Vol. 103 No. 19 Sunday, February 12, 2012 75¢ Plus tax Man convicted of manslaughter in Commissioner has big ideas for park Tony Gehle death By Pete Gawda the U.S. when it is done, he said. The commis- receive a percentage of the sale price on each to get new trial Okeechobee News sioner believes his ideas will rejuvenate the lot and would also receive ad valorum taxes park and bring in extra income to the county. after the property is sold. At the end of the 99 Okeechobee County Commissioner Bry- years the entire park, including the RV lots, ...Page 8 His proposal involves leasing the park to a ant Culpepper has big ideas for Okee-Tantie would revert back to the county. Campground and Marina that he is excited developer for 99 years. The developer would about. “This will be the most unique park in install RV lots and sell them. The county would See PARK — Page 5 Woman New gate system would help save manatees...Page 19 accused of Okeechobee’s Most Wanted burying ... Page 15 Lake Levels cat alive By Eric Kopp 13.20 feet Okeechobee News Last Year: 12.47 feet Like a scene from the Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy movie “Fatal Attraction,” a 6SRQVRUHG%\ Brad Gibson, Chaka Smith, Marvin Roberts, Marvin Plummer, Sheila Neal, Paige local woman has been ar- Cloud, Charlie Hukriede, and Eric Williams were celebrity servers at Golden Corral rested for allegedly burying to raise funds for the Okeechobee Youth Football League. an ex-boyfriend’s cat alive. Katherine Elaine Thom- 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW as, 53, N.E. Second St., was Katherine 63DUURWW$YH arrested Thursday, Feb. 9, Thomas  New youth football league on a felony charge of cru- Source: South Florida Water elty to animals and a misdemeanor charge Management District. Depth given of stalking. She is being held in the Okeecho- in feet above sea level bee County Jail on $15,000 bond. plan gains momentum A report by Deputy Joe Gracie, of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO), By Charles M. Murphy like Lake Placid, Sebring, Hardee County, indicated that Thomas and her boyfriend Okeechobee News Desoto County, Haines City, Avon Park and were involved in an argument on Jan. 17 and she was eventually trespassed from the A board has been elected, donations are be- perhaps other communities. It will be an un- See page 4 for information about man’s home. ing accepted, and a league has been formed limited weight league based on ages. how to contact this newspaper. Okeechobee would have fi ve teams which During that argument she allegedly told to create the new Okeechobee Youth Football the man she had gotten rid of his black and League Brahman football team. include a young fl ag football team for six and seven year olds. while male house cat. He told Deputy Gracie newszap.com The board of directors and volunteers were he didn’t think much about that statement Free Speech Free Ads busy collecting donations this week at a ce- Eric Williams, Tarrance Pryor, Brad Gibson, until Thomas started leaving messages on lebrity server event held at the Okeechobee James Shockley and Scott Boyer will serve as his answering machine. Golden Corral Restaurant. head coaches of the various teams this year. According to the report, those messages The league plans to fi eld fi ve teams that will included: compete against other Heartland area teams See LEAGUE — Page 5 See CAT — Page 5 2 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee FebruaryMay 27,12, 20102012

Local scouts visit Judicial Center Roofing with the name you trust! County Judge Jerry Bryant, along with Judge Bryant let them point out landmarks Sgt. Robert Staton and Offi cer Donnie Trent around the town, seeing them for the fi rst of Court Security, recently hosted a local time from that height. Judge Bryant showed ROOFING Scout group for a tour of the Okeechobee them “Mount Trashmore,” the local landfi ll, & REPAIRS County Judicial Center. The after-hours tour which, though miles away, can be seen from Residential Commercial took the scouts to the court rooms and hear- the roof on a clear day. ing rooms, as well as through areas of the judicial center most FREE Estimates citizens never get to see, such as the prisoner holding cells, secure Licensed and Insured St. Lic. CCC046939 hallways, and the security control room. Don’t make a Mistake! The Scouts got to sit in the jury box while some of their group Call Big Lake played the role of attorney. One scout got to call his mom to the 863-763-ROOF (7663) witness stand and question her about the gift he will get for his birthday this year. The mom “took Better Hearing Starts Today! the Fifth” and remained silent. The group especially enjoyed SAVE AN the security control room, where Deputy John Koepke showed Additional them the video display from the $500 OFF judicial center’s numerous secu- Special to the Okeechobee News/Devin Maxwell Scouts with Judge Bryant in Courtroom D: Back Pair of Anthem XT Exp. rity cameras on the large bank of Judge Bryant points out landmarks to row l-r: Caleb Harvey, Jonathan Thomas, Cade Hearing Aids 3/5/12 TV monitors. Lily Maxwell, while Scout Leader Devin Pierce, Jesse Tanguma, Alex Maxwell, Triston A favorite part of the tour for Maxwell assists scouts (left to right) Gorney, Grady Pierce. In the front row: Judge Call the Scouts was the roof of the Jonathan Thomas, Cade Pierce and Jerry Bryant, Lilly Maxwell, Sophia Tanguma and three-story Judicial Center, where Jesse Tanguma. Marion Librando. (863) 467-5333 Okeechobee Forecast Book Hearing Care Centers winner 3545 Hwy 441 S • Okeechobee Elaine Jacka- more, lucky win- ner of the book “Living a Healthy Weather forecast for Okeechobee County Life with Chron- from the National Weather Service ic Conditions,” Local Forecast courtesy of Cath- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near olic Charities. 63. North northeast wind between 10 and 15 Catholic Chari- mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. ties was one Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low of the 120 ven- around 36. North northeast wind around 5 dors at the 2012 mph. Okeechobee Family Health Extended Forecast and Safety Expo. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Congratulations North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east. Mrs. Jackamore! Monday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near Special to the Okeechobee News/Sharon Vinson 79. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

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Used under license. ©2012 Verizon Wireless. FRZBO 4 Okeechobee News OPINION Sunday, February 12, 2012 Public Forum/Speak Out Letters to the Editor Speak Out has moved online, where SFWMD lease Charters Capt. Jason Williams, Publix, H&R it is quicker and easier to share your Okeechobee KOA says thanks • According to the story in another news- Block (Lillian Barden), Okeechobee Store- ideas and converse with others. Go to Okeechobee KOA would like to thank the paper, water managers let an Okeechobee n-Lock, Bev & Tom Kaub, Wanda Kubitz, www.newszap.com, click on the com- following Okeechobee and other out of state offi cial graze cattle on SFWMD land without Magiclean, Rings & Things, Midfl orida Hard- munity name and your local or state businesses for donating door prizes to raise a lease and then gave a lease on the land ware, Hampton Inn, Winn Dixie, Glades Gas, Public Forum. There, you can create funds for KOA Care Camps. All proceeds to the offi cial’s daughter without going out Gilberts Snapper & Golf Cars, Indianwood new topics or comment on existing from these popular events are donated to Adult Golf & Country Club, Dave’s Mattress for bid. Looks like they don’t give the other KOA care camps which are designed es- topics. What follows is a sampling of ranchers a chance, just give leases to their Outlet. Okeechobee is a unique community some of the discussions currently tak- pecially for children with cancer. All of the that has treated us well. What a wonderful cronies, even though someone else is will- events were held November 2011 through ing place. Thanks for participating! ing to pay more money. Once again, the tax- community we live in as you have touched March, 2012. the hearts of many children that have cancer payers lose out. Thanks go to Design By Jenna, Darice. Bikes with no lights • The issue I see is that a few ranchers get that are now able to go to camp. We wish com, Walt Disney World, The Honda Clas- you well in your future business endeavors • I would like to know who I can talk to these sweetheart deals and others are not sic, Daytona International Speedway, Todd about people riding bikes at night with no even allowed to bid. If the SFWMD is going and thank you from our heart for your gen- Everett Flooring inc., Country Side Florist, erosity. lights or refl ectors. I live in Buckhead Ridge, to lease out PUBLIC land, it should go out Silpada, Shipwreck Beads, Cookie Lee Jew- and I have to go to work at 6 a.m. and each for bids so that the taxpayers get the most Wendy Woodman elry, Copper Creations, Lee & Ann Murrell, General Manager morning I have narrowly missed someone money possible for the lease. Just because it Jewels by Marie, Enchanted Designs, Mo- on his bike with no lights and no refl ectors was SFWMD “policy” does not make it right. nique’s Unique’s of Palm Beach, Jars of Love on Hwy. 78 near Okee-Tantie. I missed him We, the taxpayers, are the ones who lose out Karen Carrier, Noreen & Nancy Trading post Mistaken RV park by mere inches. Something needs to be when things like this go on. Our taxes are #513&514, Marsh Beast Air boat Tours.com, This is in regards to a news item on Feb. done about this problem! And indeed it is a higher because they don’t get the high bid. Sculptor, Ace Pest Control, Darice Co., Bealls 1, page 5, “Arrest of RV Owner.”It’s obvious problem. At 6 or 7 there ought to be some- • The SFWMD had no business wasting Outlet, Three Tiara’s, Shipwreck Beads, Wal- by now, you got the wrong park! I have been one patrolling this area or someone will lose our tax money buying all that property for greens Pharmacy, Lightsey’s Restaurant, Two a resident of Jim’s Place Park for 25 years, a life! And then who will be at fault? the river. It is not being taken care of prop- Saucy Gals, Hawaiian Shoe Shack, Scrubs & and the owner, not the arrested person, erly -- it takes alot of money for upkeep for Can a teacher videotape More, Maggie Klement Coach Purse’s, Amy former owner of Dew Drop Inn, has been land -- and has fast become very large play- Zoet, ASW Collections, Hawk Nest Indian Art a law abiding, tax paying, business owner the class? grounds for a few people. Millions spent for Jewelry, Midway Arcade, Big Lake Eye Care, in Okeechobee for over 30 years. Where a few. More questionable dealings. • There are “children” under the age of Raulerson Hospital, Okeechobee Dodge have you guys been? The present owner is a Chrysler Jeep, Gisele J. Blossom, Moore’s friend, neighbor, former employer, and loyal 18 who come to class in the morning at the Okee-Tantie Okeechobee High School and sleep the en- Shirts, CVS Pharmacy, Lala’s Western Wear, citizen. I demand a retraction. tire class. Can a teacher video the person • The plans for Okee-Tantie might not Montoyas produce Trading Post Flea Market, John J. Murphy sleeping for evidence as to why he or she take away public access at fi rst, but it would Roger Park, 777 by Hammerheads, Ham- Hwy. 78 West, Okeechobee received an F for the class? It seems to be so be real easy for them to do it in the future. merheads Restaurant, Brown’s Embroidery, Editor’s note: We regret the mixup easy to do that now-a-days with cell phones Why is it that other counties are buying land Judy Russ, Tammy Pope, Margaret Nast, of the names of Jim’s RV Park and or relatively cheap cameras. This would for public access to the ocean or lakes and Patricia A Daniels, Harvest House Grocery, Jim’s Place Park. The OCSO detective show parents why their sons or daughters rivers and our county commission is trying Norph Vintage Costume Jewelry, Avon made an error in regard to the park are not making it. Of course the parents are to sell ours? Will we end up paying to use Janet Morman, Sues Ceramics, Detti Origi- name, and the newspaper staff did not probably not making it either. something that is ours to begin with? Next, nals, De De’s Design, Scentsy, The Material catch that error. When advised of the • Since in a school almost all the outside they will restrict what happens at Lock 7. Girls, The Home Depot, Robin Tresch, C&D mistake, we apologized to the owner areas are on camera why couldn’t the class- How easy would it be to put up a toll both Jewelry, Dishey Garden Art, Earths Ribbons, of Jim’s Place Park and ran a correc- rooms be, just like the buses? at both locations? If you have an airboat and Barbara Swift, Shirley E Cox , Georgia Ger- tion in the Friday, Feb. 3 edition of this • Why not an online video feed so par- this goes through, the next place to launch ren Learning Toolbox, Paradise Glass Jew- newspaper. Since the original story ents can watch what their little darlings do is Lakeport. elry, Susan Karnes, Sara Flores, Kay Duke, had a photo of the man who was ar- all day? Certainly could make for some in- • The sites are to be sold, and the own- Debbie Graves, Lorrie Meyer, Jersey Mike’s rested along with the correct last name, teresting conversations when the kids get ers are only allowed to stay on their site a Subs, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, we hope that also helped reduce any home! maximum of 30 days at a time. The other Flamingo 2 Arcade, Mom’s Kitchen, Hun- confusion over which “Jim” the story • Video surveillance brings to mind 30 days, the park can rent the site to some- gry Howie’s Pizza & Subs, Florida Airboat referred to. George Orwell’s prophetic novel 1984! one else, then the owners can come back • If the student opts to sleep through the for another 30 days. So, you buy a site, plant ARC Thrift Store requests donations class...head down, snoring, etc...he doesn’t your pretty fl owers, put down your concrete The ARC of Okeechobee Thrift Store is currently requesting donations of house- deserve our tax money. If a person is the par- pavers, and just kind of personalize your hold items, dishes, kitchen appliances, furniture and clothing. Your tax deductible do- ent of said student, he should do something little retirement dream, then in 30 days, you nation will be used to help further the mission of the agency to provide social, edu- to wake that student up. We will not give are forced to leave so the Clampets can live cational and vocational opportunities to the developmentally disabled. The store is money to people who do not care anymore. there for 30 days and tear up all your stuff We do not have the money to give them for and the park gets the money? Let me know open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All items can be dropped off at the thrift store nothing to show for it. how that works out. location, 403 N.W. 2nd Ave. in Okeechobee. For further information, call 863-763-2419.

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A good number of the camping spots at lots available for sale. PARK Okee-Tantie were damaged by hurricanes Funds from a renovated and leased Okee- in 2004 and have remained unusable since Tantie would give the county the ability to Continued From Page 1 then. There was some hope that FEMA develop Jaycees Park, the commissioner While the concept of selling leased land is funds could be used to repair that section of believes. At one time there were plans to new to Okeechobee, Commissioner Culpep- the park. However, Commissioner Culpep- bring an Outdoor World to Okeechobee. per said it has been done in other places. He per said former county administrator Lyn- However, those plans were put on hold. said that up north small counties with lim- don Bonner investigated that possibility to Commissioner Culpepper thinks a revital- ited fi nances have leased land to developers no avail. The commissioner said that FEMA ized Okee-Tantie would provide the stimulus to build skii resorts on the same principle. was under the impression that the damage for Outdoor World to reconsider coming to “It’s legitimate, it works.” he said. to the park was not storm related. Okeechobee. The question that immediately comes up “We have all the ingredients to make this The commissioner said he already has is what part, if any, the U. S. Army Corps of work effectively,’ Commissioner Culpepper one investor who is willing to put up the said. He feels that the fact that the park is Engineers (COE) and the South Florida Wa- required money to develop the park. How- on the lake inside the dike is what makes it ter Management District (SFWMD) would ever he said he did not know if this person play in such a transaction. unique. Silver Palms RV Park in Okeechobee was developed using the concept of selling would be the best developer for the park. John Campbell, spokesperson for COE’s The county has hired a the consulting fi rm Jacksonville District, said his organization RV lots. But Commissioner Culpepper said would have no interest in the sale of lots at that park failed because it was not water- of Kimley Horne to screen potential devel- Okee-Tantie. All they would be interested front property like Okee-Tantie. He called opers. By law, the county must advertise for in is any action that would have an impact Okee Tantie a “destination RV resort.” In- a developer and consider all business plans on the environment and might require per- stead of stopping here en route to a vacation submitted to see which one would be best mitting. Gary Ritter, director of SFWMD’s destination, he said RVers would spend their for the county. It is possible the county com- We are pledged to operate Okeechobee Service Center, likewise said vacation at Okee Tantie. missioners could decide on a developer that our newspaper as a public his organization would be concerned with There would be no park models and no is interested in going a different route to de- any possible environmental impacts from permanent structures allowed on the lots. velop the park if they felt that particular de- trust. Fairness is extremely development of the park. He was unfamiliar In order to make the venture profi table for a veloper had the best plan. important to us. with the concept of selling leased land. developer there would have to be about 400

Board member Chaka Smith called the Board Treasurer Charlie Hukriede said he We admit our errors LEAGUE league an awesome thing for the commu- was fl attered and honored to be a part of this promptly and we don’t nity to band kids together, build relation- program. He said the goal is to get the kids in “bury” the corrections. (If Continued From Page 1 ships, and be a united town for one football competitive football because Okeechobee port personnel, and volunteers are still being program. deserves a strong high school program. He error appears on the front pursued by the league. “I see a lot of cooperation and corrobora- predicted this is the group that will get the page, that’s where we print President Marvin Roberts said the com- tion between the leagues. People are putting job done. munity support has been great so far. He aside personal differences to come together “I think it’ll be great for the kids to play the correction.) said the games will be close to home with for one common purpose,” he explained. fi ve home games at Brahman stadium. It fi ve home games and fi ve other games with- Smith said Okeechobee has a rich history will be a unique experience for them,” he in football and they need to get back to their in one hour of Okeechobee. added. Sometimes people don’t like roots and rebuild the program with pride, ef- “I think this will be real competitive foot- Golden Corral hosts a number of celeb- what has been written about ball. The goal is to help the high school pro- fort, and cooperation. “I feel other things haven’t worked as rity servers through the year to raise funds them. In those cases, we offer gram and we have joined forces with the for needy causes like this. Hukriede thanked Pop Warner league to make this thing suc- well as they should have been, some things have worked quite well. Why not put them Deborah Hall who works with the schools a “right to reply” and allow cessful,” he noted. and community organization to host as Roberts said kids should give the league all together because when you do, there is them to tell their own side of no way to go but up,” he added. many fund raisers as possible. a try because they will get excellent coach- “We want this league to work and have a the story. ing. They will use similar schemes to what Smith said a positive football experience competitive high school football team. To do the high school plans to do and be closely keeps kids out of school and away from related to new high school coach Chris Bra- crime and mischief. He said it also builds that you have to start young and once they How are we doing? nham and his staff. character because kids learn discipline and get to high school they’ll be ready to com- build friendships that last a lifetime. pete, win and have fun,” he concluded. the morning of Jan. 17 Thomas was appar- Deputy Gracie then took the information Let us know by emailing ently talking to her ex-boyfriend’s mother to the state attorney’s offi ce, who issued an [email protected] or CAT who said she wished someone would take arrest warrant for Thomas. She was eventu- Continued From Page 1 the cat because it had fl eas. ally arrested Feb. 9 by OCSO Deputy Robbie call your editor. “Have you seen your little cat? Have you? “I’ll get rid of the cat,” Thomas reportedly Lamb. The deputy’s report does not give the The same thing is going to happen to you.” replied. age of the cat. She then called back at least 20 more times, stated the report, and on one of those messages she told him she was sorry for what she did. But she went on to say “I’m Flower Petals coming to get you. Have you seen the little ORDER kitty? Meow, meow,” stated Deputy Gracie’s report. Florist & Gifts EARLY The man started looking for his cat and, on Jan. 18, he reportedly found it partially SAVE buried in a hole in a wooded area behind Come see us before his home. Deputy Gracie said it had been “... Sat. Feb. 11 & Save $5 $ thrown in the hole with approximately a half inch of dirt on top of him.” After unearthing On Your Order 5 the feline, Deputy Gracie stated he could see Community Service no visible injuries to the cat. The report went on to say that the man Through Journalism found a sweater belonging to Thomas hang- 202 NE 2nd Street ing on a chair behind his house -- some 50 feet from where the cat was buried. Deputy Gracie went on to state that on 863-763-5051 26 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee FebruaryMay 27,12, 20102012 Obituaries Community Events Obituaries should be submitted to the Okeechobee News by e-mailing Masonic Lodge to Have coffee with [email protected]. Customers may also request photos and links to online guest host breakfast the Commissioner books. A link to the obituaries is available at The Okeechobee Masonic Lodge will host Coffee with the Commissioner will be www.newszap.com. Sunday breakfast on Feb. 12, from 8 until 11 hosted by Commissioner Frank Irby on a.m. at the Okeechobee Masonic Lodge, 107 Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m.–noon, and If you’re looking to N.W. Fifth (across from Flagler Park). A full will be held in Commissioner Irby’s offi ce William H. Clark, 80 breakfast for just $6 for adults and kids 12 located at the Okeechobee County Court- save money -- and OKEECHOBEE — William H. Clark, 80, of and under $3. The public is welcome and house, 304 N.W. Secnd St., Room 241. Citi- Okeechobee, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in carryouts are available. For more informa- tion, please call Fred Alger at 813-468-5128. zens wishing to participate are encouraged who isn’t these days? the Hospice of Okeechobee. to call 863-763-6441 to schedule an appoint- He was born in Royalston, Mass., on June 14, Breakfasts are held every second and fourth 1931, the son of the Sunday. Proceeds to benefi t Okeechobee ment. -- subscribing to the late Walter E. and youth programs. the late Alice (Bow- Moose Lodge Plans Okeechobee News ers) Clark Sr. Amateur Radio William grew up in Valentines Dinner is a real no brainer! Royalston and was a Club to meet The North Moose Lodge #1753, 159 life-long resident, The Okeechobee Amateur Radio Club N.W. 36th St., is planning a special evening And if you enroll today in moving to Florida at will hold it’s next meeting on Monday, Feb. on Tuesday, Feb. 14. There will be a Rib age sixty-fi ve. 13, at the Red Cross Classroom 323 North Dinner 6-8pm with entertainment by Sax- our EZPay He worked as a Parrott Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. All mem- man & Posse 7-11 p.m. Tickets are available subscription plan, you’ll truck driver for sev- bers are urged to attend and anyone in the at the lodge for $10 each or $18 per couple. eral years and for Okeechobee area who has an interest in Proceeds benefi t Moose Charities. not only save REAL Richardson & Son learning more about Amateur Radio is wel- Excavating for several years. He drove bus for comed at all meetings. Remember, When all money, but you’ll the Athol-Royalston School District for many else fails, HAM RADIO WORKS. Valentines Dance at the VFW s-t-r-e-t-c-h every cent. years and was manager of the school bus com- Grab your sweetheart and join the good pany for several years. He also worked for the Free Nutritional people at the North VFW, 300 N.W. 34th Plus we’ll give you a Athol Daily News, the L.S. Starrett Company and St. for a special evening on Valentines Day. complimentary operated Bill’s Auto Body in Royalston for many Class offered Tuesday, Feb. 14, there will be a Steak Din- years, the place where everyone went to get e-Subscription, so you Douglas Chiropractic and Fitness Center ner (steak, shrimp cocktail, salad, potato their inspection stickers. He and his wife Phyllis is offering a free nutritional analysis class on & roll) beginning at 5 p.m., for $12.50 per can read YOUR ran Clark’s Mowing Service in Florida for many Monday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m., at the Doug- years. meal. Music will be provided by D & K Ka- newspaper las Chiropractic Center on S.R. 70 West. For raoke (Danny & Kathy). Proceeds to benefi t He was on Selectman in Royalston and served more information, please call 863-763-4320. anywhere via the on the Board of Assessors for many years. He veterans assistance programs. was on the Auxiliary Police Department in Roy- Internet. Shrine Club to alston for many years. He was Past President of Concealed Weapon Permit That’s a value the River Acres Homeowners Association in host Spaghetti dinner Okeechobee Florida. class registration open of $72 -- He leaves his wife of 58 years, Phyllis A. (Buis) The Okeechobee Shrine Club, S.R. 78 W., The February Concealed Weapon Per- members will host their Tuesday evening Yours for Clark; two daughters, Nancy D. Melbourne and mit class will be conducted at the Hampton her husband James of Royalston, Laurie M. De- Feb. 14, spaghetti dinner from 4 until 7 p.m. A no-smoking atmosphere with music start- Inn on Feb. 16. You may register on-line at: FREE veneau and her husband Curtis of Royalston; www.okeechobeebusiness.com, click on three sisters, Marguerite Langlois of Royalston, ing at 5 until 8 p.m. Donation is just $6 per if you act the calendar, then click on the date of the Virginia Gingras of Royalston, Patricia Berry person. For information call the club at 863- 763-3378 or Mac Simpson at 863-484-0427 event (Feb. 16), then click online registra- NOW! Lamb of Orange; fi ve grandchildren, William (*Value based on annual or Kip Gardner at 863-610-6659. tion, once this window opens click on the Deveneau of Bennington, Vt., Jameson Mel- subscriptions) bourne of Japan, Nathan Melbourne of Brigh- non-member login, fi ll out the application ton, Mass., Christopher Deveneau of Royalston, Eagles North and click fi nish when you have completed Mieka Melbourne of Royalston; three great the form. 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Mullin and ordered defendant’s jumping on the hood,” penned Breeze on over for better banking. that he receive a new trial. The new trial, the justices. to be held in Okeechobee, must take place According to testimony Mr. Gehle went Enter our within 90 days of the DCA ruling. to his wife’s home to pick up his daughter, Mullin, 38, was found guilty of causing Catelyn. The Gehles had been separated for the death of Anthony ‘Tony’ Gehle when two years and Mrs. Gehle was now living he jumped on the hood of Mr. Gehle’s car with Mullin. Testimony also indicated that Life’s A and tried to punch the man through an open Mullin and Mrs. Gehle were arguing that window on the driver’s side of the car. Mr. March 2009 afternoon because he was jeal- Gehle’s vision was blocked by Mullin which ous of her estranged husband. caused him to run a stop sign at the intersec- The Okeechobee jury heard how Mullin tion of S.W. 32nd Ave. and S.W. 21st St. Mr. tried his best to goad Mr. Gehle into a fi ght Gehle’s vehicle was then almost immediate- but when the much larger man would not ly struck by an oncoming Ford F-350 pickup take the bait, Mullin hit him anyway. Contest truck driven by Esdras Gomez. Mr. Gehle Mr. Gehle then picked up his 5-year-old died shortly after impact. daughter and got into his 2004 red Toyota As the jury was deliberating at Mullin’s and tried to leave his wife’s Oak Park home. 2010 trial, they asked to hear the testimony But, according to testimony, Mullin jumped Drop by your local CenterState Bank office of Angela Gehle, Mr. Gehle’s wife, about onto the hood of the car and was trying to Mullin jumping on the hood of the car. punch Mr. Gehle in the face through the and enter our Life’s A Breeze Sweepstakes. The DCA ruling states that the trial court open window. After the accident, Mullin replayed the relevant portions of Mrs. Ge- fl ed the Okeechobee area and was fi nally ar- You could win a 2012 Mustang Convertible! hle’s testimony on direct examination by As- rested on June 7, 2009, in Pinellas County as sistant State Attorney Don Richardson. 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Submitted Photo/OCSO The Joy of Reading Several members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO) recently participated in the Joy of Reading Celebration at Central Elementary School. Wednesday, Feb. 1, Central reading coach Sherion Jennings presented a certifi cate to Sheriff Paul May and those who took part in that reading pro- gram: (left to right, front) Joan Johnson and Mrs. Jennings; (left to right, Special to the Okeechobee News/SES back) Major Noel Stephen, Ronda Butler, Mariah Anuez and Shirley Till. South Elementary School honors OCRA baseball/softball signups have one more Saturday Students of the Week OCRA signups will be held the Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the score Congratulations to the Students of the Week for Feb. 6-10, at South Elemen- tary School. They are: Arielle Trimnal, Emily Wilson, Ryan Arnold, Mason tower at the sports complex. Boys ages 4 thru 14 and girls ages 4 thru 15 are eligible to Boney, Kelly Galletto, Blanca Hernandez, Faith Colon, Latt Durrance, Madi- sign up. You will need to bring a COPY of the child’s birth certifi cate and a $60 registra- son Jewell, Christian Vega, Nathan Wilson, Vanessa Gomez, Jasmine Vick- tion fee. Please sign up early as OCRA is expecting a larger number of children than last ers, Omar Soto, Derek Rucks, Laura Sanchez, Jonathan Garcia, Joseph Ri- year. The enrollment will be closed after the last sign up day. Any child signing up after vera, and Lucas Clay. that last Saturday, will be placed on a waiting list. For questions, call 863-634-0515.

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Foster parents needed - Free training program available Education Foundation Hibiscus Children’s Center Foster Care Program recruits, trains and licenses all the traditional Foster Parents in St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River and Okeechobee Counties. The required 30 hour (MAPP) classes are held one evening a week or on Saturdays and are free. There is a tremendous need for loving and nurturing Foster Parents in all four Mini-Grant Awards counties on the Treasure Coast. For additional information about becoming a Foster Par- ent or to register for a class please call: 1-800-403-9311 ext. 415.

Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy The Okeechobee Education Foundation handed out 54 grants that total $23,500 to local teachers at a special ceremony on Jan. 29. The Kiwanis Club/Dick and Marge Blair Memorial Elementary Math Mini Grant was one of the grants awarded. Left to right are: (back row) Greg Thogersen Donor, Russ Brown of the Foundation Board, Jennifer Marquis, Stella Fulleda, Mar- ge Merrill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blair, Kathy Jo Walpole, Emily Streel- man, Rachel Jones and Ashley Davis, (front row) Kelly Owens-Foundation, Rickki Blair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blair, Shelly Sickels, Megan William- son and Teresa Chandler-donor.

Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy The Rotary Club of Okeechobee Mini grant was awarded Jan. 29. Left to right are: (back row) Kristy Crawford, donor, Tabitha Trent, donor and Foun- dation Board member, Judy Reed, Debbie Raulerson, Pat McCoy for Alicia Walker, Karen VanBeek, Rachel Jones and Jim Benton-donor. 214 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee FebruaryMay 27,12, 20102012 Investigations The following incidents were re- • 1900 block of S.W. 53rd St. (culvert) ported last week. • 4000 block of S.E. 29th Court (money) GRAND OPENING! Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Of- • 1800 block of S.W. Third Lane (iden- fi ce: tity) Come Experience ASSAULTS • 29000 block of N.W. 72nd Ave. (live- • 900 block of N.W. 23rd Lane AMERICA’S FASTEST REFUNDS stock) Send a • 200 block of U.S. 441 S.E. and Our 40+ Years Preparing • 3000 block of N.W. Eighth Terrace • 9000 block of S.E. 66th Drive (utility friend, • 6000 block of N.E. Fifth St. trailer) Tax Returns • 2700 block of U.S. 441 S. • 330 block of S.E. 33rd Terrace (fi re- arm) get $50! Douglas O. Scholten, CPA BURGLARIES • 6500 block of Center St. (electronic • 7900 block of S.R. 78 W. game system) • 500 block of N.W. Fourth St. • 2300 block of S.R. 70 W. (money) 863-824-0655 • 2000 block of Center St. fax: 863-824-0657 • e-Fax: 561-828-0717 • email: [email protected] • 200 block of S.E. 37th Court VANDALISM US Highway 441 South, Suite 3543 • Okeechobee • 4000 block of S.E. 21st Court • 2200 block of S.E. 40th Ave. • 4100 block of U.S. 441 S.E. • 3000 block of N.W. 18th Ave. • 2300 block of S.W. 28th St. Available 24/7 • 1600 block of N.W. Fourth St. 1 8,201 ber 2 ,Octo Friday e ent to th Okeechobee City Police Depart- upplem S See • 3600 block of N.W. Fourth St. over Back C EDICAL for Gift cate Certifi for an 2011-2012 M ye ment: e I exam N THEFTS SEXUAL BATTERY Featuring: F  Superintendent Letter  Calendar  School Bus Schedule O  Report Card Schedule • 9000 block of S.E. 63rd Drive (identity) • S.W. Ninth St. R  School Listings : August 18 M Open House

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1001-H: Oak Tree Place 5000-H: Foreclosure Okeechobee Amateur Radio Club to meet on Monday REDUCED In town condominium REDUCED Indian Hammock freshly conveniently close to painted Two story 2 Bed- The Okeechobee Amateur Radio Club will hold it’s next meeting on Monday, Feb. everything. Porch just room 2 Bath on 3.74+/- 13, at the Red Cross Classroom 323 North Parrott Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. All members off the kitchen area. acres. Home has been Seller very motivated to remodeled.. stairs, À oors, are urged to attend and anyone in the Okeechobee area who has an interest in learning sell. Unit #10-G Make and new appliances. large more about Amateur Radio is welcomed at all meetings. Remember, When all else fails, offer! $52,000 NOW ¿ replace. $144,900 NOW HAM RADIO WORKS. $39,000 MLS #203425 $131,900 MLS # 205524 3005-M: Treasure Island 4004-M: Buckhead NEW LISTING 2BR/2BA MH completely LAKE ACCESS Ridge waterfront 2BR/ LAKE OKEECHOBEE Your Hometown Realtor furnished. Roof is approx 2.5BA with additions. 5 yrs old, new front porch Lg FL rm, screened rm, TITLE Giving you the service you deserve! with decorative stone, workshop, boat lift, dou- Living sq ft. 1,248, car- ble carport on a large port with shed. Well taken corner lot with water on care of over the yrs. two sides. $85,000 MLS Owned & Operated by $63,900 MLS #205608. #205528 NEW LISTING 5002-H: Larodo Shores NEW LISTING 7003-C: Opportunity John Ed Burdeshaw Lg 3BR/3BA plus extra to be your own boss! Vicki S. room for of¿ ce on the Lucky Gator Arcade Rim Canal with Lake ac- (Business Only). Lucky Gator Arcade $200,000 Anderson, cess (3,088 Living sq ft.). with 59 games OR Lic. RE Broker Too much to list call for $75,000 with just the For All Your Real further info. Short Sale. business and machine $175,000 MLS # 205575 lease. MLS # 205522 Estate Closing Needs 863-634-4106 • 20+/-ACRES NW 72nd Ave. **Not buildable** Seller is open to offers. $40,000 MLS #205495 • FORECLOSURE 20+/-acres located [email protected] in a rural area of NW Okeechobee County. Pasture land suitable for cattle/agriculture. **Not Buildable** $38,000 MLS #205578 • 863-763-3749 50.4+/-acres SR 710 MLS #204068 • Blue Heron Lot S.E. 14t CT. $20,900 MLS #205527 • Basswood Lot NW 33rd Ave $6,000 or www.andersonrealtyco.com better offer. MLS #205239 608 N W PARK STREET 21442 E. SR 78, BHR • Okeechobee Email: [email protected] • 1200 S. Parrott Ave. February2 12, 2012 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201015 Deputies team up to 11.5 +/- ACRES OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL 104 NW 7th Ave. revive unconscious man Okeechobee PROPERTY

By Eric Kopp 31-year-old man was not breathing, and that 863-763-4010 Okeechobee News he and Sgt. Peterson could not fi nd a pulse. With frontage on Deputy Hurst began chest compressions or Two local deputies, responding to home 888-874-2945 where a man was unconscious and had no while Sgt. Peterson gave rescue breaths. pulse, together performed CPR and had the Emergency medical personnel from the fxvÉÇw àÉ aÉÇx Hwy 441 North. man breathing again by the time paramed- Okeechobee County Fire/Rescue arrived a ics arrived. few minutes later. By the time the man was Service $249,000. A report by Detective Mark Shireman, placed in the ambulance he had a pulse and Integrity of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Of- was breathing on his own. Experience fi ce (OCSO), indicated that when Deputy Detective Shireman’s report said the man Call Bryan Holden was taken to Raulerson Hospital and later Lic. RE Broker Sergeant Shannon Peterson and Deputy Auctioneer # AU2579. Matthew Hurst arrived at the Okeechobee transferred to Lawnwood Regional Medi- (863) 634-5792 home the man was on an air mattress in a cal Center in Fort Pierce. The detective’s re- bedroom. port goes on to state that the man has been A woman in the home was administering placed on life support and, according to doc- cardiopulmonary resuscitation but the man tors, apparently suffered a heart attack. Choose how you want was not responding. The report stated that the man is not from Deputy Hurst stated in his report that the Okeechobee, and was here visiting friends. your news published Okeechobee’s Most Wanted Put yourself in print! 100 words and one photo for only $25!

The following persons Wanted as “Michael Allen are on Okeechobee’s Most White.” This was an error.) Publish Your News today! Wanted list. There are an • Jennifer Lynn Herb- active warrants for these st, age 35, is a white female Just visit www.newszap.com, persons. The criteria for with brown hair and hazel making Okeechobee’s eyes. She is 5 feet 7 inches click on your community, Most Wanted list is based tall and weighs 135 lbs. She on the severity of the crime is wanted for violation of and then on the link in conjunction with the age probation – Possession of Johnny Michael for Publish Your News. of the warrant. controlled substance with Braswell Allen • Johnny Lynn Bras- intent to distribute. well, 30, is a white male with brown hair If you have any infor- and blue eyes. He is 5 feet, 10 inches and mation on the where- weighs 175 lbs. He is wanted for violation of abouts of this man, you probation – Possession controlled substance can call the Treasure with intent to distribute. Coast Crime Stoppers at • Michael Allen, 27 is a white male with 1-800-273-TIPS (8477). brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5 feet 7 If you call, you have inches tall and weighs 150 lbs. He is wanted the option of remaining for violation of probation on charges of pos- anonymous. You can session of marijuana - less than 20 grams, also receive a reward if Jenniver possession of drug paraphernalia. (He was the information results Herbst previously listed on the Okeechobee Most in an arrest.

American Red Cross offers health and safety classes The Okeechobee County Branch offi ce of the American Red Cross, 323 N. Parrott Avenue, will offer the following fi rst aid and CPR courses in February. To register for a class or fi nd a class in your area, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcross.org/takeaclass. Advance Registration Required. Courses, times and locations subject to change.

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IN NEW AREA are required to contact the Super- vise that before respond- Call 561-662-4563 visor of Elections, in Okeechobee, Bid Documents: a over the range mi- GREAT FOR Mobile Home Single Florida, no later than thirty (30) In order to insure proper communications during bid period, please register ing or sending money crowave oven white Hwy 70 4 miles INVESTMENT Wide with Fl room in days after the date of this pub- your contact and company information with Lodge Construction offi ce at ahead of time, you check $90 OBO in excellent east of town. WILL CONSIDER Pine Ridge Park, beauti- lished notice to receive the infor- [email protected] and information on plans and specifi cations. mation regarding the basis for your Bid Documents will be available on Friday, January 27th, 2012. These docu- with the Better Business conditions. -. 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