clewiston on Saturday, Oct. 13, in the an- placed third with 17 points. Hunter Clark scored 32 points and placed second. nual Southeast District Soccer Shoot. • Alexander Trevino won the Boys third. • Gilbert Romero won the Boys U-16 The top three kickers in each age group U-8 title as he scored 28 points. Tryston • Abigail Dean scored 38 points on goal title with 48 points. Diego Paniagua placed qualify for the Elks South Region Soccer Sandoval placed second with 26 points and to win the U-12 Girls division while Cari second with 38 points. Shoot on Saturday, Dec. 8, in Clewiston. Terrance Ford placed third. Anthony won the Girls U-14 division with • Katelin Aragus won the U-16 Girls South Region champions compete at • Katheryn Rodriguez won the Girls 16 points. division with 54 points. Ansley Redish and the Elks State Soccer Shoot at the Elks U-10 division with 33 points at the regula- • Brody Sutton won the U-12 Boys Nicole Chanteng both placed second with Camp in Umatilla on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. tion size goal. Paulina Flores placed second division with 54 points. William Velasquez 39 points (time restriction prevented a tie with 20 points and Brittney Casique placed placed second with 35 points and Josiah breaker) and Jaylin Aragus placed third with 30 points. Golf course plans events Special to the Lake Okeechobee News The Clewiston Golf Course plans the fol- lowing events: • Saturday, Nov. 10: Clewiston Rotary Tournament, 9 a.m. start; • Saturday, Nov. 24: Two-Person Team Horse Race (new event), 2:30 p.m. start (pick your own partner handicapped), nine holes; • Saturday, Dec. 1: Stan Wegscheid Me- morial Tournament, 9 a.m. start; • Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11: Sugar Cup Gators vs. World; • Saturday, Dec. 29: Clewiston Golf Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Course Men’s Club Championship, 10 a.m. Front row: McKenzie Lansford, Hunter Clark, Rusvel Aceituno, Alexander Trevino, Terrance Ford, Tryston Sandoval, and start. Paulina Flores. Back row: Jose Velasco, Josiah Morris, Wiliam Velasquez, Jace Vallejo, Cari Anthony, Brittney Casique, Register for these events in the golf shop Nicole Chanteng, Gilbert Romero or call 863-983-1448. Now Accepting New Patients Betsabee Castillo Guerrero, MD Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News King Janies Bible ~ Old fashioned Preaching Flow to the Caloosahatchee River has been set at 1,000 cubic feet per second, Traditional Hymns for the time being. The river needs some flow from the lake during the dry sea­ Service Times son in order to prevent saltwater intrusion. While South Florida Water Manage­ Sunday School 10am ment District officials have set the minimum flow at 400 cubic feet per second, Sunday Worship 1 lam Sunday Night 6pm Lee County officials have argued the minimum should be 700 cfs, and that 1,000 cfs would be optimum for the health of the estuaries. Thursday Night Prayer & Bible Study 7pm For more information, please call 863-214-6121 www.victorybaptistcIewiston.com 705 S. Olympia Street Targeted lake low benefits Clewiston, PL 33440 Caloosahatchee River Located in the center of Clewiston Special to the Lake Okeechobee News potential to produce a wetter than normal The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dry season. Water managers will continue (USACE) Jacksonville District will main­ to monitor conditions and adjust flows tain flows at current rates from Lake accordingly. Okeechobee to the estuaries. “In this instance, we are using the flex­ ibility to allow a slightly higher flow than Starting Friday, Oct. 26, the corps Q @McGaheeForClewiston implemented a seven-day average pulse what LORS guidance suggests,” said Lt. release of 1,000 cfs as measured at the W.P Col. Reynolds. “This helps meet multiple Franklin Lock and Dam (S-79), which will project purposes. We are managing flood continue until further notice. This flow to risk by creating storage for potential El FAIRNESS the Caloosahatchee is the level requested Niño rains. We are also enhancing environ­ by Lee County officials as necessary for the mental conditions with this extra water to health of the estuaries. Without some flow ensure the mix of saltwater and freshwater from the lake during the dry season, the in the estuary is appropriate.” Caloosahatchee suffers from saltwater in­ The corps will continue to apply opera­ TRANSPARENCY trusion. The minimum flow at the Franklin tional flexibility as long as the total volume Lock established by South Florida Water of water released with this option remains Management District is 400 cfs. Lee County below 164,600 acre-feet. Lake Okeechobee officials have asked for a minimum of 700 is currently at 13.92 feet above sea level. cfs with an optimum level of 1,000 cfs. The previous three-week release sched­ ACCOUNTABILITY No flows are currently planned at the ule started Friday, Oct. 5, implementing St. Lucie Lock and Dam (S-80). Additional seven-day pulse releases with an average runoff from rain in the Caloosahatchee and target flow for the Caloosahatchee Estuary St. Lucie basins could occasionally result in of 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) as mea­ flows that exceed one or both targets. sured at W.R Franklin Lock & Dam (S-79) “We will maintain our current flows of near Fort Myers, and 0 cfs for the St. Lucie 1,000 cubic feet per second to the Caloo­ Estuary as measured at St. Lucie Lock & Dam (S-80) near Stuart. Average target McGAHEE sahatchee and zero flows to the St. Lucie,” said Lt. Col. Jennifer Reynolds, Jackson­ flows to the Caloosahatchee were gradu­ ville District deputy commander for South ally stepped down to 1,500 cfs on Oct. 12, for Clewiston City Commission Florida. “We will accomplish this using and 1,000 cfs on Oct. 19, while the St. Lucie the additional operational flexibility that target remained at zero cfs. was built into the 2008 Lake Okeechobee For more information on water level Regulation Schedule.” and flows data for Lake Okeechobee, visit The goal of utilizing additional oper­ the Jacksonville District water management ational flexibility in the 2008 LORS is to website at http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/ Missions/CivilWorks/WaterManagement. help manage lake levels in advance of Political advertisement paid for and approved by Melanie McGahee, Nonpartisan, for Clewiston City Commission Dotential El Nino conditions, which has the aspx. 6 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun October 31, 2018

outdoor assets, enhancing family activities “I believe Clewiston is on the upswing, and the City of Clewiston and we need to begin and providing the services, infrastructure and it’s a great place to be and a great place to our preparations now for its success, or we ELECTION leadership to maintain and improve our qual- live.” Asked why he’s running again, he said, will find ourselves behind the progress trying ity of life, and to have the City of Clewiston be “I love our small town and this community to keep up,” Mr. Ramer wrote. Continued From Page 1 sensitive to its employees’ welfare and con- and, just as I did before, I desire to take part Phillip Roland: Born in Clewiston, the cern. It is important that we continue to grow in making it even better. I want to create posi- city commissioner seeking re-election to a have existed for a long time. I have grown our small business community, the very tive, sustainable growth and increase com- third term is a retiree, an Air Force veteran tired of talking about the problems in the backbone of our city: That will entail making merce to expand our tax base so that we can and served as a Hendry County commission- city and not being able to do anything sure our zoning is realigned, support services continue to improve our infrastructure and er from 1974 until ’94. First elected when he about it. I am ready to do something. I do are in place for small business efforts and the revitalize older parts of the community. I will was 33, Mr. Roland was board chairman for not want to settle for mediocrity. I do not relationship with the chamber is robust. The provide vision and positive leadership while 13 years. He won a two-year city commission want to maintain the status quo. I believe “Downtown” plan should be re-evaluated bringing accountability and transparency to term in 2012 and was re-elected for a four- we, Clewiston, can do better.” (and) aligned to current needs. We heard the our city. I am committed to finding ways to year term in 2014. As to why he’s running Kristine Petersen: A teacher in Clew- community concerns about the paving and cut costs and decrease the debt of our city again at age 77, he explained: “It’s just a implemented a progressive plan to remedy with innovative ideas and hard work.” thing of being involved. I tell everybody, I’m iston High School’s Public Safety Academy Lance Ramer: and a resident of Hendry County for more the situation. We continue to improve fiscal A resident of Clewis- certainly concerned about the infrastructure than 30 years, Commissioner Petersen was health, infrastructure and our flow of com- ton since 1987, Mr. Ramer said, “I quickly of the city, and the roads, and that we’ve got appointed to her seat in April 2014, then won munication. These issues are important to ingrained myself into the community by to keep the infrastructure up. And, you know, a four-year term in her first election that fall. all of us and I would like the opportunity to offering my time and energy in many civic, I’ve been a ‘lake person.’ I’m the only lake keep working to make positive changes.” philanthropic and volunteer service orga- person on the commission, and I don’t know She is a law enforcement professional who Jimmy Pittman: worked for the city for 13 years previously Born and raised in nizations, many of which I am still actively of another lake person that’s ever been on and also serves on the Chamber of Com- Clewiston, Mr. Pittman has been a volunteer involved in, 31 years later. I’ve raised three the commission until I was elected. And it merce board. Saying that she’s a fair and firefighter for the city for 27 years and busi- children as a single parent during this time is our lifeblood for tourism. The city should impartial consensus-builder, Ms. Petersen ness owner in town with his wife, Paula, for and could not be any more proud of them. absolutely do more to capitalize on it. We stated: “I would like to remain on the City 32 years. The couple has three children. He I have 24 years of leadership experience in need to advertise, and the Tourism Develop- Commission, keeping a fresh, conservative served on the commission from 1997 to 2014 public, private, nonprofit and governmental ment Council is backing some tournaments perspective on city issues. I will continue to and has also served as mayor. “Clewiston organizations that I will bring to the position and stuff that we need to market ourselves focus on maintaining and improving our has been very good to Jimmy Pittman and of city commissioner. I believe that the City of on the lake. I have encouraged that since his family,” he said at the chamber forum. Clewiston must develop a clear, cohesive and I’ve been on the commission, but it’s been comprehensive vision in order to be success- tough. When I took office, the city was basi- ful.” He also pledged to “provide 100 percent cally broke, and I served four years as mayor, Idea to cut phosphorus transparency on all issues; open communi- and actually we were getting our feet on the cation; open-mindedness; a common-sense ground to be a solid city. We have continued approach to problem-solving — proactive, to get more monies put in reserves the last not reactive; complete follow-through of two years, and we will continue. The city is could win $10 million tasks; and initiate SMART goals (Specific, on a good path financially now, and certainly Measurable, Attainable, Reasonable and there are people out there who say we’re Special to the Lake Okeechobee News The competition attracted 104 inter- Timely) as the foundation in which to build not, but the auditor said this year that we had MIAMI — After more than two years of national competitors, which were then a better community for our residents and gone over the hump, that we were in good testing their technologies in laboratories narrowed down to nine competitors guests. I believe the best is yet to come for shape.” and in the field, the four finalists in The who tested their technologies under cold George Barley Water Prize — a $10 million weather conditions in Toronto for a 90-day incentive award to find a new technol- stretch in early 2018. The four remaining three separate reporters out, from Link ogy capable of removing phosphorus teams will now advance to the final phase ANGLERS News, NBC2 and Fox4, and they all told from polluted fresh body waters — were of the competition, the “Grand Challenge,” their captain, ‘This isn’t what we’ve been announced yesterday at a formal ceremony where they will test their technologies in Continued From Page 1 reporting on the lake.’ in Toronto. The four finalists each received warm water conditions at Lake Jesup, “And then that evening, they posted the $125,000 to support their continuing re- near Orlando. The Florida Department of and heated politics heard in the coastal bad stuff, you know, and I know their pro- search and development. Environmental Protection is contributing $1 markets. ducers just pushed it on them, but it’s just Phosphorus is widely used in chemical million towards the final phase. Declared Mr. Iglesias: “You know, for crazy how we just can’t get a fair shake.” fertilizers, and while essential for plant “The four finalists will engage in 14 the last couple of years, Lake Okeechobee Ms. McMillan said, “My family’s been on growth and human health, excess amounts months of intensive field testing under has gotten beaten down with bad press, the lake for many decades now dating back in waterways nurtures the growth of algae moderate and warm weather conditions,” and everyone’s complaining about the to being commercial fishermen, and we’ve that is killing fish and spoiling water quality Mr. Eikenberg said. “These final four teams discharges, and no one focuses on where just grown from there, doing tournaments. worldwide. According to the World Re- will need to prove their technologies’ the water comes from. So we have to draw We’ve had tournaments that have been sources Institute, more than 15,000 fresh- ability to work in both freezing and warm attention, and the reason I’m starting the coming to the lake annually that aren’t water bodies in the United States alone are temperatures. This will be their opportunity organization is these fishermen post things coming because of the bad publicity, which affected by phosphorus pollution. to showcase the global applicability of their on the internet in defense of what’s going is all fake news.” She was referring to the The George Barley Water Prize finalists solutions.” on on the east and west coasts. We’re kind FLW series. who will advance to phase 4 are: Modeled after the incentive prizes that of all over the place, and we’re looking to “We’re not going to have that coming in January, and we feel like that’s going • Clean Water Machine from the Univer- encouraged Charles Lindbergh to make the unify — and that’s our basic, main mission is to slow the flow coming into Lake O.” to really hurt everybody, the tourism and sity of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho; first nonstop trans-Atlantic flight and that He said they started a website following everything,” she added. • Wetsus NAFRAD from Leeuwarden, led to the invention of fire extinguishers and commercial hydraulic turbines, The up on their launch of the #SlowtheFlow Mr. Iglesias said: “We will continue to the Netherlands; Facebook page as the summer began, and educate people and explain to them that • Green Water Solution, Inc. from Wel- George Barley Water Prize is a $10 million award to the team that can develop a safe, realized they needed to push it more. over 95 percent of the water that comes lington, Fla.; and Lake Okeechobee into Lake Okeechobee, comes from the effective and affordable method to remove “You guys (the • U.S. Geological survey Leetown Sci- News) have done a really great job of put- north. So a big part of the solution to fix phosphorus from waterways on a large ence Center from Kearneysville, W.V. ting out facts, and unfortunately, that’s not this problem has to be storage north of the scale. The prize is named after the late “These finalists represent our best hope what’s getting out there. It’s really disap- lake, and we must use deep injection wells for solving the algae crisis that is choking George Barley, one of the two founders pointing what the media have been putting to store water and clean water, and ASR waterways worldwide,” said Eric Eiken- of The Everglades Foundation, Eikenberg out there on the east and west coasts,” Mr. (aquifer storage and recovery) wells, and berg, CEO of The Everglades Foundation, noted. Iglesias said. we just need a better focus to north of the which is hosting the competition with “It’s clear that groundbreaking innova- “So in July we had a rally for Slow the lake.” presenting sponsor The Scotts Miracle-Gro tion is needed to solve for harmful algae Flow, and we took 26 people out from the Ms. McMillan feels strongly about their Foundation. blooms caused by excess phosphorus,” east and west coasts. We had pontoon mission. “We still have many tournaments, The George Barley Water Prize was said Jim King, President of The Scotts boats, airboats and bass boats out there, every weekend, every month, year-round launched in 2016, following a state of Miracle-Gro Foundation. “Stage 3 marked and every one of those people when they around the lake because it’s a great fishery, emergency in Florida that lasted for 242 a turning point in the Barley Prize compe- came off the lake were saying basically the but it is going to start affecting us if we days as a result of toxic algae blooms that tition, bringing innovations into the real same thing, that, oh, this isn’t what they’ve don’t do something now.” devastated the state’s waterways. world for testing.” seen on the news. Well, ironically, we took October 31, 2018 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun 7 Young citrus trees may benefit from full irrigation that the team may have uncovered an im- yet,” Mr. Kadyampakeni said. “We need to Special to the Lake Okeechobee News researchers, said soil and water science portant new aspect of the disease process, follow up with field trials ... to assess the ir- expert Davie Kadyampakeni, an assistant GAINESVILLE — Mature citrus trees af- and that growers might want to consider rigation needs of young trees under typical fected by the bacterial disease Huanglong- professor with the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. providing full irrigation to all young trees, industry conditions. You have to remember bing typically need about 25 percent less regardless of their HLB status, he said. that this was a greenhouse study, and the irrigation than their healthy counterparts “Over the past few years, there has been interest in the possibility that mature “These findings are intriguing, but we’re vast majority of Florida citrus is grown — but that doesn’t necessarily mean young trees with HLB might benefit from tempo- not ready to issue a recommendation outdoors.” trees with the disease will benefit from rary irrigation deficits, because when we water deficits, according to a preliminary impose those conditions it can force a tree Clewiston Christian School Honor Roll greenhouse study by researchers with the to improve its water-use efficiency,” Mr. University of Florida Institute of Food and Kadyampakeni said. “But our findings indi- The Clewiston Christian School an- tol Rives, Hendrix Kurtz and Ruby Keith. Agricultural Sciences. cate that young trees with HLB grew faster nounces its honor roll students for the first • A/B Honor Roll: Jeshua Yongco, Experiments on 1-year-old orange trees when they received what growers would nine-week semester of the 2018-19 school Sophia Valdez, Gisela Martinez, Lydia showed similar responses to irrigation consider a full ration of water.” year. Lee, Aylee Harn, Aniyah Gonzalez, Liliana in healthy trees and those affected by In recent years, UF/FAS researchers have Cobb, Chloe Branaman and Quanteria Huanglongbing, also known as HLB or determined that mature HLB-affected citrus Kindergarten - Mrs. Arnold. citrus greening disease. Diseased or not, trees require about 25 percent less water McDonald • Most Improved: Lailah Simon. the trees grew faster when they received than their healthy counterparts, he said. daily irrigation that kept pace with losses • A Honor Roll: Reese Beck, Penelope Fourth grade - Mr. Duffy The exact reasons are unclear, but reduc- Cisneros, Sebastian Ehrenhauser, Kolten from evapotranspiration, a measurement tions in leaf area and root function have • A Honor Roll: Nathan Assefa, Re- that combines two types of water loss — Kettner, Havana Kurtz, Myla Rives and bekah Reyes and Ansley Story. been cited as possible causes. Because ma- Thomas Suggs. evaporation from soil, trunk, stem and leaf • A/B Honor Roll: Landon Bellew, ture HLB-affected trees often continue to • A/B Honor Roll: Cormac Duffy, Sophia surfaces, and losses from transpiration, the produce marketable fruit for years, one of J’Lyne Billie, Brittney Casique, Cohen Es- Espinosa, Jensen Harn and Boone Sergent. pinosa, Riyani Joyner, Elmer Perez, Caleb process by which water vapor exits the tree the top priorities for UF/IFAS citrus experts • Most Improved: Aalaysia Melton. through its leaf pores during the day. is to find methods of supporting tree health Pitts, Riley Sutton and Sergio Vega. This result suggests that young, HLB-af- throughout the early stages of the HLB First grade - Mrs. Iglesias fected trees benefit most from a “full disease process. Fifth grade - Mrs. Gibbs • A Honor Roll: Brantley Alston, Dagim ration” of water, a finding that surprised Results from the current study suggest • A Honor Roll: Yara Ramadan. Assefa, Jovan Drummond, Kinley Garcia, • A/B Honor Roll: Kamyrin Herring, Case Herring, Tyler Holcomb and Branson Kaden Langston, AngelLuis Lopez and Jackman. Jace Vallejo. Bird watching trip planned • A/B Honor Roll: Christopher Daniels Janelle Howell, GaBrielle Registe, Rainer CLEWISTON — Would you like to go to observe or photograph the 40 to 60 Sixth grade - Mrs. Alston Robbins and Lucas Wiseman. on a free, escorted birding “driving” trip to bird species normally found at the site in • Most Improved: Branson Jackman. • A Honor Roll: Zachary Alston, Hilary Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6 (STA 5/6)? November. Byers, Imani Greaves and Hatton Kurtz. On Saturday Nov. 3, local residents will To reserve your spot, text Margaret En- Second grade - Mrs. Chancey • A/B Honor Roll: Justin Fonseca, Jada have a special opportunity to participate in gland at 863-517-0202 or register online for Ifill, Madeline Jackson, Sofia Miranda, a trip. Saturday’s or upcoming driving trips. The • A Honor Roll: Jillian Mathis, Kali Daylen Moss, Harrison Polhill, Aundrea Meet at the Clewiston McDonald’s at 7 link is at hendrygladesaudubon.org (STA Runkles, Piper Beck, Zaihaley Cepeda, Sanchez, Tucker Sergent and Sadler Soles. a.m. to carpool to the STA 5/6 gate at the 5/6 info.) The caravan around the levees Austin Jones and Katherine Pitts. “new entrance” about 21 miles south of will be limited to eight cars. • A/B Honor Roll: Chyna Armstrong, Sixth grade - Mrs. Lee Paisley Bellew, Brayden Casique, Ryan Clewiston, at the south end of Blumberg A limited number of binoculars and • A Honor Roll: Abby Keith and Ada Road, or meet at 8:15 a.m. at the Blumberg walkie-talkies will be available. Walking Daniels, Aundres Gonzalez, Cheyenne Jackman, Gabriella Planitario, Alexis Prid- Keith. Road STA 5/6 gate. and bicycle access is available year-round • A/B Honor Roll: Mckenna Chanc- There are directional signs on County on Friday, Saturday and Monday during gen and Mikaela Vallejo. • Most Improved: Easton Henry. ey, Abbiegale Green, Eric Green, Aidan Road 835. This scheduled event led by daylight hours in designated areas of STA Katryan, Hunter Lee, Amelia Martin, Maya Hendry-Glades Audubon volunteers will 5/6. Third grade - Mrs. Beck Mendez, Rylee Pack, Phoebe Stowe, Myles drive on levee roads around three cells Swindle and Prestyn Torres. • A Honor Roll: Brooklyn Sergent, Bris- Eastside Elementary School Honor Roll Eastside Elementary School announces la Cardenas, Mia Nunez Centeno, Brian Emily Martinez, David Matul-Danis, Alejan- • A/B Honor Roll: Jacob Alvarez, Janelle its honor roll students for the first nine-week Flores, David Hernandez, Isandra Hurtado, dro Padron, Trenton Pagan, Christopher Castro, Melanie Del Valle, Nelson Domin- semester of the 2018-19 school year. Julian Loza, Karrson McNeil, Kaleb Myers, Santacruz, Ayannie Thomas, Jordan Valdez, guez, Christopher Dookram, Samari Ellison, Emmanuel Ramirez, Adleigh Sullivan, Mar- Raisa Viera. Priscilla Gomez, Leo Guerra, Angie Jasso, Kindergarten tha Vasques, Waylon Zeh. Jae’lin Johnson, Esmeralda Lopez, Nicolas • A Honor Roll: McKenna Balon, Jesus • A/B Honor Roll: Coraline Anderson, Di- Third grade Lopez, Christopher Martinez-Nuevo, Kan- Garcia Ruiz, Gerald Dixon, AnnAleah Gon- ego Bonilla, Angel Borrell, Landon Brown, • A Honor Roll: Alain Forteza, Obday dence Mergott, Fabian Moody, Christian zalez, Mackenzie Grimes, Galileah Her- Mia Diaz, Gerienna Dixon, Reylit Garcia, Ly- Garcia, Aviana Johnson, Cesar Solis, Denise Santacruz, Frederick Small, Jayden Smith, nandez, Joseph Jackson, Marvin Mendez, annie Grase, Logan Gutierrez, Tavaris Hol- Valdes. Casey Stoker, Gage Tate, Larryounna Willis. Bryson Molina, Maria Palomares-Martinez, land, Chace Hunter, Khalif Jones, Amayra- • A/B Honor Roll: Bella Byrd, Mark Yoana Ramirez, Joaquin Roquett, Alexavier ni Jose-Juarez, Tiana Maldonado, Isabella Chamberlain, Zaira Derr, Adrian Eastman, Fifth grade Zavala. Parodi-Castro, Civic Rios, Alexavier Roman, Christopher Ervin, Yesenia Esparza, Obdy • A Honor Roll: Alejandro Betancourt, • A/B Honor Roll: Blake Ball, Liliana Annelys Ruiz. Garcia, Dejah Henry, Kristian Johnson, Briza Forteza, Daniel Hernandez, Saifan Ho- Blackmon, Josselyn Cruz, Evelyn Espinosa, Brayden McNeil, Leo Madrigal, Rocco que, Tyreek McCray, Jiromi Morales, Dylan Tanya Espinosa, Harlen Etzweiler, Eduardo Second grade Mann, Arion Martin, Murad Ramadan, Mu- Stanley. Gomez Lopez, Daniel Granados, Sa’Jah • A Honor Roll: Aubrey Burgis, Jon Cor- rad Ramadan, Yulien Reyes, Ezdri Sanchez, • A/B Honor Roll: Alyssa Acosta, Kay- Hamin, Marah Hardy, Ashlynn Livingood, dova, Juan Cordova, Fariha Emran, Caroli- Cor’dell Ward. lynn Armstrong, Paige Dixon, Fahima Em- Alexia Longoria, Byron Martinez, Tyree na Garcia, Jaden Harripaul, Enrique Leon, ran, Ryleigh Frotten, Chances Everett, Alex Moody, Sofia Olvera, Jasmin Ramzahuer, Elijah Massey, Damien Norby, Gustavo Fourth grade Hernandez, Jamaria Humphrey, Yadira Ian Rodriguez, Evelio Torres, Cor’Melo Ramirez, Jonhquavious Rivers, Jamar Saw- • A Honor Roll: Isaiah Cardinas, Farhan Martinez, Eddie Mauricio, Xavier Medrano, Ward. yer, Gavin Smith, Gonzalo Valteirra, Szahani Emran, Neftali Euceda, Manuel Guerra, An- Ja’carrion McCray, Jamari Moore, Karen Wheeler, Kinsli Williams, Aaron Zetino. drea Hardy, Jeanette Hernandez, Jayla Hol- Posotempa, Jazevian Pugh, Kaylee Ramos, First grade • A/B Honor Roll: Jaden Blue, Lyric Dix- land, Leylani Leon, Jackson Mann, Jacob Nayeli Valdes. • A Honor Roll: Breanna Ball, Isabel- on, Mia Hawkins, Alexander Hernandez, Porth, Enrique Puentes, Emily Sanchez. 8 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun October 31, 2018