“Around the Lake” Edition Formerly Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, & The Sun

Vol. 110 No. 46 Wednesday, April 17, 2019 50¢ plus tax WRAC meetings may return in some form By Katrina Elsken agriculture, public interest groups, Lake Okeechobee News local government and environ- mental organizations. WEST PAM BEACH — Since Since Gov. Ron DeSantis took 2001, a group of stakeholders offi ce, all of the WRAC meetings representing all of the interests have been canceled, leaving some Lake watershed plan of those who live in the counties stakeholders concerned that their encompassed by the South Florida views will no longer be considered 3 meeting Thursday Water Management District by SFWMD offi cials. (SFWMD) have met monthly for a At the April 11 SFWMD Govern- lively roundtable discussion of the ing Board meeting, some govern- water quality and quantity issues ing board members expressed faced by their communities. a desire to bring WRAC back in WRAC originally stood for some form. They also agreed that Water Resources Advisory the WRAC Recreation (WRAC- Commission and more recently Rec) group, a public forum for has been called Water Resources anyone interested in recreation Analysis Coalition, and included on the public lands in the district, representatives from South Florida WRAC businesses, water supply utilities, See — Page 8 Glades Central Miccosukee Tribe to 19 beats Glades Day Lake Levels fi ght reservoir plan 11.59 feet By Katrina Elsken corps was ready to start construc- Last Year: 13.43 feet Lake Okeechobee News tion before Dec. 1, 2020. (For the letter, see Page 4.) Discussion of the Everglades 6SRQVRUHG%\ Board member Jacqui Thur- Lake Okeechobee News/ Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Cathy Womble low-Lippisch was skeptical about took some unexpected twists at the letter from Alfonso Fanjul the April 11 meeting of the South Woman tries to save tree 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW and J. Pepe Fanjul. “It’s all about 63DUURWW$YH Florida Water Management District what’s in the contract. It’s all about An Okeechobee woman’s effort to save a tree was just in Governing Board. Based on the in- what’s written. A verbal offer time for Earth Day. Although they aren’t her trees, 62-year-  formation provided at the meeting, means nothing,” she said. old Mary Kay Rios loves the trees in the Lakeside North RV Source: South Florida Water the lease on the land won’t delay SFWMD Executive Director Park, where she has lived for the last two and a half years. Management District. When the new owner, who lives in Delaware, purchased the construction of the reservoir, but Drew Bartlett said the letter (which Depth given in feet above sea level park and said he was going to cut them all down and plant other issues could. is in writing) “opens the door” for palm trees instead, she was horrifi ed. “He says palm trees An explanation of the lease on See Page 4 for information about discussion. provide shade and are safer during hurricanes,” Ms Rios the state-owned land that is the Under the terms of the lease, how to contact this newspaper. future site for the reservoir and said, “but that’s not true at all. They just draw roaches and Florida Crystals pays the state an rats.” She said the tree by her trailer was home to a family stormwater treatment area (STA) annual rent $1,615,800 on the was on the agenda for Thursday’s of doves, “and they mate for life,” she explained. “In one of 16,158-acre property. In addition, the trees, they just moved the nest, but now the mother will meeting. they pay property taxes to Palm On Wednesday, SFWMD never fi nd her babies.” Ms. Rios said she plans to stay up in Beach County, and are responsible the tree until they agree not to cut it down. “Maybe they will received a letter from Florida Crys- for maintaining the land to prevent tals volunteering to let SFWMD leave at least this one,” she said. The park manager had no comment. For more Earth Day stories, see Pages 14 and 15. terminate the lease early if the See LEASE — Page 9 Law Offices of Lefebvre & Dixon Gerald Lefebvre 763.3333 Okeechobee, Florida 2 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun April 17, 2019 ‘Fire tax’ discussion emphasizes need in Glades County

By Chris Felker been following for years, relying on the Lake Okeechobee News two-person crew that Glades County MOORE HAVEN — The Glades County employs and on volunteer fire departments Board of Commissioners is poised at a fork that are quite a few shy of the bodies they on a rural road, a yes-or-no decision point. need to provide 24/7/365 protection. Those Three votes lean one way; two votes stand three — Board Chairman Tim Stanley, Vice firm the other way. Chairman Weston Pryor and Commissioner There’s a turnoff ahead, a side road that John Ahern — so far have indicated they leads to potentially a much safer popula- probably would vote to deny the county tion, with better and timelier fire and emer- this chance to set up a different, possibly gency response protection for the county’s fairer way of taxation. And if anything is to few thousand residents. (Glades is the be done, time is growing short for this year, because deadlines must be met, by law, to third-least-populated county in Florida, with Lake Okeechobee News/Chris Felker around 4,900 households.) The change proceed in a different direction. would involve some considerable cost to The change would be to the method Public Safety Director Bob Jones explains a point to (from left) Commissioners everyone, but commissioners could select referred to as a “fire tax.” In govern- Donna Storter Long, Weston Pryor, Tim Stanley, John Ahern and Donald Strenth. from a range of prices to at least get the ball ment-speak, it’s an MSBU, for Municipal rolling. Commissioners Donna Storter Long Services Benefit Unit, and would mean an County residents’ uncertainty about how day,” he stated, adding: “I wholeheartedly and Donald Strenth want to go that way. assessment depending on what kind of long they’d have to wait for help — and support the idea of a full-time fire depart- But the majority seem to want to keep property you own. If the commissioners what kind would come — if, heaven forbid, ment in Glades County.” going straight on the road the county’s stay the course, it would perpetuate Glades they have to call 911. He said he believes there’s a fairness Some residents think that’s a danger- issue involved in the funding debate. “One ous path, and not surprisingly they live of the important issues for me is that if I pay Lake Okeechobee Weather Forecast in the far-flung parts of the county where the same thing for services as other resi- wind 10 to 20 mph and gusts as high as 30 response time might be 20-30 minutes or dents of Glades County, then I expect and mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. more. IF someone responds. As Public demand the same service.” Money used for Friday night: A chance of showers Safety Director Bob Jones has warned, with fire and EMS now comes only from Glades and thunderstorms before midnight, then such a paltry staff of firefighters and EMTs, County property taxes and state financing. a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, anybody’s emergency might be life-threat- After Director Jones gave his presenta- with a low around 58. West wind 10 to 15 ening to them if those first responders are tion at the workshop, discussion went on mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance tied up on other calls, transporting another for a couple of hours, into early afternoon. of precipitation is 40%. patient, or fighting another fire. But, no official action could be taken at the Wednesday: Mostly Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high A discussion of Glades County’s possi- workshop, and the talks will probably con- sunny, with a high near near 78. West wind around 10 mph. ble options took place during a workshop tinue at 6 on Monday evening, April 22. 84. Light and variable Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a Tuesday, April 9, after commissioners’ last regular meeting. Public Safety Director wind becoming east low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 Jones showed a PowerPoint presentation “Always on Top of the Job” 5 to 10 mph in the mph. giving information from a needs assess- morning. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Wednesday night: ment done in 2014, with some updates he Northeast wind around 5 mph. Mostly clear, with a low was able to do and new numbers crunched Sunday night: Clear, with a low around around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph becom- by Sandy Walker of Government Services ing light east-southeast after midnight. 59. East-northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Group, the firm that did the earlier study. Thursday: A slight chance of showers, Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. The county could hire it again to update the then a chance of showers and thunder- North-northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. information for a few thousand dollars, but Re-Roofing Specialists storms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with Monday night: Clear, cool with the at their March 25 meeting, commissioners • Metal & Shingle Roofs a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph. temperature approaching the record low of rejected 3-2 a motion from Commission- Chance of precipitation is 30%. 53 set in 2009. Winds ENE 4 to 7 mph. er Storter Long to do just that. Only Mr. • Flats & Leaks Repair Thursday night: A 20% chance of Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Strenth joined her in supporting it. showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around Northeast winds 6 mph with 18 mph gusts. Several citizens spoke at the end of the FREE ESTIMATES 72. South-southeast wind around 10 mph. Tuesday night: Clear, with a low of 63. session to give their views. David Heflin Friday: A chance of showers and thun- Northeast winds 7 mph with 20-mph gusts. said: “I’m a longtime volunteer firefighter State Lic.#CCC1327338 derstorms, then showers likely and possibly Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near with Glades County. I’m also a Glades a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, 80. East-northeast winds 5 mph with 16 County EMS employee. I live in Ortona. We 863-357-3838 with a high near 85. Windy, with a south mph gusts. Chance of precipitation 10%. have about four firefighters on a perfect April 17, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 3 Fire at business ties up a dozen agencies at once By Chris Felker counties plus other local and state law of the complex, and spread to multiple piles Department, Montura Volunteer Fire Lake Okeechobee News enforcement and public safety agencies. of debris.” Wind caused the blaze to jump Department, Florida Forest Service (which a fi re line and continue to catch new piles MOORE HAVEN — What happens when A wildfi re broke out at a business on brought in its plow equipment) and the on fi re, the news release went on. Wednes- there’s a potentially major fi re in Glades U.S. 27 on Wednesday, April 10, a few miles Florida Highway Patrol. day evening, they reported, “At this time the County? Everyone found out a day after the south of the courthouse. According to a The next day, offi cials reported that fi res are contained and fi relighters along county commissioners and Public Safety news release from Angela Snow-Colegrove, volunteers from the county’s east and Glades County director of emergency with Oldcastle staff will be staying through- central districts had stayed at the scene all Department staff last week discussed ways out the night to monitor conditions.” to establish better fi re/rescue and emergen- management: “Glades County fi re crews Wednesday night. and mutual aid responders were on scene Responding to the call were the Glades According to a follow-up release Thurs- cy response. County Central District Volunteer Fire A dozen fi rst-responder agencies at the Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, 30075 U.S. day afternoon, April 11: “The fi re is still Department, East District Volunteer Fire burning underneath the piles of debris that mobilized quickly, including six volunteer Highway 27 in Moore Haven. The fi re started Department, West District Volunteer Fire fi re departments from Glades and Hendry in one of the brush piles located at the back are located on the backside of Old Castle’s Department, Glades County Sheriff’s Offi ce, property. Glades County Fire Department Emergency Medical Services’ Medic One was on scene throughout the day putting and Glades County Emergency Manage- water on the debris piles to try and keep Watershed protection meeting ment. Mutual Aid departments responding the fi re contained to the piles that were were the Clewiston Fire Department, already burning.” planned for Thursday LaBelle Volunteer Fire Department, Pioneer Staff at Oldcastle moved debris that was Volunteer close to the fi re and planned to Special to the Lake Okeechobee News major components, the Lake Okeechobee Fire stay indefi -

OKEECHOBEE — A Lake Okeechobee Construction Project and the Research and nitely. Watershed Protection Plan public stake- Water Quality Monitoring Program. SFWMD holder meeting is planned for Thursday, will present the approach to updating the April 18, at 11 a.m. in the South Florida protection plan components. Water Management District (SFWMD) The meeting will also be webcast. Okeechobee Service Center, 316 N.W. Fifth When it’s time, start or join the WebEx St., Okeechobee. meeting from: In accordance with the Northern Ever- https://webmeeting.sfwmd.gov/orion/ glades and Estuaries Protection Program, joinmeeting.do?MTID=2bcf85e12d5b- beginning March 1, 2020, and every fi ve 4c44ef41b3c1a490899c years thereafter, the South Florida Water Meeting Number is 999 414 485. This Management District is required to update meeting does not require a password. the Lake Okeechobee Watershed Protec- For more information, go online to tion Plan. sfwmd.gov or contact Ximena Pernett at The protection plan is comprised of two [email protected]. This is more than great rates This is more savings for wherever you’re going.

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Lease will not delay work on EAA reservoir Editor’s note: The following letter was Plan, the Central Everglades Planning cooperative transition of the 16,158 acres We look forward to working with you sent to Drew Bartlett, executive director Project and Everglades Restoration Strat- of leased land for the EAA reservoir as was and your staff as you continue to imple- South Florida Water Management District, egies. We supported them and advocated achieved with the A-1 FEB and the STA-1W ment Everglades restoration projects. on April 10. for their passage. We have also worked expansion. To this end, we have cooperat- Sincerely, Dear Mr. Bartlett: closely with the SFWMD to transition tracts ed with every request by the SFWMD and Alfonso Fanjul Congratulations on your appointment of our privately owned farmland as well U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to access Chief executive officer, as executive director of the South Florida as leased land to the agency in a timely and use land we are currently farming to chairman of the board Water Management District (SFWMD). manner to construct restoration projects, perform geological investigations as part of J. Pepe Fanjul As a landowner and stakeholder in including the A-1 FEB and the current STA- the EAA reservoir’s design work, including President, chief operating officer, South Florida, Florida Crystals shares the 1W expansion. It was in this same spirit allowing the excavation of multiple test pits vice chairman of the board same goal as the State of Florida and your and with the knowledge and expertise of within our active farming operations. Florida Crystals agency to preserve and protect Florida’s how our public-private partnership has Furthermore, to be clear, as we have waterways and environment. worked in the past that we negotiated a communicated to the current administra- Meet for Gospel sing-a-long Florida Crystals made a firm commit- transitional lease for land in the EAA reser- tion as well as to the prior administration, OKEECHOBEE — Come out to a ment 25 years ago to the public-private voir site. The terms of the lease executed you have our commitment that, if con- gospel sing-a-long on Saturdays from 5 partnership that has resulted in remark- in November 2018 show it was designed struction of the reservoir is accelerated, we to 7 p.m. at the little white church across able success achieving one of the world’s to accelerate the project by giving the will transition land covered by this lease as from Eli’s, 912 N.W. Park St. Whether largest and most ambitious environmental SFWMD early access to 560 acres of land, needed by the SFWMD for construction of you sing, play an instrument or just want restoration efforts, and we remain as allowing the agency to begin site work and the EAA reservoir project. to listen, all are welcome. For informa- resolute today to the success of Everglades transportation of aggregate at any time. As we approach the 25th anniversary of tion, call 863-610-0330. restoration. The lease was also written to ensure the Everglades Forever Act, we commend We have a documented track record as that land will be available as needed and the professionals of the SFWMD for their proponents of science-based restoration without delay for the EAA reservoir’s accomplishments in making the bold Build your family tree plans, including the Everglades Forever Act, construction. Florida Crystals is fully com- vision set by the State of Florida for the OKEECHOBEE — Let the Family the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration mitted to ensuring the same timely and Everglades a reality. History Center at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 S.W. Sixth Speak Out St., build your family tree from billions of names and documents now indexed on Speak Out is a reader response column. the grass is starting to grow on the bottom, the water in the first place. Address and re- Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednes- Comments may be posted on the newspa- which is great. But we need to keep FWC solve ROOT causes ... we cannot continue days from 10 a.m. to noon. Free to the per’s website or Facebook pages, emailed from sending the aquatic spraying boats in to just mitigate.” — John Hitchcock public. To learn more, call 863-467-2425. to [email protected] or mailed there to kill it. And we also need to keep • “A layman’s opinion on what to do to the newspaper office, 107 S.W. 17th St., the lake at least around 11 feet because if it about the lake — stop spraying poison in CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS Suite D, Okeechobee, FL 34974. goes too low, the area where the eelgrass it and let the aquatic vegetation grow. The is growing now will dry up and the new plants clean the water. We should have Lake conditions aquatic vegetation will die.” — S. Jones plants a mile out from shore all the way to • “Heard that the workers that spray the • “If they raise the water too high, there the shoreline, with paths cut through for lake had been laid off; but, they are going will be no hydrilla, eelgrass, peppergrass navigation, cut through the plants by aquat- back to work and back to spraying. What etc. ... but you have to quit spraying the ic harvesting. Take the money we have happened to no spraying for a while? Burn. lake. I remember when I was a kid, duck been spending on spraying and spend it on Don’t spray. We have to lower the lake so season would come around and airboats aquatic harvesting instead. Spraying herbi- we can burn.” — Sue and mud motors would make trails and cide into the lake is just making the prob- • “Everyone complains about low open areas of fishing, not just flat-out spray- lem worse. We should have 150,000 acres y water, but it is necessary for every lake ing every week.” — Bobby Adams of marsh around that lake. We have 5,000 in Florida. It’s not written in the heavens • “Polluted water is polluted water. acres left. It seems to me that the State of that you need to run a 200+horsepower It pollutes habitat wherever you send it. Florida is trying to kill Lake Okeechobee. outboard out there.” — Hayden Watt Eventually, everything will be polluted with We have to fight back. We have to save our • “With the lake level below 12 feet, polluted water. It’s time to stop polluting lake.” — K. Smith

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MUSIC 3-6 JAY TACO WEDNESDAY 11-6 Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Margarita Special KOA veterans help others 4-17 OKEECHOBEE — The City of Okeechobee presented Certificates of Appreci- Register for a $20 bar tab ation to seven winter visitors at KOA for their years of raising funds to benefit local veterans. The presentation was made at KOA by City Councilwoman Thirsty Monica Clark and Mayor Dowling Watford. Left to right: Gilbert Solly, Coun- cilwoman Clark, Jim Espinosa, John Grant, Larry Sanders, Mike Beauregard, Roger Havens, and Mayor Watford. Not pictured is Tim Fritchen. Thursday Food 11-6 4-18 FRIDAY: $6 Bargain Basket Dinner 5-8PM Choice of fi sh, shrimp, or chicken in a basket Veterans News or on a salad for $7. Music by SAX MAN 5-8PM 4-19 Around the Lake SATURDAY: Bucket VFW Post 9528 host events the grill will open at 5 p.m., and there will be Karaoke by Doug and Brenda from 7 to College game day of Beer BUCKHEAD RIDGE — The VFW Post 10 p.m. 9528, 29012 State Road 78 East in Buck- On Saturday, April 20, bingo starts at 1 Come tailgate with us! $9 head Ridge will host the following events: p.m. On Sunday, April 21, there will be an 4-20 The VFW Auxiliary will serve a fried Easter dinner of ham, green beans, potato chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green salad and rolls from 1 to 3 p.m. beans, and dessert dinner on Wednesday, April 17, at 5 p.m. The post will serve SUNDAY: Bingo ~Doors Open 5PM dinner on Friday, April 19, from 5:30 to 7 American Legion Post #64 p.m. Menu includes grilled boneless ribeye OKEECHOBEE — The American Legion steak, grilled pork tenderloin, fried fish and Post #64, 501 S.E. Second St., will host the Starts 6:30 PM Kitchen 5:30 - 7:30PM shrimp, baked and french fried potatoes, April following events: Thirsty Thursday, 4-21 baked sweet potatoes, fried onion rings, 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lunch and din- salad and dessert. Music by Mike and Cher- ner will be served. yl from 6 to 10 p.m. Karaoke/Fish Fry Friday night, April 19, The VFW Riders will serve a full Fish Fry dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Choice of MONDAY: breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and wings Fish, Shrimp or Chicken in a basket or on 5 Card Bingo 1-3PM at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Proceeds a salad. Music by “Sax Man” Glenn Meyer benefit veteran services. For information, from 6 to 9 p.m. College game day on LUNCH served at 12:30 PM call 863-467-2882. Saturday, April 20, Come tailgate with us! 4-22 There will be $9 buckets of domestic beer. VFW Post 44423 hosts events Sunday evening bingo, April 21, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Kitchen open from Food OKEECHOBEE — VFW Post 4423, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Five card bingo will be TUESDAY: Bloody 300 N.W. 34th St., will host the following April 22 April 17 held on Monday, , from 1 to 3 p.m. Available events: On Wednesday, , there will with lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Meeting Meeting Day Marys be an eight-ball pool tournament at 7:30 Day will be held on Tuesday, April 23. All Day p.m. and the grill opens at 5 p.m. On Friday, $1.50 April 19 Food will be available all day. For informa- , bingo will start at 1 p.m., tion, call 863-763-5309. 4-23 6 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun April 17, 2019 First Glades Co. Habitat home buyer approved

By Chris Felker ask the board to encumber State Housing approve the request, Commissioner Donna get together and do a walk-through.” Lake Okeechobee News Initiative Partnership funds for Dana Steele Storter Long seconded, and it passed 5-0. Commissioner Long asked why the MOORE HAVEN — Habitat for Humanity for a house being constructed on Avenue Commissioner John Ahern noted that address was still to be determined. Ms. has selected the fi rst recipient-to-be of a M. “She is the fi rst recipient of a Habitat for “on those SHIP homes — you know that Ricker said, “Well, it’s on M, but I’m not home constructed with its help in Glades Humanity home, and this is for down-pay- they’re building two out there — they’re sure exactly which house or what one, so County. ment assistance. She’s in a moderate range, coming along real good.” that’s why.” At the April 9 County Board meeting, and the amount is $15,000.” Ms. Ricker echoed him. “Oh, they are. The Charlotte County-based HH organi- SHIP Coordinator Cindy Ricker appeared to Commissioner Weston Pryor moved to In fact, the one that is over here in town zation requested and received permission should be (certifi ed for occupancy) this from the county last year to expand its Jimmy McMillan Memorial week. I expect and I hope that we can all operations into the area. Obituaries Tourney to be held May 11 Obituaries should be submitted to Hunter Lee Peterson, 20 the Lake Okeechobee News by emailing OKEECHOBEE — Hunter Lee Peterson [email protected]. Customers may Special to the Lake Okeechobee News The late Mr. McMillan owned passed away April 10, 2019 in Okeechobee. also request photos and links to online a grocery store in Belle Glade and He was born July 22, 1998 in Fort Myers, to BELLE GLADE — The Jimmy guestbooks. A link to the obituaries is McMillan Memorial Bass Tourna- was robbed and murdered on Jan. Greg and Brenda Lee (Ramsey) Peterson. available at lakeokeechobeenews.com. ment will take place on Saturday, 2, 2012. Proceeds from this and Survivors include mother, Brenda Lee (Ram- May 11, from safe light until 3 p.m., other fundraisers goes to a special James Roy ‘J.R.’ Graves, 93 sey) Peterson; father, Greg (Carrie) Peterson; ending with the weigh-in at Torry fund, said Connie McMillan Deaton. OKEECHOBEE – James Roy “J.R.” Graves five brother, Gregory Austin Peterson, Dustin Island Campground & Marina. “Fishing was his life, and so we passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus April Lee Peterson, Bradley Guthrie, Blaine Weaver There is a guaranteed $2,000 prize started the tournament as a way 15, 2019. He was born and Cody Weaver; sister, Hailey Peterson. for fi rst place. The fi eld is limited to Jimmy of remembering him and bringing July 14, 1925, in Mon- A Celebration of Life will be held on Satur- 250 boats and the entry fee is $60. McMillian roe, Mich. to Will and day, April 20, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at his Aunt & The second Big Bass takes a $100 people together. We established a scholarship in his name at the high school August (Finley) Graves. Uncles home on Tuckahoe Road, Alva. gift card donated by Okeechobee Fishing He proudly served our Headquarters; the highest fi nishing team that he graduated from, Glades Day School Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home country in the United - Fort Myers. wearing their current shirt will receive a ... There’s an essay that they write and States Navy. A resident $50 gift card. Call 954-543-2337 for more we’ve given almost $30,000 in scholarships of Okeechobee since Ocean ‘Tater’ McCay information. over seven years.” 1959, he was a mem- ber of The Gathering. Tyner, 25 J.R. was a kind and OKEECHOBEE — Ocean “Tater” McCay Easter Sunrise Service to be compassionate man who loved his family. Tyner died April 12, He had a passion for bass fishing and, in their 2019. He was born younger days, he and his wife spent many Dec. 4, 1993 in Avon held at Scott Driver pavilion hours on Lake O. Park to Durwan and Having grown up in Tennessee, J.R. moved Lisa Tyner. A resident Special to the Lake Okeechobee News the community choir and soloists will be his young family to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida of Okeechobee most singing, and other OMA members will be in 1949, where he worked for J.N. McArthur of his life, he enjoyed OKEECHOBEE — The annual commu- everything military re- participating. Please bring a lawn chair Dairy. The family relocated to Okeechobee nity Easter Sunrise Service, sponsored by lated. He had a great the Okeechobee Ministerial Association as there are a limited number of folding in 1959, when J.R. was assigned the job of foreman to oversee construction of the first sense of humor and (OMA), will be held at 6:30 a.m. Easter chairs available. Paved area for wheel- always had a smile on morning, April 21, at a new location this chair seating will be available and a love “Big Mac” dairy barn north of town. He later worked for Charles McArthur Dairies and Life his face. He liked caring for his bearded drag- year, Scott-Driver boat ramps pavilion offering will be taken. ons, music, and art. on the north side of State Road 78 West, Come and worship with your friends Services. After retirement he and his wife lived and neighbors in this unique setting, in Lakeport, Florida for a time where J.R. be- Mr. Tyner was preceded in death by his across from the entrance to Okee-Tantie. cousin, Michael Coker; great grandparents, praising the Son while watching the Sun came a fishing guide. Pastor Cary McKee of More2Life Rita and Dowe Tyner; and great uncle, Dellon Ministries will be bringing the message, rise on Easter morning! J.R. was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 62 years, Georgia; brother and sister- Tyner. in-law, John and Carolyn Graves; sisters, Mar- He is survived by his parents, Durwan Tyner YOUR Government WATCH garet Dinkins and Helen Alecia. (Anita) and Lisa Tyner; grandparents, Durwan He is survived by his three children, Anna and Pat Tyner, and Billy and Carleen Ray, all of Hendry County (David) King and Billy (Yvonne) Graves, all Okeechobee; uncle, Rooter Tyner (Amanda); WEEK OF APRIL 22 of Okeechobee, and Phyllis (Danny) Pursell, aunt, Cindy Pearce (Jason) and aunt, Teresa Hendry County Board of McCloskey; great uncle and aunt, Gary and Commissioners of Georgia; five grandchildren, Brian (Denise) Pursell, Christie Pursell, Kimmy (Jason) Tuck- Dorinda Mixon; aunt, Sharon Tyner; cousins, Tuesday, April 23, 5 p.m. John Pearce, Josie Pearce, Dylan McCloskey, These upcoming meetings of local Hendry County Courthouse, 25 er, Rosanna (John) Schachtele, and Jimmy King; nine great grandchildren; one great and Dustin McCloskey; and a host of other elected offi cials, scheduled during the E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle family and friends. next week, are open to the public. Online at facebook.com/hend- great grandchild; and sisters, Kate Tanner and rycounty/ Dorothy Henry. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. until Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, services at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Glades County April 18, 2019 at Evergreen Cemetery. Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home. Okeechobee County Interment will follow at Basinger Cemetery. Glades County Board of Those wishing to leave a message of Commissioners Okeechobee County Board Those wishing to leave a message of of Commissioners condolence may sign the register book at, Monday, April 22, 6 p.m. www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com condolence may sign the register book at, Thursday, April 25, 9 a.m. www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com Glades County Courthouse, 500 All arrangements are entrusted to the Ave. J S.W., Moore Haven Historic Okeechobee Court- All arrangements are entrusted to the house, 304 N.W. Second St. direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Agenda online at myglades. Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Par- direction and care of the Buxton & Bass com Online at www.co.okeechobee. Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Par- fl .us/ rott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. rott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972. April 17, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 7

Pop Warner sign-up begins Okeechobee County Hendry County Social Saturday to be held OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee Bulls Democrats to meet April 17 Youth Athletic League is a brand new lo- Library learning event set BELLE GLADE — Community Con- cal Pop Warner league in need of players. nections for Life, CMHC, will offer a OKEECHOBEE — Democrats will hold a CLEWISTON — U.S. Sugar will be cele- psycho-social rehabilitation (social skills Early sign-ups are Saturday, April 20, meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April brating the month of science by hosting an enhancement) group on Saturday, April and Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 17, in the banquet room at Beef O’Brady’s, event at Florida B. Thomas Library , 1010 J. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 555 S.W. p.m. daily, at the Sports Complex base- 608 S. Parrott Avenue. Harlem Academy Ave., on Thursday, April 16th St. There will be individual, fam- ball fields, 580 N.W. 27th Lane. If you 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. Learn about how ily, and group therapy. Breakfast and sign up on one of those dates the cost is Businesswomen’s meeting set sweet or sour water, lemon juice, OJ, soda, transportation will be provided. For more $80 per child and $65 per each additional or sugarcane juice is. Science equipment information, call 561-983-8717. OKEECHOBEE — Whether a business- child. Sign-ups after that will be $100 per and tools will be on display. woman, an entrepreneur, a job-seeker or child and $85 per additional child. Sign would-be volunteer, you will benefit from up deadline is July 31. Children must be Designer Bags and Bingo set attending the Okeechobee Businesswom- between the ages of five through four- Lodge to celebrate anniversary BELLE GLADE — The public is invited April en’s Referral Network, on Friday, teen and bring a copy of birth certificate. CLEWISTON — The Sugarland Masonic to play bingo and have a chance to win 19 , 11:30 a.m., at Lakeside Grille, 1111 S. Teams will compete with surrounding Lodge No. 281, 520 E. Sugarland Highway, designer bags and accessories from Parrott Ave. Please bring a small exchange cities and practices will take place locally. invites the public to celebrate their 70th Michael Kors, Coach, Steve Madden, April 20 April gift, curiosity and enthusiasm. For informa- Rest assured that safety will be a priority anniversary on Saturday, , A barbe- Nine West, and more on Saturday, 27 tion, call Raye at 863-467-2557. and all staff and coaches will undergo cue chicken and ribs lunch will be served at , from 5 to 9 p.m. at A Touch of Class training and background checks. 1 p.m., followed by a birthday cake. Please Event Hall, 816 W. Canal St. S. Proceeds Fish Fry will be April 19 RSVP as soon as possible by calling or will benefit scholarships for Glades Area texting Marsh at 863-234-5565, or e-mail at OKEECHOBEE — The Pregnancy Cen- students and service projects for resi- [email protected]. ter of Okeechobee will hold a Fish Fry on Glades County dents of the Glades. For information, call Friday, April 19, at 11 a.m. at Flagler Park, 561-281-5532. Park #3. Includes fried fish, hush puppies, Lions Club meeting set Spring party will be thrown coleslaw, cheese grits and a cookie. De- Black Business Expo set MOORE HAVEN — The Moore Haven livery available for orders of five or more. LaBELLE — Swing into Spring on Sat- BELLE GLADE — Alpha Kappa Alpha There will be a Bake Sale with an assort- Lions Club will hold a meeting on Thurs- urday, April 27, at RiverBend Motorcoach April 18 Sorority Inc. Mu Rho Omega chapter will ment of baked goods. Proceeds benefit day, , at 5:30 p.m. in the offices Resort, 5800 W. S.R. 80, from 5 to 8 p.m. sponsor a Black Business Expo on Thurs- the Pregnancy Center. For information, call of the Sheriff’ Department of Glades There will be music, games, great food, a day, April 28, from 3:08 to 6:08 p.m. at 863-467-8748. County, 1297 S.R. 78. Plans are to be live auction and a silent auction. Lomax Harrelle Pavilion, 5000 W. Canal finalized for the Easter Sunrise Sausage St. Free admission. For information, call Spring Fling staged April 19 and Pancake Breakfast; there is no Palm Beach County 772-985-1246, or email TinaRumph@ charge, donations only, for the benefit of gmail.com. OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee the Ronald McDonald Homes. All Lions, Church of the Nazarene, 425 S.W. 28th St., former Lions and all other interested per- Financial training set April 4 will hold a Spring Fling on Friday, April 19, sons are urged to attend. For information, BELLE GLADE — The Glades Initiative, Food Festival scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Kirby Sullivan-863-946-2556. 141 S.E. Ave. C, presents Money Matters BELLE GLADE — An International Financial Literacy Training in Spanish. Food Festival will be held at St. Philip Stations of the Cross in park Sessions held on Thursday, April 18, from Benizi Catholic Church, 710 S. Main St., Easter Breakfast to be held April 28 OKEECHOBEE —The Church of Our 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call or on Sunday, , at 10 a.m. Event Saviour (Episcopal) invites the public to MOORE HAVEN — The Moore Haven email Jose at 561-996-3310 or jzaragoza@ features family fun, food, music, games Stations of the Cross in the Park on Good Lions Club will sponsor the annual Easter gladesinitiative.org. and more. For information, call 561-996- Friday, April 19, at 1:30 p.m., at the gaze- Sunrise Sausage and Pancake Breakfast 3870. April 21 bo located at Flagler Park #4. on Sunday, , at Moore Haven Church to host special event Elementary School lunch room, 401 BELLE GLADE — Reverend Dr. Robert Church offers free counseling Terrier Pride Dr. S.W., from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Rease will host The Seven Last Words of BELLE GLADE — The Mount Olive Easter egg hunt to be held There is no charge but donations will Christ from the Cross event featuring seven Missionary Baptist Church, 1424 W. Canal OKEECHOBEE — First Baptist Church be accepted for the benefit of Ronald guest speakers on Friday, April 19, at 6:45 St. S., is offering free counseling sessions of Okeechobee is hosting an Easter Egg McDonald Homes. All are welcome. Hunt for children up to grade five. It will be p.m. at St. John First Missionary Baptist - marriage, family, rehabilitation, etc. open to the public on Saturday, April 20, Church, 600 S.W. Eighth St. Refreshments Please contact Pastor Burden at 352-214- at 10:30 a.m. at the Recreation Outreach Waste cleanup available will be served after the service. 7988 to schedule an appointment. Center, 310 S.W. Fifth Ave. MOORE HAVEN — You may help protect the environment by gathering up Easter egg hunt to be held AA meetings set Library closed April 20 household wastes and participate in the SOUTH BAY — New Beginnings Out- PAHOKEE — Regular Alcoholics Glades Country Hazardous Waste Clean- OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee reach Ministry and KTM Foundation are Anonymous meetings are held three Up on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to County Library, will be closed on Satur- hosting the second annual Community Eas- times a week at First United Methodist noon. Bring up to 60 pounds of waste to day, April 20, in observance of the Easter ter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20, on the Church, 491 E. Main St., on Tuesdays, holiday. They will reopen on Monday with the Glades County Doyle Conner Build- northwest corner field on Tenth Avenue, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7 p.m. For regular hours. ing, 900 U.S. 27. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. more information, call 561-924-7241. 8 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun April 17, 2019 WRAC parent things about the SFWMD. was also a WRAC member. She said the Celeste DePalma of Audubon Florida stakeholders coming together at the WRAC Roofing with the name you trust! said as a member of WRAC she did not meetings provided input in a way that the Continued From Page 1 think her comments carried enough weight public comment periods at board meetings when the monthly report was written for should resume quarterly meetings. WRAC- the governing board. She said she does not could not. Rec meets quarterly. The group last met in want WRAC reinstated. WRAC meetings allowed people to ROOFING December. Another WRAC member, Newton Cook come together and actually understand & REPAIRS Doug Brown, of SFWMD, explained the of United Waterfowlers of Florida, said each other, she explained. “It is very diffi- Residential Commercial Water Resources Advisory Commission when WRAC was set up as an advisory cult for people do that,” she said. was established in 2001 and “sunsetted” in group governed by the Sunshine Law, it Chairman Chauncey Goss said he 2017. At that time, it was replaced by the made it difficult to talk to others he interacts supports the idea of WRAC, but wants to FREE Estimates Water Resources Analysis Coalition. Neither with about water issues outside of meet- explore the current structure. WRAC had any power to change or make ings. “I was under Sunshine in two of the Licensed and Insured St. Lic. CCC046939 policy. Both WRACs has similar goals, to committees and I couldn’t hardly talk to my “Board member Jay Steinle said WRAC provide input to the SFWMD governing wife,” he said. “I couldn’t talk to Audubon.” “is an avenue we need for stakeholder Don’t make a Mistake! from the various stakeholder groups. The Mr. Cook said the WRAC meetings were input. main difference is the first WRAC was gov- inclusive of all of the stakeholder groups. “There are only so many hours in a day Call Big Lake erned by the Florida Sunshine Laws and the “You’re going to get people from utilities, and we can’t talk about all of the issues at 863-763-ROOF (7663) second WRAC was not. people from the west coast, Martin County, SFWMD governing board metings,” he said. WRAC members were chosen by the people who shoot ducks like me, Audubon. SFWMD Governing Board, with some add- You’re going to get the public comments on ed to balance out all of the various groups that. It is the most important thing in this of stakeholders. Both forms of WRAC were place for you guys.” Code of Conduct Review Committee Meeting publicly noticed and open to the public. “I am one of the biggest stakeholders on Both had periods for public comment. Lake Okeechobee,” said Mary Ann Martin, Meetings were livestreamed online. Minutes another WRAC member and the owner of The Okeechobee County School District announces the were taken. A member of the governing Roland Martin Marina in Clewiston. “You next Code of Conduct Review Committee meeting. board served as the chair or the facilitator. have someone today say we have a lot During the public comment period, a of things to fix,” she said. “A great way Loxahatchee man said he frequently attend- to cure a lot of those problems is to use ed WRAC-Rec and went to WRAC as often the WRAC. You have so many diversified The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2019, as he could. people on the WRAC, government people, from 4:00-6:00 pm in Room 303, (Board Room) of the “I appreciate the opportunity as a person talented people. You can get a lot of ideas who uses SFWMD lands,” he said. He noted and advice just by listening to what they are School Board Administration Building, 700 SW 2nd Avenue. that WRAC improved government transpar- doing. These people will make your life a ency, and allowed everyone to hear both lot easier. We are all together. “ sides of the discussion. He said the public Mike Collins, a WRAC member who The public is invited to attend. comment period at the SFWMD workshops represented Florida Keys and Florida Bay, and meetings is not conducive to public said before WRAC was established, “the discussion of the issues. “I run a small busi- board would have 100 people show up ness,” he said. “It’s hard to sit through an and 50 of them would have torches and all-day meeting to talk for 2 minutes.” He pitchforks and say ‘if you don’t do A, B and PUBLIC NOTICE said most of the people in the audience at C we’re going to sue you,’ and the other the SFWMD Governing Board meeting are 50 people would say ‘if you do A, B and C, A public auction for County owned surplus equipment and vehicles will “either retired, or paid to be here.” He said we’re going to sue.’ WRAC allowed the public a chance to learn “If you stick them in a room and make be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. by DeMott Auction Co., Inc. about and discuss the issues. He added that them talk to each other, they might come at the Okeechobee Cattleman’s Association Arena, 1885 Hwy 441 North, the “beautiful roundtable discussion brings up with option D,” he said. “Get them in Okeechobee, Florida 34972. a lot of value to this board.” a room, educate them, show them what Nyla Pipes of One Florida Foundation the district can do, what the district can’t said the big difference between the advi- do. People sit down, they come up with All county owned surplus items, equipment and vehicles will be sory and analysis coalition is the analysis solutions,” he said. auctioned “As Is” to the highest bidder. All county owned surplus items, coalition is not under the Sunshine Laws. “I can tell you there is nothing like equipment and vehicles will be paid in full prior to successful bidder(s) Florida Government in the Sunshine Laws putting all of the recreational users in the prohibited board members from discussing room and working out the differences,” removing any items, equipment or vehicles from auction site. the issues outside the meeting. said Bishop Wright of the Florida Airboat “This is not a one-day-a-month discus- Association. For information concerning viewing surplus equipment or vehicles, sion,” she said. “This is a constant lifestyle.” “The issues are complex,” said Beth bidder requirements, terms and condition of auction/bidding process She said WRAC is one of the most trans- Lewis of the Nature Conservancy, who and payment requirements, please contact DeMott Auction at demottauction.com or call 800-985-5699. For information concerning county owned surplus items, equipment or vehicles, please contact PROTECT YOUR ANIMALS Russell Rowland, Assistant to County Administrator at 863-763-1811. Frontline • Advantage • Tri-Force Terry Burroughs, Chairman Cooper Best • Fly Relief • Bronco Repel-X • Board of County Commissioners Mosquito Halt • Saber & Many More Okeechobee County, Florida Stop by and see us today. Sharon Robertson, Clerk Board of County Commissioners Walpole Okeechobee County, Florida Feed & Supply Co. Publish: April 17, 2019 763-6905 April 21, 2019 Hwy. 98 N. Okeechobee Okeechobee News April 17, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 9

Col. Kelly said once the project is Each of these has to conduct hearings any property in the EAA area, but did retain LEASE designed, it must go through the federal for public comment. The corps has to some rights to property the Seminole Tribe permitting process. receive and address the comments. sold to the state as part of the Seminole Continued From Page 1 “Everybody’s got a dog in the fight,” Gene Duncan, water resources director Water Compact. The Seminole Tribe has he said. “We’re all looking at it through a for the Miccosukee Tribe, said the tribe will a cultural interest in the tree islands, he infestation of invasive plants. The lease is different prism. oppose the EAA reservoir project until con- said. Impacts to the tree islands as a result for eight years, but the state can terminate “It’s going to be 37 feet in the air,” the veyance for more water is opened up under of flooding is an issue that concerns the it on a field-by-field basis after 20 months, colonel continued. He said the massive dike the Tamiami Trail. Seminoles. with four months’ notice. The lease was is a huge safety risk and analysis has to be Mr. Duncan said the modeling shows the The Native Americans have had issues signed in November 2018, so some of the done. “We’re going to do what the corps EAA reservoir and STA will mean the water with SFWMD projects in the past. During initial 24 months have already passed. If the has always done,” he said. “We are going that drains onto the Miccosukee tribal lands construction of what is now STA 5.6, con- previous governing board had not negoti- to be very careful.” will increase by 43 percent. The tribe’s land struction crews dug up remains of about 50 ated the lease extension, the original lease John Mitnik, SFWMD chief engineer, said is already often flooded, he said, which is of the tribe’s ancestors, he said. The nego- would have expired this month. Senate Bill that within the next 40 to 60 days they will harmful to the tree islands. tiated solution was to berm an area so the 10, which authorizes the EAA reservoir, have a conceptional layout for the storm- “The Miccosukee Tribe is ready to fight bodies could be reburied and that area is requires the land be kept in agricultural use water treatment areas. The Army Corps of you on this,” he said. kept dry with a berm and a solar-powered until construction starts on the project. Engineers will be part of that project. “The federal government has a responsi- pump. That kind of solution is not going to Vice Chairman Scott Wagner questioned Col. Kelly said funding could also be an bility to protect tribal lands,” he said. occur in a 25-foot-deep reservoir, he said. the short summary provided by issue. There is currently no funding for the The water stacks up north of the Tami- During the public comment period, Nyla EAA reservoir project in the 2020 federal SFWMD staff about the lease conditions. He ami Trail because there is limited convey- Pipes of One Florida Foundation said when budget, he explained. (They do have some ance under the roadway, and because for speculated that Florida Crystals could use the water stacks up, the tree islands “just funding in the 2019 budget.) much of the year the U.S. Fish and Wildlife conditions in the lease to delay turning over “Perhaps in this case if we get far Service blocks flow under the roadway to disintegrate.” She reminded the board that the land to the state. enough along the line in design, if we don’t protect the nesting grounds of the Cape the original Everglades starts near Orlando. Col. Andrew Kelly of the U.S. Army have the budget at that point, perhaps there Sable Seaside Sparrow. The EAA reservoir project is a Compre- Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is some funding that could happen,” he “We need a lot of discharge under the hensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) said design and engineering of the massive said. Tamiami Trail,” he said. “We want resto- project that fits together with other CERP reservoir — the largest CERP project to “Nothing can start breaking ground ration to the Everglades. projects to restore a more natural flow to date — will take about three years. He said until we have the federal permits,” said Mr. “We have no choice but to fight to pro- the Everglades and reduce the need for work to increase water conveyance and Bartlett. tect our own lands.” harmful freshwater discharges to the coast- the stormwater treatment area (STA) could The federal government cannot act Mr. Duncan said even if the water was al estuaries, she said. start sooner. He estimated the permits will on issuing the permit until the National cleaned to the 10 parts per billion (ppb) re- “This reservoir has been sold (to the take about 19 months. Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis is quired for flow to Everglades National Park, public) by certain organizations as the solu- That projected schedule would not be done, making sure it is in the federal inter- the sheer volume of water is still a problem. tion to the discharges,” she said. delayed by the existing lease, even without est and meets environmental compliance “The tree islands are already getting “It will help. Every bit of storage will the voluntary help from the Fanjuls. The for the action. drowned out,” he said. “With 43 percent help,” she said, “but it will not solve the earliest work could start under the lease is A NEPA analysis includes review of how more water, and no way to move that water problem. Dec. 1, 2020 — about 19 months away. the project would affect things such as under the Tamiami Trail, it’s going to get “If we don’t start cleaning north of the Bigger stumbling blocks to the progress tribal lands and endangered species. worse.” lake, we are never going to get the water of the EAA reservoir could come from the Each federal agency has to sign off on A representative from the Seminole Tribe quality we want south of the lake,” she federal government. the NEPA analysis if it affects their area. of Florida said the Seminoles do not own said. 10 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun April 17, 2019 Help letter carriers to Stamp Out Hunger May 11 Special to the Lake Okeechobee News “It’s all in the bag.” And everyone can get Saturday is usually a quiet day — cer- involved, from the tallest to the smallest in tainly not the day when you’d expect the family; everyone can help fill a bag of the biggest mail delivery in the world to non-perishable foods to share with others. happen. But Saturday, May 11, your mail Last year, over 70 million pounds of carrier is going to be super busy. The 27th food was collected to help feed families annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger throughout the United States, and every Food Drive happens all across the United pound collected in St. Lucie County stays States, delivering cards to remind you to right here in St. Lucie County and is dis- place food out and the bags to place them tributed through emergency food pantries in. In addition to delivering your regular like the ones at Mustard Seed Ministries letters and mail, USPS letter carriers will and probably your own local church. It’s be collecting bags of nonperishable foods simple, pain-free, and helps feed millions donated by citizens across the country in of people. In fact, it’s so simple, it’s easier America’s largest one-day food drive. than licking a stamp to help Stamp Out The whole family can get involved and Hunger, and every can of soup or jar of help. 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OKEECHOBEE — “Upcycling” and sters in wall units, to being flat screens that you learned to make your own clothes. “You • A bookcase can be turned into a doll- At the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation south of Clew- “recycling” are terms that are often used hung on walls, many people got rid of their made do,” as Ms. Thomas said. house. iston, the Seminole Tribe of Florida will host its Earth Day Celebration on Monday, April 22, interchangeably, but they are not actually entertainment centers. Every thrift store in Hipcycle offers a multitude of suggestions • A tool bench for a child can be made from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the same. According to UpcycleThat.com, town was over run with them, and suddenly for upcycling: from an old nightstand. The Earth Day program provides a perfect opportunity for visitors to discover more about upcycling is defined as “The act of taking upcyclers had an idea. They turned them into • Use a wine rack as a towel holder. The possibilities are limited only by your the importance of the Everglades to the Seminole people and to learn about taking care of something no longer in use and giving it a kitchens for little girls, and they were beauti- • Aluminum cans spray painted make nice imagination. A lack of imagination doesn’t our planet. Friends and family can come together to explore Seminole traditions and enjoy a second life and new function. In doing so, ful. The spot where the television used to be pencil holders. have to hold you back because in this day full-day of immersive and hands-on activities. the finished product often becomes more became the sink with a window behind it, • Glass jars covered with fabric can be and age, you can jump on the internet and Visitors can start the morning with yoga in the peaceful setting of the museum’s board- practical, valuable and beautiful than what and the cabinet where all your DVDs used to Please call Danielle today used as vases. borrow someone else’s imagination if you walk and explore the Everglades with a boardwalk scavenger hunt. Learn about Seminole it previously was.” On the other hand, a be became the refrigerator. • Old vinyl records are turned into clocks; need to. hunting traditions by meeting Daniel Tommie in the hunting camp; try your hand at archery recycled product is completely broken down When people stopped using coffee tables, with Jake Osceola; or watch a canoe carving demonstration firsthand with Pedro Zepeda. for your free estimate! and made into something new, often a upcyclers were there again to save the day. “I Guests can also be inspired to make Earth-friendly changes at home by learning about com- lesser-quality product. However, both of these know what this can be,” someone said. “It’s a posting and do-it-yourself home and beauty products. Raffles with Earth-friendly products alternatives are preferable to having an item Lego table. All it needs is a hole cut into it and 4-H Club plans annual and other craft activities will round out the day. end up in the local landfill. a bag sewn on to catch the Legos.” 863-634-9104 Earth Day Celebration activities are included in the cost of admission. Visit the museum’s Habitat for Humanity ReStores are great Upcycling isn’t new, says Hipcycle.com. website, ahtahthiki.com/programs/, for the most up-to-date information or call Education sources for those who enjoy searching for Grandma did it in the 1930s and ’40s. Back lake cleanup project Coordinator Alyssa Boge at 863-902-1113, ext. 12225. then they used everything over and over In Belle Glade, Ellen Smith, the “Green School” contact at Gove Elementary, said they’ll be Our Tree treasures they can change into a work of art. By Katrina Elsken good-natured competitions with prizes for Rachel O’Neil is a frequent shopper at the again. Charlotte Delagall spoke recently about doing their second-ever “Color Walk” this week and that teachers are encouraging students categories such as most total garbage collect- ReStores. “Sometimes it can be as simple as her mother making her dresses from flour Lake Okeechobee News at all grade levels to complete an Earth-friendly “Green” project in observance of the annual Services ed and best “treasure” found during the clean a coat of paint. It is amazing how just a dif- sacks when she was a girl, and Beedie Mae OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County celebration of the planet’s environment. Include: ferent color of paint will really bring the piece Thomas said the same thing. It used to be 4-H Sharpshooters Club will join forces with up. Ms. Smith is Gove’s STEAM coordinator (that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, out,” she said. very common to reuse the things you had the Lake Okeechobee Airboat Association “This is our club’s biggest community Arts and Math), and she also works with the Brain Gym kids. ¡ Tree removal Goodwill, Faith Farm, yard sales, thrift because back then they did not have the on Saturday, April 20, for their annual Lake service event for the year, and it’s the most In Pahokee, the Chamber of Commerce is participating on Saturday, April 27, with a city- fun, too!” said Carrie Muldoon, 4-H program stores and grandma’s attic are all sources for resources to just go out and buy new things Okeechobee cleanup project. wide cleanup event — The Great American Cleanup — for Earth Day. The event will begin ¡ Tree trimming The annual event is held in honor of Earth assistant. at 8 a.m., with registration at the Chamber of Commerce building, 115 E. Main St. (Mel Tillis Day. Airboaters and 4-Hers spend the day Those who plan to participate should con- Way). There, everyone participating will be supplied with T-shirts, gloves, trash bags and ¡ Annual tree cleaning trash out of Lake Okeechobee. tact Mrs. Muldoon at the Okeechobee County recycling bags. Contamination remains a The group will meet a the Okee-Tantie rec- Extension Office by Wednesday, April 17. The At about noon, said chamber Executive Director Regina Bohlen, they’ll have a brown-bag maintenance reation area at 8:30 a.m. to assign boats and phone number is 863-763-6469. lunch for participants — “under the shade tree at the old city hall location. We encourage ev- ¡ Tree planting captains, and go over the rules for the project. Participants are encouraged to bring ear- eryone to come out and help clean the earth of unwanted trash on our ‘Earth Day,’” she said. recycling issue in Florida They plan to be on the water by 9:30 a.m. muffs, life vests, camp chairs, bug spray, sun For more information on getting registered to participate, contact Sheryl at 561-924-7832 ¡ Stump grinding The cleanup project includes some screen and garbage gloves. or Regina at 561-924-5579. By Richard Marion and cardboard boxes are clean and dry ¡ Stump removal Lake Okeechobee News before going into your curbside recycling ¡ Land clearing Recycling in the State of Florida has made bin, as that can also contaminate a load of vast strides since the first Earth Day was otherwise recyclable items. ¡ Mulch announced back in 1970. But 49 years later, So with all these rules to remember, is it one of the biggest problems facing recycling all worth it? Why not just throw everything facilities continues to be contamination. into the trash and forget about it? Demo Clean-up The Florida Department of Environmental Well, not only is recycling good for the Protection (FDEP) estimates that the state environmentv — in the sense that we are of using old and waste products which are of For Success, Choose the Best! currently has about a 30% contamination ¡ Concrete removal rate among recyclables. no use and then converting them back to Contaminating occurs when recycling some new products, saving resources and ¡ Mobile homes bins are mistakingly filled with things that are sending less trash to the landfills — but Vicki S. Anderson can’t be recycled at curbside, such as plastic it’s also beneficial to the economy. ¡ Buildings In 2016, the Environmental Protection Licensed Real Estate Broker bags, greasy pizza boxes, thin plastic pack- ¡ Garages aging, and more. When a recycling facility Agency (EPA) released the Recycling Eco- Vice President, receives bins that have items mixed in that nomic Information Study, which showed Okeechobee Board of Realtors ¡ Houses are not actually recyclable, it ruins items that significant findings on the economic benefits EARTH otherwise could be recycled, and can result of the recycling industry. (863) 634-4106 | [email protected] ¡ Sheds ¡ Barns in sometimes shutting down processing The EPA found that recycling in the United States created 757,000 jobs and $36.6 plants for hours at a time. ¡ Landscaping ¡ Complete Tree Works FDEP refers to this as “wish-cycling”— billion in wages including $6.7 billion in tax DAY well-intentioned recycling that ends up revenues. Your Top Realty Company in Okeechobee ¡ Bobcat Services ¡ Land Clearing creating more problems than solutions. 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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News update because of another death over the TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Fish and weekend. “The remains of Florida panther Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) UCFP353, a 1.5 year-old uncollared female, has updated its “Panther Pulse” page with were collected on April 14 in Collier County. MARA depredation information through April 9. The suspected cause of death is a vehicle col- A The agency reported that there had been lision. The carcass was recovered on County eight documented deaths of panthers, all but Road 846, 2 miles west of County Line Road: 23(1727+( 602.()5(( two known to be victims of car collisions, UTM easting 469494, northing 2922442,” the 38%/,& so far in 2019. The cause of one death was release said. (19,5210(17 unknown, and the other was a male that “Biologists gain valuable information by died in Hendry County due to “interspecific examining panther remains. Report injured aggression.” or dead panthers to the FWC Wildlife Alert On Monday, April 15, the FWC issued an Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).” FWC enforcement blotter By the Florida Fish & Wildlife of the property boundary with the PUA. The Conservation Commission truck was found in the private property. One Special to the Lake Okeechobee News of the subjects had numerous credit cards rd in another people’s names and an endorsed 1855 SW 53 St. • Okeechobee, FL 34974 These actions were reported by the FWC cashier’s check. There were numerous other between March 8 and March 21. HENDRY COUNTY items in the vehicle believed to have obtained 863.763.3378 from a theft. Both men were booked into the • Officer Keen was patrolling a private Okeechobee County Jail for two counts of ranch south of LaBelle when he noticed a felony breaking and injuring a gate or fence buggy dropping subjects off for opening day with livestock inside. They were also cited for AMARA Temple and Okeechobee Shrine of spring turkey season. A little after noon, illegally camping and having a fire without a Club are now under Officer Keen heard a gunshot and begin fire ring in the Kissimmee River PUA. investigating the area of the shot. While • Officers Partelow and Davis received a investigating, Officer Keen came across a call from dispatch about a reported alligator subject turkey hunting. After a search of the bite. Officer Partelow contacted the victim to surrounding area, no turkey was found, only a investigate the incident. The subject tried to game feeder with feed present on the ground. SPAGHETTI DINNER The game feeder was approximately 54 yards remove a 5-foot alligator from the middle of from where the subject was hunting. The sub- State Road 70 and place it over a nearby cattle ject was issued a notice to appear (citation) fence. In doing so, the alligator bit the victim on Tuesday evenings for attempting to take a turkey within 100 in the left thumb, causing a small laceration. during the summer yards of a feeder. The victim of the bite was instructed not to try OKEECHOBEE COUNTY to remove alligators in the future. Live PALM BEACH COUNTY • Officers Padgett, Dial and Zenoniani Entertainment/Karaoke responded to a report from the Okeechobee • Officer Loach was on patrol at Slim’s County Sheriff’s Office of two subjects being Fish Camp, Belle Glade, when he saw two lost near Kissimmee Prairie State Park. A sher- subjects at the fish cleaning station. He iff’s deputy who initially responded detained noticed that the subjects appeared to be two subjects camped on the Kissimmee cleaning animals, not fish. Officer Loach Friday Night from 6 pm to 7:30 pm River Public Use Area (PUA). The subjects contacted the subjects to conduct a resource stated they got lost on the way to Lake Placid inspection and saw a large number of rabbits Fresh Fried Catfi sh Fingers and cut the chain on two gates. They said the subjects were cleaning. their truck ran out of gas and they had been Officer Loach counted 51 rabbits on the walking in the middle of the night when they fish cleaning station. The possession limit of served with baked beans, cole called for help. rabbit is 24. Officer Loach then searched the Lieutenant Strenth and Officers Allen and subjects’ truck and discovered an additional slaw, hushpuppies and tea Crosby arrived. After questioning the two sub- 111 rabbits hidden in coolers. Both subjects jects and following the vehicle tracks, it was admitted hunting without a license and being $ 00 found that the two men had cut the chain to in possession of 162 rabbits. The subjects 6 a gate to get into the Kissimmee River public received a misdemeanor citation for being use area (PUA), then cut the chain on another over the allowed possession limit of rabbit, gate to get into the adjacent private property. and infraction citations for hunting without a They entered the property, then cut the fence license.

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By Richard Marion of the fourth inning. That’s how things Now the Raiders are preparing to play Lake Okeechobee News remained until the sixth inning, when the last few games of their regular season, The Glades Central Raiders varsity base- the Raiders added two more runs to take with two games against Pahokee, one ball team has swept their rival, Glades Day the 5-3 lead. And although the Gators against Moore Haven and another against Gators, for the first time in school history. were able to add a run of their own in powerhouse LaBelle. the bottom of the sixth, that’s as close as The Raiders held on to get the 5-4 win “We want to be able to compete with a over the Gators on April 10, completing they could get. “I knew the game was going to come team like LaBelle,” said Leon. the sweep following their 9-6 win back on “We want to look at every team we’re March 5. down to who played better in the last two innings,” said Leon. “And we were able playing from here on out as a great team. Glades Central head coach Rene Leon Special to the Okeechobee News/GCHS says even though his team had already to win the game because we came away Because we don’t want to get complacent with no errors in those last two innings.” going into districts. We’re going to go out Glades Central head coach Rene Leon beaten the Gators earlier in the season, he holds a meeting at the mound during didn’t take this game for granted. GCHS sophomore Franky Reyes gets there, have fun and play Raider baseball the win on the mound for the Raiders, the sixth inning of the Raiders’ game “I knew it was going to be a tough the way it’s supposed to be played.” against the Glades Central Gators on game,” said Leon. “Every time I go into pitching six and a half innings and allow- Glades Central will host the Pahokee ing four hits, four runs and throwing four April 10. From left to right: Eric Leon, a rivalry game I know the other team is Blue Devils at 6:30 p.m. on April 18. Franky Reyes and Rene Leon. going to come out competing so we’re go- strikeouts. Freshman Miguel Perez closed ing to have to go out and perform. I knew things out for Glades Central, allowing no they were going to be better because we hits and no runs. were seeing them later in the season, and “I felt comfortable at the end with my they were. But we came out on top.” freshman pitcher coming in,” said Leon During that first match-up GCHS senior of the left-handed Perez. “I trusted my David Gonzalez and sophomore Franky defense with his pitching.” Reyes led the Raiders in hits with two Senior Eric Leon, coach Rene Leon’s each, while Reyes and junior Venanza Ver- younger brother, also had a good game at een each were able to bring in two RBIs. catcher for the Raiders, throwing out two Gonzalez also led the team in RBIs Glades Day runners to preserve the Glades during the second game, bringing in Central lead. one run, while Gonzalez was tied in hits Eric had actually transferred to Glades 4870 US Hwy 441 SE, Okeechobee with junior Cristian Rodriguez with each Central from Glades Day when his older OPEN: Mon-Sat, 10am having two. brother Rene took up coaching duties OPEN: Sundays 1pm The momentum swung back and for the Raiders varsity team. Coach Leon forth for much of the game, with both said his younger brother had a little extra teams trading scores early until things motivation to get the season sweep over were all knotted up at 3-3 in the bottom his old school. All Day Happy Hour Every Sunday

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Proposers shall have all services available in-house or may propose have expertise in construction management services, construction, and YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition to Appoint Guardian Advocate has been multiple firms, which have joined together to provide the various required construction engineering and inspection services. Proposers shall have 440-477-0972 filed in the above case. You are required to serve a copy of your written dee- disciplinary services in order to offer a complete submission. Individuals and all services available in-house or may propose multiple firms, which have fenses, if any, to it on Mary Beth Pringle, c/o Kirushanthy Balachanthiran, Esq., firms properly registered in the State of Florida are encouraged to submit their joined together to provide the various required disciplinary services in Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. whose address is 3210 Cleveland Ave., Ste # qualifications for consideration. All submittals (see Part IV, Submission Requiree- order to offer a complete submission. Individuals and firms properly reg- 101, Ft. Myers, FL 33901 on or before May 10, 2019, and file the original of ments) received in response to this RFQ will be reviewed by a County Evaluation Committee. In order to be considered, submittals must be received by the istered in the State of Florida are encouraged to submit their qualifications the written defenses with the clerk of this Court at Hendry County Courthouse, for consideration. All submittals (see Part IV, Submission Requirements) 25 E. Hickpochee, LaBelle, FL 33935 before service on Petitioner or immediately Board of County Commissioners at the C. E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Office) in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, received in response to this RFQ will be reviewed by a County Evaluation thereafter, giving notice within 20 days after service of this notice, as required Committee. In order to be considered, submittals must be received by by Rule 5.040(a), exclusive of the day of service. Failure to serve written defenss- Florida by 2:00 p.m., May 1, 2019 at which time all responses to this request will es as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded in the be recorded in the presence of one (1) or more witnesses. the Board of County Commissioners at the C. E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Land - Sale pleading or motion, without further notice. Office) in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee The action is asking the court to decide on the Petition for Guardian Advocacy A copy of the Instructions and RFQ Documents can be obtained from the Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by 2:00 p.m., May 8, 2019, at which time all Autos Wanted of ALYSSA NOELLE PRINGLE. Hendry County Administration, by email at [email protected]@yt, online responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one (1) or ALMOST 8 ACRES in Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are at www.hendryfla.net, or by calling (863) 675-5220. Instructions and RFQ docc- more witnesses. LAKE PLACID available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review uments will be emailed upon request. AAA Auto Analysis- All these documents upon request. A copy of the Instructions and RFQ Documents can be obtained from Leisure Lakes area. makes, all price ranges. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay the Hendry County Engineering Office, by email at [email protected]@yt, current address. Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFQ, or to contract Near Lake June. We buy cars, trucks, for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all submittals ree- online at www.hendryfla.net, or by calling (863) 675-5222. Instructions e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. and RFQ documents will be emailed upon request. $ 58,800. and motorcycles. Dated: 3-29-19 ceived as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this RFQ, Jean Deuth - Lake & Land Established 1981. CLERK OF THE ClRCUIT COURT if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. The County may re-procure at By: J. Bevis the discretion of the Board. The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, Realty of Highlands, Inc. 772-260-9707 Deputy Clerk to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFQ, or (863) 414 - 5326 328356 LO 4/10,17/2019 Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. to contract for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all submittals received as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part (863) 414 - JEAN Tractor Trailers Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un or in its entirety this RFQ, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Patricia Ayala (863) 675-5220. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL The County may re-procure at the discretion of the Board. MOORE HAVEN CN 4/3,10,17,24 CB 4/4,11,18,25/2019 FOR SALE- 1990 CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Frontage -PROBATE DIVISION- KENWORTH T-600 WITH Case No.: 19000023GA - on Rt. US #27, 500 HORSEPOWER IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para particc- DEVELOPMENT IN RE: THE GUARDIAN ADVOCACY OF: IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA ipar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Veronica Gon- GMC AND 9 SPEED zalez al (863) 675-5324. SITE 2 ACRES KAITLYN NICOLE PRINGLE, CASE NO.: 2018CA000299 TRANSMISSION. Ward. 330658 LO 4/17,24;5/1 CB 4/18/,25;5/2/2019 ENTIRE FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, FULL SIZE SLEEPER, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR GUARDIAN ADVOCACY CITY BLOCK AUXILLARY AIR CON- Plaintiff, Zoned commercial. vs. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DITIONER, AIR RIDE TO: Joshua Nunley at 611 W Matthews Street, Lot #27, Chillicothe, IL 61523 JASON BIRCHFIELD, CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Adjacent to court Defendants. GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION SUSPENSION, TOILET, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition to Appoint Guardian Advocate has been house, high CASE NO. 472018CA000314CAAXMX LOTS OF CHROME AND filed in the above case. You are required to serve a copy of your written dee- CLERK’S NOTICE OF SALE school, etc. fenses, if any, to it on Mary Beth Pringle, c/o Kirushanthy Balachanthiran, Esq., NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure WELL KEPT INSIDE Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. whose address is 3210 S. Cleveland Ave., Ste PALM VILLAGE RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA APARTMENT SITE entered on March 19, 2019 in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, AND OUT $15,000 # 101, Ft. Myers, FL 33901 on or before May 10, 2019, and file the original of and best bidder for cash on May 8, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. EST at 312 Northwest the written defenses with the clerk of this Court at Hendry County Courthouse, PLAINTIFF, (8 units) Near river. 3rd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial V. PLEASE TEXT 25 E. Hickpochee, LaBelle, FL 33935 before service on Petitioner or immediately Center, in the Jury Assembly Room, the following described property: Walk to school. thereafter, giving notice within 20 days after service of this notice, as required SHELTON A. TAYLOR, ET AL., 863-233-9276 OR LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 25, NORTHWEST ADDITION, ACCORD- DEFENDANTS. Townhouses or by Rule 5.040(a), exclusive of the day of service. Failure to serve written defenss- ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE CALL 863-447-6165 es as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded in the Rental Apartments. 25, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 pleading or motion, without further notice. Property address: 1009 NW 3RD ST, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972 Call owner The action is asking the court to decide on the Petition for Guardian Advocacy NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, dated March 20, 2019, and entered in Case No. 472018CA000314CAAXMX for details of KAITLYN NICOLE PRINGLE. IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are of the CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein PALM VILLAGE RANCH HOMEOWNERS 863-673-5071 available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review Dated: March 19, 2019. these documents upon request. ASSOCIATION, INC. is Plaintiff, and SHELTON A. TAYLOR; DIANE M. TAYLOR; You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your UNKNOWN TENANT #1 IN POSSESSION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY and UN- SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK KNOWN TENANT #2 IN POSSESSION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY are Defen- current address. Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or OKEECHOBEE COUNTY e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. dants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash: BY: Sandra L. Creech At the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, second floor, Jury Ass- Dated: 3-29-19 Deputy Clerk Public Notice CLERK OF THE ClRCUIT COURT sembly Room, 312 N. W. Third Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, the By: J. Bevis Clerk’s street address for auctions, at 11:00 AM, on the 8th day of AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT May, 2019 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judg- NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Deputy Clerk If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE; CLEWIS- 328354 LO 4/10,17/2019 ment, to wit: in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost Lot 79 of PALM VILLAGE RANCH, according to the Plat there- Lots - Sale TON TOWING & AUTO SALVAGE gives to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent of recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 34 and 35, Public Records of Administration, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucc- Okeechobee County, Florida. to sell these vehicles on 04/29/2019 ie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4383 at least 7 days before your scheduled BUILDABLE LOTS 10:00 a.m. at 600 E. SUGARLAND U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY A/K/A: 4400 SW 9th Way, Lot 79, Okeechobee, FL 34974 court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if A PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF 1.25+ ACRE HWY Clewiston, FL 33440-3213, pur- Region 4 the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you suant to subsection 713.78 of the Flor- Atlanta Federal Center ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, ida Statutes. CLEWISTON TOWING & 61 Forsyth Street 326071 ON 4/10,17/2019 AG/RES. AUTO SALVAGE reserves the right to Atlanta, Georgia 30303 DATED this 21st day of March, 2019. accept or reject any and / all bids. SHARON ROBERTSON, GREAT INVESTMENT! as Clerk of said Court Notice is hereby given that the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida has app- BY: Sandra L. Creech OWNER FINANCING 2001 ELDO BUS plied to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 (EPA) to amend IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL 5B4KP57FX13331010 CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. As Deputy Clerk its Tribal Water Quality Standards Program authorization under Section 518 of BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A. $125 MONTH 2006 PONT the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1377, granted on December 20, 1994 and CASE No. 17000060CAAXMX 1G2ZG558364198383 Attorneys for Plaintiff NO CREDIT CHECK previously amended on March 15, 2001. Approval of this amendment to the K. Joy Mattingly, Esq. Florida Bar#17391 2014 JEEP application would allow the Miccosukee Tribe to provide water quality standards BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., 866-820-6523 1C4NJRFB5ED761817 1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1700 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 protection for the waters of five parcels of land held in trust for the Miccosukee PLAINTIFF Phone: (954) 985-4102/Fax: (954) 987-5940 VIKING ESTATES 2003 TOYT Tribe by the United States: vs. 4T1BE30KX3U773807 Primary: [email protected] THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGN- 326420 ON 4/10,17/2019 330761 CN 4/17/2019 Sherrod Ranch, a 2421-acre tract in Hendry County; ORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF GARY C. BILLIE A/K/A Cherry Cattle Ranch, a 2361-acres tract in Highlands County; GARY COOPER BILLIE, DECEASED, ET Al.. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: SEMA, a 302-acre tract in Miami-Dade County; DEFENDANT(S). TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY gives Lambick, a 214-acre tract in Miami-Dade County; and The Glades County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent Coral Way, a 50-acre tract in Miami-Dade County. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE requests that interested parties submit formal sealed to sell these vehicles on 05/03/2019, proposals for the above-referenced project. 10:00 am at 74 S INDUSTRIAL LOOP The EPA is currently reviewing the Miccosukee Tribe’s amended application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure LABELLE, FL 33935, pursuant to sub- Local governments, such as counties and cities, and members of the public, dated August 23, 2018, in the above action, I will sell to the highest bidder The BoCC reserves the right to withdraw and cancel this invitation at any time, Mobile Homes - section 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. wishing to comment on the Miccosukee Tribe’s assertion of authority to regulate for cash at Okeechobee County, Florida, on May 8, 2019, at 11:00 AM, in the without liability to any responders or prospective responders. The BoCC ree- TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY reserves surface water quality on these tribal lands should send written comments within Jury Assembly Room, Second Floor of the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, serves the right to retain all responses submitted and to use any ideas in a Rent the right to accept or reject any and/ thirty (30) days to: 312 NW 3rd St., Okeechobee, FL 34972 for the following described property: response regardless of whether that proposal is selected. or all bids. LOT 13, BLOCK 4, BASSWOOD INCORPORATED, ACCORDING TO Florida Department of Environmental Protection THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 22, OF The specifications and requirements informational package which governs LAKEPORT 1FTRE14W36HB04599 2600 Blair Stone Road M.S. 3500 THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA this request must be obtained from Susan Whidden, Glades County Manager *PARK MODEL 2BD/1BA, 2006 FORD Tallahassee, FL 32399 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than Administrative Assistant, 500 Ave. J, (P.O. Box 1527) Moore Haven, FL 33471 - 2T1KU4EE2AC413523 Attn: Mr. Daryll Joyner the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within sixty Phone 863-946-6125. E-MAIL: [email protected]@yg FURNISHED, INCLUDES 2010 TOYOTA (60) days after the sale. The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the LIGHTS, WATER 330456 CN 4/17/2019 Application with maps are available at https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-p// pg / p/ sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein. Due date/time: May 1, 2019, 5:00 PM EDST. All responses (7 copies) epa-region-4-southeast#r4-public-noticespg p . Signed this 1st Day of February, 2019. shall be placed in an sealed envelope with the title clearly indicated on the outt- & TRASH. 50+ RV SHARON ROBERTSON PUBLIC NOTICE side: FULL SERICE AUCTIONEERS RFP # 2019-03, with delivery to the PARK $650.00/MO., 329887 ON 04/17/2019 Clerk of the Circuit Court County Manager and which must be received at the Glades County Clerk’s office The Glades County Sheriff’s Office BY: Sandra L. Creech at 500 Ave. J, Moore Haven, FL 33471 no later than the response deadline of +$300DEPOSIT. has found and impounded a cow Deputy Clerk of the Court 5:00 PM EDST on May 1, 2019. RFP’s received after such time will not be *2BD/2BA MH, INCLUDES from the Muse area near Loblolly If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation accepted and will be returned unopened. Responses delayed for any reason Bay Road. Please contact Detecc- South Florida Water Management District in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost shall not be considered. Faxed and electronically mailed responses will not be TRASH, $550.00/MO. tive Sergeant Daryl Sherley at 863- 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court accepted. All costs and expenses related to the preparation and submission of +$300DEPOSIT. 946-1600 ext 2111 if you have any [email protected] Administration at 772- 807-4370, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite a response are the sole responsibility of the responder. CALL 502-803-1876 information or to retrieve the cow. NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 at least 7 days before your scheduled 330505 ON 4/14, 17, 19, 21, court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if All prospective respondents are cautioned not to contact any member of the OR 502-682-2403 24, 26/2019 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, that the appli- the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you BoCC. All questions should be directed to Martin Murphy, County Manager, 500 cation(s) for permit described below has been received for project(s) in Hendry are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Ave. J, (P. O. B o x 1 0 ) Moore Haven, FL 33471 - Phone 863-946-6125. E-MAIL: County. The application(s) and future additional application documents can be 315948 ON 4/10,17/2019 [email protected]@yg Mobile Homes - obtained by any of the following methods: 1) Accessing the District’s website Fictitious Name (www.sfwmd.gov) and clicking on Application/Permit Search on the ePermitting It is anticipated that the qualified responses to this RFP will be considered and Sale page; 2) Submitting a written request to the South Florida Water Management a decision on the selection of a qualified responder will be made by the BoCC. District, Attn: Regulation Division, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL The County reserves the right to reject any or all responses in its sole discretion. Notice Under Fictitious Name 33406; or 3) Submitting an electronic request at [email protected]. The County also reserves the right to waive irregularities and technicalities, to FOR SALE- 3BR/2BA Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Search obituaries readvertise for additional responses, and to select the responder, who, in the MOBILE HOME ON 1 Florida Statutes Carlos Velasco (Velasco Property) 666 SE 2nd Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430, has BoCCs’ sole opinion, is in the best interests of Glades County. submitted Application 190211-13 for a new Water Use Permit 26-01290-W for ACRE IN OTTER CREEK, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the an agricultural use, and a diversion and impoundment as a secondary user on nationally at Glades County does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, NICE OAK TREES, QUI- undersigned, desiring to engage in 34 acres. The water will be withdrawn from Myrtle Slough Canal and the project religion, national origin, disability, or marital status. Glades County is an Equal business under the fictitious name of is located in Sections 10,11, Township 43 South, Range 31 East. Opportunity Employer, actively seeking Minority Contractor Participation and ET NEIGHBORHOOD. Harvest Academy Christian http://www.legacy.com promotes Fair Housing. Early Learning Center 330014 CLEW 04/17/19 331295 GCD 4/17/2019 $66,500.00 O.B.O located at CALL 863-763-3172 370 Holiday Isles Drive 22 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun April 17, 2019

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT DISTRICT INTENDED DECISION(S) CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA There will be a Regular CIVIL DIVISION Meeting of the Board of CASE NO. 18-000112-CA-MXAX Florida Department of Environmental Protection Commissioners Meeting The District intends to grant permit(s) for the consumptive use perr- Northeast District Office for the Pahokee Housing mit application(s) described below at the District’s Governing Board WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, Draft/Proposed Permit No. 0930118-004-AV Authority. meeting on May 14, 2019: NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR HILLDALE TRUST Date: Thursday, April 18, Plaintiff, Charles Composites Limited, Inc., Charles Composites, Okeechobee 2019, Time: 5:00 pm David Durando, PO Box 849, Wauchula, FL 33873-0849 Consump- vs. Okeechobee County, Florida Location: Vera M. Hop- tive Use Permit application #7167-6. The District proposes to autho- ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR son Chambers, located rize the use of 0.59 million gallons per day (mgd) of groundwater AGAINST ALZORA CHILOUS, DECEASED, WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE Applicant: The applicant for this project is Charles Composites Limited, Inc. The applicant’s responsible official and Pahokee Housing Author- from the Upper and Lower Floridan aquifer to irrigate 240 acres of DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN IN- mailing address are: Mr. Henry Gunsauls, Corporate Safety Manager, Charles Industries, Charles Composites, Okeechobee, LW\¶V &HQWUDO 2I¿FH  pasture and to water livestock, 0.66 mgd to irrigate 400 acres of TEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, 1411 McRoberts Road, Canton, MO 63435. Friend Terrace, Pahokee, melons, and 55 gallons per day for domestic use. The withdrawals et al, Facility Location: The applicant operates the existing Charles Composites, Okeechobee, which is located in Okeechobee )/ used by this proposed project will consist of groundwater from FAS Defendants County at 1252 NE 12th Street in Okeechobee, Florida. The Public is welcome to - Upper Floridan Aquifer via 8 active wells; groundwater from FAS Project: The applicant applied on March 26, 2019 to the Department for an initial Title V air operation Permit No. 0930118- attend. - Upper & Lower Floridan Aquifer via 4 active wells in Okeechobee NOTICE OF SALE 004-AV. The existing facility consists of a FRP Utility Enclosure Manufacturing Process that manufactures utility enclosures County, located in Section: 6, Township: 33 South, Range: 35 East; PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 using a fiberglass reinforced plastic process with a vacuum bagged system to reduce air emissions. The total hazardous air Sections: 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2, 23, 24, 26 and 35, Township: 33 South, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment of Foree- pollutants HAPs are limited to 21 tons in any consecutive 12-month period and all VOCs (excluding Styrene) are limited to Range: 34 East, known as 441 Ranch. closure dated APRIL 9, 2019, and entered in Case No. 18-000112-CA-MXAX of 20 tons in any consecutive 12-month period. If you wish to receive a copy of a Technical Staff Report (TSR) that provides the the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for Glades County, Permitting Authority: Applications for Title V air operation permits are subject to review in accordance with the provi- St. Johns River Water Management District (District) staffs’ analysis of the perr- Florida, wherein Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, sions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F. S .) and Chapters 62-4, 62-210, 62-213, of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). mit application, please submit your request to: Director, Office of Business and not individually but as trustee for Hilldale Trust is the Plaintiff and ANY AND ALL The proposed project is not exempt from air permitting requirements and a Title V air operation permit is required to operate Administrative Services, P.O. Box 1429, Palatka, FL 32178-1429. Once a TSR UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST ALZOO- the facility. The Northeast District Office is the Permitting Authority responsible for making a permit determination for this 21 becomes available, you may also review it by going to the Permitting section of RA CHILOUS, DECEASED, WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, project. The Permitting Authority’s physical address is: 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida the District’s website at www.sjrwmd.com/permitting/index.html. To obtain in- WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSS- 32256. The Permitting Authority’s mailing address is: 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256. formation on how to find and view a TSR, visit https://permitting.sjrwmd.com/ ES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS , ANY AND ALL The Permitting Authority’s telephone number is (904) 256-1700. epermitting/html/EP_FAQs.html, and then follow the directions provided under UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST ANGE- Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspection during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to “How to find a Technical Staff Report (TSR) or other application file documents.” LA T. COLEMAN, DECEASED, WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except legal holidays), at the address indicated above for the Permitting Authority. The Fictitious Name A person whose substantial interests are or may be affected has the right to WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSS- complete project file includes the draft permit, the Statement of Basis, the application, and the information submitted by request an administrative hearing by filing a written petition with the District. ES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS , UNKNOWN the applicant, exclusive of confidential records under Section 403.111, F.S. Interested persons may view the draft/proposed Pursuant to Chapter 28-106 and Rule 40C-1.1007, Florida Administrative Code in the County of Hendry, in the City SPOUSE OF ANGELA T. COLEMAN, ALMETA FRANKESIA BROWN, ANNESSA permit by visiting the following website: https://fldep.dep.state.fl.us/air/emission/apds/default.aspp//p p / / /p/ p and entering the permit (F.A.C.), the petition must be filed (received) either by delivery at the office of TAMIKA CHILOUS, RICKEY LAMAR CURRY, and CECIL JAMES COLEMAN the number shown above. Interested persons may contact the Permitting Authority’s project review engineer for additional of Clewiston, Florida 33440 intends to the District Clerk at District Headquarters, P. O. Box 1429, Palatka Florida 32178- register the said name with the Division Defendants. Sandra Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Glades County, information at the address or phone number listed above. 1429 (4049 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177) or by e-mail with the District Clerk at Florida will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at are held on the front Notice of Intent to Issue Permit: The Permitting Authority gives notice of its intent to issue an initial Title V air opera- of Corporations of the Florida Depart- [email protected], within twenty-one (21) days of newspaper publication of ment of State, Tallahassee, Florida. steps of the Glades County Courthouse, 500 Avenue J, Moore Haven, Florida tion permit to the applicant for the project described above. The applicant has provided reasonable assurance that contin- the notice of intended District decision (for those persons to whom the District 33471 FLORIDA RURAL LEGAL SERVICES, 3210 CLEVELAND AVENUE, FORT. ued operation of the existing equipment will not adversely impact air quality and that the project will comply with all approo- Dated at Clewiston, Florida, this 9th does not mail or email actual notice). A petition for an administrative hearing day of April, 2019. MYERS, FL (239) 334-4554 at 11:00 AM on 16th day of May, 2019, the fol- priate provisions of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62-210, 62-212, 62-213, 62-296 and 62-297, F.A.C. The Permitting Authority will is deemed filed upon receipt of the complete petition by the District Clerk at lowing described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to wit: issue a subsequent final permit in accordance with the conditions of the draft/proposed permit unless a response received the District Headquarters in Palatka, Florida during the District’s regular busi- LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 48, OF MOORE HAVEN, ACCORD- in accordance with the following procedures results in a different decision or a significant change of terms or conditions. New Harvest ness hours. The District’s regular business hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., excluding Educational Centers, Inc. ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Comments: The Permitting Authority will accept written comments concerning the draft/proposed Title V air operation weekends and District holidays. Petitions received by the District Clerk after the permit for a period of 30 days from the date of publication of the Public Notice. Because this permitting project is a revision 330022 CN 4/17/2019 District’s regular business hours shall be deemed filed as of 8 a.m. on the next 3, PAGE 35, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GLADES COUN- TY, FLORIDA. to the existing Title V air operation permit, the revisions detailed in the Statement of Basis are the only portions of the regular District business day. A petition must comply with Sections 120.54(5) permit that are open for public comment or challenge. Comments received related to the remainder of the permit will not (b)4. and 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes (F. S .), and Chapter 28-106, F.A.C. The IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER NOTICE THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK OF COURT NO LATER be addressed during this permitting action. Written comments must be received by the close of business (5:00 p.m.), on District’s acceptance of petitions filed by e-mail is subject to certain conditions set or before the end of this 30-day period by the Permitting Authority at the above address. As part of his or her comments, UNDER FICTITIOUS forth in the District’s Statement of Agency Organization and Operation (issued THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NAME LAW NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER 60 DAYS, ONLY THE any person may also request that the Permitting Authority hold a public meeting on this permitting action. If the Permitting pursuant to Rule 28-101.001, F.A.C.), which is available for viewing at www. Authority determines there is sufficient interest for a public meeting, it will publish notice of the time, date, and location in the Notice is hereby given that sjrwmd.comj . The District will not accept a petition sent by facsimile (fax). Mee- OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM the undersigned pursuant to THE SURPLUS. Florida Administrative Register (FAR). If a public meeting is requested within the 30-day comment period and conducted by diation may be available if you meet the conditions stated in the full Notice of the Permitting Authority, any oral and written comments received during the public meeting will also be considered by the the “Fictitious Name Statue” Rights (see last paragraph). If the sale is set aside, the Purchaser may be entitled to only a return of will register with Florida De- the sale deposit less any applicable fees and costs and shall have no further Permitting Authority. If timely received written comments or comments received at a public meeting result in a significant The right to an administrative hearing and the relevant procedures to be change to the draft permit, the Permitting Authority shall issue a revised draft/proposed permit and require, if applicable, partment of State, Division followed are governed by Chapter 120, F.S., Chapter 28-106, F.A.C., and Rule recourse against the Mortgagor, Mortagees’ Attorney. RI &RUSRUDWLRQV WKH ¿FWLWLRXV DATED at Glades County, Florida, this 10th day of April, 2019. another Public Notice. All comments filed will be made available for public inspection. For additional information, contact the 40C-1.1007, F.A.C. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to Permitting Authority at the above address or phone number. name, to wit; formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means the District’s final SANDRA H. BROWN, Clerk Glades County, Florida Petitions: A person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed permitting decision may petition for an action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice. Failure administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Petitions filed by any persons other than Carina King’s to file a petition for an administrative hearing within the requisite Tami Simmons Lawn Care Deputy Clerk those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of publication of the Public Notice time frame shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative or receipt of a written notice, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who asked the hearing. (Rule 28- 106.111, F.A.C.). “In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, Under which we expect to Permitting Authority for notice of agency action may file a petition within 14 days of receipt of that notice, regardless of the If you wish to do so, please visit www.sjrwmd.com/nor_intdec/ to read the persons in need of a special accommodation to participate in date of publication. A petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above, at the time of engage in business at: complete Notice of Rights to determine any legal rights you may have concern- this proceeding shall, within seven (7) days prior to any pro- 114 NE 11th Street filing. A petition for administrative hearing must contain the information set forth below and must be filed (received) with the ing the District’s intended decision(s) on the Individual Consumptive Use Permit ceeding, contact the Administrative Office of the Court, Glades Agency Clerk in the Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Okeechobee, Fl. 34972 Applications(s)Environmental Resource Permit Application(s) described above. In the City of Okeechobee/ County, 500 Avenue J, Suite 102, Moore Haven, FL 33471, [email protected]_@p s, before the deadline. The failure of any person to file a petition within the appropriate time You can also request the Notice of Rights by contacting the Director, Office of Telephone (863) 946-6010, via Florida Relay Service”. period shall constitute a waiver of that person’s right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections County of Okeechobee, Flor- Business and Administrative Services, P. O. Box 1429, Palatka, FL 32178, tele. ida. Apre ako ki fet avek Americans With Disabilites Act, tout 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention no. (386)329-4268. moun kin ginyin yun bezwen spesiyal pou akomodasiyon pou (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the approval of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in That the parties interested in 330759 ON 4/17/2019 said business enterprise are: yo patisipe nan pwogram sa-a dwe, nan yun tan rezonab an compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. Carina King ninpot aranjman kapab fet, yo dwe kontakte Administrative A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permitting Authority’s action is based must contain the following Dated at Okeechobee, Office Of The Court i nan nimero, Glades County, 500 Avenue information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known; Okeechobee County, Florida INVITATION TO BID J, Suite 102, Moore Haven, FL 33471, Telephone (863) 946-60 (b) The name, address, any email address, telephone number and any facsimile number of the petitioner; the name, this 12th day April 2019 HENDRY COUNTY HOUSING REHABILATION PROGRAM, address, any email address, telephone number, and any facsimile number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which IO i pasan pa Florida Relay Service. shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s By: Carina King Rehabilitation of Six (6) Homes En accordance avec la Loi des “Americans With Disabilities”. BID No. 2019-15 substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how each petitioner received Les personnes en besoin d’une accomodation speciale pour notice of the agency action or proposed decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, 326495 ON 04/17/2019 participer a ces procedures doivent, dans un temps raisonable, Hendry County invites interested contractors to submit bids to furnish all labor the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner and materials to rehabilitate six (6) single family homes for its State Housing avante d’entreprendre aucune autre demarche, contacter contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action including an explanation of how the One man’s trash is Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Housing Rehabilitation Program. Home locations !’office administrative de la Court situe au, Glades County, 500 below: Avenue J, Suite 102, Moore Haven, FL 33471, Telephone (863) alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely another man’s treas- 946-6010 Via Florida Relay Service. the action the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action. A petition that does not ure. Turn your trash • 2021 Clipper Ter. Labelle, FL (Little) De acuerdo con el Acto 6 Decreto de los Americanos con lm- dispute the material facts upon which the Permitting Authority’s action is based shall state that no such facts are in dispute • 294 Basilan Cres. Clewiston, FL (Lopez) pedimentos, Inhabilitados, personas en necesidad del servicio and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, F.A.C. to treasure with an • 808 Georgia Ave. Clewiston, FL (Sneed) especial para participar en este procedimiento debran, dentro Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that • 1029 Arkansas Ave. Clewiston, FL (Hill) the Permitting Authority’s final action may be different from the position taken by it in this written notice of Intent to Issue Air ad in the classifieds. de un tiempo razonable, antes de cualquier procedimiento, Permit. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting Authority on the app- • 1100 Carolina Ave. Clewiston, FL (Williams) ponerse en contacto con la oficina Administrativa de la Corte, • 1217 Mississippi Ave. Clewiston, FL (Morris) plication have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. Glades County, 500 Avenue J, Suite 102, Moore Haven, FL Extension of Time: Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Dee- 33471, Telephone (863) 946-6010 Via Florida Relay Service. How do you find a job Sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry partment’s action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department 330314 GCD 4/17,24/2019 may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of time must be filed with in today’s competi- County, Florida, for “Hendry County “Housing Rehabilitation Program, Rehabili- tation of Six (6) Homes, BID No. 2019-15. In order to be considered, bids must the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida tive market? In the be received by the Board of County Commissioners, c/o the Clerk of the Circuit 32399-3000, or via electronic correspondence at [email protected],gy_@p, before the deadline for filing a petition for Court, Attn: Barbara Butler, at the C.E. Hall Building, Room A-226, Hendry Coun- an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition employment section IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL until the request is acted upon. ty Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by May 9, CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA of the classifieds 2019 at 2:00 p.m., at which time all responses to this request will be recorded Mediation: Mediation is not available in this proceeding. in the presence of one or more witnesses in accordance with all applicable local, Case No. 2018 CA-000191 EPA Review: EPA has agreed to treat the draft/proposed Title V air operation permit as a proposed Title V air operation state, and federal requirements. permit and to perform its 45-day review provided by the law and regulations concurrently with the public comment period, provided that the applicant also transmits an electronic copy of the required proof of publication directly to EPA at the follow- FARM CREDIT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, ACA, ing email addresses: [email protected]@p gv. Although EPA’s 45-day review period will be performed concurrently with the A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained online at www. Plaintiff, hendryfla.net under the Public Information tab, or from the Hendry County public comment period, the deadline for submitting a citizen petition to object to the EPA Administrator will be determined as vs. if EPA’s 45-day review period is performed after the public comment period has ended. The final Title V air operation permit READING A Housing Department, located at 133 North Bridge St., LaBelle, Florida (for pick ALLEN L. EISELE, AND TENANT #1, AND TENANT #2, THE NAMES BEING up), or by calling (863) 675-5297. will be issued after the conclusion of the 45-day EPA review period so long as no adverse comments are received that result FICTITIOUS TO ACCOUNT FOR UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF in a different decision or significant change of terms or conditions. The status regarding EPA’s 45–day review of this project NEWSPAPER THE PROPERTY, and the deadline for submitting a citizen petition can be found at the following website address: http://www2.epa.gov/p// p g / A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on April 18, 2019 at 11:00am Defendants. at the Hendry County Housing Office Parking Lot located at 133 N Bridge St. caa-permitting/florida-proposed-title-v-permits.pg/ppp Objections: Finally, pursuant to 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 7661d(b)(2), any person may petition the Ad- HELPS YOU Labelle, FL 33935. This meeting will be followed by a Mandatory Walk- NOTICE OF SALE Through of each location. ministrator of the EPA within 60 days of the expiration of the Administrator’s 45-day review period as established at 42 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage U.S.C. Section 7661d(b)(1), to object to the issuance of any Title V air operation permit. Any petition shall be based only Foreclosure dated the 18th day of March 2019, and entered in the above-en- on objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity during the 30-day public comment period provided UNDERSTAND This solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to titled cause in the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, I will sell to the pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this Bid, or to contract in the Public Notice, unless the petitioner demonstrates to the Administrator of the EPA that it was impracticable to raise highest and best bidder for cash, at 11:00 a.m. on the 15th day of May such objections within the comment period or unless the grounds for such objection arose after the comment period. Filing for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all submittals 2019, at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, Jury Assembly received as a result of this solicitation for any or no reason, or to cancel in part of a petition with the Administrator of the EPA does not stay the effective date of any permit properly issued pursuant to THE WORLD Room, located at 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, the interest the provisions of Chapter 62-213, F.A.C. Petitions filed with the Administrator of EPA must meet the requirements of 42 or in its entirety this Bid, if it is in the best interests of the County to do so. The in real property situated in Okeechobee County and described as: County May re-procure at the discretion of the Board. U.S.C. Section 7661d(b)(2) and must be filed with the Administrator of the EPA at: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, AROUND YOU. LOT 5, LESS THE EAST 75 FEET, BLOCK 11, BET HER ACRES, Office of the Administrator, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code: 1101A, Washington, DC 20460. For more ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORD- information regarding EPA review and objections, visit EPA’s Region 4 web site at http://www2.epa.gov/caa-permitting/p// p g / p g/ Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of the proo- ED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 12, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ceedings should contact the Hendry County Housing Manager: Sabrina Gadson florida-proposed-title-v-permits.pp p OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 331291 ON 4/17/2019 at: (863) 675-5297. All requests shall be made at least forty-eight (48) hours in ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM advance. Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Hendry THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF County shall seek out and encourage its approved contractors to employ W/ THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 MBE and Section 3 businesses and individuals. DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Notice of Meetingg Dated: March 19, 2019. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar SHARON ROBERTSON un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto com Myra Johnson al (863) As Clerk of the Circuit Court Palm Beach County Housing Authority 675-5240. BY: Sandra L. Creech Board Meeting 327859 CN 4/3,10,17 CB 4/4,11,18/2019 As Deputy Clerk AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in READING A A Palm Beach County Housing Authority Board Meett- PUBLIC NOTICE OF AERIAL ADULT MOSQUITO TREATMENTS this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision ing is scheduled for Monday, April 22nd, 2019 at of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 250 NW NEWSPAPER Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807- 8:00 AM. The meeting will be held at: Hendry County will be conducting aerial adult mosquito control operations over 4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or MAKES YOU A the county as mosquito population levels warrant. These operations will con- immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the tinue throughout the remainder of the year. The treatments will be performed scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice MORE INFORMED The PBCHA Main Conference Room during evening hours, weather permitting. The insecticide to treat for adult impaired, call 711. AND INTERESTING 3432 W. 45th Street mosquitoes is approved for application by the Environmental Protection Agency West Palm Beach, FL 33407 and the State of Florida. This operation will be conducted by Clarke. Plaintiff’s Counsel PERSON. Matthew E. Bobulsky, Esq. (561) 684-2160 If you have questions concerning this operation, please call Clarke at 800-443- Esposito Law Group, P.A. 328866 BGS 4/17/2019 2034 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. PO Box 9266, Bradenton, FL 34206 N o wonder newspaper 330282 LO 4/17/2019 941-251-0000 326064 ON 4/17,24/2019 readers are more popular! April 17, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 23

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INVITATION TO BID South Florida Water Management District SAND AND GRIT REMOVAL AT THE PORT LABELLE UTILITY 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 SYSTEM WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, [email protected] HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION Bid No. 2019-14 OPENING DATE AND TIME: MAY 8, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, that the appli- cation(s) for permit described below have been received for project(s) in Glades Sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County. The application(s) and future additional application documents can be County, Florida, for “Sand and Grit Removal at the Port LaBelle Utility System obtained by any of the following methods: 1) Accessing the District’s website Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hendry County, Florida”. In order to be consid- (www.sfwmd.gov) and clicking on Application/Permit Search on the ePermitting ered, bids must be received by the Board of County Commissioners, c/o the page; 2) Submitting a written request to the South Florida Water Management Clerk of the Circuit Court, Attn: Barbara Butler, at the C.E. Hall Building, Room District, Attn: Regulation Division, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL A-226, Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, La- 33406; or 3) Submitting an electronic request at [email protected]. Belle, Florida by May 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.,, at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses. Langetree Properties LLC (Langetree Borrow Pit) PO Box 1589, Labelle, FL 33975, has submitted Application 190315-16 for renewal of Water Use Permit A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained online at www. 22-00344-W to dewater on undeveloped lands. The water will be withdrawn hendryfla.nety t under the Public Information tab, or from the Hendry County En- from the water table aquifer and the project is located in Section 32, Township gineering Department, located at 99 E Cowboy Way, LaBelle, Florida (for pick 42 South, Range 30 East. up), or by calling (863) 675-5222. Shaawe Shack Inc (Patrick Osceola) 1652 Cypress Avenue, Labelle, FL 33935, The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay has submitted Application 190322-10 for renewal of Water Use Permit 22- any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this ITB, or to contract for 00306-W to irrigate 9.7 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all submittals ree- from Sandstone aquifer and the project is located in Sections 4,9, Township 42 ceived as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this ITB, South, Range 28 East. if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. The County may re-procure at the discretion of the Board. 330016 GCD 04/17/19 Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED APRIL 2019 REGULAR MEETING Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para particc- OKEECHOBEE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD/ ipar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Veronica Gon- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS zalez al (863) 675-5324. 330249 CN 4/17,24;5/1 CB 4/18,25;5/2/2019 NOTICE: The Okeechobee County Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. The April 23, 2019 regular meeting is canceled and is rescheduled to April 30, 2019. The meeting location remains the Okeechobee County Health REQUEST FOR BID (RFB) NO. 6000000955 Department Auditorium, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida. In the CATTLE GRAZING, MARTIN COUNTY, FL event that all items scheduled before the Board at this meeting are not heard, the meeting shall be continued to Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the The Procurement Bureau of the South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Okeechobee County Health Department Auditorium, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, will receive Okeechobee, Florida. sealed bids up to the 2:30 p.m.. opening time on May 10, 2019, for a land lease for approximately 403.22 acres more or less, for the purpose of cattle Members of the public shall have the opportunity to be heard at public meett- grazing located in: ings. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals with respect to any matter considered at a meeting •Section 18 and 19, Township 40 South, Range 42 East, Martin County, Florida or hearing will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is •Section 13, Township 40 South, Range 41 East, Martin County, Florida made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. Community Development Department tapes are for the An OPTIONAL SITE VISIT will be held on April 24, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. sole purpose of backup for official records of the Department. Interested bidders will meet at the following location: For further information on the meeting schedule or a particular meeting, con- The property is accessed from I-95 or Florida Turnpike to Indiantown Road tact the Community Development Department at 863-763-5548. (SR706). Head west 2.5 miles on Indiantown Road to Gulf Stream Citrus. Head north 2 miles on Gulf Stream Citrus. After crossing Cypress Creek head east .25 Okeechobee County Community Development Department 1700 NW 9th miles to an access road through existing cattle grazing lease and head north 1 Avenue, Suite A; Okeechobee, Florida 34972 mile on the access road and through the tunnel under the Florida Turnpike and 331330 ON 4/17/2019 I-95 (see enclosed access map).

Transportation will be the responsibility of interested attendees. HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS All bids must conform to the instructions in the RFB. Interested respondents may obtain a copy of the complete RFB (1) at the above address; (2) by down- Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners loading the solicitation from our website att www.sfwmd.gov/procurementg/p t; (3) will hold Public Hearings on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 5:00 P.M., in the Com- by calling 561-682-2011 or (4) by calling the 24-hour BID HOTLINE 800- mission Chambers, Hendry County Courthouse, 25 East Hickpoochee Avenue, 472-5290.. The public is invited to attend the bid opening. Further informa- LaBelle, Florida, to review the terms of the interlocal agreements with the City of tion on the status of this solicitation can be obtained on our website LaBelle and the City of Clewiston for distribution of local option fuel tax revenues. - www.sfwmd.gov. The meeting is open to the public. If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need 329273 ON 04/10, 17, 24/2019; CB & IB 04/11, 18, 25/2019 to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any questions pertaining to this matter should be directed to Hendry County Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. Administration, by phone (863-675-5220), email ([email protected]), “Neighbors Working for Neighbors” U. S. mail (P. O. Box 2340, LaBelle, FL 33975) or by fax (863- 674-4194). If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation for your attendance at any meeting, please contact Hendry County Administra- January 1, 2019 tion at (863) 675-5220; Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail tracy. [email protected]. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Hendryyy County is an eq qppypual opportunityyp provider and emp pyloy er. Si necesita la asistencia de un intérpretepq que hable español pppp para participar Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the recipient of Federal financial assistance en esta reunión, por favor póngase en contacto con Myra Johnson al (863) from the Rural Utility Services, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 675-5240. and is subject to the provisions of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 330642 LO 4/17 CB 4/18/2019 of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, as amended; Executive Order 11246, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide “Neighbors Working for Neighbors” that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability or handicap shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to January 1, 2019 discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities. IMPORTANT NOTICE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT AIR CONDITIONING ATTORNEYS The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s non-discrimina- tion compliance efforts is Jeffery R. Brewington, General Manager of Glades Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Affirmative Action organization and will Electric Cooperative. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels continue to meet its non-discrimination and affirmative action obligations by in- Rebecca Boldt Hamilton, P.A. that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further sisting that all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and others who do business information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a with the Cooperative also adhere to strict non-discriminatory and affirmative EMORY WALKER CO. INC. written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, U.S. Department of action practices. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration REBECCA H. BOLDT, Esq. 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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Free Dentistry Day is an outgrowth of Dental Assisting Department chairwoman. visit AtlanticCoastDentalResearchClinic.org. LAKE WORTH — Many adults in our the longtime partnership between Atlantic “Supported by the outstanding dentists Directions: Enter at Congress Ave. community cannot afford basic dental Coast Dental Research Clinic and Palm from the Atlantic Coast Dental Research entrance (at traffic light between Sixth Ave. treatment, and for the fifth year in a row, Beach State’s Dental Health Services De- Clinic, we have provided relief for patients South and Lake Worth Road). Once on the the organizers of Free Dentistry Day will do partment. ACDRC uses the college’s dental in pain who cannot afford dental treat- campus, take the first left. At the stop sign, something about it. clinic to provide Dental Assisting students ment. It’s a humbling experience every turn right. On Wednesday, April 24, dentists affil- with the required clinical experience, as year, and we feel honored to be able to The Dental Health (DH) building is the iated with Atlantic Coast Dental Research well as community dentists with continu- serve the community in this way.” one-story building on the right. Park in the Clinic, aided by Palm Beach State Dental ing education. No appointments will be taken, but for Copper parking lot directly across from the Health students, will treat adults, 18 and “The students, faculty and staff of additional information, call 561-868-3747. building. older, at the Dental Health building located Dental Health Services at Palm Beach State To learn more about PBSC’s Dental The address is 4200 Congress Ave., Lake on the Lake Worth campus, 4200 Congress College are very excited to host our Fifth Health programs, visit palmbeachstate.edu/ Worth, FL 33461. Ave. Adults who need, but cannot afford, Annual Free Dentistry Day event,” said programs/DentalHealth. For a campus map, please go to palm- fillings or extractions will be seen at no Colleen Bradshaw, associate professor and For more information about ACDRC, beachstate.edu/LakeWorth. charge on a first-come, first-served basis and should be at the site before the doors open at 6 a.m. Treatment will begin at 8 a.m. A total of 50 patients will be seen for the day. While several dentists will be avail- able, patients should be prepared to wait. The treatment will be limited to fillings and extractions. The dentists will not perform dental check-ups, cleanings or advanced dental work, such as crowns and bridges. By focusing on fillings and extractions, the dentists will be able to do the most good for adults who cannot afford these services. Patients who cannot be treated will be given a list of options. Dentists licensed to practice in Florida will perform the treatments. The dentists are taking time away from their practices to volunteer for this event. Students enrolled in Palm Beach State’s Dental Assisting pro- gram will assist the dentists chairside, and PBSC Dental Hygiene students will conduct pre-exam interviews and patient education. Slow the Flow rally today

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News TALLAHASSEE — Anglers for Lake Okeechobee (AFLO) will host an outdoor rally in Waller Park in the Florida State Capi- tol today, April 17 at 10 a.m. Elected leaders, business owners, college students and activists from commu- nities on the shores of Lake Okeechobee will gather on the steps of Florida’s Capitol to voice their support for slowing the flow of discharges from the lake from the north and cleaning the water before it goes into Lake Okeechobee. The Florida Senate has proposed $50 million for the Lake Okeechobee Water- shed project. AFLO is a community fishing group dedicated to protecting Lake Okeechobee, the liquid heart of Florida. The organiza- tion includes anglers (professional and recreational), marina owners, boat owners and fishing guides. They want to see Lake 863-410-2860 Okeechobee cared for and the estuary crisis fixed. They are committed to focusing on 319 N Parrott Ave, the science and a long-term effort in the Okeechobee, FL 34972 halls of Tallahassee and Washington to ensure that becomes a priority. Additional Offices: For more information, visit Anglersfor- Stuart | Port St. Lucie West LakeO.org or follow them on Facebook and Twitter via @AnglersForLakeO. Port St. Lucie 26 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun April 17, 2019

Tobacco Free Florida Week spotlights vaping epidemic Special to the Lake Okeechobee News • Youth are vaping at much higher rates levels of nicotine to be inhaled more easily age youth tobacco use in any form, includ- TALLAHASSEE — The federal govern- compared to adults. One in four Florida and with less irritation. ing e-cigarettes; and set a positive example ment declared youth vaping, or e-cigarette high school students are vaping. Only • The brain continues to develop until by being tobacco free themselves. Tobac- use, a nationwide epidemic. In light of about 4% of Florida adults are vaping. the early to mid-20s and the developing co Free Florida is taking steps to educate these concerns and the misinformation • The long-term health effects of brain is more vulnerable to the negative Floridians about this troubling epidemic surrounding this topic, the Bureau of e-cigarettes are still unknown. E-cigarette effects of nicotine. The effects include re- through social media campaigns and an Tobacco Free Florida is helping educate devices heat a liquid — usually containing duced impulse control, deficits in attention educational blog post, which can be found parents, educators, pediatricians and nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals and cognition, and mood disorders. Using at tobaccofreeflorida.com/eepidemic. partners on what they need to know about — and produce an aerosol. This aerosol, nicotine in adolescence may also increase vaping and youth. This year’s Tobacco aka “vapor,” is NOT water. Some of the risk for future addiction to other drugs. Free Florida Week, April 22–28, is themed ingredients in e-cigarette aerosol could • Evidence suggests that youth who E-Epidemic: Vaping and Youth. also be harmful to the lungs in the long use e-cigarettes may be at greater risk of The most popular e-cigarette brand is term, according to the CDC. For example, starting to smoke regular cigarettes. JUUL, a device shaped like a USB drive some e-cigarette flavorings may be safe to “Florida has always been at the fore- front of tobacco prevention and has seen ^ŽŵĞŽĨƚŚĞƐƵƌŐĞƌŝĞƐͬƉƌŽĐĞĚƵƌĞƐŽīĞƌĞĚĂƌĞ͗ that is available in a variety of flavors and eat but not to inhale because the gut can ͻ^ƚĞƌĞŽƚĂĐƟĐďƌĞĂƐƚďŝŽƉƐLJ;ŶŽŶͲƐƵƌŐŝĐĂůͿ easy to conceal. In fact, youth are using process more substances than the lungs. steady declines in youth cigarette smoking, ͻ>ĂƉĂƌŽƐĐŽƉŝĐ'ĂůůďůĂĚĚĞƌŽƌƉƉĞŶĚŝdžZĞŵŽǀĂů • E-cigarettes, including JUUL, typ- but dramatic increases in vaping among ͻdŚLJƌŽŝĚĂŶĚWĂƌĂƚŚLJƌŽŝĚ^ƵƌŐĞƌŝĞƐ JUUL devices inside school bathrooms and ͻ'ĂƐƚƌŽƐƚŽŵLJdƵďĞƐ classrooms. ically contain nicotine, which is highly youth threaten to reverse that trend,” said Laura Corbin, bureau chief of Tobacco ͻĂŶĐĞƌ^ƵƌŐĞƌŝĞƐŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐĐŽůŽŶƌĞƐĞĐƟŽŶƐ Here are the facts: addictive. Youth may be more sensitive to ͻďƐĐĞƐƐͬĐLJƐƚĞdžĐŝƐŝŽŶƐ • Youth vaping has increased dramat- nicotine and feel dependent on nicotine Free Florida. ͻ͘͘͘ĂŶĚŵŽƌĞ ically across the country and in Florida. sooner compared to adults. According to “We must protect future generations ĐĐĞƉƟŶŐEĞǁWĂƟĞŶƚƐ from a lifetime of nicotine addiction, In 2018, about 25% of Florida high school the manufacturer, a single JUUL pod (the ŽĂƌĚĞƌƟĮĞĚ'ĞŶĞƌĂů^ƵƌŐĞŽŶ students reported current use of electron- “liquid” refill) contains as much nicotine which is critical to ending tobacco use overall. Tobacco Free Florida is your trust- Recognized as one of ic vaping – a 58% increase compared to as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes. JUUL America’s top surgeons ed source for credible and substantiated th 2017. uses nicotine salts, which can allow high 105 NE 19 Drive • Okeechobee, FL 34972 information about e-cigarettes.” 863.623.4486 (voice) Parents and educators should advise 863.623.4487 (fax) Health Literacy Workshop youth of the dangers of nicotine; discour- www.sainnovalsurgical.com Series scheduled in May

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Hepatitis A is not curable but preventable Mark J. Tenniswood, D.M.D. Jenna Tenniswood Bryan, D.M.D. By Cathy Womble or he goes to the grocery store and uses the • Jaundice Clifford E. Bryan IV, D.M.D. Lake Okeechobee News grocery cart before you use it, and then you • Diarrhea bite your fingernails. • Loss of appetite The doctors at Tenniswood Dental Okeechobee has now joined the ranks Back in December, a study in England • Joint pain Associates have been creating along with several other Florida counties found fecal bacteria on every touch screen • Pale or clay colored stool beautiful smiles for over 55 years. reporting cases of hepatitis A in 2019. kiosk in McDonald’s in the UK, despite • Fever OPEN Okeechobee has reported two cases this claims that the kiosks were cleaned daily. • Fatigue year. Saint Lucie also reported two. Martin Wednesdays and every Just the thought of fecal bacteria on a • Dark-colored urine st rd has reported 16, and Palm Beach has McDonald’s touch screen kiosk is nause- There is no cure for hepatitis A, but if 1 & 3 Saturdays along reported six this year. A community is con- ating, but imagine what would happen if you experience the symptoms listed, the with our normal hours sidered high-risk after five cases have been that same bacteria were infected with the Florida Department of Health recommends reported, which means Palm Beach and hepatitis A bacteria. you seek medical care immediately. Al- Accepting New Patients Martin counties are both now considered Hepatitis A is also spread through sexual though most people who contract hepatitis high risk for hepatitis A. contact with a person infected with it. A do recover, 80% of those who have con- Hepatitis A is a vaccine preventable, According to the Florida Department of tracted it in Florida this year have required communicable, viral liver disease and is Health, “Symptoms usually start weeks af- hospitalization, and three have died. The spread through contaminated food or ter infection and last less than two months. Florida Department of Health strongly urges water. According to the Florida Department Some people can be sick for up to six vaccination against hepatitis A, especially of Health, it is spread primarily by ingesting months. You can have hepatitis A for up to if you are in close contact, care for or live something contaminated by the fecal mat- two weeks without feeling sick, but during with someone who has hepatitis A, use ter of someone who has the virus. To put it that time, you can spread it to others.” Alco- injection or non- injection drugs, are home- 208 NORTHEAST THIRD STREET into perspective, you can come into contact hol-based hand sanitizers are not effective less or in temporary housing, have recently OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 with it if someone does not thoroughly against hepatitis A germs. been incarcerated, are men who have had wash his hands after going to the restroom Symptoms of hepatitis A are the follow- sex with other men, have recently visited and then he prepares your sandwich at the ing: a country where hepatitis A is common 863.763.3909 diner, or he picks lettuce out in the field and • Stomach pain or are having sex with someone who has TenniswoodDental.com you don’t wash it carefully before you eat it, • Nausea and vomiting hepatitis A.

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Big Cypress Celebration to feature Gary Allan BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE RESERVATION radio chart topper with “Every Storm Runs Diamond Rio and the Everly Brothers. — Country music singer Gary Allan will Out Of Rain.” Their international appeal has already headline the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Big The California native released his first al- earned them more than 175 million Cypress Anniversary Celebration on Satur- bum, Used Heart for Sale, in 1996 and since streams across the U.S. and Canada alone. day, May 11, at the Junior Cypress Rodeo then has released eight additional studio The duo’s debut Atlantic Records/Warner and Entertainment Complex. albums, selling over 7 million albums, been Music Nashville single “Make You Mine” has Tickets for the event (which will include certified platinum on three back-to-back al- been certified gold, and their most recent Native American Dancers and alligator bums and been certified gold five times. In hit “She’s With Me” became their first Top show) and the concert are priced at $40 per addition to his five No. 1 hits, he’s collected 10 at country radio. In addition to their mul- person and are on sale now at bccelebra- 14 top 10 hits and amassed over 270 million tiple CCMA Awards wins and Juno Awards tion.com. They will also be available at the total streams. nods, they are currently nominated for Junior Cypress Rodeo and Entertainment Joining Mr. Allan in the performer lineup ACM New Duo of the Year for their second Complex the day of the event. Parking is $5, at the 124th anniversary of the Big Cypress consecutive year. and gates will open at noon. Celebration will be fellow country artists With their lauded major label debut al- With the allure of a modern-day outlaw, Jimmie Allen, High Valley, Corey Smith and bum Dear Life under their belt, High Valley Mr. Allan has won over fans, peers and John Conlee. continues to make waves as a breakout act critics with his signature blend of smolder- Mr. Allen, who auditioned for both in country music. In addition to appear- ing vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live America’s Got Talent and American Idol, ances on Live with Kelly and Ryan, TODAY performances. released his first official single — “Best Special to the Lake Okeechobee News and CBS This Morning, the rising duo has His most recent album, Set You Free, Shot” — early last year. The week of its brought their music to fans across the Country music singer Gary Allan will topped the Billboard 200 (Pop Chart), a release, it was the second most added world alongside the likes of Shania Twain, headline the Seminole Tribe of Flor- career first. The album also made its debut song to the country music radio playlists. Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and ida’s Big Cypress Anniversary Cele- at the top of the Billboard Country Album The song reached the No. 1 position on Faith Hill. bration on May 11. chart and produced his fifth No. 1 country Country Airplay in November, making him SiriusXM Presents: The Highway Finds the first African-American artist to send his Tour marked their first U.S. headlining run debut single to the top of that chart. and they recently joined Old Dominion’s With their flavorful blend of blue- Happy Endings World Tour. High Valley U.S. Sugar provides grass-tinted country pop, Brad and Curtis spent the winter on the road with Paul Rempel comprise the critically acclaimed Brandt and are currently in the studio work- Canadian-born, Nashville-bred duo High ing on their upcoming project. support for playground Valley. The brothers have received praise Mr. Smith, a Georgia-based singer/ from Rolling Stone, Pandora and more for songwriter, has sold over 1 million concert Special to the Lake Okeechobee News recreation in ‘America’s Sweetest Town,’ soaring harmonies and memorable songs At the Monday, April 8, Clewiston City of providing area children with another safe influenced by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, See CYPRESS — Page 2 Commission Meeting, U.S. Sugar Com- and modern place to play,” said Black. munity Relations Manager Jennifer Black “In addition to growing sugarcane, citrus presented a $50,000 check to assist the city and fresh produce, U.S. Sugar also has with the construction of a new playground an interest in helping our community’s for community children and the Trinidad children grow up in a nurturing and fun neighborhood in Clewiston. The support environment.” comes as part of a multi-year commitment The check was presented to Mayor Mali from U.S. Sugar to help improve area parks Gardner and fellow Clewiston City Commis- and recreation in and around the Clewiston sioners Michael Atkinson, Kristine Petersen, community. Melanie McGhee and Interim City Manager “We are so proud to support parks and Shari Howell.

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News SR 80 paving under way in earnest Special to the Lake Okeechobe News FDOT crews continue paving State Road 80 in western Hendry County on U.S. Sugar Community Relations Manager Jennifer Black presented a $50,000 Thursday, April 4, between Dalton Lane and County Road 833. check to assist the city with the construction of a new playground. 2 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun April 17, 2019 Bridge work at Airglades costs double the estimate By Chris Felker steel for riprap. All of these items involved applied for and received a grant award certified, emerging or enhancing software Lake Okeechobee News in-water work. from the Florida Department of Emergency or hardware technology for sufficient equip- “The installation of fill material in a Management, Mitigation Bureau, Hazard CLEWISTON — Hendry County com- ment for casting and counting ballots for the saturated environment may lead to some Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), for a missioners approved a Thomas Marine next scheduled general election in 2020. amount of lost fill. Factors were added with- Wind Retrofit and Permanent Generator • A Hendry County Tourism Develop- contract after receiving just one bid on a in the original project quantities to account Project for the Health Department buildings scour remediation project on the Airglades ment Council sponsorship of the nonprofit for some loss, but it is recommended that located in Clewiston and LaBelle. Hurricane Florida Junior High School Rodeo Associa- Boulevard bridge over Cessna Canal near the embankment be closely monitored Irma did extensive damage to the Health the airport. tion — Wrangler Division LaBelle Rodeo in during construction. Department building in LaBelle, and the the amount of $5,000. The event took place According to the staff report from Public “Other factors which are likely to have FDEM provides funding for mitigation Works Director Shane Parker: “An invita- March 29-31. affected contractor’s bid and willingness to projects that would help reduce storm-re- • A Boaters Improvement Fund of tion to bid was issued for the remediation bid on this project are the Flaghole Water lated damages in the future. This project construction services for Airglades Boule- $27,361 to be handled by the Recreation Management District’s restriction of no de- will provide roll-down hurricane shutters Board for boat ramp and public dock facili- vard over Cessna Canal on Jan. 23, 2019. watering within the channel. Contractor’s for both facilities and a permanently fixed One firm submitted, which was Thomas ties improvements in the county. would anticipate higher costs of in-water generator. The 20% matching requirement • A supplemental task authorization Marine Construction, Inc. The bid was for work as surface supplied oxygen would will be provided by a state-funded grant $175,928.17. for professional services for Planning likely be required to complete the construc- from the Department of Health to replace and Zoning Department support, for a “The county received a deficiency letter tion tasks under the bridge. the windows at the LaBelle facility with not-to-exceed amount of $25,000 with from the Florida Department of Trans- “The engineer’s estimate from KCA was impact resistant material. This project will Waldrop Engineering P.A., for the scope of portation on June 14, 2018, stating both $81,675.00 and Thomas Marine Con- eliminate the need for staff to physically abutment caps are undermined exposing struction, Inc. was $94,250.17 above the attach storm shutters to the windows at services for the Hendry County Compre- the bottoms of the approach slabs, which engineer’s estimate. Many of the unit prices both facilities, and have a dedicated power hensive Plan and Land Development Code put the approach slabs at risk of structural are quite higher than the statewide FOOT source at times when the power is out due amendments. The firm was selected in the failure or settlement and could eventually average, but this may be due to the location to storms or other hazards. The agreement request-for-proposals process the board impact the approach roadways. As a result of the project and the working conditions.” has been reviewed and approved by the approved in December. of the deficiency letter, the county approved Also under bids: The Hendry County county attorney for signature.” Commis- • Two sales of surplus properties by the Supplemental Task Authorization No. 5 with Board authorized a contract with the low sioner Karson Turner questioned whether county attorney, 1055 and 1146 Della Tobias Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) bidder, Oak, for work on Rodeo Drive; bids costs might have been underestimated on Ave. in Harlem. on June 25, 2018, to identify deficiencies were opened April 3. the generator installations and asked Coun- Also, a federally funded sub-grant agree- related to the channel scour at Abutments l In other business, several items were ty Administrator Jennifer Davis to come ment with the Florida Division of Emergen- and 4 and prepare rehabilitation plans. approved under the consent agenda: back with further information and County cy Management, Mitigation Bureau, for the “The single bidder is 115.4% higher than • An amendment to the interlocal agree- Attorney Mark Lapp to modify the amend- health department records in Clewiston the engineer’s estimate for this project. ment between Hendry County and the State ment as needed. The grant is for $260,059. and LaBelle and a resolution to rename the Thomas Marine’s bid included unit prices of Florida Department of Health Relating • A request from Supervisor of Elec- Harlem Civic Center to the Harlem Civic and for four pay items which were over three to Building Modifications at the Hendry tions Brenda Hoots for an appropriation Cultural Center were removed from the con- times the estimated unit prices. These items County Health Department, to add genera- of $1,226.81 to provide matching funds for sent agenda for later, separate discussion. include clearing and grubbing, embank- tors and a window-hardening project to the a Federal Election Activities Fund grant of Chris Felker can be reached at cfelker@ ment, sand cement riprap and reinforcing work. According to the staff report: “Staff $8,178.74, for purchase of state-approved or newszap.com. Swindle announces run for Hendry schools chief

By Chris Felker it up with a nice announcement, hopefully. “And I am pleased to announce, and I’m Swindle responded. “Let the data drive the Lake Okeechobee News I started five-and-a-half years ago on my giving plenty of resignation time to allow discussion,” Mr. Turner finished. path of a Hendry County commissioner. It’s (Elections Supervisor) Brenda Hoots and Commissioner Darrell Harris said in a CLEWISTON — The audience and his been a phenomenal journey.” her staff to do whatever legally has to hap- serious tone with an eyebrow-cocked kind fellow members of the Hendry County He said he’d enjoyed having “the pen. That’s two years short on the election of wink, “I’ll talk to you privately.” Board, meeting Tuesday, April 9, witnessed ability to watch this county come out of an cycle, so that gives time for Ms. Hoots and “Oh, boy,” Mr. Swindle replied. a bombshell announcement from Commis- economic time that was trying for America the elections process to figure out, will this Commissioner Emma Byrd said: “I’m sioner Michael Swindle and expressed its and the state. I think that we’re flourishing position be on the election-cycle ballot? looking forward to continuing to work with pleasure with a loud ovation. today, head and shoulders above where Will it be a gubernatorial appointee? you. You’ve been a great asset to me, so I During the commissioners’ comments, we were. As I talk to our fellow colleagues “I’m very excited to announce that the appreciate you and I’m going to appreciate Mr. Swindle said, “I want to take this oppor- around the state and the commission, reason for the resignation is because effec- you even more.” tunity to make a few statements and wrap it’s obvious to me that we have a unique tively immediately, I’m going to be (running On another matter, the commissioners board and we don’t always agree ... but we for) superintendent for Hendry County OK’d a proclamation to honor the life and always shake hands and hug and say ‘I love schools. My love and passion, my training community services performed by the late CYPRESS you. I’ll see you in two weeks.’ And I think and education (are) as a teacher. I’ve been Florida B. Thomas. After all the “Whereas” that that’s pretty special, and the ability to involved with education system for north clauses that extolled her lifetime achieve- Continued From Page 1 work for the constituents of Hendry County of 20 years now. The footprint I’ve brought ments, including being the first black has really shown, I believe. to workforce development has grown and librarian in the integrated school system tickets and digital singles, as well as more “We wouldn’t be where we are if we hopefully serves as an example of ... what than 220,00 albums. His top singles include didn’t have the great staff that we have. can happen when proactive, positive lead- and winning the Hendry County Golden “Twenty-One,” “If I Could Do It Again” and The staff in Hendry County is phenomenal, ership takes hold. I look forward to being a Apple Heritage Award in 2019, the procla- “I Love Everyone.” second to none. I’ve been honored to work formidable candidate.” mation concludes: “Florida Bryant Thomas A Kentucky native, Mr. Conlee had 32 with, learn from, be a part of (them), and I Commission Chairman Mitchell Wills is hereby accorded this memorial of the singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs hope that the footprint that I’ve brought to was first to react. “I can tell you it’s been board’s great respect, esteem and appreci- charts and he recorded 11 studio albums the table ... has been positive. an honor and a pleasure to serve with you ation for her lifetime of contributions to the between 1978 and 2004. His singles include “Tonight, I’d like to inform the public on the board; I have learned a lot from citizens of Harlem and Hendry County and seven number one hits — “Lady Lay and my fellow board members that as of you. Your professionalism and the excel- hereby acknowledges the extraordinary Down,” “Backside of Thirty,” “Common November 2020, I’ll be resigning from the lence with which you do things has been commitment, dedication and involvement Man,” “I’m Only in it for the Love,” “In My commission, so that gives me about 18 or a pleasure to be a witness to. I think you’ll that Florida Bryant Thomas brought to her Eyes,” “As Long As I’m Rockin’ with You,” so months to stay in your presence and make an amazing superintendent. God community and the positive impact she and “Got My Heart Set on You.” continue the legacy of whatever we leave. bless you.” had with everything with which she was For more information about the Big It’s been a phenomenal opportunity and Commissioner Karson Turner said, “I involved.” Cypress Anniversary Celebration, visit I’ve learned from it, and I look forward to look forward to aggravating the fool out of It also issues the board’s sincere condo- bccelebration.com. continuing. you.” He meant “continuing” to do so, Mr. lences and sympathy to her family. April 17, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun 3 Clewiston FYI Special to the Lake Okeechobee News fun on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (b) Maintenance of sidewalk areas as Golf Course Director Robbie each week. public right-of-way. Dates to remember • Tutoring was held on Monday, April (1) It shall be the responsibility of all Rush reports 8, for first through fifth grades from 4 to property owners to maintain grass and • The Annual Horse Race Tournament • April 18: Golf Course Advisory Board 6 p.m. There are still spaces available for landscaping which exists in street right-of- meeting was held on Friday, April 5. Steve Conrad this free tutoring program. As the school way swales and easements adjoining their won the tournament for the first time. The • April 18: Library Advisory Board year is coming to an end, please stop in properties. Grass in such areas shall not be meeting final four were Steve Conrad, Pablo San- the library and sign your student up for this allowed to exceed eight inches in height. chez, Sam Todd and Steve Seal. Congratu- • April 19: Good Friday – City offices opportunity. With Florida certified teachers (2) Grass and landscaping which exist closed lations! assisting your students, this can help give near or around sidewalk areas shall be • The Moore Haven Terrier Boosters Staff reports your child the additional assistance needed maintained by adjoining property owners. Fundraiser Tournament was held on Satur- at this time as state testing is occurring. Sidewalks shall be kept free of grass and day, April 13. The golf course was closed Community Development Upcoming events: weeds and shall be cleaned of sand, dirt for regular play until 2 p.m. • Free tutoring weekly for first through and trash. • The Lakeport Garden Club will have fifth grades will be held every Monday from (Code 1999, § 102-129; Ord. No. 2005- Director Travis Reese reports their annual tournament here at the Clew- 4 to 6 p.m. 13, pt. 2, 12-19-2005). iston Golf Course on May 4. • Three new houses were permitted for • Lego Club will be held on Thursdays Operation Rear Easement Check-Up is Orchard Park. All are three bedroom, two from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ongoing. • The Clewiston Tiger Booster Spring bath. Average square footage is approxi- • New Scrabble Club will be held on Thank you for your response Fling Golf Scramble Tournament is sched- mately 1,500 square feet. Tuesday, April 16 and 30, from 3:30 to 4:30 uled for May 11. • AutoZone received its Certificate of p.m. Public Works Director Sean • All merchandise has been marked Occupancy and is finalizing everything to • Library Advisory Board meeting will down in our end-of-the-season sale. be able to open soon. be held on Thursday, April 18, at 5 p.m. Scheffler reports • Summer memberships start May 1. Library Director Natasha • Family Movie Night with popcorn will • If you have any recreational needs or be held on Thursday, April 18, from 5:30 to questions, please drop by city hall from 8 Utilities Director Danny Hayes reports 7:30 p.m. a.m. to 5 p.m. or call 863-983-1484. Williams reports • NOTICE: Running is not allowed in • Library Amnesty Week was a success • Closed for Good Friday on Friday, April Electric Crew Activities 19 and April 20. the pool or splash pad area. Slip and fall as many patrons were able to eliminate accidents could happen. Parents should • disconnected service on Mississippi their fines/fees that had accumulated on • Family Board Game Day will be held on Wednesday, April 24, from 3:30 to 4:30 be involved with their children while using Street for contractor repairs; their library accounts. We would like to this facility to ensure their safety. • disconnected service for contractor to remind everyone that the last day for this p.m. • Adult Book Club will be held on • Mosquito Control: Trap counts: Golf replace service pole at high school; opportunity was April 13. Course 175; Okeechobee Blvd. 10; Sports • repaired and replaced street lights • The High School Art Reception was Thursday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. • Remember you can get your e-books Complex 43; Saginaw 6; Harlem 5. throughout town; held April 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This was • Paving Projects: Nothing new to re- • repaired electric meter at Clewiston a great event as the community was able free at www.hendrylibraries.org. port. Expected to have contractor’s signed Christian School; to come in and speak directly with the For information regarding any of our contract back by the end of the week. • installed guy wires on poles along artists who were demonstrating their skills. programs, please call the library at 863- 983-1493 and remember to visithendryli- • Country Club Roof: All paper work is Sonora Street; Each artist displayed their artwork for all to to be finished. “Notice to Proceed” issued. marvel at, all the while engaging personally braries.org. Like us at facebook.com/clew- • relocated pole from a future bus wash istonpubliclibrary. Work is scheduled to start this week. site at Central Elementary School; with the patrons in attendance. Art teacher, • Trinidad Park FRDAP Grant: The Mrs. Harn along with the help of Mr. Harn, • changed a damaged transformer in Code Enforcement Officer picnic pavilion is finished. The new picnic Harlem Gardens Community that was provided tall art display racks throughout table and park bench will be installed on the library which held a variety of artwork Debbie McNeil reports struck by a car; Friday. • installed a new transformer on Alver- from cheese cloth masks to drawings The Community Improvement staff • Street Division: (1) The second phase and paintings by Clewiston High School dez Street to distribute load; attended training April 1 through April 4 of sidewalk in Trinidad Park has been students. The library raffled off a desktop • removed vegetation from power lines. on Field Safety and Interpersonal Skills. poured. (2) Pot holes, mowing and sign computer as well. Light refreshments and Water Sewer crew activities There were both class work and practical maintenance was the target on Friday this Contractor USSI crews will return soon smooth jazz music was enjoyed by all. We week. (3) Five loads of top soil were deliv- cannot thank the artists enough and we self-defense skills with a final practical and to install inflow dishes in all our manholes. written exam to obtain certification from ered to the Trinidad Park bathroom. This Other activities reported by our water/sew- look forward to the future as they continue will be used to set the finish grade around Florida Association of Code Enforcement er department include: to master their craft. The library will contin- the bathroom. Level IV. • Restored power to lift stations at ue to display the Clewiston High School • Sports Complex: Nothing to report student’s artwork for the next month. Make • Code cases opened: 11 San Benito and First Bank of Clewiston • Case re-inspections: 24 last week. sure to stop in and even take home a piece • Facility Maintenance: (1) Plumbing locations; of artwork for a small donation. All pro- • Notice of Violations: 10 • repaired two water line breaks. • Notice of Hearings: 3 problems in the ladies room at the Pro ceeds from these donations will directly go Shop were corrected last week. Waiting for Did you know your Customer Service to the Clewiston High Art Club. Thank you • Code cases resolved: 11 Department offers several bill paying • Code lien search requests completed: 5 parts to fix aged fixtures was the hold up. to the artists, Kalina Mesa, Nicole Blanco, (2) Sean has made contact with the High options? Michael Swaby, Gabriel Garcia, Margaret • Rental Inspections completed: 7 • ONLINE bill pay is available on our • Next Scheduled Magistrate Hearing: School Art Class asking for them to do a Gacula and Abenamar Perez for such a “Special Community Project.” He is asking website at www.clewiston-fl.gov or munic- May 14, 2019 great evening. for them to paint the mural on the Splash ipalonlinepayments.com/clewistonfl. We received 37 Delinquent Business Tax • The Medicare 101 Information Ses- Pad and the Tiger on Stalls Field. (3) More • AUTOPAY is also available; come visit sion was well attended on Wednesday. The Receipt invoices from Community Devel- holes were repaired in the old fence at the our office and complete an application, presenter mentioned that this event was opment last week. We are conducting the Sikes Park. (4) The relocation of the double choose a payment date (5, 15 or 25) and the highest attended session to date. final courtesy contacts this week prior to gate and walk through gate on the soccer your bill will be deducted from your check- • The Family Coloring Event was sending out Notice of Violations beginning field at Trinidad is completed. (5) New “No ing, savings or major credit card account. enjoyed by many on Wednesday, April April 22. All businesses are encouraged to Running” signs have been ordered for the • Of course, payment by cash, check, 10. Library staff provided all the supplies check their Business Tax Receipt to make Pool and Splash Pad. The new signs will money order or credit card (MasterCard, needed. sure it is current. be larger, in both English and Spanish, and Visa, Discover, and American Express) is • Storytime was held twice last week as Call to action have the universal sign for no running on always welcomed. an outreach program. Due to GoodWheels We are asking that everyone take a look it. no longer being able to transport two If you are considering replacing your into their backyards beyond the fence line • NOTE from Public Works: Hurricane air conditioner or insulation, remember daycare/preschool centers to the library for … is the rear easement adjoining your season is around the corner. May is Tree this event, our Children’s Library Aide went the city offers a rebate program for those property free and clear from overgrown Trimming Amnesty Month. You must call items. Most local contractors participate in to them. grass and landscape? the office at 863-983-1471 and get pre-ap- • Once again, the Lego Club was a suc- the program and can give you information. City of Clewiston Ordinance: proved to get the “Special Pick-up” fee You can also visit our website atclewis- cess as we had new families and children Section 102-118 Landscape Maintenance waived. in attendance. Make sure to stop in for the ton-fl.gov or call our office. 4 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun April 17, 2019 Letter to the Editor To our dear friends, family preparation for yourself and can help. If you are local, are interested in becoming more educated and hometown community your loved one during and please support by participating on Alzheimer’s please visit alz.org. Thank after transition. — create a four-person team you from the bottom of our hearts, we Last summer was our sec- for the 18-hole tournament. of Clewiston cherish you for loving him as much as we ond time participating in The The four-person scramble will Today, an estimated 47 million people Longest Day raising money for be held at the Clewiston Golf do and for opening your hearts to making a across the world are living with demen- The Alzheimer’s Association. Course; registration begins at difference! tia. This number is set to skyrocket to 75 Wilbur’s UnFOREgettable Golf 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun This event is dedicated to every family million by 2030. In the United States alone, Classic was truly unforgettable start. You may register for the who has experienced or is currently expe- more than 15 million caregivers generously and because of this towns tournament by e-mailing your riencing the sudden life-altering change the dedicate themselves to those with Alzhei- generosity we raised a total of interest to wilbursgolfclassic@ mer’s and dementia. Being of service is $6,450 towards The Alzhei- gmail.com. Please include all disease of Alzheimer’s has put on your life such an important aspect to living a truly mer’s Association! The year of the following: full name story. Wilbur embodied his faith, family fulfilled life, caregiving is a gift. A change is before we held Wilbur’s Coun- Special to the Lake of all three participants and and community and we are honored to use needed in how today’s generation per- try Cookout and raised $4,232. Okeechobee News handicap’s. A sign up sheet is his special story as a platform in spreading ceives and accepts the disease. We are so blessed to have Wilbur Postell, is the also available at The Clewiston awareness and ultimately finding a cure. Wilbur Postell was born and raised right been able to raise over $10,000 Golf Course. There will be no passion behind this This day is not just for him, it is for all of here in Clewiston. He married and raised towards research for a disease same-day sign up for the tour- special event and the you. his three children in Americas Sweetest that is so well deserving to be reason the Postell nament, must register before Town and was a successful business cured. This year you can catch family raises money to May 24 in order to be eligible We are forever thankful to God for his owner for over 25 years of Postell’s Country us on the back green because find a cure. to play. A $400 team fee in- consistency and unconditional faithfulness. Meats located on East Ventura. He was “Wilbur’s UnFOREgettable cludes: Four-person scramble, We know whole heartedly June 7 wasn’t diagnosed with Vascular Dementia in 2012 Golf Classic” will be held this 18-hole golf game, green fees the end, but only the beginning for Wilbur. and received his ultimate healing on June summer on June 1 in our hometown of and cart, food and beverages provided, 7, 2016 but is not defined by his diagnosis. Clewiston. We are reaching for the stars prizes and a goodie bag. God’s message brings a fresh beginning, Rather, he is defined as a husband, father, in hopes his story touches other lives and If you are not local or unable to attend unshakable joy, unexplainable peace, eter- granddaddy, brother, son, friend and United families across the country. The devil tried the day of, you can sponsor a hole for $50 nal significance, meaning and purpose to States Navy Veteran. It is dear to our heart for years to defeat him with daily reminders and/or make a special donation through life. He brought us to it and surely brought that we never mistake the person he is of what his life was no longer. But our God the event page act.alz.org/goto/Wilbur- us through this season of our lives, together, of restoration revealed what his new life sUnFOREgettableGolfClassic2019. Sharing from the condition that tried to take that as a family. away. It is so very important to grasp the through Him had to offer. That is a story so this link via email and social media to your Crystal Postell importance of understanding the disease. deserving to be spread. friends and family will help spread the word Early detectable signs, support groups, first To help us make this event a success pushing us closer to our goal of $8,000. Wilbur’s UnFOREgettable Golf Classic time caregiving tips, therapy, hospice, and straight from the heart here is how you Spreading his story is our passion. If you 2019

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Jennifer Siesel, the Alzheimers Association’s development manager for The Longest Day from The Southeast Chapter in West Palm Beach, visited Clewis- Wilbur Postell’s immediate family, from left: Mark Postell, Ann Postell, Crystal ton for the 2018 fundraiser. Left to right: Ann Postell, Jennifer Siesel, Crystal Postell and Andy Postell. Postell, Mark Postell and Andy Postell. April 17, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun 5 Clewiston goes blue to show support for autism Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Schools Foundation and CLEWISTON — With April comes World will provide educational Autism Month, the time of year when resources to those affected people around the world pledge to go blue by autism. The Clewiston to increase the global understanding and Chamber of Commerce acceptance of those with autism. April 2 also contributed by “sharing marked the day that anyone willing to help blue” on social media and could either wear blue, share blue or light posting their own content blue in support of this worthy cause, and encouraging others to help many of the homes and local businesses cover Hendry County in a in Hendry County took the opportunity to blue glow. They began their shine blue light on their place of work, front fundraising efforts on March porch or elsewhere to heighten awareness 18, announcing that every throughout the community. Not only did this act further this import- $10 donation went directly ant mission, but it also proved encouraging into the county’s public for fundraising efforts in support of the school foundation. Education Foundation of Hendry Coun- Support like this from the ty. U.S. Sugar inspired others to join the families and businesses in cause on social media by posting a picture Hendry County is extremely of its business “going blue” and offering impactful not just to our Special to the Lake Okeechobee News information regarding where people could local area, but the entire world. With every U.S. Sugar inspired others to join the cause on social media by posting a picture purchase blue light bulbs of their very own. house that participates in World Autism of their business “going blue” and offering information regarding where people The comment section was quickly over- Month by lighting up blue comes increased could purchase blue lightbulbs of their very own. whelmed with positive feedback from those visibility for those suffering from the con- expressing their gratitude towards the local dition around the world, especially when company’s recognition of and participation large companies and businesses, such as in such a praiseworthy effort. This initiated U.S. Sugar, take the lead. a veritable ripple effect as more and more people began to “share blue” on social Thank you to everyone who took part in media, and the campaign quickly spread World Autism Month by wearing blue, shar- like wildfire across countless Facebook ing blue and lighting blue. Hendry County accounts. shone proudly along with the hundreds of Sales from blue light bulbs purchased thousands of homes and businesses that through the Clewiston Chamber of Com- stand together in acknowledgment of those merce benefited the Hendry County Public living with autism. Terriers raise money for athletic program CLEWISTON — On Saturday, April 13, • Long Drive Women: Jodi Rush Moore Haven Terrier Boosters held their • Long Drive Men: Kale Knaack annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser. They Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Helen Mead had 107 players compete and raise money for their athletic program. Closest-To-Pin Kiwanis hosts special guest speaker Tournament results LABELLE — LaBelle Kiwanis Past President Nikki Yeager, pictured at right, • #2 Glenn Baxter 4’6 • 1st Place: Rick Throop, W. Dilliard and and Kiwanis members welcomed Ken and Molly Baader, asset liquidators, at the LaBelle Kiwanis meeting on Tuesday, April 2. Mr. Baader is pictured n P. Qwenlin, Topher Score 61 • #9 Mayon McMullen 12’1 the left. • 2nd Place: Bab Toms, Randy Smith, Skip Fricke and Bill Brinager •#13 Joseph Palladino 7’8 • 3rd Place: J. Guery, J. Gates, M. Koner- ans and Tony Grout •#15 Ronnie White 5 feet Welcomes New Members

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cok20190417_33.crop.pdf 1 17-Apr-19 06:26:30 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun April 17, 2019 A walk in the past: The Calusa Indians By Butch Wilson heads into the invisible net that entangledhe thought they were natives of the East to establish a Spanish colony. The Calusa Clewiston Museum director their gills in its webbing. Their black, tor­ Indies. The word “Indian” became a name attacked, forcing Ponce De Leon and the pedo shaped bodies, with glistening pearlsynonymous with all indigenous people colony to flee to the ships. Ponce De Leon The islands of intertwining mangrove white bellies, hung suspended like insectsliving in North America, Central America was wounded and died in Cuba as a result forest encircled the large, calm bay that in a watery, spiderweb, spun by the Calusaand South America. of his injuries. shimmered like a mirror under the hot after­ Indians. The Spanish explorers, following in The Calusa Indians were a fierce, warlike noon’s sunny gaze. Images of fleecy white This fictitious yarn story reflects the Columbus’s wake, conquered and settled people living on the southwest coast of clouds reflected across the bay’s surface, Calusa Indian fishing culture which grew to the many Caribbean Islands, making slaves Florida. Their warring nature dominated the creating fleeting mirages that faded quickly a complex society. Who were the Calusa? of the peaceful Arawak Indians and the neighboring Indian nations. These nations as the drifting clouds floated across the Where did they live? warlike Carib Indians that the Caribbean Sea paid the Calusa tribute, usually in hides and velvet blue sky. Christopher Columbus discovered the is named after. Some of those conquered food. This later changed to gold and silver, A large school of mullet formed a dark New World in 1492. He was searching islands are known today as Haiti, Domini­ when the Spanish started shipping huge shadow just beneath the surface that moved for the East Indies Spice Islands, which can Republic, Puerto Rico and Cuba. The loads of these precious metals from the lazily along the islands, creating thousands refers to the South East Asian countries vast wealth of silver and gold plundered Indian empires they had conquered. of small slivery ripples that disrupted the (Malaysia, Philippines, etc.) that supplied by Cortez, when he conquered the Aztec The Spanish ships sailing from Mexico bay’s serenity. The shadow changed shapes, overland caravans with many exotic spices, empire, prompted other ambitious men to to Spain followed the Gulf Stream, which flexing like a contortionist as mullet swam which were destined for Europe. The Spice cast their eyes to new horizons on the North flows along the present Gulf Coast states of and fed among the small channels that caravans traveled through many lands and American Continent. Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and crisscrossed the bay. hands, which made the spices very expen­ Ponce De Leon received a commission Florida. The ships stopped first in Havana, The calm, bay water erupted and con­ sive. Their cost was so prohibitive that only from the king of Spain to form an expedi­ Cuba for repairs and provisions before fusion prevailed when the school of mullet the wealthy could afford them. Some of the tion and explore the North American coast. continuing their voyage to Spain. They struck the floating net that stretched across exotic spices that we take for granted today In 1513, he sailed along the Florida coast sailed from Havana to Spain, following a their path, forming an impassable barrier. were: black pepper, nutmeg, and cinna­ as far north as present day St. Augustine, northerly route that required the ships to sail The twisting black shadow dissolved into mon. Columbus’s maritime expedition was returned south and then sailed northwest as through the treacherous Florida Straits and thousands of fleeing mullet, attempting to to find the East Indies Spice Islands, pur­ far as Charlotte Harbor, where he encoun­ follow the Gulf Stream along the east coast escape the tentacles of the net that held chase spices, and return to Spain with ships tered the Calusa Indians. The warlike Calusa of Florida as far north as North Carolina, thrashing fish captive in its deadly clutches. laden with spices worth a king’s ransom. attacked the ships with approximately 80 where they turned east across the Atlantic The fear spread as paddles struck the When Columbus sighted the Bahamas canoes. The battle lasted all day until Ponce to Spain. Many Spanish ships that followed surface, echoing sounds of mayhem to the on his first trip, he saw brown skinned De Leon withdrew from the area .He made these routes were lost or wrecked by storms depths below, sending panic stricken mullet people that had Asiatic features. The people two important discoveries on this voyage: on the east and west coast of Florida. leaping and dancing like ballerinas across living in the Bahamas were called the La Florida and the Gulf Stream. The shipwrecked survivors on the south­ the water’s turquoise surface. Others dove Arawaks, a friendly people that were very In 1521, he formed a second expedition west coast of Florida were enslaved and deep: striking the net hard, driving their peaceful. He named them Indians because and sailed to the Charlotte Harbor vicinity sometimes sacrificed by the Calusa. CCA congratulates 3rd term honor roll students Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Third grade: Ruby Keith, Hendrix Kurtz, Brinley Harris, Case Herring, Branson Jack­ Lopez, Haden Patel and Jace Vallejo. Bristol Rives, Brooklyn Sergent, Sophia Val­ CLEWISTON — The Clewiston Christian man, Kyden Johnson and Karson Kline. Sixth grade: Abigail Domingo, Justin dez and Jeshua Yongco. Academy (CCA) would like to congratulate Second grade: Paisley Bellew, Aundres Fonseca, Jada Ifill, Madeline Jackson, Walter Fourth grade: Rebekah Reyes, Ansley its honor roll students for the third term. They Gonzalez, Easton Henry, Austin Jones, Jillian McKown, Daylen Moss, Harrison Polhill, Story and Riley Sutton. are as follows: Mathis, Alexis Pridgen, Kali Runkles, Mikaela Aundrea Sanchez, Tucker Sergeant, Sadler Fifth grade: Yara Ramadan. Vallejo and Trent Whitehurst. Soles, Mckenna Chancey, Aidan Katryan, A Honor Roll Sixth grade: Zachary Alston, Hilary Byers, Third grade: Quanteria Arnold, Chloe Hunter Lee, Ayden Llossas, Amelia Martin, Kindergarten: Reese Beck, Sebastian Imani Greaves, Hatton Kurtz, Sofia Miranda, Branaman, Liliana Cobb, Aniyah Gonzalez, Maya Mendez, Alyssa Murray, Phoebe Stowe Ehrenhauser, Kolten Kettner, Havana Kurtz, Abby Keith, Ada Keith and Sara Rodriguez. Aylee Harn, Noah Harrelson, Lydia Lee, and Prestyn Torres. Jenson Moss, Myla Rives and Boone Sergent.A/B Honor Roll Wildes Redish and Lailah Simon. The school would also like to congrat­ First grade: Brantley Alston, Jovan Drum­ Kindergarten: Penelope Cisneros, Cormac Fourth grade: Nathan Assefa, Landon ulate its most improved students: Boone mond, Kinley Garcia, Tyler Holcomb and Duffy, Sophia Espinosa, Case Hammock, Bellew, J’Lyne Billie, Brittney Casique, CohenSergent (K), Kyden Johnson (first), Trent Rainer Robbins. Jensen Harn, Kingston Hill, Aalaysia MeltonEspinosa, Breana Holcomb, Caleb Pitts, Whitehurts (second), Wildes Redish Second grade: Piper Beck, Brayden Ca- and Thomas Suggs. Isabella Planitario and Sergio Veg. (third), Aundrea Sanchez (sixth) and Alys­ sique, Zaihaley Cepeda and Katherine Pitts. First grade: Dagim Assefa, Malena Garcia, Fifth grade: Kaden Langston, AngelLuis sa Murray (sixth). Eastside Elementary announces honor roll students Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Emran, Aaron Zetino, Kinsli Williams, Caroli­Grase, Emma Mergott, Lillie Miranda, Lenora Raymond Spooner, De’Andra Taylor, Denise CLEWISTON — Eastside Elementary na Garcia, Damien Norby and Jamar Sawyer. Pearson, Alexavier Roman, Landon Brown, Valdes and Raquel Williams. School (EES) would like to congratulate its Third grade: Obdy Garcia, Valeria Hernan­ Logan Gutierrez, Tiana Maldonado and Fourth grade: Neftali Euceda, Leo Guerra, honor roll students: dez, Aviana Johnson, Brayden McNeil, Beridi-Princeton McCray. Manny Guerra, Jeanette Hernandez, Jayla ana Morales, Yulien Reyes, Ezdri Sanchez and Second grade: Jennifer Braulio-Mendez, A Honor Roll Holland, Angie Jasso, Jae’lin Johnson, Ley- Cor’Dell Ward. Beaitofi Davis, Ayannie Thomas, Aubrey Bur-lani Leon, Esmeralda Lopez, Jackson Mann, Kindergarten: Blake Ball, Balon Mckenna, Fourth grade: Isiah Cardenas, Janelle Cas­gis, Jaden Harripaul, Mia Hawkins, Enrique Christopher Martinez, Nathan Medrano, Evelyn Espinoza, Tanya Espinoza, AnnAle- tro, Shelby Danielson, Farhan Emran andreaLeon, Trenton Pagan, Samantha Ruiz-Grana- Kadence Mergott, Jacob Porth, Janiyah Pugh, ah Gonzalez, Daniel Granados, Mackenzie do, Aviana Salgado, Jordan Valdez, Johnqua- Hardy, Enrique Puentes and Emily Sanchez. Christian Santacruz, Jayden Smith, Frederick Grimes, Sa’Jah Hamin, Joseph Jackson, vius Rivers, Gustavo Ramirez and Aaliyah A/B Honor Roll Small, Gage Tate and Larryounna Willis. Alexia Longoria, David Love, Byron Marti­ Odoms. Fifth grade: Alyssa Acosta, Yadira Marti­ nez, Marley Mcghie, Marvin Mendez, Angel Kindergarten: Anthony Adams, Braylon Third grade: Jaleeyah Brown, Bella Perez, Yoana Ramirez, Joaquin Roquett and Butler, Josselyn Cruz, Jesus Garcia, Chris­ Byrd, Samuel Contreras, Zaira Derr, Adri­ nez, Kaylynn Armstrong, Alejandro Betan­ Cor’Mello Ward. tian Gil, Marah Hardy, Bryson Molina, Tyree an Eastmond, Liomar Echevarria, Chanel court, Jan-Carlos Braulio-Mendez, Joshua First grade: Kaleb Myers, Izabella Carde­ Moody, Ayrianna Moore, Jeremiah Murphy,Hunter, Yesenia Esparza, Kaleb Ford, Alain Brown, Paige Dixon, Fahima Emran, Ryleigh nas, Diego Bonilla, Reylit Garcia, Isandra Maria Palomares Martinez, Jasmin Ramzan- Forteza, Jose Garcia, Obday Garcia, Dejah Frotten, Daniel Hernandez, Anthony Hernan- Hurtado, Khalif Jones, Isabella Parodi-Castro huer, Jayson Rivera, Jaimarelis Semino, Henry, Valeria Hernandez, Kristian John­ dez-Rivera, Saifan Hoque, Jamaria Humprey, and Adleigh Sullivan. Evelio Torres and Alexavier Zavala. son, Leah Lowman, Leo Madrigal, Rocco Tyreek McCray, Jiromi Morales, Kaylee Second grade: Szhani Wheeler, Juan First grade: Angel Borrell, Emerson Mann, Arion Martin, Jamari Mills, Damarcus Ramos, Magali Ramzahuer-Casas, Naomi Cordova, Elijah Massey, Gavin Smith, Fariha Diaz-Domingo, Arturo Gomez, Iyannie Odoms, Quintero Santiago, Murad Ramadan, Salinas and Clayton Sparks. April 17, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun 7 Mary Ann Martin reflects on Lake Okeechobee

Part two or 15 years), that was when they also don’t know the process of spraying. If they to 6 to 8 feet tall. Have you all ever seen a 6- scraped from the Kissimmee River all the made all that stuff a lot more transparent or 8-foot-tall hyacinth? I have never. They’ve By Chris Felker way to the Indian Prairie Canal. I mean they for the public…” got some old pictures from the ’40s when Lake Okeechobee News went in there, and (took out) all the silt and But the companies that do the spraying there was a lot of blockage from those dead vegetation for however many years have lobbied the FWC intensely to CLEWISTON — Here are some further hyacinths when they were trying to make that had built up. They’d basically do like continue doing it, haven’t they? excerpts from our interview with 2019 this canal going across the lake … but I they used to do on Lake Toho; about every Ms. Martin replied, citing the FWC’s Sugar Festival honoree Mary Ann Martin haven’t seen any hyacinths. I’ve been here five or six years they’d do a drawdown on meeting Feb. 20-21 in Gainesville : “The during a Lake Okeechobee excursion for 40 years and I haven’t seen any even Lake Toho and go and scrape, get down to spray guys took up all the seats. They took aboard Martin Marine Center sales manager 4-foot-tall hyacinths. the original bottom, and then the proper up 80 percent of the chairs. They had four Koby Kreiger’s bass boat on March 11. “The reason that they’re spraying, vegetation grows back after the fact … so or five transport buses bring their sprayers Ms. Martin was talking about the lake’s and someplace it’s written, is that the it’s been 20 years since they’ve really done up there and all their employees. They filled appearance and her perceptions back anything environmentally good for this lake. that whole conference room, and I would Okeechobee Waterway has got to be when she and her husband, Roland, first That was when it got really low, down to 9 say 80 percent of ’em couldn’t even speak clean; it’s got to be cleared. You can’t have established the marine center and resort or 8-and-three-quarters feet. That’s terrible English. They were told to sit there, and blockage on the waterway since the corps in the 1980s, compared with its conditions for business, for navigation; you can’t even that’s what they did. There were people did all of this. And that was the only reason today, for both wildlife and sportsmen. cross the lake at that. But it’s good for the speaking in support. The guys that own they were supposed to spray, to keep the “This lake was like, just clear. It had that lake.” Okeechobee Waterway open. And guess tannic stain in it. You’d take your boat out, Applied Aquatics got up and spoke about Ms. Martin agreed, saying she favors what. They got carried away. and I’d wanna go fishing. And I dropped how important it was to spray.” letting the lake go low every few years but FWC officials in presenting information “You just eliminate more and more my anchor, and I looked out, and I was prefers that it be done respectfully of the watching all the little shiners, and all the about their spraying practices to local habitat. My proposal when I was at the lake’s natural cycles rather than through government bodies have stated that they commission meeting up in Gainesville, I little fish, so I just sat there, and I had the more engineering. have a plan for all of the various spraying proposed (they should) put some weirs on best time, not fishing, but just watching “We need storage north, I’ve always the bottom. It was clear; it looked like iced programs done statewide. some of these canals such as Fisheating said that. There’s plenty of land up there. Mr. Kreiger said: “And they may (have tea. And it was a sight to behold. You’d just They’ve got to quit selling that land off, and Creek. Have it way up, and have these see all these fish running around; a turtle’d a plan) … but if the public doesn’t know weirs catching these hyacinths. Indian hold it; have an area where, when that river about it, you would think that the spraying come up. I even saw a bass and it had comes down, that you’ve got an area to Prairie, some of these canals, you take it, swallowed a crappie and it was lodged in people would want to educate people to you dump it out on the ground. You might clean that water before it comes back into the best of their ability, just like we want to its throat and it was trying to throw it out, have a 10-foot-deep heap of hyacinths, the lake.” educate the public about the vegetation in and I was trying to rescue the fish, to help Won’t the Kissimmee River un- but the next day they’re only going to be a the lake and what good it does. And if we pull it out. Oh, it was a mess, but he finally straightening project, which is nearing foot deep because they’re all water. To me, all work together instead of fighting and got it out. But you know, if you stopped completion, help with that? butting heads … like Mary Ann said, we’re that’s the way … I mean, pretty soon, aren’t here, or you’d get over there by those four Yes, she answered, but: “That’s the not against spraying, we’d just like it to be a you going to get rid of the hyacinths if you islands, used to, the birds were so loud, you worst thing they ever did. God puts oxbows little bit more controlled.” keep catching them? I don’t even see any couldn’t hardly talk. You go over there now, and curves in your rivers so the water is Ms. Martin: “It needs to be more hyacinths now.” you don’t hear a bird. Not one. We’ve lost cleaned, so it runs over sand and it cleans it selective and regulated — or just selective. Part One of this series ran in the March our migrating birds. We’ve lost our ducks before it comes into the lakes. They made Have a little bit better regulation on it, I 27 Sweet Life in Hendry section and may for our duck hunters. And that means a lot a mistake, they spent millions and millions guess. be viewed online at lakeokeechobeenews. to us. It means that the lake’s not healthy. of dollars, now they’re spending millions com. Chris Felker can be reached at If the birds won’t come and stay, why? It’s and millions of dollars to try to get it back. “They’ve got this scare tactic. Well, if we the habitat. There’s nothing for them to Those people need to be fired. don’t spray that hyacinth, it’s going to grow [email protected]. eat. Coot Bay is over here; there used to be Do you see any evidence of 5,000 coots in this bay. You’re lucky if you improvement? see one. They’re all gone.” “Sure, but how long’s it going to take?” Why is that, do you think? she answered. “It was mainly the pesticides,” Mr. Said Mr. Kreiger: “You have to remember Kreiger said. it was that way for 50 years. The damage “Pesticides, absolutely. All those has been done, and it takes twice as long chemicals,” Ms. Martin said. “What they to fix it.” need to do is drop this lake temporarily Do you believe the brief interruption in down to 10-and-a-half feet. Let that bottom spraying that the Florida Fish and Wildlife CLEWISTON HOMES / MOBILE HOMES up around Moonshine, Monkey Box, which Conservation Commission implemented • 4/3.5 Large lot w/pool 1205 Pinewood $439,9K would go down, let it dry out and set it on will help? • 2/2 Condo Bass Capitol #704 Reduced $102.9K • 3/1 Cottage Style, updated 420 W. Circle $139K $119,9K fire. We will never, ever be able to dredge Ms. Martin responded: “I haven’t seen • 3/2 704 Arkansas Ave. $21,990 this lake because of the cost. And you’d the trucks (to indicate any spraying is still • 3/2 1525 Hendry Isles Blvd Custom Built home of 4.86 ac $325K • 3/2 343 Obispo Ave. $87K have to have a suction dredge. You can’t go going on). I understand we need to have 3/2 1525 Hendry Isles Blvd. MOORE HAVEN / LAKEPORT/LAKE PLACID $325K down there with a scoop because it would some spraying. But it needs to be selective LAKE ACCESS: $174,9K just ooze out. You have to have a vacuum spraying. 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Warehouse w/ • 1.25 ac. 625 N. Sendero St. Montura $12,5K $1,500,000 • 11 ac. 329 E. Obispo Ave. $22K Mr. Kreiger: “Yeah, but back when the Mr. Kreiger: “The problem is the public rail, newly remodeled. lake caught on fire (during the past decade doesn’t know the process of spraying. I (863) 983-8559 528 E. Sugarland Hwy. Clewiston, FL See our other listings at www.rawlsrealestate. 8 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun April 17, 2019

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Relay for Life event was a success LABELLE — Smiling faces abounded in LaBelle on Saturday, March 30, as people from across Hendry County arrived at Barron Park for the annual Relay for Life event. Various local companies and organizations sponsored the event, which took place from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. A total of eight sponsored teams par- ticipated, raising more than $58,000 and almost doubling the initial goal of $30,000. Team U.S. Sugar led the pack, easily surpassing their company’s initial sponsorship goal of $1,000 to reach a final total of $25,207. In the picture at far left are members of the U.S. Sugar team: Brooklyn A. Dejongh, Cheshire Cat (left) and Sarah Miller, Alice. Pictured in the middle is the Mad Hatters BBQ team, who were among the participants in the Relay for Life. Lastly, in the picture to the right, Sarah Miller (dressed as Alice) poses with a support team of Mad Hatters. Sarah Miller (Alice) is pictured with a support team of Mad Hatters. May 10 named Henry Co. Provider Appreciation Day

By Chris Felker all this put into our children every day. If Lake Okeechobee News we can reach them when they’re young, CLEWISTON — Hendry County com- we can really make a big difference in their missioners approved a proclamation declar- life.” Now Accepting New Patients ing May 10, 2019, as Provider Appreciation Commissioner Karson Turner said: “Miss Day at their meeting here Tuesday, April 9. Block and I worked hand-in-glove together Betsabee Castillo Guerrero, MD Susan Block from the Early Learning with a number of other business leaders Coalition of Southwest Florida appeared to and civic-minded people in the community speak on behalf of the resolution before the on the Education Improvement Task Force. Medicaid and Most Insurances Accepted. board. The Early Learning Coalition had provid- “We are proud to serve Hendry County,” Discounted Fees Based on Income. she said, and later posed for a photo with ed us some numbers that I vehemently disagreed with regards to our 4-year-old, the board. You can make an appointment with or VPK population, being engaged at the The resolution reads: “Whereas, the Betsabee Castillo Guerrero, MD by calling future of our state depends on the quality percentage thereof and throughout the 1-844-FHCSWF or 1-844-342-7935. of early childhood experiences provided to population of the county.” our young children; and whereas, of the 1.3 He said she asked him on what basis he million children under the age of 4 in Flori- was challenging the numbers, “and I ex- da, approximately two-thirds of them are in plained how I backed into it. ... Miss Block some form of child care at least part-time; took it upon herself to check the numbers and whereas, quality child care facilities that I provided and came back at the next and providers help ensure the well-being and success of young children throughout meeting, said ‘Commissioner, you were Florida; and whereas, the 2019 observance right ... but I’m going to make a commit- of Provider Appreciation Day calls attention ment to you that we’re going to work with to the importance of high quality child care Hendry County and the providers and we’re services while honoring providers for their going to increase these numbers.’ dedication to our children. Now ... we do And Miss Block, you’ve stood by that. hereby proclaim May 10, 2019, as Provid- You’ve done that. It’s been impressive to er Appreciation Day, and encourage all work with you. You don’t make any excus- Betsabee Castillo Guerrero, MD Hendry County residents to recognize the es; you say, ‘We have a problem; we’re go- positive impact of quality child care services is accepting new patients at our ing to address it’ ... and you say, ‘We have in the development of young children in First Choice Kidcare office located at: to roll up our sleeves and get to work!’ So I Hendry County.” 930 S. Main St., LaBelle, FL 33935 Chairman Mitchell Wills added, “We do appreciate you for doing that,” he finished, appreciate all that you do for our chil- to a roomful of applause. “National Quality Leader” dren — that is our future — and they are Chris Felker can be reached at cfelker@ “Path Excellence in Patient Service Award Winner” overlooked so much, so we do appreciate newszap.com.