Vol. 102 No. 125 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 50¢ Plus tax HHikeike aaroundround tthehe ddike:ike: Inmate accused AAnnualnnual hikehike ssetet fforor NNovemberovember of ‘beat down’ Accused murderer reportedly Swim team beat another accused murderer competes in into state of unconsciousness invitational By Eric Kopp ... Page 9 Okeechobee News An inmate at the Okeechobee County Tax assessment Jail has been arrested for giving another on gas pipeline inmate, who he reportedly viewed as a thief and bully, a serious “beat down.” disputed Matthew Paul Morris, 38, was arrested Sunday, Oct. 16, on a felony charge of bat- ... Page 3 tery by detainee on detainee. His bond The 20th annual hike around Lake Okeechobee will begin Saturday, was set at $5,000. Matthew Lake Levels Nov. 19, promptly at 8 a.m. from the Pahokee Marina and will fi nish up Morris was indicted by an Okeechobee Morris back in Pahokee nine days later on Sunday, Nov. 27. The hikers will grand jury Oct. 13, 2009, on several felony walk 110 miles. Daily hikes range from 9.5 to 15 miles and are done at charges including fi rst degree murder. He 12.10 feet the individual hiker’s pace. is accused of killing John Melvin Hall on Last Year: 13.82 feet Nov. 15, 2007. Morris was being held in a federal prison at the time of his indict- Hikers to circle big lake ment. 6SRQVRUHG%\ In an arrest report by Deputy Bart Pot- The 20th annual hike around Lake This hike is not a backpacking or- ter, of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Okeechobee will begin Saturday, Nov. deal. Only day packs are needed. Gear Offi ce (OCSO), Morris allegedly beat an- Dale Glen 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW 19, promptly at 8 a.m. from the Paho- is left behind in campgrounds, motels other accused murderer to the state of un- MIddleton 63DUURWW$YH kee Marina and will fi nish up back in or your vehicles. Daily hikes are held consciousness in Pod F at the county jail.  Pahokee nine days later on Sunday, in the early part of the day and after- The deputy’s report stated that Morris confronted Dale Glen Middleton, 38, about the theft of his Source: South Florida Water Nov. 27. noons are for relaxing or sightseeing. One hundred and ten miles in 9 Dinners are usually enjoyed at a variety personal identifi cation number (PIN) for his phone card. Management District. Depth given According to both Morris and another witness, Dionicio Ro- in feet above sea level days; just one-step-at-a-time, one-day- of local restaurants. at-a-time. Daily hikes range from 9.5 to This yearly event is always held driguez, Middleton took the fi rst swing. Morris reportedly told the deputy that “Dale was too 15 miles and are done at the individual during Thanksgiving Week and hik- slow” and that he ducked the punch then hit Middleton hiker’s pace. ers, friends and family traditionally with several punches. Each day’s segment starts at sun- celebrate Thanksgiving dinner at the Middleton, who is also awaiting trial on a fi rst-degree rise, except for day one, and fi nishes Clewiston Inn. There have been as by noon at one of the eight trail-heads murder charge, reportedly told Deputy Potter that Morris See page 4 for information about many as 90 people from the group choked him until he passed out and, when he awoke, he around the lake. A shorter introductory there during dinner. how to contact this newspaper. hike, affectionately named the “Wimp was lying in a pool of blood. Days are spent hiking the Lake However, Rodriguez allegedly told the deputy that he Walk,” of only 3.5 miles from Pahokee Okeechobee Scenic Trail, which is a newszap.com to Canal Point is available on opening was trimming Middleton’s beard when he put something major segment of the 1,400 mile Flor- down and, when he turned around, he saw Middleton Free Speech Free Ads day. ida National Scenic Trail. Few people swing at Morris. Everyone is invited to join in for a have experienced the panorama that day, a weekend or more. There are no In his report Deputy Potter stated that Morris told him the dike affords, a 360-degree view of Middleton and fellow inmate Lavoski Jackson are the fees and you do not have to be a mem- the lake and lakeshore. ber of the Florida Trail Association to join in. See HIKE — Page 5 See INMATES — Page 5 2 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee OctoberMay 27,19, 20102011 Okeechobee Forecast Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Extended Forecast Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high Today: Showers likely near 75. North northwest wind between 5 and possibly a thunder- and 10 mph. storm before 8 a.m., then Thursday night: Mostly clear, with scattered showers and a low around 50. North northwest wind thunderstorms after 8 a.m. around 5 mph. 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State Lic.#CCC1327338 (863) 763-6411 863-357-3838 October2 19, 2011 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20103 Pipeline contests property appraiser’s assessment By Pete Gawda tal property value on June 1. This estimated Mr. Sherman said changes could be he is right he will certainly help us over he Okeechobee News value is used by the taxing authorities to de- made in the millage rate until the fi nal tax next few years. At the school board’s pres- termine millage rates and prepare budgets. role is certifi ed. ent millage rate, if Florida Gas paid property Once again Okeechobee County Tax Mr. Sherman said he did not include his Commissioners had a choice: they could Collector Bill Sherman could be taking on tax on the $85 million this year, the school assessed value of Florida Gas in the June 1 reduce the millage rate from 8.547 to 7.9243 board’s general fund would receive an ad- a statewide utility in court. This time it is report because he did not want taxing au- to compensate for the increased property Florida Gas. thorities to depend on that amount when value and bring in the same amount of rev- ditional $524,362 and the capital fund would Previous lawsuits involved Florida Power it is uncertain when or even if they would enue, if the taxes were paid by Florida Gas, receive $122,400. and Light (FP&L) and CenturyLink. Howev- receive it. or take no action. South Florida Water Management Dis- er, the disagreement is different. With FP&L At their Thursday, Oct. 14, meeting “Since they are going to litigate,” stated trict receives tax revenue from Okeechobee and CenturyLink, the utilities protested the Okeechobee County Commissioners re- county attorney John Cassels, “it’s likely you County. However, their tax base comes from assessed taxable value that Mr. Sherman put ceived a letter from Mr. Sherman that had won’t see the money in your account.” He the total taxable value of the property in on their assets in the county. Taxable values been sent to all Okeechobee County taxing expressed the opinion that the board was 15 other South Florida counties in addition are based on the value of the property on authorities stating that taxable property val- not obligated to act. January 1 of the taxing year. With Florida to Okeechobee. So, the $85 million would ue had increased by about $85 million that Commissioners followed the attorney’s probably not make a signifi cant difference in Gas the dispute is over whether or not the was not included in the June 1 estimate due advice and took no action to lower the mill- pipeline was operational on January 1 of to the value of the Florida Gas pipeline. The age rate. At the current millage rate that ad- their revenue. 2011. Offi cials of Florida Gas contend that letter goes on to state:” During conversations ditional $85 million in property value, would the pipeline was not substantially complete with representatives from Florida Gas they increase the county’s revenue in property Roofing with the name you trust! on January 1, therefore not taxable. have stated it is their contention the pipeline taxes by $722,000, if collected. “I think it was,” Mr. Sherman said. His po- is not taxable this year and will likely litigate The school board also received the same sition is that the pipeline was substantially this issue. Therefore, I am sending this let- letter. Ken Kenworthy, superintendent of complete on January 1 and valued at about ter to notify all affected tax districts that this schools, said that the state sets the millage $85 million. money likely will not be paid and the court rate for local school districts. ROOFING The property appraiser provides taxing case likely will not be decided within the “I really appreciate the property appraiser & REPAIRS authorities with a preliminary estimate of to- next budget year.” for looking into this, “said Mr. Kenworthy. “If Residential Commercial Children Services Council fi nalizes budget FREE Estimates By Charles M. Murphy Horizons Summer Youth Program, $25,000 Services Network, $500 to the Summer Ac- Licensed and Insured St. Lic. CCC046939 Okeechobee News for Martha’s House, and $9,000 for My Aunt’s tivity Guide, $1,500 to the Tween Summit, The Okeechobee Children Services House Closet. and $2,400 to My Aunt’s House School Sup- Don’t make a Mistake! Council approved a near $1.49 million dollar The CSC also funded allocations of $37,000 to the Okeechobee County Exten- ply and Clothing Program. Call Big Lake budget that sets the tax millage at .306 mills Total expenditures this year are $965,918 and raises $426,980 in property taxes earlier sion 4-H H20 Camp, and $16,500 to the 4-H 863-763-ROOF (7663) this year. Horse Day Camp. New Horizons of Okeecho- with $519,419 left in reserves. The budget includes $370,250 for vari- bee received $17,500, and the Healthy Start ous agencies, $52,400 for special projects, Coalition DADS program received $8,000. and $72,500 for community scholarships Other grants funded included $26,000 OKEECHOBEE’S this year. Grants approved this year included to the Okeechobee Education Foundation, $1,500 for 211 Palm Beach Treasure Coast, $4,100 to the Okeechobee Special Eques- TH $11,000 for Area Agency on Aging Foster trian program, $30,000 to Okeechobee Sub- 5 ANNIVERSARY SALE! 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Visit the of- Thanks from my dad As soon as he arrived at St. Joseph’s Hos- fi cial website at http://www.MinimalRegatta. pital in Bangor, my father received 17 pints it is quicker and easier to share your In March 1971, my father and 12 ice fi sh- com for more information. of blood over a 10-day span; he had plasma ideas and converse with others. Go to ing buddies headed out by snowmobiles to www.newszap.com, click on the com- • How about an “extreme” racing class going in both wrists and both ankles. To Chamberlain Lake in the north of Maine. It make a long story short, my father required munity name and your local or state where the people on shore can try to sink was a 13-mile trip from the trailhead to the them with super soaker water guns and wa- surgery to remove 80 percent of his stom- Public Forum. There, you can create camp and, while the men were on the trail, ach that was destroyed by the many years new topics or comment on existing ter balloons? It would be sort of like the boat the weather turned wicked with blizzard of ulcers. topics. What follows is a sampling of ride at Universal Studios where the people conditions. In order to replace the 17 pints of blood some of the discussions currently tak- on the shore get to shoot at the boats with Somewhere along the trip, my father went my father received while at St. Joseph’s ing place. Thanks for participating! water cannons. You could charge the people off the trail; as he tugged on his snowmobile Hospital, he had to enlist the help of friends on shore too. Rent the water guns and charge to get it unstuck, he felt a hot sensation in his and family to replace double the amount Health luncheon for the water balloons. It would be hilarious abdomen. The ice fi shing expedition arrived of blood and, within one year, he accom- and there are crazy folks in Okeechobee at the camp safely but my father felt poorly plished his goal. • To Raulerson Hospital and CEO Robert who would sign up to be in this race just to so he went straight to bed while the other My father turned 80 years old in May 2011. Lee: Thanks for sponsoring the Women’s prove how tough they are. men ate supper and played cards. He is still very thankful for the donated blood Health luncheon. Such a much-needed event • The regatta was so much fun. I hope Nobody realized that my father was that he received; it kept him alive while his to inform women about their health and the other organizations will plan silly, fun fam- bleeding internally due to a perforated stom- doctors decided to surgically remove the new and ever-changing modern technology ily events like this too. Obviously there are ach; since childhood, he had suffered from damaged portion of his stomach. He is which is being used to improve our health equally appreciative of his friends and family plenty of people in Okeechobee who will stomach ulcers and, due to the scar tissue and survival rate. The two Okeechobee doc- who donated their blood to replace the 17 participate and turn out for a fun event to and damage, he had failed the physical tors which were speakers, were extremely when called for the draft. precious pints used to keep him alive. knowledgeable and could not have given raise money for a good cause. How about My father lives today because of the sea- bringing back the lawn mower races? The At four the next morning, my father a better presentation. I learned about a lot awoke to a loud pounding noise in his head plane pilot and the donated blood. I encour- of new and improved technology which chamber of commerce used to sponsor age you to give the precious gift of blood. those in Flagler Park. Surely there are some and, when he tried to get up, he passed out. caused me to call friends immediately after The other men tried to wake him and they An excellent opportunity is the Sixth Annual the presentation and impart this information backyard mechanics who could tweak their were very worried because he was so pale Okeechobee Blood Round Up that will be to them too. riding lawnmowers into racing machines. held on Nov. 19 and 20, from 9 am to 6 p.m., due to the loss of blood. They planned to each day. How about bringing back the bed races? The put my father on a snowmobile and drive No ‘fi rst annual’ Jaycees once sponsored bed races as part of Hope to see you there, him back out 13 miles to the trailhead and Susan Williams • I come from a family of English teach- a Fourth of July event. The hospital loaned then make the long road trip to the near- ers and for years it has bothered me when the gurneys to the racing teams and they est hospital in Bangor. As dawn broke, the local organizations call something “fi rst an- decorated them to refl ect their team spon- men went out to start the snowmobiles. At Guns to Mexico nual.” There is no such thing. Annual means sors. How about sidewalk festivals on Park that moment, a seaplane came in low over What I am alleging here is the very real something happens every year. You should Street. They used to close Park Street to traf- the lake and the men were able to wave the suspicions of an old criminal investigator. not use “annual” until after you have estab- fi c and set up arts, crafts and food booths. plane down. The pilot took one look at my Mexico is awash with brutal murders on lished that indeed it is an event held every The stores stayed open to take advantage father and told him that he was going to fl y both sides of its border. The B.A.T.F. under year. So I was pleased to see the newspaper of the crowds. Invite local musicians to play him to Bangor. Attorney Gen. Holder’s Justice Department coverage of the Inaugural Adam Bryant Min- and you have something people would en- has been learning of fi rearms dealers (who imal Regatta. “Inaugural” is the right word joy. they license) who make very questionable sales of large amounts of guns to buyers ob- to describe the fi rst year of an event that you Lake levels viously without the $ means themselves. Not hope will become an annual event. I hope surprisingly these guns are then taken into other organizations follow this good exam- • If they would let natural cycles occur, Mexico for warring drug cartels. ple when hosting something they hope will the lake would be in much better shape. The I strongly suspect Obama’s top advisor become an annual event. lake is trying to come back as in the spring Rahm Emanuel who is famous for “never bass tourneys. We need to adjust the levels a letting a good crisis to go to waste” has a Minimal regatta little more in our favor. hand in this; along with the president’s re- • We have already started planning next • The dike was built using the material mark to anti gunners “we’re working on gun year’s event and will release complete de- dug from the rim canal and piled up to form control now, under the radar.” It’s obvious tails in the next couple weeks, but I can give a dike. Look around Eagle Bay and what that the idea was to utilise the illegal sales you a few hints about some of the changes. do you see? Shell pits, the north end of the and traffi cking of these guns to Mexico as a There will be more boat classes: Kids (up lake is built using a strong material. Now, go means to take away American citizens’ right to 12), Teen (13 to 17), Adult (18 to 49), down to Pahokee or Belle Glade where there to keep and bear arms, that blew up in this administrations’s faces big time! Senior (50 and up), and Kayak (no age re- is a threat. What is there? Organic muck that quirement). Kayaks are the long skinny Emanuel, Holder and Obama, all law- turns to mud when it’s wet. That is where yers, would rather lie about the devil riding a type, similar to that captained by the winner there is a problem with the levee, not here. Special to the Okeechobee News race horse through town without clothes on, of the adult class. We have decided to make If the levee broke there at 18’ it could send before accepting responsibility for this. the event fall on the fi rst Saturday of October water all the way to Miami since everything This photo was taken on my father’s 80th birthday in May, 2011. Bill Stegkemper, NRA, every year. For 2012 it will fall on Oct. 6. We south of the lake is below that elevation. Former two-term Director

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bon fi re and pep rally hosts Oct. 21 open house How many people, even residents of the The Okeechobee High School Home- You’re invited to an Open House for the Glades, have seen the vistas all around the coming Parade will take place on Thursday, Fielden Institute for Life Long Learning at Big Lake? Riding in a car is not the same as Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. The parade will follow the the Dixon Hendry campus on Friday, Oct. traditional route starting at the U-Save, con- 21, at 9:30-11 a.m. at the Williamson Center. walking 35 feet, on average, above the sur- tinuing down Hwy. 441 to SR 70 and ending Share your ideas on growing the program in rounding terrain. In the Glades this is like at the end of Flagler Park. Okeechobee. Refreshments will be served. mountain climbing. The views are spec- The Homecoming Pep Rally will be held The Fielden Institute for Lifelong Learning, tacular. Farm, cattle and urban areas pass by at Brahman stadium following the parade. IRSC”s health club for the brain, is designed slowly and hikers have a chance to take it all All gates to the high school will be locked for people fi fty and better who are interested in at a leisurely pace. until the parade is over. The community is in exploring shared topics of interest. No invited to the PEP Rally and will sit on the pre-requisites, no long semesters, no grades. From a modest start, with eight hikers visitors side of the stadium (east side). Ad- Programs are peer-driven with members be- in 1992, each year has seen the number of mission to the Bonfi re and Pep Rally will be ing both students and teachers. participants increase to more than several $3 per person. hundred hikers and well wishers on open- FFA alumni play sporting ing day. Class of ‘72 reunion planned clays shoot slated for Oct. 22 For two men, this will be their 20th con- The OHS Class of 72 will be participating secutive year of walking in circles. Paul Cum- in their 40th reunion on Friday, Oct. 21 and The Annual FFA Alumni Sporting Clays mings and Gordon Johnson have done every Saturday, Oct. 22. On Friday, the members of Shoot will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, at Quail hike. Adding this year’s Big “O” Hike to their the Class are asked to come to a reception Creek Plantation. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. The event will start at 10 a.m. There will total, they will each have walked 2,200 miles beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the OHS Drama from Pahokee to Pahokee. Room (which is behind the Lecture Hall) be- also be a turkey shoot while participants wait People have so much to do fore the Brahman Homecoming game. Pre- for everyone to fi nish the clay shoot. Lunch Paul, a retired air force offi cer, used to and so little time to do it. game festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to will be provided to participants. Proceeds mark each event with a dated hash mark on the game are $6 for adults and available at will benefi t FFA students with activities and his sleeve. He stopped the practice when he the gate. On Saturday afternoon, there will education. For more information about the ran out of room. To help you deal with your be a cookout at the Okeechobee Civic Cen- shoot, contact Darryl Boney at 863-634-0642, Dr. Randall Mims at 863-697-2613 or Ray An- This hike is the longest-running scheduled time constraints, we pack ter on Highway 98 from 4-9 p.m. This event activity in the history of the statewide Florida is being hosted by Daniel Anderson and Carl uez at 863-610-0219, or email: okeechobeef- this little Swope. A covered dish or dessert will be [email protected]. Trail Association, the volunteer organization welcome. We hope members of the class that builds and maintains our National Sce- newspaper with lots of rele- will attend these functions and enjoy their VFW Post to host Oktoberfest nic Trail in Florida, The Florida Trail. vant and useful informa- time together. VFW Post 9528 will host an Oktoberfest The Big “O“ Hike was started by the Celebration. Commander Gordon Bruen in- Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail As- tion. Chobee Steelers to present vites one and all to support the disabled and sociation With headquarters in Gainesville, concert in the park wounded veterans and related V.F.W. Chari- the Florida Trail Association has 18 chapters ties. The event will be held on Saturday, statewide and approximately 6,000 mem- We want you to learn what On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Chobee Steel- Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. Enjoy a variety of German bers in the United State and Canada. ers will present a Concert in the Park from Foods with entertainment and polka music you need to know quickly, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Park #4 downtown in to sing and dance to. Tickets are available For information about the 19th annual so you can Okeechobee. Bring your chairs or blankets for just $7 donations with proceeds to ben- Big “O” Hike, please contact: Paul Cum- and enjoy the evening. All donations will efi t homeless children programs. For more mings in Lake Worth: [email protected] experience and enjoy your benefi t Martha’s House Domestic Violence information, please call Gordon Bruins at or call him at 561.963.9906. community fully. and Sexual Assault Services. 863-467-2882.

ing in stolen property. arm by a convicted felon. How are we doing? INMATES Middleton is accused of killing Roberta According to the federal Bureau of Pris- ‘Bobbie’ Elizabeth Christensen, 49, in her ons, Morris has an extensive federal convic- Continued From Page 1 Pine Ridge subdivision mobile home. OCSO tion record that includes bank robbery, pos- Let us know by emailing Detective Ted Van Deman said Middleton session of cocaine with intent to distribute [email protected] or “bullies of the pod and he is tired of seeing went into the woman’s home and asked her and possession of a fi rearm by a convicted them take advantage of the smaller guys.” to loan some money. felon. calling your editor. The report goes on to state that when he “When she turned him down, he lost it,” Local court records show that Morris is was through with Middleton, Morris turned said the detective. scheduled to go before Circuit Court Judge to Jackson and told him “to come in the After he allegedly killed Mrs. Christensen, Robert Belanger for docket call on Thursday, room and get him some too, but Jackson Middleton reportedly took her 42-inch LCD Oct. 27. left the area.” fl at screen television. He sold the TV for Besides his extensive criminal history, Morris reportedly told the deputy that $200, said the detective. Morris also gained a measure of notoriety Middleton stole his PIN number and was us- Mrs. Christensen’s husband of 36 years, when he was a witness for the defense in ing it to make phone calls from the jail. Eric, was in New Jersey looking for work at According to Deputy Potter, Morris asked the time. the trial of John Gotti Jr. him if “Dale was OK. He said he only wanted Morris, a native of West Virginia, is ac- A New York Post article reported that to teach him a lesson, not break anything.” cused of entering Mr. Hall’s home on U.S. Morris had shared a Florida prison cell with Jail Administrator Ronnie White said 441 S.E. and fatally shooting him while he mob turncoat John Alite. Middleton has a black eye and had to have a slept. Mr. Hall’s wife and two other family In January of 2008, Alite had pleaded laceration over his mouth closed with stitch- members were in the home at the time but guilty to two murders, four murder con- es. Otherwise, added Mr. White, Middleton were not injured. spiracies, at least eight shootings and two at- is OK. In addition to the murder charge, he is tempted robberies in New York, New Jersey, Community Service Besides the fi rst-degree murder charge, charged with burglary of a dwelling with as- Pennsylvania and Florida. Middleton is being held on charges of sec- sault or battery while armed, robbery with a Those charges all stemmed from his al- Through Journalism ond-degree murder, burglary of an occupied deadly weapon/fi rearm (two counts), grand leged involvement in a Gambino Family dwelling while armed, grand theft and deal- theft motor vehicle and possession of a fi re- mob crew in Tampa. 26 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee OctoberMay 27,19, 20102011

Obituaries Community Events Shirley A. Cash, 75 Judith ‘Judy’ Robertson Badgley Leo Bailey Jr., 79 Euchre tournament resumes OKEECHOBEE — Shirley A. Cash, age 75, died OKEECHOBEE — Judy Badgley, 65, of Okee- OKEECHOBEE — Leo Bailey Jr., 79, passed The Euchre tournament will resume for at her home on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. chobee passed away Oct. 17, 2011, at the Ham- from this life Oct. 16, 2011, when he lost his bat- the season on Mondays and Wednesdays. Born in Miami, she had moved around to vari- rick Home in Okeechobee. tle with cancer at Palmetto General Hospital in The next tournament will take place on ous base assignments with her husband, a She was born Dec. 26, 1945, in Florence, Ala., Hialeah. Oct. 19, at the Village Square Restaurant, at member of the U.S. to Jones and John- He was born in Fairfax, Ala., and raised in Col- 301 W. South Park St. Play starts at 6:30 p.m. Air Force. They set- nie Robertson. She lege Park, Ga. but plan to arrive at 6:15 p.m. Everyone is tled in West Palm came to Okeecho- He was a Delta Air- welcome, even beginners. Call John Munger Beach and then bee from Florence in line employee for 17 for information at 863-357-0803. made Okeechobee 1965. She was a years at the Atlanta home in 1977. member of the International Airport. She enjoyed fi sh- Church of God and He moved his family Cowboys for Christ to meet ing, gardening and the Eagles Club. to Miami in 1956 to Cowboys for Christ of Basinger will met being a care giver. Mrs. Badgley was fulfi ll his dream as a Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Basinger Commu- Shirley was pre- preceded in death commercial airlines nity Center. A potluck supper will begin at 6 ceded in death by by her father, Jones pilot and retired with her husband, J.W. Robertson; sister, Pan-Am in 1989. He p.m. followed by services at 7 p.m. For more Cash; son, James Polly Holder; broth- founded Ultama II information, call Doyle McDuffi e at 863-763- Sapp; brother, Oscar Harrington; and sisters, ers, Louie Robertson and Billy Robertson. Acrylic Fabrication 2285. Shiela and Mildred. She is survived by her mother, Johnnie Robert- in 1975, located in Hialeah Gardens, which he Survivors include her daughter, Starlette “Star” son of Wrights, Ala.; four sisters, Georgia ran with his son. Leo was an outdoorsman and Democratic Council to meet (Robert) Bailey of Okeechobee; brothers, Tiny Woods (Gene) of Okeechobee, Patsy Jones had just recently retired to Glades County on Harrington of Gainesville, Fla., and Felix (Vickie) (Bobby) of Florence, Ala., Mary Haddock of Lake Okeechobee to enjoy the outdoors, hunt- The Okeechobee Democratic Executive Finnegan of West Palm Beach; and a sister, Ja- Florence, Ala., and Doris Sneed (David) of Symr- ing and fi shing. Council will meet on Thursday, Oct. 20, be- nie Hach of West Palm Beach. na, Tenn.; two brothers, Donnie Robertson (De- He was preceded in death by his father, Leo ginning at 6 p.m., in the meeting room of Visitation will be held at Buxton-Seawinds Fu- bi) of Okeechobee, and Phillip Robertson (Mel) Bailey Sr.; mother, Maudie Gilmore; and step-fa- Beef O’ Brady’s. We will fi nalize plans for neral Home on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at 10 of Wrights, Ala.; and long time companion, Jim ther, J.B. Gilmore. the Jefferson Jackson Dinner which will be a.m., with a service following at 11 a.m. Burial Hancock of Okeechobee. Leo was the loving husband of Dorothy P. Bai- Nov. 5, at the KOA beginning at 6:15 p.m. will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside services will be in Florence, Ala. ley, his high school sweetheart, for 62 years. He Anyone interested in attending the meeting Friends may send online condolences at Memorial contributions may be made to Hos- was a hero to his children, Vickie (Wayne) is welcome. www.buxtonseawinds.com. pice of Okeechobee, PO Box 1548, Okeecho- Teagle of Weston, Sharon (Greg) Ridpath of All arrangements are under the care and direc- bee, FL 34973. Oneida, Tenn., Gary Bailey of Weston, and Patti tion of Matthew and Paul Buxton of Buxton-Sea- Friends may sign the guest book at www.Bas- Pearce (Mark Hunter) of Glades County. He is Friends of Lake ‘O’ to meet winds Funeral Home, 3833 SE 18th Terrace, sOkeechobeeFH.com also survived by brothers, Ed (Kat) Gilmore of Friends of Lake Okeechobee will be host- Okeechobee, Florida. All arrangements are entrusted to the loving Carlton, Ga., and James (Pat) Gilmore of Peach ing their next meeting on Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., care of the Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, Tree City, Ga. A caring grandfather, “Paw Paw”, at the John Boyd Auditorium in Clewiston, Charles C. Perkins, 77 205 NE 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972. to 21 and great-grandfather of 14, he also leaves (1200 SW C. Owens Ave.) All local business- OKEECHOBEE — Charles C. Perkins, age 77, behind a host of relatives and many friends who es are affected by the lack of tourism in the loved him deeply and will miss him dearly. of Okeechobee, passed away, Sept. 14, 2011, in Eura Mae Emley, 87 area due to low water. From motels and gas OKEECHOBEE — Eura Mae Emley, 87, of The family will receive friends at Vista Funeral the Veteran’s Medical Center, West Palm Beach, stations, to restaurant and fi shing guides. Fla. He was born Feb. 9, 1934, in Wilkesboro, Okeechobee passed away Oct. 3, 2011, at the Home, 14200 NW 57th Ave., Miami Lakes, All are welcome and encouraged to come Pa. He proudly served our Country in the United Okeechobee Health Care Facility. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, from 6 until 9p.m. States Army. He was a member of the Moose, She was born Nov. 21, 1923, in Smithfi eld, Visitation will be held at Buxton-Seawinds Fu- to make a change in how this great lake is VFW, American Legion Post # 308, and the N.C. She was a homemaker and attended Faith neral Home on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011; begin- managed. Please come with your concerns DAV. Chapel in Hagerstown, Md. She was active in ning at noon until service time of 2 p.m. and ideas to help with our livelihood. Every- A graveside service will be held on Monday, the Women’s Aglow. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. one is welcome, please come and support Oct. 24, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the Florida National Mrs. Emley was preceded in death by her hus- Friends may express online condolences at your lake! Call 937-728-1344 for questions or Cemetery, Bushnell. band, Clifford Emley. www.buxtonseawinds.com. details. All arrangements are entrusted to the loving She is survived by her son, Robert “Kent” Em- All arrangements are under the care of Mat- care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Cremato- ley (Mary Ellen) of Okeechobee; four grandchil- thew and Paul Buxton of Buxton-Seawinds Fu- ry, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee, Florida. On- dren, Brooke Holt (Oscar) of Lake Mary, Brynne neral Home and Crematory, 3833 S.E. 18th Masons to host line condolences may be made at www.buxton- Talas (Mike), Beau Emley (Nicki) all of Okee- Terrace, Okeechobee, FL. Sunday breakfast funeralhome.com. chobee, and Bryce Emley of Orlando; and two Obituaries should be submitted to The Okeechobee Masonic Lodge, 107 great-grandchildren, Kayven Emley of Okeecho- the Okeechobee News by e-mailing A link to the obituaries is available bee and Beau Holt of Lake Mary. [email protected]. Customers may also N.W. Fifth Street will host Sunday breakfast Burial took place at Rest Haven in Hagers- request photos and links to online guest on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 8-11 a.m. The at www.newszap.com. books. A link to the obituaries is available at town, Md. www.newszap.com. public is welcome. Full breakfast is just $6. Available 24/7 Proceeds will benefi t community programs.

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Please call Karen Meet Your Merchant: http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Page.aspx?&secid=56360&pagenum=1 Williamson Cook, 863-763-5101; Bettye Hart School Information Guide: http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Page.aspx?&secid=68371&pagenum=1 Taylor, 863-634-7572; or Toni Bennett Doyle, 863-634-9491. Hope to see you there! October2 19, 2011 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20107 Man arrested again in Jackson avoids life home burglary case sentence with plea deal By Eric Kopp set at $5,000 and he was subsequently re- By Eric Kopp The 33-year-old victim Okeechobee News leased on bond. Okeechobee News apparently approached Egan and Buchheit were charged with Jackson on the street and, An Okeechobee man An Okeechobee man facing a possible who was recently re- taking a window air conditioner and the after a brief argument, fan motor from a central AC unit, state ar- maximum sentence of life in prison, entered Jackson pulled a .45 cali- leased on bond from the into a plea agreement with the state Monday county jail, has been re- rest reports. The plan was reportedly for ber semi-automatic hand- them to break into the empty home, take and received a much lighter term. gun and shot the victim arrested in connection Lavoski Emanuel Jackson, 33, N.W. 10th with the same case. the items and then call Hardison who in the upper left arm. The would sell the items and give the other two St., entered a plea of no contest Oct. 17, injury was non-life threat- Charles Robert Hardi- Charles R. men their cut, added the report. to charges of aggravated assault and pos- ening and the victim has Lavoski son is being held in the Hardison Okeechobee County In his report, Detective Faulkner said the session of a fi rearm by a convicted felon. recovered. Jackson Jail on $30,000 bond following his arrest value of the central unit is about $800 and Circuit Court Judge Robert Belanger then According to the de- Thursday, Oct. 13, on felony charges of that it will take another $1,500 to re-install sentenced Jackson to 10 years in prison, as tective, Jackson then ran to a silver Dodge grand theft, principal in the fi rst degree the unit, fi x the duct work and replace the agreed upon in the deal. Charger that was driven by his girlfriend, (burglary) and criminal mischief. fan motor and blades. The detective went Assistant State Attorney Jeff Davis said Sheretta McNeil, 28, who then drove Jack- An arrest report by Detective M.D. on to indicate that he arrested Hardison Jackson was initially charged with attempt- son from the scene. Faulkner, of the Okeechobee County Sher- based on further investigation. ed second-degree murder. Jackson, also known as “A-Low,” then iff’s Offi ce (OCSO), stated that Hardison “Based on information and evidence, However, that was lowered to a lesser fl ed the county. was initially arrested Sept. 12 by OCSO these three subjects have been burglarizing included charge of aggravated assault in ex- Jackson was arrested by OCSO Deputy Deputy Matthew Crawford in connection homes in the Okeechobee County area for change for the plea. Sergeant Brian Hagan when he came back with the burglary of a vacant home. an unknown period of time. We are discov- Jackson was arrested July 13, 2010, by into Okeechobee County some fi ve days Arrested with Hardison were Garrett Eu- ering almost daily additional homes in the Detective M.D. Faulkner of the Okeechobee later. Treasure Island area,” Detective Faulkner gene Egan, 18, N.W. Second St., and Ralph County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO). Court records indicate that McNeil is sup- Henry Buchheit, 18, S.E. 26th St. Egan and stated in his report. “The effort was to steal posed to be back in front of Judge Belanger metal for scrapping. We currently have The detective stated in his arrest report Buchheit were both charged with burglary, that Jackson shot another Okeechobee man on Thursday, Oct. 27, for docket call. McNeil, attempted grand theft, criminal mischief multiple documents showing where Hardi- on July 8 during a verbal altercation. The de- who is charged with accessory after the fact, and possession of burglary tools. son sold massive amounts of various items is being represented by local defense attor- Jail records indicate that Egan has been to scrap yards.” tective stated that Jackson and some other men were standing around some apart- ney, John Cook. released on bond, while Buchheit remains The detective went on to say Hardison Mr. Davis said Jackson will serve approx- has sold hundreds of dollars worth of items ments on N.E. 13th St. when the shooting in the county jail in lieu of $25,000 bond. imately 85 percent of his 10-year sentence. Hardison’s bond on the Sept. 12 arrest was for scrapping. occurred.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Florida Department of Transportation Tentative Five Year Work Program

The Florida Department of Transportation and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise announce a public hearing to which all interested persons are invited. Specific notice is provided to the Lee County, Sarasota/Manatee, Charlotte County-Punta Gorda and Collier Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Polk Transportation Planning Organization, Central Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Alliance, West Central Florida Metropolitan Planning Organizations Chairs Coordinating Committee, Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority and the county commission chairpersons of Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk and Sarasota Counties. Do-it-yourself publishing at Newszap.com PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 5:30 p.m. PLACE: Main Location Remote Location Florida Department of Transportation Florida Department of Transportation District One Headquarters Southwest Area Office Mike Rippe Auditorium Swift SunGuide Center 801 North Broadway Avenue 10041 Daniels Parkway Bartow, Florida Fort Myers, Florida

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The public hearing will consist of a video presentation by the department on the FDOT District One and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Tentative Five Year Work Programs for fiscal years 2012/13 – 2016/17, followed by a public testimony period. Department staff will be available for informal discussion and assistance. Written comments from all interested parties will be accepted by the department at the public hearing sites, through the webinar, or if received by November 15, 2011. Comments should be mailed to District One Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation, P.O. Office Box 1249, Bartow, FL 33831 or by e-mail to Jennifer Stults, Intermodal Systems Development Manager, at [email protected].

A copy of the hearing agenda may be obtained from Cindy Clemmons, Florida Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 1249, Bartow, FL 33831, (863) 519-2362, or by e-mail to [email protected] or Debbie Tower, Public Information Director, Florida Department of Transportation, Southwest Area Office, Swift SunGuide Center, 10041 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33913, by phone at (239) 461-4300, Wedding, engagement, birth, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Persons with disabilities who may require special accommodations at the public hearing in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act graduation, birthday of 1990 or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Robin Parrish, District One Title VI Coordinator, by phone Publish your community news at (863) 519-2675 or by e-mail at [email protected]. and anniversary The hearing will be conducted pursuant to Section 339.135(4)(c), Florida Statutes, as amended, and is developed in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, item or press release. religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status may file a written complaint to the FDOT District One Title VI Coordinator or the announcements FDOT Equal Opportunity Office as shown below: Get 100 words and one photo DISTRICT ONE CENTRAL OFFICE in print and online! Robin Parrish Charlotte Thomas District Title VI Coordinator State Title VI Coordinator for only $25 Florida Department of Transportation Florida Department of Transportation P.O. Box 1249 605 Suwannee Street Bartow, FL 33831 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450

For information about additional public meetings in your area, please contact: Visit www.newszap.com, click on Cindy Clemmons Debbie Tower Public Information Director Public Information Director Florida Department of Transportation Florida Department of Transportation 801 N. Broadway Southwest Area Office your community, and then on the link P.O. Box 1249 100041 Daniels Parkway Bartow, FL 33831 Fort Myers, FL 33913 for Publish Your News (863) 519-2362 (239 461-4300 28 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee OctoberMay 27,19, 20102011 Community Events Okeechobee Arrest Report The following individuals were ar- • Herman Lay Daniel, 45, N.E. 18th Ter- • Pedro Rivas-Sanchez, 24, S.W. Fourth Haunted Halloween Night at rested on felony or driving under race, Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 14 by St., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 17 by Of- the infl uence (DUI) charges by the Deputy Steven Pollock on a felony charge of fi cer Lawrence Parzygnat on a felony charge DuPuis Management Area Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce fl eeing and eluding a law enforcement offi - of possession of cocaine and a misdemean- For an evening fi lled with ghostly fun (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police cer and a misdemeanor charge of no valid or charge of domestic battery. His bond was - bring the whole family to enjoy Haunted Department (OCPD), the Florida High- driver’s license. His bond was set at $2,500. set at $3,000. • Walter Fabrisio, 31, Ecuador, was ar- Halloween Night at DuPuis Management way Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and • John Edmund Sandlin, 47, Mango Ave., Wildlife Conservation Commission Belle Glade, was arrested Oct. 14 by Offi cer rested Oct. 16 by Deputy Anthony Kibler on Area on Hwy 76 in western Martin County. a felony charge of fl eeing and eluding a law (FWC) or the Department of Correc- Ryan Holroyd on a felony charge of petit We offer a safe, family-friendly atmosphere, enforcement offi cer and a misdemeanor tions (DOC). theft and a misdemeanor charge of resisting fun activities, crafts and candy. The high- charge of reckless driving. His bond was set • Daniel Patrick Murphy, 19, S.W. 21st a law enforcement offi cer without violence. lights include a hair-raising haunted house Parkway, Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 14 at $2,750. His bond was set at $5,500. • Ivan Santiago, 35, N.E. 131st Lane, and a hayride through the woods for all by Deputy Patricia Massung on an amended • Luciano Pineda, 48, N.W. 37th Ave., Okeechobee County warrant charging him Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 17 by Dep- ages. Learn about creepy critters such as Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 15 by Dep- uty Corporal Aric Majere on a felony DOC bats, owls, snakes and spiders on the Dark with violation of probation - shooting/throw- uty John Ashby on charges of driving under ing a deadly missile into a building or vehi- warrant charging him with violation of pro- Woods Trail. Boy Scout Troop #832 will sell the infl uence and failure to sign a traffi c bation - possession of cocaine and violation cle. He is being held without bond. summons. His bond was set at $1,000. of probation - possession of marijuana. He is hot dogs, chips, apple cider and homemade • Michael Marshall, 37, W. Broward Blvd. • Ricky L. Jones, 42, Joe Louis Ave., Pa- being held without bond. donuts. Don’t forget to wear your favorite Fort Lauderdale, was arrested Oct. 14 by costume or a night full of tricks and treats! hokee, was arrested Oct. 15 by Deputy De- • Melissa Dee Carnley, 24, N.E. Second Deputy Patricia Massung on an amended St., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 17 by Contact Kim Kantor at 800-432-2045, ext Okeechobee County warrant charging him Marcus Dixon on a Leon County warrant charging him with failure to appear - fraud Deputy Cpl. Aric Majere on an Okeechobee 3339 or [email protected] for details. with violation of probation - driving un- County warrant charging her with grand der the infl uence. He is being held without (fi ve counts). His bond was set at $2,500. • Katrina Sue Taylor, 29, U.S. 441 S.E., theft. Her bond was set at $7,500. bond. • Judi Ann McCorkle, 46, N.W. 38th Ave., Author to hold book signing • Emilio Borja-Nunez, 39, N.W. 23rd Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 15 by Deputy Brian Cross on a felony charge of possession Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 17 by Depu- Deborah Sharp, a former USA Today re- Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 14 by ty Bryan Holden on a warrant charging her of a controlled substance and a misdemean- porter, now Florida-based mystery writer Deputy DeMarcus Dixon on an Okeechobee with obtaining/attempting to obtain a con- will be in Okeechobee on Saturday, Oct. 22, County warrant charging him with failure to or charge of possession of marijuana under trolled substance by fraud (fi ve counts). Her from 2-5 p.m., at the Okeechobee Hampton appear - driving under the infl uence. He is 20 grams. Her bond was set at $5,500. bond was set at $10,000. Inn for a book signing of her newest book, being held without bond. • Robert Michael Hysell, 46, S.E. 36th This column lists arrests and not con- “Mama Sees Stars.” The book is based on a • Ralph Henry Buschheit IV, 18, S.E. 26th Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 16 victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone fi ctional character in a “Sweet tea and bar- St., Okeechobee, was arrested Oct. 14 by by Deputy Fred Bradley on a Florida Parole listed here who is later found innocent or Commission warrant charging him with vio- becue” slice of Florida - much like Okeecho- Deputy DeMarcus Dixon on an Okeechobee has had the charges against them dropped County warrant charging him with grand lation of parole - aggravated assault with a bee. Ms. Sharp’s mysteries are funny with a is welcome to inform this newspaper. The theft. His bond was set at $2,500. weapon. He is being held without bond. information will be confi rmed and printed. soft Southern Edge.

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Shortly after turning onto S.E. 38th was arrested a short time after the alleged at- ting a local man fi ve times with a fi xed-blade who was now nearly uncon- Ave. she noticed car lights approaching from tack. knife got under way Tuesday when witnesses, scious. behind. The vehicle, a white van, passed her DNA expert Earl Ritzline testifi ed that he the victim and a DNA expert took the stand. Bloom then walked to then immediately pulled across both lanes of found blood and the victim’s DNA on one of Shawn Christopher Bloom, 25, Gunthers- his van and reached into the the two-way street and blocked her path. Bloom’s shoes, as well as on his jeans, T-shirt ville, Ala., is accused of cutting Howard Vin- console and retrieved what At this point, Mr. Sims got out of the car and one sock. cent Sims III, 30, of Okeechobee after a fi ght Jalena Bass, 23, thought was and approached the van. As he walked toward When asked by Mr. Richardson, Mr. Ritzline Shawn C. a fi xed-blade knife. the van that driver, Bloom, approached him. at a local night spot on Oct. 8, 2010. Bloom is Bloom told the jury that everyone has different DNA charged with one count of aggravated battery “He said ‘I got something When they were 3 to 4 feet apart, Mr. Sims saw except for an identical twin. with a deadly weapon. for those ...,’” she told the jury. “I then told T.J. the knife. One blood stain on Bloom’s T-shirt con- Assistant State Attorney Don Richardson it’s time to go.” Fortunately for him, the alleged attack took tained a mixture of DNA from at least two peo- As the group was deciding who was going told the six-member jury during his opening place almost directly in front of Okeechobee ple. And, because of that, neither Bloom nor to drive, Bloom got into his white van and be- statement that Mr. Sims and his friends had County Fire/Rescue Station #2. Mr. Sims could be eliminated as donors. spent a few hours drinking at Brewski’s, 3495 gan to drive around in the bar’s parking lot— “I told Howard to stay in the car because “Then that would indicate that both men U.S. 441 S.E., and when they all started to leave just staring at the group. he’s (Bloom) got a knife. But Howard went to were bleeding?” asked Mr. Seymour, and Mr. a fi ght broke out in the parking lot between “It was a dead silent stare out the window,” fi nd out why he cut us off,” testifi ed Ms. Bull- Ritzline agreed. Bloom and Albaro Arana. said Ms. Bass. ock. During his time on the stand Mr. Sims, a li- Neither Mr. Richardson nor Bloom’s de- Ms. Bass then testifi ed that she got into her Shortly, she continued, she saw Mr. Sims fense attorneys have offered a reason for the car, while Mr. Sims got in with another female walking away from Bloom. As he neared her censed paramedic and EMT, indicated that the fi ght. friend, Leslie Bullock. There were three other car Mr. Sims told her “I think I’ve been cut.” wounds to his body weren’t life threatening. “Bloom sucker-punched Albaro then got women in the back seat of Ms. Bullock’s car. She told Mr. Richardson that she ran across “My concern was the blood loss. There was him on the ground and choked him” said the Ms. Bullock, 28, said she pulled out of the the street to the Fire/Rescue station and got blood everywhere,” he said. prosecutor. help for her friend. Emergency personnel then Even though he was becoming lightheaded put Mr. Sims in an ambulance and took him from the loss of blood, Mr. Sims testifi ed under to Raulerson Hospital where his wounds were direct examination that he remembered seeing treated and he was released a few hours later. Ms. Bullock “knocking on Station #2’s door.” HCSO seeking clues Under cross examination by defense attor- Under cross examination, Mr. Sims said he ney Richard Seymour, Ms. Bass testifi ed that did not need a transfusion and that the wounds Mr. Sims and Mr. Clanton both hit Bloom in were not deep enough to impact any internal the face as they tried to get him off Mr. Arana. organs. in Lake Placid heist However, Ms. Bullock said she didn’t see either Mr. Richardson rested his case Tuesday af- man strike Bloom. ternoon, and testimony will resume Wednes- By Eric Kopp HCSO Detective Mike Huften at 863-402- Later, a criminalist with the Indian River day morning with the defense mounting its Okeechobee News 7250. To provide information anonymous- Crime Laboratory in Fort Pierce testifi ed that case. ly, please contact Heartland Crime Stop- The Highlands County Sheriff’s Offi ce pers at 1-800-226-TIPS. (HCSO) is reaching out to the Okeechobee area for help in solving the armed robbery of a Lake Placid store. According to a press release a man entered the C-Store Convenience Store at 1994 Placid Lakes Blvd. around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, with a handgun and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect is about 5-foot to 5-foot-2 -inches in height, with a thin build and a dark complexion. He was wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and his face was concealed with a white cloth— possibly a T-shirt. After he was given money from the reg- ister, the man left the store. No one was Special to the Okeechobee News injured, the release added. This is a surveillance photo from the If you have any information about this store’s security system. robbery or the suspect, please contact October2 19, 2011 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201011 Local churches plan speakers and special fall events Church of God of Prophecy of Church of God of Prophecy-Open to register, please call 863-467-7625 or go by talks begin on Thursday, Nov. 3 and end on Okeechobee, 102 N.W. 10th Street, is hav- Arms Ministry, 102 NW 10TH Street-Hurting the church or ROC offi ce. Registration forms Thursday, Dec. 15 Everybody is welcome ing a pastor appreciation celebration for the Women’s Ministry meet every second and are also available at your child’s school. and there is no charge to attend. For more fourth Friday of each month at 7 p.m.-A min- Fr. Hugh Duffy will give a series of talks information call 863-763-3727. month of October. Everyone is invited to istry for women for all ages who are going on the parables every Thursday night from 7 The Okeechobee News welcomes news from come and show the pastor, Brother Mike Be- through or have been through crisis in their to 8 pm in the pavilion at the Sacred Heart area churches for this column. E-mail okeenews@ vis and his wife, Sister Deb Bevis how much lives. For more information please call 863- Catholic Church at 901 SW 6th Street. The newszap.com. they are appreciated. 254-8304. Benefi t Barbecue Dinner and Gospel On Thursday, Oct. 20, Evangelist Gary Sing for Charles and Sophia Graves will be Pollard will be at Haven of Rest Church in held on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the First Bap- Cedar Plaza in Okeechobee at 7 p.m. Every- tist Church’s ROC from 3-7 p.m. The menu one is welcome. will include pulled pork dinners with drink The pumpkin on Hunter Road contin- and dessert. Gospel singing will begin at 3 ues. Come hear the greatest story ever told p.m., and run through out the evening with several different groups appearing. The cost on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 3–6 p.m. at the of the meal is $10. Tickets are on sale now or Buckhead Ridge Baptist Church, 1731 can be purchased at the door as long as they Hunter Road. There will be games, hay ride, last. You may dine in or carry out. There will cake walk, music and lots of fun. be door prizes and a silent auction. Okeechobee Church of God, 301 N.E. Oakview Baptist Church will host Fourth Ave, will host a concert by American Xtreme Missions, Saturday, Nov. 5, from Idol Season Six Top 10 Finalist Chris Sligh 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event is for chil- on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. For more in- dren in grades 1–6 and their church leaders. formation call 863-763-4127. First Baptist The children will meet with missionaries Church has received word from Angel Food and learn about their country and culture. Ministries that the food program has been The cost of the event is $16 which includes a t-shirt and lunch. For more information, discontinued. YMS please contact Oakview Baptist Church at Special to the Okeechobee News/ 863-763-1699. Church to host Fall Fest Registration for Upward Basketball and Students of the Week Fall Festival at Point of Light Fellow- Cheerleading has begun at First Baptist The following are Yearling Middle School Students of the Week including: (left ship Church 15399 Hwy 78 Lakeport on Church of Okeechobee. Deadline is Nov. to right) Lisvette Vega, Margarita Martinez, Demonte Garner, Jared Phares, Monday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. Lots of 30. The program is for girls and boys in K-5 Baron Stuart, Jesus Jimenez and Mr. Stuart (dean of students). games, candy and fun! through 6th grades. For more information or

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Ms. Stan- ley is a fi rst year teacher at the Okeechobee Winners of the Achieving Excellence Achievement Academy. luncheon gift baskets were (left to In addition to scholarships, the Founda- right) Pastor Jim Dawson, First United tion provides mini grants to teachers through Methodist Church and Denise White- partnerships with the Consortium of Florida head, Glades Electric Cooperative and Educational Foundation; Kiwanis in memory OEF board member. of Marge and Dick Blair, Okeechobee Battle- donors Mary Hurley and Russ Brown, and fi eld Friends, Rotary Club, Gay Carlton Physi- Tabitha Trent with Center State Bank; Pastor cal Education, Glades Electric Cooperative, Jim Dawson for use of the Fellowship Hall; Okeechobee Community Theatre and South Countryside Florist for the centerpieces and Florida Water Management District. former board member Dowling Watford for Emily Campbell, EES, and Megan Wil- his continued support. These fi ne individu- Special to the Okeechobee News liamson, NES, mini grant recipients, shared als made our luncheon possible and a great Okeechobee Educational Foundation board members include (left to right) Ken how the supplemental items purchased success! Kenworthy, superintendent of schools and OEF secretary; Linda Syfrett, OEF with grant funds impacted the students in Achieving Excellence campaign donors president; and Mary Hurley, assistant superintendent and OEF vice-president. their respective classrooms. (cumulative) were thanked for their gener- Betty Saffi oti, Indian River State College, osity to the Foundation: shared with the audience the value of the PLATINUM ($2,500): CenturyLink, Donna Foster parents needed - Free training program available Take Stock in Children scholarship to local Enrico, Betty Kelly, Florida Power and Light, children and thanked donors. A large and Linda Syfrett, Waste Management, Wal-Mart Hibiscus Children’s Center Foster Care Program recruits, trains and licenses all the important component to the Take Stock #814. traditional Foster Parents in St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River and Okeechobee Counties. scholarship program is the required mentor GOLD ($1,000): Big Lake Cancer Center, The required 30 hour (MAPP) classes are held one evening a week or on Saturdays and that meets with each student on a weekly Jack Coker, Glades Electric Cooperative, are free. There is a tremendous need for loving and nurturing Foster Parents in all four basis. Ms. Saffi oti invited guests to become Preferred Properties of Okeechobee Realty, counties on the Treasure Coast. For additional information about becoming a Foster Par- a mentor and support this scholarship pro- Rotary Club ent or to register for a class please call: 1-800-403-9311 ext. 415. gram. 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1978 single wide trailer IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE AFFORDABLE APART. Big Lake NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT INVITATION TO BID - furnished 2BR 1BA, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE IN TOWN Real Estate The Okeechobee County School Board will receive sealed bids for: screen porch, covered COUNTY, FLORIDA 2BR/1.5 Bath 3/2/1 Basswood For more listings, For more listings, CASE NUMBER: 2011-CA-195 1 Block north of Walmart carport, w/d, and shed. Title of Project: Lawn Care Services at Okeechobee High School lrg. yard, tile thru-out, go to go to Okeechobee High School Carpet/Tile All $14,000 Pirates Cove. SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK, newer home, deadend www.newszap.com www.newszap.com SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BIG 2800 Highway 441 N Appliances,W/D on street. $900 Call Danny LAKE NATIONAL BANK, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 each fl oor, 772-589-6727. Plaintiff, 3/2/1 off 15A in Okee VS. Owner: Okeechobee County School Board Clean/Newly Painted Hammock quiet neigh- Public Notice JAY T. HUFFMAN, UNKNOWN 700 SW 2nd Avenue Call 863-763-8878 Houses - Sale Ancient Oaks 55+ Park SPOUSE OF JAY T. HUFFMAN Okeechobee, FL. 34974 borhood,tile thru-out, n/k/a LEE ANITA HUFFMAN, any $600 mo.,$300 Sec. newer home. $900 Gated Community, All IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF and all unknown parties claim- Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Furnished, Extra Nice, THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ing by, through, under and 3/2/1 Kings Bay off Owner Financing- 3 IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE against the herein named indi- Place: Okeechobee High School BEAUTIFUL 2 Bedroom Hwy 441 SE newer bdrm 2 bath house on 1 Large Lot Only $39,000 COUNTY, FLORIDA vidual defendants; TD BANK, A (Parking Lot behind Gymnasium) CBS, Large kitchen, Call 863-357-6530 or CIVIL DIVISION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A Time: 3:00 PM home,tile/carpet. acre $3,500.00 down CASE NO. 47-2009-CA-000451 RIVERSIDE NATIONAL BANK OF Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 new carpet, screen Community pool, ten- $931.42 a month. 863-697-3954 FLORIDA, ONEWEST BANK, FSB, SUCCESSOR Defendants. Bid Opening: Place: Okeechobee School Board Operations Offi ce room, utility room. $700 nis,clubhouse. Lawn 2bdrm/1bath house IN INTEREST TO INDYMAC FEDERAL 938 NW 34th Street mo. includes water, maint. includ. $850 $2,500.00 down When you want some- BANK, FSB, SUCCESSOR IN INTER- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Okeechobee, FL. 34972 lawn and garbage. 2/2 BHR waterfront $731.83 a month. Call thing sold, advertise in EST TO INDYMAC BANK F.S.B. Time: 2:00 PM Plaintiff, Notice is hereby given that, pursu- Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (863)467-2784 w/lake access, remod- Beverley 863-634-2820 the classifieds. VS. ant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo- eled, tile thru-out, car- IDELSYS BLANCO; CARLOS F. BLAN- suje dated October 13, 2011, and Project Descriltion: BANK REPO’S CO; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POS- entered in Case No. 2011-CA-195, of Provide Lawn Care Services, including mowing, edging, and grass trimming Beautiful Samantha’s port, shed & POSSIBLE OWNER SESSION OF THE SUBJECT the Circuit Court of the 19 Judicial in specifi ed areas. Starting at $15,000 PROPERTY; Circuit in and for Okeechobee Garden Apartments boathouse. $900 FINANCING Defendants. Mobile Home Angels County, Florida, wherein SEACOAST Documents: 2BR/2BA, in town, W&D, 2/2 T.I. fully furnished, TREASURE ISLAND NATIONAL BANK, is the Plaintiff and All work shall be done in accordance with the plans, specifi cations, bidding $800 mo. + $500 sec. includ. water/elec- LARGE 4BR, 2BA, CBS 561-721-2230 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE JAY T. HUFFMAN; THE UNKNOWN and contract documents relative thereto as prepared by the Okeechobee SPOUSE OF JAY T. HUFFMAN n/k/a County School Board. Call (863)634-5780 or tric/lawn. $1200 house on the water. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant LEE ANITA HUFFMAN; any and all Documents may be secured by contacting: (863)467-9250 Sena Treadway $159,000 OKEECHOBEE- Lg. 3br/ to an Order Rescheduling Foreclo- unknown parties claiming by, 2ba DW, w/14x40 addi- sure Sale dated September 16, 2011, through, under and against the here- Dale Barrett Realtor & Property TREASURE ISLAND and entered in Case No. 47-2009- in named individual defendant; and Director of Operations FEMALE BOARDER Manager 863-697-3207 LARGE 3BR, 2BA Dblwide tion, metal roof, FP, CA-000451, of the Circuit Court of TD BANK, A NATIONAL ASSOCIA- 938 NW 34th Street 11x20 shop, on Canal. the 19th Judicial Circuit in and for TION f/k/a RIVERSIDE NATIONAL Okeechobee, FL 34972 Studio Apts. in quiet w/screened pool, many OKEECHOBEE County, Florida. BANK OF FLORIDA are Defendants, I Phone: (863)462-5083 country setting,5 min- upgrades, on the water. Covered dock & slip. ONEWEST BANK, FSB, SUCCESSOR will sell to the highest and best bid- FAX: (863)462-5166 utes from town,fur- Sprinklers, $75K O.B.O. IN INTEREST TO INDYMAC FEDERAL der for cash at the OKEECHOBEE $149,000 or will lease for BANK, FSB, SUCCESSOR IN INTER- COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, 312 NW Okeechobee County School Board nished, hi-speed Earn some extra cash. $1200 mo. 772-321-1835 or EST TO INDYMAC BANK F.S.B. is 3rd Street, JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, By: Mr. Ken Kenworthy, Superintendent internet,200 channel 772-664-6799. Plaintiff and IDELSYS BLANCO; CAR- SECOND FLOOR, OKEECHOBEE, 400085 ON 10/19/2011 Sell your used items NW 5th STREET LOS F. BLANCO; UNKNOWN PER- FLORIDA 34972, at 11:00 a.m. on cable,a/c, electric, all in the classifieds LARGE 3BR, 1BA, CBS SON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE the 9th day of November, 2011, the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT included with private house, new ceramic tile Palm Harbor Homes SUBJECT PROPERTY; are defen- following described property as set OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY dants. I will sell to the highest and forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Case #: 2010 CA 000385 entrance. $125 per Dixie Ranch - 3 Bdrm/1 through out. $99,000 or Has 3 Modular Homes best bidder for cash at THE JURY AS- week or $450 a month. bath $700.00 a month. will lease for $800 mo. Available at HUGE SEMBLY ROOM, 2ND FLOOR, OF THE LOT 72E, FOUR SEASONS ES- American General Home Equity, Inc. Savings. Over 40K Off OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL TATES, AN UNRECORDED SUB- Plaintiff, Reference required Also 2 Bdrm/1 bath Call 863-634-9119 CENTER, 312 N.W. 3RD STREET, DIVISION LYING IN SECTION -VS.- 863-801-8278 $675.00 a month - FLS. 800-622-2832 OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972 in 17, TWSP 37 S, RANGE 36 E, Joseph E. Sammons a/f/a Joseph Sammons and Ella M. Sammons a/f/a Ella OKEECHOBEE County, FLORIDA, at OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORI- Sammons; Seacoast National Bank, Successor in Interest to Big Lake Nation- No Pets 863-634-2820 Remodeled 3/1 11:00 a.m., on the 16th day of Nov., DA. BEING MORE PARTICU- al Bank; Bremen Earl Gaskins; Leta Micco Gaskins; Audio America, Inc.; 2011, the following described proper- LARLY DESCRIBED AS Capital One Bank (USA), National Association f/k/a Capital One Bank; CBS Home, Garage, ty as set forth in said Final Judg- FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE Defendant(s). For Rent Sprinklers, City Water ment, to wit: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID Nice and Clean 1/1 in Your next job could be SECTION 17, BEAR S NOTICE OF SALE and Well, Hurricane LOT 7, BLOCK 5, A PLAT OF BASS- 89°57’33” E ALONG THE Town, Convienant to in today’s classifieds. Shutters, All Tile, WOOD INCORPORATED, ACCORD- SOUTH LINE OF SAID SEC- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of Everything $525.00 Did you look for it? 2 Minutes From Hospital ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS TION 17, A DISTANCE OF Foreclosure dated September 27, 2011, entered in Civil Case No. 2010 CA monthly, plus security For more listings, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, 180.00 FEET TO THE EAST 000385 of the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee and Schools $90,000 PAGE 22, OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NE County, Florida, wherein American General Home Equity, Inc., Plaintiff and deposit, No Smokers or FOR RENT O.B.O (863)801-3820 go to RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE 64th AVENUE., THENCE BEAR Joseph E. Sammons a/f/a Joseph Sammons and Ella M. Sammons a/f/a Ella No Pets 863-697-2818 COUNTY, FLORIDA. N 00°05’07” E ALONG SAID E Sammons are defendant(s), I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash NEW HOME 3bed/2ba www.newszap.com R/W LINE OF NE 64th AVE- IN THE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, ON THE SECOND FLOOR, OF THE OKEE- on water in Taylor Creek A person claiming an interest in the NUE., A DISTANCE OF 1548.32 CHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, 312 N.W. THIRD STREET, OKEECHO- Two Story CBS house surplus from the sale, if any, other Nice 2/1 Apt. over com- Isles, 5 appliances includ- FEET FOR THE POINT OF BE- BEE, FL 34972 AT 11:00 A.M. on November 2, 2011, the following described on Canal,3 bedrooms, 2 than the property owner as of the GINNING; THENCE CONTINUE property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: mercial offi ce space in ed, 2 car garage, No date of the lis pendens must fi le a N 00°05’07” E ALONG SAID full baths, living room Campers/RVs claim within 60 days after the sale. the city. $600/mo. Plus pets. $1,200 a month. EAST R/W LINE OF NE 64th LOTS 6 AND 7 OF BLOCK 36, OKEECHOBEE PARK, ACCORDING TO w/fi re place. 2 frigs, Dated this 27the day of Sept., 2011. AVENUE TO SOUTH R/W LINE THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 28, utilities. Dishwasher Call 863-467-8559 washer/dryer, 40 ft Car OF NE 4th STREET, A DIS- PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. and microwave. No SHARON ROBERTSON TANCE OF 220.00 FEET. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN YEAR: 1989, MAKE: SKYLINE, port,Very Clean. As Clerk of said Court THENCE BEAR SOUTH VIN#: 32620260AY AND VIN#: 32620260BY, MANUFACTURED pets. Please contact $125,000 By: Sandra L. Creech 89°24’08” E ALONG SAID HOME, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE ABOVE DE- Sandra at Large 2,000 sq. ft., 3/2 As Deputy Clerk SOUTH R/W LINE OF NE 4th SCRIBED LANDS. AS SUCH IT IS DEEMED TO BE A FIXTURE AND A Call 863-610-0329 Florida Rules of Judicial STREET, A DISTANCE OF PART OF THE REAL ESTATE. (863)697-6082. CBS in town with Administration Rule 2.540 198.00 FEET; THENCE BEAR S fenced in yard. $950 If you are a person with a disability 00°05’07” W, PARALLEL WITH ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE who needs any accommodation in AFORESAID EAST R/W LINE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE Oak Lake Apts, 2BR, p/mo. First, last & se- order to participate in this proceed- OF NE 64th AVENUE, A DIS- DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS 1.5BA, 2 story & 2BR, curity. 863-634-7725. ing, you are entitled, at no cost to TANCE OF 220.00 FEET; AFTER THE SALE. you, to the provision of certain assis- THENCE BEAR N 89°24’08” W, 1BA, 1 story apt., ‘05 Sprinter 8x30 tance. Please contact the Corrie PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Persons With $650/mo + $650 sec. Travel Trailer Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW R/W LINE OF NE 4th STREET, Disabilities LARGE 3/2/2 Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port A DISTANCE OF 198.00 FEET If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order Very Clean, on 2 Acres 3,000 sq. ft. (attaches to bumper) St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the For more listings, at least 7 days before your scheduled (863)634-3312 or Home for Lease/Rent 2 slides - 3x9 Bdrm & Along with that certain 1979 provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordina- (863)634-3313. go to 3x12 Living Rm court appearance, or immediately Brigadier/WORT mobile home tor, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, $1,200.00 a month upon receiving this notifi cation if the ID# GB1CS27987A & (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or Call 863-214-3658 or www.newszap.com $11,500 Private Seller time before the scheduled appear- GB1CS27987B immediately upon receiving this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled OKEECHOBEE- 2 Cot- Call Gary (863) 634-0865 ance is less than 7 days; if you are appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 863-801-4346 hearing or voice impaired, call 711. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN IN- SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adap- tages, 1 on Rim Canal. SPANISH: Si usted es una persona TEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE taciOn para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted tiene discapacitada que necesita alguna Starting $150 week. Mobile Home Join all the people who SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAT THE derecho, sin costo alguno a OKEECHOBEE- 3BR/ adaptaciOn para poder participar de PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Co- (772)359-1640. 1BA Duplex, W/D hook- Rent say, “I sold it in the este procedimiento o evento; usted OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A ordinadora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que CLAIM WITH-IN 60 DAYS AFTER THE Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que tenga que com- up, central a/c & heat. classifieds.” se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de SALE. parecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de haber recibido esta notifi ca- $625 mo. + $500 sec. comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Co- If you are a person with a ciOn si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su comparecencia. Si tiene una Commercial 2 Bedroom 2 Bath ordinadora de A.D.A., 250 NW Coun- disability who needs any accom- discapacidad auditiva O de }labia, fl ame al 711. (863)763-4414. try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. modation in order to participate KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparéy you ou Property Mobile Home, Fenced Lucie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por RV Space Rent in this proceeding, you are enti- ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye anyen Yard, Security Required, lo menos 7 dias antes de que tenga tled, at no cost to you, to the pou ou jwen on seri de id. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Co-ordinator OKEECHOBEE 4br, 2ba, No Pets que comparecer en code o inmedi- provision of certain assistance. ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, FOR SALE OR LEASE atamente despues de haber recibido Please contact Corrie Johnson, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou nori4 nan trihnnal All tile throughout, $1000 Call 863-634-7231 esta notifi caciOn si es que falta me- 1574 Sq. Ft. offi ce bldg. ADA coordinator, 250 NW Coun- impdiatmnn IZP nli rpcpywo avic va-a All ci IP kP All oon nnn-on oh; nan tri- mo. & up. 1st & sec. * Limited Time Only nos de 7 dias para su comparecen- try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port bunal-la mavens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele ii. @ 210 NE 3rd Ave. moves you in. * Water Front RV cia. Si tiene una discapacidad Saint Lucie, FL 34986 SHARON ROBERTSON Call 863-763-0295 (561)248-3888 or BUCKHEAD RIDGE - auditiva ó de habla, llame al 711. (772) 807-7370 within 2 work- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Dbl. Wide 2 BR, 2 BA, Lots $400.00/mo. KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki ko- ing days of your receipt of this Okeechobee County, Florida (863)599-0156 Incl. Utilities kobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey Notice if you are hearing or Sandra L. Creech C/Air. $495 mo. Large 3 pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, voice impaired, call 711. DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT * Covered Dockage ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye Houses - Rent BR, 2 BA, C/Air. $600 Dated the 17th day of October, 399483 ON 10/12,19/2011 Incl. W/Lot Rent anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. 2011. Office Space mo. No pets. Yearly Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Co- Rent * Cabin $500.00/mo. SHARON ROBERTSON lease plus sec. ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Clerk of Circuit Court 2/2 on canal in BHR Incl. Utilities Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL By: Sandra L. Creech Reading a newspaper helps (863)763-4031 34986, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 covered boat slip,12x42 * Call863-763-4417 Deputy Clerk OFFICE SPACE jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou par& nan Attorney for Plaintiff: screen porch, applianc- tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resev- Devin R. Maxwell, Esq. you get more out of life. es & some utilities in- FOR RENT For Rent wa avis sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou- MAXWELL & MAXWELL, P.A. (863)763-8565 1 Bedroom Trailer ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 Florida Bar No.: 172693 cluded.$750 mo., $500 Travel Trailers jou; Si ou pa ka tan& ou pale byen, 405 NW 3rd Street No wonder newspaper sec. deposit, avail. Nov. $125 A Week reld 711. Okeechobee, Florida 34972 Call 863-610-4625 Kahane & Associates, P.A. (863) 763-1119 - Telephone readers have more fun! 1st 863-634-6467 Get a quick response to 33’ Travel Trailer 8201 Peters Road, Ste. 3000 400813 ON 10/19,26/2011 any item you may be sell- Plantation, FL 33324 With Paneled Room Telephone: (954) 382-3486 3 Bedroom 2 Bath ing with a classified ad. Ft Drum 33698 NE 9th Addition $1,500.00 Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 Need a few more bucks 398962 ON 10/19,26/2011 $800.00 a month Ave 4 acre pasture, Call 863-357-6404 to purchase something Small Security Deposit Grab a bargain from your with 1 1/2 bd mobile deer? Pick up some home partially furnished Grab a bargain from your Okee. Estates Area neighbor’s garage, attic, The classifieds are the neighbor’s garage, attic, extra bucks when you Call 863-697-6044 basement or closet in $400 deposit $400 most successful sales- sell your used items in monthly. 912-224-4658 basement or closet in or 467-4996 today’s classifieds. person in town. today’s classifieds. the classifeids. 18 Okeechobee News October 19, 2011

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE June 8, 2011, and whose social se- a/k/a GEORGE W. BUTTS, deceased, TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, Florida Bar #096482 NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NINETEENTH JUDICIAL curity number is XXX-XX-6994, is whose date of death was December DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) Telephone: (863) 763-3825 IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE CIRCUIT IN AND FOR pending in the Circuit Court for 27, 2010, is pending in the Circuit VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO- YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DE- 399760 ON 10/12,19/2011 COUNTY, FLORIDA COUNTY, FLORIDA OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Court for Okeechobee County, Flori- TICE ON THEM. CEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS CASE NO.: 2011-CA-172 CASE NO. 2010-CA-288 FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION Division, the address of which is 312 da, Probate Division, the address of All other creditors of the decedent BARRED. PUBLIC NOTICE Assigned to: Judge Schack CASE NO. 2011-CP-109 N.W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Okee- which is 312 N.W. 3rd Street, Suite and persons having claims or de- The fi rst publication of this notice The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK, chobee, Florida 34972. The personal 101, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. mands against the estate of the de- is October 12, 2011. Offi ce is advertising an iPad2 as SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO RIVERSIDE NATIONAL BANK In Re: Estate of representative’s and the personal The personal representative’s and cedent must fi le their claims with per Florida State Statute 705.103. FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND OF FLORIDA, GIRLIE WHEELER BERRY, representative’s attorney names are the personal representative’s attor- this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF- Ancillary Personal Representative: If the owner does not claim/identi- TRUST CO. OF THE TREASURE Plaintiff a/k/a GIRLIE W. BERRY, set forth below. ney names are set forth below. TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST Artyce L. Smith fy said item within the two (2) COAST, VS. Deceased All creditors of the decedent and All creditors of the decedent and PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. 3405 Turkey Crossing week period that this item is adver- Plaintiff, DALLAS REXROAD, UNKNOWN other persons having claims or de- other persons having claims or de- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- Dacula, Georgia 30019 tised, it will be forfeited to this VS. SPOUSE OF DALLAS REXROAD, ANY NOTICE TO CREDITORS mands against decedent’s estate on mands against decedent’s estate on IN THE TIME PERIOD SET Attorney for Ancillary agency. For questions regarding DAVID D. SMITH, DONNA L. AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES whom a copy of this notice is re- whom a copy of this notice is re- FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STAT- Personal Representative: this item contact Kathleen Watson SMITH, and NANCY LAWRENCE, CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER The administration of the estate of quired to be served must fi le their quired to be served must fi le their UTES WILL BE FOREVER CONELY & CONELY, P.A. at 863-763-3117 Monday through Defendants. AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED GIRLIE WHEELER BERRY, a/k/a GIR- claims with this court WITHIN THE claims with this court WITHIN THE BARRED. Post Offi ce Drawer 1367 Friday between the hours of 8am INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S), WHO LIE W. BERRY, deceased, whose LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME Okeechobee, Florida 34973 and 5pm. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR date of death was December 3, TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- By: Tom W. Conely, III 400575 ON 10/19/2011 LIVING, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN 2010, and whose social security TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 Notice is hereby given that, pursu- PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST number is XXX-XX-7859, is pending DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- ant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo- AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO- sure dated October 13, 2011, and GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, County, Florida, Probate Division, TICE ON THEM. entered in Case No. 2011-CA-172, of and JOHN DOE and/or JANE DOE as the address of which is 312 N.W. 3rd All other creditors of the decedent the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Unknown Tenants-in-Possession Street, Suite 101, Okeechobee, Flori- and persons having claims or de- Circuit in and for Okeechobee Defendants. da 34972. The personal representa- mands against the estate of the de- County, Florida, wherein SEACOAST tive’s and the personal cedent must fi le their claims with NATIONAL BANK, is the Plaintiff and NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT representative’s attorney names are this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF- DAVID D. SMITH; DONNA L. SMITH; TO CHAPTER 45 set forth below. TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST and NANCY LAWRENCE, are Defen- All creditors of the decedent and PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. AIR CONDITIONING HAIR CUTS dants, I will sell to the highest and NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant other persons having claims or de- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- best bidder for cash at the OKEE- to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure mands against decedent’s estate on IN THE TIME PERIOD SET CHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, dated October 11, 2011, Case No. whom a copy of this notice is re- FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STAT- 312 NW 3rd Street, JURY ASSEMBLY 2010 CA 288, in the Circuit Court of quired to be served must fi le their UTES WILL BE FOREVER EMORY WALKER ROOM, SECOND FLOOR, OKEECHO- the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, in claims with this court WITHIN THE BARRED. EMORY WALKER CO. INC. BEE, FLORIDA 34972, at 11:00 a.m. and for Okeechobee County, Florida, LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME Air Conditioning & Refrigeration on the 9th day of November, 2011, in which TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, the following described property as CIATION, is Plaintiff, and DALLAS TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) set forth in said Final Judgment, to REXROAD, the UNKNOWN SPOUSE DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DE- 7/24 SERVICE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS Tues. -Fri 9-5:30 •Sat. 9-3 • Closed Sun & Mon wit: OF DALLAS REXROAD, JANE DOE VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO- CEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS 208 SW 5th Ave. • Okeechobee and JOHN DOE, et al, are Defen- TICE ON THEM. BARRED. Serving the 863-467-0418 Lot 243, TAYLOR CREEK ISLES, dants, the Clerk will sell to the high- All other creditors of the decedent The fi rst publication of this notice CAC042747 SECTION 1, according to the est and best bidder for cash at the and persons having claims or de- is October 12, 2011. Lake Area for CAC014022 rd Plat thereof recorded in Plat Okeechobee County Judicial Center, mands against the estate of the de- 40 Years! 863-763-6742 CAC057129 105 SW 3 Ave. Cheri Stevens Book 3, Page 59, Public 2nd Floor, Jury Assembly Room, 312 cedent must fi le their claims with Personal Representative: Records of Okeechobee NW 3rd St., Okeechobee, Florida this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF- John P. Nasta County, Florida. 34972, at 11:00 A.M., on November TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST 1606 S.W. 18th Avenue 9, 2011. the following described PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312 HEALTHCARE ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- property set forth in the Summary Fi- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- Attorney for Personal Representative: EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE nal Judgment of Foreclosure, to-wit: IN THE TIME PERIOD SET CONELY & CONELY, P.A. SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAT THE FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STAT- Post Offi ce Drawer 1367 PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE Lot 15 and 16, Block 35, OKEE- UTES WILL BE FOREVER Okeechobee, Florida 34973 OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CHOBEE PARK, according to the BARRED. By: Tom W. Conely, III CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME Florida Bar #096482 CACO 23499 SALE. 1, Page 28, Public Records of PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, Telephone: (863) 763-3825 • 24/7 Emergency Service • Senior Citizen Discount Skilled Long & Short Term Care Facility If you are a person with a Okeechobee County, Florida. ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) 399542 ON 10/12,19/2011 • FREE Estimates on System Replacements. disability who needs any accom- Together with a 1985 Chandler YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DE- “We Sell The Best And Service The Rest!” Jody Carter, Assistant, C.E.O. modation in order to participate Doublewide mobile home VIN #’s CEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS in this proceeding, you are enti- GAFL2AG250510049 and BARRED. LEGAL NOTICE 763-8391 230 South Barfield Hwy. • Pahokee tled, at no cost to you, to the GAFL2BG250510049 and TITLE #’s The fi rst publication of this notice Other facilities in provision of certain assistance. 41847430 and 41851296 is October 12, 2011. Public Auction will be held at Johns Please contact Corrie Johnson, Parcel ID # Towing Service storage lot located at Gainesville PHONE: 561-924-5561 250 NW Country Club Drive, 1-17-37-35-0020-00350-0150 Personal Representative: 704 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Okee- & Bradenton www.floridacare.net Suite 217, Port Saint Lucie, FL Street Address: 2551 NW 5TH ST, Beverly G. Fix chobee, Florida 34972 on November 34986 (772) 807-7370 within 2 OKEECHOBEE 647 S.E. 26th Street 4, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. Pursuant to working days of your receipt of Any person claiming an interest in Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Florida Statute 713.78 for unpaid HEALTH & this Order; if you are hearing or the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- Attorney for Personal Representative: towing and storage charges. Year, voice impaired, call 711. er than the property owners as of CONELY & CONELY, P.A. make, model and VIN are as follows. Dated the 17th day of October, the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le Post Offi ce Drawer 1367 READING MATERIAL 2011. a claim within 60 days after the sale. Okeechobee, Florida 34973 2011 Hyundai Elantra SHARON ROBERTSON If you are a person with a By: Tom W. Conely, III VIN # KMHDH4AEXBUO89238 Clerk of Circuit Court disability who needs any accom- Florida Bar #096482 By: Sandra L. Creech modation in order to participate Telephone: (863) 763-3825 Terms of sale are cash, and no Deputy Clerk in this proceeding, you are enti- 399539 ON 10/12,19/2011 checks will be accepted. Seller re- Attorney For Plaintiff: tled, at no cost to you, to the serves the right of fi nal bid. ALL Devin R. Maxwell, Esq. provision of certain assistance. SALES ARE FINAL! NO REFUNDS MAXWELL & MAXWELL, P.A. Please contact Corrie Johnson, PUBLIC NOTICE WILL BE, MADE! Said automobiles Florida Bar No.: 172693 ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- will be sold in “As Is” condition with 405 NW 3rd Street try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port The Okeechobee County Board of no guarantee’s. Okeechobee, Florida 34972 St. Lucie, FL 34986, County Commissioners will hold its 400728 ON 10/19/2011 (863) 763-1119 -Telephone (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days Regular Session on Thursday, Oc- 400811 ON 10/19,26/2011 before your scheduled court ap- tober 27, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in LEGAL NOTICE pearance, or immediately upon the “Judge William L. Hendry ATTORNEYS receiving this notifi cation if the Courtroom” at the Historic Court- A public auction will be held at BMJ LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT time before the scheduled ap- house, 304 N.W. 2nd Street, Towing, Inc. Lot at 414 South Parrott pearance is less than 7 days; if Okeechobee, Florida. Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 The Workforce Development Board you are hearing or voice im- on Friday the 4th day of Nov. 2011 LOCAL DONATIONS of the Treasure Coast (DBA, Work- paired, call 711. Any person deciding to appeal any from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Pursuant to HOSKINS, TURCO, LLOYD & LLOYD force Solutions) - Region 20 and DATED this 12th day of October, decision made by the Board of Florida statute 713.78 for unpaid the Treasure Coast Job Training 2011. County Commissioners with respect towing and storage. Year, Make, Now accepting donations Consortium announce a meeting COLLINS, BROWN, CALDWELL, to any matter considered at this Model & Vin’s as follows: • Auto Accidents • Social Security Disability of the Workforce Development BARKETT & GARAVAGLIA, Chtd. meeting will need a record of the of household goods. Board to which all persons are in- Attorneys for Plaintiff proceedings, and that, for such 1988 Blue Mercury Tracer • Bankruptcy • Veterans’ Disability vited: 756 Beachland Boulevard purposes, he or she will need to 3MABM115XJR682125 ensure that a verbatim record of Local donations helping Local people Vero Beach, Florida 32963 www.HoskinsTurco.com Date & Time: Wednesday, Telephone 772-231-4343 the such proceedings is made, Terms of sale are cash, and no October 26, 2011 - 8:00 a.m. which record shall include the testi- 212 S. Parrott Ave. FREE PICKUP Fax 772-234-5213 checks will be accepted. The seller (863) 357-5800 Okeechobee Campus Place: Workforce Development Email: [email protected] mony and evidence upon which the reserves the right of fi nal bid. All Okeechobee, FL 34974 Board of the Treasure Coast SHARON ROBERTSON appeal is to be based. sales are fi nal. No refunds will be 7595 NE 128th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 584 NW University Blvd., CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT made. Said automobiles will be sold (863) 763-4224 Suite 100 In accordance with the Americans BY: Sandra L. Creech in “AS IS” with no guarantees. www.faithfarm.org Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 DEPUTY CLERK with Disabilities Act, persons with 400819 ON 10/19/2011 FURNITURE 400342 ON 10/19,26/2011 disabilities needing special accom- PURPOSE: To discuss matters modation to participate in this pro- concerning the Workforce Invest- ceeding should contact the County ment Act, American Recovery and PUBLIC NOTICE Administrator’s Offi ce not later than WANTED TO BUY Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA - four (4) working days prior to the Workforce Stimulus projects and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT proceeding at 304 N.W. 2nd Street, budgets), Workforce Employment THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES OF Room 123, Okeechobee, Florida Opportunities, the Welfare Transi- THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES 34972, or call 863-763-6441. If We Buy Scrap Gold, tion Program, One-Stop Career OF INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE your are hearing or voice impaired, Centers and the Workforce Devel- WILL MEET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, call TDD 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or READING A opment Board (DBA, Workforce So- 2011 IN ROOM 110, THE CENTER 1-888-447-5620 (TTY). NEWSPAPER Silver and Coins lutions). A copy of the agenda FOR ACADEMIC INNOVATION, IN may be obtained by contacting: THE CLARK ADVANCED LEARNING Margaret Garrard Helton, Chair MAKES YOU A CENTER ON THE INDIAN RIVER Board of County Commissioners Workforce Development Board STATE COLLEGE CHASTAIN CAMPUS Okeechobee County, Florida MORE INFORMED Elliott’s Pawn Shop of the Treasure Coast AT 2400 S.E. SALERNO ROAD, STU- AND INTERESTING DBA, Workforce Solutions ART, FLORIDA 34997. Sharon Robertson, Clerk 584 NW University Blvd., Board of County Commissioners PERSON. 419 W.S. Park St. • 863.763-5553 Suite 100 FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE - Okeechobee County, Florida Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 1:30 P.M. /s/ Paula Poskon/Deputy Clerk N CLARK ADVANCED LEARNING 400038 ON 10/19/2011 o wonder newspaper Should any person wish to appeal CENTER COMMITTEE - 2:00 P.M. readers are more popular! ATTORNEYS any decision made by the Board CURRICULUM COMMITTEE - IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Advertise here! with respect to any matter consid- 2:20 P.M. NINETEENTH JUDICIAL ered at the above referenced meet- PHYSICAL PLANT COMMITTEE - CIRCUIT IN AND FOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Great place to get noticed! ing, they will need to ensure a 2:40 P.M. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, NINETEENTH JUDICIAL MARINA verbatim recording of the proceed- FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ings is made, which record includes ANY PERSONS SEEKING TO APPEAL CASE NO. 2011-CP-108 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, the testimony and evidence upon THE DECISIONS OF THE BOARD FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION which the appeal is based, in order to WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER In Re: Estate of CASE NO. 2011-CP-113 REAL ESTATE provide a record for judicial review. CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING HARRY JOSEPH ZIMMERMAN, SR. 400815 ON 10/19/2011 WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PRO- a/k/a HARRY J. ZIMMERMAN, SR. In Re: Estate of a/k/a HARRY J. ZIMMERMAN, GEORGE WILLIAM BUTTS, CEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PUR- Deceased Time to clean out the POSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT a/k/a GEORGE W. BUTTS, PICK A HEADING CONTRACTOR Deceased attic, basement and/or A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- NOTICE TO CREDITORS CEEDING IS MADE. garage? Advertise your 400731 ON 10/19/2011 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of (ancillary administration) Advertise your businesss INSURANCE yard sale in the classi- HARRY JOSEPH ZIMMERMAN, SR., Find it faster. Sell it sooner fieds and make your a/k/a HARRY J. ZIMMERMAN, SR., The ancillary administration of the in the classifieds a/k/a HARRY J. ZIMMERMAN, de- estate of GEORGE WILLIAM BUTTS, clean up a breeze! ceased, whose date of death was October2 19, 2011 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201019 Water managers increase water storage The South Florida Water Management District •Alderman-Deloney Ranch: 147 acre-feet; (SFWMD) Governing Board last week approved •Buck Island Ranch: 1,573 acre-feet ; eight cost-effective projects to increase water storage •Dixie Ranch: 856 acre-feet; on ranches north of Lake Okeechobee while improv- •Dixie West: 315 acre-feet; ing water quality for the Everglades as well as for the •Lightsey Cattle Company: 887 acre-feet; lake and coastal estuaries. •Lost Oak Ranch: 374 acre-feet; “The future of water storage north of Lake •Triple A Ranch: 397 acre-feet; and, Okeechobee relies on innovative public-private part- •Willaway Cattle & Sod: 229 acre-feet. nerships and marks a milestone in our collective ef- Since the start of its Dispersed Water Management forts to preserve both the Northern Everglades and our working landscapes for future generations,” said Program in 2005, the District has collaborated with a Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam. coalition of agencies, environmental organizations, “This program is a progressive way of achieving our ranchers and researchers to enhance opportunities shared goals of environmental restoration and a for storing excess surface water on private, public healthy and sustainable agricultural economy.” and tribal lands. In addition to utilizing regional pub- With a $7 million investment over 10 years, the lic projects, the program encourages property own- eight contracts will provide 4,800 acre-feet of water ers to retain water on their land rather than drain it retention in the Northern Everglades to assist with and to accept and detain regional runoff. meeting the storage and water quality improvement “Storing large volumes of water north and south goals for the watershed. Within six months, all of the of Lake Okeechobee is one of the most signifi cant projects will be fully operational and demonstrating water management challenges facing South Florida,” these cost-effective water retention services. said SFWMD Executive Director Melissa Meeker. To “It is imperative that we work to get the water expand the effort following the pilot Florida Ranch- right in South Florida, which includes both ensur- lands Environmental Services Project (FRESP), the ing an adequate water supply and improving water District issued a solicitation in January 2011 aimed quality,” said Florida Department of Environmental at ranch owners in the Northern Everglades region. Protection Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard Jr. “The A total of 14 proposals were evaluated and ranked projects approved by the South Florida Water Man- agement District Governing Board will allow the in response to the competitive solicitation. The eight district to collaborate with property owners to retain approved projects were determined through a Gov- excess water on public, private and tribal lands to en- erning Board-approved negotiation process. sure a more reliable water supply for Florida’s future The selected ranchers will receive fi nancial assis- generations.” tance in making the best use of existing infrastruc- The projects in Okeechobee, Highlands and Polk ture and/or developing new, simple infrastructure counties, along with the amount of water able to be that will increase water and nutrient retention capa- Special to the Okeechobee News/SFWMD retained, include: bilities.

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