Vol. 105 No. 30 Sunday, March 9, 2014 75¢ Plus tax County Fair opens Tuesday Special to the Okeechobee News “Fun at Every Turn” is the theme for the Eighth Annual Okeechobee County Fair, planned for March 11-16. Whether you go for the rides, livestock, food, exhibits, entertainment, or horse shows, there is much to see and do at the fair. Did you change The fair starts Tuesday and will open at 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and noon Friday – your clock? Sunday, Agri-Civic Center and Fairgrounds off 710 East. Daylight Saving Time Opening day, Tuesday, will be “Dollar Night” started today! with $1 entry, $1 rides, and $1 food items. Come out and see Okeechobee’s fi nest on Area road work Wednesday, Okeechobee Idol Night. Thursday night is Food Bank Night. Bring planned three cans of food for $2 entry. ... Page 16 Friday is “Student Day,”opening at noon, with special admission and armbands. Lake Levels Saturday is Fun Day at the fair. Sunday is “Family Day” with free admis- sion. Special to the Okeechobee News/Banana Derby 13.89 feet Horse events and shows include: The Okeechobee County Fair has added some new attractions this year, including Last Year: 14.20 feet See FAIR — Page 5 the popular Banana Derby. 6SRQVRUHG%\

3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW Fishing line recycling helps save wildlife 63DUURWW$YH Every day, improperly discarded monofi la- etc. Although the popular braided line cannot  ment fi shing line causes devastating problems be recycled, Okeechobee SWCD still encourag- Source: South Florida Water for marine life and the environment. Manatees, es the placement of it in the bins. The braided Management District. Depth sea turtles, fi sh and birds become injured from line is separated at the SWCD offi ce and dis- given in feet above sea level entanglements, or might ingest the line, often posed of after it is cut into smaller pieces. dying as a result. Human divers and swimmers, Three Okeechobee businesses recently as well as boat propellers are also at risk of en- joined the Monofi lament Recovery & Recycling tanglement. Program (MRRP). The Okeechobee Soil and Water Conserva- Among the fi rst, were Alex Pappas, owner tion District (SWCD) partnered with the Florida of Okeechobee Fishing Headquarters. The in- See page 4 for information about Fish and Wildlife Commission in 2008 to imple- door bin was set up in January 2014 and has how to contact this newspaper. ment the Monofi lament Recovery and Recy- already drawn interest. OFH felt it was part of cling Program (MRRP) in Okeechobee County. their responsibility as good stewards of the environment to provide an opportunity for Since then, 10 outdoor bins have been in- citizens and visitors of Okeechobee County a stalled at local boat ramps and Lock 7 Pier place to recycle their fi shing line and spools. (aka Jaycee Park). With the help of Earth Team Another participant is family-owned, Fast Okeechobee Fishing Headquarters is volunteers and employees, the line is collected Break. Blake Marsocci found it a great op- helping to recycle fi shing line. Left to about once a month. When enough fi nishing portunity for fi shermen to drop off their line right are Earth Team Volunteer, Brittany line is collected, it is sent off to Berkley Pure Serrano, OFH employees Corey Hall and Fishing to be recycled into tackle boxes, toys, See RECYCLE — Page 5 Chris Davis. 2 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MarchMay 27, 9, 20102014

OSWCD hosts Land Judging Contest Roofing with the name you trust! Special to the Okeechobee News tions like, soil order and texture, thickness of natural resources. On Friday, Feb. 28, the Okeechobee Soil rooting zones, permeability; and a home site The State FFA/4-H Land Judging Con- and Water Conservation District (OSWCD) evaluation for slope, drainage and fl ooding. test has been brought closer to home this ROOFING hosted their annual land judging contest at Objectives of the land judging contest are to year. Historically, the contest is held in north & REPAIRS Florida, but this year it is on March 28 in Williamson Cattle Company. This year was develop leadership talents and achieve the Residential Commercial exceptional because it included FFA teams broad objectives of character and effective Highlands County. This sparked the interest from Highlands and Palm Beach. Each FFA citizenship; develop an appreciation for the of more south Florida teams since travel ex- or 4-H land judging team must compete in a capability of the land; and improve personal penses will be less. Okeechobee Brahman FREE Estimates local contest to qualify for the state contest. knowledge and skills as well as family ap- Sr. FFA Chapter took home the Overall High Students evaluate the soil pits for condi- preciation for the importance of conserving Point Team award, as well as fi rst-third high Licensed and Insured St. Lic. CCC046939 point individuals. Okeechobee SWCD would like to thank Don’t make a Mistake! our host Williamson Cattle Company, FDACS Offi ce of Ag Water Policy, USDA Natural Re- Call Big Lake sources Conservation Service, Two Jacks LLC, OSWCD Board of Supervisors Nicki 863-763-ROOF (7663) Smith, Allen Smith, FFA Alumni, Okeecho- bee County Cattlewomen and countless other volunteers for organizing and working For Info, Call the event. For more information about the TH local contest, please visit www.okeecho- 763-7202 Fri., Mar. 7 - Thurs., Mar. 13TH beeswcd.com and www.landjudging.org for MOVIE TICKETS: state contest information. I: “300: RISE OF AN Adults EMPIRE” $6.50 R Fri., Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 & 9:00, Okeechobee Forecast Children 12 & under Sat., Sun. & Wed. 2:00, 4:15, $5.00 7:00 & 9:00, Mon 3:00 & 7:00 Senior Citizens II: “SON OF GOD” $5.00 all movies Fri., Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 & 9:20, Matinees PG-13 Sat., Sun. & Wed. 2:00, 4:20, $4.50 7:00 & 9:20, Mon 3:00 & 7:00 III: “MR. PEABODY & Special to the Okeechobee News SHERMAN” Overall High Point Team- Okeechobee Brahman Sr. FFA Chapter. Okeechobee Today: Plentiful sunshine. PG Fri., Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 & 9:00, High 79F. Winds light and Sat., Sun. & Wed. 2:00, 4:15, SWCD - Audrey Kuipers, Mary Baker, Jaymee Johnson, Brandon McKee and 7:00 & 9:00, Mon 3:00 & 7:00 Travis Register variable. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 56F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. “Always on Top of the Job” Extended Forecast Monday: Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 81F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night: Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions over- Re-Roofing Specialists night. Low 57F. Winds light and variable. Tuesday: Sunshine. High 84F. Winds • Metal & Shingle Roofs SW at 5 to 10 mph. • Flats & Leaks Repair Tuesday Night: Cloudy. Low 64F. Winds light and variable. FREE ESTIMATES Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies dur- ing the morning hours will give way to State Lic.#CCC1327338 Special to the Okeechobee News cloudy skies and rain in the afternoon. Land Judging teams from Sebring, Avon Park, Okeechobee and Glades Day High 82F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. 863-357-3838 Middle and Senior High Schools. Chance of rain 70%. Enjoy Great Seafood during the Lenten season

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Like 5 Not quite right rejoinder 3…7 “Do not judge others, and you will no for a weapon request so many other times we override God’s in- t 8 Life Savers, e.g. 57 Corporate __ 32 Roofer’s 42 Ultimatum be judged. 2 For you will be treated as you 13 Miss __ 58 45, say: Abbr. structions because of our own emotions material words or thoughts. True to His perfect and loving treat others. The standard you use in judging 14 Depression era 59 No longer 33 With 43 Protestant is the standard by which you will be judged. prog. hidden character, when God tells us not to judge consequences cleric 15 1983 World Cup 3 “And why worry about a speck in your 34 In shape 47 Layered others He is doing so because it is best for skiing champ DOWN everyone involved. God knows that we are friend’s eye when you have a log in your McKinney 1 No-goodnik 37 Sock seller minerals own? I often wonder if God is so direct when 38 Joseph’s 49 Auto title datum not able to judge fairly because we don’t 16 Abel, vis-à-vis 2 Summer cooler know the whole story. Our insight does not it comes to us judging others because our Adam: Abbr. 3 Form hastily, as second son 52 Perch for a puma qualify us to judge others. A perfect example judgment of others ultimately turns people 17 Try judgment ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: away from Jesus. Casting Crowns puts it this 18 Saw 4 Old Renault of this is when God chose David to be King. The limited insight of those involved was not way in their song “If We Are The Body.” … 19 Controversial 5 In agreement “A traveler is far away from home. He sheds fuel 6 Inconsequential able to see the value and potential of David his coat and quietly sinks into the back row. 21 Annoys 7 It doesn’t last as king. I Samuel 16:6-8 says…6 When they 22 “No way!” 8 Feature of many entered, he looked at Eliab and thought, The weight of their judgemental glances tells 23 Kyrgyzstan a monster movie “Surely the LORD’S anointed is before Him.” him that his chances are better out on the border town 9 Troublemakers 7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look road. Jesus payed much too high a price for 24 Birmingham 10 Passed the test at his appearance or at the height of his stat- us to pick and choose who should come. band, briefly in a big way And we are the body of Christ.” Mark Hall, 25 Fed. auditing 11 Mountain ure, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the the writer of this song, makes an incredibly agency demarcation important point ... that Jesus paid much too 26 Shout 12 “Teen Angel” et outward appearance, but the LORD looks high a price for us to determine who de- 27 Entered al. at the heart.” 8 Then Jesse called Abinadab 29 But, to Brutus 15 Enticing ad and made him pass before Samuel. And he serves His grace. 30 Replete 20 Called for 31 Divisions 21 Nonsense politiques 28 Harrow rival Letters to the editor 34 Pig thief of 29 Leave be rhyme 30 Stem at sea [email protected] 12/10/11 “Mickey” Mann Jr. Ft. Drum. Sheriff May was honored to have 35 Waterproof his wealth of law boots brand will be missed 36 One arriving enforcement knowl- during the It is with great sadness, we announce edge and made him overture, say 38 Literary the death of one of Okeechobee County a Special Deputy contraction Sheriff’s Offi ce most cherished employees. where he served as 39 Platoon Special Deputy Marvin “Mickey” Mann, Jr., a volunteer conduct- provender 40 Lending passed away on February 26, 2014. ing investigations letters Special Deputy Mann has been a spe- and security checks 41 Small trip in the Ft. Drum area. cial deputy with the department since his 44 Words With The Okeechobee Friends, e.g. retirement with the Martin County Sheriff’s Marvin “Mickey” 45 Macavity County Sheriff’s Of- Offi ce in January 2013. Mickey had been in Mann, Jr. creator’s fi ce greatly mourns monogram law enforcement over 53 years, starting his 46 Idle fancy the loss of our friend and co-worker. He was 48 Tray carrier, service at the Palm Beach Police Depart- greatly respected and admired. perhaps ment in 1960. His career led him to the St. Sheriff May said of his passing, “In the 50 Series of clips Lucie County Sheriff’s Offi ce and then to 51 Sleep inducer Treasure Coast area, if there has ever been 52 Airport the Martin County Sheriff’s Offi ce, where he a law enforcement legend, it would truly screening org. achieved the rank of Undersheriff. be Mickey Mann. He was a cop’s cop and a 53 They’re above pvts. In 2013, when he retired, he asked Sher- man’s man and he will be sorely missed by 54 Kisser By Robert A. Doll the entire law enforcement community.” 12/10/11 iff Paul C. May if he could continue to serve (c)2011 Tribune Media Services, Inc. the community where he currently lived in Michele Bell, PIO March2 9, 2014 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20105

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while fueling their boats and stocking up on their fi shing supplies for a great day out on Lake Okeechobee or the Kissimmee River. Mr. Marsocci said he wants to “ensure the preservation of the environment for future generations.” Garrard’s Bait and Tackle, a locally- owned business since 1972 has also joined Okeechobee SWCD’s efforts with MRRP program. Leif Garrard also felt an obligation to help out in any way possible. “It not only benefi ts the fi sh and wildlife, but the tour- ism in our county,” he said. “It is in our best interest to keep our waterways free of debris to continue to attract visitors to our area.” For more information, visit the SWCD website at www.okeechobeeswcd.com or on Facebook. Special to the Okeechobee News More volunteers are needed to collect Special to the Okeechobee News Garrard’s Bait & Tackle Shop is helping Recycling fi shing line at Fast Break are line or perform maintenance on the outdoor with the fi shing line recycling program. bins. Audrey Kuipers, Okeechobee SWCD Left to right are Brittany Serrano, Leif and Kyle Monti, Fast Break employee. Stop by Okeechobee SWCD located in and Emily Garrard. People have so much to do a great show by the entrants and the crown- — steak tid-bits, corn dogs, candied apples, and so little time to do it. FAIR ing of the Queen Miss Teen and Little Miss. funnel cakes, giant donuts, cotton candy, Okeechobee Miss Teen has the opportunity roasted corn, Tex-Mex, kettle korn, and Continued From Page 1 much more to tickle your taste buds! To help you deal with your to participate in the Miss Florida USA Teen For a complete schedule and information time constraints, we pack • Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March Contest or receive a special scholarship. visit: www.okeechobeecountyfair.com. 8, Jackpot Barrel Races in the big arena; this little There will be lots of good food at the fair See you at the Fair! Fun at Every Turn! • March 15, the Extreme Trail Challenge newspaper with lots of rele- Show in the outside arena; and, • Sunday, March 16, Sunday, Ranch vant and useful informa- Horse Competition, in the outside arena. Wade Shows will be back with thrilling tion. rides, kiddie rides, armbands every day, and games of chance. The Competitive Events Tent will include We want you to learn what baking, canning, horticulture, quilts, paint- you need to know quickly, ing, photography, sewing, poster contest, wood carving, leather working, and a Lego so you can building contest. All contests have separate categories for youth and adults. experience and enjoy your Wonderful presentations by each community fully. Okeechobee school will also be on display. Also back this year will be competitions for Duct Tape Creations, Trash to Treasures, How are we doing? Digitally Enhanced Photos, and Table Deco- rating Displays. The Fun-Time Corn Box will be back in Let us know by emailing the big exhibit tent with commercial and non-Profi t exhibits. [email protected] or The ever popular petting zoo will be back with a giraffe, exotic animals, and a new calling your editor. walk-through bird aviary to delight all ages. The Magic of Lance Gifford will return with Magic and Hypnosis Shows. New this year is the Disc-Connected K-9s featuring rescue dogs that are world frisbee champions. Also new is the Banana Derby – racing Monkeys riding dogs! The 4-H and FFA students will show poul- try, rabbits, lambs, goats, pigs, steers, beef breeding and dairy cattle beginning on Sat- urday, March 8, and ending with the annual Livestock Sale, starting at 4 p.m. on Satur- day, March 15. Come out and support our youth! The Miss Teen and Little Miss Okeecho- Community Service bee County Fair Pageant will be held on Through Journalism Sunday, March 9, at the High School Lecture Hall starting at 7 p.m. The pageant features 26 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MarchMay 27, 9, 20102014 Community Events Masons hold breakfast Roundtable meeting set The Masonic Lodge, at 107 N.W. 5th, will The executive roundtable of the Shared Brought hold its Sunday breakfast on March 9, for Services Network of Okeechobee County to you 863.763.6461 $6, with eggs, pancakes and all the fi xings will conduct its bi-monthly meeting at 1:30 from 8 to 11 a.m. Proceeds benefi t local p.m. on Friday, March 14, in the board room by: Mason giving. Public is welcome and carry Lic#CAC1817236 of the Okeechobee County School Board of- outs are available. fi ce. This forum provides a mechanism for HIV art exhibit at Festival Legion offers Sunday bingo dialogue and problem solving in our com- A mobile art exhibit will be open to the American Legion Post 64 will host bingo Retired educators meet munity through the collaborative efforts of public, depicting the lives of Florida resi- The Okeechobee Retired Educators will on Sunday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. Doors will our local decision makers. The public is in- dents living with HIV and AIDS through larg- meet on Monday, March 10, beginning at vited. For information, call Sharon Vinson at open at 5 p.m. Kitchen will offer a limited er-than-life portraiture, video interviews, and 11 a.m. in the meeting room of Beef O’ Bra- 863-462-5000, ext. 257. journal writing, on Sunday, March 9, at the menu. Proceeds will benefi t the American dys. Any retired educator is invited to join us. Members are reminded to bring books Speckled Perch Festival in Flagler Park (Hwy Legion veterans programs. Open to the pub- 70 and 3rd Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For to donate to Hooked on Books. We would Benefi t held for fi re victims information, call Tara Menendez at 407-629- lic with free WIFI for the lounge and dining also like to announce that we will have a A Quarter Auction will be held to benefi t 9484 Ext. 211. room patrons. booth in the park on March 8 and 9 dur- fi re victims on Saturday, March 22, from 1 ing the Speckled Perch Festival at which to 5 p.m. at the VFW (Big Lake) Post 10539, you can purchase the Okeechobee Historic Obituaries Ornament for $15 which funds our scholar- at 3912 U.S. 441 S.E. There will be a 50/50, ships or perhaps pick up some of the best door prize and lots of auction items! Come out and help support two families who lost Obituaries should be submitted to Samuel Guy Neese, Jr., 76 paring knives or whisks for $5 to help fund the Okeechobee News by e-mailing our “End the Hunger” project. their home in a fi re! For information, con- SUMTERVILLE — Samuel Guy Neese, Jr. of tact Tammi Kelly at 772-708-6764 or email at [email protected]. Customers may also Sumterville, Fla. died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at [email protected]. request photos and links to online guest Tampa, Fla. He was Okeechobee Shrine Club books. A link to the obituaries is available at born November 26, The Okeechobee Shrine Club, at 1740 www.newszap.com. 1937 in Fort Lauder- S.W. 53rd St., will hold a spaghetti dinner on Green market meeting set dale, Fla. Tuesday, March 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Okeechobee may soon have a green Mr. Neese was a reservations are not required. The Shrine market where local farmers and backyard Heating and Air Spe- Club is please to offer smoke free dining. For Macy ‘Diddy’ Sutton cialist and a member your listening and dancing pleasure, music gardeners can sell fresh produce. Potential of Wahoo Baptist is provided 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds ben- growers, interested farmers and gardeners Rucks, Sr., 73 Church. He was also efi t Shrine charities. For more information are invited to attend the next co-op meeting, OKEECHOBEE — Macy “Diddy” Sutton Rucks, a member of the Lo- on the activities of the Okeechobee Shrine set for Monday, March 24, at 6 p.m. at the Sr. of Okeechobee died March 5, 2014. He was cal Union 725 in Club, please contact Kip Gardner at 863- Okeechobee County Extension Offi ce. Let born August 22, Miami, Fla. the VFW, 357-0427, Dr. Randall Mims at 863-763-9200 your friends know that they can soon look 1940 in Fort Payne, and the American or the Shrine Club at 863-763-3378. forward to having a consolidated location to Alabama to Emmett Legion in Lake Pana- purchase fresh, local produce. and Glenn Sutton soffkee. Elks change meeting place Rucks. A resident of He is survived by his wife, Vicki L. Neese of Okeechobee for 55 Sumterville, Fla.; son, Samuel G. ‘Bud’ (Ami) This is an important notice to all Elk mem- CCC to meet years, he was a Neese, III of Okeechobee, Fla.; daughters, Bren- bers. As of March 1, the Elks Lodge 2871 will The Community Collaborative Council NO LONGER meet at the VFW South in Trea- member of Oakview da Lee (Dennis) Williams of Okeechobee, Fla., of the Okeechobee County Shared Services Baptist Church. He surer Island. All future meetings and events Roxanne Neese of Jupiter, Fla., and Patricia Network will conduct their monthly meet- started Dry Lake (Dale) Pringle of Gainesville, Fla.; step-son, Jerry will take place at the American Legion Post Dairy with his father, 64, at 501 S.E. Second St. The next meeting ing on Tuesday, March 25, at 10 a.m. in Andrews; step-daughters, Lori Collop (Rob) Du- the board room of the Okeechobee County mother and brothers laney, and Michelle Lancaster; brother, Leslie H. will be on Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. School Board offi ce. March special guest which then led to (Toni) Neese of Bushnell, Fla.; sister, Linda Q. Signs will be posted at the entrance as to Milking R Dairy. He Neese of Cullman, Ala.; 11 grandchildren, and which room we are using. For information, speakers will be: Wanda Klesper – Okeecho- enjoyed volunteering at his church and summer- nine great-grandchildren. call our ER, Jerry Jones 863-634-1605. bee Senior Services and Darlene Forage – ing in North Carolina. A Visitation will be held at Purcell Funeral AAA SHINE. The purpose of the meeting is Mr. Rucks was preceded in death by his daugh- Home Chapel, Bushnell, on Saturday, March 8, VFW has St. Pat’s day feast to allow the community to identify issues, ter, Cindy Revels and brother, Boyd Rucks. 2014 from 10 to 11 a.m. Graveside Services will VFW Post 10539, at 3912 U.S. 441 S.E., collaborate, and share information regard- He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Wanda follow at Evergreen Cemetery at 11:30 am with will have a corned beef dinner on Monday, ing services for children and their families. Rucks; son, Macy Sutton Rucks, Jr. (Kris); two Pastor Paul Alonso presiding. March 17. Dinner is served from 2 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and ev- daughters, Robin Bailey (Chris) and Julie Kotula Online condolences may be left at until gone. Dinner is $7. Public welcome. eryone is welcome to attend. For informa- (Pete) all of Okeechobee; nine grandchildren; www.purcellfuneralhome.com Proceeds are for veterans unmet needs. For ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Neil Rucks tion, please call Sharon Vinson at 863-462- Arrangements entrusted to Purcell Funeral information, call 863-763-2308. 5000, ext. 257. (Rita) of Dade City and Charlie Rucks (Susan) of Home, Bushnell, FL. Lake Placid; sister-in-law, Mary Alice Rucks of Okeechobee; son-in-law, Gary Revels. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014 at Oakview Baptist Church with Pastor John Garrison and Dr. Chan Garrett offi ciating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Stay in the know with an Memorial contributions may be made to Hos- E-subscription pice of Okeechobee, PO Box 1548, Okeechobee, FL 34973 or Oakview Baptist Church, 677 SW 32nd ST, Okeechobee, FL 34974. 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Visit RaulersonHospital.com or call 763-9228 to find a physician or learn more about our orthopedic services. March2 9, 2014 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20109 Gopher named to Florida Hall of Fame Special to the Okeechobee News of Tampa Bay in order to ensure that they can TALLAHASSEE—Florida Governor Rick continue the work that she started there long Scott has selected three outstanding Florida into the future. She also served the community women for induction into the Florida Wom- as a Hillsborough County Commissioner from en’s Hall of Fame; Dottie Berger MacKinnon 1994-1998. On May 4, 2011 Dottie was honored formerly of Tampa, Sheriff Susan Benton of with the Ellsworth G. Simmons Good Govern- Sebring, and Louise Jones Gopher of Brigh- ment Award by the Hillsborough County Com- ton Seminole Reservation. missioners in recognition of the signifi cant Governor Scott chose the three women role that she played in improving government from a list of 10 distinguished nominees select- through leadership and vision. ed by the Florida Commission on the Status of “Each year, the Women’s Hall of Fame com- Women for making signifi cant contributions mittee must choose only ten nominees from a to the improvement of life for women and long list of highly accomplished women in our all citizens of Florida. “Throughout my life, I state. With each nomination we read, we are have been blessed to be surrounded by strong, reminded that women are leaders in every sec- amazing women. My mom always inspired and tor of society,” stated Elizabeth Pines, chair of challenged us to do our best. I have a beautiful, the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Committee. accomplished wife and two amazing daugh- “Their dedication to their work has impacted ters who are unrelenting in pursuing their own Special to the Okeechobee News their communities and the state in a powerful dreams. I hear stories of great mothers and Louise Gopher rode in the Chalo Nitka and meaningful way.” daughters as I travel the Sunshine State. The Parade in Moore Haven on March 1. “It is an honor for the Florida Commission three women who are being inducted into the on the Status Women to be involved in the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame today serve as is credited with helping to increase the number recognition of women and their accomplish- a proud example to all Florida families. Their of tribal members who have pursued higher ments each year through the Florida Women’s dedication to serving others has improved the education, including 11 with degrees from, or Hall of Fame. The Governor has chosen three currently enrolled at, FSU. At the time of her lives of countless individuals and their legacy is outstanding women,” stated Laurie Pizzo, retirement in 2007, a remarkable 90 percent a reminder of the important role that women chair of the Commission. “Their impact on have played all throughout Florida history,” of tribal members were active participants in the programs administered by the Seminole all citizens of Florida provides evidence of the stated Governor Scott. critical role that women have played in shap- Louise Jones Gopher of the Brighton Indian Tribe’s Education Department. ing our state.” Reservation was the fi rst female member of Sheriff Susan Benton of Sebring is the fi rst Governor Scott will conduct the induction the Seminole Tribe of Florida to earn a college female sheriff elected in a general election in degree, graduating from Florida Atlantic Uni- the history of the state of Florida and is cur- ceremony for the Hall of Fame on Wednesday, versity with a degree in business. As a former rently serving her third term. Sheriff Benton March 12, at 5 p.m. in the Capitol Courtyard director of education for the Seminole Tribe is a fi fth-generation Floridian who has served in Tallahassee. The induction ceremony is of Florida, she has been a champion of edu- in law enforcement for over 35 years. She has open to the public. All persons attending the cation for all its members. Born in a chickee risen through the ranks by gaining the respect ceremony are encouraged to arrive at least 30 in a Fort Pierce Seminole camp, Ms. Gopher and admiration of her colleagues and superiors minutes prior to the event. spoke no English when she entered school. while continually seeking her education, attain- Nonetheless, she became the fi rst Seminole ing a Master’s Degree in Public Administration FLORIDA FARMLAND AUCTION woman to graduate with a four-year college and Certifi cation as a Florida Public Manager. degree. Known for her dedication to the pres- She has consistently gone above and beyond ervation of Seminole Tribe of Florida culture, her duties to serve her community with innova- Ms. Gopher was a driving force behind the tive solutions while pushing for programs such St. Lucie and Indian River Counties development of the tribe’s fi rst charter school, as the Special Victims Unit to protect the elder- known as “Pemayetv Emahakv” or “Our Way” ly and the children from victimization, mentor 2,884+/- Acres — Offered in 13 Tracts School, which opened its doors in 2007. With and educate youth, providing substance abuse a focus on American Indian culture, the school and mental health treatment within the jail all addresses the problem of cultural preserva- while holding offenders accountable. • Producing Groves tion that all Native Americans face by teaching Dottie Berger MacKinnon, formerly of • Suitable for Produce, Sugar Cane, Sod Seminole Tribe of Florida language and tradi- Tampa, was a tireless advocate for women tions to its young members. and has left her footprint throughout the Bay • Potential for Development As a recognized authority and author on area. She was one of the founders of Joshua tribal history and cultural preservation, Ms. House, a safe haven for abused, abandoned, • State-of-the-Art Packinghouse Gopher also was instrumental in the develop- and neglected children, in Tampa and she pas- ment of FSU’s groundbreaking course, “His- sionately supported the children served there • Excellent Water tory of the Seminoles and Southeastern Tribes, since 1992. After founding the institution she th Pre-Contact to Present,” which was offered to helped the group establish a $1.2 million en- Wednesday, April 16 • 10am dowment through the Community Foundation students for the fi rst time in 2006. Ms. Gopher Auction Site: Town Hall at Tradition, Port St. Lucie, FL


  
 

  

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Special to the Okeechobee News Special to the Okeechobee News Rotary Club hosts guest speaker Seminole Jacket Winner The Okeechobee Rotary Club enjoyed a presentation from Lawrence Beck- The lucky winner of a drawing at the Battle of Okeechobee for a Seminole ett (pictured here with Donna Gaiser, club president) on Feb. 11. Mr. Beckett Jacket was Jim Vensel (right). The jacket was hand made by Maggie Osce- has made several trips to provide relief to impoverished areas of several Af- ola and was donated to the event by Chief Judge Moses Osceola, Seminole rican nations. Mr. Beckett has been a relentless fundraiser for our club and Tribe of Florida and owner of Seminole Boutique. Making the presentation is we have provided him with $500 in order to drill a well for some of those in Dowling Watford (left) of the Okeechobee Battlefi eld Friends. need overseas. Thank you for your service above self, Mr. Beckett! WE BUY CARS! 863-467-5243 Se Habla Español Consignments welcome 147 Hwy 441 SE *Plus Tax, Tag & Dealer Fees Okeechobee We Finance 2000 Honda Civic 2002 Toyota Solara Convertible 2003 Mazda B2300 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004 Ford CV 200 Chrysler 3aciÀ ca Auto, 4 cycl, A/C, Loaded, Low Miles Auto, V6, A/C,, Leather Int, Loaded Auto, A/C, New tires, Beadliner Auto, V8, 4x4, Leather Int, Loaded Leather Interior, V8, A/C, 93,461 miles Auto, 6 cycl, A/C, 7 Pass, Loaded

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Special to the Okeechobee News/OMS OMS Students of the Week These OMS Students of the Week for Feb. 28 wanted to make themselves into a human alphabet (Evan is our exclamation point!). Congratulations to (in no particular order): Nate Watson, Lillian Pethybridge, Esrat Jahan, Gage Lowery, Evan Neal, Daniel Phillips, Edwardo Taylor, Jr., Alyssa Howard and Brenda Aguilar (not pictured). Way to go, Warriors!

Special to the Okeechobee News/CES Central Students of the Week Central Elementary School would like to congratulate its students of the week for the week of Feb. 24: Jennifer Denova, Emeriah Rodriguez, Ricardo Martinez, Bradyn Lineberry, Arabella Adams, Justin Hutcherson, Shenny Perez-Lopez, Malia Garces, Jose Valdez, Zoyee Ramirez, Erick Rayo, Dylan Jennings, Cameron Allen, Kaylee Nesby, Harmoni Randolph, Crystal Garcia, Andres Gomez, Colton Wood, Kaitlyn Freeman, Desel Arnold, Anahi Calvillo, Jennifer Santillan, Aaren Cruz-Gancerez, Maria Campos, Ryleigh Hortman, Beautiful Smith, Leon Edouard and Gianna Salerno. 214 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MarchMay 27, 9, 20102014 Bass season off to record-breaking start By Bob Wattendorf, with John ning 12-pound, 3-ounce bass last March in a than the fi rst four months, and more than bream, crappie, catfi sh and striped bass). Cimbaro and KP Clements neighborhood pond on a Rat-L-Trap. twice as many entries in December 2013 com- • Lake Weohyakapka (Lake Walk-in-Wa- FWC The winner of the 2013 Phoenix 619 bass pared with December 2012. The fi rst possible ter; 7,500 acres); boat, powered by Mercury, was surprised Hall of Fame entry (greater than 13 pounds) • Lake Okeechobee (470,000 acres); Largemouth bass – angler Frank Ay. His prize was presented to is awaiting verifi cation. Besides checking out • Everglades Water Conservation areas 2 Florida bucket-mouths him following a club tournament on Lake the gallery, under “view catches” at Trophy- and 3 (1,125 square miles); – are showing up in Okeechobee by professional bass angler CatchFlorida.com, you should also review the • West Lake Tohopekaliga (Lake Toho; abundance this winter, Bobby Lane, Champeau and KP Clements, rules and prizes. Then follow us at Facebook. 18,810 acres); with an outstanding year the TrophyCatch coordinator. Ay won the com/TrophyCatchFlorida to see the latest en- • Lake Kissimmee (34,976 acres); projected by Florida Fish $40,000 grand prize via a random drawing tries and get updates on special events. • Lake George (46,000 acres); and Wildlife Conserva- from among 4,000 anglers who registered The peak season is still in front of us, and • Lake Monroe (9,400 acres); tion Commission (FWC) for TrophyCatch the fi rst season. See the Tro- FWC biologists have worked to narrow down • Rodman Reservoir (9,500 acres); biologists. phyCatch Florida YouTube channel (YouTube. a list of top sites to recommend to bass an- • Lake Tarpon (2,500 acres); The fi rst year of TrophyCatch ended, and com/TrophyCatchFlorida) for coverage of glers for 2014 based on data from anglers, • Lake Istokpoga (28,000 acres); the awards were all given out, but the chal- these awards. scientifi c sampling and an understanding of • Tenoroc Fish Management Area (8,400 lenge is on for year two. For the second year, which began Oct. habitat trends and local conditions. By par- acres); TrophyCatch rewards anglers for catching, documenting and releasing largemouth bass 1, documenting a TrophyCatch has gotten ticipating in TrophyCatch, you can help these • Winter Haven Chain of Lakes (more heavier than 8 pounds in Florida. simpler. Start with a free registration at Tro- biologists improve management and conser- than 4,000 acres of fi shable waters); and, Bob Williams of Alloway, N.J., earned phyCatchFlorida.com, and you will be en- vation of trophy bass. By releasing them alive • Mosaic Fish Management Area (1,000 the TrophyCatch Championship ring for the tered to win a Phoenix bass boat, powered (a mandatory condition of TrophyCatch), acres). fi rst season. 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Report violators by calling Perez at a special ceremony at West Lake To- the website. Every verifi ed entry gives you 10 specifi c local fi shing tips, local contacts, spe- 888-404-3922, *FWC or #FWC on your cell hopekaliga by Experience Kissimmee repre- more chances for the Phoenix boat drawing cifi c rules, access points, attractors, ramps and phone, or texting to [email protected]. Sub- sentatives Debby Guertin and Terry Segraves, in October. quarterly updates. The website also includes scribe to FWC columns and news updates by along with Champeau. Perez caught the larg- The second year is off to a great start, with top destinations for other black bass species visiting MyFWC.com, and selecting the “Sign est TrophyCatch-verifi ed bass from Osceola 63 Lunker entries (8-9.9 pounds) and 26 Tro- (e.g., spotted bass, shoal bass and Suwan- up for updates” button on the top right of the County to win the prize. He caught his win- phy Club (10-12.9 pounds) recorded in less nee bass) and other freshwater fi shes (e.g., pages. March2 9, 2014 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201015 Happiness helps lower blood pressure & stress Ask Florence physical aptitudes of several thousand se- paper, “show links between positive well- Researchers issued a pretty simple pre- niors. being and reduced risk of impairments in scription: Enjoy life. News from the Visiting Nurses Association Their fi ndings will make you smile—or at activities of daily living.” Even if you’ve always been the glass-half- least plan to a lot more. Seniors with a sunny view reported fewer empty type, there’s good news. A different, “He who is of a calm and happy nature The Canadian Medical Association Jour- troubles performing daily acts and activities. separate study of more than 10,000 seniors will hardly feel the pressure of age, but to nal published a study conducted by Univer- And head-to-head, the mirthful lapped the in two continents found people becoming him is of an opposite disposition, youth and sity College London involving 3,200 seniors melancholy, even walking faster and more happier as they age. Researchers theorized age are equally a burden.”—Plato aged 60 and older over an eight-year period. smoothly. the seniors benefi ted from the development Health equals happiness. Or does happi- The study covered many aspects of daily life, Of course, the jubilant shared other quali- of keener coping mechanisms and more re- ness lead to health? separating participants by age in groups of ties. The younger group, as well as wealthi- alistic life expectations—as well as dealing Eager to answer this chicken-and-egg 60-69, 70-79 and 80 and older. Some ques- er, married and better-educated participants with diminished work pressures. question of the mind-body connection, re- tions/statements seniors rated included: reported higher levels of happiness and ease In fact, the fi ndings showed trends in searchers recently studied the attitudes and • “I enjoy the things that I do.” of mobility. But in making adjustments that human happiness starting at a high in child- • “I enjoy being in the company of oth- accounted for social, socioeconomic and hood, lowering later, cratering in the mid-40s ers.” marital status, researchers found partici- and then rising with each successive year. • “On balance, I look back on my life pants with gloomy views were three times Now there’s something to look forward to. with a sense of happiness.” more likely to later struggle with bathing, And better to start now, so you can enjoy all Turns out, sourpusses risk more than dressing and other daily activities. the health and increased mobility that accom- extra wrinkles. They hazard an 80 percent The power of positive thinking indeed. panies a life of looking on the bright side. greater chance of developing at least two The researchers—who found in an ear- Most medical inquiries are best served lier study that happiness helps blood pres- by consulting your physician or a qualifi ed physical impairments as they age. specialist and this “Ask Florence” is no sub- Meanwhile, their Pollyannaish counter- sure and stress levels—concluded a positive stitute for professional exams and insights. parts, lead author of the study Dr. Andrew outlook triggers biological responses that To reach Ask Florence, please email Nico- Steptoe told the Daily Globe and Mail news- contribute to healthier functioning. lette.Christie@vnafl orida.org.

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(70E Next to ABC Liquor) 9am - 5pm 216 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MarchMay 27, 9, 20102014 Road Watch OCSO Investigations The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce • 600 block of N.W. 21st Lane The Florida Department of Transporta- GLADES COUNTY investigated reports of the following crimes • 600 block of N.W. 21st Lane tion advises motorists to use caution in ar- • SR 78 from Buckhead Ridge to In- last week. • 500 block of N.W. 16th St. eas where road work is underway. Work is dian Prairie Canal: Maintenance project: • 3000 block of S.E. 21st Court planned this week in the following areas. ASSAULT • 2700 block of U.S. 441 S. Crews will be trimming and chipping trees • 2100 block of S.E. 40th Ave. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY in the right of way. Motorists can expect the • 100 block of S.W. 18th Ave. FRAUD westbound lane to be closed from 9 a.m. to • SR 710 from SR 70 to the Martin • 1700 block of U.S. 441 N. • 9900 block of S.W. 40th Terrace 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Flaggers • 2100 block of S.E. 40th Ave County line: Maintenance project: Crews • 5400 block of S.E. 67th Ave. will direct traffi c. Motorists are asked to use • 2500 block of N.W. Eighth St. will be working on the shoulder and repair- caution as crews work in the roadway. BURGLARY ing non-paved driveways on both sides of • SR 78 from Herbert Hoover Dike to • 3200 block of N.W. 40th Drive THEFT the road. No lane closures are scheduled, Canal Boat Ramp: Construction project: • 3700 block of N.W. Seventh St. • 3200 block of U.S. 441 S. however, use caution and watch for work- Crews will continue removing and replac- • 1400 block of S.E. Fourth St. • 2000 block of S.W. 34th Terrace ers close to the road. ing the asphalt on the roadway beginning at • 2100 block of S.E. 29th St. • SR 78 from Okeechobee County the Canal Boat Ramp and proceeding south CRIMINAL MISCHIEF • 800 block of S.E. 13th St. line to Lemkin Creek Bridge: Con- to the Herbert Hoover Dike. Crews will also • 2800 block of U.S. 441 N. • 3200 block of S.E. 33rd Terrace continue widening turn lanes at Old Lake • 600 block of N.W. 21at Lane • 32700 block of U.S. 441 N. struction project: Expect daytime lane clo- • 600 block of N.W. 21st Lane • 900 block of N.E. 70th Ave. sures with fl aggers directing traffi c Monday Port Road, North Lake Estates and County through Friday as crews continue work- Road 721. Motorists should watch for fl ag- ing on the shoulders. Motorists should use gers directing traffi c throughout the project, caution, be prepared to stop and add time be prepared to stop and add time in their Did you submit a page of news, in their schedule to reach their destination. schedule to reach their destination. Improve- Project improvements include removing ments on this project include removing and replacing the existing asphalt, widening the but only one line got in the paper? and replacing the existing asphalt, adding roadway in several locations, adding shoul- shoulders, replacing guardrail, and signing ders, replacing guardrail, adding or replac- You can have it your way! 100 words and one photo for only $25! and pavement markings. Expected comple- ing drainage pipe beneath some driveways, tion is spring of 2014. The contractor is Law- replacing mailboxes and signing and pave- Publish Your News today! rence Lynch Corp. ment markings. Expected completion is fall • SR 70 E. from the Okeechobee city of 2014. The contractor is Lawrence Lynch Just visit www.newszap.com, limits to Northeast 30th Avenue: Main- Corp. tenance project: Crews are repairing the • SR 29 from SR 78 to York Branch: click on your community, sidewalk on both sides of the roadway. No Maintenance project: Crews will be cutting lane closures are scheduled, however, use grass behind the silt fence from 8 a.m. to 5 and then on the link caution and watch for workers close to the p.m., Monday through Thursday. No lane for Publish Your News. road. closures are expected for this work. March 9, 2014 Okeechobee News 17 Real Estate Directory

LAKE OKEECHOBEE OTIVATED ACCESS - M ELLER CANAL ON S BOTH SIDES. 1/3 of an acre corner lot, large workshop area. RV hookup with plenty of room. Good seawall, water on both sides, 10 minutes to locks. Plenty of parking on this beautiful lot. Many trees including Cypress, Banana, Avocado and Loquat . Fenced in yard. Shed could be efficiency plumbed for bathroom. New metal roof in 2006. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING. Priced to Sell. MLS 206856, $69,900.

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FLYING “G” ESTATES ~ Wondrous Waterfront Living! 3 Bd/ 2 Ba/ 2 Gar, 2003 CBS Custom Home. 12-16’ vaulted ceilings, (863) 763-2104 • Se Habla Español open concept, split plan. Premier kitchen, wood cabinets, granite counters. 1928 SF Under Air-2963 TLA. 10X45 Lanai w/Hurricane ON 5 ACRES 5017-H: Sunset Strip - 4007-M: Turtle Cove rated windows. Accordion H/S, CBS wkshop. 440 SF Dock on Luxury 2-story 4 br, 4 ba Rim Canal access, Rim Canal-BEST Bass fishing! MLS 207113 $269,000 Call Lori Lg 9000 SF metal barn with full length ad- (863) 634-1457 w/tack rm, screened dition mobile, plus in pool, pond, plus so closed in porch over- much more! Must see looking water. Extra to believe! $549,000 lot across street in- NOW $529,000 MLS cluded. $70,000 MLS #207283 #207703 Over 100 Listings 5030-H: Okee Golf 3003-M: Ancient Estate. 3/2 on ½ acre. Oaks. Neat 1BR/1BA 2,567 total sq ft/1,485 RV. Shed with wash- under air. Large kitch- er and dryer back en, split bdrm plan. porch. All the ap- Find your dream home here! Family rm overlooks pliances are in the golf course. Garage RV. $28,000 Owner and storage bldg. On ¿QDQFLQJ DYDLODEOH cul-de-sac. $180,000 MLS #207710 MLS #206858 5015-H: Crooked 3000-M: Treasure ON 2+/- ACRES Creek 5 br, 5½ ba LAKE ACCESS Island 2 br, 2 ba SW Location, Location, Location Spanish style home. w/large addition. 1162 8,488 Total Sq Ft/6,159 Total Sq Ft/1134 under under air. 10 ft ceilings, air. Two sheds, boat- lg arch frame windows house, dock seawall, and more $389,000 pontoon boat and NOW $358,999 MLS more! $55,000 NOW Is it time to sell #207286 $45,000 MLS #207230 • Commercial Corner Lot (SE 88th Blvd) $33,000 MLS #207398 • Basswood Lots starting at $3,000 • Commer- cial 1.84+/-acre Okee Hammock Hwy 441 $75,000 MLS# 207402‡3LQH5LGJHORWMLS #207132 • Potter your home? Rd (NW 30th Ter) 5+/- acres $38,000 • 319+/-acres on Hwy 441 N $4,000,000 • 55+/-acres on SR 710 $330,000. Make Offer! • Oak Park 2-lots side-by-side with large shady trees. $10,000 each • In town lot (SW 5th St) $3,900 MLS #206637 • 14+/- acres of commercial property on the Rim Canal with lake access. $1,500,000 MLS #207408 Let the [email protected] • 1200 S. Parrott Ave. • Century21okeechobee.com community Advertise here! know! It might be the perfect location for one of our readers. 863.763.3134 • [email protected] 18 Okeechobee News March 9, 2014

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Employment Pets/Supplies Houses - Rent Part Time Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice BLUE PIT PUPPIES, Okeechobee - Beautiful PUBLIC NOTICE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CLEANING CREW ranch setting, 2/1 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #2014-03 8WKS OLD, REGIS- The Okeechobee County Board of CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES Looking for 2 person TERED, $500.00 -$515.00 and 3/2 - County Commissioners will hold FOR THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AIRPORT cleaning crew for a large (863)634-4407 $620.00. Newly updat- it’s Regular Session on Thurs- ranch house in NW Okee- ed 12 miles NE of town Autos Wanted day, March 13, 2014 at 9:00 Notice is hereby given that Okeechobee County, in accordance with Section Mobile Home Sale a.m. in the “Judge William L. 287.055, Florida Statutes, hereby requests proposals from professional en- chobee County. Work 4 - center. Lawn, pest, Hendry Courtroom” at the Historic gineering consulting fi rms desiring to render airport General Consulting ser- 6 hrs 1 day every other trash and water includ- Courthouse, 304 N.W. 2nd Street, vices at the Okeechobee County Airport, Florida. The County is seeking a week M-F. Please contact CASH FOR CARS Okeechobee, Florida. consulting fi rm and/or team to serve as General Consultant to the County in ed Call for details Mon - 2BD/2FULL BATH, ALL No Title Needed, support of Okeechobee County Airport. The fi rm/team must be experienced 561-395-2600 ask for Fri. No Pets. LG. APPLIANCES AND Any person deciding to appeal any in providing comprehensive planning, design, bidding, construction phase Any Condition. decision made by the Board of and all support services for projects, which may include, but are not limited John Luce or Don Baker. 863.467.9800. FURNITURE STAYS County Commissioners with re- to: 268junk.com spect to any matter considered at (OAK), 55 AND OLDER Located in Okeechobee COMMUNITY, SEMI- this meeting will need a record of - Environmental Assessments Office Space Call (863)268-5865 the proceedings, and that, for - Airfi eld Pavement, Lighting and Infrastructure Assessments Lawn & Garden Rent PRIVATE YARD, RIVER such purposes, he or she will need and Reports to ensure that a verbatim record - Update Airport Layout Plan BEND MOBILE HOME of such proceedings is made, - Prepare JACIP Updates, Grant Applications and Provide Grant OKEE - 2500 sq. ft. Cor- PARK $14,000.00 which record shall include the tes- Administration COMPOST for Organic Pickup Trucks timony and evidence upon which - Rehabilitation and Extension of Runways, Taxiways, Taxilanes Gardening and Farming - ner location, new paint, CALL 863-763-3854 the appeal is to be based. and Aprons Okeechobee Recycling water, sewer & dump- - Terminal Expansion and Related Facilities ster included. 1 mo. FOR SALE MOBILE 1996 DODGE PR 1500, In accordance with the Americans - FBO Development and Support Facilities Business Facility, enter at Waste 5.9 LTR., $2,800.00 with Disabilities Act, persons with - Construct Infrastructure Opportunities Management, 10800 NE. FREE. 863- 634-7994. HOME ON CANAL, disabilities needing special accom- - Airport Roadways and Utilities TREASURE ISLAND. O.B.O. CALL modation to participate in this pro- - Airport Security Improvements 128th Avenue. Pickup or 863-634-0646 ceeding should contact the County - Mitigation Planning and Design Delivered *Public Wel- Need a few more bucks 2BD/2BA, FL. ROOM, Administrator’s Offi ce not later - Construct Master Stormwater Facilities NOTICE BOAT DOCK, CAR PORT than four (4) working days prior to - Rehabilitate Airfi eld Lighting and Signage comed* Please call. to purchase something 2007 FORD TRUCK, the proceeding at 304 N.W. 2nd - Geotechnical Investigations and Evaluations (216)956-0949 deer? Pick up some $50,000.00 CALL Street, Room 123 Okeechobee, - Conduct Project Surveys Independent Newspapers 863-763-8614 4.2L., LINE-X BEDLIN- Florida 34972, or call - Update Noise Studies will never accept any ad- extra bucks when you ER, FORD STEPS, NEW 863.763.6441. If you are hearing - NAVAIDS and Instrument Procedures Development and Support sell your used items in or voice impaired, call TDD - Conduct Airspace Analyses for on- and off-airport development vertisement that is illegal COOPER TIRES, EXCEL- 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or initiatives or considered fraudulent. the classifeids. One man’s trash is LENT CONDITION CALL 1-888-447-5620 (TTY). - Development of Airport Industrial Park and related work In all cases of ques- another man’s treas- 863-801-1993 - Property Acquisition Program and Exhibit “A” Updates Frank Irby, Chair - Other Projects as Required in Support of the Airport and Industrial tionable value, such as ure. Turn your trash Board of County Commissioners Park Development. promises of guaranteed Rooms To Rent to treasure with an Okeechobee County, Florida Services may include, but are not limited to, civil engineering design, airfi eld income from work-at- ad in the classifieds. Sharon Robertson, Clerk design, environmental design; utilities and infrastructure design; surveying; home programs - if it ROOM FOR RENT, BHR- Board of County Commissioners evaluation and documentation of existing conditions; verifi cation of as-built Apartments Okeechobee County, Florida conditions including fi eld verifi cation of all existing above and underground sounds too good to be $400.00/MONTH, Palm Harbor Homes /s/ Paula Poskon/ Deputy Clerk utilities; cost estimating and scheduling; technical studies; permitting; con- true, chances are that it $300.00 DEPOSIT, 55+ Community Special! 463354 ON 3/9/2014 struction administration and resident engineering; and all other related ser- is. If you have questions OKEE - 2br. 1 1/2ba. KITCHEN, LAUNDRY & $5K for your old home! vices including coordination with the County, its other Consultants, the City Find it faster. Sell it sooner and all agencies having interests in the projects such as the FAA, the TSA, or doubts about any ad Large Town House In UTILITIES INCLUDED, 23 models to choose the FDO, SFWMD, USACOE, etc. on these pages, we ad- Town, Very clean, W/D EXCEPT PHONE. ONLY from. Call John Lyons Public Notice in the classifieds $700 mo, 1st, last & sec. @ 800-622-2832 The Services may also include design on various County projects and all vise that before respond- RESPONSIBLE MATURE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT other engineering and related professional services which may be required ing or sending money Yearly Lease PERSON NEED APPLY ext 210 for details IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA where the County elects not to solicit letters of interest by means of public 863-697-1129 CIVIL DIVISION advertisement, and will involve coordination with current and future projects ahead of time, you check CALL 863-467-4572 Case #: 2012-CA-000280 at the Airport. with the Better Business Bureau at 772-878-2010 PHH Mortgage Corporation, In order to be considered, the bidder must have recently (within 5 years) Condos/Townhouses Your next job could be Plaintiff, and successfully completed projects similar to the projects listed above. for previous complaints. in today’s classifieds. -vs- The consultant shall demonstrate complete familiarity with FAA and FDOT Rent Wallace H. Griggs, requirements and procedures. The proposing consultants shall demonstrate Did you look for it? Jr. and Creighton Griggs and Sterling F. Griggs; et al. their commitment to allocating the necessary resources to complete various Some 800 and 900 tele- Defendant(s). assignments in short timeframes in order to meet FDOT and FAA funding phone numbers may re- TAYLOR CREEK CONDO guidelines and deadlines. Ground fl oor, 1/1 fully NOTICE OF ACTION FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS-PROPERTY quire an extra charge, as Boats TO: Creighton Griggs; CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN: LAST KNOWN AD- Proposals to provide the above noted consulting services shall include the well as long distance toll furnished with utilities. DRESS, 14050 NW 246th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, Unknown Spouse following in a tabbed document proposal: $775 mo. + sec. dep. of Creighton Griggs; CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN: LAST KNOWN AD- costs. We will do our best DRESS, 12809 Wild Acres Road, Largo, FL 33773, Sterling F. Griggs; CUR- a. Narrative description of the proposer’s qualifi cations and approach to to alert our reader of Move in now! $800. 17FT ALUMINUM FISH- RENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN: LAST KNOWN ADDRESS, 14462 Northwest provide the required services; 863-634-0663. ING BOAT AND TRAIL- 246th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972 and Unknown Spouse of Sterling F. b. Resumes for the key project manager; these charges in the ads, Griggs; CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN: LAST KNOWN ADDRESS, 14462 c. A completed SF 330 for the overall team composition; but occasionally we may ER, 50HP MERCURY, Northwest 246th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972 d. A certifi cate of insurance indicating not less than $1 million in general Houses - Sale and professional liability coverage for the prime consultant; not be aware of the Taylor Creek Condo- TROLLING MOTOR. Residence unknown, if living, including any unknown spouse of the said Defendants, if either has remarried and if either or both of said Defen- e. Proposals shall not exceed fi fteen (15) pages plus resumes and charges. Therefore, if 2BR/1BA, furnished, boat $4,900.00 O.B.O. CALL dants are dead, their respective unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, as- SF-330 forms. you call a number out of dockage, pool & water in- 3/2/1 Furnished, ap- 815-347-6282 signees, creditors, lienors, and trustees, and all other persons claiming pliances, on water. by, through, under or against the named Defendant(s); and the afore- Interested fi rms shall submit an original proposal and eight (8) copies there- your area, use caution. cluded, totally new kitch- mentioned named Defendant(s) and such of the aforementioned un- of in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the proposer and en & bath,$800/month + $350 lot rent. Not mo- 24FT PONTOON BOAT, known Defendants and such of the aforementioned unknown Defendants the words “GENERAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE OKEECHOBEE bile home. Metal roof. as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise not sui juris. COUNTY AIRPORT” by 3 p.m. local time on March 27, 2014, at the Okee- How do you find a job 1 month security. Call 70HP MARINER, 2,000 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced to fore- chobee County Historic Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd Street, Room 222, Okee- in today’s competi- (863)658-4264 or Possible owner fi nanc- WATT GENERATOR, close a mortgage on the following real property, lying and being and situat- chobee, FL 34972. Proposals received after the time and date specifi ed will (305)360-9901 ing with 1/2 down + ed in Okeechobee County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: be returned unopened. tive market? In the ONBOARD HEAD, THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE $850/mo. $22,500 Inquiries and/or requests for additional information should be directed to employment section $5,500 FIRM. CALL AF- SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 17, SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, OBO. 863-467-7996 RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SOUTHERN COLO- Kathy Scott, Airport Manager, Okeechobee County Airport, at of the classifieds TER 10AM NIZATION COMPANY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3A-E 863-467-5505. Houses - Rent 815-252-8101 INCLUSIVE OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, OWN YOUR NEW FLORIDA. Okeechobee County accepts no responsibility for any expense related to HOUSE TODAY! more commonly known as 14462 Northwest 246th Street, Okeechobee, FL preparation or delivery of proposals, reserves the right to reject any or all ADORABLE: In Town, 34972. proposals, to waive technical errors and informalities, and to accept the pro- 2BR, 1BA, W/D Hook 2 story, 4BR/4BA Campers/RVs This action has been fi led against you and you are required to serve a posal, which, in its judgment, best serves the public interest. Okeechobee 2,012sqft Pool Home! copy of your written defense, if any, upon SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, County is an equal opportunity employer. up, Lawn Service. Non LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 2424 North Federal Highway, Smoking. Small pet 0.50 acre. 27FT. RV - WITH 10X20 Suite 360, Boca Raton, FL 33431, within thirty (30) days after the fi rst publi- Frank Irby, Chairman Bad credit OK. cation of this notice and fi le the original with the clerk of this Court, other- Board of County Commissioners okay. $800 mo. 1st, last FLORIDA ROOM, 10X22 wise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Okeechobee County, Florida & $800 sec. 561-212-9665 CARPORT, FURNISHED, Complaint. 463294 ON 3/9/2014 Excavation WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 3rd day of March, 2014. (941) 504-3954 GOOD CONDITION. 55 Sharon Robertson LEGAL NOTICE Lots - Sale & OLDER PARK, Circuit and County Courts READING A LESLIE SUMMERFORD ADORABLE: In Town, $6,000.00 LOW LOT BY: Arlene Nealis A public auction will be held at YOUR EXCAVATING LLC. Call Deputy Clerk 1 STOP AUTO SHOP, INC. Lot at 521 2BR, 2BA, Washer/Dry- RENT CALL Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Per- East Haiti Avenue, Clewiston, Florida NEWSPAPER... us for your excavation er, Screen Porch. Lawn 1/2 Acre Lot, fenced, 937-307-8884 sons With Disabilities 33440 on Thursday the 13th of needs; land clearing If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation March from 10:00-11:00 A.M. leads you to the Service. Non Smoking. oak trees, house or in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost Pursuant to Florida statute 713.78 ponds, hauling of fi ll Small pet okay. $800 mobile home ok, off of TRAILER & BOAT 40’ to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie for unpaid towing and storage. Year, best products dirt, shell, millings Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Make, Model & Vin’s as follows: mo. 1st, last & $800 15A & 710 Hwy. One ALJO TAILER W/35X8 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your and services. (when available) sec. (941) 504-3954 mile to Lake. $21,000 FL. ROOM, 20’ 2002 scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- 2006 CADI transportation of heavy tifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 1G6DC67A060159266 Owner Finance Call SWEETWATER BOAT days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 2002 ACUR equipment. Call Leslie SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita al- BUCKHEAD 3bd/2ba 863-610-1600 W/50HP MOTOR BOTH JH4DC54882C033687 for excavation needs. guna adaptacion para poder participar de este procedimiento o WATERFRONT, DOUBLE $15,000.00 ON TAYLOR evento; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea (863)763-9330 or Terms of sale are cash, and no LOT, SEAWALL, ALL AP- FOR SALE BY OWNER. CREEK 1/2MILE FROM cierta ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordina- checks will be accepted. The seller (863)634-7659. dora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lu- reserves the right of fi nal bid. All PLIANCES INCLUDING BEAUTIFUL LOT AD- LOCKS CALL cie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que sales are fi nal. No refunds will be WASHER/DRYER, VERY JOINING THE GOLF 407-361-3537 tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de ha- made. Said automobiles will be sold ber recibido esta notifi cacion si es que falta menos de 7 dias para in “AS IS “ with no guarantees. CLEAN, SCREENED COURSE IN THE OAKS su comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva ó de habla, 463359 ON 3/9/2014 PORCH AND STORAGE llame al 711. OF BLUE HERON. Wanted all Travel KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou apar- SHED, $1,050.00/mo. PRICED TO SELL Trailers, Motor Homes ey pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bez- When doing those chores CALL (561)312-8471 wen peye anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie $22,500.00 CALL and Fifth Wheels. Any Johnson, Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, is doing you in, it’s time 863-634-2820 Condition, Cash paid Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou to look for a helper in NICE, CLEAN HOUSE, gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis Medical Items on the spot sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; the classifieds. 3BR/2 BATH, 8316 NW LARGE FENCED LOT IN Call 941-347-7171 Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. 80TH AVE. DIXIE TREASURE ISLAND. 463361 ON 3/9,16/2014 Reading a newspaper MOBILITY SCOOTER, RANCH ACRES, HAS OAK TREES & PAD helps you understand Buying a car? Look in Love the earth Recycle How fast can your car COST $1,800. SELLING $850/MO., $600 SEC. FOR MOBILE HOME OR the world around you. your used items by go? It can go even FOR $450.00 EXCEL- PETS ALLOWED UPON BUILD A HOME. the classifieds. Selling No wonder newspaper LENT CONDITION CALL APPROVAL $14,500.00 CALL a car? 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