Vol. 101 No. 26 Sunday, February 28, 2010 75¢ Plus tax To the rescue... Judge Members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO) Special Response Team use the cover of dense green smoke to storm a home and rescue a female hostage during a training exercise held Friday morning, Feb. 26. For more on the story, see page 20. throws OHS Tennis teams beat Fort Pierce out FSB ... Page 14

Index lawsuit Boys reportedly were Classifi eds ...... 17-19 Community Events ...... 6 abused at Florida Crossword ...... 19 Obituaries ...... 6 School for Boys in the Opinion ...... 5 1940s, ’50s and ’60s Speak Out ...... 4 Sports ...... 13, 15-16 By Eric Kopp Weather ...... 5 Okeechobee News “When I came home from Viet- Lake Levels nam I felt my country had betrayed County Historic trail me, and now the justice system has done the same thing.” 13.52 feet Bryant Middleton, who was one Last Year: 12.86 feet of the many boys beaten and sod- omized at the Florida School for 6SRQVRUHG%\ budget Boys in Marianna and Okeechobee, was speaking about a class action lawsuit against the State of Florida 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW that was dismissed Tuesday, Feb. looking 23, in a Tallahassee courtroom. 63DUURWW$YH Circuit Judge James Shelfer’s  dismissal was based on the prem- Source: South Florida Water ise “... that while there are consti- Management District. Depth given tutional rights violations, you can- bleak not recover monetary damages for in feet above sea level By Pete Gawda those violations,” explained Greg See page 4 for information about Okeechobee news Hoag, a St. Petersburg attorney how to contact this newspaper. who was one of the lawyers repre- From comments made at senting the men who were brutal- the last meeting of Okeechobee ized in the schools. newszap.com County Commissioners, it looks “I feel betrayed by the courts,” Free Speech Free Ads like the budget battle for the said Mr. Middleton, from his Fort coming fi scal year is about to Walton Beach home Friday. “I feel begin. betrayed by the judges and I feel Up until a few years ago, bud- betrayed by the state of Florida— See BUDGET — Page 2 See FSB — Page 8

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half. BUDGET The proposed millage rate was 7.6530. Commissioners voted to lower the millage Continued From Page 1 rate to 7.5030. That rate, taking into consid- eration decreased property values, was cal- get hearings were dull and boring with no culated to bring in the same amount of taxes public interest or participation. The last few as collected the previous year. years they have gotten increasingly interest- While these moves looked good to tax- ing as the economy gets tougher. payers at the time, they had their conse- At the last commission meeting on Feb. quences. The budget, as originally prepared, 25, deputy county administrator Robbie had expenditures based on the income from Chartier reported that as of Jan. 31, reve- the original EMS assessment rate and the nues exceeded expenditures by 17 percent original millage rate. Without a reduction in as compared to the budget. However, that expenditures or locating another sources of trend is not expected to continue through revenue, the difference was made up from the year. At the beginning of the year the vast the county’s dwindling reserves which are majority of ad valorum taxes are received. now dangerously close to the $8 million As the year continues the county’s income fl oor set by commissioners. is expected to decrease while expenditures The motion to exempt non profi ts was increase. made by Commissioner Noel Chandler who County administrator Lyndon Bonner suggested a one cent sales tax be imposed predicted a shortfall of $2.8 to $4.2 million in the following year to help offset EMS costs. the fi scal year 2010-2011 budget. In order to place that item on the Oct. 4 Part of that shortfall is caused by a last general election ballot commissioners must minute move by county commissioners act by about Aug. 24. If the additional tax is in the preparation of the current budget. A approved in the general election it would move was made which looked good to vot- not go into effect until Jan. 1, 2011. The bud- ers at the time. However, they may not have get would have to be approved by Sept. 30 realized the long range consequences. without knowing if the sales tax would go The emergency medical services (EMS) into effect. Unlike an assessment, which is a assessment, new with this year’s budget, fi xed rate, the amount of money from a sales brought a storm of controversy. The con- tax would be uncertain and fl uctuating. sultants who prepared the assessment rates More than likely there would be no cost took the entire cost of the EMS program and to the county to put this item on the ballot, apportioned it among residential, commer- according to Gwen Chandler, supervisor of cial and industrial properties. elections. If the sales tax issue fi ts on the ex- Voters fl ocked to public hearings to isting ballot, there would be no charge. In protest the proposed EMS assessment. In the unlikely event that the addition of that response to these protests, commissioners one item would cause the ballot to have voted to exempt churches and other non- to be printed on larger paper or go to two profi ts from the assessment. At the same pages then the county would have to pay the time they cut everyone else’s assessment in nominal cost of the additional paper. Magistrate imposes fi ne By Pete Gawda compliance date was set at March 11. Okeechobee News Penny Chaisson was given until May 13 to either obtain a construction permit or de- In hearings held Tuesday, Feb. 16, molish with the proper permit an unpermit- Okeechobee County Code Enforcement ted concrete block addition to her N.W. 18th Special Magistrate Lois Nichols imposed a Street dwelling. fi ne in one case and set compliance dates in Robeldan Acosta was given until March eight other cases. 11 to mow and trim the overgrowth on his Kellie Chapman had been cited for build- N.W. 98th Street property. ing a wall and installing a door on a garage Code enforcement offi cer Albert stated on S.E. 42nd Street without the proper per- that Phillip McCallister has removed most mits. At the hearing, Code Enforcement Of- of the debris from his S.E. 37th Way lot. She fi cer Beth Albert stated that as of the compli- said he still had to obtain a demolition per- ance date, Feb. 15, the proper permits had mit and demolish the mobile home on the not been obtained. Therefore the property property. He was given until March 11 to do owner was fi ned $50 a day for every day of so. noncompliance beginning Feb. 17. John Holt had also made considerable Larry Glen Shrader asked for an exten- progress toward removing the derelict build- sion of time to build a pole barn to house ing on his S.E. 60th Drive property. Mrs. Albert the material he was cited for storing outside. said that the only thing left was to remove He was given until April 15 to come into a concrete slab. Therefore, his compliance compliance. date was moved from Feb. 16 to March 11. Howard Richards was also cited for con- Gloria Jean Vonderau requested an exten- struction without a permit. Since he had sion of time to come into compliance. She contacted a contractor to draw up plans in had cleared the overgrowth and removed preparation for applying for a permit he was the unlicensed vehicles from her N.E. 103rd given until April 15 to come into compli- Avenue property. She was given until March ance. 11 to either demolish or repair the derelict Mrs. Albert noted that foreclosure and structure on her property. bankruptcy proceedings were pending The property of Eduardo and Maylin De against the N.W. 38th Avenue property of Vega was found to be in compliance and Arthur Steinberg. She stated that the mort- that case was not heard. The case of John- gage holder had boarded up the abandoned nie Mays was not heard because of lack of building on the property and had done some proper notifi cation. That case as well as the mowing. She said that hopefully the property fi ne reduction request of Lakeshore Restau- would be in compliance by next month. The rant will be heard in March. February 28, 2010 Okeechobee News 3 Man accused of hitting pregnant girlfriend Assisted Living By Eric Kopp reportedly took the child upstairs and when Deputy Jackson’s report goes on to state 24 Hour Care by Okeechobee News the baby’s mother entered the upstairs bed- that he contacted the Florida Abuse Hotline room she saw Aranda allegedly hitting the Susan Stegkemper, An Okeechobee man has been arrested about the situation. and charged with hitting his 17-year-old baby about the buttocks and yelling at him Registered Nurse pregnant girlfriend about to stop crying. The mother then grabbed her son and her head with his fi sts. • Reasonable Rates laid down on top of the baby to protect him. Register for free volunteer Jose Aranda, 21, N.E. • TLC in Very Nice Fifth St., was arrested Sun- As she did, Aranda allegedly hit her in the Guardian ad Litem Training day, Feb. 21, on a felony head six times with his fi st. Deputy Jackson’s Family Home • 1 Opening NOW charge of battery on a report states that the woman had a “knot” On March 2, the Guardian ad Litem pregnant person. He was on her forehead and there was bruising and Program will train individuals interested for Patient/Resident booked into the Okeecho- redness on the baby’s buttocks. in helping nearly 300 abused and neglect- • References bee County Jail under a Deputy Jackson’s report added that Aran- ed children living in Saint Lucie, Martin, Furnished bond of $15,000. Jose da is not the boy’s father. Indian River and Okeechobee counties. According to an original Aranda Even though Deputy Jackson and other Guardian ad Litem volunteers, and 863-763-2334 report by Deputy Paul Jack- deputies searched for Aranda they were un- the attorneys working with them, make son of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Of- able to fi nd him. Deputy Jackson then ap- sure victims of child abuse and neglect fi ce (OCSO), Aranda was at his girlfriend’s plied for, and received, an arrest warrant. are protected and have a safe place to live The New home on Tuesday, Feb. 16, when her 1-year- Aranda was then arrested on the warrant and the necessary services to overcome old baby boy would not stop crying. Aranda Sunday by Deputy Joseph Hall. their circumstances. Blue Heron If you wish to make a difference in this community, contact Pattra Dodd at Pattra. Golf Club Okeechobee Arrest Report Dodd@gal.fl .gov or call: 772-871-7225 or visit our website at GuardianadLitem.org Weekdays $20 It’s The following individuals were arrested • Corey Nathan Hardy, 28, N.W. 12th St., for more information. It has never been Weekends $25 on felony or driving under the infl uence Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 25 by Dep- easier to serve. Before 8 am More Fun After 2 pm (DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County uty Brian Cross on an Okeechobee County Here! Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO), the Okeechobee warrant charging him with failure to appear $5 OFF Replay $10 City Police Department (OCPD), the Florida - possession of a controlled substance. He is 26TH ANNUAL BABY CONTEST Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and being held without bond. & BEAUTY PAGEANT Home of the Fishing/GolfTournament Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) • James Lee Fountain, 51, S.E. 29th or the Department of Corrections (DOC). & Wednesday RV Park Battle • Sandra Phillips, 39, S.E. 26th St., Court, Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 25 by America’s Cover Miss & Cover Boy, USA Deputy Thomas Kitchen on a charge of driv- Okeechobee: Thursday, March 18 Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 23, by Dep- 1925 SE 9th Ave. Okeechobee uty Tami Serafi ni on an Okeechobee County ing under the infl uence. His bond was set Okeechobee Civic Center warrant charging her with the felonies of at $500. Register: 6 pm - Pageant 7 pm violation of probation - possession of hydro- • Selena Maude Billie, 40, S.E. 21st St., ••••••••••• 863-467-1651 codone, violation of probation - possession Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 26 by Offi - Girls: birth - 11mo, 12-23 mo, 2-3 yr, 4-6 yr, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY of oxycodone and violation of probation - cer Chad Troutman on a charge of driving 7-9 yr, 10-12 yr and 16 up INVITATION TO BID possession of diazepam. The warrant also under the infl uence. She is being held with- Boys: 0-23 mo, 2-3 yr, 4-6 yr charged her with the misdemeanor of viola- out bond. ••••••••••• tion of probation - possession of drug para- This column lists arrests and not con- Okeechobee County requests bid from qualified vendors Over 2 million $$ in cash & prizes awarded yearly! for the purchase of fuel, motor oils and other lubricants on phernalia. Her bond was set at $1,000. victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone Qualify today to win a $10,000 Bond • Randy G. Whaley, 32, N.W. 98th St., an annual contract basis. Bids should be submitted on listed here who is later found innocent or at the 2010 finals! the “Invitation to Bid” summary sheet. This bid sheet may Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 23, by Offi - has had the charges against them dropped cer Ryan Holroyd on a charge of felony petit Brochures at www.florida covermiss.com be obtained by calling (863)763-9312 or via www.co.okee- is welcome to inform this newspaper. The theft. His bond was set at $2,500. [email protected] 870.837.1075 chobee.fl.us. Please include all of the information • Julio Luna, 25, Lorida, was arrested information will be confi rmed and printed. requested in the bid summary sheet in the proposal sub- Feb. 23 by Deputy Corporal Chris Hans on a mitted to the County. The bidder does not have to provide warrant charging him with violation of pro- a bid on all groups listed on the Invitation to Bid. The bid- bation - impersonating a law enforcement der may submit bids on portions of the fuel/oil types offi cer. He is being held without bond. requested but must respond to the sections requesting • Angela Denise Cooper, 32, N.E. 12th information on emergency delivery, taxes and discounts for prompt payment sections for any bid. Ave., Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 23, by Deputy Yamil Astacio on an Okeechobee Bids will be due no later than March 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM County warrant charging her with battery on and should be submitted in a sealed envelope and clear- an elderly person. She is being held without Specializing in the Treatment of Skin Cancer ly marked “Sealed Bid Okeechobee County Motor Fuel, bond. Motor Oil and Lubricants.” Any question or inquires • Jose Aranda, 21, N.E. Fifth St., Okeecho- should be directed to: Robbie L. Chartier, Deputy County bee, was arrested Feb. 24, by Deputy Lieu- BOARD CERTIFIED BY THE Administrator at (863)763-9312. Proposals should be tenant Keith Murrish on a warrant charging AMERICAN BOARD OF DERMATOLOGY sent to: Okeechobee County, 312 NW 3rd Street, Room him with child abuse. His bond was set at 206, Okeechobee, FL 34972. All bids received after the $5,000. deadline for submission will not be opened or considered. • Monica Elaine Adams, 42, S.W. 19th St., FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MOHS SURGERY Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 24, by Dep- Okeechobee County reserves the right to waive formali- uty Tami Serafi ni on an Okeechobee County ties or informalities, to reject or award any and all bids or warrant charging her with failure to appear Okeechobee part(s) thereof, or to negotiate further with any or all bid- - possession of cocaine, failure to appear - ders and accepts no responsibility for the expense of possession of oxycodone, failure to appear 863-467-9555 preparation or delivery of bids to the County. Responses - possession of diazepam and failure to ap- to the “Invitation to Bid” will be submitted to the Board of pear - possession of drug paraphernalia. Her Vero Beach County Commissioners on or after March 25, 2010 with bond was set at $10,000. recommendation(s) for bid award(s). • William Leslie Thomas, 45, S.W. 11th 772-778-7782 St., Okeechobee, was arrested Feb. 25 by Of- Clif Betts, Jr., Chairman fi cer Kelley Margerum on a charge of felony www.tcdermatology.com Jonathan Sanders, M.D., J.D. Board of County Commissioners PUBLISH:2/28/2010 battery. His bond had not been set as of Sharon Robertson, Clerk Okeechobee News newspaper deadline. Board of County Commissioners 4 Okeechobee News OPINION Sunday, February 28, 2010 Public Forum/Speak Out Letters to the editor Speak Out has moved online, where Obama it is quicker and easier to share your CAP hosts open house an interest in aviation, while providing a pa- • How long will it take for every last ideas and converse with others. Go to triotic service to the local community. American to realize President Barack The Civil Air Patrol is sponsoring a special The Cadet Program seeks to provide www.newszap.com, click on the com- Obama is not about bipartisanship, recon- Open House for former Sea Cadets, JRROTC America with a pool of young, dynamic munity name and your local or state ciliation (other than as a process to cram and their families. aerospace leaders for the future.” The Ca- Public Forum. There, you can create his health care bill through Congress) and The cancellation of the Sea Cadet Pro- dets achieve the goals of the Cadet program new topics or comment on existing uniting Americans? As his latest gyrations gram in Okeechobee is an unfortunate situ- through study and performance while work- ation. Not only is it sad to see such a worth topics. What follows is a sampling of on health care demonstrate, he will not be ing through a series of achievements and while program for the youth of our commu- some of the discussions currently tak- deterred in his quest to saddle Americans milestone awards. As cadets progress, they nity cancelled, but it is also a disappointment ing place. Thanks for participating! with socialized medicine, even if it greatly advance in grade, increase the scope of their for the former Sea Cadets and their families. leadership responsibilities, earn awards, and increases the likelihood he won’t be re- And it is also a loss to the community. As Riding without lights elected. Here we have Obama, frenetically become eligible for nationally-sponsored a result, the Okeechobee Composite Squad- special activities and scholarships, while • Did anyone see this? Two cops on pa- busy with at least three of his hands, push- ron is hosting a special Open House on their trol stopped a guy who was on a bike that ing different buttons and sending mixed sig- developing young, dynamic aerospace lead- went across the road in front of them. It was regular meeting night, Tuesday March 2, ers through the application of the program’s nals. I guess being a self-perceived messiah starting at 19:30 (7:30 p.m.) at their Squad- dark out and they told the man he could not means you don’t have to worry about being fi ve key elements: Leadership, Aerospace ride the bike at night because it had no lights ron Headquarters located in T-Hanger #1 at fl agrantly inconsistent, even on the same Education, Character Development, Physi- on it. My question is this. No one called this the Okeechobee County Airport to introduce cal Fitness and Activities. crime in so there was not a witness, so ... did day or in the context of one speech. He’s in- former Sea Cadets, JRROTC, their families vited Republicans to a bipartisan summit on CAP, through the Air Force also provides the cops have the right to stop the man and and anyone in the community to the Civil Air ten “hands on the controls” fl ights for the health care, intending to create the illusion tell him he couldn’t ride since no harm was Patrol Cadet Program. Cadets called Orientation Rides or O-Rides that he’s interested in conservative ideas on done to anyone and no one saw it? If a tree Lt. Gray, the Cadet Program Director for which include fi ve in gliders and fi ve pow- falls in a forest and no one is there to hear the subject. But at the same time—he can’t the Squadron explains the Civil Air Patrol it, does it still make a noise? Lets see, a cop ered fl ights in our Cessna 172 Aircraft. These even pretend long enough to let this ruse Cadet Program is one of the three core mis- are all syllabus based and teamwork orient- can go to a noise complaint, see the thugs play out—he is threatening Republicans sions of CAP along with Emergency Services doing it, but he can’t do anything about it ed to enhance the learning experience. The that if they fi libuster current congressional and Aerospace Education. The Cadet pro- Cessna 172 is the same aircraft we use on because no one made a written complaint? health care proposals, he will urge Congress gram is a stand alone program within CAP, Thank God John Wayne cant see this. our Search & Rescue Missions we provide to • The law says you have to have lights or to pass Obamacare by bastardizing the rec- but Cadets are also trained to be an active the Community, State and Air Force. refl ectors on a bike at night. If the cops saw onciliation process. But wait, just like a Gin- part of our Emergency Service Missions and If you have any questions please contact it, then they would be the witnesses. su knife infomercial, there’s more. Obama our Aerospace Education Mission. Capt. Joe Papasso at 561-252-0916, Lt. Joe • It is dangerous to ride at night with- has also unveiled the outlines of his own Captain Papasso, the Squadron Com- Ragon at 954-695-8000 or Lt. Greg Gernat at out lights, both to the bicyclists and to the new health care proposal, but it is hardly a mander describes the mission of the Civil 863-697-9915. Hope to see you there. other drivers on the road, who might have model of bipartisanship. Air Patrol Cadet Program “as to provide the Your local Civil Air Patrol perform- to swerve to avoid him. youth of our nation with a quality program ing Missions for America. Okeechobee Drugs that enhances their leadership skills through Speeding Composite Squadron • Why do teachers get a free pass on • Recently I was eastbound, driving taking a drug test at their work place. Of all the speed limit on SR 70 towards town and there was a pickup hauling a trailer places that job should be on the top of the right behind me. A red Mazda with Michi- list for mandatory drug testing, but hey it’s gan plates came fl ying up behind us and only our children they’re teaching. passed the truck and trailer and my car at one time, nearly colliding with an oncoming Space shuttle westbound car, and sped away. I continued • What hurts my head is the $400 mil- driving the speed limit, slowing down each lion just spent for the new observation deck time the speed limit changed. And when I got to the main intersection, I was right at the space station. With only four more behind that speeder. What’s the big hurry? visits from the space shuttle before they You aren’t going to get anywhere that much shut down the program ... who gets to use faster. There is no reason to drive faster than it then? the speed limit. • There are only four more NASA visits, the Russians and anyone else with a space Hospital fi re ship can visit it, after all it is called the “Inter- • In regard to the story about the man national” Space Station. accused of setting the fi re in the bathroom • I do say - after four more visits the U.S. in the ER at Raulerson Hospital, I heard this will be standing on the ground looking up is a trend in the bigger cities. They set a fi re at someone else on their observation deck. Special to the Okeechobee News to get everyone’s attention so they can rob They’ll probably outsource the space travel Civil Air Patrol Cadets Miller and Holliday worked as a team to position the the place. business to China or India. glider for the next fl ight of the glider orientation rides.

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We’ve engaged the shotguns, rimfi re rifl es and pistols) used in It never ceases to amaze me. We just The specially created season, established reptile industry and have enlisted its experts the taking of game animals; however, the wrapped up a big event in the Everglades, by executive order, follows the close of small to capture and remove nonnative snakes use of centerfi re rifl es is prohibited. Rep- in which we trained hunters on how to game season on the three WMAs, and con- on state-managed lands. Now, we’re asking tiles of concern may not be taken out of the capture and remove nonnative snakes, and tinues during a period when the nonnative hunters to get involved. wildlife management areas alive and must we sent them out to test their skills. It was snakes are likely to be encountered. During This is about conservation. We are work- be reported to the FWC within 36 hours by a cold, damp day. The experts said the py- ing together to protect our fragile ecosystem cooler months, cold-blooded reptiles sun calling, toll-free, 866-392-4286, or by visiting thons would be hiding due to the inclement themselves on levees, canal banks and road- from these exotic predators. A balanced MyFWC.com/ROC. weather. ways to warm up. This makes them easier to The media that gathered were not opti- spot, capture and remove. mistic. In fact, none of us were. We pretty We are once again engaging our stake- Refl ections from the pulpit much resigned ourselves to the prospect holders, in this case, the hunting community, The issues that you and I have to deal that the hunters might go home empty- to help us reduce the number of reptiles of What God cannot do handed. But sure enough, a team of freshly concern in the Everglades. Our hunters are By Rev. Bruce Simpson with are very trying. Health issues, our aging parents, illegal drugs, teen pregnancies, lack trained hunters spotted a 5-foot Burmese on the front lines, and we hope, by tapping I had dropped by to visit at the local nurs- python in the brush along the L-67 levee. into their knowledge of the Everglades, we ing home. Bessie had just fi nished a Bible of enough money, loss of home and marital The hunter told us he was able to spot and can make signifi cant progress in this effort. study lead by a local minister. She said, issues are some of the things that pull on our stalk the snake after receiving our training. We provided the hunters with the knowl- “Preacher, do you know what God cannot hearts. No one can handle life alone! The in- He had never caught a wild python before. It edge they need to succeed in this endeavor. do?” After thinking for a moment, I said, vitation is the following: just goes to show these snakes are out there, A large group of hunters received training on “Bessie, I don’t know.” She said, “God can- “Come to me, all of you who are tired and they are more common than we might how to identify, stalk, capture and remove not lie.” [Hebrews 6:18] and have heavy loads, and I will give you think. reptiles of concern. The FWC and experts As I was preparing for this week’s ser- rest. Accept my teaching and learn from me, We just unveiled a new weapon in the from the reptile industry provided the train- mon, I was reminded of an additional an- because I am gentle and humble in spirit, fi ght against nonnative snakes in the Ever- ing, which included lessons in biology and swer to Bessie’s question; which is that God and you will fi nd rest for your lives. The bur- glades. Hunters are the latest tool in our tool- behavior. cannot make someone love Him. God un- den that I ask you to accept is easy; the load I box. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- I was recently introduced to a South derstood that true love must be freely given. give you to carry is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 tion Commission (FWC) created a special Florida tanner who explained the value of Therefore, he created each of us with “free- New Century Version chance for hunters to capture and remove harvested hides. He showed me python-skin will” to make choices. At a cemetery in Lake The choice to love God is in your hands. reptiles of concern from state-managed belts, boots and pants. I was surprised to City, I saw the following inscription on a lands around the Everglades. From March 8 learn that python skins can sell for as much tombstone: “In life with God, In Death with Choose to accept His love. Find a church to to April 17, those with a hunting license and as $5 a foot. God.” This is the choice God wants each of attend to fi nd out more about God’s amaz- a $26 management area permit may take We are serious about helping to stop the us to make. ing love. reptiles of concern (Indian python, reticu- spread of reptiles of concern in the Ever- lated python, northern and southern African glades. Over the years, we’ve ramped up our Okeechobee Forecast ACCIDENT LAW OFFICES OF

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Okeechobee News/Pete Gawda Phones answered Employee recognition Lotteries 24 Hours, 7 days-a-week! Okeechobee County Commission Chairman Clif Betts, left, presents Richard Florida Lottery — Here are the num- Watford, right with a certifi cate honoring his twenty years with the county. bers selected Thursday in the Florida Lottery: 114 N. Parrott Avenue Mr. Watford is an Okeechobee native. He worked through the CETA program Cash 3: 1-1-4; Play 4: 8-9-9-6; Fantasy 5: as a laborer for Okeechobee County Road Maintenance 1975-1978. He left 2-13-17-23-24; Mega Money: 2-4-17-30 MB Okeechobee, FL 34972 to pursue other interests and came back to Okeechobee County in 1990 as 18; Florida Lotto: 7-16-24-39-49-53 X 5; a laborer and dog-catcher. In 1994 he was promoted to Equipment Operator I with the road department and has run a mower for the last eighteen years. Powerball: 4-17-35-50-57 PB12 x2. Num- 467-7100 The presentation took place at the Thursday, Jan. 28 commission meeting. bers drawn Friday, Cash 3: 8-3-1; Play 4: 8-4-3-4. www.crashinjuries.com 6 Okeechobee News February 28, 2010 Community Events Lodge Breakfast date set Freedom Outreach Fishing CAP to host open house event PA Assoc. of School Retirees The Okeechobee Masonic Lodge will Tournament today The Okeechobee Civil Air Patrol is host- The Citrus Chap. of the PA. Assoc. of host Sunday breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 28. ing an open house on Tuesday, March 2, School Retirees (PASR) will meet March 9, The breakfast will be $6 for eggs, bacon, The Freedom Outreach Fishing Tourna- starting at 7:30 p.m. for former Sea Cadets, at 11 a.m. At Inn on the Lakes, Sebring. All former PA school staff members and their sausage, grits, pancakes, biscuits, and gravy, ment series III will be held on Sunday Feb. JRROTC Cadets, their families and anyone juice and coffee. The public is welcome. guests are invited to attend the meeting. For 28 with an $80 entry fee. Tournaments are interested in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Pro- Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. held at Scott Driver park from safe light until information or reservations, please call Vicki gram. The open house will be at our Squad- at 863-385-6408 before March 3. 2 p.m. with Taylor Creek as the alternate in ron Headquarters in T-Hanger #1 at the Miss Rodeo Queen Contest case of low water. Okeechobee County Airport. For directions VFW to hold public deadline approaches or more information please call Joe Papasso consignment auction Okeechobee County Cattlewomen’s As- Moose Lodge to host Benefi t at 863-824-0916 or 561-252-0916. Buckhead Ridge VFW Post 9528 will hold sociation presents: Miss Rodeo Okeechobee fundraiser for Don Hadley a public consignment auction on Saturday, Rodeo Queen Contest. The categories are: The Okeechobee Moose Lodge will host Hospice hosting Special Yard March 6, at 10 a.m. Submit a list of items Miss Rodeo Okeechobee- Ages (19-24), Miss to the VFW Post by March 4. Please include Teen Rodeo Okeechobee- Ages (13-18), a benefi t fundraiser for Don Hadley on Sun- Sale March 4 and March 5 name and phone number. No titled items, Miss Rodeo Okeechobee Princess (10-12), day, Feb. 28. The fun begins at 2 p.m. with Hospice of Okeechobee (411 SE Fourth fi rearms or junk will be accepted. A 15% Miss Rodeo Okeechobee Sweetheart (7-9), the Shadow Creek Band playing inside and commission will be charged on sales. Items Street) will hold a Gigantic Yard Sale on Deadline & Orientation is March 1, at 6 Donnie Martin playing outside. The fund- will not be accepted before 7 a.m. the day Thursday, March 4, and Friday, March 5 p.m. UF/IFAS Extension Offi ce 452 Hwy. 98 raiser event will also feature a fi sh fry or of the sale. North. Contest is March 4, at 5:00 p.m. Cat- barbecue chicken or hog for $5 a plate or from 8 a.m. until noon. Specialty Items This tlemen’s Arena Hwy. 441 North. Concession sample all three for $10. Kids plate (under Sale: Many NEW furniture items, appliances stand will be open. Please see contest rules ELC meeting set for March 10 age 10) for just $2. There will also be an auc- and wedding dresses! We have NEW ITEMS Early Learning Coalition of Indian Riv- for age restrictions, all criteria and entry fees galore offered at extremely reasonable pric- & form. Available at: Eli’s Western Wear. For tion held with Auctioneer Keith of Port St. er, Martin & Okeechobee Counties, Inc. questions or Electronic Copy Email or Call: Lucie. Merchandise donated by merchants es. Funds raised will benefi t patient care, in- – Okeechobee County Provider/Advisory [email protected] or of three counties. Bake sale and craft will cluding services at The Hamrick Home. For Council Meeting. Wednesday, March 10, at information call 863-467-2321. noon at the American Red Cross, 323 N. Par- 863-801-5258 or 863-763-6575. also be available. rott Avenue, Okeechobee. Obituaries Obituaries should be submitted to the Okeechobee News by e-mailing Barbara Perry Childs, 75 [email protected]. Customers may also TALLAHASEE — Barbara Perry Childs, age 75, request photos and links to online guest passed away on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Talla- books. A link to the obituaries is available at hassee. www.newszap.com. She was born on June 24, 1934, in Elkland, Pa., to Willis J. and Richard Lewis Fitzhugh, 60 Hazel (Lindsey) OKEECHOBEE — Richard Lewis Fitzhugh, Perry. passed away Friday, February 26, 2010, in his A long time resi- home. He was 60. dent of Palm Beach Special to the Okeechobee News He was born April 8, 1949 in Sacramento, Cal- County, Barbara if., to Ralph and Mavis Fitzhugh. He was the moved to Okeecho- Environmental consultant at Kiwanis manager for a self storage company. Mr. Fit- bee, in 1985, then to The Thursday, Feb. 18 Kiwanis Club meeting was held at the Okeechobee zhugh came to Okeechobee from Sacramento Tallahassee in 2001. American Legion. L-R are Jim Vensel, President of the Kiwanis Club; Greg Ken- in 1986. He was a member of the Moose Lodge She is survived by nedy, the speaker and Devin Maxwell who introduced his guest. Mr. Kennedy is and an avid golfer. her sons, John an Environmental Consultant for the Department of Environmental Protection Mr. Fitzhugh is survived by his wife of 33 (wife-Donna) Carl- (DEP) which is located on Hwy. 98 N., in Okeechobee. DEP is state mandated years, Johanna Fitzhugh of Okeechobee; two son, and Steve (wife- by the Federal Government to regulate all submerged lands such as storm wa- sons, Brian (Denise) Fitzhugh of Sacramento, Stacey) Carlson of Panacea; and three grand- ter run-off and overseeing waste water management on farms which includes Calif. and Jason (Elaine) Fitzhugh of Loxahatch- children, Jennifer, Perry, and Tyler. the dairy industry as well as working with the Okeechobee Utility Authority in ee; six daughters, Janiene (Brian) Friend of Sac- regulating our drinking water. Human impact plays a huge role since fertilizing ramento, Calif., Dawn (Travis) Usher of Ellen Jane McCartney Harrison yards, citrus groves, etc. can have a damaging effect on our water source. Okeechobee, Shawntell (Keith) Ezard of Okee- LABELLE — Ellen Jane McCartney Harrison, chobee, Tiffany (Jonathan) Fitzhugh of Okee- passed away February 12, 2010. EVERLASTING MEMORIALS chobee, Kari Bowers of Okeechobee and Charla She was born in Logansport, Ind. and had AND MONUMENTS, INC. Conley of Stuart; 20 grandchildren; one great- lived in LaBelle for 32 years. She was a house- Locally owned and operated by grandchild; two brothers, Kent Fitzhugh of Sac- wife. She was a member of the 9th Street Chris- Darin & Kathy MacNeill ramento, Calif. and Billy Smith of Jensen Beach; tian Church and the Logansport Order of 24 years in the funeral service industry and one sister, Cece Erickson of California. Eastern Star Lodge 058. Memorial services will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, She was preceded in death by her husband, March 2, 2010, at Bass Okeechobee Funeral Richard Jackson Harrison; and daughter, Penny Home. Harrison Haynes. All arrangements are entrusted to the loving She is survived by her children, Jack (Rowena) care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Harrison of Okeechobee, Fred Harrison of La- Crematory, 205 N.E. 2nd St., Okeechobee, FL Belle, and Jean (Byron) Harrison Smith of La- Specializing in Granite, Bronze, Grave 34972. Belle; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great- Coverings, Resettings, Cleanings & ALL Friends may sign the guestbook at www.bas- grandchildren. your Memorilization needs. Give us a call A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, & allow us to help you create an sokeechobeefh.com. Everlasting Memorial March 5, 2010, at Oakbrook of LaBelle. Search obituaries nationally at In lieu of fl owers, the family requests dona- 4001 SEBRING PARKWAY http://www.legacy.com tions be made to the American Heart Associa- SEBRING • 863-414-1005 tion. February 28, 2010 Okeechobee News 7 Bankruptcy settlement results in windfall for the county By Pete Gawda poration that will be using sugar from sugar sources, South Florida Water Management There have been two payments made on Okeechobee News cane to produce diesel. District, Okeechobee County School Board, the 2009 taxes with one payment remaining. In these hard times, many businesses Biomass owed property taxes on their fi re assessments and other applicable taxes. The total 2009 taxes total about $74,000. buildings and equipment back to 2004. As Post your opinions in the Public Issues Forum at have gone bankrupt, adding to the dismal However, the county will receive a signifi - www.newszap.com. Reporter Pete Gawda can economic outlook. However, one recent part of the bankruptcy settlement all back cant portion of that amount. be reached at [email protected]. bankruptcy settlement benefi tted the coun- taxes, fi nes and penalties had to be cleared ty. up before the buildings and equipment could Biomass, a recently bankrupt company, be sold to LS9. Okeechobee County Tax City Council to consider street closings had been leasing property from Larson Dairy Collector Celeste Watford announced that It looks like Tuesday night’s city council to develop new methods of producing cattle the back taxes from 2004 to 2008 amount- meeting will be brief and routine. What: Okeechobee City Council The council is scheduled to hear an up- feed additives and alternate energy sources. ing to $1.6 million dollars have now been date on their insurance program by Andy When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 2 Their facilities were taken over by LS9, a cor- paid. That total includes taxes owed from all Cooper, Vice President of World Risk Man- Where: City Council Chambers, agement and Ross Fury, Executive Director C.R. 621 to experience fi ve months of Public Risk Management. Okeechobee City Hall, 55 Third There are two requests for temporary Ave. street closings from the Chamber of Com- of periodic traffi c interruptions merce on the agenda. The Chamber wants In addition, the council will discuss the to close Second through Fifth avenues in annual evaluations of the city administrator S-68 fl ood gate overhaul bridge for C.R. 621 as the road skirts the Flagler Park from 7 a.m. on Sept. 3 to 4:30 and the city attorney and consider renewal eastern edge of Lake Istokpoga. p.m. on Sept. 6 for the Labor Day Festival. of the city administrator’s two-year employ- project to run from March The District will take only one gate out The second temporary street closing request ment agreement. through July of service at a time to continue providing involves Second through Fourth avenues in The mayor is scheduled to proclaim the fl ood protection with the other two gates. Flagler Park from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 11 for month of March to be American Red Cross In order to access the gates, workers must the Christmas Parade. Month in the city. Work planned for the S-68 water control be positioned on the C.R. 621 bridge peri- structure, located on County Road 621 in odically for the next fi ve months. Highlands County, will result in intermit- Traffi c interruptions are expected to tent road closures beginning March 9 and occur only a few days each month. A fl ag AARP to sponsor drivers program lasting through July 2010. man will be present to allow traffi c to pass As part of its ongoing maintenance in one direction at a time. Each work day AARP will sponsor a Driver Safety break. The fee is $12 with AARP member- program, the South Florida Water Manage- will last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. program on Thursday, March 4, at the ship and $14 for non-members. Please ment District (SFWMD) will be overhauling For more information about this proj- Okeechobee County Extension Offi ce, 458 bring check or money order as cash can- the three fl ood control gates on the S-68 ect, including specifi c road closure dates Hwy 98 North from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. for not be accepted. Checks should be made structure, which provides fl ood protection or traffi c routing, please call the SFWMD one day only. Please bring a sandwich/ out to AARP. For more information, please for residents within the Lake Istokpoga Okeechobee Service Center at 863-462- snack and a drink as we will have a lunch contact Nell Bostwick at 863-763-4134. watershed. The structure also serves as a 5260. WATER’S EDGE DERMATOLOGY

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unsure about how to handle the claims bill. FSB ‘I feel betrayed by the State of Florida’ Mr. Hoag stated in an earlier interview that Continued From Page 1 he doesn’t know if an appeal has to be fi led Bryant Middleton, former Florida School for Boys client and then ruled on before they can act on the claims bill, or if Tuesday’s ruling will allow and that really hurts. “I’ve been trying to impress on our cli- mattress and told to bite into a pillow soiled “The judge’s decision to dismiss is a ents that this is not the end—we’re still go- with blood, vomit and the tears of hundreds them to ignore the appeal and go to straight good example of when case law trumps ac- ing to proceed with the claims bill,” said Mr. of other boys between the ages of 8 and 16. to SB-48. Mr. Hoag said the claims bill is “a tual justice and the victims get disregarded,” Hoag. Men would then beat the boys with a measure of last resort.” he added. That claims bill was fi led by State Senator thick leather strap—often to the point that Although he didn’t say so specifi cally, Mr. Defendants in the case include the state’s Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa) on July 31, 2009. the boys’ clothes would become embedded Middleton sounded as if he holds little hope Department of Agriculture, Department of Senate Bill 48 (SB-48) simply states that the in their buttocks. in any action being taken on the claims bill. Children and Family Services, Department of men who were victims of abuse, torture One of the men accused of administering “I’ve written to every single state senator Juvenile Justice and the Department of Cor- and sodomy should be compensated by the these beatings was Tidwell. and asked them their position on this claims rections. Also named as defendants were state. In Okeechobee, white boys were taken to bill. I did not get any replies—not a single Troy Tidwell and Robert E. Curry, two men First, however, a decision will have to a room dubbed the “library’ and black boys one,” he said. “The issue with the claims bill who are accused of beating and molesting be made about a possible appeal of Judge were taken to the “adjustment room.” is we can’t get anyone in Tallahassee to tell boys at the Marianna school. Shelfer’s ruling. If the plaintiffs decide to ap- In some cases boys were literally beaten us if we can fi le it. They’ve got us over a bar- The suit against Tidwell was dismissed peal, they must do so within 30 days from to death. rel, and it’s an issue that weighs heavily on because of the statute of limitations. the time the judge’s order is entered. Both Mr. Hoag and Mr. Middleton are “Tidwell got away,” said Mr. Middleton. Mr. Middleton, 65, said he and three other me.” “I’m truly upset that he’s not going to have men who are named as plaintiffs in the suit to face some type of justice for what he did. must now decide what to do—whether to But, there will come a point in time when appeal or go straight to the claims bill. he will face justice—it just may not be here “It’s diffi cult for four of us to make a deci- Car crash claims man’s life on earth.” sion for pretty close to 500 guys,” said Mr. Mr. Hoag said he really wasn’t surprised Middleton. “I know there are some guys By Eric Kopp Corporal Brian Hagan states that the acci- by the judge’s ruling. who are really shattered (by the Feb. 23 rul- Okeechobee News dent occurred at 1:34 p.m. at the intersec- “We knew it was an uphill battle with ing).” A 91-year-old Okeechobee man has tion of N.W. 115th Drive and U.S. 441 N. some of the legal issues,” he said. The other three plaintiffs are William died as a result of injuries he received in a According to Cpl. Hagan’s report Jo- At the core of the dismissal was a case Horne, Roger Kiser and Jimmy Jackson. two-car accident on U.S. 441 N. Thursday, seph Paul Osteen, 22, N.W. 144th Drive, known as Bradsheers vs. Florida Depart- All four men were among the many boys Feb. 25. Okeechobee, was southbound on U.S. 441 ment of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. who became known as The White House According to Detective Ted Van Deman, N. when Mr. Nichols apparently turned into In that case, the appeals court ruled that the Boys. The White House was a small, foul of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce Mr. Osteen’s path of travel at the highway’s state was protected from paying monetary smelling, white concrete building on the (OCSO), Kermit Davidson Nichols, N.E. intersection with N.W. 115th Drive. damages due to the sovereign immunity Marianna campus where boys were taken Third Drive, died at Lawnwood Regional Mr. Nichols, added the report, was doctrine. That doctrine simply means that to be beaten. Medical Center in Fort Pierce. northbound on the same highway. the state cannot be sued in its own court Once inside, the boys were made to lay An accident report by OCSO Deputy The accident report does not indicate if without its permission. on an iron cot that was covered with a thin Mr. Osteen was injured. Ricardo J. Quintero-Herencia, MD Green Day Medical Oncology & Hematology of Okeechobee Serving the Treasure Coast

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There may also be advantages to (NRCS) has announced a new pilot project add to their bottom line,” said USDA Deputy Florida’s natural resources with high tunnel under the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. production. Food’ initiative for farmers to establish high A high tunnel is a greenhouse-like struc- Qualifi ed participants can receive funding tunnels -- also known as hoop houses -- to ture made of ribs of plastic or metal pipe for one high tunnel that can cover as much increase the availability of locally grown pro- covered with a layer of plastic sheeting, at as 5 percent of one acre; or approximately duce in a conservation-friendly way. NRCS least six feet in height, which modifi es the a 30 by 72 foot structure. Farmers who will provide fi nancial assistance to quali- climate inside to create more favorable would like to sign-up for the high tunnel pi- fi ed producers for the project through the growing conditions for vegetables and other lot should call or visit their local NRCS offi ce Environmental Quality Incentives Program specialty crops grown in the natural soil be- before the March 12, 2010, application dead- (EQIP) and the EQIP Organic Initiative. neath it. line. The Okeechobee USDA Service Center “This pilot project is going to give us High tunnels are easy to build, maintain is located at 452 Hwy 98 N, Okeechobee or real-world information that farmers all over and move and may be used year-round in call 863-763-3619 ext. 502. Visit on-line at the country can use to decide if they want Florida, providing steady incomes to farmers http://offi ces.usda.gov.General program in- to add high tunnels to their operations. We - a signifi cant advantage to owners of small formation is available on the NRCS Florida website at www.fl .nrcs.usda.gov. We pledge to operate our Okeechobee Livestock Market Report newspaper as a public February 22-23, 2010 Med #1 Steers Hfrs Small #1 Cows 170-200 180-190 250-300 125-130 108-110 trust. Breaking $52.00 $58.00 200-250 145-160 155-165 300-350 113-120 90-105 Cutter $48.00 $58.00 250-300 130-150 122-155 350-400 104-119 Canner $40.00 $43.00 300-350 126-139 114-125 Cow prices came back to We believe journalists are Bulls 350-400 117-132 110-117 earth this week after what was nothing more than 1000-1500 $56.00 $68.00 400-450 115-125 101-107 probably the highest cow prices Sales: 1500-2000 $63.00 $74.00 450-500 110-119 99-108 we’ll see in a while! Good cows guardians of every citi- still pushing $60. Calf prices Monday at 12 p.m. 550-600 104-113 95-108 are still good. Demand is good, zen’s right to a free press. Monday Tuesday 600-650 99-109 89-104 not many of them around. M. Tuesday at 11 a.m. Calves 372 1168 Williams topped the market We have no authority to Cows 254 542 Med #2 Steers Hfrs with a high of $2, bought by Str 16 73 200-250 120-132 90-120 Curt Wilson. Andy and Amber Okeechobee compromise, bargain Hfrs 7 107 250-300 110-137 95-117 Murphy topped the cow market away or dishonor the prin- Bulls 31 25 300-350 110-127 95-110 with a high of $64, bought by Livestock Market Central Bred Heifers For Sale. ciples underlying the First Yrlngs 26 67 350-400 100-122 85-100 Call the offi ce at 863-763-3127. U.S. 98 North, Okeechobee Mix 16 7 400-450 99-117 90-95 Don’t forget, we do preg check Amendment. Total 722 1989 cows on Mondays. Todd (863) 763-3127 Florida beef cattle OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC We don’t play loose with the facts. We give notice to seedstock marketed The Tobacco-Free Initiative of Okeechobee your opinions, not ours. internationally We encourage vigorous TALLAHASSEE — Florida cattle produc- Will hold its monthly meeting to discuss and work on issues relating to discussion of public issues, tobacco prevention and education in the community ers have a new marketing tool to help them but try to keep every- increase exports of Florida bulls, heifers, Wednesday, March 31, April 28, May 26, brood cows and genetics as seedstock to June 23, 2010 body’s comments within other countries seeking to improve and ex- the bounds of fair play. pand their beef herds. Hampton Inn Conference Room A reference booklet titled “Ganado del la Florida/Cattle of Florida”—produced by 1200 NE Park Street (next to the Post Office) the Florida Department of Agriculture and 4:00pm - 5:00pm How are we doing? 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ACHIEVEMENT JESSIE CARR rlando Sentinel. Jessie Carr, a majorette with the University Oof Central Florida Marching Knights, performed at the Tropicana Bowl in St. Petersburg on December 19, 2009. This was her last game perform- ing as a majorette. She has performed as a majorette for the Knights for the last four years. As a freshman, she won rookie of the year, which was the first time a majorette won. She was chosen Special to the Okeechobee News/YMS by her peers consisting of 365 members. Jessie had the honor of partici- Students of the Week pating in the opening of the new Yearling Middle School students selected for this week’s students of the Brighthouse Stadium built at UCF week included: from left to right, Conner Hall, Matthew Coleman, Adrianna in 2007. She was also able to attend Donis-Florian, Ana Alonso, Ardano Ramos, and Elio Campos. Not pictured; two bowl games in her four years. Ryan Folsom and also pictured; Mr. Tedders, Mrs. Markham, and Mr. Brewer. Jessie started twirling at six years old and competing at seven. She won numerous district, regional, and state titles, winning her first National Competition at eleven years old in Dayton, Ohio. She plans to stay in twirling by teaching private lessons. Jessie is majoring in educa- tion and plans to teach first grade. She has a 3.298 GPA and earned a place on the President’s Honor Roll with a 4.0 in the fall of 2009. She would like to thank family and friends She was born in Okeechobee of a fourth for their support through the years. A spe- generation Okeechobee family. She gradu- cial thank you to her uncle, John Williams, ated from Okeechobee High School in for unfailing moral and financial support. 2006 and was feature twirler four years. Congratulations, Jessie, on a job well done.

Special to the Okeechobee News/OMS OMS Students of the Week Students of the Week for Feb. 15-19 at Osceola Middle School are pictured, after they dined on pizza supplied by Domino’s Pizza. Thanks to Domino’s for helping us honor our outstanding students and their accomplishments! Front row, left to right: Reagan Smith, Daniel Alvarez, Jacqueline Phares. In the back row, left to right are: Colton Rusinko, Hannah Whiting, Shelby Pearce, Emilse Serrano.

Special to the Okeechobee News/SES Students of the Week Congratulations to the Students of the Week for Feb. 26. They are: Chelsea Hastings, Zachary Patterson, Katlin McDeavitt, Luz Hernandez, Itzel Perera Lombera, Cristian Trejo, Chase Beal, Jortravious Marshall, Stormy Requena, Danielle Geary, Daniel Parker, Victoria Hamby, Grace Luna, Jeny Hernandez, Hunter Smith, Minh Thy Nguyen, and Florivella Gonzales. South Elementary School—Where Eagles Soar! 12 Okeechobee News February 28, 2010 Cracker Trail Ride travels through Okeechobee County By Charles M. Murphy visit Cracker Trail Elementary in Sebring ev- Okeechobee News ery year. The purpose of the ride is to draw About 100 riders took part in the 22nd attention to Florida’s horse and cattle heri- annual Cracker Trail ride across Florida tage. The Florida Cracker Trail Association is this year. The group arrived in Okeechobee dedicated to ‘keeping history alive’ through Thursday. They crossed the Kissimmee River education and demonstration about the old at Basinger in the late afternoon and spent Florida pioneer ways of agriculture, animal the night at the Bass Ranch on route 700A. husbandry, and respect for the land. The ride They crossed the county on Friday with a better educates those who take part about special escort by the Okeechobee Sheriff’s the importance of the State of Florida in the Citizen Observer Patrol and spent the night introduction of horses and cattle by Spanish Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy at the Adams Ranch west of Fort Pierce. Explorers into the New World. The annual Florida Cracker Trail ride is held during the last week in February The group then took part in the annual each year. The group traveled through Okeechobee County on Thursday. Cracker Day Parade in Fort Pierce. The group spent just over a week in the saddle as they reprised the old cattle drives The Law Office of where Spanish herds were taken to harbors in Tampa, Fort Pierce and Bradenton and Gerald Lefebvre then shipped out to Cuba. “Compare my experience and Spirits were high and the riders were very credentials to any other attorney’s” friendly as they passed through Cornwell, Basinger, and remote areas of Okeechobee County. The group also stopped off at the Edna Pearce Lockett Estate before being led over the bridge by Okeechobee and Highlands County Sheriff Deputies. At each night camp there were various forms of entertainment. For example in Lori- da, the group took part in various rodeo type events like barrel racing, pole bending and speed events at the Ashton Ranch. The also www.accidentattorneyoffice.com Okeechobee Cancer Center Board Certified Radiation Oncologists

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Garrett Farmer was 2009 angler of the year for the 15-18 year olds, with a total weight of Special to the Okeechobee News 119.50 lbs. Special to the Okeechobee News Garrett Farmer was 2009 Angler of the Special to the Okeechobee News Six anglers had perfect attendance: Logan Kenny Farmer, 2009 Boat Captain of Year for the 15-18 year olds. Jack Fulce, was the guest of honor. Bohannon, Garrett Farmer, April Floyd, Robby the year. Hays, Luke Joles and Matthew Robbins. Marsha and Tony and Advanced Engraving Kenny Farmer was 2009 boat captain of and Stitchin’ Post provided the trophies. the year with a total weight of 99.18 lbs. This Janice Floyd and Rut N’ Strut N’ Taxidermy is Kenny’s second year as boat captain of the donated a free fi sh mount to each angler of the year. year for a future catch of a lifetime. eacoas Jack Fulce was the guest of honor and re- to S t is ceived an award of appreciation for his $10,000 Doug and Sandy Vest and Pogey’s Restau- g a rant catered another great dinner for the ban- in b donation to the junior bass club. Mr. Fulce pre- h re sented Charlie Hays, the corporation president quet. itc e of the Big “O” Teen Anglers, Inc., with the gen- Big O Teen Anglers would like to thank the ze erous donation at the B.A.S.S. weigh-in recent- boat captains: Kenny Farmer, Mike Zubricky, w . ly held at Scott Driver’s. He has also pledged to Ken Hall, Leroy Bauer, David Straight, Ernie S become a boat captain for the anglers. Johnson, Kevin Folsom, Skip Jeslowski, Da- Thomas and Elaine Jackamore were also vid Pearce, Mike Jones, Matt Johnson, Mike honored guests at the banquet. Their dona- Ingram, Brian Hays, Carl Lewis, John Supley, With deep community roots, and friendly tions of rods, reels, miscellaneous tackle and Richard Stislitz, Bob Stafford, Justin Schewier, tackle boxes added to the door prizes awarded Tony Floyd, Larry Wise, George Marshall Jr., branches, we off er service you should to the anglers. Mike Frost, Tim Arnold, Roy O’Dell and Bill Margaret Helton and Garrard’s Bait & Tack- Sietz. expect from a local bank. le Shop and Guide Service, provided rods and Thanks also go to the sponsors: Pogey’s reels for the anglers of the year as well as eight Family Restaurant, Porter’s Cleaners, Advanced gift cards for door prizes. Engraving, Stitchin’ Post, Garrard’s Bait & Tack- OVariety of checking accounts to Stan Speed provided custom rods for the le Shop & Guide Service, Okeechobee Fishing meet your needs two top anglers. 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He won the fi rst Thursday, 7-0, over Fort Pierce Central. set in 14 minutes against Dominic Smith, If you’re looking to Okeechobee had few problems as all of who appeared content to just get the ball their singles players won in impressive fash- over the net. save money -- and ion against an outmatched Cobra team. “We both worked hard,” Hudoff said, “I Zach Fowler paced the Brahmans with a just had a better day than he did.” who isn’t these days? 6-0, 6-1 victory over Kraig Glenton. Fowler Hudoff, a doubles specialist, said he en- said he worked on his game at the net and joys playing singles matches this year be- -- subscribing to the on his serve. cause he gets all of the glory. He said he “The net game is something new I want did a good job dealing with the wind during to learn. I’m good at playing defense, now Thursday’s match. Okeechobee News I want to add more to my offensive game,” Hudoff teams up with Austin Willard in Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy he said. doubles and they had an easy 8-1 win on Zach Fowler looked impressive in a is a real no brainer! He had two service faults in the fi rst game Thursday. straight set win Thursday. but still won the game which bode well for “We play a lot together and have known And if you enroll today in the rest of the match. Glenton didn’t have a each other for a long time. We lift each other EZPay strong serve and while he hit a number of up when we’re down,” he added. our long volleys, was unable to put points away. Hudoff lost the fi rst game of the second subscription plan, you’ll Fowler won a number of points by hit- set and had few problems after that in his not only save REAL ting volleys and overheads at the net. 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MAY, JR., deceased, Thursday • March 18th • 4 p.m. FLORIDA NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, whose date of death was June 19, CASE NO. 2009 CA 796 WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE AP- 2009, is pending in the Circuit Court DIVISION: Civil Division PEAL IS TO BE BASED, IS MADE. ANY PERSON WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE for Okeechobee County, Florida, Pro- MEETING MUST HAVE THEIR NAME AND TOPIC PLACED ON THE AGENDA bate Division, the address of which is 4 Oak Tree Place Condo’s LIVE OAK TRUST, INC., ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DATE OF THE MEETING. ALL PROPERTY OWNERS 312 Northwest 3rd Street, Okeecho- A Florida Corporation WITHIN THE DISTRICT ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. bee, Florida 34972. The names and Plaintiff addresses of the personal represen- v. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PER- tative and the personal representa- & SAUL A. GUSTAMA AND SONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION OR AN INTERPRETER TO tive’s attorney are set forth below. DANIELLE BERNARD PARTICIPATE IN THE PRECEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE DISTRICT’S All creditors of the decedent and Defendants OFFICES BY CALLING (863)763-4601 AT LEAST TWO (2) DAYS PRIOR TO other persons having claims or de- THE DATE OF THE MEETING. mands against decedent’s estate on 1 Ancient Oaks RV Park Unit NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICE: COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT HAS AN ONGOING AQUAT- whom a copy of this notice is re- CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE IC SPRAYING PROGRAM, DISTRICT WIDE. quired to be served must fi le their claims with this court WITHIN THE TO: DANIELLE BERNARD WILLARD M. BYARS LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE 1299 E. 93RD STREET CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION Auction Location: Oak Tree Place, 2355 SW 28th Street BROOKLYN, NY 11236 17429 NW 242ND STREET OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY Okeechobee, Florida YOU ARE HEREBY notifi ed that a (863)763-4601 OR (863)634-3166 OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Complaint for Foreclosure of Mort- 347142 ON 2/28/10 All other creditors of the decedent gage involving real estate located in and other persons having claims or Okeechobee County, Florida, and le- demands against decedent’s estate gally described as follows: must fi le their claims with this court PUBLIC NOTICE WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE The E1/2 of the E1/2 of the S1/2 DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION of the S1/2 of Tract 21 Section 25 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Okeechobee Utility Authority will meet OF THIS NOTICE. all in Township 34 South, Range in regular session on Tuesday March 9, 2010 at 8:30 A.M., at the Okeecho- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN 33 East, Okeechobee County, bee Utility Authority Offi ces, 100 SW 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida. THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN Florida, according to the Plat SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4, Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to ap- PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER To be sold Pages 3 A-D, inclusive of the peal any decision made by the Authority with respect to such meetings, he BARRED. Okeechobee County Public or she will need a record of proceedings and for such purpose may need to NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME from Records. ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record in- PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY Strap Number(s): cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Such CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR OAK TREE 1-25-34-33-0A00-00021-P000 person may provide a court reporter, stenographer, or tape recorder for MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S such verbatim record. DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. PLACE has been fi led against you and your The date of fi rst publication of this are required to serve a copy of your BY ORDER OF THE OKEECHOBEE notice is February 21, 2010. written defenses, if any, to it on UTILITY AUTHORITY L KENNETH M. JONES, of Moody, Personal Representative: OAK TREE PLACE ANCIENT OAKS Jones, Ingino & Morehead, P.A., At- John F. Hayford, P.E. Shirley D. May torneys for Plaintiff, whose address is Executive Director. 6430 SE 52nd Street O 1333 S. University Drive, Suite 201, 347393 ON 2/28/10 Okeechobee, Florida 34974 4 Units: RV RESORT Plantation, Florida, 33324, within 30 Attorney for Personal Representative: • 70A - 1 Bedroom - leased $595 (8/01/10) C days of fi rst publication, and fi le the Thomas H. Thurlow III RV Unit #111,Lot 7, Block 19 original with the Clerk of this Court IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Florida Bar No. 0127043 either before service on the Plaintiffs 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND Thurlow, Thurlow & Giachino, P.A. • 70C - 2 Bedroom - townhouse - vacant attorney or immediately thereafter; A • 1 Bedroom Mobile Home FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. otherwise, a default will be entered FLORIDA FLORIDA P.O. Box 106 • 70H - 1 Bedroom - leased $595 (9/01/10) against you for the relief demanded Stuart, Florida 34995-0106 T • Screened Florida Room CASE NO. 2009 CA 796 CASE NO. 2009 CA 797 in the Complaint. DIVISION: Civil Division DIVISION: Civil Division Telephone: (772) 287-0980 • 40G - 1 Bedroom - leased $595 (2/01/11) WITNESS my hand and seal of this 346637 ON 2/21,28/10 I • Double Carport Court on 2/23/2010. LIVE OAK TRUST, INC., LIVE OAK TRUST, INC., A Florida Corporation A Florida Corporation All units recently updated to new • Leased $550 monthly until 8/01/10 SHARON ROBERTSON Plaintiff Plaintiff IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE O Clerk of the Court v. v. 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND By: Arlene Nealis SAUL A. GUSTAMA AND SAUL A. GUSTAMA AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, 2355 SW 28th Street N 6657 SE 51st Lane As Deputy Clerk DANIELLE BERNARD DANIELLE BERNARD FLORIDA MOODY, JONES, INGINO Defendants Defendants CASE NO. 2009 CA 795 All units have recently refurbished to “like new” An active 55+ community & MOREHEAD, P.A. DIVISION: Civil Division Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICE OF ACTION New appliances, plumbing, flooring and kitchens Membership in Condominium Association req’d 1333 S. University Drive, Suite 201 CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE LIVE OAK TRUST, INC., Plantation FL 33324 A Florida Corporation Central AC/heat - $100 monthly association fee (954) 473-6605 TO: SAUL A. GUSTAMA TO: DANIELLE BERNARD Plaintiff KENNETH M. JONES 1299 E. 93RD STREET 1299 E. 93RD STREET v. CBS 1st floor, stucco on frame 2nd floor Many recreational facilities - Country Store, rec Florida Bar No. 142618 BROOKLYN, NY 11236 BROOKLYN, NY 11236 SAUL A. GUSTAMA AND 347425 ON 2/28;3/7/10 DANIELLE BERNARD New roofs building, heated swimming pool & spa, laundry YOU ARE HEREBY notifi ed that a YOU ARE HEREBY notifi ed that a Defendants Complaint for Foreclosure of Mort- Complaint for Foreclosure of Mort- Vacant unit ready to lease or move in facilities, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, This is personal. gage involving real estate located in gage involving real estate located in NOTICE OF ACTION Okeechobee County, Florida, and le- Okeechobee County, Florida, and le- CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE Leased units - earn good income and boat basin w/ boat docks gally described as follows: gally described as follows: TO: DANIELLE BERNARD Centrally located Lake Okeechobee access by boat The E1/2 of the E1/2 of the S1/2 The E1/2 of the E1/2 of the N1/2 of 1299 E. 93RD STREET of the S1/2 of Tract 21 Section 25 the N1/2 of Tract 32 Section 26 BROOKLYN, NY 11236 HOA membership req'd - $145 monthly Gated entrance all in Township 34 South, Range all in Township 34 South, Range plus annual insurance billing 33 East, Okeechobee County, 33 East, Okeechobee County, YOU ARE HEREBY notifi ed that a Florida, according to the Plat Florida, according to the Plat Complaint for Foreclosure of Mort- TERMS: NO MINIMUM! • All units sell without reserve! •10% buyer's premium • Cash to bid thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4, thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4, gage involving real estate located in Pages 3 A-D, inclusive of the Pages 3 A-D, inclusive of the Okeechobee County, Florida, and le- Seller Financing Available! Okeechobee County Public Okeechobee County Public gally described as follows: Conducted by: Records. Records. OWNER: John Ames Strap Number(s) Strap Number(s): The W1/2 of the E1/2 of the N1/2 1-25-34-33-0A00-00021-P000 1-26-34-33-0A00-0032-A000 of the S1/2 of Tract 7 Section 25 Karlin Daniel & Associates, Inc. subject to an easement of the Lic R.E. Broker • AB878AU1207 has been fi led against you and your has been fi led against you and your North 30 feet thereof for road and are required to serve a copy of your are required to serve a copy of your drainage purposes all in Township written defenses, if any, to it on written defenses, if any, to it on 34 South, Range 33 East, Okee- Call for More Information KENNETH M. JONES, of Moody, KENNETH M. JONES, of Moody, chobee County, Florida, according Jones, Ingino & Morehead, P.A., At- Jones, Ingino & Morehead, P.A., At- to the Plat thereof, recorded in 800-329-0036 Ext 103 torneys for Plaintiff, whose address is torneys for Plaintiff, whose address is Plat Book 4, Pages 3 A-D, inclusive 1333 S. University Drive, Suite 201, 1333 S. University Drive, Suite 201, of the Okeechobee County Public www.karlindaniel.com Plantation, Florida, 33324, within 30 Plantation, Florida, 33324, within 30 Records. days of fi rst publication, and fi le the Photo: Andrew Macpherson Photo: Andrew days of fi rst publication, and fi le the Strap Number(s): original with the Clerk of this Court original with the Clerk of this Court 1-25-34-33-0A00-0007-J000 My mother died of either before service on the Plaintiffs either before service on the Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; attorney or immediately thereafter; has been fi led against you and your Campers/RVs colon cancer when otherwise, a default will be entered otherwise, a default will be entered are required to serve a copy of your Reading a newspaper makes against you for the relief demanded against you for the relief demanded written defenses, if any, to it on she was only 56. in the Complaint. in the Complaint. KENNETH M. JONES, of Moody, Terrence Howard, actor/musician WITNESS my hand and seal of this WITNESS my hand and seal of this Jones, Ingino & Morehead, P.A., At- 2005 National RV you a more informed and Court on 2/23/2010. Court on 2/23/2010. torneys for Plaintiff, whose address is TROPICAL LX - 37 ft. 1333 S. University Drive, Suite 201, For more listings, 3 slides, die- SHARON ROBERTSON SHARON ROBERTSON Plantation, Florida, 33324, within 30 interesting person. Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court days of fi rst publication, and fi le the go to sel,14,800 miles, like By: Arlene Nealis original with the Clerk of this Court By: Arlene Nealis As Deputy Clerk either before service on the Plaintiffs www.newszap.com new,no pets or MOODY, JONES, INGINO No wonder newspaper Colorectal cancer is the As Deputy Clerk attorney or immediately thereafter; smokers $84,500.00 MOODY, JONES, INGINO & MOREHEAD, P.A. otherwise, a default will be entered (863)6343183-3183 2nd leading cancer killer & MOREHEAD, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff against you for the relief demanded readers are more successful! in the U.S., but it’s Attorneys for Plaintiff 1333 S. University Drive, Suite 201 in the Complaint. Boats largely preventable. 1333 S. University Drive, Suite 201 Plantation Florida 33324 WITNESS my hand and seal of this Plantation, FL 33324 (954) 473-6605 Court on 2/23/2010. Earn some extra cash. If you’re 50 or older, (954) 473-6605 KENNETH M. JONES For Sale: 18.6 2000 Tri- Sell your used items please get screened. KENNETH M. JONES Florida Bar No. 142618 SHARON ROBERTSON Florida Bar No. 142618 347409 ON 2/28;3/7/10 Clerk of the Court ton Bass Boat & Trailer, in the classifieds 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) 347428 ON 2/28;3/7/10 150 Johnson OB SS www.cdc.gov/screenforlife By: Arlene Nealis Your new home could be As Deputy Clerk Prop. Very low hours. MOODY, JONES, INGINO ph#863-763-2712 in today’s paper. Have & MOREHEAD, P.A. you looked for it? Attorneys for Plaintiff cell#860-617-4164. Buying a car? Look in Love the earth Recycle 1333 S. University y Drive, Suite 201 It’s never too late to find Looking for a place to your used items by Plantation FL 33124 the classifieds. Selling (954) 473-6605 Join all the people who The classifieds are the the perfect gift. Look hang your hat? Look a car? Look in the selling them in the KENNETH M. JONES say, “I sold it in the most successful sales- for it in the classifieds. no further than the classifieds. classifieds. Florida Bar No. 142618 classifieds.” person in town. classifieds. 347258 ON 2/28;3/7/10 February 28, 2010 Okeechobee News 19

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ZONING RECLASSIFICATION SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPECIAL EXCEPTION A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Board of A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Board of Board on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter Board on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter Adjustment and Appeals on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. or Adjustment and Appeals on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. or as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Council Chambers, Rm 200, Okee- as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Council Chambers, Rm 200, Okee- as soon thereafter as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Council Cham- as soon thereafter as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Council Cham- chobee, Florida. The agenda is available on the City website www.cityofo- chobee, Florida. The agenda is available on the City website www.cityofo- bers, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The agenda is available on the City bers, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The agenda is available on the City keechobee.com, or contact the General Services Department, keechobee.com, or contact the General Services Department, website www.cityofokeechobee.com, or contact the General Services De- website www.cityofokeechobee.com, or contact the General Services De- [email protected], 863-763-3372 x 217. [email protected], 863-763-3372 x 217. partment, [email protected], 863-763-3372 x 217. partment, [email protected], 863-763-3372 x 217. Under consideration is Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Under consideration is Rezoning Petition No. 10-001-R, submitted by the Under consideration is Special Exception Petition No. 10-002-SE, submitted Under consideration is Special Exception Petition No. 10-002-SE, submitted Map Amendment Application No. 10-002-SSA, submitted by the property property owners, D & A Properties, Inc., Anita Nunez, President. For the by property owner, Triple E. Management Inc., Emilio Perez, President, to by property owner, Triple E. Management Inc., Emilio Perez, President, to owner, D & A Properties, Inc., Anita Nunez, President. For the purpose of purpose of changing the Zoning District, on approximately 0.84 acres, from allow mechanical and repair services and an outdoor vehicle sales lot within allow mechanical and repair services and an outdoor vehicle sales lot within changing the Future Land Use designation from Single Family (SF) to Com- Residential Single Family-One (RSF-1) to Heavy Commercial (CHV) for prop- a CHV Zoning District (Ref. Code Book Section 90-283(7)(18). Property is lo- a CHV Zoning District (Ref. Code Book Section 90-283(7)(18). Property is lo- mercial (C) for property located at 310 NE 7th Street. Legal: Lots 1 to 5 erty located at 310 NE 7th Street. Legal: Lots 1 to 5 of Block 147, City of cated at 601 S. Parrott Ave. Legal: Lots 4 to 6 of Block 229, First Addition cated at 601 S. Parrott Ave. Legal: Lots 4 to 6 of Block 229, First Addition of Block 147, City of Okeechobee, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Okeechobee, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okee- to City of Okeechobee, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 11, Public Records to City of Okeechobee, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 11, Public Records Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. chobee County, Florida. of Okeechobee County, Florida. of Okeechobee County, Florida. All members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in said All members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in said All members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in said All members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in said Hearing. The entire application may be inspected during regular business Hearing. The entire petition may be inspected during regular business Hearing. The entire petition may be inspected during regular business Hearing. The entire petition may be inspected during regular business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, except for holidays. hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, except for holidays. hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, except for holidays. hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, except for holidays. The Planning Board’s role will be to make a recommendation for approval or The Planning Board’s role will be to make a recommendation for approval or The Board of Adjustment and Appeals serves as the decision making body The Board of Adjustment and Appeals serves as the decision making body denial, to the City Council, fi nal adoption is tentatively scheduled for Tues- denial, to the City Council, fi nal adoption is tentatively scheduled for Tues- (quasi-judicial), on behalf of the City, to approve or deny Special Excep- (quasi-judicial), on behalf of the City, to approve or deny Special Excep- day, April 6, 2010. day, April 20, 2010. tions. tions. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the Planning Board with respect to any matter appeal any decision made by the Planning Board with respect to any matter appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals with re- appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals with re- considered at this meeting, or hearing will need to ensure a verbatim record considered at this meeting, or hearing will need to ensure a verbatim record spect to any matter considered at this meeting, or hearing will need to en- spect to any matter considered at this meeting, or hearing will need to en- of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evi- of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evi- sure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes sure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes dence upon which the appeal is to be based. General Services media are dence upon which the appeal is to be based. General Services media are the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. General the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. General used for the sole purpose of back-up for the department. In accordance used for the sole purpose of back-up for the department. In accordance Services media are used for the sole purpose of back-up for the depart- Services media are used for the sole purpose of back-up for the depart- with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 persons needing spe- with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 persons needing spe- ment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 ment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 cial accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the cial accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding General Services Offi ce at 863-763-3372 for assistance. General Services Offi ce at 863-763-3372 for assistance. should contact the General Services Offi ce at 863-763-3372 for assistance. should contact the General Services Offi ce at 863-763-3372 for assistance. BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator by: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator by: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator Application No. 10-002-SSA Petition No. 10-001-R Petition No. 10-002-SE Petition No. 10-002-SE 347487 ON 2/28;3/10/10 347490 ON 2/28;3/10/10 347492 ON 2/28;3/10/10 347491 ON 2/28;3/10/10

IN THE CIRCUIT COUR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND Puzzle Page CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, IN THE FAMILY COURT FLORIDA CASE NO. 2009 CA 797 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis DIVISION: Civil Division FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, PROBATE DIVISION 2010-DR-01 File No. 2009-CP-126 FLORIDA ACROSS 4 Coral formation 33 Era that began 46 Strip yip LIVE OAK TRUST, INC., CASE NO. 2009 CA 795 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1 Iraqi seaport 5 Gulches with a blast? 49 Scoots along, as IN RE: ESTATE OF: A Florida Corporation DIVISION: Civil Division COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE Plaintiff 6 Detriment 6 Warm place to 37 Montana a cloud KENNETH W. SCHWERTEGER Deceased v. LIVE OAK TRUST, INC., SUMMONS 10 Dessert chain chill resource site 50 “Thin Ice” star, SAUL A. GUSTAMA AND A Florida Corporation with Waffle Cone 7 Subject matter 38 Press initials 1937 NOTICE TO CREDITORS DANIELLE BERNARD Plaintiff South Carolina Department of Defendants v. Social Services, Wednesday 8 Ottawa-based 39 Fused 51 Autumn blossom SAUL A. GUSTAMA AND The administration of the estate Plaintiff, 14 Pigment of iron law gp. 41 Casino delicacy? 53 Make changes to of KENNETH W. SCHWERTFEGER, NOTICE OF ACTION DANIELLE BERNARD vs. CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE Defendants deceased, whose date of death was Tusha Jacobs oxide 9 Derivative ’80s 42 Either of two 54 Ricci of fashion October 9, 2008, and whose Social Alan C. Foley 15 Tolkien brutes game in which notable jumpers 55 Zilch security number is 561-84-0561, is TO: SAUL A. GUSTAMA NOTICE OF ACTION Defendants 1299 E. 93RD STREET CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE the Circuit Court for Okeechobee, 16 Anorak feature one ghost’s 44 Long-winded 56 She played Emma Florida, Probate Division, File No.: BROOKLYN, NY 11236 In the interests of: TO: SAUL A. GUSTAMA 17 See-through name was 45 Book that tells in “The Avengers” 2009-CP-126; the address of is Pro- Lovie Jacobs DOB: 11/21/96 bate Division, 312 N.W. 3rd Street, YOU ARE HEREBY notifi ed that a 1299 E. 93RD STREET Elaine Jacobs DOB: 01/07/98 18 Office sub changed from the story of 57 Good thing to Complaint for Foreclosure of Mort- BROOKLYN, NY 11236 Okeechobee, Florida 34972. The Minors under the age of 18. 19 Lodge group Clyde to Sue Samson beat names and addresses of the personal gage involving real estate located in representative and the personal rep- Okeechobee County, Florida, and le- YOU ARE HEREBY notifi ed that a TO: ALAN C. FOLEY, DEFENDANT 20 Soothe 10 Old Boston gally described as follows: Complaint for Foreclosure of Mort- resentative’s attorney are set forth Geronimo’s nickname ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: below. gage involving real estate located in The E1/2 of the E1/2 of the N1/2 of YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and people? 11 “Kubla Khan” All creditors of the decedent and Okeechobee County, Florida, and le- required to answer the complaint for the N1/2 of Tract 32 Section 26 all gally described as follows: other persons having claims or de- termination of your parental rights in 23 Infield bounce poet mands against decedent’s estate, in- in Township 34 South, Range 33 and to the minor child(ren) in this 24 “___ first!” 12 With 22-Down, cluding unmatured, contingent or East, Okeechobee County, Florida, The W1/2 of the E1/2 of the N1/2 action, the original of which has been according to the Plat thereof, re- of the S1/2 of Tract 7 Section 25 unliquidated claims, on whom a copy fi led in the Offi ce of the Clerk of 25 Wedding setting Asian cabbage of this notice is served must fi le their corded in Plat Book 4, Pages 3 A- subject to an easement of the Court for Abbeville County, a copy of D, inclusive of the Okeechobee North 30 feet thereof for road and 28 Sherman tank, 13 Abbr. on a golf claims with this court WITHIN THE which will be delivered to you upon LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE County Public Records. drainage purposes all in Township request; and to serve a copy of your for one? tee sign Strap Number(s): 34 South, Range 33 East, Okee- DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION answer to the complaint upon the 31 Bygone rulers 21 CD-__ OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER 1-26-34-33-0A00-0032-A000 chobee County, Florida, according undersigned attorney for the plaintiff to the Plat thereof, recorded in THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY at 105 W. Pinckney St. Abbeville, SC 34 Strong wagon 22 See 12-Down OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. has been fi led against you and your Plat Book 4, Pages 3 A-D, inclusive 29620 within thirty (30) days follow- are required to serve a copy of your of the Okeechobee County Public 35 Crow cousin 26 Bow in pictures All other creditors of the decedent ing the date of service upon you, ex- and other persons who have claims written defenses, if any, to it on Records. clusive of the day of such service; 36 DOJ employee 27 Cut down KENNETH M. JONES, of Moody, Strap Number(s): or demands against the decedent’s and if you fail to answer the com- 37 Spice often 28 Turn on the estate, including unmatured, contin- Jones, Ingino & Morehead, P.A., At- 1-25-34-33-0A00-00007-J000 torneys for Plaintiff, whose address is plaint within the time stated, the added to curries waterworks gent or unliquidated claims, must fi le plaintiff will proceed to seek to termi- their claims with this Court WITHIN 1333 S. University Drive, Suite 201, has been fi led against you and your nate your parental rights to the 39 Fiend 29 Campaign Plantation, Florida, 33324, within 30 are required to serve a copy of your THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE above-captioned child DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION days of fi rst publication, and fi le the written defenses, if any, to it on 40 English site of a creators original with the Clerk of this Court KENNETH M. JONES, of Moody, OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you royal flush? 30 Half of sex- FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS either before service on the Plaintiff’s Jones, Ingino & Morehead, P.A., At- have the right to request the ap- attorney or immediately thereafter; torneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 41 Hold one’s own 31 Easily SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF pointment of an attorney to repre- THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL otherwise, a default will be entered 1333 S. University Drive, Suite 201, sent you, should you be unable to 42 Massage scratched against you for the relief demanded Plantation, Florida, 33324, within 30 BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITH- afford an attorney. If you are fi nan- 43 “If Tarzan’s minerals STANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET in the Complaint. days of fi rst publication, and fi le the cially unable to afford legal counsel, WITNESS my hand and seal of this original with the Clerk of this Court FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED then you should apply to the Clerk of bothering you, 32 Condescend [email protected] 05/15/09 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER Court on 2/23/2010. either before service on the Plaintiff’s Court for the appointment of counsel attorney or immediately thereafter; speak up!”? THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH to represent you, upon proper show- IS BARRED. SHARON ROBERTSON otherwise, a default will be entered ing of indigency. YOU MUST APPLY 47 Skillful pass Clerk of the Court against you for the relief demanded The date of fi rst publication of this FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN AT- 48 Ocean State sch. Notice is 2/21/2010. in the Complaint. TORNEY NO LATER THAN THIRTY By: Arlene Nealis WITNESS my hand and seal of this DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE THESE 49 Doo-wop syllable As Deputy Clerk Court on Feb. 23, 2010. Kate Ellen Anthony PLEADINGS. IF YOU DO NOT AP- 52 Speak highly of Personal Representative MOODY, JONES, INGINO PLY FOR AN ATTORNEY WITHIN 8622 150th Court North & MOREHEAD, P.A. SHARON ROBERTSON THIS THIRTY DAY PERIOD, AN AT- enclosures? Attorneys for Plaintiff Clerk of the Court Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 TORNEY WILL NOT BE APPOINTED 56 River through WILLIAM J. WALLACE, P.A. 1333 S. University Drive, Suite 201 FOR YOU. Attorney for Personal Representative Plantation FL 33324 By: Arlene Nealis Name: R. 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