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Vol. 110 No. 73 Wednesday, June 19, 2019 50¢ plus tax Will ‘send it south’ destroy Keys?
By Katrina Elsken has acted as a dam transecting the Everglades from the big lake could result in massive algal Lake Okeechobee News since 1928. blooms and the loss of even more of the Flori- Will sending water from the Big O south The plan calls for using canals to move da Keys’ precious coral reefs. save Florida Bay’s sensitive ecosystem and water from Lake Okeechobee to a reservoir He voiced those concerns in January in a the coral reefs of the Florida Keys ... or destroy and stormwater treatment area (STA) in the hearing of the Florida Senate Subcommittee them? southern Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). on Agriculture, Environment and General Proponents of the push to send more water The lake water will be stored, cleaned in the Government. from Lake Okeechobee south to Florida Bay STA and sent south, as needed, to Everglades The reason for his concern: While state were celebrating earlier this month, with the National Park and Florida Bay. and federal agencies have done much to send more water south to Everglades National Park Build your boat for announcement of more federal and state fund- One researcher, who has spent three minimal regatta ing to raise portions of the Tamiami Trail. A decades studying Florida Bay and the Florida since 1982, the increased fl ows have trig- 12 series of bridges will allow more freshwater to Keys, fears that instead of restoring Florida gered bigger algal blooms in Florida Bay and fl ow under the Tampa-to-Miami roadway that Bay’s sea grass, an infusion of freshwater See WATER — Page 9
Lake algal bloom 18 appears to shrink Lake Levels 11.21 feet Last Year: 14.10 feet
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Lake Okeechobee News/Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee conditions improve No algae was visible at the Taylor Creek Lock on Lake Okeechobee’s northern shore on Tuesday. Rainfall that edged the lake back over 11 feet may have helped to dissipate a bloom detected by NOAA imagery there on June 3. With the lake level back over 11 feet, the lock will reopen on the weekends. See Page 16 for the story. Call to schedule an appointment today: 6650 W. 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The Florida Association of Okeechobee County Commissioners Terry public servants; therefore, we need to For more than 85 years, the Florida Counties helps counties effectively serve represent our community accordingly at Association of Counties (FAC) has repre- and represent Floridians by strengthening Burroughs and Kelly Owens as FAC Pres- every level, on every issue,” said Commis- sented the diverse interests of Florida’s and preserving county home rule through idential Advocates for their work during sioner Owens. counties, emphasizing the importance advocacy, education and collaboration. the 2019 legislative session. Both commis- The FAC Presidential Advocate recog- sioners received the designation during an nition is given to county commissioners awards ceremony held at the FAC annual who have shown exceptional leadership PBCFR Fire Stations — Safe Haven for Newborns conference in Orange County. in advocating with FAC during the 2019 PALM BEACH COUNTY — All Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) staffed “I am very proud to accept the award session to advance the counties’ legislative stations are “Save Haven” locations. A newborn child, from birth to 7 days old, can be as the representative of Okeechobee agenda. turned over anonymously to fi re rescue personnel at any of our Palm Beach County Fire County. Advocating for our county during “As commissioners, we are empow- Rescue stations. Fire Rescue will transport the child to the nearest hospital for medical the legislative session is extremely im- ered to stand up for our community, to be care. Since the program’s inception in 2000, 18 newborns have been turned over in portant as well as supporting my fellow the voice for those who can’t speak, and Palm Beach County. For more information on the Safe Haven program, visit asafehav- commissioners around the state on issues to fi ght for our right to decide our own enfornewborns.com. important to their counties,” said Commis- future,” said FAC President and Hendry sioner Burroughs. County Commissioner Karson Turner. “Participating in the legislative process “During the legislative session, our role be- as a FAC policy leader has helped me comes increasingly important as hundreds SFWMD governing strengthen my skills and knowledge as of bills are heard that have a direct impact a county commissioner. Advocating on on our communities. Those receiving this Friday night: A few clouds from time board to hold workshop to time. Low 73F. Winds light and variable. Special to the Lake Okeechobee News will be strictly informative in nature and Saturday: Sunshine and clouds mixed. no votes or decisions will be made by A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. CLEWISTON — The South Florida High 91F. Winds light and variable. Water Management District’s (SFWMD) the Governing Board. The workshop will Saturday night: A few clouds from Governing Board will have a workshop on include a tour of the museum by Governing time to time. Low 74F. Winds light and Wednesday, June 19, starting at 10 a.m. at Board members, a cultural discussion with variable. the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi- members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Wednesday: Scat- Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Seminole tered thunderstorms in Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a and an informative presentation on the chance of thunderstorms. High 91F. Winds Indian Reservation, 34725 West Boundary the morning, becoming Road in Clewiston. Water Rights Compact agreement between light and variable. Chance of rain 40%. more widespread in the This work- SFWMD and the Seminole Tribe of Sunday night: Partly cloudy skies. Low afternoon. High near shop Florida. 85F. Winds SSW at 5 to 73F. Winds light and variable. 10 mph. Chance of rain Monday: A 30 percent chance of show- 90%. ers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with Wednesday night: a high near 91. Calm wind. Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Monday night: Partly clear skies. Low Clear skies overnight. Low 72F. Winds light 74F. Winds light and variable. and variable. Chance of rain 60%. Tuesday: Mostly sunny in the morning Thursday: Mostly sunny in the morning then increasing clouds with some scattered then increasing clouds with some scattered thunderstorms later in the day. High 88F. thunderstorms later in the day. High 89F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Winds light and variable. 40%. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy skies. Thursday night: A few clouds. Low Low 74F. Winds light and variable. 72F. Winds light and variable. Wednesday: Scattered thunderstorms Friday: Partly cloudy. A stray shower or in the morning becoming more widespread thunderstorm is possible. High 91F. Winds in the afternoon. High near 86F. Winds light light and variable. and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
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Letter To The Editor YOUR An open letter to those absorbed by every level of the aquatic someone who doesn’t know the lake pick food chain as well as the water supply. Or the locations, fi sh and water to test. Government who love Okeechobee maybe it isn’t. As for aquatic weed control — ev- WATCH As an avid fi sherman and waterman, How do you know if you don’t make eryone knows poison doesn’t magically I’ve seen the changes that impacted the an attempt to fi nd out? Every fi shing guide evaporate. We’re spraying poison to kill waterways in Stuart, and thus feel com- on the lake should take part in the CDC’s the weeds that clean the water. They are pelled to reach out to anyone who loves health study. If it’s actually true, you’ll have poisoning your lake and water supply, on WEEK OF JUNE 24 the “Big Lake.” The lake is sick. From taint- it on record. purpose. When that weed decays, it breaks ed water fl owing in, to chemical aquatic There’s a general sentiment to not be down into tiny particles that get stirred up weed control, legacy muck and cyanobac- involved because the fi ndings might lead to every time the wind blows, creating the These upcoming meetings of local teria blooms, there’s a vicious cycle taking bad publicity and hurt business. But think dirty water. Year after year, that decaying elected offi cials, scheduled during the place that is poisoning, and slowly killing it. about it this way: If the results are negative, matter makes the muck deeper, making it next week, are open to the public. There’s a level of abuse the lake can it will confi rm everything is safe. That will more diffi cult for the plants to grow. It’s a withstand, but when that balance tips in be positive for business. continuous cycle. the favor of pollutants that have infi nite Then again, if the results show your The lake may never die off, maybe there Glades County lifetimes, the destruction is cumulative, body is assimilating poisons, you’ll know will just be warnings not to consume the Glades County Board of quick and unstoppable. Lake Okeechobee the science is true, the lake is sick, and that fi sh. Maybe you’ll get to fi sh clean water Commissioners is heading that way. you need to do something before the lake, every once in a while. But it will never be Monday, June 24, 6 p.m. Cyanobacteria should be the fi rst issue your life, and your business, collapse. For the same. It will never get better if the right 500 Ave. J S.W., second fl oor you confront, as it has some serious health those that refuse to be a part of the study, I people don’t take an active interest. And Agenda online at myglades. impacts. It’s hard to think about a poison think you already know the answer. you, the people who live there and are on com Step up and help scientists acquire sam- the lake the most, are the right people. fl oating on a lake that is the center of Mike Holliday your life, but it’s real, it’s been attributed ples for testing. Be a part of the science, to major health problems, and it’s being so no one can berate it later. Don’t let Stuart, FL Palm Beach County Pahokee City Commission Speak Out Elks serve burgers & fries Tuesday, June 25, 6 p.m. OKEECHOBEE — Lake Okeechobee workshop; 6:30 p.m. meeting Speak Out is a reader response col- water. The canals should not be used as Council chamber, 115 E. Main umn. Comments may be posted on the a garbage dump. They feed into the lake, Elks, 131 N.W. 36th St., now has the yummiest burgers and fries every St. newspaper’s website or Facebook pages, and we all depend on Lake Okeechobee. Online at cityofpahokee.com emailed to [email protected] or Clean up your own mess. Keep it out of the Wednesday through Saturday from 11 mailed to the newspaper offi ce, 107 S.W. water.” — K. Booker a.m. to 7 p.m. 17th St., Suite D, Okeechobee, FL 34974. ANSWERS TO PUZZLE Algae Church offers free counseling Grass clippings • “To fi x the issue, is to let the grass BELLE GLADE — The Mount Olive • “Something needs to be done about grow. Quit spraying the lake for at least a Missionary Baptist Church, 1424 W. lawn services mowing and blowing the year; see how great it gets again. But, let’s Canal St. S., is offering free counseling grass clippings on the roadway. One, it’s start from six months from now so the lake sessions — marriage, family, rehabili- against the law. Two, it’s very dangerous can get started.” — Bobby Adams tation, and more. Please contact Pastor for motorcyclists. So please keep the clip- • “On June 5 there was a single water Burden at 352-214-7988 to schedule an pings on the property you are servicing.” sample from the lake that had a toxin level appointment. — Anonymous of 17.6 micrograms per liter, which is well • “Now that the rains have started and above the EPA standard of 8 micrograms Now the NOAA image shows the algae grass is growing, we once again see the per liter for safe human contact, and it bloom is mostly gone and the most recent problem with grass clippings in the canals. was gloom and doom all over the news. samples were just 1 microgram per liter. Folks, don’t do this. Grass clippings break Never mind that same day another sample So, where are the news cameras now? down and contribute to the nutrient load showed zero toxins. One sample in a 730 They told the world the water was toxic that feeds algae blooms. If you live on a square mile lake was enough for them to but don’t bother to give their readers the canal, keep the grass clippings out of the declare all the fi sh in the lake as unsafe. rest of the story.” — M. Jones 03/07/19 Lake Okeechobee News (USPS # 406- Our Purpose... • To report the news with honesty, 160) is published 3 times a week: Sunday, The Okeechobee News is published accuracy, purposeful neutrality, fairness, Wednesday and Friday by Independent by Independent NewsMedia Inc, USA. objectivity, fearlessness, and Newsmedia, Inc. Independent is owned by a unique trust compassion 107 S.W. 17th Street, Suite D that enables this newspaper to pursue • To use our opinion pages to facilitate Okeechobee, FL 34974 a mission of journalistic service to the community debate, not to dominate it Periodicals Postage paid at Okeechobee, citizens of the community. 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His parents By Cathy Womble were able to come over and spend three Lake Okeechobee News months with them, and that was very spe- OKEECHOBEE — Veteran Bryant Cul- cial for him. It was a dream for his mom, pepper was born in Salinas, Calif., but after and it meant a lot to him to be able to help a visit to Florida when his grandfather was her fulfill that dream. dying, his mother saw the beach and fell in When he came home, he went to work love with it, he said. They went back home, for the fire department and worked there packed up and moved to Florida. Com- for almost 23 years before retiring. missioner Culpepper’s great-grandfather Because he didn’t serve in a combat originally came to Belle Glade in 1909 from zone, he never felt like he had the right Pine Bluff, Ark. According to family legend, to wear hats or shirts that said he was a he was the first farmer on Tory Island, but veteran. After all, he didn’t risk his life. His because records don’t go back that far, biggest fear was getting run over by a Fiat Commissioner Culpepper has never been crossing the road to get a pizza. That was able to verify that. Lake Okeechobee News/Cathy Womble the biggest danger he faced. So when he The family moved to West Palm, and he Unfortunately, all of Commissioner Bryant Culpepper’s photographs from his came back he didn’t feel like he deserved to be called a veteran. went to school there. Because his father, time in the service were destroyed after a storm. They put them in plastic bags He always makes a point of thanking grandfather and uncles had all been in for safekeeping, and then someone accidentally threw them all away. Here he other veterans, especially Vietnam veterans the Navy, that was what Commissioner sports the Navy hat he finally purchased after years of believing he did not de- serve to wear one. because they didn’t get that when they Culpepper planned to do with his life, too. came back, he said. So one day, when he It was a family tradition, he said. He wanted go, he said. The list came out, and the 24 Because he wasn’t paid much — $237 was talking to a veteran, the man asked to serve his country in whatever way they names above him were going to Vietnam. a month, he worked weekends at the base him about his service, and he told him he needed him to. The 25 names below him were going to hobby/auto shop. For that job, he had to worked in the fleet mail center during the You go where they tell you to go. He war. He explained that he doesn’t wear a decided to join early because he knew Vietnam. He was going to Naples, Italy. He learn Italian in order to buy the parts, and had no clue why. The only thing he could he picked the language up pretty quickly, hat or paraphernalia because he doesn’t what he wanted to do, and he felt if he think he deserves it, and the man said, “Let went ahead and joined the reserves during think of was because he had a brother who he said. This skill was to come in very was very sick. He had a congenital lung dis- handy in an unexpected way. me tell you something. Do you know how high school, he could get basic training out important it was for us, especially those of of the way ahead of time. He did his boot ease. Maybe they didn’t want his mother to The day came when Mr. Sunglow, a have the potential to lose both her sons, he Filipino gentleman who worked for the us who were serving in combat zones, to camp over the summer at the Great Lakes get that mail from home? That’s big! Don’t thought. “Maybe divine intervention; Call it captain, was retiring, and they put in a billet Naval Training Center in Illinois, and then sell yourself short.” as soon as he graduated, he went straight whatever you want to call it, but that’s what for anyone who wanted to be the adminis- So for the first time, he went out and into the Navy. happened,” he said. trator’s assistant. Commissioner Culpepper bought a hat. That was only in the last year Before he joined, he said, he met a won- When he originally got his orders to thought, “Boy, that would be nice — Mon- or so, and he was blown away by how derful woman — his wife of 50 years, and Naples, he couldn’t take his wife. His job day through Friday — off every day at 3:30 many people stick out their hand and say they got married. He found out that when was in the Fleet Mail Center. He handled all — You don’t have to stand any watches. thank you for your service. He still believes you go in the military, you don’t go where the registered mail for the Army Post Office I’m all about that!” he’s not fit to carry the undershorts of a you want to go. When he got his orders to (APO) and Fleet Post Office (FPO). Once he The captain walked in and said, “Okay, combat veteran, but he’s glad to know his ship out, he was sent to Naples, Italy. The got established and got an apartment, his wife who can speak Italian?” Commissioner services mattered in some way. You can’t ironic thing was, he said, every morning was able to join him, but the hours of the job Culpepper immediately raised his hand and choose where you go. “I did what I was there was a list put out called “Ports of Call.” made it impossible for them to have a life began speaking to him in Italian, and the told to do just like my father, grandfather It’s a list of where each person is going to together, he said. He worked mostly nights. captain told him he was it. All the other guys and everyone before me,” he said. Central Florida’s largest authentic old time flea market Over 150 year round vendors on 22 acres
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It’s called an IRS Notice notice when information from a third party provides steps taxpayers should take to notices to help taxpayers understand why they got one and what to do when it Obituaries arrives: • The IRS sends a notice to the taxpayer Obituaries should be submitted to the Lake Okeechobee News by emailing [email protected]. Customers may also when a tax return’s information doesn’t request photos and links to online guestbooks. A link to the obituaries is available at lakeokeechobeenews.com. match data reported to the IRS by banks Letitia R. Dougherty, 91 Ricky Allen Hancock, 65 Lucille Curtiss, 86 and other third parties. CLEWISTON — Letitia R. Dougherty passed OKEECHOBEE — Ricky Allen Hancock died Lucille (Tomerlin) Curtiss, born March 2, • This notice isn’t a formal audit away June 16, 2019 in Clewiston. June 15, 2019. He was born Jan. 13, 1954 in 1933 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee,, to the late notifi cation. It is simply a notice to see if She was born Dec. 22, 1927 in Mahanoy Vero Beach, Fla. to Nor- Susie Belew Tomerlin the taxpayer agrees or disagrees with the City, Pa., to the late Peter and the late Letitia ris “Sonny” Hancock and the late Kelvie To- proposed tax changes. (Elliott) Collins. She was a member of Univer- and Nadine (Brock) merlin, passed away at • Taxpayers should respond to the sity of Pennsylvania Alumi Association. Letitia Hancock. A resident the age of 86 on May Notice CP2000. The taxpayer usually has 30 worked for many years as a registered nurse. of Okeechobee for 65 16, 2019 in Stuart, Flor- days from the date printed on the notice to She married Dr. Thomas Dougherty, and years, he enjoyed per- ida. She received her respond. forming in rodeos as a High School Diploma together they operated one of two medical • The IRS provides a phone number on practices in Morrisville, Pa. from 1955-1992. roper, fishing, hunting, (GED) in 1980 at the and being outdoors. State of Florida De- each notice. IRS telephone assistors can Letitia is survived by her children, Estelle He was a devoted fam- partment of Education explain the notice and what taxpayers need Dougherty, Sarah Strout and her husband ily man that loved his Adult Center in Belle to do to resolve any issues. Eric, and Letitia Swangler and her husband family dearly. For many years he was a truck Glade, Florida. She was in the Retail Indus- • The IRS will send another notice to the John; five grandchildren, Lindsey Swangler, driver for Walpole and for over 20 years he try as a Cashier for several different grocery taxpayer if the taxpayer doesn’t respond to John Swangler, Thomas Swangler, Michael was the foreman for Lake Cattle Company. stores. Lucille was the wife of the late James the initial Notice CP2000, or if the agency Swangler, and Courtney Strout Adkins; six Mr. Hancock was preceded in death by his Jerry Curtiss; in 1958 they moved their family can’t accept the additional information pro- great grandchildren, Jamie Knorr, Kyra Swan- of 5 from Tennessee to South Florida. Lucille gler, Aurora Swangler, Bodhi Swangler, Rus- parents, Norris “Sonny” Hancock and Nadine vided. It is called an IRS Notice CP3219A, (Brock) Hancock; and his nephew, Mitchell was preceded in death by her brothers, Carl, Statutory Notice of Defi ciency. sell Strout, Haley Strout; and one sister, Mary Leo, Ed and Frank and her sisters, Ruby Nell, Glen Hancock, Jr. • The Notice CP3219A gives detailed Klien; and many nieces and nephews. Hazel, Mildred and Pauline. Lucille is survived Letitia was preceded in death by her hus- He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Kim by her sons, Jerry Dale Curtiss (Roxie), James information about why the IRS proposes a band, Thomas; sisters, Margaret Blegysis, Hel- Matchett Hancock; son, Brock Allen Hancock Terry Curtiss (Fran) and Donald Eugene Cur- tax change and how the agency determined en Morgan; and brothers, Thomas, Joseph, (Shelby); grandson, Teagan Allen Hancock, tiss (Lori) and her daughters, Judith Ann Cur- the change. The notice tells taxpayers about James and Edward Collins. all of Okeechobee; brother, Mitchell Hancock tiss Kirchman (Jeff) and Barbara Jean Curtiss their right to challenge the decision in Tax (Paula); sister, Missy Murphy; father-in-law, There will be a family service at a later date. Underwood (David); and her grandchildren, Court if they choose to do so. Even if they Sam Davis; mother-in-law, Diane Davis; sis- Ashley, Lindsay, Dana, Leslie, Eric, Ryan, Wil- Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Fu- decide not to go to Tax Court, the IRS will ters-in-law, Kay Matchett (Elwood), Keli Trim- liam, Adam, Erica, James, Michael, Jason, neral Home - Clewiston. nal, and Karla Pittman (Curtis); nephews, continue to work with the taxpayer to help Christopher, Stacy and Amy; and her great resolve the issue. Peter Lynn Johnson, 59 Sonny Hancock (Cynthia), David Hancock grandchildren, Tucker, Brooklyn, Boone, JR, (Heather), Colt Murphy, Kyle Murphy, and Rebecca, Hallie, Grace, Evan, Benjamin, De- OKEECHOBEE — Peter Lynn Johnson Kolby Trimnal (Stephanie); nieces, Ashley Shirley Joyce Hancock died June 15, 2019. clan, Owen, Avery, Andersen, Ashlyn, Aubrey Hancock, Veronica Murphy, Courtney Bobst and Kane; and great great grandchildren, Jae- He was born Oct. 21, (Luke), Leighia Murphy (Robert), Chelsea Carter, 83 1959 in Birmingham, lynn, CJ, Trey and Emilee; and many nieces, ROANOKE RAPIDS — Shirley Joyce Han- Kindell (Logan), and Jessieca Pittman (Evan nephews and friends. Ala. to Thomas and Soto); and numerous great-nephews and cock Carter, formerly of Inerlene (Ingram) great-nieces. Lucille loved her children unconditionally, Halifax, died Saturday, Johnson. A resident she also enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing. June 1, 2019, at Pruitt Visitation will be 10 a.m. until services at of Okeechobee over and crafting. While living in Okeechobee, Health Carolina Point 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at New 50 years, he enjoyed Florida Lucille volunteered at the local ele- in Durham. Testament Baptist Church, 535 Ellerbee RD, watching Star Trek and mentary school as part of the Grandparent’s Okeechobee, FL 34972. Interment will follow She was born Dec 11, spending time with his Club reading to Kindergartners. Her yard was at Fort Drum Cemetery. Pastor Aaron Dowler 1935, in Okeechobee, family. He was a truck the envy of all the neighbors, growing orchids and Pastor Mike Worf will officiate. Florida, the daughter of driver for USPS for 15 years. was her passion. Lucille was quite the seam- Henry Milton and Ada At the cemetery, any cattlemen and cattle- Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his stress, she made an electric blue suit for one Thomas Hancock. Her women that would like to may bring their parents; and his brother, Curtis Demedicis. son’s Prom (s) and a replica of Dorothy’s parents, husband Wil- brand to brand Ricky’s casket. (Wizard of Oz) dress, first in brown (major He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Gail burt Carter and a brother all preceded Shirley Those wishing to leave a message of faux pa by the fabric shop) and ultimately in Johnson; son, Jeremiah Johnson (Selena); in death. condolence may sign the register book at, blue gingham (which she completed in it’s daughter, Tori Johnson, all of Okeechobee; A registered nurse, she worked for nine www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com entirity the night before her daughter’s play). grandchildren, Jeremiah Johnson, Jr. and Crafting got to be an obsession for a while, a years in the old Okeechobee Hospital, 11 All arrangements are entrusted to the Violet Johnson; brothers, Marvin Bressler, of vest for Every occasion; and if Lucille owned years at Halifax Hospital and for 19 years at direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee, and Ray Bressler, of California; it, it got painted, often and usually in the color Lake City Veteran’s Hospital. Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Par- sister, Liz Higgins, of California; and a host of Green. Shirley loved singing and music. She was a nieces and nephews. rott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. Lucille resided at Stuart Rehabilitative and fan of automobile racing. She was an active The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. Healthcare and was under the expert care of member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, until 4 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019 at Buxton & Treasure Coast Hospice (a great big Thank attending as long as her health permitted. Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home. You to Amanda and June.) Treasure Coast She is survived by her sons, Joseph Wig- Those wishing to leave a message of Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory was in gins and Thomas Wiggins (Angel); sister, condolence may sign the register book at, Sign guestbooks at charge of arrangements. The day and time Esther Hair; brother, John (Buddy) Hancock www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com http://www.legacy.com of the “Celebration of Lucille’s Life” is to be (Linda); as well as several grandchildren and All arrangements are entrusted to the determined. great-grandchildren. direction and care of the Buxton & Bass As Lucille (Mom, Grandmama, Grand- There will be a memorial service held in her Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Par- mother, Grandmudder) would say “it is what honor Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 3 p.m. at the rott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. it is” Okeechobee Seventh-day Adventist church. June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 7 Okeechobee officials agree to fund SROs By Richard Marion informal discussion county commissioners “All those thoughts were basically some dent Ken) Kenworthy presented at the dele- Lake Okeechobee News held a month ago regarding the upcoming of the commissioners trying to deal with gation. I appreciate your work, but we have OKEECHOBEE — The joint work- workshop. In a discussion during the BOCC understanding what they needed to do for been doing the same as well. We’ve fought shop concerning school resource officer meeting on May 23, many of the county the upcoming budget cycle,” explained for this tirelessly and I want to make sure (SRO) funding between the Okeechobee commissioners seemed hesitant to fund the Commissioner Burroughs. “Each individual it’s understood that we’re not just sitting Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), SRO program in the upcoming school year. commissioner has his or her own thoughts. back and then saying ‘please help’.” Okeechobee County School Board and Instead, laying that responsibility solely at But the budget cycle is very difficult. I Commissioner Burroughs acknowl- Okeechobee City Council on June 17 was the feet of the school board, who they sug- would challenge anybody that sits out in edged that the school board had been fight- over almost as quickly as it began. gested didn’t do enough to obtain addition- the public to come and sit through the ing for money from state legislators and BOCC Chairman Terry Burroughs al funding from the state legislature. budget cycle and see what the people in mentioned that he has heard from lobbyists opened the workshop by stating that the “I know we’ve asked for a workshop, the county go through to get this budget in Tallahassee that this year was one of the county intended to help fund the SROs for but I think we’re going to run out of time,” put together. The commissioners were worst they had ever seen, with some state the upcoming school year. said Commissioner David Hazellief during simply outlining their feelings regarding the legislators saying one thing and then doing “As far as the board is concerned today, the BOCC discussion back on May 23. “I upcoming budget cycle.” something completely different. we’re going to fund this for this year,” Com- think we need to put the school board on Outlining their feelings or not, the One consensus coming out of the work- missioner Burroughs said. “I don’t know if notice, if everyone agrees, that we expect Okeechobee County School Board took the shop was that the real, ultimate problem anybody else wants to have any conversa- ‘x’ amount of dollars to fund this. Because commissioners’ comments at face value was the state passing unfunded mandates tion about it. But I think the issue here was if we wait, pretty soon they’re going to say and spent a large portion of their June 11 and expecting small counties with limited trying to figure out who is going to fund it they don’t have it in their budget.” meeting discussing what options the school budgets to comply. Both the BOCC and this evening and the board, to a person, has “I think the issue is if it’s clearly their district had if the county did indeed decide school board agreed that they would keep stipulated that they want to go on and fund (school board) responsibility by state law, not to help fund the program. pushing lawmakers in Tallahassee for more this.” then we’re not going to fund it,” said Com- But ultimately that preparation by the money to pay for the SRO mandate. The workshop only lasted approximate- missioner Burroughs a little later in the May school board was unneeded, as the county “You can’t have a state legislature that ly 30 minutes. In comparison, last year’s 23 BOCC discussion. agreed to keep sharing the costs of the SRO cuts the money on a mandated program,” workshop on the same issue lasted nearly “So is that consensus to send them program with the school distinct as they said Commissioner Bryant Culpepper. and hour and twenty minutes. (school board) notice that we expect them have done since the late 1990s. “How do you say that you’re going to man- Commissioner Burroughs also stated to pay for it?” followed up Commissioner Before the workshop ended, school date it but not going to fund it? The reason he didn’t understand why there was such Hazellief. board chairwoman Jill Holcomb also they do that is come election time they “interesting commentary” leading up to the “I would venture to say that is exactly pushed back on the idea that the school can say they cut $10 million from the state workshop and decried some of the infor- right,” answered Commissioner Burroughs. district didn’t seek additional money from budget. But they don’t tell people about the mation broadcasted ahead of the meeting After the workshop ended on June 17, the state government. resulting action from what they created. as “inaccurate.” Commissioner Burroughs attempted to “We have been to Tallahassee; we You have counties like this that every year is The BOCC drew some criticism from clarify those initial comments from the worked very hard on that last year,” said scraping by trying to meet our budget, and both the Okeechobee community and May 23 meeting in an interview with Lake Mrs. Holcomb. “This exact issue was on now we have to fund a state mandate to school board members following an Okeechobee News. our legislative platform that (Superinten- make Tallahassee look good. It’s not right.” Clewiston commission OKs new manager pact Roofing with the name you trust! By Chris Felker also include travel, lodging and temporary burg asked acting Interim City Manager Lake Okeechobee News housing expenses. Shari Howell. “July 22nd,” she answered If he resigns within the first two years, CLEWISTON — The City Commission immediately. “I know that’s etched in your ROOFING the contract calls for Mr. Martin to repay a approved a resolution Monday, June 17, mind,” the attorney replied, to chuckles. & REPAIRS prorated amount of that allowance to the authorizing Mayor Mali Gardner to sign a Ms. Howell is nearing the end, now, of her Residential Commercial city. He also will receive the same vacation second stint as acting interim city manager. contract with Randy Martin, who was se- time as an 11-year employee, which is 4.5 lected June 3 to be their new city manager. There was little discussion, except for weeks, with accrual of seven hours for each Commissioner Melanie McGahee’s noting FREE Estimates She asked City Attorney Gary Branden- two weeks’ pay period. Mr. Brandenburg burg to describe the terms of the contract that there are no available vehicles in the says the contract specifies he will be reim- Licensed and Insured St. Lic. CCC046939 for commissioners. “We’ll just go over the bursed for all travel outside Hendry County city’s fleet. Ms. Howell suggested that the basics of the contract,” he started. “The on city business, will receive a city vehicle city could lease or buy one. The vote was a Don’t make a Mistake! base salary is set at $170,000 to begin, and for his use and also a cellphone, for which unanimous 4-0 to OK the resolution; Com- then every year there’s going to be a perfor- the city will pay the monthly charges for an missioner Michael Atkinson was absent. Call Big Lake mance review. Prior to that ... you’re going unlimited plan. “We feel like we’ve got the right guy,” said to meet and you’ll set goals and standards There is a termination clause, “which of Commissioner Julio Rodriguez. 863-763-ROOF (7663) for the manager to meet in the following course we hope we never use,” Mr. Bran- year. That way you’ll both know exactly denburg said, that allows for termination what the criteria are going to be for judging with or without cause; severance packages his performance in the future, and he’ll differ between the two depending on cir- Your Largest Fence Post know what to expect from you all, and that cumstances. Mr. Brandenburg laid out the will set a good foundation for the relation- contract provisions for these situations in Supplier in South Florida ship moving forward.” some detail, and added that Mr. Martin has The attorney went on to explain that Mr. agreed not to look for other employment Martin will receive “all the benefits that all while working for the City of Clewiston. full time employees get, and in addition, There is no severance provision if he should The Works! his wife who ... is leaving a longtime career resign, and 60 days’ notice is required. will be given up to three months’ medical “Those are the basic provisions laid out Gaucho Alligator Fence insurance, which will start after the eligibil- in this agreement. Mr. Martin has said he is ity date and then continue for a maximum extremely excited about this opportunity. Walpole of three months or until she’s able to find He looks forward to moving to Clewiston her first job here in Clewiston. The manag- and working with you all. He thinks this Feed & Supply Co. er will also receive a not-to-exceed $7,500 is a fair basis upon which to begin your moving expense,” Mr. Brandenburg said, relationship, and I believe he told me he 763-6905 which will be paid on a reimbursable basis, would be able to begin... let me just check. All Sizes Posts Staples with his provision of invoices, and can Do you remember the date?” Mr. Branden- Hwy 98 N. Okeechobee 8 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun June 19, 2019
Okeechobee County Moose Lodge host events Sheriff offers teens Explorers Rodeo fundraiser to be held OKEECHOBEE — Moose Lodge 1753, MOORE HAVEN — Sheriff David Hardin LABELLE — An Ultimate Xtreme Ranch 159 N.W. 36th St., will host the following is looking for ways to offer greater oppor- Rodeo Fundraiser to benefit students for Democrats to meet today events: On Wednesday, June 19, there tunities to the youth of Glades County. the National High School Finals Rodeo in OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee will be five-card bingo from 5 to 7 p.m. Sheriff Hardin is considering starting a Rock Springs, Wyoming, will be held on Democrats group welcomes you to attend On Thursday, June 20, legion bingo starts Florida Sheriff’s Explorers’ Chapter, the Saturday, June 29, at the Rodeo Grounds, its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June at noon. On Friday, June 21, you can get Explorers will be trained in law enforce- 20 Veterans Way, at 7 p.m. Three events 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Beef O’Brady’s, 608 S. hamburger or shrimp at 5 p.m. On Satur- ment techniques, traffic control, basic law in three minutes: Tie One Down, Trailer Parrott Ave. day, June 22, there will be meatloaf, pota- and principles along with firearms training. Loading, and Head/Heel. You can enter toes, salad, rolls, and dessert at 5 p.m. with If anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 more than one. Call in starts now from 6 to Lunch & Learn set music by Double D from 6 to 9 p.m. On is interested, please call 863-946-1600 ext. 9:30 p.m. Its $400 for a four-man team. Call Sunday, June 23, there will be breakfast 2100 and let her know of your interest. Danielle Wright at 863-990-0033 or Andie OKEECHOBEE — Join Raulerson from 8 to 9:45 a.m. and three-card bingo Tindall at 863-673-4434. Hospital for a free Lunch & Learn event on from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thrift store holding a sale Thursday, June 20 at Indian River State Palm Beach County College, at 11:45 a.m. General surgeon Dr. MOORE HAVEN — A Bountiful Barn VBS scheduled June 24 Thrift Store, 442 U.S. 27, is holding its huge Carlos Alejo will present information about summer sale now through Sunday, Aug. hernia treatment options. RSVP is required. OKEECHOBEE — The Fountain of Life Backyard BBQ event set Church, 1302 S.W. 32nd St., will hold a 25, and opens Monday through Saturday at Please call 863-763-9228 or go online to 9 a.m.. There is adult clothing and shoes, PAHOKEE — Florida Community Health Vacation Bible School (VBS) for kids in first RaulersonHospital.com/calendar. children’s clothing, shoes and toys, furni- Centers Inc. invites you to a backyard BBQ through fifth grades from Monday, June ture and more now 25 to 75% off. Dona- on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 Businesswomen to meet 24 through Friday, June 28, from 5:30 to tions are welcome. For more information, p.m. at Commissioners Park, 601 Bacom 8:30 p.m. Call to register your children call 863-990-2112 or email bountifulbarn- Point Road. Come on out for free food, fun OKEECHOBEE — The Businesswom- from 9 a.m. to noon at 863-763-8945. thrift.gmail.com. and games! For more information, call 561- en’s Referral Network invites you to attend 924-6100. its meeting on Friday, June 21, at Lakeside Glades County Hendry County Grill, 1111 S. Parrott Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Summer Safety Celebration set Instead of the usual gift exchange, please bring something to help the teachers. For Mobile pantry arrives Theatre presents musical BELLE GLADE — Families are invited to a free Summer Safety Celebration to be questions and information, call Raye at MOORE HAVEN — Harry Chapin Food LABELLE — The Firehouse Commu- held at the Pioneer Park Pool, 866 State 863-467-2557. Bank’s mobile pantry will be at Moore nity Theatre, 241 Bridge St., will present Road 715, on Saturday, June 22, from Haven Elementary, 401 Terrier Pride Dr., on “Haphazardly Ever After” the musical by 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Event features free pool Thursday, June 20, and again on July 10, Jeff Flaharty on June 21, through the 23, admissions, food, free bike helmets, draw- Methodist Church to hold VBS 24, and Aug. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 7 p.m. nightly. Tickets can be purchased string backpacks and music from X102.3 OKEECHOBEE — The First United on firehousecommunitytheatre.com or by FM. First 50 kids from ages two to 12 can Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St., Lions Club to meet June 20 calling 863-675-3066. will host Vacation Bible School. ‘Who is My register for free swim lessons. Children Neighbor? Learning to Love Like Jesus’ will MOORE HAVEN —The Lions Club of must be accompanied by an adult. be held on Friday, June 21, from 5:30 to Moore Haven will meet Thursday, June Town hall meetings set 8 p.m. with dinner served, Saturday, June 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the offices of the Glades CLEWISTON/LABELLE — State Rep. 2019 Legislative Wrap Up set County Sheriff’s Office, 1297 S.R. 78. Ad- 22, from 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. with lunch Byron Donalds and State Sen. Kathleen ditional members are needed for the club BELLE GLADE — Representative Tina served, and Sunday, June 23, from 8:30 to Passidomo will be hosting two Town Hall to more effectively carry out its services to meetings. Both will be on Tuesday, June Polsky and PBC Commissioner Melissa 11:15 a.m. Stop by the church office to pick the community. For more information, call 25, with one at the Clewiston City Hall, McKinlay present the 2019 Legislative Wrap up a registration form before June 19. Kirby Sullivan at 863-946-2556. 115 W. Ventura Ave., from 5 to 6 p.m. and Up on Monday, June 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. the other at the LaBelle Civic Center, 481 at the West Technical Education Center, Carames benefit set June 21 State Road 80, from 7 to 8 p.m. Community 2625 N.W. 16th St. For information, contact Youth summer series set Robert Rease at 561-829-1459 or Robert. A benefit for the late Danny Carames members are encouraged to attend to hear MOORE HAVEN — There is to be a free the summary of the 2019 legislative ses- [email protected]. will be held on Friday, June 21, from 11 Youth Summer Series beginning Friday, sion. Attendees will also be able to share a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brahman Theatre June 21, to run through Aug. 9. It will be their comments, questions, and concerns. Prom to be held June 29 parking lot, 1500 S. Parrott Ave. BBQ din- held at Church of God of Prophecy, 399 These meetings are free and open to the ners will be sold for $10. For information, Avenue E. N.W. This is for children ages public. BELLE GLADE — Kings Tutoring and call 561-718-3077. 12 and up. Children should be dropped off Mentoring and the 2019 Senior Citizen Prom Committee invite all senior citizens at 6 p.m. in time for dinner. Lessons are at Barrel race benefit to be held to “A Night Out in Paris” on Saturday, June Bluegrass concert scheduled 7 p.m. and games and activities are from 29, at Lakeshore Middle School cafeteria, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please RSVP so meals can LABELLE — There will be a barrel OKEECHOBEE — Keith Bass and the race fundraiser for students to attend the 425 W. Canal St., from 6 to 9 p.m. This is be planned. For more information, call 863- a free event but you will need to call and Florida Bluegrass Express will be in concert 990-2112. National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock at the Shrine Club, 1855 S.W. 53rd St., on Springs, Wyo. It’s set for Friday, June 28, RSVP with your city representative, as seats Saturday, June 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. Doors at the Rodeo Grounds, 20 Veteran’s Way. are limited. Belle Glade residents, call Ange- open at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $10 at the Tuesday Night Bingo The exhibit is at 5 p.m. and the show is at la McCoy at 561-255-0968 or 561-216-9750. door. The concession stand will be open. MOORE HAVEN — The Fraternal Order 7 p.m. Barrels are $35, poles are $25, and South Bay residents, call Kimberly Walker For information, call 863-763-3378. of Eagles, 101 Ave. J in Moore Haven, holds youth are $25 for rollover only. Pre enter or at 561-475-9464. South Bay residents, call Elizabeth Oriffin at 561-601-0327. Please bingo on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. For infor- sign up the day of. Pre entry begins June, 26, call 239-839-5202. inform your representative if transportation mation, call 863-946-1523. is needed. June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 9 SFWMD board questions agriculture’s contributions By Katrina Elsken pay for the stormwater treatment areas that “If it’s $11 million when it comes in, plus our endangered species and all of our plant Lake Okeechobee News treat water from the farms. She questioned they are paying their own taxes ... they are communities. if that $11 million is enough, and also ques- saying they are taxed twice ... I don’t think WEST PALM BEACH — Comments “As Everglades restoration moves forth, tioned if the agriculture outside the EAA it’s that simple,” she said. made at the June 13 meeting of the South one of the largest if not the largest resto- should be required to pay an additional tax. “To understand how we got into the ration in the world, it is to decompartmen- Florida Water Management District have “Why is the EAA the only one that pays situation we are in, you have to go back to talize this system and have that natural some agriculture leaders concerned. a privilege tax?” said Governing Board 1947 and 1948, we had two floods, and that Also of concern to the rural areas is the Member Carlos Martinez. “Everybody north brought on South Florida Water Manage- sheetflow. fact that the position for the at-large mem- of the lake doesn’t pay a single dollar. Why ment. Our forefathers at that time drew a “We know that the Everglades is in the ber for the area that includes Glades, High- is that?” line, and they said outside these levees we emergency room,” he continued. He said lands, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and Governing board member Charlette are going to drain. That is where people live it is important to prioritize the projects that Polk counties has been vacant since March. Roman said they are spending billions on today. will stop the most irreversible damage, In January, Gov. Ron DeSantis demanded projects to clean up the water, but added “We’re pumping the half we chose “We’ve got to see where these nutrients the governing board members appointed that “it doesn’t make sense unless you stop to drain on top of the half we chose to and nitrates are coming into state waters by former Gov. Rick Scott resign. He has not the pollution in the first place.” save,” said governing board member Ron and how we regulate it and what is our yet appointed the governing board member Governing board member Jacqui Thur- Bergeron. plan to address it. Unless you have a plan to represent the rural interior counties. low Lippisch said the stormwater treatment “We have this wonderful resource of to address it, it is not going to change,” Mr. Governing board member Cheryl Meads areas are extremely expensive. She won- water, the most important resource on our Bergeron said. said the Florida Constitution requires those dered if the $11 million paid each year by planet. That’s why all these reservoirs are in the EAA who cause pollution in the EAA farmers is enough to cover their share being required, to store the water that laid “We’ve got to make sure people are rea- area are required to pay for the cost of that of the expense. on the half of the Everglades we chose to sonably responsible for what is discharged pollution. The EAA farmers pay $25 an acre “When we are doing our budget, could save and for the benefit of people and wa- into state waters,” he said. or about $11 million a year in the EAA Ag- the inspector general or somebody exam- ter supply and to feed that volume of water “If you don’t lower the nutrients, don’t riculture Privilege Taxes, which are used to ine how we are paying for this? that is compatible with our wildlife, all of expect to lower the algae blooms.”
are very sensitive to the ratio of nitrogen in the water has become the key ingredient animal and the associated marine algae WATER to phosphorus in the water, he explained. to algal blooms. depend on each other for survival in a sym- When the ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus In the 1980s, when algal blooms first Continued From Page 1 biotic relationship, where the coral supplies increases, the coral becomes starved for became a noticeable problem on the big the algae with nutrients and a place to live. phosphorus. A healthy ratio of nitrogen lake, the predominant species of blue In turn, the algae offer the coral some prod- accelerated the decline of coral reefs in the to phosphorus for the coral is about 10 to green algae were those capable of “fixing” Florida Keys. 1 or less, he said. His 30-year study found nitrogen from the air, such as Anabeana. In ucts of their photosynthesis, providing them For more than 30 years, Dr. Brian nitrogen-to-phosphorus levels have risen to more recent years, the dominant cyano- with an important energy source. Large Lapointe, who makes his home on Big 70 to 1 at Loee Key, and high ratios in the bacteria in Lake Okeechobee blooms have nitrogen concentrations block their ability Pine Key, has taken water samples and Everglades runoff are a major contributor to been Microcystis aeruginosa, which is not a to absorb phosphate necessary for their life- tracked the nutrients and algae at Looe Key the problem. nitrogen “fixer.” cycles. The Southhampton study found the Reef. Dr. Lapointe has used stable nitrogen “When you give them high nitrogen In the summer of 2018, when a massive symbiotic algae are important to maintain isotopes to “fingerprint” nitrogen sources. and low phosphate, it makes them more Microcystis aeruginosa bloom occurred on the living coral’s immunity from diseases. His research was central to efforts to stop vulnerable to high temperature and bleach- Lake Okeechobee, Dr. Havens predicted If the symbiotic algae are not healthy, the the use of septic tanks in the Keys, and ing as well as coral disease,” he explained. the bloom would “flip” when it ran out of converting to central sewer systems and ad- Between 1996 and 2000, the Florida Keys available nitrogen, and that after the Micro- coral reef becomes more vulnerable to vanced wastewater treatment that includes lost 40 percent of living coral, Dr. Lapointe cystis aeruginosa died off, another bloom disease, according to the study. nitrogen removal. said. “It was obvious to me and to everyone of Anabaena could thrive. Dr. Havens At the same time, the nutrient loads feed Dr. Lapointe explained that he has been in the Keys that this plan had backfired, was proven correct when the first bloom other algae. Surface algal blooms block measuring concentrations of ammonium, these increased flows were damaging the shrank dramatically, and a second bloom of sunlight from reaching the coral; when the nitrate and phosphate in the water, and coral reef ecosystems.” Anabaena took its place. At the same time algae dies, it also pulls the oxygen from the nitrogen and phosphorus contents of sea- The political movement to send freshwa- in the coastal waterways, the Microcystis water, creating a “dead zone.” weeds on the reef since 1984 as part of his ter from Lake Okeechobee south ignores aeruginosa concentrations continued to Dr. Lapointe made a presentation to the long-term study of coral reefs. the details of the global problem that coral increase, indicating those waterways still Florida Senate Subcommittee on Agricul- “In the 1980s, water quality in the Keys reefs are facing, said Dr. Lapointe. The coral had sufficient nitrogen in the water to feed was relatively good,” he said, although reefs have a very low threshold of damage that blue-green algae. ture, Environment and General Government some algal blooms were observed flowing from excess nitrogen and phosphorus star- According to the Environmental on Jan. 9, 2019. It is available online on the out of Florida Bay. In the 1990s, the Florida vation, which make them more susceptible Protection Agency’s website, “coral reefs Florida Channel at https://thefloridachan- Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory to increasing sea surface temperatures. are adapted to low nutrient levels; so an nel.org/videos/1-9-19-senate-appropria- Council (SAC) became convinced the water In addition to contributing to blooms excess of nutrients can lead to the growth tions-subcommittee-on-agriculture-environ- quality problems were due to a lack of of cyanobacteria and harming the coral, of algae that blocks sunlight and consumes ment-and-general-government/. freshwater flow to Florida Bay. increased nitrogen in the water also feeds oxygen corals need for respiration. This George Barley, one of the original found- the sargassum (a brown seaweed). In 2018 often results in an imbalance affecting the ers of the Everglades Foundation and chair- and again this year, massive amounts of entire ecosystem. Excess nutrients can also “Always on Top of the Job” man of the SAC, convinced everyone the sargassum washed up on shore through- support growth of microorganisms, like key was to send water south. Dr. Lapointe out the Florida Keys and along east coast bacteria and fungi, that can be pathogenic said in a recent interview. “Between 1991 beaches to Cape Canaveral. While in the to corals.” and 1995, they ramped up the freshwater ocean sargassum provides beneficial hab- A 2012 study by researchers from the flows to Shark River Slough and Taylor itat to marine animals, too much of it can United Kingdom’s University of Southamp- Slough. It resulted in some of the largest cy- be harmful as it depletes the oxygen in the ton Institute for Life Sciences and the Coral anobacterial (aka blue-green algae) blooms water and results in fish kills. Reef Laboratory in the National Oceanog- Re-Roofing Specialists in Florida and extended from Florida Bay to Dr. Lapointe is not alone in his concerns raphy Centre, Southampton, published in • Metal & Shingle Roofs the offshore reefs. about the nitrogen levels in the water the journal “Nature Climate Change,” found “As they began to move more water that flows south from Orlando through that excess dissolved inorganic nitrogen • Flats & Leaks Repair south, they did not consider the down- Lake Okeechobee and to the Everglades. starves the beneficial algae that symbioti- stream effects of nitrogen,” he said. Nitro- Research conducted by the late Dr. Karl Ha- cally live in the coral. Corals are made up FREE ESTIMATES gen is the limiting factor to algal blooms vens, former director of Florida Sea Grant, of many polyps that jointly form a layer of in central and western Florida Bay and a found algal blooms in Lake Okeechobee living tissue covering the calcareous skel- State Lic.#CCC1327338 key stressor to coral at parts per billion were nitrogen-limited. The lake now has etons. They depend on single-celled algae concentrations. Coral and the beneficial so much phosphorus available in the water called zooxanthellae, which live within the 863-357-3838 algae that live symbiotically with the coral year round that the availability of nitrogen coral polyps, the study explains. The coral 10 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun June 19, 2019 Teachers of the Year, student leaders honored
By Chris Felker of Moore Haven Elementary School; Kayla Janet Harris, academic services director of 3.6 or higher but that the requirements Lake Okeechobee News Jade Osceola, of Pemayetv Emahakv Char- for the Glades County School District, said changed this year. They used to be based ter Middle School; and Brad Smith, of West they were honored along with other rec- MOORE HAVEN — The Glades County Glades Elementary School. ognized teachers and support personnel of on weighted GPAs; now all are unweighted. Board of Commissioners recently recog- All were given certificates of recogni- the year at their annual banquet in January. Honor Roll students honored were: Jai- nized several of the school district’s Teacher tion as Jamie Brown, assistant principal of Also honored at the commissioners’ May me Hingson, Nyha Davidson, Larry Casel- of the Year honorees. MHMHS, represented the school district 14 meeting were the Moore Haven Junior las, Cheyenne Osborne, Gracie Goodwin; Present were four of the schools’ in making the presentations at the county Senior High School Honor Roll students. awardees: Summer Odom, of Moore Haven board’s regular meeting May 14 at the County Clerk Sandra Brown said these plus Austin Lee, salutatorian; and Jacey Middle – High School; Anthony Narehood, courthouse. students all achieved grade point averages Ridgdill, valedictorian. Glades County honors Teachers of the Year
Anthony Brad Kayla Jade Summer Narehood Smith Osceola Odom
Anthony Narehood CYDA, Mr. Narehood taught fourth grade Creek language teacher at the Pemayetv ancient values of their culture and to take Teacher of the Year 2020 at the LaBelle Community Christian School Emahakv Charter Middle School since its ownership of their learning by displaying for a year before going back into freelanc- doors opened in August 2007. Jade earned the skills and attributes that have been Moore Haven Elementary School ing for local newspapers, from the Naples a bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Student passed down from their ancestors. She Mr. Narehood’s family moved to LaBelle Daily News, the Fort Myers News-Press, to Education K-12 from Indian River State Col- hopes her students use these skills and at- in 1983 and attended all the schools there, the Caloosa Belle and the Hendry-Glades lege in the spring of 2017, and she is also tributes not only in the classroom, but also graduating in the year 2000. At 6 years old, Sunday News. He then started working for TESOL endorsed. Jade was the first person in life, so that they can pass them down to his first experience with teaching others Fox News, WFLX-TV, in Cape Coral as a to graduate high school with her foreign the generations to come. With the support was teaching his younger brother, Paul, senior production assistant. While teaching language credit in the Creek language. With of her husband, Joe, these are the teach- how to read when he was 3. After gradua- the junior PAs how to run cameras, one only 27 speakers left in her community, ings she transmits to her daughters, Vpoke tion, he started working at Hendry-Glades said, “You know, you should really be a Jade is committed to working hard daily (Jayleigh), Hvse-Hecv (Jolietta), and Kvnese Sunday News for two years as a freelance teacher.” to produce new Creek speakers; she had (Marley). She gives credit to her mentors, reporter/photographer, covering everything Taking the advice, Mr. Narehood went aided in the creation of the first ever Creek I the late Mrs. Lorene Gopher, Mrs. Jennie from wildfires to elections. After earning back into teaching in Lee County charter and II accredited high school courses. Shore, and her grandpa, Stanlo Johns, for his associate’s degree from Edison Com- schools until a position opened up in Since 2007, Jade has served as the stu- inspiring her to continue passing down her munity College, he attended the University Glades County Moore Haven Elementary as dent council sponsor, and since 2015, she knowledge. of Central Florida and Florida Gulf Coast a science teacher. has coordinated the St. Augustine sixth and University. He graduated from FGCU with a Mr. Narehood is married to Megan Nare- seventh grade history field trip. A longstand- Summer Odom degree in communications in 2010. hood, and they have two daughters, Abigail ing member of the PTSO, she has coordi- Teacher of the Year 2020 While attending college, he worked as Grace Narehood and Hannaleigh Donne nated student singing engagements since Moore Haven Middle-High School either a teacher or a freelance reporter/ Narehood. the founding of the charter school. photographer. For the Clewiston Youth Jade’s teaching philosophy is the same Summer Odom was born in Florala, Development Academy, Mr. Narehood was Kayla Jade Osceola as her life values: to be truthful to yourself Ala., but was raised in Moore Haven for invited to be a photographer aboard a two- Teacher of the Year 2020 and others; to be meek; to be respectful most of her life. She is a graduate of Moore week, sailboat field trip from Clewiston to and honor your elders. Jade believes these Haven Middle High School, class of 2000. Fort Myers Beach, sponsored by National Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Middle School core teachings — staple values of her tradi- Summer is married to Joe Sapuppo and Geographic. After the trip, Mr. Narehood Kayla Jade Osceola is an indigenous tional Creek culture — provide a platform they have one son, Sean Miner, who also was sponsored by National Geographic. Creek woman born and raised on the on which students can build success. Jade He was also invited to work as an extend- Brighton Indian Reservation. She has encourages her students to have pride in ed substitute teacher for the school. After been teaching as a Seminole history and their indigenous identity, to understand the See TEACHERS — Page 11 June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 11 Hendry County may take over bus service in Glades County
By Chris Felker has met with Hendry County Administrator funds that enter into the picture … you how Good Wheels operates; indeed, the Lake Okeechobee News Jennifer Davis recently regarding the pros- provide a 10% local match, which is a line county itself is moving toward becoming MOORE HAVEN — Glades County pect of a partnership to solicit proposals item in your budget,” she explained. the three counties’ CTC itself. commissioners listened intently to a pre- on bus service for the region. The HRT- The HRTPO puts together financing “So Hendry is interested in pursuing sentation by an official with the Heartland PO’s engagement and mobility manager, from all the public-money pots it is eligible becoming the CTC for your service area,” Regional Transportation Planning Organiza- Marybeth Soderstrom, came to the Glades for, and for 2020 there will be a bigger state Ms. Soderstrom said. “They did take a vote, tion (HRTPO) last week about public transit commissioners’ June 10 meeting to discuss pot. “There is also a mobility enhancement they have started the process; and essen- availability to disabled and low-income the possible options and tell them where grant which is a competitive grant pro- tially what would happen, because you are things stood. cess that they have at the state level and, county residents. a joint service area — and it really makes Although Glades County is much smaller Good Wheels is one of several CTCs because of recent legislation, there is now for the organization’s six counties and $10 million in that pot, so there is a lot of sense to keep the area together — is they in population than neighboring Hendry would be coming to you” with their plans, County, its residents still get thousands of the urbanized areas of Highlands County, opportunity there.” They also received two including Sebring and Avon Park. (The vehicles for Glades County services through take on the administrative burden and trips each year from the regional Commu- contract with Glades County for the right of nity Transportation Coordinator (CTC), other counties are DeSoto, Hardee and a local grant. service. currently the nonprofit Good Wheels Okeechobee.) The HRTPO is the long-range “That’s all the state funding,” Ms. Sod- Services LLC, a subsidiary of Good Wheels transportation planning agency for the erstrom said, proceeding to run through She said further that the HRTPO board Inc. based in Fort Myers, which is a nearly region, making future road construction a number of federal grants and USDOT meets Wednesday, June 19, and will be 30-year-old company. decisions as well as coordinating public financing for transportation. “There are lots putting out an RFQ “to stay on our timeline Good Wheels has been the CTC for Lee transit services. Glades County Commission and lots of pieces,” she added. but, at any point, if one of the counties says County since 1990 and expanded shortly Chairman Tim Stanley is on its board of The HRTPO is responsible to help select ‘We’d like to be the CTC,’ then we’d stop after it was founded into most of Southwest directors. a CTC every five years, normally through a our process. But our proposals will be due Florida, including as the major provider for Ms. Soderstrom said, “We are actively Request for Qualifications process; it invites in September; we’ll be taking action in the Transportation Disadvantaged Program looking for applications from Glades Coun- both public and private nonprofit agencies November, either way, and we’d bring it to in Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. The ty for our Citizens Advisory Committee. The to participate, then selects and recom- you in December.” firm serves as the major transportation pro- other one we’re going to talk about is our mends an agency to the county boards, all Commissioner Donna Storter Long vider for Medicaid in Lee, Hendry, Glades Local Coordinating Board,” which oversees of which must approve their region’s CTC asked whether Glades could go in with the CTC. choice. and portions of Collier County, as well. Its one of the other county regions rather than contract with HRTPO runs through next The HRTPO is updating its longer-range She explained that there are several Hendry/Lee, and Ms. Soderstrom replied it June, so the organization is updating all the five-year transportation service plan while different models in use statewide for financ- member counties’ boards of commission- also preparing to possibly seek a new CTC, ing and operating public transportation was possible but would involve changing ers as to what may happen for the funding so she was also looking for opinions from services; in some places, county economic their overall arrangement, that the other and operation of public transportation the commissioners. development agencies do it, even counties counties would have to approve the move. services when the next regional CTC is “Last year, 4,300 to 4,400 trips were themselves do. And that could happen The other region’s CTC contract is good selected this autumn for a new contract provided to residents of Glades, and about here, too, Ms. Soderstrom explained. through 2021, and she said none of the period beginning July 1, 2020. 25,000 to residents of Hendry, through this The Hendry County commissioners have other counties has expressed any interest in Glades County Manager Martin Murphy program. There are state and also federal repeatedly expressed their displeasure over changing the setup.
and educational outreach and also disaster eastern College. She began her teaching Kim is married to Tommy Toms and they TEACHERS relief. career at Moore Haven Elementary in 1989 have three adult children (Ashley, Danielle, “During my eight years teaching at West and for the past 30 years has taught grades and Trey) and five grandchildren (Spen- Continued From Page 10 Glades I have served our school community Pre-K through eighth at all of the schools in Glades County. She has been teaching at cer, Siena, Kimi, Thomas and Grady). She in several different areas. I am very active enjoys reading, HGTV, baking stuff and thrift in the sports program as I am currently the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School for the attends Moore Haven Middle High School. store shopping for anything vintage, not in cross-country coach and the girls’ basket- past eight years, beginning as a kindergar- She attended Gulf Coast University where ten teacher, now serving as a Pre-k teacher ball coach. I have also served as athletics that order. she earned her bachelor of arts degree in the VPK program. Throughout her ca- Kim feels God has abundantly blessed in criminal forensic science and a B.A. in director and boys’ basketball coach in the reer, she has also served as a Grade Chair, her and she is honored to be able to do criminal justice. She is a recent graduate of past. Intensive Reading Teacher, and Mentor Hodges University, where she earned her I am also involved with the FCA pro- Teacher for beginning teachers and FGCV what she does. master’s in public administration. Summer gram and I head up the school’s wellness college interns. She is so thankful for the wonderful has worked for the Glades County School committee. I know that God has placed me opportunities she’s had throughout her District for six years in various teaching in this wonderful school and look forward teaching career. positions. She is currently a middle high to being part of the team as long as it is part school reading teacher and she teaches of God’s plan for my family. eighth grade language arts. God has blessed me with a wonderful Vendors and more needed family. My wife, Kimber, and I have been Brad Smith married nine years and have two sons, Coo- PAHOKEE — Pahokee’s Fourth on per, 6 years old, and Parker, 4 years old, and the Marina is calling for vendors, enter- Teacher of the Year 2020 one daughter, Journey, who is 2 months tainers, food trucks, and more. There are West Glades School old. I have had the unique and incredible still 10 spots available. The event will be on Thursday, July 4, at Pahokee Marina Brad Smith was born and raised in privilege to work with my wife while at WGS. Now, Cooper is attending WGS, and Campground, 190 N. Lake Ave. Send Louisville, Kentucky. He has three older an email to Snelson@cityofPahokee. siblings, Hunter, Jeff, and Megan, who next year we will have a full carload with Parker joining the Panther team! My most com. For more information, visit www. always protected him growing up. “My cityofpahokee.com. parents, Larry and Joy Smith, taught me cherished moments are the ones spent with many things, but the most significant is the my family. I look forward to the many more Get free meals for kids importance of a personal relationship with memories we have in store!” Jesus Christ. Summer Break Spot is providing I have a B.S. in mathematics with a Kimberly Toms free meals for kids and teens 18 and minor in psychology and emphasis in edu- Teacher of the Year 2020 under during the summer break. There cation from Carson Newman University in Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School are over 4,000 supervised locations in Jefferson City, Tenn. I have taught P.E. and Kimberly graduated as a salutatorian Florida. To find a location near you text math in both Kentucky and Florida. I also form Moore Haven High School in 1977 ‘FoodFL’ to 877-877 or visit Summer- served two years in North Africa working and earned her bachelor’s degree in Kimberly BreakSpot.org. on a variety of projects including sports elementary education from Nova South- Toms 12 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun June 19, 2019 Homemade boat race planned for July 6
Lake Okeechobee News/Katrina Elsken OKEECHOBEE — The 2019 Adam Bryant Minimal Regatta will be held July 6 at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. Spectator admission is free at this homemade boat race. Boats are made from “minimal” materials. By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee’s own homemade boat race returns July 6 with lots of family fun. The event is free to spectators. Participants pay a $50 registration fee, which includes the materials to build the boat. The contest is open to all area individuals, clubs, organizations, churches, businesses and schools. Boat builders are encouraged to start building as soon as possible. Participants do not build the boat on the day of the race, although previous regattas have included some “Friday night builds.” Participants must build their boats from one 4-by-8-foot sheet of quarter-inch luan plywood, 24 inches of 2x4s, one 50-yard roll of duct tape and one pound of screws, and paint. No caulking, urethane or adhesives of any kind may be used. The Minimal Regatta homemade boat race started in 2011 to honor the late Adam Bryant, and give families and friends an opportunity to come together and build their own memories. Proceeds from the race go to scholarships and local charity causes. Participant race in various age categories. The same boat may be raced by different ‘captains’ in different age groups. The celebration schedule for Saturday, July 6 is: • 1 p.m. — Regatta boat and captain check-in; • 3 p.m. — Fun and games open for the public; • 3:45 p.m. — Regatta captains meeting; • 4 p.m. — Regatta races start. Races should last until around 6:30.; • 6:30 p.m. — Award presentation; • 6:30 p.m. — Vendor booths and free contests; • 9 p.m. — Fireworks display. For more information, call J.D. Mixon at 863-800- 0196 with registration or event questions or go online to okeechobee.simplerace.com or forokeechobee.com. June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 13
Veterans News WEEKLY HAPPENINGS Around the Lake
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VFW 10539 hosts events Legion 64 to host events 9 OKEECHOBEE — Big Lake VFW Post OKEECHOBEE — American Legion 0 10539, 3912 U.S. 441 S.E. will host the Post 64, 501 S.E. Second St., will host the following events: On Wednesday, June following events: The kitchen will be open 19 TACO WEDNESDAY June 19 , there will be margaritas and tacos from on Wednesday, , from 5 to 7 p.m. 53 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with music by Jay from Bar bingo will be held on Thursday, June June 20 - -53 Margarita Special 6-19 20 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, , there will , at noon. The Auxiliary will serve a be lunch/dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On 11-6 beef brisket dinner with blacked eye peas, Friday, June 21, wear red to get registered Register for a potato salad and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. 63 for a free dinner for two. The karaoke fi sh/ $20 bar tab Music by Ray Johnson from 6 to 9 p.m. fry is from 5 to 8 p.m. with a choice of Thirsty Thursday Steak and shrimp dinners will be served fi sh, shrimp, or chicken in a basket for $6 -7 on Friday, June 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. Music or on a salad for $7 with music by D&K Food 11-6 • Drink Special 6-20 June by Redneck Crazy Band from 7 to 11 p.m. Karaoke from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday,
22 63 Open to the public. The pavilion will have , is college game day with $9 buckets of FRIDAY: domestic beer. Sunday, June 23, is Nascar new hours beginning Monday, July 1. Stop sporting weekend with a wing special 8 by and pick-up their monthly schedule. For Wear RED T Shirt for Fridayyg & get
and $1 drafts. Evening bingo starts at 6:30 • information, call 863-763-2308. p.m. and the kitchen is open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, there will be registered for a free dinner for 2 VFW 9528 to host events fi ve-card bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. with lunch being served at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, ee Remember Everyone Deployed BUCKHEAD RIDGE — The VFW Post is meeting day with the Okeechobee Vet- 9528, 29012 State Road 78, will host the erans Council meeting at 2 p.m. with food b be following events: On Wednesday, June 19, available all day. $6 Bargain Basket Dinner 5-8PM the AMVETS will serve a ham and scal- o Choice of fish, shrimp, or chicken loped potatoes dinner at 5 p.m. On Friday, VFW 4423 will hold events h June 21, the post will serve dinner from c in a basket $6 or on a salad for $7. 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu includes grilled OKEECHOBEE — VFW Post 4423, boneless ribeye steak, grilled pork ten- 300 N.W. 34th St., will hold the following Musicus c by y D&&K KARAOKE 669-9PM 6-21 events: Bingo will be held on Friday, June derloin, fried fi sh and shrimp, baked and ee 21, at 1 p.m. Karaoke will be held at 7 p.m. french fried potatoes, baked sweet pota- SATURDAY: college with music by the Medicine Man. Bingo will ke Bucket of Beer toes, fried onion rings, salad, and dessert. be held on Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m. With music by Saxman from 6 to 10 p.m. Come tailgate June 22 Food will be available. For information, call O $9 ~ All Day On Saturday, , the VFW Riders will 863-763-0818. serve a full breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. with us! t, and wings and things at 4 p.m. Proceeds VFW 10539 celebrates 4th from all events benefi t veteran services. For St, Okeechobee • 863-763-5309 S information, call 863-467-2882. OKEECHOBEE — VFW Post 10539, SUNDAY: 3912 U.S. 441 S.E., will hold a 4th of July d NASCAR Sonoma, CA $1 Drafts n nd AmVets 200 will host bingo celebration on Thursday, July 4. Pavilion Bingo ~Doors Open 5PM, starts 6:30PM opens at noon. BBQ ribs or chicken will be 2 OKEECHOBEE — AmVets Post 200, served with baked beans, potato salad and 3651 U.S. 441 S.E., will host bingo every roll from 2 p.m. until it’s gone. Music will Kitchen 5:30 - 7:30PM. 6-23 Tuesday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. be played. Fireworks will be displayed at 9 E MONDAY: Open to members and guests. p.m. For information, call 863-763-2308. S
1 5 Card Bingo 1-3PM AA meetings scheduled in Okeechobee County OKEECHOBEE — Area churches host AA meetings each week. LUNCH served 6-24 • United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St., hosts open meetings at noon, 5 50 Monday through Friday. at 11AM • Okeechobee Christian church, 3055 S.E. 18th Terrace hosts a closed “Wake up • group” on Mondays at 6:30 a.m. and a closed meeting at noon on Thursdays. • Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 901 S.W. Sixth St., hosts a closed men’s meeting on TUESDAY: Meeting Day BlBloody d Marys M Wednesdays
at 8 p.m. 64 • Presbyterian Church, 312 N. Parrott Ave., hosts a “Heard it through the grapevine” O.V.C. (Okeechobee Veterans $1.50 open meeting on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays a closed “Keep it simple # #64 Council) 2PM Food Served All Day group” meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. 6-25 • Church of our Savior, 200 N.W. Third St., hosts a closed meeting at 8 p.m on Tuesdays. On Thursdays there is an open women’s group at 6 p.m. and a closed Big st Christmas in Julyy Book Study at 8 p.m. On Fridays there is an open speaker meeting at 8 p.m. Then on ty 7/20 o os Sundays there is an open Step Study at 7:30 p.m. Post #64 • 501 SE 2 P MusicMusicuusic by y DD&D&K &K KaKaraoke. Karaokeraokeke.e. FoFood, Foodoood, games gamees & gifg giftiftsififtftsts foforr oourur ttroopsroopsp 14 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun June 19, 2019
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News • Lake Okeechobee Culvert 7 OKEECHOBEE — For boaters navigat- • Okee-Tantie Recreation Area Airboat ing to and from Lake Okeechobee, the Ramp Friday: Catfish Fingers Dinner South Florida Water Management District • Okee-Tantie Recreation Area Marina (SFWMD) has reopened the S-193 lock on and Boat Ramp $8 ~ 6-7:30PM Saturdays and Sundays. The lock had been • C. Scott Driver Recreational Area closed to prevent injury to boaters, damage • Indian Prairie Canal Public Boat Ramp to boats, or lock damage that could occur at State Road 78 Live Music if boats pass through this structure when • Bare Beach Boat Ramps water levels are not between the designat- • Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van ed safety limits. de Velde Park - Southern Canal Side Boat If conditions allow, the lock will remain Ramp open on Saturdays and Sundays. The lock • Lakeport Boat Ramp will be opened for operations seven days • Old Sportsmans Village a week when conditions are deemed safe When conditions allow, SFWMD oper- for operation every day. To get the latest ates navigation locks on the north shore of information on navigation through SFWMD Lake Okeechobee to provide greater lake structures and waterways, visitsfwmd.gov/ access for the public. navigation. On the south shore, the S-310 lock at The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- Clewiston in Hendry County remains open. tion Commission maintains several boat The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages ramps where boaters can also safely access the locks leading from the lake to the St. Lake Okeechobee. Visit FWC’s Boat Ramp Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers. Finder Website at public.myfwc.com/LE/ To get the latest information on Lake boatramp/public/ to fi nd boat ramps that Okeechobee’s water volume, including dai- can used to access the lake. Boat ramps ly levels, visit SFWMD’s website at sfwmd. that provide access include: gov/science-data/levels. Boys & Girls Clubs of PBC Saturday: June 22 5-8PM provides school supplies Keith Bass & Florida Bluegrass Express $10 cover • Food available for purchase Special to the Lake Okeechobee News munity members can donate backpacks WEST PALM BEACH — Boys & Girls and school supplies or host a drive in their Clubs of Palm Beach County is hosting a neighborhood or offi ce. Gift cards to offi ce school supply and backpack drive to bene- supply stores or retail vendors are also fi t children at all 13 Club locations and keep welcomed and will be used to purchase The Oasis Lounge is open to members and the them on track for academic success. needed supplies from school-issued lists. The National Retail Federation (NRF) Suggested supplies include backpacks, public from 6 to 10pm every Friday night. estimates families will spend an average of composition books (wide rule), spiral $685 on needed back-to-school supplies notebooks, construction paper, copy paper, and clothing — an amount many low-in- pencils, pens, colored pencils, markers, come families can’t afford. crayons, highlighters, post-it notes, glue The Shrine Club is available for lease for Every year, Boys & Girls Clubs works sticks, tape rolls, student scissors, and other special events. with community partners to send disad- offi ce supplies. vantaged children to school prepared with For more information and drop-off all of the supplies they need to succeed. locations, please visit bgcpbc.org or call Interested parties should contact Keith Tomey at From now until Monday, July 29, com- 561-683-3287. 863.634.2682 June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 17 DINING GUIDE
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By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee News The latest sample of algae in Lake Okeechobee found the water safe for human contact, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection data. A sample taken of a windblown algal Lake Okeechobee bloom at the Port Mayaca Lock had micro- =PłOD cystin levels of 1.08 micrograms per liter, Fillets according to FDEP. The new Environmental $ 25 Protection Agency standard for safe for 3lb. human contact is 8 micrograms per liter. The previous standard, set by the World Health Organization, was 10 micrograms Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/ Wild Caught per liter. The EPA does not currently regu- NOAA Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/ East Coast Shrimp late microcystins in drinking water, but in The NOAA satellite imagery from NOAA 36-40 2015, the EPA published a Health Advisory June 3 shows a blue-green al- The NOAA satellite imagery that recommended 1.6 micrograms per liter gal bloom. The area in red is the from June 11 shows much of $ 99 as a level not to be exceeded for school-age highest concentration of algae. the bloom gone. 9lb. children and adults, and 0.3 micrograms per liter as a level not to be exceeded for National Oceanic and Atmospher- ic Administration’s satellite imagery shows Cooked & Seasoned pre-school age children, and based on )KQEO=J= N=SłOD exposure for 10 days. the blue-green algal bloom on the lake No fl ow from lake to St. Lucie, shrank dramatically between June 3 and The Okeechobee Utility Authority, which minor fl ow to Caloosahatchee relies on the lake as a primary source of June 11. The June 11 image is the latest drinking water, also regularly tests for mi- image available of the lake. The satellites The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has $ 50 not released any water from the lake to lb. crocystins and has reported no problems. pass over the lake at regular intervals but 7 sometimes cloud cover or rain means the the St. Lucie estuary since March; since The surface water plant treats water from October, there have only been six weeks of Lake Okeechobee by coagulation, fi ltration, images cannot be used to predict cyano- 7841 Hwy 78 West • Okeechobee, FL bacteria. limited releases to that canal. ozonation and chloramines for disinfection. During the dry season, lake water has OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 9am -5pm The satellite imagery predicts concentra- The ozone takes out the color, turbidity and been released to the Caloosahatchee River odor, and has the added benefi t that it inac- tions of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in to benefi t the river and maintain optimum 863-357-7500 tivates toxins. The EPA publication “Cyano- the water column. Algae visible in the lake salinity levels in the estuaries. When the bacteria and Cyanotoxins: Information for is often a mix of cyanobacteria and other lake dropped below 11 feet, fl ow to the Ca- Drinking Water Systems” states that ozone algae. The NOAA images cannot tell what loosahatchee was dropped to the 450 cubic is “very effective for oxidizing extracellular type of cyanobacteria is present. The NOAA feet per second, measured at the Franklin images cannot determine if there are toxins Elks microcystin, anatoxin-a and cylindrosper- Lock, that has been set as the minimum mopsin.” present. According to studies conducted freshwater fl ow required to prevent saltwa- Of the 13 water samples taken near algal on the lake, only a few of the dozen types ter intrusion. If local basin runoff is more blooms in the lake since the algal blooms of blue-green algae present in the lake are than enough to meet the minimum fl ow Classic started this summer, only one has tested capable of producing toxins. level at the Franklin Lock, no lake water is above the EPA standard for recreational On June 17, FDEP sampled an algal released. contact. A June 5 sample, taken about 10 bloom near Canal Point. Test results were The heavy fl ow at the Franklin Lock on Sunday was from local basin runoff. Flow Car Show miles southwest of Port Mayaca, tested 17.6 not available at press time. The bloom was to the river at Moore Haven averaged just micrograms per liter. Another sample taken approximately 12 meters wide and was 1 cubic foot per second on June 16. Flow that same day about 5 miles from Port impounded against control gates on the at the Franklin Lock averaged 4,151 cfs. On Mayaca showed no toxins present. upstream side of structure S-352. Monday, fl ow at the Moore Haven Lock was just 4 cfs. Flow at the Franklin Lock was 3,589. Flow at the St. Lucie Lock was also local basin runoff. Flow at the Port Mayaca Lock was 0 cfs. There has been no fl ow from the lake into the St. Lucie Canal since March. As of June 12, the Port Mayaca gates were closed. Earlier in the year, when the lake dropped below 12 feet, there was some backfl ow into the lake from the St. Lucie Canal. Flow at the St. Lucie Lock from the Sunday, June 23, 2019 St. Lucie Canal into the St. Lucie River was 461 cfs. On Monday, fl ow at the St. Lucie 11am -4pm lock, all from basin runoff into the St. Lucie Canal, averaged 372 cfs. People Choice Awards 3pm For seven-day average (June 11-17), fl ow Car Show, BBQ, Music, from the lake west at Moore Haven aver- aged just 17 cfs, while fl ow at the Franklin 4CHƀGU(COKN[(WP/QTG Lake Okeechobee News/Chris Felker Lock averaged 746 cfs. No lake water was released to the St. Lucie Canal at Port Maya- Lake Okeechobee Elks Lodge Low Lake Okeechobee at sunrise ca. Flow south averaged 1,118 cfs. 131 NW 36th Street OKEECHOBEE — Sunrise on Sunday, June 2, from the Herbert Hoover Dike During that 7 day period, the level of park just east of the Okee-Tantie Recreation Area illuminates all the littoral Lake Okeechobee rose from 10.99 feet REGISTRATION 10 am “islands” poking up out of Lake O with the lake level that day at 10.84 feet. above sea level to 11.21 feet above sea $15 per car 1990 or older. level. June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 19 Health News Learn about hernias and support. For information, call Judy Church located at 200 N.W. Third St. parents whose children have attempted at 863-532-1721 or email CancerSupport- • Middle school and elementary suicide meets on the last Tuesday of the OKEECHOBEE — Join Raulerson [email protected]. groups meet across the street at the First Hospital for a special summer lunch and month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Church of learn with general surgeon Dr. Carlos Ale- United Methodist Church located at 200 God, 912 N.W. Park St. in Okeechobee. jo who will present information for Her- Mental Health meetings set N.W. Second St. nia Awareness Month. Other topics will For information, contact Jane OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Kaufman, System of Care family coordi- Free counseling sessions be discussed also. The event will be held Children’s Mental Health System of Care at the Indian River State College William- nator, by phone at 863-462-5125, ext. 135, BELLE GLADE — The Mount Olive will hold Mental Wellness Support Group or by email at [email protected]. son Conference Center, 2229 NW Ninth meetings for caregivers and youth every Missionary Baptist Church, 1424 W. Canal Ave, Okeechobee, on Thursday, June 20, fl.us. second and fourth Mondays of the month St. S., is offering free marriage, family, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is rehabilitation, etc. counseling sessions, free, but reservations are required so that at the following locations: Support group to meet Contact Pastor Burden at 352-214-7988 to organizers will know how much food to • Adult and high school groups meet order. To register for the luncheon, or for at the Church of Our Saviour Episcopal OKEECHOBEE — A support group for schedule an appointment. more information, go online to raulerson- hospital.com. Health Literacy Workshop GLADES COUNTY — The public is invited to attend a Health Literacy Workshop Series to be held in 1.5 hour sessions for three weeks. Workshops will be scheduled in the Glades community in the coming weeks and months. If you are interested in attending, call 561-844-4220 ext. 1500 or email [email protected]. Dates and times to be announced later. Chronic disease workshop CLEWISTON — The Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network will host a free workshop on June 19 and June 26 in the Florida B. Thomas Library in Harlem. The workshop sessions will be 2.5 hours once a week. Small groups will provide peer support. To register call, 888-880-8242, email [email protected], or go online to LORHN.org. Blood pressure checks free OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County Fire/Rescue offers free blood pressure checks from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at: • Fire Station #1, 504 N.W. Sixth St., • Fire Station #2, 3511 S.E. 38th Ave., and, • Fire Station #4, 1199 N.E. 168th St. Understand that if you stop by a station and there is no staff there, they are out on an emergency call. Please stop back later. Bereavement Group meets OKEECHOBEE — Hospice of Okeechobee offers weekly Bereavement Support Group meetings each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Volunteer Building, 317 S.E. Third Ave., Door #1. Meetings are free and you do not have to have Hospice services. Hospice counsel- (863) 410-2860 ing is available to anyone in Okeechobee County. For more information, contact Hospice of Okeechobee at 863-467-2321. Cancer Support Group meets 319 N Parrott Ave, OKEECHOBEE — The Christ Fellow- ship Church, 701 S. Parrott Ave., will hold Okeechobee, FL 34972 a Cancer Support Group on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Group sessions will be a Additional Offices: Stuart | Port St. Lucie West | Port St. Lucie resource for encouragement, education 20 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun June 19, 2019
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OCSO Community Relations who the person is claiming to be, give any 2.) Do not allow threats or intimidation. numbers rise on those internet sales where Specialist Jack Nash personal information over the computer or Law Enforcement Agencies, including the you are selling something for $2,500 (as an Special to the Lake Okeechobee News telephone. IRS, will never call and threaten you. Factu- example) and the person overpays or sends By now everyone has gotten the ally, the IRS contacts you by registered mail, extra money, “for your troubles” or to “hold OKEECHOBEE — Recently, Okeechobee robo-calls that look like a trusted number, and I suggest calling their customer service the item.” It’s one of the most common residents have been receiving phone calls or at times a local number only to receive number back in order to confirm any mail soliciting donations on behalf of the Florida a recording or pitch to buy something. received by them. scams out there. Stay away from it. Police and Troopers Association. The caller, Aggravating at best is how I would describe 3.) Never give your credit card, bank If for any reason you do fall prey to a who gave his name as Eric Gordon, claims it, especially on a business phone like mine. card or complete social security number, scam or give money over the phone that to be from Sebring, and says he is collect- In fact, most of these calls originated in EVER, over the phone to anyone. Even if turns fraudulent, please contact the sheriff’s ing for local law enforcement officers who other countries and “mask” themselves as a they claim you will not receive medicine, office and file a report at 863-763-3117. But, have been killed or injured in the line of U.S. based company. money, etc. Remember the company name. precaution is the best virtue and most of duty. Here’s a safe way to always ensure you Don’t call back numbers they provide. Call these companies actually come from out of Sadly we live in a time where social me- are dealing with a real and factual compa- back a trusted number. the country. dia and technology, in general, has allowed ny. 4.) Collections companies will never for the criminal entities to use methods to 1.) Verify the company — Going online ask for payments using gift cards. We are If at any time you would like to make scam others that very high-tech. Let me for a fast search of the customer service seeing a spike in people asking for gift cards a donation, come to the sheriff’s office make it very clear. The Okeechobee County number or calling 411 and getting the com- for payment. administrative side or contact me 863-763- Sheriff’s Office will never call you directly pany’s main number. Then, call that num- 5.) Finally, if a deal sounds too good to 3117, Ext. 5018, and I will come to you if to ask for donations. Never, no matter ber and ask to speak to customer service. be true, it’s because it is. We are seeing you are not able to come to the office. Bill outlaws sanctuary cities Special adoption promotions
By Cathy Womble state illegally and our country illegally, for cats and kittens in PBC Lake Okeechobee News commit criminal offenses and then just walk right out the door and continue to do Special to the Lake Okeechobee News chipped, have current county license tags, There will be no sanctuary policies in and are sent home with a free bag of Sci- the state of Florida thanks to the bill signed it,” Gov. DeSantis said. “In Florida, that will OKEECHOBEE — It is raining cats and kittens at Palm Beach County Animal Care ence Diet pet food. In addition, pet owners by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday, June 14. not happen.” receive a health care certificate worth $500 Whether they like it or not, all law enforce- Sheriff Noel E. Stephen said his office and Control! Because of the high number of cats and kittens that are in need of good in savings for their new pet. ment agencies in the state of Florida must has always cooperated fully with federal Stop by today to meet your purrrfect cooperate with federal immigration authori- homes, the shelter is offering the following immigration authorities, and this does not adoption promotions for the month of match. The Animal Care and Control shelter ties under the new bill. Although no Florida change anything. is located at 7100 Belvedere Road, West cities actually have sanctuary policies at June: The bill passed 22-18 in the Senate and Palm Beach. this time anyway, the bill makes it illegal for • Adopt a kitten six months of age or Adoption Hours: them to enact policies to protect undocu- 68-45 in the House. Proponents of the younger, and get a second one free; adop- • Monday – Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. mented immigrants from deportation if they bill said it will only affect those who have tion fee is $50. are arrested or convicted of a crime. committed a crime, but opponents say the • All cats over the age of six months are • Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Sanctuary cities basically create law- language is too broad and fear unintended free to adopt. • Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. free zones where people can come to our consequences. Approved adopters will receive a lifetime For more information or to view pictures of unconditional love and much more. All of adoptable animals online, please visit pets adopted from the shelter are spayed or www.pbcgov.com/snap or call 561-233- FWC Enforcement Report neutered, current on vaccinations, micro- 1200. Special to the Lake Okeechobee News • While on patrol, Captive Wildlife One arrested in death of Hubert TALLAHASSEE — These enforcement Investigator Toby saw an individual illegally and other actions were reported by the entering an area to fish through a hole cut Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation in a fence. Several individuals were on the Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Commission from May 24 through May 30. property cast netting and keeping what they CLEWISTON — A Hendry County Sheriff’s Office press release were catching. When approached, the indi- stated that on June 12, Terrance Demetrius Thomas, 30, of Clewiston, Martin County viduals attempted to conceal the cast net in was arrested in connection with the death of Jamal Hubert. He is being • Officer Hudson was dispatched to an the bushes and separate the game fish that held on $100,000 bond. internet crimes complaint involving two were illegally caught in the net from their le- Hendry County investigators are continuing to look into information subjects catching an American crocodile. gal catch. One misdemeanor citation, three they are receiving. The officer was given a photo of the indi- infractions, and one warning were issued If you have information in the case of Jamal Hubert, please call viduals posing with the crocodile tied up for the violations. Hendry County investigators at 863-674-5600 or you can also call Crime Terrance and a video of the two subjects releasing it. Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) and you may be eligible for a cash Thomas The subjects were located, and interviews reward. were conducted. The subjects admitted to Major wildlife assistance catching, transporting, and relocating the Palm Beach County American crocodile. The subjects were • Officer Schroer responded to a call Crime Stoppers cited accordingly for harassing American about an adult leatherback sea turtle that crocodiles. was stranded on a sandbar in Tequesta. Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Palm Beach County Five FWC sea turtle biologists boarded the PALM BEACH COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County FWC patrol vessel and were taken to the needs your help in locating Dwayne Williams, 20, black, male, 5 feet • Officer Ryan was on patrol in south sandbar. The biologists took measurements 11 inches tall, 170 pounds, black hair, brown eyes and he has multiple western Palm Beach County. He saw a ve- of the turtle and found it to be uninjured. tattoos. hicle parked alongside a posted and fenced With the assistance of FWC sea turtle biolo- His last known address was on Roosevelt Place in Belle Glade. area of the Stormwater Treatment Area 2. Williams is wanted on a felony warrant for dealing in stolen property He saw several individuals inside the posted gists, Loggerhead Marine Life Center interns and local civilians, the leatherback sea turtle and false verification of ownership. area. Pursuant to a freshwater fisheries Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800- inspection, he issued one individual a crim- was lifted onto the FWC patrol vessel. The Dwayne sea turtle was transported by land to Jupiter 458-TIPS (8477), or remain anonymous by downloading the new app inal notice to appear for possession of over “Connect & Protect,” “See Something Say Something” for any Apple or Williams the bag limit of oversize black bass. Beach to be released. Android smartphone. June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 23
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Rent NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Notice of Public Hearing OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE OF WORK PLAN and Regular Board Meeting of the STABLES & Pasture EVERGLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL Grove Community District PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to “The Water Rights Compact Among for lease. Okeechobee BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 - 2020 the Seminole Tribe of Florida, The State of Florida, and The South Florida Water The Board of Supervisors of the Grove Community District will hold a Public Business Area. Call Tony 561-723- Management District”, the 9th Amendment to the 32nd Annual Work Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on July 9, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon 3030 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a public hearing by the Board of Supervi- Plann of the Seminole Tribe of Florida has been submitted to the South Florida thereafter as can be heard, in a Conference Room of the South Florida Water Opportunities sors of the Everglades Agricultural Area Environmental Protection District will be Water Management District (District). Management District – Eagle Bay Conference Room located at 316 NW 5th held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at approximately 10:00 a.m. during Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. NOTICE the Annual Landowners Meeting, which begins at 9:00 a.m. in the University of The Seminole Tribe of Florida (Tribe), 6073 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33024, The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on the Fiscal Florida/IFAS – Everglades Research and Education Center, 3200 E. Palm Beach has submitted, on May 31, 2019, the 9th Amendment to the 32nd An- Year 2019/2020 Proposed Final Budget of the Grove Community District. The Road, Belle Glade, FL 33430. nual Work Plan. The Work Plan describes existing and proposed activities purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is for the Board to consider any other Independent Newspa- The purpose of this public hearing is to hear all objections to the budget as on Seminole land. The work proposed includes one (1) project in the Brighton business which may properly come before it. A copy of the Budget and/or proposed, to make such changes to the proposed budget as the Board of Su- Reservation: Brighton Reservationn – 1) L-59 West Structure (STOF Project the Agenda may be obtained from the District’s website or at the offices of the pers will never accept pervisors deems necessary and to adopt the budget as finally approved by the No. S-291B) – The Tribe is proposing to install three forty-eight (48) inch corru- District Manager, Special District Services, Inc., 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach any advertisement Board of Supervisors for the District. gated metal pipes (labeled S-291B) with flap gates to control water levels high Gardens, Florida, during normal business hours. The meetings are open to the Houses - Rent If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Supervisors enough to allow gravity withdrawals of entitlement water from the L-52W to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. that is illegal or consid- with respect to any matter considered at these meetings he/she will need a ree- cattle operators of the Tribe. Currently, there is a temporary plug with a 24” CMP Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified ered fraudulent. In all cord of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure culvert with a control riser and stoplogs structure installed that will be replaced on the record. OKEECHOBEE that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the by the proposed S-291B water control structures. The Brighton Reservation is There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will participate by cases of questionable testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. located in Glades County, Township 40 South, Range 32 East; Township 39 telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting loca- value, such as prom- FULLY UPGRADED Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person South, Range 32 East; Township 39 South, Range 33 East; Township 38 South, tion so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place. ises of guaranteed 3BD/2BA $975.00 requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting, because of a Range 33 East. In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any disability or physical impairment, should contact the District’s Attorney, Charles F. person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at income from work-at- 2BD/1BA $690.00 Schoech, at 561-655-0620 at least five (5) calendar days prior to the Meeting. Interested persons may comment upon the Amendment or submit a writt- these meetings should contact the District Manager at (561) 630-4922 and/ home programs - if it PER MONTH, 1ST DATED this Wednesday, the 12th day of June, 2019. ten request for a copy of the Amendment by either of the following methods: or toll free at 1-877-737-4922, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the Month, Last Month & 1) Submitting a written request to: Regulation Division, South Florida Water meetings. sounds too good to BY: Charles F. Schoech, Administrator, Asst. Secretary and Management District, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406; or 2) If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter be true, chances are Security Deposit. Counsel to the District Submitting an electronic request at [email protected]@ g Such comments or considered at this Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting, such person will 343026 LO 6/19,26/2019 requests must be received within 30 days from the date of publication. need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a that it is. If you have Very Clean and well verbatim record of the proceedings is made at their own expense and which questions or doubts maintained. 12 min. No further public notice will be provided regarding this Amendment. A copy record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. of the Staff Report must be requested in order to remain advised of further Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice. about any ad on these outside of town off NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LANDOWNERS OF proceedings. Substantially affected persons are entitled to request an Adminiss- pages, we advise that Hwy 70 East. HENDRY-HILLIARD WATER CONTROL DISTRICT trative Hearing regarding the proposed agency action by submitting a written Grove Community District Great setting, lawn request therefore after reviewing the Staff Report. before responding or Notice is hereby given that pursuant to call of the Board of Supervisors of 343014 GCD 6/19/2019 www.grovecd.org sending money ahead service, on-site Hendry-Hilliard Water Control District, and in accordance with Chapter 298, Florr- 343157 LO 6/19,26/2019 of time, you check management, pest ida Statutes 1941, and law amendatory thereto, the Annual Meeting of Land- owners of Hendry-Hilliard Water Control District, for the year 2018 will be held REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY with the Better Busi- control included, w/d at the office of Hilliard Brothers of Florida, Ltd., 5500 Flaghole Road, Clewiston, BROADBAND ASSESSMENT AND FEASIBILITY STUDY NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY ACTION BY ness Bureau at 772- hook-up. Florida on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 3:00 P.M., for the purpose of: FOR HENDRY COUNTY THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 878-2010 for previous Sorry, NO PETS. 1. Electing one (1) supervisor for a term of three (3) years. RFP No. 2019-21 complaints. Credit, background Notice is hereby provided that the South Florida Water Management District 2. Receiving annual reports and taking such action with respect thereto as check & Opening Date and Time: July 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. determined that an Environmental Resource Permit would not be required for the landowners may determine. the project submitted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Some 800 and 900 references. under Application No. 190301-1219. The proposed project is for construction telephone numbers Call M-S 9am-6pm 3.Transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Sealed Proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of of a new paved drive, parking area, accessible ramp, and accessible parking Hendry County, Florida, to conduct a comprehensive broadband assessment space totaling 3,348 square feet at OK Slough Wildlife Management Area. The may require an extra 813-956-5150 Additionally, this notice advises that, if a person decides to appeal any decision and feasibility study. project is in Hendry County, charge, as well as long made by the Hendry-Hilliard Water Control District Board of Supervisors, with In order to be considered, proposals must be received by the Board of County Section 02, Township 45 S, Range 27E. respect to any matter considered at this meeting, He will need a record of the Commissioners at the CE Hall Building (Clerk’s Office) in the Hendry County The file containing the application for this permit is available for inspection Mon- distance toll costs. proceedings and that, for such purpose, He may need to ensure that a verr- Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by Friday July day through Friday (except for legal holidays), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the We will do our best batim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., at which time all responses to this request will be record- South Florida Water Management District’s ERP Office, 3301 Gun Club Road, and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ed in the presence of one or more witnesses. West Palm Beach, FL 33406. to alert our reader of A copy of the Instructions and RFP Documents can be obtained from the A person whose substantial interests are affected by the District permitting these charges in the Board of Supervisors Hendry Grants & Special Projects Department, located at 640 S. Main St., decision may petition for an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections Hendry-Hilliard Water Control District LaBelle, Florida (for pick up), Post Office Box 2340, LaBelle, FL 33975 (mail- 120.569 and 120.57 F.S., or may choose to pursue mediation as an alternative ads, but occasionally ing address) or by calling (863) 675-5264, from Janet Papinaw, jpapinaw@pp @ remedy under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, and Rules 28-106.111and we may not be aware Houses - Sale By: Joe Marlin Hilliard II hendryfla.net.y 28-106.401-404, Florida Administrative Code. Petitions must comply with the of the charges. There- President This solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to requirements of Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 28-106 and be filed with 343716 LO 6/19/2019 pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFP, or to contract (received by) the District Clerk, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all submittals fore, if you call a num- 316 SW 3RD ST - 33406. Petitions for administrative hearing on the above application must be ber out of your area, received as a result of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this filed within twenty-one (21) days of publication of this notice or within twenty-six 2BD/1BA ZONED FOR RFP, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. (26) days of the District depositing notice of this intent in the mail for those perr- use caution. OFFICE, LARGE LOT, Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug/Smoke Free Work sons to whom the District mails actual notice. Failure to file a petition within this Mobile Homes - Place. time period shall constitute a waiver of any right(s) such person(s) may have RENOVATED, to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 Rent Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para partiacipar OPEN SUNDAY 12-2PM and 120.57, F.S., concerning the subject permit. Petitions which are not filed in un esta reunion, par favor pongase en contacto con Myra Johnson al (863) accordance with the above provisions are subject to dismissal. CALL 305-922-7645 675-5240. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final LAKEPORT- 3BD/2BA agency action, the filing of a petition means that the District’s final action may OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY DOUBLEWIDE ON LAKE, Mitchell Wills, Chairman be different from the position taken by it in this notice. Persons whose subb- 12-2PM Public Notice Board of County Commissioners stantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the District on the DECK ACROSS BACK, 342613 LO 6/12,19,26;7/3,10 CB 6/13,20,27;7/4,11/2019 application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceedings, in Household Items 612 SW 9TH ST VERY PRIVATE DEADEND accordance with the requirements set forth above. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 343950 LO 6/19/2019 Single family home, 3BR, STREET, $875.00/MO. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE; CLEWIS- TON TOWING & AUTO SALVAGE gives EVERGLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL FOR SALE 1.5 BA, 1 car gar., all WOULD CONSIDER PROTECTION DISTRICT Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY ACTION BY HAND WOVEN PERSIAN new appli., city sewer, SELLING to sell these vehicles on 07/01/2019 NOTICE OF RUG, MADE IN walk to schools, corner CALL 863-509-0096 10:00 a.m. at 600 E. SUGARLAND 2019 THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT lg lot, $129,000. HWY Clewiston, FL 33440-3213, pur- ANNUAL LANDOWNERS MEETING PAKISTAN, BOKHARA suant to subsection 713.78 of the Flor- & Notice is given that Environmental Resource permit number 22-101430-P was CARPET, 7FT X 9FT. By Owner. ida Statutes. CLEWISTON TOWING & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING approved on May 30, 2019 in accordance with application number 190516- Call 305-922-7645. AUTO SALVAGE reserves the right to 1430 by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for construction RED COLOR PATTERN, accept or reject any and / all bids. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all owners of lands located within the bound- of approximately 216 SF of sidewalk, 306 SF of paved parking, 3,780 SF of 100%WOOL. VERY aries of the EVERGLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECC- stabilized shell rock trail, 6,970 SF of piling supported boardwalk, 96 SF viewing OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1GKFK668X7J308614 TION DISTRICT that pursuant to applicable laws, a meeting of the landowners platform, and replacement of an existing 48-inch culvert for the Knobby Knee GOOD CONDITION. 12-2PM 2007 GENERAL MOTORS CORP of the EVERGLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Trail/ADA Boardwalk at Fish Eating Creek Wildlife Management Area. The proj- ASKING $100 311 SE 8TH DRIVE 1GNERKKW2JJ257995 DISTRICT will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in ect is in Glades County (Section 04, Township 41S, Range 30E). 2018 CHEVROLET University of Florida/IFAS- Everglades Research and Education Center, 3200 E. The file containing the application for this permit is available for inspection Mon- 856-696-1956 3/2 corner lot, Automobiles 1G11C5SA7DF152755 Palm Beach Road, Belle Glade, FL 33430, for the following purposes: day through Friday (except for legal holidays), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the new C/A, $142,000. 2013 CHEVROLET 1. Election of Supervisors; South Florida Water Management District’s ERP Office, 3301 Gun Club Road, FOR SALE- KIA FORTE, KL1TD52694B211778 2. Receiving annual reports and taking such action with respect thereto as the West Palm Beach, FL 33406. Wanted to Buy By Owner. 2004 CHEVROLET landowners may determine; and, A person whose substantial interests are affected by the District permitting Call 305-922-7645. SENIOR FEMALE 343654 CN 6/19/2019 3. Transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. decision may petition for an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections OWNED, ORIGINAL The Board of Supervisors meeting will commence immediately thereafter and 120.569 and 120.57 F.S., or may choose to pursue mediation as an alternative NEED CASH??? OWNER BOUGHT NEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: the purpose of this meeting is to adopt a budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 and remedy under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, and Rules 28-106.111and Lots - Sale TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY gives to transact any and all business that may come before the Board. 28-106.401-404, Florida Administrative Code. Petitions must comply with the Do you have vacant IN PALM BEACH, 145,000 Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Supervisors requirements of Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 28-106 and be filed with Land, an old House or MILES, WELL MAIN- to sell these vehicles on 07/05/2019, with respect to any matter considered at these meetings he/she will need a ree- (received by) the District Clerk, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL even a Mobile Home BUILDABLE LOTS 10:00 am at 74 S INDUSTRIAL LOOP cord of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure 33406. Petitions for administrative hearing on the above application must be 1.25+ ACRE TAINED, VERY DEPEND- LABELLE, FL 33935, pursuant to sub- that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the filed within twenty-one (21) days of publication of this notice or within twenty-six to SELL? We will BUY it ABLE, COLD A/C section 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (26) days of the District depositing notice of this intent in the mail for those perr- OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, TIMS TOWING & RECOVERY reserves Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person sons to whom the District mails actual notice. Failure to file a petition within this from you with CASH! $3,800 561-723-2819 the right to accept or reject any and/ requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting, because of a time period shall constitute a waiver of any right(s) such person(s) may have No closing Fees. AG/RES. or all bids. disability or physical impairment, should contact the District’s Attorney, Charles F. to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 FREEE consultation. GREAT INVESTMENT! Schoech, at 561-655-0620 at least five (5) calendar days prior to the Meeting. and 120.57, F.S., concerning the subject permit. Petitions which are not filed in Autos Wanted 1C4GJ25.331B177867 DATED this Wednesday, the 12th day of June, 2019. accordance with the above provisions are subject to dismissal. Call Today! OWNER FINANCING 2001 CHRYSLER BY: Charles F. Schoech, Administrator, Asst. Secretary Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final # 863-623-5432 $125 MONTH 1GTHG39VX51170690 and Counsel to the District agency action, the filing of a petition means that the District’s final action may NO CREDIT CHECK AAA Auto Analysis- All 2005 GENERAL MOTORS CORP 343018 LO 6/19,26/2019 be different from the position taken by it in this notice. Persons whose subb- 1HGEJ6678WL016255 stantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the District on the 866-820-6523 makes, all price ranges. 1998 HONDA application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceedings, in We buy cars, trucks, 2T1BB02E8VC189540 accordance with the requirements set forth above. VIKING ESTATES Okeechobee Countyyg School Board meetings for 343925 LO 6/19/2019 and motorcycles. 1997 TOYOTA July,y, August g and September p 2019 Established 1981. 343668 6/19/2019 The Okeechobee County School Board will meet for a regular business Help Wanted 772-260-9707 Grab a bargain from your meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. The School Board will neighbor’s garage, attic, meet on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., to consider advertisee- Temporary Field Staff Find it faster. Sell it sooner ment of proposed millage rates and proposed budget for the 2019-20 in the classifieds basement or closet in fiscal year. Regular School Board business will also be conducted at this The Port LaBelle Community Development District is now accepting app- today’s classifieds. meeting. plications for a Temporary Field Staff position from July – September, 2019. Mobile Homes - The School Board will meet on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., Successful applicant must have a valid Florida driver’s license, pass a drug test Pickup Trucks for a public hearing to consider adoption of tentative millage rates and the and background test; and, be able to drive a batwing mower and a regular Apartments Rent Looking for a place to tentative budget for 2019-20. Regular School Board business will also be commercial mower. Hourly wage is$10.00 per hour. There is no insurance, hol- conducted at this meeting. The previously scheduled meeting on Tuess- iday or retirement benefits available with this position. Workers compensation 2008 DODGE RED hang your hat? Look insurance will be paid by the employer. Must be dependable and get along well no further than the day, August 13, 2019, has been cancelled. with others. This position may require overtime, overtime is paid at time and a TAYLOR CREEK 2010 3bdrm., 2ba dou- PICK/UP, CLUB As previously scheduled, the School Board will conduct its regular half. Interviews will be conducted July 1st. Position is open until filled. CONDO - 1BR, ble-wide in Tower Lake CAB, 36,000 MILES, classifieds. monthly meeting as well as a final public hearing for adoption of the 2019-20 millage rates and district budget on Tuesday, September 10, 1BA, GROUND FLR. Estate in Clewiston, 1822 $10,500.00 FIRM, LIKE 2019. Jason Martinez, Chairman Avail. now. $975/mo. Matthew Loop. Excellent BUYING A NEW TRUCK How fast can your car All meetings will be conducted in Room 303 of the School Board Ad- 343311 LO 6/19,26 CB 6/20,27/2019 Sec. dep. req. Util. condition. $750 mo. 1st, GARAGE KEPT, HARDLY go? It can go even ministrative Office at 700 SW 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, and are open to the public. Find it faster. Sell it sooner Shop here first! included. NO PETS. last & sec. dep. Available DRIVEN 863-484-8586 faster when you sell 337694 ON 6/19,30;7/10,17,24/2019 863-634-0663. July 1st. 863-599-2632 OR 229-585-1288 it in the classifieds. in the classifieds The classified ads June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 25
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PUBLIC AUCTION The following vehicle will be sold at REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL OKEECHOBEE COUNTY OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FACILITY a reserve public auction pursuant to FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR (CTC) CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA BUILDING A SITE 35 WINDOW REPLACEMENT 713.585 F.S. Labor & Storage on July CIVIL DIVISION PROJECT NO. 2019-02 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM .Location: 10544 UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED PROGRAM CASE NO.: 18000227CAAXMX NW 26th St #E102.Doral, FL 33172. IN GLADES AND HENDRY COUNTIES, FLORIDA INVITATION TO BID As is. Where is. 50% Buyer’s premi- JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. um. Title is not guaranteed. BILL HER- Sealed BIDS will be received by Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners at the Okeechobee County Hiss- The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization is seeking qual- Plaintiff, RERA LIC #: AU0001502. vs. toric Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd Street, Room 123, Okeechobee, FL 34972 until 3:00 pm on July 31, 2019. Lot 35864 2007 DODGE ifications from entities interested in serving as the Community Transportation Bids will be publicly opened in room 201 and read aloud. Any BIDS received after the time specified will not be accepted. Coordinator (CTC) for the multi-county service area of Glades and Hendry JACQUELINE STORER-FOLT, et al 1D8HD48217F573809 Total Lien $ Defendants. 4990.00 counties, Florida. The selected entity will be recommended to the Florida Com- The BIDS shall be based on the following: Located at Daytona Auto Repair mission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD). If approved by the CTD, Scope of work includes, but is not limited to, furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor for the removal and replacement Shop.601 S. Parrot Ave.Okeechobee,- the selected contractor will coordinate the administration and operation of the NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE of the Windows for the Okeechobee County Facility Building A Site 35 as shown in and described in the Bid Documents. For FL 34974 Ph: 863-623-4383. Owner/ multi-county service area’s Transportation Disadvantaged system, as authorized complete requirements, please see Bid Documents. Lienholder has a right to a hearing by Chapter 427, Florida Statutes, and more fully described in Rule 41-2, Florida NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure prior to date of sale by filing with the Administrative Code, beginning July 1, 2020. dated May 08, 2019, and entered in Case No. 18000227CAAXMX of the Bid Documents mayy be downloaded fromm the Okeechobee County website at: http://www.co.okeechobee.fl.us/p// / clerk of the courts. Owner/Lienholder Interested entities are required to provide the following as proof of qualifica- Circuit Court of the NINETEENTH Judicial Circuit in and for OKEECHOBEE under Bids and Proposals tab. may recover vehicle without instituting tions: 1. Coordination experience; 2. Scheduling and routing software used by COUNTY, Florida, wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., is Plaintiff, judicial proceedings by posting bond the agency/firm; 3. Experience contracting with agencies and transportation and JACQUELINE STORER-FOLT, et al are Defendants, the clerk, Sharon All materials furnished and all work performed shall be in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications and Contract as per 559.917 F.S. Net proceeds in operators; 4. Experience with vehicle acquisition; 5. Experience with grant Robertson, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, beginning at Documents pertaining thereto, which may be examined at or obtained from the County Website. excess of lien amount will be depos- applications and administration. 11:00 AM Okeechobee County Judicial Center, Second Floor, Jury Assem- ited with clerk of courts pursuant to Responses are limited to five (5) pages. Interested entities should submit four If it becomes necessaryyyp, to revise or amend any part of this bid, an addendum will be issued and will be 713.585 F.S.F.S.All interested person(s) bly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, in accordance (4) copies of their expression of interest and qualifications in a sealed envelope with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 10th Day of July. 2019, the postedpyp/// on the Okeechobee County website at: http://www.co.okeechobee.fl.us/ under Bids and Pro- should contact Professional Lien & Title by 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time on July 10, 2019 to: Heartland Regional posalsp tab. Service Corp. following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Transportation Planning Organization, Attention: Ms. Shannon McPherson, Proo- LOT 235, TREASURE ISLAND, UNIT NO. 8, ACCORDING TO Ph:305-592-6090. Lic #:AB000106 gram Director, 555 E. Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830. It is the sole responsibilitypy of the bidders to check the website to ensure that all available information has 343715 ON 6/19/2019 THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 91, been received pgprior to submitting a bid. The outside envelope must be marked “LETTER OF INTEREST AND QUALII- PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. FICATIONS FOR GLADES AND HENDRY COUNTIES”. Faxed and emailed ree- AND: A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING shall be held at 9:00 am. on July 10, 2019 at the Historic Courthouse, sponses WILL NOT be accepted. Responses received after the deadline will be Love the earth Recycle A PORTION OF LOT 236, TREASURE ISLAND, UNIT NO. 8, 2nd Floor, Room 201, 304 NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972. Bidder’s attendance is mandatory.y returned unopened. Only responses to the request for letters of interest will be ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BIDS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS WHO DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE PRE-BID MEETING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTT- your used items by considered if a request for proposals is issued for the CTC selection. BOOK 3, PAGE 91, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE ED. The purpose of the mandatory pre-bid meeting is to provide site conditions and to receive questions from respondents selling them in the Questions should be addressed in writing via email to [email protected] COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DE- on any issues considered relevant to the requirements of the project. no later than 4:00 p.m. EDT on June 26, 2019. Responses shall be in writing. classifieds. SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST Responses to all questions shall be posted on www.heartlandregionaltpo.org CORNER OF SAID LOT 236, BEAR NORTH 00°10’22” EAST There will only be one (1) site visit allowed and it will be immediately following the Pre-Bid Meeting. website by June 28, 2019. ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 236 A DISTANCE OF 110.00 Any questions pertaining to the project specifications or scope of work will be addressed to the Okeechobee County No questions regarding this Request for Letters of Interest may be directed to FEET; THENCE BEAR WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE Shop here first! the Project Partners, Selection Committee, HRTPO Board members or HRTPO Facilities Maintenance, Kenny Murphy in writing only via email at KMURPHY@ CO.OKEECHOBEE.FL.US or fax at (863) OF LOT 236, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE BEAR 357-7007 no later than July 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm. The classified ads staff members other than the above designee. Violation of this prohibition shall SOUTH 05°01’23” EAST A DISTANCE OF 110.42 FEET TO result in the disqualification of the consultant from further consideration. The HRTPO reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject all submissions, reissue THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Only Bid documents obtained from Okeechobee County are acceptable for bidding. Administration a subsequent RFP, terminate, restructure or amend this procurement process Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, at any time. other than the property owner as of the date of the !ls pendens must file Each bid must be accompanied by an acceptable Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond, or Certified Check, made payable of Estates a claim within 60 days after the sale. to “Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners”, in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total 342961 LO 6/19/2019 Dated at Okeechobee, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Florida, this 10th day Bid Amount. of May, 2019. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Sharon Robertson The Bidder, if awarded the Contract and the bid amount is $100,000 or more, will execute and file acceptable performance IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL Clerk of said Circuit Court and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within ten (10) calendar days after written notice of the award of HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA contract. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for opening of bids. BY: Sandra L. Creech The Payment and Performance Bonds must show the Owner’s name, Project Name and Project Number. Probate Division Case No. 2019CA74 As Deputy Clerk CASE NO.: 19000013CPAXMX JOSE E. BASILIO and HERCIDIA BASILIO, Husband and Wife If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation Okeechobee County accepts no responsibility for any expense related to preparation or delivery of proposals. The Owner in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost IN RE: ESTATE OF Plaintiffs, reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, accept Bids in any order or combination, accept or reject portions of Bids, make vs. to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie modifications to the work after bidding, and waive any informality/inconsistency in the Bids if they deem it in their best NORMA I. TORRES, Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Deceased. LYNWOOD STUART CLARK, etc., interest to do so. Defendants. Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Unless specifically prohibited by law or regulation, said bid includes an assignability clause that allows for the assignment of AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION tification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than all or part of the specified deliverable items. seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. The administration of the estate of CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE - PROPERTY SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita algu- Okeechobee County has a local vendor preference which is contained within the County’s current procurement policy. NORMA I. TORRES, deceased, whose na adaptacion para poder participar de este procedimiento o even- date of death was October 28, 2018, is TO DEFENDANT, LYNWOOD STUART CLARK, AKA LYNWOOD S. CLARK, if Definitions, allowances and exemptions can be found in this policy. You are encouraged to review the latest version to ensure living, and if dead, his unknown spouse, devisees, heirs, grantees, assignees, to; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta compliance with and exceptions to the local vendor preference policy. The County’s vendor preference policy can be found pending in the Circuit Court for Hendy ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora County, Florida, Probate Division, the lienors, creditors, trustees and other parties claiming by, through, under or on the County’s website at http://www.co.okeechobee.fl.us/government/county-procurement-policy.p// /g / yp p y against them; and all parties having or claiming to have, any right, title or interr- de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. address of which is 25 E. Hickopochee 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que tenga que Ave., LaBelle, FL 33935. The names est in and to the real property herein, sought to be quieted, AND ALL OTHERS Bidders will confine their bids to the project in its entirety. Partial bids will not be accepted. WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de haber recibido and addresses of the personal repre- esta notificacion si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su compare- sentative and the personal representa- YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on a tax deed on the following Each bidder will submit with this bid, evidence that the bidder complies with all state and local requirements, to property in Hendry County, Florida: cencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o de habla, Harne al 711. tive’s attorney are set forth below. KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparr- perform the work described in said Bid and provide a Schedule of Values in said Bid. All creditors of the decedent and oth- The South One-Half of the Northwest One-Quarter of the North- west One Quarter of the Southeast One-Quarter of the North- ey pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezww- er persons having claims or demands en peye anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie If in the opinion of the bidder, inconsistencies appear to exist in the specifications, it is the bidder’s responsibility to against decedent’s estate on whom west One-Quarter of Section 26, Township 44 South, Range 32 seek clarification from the Okeechobee County Facilities Maintenance. Additionally, it is incumbent upon all bidders East, Hendry County, Florida. Also known as Lot 942, Montura Johnson, Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, a copy of this notice is required to be Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou to conduct a personal investigation as to requirements of the County. served must file their claims with this Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdivision. Subject to and togeth- er with an access easement along the West 30 feet thereof. To- gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE gether with a 1974 Dari Mobile Home ID# F4804A and F4804B. The Board of County Commissioners has the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bids must be sealed and the has been fifed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your writt- ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. outside of the envelope MUST be marked: “BID – OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FACILITY BUILDING A SITE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE 3037515 ON 6/12,19/2019 OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF ten defenses, if any, to it on JOHN JAY WATKINS, ESQUIRE, plaintiffs attorney, 35, WINDOW REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. 2019-02”. SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE whose adEress is: Post Office Box 250, LaBelle, Florida 33975, Email jw@ ON THEM. jjwlaw.com on or before 7-11-2019, and file the original with the Clerk of this BIDDER MUST SUBMIT (1) ORIGINAL AND (2) COPIES OF THE BID; AND (1) ELECTRONIC COPY OF BID All other creditors of the decedent Court either before service on the plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL PACKAGE ON THUMB DRIVE. and other persons having claims or otherwise a Default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA demands against decedent’s estate Complaint or Petition. CASE NO. 19000225CAAXMX must file their claims with this court DATED this 5th day of June, 2019. Sharon Robertson, Clerk of Court Terry W. Burroughs, Chairman WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE BARBARA S. BUTLER WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Okeechobee County, FL Board of County Commissioners OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS As Clerk of the Court Plaintiff, Okeechobee County, FL NOTICE. By: J. Bevis V. 343766 ON 6/19/2019 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE Deputy Clerk LITTLEJOE J. GARCIA A/K/A LITTLEJOE JUNIOR GARCIA F/K/A LITTLE JOE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORI- 342318 CN 6/12,19,26;7/3/2019 JUNIOR GARCIA TARIN A/K/A LITTLE JOE JUNIOR TARIN, ET AL. DA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL Defendants. BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ACTION HENDRY COUNTY CONSTRUCTION LICENSING BOARD PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY TO: JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ, Fictitious Name CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR Sealed bids will be received by the City of South Bay, Florida, at the City Clerk’s Current Residence Unknown, but whose last known address was: Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Construction Licensing MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE office, City Hall, 335 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, Florida, 33493 until: 5071 NE TRADEWINDS CIR, LABELLE, FL 33935 Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., OF DEATH IS BARRED. NOTICE at the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 East The date of first publication of this no- 11:00 amm Mondayyy, July 29, 2019 YOU ARE NOTIFIEDthat an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following UNDER FICTITIOUS Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. The meeting is open to the public. tice is June 19th, 2019. Time Date property in Hendry County, Florida, to-wit: NAME LAW If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any LOT 42, BLOCK 2119, PORT LABELLE UNIT 3, A SUBDIVISION Notice is hereby given that matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proo- Personal Representative: at which time they will be opened and recorded. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK the undersigned pursuant to IRIS NORMA TELLADO the “Fictitious Name Statue” ceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a Such bids to provide for the furnishing of: 3, PAGE 73, IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the 841 Twin Lakes Drive, Lot 70 FLORIDA. will register with Florida De- Clewiston, FL 33440 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written partment of State, Division testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Please REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2019-03 note that matters may be discussed at the meeting which are not on the Attorney for Personal Representative: AUDIT SERVICES defenses, if any, to it on eXL Legal, PLLC, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is RI &RUSRUDWLRQV WKH ¿FWLWLRXV WARREN B. BRAMS, ESQ. 12425 28th Street North, Suite 200, St., Petersburg, FL 33716, on or before name, to wit; prepared agenda for the meeting. Florida Bar Number: 0698921 The resulting contract shall be awarded to the lowest, responsive and respon- 6-14-19 or within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice of If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommoo- 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Ste 201 sible bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this RFP Action, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 25 E Hickpoochee Cotton Pick’n Painting dation for your attendance at the meeting, please contact Hendry County WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409 whose award will be in the best interest of and most advantageous to the City Ave, P.O. Box 1760, LaBelle, FL 33975-1760, either before service on Plaintiffs Building, Licensing, & Code Enforcement at (863)675-5245; Hearing Im- Telephone: (561) 478-4848 of South Bay for Audit Services, taking into consideration, among other things; attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against Under which we expect to paired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail [email protected]@y. Fax: (561) 478-0108 bid amount, the financial responsibility of the bidder, personnel , proven skills, you for the relief demanded in the complaint petition. engage in business at: Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para particc- E-Mail: [email protected] experience, abilities to timely perform the contract, previous satisfactory perforr- WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court on this 8th day of May, 2019. 2344 NW 46th Ave ipar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Myra Johnson Secondary E-Mail: warrenbrams@ mance and such other abilities of the bidder that the City in its sole discretion Okeechobee, Fl. 34972 bramslaw.onmicrosoft.com In the City of Okeechobee/ al (863)675-5240. determines will enable it to perform effectively and efficiently the services being Barbara S. Butler Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 343789 LO 6/19,26/2019 bid upon. A bid tab for each project is required and the two bid tabs will be Clerk of the Circuit Court County of Okeechobee, Flor- added to determine the contractor’s project bid. By: J. Bevis ida. Deputy Clerk That the parties interested in Richard Yoraschek, Chairman The envelope containing the bid shall be marked as follows: If you are a person with disability who needs any accommodation said business enterprise are: Hendry County Construction Licensing Board Fictitious Name SEALED BID 2019-03 in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost Robert Cotton 343660 LO 6/19 CB 6/20/2019 BIDDER’S NAME AND ADDRESS to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Dawn Dated at Okeechobee, TO BE OPENED 12:00 pp.m.. JULY 29,, 2019 Oliver, Administrative Services Manager for Glades/Hendry Coun- Okeechobee County, Florida Notice Under Time Date ties, Florida, and whose telephone number is (863) 675- 5374, email this 14th day June 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE Fictitious Name Law address: [email protected], at least 7 days before your sched- By: Robert Cotton No bidder may withdraw his or her bid for a period of ninety (90) days after uled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notifica- THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the submission by the date set for the opening thereof. tion if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; 343594 06/19/2019 SUPERVISORS OF THE SUGARLAND DRAINAGE DISTRICT HAS BEEN undersigned, pursuant to the “Fictitious if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2019, 3:15 PM. THE MEETING WILL BE Name Statute,” will register with the The complete Request for Proposal including specifications and bid forms may 337106 LO 6/12,19,29/2019 HELD AT HILLIARD BROTHERS OFFICE ON 5500 FLAGHOLE ROAD, HENDRY Florida Department of State, Division of be obtained by bona fide bidders from the City of South Bay website at: http:// COUNTY, FLORIDA. Corporation the fictitious name, to wit: www.southbaycity.com BRYAN HILLIARD BIZA’S BUZZING BLOSSOMS PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERVISOR Under which we expect to engage in THE CITY OF SOUTH BAY SUGARLAND DRAINAGE DISTRICT business at: Natalie Malone, City Clerk THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE 312115 CN 1/23/2019 1355 BONNEVILLE ST 342550 LO 6/19,26;7/3,10,17,24/2019 FLAGHOLE DRAINAGE DISTRICT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR FRI- in the City of LABELLE County of DAY JUNE 28, 2019 AT 3:30 PM. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT HENDRY, Florida 33935 That the Reading a newspaper HILLIARD BROTHERS OFFICE ON 5500 FLAGHOLE ROAD, HENDRY parties interested in said business en- Time to clean out the terprise are: attic, basement and/or helps you understand COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ELIZABETH A LOPEZ garage? Advertise your the world around you. Sign guestbooks at Dated at LABELLE, HENDRY County, BRYAN R. HILLIARD Florida this 7th day of Junel, 2019. yard sale in the classi- No wonder newspaper SUPERVISOR By: ELIZABETH A LOPEZ fieds and make your readers are more suc- FLAGHOLE DRAINAGE DISTRICT 343148 CN 6/19/2019 343728 LO 6/19/2019 http://www.legacy.com clean up a breeze! cessful people! 26 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun June 19, 2019
Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Administration Administration Administration Administration of Estates of Estates of Estates of Estates IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) – Audit Service IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION The Barron Water Control District (District) requests proposals for annual au- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTEENTH JUDICIAL IN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, Case No. 18000288CAAXMX diting services of its financial records for the fiscal year ending September 30, AND FOR OKEECHOB EE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA 2019, with an option for additional renewals. The District is a special purpose PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., governmental entity under Chapter 298, Florida Statutes, located in Hendry and FILE # 472019CP000012CPAXMX CASE NO.: 19 000046 CP AXMX Plaintiff, Glades Counties. vs. IN RE: ESTATE OF IN RE: ESTATE OF Defendants. Proposers must be qualified to conduct audits in accordance with Florida Govv- OLGA LIDIA OLIVARES, JOSE LOPEZ GOMEZ,, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, ernmental Financial Auditing Standards including Florida Statutes §218.39 and Deceased Deceased. Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against regulations of the Florida Auditor General. Proposers with a minimum of five (5) the Estate of Theodore L. Pealy a/k/a Theodore Lee Pealy a/k/a Ted L. Pealy, years of experience auditing local governments is preferred. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased, et al., NOTICE TO CREDITORS Defendants. Proposal packages, including evaluation criteria and instructions, are available The administration of the estate of JOSE LOPEZ GOMEZ, deceased, whose from the District office. Proposers must provide one electronic and six (6) paper The administration of the estate of OLGA LIDIA OLIVARES, deceased, date of death was September 10, 2018 and whose social security number is NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE copies of their Proposal to: Barron WCD, Attn: General Manager, POB 1605, whose date of death was August 26, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for None, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Divi- LaBelle, FL, 33975 or to the physical address: 3293 Dellwood Terrace LaBelle, OKEECHOBEE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 sion, the address of which is 25 E. Hickpoochee Avenue, LaBelle, Fl 33935. The NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated FL, 33935. Electronic copy should be sent to: [email protected]@ Proposals N.W. 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. The names and addresses of the name and address of the personal representative and the personal representa- June 5 2019, entered in Case No. 18000288CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of must be received by 10AM, Thursday, July 18, 2019. personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth tive’s attorney are set forth below. the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, wheree- below. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: in Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in its discretion. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming The District also reserves the right to waive irregularities and technicalities and/ against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated interest by, through, under or against the Estate of Theodore L. Pealy a/k/a or to re-advertise for additional proposals. Questions related to the proposal must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this Theodore Lee Pealy a/k/a Ted L. Pealy, Deceased; Ancient Oaks R.V. Resort should be directed to Judi Kennington-Korf, General Manager: 863-675-0346 AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF Condominium Association, Inc.; Blaine K. Pealy; Robert Allen Pealy a/k/a Robert or [email protected]@ et. AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFF- A. Pealy; Caroline E. Crews f/k/a Caroline Eileen Pealy are the Defendants, that All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or dee- TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at. Okeechobee County Judicial Mark Colbert, Barron Water Control District Chairman mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34927, beginning at 11:00 AM on 342408 LO 6/12,19 CB 6/13,20/2019 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN the 17th day of July, 2019,, the following described property as set forth in ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORI- THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF said Final Judgment, to wit: ‘ DA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. THIS NOTICE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM LOT 5, BLOCK 7, ANCIENT OAKS RV RESORT NO. I, A CONDOMINIUM, NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE INCLUDING A 1/146TH PER EACH LOT UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN AND FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH FOREVER BARRED. TO THE COMMON ELEMENTS THEREOF, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is June 19th, 2019. AND SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS, RIGHTS. Notice I hereby given that in accordance with chapter 77-562 Florida Acts of The date of first publicatioin of this notice is June 12th, 2019 PRIVILEGES, OBLIGATIONS, EASEMENTS AND LIENS OF AND AS SET 1977, The Board of Supervisors of Sugarland Drainage District has caused to Personal Representative: FORTH IN THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF AN- be prepared a budget of the cost of maintaining and operating all of the work Personal Representative: Mateo Lopez Gomez CIENT OAKS R.V. RESORT NO. 1, A CONDOMINIUM, AND ALL ITS EXX- and improvements of the District for the period beginning October 1, 2019 and Regulo Olivares 850 W. Jefferson Street HIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS, AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK ending September 30, 2020, and that said budget is on file in the office of the Attorneys for Personal Representative: Pittsfield, IL 62363 255, PAGE 916-1045, ET SEQ., INCLUDING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO district, 5500 Flaghole Road, Clewiston, Florida. KITROSER & ASSOCIATES Attorney for Personal Representative: THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RE- Mitchell I. Kitroser, Esq., Fla. Bar #995134 Scott Rosen, Esquire CORD BOOK 348 PAGE 1548, ET SEQ., OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF The Board of Supervisors of Sugarland Drainage District will meet in the office Prewston Mighdoll, Esq., Fla. Bar #220124 1919 NE. 45th Street, Suite 114 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. of the District on June 28, 2019 at 3:15 p.m. for the purpose of hearing objecc- Jonathan R. Gigele, Esq., Fla. Bar #95585 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333088 TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MOBILE HOME VIN# tions and complaints with respect to said budget. Kathryn Lewis Perrin, Esq., Fla. Bar #59182 Tel. (954) 915-0510 10FBA02S9G1016415 North Palm Beach Location: Fla. Bar #747777 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than Additionally, this notice advises that, if a person decides to appeal any decision 631 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 406, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 343012 LO 6/19,26/2019 the property owner as of the date of the !is pendens must file a claim within made by the Sugarland Drainage District Board of Supervisors, with respect to Phone: 561-721-0600 Fax: 561-616-0079 60 days after the sale. any matter considered at this meeting, he will need a record of the proceedings Stuart Location: Dated this 7th day of June, 2019. and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure verbatim record of the 850 NW Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994 Sharon Robertson proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon Phone: 772-763-1400 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, As Clerk of the Court which the appeal is based. Email: [email protected] IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: Sandra L. Creech Secondary: [email protected] PROBATE DIVISION As Deputy Clerk BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Service: [email protected] CASE NO.: 19 000047 CP AXMX If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation SUGARLAND DRAINAGE DISTRICT 341119 ON 6/12,19/2019 in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost BRYAN HILLIARD IN RE: ESTATE OF to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie PRESIDENT MANUEL SANTIZ LOPEZ,, Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, 343726 LO 6/19/2019 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Deceased. Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- CASE NO. 2019-CP-16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS tification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Uniform Case No. 472019CP000016CPAXMX days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. The administration of the estate of MANUEL SANTIZ LOPEZ, deceased, whose SPANISH Notice I hereby given that in accordance with chapter 77-562 Florida Acts of IN RE: the Estate of date of death was September 10, 2018 and whose social security number is Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adaptaci6n para 1977, The Board of Supervisors of Flaghole Drainage District has caused to MARK RICHARD BARLOW, JR. None, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Divi- poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted tiene derecho, sin coss- be prepared a budget of the cost of maintaining and operating all of the work Deceased, sion, the address of which is 25 E. Hickpoochee Avenue, LaBelle, Fl 33935. The to alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Corrie and improvements of the District for the period beginning October 1, 2019 and name and address of the personal representative and the personal representa- Johnson, Coordinadora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port ending September 30, 2020, and that said budget is on file in the office of the NOTICE TO CREDITORS tive’s attorney are set forth below. St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que tenga district, 5500 Flaghole Road, Clewiston, Florida. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: que comparecer en carte o inmediatamente despues de haber recibido esta The administration of the estate of MARK RICHARD BARLOW, JR.,, deceased, All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands notificaci6n si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su comparecencia. Si tiene una The Board of Supervisors of Flaghole Drainage District will meet in the office of whose date of death was November 13, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated discapacidad auditiva 6 de habla, Harne al 711. the District on June 28, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing objections for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this KREYOL and complaints with respect to said budget. NW 3 rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. The names and addresses of the Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey pou ou ka patisipe personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFF- nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye anyen pou ou jwen on Additionally, this notice advises that, if a person decides to appeal any decision below. TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country made by the Flaghole Drainage District Board of Supervisors, with respect to All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou any matter considered at this meeting, he will need a record of the proceedings against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN avan ke ou gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure verbatim record of the served must file their claims in duplicate with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE THIS NOTICE. tande ou pale byen, rele 711. which the appeal is based. OR30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE 343150 ON 6/19,26/2019 ON THEM. FOREVER BARRED. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or dee- The date of the first publication of this Notice is June 19th, 2019. FLAGHOLE DRAINAGE DISTRICT mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL BRYAN HILLIARD MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Personal Representative: CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA PRESIDENT ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECC- Mateo Santiz Ruiz 343732 LO 6/19/2019 TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. 874 Maddox Street CASE NO: 19 CA 268 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM Labelle, FL 33935 FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH Attorney for Personal Representative: ORESTES J. CAMPA, IS BARRED. Scott Rosen, Esquire Plaintiff, NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The first publication date of this notice is: June 12, 2019. 1919 NE. 45th Street, Suite 114 vs. Personal Represectatives Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333088 LUIS VILLAVICENCIO and GINA VILLAVICENCIO; JUAN CARLOS PLA and Notice I hereby given that in accordance with chapter 77-562 Florida Acts of MARK R. BARLOW Tel. (954) 915-0510 MARLENE F. PLA and JUAN CARLOS PLA, TRUSTEE OF THE JUAN C. PLA 1977, The Board of Supervisors of Hendry Hilliard Water Control District has 10654 NE 12th Lane Fla. Bar #747777 SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUST OF 1/27/06; ANTONIO KURI and MARIA KURI; caused to be prepared a budget of the cost of maintaining and operating all Okeechobee, FL 34972 343004 LO 6/19,26/2019 ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND of the work and improvements of the District for the period beginning October LORI M. BARLOW AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020, and that said budget is on file in the 10654 NE 12th Lane KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY office of the district, 5500 Flaghole Road, Clewiston, Florida. Okeechobee, FL 34972 CLAIM AN INTEREST AS ASSIGNS, SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, TRUSTEES, Attorney for Personal Representative OR ANY OTHER PARTY CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST SAID The Board of Supervisors of Hendry Hilliard Water Control District will meet COLIN M. CAMERON, ESQ. NAMED DEFENDANT(S), in the office of the District on June 28, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of 200 N. E. 4th Avenue Defendants. hearing objections and complaints with respect to said budget. Okeechobee, FL 34972 (863) 763-8600 NOTICE OF ACTION Additionally, this notice advises that, if a person decides to appeal any deci- Fla. Bar No. 270441 sion made by the Hendry Hilliard Water Control District Board of Supervisors, [email protected] TO: ANTONIO KURI and MARIA KURI with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he will need a record of 342554 ON 6/12,19/2019 c/o Rocio K. 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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Courtesy of Moore Haven FFA Glades County Commissioner John Ahern (not pictured), who accompanied Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Courtesy of Moore Haven FFA the group to Orlando, treated all the team members to dinner at Hurricane Grill “Congratulations to Ross Perry for making the fi nal four of the Ryan Rimmer so they could relax on Monday night, June 10, and bought them all pizza from Outstanding District Offi cer for Florida FFA,” said Mr. Cosby. His parents, Carl Uno Pizza the evening after the competitions. and Ronda Perry, were there.
By Chris Felker Many folks in Glades and Hendry coun- • Kerri Hines ran for District 11 secre- Lake Okeechobee News ties have been able to watch their mock tary, and also signed a letter of intent to ORLANDO — Glades County’s pride, debate, in which each student portrays a become an agriculture teacher. the Moore Haven FFA Chapter’s Ag Issues person holding one of the many diverse The Ag Issues Team posted updates Debate Team, took fourth place at the Flor- viewpoints surrounding water quality and from Orlando throughout the convention ida FFA State Convention June 10-14 at the quantity and all the agricultural/environ- on their Facebook page. Caribe Royale Orlando. mental issues facing residents in Southwest Early Tuesday morning, June 11, Mr. Coordinator Phillip Cosby said Thurs- Florida. The teens staged debates to prac- Cosby announced: “The Ag Issues Team day: “We are looking forward to next year. tice for the state competition before almost presented fi rst thing this morning. Saman- Thank you, Samantha Rhymes, for your every local government and civic body in tha Rhymes came out of the room so proud help and dedication.” Ms. Rhymes is an art the Lake O region. and English teacher and Mr. Cosby teaches Members “had a enjoyable and reward- of the team. Said they nailed it. Waiting for Live Music agricultural technology at Moore Haven ing experience” at the state convention, the completion of the presentations.” Fri., Sat. & Sun. Middle High School. Mr. Cosby said. They brought home these Glades County Commissioner John recognitions: Ahern came along for the trip to Orlando 4 ‘til 8pm • Ross Perry placed in the top four for and treated the kids to dinner at Hurricane the Ryan Rimmer Outstanding District Grill on Monday night. He had a lot of Uno Offi cer Award, was nominated for the FAAE Pizza on hand in their rooms waiting for Outstanding FFA member of the year and them Tuesday night, and also bought them received his state degree; each a shirt and convention backpack.
Free Pig Roast July 4 Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/ Courtesy of Moore Haven FFA “We are very proud of Kerri Hines giv- ing her speech and stepping out to run for District 11 secretary,” said coordi- nator Phillip Cosby. “The experience and knowledge gained through this process is invaluable.” June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun 29 Knight Arts Challenge seeks ideas from artists Special to the Lake Okeechobee News A project of the John S. and James L. evolution of Miami as a center for great art “Miami’s appetite for ideas and innova- MIAMI — The 2019 Knight Arts Chal- Knight Foundation, the challenge is now in and culture. We look forward to adding tion is inherent in our community of artists. lenge Miami will open for applications on its 11th year in Miami, and has awarded $32 new voices and ideas to the mix as we help Advancing their projects through initiatives June 24, offering a share of up to $2 million million, supporting 384 arts ideas since its to bring art to life throughout South Flori- like the Knight Arts Challenge is important da,” said Victoria Rogers, Knight Founda- for ideas that connect people to place and inception in 2008. to keeping and attracting talent to the city tion vice president for arts. each other through the arts. The deadline The Knight Arts Challenge welcomes and making Miami an even more vibrant ideas from across diverse communities and Applicants can get more detailed place to live,” said Raul Moas, Miami pro- for submissions is 11:59 p.m. on July 26. information on the challenge, and tips for in every genre. Winners receive financial gram director for Knight Foundation. An informational workshop will be applying, by attending informational events Friday, June 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at support, as well as public exposure and Since 2008, arts ideas that represent with Knight staff around South Florida. the broad variety of disciplines and prac- the Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie professional skill-building. They include community conversations, Highway in West Palm Beach. “The Knight Arts Challenge is part of the titioners working in the city have been where Knight staff will offer insights and realized through the challenge. These take questions, plus office hours, where ap- include: BlackFlorida, which documents plicants can meet one-on-one with Knight black community life through photography Arts Director Priya Sircar and Program Of- and innovative media platforms; and Make ficer Adam Ganuza to receive feedback on Music Miami by Buskerfest, a celebration of their ideas. Check kf.org/kac for updates. international Make Music Day that includes The application is user-friendly to performances and activities in public encourage participation from individual artists, collaboratives and organizations that spaces throughout the city augmented by may never have applied for a grant. Just interactive technology. half of challenge winners are nonprofits; 32 In addition, challenge projects have percent have never won a grant before and grown from ideas into community institu- half have a budget of less than $100,000. tions, including the independent O Cinema, Knight looks for high-quality arts which recently received major funding from projects that demonstrate novelty and Knight to establish a permanent location in perspectives authentic to each community. the city; the Light Box at Goldman Ware- All it takes to apply is a great arts idea and house, a hub for the arts in Wynwood; 150 words. Visit kf.org/kac for application and Miami Music Project, which offers details. There are only three rules for sub- high-quality music instruction to low-in- come students in four neighborhoods. Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Sofia Valiente missions: • The idea must be for an arts project. Finalists will be announced this summer, An image from 2017 Knight Arts Challenge winner from Palm Beach County, • The project must take place in South and winners in the fall. Sofia Valiente, who is creating a photographic exhibit about life in Belle Glade, Florida, from Palm Beach to the Keys. For updates, follow #knightarts and @ “Foreverglades,” which will be displayed on a floating platform in downtown • You must find other funding to match knightfdn on Twitter, Instagram and Face- West Palm Beach later this year. Knight Foundation’s grant. book. NO INTEREST IF PAID IN FULL IN 15 MONTHS* Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the purchase balance is not paid in full within the promotional period.*
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By Katrina Elsken “Rising seas also affect our water supply,” change and sea level rise. “Together we rep- really can’t raise our way out of the problem Lake Okeechobee News she said. Seal level rise increases the rate that resent 109 cities that account for about a third because it’s going to come faster than that. saltwater moves into the aquifer, intercepting of our state’s population and economy,” Ms. “We need to encourage people to get WEST PALM BEACH — The South Florida the coastal wells. Jurado explained. flood insurance and look at areas that are Water Management District considered the Water quality is also affected, she contin- She said the counties have agreed to a low-lying and consider purchasing some of threat of sea level rise at the June 13 meeting ued. “As we have a decreased ability to hold compact to work together to develop a re- those areas so we don’t have to flood protect in West Palm Beach. “When we think about issues of commu- water in our systems because we are losing gional action plan to set an overall foundation them,” he said. Instead of sea walls, the state nity resilience, it is largely a function of com- capacity and we have to pump as quickly as for addressing this issue. should promote natural shorelines, he said. munity issues relating to water. They include possible, moving that water off our landscape, The four counties have worked together to “Raising sea walls and barriers can actually rising sea levels that affect the management of it means that water is not being treated as develop sea level rise projections, with help trap people if the water is coming from the our water management systems and con- well. So we have a greater volume of water from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the other direction,” he explained. tributes to coastal inundation,” said Jennifer and a lesser level of treatment and under South Florida Water Management District, Mark Perry of the Florida Oceanographic Jurado, director of Broward County Environ- warming temperatures, we know that contrib- federal agencies and academic institutions. Society said Floridians need “to stop building mental Planning and chief resiliency officer. utes to the types of blooms that are plaguing The sea level rise predictions, first developed in wetlands.” “The entire water management system all of our communities,” she said. in 2012, were updated in 2015. He said water conservation is also import- relies on our ability to discharge water to tide She said the coastal communities and in- “We all reference 2 feet of sea level rise as ant in coastal areas because overdrawing the during extreme rainfall events,” she said. land areas face flooding issues. For example, the planning projection for 2060,” she said. aquifer increases saltwater intrusion. “As we lose discharge capacity because of she said heavy rainfall over a period of three This is also the high projection on the plan “Flood insurance does not reflect the most rising seas, the tail end of the system, it has days forced Sawgrass Mills close, resulting in used by the corps, she added. current flooding data,” said Erin Deady of implication of causing all of the water to back the loss of $30 million in economic activity. “Florida continues to build in the most Delray Beach. up in our system.” These are the types of challenges that have vulnerable areas where we shouldn’t be “The average wet season water table of Increased storm intensity, delivering more brought Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade building,” said Drew Martin of the Sierra Club. today is not going to be the wet season water rainfall, can deliver 20 inches of rainfall in a and Monroe counties working together on “We tend to use fill under the assumption that table of tomorrow,” she said. “Wetlands are day, she continued. addressing the shared challenges of climate we can raise our way out of the problem. We our first line of defense.”
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Former Talkin’ Monkeys intern works in Uganda By Chris Felker update his fellow FGCU alums and Florida Lake Okeechobee News friends about his work. “Right now, I’m at Budongo Conser- HENDRY COUNTY — One of Dr. Deb vation Field Station in Uganda studying Misotti’s alumni from the Talkin’ Monkeys wild chimpanzee vocal communication as Project in rural Hendry County is now in part of my master’s at the University of St. Uganda, carrying the education that he Andrews,” Matthew wrote. received, in part, there into his master’s “The Talkin’ Monkeys project was the degree work on primate conservation most instrumental building block that has research. led me toward this career in primatology,” Matthew Henderson, a former volunteer he went on. “During the four years that and intern at the sanctuary, was born in I volunteered/interned/researched at her Clearwater, raised in Endicott, N.Y., graduat- sanctuary, I developed a deep connection ed from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort toward all the individuals she housed that Myers and is doing research studies toward led to my current passion for primatology. his master’s degree from the University of Dr. Deb’s incredible enthusiasm and devo- St. Andrews in Scotland. tion for this field helped me find my own, Dr. Misotti heard from him recently and I thank her so much for that.” and posted an update on her own and the He said he would love to go into more Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Courtesy of Deborah Misotti sanctuary’s social media pages Saturday, detail, “but I actually have to wake up at Dr. Deb Misotti (center) with some of her graduating interns in 2018, and Mat- June 8. “I am so happy that he took the 5 a.m. tomorrow (it’s 11:30 p.m. here) to thew next to her. time to message me for an update on his go out in the forest.” But he did promise to work from Uganda where he is in the field write and clue in readers and his followers Mr. Henderson said it hasn’t taken long mysterious animal noises throughout the studying wild chimpanzees! Matthew says on what his current work involves. to get used to the cacophony of wildlife night, but they’re all lullaby music to me he misses our primates and the sanctuary. Said Dr. Misotti: “We are very proud of sounds that echo through the night in the now!” We miss him, too!” she wrote. his work and his efforts for primate conser- African countryside. Chris Felker can be reached at cfelker@ Contacted through Facebook the next vation... It made me feel good to know he “I have a few bats that live in my wall afternoon, Mr. Henderson said he’d like to is following his dream!” that don’t shut up, and there are quite a few newszap.com. A letter from a Floridian in the African jungle From Talkin’ Monkeys to While I immediately became fascinated with the mental and physical complexities studying them up close of the primates she housed there, such as the gibbons, capuchins and spider mon- By Matthew Henderson keys, Dr. Deb’s inspirational stories and Special to the Lake Okeechobee News commitment for these incredible species drove me to work as hard as I could for BUSINGIRO, Uganda — I didn’t always what I cared about. Over the four years that want to study primates. In fact, back when I volunteered and interned at this sanctuary, I was in elementary school I aspired to be I realized I developed a passion for this a marine biologist. During high school my work that only increased the more I was focus shifted toward tropical ecology, and there. when I first started university I wished to I decided that I wished to learn more become a herpetologist. I realized that I about these species, so during my senior had an overarching passion for our natural year at FGCU I designed an experiment to world, but needed time and experience to investigate how the order of the characteris- realize what I wanted to specialize in. Now, tic long distance vocalization of white-hand- after working extensively in various environ- ed gibbons, the female great call, affected mental fields and through hands-on experi- other gibbons’ subsequent responses to ences with animals such as orangutans and it. I then led a team of three colleagues to gibbons, I can confidently say that I want to research this at the Talkin’ Monkeys Project, pursue and field in primatology. where I was able to observe these gibbons While I have always enjoyed learning I had come to know so well in a whole new about primates, my passion for them truly light. This project opened the door to what I developed when I first started volunteering could do within this field, and I was excited at the Talkin’ Monkeys Project, a 401(c)(3) to learn more. certified nonprofit primate sanctuary, while After graduating from FGCU with my I was a freshman at Florida Gulf Coast Bachelor of Science degree in biology, I University (FGCU). It was here that I met earned an internship at Wildlife Friends the most influential and passionate person Foundation of Thailand (WFFT), for which I Lake Okeechobee News/Courtesy of Matthew Henderson of my life, Dr. Deborah Misotti (Dr. Deb for Penelope and baby Pili-pili, research subjects in Uganda, ascend a tree. short). See JUNGLE — Page 4 2 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun June 19, 2019 In Hendry, Airglades still clearing a few hurdles Inspiring By Chris Felker al Aviation Administration Lake Okeechobee News and Hendry County’s Board of Commissioners is CLEWISTON — Air- executed, AIA will become glades International Airport LLC’s develop- a fully privately operated shipping hub. ment of an additional South Florida hub for “AIA features a scalable design lever- import and export just west of Clewiston aging the latest in modern logistics. This is nearing takeoff-ready status, with several unique development will bring widespread recent advances in lining up shippers and Clewiston ... benefits to stakeholders in the U.S. per- support services for airport users. ishables industry, the surrounding rural A news release from the corporation’s community of Hendry County and the state office announced last week: “With the of Florida,” the press release went on. support of the local community and perish- “Airglades International Airport con- able cargo industry, Airglades International tinues to actively engage organizations Airport (AIA) has taken major strides to in parallel to finalizing conceptual design accomplish the next steps in the AIA vision: work,” it said. developing a new state-of-the-art logistics Ms. Rodriguez explained that “we are complex in South Florida, to dramatically currently reviewing candidates for line reshape the efficient flow of perishable maintenance, MRO (aviation maintenance, goods from Latin American producers to repair and overhaul) providers and opera- North American consumer markets com- tors; in addition to solidifying agreements prising over 80% of North American total with users that will benefit from partnering traffic and related cargo backhaul.” in the AIA vision. Requests for Information AIA spokeswoman Lillie Bell Rodriguez (RFI) have been distributed to source the said that, “recognizing the significant per- best candidate to execute this plan. formance gains through Airglades opera- “While progressing quickly, this will be tions, the initial tier of major importers has an iterative process and we strongly urge made formal commitments to develop Air- those wishing to learn more to reach out glades volumes and operations. A second with any questions,” Ms. Rodriguez said. Who in the Clewiston community inspires you? major tier of importers is now under active She is in Boston this week with oth- negotiation.” er AIA staff members at the 91st annual Furthermore, she reported Thursday, American Association of Airport Executives Is it the teacher who gave you the extra attention you needed June 13, “Airglades has also secured signed Conference & Exposition. letters of intent for critical infrastructure AIA will be the first airport in the to pass a course? support from construction and fuel provid- United States to be converted from public Is it the coach who helped you learn the skills that made it er companies.” The corporation, she said, to private ownership under the FAA’s has moved on to labor toward the rest of Airport Privatization Project, established possible for you to try for a scholarship? Airglades’ 2019 goals: by Congress in 1997. The FAA approved • Finalizing the operating model for AIA Hendry’s joint application with FDOT and Is it the elderly woman who walks two miles a day? and designing the required facilities; AIA in 2010, and many millions of dollars’ • Arranging financing for construction worth of development is expected to occur Is it the cancer patient who never gives up? of the airport and its start-up facilities; in tandem with its development once it Is it the student who is always willing to help a classmate? • Designating the operator(s) of the AIA gets off the ground with construction of a facilities; 10,000-foot runway. AIA is envisioned to Is it the community volunteer who gives countless hours and • Finalizing agreements with all initial eventually relieve shipping bottlenecks at participants using the AIA facilities; and South Florida’s other major transportation never expects a reward? • Securing all necessary government facilities, including the ports of Miami and approvals. Fort Lauderdale and, primarily, Miami Inter- When AIA LLC’s contract with the Flori- national Airport. The Lake Okeechobee News wants to know! da Department of Transportation, the Feder- To learn more, visit airglades.com. Hendry County, title firm, We’re starting a new feature series called
Habitat announce drive “Inspiring Clewiston.” By Chris Felker is to raise $50,000 to sponsor one home. In Lake Okeechobee News 2020, they hope to raise the walls, and the To nominate someone to be featured in the newspaper, please LABELLE — The Hendry County Board consortium is inviting community members email [email protected] and tell us a little about the of Commissioners is assisting Habitat for to help out. Humanity of Lee and Hendry counties and To learn more about the project and person, why he or she inspires you, contact information other local organizations as a partner in how you can get involved, go to https:// (phone number and/or email) for the inspiring person, helping raise money for a 2020 Habitat For www.habitat4humanity.org/flhometownti- and contact information for any others who might have Humanity home build in Hendry County. tle.html. Florida Hometown Title & Escrow, a title Donors should use the code “Florida stories to share about this inspiring member of the Clewiston company based at 870 W. Hickpochee Ave., Suite 1600, is joining the effort with Habitat Hometown 2020” to help them reach community. for Humanity of Lee and Hendry to build a their goal. FL Hometown Title & Escrow is Hendry County home in 2020. The compa- donating a portion of every 2019 closing to ny and its community partners’ 2019 goal this goal.
cok20190619_34.crop.pdf 1 19-Jun-19 06:25:55 June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun 3 Task force seeks solutions to blue-green algae By Katrina Elsken FAU’s Harbor Branch, is an expert on marine “The Department of Health is interested “We can’t afford to do it all,” he said. Lake Okeechobee News ecosystem health. He earned his master’s and in pathogens,” he said. “How do they look at “Which ones do we fund, which ones do we doctorate degrees in biological oceanography nutrient load?” monitor? Last Wednesday, the state’s new blue-green with specializations in phytoplankton physi- “The short answer is, they don’t,” said Mr. algae task force started the complicated task “In the Lake Okeechobee watershed we ology and ecology, as well as bio-optics and Frick. “Under the current rules and statutes, know we need regional projects in various ar- of finding the most effective way to control biophysics, from the University of Rhode Island they are focused primarily on pathogens. harmful algal blooms. Graduate School of Oceanography. They have talked and look on trying to do rule eas. It may need chemical treatment to knock While much of the focus was on the Lake • Dr. Valerie Paul has served as director of changes or maybe meeting further statutory down some of those concentrations to deal Okeechobee watershed and the Caloosa- the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, direction to consider nutrient impacts as well.” with that legacy issues,” said Mr. Frick. hatchee and St. Lucie estuaries, the panel Fla., since 2002. She received her B.A. from the “In my mind that should belong to the “Generic algae might respond to phospho- discussed algae issues in the St. Johns River, University of California San Diego with majors FDEP when it comes to nutrients. They should rus but a specific species might respond to the state’s springs and other areas. in biology and in chemical ecology and her have regulatory oversight,” said Dr. Sullivan. He something else,” said Dr. Sullivan. “I don’t want people to walk away from this Ph.D. in marine biology from the Scripps Insti- noted that 12 percent of all of the septic tanks meeting thinking our sole focus is on South Dr. Gaiser added that phosphorus is not the tution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. in the United States are in Florida. limiting factor in Lake Okeechobee now be- Florida,” said Dr. Tom Frazer, the state’s chief Topics discussed at the task force’s Dr. Graham noted that the legacy phospho- cause there is so much of it already in the lake. science officer. inaugural meeting included nutrient loading rus in the watersheds and nonpoint sources of The algae task force, which met in Tallahas- from septic tanks, landspreading of biosolids, nutrient load are a problem. When a “point” “We are a blue green algae task force,” said see, was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and agriculture best management practices, legacy source of phosphorus is identified and elimi- Dr. Paul. “They can’t all be treated the same includes a panel of scientists: phosphorus and the need to also address nated, the legacy phosphorus can still maintain way. Some are nitrogen fixers and can get • Dr. Wendy Graham is the Carl S. Swisher nitrogen levels in the water. the high nutrient load in the runoff. their nitrogen from the air. Others are not, like Eminent Scholar in Water Resources in the Thomas Frick, director of the Division of Dr. Graham also noted that while a Total microcystis.” Department of Agricultural and Biological Environmental Assessment and Restoration Daily Maximum Load (TMDL) set by FDEP for “Now there is a lot of literature coming out Engineering and director of the Water Institute (FDEP), said that for over a decade, Florida has phosphorus, no TMDL has been set for nitro- showing that blue green algae can feed on at the University of Florida. Dr. Graham holds had a multi-agency response to harmful algal gen. She said current research indicates that a B.S. in environmental engineering from the blooms (HABs). He said they have gathered a organic carbon as well,” added Dr. Paul. in the Lake Okeechobee watershed, nitrogen Ernie Barnett, executive director of the Flor- University of Florida, and a Ph.D. from the lot of data. About 25 percent of the data in the should be targeted as the primary nutrient Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Environmental Protection Agency database is driving algal blooms. ida Land Council, said that septic tank issues • Dr. Evelyn Gaiser holds a bachelor’s from Florida. Mr. Frick said that when the TMDL for were heavily debated in the past legislature, degree in biology from Kent State University, He said FDEP’s role has been mainly a phosphorus entering Lake Okeechobee was but none of the bills made it to the finish line. a master’s in animal ecology from Iowa State collection and sampling role, primarily in fresh- established, phosphorus was identified as the One proposal would have transferred oversight University and a doctorate in ecology from the water. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- driver. At the time the predominant blue-green of nutrient management from septic tanks to University of Georgia. Research in Dr. Gaiser’s tion Commission (FWC) is focused on marine algae of concern was a nitrogen “fixer” that FDEP. Septic tank remediation plans for any lab has informed the progress of Everglades systems and reports of fish kills or sick animals. could pull nitrogen from the air. But conditions restoration and is integrated into the Florida The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is watershed with a Basin Management Action have changed. Plan was also in legislation, but did not pass. Coastal Everglades Long-Term Ecological Re- in charge of advisories. FDOH also responds to “Are we looking at the right nutrient? Are search program, which she has led since 2007. questions about illness and human health. He we looking at the right species? Those are “The single most important thing you • Dr. Michael Parsons is a professor of said county health departments may also be scientific questions we need more information can do to prevent algal blooms on Lake marine science at Florida Gulf Coast University involved. on,” he said. Okeechobee is to capture, store and treat the and director of the Coastal Watershed Institute He said they also work with federal partners “We are producing a lot of data,” said Dr. water before it goes into the lake,” he said. and Vester Field Station. He was a State of Lou- such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Parsons. “Are those data being analyzed effec- Mr. Barnett said even with the imple- isiana Board of Regents Fellow and received and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric tively or thoroughly enough?” mentation of the Comprehensive Everglades his doctorate from Louisiana State University in Administration. He said ground water can be a potential Restoration Plan projects, more will be needed biological oceanography. Dr. Sullivan questioned the oversight of sep- nutrient source and that FDEP should consider • Dr. James Sullivan, executive director of tic tank permits by the Department of Health. to prevent algal blooms. the nutrient load in ground water. Even with CERP projects, you are only “It would be really helpful for us to have some input on what it is we should be doing, dealing with 30 percent of the nutrient load to Hendry County crash leaves and when and where,” said Mr. Frick. He asked the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries, he the task force to provide input on the project explained. The state will still need to deal with selection. This group could help us with that the local basin nutrient loads in those water- woman in serious condition information. sheds. Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Hospital with serious injuries sustained in CLEWISTON — A 62-year-old man and the crash. 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Lake Okeechobee News/Courtesy of Matthew Henderson Researchers observe the behavior of Penelope and her baby Pili-pili inside the Budongo Conservation Field Station in Uganda: from left, Mr. Henderson’s field assistant Robert Eguma, his adviser Dr. Catherine Hobaiter and himself, holding a field microphone to pick up the wild animals’ vocalizations.
my desire to continue down this path. and I was eager to persist. Field Station (BCFS) and I am learning JUNGLE I was then fortunate enough to get a I then went straight from my field much about the native species and the local Continued From Page 1 research assistant position working with a assistant situation into my current position cultures. Ph.D. student from the University of York as a Master of Science degree student in This experience reflects much of what I have Dr. Deb to thank again as she intro- at Valleé des Singes in France. The project the Evolutionary and Comparative Psychol- learned at the Talkin’ Monkeys Project just duced me to the founder of this foundation was to see how different hierarchal styles ogy: Origins of the Mind program at the a few years ago, and thinking back on all I at the International Primate Protection affected communication for both chim- University of St. Andrews. Although I still have done since then, I owe everything to League (IPPL) conference. Here I was panzees and bonobos. This experience of have a few months until my graduation, I the wisdom and guidance of the amazing being able to continuously observe how have enjoyed and greatly benefited from able to work with an incredible number primatologist who helped me find my way these species interacted with each other in my attendance here. The various professors of rescued wildlife, including gibbons and to where I am now. these environments was breathtaking, and I and programs available at this Scottish elephants, but my primary focus was help- So, thank you, Dr. Deb — thank you so ing to rehabilitate two juvenile orangutans found myself constantly comparing certain university taught me much about the inner much for everything you have done for me for three months. Even with their nonstop behaviors with the many other species I workings of the primate mind, both human biting and love of tormenting me, their have spent so much time with. I was also and nonhuman. and all your other students who have been curious and intelligent nature captivated me able to learn more about how to conduct Currently I am studying the structure and lucky enough to meet you. Your guidance in ways I had never experienced before. I noninvasive scientific studies on these importance of long-distance vocal com- and influence can be seen from across the noticed how similar many of their behav- animals. This experience provided me a munication of wild female chimpanzees in world, and I hope that I can become as iors were to the primates I have worked glimpse into what my life could look like if I the Budongo Forest Reserve in Uganda. I successful and impactful within this field as with before, and this experience reinforced continued to pursue a career in this field — am stationed at the Budongo Conservation you have been.
Lake Okeechobee News/Courtesy of Matthew Henderson Penelope projects a contemplative mood, caught si- Lake Okeechobee News/Courtesy of Matthew Henderson Lake Okeechobee News/Courtesy of Matthew Henderson lently observing jungle life. Penelope moves through dense underbrush. The wild female chimp, a new mother, lets out a cry. June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun 5 See an algal bloom? Don’t swim there By Katrina Elsken coastal waterways. conditions for it to reproduce. in situations harmful to humans. When Lake Okeechobee News Most lake area residents just follow the • Just because you don’t see algae or humans feed alligators, it causes them to On May 24, the Environmental Protection common sense advice provided in previ- alligators doesn’t mean they are not there. connect humans with food. Feeding the Agency released new guidelines for contact ous years by FDEP: If you can see an algal Blue-green algae are microscopic. An algae algae is also dangerous. High levels of with cyanotoxin levels, advising that levels bloom, don’t swim in that water, don’t let bloom occurs when algae reproduce rapidly phosphorus and nitrogen, along with hot above 8 micrograms per liter of microcystin your pets swim in the water and don’t let into a concentration that is visible. According weather, can result in high concentrations of are unsafe for human recreational contact. your pets drink the water. to Florida-alligator.com, alligators often stay algae in the water. Humans are responsible This is a change from the World Health Or- FDEP continues to offer that advice: If submerged for 20 to 30 minutes at a time, for increasing that nutrient load into the ganization recommendations which found a visible algal bloom is present, stay out of and can stay underwater much longer. waterway, by using fertilizer on lawns, golf levels under 10 micrograms per liter to be the water. You can’t tell if an algal bloom is • Both the algae and the alligators are courses and farms. safe for recreational contact. producing toxins by looking at it. Better to part of the natural ecosystem. Algae and alli- • Too much algae … or too many The news did not appear to concern err on the side of caution. gators were here before the humans arrived. alligators … creates problems. The State of those who enjoy spending their days on According to FDEP, most algae does not • Feeding algae or alligators can result Florida tries to control both. Lake Okeechobee. product toxins harmful to humans, and the First, the microcystin toxins in samples species of blue green algae that are capable City of Clewiston presents collected from areas where there is visible of producing toxins do not always produce algae in the lake are well below the new toxins. Scientists are still trying to determine standards. Even during the coastal com- what factors or combination of factors cause proclamation to GTGC munities’ “lost summers” when thick mats blue green algae to sometimes produce tox- of blue green algae drove coastal residents ins. Something about the coastal waterways from their waterways, the toxin levels in apparently may cause the blue green algae most samples from the lake were barely to produce toxins at higher levels. detectable, according to the Florida Depart- Many of the same precautions apply to ment of Environmental Regulation algae both algae and alligators. Consider: tracking website. In the summer of 2008, • Both algae and alligators are found when NOAA satellite imagery indicated that year round in Lake Okeechobee, as well as 90 percent of Lake Okeechobee contained waterways throughout the state. According cyanobacteria, the toxin levels in the lake to the Florida Wildlife Commission, there are water were low. an estimated 1.3 million alligators in Florida. So far this year, the highest microcystin They live in all 67 counties. According to level found on the lake was 2.08 micrograms the Florida Department of Environment per liter in a sample from an algae bloom on Regulation, algae (and cyanobacteria which Special to the Lake Okeechobee News the lake northeast of Clewiston on May 22, is called “blue-green” algae) can be found Pictured front row left to right: Ninette Aker, Treasurer of GTGC and member of according to the FDEP Algal Bloom Monitor- naturally in all freshwater and brackish Clewiston Garden Club; Lu Anne Williams, member of GTGC; Christine How- ing website. water. There are thousands of types of algae ell, Vice-President of Clewiston Garden Club; Bernice Christensen, Treasurer Second, and most importantly, most peo- and cyanobacteria. About a dozen types of of Clewiston Garden Club; Francis Spry, President of Clewiston Garden Club; ple don’t swim in Lake Okeechobee, due to blue-green have been documented in Lake Kitty Gray, President of GTGC; Margo Fatzinger, Recording Secretary and Pub- a healthy respect for the alligators who make Okeechobee by the University of Florida. licity of GTGC; Janet Way, Corresponding Secretary of GTGC; Tena Harris, the Big O their home. • Both algae and alligators are more member of GTGC, and; Karen Cockrane, Chaplain of GTGC. Back row: City The Florida Department of Environmental noticeable during certain seasons. Alligators Commissioner, Julio Rodriguez; City Commissioner, Michael Atkinson; Mayor Protection is reviewing the EPA’s new guide- are more active during mating season. Algae Mali Gardner, and; City Commissioners Melanie McGahee and Kristine Peter- lines. If FDEP updates the state standards, is more likely to be visible in the summer son. it could mean more warning signs along when the heat and rainfall provide the right Special to the Lake Okeechobee News appreciation for the involvement and effort CLEWISTON — On Monday, June 3, of the two garden clubs in the community during the Clewiston City commissioner’s and contributions to help beautify our civic meeting, Mayor Mali Gardner and the park, schools and city. city commissioners presented the Green City Commissioner Kristine Peterson Thumb Garden Club (GTGC) of Clewiston stated that she appreciated the scholarship and the Clewiston Garden Club with a donations for an agricultural student and proclamation. a Public Safety Academy student that had The proclamation stated, “We, the City been given by the Green Thumb Garden Commission of the City of Clewiston, Flor- Club of Clewiston. ida, do hereby proclaim the week of June Interim City Manager Shari Howell 2-8, 2019, as National Garden Week in the expressed her appreciation to the Green City of Clewiston and express our sincere Thumb Garden Club for their donation and appreciation to the Clewiston Garden Club beautification of two planters being placed and the Green Thumb Garden Club for in front of city hall. The proclamation was their years of gardening and contributions presented to the presidents of both clubs. to America’s Sweetest Town.” Both clubs felt honored to receive this proc- Mayor Mali Gardner expressed her lamation from the city of Clewiston. Meeting on SR 80 development plan is today Special to the Lake Okeechobee News LABELLE — A community meeting to discuss the State Road 80 Corridor Devel- opment Plan will take place Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m. at the Hendry County Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/GTGC Emergency Operations Center, 4425 W. State Road 80, LaBelle. The public is invited to attend, discuss, learn about and provide input on the State Road 80 Improvement Proj- GTGC donates $500 to WES ect’s purpose and vision, land use and transportation context along the corridor and CLEWISTON — On May 23, the Green Thumb Garden Club (GTGC) of Clew- alternative concepts to support the county’s future vision and economic development iston presented Anthony Busin, principal at Westside Elementary School goals, organize future development sustainably, improve public safety and multimodal (WES), with a donation of $500 for school beautification. GTGC represen- mobility in the corridor and maintain the highway’s regional access. Contact Hendry tatives Tena Harris (left) and Janet Way (right) presented Mr. Busin (center) County Planning and Community Development Director Margaret Emblidge with any with the donation. questions at 863-612-4752 or email her at margaret.emblidge@hendryfla.net. 6 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun June 19, 2019 Canal to send water to EAA reservoir site STILL
By Katrina Elsken erning board signed a lease extension with Florida Crystals, which made it possible to RUNNING Lake Okeechobee News WEST PALM BEACH — The South Flor- take back the 560 acres of leased public ida Water Management District Governing land immediately. Had they not renegoti- Board on Wednesday announced plans to ated the lease, that work could not have expedite construction of the canal that will started until March 2019. The eight-year lease can be terminated on a fi eld-by-fi eld OUT TO feed water from the lake to the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir. basis after 20 months, with four months While some Florida politicians celebrat- notice. Under the terms of this lease, ed a move they say will move up the EAA SFWMD could terminate the lease on parts reservoir project time line by 18 months, of the land they are ready to use starting FETCH THE this change will not affect the construction in December 2020. However, in an April of the EAA reservoir itself. The U.S. Army 10, 2019, letter to the South Florida Water Corps of Engineers is in charge of the EAA Management District, Alfonso Fanjul and K. reservoir construction. The corps is in the Pepe Fanjul offered to transition the lease process of going through the design, plan- early “as needed by the SFWMD for con- PAPER? ning and federal permitting required before struction of the EAA reservoir project.” construction contracts can be bid. At the Under the timeline announced Wednes- April 11 SFWMD governing board meet- day, SFWMD will need 690 acres of the ing, Col. Andrew Kelly of the Army corps 16,158 acres of SFWMD land currently explained that the federal government leased by Florida Crystals about 14 months cannot act on issuing the permit until the sooner than the lease allows. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) “Florida Crystals has been a partner Have it delivered to your home weekly! analysis is done, making sure it is in the in Everglades restoration for more than federal interest and meets environmental two decades,” said Gaston Cantens, vice Weekly lake-wide Wednesday edition compliance for the action. A NEPA analysis president of Florida Crystals. “We are proud $ featuring news and information covering of the success that has been achieved in includes review of how the project would Clewiston, Belle Glade, Moore Haven, affect things such as tribal lands and en- the southern Everglades thanks to the 39/yr. dangered species. Each federal agency has long-standing collaboration between the Lakeport, Okeechobee, South Bay, to sign off on the NEPA analysis if it affects State of Florida, the South Florida Water Indiantown & Pahokee. their area. Each of these has to conduct Management District (SFWMD) and our Payment Options hearings for public comment. The corps Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) farming has to receive and address the comments. community. We are committed to working Complete credit card form or send check or money order closely with the SFWMD to help facilitate The corps has projected it will take two payable to Lake Okeechobee News, 107 SW 17th St, Ste D, to three years to design the EAA reservoir construction of the EAA reservoir like we and four to fi ve years to build it. On June have done with other restoration projects.” Okeechobee, FL 34974 or call (863) 763-3134 to pay by phone. 4, SFWMD applied to the corps and Florida “This is great. We are moving forward Department of Environmental Protection on this reservoir project at full speed under for permits to allow the district to clear a the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis because 700-foot-wide strip of land, encompassing it is a crucial component of the overall plan about 690 acres on the site of the proposed to restoring America’s Everglades,” said Type of Card: Visa MC Other EAA Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment SFWMD Executive Director Drew Bartlett. Area (STA) Project. “The permit applications are the latest ma- Card #______Exp______This work will prepare the land for jor milestone that will get this project built construction of a canal and perimeter levee and its benefi ts realized in the foreseeable for the project’s stormwater treatment area. future.” ______The canal will feed water diverted from “The residents of South Florida need Lake Okeechobee through existing canals and deserve the environmental benefi ts of Billing Address for Card, Street/Zip: into the 240,000 acre-foot reservoir and this project. We are here to deliver this proj- stormwater treatment area. The proposed ect as soon as possible,” Mr. Bartlett added. Name______A-2 Stormwater Treatment Area will treat “Every component of the EAA Reservoir and cleanse water before it is sent to the Project is being expedited to restore and southern Everglades. protect our natural water resources, and The 690 acres needed is currently leased today’s announcement is good news for Address______by a subsidiary of the Florida Crystals Floridians.” Corporation. In letters written to SFWMD, Once the levee, canal and STA are com- Florida Crystals committed to ensuring the plete, SFWMD can use the STA to cleanse ______district has access to leased land to expe- southbound water even before the reser- City dite the restoration work. According to a voir itself is completed, according to the State SFWMD spokesperson, the district expects SFWMD press release. ______to receive the permits by October and com- A timeline has not been released for the plete the preparation work for the levee construction of the STA. While the lease and canal by the end of the year, allowing with a Florida Crystal’s subsidiary on the Phone #______E-mail ______crews to start excavating the intake canal 16,158 acre property controlled by SFW- next year. MD can be terminated in December 2020, Preliminary design has already started. two smaller parcels within the footprint of 863-763-3134 The land clearing of the additional 690 the planned STA are controlled by Florida email: [email protected] acres could start in October. This work is Department of Environmental Protection. Office Hours: M-F 9am to 4pm in addition to the land clearing of the 560 The 30-year lease on those two parcels has acres staging area within the project foot- a 3-year termination clause. To date, no Ask about our e-edition! print, which began in November 2018. action has been taken by FDEP to terminate In November 2018, the SFWMD gov- that lease.
cok20190619_38.crop.pdf 1 19-Jun-19 06:25:42 June 19, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun 7 Audubon biologist finds himself at center of controversy By Katrina Elsken public health warning. June 5. who can’t afford a boat are fishing from Lake Okeechobee News “I’m not the health department,” he The Florida Department of Environmen- the shoreline, he said. More regular testing added. tal Regulation should test the water more should be done of the water along the OKEECHOBEE — Dr. Paul Gray, of Flor- The Audubon biologist said he would extensively and more often to give the pub- shoreline, not just for Lake Okeechobee, ida Audubon, has been known to drink the not eat the fish because he just does not lic more information about the water quali- but for all South Florida waterways where untreated water from the marshy areas of have enough data to make a judgment one ty, Dr. Gray opined. The occasional samples Lake Okeechobee, illustrating his confi- fishing is popular. way or the other, so he would err on the done when algal blooms are reported are Dr. Gray added that over the years he dence that the marshes clean the water. Dr. side of caution. He said he would not eat not enough to provide the data needed to Gray says a lot of good things are happen- has been concerned about the water qual- the fish from any lake or waterway where really understand the algal blooms and the ity at the Pahokee marina where he has ing on the Big O with the return on some of there is an algae bloom unless there has extent of any toxins present. the aquatic vegetation along the shoreline, sometimes seen children fishing in areas been testing to show the fish is safe. Dr. Gray said the National Oceanic and with visible algae. He has noticed a lot of thanks to this summer’s lower lake level. “The problem is that we don’t have Atmospheric Administration satellite imag- The wading bird populations feeding on the birds at the marina, and has speculated that enough information,” said Dr. Gray. ery has shown concentrations of cyano- the bird droppings might be responsible for lake have been phenomenal, he said. On June 5, one water sample taken near bacteria in Lake Okeechobee this summer, Yet on June 10, a comment Dr. Gray the increased nutrient levels that feed the a algal bloom on Lake Okeechobee, about although the NOAA images do not indicate algal blooms there. The layout of the mari- made to a coastal reporter resulted in a 10 miles southwest of Port Mayaca, tested if the cyanobacteria is the type capable of headlines like: “Lake Okeechobee algae na is also conducive to algae blooms which positive for microcystin with a toxin level of producing toxins and does not indicate are more common in areas where there is bloom toxic; Audubon biologist says do not whether or not toxins are present. The last 17.6 micrograms per liter, double the new little water movement. eat fish from lake.” The story was quickly standard set by the Environmental Protec- usable imagery was from June 3. Due to The Florida Department of Health has picked up by state and national media. tion Agency (EPA) of 8 micrograms per clouds and rain when the satellite passed By the next morning, the announcer on liter as safe for human recreational contact. over the lake, the images since June 3 have advised everyone to avoid swimming in National Public Radio was issuing a health (The World Health Organization had pre- not been usable for the NOAA computer areas where visible algae blooms are pres- alert warning everyone to avoid eating fish viously set 10 micrograms per liter as the program. ent, and to avoid eating fish caught in areas caught in Lake Okeechobee and citing Dr. level safe for recreational contact.) Dr. Gray said ideally, FDEP should test a where visible algae blooms are present. Gray of Florida Audubon as their source. “Is that higher than average? Lower than regular grid pattern with 20-30 sample sites There is no way to tell if the bloom contains The negative media attention — based average? Was that a hot spot? We just don’t on the big lake weekly. In the past, there cyanobacteria capable of producing toxins on a discussion about a single water have enough data,” said Dr. Gray. was not funding for more testing. He said and there is no way to tell if toxins are pres- sample from a lake that covers 730 square When the bloom started also makes a now that the state has put aside funding ent or not just by looking at an algal bloom, miles — had fishing guides fuming. difference, he said. If the bloom just started to deal with algae concerns, he hopes the so the health department advises to err on In an interview on June 11, Dr. Gray said the day before, the fish are probably safe to new blue-green algae task force endorses the side of caution. he did not issue any official Audubon de- eat, he said. more water sampling. Last summer, he Until more testing is available to scientif- crees about the lake. He explained that the Most other tests on Lake Okeechobee said, the state missed a great opportunity to ically prove if the toxins are present or not, T.C. Palm reporter called him to discuss the this summer have shown levels of 2 micro- learn more about the blue-green algae in Dr. Gray said he plans to do just that — err latest algae bloom on Lake Okeechobee. grams per liter or lower. One test closer to the lake. on the side of caution and avoid eating fish During that interview, the reporter asked Port Mayaca on June 5 had no microcystin. He said FDEP should do more testing caught in any bodies of water where visible if Dr. Gray would eat the fish caught in the A water sample taken June 4 in an algal to ensure the safety of those who eat fish algae is present. This does not mean he lake. Dr. Gray said he was just giving his bloom about 10 miles north of South Bay from the lake, especially the low-income believes the fish are not safe, he explained. own personal opinion. He was not speak- also contained no toxins. Per the FDEP residents who rely on their catches to feed It just means he does not have the data he ing for Audubon. He was not issuing a website, no samples have been taken since their families. Those members of the public needs to answer the question. A walk through time: The Mayaimis Indian Nation By Butch Wilson Mayaimis neighbors. flowed naturally out to Key Biscayne. It during the wet season. The geographical Clewiston Museum director The Mayaimis Indian Nation was part should be noted that the City of Miami change in the early 1900s makes it difficult and the Miami River were named after to envision the old lake boundaries as they The small river, fed by the pristine of the “Belle Glade Culture”(a term used the Mayaimis Indians and not the Miamis were in the days of the Miayamis Indians. waters of the lake, flowed swiftly, cutting to describe the Indian culture around Lake Indians living in Ohio. Laurence E. Will, the great Glades a winding, narrow swath through the Okeechobee) and maybe the Kissimmee Lake Mayaimis means Big Water. historian, wrote about the drought on Lake emerald, custard apple forest. The narrow, River valley from approximately 1000 BC The name “Mayaimis” was also used to Okeechobee in the early 1900s. He said the watery path emerged from the forest and to 1700 or 1800 AD. It was a large territory describe the Indians living on Big Water, a settlers walked across the southern sections meandered slowly through Carolina wil- that included all or inland parts of Glades, lake we know today as Lake Okeechobee. of the lake that were once under water and lows, before starting its final journey across Hendry, Palm Beach and Martin counties The Mayaimis Indian towns were located discovered hundreds of Indian skeletons. It the River of Grass. around the lake. Other areas to the north along the lake’s shoreline and waterways was a mystery to Lawrence Will, who spec- A series of dirt mounds interrupted the included Okeechobee, Highlands, Osceola that flowed in and out of the lake. ulated that a great battle could have been river’s approach to the Everglades. The and Polk counties. Yesterday’s Lake Okeechobee had a fought, resulting in the death of so many probing river stalled undecidedly before it Our old friend, Escalante Fontanedo, a Indians. Geologists and anthropologists much wider shoreline, larger flood zone encircled the earthen intruders and contin- Spanish castaway and slave of the Calusa may have a better answer. and many waterways that have since been ued its journey south into the Everglades. Indians, tells us some interesting tidbits Some believe that the lake’s south shore destroyed. Mounds found around Lake Shelters were nestled on top of square about our long forgotten neighbors, the could have ended where Rocky Reef lies Okeechobee today seem lost and out of mounds of sand and muck and loomed Miayamis Indians: “Situated on the bank today. Rocky Reef is a limestone ridge place in a geographical patchwork of agri- above the river and surrounding Ever- of a river which extends into the country running east and west across the lake. It the distance of fifteen leagues, and issues culture and urban development. protrudes several feet above the water glades. Dirt causeways coursed through Old-timers recorded some of the old the eddying river waters, interlinking all the from another lake of fresh water, which is when the lake is low and extends from said by some Indians who have traversed it lake boundaries; Pelican Lake, a large bay Pahokee to Lakeport. mounds. Mayaimis Indians moved leisurely that started roughly around Beacon Point along the causeways to different mounds more than I, to be an arm of Lake Mayaimi. Most of the islands in Lake Okeechobee and ran northeast toward Canal Point. The are south of Rocky Reef, indicating that all as they visited friends and performed daily On this lake, which lies in the midst of bay split Pahokee from the mainland, form- land south of Rocky Reef may have been tasks. the country, are many towns, of thirty or ing Pahokee into a small peninsula that forty inhabitants each; and as many more higher once upon a time. Archaeologists This fictitious yarn gives us a brief jutted out in the lake. Farther south, the lake have found enough artifacts on the lake’s glimpse into the lives of the Mayaimis Indi- places there are in which people are not so waters once extended out to Dead Man’s bottom to support the fact that Indians ans living along the rivers and creeks that numerous.” Curve on Highway 715, where commercial once lived high and dry in areas that are flowed in and out of Lake Okeechobee. The river that Fontanedo was referring fishermen once harvested catfish in the now inundated with lake water. Hurri- Who were the Mayaimis Indians, and how to is the Miami River. The Eastern Coastal early 1900s. canes and flooding were probably the key did Lake Okeechobee and the surrounding Ridge and the Immokalee Ridge formed The land area north of South Bay is still factors that extended the lake’s shoreline areas look when the Mayaimis Indians lived a basin that once directed part of the called Lake Bottom. It was once a great bay south of Rocky Reef. Hurricanes no doubt on its shore? It is time to take “A Walk in Lake Okeechobee sheet flow through the teeming with ducks and fish. The lake once played a role in the destruction of the burial The Past” and get the latest gossip on our Everglades into the Miami River that once extended beyond the Clewiston sugar mill mounds. 8 Lake Okeechobee News merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun June 19, 2019 U.S. Sugar executive reappointed to ATAC Special to the Lake Okeechobee News Committee for Trade (ATAC) in Sweeteners chez will continue to advocate for the more reflect U.S. public- and private-sector com- and Sweetener Products by U.S. Agriculture than 12,500 people employed by sugarcane CLEWISTON — U.S. Sugar is proud mercial and economic interests. USDA and Secretary Sonny Perdue and United States harvesting and processing in Florida. the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to announce that Judy Clayton Sanchez, Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. Ms. “Trade may be negotiated at the highest jointly manage the committees. senior director for corporate communica- Sanchez is serving her third term, which levels of government, but the results impact The Agricultural Policy Advisory Com- tions and public affairs, was reappointed runs through June 15, 2023. everyday Americans who live in small mittee provides advice and information to to the Agricultural Technical Advisory “As an agribusiness rooted in American towns like Clewiston,” Ms. Sanchez said. the secretary of agriculture and the U.S. farming values, U.S. Sugar is proud to have “I am pleased to continue to represent my trade representative on the administration Sanchez representing our company, region company, my community and my industry and state on the Agricultural Technical when current and future trade agreements of trade policy, including enforcement of Advisory Committee for Trade,” said U.S. are being considered.” existing trade agreements and negotiating Sugar President and CEO Robert H. Buker According to the U.S. Department of objectives for new trade agreements. The Jr. “Her vast knowledge of American farm Agriculture, Congress established the advi- Agricultural Technical Advisory Commit- policy, farm trade and its impact on Amer- sory committee system in 1974 to ensure tees offer technical advice and information ican business, American families and rural that U.S. agricultural trade policy objectives about specific commodities and products. communities is a significant asset to this committee as it continues to chart a course for the future of domestic farm policy and international trade.” As part of her corporate communica- TOWN HALL MEETING tions responsibilities, Ms. Sanchez has been a leading voice for the zero-cost sugar policy as well as strong and fair bilateral trade agreements governing sugar with our foreign competitors. She has helped to 5pm to 6pm 5pm to 6pm educate countless elected officials and their Judy Clayton staff through tours and briefings in Clew- Sanchez iston. Through this appointment, Ms. San-
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